Tina Most of Fuller Realty told the board she is trying to sell a 2-acre property that contains a house and two shops built in 1980, and said county zoning staff have told her that if the structures were destroyed they might not be allowed to rebuild on that parcel under current rules.

"I'm just asking for a little grace and common sense from the county," Most said, describing pressure from lenders and underwriters who are concerned that a tornado or other event would leave the buyer unable to rebuild. She said the current owner did not build the house and the footprint has existed since 1980.

Most said she has discussed the matter with county planning staff (she named Cody) but that she remains frustrated and said the issue is affecting lending and deals in progress. Commissioners responded that zoning history and regulations should be reviewed, and that a planning and zoning hearing or agenda item could be the proper route to resolve whether the property is grandfathered.

No formal action was taken; commissioners advised Most to pursue the planning and zoning process and to bring the matter to the commission if planning and zoning makes a recommendation.

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Most told the commissioners she is on a time crunch to complete the sale; county staff said they would look into the regulatory history and advised pursuing planning and zoning review as the appropriate next step.