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. would be deeds to the land and the home. The association would have control of the maintence and planting etc. The approximate value of each unit is $150,000.00, which is above the value of most of the homes in the area. The floor space is also comparable or better. Mr. Holloway drew attention to one of the hand outs, which was a picture of the proposed buildings. Commissioner Young asked if the sides of the building would be brick or vinyl. Mr. Holloway answered that it would be a heavy vinyl. Commissioner Logan asked Mr. Holloway what the current zoning is, Mr. Holloway said, that it was zoned R-1. Commissioner Erhart asked what the square footage was, if there, would be sidewalks along Indiana Street and would it be stated that the vinyl siding would be .048. Mr. Holloway said that living space would be 1100 square feet,there, will be sidewalks on Indiana Street and yes, it will state the heaver vinyl would be used. Commissioner Mc Guire ask, what set backs on the front would be. Mr. Holloway said, it would be 25 feet. Commissioner Williamson stated the he could not see what would make the buildings worth $300,000 any better than the doubles a street over. Mr. Holloway said that each unit would approx. 140,000 to 150,000 and that Mr. Striebeck has had it work in Indianapolis. Neal Almond who lives at 101 E. County Line Road expressed several concerns. John Sheridan 177 E County Line Road spoke of a house being for sale next to him. His concern is, if that house has not sold in over two years,how could this sell for much more. Commissioner Williamson said he thought putting in a couple of homes would be a better solution for this property. Commissioner Logan feels that the property just as well stay empty. After,more discussion about restriction,wording and other projects in the area, Commissioner Bryant motioned to deny a continuance, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Williamson, the vote was 4-4. A motion to grant a continuance made by Commissioner Erhart, the second came from Commissioner McGuire, the vote was 4-4. At this time Commissioner Williamson motion to give a negative recommendation to the Town Council, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Bryant. The motion carried 6- 2. The next item to be heard was; rezone 2 lots on Old State Road 67 for Habitat for Humanity. Pete Foley spoke in behalf of Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Foley explained the project as two Habitat homes being built on two lots with one being, 110x75 and the other being,115x75. Mr. Foley explained what Habitat for Humanity is. It is local and a nonprofit organization that provides a way to help eliminate poverty housing in Morgan County. He also said that if this is granted,they do partner with the home owner in seeing that the property is cared for. Mr. Foley introduced board members Dave Stafford, Susan Brooks, Ray Land and Larry Floyd.