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Planning Committee for consideration of using a crossing guard at that corner during peak hours. Administrator Wright noted that although the traffic study found that the corner did not warrant a light, the people in the area felt very strongly that a light was needed. He pointed out that a traffic light would cost $25,000 compared to costs of under $100 to install a 4 -way stop, and urged the Commission to table the matter until the Transportation Planning Committee considers the option of a 4 -way stop. Commissioner Lyons stressed that he made the Motion fully realizing that someone might still run the light, but felt that a traffic light would solve the traffic problem at peak hours. He was willing to take a chance on not setting a precedent for installing lights at other intersections by' making a special exception in this case. Public Works Director Jim Davis wasn't sure that the corner would warrant a 4 -way stop, as the requirements for a 4 -way stop are also very stringent. To improve the visibility on that corner, he advised that there was -some consideration given to removing a few citrus trees from the property on the northwest corner, but the property owner objected to that solution. The corner is being widened to 24 feet and bids for the work are being received this week. They are also contacting some property owners in the area to acquire the necessary right-of-way. Commissioner Wodtke recalled that they had the same problem at Citrus School about six years ago, and he felt that the 4 -way stop signs that were put in at that time did the job. He encouraged the Board to further consider a crossing guard, widening the intersection, and establishing a 4 -way stop. He felt that approving the light would set a precedent and that the School Board would be urging us to put in traffic signals everywhere. 22 1. P '' 4 1984 BOOK 56 PACE 533