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FEB 171982 LOOK . 48 PhuE 86i to address the issue once and that would be at this point in time rather than once per year as has been the case in the past. B. Not to adopt this ordinance would jepordize the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Indian River County and those visitors traveling within the Indian River County Community. It would also necessitate aquisition of right-of-way for a service road on both sides of State Highway 60 at a future date thus causing a very significant cost burden ori the County and its residents. RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the ordinance and authorize Staff to take appropriate action. Attorney Brandenburg reported that this ordinance replaces one that has been on the books for some time and it reinstates the setback with only some minor changes, i.e., lv ari noances shall be granted, and, rather than expiring yearly, the ordinance will continue in effect until the Board modifies it or goes with some other thoroughfare plan. He did not feel this would present any more legal hurdles than the way it was set up in the past. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. Herschel Auxier, owner of property on Route 60, which has been all subdivided and sold except for the front area, expressed concern as to how this will affect the use of his remaining property. He noted there is a large ditch on the south side of Route 60, and if you take away 75', that will include that ditch. Zoning Director Dewey Walker felt that the ditch will probably serve as a median strip between the service road that is supposed to go in there and the main highway, and it was further explained that the 75' is merely a setback for building construction, and it can be used for parking, landscaping, signs, etc.,- small items that can be removed. Commissioner Wodtke confirmed that the right-of-way line is south of the ditch and assured Mr. Auxier that the 32