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BOOK *99 PnE2, 97 Fred Mensing, resident of Sebastian, requested that the lights on that stretch of SR -60 be synchronized to avoid traffic backup. He suggested that signs be posted informing drivers that the traffic lights are synchronized for driving at a certain speed. Susan Motley, attorney from Ft. Lauderdale representing Wal- Mart, introduced Don Moseley, Wal-Mart senior civil engineering manager, and Ray Gent, Vero Beach store manager. She advised that Gary Wallace and Fred Banfield of Kimley-Horn are also in attendance to answer any questions the Board may have. Attorney Motley felt it is important to remember that this is a rezoning of 6.19 acres on the site of an existing store to accommodate a grocery store component. She emphasized that in addressing many of the County's concerns on this rezoning, Wal-Mart has agreed to the following items: ♦ monitor traffic volume on 53rd Avenue for 2 years ♦ modify the elevation of the building ♦ comply with the interim SR -60 corridor plan ♦ add decorative pavers to the median ♦ provide foundation plantings ♦ extend the Type "C" buffer along the SR -60 frontage with*a low berm and hedging to create a 3' opaque feature ♦ install vinyl -clad fencing around 3 stormwater retention ponds ♦ replace the Wal-Mart sign at the main entrance with a beautiful monument -type sign. Attorney Motley advised that the issuance of temporary use permits for outdoor sales is of critical importance to Wal-Mart. She noted that the County's Code does not provide for temporary use permits and Wal-Mart does have excess parking space to hold special _ events because Sam's has not been built yet. Sam's is still interested in building at this location, which probably will be in another 2 years, but they were interested in expanding with the superstore first. Attorney Motley admitted that there have been violations of the temporary sales events. A recent boat sale held in the parking lot was done without a permit because the person involved believed the occupational license he obtained at the County Administration Building covered that particular sales event. She believed that was due to a communication problem, and suggested that from now on a Wal-Mart representative accompany an individual to obtain a temporary use permit and see that the agent complies with those conditions. She also suggested that if there are problems in the future, they be addressed through the code enforcement process. 54 OCTOBER 1, 1996 i r �