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showing the other businesses in the area that are zoned B2 and B3. The properties zoned B3 were zoned by the County as heavy business, which allows more than Mooresville's B3 zoning. Ross stated that they believe the B2 zoning is appropriate due to the zoning of the surrounding businesses and he believes that in the next few years, that corridor of 144 will all be zoned either B2 or B3 and possibly some 1. It is proposed that there will be a contractor's office there. He also stated that this rezone would be in compliance with the Master Plan that the Town is proposing. Charles McGuire was concerned that because the property is so narrow, it would put businesses behind people's houses. Ross Holloway stated that he believes that in the future someone will buy the other properties and make them into businesses as well. Mr. McGuire asked if there was a possibility of getting a variance instead. Susan Lieb stated that since she is the current owner of the property and she is trying to sell it, a variance will not work because the two people interested in buying the property will only buy it if they can put their contracting business there. John Ehrhart stated that he was concerned about some of the neighbors, however there was no one there to remonstrate. There being no comments from the audience, a motion was made by Chris Crouch, second by Robert Williamson to recommend the rezone to B2 to the Town Council. Motion carried 5-2. Ralph Foley was present representing Heartland Crossing, requesting final plat approval for the section now called "The Village", which used to be part of The Settlement. There were originally 57 lots, which has been reduced to 51 lots and instead of a cul-de-sac they now have a looped street. They have changed the name for marketing purposes. Ralph Foley stated that the homes would be the same as what was approved in the original PUD. Gary Carpenter of Cedar Run Development was present and stated that the houses in The Village would not be the same as what is in The Settlement. They are unique in style and would be a themed product. They call it a cottage look. However, he stated that all the commitments that were made with The Settlement would remain the same with these lots, as far as square footage, masonry, roofs, and several other items. He also stated, however, that all of those items were at the committee's discretion if they chose to waive them for a unique house, just as they have done in The Settlement. These homes would have a village look and be distinct from the homes in The Settlement. They will have the same price point as The Settlement. They will be 1,400 square feet minimum, and have a basement or crawl. Mike Young asked how the Commission could know for sure that these homes would not be built on a slab, because The Settlement was not supposed to have slabs and some homes in there do. Gary Carpenter stated that they never said that a home in The Settlement would not be built on a slab. He presented a letter that was sent to the Attorney General stating some complaints that they had received from the residents in The Settlement. They got no response from the Attorney General. The covenants and restrictions will be the same as in The Settlement. Troy Bryant asked if, according to the covenants and restrictions, they could put a slab home in The Village if they wanted to. Gary Carpenter stated that they could, just as they have in The Settlement. Troy asked for the paragraph to be read aloud that states that the committee could change the masonry requirements of the homes. Gary Carpenter read the paragraph from the PUD, which was approved by the County in 1996. He also stated that the committee consists of the three or so people working in the office. Ralph Foley stated that the only reason for bringing back the plat was because they reduced the