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306 The Planning items were moved up on the agenda to accommodate the large numbers of persons present for those deliberations. F. ITEMS FOR BOARD DECISION 14. Rezoning Requests a. Paul Kempa Property--Mr. Rick Cannity, Acting Planning Director, told the Board that this request was brought forward from the July 6th meeting and information on the conformance -with the Land Use Plan of this rezoning request was available as the Board had requested. He said this was a request to rezone 2.3 acres located at the northwest intersection of US 70 and Palmer's Grove Church Road. He said the property is designated Residential on the County Land Use Plan, however, it is within the Eno 1 Rural Neighborh000d Activity node; the request is for a rezoning to Neighborhood Commercial II. The most critical criteria for this rezoning are soil conditions, transportation systems, existing land use and pouplation density. Mr. Cannity said this request did not conform with the soil condition criteria as the Health Department has determined that the property is unsuitable for an on-site sewage disposal system. Commissioner Marshall referred to the minutes of the meeting on May 24 wherein the latitude for business development under this classification was questioned and also safety concerns of those who live in the area were expressed. Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, to deny the request for rezoning for the Paul Kempa property at the intersection of Palmers' Grave Church Road and US 70 because' of the unsuitability of the soil for a sewage system and the safety concerns specific to this particular intersection. Commit, ,ner Gustaveson asked for a friendly amendment to the effect that if the owner comes to the Board with a specific request, rather than a general request for a rezoning which would encompass a number of potential commercial developments, the Board would consider it; Commissioner Willhoit accepted that amendment as to general intent. Ms. Susan Smith, Planning Staff, told the Board that DOT had been contacted with regard to this intersection and safety concerns and is willing to provide better directional markings. Mr. Michael Parker told the Board that DOT was addressing the safety issue and that Mr. John McAdams, an engineer, had "come up with a plan for a limited soil absorption system" to address the soil unsuitability for sewage disposal. He added that the lot was unsuitable for anything except limited commercial develop-