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Fr- APR 14 1987 BOOK 68 PA,UF 52 Chairman Scurlock asked Mr. Gwathmey if he felt they would still be opposed to the development if a legal mechanism could be created for a planned commercial development which would allow the site plan to be considered at the same time as the zoning, and Mr. Gwathmey believed that they would still prefer another location for the Promenade. Judy Hargarten, stated that she works and lives in The Moorings and felt that quality development is what we have today. She urged the Board to consider that and keep Vero Beach looking good. She felt the subject property is presently an eyesore, and felt we should take the opportunity of having something of quality built at that location. Cynthia Peterson, a 26 -year resident of Vero Beach, stated that she has watched Vero Beach grow in a very orderly manner, and felt that the proposed development would enhance the surrounding area. She has several friends living nearby who believe this development will add to the value of their property. Mrs. Peterson urged the Board to transmit the proposal to the State. Bill Stegkemper, 3030 18th Street, stated he has no financial interest in this matter whatsoever. He felt that changing the Comp Plan and granting commercial use for this property would have a tremendous upward effect on its value. However, there is another side to the issue. Because it increases the uses in commercial zoning, the neighborhood homes will suffer a downward change in value. With regard to the lack of quality shopping in Vero Beach, he felt that people like to take an occasional drive to Palm Beach or Melbourne and make it a day's outing. Mr. Stegkemper urged the Board to follow the recommendation of staff to deny the rezoning. Herndon Williams, 27 Forest Park Drive, agreed with most of the comments made by the proponents of this rezoning. He felt that we need to establish a vehicle whereby we can be assured that the developer will build what he says will be built. Mr. 52