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(RAM..1 <br /> O O <br /> Public Hearing Statement page 2 <br /> At a meeting concerning this zoning request the other night, Mr. <br /> Polatty stated that in his experience almost all requests for rezoning <br /> are controversial -- that they tend to pit neighbor against neighbor. I <br /> have known many of the "neighbors" concerned with this request for many <br /> years, have met with those on both sides of this issue, and believe. that_ _ <br /> • they are all persons of great integrity. It appears to me that those - - <br /> wishing that the rezoning be granted are basically only wishing to stay in <br /> business, and, that those wishing that the rezoning be denied are not opposing <br /> the presently existing businesses. Rather, they wish to protect the area <br /> in question from additional commercial growth. <br /> From this observation, it would appear that if the rezoning request <br /> to Commercial III is denied, a decision by you, the Commissioner?, to <br /> recommend the legal rezoning of all those presently operating small businesses <br /> petitioning you would be a most pleasant solution. It best meets the necOs <br /> and desires of all concerned. <br /> In my experience in leading a small - but complex - School community, <br /> whenever a solution to a conflict can be found that justly resolves con- <br /> flicting positions by meeting the needs of all parties concerned, I feel <br /> fortunate indeed. I believe that you the Commissioners have the option to <br /> adopt such a solution in this situation by invoking certain alternative- <br /> provisions presently contained in the Zoning Ordinance. I would submit that <br /> if - and only if - you do so, you are both affirming the soundness of the <br /> • new Zoning Ordinance as well as strongly promoting the health, safety, <br /> general welfare and harmony of the County and its residents. <br /> Thank you. <br /> Donald A. Wells <br /> 4. <br /> - "- - <br />