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It is our thinking that this area is a perfect location for radio towers which are currently allowed only in Agricultural Zoning as we read the Master Land Use Plan and zoning ordinances. Th -u s, we are asking the county to initiate a change in current rulings as soon as possible in order to allow us to improve our existing tower or install a new tower, to the FAA allowable height of just under 500 feet. Sincerely, Aete Noel Program Director Commissioner Lyons noted that in the old dump area over by 1st St. and Old Dixie, we have given permission for some radio stations to put in towers. Subsequently that area was changed on the Comprehensive Plan, and now when WGYL wants to raise the height of their tower, they are non -conforming and can't do it. Commissioner Lyons continued that the more he -look at at this area, the more it seems it really isn't too suitable for anything and won't be for quite a while. He, therefore, felt we should find a way to make it possible for them to increase the height of their tower, and in doing so, develop that land into some sort of a park area, not only because it won't be buildable for many years but because we also have some liability as it appears it is being used in an uncivilized fashion, and we aren't able to keep people out of there. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, to direct the Planning Department to look at how best to change the Plan to accommodate the suggestions made above. Chairman Scurlock clarified that the liability referred to is that bikers are in there speeding all over with no supervi- sion. He agreed if some passive use, such as a jogging trail could be created with no structures, it would provide a good use of the area and would stop them from shooting out the tower with 23 i B 2 6 1986 BOOK 63 ;A:E 7,