Carthy said that the Christmas tree farm is like

Carthy said that the Christmas tree farm is like any orchard or similar agricultural use and not considered commercial and that a commercial use such as the Blue Rock Inn is allowed in an agricultural zone. He said the well might present a problem, but it would be the responsibility of the Health Department to settle that. He said the Woodwards would have to put up a bond to make sure the screening is done this time and that bond will require the original screening be included. Finally he commented that as a result of the four-lane project on the highway little commercially zoned land is left. Of such land he asked, “If it is not on the market and the owners don’t want to sell it, is it available?”

William Dobrovir also opposed the rezoning saying it would take “prime” agricultural land out of production and lead to serious safety problems with increased traffic.

H. “Clark” Clark said he owTned land on the mountain overlooking the parcel scheduled for rezoning. He said he was speaking also for his father and sister who own land adjoining the property. He said nationwide there is a glut of commercial property going unused. He offered to help the Woodwards find another property to use for their business.

Brenda Collins said she is an appraiser and “expert witness.” She said she was representing the Caldwells, Clarks and Jenkinses. She said granting the rezoning would make the Clark and Jenkins properties nearly worthless. She also said there is a lot of unused commercial property that should be used before more land is zoned commercial.

John Hartline, who owns property behind Mr. Caldwell said he was not concerned about the value of his property, but he was concerned about the land, his own and the land the Woodwards will buy. He said there was a group of people who