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Juanita Hunnicutt, Pine Lake Estates property owner and real estate agent, recounted that she sold lots in Pine Lake Estates to people who expected to be able to build there. She urged the Board to authorize staff to proceed with a survey and obtaining road rights -of way. She directed the Board's attention to the overhead projector and pointed out some parcels that have no access. She felt that individual property owners should not be burdened with the cost of building their own roads. She also pointed out that people who already built their homes in Pine Lake Estates and made their own improvements probably are unwilling to contribute to the cost of building roads to the other parcels. Ms. Hunnicutt stressed that Pine Lakes Estates property owners have paid taxes since 1960 and received no benefits while Vero Lake Estates property owners have paid a similar amount of taxes and received County services, including clearing and grading, drainage ditches, police and fire protection, and mosquito control. She recommended that the County establish and improve roads to the same standard as Vero Lake Estates and assess property owners accordingly. She noted that the County probably could get the survey done for less than $9,000 if competitive bids were obtained. Todd Wallner, property owner in Pine Lake Estates, contended that residents have invested time and money building their own roads. He pointed out that the road graders lift their blades up and mosquito sprayers turn off their equipment when they drive through Pine Lake Estates. He felt the additional cost to the County of providing such services to Pine Lake Estates would be insignificant. He wanted people to be able to build on the lots they purchased but personally did not want to pay any money. He asked why the County could not continue issuing building permits. Deputy County Attorney Will Collins responded that state law prohibits the County from issuing building permits on unplatted property. A survey needs to be performed and legal descriptions created in order for the County to accept dedication of right-of- way. All the lots would then have frontage and this would also allow people to petition for paved roads in the future. Director Keating confirmed that people can obtain building permits after rights-of-way are created, even if there is no physical street in front of their property. Peter Badal, Pine Lake Estates resident, spoke in support of getting Pine Lake Estates surveyed so the lots will be buildable. He indicated his willingness to pay $48.08 per lot on property he 23 6h..� 19,93 800K , 90 F'AUE618