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and why they are inappropriate uses under the current zoning and Comprehensive Plan Policy. Staff concluded that the current zoning is appropriate but the current use is not. The applicant's appeal letter references Planner of the Day (POD) advice but in the POD Log maintained by staff, an inquiry regarding the subject property could not be found in 2002. There was record of an inquiry on July 22, 2002, (CLERK'S NOTE: A corrected page 126 has been placed in the backup for the meeting in the office of the Clerk to the Board.) by "Victor" to find out if used car sales are allowed in CL. The POD's response was "no". Mr. Woodburn did come in and talked with the POD in January and February of this year and asked about used cars sales in CL. He asked for and was given a rezoning application. In conclusion, Director Keating advised that staff did not support rezoning this property and recommended the Board uphold the P&Z decision to deny the rezoning. Both Vice Chairman Ginn and Commissioner Neuberger had visited the property and found it to be overcrowded with vehicles. Director Keating responded to questions. Commissioner Adams recalled the Board's earlier discussions about car sale lots which generally use eye-catching gimmicks to attract people's interest. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Stan Goff, an 18 -year resident of Ercildoune Heights, was very thankful for County sidewalks he uses to walk to nearby shopping centers, but cars parked in the car lot often block the sidewalk. He said the back looks like a rat's nest; the neighbors do not deserve this. Arthur De Shane, 13675 77" Court, Roseland, asked the Board to support staff s and the P & Z's recommendation and deny the appeal. April 15, 2003 13 77777 and why they are inappropriate uses under the current zoning and Comprehensive Plan Policy. Staff concluded that the current zoning is appropriate but the current use is not. The applicant's appeal letter references Planner of the Day (POD) advice but in the POD Log maintained by staff, an inquiry regarding the subject property could not be found in 2002. There was record of an inquiry on July 22, 2002, (CLERK'S NOTE: A corrected page 126 has been placed in the backup for the meeting in the office of the Clerk to the Board.) by "Victor" to find out if used car sales are allowed in CL. The POD's response was "no". Mr. Woodburn did come in and talked with the POD in January and February of this year and asked about used cars sales in CL. He asked for and was given a rezoning application. In conclusion, Director Keating advised that staff did not support rezoning this property and recommended the Board uphold the P&Z decision to deny the rezoning. Both Vice Chairman Ginn and Commissioner Neuberger had visited the property and found it to be overcrowded with vehicles. Director Keating responded to questions. Commissioner Adams recalled the Board's earlier discussions about car sale lots which generally use eye-catching gimmicks to attract people's interest. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Stan Goff, an 18 -year resident of Ercildoune Heights, was very thankful for County sidewalks he uses to walk to nearby shopping centers, but cars parked in the car lot often block the sidewalk. He said the back looks like a rat's nest; the neighbors do not deserve this. Arthur De Shane, 13675 77" Court, Roseland, asked the Board to support staff s and the P & Z's recommendation and deny the appeal. April 15, 2003 13