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10 <br /> even though the property may not be contiguous <br /> and asked what mechanism is in place to address <br /> this concern. <br /> Waddell asked for clarification on notification <br /> procedures. Cameron responded that for a <br /> variance, notification is to contiguous owners; <br /> Special Use Permits require notification of <br /> property owners within 500 feet. <br /> Katz continued expressing concern that towers <br /> with strobe lights have impacts far greater than <br /> 500 feet. He felt "if you could see it, you <br /> should be notified" . Waddell asked Staff about <br /> the feasibility of such notifications. The time <br /> involved in determining properties that might be <br /> visually impacted could be excessive and some <br /> other answer to the concern should be found. <br /> Hoecke noted that there are pitfalls in such a <br /> suggestion. <br /> Cameron expressed agreement with the concept. <br /> However, the whole legality of the case is based <br /> on procedure. If one person who may be impacted <br /> is not notified, the whole process could become <br /> null and void. Depending on the type of impact, <br /> visual, traffic, etc. , determining the limit <br /> of affected property would be difficult. She <br /> continued that the County Attorney drafted the <br /> amendment and she would ask for clarification and <br /> guidance from him. Waddell suggested that Staff <br /> discuss this concern with the County Attorney. <br /> Hoecke continued that he was concerned with the <br /> possibility of claims due to the fact that it <br /> could be interpreted very loosely. It would <br /> have to be very carefully thought out. <br /> Barrows stated that there was discussion in that <br /> TAC meetings that development could occur with <br /> citizens knowing about it. She noted that Gene <br /> Bell, Planner, has been sending copies of the <br /> agenda face sheet for the Planning Board and <br /> Commissioners meetings to the Little River TAC <br /> members in order to keep them informed. She <br /> continued that some similar notification might <br /> work for the Special Use process. <br /> Reid expressed concern regarding the consequences <br /> that could occur. Waddell agreed, stating that <br /> was another reason to ask for the County <br /> Attorney's opinion. <br />