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JUL I ? WO C. B. Keck, 595 W. Forest Trail, representing the homeowners in Forest Park, couldn't understand why the developer would be allowed RM -6 when sewer capacity for that area is being borrowed from the City at the present time and it is not known how long it will be available. He wondered if we are going to have to put a moratorium on everything else because of the impact from this development. Mr. Keck stated that he was here at the P6Z meeting when the developer said that RM -10 was a reasonable use of their land, but now they are back saying that RM -6 is a reasonable use - just anything to make the land more valuable. He asked that the Board look around the room and take note that all of these people here don't want it, and then keep in mind that only one who wants it is a financial group in Texas. He asked that since we are going to bail out the S&Ls in Texas, let's not do it twice. Joseph Greeley, president of Vista Civic Association, spoke of the growth occurring in Florida, especially in the southern part of the state, and didn't want to see our community become another Lauderdale. Brian Fromang of 45th Avenue felt this piece of property is very unique and was concerned that we might be setting a precedent for allowing developments to go up along the river northward. Juanita Baker, 695 43rd Avenue, urged the Board to preserve this unique area of coastal hammock and wetlands. There being no others who wished to be heard in this matter, Chairman Eggert closed the public hearing. Attorney O'Haire began his rebuttal by stating that one unit per acre is not a reasonable use of this property. It is unreasonable because of the surrounding zonings. He emphasized that the RM -6 zoning wasn't his idea or the developer's idea. The County's Planning Dept. recommended RM -6, and they have agreed to that number. The Board sets the rules, and the Land Use Element of the Comp Plan is implemented by the rules, and they 43