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Public Works Director James W. Davis responded to Commissioners' questions on future plans for 12`11 Street advising that it is designated as a "minor arterial" in the thoroughfare plan and will be four -lane in the ultimate future when traffic requirements warrant the widening. It was established that the dedication of right-of-way would take care of future widening. Commissioner Macht was disturbed by the fact that this development is proposed for persons over 55, he would prefer it be for all ages. If the restriction remains, he stated he would not vote in favor of it. Director Boling advised that "over 55" was proposed by the developer, but is not a recommended condition or requirement. Vice Chairman Stanbridge was concerned with preservation of the trees on the subject project because of a comment of the developer that appeared in the newspaper. She wanted to make certain that staff would tighten the preservation of the trees. Chairman Ginn wondered about aeration of the stormwater and when the county would begin to require it. Director Boling advised that the final design had not been received and aeration is not a local requirement. Chairman Ginn and Commissioner Macht thought aeration could be a requirement, but Vice Chairman Stanbridge believed an 18 -acre retention lake would be very difficult to aerate and that littoral zones and vegetation would work better. Chairman Ginn thought the County should be working on the best management practices for our stormwater lakes. She has noticed that some around town are very well maintained and others are not. St. Johns River Water Management District has been asked to do this but they have not. She asked if she might speak with them again on this matter and there was no opposition. Commissioner Macht thought having a mosquito control district and stormwater and February 13, 2001 63 BK 117PG075