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10:58 a.m. Joseph Paladin, President Black Swan Consulting, also spoke in favor of the Project. There were no additional speakers, and the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED by Commissioner Solari, to approve staff's recommendation. A brief discussion ensued, with input from Director of Public Works Chris Mora, about current and future road improvements near the proposed PD. Chairman O'Bryan provided a brief clarification on County zoning laws and land use designations, in response to comments Ms. Moore made earlier. The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion carried unanimously. The Board: (1) approved, with conditions defined by staff, the conceptual plan for a project to be known as the Harmony Reserve Planned Development (PD); and (2) adopted Ordinance 2014- 015, amending the Zoning Ordinance and the accompanying Zoning Map from RS -3, Residential Single -Family (up to 3 units/acre) to PD, Planned Development, for approximately 122.06 acres of land generally located west of 58th Avenue, between 37th Street on the north and 33rd Street on the south and described herein and providing for an effective date. B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS (As a general rule public discussion items should be limited to matters on which the commission may take action.) Each speaker listed below elaborated on his or her concerns that the Oslo Boat Ramp Project (the Project) would negatively impact the area's unique ecosystem — the manatee and fish habitat (including a nursery site for snook, tarpon, redfish and spotted sea trout); seagrass beds; mangroves; and the Indian River Lagoon. All urged the Board to STOP the Project. 1. Request to Speak from Paul Fafeita Regarding Oslo Boat Ramp 18 Board of County Commission Minutes Page 7 October 7, 2014