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reality for the neighbors from various points of view. These are all things that could be <br /> calculated and known and not spoken of in terms of generalities and double talk. <br /> Our neighborhood has demonstrated tonight what being in harmony means. And I <br /> suggest that this proposal would only seem to be in harmony with our community and <br /> neighborhood if someone were tone deaf. We have spoken with a unified voice, with a <br /> harmonious voice. We are strong supporters of the idea of progressive good energy for our <br /> community, our nation, and the globe. It is urgent that we do that, but we have not heard here <br /> tonight a good argument for doing it in this way. And, so please hear our voices clearly, and <br /> think about the issue of the harmony of our community and our County and how we should <br /> approach these issues. <br /> Pete Hallenbeck: Alright, thank you. We'll have one more opportunity here if the <br /> Commissioners have any questions for the applicants. If not, the planning board portion of this <br /> meeting is done. <br /> Chair Jacobs: Well then we at this point could, as I mentioned previously, consider whether or <br /> not we want to continue the public hearing or refer the item to the planning board. If we are <br /> going to continue the public hearing, then the question is, do we want to identify particular items <br /> of information that we request be provided on September 8th, should we continue it to the next <br /> quarterly public hearing. So that, that's the issue before us at the moment. <br /> Commissioner Gordon: Well I'd like to move that we continue the public hearing until <br /> September gtn <br /> Commissioner Rich: Second. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Rich to <br /> continue to the public hearing to the September 8th Quarterly Public hearing. <br /> Chair Jacobs: Do we want to articulate. I know there were some things like the storm water <br /> issue and the bonding issue that can just be referred to in the ordinance just for reference <br /> purposes since they have come up as part of an amalgamation of the items that have been <br /> raised this evening. But there are other issues that were raised that would require additional <br /> work. <br /> And I don't know if you've been keeping a list. I`m sure Commissioner Gordon has been <br /> keeping a list. I have kept a partial list. <br /> Michael Harvey: Yes sir. The direct answer to your question is the planning staff has been <br /> keeping a list. We also will have the benefit of hopefully having the minutes and the tape to <br /> review. My suggestion to you is going to be what we typically do with all of these types of <br /> projects, where we summarize questions, concerns, and comments; provide them to the <br /> applicant, as well as to Mr. Rooks in this case, the opposing counsel; and indicate which <br /> questions we believe staff is best suited to answer, specifically questions on the unified <br /> development ordinance and what not; and obviously ask them to respond to your concerns <br /> comments and questions in preparation for the September 8th meeting. <br /> Chair Jacobs: And so some of those information requests might require the applicant to do <br /> additional work on specific topics. <br />