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Rene Renzi, 340 Waverly Way, addressed having a requirement for underground <br />utilities, of which she was advised is currently taking place. <br />Pete Spike, 1630 Seaway Drive, a member of the Indian River Citrus League, <br />advised that the League was asked by Senator Pruitt to devise a way to deal with the "rural village" <br />concept by September 2005. They need to find out what happens to undeveloped land, what rights <br />you have for the land, and how to manage that land. He invited staff to participate in that process. <br />Chairman Lowther commented that Senator Ralph Poppell is also involved in the <br />same concept and would be a great resource. <br />Commissioner Davis added that they are focusing on vast areas west of I-95 and <br />trying to work with environmental groups to determine if we set it aside, what is that growth going <br />to be like and what can we do with it in terms of conservation and preservation in the year 2020 or <br />2030. <br />Commissioner Bowden served on the Treasure Coast for Sustainable Growth. The <br />group is trying to identify, preserve, and protect these regions; we are the only County doing this. <br />Dr. David Cox followed up on Mr. Spikes remarks. He finds the new town concept <br />to be an attractive concept that has a long history dating back to the 18`h Century. He thought they <br />should look at history on how they expanded from the mill town. He suggested doing a 20 -year <br />visioning plan and to try to think a century ahead. <br />Mark Brackett, 1915 34th Avenue, commented that the committee has additional <br />concerns other than those the Board has addressed. He was thankful for the opportunity to do the <br />work. <br />Discussion continued. Lex Kromhout was concerned that what has happened in West <br />Palm Beach will happen here. He talked about the problems with the town -clustering concept that <br />had been practiced in Holland. He recommended the Commissioners get involved in site plans as <br />they come across for review. He addressed the American Farm Land Trust study that was <br />completed in Palm Beach County. He believed inside the urban service area is actually subsidized <br />by the agricultural community. Agriculture gets less than twenty-five cents in services for every <br />January 12, 2005 5 <br />