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approaches, other than the DF Steer approach for IFR, which is seldomly used. Commissioner Bowman had a problem with criterion 12(e) where it mentions planting and screening. She felt that we should be more specific, as she would like to see the tower completely surrounded by trees and the blockhouse screened with shrubbery. Mr. Boling estimated that would take approximately 50 trees, and Commissioner Bowman wanted the blockhouse screened from 66th Avenue as well. Commissioner Scurlock wanted to address the concerns from residents in the area that the lights from the tower will shine into their windows, but Mr. Boling explained that from a distance there is no intensity of light from strobe lights. It is just something that catches your eye of being there. He advised that the applicant's engineer is here today to answer any questions regarding the strobe lighting. There being no other questions of staff, the Chairman opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter, reminding those in the packed chambers to be polite and respect the rights of others to be heard. He asked those who wished to speak to come forward in turn and give their names and addresses for the record. Attorney Bruce Barkett, representing Central Assembly of God, emphasized that all of the 12 criteria for approval of this special exception have been satisfied in the opinion of the County's Planning staff. Pointing to some demographics of the site, he noted that the tower would be located more than 1,000 ft. from the nearest roads, which are SR -60 and 66th Avenue, and that the nearest dwelling is over 1100 feet away. The applicant has recei-ved a tall tower permit from the FDOT; the FCC has issued a construction and broadcast permit; the FAA has issued a determination of no air hazard; and the Vero Beach Airport has issued a letter of no objection. Referring to a chart of the NOV 211889 23 NOF FA[,E