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Tom Collins, 9301 N. A -1-A, advised that he has purchased a large property on <br />Jungle Trail and has applied to the County for a permit to build his dock. He already has his <br />permit from the Department of Environmental Protection. Under the County's current Land <br />Development Regulations, he would have to post a $1,500 cash bond in the event the dock <br />is used prior to the house being built and occupied. While he understood the logic as it was <br />explained to him by staff, he was further advised that it would take a change in the LDR's <br />in order to lift the prohibition. He pointed out that docks are included with garages, sheds, <br />pools, and tennis courts as accessory uses. He believed there is a shortage of docks in the <br />county now and it seemed odd to build a dock and not be able to use it. He felt that usage <br />could be regulated by homeowners' associations and that code enforcement could monitor <br />whether the dock is being improperly used. Also, he believed the City of Vero Beach does <br />not have this prohibition. He stated that he would not have any other property owners within <br />1000' on either side. He presently owns a house which he wants to sell so he can build on <br />this Jungle Trail property. He requested the Board initiate a change in the LDR's, making <br />a dock a primary use. He believed this change might also benefit other property owners. <br />Community Development Director Bob Keating felt the designation of accessory use <br />was appropriate for docks and reviewed his September 29, 1999 memorandum: <br />TO: James Chandler <br />County Administrator <br />DATE: September 29, 1999 <br />SUBJECT: Tom Collins request for <br />Land Development Regulation (LDR) <br />Amendment <br />FROM: Robert M. Keating, AICP "0% <br />Community Development Director <br />October 5, 1999 <br />40 <br />