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NOTE FROM BARBARA BONNAH, DEPUTY CLERK, CLERK TO THE BOARD: All of the above listed items plus any and all exhibits presented during this meeting that haven't been inserted into these Minutes will be placed on file in the Office of the Board of County Commissioners for 3 years. (Please see index at the back of these Minutes.) Attorney Ralph Evans, representing the applicant of the site plan, had a general objection to the evidence being presented into evidence today. He believed the Board's job today is to review the record presented by the applicant at the P & Z Commission meeting and make the right decision based on substantial competent evidence. Attorney Vitunac noted that we treat the BCC as de novo for various reasons, and he recommended that the Board admit all the letters and give them what weight they deserve, which is acknowledgement. The letters are not sworn and they are subject to cross examination. He felt the Board should weigh that when reading them. Attorney Evans thereupon presented for the record a certified copy of a transcript made at the P & Z Commission hearing. (Exhibit C) Chairman Tippin announced that the Board will accept all evidence and testimony presented today. Attorney Dill wished to point out that Halvorsen Development Group, as represented by Attorney Evans, is not a party to this issue. This has nothing to do with the Sea Mist Site Plan. Attorney Vitunac felt it is clear to everyone that the Sea Mist people are an interested party who have a sole interest at stake here, which is affected by this determination. If.there is a lawsuit after this based on a ruling adverse to them, that group can file a lawsuit. In his opinion, they are a party. Attorney Dill noted that having made his objection for the record, he would continue his review of the legal criteria in this matter. He referred to the following memo from Assistant County Attorney Terry O'Brien titled Interpretation of Zoning Laws: 22 July 12, 1994 BOOK 92 PAGE 79