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M M <br />Mr. Cannon explained that his -.objections do not refer to <br />deliveries but to "extended time" parking. <br />Commissioner Bird wondered how the Board can single out this <br />2 block area. He stressed that- lawn care maintenance workers <br />usually have to park on the road temporarily. He believed that <br />this would create a precedent and be more of a problem. <br />Mr. Cannon commented that his plumber and lawn care people do <br />not park on the street. Approximately 20 children live on their <br />street and elderly people walk on the road. He.felt that parking <br />on the street creates a hazard. They had a situation where an <br />ambulance could not get to a home, and mailboxes are inaccessible. <br />Commissioner Eggert felt that she could not recommend the <br />signs. <br />Director Davis advised that Florida Statutes prohibit parking <br />in the through lane, and inquired whether it would set a precedent <br />if Mr. Cannon wishes to fund the cost of the signage. He also <br />noted that his department has many requests for signs and they try <br />not to encourage proliferation. <br />Commissioner Macht felt that charging the citizens for signs <br />that remind people of existing laws would be wrong and that it <br />should be at the County's expense. <br />Mr. Cannon appreciated Commissioner Macht's remarks, but <br />reiterated that he volunteered to pay for the signs. <br />County Attorney Vitunac expressed his opinion that the signs <br />would mislead people into believing they could park on the <br />pavement. <br />Charles Leger, 345 22nd Avenue, advised the Board that he <br />works for the County Clerk's office but is on vacation at this <br />time. He believed that the roads in Indian River Heights are not <br />wide enough, especially with cars parking on the shoulder. However, <br />he - has an 11 year.. old. son and all the kids are aware of the cars <br />and the cars are aware of them. After a rain, drivers don't want <br />to drive up on lawns. If the Board approves this, he believed it <br />will set a dangerous precedent. He felt there are already too many <br />signs telling us not to do this and not to do that. A number of <br />months ago when there was a death in his family, many friends and <br />relatives came to his house and the neighbors were very <br />understanding about vehicles parked on the roadway and on the <br />shoulder. He did not see why we need something like this. <br />OCTOBER 18, 1994 31 <br />BOOK PACE 54 - <br />