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UNIT/5 ACRES), RM -6, MULTIPLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (UP TO 6 UNITS/ACRE) AND RS -6, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (UP TO 6 UNITS/ACRE) TO RM -8, MULTIPLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (UP TO 8 UNITS/ACRE) (SIMON PROPERTY GROUP) PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR HEARING IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD Community Development Director Bob Keating used a PowerPoint presentation (COPY ON FILE WITH THE BACKUP FOR TODAY'S MEETING) to review the project for the Board. Commissioner Ginn felt the density was too high and stated she could vote for RM -6 but not for RM -8. Commissioner Neuberger questioned whether this parcel will have direct access to the Indian River Mall property, and Director Keating responded that there is not yet a finalized site plan but allowances were provided when the Mall was developed. Commissioner Neuberger then questioned whether Riviera Estates would be able to connect, and Director Keating responded that would be possible only if this were a single-family project with private roads. Director Keating continued that at the time of site plan approval a traffic calming study will be performed. Chairman Macht agreed that the intensity of the zoning was too high. He felt that the transition would be rather severe adjacent to an established single-family residential development and agreed that he could only support a zoning of RM -6. The Chairman then opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard regarding this matter. Bruce Barkett, attorney for the applicant, pointed out that 261'' Street is programmed for 4-laning in the future and the zoning already supports multi -family zoning to the east of this site. He felt, from a planning perspective, this would be a very appropriate transition area. This will be next to the Indian River Commons, Ryanwood, Wal-Mart, and Sam's. Schools and the junior MARCH 4, 2003 15