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2(1). CANARYISLAND DATE PALMS <br />The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard <br />in this matter. There being none, she closed the public hearing. <br />2(2). INTERIOR PARKING REQUIREMENTS <br />The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard <br />in this matter. <br />Commissioner Ginn felt these changes are a great improvement but still felt we <br />should try for a little more. She believed that in 10 to 20 years the County would be glad <br />for more restrictive guidelines. <br />Chairman Eggert commented that in her heart she would agree to more restrictive <br />guidelines but the Board must think County -wide and going from 5% to 10% is a big <br />jump. She felt going any higher would be prohibitive to businesses. <br />Commissioner Macht agreed with Chairman Eggert and felt the Route 60 Corridor <br />Plan will further address restrictions. <br />Commissioner Ginn felt the area around a tree should be 10 X 10, and Chairman <br />Eggert agreed that 5 X 5 is too small but believed there must be a compromise. <br />Commissioner Ginn felt the 10% should be increased to 15% and believed that if it <br />is not done now, the opportunity will be lost. <br />Community Development Director Bob Keating commented that staff has <br />examined this restriction very closely and believes that any additional square footage <br />devoted to landscaping would mean a reduction in building and parking lot size. <br />Commission Ginn did not have a problem with that and expressed her belief that <br />Wa1Mart would have built even had the Board been more restrictive. She felt the Board <br />should not be shortsighted. <br />Director Boling reminded the Board that there will be opportunities for further <br />amendments beginning in January, 1998, as well as opportunities to include further <br />restrictions in the State Road 60 Corridor Plan. <br />Commissioner Tippin commented that staff is doing a very good job encouraging <br />builders to go beyond the minimum restrictions. <br />Commissioner Ginn then questioned the minimum of 10 feet on replacement <br />understory trees and felt that is a very minimal restriction. She believed that 15 feet <br />should be the minimum. <br />DECEMBER 1, 1997 -19- BOOK PAcE 585 <br />