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28 <br /> the sixth principle is water resources preservation, and she read from the comprehensive plan <br /> about concerns of water availability and the protection of water being a high priority. She said <br /> this project does not meet these criteria. She said the seventh principle is promoting economic <br /> prosperity and diversity, and noted that jobs and tax revenue could contribute to prosperity, but <br /> gas stations and convenience stores do not add to diversity. She said the final principle is to <br /> preserve community character, and it is hard to argue that a large travel center does this, <br /> despite its close proximity to the highways. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said she returns to the second guiding principle of sustainable <br /> growth and economic development, which links the economy with the environment. She said <br /> clean air and water are essential for public safety, and environmental concerns are at the top <br /> when making decisions. She said the proposed rezoning violates the second principle, and the <br /> BOCC can advocate for economic development without the sale and storage gasoline. She <br /> said the project is not consistent with the comprehensive plan, and the current zoning meets the <br /> goals of the plan. She said the positives of the application do not outweigh the negatives. <br /> Commissioner Greene expressed appreciation to the Applicant for being willing to <br /> reconsider some of the plans, and having further discussions. <br /> John Roberts said the BOCC can propose conditions, but must give the Applicant time <br /> to review the conditions, and have the item brought back at a subsequent meeting. <br /> Chair Price asked if it is appropriate for a Commissioner to make a motion for approval <br /> or denial. <br /> James Bryan, County Attorney's Office, said yes, that is appropriate should the Board <br /> so desire. <br /> Michael Harvey reviewed the conditions that he has heard raised this evening: the <br /> realignment of Ben Johnston Road; the possibility of reducing the scale of the Buc-ee's; the <br /> possibility of 10 EV Charging stations going live on day 1; additional information from County <br /> staff on the application of the principles of the Comprehensive Plan; and additional information <br /> about water. <br /> Commissioner Fowler echoed Commissioner Dorosin and Commissioner Greene's <br /> comments about the scale of Buc-ee's, and said there would need to be a significant reduction <br /> in scale for her to be willing to support the rezoning request. She said she read every letter, <br /> took phone calls, and listened to all discussions on this project. She said she understands Buc- <br /> ee's interest in the site, and the zoning change is suited to their needs, but this type of project is <br /> not allowed under existing zoning. She said she knows the County needs to renovate schools, <br /> support fire and public safety, needs additional commercial tax revenue, etc. She said it is <br /> unclear if this would be new revenue or replacing revenue. She said she would really like to <br /> see development on this land, but she has many concerns that this proposal is not aligned with <br /> the Comprehensive Plan, or land use goals, and the 2017 resolution to reduce greenhouse gas <br /> emissions. She said the BOCC is charged to meet the needs of the present generation without <br /> compromising the needs of the future generations, and this project does not meet the definition <br /> of sustainable. She said this project does not decrease carbon emissions, and makes it easier <br /> to continue the use of fossil fuels. She said she is concerned about water consumption, as this <br /> project will use 15% of the available resources, which will impact what other projects can come <br /> online in the future. She said she is also concerned about all the local residents who use well <br /> water. She said this project will disrupt transportation, and people's ability to get where they <br /> need to go. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said the project would need to be 1/3 the size or less for her to <br /> consider it. She said she would also want to discuss the height of the project, as well as many <br /> other things. She said, as this project stands, she would vote no. <br /> Commissioner McKee said the BOCC is voting whether or not to approve a zoning <br /> change, not a project, but as Buc-ee's is the only project, it is joined at the hip to the rezoning <br />