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19 <br /> Mr. Davis responded by pointing out the other <br /> commercial uses in the immediate area noting that <br /> NCDOT had indicated the need for turn lanes. He <br /> indicated that he felt this would help make the <br /> area inappropriate for residential uses. He also <br /> noted that there were several renters rather than <br /> homeowners in the area. <br /> Price asked about the uses that Mr. Davis <br /> considers incompatible with residential uses. <br /> Mr. Davis listed the surrounding uses noting <br /> again that he felt they were not compatible with <br /> residential uses. <br /> Hinkley reminded the Board of one of the <br /> recommendations from the Planning Staff that a <br /> small area planning group be established to <br /> prepare a land use plan for the node. <br /> Willis commented that this area was studied <br /> several years ago with other economic development <br /> districts because it was reaching its maximum. <br /> The sentiment from the residents was that no <br /> changes were wanted that would provide for more <br /> non-residential development. Thus, that area was <br /> eliminated when proposed economic development <br /> districts were recommended. The Staff felt <br /> perhaps the area should be studied to determine <br /> if a small area plan would be of interest to the <br /> residents.. <br /> Reid expressed some confusion with what <br /> recommendations were being requested of the <br /> Planning Board. Waddell responded that the <br /> findings seemed to indicate the request should be <br /> denied. He continued that Staff seemed to be <br /> looking for other recommendations that would <br /> allow the property owner to-do-something_with his <br /> land. <br /> Hoecke expressed agreement with the understanding <br /> expressed by Waddell. He noted concern with the <br /> long list of permitted uses that were not <br /> acceptable. He felt that the second <br /> recommendation from the Staff regarding a small <br /> area plan could be a solution. <br /> Waddell indicated he would be in favor of setting <br /> the small area planning- process in motion. <br /> Price asked if it was possible for a small area- <br /> planning group to be designated or, must that <br /> decision come from the Board of Commissioners. <br /> Waddell responded that the Planning Board could <br />