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Board of County Commissioners Special Call Meeting Minutes - Final November 12, 2024 Space, Intergovernmental Coordination, Public School Facilities, and Property Rights. He informed the overarching concerns when evaluating the CP were to ensure it reflected what the County wanted to be, which direction it wanted to grow, which goals were fiscally realistic, what type of economic development was appropriate, and how to best maintain the quality of life residents enjoyed. 5. BOARD COMMENTS/ QUESTIONS Following the EAR report presentation, discussion ensued among the Board, Mr. Balter, and Mr. Klepper who provided clarification and priorities in the Comprehensive Plan (CP) for staff to consider in the coming year. It was noted that the community's top three concerns were infrastructure, the impact of growth on the environment, and transportation/traffic. Transportation and traffic management were among residents' top concerns, and discussion began with aligning the Urban Service Boundary (USB) with the Comprehensive Plan's growth strategies. Commissioner Moss received information regarding how traffic impacts from new subdivisions were communicated to the public, and if a cumulative impact could be provided. Urban planning discussions focused on the balance between urban sprawl and infill development. Commissioner Loar addressed concerns about development, and implications for traffic management, and long-range transportation plans. Staff responded with information on the need for intergovernmental coordination, and identifying timely updates to Interlocal Agreements, some of which are over 20 years old. County Administrator John Titkanich agreed effective communication between municipalities and the County was important for comprehensive planning efforts. Vice Chairman Flescher received information on how to evaluate sprawl and its impact on the Board's policy decisions regarding growth. Additional discussion was had among the Commissioners regarding how the different reports layer to work together, discussion of County road standards, and the importance of effectively communicating traffic definitions to avoid public misunderstandings. The conversation acknowledged that while the comprehensive plan provided guidance, macro decisions would be tackled at a lower level and address issues such as traffic congestion and the shape of housing developments. County Administrator Titkanich responded to the Board's question about the approval procedure by providing insight into the State's process of evaluating Comprehensive Plans, with noted deference to the County's decisions regarding priorities. Indian River County, Florida Page 2