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10. ':55 PUBLIC ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Full Gospel Assembly Inc. of Vero Beach's Request for Special Exception Use Approval for a Fellowship Hall Addition (memorandum dated December 24, 2014) 163-180 Quasi -Judicial Proof of Publication of Advertisement for Hearing is on file in the Office of the Clerk to the Board The Commissioners, as requested by the Chairman, disclosed that there had been no ex parte communications, site visits, or independent investigations. Commissioner Flescher added that he had driven past the church site, and Commissioner Zorc stated that he was familiar with the site. Each Commissioner affirmed that he has an open mind and is able to base his decision on the evidence presented and the applicable law. The Deputy Clerk administered the Oath to all persons who wished to speak at the hearing. Community Development Director Stan Boling, through a PowerPoint Presentation, provided background and analysis on the request of Full Gospel Assembly Inc. of Vero Beach ("Full Gospel") for a special exception use approval to add a fellowship hall to their church on Old Dixie Highway. He recalled that on September 25, 2014, after its review of the application, the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) had recommended: (1) that the Board approve Full Gospel's application with conditions defined by staff; and (2) that staff meet with church representatives and property owners who voiced concerns about noise, traffic, and the aesthetic appearance of the proposed addition. Director Boling relayed that after said meeting on October 31, 2014, Full Gospel made some minor changes to its sound system, but the neighbors maintained their objections to the fellowship hall. Concluding his presentation, Director Boling confirmed that with the conditions outlined in staff's report (page 169 of the agenda SmeadSoft Reprint Date Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - 13 38 53 BCC 2076, Attachment Id 1, Pa -e.7 act:et). staff revornmends that the Rnard rant krIPCIAI