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_I <br />AUG 2 2 <br />1984 <br />BOOK <br />5� FA r <br />6 <br />big question. <br />He noted that even though the term <br />"in -fill" <br />is not mentioned in the Plan, it is the conclusion of the <br />staff that the "in -fill" is a geographic location; you <br />can't have holes in the node or, in essence, you have <br />created spot zoning. He felt staff would recommend that <br />this project be put on hold and be recognized as having the <br />first shot at any new acreage that becomes available when <br />nonflexible lines are drawn. <br />Chairman Scurlock preferred the County Attorney's <br />approach, and Attorney Brandenburg read aloud the provision <br />from Page 34 of the Comprehensive Plan regarding certain <br />parcels of land which do not conform to the policy for nodal <br />development but can be demonstrated to be suitable for <br />industrial or commercial development. He noted that this <br />property already has the proper zoning so all it would take <br />would be an indication from the Board that the property <br />conforms to this policy, and then these people can proceed <br />with their development plans. <br />Debate continued as to whether to apply the discre- <br />tionary policy or expand the node first, and Commissioner <br />Lyons asked Attorney Henderson if his clients are really <br />ready to go. Attorney Henderson confirmed that they have <br />hired Carter Associates and started their development plans. <br />They have not, however, spent all the thousands of dollars <br />necessary to plat and do not want to do this until they can <br />be sure they will be permitted. <br />Commissioner Lyons restated his belief that we did <br />underestimate this node in the Comprehensive Plan and that <br />we should readdress it. <br />Commissioner Bird stated that he would feel more <br />comfortable if we did go ahead and expand the node and then <br />include the property, but he would be willing to go along <br />with the interim alternative proposed by the County Attorney <br />so these people could proceed with their plans. He felt the <br />30 <br />M W M <br />