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The question is, who is benefit4ing fo-un this multiple development. We, the citizens of Indian River County? Who? We all know the answer to this question. With more development, more people, etc., you need more revenue for keeping these people safe, etc., and we will be paying more taxes for the benefit of realestate development as regional and national large corporations move in and local small businesses are lost. And what brought us to this County to begin with? The fish, healthy Indian River Lagoon, wildlife, open space, fresh air, clean water, low taxes, low crime and a small friendly community? Where will we move? Do our County Commissioners see a land of concrete and manicured lawns devoid of natural resources? Does this future prediction seem similar to what exists south of us? Why are those same southern residents moving to get away from what Indian River County is becoming. Can this County Commission control this urban sprawl? You literally have our quality of life in your hands. For those who presently live in Indian River County, and those of future generations, I request this County Commission of November 4, 1997, to not allow urban development in Indian River County which will obviously directly influence the major natural resources of the County, State and Country, the Indian River Lagoon. I also request this commission to logically determine what it takes to maintain the quality of life within Indian River County and the natural resources which allow our community to remain most attractive, uncrowded and without degradation. and requested the Board not to allow urban development. Commissioner Adams felt the change from Rural was premature and applications for rezoning should be dealt with separately as they are filed. Commissioner Ginn agreed the property should be left as Rural, and Commissioner Macht saw no compelling reason to change it at this point. The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard regarding this matter. There being none, she closed the public hearing. The Chairman then opened the public hearing to comments regarding the proposed text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. (CLERK'S NOTE: REVISIONS TO THE ELEMENTS AND SUB -ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD.) Discussion ensued regarding the Housing Element. NOVEMBER 4, 1997 85 BOOK J03 FACE �3®,1.