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graphics used in presentations. Mr. Koolage was concerned about buffers and barriers and urged the Board to consider those items carefully. He noticed a number of people in the audience and did not know if they all were in favor of the mall, but he stressed that it is the Board's responsibility to inform the public of all details of developments like this and to protect citizens who buy property in or near developments where a property is set aside for commercial use. Edward -Waddell, 6050 26th Street, asked how much property he can expect to lose, because as far as he was concerned the road is wide enough for two-way traffic. Public Works Director Jim Davis explained that the ultimate right-of-way for 26th Street as a secondary collector road on our Thoroughfare Plan is 80 feet. Presently, the right-of-way adjacent to Lateral A Canal is 30 feet. We require 30 feet right-of-way on the north side of 26th Street for this project with the possibility of an additional 20 feet in the future. Initially, we will try to design it within a 60 -foot right-of-way with the exception of the driveway to the project where we need a left turn lane, and that requires 80 feet of right-of-way. Commissioner Bird explained that the road improvement will , require approximately 30 feet on the north side of 26th Street, and that is to create a two-lane paved road with swale ditches for drainage. It will be a normal county road, not a major highway. Commissioner Bird pointed out that the residents on 26th Street need more detailed plans before they can say they are in favor of it or not. He was not convinced that we should not buy the right-of-way rather than requiring the owners to donate it. Director Boling explained that the development order requires 26th Street to be paved, and the developer is responsible for that. The developer's agreement will be presented to the Board and the Board can review the alternatives. Chairman Tippin noted that paving 26th Street is on our Thoroughfare Plan regardless of the mall. Mike Keifer, 1943 Charlotte Avenue, also known as 62nd Drive, opposed the project. He would not oppose the mall if it were somewhere else, but it is close to his home, and he offered some suggestions to lessen the impact on the neighborhood. Mr. Keifer circulated photographs to the Board members and described the shoulder on the south side of SR -60 which was not designed to 52 July 19, 1994