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There was a question and answer period regarding Mr. Spikes comments. Anthony Donadio , President of the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, read Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Penny Chandler’s letter (copy on file) supporting preserving and refining the new town concept recognizing the public benefits associated with adequate infrastructure, natural habitat, agriculture, and public assurances of open space in perpetuity. Greg Burk represented members of the American Institute of Architects, and he strongly recommended that they put an architect on the committee in order to consider design as an important part. He brought with him a book titled “Livability 101” that addresses quality of life and recommended the Commissioners read it. th Nancy Offutt announced that on March 7 St. Lucie County is having a workshop on town villages and countryside. th Lex Kromhout, 4150 11 Place SW, a citrus grower, recommended that the Board work on the problem of clusters in the LDRs. He urged the Board to read the report from the Sustainable Treasure Coast, and consider Ag PDs as Commissioner Davis suggested. Bob Swift , 6400 Glendale Road, defined sustainability as looking at three factors: social equity, economic ability and environmental protection, and all of the issues talked about would be addressed. In doing some research, he was surprised he was listed in opposition to “new towns” at a previous meeting and he assured the Board there was nothing farther from the truth. He thought what Mr. Bass and Mr. Christopher laid out a great idea and he hoped the Board would embrace it and he certainly would support it. Bea Gardner felt there was no reason to rush a decision and asked the Board to take a year or two to review. The Chairman stated that was exactly what they are doing by holding this public hearing. March 3, 2006 6 Public Workshop Proposed New Town Policies