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M r M Commissioner Scurlock noted that as he had commented earlier it seems this is premature and that there are too many questions to move on the item. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Bowman, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, to deny the request for a change in the Land Use Plan redesignating the subject acreage to RR -2. Commissioner Wodtke believed that the statement made by the Kromhouts that this is prime agricultural land and can be so used is a serious consideration. Although the soil analysis tells us it doesn't drain, it appears that doesn't necessarily say it isn't good soil. It was noted that apparently the whole problem with this land is that it doesn't drain, and Commissioner Scurlock felt that you can make most any land suitable for agriculture; the question is how much are you going to spend to do it. Commissioner Wodtke noted that many years ago most of the land in this area was under water until it was diked; there obviously is a drainage problem. Some utilization of the land should be allowed, however, and although the present proposal would involve a major change in our Comprehensive Plan, he felt all would agree that the Corrigan's and Ansin's considerable acreage should not be considered a potential for residential. - Commissioner Wodtke felt the type of development that is being I proposed is the type we want to encourage in the county, but he would like to see a proposal that could address all the factors that have been raised. He did not feel, however, that it is right to ask any developer to spend that kind of money without getting some kind of an indication of support. Commissioner Scurlock concurred that the kind of development they are suggesting could be a very positive thing for the county; he felt there is always going to be a point where 53 DEC 4 1985 BOOK 62 PAGE 9