From: Samantha Powers

Sent: Monday, November 01, 1999 2:48 PM

To: robert.karge@eastonmd.com

Subject: Big box issue

http: I'd like to weigh in on the moratorium debate,as I have a personal

stake in the issue:I am a Lowe's employee.

I will keep my comments simple.While I recognize the need for a larger

retail space,even some of us who work for our company hope to see this

growth carefully planned.

What I think should be required of new/existing retailers:

>> a company must first plan for future growth on-site;

only relocate if not physically possible. >> if company

must vacate current location,be required to assist town/county with finding

new tenants;in particular if store is less than 10 years old.

>> plans for new store site must allow for future growth of no less than

20,000 sq.ft.(no exceptions)

This is what I view as "smart growth"

Thank you.