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One 178 acre phase area, to be known as the River Club, is not included in the conceptual PRD plan at this time. However, this parcel, located immediately west of the existing marina basin and north of PODs G and I, is to be formally added to the conceptal PRD plan at a later date. 13. Gifford Dock Road Abandonment: The plan proposes to reroute the portion of Gifford Dock Road that crosses the south- eastern corner of the project. The re -alignment would leave approximately 800, of the 2,000' long road intact (see attachment #5). Because Gifford Dock Road has historical significance, the re -alignment plan was reviewed by the Scenic Trails Committee at their July 23, 1986 meeting. The Committee recommended approval of the plan subject to: the placement of a historic marker at the river landing - site; the preservation of public river access via the road -and landing site. All utility providers and appropriate county departments have been notified of the proposal and none objected to the abandonment. Access to properties south of Gifford Dock Road would be ensured. On August 29, 1986, staff met with owners of properties immediately south of Gifford Dock Road. The owners have no objection to the re -alignment provided the new road segments are in service prior to removal of the existing segment. Formal proceedings for abandonment will be brought before the Board at a later date. No abandonment or re-routing will be actually approved prior to a formal right-of-way abandonment. 14. Water Access Requirement: The public water access require- ment found in the site plan and subdivision ordinances applies to this PRD. The ordinances require the dedication of a 15' wide public access easement for every 600' of shoreline for projects abutting the ocean or the river. With 4,800' of shoreline, the PRD project is required to provide eight 15' wide easements. Staff has accepted the applicant's proposal to dedicate fee simple ownership of property at the Gifford Dock Road landing, including a recently constructed 108' long dock. The total park area to be dedicated would run from the northern boundary of the Gifford Dock Road north to include the dock and approximately 180' of shoreline; the parcel's depth would be approximately 751. It is staff's opinion that such a dedication would satisfy the PRD water access requirement. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners: 1. grant conceptual PRD plan special exception approval to Grand Harbor, subject to the following conditions: a) At such time that the Indian River Boulevard/Main Entrance Road is developed, an at grade pedestrian crossing, including pedestrian signalization, shall be provided by the developer. The developer shall- be- V responsible for 100% of the cost of the pedestrian crossing and signalization and such costs shall not be credited towards any traffic impact fees. b) Direct access from Indian River Boulevard to the water storage tank site shall be temporary. At such time that another access point from the north or south becomes available, such access shall be utilized and the direct connection to Indian River Boulevard shall be closed. 20 BOOK 66 F'v) 07