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mor, 77 F.1 t222 <br />was that at the time they voted, they were of the understanding <br />it was a 18-20' road R/W, and he wished to know if the research <br />does show there is a 50' R/W, whether there is a chance their <br />recommendation would be different. <br />Planner Boling noted that if you had a 50' R/W, you would <br />have some of that buffer, and you would also have some of the <br />citrus trees; so, you would have a tradeoff of potentially no <br />buffer with part of a buffer. He did believe that would make <br />some difference in the recommendation, but did not know at what <br />point in time you would be assured of that 50' R/W. <br />Considerable discussion ensued regarding the fact that the <br />County's attorneys earlier in the meeting pointed out the <br />difficulties involved in tracking back each owner along the 7 <br />mile length of the Trail and determining if each joined in the <br />petition, whenever it was, for the county to build the road.and <br />also the possibility of someone claiming adverse possession so <br />that the likelihood of establishing a good case is doubtful. <br />Attorney Vitunac explained that in the 120s, roads were put <br />in by the posting and viewing method - markers were put out, and <br />people would have to come in and complain; otherwise, their <br />silence was acceptance. Most people were delighted to have the <br />road because land was cheap and the road was expensive, but title <br />was given only to the extent the road was built; therefore, <br />unless they gave some sort of deed, we would get title only to <br />what was actually built. <br />Mr. Dean then referred the Board to the Jungle Trail <br />Alignment Study he had prepared. (Copy of said study is on file <br />in the Office of Clerk to the Board.) He stressed that photo- <br />graphs are mi.sleading and show what the eye behind the camera <br />wants them to show. Drawings do that also. Mr. McQueen's <br />illustrations were fabulous, and they are drawn specifically to <br />prove the point the developer wants to make. It has been said <br />they may be willing to hand over 50' of R/W, but there are <br />strings attached to that offer and you often pay for decisions <br />84 <br />