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Mrs. Bonnah pointed out that four lanes of traffic are going <br />into a bottleneck, and the residents are being impacted all the <br />way around. She believed their biggest argument is why the <br />increase in the node is necessary when there is vacant property <br />on the east and south. <br />Commissioner Wheeler agreed that is a good question. <br />Chief Planner Shearer explained that there has been <br />considerable rezoning in the area since the Comprehensive Plan <br />was adopted and considerable commercial development, and it is <br />felt the ability to align the road justifies the increase. He <br />did feel if we are going to increase the node, it should be at <br />the intersection for reasons of safety. There has been a lot of <br />interest in development, and he believed this will be one of the <br />major intersections in the county in the future since 'SR60 is the <br />primary east/west road in the county. <br />Mrs. Bonnah noted that when this first came up about two <br />years ago, it split their neighborhood up pretty badly. Now, <br />however, they are more united because they have seen the impact <br />of Ryanwood. Mrs. Bonnah advised, if the Board does allow this <br />to happen, the residents would like to see a professional office <br />district on the little stretch of property behind them. <br />Helen Glenn, of 6550 Cherry Lane, informed the Board that <br />she has lived on Cherry Lane, which is a block and a half north <br />of Rivera Estates, for 42 years. She stated that between taking <br />children and grandchildren back and forth to school, going <br />shopping, and business trips, she travels down King's Highway to <br />SR60 an average of three times a day so she is well aware of the <br />traffic pattern in that area. Mrs. Glenn continued that she is <br />well aware of the Board's concern for the property rights of the <br />people of Rivera Estates, but they will have a 350' buffer zone. <br />She, therefore, felt the Board must be more concerned for the <br />safety of the 70,000 people who live in our county and use our <br />county roads. The school buses use that road also. She, <br />therefore, urged the Board to approve the rezoning, accept the <br />i <br />75 <br />APR 1IS87 <br />BOOK <br />