A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 10, 1987

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 10, 1987, at 9:OO a.m. in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: Thomas J . Windram, Chairman; Glenn C. Burhans; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; James R. Carson, Jr.: and C. A. "Lex" Deems. Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney: James C. Watkins, Clerk: Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Katherine A. McDonald, County Administrator's

Assistant; and Sandra Carter, Deputy Clerk.

James C. Watkins, Clerk, gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Deems.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Hurhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Hoard approved the Minutes of February 3, 1987, as corrected.

Action on the Minutes of the Special Meeting of January 28, 1987, were postponed until the meeting of February 17, 1987.

BONDS - CONTRACTOR

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Hoard approved the following Contractor Bonds:

New

4012 William T. Dalton, III dba Dalton & Owens Electric Service

(Electrical)

4431 Kenneth B. Coker dba Florida Heating & Cooling (Mechanical)

4432 Mark C. Strong dba Electric Services, Inc. (Electrical)

4433 Kenneth Shimkets dba Screen Master Corp. (Aluminum

Specialty)

4434 Franklin D. Riddle dba Riddle Enterprises (Plumbing)

REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Hoard acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases for the week ending January 31, 1987, in the amont of $19,386.94.

ASSESSMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens:

Lakeview Heights Subdivision

Leslie H. and Velma E. Brown $ 740.46

Leslie H. and Velma E. Brown and Arleta Witzki 740.46

Martha Her-nice Barber 757.68

Jennings E. and Donna T. Griffin 740.46

Ralph L. and Elaine Jones 1,205.40

Willie Mae Elkins 861.00

James Donald Walls 861.00

Mary Edith Walls 861.00

Ruby K. Pelt 740.46

Earl Herman Pelt 740.46

Charles and Glenda Nix 792.12

Gerald and Mark Uebele 740.46

William D. and Jessie E. Meinzie 861.00

Henry Thomas Buck, Franklin Francis Buck, 740.46

Charlene J. Wise and Sarah Ann Carley

Chester and Mary Lou Stamper 861.00

Clifford Willoughby and Norma Jean Willoughby 740.46

Virginia and Charlie H. Yount 861.00

Harbor Shores Subdivision

Wilbur R. and Maxine R. Gradin 356.25

Daniel M. and Susan J. Heard 337.03

Country Club View Subdivision

June M. Thompson 507.19

Western Shores Subdivision

Maurice Lewis 818.61

Robert O. and Helen E. Lewis 588.39

Robert O. and Helen E. Lewis 508.39

Palmer J. and Charlotte D. Peterson 687.14

Ravenswood Park Subdivision

Phillip and Sally C. Odom 232.85

Claud W. and Freeda E. Bowers 214.40

Claud W. and Freeda E. Bowers 662.88

Hilltop Subdivision

Robert D. and Deloris Creech 1,095.34

James D. and Lynn M. Beckom, Sr. 733.57

Springs Bath & Yacht Club

Michael and Adelgunde L. Racano 820.45

Astor Forest Campsites

Jack L. and Mary L. Boozer 1,176.78

Silver Lake Subdivision

Lucia Elaine Rigsby 252.75

Betty M. Snyder 744.41

Joanna Shores Subdivision

Darrell D. and Sonya E. Pursell 113.32

Florida Fruitland Park Tropical Homesites

Russell C. and Dorothy B. Johnson 1,162.87

COURTS-JUDGES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Hoard approved and authorized the proper signatures on a Satisfaction of Judgment for William Dale Marsh, Juvenile, and Glenda Marsh Fessenden, Parent, in the amount of $150.00, Case No. 84-358-CJ.

Also included in the motion was approval and signature authorization on a Satisfaction of Judyment for William Dale Marsh, Juvenile, and Joseph Marsh and Glenda Fessenden, Parents, in the amount of $150.00, Case Nos. 84-1044-CJ and 85-83-CJ.

ZONING

Mr . Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, brought to the attention of the Board a request, by the Attorney representing Orlando Regional Medical Center, to omit certain wording in the proposed MP (Planned Industrial) pertaining to Zoning Ordinance #82-86.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to omit Paragraph 2 (B) on Page 5 of Zoning Ordinance #82-86, after a brief discussion by the Hoard, with a request that the remaining paragraphs be renumbered in order not to have an omission of letters in the paragraphs.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

MUNICIPALITIES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to develop agreements with appropriate cities to assign addresses on U.S. 441.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Mr. Joe Stephany, Director of Emergency Management, appeared before the Board to discuss a request to authorize United Telephone to begin billing for the 9-l-l nonrecurring costs, and to answer any questions there might be from the Board.

Mr. James Watkins, Clerk, stated that the Communications Committee had approved a request, to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their approval, that a fifty cent ($.50) fee be implemented, for each phone in the County, over the next 18 months. Total monies collected are anticipated to be approximately $625,000.00.

Discussion occurred regarding proposals received from General Telephone & Electronics, as well as from United Telephone, regarding implementing the 9-l-l system and how it would work. Mr. Stephany stated that United Telephone would collect the tees for the County, retaining 1% administrative fees, and returning the money collected, to the County, on a monthly basis.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request to authorize united Telephone to begin billing for 9-l-l nonrecurring costs.

Commr. Carson abstained from voting as he is on the Board for United Telephone.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Bassville Fire District to put out for bid one (1) twin-screw cab and chasis for a water tanker, to replace the 1965 Auto Car, at an estimated cost of $40,000.00.

Mr. William Johnson, Maintenance Captain for the Bassville Fire District, appeared before the Board and answered questions addressed to him regarding said twin-screw cab and chasis.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/MUNICIPALITIES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the hoard approved the Mutual Aid Agreement between Lake County and the City of Tavares and authorized the proper signatures on same.

PUBLIC HEALTH/AGRICULTURAL CENTER

Discussion occurred regarding a request from the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services for meeting space on Tuesday evenings, for a six week period, for Foster Parents.

The County Administrator stated that at the present time there is not any space available within the Courthouse: however, HRS had been notified to contact the Agricultural Extension Service to inquire about available space. At this time, the County Administrator's Office has not received a reply.

No action was taken at this time.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MOSQUITO-AQUATIC WEED CONTROL

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request for Lonnie Strickland and Eric Cotsenmoyer to attend a special training session on the role of the Florida Anti-Mosquito Association, in helping districts and counties carry out responsibilities, in Tampa, on February 26, 1987, at a cost of $50.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MOSQUITO-AQUATIC WEED CONTROL

PUBLIC HEALTH

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request for Robert Rinehart, Elmer Waters, Andrew Duncan, Jeffrey Maxwell and Franklin F ritzinger to attend a HRS Mosquito Training and Certification Workshop, in Daytona Beach, on March 12, 1987, at a total cost of $30.00.

BONDS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request to release a Maintenance Bond, in the amount of $3,480.00, on Vi-Brod Subdivision.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SUBDIVISIONS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release an Irrevocable Letter of Credit for maintenance, in the amount of s14,000.00, on Lake Saunders Acres Subdivision.

BONDS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release a Maintenance Bond, in the amount of $6,637.20, on New Bradford Estates Subdivision, 1st Addition.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved a request for Robert C. Lamb, Sugar Loaf Mountain Area, District #3 to live on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling unit is being built, subject to the proper bond being posted and with the understanding that his mobile home will be removed upon the completion of his conventional dwelling unit or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

Commr. Smoak abstained from the discussion and voting as he is the adjacent property owner.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request for an end of probation increase for Emmett Stallings, Principal Planner.

DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved a request to accept the following non-exclusive easement deeds:

T. E. Neville Off Sugarloaf Mt. Rd. #3-2350

John/Donna Welton; Richard/Carol Off Sugarloaf Mt. Rd. #3-2350

Bond: David/Cindy Nollmeyer;

Thomas/Laura Duddles

Commr. Smoak abstained from the discussion and voting as he is an adjacent property owner.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from Marion County for an Agreement with Lake County for the maintenance of certain Marion County roads, using the same rates which are currently established in the County and with a stipulation that any future rate increases will automatically apply to the agreement.

PUBLIC WORKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from the County Administrator, to add a staff position to the Public Works Department, for research and planning purposes, with the position title being Public Works Coordinator or Public works Planner, with a salary range of $21,000.00 to $28,000.00.

PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL/APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Ms. Carole Perez, Human Services Program Administrator in Economic Services for Lake County, to replace Mr. Bob Froeman as the representative for the State of Florida, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, on the Private Industry Council.

LANDFILLS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved a franchise for Industrial Waste Service.

SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, requested approval and signature authorization on a Complete Release regarding a law suit against Auto Owners Insurance and United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, concerning an orange grove which was killed by one of the County's landfills. He stated that his office had received two checks, in the amount of $4,000.00 each, which was the amount of the settlement ($8,000.00 total).

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on a Complete Release regarding the law suit as stated above.

Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.

JAILS/SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, brought to the attention of the Hoard a suit against the County reyarding a tire protection defect in the Old Jail. He stated that it will cost $64,100.00 to correct the situation. He also stated that the problem had been brought to the attention of the Building Committee and the Committee requested that the Board declare an emergency, to have the job done, and authorize John Dickerson & Associates to see that the project is completed in as quick a time as possible.

0n a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request by the Building Committee to declare an emergency and authorize John Dickerson & Associates to see that a fire protection defect in the Old Jail is corrected as soon as possible, in an amount not to exceed $64,1OO.O0, by installing a new fire protection system that will bring it into compliance with State law.

ELECTIONS

Commr. Smoak brought to the attention of the Board the fact that the Board has looked at County Commission districts for some time and nobody has been overly concerned about the district lines, due to the fact that it was a countywide election. He stated that he has asked the County Administrator's Office to get together with the Planning Department and look at some of the work which was previously done with the last Federal census with the intent of developing, for the Board of County Commissioner's review, a realignment of districts. He stated that his principal interest is to see that South Lake County is assured of a representative on the Board. The way it is presently structured, it is conceivable that south Lake County would not have a sitting member on the Board of County Commissioners. He stated that he will speak to Mrs. Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, to find out what procedure she will have to go through and try to come up with some kind of estimate concerning the time involved. He hopes to readdress said single member districts for the public and have the issue revisited on the ballot, with the opportunity for the public to have some sort of open communication and debate. He has asked the Planning Department, through Mr. Willett, County Administrator, to take a look at redistricting Commission district lines and bring something back to the Board to look at, prior to the 1988 election.

No action was taken at this time.

FAIRGROUNDS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from Commr. Burhans, Tourist Development Council Chairman, to burn the brush off the property purchased from the Libby Corporation, to be used for the future Lake County Expo Center.

ELECTIONS/MUNICIPALITIES

Discussion occurred regarding a"straw ballot" which Astor will be having on February 17, 1987, regarding the Astor hater/Sewer District.

The Board members stated that they did not approve Item #2 on the ballot, as follows: I favor the establishment of an Astor Sewage District to be managed by Lake County.

The County Attorney, Chris Ford, stated that he had spoken with Mrs. Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, and had asked her to send the Board a sample ballot for their review. He stated that is is strictly a "straw ball-~ : which the residents of Astor are putting on themselves. He also stated that the Hoard cannot authorize the Supervisor of Elections to oversee such an election, as it is prohibited by the Statute itself to have a special election regarding this matter.

No action was taken at this time.

FAIRGROUNDS/BIDS

Discussion occurred regarding the need to start clearing the land purchased from the Libby Corporation for the future Expo Center.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Hoard authorized the County Administrator to seek bids from those people who are in the business of land clearing, to clear the County acreage purchased at the Hwy. 27/19/Turnpike interchange, and to submit said bids to the Board for further consideration. Bid specs to include pushing, piling, burning and spreading of the burned piles, as a separate bid item. Secondly, to obtain a bid for bush and bog, or a double cut with a twenty-two inch (22") blade, pulling a drag behind it, as an additional bid item.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 10:15 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess and would reconvene at 2:00 p.m.

ZONING

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimouslv, the Board approved the postponement of the following cases:

CUP#685A-2 James Pollet March 10, 1987

#l-87-2 James Pollet March 10, 1987

#10-87-3 Charlotte Rotenberg April 14, 1987

PUBLIC HEARING #232-86-2 James C. Sparks

Mr. David Clapsaddle, Principal Planner, informed the Board that said case was postponed on January 13, 1987 until this date, to allow the petitioner to come back before the Board for a CP (Planned Commercial) rather than C-2 (Community Commercial).

Mr. Ronald Gunno appeared before the Board and stated that he and his associates were yoing to put in a pizza parlor and/or miniature golf course on the property in question. He displayed a site plan for the Board's review.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CP (Planned Commercial).

PUBLIC HEARING #220-86-l C. W. Shepherd, Jr.

Mr. Dan Robuck, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared before the Board requesting rezoning from RR (Rural Residential) to RMRP (Mobile Home Rental Park Residential District).

Discussion occurred regarding Lake Unity and what effect such a large development would have on the lake. Mr. Kobuck stated that his client has no plans to use the lake and would agree to any stipulations regarding the lake.

Mr. Conley Kidd, who lives on the west side of the lake, appeared before the Board in approval of the denial. He stated that he had obtained petitions from approximately 140 residents in the area, in opposition of the request, which he submitted for the record.

Mr. Wayne Zimmerman, adjoining property owner, appeared before the Board in approval of the denial. He gave various reasons why the Board should approve denial of the request.

Mrs. Linda Gay, who lives on the west side of the property in question, appeared before the Board in approval of the denial, stating that she and her family had moved to Leesburg from Tampa, after an extensive search for a place in which she and her husband would like to live and raise their family. She thouyht when she purchased the property in 1985 that it would remain an RR classification.

Ms. Ethel M. Mathews, a resident who resides on Eagles Nest Road, appeared before the Board in favor of the denial. she stated that, in her opinion, there are already too many residents in the area. She has lived in the area almost sixty (60) years, and her husband for eighty-six (86) years, and feels that she is being pushed out. She owns eighty (80) acres and the family owns three hundred and fifty (350) acres.

0n a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the request for rezoning from RR (Rural Residential) to RMKP (Mobile Home Rental Park Residential District).

PUBLIC HEARING #208-86-3 All-Seasons Resort, Inc.

Mr. David Clapsaddle, Principal Planner, informed the Board that he had received a telephone call from the petitioner stating that they would be mailing a letter to the Board requesting to have the case withdrawn.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved postponement of said case for thirty (30) days, awaiting written communication from the petitioner.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP#86/12/5-3 Sunshine Peat, Inc.

No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to amend the CUP and delete Item D (3) regarding the number of trips per day.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Hoard upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the CUP in A (Agricultural) for peat extraction, as amended.

PUBLIC HEARING #245-86-3 William G. Haynie

Daniel Sperry, Jr.

No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PFD (Public Facilities District) for an electrical substation.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP#940-4 Lake County Planning & Zoning

Commission

No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for revocation of CUP#940-4.

PUBLIC HEARING #5-87-4 Mark Carson

Commr. Carson stated, for the record, that the petitioner was not related to him in any way.

Ms. Lois Smith, appeared before the Board in opposition of the request, statiny that her concern was a legal easement going to her property.

Mr. Sanford Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, stated that the case does not affect Ms. Smith's legal access.

Ms. Debbie Hall, representing Lake Land Planning, and the petitioner, Mark Carson, appeared before the Hoard, reviewed a map, and discussed the legal easement. Mr. Carson stated that he does not own the land that the easement is on.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Hoard upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to AR (Agricultural Residential).

PUBLIC HEARING #9-85A-4 Margaret Cammack

No one present wished to discuss the request with the Hoard.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Hoard upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoniny Commission and approved the request for a one year extension of the approved Preliminary Development Plan for PUD #21-85.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP#87/1/2-4 James Gills

Mrs. Paulette Alexander, representing Professional Engineering Consultants, Inc., appeared before the Board to discuss the request and to answer any questions there might. She discussed a site plan and stated that the development consists of 5 acre homesites, with horse trails, totaling 150 acres in all. She stated that the only reason the petitioner needs a CUP is because there is more dirt on the site than is needed (which needs to be removed), so the petitioner is going to sell it. Because the petitioner is selling the dirt, before the development is beyun, he has to have a CUP. This will not be an environmental threat.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Hoard upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for a CUP in A (Ayricultural) for Pre-development extraction of sand and clay.

PUBLIC HEARING #3-87-5 John M. Kennedy

No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Hoard upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Ayricultural) to RE (Rural Estates).

PUBLIC HEARING #9-87-l Harold R. Hord

No one present wished to discuss the request with the Hoard.

On a motion by Commr. Hurhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Hoard upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Ayricultural) to AR (Agricultural Residential).

PUBLIC HEARING #2-87-l Raymond and Barbara S. Walsh

No one present wished to discuss the request with the Boa rd.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Hoard upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from HMRP (Mobile Home Rental Park Residential) to R-1-15 (Residential Estates).

PUBLIC HEARING #8-87-4 Glenn G. Thompson

No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from RR (Rural Residential) to C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial) for storage for a tile business.

PUBLIC HEARING #7-87-l Surindar Sinyh Bedi

No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Hoard upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to PFD (Public Facilities District) for an Adult Congregate Living Facility.

PUBLIC HEARING #11-87-3 Adolf Schwedes

Mr. Horace Pall, Mr. Mack Jones, and Mr. Don Page, President, representing Mid-Florida Branch 209 of the Fleet Reserve Association,

appeared before the Board in opposition of the denial. Mr. Pall stated that his organization was a national organization composed of active duty, disabled, and retired members of the United States Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps - similar to such organizations as the P.F.W., American Legion, and P.A.V. He also stated that the reason for the request was to enable his organization to construct a Veterans Hall on the property in question. His organization feels that the hall would be an asset to any community where it is located.

Mr. Stan Pruitt and Mr. Glen Gambrell, owners of property across from the property in question, appeared before the Board in favor of the denial.

Mr. Pruitt stated that the desire of the residents in the area is to maintain and enhance Lane Park Road as a residential area.

The building of such a hall would not be a suitable addition to the existing residential atmosphere and might detract from the desirability

and value of the existing residential properties. Also, the hall would cause added road traffic.

Mrs. Freda Clysor, resident on Lane Park Road for the past 39 years, appeared before the Board in favor of the denial. She stated that she saw no need to widen Lane Park Road, just for one building, when the road will service the residents in the area as it is.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PFD (Public Facilities District) for a Veterans Hall and meeting place, with a stipulation that the rezoning fee be refunded and for the staff to assist them in locating property which will meet their needs in an area which is compatible.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP#87/1/1-3 M. Dwight Rodgers, Jr.

No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for a CUP in A (Agricultural) for a fish farm, nursery and private grass air-strip.

PUBLIC HEARING #6-87-3 Tony and Carey Hubbard

No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.

Commr. Smoak stated that he has a beneficial interest in the property adjacent to the property in question and, therefore, will not vote on the request. He stated that the petitioner is on vacation and that his intention was to build some starter housing in the area and feels that the petitioner may not be interested in the RE classification due to the square footage requirement. tie suggested that the Hoard postpone this case until the Hoard meeting of February 17, 1987, at 9:30 a.m., in order to give the petitioner a chance to speak for himself.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Hoard approved to postpone this case until the Hoard Meeting of February 17, 1987, at 9:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.

PUBLIC HEARING #4-87-3 William K. Stratford

No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to AR (Agricultural Residential).

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.

THOMAS J. WINDRAM, CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK

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