If, after the hearing and consideration of the factors set forth in section 7 of this chapter, the board determines that a petition should be denied, the board shall, when appropriate, do the following:

1. (1) Record the determination.
2. (2) Deny the petition.
3. (3) Notify a representative of the petitioners in writing that the petition is denied.

As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.