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Chairman Wheeler asked if putting this on hold a month or two until we get further into the Comprehensive Land Use Plan would help staff. Director Keating did not think so. He explained that one of the things they are looking at is in the Gifford MXD; essentially, there is an allowance to go up to 14 upa, and the idea was that could be an incentive for low cost and public housing. What we are looking at here is a density of a lot less than conceivably could go in there. Commissioner Scurlock commented that he finds the Victory Park project attractive, well maintained, and a real asset, and it certainly compares more than favorably with what they have done with single family. The comments he hears from the residents are all positive. Commissioner Eggert agreed, but wanted the Board to know that one of the main reasons for that is Tony Brown, who is running that project with an iron hand. She felt he deserves a lot of praise. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. John Hett, vice president and broker for Estuary Development Corporation, the applicant, informed the Board that he purchased this property for an individual who was interested in coming in with private money. He is hearing a lot of talk about low income housing, but would like to call this project more affordable housing because this is a transitional area. He agreed that 8 upa is right at the threshhold for such a project and that with 10 upa, you are a lot safer, but Mr. McGeary, the developer, has done these type projects all over the south for the last 40 years. Mr. Hett pointed out that since they are using private money, they obviously are going to make sure the property is maintained. He also hears over and over how the Gifford area has been neglected, but this area is not conducive to single family development. There is no demand for single family lots or homes except on a rental basis, but there is a heavy demand for a F�'C�Ux B a � Sf� pp b17 F''