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CORRESPONDENCE Pfie City of r.Boynton r.Beacli 100 'E. 'Boynton 1Juzdr.1Joukvartf P.O. 1J~310 1Joynton 'Beadi/ %nitfa 33425-0310 City 1Iafl: (407) 375-fj(J()() :FJU: (407) 375-6()9() October 13, 1994 Herbert C. Gibson, Esq. First Union Building 303 Banyan Blvd., Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33402-1629 Re: Palm Beach Groves Annexation Dear Mr. Gibson: As discussed during our meeting earlier this day I have amended the City's proposed annexation ordinance for the above referenced property which is scheduled for Second Reading this Tuesday, October 18, 1994. Section 3 of the ordinance has been amended to specifically provide that following the adoption of the annexation ordinance the City will immediately proceed to process a land use plan amendment and rezoning for the property to low density residential and R1 AAB. If this proposed change is agreeable there will not be a need for your client to execute any documents in connection with this annexation. The City will proceed to process the aforementioned land use plan amendment and rezoning. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, YT/ral cc: Carrie Parker. City Manager Tambri Heyden, Planning Director ~ ~U\VJ~ rn OCT \ 3 lQQ~ 1'l,M"'NG AN ~merica s (jateway to tlie (julfttream ORDINANCE NO. 094- I I I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, REGARDING THE PALM BEACH GROVES PROPERTY (WEST SIDE OF LAWRENCE ROAD, BEGINNING APPROXIMATELY 1,300 FEET SOUTH OF HYPOLUXO ROAD) ANNEXING A CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED TRACT OF LAND THAT IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY LIMITS WITHIN PALM BEACH COUNTY AND THAT WILL, UPON ITS ANNEXATION, CONSTITUTE A REASONABLY COMPACT ADDITION TO THE CITY TERRITORY, PURSUANT TO A PETITION OF THE OWNER OF SAID TRACT OF LAND, REQUESTING ANNEXATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE I, SECTION 7 (32) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AND SECTIONS 171.044, AND 171.062(2), FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING THE PROPER LAND USE DESIGNATION AND PROPER ZONING OF THE PROPERTY SHALL BE REFLECTED IN SEPARATE ORDINANCES TO BE PASSED SIMULTANEOUSLY HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATEi PROVIDING FOR ADVERTISINGi PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE FILED WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, UPON ADOPTION. WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Boynton Beach requires the development of an Annexation Programi WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach, through the Annexation Program, has identified adjacent properties that are the subj ects of agreements for water service with the CitYi WHEREAS, said agreements for water service are also considered VOluntary petitions for annexation pursuant to Florida Statutes, which can be executed by the City of Boynton Beach at any time such properties are eligible for annexation according to Florida Statutes; WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach hereby exercises its option to annex the following tract of land as hereinafter described, in accordance with Article I, Section 7 (32) of the Charter of the City and Section 171. 044, and 171. 062 (2) Florida Statutes: and WHEREAS, said tract of land lying and being within Palm Beach County is contiguous to the existing City limits of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida and will, upon its annexation, constitute a reasonably compact addition to the City territory. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1: Pursuant to Article I, Section 7 (32) of the Charter of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida and Section 171.044, Florida Statutes, the following described unincorporated and contiguous tract of land situated and lying and being in the County of Palm Beach, Florida, to wit: The East 643.18 feet, as measured at right angles to the East line thereof, of Tracts 9 and 16, Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, Township 45 South, Range 42 East, Mary A. Lyman et aI, as recorded in Plat Book 9, at page 74 according to the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. Except any and all legal rights-of-way, Easements or Reservations of Record. Containing 19.77 acres more or less. Together with L.W.D.D. L-19 Canal R/W adjacent South of property. lS hereby annexed to the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, and such land so annexed shall be and become part of the City with the same force and effect as though the same had been originally incorporated in the territorial boundaries thereof. Section 2: That Section 6 and 6(a) of the Charter of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is hereby amended to reflect the annexation of said tract of land more particularly described in Section 1 of this Ordinance. Section 3: That by Ordinances adopted simultaneously herewith, a certain City zoning designation and Land Use category is being adopted, provided, however, the City has determined that it is in the best interest of the public, and will immediately proceed to process, a land use plan amendment for low density residential and a rezoning to R1AAB all as contemplated in Section 171.062(2) Florida Statutes. Section 4: All ordinances or parts of ordinances ln conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 5: Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion thereof be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the remainder of this Ordinance. Section 6: This Ordinance shall not be passed until the same has been advertised for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, as required by the City Charter and Section 171.044, Florida Statutes. Section 7: The effective date of this Ordinance shall be II the date a final order is issued by the Department of Community Affairs finding the corresponding amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to be in compliance in accordance with Chapter 163.3184, F.S.,; or the date a final order is issued by the Administration Commission finding the corresponding amendment to be in compliance in accordance with Chapter 163.3184, F.S. The notice of compliance becomes a final order 21 days following the issuance of the notice of compliance if during the 21-day period no petitions are filed challenging the corresponding Plan amendment. Once issued, the Notice of Intent shall be attached hereto as Exhibit -A" and made a part of this ordinance by reference. Section 8: Specific authority is hereby given to codify this Ordinance. Section 9: This Ordinance, after adoption, shall be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Palm Beach County, Florida. FIRST READING this day of October, 1994. SECOND, FINAL READING and PASSAGE this day of , 1994. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA Mayor Vice Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Conunissioner conunissioner ATTEST: City Clerk (Corporate Seal) I A:PBGROAX.ORD ~ MEMBER FLORIDA GIFT FRUIT SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION 8053 LAWRENCE RD. BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33436-1699 (407) 734-4800 fax: (407) 737-6700 toll free: (8001 222-9696 Established 1930 September 28, 1994 Mayor Ed Harmening Boynton Beach City Commisioners 100 E Boynton Beach Blvd POBox 310 Boynton Beach FL 33425-0310 Re: The annexation ofKnoIlwood Groves, Inc property 8053 Lawrence Rd into the city of Boynton Beach. Hon Mayor and City Commissioners: In June, after the initial planning meetings regarding our annexation into the city of Boynton Beach, I sent you a letter expressing our concerns about how the city planned to view our type of business operation. At this point, I still do not have a definite answer to that question. Therefore, we do not feel that we can accept your offer of annexation at this time. Sincerely, ;$tvJdA4 ~/.U-'r'S~ Barbara Dwyer, Sec Knollwood Groves, Inc cc: Tambri Heyden, Planning Director Barrie Parker, City Manager ill ~r:p 3 0 1994 PLANNING AND ZONING DEPT. m fJ1ie City of r.Boynton r.Beacn 100 'E. '.Boynton '.Beadi '.Bou!evart{ P,O. '.Bo~31O '.Boynton '.Beaclh ~foritfa. 33425-0310 City:Jfa/l: (407) 375-6000 ~JU: (407) 375-6090 July 21, 1994 Ms. Barbara Dwyer Knollwood Groves, Inc. 8053 Lawrence Road BOynton~ch, FL 33436 Dear {t~er: Enclosed please find data you requested following the public hearing on the annexation of Knollwood Groves. This item was sent to the State Planning Agency on July 7 and the public hearing for adoption of the ordinance will be in October or November. If I can be of further assistance please contact me. Sincerely, ~2, %rf Michael W. Rumpf Senior Planner MWR/cmc Enclosures 5lmerica's (jateway to tfie (julfstream Board of County Commissioners Mary McCarty, Chair Ken L. Foster, Vice Chairman Karen T. Marcus Carol A. Roberts Warren H. Newell Burt Aaronson Maude Ford Lee County Administrator Robert Weisman Department of Planning, Zoning & Building June 29, 1994 Ms. Tambri Heyden Planning and zoning Director city of Boynton Beach Post Office Box 310 Boynton Beach, Florida 33425-0310 Re: Knollwood Groves (PCN 00-42-45-13-00-000-1130) zoning Petition 83-99 This letter is in response to your request for information on Knollwood Groves, located on the southwest corner of Lawrence Road and Knollwood Road, adjacent to the municipal boundaries of the City of Boynton Beach. Knollwood Groves is zoned Agricultural Residential (AR) and received special exception approval to allow a "commercial citrus products sales and service enterprise" in 1983 (Resolution R-83-1422 attached). In 1983 the property owner wanted to remove an existing building and construct a new building on-site. Although the agricultural sales and service uses had been on-site since 1930, a special exception approval was required in order to obtain the building permit. The PBC Tax Collector's office has verified that the retail store on site has been licensed for the sale of produce, plants, and giftware since at least 1982. Aola Walden, Senior Compliance Office, stated that there are no violations on the subject property and all activities on-site are either permitted by special exception (citrus, produce, giftware retail sales) or grandfathered in as accessory uses (tours and educational activities for tourists). staff research on Knollwood Groves has indicated the following: 1) The principal use has been there since 1930 and is a valid agricultural use 'which is encouraged in the Comprehensive Plan. The operation is only seasonal and attracts tourism to the area. All uses are contained within the 30 acre orange grove and do not adversely affect adjacent properties. 2) There is not a definition in the Zoning Code for "commercial "An Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer" @ printed on recycled paper 3400 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 (407) 233-5000 Ms. Tambri Heyden Knollwood Groves Page 2 of 2 citrus products sales and service enterprise"; therefore, accessory uses are not restricted by the definition of the use. 3) The special exception conditions of approval do not specifically restrict any related accessory uses for the business operation. Minutes of the public hearing for the special exception address the tours through the groves as if they are a permitted accessory, and grandfathered use. staff's determination is that the agricultural and accessory uses onsite are valid, minor nonconforming uses. Should you have any questions or require further information, please contact Kathleen Zeitler at 233-5226. sincerely, ~::~in~ld~~' zoning Director AICP cc: William C. Whiteford, Principal Planner Kathleen Zeitler, site Plan Technician Aola Walden, Senior Compliance Officer KDZ: corresp\knolwood.grv CJfu City of 'Boynton $eacn 100 'E. 'Boynton 'Buu1i 'Boufevartf P.O. 'B~310 'Boynton 'Bt.a&, %nUfa 33425-0310 City 9fafl: (407) 375-6000 1'!U: (407) 375-6090 June 20. 1994 L, Martin Hodgkins. Dir, of Zoning Palm Beach County Zoning Division 800 13th Street, PBIA West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Dear Mr. Hodgkins: SUBJECT: Knollwood Groves (PCN 00-42-45-13-00-000-1130) Conforming/Nonconforming Status in Palm Beach County In connection with the City's Annexation Program, we are considering the annexation of Knollwood Groves which is located on the southwest corner of Lawrence Road and Knol1wood Road. In response to complaints by adjacent property owners regarding whether certain aspects of this business are permitted, staff has been researching this use, In addition to the typical function of a grove business. Knollwood Groves sells gifts/souvenirs, baked goods. fl~its and vegetables not grown on the premises. and offers wagon tours of the groves (for a fee) and educational activities on Native Americans and the environment featuring exhibits and native animals such as the alligator (several small alligators are kept consistent with State regulations), We have also been informed that alligator wrestling no longer occurs and that alligators. and possibly other animals such as iguanas kept on site are only used for educational purposes, To date, we only know that several signs have been removed pursuant to Code Enforcement activities. and it is the opinion of several County employees that all activities are either permitted by special exception, or grandfathered. We have examined this special exception document (Resolution No. R-83-1422, Petition 83-99); however. it only describes the allowed use as a Commercial Citrus Products Sales and Service Enterprise (see attachment). I am therefore requesting in writing confirmation that all aspects of this enterprise are conforming or legally nonconforming/grandfathered by Palm Beach County. or a list of those activities which are not allowed. The transmittal hearing is June 21, 1994, Please have someone call myself or Michael Rumpf at 375-6260 with any information readily available for us to relay to our City Commission. Your final written determination is appreciated at your earliest convenience, I thank you in advance for your immediate attention to this request, Yo~trulY, _ ~~4J Planning & Zoning Director TJH:mr AU. AHI2:KNOLPBCQ,LET ~merita 's (jateway to tlU (julfstre.am "', ~, RESOLUTION NO. R- 83-1422 RESOLUTION APPROVING ZONING PETITION 83-99, Special Exception WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, as the governing body, pursuant to the authority vested in Chapter 163 and Chapter 125, Florida statutes, is authorized and empowered to consider petitions relating to zoning; and WHEREAS, the notice and hearing requirements as provided for in Chapter 402.5 of the Palm Beach County Zoning Code Ordinance No. 73-2 have been satisfied; and WHEREAS, Petition No. 83-99 was presented to the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County at its public hearing conducted on 25th August 1983; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has considered the evidence and testimony presented by the applicant and other interested parties and the recommendatons of the various county review agencies and the reco~nendations of the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners made the following findings of fact: 1. The proposed Special Exception is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan since the use is related to on-site agricultural activity. 2. The proposed Special Exception can be accom- modated to the site while meeting all property development regulations of the zonf~~ Code. 3. Since the commercial activity is enclosed by the existing orange grove, the proposed use will not have any adverse impacts upon sur- rounding properties. .. NOW, THEREF~RE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, assembled in regular ,. session this 25th day August 1983, that Petition No. 83-99 the petition of KNOLLWOOD ORANGE GROVES, INC., By Dwight R. Weyant, Agent, , 1 for a SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ALLOW A COMMERCIAL CITRUS PRODUCTS SALES AND -- SERVICE ENTERPRISE on the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 together with the 'Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13, Township 45 South, Range 42 East. said property located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Knollwood Road and Lawrence Road. in an AR-Agricultural Residential District was approved as advertised subject to the following conditions: , ' " 1. This development shall retain onsite 85% of the storm water runoff generated by a three (3) year storm per requirements of the permit Section, Land Development Division. 2. The developer shall contribute Three Thousand Four Hun- dred Seventy Five Dollars ($3,475.00) toward the cost of meeting this projectls direct and identifiable im- pact, to be paid at the time of the building permit. Commissioner Koehler , moved for approval , of the petition. The motion was seconded by Commissioner wilken , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Peggy E. Evatt, Chairman Ken Spillias, Vice Chairman Dennis P. Koehler, Member Dorothy Wilken, Member ~ill Bailey, Member The foregoing resolution was declared duly passed and -- ABSENT -- AYE -- AYE -- AYE -- AYE adopted this 8th day ofNovembe:x;, 1983 , conf i rming acti on of 25th August 1983. PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA BY ITS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BY: ...' . \! "t/ ! :.' , CLEF;Kt'w \ ~ " , . .' \ ~ \ . , (, -.' ," ... ,,: . . , JOHN B. DUNKLE, ,. ... .... 1- ....ot '\ \. . . . . .'.~..' ..... . "Ill . .. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY ," . t,..' ", , .. ", ~ , ' " " , . . ~,1Io ~.~/- ~ounty Attorney ~ MEM8EFl FLORIDA GIFT FRUIT S..,IPPERS ASSOCIA TION 0~JUE:gn~~ (407\ 734-48UO fax: (4071 737-67()() toll free: 18001 222-9696 8053 LA\\'REl\iCE RD. BOY:\TO:\ BEACH FL 3343h-169<:l Eslabllshed 1930 June 16, 1994 Mayor Ed Harmening and Boynton Beach City Commisioners 100 E Boynton Beach Blvd POBox 310 Boynton Beach, FL 33425-0310 RE: The annexation ofKnollwood Groves, Inc, 8053 Lawrence Rd into the City Hon Mayor and City Comissioners: After attending the Planning and Development Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 14,1994, I feh that it was important that I address the Commission regarding the annexation of our property on Lawrence Rd. As I stated at the meeting, Knollwood Groves is willing to accept the City's request for annexation. However, we are concerned that the City recognizes us as an ongoing establishment and is prepared and willing to accept us as such. At the meeting a member of the City's Planning staffsuggested that the city simply annex the property, then decide what they were and were not going to accept. This raises question whether the city is sensitive to our business concerns. Knollwood Groves is an established business which has been in continuous operation since 1930. It is a charter member of the Florida Gift Fruit Shippers Assoc organized in 1946. Knollwood Groves has been known for its quality citrus and juice products, gifts, tours and attractions throughout the years. Weare proud to be able to offer the area a view of native Florida and conduct eduational tours for visitors and school groups. Weare what is known as the small agricultural enterprise. We grow and retail our products. In order to operate the business, we must be allowed to grow and care for our crops. We need to be able to purchase when supply exceeds demand and repair and maintain our premises so that our business can continue. The fact that Knollwood Groves has been a known business for so many years and is continuing to grow signifies that there is a need for our type of operation and that we are an asset to ~ (fn- w ~ ill 00 ,211994 PLANNING AND ZONI EPT. W' '-' We have no plans to develop or convert the land use and we plan to continue and grow with the community. At this time, we are in compliance with the county codes and accepted business practices. We ask the City Commissioners to be sensitive to our situation. Do not ask for acceptence of annexation while offering vague or ambiguous expections. Since Boynton's codes do not address our particular type of operation, we ask that you are willing to accept our business as it is part of the county and assure us our ability to operate our business. Or accept the recommendation of the Advisory Board and postpone annexation of this property until such time that you have had a chance to continue your research of this area and you can tell us exactly how annexation into the city will affect our business operations. I thank you for your time and consideration, /&~ J~ &_~0 Lkv ~~~/ We have no plans to develop or convert the land use and we plan to continue and grow with the community. At this time, we are in compliance with the county codes and accepted business practices. We ask the City Commissioners to be sensitive to our situation. Do not ask for acceptence of annexation while offering vague or ambiguous expections. Since Boynton's codes do not address our particular type of operation, we ask that you are willing to accept our business as it is part of the county and assure us our ability to operate our business. Or accept the recommendation of the Advisory Board and postpone annexation of this property until such time that you have had a chance to continue your research of this area and you can tell us exactly how annexation into the city will affect our business operations. I thank you for your time and consideration. ~&~ J}~ &_~J , LLv ~d~/ ~ MEMBER FLORIDA 31FT FRUIT SHIPRERS ASSOCIA TION ~lJE:~n~E5; I.W71 734---1-KUU fax: (-1-071 737-67nn toll free: 18001 222-%96 SOS3 LAWREl\'CE RD. BOYl\'TO:\ BEACH. FL 33-1-3f,-16':l9 ESlabllsced 1930 June 16, 1994 Mayor Ed Harmening and Boynton Beach City Commisioners 100 E Boynton Beach Blvd POBox 310 Boynton Beach, FL 33425-0310 RE: The annexation ofKnollwood Groves, Inc, 8053 Lawrence Rd into the City Hon Mayor and City Comissioners: After attending the Planning and Development Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 14,1994, I felt that it was important that I address the Commission regarding the annexation of our property on Lawrence Rd. As I stated at the meeting, Knollwood Groves is willing to accept the City's request for annexation. However, we are concerned that the City recognizes us as an ongoing establishment and is prepared and willing to accept us as such. At the meeting a member of the City's Planning staff suggested that the city simply annex the property, then decide what they were and were not going to accept. This raises question whether the city is sensitive to our business concerns. Knollwood Groves is an established business which has been in continuous operation since 1930. It is a charter member of the Florida Gift Fruit Shippers Assoc organized in 1946. Knollwood Groves has been known for its quality citrus and juice products, gifts, tours and attractions throughout the years. Weare proud to be able to offer the area a view of native Florida and conduct eduational tours for visitors and school groups. Weare what is known as the small agricultural enterprise. We grow and retail our products. In order to operate the business, we must be allowed to grow and care for our crops. We need to be able to purchase when supply exceeds demand and repair and maintain our premises so that our business can continue, The fact that Knollwood Groves has been a known business for so many years and is continuing to grow signifies that there is a need for our type of operation and that we are an asset to ~ @ -ffi-il w ~ rn 00 ,1211994 PLANNING AND ZONIN EPT. ;~ ..~ FLORIDA GIFT FRUIT SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION 521 N'. KIRKMAN ROAD · ORLANDO, flORIDA 32808-7645 · (407) 295-1491 · FAX (407) 290-0918 June 9, 1994 ! .. \ To whom it may concern: Knollwood Groves was a founding member of Florida Gift Fruit Shippers Association in 1946 and have shipped through our terminal facilities since that . period. If you have any questions please contact me. Sincerely, Qp(fod~ ~ a;;gph E. Ball Executive Vice President. . D. MICHAEL HOUGHTALING, President. GLEN E. DAVIDSON, Vice President. JOSEPH E, BALL. Executive Vice President ,~ ~ ",__,"__... 'd. ..._4__ _,_ _.. - Pag. '12 THE LAKE WORTH HERALD Feb. 9, 1984 4' Get;'A;T3:steof.Old, Florida llyVisitingKnollwoOd G.f(we " ". ' ~. .". " ." t,' , '" ' BY Kim p.avis, . 'on tile property at one 'on the KnollW9Odland, for ~ ,L . Have a yearning {or the time, and before them, the ,better fr'ult'and,delicioJls ;. 'f: "old Florida feeling? For 25 Seminole tndians lived on,., orange, blossoll;l honey.1s " cents yOij can step back in. , the JilDd. And an aban~' also; found there,', ," time t>y' riding the" doned Seminole hut still , Citrus trees at I\nol-: .'Orange ~pecial, Wagon, rests under shady Ba~yan . Iwood . include POndfm)S;H-, Tra,in". filt KJ}ollwood ,trees. ' . Lenlonsas big as ttrape- " Qroves. ' ,The native foliage on, fruits, the' Ruby Red Located on . Lawrence, ' the Knollwood property i~ Grapefruit (not as sweet Road in Boynton Beach, some of the best to. be with aU the cold weather), . Knollwood has been an viewed in this area, with the Buddah Rand Lemon, . e~tablished 'citrus grove ,'aU species, c'learly' '~'\1Sed 'in, fruitc~kes, the 'in Palm Beach' County beled.. '.' Tangelo sweet orange, since the 1930's, and was Slash or Australian Roneybells, Templ~$. .0riginaUy 'established by pines are planted on the 'Key. limes, and more,', the radio comedy team of grove's west side to pro- The guide stated that tQ . Amos 'n Andy. ' tect the trees from a keep the trees productive, The Citrus Special fungus that sometimes up to 14;Pounc:b of fertil~ <iriver, C~rl Los$. '. said attaches itself to the skin izer is used on each tree Amos 'n Andy had a hQuse oU"e fruit. Bees are kept' annually, and visitors are , " "never, never"a1lowed to , pick' the juicy oranges,' grapefruits and lemons, . The trees' fruitis picked froIll special laddtlrs, he said, and made tlle.idea.of picking the fruit fro~ a KnoUwood tree as a pri- vledge, These are,some of. the -first native~' pere. . I after all!. ' " Mango and Carimbola, Qr ','star fnlit' , are al$o . pointed out:' CaribQla is':'" good in $alads and tropi- cal drinks, said the guide: In the Hamlet section of ' t the'grov~a;the tour guide . I points te> the purpl~-n~.' '., .wered Bougainvjlle" vine. ' : Cabbage palms. Live'o~. I and t.heGum~ '~b.o i tree" , . ';., ' .' . I . ,Haaccoons, sqplrrels' I : and 't~rt1es Jive' in. the '. brush over there," he - ..... ,......-..... ......-- ,. t I I I .\ .~. I 1 ,-: ",\ I . ~~.: . ' I ; .. ..~_: ' I \ " .ll, ~ !.: I< I _~~:~.~\.~ ',~i,h."',;l..;.". . 4 , I " -4 REVIEW COMMENTS (MEMOS)/DATA