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MAY 5 1987 <br />BOOK 68 PA 234 <br />Mrs. Hampton continued to emphasize the character of the <br />neighborhood and the fact that they are not asking that the land <br />be left vacant. <br />Commissioner Wheeler asked how many units there could be <br />under RS -3, and Director Keating noted that it depends on the <br />plan, but it is usually in the high 2's, possibly 2.6. <br />Chairman Scurlock noted that it appears there actually is an <br />average of only about a unit an acre difference in the two zoning <br />classifications, and Director Keating agreed but noted RS -6 give <br />you more flexibility because of Tots sizes, etc. <br />John Hansen, North Winter Beach Road, stated that his house <br />sits on two acres. He reviewed the history of the situation, <br />noting that the community grouped together against multiple <br />family zoning, and that was ruled out. Then ex -Commissioner <br />Lyons advised them that they were living dangerously at RS -6. <br />The homes in this area are being built on at least an acre, if <br />not more; the area is on top of the sand ridge; and development <br />would impact the acquifer, the trees, the wildlife, etc. Mr. <br />Hansen stated that actually he would love to see this made into a <br />county park, but he realized the cost is the deterrent; so, the <br />next best thing is to downzone to try to preserve what is there. <br />Douglas Tucker, 4426 69th St., advised that he lives <br />directly across the street at the corner of Cemetery Road and <br />North Winter Beach Road on an acre of property. His wife's <br />grandmother lives next door, and the family tract represents 10 <br />acres. Their property is RS -3 and they all would like to see <br />RS -3 zoning for the subject property. <br />Leonard Hatala, 34th Street, informed the Board that he has <br />owned 32 acres in Winter Beach since 1972, and he is opposed to <br />any downzoning. He did not feet it would be feasible to put <br />water and sewer in this area if this were downzoned. <br />Fred Mensing, Roseland, stated that he would not comment on <br />the density, but he was concerned about the sand ridge. Water is <br />a crucial consideration, and the sand pines are endangered and <br />24 <br />