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exception use approval for a proposed residential migrant housing facility (dormitory building) at <br />the southeast corner of 66th Avenue and 53 d Street. He conveyed that the Planning and Zoning <br />Commission has reviewed the proposal, and along with County staff, unanimously recommends <br />approval of the request, based on the conditions outlined in staff's recommendation on page 309 <br />of the agenda packet. <br />Director Boling, assisted by Public Works Director Christopher Mora, addressed a series <br />of questions/remarks posed by the Board about the capacity of the unpaved access road to <br />accommodate traffic and vehicular increases; the definition of "seasonal"; whether the facility <br />has the required permits for the septic and well systems; and whether there is an odor control <br />plan for the manure. <br />The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. <br />Geoff Barkett, Schulke, Bittle, & Stoddard, LLC, Project Engineer, explained that the <br />dormitory would house a maximum of 12 individuals seasonally, and that, since the horses <br />would only be trucked in and out twice yearly, excessive traffic would not be generated. <br />Brian Carman, Indian River Neighborhood Association, encouraged the Commission to <br />support this project. <br />Donna Holland, Vero Beach, said although she was pleased with the facility she was <br />concerned about retaining the restrictions regarding dormitory usage, should the facility be sold. <br />Director Boling Stan assured Ms. Holland that the use restrictions would run with the <br />land and be enforceable through Code Enforcement. <br />Renee Renzi, Waverly Place, wanted to know whether local individuals could obtain a <br />seasonal job at Palema Trotting, or whether the dorms were only for seasonal residents. <br />23 <br />November 16, 2010 <br />