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under the oak canopy areas; and a pedestrian system throughout <br />the picnic areas. Referring to a more detailed map, Mr. Smith <br />pointed out the activity node which includes a convenience store, <br />a beach rentals facility, restrooms, an environmental exhibit, <br />and an observation tower. Bicycle trails and footpaths are <br />provided throughout the site. A secondary activities area <br />further to the south will include volleyball courts, restrooms, <br />and a large wooden deck gathering place. <br />Mr. Smith next described the seaside camp site area, where <br />they have considered the use of walk-in camping, where you would <br />carry in your gear and set up a camp site. These would be <br />designated camp sites, not pull -in sites. There is a paved area <br />with a cul-de-sac of 32 parking spaces. In Phase 1 they would <br />propose ;to do the paving and the parking and the dune walkover <br />to allow access through that site, and then in the future phases, <br />construct a restaurant facility and foot trails to the camp site, <br />but that would be later on in the project after the hammock <br />campground is opened. Mr. Smith explained that they have <br />provided the main point of ingress/egress opposite the main <br />entrance of the oceanfront recreation area. They have provided <br />3 loops and 27 RV and trailer sites or 21 tent sites; a restroom <br />and laundry facility with showers; a swimming pool and bathhouse; <br />a children's playground; and a station/residence for a full-time <br />ranger. <br />Commissioner Scurlock was concerned about all the talk about <br />camp sites, and asked if we are going to have camp sites abutting <br />residential neighbors. He didn't like that idea at all, and <br />neither did Commissioner Bowman. <br />Director Davis explained that the management plan that was <br />prepared last summer did indicate that there could be some <br />opportunity for camping in the area, and some of the thinking was <br />to provide security by having a full-time ranger living on site. <br />There was some consideration given to a revenue source to sustain <br />the salary of and operating costs for that security. <br />NOV 21 W9 <br />1 <br />35 <br />POCK_ 7 <br />