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The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard regarding this matter. Bruce Barkett, , Attorney, 756 Beachland Boulevard representing the Lier family, noted that environmental studies have been done. He addressed the concern about flooding of that property and noted that he lives in Country Club Point and that area did not flood. Mr. Lier lives on the subject property now and the water did not come within 4 feet of his property. The Lier and Michael families have occupied those lands for over 100 years and generously donated 100 feet to the County for Treasure Coast Park. They are entitled to RM-6 zoning but planning staff had recommended RS-6 and they agreed. They have done everything they have been asked to do and more. Kathy Dunlop, 426 Indies Drive, concurred with Commissioner Macht and saw no reason to give the applicant 6 units per acre even if they will comply with 3 units per acre. She felt this rezoning would be opening “Pandora’s box”. Bill Glynn, 1802 Barefoot Place, now living at OceanAire, stated that he opposed the project at the P&Z meeting, mainly because CR-510 becomes the small end of a funnel for the North County. He felt there was no question that CR-510 would have to be expanded by an additional 2 lanes as it is almost to capacity now. He was concerned about the ability of the residents of the barrier island to get off the island as density continues to build and asked the Board to consider emergency evacuation problems. He stated that the Lagoon is under attack now by every environmental problem you can think of. He felt the applicant is asking the Board to allow a full 3 units per acre by adjusting the side yard setbacks. He also asked the Board to consider that some of that property would be needed to widen the Wabasso bridge. OCTOBER 19, 2004 15