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r- I ;'.1 r b 600K J FAG*L aw10 Mr. Ragsdale wanted to be certain the landscape plan and all backup material was entered into the record, along with the Land Development Regulations (LDRs) and the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan. He stated that the site plan is consistent with the Comp Plan and compatible with surrounding uses, as well as meeting all LDR requirements. (CLERK'S NOTE: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK Dave Woodward, of Urban Resource Group, the landscape architects, noted that he has been sworn. The landscape plan preserves 64 existing trees. The buffer required for Kings Highway is 10 feet and the plan has 55 feet; 26' Street on the north requires 10 feet and the plan has 25 feet; the west property line required 20 feet and the plan has 50 feet; while the south property line required 20 feet and the plan has 35 feet. The church to the south will also have a buffer on their side. The landscape plan consists of mostly native plants which will blend in well. Dale Berggren, of 2835 58' Avenue, was opposed to the substation at that site and believed that this was a good deal for DeBartolo as it was purchased as a part of their package deal for the Indian River Mall. He attended a Zoning Board meeting at which Mr. Mosby of Mosby and Associates stated this was the 4' or 5' location where the City had attempted to place this substation but surrounding residents had objected. He also noted that 20 acres to the east of this property are being cleared for development and the 40 acres to the northeast, belonging to the Dodgers, will also be developed. He believed that the South Gifford Road transfer station would be a perfect site for this project and would improve that particular property. He felt the substation in the current location will lower property values and deteriorate the neighborhood. Glenn Legwen, of 5900 5' Street SW, expressed his concern about taking a taxable piece of property off the tax roll. Bill Akins, of 1917 Northeast 47' Street, Fort Lauderdale, owns the old house west of the transmission station which is the oldest house in the County, once owned by Eli Walker. He bought the property in 1980 to preserve it and rents it only to preserve it. The APRIL 21, 1998 -50- • 0