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SEP 26 1994 Boaz 58 F,A,E X68 Commissioner Wodtke felt sure that the Russells and whoever they might contract to sell the property to would take the Reverend's concerns into consideration. He did feel that with a choice of possible residential units or a health care facility, that the church would experience less of a problem from the hospital type structure since we are in a better position to be able to provide some assurances with the site plan approval process, which would not apply in the residential area. Reverend Charles wished to go on record that the Board does not understand the power of persuasion from the Gospel, and that he stands a better chance with influencing people than commercial enterprises. He wished to know if the Russells have a prospective buyer. Mr. Lloyd confirmed that they do have a buyer who does intend to build a rehabilitation hospital. Discussion continued at considerable length along the same lines, and the Reverend wished to know how this would affect the value of contiguous property. It was pointed out that this cannot be said with any degree of accuracy since it depends on the market. James Hudson, resident of 38th St., stated that he owns property adjoining the subject property, (about 8 lots on the south side of 38th St.) and he wished to know if the property between the Russell property and the highway would be rezoned for commercial. His property is between the church and the highway, and he wants to preserve his property for his children. Planner Shearer assured Mr. Hudson that his property would remain residential. He explained that we are not considering rezoning anything other than the subject property today, but there is always the possibility that this could change in the future, if someone came in and applied for a change. In such a case, all property owners 54 M