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intend to do many of the things with their land that they are currently zoned to do, Wallace indicated that it was unacceptable to have those zoning rights arbitrarily removed. Duke is facing a zoning based not on the characteristics, or location of the land, but rather because they happen to own large tracks of land. They want to be zoned consistently with the land around it. They would then find other ways to assure the county that they would continue to use it responsibly. Entering into agreements with Duke regarding possible land uses down the road is another more acceptable solution. The PID designation is a permanent deprivation of Duke's right, which would require Duke to come to the County and request dispensation to get their rights back. The 100 foot buffer was not at Duke's request, and while it may offer some type of protection to the forest, he indicated that it was not something that Duke had militated for. Duke feels that a careful zoning pattern that deals with the forest in ways that are on a larger scale and fit in with a rational zoning process makes more sense than an arbitrary l00 foot buffer. The buffer could have some good effects on the forest but it does not have a uniformly good effect and does not necessarily address the problems seen by Duke. Judson Edeburn, Duke's Forest Research Manager, addressed land management issues in the forest.. Commissioner Marshall asked Wallace if Duke pays taxes on this property. Wallace indicated that they pay tax on a fair amount of property. The property they do not pay taxes on fits clearly within the tax exempt statutes. Gommissioner Marshall indicated that her question had to do with her understanding that tax exempt land should have some public interest or benefit to the public. Wallace indicated that this is fully carried out by the full scale teaching and research that is done on these lands. He also offered to show the Commissioners the maps that indicate the intensity of research and teaching that takes place on these lands. Ted Latta, an Orange County citizen, spoke in opposition to the buffer. He mentioned that. neither the Duke Forest land by Corporation Lake nor Cane Creek is an the map. He asked why there is no PID land around Gane Greek? The buffer should be on Duke's land not the adjoining land. The court case of Nolen vs. California Coastal Commission deemed action similar to this as a taking of land. He stated that unless compensation is made, this will be a violation of the 5th and the 14th Amendments. Wade Parrisha a landowner and citizen of Orange Gounty, indicated that Duke surrounds his land on two sides. He spoke in opposition to the buffer zone. Jay Murrey, a citizen of Orange County, spoke in opposition to the buffer zone. An unidentified female citizen spoke in favor of Mebanes' request to be exempt. Her property is located in one corner of Lake Michael. She spoke in opposition to the buffer zone. Paul Parcell, a citizen of Orange County and landowner, spoke in opposition to the buffer zone. ~, Carol Tingley, a citizen of Orange County and a landowner, made reference to the land at Seven Mile Creek and stated that she and her siblings have lots that are less