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Will Barker, 6885 20th Street, commented that the church's west boundary is his boundary to the east and he did not want the tower in his backyard. He is a life-long, year -around resident of Indian River County, and is concerned about raising his family so close to a tower. A friend of his up north had a small plane crash into his subdivision after hitting a nearby tower. Mr. Barker also felt that a tower would make the area look like an industrial park, and wished the Commission would turn it down. Ray Scent, a neighbor from 71st Court, spoke in favor of the tower. He felt we can't stand still -- we must progress. Ed Galvanek of Vista Plantation, noted that there are approximately 1000 residents in Vista Plantation, many of whom are registered voters in Indian River County, and contribute about $500,000 per year in taxes to the county. The residents of Vista Plantation do not want a tower at this particular location. With regard to the statement made earlier about the need for having family programs broadcast in this county, he pointed out that you don't need a tower of this height to broadcast just within this county. He believed a CBN antenna would serve that purpose. Reverend Ronald Wright, pastor of St. Peter's Missionary Baptist Church, spoke in behalf of the tower. He believed the programs that will be broadcast by this Christian radio station will give hope and meaning to the people in the community. Walter Gunderson of Vista Plantation noticed that sometimes during the year, crop dusting planes fly very close to the ground in that area and he was very concerned that one might get mixed up with a guy wire. He didn't feel that the proposed height of 320 feet was necessary, unless you want your broadcast to reach as far as. Texas or farther. Bill Duryea of Vista Plantation noted that the property is zoned agricultural at present, and understood that after February this request could not be entertained. 27 NOV 2 1 '1989 4 427 POGK E';, , r 78