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v%1 density belongs in the area. It was his understanding that 33`d Street residents are being served by a 4 inch spaghetti sewer line and he was quite concerned about that size line being able to maintain service. He also believed that there are almost 300 acres which are planned to be rezoned for 6 to 8 units per acre and felt that the County does not need anymore of that type of zoning at this time. He has a grove and stated that he would not be able to keep that grove going except for the fact that all his equipment is paid for. He asked that the Board not grant rezoning for 6 units per acre and cited his concern for the increase in trespassers. Russell Payne expressed his concern with the density also and stated that the increased density increases the property value for the developer but diminishes the property value of the homeowners in the area. That density will also affect current residents' lifestyles. He felt a more gradual approach to higher density should be required and stated that his family had dreamed for some time of being able to afford a residence on 5 acres. That dream is now being tarnished by development. He felt he could live with 2 or 3 units per acre but 6 was just too much. Robert Adair, 7060 33`d Street, Executive Director of the Kerr Center, had concerns about the compatibility of the development and the separation between urban and rural development. The agricultural use in the area is not just citrus, but also livestock and organic produce. He felt the odors of the fertilizers and animals would create a problem and that the buffers were not adequate. Director Keating responded that an agricultural buffer is required whenever developed property abuts agricultural property so this development would be required to install agricultural buffers along the north, west and east property lines. JULY 16, 2002 -52- th1