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BOOK 88 pg' 252 Director Keating explained that the property is just east of Victory Park, also a Housing Authority project. Because staff thought this was an unusual zoning pattern, owners of the property surrounding this parcel were contacted to see if they wanted to be included in the rezoning request. Six of the nine other property owners were in favor, two were opposed, and one did not respond. Planning and Zoning recommended that the subject property be rezoned and also recommended County -initiated rezoning of the nine additional parcels. Director Keating mentioned that several residents who spoke at the Planning and Zoning meeting complained that there were problems at Victory Park. However, the problems are actually at Gifford Gardens, not Victory Park. Joe Collins, attorney for the Indian River County Housing Authority, came before the Board and reported that the Housing Authority is just getting Orangewood filled and there are over 300 additional applications for low income farmer housing over and above what is available at Orangewood. There is a tremendous need within Indian River County for public housing. Also, this project goes a long way towards meeting the Comprehensive Plan requirements, particularly as to the County's responsibility in the low cost housing area. Mr. Collins added that he would be glad to answer any questions any of the members of the Board might have. Chairman Eggert commented that the people she spoke to felt that Victory Park is very strictly run and this new development should be a good thing because it is very similar to Victory Park. Commissioner Macht added that he had never seen a public housing project run any better, and very few half as good. Attorney Collins noted that Federal officials attended the grand opening of Orangewood and Indian River County is quickly becoming a model for other projects throughout the country. Although the rezoning will allow 150 units, the Housing Authority plans to only build 100 units which will leave a lot of room for a buffer to meet the needs of the persons who expressed concern at the Planning and Zoning meeting. It was determined that no one else wished to be heard and the Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 92-43, amending the zoning ordinance and the accompanying zoning map from RS -6 to RM -10 for the property generally located between 49th Street and 47th Street and between 40th Avenue and 35th Avenue, and authorized County -initiated rezoning of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 from RS -6 to RM -10, as recommended by staff. 44