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