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Past 415 CERTIFICATION OF FINDINGS The findings presented in this memorandum have been predicated on accepted standards and practices of urban planning and consistent with the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the American Institute of Certified Planners. Lester L. Solin, Jr., AICP, certifies that: • The findings contained herein are limited to my analysis of the Unincorporated Indian River County Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use, Transportation, and Economic Development Elements together with the Indian River County staff report concerning Plan Amendment Number: LUDA 95-01-0199, signed by Robert M. Keating, AICP, Community Development Director on May 30, 1995, and various County memoranda noted herein. I also visited the subject sites. • Lester L. Solin, Jr. has no present or prospective interest in any subject property in Indian River County, and has no particular interest or bias with respect to any issues material to the subject proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment or to the parties involved or affected by the same; • Compensation to Lester L. Solin, Jr. is not contingent upon the reporting of predetermined conclusions or upon a specified decision by the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners or any other public entity; d- Lester L. Solin, Jr., AICP Certified Planner #2063 Mr. Solin believed the redesignation would be a major change in the .land use plan and that the size of the node would be dramatically changed, and would have a substantial impact on residential lands and facilities. He believed the plan amendment is not consistent with policy. William Koolage of 11 Vista Gardens Trail requested that the Board set up a few workshops to study the presentations. Attorney Barkett asked Director Keating if he had been sworn, and Director Keating responded that he had been sworn. Attorney Barkett then asked whether the staff considered the capability issue, and Director Keating advised that they had and felt the redesignation is completely consistent with the Comp Plan. Director Keating continued by pointing out that the original intent of the node at CR -510 and A1A was major commercial service. He emphasized that zoning is not an issue at this point in time and that the Comp Plan does not require market studies. Attorney Barkett stated that a Catholic diocese is purchasing Property Number 4 and inquired what else they might do with the property other than construct a church. Attorney Barkett then introduced Ken Kennedy, one of the applicants who is a member of the Wabasso Corridor Task Force; Gordon Michael, and Mr. and Mrs. Ryall, some of the other applicants. He advised the Board that he felt staffs' recommendation is appropriate and that the applicants are some of the most respected names in the community. JUNE 139 1995 75