HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOTICE OF VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMITNOTICE OF
VEGETATION REMOVAL
PERMIT
THE APPLICANT SHALL KEEP THIS EXEMPTION POSTED OIV-SITE AT ALL TIME$ DURING
LAND CLEARING:
Permit#: 20190527 SCANNED Fee: $200.00
BY
Date Issued: 5/20/2019 St. Lucie County
Property Owner: Franceschi Marble & Granite
Date Expires: Upon completion of work, or 5/20/2020, whichever occurs first.
Contractor: Richard K Davis Construction Corp.
Parcel ID#: 1335-802-0048-00072 & 1335-802-0048-000-9
Project Location: 7361'Comme`rcial Circle: Ft Pierce, FL 34957
Property Size:- 1.58 acres----
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Proiect Description:, Applicant requests,a,vegetation removal permit to'construct a new�driveway,
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building, and a'ssociated,parkingl with-theJ.SPMn-1 ',20185399 for Francesbl i[,Marble & Granite
(BP#1905-0220)t.,The proposed project -will impact two (2) existing landscape items: one (1) live
oak measuring ten (10) in; DBH•and one (1) oleander shrub that were planted tlurin`g Phase 1. One
(1) volunteer saba_I palm' measuring tenl('1'0) ft.,will alsojbe impacted. Although -the impacted live
oak and oleander bushido notl�meet the_'nitigation threshold, theyiwere were part of a previously
approved landscape plan (dated-6/14/1993),-and-therefore,-one-(1)-live oak -,meeting -the minimum
landscape requirements, and native -cocoplum hedge v ill replace -this impacted landscape.
Mitigation for the impacted volunteer sabal palm will be met via onsite preservation. Also being
removed are Category I invasive plants, including carrotwood and Brazilian pepper.
Field Notes:
1. HABITAT:
a. Uplands: Commercial
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
Permit #20190527 authorizes the following: According to St. Lucie County Land Development
Regulations (Chapter 6.00.04) this project qualifies for a Vegetation Removal Permit. The
following vegetation has been identified for removal:
1. One (1) live oak measuring ten (10) in. DBH;
2. One (1) oleander shrub;
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3. One (1) volunteer sable palm measuring ten (10) ft.;
4. Category I invasice plants, carrotwood and Brazilian pepper.
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 barriershall 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;.
• 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 ch'anges`or°ezcavationlof anyi"sort"may be made within the barricaded areas;
• No signs, permits,4 wires I or otlie_d attachments shall be affixed or- attached, to l protected
vegetation; and � - _•��- �''�
• No equipment; including passengervehicles shah.%be_driven, parked, or stored orrepairedwithin
designated
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PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ANY NATIVE VEGETATION DESTROYED OR DAMAGED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES OR FILL PLACEMENT SHALL BE MITIGATED AT A RATIO OF 4:1 (4INCHES OF REPLANT ING•FOR
EACH INCH DESTROYED OR DAMAGED). i-Iti`. 'x I-'• = -r `
Post Clearing Requirements: _
1. Mitigation: Mitigation for the live oak (previous landscape requirement) will be met with a
replanted oak tree. Mitigation for the impacted volunteer Saba[ palm will be met via onsite
preservation.
2. Landscaping: A landscape plan prepared by, Paul Welch Inc., was provided and found to be
consistent with the intent with Land Development 7.09.03 and 7.09.04. Prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy, landscaping shall be installed.
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 AND/OR FEDERAL PERMITS.
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