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use categories. He saw it as a flaw in the system, that is, there ought to be some ability to tie it to the Comp Plan amendment so the County has control and developers get better projects. He called the PD process a negotiated settlement and described their plan that included preservation or relocation of the trees on the property. He asked the Commissioners to help them find a way to develop a PD of 22 units on this property rather than an RS-3 subdivision. Director Keating explained that they would receive all the same benefits by doing a PD in L-1. There is no requirement for them to do an RS-3 subdivision, although they could do an RS-3 and do a PD Special Exception and do attached units and still get a lot of the same benefits with fewer units. What they want is more of a yield/an increase in density. Mr. Pelan responded that was correct, however, they were going to ask for all the other requirements whether it is developed as 10-11 units or 22 units. It comes down to economics and there is no incentive to do a 3 unit/acre PD. Bill Glynn , 1802 Barefoot Place, Vero Beach, speaking as president of the North Beach Civic Association and the Barrier Island Coalition, gave the history of defeats of projects for high rises and other developments in the area. He saw approval of this as spot zoning at its worst; it is right across the street from Gloria Estefan’s estate. It should not be developed but acquired by the County through the LAAC for conservation. He urged the Board to not allow multi-family north of CR-510. Paul Tritaik , the manager of Pelican Island and Archie Carr National Wildlife th Refuges, who resides at 6710 49 Street, Vero Beach, urged the Board to approve staff’s and the P & Z’s recommendation. This development would be inconsistent with the surrounding land use and would set a dangerous precedent in this high hazard area. This parcel, formerly part of the Korangy property, would lend itself to conservation. th Fred Mensing , 7580 129 Street, Sebastian, would like to see the Board reject this and see a program developed where government buys the property and gives the owner life rights. People do not need to live in the coastal high hazard zone where hurricanes have cut the barrier island in the past. He thought there should be no homes from the Sebastian Inlet to Windsor. The December 7, 2004 23