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Chris Marine, Attorney, spoke for Mr. and Mrs. Joe <br />Michael and George Lier, whose families have lived in this <br />area since 1887. He stated they are opposed to changing <br />residential to commercial because of the extreme traffic <br />problem. Mr. Marine urged that the Board give consideration <br />to what the people want - and obviously, they don't want <br />what is proposed. There is no assurance that this will be a <br />high class Jacobsen's department store; it could be a gas <br />station or 711 convenience store. They, therefore, request <br />the zoning be denied. <br />Richard Timberlake, Don Cunningham and Paul Swenson, <br />all residents of Summerplace, presented their objections to <br />the commercial zoning, citing the unique and tranquil <br />environment, their desire for seclusion, and concern about <br />the increase in traffic. <br />Commissioner Bird noted that the people are saying <br />"leave it as it is" but he wished to point out that there is <br />a triangular piece of property to the south which is <br />presently zoned commercial; it is included in the node and <br />could be developed as such. He, therefore, believed the <br />real question is whether we are going to move that <br />commercial piece to the intersection. <br />Chairman Scurlock noted that we could downzone the <br />whole area. <br />L. A. Pickard, 1971 West Shell Lane, believed everyone <br />recognizes that this is a highly speculative matter for the <br />developer. He urged that the Board consider what has <br />happened in Martin and St. Lucie Counties and not over- <br />develop the barrier island. The people do not need a <br />shopping center or any more boutiques. <br />Charles Regner and Millie Cunningham, Summerplace <br />residents, both expressed their concern about increased <br />traffic and the danger of walking across AlA. <br />31 <br />Booz 58 Pr{ 445 <br />I <br />