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In conclusion of his arguments, Attorney Lloyd emphasized that all of these issues came up at the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting and they recommended approval subject to the conditions outlined in staff's recommendation. Attorney Michael O'Haire advised that he is representing the neighbors in Little Harbour, specifically, Dr. and Mrs. Edward Branigan, who live to the north of the Ames' property, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Coor, who are building a home to the south. He distributed brochures containing photographs of the site, site plans, a letter from a consulting landscape architect, and a petition against the special exception approval for a non- commercial greenhouse. Attorney O'Haire stressed that the two main objections to the greenhouse/conservatory are size and compatibility with the neighborhood, and proceeded to present the following arguments: 1) The proposed size of the greenhouse is too large for a residential site, and the elevation of the greenhouse is still unknown. 2) The proposed buffering will not be sufficient to screen the greenhouse from the second story of the Branigan residence. 3) The Community Design Committee of Little Harbour has not approved this greenhouse. They have deferred any action on this to see what action the Board is taking. 4) Adverse impact from stormwater run-off containing traces of chemicals used in the spraying of orchids. Edward Branigan, 1250 Little Harbour Lane, felt that a 2200 sq. ft. structure is a commercial -size structure and has no place in a residential neighborhood. He poi.nted out that a hobbyist does not need this much space. If such a large structure is desired, he felt it should be built out in an agricultural area. He added that 2200 sq. ft. is larger than the average home in the county and the size of the structure puts it in the commercial/ OCT 21990 ; 42F'AUW