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satisfies the Code and the developer wants to be treated under the same rules as others. He <br />commented that Mr Isleib was lured into purchasing this property believing his plan could <br />be accomplished at that location. <br />Jack Isleib, 2265 55th Square, Vero Beach, advised he is the founder of Christian <br />Outreach International. Mr Isleib described the future activities that would be programed <br />at the retreat, such as bringing groups here to work with local organizations, and the current <br />activities being done by the COI which include visiting inmates at the Indian River County <br />Jail. He stressed that this is not a commercial venture, but a non-profit Christian undertaking <br />and they need a place to do their work. In the last 3 years, groups averaged 18 people and <br />the highest was 45. He could not see how the retreat would be a detriment to the <br />community. <br />Alex Kromhout spoke for his mother who lives at 6380 12th Street. They object to <br />this application because of the change from a rural atmosphere, it will bring increased traffic <br />and people, the impact of sewer facilities, and lack of fire protection. He emphasized that <br />the agricultural operation of citrus is already under stress in this area. There is a need to <br />aerially spray the groves and the spray drift could cause a potential lawsuit. He urged the <br />Board to support the P&Z and staff recommendations. If the Board does approve this <br />application, he asked that they require the same setback (300 feet) as the First Church of <br />God. <br />Louis Schacht, representing Henry and Janet Schacht, 6100 12th Street, respects the <br />mission to do good, but they want to develop a business effort which is not agricultural. The <br />proposal is not rural and its green areas are chopped up. It will sleep more people than other <br />properties off 12th Street and the people there will be exposed to agricultural annoyances <br />because the Schachts plan to continue operating citrus groves requiring spraying and <br />herbicide applications as they have for 52 years. The project shows no respect for the Land <br />November 5, 2002 <br />81 <br />OA <br />71 <br />