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CCPC Agenda 03/22/2007 GMP (CP-05-12)APPLICATION FOR A REQUEST TO AMEND THE COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN PETITION NUMBER DATE RECEIVED PRE - APPLICATION CONFERENCE DATE DATE SUFFICIENT PLANNER ASSIGNED: COMMISSION DISTRICT: [ABOVE TO BE COMPLETED BY STAFF] This application, with all required supplemental data and information, must be completed and accompanied by the appropriate fee, and returned to the Comprehensive Planning Section, 2800 North Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Florida 34104. Phone: (239) 403 -2300; Fax: (239) 643 6869. The application must be reviewed by staff for sufficiency within 30 calendar days following the filing deadline before it will be processed and advertised for public hearing. The applicant will be notified, in writing, of the sufficiency determination. If insufficient, the applicant will have 30 days to remedy the deficiencies. For additional information on the processing of the application, see Resolution 97 -431 (attached). If you have any questions, please contact the Comprehensive Planning Section at 239 - 403 -2300. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS I. GENERAL INFORMATION A. Name of Applicant(s) Francis D. and Mary Pat Hussey, Jr. Company Mailing Address 1350 Spyglass Lane City Naples State FL Zip Code 34102 -7741 Phone B. Name of Agent *Rich Yovanovieh, Esq. Fax Number * THIS WILL BE THE PERSON CONTACTED FOR ALL BUSINESS RELATED TO THE PETITION, Company/Firm Goodlette, Coleman and Johnson. P.A. Mailing Address 4001 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 300 City Naples State FL Zip Code 34103 Phone Number 239 - 435 -3535 Fax Number 239 - 435 -1218 Email Address ryovanovicha,ecilaw.com 02/2002 B. Name of Agent* Wayne Arnold * THIS WILL BE THE PERSON CONTACTED FOR ALL BUSINESS RELATED TO THE PETITION. Company /Firm O. Grady Minor and Associates, P.A. Mailing Address 3800 Via Del Rev City Bonita Springs State FL Zip Code 34134 Phone Number 239 - 947 -1144 Fax Number 239 - 947 -0375 Email Address wamoldLWgradyminor.com B. Name of Agent* John G. Vega * THIS WILL BE THE PERSON CONTACTED FOR ALL BUSINESS RELATED TO THE PETITION. Email Mailing Address 201 8" Street South, Suite 207 City Naples State FL Zip Code 34102 -6141 Phone Number 239 - 659 -3251 Fax Number 239 - 659 -3427 2 02/2002 C. Name of Owner(s) of Record Francis D. and Mary Pat Hussey, Jr. Mailing Address 1350 Spyglass Lane City Naples State FL Zip Code 34102 -7741 D. Name, Address and Qualifications of additional planners, architects, engineers, environmental consultants and other professionals providing information contained in this application. Please see attached list. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST INFORMATION: A. If the property is owned fee simple by an INDIVIDUAL, tenancy by the entirety, tenancy in common, or joint tenancy, list all parties with an ownership interest as well as the percentage of such interest. (Use additional sheets if necessary). Name and Address Percentage of Ownership Francis D. and Mary Pat Hussey, Jr. 100% 1350 Spyglass Lane Naples, Florida 34102 -7741 B. If the property is owned by a CORPORATION, list the officers and stockholders and the percentage of stock owned by each, and provide one copy of the Articles of Incorporation, or other documentation, to verify the signer of this petition has the authority to do so. Name and Address, and Office Percentage of Stock C. If the property is in the name of a TRUSTEE, list the beneficiaries of the trust with the percentage of interest. Name and Address Percentage of Interest 02/2002 D. If the property is in the name of a GENERAL or LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, list the name of the general and/or limited partners. Name and Address Percentage of Ownership E. If there is a CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE, with an individual or individuals, a Corporation, Trustee, or a Partnership, list the names of the contact purchasers below, including the officers, stockholders, beneficiaries, or partners, and provide one copy of the executed contract. Name and Address Percentage of Ownership F. If any contingency clause or contract terms involve additional parties, list all individuals or officers, if a corporation, partnership or trust. Name and Address G. Date subject property acquired (1990) leased ( ): Terms of lease yrs /mos. If Petitioner has option to buy, indicate date of option: and date option terminates: , or anticipated closing date H. NOTE: Should any changes of ownership or changes in contracts for purchase occur subsequent to the date of application, but prior to the date of the final public hearing, it is the responsibility of the applicant, or agent on his behalf, to submit a supplemental disclosure of interest form. 4 02/2002 III. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY A. Legal Description Please see attached legal description B. Section: 29. 31 and 32 Township: Range: 27 C. Tax I.D. Number (Folio #) 00338240008 00342040003, 00341960003, 00328560002,00328640003 and 00331320006 D. General Location 2 miles east of Collier Boulevard, immediately north of Interstate 75 (I -75) and south of Golden Gate Estates in the area commonly referred to as North E. Planning Community Royal Faka Palm F.TAZ 196 G. Size in Acres 950± H. Zoning A, RFMUD - Sending Lands - NBMO Present Future Land Use Map Designation (s) Sending Lands IV. TYPE OF REQUEST A. Growth Management Plan Element(s) OR Sub- Element(s) to be amended: ✓ Future Land Use Immokalee Area Master Plan Transportation y Coastal & Conservation Intergovernmental Coord. Sanitary Sewer Drainage Golden Gate Area Master Plan Capital Improvement Housing Recreation & Open Space Potable Water Solid Waste Natural Groundwater Aquifer B. Amend Page(s) N/A of the N/A _ Element As Follows: (Use Gress thfaughs to identify language to be deleted; Use Underline to identify language to be added). Attach additional pages if necessary: Please see attached newly proposed Future Land Use Element text. C. Amend Future Land Use Map(s) designation, FROM: Rural Fringe Mixed Use District — Sending Lands District, Subdistrict TO: North Belle Meade Special Use Area Subdistrict District, Subdistrict [If new District and/or Sub - district proposed, include Future Land Use Map with legend depicting it]. D. Amend other Map(s) and Exhibits as follows: (Name & Page #) 02/2002 E. Describe additional changes requested: V. REQUIRED INFORMATION Note: All Aerials must be at a scale of no smaller than 1" = 400'. At least one copy reduced to 8Y: x 11 shall be provided of all aerials and /or maps. A. LAND USE 1. X Provide general location map showing surrounding developments (PUD, DRFS, existing zoning) with subject property outlined. 2. X Provide most recent aerial of site showing subject boundaries, source, and date. 3. X Provide a snap and summary table of existing land use and zoning within a radius of 500 feet from boundaries of subject property. B. FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION 1. X Provide map of existing Future Land Use Designation(s) of subject property and adjacent lands, with acreage totals for each land use designation on the subject property. C. ENVIRONMENTAL 1. X Provide most recent aerial and smnmary table of acreage of native habitats and soils occurring on site. HABITAT IDENTIFICATION MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH THE FDOT- FLORIDA LAND USE, COVER AND FORMS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (FLUCCS CODE). NOTE: THIS MAY BE INDICATED ON SAME AERIAL AS THE LAND USE AERIAL IN "A" ABOVE. 2. X Provide a summary table of Federal (US Fish & Wildlife Service) and State (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) listed plant and animal species known to occur on the site and/or known to inhabit biological communities similar to the site (e.g. panther or black bear range, avian rookery, bird migratory route, etc.) 3. Yes Identify historic and /or archaeological sites on the subject property. Provide copy of County's Historical/Archaeological Probability Map and correspondence from Florida Department of State. D. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Reference 9J- 11.006, F.A.C. and Collier County's Capital Improvement Element Policy 1.1.2 (Copies attached). INSERT "Y" FOR YES OR "N" FOR NO IN RESPONSE TO THE FOLLOWING: 1. NO Is the proposed amendment located in an Area of Critical State Concern? (Reference 9J -1 L006(1)(a)7.a,F.A.C.) If so, identify area located in ACSC. 2. NO Is the proposed amendment directly related to a proposed Development of Regional Impact pursuant to Chapter 380, F.S.? 6 02/2002 E. 3. NO Is the proposed amendment directly related to a proposed Small Scale Development Activity pursuant to Subsection 163.3187(1)(c), F.S.? (Reference 9J- I1.006(1)(a)7.b, F.A.C.) 4. NO Does the proposed amendment create a significant impact in population which is defined as a potential increase in County wide population by more than 5% of population projections? (Reference Capital Improvement Element Policy 1.1.2). If yes, indicate mitigation measures being proposed in conjunction with the proposed amendment. 5. YES Does the proposed land use cause an increase in density and/or intensity to the uses permitted in a specific land use designation and district /subdistrict identified (commercial, industrial, etc.), or is the proposed land use a new land use designation or district/subdistrict? (Reference Rule 9J- 5.006(5)F.A.C.). If so, provide data and analysis to support the suitability of land for the proposed use, and compatibility of use with surrounding land uses, and as it concerns protection of environmentally sensitive land, ground water and natural resources. (Reference Rule 9J- 1.007, F.A.C.). PUBLIC FACILITIES 1. YES Provide the existing adopted Level of Service Standard (LOS, and document the impact the proposed change will have on that Standard, for each of the following public facilities: a) N/A Potable Water -- property served by well b) N/A Sanitary Sewer — property served by septic c) X Arterial & Collector Roads: Name of specific road and LOS C.R. 951 (Collier Boulevard) Please refer to Exhibit V.E.1 c — Traffic Impact Statement d) X Drainage e) X Solid Waste f) N/A Parks: Community and Regional If the proposed amendment involves an increase in residential density, or an increase in intensity for commercial and/or industrial development that would cause the LOS for public facilities to fall below the adopted LOS, indicate mitigation measures being proposed in conjunction with the proposed amendment. (Reference Capital Improvement Element Policy 1, 1.2 and 1.1.5). 2. X Provide a map showing the location of existing services and public facilities that will serve the subject property (i.e. water, sewer, fire protection, police protection, schools, and emergency medical services. 3. X Document proposed services and public facilities, identify provider, and describe the effect the proposed change will have on schools, fire protection and emergency medical services. 7 02/2002 F. OTHER Identify the following areas relating to the subject property: 1. D Flood zone based on Flood Insurance Rate Map data (FIRM) (Community Number 120067, Panel Number 450D, June 3 1986). 2. N/A Location of wellfields and cones of influence, if applicable. (Identified on Collier County Zoning Maps). 3. N/A Traffic Congestion Boundary, if applicable. 4. N/A Coastal Management Boundary, if applicable. 5. N/A High Noise Contours (65 LDN or higher) surrounding the Naples Airport, if applicable (Identified on Collier County Zoning Maps). G. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 1. X $16,700.00 non - refundable filing fee, made payable to the Board of County Commissioners, due at time of submittal. 2. N/A $9,000.00 non - refundable filing fee for a Small Scale Amendment, made payable to the Board of County Commissioners, due at time of submittal. 3. Plus Legal Advertisement Costs (Your portion determined by number of petitions and divided accordingly. 4. X Proof of ownership (Copy of deed). 5. X Notarized Letter of Authorization if Agent is not the Owner (see attached form). 6. X 1 Original and 5 complete, signed applications with all attachments, including maps, at time of submittal. After sufficiency is completed, 15 copies of the complete application will be required. Additional copies may be required. * Maps, aerials, sketches shall include: North arrow; name and location of principal roadways; shall be at scale of 1" = 400' or at a scale as determined during the pre - application meeting; identification of the subject site; legend or key, if applicable. All oversized documents and attachments must be folded so as to fit into a legal -size folder. For all oversized exhibits, at least one copy must be submitted at 8 -% x 11 inches. All exhibits and attachments to the petition must include a title and exhibit # or letter, and must be referenced in the petition. 02/2002 A , h PROF 'ES SlOil Ni, L Y - Nlii I'Sl, Uj, Ti" S,'� 0 � A D. Name, Address and Qualifications of additional planners, architects, engineers, environmental consultants and other professionals providing information contained in this application. 1. C. Dean Smith, P.E. Q. Grady Minor and Associates, P.A. 3800 Via Del Rey Bonita Springs, Florida 34134 Phone: 239 -947 -1144 Fax: 239- 947 -0375 Dsmith(cig adyminor.com 2. Brown Collins Synecological Analysts 2159 Morningg Sun Lane, Suite 200 Naples, Florida 34119 Phone: 239 -514 -3998 Fax: 239 -514 -0955 brown(a).svnecol.com 3. Jodi B. Pracht Archeological Consultants, Inc. 8110 Blaikie Court, Suite A Sarasota, Florida 34240 4. James L. Schortemeyer Certified Wildlife Biologist 3481 5a' Avenue Southwest Naples, Florida 34117 Phone: 239 - 455 -5847 Schortfire(cdaol.com 5. Jeremy Sterk Hoover Planning and Development, Incorporated 3785 Airport Road North, Suite B -1 Naples, Florida 34105 Phone: 239- 403 -8333 Fax: 239- 403 -9009 j eremy@hooverplanning. com 6. Roy S. DeLotelle, M.S. DeLotelle and Guthrie, Inc. 1220 Southwest 96th Street Gainesville, FL 32607 Phone: 352 -332 -3500 7. Maureen S. Bonness 7390 Rookery Lane Naples, Florida 34120 Phone: 239-348-8178 Fax: 239-238-8998 bamess infionline.net 10 02/2002 Q. GRADY MINOR & ASSOCIATES, P.A. Civil Engineers ■ Land Surveyors ■ Planners MARK W. MINOR, P.E. NORMAN J. TREBILCOCK, A.I.C.P., P.E. C. DEAN SMITH, P.E. DAVID W. SCHMITT, P.E. MICHAEL J. DELATE, P.E. MICHAEL T. HERRERA, P.E. WILSON A. GARCIA, P.E. Professional Qualifications Name: C. Dean Smith, P.E. Education: University of Pittsburgh Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, 1982 Masters of Business Administration, 1985 Professional Registration: Professional Engineer, Florida Professional Affiliations: Institute of Transportation Engineering Professional D. WAYNE ARNOLD, A.I.C.P. ROBERT -BOB" THINNES, A.I.C.P. THOMAS J. GARRIS, P.S.M. STEPHEN V. BURGESS, P.S.M. ALAN V. ROSEMAN JEFFREY S. CURL, ASLA, RLA IVY WYLIE, P.E. Experience: Since joining Q. Grady Minor & Associates, P.A. in 1989, Mr. Smith has served as Project Engineer responsible for design and permitting of land development projects in both Lee and Collier counties. Projects completed have included residential, commercial, industrial and municipal developments. Mr. Smith's experience and expertise include transportation engineering studies, traffic signal design, roadway design, water and sanitary sewage design, surface water management system design, and site design and permitting. Prior to joining Q. Grady Minor & Associates, P.A., Mr. Smith gained experience in project management, quality control systems, technical auditing, and applied research and development. A representative list of projects for which Mr. Smith has provided professional services include: Land Development Projects Audubon Country Club Arroyal Mall Baypointe at Naples Cay Bernwood Business Park Bernwood Courtyards at Pelican Landing Bernwood Place at Pelican Landing Bonita Fairways Citrus Park (239) 947 -1144 ■ FAX (239) 947 -0375 ■ E -Mail: engineering@gradyminor.com 3800 Via Del Rey ■ Bonita Springs, Florida 34134 -7569 ■ EB /LB 0005151 Professional Qualifications - C. Dean Smith, P.E. Page 2 Land Development Projects - continued Las Brisas Legends Golf and Country Club Morton Grove Midwood Planned Development Pelican Landing Golf Maintenance Facility Spanish Wells Tidewater Island Villages of Bonita Vanderbilt Lakes Wiggins Lakes Water & Wastewater Projects Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. Phase I Regional Sanitary Sewage System Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. East Terry Street 18" Water Transmission Main Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. 8" Sewage Force Main, West Terry Street Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. 12" Water Transmission Main, West Terry Street Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. East Bonita Beach Road, Dual 8" Sewage Force Main Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. 18" Water Transmission Main, Section 31 & 36 Transportation Projects Arroyal Mall Traffic Impact Statement Falling Waters Traffic Impact Statement Las Brisas Traffic Impact Statement Spanish Wells Drive & Bonita Beach Road Traffic Signal Spanish Wells Traffic Impact Statement Sterling Oaks Traffic Impact Statement Villages of Bonita Traffic Impact Statement sYca�rocQ iCAL ANALYSTS Environmental Evaluation and Advocacy BROWN COLLINS EDUCATION B.S., Range Science, Texas A &M University, 1969 M.S. Range Science (Plant Ecology /Soils), Texas A &M University, 1972 SUMMARY Brown Collins has a graduate degree in ecology and more than 30 years of southwest Florida experience. He brings realism founded on a firm technical base to the process of environmental evaluation and permitting. He has permitted hundreds of projects with many degrees of ecological complexity. Recent projects relevant to this proposal include RMC South Florida Materials Corkscrew Road Mine, University Lakes, University Lakes West, Southwest Florida Rock and Corkscrew Woods. All these projects are in the Alico- Corkscrew corridor. Historic projects include the Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Station, Miami Jetport and IMC Phosphate Mine, Phase I. Other projects of interest include mapping several thousand acres in the ST A 3/4 Area of the Everglades Restoration Project, State Road 29 improvements from 1 -75 to Copeland and all Florida Department of Transportation mitigation site monitoring from Polk County to Collier County. Mr. Collins has following accomplishments. Obtained over 400 permits and approvals for projects impacting wetlands. Mapped more than 250,000 acres of Florida plant communities, primarily wetlands. Sampled and quantitatively analyzed more than 50,000 acres. Mapped more than 100,000 acres of soils and technically edited NRCS county Soil Surveys As president and founder of Synecological Analysts, Inc., his focus has been primarily with wetland determinations, project permitting and wetland mitigation and enhancement. Suite 200,2159 Morning Sun Lane, Naples, FL 34119 239 - 514 -3998 Fax: 514 -0955 brown @synecol.com ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSULTANTS INC. 8110 Blaikie Court, Suite A, Sarasota, FL 34240 (941) 379 -6206 Fax (941) 379 -6216 www.aci- erm.com Established in April of 1976, Archaeological Consultants, Inc. (ACI) is Florida =s oldest cultural resources management company. Through more than two decades of conscientious service, ACI has become Florida =s leading cultural resource management company. ACI has gained national recognition as: X A recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration =s Award of Excellence in recognition of Aoutstanding contributions and service@ for work at the Kennedy Space Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. X A successful small business with a bare -bones management style recognized by the American Express Corporation =s Your Company magazine. Our main office is located at 8110 Blaikie Court in Sarasota, and our satellite offices are located in the Tampa Bay and Tallahassee Areas. All three offices are linked by computer, fax and 1- 800 phone service. The Tallahassee Area office is particularly useful to clients requiring our services in North Florida and consultation with the Florida Division of Historical Resources, the reviewing agency for all state and federal cultural resource permits. ACI =s main facility includes staff offices, a computerized reference library, a laboratory to process and analyze cultural materials, storage facilities on and off site, computers and printers, drafting equipment, photographic equipment, four -wheel drive vehicles, and a full complement of archaeological field survey and excavation equipment. In addition, we carry all standard insurance policies. ACI is prepared and always Aon call.@ ACI =s 28 years of successful cultural resource service is a result of our professional integrity, Achent first@ philosophy, and knowledge and skill in navigating clients through the complex review and compliance process for local, state, and federal agencies. Selective Experience ACI's senior staff is comprised of archaeologists and historians. All architectural historians graduate with degrees in their respective fields. Each senior staff member also meets the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for professionals working in the field of historic preservation, and our Principal Investigators and Project Archaeologists are registered professional archaeologists (RPA). James L. Schortemeyer 3481 5th Ave. SW Naples, Fl 34117 239- 455 -5847 Schortfire @aol.com 12 December 2004 Education and acquired skills: BSF University of Florida 1969: Major, Wildlife Ecology MS University of Florida 1976: Major, Wildlife Ecology Certified Wildlife Biologist, The Wildlife Society, 1978 Certified Prescribed Burner, Florida Division of Forestry, 1990 Instructor /Coordinator, Florida Interagency Prescribed Fire Training, 1991 Work Experience: 2001 -2005 Consulting Wildlife Biologist Senior Instructor, Florida Interagency Prescribed Fire Training: Hillsborough Community College sponsors an Interagency Basic Prescribed Fire Course several times a year at locations across the state. Duties in addition to teaching include: group leader for field exercises, coordinator for FWC sponsored sessions, and editor, Interagency Basic Prescribed Fire Manual. Serve as project leader for the development of a new course ( "Prescribed Fire for Wildlife "). Plan and execute prescribed burns in a variety of habitats throughout Florida. Private Consultant: Develop wildlife, habitat management, and prescribed fire plans for specific parcels of land. 1983 -2000 District Wildlife Administrator, Southwest Florida. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Responsible for agency wildlife management programs in Southwest Florida including all or parts of Lee, Collier, Hendry, Dade and Monroe counties. Duties include design, implementation and evaluation of a wide array of programs including habitat management, population monitoring, public use regulation, permitting, emergency responses to critical wildlife problems, nuisance wildlife, employee supervision, volunteer programs and cooperative agreements. Served as the lead biologist on the Big Cypress area including Big Cypress National Preserve. Developed new program for monitoring recreational hunting on an. extremely large (560,000 acres) area with unlimited access. Conducted deer surveys and recreational use studies with emphasis on issues related to Florida panther survival. Instituted systematic aerial wading bird surveys in cooperation with Everglades National Park and others to document interior South Florida populations. Conducted habitat management programs including prescribed burning, exotic vegetation control and planting native woody vegetation on the Jetport unit. Participated in workshops and served on a variety of interagency teams providing input on enhancing panther habitat. Proposed and evaluated new regulations designed to improve prey management for the panther. 1970 -1982 Everglades Recreation Protect Leader /Wildlife Biologist, Everglades Wildlife Management Area. Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission Worked with the Everglades Recreational Planning Board to develop a recreational use and access plan for the Everglades with emphasis on the three Water Conservation Areas. Developed recreational access on the fringes of the Everglades and instituted interior habitat management programs including prescribed burning, construction of artificial wildlife islands, enhancement of spoil banks, and exotic vegetation control. Resolved wildlife issues throughout the Everglades region and served as the Division and agency representative at a variety of meetings and functions. 1970 -1972 Wildlife Biologist, Everglades Wildlife Management Area. Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission Designed and implemented wildlife programs on the 725,000 acre Everglades Wildlife Management Area. Wildlife studies included work on deer, wild hogs, and alligators. Habitat management activities include investigations on the impact of off road vehicles and fire ecology. Habitat management programs included prescribed burning, exotic vegetation control, and restoration and management of natural and artificial upland sites. Accomplishments Early work focused on wildlife responses to water management practices in the Everglades. - Evaluated fawn rescue attempt during 1970 high water event. Low survival rate for fawns captured and subsequently restocked in the Everglades demonstrated the failure of this management technique. Designed and evaluated programs to construct artificial wildlife islands and improve upland habitat values on canal spoil banks. Program included planting these sites with a variety of woody plant species. A major focus of these studies was the documentation of wildlife responses to water management practices in the central Everglades (Conservation Area #3). This work and subsequent agreements led to the construction of the first "ecological water control structures" known as S -339 and 5 -340 on the Miami canal in CA3. Later work focused on the Big Cypress region of South Florida. Deer management has been a major project for the Big Cypress field station and several new strategies have been developed for monitoring and managing deer both as a primary food source for Florida panthers and an important game animal. The "five inch" antler rule, restrictions on ATV's, extended quota periods, and additional regulations on private lands were established as part of this program. Other prey management issues have focused on managing wild hogs as an important panther food and implementing habitat management programs for prey species. Planned, executed and evaluated prescribed fires in a variety of Florida habitats beginning in 1970. Since 1990 Jim has been actively involved in Florida's Interagency Prescribed Fire training program. He has served as an instructor, session coordinator, and steering committee member for this nationally recognized training program which is designed to improve prescribed burning in Florida's rapidly changing landscape. PA List of Publications: Schortemeyer, J. L. 1972. Destruction of alligator habitat in Florida. American Alligator Council Symposium, Lake Charles, La. 71 -76 Schortemeyer, J. L. 1980. An evaluation of water management practices for optimum wildlife benefits in Conservation Area 3A. Florida Game and Fresh Water Commission. Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 74pp. Schortemeyer, J. L. 1994. Habitat management for panthers in South Florida - an overview. Pages 460 -466 in D. B. Jordan ed. Proceedings of the Florida panther conference. U. S. Fish and Wildl. Serv. Schortemeyer, J. L., R. E. Johnson and J. P. West. 1980. A preliminary report on wildlife occurrence in Melaleuca heads in the Everglades Wildlife Management Area. 75pp. Schortemeyer, J. L. and P. Rosendahl. 1983. The Conservation Areas and Everglades National Park. Handbook on the Biscayne Aquifer: Water Management, Water Conservation and Health and Cost of Drinking Water. 20 -31. Schortemeyer, J. L. and S. L. Beckwith. 1971. Chemical control of pigeon reproduction. North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference. 35:47 -55. Schortemeyer, J. L., D. S. Maehr, J. W. McCown, E. D. Land, and P. D. Manor. 1991. Prey management for the Florida Panther: a unique role for wildlife managers. North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference. 56:512 -526. Schemnitz, S. D. and J. L. Schortemeyer. 1973. The influence of vehicles on Florida Everglades vegetation. Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 74pp. Schemnitz, S. D. and J. L. Schortemeyer. 1973. The impact of halftracks and airboats on the Florida Everglades environment. Proceedings of the 1973 snowmobile and off road vehicleresearch symposium. Kushlan, J. A. and J. L. Schortemeyer. 1974. Glossy Ibis nesting in southern Florida. Fl. Field Naturalist. 2:13 -14. Maehr, D. S., J. L. Schortemeyer, E. D. Land, and D. K Jansen. 1988. An Unusual nest site for purple martins. Fl. Field Naturalist. 16:35 -37. Flemming, D. M., J. L. Schortemeyer, and J. Ault. 1994. Distribution and abundance of white tailed deer in the Florida Everglades. Pages 247 -275 in D. B. Jordan ed. Proceedings of the Florida panther conference. U. S. Fish and Wild]. Serv. 3 Land, Environmental & Traffic Planning Consultants 3785 Airport Road Nor[U, Suite B -1, Naples, Florida 34105 Jeremy C. Sterk Education St. Cloud State University, B.S., Magna Cum Laude, Aquatic Biology, 1994. Professional Affiliations National Association of Environmental Professionals Florida Association of Environmental Professionals Work History December 2002 to Present Environmental Consultant 1 Land Planning Consultant Hoover Planning & Development, Inc. Naples, Florida September 1994 to December 2002 Environmental Consultant Boylan Environmental Consultants, Inc. Ft. Myers, Florida Professional Experience • Vegetation & Habitat Mapping • Environmental Assessments • Protected Species Surveys • Species Management Plans • Wetland Delineation • Wetland Jurisdictional Determinations • Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) • Mitigation Planning & Design • Wetland Monitoring • Post Permit Compliance • GIS / GPS Mapping • Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) • Environmental Land Use Planning • Site Planning • Native Vegetation Restoration Plans • Gopher Tortoise Relocations • Incidental Take Permitting • PUD Submittals • Conditional Use Requests • Rezone Requests Experience in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades, and Hendry Counties. Other Professional Experiences 1994. Wrote & published commercial computer software for the rapid identification of freshwater algae, Computer Assisted Algal Recognition (CHAR). 1996. Headed a field research project using telemetry tracking to study the swimming speed of lemon sharks in the Bahamas. 1998. Wrote an ecological assessment computer model for the South Florida Water Management District as part of the South Lee County Watershed Study. Land Planning: (239) 403 -8899 Fax: (239) 403 -9009 Environmental: (239) 403 -8333 Roy S. DeLotelle, M.S. DslOtells & Guthrie, Inc. Environmental Permitting & Endangered ✓t Threatened Species Guallflcotlone: ✓ 27 Years experience in conducting ma veys an wildli& communities. ✓ Supevised and conducted reseramh fix mitigation aherosadvea for wildlife species Siam the panhandle to the Florida Keys on thirty different specie& ✓ A member of the Red-oodouied Woodpecker Recovery Team. ✓ Completed five different Habitat Conservation plans for the F WS. ✓ Extensive experience in the south and central Florida region including the vicinity of the study aces, ✓ Completed other Mitigation Plana for endangered specie& Of Prepared Draft Sa& Harbor Agreement far TM- Ranch. . Professional History: DeLotelle Q Guthrie, Inc. 1902- PressrK, President Alverw, Lehman, Q Associates, Inc. 1997 -1992, Senior Scientist Environmental Science & Engineering, Inc. 197ti-1967, Senior Scientist Tennessee Y11ik91fe Resmnce Agerxy. 1975.1970, Biologist U.S. Marines. 190&1972, Captain - Helkxtpter Pilot Relevant Experience: Project Bolmid for development of a draft Ratkockoded Woodpecker Safe Harbor agreement for the TM Ranch Mitgetion Bank in Orange County, Florida. Studies Included population Inventory, banding, reproductive monitoring, and plan development. 1999 to Proem. Project Scientist for development of Mitigation Plan and Draft Biological Assessment for WoodPacitere along the Proposed Alafays Trail Extension in Orange County, Florida, 2001 to present. Project Manager for development and Implementation of a Red - cockaded Woodpecker Enharro ffwd Plan for Pirxtyune Strand State Forest now Naples Florida. Florida Department of Forestry, 1999 to Present. Project Scientist for survey of Red- cockaded Woodpeckers along CR 951. 2000 -2001. Project Manager for development and Implementation of Red-cockaded Woodpecker Enhormement Plan, St. Sebaettan River State Buffer Preserve, Project Number 978341, St. Johns River Water Management District and Florida Department Project Number of Protection. 1997 to Proem. Project Manager for developing a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for Red- cockaded Woodpeckers on development site in Brevard County. Florida. Included duster creation, transiccation, banding, reproduction monitoring, and habitat analysis. 1994 to 1999. Project Manager and Scientist far demographic assessment and population expansion for a Red- codnaded Woodpecker Papulalbn (Hal Scott Preserve) in eouthoentral Florida. St. Johns River Water Mwegar ani DWa 2001 -2003. Project Manager far DRI per ft take permits, and development of HCPs for Red - cockaded Woodpecker and HCP for the Florida flub -* and Eastern Indigo Snake on a development site (13,500 acres) now Ocala, Florida. Redaockaded Woodpecker studies included banding of adults and nestlings, tra Wooatlon of young, wUfidel cavity Installation, and evaluation at habitat. Other work for the HCP Included population studies on Florida Burrowing Oils, Gopher Tortoises, Eastern Indigo Snakes, Southeastern Kestral and Sharman Fmk Squirrel. 1984 to present. HCP* for RCWs and Snub Jay and Incidental Take Permits were approved in 1968 and 1098, respectively. Project Manager for developing a draft ITP and an HCP for Redcod aded Woodpeckers an lime rock mine, Crystal River, Florida. Created dusters and moved birds. 1964 -1999. Project Manager for developing a draft ITP and an HCP for Re$codcaded Woodpeckers an a logging oft In Alachua County, Florida. Moved birda.1994 -1989. Project Manager, responsible far andangered species studies on south Florida power plant sits (FPL). Endbrgerad sPecies lanes focused on Ssrdhill CrarmW Gopher Tortoise and Florida Grtsdx"w Sparrow. A management plan for the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow area developed after discovering a small on site population. 1992. Endangered Spades esseswreot of a rural highway on a small population of Red - cockaded Woodpeckers in Orange County, Florlda. 19e&1989. Project Manager for wildlife aeseesrrent of the Lake George Basin now Ocals, Florida for the SL Johne River Water Management District. Study foamed on er>dangered and threatened wildlfe species within s 783 aquam mile area. 1990-1991. Project Scientist for surveys Of WlktiUs communities along proposed High Speed Rail Corklors In oanballemM Florida. Listed upland and freshwater aeml -a"ft species were the focus Of time surveys Including Southern Bald Eagles, Created Cascara, Florida Snub *s, Red - cockaded Woodpeckers, and others During these surveys over 31 protected sPsdes were m cmwftrsd and evaluated in central Florida. 19". Project Manager for assessment of effects of paver plant (OUC Stanton 13 2) development and operation on Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Florida Scrub Jaya. Duties included development of habitat management plane in 1982 and 1992 for Red - cockaded Woodpecker and upland and wetland mitigation plans in 1991 for Water Management Districts and DEP. Conduced evaluation of transmission lines. Monitoring studies on Red-cockaded Woodpeckers included banding of all adults and nestlings, home range, habitat use, reproduction, and populations dynamics. 1980 to pra wri. Endangered Species Scientist far a routing study (FPC) for proposed transmission line through the largest Red - cockaded Woodpecker Population on private lands near Thomasville, Georgia. 1992. Project Scientist for route selection of proposed pipeline through isjor Red - cockaded Woodpecker population in southwest Georgia. Additional studies included otter protected species and Important wildlife areas such as sinks. 19N. Project Manager and Scientist, responsible for biological assessment on Red - cockaded Woodpecker populetiOn for several small road and transmission line projects in western Orange County, Florida. 1985. Project Manager, biological assessment on Redcoddaded Woodpecker for a gat drilling operation an 17Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge in Monroe, Louldans. Conducted surveys of labbb potentlaHyy used by Red-cockaded Woodpeckers. Provided Impact assessment and testimony for hearing in civil action sult brought by an environmental organization against the client. 1986. Task Manager. conducted endangered species evaluation and wildHe Inventory far proposed development sits near Wilmington, North Cwdkw. Seven aoloNss of Red - cockaded woodpeckers were found omits and in surrounding habitats. Carduded Inventory of ootory resortcs 1 Including cavity base are potential cavity -Haas Also caducW inventory to detwn** Vw quality of foraying resources 1nduding age and class distribution and daroity of pine stands. Developed management plan. 1964. Task Manager, conducted biological assessment an large f yning operation (wetland impacts) for Southern Bald Eagle, American Alligator, and Red - cockaded Woodpecker in No Carolina. Lmded one colony of Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and several potential neat arses of the American alligator In pocodn twbiht an intend coastal awempa.19N. Project Sdw t, corxkacted e►dargered species surveys for corridor certification far Florida Power & Ught. The line was 175 miles In IergM and inah1 In survays for Bald Eagle rash, Red- oockeded woodpeckers, and Saub*p. Because of the presence of several Bete Eagle reefs and Red - cockaded Woodpecker colonise on the proposed line, the proposed line was moved to avoid harming the better quality habitat and reducing mitigation requirements 1997. Project Manager blologkal assessment of arndergered species (Florida Panther and Red - cockaded Woodpecker) conducted far Exxon Company, USA, In the Big Cypress Nation! Preserve. 1883-1984. Project Scientist for aseesernert of endangered species (Florida PanOw. Red- cockaded Woodpecker, and otters) for oil exploration operations in ft Big Cypress National Preserve, Now Naples, Florida. Evaluation included literature and agency review, aerial. and grand surveys. 1887. Work Related Experience: Sbxlles for development and industry projects on endangered and threatened wildlife species Including 31 bldogicd assessments covering 30 different state and federally listed apeciss. These species ranged from the Florida Pa tw. ft Florida Black Bear to the Soufheastem Kestrel, Gopler Tortoise, and otters (Ses above). I recently completed an intensive banding and nesting survey of adults and nestling Scrubs. These studies have included work with nesting heron and egret populations in various habitat of the southeast. Incidental take permit{ were obtained for federally and state Protected species. Organisation Review: Reviewed and commented on endangered species guidelines for state and federal agencies. 1990 -1991. Member of the 1 OMPresent Red- oockaded Woodpecker recovery team. Publications and Report: DeLotelle, R. S. 1976. A Survey of the Herpetofauna of Standing Stone State Park Tennessee. Master's Thesis, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville. Tennessee, 84 pp. Winchester, B. H. and DeLotelle, R. S. 1978. The Current Status of the Endangered Colonial Pocket Gopher (Geomya oclorws). Oriole. Winchester, S. H., DdAlelle, R. S., Newman, J. R., and McClave, J. T. 1979. Ecological Management of the Colonial Pocket Gopher. A Progress Report Proceedings Rare and Endergered Wildlife Symposium, August 34,1978. University of Georgia. DeLotelle, R. S., Fletcher•, S. W.. and Areurl, A N. 1961. Pattems of Wading Bird Utilization of Natural and Altered Freshwater Mashes: Causes and Managernent Implications. Symposium on Wetianda Merhsgernert and Restoration. Iassimmee River and Taylor Slough Coordinating Council, Tallahassee, Florida. DeloWle, R S. 1982- Endangered Speclea Mldpatlon - Red - cockaded Woodpecker. Florida Field Biologist, Gainesville, Florida. DeLoWle, R. S. and Newman, J. R. 1983. Possible Factors Influencing Red - cockaded Woodpecker Cdahy Abandonments: A case study. Pp. 104 -106 In Redcockaded Woodpecker Symposium II Pros. (Wood, DA, ad.). Florida Game Fresh Water Fish Comm., U.S.F.W.S., U.S.F.S. Tallahassee, Florida. DeLotelle, R S., Newman. J. R, and Jerauid, A 1983. Habitat Use by Red 4ockeded Woodpeckers In Certrel Florida. Pp. 59.871n Redcockedsd Woodpecker Symposium II Proc. (Wood, DA, ad.). Florida Game and Froth Water Fish Comm., U.S.F.W.S., U.S.F.S. Tallshasew FlorkhL Jerauld, A, DeLotelle, R S., and Newman, J. R. 1983. Restricted Red - cockaded Woodpecker Clan Movemert During Repodudlon. Pp. 97-99 In Red - cockaded Woodpecker Symposium 11 Proceedings. Florlde Game Fresh Water Fish Comm., U.S.F.W.S., U.S.F.S.. (D. A Wood, ad.). Tallahassee, Florida. DeLotells, R S., Newman, J. R, and Epting, R. J. 1987. Habitat Use and Territory Characteristics of Redmoockeded Woodpeckers in Central Florida. Wilson Bulletin 99(2) 202 -217. DeLotelle, R S., and Epting, R. J. 1988. Cavity Tree Selection by Red4ockaded Woodpecker. Wildlife Society Bulletin 16:48.52. DeLotelle, R.S., and Epting, R.J. 1992. Reproduction of the Red - cockaded Woodpecker In Central Florida. Wilson Bulletin 104 (2) 2W294. DeLotelle, R.S. 1992. Issues and Conflicts Associated with the Red - cockaded Woodpecker. Western Systems Coordinating Council, the Edison Electric Institute and Amerkan Public Power Association. Reauthorization of the Endangered Species Ad Cahference, Lakewood, Colorado. DeLotelle, RS., Epting, RJ. and DeMuth, GA 1995. A 12 -year Synopsis of Red-cockaded Woodpeckers in Central Florida. Pages 259 -289 in D. L Kulhavy, R. G. Hooper, and R. Cast. Woodpecker Symposium II Recovery, k get F. Austin State � aood Texas. Center for Applied Studies In Epting, R.J., DeLotelle, R.S., and Beety, T. 1995. Re6aockaded Woodpecker Territory and Habitat Use In Georgia and Florida. Pages 259 -269 M D. L Kulhavy, R. G. Hooper, and R Cost. Red- cockaded Woodpecker Symposium III: Species Recovery, Ecology, and Management. Center for Applied Studles in Forestry, Stephen F. Austin State Universty, Nacogdoches, Texes. DeLa�. R 8.. and D.L Leonard Jr. 2000. preserve' pe� 97934R Johns River at the SL Sebastian River State Buffer Water Mangsmart ate. pW&°' FL WPP• R J. and Leonard D.. 2003• � Birders" ��. in R. Coda of DOU FF w.k� W M- House, Slain, Washington. and Epting, Failure in and Brood Reduction in Throe Dsl defie. R.S. . Leonard D-, Rsd R.J. 2003. h R. Coda and S. Daniels Eels Red - Woodpecker, Road to Recovery. Hancock Hares. Blaine. Washington. Fledgling Sex retie � Do of Fted- Eptin9. coo de dWoo R.S., and Leonard in R. ; amid S. Dw'mK Eds. Red`oockaded WoodPedrer Road to Recovery. WHancock Ham, Blaine. Washington' Eptitg, R J.. Del atelk, R.S.. and Leonard D. 2003. Fared Stand Selection by Foraging ad to tied in p House, Burin. Wed+inptan• Redcockadsd Recovery. Hwm* yVoodped w' Road h D., Da Aaft, R.S.. and Epting. R.J. 2003. Factole Corwibutlrg m Variation In Fledgling Leooard In cSrdrap Florida Redcadcedsd Waadpa*"• in R. Cosh and S. Daniels. Eds. � Woodpecker. Road to Recovery. Hancock House, Blaine, Washington. Expert T"URO : 1982. provided testimony as an flits ogsred species Stanton p� F vooraable Ruling by Hearing Commission (OUP hearings for doe certifioation d hr Office; Population 1984. Provided sxpeR testimony an the pot Impacts on a local environmental In Louisiana from a gas field exparldorr at a civil action soil brought by o p r izatlon, Favorable Ruing: Id on the 1984. Assisted in deposing Florida Gems and Fresh W in Una BW Cypress preserve; Florida Panty for issues related to road development 1988. Same as 1984 Louisiana - bearing lhhd above, Favorable Ruling: 1988. provided expert testimony on wetlands Impacts and endangered species for landfill sighting (Administrative). County obtained their permits: 1991. provided expert teadmor>y as a vAldlife eooioplst for continued developxnnt by OUC with rem to vbtiarrdaSnpered Species for Stanton 11, oUC obtained their penmfis: 1992-1984. provided expert on RCWs Issues at Client obtained meetings s. a proposed road extension through a RCW habitat management arse' Client obtained Pertnits. FROM : Maureen Honness PHONE NO. : 2393488998 Rpr. 05 2005 03:15PM P2 MAUREEN S. BONNESS 7390 Rookery Lane Naples, FL 34120 QUALIFICATIONS PH (239) 348 -8178 FAX 239 - 238 -8998 bonness@infionline.net • Seven years experience in southwest Florida monitoring vegetation and conducting wildlife surveys. • Natural areas manager for preserves in Collier and Charlotte counties. • Environmental consultant for permitting of EDUCATION S.S. 1982. University of Wisconsin - Madison, Botany Department Ph.D. 1992. The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Botany Dissertation Title: "Pokeweed Antiviral Protein Inactivates Pokeweed Ribosomes; Implications for the Antiviral Mechanism" PROFESSIONAL Environmental Consultant in southwest Florida 1997 to present. Natural Areas Manager for Willow Run Preserve (225 acre private preserve). Supervise restoration and maintenance of preserve. Conduct field work, writs environmental monitoring reports, and assist in acquisition of permits from government regulatory agencies. Willow Run Preserve is the first applicant in Collier County for an RCW Safe Harbor agreement. Field techniques: vegetation mapping, listed species surveys, vegetation sampling, removing invasive plants, prescribed burns. (South Belle Meade) 2003 to present. HHH Ranch environmental surveys. Vegetation mapping, wildlife surveys, RCW habitat analyses (pine basal area plots), RCW foraging and cavity surveys, RCW banding, create RCW Habitat Management Plan- (North Belle Meade) 2003 to present. Supervisor of a recipient site for 50 relocated gopher tortoises. Conduct burrow surveys, trap tortoises, frequent monitoring of site and tortoises. (South Belle Meade) 1997 to present. Environmental consultant for or several small preserves (ranging from 2 to 90 acres) associated with fill pits or limerock mines. Write FROM : Maureen Bonness PHONE NO. : 2393488998 Apr. 05 2005 03:15PM P3 Maureen Donne,ss page 2 environmental monitoring reports, remove invasive plants, vegetation sampling, and assist in acquisition of permits from regulatory agencies. Shady Hollow (northern Collier County), Winchester Lakes (eastern Collier County), and Coral Rock (southern Charlotte County). Acct Professor: Instructor 2000 -2003. Florida Gulj Coast University 1992. The University of Texas at Austin Field Research Assistant 2001 to present. Frog listening Network. Collier County, FL. Group leader for Big Corkscrew Island transect. 2000. Ted Center, USDA/ARS Invasive Plant Research Lab, Fort Lauderdale, FL Determine melaleuca weevil distribution from Picayune release site. 1998 -1999. Mary Carrington, Univ. of Florida, Immokalee, FL Assist in determining effect of harvesting saw palmetto berries on bear foraging behavior, and investigating pollination biology of saw palmetto. 1985 -1996. Dennis Cornejo, University of Texas at Austin Collection of field data for two projects: a) morphological evolution and biogeography of Mexican columnar cacti: and b) larval community structure in four species of Sonoran Desert toads. Lecturing Naturalist 1986 -1996. Linblad Expeditions, Inc., New York, NY Naturalist on small cruise ships specializing in natural history expeditions to remote areas of the globe including Baja California, Alaska, Greenland, Amazon and Orinoco Rivers, Central America, and Papua New Guinea. Postdoctoral Research Assistant 1996 -1997. Dept. oj'Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Austin. Supervisor: Ion D_ Robertus. Several genes for ribosome - inactivating- proteins were isolated and cloned from Phytolacca rivinoides. 1995 -1996. AgBiotech Center, Rutgers University/ Supervisor: Nilgun E. Turner Determine mechanism of action for pokeweed antiviral protein through the use of transgenic plants. 1992 -1995. Department of Botany, The University of Texas at Austin/ Supervisor: Tom 1, Mabry. Investigate biosynthetic pathway of phytoalexins from cactus cultures, and the physiological role of antiviral proteins from Phytolacca. FROM Maureen Bonness PHONE NO. : 2393488998 Apr. 05 2005 03:16PM P4 Maureen Sonness page :i RELEVANT ACTIVITIES 2002 to present. Frequent participation in public meetings concerning environmental issues in North Belle Meade, including meetings of the Rural Fringe Advisory Board, North Belle Meade Stakeholders Group, and Collier County Listed Species Stakeholders Group. 2004. " Fellow" of the Collier County Audubon Society, granted for "outstanding achievement that has benefited the natural world" 2004, 2003. Participant in annual meetings of the South and Central Florida Recovery Unit for RCWs. 2004 to present. Book reviewer for Ray Ashton & Patricia Ashton books on gopher tortoise natural bistory and management. 2000 to present. Licensed commercial pesticide applicator (forestry) ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES (recent) Seminar Organizer 1998 — present. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Organize a bi- monthly seminar series. 2001. Plant Biologists of South Florida Primary organizer for the annual meeting (70 attendees). giWic Presentations 2002 to 2005. "Bioprospecting for Medicinal Plants" presented to many groups, including the Florida Native Plant Society (annual meeting 2004), Tampa chapter of Native Plant Society (Nov., 2004), The Conservancy of Southwest Florida (2002), garden clubs, social clubs, etc. 2001 and 2000. Discover Corkscrew Program "Natural Area and Wildlife Management" 1999_ Calusa Nature Center "Plants at Cal usa Nature Center" 1998 . Corkscrew Seminar Series "Saw Palmetto and the Herb Industry" Volunteer 1997 — present. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Supervise interns' independent research projects. Conduct workshops to teach volunteers about plants. Assist with prescribed bums. FROM : Maureen Bonness PHONE NO. : 2393488998 Apr. 05 2005 03:16PM P5 Maureen HonrmV4 p.9aC 4 CURRENT AFFILIATIONS Florida Association of Environmental Professionals Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council Society for Economic Botany American Botanical Council Friends of Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve PUBLICATIONS Turner, NE, DJ Hwang, M Bonness. 1997. C- terminal deletion mutant of pokeweed antiviral protein inhibits viral infection but does not depurmate host ribosomes. Proc. Natl. Acad_ Sci. USA 94,3866-3871. Bonness, MS, NE Turner, TJ Mabry. 1997. Potential Agents for the Commercialization of Virus - Resistant Transgenic Plants. Pages 293 -300 IN (eds. WW Cooper, S Thore, D Gibson, F Phillips) Impact. How IC2 Research Affecrs Public Policy and Business Markets IC2 Institute. Austin, Texas. Pare, PW, Q Liu, MS Bonness, M Liu, RA Dixon, TJ Mabry. 1996. Cephalocereus senilis (old- man - cactus): In vitro cultures and the elicitation of flavonoids. IN (ed. YPS Bajaj) Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry. vol 37. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants IX. pp. 97 -107. Springer- Verlag. Hartley, MR, JA Chaddock, MS Bonness, 1996. The structure and function of ribosome - inactivating proteins. Trends in Plant Sciences 1, 254 -260. (invited review) Koch, PE, MS Borwess, H Lu, TJ Mabry. 1996. Protoplasts from Phyrolacca dodecandra LHerit (endod) and P. americana L. (pokeweed). Plant Cell Reports 15, 824 -828. Pan, M, MS Bonness, TJ Mabry. 1995. Nonprotein amino acids from Gymnocladus dioiea_ Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 23, 575 -576. Liu, Q, MS Bonness, M Liu, E Seradge, RA Dixon, TJ Mabry. 1995. Enzymes of B- rines deoxy flavonoid biosynthesis in elicited cell cultures of "old man" cactus (Cephalocereus senilis). Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics 321, 3971104. Bonness, MS, MP Ready, JD Irvin, TJ Mabry. 1994. Pokeweed antiviral protein inactivates pokeweed ribosomes; Implications for the antiviral mechanism. The Plant Journal 5, 173 -183. Bonness, WS, PW Par6, TJ Mabry. 1993. Novel callus and suspension cultures of the "old man" cactus (Cephalocereus senilis). Cactus and Succulent Journal 65, 144 -147, Bonness, MS, TJ Mabry. 1992. Tissue culture of endod (Phytolacca dodecandra L'Herit): growth and production of ribosome- inactivating proteins. Plant Cell Reports 11, 66-70. Bonness, MS_ 1990_ Promising new drugs from plants: poisons that heal. Herbarist 56, 59-68. FROM : Maureen Bonness BOOK PHONE NO. : 2393488998 Apr. 05 2005 03:17PM P6 Maureen Bonness page 5 Mabry, TJ, HT Nguyen, RA Dixon, MS Bonnets (Editors)_ 1994. Biotechnology for Aridland Plants. ICz Institute. Austin, Texas. PAPERS PRESENTED (selected) Bonness, MS. 2002. Recent Trends in Botanical Drug Discovery. Plant Biologists of South Florida annual meeting. Bonness, MS, TJ Mabry. 1996. Pokeweed antiviral protein throughout a growing season: Hints for the endogeouns function. Annual meeting, Amer. Soc. Pl. Physiol. San Antonio, TX, July 28 -31. Bonnets, M, N Turner, DJ Hwang, A Chiang, O Zoubenko, P Wang. 1996. Antiviral proteins from plants and their therapeutic applications. Monroe Wall Symposium. New Brunswick, NJ, June 2 -5. Seradge, E, Q Liu. MS Bonness, RA Dixon, TJ Mabry_ 1995. Cell cultures and elicitation of the cactus species Cephalocereus senilis: Novel flavonoids from elicited cultures. International Bioflavonoid Symposium. Vienna, Austria, July 16 -1.9. Bonness, MS, TJ Mabry. 1993. Pokeweed antiviral protein —An antiviral agent for plants and people. Annual meeting, Amer. Soc, Pharmacognosy. San Diego, CA, July 18 -22. wild I it - ma � '111 � I �lq Aill"Immm NORTH BELLE MEADE SPECIAL USE AREA SUBDISTRICT APPLICATION TO AMEND THE COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN EXHIBIT III.A. LEGAL DESCRIPTION A PORTION OF SECTIONS 29, 31 AND 32, TOWNSHIP 49 SOUTH, RANGE 27 EAST, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 49 SOUTH, RANGE 27 EAST, COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA; THENCE N. 02 022'14" E., ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29, A DISTANCE OF 2,654.82 FEET TO THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE CONTINUE N. 02 °22'14" E., ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29, A DISTANCE OF 660.00 FEET; THENCE N. 86 °23'47" W., A DISTANCE OF 660.00 FEET; THENCE S. 02022'14" W., A DISTANCE OF 660.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE N. 86 °23'47" W., ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID SECTION 29, A DISTANCE OF 1,320.00 FEET; THENCE N. 02 °22'14" E., A DISTANCE OF 660.00 FEET; THENCE N. 86 °23'47" W., A DISTANCE OF 990.00 FEET; THENCE S. 02 °22'14" W., A DISTANCE OF 660.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE N. 86° 23'47" W., ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID SECTION 29, A DISTANCE OF 1,802.71 FEET; THENCE S. 01 °36'40" W., A DISTANCE OF 1,351.06 FEET; THENCE S. 86 040'29" E., A DISTANCE OF 679.17 FEET; THENCE S. 01 °42'52" W., A DISTANCE OF 673.82 FEET; THENCE N. 86 °48'55" W., A DISTANCE OF 677.90 FEET; THENCE S. 01'36'46" W., A DISTANCE OF 675.52 FEET; THENCE N. 86 °57'22" W., A DISTANCE OF 676.59 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29, THE SAME BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 49 SOUTH, RANGE 27 EAST, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE S. 02 003'23" W., ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST '/ OF SAID SECTION 32, A DISTANCE OF 2,645.17 FEET TO THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32; THENCE S. 01'54'41" W., ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 32, A DISTANCE OF 1,979.06 FEET; THENCE N. 86 003'44" W., A DISTANCE OF 330.00 FEET; THENCE S. 01 °55'45" W., A DISTANCE OF 559.93 FEET TO A POINT ON A LINE 100.00 FEET NORTHERLY OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 32; THENCE S. 85 °59'11" E., ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE, A DISTANCE OF 330.19 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 32; THENCE CONTINUE S. 85 059'11" E., ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE, A DISTANCE OF 5,394.34 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 32; THENCE N. 02 °12'42" E., ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 32, A DISTANCE OF 5,275.57 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 41,806,139 SQUARE FEET OR 959.74 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. LESS AND EXCEPT A PORTION OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 49 SOUTH, RANGE 27 EAST, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 49 SOUTH, RANGE 27 EAST, COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA; THENCE N. 86 °57'22" W., ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29, A DISTANCE OF 2,368.06 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUE N. 86 °57'22" W., ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29, A DISTANCE OF 676.60 FEET; THENCE N. 01 °52'46" E., A DISTANCE OF 671.29 FEET; THENCE S. 86 °48'55" E., A DISTANCE OF 677.90 FEET; THENCE S. 01'59'15" W., A DISTANCE OF 669.60 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 453,961 SQUARE FEET OR 10.42 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. TOTAL PROPERTY CONTAINING 41,352,178 SQUARE FEET OR 949.32 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS AND /OR RESERVATIONS OF RECORD. BEARINGS SHOWN HEREON ARE BASED ON THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 49 SOUTH, RANGE 27 EAST, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA AS BEING N 02-22'14" E (ASSUMED). [IMIUMANTA MANAGEMENT PLAN TEXT EXHIBIT IV.B COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN Add Number 5 on Page 76 of the FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT (X111) II. AGRICULTURALIRURAL DESIGNATION (IX) B. Rural Fringe Mixed Use District 950± acres located in Sections 29 31 and 32, Township 49 Range 27 East The North Belle Meade Special Use Area represents a transitional area located between lands designated sending and those designated Natural Resource Protection Area (NRPA) on the Future Land Use Map. The North Belle Meade Special Use Area does contain environmentally sensitive lands however historic development and drainage due to development of Golden Gate Estates and 1 -75 have lessened the environmental sensitivity of these lands. The North Belle lvleadkle Special Use Area contains significant deposits of hard limestone, which provides source material for road construction and building materials. The intent of the North Belle Meade Special Use Area is to permit all uses permitted and conditional and rights permitted on lands designated as sending lands as well as earth mininq, oil extraction and related processing asphalt and concrete batch - making plants and related uses as permitted uses A minimum of 40% of the native vegetation present on -site shall be retained in accordance with Policy 6.1.2 of the conservation and Coastal Management Element. (IX) 45. Exemptions from the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Development Standards — The requirements of this District shall not apply to, affect or limit the continuation of existing uses. Existing uses shall include: those uses for which all required permits were issued prior to June 19, 2002; or projects for which a Conditional use or Rezone petition has been approved by the County prior to June 19, 2002; or, land use petitions for which a completed application has been submitted prior to June 19, 2002. The continuation of existing uses shall include expansions of those uses if such expansions are consistent with or clearly ancillary to the existing uses. Hereafter, such previously approved developments shall be deemed to be consistent with the Plan's Goals, Objectives and Policies and for the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, and they may be built out in accordance with their previously approved plans. Changes to these previous approvals shall also be deemed to be consistent with the Plan's Goals, Policies and Objectives for the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District as long as they do not result in an increase in development density or intensity. EXHIBIT IV.B COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN Amend Page 81 of the FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT b. Minimum lowest floor elevation permitted for structures shall be at or above the 100 - year flood level, as established by the Administrator of the Federal Flood Insurance Administration. The construction of any structure shall meet additional Federal Flood Insurance Land Management and Use Criteria (24 CFR 1910), as administered by the appropriate local agency. c. This rule shall not apply to structures used or intended for use in connection with the agricultural use of the land. All Development Orders issued for projects within the Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern shall be rendered to the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs for review with the potential for appeal to the Administration Commission per Chapter 9J -1, Florida Administrative Code, "Development Order Requirements for Areas of Critical State Concern ". (IX) B. North Belle Meade Overlay The North Belle Meade (NBM) Overlay is depicted on the FLUM. Uses shall be as provided for in Receiving, Neutral, NRPA and non -NRPA Sending Lands. Development and preservation standards within this Overlay shall be as provided herein. (IX)(XIII) 1. IN GENERAL The North Belle Meade area is surrounded by Golden Gate Estates to the north, east, and west and 1 -75 to the south. This area, designated as the North Belle Meade Overlay, comprises +_24.. -22_5 sections of land (t -1-5 ,56214,602 acres, depending on the size of individual sections) and is depicted on the Future Land Use Map and North Belle Meade Overlay Map. The NBM Overlay area is unique to the Rural Fringe area because it is surrounded by areas that are vested for development on three sides. Because this area is largely undeveloped and includes substantial vegetated areas, the Sending Lands can and do provide valuable habitat for wildlife, including endangered species. Within the NBM Overlay area are also areas that have been previously impacted by canal construction and past clearing and agricultural practices which have altered the natural hydroperiod. The challenge for the NBM Overlay area is to achieve a balance of both preservation and opportunities for future development that takes into account resource protection and the relationship between this area and the Estates developing around the NBM Overlay area. Accordingly, a more detailed and specific plan for the NBM Overlay is set forth herein. Unless otherwise specifically stated, no other Goals, Objectives and Policies of the Future Land Use Element, other than those relating to density and allowable uses, Conservation and Coastal Management Element, or Public Facilities Element in the Growth Management Plan or implementing LDRs, including specifically but not limited to wetlands and wildlife protection, shall be applicable to the NBM Overlay Receiving Lands other than this NBM Overlay Plan and its implementing LDRs. On Receiving Lands any development shall comply with the non - environmental administrative review procedures of Collier County for site development plans and platting. Within the NBM Overlay there are four distinct areas, as depicted on the Future Land Use Map and Map series, that require separate treatment based on existing conditions within this area. These areas include the Natural Resource Protection Area (NRPA), the Receiving and the Sending Areas for the transfer of development rights, and a Neutral area, which is neither a Sending nor a Receiving Area comprising two sections of land. It is the intent to perform the physical planning of the NBM Sending Lands within twelve (12) months after the effective date for Red Cockaded Woodpeckers, Greenways and Wildlife Crossings. EXHIBIT IV.B COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN Amend Policy 6.1.2, Page 17 of the CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT (11)(111) Policy 6.1.2 For the County's Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, as designated on the FLU M, native vegetation shall be preserved on site through the application of the following preservation and vegetation retention standards and criteria: Preservation and Native Vegetation Retention Standards: a. Receiving Lands: A minimum of 40% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 25% of the total site area shall be preserved. b. Neutral Lands: A minimum of 60% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 45% of the total site area shall be preserved, except that, for Section 24, Township 49 South, Range 26 East, located in the North Belle Meade Overlay, a minimum of 70% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 70% of the total site area, shall be preserved. (V) c. Non -NRPA Sending Lands: Calculated at the higher value of 80% of the native vegetation present, or as may otherwise be permitted under the Density Rating provisions of the FLUE; (V) d. NRPA Sending Lands: Calculated at the higher value of 90% of the native vegetation present, or as may otherwise be permitted under the Density Blending provisions of the FLUE. e. Provisions a. through d. above shall also be consistent with the wetland protection policies set forth under CCME Objective 6.2. f. In order to ensure reasonable use and to protect the private property rights of owners of smaller parcels of land within lands designated Rural Fringe Mixed Use District on the Future Land Use Map, including nonconforming lots of record which existed on or before June 22, 1999, for lots, parcels or fractional units of land or water equal to or less than five (5) acres in size, native vegetation clearing shall be allowed, at 20% or 25,000 square feet of the lot or parcel or fractional unit, whichever is greater, exclusive of any clearing necessary to provide for a 15 -foot wide access drive up to 660 feet in length. For lots and parcels greater than 5 acres but less than 10 acres, up to 20% of the parcel may be cleared. This allowance shall not be considered a maximum clearing allowance where other provisions of this Plan allow for greater clearing amounts. These clearing limitations shall not prohibit the clearing of brush or under -story vegetation within 200 feet of structures in order to minimize wildfire fuel sources. g. Within Receiving and Neutral lands where schools and other public facilities are collocated on a site, the native vegetation retention requirement shall be 30% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 25% of the site. h. North Belle Meade Special Use Overlay A minimum of 401/6 of the native vegetation present. (1) For the purpose of this policy, "native vegetation" is defined as a vegetative community having 75% or less canopy coverage of melalueca or other invasive exotic plant species. 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Land, Environmental & Traffic Planning Consultants 3785 Airport Road North, Suite B -I, Naples, Florida 34105 HHH RANCH Collier County Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Sections 29, 31 & 32 Township 49 South, Range 27 East Approximately 950.01 Acres Date of Preparation: April 10, 2003 Revised: December 8, 2003 Page 2 of 28 _. 3.8.5.1 Applicant information 1. Responsible owners who wrote the EIS and his /her education and jeb related environmental experience: Jeremy Sterk, B.S., Aquatic Biology, 9 years job related experience. A resume is attached. 2. Owner / Agent name h address: Francis D. Hussey Jr. & Mary Pat Hussey 1350 Spyglass Lane Naples, FL 34102 3. Affidavit of proof of authorized agent: See attached letter. 3.8.5.2 Development and site alteration information I. Description of Proposed Use. The proposed use is a commercial excavation. -- 2. Legal Descri.ptio❑ of Site. The 950.01 acre site is made up of several parcels. See attached map detailing the location of each parcel within the HHH Ranch site. Also attached are copies of the deeds and property cards for each parcel. The legal descriptions are as follows: Parcel A The west % of Section 32, Township 49 South, Range 27 East, Collier County, Florida, less and except the following: A) Property previously condemned or conveyed to Collier County or the Department of Transportation for the State of Florida for Road right -of -way purposes, B) All access rights to and from State Road 84 for 1 -75 previously condemned by the Department of' Lransportation for the State of Florida for toad right -of =way purposes. Parcel B The east % of Section 32. Township 49 South, Range 27 East, Collier County, Florida, less and except the following: A) Property previously condemned or conveyed to Collier County or the Department of`fransportation for the State of Florida for Road right -of -way purposes, B) All existing rights to and from State Road 84 for 1 -75 previously condemned by the Department of] ransportation for the State of Florida and C) All oil, mineral and subsurface rights previously owned by the grantors. G 1fIP Project Fi1e1\300'1036 -A hussy I_ecav at, om('o) l ier County I'IS�I)cclU Re"'IM ttahCol l ier<'ounty IiIS- I2-03rev. doc Page 3 of 28 Parcel C East % of the Southeast '/4 of the Southeast t/4 of the Southeast V4 of Section 3l, Township 49 South, Range 27 East, Collier County, Florida, less South 100 feet for right -of -way. Parcel D Commence at the Southeast corner of Section 29, Township 49 South, Range 27 East; thence along the East line of Section 29 north 02022'14" East, 2,654.82 feet; thence leaving the east line of Section 29 North 86 °23'47" West, 4,772.71 feet; thence South 01'36'40" West, 1,351.06 feet; thence South 86 °40'29" East, 679.17 feet; thence South 01 °42'52" West 673.82 feet; thence North 86 °48'55" West, 675.52 feet to the South line of Section 29; thence along the South line of Section 29 South 86 °57'22" East, 1691.48 feet; thence leaving the said South line North 01 °52'46" East, 671.29 feet; thence South 86 °48'55" East, 677.90 feet; thence South 01'59'15" West 669.60 feet to the said South Tine of Section 29; thence along the said South line South 86 057'22" East, 2,368.06 feet, to the point of beginning; containing 11,619,042.69 square feet or 271.33 acres, more or less. Parcel E The East V2 of the Southeast % of the Southeast %4 of the Northwest '/4 of Section 29, Township 49 South, Range 27 East, Collier County, Florida. And the West '/z of the Southwest '/4 of the Southwest '/ of the Northeast V4 of Section 29, Township 49 South, Range 27 East, Collier County, Florida. Parcel F The Southeast '/4 of the Southeast '/4 of the Northeast '/4 of Section 29, Township 49 South, Range 27 East, Collier County, Florida. Parcel Cr The East '/z of the Southwest '/< of the Southwest '/ of the Northeast % of Section 29, Township 49 South, Range 27 East, Collier County, Florida. 3. Location and address description. The subject property is located approximately 4 of a miles east of Collier Boulevard, immediately north of Interstate 75, in Sections 29, 31 & 32 Township 49 South, Range 27 Fast, in Collier County, Florida. See attached location map. 3.8.5.3 Mapping and support graphics L General location map. See attached Location Map. 2. Native habitats and their boundaries shall be identified on an aerial -- photograph of the site extending at least two hundred feet outside the parcel boundary. This does not mean the applicant is required to go on to G.AHP Project Pi les\300's036 -A Hussy F%ca vat lonAColter County HSVDec03 Res ubmlltal'CoII ter Count IiIS- I2- 03 rev .doc Page 4 of 28 adjacent properties. Habitat identification will be consistent with the Florida Department of Transportation - Florida Land Us' Cover and Forms Classification System and shall be depicted on an aerial photograph having a scale of one inch equal to at least 200 feet when aveil:ible from the county, otherwise, a scale of .i� least one inr.h equal to acceptable. Information obtained by ground- truthin.r u�-v"y_ ;ha llriia ve precedence over information presented through phor ographic evidence. Native communities were mapped according to the Florida Land Use and Forms Classification System (FLUCCS) and their boundaries are depicted on the attached 2002 aerial at a scale of 1 " =300'. Also attached is an 1 1" X 17" sheet (1" =700') with FLUCCS mapping. Mapping is included for the 200' that surrounds the subject property. 3. Topographic map showinq upland, bathymetric con Cours, and existing drainage patterns if applicable. Site elevations average approximately 9.0' to 10.0' NGVD. Currently drainage is to the south and southwest. The attached survey details several topographic shots taken of seasonal high water elevations throughout the site. See attached survey prepared by Rhodes & Rhodes Land Surveying, Inc. 4. Existing land use of the site and surroundieq area. The existing land use for the parcel is agricultural. The entire parcel is zoned agricultural and it is being used as such. Currently it is being used as unimproved pasture for several hundred head of cattle. The surrounding landscapes include: East — Undeveloped Agricultural i pevi��n West— Undeveloped Agricultural -�A '11 "' i- North— Undeveloped Agricultural South — Interstate 75 Agricultural 5. Soils map at a scale consistent with that used for the Florida Department of Transportat. ion -- Florida Land Ose f,ver rn-J Fonns Classification Systems determinations. Soils have been digitized from Soil Conservation Service (SCS) maps of Collier County. A map detailing soils at a scale of I "-lot)()' is attached on an 8% X 1 1 sheet. 6. Proposed drainage pia •(l,catInq bast f -Lc:. ar;r_i of.- site drainage. - See attached Excavation Plan provided by Davidson Engineering, 7. Development plans in hiding phasing program ;rvice area u- existing and proposed public facilities and existing proposed transoortatior. network in the impact area. G.AHP Project Ffles1300's�336 -A Hugs\ FscavatiowCnII ier Cmmtq LIS',Dcc03 PnahmiV:dlCoII j (C)uniti I IS- 12 -03rev doc Page 5 of 28 See attached Excavation Plan provided by Davidson Engineering. 3.8.5.4 Impact Categor- -as 3.8.5.4.1 Biophysical Impa. -ts 1. Air quality. A. Changes in level of air pollutants as defined by current regulations. No impacts are expected from the excavation. Appropriate Dust Control methods will be utilized during construction and operation to mitigate for any adverse conditions, which might arise. B. Number of people that will be affected by air pollution resulting from the project. With no changes in air quality anticipated, no people are expected to be affected. C. Procedures that wit= be used to reduce adverse impacts of air Pollution. Appropriate dust control methods will be utilized during construction to mitigate for any adverse conditions, which might arise. All areas disturbed during construction will be sodded or grassed and mulched at the earliest opportunity. Water trucks will be employed to abate dust production. 2. Water quality Impacts. A. Changes in levels and types of water pollution as defined by current regulations. The project will comply with the South Florida Management District (SFWMD)'s and DEP criteria regarding water quantity and quality and will incorporate Best Management Techniques during construction. No changes in water levels or water pollution are expected as a result of the project. B. Inventory of water tha reotil, t_ed pollution .els r,,,!It. 7 :xom ; No water uses are restricted or precluded because of pollution resulting from this project. C. Persons affect .:d byr.� -.-r poi tu'. t,�n salting [:gin. his None. No water pollution is anticipated as a result of this project. D. Project design and ac -ions which will red-,-,.a 3d ✓erse impac-, 0, water pollution. GV11P Project I tIcs\300's \336 -Mussy I.xcma(i Oil AColIICr (many I- I StDeo0312esub in' tILl1'( 01IteI Counh II IS- 12 -03to do, Page 6 of 28 The project will meet all SFWMD requirements and Collier County Land Development Code requirements for water quality. 3. Physiography and Geoloq� A. Description of soil types found in the area. The approximate boundaries of the seven soil types found on the parcel, as defined by the NRCS, is mapped at a scale of 1-= I Ooo' on the attached 8 %" X 11" sheet. 02 -- Ilolopaw Fine Sand, limestone substratum: This nearly level, poorly drained soil is typical in sloughs and broad poorly defined drainage areas. The permeability is moderately slow. Natural vegetation may include slash pine, cabbage palm, cypress, wax myrtle, and saw palmetto. 03 -- Malabar Fine Sand. This nearly level, poorly drained soil is typical in sloughs. The permeability is slow to very slow. Natural vegetation may include slash pine, cypress, cabbage palm, saw palmetto and wax myrtle. 04 — Chobee, limestone substratum and dania mucks denressionaL This nearly level, poorly drained soil is typical cypress swamps and marshes. The permeability is moderate to rapid. Natural vegetation may include cypress, red maple, and maidencane. 10 -- Oldsmar Fine Sand Limestone Substratum: This nearly level, poorly drained soil is typical of slough and poorly defined drainageways. The permeability is slow. Natural vegetation may include slash pine, cabbage palm and saw palmetto. 18 — Riviera fine sand limestone substratum: This nearly level, poorly drained soil is typical in sloughs. The permeability is moderate to moderately rapid. Natural vegetation may include slash pine, cypress, cabbage palm. saw palmetto and wax myrtle. 20 — Ft Drum and Malabar Iligh Fine Sand_ This nearly level, poorly drained soil is typical of ridges near sloughs. The permeability is rapid for Ft. Drum and slow to very slow for Malabar. Natural vegetation may include slash pine, saw palmetto, live oak, cabbage palm and chalky blue stem. 21 -- Boca Fine Sand 1 his nearly level, poorly drained soil is typical of flatwoods. The permeability is moderate. Natural vegetation may include slash pine, saw palmetto, cabbage palm and chalky bluestem. _. B. Areal extent of proposed topoy raphic muds Yic.= r_ _ ug z a ,at ."-. t o.a dredging, or filling. (; AIIP Project F IeSU00'SU 36 -A Ilu,s, I xcnano,,q, icr(nun() IdSI)w); P ceubmi nall(olhel (runic 1: IS- I ?- U31e,.doc Page 7 or28 Modifications will be accomplished by on site excavation of fill material from proposed lakes. Fill material will be stockpiled on the property (within the delineated lake footprints) and sold for offsite use. The project proposed two lakes totaling 353.49 acres. The north lake is proposed to be 260.84 acres and the south lake would be 92.65 acres in size. In addition, the tootprint for an access road is included. The access road ROW totals 4.05 acres. Total site impacts (including wetland and uplands) proposed are 357.54 acres. The proposed office trailer will be placed within the southern lake footprint. No additional impact is proposed for its placement. C. Removal and /or drstsi bjn.e of natural harr,ers to Corm w "", and flooding. The project is located far from the Gulf of Mexico and is not subject to storm waves. No adverse impacts are expected due to development of this parcel. D. Proposed modi ficat i. ons to natural drainage patterns. The site will be developed according to Collier County and SFWMD requirements for design of surface water management systems. Natural drainage patterns will be incorporated into the system where possible. Specific drainage patterns will be developed and submitted during the surface water management permitting with the SFWMD and DEP. See attached excavation plan provided by Davidson Engineering. E. Extent of impervious surface and percent of groundwater ar -ea to be covered. Approximately 357.54 acres of impervious area is expected (353.49 lakes & 4.05 acres of road). SITE SUMMA_ RY North Lake Top of Bank South Lake Top of Bank Office Trailer Area (inside lake area) _ 260.8 AC 92.6 AC -10 AC 27.4% 9.8% 0 2% Access Road ROW Undeveloped Area 4.0 AC 592.6 AC 0.4° /, 62.4% Total Site Area 950 +/- AC 100.0% F. Annual drawdo.n of gc n,lwa r.e r u!. -� Irmo .;_. No net annual drawdown of- roundwater is expected. The site will be according to SFWMD, DEP, & Collier County criteria. G AHP Project 1 -i 1o5U00S1336 -A Iiussp I xoevaron`('oll ter ( onoll, [ lyI)eco3 Rvsubromal Co1her Counry 1- IS- 1' -0Ire, do, Page R of 28 G. Increased siltation in natural. water bodies resulting from the proposed use. The site will be developed according to SFWMD and Collier County criteria. No natural water bodies are located in the vicinity of the project, so increased siltation in natural water bodies is not expected. Best Management Practices will be incorporated during construction. 4. Wetlands A. Define the number of acres of Co Llier County Jill isd is t i ona l Wetlands t pursuant to the Collier County Growh Manag n emet Plan by vegetati. on type species, vegetation comF.csi1 Len canopy, U1 Ids, and 31 -und .over, vegetation abundance, dominant, 'ommon, c,�cas iona 1, ant their wetland function. There are approximately 662.39 acres of Collier County & SFWMD jurisdictional wetlands on the property. A wetland jurisdictional with the SFWMD was conducted on February 28, 2003. Information confirming the wetland jurisdictional has been submitted to the SFWMD, but their confirmation letter has not been received to date. The letter will be forwarded to Collier County as soon as it is received. A FLUCCS map detailing the limits of the jurisdictional wetlands is attached. The following are descriptions of the wetland communities found on the parcel: Hydric Unimproved Pasture FLUCCS 212H 53.42 Acres This community is located predominately in the northern portions of the parcel. These areas were given an agricultural designation due to the high levels of impact made to them by historic logging and consistent cattle grazing over the years. Vegetation is limited to those species commonly associated with heavy cattle grazing. SCIENTIFIC COMMON STATE NAME NAME LISTED STRATUM 212H - Hydrie Unimproved Pasture Common Digitaria serotina Phyla nodifora Occasional Andropogon virginicus Blechnum serndatum dwart crabgrass FAC ground cover Capeweed FAC _round cover broom -sedge FAC ground cover swamp fern FAC W around cover Eupatoriunt spp dog fennel FAC _round cover Myrica cerfera wax myrtle FAC mid -story Ponlederia cordata pickerelweed OBL °round cover _Taxodium ascendens pond cypress OBL canopy G A11P Project Filesl300's1336 -A Hussy Ixcma[ionVCollier County PlS'.Doc03 ftcsu6mittallCollier Comity I.- :LS- 12 -0re� doe Page 9 of 28 Pop Ash & Willow Slough, FLUCCS 616 16.33 Acres Several of these depressional areas can be found scattered throughout the site. The two largest are located near the northeast corner of the property. They are dominated by pop ash and willow in the canopy. Most contained standing water until the beginning of February. Vegetation includes pickerel weed, flag, and buttonbush. SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATE LISTED STRATUM 616 - Pop -ash & Willow Slough NAME LISTED STRATUM Boehmeria cylindrica false nettle OBI, ground cover Cephalanthus occidentalis buttonbush OBL. mid -story Ficus sp, strangler fig FAC mid -story Froxinus caroliniana pop -ash OBI. canopy mid -stow Ponlederia cordata pickerelweed OBL canopy ground cover Sala caroliniana coastal plain OBL canopy Tacodium ascendens willow OBL canopy Thalia geniculata flag arrowroot OBI ground cover Hydric Melaleuca FLUCCS 619, 8 00 Acres Vegetation in these communities consists of Melaleuca, with some slash pine, cypress and cabbage palm persisting in the canopy. Midstory and ground layer vegetation is sparse or absent. Melaleuca densities in these areas approached 75 percent. SCIENTIFIC COMMON STATE NAME NAME LISTED STRATUM 619 — Hydric Melaleuca Melaleuca quinquevervia* melaleuca OB Myrica ceriJera was myrtle PAC' canopy mid -stow Pinus elhotti pine (slash pine) I iPL canopy Sabal palmetto cabbage palm FAC Tacodium ascendens pond cypress OBL canopy *invasive exotic canopy Cypress, FLUCCS 621 144.91 Acres These areas generally formed fingers that ran Isom north to south across the property. Vegetation consists of cypress and scattered cabbage palm in the canopy. Midstory contains scattered was myrtle Brazilian pepper, and dahoon holly. Other vegetation observed includes swamp fern, sawgrass, buttonbush and grapevine. 6 :AI IP Project I Iesl300'1\336 -A Hussy ISCav'atlonACulller County I,IS'IkA3 RcsubmltluI ( oIIfir ('ounq I[IS- I2 -0Ire, doe Page 10 of 28 SCIENTIFIC COMMON STATE NAME NAME LISTED STRATUM 621 - Cypress Common Blechnum serrulatutn swamp fern FACW ground cover Cephalanthus occidentalis buttonbush OBL mid-story Cladium jamaicense saw grass OBL ground cover Digitaria serotina dwarf crabgrass FAC ground cover flex cassine dahoon holly OBL mid -story Myricacerp'era waxmyltle FAC in id-story Phyla nodifora Capeweed FAC ground cover Schinusterebinthifolius* Brazilian pepper FAC rnid -story Taxodium oscendens pond cypress OBI, canopy VitisrotundJoha muscadine grape vine Occasional Boehmeria cylindrica false nettle OBL ground cover Panieum hemitomon maidencane OBL ground cover Pontederia cordata pickerelweed OBL ground cover Rubus sp dewbeny FAC ground cover Smilax spp. Smilax vine *invasive exotic Cypress \Unimproved Pasture FI UCCS 621/212 89.91 Ayes This community appeared to be fonner cypress areas that had been historically logged. However, cypress tree and native groundcover density is greater than in those areas of the site given FLUCCS 21211. The FLUCCS 612/212H areas are being actively grazed, but native groundcover has persisted to a greater degree. Vegetation observed includes cypress, cabbage palm, swamp fern, saw grass, pickerelweed, and buttonbush. G \BP Project Files\300's\ 336 -A liusIc F County F [YI) c03 12csubrnittaft "Ili, County I IS- 1 ? -Olro doc Page I I ot28 SCIENTIFIC COMMON STATE NAME NAME LISTED STRATUM 621/212 — Cypress \Unimproved COMMON NAME STATE LISTED STRATUM Pasture swamp fern F'AC W ground cover Common false nettle OBL ground cover Taxodium ascenders pond cypress OBI. canopy Ilex cassine dahoon holly OBL mid -story Myrica cerifera wax myrtle FAC mid -story Schimrsterebinthifolius* Brazilian pepper FAC mid -story occasional COMMON NAME STATE LISTED STRATUM Blechnum serrulatum swamp fern F'AC W ground cover Boehnseria cylindrica false nettle OBL ground cover Cephalarrthus occidentalis buttOnbnSh OBL. mid -story Cladiunt jamaicense saw grass OBI, ground cover Panicwn hemitomon rnaidencane OBI, ground cover Pontederia cordata pickerelweed OBL ground cover Rubus sp dewberry FAC ground cover SmilaC spp. Smilax FAC mid -story Vila rotundifolia muscadine FAC vine TC Odii(m aseendens grape 0131. vine *invasive exotic Brazilian Pepper Invaded Cypress >50 %1 FLUCCS 621/422 13 26 Acres These areas are similar to Cypress (FLUCCS 62 1) above, but Brazilian pepper has invaded them to a greater extent. SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATE LISTED STRATUM 621/422 — Brazilian Pepper Invaded Cypress( >SO %) Common Blechnum serrulatum swamp fern FAC W ground cover Cephalanthus occidentalts buttonbush OBI. mid -story Clodhan famaicense saw grass OBL ground cover Ilex cassine dahoon holly OBI. mid -story Myrica cerilera wax myrtle FAC mid -story Schinuslerehinthfolius* Brazilian pepper FAC mid -story TC Odii(m aseendens pond cypress 0131. canopy Vitis rolundifolia muscadine grape vine occasional Boehtneria c14117drica talse nettle OB1, _round cover Panicum hemitomon maidencane OBI_ ground cover Pontederia cordata pickerelweed OBL -,round cover Rubus sP dewberry FAC ground cover Smilax spp. Smilax vine *invasive exotic G'MP Project FIIcS(300's� 336 -A Huss} Gxca�dion'.0 ollicr C awlly I JS`Ucc03 Rcsuhnanta]'( 0111ar C'nwM FIS- R -03rev doc Page 12 of 28 Cypress with Cabbage Palm FLUCCS 621/428 1.66 Acres This community is located in the northeast corner of the property and may have been part of the burned area to the south. Cabbage palm have recruited into this community heavily. Canopy vegetation is dominated by dense cabbage palm with cypress. Other vegetation present includes Brazilian pepper, swamp fern, smilax, grapevine, and wax myrtle. SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATE LISTED STRATUM 621 /428 — Cypress with Cabbage OBL ground cover Panicum hemitomon maidencane Palm Rubus sp dewberry FAC ground cover Common Smilax invasive exotic B(echmrm serrulatum swamp fern FAC W ,round cover Cephalanthus occidentalts buttonbush OBL mid -story Cladiumjamaicense saw grass OBL ground cover Hexcassine dahoonholly OBL mid -story Myrica cerifera wax myrtle FAC mid -story Schinus terebinthifolius* Brazilian pepper FAC mid -story Taxodium aseendens pond cypress OBL canopy Vitis rotundifolia muscadine grape vine Occasional Boehmeria cylindrica false nettle OBL ground cover Panicum hemitomon maidencane OBL ground cover Rubus sp dewberry FAC ground cover Smilax spp. Smilax invasive exotic vine G:AtIP Project Files\300's\336 -A Hussy f.XCavatlonACOII ier County FISVDec03 Res ubmlltaN 0 1ierCourtly I:is -I' 0 Ire c.doc Page 13 of28 Pine- Cypress- Cabbage Palm FI UCCS 624 313.92 Acres This community is the largest on the parcel and is found throughout. Canopy vegetation includes slash pine, cypress, cabbage palm, and dahoon holly. Other vegetation present includes swamp fern, Caesar weed, grapevine, saw grass, buckthorn, smilax, poison ivy, and wax myrtle. SCIENTIFIC COMMON STATE NAME NAME LISTED STRATUM 624 - Pine /Cypress /Cabbage palm Common Blechnurn serrulatum swamp fern PAC W ground cover Uadium jamaicense saw grass OBL ground cover Ilex cassine dahoon holly OBL mid - slory Melaleuca quinquenervia* melaleuca FAC Myrica cerifera wax myrtle FAC canopy raid -story Myrsinefloridana myrsine mid -story Pinus elliotti pine (slash pine) Sabal almetto P cabbage palm FAC canopy Schinus terebinthifoUus* Brazilian pepper FAC canopy mid -story Smilax .spp. Smilax Spermacoce verticillata false buttonweed vine ground cover Taxodium ascendens pond cypress OBL Toxicodendron radicans poison ivy canopy Vitis rotundrfolio muscadine grape vine vine Occasional Amphicarpum muhlenhergiamem blue maidencane FAC"' ground cover Andropogon virginianicus broom grass PAC ground cover Boehmeria cylindrica false nettle OBL ground cover Cyperus haspan flat sedge OBL ground cover Eupatorium leptophyllum wetlands dog- OBL ground cover fennel Eustachysglauca finger grass FACIA ground cover Lachnocardonn anceps bog button FACIA s;round cover Lygodium microphyllum* old world climbing fern vine Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia creeper Paspalum monosichyum gulfdune OBL vine ground cover paspalum Pluchearosecr Pluchea FACW around cover Rhodornyrius tomeniosa* downy rose myrtle FAC 1round cover Rhynchospora rnicrocarpa soulhcrn beakiush OBL cover Rubus sp Saccharum giganteum dewberry PAC ground ground cover sugarcane OBL ground cover Woodwardia virginica plumegrass chain fern 11C W round cover invasive exotic GifIP Project Pilesr300'sf336 -A hussy I xc:wul fun' Coll icr County LIS'.Dcd)3 Rcsubmfuall('ullicr County I N 12 -03rev doc Page 13 of 28 Melaleuca Invaded Pine - Cypress- Cabbage Palm FLUCCS 6-W619, 13.28 Acres This community forms a finger extending southeast from the southern limits of the bum area. It is similar to FLUCCS 624 above, but Melaleuca has invaded it to densities approaching 50 percent. SCIENTIFIC COMMON STATE NAME NAME LISTED STRATUM 624/619- Melaleuca Invaded blue maidencane FAC W ground cover Pine /Cypress /Cabbage palm swamp fern FAC W ground cover Compton false nettle OBL ground cover Melaleuca quinquenervia* melaleuca FAC canopy Myrica cerijera was myrtle FAC mid -story Myrsine f orldana mgrs i n e OBL mid -story Pinus elliotti pine (slosh pine) canopy Sabal palmetto cabbage palm PAC canopy Schinus terebinthifolius* Brazilian pepper FAC mid -story Smilax spp. Smilax vine Taxodium ascendens pond cypress OBL. canopy Toxicodendron radicans poison ivy vine Vitis rotundifolia muscadine grape vine Occasional Amphicorpum muhlenbergianum blue maidencane FAC W ground cover Blechnum serrulatum swamp fern FAC W ground cover Boehmeria cylindrica false nettle OBL ground cover Cladium jamaicense saw grass OBL ground cover C'ypetvs haspan Flat sedge OBL ground cover flex cassine dahoon holly OBL mid -story Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia creeper vine Paspalum monostchvum gulfdune paspalum OBL ground cover Pluchea rosea Pluchea FACW ground cover *invasive exotic G AHP Project Piles \300's936 -A Hussy FscavauolrCollier County ELS' Dec03 ResubrnittahCollier County I' IS- 12 -03rev doe Page 15 of 28 Freshwater Marsh FLUCCS 641 1.21 Acres This community is found in two locations within the hydric pasture areas. They are slightly deeper that surrounding areas and contain more native vegetation, especially during the rainy season. Vegetation includes maidencane. capeweed. pickerelweed, and red ludwigia. SCIENTIFIC COMMON STATE NAME NAME LISTED STRATUM 641 -Freshwater Marsh Common broom -sedge FAC ground cover Digitaria scronna dwarl crabgrass FAC ground cover Phyla nodrfnra capeweed FAC ;round cover Panicunr hemiromon maidencane OBL ground cover Ludwidio microcarpa red ludwigia OBL ground cover Pontederia cordata pickerelweed OBL ground cover Occasional Andropogon virginicus broom -sedge FAC ground cover Blechnum serrulatum swamp fern FAC W ground cover Eupatorium spp dog fennel FAC ground cover Cladhon jamaicense saw grass OBL ground cover Eragrostis refracta lovegrass FAC ground cover Hydric Disturbed Lands (Fence Lines) FLUCCS 740H. 6.49 Acres This community consists of areas cleared around the margin of the property for fence lines that are adjacent to wetlands. Canopy vegetation is absent. B. Determine the present seasonal high water levels and high water ieveis by utilizing lichen i_in s or other ni,,rOgi.ca1 jndicator_s. Average natural ground height on the parcel is approximately 9.0 to 10.0' NGVD. Wet season high water levels are were marked in the field using biological indicators such as lichen lines and water marks in several locations throughout the property. They are shown on the attached survey. The average of the marks is approximately 9.78 NGVD. C. Indic, h :w t ht, hydro — tetr.ds. The mitring operation will be constructed in a manner that will allow the creation of some new extended hydroperiod areas and restore some sheettlow to surrounding wetlands. Sec attached "Wildlife and Habitat Management plan on HHH Ranch" prepared by James Schortemeyer for details. D. Indicate proposed per ,?nt of lcfined wetlands to be _mpacted and the effects of proposed impacts on 1lincrl0ns of wetland areas. GIA IP Project Piles \3005 \336 A I lu »v Gxcavat onA( - olIter County FIYDec03 Re,uhmataM ollier Count, FIS-I I -03rev doc Page 16 of 28 The project site contains 662.39 acres of jurisdictional wetlands. Of these wetlands, approximately 25 1.17 acres are proposed for impact. This is equivalent to 38 percent of the wetlands on the HHH Ranch parcel. The result of these impacts will be conversion to open water areas with associated littoral zones. See attached wetland impact map for specific locations. E. Indicate how the project design minimized impacts cn wetlands. Unfortunately, due to the nature of a mining operation with large excavation areas it is difficult to work around small areas of wetland. However, attempts have been made to keep impacts in lower quality wetlands. The mine will enhance and preserve 411.22 acres of wetlands on the property (62 %). F. Indicate how the project design sha11 compensate for tho wetland impacts pursuant to the CcLiier County Growth Management Plan. Mitigation for wetland impacts will be in the form ofonsite wetland preservation and enhancement, hydroperiod restoration and improvement, and habitat management for upland and wetland species. See attached "Wildlife and Habitat Management Plan on 111111 Ranch" prepared by James Schortemeyer for details. The mitigation plan is still under development, but will be in accordance with Collier County, SFWMD, and Florida DEP requirements. Wetland Rapid " Assessment Procedure (WRAP) worksheets are attached for each wetland community proposed for impact. Also, see attached preserve map. S.Opland utilization and species of specific eri_atus. A. Define number of acres of uplands by vegetative type spc, es, vegetation composition canopy, midstory and ground coder, vegetat i_ou abundance, dominant, common„ oc-asional, and t1i it Uplands make up 287.62 acres of the parcel. The uplands include the following FLUCCS communities: G: AI P Project FlleS000' St336- AHurryFx ca vat IOn A(olI,erCountyEISVDecn31t,ahm illdl(1dI1cr(.1mni v I! I S I2- 03,cNdac Page 17 of 28 Saw Palmetto FLUCCS 321 54.85 Acres This community is found in scattered patches throughout the property. Canopy contains occasional slash pine. Midstory includes dense saw palmetto. Other vegetation present includes pennyroyal, rusty lyonia, southern sumac, grapevine, and buckthorn. SCIENTIFIC COMMON STATE NAME NAME LISTED STRATUM 321 - Palmetto Common Hex glabra gaIIberry UPI, mid -story Lyonicrjerruginea rusty lyonia mid-story Piloblephis rtgida Rhein copallina pennyroyal UPL ground cover Serenoarepens southern sumac UPL midstory Smilaxspp saw palmetto UPL mid -story Spermacoce verticillata smilax false buttonweed vine Vitis rotundijolia muscadine grape ground cover vine Occasional 6umelia celastrina buckthorn FAC mid -story Lachnocaulon anceps bog button FAC W ground cover Pinus elliotti pine (slash pine) UPL canopy Sabal palmetto cabbage palm FAC canopy Vaccinium myrsinites shiny blueberry UPL mid -story ground lichen UPI, ground cover G:AHP Project files\ 300',\336 -A Hussy (1xumaoonACollier County GLS1nec03 12aubmittalACollier Cooney F_IS- 12 -03rev doc Page 18 of 28 _. Pine Flatwoods FLUCCS 411, 169.01 Acres This community is also found scattered throughout the property. The largest area is located near the center of the parcel and contains 3 north \south fingers. It is dominated by slash pine and cabbage palm in the canopy. Midstory includes dense to scattered saw palmetto. Other vegetation present includes buckthorn, grapevine, poison ivy, beautybelry, Caesar's weed, pennyroyal, rusty lyonia and myrsine. Some pine flatwoods areas contain larger, more mature pines while others are predominately younger trees. I -UMMUN I STATE — NAME LISTED STRATUM ------ - - - - -- - -- 411 - Pine Flatwnnrlc -• - Arislida SP oroom grass _ EAC und cover _ labra wire grass FAC und coIlex muhlenber ianum allberr� UPL_ -story Lachnocaulon antes bo button FAC Wund cover Piloblephis riida pnnyroyal UPL nd cover Pinus elliotti me (slash ine) UPL �Y Sabal almetto ge pam i, UPI_ py tground Serenoa repens _— saw nplmetto _PA_C_ UPL _ -story Smilaxs Smilax _-story - - - ermacoce verticillata false buttonweed nd cover Urena lo'ba - Caesar weed UIT _ nd cover Vitis rotundifolia tund!l muscadine Prane - —� G AHP Project F11e1000'1\336 -A Huss I Nc,oat (al'Col l ier Cuunl} I.:lS Dce03 ItesubamtallCollfer Couniv IiIS -J2 011e, dux Amphicarpum blue maidencane FACW ground cover muhlenber ianum Bumelia celastrina - -- bo _- PAC mid -story .upatorium capilli %lium - -__. do - fennel eri e �_ = FA_C _ ground cover Polypremum procumbens _ _ rust weed -- FA( -- - -- ground cover Rhus co allina — — southern sumac i, UPI_ _ - -: rntdstory_ Vaccinium m rsinites _ shiny blueberry UPI _ -story round lichen _ _mid — ground cover G AHP Project F11e1000'1\336 -A Huss I Nc,oat (al'Col l ier Cuunl} I.:lS Dce03 ItesubamtallCollfer Couniv IiIS -J2 011e, dux Page 19of28 — Pine Flatwoods with Cabbage Palm FLUCCS 411/428, 14.34 Acres This community is found in several areas in the northern portion of the site. It is dominated by slash pine and cabbage palm in the canopy. Midstory includes scattered saw palmetto and scattered Brazilian pepper. Cabbage palm density is much higher in these areas than in other pine flatwoods communities, often to the point of being the dominant canopy tree. Other vegetation present includes buckthorn, grapevine, poison ivy, beautyberry, Caesar's weed, and myrsine. SCIENTIFIC COMMON ST ATE NAME NAME LISTED STRATUM 411 /428 —Pine Flatwoods w/ Cabbage Palm Common Andropogon virg_ inicus Aristida sp. Piloblephis rigida Pinus elliotti Sabal palmetto Smilax spp. Occasional broom grass FAC ground cover wire grass FAC ground cover pennyroyal UPL ground cover pine (slash pine) UPI, canopy cabbage palm FAC canopy Smilax Rhus copallina vine Amphicarpum nruhlcnbergianurn blue maidencane FACW ground cover 6umelia celastrina buckthorn FAC raid -story Eupatorium capillifblium dog - fennel FAC ground cover Polypremum procmnbens rustweed FAC ground cover Rhus copallina southern sumac UPL rnidstory Serenoa repens saw palmetto UPL mid -story Vaccinium rnyrsinites _ shiny blueberry UPL mid -story U911P Project (1111'300',1316 1 Hussp Fwa, at ion l( of l ier County 1IS1Dec03 Rembmi 11 a 11C011ier County GIS- R- 21rcc.Joc Page 20 of 28 Dead Pines with Cabbage Palm FLUCCS 435/428 45 1? Acres This community is found in the northeast portion of the parcel. It appears to be a recent burn area as a result of a wildfire. The fire burned hot enough to kill a majority of the mature slash pines. It is dominated by slash pine (dead) and cabbage palm in the canopy. Midstory includes scattered to dense saw palmetto and occasional Brazilian pepper. Cabbage palm are recruiting in this area heavily. Other vegetation present includes buckthorn, grapevine, poison ivy, beautyberry, Caesar's weed, pennyroyal, rusty lyonia and myrsine. SCIENTIFIC COMMON STATE NAME NAME LISTED STRATUM 435/428 — Dead Trees w/ Cabbage Pahn blue maidencane FACW ground cover Common buckthorn FAC mid -story Andropogon virginicus broom grass FAC ground cover Aristida sp. llexglabra wire grass FAC ground cover Piloblephis rigida gallberry UPL mid -story Pinus elliow (DEAD) pennyroyal UPL ground cover Sabal palmetto pine (slash pine) cabbage palm UPI- FAC canopy Serenoarepens saw palmetto 11Pl. canopy mid -story Smilax spp. Smilax vine Occasional Amphicarpum muhlenbergianum blue maidencane FACW ground cover Bumelia celartrina buckthorn FAC mid -story Eupatorium capillijolium dog - fennel FAC ground cover Polypremum procumbens iustweed FAC ground cover Rhuscopallina southern sumac UPI, midstory vaccinium myminites shiny blueberry UPL mid -story Disturbed Lands (Pence Lines) 1g[ UCCs 740 4.30 Acres This community consists of areas cleared around the margin of the property for fence lines. Canopy vegetation is absent. B Indicate proposed Per of f r.er. ii:.l IT' , Cm: r-'i rI t: t::r effects of proposed impact , , , - ( � . � t , r, c - Approximately 106.37 acres (37 %) of the indigenous uplands are proposed for impact. The effects ofthe proposed impact arc permanent conversion to mining uses. C. Indicate how the proeec r The project has been structured in a two lake format (north & south) to allow the preservation of a corridor of red- cockaded woodpecker habitat. both nesting and foraging. See attached preserve map. The corridor is structured to allow G.AHP Project Files\300's\336 -A Hussy IxcmntionACollier County 1- M)cr03 County I N- 11-03rev doe Page 21 of 28 preservation of the best quality nesting and foraging habitat on the property in one contiguous area. RCW's will be able to move from this property to adjacent properties to the west and east. See attached Wildlife and Habitat Management Plan on the HHH Ranch, prepared by James Schortemeyer for details on management activities within preserved areas on the 111-111 Ranch property. Also see attached RCW Management Plan. D. Provide a plant and animal species survey to include, at a minimum, species of special status that are known to inhabit hiological conunmrities similar to these existing on site and conducted in accordance with t'ne guidelines of the FGFwFc. A species survey was conducted on the Ill Ill Ranch property during August, December, Jamuarv, & February of 2002-2003). Additional field work was completed in September to December of 2003. A copy of the report is attached. The following summarizes results on the HHII parcel Protected Species Survey Results: Plant: No protected plants observed. Wildlife: Wading Birds Little Blue Heron A single little blue heron was observed foraging in the pop ash slough in the northeast corner of the property. Snowy Egret Two snowy egrets were observed foraging in the pop ash slough in the northeast corner of the property. White Ibis White ibis were observed foraging in the pop ash slough in the northeast corner of the property and the pop ash area along the north property line. Wood Stork Wood storks were observed foraging in the pop ash slough in the northeast corner of the property and the pop ash area along the north property line. Other Birds Red - Cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) Cavity Trees All areas of the site containing slash pine trees large enough to contain cavities were examined thoroughly using binoculars in a tree -to -tree search method. A total of RCW cavity trees were documented on the HHH Ranch parcel during this species survey. Since March, one tree in the eastern cluster that we had previously classified as a possible "starter cavity" has been fully excavated and is GA project PilesV300's \336 A Ilusy LecavanoW( ollier County FNJ)cco3 Kesubmaial%Collier C'ounjy I1S- I.1. -03rev doc Page 22 of 28 occupied. This tree is identified as cavity number 13. This makes the onsite cavity total 10. In addition, 6 cavity trees were documented just west of the property. Another cluster of cavity trees was identified on and around a 15 acre parcel located approximately 1600 feet west of the IIHH Ranch property. The cavities on the property appear to be concentrated in two loose "colony" configurations. One colony is located along the west property line and consisted of 2 cavities on the property and 6 cavities approximately to the west. The other is along the east property line and consists of 8 cavities. Cavity trees on the property ranged in apparent activity level from abandoned to active. During the course of the species survey, several cavity trees were spot checked for activity by observing them for a period of time prior to sunset and waiting for a bird to return to the tree before dark. The following details those observations. January 3, 2003 Watched vicinity of cavity #3 and two offsite cavities. No woodpeckers observed. January 9, 2003 Watched cavities #10, #1 1, and #12 along eastern line. RCW observed entering cavity # 10 (5:25pm). Red - bellied woodpecker observed returning to cavity #11 (5:33 pm). No woodpeckers observed at cavity 412. January 10, 2003 Watched vicinity of cavity #3 and two offsite cavities. Red - bellied woodpecker observed returning to an offsite cavity (5:10 pm). An unidentified woodpecker was observed entering another offsite cavity (5:41 pin). January 13, 2003 Watched vicinity of RCW cavity 43 and two offsite cavities. No woodpeckers observed, but a red- bellied woodpecker was heard in the area. January 14, 2003 Watched vicinity of cavities 45 and #6. No woodpeckers observed. January 17, 2003 Watched vicinity of RCW cavity 43 and two offsite cavities. No woodpeckers observed. January 20, 2003 Watched vicinity of RCW cavity #3 and two offsite cavities. No woodpeckers observed. February 20, 2003 Watched vicinity of RCW cavity 43 and two offsite cavities. No woodpeckers observed. G' \HP Project F1les \300's\336 -A huv} LxcevanonACollier County LIS Dec63 RestlhmltlelA(,Uhler (,homy I? IS- 12- 03rev.doc Page 23 of 28 September 9, 2003 to Present Cavity that was previously thought a starter hole has been completed and is occupied. It is labeled as #13. Three RCW's have been captured and banded from 3 different cavities (# 1 o, tt 12, # 13). Red - Cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) Foraging Activity During this protected species survey red - cockaded woodpeckers were observed foraging on four occasions at various locations throughout the property. See attached drawing entitled "I'll 11 Ranch — FLUCCS Mapping & Protected Species Survey" for specific locations. In one of the sightings, the RCW observed was foraging alone. In the other three instances, the RC",' was traveling with other woodpecker species such as red- bellied, downy, or hairy woodpeckers. Update: RCW's have been observed foraging on several more occasions. See attached field notes included in the Protected Species Survey. American Kestrel A single kestrel was observed in the unimproved pasture area located in the north central portion of the property. Mammals Big Cypress Fox Squirrel Big Cypress fox squirrels were observed four times during this species survey. In all four cases, they were observed in or at the margin of FLUCCS 624 habitat. Florida Black Bear Not directly observed, but a cypress tree was found along the east property line where it appears a bear ripped into it in order to get to a beehive inside. Reptiles Gopher Tortoise In the original species survey, no gopher tortoise or signs of gopher tortoise were identified on the property. In the fieldwork since March, a small population of tortoise was identified in one upland patch along the eastern property line. The area was intensively surveved for tortoise with 9 active, 7 inactive, and 2 abandoned burrows identified. See attached maps for specific locations. Based on these results, upland areas ofsimilar habitat throughout the property were re- surveyed for tortoise. Gopher tortoise or burrows were not observed in any other areas of the property. E, Ind'Cal - rro cr ail; -. i.� - status. -. - The project has been structured in a two lake format (north & south) to allow the preservation of a corridor of red - cockaded woodpecker habitat, both nesting and foraging. See attached preserve map. The corridor is structured to allow G:11 11' Project I 11IS000'sO 36 -A I lu») liseaeation'( oilier Couot, fIS Dec 03 Rcwbmllta l'Collier Coon l}' I- IS- I2 -03re, due Page 24 of 28 - preservation of the best quality nesting and foraging habitat on the property in one contiguous area. RCW's will be able to move from this property to adjacent properties to the west and east. Littoral zones and shallow wetland areas will be created within the excavation areas to benefit listed wading birds. See attached "Wildlife and Habitat Management Plan on the IIHH Ranch ", prepared by James Schortemeyer for details on management activities within Preserved areas on the HIM Ranch property. See attached RC'W Management Plan for RCW specific management activities. 6. Marine and estuarine resoui -cea;. No marine or estuarine resources exist on or are adjacent to this parcel. 7. Noise A. Describe changes in decibels and duration of noise generated during and after the project (both day and night) that will exceed Collier County regulations. Noise is not expected to exceed county standards or standards imposed by the Mine Safety Health Administration (MSI IA). B. Describe steps that will be taken to reduce noise levels during and after the project. All applicable standards for blasting and mining activities will be met. C. Project compliance with Federal Aid lliyhway Program Manual 7 -7 -3. No Federal Highway Aid is being requested for the project. 3.8.5.4.2 Public facilities and ;Ices I. Wastewater Management A. Describe existing treatment r) t, being being used, type of treatm:_nt ani irgre, N /A. B. If applicable, descrrke ,,...� tea ,fires o!- c, cosad r.e:a t facilities. rea tment N /A. G 4W Project hIesOOOV3 36-4, Bossy I rcavatioo ( oilier U000t} 1 _I STI)ccOJ RcsobnllnaPC011ier County C IS- i2 -07rev due Page 25 o[28 C. Describe the character and fate of liquid and solid effluents. The site will be served by an on -site septic system. Solids will be removed as necessary and disposed of in a certified solid effluent disposal center. 2. Water Suppiy. A. Estimate average daily potable and non - potable water demand by the project. Potable: 385 gallons per day average. Non - potable: N /A. B. Source of raw water s�pp'_y, Potable: on -site well. Non- potable: N/A C. Analysis of on site treatment systems relative to .Stat_e and Cu County Standards. None anticipated. 3. Solid Wastes. A. Estimate of average daily volumes of solid wastes. 100 pounds per day average. B. Proposed method of disposal of solid wastes. Dumpsters on site will be provided and scheduled for regular pickup at least once per week by a licensed commercial hauler. A licensed hauler will likewise dispose of'recyclables. C. Any plans for recycling of resource recovery. Recycling will be in accordance with Collier County's current waste recycling program. 4. Recreat-ion and A. Acreage and IaCilltleo demand resulting from the nee. cse. N/A B. Amount of public par) or Lend donated by d�.eicper. None. 0 AHP Project Pfles000's036 -A Hussy tIscavanonACollier County lilsVI)cd)3 Res, bmi ualACollier Countc 1 IS -I _' -03« Juc Page 26 of 28 C. Management plans for any open water areas if one -half acre of more within the project. Open water areas will meet Collier County requirements for littoral zones and removal of exotic�nuisance species, such as cattails. Approximately 7.07 acres of littoral zones will be required based on the surface area of the proposed lakes. D. Plans for recreational development by the developer on dedicated lands. No lands will be donated by the developer. E. Amount of public recreation lands removed trom inventory by '.he. neta use. No public recreation lands are being affected by this project. F. Development and /or blockage of access to public beaches or waters. No access to public beaches or water is blocked by this project. 5. Aesthetic and cultural factors. A. Documentation form Florida Master Site Fiie, Florida Department of State and any printed historj_e or archaeological surveys conducted on the project area. The Division of Historical Resources requested that a professional Archaeological survey be conducted on the property. The survey was completed in June of this year. A copy of the report is attached. There were no archaeological or historical sites found on the property. The report was transmitted to the State and they have issued a letter of no impact for the project. See attached letter. H. Known historic or archaeologi . ca l sites and r E Lat i. onsh ips to lUt opcseci project. The Division of Historical Resources requested that a professional Archaeological survey be conducted on the property. The survey was completed in June of this year. A copy of the report is attached. There were no archaeological or historical sites found on the property. The report was transmitted to the State and they have issued a letter of no impact for the project. See attached letter. C. Demonstrate how the pr(,ject design pze;ery rile h t�_�a1 , archaeological integrity of the site. The Division of Historical Resources requested that a professional Archaeological survey be conducted on the property. 'fhe survey was completed in June of this year. A copy of the report is attached. There were no archaeological or historical sites found on the property. The report was transmitted to the State and they have issued a letter of no impact for the project. See attached letter. GAHP Project Files\300's \336 -A Huss) I:zcavationACollicr C oarty CIS'Dcc03 Resubmittah('ollier County I P,- I'_ -03res doe Page 27 of 28 D. Indicate any natural scenic features that may be modified by the project and explain what actions will be utilized to preserve aesthetic. values. Approximately 357.54 acres of uplands and wetlands are proposed for mining. Remaining natural features will be preserved and enhanced through exotic removal and hydroperiod restoration. See attached "Wildlife and Habitat Management Plan on the HHH Ranch ", prepared by James Schortemeyer for details on management activities within preserved areas on the HHH Ranch property. See attached RCW Management Plan for RCW specific management activities. E. Provide the basic ,3rhi tect Ural and Landscaping designs. N /A. 6. Monitoring A. Describe the design and procedures of any proposed monitorinq during and after site preparation and development. Monitoring will be in accordance with South Florida Water Management District permitting and permitting through the Florida DEP. Sec. 3.8.6 Specifics to address. 1. Indicate how the proposed project has incorporated the natural, aesthetic, and cultural resources and other environmental considerations into the planning and design of the project. Foraging and nesting habitat is being preserved and managed for RCW's in an effort to help ensure their long term survivability in North Belle Meade. 'The remaining wetland preserves will be enhanced through exotic removal providing better habitat for wetland dependent species. Large areas of wetlands and uplands will be preserved to provide a more diverse range of habitats available to wildlife. See attached "Wildlife and Habitat Management flan on the HHII Ranch", prepared by James Schortemeyer for details on management activities within preserved areas on the HHH Ranch property. See attached RCW Management Plan for RCW specific management activities. 2. List the environmental iatpa.ts of L] props I ac -ion. and he reaso; -,.; the impacts are unavoidable acd that th" rmpau- t.pre� rho -rlr_i muse impacts possible to the Fr.v ironR rural quality o the sit - ,:�.ci ur -ound ir.y area which might be affected by ri-, proposed use. Approximately 357.54 acres of uplands and wetlands are proposed for mining. The impacts are unavoidable in order to permit such an excavation activity. The G:AHP Project Pi1es\30o's\336 A Hussy fecacauon`Collicr( ounly IB'DecOJ ResubmitwlACollier County I[1S- 12 -03rcv doc Page 28 of 28 . impacts are the minimum feasible for a project of this scale. See attached "Wildlife and Habitat Management Plan on the HHH Ranch ", prepared by James Schortemeyer for details on management activities within preserved areas on the HHH Ranch property. See attached RCW Management Plan for RCW specific management activities. These activities are designed to minimize the impacts to the enviromnental quality of the site and the surrounding area. 3. Provide substantial alternatives to the proposed project to that reasons for the choice of course of- action are ciear, not arbitrary or capricious. The proposed use for this property is consistent with the Collier County Growth Management Plan and is an appropriate use for this property. The property meets the requirements of a commercial excavation project. 4. List immediate short -term and long term impacts to the environment. Short Term: 1) Blasting and mining activity noise. Trucking activity. Long Term: 1) Approximately 357.54 acres of uplands and wetlands are proposed for mining. 5. List any irreversible or irretrievable commitments o natural resources which would be involved in the proposed action should it be implemented. Approximately 357.54 acres of uplands and wetlands are proposed for mining. G.UIP Project Files\3001S036 -A Busse Ifxcm alionVolher County ❑lYDeco3 RoubminallCuil let County EIS- I2- 03rcedoc AFFIDAVIT We /I, or,c S I��sSz.,t�r M_i) being first duly sworn, depose and say that well am/ar t ow ers of !te pro erty described herein and which is the subject matter of the proposed hearing; that all the answers to the questions in this application, including the disclosure of interest information, all sketches, data, and other supplementary matter attached to and made a Part of this application, are honest and true to the best of our knowledge and belief. �/I understand that the in requested on this application must be complete and accurate and that the content of this form, whether computer generated or County printed shall not be altered. Public hearings will not be advertised until this application is deemed complete, and all required information has been submitted BETTER ROADS, INC. DAVIDSON ENGIiILERIiNG, 1NC. Asproperty owner je /Ifurtherauthorize HOOVER PLANNING & DEV., INC. _ ____ _ to act as o!/Cimy representative in any matters regarding this Petition. Signature of Property Owner Typed or Printed Name of Owner Signature f Property Owner 4/q % P,9 % 44 S- , Typed or Printed Name of Owner The foregoin instrument was acknowledged before me this Zy �dav oj' 30 L byonc, hk D who is personally known to me or hasproduced as identification. State ofFlorida County of Collier (Signature of Notary Public -State of Florida) 0' Michelle M Blanco * *My Cw"&vp CC055550 Expires JO/ 15, 2009 (Print, Type, or Stamp Commissioned Nance 0j' Notary Public) HOOVER PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT IP C. Land, Environmental & Traffic Planning Consultants 3785 Airport Road North, Suite B -1, Naples, Florida 34105 JEREMY STERK Current Responsibilities Environmental assessments, protected species surveys, wetland flagging, jurisdictional determinations for the South Florida Water Management District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Impacts Statements (EIS), wetland monitoring, permit compliam e. vegetation and habitat mapping, species management plans, mitigation planning & design, ilS /GPS mapping, environmental permitting, environmental land use planning, site planning, PUD's submittals, conditional use requests and re- zonings. Education St. Cloud State University, B.S., Magna Cum Laude, Aquatic Biology, 1994. Professional Affiliations National Association of Environmental Professionals Florida Association of Environmental Professionals Work History December 2002 to Present Environmental Consultant \ Land Planning Consultant Hoover Planning & Development, Inc. September 1994 to December 2002 Environmental Scientist Boylan Environmental Consultants, Inc. Ft. Myers, Florida Relevant Experience Mr. Sterk has acquired substantial environmental experience conducting field work and producing reports and applications for wetland and wildlife surveys, wetland monitoring, species man tgement plans, mitigation design, environmental land use planning, and environmental permitting. He has over 9 years of full time experience in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades, and Hendry Counties,. In the process, he has worked with a wide range of clients and agencies. In 1996, during a leave o absence from Boylan Environmental Consultants, Jeremy headed a field research project us ill(, telemetry tracking to study the swimming speed of sub -adult lemon sharks. He has extensn c computer experience and is proficient in many computer applications, including AutoCAD. ArcView, ArcCad and GPS /GIS applications. In 1994, Jerct ry commercially published a c )mputer program for rapid identification of freshwater algae. In 1998..Ieremy wrote an ecological assessment computer model for the South Florida Water Management District that was part of the South Lee County Watershed Study. Land Planning• Environmental Planning: Fax: 239 - 403 -9009 Phone: 239- 403 -8899 Phone: 23l - 403 -8333 Fax: 235 -403 -9009 email: bill @hooverplanning.com email: jeremy(�hooverpLnning.com N N p O p n z n m »zocl3xo C@ QQ 3 c. x m�a_.aa°0 S v 3 .0 = m m 3 = r Z m C) m °d o zJ w n v =3d c 3 c n F N a m a m N 0 = 10 i ,0 10 , 21 21 20 18 10 0 2, 02 IOOVER PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT INC. Land Environmental & Traffic Planning Consultants s,am. r= JIBS Aln o Road Nonh. Suft B 1. N.,J.. Fionda 34105 HP F.1, s� Dais 062 HUSSEY PROPERTY NRCS SOILS MAPPING PAI 04 03 10 0 0 0 p N rya O�M✓ j�.- !mAU.v f �.W sk a..nY,iyE. 'Pi. HHH RANCH Impact Acreages by FLUCCS community Based on lakes totaling 392.54 acres as provided by Butch Kent Lake 41 (North) = 281.04 acres Lake #2 (South) = 111.50 acres * *See attached 11" x 17" drawing (Orange =Upland Impacts \ Green = Wetland Impacts) Lake #1 (Northl Total Impacts for Lake #1 = 281.04 U land Im acts 1 1321 4.51 19.25 411 11.38 411/428 41.96 435/428 740 0.19 Total 77.29 Wetland Irn acts f, 212H 39.21 6 16 15.85 5 6.52 19 4.45 6 21 59.14 621/212 0.15 621/428 70.87 624 13.03 624/619 740H 0.53 Total 203.75 3 Y5- . 1481�/»fid )WWeRv� h w Lake #2 (South) Total Impacts for Lake #2 = 111.50 'off Unland hnvacts Total Impacts for this 2 lake configuration = Uplands: 115.38 acres (40% of total uplands) Wetlands: 277.16 acres (42% of total wetlands) In terms of wetland quality, the following is how I would rank them from best quality to worst quality: (BEST) 616, 621, 624, 621/212, 624/619, 619, 212H, 740H (WORST) 1 ;\ yp 7lli LIP 74 616 , ll� 621 4"ll, 411 411 zff diD 121 14. 321 i�24 U4 7411 Ill �2 Kill „ :_� -7.a .:1 111 412 em .ow za4 6 6i9 n1 411 do %4 740H „ 1. ('nn HHH RANCH FLUCCS MAP IS ON FILE IN THE MINUTES AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT COPY RED- COCKADED WOODPECKER HABITAT MANGEMENT PLAN Prepared By: Maureen Bonness & DeLotelle & Guthrie, Inc. Environmental Management & Design, Inc. Prepared For: THE HHH RANCH NAPLES, FLORIDA Submitted To: Collier County November 25, 2003 r HHH RCW Management 2 Introduction In response to requirements for protection of endangered species such as the Red - cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis; RCW) the following Habitat Management Plan was developed for the HHH Ranch Property and the proposed limerock mining activities. The study focused on detailed evaluations of RCW 3 and the habitats used on the property. These studies provide baseline data of) cavity tree location, cavity tree and cluster site status, population estimates, and a habitat quality analysis. From these studies management recommendations were developed which will aid in the protection and recovery of RCWs in the area. Fire has been excluded from much of the area for the past twenty years or so resulting in sub - optimal habitat for RCWs. Patches of old growth pine, however, occur throughout the area including the HHH Ranch and other forested areas in the region which still have conditions suitable for RCW occupation. The cluster sites on the HHH Ranch occur primarily on mesic flatwoods sites. The HHH Ranch is a 960 acre parcel located in north Belle Meade, Collier County on the north side of 1 -75 (Alligator Alley- Figure 1). A 353.5 -acre limerock mine that will result in two lakes is proposed for the property. Natural habitats of the property consist of palmetto prairie, pine flatwoods, cypress /pine mixed forest, cypress stands, and pop -ash sloughs. The property also contains areas impacted by humans including: cleared areas of cypress forest, disturbance bit cattle grazing, alteration by fire suppression and damaging wildfires, and wetlands drainage (particularly by the 1 -75 canal). The property harbors several stands of old- growth slash pines (Pious elllottii var. densa) that are home to RCWs. The boundaries of the mining operation have been designed to avoid RCW clusters (the area containing roosting and nesting cavities), as well as preserve a habitat management area for RCW foraging and movement. This area also contains substantial old- growth pine (100 -230 years old) and may become suitable nesting habitat in the future. The pine forest on the HHH Ranch includes areas of hydric and mesic conditions, which promote different growth conditions for pines. One limiting factor on the survival of RCWs is lack of old- growth forests that ate managed to preclude the development of substantial mid -story. The east Naplss population of RCWs has declined precipitously since the early 1990s from 25 =:0- 30 groups to approximately 10 -12 groups (Dryden 2003 and DeLotelle 2003 unpublished data). This population has increased by four breeding groups in the Picayune Strand State Forest as a result of bird translocation, artificial cavity installation, and increased habitat management and non - native species removal (DeLotelle unpublished data 2003). There are four factors contributing to the HHH RCW Management 3 decline of the east Naples population of RCWs: 1) loss of large old pine trees -:o logging, fire, and disease; 2) invasion of non - native plants in the mid -story; 3) lack of fire management (results in an increased mid -story in unburned areas and damaging wildfires that kill pine trees); and 4) an increasing density of Saba[ palm trees that crowd the mid -story and lead to severe fire damage and death of canopy and cavity pine trees. One key to RCW preservation and enhancement in the Belle Meade area is land management that includes removal of exotic species and proper fire management of the pine forest ecosystem. Even if the entire area was preserved from clearing, the survival of these endangered birds is doubtful without prope- habitat management and population expansion techniques. For example, melaleuca invasion and encroachment of young pine trees in the mid -story (due to fire suppression) is probably responsible for the loss of 10 or more RCW groups (the majority of the south Belle Meade population) in the 1990's along Sabal Palm Road in the area now preserved as the Picayune Strand State Forest (DeLotelle unpublished data 2003). HHH Red - cockaded Woodpecker Management Plan The goal of this RCW management plan is to ensure the long -term stability of :he current RCW groups utilizing HHH Ranch, a degree of stability that is rare for RCW groups in the Belle Meade area. These groups are likely important for the reestablishment of RCWs on the northern portion of the Picayune Strand State: Forest). The HHH Ranch currently contains an occupied RCW cluster along the easte •n border (Figure 2). In the summer of 2003, this group consisted of three birds (an adult male, an adult female, plus a juvenile male). All three of these RCWs have been banded. This cluster included seven cavities, of which five have evidence of recently being used by RCWs. The HHH Ranch also shares an active RCW group on its western border, with cavity trees on both sides of the property line. This group had three birds in the summer of 2003 (a pair of adults and a juvenile male). Cavities identified on HHH property include two inactive cavities, one of which is used by red - bellied woodpeckers (Melanerpes carolinus). The three active cavities of this group are located on a parcel adjacent to the HHH Ranch. Based on the location of both clusters, we assume that about half of the foraging time is spent on the HHH Ranch. This is consistent with observations during evening roost and other observations that revealed RCWs foraging on adjacent HHH RCW Management Properties and the HHH Ranch. The HHH Ranch thus, accepts 50% responsibility for the nesting and foraging requirements of these two groups. The HHH management plan outlined below closely follows guidelines describe d in Recovery Plan for the Red - Cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis): 2nd revision. 2003. US Fish & Wildlife Service, and further referred to in this report as the Recovery Plan. Also see DeLotelle et al (in press) for methods used in central and south Florida for cluster site management. In order to sustain RC%V groups in the area, HHH Ranch will manage 162.61 acres designated as the RCW Management Area which includes 1) stands containing the cavity clusters, 2) the central uplands that provide a connection between the two clusters, and 3) a corridor along the western property border near an occupied cluster of an oft - site group to the northwest (Figure 2, Figure 3), %Within the RCW Management Area, foraging habitat will be maintained that strives to attain Recovery Plan guidelines which were developed for private landowners (Appendix 5 of the Recovery Plan): • a minimum of 4500 square feet pine basal area, including only pines >' 0 inches dbh • an average pine basal area of pines >10 inches dbh between 40 and 7) ft'/ac • an average pine basal area of less than 20 ft2 /ac for pines < 10 inches dbh • a midstory that is sparse and less than 7 ft in height • total stand basal area (including all trees) less than 80 ft2 /ac Overall, these standards will be met as indicated in Table 1 and as developed during burning and other management techniques described in this plan. In addition, there are over 208.27 acres of pine /cypress forest (FLUCCS 624) that may also serve as additional foraging habitat (Figure 3). Although the pine /cypress habitat does not meet all requirements listed above, foraging by RCWs does occur here (Beaver and Dryden 1992 and DeLotelle unpublished data). This habitat will further be improved for foraging by prescribed burning, which will reduce midstory vines, shrubs, and small trees. Features of the management plan for the RCW Management Area are detailed below. A. RCW Monitoring (1) An RCW monitoring report will be submitted annually for 5 years to tt e RCW Recovery Coordinator, reporting on cluster activity. Activity status of each cluster will be assessed near the beginning of the breeding — season (March -May), and also after Fledging (July- September). Observations will be done by at least one experienced red - cockaded HHH RCW Management 5 woodpecker biologists and are intended to determine the number of birds in the group, the locations of active cavity trees (if they are on the property), the condition of all known cavity trees, and supportive information about breeding success. To provide further information about group dynamics, attempts will be made to band adult birds before the first and third year of monitoring. Subsequent to the 5 -year monitoring, the status of cavity trees (occupied /non- occupied) will be determined each year throughout the lifetime of the mining operation. B. Habitat Monitoring (1) Information on the success and dates of prescribed burns will be provided in the annual report. (2) A re- assessment of quantity and quality of foraging habitat will be completed 5 years after implementation of the management program. This assessment will be submitted to the RCW Recovery Coordinator in the fifth annual report, and will include determination of pine basal area, midstory density, and groundcover composition. During the initial survey that was completed in 2003 (see Table 1, Figure 4), ten 50m x 50m quadrates were established that are representative of various locations and habitat types within the RCW Management Area. Within each quadrate, the dbh was measured for all trees >4 inches dbh. The number of sabal palm tress with a stem greater than 6 ft tall was also recorded. Within each quadrate, a line intercept transect that runs down the north -south center of the quadrate was used to determine percent cover of mid -story (greater than 7 ft) and groundcover. For each 10 m of the transect, a 1m x 1m quadrate was used to determine the composition of the groundcover in three categories: a) palmetto + young sabal palm, b) grass + herbs, and c) open ground. We also recorded dominant species of the midstory and groundcover. These technique 3 and quadrate locations will be used during subsequent monitoring episodes. C. Cluster Management (1) Maintain at least 4 suitable cavities in each active cluster for the duration of the mine, as long as RCWs are present. (2) Install 2 artificial cavity inserts (installed as per guidelines in the Recovery Plan) for each active cluster. Artificial cavities, which have .3 small PVC entrance tube, ensure protection against other species HHH RCW Management 6 (particularly red - bellied woodpeckers) that enlarge the entrance hole and usurp the nest. (3) It is recognized that all active cavity trees and "recently active cavity trees" (cavity trees that have been inactive for less than 3 years and have the potential of becoming an active cavity in the future) are legally protected from being harmed by cutting,; bulldozing, pesticides, or any other activity. In addition, the following protective measures will be taken: a. Cavity trees will be clearly marked to reduce risk of accidental damage. b. Cavity trees will be protected against fire damage by removing highly flammable plant material at base of tree before prescribed burns, back racking, or back burning. c. The use of heavy machinery will be prohibited within 50 ft of a cavity tree. Use of mechanized equipment will be avoided within the cluster when woodpeckers are nesting. (4) In order to provide sufficient large pines for future cavity trees, a minimum of 40 ftz /ac pine basal area for pines >10 inches dbh will be maintained in the RCW Management Area. D. Predator Control (1) To deter snake predation on nest trees, flashing will be installed on ttie bole of cavity trees (DeLotelle et al 2003, in press). Midstory plants (of all species) adjacent to cavity trees will be removed. All vines on cavity trees will be removed. E. Mid -story Control (1) Reduce midstory to very low coverage. Midstory reduction can be done via prescribed burn, mechanical removal, or chemical treatment. Priority will be given to removing non - native invasive plant species (e.g., melaleuca, Brazilian pepper, ear -leaf acacia, and old -world climbing fern). When herbicides are used, considerations will be made as to #e type of chemical so that harm to large pine trees nearby is avoided. Young pines within cluster areas will be removed if they are a problem around cavity trees. Mechanized equipment used in such removal will only be employed during the non - nesting season in the cluster area, sand not within one hour of sunrise or sunset. F. Prescribed Burning HHH RCW Management 7 (1) A prescribed burning program will be implemented for preserved lands at HHH Ranch The following guidelines will apply: a. Recommended burn rotation of 2 -5 years in the uplands of the RCW Management Area, where feasible. (Smoke hazard and proximity to 1 -75 will be serious considerations when determining burn feasibility.). Burn frequencies in pine /cypress will be a muci longer rotation of 10 -20 years. These bum frequencies are interpreted from Duever et al. 1986, and may be amended as additional information is provided for habitat management in southwest Florida ecosystems. b. Fires during the dormant season or late growing season may be utilized when re- introducing fire to fire- suppressed habitats. Once hazardous fuel accumulations have been reduced, early- to mid - growing season burns are recommended, although fires should be avoided within active cavity clusters during nesting season. c. Priority will be given to burning habitat with active clusters. d. Burning of cavity trees themselves will be prevented by removing thick duff or highly flammable plants (e.g., sabal palms) at base of cavity trees. e. Disking of a fire lane is prohibited within 50 ft of a cavity tree because of potential tree root damage. No plowing of fire lanes will be conducted for prescribed fires. H. Noise Control (1) Heavy machinery is prohibited within 50 feet of cavity tree during nesting season. (2) Clearing is prohibited within 400 feet of cavity trees. Blasting is prohibited within 400 feet of cavity trees. (3) To facilitate acclimation of RCWs to noise, initial mining phases will bay further than 0.5 miles from occupied clusters. When development activity commences within 0.5 miles of a cluster, the following guidelires shall be in effect: a. Initial activity will not commence during the nesting season (April 15 - June 15). b. During the first week of noise - producing activity, noise shall not bra produced until 1 hour after sunrise, and shall cease 1 hour befon: sunset. I. Preservation HHH RCW Management (1) Safe Harbor Agreement: HHH Ranch will make reasonable efforts to establish a Safe Harbor contract with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. (2) The RCW Management Area will be managed according to this management plan as long as there are RCWs present. References Beaver, J. W. and Dryden, A. K. 1992. Red - cockaded woodpeckers and hydric slash pine flatwoods. Transactions of the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference 57:693 -700. Delotelle, R. S., R. J. Epting, D. L. Leonard, Jr., and R. Costa. 2003. Management strategies for recovery of red - cockaded woodpeckers populations: a metapopulation proposal. In R. Costa and S. J. Daniels, editors. Red - cockaded Woodpecker: Road to Recovery. Hancock House Publishers, Blaine, Washington, USA. In Press. Duever, M. J., J. E. Carlson, J. F. Meeder, L. C. Duever, L. H. Gunderson, L. A. Riopelle, T. R. Alexander, R. L. Myers, D. P. Spangler. 1986. The Big Cypress National Preserve. National Audubon Society. New York, New York, USA. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2003. Recovery Plan for the Red - cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis): second revision. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. 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Environmental Permitting ✓i Endangered & Threatened Species Qualifications: ✓ 27 years experience in conducting surveys on wildlife communities. ✓ Supervised and conducted reserarch for mitigation alternsatives for wildlife species from the panhandle to the Florida Keys on thirty different species. ✓ A member of the Red- cockaded Woodpecker Recovery Team. ✓ Completed five different Habitat Conservation Plans for the FWS. ✓ Extensive experience in the south and central Florida region including the vicinity of the study area. ✓ Completed other Mitigation Plans for endangered species. ✓ Prepared Draft Safe Harbor Agreement for TM- Ranch. . Professional History: DeLotelle 6 Guthrie, Inc. 1992 - Present, President Alvarez, Lehman, 6 Associates, Inc. 1987 -1992, Senior Scientist Environmental Science & Engineering, Inc. 1978 -1987, Senior Scientist Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency. 1975 -1976, Biologist U.S. Marines. 1988-1972, Captain - Helicopter Pilot Relevant Experience: Project Scientist for development of a draft Red-cockaded Woodpecker Safe Harbor agreement for the TM Ranch Mitigation Bank in Orange County, Florida. Studies included population inventory, banding, reproductive monitoring, and plan development. 1999 to Present. Project Scientist for development of Mitigation Plan and Draft Biological Assessment for Red-cockaded Woodpeckers along the Proposed Alafaya Trail Extension in Orange County, Florida, 2001 to present. Project Manager for development and implementation of a Red - cockaded Woodpecker Enhancement Plan for Picayune Strand State Forest near Naples Florida. Florida Department of Forestry, 1999 to Present. Project Scientist for survey of Red-cockaded Woodpeckers along CR 951. 2000 -2001. Project Manager for development and implementation of Red-cockaded Woodpecker Entrancement Plan, St. Sebastian River State Buffer Preserve, Project Number 97B341, St. Johns River Water Management District and Florida Department of Environmental Protection. 1997 to Present. Project Manager for developing a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for Red-cockaded Woodpeckers on development site in Brevard County, Florida. Inducted duster creation, transiocation, banding, reproduction monitoring, and habitat analysis. 1994 to 1999. Project Manager and Scientist for demographic assessment and population expansion for a Red - cockaded Woody Population (Hal Scott Preserve) In southcentrai Florida. St. Johns River Water Management District. 2001 -2003. Projed Manager for DRI permits, take permits, and development of HCPs for Red - cackaded Woodpecker and HCP for the Florida Scrublay and Eastern Indigo Snake on a development site (13,500 saes) now Ocala, Florida. Red - cockaded Woodpecker studies included banding of adults and nsWings, tranelocation of young, artificial cavity Installation, and evaluation of habitat. Other work for the HCP included population studies on Florida Burrowing Owls, Gopher Tortoises, Eastern Indigo Snakes, SOutheastem Kestrel and Sherman Fox Squtirnal. 1 084 to present. HCPs for RCWs and ScxuNay and Incidental Take Permits were approved in 1998 and 1999, respectively. Project Manager for developing a draft ITP and an HCP for Red - cockaded Woodpeckers on lime rock mine, Crystal River, Florida. Created clusters and moved birds. 19941999. Project Manager for developing a draft ITP and an HCP for Red - cockaded Woodpeckers on a logging site in Alachua County, Florida. Moved birds. 19941999. Project Manager, responsible for endangered spades Studies on south Florida power plant site (FPL). Endangered species isaues focused on Sandhi,, Crenea, Gopher Tortoise and Florida Grasshopper Sparrow. A management Plan for the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow was developed after discovering a small orr-aite population. 1992. Endangered spades assessment of a rural highway on a small population of Red - codcaded Woodpeckers In Orange County, Florida 1985 -1989. Project Manager for wildlife assessment of the Lake George Basin near Ocala, Florida for the St. Johns River Water Management District Study foamed on endengered and threatened wildlife species within a 783 square mile area. 19911`1991. Project Scientist for surveys of wildlife communities along proposed High Speed Rail Corridors in centrallsouth Florida. Listed upland and freshwater semi - aquatic species were the focus of these surveys including Southern Bald Eagles, Crested Caracara, Florida ScruNays, Redcockaded Woodpeckers, and others. During these surveys over 31 protected spades were encountered and evaluated in central Florida. 1998-99. Project Manager for assessment of affects of power plant (OUC Stanton 1 3 2) Duties Included development on Red - cockaded Woodpeckers and Florida Scrub-jays. cockaded W��o� upla � habitat Weiland plans in s In and 1992 for Red gallon plans in 1991 for Water Management Districts and DEP. Conducted evaluation of transmission lines. Monitoring studies on Red - cockaded Woodpeckers included banding of all adults and nestlings, home range, habitat use, reproduction, and populations dynamics. 1980 to present. Endangered Species Scientist for a routing study (FPC) for proposed transmission line through the largest Red-cockaded Woodpecker population on private lands near Thomasville, Georgia. 1992. Project Scientist for route selection of proposed pipeline through major Red-cockaded Woodpecker population in southwest Georgia. Additional studies included other Protected species and important wildlife areas such as sinks. 1998 Project Manager and Scientist, responsible for biological assessment on Red - cockaded Woodpecker population for several small road and transmission line projects In western Orange County, Florida. 1985. -- Project Manager, biological assessment on Red-cockaded Woodpecker for a gas drilling operation on D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge in Monroe, Louisiana. Conducted surveys of habitats potentially used by Red-cockaded Woodpeckers. Provided Impact assessment and testimony for hearing in civil action suit brought by an environmental organization against the client. 1986. Task Manager, conducted endangered species evaluation and wildlife inventory for proposed development site near Wilmington, North Carolina. Seven colonies of Red - cockaded Woodpeckers were found on -site and In surrounding habitats. Conducted Inventory of colony resources including cavity trees and potential cavity trees. Also conducted inventory to determine the quality of foraging resources including age and class distribution and density of pine stands. Developed management plan. 1984. Task Manager, conducted biological assessment on large farming operation (wetland impacts) for Southern Bald Eagle, American Alligator, and Red-oockaded Woodpecker in North Carolina. Located one colony of Red - cockaded Woodpeckers and several potential nest sites of the American alligator in po cosin habitat on Inland coastal swamps. 1986. Project Scientist, conducted endangered species surveys for condor certification for Florida Power & Light. The line was 175 miles in length and included surveys for Bald Eagle nests, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers, and Scrub-jays. Because of the presence of several Bale Eagle nests and Red-cockaded Woodpecker colonies on the proposed line, the proposed line was moved to avoid harming the better quality habitat and reducing mitigation requirements. 1987. Project Scientist for assessment of endangered species (Florida Panther, Red - cockaded Woodpecker, and others) for oil exploration operations in the Big Cypress National Preserve, Near Naples, Florida. Evaluation Included literature and agency review, aerial, and ground surveys. 1997. Work Related Experience: Studies for development and industry projects on endangered and threatened wildlife species including 31 biological assessments covering 30 different state and federally listed spades. These species ranged from the Florida Panther, the Florida Black Bear to the Southeastern Kestrel, Gopher Tortoise, and others (See above). I recently completed an intensive banding and nesting survey of adults and nestling Scrubjays. These studies have included work with nesting heron and egret populations in various habitats of the southeast. Incidental take permits were obtained for federally and state protected species. Organization Review: Organized and conducted Red - cockaded Woodpecker workshop. 1986. Reviewed and commented on endangered species guidelines for state and federal agencies. 19901991. ` Member of the 1996 - Present Red - cockaded Woodpecker recovery team. Publications and Reports: DeLotelle, R. S. 1978. A Survey of the HerWtofauna or Standing Stone State Park, Tennessee. Master's Thesis, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tennessee, 84 pp. w Gopher S H. and DeLotelle, Oriole. S. 1978, The Current Status of the Endangered Colonial Pocket Winchester, B. H., DeLotelle, R. S., Newman, J. R., and McClave, J. T. 1979. Ecological Management of the Colonial Pocket Gopher. A Progress Report: Proceedings Rare and Endangered Wildlife Symposium, August 3-4,1978. University of Georgia. DeLotelle, R. S., Fletcher, S. W., and Arcuri, A N. 1981. Pattems of Wading Bird Utilization of Natural and Altered Freshwater Marshes: Causes and Management implications. Symposium on Wetlands Management and Restoration. Iasaimmee River and Taylor Slough Coordinating Council, Tallahassee, Florida. DeLotelle, R. S. 1982. Endangered Species Mitigation - Redcxkaded Woodpecker. Florida Field Biologist, Gainesville, Florida. DeLotelle, R. S. and Newman, J. R. 1983. Possible Factors Influencing Red - cockaded Woodpecker 11 Colony Abandonments: A case study. Pp. 104 -10e in Red-cockaded Woodpecker Symposium Proc. (Wood, DA., ad.). Florida Game Fresh Water Fish Comm., U.S.F.W.S., U.S.F.S. Tallahassee, Florida. DeLotelle, R. S., Newman, J. R., and Jerauld, A 1983. Habitat Use by Red - cockaded Woodpeckers in Central Florida. Pp. 59-67 in Red-cockaded Woodpecker Symposium II Proc. (Wood, DA., ed.). Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Comm., U.S.F.W.S., U.S.F.S. Tallahassee, Florida. Jerauld,�� DunRr� Reproduction. Pp. 97 -99 in R Restricted ed- cockaded Woodpecker Symposium Clan Proceedings. Florida Game Fresh Water Fish Comm., U.S.F.W.S., U.S.F.S.. (D. A. Wood, ed.). Tallahassee, Florida. DeLotelle, R Newman, �� E Viral Fkxiddaa. Wilson Bulletin 99(2) 202-217. Characteristics of DeLotelle, R. S., and Epting, R. J. 1968. Cavity Tree Selection by Redcockaded Woodpecker. Wildlife Society Bulletin 18:48 -52. DeLotelle, R.S., and Epting, R.J. 1992. Reproduction of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker in Central Florida. Wilson Bulletin 104 (2) 285 -294. DeLotelle, R.S. 1992. Issues and Conflicts Associated with the Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Western Systems Coordinating Council, the Edison Electric Institute and American Public Power Aasoclatlon. Reauthorization of the Endangered Species Act Conference, Lakewood, Colorado. DeLotelle, R.S., Epting, R.J. and DeMuth, G.A. 1995. A 12 -year Synopsis of Red-cockaded Woodpeckers In Central Florida. Pages 259 -289 in D. L. Kulhavy, R. G. Hooper, and R. Costa• Red - cockaded Woodpecker Symposium III: Species Recovery, Ecology, and Managerne T Center for Applied Studies in Forestry, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, exas. Epting, R.J., DeLotelle, R.S., and Beaty, T. 1995. Red-cockaded Woodpecker Territory and Habitat Use in Georgia and Florida. Pages 259-289 in D. L. Kulhavy, R. G. Hooper, and R. Costa. Red - cockaded Woodpecker Symposium III: Species Recovery, Ecology, and Management Center for Applied Studies in Forestry, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas. WILDLIFE AND HABITAT MANAGEMENT' PLAN, HHH RANCH COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA December 2, 2003 COPY James L. Schortemeyer Certified Wildlife Biologist Introduction l HHH ranch, located in Collier County just north of 175 at mm 98, covers approximately n 1.5 square miles. It is within the Big Cypress Physiographic region in an area referred to as "North Belle Meade." The area is dominated by a variety of cypress and south Florida slash pine plant communities. The area's hydrology has been adversely impacted by surrounding development projects including Golden Gate Estates and I -75. Purpose ` The management goal of HHH ranch is to assure the protection and conserve tion of the natural, floral, faunal, hydrological, recreational, and ecosystem values through a limited mining program designed to provide funding for implementation of a long tern management program. A conceptual plan was developed for HHH ranch in March 2003. According to the conceptual plan forty percent of the area would be altered during the extraction of limerock and other minerals for use as fill material. This operation would consist of several phases with an estimated project life of twenty years. The entire parcel would be rianaged as wildlife habitat with at least 55 percent of the ranch being managed as the historical natural plant communities which occupy the site. The remaining land and water areas would be managed as high value wildlife and aquatic habitats found under similar conditions in SW Florida. Basic Principles 'Fire and water were the primary natural forces that determined the specific wildlife values that occurred across the Big Cypress. Occasional freezing temperatures and hurricanes shaped and regulated the survival of individual plants across the landscape. Tzese forces together with the influence of man for the last 10,000 years molded the diverse flora and fauna observed by the first European settlers. Plant communities are constantly changing in a process described as Succession. The geologic features of the area provided the mold which determined the geographic location of specific areas with high wild ife values. Many of these high value wildlife habitats also possessed attributes desirable to people. Fertile soil, dry land, easy access, and a constant reliable water supply are habitat characteristics important to both people and wildlife. Many of these high value habitats - such as waterfront property and adjacent high ground were so valuable to humans that they were `lost' early in the development process. Big Cypress wildlife flourished in a variety of specific high value habitats. High wildlife values occurred at locations where specific ecosystem functions were beneficial to wildlife or where specific high value habitats evolved. Hammocks and tree islands are examples of high value habitats that occur throughout south Florida. These hammocks :md islands occupy only a small portion of the area but they provide essential cover and nesting habitat for numerous species including reptiles, birds, and mammals. They also provide seeds, fivits, and acorns from an, array of tropical and temperate plant species. Sloughs and other flow -ways where excess water moved slowly across the seemingly flat landscape are examples of natural system functions valuable to wildlife. This `sheetflow' across the landscape is important to wildlife because it moves both food and nutrients across the landscape. High value habitats occur at specific locations where these m-ources are concentrated and or dispersed. Locations where sheet flow enters or leaves deepwater habitats and where flo -ways are constricted by high ground or vegetation tend to be high value sites. Finally deep water habitats in the interior portions of south Floridi. were high value habitats. Cypress ponds, alligator holes, flag ponds and the relatively rew natural lakes are important to wildlife both from an ecosystem function standpoint and as a high value habitats. Management Projects Both wildlife and habitat management include ongoing projects which will b,; enhanced under this proposal. Planning and evaluation will be an integral feature on all projects including habitat management, hydrological management, monitoring, wildlife protection (regulating human activities to minimize adverse impacts), and wildlife management. Planning and Evaluation All management activities will be conducted using a continual planning and evaluation process. A comprehensive management plan will guid.- activities. Goals and objectives will be established and results will be measured throu;h wildlife surveys, monitoring programs and periodic review. Management programs will be adjusted or modified based on the results of the evaluation process. The following individual projects have been identified and key components have been incorporated in this plan. I. COMPILE EXISTING DATA BASES(Wildlife, soils, vegetation, history, etc.) 2. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT SYSTEMATIC WILDLIFE SURVEYS. 3. IDENTIFY KEY WILDLIFE HABITATS AND WILDLIFE SPECIES. 4. MAP AND IDENTIFY MANAGEMENT UNITS. 5. DEVELOP MANAGEMENT GOALS AND INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS DESIGNED TO REACH THOSE GOALS. Natural Areas Habitat Mana ement Approximately 55% of the area will be retained as natural habitats. Hydrological constraints may limit the ability to manage thes,: sites with strict adherence to historical conditions but healthy and productive pinelands <.nd cypress communities can be maintained. 2 Disturbed Site Habitat ManaLrement Most of the remaining area (approximately 40 %) will be impacted directly by mining operations. Upon completion of mining operations the mining impact area will be managed as fish and wildlife habitats with emphasis on creating high value habitats. Disturbed sites not impacted by operations will be managed as wildlife habitats as soon as practical. Hydrological Management While the mining operation will convert a maximum of 40 percent of the area to open water habitats it also offers an opportunity to restore some sheetflow across the area and to create some `new' extended hydroperiod wetlands and significant deep water habitats. Within the area covered by mining operations Iii toral zones and shallow wetlands will cover minimum area of 60 acres. These areas will be designed to receive inflows from adjacent wetlands and to provide outflows across downstream wetlands. Ground elevations will be designed to provide a minimum area of 5 acres with water depths between 3 -15 inches under all anticipated hydrological stages. Farmerships will be sought with the appropriate water management agencies to integrate water management practices with regional programs to restore and create flo•ways that approximate historical conditions with emphasis on enhancing wildlife values. While surrounding development may prohibit complete hydrological restoration these shallow excavated areas will be designed to provide both seasonal and permanent wetland areas with a wide array of habitats _ 6. CONDUCT HYDROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT This assessment is being conducted in conjunction with the permitting process for the Proposed mining operation. This information will be incorporated in the wildlife management plan. 7. HYDROLOGICAL RESTORATION FEASIBILITY STUDY The hydrology of HHH ranch has been severely impacted by off site projects. Preliminary discussions have indicated that it may be feasible to incorporate HHH ranch irto regional efforts to partially restore `sheet' flow within the Belle Meade portion of Big Cypress. If feasible this program would have dramatic positive impacts for wading bird!, and other aquatic wildlife. S. DEVELOP INTERIM HYDROLOGICAL PLAN An interim hydrological plan is being developed in conjunction with the mining proposal. This proposal will include measures to manage onsite rainfall. Sloughs and swnles will be designed to isolate mining operations from non - impact areas and provide enhanced wildlife habitat. 3 9. DEVELOP FINAL HYDROLOGICAL PLAN A Final Hydrological Plan will be developed for HHH ranch. This plan will incorporate appropriate elements from the preceding plan elements (1. through 7.) In add.tion it will include the following: A) Islands of upland habitat will also be maintained within the artificial wetland complex. These islands will be managed to encourage growth and development of hardwood hammocks bordered by mixed hardwood swamp species and emergent marsh ve;etation. B) Native plant species will be established on these sites with emphasis on species, densities, and structures that provide high wildlife values. C) Mosaic patterns and meandering lines which mimic natural ecotonal conditions will be utilized during the final demarcation of the excavation/mining operation. 10. BOUNDARY FENCES AND TRAILS Existing woods roads, trails, and boundary fences will be maintained. These tails can be used to delineate management units and serve as fire breaks. Perimeter trail: and fence lines will also be maintained as fire breaks for prescribed bums and to provide protection from wildfires. These firelines and trails also provide access for management activities. 11. CATTLE Cattle will be maintained on the area as an interim management practice. This will help maintain fuel loads at an acceptable level until prescribed burning has been established. The use of cattle may also be compatible with long term management goals. Cattle, especially at proper densities, can provide benefits to wildlife and may also lielp reduce fuel loads and control exotic vegetation. The continued use of cattle should be jased upon demonstrated wildlife habitat management benefits. 12. PRESCRIBED FIRE INTRODUCTION Florida has been described as `The land from the Sea'. As sea levels dropped geologic features provided the mold which determined the location of lakes, rivers and shorelines. Indeed, across this relatively flat area, water has been a dominant force in shaping biotic communities. In its pristine condition nearly 60% of the state's 35 million acres were wetlands (Fernald and Purdum 1996). Abundant rainfall averaging 57 inches annually and a mild climate encouraged plant growth. Natural plant mortality coupled with occasional freezes, frequent frost and annual dry seasons enhanced the buildup of dead vegetative fuels across the landscape. Thunderstorms provided unlimited ignition opportunities with 4 each ground strike of lightning. Under these conditions wild fires were common and widespread. Hydrology and the relatively flat terrain created an environment composed of a mixture of upland and wetland plant communities. Fire touched the entire landscape with many areas burning every one to five years. Other areas experienced fire on longer rotations which varied from five years to several decades. Other plant commun ties, which on fast inspection appear to be untouched by fire usually have a fire return interval which may be measured in centuries. Thus, fire and water were the primary natural forces that determined the specific plant and wildlife communities found across Florida's pristine landscape. The combination of these two forces would determine which plants a nd animals would flourish, merely survive or perish. Humans have occupied Florida for the last 20,000 years. Early Floridians developed increasingly complex social structures and created substantial structures which modified natural habitats. For example, recent discoveries near the settlement of Orona on the Caloosahatchee River have documented that native Americans created a series of ditches and canals near the river. The purpose of these structures was to raise and harvest fish. Elsewhere in America and throughout the world fire was used extensively to modify natural habitats (Fyne, 1995). Fires could protect villages, attract and concentrate wildlife. and produce succulent vegetation and promote mast production. Robbins slid Meyers. 1990, offer the opinion that fire was not used extensively in pre- European Florida. While the level of use and its impact on natural habitats may be debated, Floridians have long recognized the awesome power of fire. Early efforts to manage fire may not have been organized or extensive but there is little question that Florida's first inhabitants made significant attempts to harness both fire and water. Following statehood early settlers continued to use fire to manipulate vegetation and game resources in Florida. Ranchers and hunters frequently and regularly used fire to improve grazing lands and wildlife habitat. Throughout the Southeast fire has been consistently used as a land management tool. One of the first scientific approaches was initiated near Tallahassee, Florida in the 1920's. In 1932 Herbert Stoddard published "Thc: Bobwhite Quail; Its Life History and Management." This publication and the founding of "Tall Timbers" mark the beginning of efforts to promote and use fire wisely through a scientific approach to land management. HHH ranch, located in Collier County, is in the Big Cypress physiographic region. This region has a well established relationship with natural and prescribed fire. Private land owners, state and federal land managers routinely use prescribed fire as a management tool. The continued use of fire at specified intervals, seasons, and intensity levels is the only known way to fully sustain the ecosystems Floridians depend upon for their livt:lihood and recreation. Fortunately, the state of Florida has recognized the importance of prescribed fire. Florida Statute Ch. 590.125(3) addresses "Certified Prescribed Burning." 'rhe section dealing with legislative findings and purpose includes the following: "(a) The application of prescribed burning is a land management tool that benefits the safety of the public, the environment, and the economy of the state. The Legislature finds that: 5 Prescribed burning reduces naturally occurring vegetative fuels within wildland areas. Reduction of the fuel load reduces the risk and severity of wildfire, thereby reducing the threat of loss of life and property, particularly in urban areas. 2. Most of Florida's natural communities require periodic fire for maintenance of their ecological integrity. Prescribed burning is essential to the perpetuation, restoration, and management of many plant and animal communities. Significant loss of the state's biological diversity will occur if fire is excluded from fire dependent systems..........." PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES While HHH ranch and fire have a long relationship development and population growth have impeded the use of prescribed fire as a management tool. In years past lig itning fires and human caused fires frequently burned across the landscape with little adverse impact and little need for planning. Today, unplanned ignitions or wildfires can cause: numerous adverse impacts. In recent years, wildfires in surrounding areas have caused substantial property destruction and loss of life. However, carefully planned and executed prescribed fires can reduce the size of wildfires, make suppression easier, and protect certain areas from wildfire. This report outlines a strategy for the implementation of a prescribed fire program for HHH Ranch which will reduce hazard fuel loads and improve wilc life habitat (See APPENDIX A for more detail). OBJECTIVES: 1) Implement a prescribed fire program that provides ha::ard fuel reduction, improves wildlife habitat, maintains ecologic,sl integrity, and meets other forest and rangeland management criteria. , 2) Develop guidelines for personnel and cooperators part: cipating in prescribed burning. 3) Establish protocols for notifying and assisting the Division of Forestry and Local Fire Departments with any wild fire within or near Harmony. 4) Incorporate other land management techniques which complement, enhance, or facilitate the use of prescribed fire or provide for safe reduction of natural wildfire hazard fuels. 5) Conduct prescribed bums in accordance with the pro, /isions and standards of Florida's Certified Burn Manager Program. 6) Insure.that SAFETY supersedes all other objectives. 7) Identify management units or portions of management emits which should be included in an initial prescribed burning program. S) Cooperate and encourage adjacent landowners to enharce existing prescribed fire programs or to develop new programs. INITIAL FOCUS The initial focus of the prescribed burning program will be to identify natural an;as within specific management units which are slated for protection or restoration and that historically were maintained by frequent fire. These areas will be identified and designated as bum zones. Individual burn zones larger than 50 acres will be divided b) natural or manmade fire breaks into parcels less than 50 acres. Prescribed fire will be restored or maintained on these units as soon as possible. Pine flatwoods and mixed pine /cypress habitats are examples of vegetation communities maintained by frequent fire. " ypical fire return intervals for these communities are 2 -5 years. Short fire intervals will bt: applied to these units with each burn unit scheduled for fire treatment once every 2 -3 years. A short return interval will facilitate control, minimize hazard fuel buildup, and mi iimize fire intensity. The initial program will focus on habitats within and near identified Red Cockaded Woodpecker habitat. Burn zone boundaries have not been delineated and ground truthed so exact acreages and number of zones have not been determined. Site inspections and preliminary :valuations indicate that approximately 500 acres should be included in designated Burn Zornes. Annual bum acreage should average 200 acres with individual bums ranging from a few acres to as large as 50 acres. Initial prescriptions and burn units should provide for plans to limit any bum to less than 25 acres through the use of a staged ignition plan, internal firebreaks, or additional suppression equipment on site. The location of HHH ranch with I -75 immediately to the south, nearby residentiid areas and other smoke sensitive areas nearby dictate a comprehensive smoke management program. Establishing a competent burn team with proper equipment and administrative support is essential. Scheduling prescribed burns on a priority basis and executing burns only when conditions are favorable will lead to a successful program. 13. HIGH VALUE WILDLIFE HABITATS Existing high value wildlife habitats will be identified and receive priority management. Active red cockaded woodpecker colonies have been located and prot.;ction and enhancement of these colonies will be incorporated into all management programs. Extended hydroperiod wetlands also occur on the ranch. Restoration of these areas will enhance wildlife values. 14. EXOTIC VEGETATION CONTROL Exotic vegetation will be controlled as necessary on the site. Both cht:mical and mechanical control methods will be utilized and when appropriate native plants will be re- established by planting or seeding. At present both Brazilian Pepper and Melaleuca are common exotics and control programs should be a priority. Other exotics such as `old world' climbing fern, earleaf acacia, and tropical soda apple should be monitored and controlled. 15. ADDITIONAL MOSAIC PATTERNS Additional mosaic patterns will be encouraged throughout the area by utilizi ig the unit boundaries, roads, trails and other disturbed sites. Management of these sites would 7 include openings, brush piles around cleared sites, artificial structures for wildlife, artificial hammocks, and isolated hardwood trees. 16. ADDITIONAL HABITAT MANAGEMENT AT DISTURBED SITES Additional habitat management activities may be conducted at disturbed sites. Additional earthwork may be required to temporarily stockpile topsoil during excavation. This topsail could be used during the final contour process and at specific locations to facilitate plant growth. Specific projects may also be conducted at disturbed sites to benefit both �:ndangered plants and animals. Herbaceous plantings using native plants may be estab ished with emphasis on endangered plants and attracting invertebrate animals. Artificial nest structures may be placed at selected locations for a variety of wildlife species. Rocks may also be used as cover structure both underwater and on elevated sites. These rock structures will provide habitat for small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. 17. WILDLIFE AND FISH MANAGEMENT Fish and wildlife management activities will be designed to monitor and evaluate specific management programs. Exo :ic fish and wildlife species will be monitored but no control programs are recommended at this time. Some exotic species may in fact be beneficial. Select exotic fish species may be important food for wading birds. Both wild hog and armadillo are important food for the Florida panther. Some limited fish stocking of native species may be conducted as different phases of the mining operation are completed. A major goal of any stocking would be to encourage the establishment of native rather than exotic species. Release or stocking of other wildlife species will not be allowed. Nuisance wildlife will not be relocated on this property. The property owner may permit the release of injured wildlife under special cin;umstances and may cooperate with experimental programs to study or manage native wildlife species. MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR SELECTED SPECIES 17.1 RED- COCKADED WOODPECKER HHH Ranch includes natural habitats typical of the Belle Meade area: palmetto prairie. pine flatwoods, cypress /pine mixed forest. cypress stands, and pop -ash sloughs. The property also includes areas impacted by human activity. Logging, cattle gazing, fire suppression operations, adjacent drainage, major road projects (1 -75) and damaging wildfires have resulted in impacts which range from moderate to severe. Within the flatwoods are several isolated stands of mature pines that include active cavity trees and red - cockaded woodpecker (RCW) habitat. The boundaries of the mine have been designed to avoid RCW clusters, as well as preserve a corridor of RCW foraging habitat. An RCW management plan has already been developed for the area (Append x A). Two RCW clusters are active on portions of this area as well as adjacent lands. This plan includes RCW monitoring, habitat monitoring, cavity management, predator control, vegetation management, prescribed burning and noise control. Coupled H ith similar programs on adjacent properties conditions for these two clusters will impmve. 17.2 WOOD STORK Wood storks commonly feed in freshwater marshes, flooded pastures and ditches. They have a tactile feeding method referred to as "grope- feeding" which is most effective in shallow water with an abundance of prey items. Depressions in marshes or swamps where fish become concentrated during periods of falling water levels are particularly E ttractive as feeding areas. These areas are further enhanced if they are connected to deepwater habitats. Wood stork use at the present time is limited both spatially and temporally dui; to altered hydroperiods. Habitats used as foraging areas for wood storks at HHH is likely restricted to the larger pop -ash sloughs. Without improved hydrological management oth,.r wetlands at HHH Ranch are unlikely to provide foraging habitat for wood storks. The wood stork is a colonial species that nest in certain cypress or mangrove swamps. Population numbers of wood storks is thought to be limited by the ability to successfully raise chicks, and is dependent upon sufficient foraging grounds during nesting season. The nearest known rookery is approximately 14 miles from HHH. Since wood storks typically stay close to the rookery when feeding chicks, it is unlikely that HHH is urilized as a foraging area during that part of the season. Hydrological improvements that incorporate shallow water feeding areas and extended hydroperiods will benefit wood storks. Feeding areas and floways will require periodic maintenance. 17.3 FLORIDA PANTHER Florida panthers, which occur primarily in south Florida, utilize a wide variety of habitats including pine flatwoods, mixed - hardwood pine, hardwood hammock, tropical hammock, hardwood swamp, cypress swamp, and freshwater marshes. Home range size For females (average of 125 sq mi) appears to be regulated by habitat quality and prey density, while home range size for males (average 215 sq mi) is also influenced by density and distribution of adult females. Radio telemetry points for panthers near HHH Ranch indicate there has not beer. any recent activity in this area. Previous points are correlated with the release of Texas ,ougars for the panther genetic restoration program. This area of North Belle Meade may be considered to be a buffer zone between panther territory and Naples developmei its, but it is not considered to be primary panther habitat. None of North Belle Meade is included in the USFWS areas designated as either Priority 1 or Priority 2 panther habitat. However, much of the HHH Ranch is within the FFWCC GAPS Strategic Habitat Conservation ,\rea. The recommended protective measure applied to some of the Strategic Habitat Conservation Areas is acquisition of conservation easements and land -use agreements that secure valuable natural resources but also allow private uses of the land. The HHH habitat management plan should provide significant improvements on the Protected natural habitats. Prey densities should increase on these areas. 77he mining operation will result in the loss of some potential habitat. Some of the litton.I zone and other remaining upland disturbed sites will benefit panthers. Artificial hammocks or shrub zones will provide escape cover. These habitats especially in proximity to aquatic habitats will have increased densities of raccoons and other small mammals. Incrimsed mast production including acoms, Sabal Palm berries and other hardwood mast will also attract deer and hogs. The quality of habitat within the preserve will also be erhanced by implementing a prescribed bum program and removing non - native invasive vegetation. 17.4 FLORIDA BLACK BEAR Currently, the black bear remains widespread in Florida, but its distribution is reduced and has become fragmented. The Black bear also uses a wide variety of forested haE itat types, including pine flatwoods, hardwood swamp, cypress swamp, hammocks, xeric oak scrub, mangroves and mixed hardwood -pine forests. The black bear is omnivorous anc adaptive. They take advantage of a wide variety of abundant food sources as they become available. Black bear movements and home ranges undergo seasonal shifts in response to f)od availability. Primary threats to the Big Cypress population are continued habitat loss and human induced mortality. Motor vehicle collisions are the primary mortality factor. HHH habitat management programs will enhance Black Bear habitat with the exception of the deepwater lake area. Foraging and denning sites should be improved especially with artificial hammocks and littoral zones planned for disturbed sites. The abundance and variety of food sources will be significantly increased. 17.5 GOPHER TORTOISE Gopher tortoises in non - coastal areas of Collier County are primarily associated with xeric scrub, dry prairie, and xeric pine flatwoods. Three environmental conditions are especially important: 1) well - drained loose soil in which to burrow; 2) adequate low- growing herbs for food; and 3) open sunlit sites for nesting. Gopher tortoises forage primarily tin grasses, herbs, and saw palmetto berries when available. The decline of gopher tortoise lcopulations in Florida is generally due to loss of habitat. At HHH Ranch, gopher tortoises occur on one upland area that is located in the central /eastem area. The majority of the tortoise- occupied upland will be includ -A in the preserve. Approximately 13 acres of the preserved portion of the upland is currently suitable for gopher tortoise burrows, with an additional ±20 acres of suitable fancging habitat surrounding the burrowing habitat. The foraging and burrowing habitat will be enhanced by the prescribed bum program. Burning will decrease palmetto leaf l :tter and allow sunlight to reach the ground layer, thereby increasing sunlight for growth of forage species and tortoise thermo- regulation. It is expected that burning will significantly I[9 increase the carrying capacity for gopher tortoises in this upland. Since this upland also fosters an RCW cavity cluster, it will receive priority on the bum plan. Some burrows are located in the future mining area. Prior to clearing the mining area, the upland will be re- surveyed and, if needed, tortoises will be relocated to the preserved Portion of this upland. A barrier will be constructed to prevent tortoises from en:ering the mining area. In addition, several "burrow berms" will be installed in the preserv! to augment burrowing habitat. Burrowing berms will be constructed of sand from the cleared upland, and will measure approximately 4 feet high, 12 feet long, and 8 feet wide. Additional tortoise habitat will be provided on disturbed upland sites including sand berms and foraging areas. 17.6 BIG CYPRESS FOX SQUIRREL Primary habitats for the big cypress fox squirrel are open pine flatwoods, cypress: strands, broad -leaf evergreen hammocks, mangroves, and oak forest. They feed mainly cm cypress balls and pine seeds. Fox squirrels also utilize cabbage palm berries, saw palmei to berries and hardwood mast. Due to the seasonal nature of their forage sources, they fl tuate much in using different habitats. Fox squirrels spend a significant amount of tirr a on the ground foraging, thus an open understory is critical. Optimal habitat for a fox squirrel has an open park -like quality. Fox squirrels have been sighted at HHH Ranch, mainly in pine /cypress/cabbage palm (FLUCCS 624). Prescribed burning and continued use of cattle will help impro-% a and maintain `open' habitats preferred by this species. 18. REGULATING RECREATION ACTIVITIES Traditional resource based outdoor recreation has been the primary activity on this Property. This use has been well regulated in recent years. It is anticipated that this Property will remain in private ownership. In addition to the traditional activities, the deep water habitats will provide excellent fishing opportunities. The area will remain closed to the public and to commercial activities but it will continue to provide based outdoor recreational experiences to permitted users. high quality resource 19. REGULATING MINING OPERATIONS Mining and excavation operations will be closely monitored to prevent adverie impacts. Particular care will be taken to protect endangered species including the active red cockaded woodpecker (RCW) colonies. No clearing or excavation will be conducted within 400 feet of identified RCW cavity trees. Furthermore mining operations will be conducted in phases throughout the twenty year project life. Best management practices will be implemented and modified as necessary. Summary This management proposal provides a unique opportunity for Collier County. The project will allow the property owner an opportunity to develop a portion of the property for mining and excavation. Innovative hydrological management programs will enhance wildlife diversity and abundance. The success of both hydrological and wildlife management will depend on adjacent property management. With compatible adjacent land uses this project can serve as a model for the inclusion of private property and private enterprise in enhanced stewardship programs for Big Cypress wildlife. The majority of the site will be protected and managed as natural wild ife habitat throughout the project [ije. Disturbed sites will also be restored and managed as valuable wildlife and aquatic habitats. At project completion the entire property will b•? managed and protected as fuh and wildlife habitat. Wildlife and habitat management both during the mining project (estimated at 20 years) and after completion will be funded by Royalties paid from mined material into a Trust Fund. After project completion the trust fund principal will be protected but the annual earnings will be available for wildlife and habitat management. 12 James L. Schortemeyer 3481 5th Ave. SW Naples, F134117 941 -455 -5847 Schortfire@aol.com 12 June 2003 Education and acquired skills: BSF University of Florida 1969: Major, Wildlife Ecology MS University of Florida 1976: Major, Wildlife Ecology Certified Wildlife Biologist, The Wildlife Society, 1978 Certified Prescribed Burner, Florida Division of Forestry, 1990 Instructor/Coordinator, Florida Interagency Prescribed Fire Training, 1991 Work Experience: 1983 -2000 District Wildlife Administrator Southwest Florida Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commtssion Responsible for agency wildlife management programs in Southwest Florida including all or parts of Lee, Collier, Hendry, Dade and Monroe counties. Duties include design, implementation and evaluation of a wide array of programs including habitat management, population monitoring, public use regulation, permitting, emergency responses to critical wildlife problems, nuisance wildlife, employee supervision, volunteer programs and cooperative agreements. Served as the lead biologist on the Big Cypress area including Big Cypress National Preserve. Developed new program for monitoring recreational hunting on an. extremely large (560,000 acres) area with unlimited access. Conducted deer surveys and recreational use studies with emphasis on issues related to Florida panther survival. Instituted systematic aerial wading bird surveys in cooperation with Everglades National Park and others to document interior South Florida populations. Conducted habitat management programs including prescribed burning, exotic vegetation control and planting native woody vegetation on the Jetport unit. Participated in workshops and served on a variety of interagency teams providing input on enhancing panther habitat. Proposed and evaluated new regulations designed to improve prey management for the panther. Manailement Area Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission Worked with the Everglades Recreational Planning Board to develop a recreational use and access plan for the Everglades with emphasis on the three Water Conservation Areas. Developed recreational access on the fringes of the Everglades and instituted interior habitat management programs including prescribed burning, construction of artificial wildlife islands, enhancement of spoil banks, and exotic vegetation control. Resolved wildlife issues throughout the Everglades region and served as the Division and agency representative at a variety of meetings and functions. 1970 -1972 Wildlife. Biologist. Everglades Wildlife Management Area. Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission Designed and implemented wildlife programs on the 725,000 acre Everglades Wildlife Management Area Wildlife studies included work on deer, wild hogs, and alligators. Habitat management activities include investigations on the impact of off road vehicles and fire ecology. Habitat management programs included prescribed burning, exotic vegetation control, and restoration and management of natural and artificial upland sites. Accomplishments Early work focused on wildlife responses to water management practices in the Everglades. Evaluated fawn rescue attempt during 1970 high water event. Low survival rate for fawns captured and subsequently restocked in the Everglades demonstrated the failure of this management technique. Designed and evaluated programs to construct artificial wildlife islands and improve upland habitat values on canal spoil banks. Program included planting these sites with a variety of woody plant species. A major focus of these studies was the documentation of wildlife responses to water management practices in the central Everglades (Conservation Area #3). This work and subsequent agreements led to the construction of the first "ecological water control structures" known as S -339 and S -340 on the Miami canal in CA3. - Later work focused on the Big Cypress region of South Florida Deer management has been a major project for the Big Cypress field station and several new strategies have been developed for monitoring and managing deer both as a primary food source for Florida panthers and an important game animal. The "five inch" antler rule, restrictions on ATVs, extended quota periods, and additional regulations on private lands were established as part of this program. Other prey management issues have focused on managing wild hogs as an important panther food and implementing habitat management programs for prey species. Planned, executed and evaluated prescribed fires in a variety of Florida habitats beginning in 1970. Since 1990 Jim has been actively involved in Florida's Interagency Prescribed Fire training program. He has served as an instructor, session coordinator, and steering committee member for this nationally recognized training program which is designed to improve prescribed burning in Florida's rapidly changing landscape. List of publications: Schortemeyer, J. L. 1972. Destruction of alligator habitat in Florida American Alligator Council Symposium, Lake Charles, La 71 -76 Schortemeyer, J. L. 1980. An evaluation of water management practices for optimum wildlife benefits in Conservation Area 3A. Florida Game and Fresh Water Commission. Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 74pp. Schortemeyer, J. L. 1994. Habitat management for panthers in South Florida - an overview. Pages 460 -466 in D. B. Jordan ed. Proceedings of the Florida panther conference. U. S. Fish and Wildl. Serv. Schortemeyer, J. L., R. E. Johnson and J. P. West. 1980. A preliminary report on wildlife occurrence in Melaleuca heads in the Everglades Wildlife Management Area 75pp. Schortemeyer, J. L. and P. Rosendahl. 1983. The Conservation Areas and Everglades National park. Handbook on the Biscayne Aquifer: Water Management, Water Conservation and Health and Cost of Drinking Water. 20 -31. Schortemeyer, J. L. and S. L. Beckwith. 1971. Chemical control of pigeon reproduction. North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conferences. 35:47 -55. Schortemeyer, J. L., D. S. Maehr, 1. W. McCown, E. D. Land, and P. D. Manor. 1991. Prey - management for the Florida Panther: a unique role for wildlife managers. North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference. 56:512 -526. Schemnitz, S. D. and J. L. Schortemeyer. 1973. The influence of vehicles on Florida Everglades vegetation. Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 74pp. Schemnitz, S. D. and J. L. Schortemeyer. 1973. The impact of halftracks and airboats on the Florida Everglades environment. Proceedings of the 1973 snowmobile and off road vehicle research symposium. Kushlan, J. A. and J. L. Schortemeyer. 1974. Glossy Ibis nesting in southern Florida. Fl. Field Naturalist. 2:13 -14. Maehr, D. S., J. L. Schortemeyer, E. D. Land, and D. K Jansen. 1988. An Unusual nest site for purple martins. Fl. Field Naturalist. 16:35 -37. Flemming, D. M., J. L. Schortemeyer, and J. Ault. 1994. Distribution and abundance of white tailed deer in the Florida Everglades. Pages 247 -275 in D. B. Jordan ed. Proceedings of the Florida panther conference. U. S. Fish and Wildl. Serv. at the St. Sebastian RiLeonard, tate Buffer Preserve. Prof Umber 97634R� 1, Stk. Ohm River Woodpeckers Water Management District. Palatka, FL. WM. DeLotelle, R.S., Epting, R.J. and Leonard D., 2003. Management Strategies for Recovery of Fragmented Red- codmded Woodpecker Populations: a Metapopuladon Approach. in R. Costa and S. Daniels, Eds. Red cockaded Woodpecker, Road to Recovery. Hancock House, Blaine, Washington. DeL.otelle, R.S., Leonard D., and Epting, R.J. 2003. Hatch Failure Rates and Brood Reduction in Three Central Florida Red -cockaded Woodpecker Populations. in R. Costa and S. Daniels, Eds. Red - cockaded woodpecker; Road to Recovery. Hancock House, Blaine, Washington. Epting, R.J., Del otelte, R.S.. and Leonard in Costa 2and 2003. Fledgling Sex ds. ratios ed�ockaded WoDemographics Pecker Road to cockaded Woodpeckers. Recovery. Hancock House, Blaine, Washington. Epting Woodpeckers• in R. S. Danilels, Edo SRed�Ctcaded Woodpecker Road Recovery. Hancock House, Blaine, Washington. Leonard D., DeL.otetie, R.S., and Epting, R.J. 2003. Favors Contributing toC� aril S. Daniels, Production In central Florida Redrockeded ryoodP House, Blaine, Washington. Red-cockaded Woodpecker Expert Testimony: 1987- Provided testimony as an endangered spades biologist at the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) hearings for site certification of Stanton I, Favorable Ruling by Hearing Office: 1984. Provided expert testimony on the Potential Impacts on a local RCW Population in Louisiana from a gas field expansion at a civil action suit brought by an emrironrtental organization, Favorable Ruling; 1984. Assisted in deposing Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commissionbi� � the Florida panther for issues related to road development g Cypress 1985. Same as 1984 L.ouisiarwhearing listed above, Favorable Ruling; 1988. Provided expert testimony on wetlands Impacts and endangered spades for landfill sighting ( Administrative), County obtained their permits; rresspek,�t too wetlands expert endangered spades i ecologist tanon or continued their development by niits; UC with 11, oUC 1992-1994. Provided expert testimony on RCWs Issues at Interagency meetings on a proposed road extension through a RCW habitat management area. Client obtained permits. i GeoSonics Inc. REPORT TO BETTER ROADS, INC. P.O. Box 9979 Naples, FL 34101 DATE March 4, 2003 SUBJECT ANIMAL RESPONSE CONSIDERATIONS COPY NUMBER Animal Response Considerations Better Road. Inc. March 4. 200: Purpose This review .vas completed to summarize existing vibration and air overpressure (airblast) studies and experience related to blasting near or at least in the proximity of various animals. Study, is limited on this subject with a minimum of research studies conducted and published. In addition to the studies reported. general experience may be applied to consider limitations to protect adjacent wildlife. A general noise evaluation projection curve has also been included to consider levels that may be produced during mining operations using blasting. Published Studies Studies providing limits and or research related to blasting near animals are relatively brief. Two summaries are provided both included as experience of the same author. Lewis L. Oriard' summarized experience in various projects in two publications. The information does indicate that some startle effect may be, produced in animals when subjected to loud sounds and strong vibration. The most important feature of this piece of information is that the animals observed were confined in either pens or buildings. This may be traceable to the issue that an animal senses something threatening when confined and is more likely to panic than one that is free. The animals surrounding the quarry operation are free flying and are not contained. As such. the birds may briefly fly from a resting position but would be expected to return without harm. Information in the aforementioned studies indicates that the animals are to a greater extent motivated by their primary instincts for survival, presence of food, predator or prey and to a much lesser extent annoyance or activity. There are a number of examples of noise and vibration and effects upon animals where tolerance to the activity becomes acceptable. One mentioned case is discussed where deer inhabited a local airport. Grazing deer had moved close to the runway. Some moved away when a jet approached for takeoff while others remained within close proximity. The close deer lowered their ears as protection: however, they did not leave. Some acclimation to the noise had occurred with these animals. After the departure the observation was made that the other deer returned to the site being grazed. The same observation was made by this author where blasting was conducted at the Vulcan Materials Company. 415' Street Quarry in Miami. The observation directly related to birds adjacent to the quarry site. In this case, seagulls and an American Bald Eagle inhabited the north shore of the main quarry lake. Through the 1980's blasting was conducted at this quarry on a regular basis. Explosives were loaded to 40 — 60 foot depths with 300 — 400 pound per delay amounts and 40 — 60 holes detonated per blast. The birds were drawn to the area by the adjacent ' Explosives Engineering. Construction vibrations and GeotechnoiogN, Oriard. Le%%k L., International �,ociet) of Explosives Engineers. Cleveland, OH, Chapter 6, pp 225-226. ' The Effects of Vibrations and Environmental Forces, 4 Guide for the InNegieation of Structures. Oriard. Lewis L.. International Society of Explosives Engineers, Cleveland. OH, pp 242 -246. landfill site operated by Miami -Dade County. Blasting was conducted as a rule twice per week typically without adverse effect upon the wildlife. Haul units and vehicles operated within a few hundred feet of the birds without disturbance. For seismograph record pickup. travel was made on the north haul road. actually made through the bird's resting area. The birds were acclimatized enough to vehicles to fly up as the car approached and land immediately behind the vehicle as it passed. During blasting events. the mining operation made sure birds were not on the blast pattern and at the time of detonation. most of the birds remained on the ground. A very few- flew with those taking flight landing immediately after the initial noise was produced. In this case with blasting much more intense than expected at the Better Roads operation. there was not an obsern able effect upon the wildlife. Noise Level Limitations Airblast is the most likely source of greatest influence on birds that would be near the Better Roads operation. The noise levels will vary as gases used in the detonation of the explosives vent to the surface. Wind direction and the blast pattern itself would influence the amount of noise produced. The research mentioned previously indicated one project studying animals where the ground vibration and noise levels were measured as well as effects upon the animals. The study mentioned a maximum measurement of 104dB(C) for air overpressure levels. This level was reached but was produced without detrimental effect to the animals. While this study made use of the C- weighted noise level metric. common blasting methods use the Linear (Flat) measurement network. While these noise levels differ in part of the response curve, there is a comparison that may be made. The 104db(C) level is approximately the 105 dB(C) limit suggested by the U. S. Bureau of Mines in Report of Investigations No. 8485. The study suggests limits for airblast produced by mining operations. Based upon testing, the Bureau limit used for the C- weighted scale is 105 dB. This corresponds to a limit of 133 dB in the linear measurement format. The table following represents limits based upon microphone response. Microphone Response Decibel Limit Wei htin 1 -Hertz 134 dB Linear (Flat) 2 -Hertz 133 dB I Linear (Flat) 5 -Hertz 129 dB I Linear (Flat) ! i05 dB v-wetRnun2 As a limitation for the wildlife. using the 133 dB (L) limitations would correspond with the State of Florida limit published in FAC 4A -2 plus providing a level that would have a relationship to some testing. even if limited. on wildlife. Projection of Air Overpressure Airblast from mining operations has been studied and recorded under the requirements of State of Florida regulations. From other operations a general regression (attenuation with distance) profile may be developed. For this operation the worst case probability curse may be considered - as the worst profile. Ira 0 Considering the formula of 132 * ('% SD) -0f0'1 from the graph. below a projection of airblast at ditterent distances may be made. =r 10 a :0 OAerpressure Re^ression 951t .fl na ¢a 'n-P::,' -.U_t - _ - _ - _ - — . — - _ . _ . _ - - _ - _ — - _ - _ - — . _ - _ — - — - _ . — - — . _ - _ . — ♦ ♦♦ 1 #•r., f 0 --------------------- --------------- c O A-1— – A 40 Ok ...A AM ♦ ♦ .•r ••1 o• ■ • • :e•�•• M • • 1 to 100 ;CO cute Root SCa? =Distan, = cJaCAWM, Con'•lafion C ooQinear = -0.03 Slope = -0.01 1 3 =0 Est as. fc.; In order to provide projections of airblast the cube root scaled distance must be calculated. This is a method used to compare the effects of various combinations of explosive charge weight and distance. From that initial calculation. the Scaled Distance can be used to further project the airblast levels from a specifically designed blast. With those projections the airblast levels can be provided as a protection to maintain a level below the 133 dB (L) limitations suggest previously. Airblast Projection Table 3 The measurements made and projected show little difference based upon a change of distance of 200 to 500 feet. Due to the limited slope of the attenuation graph, there is very little data change when using the worst case protections. On -site blast data when operations begin may be able to be used to refine the airblast attenuation. As it stands, the levels provided by the worst case provide a safety margin to the suggested limit. Recommendations Based upon the review of literature and practical experience and using technical projections the following suggestions can be made. 1. Airblast would be the most significant effect, in our opinion, upon the endangered woodpeckers habiting the Better Roads site. These effects would be less of an effect based upon the wildlife being unconfined. 2. Based upon prior studies and measured levels a 133 dB (L) level may be used to insure safety for the adjacent wildlife. 3. Insuring that debris from the blast site does not fall upon the wildlife habitat. separation of 200 — 300 feet would be a reasonable separation to insure that airblast levels are below the suggested 133 dB (L) limitation suggested. Respectfully submitted GeoSonics. Inc. Jeffrey A. Straw Vice President and Area Manager 4 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Glenda E. Hood Secretary of State DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES Mr. Jeremy Sterk May 22, 2003 Hoover Planning & Development, Inc. 3785 Airport Road North, Suite B -1 Naples, Florida 34105 RE: DHR Project File No. 2003 -3507 Received by DHR April 23, 2003 HHH Ranch Property Collier County Dear Mr. Sterk In accordance with the procedures contained in the applicable local ordinance or land development code, we reviewed the referenced project for possible impact to cultural resources (any prehistoric or historic district, site, building, structure, or object) listed, or eligible for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places, or otherwise of historical, archaeological, or architectural value. Data from environmentally similar areas in Collier County indicate that archaeological and historic sites, especially the former, aMlikely to occur in the project area. It is, therefore, the opinion of this office that there is a reasonable probability of some proposed project activities impacting cultural resources. Since potentially significant archaeological and historic sites may be present, it is our recommendation that, prior to initiating any project related land clearing or ground disturbing activities within the project area, it should be sybjected to a systematic professional archaeological and historical survey. The purpose of this s e to locate and assess the significance of cultural resources present. The resultant survey report should conform to the specifications set forth in Chapter 1A-46, Florida Administrative Code, and be forwarded to this agency to complete the our process of reviewing the impact of this proposed project on cultural resources. The results of the investigations will determine if significant historic properties would be disturbed by this project. In addition, if significant remains are located, the data described in the report and the consultant's conclusions will assist this office in determining measures that should be taken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse impacts to cultural resources listed, or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, or otherwise of historical or architectural significance. Because this letter and its contents are a matter of public record, consultants who have knowledge of our recommendations may contact the project applicant. This should in no way be interpreted as an endorsement by this agency. The Registry of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) is the national 500 S. Bronough Street . Tallahassee, Fl, 32399 -0250 • btip: / /www.fheritage.com O 111rector's Office O Archaeological Research ® Historic preservation -- (850) 245 -6300 • FAX 245-6935 (850) 245-6444 • FAX; 245 -6436 (850) 215.6333 • FAX 245.6437 0) H5-64W - Museums (8501245-6400 •FAX: 2456433 O Film Beach Regional Office O St Augustine Regional Office O Tampa Regional Office (561) 279.1475 • FAX 279 -1476 (904) 8255045 • FAX: 8255414 (813) 2723843 • FAX 272 -2340 Z -d 6006E0i66a •na0 y 9uluuwld daAOO d H EirIO 60 LZ BaW J l- Mr. Sterk May 22, 2003 Page 2 certifying organization for archaeologists. A listing of archaeologists who are RPA members living or working in Florida can be accessed at http: / /d`hr.dos.state. l us /bhp /compliance. In addition, the complete RPA Directory of Certified Professional Archaeologists is available at www.rpanet.org. If you have any questions concerning our comments, please contact Scott Edwards, Historic Preservation Planner, by electronic mail sedwards@.dos.stateft us, or at 850- 245 -6333 or 800 - 847 -7278. Sincerely, Janet Snyder Matthews, Ph.D., Director, and State Historic Preservation Officer E'd 600690*662 •naa y 9uiuuald uanooH d6*:To Co LZ Raw CULTURAL RESOURCE ASSESSMENT SURVEY HHH RANCH COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA Prepared for: Winchester Lakes Corporation 1910 Seward Avenue Naples, FL 34101 August 2003 ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSULTANTS INCORPORATED SARASOTA, FLORIDA CULTURAL RESOURCE ASSESSMENT SURVEY HHH RANCH COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA Performed for: Winchester Lakes Corporation 1910 Seward Avenue Naples, Florida 34101 Archaeological Consultants, Inc. 8110 Blaikie Court, Suite A Sarasota, Florida 34240 Joan Deming - Principal Investigator Jodi B. Pracht - Project Archaeologist EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Archaeological Consultants, Inc. (ACI) conducted a cultural resource assessment survey of the 950 acre HHH Ranch in Collier County, Florida. The purpose of the survey was to locate and identify any cultural resources within the project area and to assess their significance in terms of eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as per the Florida Division of Historical Resources (Matthews 2003). The cultural resource assessment survey was conducted in July and August of 2003. There are no historic structures located within the property. Findings Background research and a review of the Florida Master Site File (FMSF) indicated that no archaeological sites had been recorded within or near the project area. A review of relevant site locational information for environmentally similar areas within Collier County and the surrounding region indicated a variable potential (low to moderate) for the occurrence of prehistoric sites within the project area. As a result of field survey, no archaeological sites were recorded. In addition, no historic structures were located with the project area. Based on the negative results of the archaeological survey, the proposed project will not impact any significant cultural resources. Therefore, no further archaeological or historical work is recommended. i TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................ ............................... 1 -1 1.1 Project Description ................................................... ............................... 1 -1 1.2 Purpose ........................................................................ ............................1 -1 2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING ............................................. ............................2 -1 _ 3.0 PREHISTORIC REVIEW ....................................................... ............................3 -1 3.1 Paleo- Indian Tradition .............................................. ............................... 3 -1 3.2 Archaic Tradition ...................................................... ............................... 3 -3 3.3 Glades Tradition ....................................................... ............................... 3 -5 4.0 HISTORICAL OVERVIEW ................................................ ............................... 4 -1 5.0 RESEARCH CONSIDERATIONS AND METHODS ........ ............................... 5 -1 5.1 Background Research and Literature Review .......... ............................... i - i 5.1.1 Archaeological Considerations ..................... ............................... 5 -1 5.1.2 Historical Considerations .............................. ............................... 5 -3 5.2 Field Methodology .................................................... ............................... 5 -3 5.3 Laboratory Methods /Curation .................................. ............................... 5 -3 5.4 Unexpected Discoveries ........................................... ............................... 5 -4 6.0 SURVEY RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ......... ............................... 6 -1 6.1 Archaeological Resul ts ................................................ ............................6 -1 6.2 Historical Results ...................................................... ............................... 6 -1 6.3 Recommendations ........................................................ ............................6 -1 7.0 REFERENCES CITED ........................................................ ............................... 7 -1 APPENDIX A: Survey Requirement Letter APPENDIX B: Survey Log Sheet ii i i LIST OF FIGURES, TABLES, AND PHOTOGRAPHS Figure Figure 1.1. Location of the HHH Ranch Project Area ................... ............................... 1 -2 Figure 2.1. Physical Setting of the HHH Ranch Project Area ....... ............................... 2 -3 Figure 3.1. South Florida Archaeological Areas ............................ ............................... 3 -2 Figure 5.1. Previously Recorded Archaeological Sites and Zones of Archaeological Potential( ZAPs) .......................................................... ............................... 5 -2 Figure 6.1. Approximate Location of Shovel Tests Within the HHH Ranch Project Area.............................................................................. ............................... 6 -2 Table Table 2.1. Soil Types within Project Area (USDA 1990) ............ ............................... 2 -1 Photo Photo 2.1. Looking West Toward Flooded Portion of Project Area and Stand of Melaleuca..................................................................... ............................... 2 -4 Photo 2.2. Looking North Along Pine Flatwoods ......................... ............................... 2 -4 Photo 2.3. Looking South Toward Mixed Stand of Cypress and Brazilian Pepper..... 2 -4 iii 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Project Description 1 -1 The HHH Ranch is a 950 acre parcel in Collier County, Florida (Figure 1.1). The development of the parcel is a unique collaboration of private enterprise and environmental preservation. Under terms set forth in the Conceptual Plan for Wildlife and Habitat Management on the HHH Ranch, 40% of the parcel will be mined for limerock and other minerals for use as fill material, and 55% of the parcel will be retained as natural habitat (Schortemeyer 2003). This cultural resource assessment project, which involved an archaeological survey of the HHH Ranch parcel, was required by the Florida Division of Historical Resources (FDHR) under procedures contained in the applicable local ordinance or land development code because: Data from environmentally similar areas in Collier County indicate that archaeological and historic sites, especially the former, are likely to occur in the project area. It is, therefore, the opinion of this office that there is a reasonable probability of some proposed project activities impacting cultural resources (Matthews 2003; Appendix A). 1.2 Purpose The purpose of the cultural resource assessment survey was to locate and identify any archaeological sites and historic resources located within the project area and to assess their significance in terms of eligibility as per criteria for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The survey was conducted in July and August of 2003. Background research preceded field survey and provided an informed set of expectations concerning the kinds of cultural resources that might be anticipated to occur within the project area, as well as a basis for evaluating any new sites discovered. This report conforms to the specifications set forth in Chapter 1A -46 (revised August 2002), Florida Administrative Code. P03075 CRAS Report/August 2003 JR WeB Fir= ---------- ----- --- U -Ut GOLDEN GATE AREA a ULIMITED W. ror. iPao J, GG 75 W I , Mia 1 als-2 112 In I 1-2 4 84 10 1% 14 7 '— 10. W.— It— 7— 13 14 W Is 22 0 27 W 177 a, }J4 J- TILT 0 2 4 mile Figure 1.1 Location of the HHH Ranch Project Area, Collier County Florida (State Topographic Office, General Highway Map, Collier County 1993). 2 -1 2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING The HHH Ranch is located in Township 49 South, Range 27 East in Sections 29, 31 and 32 (USGS Belle Meade NE, Fla. 1958, PR 1973) in Collier County, Florida. The project area is located immediately north of Interstate 75 (Alligator Alley) and approximately four miles east of Collier Boulevard. The property is bordered to the north, east, and west by undeveloped land (Figure 2.1). Physiographically, Collier County is divided into three regions: the Flatlands; the Big Cypress Swamp; and the Southwest Coast and Ten Thousand Islands (Davis 1943). The project area is situated within the Big Cypress Swamp, an area that is less than 15 feet above mean sea level (USDA 1954:3). The Big Cypress Swamp also contains large, wet areas vegetated by cypress trees, islands of pine forests and palmetto prairies, and small depressions having no surface drainage. During field survey, much of the property was underwater (Photo 2.1). According to the USDA 1954 and 1990 soil survey reports for Collier County, the project area is comprised of poorly drained soils. The soil types are detailed in Table 2. 1, and the generally wet nature of the landscape is evident on the USGS Belle Glade NE quadrangle map (Figure 2.1). Today, the property is host to numerous vegetational assemblages including; hydric unimproved pastures, Saw Palmetto, Pine Flatwoods, Pop Ash and Willow Sloughs, Cypress, and the exotics Melaleuca and Brazilian Pepper (Hoover Planning and Development 2003; Photos 2.2 — 2.3). Table 2.1. Soil Boca substratum _ Oldsmar fine sand, limestone substratum Rivera fine sand, limestone substratum within Project Area Nearly level, poorly drained in flatwoods Nearly level, poorly drained in sloughs and Nearly level, poorly drained in flatwoods wa in sloughs and Paleoenvironmental Considerations: The prehistoric environment of Collier County and the surrounding area was different from that which is seen today. Sea levels were much lower, the climate was drier, and potable water was scarce. Given the changes in water resource availability, botanical communities, and faunal resources, an understanding of human ecology during the earliest periods of human occupation in Florida cannot be founded upon observations of the modem environment. Aboriginal inhabitants would have developed cultural adaptations in response to the environmental changes taking place. These alterations were reflected in prehistoric settlement patterns, site types, site locations, artifact forms, and variations in the resources used. P03075 CRAS RepoNAugust 2003 2 -2 Dunbar (1981:95) notes that due to the and conditions during the period between 16,500 and 12,500 years ago, "the perched water aquifer and potable water supplies were absent." Palynological studies conducted in Florida and Georgia suggest that between 13,000 and 5,000 years ago, this area was covered with an upland vegetation community of scrub oak and prairie (Watts 1969, 1971, 1975). The rise of sea level severely reduced xeric habitats over the next several millennia. By 5000 years ago, southern pine forests were replacing the oak savannahs. Extensive marshes and swamps developed along the coasts, and subtropical hardwood forests became established along the southern tip of Florida ( Delcourt and Delcourt 1981). Northern Florida saw an increase in oak species, grasses and sedges (Carbone 1983). At Lake Annie in south - central Florida, pollen cores are dominated by wax myrtle and pine. The assemblage suggests that by this time a forest dominated by longleaf pine, along with cypress swamps and bayheads existed in the area (Watts 1971, 1975). Roughly five millennia ago, modern floral and climatic and environmental conditions began to be established (Watts 1975). With the onset of the modern environmental conditions, numerous micro - environments were available to the aboriginal inhabitants in the Tampa Bay area. By 4000 B.P., a shift to warmer, moister conditions resulted in the appearance of hardwood forests, bayheads, cypress swamps, prairie, and marshlands, i.e., the modern, naturally occurring, ecosystems of the region. P03075 CRAS Report/August 2003 2-3 <u L E Y) 0 0.5 Figure 2.1. Physical Setting of the HHH Ranch Project Area, Township 49 South, Range 27 East, Sections 29, 31, and 32, Collier County (USGS Belle Meade NW, Fla. 1958, PR 1987; Belle Meade NE, Fla. 1958, PR 1973). Aci o <u L E Y) 0 0.5 Figure 2.1. Physical Setting of the HHH Ranch Project Area, Township 49 South, Range 27 East, Sections 29, 31, and 32, Collier County (USGS Belle Meade NW, Fla. 1958, PR 1987; Belle Meade NE, Fla. 1958, PR 1973). Aci k -- L Photo 2.1. Looking West Toward Flooded Portion of Project Area and Stand of Melaleuca. Photo 2.2. Looking North Along Pine Flatwoods. Photo 2.3. Looking South Toward Mixed Stand of Cypress and Brazilian Pepper. P03075 CRAS ReporvAugu t 2003 M 3 -1 3.0 PREHISTORIC REVIEW In general, archaeologists summarize the prehistory of a given area (i.e., an archaeological region) by delineating the sequence of archaeological cultures through time. Archaeological cultures are defined largely in geographical terms, but also reflect shared environmental and cultural factors. According to the classification of John Griffin (1988; 2002), Collier County is part of the Ten Thousand Islands District of the Everglades Archaeological Area of South Florida (Figure 3.1). Geographically, the District forms a rather compactly defined area. It is bordered on the north by the gap which separates it from the Caloosahatchee archaeological area, and to the south by the swamps at the mouth of the Shark River. It extends eastward through the Big Cypress, probably including all of the drainage toward the Ten Thousand Islands (Griffin 1988:278; 2002:Fig.5.2). The sequence of cultural development for much of South Florida, which includes the Everglades Area and Ten Thousand Islands District, was pan- regional during the earliest periods of human occupation, the Paleo -Indian and the Archaic. However, by about 500 B.C., distinctive regional cultures had developed and are often distinguished in the archaeological record by differences in ceramic styles and decorations. Thus, by 500 B.C. the prehistoric populations residing in the Ten Thousand Islands District had developed a cultural assemblage distinct from those people inhabiting other parts of South Florida (Griffin 1988:120 -121). The following summary follows closely the outlines presented by Griffin (1988) and Widmer (1988). 3.1 Paleo- Indian Tradition Current archaeological evidence indicates that the earliest human occupation of the Florida peninsula dates back some 12,000 to 13,500 years (Widmer 1988; Milanich 1994). This time, referred to as the Paleo- Indian (or Paleoindian) Period, lasted until _ approximately 9000 years before present (B.P.). During this period, the climate of South Florida was much drier than today. Sea level was 262 to 427 feet lower than present and the coast extended approximately 100 miles seaward on the Gulf Coast. This lowering of sea level had a direct effect on the water table, and it appears that major surface rivers and many seasonal ponds were non - existent in South Florida. Lake Okeechobee and the Caloosahatchee, Myakka, and Peace Rivers were probably dry, and the Everglades may not have existed. Because of drier global conditions, water was in short supply; thus, potable water was often obtained at sinkholes. Plant life was also more diverse around these oases which were frequented by both people and game animals (Milanich and Fairbanks 1980:38 -40; Milanich 1994:40; Widmer 1988). Thus, the prevailing environmental conditions were largely uninviting to human habitation during the Paleo -Indian period (Griffin 1988:191). Given the inhospitable climate, it is not surprising that the population was sparse, with sites of this time period uncommon in South Florida. P03075 CRAS Repon/August 2003 1 CALOOSA a HATCHEE AREA �in BELLE', r GLADE 4 Rulw E,1 V 'AR GLADES e 10,00 01 r� LISL.ANDS� z� pF-TRIGT wA; R E A SOUTH FLORIDA ARCHEOLOGICAL 1, AREAS t' ,J.W. GRIFFIN [987 \ J J \ f 4 0 100 225 M1, 0 101 120 40 KM. 1� Figure 3.1. South Florida Archaeological Areas (Griffin 1988). Project is in the Ten Thousand Islands District of the Everglades Area. 3 -2 MI The most readily available information about Florida's earliest inhabitants has been uncovered by underwater excavations at both the Little Salt Spring (Clausen et al. 1979) and Warm Mineral Springs (Clausen et al. 1975; Cockrell and Murphy 1978) sites in Sarasota County. Also, work at the Cutler Fossil Site south of Miami and near Biscayne Bay in Dade County (Carr 1986) has yielded two projectile points which were associated with a hearth area and radiocarbon dated to the Paleo -Indian period (9760 + 120 B.P.). In general, the Paleo -Indian period is characterized by a small population which relied on a hunting and gathering mode of subsistence. The scarce permanent sources of water, or "watering holes" (Neill 1964) were very important in settlement selection (Daniel and Wisenbaker 1987). This settlement model, often referred to as the Oasis Hypothesis (Milanich 1994:41), has a high correlation with geologic features in southern Florida, such as deep sinkholes like those noted in Sarasota and Dade Counties. Sites of this period are most readily identified on the basis of distinctive lanceolate- shaped stone projectile points including those of the Simpson and Suwannee types (Bullen 1975). The tool assemblage also included items manufactured of bone and wood and very likely leather as well as plant fibers (Clausen et al. 1975). 3.2 Archaic Tradition The succeeding Archaic tradition is divided into three temporal periods: the Early Archaic (ca. 9000 to 7000 B.P.), Middle Archaic (ca. 7000 to 4000 B.P.), and the Late Archaic (ca. 4000 to 2500 B.P.). According to Widmer (1988), the extreme aridity of South Florida during the Early Archaic period may have resulted in the abandonment of the area. Sites of this time are almost non - existent in southwestern Florida. Approximately 6500 years ago, marked environmental changes occurred. These had a profound influence upon human settlement and subsistence practices. Among the landscape alterations were rises in sea and water -table levels which resulted in the creation of more available surface water. It was during this time that Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades were created, and the Caloosahatchee and Peace Rivers flowed with fresh water. In addition to changed hydrological conditions, the Archaic period is characterized by the spread of mesic forests, and the beginning of modem vegetation communities, including pine forests and cypress swamps. The Early Archaic period is well documented in Florida, and generally recognized by the presence of Dalton and/or Bolen type projectile points (Bullen 1975). Discoveries at Little Salt Spring in Sarasota County (Clausen et al. 1979) and the Windover Site in Brevard County (Doran and Dickel 1988; Doran 2002) indicate that bone and wood tools were also used. The archaeological record suggests a diffuse, yet well - scheduled pattern of exploiting both coastal and interior resources; for example, the Early Archaic tool assemblages are more diverse than the preceding Paleo -Indian tool kits, and include specialized stone tools for performing a variety of tasks (Milanich 1998). Most Early P03075 CRAS Report/August 2003 3 -4 (- Archaic sites are small, seasonal campsites. This type of site may suggest that small bands moved seasonally in search of food. The archaeological record for the Middle Archaic is better understood than the Early Archaic. Among the material culture inventory are several varieties of stemmed, broad blade projectile points, including those of the Newnan, Levy, Marion, Putnam, and Lake types (Bullen 1975). At sites where preservation is good, such as sinkholes and ponds, an elaborate bone tool assemblage is recognized along with shell tools and complicated weaving (e.g., Beriault et al. 1981; Wheeler 1994). In addition, artifacts have been found in the surrounding upland areas, as exhibited in the projectile points found in the upland palmetto and pine flatwoods surrounding the Bay West Site (Beriault et al. 1981). Along the coast, excavations on both Horr's Island in Collier County and Useppa Island, Lee County (Milanich et al. 1984; Russo 1991; Milanich 1994) have uncovered pre- ceramic shell middens which date to the Middle Archaic period. Mortuary sites, characterized by interments in shallow ponds and sloughs as discovered at the Republic Groves Site in Hardee County (Wharton and Williams 1980) and the Bay West Site in Collier County (Beriault et al. 1981), are also distinctive attributes of the Middle Archaic. At the Bay West Site (8CR200), several miles to the northwest of the project area, 35 to 40 bodies were found, some of whom had been placed on leafy biers, perhaps branches laid down in graves dug into the peat deposits. Artifacts recovered included small wooden sticks, possibly used as bow drills for starting fires, antler tools with wooden hafts that appear to be sections of throwing sticks, two throwing stick triggers, and bone points or pins (Milanich 1994:81). In the surrounding upland areas, a concentration of stone artifacts and debitage was found. These included three projectile points as well as a scraper or blade fragment dating to the Middle to Late Archaic occupation (Beriault et al. 1981:43). These artifacts provide evidence that elevated palmetto and pine flatwoods surrounding a mortuary site may have served as a place of human habitation. Similar mortuary situations, i.e., the discovery of bodies deposited in the water or muck in shallow ponds or sloughs, have been noted at the Gauthier Site in Brevard County and at Nona's Site in Sarasota County (Luer 2002). Burials of the Middle Archaic have also been found at the Cheetum Site in Dade County where 21 or more burials, many secondary, were found in a compact concretion zone at the base of the site (Newman 1986; 1993). Pre - ceramic cultural horizons beneath tree island sites have been reported in the eastern Everglades (Mowers and Williams 1972; Carr 1979). Population growth, as evidenced by the increased number of Middle Archaic sites and accompanied by increased socio- cultural complexity, is also assumed for this time (Milanich and Fairbanks 1980; Widmer 1988). The Late (or Ceramic) Archaic Period is similar to the Middle Archaic with the exception of the addition of ceramics. The earliest pottery in the South Florida region is fiber- tempered, as represented at sites on Key Marco (Cockrell 1970; Widmer 1974). P03075 CRAS ReporVAugust 2003 3 -5 - Also, during this period, pottery of the Orange series, decorated with incised lines, is characteristic. Projectile points of the Late Archaic are primarily stemmed and comer - notched and include those of the Culbreath, Clay, and Lafayette types (Bullen 1975). Other lithic tools include hafted scrapers and ovate and trianguloid knives (Milanich and Fairbanks 1980). Current archaeological evidence indicates that parts of South Florida were sparsely settled during this time. However, there is evidence of a number of large shell middens, which date to the Late Archaic, in southwestern Florida. For example, at both Hon's Island, just south of Marco Island (Russo 1991; McMichael 1979), and at Bonita Springs (Archaeological and Historical Conservancy [AHC] 1990:32), horseshoe- shaped shell ridges, reminiscent of the Archaic shell rings of the Georgia and South Carolina coasts, have been documented. In Sarasota County, north of the project area, another horseshoe- shaped marine shell midden, the Guptill Midden, has been well - documented at Historic Spanish Point (Almy and Luer 1993). The termination of the Late Archaic corresponds to a time of environmental change (ca. 4000 -2500 B.P.). The maturing of productive estuarine systems was accompanied by cultural changes. The time period is marked by the appearance of the earliest pottery known in the U.S. This crude pottery tempered with fiber - typically Spanish moss - sometimes exhibits incised designs. It is best represented in South Florida on Key Marco (Widmer 1988:67 -73). Eventually, what John Goggin originally defined as the "Glades Tradition" (Griffin 1988:133) developed. Dominated by the presence of sand - tempered ceramics in the archaeological record, the Glades Tradition was also characterized by "the exploitation of the food resources of the tropical coastal waters with secondary dependence on game and some use of wild plant foods. Agriculture was apparently never practiced but pottery was extensively used" ( Goggin 1949:28). The Mulberry Midden, located west of I -75 and northwest of the project area, dates to the Florida Transitional period (Lee et al. 1993) and embodies evidence of the development of the Glades Tradition at the termination of the Late Archaic in Collier County. 3.3 Glades Tradition The Glades Tradition was defined by Goggin (1947) on the basis of work he conducted in South Florida in the 1930s and 1940s. Goggin noticed that the archaeological assemblage, beginning at about 2500 B.P. (500 B.C.), began to take on a distinct appearance (Weisman and Newman 1994). This appearance reflected an adaptation to the tropical coastal environment of South Florida because the estuary systems, along with their high biological productivity, were now well established. The archaeological record disclosed widespread population increases and an apparent fluorescence in tool assemblages related to the exploitation of the marine environment. Unlike much of the rest of peninsula Florida, the region does not contain deposits of P03075 CRAS Report/August 2003 3 -6 (— chert, and such stone artifacts are rare. Instead of stone, shell and bone were used as raw materials for tools (Milanich 1994:302). Most information concerning the post -500 B.C. aboriginal populations, is derived from coastal sites where the subsistence patterns are typified by the extensive exploitation of fish and shellfish, wild plants, and inland game, such as deer. Inland sites, often referred to as special -use camps, such as those in the Big Cypress Swamp, show a greater, if not exclusive, reliance on interior resources. Known inland sites often consist of sand burial mounds and shell and dirt middens or hunting camps along water courses (Lee et al. 1993), and small dirt middens containing animal bone and ceramic sherds in oak/palm hammocks or palm tree islands associated with freshwater marshes (Griffin 1988). According to Griffin (1988:137) and Milanich (1994:301; 1998:123), the beginning of the Glades decorated ceramic sequences occurred about A.D. 500 late in Glades I, and includes the Ft. Drum, Gordons Pass, and Cane Patch ceramic complexes. The latter is best known within the Ten Thousand Islands District. Sites of Glades I are neither numerous nor deep, perhaps implying that sea level and the resulting estuarine environment had not yet stabilized (Widmer 1988:363). Carr and Beriault (1984:3) write that "during the period A.D. 200 -A.D. 800, the predominant decorated types of pottery in the Ten Thousand Islands were Gordon's Pass Incised, Sanibel Incised, and another unclassified type of linear punctate." The latter may be Turner River Linear Punctate. Glades IIa, IIb, and IIc, an archaeological period of several centuries (A.D. 750 - 1200), is characterized by incised ceramics including Key Largo, Miami, and Sanibel Incised (Walker 1990). During this time, mound construction occurred at numerous coastal sites, perhaps reflecting the rise of a stratified society and the achievement of an effective coastal adaptation (Griffin 1988:301). Sites are most heavily concentrated along the interior chain of bays in the Ten Thousand Islands, which is also the area of most of the larger shell works (Griffin 1988:301). Griffin (1988; 2002:158) writes that at about A.D. 1100 something happened "...but it is difficult to determine... there is an obvious diminution of known occupied sites." He notes further, that the abrupt abandonment of incised ceramics also indicates disruption of some sort. Interestingly, this abrupt change "...appears to largely coincide with the twelfth century, a time of climatic change producing warmer and wetter times in Europe and drought in the American Great Plains" (Bryson, Baerreis, and Weedland 1970:64 in Griffin 2002:160). By A.D. 1200 (Glades IIIa -b), the actual coast, particularly the now - eroding keys of the Ten Thousand Islands, was heavily occupied. Griffin suggests that Glades IIIb is the culmination and the end of the prehistoric Glades ceramic sequence (1988:275). Sites of Glades IIIb contain both aboriginal and Spanish pottery which could represent contact sites, or prehistoric Glades IIIb with later Cuban fisherman overlays, or both (Griffin 1988). No sites dating to the Glades period have been recorded within or adjacent to the project area. P03075 CRAS Report/August 2003 3 -7 . -- European contact occurred early in the 16th century. Ponce de Leon would have encountered the Calusa, a group of South Florida Indians, after rounding the Dry Tortugas and moving up the southwest coast in 1513. On his second voyage in 1521, the Calusa fatally wounded Juan Ponce. After 1521, an increasing number of Spanish ships were wrecked and the survivors ended up in the hands of the Indians. Fontaneda, one of these survivors, provides us with our most comprehensive view of the South Florida Indian prior to 1565, when he was rescued by Menendez (Smith 1944). Fontaneda described a non - agricultural society which relied heavily on marine and freshwater fish, shellfish, and turtles, as well as terrestrial resources including deer, raccoon, bear and birds. Tools were manufactured from wood, shell and bone, and use of the bow and arrow was well- documented by the Europeans. According to historic accounts, the highly stratified society included a king, his nobles and captains, as well as vassals and common people (Goggin and Sturtevant 1964). Direct conflict with Europeans, and more importantly, exposure to European introduced diseases, led to the rapid decline of the Calusa in the mid- 1700s. Remnant bands may have left for Cuba, others became culturally indistinguishable from Cuban - Spanish fisherman, and still others may have fused with the Seminoles as they moved further south into the Big Cypress and Everglades. Griffin (1988; 2002) notes that between 1763 and the 1830s there was little or no human population in southwest Florida. "Some use of the Cape and the Ten Thousand Islands by Cuban fishermen (perhaps with some Indian accomplices) is probable, and toward the end of this period, some use of the Everglades for Seminole hunting is also possible" (Griffin 2002:186). P03075 CRAS Report/August 2003 4 -1 4.0 HISTORICAL OVERVIEW When the first Europeans arrived in coastal southwest Florida in the 16th century, they encountered the Calusa, a powerful, complex society ruled by a paramount chief. The principal town of the Calusa is thought to be the site of Mound Key in Estero Bay near Fort Myers Beach, 50 miles north of the project location. Historic documents suggest that the Calusa chief ruled over fifty towns from which he exacted tribute (Widmer 1988). By the middle of the 18th century, the Calusa population had been almost totally decimated and dispersed as a result of conflicts with the Europeans and exposure to their diseases. Spanish fishing communities, or "ranchos," were well established on Useppa and other islands in the vicinity of Charlotte Harbor and San Carlos Bay by 1765. Some remaining Calusa may have joined the Cuban - Spanish fishermen who were active here during the first half of the 18th century. Most of the ranchos remained in existence until the mid- 1830s, hindered by the onset of the Seminole Indian Wars and customs control of the fisheries (Covington 1959). Florida became a territory in 1821 but settlement was slow and scattered during the early years. The earliest serious attempts for Americans to settle what now is Collier County did not occur until after the Seminole Wars ended. However, in 1835 (Second Seminole War), military and navy patrols moved into the unchartered and unmapped wilderness. As a result, the first fairly adequate accounts of the land lying south of the Caloosahatchee River were written (Covington 1958:7). As the Second Seminole War escalated, attacks on isolated settlers and communities in southwest Florida became more common. To combat this, the combined service units of the U. S. Army and Navy converged on what is now Collier County. This joint effort attempted to seal off the southern portion of the Florida peninsula against the estimated 300 Seminoles remaining in the Big Cypress and Everglades. At least four forts, with several satellite camps and temporary supply depots, were constructed in southwest Florida as part of this and other efforts (Tebeau 1966). None of these, however, were in the vicinity of the project area (ACI 1992). Although many of the Second Seminole War military maneuvers in southwest Florida were unsuccessful in locating Seminole strongholds, they did initiate the exploration of Collier County's interior and coastal fringe before the War ended in 1842 (McCall 1974). Less than two decades later, the Third Seminole War, or the Billy Bowlegs War, began in Collier County, December 1855 (Covington 1982). Seminole Chief, Holatter- Micco, also known as Billy Bowlegs, and 30 warriors attacked an army camp killing four soldiers and wounding four others. The attack was not unprovoked. Earlier, several artillery men had deliberately, and against orders, damaged some banana plants belonging to Billy Bowlegs. This action renewed state and federal interest in the final P03075 CRAS RepoNAugust 2003 a 4 -2 ( 1, elimination of the Seminoles from Florida, and several regional military posts were established (Tebeau 1966). Eventually the Third Seminole War in Collier County became a series of skirmishes, raids, and ambushes which, at times, appeared to achieve impressive results. The majority of these occurred between 1857 and 1858 employing mixed units of U. S. Army regulars and short-term Florida militia mustered into federal service. Activities took place along Turner River, Chokoloskee Key, and Cape Romano, as well as Marco Island, and in the Big Cypress. By 1858, however, the U. S. Government resorted to persuasion to induce the remaining Seminoles to migrate west. Military action had not been decisive. Chief Billy Bowlegs accepted $5,000.00 for himself, $2,500.00 for his cattle, and each warrior received $1,000.00. On May 8, 1858, the Florida War was declared closed. Many of the Florida Indians left to go west in 1859 (Covington 1982). A few years later, when much of Florida was embroiled in the Civil War, Collier County was virtually untouched by the destruction although Confederate blockade runners were active. After the war ended, southerners who faced reconstruction and rebuilding saw Florida as a frontier full of opportunity and welcome. In southwest Florida, settlers first arrived by ones or twos, drifting through the area. Many of the early arrivals, however, were apparently "squatters" (Tebeau 1966:167). In the 1870s, while the region was still part of Monroe County, settlement of Collier County evolved slowly and in isolated pockets. Immokalee, Everglades City, Chokoloskee, Marco, Caxambas, Goodland, and Naples served as the early centers for settlement in the existing Collier County (Tebeau 1966:96). These first permanent pioneers were farmers; the hunters and fishermen who had preceded them established only temporary camps. As the land was largely impassable, their market was Key West, a growing city which produced almost none of its own food (Tebeau 1966:233 -234). To regulate settlement, the government surveyed the land. The exterior lines of Township 49 South, Range 27 East, in which the current project lies, were surveyed in 1872 by W.L. Apthorp, in 1874 by T.S. Stearns, and in 1881 by H.S. DuVal (State of Florida n.d.a). The interior subdivisions were not surveyed and field notes were not made as the land is primarily swamp. In 1881, Hamilton Disston from Philadelphia purchased a very large portion of land which included what is now Naples, and formed the Florida Land and Improvement Company. In 1886, Charles Adams bought a parcel from Disston which formed the basis for the Naples Town Improvement Company of Tallahassee. The first known plat of Naples was filed in Fort Myers on August 26, 1887. The name "Naples" is attributed to numerous Florida developers, sales schemes to romanticize the Florida peninsula into a pleasant "Italian" seaside resort. Unfortunately, the only activity for the next few years was on paper - the buying and selling of land; little construction took place (Jamro and Lanterman 1985). P03075 CRAS Report/August 2003 4 -3 By the late 1880s, squatters were sufficient in numbers to protest when "their land" became the property of Hamilton Disston. Squatters could have purchased the land on which they had taken up residence and constructed improvements, for such a provision was made in the Disston contracts. But the early settlers believed they should each be permitted to homestead 160 acres of high and dry land. They had not been able to do so because the land was designated "swamp and overflowed" and title to it had been transferred to the state (Tebeau 1966:167). In 1887, the land, which today is Collier County, became part of the newly created Lee County and remained such for 36 years until July 7, 1923 when Collier County was formed with Everglades City as county seat. It was named for Barron Gift Collier, a Memphis born businessman who promoted the region's development. When John Williams and Walter Haldeman, both from Kentucky, decided "Naples" was the perfect place to develop a city, they bought the controlling interest in the Naples Town Improvement Company. They reorganized it, gave it new direction, and renamed it the Naples Company. With Haldeman directing the work, the company was ready, by December 1887, to embark into a new period of full -scale town building and improvement including a hotel, churches, and shops (Jamro and Lanterman 1985). The region surrounding Naples began to develop as well. On October 15, 1897, Sections 29 and 31 of Township 49 South, Range 27 East, were deeded to the Silver Springs, Ocala, & Gulf Railroad Company; and on July 2, 1897, Section 32 was deeded to the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company (State of Florida n.d.b). From 1899 until 1914, the Naples Company struggled but the town slowly grew. In 1914, E. W. Crayton, an Ohio real estate developer with a successful track record in St. Petersburg, purchased the controlling interest in the company and renamed it the Naples Improvement Company. His direction is credited with leading Naples into the future. In 1925, Naples was incorporated and by 1927, reached by two railroad lines (Dean 1991). A north/south connector from Tampa to Miami proposed to significantly open up Collier County. In 1915, the common name for US 41 was coined by the executive vice- president of the Tampa Board of Trade, L.P. Dickie. The name, the Tamiami Trail, was adopted officially in Orlando at the first meeting of the State Road Department. Construction slowly progressed, largely due to a lack of funding. As part of his promises for the designation of a new county, Barron Collier pledged to complete the Tamiami Trail. Collier was successful in his promotion of the Trail and the automobile route across the Everglades, which linked Tampa and Miami. The Trail was officially completed and opened by Governor John M. Martin on April 25, 1928. The construction of the railroad and the opening of the Tamiami Trail brought Naples out of isolation (Tebeau 1966:220 -222). At the same time Collier was promoting the Tamiami Trail, he and his supporters were also making an effort to open a direct highway route from Immokalee to the county seat of Everglades City. By 1923, an unimproved road from LaBelle through Immokalee, P03075 CRAS ReporUAugwt 2003 Clsl ( terminating at Deep Lake, was depicted on a Florida State Map (Kendrick 1964: inside front cover). This road was completed between Immokalee and Everglades City in the early 1920s and remained isolated and fairly deserted until the 1930s. Collier County also induced the Atlantic Coast Line to continue its line south to Everglades City in 1928. The two projects linked the town with the outer area of the county and the Tamiami Trail (Tebeau 1966:200 -205). Barron Collier, who promoted the region's development and the completion of the Tamiami Trail with his personal fortune, brought modem communications, roads, and railroads. His promotions eventually opened up the area's enormous agricultural and resort potential, but modest signs of growth were halted by the Great Depression. The number of residents in 1925 of 1,256 grew only to 2,883 by 1930 (Tebeau 1966:212). By the mid- 1930s, federal programs, implemented by the Roosevelt administration, started employing large numbers of construction workers, helping to revive the economy of the state. The programs were instrumental in the construction of parks, bridges, and public buildings. However, Collier County's economy and population remained at a virtual standstill until the end of WWII when a new wave of national prosperity sent thousands of people to Florida (Dean 1991). Like many Florida communities, World War II changed the face of Naples and later added to its growth. Largely, the post -World War 11 development of Collier County is similar to that of the rest of America: increasing numbers of automobiles and asphalt, an interstate highway system, suburban sprawl, and strip development along major state highways. The county, like most of Florida, experienced a population boom in the 1950s. Florida's population increased from 1,897,414 to 2,771,305 from 1940 to 1950 (Tebeau 1966:431). Collier County's population grew from 5,082 in 1940 to 6,488 in 1950 (Tebeau 1966:212). After the war, car ownership increased, making the American public more mobile, making vacations more inexpensive and easier. Many who had served at Florida's military bases during World War II also returned with their families to live. As veterans returned, the trend in new housing focused on the development of small tract homes in new subdivisions. In 1949, Naples officially became a city with strict zoning laws promoting a "Naples Image" which denoted homes and lifestyles at the higher end of the scale. The county seat was moved to Naples in 1959 (Dean 1991). In the 1960s, the Golden Gate Estates property was purchased from the Collier family, the Gerry Brothers, and the Lee Tidewater Cypress Company. From the early 1960s to the mid- 1970s, draglines and bulldozers operated on the property first as Gulf American and the GAC Properties. The end result was over 171 miles of canals and 807 miles of roads on the 113,000 -acre Golden Gate Estates development. The property was sold as "semi- improved" land in 1.25, 2.5 and 5 -acre tracts. The questionable dealings of GAC Properties were cited in the congressional hearings dealing with the passage of the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act of 1968 and the development was forced to make partial restitution, amounting to over $17 million, to landowners by the Federal Trade Commission (Carter 1974). State purchase of the property began soon thereafter. P03075 CRAS RepoNAugust 2003 N 4 -5 I The number of permanent Collier County residents grew rapidly from 6,488 in 1950 to 85,000 by 1980. In the 1950s and 1960s, US 41 was widened by adding limerock from nearby quarries. In 1967, SR 84 (Alligator Alley) or the Everglades Parkway, which lies immediately south of this project, was built. In 1970, FDOT appointed an advisory panel to evaluate possible routes across south Florida for the proposed I -75. The plans were prepared by 1972 and the Interstate was built thereafter j utilizing existing lanes from SR 84 (Alligator Alley) for eastbound traffic. Two westbound lanes were built on the vacant strip of land between SR 84 (Alligator Alley) and the canal (Duever et al. 1985:246 -247). The Picayune Strand State Forest, located south of the project area, is composed of two major tracts of land, the South Golden Gate Estates Tract and the Belle Meade Tract. The South Golden Gate Estates Tract comprised the majority of the forest. In 1985, a plan was put into place to purchase South Golden Gate Estates using Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) funds under the "Save Our Everglades" program. This was an incredibly large undertaking as it involved acquiring land from 17,000 landowners. In 1998, the federal government gave 25 million dollars in aid to the state of Florida to help bring the land acquisitions to completion (Florida Division of Forestry 2002). Land in the general vicinity remained largely undeveloped until the late twentieth century. However, with improved transportation, Collier County has continued to develop with a population of 251,377 in 2000. P03075 CRAS Rep it/August 2003 i. 5 -1 { 5.0 RESEARCH CONSIDERATIONS AND METHODS U 5.1 Background Research and Literature Review A comprehensive review of archaeological and historical literature, records and other documents and data pertaining to the project area was conducted. The focus of this research was to ascertain the types of cultural resources known in the project area and vicinity, their temporal /cultural affiliations, site location information, and other relevant data. This included a review of sites listed in the NRHP, the FMSF, cultural resource survey reports, published books and articles, unpublished manuscripts, and maps. In addition to the NRHP and FMSF, other information relevant to the historical research was obtained from the files of ACI. No informant interviews were conducted as part of the background research. 5.1.1 Archaeological Considerations For archaeological survey projects of this kind, specific research designs are formulated prior to initiating fieldwork in order to delineate project goals and strategies. Of primary importance is an attempt to understand, on the basis of prior investigations, the spatial distribution of known resources. Such knowledge serves not only to generate an informed set of expectations concerning the kinds of sites which might be anticipated to occur within the project corridor, but also provides a valuable regional perspective and, thus, a basis for evaluating any newly discovered sites. Research was initiated by a review of the FMSF, the Collier County archaeological predictive maps (ACI 1992, 1999), a county -wide synthesis by the Archaeological and Historical Conservancy (AHC 1988, 1990, 1992), and work in the general project area by Archaeological Consultants, Inc. (2002a) and Weisman and Newman (1994). Other investigations considered for this project include those of B. Calvin Jones, an archaeologist with the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research, John Beriault, Walt Buschelman and other members of the Southwest Florida Archaeological Society. These various surveys resulted in the recording of four archaeological sites within f two miles of the project (Figure 5.1). The Bottoms Ups Site (8CR840) is a small, single episode, prehistoric lithic scatter that was redeposited during construction of Interstate 75 (ACI 2002b). 8CR840 is located approximately 2.5 miles to the west of the project area. The Conch Site (8CR183) is a Glades Period midden located one mile to the east of the HHH Ranch project area. The Crosby Hammock Site (8CR824), for which the FMSF has no site information, is located 1.25 miles to the southeast of the project area. Finally, the Kirkland Hammock Site (8CR825), located over one mile to the southeast of the project area, is a multicomponent Late Archaic and Glades Period campsite. None of the previously recorded archaeological sites in the vicinity of the HHH Ranch is eligible for listing in the NRHP. 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Although no portion of the parcel meets the criteria for a high ZAP, 17 discrete portions of the property are moderate ZAPs. The remainder of the property was considered to be a low ZAP. The moderate ZAP areas are the relatively better drained Pine Flatwoods of the property. In addition, any "tree islands" not visible on topographic maps but identified during field survey were considered to be moderate ZAPs. 5.1.2 Historical Considerations A review of the archaeological /historical probability maps for Collier County (ACI 1992, 1999) indicated an absence of historic (pre -1952) structures within the HHH Ranch. Also, no evidence of forts, homesteads, or important activities associated with the 16`h through the 19th centuries was noted for the project area. No buried historic period archaeological sites or features were expected. 5.2 Field Methodology Archaeological field methodology consisted of an initial reconnaissance whereby the project area was visually examined and checked for discrete areas, i.e., tree islands, not previously identified by the predictive model. Following this, subsurface shovel testing was carried out at 50 in intervals, as well as judgmentally, within each moderate ZAP. Shovel test pits were circular, and measured approximately 0.5 m (20 in) in diameter by at least 1 m (3.3 ft) in depth unless impeded by water or limestone. All soil removed from the test pits was screened through a 6.3 mm (0.25 in) mesh hardware cloth to maximize the recovery of artifacts. The locations of all shovel tests were plotted on the aerial maps, and, following the recording of relevant data such as stratigraphic profile and artifact finds, all test pits were refilled. Historic structures field methodology consisted of a preliminary reconnaissance survey of the area to determine the location of any historic properties 50 years of age or older, and to ascertain if such resources within the project area could be eligible for listing in the NRHP. If structures were found, an in -depth study of the identified historic resources would be done, photographs taken, and information needed for completion of the FMSF forms gathered, including a physical description and interviews with residents and other individuals knowledgeable about the history of the area. 5.3 Laboratory Methods /Curation In the event any cultural materials were recovered, laboratory methods would include an initial cleaning and sorting by artifact class. Lithics would be divided into tools and debitage on the basis of gross morphology. If found, tools would be measured, and the edges examined with a I Ox hand lens for traces of edge damage. Lithic debitage P03075 CRAS Report/August 2003 5 -4 would then be subjected to a limited technological analysis focusing on ascertaining the stages of stone tool production. When present, flakes and non -flake production debris (i.e., cores, blanks, and preforms) would be measured, and examined for raw material type and absence or presence of thermal alteration. Flakes would be classified into four types (primary decortication, secondary decortication, non - decortication, and shatter) on the basis of the amount of cortex on the dorsal surface and the shape. Aboriginal ceramics, bone and /or shell tools if discovered, would be classified into commonly recognized types on the basis of observable characteristics such as surface treatment and wear patterns. Historic artifacts, if discovered, would be subjected to a functional and typological analysis after cleaning. Curation of project files (i.e., background research, field notes, photos, etc.) will be at Archaeological Consultants, Inc. in Sarasota, unless the client requests otherwise. 5.4 Unexpected Discoveries It was anticipated that if human burial sites such as Indian mounds, lost historic and prehistoric cemeteries, or other unmarked burials or associated artifacts were found, then the provisions and guidelines set forth in Chapter 872, F.S. (Florida's Unmarked Burial Law) would be followed. P03075 CRAS Report/August 2003 6 -1 6.0 SURVEY RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 6.1 Archaeological Results Archaeological field survey included visual reconnaissance, ground surface inspection, and the excavation of a total 92 shovel tests (Figure 6.1). The stratigraphy of the general project area can be characterized as an upper 15 cm (6 in) of gray sand, underlain by 20 cm (8 in) of tan sand, beneath which was 30 cm (12 in) of light brown sand. Water was typically encountered about 70 cm (28 in) below the surface. No archaeological resources were discovered as a result of this survey. 6.2 Historical Results The historical resources survey of the project area revealed an absence of historic structures (50 years of age or older). Thus, no structures listed or considered eligible for listing in the NRHP are located within the project area. These results were in keeping with the expectations derived from the background research. 6.3 Recommendations As a result of background research and field survey, no archaeological sites or historic resources, including sites which are listed, determined eligible, or considered potentially eligible for listing in the NRHP, were found to be located within the HHH Ranch property. Thus, proposed mining will have no effect on any significant resources, and no further fieldwork is recommended. P03075 CRAS Report/August 2003 6-2 R ALLEY) 12 w. S4 84 A, 0 0.25 0.5 mile -4- .4 Figure 6.1. Approximate Location of Shovel Tests Within the HHH Ranch Project Area, Township 49 South, Range 27 East, Sections 29, 31, and 32, Collier County (USGS Belle Meade NW, Fla. 1958, PR 1987; Belle Meade NE, Fla. 1958, PR 1973). All shovel tests were negative. I ED - LI, +13 12 Z' • 10 .141 41- -Kl 75 R ALLEY) 12 w. S4 84 A, 0 0.25 0.5 mile -4- .4 Figure 6.1. Approximate Location of Shovel Tests Within the HHH Ranch Project Area, Township 49 South, Range 27 East, Sections 29, 31, and 32, Collier County (USGS Belle Meade NW, Fla. 1958, PR 1987; Belle Meade NE, Fla. 1958, PR 1973). All shovel tests were negative. I ED A 7 -1 7.0 REFERENCES CITED Almy, Marion M. and George M. Luer 1993 Guide to the Prehistory of Historic Spanish Point in Southwest Florida. Gulf Coast Heritage Association, Sarasota. Archaeological Consultants, Inc. (ACI) 1992 Mapping of Areas of Historical /Archaeological Probability in Collier County, Florida. 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The Florida Anthropologist 47: 47 -60. Widmer, Randolph J. 1974 A Survey and Assessment of the Archaeological Resources on Marco Island, Collier County, Florida. Miscellaneous Project Report Series Number 19. Florida Division of Historical Resources, Tallahassee. 1988 The Evolution of the Calusa: A Non - Agricultural Chiefdom on the Southwest Florida Coast. University of Alabama Press, Tuscaloosa and London. b P03075 CRAS Repo&August 2003 APPENDIX A: Survey Requirement Letter FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Glenda E. Hood Secretary of State DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES Mr. Jeremy Sterk Hoover Planning & Development, Inc. 3785 Airport Road North, Suite B -1 Naples, Florida 34105 RE: DHR Project File No. 2003 -3507 Received by DHR April 23, 2003 HHH Ranch Property Collier County Dear Mr. Sterk: May 22, 2003 In accordance with the procedures contained in the applicable local ordinance or land development code, we reviewed the referenced project for possible impact to cultural resources (any prehistoric or historic district, site, building, structure, or object) listed, or eligible for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places, or otherwise of historical, archaeological, or architectural value. Data from environmentally similar areas in Collier County indicate that archaeological and historic sites, especially the former, are likely to occur in the project area. It is, therefore, the opinion of this office that there is a reasonable probability of some proposed project activities impacting cultural resources. Since potentially significant archaeological and historic sites may be present, it is our recommendation that, prior to initiating any project related land clearing or ground disturbing activities within the project area, it should be subjected to a systematic, professional archaeological and historical survey. The purpose of this survey will be to locate and assess the significance of cultural resources present. The resultant survey report should conform to the specifications set forth in Chapter 1A-46, Florida Administrative Code, and be forwarded to this agency to complete the our process of reviewing the impact of this proposed project on cultural resources. The results of the investigations will determine if significant historic properties would be disturbed by this project. In addition, if significant remains are located, the data described in the report and the consultant's conclusions will assist this office in determining measures that should be taken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse impacts to cultural resources listed, or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, or otherwise of historical or architectural significance. Because this letter and its contents are a matter of public record, consultants who have knowledge of our recommendations may contact the project applicant. This should in no way be interpreted as an endorsement by this agency. The Registry of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) is the national 500 S. Bronough Street • Tallahassee, FL 32399 -0250 . http: / /www.flheritage.com O Director's Office O Archaeological Research 9Z Historic Preservation 1850)245 -6300 • FAX: 245 -6435 (850) 245 -6444 • FAX: 245 -6436 0 Historical Museums (850) 245 -6333 •FAX: 245 -6437 (850) 245 -6400 •FAX: 245b433 O Palm Beach Regional Office 0 St. Augustine Regional Office 0 Tampa Regional Office (561) 279 -1475 • FAX: 279 -1476 (904) 825 -5045 • FAX: 825 -5044 (813) 272 -3843 • FAX: 272 -2340 r i I' i Mr. Sterk May 22, 2003 Page 2 certifying organization for archaeologists. A listing of archaeologists who are RPA members living or working in Florida can be accessed at http:// dhr. dos.state.jl.uslbhpleompliance. In addition, the complete RPA Directory of Certified Professional Archaeologists is available at www.rpanet.org. If you have any questions concerning our comments, please contact Scott Edwards, Historic Preservation Planner, by electronic mail sedwards@. dos. stateft us, or at 850- 245 -6333 or 800- 847 -7278. Sincerely, Janet Snyder Matthews, Ph.D., Director, and State Historic Preservation Officer APPENDIX B: Survey Log Sheet Page 1 _ -_ Form Date 8/19/03 Survey Log Sheet Florida Master Site File Version 2.0 9/97 Consult Guide to the Survey Log Sheet for detailed instructions. Recorder of Log Sheet Jodi B. Pracht Survey Project (Name and project phase) CRAS HHH Ranch, Phase I Is this a continuation of a previous project? P P 1 ®No ❑Yes Report Title (exactly as on title page) Cultural Resource Assessment Survey, HHH Ranch Collier County, Florida Report Author(s) (as on title page - individual or corporate) Archaeological Consultants, Inc. Publication Date (month /year) 8/03 Total Number of Pages in Report (Count text, figures, tables, not site forms) 45 Publication Information (if relevant, series and no. in series, publisher, and city. For article or chapter, cite page numbers. Use the style of American Antiquity. See Guide to the Survey Log Sheet.) Archaeological Consultants, Inc. P.O. Box 5103, Sarasota, FL 34277 -5103 Supervisor(s) of Fieldwork (whether or not the same as author[s]) Lee Hutchinson Affiliation of Fieldworkers (organization, city) Archaeological Consultants, Inc. Key Words /Phrases (Don't use the county, or common words like archaeology, structure, survey, architecture. Put the most important first. Limit each word or phrase to 25 characters). Golden Gate, Alligator Alley Survey Sponsors (corporation, government unit, or person who is directly paying for fieldwork) Name Better Roads Address /Phone P.O. Box 9979, Naples Florida 34101 (239) 597 -2181 Counties (List each one in which field survey was done -do not abbreviate) Collier USGS 1:24,000 Map(s): Names /Dates: Belle Meade NW, Fla. 1958, PR 1987; Belle Meade NE, Fla. 1958, PR 1973 Remarks (Use supplementary sheet[s] if needed) No historic or prehistoric archaeological sites or historic structures found. - Dates for Fieldwork: Start 7/31/03 End 816/03 Total Area Surveyed tfii m ono) hectares 950 acres Number of Distinct Tracts or Areas Surveyed 1 If Corridor (fill in one for each) Width meters feet Length kilometers miles Types of Survey (check all that apply) ® archaeological © architectural ® histodcal /archival ❑ underwater ❑ other: HR6E06610 -97 Florida Master Site File, Division of Historical Resources, Gray Building, 500 South Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32399 -0250 „ Phone 850 - 487 -2299, Suncom 277 -2299, Fax 850- 921 -0372, Email fmsfile @mail.dos.state.tt.us, Web http : /Aw .dos.state.fl.us /dhr /ms6 \ \C cf_ graydhr\dhrshare \FSF \DOCS \FORMS \Logsheet.doc 10/03/97 11:07 AM Page 2 Survey Log Sheet of the Florida Master Site File Preliminary Methods (Check as many as apply to the project as a whole. If needed write others at bottom). M ❑ Florida Archives (Gray Building) [_]library research - (local public) local property or tax records ® windshield survey Florida Photo Archives (Gray Building) ❑ library- special collection- (nan local) newspaper files ® aerial photography ® FMSF site property search ® Public Lands Survey (maps at DEP) ® literature search ® FMSF survey search ❑ local informants) Sanborn Insurance maps other (describe) Archaeological Methods (Describe the proportion of properties at which method was used by writing in the corresponding letter. Blanks are interpreted as "None. ") F(-ew: 0-20%, S( -ome: 20-50%); M( -ost: 50 -90 %); or A( -II, Nearly all: 90- 100 %). If needed write others at bottom. ❑ Check here if NO archaeological methods were used. surface collection, controlled _other screen shovel test (size: block excavation (at least 2x2 m) _ surface collection, uncontrolled water screen (finest size: _) soil resistivity Q shovel test -1/4" screen posmole tests _ _magnetometer _shovel test-118" screen auger(size: ) scan sonar _shovel test-1/16" screen _coring _side _unknown shovel test - unscreened _test excavation (at least 1x2 m) other (describe): Historical /Architectural Methods (Describe the proportion of properties at which method was used by writing in the corresponding letter. Blanks are interpreted as "None. ") F( -ew: 0 -20 %, S( -ome: 20 -50 %); M( -ost: 50-90%); or A( -II, Nearly all: 90- 100 %). If needed write others at bottom. Check here if NO historical /architectural methods were used. building permits demolition permits _neighbor interview _subdivision maps commercial permits A exposed ground inspected occupant interview _tax records interior documentation local property records __occupation permits _unknown other (describe): Scope /I ntensity /Procedures units backfilled, visual tests dug at 50m intervals Site Significance Evaluated? ❑ Yes ® No If Yes , circle NR- eligible /significant site numbers below. Site Counts: Previously Recorded Sites 0 Newly Recorded Sites 0 Previously Recorded Site #'s (List site #'s without "8." Attach supplementary pages if necessary) na Newly Kecorded Site Ws (Are you sure all are originals and not updates? Identify methods used to check for updates, le, researched the FMSF records). List site #s without "8." Attach supplementary pages if necessary. na Site Form Used: ❑ SmartForm ❑ FMSF Paper Form ® Approved Custom Form: Attach copies of written approval from FMSF Supervisor and Supervisor- signed form. E ATTACH PLOT OF SURVEY AREA ON PHOTOCOPIES OF USGS 1:24,000 MAP(S) HR6E06610 -97 Florida Master Site File, Division of Historical Resources, Gray Building, 500 South Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32399 -0250 Phone 850487 -2299, Suncom 277-2299, Fax 850- 921 -0372, Email fms6leQmail.dos. stateAus, Web h6p:/ /vmw dos.state.ff usldhr/msfl 11C cf_ graydhr\ dtrshare \FSMDOCSIFORMS1Logsheet.dw 10/03/9711:07 AM 3 t b HHH Ranch Project Area, Township 49 South, Range 27 East, Sections 29, 31, and 32, Collier County (USGS Belle Meade NW, Fla. 1958, PR 1987; Belle Meade NE, Fla. 1958, PR 1973). Airl y e a i x -y. 0 0.5 1 mile HHH Ranch Project Area, Township 49 South, Range 27 East, Sections 29, 31, and 32, Collier County (USGS Belle Meade NW, Fla. 1958, PR 1987; Belle Meade NE, Fla. 1958, PR 1973). Airl nil qq NORTH BELLE MEADE SPECIAL USE AREA SUBDISTRICT APPLICATION TO AMEND THE COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN EXHIBIT V.D.5 LAND USE DATA AND ANALYSIS Collier County Staff has acknowledged at various public forums the long term need for limestone aggregate in Collier County. Collier County Staff has prepared research and analysis documenting the existing mining operations in Collier County, maps of probable hard rock availability in the county, and existing limitations on mining operations. A copy of a presentation prepared for the Collier County Board of Commissioners has been attached as on supporting documentation of the data supporting the proposed land use designation. Additionally, the applicant has prepared a brief discussion of the need for aggregate and the positive economic impact that mining has on the local economy. This report is titled, The Need for Rock Mines in Collier County. Soil borings have been completed and a report on their findings has been attached. This report documents the existence of hard limestone deposits within the subject property and documentation of its quality for use as road construction material. Additionally extensive studies have been completed related to the environmental considerations related to earth mining in this area. These discussions and findings are found in Exhibits V.C.1, V.C.2 and V.C.3 of the application. a A l �j J I J 1 Environmental Evaluation and Advocacy 5 November 2004 Mr. Milton S." Butch" Kent 1910 Seward Avenue Naples, FL 34101 RE: Environmental Analysis of Alternatives to Rock Mining in Collier County Dear Butch: The overview of alternatives to Collier Rock mining is attached. As you probably knew before I started this document, there is no economically feasible alternative. Your confidence in The Firm is appreciated. Thank you. VWownolylins s, B Suite 200 2159 Morning Sun Lane, Naples, FL 34119 239 - 514 -3998 Fax: 514 -0955 - Analysis of the "Practicability" of Non -Lee County Alternative Sources to Supply the Area's Demand for Basic Construction Materials Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to use federal environmental assessment criteria to determine the practicability of alternatives to limestone mining in Collier County. Collier County presently supplies the vast majority of all the coarse and fine aggregate crushed stone needed throughout the County for building and maintaining public and private infrastructure. Without the Collier County resources these essential materials would be in critical short supply locally. Collier County mining began in the 1950s and has been fully approved by local, state and federal, zoning, planning and permitting agencies. Collier County products are the primary constituents of concrete, asphalt, road base and other products used to build essential human infrastructure including roads, bridges, airports, parking lots, office buildings, warehouses, retail stores, housing, schools, colleges, religious structures, hospitals, etc. This infrastructure is universally built with quarry products. Relative to other areas of the United States, both Florida and Collier County have an extremely limited supply of construction grade rock. This is especially critical because the population of this area is growing rapidly and needs huge quantities of rock to build and maintain infrastructure. In 1998, the State's total uses of 120,000,000 tons amounts to about 8 tons for every person in the State, every year. 1 Including all statewide resources, Florida is projected to have only a 30 to 50 year supply of rock. Rock products are categorized by the USGS and the mining industry as follows: • Crushed Stone, Coarse crushed stone (3/16" and larger) is producted by mining, crushing, and sieving solid strata or rock as in the Alico Corridor. Fine crushed stone (Less than 3/16" - manufactured sand) is a necessary byproduct with which is recovered by smaller screens in the 1 Sieving process. • Sand and Gravel are naturally occurring materials that are washed and sieved into various sizes • Road Base, is a gradation of sizes with specific chemical characteristics Cement is processed from limestone high in calcium carbonate Fill is considered a quarry product but not necessarily tracked by the USGS. Coarse Crushed Stone or Gravel comprises slightly less than %Z of the volume of all concrete and asphalt. Coarse Crushed Stone or Gravel must meet certain physical and chemical quality requirements or the concrete and asphalt will not be durable or sufficiently strong. There is essentially no gravel available in Florida and there is a critical shortage in Florida of coarse crushed stone that meets FDOT quality specifications. In 1998, Florida needed approximately 39.4 million tons of coarse crushed stone. Locally, virtually all of the local consumption is produced within the county. The September, 1999, U.S.G.S. Mineral Industry Survey for Florida states: "the larger size limestone aggregates are becoming a limited resource in the state." Collier County presently supplies the vast majority of the areas larger size limestone aggregates locally. Fine Crushed Stone or Natural Sand also comprises slightly less than 'h of the volume of all concrete and asphalt. Like the coarse fraction, it must also meet certain physical and chemical quality requirements or the concrete and asphalt will not be durable or sufficiently strong. While there are sand deposits along Florida's central sand ridge, this material can not apply all the size fractions needed to produce quality concrete block and asphalt. There are only a few locations in the State with geological formations that produce coarse crushed stone that meets FDOT specifications. The availability of all of Florida's limestone deposits is diminished by urbanization, environmental restrictions, and public opposition to mining. All the available deposits in Florida are presently being mined. From the standpoint of quality and yield per acre, Collier County is the most productive mining area locally. Alternative locations in the State could not economically replace Collier County production. The analysis of alternatives is the heart of the decision making process. But alternatives can only be considered if they are "practicable ". The EPA 404(b)(1) guidelines for wetland permitting provide a multipart test to determine whether alternatives are practicable in light of overall project purposes, i.e., providing rock meeting FDOT specifications for building and maintaining Florida's public and private infrastructure. For the purpose of evaluating Alico Corridor alternatives, some of the factors are: • The quality of rock must meet FDOT standards The yield per acre. (The less yield per acre the greater the habitat Impacts per ton of aggregate.) �l The habitat impacts of mining in the alternate location relative to Mining in Collier County. The effect on wetlands • Cost • Technology • Logistics, including transportation issues • Other significant environmental consequences of the alternative These criteria were used to evaluate mining alternatives in Florida, other states, and in foreign countries. We also evaluated substitute materials and recycling. The results of the analysis show: J There are limited reserves of construction grade rock in Florida outside of Collier County. Alternate sources in Florida are being fully utilized and are inadequate to economically replace any portion of Lake Belt Rock. • Alternate sites in Florida lack adequate transportation infrastructure to Serve the Collier County market area. • Alternate sites in Florida are limited by public acceptance, urbanization, And the need for environmental permits. • Alternate sites in other States have extreme logistical and cost problems. Rail or highway transportation infrastructure does not exist to move large quantities of rock to Collier County. They are also in valuable habitat areas and have problems with urbanization and q environmental permits. 1 Alternate sites in foreign countries also have extreme logistical and cost 1 problems. Rail served deep water port facilities to handle large volumes _.� of rock do not exist in Florida. Port facilities in foreign countries can not be expanded to handle large volumes of rock. Potential quarries in Mexico, Nova Scotia, and the Bahamas are in valuable habitat areas. Rock from Mexico is produced in an extremely valuable subtropical rain forest. Rock from the Bahamas does not meet FDOT specifications due to high chloride content. Rock from Nova Scotia is only available 7 months per year due to weather. AREAS OF POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF LIMESTONE I.Wo Areas of Potential Development of Limestone from State of Florida, Bureau of Geology, Report of Investigations No. 88, The Limestone, Dolomite and Coquina resources of Florida Emphasis Added to "High Potential' Areas. 4YIF.w IIION Nr ,.WMYY w..� T. aPI �Yi. WTM N.Y aa..u.�+.nrw..� Q\g1MaaM1W- Y �..iw.MY....1..ra I.Wo Areas of Potential Development of Limestone from State of Florida, Bureau of Geology, Report of Investigations No. 88, The Limestone, Dolomite and Coquina resources of Florida Emphasis Added to "High Potential' Areas. I 1 J J -- 1 I J J i J J •O 4L 0 4+ a C. Q. N 0 .tt W 0. W ` � O O pQp O O O W r ppO V� pQ S A M h ppO O n D: C N T T r T r r N araLf) in o o o� F $ti g O C po M $ q N 0 Lo o co LL N N m ,�0 '�' °o 885ppoo�� o OQ yC T N It r C a- V Iti R� ttY T N r Off GL C� U f� ZR * 6 vt LO t w � 10 p S o 75 O CM G M p 'm�t V' cc C C Op 8 C pop O pop O S C S p L1 O O 000's p O a 'N 4 1fl M If) N C/ o O O 4 ul C w dC TV' 01 Oi V N t et mj c a�i m U m Z S 2 O Q z m a z i m a i°- 0 LL C 9 U U C D c 0 0 0 c Technology does not exist for the use of alternate (non - quarry) materials to replace Collier County rock. Based on permitting criteria, there are no practicable alternatives to mining in the Collier County. Premature curtailment of Collier County mining would cause extreme disruption of the county's construction industry and would vastly increase the cost of essential public and private infrastructure. Background Collier County mining began in the 1950s and has been approved by all necessary local, state and federal, zoning, planning, and permitting agencies. The unique value of Collier County limestone has been long recognized. The mining industry in Collier County is concentrated in certain areas because of large, accessible deposits of usable rock and the actions by state and local governments of the past 40 years. Beginning in the 1950s, the Collier County government recognized that quarry products generated by the mining industry were an essential element in the continued development of southwest Florida. The large scale industrial activity associated with mining, processing and shipping rock products, and the manufacture of cement, required that the industry be located away from Urban areas and near a secure source of limestone. Government decisions in the following decades established the industry in Collier County. During our analysis of the impact of mining in the county, we should balance environmental protection with the regions critical need for rock to build public infrastructure such as roads, airports, schools and hospitals. We should also recognize that a reliable source of quarry products will be needed for to provide the ongoing infrastructure needs of this growing region. Appendix B, from the U.S Corps of Engineers Lake Belt EIS shows that annually, national use is approximately 2.8 billion tons of quarry products for construction purposes. At an average of 1.4 tons per cubic yard (net) this requires the mining of 2.0 billion cubic yards of rock to meet the annual infrastructure needs of the nation. The value of this rock at the quarry is $13.5 billion and with the assumption that transportation doubles the cost to the consumer, the nation pays $27 billion each year for construction rock. But few people recognize that our society is dependent on crushed stone, sand and gravel, and cement. This is because personal use is very little, if any, and hardly anyone recognizes the indisputable connection between mining and the infrastructure that makes possible our way of life. But everyone recognizes, and perhaps even takes for granted, our concrete and asphalt highway system; concrete bridges, our concrete buildings and parking garages, the concrete slabs and concrete blocks we use to build our houses, schools, churches and hospitals, asphalt parking lots, the concrete pipes we use to move water and so on. The typical formula for concrete is: • one part cement (90% quarry product) • three parts sand (100% quarry product) • three parts aggregate (100% quarry product) • enough water to make it flow Therefore, concrete is approximately 98% quarry product. The recipe for asphalt is similar except petroleum binder is substituted for cement. Asphalt is approximately 95% quarry product. In addition, the foundation material under our roads is called "Base" and consists of crushed stone which is 100% quarry product. In Florida, we annually need a total of approximately 120 million tons of crushed stone, sand and gravel, and cement. This is approximately 8 tons for each of Florida's 15 million residents, every year. For example, one mile of four lane interstate highway typically requires approximately 80,000 tons of rock, one new six room house in Collier County typically requires approximately 300 tons of rock including the fill necessary to raise the house to mandated flood elevations, the slab, the concrete block walls, the road and sidewalks leading to it, and the commercial and transportation infrastructure attributable to the dwelling. Rock products are essential and the mining necessary to produce them is indispensable. l Mining operators, public officials, consumers, and community residents no longer J can remain independent of each other. All groups and individuals must work together to ensure the reliable supply of basic construction materials to build and maintain our infrastructure. Our way of life depends on it. Shortage of Construction Rock in Florida The USGS report, Circular 1110, 1993, "Natural Aggregate - Building America's Future', recognizes that "natural aggregate occurs where nature placed it, not necessarily where people need it." This USGS report describes the Florida Peninsula -� and the Gulf Coast as an area "where aggregate occurs in very limited quantities; large areas may be devoid of aggregate ". Florida has the fourth largest population in the Nation and is one of America's fastest growing regions. It also has an extremely limited J supply of the basic construction materials needed to build and maintain the infrastructure required to support society. This is especially true in Lee County. The remaining rock resource in Florida should be considered a vital commodity of critical concern. Useable aggregate reserves in Florida are estimated to last for only another 30 to 50 years, depending on location. -1 The September 1999, USGS. Mineral Industry Survey for Florida states: "The I larger size of limestone aggregates are becoming a limited resource in the state ". Collier County rock is the only economically viable supply of this material in our area. In addition to the very limited geological resource in Florida, the availability of construction grade rock is further diminished by urbanization, environmental regulations, public resistance to mining, etc. Transportation Rock is a relatively low priced, high volume, heavy commodity. The cost of transportation can easily exceed the cost of the rock at the quarry. Transportation over short distances is typically by truck, while longer distances require rail, barge or ship. In areas of the United States which have abundant high quality rock, quarries are always located near the areas where large volumes of rock are needed. The infrastructure needs of Collier and adjacent Counties are supplied by trucks, primarily from the local quarries. Because of the shortage of quality rock in Florida, rock is shipped by rail from the primary source of supply from the Lake Belt Area in Miami, to Orlando (230 miles) and Jacksonville (350 miles). For example, both Disneyworld and Cape Kennedy were constructed from Lake Belt Rock. If rock of sufficient quality had been available in proximity to these large projects it would certainly have been used. This is an example of how fortunate we are to have rock in Collier County. Most of the Lake Belt Rock that is shipped by rail is economically transported form south to north on the FEC Railroad which otherwise has traffic which is predominantly in the other direction, from north to south. The FEC tracks are located along the East Coast of Florida. Smaller quantities of Lake Belt rock are shipped on the CSX Railroad which runs through the central part of the State. A network of redi -mix concrete, asphalt plants, and distribution terminals are located along both railroads to supply the infrastructure needs of the eastern 2/3 of peninsular Florida, all the way to Jacksonville. There is no rail in southwest Florida to allow for such rock imports to this area. It is also prudent to consider the cost and logistics associated with alternatives. Therefore, not only the alternative source of rock but how that rock would be delivered to the end user, i.e., the alternative distribution system, must be considered. This includes consideration of the logistics and cost of rail shipments from other states that would require transfer of rail cars from one railroad to another. At present, small quantities of rock are delivered to Florida's Panhandle area from other States. J In the case of possible rock supply from foreign sources, the alternative distribution system must include port facilities and the transfer of product to rail lines At present, small quantities of rock are delivered from foreign sources to the ports of Tampa and Jacksonville. Increase in volume would require significant expansion of existing port facilities or the construction of new port facilities. ICategories of Construction Rock The two major categories are (1.) coarse and (2) fine aggregates with a dividing line of 3/16 inch. In general, concrete is one part cement, three parts sand (fine aggregate), and three parts coarse aggregate. The USGS and the rock industry furhter classifies rock as (1) sand and gravel and (2) crushed rock. Sand and gravel are naturally occurring materials. In Florida it had its origins in alluvial periods when gravel and sand were deposited in the panhandle area and along a major channel from Jacksonville through Central Florida that terminated near Ortona in Southwest Florida. In their north -south movement, these natural sands underwent a process of attrition so that they are finer in composition than natural sands in other areas of the country. Typically, the sands found in Central Florida contain lesser amounts of coarse particles than the material in Florida's north deposits. The sand deposits in Florida supply a portion of the State's need for fine aggregates. Except in the western panhandle, there are essentially no gravel deposits in the state. Even in the panhandle, coarse aggregate needs are supplemented with gravel and crushed limestone from outside the state. Sand is washed and sorted into various construction sizes of fine aggregate by screening. Crushed Rock is essentially the only source of coarse aggregate in the state. j Solid limestone is fractured by explosives, and processed through a crusher. The J material is then washed and sieved into various construction sizes of coarse and fine aggregate. The build of coarse aggregate quarry production consists of (1) material with a nominal size of 1 inch and (2) material with a nominal size of 3/8 inch. Fine aggregate (less than 3/16 inch) is also called "manufactured sand ". Depending on location, the crushing process results in a variable mix of fine material (manufactured sand), and coarse aggregates. The ratio varies from mine to mine. There is no way to produce coarse aggregates without also producing fine aggregates. Quality Considerations The following is taken from the USGS Circular 1110, "Natural Aggregate — Building America's Future', 1993, Page 6, a discussion of the "Physical and Chemical requirements of Aggregate ", "Most people probably assume that aggregate is used chiefly in cement concrete. Much natural aggregate, however, is unsuitable for such use. We all have seen crumbling driveways and bridges or cracks in sidewalks and patios. Concrete J deterioration has many causes, but unsuitable aggregate, containing deleterious ingredients, can be a primary or secondary cause of the problem. Natural aggregate varies widely in quality, depending on the source. To ensure 1 that aggregate is suited for particular uses, testing laboratories compare aggregate properties with predetermined standards. The most generally used national guidelines l for specification and testing procedures are those of the American Society for Testing I and Materials (ASTM). National specifications must be broad, and at best they serve as general guidelines. Local specifications need to reflect specific uses, availability and quality of local aggregates, and local climatic conditions. Suitable aggregate consists of clean, uncoated particles of proper size and gradation, physical soundness, hardness and strength, and chemical properties. The final use of the aggregate determines the specific properties sought. Generally, specifications for aggregate used in cement concrete and bituminous (asphalt] mixes are more stringent than are those for other construction - related uses. Mechanical sieving or screening is used to grade, or sort to size, aggregate. In general, aggregate for cement concrete should be well graded thorugh the sand and gravel range of particle sizes, although gap grading (aggregate with specific particle sizes missing) may be used and may be necessary for some products. Specifications for bituminous mixes are dependent on the pavement design, and therefore no general statement can be made regarding the sizes of aggregate used. Particle shape affects both the grading limits of aggregate used in cement concrete and the workability of the concrete. The presence or excessive amount of angular particles can require addition of a greater percentage of sand to the mixture, which in turn requires more water and cement. In contrast, because inter granular contact provides strength in bituminous mixes, angular particles generally are desirable. Smooth particles offer little assistance in holding the aggregate in place in bituminous mixes, too many flat or long particles may be harmful. Physical soundness is the ability of aggregate to resist weathering, particularly freezing- thawing and wetting cycles. Generally, aggregate that contains weak, easily broken, absorptive, or swelling particles is not suitable. Specifications for physical soundness are similar for use in cement concrete and bituminous mixes. Hardness and strength of aggregate affect the ability of the final product to resist mechanical breakdown. The breakdown of soft or weak particles during handling or mixing is deleterious in both cement concrete and bituminous mixes. Ideally, the aggregate is an inert filler, and it should not change chemically once in place. However, some aggregate ocntains minerals that chemically react with or otherwise adversely affect the concrete or bituminous mixes. In cement concrete, these .J chemical processes are reactions between the aggregate and the cement, solution of soluble materials, or oxidation of constituents. In bituminous mixes, chemical factors may influence oxidation of the asphalt or strip the bituminous film from the aggregate...." In Florida, most aggregate suppliers participate in a statistical quality control i program developed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The main i- purpose of frequent testing is to alert the producer to possible fluctuations in aggregate quality so that prompt adjustment can be made. The data are submitted to the FDOT. Status as an approved FDOT quarry depends on continuing compliance with State standards. Quarry operations are routinely monitored through on -site FDOT inspections of compliance with quality control requirements. This process assures that our highways are built and maintained with high quality materials. In addition, specifiers of rock for private, non - government projects can assure high quality of aggregates by requiring these be supplied form FDOT approved quarries. Florida's Demand for Rock The U.S. Bureau of Mines monitors the production of aggregate. One purpose of this monitoring is to provide data that can be used to project future needs. Because crushed stone and sand and gravel are used mostly in the construction industry, reasonable estimates of the future demand for aggregate are based on predictions of future construction, such as the number of residential and nonresidential buildings, highway award contracts, and public construction products. Other factors commonly used to predict future aggregate production include population, employment, personal income, mortgage rates, and State or National gross domestic product. Collier County is a growth area and accomodating growing population requires large quantities of rock. In addition, existing infrastructure must be maintained and replaced from time to time. Government policy is redirecting growth away from urban fringes toward the city center. Such redevelopment will require substantial quantities of rock. An estimate of the rate of growth in demand in Florida is provided by USGS data for the United States. See Table 1. Growth in Florida is expected to exceed national projections and Lee County is expected to grow much faster than the state as a whole. In addition, the restoration of the Everglades will be a massive public works project that will require large quantities of quarry products. 'Cable I Annual Wa van in C rnr W Stone Production in USA. sk04LI2! Pm*cpm h , YGN Gpe on.rra ►« �, u u hs be �n 1994 In0i i a9s 1994 loan im 19x4 /4e4 T he following Table 2, provides the distribution of rock produced and used in Florida in 1998. This illustrates the demand and supply in the State. The data from this table was obtained from U.S.G.S. publications and from mining industry sources. Co, Q as Q 0 tE INSERT TABLE 2 HERE Florida's Supply of Rock The FDOT maintains a data base of approved quarries in Florida, other states, and in foreign countries. Table 3 provides a listing of all DOT approved rock facilities in the state. Table 3, has been sorted to group quarries that supply crushed stone, sand, terminals where rock is distributed and quarries that supply road base but are not approved to supply sand or coarse crushed stone. Figure 1 shows all DOT approved facilities, Figure 2 shows the location of approved crushed stone operations, Figure 3 shows the location of terminals where rock, primarily from the Lake Belt, is distributed to other parts of the State, and Figure 4 shows the location of facilities that produce only road base as the material generally does not meet State specifications for sand and gravel or crushed stone. Note that many of the crushed stone operations shown in Figure 2, also produce the road base that meets DOT specifications. Figure 5 shows the location of sand mines, most are on the sand ridge that follows the center of the State. These facilities generally do not produce any coarse aggregate material. Table 4 provides a listing of DOT approved quarries in other states. Seventeen J of 32 facilities supply crushed stone. Quarries in northern Georgia supply crushed granite, the others, crushed limestone. Table 5 provides a listing of DOT approved quarries in foreign countries. Quarries in Nova Scotia supply crushed granite, in Mexico, crushed limestone. Bahamian coarse crushed stone is not approved due to unacceptable chloride levels in the rock. Table 2, above, shows the various quantities of basic construction materials presently supplied to meet Florida's needs. Assessing the practicability of alternate sources to replace Collier County rock. For this study, "practicability" is determined according to the following multipart test: alternatives must have less adverse environmental impact • alternatives must not have other significant environmental Jconsequences • practicability must consider cost, existing technology, and logistics in light of overall project purposes. l I 8 9 1 I J J J J 1 13 U-0 191. c ;v CO c LL O �( LL 1= .S F O c i 1 T LD LL m oft m�Flll 1 13 U-0 191. c ;v CO c LL O �( LL 1= .S F O c i 1 T LD LL I i 1 13 U-0 191. c ;v CO c LL O �( LL 1= .S F O c i 1 T LD LL _l 1 1 i l_ 1 I I 1 J 1 l 1 I F'i 0� J 1 I 10%opw IIJI �rr m � , IS"Aalmi c e ! !IM h I Om C I. i i� N iz 0 �rr m c e Om C r � i i� N iz 0 I Iz CL < 0.2 2 E lei LL FT CV) LL. I I 1 I I 1 I G r 0 MR C. m CL r- < � CCU U. Q) a 4 F C G If If Cif LL E 1 IV, i � 1 1 , 0 MR C. m CL r- < � CCU U. Q) a 4 F C G If If Cif LL E IV, t 0 MR C. m CL r- < � CCU U. Q) a 4 F C G If If Cif LL E Table 2 shows the critical quantity of crushed stone that is supplied by Collier County Area. This is the primary source of coarse aggregates for the State. Crushed stone (coarse aggregates) comprise approximately Y2 of the volume of concrete and asphalt. For these end products to be durable and perform as planned, the coarse and fine aggregates must conform to FDOT specifications. Collier County produces much of the crushed stone, coarse aggregate and manufactured sand, used in the county. As mentioned previously, concrete and asphalt requires a gradation of sand sizes. These graded sizes and angular particles result from the sieving process of producing manufactured sand. Fine aggregates (manufactured sand) are produced as a byproduct of the crushing process used to create coarse aggregates. The only source of coarse aggregates in the state that meet FDOT standards are Collier County and other crushed limestone facilities. Although construction grade rock is generally in short supply in Florida compared to other parts of the Country, it is coarse aggregate that is in critical short supply. Therefore, evaluation of alternatives needs to focus on crushed stone. Florida's existing crushed stone operations are shown in Figure 2. These generally coincide with areas on the map showing, "Areas of Potential Development of Limestone" from the 1979 report prepared by the Bureau of Geology, Florida Department of Natural Resources, Report of Investigations No. 88, "The Limestone, Dolomite and Coquina Resources of Florida ". See Figure 6. Please note that some of the areas identified on Figure 6, as areas of potential development of limestone, do not produce material that meets FDOT specifications for coarse and fine aggregate for concrete and asphalt. For example, potential limestone areas in Suwannee, Alachua, Marion, and Sumter Counties, produce base material, but the quality of the material does not meet FDOT standards for aggregate. All potential areas for the production of aggregate that will meet FDOT standards are presently being mined. Please see Figure 2 and Figure 6. These are: 1. The Dade County Lake Belt Area including Broward County 2. South East Dade County 3. Palm Beach County 4. The formation in Alico Corridor, Charlotte and Collier Counties 5. The Brooksville Area in Hernando County 6. Citrus County and Levy County Area 7. Taylor County Area 8. Jackson County Area (very small production - not evaluated in Appendix) t% i� n fi I F O tl mJ F EEFEI� PC RON III I 9l [III 11�1� 9 114H 1 i� n fi I F O tl mJ F In Appendix A we evaluate each area and assess its potential to increase production as an alternative to Alico Corridor Mining. We evaluated the following factors to determine whether alternatives are practicable in light of overall project purposes. The factors include: 1. The quality of the rock pursuant to FDOT standards. 2. The yield per acre. The less yield per acre the greater the habitat impacts per tone of aggregate. 3. The habitat impacts of mining in the alternate location relative to mining in Collier County. 4. Effect on wetlands 5. Cost 6. Technology 7. Logistics, including transportation issues 8. Other significant environmental consequences The same analysis is carried out for rock from other states and from foreign countries as follows: 1. Alabama 2. Georgia 3. Nova Scotia 4. Bahamas 5. Mexico Individual analysis sheets for each quarry are provided in Appendix A. Practicable Technological Alternatives At this time, we know of no practicable technological alternatives to Collier County rock, and none have been suggested. Conclusion We evaluated potential alternatives in Florida, other states, and in foreign countries. We also evaluated substitute materials and recycling. The results of the analysis show: There are extremely limited reserves of construction grade rock in Florida outside of Collier County. Alternate sources in Florida are being fuly utilized and are not adequate to replace any portion of Collier rock. • Many alternate sites have a substantially lower yield of useable rock per acre than Collier County. Therefore, at these alternate 1 sites, much more habitat must be disturbed to produce an equivalent quantity of rock. • In general, the available alternate sites in Florida are in wetland /upland complexes with higher habitat value than the drained and degraded Melaleuca infested mining areas in Collier County. • Alternate sites in Florida lack adequate transportation infrastructure to serve the Collier market area. • Alternate sites in Florida are limited by public acceptance, urbanization, and the need for environmental permits. • Alternate sites in other States have extreme logistical and cost problems. Transportation infrastructure does not exist to move large quantities of rock to Florida. They are also in valuable habitat areas and have problems with urbanization and environmental permits. Alternate sites in foreign countries also have extreme logistical and cost problems. Rail served deep water port facilities to handle large volumes of rock do not exist in Florida. Port facilities in foreign countries can not be expanded to handle large volumes of rock. Potential quarries in Mexico, Nova Scotia, and the Bahamas are in valuable habitat areas. Rock from Mexico is produced in an extremely valuable subtropical rain forest. Rock from the Bahamas does not meet FDOT specifications due to high chloride content. Rock from Nova Scotia is only available 7 months per year due to weather. Foreign sites are not practicable alternatives to Collier County. Technology does not exist for the use of alternate (non - quarry) materials to replace Collier rock. Based on federal criteria, there are no practicable alternatives to mining in the Alico Corridor. Premature curtailment of Collier mining would cause extreme disruption of southwest Florida's construction industry and would vastly increase the cost of essential public and private infrastructure. Bibliography Florida Geological Survey, Geological bulletin No. 39, Mining and Mineral Resources, James L. Calver, 1957 2. State of Florida, Bureau of Geology, Report of Investigations No. 88, the Limestone, Dolomite, and Coquina Resources of Florida, Walter Schmidt, Ronald Hoenstein, Michael Knapp, Ed Lane, George Ogden, Thomas Scott, 1979 3. Florida Aggregates in Construction, Their Characteristics and Performance, Technical Report 90 -01, Published by the Florida Concrete and Products Association and the Concrete Materials Engineering Council, Donald McCaulley, Martin Mitteladner, James Mross, John Roebuck, Raman Winemberg, April, 1990 4. Natural Aggregate - Building America's Future, Public Issues in Earth Science, U.S.G.S. Circular 1110, William H. Langar and V.M. Glanzman, 1993 5. U.S.G.S. Minerals Information, Crushed Stone Statistical Compendium, Valentin V. Tepondel, November, 1997 The Economic Significance of Lake Belt Limestone Mining, James C. Nicholas, November 1998 7. U.S.G.S. Mineral Industry Surveys, Cement in January, 1999, Hendrick vanOss, March 1999. 8. U.S.G.S. Mineral Industry Surveys, Crushed Stone and Sand and Gravel in the First quarter of 1999, Valentin V. Tepordei, June, 1999 9. Florida Department of Transportation, List of Approved Sources and Producer Information pages for each of approximately 180 FDOT Approved Aggregate Sources 10. Draft ASTM Standard for Good and Customary Practice for Evaluating Practicable Alternatives under the Clean Water Act Section 404 Program, August, 1999 11. U.S.G.S. Mineral Industry Surveys for Florida, Arnold Tanner, September 1999, fhtto: / /minerals.usgs.00v /minerals and Walter Schmidt, State JGeologist, [hftr)://www.der).state.fl.us/geofl 12. Florida Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications for Road J and Bridge construction, J.B. Lairscey, Pe.E., Ernest Garcia, P.E., 1996 and updated on fwww.dot.state.fl us] on November 13, 1999, see Sections 901 -911, Division III. Appendix A. Data Sheets on Alternative Quarries l1. Limestone Quarries in Palm Beach County 2. Limestone Quarries in Broward County 3. 4. Limestone Quarries in Miami -Dade County Lake Belt Area 5. Limestone Quarries in Naples Area 6. Limestone Quarries in Lee Coutny Area 7. Limestone Quarries in Brooksville Area (Hernando County) 8. Limestone Quarries in Levy and Citrus Counties 9. Limestone Quarries in Perry Area (Taylor County) 10. Granite Quarries in Northen Georgia 11. Limestone Quarries in Northern Alabama l 12. Limestone Quarries in Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico J 13. Granite Quarries in Nova Scotia 14. Limestone Quarries in Freeport, Bahamas B. USGS Data on Crushed Stone and Sand and Gravel for 50 States _1 J l l Appendix A. 1. Limestone Quarries in Palm Beach County Quality of Rock - Suitability for FDOT Coarse Aggregate ... Quality is marginal and sometimes out of compliance with DOT standards. Yield /Production of Rock - Coarse Aggregate and Fine Aggregate (manufactured Sand ) ... Annual Production is approximately 3.5 million tons with a yield of approximately 32 tons per acre. Potential for expansion of operations Additional extent of reserves ... limited, will last 10 years. This is a cap - rock deposit and constitutes a limited pocket of acceptable material. Availability of land ... limited availability of material that meets DOT Specs. Potential for Permits ... Difficult Public Acceptance ... Accepted Effect on wetlands ... This is a former wetland area, now drained as part of the EAA. This is former sugar cane land. Yield is 26% of Lake Belt. Therefore, 3.9 times as much land area is disturbed to produce the same amount of rock. The quarry leaves a lake Habitat Value, whether uplands or wetlands endangered species ... former wetlands, now drained by SFWMD. Logistical transportation issues ... Market is served only by trucks, site of deposit is not served by rail which would allow supply to more distant markets to replace Lake Belt Rock. Other Significant Adverse Environmental consequences of mining ... Water is required for washing and sorting rock. Ground water in this area is influenced by connate seawater which can affect quality to end user. Market ... Competitive with Lake Belt in local market area served by truck Summary ... Not practicable as Collier alternative due to limited reserves, marginal quality, low yield and lack of rail access. I_. 2. Limestone Quarries in Broward County Quality of Rock - Suitability for FDOT Coarse Aggregate ...Quality is good but contains greater percentage of sand than Collier rock. Yield /Production of Rock - Coarse Aggregate and Fine Aggregate (manufactured Sand ) ... Annual Production has declined to less than 1.0 million tons with a yield of approximately 100,000 tons per acre. Mining in Broward County was previously substantial, but now, Broward County receives its rock primarily from Miami -Dade County. Broward county has not been included in totals provided in table 2. Potential for expansion of operations Additional extent of reserves ... None, mining has been replaced by urban development. Availability of land ... No additional land available, mining is being phased out. Potential for Permits ... Extremely difficult in Broward county Public Acceptance ... Public opposition based on blasting and environmental concerns. ' Effect on wetlands ... This is a former wetland area, now drained for urban purposes. The quarry leaves a lake Habitat Value, whether uplands or wetlands endangered species ... former -� wetlands, now drained by SFWMD and by Broward County Logistical transportation issues ... Market is served only by trucks Other Significant Adverse Environmental consequences of mining ... Water is required for washing and sorting rock. Market ... Competitive with Lake Belt in local area served by truck. Most present mining is for the purpose of filling land for residential development. Summary ... Not practicable as Collier Alternative due to loss of essentially the entire resource to urban development which is a more profitable land use. No rail access. I Limestone Quarries in Miami -Dade County Lake Belt Area Quality of Rock - Suitability for FDOT Coarse Aggregate ... Meets all FDOT requirements for coarse and fine aggregate and for road base. Quality is sufficient for 1 feed stock to Cement Mills. For construction purposes, Lake Belt rock is the best in the state. Yield /Production of Rock - Coarse Aggregate and Fine Aggregate (manufactured Sand Annual production is approximately 40.0 million tons with a yield of approximately 125,000 tons per acre. Potential for expansion of operations Additional extent of reserves ... Reserves in the Lake Belt will last another 50 years Availability of land ... Ownership by rock mining companies and lease lands owned by the State will support another 50 years of mining Potential for Permits ... Mining Permits will be issues for 50 years pursuant to the Lake Belt Plan Public Acceptance ... Plans approved by the Florida Legislature. Some homeowners are concerned over blasting vibrations. Effect on wetlands ... All mining will occur in seriously degraded wetlands according to a mitigation plan approved by the Florida legislature, and local, state, and federal agencies. Habitat Value, whether uplands or wetlands endangered species ... All issues of wetland functions and values and habitat have been resolved by legislation dealing with mitigation. Logistical transportation issues ... The only feasible way to deliver this rock to Collier County is by truck. The three hour haul time would place sever strain on existing roads, truck emissions would increase air pollution and the cost associated with delivery would be very high Other Significant Adverse Environmental consequences of mining ... None, large Volumes of water are available for processing of rock. Water is returned to the aquifer. Market ... This market is too far removed to be viable Summary ... Approximately 50 years of mining remaining. This is a crucial state I resource for supplying rock which is essential to building and maintaing public and J private infrastructure in Florida. Rail access and truck access is good. This area supplies approximately % of Florida's crushed stone and serves as a market area which l extends to Orlando and Jacksonville, but is not feasible for southwest Florida. 5. Limestone Quarries in Lee County Area - Quality of Rock. Suitability for FDOT Coarse Aggregate ... Meets DOT requirements, and is comparable to Collier Rock. Yield /Production of Rock - Coarse Aggregate and Fine Aggregate (manufactured Sand ) ... Annual production is approximately 9.0 million tons with a yield of approximately 32,000 tons per acre. Potential for expansion of operations Additional extent of reserves ... Reserves limited to Alico Corridor Availability of land ...Additional land not available for mining. Mining area is encroached by urban sprawl. Potential for Permits ..Doable along corridor because much of the area has been used for truck crops or dirt mine. Limited environmental impact. Public Acceptance ... Public objects to additional mining nearer urban areas. Effect on wetlands ...Historical surface hydrology destroyed, exotic infestation heavy. Limited wetland impact. Habitat Value, whether uplands or wetlands endangered species ... Poor habitat because of agricultural activities, drainage distruption and exotic infestation. Logistical transportation issues ... Transportation is by truck to local markets. There is no rail service which would allow supply to more distant markets. Other Significant Adverse Environmental consequences of mining ... None. Large volumes of water are available for processing of rock. Processing water is returned to the Aquifer. Market ... Serves local market. Summary ..Not practicable as Collier alternative due to limited resources, urban encroachment, sales of mining land for more profitable urban development, high habitat value, difficulty of permit approvals and lack of rail access. Trucking would be extremely expensive 6. Limestone Quarries in Brooksville Area ( Hernando County) Quality of Rock - Suitability for FDOT Coarse Aggregate ... Meets DOT requirements, however, is the most variable deposit in the state. The material will meet most Alico Corridor quality parameters, but will not meet all criteria such as for certain high traffic level asphaltic pavements. Yield /Production of. Rock - Coarse Aggregate and Fine Aggregate (manufactured Sand) ... Annual production is approximately 9.0 million tons with a yield of approximately 40,000 tons per acre. Potential for expansion of operations Additional extent of reserves ... Reserves are extremely limited. Three quarry operations, two will run out of rock 5 years, the third in approximately 15 years at current mining rates. Mining rates at third quarry will increase when first two quarries stop production. Availability of land ... Additional land not available for mining. Mining area encroached by urban sprawl Potential for Permits ... Approvals for expanding mining extremely difficult to obtain, panther habitat, upland area with high habitat value Public Acceptance ... Public objects to additional mining. Effect on wetlands ... None. Habitat Value, whether uplands or wetlands, endangered species ... Excellent habitat Logistical transportation issues ... Transportation is predominantly by truck to local markets. Rail service is not available to connect to southwest Florida. Reserves are not adequate to support large scale rail use. Other Significant Adverse Environmental consequences of mining ... Large volumes of rock are required for processing rock in an area that can be subject to droughts. Processing water is returned to the aquifer. Market ... Serves Ocala to Tampa market, this is not an area generally served by Collier County. Summary ... Not practicable as Collier alternative due to extremely limited resources, low yield per acre compared to Collier, high upland habitat value, and difficulty of permit approvals. 1 7. Limestone Quarries in Levy and Citrus Counties Quality of Rock - Suitability for FDOT Coarse Aggregate ... Meets some DOT requirements, however, is variable in hardness. Yield /Production of Rock - Coarse Aggregate and Fine Aggregate /manufactured Sand Annual production is approximately 3.0 million tons with a yield of approximately 42,000 tons per acre. Potential for expansion of operations Additional extent of reserves ... reserves will last approximately 30 years at present mining rates. Availability of land ... Additional land not available for mining. Potential for Permits ... Approvals for expanded mining extremely difficult to obtain.This is a wetland /upland complex. Public Acceptance ... Public objects to additional mining Effect on wetlands ... This is a wetland /upland complex with overall habitat values greater than the Alico Corridor. Habitat Value, whether uplands or wetlands endangered species ... Excellent habitat Logistical transportation issues ... Transportation is by truck to local markets. There is no rail service which would allow supply to more distant markets to replace Collier rock. WLIICI o,uuoicani maverse rnwronmentai consequences of minims ... None. Large volumes of water are available for processing of rock. Processing water is returned to the aquifer. Market ... Serves Gainesville - Ocala and local market, this is not an area generally served by Collier County. Summary ... Not practicable as Collier alternative due to limited resource, less than ideal quality, low yield per acre compared to Collier, high habitat value, difficulty of permit approvals, and lack of rail access. 8. Limestone Quarries in Perry Area (Taylor County) Quality of Rock - Suitability for FDOT Coarse Aggregate ... Meets DOT requirements for road base and fine aggregates but does not meet FDOT requirements for coarse aggregates. Yield /Production of Rock - Coarse Aggregate and Fine Aggregate (manufactured Sand ) ... Annual production is approximately 2.5 million tons with a yield of approximately 45,000 tons per acre. Potential for expansion of operations Additional extent of reserves ... reserves will last approximately 30 years at present mining rates. Availability of land ...Additional land not available for mining. Potential for Permits ... Approvals for expanded mining extremely difficult to obtain. Public Acceptance ... This is a wetland /upland complex. Effect on wetlands ... This is a wetland /upland complex with overall habitat values _ much higher than Collier. Habitat Value, whether uplands or wetlands endangered species ... Excellent habitat Logistical transportation issues ... Transportation is by truck to local markets. There is no rail service which would allow supply to more distant markets to replace Collier Rock. Other Sianificant Adverse Environmental consequences of mining ... Unknown. Processing water is returned to the aquifer. Market ... Serves the local market of Tallahassee to Lake City. Summary ... Not practicable as Collier alternative due to limited resources, low yield per acre compared to Lake Belt, high habitat value, difficulty of permit approvals, and lack of rail access. J 9. Granite Quarries in Northen Georgia Quality of Rock - Suitabiiity for FDOT Coarse Aggregate ... High quality, granite. Concrete producers in Florida prefer limestone because particles have cementicious properties which improve concrete quality. In addition, granite is highly abrasive to concrete producing equipment and heavier to transport than limestone. Granite provides a very durable surface layer for asphalt, however, a lime slurry agent is needed as an anti stripping agent. Yield /Production of Rock - Coarse Aggregate and Fine Aggregate (manufactured Sand) Annual production for entire State of Georgia for all crushed stone is 78.2 million tons. Sand and gravel production is 7.7 million tons. The percentage of this production that meets FDOT specification is not known, however, all Georgia coarse crushed stone that is approved by FDOT is located in North Georgia, north of a line extending from Columbus to Macon to Augusta. Yield is approximately 1 million tons per acre as mining consists of removing low mountains. Potential for expansion of operations Additional extent of reserves ... Substantial additional reserves, limitations in some areas due to urban growth pressure. Availability of land ... Substantial additional land available. Potential for Permits ... Extremely difficult and time consuming, Air quality issues of this mining in the dry are important. Public Acceptance ... Depends upon proximity to urban areas. Effect on wetlands ... Upland Area. naunaz vame. wnetner upranas or wetlands endangered species ... Habitat value of forested area is high, residual land is reclaimed to create wildlife habitat. Logistical transportation issues ... Rail network is not adequate for redistribution to areas presently served by Alico Corridor area. Present production of quarries is presently delivered to existing customers. Present capacity of quarries is limited and large financial investments would be necessary to increase production above present levels to accommodate larger service area. Large financial investments would be required to provide distribution to areas now served by the lake belt. Other Sianificant Adverse Environmental consequences of mining ... Air quality affects of dry surface mines are an issue. I Market ... Transportation costs to areas presently served by the Alico Corridor would be very J high. The cost for the infrastructure necessary for Georgia rock to replace local rock in the Collier County service area would be extremely high and take years to implement. JSummary ... not practicable as Corridor alternative due to extreme logistical and cost problems in moving material to present Collier service area from Northen Georgia. Present l rail facilities now operate near capacity and huge capital investment would be required to J increase production and provide large scale distribution to Florida and present Collier service area. 10. Limestone Quarries in Northern Alabama Quality of Rock..- Suitability for FDOT Coarse Aggregate ... High quality, better than Collier. Yield /Production of Rock - Coarse Aggregate and Fine Aggregate (manufactured Sand) Annual production for entire State of Alabama for all crushed stone is 50.2 million tons. Sand and gravel production is 16.0 million tons. The percentage of this production that meets FDOT specifications is not known, however, all Alabama course crushed stone that is approved by the FDOT is located in Northern Alabama. Yield is approximately 750,000 tons per acre as mining is of hills. Potential for expansion of operations Additional extent of reserves ... Substantial additional reserves Availability of land ... Substantial additional land available Potential for Permits ... Difficult Public Acceptance ... Good, in rural areas Effect on wetlands ... Upland area, mining occurs in the dry with pumps, when pumps are turn on, excavation fills with water. Habitat Value, whether uplands or wetlands endangered species ... Habitat value of forested are is high. Logistical transportation issues ... Small quantities are presently shipped by rail and truck to Panhandle of northern Florida. All FDOT approved coarse aggregate locations are in northern Alabama. Rail facilities are inadequate to ship any large quantities to present Alico Corridor service area. Other Significant Adverse Environmental consequences of mining_ ... Unknown. Market ... Transportation costs to areas presently served by the Collier mining would be very high. The costs for the infrastructure necessary for Alabama rock to replace Collier Rock in the local Service Area would be extremely high and take years to implement. Summary... Not practicable as Collier alternative due to extreme logistical and cost problems in moving material to present Alico Corridor service area from Northern Alabama. Present rail facilities now operate near capacity and huge capital investment would be required to increase production and provide large scale distribution to Florida. 10. Limestone Quarries Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico Quality of Rock - Suitability for FDOT Coarse Aggregate ... Coarse quality equal to Collier or better. Yield /Production of Rock - Coarse Aggregate and Fine Aggregate (manufactured Sandi Annual production is approximately 8.0 million tons with a yield of approximately 125,000 tons per acre. Potential for expansion of operations Additional extent of reserves ... All reserves owned by government of Mexico Availability of land ... Additional and lis available adjacent to operation Potential for Permits ... Now extremely difficult, Vulcan would not likely attempt additional permits. Public Acceptance ... Unknown Effect on wetlands ... None, upland area, mining occurs from 40 above, to 40 feet below the water table, creating lakes. Habitat Value, whether uplands or wetlands, endangered species ... Subtropical Rain J forest Area, project opposed by several environmental groups ... Mining converts Rain forest, J to freshwater lakes. There are extremely valuable archeological sites in this area which will make additional mining very difficult. Logistical transportation issues ... Small quantities are presently shipped to Tampa, distributed by truck. Most of present annual production of 8 million tons goes to other Gulf Coast ports in the Florida Panhandle, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Harbor facilities in Mexico can handle a maximum of 12,000,000 tons per year, this port facility can not be expanded. Port facilities in Florida with adequate depth, land to stockpile material, and rail access to customers are extremely limited. It would be difficult to expand existing port facilities in Florida, new facilities would be required. If new facilities were constructed, it is likely that the combination of depth, land, and rail could only be provided in Jacksonville, but, at greater expense. Land is only available along the north side of the St. John's river, on the CSX railroad. There would be substantial difficulty in transfer to the FEC railroad for deliveries to the southwest coast of Florida. Other Significant Adverse Environmental consequences of mining ... Hurricane stockpiles at port in Mexico could wash into harbor under hurricane conditions. Market ... Cost of limited quantities shipped to existing facility in Tampa is competitive with ..lother sources in Tampa area. The Tampa area also receives small shipments from the Lake J Belt. Costs for infrastructure necessary for Mexican rock to replace Collier Service Area would be extremely high and take years to implement. Summary ... Not practicable as Alico Corridor alternative due to extremely logistical and cost problems in moving material by vessel, unloading Florida port, and rail transport to Lake Belt service area. Capacity of quarry and port facility in Mexico is limited. 12. Granite Quarries in Nova Scotia Quality of Rock - Suitability for FDOT Coarse Aggregate ... High quality, granite. Concrete producers in Florida prefer limestone because particles have cementicious properties which improve concrete quality. Granite provides a very durable surface layer for asphalt, however, a lime slurry agent is needed as an anti stripping agent. Yield /Production of Rock - Coarse Aggregate and Fine Aggregate (manufactured Sand) Annual production is approximately 2.5 million tons with a yield of approximately 1,000,000 tons per acre as mining consists of removing low mountains. Potential for expansion of operations Additional extent of reserves ... essentially unlimited Availability of land ... essentially unlimited Potential for Permits ... Very Good Public Acceptance ... Very Good Effect on wetlands ... Upland area Habitat Value, whether uplands or wetlands endangered species ... Habitat value of forested area is high, residual land is reclaimed to create wildlife habitat. Logistical transportation issues ... Material can only be produced for 7 months per year, Shipping occurs 12 months per year, however, Port Area in Halifax can only accommodate 5 vessels during the five month winter. During particularly cold times, the stockpiles freeze. Port facilities in Florida with adequate depth, land to stockpile material, and rail access to customers are extremely limited. It would be difficult to expand existing port facilities in Florida, new facilities would be required. If new facilities were constructed, it is likely that the combination of depth, land, and rail could only be provided in Jacksonville, but, at great expense. Land only available along north side of St. Johns river, on CSX Railroad, creating difficulty in transfer to southwest coast of Florida. Other Significant Adverse Environmental consequences of mining ... Expansion of production would require reclaiming land and filling Halifax stockpile area out into the water. Market ... Essentially all production is now delivered to various East Coast ports including small quantities delivered to the port of Tampa. Costs for infrastructure necessary for Nova Scotia rock to replace Collier rock in the local service area would be extremely high and would take years to implement. Summary ... Not practicable as Collier alternative due to extreme logistical and cost problems in moving material by vessel, unloading in Florida port, and providing rail transport to Collier service area. Port facility in Nova Scotia is limited. Huge capital investment would be J required to increase production and provide large scale distribution to Florida and present Collier service area. Due to weather, quarries can only operate 7 months per year, demand in Florida is on 12 month basis. 13. Limestone Quarries in Freeport, Bahamas Quality of Rock - Suitability for FDOT Coarse Aggregate ... Currently not certified by DOT due to Chloride content in rock. This negatively affects the durability and strength of concrete. Yield /Production of Rock - Coarse Aggregate and Fine Aggregate (manufactured Sand) Annual production is approximately 1.8 million tons with a yield of approximately 100,000 tons per acre. Potential for expansion of operations Additional extent of reserves ... limited, this is a small island Availability of land ... limited Potential for Permits ... Difficult Public Acceptance ... Accepted Effect on wetlands ... Upland area, but creates lake after mining. Habitat Value, whether uplands or wetlands, endangered species ... unknown Logistical transportation issues ... Rock is shipped by barge and can be delivered to smaller ports in Florida. End user can be supplied by truck. Port facilities in Freeport are shared with others and it is doubtful that exports could be expanded significantly. Other Significant Adverse Environmental consequences of mining ... Fresh water required for washing and sorting rock is in short supply. Market ... delivered by barge to East Coast ports but use is limited as the material does not meet FDOT specifications. Summary ... Not practicable as Collier alternative because material is not FDOT approved, there are limited reserves, extreme logistical and cost problems in loading vessels in Freeport, unloading in Florida port, and providing rail transport to Alico Corridor service area. Huge capital investment would be required to increase production and provide large scale distribution to Florida and Collier service area. Appendix B. i i- From U808 Mineral Industry S6rv6y6 .I Cn611rd Star and Bond and Orav61 Ulu for 1886 _ •679,17tan(2,004 pmo Is) Nto 17nobedr416i Cftshdr484 state TM6.1 cnw6M W �10 a PePweDO11 c61Au Ca0*wd 1S1a11e6 Bend 4796 8" 6061 56011 WA Bond d ftW ero . 78979 BE41w 81aw Oar* 0" a" 494ve1 G#WW Grev* Taw• V964 Oo4v* Tan. value Do$a* Tau• Vale DWWW (000) (000) Toe• Pool (009) Tat• (000) (OOD) Tw. 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Current yearly hard rock demand .. ......................4,000,000 cubic yards a. 222,222 truck trips yearly b. Average miles per gallon is 4.5 c. Average truck trip is 30 miles d. Average sale price of hard rock products is $8 per ton 2. Projected population increase ............................10% yearly 3. Current population of Collier County ................... 251,000 year -round residents 4. Cubic yards per capita ....... ..............................7 5. Direct effect of eliminating hard rock mining in Collier County a. Loss of 9 cents per gallon of diesel fuel funds for Collier County transportation b. 12% of the 6% sales tax is returned to Collier County c. Collier County has calculated that trucks cause damage to Collier roads at the rate of .047 cents per cubic yard hauled d. At current cost of fuel, insurance and maintenance of trucks, importing hard rock material from other sources would cost a minimum of $2 per cubic yard 6. Acts and Statutes which drive growth management and comprehensive planning all mandate the wise use of natural resources for the economic benefit of the citizens of any given county in Florida 7. Positive effects of mining without development a. Ensure sufficient water supply for future generations b. Restore hydrology c. Create aquifer recharge areas d. Can reestablish historic natural sheet flow e. Protect land from development f. Create conservation lands g. Create habitat and food sources for all species 810/04 Limerock Mining Resources in Collier County What is limerock .& what is it used for? dense stone ( "aggregate ") required for concrete and asphalt different from fill (sand/clay /shell) per person usage of limerock in Collier County: 14 tons per year Rock resources needed in Coun current usage rate: 4 million tons per year in 2003 (this figure obtained from survey of aggregate usage by asphalt and concrete plants in Collier County) Projected usage rate considering growth rate (10 %) 2004 = 4.4 million 2007 = 5.9 2010 = 7.8 2020 = 22.2 2005 = 4.8 2008 = 6.4 2006 = 5.3 2009 = 7.1 Available limerock: Limerock resources currently permitted or permits likely in near future mine location million tons APAC extension NBM 3.3 Willow Run SBM 2.5 East Naples Land Co NBM 29.0 total 34.8 Supply /demand ratio: when will Collier County run out of limerock ? note: Collier is currently not meeting demands and importing rock from Bonita Grande mine, which has only a couple years of reserves remaining Collier County will run out of aggregate in 2010, if mined to full extent HOWEVER, Considering land value for housing vs value of rock, Collier will likely run out of limerock reserves much sooner. Mule Pen Quarry (CR 951 and Hwy 846) had an additional 10 years of permitted mining when it terminated mining in favor of housing. North Belle Meade Receiving area is expected to be the location of a Rural Village -- unlikely it will be mined to full extent. Chiofi property (NBM Sec 20) has estimated 20.5 million tons limerock that will likely not even attempt to be permitted because of land value for housing. Realistic estimate: fewer than 5 years of limerock reserves in Collier Future limerock mining in Collier County Limitations: Locations of limerock resources Limerock at suitable depth and abundance is found in limited locations (most areas have sand, shell, clay, and/or soft rock) Soil maps provide suggestions of location of limerock reserves. Require borings to determine location, depth, and hardness of rock. Zoned "mine- able" areas Minimum 100 acre mine; 400 acre parcel due to mitigation/environmental regulations, mine properties will likely need to be at least 4x as large as the mine Restrictions on blasting due to neighbors and buffers; Concerns for: residential areas, traffic, access Future reserves: overlay of soils map and zoning map provides extremely limited area of possible future mine sites Alternative: Pet rock from Lee County Cost: loss of jobs $6.50 per ton in labor and trucking (est. $26 million per year) loss of tax revenue $0.16 sales tax per ton (est. $640,000 per year) higher cost of future roads and construction example from Fort Myers of added trucking cost ($2.50 per ton) # Truck trips due to out -of -county source environmental cost of so many truck trips ? ?? If truck drivers buy gas in Lee, loss of local fuel tax revenue that would have been available for future transportation needs: $0.047 per ton. >$200,000 per year Alternative: get rock from other counties Collier, Lee and southern Charlotte Counties are only known sites of limerock in SW Florida. No resources between central Charlotte County and Brooksville. Counties between central Charlotte County and Tampa obtain aggregate by importing it by ship from Mexico and other sites. 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PUBLIC FACILITIES LEVEL OF SERVICE ANALYSIS Provide the existing Level of Service Standard (LOS) and document the impact the proposed change will have on the following public facilities: The subject Growth Management Plan Amendment proposes to permit a maximum of 350 acres of commercial excavation on the 950+ acre property that comprises the North Belle Meade Special Use Area Subdistrict land use category. Potable Water: The subject project is located outside the urban boundary and outside the Collier County Water and Sewer District Boundary established in the Collier County Growth Management Plan. Service to this area is not provided by Collier County Water and Sewer District. This project will have no impact on the Collier County Regional Water System. Sanitary Sewer: The subject project is located outside the urban boundary and outside the Collier County Water and Sewer District Boundary established in the Collier County Growth Management Plan. Service to this area is not provided by Collier County Water and Sewer District. This project will have no impact on the Collier County Regional Wastewater System. Arterial and Collector Roads: Please refer to the Traffic Impact Statement for discussions of the project's impact on level of service for arterial and collector roadways within the project's radius of development influence. Drainage: The subject project is located outside the urban boundary established in the Collier County Growth Management Plan. The currently adopted minimum Level of Service (LOS) Standards and 2004 Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR) for Drainage are as follows: Drainage LOS Standard Future Development (subsequent to January 1989) — 25 year, 3 day storm Existing Development (prior to January 1989) — current service level Available Inventory as of 9/30/03 311 Canal Miles Required Inventory as of FY2009 347 Canal Miles EVOMUSSEY RANCH GMPA (HGMPA)\APPLICATION \LOSDOCda HGM PA Planned CIE FY 05 -09 $77,700,000 5 -Year Surplus or (Deficit) N/A The proposed development in the amendment area will be designed to comply with the 25 year, 3 day storm routing requirements. Solid Waste: The subject project is located outside the urban boundary established in the Collier County Growth Management Plan. The currently adopted minimum Level of Service (LOS) Standards and 2004 Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR) for Solid Waste are as follows: Solid Waste LOS Standard Two years of constructed lined cell capacity at average disposal rate/previous 5 years Available Inventory as of 9/30/04 4,136,449 Site Tons Required Inventory as of 9/30/09 1,044,716 Site Tons Planned CIF, FY 05 -09 2,500,000 Site Tons 5 -Year Surplus or (Deficit) 3,311,016 Site Tons No adverse impacts to the existing solid waste facilities are anticipated from this 950 -acre commercial project. Parks: Community and Regional There are no proposed residential units associated with this newly created land use category, therefore there are no projected community or regional park impacts. F JOt3\HUSSEY RANCH GMPA (HGMPA) \APPUCATIOMLOSDOC.do HGMPA E, XHIBIT',,,'Vl ct'E, I TRAFFIC IMPACT STATEMENT FOR NORTH BELLE MEADE SPECIAL USE AREA SUBDISTRICT EXHIBIT V.E.1c Prepared for: Francis D. and Mary Pat Hussey 1350 Spyglass Lane Naples, FL 34102 Prepared by: GRADY MINOR & ASSOCIATES, P.A. ■ LAND SURVEYORS ■ PLANNERS 3800 Via Del Rey Bonita Springs, Florida 34134 (239) 947 -1144 APRIL 2005 �I UJ C. Dean Smith, P.E. FL 44147 F:VOHVHUSSEY RANCH GMPA (HGMPA)ATIS \HGMPATIS.DOC HGMPA Page 1 NORTH BELLE MEADE SPECIAL USE AREA SUBDISTRICT INTRODUCTION The proposed North Belle Meade Special Use Area Subdistrict is a 950f acre parcel located north of I- 75 and East of Collier Bouelvard in Sections 29,31 and 32, Township 49 South, Range 27 East, Collier County, Florida. The proposed use for the project will be a maximum of 350 acres of commercial excavation. For project location please refer to Figure 1, Location Map, page 2. The parcel will be accessed from Collier Boulevard via local roads. SCOPE The following analyses are included in this report: 1. Trip Generation Calculations (at buildout) presented for Peak Season Daily Traffic (PSDT) including the respective peak hour volumes. 2. Trip Assignment within the Radius of Development Influence (RDI). 3. Existing Traffic Volumes within the RDI; AADT volumes, PSDT volumes, and Level of Service (LOS). 4. Discussion of impacts to roadways within the RDI. TRIP GENERATION Trip generation calculations for the project are based on the highest volume of vehicular traffic that could be obtained for the proposed land use. The calculation is based on the maximum truck turnover and assuming all employees arrive and leave during the peak hour period. Please refer to Table 1 on page 3. The trip generation for the proposed use is estimated to be 424 trip ends for daily traffic volume and 51 trip ends during the highest peak hour (PM). Please refer to the DISCUSSION section for details concerning the effects of these traffic volumes on the level of service for roadway links within the RDI. FACIMHGSSEY RANCH GMPA (HGMPA)71S\HGMPATIS.D0C HGMPA N W^ V Z NQ I..L 14 IL N Q Z O O J N M r C H Z Z � Q O U m., W J N J O Z U O F- U W N Z 0 W Q U O J a Q r W Z w O D_ F- < U O J Q w o F N Q � u � J o N a m � O N > > W M M J W W M > o J u � q r M O N N LLJ N M M J z Q y z W W J z O m �p lJ N U t0 M M J aVn lnm NVOOI n79 vaveada viNVs m h O N N� m M M Ql K M sl - ivisa31NI Q 0 3 ca Y Q R a QVOa OlSONIAJJ w a Q r W Z w O D_ F- < U O J Page 3 Table 1 Trip Generation Conditions Estimated Excavated Volume Per Year = 930,000 C.Y. Truck Volume =18 C.Y. Hours of Operation = 9 hours /day, 250 days /year Generation: Truck Traffic 930,000 C.Y. /[18 C.Y. /truck] /[250days /year] /[9 hours /day] = 23 two -way truck trips peak hour 23 x 2 = 46 truck trip ends peak hour 46 trips x 9 hours /day = 414 trips AADT Employee and service Peak hour one way trips = 5 trip ends (AM enter, PM exit) Total Trips AM Peak Hour = 46 + 5 = 51 trips ends 28 enter, 23 exit PM Peak Hour = 46 + 5 = 51 trip ends 23 enter, 28 exit Total AADT = 414 + 10 = 424 trip ends F:VOBAHtJSSEY RANCH GMPA (HGMPA)AT ISVHGMPATIS.DOC HGMPA Page 4 TRIP ASSIGNMENT The projected directional distribution of traffic to and from North Belle Meade Special Use Area Subdistrict site was assumed to be 50% north and 50% south, since trip attractions for these vehicles is relatively evenly distributed in both directions from the access point. Based on the above distribution of trips, the projected peak hour, peak direction volume will be 14 trips. This volume represents 0.6% of the service capacity of the accessed roadway link. All links within the radius of development influence for the project will be below the significance test. Since no roadway segments meet the significance test, only the accessed roadway segments will be included in the balance of the analysis in this report. EXISTING TRAFFIC The existing (2004) peak hour, peak direction volume for Collier Boulevard from Green Boulevard to I -75 is 1,470 trips. This value was taken from the 2004 traffic counts published in the Collier County Annual Update Inventory Report (AUIR). The traffic count data is presented in Appendix A, Supporting Data. The AUIR reports a service volume of 2,260 for the link and 593 trips remaining capacity. DISCUSSION The addition of the projected 14 trip ends for the project will have little impact on the roadway network surrounding the project. The volume of proposed project traffic does not degrade the level of service of any of the roadway links within the project RDI below acceptable standards. All segments will operate at LOS Standard or better. All segments will also have excess peak hour capacity greater than the projected trip generation for the subject property. No roadway segments are significantly impacted by project traffic. 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O � 9 n' mini Ellis No I a a K E 9 ! O � 9 n' EXFtiIBIT V � G Details HUSSEY JR, FRANCIS D MARY PAT HUSSEY 1350 SPYGLASS LN NAPLES C 3149 27 E1/2 OF SE114 OF SE1 14 OF SEIM LESS S100FT R/W Current Ownership Page 1 of', 34102-7741 Section Township Range Acres —� Map No. — Strap No. 31 49 27 4.24 4C31 492731001.0354C31 Sub No. 100 ACREAGE HEADER "' Millage. Aria I Millaw IUa@. Code 60 AGRICULTURAL 287 12.8115 2004 Final Tax Roll Latest Sales History Land Value $ 31,800.00 Date Book - Page I Amount N Improved Value $ 0.00 11 / 1990 157?. -.635. 11 $ 11,500.00 S(jn = "Save Our Homes" exempt value due to cap on assessment increases. The Information is Updated Weekly. httn• / /www rnlliernnnrniseT rnm /RrnnrdDetail asn9Fn1inTT) =0n 10nnf-Yi iR ?40n0R VIAIWM15 Details -- Folio No.11 00342040003 Current Ownership ierty Addressi NO SITE ADDRESS Page 1 of II upll Legaill 32 49 27 W112 Section Township Range Acres —1 Map No. Strap No. 32 49 27 313.94 11 4C32 492732 003.0004C32 Sub No. 100 ACREAGE HEADER Millage_ Area Millaae ' Use Code 60 11 AGRICULTURAL 287 12.8115 2004 Final Tax Roll Latest Sales History Land Value 1 $ 784,850.00 Date Book - Page 11 Amount + Improved Value $ 0.o0 09l 1990 1561 - 1087 $ 0.00 l I =) marKet value IL (-} SOH Exempt Value C ( =) Assessed Value C (- Homestead and other Exempt Value C (= ) Taxable Value C SOH = "Save Our Homes" exempt value due to cap on The Information is Updated Weekly. htt..• / /..,.:,.., �nlB aranr.raicnr ��m /A PrnrATlatail acr,9Rnl;nTT) —OnO NlOOA.I')CIAO Nl2 2/1 Al?(loll Details Folio No.11 00341960003 32 49 27 E11/2, LESS S 100F1 R/W Current Acres 313.94 4C32 34102- Page 1 of Sub No. 100 I ACREAGE HEADER "J Millage Area II I Millage Use C ode 60 AGRICULTURAL 287 12.8115 2004 Final Tax Roll Latest Sales History Land Value IF $ 784,850.00 Date Book - Page Amount ( +) Improved Value $ 0.00 09 1 1990 1561 -.1087 $ 0.00 ( =) Market Value $ 784,850.00 ( -) SOH Exempt Value $ 757,554.00 = Assessed Value $ 27,296.00 ( -) Homestead and other Exempt Value $ 0.00 (_) Taxable Value $ 27,296.00 S,QH = "Save Our Homes" exempt value due to cap on assessment increases The Information is Updated Weekly. httw / /zxnznxr rnllierannraicrr rnm /R arnrrlTletail acn9Fn1ininl nnnMMZd1 Q7,nnn,z 1/14000' Details �.-- Folio Owner N. Current Property Addres MARY P 29 49 27 E112 OF SE 114, NW114 01-5E 114, E 112 OF SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4, NW 1/4 OF SW11 /4 OF SE 34102- Page 1 of 114, N112 OF SE 114 OF SW 1/4, 'For more than four lines of Legal Description please call the Property Appraiser's Office. Section Township Range Acres Map No. Strap No. 29 49 27 -260 �— 4C29 492729001.0004C29 Sub No. 100 ACREAGE HEADER -Ttl Mi cage Area r Millaae " Use Code I 60-11 AGRICULTURAL 287 I 12.8115 2004 Final Tax Roll Latest Sales History Land Value 1 $ 1,300,000.00 r Date Book - Page Amount ( +) Improved Value�i $0.001 1554 - 2220 $15,000.001 ( -) SOH Exempt Value �- _ ( =) Assessed Value omestead and other Exempt Value ( =) Taxable Value IF - SOH = "Save Our Homes" exempt value due to cap on assessment The Information is Updated Weekly. 1,ff.,• / /.,n,.,,, r.nll; P,- onr,raicar �.,,,, /A Ar•�..- rlllato;l a�n7Fnlinitl— MllMflfl'2'7RSF,/1/1M Z /ld /�(1tl' Details 1350 SPYGLASS LN NAPLES P Current Ownership ierty Address NO SITE ADDRESS Page 1 of I Sub No. 100 ACREAGE HEADER Mille a Ar 1I ilM leas 60 AGRICULTURAL 287 1 12.8115 2004 Final Tax Roll Latest Sales History Lana value $ 50,000.00 Date Book - Page Amount ( +) Improved Value $ 0.00 1 12 / 1989 1492 - 1074 $ 30,000.00 SOH Exempt Value -- ( =) Taxable Value I = "Save Our Homes' exempt value due to cap on 0.00 The Information is Updated Weekly. httr.• / / .............II: Ar�...,r�;�Ar nnm /R nrnriiTlato;l ��„9Rn1:nTTl— (1!1l1MMZ�RF.df1M2 Z /ld /�M� Details Current — Folio No. 00331320006 Map Property Addref Owner Namell HUSSEY JR. FRANCIS D =& MARY P Lill, 0 29 49 27 SE114 OF SE114 OF NEt /4 ers SITE Page 1 of 1 Sub No. I 100 ACREAGE HEADER Milwe Use Code 60 AGRICULTURAL 287 12.8115 2004 Final Tax Roll Latest Sales History Land Value $ 50,000.00 Date Book - Page Amount ( +) Improved Value $ 0.00 F-0-9/1-990 1561 -. 1087 $ 0.00 ,Q += "Save Our Homes" exempt value due to cap on assessment increases. The Information is Updated Weekly. t. w..•//,,, ,,,,,,,,,,lhAr�,,,,r�;�A, -�nm /R <rnr.lTlPtail acn9Fnl inTT)= 0(1nM001 1111nn0A ail ai�nn Details AD elms Current Ownersh Page 1 of 1 l Legal 32 49 27 W112 Section Township Range Acres Map No. Strap No. 32 49 27 313.94 4C32 aaa7av n� nz nnner Sub No. L-100 .fr, Millage Area "' Milldge Use Code 60 AGRICULTURAL 287 13.5679 2002 Final Tax Roll Values Latest Sales History ( Land Value ( +) Improved Value (_) Market Value Exempt Value (_) Assessed Value $ 784,850 00 $ 0.00 $ 784,850.00 r $ 761,444.00 $ 23 406.00 Date 0911990 05l 1988 Ohl 1973 r533 �f Book - Page Amount 1561 -1087 1347-288 =L $ 500,000.00 - 3 00 $ 314,000.00 I ( -) Homestead and other Exempt Value $ 0.00 ( =) Taxable Value —$ 23,406.00 increases, u� exempt value aue to cap on assessment Myns The Information is Updated Weekly. http:// www. collierappraiser .corn/RecordDetail.asp ?FolioID= 0000000342040003 1/29/2003 Details New Search Current Owimr. Page 1 of I 32 49 27 El 12, LESS S 100FT R/W Section Jl Township Range 32 49 27 Sub No. 100 Use Code 60 AGRICULTURAL 2002 Final Tax Roll Values I t=/ marxer value )) $ 784,8 Exempt Value $ 760,4E (_) Assessed Value $ 24,3S ( -) Homestead and other Exempt Value -- $ -- ( =) Taxable value $ 24,39 SOH = "Save Our Homes" exempt value due to cap on assessment increases. 7M �1 287 I 13.5679 Latest Sales History Date Book - Page - - -� Amount 09 / 1990 1561 -1087 $ 0.00 Os / 1988 1347-284 11 $ 500,000.00 The Information is Updated Weekly, http: / /www.coll ierappraiser.com/RecordDetaii .asp ?FoliolD = 0000000341960003 1/29/2003 sr�pt. �y ::. iMrOe ravel• 90. 4, FRANCIS 0. HUSSEY. JR.. TRUSTEE low away. to FRANCIS D. HUSSEY, JR.. AND NARY PAT HUSSEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE .A..P.oro//a. dim r 400 Bth Street North, Nettles. FL 33940 ...r M�= ■ e•�R4asshsr 7Arr i.rsl lhr tort A. r Y — . •. -' ./ i t� ./ a 10.00 b r Ar.y/ 4, 06 ad momma wa. i...bs i.,, w ...N., 6.w/i.Ndor..r r.mod w..,. A..�. M.6 WL&"k ..+/..A.b.. 4J...d N iwy PvdW Arrrrnl.litir Lw.IdAr,4l rfl dE..l .r.s. bre r{. ae •ia..+,r Collier orl a toot.: — SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AS EYNIBIt •A• asseaw4 . 4C4 d�y.ernq ty nw► hlw+'V 'M ool:rAwyNn of mrT� o OF U e os 60jact t0 1060Nnts. restel000414 and reterratlans or record V bad re41 estOte taxes for too current and succeeding years. The ro0orty described In IANI ►It "a" Is sot lob hoeesl444 of the �raNtor. 1b OIn xd b V* A. w t�nrt. tool eB r mod. i vu.rr� is swwu eP M eAxer 0006WAW r ti d. r We wb,. nrr. M.. w.u�.J tY. uBw. MCIa/MN/rM air•Yr rgtA►,rieti bolt. t+A"u+4ti/rd rY ble" �rir .fArx.sV.e.rr.w0..a.rri6rr.. i10led w w.rn.0 r= a:u �yy TINSTEE ;tidlBitllO or Man. } � LLIER WeRat fanvor &-aii.`JTi'"ilg f1EUif�1"••" ` • Wa--•• r—w w... 6 h ♦ 6..e ra W �iY ,. IW Re wrti r, r .� Aw as WON W • n. o.r. w V .f�.s(r, - A�' J 4, r a 090 . n r_ Notary Public � e NY Cowlsdlonl rLl Lr, no ORIf riet.c Aty TA j,NSyt��pHOFp�fLpOpR�I�y�g� RECIMRO J. AARON. ESQ. +, a $$OU 304. 720 Ooodlette goad tii ,J�{1a0its. tt 33940 001561 001088 OR BOOK PAGE She Southeast quarter (SRI /4) of the Southeast quarter (SR1 /4) of the Northeast quarter (M61 /4) of Section 29, Township 49 South, Range 27 61st, Collier County, Florida. Rest 1/2 of MI/4 of Swl /4 of Sal /4, Section 29, Township 49 South, Range 27 Seat, Collier County, Florida. Meat 112 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 49 South, Range 27 Feet, Collier County, Florida. Meet 1/2 of S61 /4 of M,1 /4 at S61 /41 and Sol /4 of Mwl /4 of SE1 /4; sad Rest 1/2 of 561/4 of mR1/4 of SM1 /41 oil In Section 29, Township 49 South, Range 27 test, collier County, Floalde, Seat 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of smation 21, Tommakip 49 South, Range 27 goat, Collier County, Florida. Xerth 1/2 K 66114 of 391/4. Section 29. Township 49 South, Ran" 27 Moat, Collier County. Florlds. What 4/2 of the Southeast t /Rau and the West 1/4 of the West 1/2 of tM 606thesat 1/4 of Seot.las 29. Township 49 South, Range 27 Rest, Collier comstr, Flarl4n. Mae► l/J of IR1/4 of O 114 of 861141 aM MI /4 or MI/4 of S61 /4t Rod Tart 1/2 ed 8X1/4 or M14 of RM1 /41 all in Section 29, ToeaWlp 49 Seth, Son" If Stet. TM most 1/2 at the S61 44 of the 66144 or the MI/4 of Notion 19, Town y 4s goo". Map IT Raat. Collier County, Florida. TM Me" l 2 Or the Mast t/I of tM a4Ythw t 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, 149 Meat SS fast eM tee South ee fNt thereof. dedicated for rood 61arpoome. Ir1ng and being In ,action 13. Township 49 INth, saw* 27 meet, Collier County. Florida. TM 66et 1/2 of tM Soots Us of the south 1/2 of the South 1/2 of No North its ON the eartsmsat 10,4, lean the Mt 3s rest thereof do"em"d toed pnrperrb, lying MA Ming in Scott" )3, VISION" 49 860th, 0~ I7 West. CalI14W County, rlorlde. TM ft" 1/s e< 00et400 31. Township 49 South. Range I7 nut, Oalil6r DbaM 1. rlerids. Lana and except the follo+inot a) Lovely condemned or anmwow to Collier County or the of froampmfLN1oft for the State of Florida for road it -wq p=pb6ee. b) all Sainting righb to aM fro Reap N Nor I- 76_pa,ianty oestlaWnd y Department of �io" preomotll aar6d grantors. 1, mineral am no Mast 1/2 of dabtlea 32. Toaeehip 49 Routh, mango 27 Stet, 6e21Ux Opment�/. F1oji=. left and except the rolloingt a) t er tziau I rb r conveyed u mot lilOrl�dsa ffarorrooad 61ght -ar -tog purposes ems b) all me mmus rights b aft from State sh" N rer I -TS preelomslr oetdemmed by Department of 1Ttlaportatlan for the Stab of rloriN for road right -of-way po:pbaM. Details Current Ownersh Page 1 of 1 I If ownsmp I) !range Acres Map No. 11 Strap No. 31 49 27 4.24 4C31 114927 31001.0354031 Sub No. 100 "'� Millage Area "'; "' Millage .v Use Code 60 AGRICULTURAL if 287 11 13.5679 2002 Final Tax Roll Values Latest Sales History Lantl Value �— $ 16,960.00 Date Book -Page Amount I -) Improved Value �— $ 0.00 11 / 1990 1573 - (_) Market Value a is Gan on � 635 $ 11,500.00 l ( =) Assessed Value $ 276.00 ( -) Homestead and other Exempt Value $ 0.00 (_) Taxable Value $ 276.00 SOH = "Save Our Homes" exempt value due to cap on assessment increases. The Information is Updated Weekly. http: / /www.coIt ierappraiser .com /RecordDetail.asp ?FolioID= 0000000338240008 1/29/2003 IM NO 19 M P 12 001 ST3 000635 COMY RECOROEO OR BSI( PACE Propert y Appraisers Parcel I fi !cation f03612600002 Return toe Richard J. Aaron, Esq. �ns )Wulto 206, at the ooso 720 000dletts Road worth Naples, Florida 12940 Prepared bys Richard J. Aaron, Reg. suite 204, at 41a Coesons 720 Ooodlette Road worth Maples, Florida 11940 crantN a. a. me. Grantee a. a. n0. WANSAMAHM . no" this day of: lj � 1990, Between, Dom Jan of the County or , fee0m of mabs", gcsetere. sad pafllr<tll D. R+t!•9Rw. .7R. Md MM MW �, Unbend emd 4NlI , Mary oast office address is 40o ath itraet Mortb, Ryles, Florida 13840, of tae County or Collier, !te or Flmrids, grantee+. IfilRiglM, 7hot oaiA for was is consideration of the e� of M sad 00/100 330.001 Doi Wi, sad steer geed ant V"UMblo oolridsratlae to said 0rentor In hand paid by said gNl'Mltes, the remalet Mhes'e0f is beceby Acknowledged, bas granted, befgainee end solijl to the sold gre - . sae geesiteeIs belrs, �sq[eomketireo. ee®ossmors and 4eeslglne ferewr, ell of fertalm lsld atteats. lying srA being in Collier Cmmty, piaride, to•wlte •oft 1/2 of the eaethosat 114 of the Southeast 1/4 of the soaltbeest i/4 of Seetias 31, Tvesaenip 40 seeth, 0 ps 27 Est, Collier Comity. Florida. tebjeatr hominw, , to restrictions, reeervatieae and sesoeebLf of soon . without intending to re- impose any of the wise, end real setate tawae for the Current and 08008"laag Iowa. I"IS is VACAM LIMO AM Is MDT TAX HOMMSTOAD or ORMaTOR. one meld Woub a does hone" trlly warrant the tlue to said land, and will Mroad the aaae agairrt the Instal claims or all persona wbubms -or. •fie end 4eaL o are uses for elagsler or plural, as contact regair'es. NZMCe�nr.l:i 63.079- Mew'n1,'eY'Y' Bi41Oa Tn Rrc«�was au-c-...sMa,w isonaN P+ea4Rr raja �o1u t9- aERM�uRT� ev P . 1 , , � �Fb 131 8 asc wesE Mssfldid IA OMP, the said Grantor bu signed and sealed thaaa ysosmwts the day and year first above written. a!A?i of ALAaAM COum or ii Vim' .M /� , i/C- •�/ DMIi jqw a+rre 0 I y CMMPT Lost an toes day, before me, an rffioer duly autAastsed to the ate" a�anadaladceeaty aforesaid to tare RM w a* ,/a1emm11Mast /0� iw aad whooI��a the fn- Natal me imemmot a/a GONOWAta0*s0 OaEOp M that abs emacwted the saes. UMM IW and ettta al naafi to the Oeuaty and irate lost Keswt4 tsfs dry ostew. rotary Fablto !4 Oa�iaslee Ugdsse, I. ry1/ r r ?wNt�C Details Page 1 of 1 Current Ownership Folio No 00328560002 Provertv AddresslF1 150 LEON AVE No. II Strap No. 29 �� 49 � 27 L 260 4C29 �I 492729 001.0004029 Sub No. 100 1 Millage Area "`: Millage "i Use Code _ 60 AGRICULTURAL 287 13.5679 2002 Final Tax Roll Values Latest Sales History Land Value $ 650,000.00 Date Book - Page Amount ( *) Improved Value $ 0.00 OB / 1990 1554-2220 � 8 15,000.00 (_) Market Value $ 650,000.00 ( -) SOH Exempt Value $ 629,650.00 (_) Assessed Value ( -) Homestead and other Exempt Value $ 20,350.00 $ 0.00 (_) Taxable Value 11 $ 20,350.00 WH = "Save Uur Homes" exempt value due to cap on assessment increases. The Information is Updated Weekly . http: / /www.coll ierappraiser.com/Record Detail.asp ?FoliolD= 0000000328560002 1/29/2003 WARRANT4 DBED THIS INDENTURE, Nade this day of aawlat , 1990, Between, JAMS "WW" WIR'DODFF FRED SMITH MCOFF, husband and wife, of the County of �I State of Florida, grantor *, and PRAWCI8 D. H0388Y, JR. and MARY PAT RUSSEY, husband and wife, whose poet office address is 400 Sth Street North, Naples, Florida 33940, Of the County of Collier, State of Florida, grantee *, WITNESSETH, That said grantor, for and in consideration of the SM of TEN and 00 /100 ($10.00) DOLLARS, and other good and valuable consideration to said grantor in hand paid by said grantee, the receipt whereof is hereby ac)tnowled ed has 9 , granted, bargained and sold to the said grantee, and grantee's heirs, per60f1#ll representatives, successors and assigns forever, all of that certain land situate, lying and being in Collier County, Florida, to -wit: Ust half (E1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (NW1 /4) of the Southwest Quarter (SM1 /4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 29, Township 49 South, Range 27 East, Collier County, Florida. Subject, however, to restrictions, reservations and easements of record, without intending to re- impose any Of the same, and real estate taxes for the current and succeeding years. THIS IS VACANT LAND AND IS NOT THE HoMzsTEAD OF GRANTOR. S and said grantor does hereby fully warrant the title to said land, and.•Vi11. defend the same against the lawful clai?✓IIR of all persons whatsoever. *'Grantor• and *grantee" are used for singular or plural, as context requires. 4eceived $ — Documentary Stamp Tax Aecemed $ Class "C" IntangrMe ersonal property Tax ;OLUE COUNTY CLERK Of COURT Rf � Ai 001 M 002220 8[ 8 NII UU6 30 AM` 7 , ®k tit B PAGE (e rr ROOMED t Property App4aiser'a Identification Parcel f0032S560002 Return to: Richard J. Aaron, Suite 304, at The Esq. Consons 720 Goodlette Road North } Naples, Florida 33940 `,. IFPrepared by: Richard J. Aaron, Esq. r Suite 304, at The Commons 720 Goodlette Road North Naples, Florida 33940 - Grantee S. S. No. Grantee S. S. No. WARRANT4 DBED THIS INDENTURE, Nade this day of aawlat , 1990, Between, JAMS "WW" WIR'DODFF FRED SMITH MCOFF, husband and wife, of the County of �I State of Florida, grantor *, and PRAWCI8 D. H0388Y, JR. and MARY PAT RUSSEY, husband and wife, whose poet office address is 400 Sth Street North, Naples, Florida 33940, Of the County of Collier, State of Florida, grantee *, WITNESSETH, That said grantor, for and in consideration of the SM of TEN and 00 /100 ($10.00) DOLLARS, and other good and valuable consideration to said grantor in hand paid by said grantee, the receipt whereof is hereby ac)tnowled ed has 9 , granted, bargained and sold to the said grantee, and grantee's heirs, per60f1#ll representatives, successors and assigns forever, all of that certain land situate, lying and being in Collier County, Florida, to -wit: Ust half (E1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (NW1 /4) of the Southwest Quarter (SM1 /4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 29, Township 49 South, Range 27 East, Collier County, Florida. Subject, however, to restrictions, reservations and easements of record, without intending to re- impose any Of the same, and real estate taxes for the current and succeeding years. THIS IS VACANT LAND AND IS NOT THE HoMzsTEAD OF GRANTOR. S and said grantor does hereby fully warrant the title to said land, and.•Vi11. defend the same against the lawful clai?✓IIR of all persons whatsoever. *'Grantor• and *grantee" are used for singular or plural, as context requires. 4eceived $ — Documentary Stamp Tax Aecemed $ Class "C" IntangrMe ersonal property Tax ;OLUE COUNTY CLERK Of COURT Rf � W bRe these a I I,s to be sesi to be basssato thereinto duly astb wised, the Ayr J�lRAWMXX (ILIb00PP� S!RM OF PLOIt2DA coon" O$ s I C1 MrV that on this day, before me, an officer Holy 3aZid in the State and County aforesaid to take • Personally appeared. JA=9 FRARmw ND morn and NAMPF, husband and wife, to no known to be the In and who executed the foregoing instrument and bafor�b se that they executed the ease. SIP e of and isl seal is the�� and last „ .1990 �~Ib —.-W0 I rwr srw.Ie.yw G a : WAeI bj,(we,wr/grw *fit 11/i .r Of F�f rro.rrr w.rr rdb�b�I COIIW Q7 qpRoma lAwiSt Q[S "a .dDW p� 7� L r�i oettt2 �: KLLA psoPp�t yY •s Parcel Ieentlticat on 0033104000/1 tow Richard J. Aaron, Reg. Snits 304, at The Coma ms 720 Goodlette Road North Naples, Florida 33940 Prepared by: Richard J. Aaron, asq. Suite 304, at Ths Commons 720 Goodlette Road North Naples, Florida 33940 Grantee S. S. NO. Grantee S. S. No. NARRANTY DEED t� /], . LL� T8I8 MEMME, Made this^ day of a(IJr; 1990, Between, NUNC78 D. ED$8El, JR. and MARE FAT HMR! i��d and die. of t4W _Canpty of Collier, State of Florida. grantor*, and in= k of 931EO0/F and 3NZnW Off= 01I3E00FF, husband and rife, M ae .post office address is 455 Oakland Avenue, Indialantic, Flditds 32903, of the County of , State of Florida, 9129888819, That said grantor, for and in consideration of the a= of TBq and 00 /100 ($10.00) DOLLARS, and other good and valuable consideration to said grantor in hand paid by said the ssadpt Whereof is hereby acknowledged, has granted, and sold to the said grantee, and grantee's bears, l representatives, successors and assigns forever, all of ownetei» land situate, lying and being in Collier County, rierida, to -wits Must 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwesr 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 Of Section 29, Township 49 South, Range 27 Best, Collier County, Florida. Oaigift s of record , to without intending to any any of the ear, and real estate texas for the current and succeeding years. ii MIS rS VACANT LAND AND IS BUT 288 HOMESTEAD OF GRANTOR. AMM grantor does hereby fully warrant the title to said land, li defend the move against the lawful clalas of all persons erw and wgsanteew are used for singular or plural, 40 dM*A OCt rsgsis+aa. gaosivad S DpM7W#M Stamp Tax r S fpm - c -11"re ble ,^ rlerlal Proerty p TaR 1 :COMM Of COURX V,, ,: "n M %= MM MH*If ; Gnotor tae Caused theme prevent to be im 'its, and its Corporate SMi -to be hereunto ir its officers tbereauto deny anthorired, the day lsat above written. If *- RZ�Aj�- sraas of FLORM : COUNTY OF COUNTY : I HBRMr CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized in the State and County aforesaid to take . personally appeared, FRANCIS D. HUSSEY, JR. said low *w suassr husband and wife, to me known to be the parsons di%driliid in and who executed the f instrument and aLimdr/idged before se that they executed ay hoed and off cial 1 in and eti� aforesaid this _day of CI,! - , 199 . ■y Commission Srpires: nawA �/NIFAC COMM- 010 ° 00329120001 Pavel �Mmhfindon Na OiAto 304 720�(�dlette Pbad Naples, Florida 33940 4eceived $-- ar2-- -SZ _Documenta Received $ N St--e Tax NIA- Class "C'� Intang;;;!e Grrnex SS Na /T Personal Proper, Tax ° COf11ER COUNTY Gmltee LERK OF CDUR ° 54% No. 9Y Q�= ...�- J/ 0% i en r. id —'[Space above tlas Wr for rrxmd'rng daral t/1 ( .4b WL'1MUi\ 1 1 LEi D (STATUFORYFORMp SEMON 689.01, FS) U Indenture, made fhi. !ate day of 19 89, Between Us RING, an mn®arried widow V O ✓ JJ of the founty of . State of"lOrl QA-- , gnntof, and 161 School Road, Ashville, NC 28803 7►, �I that i`dd ymtoe, for a� in consideration of the of North Camlin3 ""�• 0 T4pp6t nd 00/100 ($10.00) oolhu% ° and tMlryr good and valu" mmHeralions to aid grantor in land paid by said grantee, the receipt whereof is hereby tV AAMWIedght It" granted, bargained and sold to the said grantee, and gnMee's heirs and assigns forever, the following N .. Nd14ad Iced. dtrafq Iy* and being in Collier County, Florida, to.wit. an dM nest 1/2 Of the Northwest 1/4 Of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of SWUM 29, Township 49 South, Range 27 Bast, OolIi r Octmty, Florida. SQDIWP to easements, restrictions and reservations of record and real estate tA7GBe for the current and succeeding years, V:W --- •.• ?'I 4AI 6 aj a Ia. :* V40 a' IM e•. .• . 6 &y., '. 4" hereby telly warrant the We to sad land and will defect the same against the lawful damns of all r sw„ "Gnelor • and "gnnkee" art coed for Wrgubs or phnvL as contest regwi 7.. ��ya� I.[af a grantor has he votto let grerNors hand acrd Rol the day and year that above writhe rtA adiverei in urn ptesanoe (Seal) `F� 0 ,R IIERTY LLR n... - (Seal) (Seal) P 11 �osm a = "a a Tv, RORIea (Seal) MOB C 111-11 Nand who executed I(' Ien and acknmkdged before me that ad Sg14 j 'mil' day Of JULY , 19 89. !rr„. _ I, Public �FfinalOD:•` ��u" " . . k•x.,i', ,+ �� ' k �v- i�' af �:: ��`' ~�+5 , iir� *w V 2 2 4 nfi�t PAGE `r itw ©R -BOOK property Appraiser's Parcel i Identification 100332040000 ltettoirn to: Richard J. Aaron, Esq. Suite 304, at The Coaoons 720 Goodlette Road North Naples, Florida 33940 Prepared by: Richard J. Aaron, Esq. Suite 304, at The Commons 720 Goodlette Road North Naples, Florida 33940 Grantee S. S. No. Grantee S. S. No. W Rtt>•�DESD THIS INDENTURE, Made this Astay of AlAgLL , 1990, Between, WrowC0)r'N!' SORT of the County of State of North Carolina, grantor *, and FRANCIS D. alt., and MANY PAT HUSSEY, husband and wife, whose post QfllcA address is 400 8th Street North, Naples, Florida 33940, of the County of Collier, State of Florida, grantee *, NITNESSETH, That said grantor, for and in consideration of the bus of TEN and 00/100 ($10.00) DOLLARS, and other good and Valuable consideration to said grantor in hand paid by said 911r"tee, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, has granted, i�atml4ted and sold to the said grantee, and grantee's heirs, Oiiilinal representatives, successors and assigns forever, all of 'Shat certain land situate, lying and being in Collier County, Florida, to -wits Nest 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 29, Township 49 South, Range l; .. 27 East, Collier County, Florida. Subject, however, to restrictions, reservations and I easd%ants of record, without intending to re- impose any of the same, and real estate taxes for the current and succeeding years. THIS IS VACANT LAND AND IS NOT THE HOMESTEAD OF GRANTOR. and -&aid grantor does hereby fully warrant the title to said land, 14m:Vil.l defend the same against the lawful claims of all persons whatboover. *00kantor" and "grantee• are used for singular or plural, as Context requires. imelded $ 92- M - - - -- documentary Stamp Tax tie�eived $ Class "C" Intangible ` r5bnat Property Tax r",f71�11 1 NTY C ERX OP C01 S >i . { 0F, Grantor has caused these presents to be '; and its corporate seal to be hereunto s `1 o r officers thereunto duly authorized, the day ret above written. 08 WORTH CAROLINA OF bu.rtCombe- Z "MODY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer duly OpOorixed in the State and County aforesaid to take s personally appeared, MARGARET WINECOFF STEWART, hO 1jw 1n o be the person described in and who executed the *OV*Oif/q instrument and acknowledged before me that she executed go*.. *TYIESS my hand and off ial seal in the County and State last aforOsa d this a2 414day of —, 1990. Notary Public a. IUcaN.1 M'4 W-"e Mcaa a Qp1 O UCA tLES CtEAKA yytES C GIlES. CIEPK W3�1f �spi; Details Folio No.11 00328640003 Current Ownersh Page 1 of 1 ( secuon ll lownshlp Range L res Map No. I Strap No. L_ 29 49 27 10 4C29 492729 001.0024029 Sub No. 100 -�».ia � Millage_Area � Millage Use Code 60 AGRICULTURAL 267 11 13.5679 2002 Final Tax Roll Values Latest Sales History Land Value $25,000.00 Date I Book - Page Amount 1211989 1492-1074 $ 30,000.00 ( +) Improved Value �— $ 0.00 (_) Market Value $ 25,000.00 ( -) SOH Exempt Value $ 24,350.00 (_) Assessed value 650.00 ( -) Homestead and other Exempt Value ( =) Taxable Value $ 650.00 oum = -Dave cur Homes exempt value due to cap on assessment increases. The Information is Updated Weekly. http: / /www.co l l ierappraiser.com /RecordDetaii. asp ?FolioID = 0000000328640003 1/29/2003 .. «..... [2TI9DOP at "I •RYA Ity Btrd A" dr Are 4 Dere.6er 1 !2 19119 4, 1 BY" IAMADR .d CATMINR RANADR, hu.b.•A ..d off. Ae«lnslt. nlhd ,611 n..orw, re FRANCIS D. MURT, JR. end MARY PAT MOSSRY, hw6.A4 *Ad atie ry .h.w r..a.11.,.1.0.... a 400 - 11th Street North, N.PIe.. florid. 17940 (V AmJwsll.r .J6.Idv .r•n.,e' .6k .,�r,rw..rr �•� v ..MVir aWitaaSetti: Tlw eh. D «.. (w .nd In rr4d mRm• •1 R6r ,ar .1 510.00 - - -.nd .d. m w1..61. n,,,4d.•rN... n.n'N wA....l H 6..6r .e....hdwd. 0-1, Rw•da, Ir..m.. ,.I6, slant. n u •u,«, «hew. rarvn .nJ «nj m, ,ml. 0. ne,r...91 IAsR .,KSin l.nd .N.r a Cot lie, bred 1. Th. Met, 112 of the fia Pth...t 1/4 of the South.., 114 of the M.rthu..t 1/4 of SaWon 2S, To.m.hy 49 Guth, R•nP 27 floor. Collier C.vetY, T11fd.. Pr.yrttY I.D. d nn� je 64 0 nn3 o P.r..1 2: The took 1/2 of the Suahe..t 114 of the So.tlnnt e 114 the Norauvot 1/4 of Section 29, T"Olp 69 Sloth, R.nR4 27 test. Collier County. Ti.rdd.. m Property I.D. I 003zr ('40003 M D 1Y9ldItC rul. rY Jr rs..,w. 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MY 0 0 ,o N O O O v t Details SwAak"M F CurrentOwnership Folio No. 00331320006 Property Address NO SITE ADDRESS Page 1 of 1 Legal 29 49 27 SE114 OF SE1 /4 OF NE114 Section Township Range Acres Map No. Strap No. 29 49 27 10 4029 492729062.0004029 Sub No. 100 "' Millage Area ., Millage� -n; Use Code 60 AGRICULTURAL IL 287 13.5679 2002 Final Tax Roll Values Latest Sales History Land Value $ 251000.00 Date Book - Page Amount ( +) Improved Value $ 0.00 09 / 1990 1561 -1087 ( =) Market Value I— $ 25,000.00 0911988 1382-763 —� $ 20,000.00 EST Exempt Value r $ 24,350.00 (_) Assessed Value ( -) Homestead and other Exempt Value �$ 650.00 �— $ 0.00 (_) Taxable Value $ 650.00 SOH = "Save Our Homes" exempt value due to cap on assessment increases. The Information is Updated Weekly, http:// www. co llierappraiser.com/RecordDetail .asp ?FolioID = 0000000331320006 1/29/2003 ROM Pavidson Ens ineer ins Am tT--Z- w L � 8 of `' xn m m e .arrwm Mt10e abin o (THU) APR to 2003 13'. 9 S /ST. 13 36 /NO 6326a1 9296 P r E.,ebe io is +o { , . A. I1 w f0. a PRARCIE 0. NYSEFI. dR., TRUSTEE Awrre, b PUNCIS I. MYSSE►, at., AN0 MARS PAT MUSSES. M05IARP A4 YIfE al6+rn,biR oollowr 400 0th Street North, Naples, EL 37910 b hand wnl + lwea ft ilmalrneb.ry,.a,.rwA 10.01 $ o 1..r o r..w e.y OWbd d . nJ AA�rarb/..r� all 16 wk bbrA.AA, oI w ..r Aw a.w Ar r.Jr a,a=-' an w�.1,.�� 0 I bd,C1,w{ Collier 11h,44 Set j SEE LIM DESCRIPTION ATTACMED MERETO AS EXMJ@11 A. 4,a1 1 - Ct en.,.er ►.1M Alcgrae Scum -C ,w.tiw .. tAj;s home: awro (•• calms MnumorcOUm C2 n .!( 'r _ e m Subject to tasaents, restrsctlons sod reservations of record `a and real estate taxes for the Carnet And succeeding years. TWO Property 00scrlbed to Exhlbit W Is not the hanestead of the grantor. mm aw is p d, .,w ft"" ad rl er d,er6 w W 64 rwwe.b, lAw► w � {wrY m � dwWwh4.w4Mra+1.0nLnagrl"a6s. Mond noejmr NW.bd...t/MW rfr,Ja rlfi, {d Ar rl A+.bm .i.r NW, TL WE A Pr , Am and r/ MN Iwr FwVan, wl, fb AV ad r, dlaele ndA rr ,1 _ ,M ar,asn d, 1 ✓t/!. �T� iRYSTEE �� . mti at MWW4 °Du"" as COLL i IN 110.V CMVr rY &46 bh' FN9S GG. MUSSET y pe „1r `� y�l+,bi"„wa . r bw . he 00 am" Awww Is so W coca de la,nbl he AwM,b.a Law r, V he ,,w ab nee nnnew or bw d iuee r.l b a, cwwr ad to ar (V--; .. p ,a a.>1 woo. Notary Public "'9".-• -- i - My Cowlaala „�c��tr. nc•.,• �..vrn .. STATE or n NuA E kp IU Awommrpgav, Coalf f Wy,Suite 720 YO s ;it. ^.•..''. Adieu Noce 0411140lee. EL 23040 001581 001008 ' OR 000K PAGE Ow aortbesst quarter (an /4) of w southeast qu9rtee /931/41 of the mrtheeet quarter 12411/4) of aaotfon 29, TO 'IF 49 south, range 27 Met, Oehler County, norlss. Must 1/2 of MIL /4 of ill /4 of at/4' auction 29, re m ship 49 satth, srq. " seat. Collier County. TIWLdm. w8a 1/2 of the mos"Wa.t 1/4 of w mort10 oat 1/4 of w sattLrpt 1/4 of 9aotlas IS, 7WMh1p 49 soots, Sol" It Best. Collier county, rlorl". Ilwt 1/2 of M14 of Mn/4 of 1m1/41 ass msl /4 of 9n /4 of aR1 /41 sad test 1/2 of Rl /4 of e314 09 MAI all is saetion 29, Tbeemblp 401 moat%, Romps 27 last. Collier County, nerids. East 1/2 of the 24s►bYmmt 104 of w SoUtbosat 1/4 of the southMat 1/4 of ssetion b, 7bewwhip 49 gram, Miss 27 Wt, Collier Canty, rlerids. MerN 1/2 of M/4 of SMl /e, section ]f, T99rehip 4$ sebtb, Nnp 17 rest, Collier county, neriae. tmst 1/t of w fMthwmt 1/47 ant the Nat 1/4 of w tut 1/2 of the eeathaart 114 of sootioh f4, Terehip 49 south, step 27 last, Collier comety, rharids. =7x lit of vn /► of w 11a or sal /4f MM 0011/4 of wt1N of sll/41 o. east 1/01 of MIL/4 of MW4 of OW41 ell L 910tiOn 29. SMWA*Lp 49 Moto. Wqs 27 "*t- aw last 1/2 of tM aA /4 at the eel /4 of tM 9111/4 Of ssOtlee 19, TOtnYlp 49 5001f#, Renpia 017 Net, Collier 00110ty, nmrida. the last 1/2 at do Must 1/2 at the s01MMMat 1/4 of the Oa U"Ot 1/4, 1s" tho Must so tset amrl w Sven so feet thereof, dediosNd Lar row pR'paeM, lyl14lqq ae being in motion 12, T9M1140n1p 49 math, tags 27 sm,t, pollor Oamety, nerld.. "m post 1/2 of the Beath 1/2 of w k 1/2 Of the Rootb 1/2 CC the lortb 1/2 of tb9 SnMtbuaot 114, Ls the last SR float tb~ dsdioa " to: lard pnr9esloO, lyi11q mA bolnB in Section 12, ToluaMllp 49 loam, Nate 27 mat, Collier County, nerldm. Tie swt •/a of Seotiem, 22, T9mwbip 49 seOth, tens 37 N01t, Collier Ceemty, tlorids, lee" long Ora1St the folumiawl R) 9rowty pros y oosdOaood or cos Of to Collier comity or ere M . , - Mlrt of "auMpetetim for w Sts" ad 9lolyda for reed right-of-way pm�ow, h) all !1q rlpb to and from, State Roe N or I-79 9re01auly�wRdemSrd by wartlost CC Tramaperutlsa far the stets �tlla� s the oaern an ri Oil, mL enrol ON subsurface rLsht4 premanur "0 allot 1/2 of Noting, 12, Tbw mmp 49 Ranh, an" 37 Net O"Ller 4�M rd nty, tloim, loss lobs 40f0apt w folloOL"l as 9SOprrty pm aemdsmo or aonwy90 be Ce11Ser CmRty al tune psparyant eli�1 mpartstim for tW RMO Of naridm for tvY right -Of-V7 pt7eeee 4Md b) all .caws tlgms to red teem, Rtste Sheaf a4 er 1-79 parloviealoly OWdesers by Rmpar'wm! of Zrsapertet fan for the atab of ylerlde far toes right-of-may purpos". fPe 0 Vim' Details Page 1 of 1 C Current Ownership Folio No. 00330480002 I Property Addressjr NO SITE ADDRESS Legai 294927 E1/2 OF SW1 14 OF SW1 /4 OF NE1 14 Acres 1 29 1 49 27 1492729 041.0004029 Sub No. 100 l� " Millage Area F— Millage Use Code 1 60 AGRICULTURAL 287 13.5679 2002 Final Tax Roll Values Latest Sales History Land Value $ 12,500.00 I Date Book - Page Amount ( +) Improved Value $ 0.00 1 1 10 / 1990 1566 - 171 $ 15,000.00 (_) Market Value 11 $ 12,500.00-1 06 / 1961 -86 - 11 $ 700.00 ( -) SOH Exempt Value $ 12,175.00 N Assessed Value $ 325.00 ( -) Homestead and other Exempt Value r ( =) Taxable Value $ 325.00 oun = oave uur Homes exempt value one to cap on assessment increases. The Information is Updated Weekly . http: / /www.coll ierappraiser.com/RecordDetail .asp ?FolioID = 0000000330480002 1/29/2003 Jn1 Dam i 6 on Ens lne e ins 01.124000 =WIT M rn 091566 PLU& COUNTY NEMWD OR BOOK Return tot p_ r Pt.'.1 IM OCC IN I ._- Wo._. -- t l� sea Prepared by$ Grantee a. S. Grantee a. B 000171 PACE yp �a Parcel IA4�t [ipt en /00770460002 Richard J. Aaron, Bag. Richard J. Aaron, F. A. suite 104, at The Commons 730 GOedletb lard North Naples, Floride 73940 CO Riehard J. Aaron, Sao. Nichard J. Aaron, P. A. Suite 704, at The Commons 710 Goodlette Road North Naples, Florida 33940 00. NO. 9Y DIED This INDSOM, Made this day of October, 1990, Between, RICHARD MALRDt, a single Man, 0 the County of Nrarsrd and state of Tlarlds, grantor*, and FRANCrs D.UMM, JR. and MARY PAT RBBSmi, husband and wire, abase Poet office address Is 400 9th Street Hortb, Naples, Florida ]]940, of the County of Collier, Stab of Florida, graabse, MI7MSSS1rlR, That paid ( ♦10.001 DO 1793, a d ototbiarrgg000d and the abl at Fla aa0 00 /100 11 td said valuable consideration b said graatos In band ie by grantor, the receipt whereat Is hsreby Wknowlsdgsd, has granted, bargained and sold to the paid grantee, "signs rantmpaer all s, personal representatives, woucepaors of that certain land situate, lying and being in 0011jor county, Florida, to -wit% Teeth et 1 /��t the 1/4 Of560tion/" tTownshhSouthwest 44 outh /4 of Renge 37 most. Subject, hawevar, to rsstrictlosa, rresrvatians and easements at record, without intending to re- ispome any of the same, and real wtsb tares for the cureaet and ssoceeding ywn. The grantor ropremssts, warrants, a" swan, under esth that the Iwo daearibed herein does nut new oaestitute, now bas the same nour oonstitutedrtt the er =sst&" Of the grantor or any pert Pent i JM DeVi E Ln9 reel l9 IInVI AYn IV cV VJ iJ -JO /J . a- 5o /i�. O.GOOi �c ba r a A0�566 000177 OR BM PAGE and said grantor do" hereby fully warrant the title to said low, and will defend the same, against the lawful claims of oil persons Whatsoever. **Grantor' and •grantee■ are used for singular or plural, sa context rpuires. In vlTnW MEMP, Grantor Ian herounder set grantor's hand snd seal the day and year first above Written. WATX Or FLASI h s COUM or COLUM t / v 1� I ley cwflYY that an this day, before N, an officer dulY authorized is tha State and County afareesid to tat* ac&=Wledgaants, personally appeared RXCIIAM WALIM. a single Plan, to me,kaswa to be the parson described in and who executed the foregoing imstrmuM and he acknowledged before W* tbat he exeoat*d JILIPM r. or w �it�p and off total seal in the County and State last �t=pwgA kjtsday of October, 1s Rotary public .;.. �\ ,:� . lEspirean ANN 11 �� iJYOPO UfM' EXHIBIT'VG,5' Iogo LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I hereby authorize Richard. D. Yovanovich of Goodlette, Coleman & Johnson, P.A., and D. Wayne Arnold, AICP of Q. Grady Minor & Associates and John G. Vega to serve as my Agents in a request to amend the Collier County Growth Management Plan affecting property identified in this Application. Signed _ Print Name: I hereby certify that I application is true, co State of Florida County of Collier f Date 1S Gsyc" the authority to make the foregoing application, and that the and complete to the best of my knowledge. Signature of Applicant Print Name Francis D /Hi Sworn to and subscribed before me this t ) day of 2005, by c r- Karen C Stevenson �. �.. • My commission DD064590 a Expires0c10ber14,2005 Notary Public \ My Commission Expires: CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING And who is personally known to me who has produced did take an Oath did not take an Oath as identification Mar 16 05 02:26p John G Vega PR LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN [239]659 -3427 p.3 hereby authorize Richard D. Yovanovich of Goodlette, Coleman & Johnson, P.A., and D. Wayne Arnold, AICP of Q. Grady Minor & Associates and John G, Vega to serve as my Agents in a request to amend the Collier County Growth Management Plan affecting property identified in this Application. Signed Print Name: Mary-F. Hussey Date l O y I hereby certify that I have the authority to make the foregoing application, and that the application is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. Signature of Applicant Print Name Mary P Hussey State of Florida County of Collier Sworn to and subscribed before me this 151pr day of FA YZCIE , 2005, by CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING hw is personally known to me who has produced And did take an Oath knot take an Oath r.:i as identification MEE, .�.��._.n .� ES :iATE ` I -DS MEETING NOTES COLLIER COUNTY * * ** DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT * * ** TIME _//, 3,9 r.... NOTES BY `-','rt < {�3 TOPIC OF MEETING �✓�� ' ✓f1 wIN 2' 7� - �7 -Fp, etr�"��li+� ATTENDANCE(print name clearly) Z✓�he �,ol� KEY POINTS /UNDERSTANDINGS /CONCLUSIONS - �!( �ef is nej(tj I`F,-v4- 5c pl,n. - !<n,Qf. loco A-cr. NI`c°(e �u.6ee lfr %ef -Fe P.r,- ' ✓%Df R�ihuD Jker ��e of f"D �% /�y�e rONC. I.✓i�n< lwf �<� a", fy6...f Sy..0 �'c. - �f ;cntJv cancwnr . A-ky�3(a 1,,, ✓l mutes ? 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