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� s � involved in the whole transaction, which he felt were reason enough to stop the use of the shopping center until this is all straightened out. _ Chairman Scurlock asked if Mr. Berlin was suggesting the applications for these permits were made with the intention to defraud the county. Mr. Berlin stated that he was not; he was just saying the engineering was done poorly and as a result the whole building is jeopardized. Commissioner Lyons felt the only person who could testify whether the building actually is unsafe for the public to occupy would be a qualified engineer, and he asked if Mr. Berlin was willing to get an engineering opinion to that effect. He felt if this were done, the county would be forced to take the position the building should be closed. Mr. Berlin advised that his stand is that he came here to speak and put the Board on notice of these things, and if the Board wants to let the building be occupied, it is at their risk. He did not feel he has to prove anything. Chairman Scurlock determined there was no further input. He thereupon directed Planning Director Keating to put in writing the answers to the questions raised by Mr. Berlin. Director Keating confirmed that he will do so, but felt Mr. Berlin wants a decision today about the CO's. Chairman Scurlock felt they already have been issued. Director Keating noted that a change of use, of which Mr. Nelson spoke, was given by the TPC yesterday based on the condition that no adverse action was taken by the Board today. Chairman Scurlock did not see how the Board can take action without seeing the staff's response to Mr. Berlin's questions. Administrator Wright stated that in the absence of action, staff would recommend the CO be allowed. Commissioner Wodtke asked if we have the ability to do an inspection of the building they want to occupy. He would like to _ 59 JAN 15 1986