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AY 2 <br />BOOK 89 rrirF <br />. 705 -7 <br />Peter Robinson, principal of Laurel Homes, had some concerns <br />about the proposed amendments. He thought that the important issue <br />is that the residential resort ordinance allows rentals for periods <br />of less than a month. He was sure that if staff went through <br />properties in RM -6 zoning districts they would find a lot of daily <br />and weekly rentals and the residential resort ordinance allows them <br />to come out in the sunshine. With the residential resort ordinance <br />the County collects taxes on the rentals. ~ <br />Charles Wurmstedt, a councilman for the Town of Indian River <br />Shores, spoke as a resident. He felt that the concept of time <br />share resorts is what triggered the proposed amendments. He stated <br />that he had experienced the tactics used in promoting time share <br />sales and does not want to expose the community to that form of <br />development. <br />John O'Hara, 1155 Winding Oaks Circle East, disputed the <br />comment .that his residential development was a failure. The <br />residents in Sea Oaks and other developments are pleased to see <br />these amendments being considered. They look forward to the public <br />hearings to voice their thoughts. They are concerned about the <br />phrase "extended resort and vacation stay" because the definition <br />is "more than 2 days and less than a month." He thought that could <br />be a subtle or clever way to get a hotel resort or motel included <br />and he wants that element discussed. He urged the Board to approve <br />the public hearing process to consider the amendments. <br />Ren Kennedy, resident for many years, thought there was <br />sufficient discussion before the residential resort ordinance was <br />adopted. He agreed with Mr. Cairns that it meets land use <br />criteria, does not increase density, brings year-round activity <br />without infringing on the peak season, provides more taxes without <br />a burden on our schools, encourages low commercial activity and has <br />the potential to improve real estate activity. He contended that <br />the amendments will cause a reversal of policy and are being <br />requested by a select few. He believed that the Board of County <br />Commissioners and staff have kept growth under control and he urged <br />the Board to stay with the current Land Development Regulations. <br />Alice aaskill, president of the Vero Beach -Indian River County <br />Chamber of Commerce, read aloud the following letter: <br />104 <br />