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said, if there was anything unique about it, what needed to be preserved is the ability to have economic industrial development along the arterial railroad where it makes sense to put industrial development. He again strongly urged the Board to deny the petition. Charles Wilson in conclusion, and in response to one of Commissioner Wheeler's questions, argued that it does have an effect because it causes future doubt, and in the criterion it says we may make changes in the future, which makes us uncomfortable; and it also sets up that future changes on this road have to go before the Historic Advisory Committee before it comes before the Board. Below are the ten (10) reasons presented by Mr. Wilson, why the Board should reject and deny the Petition: (10) (9) (8) (7) (6) (5) (4) (3) (2) (1) No one asked for it so why are we doing it Nothing unique or special happened here We're not exactly sure where "here" is It doesn't meet the criteria Why, when there is nothing unique about it? It adds another layer of government, wastes time and money What are we going to do with traffic? It violates the Chair's "open for business" policy There is no Maintenance Map It sets a very, very, dangerous precedent Mr. Wilson urged the Board to adopt Option 1 and deny the proposal. Harry Tanner, 517 Belfast Terrace, Sebastian, gave a brief history on the subject roadway going back to 1915 when Mr. Carl Fisher, a developer wanting to attract tourists in Miami, came up with the idea and built the Dixie Highway north/south through the County. He attested to the width of the subject road, noting that nothing has changed since its origin. He listed certain properties/locations on the subject roadway that have already been designated as historic sites on the State's inventory, unbeknownst to buyers. He recited relevant laws, pointing out that the laws protect Commissioners from civil litigation. 15 July 8, 2008