HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-015RESOLUTION NO. 81-1.5
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, at their meeting on March 11,1981, discussed
the impact of substantial population increases on the South
Barrier Island in both Indian River and St. Lucie Counties,
North of the St. Lucie Inlet; and
WHEREAS, it is not the purpose of this Resolution to deter
development within St. Lucie County but only to point out certain
limitations of A -1-A and the North bridge in St. Lucie County;
and
WHEREAS, the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan contemplates
a density of three (3) units per acre and a height of thirty-five (35)
feet on the Barrier Island South of the South City limits of the
City of Vero Beach to the North County line of St. Lucie County;
and
WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County
i a rnnnerneA ahCa the c fec
s on traffic flows wlLhil Indian River
County if there is a need for evacuation from St. Lucie County re-
sulting from a pending natural disaster or civil emergency;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM-
MISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that a question is raised
as to the ability of A -1-A and the St. Lucie County North bridge to
handle substantial increases in traffic flow resulting from either
evacuation because of pending natural disaster or civil emergency,
or increased density resulting from high-rise multi -family structures
and increase of commercial densities within the limited area of the
North Barrier Island in St. Lucie County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board requests development on the
North Beach of St. Lucie County on the Barrier Island be reviewed
by the appropriate governmental officials taking into consideration
the limitations that exist as to access to and from the Barrier
Island and the single highway (A -1-A running North to the South
County line of Indian River County).
Said Resolution shall become effective as of the /G day
of 2AMA-e-, 1981.
BOARD OP UNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN R COUNTY, FLORIDA
Attest: