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Commissioner O'Bryan suggested moving the kiosk further south closer to the ramp. He <br />thought they needed these improvements, but was concerned about the area being a significant <br />spawning area for spotted sea trout and a significant habitat for juvenile redfish. Commissioner <br />O'Bryan also wanted to make sure the length of the boat ramp was conducive to smaller boats. He <br />felt that if the number of parking spaces was reduced to 15 from 18, it would help minimize the <br />impact on the area. <br />Director Davis stressed that if they do not provide the minimum number of spaces <br />currently needed, there would be parking along the side of the road. <br />Commissioner Davis disagreed with the idea of reducing the parking spaces. <br />Director Davis presented an aerial map of the 45th Street area (Gifford Dock Road), which <br />showed that there are wetlands to the north and south. Mr. Davis also displayed the Tax <br />Assessor's map of the area, showing a very small parcel on the river, which is connected to the <br />road. Director Davis opined that it would be difficult to design a boat ramp facility and provide <br />adequate space for turnaround without using the wetlands. <br />Commissioner Davis remarked that there were tremendous opportunities for a boat ramp <br />facility with the Land Acquisition Committee possibly purchasing the wetlands property, taking a <br />couple of hundred feet, and dedicating the remainder into conservation. He commented that <br />although the small %4 acre parcel would not currently accommodate a launch facility, a review <br />could be done to see how we could implement the facility on the parcel. <br />parcel. <br />Environmental Chief Roland DeBlois was asked to provide detailed information on the <br />April 17, 2007 20 <br />