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priate Revenue Sharing money in the amount of approximately $325,000, or 2. Have Mr. Horner clear up in his own mind the reservations he has regarding the LaPrade Library site and let Midlothian District have the money that was set aside for this library. Mr. David Wait, President of the Midlothian Ruritan Club, states that he feels the Library would be used constantly because more people will go if there is one close by. Mr. Doug Woolfolk comes before the Board and states that being a resident of Midlothian, he knows there is a great need for a library and states further that there is a building in Sycamore Square consisting of approximately 4,000 square feet that could be used as a temproary library until funds are avail- able for the construction of a pez-manent facility. He states that the rent would be about $5 per square foot. Mr. Krepela states that he feels the creditability of bond issues is at stake here. He adds that more bond issues will be needed to fund schools, sewers, etc. and that if the promises made to the citizens are not kept, they will not vote or they will vote against bond issues in the future. Mrs. James Gleason comes before the Board and states that she represents the J. B. Watkins Elementary P.T.O. and reads' statements citing the insufficient library facilities in the area. Mr. Myers inquires what has happened regarding the bond issue and the money that was supposed to go to these libraries. Mr. Burnett states that it is mainly due to inflation, escalation and time. Mr. Myers states that it is his understanding that $970,000 was left for the Central Library and the branch library in Clover Hill. Mr. Burnett states that is true, but that the Board did have to scale down the Central Library in order to leave funds for the branch library. Mr. Horner states that he has received a petition from approximately 60 residents of Clover Hill stating the need for a library also. · Mrs. Knoop states that she is not opposed to a library in Midlothian and that the i Library Board is proposing one for the area but funds are limited at this time'. ': She states further that they are trying to locate one library in each District 'i prior to placing libraries where the need is greatest and that Midlothian does have a library in Bon Air at this time. Mr. Phillips states that the land has been donated and that they stand a chance of losing this land if a library is not ~t built.within a reasonable time schedule. Mr. Burnett inquires what a reasonable time schedule is. Mr. Phillips states that Mr. Gardner feels between one and two years is reasonable. Mr. Hornet inquires of Mrs. Knoop where the need is the greatest. She states that in the area of Clover Hill, as proposed. A lady in the audience states that Midlothian is the fastest growing District in Chester- field a~d feels the need is greatest there. Mr. Burnett states that Clover Hill District is actually the fastest growing District, with Midlothian ranking second. After considerable discussion, Mr. Homer states that if Mr. Leake and the Library Board feel the need for a library is greater in Midlothian then that is where it should go but if it is not then the Library Board should look towards rental space for a temporary site. Mr. Myers asks if this means Mr. Horner is abandoning the idea of a library in Clover Hill. Mr. Horner states that he is not abandoning the idea just postponing same for a little while. Mr. Myers states that Dale does not have a library either. Mr. Apperson states that the library is not far for the residents of Dale but that, of course, one located more centrally would be better but he has not received any petitions. Mrs. Knoop states that the turn out Satur- day at Meadowbrook Plaza could serve as a petition because 800 books were borrowed from the Bookmobile which is the largest ever in a single day and this was within a six hour period. Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that the Board request the Library Board to seek rental space for a Mid- lothian Library in Sycamore Square upon the approval of a contract and further that funds are hereby guaranteed for same. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. 75S054 Mr. Tommy Hamilton appears before the Board requesting a Variance to allow the construction of a dwelling on a parcel of land fronting on an Unimproved roadway being the extension of Sunset Boulevard and it is generally agreed that Mr. Hamil- ton should confer with the Planning staff to seek aid in the further development of his property. Mr. Burnett states that this time and date was supposed to be set aside for a Public Hearing on the proposed change ordinance on drainage but that same had not been advertised. Mr. Henshaw, Mr. Kenneth Barton and others appear before the Board to cite problems they see in this new ordinance. It is generally agreed that this matter will be deferred until April 23rd to allow for advertising prop- erly and also to give the surveyors of Chesterfield County an opportunity to meet with the Engineering Department to settle any major difficulties and to evaluate the proposed ordinance. The Board adjourns for lunch. Reconvening: 75S013 In Clover Hill Magisterial District, Mr. John O'Conner representing U. S. 360 Associates requests a Conditional Use to permit the construction of two office buildings on a two acre parcel fronting approximately 320 ft. on Hull Street Road and being located approximately 1,200 ft. northeast of its intersection with Walmsley Blvd. T. M. 39-12 (1) 8 (Sheet 14).