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� � r whether there is a need for sidewalks in that type of light industrial district. Where it is commercial with storefronts, etc., then he can see the need. Chairman Scurlock believed if we are going to make a modification to the requirements, the question is how do we do it in a timely fashion, and Commissioner Eggert asked if we should deny the request and ask that the Planning Department revisit at least the industrial/commercial aspect. Attorney Vitunac confirmed that would be the recommended way, and Planner Boling advised that changing the ordinance would require about 21 months. Chairman Scurlock asked Engineer Votapka how that time element would affect the project. Mr. Votapka, engineer for Wellington Stevens, stated that he filed for the variance, and he disagreed with staff in that he does feel the project is different than other industrial or commercial property in that particular area in that it is located between Old Dixie and the railroad tracks; sidewalks can be put adjacent to the 8th St. and Old Dixie R/W which will circumvent the property; and by doing this, pedestrians will have the opportunity to walk from U.S.[ to Old Dixie and along the east side of Old Dixie. Commissioner Bird agreed that it makes more sense to put sidewalks on 8th Street and Old Dixie than to have them going through the middle of an industrial park. Mr. Votapka pointed out that since this is an industrial park and would be used for commercial warehousing and light manufacturing and have large trucks moving in and out, the owner really does not want to encourage pedestrian traffic. He believed there actually will be very little pedestrian traffic. Mb Votapka felt that there is a necessity for the Commission and staff to take another look at the requirement for sidewalks in this type of zoning in general. MAY 3 1 198R 43 Boa 72 tn4IF 448