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would benefit the whole community. Mr. Wiggins noted that since the road has been maintained, they have had a whole lot more traffic on 10th Court than expected and need another exit in that area. He continued that last time he came before the Board, there was talk about platting some roads in that area. Chairman Scurlock explained that staff is opposed to this request since our policy throughout the county is -to -require owners in the area to pave their own roads. Staff, therefore, feels this would set a precedent and benefit individual parcels more than the general public. Commissioner Bird believed this is not really a thorough- fare, and Chairman Scurlock concurred and noted that there are large tracts of land behind it that then would have paved access; there is one of about 8-9 acres owned by Mr. Russ. Mr. Wiggins stressed that with the road, the people in that area could build on their lots, but without it, they can't get a building permit. He also noted that just last week, the police were ',trying to capture some cocaine dealers in this area, and they escaped because the Sheriff's Department couldn't follow them after the road ended in the,woods. The Board studied a map of the area, and did not see how this situation sets itself aside from our other subdivisions where the property owners pay to have the roads paved. Mr. Wiggins stated that they are not looking for it to be paved as of now but just to be a throughway graded and maintained as the other roads are. Chairman Scurlock reiterated that if this were done, we - would end up building a free road for Mr. Russ. Mr. Wiggins noted that Mr. Netto and Mr. Armstead peti- tioned it, and Mr. Russ owns the property in back which has no bearing. The Chairman continued to point out that if we extend 9th Court as requested, it would provide a road that bisects their AUS � 7 33 b00K 69 �