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runoff impoundments does not really make a lot of sense. Director Boling advised that the County had previously had requirements for `/ acre plus lakes to match SJRWMD's requirements. Vice Chairman Stanbridge explained how proper design and management of small lakes will give problem -free water retention and wished Chairman Ginn "good luck" with SJRWMD The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Joseph Shulke, with Shulke, Bittle & Stoddard of Vero Beach, advised he is an engineering consultant and was present representing Pierre Pacquette and The Oaks of Vero, Inc. He first addressed the comment from the newspaper concerning trees and advised that his client did not want to get rid of any trees. The intent from the beginning was to save as many trees and natural resources as possible. He described the frustration of his client at the end of the Planning and Zoning Commission's meeting. Mr. Shulke believed the revised plan to be something that Mr. Pacquette, the PZC and the Commissioners could live with. In response to Commissioner Adams, Mr. Shulke thought the oaks would be helpful in selling the lots; the oaks are thought of as an asset, not a detriment. In the plat, the areas will be dedicated as parks. After further questioning as to how the preservation of the oaks would be guaranteed, Mr Shulke stated they will indicate on their permitting that they will put barricades or fencing around them and make sure it is implemented. During the pre - construction meetings with the clearing contractors, they will make it adamantly clear and would be willing to invite county staff to that meeting to emphasize it. Commissioner Adams was concerned about what would happen on the site, not at the pre -construction meeting. She asked if it would be okay to hang him "by his ear" if the trees February 13, 2001 6K 117PG076 64