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,flux 107 'b Please see attachment #2 which depicts the access conditions that will exist if the proposed abandonment is approved If the request is approved, there would be an unpaved T turn around at the south end of 401 Avenue. An extended paved "T" turn around will be provided by Public Works at the south end of 39* Avenue, with the paved extension to the west providing paved access to the emergency access point located at the north end of The Laurels. A paved "T" turnaround will also be provided at the south end of 381" Avenue. Conclusion The subject right-of-way is not part of the roadway system as noted on the County's thoroughfare plan and is not needed for the thoroughfare plan system. The abandonment would not eliminate access to any properties, and local traffic could use other existing, nearby streets in the neighborhood if the right-of-way is abandoned Additionally, the abandonment would eliminate a permanent half - street and expenses for road grading and/or future paving. The County Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved the attached abandonment resolution for legal form and sufficiency. Therefore, in staffs opinion the proposed abandonment is warranted. Based on the above analysis, staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners abandon its rights to the subject 10* Street right-of-way segments and authorize the Chairman to execute the attached abandonment resolution, with the following condition: 1. That over all segments of the right-of-way to be abandoned a drainage and utility easement shall be reserved 1. Location Map 2. Sketch of Survey 3. Resolution Director Boling responded to concerns of the Commissioners regarding responsibilities for future maintenance of the property and paving the turn -around T's The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Ann Gaskell, 1025 30 Avenue, spoke at length against the abandonment and cited various concerns, such as regular use of the one-way street by some residents of Malaluka Gardens; creation of a hazard for emergency vehicles; and creation of an impediment to FPL access. She complained that since August, 10' Street had been narrowed considerably due to installation of a berm and suggested it be removed. She asked three questions: 1) Why the street area portions are being abandoned and closed off. 2) Who decided to go ahead with this proposed abandonment. 3) Was a survey completed regarding the vehicles which use the street and the results. November 10, 1998 26