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rJAN 19 1993 BOOK 88 F,� 09 Planning Director Stan Boling, with the aid of slides and graphics, pointed out the features of the site plan. Commissioners Eggert, Adams and Tippin were concerned about the area behind the two buildings where trucks will be loading and unloading. Director Boling felt that the vegetative buffer along.with the 8 -foot concrete wall will be sufficient. There is a 350 -foot right-of-way alongside a drainage canal which is under the jurisdiction of Indian River Farms. That agency could clear that right-of-way in the future, but for now that is additional buffer. Commissioner Tippin discussed the green spaces in the parking lot and suggested that they do not necessarily have to be rectangular in shape. Commissioner Adams appreciated that there is a large buffer on the State Road 60 side of the site. Fred Roth, of Michael B. Schorah & Associates, Inc., representing Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., presented an aerial enlargement on which were superimposed the proposed buildings and the large trees which will be kept in place. He explained that the other trees will be replanted. That process involves orienting the trees not only to the same height but also facing the same direction as originally planted. Mr. Roth discussed the requirements for parking lots in various counties and assured the Board that Sam's and Wal-Mart provide more parking than the County requires. He described the building as a concrete block facility, which is more attractive than prefabricated metal. The two stores will be side by side and similar in design. The truck lanes are designed for heavy-duty use and truck traffic will be kept separate from the general parking traffic. Chairman Bird felt that there should be more flexibility in the design of the parking lot and the number of spaces. Director Keating confirmed that Wal -Mart's parking lot requirements are more stringent than the County's. Additionally, we give them further flexibility of design to allow trees to remain in place. Commissioner Adams noted that Wal-Mart is taking pains to save two endangered species of air plants which exist on several sabal palms. Nancy Offutt, Government Affairs Coordinator for Vero Beach - Indian River County Board of Realtors, supported the project, felt it is located in a commercial node, situated at a good intersection and meets the objectives of several elements in the Comprehensive Plan. She feels the community is anxious to see its completion and urged the Board's support of the project. 40