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pointed out that 35' high buildings are allowed in Single Family districts also. Chairman Lyons asked Frank Zorc if he was the developer of the multiple family project on 6th Street, and Mr. Zorc stated he was not, and that the only land they still own are lots 14 through 20 on 9th Court, which is zoned R2 -B, Multiple -Family, but cannot be used because of objections raised in the past. Chairman Lyons was curious why Mrs. Allen referred to that project as being government quarters type of housing because when he drove by there yesterday to take a look at what is being built out there, he did not find it very objectionable. Mr. Zorc explained that he built only the first unit in that subdivision, a Spanish type home. He felt that the proposed rezoning was not fair since the applicants' property abuts other property that is restricted to single family even though it is zoned multiple family at 8 units per acre. Speaking as a part owner and trustee for owners in Colonial Heights, Mr. Zorc, who owns Lots 14-20, urged the Board to consider a more consistent phasing of densities in order to protect everyone, such as allowing 8 units per acre to remain in the central section of. Colonial Heights and permit 4 upa on the land he owns and 4 upa on the applicants' property. As it stands right now, Mr. Zorc emphasized that on Lots 14-20 he is faced with building only 2 units per acre when someone next door could go to 4 units per acre. Commissioner Scurlock felt Mr. Zorc had a valid point, and asked Attorney Brandenburg if we have the legal ability to take any action on Mr. Zorc's property today. Attorney Brandenburg advised that another hearing would have to be scheduled for Mr. Zorc's request. He believed, however, that the single family requirement was due to a deed restriction being placed on Mr. Zorc's plat back then. He explained that could be resolved by either vacating the restriction on the plat 27 UU BOOK 0 P��GE O?� MAY � 1��