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in lieu of the signal at the high school, and moving Vero Lake Estates' and the SRHS's entryway, all of which is being coordinated with the School Board. He reviewed the site plan displayed on the overhead and the proposed roadways and crossing to a small park. The entrances to the project will be on improved and/or new roads, one from 86h Avenue and one from 89h Street. He listed the new roadways and those to be improved with this project and the other nearby proposed projects. He reviewed in detail the buffers and different lots sizes. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended, and the developer has agreed, to limit the smallest lots on the perimeter to 1 story. Then he highlighted the "waivers comparison chart" and buffer examples and trade-offs as listed in the memorandum. In conclusion, he advised of staff's recommendation for approval with all conditions and restrictions for a delayed building on the bend and 1 -story homes on small lots on the perimeter. Director Boling responded to questions from Commissioners and Commissioners voiced their preference for keeping densities similar to the other developments in the area even within the city limits of Sebastian. He described future interconnectivity and the cooperative effort with the City of Sebastian. It was recognized that a new segment of 89h Street lying west of CR510 to serve Sebastian River High School and Vero Lake Estates would require purchase of several lots on the southwest corner of the Bluewater Bay property. Public Works Director Jim Davis responded to specific questions regarding the proposed roadway, explained some of the factors concerning the preference for the roadway of choice, and emphasized that action needs to be taken soon to assure purchase of the lots. Director Davis reported we are trying to get MOT to pay for the lots and maximize their contribution to this project. We have a 3 -year commitment to make the decision and for MOT to get the money to purchase undeveloped property. Discussion ensued and Commissioner Wheeler suggested purchasing the necessary lots now from the developer at pre -construction prices; if for any reason we do not use them, then we can sell them. Commissioner Wheeler asked what would happen if this project is approved today and the developer delayed building for 10 years, and County Attorney Collins responded that land development approvals run with the land. Commissioner Wheeler expressed a desire for a provision for the expiration of land development approvals. He thought the Board should be able to reassess a decision based on actual circumstances at the time. February 15, 2005 22