Several other parties testified as neutral parties, primarily asking questions about future <br />development of the site, access issues, and transportation impacts. The Hearings Officer allowed a <br />question and answer type discussion between the interested parties, staff and Mr. Satre. At the <br />end of the hearing at least one participant requested that the written record remain open. That <br />request was granted for one week until January 29, 2014. The applicant was granted until <br />February 5, 2014 to submit at final argument. The record closed on February 5, 2014. <br />Documents Considered by the Hearings Official <br />The Hearings Official has considered all the record documents related to this application. <br />Decision <br />The Hearings Official finds that the findings and conclusions set forth in the final revised Staff <br />Report are sufficient to demonstrate that all applicable criteria have been met and the Hearings <br />official adopts those findings and conclusions as his own by this reference. No additional <br />argument or evidence was submitted by an opposing party during the open record period. <br />Based upon the available evidence and preceding findings, the Hearings Official APPROVES the <br />applicant's request for a zone change <br />Dated this 20th day of February. Mailed this C9 I day of February. <br />A".,e & "o. 1-10,k <br />Kenneth D. Helm <br />Hearings Official <br />SEE NOTICE OF HEARINGS OFFICIAL DECISION FOR STATEMENT OF APPEAL RIGHTS <br />Hearings Official Decision (Z 13-4) 2268