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PlanningBoard | 2008-05-12 | 12 | and did not believe it would be workable in the event of a power outage. She believed a continually operating mechanical ventilation system would be a drain on energy resources, and that non-operating windows would be a problem in a power outage. President Cook completely agreed with the staff report. She noted that she had visited preschools in that area at one time, but did not believe it would be a healthy place for housing, given the jet traffic and noise. She believed this area should remain a commercial/industrial use. She noted that this would be a good case study on the necessity of appropriate zoning. Board member Cunningham concurred with the staff report, and believed that in this case, if you build it, they will not come. He agreed that this demonstrated the importance of zoning, as well as controlling dysfunctional uses coming together. Vice President Kohlstrand thanked staff and the members of the public, as well as the applicant, who put a great deal of effort into their presentation. She appreciated the respectful manner in which the hearing was conducted. She believed that there was overwhelming opposition in the community, and did not hear one resident speak in support of this item. She believed that it would invite more problems if a residential neighborhood were to be established near the runway. She did not believe the monetary benefits were an issue at all, because the uses were incompatible and that there would be noise complaints, regardless of any signed waiver. She could not support this request for a zoning change. Board member Lynch concurred with the staff report. He believed this was very poor land use planning, and that it was the applicant's right to come forward with such a request. He would not support this application. Board member McNamara concurred with the recommendation of the staff report. She believed the tax revenue benefit would disappear after Year 1, and it would be more beneficial to allow the business park to be successful in recruiting and developing the land as it was initially designed. She could not support this application. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft noted that relocating a business was time-consuming and expensive, and that while there may be a time to make amendments, she did not believe this was that time. Board member Cunningham moved to adopt the draft Planning Board Resolution to deny the proposed General Plan Amendment and zoning map amendment. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, with the following voice vote - 6. Noes: 0 Absent: 0. The motion passed. Mr. Thomas noted that this decision may be appealed within 10 days. President Cook called for a five-minute recess. Page 12 of 15 | PlanningBoard/2008-05-12.pdf |