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o � s Councilman Oberbeck brought up the fact that in Melbourne between Strawbridge and New Haven Avenue they have the type of signalization being referred to as a problem on U.S.I. There the signals are only about 400' apart, and it certainly doesn't seem to pose much of a problem. He personally tends to lean towards the two 2 -way streets and he also favors the widening of 512. Mr. Oberbeck believed the county could sell off real estate and reover some of the difference in the costs between the twin pairs and widening 512. Councilman Holyk requested that the consultant hired by the City of Sebastian to do a traffic study be allowed to state their views. Steve Godfrey, professional engineer with Kimley-Horn Associates, informed those present, that they have been retained to conduct a traffic circulation study for the City of Sebastian. He wished to make it clear that it is not within the scope of their services to do an exhaustive study relative to CR 512. They have, however, gone through a great deal of history, and they understand what has transpired. Although they have drawn some conclusions, Mr. Godfrey pointed out that they have only been at this for a week and there may have been some things they have missed; so, he found it a little bit awkward to be in a position to evaluate studies on which much time has been spent. Mr. Godfrey did share the concern that has been expressed relative to the number of railroad crossings, but noted that they have not been involved in negotiations with the railroad and so do not know all the ramifications. Over the next 5/6 months, they will be looking at a long term network for the City of Sebastian and will be considering new crossings. To the best of his knowledge, this never has been done for the City at the level they are doing, and they will better understand network dynamics. Commissioner Scurlock asked if Mr. Godfrey disagreed with the opinion that the F.E.C. can close crossings, and Mr. Godfrey did not disagree. He did know that it is almost impossible to get a new crossing without a "sacrificial lamb," but he was sorry about the twin pairs taking away the Fleming crossing as they see that as a valuable part of the network. Mr. Godfrey felt another issue is impacts to Orange Heights. He agreed there is the opportunity to do some significant buffering, but the twin pairs will create an impact in the neighborhood by virtue of putting a public artery next to"the subdivision. Another concern related to the intersection of Louisiana Avenue and the north leg of the twin pairs, but he was assuming that will be addressed and the geometry dealt with. Their preliminary conclusions are that there will be some effect NOV 26 1991