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r - � <br />DEC- 0 3 1991 <br />BOOK <br />Chairman Bird added that even though only a third of the lots <br />in Emerson Villas are developed at the present time, when all 120 <br />lots are developed, that will mean 120 wells and 120 septic tanks, <br />which is perceived as a potential health problem. <br />Mr. Aldrich stated he understood the logic behind the project <br />but hoped an exception might be allowed because some of the homes <br />would be built on double lots and even on four lots. <br />Director Pinto stressed that Emerson Villas is one of the <br />targeted undersize -lot subdivisions which are considered by the <br />health department as a potential problem when it is fully <br />developed. The individual lots are unbuildable without the water <br />service. <br />Matt Napier, 2435 Fourth Street, asked why the impact fee is <br />based on an equivalent residential unit while the assessment is <br />based on square footage. <br />Director Pinto explained the construction of water lines is a <br />one-time cost and is sized to the maximum demand of the piece of <br />property. The impact fee is based on the structure which is on <br />that property and, depending on the size of the structure, the <br />impact fee can change. <br />Commissioner Scurlock added that the square footage basis for <br />assessment has been supported in courts of law. <br />Mr. Napier said he opposed this project because he did not <br />feel the cost spread is equitable. <br />Bob King came before the Board and felt the water line is <br />necessary and desirable but objected to the cost. He said it will <br />be a burden on him and he asked the Commissioners to consider the <br />burden that will be placed on residents. <br />Ms. Judith Sandberg, 583 Southwest 27th Avenue, came before <br />the Board and said the cost would be a terrible burden. She said <br />she echoed the comments of the previous speakers. <br />Robert Caraly, 170 9th Court, Indian River Heights, felt a <br />previous question had never been answered: Was there ever a <br />survey? <br />Commissioner Scurlock stated there had been no survey for this <br />project, and explained the compelling force for putting in -water <br />lines is the requirements of the State- Department of Community <br />-- Affairs. <br />Mr. Caraly was in favor of water and other improvements but <br />questioned the manner of assessment. He felt linear assessment <br />T with a maximum cap would be most fair, and suggested it not only <br />_ would be economically acceptable but would be the compassionate <br />thing --to do. Mr. Caraly agreed residents need financing with <br />longer terms and the lowest interest rate possible. He also asked <br />10 <br />