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Street SW on the South, 271h Avenue on the East and 43rd Avenue on the West. This <br />amendment would eliminate the golf course and driving range, replacing them with additional <br />preservation of native pine woods and changing lot sizes to develop duplexes instead of <br />high-rise condominiums. <br />The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard regarding <br />this matter. <br />Roy Hirschfeld, 4055 121h Street SW, Vero Beach, accused the County planners of being <br />biased by failing to compare The Colony's proposed 55 and 65 foot wide lots with the <br />neighboring subdivisions' lots, the narrowest being 80 feet wide. Mr. Hirschfeld also spoke on <br />behalf of neighboring subdivision residents who due to work could not attend the commission <br />meeting. He said they were in opposition to the golf course being eliminated and the reduction <br />in lot sizes. They believed these changes would diminish the property values of nearby <br />subdivisions. He asked the Commissioners to form a committee and to hold an evening meeting <br />so residents can seek alternative suggestions. <br />Doreen Stone, 1425 33rd Ave, Vero Beach, said the residents of Grovenor Estates felt <br />deceived by The Colony developers after they first presented plans for a golf course in 2000 and <br />are now trying to change the plan. They believe the golf course is a beautiful enhancement to the <br />community and that the proposed amendments will drive down their property values. She <br />supported Roy Hirschfeld in his recommendation to postpone a decision until a new plan is <br />submitted. <br />Doug Campbell, 121 401'' Avenue SW, Shady Oaks, spoke in opposition to the proposed <br />amendments. His neighbors were excited about having a golf course in their back yard. He felt <br />that they were blindsided by the golf course and now they are being led astray by substituting <br />low cost housing. <br />10 <br />MARCH 18, 2003 <br />