HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPPROVED, Veg removal permit NOTICE OF
VEGETATION REMOVAL
EXEMPTION PERMIT
ERD Permit #: 20211206 Fee: $0.00
Building Permit #: 2111-0579
Date Issued: 12/6/2021
Property Owner: Kam Power Land, LLC (Treasure Coast Honda & Kawasaki)
Date Expires: Upon completion of work, or 12/6/2022, whichever occurs first.
Contractor: Stuart Fence Co.
Parcel ID#: 2434-501-0044-000-7
Project Location: 3725 St. Francis Road, FP
Property Size: 0.19 acres
Project Description: Applicant requests an exemption for the removal of non-native vegetation for the
installation of 45’ of 6’ high galvanized commercial chain-link fence topped with one foot of 3-strand barbed wire
associated with Building Permit #2111-0579. Per Land Development Code 6.00.04 this activity qualifies for an
exemption.
**** ANY NATIVE VEGETATION DESTROYED OR DAMAGED OUTSIDE THE LIMITS OF THIS PERMIT DUE TO VEGETATION REMOVAL ACTIVITIES
SHALL BE MITIGATED AT A RATIO OF 4:1 (4 INCHES OF REPLANTING FOR EACH INCH DESTROYED OR DAMAGED). ****
Field Notes:
1. HABITAT:
a. Uplands: Residential
b. Wetlands: None noted by staff; however, contact the appropriate state agency for confirmation of the
presence or absence of jurisdictional wetlands. This exemption does not constitute a state or federal
jurisdictional determination and all jurisdictional wetland delineations must be obtained from appropriate
state and/or federal agencies. For agricultural or commercial properties please contact SFWMD at 561-
682-6736.
2. WILDLIFE: None observed.
3. SIGNIFICANT ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR HISTORIC FINDINGS: None Identified.
Permit #20211206 provides authorization for the removal of non-native vegetation. No native vegetation
is permitted to be removed at this time.
Conditions of Issuance:
The following minimum standards for vegetation protection shall be applied to areas of vegetation designated to
be preserved (Land Development Code Section 6.00.05.C):
• A barrier shall be placed and maintained around the tree’s perimeter to form a continuous boundary as
specified below.
Vegetation protection barricades shall be placed at a minimum distance of either ten (10) feet from the
edge of groups of protected vegetation or from the radius of the dripline from all protected trees,
whichever is greater; in the event that a full 10-foot buffer cannot be provided, the applicant shall provide
the maximum buffer feasible;
Protective barriers or protective designations shall remain in place until completion of site construction
and clearing activities;
In the event that any protective barriers are removed or altered and clearing activities are conducted
within an area identified for preservation, SLC ERD is authorized to direct that all land clearing and site
alteration work at the site be stopped until the barriers are restored and any necessary corrective actions
taken to repair or replant any vegetation removed or damaged as a result of these encroachments;
• The preserve areas and tree preservation areas shall be maintained in their natural state, so as not to alter
the water and oxygen content of the soil and impair its function;
• All native mangrove species are state-protected plant species through the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP) and may not be trimmed, removed, destroyed, or damaged without prior
authorization from DEP. Please visit DEP Submerged Lands and Environmental Resources Coordination
Program-Mangroves:https://floridadep.gov/water/submerged-lands-environmental-resources-
coordination/content/mangroves;
• The preserve areas and tree preservation areas shall be maintained in their natural state, so as not to alter
the water and oxygen content of the soil and impair its function;
• No grade changes or excavation of any sort may be made within the barricaded areas;
• No fill material, construction material, concrete, paint, chemicals, or other foreign materials shall be stored,
deposited or disposed of within a vegetation preservation area;
• No signs, permits, wires, or other attachments shall be affixed or attached to protected vegetation;
• No equipment, including passenger vehicles, shall be driven, parked, stored, or repaired within designated
vegetation preservation areas.
Post Clearing Requirements:
1) Landscaping shall consist of a 24-in. tall native hedge and one (1) native tree every 30 linear ft. placed
on the outside (street side) of the fence along St. Francis Road per Land Development Code 7.09.04.A.
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/AGENT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING ALL APPLICABLE STATE/FEDERAL PERMITS.
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Aimee Cooper
Regulations Manager