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<br />John West, <br />22560 South Winds Blvd., does not own property nearby, nor is he a contractor <br />or a developer, was appalled at the approval of the 80’ height at the last meeting. <br />th <br />Brian Johnson <br />, 98 Avenue, produced and showed a video depicting how noise from <br />construction traffic and dust from trucks hauling fill for widening SR-60 have negatively impacted <br />his Vero Tropical Gardens neighborhood. He feared that wildlife currently seen in the area would <br />be severely and negatively impacted by air, water, and light pollution. (Clerk’s Note: The video is <br />on file with the backup in the Office of the Clerk to the Board.) <br />Brian Heady, <br /> Vero Beach, predicted this industrial development would put 24-hour-a-day <br />traffic in that area. He reiterated his mantra that taxpayers should not be subsidizing development. <br />John Williams, <br /> Smuggler’s Cove, also objected to the public subsidizing any development <br />in the western part of the county. He believes in free market growth and market driven forces to <br />create growth. The market will bring good developers here. He addressed what he perceived as <br />fallacies in our traffic compatibility tests, stressed that residents do not want to accept driving under <br />LOS “D”, and residents want developers paying for the roads. <br />Joseph Paladin <br />, a local developer, respected the emotions of the people and backed staff <br />against allegations made by a previous speaker. He elaborated on his belief that we have to be <br />careful not to turn down a developer and lose tax money. <br />Jay Hart <br />, 2800 Indian River Boulevard, president of Indian River County Chamber of <br />Commerce, advised that they have called this a “commerce park” rather than an “industrial park.” <br />The property needs to be zoned appropriately as it was designated under our LDRs. He urged the <br />Commissioners to rezone this property appropriately for the use originally intended. <br />Bruce Barkett <br />, attorney for the applicant, asserted that approval of this matter comes down <br />to whether or not the Board wants to implement our Comp Plan and bring industry into the <br />community. He encouraged the Commissioners to adopt the ordinance citing the specificity of <br />Policy 1.36 to this property, which is not subject to interpretation. This developer is “playing by the <br />rules” and is coming in with a PD with certain controls that can be implemented to protect the <br />neighbors. He noted that staff, Commissioner Macht, and the Chamber of Commerce have worked <br />February 17, 2004 9 <br /> <br />