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435 center close to downtown. He strongly encouraged support of the plan and felt it will benefit downtown as well as the overall City. Ms. Beverly Hoye stated she has worked on this project in marketing for two years, attending regional and national marketing meetings. She advised the only tenant that will be attracted to this location is a supermarket, which will be the highest and best use of the land. She stated the project is expertly designed and will best enhance the gateway to the entrance of the City. The following persons spoke in opposition to the appeal: Mr. Richard L. Irby, 3780 Stanley Boulevard, owner of the land across the street from the proposed development, presented his letter dated December 17, 1988, which stated that over the past six months Stanley Partners has been planning the development of a 200,000 sq. ft. shopping center on property located on Stanley Boulevard across from his property. To accomplish their objective, Stanley Partners will be required to widen Stanley Boulevard by an additional 50 feet and install substantial improvements to service a full commercial shopping center. He stated the problem is that Stanley Partners are not willing to dedicate anything from their side but are almost demanding that he totally accommodate their needs. Their original hope was for the City to take Mr. Irby's land under a condemnation proceeding and pay absolutely nothing and then proceed to give it to Stanley Partners for development. Because of their approach, no transaction has been possible to date, and barring a big change in their business philosophy and methods, nothing will be accomplished in the future. Mr. Irby set forth in his letter some history regarding the way Stanley Partners have handled the negotiations for the proposed road alignment. He stated the latest communication was on December 5, 1988, when he received a map setting forth a modification which still takes 50 feet across the front of his property, except in front of his store. This is clearly unacceptable and goes against Stanley Partners recent word of only wanting 25 feet. As in the past, they have offered nothing from their side. This plan still substantially affects his residence and is totally unacceptable. Mr. Irby stated the result will be a future condemnation for the other 25 feet on his side and further long drawn out harrassment to him and his family. He stated that as of December 17th he has not heard from Stanley Partners and as of this time he hereby withdraws his offer due to non-action on their part as it appears that no agreement is possible. His only request is to be left alone. Mr. Ray White, owner of the property next to Mr. Irby, known as the Ray's Electric property, stated he bought this property two years ago but had his business at this location for the past ten years. He stated he is not against a project across the street but is against giving his property to benefit development on the - 10 - 12-20-88