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commercial on U.S.[ is actually unworkable. There is no con- flicting use easterly, and they would like to be able to use thei-r property. Commissioner Bird felt we had asked for a joint study by the county and the city, and Director Keating noted the Planning staffs did meet; we sent over our previous recommendation, which they will critique; and then they will have another joint meeting. Basically this whole area is still under study. Commissioner Bird felt it is a foregone conclusion this will be commercial, and that it is just a question of depth. Chairman Scurlock inquired what the major objection is to zoning the additional 550' commercial. Planner Shearer noted that it is a long narrow strip, and they feel 150' of depth would be sufficient to allow some commercial uses. He explained that the first 200' east of U.S.1 is in the City limits and is zoned commercial; so, with 185' of frontage and 350' of depth, we are giving them twice the depth of their frontage in commercial. Attorney O'Haire informed the Board that they have recently contracted to buy the 150' north of them for the same depth and they will be coming back in about that. Discussion continued regarding the configuration of the property with the westerly 200' being in the City limits, and Chairman Scurlock emphasized that he felt the additional would provide more flexibility and allow a better opportunity for redevelopment of this area, which is a mess. Commissioner Bird noted additional depth would also provide the ability to do a larger project and give us more control. Planner Shearer agreed that increasing the depth would increase the flexibility, but emphasized it is a narrow strip. The 900' does represent a property line; it skews over on the front because of U.S.I. Commissioner Bowman inquired as to the intended use, and was advised they want to develop it for retail and storage) 81-_ p BOOK B PAGE 61 APR -14 2 1