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disease or algae bloom in the marsh kills all the bass, Mr. Green's <br />business would fail. Currently there are two bait and tackle shops <br />in Fellsmere that serve the needs of the bass fishermen. <br />Attorney Dill commented that the opposition voiced by the <br />speakers was directed to the specific site, but the amendment would <br />allow this type of special exception use throughout the county. He <br />contended that the Board could not deny the request on the basis <br />that Mr. Green would compete with existing businesses. He argued <br />that the amendment would not approve Mr. Green's business but <br />merely present an opportunity for him to apply for the special <br />exception use. He urged the Board to support good clean business <br />in Indian River County. <br />The Vice Chairman determined that no one else wished to be <br />heard and thereupon closed the public hearing. <br />In response to the comment regarding free enterprise, <br />Commissioner Tippin stated that he would match his record with <br />anyone in this county and in this country. He related his <br />experiences growing up in Indian River County and fishing for bass <br />in the Stick Marsh and surrounding areas, and he remarked that bass <br />fishermen do not expect to buy their supplies at the dock. They <br />prepare and make advance plans for their food, beverages and <br />shiners. It is the nature of the sport. He saw no need for the <br />amendment to allow this special exception use in agricultural <br />districts. <br />Commissioner Eggert confirmed that the Board members have and <br />will continue to work hard to attract business to our county, but <br />it is equally important. to support existing business. She could <br />not support special exception use of commercial enterprises in <br />agricultural districts. <br />Commissioner Adams agreed that the bait and tackle business is <br />a clean industry and is an asset to the marsh, but a need for it to <br />be allowed in agricultural districts has not been demonstrated. <br />She believed there is sufficient commercial area in Fellsmere for <br />Mr. Green's business. <br />Commissioner Macht agreed. <br />Vice Chairman Tippin noted that the consensus of the Board is <br />to deny the request. <br />25 <br />DEC 14 1993 <br />BOOK 91 P,,G- 297 <br />