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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2019 Vice Chairman Adams suggested that the Agriculture Advisory Committee (AAC) should look at the topic and provide feedback and recommendations. She clarified that the AAC's recommendations would go before the Planning and Zoning Board, allowing for public input, prior to returning to a future County Commission meeting, which will also allow for public input. Discussion ensued amongst the Board and the County Attorney regarding the draft ordinance being approved as a pending ordinance while proceeding with the formal LDR amendment adoption process. Brian Stolze, owner of Caribbean Lawn and Landscaping, 7120 37th Street, addressed the Board and responded to some of the comments that had been made. He explained his life-long residency of Vero Beach, his concern for the roads, the consideration towards the neighbors that he demands from his employees, and the time it will take to get his business where he wants it to be. Todd Thompson, 7065 37th Street, spoke regarding the County approving Brian Stolze's building permit application, stamped in May 2018, and his opinion that Mr. Stolze did not comply with what he stated on his application. Mr. Thompson was in favor of the AAC providing feedback on the draft ordinance. Chairman Solari suggested that anyone who had interest in the matter and wanted to stay involved/informed should provide Director Boling in Community Development with their name and email address. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Adams, seconded by Commissioner Flescher, to direct the Agriculture Advisory Committee to look at the proposed draft ordinance, including all agricultural land conflicts and uses, to offer their recommendation, then to present the recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Board for a Public Hearing and their recommendation before returning to the Commission for a Public Hearing and Board approval. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Solari, to direct staff to initiate the formal Land Development Regulation (LDR) amendment process and invoke the pending ordinance doctrine for the proposed draft ordinance during the formal adoption process. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc Nay: 1 - Commissioner Flescher B. Emergency Services Indian River County Florida Page 14