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Discussion ensued as the Board considered whether or not the left turn lane was necessary; and expressed concerns about future growth, and traffic flow problems. Commissioner O'Bryan questioned the need for the left turn lane, and Vice Chairman Davis wanted to eliminate having a left turn into the school. Discussion ensued between the Board and staff regarding whether the left turn lane could be tied into the future 66th Avenue paving project; what the anticipated costs would be for culverting the canal; the amount of available deceleration lane into the school and the amount of stacking distance available on site; and the mechanisms of the traffic flow. Director Boling presented an aerial slide depicting the configuration of the parking, and the pick up and drop off areas. Commissioner Wheeler wanted to have the left turn lane built prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy (CO). Bruce Barkett, Esquire, representing Imagine Schools, stated that the applicant had agreed to put up $350,000 for the turn lane on 4th Street in order to get their permit. He did not believe it was appropriate to also make the school pay for the culverting of the right-of-way at $500.00 a foot. He pointed out that the $350,000 bond could be used to construct the turn lane when the County's 4th Street improvements are done, as part of the County's long range plan. Charlie W. Wilson, representing Imagine Schools, through a detailed PowerPoint presentation, provided an update on Imagine Schools, which included an analysis of possible alternatives to the left turn lane. He pointed out that although the School had initially been advised by County staff that a left turn lane would not be required, the School was committed to paying $350,000 for the left turn, but they cannot obtain the right-of-way, with constructions costs having escalated into the millions. He asked the Board to delete the previous conditions of 18 September 16, 2008