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School, stated that many applications for rezoning in this area have been denied in the past and he expressed surprise at this current request. He feels that additional commercial uses are not in keeping with the Land Use Plan and that additional commercial uses were not, and should not be, permissible under the current zoning. He mentioned that the Bingham TAC was not aware of this application. He questioned whether there was an appropriate length of time for the notification. He also commented that he did not receive a notice of this meeting. He asked the County Attorney to respond to his question regarding length of time required for notification of a Public Hearing. He, and each of the neighbors he spoke to, was strongly against this rezoning request. If the land use plan for Bingham Township is to be changed, it needs to be evaluated and the public needs to be involved in the process. He asked that this hearing be rescheduled or continued because of what he considered to be a short amount of notification time. He was also concerned about the non-conforming nature of this request and the potential impact on adjacent properties. Virginia Leslie, a local homeowner and a member of the White Cross Small Area Work Group, mentioned that she had only heard of this hearing yesterday. She disagreed with the applicant's statement in the application that there was great community support for this request. On the contrary, she mentioned that when she was a member of the White Cross Small Area Work Group she distributed surveys to her neighbors. Their replies stressed their desire for a rural setting. They did suggest cottage industry be allowed in existing commercially zoned areas. They also supported wildlife corridors and park facilities. She feels that this area should be monitored by stringent planning and zoning ordinances. She would like to see an opportunity for input from the community at-large before any rezoning is considered. Donald Wilson voiced his opposition to this rezoning request. Jack Nestor, a homeowner in this area, felt that they were becoming a commercial area against their will. He indicated that he is opposed to this request. Tony Kane, a resident of Leslie Drive, mentioned that he found out about this rezoning request through a flyer in his mailbox which was distributed by a neighbor. He spoke of his gratitude for this community and for the thoughtful work of the County Commissioners. He said that he is opposed to this rezoning request. Mark Botts, a local resident, spoke in opposition to this request. He disagreed that the residents in the White Cross area wants more commercial development. On April 27, 1998 the Small Area Work Group met and expressed their concerns. At that meeting there was a strong sentiment expressed against further commercial development. They understand that Mr. Leith may want to develop his land in a particular way. However, it is currently zoned residential which is a profitable use in Orange County. The White Cross Rural Community Node has reached the maximum of commercial development allowed and should not be exceeded. Robert Little, a local resident, spoke in opposition to this rezoning request. He mentioned that it concerns him that no mention was made in the request of either the development in which he resides or the one adjacent to his. The failure to mentioned the existence of their homes does not speak well for the developer intentions. He urged the Board of Commissioners to deny this request. K.B. Tripp, a local resident, spoke in opposition to this request. He asked that the Board of Commissioners not approve this rezoning request. Anita Solomon mentioned that she owns the property immediately south of Mr. Lieth's property. She mentioned that two creeks meet on her property and then travel through Mr. Lieth's property toward Highway 54. She does not oppose the rezoning of the area labeled NC-2 on the Q:119990221d.c