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Ray Dykes, 4737 83rd Place, mother of applicant Lori <br />Fothergill, stated that she is very much against driving and <br />drinking. She emphasized that every restaurant in this state that <br />serves alcoholic beverages has to abide by the State restrictions. <br />She pointed out the inconsistencies in the locations of bars, <br />restaurants and establishments that sell alcoholic beverages to go. <br />Mrs. Dykes urged the Board to consider her daughter's request. <br />Bobby Hiers, Jungle Trail, was in favor of this reduction. He <br />rented or sold this property to Lori Fothergill. He is a Baptist, <br />but he is not afraid to take children to a restaurant where one can <br />order a beer to drink with their pizza. He felt people should <br />complain about the 7-11 Store being within 200 feet from them and <br />the County Beer Discount store being across the street where people <br />can buy beer in a bag and get in their car and drink it. <br />Nancy Flannery, resident of Vero Beach, commented that she and <br />her family go to Lori's restaurant every week and have never seen <br />any problems in the restaurant. They take their children there <br />every Sunday and have never seen any commotion. Mrs. Flannery <br />stated that she is in favor of reducing the separation, and made <br />the point of convenience stores being allowed closer than 1000 feet <br />to a church. <br />Guy Barber of 7th Place asked if it was State mandated that <br />the County has to pass an ordinance regarding separation distances, <br />and County Attorney Vitunac answered affirmatively, explaining that <br />the bars cannot be locate closer than 1000 feet from schools or <br />churches. <br />Mr. Barber asked if people are told about the restriction in <br />the ordinance when they go to lease or purchase a piece of <br />property, and Planning Director Stan Boling stated that they are <br />not told for a number of reasons. The situation could change..... <br />Attorney Vitunac interjected that the owner is responsible for <br />knowing the zoning laws. <br />Pastor Joe Brooks of 20th Avenue Church of God emphasized the <br />number of churches in this community and their concern about the <br />moral standards of the community. He cautioned that this is an <br />issue that is going to affect the entire county, and he felt that <br />if we are not having problems with the existing ordinance, it <br />should not be changed. <br />DECEMBER 3, 1996 <br />56 <br />BOOK PA1110, 2 <br />i <br />