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Bob Smith, <br /> 295 Coconut Palm Court, noted “protection” is the operative word in <br />this ordinance. <br />Bob Johnson <br />, Coral Wind Subdivision, recommended against another committee <br />and the additional cost of 3 new employees at this time. He favored the exemption should be for ½ <br />acre lots not 1 acre. <br />David Cox <br />, Summerplace, a member of PIAS, stated we need rules and regulations <br />and some method to monitor them to reduce the careless destruction or trees. <br />Debb Robinson <br />, 315 Greytwig Road, vice president of Laurel Developers, <br />supported a tree “planting” initiative. She opposed a tree advisory committee and hoped they <br />would not require easements on plats. <br />th <br />Cheryl Cummins, <br /> 2225 15 Street, urged the Board to consider a tree ordinance <br />because trees are beautiful and are needed. <br />Dr. Richard Baker <br />, president of the PIAS, stressed that this is a tree “protection” <br />ordinance. He favored the establishment of a tree advisory committee consisting of only three <br />people or “beef up” the PSAC by having 2 people with concern for trees. He feared that exempting <br />small lots was too large a loophole. <br />Peter Robinson <br />, Laurel Homes, stated the City of Vero Beach does not have <br />anyone to inspect the trees, but Commissioner Bowden explained how the City’s tree ordinance <br />works within the city’s limits. <br />Chip Landers <br />, Silver Oak Estates, expressed concern about private property rights <br />and agreed with most of staff’s recommendations. <br />Pat Sawyer, <br /> Coconut Palm Road, Indian River Shores, urged adoption of a tree <br />ordinance that would save trees but not create nightmares for property owners. <br />th <br />Jens Tripson <br />, 2525 14 Street, Vero Beach, explained the differences between <br />cabbage palms, sable palmetto, and Everglades palms. He urged adoption but asked that they get <br />rid of the easement by tweaking the proposed ordinance. <br /> <br />There were no additional speakers and the Chairman closed the public hearing. <br />December 7, 2004 <br />28 <br /> <br />