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Discussion continued in regard to improving just the portion of SR60 between 1-95 and Yeehaw Junction as this actually is the western entrance to Indian River County. Mr. Fowler stressed the need to do a master plan for SR60, and it was noted that the DOT does the master plan. Chairman Scurlock believed that actually the only road in our county where flow exceeds capacity is 6th Avenue. This was confirmed by Engineer Ralph Brescia, but he believed the exten- sion of Indian River Boulevard will help relieve that situation. Commissioner Eggert expressed interest in the DOT's policy re median cuts. As a former Chairman of the P6Z Commission, she saw many developments come in where we would try to restrict turning, access, etc., only to be told that "the DOT gave us a median cut." She believed we need to coordinate on this and wished to know if the DOT is getting any stricter about allowing median cuts. Mr. Fowler stated that they wish to be cooperative with the county regarding access control, but they do attempt to maintain that control themselves. Donald Henderson, District Planning Engineer, confirmed that when they develop a master plan, they look at the median itself and the points of access. Chairman Scurlock noted that we have been very aggressive in this county in master planning for utilities, etc., and he felt we need a master plan as soon as possible to give us an overall plan of action. Commissioner Bird felt one area where we can work together is on the quality way we develop the U.S.1 corridor. He felt we must work together on frontage roads, acquire the R/W, etc., and therefore avoid looking like the counties to the south. Mr. Fowler agreed that since some counties didn't do a good job of planning, they now are facing fixing some of the situa- tions that have occurred. 17 g00K YJ PK FEB3 1907