On July 10th, the County Commission will hold the final hearing on the Extreme Sports Wake-board park at 4pm at the Administration Building at 2401 SE Monterey Road. I hope you will join me in telling the Commission to vote NO on this project.
If
I were a sitting County Commissioner of Martin County, I would have
rejected this project at the outset. I am an enthusiastic supporter
of recreational activities for youth in Martin County. However, I am
unalterably opposed to the uses proposed for this location. Having
observed the progress of this project with dismay, I believe that the
three commissioners who approved this project did so with total
disregard for the laws of the county and in violation of the public
trust.
In
voting to approve this project, my opponent, Patrick Hayes:
Disregarded the Growth Management staff's recommendation to reject the project finding
no basis whatsoever to make any of these changes to our growth
management laws.
Ignored
the Health Department warnings that the project poses serious and
possibly fatal health risks.
Disregarded
a Department of Transportation report which concludes that the
proposal fails utterly to address the significant regional traffic
impacts.
Voted
to ignore the report of the staff of the Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Council, and the objections of representatives of the Towns
of Jupiter, Stuart, Palm Beach and Indian River County who voiced
concerns about the negative regional impact of proceeding with the
project without a plan for the area.
Acknowledged
being contacted by hundreds of constituents who overwhelmingly urged
denial of the proposal and decided to ignore them.
In
voting to approve this project, Patrick Hayes violated the public
trust by:
Promising
his constituents at a town hall meeting that he would not
vote for the project and in voting for it anyway explaining that he
did not mean his promise.
Voting
for at least two amendments to the Comprehensive plan that were not
subjected to public review in compliance with the rules he is sworn
to uphold.
Engaged
in an attempt at “spot zoning” for the parcel in question which
is against the law.
Concluded
that RV parks, hotels, restaurants, theatres, sports arenas, skating
rinks and water sports parks are a “rural use” appropriate for
agricultural land.
As
a resident who spoke against this project on May 8th, I know there
are hundreds of residents who also voiced their objection. I hope you will continue to let the County Commission know your concerns and join me on Tuesday, July 10th.
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