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Chairman Ginn pressed for more information on traffic concerns and Mr. Mora <br />explained how traffic would be routed and that alternative routing is being investigated with <br />consideration being given to another entrance to the property. <br />Director Keating explained that the plans for widening CR 510 are underway and <br />should be under construction in another 6 to 7 years. <br />The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard <br />regarding this matter. <br />Jennifer Dare, whose home fronts on CR 510, was very concerned because survey <br />markers were almost up to her front door. <br />Public Works Director James Davis explained that FDOT (Florida Department of <br />Transportation) surveyors have been doing preliminary work in preparation for the widening of CR <br />510. He doubted they would be taking all 125 feet from her side of the road, but they do have to <br />survey beyond the road limits to determine restrictions or easements that might exist on either side <br />of a roadway -widening project. FDOT does have authority to take property but this project is in the <br />very preliminary stages. <br />Commissioner Adams asked Director Davis to stay in contact with Ms. Dare in <br />regard to her concern. <br />Brian Heady, Vero Beach, spoke in opposition to continued growth and concluded <br />by saying that widening roads is not a solution to slowing down growth. <br />Ron Trahan, 980 Franciscan Avenue, Sebastian, expressed concerns about more <br />traffic especially with the development of Sebastian River Landings I & II that have not been <br />included in traffic impact studies. He was also concerned about conservation of old oaks, palms, <br />cypress, and wildlife, retention ponds, and minimizing contaminant flow into the River. <br />March 23, 2004 11 <br />