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compromise. Although this was not a public hearing, he asked if anyone else wished to speak. Larry Echelberger, 7435 16' Manor, West Lake Estates, was concerned that there would be a right turn lane with a traffic signal at a certain intersection. Director Davis stated that if sufficient traffic warranted the need for a traffic signal in the future, it would be considered. At present, neither the proposal nor the cost estimate include a traffic signal. It was proposed to have a left -turn lane, not a right -tum lane, at that location. There will be southbound thru, southbound left, and northbound thru lanes. Mr. Echelberger contended that it would be difficult to egress West Lake Estates if traffic backed up there, and Director Davis responded that there is over 300 feet of separation there which is adequate and assured him there was plenty of room to stack the traffic. Mr. Echelberger offered several reasons for abandoning the section of 16t` Street. He saw no reason why it should not be abandoned. He claimed this possibility was not discussed at a meeting and the people were told it was "beyond discussion." He asserted that the street does not go through now, and he saw no need for it in the future except to supply traffic to a commercial center on the other side of West Lake Estates. Chairman Macht understood 16' Street eventually would go through to Ud and 901` Streets, and Director Davis responded that was correct. The need for the (east -west) roadway is predicated on numerous issues, one of which was use as a secondary route to the numerous developments for emergency vehicles in case of accident or congestion on SR60. Mr. Echelberger continued to plead his cause citing various reasons. Vice Chairman Adams understood his concerns, but felt the Commissioners would be trading one set ofproblems for others if there were to eliminate that section of 16* Street. She stated the road needed to be kept open not just as an access to Pointe West but also to other points further west. She felt that what has been added to the recommendation has improved the severity of impact on the West Lake Estates homeowners, maybe not for Mr. Echelberger and his neighbor, because their houses happen to be closest to the road. She was unhappy, however, with the proposed wall on the north side and preferred a berm and more intense vegetation which would also provide a sound buffer. She understood there were five other options and wished to see them. Director Davis had those other options available, and Commissioner Ginn wanted to see them also. In discussion, Director Davis pointed out that stormwater treatment consumed JULY 27,1999 83 BOOK 109 PAGE 3.35