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I area having some industrial zoning, however, that local business might be more appropriate to give the residential property owners more say in the types of business uses that could be placed next to them. Larry Cooper of 204 East High Street advised that he had purchased a residence in this area recently and had been at the hearing on the Wakeman property. He advised that one of the reasons he purchased his house was that the area would eventually turn into a commercial one and that he felt this was the highest and best use. He also stated that he liked his house and where he lived but certainly was not opposed to the commercial uses in the area. Bill Abbott advised that the zoning map showed the north side of High Street was now primarily a commercial use and that the other side would probably turn into a commercial use either now or in the near future. Based upon this the local business classification might be more suitable to this property in question to keep the whole area from going to general business. Chairman Kimmel then advised all of the parties present that new notices must be sent out and that the next meeting would be April 28, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. The next item to come before the board was the unsafe building violation of the Lowry property at One West Main Street. Building Inspector Beikman advised that permits had been obtained by the Lowrys and that they still were waiting for better weather to complete their work. Bill Abbott asked Mr. Beikman for a recommendation. Mr. Beikman stated that he would like to see a hearing date set if there was not substantial compliance by the - -5-