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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 21, 2020 In response to concerns expressed, Senior Planner Sweeney clarified that a gas station convenience store was not outlined in the PD process as an exceptional use and was not permitted at this time. He addressed that the optional Developer's Agreement had certain required improvements and conditions that must be satisfied, but could be further defined. He clarified the final driveway connections on 53rd Street and referred to Stars condition 1.B. Attorney Bruce Barkett, Collins Brown Barkett, Chartered, representing Mandala Village pointed out that Waterway Village was approved with a commercial area inside the community. He addressed the concerns regarding the widening of 58th Avenue from 49th Street past 53rd Street, and compared the proposed setbacks to that of the Springhill Suites Hotel on Indian River Boulevard. He indicated that the County adopted an Ordinance that encourages mixed-use residential projects, and Mandala Village met the conditions of the PD and TND. Mr. Bialosky confirmed that no gas station was planned for Mandala Village and he believed that the commercial area in the development would not create more traffic, but felt it would reduce the traffic on 58th Avenue. He explained that the rental housing would be a positive thing for the community and would not have an impact on the value of the homes in the area. He understood that the hotel was a point of contention, but the hotel would have a minimal impact. He addressed the price point of the homes and said that the prices would align with the current market values with the costs being slightly higher with the amenities being provided. A discussion ensued between David Ederer, Developer of Mandala Village, Public Works Director Richard Szpyrka and County Administrator Jason Brown in regards to the entrance and the concern for a future traffic signalized intersection that would be too close to 58th Avenue. A discussion followed, and Mr. Ederer agreed that Mandala Village would be willing to accept the future risk of a traffic signal being required, or for changes to the ingress or egress of the site, and the issue would be addressed at that time. Administrator Brown was in favor of moving forward with the project, knowing that the intersection may need an adjustment in the future. Commissioner Zorc brought up a traffic study that was done for Waterway Village, and the traffic that would be generated from the commercial site within. Director Szpyrka said he was not familiar with the study, but would look into it and get back to Commissioner Zorc. Attorney Barkett pointed out that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) could grant a waiver or a variance for the traffic light requirements, and would not want to eliminate it as a possible solution. Administrator Brown made it clear that it could be a potential problem going forward. Indian River County Florida Page 9