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Commissioner Eggert agreed it is difficult and pointed out that when the Comprehensive Plan was developed, we could not scrutinize every area as closely as possibly it deserved. She further noted that she has invested in a great deal of property throughout the United States, and there is always a risk involved in purchasing property, the same as when you purchase stock. She stated she also is very supportive of affordable housing, but more in the 8 or 10 upa range than when we are debating between 3 and 6 upa. Rebecca Hampton, president of the Winter Beach Progressive League, handed out a map showing the trend for development occurring on large acreages in this area, and advised that in the last 11 years, they have had 10 homes spring up on multi -acre parcels. She urged that the Commission recognize the character of the neighborhood and the environmentally sensitive area with native scrub, oaks, pines, etc. She stressed that they are not asking the developers not to build, but just asking that they do not build more than 3 upa, and they feel that is a compromise. Commissioner Bird asked Mr. Mooney what his proposed density would be, and Mr. Mooney believed it would be about 3.29. Commissioner Bird asked what the highest density subdivision is that has been done at RS -6, and Director Keating advised that without going PRD, the highest would be about 4. Commissioner Bird referred to the map presented earlier which showed the many property owners desiring to stay RS -6, and Mrs. Hampton stressed they have a map which shows RS -6 is very inconsistent with what has been coming into their area. Commissioner Bird cited the transition from industrial at the railroad and the waste collection center. He noted that the Commission did approve RS -3 on the north of 69th Street, and he felt the south side ought to be RS -3 for some depth also and then have a transition to the RS -6. He agreed the environmental issue is important, but had a problem with it unless the Commission has some plans to acquire that land. 23 MAY 5 1987 B00r 68 fAE 2:}?.;