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experts are saying we are going to see an increase in storms and we do not need people living up <br />there; in fact we do not need anyone living east of A1A. <br />David Cox <br />, of Summerplace and president of Pelican Island Preservation Society, <br />opposed the prospect of density on this property; the best use would be for the County to purchase <br />it for conservation. We have attempted to negotiate with the owner who is unwilling to sell for <br />conservation at this point. He urged the Commissioners to act on behalf of public health and safety <br />by denying this application. <br />Bob Johnson <br />, Coral Wind Subdivision, suggested another alternative, that is, to <br />send it back to P & Z and let them work out the technical details. It seemed like a win-win <br />situation for the taxpayer. <br />Maryann Kreeger <br />, 121 Miller Drive, Sebastian, thought that representatives of all <br />the conservation organizations were present at this meeting. She predicted anyone living there <br />would have objections to critters as well as the mosquitoes and warned that use of pesticides, <br />sprays, and fertilizers would negatively impact the entire area. She was thankful for what the <br />County has done in the past to preserve and protect Indian River County. <br />th <br />Jens Tripson <br />, 2525 14 Street, Vero Beach, encouraged the Board to deny the <br />application. The impact on the wildlife refuge at this point would be very negative. <br />Mr. O’Haire, <br /> as a rebuttal, asked the Commissioners to remember that this property <br />is privately owned and does not exist just for the privilege of paying taxes. It was not acquired as <br />part of the Refuge and it will be developed either as a typical subdivision or as a PD. <br />B. J. McClure, <br /> 395 Nieuport Drive, Vero Beach, pointed out that the issue is <br />whether or not you can increase the density on this parcel and he thought the answer was a <br />resounding “no”. He suggested that following Mr. O’Haire’s argument to its illogical conclusion <br />would allow any landowner within the high hazard area on the barrier island to increase the density <br />of his parcel simply by using the same argument. <br /> <br />There were no additional speakers and the Chairman closed the public hearing. <br /> <br />December 7, 2004 <br />24 <br /> <br />