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owner of a similar property without children.
Mr. Reynolds suggested that instead of allowing greater density for family subdivisions, the ordinances might instead waive filing fees or streamline the application process.
Doris Settle disagreed with Mr. Reynolds. “Not everybody can afford big pieces of property,” she said. “We pay our taxes the same as the others. I know there is abuse, but I think the family density should be allowed.”
Shirley Berry agreed with Mrs. Settle.
Other speakers supported Mr. Reynolds’s position. Robert Dennis said that most surrounding jurisdictions are struggling with family subdivision provisions. “The concern of the rural landowner is that if you carry this to its logical conclusion, you could end up with apartment houses all over the county. You have to think where this all leads. You have to have an ordinance that does not encourage people to come in and buy smaller tracts with the idea that they can divide.”
Susan Babcock also supported Mr. Reynolds’s position but said, “I know it’s not easy for families that have been here a long time. I would
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