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and be served by a 22 -ft. perimeter belt drive; alignment of certain points in the internal circulation system; and removal of the existing radio tower. Director Keating advised that staff feels that the site plan provides for adequate traffic safety in relation to accessing the development and internal circulation; gives an adequate buffer, even though it is minimal in terms of distance, and the developer has agreed to put in more landscaping than what is required; and that a correct decision was made in relation to the land use and zoning designation given to the site. In light of these conditions, staff recommends that this appeal be denied and that the Planning & Zoning Commission decision be upheld. Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Ed Luckett, President of the Vista Royale Association, stated he was prepared to talk on all three issues, but will limit it to one. He felt that the WAXE site is a veritable enclave of Vista Royale. It is zoned Medium Density Residential under the Comprehensive Plan and the only private property it touches is Vista Royale. It mystifies the residents how this plan could be approved under the ordinances in effect. The Planning Department has based their conclusion in this matter on the provision in the Comp Plan that states all lawful conforming uses in existence at the date of adoption of the plan will be considered consistent with the plan. Mr. Luckett thought that staff had taken a quantum leap to an illogical conclusion, as every up-to-date zoning map he could find shows this site to be Medium Density Residential, not Commercial. The Association agrees that the property was lawfully used for a radio station at the time the plan was adopted, but opposes a totally different 57 SEP 19 1984 BOOK 58 Ft.1,JF379