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P 1 WEBB, WEIDEN, DOYLE & RITZ ATTORNEYS AT LAW 329 WEST WILSON STREET MADISON,WISCONSIN 53703-3693 DAPHNE WEBB TELEPHONE MICHAEL S.WEIDEN 605.2664458 JAMES E.DOYLE,JR. OF COUNSEL PETER B.RITZ MICHAEL S.JACOBS JONATHAN BECKER May 1, 1984 Members of the County Board City-County Building 210 Monona Avenue Madison, WI 53709 Re: Rezoning Petition No. 3211 Petitioner: Shirley Thompson Dear County Supervisors: Stanley and Freya Grand request you to deny Petition No. 3211, by which Shirley Thompson seeks to rezone approx- imately eight acres of land in the Town of Blue Mounds from A-1 to RH-1. Mr. and Mrs. Grand own the property adjoining the land in question. Their residence is located very near the boundary. They would, therefore, be significantly affected by the change. There has been a good deal of misinformation dissem- inated concerning the need for the rezoning. The process by which it has been brought before you is irregular. There is also a serious question as to whether the division of the property is lawful. However, despite these problems, there has been a rush to have the rezoning approved. We hope that, in order to avoid time consuming and expensive liti- gation, you will deny the petition. No Town Board Recommendation One of the unusual aspects of this petition is that it comes to you without a recommendation from the Blue Mounds Town Board. It is not that the Town Board has declined, or is unwilling, to act. It is prepared to have a hearing and submit a recommendation. However, for some reason, the Agriculture, Environment and Zoning Committee decided to take action before receiving the recommendation. As a matter of sound public policy, consistent practice, and good county-town relations, you should let the Town Board first consider the petition.