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Commissioner Neuberger felt this was one of the major differences between planned developments and subdivisions. Director Keating agreed, explaining that swales are placed in an attempt to maximize the density. If you put in a centralized stormwater tract and don't put in smaller lots you are going to have a smaller yield. Chairman Macht commented that they have every reason to believe that Heron Crest is going to be a nice subdivision. Bob Denton, 11245 Roseland Road, Sebastian, expressed concern when institutions or non -profits use planned developments. They increase the density tremendously, impact the use of the property in pseudo commercial uses, and impact the neighborhood. He felt that there is a possibility that this could happen in our county and believed it should be looked into. Norman Hensick, Jr., 425 3211d Avenue SW, a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, representing himself, referred to Mary Knauer's discussion regarding Heron Crest Subdivision and the swales. He developed several subdivisions with swales along SW 5th Street before the stormwater retention areas existed. Those subdivisions are very nice and do hold water when they have a storm event. He thought the concern was overstated and he didn't believe there would be a problem having it in the ordinance. Bob Swift, 6450 Glendale Road, said one of the concerns he heard has been the lot sizes. He provided a handout displaying what he uses to evaluate property to determine economic viability. Regulations require the developer to provide adequate stormwater retention areas and open spaces and he feels that the County needs to give something in return. He expressed the need to find a way to sustain good developments with flexibility. Chip Landers, 1636 51St Court, a realtor, said lot sizes are really not a factor unless it is affordable housing and the smaller lot sizes are in demand. Waterford Lakes has the highest JUNE 13, 2003