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Commissioner Bird pointed out that many people opposed this rezoning at the Planning & Zoning meeting, and Mrs. Cook stated that they talked with those people after that meeting and assured them that they would not build something like the developer has on the property to the north. Chairman Lyons did not question the Cooks' good intentions, but pointed out that once the property is rezoned, situations can change, the land could be sold, and then there is no guarantee that the Cook's intentions will be carried out. Mrs. Cook felt this would be a good buffer between the north and south side and if the residents want it maintained as a open area, they could get together and buy the property. Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that we should provide the same kind of protection and thought process for the single family residences to the south as we did to those in the west, as he was not particularly interested in Mr. Zorc's approach in trying to get higher densities than we allowed him in the past. He felt the Board went through a lot of discussion to provide that buffer and if it held true there, he wanted to make sure that we give equal protection to the residents to the south. Dave Rever explained that the question of sewers would be handled at site plan as they anticipate they will have to hold the densities down due to State requirements. He noted that public water is available. Commissioner Bowman pointed out that the property is on the sand ridge with an aquifer underneath. Bob Cook explained that he and his wife intend to build duplexes because he is concerned about young people having to leave the County to find affordable housing. He stressed that he is retired and has time on his hands and this is something he would like to do. Chairman Lyons repeated that he did not doubt the Cooks' good intentions, but still felt that things can change and he was 29 MAY 81985 BOOK 60 8?4