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EPTAB Minutes 07/13/1994 ,a'`'\ DRAFT: 7/13/94 APPROVED: ` ? i4 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY TECHNICAL ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES PRESENT: Dorothea Zysko Derek Hodgin Chuck Ray Gary Wilson Nancy Payton Robert Duane David Addison NOTIFIED: Steve Means Gary Beardsley ABSENCES <Due to communication problems Jack Baxter was never officially notified of his appointment to the board, however he did receive a July 11, 1994 Agenda Packet> STAFF: Bill Lorenz Kimberly Polen Kevin Dugan PUBLIC: Virginia Corkran I. Meeting called to order. II . Introduction of new members. III . Roll was called by Dorothea Zysko. IV. The minutes from the June 13 , 1994 meeting were approved unanimously. V. OLD BUSINESS a. Subcommittee/Ad Hoc Committee Work Plan Derek Hodgin reported on the June 20, 1994 Workplan Subcommittee Meeting. He stated in summary the committee made a motion of the following recommendations: a) the formation of two subcommittees: 1) GMP and 2) NRPA; b) change the name of the "workplan" subcommittee to "steering" committee; and c) to discuss possible EPTAB involvement with the Land Development Code revision process. Robert Duane asked if staff would provide a quick overview of their recommended GMP changes to EPTAB prior to EPTAB recommending any change? Bill Lorenz mentioned that staff would be involved in the GMP Amendment Process around the first of the year and that formal hearings would take place in July 1995. . Robert also questioned the fact that no one has presented physical evidence indicating that the LDC is deficient or inconsistent with the GMP? Dorothea responded to the Workplan Subcommittee's recommendation "c" by stating that she believes EPTAB should be informed of any environmental changes affecting the LDC. Nancy Payton responded to the Workplan SubCommittee's recommendations "a" & "b" by stating that she considers the subcommittees as "standing" committees with subcommittees under them. Whereas the Steering Committee, the core "standing" committee, would be responsible for time management of standing committees. Robert suggested that an annual report be published for the BCC's review which presents the completed goals, objectives and policies. Bill indicated that annual reports for water quality are available, yet subjects like habitat have not been accounted for on a regular basis. David Addison said The Conservancy, Inc. has a list of developments which could give the BCC an idea of what habitats have been or are permitted to be eliminated. Robert suggested that EPTAB may want to ask for assistance from the private sector (e.g. non-profit environmental organizations) . Bill said an example of a topical area could be the Sea Turtle Nest Monitoring Trends which the County is currently analyzing. Bill volunteered to provide a list of topical areas for the next meeting in August. Dorothea motioned that the GMP and NRPA Committees would become standing committees and that the Workplan Ad Hoc Committee would be replaced by the Steering Committee, which would also be considered a standing committee. Virginia Corkran suggested that a large list of the current status of the GMP Goals, Objectives and Policies should be posted in the BCC Chambers so everyone can see the results. Dorothea called for a vote to the motion, which was approved unanimously. She also apointed the following members to the following committees: Robert Duane GMP Gary Wilson GMP Gary Beardsley GMP David Addison NRPA Derek Hodgin NRPA Chuck Ray NRPA Steve Means Steering Nancy Payton Steering Dorothea Zysko Steering North Golden Gate Estates (NGGE) Since ther are no members from the NGGE Ad Hoc Committee, Dorothea reiterated what Chris Hagan concerns where prior to his resignation and that Gary Beardsley has contributed a lot of work into the committee. Nancy Payton proposed that the New NRPA Committee should decide what direction the NGGE Ad Hoc Committee should proceed. b. Manatee Protection Plan (MPP) Bill announced that the BCC has been scheduled to hear the MPP on July 19th. Dorothea stated that EPTAB has an obligation to make a recommendation(s) to the BCC. She also said the State is pressing the County to address specific marina sitting criteria in order to gain their approval . Kevin Dugan explained the County's perspective is to review proposed marinas on a site-specific-basis through the development review process. Derek Hodgin clarified the existing regulations. Bill mentioned the fact that if the County can't get the State to agree, the maximum of 1 boat slip per 100' of shoreline may be permanently mandated. David questioned the speed limits around and under the Mcllvane Bay Bridge. Kevin answered by stating the speed limit is 20 mph. David suggested applying a slow speed from the main power pole on the west side of the bridge to the eastern edge of the flotilla canal opening. Dorothea said data collection should be less "sporatic" . Chuck Ray questioned the portion relating to the applicants responsiblity to prove impacts to manatees prior to development and the fact that enforcement should be targeted towards manatee protection (locations and times of manatee use) . Chuck also mentioned the manatee data does not seem to be readily available. Kevin said the State has flown over the area and found manatees to be everywhere throughout the County. Derek read the motion to adopt the following recommendations: 1) State of Florida Manatee Protection data should be available to the public; 2) increase enforcement provisions for locations and times of high manatee usage; and 3) slow speed zone should be placed around and under the Mcllvane Bay Bridge. Dorothea called the motion to a vote, which was approved unanimously. c. Clustering in NRPA's Robert reported on the status on the clustering concept and stated that Barbara Cacchione would be forwarding the information in an executive summary to the BCC in September. d. EPTAB Membership Bill volunteered to clarify the vacancy announcements and term limitations, since there was some discrepancies. VII . NEW BUSINESS NRPA Procedures Manual EPTAB agreed that the manual had been adopted as an official document. Derek reported the status of the Wiggins Pass Plan. He will keep EPTAB posted as to when the 3rd manual is available for discussion. Dorothea briefly mentioned the Wetland Delineation changes that have been adopted by the State as of July 1st. She questioned how these changes might affect the the County's environmental review of proposed developments? Bill answered by indicating that Development services is responsible for providing environmental reviews. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS Virginia suggested that EPTAB might want to send a representative to the Big Cypress Basin Board Meetings in order to keep in touch with current/proposed natural resource management decisions affecting the County. Dorothea mentioned to EPTAB that she attended a meeting with the Lawton Chiles (Governor) , Valerie Boyd (SFWMD Chairperson) , Mike Slayton (Big Cypress Board Basin Administrator) and various representatives from environmental groups. IX. The meeting was adjourned at 6 : 07p.m. ACTION ITEMS: 1) Bill volunteered to provide a list of topical areas for the next meeting in August. 2) Bill volunteered to clarify the vacancy announcements and term limitations.