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9.A.2. PUBLIC HEARING – ORDINANCE NO. 2004-040 – HENRY O. PARMAN, INC. AND EVELYN F. NEVILLE’S REQUEST TO TH REZONE 37.94 ACRES FROM A-1 TO RM-6 (98 AVENUE INITIATIVE) (QUASI-JUDICIAL) PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR HEARING IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD Community Development Director Bob Keating used a PowerPoint presentation (on file with the backup) to review the memorandum of November 23, 2004. At the conclusion of his comprehensive presentation, Director Keating responded to the questions of the Commissioners th concerning the traffic on 8 Street, the gas line and high power lines, time frame on the project, and how staff and the developer envision the development of the property. Commissioner Wheeler expressed concerns about the proximity of the new Hibiscus Airport, its value to the agricultural industry in this county, and complaints because of aircraft noises from future residents. Because of escalating property values, Director Keating thought that airport might be moved in 5 to 10 years. th Commissioner Davis thought this 98 Avenue initiative idea covers about 1200 acres and it might be better developed under a master plan and persuading developers to conform to the idea otherwise it will look piecemeal out there. He saw it as a stay-ahead-of-the-game opportunity to steer the growth out there in the direction the community wants. He wanted the industrial and residential to appear seamless. th Director Keating stated he had neglected to mention that the 98 Avenue initiative does involve a school site the appropriate location of which is still under discussion and will be in coordination with the School Board. They are looking at about 2200 units there as opposed to 2700 units in the south county initiative area. (Figures do not include industrial uses.) December 7, 2004 18