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sss Discussion ensued. Commissioner Gustaveson stated that when this request was heaxd at the public hearing there were people who were pre- sent who were concerned about the planning for this particular area. He stated that he had not changed his opinion from the earlier decision which was based on good planning. Mr. Walker pointed out that the Planning Board had recommended that this rezoning request be approved. The Chairman called for the vote on the motion. Voting aye were Commissioners Walker, Whitted, and Pinney. voting nay were Commissioners Willhoit and Gustaveson. The motion was declared passed. Commissioner Gustaveson stated further that operation of this garage was in violation of the law, and that he felt the Planning Staff should - look into this situation. The Chairman requested the Planning Staff notify the adjoining pro- perty owners of this rezoning reconsideration. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Whitted, it was moved and adopted that the Planning Staff should notify the adjoin- ing property owners and inform them of their opportunity to speak fox or against this rezoning reconsideration The County Managex suggested that the Board discuss the sell of palmistry license next. He stated that a request had been received for such a license. Chairman Whitted stated that previous action of this Board regarding this matter was to request the General Assembly to exclude Orange County from the State law which prohibits palmistry in Orange County, and that this was granted. The County Attorney stated that the County could regulate such activity as palmistry by an ordinance or by setting fees. The State has a minimum recommended fee of $200 for Counties to charge. The State fee is $500 per County. The County Manager stated that near-by counties have a set fee of - between $200 and $500. Further discussion ensued regarding the sell of different license in the County. Commissioner Pinney moved that the palmistry license in Orange County be set at $1,000. This motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Gustaveson moved to set the fee of palmistry license at $200. Commissioner Whitted seconded the motion. Further discussion ensued. Commissioner Pinney stated that there could be many problems with this type of trade and that he felt the fee should be at least the same as Chapel Hill, which is $500. Mr. Pinney moved that the motion be amended to set the fee for the sell of palmistry license at $500. Commissioner Walker seconded the motion of Mr. Pinney. ~ Tha Chairman called for a vote on Commissioner Pinney's motion. Voting aye were Commissioners Walker, Willhoit, and Pinney. Voting nay were Commissioners Whitted and Gustaveson. The motion was declared passed. The County Attorney informed the Board that this action appears to have the effects of an Ordinance and when an Ordinance is not passed un- animously on the first reading, it must be brought to the Board again wihtin 100 days. The second reading of this would pass with a majority vote. The item will appear on the agenda at the May 2nd meeting. Chairman Whitted referred to Item 3: Plats for Consideration: He recognized Mr. Chris Edwards from the Planning Staff.