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I IV residences; they cannot resist a tornado, but fare better than other forms of housing in windstorms; those built in HUD Code are equal to or superior to those built to the Standard Building Code; when all other areas of taxation are considered, they contribute a great deal, even more than some other areas; and a new study has shown that rather than depreciating in value yearly, they are appreciating 10% annually. He again stressed that site built housing and condos have priced themselves out of reach. Ron Richey, 2035 13th St., a 10 year resident, self- employed carpenter and home improvement specialist, felt strongly that our economy needs every shot in the arm it can get. He noted that every time Piper cuts back, he gets hurt, and the proposed mobile home project would bring an influx of new people and new money to the area. Mr. Richey emphasized that the people behind this project have a proven track record and a reputation to uphold, and he did not feel the controversy over Mr. Orth's small airport was of enough consequence to warrant consideration. Mr. Richey did feel that "now" thinking is important, but did not believe this is a spur of the moment thing or that our community will ever become a Miami or Lauderdale. He urged that the Board approve the proposed rezoning for the best interests of the community as a whole. Evelyn Neville, 501 Bay Drive, resident of the county since 1936, appeared as a property owner, repreaenting other property owners, and also to express her own personal feelings. She informed the Board of a telegram received from Woodrow Hunt, with whom she and her husband own 7 lots on SR 60, urging approval of the proposed rezoning. Mrs. Neville then reported that the trustee for owners of 6 lots in Aero Tropical Gardens, which is almost directly across from the airport, had no objection when the airport went in there and they also have no objection to mobile home development. In 64 N 0 V 17 1982 0.,0 2 ��