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design of the library will fit into the general design of the area or clash with it. The Administrator believed, however, that it is more of an aesthetic question than a big policy question and that they would be willing to accept what the Board is suggesting. Commissioner Eggert felt we need to design the most attractive, but cost effective, library possible, and emphasized that this is not a Sebastian facility, but a north county community library. Commissioner Bowman favored the Sebastian Lakes site because it is one of the fastest growing areas along with Vero Lakes Estates. Chairman Scurlock concurred with the recommendation for Sebastian Lakes as the #1 site because he felt the utilities question was significant. He noted that this is a courtesy public hearing and explained that after hearing the input from those present, the Board either will make a decision today or after further consideration, make a decision at a later date. Chairman Scurlock opened the public hearing on the north county sites, and asked if anyone wished to be heard. Jim Gallagher, representing Sebastian General Partnership, the owners of the Chesser Gap parcel, pointed out a couple of things that were not pointed out at the last two meetings of the Public Library Advisory Board. The site that was originally proposed at the Chesser Gap parcel did not have frontage on CR -512 and had an asking price of $106,000. When that site was not chosen, they went back to Sebastian and told Dr. Fischer that the Library Board is unhappy with the proposal because they want frontage on CR -512, and that they prefer to have it for free. Dr. Fischer said, " Well, give it to them.", and that is what they are proposing to do. Mr. Gallagher emphasized that the 3.2 -acre facility can be placed anywhere on the Chesser Gap parcel that isn't reserved for development. Referring to a map NOV 17 1987 19 BOOK 70 PAGE 114