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Traf f is The intersection of 17th Street and Indian River Boulevard is presently heavily traveled at certain times of the day. This traffic is destined to continue to increase when: 1. Indian River Boulevard is extended, first to the south, then north to the hospital and eventually by Grand Harbor and back into U.S. 1 --an effective by-pass of the city, an arterial road. 2. Beach population increases and the Barber Bridge over capacity and delays increase. 3. The Twin Pair, east -west thoroughfare is terminated at its east end in Indian River Boulevard. 4. Grand Harbor development matures, which at build -out could produce a 7000+ population increase, heavily dependent on Indian River Boulevard. Traffic studies are at best an imprecise science. With the inevitability of the above events, common sense tells us that acute traffic congestion is destined for this intersection. zoning of subject land to "Commercial" would only make a bad situation worse. Drainage The intensified use of this land through commercial zoning would increase the run-off tremendously and require a sizable retention facility to prevent river pollution. It is questionable that such a facility could be provided, due to space limitations and the very low elevation of the land in question. There are no county waste water facilities to serve this land. Whether the city is obligated to provide such appears problematic and, therefore, another reason not to rezone it. "Promenade" J The basic question is the advisability of rezoning. Regardless of the integrity, honesty and all good intentions of the developer requesting this rezoning many things can happen to cause his proposed use of the land to fall through. Rezoning of this land must be considered in the light of the developer's possible inability to carry out the plan as outlined. These comments and observations are submitted as constructive and supportive of what seems to us, as best maintaining the fine character of our community, its ambiance, and charm. We wish to make it clear that we are not against this or any proposal for a high class mall for Vero Beach, but are adamantly opposed to the proposed location. We strongly recommend against this rezoning request. For the Board of irectors Marion P. Newton, President�� Mr. Gwathmey differed with the gentleman who said that the newspaper notice was misleading, as he believed the ad'was accurate. 51 'APR 14 1987 Boos n8 ��.