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site, the zoning of same, the commercial sites in the area and explained the policies that mandate commercial zoning. The subject site is within the urban service area and the Board has the flexibility and ability to limit uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend approval. Staff has also recommended approval with the conditions as listed in the backup. Director Boling then responded to Commissioners’ questions with respect to commercial, industrial, and retail that can be developed on the site. He explained that commercial uses would be accessible only inside the park, not directly off SR-60. Commissioner Macht interjected that there would be a fairly large number of workers in the park and rather than have them spill out congesting the traffic area, food would be available within the park for their convenience. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard regarding this matter. Renee Renzi , Waverly Place, Vero Beach, was confused and referred to an action of the Board that occurred last week. Director Boling explained the difference between last week’s action (adoption of Ordinance #2004-005 amending the LDRs) and this proposed rezoning ordinance. It was decided in 1990 that this site, under our Comp Plan, must be used as industrial. Director Boling stated that there is no site plan yet but it is anticipated it will come in as a PD (planned development) with the Board having the opportunity to tweak it. Kella Johnson, of Vero Tropical Gardens, was concerned about diminishment of her home’s value due to the truck traffic (widening of SR-60) and this newly proposed project and the increased activities it would bring nearby. Her subdivision was planned in the 1950’s, lots were sold through magazine advertisements, and 4 feet of fill was required before construction could proceed. February 17, 2004 8