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11/28/2016 MINUTES 3 to the property on Pfenning Road that HopeSource is proposing for an affordable housing development. PAUL RAWLINGS questioned the Transfer of Development Rights and if it would affect the HopeSource project. He recommended to the Board that they not vote on the issue tonight. COMMISSIONER JEWELL explained how the HopeSource project was not on the Agenda. CHAIRMAN O’BRIEN said he would only be voting on policy and not a specific item relating to HopeSource. He noted he has family that works for HopeSource and would not participate in discussions or projects that relate to them. NONA WALLACE agreed with Mr. Rawlings and said she has 24 property owners email address who do not agree with the proposed Docket Item. COMMISSIONER OSIADACZ said whether the Docket Item was approved or not it was important to note that it was not related to a specific project. STAN BLAZYNSKI said the proposal should be denied and felt it was forcing growth. PETER COOKSON asked what right’s the neighbors have who live within 500 feet of projects and if their concerns are listened to despite State requirements. COMMISSIONER JEWELL moved to deny the Docket Item 16-05. COMMISSIONER OSIADACZ seconded. COMMISSIONER JEWELL said he had requested the Docket Item over six months ago and it was not intended on being what people are thinking it is. COMMISSIONER OSIADACZ felt the proposal was to assist moving the County in the right direction, as there is an affordable housing crisis right now and something needs to be done. She said she would be voting to approve the amendment. COMMISSIONER O’BRIEN explained the item was not tied to a specific project, but rather more of a County-wide policy direction. He said it is not only needed throughout the County, but the State as well. He said the amendment would signal to developers that the County is serious in developing affordable housing. He said Elected Officials are elected to make tough decisions and he would be voting in opposition of the motion to deny the proposal. Motion was denied to remove Docket Item from consideration by a vote of 1-2. (Commissioner Jewell voted in favor of removing Docket Item 16-05 from consideration). 16-06 EXEMPT SIGNS: MR. HANSEN reviewed Docket Item 16-06 which would make political or real estate signs exempt from the Sign Ordinance in light of a recent Supreme Court Decision to be consistent with State Law. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the proposal claiming they did not feel there were any issues within the County. COMMISSIONER JEWELL suggested new language relating to timelines. THOSE PRESENT & TESTIFYING: JERRY MARTENS questioned if plat signs would be included. STAN BLAZYNSKI said he couldn’t believe they would be debating the First Amendment to the Constitution of free speech. He felt signs do not harm anyone and questioned where the County was heading and they shouldn’t be wasting their time. THERE