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Boor 96 pArF649 property values. She believed that many of the costs mentioned are relatively low-end costs with long-term benefits and that the improved property values will benefit all Wabasso property owners. Paul Nace of Coralstone Condominium Association endorsed the Plan but expressed his concern about maintenance of the landscaping buffers. Reith Pelan of 601 21st Street, the site planner, commented that he works a lot with large corporate clients who take every opportunity to build cost effectively. He cited Treasure Coast Plaza which is not very pretty from the rear and felt that shopping centers typically abut a residential area from the rear which is the area that needs attention. He urged the Commissioners to adopt the Plan and said that he was happy to have been a part of it. Steve Lewis, a member of the Task Force, asked Director Keating to clarify the intention with regard to indoor sales for boats, and Director Keating emphasized that indoor retail sales are recommended and in general use. He felt it would be helpful to everyone if staff could clarify the language. The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, he closed the public hearing. Under discussion, Commissioners Adams and Eggert expressed their concern that some of the language needs to be revised. Commissioner Tippin felt it is always a problem when government gets involved in aesthetics and commented that everyone should realize how individualized aesthetics are. He further commented that we should realize how many girls wouldn't have had a date, or fellows too, if we all had to agree what is handsome. He felt that Port Orange started from scratch and he noted that no pictures of redevelopment in Port Orange were shown. Commissioner Bird appreciated the work that went into this but felt that if he were someone who already owned a piece of property or lived on the beach and only drove through the area occasionally, he also would want it to look like a rose garden. He felt that the Board had not received an accurate picture in that we have not received any comments from people who own existing property on the Corridor. He believed the Plan exceeds the ordinances currently on the books that made Indian River County the special place that it is and that those ordinances are adequate 'to see it remains a special place. He did not want to see government make additional restrictions. He believed it would be fine when you start from scratch in a newly developing area, but this Plan goes too far and is unnecessary. NOVEMBER 21, 1995 46