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BOOK Commissioner Fletcher then contended that there are several mistakes in the staff memo which should be pointed out. He questioned the statement that the subject property is not within a flood hazard or environmentally sensitive area, pointing out that, according to the 1975 Land Use Map, it is. He further noted that Page 2 of the staff memo states that "The proposed rezoning and duplex development would provide an intermediate level of residential development between the LD -1, Low Density areas to the south and the MD -2, Medium Density areas to the north of the subject property." North and south should be reversed in this statement. In addition, the Utilities statement incorrectly indicated that the Roseland Fire Station is on Barber Avenue. In regard to the applicant being required to pave 80th Avenue from the southeast corner of the subject property to 126th St., Mr. Fletcher emphasized that the County does not maintain either of these streets as they have not been formally accepted for maintenance. Mr. Fletcher next disputed staff's contention that a duplex type development would supply an excellent buffer between LD -1 and MD -1, stressing that while this may be -fine in concept, it does not address the actualities, which are that the land which is zoned capable of 15 units an acre has not been developed to its full capabilities. There are 8 houses on a total of 12 lots; so, when you look at reality, no buffer is needed. He felt the Board has been led to believe that this area is covered with trailers and existing duplexes, which is not the case. Mr. Fletcher continued that the Minutes indicate that a petition signed by 32 persons was submitted opposing the rezoning, but actually this petition opposed not the rezoning, but the building of duplexes on these lots. He believed that this neighborhood would be compatible for single family homes and submitted that Mr. DeJoia could enjoy the use of his property and 94