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T 256 Continuation of Minutes, December 28, ly6~l-. • Mr. U. G. Todd, 100+ Bayshore Dr, spoke in opposition to the re-zoning, stating that the proposed project would cause him to lose money on his property; that he did not believe the project would be an asset to the City. He stated that he probably would not have objected, if the proponents had talked to him first, before he had spent money remodeling. He also felt that a proposed sewer line to the project would cause him trouble. He stated that he intended to opose re-zoning "all the way." Mr. Conway Jordan, Attorney representing Lila Gordan who ownes prop@rty at 1G 11 Bayshore Drive, stated that he had checked the proceedings in calling the public hearing and had found that everything was in order and according to law. He stated that when his client bought her property, the fact that the area was zoned for residential purposes was of major consideration; that she felt that she would have pro- per protection under the zoning law. He further stated that that the proposed project would create a traffic problem; that the apartment project would "back up" to the front of his client's property; that he felt that there were other suitable sites on the bay front for such a project that would not encroach on other property as this project would at this location. Mrs. U. G. Todd spoke, stating that they had owned their property for several years, and had planned on making a nice home for their retirement; that no one had ever approached them on rezoning the property; that she had been assured by others that the residential zoning would remain. Mr. Ira F. Davidson spoke against the re-zoning, stating that he felt that the additional automobile traffic would create a serious problem. Mr. Fred Luce, speaking for his mother, Mrs. D. R. Luce, stated that the increase in traffic would create a serious problem -- such traffic including not only automobiles, but also boat trailers. He also felt that the present image of a "resort and residential" area would be destroyed. Lila Gordan had questions as to planned parking. She was assured by Mr. Krebs that parking would be "off street park- ing", that sufficient space to permit tennant and guest park- ing is planned. She stated that she thought zoning was for the purpose of giving protection to the property owners, therefore, she did not think the area should be re-zoned. The Mayor asked if there was further comments, and there being none, he declared the hearing closed; again assuring those present that the Commission would carefully consider all evidence and statements made and would render a decision by January 8, 1y65. + + +