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.AUG �= BOOK 84 F',°:Gr Chairman Bird noted the property frontage on the lagoon would not be increased under either scenario. The additional lots created under the RS -3 zoning are isolated from the lagoon to the north and to the east. Discussion continued and Director Keating confirmed that they would not be able to develop eight lots without fill. He further commented,that the jurisdictional agencies involved in making the decision have indicated they recommend against fill. Our County policies would not allow a wetland alterations permit. Mr. DeBlois added that fill could occur only if the federal, state and local agencies looking at this request determine that the outcome of this would not be a net loss in the value of that resource, it would be closely scrutinized by all those agencies to make sure there is a net gain and not a net loss. Commissioner Scurlock asked if there is a benefit to that lagoon, in staff's opinion. Mr. DeBlois responded that staff feels there is a benefit and that is why staff is recommending denial of the fill. Director Keating concluded that the existing zoning is consistent with our comprehensive plan. There have been other pieces of comparable property developed. Staff feels the existing zoning is adequate. Based on all the reasons presented, staff recommended that this rezoning request be denied. The Chairman recessed the meeting briefly at 10:30 A. M. and the Board reconvened at 10:45 A. M. with all members present. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Michael O'Haire, 575 South AlA, came before the Board representing himself and his wife and Mr. and Mrs. John Luther. He restated his argument as presented on May 7, 1991 with additional comments. He brought enlarged aerial photographs, one showing the subject property as it was in 1973 and another as it currently appears. Mr. O'Haire pointed out the peninsula which encompasses his property, Mr. Luther's property, Mr. Krovocheck's property and a tract of land in River Ridge Subdivision which Mr. O'Haire owns. He pointed out other landmarks and emphasized that the subject peninsula is the only ample tract remaining south of the City of Vero Beach that is suitable for residential use and is unchanged because of the wishes of the owners. Mr. O'Haire recounted conversations with Mr. Krovocheck at the time Mr. Krovocheck was in the process of purchasing his property. At that time Mr. O'Haire 22 � � r