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DOLLY HUNTER, a member of the Rural Character Study Committee, spoke in support of this proposal* These districts can become the key to preservation of the farmlands They have the potential to broaden the tax base which would give tax relief to the farmers* The extension of water and sewer into these districts will make it possible for greater residential development in that area. Lastly, economic development districts would make it possible to have voluntary transfer of development rights. That would preserve farmland for its agricultural uses. BARBARA ROBERTSON of N 10 asked how many jobs are proposed over the long term as a result of the development of these four areas. Mr. Abernathy indicated that an increase of 30,000 jobs would be realized if these districts are fully developed over the next 45 years. A copy of her comments in their entirety is located in the permanent agenda. file. MARK MARCOPLOS stated that people have a sense of uncertainty about this proposal. He suggested that these large changes may not be in the best interest of this community. He suggested that a small experimental economic development district be developed in an area where the residents are willing to have this rezoning. After several years, the County could review the results and see if the residents would like to add more districts. BRUCE BULEY, a new resident in this community, spore in opposition to the establishment of these districts. He suggested that Special Use Permits be used to determine all commercial development. EDWARD MANN, a white Cross president, spore in opposition to this plan. He felt that the land owners, not County Governments needs to determine the character of the community. MARTIN BROWN delivered a letter to the Board of Commissioners office. He indicated that he supports the concepts of economic development districts, however, he has concerns regarding the type of businesses which would be permitted. He also indicated that several residential lots which are currently part of Section 3 Stagecoach Run have been included in the proposed district. He included a map which reflects his understanding of the boundaries of the subdivision. He asked that the zoning of property around Stagecoach Run subdivision not be changed. CAROLE AND LEE ZINN delivered a letter to the Board of Com®lssioners office. They indicated that the buffer requirement is inadequate and that the schedule is too tight. They also expressed other general concerns regarding the establishment of these districts. Letters in opposition to this development were received from the fallowing citizens: Mary Allman and Sherman Tate, Mark Botts, Amanda Briggs, Jane Brown, Bruce and Ruth Carney, Robert Luebke and Barbara Bunker, Cynthia Elliott, Peter Pickens, Dr* Alice Kuzniar, Elizabeth Foreman, Phyllis Hoffman, Cynthia, D. Massey, Richard Morrison, Victor Recondo, John and Deborah Santucci , and Janice Wereszczak. Two petitions were received opposing this proposal. These petitions included a total of 166 names