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r`� OEC 4199 n nn BOOK 91 FACE Stick Marsh and Farm 13 would become known world-wide. Mr. Green cited the quantity and sizes of bass which are caught as well as the numbers of fishing guides and the hours they are employed for bass fishing in Indian River County. He saw all this as potential income for local businesses and tax revenue for the County. He requested approval of the LDR amendment for use of agricultural land for commercial use as a special exception. Katherine Henderson, 11120 County Road 507-B, Fellsmere, spoke in opposition to the proposed LDR amendment. She described the agricultural and rural nature of the area west of Fellsmere and the area owned by Mr. Green. She did not want to commercialize that area. Sharon Morse Anderson, Fellsmere, agreed that we can use the tax dollars. She described herself as a fisherwoman, and pointed out that the Stick Marsh and Farm 13 are known world-wide without Mr. Green's business. She suggested that he establish his business in one of the many commercial locations available throughout the county. Ms. Anderson urged the Board to deny this request because it would not be fair to the established commercial areas. Gerald Austin, owner of Stick Marsh Bait & Tackle in Fellsmere, related his experience in the bait and tackle business. His business was located on the Harris Chain until all the bass died from a disease that caused them to sink. After that he moved his business to Fellsmere and is able to service the bass fishermen in that area. Debra Lynch, 13855 122nd Street, Fellsmere, opposed the proposed LDR amendment because it is not needed. Fishermen have caught bass in that area for many years without a bait and tackle shop at the dock, and the City of Fellsmere has commercial property where Mr. Green can establish his business. Barbara Crews, 14195 122nd Street, Fellsmere, opposed the proposed LDR amendment because it would not enhance the rural, agricultural nature of that area. She proposed that the commercial node at I-95 and CR -512 is the appropriate place for Mr. Green's business. She was happy to see the people of her community speak up on this subject and -she urged the Board to deny the request. Mike Hearndon, of Fellsmere, land owner in the general area where Mr. Green proposes to establish his business, was opposed to a bait and tackle shop in an agricultural district. He stated that there is commercially zoned land readily available which is more appropriate. Mr. Hearndon predicted that if a bait and tackle shop were allowed because of the fishing, then a sporting goods store and a water ski shop could be allowed also because there is hunting and waterskiing in that area. He further commented that if a 24