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George Davis, speaking in behalf of his wife’s application, maintained that none of the opponents to the rezoning, except Skowronski, would be affected by approval of the proposal. He charged that the Harrises, unsuccessful bidders on the same property, had planned to cut up the parcel into small lots for development. Miriam Harris, who had spoken previously against the rezoning, immediately objected to her husband being characterized as a developer but Davis ignored her comments. "Those opposed to this are very much interested in cutting up Rappahannock County into small lots,” he claimed.
Surmise And Speculation "Most of the controversy that arises in this county (centers around) surmise, and speculation...looking for something that isn't there,” Davis continued. “They (opponents to the Davis rezoning) don’t understand what's going on.” He maintained that his wife’s proposals were not going to be “near as objectionable” as furniture maker Peter Kramer’s business “right in the middle of town...in view of the courthouse.”
Davis said the rezoning request for B-2 commercial designation was "limited to what’s in the application” and would involve no new buildings. “1 pay the taxes, upkeep and insurance (on the property in question). Just to what extent do I have to satisfy the objections of these characters?” he asked, indicating the audience with a sweep of his arm.
Noting that concern had been expressed over rezoning agriculture land, Davis argued that farm land could be kept open by generating an income out of existing buildings, as his wife proposed to do. "Rezoning is an option that every taxpayei has...in a free enterprisi system. I’m free to decidi what option 1 want to follow," he said, in apparent reterenci
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