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EAC Agenda 11/15/1989 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL AGENDA November 15, 1989 8:45 A.M. I. ROLL CALL II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES III. ADDENDA IV. STAFF REPORT A. PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL 1. PDA-89-12 : William C. McAnly, P.E. of William C. McAnly & Associates, P.A. , representing Crystal Lake Joint Venture; requesting a PUD amendment to Crystal Lake R.V. Resort PUD. V. OLD BUSINESS VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PU-89-17: John Lee of Hole, Montes & Associates, Inc. , representing Ron Boggess and Joey Moore; requesting a provisional use "b" of Industrial zoning district for a salvage yard. B. R-89-15: William C. McAnly, P.E. of William C. McAnly & Associates, P.A. , representing George & Sandra Downey; requesting a zoning change from A-2 to PUD "Silver Lakes PUD" . C. R-89-18 : Robert L. Duane, of Hole, Montes and Associates, Inc. , representing John J. Nevins, as Bishop of the Diocese of Venice; requesting a zoning change from PUD/RSF-3 to PUD "St. Peters Catholic Church" . D. R-89-14 : Robert L. Duane of Hole, Montes & Associates, Inc. , representing Fredrick R. Pauly, Trustee; requesting a zoning change from A-2 to PUD. "Breezwood" . E. R-89-24/PU-89-19: Fred N. Thomas, Jr. , Executive Director of Collier County Housing Authority; requesting a zoning change from A-1MH to RSF-4 and a provisional use "B" of RSF-4 for group housing. F. R-89-13/SMP-89-10: William E. Payne, P.E. of Hole, Montes & Associates, Inc. , representing Peninsula Improvement Corporation; requesting a zoning change from A-2 & A-2ST to PUD "Hawks Ridge" . VII. NEW BUSINESS VIII. DISCUSSION OF ADDENDA IX. ADJOURNMENT X. WORKSHOP ************************************************************* NOTES: A. Notify PLANNING SERVICES (Environmental Review) (643-8470) no later than 5 P.M. on Monday November 13, 1989, if you cannot attend this meeting or if you have conflict and thus will abstain from voting on a particular petition. B. Please refer to notice on first floor, Building F, for the location of the E.A.C. meeting. C. Items added after agenda was sent out. D. No action since last Council meeting. E. On January 7, 1987 the E.A.C. adopted a policy that any person addressing the E.A.C. on behalf of any organization must present a letter from said organization acknowledging them as a representative empowered to make policy related comments on that subject. ************************************************************* 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 THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. ********** *********** ********** ************************************************************* -2- NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: EAC Members _...3 FROM: James N. BurchChief Environmental Specialist Natural Resourc s Department DATE: 20-November-1989 SUBJECT: Sharon Kurgis Ginter Resignation Attached are communications from Sharon Kurgis Ginter, announcing her resignation from the EAC, and expressing her position on environmental review. .4k} JNB:j tg/ SHARON KURGIS GINTER 2655 64TH ST. SW �o NAPLES, FL 33999 MEMBERS OF EAC COLLIER CO. GOVERNMENT CENTER 3301 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST NAPLES, FL 33962 DEAR BOARD MEMBERS, NOVEMBER 13, 1989 THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT I HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO RESIGN FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL. I APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE SERVED ON THE EAC AND I HOPE I WAS ABLE TO CONTRIBUTE. SINC RELY YOURRSS,, e.„(i-i, SHARON KURGIS GINTER 3 WTATIV-r NOV 15 1989 S - �1MU ki. 6 EsG GE MANAGEMENT Merrill Lyncn, Pierce,Fenne; - 734 Fifth Avenue South Naples,Florida 33940 813 649 2964 800 824 7776 �� Merrill Lynch Sharon M. Kurgis Senior Financial Consultant DEAR JIM, NOV 13, 1989 PLEASE LET THE OTHER EAC MEMBERS KNOW THAT I AM STILL VERY MUCH IN FAVOR OF THE COUNTY KEEPING A REVIEW BOARD. I FEEL THE REVIEW PROCESS IS NECESSARY FOR REGULATING THE QUALITY OF DEVELOPMENT IN OUR RAPIDLY GROWING COUNTY. ,kms '1.i �/ - 0 SHARON KURGIS GINTER ..-'-",;,,,r,Trp - -•7'. 7 Ylli.X.V1 ''0 W, - 1.11-1989 ..,t MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL DATE: October 18 , 1989 TIME: 8 : 45 A.M. PLACE: 3rd Floor Boardroom, Building "F" , Collier County Government Center, Naples, Florida EAC STAFF PRESENT ADDISON X BURCH X KURGIS ABS . POLEN X NEALE ABS . PRYNOSKI X SNYDER X BAGINSKI X TURRELL X PETTROW X LORENZ X MINUTES BY: Maureen Kenyon, Deputy Clerk CALLED TO ORDER AT: 8 : 45 A.M. ADJOURNED: 11 :00 A.M. PRESIDING : Dr . James Snyder, Vice Chairman ADDENDA TO THE AGENDA: Added by Mr . Addison regarding lot mowing on Marco Island APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 20, 1989 Page 1 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL AGENDA October 18, 1989 8:45 A.M. I. ROLL CALL II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES III. ADDENDA IV. STAFF REPORT A. PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL 1. Petition PU-89-16; Robert and Judith Fowski, requesting a provisional use "g" of C-3 for mixed residential and commercial uses. 2 . PDA-89-9; William R. Vines of Vines and Associates, Inc. , representing Naples Development Group; requesting a PUD amendment to Hawk's Nest (AKA Arbor Trace) . V. OLD BUSINESS VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ST-89-4; Gus and Susan Landel, requesting and ST permit to build a home with a dock and elevated boardwalk on property located on the North 200 feet of the South 276.2 feet of Gov. Lot 9 in Section 24, Township 51 South, Range 25 East. (Little Marco Island) B. PU-89-15 Robert A. Kersteen of GTE Mobilnet of Tampa Inc. , representing Dixie Sky Corp. ; requesting a provisional use 8. 10b of A-1 for Essential Services (Communication Tower) . C. R-89-16; William R. Vines of Vines and Associates, Inc, representing Sand Kastle construction of Naples, Inc. ; requesting a zoning change form A-2 to PUD "April Circle" . VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Creation of an Environmental Advisory Board VIII. DISCUSSION OF ADDENDA IX. ADJOURNMENT X. WORKSHOP ************************************************************* NOTES: A. Notify PLANNING SERVICES (Environmental Review) (643-8470) no later than 5 P.M. on Monday October 16, 1989, if you cannot attend this meeting or if you have conflict and thus will abstain from voting on a particular petition. B. Please refer to notice on first floor, Building F, for the location of the E.A.C. meeting. C. Items added after agenda was sent out. D. No action since last Council meeting. E. On January 7, 1987 the E.A.C. adopted a policy that any person addressing the E.A.C. on behalf of any organization must present a letter from said organization acknowledging them as a representative empowered to make policy related comments on that subject. ************************************************************* 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 THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. ********** *********** ********** ************************************************************* -2- ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18, 1989 ITEM: MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 20, 1989 MEETING MOTION: Made by Mr. Turrell to approve the minutes of the meeting of September 20, 1989 with the following changes. Seconded by Mr. Addison. Carried unanimously. 1 . Page 15 , stipulation 18, word "denominated should be changed to designated. " 2 . The name Kim Polen is misspelled throughout the minutes. 3 . Page 16, third sentence should be changed to read "indicated a possible wetland in the northeast sec- tion. " ***** PETITION NO. PU-89-16, ROBERT & JUDITH FOWSKI REQUESTING: A Provisional use "g" of C-3 for mixed residential and commercial use. COMMENTS: To be approved administratively. ***** PETITION NO. PDA-89-9, WILLIAM R. VINES OF VINES & ASSOCIATES, INC. , REPRESENTING NAPLES DEVELOPMENT GROUP REQUESTING: a PUD amendment to Hawk' s Nest (AKA Arbor Trace) COMMENTS: To be approved administratively. ***** PETITION NO. ST-89-4 FILED BY/FOR: Gus and Susan Landel REQUESTING: An ST permit to build a home with a dock and ele- vated boardwalk on property located on the north 200 feet of the south 276. 2 feet of Gov. Lot 9 in Section 24 , Township 51 South, Range 25 East . (Little Marco Island) REPRESENTED BY: Mr . Gus Landel Page 2 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18 , 1989 COMMENTS: Mr . Landel indicated that he and his wife are pro- posing to build a structure' on the idea of a fish camp which is basically the same as the other structures in the area. He noted that there will be a solar energy unit for the lights and fans and the water will be a cistern constructed on the roof or by means of hand carrying onto the site. Environmental Specialist Prynoski stated that a site visit was conducted on August 25 , 1989, by Mike Kirby, Eric Worsham and herself . She stated that at the request of the County, the petitioner has downscaled this building to 1 ,000 square feet and they are also proposing an elevated boardwalk and dock on the western side of Little Marco Island. She indicated that the site is presently vacant and can only be accessed by boat from the western end of Little Marco Pass. She indicated that there are sea grass beds present in the area and vegetation is characteristic of the xeric tropical hammock which is primarily cab- bage palm, some jamaican dogwood, wild coffee, sea grape, coco plum and other vegetation as listed in the staff report . She noted that there is also two pro- tected epiphytes which were the shoe string fern and n the golden polypody. She noted that where the fishing camp is proposed to be built , there is an area that has been cleared by the petitioners. She noted that after visting the site, it was determined that there were not many trees in the area that had been cleared, noting that it was primarily brazilian pepper . She indicated that there were some sea grapes and coco plum removed and the petitioner is working with compliance services with regards to mitigation. She indicated that there was a gopher tortoise burrow but in clearing the area it has encouraged other gopher tortoises to move in which creates another problem for the landowner . She indicated that she has spoken with Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission and they do not have any concerns, noting that if a consultant is hired under a general permit , a plan could be worked out to deal with the gopher tortoises. She noted that one plan would be to fence off the area where the house is to be constructed, have the gopher tortoises removed, and then when the house is completed, the fence will be removed. She noted that the energy source will be passive and there will be solar paneling. She stated that the house will be elevated by pilings; water source will be by cistern constructed on the roof or by hand carrying water onto Page 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18 , 1989 the island. She indicated that the main issue is disposal of grey and black water, noting that this plan conflicts with the EAC ' s definition of fish camp because they are proposing to have a septic system. She stated that if the they propose the plan without plumbing, HRS will not allow the project to go through. She stated that the objection to the septic system was not because of water quality issues but because of disturbance to the area, noting that the petitioner has an area on site that has sufficient elevation where fill will not be needed and will only need minimal clearing. She stated that any clearing that they do, they will replant on a one to one basis. She noted that based on this information, Staff sup- ports this petition subject to the stipulations con- tained in the staff report . In answer to Dr . Snyder, Mr. Landel stated that there is enough elevation for the septic system, noting that the septic tank will be a 750 gallon tank with a 250 square foot drainfield. He stated that he does not believe that the Health Department will have any problem with the percolation. SPEAKERS FOR PETITION SPEAKERS AGAINST PETITION None None MOTION: Made by Mr. Addison to recommend approval of ST-89-4. Seconded by Mr. Turrell. Carried unanimously. STIPULATIONS: 1 . Petitioner shall be subject to Ordinance 75-21 (or the tree/vegetation removal ordinance in existence at the time of permitting) , requiring the acquisition of a tree removal permit prior to any land clearing. A site clearing plan shall be submitted to the Natural Resources Management Department for their review and subject to approval prior to any work on the site. This plan may be submitted in phases to coincide with the development schedule. The site clearing plan shall clearly depict how the final site layout incorporates retained native vegetation to the maximum extent possible and how roads, buildings, lakes, parking lots, and other facilities have been oriented to accommodate this goal . 2 . Native species shall be utilized, as described below, in the site landscaping plan. A landscape plan for all Page 4 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18 , 1989 landscaping on the development shall be submitted to the County Landscape Architect and to a County Environmental Specialist for their review and shall be subject to their approval . The landscape design shall incorporate a minimum of 60% native plants, by number, including trees, shrubs, and ground cover . At least 60% of the trees, 60% of the shrubs, and 60% of the ground cover shall be native species. At the discretion of the County Landscape Architect or County Environmental Specialist a higher percentage of trees or shrubs can offset an equal percentage of ground cover . For example, the use of 70% native trees could allow the use of only 50% native ground cover . This plan shall depict the incorporation of native species and their mix wt'. other species, if any. The goal of site landscaping shall be the re-creation of native vegetation and habi- tat characteristics lost on the site during construction or due to past activities. 3 . All exotic plants, as defined in the County Code, shall be removed during each phase of construction from deve- lopment areas, open space areas, and preserve areas. Following site development , a maintenance program shall be implemented to prevent reinvasion of the site by such exotic species. This plan, which will describe control techniques and inspection intervals, shall be filed with and subject to approval by the Natural Resources Management Department and the Community Development Division. 4 . If , during the course of site clearing, excavation, or other constructional activities, an archaeological or historical site, artifact , or other indicator is disco- vered, all development at that location shall be imme- diately stopped and the Natural Resources Management Department notified. Development will be suspended for a sufficient length of time to enable the Natural Resources Management Department or a designated con- sultant to assess the find and determine the proper course of action in regard to its salvageability. The Natural Resources Management Department will respond to any such notification in a timely and efficient manner so as to provide only a minimal interruption to any constructional activities. 5 . Protected epiphytes in areas of construction activities, specifically the shoestring fern and golden polypody shall be transplanted to a protected area on site. Page 5 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18, 1989 a large structure that will be about 32 feet at the base and 10 feet at the top of it . He noted that this tower will serve Naples and to the eastern area of the County. He noted that the site would be used by busi- ness people, the Sheriff ' s Department , EMS, Fire Departments, etc . He stated that the disturbance of the site will amount to approximately 4% of the 10. 47 acre site which includes the roadway leading to it . He stated that there is a resident to the north that had a permit from DOT to build a road there, but the permit has expired. He stated that DOT has no problem with allowing the driveway cut which will be shared by the residents. He noted that he checked with other towers in the area to see if they could attach to them, but they were not successful in this endeavor. He noted that the roadway will be a maximum of 12 feet wide with 3 feet of sloping banks which means that the total area will be 18 feet wide. He noted that there will probably be a series of culverts to allow the water to flow properly. Environmental Specialist Prynoski stated that there is a 30 foot ingress and egress road on the site plan, adding that she neglected to add in the stipulations that this would be a narrower road and not the maximum allowable in the right-of-way. Mr . Kersteen agreed that 12 foot would be the maximum road width. Ms. Prynoski stated that this property is in an area of critical state concern and is zoned A-1 . She indi- cated that there are no guide wires which were a con- cern of the Game and Freshwater Fish Commission. She stated that traffic on this road will only be approxi- mately twice a month for maintenance and monitoring purposes. She indicated that 96% of the property will remain in its natural state in perpetuity. She indi- cated that this property is a wet prairie and pri- marily consists of saw grass, maidencane, rush, swamp lily, and other vegetation. She stated that the only wildlife she saw was a turkey vulture. She noted that the two major concerns are wetlands, noting that there are no upland alternatives on this site. She noted that jurisdictional lines, determination and mitiga- tion have to be worked out between DER, Corps, SFWMD, and other agencies. She indicated that Florida Game and Freshwater Commission feel that they can work out an agreement with GTE so that all concerns will be Page 7 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18 , 1989 resolved. She noted that no agency feels that this project will pose any threat to the panther, noting that the big concern was the birds and a monitoring program will have to be set up. She indicated that she would like to change stipulation #5 to read Collier County Planning Services Environmental Review instead of the Big Cypress National Preserve. She stated that she feels that there will be some mitiga- tion required by the other jurisdictional agencies and Staff is recommending that this petition be recom- mended for approval . There was a general discussion regarding free standing towers versus towers with guide wires and the fact that the free standing towers are more stable. Mr . Turrell questioned why the tower has to be in the middle of the property and not on the eastern edge, to which Mr . Kersteen indicated that County code requires the tower to be in the middle of the property in case the tower should fall . He noted that this tower will not fall over because it is built for a 110 mile wind load. SPEAKERS FOR PETITION SPEAKERS AGAINST PETITION None None MOTION: Made by Mr. Addison to recommend approval of Petition PU-89-15 with the stipulations as indicated below. Seconded by Mr. Turrell. Carried unanimously. 1 . All exotic plants, as defined in the County Code, shall be removed during each phase of construction from deve- lopment areas, open space areas, and preserve areas. Following site development , a maintenance program shall be implemented to prevent reinvasion of the site by such exotic species. This plan, which will describe control techniques and inspection intervals, shall be filed with and subject to approval by the Natural Resources Management Department and the Community Development Division. 2 . If, during the course of site clearing, excavation, or other constructional activities, an archaeological or historical site, artifact , or other indicator is disco- vered, all development at that location shall be imme- diately stopped and the Natural Resources Management Department notified. Development will be suspended for Page 8 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18 , 1989 a sufficient length of time to enable the Natural Resources Management Department or a designated con- sultant to assess the find and determine the proper course of action in regard to its salvageability. The Natural Resources Management Department will respond to any such notification in a timely and efficient manner so as to provide only a minimal interruption to any constructional activities. 3 . Petitioner shall obtain all applicable local, state and federal permits prior to County final site plan appro- val . 4 . Petitioner shall consult with and adhere to guidelines of the Florida Game and Freshwater Fish Commission. 5 . An "impact on migratory birds" monitoring program shall be agreed upon between Collier County Planning Services Environmental Review and the petitioner. 6. Proposed structures shall be elevated by pilings. 7 . Road construction design shall be designed to maintain or enhance existing hydro-periods. The roadbed shall be a maximum of 12 feet with 3 foot slopes on each side. 8 . Ninety-six percent of the subject site shall be designated as a preservation area unless otherwise required by state or federal mitigation plan(s) . ***** PETITION NO. R-89-16 FILED BY/FOR: William R. Vines of Vines & Associates, Inc . representing Sand Kastle Construction of Naples, Inc. REQUESTING: A zoning change from A-2 to PUD "April Circle" REPRESENTED BY: William Vines of Vines &Associates, Inc . COMMENTS: Mr . Vines indicated that this project is a low-cost multi-family rental project which will have 15 struc- tures containing 120 units on 9 acres. He noted that this is high density which is made possible by the provisions of the Growth Management Plan which grants additional density credits for low cost rental housing projects. He noted that his only concern with the Page 9 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18 , 1989 staff stipulations is Item #2 which mandates a high percentage of native plant materials in the landscape area which is fine, but it includes a 60% native plant material groundcover. He stated that in a project like this with the density high and the open space relatively modest and in the central area, it would not be feasible because there will be a lot of children in this project . He stated that the only material that would hold up in a recreational area where there are a lot of children would be something like astro-turf . Dr. Snyder stated that the groundcover is landscaping exclusive of turf area. Mr . Vines stated that if this is the case, he has no problem with the stipulation. Mr . Vines stated that Item #5 indicates that there should be a 10 foot native vegetative buffer around the project , noting that this does not match the plan. He stated that the plan is according to the zoning ordinance requirements for separation between the pro- ject boundaries and buildings and the project boun- daries drives and parking areas. He stated that this is a requirement that is contradictory to zoning set- back requirements specifically with regards to landscape buffer requirements in the off-street parking section. He noted that with regards to stipu- lation 9a, which indicates that no chemicals shall be used as a vegetation control method. He stated that as a practical matter, lake management throughout the County is handled partially by chemical control . He stated that if this is permitted generally, then one small project should not be singled out . He stated that if this is to be a general rule then it should be applicable. Environmental Specialist Polen stated that this is in regards to stipulation 10 where a littoral zone is being asked to be preserved. Mr . Vines stated that this should be done on a County- wide basis and an ordinance should be adopted that is uniformly applicable to all projects. Ms. Polen stated that there are three concerns with regards to this project ; the greater density which is provided by the Comprehensive Plan; the jurisdictional boundaries for the SFWMD needs to be indicated before the final site plan approval ; and the indian midden. Page 10 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18, 1989 She stated that this area is an Indian hunting camp and before the SDP is finalized, Staff wants to be sure that there are stipulations that will mark off the preservation area up to the littoral zone of the lake. She noted that this is stipulated in Item 10. Mr . Vines stated that this area is not intended to be developed and can be investigated at any time. Ms. Polen stated that she would like to change stipu- lation #5 to state the buffer zone shall be a minimum of ten feet where feasible. There was general discussion regarding the 10 foot buffer area and the zoning requirements. Dr . Snyder stated that his concern is if there is 40% open space instead of 60% open space and the petition is denied as affordable housing, could it be brought back as a different type of housing, but with still only 40% open space? Mr. Vines stated that if affording housing was not built, the project would have to come back with a new master plan. Dr . Snyder stated that a littoral zone should be main- tained, and Mr. Vines stated that he agrees with main- taining the littoral zone, but noted that if it is a good rule for this project it should be treated over a much larger area. Dr . Snyder stated that this is being treated as a suggested stipulation and this has been done on other petitions. He stated that he would like to see stipulation 9 changed to read that control of aquatic vegetation shall be done manually in lit- toral zones as required to provide and enhance long term community diversity of native species and ensure against more opportunistic species out competing desirable ones. Minimal chemicals shall be used for aquatic weed control elsewhere. Dr . Snyder stated that stipulation 10 should say the lakes southeastern edge instead of the southeastern lake ' s edge. SPEAKERS FOR PETITION SPEAKERS AGAINST PETITION None None Page 11 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18, 1989 MOTION: Made by Mr. Turrell to recommend approval of R-89-16 subject to the stipulations indicated below. Seconded by Mr. Addison. Carried unanimously. 1 . Petitioner shall be subject to Ordinance 75-21 (or the tree/vegetation removal ordinance in existence at the time of permitting) , requiring the acquisition of a tree removal permit prior to any land clearing. A site clearing plan shall be submitted to the Natural Resources Management Department for their review and subject to approval prior to any work on the site. This plan may be submitted in phases to coincide with the development schedule. The site clearing plan shall clearly depict how the final site layout incorporates retained native vegetation to the maximum extent possible and how roads, buildings, lakes, parking lots, and other facilities have been oriented to accommodate this goal . 2 . Native species shall be utilized, as described below, in the site landscaping plan. A landscape plan for all landscaping on the development shall be submitted to the County Landscape Architect and to a County Environmental Specialist for their review and shall be subject to their approval . The landscape design shall incorporate a minimum of 60% native plants, by number, including trees, shrubs, and ground cover . At least 60% of the trees, 60% of the shrubs, and 60% of the ground cover shall be native species. At the discretion of the County Landscape Architect or County Environmental Specialist a higher percentage of trees or shrubs can offset an equal percentage of ground cover. For example, the use of 70% native trees could allow the use of only 50% native ground cover. This plan shall depict the incorporation of native species and their mix with other species, if any. The goal of site landscaping shall be the re-creation of native vegetation and habi- tat characteristics lost on the site during construction or due to past activities. 3 . All exotic plants, as defined in the County Code, shall be removed during each phase of construction from deve- lopment areas, open space areas, and preserve areas. Following site development, a maintenance program shall be implemented to prevent reinvasion of the site by such exotic species. This plan, which will describe control techniques and inspection intervals, shall be filed with and subject to approval by the Natural Resources Management Department and the Community Development Division. Page 12 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18 , 1989 /.\ 4 . If , during the course of site clearing, excavation, or other constructional activities, an archaeological or historical site, artifact, or other indicator is disco- vered, all development at that location shall be imme- diately stopped and the Natural Resources Management Department notified. Development will be suspended for a sufficient length of time to enable the Natural Resources Management Department or a designated con- sultant to assess the find and determine the proper course of action in regard to its salvageability. The Natural Resources Management Department will respond to any such notification in a timely and efficient manner so as to provide only a minimal interruption to any constructional activities. 5 . A native, existing vegetated (or native species supple- mented) buffer zone shall be provided around the entire site. The buffer zone shall be a minimum of ten ( 10) feet where feasible. 6 . All jurisdictional wetlands, preservation areas shall be flagged by the petitioner prior to any construction. These areas shall be field approved by Collier County Planning Services Environmental Review staff . Areas shall not be altered or modified, with the exception of exotic vegetation removal , from the natural state unless other wise stipulated in an approved mitigation plan. 7 . Prior to development activities, wetlands, preservation areas, buffer zones, natural vegetation/landscape areas or other area designated protected during the site plan review process shall be clearly marked by suitable barriers or visual markers no closer than six feet from such areas. 8 . To provide maximum preservation of trees and wildlife habitat value, existing native vegetation shall be used in landscaping. Existing clusters of trees and/or shrubs shall be used to the maximum extent possible as landscape islands in areas where they are prevalent and within the buffer zone. 9. Lake creation shall be subject to the following: a. Control of aquatic vegetation shall be done manually in littoral zones, as required, to provide and enhance long term community diversity of native spe- cies and ensure against more opportunistic species out competing desirable ones. Minimal chemicals shall be used for aquatic weed control elsewhere. Page 13 • • ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18, 1989 /.\ b. The constructed lake shall maintain a littoral zone around the lakes with typical native aquatic vegeta- tion relocated from on site and/or propagated by com- mercial sources. A littoral zone will be designed in accordance with Water Management District and U. S. Army Corps of Engineers permit specifications. 10. Within the area between the mulberry hammock and the lake' s southeastern edge an additional sawgrass littoral preservation area shall be established by preserving and maintaining native habitat . 11 . Department of Environmental Regulation and (ACOE) shall be consulted by the petitioner prior to site development concerning jurisdictional wetlands. 12 . If intensity of use decreases, additional viable, native vegetation shall be retained or incorporated into the landscape plan. 13 . Exotic species removal in the mulberry hammock preserve area shall be done manually to avoid disturbing the archaeological resources after notification of the Southwest Florida Archaeological Society. ***** ITEM: NEW BUSINESS - CREATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ADVISORY BOARD COMMENTS: Environmental Services Administrator Lorenz stated that Staff is proposing to create an environmental advisory board which will be a policy making board. He noted that this would be combining the expertise of both the Water Management Board and the Environmental Advisory Committee. He stated that the Growth Management Plan commits the County to an ambi- tious environmental protection program and there are numerous land development standards that must be adopted in the next four years. He stated that he feels that the best way that the advisory boards could help the County would be to combine the two boards and have them work on policy matters. He indicated that Staff would be taking care of the review of petitions and then they would be forwarded to the CCPC and the BCC . Dr . Snyder stated he felt that it would be a good idea to combine the two boards for the expertise but he Page 14 a ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18 , 1989 does not feel that it is a good idea to eliminate the review of petitions and projects by these boards. Development Services Manager Pettrow indicated that this board would be in the business of rule making, policy making and quality control . Mr . Turrell and Mr. Addison indicated that they are in agreement with Dr . Snyder with regards to not elimi- nating the review of these projects by the two advi- sory boards. ***** ITEM: ADDENDA COMMENTS: Mr . Addison stated that there is a letter going around Marco Island that indicates to people that they need to mow their lots because of the lot mowing ordinance and whether they are sandy or not, the letter indica- tes that this certain company has the equipment that will get the job done. He stated that it is something that Compliance Service should be made aware of and check into. ITEM: NEXT MEETING OF EAC COMMENTS: Ms. Prynoski stated that there is a need to have two EAC meetings in November, which will be held on the first and third Wednesday. ***** There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Order of the Chair . ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Dr . James Snyder, Vice Chairman Page 15 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT PLANNING SERVICES SECTION MEMORANDUM TO: EAC Members FROM: Barbara N. Prynoski Environmental Specialist I PC DATE: October 26, 1989 RE: PDA-89-12 : William C. McAnly, P.E. of William C. McAnly & Associates, P.A. , representing Crystal Lake Joint Venture; requesting a PUD amendment to Crystal Lake R.V. Resort PUD. Crystal Lake R. V. Resort, PUD Crystal Lake Ordinance 84-73 , is located on the east side of CR-951 approximately 1/2 mile south of Naples-Immokalee Road (S26, T48S, R26E) . A PUD document language amendment and Master Plan Amendment is proposed. Petitioner originally proposed 490 TTRV lots and 80 primitive campsites. The eighty (80)primitive campsites are proposed to be eliminated. Additional area will be utilized to increase open space and to increase minimum lot size from from 20 feet to 35 feet. PUD 84-73 , administratively amended in March 1988 by Missy McKim, former Planning/Zoning Director, divided the original lake into two lakes separated by an internal roadway. Seventeen (17) acres of land in the southwest portion of the site was set aside for preservation. No change is proposed in the preservation area. Petitioner proposes to connect the two lakes by creation of northern and southern lot configurations and to create a loop road along the lake. Aerials, support documentation and a site visit made on October 16, 1989 by Barbara Prynoski, Collier County Planning Services accompanied by Dwight Nadeau of William C. McAnly and Associates, P.A. indicate the following: (i) approximately 80% of the site has been previously cleared, (ii) 30% of the site has been excavated for commercial excavation under excavation permit 59 . 114 (same property was utilized for commercial excavation prior to PUD approval) . — Staff Report: PDA-89-12 Date: 11-1-89 Page 2 The proposed amendment does not impact on any protected areas or on areas with vegetation. Based on the above, Staff administratively approves PDA-89-12 with the following Stipulations: 1. Petitioner shall be subject to Ordinance 75-21 (or the tree/vegetation removal ordinance in existence at the time of permitting) , requiring the acquisition of a tree removal permit prior to any land clearing. A site clearing plan shall be submitted to the Natural Resources Management Department for their review and subject to approval prior to any work on the site. This plan may be submitted in phases to coincide with the development schedule. The site clearing plan shall clearly depict how the final site layout incorporates retained native vegetation to the maximum extent possible and how roads, buildings, lakes, parking lots, and other facilities have been oriented to accommodate this goal. 2 . Native species shall be utilized, as described below, in the site landscaping plan. A landscape plan for all landscaping on the development shall be submitted to the County Landscape Architect and to a County Environmental Specialist for their review and shall be subject to their approval. The landscape design shall incorporate a minimum of 60% native plants, by number, including trees, shrubs, and ground cover. At least 60% of the trees, 60% of the shrubs, and 60% of the groundcover shall be native species. At the discretion of the County Landscape Architect or County Environmental Specialist a higher percentage of trees or shrubs can offset an equal percentage of groundcover. For example, the use of 70% native trees could allow the use of only 50% native groundcover. This plan shall depict the incorporation of native species and their mix with other species, if any. The goal of site landscaping shall be the re-creation of native vegetation and habitat characteristics lost on the site during construction or due to past activities. 3 . All exotic plants, as defined in the County Code, shall be removed during each phase of construction from development areas, open space areas, and preserve areas. Following site development, a maintenance program shall be implemented to prevent re-invasion of the site by — such Staff Report: PDA-89-12 Date: 11-1-89 Page 3 exotic species. This plan, which will describe control techniques and inspection intervals, shall be filed with and subject to approval by the Natural Resources Management Department and the Community Development Division. 4 . If, during the course of site clearing, excavation, or other constructional activities, an archaeological or historical site, artifact, or other indicator is discovered, all development at that location shall be immediately stopped and the Natural Resources Management Department notified. Development will be suspended for a sufficient length of time to enable the Natural Resources Management Department or a designated consultant to assess the find and determine the proper course of action in regard to its salvageability. The Natural Resources Management Department will respond to any such notification in a timely and efficient manner so as to provide only a minimal interruption to any constructional activities. (No.s 1,3,4 Adopted by EAC on 4/1/87) (No. 2 Adopted by EAC on 12/7/88) PLANNING SERVICES (Environmental Review) STAFF REPORT FOR EAC MEETING 11/1/1989 Petition: PU-89-17; John Lee of Hole, Montes & Associates, Inc. , representing Ron Boggess and Joey Moore; requesting a provisional use "b" of Industrial zoning district for a salvage yard. Considerations: 1. Location/Proposed Use: The subject property is a 4 . 9 parcel of land 655 feet x 298 feet on U. S. 41 South, east of C.R. 951 (S18, T51S, R27E) . Property to the north, south and east is zoned Industrial and to the west A-2 . Access is via a thirty foot easement that extends northward from Rt. 41 South to the east boundary of the site. Petitioner proposes to utilize the site as an automobile salvage yard. 2 . Site Description/Vegetation/Wildlife: A site visit was conducted on October 12 , 1989 by Barbara Prynoski of Collier County Planning Services accompanied by John Lee of Hole, Montes & Associates, Inc. The site has been altered. The majority of the site has either been excavated in the past or has cement deposits. Trash such as tires, glass and vehicles (cars and one school bus) are on the site. Graminoids and herbaceous plants such as madagascar periwinkles (Catharanthus roseus) are growing out of the broken cement. The northern boundary is dominated by Australian pines (Casurina equisetifolia) and Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) . Australian pines are elsewhere on site along with occasional cabbage palms (Sabal palmetto) . The eastern portion of the site consists of wetlands. Vegetation in these wetlands consists primarily of willow (Salix caroliniana) and cattails (Typha latifolia) , with limited exotic invasion by Brazilian pepper. A canal runs along the eastern boundary. Petitioner proposes to enhance the eastern wetland areas by exotic removal and breaking up portions of concrete that exists in the some of the wetlands Staff Report PU-89-17 EAC Meeting 11-1-89 Page 2 surface area. Wetlands are proposed to be incorporated into the water management design. The canal along the east boundary flows south. An herbaceous marsh of sawgrass (Cladium jamaicense) , dog fennel (Eupatorium capillifolium) and graminoids estimated to be . 04 acres is in the northwest corner. Wildlife observed: Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) Northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) Concerns: As an automobile salvage yard utilizing a large crusher, proper procedures should be followed to dispose of contaminants such as gas tanks prior to crushing. Petitioner states that the Department of Environmental Regulations (DER) has found no visible evidence of contamination. DER has cited petitioner for a wetland fill violation. Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of PU-89-17 subject to the following stipulations: 1. Petitioner shall be subject to Ordinance 75-21 (or the tree/vegetation removal ordinance in existence at the time of permitting) , requiring the acquisition of a tree removal permit prior to any land clearing. A site clearing plan shall be submitted to the Natural Resources Management Department for their review and subject to approval prior to any work on the site. This plan may be submitted in phases to coincide with the development schedule. The site clearing plan shall clearly depict how the final site layout incorporates retained native vegetation to the maximum extent possible and how roads, buildings, lakes, parking lots, and other facilities have been oriented to accommodate this goal. Adopted by EAC on 4/1/87. 2 . All exotic plants, as defined in the County Code, shall be removed during each phase of construction from development areas, open space areas, and preserve areas. Following site development, a maintenance program shall be implemented to prevent re-invasion of the site by such exotic species. This plan, which will describe Staff Report PU-89-17 EAC Meeting 11-1-89 Page 3 control techniques and inspection intervals, shall be filed with and subject to approval by the Natural Resources Management Department and the Community Development Division. Adopted by EAC on 4/1/87. 3 . If, during the course of site clearing, excavation, or other constructional activities, an archaeological or historical site, artifact, or other indicator is discovered, all development at that location shall be immediately stopped and the Natural Resources Management Department notified. Development will be suspended for a sufficient length of time to enable the Natural Resources Management Department or a designated consultant to assess the find and determine the proper course of action in regard to its salvageability. The Natural Resources Management Department will respond to any such notification in a timely and efficient manner so as to provide only a minimal interruption to any constructional activities. Adopted by EAC on 4/1/87. 4 . Petitioner shall submit site plan indicating wetland jurisdictional lines of at least one of the state and federal permitting agencies prior to Collier County preliminary site development plan approval. All applicable local, state and federal permits shall be obtained prior to final site development plan approval. 5. The wetlands along the eastern boundary shall be enhanced by exotic vegetation removal and removal of concrete in areas where viable, native wetland vegetation will not be impacted. Water shall be pretreated prior to entrance into the wetlands. 6. A twenty-five foot vegetated buffer shall be planted around the wetland areas on the eastern boundary as required by South Florida Water Management District. 7 . Petitioner shall submit to the County a plan for proper disposal and monitoring of contaminants. 8 . Petitioner shall satisfy concrete fill violation with DER prior to County Final Site Development Plan approval. PREPARED BY: . _ DATE: _ l� ��: 7 Barbara PY`ynoski REVIEWED BY: 1' ` DATE: / 7,5/0 Kenneth Baginski // PLANNING SERVICES (Environmental Review) STAFF REPORT FOR EAC MEETING 11/1/1989 Petition: R-89-15: William C. McAnly, P.E. of William C. McAnly & Associates, P.A. , representing George & Sandra Downey; requesting a zoning change from A-2 to PUD "Silver Lakes PUD" . Considerations: 1. Location/Proposal: The subject property, 146 ± acres, is located on the east side of State Road 951, approximately 1 3/4 miles south of East Tamiami Trail (U.S. -41) . The project site is on the east side of S.R. 951 in the Rookery Bay Watershed. Approximately forty (40) acres of the property has been cleared, ditched and diked for agricultural purposes. Site clearing for the project approximately 104 acres shall be limited to specific locations where buildings, roads, parking, and lakes are planned. Recreational land and open space will consist of 69 acres of golf course, outdoor recreational opportunities and lakes. The project shall be a park/travel trailer recreational vehicle (park/TTRV) development with diverse recreational amenity opportunities. The proposed amenities to be provided include a nine (9) hole golf course and typical accessory uses, structures designed to provide social and recreational space, lakes, natural and landscaped open spaces, and a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. Land Use Summary Tract "A" Park/TTRV Park 45 acres Tract "CR" Commons/Recreation Area (golf course) 53 acres Tract "CO" Conservation Area (preserved wetlands) 3 acres Tract "L" Lake Area 16 acres Tract "B" Buffer Area 5 acres Tract "R" Roads/R.O.W. 15 acres F.P.L. F.P.L Easement 9 acres Total 146 acres Staff Report R-89-15 EAC Meeting 11-1-89 Page 2 2 . Site Description/Vegetation/Wildlife A site inspection of the subject property was conducted on October 16, 1989, by Kimberly Polen (Collier County Planning Services) , accompanied by Dwight Nadeau (William C. McAnly & Associates) . The northwestern corner has previously been cleared, ditched and diked for agricultural purposes. Cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto) , slash pine (Pinus elliottii var. densa) , wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera) and Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) are found scattered throughout this corner. Live oak (Quercus sp. ) and dahoon holly (Ilex cassine) are represented in limited numbers. The remaining L-shaped portion of the property that has not been used for agriculture purpose contains many remnants of wetlands, such as swamp fern (Blechnum serrulatum) , saw grass (Cladium lamaicensis) , rush (Juncus sp. ) , myrsine (Myrsine quianensis) , saltbush (Baccharis halmifolia) and muscadine grape vine (Vitis rotundifolia) . There are at least three acres of wetlands comprising two areas, located in the central south half of the property. Most of the eastern half is dominated by pine/palmetto flatwoods, consisting of slash pine, saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) , wax myrtle, lantana (Lantana camara) , and other graminoid ground cover. 3 . Staff Comments and/or Concerns: a. South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) jurisdictional boundaries need to be indicated on the site plan. Mitigation per Collier County, ACOE and SFMWD, where applicable, needs to be addressed. Recommendations: 1. Petitioner shall be subject to Ordinance 75-21 (or the tree/vegetation removal ordinance in existence at the time of permitting) , requiring the acquisition of a tree removal permit prior to any land clearing. A site clearing plan shall be submitted to the Natural Resources Management Department for their review and subject to approval prior to any work on the site. This plan may be submitted in phases to coincide with the development schedule. The site clearing plan shall clearly depict how the final site layout incorporates Staff Report R-89-15 EAC Meeting 11-1-89 Page 3 retained native vegetation to the maximum extent possible and how roads, buildings, lakes, parking lots, and other facilities have been oriented to accommodate this goal. Adopted by EAC on 4/1/87 2 . Native species shall be utilized, as described below, in the site landscaping plan. A landscape plan for all landscaping on the development shall be submitted to the County Landscape Architect and to a County Environmental Specialist for their review and shall be subject to their approval. The landscape design shall incorporate a minimum of 60% native plants, by number, including trees, shrubs, and ground cover. At least 60% of the trees, 60% of the shrubs, and 60% of the groundcover shall be native species. At the discretion of the County Landscape Architect or County Environmental Specialist a higher percentage of trees or shrubs can offset an equal percentage of groundcover. For example, the use of 70% native trees could allow the use of only 50% native groundcover. This plan shall depict the incorporation of native species and their mix with other species, if any. The goal of site landscaping shall be the re-creation of native vegetation and habitat characteristics lost on the site during construction or due to past activities. Adopted by EAC on 12/7/88 3 . All exotic plants, as defined in the County Code, shall be removed during each phase of construction from development areas, open space areas, and preserve areas. Following site development, a maintenance program shall be implemented to prevent re-invasion of the site by such exotic species. This plan, which will describe control techniques and inspection intervals, shall be filed with and subject to approval by the Natural Resources Management Department and the Community Development Division. Adopted by EAC on 4/1/87 4 . If, during the course of site clearing, excavation, or other constructional activities, an archaeological or historical site, artifact, or other indicator is discovered, all development at that location shall be immediately stopped and the Natural Resources Management Department notified. Development will be suspended for a sufficient length of time to enable the Natural Resources Management Department or a designated consultant to assess the find and determine the proper course of action in regard to its salvageability. The Staff Report R-89-15 EAC Meeting 11-1-89 Page 4 Natural Resources Management Department will respond to any such notification in a timely and efficient manner so as to provide only a minimal interruption to any constructional activities. Adopted by EAC on 4/1/87 5. Mitigation involving viable, naturally functioning transitional wetlands shall be recognized and approved by Collier County (Collier County Growth Management Plan Sec. 6. 3) , ACOE and SFWMD. 6. The constructed lakes shall maintain a littoral zone around the lake with typical native aquatic vegetation relocated from on site and/or propagated by commercial sources. A littoral zone will be designed in accordance with SFWMD and ACOE permit specifications. 7 . All jurisdictional wetlands, preservation areas shall be flagged by the petitioner prior to any construction. These areas shall be field approved by Collier County Planning Services Environmental Review staff. Areas shall not be altered or modified, with the exception of exotic vegetation removal, from the natural state unless other wise stipulated in an approved mitigation plan. 8 . Prior to development activities, wetlands, preservation areas, buffer zones, natural vegetation/landscape areas or other area designated protected during the site plan review process shall be clearly marked by suitable barriers or visual markers no closer than six feet from such areas. PREPARED BY: (. - DATE: �Q/2C 17 Kimberly Polen REVIEWED BY: L>�I/47,%; ' DATE: /006 enneth W. ginski PLANNING SERVICES (Environmental Review) STAFF REPORT FOR EAC MEETING 11/1/1989 Petition: R-89-14 : Robert L. Duane of Hole, Montes and Associates, Inc. , representing Fredrick R. Pauly, Trustee; requesting a zoning change from A-2 to PUD. "Breezwood" . Considerations: 1. Location/Proposal: The 7 . 4 ± acre tract is located on the southwest corner of the Immokalee Road and I-75 interchange. It is bounded on the west and east by undeveloped A-2 zoned lands. The proposed contemplates development of two tracts. Tract I is 2 . 63 acres in area and permits the full range of retail uses. Tract II is 3 . 06 acres in area and is limited to non-retail commercial uses. Land Use and Protect Phasing Commercial - Tract I 2 . 63 acres Motel/Office - Tract II 3 . 06 acres Retention Area - 1. 12 acres (includes 0. 25 acres of existing wetland habitat) Conservation Area - 0. 61 acres An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) waiver was granted for several reasons. First, the area appears to have been impacted in the past (fire and drainage) and has been heavily overgrown with Muscadine grape vine (Vitis rotundifolia ) . Secondly, the viable wetland area will be incorporated into the proposed site plan. Thirdly, a buffer zone will be set aside at the rear of the site to allow for additional foraging habitat of the Red Cockaded Woodpeckers located on the sites immediately to the south and southwest (approximately 450 feet away) . Staff Report R-89-14 EAC Meeting 11-1-89 Page 2 2 . Site Description/Vegetation/Wildlife: A site inspection of the subject property was conducted on October 24 , 1989, by Kimberly Polen (Collier County Planning Services) , accompanied by Geza Wass de Cezege (Southern biomes, EIS) and Robert Duane (Hole, Montes and Associates, Inc. ) . The jurisdictional wetlands, indicated on the vegetation map, have been accepted by the U.S. Army corps of Engineers. The wetlands (Approximately 0. 68 acres) comprised of three types as follows: 1) Fresh water marsh (0. 68 acres) , 2) Wax myrtle/fern marsh (0. 12 acres) and 3) Willow pond (0. 07 acres) . The northern half of the site appears to have been impacted in the past by drainage and fire, which has altered the hydrology and plant community to upland conditions. Dominant vegetation consists of wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera) canopy with broomsedge (Andropogon Glomertus) , goldenrod (Solidago stricta Ait. ) , panic grass (Panicum amarulum) and other graminoid ground cover. From the southeastern corner of the northern half to the northwestern corner of the southern half this area contains remnants of wetlands, such as swamp fern (Blechnum serrulatium) , saw grass (Cladium iamaicense) , saltbush (Baccharis halmifolia) , cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto) and Muscadine grape vine (Vitus rotundifolia) . The western half of the site's center consists of wetlands. The fresh water marsh consists of common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisifolia) , swamp fern, buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) , pop ash (Fraxinus caroliniana) , coastal willow (Salix caroliniana) and cypress (Taxodium distichum) . The dominant vegetation of the wax myrtle/fern marsh is a dense wax myrtle canopy, some Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) and a swamp and march fern understory. The willow pond, at the lowest elevation, is dominated with a coastal plains willow canopy, some buttonbush, pop ash, flags, arrowhead (Sagittaria lancifolia L. ) and saw grass as understory. Staff Report R-89-14 EAC Meeting 11-1-89 Page 3 To the east of the wetlands lies an area that has been impacted with approximately 50% melaleuca (Melaleuca sp. ) among some pine, scattered cypress, wax myrtle, wiregrass (Aristida stricta) , panic grass and other herbaceous ground cover. The southern half of the site is primarily pine flatwoods. Towards the southern boundary the pine canopy becomes more dense with fewer scattered cypress and understory (wax myrtle, saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) , wiregrass, panic grass, and other herbaceous ground cover) becomes more clumped with open space. Wildlife observed: Mockingbird 3 . Staff Comments and/or Concerns: a. There are 0. 68 acres or wetlands, jurisdictional to the Army Corps of Engineers, which can be used to fulfill most of the required 1. 1 acre water management system, thereby saving uplands for development. b. South Florida Water Management District jurisdictional boundaries need to be indicated on the site plan. c. Since the wetlands are shared by two land owners, it would be beneficial to the water management plans of both parties to create a singe watershed for these wetlands, and divert water into the system from both parcels. d. A naturally vegetated littoral zone (edge) , supplemented by utilizing the plant materials from the excavated area of the marsh, would crate an attractive amenity, help restore the hydroperiod and provide additional retention without the loss of upland space. e. Approximately two (2) acres of pine forest are prime red-cockaded woodpecker foraging habitat. Although tree cavities were not found. The Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission and Wildlife Service will require a buffer along the south property line of at least eighty (80) feet with limitations, on the Staff Report R-89-14 EAC Meeting 11-1-89 Page 4 additional 1 + acres, to low intensity use and deed restrictions to a forty percent + (40%) prime canopy in landscaping, parking, and open space. Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of R-89-14 subject to the following stipulations: 1. Petitioner shall be subject to Ordinance 75-21 (or the tree/vegetation removal ordinance in existence at the time of permitting) , requiring the acquisition of a tree removal permit prior to any land clearing. A site clearing plan shall be submitted to the Natural Resources Management Department for their review and subject to approval prior to any work on the site. This plan may be submitted in phases to coincide with the development schedule. The site clearing plan shall clearly depict how the final site layout incorporates retained native vegetation to the maximum extent possible and how roads, buildings, lakes, parking lots, and other facilities have been oriented to accommodate this goal. 2 . Native species shall be utilized, as described below, in the site landscaping plan. A landscape plan for all landscaping on the development shall be submitted to the County Landscape Architect and to a County Environmental Specialist for their review and shall be subject to their approval. The landscape design shall incorporate a minimum of 60% native plants, by number, including trees, shrubs, and ground cover. At least 60% of the trees, 60% of the shrubs, and 60% of the groundcover shall be native species. At the discretion of the County Landscape Architect or County Environmental Specialist a higher percentage of trees or shrubs can offset an equal percentage of groundcover. For example, the use of 70% native trees could allow the use of only 50% native groundcover. This plan shall depict the incorporation of native species and their mix with other species, if any. The goal of site landscaping shall be the re-creation of native vegetation and habitat characteristics lost on the site during construction or due to past activities. 3 . All exotic plants, as defined in the County Code, shall be removed during each phase of construction from development areas, open space areas, and preserve areas. Following site development, a maintenance program shall be implemented to prevent re-invasion of the site by such Staff Report R-89-14 EAC Meeting 11-1-89 Page 5 exotic species. This plan, which will describe control techniques and inspection intervals, shall be filed with and subject to approval by the Natural Resources Management Department and the Community Development Division. 4 . If, during the course of site clearing, excavation, or other constructional activities, an archaeological or historical site, artifact, or other indicator is discovered, all development at that location shall be immediately stopped and the Natural Resources Management Department notified. Development will be suspended for a sufficient length of time to enable the Natural Resources Management Department or a designated consultant to assess the find and determine the proper course of action in regard to its salvageability. The Natural Resources Management Department will respond to any such notification in a timely and efficient manner so as to provide only a minimal interruption to any constructional activities. (No.s 1, 3,4 Adopted by EAC on 4/1/87) (No. 2 Adopted by EAC on 12/7/88) 5. At least an eighty (80) foot buffer (preservation of . 61± acres) will be set aside for foraging habitat for the red cockaded woodpeckers (RCW) colonizing on adjacent tracts of land. This conservation area will be left in its native state as long as the RCW's are present in the immediate vicinity. Note: Viable foraging habitat within a RCW colony range becomes jurisdictional to Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission and the U. S. Fish and wildlife Service. 6. In the retention area, indicted on the master plan, a 0. 25 acre of existing wetland habitat will be set aside for preservation. The wetland will have a natural vegetated littoral zone by utilizing the plant materials from the excavated area of the marsh. 7 . All jurisdictional wetlands, preservation areas shall be flagged by the petitioner prior to any construction. These areas shall be field approved by Collier County Planning Services Environmental Review staff. Areas shall not be altered or modified, with the exception of exotic vegetation removal, from the natural state unless other wise stipulated in an approved mitigation plan. Staff Report R-89-14 EAC Meeting 11-1-89 Page 6 8 . Prior to development activities, wetlands, preservation areas, buffer zones, natural vegetation/landscape areas or other area designated protected during the site plan review process shall be clearly marked by suitable barriers or visual markers no closer than six feet from such areas. • PREPARED BY: 1.40? DATE: /4 ,4? a 7 Kimberly -, en (74 REVIEWED BY: wi "r/O (* DATE: Kenneth W. . ginski PLANNING SERVICES (Environmental Review) STAFF REPORT FOR EAC MEETING 11/15/1989 Petition: R-89-24/PU-89-19: Fred N. Thomas, Jr. , Executive Director of Collier County Housing Authority; requesting a zoning change from A-1MH to RSF-4 and a provisional use "B" of RSF-4 for group housing for the Farm Worker Village in Immokalee. Considerations: 1. Location/Proposed Use: The subject property 19. 6± acres, is located on the north and east side of SR 29, across the street from Village Oaks Elementary School, and adjacent to the southern boundary of the existing Farm Worker Village. The project entails a 50 unit addition to the existing Farm Worker Village, a publicly owned and assisted Farm Labor Housing Community. SITE SUMMARY Building area 1. 11 acres 5. 7% Impervious area 2 . 42 acres 12 .4% Landscape/open areas 8. 64 acres 44 . 0% Retention area/ 4. 90 acres 25. 0% Natural depression Existing Canal 2 . 54 acres 12 . 9% Totals 19. 61 acres 100% Total number of units = 50 Density = 2 . 55 dwelling units/acre 2 . Site Description/Vegetation: A site visit of the subject property was conducted on October 11, 1989, by Kimberly Polen and Barbara Prynoski (Collier County Planning Services) , accompanied by Fred Thomas (Collier County Housing Authority) . Staff Report R-89-24/PU-89-19 EAC Meeting 11-15-89 Page 2 Most of the property (approximately 70%) is dominated by pine/palmetto flatwoods, consisting of slash pine (Pinus elliottii var. densa) , saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) , wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera) , beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) and other graminoid ground cover. The remaining portions (approximately 25%) consist of two wetlands. The largest wetland area is located along the northern boundary. The other is located along the eastern boundary. Both wetlands contain broomsedge (Andropogon glomertus) , goldenrod (solidago stricta a.t. ) , saw grass (Cladium lamaicense) , swamp fern (Blechnum serrulatum) , saltbush (Baccharis halmifolia) , and occasionally coastal willow (salix caroliniana) . 3 . Staff Comments and/or Concerns: a. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) jurisdictional boundaries need to be indicated on the site plan. b. Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission (FGFWFC) need to be notified to ensure there are no sensitive habitats that might be impacted by the proposed development. Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of R-89-24/PU-89-19 subject to the following stipulations: 1. Petitioner shall be subject to Ordinance 75-21 (or the tree/vegetation removal ordinance in existence at the time of permitting) , requiring the acquisition of a tree removal permit prior to any land clearing. A site clearing plan shall be submitted to the Natural Resources Management Department for their review and subject to approval prior to any work on the site. This plan may be submitted in phases to coincide with the development schedule. The site clearing plan shall clearly depict how the final site layout incorporates retained native vegetation to the maximum extent possible and how roads, buildings, lakes, parking lots, and other facilities have been oriented to accommodate this goal. Adopted by EAC on 4/1/87. Staff Report R-89-24/PU-89-19 EAC Meeting 11-15-89 Page 3 2 . Native species shall be utilized, as described below, in the site landscaping plan. A landscape plan for all landscaping on the development shall be submitted to the County Landscape Architect and to a County Environmental Specialist for their review and shall be subject to their approval. The landscape design shall incorporate a minimum of 60% native plants, by number, including trees, shrubs, and ground cover. At least 60% of the trees, 60% of the shrubs, and 60% of the groundcover shall be native species. At the discretion of the County Landscape Architect or County Environmental Specialist a higher percentage of trees or shrubs can offset an equal percentage of groundcover. For example, the use of 70% native trees could allow the use of only 50% native groundcover. This plan shall depict the incorporation of native species and their mix with other species, if any. The goal of site landscaping shall be the re-creation of native vegetation and habitat characteristics lost on the site during construction or due to past activities. Adopted by EAC on 12/7/88. 3 . All exotic plants, as defined in the County Code, shall be removed during each phase of construction from development areas, open space areas, and preserve areas. Following site development, a maintenance program shall be implemented to prevent re-invasion of the site by such exotic species. This plan, which will describe control techniques and inspection intervals, shall be filed with and subject to approval by the Natural Resources Management Department and the Community Development Division. Adopted by EAC on 4/1/87. 4 . If, during the course of site clearing, excavation, or other constructional activities, an archaeological or historical site, artifact, or other indicator is discovered, all development at that location shall be immediately stopped and the Natural Resources Management Department notified. Development will be suspended for a sufficient length of time to enable the Natural Resources Management Department or a designated consultant to assess the find and determine the proper course of action in regard to its salvageability. The Natural Resources Management Department will respond to any such notification in a timely and efficient manner so as to provide only a minimal interruption to any constructional activities. Adopted by EAC on 4/1/87. Staff Report R-89-24/PU-89-19 EAC Meeting 11-15-89 Page 4 5. ACOE permit shall be obtained and a copy will be forwarded to Collier County Planning Services Environmental Review Staff (CCPSERS) . If required ACOE mitigation alters the proposed R-89-24, the site plan shall be subject to the review process in effect at that time. 6. All jurisdictional wetlands, preserve/conservation areas shall be flagged by the petitioner prior to any construction. These areas shall be field approved by CCPSERS. Areas shall not be altered or modified, with the exception of exotic vegetation removal, from the natural state unless otherwise stipulated in an approved mitigation plan. 7 . A native, existing vegetated (or native species supplemented) buffer zone shall be provided around the entire site, except in areas where limits of sod abuts property lines, through retention areas, and around roads and culverts. The buffer zone shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet and increased where feasible. 8. To provide maximum preservation of trees and wildlife habitat value, existing native vegetation shall be used in landscaping. Slash pines and oaks, indicted on the tree survey, outside the line of construction activities (buildings, paved & park areas) shall be retained. 9. Documentation of approval of the survey (methodology and results) conducted by petitioner's agent and/or a letter obtained from the FGFWFC stating if there are any sensitive habitats concerning protected animal species. If so required or if during development activities protected species are encountered, CCPSERS shall immediately be notified and project designs shall be adjusted, if warranted. PREPARED BY: j'7 .4 / ri DATE: /1/07 Kimberl • •len ,/� REVIEWED BY: ,,0 �1/ /,�;� ` DATE: /4' Kenneth W. f aginski PLANNING SERVICES (Environmental Review) STAFF REPORT FOR EAC MEETING 11/15/1989 Petition: R-89-13/SMP-89-10: William E. Payne, P.E. of Hole, Montes & Associates, Inc. , representing Peninsula Improvement Corporation; requesting a zoning change from A-2 & A-2ST to PUD "Hawks Ridge" . Considerations: 1. Location/Proposed Uses: The site is located in Section 23 , Township 49S, Range 25E; bounded on the north by Pinewoods Subdivision, on the west by Royal Poinciana Golf Course and on the east by Airport-Pulling Road. The project is approximately 1. 5 miles north of Golden Gate Parkway. Petitioner proposes development of this vacant, A-2 A-2ST zoned 78 .8 acre tract into a mixed use single family - multi-family subdivision. Land use proposed is as follows: residential single family (93 units) 34 .91 acres 44% residential multi-family (143 units) 12 . 60 acres 16% recreational .76 acres 1% road right-of-way 10. 60 acres 13% lake 1. 13 acres 1% wetlands and common areas 18 . 83 acres 25% Presently, there is no specific plan for the development of the multi-family tract located in the southwest corner of the property. 2 . Site Description/Vegetation/Wildlife: Three site visits were made. Site visits were made on August 28, 1989 by staff and on October 19, 1989 by Barbara Prynoski and Greg Robertson, Senior Engineer, Collier County, accompanied by Mark Morton and Brian Nelson of Barron-Collier and Tim Durham of Wilson, Miller, Barton, Soll and Peek, Inc. On October 25, 1989 a site visit was conducted by Barbara Prynoski of Collier Staff R-89-13/SMP-89-10 ort p / 89-10 EAC Meeting 11-15-89 Page 2 County accompanied by Mark Morton and Brian Nelson. Wetlands on the subject property comprise 17 . 20 acres of the 78 . 83 acre parcel (source: Environmental Impact 1 Statement (EIS) , revised October 1989) . Five wetlands exist on site; a 15± acre wetland in the northwest with an "ST" zoning overlay, a 1. 32 ± acre wetland centrally located; and three less than 0. 5 acre isolated wetland areas near Airport Road. This generally flat site naturally drains to the large, viable wetland in the northwest. A smaller portion of storm water flows to the northern boundary. Vegetation in the northwest, northeast, southeast and central wetlands are described in attachment "A" Hawks Ridge EIS response, pages 3 and 4. Additional species noted by Staff are red bay (Persea borbonia) , arrowhead (Sagittaria lancifolia) , rush (Juncus sp. ) , maidencane (Panicum hemitomon) , and occasional downy rosemyrtle (Rhodomyrtus tomentosus) . The eastern central wetland is described on page 4 of the revised EIS. Site visits revealed standing water 4± feet in the northwest wetland and saturated soils to 12 inches in other wetland areas. Reader is referred to revised EIS, page 5 for proposed wetland fill calculations. Please note that the "County Defined" Wetland area is questionable since County has not defined the boundaries of the wetland. Staff's field observations determine the northwest wetland line to be more landward than the South Florida Water Management District line. Mitigation is proposed for this area of disagreement. The upland portions of the site can be described as follows. The southeast corner consists of a slash pine (Pinus elliottii var. densa) canopy with an understory of saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) clusters, dahoon holly (Ilex cassine) and occasional rusty lyonia (Lyonia ferruginea) , gallberrY (Ilex glabra) , mulberry (Morus sp. ) . Groundcover is primarily pine needles, wiregrass (Aristida sp. ) , hydric sedges and graminoids, broom sedge (Andropogon qlomeratus) , snowberry (Chiococca sp. ) , white bracted sedge (Dichromena latifolia) and cat briar (Smilax sp. ) . Occasional melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquinervia) and Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) is evident. The north central site consists of slash pine, saw palmetto and wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera) . Areas to the south central and Staff Report R-89-13/SMP-89-10 EAC Meeting 11-15-89 Page 3 southwest show greater evidence of melaleuca invasion than the rest of the site. Uplands, overall are pine flatwoods with a saw palmetto understory. Ground cover in many areas, especially along northern boundary is wetland vegetation. i.e. sedges and rushes. This may be due to inundation of the pine flatwoods with no outfall available. Wildlife observed (0) or heard (H) include: mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) (H) red bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) (0) blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) (0) gray catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) (H) northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) (0) Red winged blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus) (0) amphibian egg masses (0) 3 . Comments/Concerns: — The preservation and maintenance of the northwest wetland is Staff's primary concern. There has been no agreement between County Staff and the petitioner's agents on the control structure elevation as of this date. It is hoped that a control elevation will be agreed upon prior to the 11/15/89 EAC meeting. Petitioner has agreed to mitigation for the wetland areas proposed to be impacted. Areas of mitigation are the northwest wetland, lake and upland areas such as cul de sacs, buffer zones and open space. Mitigation in the northwest wetland will include preservation, restoration maintenance and enhancement, restoration and maintenance of the historic hydroperiod, and exotic vegetation removal. In the lake area, the maximum number of cypress and other wetland vegetation shall be retained around the lake bank and a littoral zone shall be created along the western side of the lake. Other mitigation proposed is the creation of upland "habitats" in the cul de sac, buffer zone and open space areas. Vegetation shall be retained and supplemented with associated species, i.e. areas of cabbage palms will be supplemented with hammock species such as wild coffee (Psychotria nervosa) . This mitigation reflects the intent of Collier County Comprehensive Plan objectives 6. 2 and 6. 3 and associated policies. I Staff Report R-89-13/SMP-89-10 EAC Meeting 11-15-89 Page 4 On August 28, 1989 an elevated area was observed along the southeast border of the northwest wetland. Vegetation on this elevated area consisted of oak and cabbage palm. This may or may not be indicative of an archaeological site. Petitioner has agreed to allow a representative of the Southwest Florida Archaeological Society to walk the area in question and make a determination. Two protected plant species are on the subject site; Butterfly orchid (Encyclis tempensis) and wild pine (Tillandsia fasciculata) . These species are listed as protected by the Florida Department of Agriculture. Recommendations: Considering the above, Staff recommends approval of R-89-13/SMP-89-10 with the following stipulations. 1. Petitioner shall be subject to Ordinance 75-21 (or the tree/vegetation removal ordinance in existence at the time of permitting) , requiring the acquisition of a tree removal permit prior to any land clearing. A site clearing plan shall be submitted to the Natural Resources Management Department for their review and subject to approval prior to any work on the site. This plan may be submitted in phases to coincide with the development schedule. The site clearing plan shall clearly depict how the final site layout incorporates retained native vegetation to the maximum extent possible and how roads, buildings, lakes, parking lots, and other facilities have been oriented to accommodate this goal. Adopted by EAC on 4/1/87. 2 . Native species shall be utilized, as described below, in the site landscaping plan. A landscape plan for all landscaping on the development shall be submitted to the County Landscape Architect and to a County Environmental Specialist for their review and shall be subject to their approval. The landscape design shall incorporate a minimum of 60% native plants, by number, including trees, shrubs, and ground cover. At least 60% of the trees, 60% of the shrubs, and 60% of the groundcover shall be native species. At the discretion of the County Landscape Architect or County Environmental Specialist a higher percentage of trees or shrubs can offset an equal Staff Report R-89-13/SMP-89-10 EAC Meeting 11-15-89 Page 5 percentage of groundcover. For example, the use of 70% native trees could allow the use of only 50% native groundcover. This plan shall depict the incorporation of native species and their mix with other species, if any. The goal of site landscaping shall be the re-creation of native vegetation and habitat characteristics lost on the site during construction or due to past activities. Adopted by EAC on 12/7/88. 3 . All exotic plants, as defined in the County Code, shall be removed during each phase of construction from development areas, open space areas, and preserve areas. Following site development, a maintenance program shall be implemented to prevent re-invasion of the site by such exotic species. This plan, which will describe control techniques and inspection intervals, shall be filed with and subject to approval by the Natural Resources Management Department and the Community Development Division. Adopted by EAC on 4/1/87. 4 . If, during the course of site clearing, excavation, or — other constructional activities, an archaeological or historical site, artifact, or other indicator is discovered, all development at that location shall be immediately stopped and the Natural Resources Management Department notified. Development will be suspended for a sufficient length of time to enable the Natural Resources Management Department or a designated consultant to assess the find and determine the proper course of action in regard to its salvageability. The Natural Resources Management Department will respond to any such notification in a timely and efficient manner so as to provide only a minimal interruption to any constructional activities. Adopted by EAC on 4/1/87. 5. A member of the Southwest Archaeological Society shall accompany the petitioner and a County representative to assess the site for possible archaeological resources. 6. Petitioner shall obtain all necessary local, state and federal permits. Petitioner shall submit a signed and sealed professional survey of all wetland jurisdictional areas of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) . 7 . Documentation of approval of the survey (methodology and results) conducted by petitioner's agent and/or a permit shall be obtained from the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission in regards to the presence and distribution of protected animal species. If so required Staff Report R-89-13/SMP-89-10 EAC Meeting 11-15-89 Page 6 or if during development activities protected species are encountered, Collier County Planning Services Environmental Review staff shall immediately be notified and project designs shall be adjusted, if warranted. 8 . Protected plant species (butterfly orchid and wild pine) and those sighted during development activities shall be protected from injury or relocated on site, preferably to preserve or landscaping areas. Locations of protected species shall be shown on site plan as well as transplantation locations. 9. Preserve or conservation areas shall be delineated by a signed and sealed professional survey on the site plan. 10. A natural vegetation buffer shall be required around protected wetlands at least 15 feet landward of wetlands in all places and average at least twenty-five feet (25) wide. 11. Control structure elevations in protected, created or restored wetlands shall be established to maintain or improve adequate hydroperiods. The control structure elevation shall be designed to meet the requirements of South Florida Water Management District and Collier County Engineering and Water Management Department. 12 . Boundaries of Special Treatment (ST) areas shall be flagged by the petitioner and field verified by Collier County Environmental Staff. The ST area shall be delineated by a signed and sealed professional survey on the site plan. 13 . Site clearing plan and approvals shall be phased with construction. No clearing shall be allowed in the southwest corner of the property until plans are submitted for the multi-family tract. 14 (a) . Quantitative criteria for mitigation shall be based on the results of final field determinations made by Collier County Environmental Staff. Compensation proposals shall provide reasonable assurance that resource impacts will be offset. Areas of mitigation shall include, but shall not be limited to the northwest wetland, central wetland, lake designated on conceptual site plan, and upland areas such as cul de sacs, open space and buffer zones. Staff Report R-89-13/SMP-89-10 EAC Meeting 11-15-89 Page 7 14 (b) . Mitigation plans proposed in wetlands to be preserved, restored, enhanced shall include a description of area (location and size) , vegetation proposed to be planted, source of vegetation (transplantation from impacted areas preferred) , hydrologic regime, exotic vegetation removal, monitoring and maintenance plan. Monitoring and maintenance programs shall be provided for a minimum of five years post construction. 14 (c) . Mitigation proposed in upland areas shall emphasize establishment of habitat value. Vegetation retained and supplemented shall focus on wildlife value and establishment of native vegetative "communities" . 14 (d) . Lake mitigation in both the proposed water management retention area and lake designated on conceptual site plan shall include littoral zone plantings of native, aquatic vegetation. 15. Petitioner shall be subject to all ordinances in effect at commencement of construction. PREPARED BY: - - , DATE: //e4/ Barbara Prynoski REVIEWED BY: iG•�,1/ , ti4 DATE: l`0 �"f Kenneth W Baginski ,yf'- -cilincn11- WILSON • MILLER • BARTON • SOLL & PEEK, INC. ENGINEERS PLANNERS SURVEYORS 1383 AIRPORT-PULLING ROAD NORTH. NAPLES, FLORIDA 33942-9986 1813] 643-4545 October 19 , 1989 Ms . Barbara Prynoski Environmental Specialist I Planning Services Collier County Government 2800 North Horseshoe Drive Naples , FL 33942 SUBJECT: Hawksridge EIS Response Dear Ms . Prynoski , The following answers are offered in response to your letter to William Payne , P.E. of August 28 , 1989 : 1 . WAS THE SFWMD REPRESENTATIVE SHOWN THE OTHER TWO ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DELINEATED WETLANDS? The representative from South Florida Water Management District elected not to inspect the other two wetland areas as delineated by the Army Corps of Engineers due to their size in relationship to the threshold criteria stated in the South Florida Water Management District Management and Storage of Surface Waters Permit Information Manual , Volume IV, Appendix 7a, Isolated wetlands, effective April 15 , 1987 , Page B-45, Section 3 . 0 . 2 . ARE YOU CERTAIN THAT THERE IS NOT A CONNECTION TO THE HEADWATERS OF THE GORDON RIVER, THEREBY TRIGGERING FDER JURISDICTION? Florida Department of Environmental Regulation issued a "Formal Jurisdictional declaratory Statement" as authorized pursuant to Section 403 .914 , Florida Statutes , and Florida Administrative Code Rule 17-12 . 040 on April 17 , 1989 ( see Exhibit F and Attachment 10 , FDER Jurisdictional Map)', which did not show a connection to the headwaters of the Gordon River . As discussed in the information provided to Project Review Services for the WMAB, the project site is isolated. In fact adjacent properties are flooding the property resulting in a backup of water into the uplands . This flooding and backup has been remedied in the water management design and approved by staff. RAYMOND W.MILLER P.E.- WILLIAM L.BARTON,P.E.• THOMAS R.PEEK.PE..P.L.S.• WILBUR M.CHRRTIANSEN,PL S.• CLIFFORD H.SCHNEIOER.PE. BENJAMIN C.PRATT,P.E..PL.S.• CARL H.SOLL PLS. • FERMIN A.DIAZ.P.E. • JOHN E.BOUTWELL.P.L.S.• GARY L.DANCA.C.P.A.• ALAN C.REYNOLDS.A.I.C.P Fort Myers.Florida[013(337-4611 v WILSON • MILLER • BARTON • BOLL S PEEK, INC. 41 Ms . Barbara Prynoski - 2 - October 19 , 1989 3 . DEFINE "SHRUB AND BRUSHLAND. " The area defined as "Shrub and Brushland" on Attachment 4 "Vegetation Map" of the PUD Document has been changed to "Palmetto Prairie" to more accurately reflect the vegetation present. A portion of the Florida Land Use Cover and Forms Classification System which defines Palmetto Prairies is attached. 4 . SPECIFIC TO EIS : 4 .A.2 (a) HOW MUCH STORMWATER, ON THE AVERAGE, WILL BE GENERATED BY A PROJECT OF THIS TYPE AND SIZE: WHAT WILL THE "CONTROLLED DISCHARGE RATE" BE? Please refer to the Cypress Run Planned Unit Development Rezone Petition and Master Plan Approval Application submitted on June 16 , 1989 , to the Collier County Development Services Center ( reference Cypress Run PUD HMA File Number . 88 . 114 , Section Cypress Run PUD Water Management Plan, June , 1989 , Rages 1-3 ; Calculation Sheets 1-11 ; and Attachment 2 , Conceptual Drainage Plan) . 4 .A. 2 (d) HOW WILL THE FINAL WATER MANAGEMENT DESIGN BE UTILIZED TO MINIMIZE STORMWATER RUNOFF? SPREADER SWALES? OTHER METHODS? PROVIDE DETAILS . Please refer to the Cypress Run Planned Unit Development Rezone Petition and Master Plan Approval Application submitted on June 16 , 1989 , to the Collier County Development Services Center ( reference Cypress Run PUD HMA File Number . 88 . 114 , Section Cypress Run PUD Water Management Plan, June , 1989 , Pages 1-3 ; Calculation Sheets 1-11 ; and Attachment 2 , Conceptual Drainage Plan) . 4 .A. 3 (b) PLEASE CLARIFY HOW THERE CAN BE ONLY 8 .8 ACRES OF "ELEVATED ROADS, PARKING AND STRUCTURES" IF APPROXIMATELY 60 ACRES ARE TO BE DEVELOPED? (MINUS WETLAND AND LAKE EXCAVATION) . The 8 . 8 acres refers to elevated roadways and parking only. Please refer to the attached revised page 4 of the Cypress Run Environmental Impact Statement dated June , 1989 , which is part of the Planned Unit Development Rezone Petition and Master Plan Approval Application. • WILSON • MILLER • BARTON • BOLL& PEEK, INC. Ms . Barbara Prynoski - 3 - October 19 , 1989 Please also refer to sheet 3 of 11 in the Water Management Plan section of the PUD which provides an Area Breakdown Table indicating the impervious and pervious acreage for the project. 4 .A. 3 (d) SYSTEM WILL ROUTE WATER TO WHICH "IMPACTED WETLAND SYSTEMS"? The planned water management system will route water to the two impacted wetland systems which are designated as Cypress Preserve/Water Management Areas on Attachment 2 , "Conceptual Drainage Plan" of the PUD Document. 4 .A. 3 ( e ) WHAT IS THE EXTENT OF GROUNDWATER RECHARGE AREA ( I .E. , WETLAND) TO BE COVERED BY IMPERIOUS SURFACE? Please refer to our response to 4 .A. 4 ( c ) , paragraph 2 . 4 .A. 4 ( a ) LIST TREE, SHRUB AND...GROUND COVER SPECIES ROUND IN WETLANDS - I .E. , WHAT TYPE OF HARDWOOD WETLAND IS PRESENT? WHAT PERCENT OF ALL WETLAND SYSTEMS HEALTHY OR STRESSED, WILL BE MODIFIED? A list of trees, shrubs and ground covers found in the wetland areas are identified as follows: Northwestern and Central Wetland Trees Shrubs Ground Covers Cypress Wax Myrtle Saw Grass Pine Button Bush Broom Sedge Willow Brazilian Pepper Blue Flag Pond Apple Salt Bush St . John' s Wort Red Maple Caesar Weed Melaleuca Swamp Fern Cabbage Palm Coin Wort Dahoon Holly Cattail l�v WILSON • MILLER • BARTON • BOLL 6 PEEK, INC. Ms . Barbara Prynoski - 3 - October 19, 1989 Please also refer to sheet 3 of 11 in the Water Management Plan section of the PUD which provides an Area Breakdown Table indicating the impervious and pervious acreage for the project. 4 .A. 3 ( d) SYSTEM WILL ROUTE WATER TO WHICH "IMPACTED WETLAND SYSTEMS"? The planned water management system will route water to the two impacted wetland systems which are designated as Cypress Preserve/Water Management Areas on Attachment 2 , "Conceptual Drainage Plan" of the PUD Document. 4 .A. 3 ( e ) WHAT IS THE EXTENT OF GROUNDWATER RECHARGE AREA ( I .E. , WETLAND) TO BE COVERED BY IMPERIOUS SURFACE? Please refer to our response to 4 .A. 4 ( c ) , paragraph 2 . 4 .A. 4 ( a ) LIST TREE, SHRUB AND....GROUND COVER SPECIES ROUND IN WETLANDS - I . E. , WHAT TYPE OF HARDWOOD WETLAND IS PRESENT? WHAT PERCENT OF ALL WETLAND SYSTEMS HEALTHY OR STRESSED, WILL BE MODIFIED? A list of trees, shrubs and ground covers found in the wetland areas are identified as follows : Northwestern and Central Wetland Trees Shrubs Ground Covers Cypress Wax Myrtle Saw Grass Pine Button Bush Broom Sedge Willow Brazilian Pepper Blue Flag Pond Apple Salt Bush St. John' s Wort Red Maple Caesar Weed Melaleuca Swamp Fern Cabbage Palm Coin Wort Dahoon Holly Cattail si - ..� s WILSON • MILLER • BARTON • BOLL& PEEK. INC. ice! Ms . Barbara Prynoski - 4 - October 19 , 1989 Northeastern and Southeastern Wetland Same as above with the exception of Pond Apple , Red Maple , and Blue Flag. Eastern Central Wetland Trees Shrubs Ground Covers Cypress Button Bush Leather Fern Pine Brazilian Pepper Willow Based on the Table presented in our response to Question 4 .A. 4 ( c) , only 7.9 percent of all wetland systems will be modified. 4 .A. 4 (b) WILL THE CONTROL STRUCTURE BE "SET" AT 2 FEET ABOVE GRADE OR AT 8 .7 ' - 9 . 0 ' TO RESTORE THE — HYDROPERIOD? (ROADS..JILL BE CONSTRUCTED AT 9 . 5' . ) The control structure will be set at 7 . 0 NGVD. This will result in a longer duration of higher water levels in the wetland areas . Also, following wet season storm events , the water in the system will rise above the control elevation for a duration which will vary with storm intensity. This combination of higher water levels and longer hydroperiods will greatly benefit the wetland areas . 4 .A. 4 ( c) WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WILL REDUCE IMPACTS ON WETLANDS AND RENOURISH WETLANDS ONLY IF WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN DIRECTS STORMWATER TO DRAIN WEST AND NORTHWEST OF DEVELOPMENT. DELINEATE BY ACREAGE EACH WETLAND AREA AND THE AMOUNT OF FILL WHICH WILL BE PLACED IN EACH AREA. WHAT WILL BE THE EXACT USE FOR THE "INVADED WETLAND" ON THE PERIPHERY OF THE "ST" AREA? FROM THE CONTEXT, IT APPEARS THAT THIS "WATER MANAGEMENT AREA" WILL BE ANOTHER LAKE. WHAT IS A "DIVERSIFIED SYSTEM WITH OPEN WATER? PLEASE ELABORATE. 6 0o- WILSON • MILLER • BARTON • BOLL& PEEK, INC. 4° � F 4, Q Ms . Barbara Prynoski - 5 - October 19 , 1989 Based upon Policy 6 . 2 . 9 of the Collier County Growth Management Plan, the County definition of wetlands if defined pursuant to the current definitions of the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation ( specifically Section 17-4 of the Florida Administrative Code ) . Utilizing this criteria, the following table lists each wetland area and amount of fill in each wetland. Wetland County Defined Area of Wetland Area Fill West 13 .63 --- Central 1 . 25 0 .91 East-North 0 . 0 --- East-Center 0 . 0 --- East-South 0 .30 0 . 30 TOTALS 15 . 2 1 . 2 The invaded wetland on the periphery of the "ST" area will be cleared of exotics and scraped down to create a shallow lake and prevent regrowth of exotic vegetation. This shallow lake, in conjunction with the existing viable wetland area , will create a diversified wetland system by providing an aquatic refuge during all parts of the year . Wetland vegetation along littoral zones of this shallow lake will provide "wading bird" feeding habitat as well as increased plant diversity ( please also refer to responses below) . o ♦ •- a WILSON • MILLER • BARTON • BOLL& PEEK, INC. Ms. Barbara Prynoski - 6 - October 19 , 1989 4 .A. 5 RE: SHRUB/BRUSHLAND. (A) PROVIDE A SPECIES LIST FOR THIS COMMUNITY AS COLLIER COUNTY DOES NOT RECOGNIZE A HABITAT BY THIS NAME IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. Please refer to our response to Item 3 . 4 .A. 5 (b) HOW CAN "VIABLE WILDLIFE HABITAT" BE CREATED IN THE NORTHEAST WETLAND BY EXOTICS REMOVAL FOLLOWED BY DEVELOPMENT OF THIS WETLAND? NO "PRESERVE AREA" IS SHOWN FOR ANY BUT THE NORTHWEST WETLAND AND A SMALL PERCENTAGE ( 30-40% ) OF THE CENTRAL WETLAND NEAREST IT. OPEN WATER DOES NOT NECESSARILY MAKE A VALUABLE WADING BIRD FEEDING HABITAT. WILL IT BE VEGETATED WITH A LITTORAL ZONE? PLANNING SERVICES RECOMMENDS 6 : 1 OR 10 : 1 LITTORAL ZONE. The primary wildlife habitat improvements for this project will o. ur in the northwestern wetland area . The areas of heavy exotic infestation will be cleared and scraped down to form a shallow lake . Hand clearing will be utilized to eradicate exotic vegetation from the balance of the system. The shallow lake will have a 6 : 1 littoral zone along all edges except those abutting residential lots where a 4 : 1 littoral zone will be used. Inasmuch as the northwestern and central wetlands are being reviewed by the South Florida Management District under their isolated wetland rule (District Rules , Appendix 7 ) , final detailed lake and littoral zone creation plans will be submitted and reviewed as part of the SFWMD Conceptual Permit and SFWMD Construction Permit. 4 .0 ( 1 ) WAS THE STATE DIVISION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONTACTED FOR ANY SITE FORMS FILED FOR THIS AREA? WETLAND/UPLAND INTERFACE AREAS TYPICALLY CONTAIN SUCH SITES . There are no unusual topographic features located within the wetland/upland interface areas, therefore the State Division of Historic Preservation was not contacted. 6 AI o • s WILBON • MILLER • BARTON • BOLL E. PEEK, INC. Ms . Barbara Prynoski - 7 - October 19 , 1989 4 .D MONITORING MITIGATION FOR OTHER AGENCIES ( DER/COE) HISTORICALLY REQUIRES MONITORING. INDICATE YOUR PLANS . EXOTICS WILL HAVE TO BE REMOVED AND A MAINTENANCE PLAN ESTABLISHED. "MONITORING" REFERS TO AN ANNUAL REPORT ON THE RE-GROWTH AND CONTROL OF SUCH EXOTICS . PLEASE ELABORATE. As discussed above , the eradication { f exotic vegetation and the creation of a shallow lake with littoral zones will be permitted through the South Florida Water Management District . Likewise , monitoring of the project' s wetland areas will be approved under the SFWMD permitting procedure . Therefore , we would expect that yearly monitoring and removal of reoccurring exotic vegetation will be proposed. SECTION 5 C. ALTERNATIVES 1 . REDUCE DENSITY, PRESERVE THE ISOLATED WETLANDS , AND ENHANCE THEM THROUGH RE-DESIGN OF THE WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. E. WETLAND HYDROPERIODS WILL NOT BE ENHANCED WITH A CONTROL ELEVATION OF 7 . 0 NGVD. "OPEN WATER" DOES NOT EQUATE TO "OPEN WATER HABITAT" WITHOUT A GRADUAL SHELF SLOPE AND THE PLANTING OF LITTORAL ZONE VEGETATION. PLEASE ADDRESS THESE CONCERNS . The term hydroperiod refers to both the elevation and duration of standing water within a wetland system. This project, as proposed, will route stormwater to the viable wetland areas . A control structure set at 7 . 0 NGVD will then retain water within these areas resulting in a longer hydroperiod. 6 410- , '" WILSON • MILLER • BARTON • BOLL& PEEK, INC. \4 _ Ms . Barbara Prynoski - 8 - October 19 , 1989 Also, as discussed in 4 .A. 4 ( b) above , following wet season storm events , water levels will rise above the control elevation of 7 . 0 NGVD as water is routed through the system. The net result will be an enhancement of the wetland hydroperiods . Items 4 .A. 4 ( c ) and 4 .A. 5 ( b) , address the benefits of gradual shelf slopes and littoral zone vegetation. In summary, the major wetland areas of this project are being reviewed and permitted through the SFWMD permitting process . Three minor depressional areas at the east end of the site were under the SFWMD size threshold of 0 . 5 acres , and were therefore not subject to SFWMD review. Of these three areas , only the southernmost fits the County' s definition of "wetlands" based on Policy 6 . 2 . 9 of the Collier County Growth Management Plan. This area is approximately 0 . 35 acres in size and will be filled as part of the project plan. As allowed in 6 . 2 . 10 and 6 . 4 . 3 of the Collier County Growth Management Plan, the proposed exotic removal and long-term control program, and the use of 6 : 1 _.._ littoral zones is offered as mitigation for this impact. A copy of the Army Corps of Engineers permit approval for this project is attached for your information. Should there be any question or comments , please do not hesitate to contact us . Very truly yours , WILSON, MILLER, BARTON, SOLL & PEEK, INC. Timothy P. Durham, P . E . TD/jsc