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this proposed supermarket is turned down. He felt that the residents are just as concerned about the taking of property rights since they are the ones who are losing property value. He also wished to point out that both the north and south entrances are not adequate with regard to physical conditions, the number of automobiles, or the public's safety. Ron Lisak, local attorney residing at 1526 Smugglers Cove, felt the proposed development does provide a public convenience and necessity since the closest shopping area to the South Beach area is on the mainland across the 17th Street Bridge. He personally believed that most of the property values on the barrier island and certainly in the South Beach area will probably increase as a result of the proposed development. He further believed that all the residents in this area will benefit greatly from the availability of these goods and services. Mr. Lisak concluded by saying that the only thing that is irrelevant here is: A) Has the property owner complied with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the Land Development Regulations; and B) Is there any rationale based upon substantial evidence submitted into the record today to deny site plan approval. Dr. Arthur Rappaport, 1860 Cutlass Cove Drive, stated his objections to the medical pathologies that occur when the body's senses are assaulted by environmental trauma, such as odors, unsightly garbage disposal, and rodents running around. He urged the Board to deny the site plan appeal. Attorney Ralph Evans wished to make a few closing statements in rebuttal to the arguments presented by Attorney Warren Dill and others here this evening regarding economic impact. Chairman Tippin didn't think that is necessary, because he didn't think that economics has a bearing. It is not a part of government business to consider economics in making this decision. Attorney Evans understood that he could rest assured that the evidence presented relative to the economic impact is not substantial competent evidence in the Board's decision, and Chairman Tippin replied, "I think you may." Attorney Evans asked Keith Pelan, project manager with Kimley- Horn, to speak to the criticism that has been made that this plan doesn't have enough loading space. Mr. Pelan stressed that the plan provides two loading areas, both of which are greatly in excess of the requirement of the Code. July 12, 112 1994 BOOK 2 PACE 886