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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final December 15, 2020 originally for when the subject property was going to be an extension of the mall. She felt the current access point would be a problem in the future and encouraged staff to find another access point. Steven Hitt, Senior Environmental Planner, addressed Commissioner Moss's question on the potential impact to the environment since the area contains a portion of the Ten -Mile Ridge surficial aquifer recharge area. Commissioner Moss sought and received information from Chief Schutt on whether the owner(s) of surrounding properties where notified of the proposed RV Park. Commissioner Moss pointed out that it states in Future Land Use Element Policy 2.2, the County "shall encourage and direct growth", she felt the wording contained in the comprehensive plan could be more specific. She agreed that the RV Park was compatible for the site, but questioned how the County was going to define growth. She hoped in the future that the County would focus on job growth and the actual use of the property. She referred to an article in a local paper regarding a planned development in Port St. Lucie. Commissioner Adams responded that the location for the RV Park was very appropriate and the users of the park would pay into the tourist tax dollars. Her only concern was the access point and commented that staff would continue to monitor the subject property for any potential impacts to the environment. Chairman Flescher was in support of the RV Park and discussed the tourist tax dollars. that the park would bring into the County. County Administrator Jason Brown explained the Future Land Use Element Policy 2.2 was not encouraging growth, but encouraging and directing growth into the urban service area. Community Development Director Phil Matson agreed with Administrator Brown and identified the urban service area from 58th Avenue south of State Road (SR) 60 and 66th Avenue north of SR 60. Commissioner Earman referred to staff regarding the access point to the subject property and pointed out that 94th Drive was a private drive. A discussion ensued among County staff and Mr. Bittle to further look at an alternate access point to the subject site and to work with the applicant through the development review process. Chairman Flescher opened the public hearing. Tom Sullivan, 4187 W 16th Square, questioned whether the Board could table the item for further review or to obtain answers from their concerns noted in the meeting. There were no additional speakers; the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. Indian River County Florida Page 10