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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
AGENDA
June 5,2002
9:00 A.M.
Commission Boardroom
W.Harmon Turner Building(Building"F")—Third Floor
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of May 1,2002 Meeting Minutes
IV. Land Use Petitions
A. Conditional Use Petition No. CU-2001-AR-1912
"Immokalee Road South Project"
Sections 29, 30,31, and 32, Township 48 South,Range 27 East
B. Planned Unit Development No.PUDZ-2001-AR-798
"Baldridge PUD"
Section 18, Township 49 South,Range 26 East
V. Old Business
A. Follow-up items to the May 22,2002 Meeting regarding the Eastern Lands Transmittal
Amendments(if necessary).
VI. New Business:
A. Proposed GMP Amendments for the Rural Fringe/Response to DCA's ORC (Objedtions,
Reccommedations,and Comments Report)—Informational material given previously.
VII. Council Member Comments
VIII. Public Comments
IX. Adjournment
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Council Members: Please notify the Current Planning Secretary no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 29, 2002 if
you cannot attend this meeting or if you have a conflict and will abstain from voting on a petition(403-2400).
General Public: Any person who decides to appeal a decision of this Board will need a record of the
proceedings pertaining thereto; and therefore may need to ensure that a verbatim record of proceedings is
made,which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
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Subject: Chet Soling
Chet Soling has resigned from the EAC, effective Jan. 30, 2002. He is moving out of state.
A copy of his resignation letter will be distributed at the February EAC and the original will be sent to Sue
Filson.
5/29/2002
May 1,2002
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
County Commission Boardroom
Building"F",3rd Floor
3301 Tamiami Trail
Naples,FL 34104
9:00 AM
MINUTES
MAY 1,2002
Chairman Tom Sansbury called the meeting to order at 9:00AM
ATTENDANCE:
Members: Tom Sansbury,Michael Coe,Alexandra Santoro,Alfred Gal,Ed
Carlson,William Hill,Erica Lynne
Collier County: Barbara Bergeson, Stan Chrzanowski,Tom Woodings,Paul
Matosh,Carol Senne,Fred Reischl,Ray Bellis, Steven Lindberger,Michael Ramsey,
Jeff Davidson,Bill Lorenz,Patrick White,Ray Bellows,Marjorie Students
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Since there are no changes Mr.Hill moved to approve
of the Agenda, Seconded Mr.Coe,Carried Unanimously.
M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 3,2002
Mr.Carlson moved to approve the minutes of April 3'd,2002, Seconded Mr.Coe,
Carried unanimously.
IV. DISCUSSION OF REVISED LDC 2.6.9.2....Essential uses....Municipal
Wellfields.
Stan Chrzanowski,Engineer for Planning Services gave a brief history of checking
the many of the Municipal wells in the area to make sure they aren't too close to a
lake. As a result of checking the wells,they also their GPS (Global Positioning
Satellite)and get coordinates on all the wells. Gave them to Mat Hatcher who came
up with a working map with location of the wells. It was found that many of the
wells did not have a conditional use and the Attorney told them that none of the
entities except us would be legally responsible to go through the conditional use
hearing because the Water Management District,which holds their own public
hearings,would govern everybody else. They are coming to the Committee because
they want to be relieved of the same responsibilities everyone else is because of the
laws of the State of Florida.
Stan introduced Tom Woodings(Interim Public Utilities Administrator)who
addressed the well situation also. He stated that in this LDC Amendment he is asking
to exempt all essential wells that are particularly county oriented. They need to go to
extraction wells to go in front of the South Florida Management District.Through
that permitting process he has asked for a representative,Carol Sunning,to address
the process for obtaining those permits all the way through to the number of public
hearings. The bottom line is they are holding themselves to a high standard but
holding the County to standards that they cannot hold other environments such as
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other private wells that are in the area. He is suggesting the Conditional Use process
is redundant.
One of the key things is Public Notification of which they will do in addition to
public notice that is provided by South Florida Water Management District or the
Florida Dept of Environmental As County staff,they will make sure the people
affected will be notified by them as well as other Departments. He stated they want
to make sure they have all the current wells conditionally used permitted and
exempted from that process,and any new wells that are dropped into the aquifer,to
have those exempt also.
Mr. Carlson asked if signage could be on site,and Mr.Woodings said"yes".
Stan mentioned since the attorneys told them they are the only ones that can hold
themselves to such standards,and not everyone else's shallow wells to that standard,
they didn't think it fair to have this conditional use procedure. They would like to
grandfather in the existing wells and not requiring the public notification for future
deeper wells.
Paul Matosh(Director Collier County Water Department)addressed more concerns.
He stated they are permitting 5 additional wells in the lower Tamiami aquifer and
will not change the consumptive use permit; it is being done for reliability and
redundancy purposes only. When one well is down for maintenance,there will be
another for a back up—will not change the consumption or the volume of water
withdrawal,and already have that use permit from South Florida Water Management
District.
Carol Senne director of South Florida Water Management District informed the
Committee that if a Homeowner called they would immediately send inspectors out
&investigate. If there were a problem there would be many things they can do.
They would go to the owner and either reduces or stops the pumpage of the well and
also mitigate for damages. It could include redrilling the well,or putting in a new
well.
Carol stated they are in a positioned to protect those off site users. This doesn't
happen too often. Carol also stated that they insure to the best of their ability that
there will be no offsite impacts before they issue any well permit to anyone,being a
municipality or an individual. The participant would have to prove that there would
be no offsite impact.
Notification was discussed and stated that there are mailings, agendas,and
advertisement in the newspaper in the area of permit being issued. Direct mail
notification will also receive mailings.
The City of Naples has a legal wellfield that has been there for many years,received
some complaints and now making the city do a monitoring program and proving that
there are no effects on the neighboring system. Permits are issued with short
duration and longer for deeper wells. Each is only good for that period of time.
When it is renewed again,they have to prove that all new existing legal users and any
other environmental conditions that may be there now are all taken into consideration
for the new permit. Carol felt there would be deeper wells in the future.
She sees this as a collaborated effort with all the utilities working together to find
alternative sources and projecting long-term water supply. Need to bring all the best
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technical knowledge to committees such as this. They are looking at long-term
solutions,but will be a local decision.
Tom stated that they have completed a Master Plan for the future and are all Reverse
Osmosis. They are aiming at the lower Hawthorn not Tamiami. He stated they
would be requesting that all county wells would be exempted from the conditional
use process.
Mr.Coe moved to approve the LDC Amendment(Essential uses-Municipal
Wellfields)as written. Seconded Mrs. Santoro,Carried Unanimously.
V. Land Use Petitions
A. Preliminary Subdivision Plat No.PSP 2000-10-AR 1902/ST-99-3"Little
Island Palm"Section 21,Township 48 South,Range 25 East.
Chairman Sansbury asked if any members of the committee have had any
discussions concerning the above subject.Mrs.Lynne received an e-mail from
Sally Barker that the subject was on the agenda and she mentioned she did
receive the package.
Tom Sansbury stated that previously the firm that he is employed with,another
division of that firm,has had negotiations with the owner of this property
regarding a different type of development and those negotiations have been
terminated.His employer has no interest in the property. Mr. Sansbury discussed
this with Mr.Patrick White and felt there would be no conflict for him to take
part in the discussions.
All those that will be testifying were sworn in by Mr.Patrick White.
Fred Reischl,Planning Services, stated the petitioner is here because of the
wetland and ST(Special Treatment)overlay in a particular portion of the
development,and the Board has directed this committee and the Planning
Commission to consider the entire preliminary plat because of the gopher
tortoises scattered throughout the area,and not just the ST permit.
Proposed are 109 lots, 86-acre parcel with density of 1.25 units per acre. The
underline zoning is RSF3 Residential Single Family—3 units per acre,
substantially below the 3 units per acre that would be the maximum.
Discussion followed on the gopher tortoise habitat of how many are on site.
Barbara Bergeson,Planning Services mentioned the gopher tortoise burrows
have increased and the expectation of the number on site has also increased.
Some of the burrows are active and some inactive. It was also noted that some of
the locations of the burrows might have changed.
Barbara stated that this project does fulfill all the requirements and meets all the
goals and objectives and policies for Collier County Conservation and Coastal
Management element of the Growth Management Plan.
All the tortoises on the 14.5 acres will be retained on the property,and any
outside the area will be relocated.The petitioners have already obtained
relocation permits from the State and they will fmd adequate and additional
habitat off site.
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The State staff reviews these permits and when the County allows up to 5
tortoises per acre the State allows 2 per acre. The State will be the one to
monitor the off site relocation in terms of density.
Barbara Bergeson brought to the committees attention of some modifications and
stipulations on page 8 of their packet. Additional language she wants read into
the record states as follows"requiring the gopher tortoise relocation management
plan which was submitted for approval,the staff is requiring,prior to final plat
constructional plans submittal that following modifications be made to the
relocation management plan.
D. Add language to require that a thorough gopher tortoise survey be conducted
prior to the start of any relocation to update the status and location of all
burrows.
Add the following language to the first sentence under"Development"prior
to the excavation of all active and inactive gopher tortoise burrows.
F. That more relocation and management criteria may be required on the plan
as a result of discussion and technical support being provided to staff by
professionals with expertise with gopher tortoise management.
David Farmer,Vice President of Land Development for Keystone Custom Homes,
answered questions that were brought up previously.Discussion followed on the State
guidelines for permitting relocation of the gopher tortoises.
Erica Lynne discussed and asked about maintaining birds in the area and many other
organisms in the eco-system. She asked if they knew where the active burrows are now.
She is concerned about their movement and the numbers to be relocated.
Speakers:
Dr.Goldman representing Colliers Reserve Country Club and Colliers Reserve
Homeowners Assoc. Dr. Goldman spoke on the above subject of the gopher tortoise,
relocation and the respiratory distress syndrome. After many comments and more
discussion he stated he is not in favor of this development.
Barbara Bergeson wanted it known in the records that when staff visited the site there
was no evidence of scrub jays. She felt with the survey that has been done,they have no
reason to believe there have ever been any on the site or any at this time.
Next speaker: Robert McConnell is President of the Collier's Reserve Homeowners
Assoc.He addressed that Keystone has not addressed them as a Board. He contacted Mr.
Farmer to set up a meeting for possibly next week.
Next speaker: Tony Pierce—Attorney representing Palm River Homeowners Assoc.
He stated the developer has had recent discussions with the Board members and various
representatives.He feels the more recent surveys are premature such as the data that
identifies the active and inactive burrows. Summarizing discussion,Mr.Pierce stated the
requests by the Homeowners Assoc. is to have updated and current data before making
recommendations and ask for the gopher tortoise area that any fencing easement area be
in the Northern most area. They request that this petition not be heard until that data is
before the committee.
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Next Speaker: Kevin Barnhill—Palm River Homeowners Assoc.Mr.Barnhills
concern is the risk to Public Health and Welfare. He supports the conservancy's position.
He has seen scrub jays,fox,otter,snook,owls,and other wildlife in the area.
Next Speaker: Nicole Ryan—Conservancy of Southwest Florida. A memo was handed
to all committee members. She stated their position is for public or private funding to
purchase the property for a Tortoise preserve and conservation area. More
recommendations they are suggesting are stated in the memo.
Nest Speaker: John Belt—Treasurer of Palm River Homeowners—He stated this is the
first time they have had an opportunity to speak with the Developer in 21/2 years. Only
information received was through the staff of the Development Department of which they
had received. Had a meeting with Mr.Farmer&he did answer questions. They are in
favor of reducing the number of homes but didn't feel they have done all their homework.
He is concerned about the active and inactive tortoises and where they are located. He
feels they need to update their data.
Next Speaker: Kathleen Avalone—City for the Protection of Animals—Being that it is
not a reality purchasing this land they have been working with Keystone and the County
for the best possible solution. She asked that all projects that come before the committee
dealing with the gopher tortoises and upland habitat receive as much concern as do the
wetlands. The lack of protection of the gopher tortoises that it is receiving now will
assure an endangered species in the future.
A 5 min break was taken at 12:22 Am.
Mr. Carlson moved to approve the Petition for the Preliminary Subdivision Plat No.PSP
2000-10-AR 1902/SDT-99-3 "Little Island Palm"with a strong recommendation from
the Board with the points in the memo from the Conservancy be conditional to the
approval,and the additional stipulations that the staff added.
Seconded Mr. Coe.
After a lengthy discussion from each committee member,the vote was called with
4 against(Hill, Gal, Santoro&Lynne)3 For(Carlson, Sansbury&Coe)Motion fails.
Mr. Gal moved to deny the Petition for the Preliminary Subdivision Plat No.PSP 2000-
10-AR 1902/SDT-00-3 "Little Palm Island". Seconded Alexandra Santoro. Vote was
called-4 For(Hill, Gal, Santoro&Lynne)3 against(Carlson, Sansbury&Coe). Motion
Carried.
B. Conditional Use Petition No.l CU-2000-22 "Yahl Mulching&Recycling
section 31Township 49 South,Range 27 East
Anyone that is going to speak was sworn in. Ms.Lynne said Nancy Payton had
sent information via e-mail saying there are woodpeckers in the area.
Ray Bellis—Chief Planner with Planning Staff—Petitioners are requesting a
conditional use for an earth mining facility located on the North side I75 and
south side of Washburn Ave. located in the rural area of Collier County. The
petitioner is requesting conditional use 2 of the rural agricultural zoning district
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to allow for the expansion of an existing horticultural mulching facility. Purpose
is to allow for additional storage area for the existing operation.
Steven Lindberger—Planning Services Department—He referred to a map
concerning the 5.2 acres of wetlands and mentioned the cypress trees and the
woodpeckers in the area.
Discussion followed with staff and committee members discussing the age of the
pines in the area,woodpecker activity,and water drainage and removing the
exotics.
Michael Ramsey—Environmental Consultant addressed the same above
concerns of the woodpecker activity,the water flowing properly and removing all
the malalucas,Brazilian peppers,acacia and any other exotics on the property.
Mr.Jeff Davidson—Davidson Engineering—spoke of the water quality and
working under the South Florida Water Management criteria. He discussed the
flowage and pumping status.
Mr. Coe moved to approve the Conditional Use Petition No. CU-2002-22"Yahl
Mulching and Recycling" Section 31,Township 49 South,Range 27 East.
Seconded Alexandra Santoro,Carried unanimously.
It was decided at this time to hear a letter from the Conservancy before breaking
for lunch.
Speaker Shannon Gromal-representing the Conservancy of Southwest
Florida—she referred to a letter in the committees packet concerning the erosion
and major damage to plant roots due to beach raking of the sand on beaches. A
handout was given concerning debris and different beach site samples from a
dumpster per a 5 gallon bucket. Shannon stated the raking should be done on an
"as need basis",not every day. She attended a meeting of the Marco Island
Beach Advisory Committee and stated her concerns with them. They voted to
follow the conservancy's recommendations to limit beach raking on Marco
Island. A question was asked who does the raking of which Shannon stated the
County does. There are permits issued individually for some property owners so
they do additional beach raking in some sections of the County where they don't
rake it daily. It was clarified that this is just not the chain-link fence raking that
is seen many times on the beaches.
Mr. Coe directed the staff to write an Ordinance that prevents any future beach
raking at all for any reason other than storm clean-up or fish kill,disastrous type
situations, any other type of clean up be done by hand on a weekly basis.
Shannon talked about rocks on the beach—that the beach raking is taking care of
rocks for manicuring and esthetic reasons. She feels this is a bit extreme and the
litter that accumulates isn't excessive that it can be picked up by hand.
Bill Lorenz—Natural Resources Director—stated this has been under
discussion with his staff and the Coastal Advisory Committee. They have also
expressed their concerns on this matter. His suggestion would be to coordinate
the EAC and the Coastal Advisory Committee to address this situation and
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recommend a beach nourishment program due to the excessiveness of the beach
raking. It will then be communicated to the County Commissions.
12:20 break for lunch.
1:00—a quorum was established. Alexandra Santoro did not return.
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Finalize the EAC's Annual Report to the BCC
Bill Lorenz—Natural Resources Director—discussed the Annual Report. A
final format will be done for the County Commissioners for their May 281,2002
meeting. He suggests someone from the EAC be at that meeting to answer any
questions. He needs the report fmalized by May 10th,2002.
The report was discussed and changes were made. Committee members are
reminded to think about any future plans for the EAC.
Mr. Carlson moved to approve the draft with the additions and revisions that
were discussed. Seconded Mr.Coe,Carried Unanimously. Mr. Sansbury and
Mr. Coe will attend the BCC meeting on May 28th,2002.
Bill Lorenz announced to the committee that the County Commissioners would
hold a workshop on May 13th,2002 on Land Acquisition Program. The Political
Action Committee"Vote Conservation 2002"will be approaching the County
Commission on putting a ballot on the referendum in November 2002 for
Purchasing Environmental Sensitive Land.
The committee returned to the Petitions before them.
Under V. Land Use Petitions
A. Conditional Use Petition No. CU-2001-AR-1912 "Immokalee Road South
Project"Sections 29,30,31 and 32,Township 48 South,Range 27 East
Mr.Patrick White swore all those testifying in.
Tom Sansbury asked if any Committee members have had any discussions on the
above subject. Mr.Carlson had a meeting with the Bonita Bay group about this
particular project.
Ray Bellows—Chief Planner—Petitioner is requesting a conditional use in a rural
agricultural zoning district for a stand-alone golf course on the south side of
Immokalee Road south of the Twin Eagle Golf Course. Mr.Bellows referred to the
map.
Barbara Bergeson stated facts concerning the subject property being on 552 acres with
27 acres being wetlands. The site description contained in the handout was discussed.
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The 452 acres of uplands on the site include some oak hammocks with staff requesting
them to be retained. The protected species on site has been identified or potential of
identifying a number of species and will be required to provide gopher tortoise
relocation management plans for the site if need be. Other species on site were Florida
Black Bear,Florida Panther(documented 1 mile from the site)and Big Cypress Fox
Squirrel expected to use the site. The requirement by staff is to retain a minimum of
80 acres of native vegetation and a management plan for any of the species that would
be or are utilizing the site—be submitted to them before fmal approval.
Speakers:
Steve Shaw—Project Manager in the Environmental Division of Wilson Miller.
Mr. Shaw covered the subject of approximately 90%uplands,the wetlands area,and
the exotics and vegetation on the project site. He referred to the map concerning the
areas discussed and where the gopher tortoises are located. He did want to mention
that the petitioner is negotiating on a 5-acre parcel adjacent to the project acre. If it is
purchased it will be done in advance of the Planning Commission meeting to meet the
noticing requirements. Further information was stated on the irrigation water coming
from wells,reclaimed water, solid waste being minimal,and archeological and cultural
factors(a report may indicate archeological sites on the property). In closing he
handed out a list of stipulations that were not covered in the staff report,and covered
#4, 5,and 6. At this point he introduced Mr.Bruce Anderson.
Bruce Anderson—Attorney on behalf of Property owner. He quoted Stipulation#2,
and wanted to make sure they were not giving up their vested status by agreeing to the
Stipulation#2. In clarifying he just wants to make sure they did not give up the vested
status that the project has.
Barbara Bergeson discussed the permitting process for the protection of the habitat and
species on site. Mr. Sansbury seemed to think there was a lot of duplication in the
process. A lengthy discussion followed. Steve Shaw stated that part of the petitioners
concern is that they are trying to do things properly and what is suggested by the
agencies and felt that the entire stipulation#4 would be acceptable if they could
replace the word"shall"or put"shall consider"in the language. He was encouraged to
see the 30-day limit was placed in the stipulation since agencies tend to take a long
time.
It was noted that the requirement was written by staff and to be sure that they are
following their drift management plan submitted by the Land Development Code to
get the additional information necessary to incorporate into a management plan. Under
State law they have an obligation to protect species and make sure nothing falls
through the cracks.
Mr. Carlson questioned the low exotic infestation that was not included in the
Jurisdiction Wetlands map. He wondered how the jurisdictional lines only included 29
acres when there are hundreds of acres if cypress on this project.
Steve Shaw stated there three primary criteria has to be met: 1)Has to have wetland
vegetation 2)Has to have hydric soils and 3)Needs to have sufficient hydrology.
The reason those areas are no longer jurisdictional are they no longer have the
hydrology. Four years of monitoring well data collected that was the primary
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information used to come to the conclusion of the jurisdictional areas that are there
now. Mr. Carlson said he has never seen a deep cypress forest with large trees as
upland. Mr. Shaw said they went through the official process and the wetlands that are
identified on the exhibits are the only jurisdictional areas. There are a lot of cypress
but a more cabbage palms. Mr. Carlson felt this was the most environmentally
damaging area he has ever seen. He cannot support the project unless someone can
explain why the deep cypress systems are uplands.
Mr. Hill still questions in#4 the distinction between"shall"and "will"and the
underline and strikeouts. He would like an explanation. Mr. Shaw stated that he
knows the regulatory process is a long one and tough to get through.He feels that
adequate listed species review will occur during the permit process with the right
agencies. It's during those processes that the agencies will get a chance to comment
on the project and see it as a whole. Feel it would be redundant to get their comments
again.
Mr. Carlson asked the difference between the"shall"and"will". Mr.Patrick White
said he felt that": will"is more precise—both mandatory,but"shall"may mean in
some circumstances"must"and in others has a temporal component to it saying"you
will"but not knowing when that"will"occur. Not sure there is much distinction
between the two,other than balance.
Staffs language allows for a comment period from the agencies in respect to the
guidelines or recommendations. More precise comments may be made that may be
included that may be part of the counties stipulations with respect to it's management
plan approval process. He adds that the LDC does not allow this council to decide.
Attorney Students wants the record to show that in the Land Development Code
"shall"is undefined—not left up to what somebody thinks it means,and"shall"is
defined as a mandatory term and"will"as permissive or not mandatory.
Mr.Hill moved to approve and accept the Conditional Use Petition No.CU-2001-AR-
1912 with#4 stipulation as written by staff and#5  with revisions proposed by
petitioner and#2 with further review by Miss Student prior to going to the Planning
Commission. Seconded Mr.Coe. Carried with 4 yes—Hill,Coe,Lynne and
Sansbury, 1 no-Carlson
This motion was not to approve the Petition as restated by the Chairmen
Mr.Hill states his motion over.
Mr.Hill moved that items#2,4,5, and 6 in the staff report under Environmental
heading will be revised as follows-#2,to contain the suggestion made by
Attorney Anderson,#4 to remain as originally stipulated by staff in their report,#5 and
6 to accept the changes as recommended by the Petitioner. The Environmental portion
of the staff report is approved as corrected. Seconded Mr.Coe. Carried unanimously.
Discussion followed on the wetland and upland confusion addressing the water lines,
native habitat, localized flooding issues,Mr.Anderson wanted everyone to know that
this site plan is a direct result of a settlement agreement with the Florida Wildlife
Federation and Collier County Audubon Society. Mr.Carlson asked if the Wildlife
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Federation and Collier County Audubon has examined this plan with 36 holes of golf,
not just the flow way,but the whole plan,and are in agreement that this is a good plan?
Mr. Anderson commented that was his understanding. State that his specific plan was
gone over with them.
Mr. Coe moved to delay this discussion until the next meeting so someone from South
Florida Water Management and Wildlife Federation can give more information on the
Upland and Wetland subject.
Discussion followed,motion dies for lack of a second.
Mr. Coe moved to get a South Florida Water Management representative at the next
meeting to find out how they were able to determine that this is no longer a wetland
and classified as upland. Seconded Mr. Carlson,Carried with 4—yes Coe,Hill,
Carlson and Lynne -2-No Gal&Sansbury.
This item is continued to the June EAC.
D. Planned Unit Development No.PUDZ-2001-AR-1331 "ASGM Business
Center of Naples PUD"Section 10,Township 51 South,Range 26 East.
Mr.Patrick White swore all those testifying in.
Mr. Sansbury asked if any committee members had any discussion on the above
subject,hearing none they proceeded.
Speakers
Mr.Ray Bellows—Planning Staff—The petitioner is proposing a rezoning from"A
Agricultural to a"PUD"for a proposed business park development consisting of 40.88
acres.
Steven Lindberger—Planning Services Dept.—He referred to the map on location of
the project. Property has 20 acres of Wetlands-mixture of native and exotic vegetation
Primarily Brazilian Peppers,Wax Myrtle and other Laurel Oaks. No protected species
on site that were identified.
Speaker—Julie Erickson—She wants to reiterated the degraded wetlands on site.
Mr.Hill moved to approve the Petition for the PUD No.PUDZ-2001-AR-1331.
Seconded Mr. Coe, Carried unanimously.
VII. NEW BUSINESS—None
VIII. GROWTH MANAGEMENT UPDATE—None
M. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: It was asked of the committee to make
corrections of any member names to a list for updating and that Chester has resigned
and the BCC reappointed Erica and appointed Ken Homisten,with Homisten and
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Moore Engineering starting with the June EAC meeting. Larry Stone's term expired
and will be an appointment later.
A reminder for the Committee members that they are reminded of an Eastern Lands
Transmittal Hearing on May 22,2002 5:00,packets will be out a week before.
X. PUBLIC COMMENTS-None
XI. ADJOURNMENT—Meeting adjourned at 2:40 PM.
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Item V.C.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF MAY 1, 2002
I. NAME OF PETITIONER/PROJECT:
Petition No.: Conditional Use CU-2001-AR-1912
Petition Name: Immokalee Road South Project
Applicant/Developer: Bonita Bay Group, Inc.
Engineering Consultant: Wilson Miller, Inc
Environmental Consultant: Wilson Miller, Inc.
II. LOCATION:
The petitioner is requesting a Conditional use for a stand alone golf course on the
south side of Immokalee Road immediately south of the Twin Eagle Golf Course.
The project is located in Sections 29, 30, 31 and 32, Township 48 South, Range
27 East, Collier County, Florida.
III. DESCRIPTION OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES:
The subject property is surrounded by golf course communities and single-family
homes on estates or agriculturally zoned lands.
ZONING DESCRIPTION
N - A-MHO Immokalee Rd./Twin
Eagles Golf and Country Club
S - E Single family homes/
Vacant land
E - A-MHO Single-family homes/
Vacant land
W - A-MHO and GC Single family homes/
Olde Florida Golf Club
EAC Meeting May 1, 2002
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IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The petitioner is proposing conditional use 17 of the "A" Agricultural District to
allow for two 18-hole golf courses on 552.1 acres. The conditional use conceptual
site plan also indicates that project will have a clubhouse and a maintenance
facility. No residential dwelling units are proposed with this conditional use
petition. Lastly, the subject site is accessed from Immokalee Road, which is an
arterial public road.
V. GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN CONSISTENCY:
Future Land Use Element:
The subject property is designated Agricultural/Rural (Agricultural/Rural-Mixed
Use District) as identified on the Future Land Use Map of the Growth
Management Plan. Relevant to this petition, this Subdistrict permitted non-
residential uses, including conditional uses and recreational facilities such as golf
courses and/or driving ranges, prior to Final Order No. Ac-99-002, issued June 22,
1999, by the Administration Commission (Florida Governor and Cabinet).
However, this project is part of the Twin Eagles development and was approved
and also in litigation prior to the June 22, 1999, the date on which the Final Order
was entered. The petitioner has provided written documentation from the County
Attorney's Office and the Department of Community Affairs that all property
included in the project (Twin Eagles) is deemed vested from the restrictions of the
Final Order and therefore this petition will be reviewed as such.
Conservation & Coastal Management Element:
Objective 2.2. of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the
Growth Management Plan states "All canals, rivers, and flow ways discharging
into estuaries shall meet all applicable federal, state, or local water quality
standards.
To accomplish that, policy 2.2.2 states "In order to limit the specific and
cumulative impacts of stormwater runoff, stormwater systems should be designed
in such a way that discharged water does not degrade receiving waters and an
attempt is made to enhance the timing, quantity, and quality of fresh water
(discharge) to the estuarine system.
This project is consistent with the objectives of policy 2.2.2 in that it attempts to
mimic or enhance the quality and quantity of water leaving the site by utilizing
lakes and interconnected wetlands to provide water quality retention and peak
flow attenuation during storm events.
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With regards to native vegetation preservation and wetland and wildlife issues, the
following Objectives and Policies apply:
Objective 6.2 states, "There shall be no unacceptable net loss of viable naturally
functioning marine and fresh water wetlands, excluding transitional zone wetlands
which are addressed in Objective 6.3". This project accomplishes that with no
anticipate impacts to wetlands.
Objective 6.3 states, "A portion of the viable, naturally functioning transitional
zone wetlands shall be preserved in any new non-agricultural development unless
otherwise mitigated through the DEP and the COE permitting process and
approved by the County".
Objective 6.4 requires the appropriate portion of native vegetation be preserved,
by providing for on site preservation of 25% of the existing native vegetation. It
states, " A portion of each viable, naturally functioning non-wetland native habitat
shall be preserved or retained as appropriate". This will be accomplished by
retaining uplands adjacent to the flow-way and incorporating the hardwood
hammocks into the golf course design.
Goal 6 of the GMP, states, "The County shall identify, protect, conserve and
appropriately use its native vegetation communities and wildlife habitat". The
EIS identifies gopher tortoise on site and states that the presence of Florida black
bear, Florida panther and Big Cypress Fox Squirrel is probably on this site. A
preserve in the highest quality habitat will be provided for the tortoises on site.
Wildlife management plans will be required for the other species.
VI. MAJOR ISSUES:
Stormwater Management:
The site will be developed according to South Florida Water Management District
and Collier County Land Development Code (LDC) criteria for the design of
Surface Water Management Systems. The natural drainage patterns will be
incorporated into the project's surface water management system where possible.
A conceptual surface water management plan is provided in the Conceptual
Surface Water Management Report submitted as part of the Conditional Use
Application.
The project will meet Collier County LDC and South Florida Water Management
District (SFWMD) requirements for water quality. Water quality treatment will be
provided by the surface water management system prior to discharging to
wetlands or other outfalls.
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The site design includes a flow-way through the central region of the property.
This flow-way extends approximately 12,300 feet from the north to the south
boundary of the site. Existing native vegetation will be retained along the outer
fringes of the flow-way and a portion of the interior will be planted with littoral
zone vegetation, thus providing additional water quality treatment over and above
that required by the SFWMD.
The proposed potable water will provide service to the 2 golf course clubhouses
as principal the use. Potable water service will be obtained from the Orangetree
Utilities water supply facility. The existing plant has adequate capacity to serve
the proposed project, which will produce approximately 9,600 gallons per day of
potable demands. The project will produce a nominal amount of demand
compared to the capacity of the Orangetree facility.
The average daily withdrawal amount for irrigation purposes is estimated to be 1.2
MGD based on the anticipated amount of irrigated acreage for 36 holes of golf.
Water sources may be on-site wells, reclaimed water and/or other non-potable
sources. Irrigation water source permitting shall be coordinated with the
SFWMD.
Environmental:
^ Site Description:
The subject property consists of 552 acres, with only 27 acres of that being
identified as wetlands. Uplands comprise 525.4 acres (95±%) of the project site.
The various upland habitat descriptions are provided in Appendix B of the Habitat
and Listed Species Survey Report in Exhibit F. The FLUCCS types are identified
in the table in Exhibit B. Uplands of the project site are comprised primarily of
cabbage palm and cabbage palm with cypress. Most of the upland areas on the site
contain less than 10%infestation by Brazilian pepper.
Wetlands:
Of the 552-acre site, 26.7 acres (5±%) are jurisdictional to the SFWMD and
Collier County. Wetlands on the property consist primarily of cypress systems
and freshwater marsh areas with scattered pop ash. Many of these wetland areas
contain various amounts of Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) around
their perimeters. Exhibit E, of the EIS, provides a map and table defining the
extent and acreage of wetlands on the property. Descriptions of the various
wetland habitats on the site are provided in Appendix B of the Habitat and Listed
Species Survey Report in Exhibit F.
The project will not involve filling or excavating any jurisdictional wetlands on
site. The site design includes a flow-way through the center of the property,
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which extends approximately 12,300 feet from the north to the south boundary of
the site. The flow-way will help restore historical flow regimes in the project area
and will also serve to rehydrate site wetlands and increase foraging habitat for
wading birds. The flow-way concept also incorporates adjacent forested buffers
that will serve to provide a wildlife corridor through the site.
Wetland preserves, which have been affected by past hydrologic alterations in the
project area, will be hydrologically enhanced and stabilized by incorporation into
the surface water management system. The water management system will be
designed using hydrobiological indicators to evaluate and set appropriate control
elevations to enhance and maintain healthy, viable wetland systems.
Preservation Requirements:
A maximum of 454 acres (86%) of the site uplands have the potential to be
impacted by the construction of golf course areas and the surface water management
system. A minimum of 53.6 acres (10%) of site uplands will be preserved within
golf course roughs, other natural areas of the golf course, buffers to wetlands and
other common area open spaces. An additional 26.7 acres of wetlands will be
preserved to compliment upland preservation areas. The minimum 15% of native
vegetation required by Section 3.9.5.5.4 of the Collier County Land Development
Code will be achieved.
The site plan identifies the 26 acres of wetland preserves. The balance will be
required at the time of SDP submittal.
Listed Species:
The results of the listed species survey indicated that gopher tortoises occur on
site. The locations where this species or signs thereof were observed are provided
on Figure 3 of the Habitat and Listed Species Survey Report in Exhibit F. The
Eastern indigo snake and the gopher frog, although not observed on site, are
possible inhabitants as commensal species to the gopher tortoise. Please refer to
the Habitat and Listed Species Survey Report in Exhibit F, for the detailed
information on the wildlife survey.
Any gopher tortoises occupying areas slated for development will be relocated to
a suitable on-site preserves to be identified at the time of SDP submittal. All on-
site relocation of gopher tortoises will be conducted in accordance with FWC
requirements and with the proper FWC permit. Listed commensals (i.e., Eastern
indigo snake, gopher frog) captured during gopher tortoise relocation will also be
relocated.
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The EIS stated that the Florida black bear was observed on site by a consultant
who said a female and one cub were observed in the west central section of the
site, on August 29, 2001. The adult was climbing a cabbage palm to eat berries.
Florida panther have been documented within one mile of the project site. There
were no observations, made by their consultants, that they were utilizing this site.
BIG cypress Fox Squirrel are also anticipated to be on site, however there were
none were observed by the consultant.
The EIS states that movement of wildlife between the project site and Twin
Eagles to the north will be facilitated by a wildlife crossing/underpass under
Immokalee Road that is currently being designed by Bonita Bay Group and
FDOT.
VII. RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of Immokalee Road South Project, CU-2001 AR-1912
with the following stipulations:
Stormwater Management:
1. There are existing drainage problems in the area of the proposed project.
When designing the drainage system for the project, applicant shall evaluate
off-site flows and how they should be incorporated in the design in order to
avoid adverse impacts on adjacent properties. Features like perimeter swales
or direct conveyance through the water management system to catch off-site
flows are recommended. These issues shall be addressed at the time of SDP
review.
Environmental:
1. For this CU, a minimum of 80.3 acres of wetland and upland
preserve/enhancement area shall be placed under a conservation easement, as
required, to fulfill the native vegetation retention requirement. These areas
shall be identified at the time of SDP submittal.
2. This Conditional Use shall be consistent with the environmental sections of
the Collier County Growth Management Plan Conservation and Coastal
Management Element and the Collier County Land Development Code at the
time of final development order approval.
3. An exotic vegetation removal, monitoring and maintenance plan for the site
shall be submitted to Planning Services staff for review and approval prior to
final site plan/constniction plan approval. All exotic, as defined by the LDC,
shall be removed prior to preliminary acceptance of the golf course or the first
certificate of occupancy whichever comes first.
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4. The petitioner shall comply with the guidelines and recommendations of the
US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FFWCC) regarding potential impacts to protected
species. A habitat management plan for those species shall be submitted to
Planning Services Section staff for review and approval prior to final site plan/
construction plan approval. Plans will be required for gopher tortoises,
Florida black bear, Florida panther and Big Cypress Fox Squirrel. Upon
submittal of the SDP petition, copies will be sent to the USFWS and FFWCC
for their review and comment. They will be allowed 30 days to submit their
letters of technical assistance to staff. Staff will use applicable stipulations
from these agencies, in their review and approval of the Site Development
Plan for this project.
5. Setback requirements for preserves shall be in accordance with Section
3.2.8.4.7.3 of the Collier County Land Development Code, as amended. Any
lot abutting a protected/preserve area (regardless if it is an upland or a
wetland) shall have a minimum 25-foot setback from the boundary of such
protected/ preserve area in which no principal structure may be constructed.
Further, the plat shall require that no alteration, including accessory structures,
fill placement grading plant alteration or removal or similar activity shall be
permitted within such setback without the prior written consent of the
development services director provided. In no event shall these activities be
permitted within ten feet of the preserve boundary.
6. The layout for the golf course shall be field adjusted to avoid or greatly
minimize impacts to the hardwood hammocks on site. This will be reviewed
in greater detail when the SDP is submitted. These areas shall be
superimposed on the site plan and submitted to Planning Services Section staff
for review and approval, in order to accomplish protection of these rare habitat
types.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF JUNE 5,2002
I. NAME OF PETITIONER/PROJECT:
Petition No.: Planned Unit Development
No. PUDZ-2001-AR-798
Petition Name: Baldridge PUD
Applicant/Developer: Baldridge Development, Inc.
Engineering Consultant: VanasseDaylor
Environmental Consultant: VanasseDaylor
II. LOCATION:
The subject property is located at the Southeast corner of the intersection of Pine
Ridge Road and Livingston Road in Section 18, Township 49 South, Range 26
East, Collier County,Florida.
III. DESCRIPTION OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES:
Surrounding properties include developed and undeveloped parcels, and two
public roadways, one of which is under presently under construction.
ZONING DESCRIPTION
N - R.O.W. Pine Ridge Road
S - PUD (Brynwood Preserve) Under Construction
E - Public Use(Fire Station) Developed
Agricultural Undeveloped
W- R.O.W. Livingston Road
(Under Construction)
IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The proposed Baldridge PUD is a 17.5-acre site in the southeast corner of the
intersection of Pine Ridge Road and Livingston Road. The development plan
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allows development as a single-tenant or multi-tenant commercial project.
Proposed uses include office,medical office,retail and other commercial uses.
The project consists of commercial parcels and a preserve area. It has access from
both Pine Ridge and Livingston Roads.
It should be noted that at the time this Staff Report was prepared, Comprehensive
Planning, Utilities, Stormwater Management, and Transportation reviews were
outstanding. If those reviews result in changes that would affect environmental or
stormwater issues, the EAC will re-hear this petition.
V. GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN CONSISTENCY:
Conservation & Coastal Management Element:
Objective 2.2. of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the
Growth Management Plan states "All canals, rivers, and flow ways discharging
into estuaries shall meet all applicable federal, state, or local water quality
standards.
To accomplish that, policy 2.2.2 states "In order to limit the specific and
cumulative impacts of stormwater runoff, stormwater systems should be designed
in such a way that discharged water does not degrade receiving waters and an
attempt is made to enhance the timing, quantity, and quality of fresh water
(discharge)to the estuarine system.
This project is consistent with the objectives of policy 2.2.2 in that it attempts to
mimic or enhance the quality and quantity of water leaving the site by utilizing
interconnected retention areas to provide water quality retention and peak flow
attenuation during storm events.
With regards to native vegetation preservation and wetland issues,the following
Objectives and Policies apply:
Objective 6.2 states, "There shall be no unacceptable net loss of viable naturally
functioning marine and fresh water wetlands, excluding transitional zone wetlands
which are addressed in Objective 6.3".
Policy 6.2.10 states, "Any development activity within a viable naturally
functioning fresh-water wetland not part of a contiguous flow way shall be
mitigated in accordance with current SFWMD mitigation rules. Mitigation may
also include restoration of previously disturbed wetlands or acquisition for public
preservation of similar habitat".
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Policy 6.2.13 states, "Proposed development on parcels containing viable
naturally functioning freshwater wetlands shall cluster development to maintain
the largest contiguous wetland area practicable and shall be designed to disturb
the least amount of native wetland vegetation practicable and to preserve the pre-
development hydroperiod".
Objective 6.3 states, "A portion of the viable, naturally functioning transitional
zone wetlands shall be preserved in any new non-agricultural development unless
otherwise mitigated through the DEP and the COE permitting process and
approved by the County".
Objective 6.4 states, "A portion of each viable,naturally functioning non-wetland
native habitat shall be preserved or retained as appropriate".
Policy 6.4.6 states, "All new residential developments greater than 2.5 acres in the
Coastal Area and greater than 20 acres in the Coastal Urban Area shall retain 25%
of the viable naturally functioning native vegetation on site, including both the
understory and the ground cover emphasizing the largest contiguous area possible.
When several different native plant communities exist on site, the development
plans will reasonably attempt to preserve examples of all of them if possible.
Areas of landscaping and open space which are planted with native plant species
shall be included in the 25% requirement considering both understory and
groundcover. Where a project has included open space, recreational amenities, or
preserved wetlands that meet or exceed the minimum open space criteria of
Collier County, this policy shall not be construed to require a larger percentage of
open space set aside to meet the 25% native vegetation policy. This policy shall
not be interpreted to allow development in wetlands, should the wetlands alone
constitute more than 25% of the site. Exceptions shall be granted for parcels that
cannot reasonably accommodate both the native vegetation and the proposed
activity".
Policy 6.4.7 states, "All other types of new development shall be required to
preserve an appropriate portion of the native vegetation on the site as determined
through the County development review process. Preservation of different
contiguous habitats is to be encouraged. When several different native plant
communities exist on site, the development plans will reasonably attempt to
preserve examples of all of them if possible. However this policy shall not be
interpreted to allow development in wetlands, should the wetlands alone
constitute more than the portion of the site required to be preserved. Exceptions
shall be granted for parcels which can not reasonably accommodate both the
preservation area and the proposed activity".
This petition is consistent with staff's policy, as directed by the Board of County
Commissioners, to allow for impacts to jurisdictional wetlands when State and
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Federal agency permits are issued. The petition is consistent with Objective 6.4 in
that it provides for 15%on-site native vegetation preservation.
VI. MAJOR ISSUES:
Stormwater Management:
The site is located within the I-75 Canal Basin,which has an allowable discharge
rate of 0.15 cfs/acre. The project falls within the so-called"Whippoorwill Lane
Corridor Area". The County is in the process of reviewing the Whippoorwill Lane
Corridor Master Plan, which addresses the infrastructure needs to support
development in the area. The infrastructure includes water, sewer,roads for
access, and drainage. The Master Plan has not been approved at this time.
The Stormwater Management Department has no objection to the conceptual
drainage system as proposed. However,petitioner shall become familiarized with
the Whippoorwill Lane Corridor Master Plan when approved, and construction
plans shall reflect the requirements of the Master Plan.
Environmental:
Site Description:
The project site is an existing golf center and driving range with associated
parking, stormwater management facilities, and wetland preservation area. Since
the site was developed, two right-of-way (R.O.W.) parcels on the property have
been deeded to Collier County for the Livingston Road extension project. The
project now totals 16.78 acres.
A total of 4.3 acres of native habitat currently exist on the project site (1.61 acres
of cypress, 2.57 acres of cypress/pine/cabbage palm, and 0.12 acres of pine
flatwoods). The developed portion of the property totals approximately 12.48
acres.
Soils on the project site, as determined by the Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS), include (Unit 2) Holopaw fine sand, limestone substratum and
(Unit 3) Malabar fine sand. The approximate boundaries of site soil units as
mapped by the NRCS are shown on Figure 5 in Appendix C of the EIS. Both soil
types are listed as hydric by the NRCS.
Existing wet season water table and seasonal high water levels in representative
portions of the site wetland were obtained from data contained in the SFWMD
staff report and compliance files for the Jon Ebert Golf Course project. Table 3 in
Appendix B of the EIS contains the topographic and hydrologic data for the on-
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site wetland. Review of the mitigation monitoring reports required by the
SFWMD permit reveal that standing water is not typically observed above ground
in the on-site wetland.
Wetlands:
A total of 4.18 acres of Collier County/SFWMD jurisdictional wetlands occur on
the site (per SFWMD Permit No. 960411-7). The limits of these wetlands are
shown in Figure 6 of Appendix C and Exhibit 2 of Appendix D, in the EIS.
Wetlands on-site include cypress (FLUCFCS Code 6219) and
pine/cypress/cabbage palm (FLUCFCS Code 6249).
The SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit authorized 7.13 acres of wetland
impacts to construct the Golf Learning Center. Mitigation required to compensate
for impacts to wetlands included the enhancement and preservation of 4.74 acres
of wetlands and uplands on-site, and a fee simple donation to Corkscrew Regional
Ecosystem Watershed (CREW) for purchase, restoration, and perpetual
maintenance of 18.3 acres of land to be incorporated into CREW.
Since approval of the Conditional Use petition (CU-95-17) and development of
— the site, two R.O.W. parcels on the property have been deeded to Collier County
for the Livingston Road extension project. Wetlands on site now total 4.18 acres.
Approximately 1.79 acres (43%) of the 4.18 acres of wetlands on-site will be
impacted by the proposed project. Of the 2.39 acres of wetlands remaining,
approximately 0.60 acres will be reserved within the 60 foot R.O.W. Reservation
for Collier County and 1.79 acres will be enhanced and preserved in the proposed
preserve area. (see Figure 6 of Appendix C in the EIS).
The wetland functional loss from the proposed project will be compensated for by
mitigation activities, that will finalized during the SFWMD and U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers (ACOE) permit modification process. Mitigation activities will
likely be accomplished by off-site mitigation and will likely include purchase of
credits within a mitigation bank such as Panther Island. It is anticipated that
approximately 0.4 to 0.8 freshwater-forested credits will be purchased to offset
project impacts to wetlands.
Preservation Requirements:
Pursuant to section 3.9.5.5.4 of the Land Development Code, 15 percent (1.85
acres) of native vegetation will have to be retained and/or replanted on-site. This
figure was derived from the total amount of native vegetation present on-site at
the time of Conditional Use approval for the Golf Learning Center, minus the area
taken for the R.O.W. As proposed, the project will satisfy this requirement by
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retaining 1.79 acres in preserve area and replanting 0.06 acres of native vegetation
in buffers for the project.
Listed Species:
A biological survey of the subject property was performed on September 24, 2001
using field methodology that met Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FFWCC) guidelines (Appendix D in the EIS). The survey was
performed to document vegetative associations and to locate and document any
listed plant and wildlife species that may occur on the project site.
Listed wildlife species observed on the project site included white ibis
(Eudocimus albus), snowy egret (Egretta thula), and little blue heron (Egretta
caerulea). These wading birds were observed in small pooled areas of water on the
driving range of the property, at the end of the wet season.
One listed plant species (per FDA list) was observed in the preserve area on site.
The species observed was stiff-leafed wild pine (Tillandsia fasciculata). No plant
species listed by the USFWS were observed on the property.
VII. RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of Planned Unit Development No. No. PUDZ-2001-
AR-798 "Baldridge PUD"with the following stipulations:
Stormwater Management:
1. The proposed water management system has been reviewed and approved in
concept. Additional information may be required during the construction
plans process to verify that the design is in conformance with the
Whippoorwill Lane Corridor Master Plan.
Environmental:
No additional stipulations.
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