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Commissioner Eggert asked how staff's recommendation affects the desire of some people in the area to protect more of the Jungle Gardens. Planner Nearing advised that it would reduce the depth by 200' and some of the denser vegetation is towards the rear. Up towards U.S.I, there is a large area which is rather vacant. Director Keating pointed out that the alternate is that the back property is going to be residential, and he did not think any substantial amount of vegetation will be protected if it is developed in any manner. Commissioner Bowman took issue with the statement that buildings clean air and stressed that it is trees that clean air. The Chairman asked if anyone wished to be heard. Attorney O'Haire came before the Board representing Vista Properties, owners of the property under discussion, and reiterated that they are here under protest and feel the notice was defective and has been prejudicial to them. He continued that, in the scramble to prepare for today's hearing, they have been able to obtain the services of Mr. Jim Park of the firm of Gee & Jensen. He is a land planner who has been involved in both the private and public sectors. Mr. O'Haire wished to point out that the property immedi- ately adjacent to them to the north is also zoned and planned for commercial, and that is not being considered today even though it is adjacent, which he felt highlights the prejudicial nature of considering his client's property in the interests not so much of fairness, but of political expediency. Commissioner Wheeler wished to know what property Attorney O'Haire is referring to and was advised it is the sliver between them and Indian River Boulevard known as the Schlitt piece. There was much hooting from the audience, and the Chairman asked that they refrain from comment until they can be formally recognized. 47 APR 26• BooF 72s yr20C