The Bryan County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday rejected a rezoning application for a new subdivision on Highway 144, across from the Highway 144 Spur, after a lengthy discussion that appeared to be more about the philosophy of planning and zoning than about the actual request. The 55-acre site, owned by Lamar Smith Homes, is currently zoned for residential use, but the developer requested it be rezoned to a Planned Unit Development. In exchange for being able to add five lots to the subdivision — for a total of 115 — Smith agreed to build an 8-foot-wide sidewalk parallel to Highway 144 along the entire frontage of the project.