Pine Landing

Made the case that the wetland doesn't require seven lots — profit does — citing the city's minimum-variance standard, the Parkside Circle precedent where variances were eliminated, and 61% tree clearing.

Said the math doesn't work for smaller lots at higher prices, questioned the excess tree removal, and noted nearly all his Pinecone Circle neighbors oppose the variance.

A retired attorney who said the applicant failed to show any practical difficulty, uniqueness, or neighborhood character justification for the 65-foot lots.

Said pie-shaped lots create neighbor disputes and noted the neighborhood has already absorbed a county building, a gas station, and utility expansions.

Said the applicant's own letter claimed profit wasn't the consideration but the hearing proved otherwise, and asked the commission to deny the variances and send Lenar back with a better plan.

The most-affected neighbor directly south, who said five homes fit but seven doesn't and asked for a better plan.

Bluntly said there's no hardship — it's a five-home development — and told the commission to deny the variances.

A 63-year Dodd Road resident on the original family farm who said she can't visualize seven homes on such small lots.

His property would abut the development; he simply endorsed the previous speakers' comments and thanked the commission.