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NOV 0 b 199 BOOK 84 P,1cc� Commissioner Eggert and Chairman Bird added that ocean property is not easily available for purchase. Chairman Bird commented that the 70 -foot wide beach accesses are usable because Public Works designed them to make excellent use of the narrow strip, but if we had a choice of another site, 100 feet or more of width would work better. Public Works Director Davis agreed, adding that the vehicle turnaround area really requires 120 feet and we try to buffer the active part of the parks from other properties. Commissioner Scurlock mentioned that the critical portion is parking to avoid the usual tendency of people to park up and down the beach on private property. Commissioner Scurlock recounted the reason the County acquired this piece of property is because it was a wastewater plant, and the fact that it is between two residential developments limits the uses. He gave his estimate of how the property could be developed and said he felt the $700,000 appraisal was not the right number. Administrator Chandler stated he was surprised when he saw the figures, but prior records and prior appraisals showed a value of $525,000 in 1987. He thought this is prime property that will appreciate in value. He said the Gifford property would also appreciate but not at the same rate as this beachside property. Mr. Chandler pointed out the Tracking Station Park has a triangular configuration ranging from 80 or 90 feet in width to 120 or 130 feet in width. Commissioner Wheeler felt the estimate of value must take into consideration the cost of developing this property. He also was concerned that it be used for public services or public purposes and not developed into a residential area. Commissioner Scurlock asked if a deed restriction should be placed on the property because, as it is now, the Town of Indian River Shores could dispose of the property. Administrator Chandler stated the Town has not made a final determination. They are interested in the property, according to the Town Manager, for drainage retention purposes and possibly for some limited park use. Chairman Bird suggested retaining a portion of the property next to the Tracking Station Park to create some additional parking. - Director Davis said we could not pave east of the coastal structure setback line but perhaps we could pave on the existing park property south of this property, although that would cause us to get closer_ to residential structures where we have tried to maintain a large buffer. 34