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Debb Robinson of Laurel Homes thought the TND concept is wonderful but her strongest objections are to the street network concept. She has been in the development business for 20 years and felt that people like to be able to walk in their neighborhoods. She did not believe the TND would include a grid street concept. She hoped that the Board would remember that 20 years ago her husband received threats of jail time when they put trees in Laurelwood and times have changed considerably. She noted that a 40 -acre tract with 3 homes per acre would be easier for the populace to afford than a 40 -acre tract with 2.4 homes per acre. People are going to have to pay for that 1%, plus 5% open area. Chuck Mechling, 5215 Tradewinds Drive, Vero Beach, principal of Onsite Management Group, noted that he lives in a neighborhood designed on a grid system and it has worked very well. He felt Objective 18 has the ability to create neighborhoods. Glenn Legwen, 5900 5' Street SW, questioned the recent changes to the County and felt that someone soon will ask for a large development near the very large Indian River Mall. He asked that the Board consider where we are going to be in 10 years and to remember that their actions will have long -reaching effects. The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard regarding this matter. There being none, the Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Macht, the Board unanimously agreed to table the matter until 9:05 A.M. Tuesday, March 17, 1998. Chairman Tippin noted that the public hearing remains open and will be continued at the next meeting. Executive Aide Alice White asked that the Board retain their backup so that additional copies will not be needed. COPIES OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS OBJECTIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND COMMENTS REPORT AND ORC RESPONSE MATRIX ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD MARCH 10, 1998