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APR 2 0 1983 aovK �cF Commissioner Bowman did not understand why they need a retail store, when they already have a big Winn Dixie, a Zippy Mart, and an AG store. Mr. Solin felt that is a logical consideration, but noted that you also need to consider the most appropriate use of the land, and as the Planner for Sebastian, he cannot recommend residential in that area. Discussion ensued regarding counties that do have residential development along major highways, and Mr. Solin agreed this has been done, but the configuration of the land in this particular location does not allow for the type of landscaping amenities and berm system you need to accommodate multiple family development, especially with the railroad tracks to the west. Earl Masteller, City Engineer of Sebastian, had a problem with the fact that the County arbitrarily took the acreage from this previously commercial piece and added it to the Roseland node. Mr. Masteller noted that the City of Sebastian is trying very hard to work with the County, and he felt the County should respect the City's wishes in this -matter and look at the fairness of the situation and he certainly would hope that the City and the County can work these things out in a spirit of harmony. Discussion next arose as to whether this zoning has been before the City Council, and Attorney Kilbride stated that it has only been before the Planning & Zoning Commission; the City Council has not acted on the rezoning, but as far as the Comprehensive Plan is concerned, they have recognized this entire area as limited Commercial. Commissioner Wodtke felt that the City of Sebastian put a lot of planning and thought into their plan. He stated that he always has tried to stay out of other goverment's jurisdictional areas.. With the limiting factors surrounding this property, he had a hard time objecting and did not see this having much impact 74