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a Power Point (copy on file) to outline the County’s concerns regarding Fellsmere’s <br />Development Guidelines. <br />Fellsmere City Attorney Warren Dill <br />explained that a contract was entered into <br />with landowners when the properties were annexed; therefore, there are limitations to what <br />Fellsmere could do regarding the changes requested by the County. He declared that the <br />concerns over the reserve area were inappropriate; if those areas are annexed, Fellsmere is <br />obligated to develop the area in compliance with the County’s development standards. <br />A brief exchange occurred between Commissioner Wheeler and Attorney Dill as <br />they discussed what would happen after the conclusion of the twenty-year period of the ISBA. <br />Commissioner Wheeler noted that the City of Vero Beach and the County have a <br />building height maximum limit. He wondered whether the other four municipalities would be <br />willing to place on their upcoming election ballots the option of protecting building heights <br />through each City’s Charter, or by referendum. <br />Sebastian City Manager Al Minner <br />declared that Sebastian’s growth regulations <br />are included in its Land Development Regulations (LDR’s), which are determined by its elected <br />officials. He believed that Charter Government would take autonomy away from the cities. <br />Mr. Minner supported the ISBA, as providing another layer of government over the growth <br />issues. <br />Commissioner Wheeler defended Charter Government, stating that the proposed <br />Charter would not interfere with the autonomy of the Municipalities. He believed that having <br />height restrictions would help maintain the unique character of Indian River County. <br />12 <br />June 19, 2008 <br />Special Call Jt. Mtng/Interlocal Agrmnt <br /> <br />