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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 23, 2025 Attachments: Location Map Aerial Site Plan Landscape Plan Chairman Flescher introduced the parties for the proceeding as being Treasure Coast Detox, LLC (Applicant), and Indian River County. Each Commissioner, as requested by the Chairman, disclosed ex parte communications, site visits, or independent investigations. The Commissioners also affirmed that they have an open mind and can base their decisions on the evidence presented and the applicable law. The Chairman opened the public hearing, and the Deputy Clerk administered the Oath to all persons who wished to speak. Brandon Creagan, Chief Planner with Current Development, presented the Applicant's request for special exception use to and site plan approval for a change of use from an adult congregate living facility to a residential treatment center for up to 29 adults at 6410 Old Dixie Highway. The location and plans for the site, traffic circulation, stormwater retention, and landscaping were shown using slides. The presentation listed staffs conditional approval, and noted the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) had unanimously approved the request at their August 28, 2025, regular meeting. Commissioner Earman received confirmation from acting Planning Development and Services Director Ryan Sweeny that the facility was an inpatient facility. The following people were present on behalf of the Applicant: Brion Regan, Kosta Velis, Dr. Terri Prescott, and Jessica Olivera. Mr. Regan detailed the inpatient nature of their facility where patients stayed 10 to 14 days, and care was covered by insurance. Mr. Velis emphasized this would be a medical facility with 24/7 supervision, and was being created by the Vero Beach Recovery Center. It was intended to serve the local community who would otherwise have to leave the County to attain medical detox treatment. Dr. Prescott, who had 25 years of experience in the field, spoke of the substance abuse and mental health crises in the County, and compared the facility to a hospital setting. She stated there would not be patients roaming freely, and noted the program was structured so the community would not be at risk. Nurse Practitioner Jessica Olivera told of the need faced by patients coming into the emergency room at Cleveland Clinic because there was no other option for treatment. Gregory Potter, Principal, North County Charter School, expressed his concern for the safety of students at the adjacent elementary school. Mr. Sweeney discussed the procedures and limitation for notifying the public of this public hearing. Mr. Regan addressed the procedures in place to transport Indian River County, Florida Page 14