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• <br />lots. She was not against the development but was against the extreme density of the <br />development. She felt it would be totally unsuitable for this area and asked the Board to <br />deny the request. <br />Harold Brooks, the owner of the property, stated that he did not believe in private <br />ownership of land and, if he could have his way, there would be 600 tepees on the property. <br />He related that several developments had considered this property (Pointe West and Grand <br />Harbor) and he believed that Suntree would be the perfect developer for the property at this <br />time. He cited strip commercial buildings in the area and 882 50 -foot lots in Oslo Park. He <br />was definitely in favor of the project. <br />Michael Forbe, 4303 Sunset Drive, real estate broker, emphasized that there have <br />been many changes in the world, technology and real estate. He believed that people no <br />longer want condominiums but are tired of the maintenance involved with large lots. They <br />want a simpler lifestyle with a lot of amenities. This area will be a major interchange and <br />become much busier than it is now. He believed that this would be a fine project and asked <br />the Board to grant the request. <br />Patsy Helseth expressed her support of the project and noted that her family owns <br />the easterly 40 acres. She commented that the project is not a high -security prison or a <br />hazardous waste dump, but a beautiful development. She has friends who live in the Suntree <br />development in Melbourne which was also developed by this developer, and it is a lovely <br />project. She hoped the Board would not turn down the project and would consider it an asset <br />to the county and the community. <br />Brian Heady was neither for nor against the project but asked the Board to take 9 <br />acres from the green space being offered to use for an elementary school which would not <br />cost the developer, the taxpayers, or the County. <br />Geoffrey Profeta, 3550 3' Place SW, stated that he was one of the signers of the <br />petition submitted and was definitely against the project. He hoped the Board would turn <br />down the request. <br />AUGUST 3, 1999 <br />• <br />-43- BOOK 1101 FAGE 5b9 <br />