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Bruce Barkett, representing the applicant, thanked Director Keating for the presentation and <br />advised that Joe Schulke, the engineer, was in the audience and could address drainage or floodplain <br />issues if desired. Also present was Pierre Paquette, President of the Yukon Land Corporation. He <br />noted that Long -Range Planning Chief Sasan Rohani was quoted recently in the newspaper <br />identifying the north county/Sebastian area as one of the fastest growing in the county. Approval <br />would not be sprawl, growth should be contained within the urban service area. <br />Sheri Reichert, 772 Cavern Terrace, Sebastian, was pleased to move her family here recently <br />to escape sprawl, development and overburdened schools. Sebastian River High School already has <br />too many students. Sebastian is supposed to double its population within 30 years, but that will <br />happen even quicker when big developments come in. She felt existing neighborhoods should be <br />built out first. The new school is being built because existing schools are overcrowded. <br />Rene Renzi, 340 Waverly Place, asked the basis of the Planning and Zoning Commission's <br />denial, and Chairman Ginn gave the history of this proposal. <br />Director Keating stated that it appeared to him from their discussion that the P&Z members <br />were reacting to the Board's previous decision. <br />Richard Baker, 322 North Blue Island Lane, Sebastian, favored denial and recommended <br />the community follow the Comprehensive Plan. He thought approval of this will increase taxes by <br />requiring more public services and bringing more congestion to the roads. <br />Brian Heady wanted to hear a presentation from the P&Z before the Board votes. He stated <br />there are more elementary student stations than there are students. This school was a long-standing <br />promise to the residents. The State has refused funding so the taxpayers are paying for it. <br />Chairman Ginn advised that the P&Z minutes were in the backup. It was only very briefly <br />discussed and the concern was that the site was in the floodplain. <br />It was determined that no one else wished to be heard and the Chairman closed the public <br />hearing. <br />November 13, 2001 <br />37 <br />tf <br />1 <br />t <br />9 <br />