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Commissioner Bird felt that a development of this size needs to have access onto Indian River Boulevard, but he did not know how -we can get the chicken before the egg since the issue seems to be bouncing back and forth between the County and the City. He felt it would help significantly if the developers already had the property or we could be assured that they would be able to purchase it and include it in their development. Chairman Scurlock noted that Vero Beach Mayor John Acor was in attendance today, and asked if he had any idea of what the City intends to do, but Mayor Acor did not wish to comment on it beforehand. Commissioner Eggert felt we had two decisions today: Whether or not there should be a commercial node, and if so, what kind of zoning would be most appropriate. She pointed out that if the Board decides to send this on to the State, we would have enough time to review the City's actions before making a final decision. Mr. Shearer confirmed that if the Board votes to send this proposal to the State as is, it would keep all options open; however, if the Board decides not to transmit the proposal today, that would be the end of it and it would not go to a public hearing in 90 days. Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Attorney Michael O'Haire, representing the applicants, emphasized that if the Board decides not to transmit the request to the State, they would be closing off all options, and it would be 6 months before the applicants could come in with another rezoning request. In that case, he felt the issue would probably die on the vine. Attorney O'Haire suggested that a node already exists in that location and pointed out that the subject property is surrounded by the power plant, the sewer plant and the new post office distribution center that is under construction. B00K uS F,v E 37 A P R 141997 37 L