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Donna Wilson, Glendale Lakes, believed five-laning 43rd and 27th would destroy the neighborhood. Bob Johnson, Coral Wind Subdivision, read his prepared notes (copy on file). He suggested staff study the widening of critical intersections, to make the proposed bank (Indian River National Bank) part of the new PD (Planned Development) on 27th Avenue, so needed concurrency could be obtained. The bank could buy the concurrency from the developer, and review the government's responsibility to ensure private commercial business makes a profit. Dian George stated the aquifers are low. Andy Biendorf, President of Indian River National Bank, asserted he did not lobby any of the Board members. He said the bank is not the only business affected by the concurrency issue and the Board should make a plan to fix this problem. Margaret Derwin, 545 43rd Avenue, did not understand how concurrency could be sold. Her greatest concern was the school children's safety on 43rd and 27th Avenues. Ron Bear, 4055 51" Avenue (work address), explained current traffic issues around 43rd and 27th Avenues and he predicted an increase of danger if the avenues are widened. He suggested that staff look at the traffic signals to help with traffic flow. Joseph Paladin, Chairman of the private sector Growth Awareness Committee (GAC) and President of Atlantic Coast Construction Company, stated the GAC is working on solutions regarding the concurrency issues. He explained all issues that require a decision from the Board should be looked at individually. Commissioner Wheeler stressed his objection was not to stop construction but to maintain the character of the community. Chairman Neuberger thought by bringing this item back to the Board some new ideas might be brought to the table. Steve Smith, Seminole Shores, suggested using Beachland Boulevard as a model for 43rd and 27th Avenues, which may ease resident's minds. January 03, 2006 24