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7 November 15, 1993 Craig noted that if the rezonings were approved, he would organize opponents to fight the matter on a legal basis. He requested that the Council not approve the proposed rezonings. Noting that he had attended all of the meetings related to the Southern Small Area Plan planning process, Trip Overholt said he wished that those opposing the proposed rezonings had attended earlier meetings concerning the proposed area plan. Mr. Overholt stated that if the proposed rezonings were not adopted, the Town would not have a good quality of life. He expressed his support for the southern area plan and the opportunities for public involvement. Mr. Overholt urged the Council to approve the rezonings at its November 22nd meeting. Noting that all parties had to compromise a little bit, Mr. Overholt stated that although he had a great deal of sympathy for White Rock Road residents, the plan partly accommodated some of the resident's concerns. Noting that higher densities were proposed for the Southern Village development, Livy Ludington stated that the proposed rezonings and the Southern Village development proposal should have been discussed on the same evening. She expressed concern about the possibility- of overcrowded schools and roads resulting from high- density development in the southern area. Ms. Ludington suggested that the Council address the concerns of White Rock Road residents separately from the overall rezoning matter. She also urged the Council to protect open space and environmentally sensitive areas. Jack Smyre stated that land to the east of the urban services area was undevelopable due to poor soils and the area's topography. He stated that 32 acres of the Michie property to the west of the urban services boundary were topographically benign and developable at existing zoning densities. John Kent, an area resident and member of the Sierra Club, said he had been involved in the southern small area planning process. Mr. Kent urged the Council to take necessary steps to preserve the Mason Farm Preserve area. He requested that the Council adopt the proposed rezonings as soon as possible and examine the White Rock Road situation .separately. • Erle Peacock, representing area property owners Dr. Raney and Dr. Ivy, said the proposed rezonings appeared to be arbitrary and capricious relative to the designation of one unit per acre or five acres. He requested that the Council refer the matter back to the Planning Board for additional discussion of areas recommended for RLD-5 zoning. Karyn Traut, 400 Bayberry Drive, said she was happy that a zoning rollback was being proposed. She stated that area traffic frequently exceeded 50 miles per hour in 25 miles per hour speed zones. Ms. Traut requested that the Council adopt the proposed rezonings.