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5001, 101 FA ;E Gin, Commissioner Tippin had mixed feelings about the buffer being a little extreme but he definitely felt the nuisance disclaimer was too extreme. Commissioner Ginn countered that she felt the disclaimer provides notice to a purchaser and felt it might cut down on complaints, although she thought there had not been very many complaints. Director Keating advised that there were very few complaints in the Planning Department regarding citrus or other agricultural operations. Commissioner Ginn stated that she had to take both sides into consideration. She wanted to stay with a larger setback, but was willing to agree to a type `B" buffer of 25 feet. She also wanted to have the disclaimer to avoid future problems. matter. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this Chuck McLaine, 5215 Tradewinds, president of OnSite Management Group advised that their company plans and builds quality projects. Stonebridge is one of their developments. He thought that the costs should not be driven up by excessive requirements. Tim Zorc, 3907 58h Circle, a member of the Treasure Coast Builders Assn., asked if this was the staff's or property owner's initiated request. Director Keating explained that it was initiated by the Board of County Commissioners several months ago during a Comprehensive Plan amendment when the land use designation of a property abutting an agricultural operation was about to be changed. Mr. Zorc discussed the additional costs concerning the buffer (see second chart on page 20). He stated that when the buffer is increased, it would increase the cost of the lot by approximately 20 feet in depth. He gave an example of a 80 x 125 lot, which would require an additional $9,000 cost per home site. Regarding the nuisance disclosures, he asked about disclosures in other than single family areas, such as day care centers in the middle of an active citrus grove? He suggested that the Board consider daytime effects as well as the nighttime effects. Norman Hensick , 425 3Vd Ave SW, advised that he is both a subdivision developer and grove owner. He wished to address the buffer and nuisance disclaimer. He told of the development of The Grove Subdivision. They have 30-35 families living there and he has not heard one complaint from anyone, nor any concerns from prospective buyers, about the agricultural operation adjacent to it. He thought that staff's recommendation on the buffering 24 MAY 279 1997 M M =`