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Commissioner Bowman felt it is too bad that ROSE -4 ever happened and that there wasn't better planning when Roseland was laid out, but we are stuck with what we've got. She felt we have a man here who has established a legitimate business in the area and is trying to do the right thing. Commissioner Eggert noted that he has gotten occupational licenses all along. Commissioner Bowman felt that he wants to expand his business, because, as you know, you can't get by on what you used to. So, he needs to have a bigger business and is looking to take care of himself and his family. Commissioner Bowman stated that she has found Mr. Kirrie to be very reasonable and fair, and he has said that he has had 8 off-site employees in 1979 and that was the maximum number of off-site employees that he has ever had. She felt that was a legitimate figure to go by. It was grandfathered in. Margaret Hearndon, resident of Roseland, recalled that they had a herd of cows back in 1979, and wished to know if they could bring a herd of cows back now, but Commissioner Scurlock explained that in order to be grandfathered in, it would have to have been a continuous use throughout all that time. Mrs. Hearndon stressed that Mr. Kirrie has not had 8 off-site employees there alt through the period from 1979 to 1987, and she felt that if he did, he should have to document the names of the people. It seemed fair to her. Commissioner Scurlock felt sure he would do that, because while he and Mr. Kirrie have never been exactly the best of friends, he did not believe him to be a Liar. He stated that Mr. Kirrie has never lied to him and has always treated him in a reasonable and honest manner. Mrs. Hearndon emphasized that she is not accusing anyone of lying, but she did feel that Mr. Kirrie would like the Commission to break and extend all the rules for him. She asked about their rights as neighbors and her children wanting to play in the 29 MAY 161989 EOOK 76 Ft. 86,?.,