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M units per acre. In addition, he pointed out that the Town of Orchid had voluntarily dropped their densities down from 8 units per acre to match ours. Commissioner Bowman did not see how we could go with anything different than what the transportation analysis would indicate and did not see how we could possibly lift the moratorium at this time. Commissioner Scurlock felt that many people believe the barrier island density was 6 units per acre when, in fact, much of it was 3 units per acre before the moratorium went into effect. Planning & Development Director Robert Keating stated that based on existing and committed development, there is still a little excess capacity left on the Wabasso Bridge causeway. Commissioner Bird wondered about the effect of all this on the North Beach Water Company. Commissioner Scurlock felt that Attorney William Caldwell and his clients, North Beach Water Company, are trying to establish whatever legal position they can by putting the County on notice. His reasoning regarding this is that their first phase is designed to meet their needs and they are caught in between in terms of their present request to expand their franchise area, i.e., they are hesitant to expand because they want to maintain their integrity in developing their units, but on the other hand, densities are being reduced; obviously, they have reserved certain taps, but they may have additional capacity. Commissioner Scurlock personally felt they have the absolute ability to transfer these taps and expand the service area. He noted that Indian River Shores has requested the County to consider expanding the franchise into their town after their contract is up with the City of Vero Beach; the residents of Summerplace are considering requesting service; the Sea Oaks project already has a line in place; and there are others trying to negotiate an expansion of the franchise area. 47 There is some BOOK 59 F' 7.%117