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Community Development Director Robert M. Keating reviewed the memorandum and <br />used an outline (copy presented to the Clerk to the Board and placed in the backup) to focus <br />on the important aspects of this matter. He pointed out that this differs from most <br />Comprehensive Plan amendments in that two public hearings are not required nor does it <br />have to be sent to the Department of Community Affairs because it is considered a small <br />scale amendment. He concluded with staff's recommendation to adopt the proposed <br />ordinances. <br />Commissioner Stanbridge was concerned that if the Board agreed to rezone the ±0.54 <br />acre parcel there was potential for Mr. Collins to build more than one unit on the property. <br />Director Keating responded that the only way that could be done would be through <br />the PD process but the configuration of the (±0.54 acre) property and necessary setbacks <br />would make a PD highly unlikely. <br />Commissioner Stanbridge was further concerned that if the Board granted these <br />changes they would be setting a precedent, and Director Keating pointed out that the <br />rezoning requested is consistent with the present regulations. <br />Chairman Adams inquired as to the depth and width of the property, and Deputy <br />County Attorney Will Collins (no relation to Thomas and Gretchen) provided a map of the <br />parcel. <br />Commissioner Macht recalled that the Board had come to this point because <br />taxpayers' monies were saved by an earlier action concerning the property which included <br />an understanding with Mr. Collins that the property's use and zoning would be modified. <br />Chairman Adams was quite concerned that increasing the zoning on the ±0.54 acre <br />parcel to RS -6 would allow 3 units on the site, and Attorney Collins explained the constraints <br />of the configuration and location as well as the limitations of the conservation easement. <br />March 21, 2000 <br />101 <br />