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development. He acknowledged that others at that meeting had a different interpretation of what was wanted by the community. However, during that meeting participants were asked to identify areas where additional commercial development could be designated. The Comprehensive Plan specifically says that activity nodes can have nine acres of NC-2 and nine acres of LC-1. Currently there are five of each of these designations in this activity node. When the Comprehensive Plan was created 20 years ago the density in this area was significantly less than it is today. There are almost 6,500 residents in Bingham Township with 500 students and no school in that township. This is the third most populous township in the county. They have two activity nodes and it is clear that there is a need for the services being provided. He mentioned that it is a 14 mile round trip to the grocery store. As a member of the Bingham TAC he has talked to many Bingham residents who would like to shop closer to home. This rezoning request is aligned with the Comprehensive Plan. If this activity node does not qualify for the nine acre designation in the Comprehensive Plan he does not know which one would. He felt that the County wanted to develop future areas using the Village Concept and would require commercial areas to provide services. This activity node has been in place since the Comprehensive Plan was adopted. Residents who purchased property in this area knew they were moving into a commercial area. He asked local residents who are opposed to this rezoning request to speak to him. He feels that this request is aligned with the Comprehensive Plan and that environmental issues have been addressed. Alice Kuznies, a resident of Leslie Drive, spoke in opposition to this rezoning request. She mentioned that there are many roads entering Highway 54 and in the last several years' traffic has become a real problem. Entering the highway often feels like you are taking your life in your hands. request. Hillary Helmich, a resident of Oak Hallow Road, spoke in opposition to this rezoning Cynthia Massey, a resident of Oak Hollow Road, spoke in opposition to this rezoning request. She did not agree that there was a need for additional commercial development in the area. County Attorney Gledhill responded to an earlier question regarding the issue of sufficient notice. He mentioned that Planner Lincoln mailed these notices 12 days prior to the Public Hearing date which does comply with State law. He did not discuss with her which lists were used to contact the neighborhood. With regard to whether the notices were mailed to the correct addresses from the County tax abstract he had no information. Chair Gordon asked what he recommended with regard to this notification process. County Attorney Gledhill stated that if there was a notification problem and the property was rezoned those who are unhappy with the decision would have a legitimate reason to complain. This rezoning request could be sent to the Planning Board for their recommendation at this time. At the same time, County staff could look at whether the notices were mailed using the correct tax records. The Board of Commissioners could receive that information at the next Joint Public Hearing A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis, to refer the proposed Zoning Atlas amendment to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the Board of Commissioners no sooner than May 4, 1999. Also, the validity of the notification process will be reviewed and reported upon at that same time. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 2. Comprehensive Plan Amendment a) CP-1-99 Apex Northwest Partnership This proposed amendment to the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan was Q:119990221d.c