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of the required open space. In response to a commissioner question, Mr. Sweeney responded that side-by-side two-story homes were not expressly prohibited for this project. There was conversation about area traffic volume, heavy traffic times, and traffic speeds. Mr. Sweeney pointed out the turn lane improvements planned for 43rd Avenue SW and the future completion of the Oslo interchange. Mr. Matson clarified that the widening project of 43rd Avenue currently ends at 16th Street but that future proposed expansion is a possibility. Mr. Matson pointed out the success of the SCI developers in their collaboration on mutual public benefits. Chairman Day opened the floor for public comment. Mr. Jim Vitter, representative of BGE, Inc. on behalf of Kolter Group Acquisitions, LLC was present and said he was available along with the consultants and applicants to answer any questions. The secretary administered the testimonial oath to those present who wished to speak. Mr. Charles Festo, resident of Four Lakes Circle Southwest was present and explained he lives in a development on the opposite side of 13th Street SW to where the proposed development will exit. Mr. Festo expressed concern about traffic volume and speed on 43rd Avenue SW and said he felt it would worsen when Oslo Road is connected to Interstate 95 and if development is started on nearby Johnston Rd. in St. Lucie County. Mr. Festo expressed concern about traffic speed on 43rd Avenue SW and difficulty making turns from 431d Avenue SW onto Oslo Road. Mr. Festo thanked the Commission for the comments they raised and taking his comments into consideration. Mr. Matson said that to follow up he could have Public Works do a _speed study and could look at the synchronization and timing of traffic signals. IRC Deputy County Attorney Mr. William DeBraal clarifiedi}fat the Planning arid Zoning Commission does not have the authority to make recommendations regarding traffic improvements and suggested directing those concerns to the Sheriff's Office or Public Works Department. Mr. Matson spoke about the Metropolitan Planning Organization and explained their purpose as the transportation planning board. Mr. Sweeney said that traffic studies would be done in the future if warranted. There being no further comments Chairman Day closed the floor for public comment. The applicants representative Mr. Jim Vitter responded to the inquiry about two-story homes and said that the project is age targeted to 55 plus (not age restricted) and that no two-story homes are planned. There being no further Commissioner questions, Chairman Day called for a Motion. ON MOTION BY Todd Brognano, SECONDED BY Beth Mitchell. OPPOSSED BY Mark Mucher. The members voted (6-1) to approve staff's request to grant preliminary PZC Unapproved Draft Minutes 3 October 13, 2022 151