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00003 been available fox purchase. He reviewed the history of the ownership and sale of the property. He noted that the family had listed a 19 acre tract with James Rae Fzeeland of Apple Creek Realty and that he had inquixed of him the zoning of the property to which Fxeeland had responded Residential. He had not put a proviso in his listing to the effect that it could only be used as such. He noted that due to irregularities in their relationship he had sought the assistance of the Real $state Board. Mr. Rhine further addressed the engineering aspects of the project, citing his qualifications to address such a matter. With regards to ~space~ he noted that the axes to the west was utilized for the storage of concrete baxriers which he numbered to be 1000. These barriers are 12 feet long, 2.5 feet high and 2 feet wide at the base. He noted that if this property were unavailable. Chandler would have tv store the barriers elsewhere and reorient the use of the property within the confines of the industrially zoned portion. He addressed slope of the land/flow of water by noting that the land can be made lower or raised. He addressed ~~washing/cleaning commenting that on July l5 Chandler had indicated he needed 200 gallons to wash and clean 15 trucks and that they were cleaned every two weeks. In regards to ~flpw of traffic he cited the potential removal of the stored barriexs for use of driveway A as a regular entrance and exit for the plant. He cited the truck cixculation map noting that no comment had been made regarding the use of driveway A versus D. He addressed ~parking~ noting that 15 txucks had been parked at the facility over the weekend. He addressed ~npise~~ asking how much noise the conveyor system will generate. When Rhine addressed "facility layout , he maintained that the directive to be given to the engineers ie to show how and why moxe land is needed versus how to operate within the confines of the industrial land already owned. Ae addressed ~busineea/return on capital commenting that Chandler had said he had been led to believe that industrial uses were permitted, but that he had not commented an when he was notified that the land could only be used for residential uses. He expressed concern that the County would change the zoning to accommodate Chandler's expenditures. He continued that Chandlex has found or will find away to operate if the land was not available for purchase or is still zoned residential. Commissioner Lloyd commented inquixed about the barricades. Chandler responded that W. C. English Construction Co. is constructing the interchange of I-40 and I-85. This company had requested storage space from local businesses for the concrete barriers and that Chandler Concrete Co. had complied with their request. He noted that the barriers are used to divert traffic at the interchange. Chandler commented that he had not initiated the purchase of the property and that he had dealt with the same individual as the Rhines and was guilty of the same lack of foresight. He indicated he had cooperated with the State investigation of the real estate firm. He continued that he did nat do anything with the property from the time of purchase of the land in September and recordation in October until he was contacted by DEM and told that he had to control the runoff and suggested where to lpcate the control facilities. He was contacted by the Planning Department in March regarding the improper use of the property and the requirement that all activity cease until he had applied for approval. He noted he had received a permit to grade the site and construct the pond prior to being informed of the vielation of the Zoning Ordinance during the last week in March. Smith noted that all property owners within the study area were