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416 9 <br /> was to maintain the rural character of the area. He noted that the <br /> interest of those homeowners in the Calavander area was in not seeing <br /> high density housing in the rural area. Fnother concern was that water <br /> and sew:r- not be extended out into the rural area because high density <br /> trc,.�1d <br /> follow. He suggested that one way to address these concerns would <br /> 1h�: to kee p the one acre minia:tum lot siz2 but to cluster developments so <br /> that.: o_)an space would be provided anr1 dedicate this open space to protect <br /> it f_-om ever being deve3opecI. This would satisfy those concerns <br /> expl-e.. d by tho;e in attendance and those needs for of Fordable housing. <br /> This c::,nsity would make it economically feasible to ruff sewer and water <br /> and provide other necessary services. <br /> 32 . LARRY REID spoke in opposition to the proposal. <br /> 33 . ANN JOYNER, Cedar Grove Township, spoke on behalf of_ Dolly Hunter:*. <br /> She expressed concern that this ?regulation will cause developers to <br /> leapfrog and come out into the rural agricultural section of the County. <br /> 34 . BOBBY GRIFFITH spoke in opposition to the two acre-mini ut lot size. <br /> He indicated he will have to pay double for the amount: of land be <br /> wil_'- need in order to build a house. <br /> 35. MERRILL i' -.ESHER spoke in opposition of the proposal. <br /> 36. ROY S'±`::LfaND stated that sewer should be extended as far as possible <br /> and the property to the west and north developed. <br /> 37 . HENRY WELLS stated that water and sewer should be extended through <br /> the entire County wherever feasible. <br /> 38 . CHARLES HIGH spoke in opposition to the two acre minimum lot size. He <br /> asked about the setbacks and P ::rvin Collins reiterated the dimension:. <br /> 39 . DIANE RIGSBEE indicated she had been since .Tune trying to get har <br /> pl-_n ; pp:i.•:,ved by the Planning Staff. She has paid out $600 for a survey <br /> an:.1 would like to be able to move her trailer to her land. She felt it <br /> the responsibility of the Plan;:ing Staff to inform her of any changes <br /> that may affect her request. <br /> 40. WADE PARRISH spoke in opposition of everything proposed. <br /> 41. J. C. MCLAMB, resident of New Hope, stated it was not the place of <br /> any body of government to tell people what they can do with their land. <br /> 42 . JOSEPHINE BYRD spoke regarding some land that was sold to pay the • <br /> taxes. <br /> 43 . HENRY WHITFIELD questioned why this proposal had to be returned to <br /> the Planning Board and why a decision could not be made tonight. Chair <br /> Will.hoit explained the procedure in accordance with the Ordinance. <br /> Whitfield asked if a petition would` be in order to request that the two <br /> acre lot requirement be dropped and asked that Collins draw up the <br /> petition for those in attendance to sign. <br /> o..--- _ARTICLE 6 - Jeaplication of Dimensional Requirements (6. 16.12)_ <br /> 'eleph:Jne .r xcherapw _ F_t. al . _ <br /> Collins presented for the receipt of public comment a proposed <br /> Zoning Ordinance text amendment which would establish a minimum lot size <br />