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MAY 2 X954 BOOK 56. PAGE 840 ., 1 it; it has been zoned commercial for many years; and it fronts on Oslo Road, which is the truck route to I-95. To the west of it is the Father & Son Appliance warehouse and retail outlet, which is within 50 feet of the MXD area. He, therefore, felt to permit the Fleischmans to develop the property commercially would not extend the existing commercial development. Considering the location and the surrounding uses, Attorney O'Haire felt that restricting the Fleischmans to residential development would be tantamount to denying them the use of their property. He agreed that there is a find old house east of their property, but pointed out that it is located right in the middle of the MXD corridor. He did not believe granting the Fleischman's request would hurt anyone; rather it would just protect the Fleischman's vested interests. Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Hiram Manning, attorney representing the Helseths, informed the Board that Albert Helseth owns the property on the northwest corner of Oslo Road and Old Dixie Highway; Dr. Inga Helseth owns the property directly across Oslo Road to the north; and Philip Helseth owns the property which abuts the property on the eastern edge of the Fleischman property. Mrs. Helseth has lived in her home for 66 years, and Mr. Philip Helseth has lived in his home for over 30 years. The objection the Helseth family has is that they have been told by Mr. Fleischman that there might be an auto repair shop built on the subject property. They object to any type of commercial use on that property as they believe such usage would diminish their property values. They are also concerned that any further commercial activity in that area would only increase traffic. Dan Fleischman, applicant, pointed out that the property separating his property from the Helseth house was used for 44