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Chairman Scurlock inquired on what basis impact fees are levied for transportation against a project such as this, and Planning Director Keating stated there is a per square footage________ charge. Commissioner Eggert asked why staff feels that a decelera- tion lane is not needed, and Director Keating advised that the Traffic Engineer stated that the number of trips during peak hours did not trigger the need for deceleration lanes. Discussion then ensued as to the difference in county traffic laws and those of the Town of Indian River Shores in regard to restricted parking on A -1-A, a two hour parking limit, jurisdiction and enforcement problems, etc. It was noted that the county enclave is on both sides of A -1-A, and the right-of- way actually is state right-of-way. Commissioner Wheeler raised a question as to how many more trips would be generated when the property on the other side of A -1-A was developed as it seems the estimate of 300 average annual daily trips applies just to the beach club. He also wished to know how the number of trips generated by a beach club is determined. Planner Nearing advised that the number is based on the different facilities available, i.e., pool, restaurant, etc. He further advised that in the DOT's opinion it would not be wise to add any additional markings to this area as they felt it would cause confusion because of the Indian River Trails project. Commissioner Wheeler felt that what we are doing by this special exception is using the definition of private club to make something a commercial piece of property. Even though it is a private club by membership, he felt in many instances they still have an open membership which other people can buy, and he has a real problem with this. Chairman Scurlock also expressed concern about special exception being taken advantage of as a vehicle to obtain a type of use we normally don't allow. He did not doubt, however, that 37 BOOK �F u -c 37