HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1866 (2)acreage, 95% were in favor and 5% were opposed.
Robert raylgr (opposition): Asked how the percentages had changed. Allison advised that
Mrs. Helen Wooten had brought in additional material (4 signatures).
Helen Wooten (advocate): Requested that Snow Creek Church not be involved. Allison said
it would not be appropriate to count the church in the percentages; however, it was not appropriate
to delete it from the listing.
JqM Mishoc (opposition): Advised he was the Administrative Chairman for the Snow Creek
Church Board. The church board voted against the R-20 zoning.
Jim Rickert. Jr. (opposition): Complained that citizens had to contend with too many laws
and regulations. Did not want the R-20 zoning.
Jane Burris (opposition): I was born and raised in this area. I do not live in the city and
this is by choice."
David Rule (opposition): Recently renovated a 100 -year-old farmhouse. Wife would like
to place a beauty shop in back of the property. Complained this could not be accomplished if the
R-20 zoning was approved.
James Rickert. Sr. (opposition): Mentioned that four generations of the Rickert family had
lived, or were living, on the road. Advised that if his home burned down, he would not have the
financial means to rebuild. He would not be able to place a mobile home on the site if the zoning
was approved.
Clarence Bitts (opposition):. Wanted the area to remain residential agricultural for his
grandchildren.
John Rickert (opposition): Mentioned he had a 16 -year-old son and the two of them had
discussed opening a business together on the property.
William Mason (opposition): Mentioned his land was in two tracts and asked if it would be
permissible for his wife to sign against the petition. Mentioned the Bill of Rights and the free
enterprise clause.
Lawrence Cowan (opposition): Indicated he lived in the area and was a member of the
church; however, he was speaking in opposition for his father who owned land in tile proposed
district.
Robert Taylor (opposition): Mentioned that if the area became R-20, it was not fair that
farmers would be able to have mobile homes on their property for "hired hands," but that other
property owners but would be prohibited from having them (mobile homes).
Elizabeth Rule (opposition): Asked why farming could be done but other businesses were
prohibited in R-20 zoning.
Becky Mishoe (opposition): Stated the initial problem started because people were afraid
a "trailer park" was moving into the area.
Janet Hall (advocate): Mentioned she did not want her property devalued by mobile home
developments. Also suggested that the planning board investigate exemptions for the elderly and
young in zoning areas.
Michael McLain (advocatch Stated he wanted to protect the community and did not want
"trailers."