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October 19,2004 To Whom It May Concern: We are writing this letter with great concern in regards to the proposed design concept of Road Reconstruction of County Road 14 at 20th Avenue. The placement of the Median along both County Road 14 & 20th Ave would have a devastating effect on our ability to operate our businesses in this great community. Our businesses are located on the Southwest Corner of County Road 14 & 20th Avenue. Since the Strip Center was built in 1988, Corner Express, WiseGuys Pizza, and Centerville Liquors have been serving this community for many years. Our tax contribution to this area is in excess of $24,000 annually. We provide employment for 27 employees earning a combined income of $280,000 annually. We believe the longevity of our businesses is directly related to our location and the accessibility of this property. If we lose our access, we lose our businesses. Approximately 1,200 vehicles visit our Strip Center on a daily basis. A high percentage of our business is from the Centerville Community on the North and South side of County Road 14. The proposed road design concept will critically impact our businesses. Our individual concerns are as follows: . 1200 vehicles visit the Strip Center daily. 60% of those customers enter and exit our property through our 20th Ave. entrance. . Individuals living West of 20'" Ave. will be forced to perform a U-turn at end of the median to travel Westbound on Main Street after visiting our Strip Center. . Individuals traveling north bound on 20th Street on the south side of Country Road 14 will be unable to access the Strip Center. . Exiting traffic on 20th will be diverted down to Center Street and into the neighborhoods as people try to make their way home. This will be a safety hazard for our community. . Strip Center Parking lot and pump islands will be congested, as everyone will be exiting the lot on the North side (Pump Island area) of the property. . There will be limited access to the gas pumps at Corner Express. Congestion and confusion will lead to inCidents and frustration for everyone. . The county suggested a "u" turn on Main Street or 20th could help individuals exit our property. With all the attention paid to safety, we think this is not a viable or acceptable solution. A safe alternative is to give proper access so we don't put our customers and the community in danger. . Deliveries for all three businesses will be very difficult, especially gas deliveries. Our Gasoline Transports need proper access to the Center to make safe and efficient deliveries. Transports need access to the property 365 days of the year, with or without Road Restrictions.