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ARC Summary August 12, 2010
State historic preservation because it is better used by the National Park Service for a
visitor orientation center. The word “gift” was taken out of the item. The motion was
seconded by Scott Stroh. By a unanimous vote, the motion was approved.
ITEM 18: REQUEST: Consideration to ensure that (1) a 0.18± acre access and utility
easement and (2) a 0.09± acre access and utility easement within the Department of
Environmental Protection, Office of Greenways and Trails (OGT) managed land, East
Central Regional Rail-Trail, are in compliance with the Board of Trustees’ Incompatible
Use Policy.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Farr introduced the item and opened the item for questions. Grant Gelhardt
asked why there was a need for two crossings instead of combining the two into one area. Mr.
Smith, Bureau of Public Lands Administration, explained that the representative felt it was a
safety matter for the private homeowner and that the state would have to grant both Correll
Palms and the Fuhrmans an easement in either case, whether they were done simultaneously
or in separate items. He said that OGT had researched the distance of the two easements and
felt it was not a hindrance for trail users, nor a safety concern.
Dr. Frederick suggested that Correll Palms grant Ms. Furhman an easement over their property
and then the BOT would consider granting Ms. Furhman an easement over the trail.
Mr. Cochran thought that a deferral might be in order and suggested that the representative for
the applicant attend the ARC meeting if this is brought back to ARC for the proposed
easements.
ARC ACTION: Dr. Frederick moved that this item deferred and that the deferral be placed
on the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wisenbaker. By a unanimous
vote, the motion to defer was approved for the consent agenda
ITEM 19: REQUEST: Consideration to ensure: (1) that a common understanding of the
intention of the parties with respect to the State Road 40 proposed road widening
project. (2) that a perpetual easement for the proposed widening project (pending final
design and mapping process) are in compliance with the Board of Trustees’ Linear
Facilities Policy.
DISCUSSION:
Dr. Frederick asked to have more specifics of this arrangement, or if ARC would have the option
of approving the specifics at a later meeting.
Mr. Woolam recalled a previous item where the detail showed the approximate location, but did
not provide all the specifics. He said that the BPLA staff thought it had enough information to
bring it to ARC for approval.
Mr. Bill Walsh, FDOT Region five, said there was a concept that will almost certainly go into the
design phase next year and it looked as if it would encompass 10.62 acres. This estimate had
not been available at the time the item was prepared.
Dr. Frederick asked that the item be revised to have acres and values inserted into the item
description. Mr. Green agreed with Dr. Frederick this would give ARC a bit more comfort.
Mr. Walsh said that the DOT would also be turning over six acres of inholdings to the Office of
Greenways and Trails (OGT) in addition to the construction of the bridge over the Silver River.
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