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119 <br /> 9. <br /> Betsy Rhine, whose home is directly across the road fronChandler Concrete <br /> Co., then spoke. She stated that from her driveway she could view the entire <br /> project. She noted the lack of trees and stated that this helped to magnify <br /> the noise from the project. She stated that last summer the property was <br /> divided among the heirs and her brother went to Apple Creek Realty to talk to <br /> Mr. James Rae Freeland about the possibility of selling his property and Mr. <br /> Freeland assured him that the zoning woad remain Residential-1. Ber brother, <br /> with this reassurance, sold the land to James Freeland in late August of 1984. <br /> In early March 1985, she noted the property was completely cleared and stripped <br /> of all vegetation and it was evident that Chandler Concrete was expanding its <br /> operation. Ms. Rhine noted that she then contacted the Planning Department. <br /> She indicated it was two weeks before work was stopped on the site. She <br /> continued that the applicant had continued to use the land for cleaning the <br /> concrete trucks and emptying out into the pits. A. petition was circulated among <br /> residents and she noted that almost everyone bad complaints. She cited a letter <br /> from Ma Nichols expressing concern over the destruction of her driveway by the <br /> trucks- Gordon reminded citizens at this point, that this was only a request <br /> for a LUP amentrent. If the amendment was implemented, then a request for <br /> rezoning would come forth. A real estate appraiser from Chapel Fill, P. B. <br /> Craig, was retained by the Rbines and be presented the following findings: <br /> Se referenced maps regarding potential bomesites and noted that they would <br /> look straight across to the pits and the lake precludes effective screening, <br /> all topsoil has been stripped and pits are easily visible. All frontages on SR <br /> 1710 will be adversfy effected by the use or rezoning. He felt the whole 46 <br /> acres would suffer about $30,000 damage. <br /> M. C. Allison, a resident in Strayhorn Hills since 1978, spoke for <br /> residents of his immediate neighborhood. Be noted damage done to vehicles due <br /> to rocks being thrown by concrete trucks. There were places where the cement <br /> bad been emptied on the side of the road. <br /> seeserem <br />