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• <br /> DRAFT <br /> _ . <br /> Collins restated that there are difficulties in avoiding <br /> a reactive position in administering a Land Use Plan. <br /> Lansford asked if the node was defined by a stipulated <br /> center <br /> Collins responded that the center was the intersection. <br /> Gordon cited that the node concept is intended to cluster <br /> development and avoid strip development.. <br /> Shanklin inquired if a second node could be created. He <br /> added that he did not think extending the node was an <br /> appropriate means of accomodating Piedmont Power to make- <br /> it acceptable to the Land Use Plan. <br /> Collins disagreed stressing the definition of a node accord- <br /> ing to the Land Use Plan focused on the "intersection <br /> of arterial and collector roads. <br /> Shanklin responded that the application of the node concept <br /> was impractical. <br /> Kizer stated that if there were "teeth" in the enforcement <br /> of the concept the desired clustering would likely result... <br /> The Board discussed. the enforcement of the node concept. <br /> Walters moved that the Board approve the request by Piedmont <br /> Power now and continue discussions on changes to the Land <br /> Use Plan to address the issues of concerns expressed.. <br /> Irvin stated there needed to an interim of flexible decisions <br /> until a more rigorous plan is developed as the Board agreed <br /> to do a few months ago. <br /> Crawford asked what kind of amendment the Piedmont proposal <br /> was. <br /> Irvin seconded the motion. <br /> Irvin emphasized he did not like 'shuffling of the rode <br /> boundaries nor the circular concept. Se added the node <br /> should be planned. <br /> Cordon noted this was a principal amendment. <br /> Kizer asked if Piedmont was a public utility adding that <br /> if it was it may be considered. for a "Class-.A" Special' Use <br /> Permit as permitted in this area and classified as a public <br /> utility station. <br />