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Council directs staff to explore SR‑524 trailhead options after neighbors warn of Cox Road impacts
Summary
Council discussed a staff proposal for a Cox Road trailhead ($131,807 design/permitting) and, after neighbors cited drainage, fill and privacy concerns, directed staff to also explore alternatives for a trailhead or crossing tied to SR‑524 and coordinate with FDOT; the motion passed 4–1.
Staff presented a task order for design and permitting of a trailhead to the Cocoa Conservation Area off Cox Road at an estimated $131,807.50. The design scope includes a picnic pavilion, children’s play area, a sand volleyball court, connections to existing trails and interpretive signage.
Residents who live adjacent to the proposed Cox Road access urged caution, warning the access easement is narrow, that any fill could raise neighboring lots and cause drainage problems, and that increased foot traffic…
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