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oo~s~ instructions that the sight distance be checked. Mr. Polatty said the sight distance was 243' with a stopping distance of 265' an SR 1710. With this additional information, Commissioner Gustaveson moved to approve the Planning Board's recom- mendation of approval for the preliminary plat of Rustic Acres Subdivision; Com- missioner Walker seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes, 5; noes, 0. b. John McCormick Property: Mr. Polatty described the subdivision to the Board adding that this request included a request for a variance from the right-af-way requirements. Both Planning Staff and Planning Board recommend denial based on the condition of the road, width of the right-of-way on the road and the total number of lots on the existing road. Mr. McCormick told the Board the develop- ment had obtained the 20' right-of-way easement from the property owner under threat of condemnation and further easement was not likely to be forthcoming from this owner. The County Attorney told the Board it lacked the authority to grant less than a 30' foot easement. Commissioner Marshall moved to deny the minor subdivision request of John McCormick on the grounds that the Board lacked "the authority to do anything else." Chariman Whitted said--the motion died for lack.of a second whereupon Commissioner Willhoit said he would second _,. Commissioner Marshall's motion if she would accept an amendment to state the reasons for denial include those listed by the Planning Board and Staff (see this paragraph for those reasons). Commissioner Marshall accepted amendment to her motion. Vote: ayes, 4 (Commissioners Gustaveson, Marshall, Willhoit and Whitted); noes, 1 (Commissioner Walker). c. Preliminary Plat Fred E. Roberts Property: Mr. Polatty described this property for the Board. Gommissioner Walker moved, seconded by Corr~iiissioner Gustaveson, to approve the Preliminary Plat of the Fred E. Roberts property with the condition stipulated by the Planning Board (that is, a drainage easement on the stream and the .width of the easement to be determined by the Erosion Control Officer). Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0. -- E'9• Zonin Alternatives in Mur h School Area Discussion of this item was moved up in order to accommodate Mr. Art Vann who had commitments for the time it was previously scheduled. The Board allowed Staff to make its presentation and those who were present were allowed to address the Board, however, a decision was delayed until the afternoon session i to permit others who wished to be present an opportunity to be heard. (For the sake of clarity and conciseness all discussion which occurred on this item