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'--' - likewise as did Joel Beebe, and Signe Nicholson. Signe Nicholson also stated that the street is the natural barrier for a buffer between the residential use and the commercial use on the other side of the property. William Abbott advised that the commercial use will eventually be throughout this area and that he felt that it might be the highest and best use and potentially a good buffer to put local business in this area versus general business at a later date. Signe Nicholson advised that the residential use does have economic value and should be considered. Steve Edwards advised that none of these people were present when the Newcomer property was rezoned general business which is directly across the street. He also stated that he had recently purchased a property at 227 East Harrison Street which is directly behind this property in question and although he has no financial interest in the rezoning he wanted to state this for the record. Mr. Herzog then spoke and advised that he and Mr. Newcomer had reviewed the rezonlng of the Wakeman property prior to the hearing for this and felt that it would be an asset. He also advised that it was across the street and that this made a difference. Bill Abbott advised that a tire store could be placed on the old wakeman property which is across the street and would have a similar impact on the neighborhood. Mr. Herzog responded that he had been in the area since 1952 and that many of the current commercial uses had been established in the area prior to any zoning ordinance being placed in effect by the town. Board member Steve Edwards advised that he felt general business could be the highest and best use for this ground due to the surrounding -4-