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. , . <br /> / € <br /> DRAFT <br /> Kizer added that Board actions on development proposals <br /> at the nodes has been reactive in nature, not planning. <br /> shanklin cited Piedmont's seven-year ownership of the <br /> site, but indicated Piedmont Power failed to mention <br /> their proposed use of the site at public hearings on <br /> the Land Use Plan. <br /> Lunsford expressed concern about the lack of awarness <br /> of community residents outside of the immediate vicinity <br /> of the Piedmont Power property. <br /> Gordon noted that the proposal was contradictory to express <br /> policy regarding piece-meal amendment to the Land Use Plan <br /> and consideration of amendments with rezonings. <br /> Walters noted the utility in fine-tuning the plan to provide <br /> a basis for decision making in future cases similar to this. <br /> Kizer responded that there is a problem with enforcement as <br /> well as support for the plan among the County Commissioners. <br /> He also added that some- development proposals may be more <br /> valuable than others. <br /> Crawford emphasized the Planning Board is an advisory body-, <br /> and that the BOC consider and makes decisions for the County <br /> as a whole. <br /> Collins :agreed there were prOblems, with. the node concept.- <br /> Collins added his preference was to.delay-a recommendation <br /> until such time a a study of the Harmon"Young-activity node, <br /> could be completed. <br /> Crawford asked what time frame this would require. <br /> Collins responded the effort could begin in January at the <br /> earliest and possibly February due to staff reduction. <br /> Delmas Adam representative of Piedmont Power emphasized that <br /> the property was purchased for development in 1974 and ne- <br /> gotiations with REA had been taking place ever since. He <br /> noted that a delay in decision could possibly result in loss <br /> of Federal funding. Mr. Adams added that given the concern, <br /> about the changing nature of a community and the impact on <br /> development proposals, consideration should be given to the <br /> likely impact of the specific project being discussed. <br /> Kizer stressed that length of ownership is a separate con- <br /> sideration from the demonstrated intended use. <br /> Mr. Adam responded that Piedmont had purchased this property <br />