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Mr. Nunemaker talked about the New Town concept and displayed photos <br />of proposed development. He said the New Town concept as outlined in the current <br />document would only apply to unincorporated properties that they would be bringing into <br />the City and not change the land use on, meaning they could apply those standards. He <br />felt it has less applicability now that they have taken a substantial area out of the reserve. <br />He indicated that Exhibit "F" was their first attempt to work with the County on some of <br />the design issues that they identified. <br />Under "size and minimum population," Mr. Nunemaker said they have <br />inputted specific sizes; and under transfer of development rights (TDRs), he thought it <br />was an interesting issue, as it applies to the City of Fellsmere. He believed, <br />economically, it would not make sense to import TDRs under the City of Fellsmere, and <br />politically, did not know if it was going to be the policy makers' decision for Fellsmere to <br />be exporting them, even inside the Urban Service Line. He noted that while they are <br />open to that possibility, it is a discussion that still remains to be hashed out. For years, <br />Fellsmere has been a proponent of the integration of the major street grid, and has wanted <br />to increase connectivity in the City of Fellsmere. Mr. Nunemaker brought awareness to <br />the constraint corridors they have (CR 512), remarking that they suffer an inordinate <br />burden anytime CR 512 is shut down for various reasons, so they are definitely interested <br />in expanding their access. <br />On the issue of the "land -use mix," Mr. Nunemaker explained that at the <br />outset, they have maintained their interest in providing sustainable development, but like <br />Sebastian they want more employment centers, and they want to take a balanced <br />approach into the future. Under "open space," they have referenced their annexation <br />areas and their 50% rule, and believe they can get more specifics on that, but it would <br />take a little time to work it out. Mr. Nunemaker noted that Fellsmere would maintain <br />sovereignty over how its development occurs, and felt there are some things they could <br />8 <br />July 23, 2008 / Joint Workshop <br />ISBA, Sebastian <br />