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'-- ) Don Robinson, 275 st. Rd. 42 then questioned the Commission as to what constitutes a Buffer Zone. Joel Beebe read the definition of a Buffer and stated there is 100' of Buffer required with an I2 classification. However, it is up to the oWner to determine the type of buffer they will use. Don Adams of Bethel Road asked further questions regarding buffers and their setback requirements. Mr. Adams also requested examples of the type of businesses in the 12 classification. Signe Nicholson then read some of the business uses that constitute the different classifications. Paul Bryant, a former Morgan County Planning Commission member, pointed out that the failure to adopt a Comprehensive Plan several years ago would not have allowed Charmil Estates Subdivision and another subdivision south of this to develop as this was prime industrial property. A motion was ~ade by Signe Nicholson to deny the Petition to Rezone to 12. The motion died for lack of a second. Steve Edwards then made a motion to approve the rezbning of the Rawlings property to I2. A second was made by Bill Abbott. Joel Beebe then called for further discussion before a final vote was taken. Signe Nicholson wept as she told the Commission her reasons for wanting to deny this request. Ms. Nicholson stated that she had spoken to many people in the community and was speaking for them as they were afraid to speak up and be publicly rediculed. Signe indicated that many people wish Mooresville to remain a bedroom community and she felt that the timing was not being taken into consider- ation. Steve Edwards then took the floor and stated his reasons for allowing this property to be rezoned. Steve noted that more than two (2) years were spent preparing the Commission's Comprehensive Plan of which Ms. Nicholson not only chaired but her firm was paid $6,700.00 as a consultant to work on the plan. This plan was developed to be used by the Commission as a guide to follow in making better zoning decisions than Morgan County which allows housing to develop near prime industrial sites. Steve further noted that Ms. Nicholson did not raise her concerns at the time the Comprehensive plan was prepared and he felt there was a lot to offer if developed properly. Joel Beebe then called for a vote with Steve Edwards, Bill Abbott, David Barry, David Minardo, Charles McGuire and Joel Beebe voting for the motion and Signe Nicholson and Shirley Welker opposing. Under further New Business, Caperton Builders chose not to appear at this meeting regarding their inquiry on changing their original plot plan so no action - 2 -