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102 <br /> DRAFT PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 9-16-85 17 <br /> Shanklin commented he had heard no testimony <br /> regarding an expansion of the operation . Best <br /> commented that incorporation of the additional <br /> area constituted "expansion". Shanklin noted the <br /> applicant would be conducting the same volume of <br /> business . <br /> Jacobs recognized the applicant was responding to <br /> the OEM directive, but felt a question remains <br /> whether all the alternatives had been exhausted on <br /> the existing property . He noted an exception here <br /> would be an example to others . <br /> Pearson felt the applicant had operated fully <br /> within the law until he came in for his permit at <br /> which time it became a question of space . <br /> Pilkey indicated she was not willing to change the <br /> Land Use Plan to guarantee a buffer . She also <br /> noted that the Hillsborough Planning Board had <br /> recommended denial and that the Board must be <br /> aware of their wishes and desires . <br /> Pearson asked what the logic was in the Town ' s <br /> position if they then grant approval for an <br /> asphalt plant within the Town Limits . <br /> Kramer called the question . <br /> VOTE: In favor: Yuhasz, Pearson , Kramer, Shanklin <br /> Opposed : Pilkey, Jacobs , Welters , Best <br /> Abstention : Miller <br /> Pilkey expressed concern that this is a precedent <br /> setting issue and that the neighborhood 's concerns <br /> should be taken into consideration . <br /> Yuhasz emphasized that a decision needs to be made <br /> between areas which are to be permanently rural or <br /> buffers end those which are holding areas for <br /> change, particularly in regards to the 11-1 <br /> designation . Pearson commented that by definition <br /> Transition Areas are areas of change. <br /> Walters commented that while he is usually for <br /> business , he is always against approving <br /> extensions into residential areas if the majority <br /> of the residents of the community oppose it . <br /> Shanklin indicated he voted in favor of it since <br /> most of the objections raised could be addressed <br /> I _ <br />