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_ M M Director Davis stated that his -opinion is that it should connect both to U.S.I and 134th Street, and that is what he would have recommended. Churches in the county historically connect to local roads as well as main thoroughfares, and it is good to have multiple connections. Commissioner Scurlock made the further point that traditionally we have allowed churches in almost any zoning area so they are integrated into the community. This particular situation is no different than with any other church in Indian River County. They all have parking problems at peak use and they all have a significant impact on the residential areas. He personally lived near St. Helen's for 20 years and learned to adjust to the traffic at certain times. He stressed that the church is in this location; it is existing; and we need to deal with it. Further discussion ensued regarding other possibilities, i.e., having 134th Street a one-way connection rather than having the barricade, using 133rd Street to the south, having someone direct the traffic, etc. Director Davis pointed out that the problem with directing traffic is that it takes more than one officer to manage it on U.S.I. It would be much easier to control the traffic at 134th Street. Commissioner Wheeler had a problem with the fairness of saying when the church wishes to make this a thoroughfare, it is okay, but the rest of the week you can't do that. He felt this problem should have been addressed when the church was built. Commissioner Scurlock also had a real problem with saying it is a public road, but you can close it at certain times. As to the economics involved, he believed if you put a traffic counter out there and determine that the benefit is 98% to the church, then they should be charged with that 980. They are doing a good job; their congregation very probably will continue to grow; and he felt we should see how important this is to the church. He FEB 27 1990 35 EUOK. PAGE•`