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At this time, I would recommend leaving the density levels "as is." Any changes to the <br />Comprehensive Land Use Plan need to be viewed from an overall community improvement <br />aspect (i.e. how will change positively benefit community.) I'm not sure if this has ever been <br />accomplished or is even possible but you (as elected officials) along with the advisory <br />committee, should consider this approach. <br />Thank you for your consideration in this matter. <br />Sincerely, <br />Jerry D. Johnson <br />Member of Indian River Agriculture Advisory Committee <br />Hazel Gerbhardt of 6815 33rd Street stated that she lives on the 10 acres west of the <br />property in question. She felt there could be as many as 240 additional families in her <br />neighborhood if the land use is changed to L-2 and believed that would be inconsistent with <br />their way of life on 33' Street. She asked the Board to consider the recommendation very <br />carefully. <br />Leila Fev, Kerr Center biologist, expressed her concerns about the proposed increase <br />in development and the adverse effects on the Center's research and development. Ms. Fev <br />showed some slides of the Apopka Root Weevil and explained its devastating effects on the <br />citrus industry. She felt buffers between any new development and the Center are very <br />important. She cited opinions of the University of Florida and the USDA that their research <br />is imperative. <br />Joan Martinelli of 7110 3131 Street stated that she lives toward the end of the road <br />and felt there needs to be a more significant buffer zone. <br />Kevin O'Dare of 700 Indian Lilac Lane grows vegetables for market and felt the <br />land use amendment would affect the quality of life as development brings money, crime, <br />and traffic. Mr. O'Dare spoke for the wildlife in the area that perished and the ones that <br />were left homeless when the new mall was built. <br />Michael Ziegler of 3375 12' Street, an organic farmer, encouraged the Board to vote <br />against the amendment and felt there is already adequate land available for development. He <br />asked the Board to preserve the boundary or buffer zone between agriculture and <br />development. <br />NOVEMBER 4, 1997 <br />81 <br />BOOK 103PAGE 377 <br />