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OCT 1 1981 BOOK quality that would not be an asset to the county. `47 PAu V 7 -7 Commissioner Scurlock agreed that we do need some industrial, but wished to find a way to reduce the overall industrial designation. Commissioner Fletcher noted there is approximately 100 acres already zoned commercial in this area. He, therefore, felt it would be reasonable, since we have the ability to change the Land Use Plan as the need presents itself and since we also have an additional 50 acre commercial node within about four miles, to make the I-95 node 150 acres. Motion was made by Commissioner Fletcher, seconded by Commissioner Scurlock, to reduce the proposed industrial and commercial node at the intersection of SR 512 and I-95 to 150 acres Commercial. Alvin Thomas of Fellsmere pointed out that there is a great need for jobs in Indian River County since the only major industry is Piper Aircraft, and people have to go to Harris Corporation or somewhere else in Brevard County, which is very expensive for them because of the cost of gas. Mr. Thomas did not want belching monsters either, but felt that a decent and clean type of -industry is needed in this county, especially for the younger generation who need jobs. He noted that the federal government wants to cut back on handouts and the people need jobs so they do not have to resort to stealing. Discussion continued in regard to reserving enough acreage to be able to cluster industrial interests in certain locations, and the opinion was expressed that the area around Fellsmere could well become a major produce center and there would be -.a need for terminals and good access to major arteries. It was pointed out that we are trying to look ahead 20 years and reserve land for future needs. A Mrs. Carl wished to know if there would be a slaughterhouse at such a node, and it was felt possibly there could be some type of farmers' market. Mrs. Carl 8