UCF talks about stadium plans

It had no reports to show to residents, some of whom say the decisions have been made.
By David Damron
Sentinel Staff Writer
Posted March 29 2005

OVIEDO -- UCF officials met with groups of nearby homeowners for the first time Monday night about its possible stadium plans, telling a divided crowd that many traffic and potential site issues will be answered in a feasibility study due Thursday.The University of Central Florida has already started re-positioning athletic fields in the northern tier of campus, near McCulloch Road, to make room for what could initially be a 45,000-seat stadium.

For now, President John Hitt said an average of six football games a year could be played at the facility estimated to cost roughly $40 million, with no concerts or other athletic contests hosted there.Critics wanted more answers Monday about traffic flow, lighting and tailgate parties, but supporters said UCF deserves a chance to present its own study compiled by seven outside consultants before any plan is shot down."It's long overdue," said Remington Park resident Steve Dowman, a season-ticket holder who heard UCF's plans.

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