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Boa DO PnE 70 Commissioner Ginn thought the building was very attractive, but she could not go along with more housing and density bonuses. Mr. Barkett addressed concerns on enforcement and advised there will be a covenant for enforcement. He also explained the process of how Indian River County was targeted in 1995 for affordable housing and how tax credits are administered. Indian River County is no longer a targeted community, so once the group of applications which started then are built out, there will be no more. Glenn Legwen, 5900 5' Street SW, was concerned about multi -units for elderly being so far from the county's hospital facilities which are across the railroad tracks. He asked if a change of density was being requested, and Director Boling stated they were asking for a density bonus for affordable housing adding that it would be going from 8 units/acre to 9.56 units/acre. Mr. Legwen thought the Board should deny the request because they are asking for a zoning increase. He thought the Board should put their foot down and stay with the zoning plan. He asked why the staff was making the presentation and not the developer. He asked if the "water pit" on US# 1 in front of the Kmart Plaza was beautiful or an eyesore. He believed these fenced -in water pits should not be right up against the road. He asked if it made good sense to have a 3 -story building for elderly people. He was not in favor of the 20% development bonuses. He asked if any of the units were available for month-to-month rental. Property Appraiser David Nolte had arrived late and asked if the Board had discussed the impact of the development on ad valorem taxes and reminded them that there have been applications to the Value Adjustment Board because developers of these projects believe they are entitled to a very low evaluation. He wanted to point out this potential future problem and read from the following: June 9, 1998 C'1►? 0 0