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Board of County Commissioners PD Workshop Meeting Minutes - Final October 23, 2025 <br />Nick Schroth, Commercial Real Estate Broker, discussed the effects of supply <br />and demand on the development of affordable housing, effects of development <br />time on housing prices, the cost of added requirements, the plat over sight plan <br />concept, encouraging design variety versus maximum efficiency, and how a <br />density reduction could be considered a public benefit. <br />Peter Hofheinz, Professional Land Planner, spoke in favor of considering density <br />reduction as a public benefit, the value of extra time needed to review the <br />uniqueness of PDs, the need to balance County requirements with cost, timing, <br />and quality; he expressed appreciation for the opportunity to provide the private <br />sector's viewpoint. <br />James Shaw discussed the importance of agriculture in Indian River County and <br />the Epic Estates Land Development Company. <br />Lois Wolf expressed concern for the loss of land, what constituted affordable <br />housing, encroaching development, the attempted annexing of land by Epic <br />Estates, and the need for better communication about upcoming development <br />projects. Ms. Wolf later received information regarding the rezoning process. <br />Peter Robinson, Laurel Homes, suggested allowing PDs to come before the <br />Board earlier in the process to save time and encourage innovation, the need to <br />expedite the zoning process, and the effect on business due to a lack of affordable <br />housing. <br />Barry Garland commented on a new development of rental units as an example of <br />affordable housing. <br />Kenneth Adair received information on the various ways affordable housing was <br />defined. <br />Following public comments, Administrator Titkanich received confirmation that <br />the Board members would like to have stakeholders (builders, engineers, <br />planners) present to discuss some of the suggestions made at this workshop. An <br />agreement was reached to hold the next workshop on January 22, 2026. <br />No Action Taken or Required <br />Indian River County, Florida Page 8 <br />