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In conclusion, Mr. Rohani read into the record the following <br />recommendations: <br />RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING <br />Pass a resolution or send a letter to the City of Vero <br />Beach protesting the location of these lines In a <br />residential neighborhood (along 25th Street S.W. and <br />the lataral "J" canal). Suggest the "Doctrine of <br />Prudent Avoidance" to the city. if. the risk Is <br />unknownp it Is best to avoid all exposure. <br />Request that the city halt all action in placing the <br />posts and expanding the high voltage above ground power <br />lines until an environmental Impact study is done on <br />this transmission line extension and an appropriate <br />electromagnetic field (ENF) mitigation plan Is <br />prepared. <br />2. County Attorney's office to make a determination on the <br />following: <br />a. If an easement owned by the Indian River <br />Farms Water Control District (IRFWCD) along <br />drainage canals can be used for other uses <br />not related to drainage, such as placement of <br />high voltage transmission lines. <br />b. Can an easement be utilized for a use that <br />will effect beyond the physical limits of the <br />easement, such as EMF's which spread beyond <br />the limits owned by IRFWCD. <br />3. County Attorney's office to prepare an. ordinance <br />prohibiting high voltage' transmission power lines <br />within areas of the county designated on the future <br />land use map as residential or closer than 100 yards to <br />such a residential area unless these lines are buried <br />undergroundl safely, with sufficient Insulation to <br />prevent leakage of EMF1s. <br />Commissioner Eggert understood that the substation for this <br />transmission line has been approved, but she agreed it is important <br />to include language in the County's regulations that substations <br />must meet the requirements of health, safety, and welfare. She <br />.felt the letter that was sent to the Vero Beach City Council should <br />have mentioned the placement of the poles and that we should write <br />the City again stating our concerns and asking them to revisit the <br />matter. <br />Commissioner Adams understood that the City has scheduled a <br />meeting for July 21, but Mr. Rohani pointed out that the meeting is <br />19 <br />JUL — 6 1993 Poor 975 <br />