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Renee Renzi, 340 Waverly Place, felt this request is more acceptable going from A-1 to RM -3 zoning rather than RM -6, as requested in the past. Brian Heady, Vero Beach, said it would be difficult to deny this request since it is surrounded by other subdivisions and inactive groves. However, he still expressed concern for the impact to the schools and the over crowdedness it will bring and asked the Board to impose impact fees on the subdivision and take the burden off the taxpayer. Harold Ballard, 176 18th Avenue, is the owner of three lots from I" Street S to 50th Avenue and said he is not opposed to this project, but wanted to know if they are going to have sewers or septic tanks. Director Keating said a subdivision this size is required to have sewers and he can have staff meet with him to answer specific questions. Chairman Ginn commented that the request makes sense. This is a local developer who has lived here all his life and has contributed substantially to the county. The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard with regard to this matter. There being none, the Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lowther, SECONDED by Commissioner Neuberger, the Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 2004-002 amending the zoning ordinance and the accompanying zoning map for approximately 37.5 acres located at the northwest corner of I" Street SW and 50th Avenue, from A-1, Agricultural District (up to 1 unit/5 acres) to RS -3, single family residential district (up to 3 January 20, 2004 12