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BOOK FAGE` in the past, Director Keating gave the history of the zoning in this area emphasizing how the environmentally sensitive areas were originally zoned and the regulations attached to amend that zoning. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Thomas Collins, 2200 Sanderling Lane, Vero Beach, distributed two drawings showing his entire property. (Drawings are on file with the backup in the Office of the Clerk to the Board.) He had highlighted certain areas in two colors to aid in his presentation. He wanted to go on record by saying this whole issue came up months ago when he purchased the two acres, the vast portion of which is environmentally sensitive. He showed how setbacks would change very little if the Board changed the designation to RS -6 from RS -1. In all of his dealings with the County concerning this property he has always been on record for wanting to build only one house on the property. He has placed a deed restriction on the property to that effect which he gave to Deputy County Attorney Will Collins who has the authority to record the document. He was not present at the last hearing when the concern was raised about building more than one house on the property, but he gave a brief explanation of how the setbacks were important and why changing the zoning was the best way to allow him to build the house he wanted. He had earlier signed a document saying he wanted to build a single family home; two homes will not fit there because it is such a small parcel. Commissioner Stanbridge restated her concern about setting a precedent She thought it was an improper use of rezoning merely to be able to change setbacks. Because of these reasons, she was unable to support the proposed ordinance. Mr. Collins recounted his early discussions with Director Keating how in order for May 2, 2000 .E