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I am appealing these decisions, but as a result of the limosine/ ambulance transport company's intention to vacate the property, Staff believes my appeal is moot. It is not only the land use I object to, but most importantly the decisions that are made by Mr. Keating to allow these uses and abuses. My appeal continues to the Planning and Zoning Commission. I have been asking about the garage use and what remedies are available, since June 1994. I have been working within the system, meeting and talking with Mr. Keating, Mr. DeBlois, Mr. Collins and Mr. Chandler since November 1996. No action has been taken to correct these abuses and no mechanisms installed to halt these decisions and privileges that favor Mr. Jordan in contradiction of the County Comprehensive Plan. This has created a hardship on our community, undermining our property values and natural resources, safety and security. That is why I must come before my County Commissioners. I ask for a simple thing. I ask that you place our neighborhood under the protective umbrella of the Land Use Regulations and County Comprehensive Plan. I am asking you to instruct Mr. Keating and his staff to apply these mechanisms in our neighborhood as required by Florida Statutes. The false "grandfathering" of the middle parcel is not allowed by County Code. I ask you to declare it invalid. The false "grandfathering" of the mobile home at 6362 105 Place is not allowed by County Code. I ask you to declare it invalid. The Code Enforcement Board minutes state "If Staff has further evidence in the case at a future date, a new case can be initiated" (CEB case #91-217). Our neighborhood has the truth to tell regarding the past use of this property, falsely "grandfathering" the automotive use at the property at 6360 105 Place. The Board stated they are willing to look at new evidence. I ask that you instruct Mr. Keating to make this happen. I have spent many hours pouring over the County Codes. There are no great mysteries or vast "gray areas" of interpretation. I ask that you put an end to the creative code interpretations we have had to suffer for many years. I also ask that we be notified by certified mail should ANY irregularities occur involving decisions made with regard to our neighborhood. We have the right to appeal decisions, yet cannot if we are unaware these decisions are being made. This results in a usurping of our property rights. I am disappointed my county's public employees were unwilling to work with me to resolve these issues. I especially feel bad for the citizens of our community who have also come forward to resolve issues, but did not have the stamina or resources available to persevere. It is a shame one must work so hard to be protected by the law. I see the potential is great for widespread abuse. Please place me and our neighborhood under the protection of the law. CC/County Commissioners 35 SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 Sincerely, Connie Gat P.O. Box 306, Wabasso, Florida 32970 561-589-3495.