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SEP 10 1980 BOOK 44 PAGE 527 The satisfying of the above requirements in the most efficient manner does not appear to be possible in the time allotted namely, completion of the Comprehensive Master Land Use Plan by November 1, 1980. When one considers the unique topographical characteristics of Indian River County, it becomes necessary to c7t"eT `Y C. ultimate propitious utilization of the land. To combine a proper mixture of living, working and recreational space with adequate provision for the most efficient and cost effective potable water supply, sewage. treatment, solid waste disposal and drainage systems, requires more study than is possible with the present pace of progress. Public hearings, required by law, must also be included in the accelerated schedule along with other legal requirements. Once the work of the planning staff is completed, we understand the law requires a review by various State agencies, namely, the Department of Com- munity Affairs, the Department of Environmental Regulation, the'Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Transportation. Any objections on the part of the above must be made part of the public.record even though the local government does not have to satisfy these objections. The review time allowed by law is sixty (60) days. The question was asked of Planning and Zoning Director, David Rever whether he would consider it advisable to be allowed more time to complete the Comprehensive Master Land Use Plan without the interruptions of rezoning considerations. His reply was "Yes, it would provide for a more efficient work schedule and a smoother less confusing effort with lower pressure for the Planning and Zoning Commission." The Vero Beach Civic Association respectfully submits the above for your consideration and hopefully appropriate action as indicated. VERO BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION Norman Badenhop NB:jce President MR. BADENHOP POINTED OUT THAT MANY OF THE PUBLIC HEARINGS WERE HELD DURING THE SUMMERTIME WHEN RESIDENTS WERE NOT IN TOWN. HE EMPHASIZED THAT THEY DO NOT WANT THE OVERDEVELOPED CONDITIONS PREVAILING IN THE AREAS SOUTH OF PALM BEACH TO MOVE NORTH INTO THIS COUNTY AND FELT IT IS THE EMPHASIS ON LOW DENSITIES AND THE RESULTANT UNPRESSURED ATMOSPHERE WHICH LURES NEW RESIDENTS TO THIS AREA. MR. BADENHOP NOTED THAT CAUTION ALWAYS HAS BEEN THE KEYNOTE IN THE PAST, AND THAT IS WHY IT IS SO DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND THE RUSH NOW TO ADOPT A PLAN WHICH WILL AFFECT SO MANY LIVES FOR SO MANY YEARS TO COME. HE FELT THAT NOT ONLY HAVE THE COUNTY PLANNERS NOT HAD SUFFICIENT TIME ON SITE IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY TO LEARN WHAT ITS VARIOUS INCOME GROUPS 91