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Statement of Public Benefit Resulting from Easement:
The public benefit of the proposed construction of Pritchard Road Extension:
As compared to an at-grade crossing, the aerial crossing of the Baldwin Trail by the proposed
roadway will provide for uninterrupted travel by both trail users and motorists, and will also
promote the safety and welfare of trails users and roadway motorists alike by keeping the uses
completely separated from one another.
o Appropriate horizontal and vertical clearances have been provided to the various users
of the trail
o Lighting will be provided within the Can Span unit
o The equestrian trail has been carefully transitioned into the Con Span, while maintaining
separation from the paved path by use of a wooden fence
The Sidewalks and bike lanes proposed along Pritchard Road Extension provide direct access
from Westlake and Old Plank Road to the Baldwin Trail for work and leisure purposes.
Projected Revenue Generated from Use of State Land
After the sale of 1,651 acres to the "PNF" and Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund
of the State of Florida, the Westlake DRlland holdings were reduced such that the south most boundary
line now occurs north of the Baldwin Trail. However, the proposed aerial crossing of the Baldwin Trail
by the Pritchard Road Extension will satisfy a developer commitment by providing a new connection to
Old Plank Road. Therefore, the proposed aerial crossing will not generate revenue to the developer of
the Westlake DRI.
Additional Submittals Regarding the Baldwin Trail
An add itional submittal, the Recreational Trail Program (RTP) package, is currently being prepared for review
by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This submittal is necessary, since construction of the
Baldwin Trail paved and equestrian paths utilized RTP grant funds. The multi-use paved path was constructed
using Transportation Enhancement Project funds.
The components comprising this additional submittal include the following:
Record of a public information meeting regarding the proposed Baldwin Trail modifications
Aerial map of project area clearly indicating easement areas
Applicable design plans detailing proposed trail modifications
Sketch and legal description of easement areas
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