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REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO CONCEPTUAL PRD APPLICATION Jungle Trail Windsor Polo and Beach Club has determined that widespread public sentiment opposes the abandonment of the affected section of "Jungle Trail". Windsor accordingly withdraws the request for abandonment of the County's interest in that section of the road. While disagreeing with staff's finding of "historical significance" we recognize the public's interest in the trail and certain concerns. relating to its possible abandonment. Windsor requests the following: That portion of "Jungle Trail", from its inter- section with the southeastern corner of Windsor Polo Club to its northwestern corner, be desig- nated as a public pedestrian parkway and nature trail for the entire length of approximately 6,100'. That staff be instructed to work with Windsor and the appropriate county committees on the details of use and design of improvements for the trail park. Those improvements are to include a parking and turnaround area with appropriate signage at the southern terminus of the park. If desired, the improvements may also include an observation area or platform overlooking the Pelican Island Wildlife Refuge. Those improvements will be totally funded by Windsor. Prior to any development in that area, Windsor will dedicate the necessary rights-of-way. Windsor will also dedicate additional riverfront property consisting of a parcel 100' wide at the river and 300' deep. This acreage will be included in the trail park system. By making this designation, a number of significant issues relating to development on the north barrier island will be addressed. Removing vehicular and heavy truck traffic from the roadbed and adjacent residential areas will allow the orderly development of a high quality, low density community. At the same time the public will gain an important visual access to the riverside environment and wildlife -refuge. No such access exists now. In addition, the County will be relieved of the costly burden of maintaining this section of roadway. The roadway now has no areas for parking or pedestrian use without infringing on adjacent private property. The parkway will allow for walking, birdwatching andenjoyment of a unique environment in a quiet, most natural, setting free of automobile traffic and traffic's associated problems of safety and pollution. Access to properties north of the Polo club are not impacted. The club has already agreed to allow use of its internal road system for agricultural equipment moving between the groves in this area. The trail north and south of the Polo Club 59 1 FE B 2 3 1988 BOOK 71 pAr.,E 59