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M M M Nancy Offutt, speaking for the Board of Realtors, noted that the Realtors first requested a quarterly review, but they have relaxed their position and agree that a semi-annual review is fair. Commissioner Bowman favored submission of applications just once a year during the entire month of January as she felt otherwise it would be a continuing process which would drag through the Planning Department for the whole year. Commissioner Bird felt that once a year is just too long for someone to have to wait in view of the pace at which the County is growing and changing. Chairman Scurlock asked whether Planning would be able to handle the workload with submissions twice a year without having to increase staff. Mr. Shearer noted that the last Comprehensive Plan amendment considered this year was on September 12th, and Planning Director Keating explained the reason for that was that many people who submitted their applications in January, did not have all the required back-up. Staff gave them several months to gather it all together, and also some elements had to undergo review. Chairman Scurlock stated that what he was trying to point out is that even if we do make the change to twice a year, we may not be changing anything from a practical standpoint because of the limitations on staff. Mrs. Offutt believed some of the delay was because people did not prepare sufficiently; she felt that having a whole month to submit instead of just two weeks would help solve that problem. Administrator Wright stated that if it gets to the point where additional staff is required, he will come to the Commission. He noted that right now we are down in personnel and are having a difficult time hiring people. Planning Director Shearer confirmed that he had two staff 43 DECFN 121994 Bm 59 F,,{,F I,95