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approved transmitting this proposal to the Department of Community Affairs with a request for no <br />review to expedite the process. The Department of Community Affairs has responded with a letter <br />of concurrence indicating that the County can proceed with the adoption. Staff and the Planning <br />and Zoning Commission recommend adopting both the land use amendment and rezoning request. <br />Commissioner Ginn questioned what justification is used to change the Grand Harbor <br />property from RM -6 to RM -8 per acre, and Director Keating advised that the land use designation <br />in that area is M-1 that allows up to 8 units per acre. However, Grand Harbor is building out at <br />50% or less of the density they anticipated. <br />Ron Andrews, 6414 56th Square, with Grand Harbor, said for the sake of consistency <br />they felt the zoning should be RM -8. They have no intention of building out to RM -8. There was <br />RM -8 adjacent to this property and both properties were designated M-1. They anticipate they will <br />build out at less than 2 units per acre. <br />After further questioning by Commissioner Ginn, Director Keating clarified even <br />though the property is separated by an entrance road, staff still considers it to be adjacent property. <br />The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard <br />regarding this matter. <br />base. <br />Brian Heady, Vero Beach, said Grand Harbor has done nothing but increase the tax <br />The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard with regard to this matter. <br />There being none, the Chairman closed the public hearing. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Lowther, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously adopted Ordinance <br />2003-025 amending the future land use element of the Comprehensive <br />Plan by changing the land use designation for 14.1 acres located at the <br />southwest corner of 53rd Street and Indian River Boulevard from M-1, <br />medium density residential -1 (up to 8 units/acre), to CA <br />(commercial/industrial), and for approximately 23.8 acres located <br />south of Grand Harbor Boulevard and west of Indian River Boulevard <br />SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 11 <br />