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V At this point, Planner Dennis Ragsdale reviewed the staff recommendation, noting that there is also the matter of a water franchise which has not been granted so far. He confirmed that the development of the subject property would be subject to subdivision criteria and SPA criteria, which would include access, drainage, landscaping, etc., and that the staff agrees this zoning would serve as a transition area.and would recommend approval. Considerable discussion followed in regard to the land requirements for a duplex, the number of units allowed under the current zoning and that would be allowed under the proposed rezoning, and the fact that 8 bedrooms per acre are allowed with a public supply of water so that a duplex could be built on 1/3 acre. Chairman Scurlock noted that all we are addressing today is -- rezoning, not site plan. He then asked if anyone present wished to be heard. Ruth Hallstrom, 1723 SE Old Dixie, owner of citrus property to the north of Mr. Fedele where she has lived since 1910, stated that her main concern was the impact on water demand. She asked that the Commission limit density and keep South Indian River County green. Mrs. Stoddard, area resident, inquired whether it was true that the County would have more to say about the buildings if duplexes were erected rather than single family homes. It was explained that multiple family dwellings must go through site plan approval and comply with additional 5 requirements over those required for building single family residences. Commissioner Bird brought up the point that the proposed rezoning is not for an overall development. If it is granted, each lot then can be sold individually for the purpose of building duplexes, and although there are certain requirements 49 APR 211982 poln, 49 WE 4A.4