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BOOK; F,qi.t g J U L 211937 Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment, and rezone the parcel back to multiple family as it was in 1982. Chairman Scurlock asked if the only access to the 644 units would be through the entrance of the shopping center, and Mr. Cox believed it would be. Attorney Michael O'Haire, representing project developer Leonard L. Barber, Inc. of Ft. Lauderdale, assured the Board that the applicant has followed all requirements of the site plan application process to a tee. He pointed out that this site plan has been in the works for sometime, and the developer has been working closely with the Planning staff to make sure that all requirements are satisfied. He felt that no matter how sympathetic the Commission is to the people in Vista Gardens, there is no good argument to reconsider the zoning. Chairman Scurlock confirmed that legally the Board must go through the site plan application process, but felt that through that process, we have the ability to pursue a number of things; the biggest concern, will be the increased traffic. Commissioner Eggert, former chairman of the Planning 6 Zoning Commission, agreed that the zoning question would be futile to pursue because of the timetable involved. She believed that long before a land use change could be obtained, the developer would have undergone site plan consideration, and, apparently, they have all their tees crossed with respect to the requirements. Ron Ewing, President of Vista Properties, Inc., stated that all they ever wanted is for the County to set the rules, and they have followed them. Attorney O'Haire stated that the developer would be very happy to receive any input from the residents on any aspect of the site plan they wish to talk about. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by _ Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously determined 36