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throughout the history of the project that the 4 lanes would be a temporary cross section until such time as the demand is there for a full 6 -lane section with 3 lanes eastbound and 3 lanes westbound. The original alignment does not have the ability to go to 6 lanes without extensive right-of-way acquisition and a large area to handle stormwater management. Commissioner Scurlock emphasized that he and the other Commissioners have been relying on that information in their approval of the Twin Pairs concept. Director Davis explained that the planning that has been done in the region dictates a demand for a 6-7 lane cross-section for the roadway, and by phasing it from a 4 -lane cross section to a 6 - lane cross section, we feel we can use our resources and revenue in District #3 more economically, as well as build the ultimate roadway design. Commissioner Scurlock asked if widening the existing roadway would have significant impact on the adjacent property owners if it had to go to 6 or 7 lanes, and Director Davis confirmed that staff feels it would encroach on their frontage along the roadway and eliminate some parking and stormwater management areas. It is a similar situation to extending any roadway through a developed area; you end up having to take setbacks and putting structures into non -conformity. The driveways don't work as well in connecting to the roadway, and because we are right on the ridge there, the grade problem extends further into the properties. It would be much more difficult to go through the right-of-way acquisition process and try to mitigate all the impacts on those fronting properties. Mr. Wadsworth recalled that several years ago the City Council of Sebastian required all the property owners on the south side of the road to set back 70 feet, and in many instances this has been done for parking, curb cuts, expansion of the roadway, etc. He contacted several owners of property along the existing roadway and they said no one from the County had contacted them about what they would sell their property for or even ask if they would donate it. Mr. Wadsworth felt that clearly indicates that all the leg work has not been done in considering the alternative of widening the existing roadway. The people do not want the Twin Pairs project; they want the existing roadway widened. They are not here to beleaguer anyone, they just want to present their case. Director Davis advised that the County wrote all the property owners on the north side of the road back in 1986-87 and requested that they consider swapping the County the railroad frontage to the north of their property for additional right-of-way along the 29 JAN 01-1 M2 A " � a0GK.�� J