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87 <br /> businesses" should be kept on the interstate and the ones in the intersections of town should grow healthy there. He <br /> said that his development provides a place for some of the businesses that one sees around interstates. He said that <br /> the vision for District 1 is for light industry and an increase in tax base by the land uses allowed there. District 2 is the <br /> interstate market, meaning commercial, restaurants, and a potential hotel that could provide a meeting space in <br /> addition to lodging. He hopes that the Board will approve this tonight. By doing so, the Board does not relinquish <br /> control. Staff will ensure that moving forward the development plan is in concert with the guidelines. He thanked the <br /> Board. <br /> Kim Piracci asked Mr. Parker if the Board does not approve this tonight,will the project be"done." She asked if this is <br /> what he said and how it would work if this is not approved. <br /> Jim Parker said that they are on a timeline and not making a decision tonight will push the process back. He asked if <br /> Mr. Harvey knew how far it would be pushed back. <br /> Michael Harvey replied that it is hard to say because the next item on the agenda deals with how public hearings are <br /> scheduled. The scenario that could be forthcoming on this project is that the Board tables the decision and takes it up <br /> at the November meeting and the Board makes a recommendation at the November meeting. It is conceivable that if <br /> the text amendment being reviewed next is approved, it could be schedules at a public hearing in December, <br /> January, or February to review this case. <br /> Lydia Wegman asked if there was a possibility that this could be reviewed at the November 14th quarterly public <br /> hearing if the Board made a decision at its November 1st meeting. <br /> Michael Harvey said that would not be possible because of the heavy workload associated with getting meeting <br /> packets together. Draft minutes may not be done in time and the BOCC needs to be able to review the draft minutes <br /> to understand the Planning Board's decision. There is not sufficient time. <br /> Lydia Wegman said that she understood. <br /> Kim Piracci asked—what if this gets put off for 6 months. Why would the developer say"nevermind?" <br /> Lydia Wegman quickly noted that this project could potentially be heard in February 2018 at the quarterly public <br /> hearing, a 3 month delay. <br /> Kim Piracci asked that if it were 6 months,why would the developer want to exit? <br /> Jim Parker said that they are contractually-bond to the land. <br /> Tony Blake said that it sounded like there was a contingency at play and there is an end date on it. <br /> Kim Piracci asked if these properties had already been purchased. <br /> Paul Guthrie said that it sounded like options to buy. <br /> Jim Parker said that they are options,which is typical. <br /> PB MEMBER?asked if Mr. Parker could tell them when the contract expires. <br /> Jim Parker told him that he will not tell the Board when the contracts expire as a matter of confidentiality between the <br /> seller and the buyers. <br /> Lydia Wegman agreed that it was a matter of confidentiality. <br />