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DEC `i 1983 890 55 PACE - 50,k3. the R -2D would be a nice buffer between single family homes and commercially zoned property. Mr. Shearer showed a slide of the site and pointed out that the Planning & Zoning Commissioner voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the rezoning. Chairman Bird opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Michael O'Haire, attorney representing Hobart Landing Property Owners Association, explained that Hobart Landing is a single family subdivision located easterly of the property in question. His clients feel.strongly that the buffer provided by the rezoning is not necessary, as there is no existing commercial use anywhere near their subdivision. Although, there is a commercial node designated on the Master Plan, there is no reason that node cannot be relocated. Mr. O'Haire continued to emphasize that the only land use up there that is deserving of any protection is the single family subdivision that has been there for many years and there is no need at this point for a buffer of multiple family zoning. He stated that Hobart Landing property owners have watched this property be despoiled and scarified by Arthur Wilson, who tore out a productive citrus grove, and since Mr. Wilson has been trying to sell this land as multiple family for years and cannot, it is obvious there is no demand for multiple family use in this area. Mr. O'Haire pointed out that Mr. Wilson has had a site plan since 1980 and has dragged it out, not building anything on the land because he cannot sell it. The site plan approval process has been abused time and time again, and opening this up all the way from U.S. #1 will simply depreciate the values of the existing land use; therefore, Attorney O'Haire urged the Board to preserve the integrity of the only existing use entitled to protection and go with single family rezoning. 40