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8cox 63 920 problems and spent a substantial amount of money for drainfields, etc., in addition to spending another $12,000 to install a septic system and lift station. Further, they donated 25 ft. of right-of-way for a street that never has been built. Now the members are objecting to escrowing money to pay for a sidewalk that they feel will never be built. Commissioner Lyons pointed out that their drainage taxes are levied by the Indian River Farms Drainage District, not the County. Commissioner Bird felt certain that a bike path will be built along 43rd Avenue because of the proximity of Citrus Elementary School. While he understood the concerns of the Moose membership, he pointed out that by applying for a permit to add on to their building, they are under the requirements of the new building codes with respect to sidewalks. Commissioner Wodtke felt that if the sidewalk needs to be built now, let's do it on an assessment instead of escrowing the money. He also questioned the advisability of a minor site plan triggering a sidewalk and suggested that the Board revisit those requirements. Mr. Franks pointed out that 43rd Avenue is only 55 feet wide. Chairman Scurlock also was concerned about our overall policy of requiring a sidewalk or bike path on minor site plans because he felt that in some cases it actually discourages people from improving their property. Director Keating advised that the Planning Department is looking at several things that may resolve some of these issues, and are also looking for alternatives for funding bike paths and sidewalks. Chairman Scurlock was under the impression that when he voted for the Subdivision Ordinance that sidewalks were just going to be built on the frontage of larger roads, not along the roads within the subdivision. He agreed that this issue should 35 � � r