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nine actions have not been fully implemented, that is somewhat misleading because Actions 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 are related and constitute one overall action. The same is true for Actions 4.6 and 4.7. Looked at from that perspective, only six of the 54 actions in the plan have not been implemented. The Actions that were not implemented are discussed below: Action 1.6: states that "the county will assist Gifford residents in forming neighborhood associations to promote property maintenance and neighborhood conditions" Implementation Status: That action was not implemented because no interest was expressed by the community in forming neighborhood associations. Action 3.5: states that "the county will institute rezoning action, when and where appropriate,to change RM-10 zoning to RS-6 zoning. Implementation Status: That action was not implemented because it calls for down zoning, which is generally considered to be a taking (under the Bert Harris property rights law) unless there is a willing property owner. So far, no property owners have expressed a willingness to accept a down-zoning, and there have been no requests for down-zonings. Actions 4.1, 4.2, and 4:3: are related to creating a Neighborhood Commercial Activity Center (NCAC) for Gifford. At the time that the plan was developed, there were concerns expressed that Gifford did not have its own major shopping center and that residents were forced to travel to other areas for shopping, including grocery shopping. Residents also expressed concerns that purchasing needed items from local convenience stores near or within Gifford resulted in residents paying higher prices than the prices charged in grocery stores. In response to those concerns, the Neighborhood Activity Center concept was included in the plan. As identified in the plan, the county had to rezone some properties from residential to commercial to create the Gifford NCAC. Implementation Status: In 2003,the county initiated the rezoning actions needed to create a Gifford Neighborhood Commercial Activity Center. Despite support from the community at large and community leaders, some of the potentially affected property owners and some of the nearby residents objected to creating a Neighborhood Commercial Activity Center based on a belief that the proposed rezoning would increase their property value and consequently increase their property taxes. Those owners expressed concerns that they could not afford the increased property taxes and could lose their property if taxes increased (see Attachment#5). Due to property owner objections,the county,with the concurrence of the Progressive Civic League of Gifford, stopped all actions to establish the Neighborhood Commercial Activity Center for Gifford. Action 4.4: states that the county will construct sidewalks and street improvements along 45`�eet and 43`d Avenue. Implementation Status: That action has not been implemented due to insufficient right-of- way. When 45 Street west of 43`d Avenue was recently resurfaced, the county attempted to install sidewalks,but was unable to do so because of right-of-way constraints. Actions 4.6 and 4.7: relates to building on street parking spaces and making streetscape f 4 70