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BOOK OP NA E 64 7 little on the edges which would give a good appearance. He believed that wrapping the roof all the way around the building is just an additional cost which is not entirely necessary. He also sent a copy of the "voluntary guidelines" on Page 27 of the Plan to the Brevard County planning staff for their comments and one of their suggestions was that a clarification should be made as to what is voluntary and what is not. Chairman Macht questioned Mr. Berklew's observation about the height of the hedges, and Commissioner Eggert commented that she has never been aware of a problem with people seeing over a 4 foot hedge. Director Keating commented that the recommendation is to cluster the trees so that signs are not completely hidden. Nancy offut of the Realtors Association of Indian River County advised her organization favors proper planning with enforcement of existing ordinances. She is aware that the citizens in Wabasso are interested in improving their community but wanted everyone not to lose sight of an owner's right to use his or her property. She felt that style, color and design are personal to each of us and the offensive will be rejected. She felt the Plan is very well intended but suggested its adoption would add additional, unnecessary criteria in the County and urged the Commissioners to reject the Plan. Mrs. Wooley of 9350 North US #1 presented some photographs of Wabasso and asked the Commissioners to notice the well -manicured lawns and well-maintained homes. She mentioned the abandoned gas station which she felt was a dangerment but was encouraged that her griping had gotten rid of the pile of dirt left there. She felt that if the Task Force is allowed to enforce the Plan, we will have another McKee Jungle Garden. She mentioned that a complaint had been filed with the Sheriff's department that a boat was found abandoned in the driveway of Rock City Nursery. She believed that if the bushes are allowed to grow and are not maintained, the tourists would not be able to see the shopping centers. Mrs. Wooley was not against the Corridor Plan and expressed her love for beautiful trees but felt that a lot more planning should be done. Toni Robinson of 1491 Treasure Cove Lane, past president of the Indian River Land Trust, commended the Task Force. She felt that people come to Indian River County because of the high quality of life and believed the Plan would enhance this quality of life. She -expressed her concern about boat and jet ski rentals and her belief that they are a potential threat. She encouraged the Commissioners to adopt the Plan. NOVEMBER 21, 1995 44