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-I JAN 2� 1982 aw 48 f ^F 756 that none of these objections were raised at the Zoning Board level. In regard to the Audubon Society's complaint about being advised by Planning staff that argument would not be heard, Attorney Henderson noted that was also one of the arguments Florida Land had with the Planning staff; Florida Land did not feel they should be precluded from making a presentation because the Planning Department was not prepared. Attorney Henderson again emphasized that procedural objections, even if true, would have nothing to do with the validity of the presentation. Attorney O'Haire requested that the Board accept all the testimony heard earlier this morning on this appeal and incorporate it as part of the record. He stated the public was not afforded an opportunity to be heard on this matter at any meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Attorney Henderson stated that he did not notice one instance of any denial of an opportunity to speak at the Planning & Zoning meeting and pointed out that the Audubon society was represented by Ann Robinson, who spoke -more than once. Carolyn Eggert, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission, believed it was indicated throughout the Planning & Zoning Minutes that she was having trouble with the procedure of that meeting all along. For some reason it was firmly set in her mind that she had to get a vote on the County Commission policy regarding the proposed cut in Jungle Trail before the Planning & Zoning Commission could proceed with the site plan, and this was also presented to them by the Planning Department who had told a number of organizations not to come and speak before this decision was made. She felt, whatever caused the problem, the public was not called upon to speak. Robert Reider stated vehemently that the public was precluded from giving any input in the hearing before the 50