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NOTICE OF
AFTER-THE-FACT
VEGETATION REMOVAL
PERMIT
NO FURTHER VEGETATION REMOVAL IS PERMITTED AT THIS TIME
Permit#: 20210339 Fee: $170.00
Building Permit#: 2103-0211
Date Issued: 6/14/2021
Property Owner: Reed, Darren
Contractor: TBD*(see disclosure statement on page 4 of application form)
Parcel ID#: 1407-313-0020-000-9
Project Location: 5460 Slash Pine Trail, Fort Pierce, FL
Property Size: 1.04 acres
Project Description: Applicant requests permit for removal of vegetation associated with the metal
building (Building Permit #2103-0211). During a site visit on 3/8/2021 staff observed that the proposed
construction was already underway. Staff did observe evidence that native vegetation had been
removed. Therefore, an after-the-fact permit exemption is hereby granted.
Field Notes:
1. HABITAT:
a. Uplands: Residential
b. Wetlands: None observed by staff. Please note this does not constitute a state or federal
jurisdictional determination and all formal wetland delineations must be obtained from
appropriate state and/or federal agencies.
2. WILDLIFE: None observed.
3. SIGNIFICANT ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR HISTORIC FINDINGS: None Identified.
Mitigation: In accordance with the June 1, 2021, letter of appeal response and staff subsequent
confirmation of additional 42” DBH onsite credit, 199” DBH native trees or shrubs is required in
association with the violation of Vegetation Removal Permit # 20181019. This shall be provided
within one (1) year following the minimum requirements provided in the schedule below or as
approved by ERD Director. Species and sizes of donated mat erials shall be coordinated with
the ERD Department prior to each delivery. The applicant shall be responsible for delivery and
off loading of all required materials.
• October 14, 2021 – a minimum of 47.75” DBH shall be provided.
• February 14, 2021 – a minimum of additional 47.75” DBH shall be provided.
• June 14, 2021 – a minimum of additional 47.75” DBH shall be provided.
• October 14, - a minimum of additional 47.75” DBH shall be provided.
Post Clearing Requirements:
1. Landscaping: The landscape requirements of one native tree per 2,500 square feet of property,
up to a maximum of 17 trees, must be met. As this property is 1.04 acres (acres X 43,560 =
square feet of this property) 45,302 square feet, (square feet/2,500 = trees), 17 tree(s)
(measuring 2.5” diameter at breast height (DBH) & 12’ HT), or a total of 42.5” DBH of trees are
required. Please note that landscaping requirements are separate from, and in addition to,
tree mitigation requirements.
2. No further vegetation is authorized under this permit. A new application shall be required
for any additional clearing requests.
3. All remaining native trees onsite shall be protected in perpetuity with this and previous
issued permits.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ANY NATIVE VEGETATION DESTROYED OR DAMAGED OUTSIDE OF THE LIMITS OF CLEARING DUE TO
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES OR FILL PLACEMENT SHALL BE MITIGATED AT A RATIO OF 4:1 (4 INCHES OF REPLANTING FOR EACH INCH
DESTROYED OR DAMAGED).
PLEASE NOTE:
• THIS IS NOT AN AUTHORIZATION TO PLACE FILL ON OR RE-GRADE PROPERTY.
• CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL SURVEYOR TO DETERMINE IF YOUR PROPERTY IS AFFECTED BY OR LIES WITHIN A FLOODPLAIN.
• THE APPLICANT SHALL KEEP THIS EXEMPTION POSTED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING LAND CLEARING.
• THE PROPERTY OWNER AND/OR AGENT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING ALL APPLICABLE STATE/FEDERAL PERMITS.
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Lynn Swartzel
Environmental Regulations Specialist