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Agricultural Agricultural uses (riot including citrus packing houses) are not a predominant land use activity in the Gifford MXD area. Approximately 140 acres in the study area are devoted to citrus production. In addition, Miller Brothers )an egg farm is located on North Gifford Road. However, east of U.S. Highway #1 extending to the Indian River are large tracts of land devoted to citrus • • production. Recreational The Gifford Park, a 39 acre County park, is located on Lindsey Road, west of 43rd Avenue. The park provides opportunities for both active and passive recreation. A second park, the W.E. Geoffery Subdivision Park which is a three acre park located north of 39th Avenue, also provides an opportunity for passive and active recreation activities. PRECISE LAND USE MAP PREPARATION In preparing a proposed Precise Land Use Map for the Gifford Area, staff considered the existing land use pattern, the existing land use designations of the area (see figure 2), the existing zoning in the area (see figure 3), the concerns of area residents concerning existing land uses, and the land use needs of the area. The individuals participating in the preparation of the plan indicated that the Gifford area contained more than its share of salvage yards and bars and they did not feel any additional area should be set aside for salvage yards, bars, or fruit packing houses. The participants did indicate that additional space should be available for residential development, light industry, neighborhood commercial establishments, and professional offices. Citizen Participation The Long -Range Planning Staff held nine meetings with Gifford area residents over a twelve-month period beginning in February 1986. More than twenty-five Gifford area residents participated directly in these meetings. The early meetings focused on issues in the Gifford area. The last six meetings concentrated on studying the existing zoning in Gifford and how it should be modified in the future. This determined the basis for the Precise Land Use Map.