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NAY 19 1987 BOOK 68 F't. E Jb7 considering just the right to go into business, he felt the Board should have deep concern for the people who are going to be affected as a direct result of this day care center. Mr. Mills emphasized that he is dead set against it, not just because of traffic, but because of the depreciation of property values in the area which would result. Commissioner Eggert noted that Mr. Mills had mentioned the cost of improving the intersection. She assumed the neighborhood would like the intersection corrected regardless of the day care center and asked if Mr. Mills would disapprove of the money being expended for that purpose. Mr. Mills stated that he would not disapprove of it, but he believed correcting the intersection will require more than just. lights and a left turn lane. Commissioner Bird noted there are a tremendous number of units in this area, and he believed there are many who can drop their children off without going through that intersection. Mr. Mills stated that there are mainly retired people in the area and stressed that traffic backs up at that intersection for 21-3 blocksat the peak hours of 8:00 in the morning and 5:00 in the evening. Discussion continued re the various problems to be dealt with at the intersection, and Commissioner Wheeler did not feel we have any choice; that intersection is going to have to be improved; it is just a matter of when we get to it. Mr. Mills continued to emphasize his investment in the area. Deborah Zorc Seely noted that the subject property formerly belonged to her parents, and it is a beautiful home and an asset to the area. She noted that the problems at the corner' have existed for many years. Her mother was struck there 15 years ago, and she doubted any statement that it will be corrected in a year's time. Mrs. Seeley was not opposed to day care centers in residential areas, but did not feel this center is needed in their area and pointed out that the Board has a petition signed 50