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through other means. He wanted to clarify that the impact fee determination is not an arbitrary decision, as may have been implied by an article in the Press Journal on May 12. Chairman Ginn was uncomfortable with using the square foot formula because it meant anyone who adds onto their home would be subjected to paying impact fees. She questioned how Collier County justified their fees when more square footage meant lower impact fees for retail (copy of schedule is on file with the backup). Director Keating said Collier County was considered an exception. He explained that as the square footage of retail goes up, the trip generation rate goes down, with the larger size retail causing a decreasing fee per 1,000 square feet. Commissioner Ginn liked what Martin County did with a category of less than 10,000 square feet rather than starting at 50,000 square feet. Discussion continued regarding larger business transactions versus small business transactions per square foot, and Administrator Baird advised the Board to look at averages. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard with regard to this matter. Henry Muller , 7255 35 Court, a local builder and developer, thought it would be nice to do half of these improvements with a bond issue rather than buying more land. Vern Toulson, 95 Cache Drive, asked the Board to consider the young families, the blue-collar workers and small businesses. He was in favor of the September 1 effective date. He rd referenced the 43 Avenue issue and questioned how we can turn down capacity and at the same time implement a road impact fee. Chairman Ginn was hopeful that when they get cross streets paved drivers would have more options. Mr. Toulson would like to see the Board proceed forward as quickly as possible if they do impose impact fees. May 18, 2004 13