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The Vice Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be hea rd. James Studer, owner of the property across the street from the subject property and manager of Plant Products Corp., a fertilizer plant also located across the street, informed the Board that he has nothing against the Finks living on this property and expanding their homes; he did, however, feel that it is ridiculous that the land should have to be rezoned from M-1 to single family just for that reason, and he felt a variance would be in order rather than changing the whole 11 acres to single family residential. Mr. Studer pointed out that the County dump station already is in this area, the new Humane Society, and Mosquito Control, as well as the fertilizer plant, and he believed that at some time in the future this area, which is in the proximity of the airport, would be very desirable for light industry and that there is not enough of this type of property in this area. In the ensuing discussion, Board members expressed their agreement with Mr. Studer's remarks, but noted that under County Code you can't expand a non -conforming use and the statutes do not allow a use variance. Mr. Studer wished to know why a variance isn't available, and Attorney Vitunac noted that a use variance is illegal everywhere. Vice Chairman Scurlock explained that this came about because variance boards have run into trouble becoming, in effect, almost a rezoning board, and this was an attempt under the law to limit their powers. Johnny Fink came before the Board representing the Fink family. He confirmed that they have no problem with Mr. Studer and his business, but in regard to the possible future expansion of manufacturing in this area, Mr. Fink informed the Board that in the last several years there have been 40-50 $100,000 plus homes built within 1/4 mile from the end of their property. He 31 AUG 14 1985 BOOK. F GE 7820