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ROK 55 raF 7,97 Commissioner Bird expressed concern that staff's memo to the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval, but their present memo to the Board seems to hedge a bit. He emphasized that he relies on staff for their professional opinion and hoped they would look at every situation strictly from a planning perspective and stand by their position unless something comes to light which really changes the situation. Commissioner Lyons concurred. Administrator Wright stated that what staff is trying to do is give the Commission their professional.opinion but also make them aware of the fact that the Planning & Zoning Commission did not necessarily agree with it; they are just saying this is some more information the Board should consider. Further discussion ensued as to the fact that the two lots owned by Mrs. Sanders are contiguous to the three existing duplexes and that she apparently was informed that rezoning of her two lots alone would constitute spot zoning. Planner Shearer explained that the Planning staff told Mrs. Sanders she had a very slim chance of getting just her two lots rezoned, but if she could get all the property owners together, staff would feel more comfortable with that type request. He noted that staff gives the applicant their feeling about their chances; they will accept any applica- tion, but do try to discourage some. Mrs. Sanders informed the Board that she also asked the Zoning Commission if there was any way she could obtain a variance in order to build duplexes on her two lots, and they told her there was no way. She emphasized that if she could just have her prgperty changed, she would be satisfied, but noted that everyone she did contact in these - blocks was in favor of the rezoning. Chairman Scurlock asked if anyone present wished to be heard. 54 - M M