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community in terms of having a safe and healthy environment, which is what occurred in Los Angeles. There are billions of acres of undeveloped areas all across the country, but people tend to crowd into certain areas. Commissioner Bird noted that if you look at the map, a tremendous area of this county falls under the restricted areas, and he felt that could tend to pack people in other areas. Chairman Walker noted that there are people who will be jeopardized if we allow others to build where they shouldn't. Director Davis did not feel it is that drastic a problem. He advised that the Indian River Farms Water Control District study is just saying that in those areas, the developer should set aside 40 of the land mass to hold the water on the site. Discussion continued at length regarding drainage and the possibility of pumping water back into the marsh area in the future rather than in the river. It was generally felt we must set proper density levels taking all this into consideration. Director Davis felt 1/2 acre lots could be accommodated in the floodplain areas, but did not feel we should get into 1/4 acre or smaller lots. Commissioner Bird questioned how having more smaller lots affects this problem, and Director Davis stated that having more of the smaller lots creates more impervious surfaces. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. There were none, and he thereupon closed the public hearing. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, to acknowledge the emergency nature of this situation and to adopt Emergency Ordinance 89-12 amending the Stormwater Management Ordinance. a Commissioner Bird stated that he will vote against the Motion because he just doesn't feel we know enough about the Y 2 1989 31 BOOK. 758