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BOOK 60 (`D-UF' a case by case basis just as they have been in the past. Commissioner Bird confirmed that anyone still has the opportunity to come in and ask for a change, and Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that even the nodes can be expanded. The Plan sets out an approach for the next number of years, but if we identify need, it can be changed. Chairman Lyons also assured Mr. Ryall that since the Plan was adopted, there have been agricultural lands shown as agricultural on the Land Use Map that have been rezoned to residential, and tonight's hearing does not change that process at all. Mr. Ryall appreciated the Commission's reassurances and hoped that they stand. Lucinda Eddy came before the Board to express concern about her property that has a density of 8 to the acre and now the Commission is making it six, even though the property next to her has 8 to the acre. She did not feel that is consistent, especially as she was there long before they were. Chairman Lyons noted that there are many situations where properties having densities of 15 to the acre are next to those having 6 to the acre; everything depends on timing. He pointed out that if Mrs. Eddy had moved earlier to develop this property, she could have made use of that denser zoning. We are not involved in changing the Land Use Plan tonight, but he felt what we are trying to do makes it a little easier for Mrs. Eddy because her property will become consistent with the plan, and she will not have to go through a rezoning in order to use it. Mrs. Eddy asked if that means she will have six to the acre and it will not be changed,.and the Chairman stated that she will have six to the acre and he did not contemplate it will be changed; although, he cannot guarantee it. The Chairman determined that no one in the audience had any further questions. Attorney Brandenburg had a problem with including the C-1 8