Fruit Cove Baptist Church rezoning

Requested a traffic study and turn lanes on CR 16A before approval, citing heavy dump truck traffic near Wards Creek.

Echoed traffic concerns and suggested the county, not applicant consultants, conduct traffic studies.

Fruit Cove staff member spoke in support, describing the church's intent to be a blessing to the community.

Asked that the item be held pending an independent traffic study.

Longtime church member testified to the church's record of community service and support.

Church member of 30 years in the area spoke in favor, noting traffic studies will follow with actual site plans.

Argued the church project should be treated like the Inman Road business park denied earlier for traffic reasons.