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A lengthy discussion ensued, during which staff addressed the Board's comments and <br />queries regarding Policy 4.13. <br />A brief discussion ensued on the possibility of a sewer line being run in the vicinity of the <br />Sebastian Inlet Park. <br />The Chairman opened the floor to public comment. <br />Bob Bruce, 12396 Highway Al A, discussed the difficulty of plumbing the Ambersand <br />Beach subdivision, and felt the Policy was a huge unfunded mandate. <br />Discussion ensued regarding how the Policy would impact the Ambersand Beach lots, <br />should the sewer lines be run in the area. <br />Staff divulged that it is State law that once a sewer line is available, a property owner <br />must hook up to the sewer system. <br />Mr. Smith believed that scientific analysis should be used to determine whether it is or is <br />not necessary to hook up to sewer. <br />Mr. Hamner stated that in view of the State mandate, it made no sense to maintain the <br />requirement for all new oceanfront developments to hook up to public sewer. <br />The Commissioners agreed, and directed staff to remove Policy 4.13 from the <br />Comprehensive Plan. <br />Concluding his review of the Coastal Management Element, Director Keating presented <br />the following policy pertaining to construction of a boat ramp at Gifford Dock Road, and found <br />in Objective 8: <br />27 <br />April 19, 2010 <br />