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J U L 10 1985 BOOK 61 PAU 480 aesthetics. Since the committee did not meet, Mrs. Stanbridge stated her personal feeling that the permit as proposed would cause problems along Jungle Trail. She informed the Board that the Town of Indian River Shores last week recommended this permit be denied because they were concerned about the traffic problem on Jungle Trail with people going back and forth to their boats. Vice Chairman Scurlock noted that the Motion does not say we are in favor of the project, just that we have no objection and identify that there may be navigational uses and other considerations under their purview. Mrs. Stanbridge felt there are cultural and historical values to be considered in addition to environmental impact, and she stressed that the Corps should be made aware this has been designated a scenic and historic trail, and that it is a unique part of Indian River County. Planner Challacombe reported that he has discussed this with Mrs. Stanbridge and from the staff's viewpoint, it is difficult to address aesthetic compatibility without specific outlines and a design plan for the overall use of Jungle Trail. Director Keating pointed out that staff is much more restricted when commenting on something located within another municipality. Once an ordinance is adopted for Jungle Trail itself, staff can be more specific. He did not feel it is unusual that the Town would have a different perspective. Commissioner Bowman inquired about the traffic impact as she wondered where the people who would be using these docks live and where they park. Planner Challacombe believed the parking would be at the people's homes and they would be walking to the docks. Mrs. Stanbridge pointed out that the Comprehensive Plan says historic and scenic trails will be protected, and Vice Chairman Scurlock believed the docks will stabilize the bank. 68 I