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current resident of St Clair St. states that he is not opposed but has concerns and that this could only add to current drainage problems He also questioned: would the layout be, would they be one building or multiple buildings, he asked about entrances, parking etc. how close to creek. Mr. Lee went on to mention there is already a current traffic problem especially after school and has already spoken to a police department about this. Ferrell Lender, audience member resides at 500 Arlington commended previous speaker and spoke again about current traffic problems. He feels improving the neighborhood would be great but has some of the same concerns as previous speaker. Neal Allman called for further questions: Pam Albertson addressed the concerns; stating that the traffic problem was nothing she could assist with and they are working with the county concerning the drainage. The plan is 2 stories so the surface run off and drainage should not be an issue. There are three lots so 3 duplexes. Perry King has concern about building within 75 feet of the available drainage. Tim Currens mentioned that this is something that should be discussed at the next Plan Commission meeting and the need to speak to Tim Bennett concerning drainage issues. Neal Allman questioned the possibility of a continuance; Tim Currens stated that a motion could be made with restrictions. When no further questions were asked; Perry King made a motion to continue the variance request until the June meeting, Charles McGuire seconded the motion and the motion passed 3-0. Tim Currens clarified the Plan Commission would hear the requested rezone as scheduled. The next item was a length to width ratio variance request by Holloway Engineering for the Ward Family and John Ward on E Woodside Dr. The owner of lots 11,12,13 are asking to divide the parcel into two lots; lots will be approximately 2 % to 1 not to exceed 4 to 1. John Larrison provided an aerial photo, he stated lots will be larger simply because they will be longer. Charles McGuire questioned access. John Larrison stated the current access crosses lots 11 and 12, improvements will be made and homes are on septic, all meetings with the town departments will take place to address entrances and all necessities. Neal Allman called for questions when none were asked and then read the findings of facts, he called for a motion; Charles McGuire made the motion to approve, Perry King seconded the motion and the motion passed 3-0. New Business: None