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After 4 hours of debate, Chairman Scurlock decla-red the Public Meeting closed. Commissioner Wheeler wanted to preface his Motion with some comments. He advised that he has driven along the road and talked with dozens of people in the last few weeks. Although there is great concern about either closing it or limiting it, he has found that there are many people who don't really understand the situation. He wondered when the last time was that many of these people drove Jungle Trail, because he believed that many of the people who signed the opposition petitions are not aware that Jungle Trail extends north of CR -510. He pointed out that the north part of Jungle Trail meanders through the groves and you really cannot see the Refuge from a car, and having this as a footpath would enable people to get up close and enjoy the natural beauty. Further, he did not think there is enough traffic up there to be of concern to the Polo Club, but he felt a footpath would be better as far as protecting the Refuge and protecting the character of the road. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, that the Board grant conceptual plan approval to the PRD for the Windsor Polo Club as set out in staff's recommendation with the change in Condition #8 from a 30 -ft. buffer to a 50 -ft. buffer, and extending the path along the river north to the tight curve in the road, and authorize staff to work with the developers and the appropriate groups and interested citizens to come up with a management plan for the road. Under discussion, Commissioner Wheeler envisioned an observation tower at each end of the path. Commissioner Eggert reiterated that the State of Florida has stated that the best way to protect this plan is through a 86 L 23 1988 B001( 71 PACE 86