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last year. He realized this is not an environmental consideration but asked the Board to remember that. He also noted that the highest part of the island is the dune line. If you put a 39 -foot building on a 6 or 9 foot dune, you have created a towering structure. He asked that the Board follow the recommendations of Planning & Zoning. Dr. Howard Smith, 2250 Sanderling Lane, hoped that Indian River County can be kept as beautiful as it is now. He felt that a zoning of RS -3 would be more in keeping with the general development in that area and noted that if Windsor built single-family homes, they could build 27 homes. That development would not have nearly the environmental impact as a multi -family construction. He noted that the only "green" developers are concerned with has pictures of the presidents on it. Tricia Stoddard, 2260 Sanderling Lane, felt the impact of multi -family construction would be devastating on the environment and opposed the development. Paul McDonald, 2345 Sanderling Lane, pointed out that the aerial photograph being used to show the area to be developed was taken approximately 5 years ago. Commissioner Adams noted that this is a critically eroded area. Bob Bruce, 12396 North AlA, felt high density development would not further the image of the north beach area and pleaded with the Board not to let this county develop into another South Florida. Theresa Motley, 12396 North AIA, questioned the need to maximize the usage of the property and asked why Windsor could not be a friendly and considerate neighbor. Scott McGuire, representing Windsor, noted that the property owner has the right to construct 14 multi -family units on the property without any consideration by the Board and with no public hearings. They have tried to increase the compatibility of the project by increasing the setbacks and the buffers, with no increase in density. They are proposing 400 units while 414 would be eligible. They are also setting aside 15% of the native upland vegetation. Commissioner Adams questioned why Windsor is proposing fewer units than not going through the PD process would allow, and Mr. McGuire responded that Windsor is trying to maintain a reasonable development but is not yet sure exactly what will be built OCTOBER 6, 1998 -48- BOOK 107 PAGE 272