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establishment. Mr. Smith believed that in Sebastian and Fellsmere, it is only required that an establishment such as he is proposing be 500' away from a church or school. He noted that an article in the paper has stated that some of the residents of the community feel there are too many bars in Gifford, but he does not feel that is true as there are only about 3 or 4 licensed establishments where liquor can be consumed on the premises. As for the remainder of the county, he pointed out that there are nice lounges all along the river and the ocean, and he has not heard anyone speak out against them. Mr. Smith emphasized that he did not come here to create a controversy; he just wanted the Commission to understand that without a license for consumption on premises, he might as well close up shop. Commissioner Wodtke wished to know how far Mr. Smith's business is from the nearest church or school. Planning Director Keating reported that this business is 1350' from Middle 6 and Middle 7 Schools; 1150' from Davis Temple Church, and 1200' from Friendship Baptist Church. Commissioner Bird stated that he felt what we need to do is determine what is reasonable and be consistent throughout the county. He did not believe we can develop a different criteria for Gifford. Commissioner Wodtke asked if the County can have one stipulation and the municipalities another, or whether a standard is set by the state. He assumed this requirement is less in the City of Vero Beach. Attorney Brandenburg did not know the City's require- ment, but informed the Board that we currently have on our - books a special provision dating back to 1967 that applies only to that area along North Gifford Road west of its intersection with Highway I, which says it doesn't matter if there are churches or anything else, you can't have such an 41 8000. JUL 1,8 1984 - 57 Fr,�� 75