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• Use Plan; land use logic and fairness are being challenged. He agreed COI is doing wonderful work but the site is misplaced; it would be better suited inside the urban service area or on a larger piece of property. He hoped the Board follows staff's recommendation. Leon Essex, Stonebridge, is pastor of the Community Church in Fellsmere. When he moved here five years ago, there were no shopping centers at 58th Avenue and SR 60. He predicted we are going to continue to see tremendous changes and urged the Board's favorable vote on this project. Ken Long, 235 31' Avenue SW, pastor, First Church of God, advised that COI has been a good neighbor. He was excited about their plan for the property. He believed the decision for the Board is purely objective and urged that they accept this proposal. Earl Royder, former employee of COI and elder of First Church of God, advised that these folks had followed all the requests of staff in good faith at a cost of thousands of dollars. He asked the Board to approve the application. Fred Foy Strang, 2716 Laurel Drive, pastor at First Presbyterian Church, advised he is president of a group that has missions in Africa. He had done a study on teens and missions and believed this good work will help this community. The area is experiencing enormous changes; we have to change, look at things differently, and adapt to current needs. He urged the Board of County Commissioners to approve this special exception. Gerald Sharp, 409 Oak St., Sebastian, cautioned that spraying needs to be done carefully so they do not get into liability issues. Rene Renzi, 340 E Waverly Place, Vero Beach, asked the present location and its impact on that neighborhood. She also asked if COI is part of an international chain. Mr. Isleib advised that COI currently has an office in the airport area and they are using motels to house the people who come to the retreats. This is an independent organization financed by free-will giving. November 5, 2002 82 iii •