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<br />Joseph Paladin <br />, Chairman of GAC (Growth Awareness Committee), thought workforce <br />housing should be addressed by local developers and the County needed to be able to govern <br />workforce housing percentages. <br />Nancy Offutt <br />, representing the Treasure Coast Builders Association, was neither for nor <br />against the applicant’s request but asked the Board to address the topic of community-wide <br />workforce housing. She hoped they would embrace maximizing land use where workforce <br />housing is appropriate. <br />Bob Johnson <br />, Coral Wind Subdivision, recommended rezoning at RS-6. He also asked <br />the Commissioners to discuss buying right-of-way at fair market value so the County saves money. <br />Mr. Siemon <br /> responded to Chairman Neuberger’s inquiry by giving estimates of unit costs. <br />Chairman Neuberger thought the applicant should be able to have RM-8 without the low <br />priced units, but he was pleased the applicant was willing to work with the County on workforce <br />housing units. <br />County Attorney Collins reminded the Board that this is a straight rezoning and could not <br />be subject to agreements. <br /> <br />There were no additional speakers and the Chairman closed the public hearing. <br /> <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wheeler, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Bowden, for discussion, to <br />rezone the property as RS-6. <br /> <br />Under discussion, Commissioner Bowden asked Director Keating for rebuttal on Mr. <br />Siemon’s opinions. <br />Director Keating stated that policy 1.21 is discretionary in nature because we do not have <br />to give the highest designation. He thought he had already determined that RM-8 is not consistent <br />with the Comp Plan. Director Keating also responded to Commissioner Lowther’s question on <br />density of surrounding properties. <br />April 11, 2006 10 <br /> <br />