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active in planning for the future. He asked if the health issue of the community of thousands being surrounded by existing citrus with sprays, chemicals and pesticides has been considered. He suggested the urban service area be extended to I-95, keeping the citrus on the west side, and developing a 20 -or 25 -year plan for infrastructure in a logical fashion. Richard Beutell, 4800 16'h Street, owner of a pest control business, stated that profit is what drives industry and business. If people cannot make a profit using their land for citrus, they want to know what it can be used for profitably. He was floored by the 70 -year plan; a 70 year plan for business would be useless, arrogant, and ridiculous. He thought a 20 year plan might work. He wondered about having an asset with a limited life span that will not be used; it did not make economic sense. He thought the Commissioners should determine where they want the growth based on what has happened over the last 10 years and try to direct what will happen over the next 10 years. Jerry Johnson, 410 45t` Count, disputed those who suggested the urban service area be moved to I-95. He realized that Mr. Clontz needed relief; but suggested the decision be delayed. He thought the overall plan should be considered rather than making a decision today on one piece of property. He predicted a change would create a domino effect down 58' Avenue and 58' Avenue is not ready for more traffic. He also thought coordination of infrastructure was important. It was determined that no one else wished to be heard and the Chairman closed the public hearing. Commissioner Tippin recalled serving on the Planning & Zoning Commission in the 1980's when the late Commissioner Carolyn Eggert worked the commission members very hard putting together the first Comprehensive Plan. The theme throughout was "low density and green space." Also a 35' height limit was put in. When the first plan was ready, it had October 9, 2000 23