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Chairman Flescher responded that fairground events are conducted in a safe and orderly <br />fashion. He affirmed that the safety and security of the public is of utmost importance, and that <br />the Sheriff's Office provides security. <br />Larry Graham, District 4, read a prepared statement supporting the continuation of the <br />gun shows at the Fairgrounds. He asked the Board not to deny citizens access to one of <br />America's founding principles - freedom. <br />Eva York, 716 19`h Place SW, defended the right of citizens to possess firearms. She <br />explained that her gun provides her with a means of defense, and stressed that the problems with <br />gun violence arise from unstable persons. <br />ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Flescher, the Board unanimously approved <br />to continue allowing gun shows at the Indian River <br />County Fairgrounds. <br />10.8.2. REQUEST TO SPEAK FROM ROBERT L. SMITH REGARDING INITIATING A. <br />CHANGE TO THE NON -CONFORMITIES REGULATIONS TO ELIMINATE THE <br />ONE YEAR CESSATION OF USE RULE (REESTABLISH GRANDFATHERED <br />IN STATUS FOR 4380 38mAVENUE) <br />Robert L. Smith, 2451 N. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach, recalled that on October 2, <br />2012, the Board authorized staff to delay the demolition of his property at 4380 38th Avenue, the <br />site of the old Greenleaf Bar, in order to give him 90 days to explore the feasibility of <br />implementing his plans to reopen the structure as a restaurant/lounge. He explained that since <br />the establishment was closed for over one year, its grandfather status as a commercial use in a <br />residential zone was lost and due to zoning issues, the County will not issue the permits <br />necessary for him to repair the building. <br />January 15, 2013 8 <br />X43; PG 3$0 <br />