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In presenting staff's recommendation, Director Keating pointed <br />out that a traffic analysis was done by the applicant, but was not <br />included in the backup. He discussed the results of the traffic <br />capacity. analysis and pointed out that CR -510 will be the most <br />impacted roadway. Director Keating emphasized that the trips were <br />assigned very conservatively and noted that there is sufficient <br />capacity to accommodate the volume of traffic. The MPO recognizes <br />that at some point there would be alneed for improvements, but not <br />in the near future. <br />Director Keating advised that of the 4 properties being <br />redesignated, the 5.5 acres has generated the most concern. He <br />pointed out the separation distance is an important consideration. <br />Buffering and other requirements will have to be installed as an <br />interface between commercial and industrial development. <br />Director Keating commented that the most important policy <br />staff has to look at with any Comprehensive Plan amendment is <br />Policy 13.3. Staff feels that there have been a lot of changes, <br />one of the major changes being the Disney development which is <br />using up all the commercial intended to serve the convenience needs <br />of the residents of the barrier island. That will create more <br />demand for commercial and retail on the mainland of Wabasso. <br />Commissioner Eggert appreciated having her concerns about SR - <br />510 resolved. <br />The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone <br />wished to be heard in this matter. <br />Steve Lewis, 8680 Shore Lane, pointed out his lot on the map <br />and advised that when he and his wife, Dr. Heidi Gorsuch, bought <br />their acre, they expected the zoning would remain the same since <br />they did not want to be near commercial property. The commercial <br />node was established just as they were closing on their property <br />purchase. He did not understand why more commercial was being <br />added when there is already undeveloped commercially -zoned <br />property. He advised the endangered species living in the wetlands <br />areas which he thought might be adversely affected with additional <br />commercial development. <br />Dr. Lewis advised that he was a member of the Causeway <br />Association and they have been trying to diminish the impact of <br />development in the area by imposing new buffers and setbacks. He <br />wanted to set the record straight -On negotiations that _took place <br />between Ken Kennedy and Mr. Ryall and himself. They had come to <br />;his property to see what impact the development would have on his <br />107 aooK 96 Fay X91 <br />October 24, 1995 <br />