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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final December 17, 2024 problem. Commissioner Adams questioned the implication of support with the School Board's letter, before noting that the developer could build their proposed housing under the Florida Live Local Act without the rezoning. The Commissioner also received information from staff on the differences between CG and OCR zoning with regard to residential uses. County Administrator John Titkanich offered rebuttal to Attorney Sweeney's characterization of staffs role in the decision-making process, and refuted the idea of a procedural problem as the proposed residential development was included in the Applicant's request for rezoning. Chairman Flescher noted the Board considered all entities' recommendations, and spoke of balancing everyone's needs. Chris Marine, attorney with Gould, Cooksey, Fennell, appeared before the Board on behalf of the owners of the property who had tried to develop the vacant parcel for many years. He advocated for adopting the PZC recommendation, as the owners felt the constraints of the current zoning prevented development. There being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Under discussion, the Board received additional information regarding the impact of the parcel's location in regard to the zoning requirements. Commissioner Earman spoke in support of the PZC decision, noting it could spur development in the area, and advocated for rethinking the zoning. Commissioner Moss spoke in support of staffs recommendation and affordable housing under the Live Local Act. Vice Chairman Loar and Chairman Flescher stated their reasons for disagreeing with the PZC recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Earman to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission's November 14, 2024, decision to approve the rezoning request. The motion failed for lack of a second. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Loar, seconded by Commissioner Adams, to approve staffs recommendation to deny the rezoning request. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Moss Nay: 1 - Commissioner Earman The Chairman called for a recess at 11:00 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at 11:12 a.m. with all members present. 11.A.6. 25-0104 Consideration of an Ordinance of Indian River County, Florida Amending the Zoning Ordinance, and the Accompanying Zoning Map for Approximately ±5.55 Acres from CG, General Commercial District to CH, Heavy Commercial District Indian River County, Florida Vage 70