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Commissioner Bird understood that the site plan for either of the two sites would have to be approved by the City of Vero Beach, and wondered if they have any requirements for on-site parking. Mr. Boling understood that any parking within 500 feet of the facility is considered on-site, and up to 25% of the parking can be located off-site. With regard to the costs involved in the MacArthur/Davis site, Mr. Boling advised that we have received a letter from an individual, who wishes to remain anonymous, offering to contribute $250,000 toward the purchase of the MacArthur`/Davis site which is offered at $1.25 million. Staff did not have a traffic analysis done on that site, however, but feel that two adjacent streets would have to be paved at an estimated cost of $30,000. With the $250,000 donation, the cost of acquiring and developing the 4.6 acre site still would be over $1 -million. Mr. Boling believed we probably would need a little more fill on that site than on the other 2 sites. Commissioner Eggert pointed out that when the Public Library Advisory Board toured other libraries in the state, they got the feeling that a 35,000 sq. ft. building would be sufficient and that we really didn't need 50,000 sq. ft. in one building. In addition, wherever they went, they were advised to make sure that we have enough workers for the space. She felt that we should consider building only 35,000 sq. ft., but pointed out that whether we need it built on a park -like site or a downtown site is another matter. Commissioner Eggert noted that in the beginning, she was opposed to a 2 -story facility, but now would be willing to consider a 2 -story plan. Commissioner Wheeler understood that if we went to a 2 -story structure, the cost would be minimum for adding the third story, and Commissioner Eggert advised that she was told that it would cost 15%-20% more to have parking underneath the building. 22 BOOK 70 FA.'11215