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r--JAN 20 1987 jt f-J their plans, but just feels whatever is put there, great attention must be given to the surrounding property. Commissioner Eggert suggested that we have a joint meeting with the City re a list of items. Commissioner Bowman asked if the City has a Technical Review Committee similar to the County's, and if so, asked why there couldn't be a joint one to consider matters that are of common interest. Attorney Vitunac advised that the City does have a similar committee, and the staff of the two entities do exchange infor- mation. He noted that the County has the option of considering the plan itself and sending over its comments. Chairman Scurlock asked about the County's ability to oppose an annexation, and Attorney Vitunac stated that the only grounds would be if the property were not contiguous or the property owners not amenable to the annexation. Nancy Offutt came before the Board speaking as an individ- ual. She informed the Board that her husband is trustee and owner of a good bit of the property in question, and they have tried to talk to the Rockridge residents re their intent to provide a quality project. Mrs. Offutt advised that the City is doing an annexation study to consider whether it can serve this property with utilities, is.conducting traffic counts, etc. The annexation and zoning will be separate issues, but they will be almost concurrent. Mrs. Offutt explained that the sequence of events is being followed as it is because of the need to plan ahead. If the County has concerns, or the residents, she felt they should attend the public hearings, present their concerns, and argue either for or against the annexation. Mrs. Offutt further advised that the Chairman.of the Library Board has received a letter from the developers stating that they would be happy to have the library as a compatible facility. Fred Mensing, interested citizen, felt the Board needs to present to the Legislative Delegation the need to require that 56