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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Packet 09.24.2015 Generated 9/23/2015 5:04 PM PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA ST. LUCIE COUNTY P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, September 24, 2015 6:00 PM St. Lucie County Commission Chambers 2300 Virginia Avenue 3rd Floor of Roger Poitras Building Fort Pierce, FL 34982 BOARD MEMBERS Chair CATHY TOWNSEND Board Member BOBBY HOPKINS Board Member EDWARD LOUNDS Board Member KARA WOOD Board Member WILLIAM SMITH Vice Chair WILLIAM O'DELL Board Member CRAIG MUNDT Board Member JAMES CLASBY Board Member STEPHANIE MORGAN Ex-Officio Board Member MARTY SANDERS P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, September 24, 2015 6:00 PM 2 | P a g e WELCOME  Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers prior to entering the Commission Chambers.  Please note that the Planning and Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency serves in an advisory capacity to the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners and has the power to review and make recommendations to the Board, for approval or disapproval, on any applications within their area of responsibility.  The Planning and Zoning Commission strongly encourages your input and comment at the public hearing. Please limit comments to three minutes if possible and be respectful of others’ opinions.  For public convenience, all meetings are televised and are provided with wireless internet access. P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, September 24, 2015 6:00 PM 3 | P a g e I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Announcement(s) 4. Disclosure(s) II. MINUTES St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of Thursday, July 16, 2015 III. PUBLIC COMMENT IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to Revise Policies Related to the Port Master Plan, Water Supply Facilities Work Program, Wetlands and Fracking - Legislative Staff recommends that the proposed Ordinance be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval. V. WORKSHOPS There are no items scheduled. VI. OTHER BUSINESS There are no items scheduled. VII. ADJOURN P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, September 24, 2015 6:00 PM 4 | P a g e NOTICE: All proceedings before the Planning and Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency of St. Lucie County, Florida, are electronically recorded. If a person decides to appeal any recommendation made by the Planning and Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings. For such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, by hiring their own court reporter at their own expense, to create a record that includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Upon the request of any party to the proceedings, individuals testifying during a hearing will be sworn in. Any party to the proceeding will be granted an opportunity to cross-examine any individual testifying during a hearing upon request. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Risk Manager at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting at (772) 462-1546 or T.D.D. (772) 462-1428. Any questions about this agenda may be referred to St. Lucie County Planning Division at (772) 462-2822. Generated 8/5/2015 2:37 PM ST. LUCIE COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA P & Z Regular Meeting July 16, 2015 Convened: 6:00 PM Adjourned: 8:42 PM I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chair Cathy Townsend 1. Pledge of Allegiance Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Cathy Townsend Chair Present William O'Dell Vice Chair Present Bobby Hopkins Board Member Present Craig Mundt Board Member Late Edward Lounds Board Member Present James Clasby Board Member Present Kara Wood Board Member Present Stephanie Morgan Board Member Absent William Smith Board Member Present Marty Sanders Ex-Officio Board Member Present 3. Announcement(s) None 4. Disclosure(s) Chair Townsend, Kara Wood and Marty Sanders talked to Lee Dobbins regarding agenda item #1-Mark 2 Properties. Mr. Mundt stated he talked to Lee Dobbins regarding agenda item #2 Ruffin Properties. Packet Pg. 5 Mi n u t e s A c c e p t a n c e : M i n u t e s o f J u l 1 6 , 2 0 1 5 6 : 0 0 P M ( M I N U T E S ) P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2015 6:00 PM 2 | P a g e II. MINUTES St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of Thursday, June 18, 2015 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Edward Lounds, Board Member AYES: Townsend, O'Dell, Hopkins, Mundt, Lounds, Clasby, Wood, Smith III. PUBLIC COMMENT None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution - 2015-XXX An Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas from AR-1 (Agricultural, Residential – 1) to PNRD (Planned Non-Residential District), Preliminary/Final PNRD Site Plan, and a Conditional Use Permit for a Specialty Hospital (Drug Addiction and Alcoholism Rehabilitation) on 12.7 acres located approximately ½ mile north of Midway Road on the east side of South 25th Street. Jeff Johnson, Senior Planner stated Mark 2 Properties, Inc., is requesting an amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas from AR-1 (Agricultural, Residential - 1) to PNRD (Planned Non-Residential Development), Preliminary/Final PNRD Site Plan and a Conditional Use Permit for a Specialty Hospital (Drug Addiction and Alcoholism Rehabilitation) on 12.7 acres of land located approximately ½ mile north of Midway Road on the east side of South 25th Street This specialized rehabilitation facility will serve the adult populations locally and throughout the country that are affected with substance abuse problems. On-site medical treatment and counseling will be provided that focuses on evidence-based and holistic care to foster long term recovery. The proposed facility is comprised of the following uses (see attached site plan and architectural building elevations): Medical Treatment Offices (33,193 s.f.) 80 beds (with a maximum stay of 60 days) Dining and Gymnasium (8,665 s.f. ) Executive Suite (5,453 s.f.) A landscape plan consistent with Land Development Code 7.09.04 has been reviewed and approved by the Environmental Resources Department. The minimum required ten (10) foot wide landscape buffer as required by Land Development Code 7.09.04.B. that is adjacent to the north (side) property line has been reduced to five (5) feet in width. To mitigate this loss in buffer width the applicant has supplemented small trees species (wax myrtles) in this affected area that exceed minimum planting requirements. Packet Pg. 6 Mi n u t e s A c c e p t a n c e : M i n u t e s o f J u l 1 6 , 2 0 1 5 6 : 0 0 P M ( M I N U T E S ) P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2015 6:00 PM 3 | P a g e The applicant has provided a signed consent form from the adjacent property owner to the north allowing for a waiver from the wall requirement of Land Development Code 7.09.04.E. The existing pond will be planted with appropriate littoral and upland buffer plantings. In addition the applicant has propped a native wildflower planting area along the southern property boundary. On June 25, 2015, the applicant held a neighborhood meeting with property owners within 500 feet of the subject property, including all real property owners in the Winding Creek and Oak Alley subdivisions. Approximately 50 residents in the area attended the meeting with concerns mainly pertaining to land use compatibility, safety/security and traffic. Staff request to forward a recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners for an Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas from AR-1 (Agricultural, Residential -1) to PNRD, Preliminary/Final PNRD Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a Specialty Hospital (Drug Addiction and Alcohol Rehabilitation). The Board discussed how far the facility would be from the St. Lucie River, turn lanes or U-turns, recruitment, reasons for the location. Also evacuation procedures, number of employees. Mr. Nystrom, the applicant, spoke in-depth about the program, staff, location, no court ordered patients, volunteer basis and being on a Christian track. Discussion continued regarding rights of property owners versus safety concerns. Public hearing open Several people spoke for the project stating helping employment, property values, neighboring church and medical office are for it. Several people spoke against it stating criminals, HIV, Hepatitis C, problems with building, the areas should stay AR-1 and drainage problems. Public hearing closed After Board discussion, the first motion to approve failed with a 3 to 5 vote; a second motion to deny was approved with a 5 to 3 vote. The results is as follows: YES to Deny NO to Deny Chair Cathy Townsend Ms. Wood Vice Chair William O'Dell Mr. Smith Mr. Clasby Mr. Hopkins Mr. Lounds Mr. Mundt RESULT: DEFEATED [3 TO 5] MOVER: Kara Wood, Board Member AYES: Bobby Hopkins, Kara Wood, William Smith NAYS: Townsend, O'Dell, Mundt, Lounds, Clasby 2. Ordinance - Proposed Future Land Use Map Amendment to Commercial, Ruffin Properties, LLC Britton Wilson, Comprehensive Planner presented two concurrent items petitioned by Ruffin Properties, LLC. The first proposal is an amendment to the Future Land Use Map and second is a concurrent rezoning where both items are in support of the future development of a commercial resort on a 12 acre site located on North Hutchinson Packet Pg. 7 Mi n u t e s A c c e p t a n c e : M i n u t e s o f J u l 1 6 , 2 0 1 5 6 : 0 0 P M ( M I N U T E S ) P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2015 6:00 PM 4 | P a g e Island. These two site specific items were presented to this Board back in November of last year, where both items were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval. On April 7th, the Board of County Commissioners granted unanimous approval for both the text amendments that set up the regulatory framework for developing a Commercial Resort as well as the site specific land use and zoning amendments that granted the entitlement to construct a resort on North Hutchinson Island. Following adoption, an error was discovered in the legal description provided by the applicant, and this incorrect legal description was attached to both the Ordinance and the Resolution of the Land Use and Zoning amendments. We return these two items to the Planning & Zoning Board in the form of two separate public hearings, ONLY to correct this scrivener’s error contained in the legal description. The county-wide text amendments were not affected by this error and were granted final adopted by the Board in April and so they are not being reheard only the land use and zoning amendments are. Staff has no new information to present to you, the data provided in tonight’s agenda package was duplicated from the previous public hearing agendas, and all that has been updated is the legal description and property boundary survey. Both public hearings were advertised in the St. Lucie News Tribune on July 2nd. The sign was placed on the property and this is the mail notice sent to residents within 500 feet. The previous rounds of public hearings generated a significant amount of quality public participation and all comments are included in the agenda packet. No new comments have been submitted from the public at this time. Staff is requesting that the official public hearing records include the data and analysis contained in the staff reports. Public hearing open No one spoke Public hearing closed RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William O'Dell, Vice Chair SECONDER: James Clasby, Board Member AYES: Townsend, O'Dell, Hopkins, Mundt, Lounds, Clasby, Wood, Smith 3. Resolution - Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas to Commercial Resort (CR) - Ruffin Properties, LLC Public hearing open no one spoke Public hearing closed Packet Pg. 8 Mi n u t e s A c c e p t a n c e : M i n u t e s o f J u l 1 6 , 2 0 1 5 6 : 0 0 P M ( M I N U T E S ) P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2015 6:00 PM 5 | P a g e RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kara Wood, Board Member SECONDER: William O'Dell, Vice Chair AYES: Townsend, O'Dell, Hopkins, Mundt, Lounds, Clasby, Wood, Smith 4. Ordinance - Amending the Text of the Land Development Code Pertaining to the Eminent Domain Waiver Process Britton Wilson, Comprehensive Planner stated on January 4, 2011, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No.11-005, which created the Eminent Domain Waiver Process in Section 10.03.00 of the Land Development Code. This Ordinance established a waiver process for the property owner and the condemning authority to follow if an eminent domain action renders a site non-conforming to the Land Development Code provisions. The process allows for added certainty and predictability for what development is allowed on a site following an eminent domain acquisition. Recently county staff was approached by the representative of a property owner who is interested in utilizing the eminent domain waiver provisions in the Land Development Code to mitigate the adverse impacts of a eminent domain action by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The representative expressed concern that the time period for physical changes to the remainder parcel specified in the cure plan needed to be extended to allow a property owner sufficient time to complete the physical changes. Staff recommends that the amending Ordinance be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval. Public hearing open No one spoke Public hearing closed The Board had no questions for staff. Packet Pg. 9 Mi n u t e s A c c e p t a n c e : M i n u t e s o f J u l 1 6 , 2 0 1 5 6 : 0 0 P M ( M I N U T E S ) P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2015 6:00 PM 6 | P a g e RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kara Wood, Board Member SECONDER: Craig Mundt, Board Member AYES: Townsend, O'Dell, Hopkins, Mundt, Lounds, Clasby, Wood, Smith V. WORKSHOPS There are no items scheduled. VI. OTHER BUSINESS There are no items scheduled. VII. ADJOURN There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Please Note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute books that are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and available for inspection upon request. Packet Pg. 10 Mi n u t e s A c c e p t a n c e : M i n u t e s o f J u l 1 6 , 2 0 1 5 6 : 0 0 P M ( M I N U T E S ) ITEM NO. (ID # 3011) DATE: 09/24/2015 AGENDA REQUEST *PUBLIC HEARINGS BACKGROUND: It has been over ten years since the Port Master Plan has been updated and this round of updates is following a two phased approach. The first phase of proposed amendments contained changes to only two specific policies related to infrastructure projects and were approved on March 4, 2014 (Ordinance 14-004). This second phase is focused on a more comprehensive update of the entire Port Master Plan policy document based on community consensus garnered during a planning charrette on March 14, 2013. With this input, consultants then formulated policy recommendations for the future development of the Port which was further refined by the Harbor Advisory Committee. Therefore, the policy language being proposed is a direct reflection of the community’s vision for the Port of Ft. Pierce. The proposed text amendment language, in strikethrough and underline format, is located in the attached draft Ordinance. The most recent joint meeting between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County was held on May 15, 2015. At that meeting, staff was directed to move forward with the public hearing process required to update the Port Master Plan contained within the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan. In addition to the Port Master Plan sub-element update, there are two other elements with policy edits being proposed. The first element is within the Potable Water Sub-element where one policy is proposed that adopts by reference the 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan that was approved by the Board through Resolution 14-102 on July 15, 2014. Following the Board's adoption, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) requested that this new reference policy be added to the Comprehensive Plan (see attached SFWMD email). The last element proposed for update is the Conservation Element. Two policies pertaining to wetlands are proposed for edit and a new policy is proposed focusing on protecting groundwater through the prohibition of hydraulic fracking as support by Resolution No. 15-041 (attached). Please see the attached staff report for further analysis and the attached draft Ordinance for specific TO: St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission PRESENTED BY: Britton Wilson, Comprehensive Planning Coordinator SUBMITTED BY: Planning Division SUBJECT: Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to Revise Policies Related to the Port Master Plan, Water Supply Facilities Work Program, Wetlands and Fracking - Legislative 4.1 Packet Pg. 11 Updated: 9/23/2015 11:59 AM by Britton Wilson Page 2 policy language. PREVIOUS ACTION: May 15, 2015 - Joint port planning meeting between the Board of County Commissioners and the City of Ft. Pierce Commission. March 4, 2014 - The Board of County Commissioners, through Ordinance 14-004, adopted the first phase of proposed Port Master Plan policies as recommended by the Harbor Advisory Committee. FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the proposed Ordinance be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval. COMMISSION ACTION: Coordination/Signatures 4.1 Packet Pg. 12 Planning and Development Services Department Planning Division M E M O R A N D U M TO: Planning and Zoning Commission/Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Leslie Olson, AICP, Director FROM: Britton Wilson, AICP, Comprehensive Planning Coordinator DATE: September 24, 2015 SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to Revise Policies Related to the Port Master Plan, Water Supply Facilities Work Program, Wetlands and Fracking This is a County-initiated text amendment to the Comprehensive Plan revising the entire Port sub-element (as recommended by the Harbor Advisory Committee). In addition, the amendment proposes a new Infrastructure element policy adopting by reference the Water Supply Facilities Work Program, updates two Conservation element policies related to wetland management and adds a third policy that speaks to the protection of ground water resources through the prohibition of fracking. PORT SUB-ELEMENT BACKGROUND: As a sub-element to the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, all updates to the Port of Fort Pierce Master Plan must follow the standard Comprehensive Plan text amendment process of three public hearings. Section 163.3178(2)(k), Florida Statutes, requires all recognized deepwater ports in the State of Florida to prepare a master plan to be submitted to the appropriate local government for inclusion within that government’s locally adopted Comprehensive Plan. Since the Port Planning Area covered by this Master Plan includes property within the incorporated and unincorporated area of the County, the appropriate local government is St. Lucie County. The Port of Fort Pierce Master Plan was last updated in its entirety back in 2002 via Ordinance 02-104. The State of Florida recommends Port Master Plan updates every five (5) years in order to be eligible for State Seaport/Intermodal funding of infrastructure improvements. St. Lucie County is working in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District 4, and the City of Fort Pierce to update the Master Plan for the Port of Fort Pierce. The update has followed a two-phased process, where the first phase of proposed amendments contained changes to only two specific policies related to infrastructure projects and were approved on March 4, 2014 (Ordinance 14-004). This second phase is focused on a more comprehensive update of the entire Port Master Plan policy document based on community consensus garnered during a planning charrette on March 14, 2013. With this input, consultants then formulated policy recommendations for the future development of the Port which was further 4.1.a Packet Pg. 13 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . a : S t a f f R e p o r t 9 . 2 4 . 1 5 ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) Comprehensive Plan Update September 24, 2015 Page 2 refined by the Harbor Advisory Committee. Therefore, the proposed policy language is a reflection of the community’s vision for the Port of Ft. Pierce. The proposed policies are summarized in the updated Port of Ft. Pierce vision statement that calls for maximizing economic benefit to the region while minimizing impact on the Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic Ocean. The overall vision encourages economic redevelopment of the port under well-defined land use and planning guidelines and streamlined port governance, with sufficient flexibility to merge market demand with desired recreational uses as well as marine industrial, marine commercial, marine research and maritime academic/vocational uses. The vision calls for environmentally sound best management practices as well as transitional buffers between various uses. POTABLE WATER SUB-ELEMENT BACKGROUND: The Potable Water sub-element is an adopted section of the Infrastructure element that provides policies related to existing and future potable water supplies and treatment facilities in St. Lucie County. Per Florida Statutes, the County’s Ten-year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan is updated every five years with changes as necessary being reflected in the annual update to the Capital Improvements Element (CIE). The previous five year update was adopted by the Board on July 15, 2014 via Resolution 14-102, where through the transmittal and commenting process the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) requested that a new policy be added to the Comprehensive Plan that adopts by reference the Ten-year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (see attached email). Rather than process a text amendment for this sole policy at the time of the Water Supply Plan adoption, County and SFWMD staff agreed to include the policy at the next opportunity thereby saving on public hearing costs. Therefore included in this update is proposed Policy 4a.1.5.2, which adopts by reference the Ten-year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan. CONSERVATION ELEMENT BACKGROUND: The Conservation Element is intended to promote the conservation, use, and protection of natural resources in the County. The County Comprehensive Plan categorizes wetlands into three Category’s based upon size and hydrologic connectivity to natural surface water bodies. The amendments are being proposed to allow administrative approval of impacts to Category III wetlands and their associated upland buffers. Category III wetlands are defined as isolated wetlands less than 5 acres. State and/or Federal wetland regulations will still apply and the standards for variance approval will remain the same. Objective 6.1.5 requires the County to protect the quality and quantity of groundwater through enforcement of the Land Development Code. Policy 6.1.5.7 is proposed with the intention to protect groundwater by prohibiting high intensity petroleum operations (commonly known as “fracking”) within the County. Hydraulic fracturing is a well stimulation process used to maximize the extraction of underground resources; including oil, natural gas, geothermal energy, and even water. Fluids, commonly made up of water and chemical additives, are pumped into a geologic formation at high pressure during hydraulic fracturing. When the pressure exceeds the rock strength, the fluids open or enlarge fractures that can extend several hundred feet away from the well. After the fractures are created, a propping agent is pumped into the fractures to keep them from closing when the pumping pressure is released. After fracturing is completed, the internal pressure of the geologic formation cause the injected fracturing fluids to rise to the surface where it may be stored in tanks or pits prior to disposal or recycling. Recovered fracturing fluids are referred to as flowback. Disposal options for flowback include discharge into surface water or underground injection. According to the EPA, fracking has the potential to impact water quality and quantity. Scientific literature cited by the EPA has highlighted the potential for earthquakes 4.1.a Packet Pg. 14 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . a : S t a f f R e p o r t 9 . 2 4 . 1 5 ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) Comprehensive Plan Update September 24, 2015 Page 3 induced by slip on nearby faults; contamination of ground water, and drinking water, with natural gas and other chemicals; emissions of volatile components such as CO2 or methane into the atmosphere; and the leakage of contaminated drilling waste fluid from storage ponds as all potential impacts resulting from fracking operations. Compliance with State Statutes: Text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are considered large-scale amendments and are subject to review and comment by the State Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) division of Community Planning. The amendments are being proposed in part based on recommendations by the Florida Department of Transportation, District 4 and the South Florida Water Management District and they not expected to adversely impact any important state resources or regional infrastructure. Therefore there are no anticipated objections by the state. Public Notice: Per Section 11.00.03 of the Land Development Code (LDC), due notice was posted in the St. Lucie News Tribune. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the amending Ordinance be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation for approval. ATTACHMENTS:  Draft Ordinance updating the Comprehensive Plan  Relevant adopted Comprehensive Plan elements 4.1.a Packet Pg. 15 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . a : S t a f f R e p o r t 9 . 2 4 . 1 5 ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) ORDINANCE 1 FILE NO.: TCP – 420154859 2 3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE 4 COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, 5 PORT SUB-ELEMENT, POTABLE WATER SUB-ELEMENT, AND CONSERVATION 6 ELEMENT; PROVIDING FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; 7 PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING 8 FOR FILING WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR 9 FILING WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; 10 PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION. 11 12 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, based on the 13 testimony and evidence, including but not limited to the staff report, has made the following 14 determinations: 15 16 1. The Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County adopted the Comprehensive 17 Plan on January 9, 1990 through Ordinance 90-001, which was further updated on 18 October 26, 2010 through Ordinance 10-020, consistent with Chapter 163, Florida 19 Statutes; and 20 21 2. The Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County as the governing body of St. 22 Lucie County having jurisdiction over this application pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida 23 Statutes, is authorized and empowered to consider amendments to the adopted 24 Comprehensive Plan of St. Lucie County; and 25 26 3. On September 24, 2015, the St. Lucie County Planning and Zoning Commission/Local 27 Planning Agency held a public hearing, of which due notice was published in the St. 28 Lucie News Tribune, and recommended to the Board of County Commissioners that 29 the petition for an amendment to the text of the Comprehensive Plan be approved; and 30 31 4. On _________, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida 32 held the first of two required public hearing, of which due notice was placed in the St. 33 Lucie News Tribune and approved transmittal to the Department of Economic 34 Opportunity division of Community Planning; and 35 36 5. On __________, 2015 the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, 37 Florida held a public hearing, of which due notice was placed in the St. Lucie News 38 Tribune, and deemed the adoption of the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to 39 be in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the County. 40 41 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie 42 County, Florida: 43 44 A. ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENTS 45 46 The Board of County Commissioners does hereby adopt the text amendments to the St. Lucie 47 County Comprehensive Plan, attached here as Exhibit A. 48 4.1.b Packet Pg. 16 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) File No.: TCP – 420154859 Page 2 1 B. FINDING OF CONSISTENCY 2 3 The Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, specifically determines that 4 the approval of this amendment to the adopted Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use 5 Element is internally consistent with the goals, objectives and policies contained in the St. 6 Lucie County Comprehensive Plan and provides for the recognition that impacts of this 7 approval on the public facilities of St. Lucie County will not occur until such time as a Final 8 Development Order for development on this property is issued. 9 10 C. CHANGES TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 11 12 The St. Lucie County Planning and Development Services Director is hereby authorized and 13 directed to cause this change to be made to the text of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive 14 Plan and to make notation of reference to the date of adoption of this Ordinance. 15 16 D. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS 17 18 Special acts of the Florida Legislature applicable only to unincorporated areas of St. Lucie 19 County, County Ordinances and County Resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with this 20 Ordinance are hereby superseded by this Ordinance to the extent of such conflict. 21 22 E. SEVERABILITY 23 24 If any portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held or declared to be unconstitutional, 25 inoperative or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance. If 26 this Ordinance or any provisions thereof shall be held to be inapplicable to any person, 27 property, or circumstances, such holding shall not affect its applicability to any other person, 28 property or circumstance. 29 30 F. APPLICABILITY OF ORDINANCE 31 32 This Ordinance shall be applicable as stated in Paragraphs A, B and C. 33 34 G. FILING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE 35 36 The Clerk is hereby directed forthwith to send a certified copy of this Ordinance to the Bureau 37 of Laws, Department of State, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida, 32304. 38 39 H. FILING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY 40 41 The Planning and Development Services Director shall send a certified copy of this Ordinance 42 to the Department of Economic Opportunity Bureau of Community Planning Caldwell Building 43 107 East Madison Street, MSC 160 Tallahassee, FL 32399. 44 45 I. EFFECTIVE DATE 46 47 This Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days after adoption. If the Ordinance is 48 challenged within thirty (30) days after adoption, the Ordinance shall not be effective until the 49 State Land Planning Agency or Administration Commission respectively issues a final order 50 4.1.b Packet Pg. 17 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) File No.: TCP – 420154859 Page 3 finding the adopted amendment in compliance in accordance with Section 163.3184(10), 1 Florida Statutes. 2 3 J. ADOPTION 4 5 After motion and second, the vote on this Ordinance was as follows: 6 7 Paula Lewis, Chair XXX 8 Kim Johnson, Vice-Chair XXX 9 Chris Dzadovsky, Commissioner XXX 10 Tod Mowery, Commissioner XXX 11 Frannie Hutchinson, Commissioner XXX 12 13 14 PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this ___ day of _____________, 2015. 15 16 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 17 ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA 18 19 20 21 BY 22 Chair 23 24 ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM 25 AND CORRECTNESS 26 27 28 29 30 Deputy Clerk County Attorney 31 32 4.1.b Packet Pg. 18 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) File No.: TCP – 420154859 Page 4 Exhibit “A” 1 Text Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan in strikethrough and underline format. 2 3 4 Port Sub-element 2A 5 6 A revised vision for the Port of Fort Pierce was established in 1996 through a nonbinding public 7 referendum and charrette process, which shifted the intended general uses from exclusively 8 cargo as per the 1989 Port Master Plan to a matrix of recreational, commercial, and industrial 9 uses. Since that time and through additional public workshops, this vision has been further 10 refined to focus the industrial component of the mixed-use port on marine industries, specifically 11 the mega yacht industry, and for such uses to serve as the anchor tenant at the Port of Fort 12 Pierce. The Port Master Plan more clearly defines this community vision, strengthens local 13 control over the process, and provides flexibility to ensure intergovernmental coordination and 14 the desired mix of uses. 15 16 The Port of Ft. Pierce vision is to maximize economic benefit to the region while minimizing 17 impact on the Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic Ocean. The vision has shifted from an emphasis 18 on cargo stated in the 1989 Port Master Plan to a mixed use vision that evolved from a non-19 binding public referendum and charrette process in 1996. A second public charrette conducted 20 in 2013 unified market demand and public desire to update and more clearly define the 21 community’s vision. The vision for the Port of Ft. Pierce encourages economic redevelopment of 22 the port under well-defined land use and planning guidelines and streamlined port governance, 23 with sufficient flexibility to merge market demand with desired recreational uses as well as 24 marine industrial, marine commercial, marine research, and maritime academic/vocational uses. 25 The vision includes environmentally sound best management practices, as well as transitional 26 buffers between various uses. 27 28 References to the “Port of Ft. Pierce” in the Goals, Objectives, and Policies shall be liberally 29 interpreted to mean the appropriate local government entity charged with the responsibility for 30 enforcing or completing the specific objective or policy statement. County Port Authority working 31 in coordination with the City of Ft. Pierce to implement the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the 32 Port Sub-element. An Interlocal Agreement between the County and the City of Ft. Pierce 33 further defines the responsibilities of each entity. 34 35 Goal 2A.1: Responsibility for the Port - The overall responsibility for the management of the 36 Port of Ft. Pierce is vested by law with the St. Lucie County Commission and should be 37 managed in the public interest of all the citizens of St. Lucie County. 38 4.1.b Packet Pg. 19 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) File No.: TCP – 420154859 Page 5 1 Objective 2A.1.1: St. Lucie County, working with the City of Ft. Pierce, interested agencies and 2 private property owners and consistent with the Port enabling laws and the constitutional and 3 statutory protections for the rights of existing private property owners should ensure that the 4 public interest and quality of life is protected when exercising public control of port property. 5 6 Policy 2A.1.1.1: St. Lucie County shall explore and consider all options for the management and 7 operations of the Port of Ft. Pierce in cooperation with the municipalities and local officials. 8 These discussions shall take place prior to December 2004 through either a task force or joint 9 workshop of the elected officials. 10 11 Policy 2A.1.1.2: St. Lucie County shall maintain the necessary oversight of the Port of Ft. Pierce 12 to ensure compliance with applicable state law governing deepwater ports and to guarantee the 13 financial feasibility of any publicly funded infrastructure within the port. 14 15 Policy 2A.1.1.3: St. Lucie County shall determine whether to initiate actions necessary to 16 acquire public ownership of those areas in the port determined to be in the public interest. 17 18 Policy 2A.1.1.4: St. Lucie County shall coordinate with the City of Fort Pierce, other affected 19 local governments, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning council and the Florida Seaport 20 Transportation and Economic Development Council (FSTED). 21 22 Policy 2A.1.1.5: St. Lucie County, operating through its existing and future legal authorities, 23 shall initiate discussions with the City of Ft. Pierce, with other public agencies, and with the 24 private business sector to create the legal agreements, memoranda of understanding, and joint 25 planning agreements necessary to implement the goals, objectives, and policies of the Master 26 Plan for the Port of Ft. Pierce. 27 28 Goal 2A.2: Land Use Map for the Port of Ft. Pierce - The Port of Ft. Pierce shall establish a 29 general master development map for the Port that establishes a general Port Planning Area 30 boundary and a Port Operations Area boundary to provide elected officials, prospective 31 investors, port facility developers, and the public a clear understanding of the physical location 32 of the activities that could be accommodated in the Port of Ft. Pierce. The general master 33 development map for the Port of Ft. Pierce is not to be used alone but rather in conjunction with 34 the other development policies found in this plan and the applicable Local Comprehensive Plans 35 4.1.b Packet Pg. 20 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) File No.: TCP – 420154859 Page 6 for St. Lucie County and the City of Ft. Pierce. 1 2 Objective 2A.2.1: The general master development map for the Port of Ft. Pierce shall be as 3 depicted in Figure 2A-1. The land use activities shown in this general plan of development shall 4 comply with applicable State, County and Municipal laws including the applicable Local 5 Comprehensive Plans for St. Lucie County and the City of Ft. Pierce, adopted pursuant to 6 Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. 7 8 Policy 2A.2.1.1: The general land use classification is to be used to determine consistency 9 between the General Master Development Map for the Port of Ft. Pierce and the applicable 10 local government comprehensive plan. The Port of Ft. Pierce will coordinate with the City of Ft. 11 Pierce and St. Lucie County to determine whether the Port General Master Development Plan is 12 consistent with the City and the County Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designations for 13 the Port Planning Area. To the extent any inconsistencies between the General Master 14 Development Plan for the Port and the City or County Comprehensive Plan are identified, the 15 Port of Ft. Pierce will request that the City or the County amend their Comprehensive Plans to 16 ensure consistency. 17 18 Policy 2A.2.1.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall support/seek development activities such as mega 19 yacht construction and maintenance, maritime industrial and commercial uses, marine research 20 facilities, maritime academic and vocational uses, potential cruise/ferry uses, intermodal 21 transportation facilities and/or expansion of tourist/recreational uses, depending on market 22 conditions. 23 24 St. Lucie County, the City of Ft. Pierce and Indian River State College shall identify a 25 blue ribbon panel to develop a path to establishing a Maritime Academy and Intermodal 26 Academy at the Port of Ft. Pierce. 27 28 Policy 2A.2.1.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall support development of tourist, commercial and 29 recreational uses primarily in the northern third of the undeveloped property in the Port 30 Operations Area as shown in Figure 2A-1. This development shall be consistent with the 31 adopted Local Comprehensive Plans for St. Lucie County and the City of Ft. Pierce, including 32 but not limited to the Future Land Use, Transportation and Coastal Management Elements. The 33 City and County shall collaborate on consistency of land use and zoning designations that 34 promote and encourage economic development within the Port Operations Area. 35 36 Policy 2A.2.1.4: All activities within the Port Planning Area shall comply with the applicable State 37 4.1.b Packet Pg. 21 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) File No.: TCP – 420154859 Page 7 and County laws and the applicable plans and regulations of the City of Ft. Pierce or St. Lucie 1 County including but not limited to, the adopted Future Land Use Maps of the Local 2 Comprehensive Plans for St. Lucie County and the City of Ft. Pierce, as depicted in the 3 attached Figure 2A-2. 4 5 Policy 2A.2.1.5: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall continue to support limited cargo operations in the 6 Port Operations Area, as described in Policy 2A.3.1.3. 7 8 Policy 2A.2.1.6: By March 1st of each year, the Port of Ft. Pierce shall submit to the County 9 Administrator or their designee an updated five (5) year capital budget/improvement plan for the 10 Port. To the extent that local funds are required to address a capital improvement need, the 11 Board of County Commissioners shall be requested to provide the necessary funding to meet 12 that need. Nothing in this policy shall be construed as to prohibit the Board of County 13 Commissioners from requesting that the City of Ft. Pierce, the Ft. Pierce Community 14 Redevelopment Agency, or any other appropriate agency or entity assist in funding one or more 15 capital improvement project(s) within the Port Area since the port planning area within the City 16 Limits of Ft. Pierce lies entirely within the Ft. Pierce Community Redevelopment Area. 17 18 Policy 2A.2.1.7: Recognizing that the majority of the lands, excluding water and roadways, in 19 the Port Planning Area, including the Port Operations Area, are not in public ownership, should 20 the County acquire additional lands in the Port Operations Area, the Master Plan for the Port of 21 Ft. Pierce will be amended to reflect a revised capital improvements plan and the Port of Ft. 22 Pierce will request that the Board of County Commissioners make any necessary amendments 23 to the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan and, if necessary, that the Ft. Pierce City 24 Commission make any necessary amendments to the Ft. Pierce Comprehensive Plan to 25 address all identified capital needs. Nothing in this policy shall be constructed as to prohibit the 26 Board of County Commissioners from requesting that the City of Ft. Pierce, the Ft. Pierce 27 Community Redevelopment Agency, or any other appropriate agency or entity assist in funding 28 one or more capital improvement project(s) within the Port Area since the Port Planning Area 29 within the City Limits of Ft. Pierce lies entirely within the Ft. Pierce Community Redevelopment 30 Area. 31 32 Goal 2A.3: Port Activities - The quality of life for St. Lucie County residents will be 33 strengthened and maintained by enhancing the economic viability, attractiveness, environmental 34 quality, and social benefits associated with activities at the Port of Ft. Pierce. 35 36 Objective 2A.3.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce should strengthen the economic development activities 37 4.1.b Packet Pg. 22 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) File No.: TCP – 420154859 Page 8 in the Port Operations Area by working with federal, state and local government, the private 1 sector, and other interested parties to formulate an economic development plan by 2004 that 2 will foster new jobs that exceed the County’s average annual wage and enhance the 3 community’s prosperity. 4 5 Policy 2A.3.1.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall support County and City efforts to purchase and 6 lease property within the Port Operations Area that will support economic development of the 7 Port through added revenue streams while allowing for increased opportunities for Federal and 8 State grants. 9 10 Policy 2A.3.1.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall encourage the development, renovation and 11 improvement of port facilities to maximize current potential, including rehabilitation and 12 modernization of existing buildings consistent with the goals of the City of Ft. Pierce downtown 13 redevelopment plan. The City of Ft. Pierce downtown redevelopment plan should identify buffer 14 and transitional uses between port uses and the downtown. Local plans should also reflect 15 market absorption studies of hotel, commercial and recreational uses. Multiple redevelopment 16 plans including such uses which exceed projected demand will not attract development and will 17 have a negative impact to existing uses. 18 19 Policy 2A.3.1.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce will continue as a deepwater port that will accommodate 20 limited cargo operations. Gentrification of cargo areas shall be emphasized and flexibility shall 21 be retained in the Berth 1 area to allow either limited cargo operations or marine industries or a 22 combination of both. All such uses shall be consistent with the general mix of uses described 23 herein and compatible with adjacent land uses and natural resources. New and reconstructed 24 infrastructure should be constructed to attract development consistent with community goals 25 including berthing and seawalls, efficient intermodal connections, ship to rail transfer facilities 26 and roadway and drainage infrastructure. Current cargo and marine industrial areas may be 27 retained. 28 29 Policy 2A.3.1.4: Future public infrastructure improvements in the Port Planning Area will be 30 made consistent with the Port Master Plan, to include the following projects: Harbor Pointe 31 shoreline protection, refurbish and/or improve City marina bulkheads, and Fisherman’s Wharf, 32 improve Terminal Drive, improve Harbor Street, improve Port Avenue, construct a connecting 33 road between from 2nd Street to the park property, re-establish the railroad spur into Indian River 34 Terminal, construct an additional spur parallel to Harbor Street, construct additional bulkheads 35 at the City Marina, construct pedestrian linkage along 2nd Street to downtown, construct 36 pedestrian linkage to Old Dixie Highway/US 1, develop park infrastructure, develop engineering 37 master stormwater management system for port property including offsite alternatives, and 38 coordinate and install improvements along with corresponding infrastructure element. 39 4.1.b Packet Pg. 23 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) File No.: TCP – 420154859 Page 9 1 Policy 2A.3.1.5: St. Lucie County, working with federal, state and local governments, the private 2 sector, and other interested parties, may provide incentives for jobs that exceed the County's 3 average annual wage. St. Lucie County, the City of Ft. Pierce, private property owners, and 4 local economic development groups should establish a proactive campaign to market the Port of 5 Ft. Pierce. 6 7 Policy 2A.3.1.6: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with federal, state and local governments, the 8 private sector, and other interested parties, will encourage port industries to develop job training 9 programs and use the local workforce to the fullest extent possible. 10 11 Objective 2A.3.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce in cooperation with the City of Ft. Pierce and other 12 governmental bodies shall assist in the development of high quality design standards to ensure 13 that port facilities in the Port Operations Area are compatible with the use of the surrounding 14 area in the City of Ft. Pierce as downtown waterfront development. 15 16 Policy 2A.3.2.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, in cooperation with other governmental bodies, the 17 private sector, and other interested parties, should develop and maintain aesthetically pleasing 18 public port facilities and landscaping to encourage new and expanded business development. 19 Buffer zones could be identified and planned for significant landscaping that transition from 20 marine industrial to local commercial uses. 21 22 Policy 2A.3.2.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce, in cooperation with other governmental bodies, should 23 ensure that port facilities are aesthetically compatible to the extent feasible with all newly 24 renovated areas of downtown Ft. Pierce and other adjacent neighborhood areas in conjunction 25 with the City of Ft. Pierce regulations. 26 27 Policy 2A.3.2.3: Existing activities within the Port of Ft. Pierce Operations Area that are 28 determined to be inconsistent with future uses of the Port should be identified and removed 29 through the negotiated purchase of property or business, code enforcement activities, 30 private/public partnerships, grants, other mechanisms by the appropriate unit of government, or 31 eminent domain. 32 33 Objective 2A.3.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with federal, state and local governments, the 34 private sector, and other interested parties, shall maintain, increase, and promote marine 35 4.1.b Packet Pg. 24 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) File No.: TCP – 420154859 Page 10 industry and related scientific and commercial activities at the Port of Ft. Pierce so there is no 1 net loss of marine industry. 2 3 Policy 2A.3.3.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, in cooperation with other governmental bodies, the 4 private sector, and other interested parties, shall accommodate water-related marine activities 5 such as mega yachts, restaurants, hotels, tall sailing vessels, boat service and repair yards, 6 marina facilities, and related service activities within the Port Planning Area for the benefit of 7 residents and visitors to the community. 8 9 Policy 2A.3.3.21: The Port of Ft. Pierce, in cooperation with other governmental bodies, the 10 private sector, and other interested parties, shall accommodate water-related marine activities 11 such as mega yachts, marine research vessels, tall sailing vessels, restaurants, hotels, and 12 related service activities within the Port Planning Area for the benefit of the residents and 13 visitors to the community. 14 15 Policy 2A.3.3.32: The Port of Ft. Pierce, in cooperation with other governmental bodies, the 16 private sector, and other interested parties, shall protect, maintain, and promote marine industry 17 activity from encroachment or displacement by incompatible land uses. 18 19 Policy 2A.3.3.43: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with federal, state and local governmental 20 bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall encourage the location of 21 additional marine science facilities in the Port Planning Area that are compatible with the 22 Smithsonian,the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, and the Ocean Research and 23 Conservation Association (ORCA). 24 25 Policy 2A.3.3.5: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with federal, state and local governmental 26 bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall encourage the location and 27 development of a mega yacht facility that serves as the anchor tenant in the Port Operations 28 Area. 29 30 Objective 2A.3.4: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall allow and support extension of water-dependent 31 recreational and ecotourism uses in the Port Planning Area. 32 33 Policy 2A.3.4.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with federal, state and local governmental 34 4.1.b Packet Pg. 25 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) File No.: TCP – 420154859 Page 11 bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall encourage recreational uses within 1 the Port Planning Area. 2 3 Policy 2A.3.4.21: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with federal, state and local governmental 4 bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall maintain a public education and 5 information program for the commercial and recreational boating activities on and adjacent to 6 the Port Planning Area to alert and advise those users of the environmentally sensitive 7 resources in the area. 8 9 Objective 2A.3.5: The Port of Ft. Pierce, in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, shall 10 work with appropriate public safety entities to revise the port security management plan for the 11 Port Operations Area by December 2003. 12 13 Policy 2A.3.5.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall use its best efforts to ensure that port security will 14 protect port users and citizens from crime or terrorism concerns and prevent any increase in 15 criminal activity or enterprises. 16 17 Policy 2A.3.5.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with federal, state and local governmental 18 bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall develop a public education 19 program for the port security management plan to ensure that the owners, users, other 20 responsible parties, and members of the public understand port security. 21 22 Goal 2A.4: Environmental Protection - The Indian River Lagoon is recognized as the most 23 biodiverse estuary in North America and as an important component of the local economic base 24 and the overall quality of life in the community. As such, the integrity of the Indian River Lagoon 25 shall be protected by correcting any detrimental effects caused by current operations and 26 ensuring long-term development and improvement activities are consistent with all local, state 27 and federal environmental laws and regulations. 28 29 Objective 2A.4.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with federal, state, and local governmental 30 bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall ensure the protection and 31 restoration of the Indian River Lagoon and avoid future degradation of the Lagoon's ecological 32 health due to port activities. 33 34 4.1.b Packet Pg. 26 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) File No.: TCP – 420154859 Page 12 Policy 2A.4.1.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with federal, state and local governmental 1 bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, will regulate discharges coming from 2 port activities into the Indian River Lagoon to prevent air and water pollution in violation of any 3 adopted federal, state, or local laws or regulations. Berthing, seawall and drainage 4 infrastructure will actively be pursued to eliminate or reduce and treat existing runoff. Existing 5 port businesses should be retrofitted to reduce pollution in the Indian River Lagoon. 6 7 Policy 2A.4.1.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working through the Comprehensive Plans and Land 8 Development Regulations of the appropriate local general purpose government, shall address 9 excessive freshwater inflows originating from the Port Planning Area to minimize their impacts 10 on estuarine salinity, consistent with guidelines being developed by the U.S. Army Corp of 11 Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District. in the Indian River Lagoon – 12 South Feasibility Study Draft (2001). 13 14 Policy 2A.4.1.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private 15 interests, and other interested parties, shall limit inputs of suspended materials, nutrient inflows, 16 and toxic substances from the Port Planning Area into the Indian River Lagoon to state and 17 federal approved limits. 18 19 Policy 2A.4.1.4: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall work with other governmental bodies, private 20 interests, and other interested parties to enforce existing laws and prevent exotic invasive 21 species from entering the Indian River Lagoon via ship’s ballast and bilge water or cargo or any 22 other method including detrimental impacts of mega-yacht, marine industries and recreational 23 boating uses. 24 25 Policy 2A.4.1.5: The Port of Ft. Pierce will develop a port area maintenance program to ensure 26 environmental compliance by the Port and for any activities occurring within the Port Planning 27 Area. 28 29 Objective 2A.4.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce with work with other governmental bodies, private 30 interests, and other interested parties, to prevent detrimental effects on the Indian River Lagoon 31 caused by port activities by supporting estuarine diversity and the protection, maintenance, and 32 enhancement of the population of endangered and threatened species. 33 34 Policy 2A.4.2.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall work with other governmental bodies, private 35 interests, and other interested parties to preserve and restore seagrass beds and mitigate any 36 4.1.b Packet Pg. 27 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) File No.: TCP – 420154859 Page 13 permitted losses to existing seagrass beds caused by port activities to the maximum extent 1 possible. 2 3 Policy 2A.4.2.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private 4 interests, and other interested parties, shall protect endangered and threatened mammals, fish, 5 reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates from port activities in the Indian River Lagoon. 6 7 Policy 2A.4.2.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private 8 interests, and other interested parties, shall take appropriate actions to protect and conserve fin 9 and shellfish resources in the Indian River Lagoon from damage due to port activities. 10 11 Objective 2A.4.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private 12 interests, and other interested parties, shall protect and maintain the existing natural coastal 13 areas and resources within the Port Planning Area. 14 15 Policy 2A.4.3.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with the Comprehensive Plan and Land 16 Development Regulations of the appropriate local general purpose government, shall address 17 maintenance and reduction of existing air quality emissions from port activities to ensure that 18 new emissions from the Port meet applicable air quality standards. 19 20 Policy 2A.4.3.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private 21 interests, and other interested parties, shall create a scientific advisory committee, composed of 22 researchers and managers from the Smithsonian Institute, Harbor Branch Oceanographic 23 Institution, and other regional marine research institutions, to provide scientific advice on port 24 operations and activities (commercial, industrial and recreational) that may impact the Indian 25 River Lagoon. 26 27 Policy 2A.4.3.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private 28 interests, and other interested parties, will develop a list of best management practices for 29 environmental protection which have been used successfully by other Ports to ensure efficient 30 and effective management of port operation activities while providing environmental protection. 31 Policy 2A.4.3.4: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private 32 interests, and other interested parties, should encourage the use of an absorbing type system of 33 bulkheading where possible to protect the natural coastline in the port and surrounding areas. 34 35 4.1.b Packet Pg. 28 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) File No.: TCP – 420154859 Page 14 Policy 2A.4.3.5: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private 1 interests, and other interested parties, will, by January 2006, identify, acquire (if necessary) and 2 will continue to operate, maintain and improve a permanent spoil disposal site for materials 3 dredged from the port planning area. 4 5 Objective 2A.4.4: In keeping with the St. Lucie County Manatee Protection Plan (MPP), the Port 6 of Ft. Pierce will work with other governmental agencies and private interests to improve 7 protection of the manatees and enforcement of existing related laws within the Port Planning 8 Area. 9 10 Policy 2A.4.4.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private 11 interests, and other interested parties, will adjust future and proposed dock design and 12 construction to be consistent with manatee protection measures. 13 14 Policy 2A.4.4.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private 15 interests, and other interested parties, will conduct maintenance dredging in the Port Planning 16 Area in a manner that is consistent with manatee protection measures. 17 18 Policy 2A.4.4.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private 19 interests, and other interested parties, will conduct activities involving expansion of ship berths 20 and maintenance of channels in a manner that is consistent with manatee protection measures 21 in the Port Planning Area. 22 23 Policy 2A.4.4.4: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private 24 interests, and other interested parties, will conduct activities involving explosives in a manner 25 that is consistent with manatee protection measures in the Port Planning Area. 26 27 Policy 2A.4.4.5: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private 28 interests, and other interested parties, will conduct activities involving sediment removal and 29 disposal in a manner that is consistent with manatee protection in the Port Planning Area. 30 31 Policy 2A.4.4.6: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private 32 interests, and other interested parties, will protect and/or mitigate seagrass beds and 33 submerged aquatic vegetation that serve as manatee habitat in the Port Planning Area. 34 4.1.b Packet Pg. 29 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) File No.: TCP – 420154859 Page 15 1 Policy 2A.4.4.7: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private 2 interests, and other interested parties, will help to develop guidelines and establish an education 3 program for crew procedures regarding observing and avoiding manatees when arriving and 4 departing from docks in the Port Planning Area. 5 6 Goal 2A.5: Public Access - The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, 7 private interests, and other interested parties, shall enhance public access to the Port Planning 8 Area. 9 10 Objective 2A.5.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private 11 interests, and other interested parties, shall develop an integrated open space system to 12 provide public access between those portions in the Port Planning Area that are open to the 13 public and the surrounding community. 14 15 Policy 2A.5.1.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private 16 interests, and other interested parties, shall facilitate public access to short-term parking. 17 18 Policy 2A.5.1.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall encourage unobstructed public access to 19 designated public fishing areas. 20 21 Policy 2A.5.1.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall cooperate with and support efforts of other 22 interested governmental bodies in providing access to unobstructed scenic views of the Indian 23 River Lagoon. 24 25 Policy 2A.5.1.4: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall encourage the City, County, and State to improve 26 and maintain an orderly network of streets and entrances to access port facilities. 27 28 Policy 2A.5.1.5: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall develop an integrated open space system along the 29 waterfront of the Port Operations Area, with the exception of areas where such access would 30 pose a safety or security concern or where it would interfere with approved port activities. 31 32 4.1.b Packet Pg. 30 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) File No.: TCP – 420154859 Page 16 Policy 2A.5.1.6: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall encourage multi-use marine recreational activities, 1 walkways, and multiuse path within the open space system in the Port Planning Area and 2 provide linkages with the network in Fort Pierce. 3 4 Goal 2A.6: Emergency Management - The public will be protected in various emergency 5 situations through cooperation between the Port of Ft. Pierce and other governmental bodies to 6 achieve maximum levels of safety and to restrict commerce of hazardous materials in the Port 7 of Ft. Pierce. 8 9 Objective 2A.6.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with regional and state emergency 10 management agencies, private interests, and other interested parties, shall identify new and 11 existing procedures to ensure public safety in the event of a hurricane or other natural disaster. 12 13 Policy 2A.6.1.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall comply with the comprehensive emergency 14 management plans of appropriate local general purpose government to ensure safe evacuation 15 of the Port during times of a hurricane or other disasters. 16 17 Policy 2A.6.1.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall work with the City of Ft. Pierce and St. Lucie County 18 to ensure that all development activities within the Port Planning Area, including the Port 19 Operations Area, are consistent with State of Florida’s policies on development within areas 20 identified as Coastal High Hazard Areas. New residential uses within areas designated as 21 Coastal High Hazard as defined in Rule 9J-5, FAC. the St. Lucie County Land Development 22 Code, shall be discouraged. 23 24 Objective 2A.6.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, shall comply 25 and cooperate to ensure that adequate procedures are in place to respond to a hazardous 26 material spill. 27 28 Policy 2A.6.2.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall comply with the processes of federal, state, and 29 local governments for safe and expedient cleanup of hazardous spills. 30 31 Policy 2A.6.2.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall cooperate with governmental bodies to provide 32 complete and timely information to the public in the event of a hazardous materials accident. 33 34 4.1.b Packet Pg. 31 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) File No.: TCP – 420154859 Page 17 1 Goal 7: Landside Infrastructure - Landside and waterside infrastructure serving the Port of Ft. 2 Pierce should meet the Port's future requirements in a manner consistent with the abilities of the 3 appropriate agencies to provide the services needed to support approved port activities. 4 5 Objective 2A.7.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with regional and state emergency 6 management agencies, private interests, and other interested parties, shall identify new and 7 existing procedures to ensure public safety in the event of a hurricane or other natural disaster. 8 9 Policy 2A.7.1.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private 10 interests, and other interested parties, should limit increased traffic congestion in the Port 11 Planning Area and on roadways adjacent to the Port Planning Area consistent with the adopted 12 levels of service in the Comprehensive Plan of the appropriate local general purpose 13 government. 14 15 Policy 2A.7.1.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce should enhance and expand activities that tie the Port to 16 the St. Lucie County Airport and coordinate with the Florida Department of Community Affairs 17 (DCA), the Governor’s Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development (OTTED), 18 Economic Opportunity, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida East 19 Coast (FEC) Railroad, Tri-rail and other possible rail services, in order to encourage multimodal 20 development, maximize intermodal transportation connections, and facilitate the continued 21 economic growth, development, and vitality of St. Lucie County. Beginning in December 2003 22 and continuing annually thereafter, the Port of Ft. Pierce shall prepare a State of the Ports 23 Report to demonstrate to the public how activities of both facilities are furthering the quality of 24 life of St. Lucie County residents. 25 26 Policy 2A.7.1.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, should facilitate 27 expansion of public transit to and from the Port Planning Area. 28 29 Goal 2A.8: Navigation Channels - Navigation channels serving the port's maritime and 30 recreational activities shall meet existing and limited future needs as outlined in this plan. 31 32 Objective 2A.8.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall maintain the maximum channel depth at 28 feet 33 with its current width as identified on the Army Corps of Engineer’s Project Condition Survey 34 dated August 2001. 35 4.1.b Packet Pg. 32 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) File No.: TCP – 420154859 Page 18 1 Policy 2A.8.1.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall coordinate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2 and the Florida Inland Navigation District to provide for the maintenance of the navigation 3 channels, including location of spoil disposal sites. 4 5 Policy 2A.8.1.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall coordinate with the U.S. Coast Guard in the 6 placement and maintenance of the navigational aids within the port area. 7 8 Policy 2A.8.1.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, the private 9 sector, and other interested parties, will, by January 2006,shall continue to operate, maintain 10 and improve identify, acquire (if necessary) and permit a permanent spoil disposal site for 11 materials dredged from the Port Planning Area. 12 13 Objective 2A.8.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall seek to improve the condition of Taylor Creek from 14 the S-50 Spillway to the Intracoastal Waterway through maintenance dredging and water quality 15 improvement projects. 16 17 Policy 2A.8.2.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall request that St. Lucie County include as 18 part of its Capital Improvements Programs, funding for the restoration and improvement 19 of Taylor Creek through maintenance dredging and water quality improvement projects 20 to supplement funds received from other agencies. 21 22 23 24 Potable Water Sub-element 4a 25 26 Policy 4a.1.5.2: St. Lucie County hereby adopts by reference the Water Supply 27 Facilities Work Plan (Work Plan) approved by resolution on July 15, 2014, for a planning 28 period of not less than 10 years. The Work Plan addresses issues that pertain to water 29 supply facilities and requirements needed to serve current and future development 30 within the St. Lucie County water service area. The County shall review and update the 31 Work Plan at lease every five (5) years within 18 months after the governing board of 32 water management district approves an updated regional water supply plan. Any 33 changes affecting the Work Plan shall be included in the annual Capital Improvements 34 Element. 35 36 37 38 39 40 4.1.b Packet Pg. 33 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) File No.: TCP – 420154859 Page 19 1 Conservation Element 6 2 3 Policy 6.1.14.6 - All new development on lots less than five acres and not containing a 4 Category I or II III wetland shall provide a minimum 25-foot buffer between the wetland 5 jurisdictional line and the area of development. The buffer, as measured landward from 6 the approved jurisdictional line, shall be maintained in a natural vegetative state and be 7 free of exotic and nuisance species as defined by the Florida Pest Council. No 8 development shall occur within the wetland buffer except as identified in 6.1.14.2. 9 10 Policy 6.1.5.7 - The County shall protect groundwater by prohibiting the use of any land 11 within unincorporated County for "High-Intensity Petroleum Operations," (such as 12 hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, and acid well stimulation treatments) and 13 enhanced recovery wells (such as cyclic steam injection). High-Intensity Petroleum 14 Operations include well stimulation treatments and secondary and enhanced recovery 15 operations such as hydraulic fracturing, cyclic steam, waterflood or steamflood injection 16 and acid well stimulation treatments. 17 18 19 4.1.b Packet Pg. 34 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) S e a w a y D riv e O l d D ixi e H w y N o rt h U S 1 C a u s e w a yNorth C a u s e w a ySouth Indian RiverLagoon Indian RiverLagoon Taylor C re e k Indian RiverLagoon Atlantic Ocean F o r t P i e r c e I n l e t Port ofFort Pierce 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 FeetThis map was compiled from information drawnfrom numerous sources and is provided forreference and informational purposes only. Nowarranties, express or implied, are provided forthe accuracy of the data herein, its use, or itsinterpretation. Not to be construed as a survey. Legend Proposed planning area expansion Port planning area Port operations areaPort Activity Areas Commercial Marine Conservation General Commercial General Industrial Marine Industrial Military Recreation Residential Utility µ Fig. 2A-1 Map revised July 30, 2015Aerial flown 2014 4.1.b Packet Pg. 35 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) S e a w a y D riv e O l d D i x i e H w y N o rt h U S 1 Indian RiverLagoon Orange Avenue Avenue D C a u s e w a yNorth C a u s e w a ySouth Indian RiverLagoon Indian RiverLagoon Tayl o r Creek Ft. Pierce Inlet IND IND COM P/FCOMINDCOM HR/SF INDIND HR/SF COM HR/SFP/F HR/SFRU HR/SF HR/SF RU HR/SF HR/SF RU IND HR/SFHR/SFRU HR/SFHR/SF HR/SF HR/SF RU HR/SFHR/SF HR/SF HR/SF CPUB RM RURM IND IND P/F RU RU RU RU RH RU COM RU RU P/F IND IND RU RU COM RU RURU RU RU COM COM COMCOM RM COM RU COM IND IND COM INDCOM COM COMCOM COM P/F COMCOM COM COM COMCOM I OSR I RMHI-CG I RL CM I I CG OS CG CG RMHI RM RM RM CM CI CG RMHI CM RL OS RL CG RM RM RM CG CG RL RL RL RM RLCM CN RLRL RL CG RMHI RL RL RL RM RM RM RM CM RMHI-CG RH RM CG CBD RM RM RM RM RM RM RM RM RM RM RM RM RM RL RM RL CG RL RM CG RM CG RM RM RM CG CG RM RM RL RL RM RM RL RL RL RM RL RM RM RM RL RM CG RM RM RM RM CG RM RM RL RL RL RM OS RM CG RM CG RL RM RM RM CG RH RMHI RMHI RL RM CG RM CG RL RH RM RM CO RL RM CG RM RM RL RM RM RM RM RM CG CG RM RM RM RH RM RMRM RM RM RMHI RM RM RM RM CG CBD RM RM CBD RM CG RMHI RM CN RM RM RM RU RMHI RM RM RMHI RM RM RM CO RM CNCN RM RM RM RM RM RM RM RM RL RMHI RMHI RL RL RLRL CM RM RMHI RM RL CGRM RM CG RM RMHI RM RM RM RM CBD RM CG RM CN RMHIRMHI RM RM CN RMHIRMHI RMHI RMHI INST RM RM RM RM RM CN RM RM RM OSC RM CN RMHI RM RMHIRMHI RM RM RMHI RM RMHIRMHI CBD CN CN CN RM RM RM RM RMRM RM RM CO CBD RM CBD CN CN CBDCBD CBD RU RU CN CN CN CN RU INST Port ofFort Pierce 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 Feet This map was compiled from information drawnfrom numerous sources and is provided forreference and informational purposes only. Nowarranties, express or implied, are provided forthe accuracy of the data herein, its use, or itsinterpretation. A tla n tic O c e a n City of Fort Pierce St. Lucie Village Port planning area Port operations area µMap prepared December 8, 2010 St. Lucie Village Future Land Use COM HR/SF I IND R/OS RU SF Ft. Pierce Future Land Use TBD CBD CG CI CM CN CO I INST OS OSC OSR RH RL RM RMHI RMHI-CG RU St. Lucie County Future Land Use COM CPUB IND P/F RH RM RU Fig. 2A-2 Map revised December 12, 2011 4.1.b Packet Pg. 36 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 4.1.b Packet Pg. 37 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 4.1.b Packet Pg. 38 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 4.1.b Packet Pg. 39 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 4.1.b Packet Pg. 40 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 4.1.b Packet Pg. 41 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 4.1.b Packet Pg. 42 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 4.1.b Packet Pg. 43 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 4.1.b Packet Pg. 44 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . b : D R A F T O r d i n a n c e ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 11 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 45 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 12 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 46 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 13 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 47 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 14 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 48 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 15 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 49 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 16 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 50 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 17 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 51 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 18 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 52 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 19 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 53 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 20 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 54 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 21 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 55 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 22 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 56 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 23 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 57 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 24 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 58 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 25 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 59 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 26 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 60 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 27 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 61 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 28 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 62 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 29 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 63 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 30 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 64 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 31 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 65 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 32 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 66 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 33 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 67 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 34 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 68 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 35 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 69 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 36 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 70 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 37 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 71 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 38 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 72 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 39 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 73 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 2.3 Packet Pg. 40 Co m m u n i c a t i o n : P o r t o f F o r t P i e r c e M a s t e r P l a n A m e n d m e n t s - D o n W e s t , P u b l i c W o r k s D i r e c t o r ( D I S C U S S I O N I T E M S ) 4.1.c Packet Pg. 74 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . c : H a r b o r A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) 1 Britton Wilson From:Britton Wilson Sent:Friday, August 29, 2014 10:49 AM To:'Oblaczynski, Deborah' Subject:RE: St. Lucie County Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Policy Example Thank you very much! From: Oblaczynski, Deborah [mailto:doblaczy@sfwmd.gov] Sent: Friday, August 29, 2014 10:43 AM To: Britton Wilson Cc: Laurie Waldie; Elsner, Mark; Schneider, Natalie; Mark Satterlee; James Stansbury (James.stansbury@deo.myflorida.com); Ray Eubanks (DCPexternalagencycomments@deo.myflorida.com); Hoppes, Linda; Collier, Jeffrey Subject: St. Lucie County Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Policy Example Hello Britton, Thank you for taking the time to discuss the St. Lucie County (County) Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Work Plan) with me yesterday. Per our conversation the Comprehensive Plan needs to include a policy adopting the County’s updated Work Plan by reference (Section 163.3177(1)(b) F.S.). The Statute states: “The reference must identify the title and author of the document and indicate clearly what provisions and edition of the document is being adopted.” The District has drafted the following example draft policy for use by local governments in adopting Work Plans by reference: “[The Local Government] hereby adopts by reference the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Work Plan), dated xxxx, for a planning period of not less than 10 years. The Work Plan addresses issues that pertain to water supply facilities and requirements needed to serve current and future development within the [Local Government’s] water service area. [The Local Government] shall review and update the Work Plan at least every five (5) years within 18 months after the governing board of the water management district approves an updated regional water supply plan. Any changes affecting the Work Plan shall be included in the annual Capital Improvements Plan update to ensure consistency between the Work Plan and the Capital Improvements Element.” Please contact me if you have any questions or need further information. I look forward to coordinating with you on the comprehensive plan amendment adopting the County’s Work Plan update. Thank you, Deb Oblaczynski Deb Oblaczynski Policy & Planning Analyst Water Supply Coordination Unit South Florida Water Management District 3301 Gun Club Road West Palm Beach, FL 33406 (561) 682-2544 or doblaczy@sfwmd.gov 4.1.d Packet Pg. 75 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . d : S F W M D 5 - Y e a r W a t e r S u p p l y P l a n E m a i l 8 . 2 9 . 1 4 ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) Suggested motion to recommend approval/denial of this request: MOTION TO APPROVE: AFTER CONSIDERING THE TESTIMONY PRESENTED DURING THE PUBLIC HEARING, INCLUDING STAFF COMMENTS, I HEREBY MOVE THAT THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY RECOMMEND THAT THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REVISE POLICIES RELATED TO THE PORT MASTER PLAN, WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM, FRACKING AND WETLANDS, BECAUSE … [CITE REASON(S) WHY] MOTION TO DENY: AFTER CONSIDERING THE TESTIMONY PRESENTED DURING THE PUBLIC HEARING, INCLUDING STAFF COMMENTS, I HEREBY MOVE THAT THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY RECOMMEND THAT THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DENY APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REVISE POLICIES RELATED TO THE PORT MASTER PLAN, WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM, FRACKING AND WETLANDS, BECAUSE … [CITE REASON(S) WHY] 4.1.e Packet Pg. 76 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . e : S u g g e s t e d M o t i o n ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 2a - 1 Port Subelement PORT SUBELEMENT A revised vision for the Port of Fort Pierce was established in 1996 through a nonbinding public referendum and charrette process, which shifted the intended general uses from exclusively cargo as per the 1989 Port Master Plan to a matrix of recreational, commercial, and industrial uses. Since that time and through additional public workshops, this vision has been further refined to focus the industrial component of the mixed-use port on marine industries, specifically the mega yacht industry, and for such uses to serve as the anchor tenant at the Port of Fort Pierce. The Port Master Plan more clearly defines this community vision, strengthens local control over the process, and provides flexibility to ensure intergovernmental coordination and the desired mix of uses. References to the “Port of Ft. Pierce” in the Goals, Objectives, and Policies shall be liberally interpreted to mean the appropriate local government entity charged with the responsibility for enforcing or completing the specific objective or policy statement. Goal 2A.1: Responsibility for the Port - The overall responsibility for the management of the Port of Ft. Pierce is vested by law with the St. Lucie County Commission and should be managed in the public interest of all the citizens of St. Lucie County. Objective 2A.1.1: St. Lucie County, working with the City of Ft. Pierce, interested agencies and private property owners and consistent with the Port enabling laws and the constitutional and statutory protections for the rights of existing private property owners should ensure that the public interest and quality of life is protected when exercising public control of port property. Policy 2A.1.1.1: St. Lucie County shall explore and consider all options for the management and operations of the Port of Ft. Pierce in cooperation with the municipalities and local officials. These discussions shall take place prior to December 2004 through either a task force or joint workshop of the elected officials. Policy 2A.1.1.2: St. Lucie County shall maintain the necessary oversight of the Port of Ft. Pierce to ensure compliance with applicable state law governing deepwater ports and to guarantee the financial feasibility of any publicly funded infrastructure within the port. Policy 2A.1.1.3: St. Lucie County shall determine whether to initiate actions necessary to acquire public ownership of those areas in the port determined to be in the public interest. Policy 2A.1.1.4: St. Lucie County shall coordinate with the City of Fort Pierce, other affected local governments, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning council and the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council (FSTED). Policy 2A.1.1.5: St. Lucie County, operating through its existing and future legal authorities, shall initiate discussions with the City of Ft. Pierce, with other public agencies, and with the private business sector to create the legal agreements, memoranda of understanding, and joint planning agreements necessary to implement the goals, objectives, and policies of the Master Plan for the Port of Ft. Pierce. 4.1.f Packet Pg. 77 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . f : A d o p t e d P o r t S u b e l e m e n t 2 0 0 2 ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 2a - 2 Port Subelement Goal 2A.2: Land Use Map for the Port of Ft. Pierce - The Port of Ft. Pierce shall establish a general master development map for the Port that establishes a general Port Planning Area boundary and a Port Operations Area boundary to provide elected officials, prospective investors, port facility developers, and the public a clear understanding of the physical location of the activities that could be accommodated in the Port of Ft. Pierce. The general master development map for the Port of Ft. Pierce is not to be used alone but rather in conjunction with the other development policies found in this plan and the applicable Local Comprehensive Plans for St. Lucie County and the City of Ft. Pierce. Objective 2A.2.1: The general master development map for the Port of Ft. Pierce shall be as depicted in Figure 2A-1. The land use activities shown in this general plan of development shall comply with applicable State, County and Municipal laws including the applicable Local Comprehensive Plans for St. Lucie County and the City of Ft. Pierce, adopted pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. Policy 2A.2.1.1: The general land use classification is to be used to determine consistency between the General Master Development Map for the Port of Ft. Pierce and the applicable local government comprehensive plan. The Port of Ft. Pierce will coordinate with the City of Ft. Pierce and St. Lucie County to determine whether the Port General Master Development Plan is consistent with the City and the County Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designations for the Port Planning Area. To the extent any inconsistencies between the General Master Development Plan for the Port and the City or County Comprehensive Plan are identified, the Port of Ft. Pierce will request that the City or the County amend their Comprehensive Plans to ensure consistency. Policy 2A.2.1.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall support development activity such as mega yacht construction and maintenance, commercial uses, marine research facilities, or expansion of tourist/recreational uses, depending on market conditions. Policy 2A.2.1.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall support development of tourist, commercial and recreational uses primarily in the northern third of the undeveloped property in the Port Operations Area as shown in Figure 2A-1. This development shall be consistent with the adopted Local Comprehensive Plans for St. Lucie County and the City of Ft. Pierce, including but not limited to the Future Land Use, Transportation and Coastal Management Elements. Policy 2A.2.1.4: All activities within the Port Planning Area shall comply with the applicable State and County laws and the applicable plans and regulations of the City of Ft. Pierce or St. Lucie County including but not limited to, the adopted Future Land Use Maps of the Local Comprehensive Plans for St. Lucie County and the City of Ft. Pierce, as depicted in the attached Figure 2A-2. Policy 2A.2.1.5: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall continue to support limited cargo operations in the Port Operations Area, as described in Policy 2A.3.1.2. Policy 2A.2.1.6: By March 1st of each year, the Port of Ft. Pierce shall submit to the County Administrator or their designee an updated five (5) year capital budget/improvement plan for the Port. To the extent that local funds are required to address a capital improvement need, the Board of County Commissioners shall be requested to provide the necessary funding to meet that need. Nothing in this policy shall be construed as to prohibit the Board of County Commissioners from requesting that the City of Ft. Pierce, the Ft. Pierce Community 4.1.f Packet Pg. 78 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . f : A d o p t e d P o r t S u b e l e m e n t 2 0 0 2 ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 2a - 3 Port Subelement Redevelopment Agency, or any other appropriate agency or entity assist in funding one or more capital improvement project(s) within the Port Area since the port planning area within the City Limits of Ft. Pierce lies entirely within the Ft. Pierce Community Redevelopment Area. Policy 2A.2.1.7: Recognizing that the majority of the lands, excluding water and roadways, in the Port Planning Area, including the Port Operations Area, are not in public ownership, should the County acquire additional lands in the Port Operations Area, the Master Plan for the Port of Ft. Pierce will be amended to reflect a revised capital improvements plan and the Port of Ft. Pierce will request that the Board of County Commissioners make any necessary amendments to the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan and, if necessary, that the Ft. Pierce City Commission make any necessary amendments to the Ft. Pierce Comprehensive Plan to address all identified capital needs. Nothing in this policy shall be constructed as to prohibit the Board of County Commissioners from requesting that the City of Ft. Pierce, the Ft. Pierce Community Redevelopment Agency, or any other appropriate agency or entity assist in funding one or more capital improvement project(s) within the Port Area since the Port Planning Area within the City Limits of Ft. Pierce lies entirely within the Ft. Pierce Community Redevelopment Area. Goal 2A.3: Port Activities - The quality of life for St. Lucie County residents will be strengthened and maintained by enhancing the economic viability, attractiveness, environmental quality, and social benefits associated with activities at the Port of Ft. Pierce. Objective 2A.3.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce should strengthen the economic development activities in the Port Operations Area by working with federal, state and local government, the private sector, and other interested parties to formulate an economic development plan by 2004 that will foster new jobs that exceed the County’s average annual wage and enhance the community’s prosperity. Policy 2A.3.1.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall encourage the development, renovation and improvement of port facilities to maximize current potential, including rehabilitation and modernization of existing buildings consistent with the goals of the City of Ft. Pierce downtown redevelopment plan. Policy 2A.3.1.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce will continue as a deepwater port that will accommodate limited cargo operations. Gentrification of cargo areas shall be emphasized and flexibility shall be retained in the Berth 1 area to allow either limited cargo operations or marine industries or a combination of both. All such uses shall be consistent with the general mix of uses described herein and compatible with adjacent land uses and natural resources. Policy 2A.3.1.3: Future public infrastructure improvements in the Port Planning Area will be made consistent with the Port Master Plan. Policy 2A.3.1.4: St. Lucie County, working with federal, state and local governments, the private sector, and other interested parties, may provide incentives for jobs that exceed the County's average annual wage. Policy 2A.3.1.5: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with federal, state and local governments, the private sector, and other interested parties, will encourage port industries to develop job training programs and use the local workforce to the fullest extent possible. 4.1.f Packet Pg. 79 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . f : A d o p t e d P o r t S u b e l e m e n t 2 0 0 2 ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 2a - 4 Port Subelement Objective 2A.3.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce in cooperation with the City of Ft. Pierce and other governmental bodies shall assist in the development of high quality design standards to ensure that port facilities in the Port Operations Area are compatible with the use of the surrounding area in the City of Ft. Pierce as downtown waterfront development. Policy 2A.3.2.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, in cooperation with other governmental bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, should develop and maintain aesthetically pleasing public port facilities and landscaping to encourage new and expanded business development. Policy 2A.3.2.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce, in cooperation with other governmental bodies, should ensure that port facilities are aesthetically compatible with all newly renovated areas of downtown Ft. Pierce and other adjacent neighborhood areas in conjunction with the City of Ft. Pierce regulations. Policy 2A.3.2.3: Existing activities within the Port of Ft. Pierce Operations Area that are determined to be inconsistent with future uses of the Port should be identified and removed through the negotiated purchase of property or business, code enforcement activities, private/public partnerships, grants, other mechanisms by the appropriate unit of government, or eminent domain. Objective 2A.3.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with federal, state and local governments, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall maintain, increase, and promote marine industry and related scientific and commercial activities at the Port of Ft. Pierce so there is no net loss of marine industry. Policy 2A.3.3.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, in cooperation with other governmental bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall accommodate water-related marine activities such as mega yachts, restaurants, hotels, tall sailing vessels, boat service and repair yards, marina facilities, and related service activities within the Port Planning Area for the benefit of residents and visitors to the community. Policy 2A.3.3.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce, in cooperation with other governmental bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall accommodate water-related marine activities such as mega yachts, marine research vessels, tall sailing vessels, restaurants, hotels, and related service activities within the Port Planning Area for the benefit of the residents and visitors to the community. Policy 2A.3.3.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce, in cooperation with other governmental bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall protect, maintain, and promote marine industry activity from encroachment or displacement by incompatible land uses. Policy 2A.3.3.4: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with federal, state and local governmental bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall encourage the location of additional marine science facilities in the Port Planning Area that are compatible with the Smithsonian and the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution. Policy 2A.3.3.5: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with federal, state and local governmental bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall encourage the location and development of a mega yacht facility that serves as the anchor tenant in the Port Operations Area. 4.1.f Packet Pg. 80 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . f : A d o p t e d P o r t S u b e l e m e n t 2 0 0 2 ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 2a - 5 Port Subelement Objective 2A.3.4: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall allow and support extension of water-dependent recreational and ecotourism uses in the Port Planning Area. Policy 2A.3.4.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with federal, state and local governmental bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall encourage recreational uses within the Port Planning Area. Policy 2A.3.4.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with federal, state and local governmental bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall maintain a public education and information program for the commercial and recreational boating activities on and adjacent to the Port Planning Area to alert and advise those users of the environmentally sensitive resources in the area. Objective 2A.3.5: The Port of Ft. Pierce, in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, shall work with appropriate public safety entities to revise the port security management plan for the Port Operations Area by December 2003. Policy 2A.3.5.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall use its best efforts to ensure that port security will protect port users and citizens from crime or terrorism concerns and prevent any increase in criminal activity or enterprises. Policy 2A.3.5.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with federal, state and local governmental bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall develop a public education program for the port security management plan to ensure that the owners, users, other responsible parties, and members of the public understand port security. Goal 2A.4: Environmental Protection - The Indian River Lagoon is recognized as the most biodiverse estuary in North America and as an important component of the local economic base and the overall quality of life in the community. As such, the integrity of the Indian River Lagoon shall be protected by correcting any detrimental effects caused by current operations and ensuring long-term development and improvement activities are consistent with all local, state and federal environmental laws and regulations. Objective 2A.4.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with federal, state, and local governmental bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall ensure the protection and restoration of the Indian River Lagoon and avoid future degradation of the Lagoon's ecological health due to port activities. Policy 2A.4.1.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with federal, state and local governmental bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, will regulate discharges coming from port activities into the Indian River Lagoon to prevent air and water pollution in violation of any adopted federal, state, or local laws or regulations. Existing port businesses should be retrofitted to reduce pollution in the Indian River Lagoon. Policy 2A.4.1.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working through the Comprehensive Plans and Land Development Regulations of the appropriate local general purpose government, shall address excessive freshwater inflows originating from the Port Planning Area to minimize their impacts on estuarine salinity, consistent with guidelines being developed by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District in the Indian River Lagoon – South Feasibility Study Draft (2001). 4.1.f Packet Pg. 81 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . f : A d o p t e d P o r t S u b e l e m e n t 2 0 0 2 ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 2a - 6 Port Subelement Policy 2A.4.1.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, shall limit inputs of suspended materials, nutrient inflows, and toxic substances from the Port Planning Area into the Indian River Lagoon to state and federal approved limits. Policy 2A.4.1.4: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall work with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties to enforce existing laws and prevent exotic invasive species from entering the Indian River Lagoon via ship’s ballast and bilge water or cargo or any other method. Policy 2A.4.1.5: The Port of Ft. Pierce will develop a port area maintenance program to ensure environmental compliance by the Port and for any activities occurring within the Port Planning Area. Objective 2A.4.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce with work with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, to prevent detrimental effects on the Indian River Lagoon caused by port activities by supporting estuarine diversity and the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of the population of endangered and threatened species. Policy 2A.4.2.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall work with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties to preserve and restore seagrass beds and mitigate any permitted losses to existing seagrass beds caused by port activities to the maximum extent possible. Policy 2A.4.2.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, shall protect endangered and threatened mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates from port activities in the Indian River Lagoon. Policy 2A.4.2.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, shall take appropriate actions to protect and conserve fin and shellfish resources in the Indian River Lagoon from damage due to port activities. Objective 2A.4.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, shall protect and maintain the existing natural coastal areas and resources within the Port Planning Area. Policy 2A.4.3.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations of the appropriate local general purpose government, shall address maintenance and reduction of existing air quality emissions from port activities to ensure that new emissions from the Port meet applicable air quality standards. Policy 2A.4.3.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, shall create a scientific advisory committee, composed of researchers and managers from the Smithsonian Institute, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, and other regional marine research institutions, to provide scientific advice on port operations and activities (commercial, industrial and recreational) that may impact the Indian River Lagoon. Policy 2A.4.3.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, will develop a list of best management practices for 4.1.f Packet Pg. 82 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . f : A d o p t e d P o r t S u b e l e m e n t 2 0 0 2 ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 2a - 7 Port Subelement environmental protection which have been used successfully by other Ports to ensure efficient and effective management of port operation activities while providing environmental protection. Policy 2A.4.3.4: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, should encourage the use of an absorbing type system of bulkheading where possible to protect the natural coastline in the port and surrounding areas. Policy 2A.4.3.5: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, will, by January 2006, identify, acquire (if necessary) and permit a permanent spoil disposal site for materials dredged from the port planning area. Objective 2A.4.4: In keeping with the St. Lucie County Manatee Protection Plan (MPP), the Port of Ft. Pierce will work with other governmental agencies and private interests to improve protection of the manatees and enforcement of existing related laws within the Port Planning Area. Policy 2A.4.4.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, will adjust future and proposed dock design and construction to be consistent with manatee protection measures. Policy 2A.4.4.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, will conduct maintenance dredging in the Port Planning Area in a manner that is consistent with manatee protection measures. Policy 2A.4.4.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, will conduct activities involving expansion of ship berths and maintenance of channels in a manner that is consistent with manatee protection measures in the Port Planning Area. Policy 2A.4.4.4: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, will conduct activities involving explosives in a manner that is consistent with manatee protection measures in the Port Planning Area. Policy 2A.4.4.5: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, will conduct activities involving sediment removal and disposal in a manner that is consistent with manatee protection in the Port Planning Area. Policy 2A.4.4.6: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, will protect and/or mitigate seagrass beds and submerged aquatic vegetation that serve as manatee habitat in the Port Planning Area. Policy 2A.4.4.7: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, will help to develop guidelines and establish an education program for crew procedures regarding observing and avoiding manatees when arriving and departing from docks in the Port Planning Area. Goal 2A.5: Public Access - The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, shall enhance public access to the Port Planning Area. Objective 2A.5.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, shall develop an integrated open space system to 4.1.f Packet Pg. 83 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . f : A d o p t e d P o r t S u b e l e m e n t 2 0 0 2 ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 2a - 8 Port Subelement provide public access between those portions in the Port Planning Area that are open to the public and the surrounding community. Policy 2A.5.1.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, shall facilitate public access to short-term parking. Policy 2A.5.1.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall encourage unobstructed public access to designated public fishing areas. Policy 2A.5.1.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall cooperate with and support efforts of other interested governmental bodies in providing access to unobstructed scenic views of the Indian River Lagoon. Policy 2A.5.1.4: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall encourage the City, County, and State to improve and maintain an orderly network of streets and entrances to access port facilities. Policy 2A.5.1.5: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall develop an integrated open space system along the waterfront of the Port Operations Area, with the exception of areas where such access would pose a safety or security concern or where it would interfere with approved port activities. Policy 2A.5.1.6: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall encourage multi-use marine recreational activities, walkways, and multiuse path within the open space system in the Port Planning Area and provide linkages with the network in Fort Pierce. Goal 2A.6: Emergency Management - The public will be protected in various emergency situations through cooperation between the Port of Ft. Pierce and other governmental bodies to achieve maximum levels of safety and to restrict commerce of hazardous materials in the Port of Ft. Pierce. Objective 2A.6.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with regional and state emergency management agencies, private interests, and other interested parties, shall identify new and existing procedures to ensure public safety in the event of a hurricane or other natural disaster. Policy 2A.6.1.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall comply with the comprehensive emergency management plans of appropriate local general purpose government to ensure safe evacuation of the Port during times of a hurricane or other disasters. Policy 2A.6.1.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall work with the City of Ft. Pierce and St. Lucie County to ensure that all development activities within the Port Planning Area, including the Port Operations Area, are consistent with State of Florida’s policies on development within areas identified as Coastal High Hazard Areas. New residential uses within areas designated as Coastal High Hazard as defined in Rule 9J-5, FAC., shall be discouraged. Objective 2A.6.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, shall comply and cooperate to ensure that adequate procedures are in place to respond to a hazardous material spill. Policy 2A.6.2.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall comply with the processes of federal, state, and local governments for safe and expedient cleanup of hazardous spills. 4.1.f Packet Pg. 84 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . f : A d o p t e d P o r t S u b e l e m e n t 2 0 0 2 ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 2a - 9 Port Subelement Policy 2A.6.2.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall cooperate with governmental bodies to provide complete and timely information to the public in the event of a hazardous materials accident. Goal 7: Landside Infrastructure - Landside and waterside infrastructure serving the Port of Ft. Pierce should meet the Port's future requirements in a manner consistent with the abilities of the appropriate agencies to provide the services needed to support approved port activities. Objective 2A.7.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with regional and state emergency management agencies, private interests, and other interested parties, shall identify new and existing procedures to ensure public safety in the event of a hurricane or other natural disaster. Policy 2A.7.1.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, should limit increased traffic congestion in the Port Planning Area and on roadways adjacent to the Port Planning Area consistent with the adopted levels of service in the Comprehensive Plan of the appropriate local general purpose government. Policy 2A.7.1.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce should enhance and expand activities that tie the Port to the St. Lucie County Airport and coordinate with the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA), the Governor’s Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development (OTTED), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad, Tri-rail and other possible rail services, in order to encourage multimodal development, maximize intermodal transportation connections, and facilitate the continued economic growth, development, and vitality of St. Lucie County. Beginning in December 2003 and continuing annually thereafter, the Port of Ft. Pierce shall prepare a State of the Ports Report to demonstrate to the public how activities of both facilities are furthering the quality of life of St. Lucie County residents. Policy 2A.7.1.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, should facilitate expansion of public transit to and from the Port Planning Area. Goal 2A.8: Navigation Channels - Navigation channels serving the port's maritime and recreational activities shall meet existing and limited future needs as outlined in this plan. Objective 2A.8.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall maintain the maximum channel depth at 28 feet with its current width as identified on the Army Corps of Engineer’s Project Condition Survey dated August 2001. Policy 2A.8.1.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall coordinate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Florida Inland Navigation District to provide for the maintenance of the navigation channels, including location of spoil disposal sites. Policy 2A.8.1.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall coordinate with the U.S. Coast Guard in the placement and maintenance of the navigational aids within the port area. Policy 2A.8.1.3: The Port of Ft. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, will, by January 2006, identify, acquire (if necessary) and permit a permanent spoil disposal site for materials dredged from the Port Planning Area. 4.1.f Packet Pg. 85 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . f : A d o p t e d P o r t S u b e l e m e n t 2 0 0 2 ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 2a - 10 Port Subelement Objective 2A.8.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall seek to improve the condition of Taylor Creek from the S-50 Spillway to the Intracoastal Waterway through maintenance dredging and water quality improvement projects. Policy 2A.8.2.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall request that St. Lucie County include as part of its Capital Improvements Programs, funding for the restoration and improvement of Taylor Creek through maintenance dredging and water quality improvement projects to supplement funds received from other agencies. 4.1.f Packet Pg. 86 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . f : A d o p t e d P o r t S u b e l e m e n t 2 0 0 2 ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) S e a w a y D ri v e O l d D i x i e H w y N o r t h U S 1 Indian RiverLagoon Orange Avenue Avenue D C a u s e w a yNorth C a u s e w a ySouth Indian RiverLagoon Indian RiverLagoon Ta y l o r Creek Port ofFort Pierce 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 Feet This map was compiled from information drawnfrom numerous sources and is provided forreference and informational purposes only. Nowarranties, express or implied, are provided forthe accuracy of the data herein, its use, or itsinterpretation. A tla n ti c O c e a n Legend Port planning area Port operations areaPort Activity Areas Commercial Marine Conservation General Commercial General Industrial Marine Industrial Military Recreation Residential Utility µMap prepared December 8, 2010 Fig. 2A-1 Map revised December 12, 2011 4.1.f Packet Pg. 87 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . f : A d o p t e d P o r t S u b e l e m e n t 2 0 0 2 ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) S e a w a y D ri v e O l d D i x i e H w y N o r t h U S 1 Indian RiverLagoon Orange Avenue Avenue D C a u s e w a yNorth C a u s e w a ySouth Indian RiverLagoon Indian RiverLagoon Ta y l o r Creek Ft. 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Nowarranties, express or implied, are provided forthe accuracy of the data herein, its use, or itsinterpretation. A tla n ti c O c e a n City of Fort Pierce St. Lucie Village Port planning area Port operations area µMap prepared December 8, 2010 St. Lucie Village Future Land Use COM HR/SF I IND R/OS RU SF Ft. Pierce Future Land Use TBD CBD CG CI CM CN CO I INST OS OSC OSR RH RL RM RMHI RMHI-CG RU St. Lucie County Future Land Use COM CPUB IND P/F RH RM RU Fig. 2A-2 Map revised December 12, 2011 4.1.f Packet Pg. 88 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . f : A d o p t e d P o r t S u b e l e m e n t 2 0 0 2 ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 6-19 Conservation Element October 26, 2010 CONSERVATION ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Goal 6.1: The natural resources of St. Lucie County shall be protected, appropriately used, or conserved in a manner which maximizes their functions, and values. Objective 6.1.1: Air quality within St. Lucie County shall meet or surpass National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for all pollutants measured by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Policy 6.1.1.1 - Annually review existing air quality reports and confer with the FDEP on the source(s) of air quality violations and the proper abatement methods. If needed, coordinate with the FDEP in their efforts to enforce clean air standards. Policy 6.1.1.2 - St. Lucie County shall facilitate development that maximizes energy efficiency and sustainability. This shall include implementing Land Development Code standards that promote the types of land use patterns and development techniques that will reduce the total fossil fuel energy required to build and maintain urban land uses. This shall include standards that promote mixed land use patterns, urban infill, public transit and provide non-motorized interconnections between land use types to reduce auto dependence and vehicle miles traveled. Policy 6.1.1.3 - Land Development Code shall incorporate performance standards which combat erosion and generation of fugitive dust particles. At a minimum, construction practices including but not limited to seeding, wetting, and mulching which minimize airborne dust and particulate emission generated by construction activities shall be undertaken within five working days of completion of clearing work. Policy 6.1.1.4 - The County shall continue to support, seek additional funding sources for, and implement the Greenways and Trails Master Plan to facilitate and encourage alternative transportation means. Policy 6.1.1.5 - The County shall review implementable measures that would effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and as financially feasible, enact effective measure to reduce emissions generated by County government operations and by policies effecting community-wide functions. Objective 6.1.2: The County shall continue to enforce Land Development Code provisions which require the conservation, appropriate use, and protection of surface waters. Policy 6.1.2.1 - The County’s Land Development Code shall address comprehensive stormwater management including the following: a. The use of stormwater detention and/or retention; b. Stream bank and shoreline buffer zones; c. General design and construction standards for on-site stormwater management; d. Best Management Practices for urban and agricultural development; and 4.1.g Packet Pg. 89 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . g : A d o p t e d C o n s e r v a t i o n E l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 6-20 Conservation Element October 26, 2010 e. Standards for new discharges to Outstanding Florida Waters. Policy 6.1.2.2 - St. Lucie County shall continue to implement stormwater improvement projects consistent with the Stormwater Management Plan and apply for state and federal funding programs to supplement local programs in the implementation and construction of stormwater management projects. Policy 6.1.2.3 - St. Lucie County shall evaluate the use of the following mosquito control techniques during the development of the new stormwater regulations: a. Maintenance of any required littoral areas and upland buffers; b. A one-foot or other appropriate buffer between the bottom of stormwater ponds and the water table; and c. Fish ponds for use during low water periods. Policy 6.1.2.4 - St. Lucie County shall support the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan, the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), the CERP IRL – South Projects, the IRL National Estuary Program Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan, and any other state, federal or regional projects designed to achieve reductions of direct run-off and stormwater pollutants to the surface waters within the County, as well as conservation of water resources. Policy 6.1.2.5 - Within one year of amending the Comprehensive Plan the Land Development Code stormwater management provisions shall be adopted to require a vegetated and functional littoral zone to be established as part of the surface water management system of upland water bodies occurring on development sites. Policy 6.1.2.6 - St. Lucie County shall encourage the preservation of natural scenic views of natural waterways through the site plan review process. Policy 6.1.2.7 - The County shall not support the reclassification of any surface water body within County boundaries to acknowledge lower water-quality conditions unless necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare. The County shall support any effort to reclassify surface water bodies to accommodate higher standards. Policy 6.1.2.8 - The County shall take an active role in supporting the development of appropriate attenuation facilities and ecosystem restoration projects in the County in order to eliminate pollutant flows into the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary and the St. Lucie River. Policy 6.1.2.9 - St. Lucie County shall restrict the construction of artificial waterways (canals) which provide access to any of the rivers, streams, creeks, canals, or other waters of the State or their tributary systems for the purposes of navigation, aesthetics, recreation, and or enhancement of property. Policy 6.1.2.10 - The County shall maintain, and improve, surface water quality within St. Lucie County according to South Florida Water Management and Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations and standards. Policy 6.1.2.11 - St. Lucie County shall support and assist with projects that further the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Initiative goals to restore and 4.1.g Packet Pg. 90 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . g : A d o p t e d C o n s e r v a t i o n E l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 6-21 Conservation Element October 26, 2010 maintain ecosystem elements most resembling natural, healthy functions of a complex balanced aquatic system. Policy 6.1.2.12 - The County shall support FDEP in monitoring activities in the Port of Ft. Pierce to ensure Best Management Practices (BMP) are implemented to avoid negative impacts to the lagoon and ocean water habitats. Policy 6.1.2.13 - The County shall support the reconnection of impounded wetlands to the Indian River Lagoon to improve the productivity of estuaries; and the implementation of adaptive management strategies for saltwater marshes and mangrove systems which are consistent with Best Management Practices for mosquito control. Policy 6.1.2.14 - Ensure that surface water management systems be designed and operated consistent with state, federal and regional standards, and the County’s adopted Level of Service Standard. Policy 6.1.2.15 - No new untreated point source discharges into estuarine and coastal waters, for stormwater runoff, will be permitted. Objective 6.1.3: The County shall continue to enforce Land Development Code provisions which require the protection and maintenance of the natural functions (flow and storage) of the 100-year floodplain. Policy 6.1.3.1 - The County's Land Development Code shall include the use of programs to protect or maintain floodplain, such as reduced parking, conservation easements, cluster site planning and micro-siting of buildings. The County shall continue to strictly enforce regulations that direct development away from floodplains and provide upland buffers along the floodplain. Policy 6.1.3.2 - The County shall continue to protect and acquire floodplain through the Environmentally Significant Lands Program, cooperative agreements with state and federal acquisition programs, and the recordation of conservation easements. Policy 6.1.3.3 - Floodplain management initiatives for unincorporated areas which may impact or be beneficial to other jurisdictional areas within the watersheds shall be coordinated and developed in cooperation with all other affected jurisdictional entities. Objective 6.1.4: The County shall continue to enforce Wetland Protection Standards within the Land Development Code which require the preservation, creation and restoration of wetlands in a manner that results in no net loss of function and value within the County's jurisdiction. Policy 6.1.4.1 - The Land Development Code shall require the following information on site plans for new development: a. The location and extent of wetlands located on the property; b. Measures to assure that normal flows and quality of water will be provided to maintain wetlands after development; and c. Measures to mitigate for any unavoidable wetland impacts proposed as part of the development. 4.1.g Packet Pg. 91 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . g : A d o p t e d C o n s e r v a t i o n E l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 6-22 Conservation Element October 26, 2010 Policy 6.1.4.2 - The Land Development Code shall provide criteria for: a. Project modification measures to reduce wetland loss and degradation. All projects shall be required to maximize design modifications to ensure wetland impacts are avoided or minimized to the maximum extent feasible; b. The evaluation of proposed wetland alteration for permitted uses; c. The mitigation of wetlands alteration which include, but are not limited to, the restoration of disturbed wetlands, creation of additional wetlands, or enhancement of functions and values provided by existing habitats. Policy 6.1.4.3 - The County shall continue to require a minimum 50-foot buffer zone of native upland and transitional vegetation along rivers, creeks, and estuaries, to be maintained from the landward extent of state waters or from Mean High Water of the rivers, creeks, and estuaries; whichever is greater. Policy 6.1.4.4 - The land development regulations shall require on all new development sites, the installation or preservation of a native vegetative buffer adjacent to all wetlands, submerged lands, or other surface waters, regardless of whether these be naturally occurring or manmade. Policy 6.1.4.5 - The County shall through the development review process and in cooperation with and coordination with the appropriate wetland and regulatory agencies, continue to conserve and protect wetlands from detrimental physical and hydrological alteration. The regulation of activities in, on or over wetlands or other surface waters and the management and storage of all surface waters shall be pursuant to applicable local, state and Federal requirements. All development will be directed away from wetlands through enforcing the most restrictive of these requirements. The County standards shall, at a minimum, include the protection of wetlands in accordance with wetland classifications identified under Objective 6.1.14 of the Conservation Element. Policy 6.1.4.6 - The Land Development Code shall include the use of programs to protect or maintain wetlands, such as reduced paving, conservation easements, cluster site planning and micro-siting of buildings. Policy 6.1.4.7 - The County shall provide appropriate administrative support in the acquisition of additional wetlands and uplands as part of the Savannas Preserve State Park. Policy 6.1.4.8 - The County shall support wetland mitigation programs by federal and state agencies that will not weaken local regulatory authority and will ensure no net loss of wetland function and provide for a measured increase in restored wetland function. Policy 6.1.4.9 - The County shall continue to identify and inventory wetlands, and analyze wetland areas for those which could be considered high quality wetlands of high functional value. The County shall provide for the protection, appropriate use and conservation of these areas based on criteria which consider the administrative and fiscal constraints of the County. Potential mechanisms shall include acquisition, restriction or prohibition of activities, and incentives to protect 4.1.g Packet Pg. 92 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . g : A d o p t e d C o n s e r v a t i o n E l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 6-23 Conservation Element October 26, 2010 and maintain wetlands. Policy 6.1.4.10 - Any wetland impact occurring within St. Lucie County shall be mitigated within St. Lucie County, unless waived by the Board of County Commissioners. Policy 6.1.4.11 - The County shall require that setback requirements from jurisdictional wetlands are maintained by continued implementation of the Land Development Code. Policy 6.1.4.12 - Protection of wetlands and other surface waters is preferred to destruction and mitigation due to the temporal loss of ecological value and uncertainty regarding the ability to recreate certain functions associated with these features. Mitigation will be considered only after the applicant has complied with the land development code requirements regarding the avoidance and minimization of wetland impacts. Policy 6.1.4.13 - All wetlands and adjacent buffers preserved on the development site shall be protected by a conservation easement that is dedicated to a government agency or other entity acceptable to the Board of County Commissioners. Said conservation easement shall provide for the protection and perpetual maintenance of the wetland and buffer. The proposed preservation area shall be designated on all site plans and application materials. Policy 6.1.4.14 - When it is determined that a wetland violation has occurred, restoration of the affected wetland shall be required and no permits for the development shall be issued, until the required restoration is completed. There shall be no off-site mitigation to compensate for illegally altered wetlands. When it is determined that a wetland violation has occurred, restoration shall be required before any development permits are issued, or within 90 days, whichever occurs first. Policy 6.1.4.15 - All development applications that include wetland habitat shall be consistent with all applicable Federal, State and County regulations and the goals, objectives and policies of the County's Comprehensive Plan. The most restrictive of these regulations shall be enforced. Objective 6.1.5: The County shall continue to enforce Land Development Code which requires the conservation, appropriate use, and protection of the quality and quantity of groundwater. Policy 6.1.5.1 - St. Lucie County shall enforce the Wellfield Protection program standards, including: a. Assure adequate and safe water supplies to present and future citizens of the County; b. Comply with Federal and State regulations in the best interests of the County and its future growth and development; c. Avoid crisis water supply situations through careful groundwater resources planning and conservation; d. Identify and protect the functions of public well-field areas, including recharge of those areas, and provide incentives to keep the present and future public well fields compatible with the needs expressed in a. above; 4.1.g Packet Pg. 93 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . g : A d o p t e d C o n s e r v a t i o n E l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 6-24 Conservation Element October 26, 2010 e. Ensure that new development is compatible with existing local and regional water supply capabilities; and f. Protect present and future public wellfields against depletion and contamination through appropriate regulation, incentives, and cooperative agreements. Policy 6.1.5.2 - St. Lucie County shall cooperate with Federal, State, and local agencies in monitoring groundwater levels and quality. Policy 6.1.5.3 - Activities and land uses known to adversely affect the quality and quantity of water sources and natural groundwater recharge areas shall be regulated to protect the quality and quantity of these resources. Policy 6.1.5.4 - St. Lucie County shall continue to cooperate with SFWMD to properly seal unpermitted active drainage wells and abandoned free-flowing artesian wells. Policy 6.1.5.5 - The County shall continue to identify existing and potential threats to the quality of waters within the Well-field Protection Areas. Policy 6.1.5.6 - The County shall provide for open space as a part of the requirements for all development and redevelopment to promote shallow water aquifer recharge and stormwater filtration. Objective 6.1.6: The County shall protect and conserve the natural functions of soils which includes, at a minimum, the following policies and regulations. Policy 6.1.6.1 - The County shall require through the Land Development Code the consideration of hydrologic, topographic, and vegetative cover factors in the site plan review process of proposed developments. Policy 6.1.6.2 - The Land Development Code shall include regulations to protect environmentally sensitive lands relating to destructive activities and uses such as off road vehicle use. Policy 6.1.6.3 - Assist the St. Lucie County Soil and Water Conservation District in those activities directed at minimizing soil erosion. Policy 6.1.6.4 - The County shall coordinate with other agencies and organizations which have initiated data collection programs to acquire water quality and turbidity information as it relates to soil erosion. Policy 6.1.6.5 - Clearing of native vegetation on newly platted subdivision lots prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction on the single family lot shall be limited to that which is necessary for roads, utilities installation and drainage. Policy 6.1.6.6 - Amend the Land Development Code within one year of adoption of this element to require new development activities to be consistent with the soil conditions in the area in which the activity is proposed. In those instances where soil modifications are necessary, all activities should utilize best management practices as identified by the Soil Conservation Service. 4.1.g Packet Pg. 94 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . g : A d o p t e d C o n s e r v a t i o n E l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 6-25 Conservation Element October 26, 2010 Objective 6.1.7: The County shall continue to regulate mining to ensure the conservation, appropriate use, and protection of minerals in a manner that safeguards all of the County's remaining natural resources, including ground and surface waters and upland plant communities. Policy 6.1.7.1 - The Land Development Code shall include criteria developed as a result of a continuing monitoring and evaluation program of the County's drainage systems, wetlands, and other surface waters. Mechanisms to maintain the functioning of drainage systems, wetlands, and surface waters that existed prior to resource extraction shall be developed. Policy 6.1.7.2 - The Land Development Code shall include locally determined criteria for buffers which address sight, sound, and airborne particulate matter between resource extraction activities and adjacent existing and future land uses. The airborne particulate matter criteria shall also address trucking operations access points to be utilized as part of the mining operation. Policy 6.1.7.3 - The Land Development Code shall include locally determined criteria which specifies suitable conditions for reclamation. These criteria shall address the potential for land forms capable of supporting diverse and beneficial land uses, time limits on implementation of reclamation, revegetation to minimize wildlife habitat lost, and shoreline treatments for water bodies which address appropriate safety and environmental considerations. Policy 6.1.7.4 - The Land Development Code shall encourage the use of recycled materials for roadway construction, where practicable. Policy 6.1.7.5 – Within one year of amending the Comprehensive Plan, the Land Development Code shall be amended to identify that at a minimum, mining shall not be permitted in the following environmentally sensitive areas: a. The North and South Savannas; b. Atlantic Coastal Ridge; c. Within any identified environmentally sensitive area or within 200 feet of such an area; d. Coastal High Hazard Area; e. Hutchinson Island; or f. Environmentally sensitive areas as defined in this element. g. Any area designated as a Category I or Category II wetland in this element. Policy 6.1.7.6 - Enforce the County's Land Development Code which requires a reclamation/restoration plan be submitted as part of the required application for an extractive use permit. Objective 6.1.8: The County shall protect native upland vegetative communities, and shall protect listed species and their habitat. This shall be accomplished through the County Environmentally Significant Lands Acquisition program, ongoing natural resource protection programs and the implementation of Land Development Code. Policy 6.1.8.1 - The County shall require all nuisance and invasive exotic vegetation (e.g. Brazilian pepper, Australian pine and Melaleuca) be removed 4.1.g Packet Pg. 95 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . g : A d o p t e d C o n s e r v a t i o n E l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 6-26 Conservation Element October 26, 2010 and eradicated at the time of development or redevelopment of a nonresidential use and residential site plan projects and, where appropriate, replaced with native or drought tolerant species that are adapted to existing soil and climatic conditions. Policy 6.1.8.2 - The County shall protect state and federal listed plant and animal populations and their native habitat, including intact canopy, understory and ground cover upon which these populations depend for survival. Protection mechanisms include: a. Assisting in the application of and compliance with Federal and State regulations; b. Consulting with appropriate Federal and State agencies during development reviews when listed species may be onsite; c. Establishing management programs with incentives for private landowners to protect or conserve habitats, such as reduced parking, landscaping, or credit for park and recreation impact fees; d. Using guidelines in the Land Development Code regarding conservation easements, cluster site planning and micro-siting of buildings; e. Assisting the state in developing an education program to promote the preservation of endangered and threatened species; and f. Proposed site clearing activities within the known range of listed species or where such species are expected to occur based upon habitat suitability and species ranges shall be surveyed by qualified environmental consultants and/or government ecologists prior to approval and commencement of such activities to determine whether or not populations of listed plant and animal species occur. Policy 6.1.8.3 - Lands acquired through the County's Environmentally Significant Lands Program for preservation shall be preserved and managed for natural habitat, listed plant and animal species and passive resource recreational needs of the public. Policy 6.1.8.4 - The Land Development Code shall include criteria which allow utilization of Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) or other flexible methods of land development transfer that would direct development from unsuitable lands to those most suitable for active use. Policy 6.1.8.5 - Except as provided for in Policy 1.1.2.2 of the Future Land Use Element, all lands within development sites proposed as conservation and open space areas shall be held in single ownership by a homeowners' association or other entity approved by the County attorney that will be responsible for the perpetual maintenance of the conservation or open space area. Except as provided for in Policy 1.1.2.3 of the Future Land Use Element open space and conservation areas shall not include lands utilized to meet the minimum lot size requirements. Policy 6.1.8.6 - The County shall require the use of native or drought tolerant vegetation adapted to existing soil and climatic conditions in landscaping. Policy 6.1.8.7 - St. Lucie County shall review as part of each Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the Comprehensive Plan the existing criteria and standards 4.1.g Packet Pg. 96 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . g : A d o p t e d C o n s e r v a t i o n E l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 6-27 Conservation Element October 26, 2010 for the protection of the remaining native plant communities within the County as identified by the Florida Natural Area Inventory. For the purpose of this plan, native plant communities shall include intact ground cover, understory and canopy layers where applicable. Policy 6.1.8.8 - St. Lucie County shall require the submission of an environmental impact report, which addresses concerns for habitat preservation and species protection for projects on parcels greater than ten acres, or that are located on the barrier island, the Atlantic Coastal Ridge, are adjacent to public conservation lands, or are otherwise considered Environmentally Sensitive Areas as defined in this Element. The County may provide a process for the consideration of a waiver of this requirement, subject to meeting standards as may be described in the County’s Land Development Code. Policy 6.1.8.9 - The County shall continue to identify native upland vegetative communities. The County shall provide for the protection, appropriate use and conservation of these areas based on criteria which consider the administrative and fiscal constraints of the County. Potential mechanisms shall include acquisition, conservation easements, restriction or prohibition of activities, and incentives to protect and maintain these areas. Policy 6.1.8.10 - Land use decisions shall consider the effects of development impacts on fish, wildlife and habitat and the cumulative impact of development and redevelopment upon wildlife habitat. In cases where Federal or State listed species are known to be present, a condition of development approval will be that if habitat is preserved, a Preserve Area Management Plan be prepared by the applicant, and that it be approved by appropriate state and/or federal agencies prior to initiation of development. The management plan shall detail the schedule and management methods used to maintain or improve the habitat, the funding mechanism to properly implement the plan over the required period of time, and shall follow the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission’s recommendations for managing wildlife listed species when applicable. In addition, this policy shall apply to any species or native habitat the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council determines to be regionally rare, endangered or threatened with extinction. To ensure adequate protection, protected plants and animals, which cannot be provided with sufficient undisturbed habitat to maintain the existing population in a healthy, viable state on site, shall be effectively relocated in accordance with local, state and federal regulations and accepted best management practices. Policy 6.1.8.11 - The County shall continue to support the County Land Acquisition Selection Committee whose function is to utilize the 1992 Upland and Wetland Inventory and Federal, State, and local resources, to formulate a master acquisition list of lands having native upland habitat. The overall objective is to ensure the preservation of a minimum of 12,500 acres of the 1992 remaining native upland habitat, with the highest priority being those classified as endangered or threatened as well as those properties having habitats that are facing destruction as a result of urban development and which recognizes relationships to those areas of native habitat already under public and/or private preservation. 4.1.g Packet Pg. 97 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . g : A d o p t e d C o n s e r v a t i o n E l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 6-28 Conservation Element October 26, 2010 Policy 6.1.8.12 - The Land Development Code shall provide that existing on-site native upland habitat be incorporated into required site plans as a part of open space areas, as required landscaping or as a part of minimum yard areas so that as much of the identified habitat as is practicable is maintained. Policy 6.1.8.13 - The County shall require clustering, micro-siting of structures or other protective mechanisms to preserve native vegetative communities or protected species habitats. Policy 6.1.8.14 - The County shall, by December 2012, consider allowing fees in lieu of on-site preservation of upland native plant communities. Considerations, at a minimum, shall include the practicality of on-site preservation, the size and quality of the impacted community and the quality and distance to any surrounding vegetative community. Any fees collected shall be for the purpose of habitat acquisition/preservation that would be more environmentally beneficial and provide a net increase in area. Policy6.1.8.15 - Within one year of adoption of this element, St. Lucie County shall include within its Land Development Code criteria and standards for the protection and preservation of native upland vegetative communities as described by the Florida Natural Areas Inventory. The criteria shall include, but not be limited to, the following: a. Size of the property on which the development activity is to take place; b. The type, quality and sensitivity of the native habitat including utilization by native and listed wildlife; c. Methodologies to be employed in protecting and preserving habitat and diversity; d. The presence or occurrence of listed species on-site; e. The size and quality of similar habitat adjacent or in close proximity; f. Provisions for clustering, micro-siting, density transfers or other mechanisms to avoid or minimize impacts; and g. Mitigation measures designed to avoid a loss of habitat. Objective 6.1.9 - The County shall develop a hazardous waste management program for the proper recycling, storage, collection, and disposal or transfer of hazardous materials and wastes. Policy 6.1.9.1 - The County shall continue to provide a transfer facility for household and small quantity generators of hazardous wastes. Policy 6.1.9.2 - The County shall develop emergency response plans to handle accidents involving hazardous materials or wastes. Policy 6.1.9.3 - The County shall continue the recycling program which includes public education on the beneficial use of hazardous wastes using publicized lists of approved recyclers and by subscription to the Southern Waste Information Exchange. Policy 6.1.9.4 - The County shall continue to support State-sponsored Amnesty Days to collect hazardous wastes in the County; and shall evaluate the need for scheduling local Amnesty Days. 4.1.g Packet Pg. 98 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . g : A d o p t e d C o n s e r v a t i o n E l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 6-29 Conservation Element October 26, 2010 Policy 6.1.9.5 - The County shall implement an employee training program to properly identify and inspect wastes before they enter the landfill and implement an inspection or screening program to exclude hazardous items such as drums, tanks from unknown sources, waste pesticides, or chemicals from spill cleanups. Policy 6.1.9.6 - The County shall participate with the FDEP and other local governments in the region to develop a regional hazardous waste transfer and storage facility and collection network, if appropriate. Policy 6.1.9.7 - The County shall seek funding from FDEP's Local Hazardous Waste Collection Grants Program to manage hazardous wastes. Policy 6.1.9.8 - The County shall conduct a Countywide underground storage tank assessment and assist any owner in seeking funding to respond to any groundwater contamination resulting from leaking tanks. Policy 6.1.9.9 - The County shall continue a public education program regarding household hazardous wastes, the proper methods of their disposal and alternative nonhazardous substitutes in cooperation with schools, news media, and civic organizations, and in conjunction with Amnesty Day awareness programs. Objective 6.1.10: The County Land Development Code shall require the conservation, appropriate use and protection of current and projected potable water sources. Policy 6.1.10.1 - The County shall cooperate with the South Florida Water Management District to conserve water resources in emergencies and during declared water shortages. Policy 6.1.10.2 - The County shall coordinate with the FDEP, the SFWMD, local municipalities and other appropriate agencies in alternative water supply planning efforts. Policy 6.1.10.3 - The County shall implement a public education program regarding various methods of water conservation at the household and small business level. Policy 6.1.10.4 - The County shall coordinate with the SFWMD in the development and updates of the Regional Water Supply Plan. Policy 6.1.10.5 - St. Lucie County shall continue to coordinate with the SFWMD and other appropriate agencies to identify potable water supply areas. Identified areas shall be protected through adoption of lands development regulations. Objective 6.1.11: St. Lucie County shall promote the protection of natural buffer areas to lessen the adverse effects which adjacent developments might have on managed conservation areas, such as the Savannas State Preserve, Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, and lands purchased for preservation purposes through Federal, State and local land acquisition programs. Policy 6.1.11.1 - St. Lucie County shall cooperate with the FDEP and other applicable agencies in their management programs that provide for the protection of native habitats within the County. 4.1.g Packet Pg. 99 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . g : A d o p t e d C o n s e r v a t i o n E l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 6-30 Conservation Element October 26, 2010 Policy 6.1.11.2 - The County shall enforce all landscape and buffer regulations to ensure the installation and preservation of all required landscape buffers. Policy 6.1.11.3 - Proposed land use activities adjacent to public natural area conservation and recreation lands, shall be limited to activities that will not degrade the natural physical, biological, aesthetic, or recreational functions of such lands. Policy 6.1.11.4 - Land development applications shall identify public and semipublic conservation and recreation lands on or adjacent to the development site. Policy 6.1.11.5 - The County shall continually evaluate the landscape and buffer standards in the Land Development Code and update any portion of the standards that do not adequately protect the County's natural resources. Objective 6.1.12: The biodiversity of the County's natural areas shall be protected and enhanced through public land acquisition, conservation easements, the Land Development Code regulations, and implementation of Management Plans prepared for public owned and managed natural areas. The County shall enact, enforce, and continually review and update land use regulations and land management plans that provide for the protection of natural resources. Policy 6.1.12.1 - The County shall continually evaluate the Resource Protection Standards section of the Land Development Code and update any portion of the standards that do not adequately protect the County's natural resources. Policy 6.1.12.2 - All appropriate Land Development Code required by this Comprehensive Plan shall include the protection of environmentally sensitive upland and wetland areas. Policy 6.1.12.3 - The County shall acquire and support the public acquisition of a diversity of natural habitat types to ensure maximum diversity of native wildlife species. The County shall continue to support the functions and recommendations of the County Land Acquisition Selection Committee. Policy 6.1.12.4 - Imperiled and Critically Imperiled vegetative communities, as defined by the Florida Natural Areas Inventory, including but not limited to scrub, maritime hammock, or coastal dune; wetlands, the North and South Savannas, North and South Hutchinson Island and the Atlantic Coastal Ridge shall be considered Environmentally Sensitive Areas for conservation, appropriate use, and protection to further the goals, objectives, and policies of this Element and County Land Development Code. Development proposals within these areas shall adhere to the following conditions: a. Proposed development projects within a defined Environmentally Sensitive Area, as identified above, must submit as part of a development approval process an Environmental Impact Report. The report shall contain: 1. An inventory of existing vegetation and wildlife based on a field survey; 2. An identification of wildlife or vegetation present that is listed for 4.1.g Packet Pg. 100 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . g : A d o p t e d C o n s e r v a t i o n E l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 6-31 Conservation Element October 26, 2010 protection by the state or federal government; 3. An assessment of the land that will identify the location of all environmentally sensitive habitat or vegetation and will contain a plan to protect the resource; 4. An analysis of the functional viability and quality of the various habitats; 5. A discussion of the impacts, both positive and adverse, on the resources; 6. A discussion of how the proposed development plan maximizes efforts to avoid and minimize adverse impacts to the environment; 7. A discussion concerning whether there is any potential for irreplaceable or irretrievable environmental damage; and 8. If reasonable use of the property cannot occur without adversely impacting on-site natural resources, a mitigation plan shall be required that describes actions to be taken that replace those functions and values of the resource as a result of impacting the resource. b. Those Environmentally Sensitive Areas identified as containing habitat worthy of preservation may require a clustering of allowable density to more suitable areas for development to avoid and minimize impacts to highly sensitive habitat. c. Environmentally Sensitive Areas containing highly sensitive native habitat worthy of preservation may require the habitat be protected through a conservation easement or other method acceptable to the County as defined in the Land Development Code. Only footpaths or entryways will be permitted in such areas. Policy 6.1.12.5 - Environmental Impact Reports required by this Plan shall be conducted by qualified environmental professionals. Policy 6.1.12.6 - Where feasible, the County shall protect critical habitat through acquisition, establishment of public or private conservation easements, purchase of development rights, or through other available means as deemed appropriate. The County shall continue to request assistance in public acquisition of natural areas under federal, state and regional programs or other non-governmental organizations. Policy 6.1.12.7 - The County shall consider the abundance, status, and distribution of endangered ecosystems and other environmentally sensitive lands when reviewing land use proposals and acquisitions. Policy 6.1.12.8 - All native upland and wetland habitats, including those located within Environmentally Sensitive Areas as defined in this Element, that are required to be preserved as part of a development project shall be protected through a conservation easement or other method acceptable to the County. The proposed preservation areas shall be designated on all site plan and permit application materials. Policy 6.1.12.9 - St. Lucie County shall support nature based eco-tourism activities on public preserves that are primarily designed for appreciation of the County's native habitats and wildlife species that can be accomplished in a 4.1.g Packet Pg. 101 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . g : A d o p t e d C o n s e r v a t i o n E l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 6-32 Conservation Element October 26, 2010 manner that does not disrupt wildlife or negatively impact their habitat. The type of recreational activity deemed appropriate for the County's public preserves will depend on the type of native vegetative community on the site. This includes, but is not limited to, hiking, wilderness camping, canoeing, swimming, and wildlife viewing. Activities centers, including, educational centers, museums, and botanical centers will be provided at suitable locations throughout the County. All eco-tourism facilities shall be operated in a manner that does not degrade or reduce the inherent natural functions and values of the natural resources utilized for the eco-tourism use. County owned or managed lands purchased through public land acquisition programs targeting the protection of the natural resources shall only provide access and recreational opportunities that can be provided without degradation of the native plant communities and listed plant and animal species values. Policy 6.1.12.10 - Lands purchased through the County's Environmentally Significant Lands program shall be monitored for visitor impacts which threaten natural areas. If impacts to natural areas are identified a plan shall be prepared to mitigate or eliminate the negative impacts. Policy 6.1.12.11 - The County shall provide multiple-use opportunities on County- owned natural preserve areas, consistent with natural resource protection and conservation, to provide for passive recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, erosion control, maintenance or enhancement of water quality, aquifer recharge protection, or other such functions. Policy 6.1.12.12 - The County shall continue to monitor all credible climate change and sea level rise data and what direct and potential effects this has on natural resources. Based on this data the County shall evaluate and update the resource protection standards of the Land Development Code and this plan as necessary. Policy 6.1.12.13 - To ensure protection of the natural resources of the County identified in this Plan, the county shall direct all incompatible future land uses away from these natural resource systems. Policy 6.1.12.14 - Through the Environmentally Significant Lands Program, the County shall continue the acquisition of properties for the preservation of and restoration of the Indian River Lagoon. Objective 6.1.13: The County shall implement the 2008 St. Lucie County Bicycle, Pedestrian, Greenways and Trails Master Plan to facilitate the implementation of ecological and recreational greenways within its jurisdiction when funding is available. Policy 6.1.13.1 - The County shall coordinate with the state and federal land acquisition programs to encourage connectivity between privately and publicly owned recreational and conservation lands. Policy 6.1.13.2 - The County shall pursue grants from local, state, federal, and private organizations to plan and assemble the greenway network. Policy 6.1.13.3 - The County shall encourage multiuse of greenways, as appropriate, to facilitate the development of shared recreation and wildlife corridor ecological greenways. 4.1.g Packet Pg. 102 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . g : A d o p t e d C o n s e r v a t i o n E l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 6-33 Conservation Element October 26, 2010 Policy 6.1.13.4 – Nonpaved bicycle and pedestrian access shall be encouraged between uses where paved access would negatively impact existing habitats. Policy 6.1.13.5 - To the extent feasible, the County shall beautify and improve areas used by the general public (e.g. roads, sidewalks, bicycle paths, pedestrian walkways, parks and open space areas) to enhance vehicular and nonvehicular movements. The program shall encourage planting standards that promote the use of appropriate native plants in road and utility rights-of-way to restore the original native plant community to the extent practicable. Policy 6.1.13.6 - The County shall utilize, where possible, existing rights-of-way as wildlife corridors and pedestrian areas. Policy 6.1.13.7 - The County shall coordinate with appropriate state and federal agencies to identify natural area greenways and wildlife corridors to link existing public parks, preserve areas and similar areas for conservation and habitat preservation purposes. Policy 6.1.13.8 - The County shall consider incentives that encourage the granting of conservation easements for natural linear greenways and/or scenic drives. Policy 6.1.13.9 - The County shall continue to map existing and proposed greenways, identify gaps in the greenway network, and set forth strategies for the maintenance and expansion of the existing network. Policy 6.1.13.10 - The County shall promote the preservation and maintenance of native plant communities in a contiguous manner to provide wildlife corridors and pedestrian pathways. Policy 6.1.13.11 - St. Lucie County shall continue to cooperate with adjacent local governments to conserve, appropriately use, or protect ecological greenways located within more than one jurisdiction. Objective 6.1.14: St. Lucie County shall use a wetland classification system for purposes of protecting wetland functions and values within the unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County consistent with the Policies cited below. Policy 6.1.14.1 - St. Lucie County shall use the following general classification system for the purposes of protecting wetland functions and values within the unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County. a. Category I wetlands-shall include any wetlands having hydrological connection to natural surface water bodies; any isolated wetland 20 acres or larger; or wetlands containing Strategic Habitat Conservation Areas as identified by the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission. b. Category II wetlands--shall include any isolated wetlands which have been connected to other surface water drainage and are greater than or equal to five acres, or are less than 20 acres and do not qualify as Category I wetlands; c. Category III wetlands--shall include isolated wetlands less than five acres that do not qualify as Category I or II wetlands. 4.1.g Packet Pg. 103 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . g : A d o p t e d C o n s e r v a t i o n E l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 6-34 Conservation Element October 26, 2010 St. Lucie County shall require identification of Category I, II, and III wetlands prior to staff review of all land development proposals, including future land use, zoning, site plan or construction applications. Except for those development proposals seeking a Final Development Order approval, as defined under Policy 9.1.4.4, a formal jurisdictional line determination shall not be required as part of this review. Policy 6.1.14.2 - The County shall not permit development in a Category I or II wetland or any wetland buffer associated with these wetlands, except as follows: a. Clearing and /or constructing of walking trails; b. Construction of boardwalks/catwalks for direct access to water bodies; construction of wildlife management shelters, footbridges, observation desks and similar structures not requiring a dredge or fill for their placement; and c. Clearing and/or construction of electric/ cable utility, stormwater management, water or wastewater infrastructure as needed to provide public service that does not impair the long term viability of the wetland system. d. Alteration is permissible within Category I and II wetlands, and the required wetland buffer as necessary for the above activities if: 1. No other reasonable alternative exists and avoidance cannot be achieved; 2. Such activity is consistent with other policies of the Comprehensive Plan; 3. Such activity complies with the requirements of all Federal, State and local agencies claiming jurisdiction over wetland alteration and adequate mitigation of any adverse hydrological and physical alterations is provided. 4. No more than one percent of any Category I wetland is impacted, except as noted in Policy 6.1.14.3; 5. No more than 15 percent of any Category II wetland is impacted, except as noted in Policy 6.1.14.3; 6. Appropriate mitigation is provided. Policy 6.1.14.3 - In addition to the alteration provisions of Policy 6.1.14.2, alteration of a Category I or II wetland may be allowed when no other reasonable alternative exists and avoidance and minimization of impacts cannot otherwise be achieved. Any provision of this Comprehensive Plan or the land development code related to the preservation of a Category I or II wetland that precludes all reasonable economically viable use of the property or would prohibit a reasonable public use of the property and which if applied would result in a compensable taking of the property may be waived to the extent necessary to provide the minimum reasonable use, public or private, of the property. These provisions shall only be waived following the review and approval of the Board of County Commissioners, or their designee, in a manner set forth in the Land Development Code. The standards for the granting of any waiver shall be set forth in the Land Development Code and shall be consistent with the general standards and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. Policy 6.1.14.4 - Alteration of a Category III wetland may be allowed when no reasonable alternative exists and avoidance and minimization of impacts cannot 4.1.g Packet Pg. 104 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . g : A d o p t e d C o n s e r v a t i o n E l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 6-35 Conservation Element October 26, 2010 be achieved. Any provision of this Comprehensive Plan or the land development code related to the preservation of a Category III wetland that precludes all reasonable economically viable use of the property or would prohibit a reasonable public use of the property and which if applied would result in a compensable taking of the property may be waived to the extent necessary to provide the minimum reasonable use, public or private, of the property. These provisions shall only be waived following the review and approval of the Board of County Commissioners, or their designee, in a manner set forth in the Land Development Code. The standards for the granting of any waiver shall be set forth in the Land Development Code and shall be consistent with the general standards and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. Policy 6.1.14.5 - The County shall require a minimum 50-foot buffer between Category I or II wetlands and new development activity in order to protect water quality, preserve natural functions, and preserve wildlife habitat. The buffer, as measured landward from the approved jurisdictional line, shall be maintained in a natural vegetative state and be free of exotic and nuisance species as defined by the Florida Pest Council. Policy 6.1.14.6 - All new development on lots less than five acres and not containing a Category I or II wetland shall provide a minimum 25-foot buffer between the wetland jurisdictional line and the area of development. The buffer, as measured landward from the approved jurisdictional line, shall be maintained in a natural vegetative state and be free of exotic and nuisance species as defined by the Florida Pest Council. No development shall occur within the wetland buffer except as identified in 6.1.14.2. Policy 6.1.14.7 - St. Lucie County shall assess the specific and cumulative impacts of all proposed new development or redevelopment activities, including single family building permits, on all wetlands that may be located on the property in order to ensure that the natural functions of the wetlands are protected and conserved through the implementation of wetland protection standards which shall include consideration of the types, values, functions, sizes, conditions, and locations of wetlands. Policy 6.1.14.8 - Removal, encroachment, or alternation of Category III wetlands may be allowed with the extent of such activities being determined on a case-by- case basis in conjunction with applicable regulatory agencies and in the interest of public benefit. Objective 6.1.15. The Board of County Commissioners shall consider the Wetland Inventory and Evaluation Study expected to be completed by June 2011, and designed to facilitate the development of policies and procedures to improve the protection of the existing wetlands in the County. Policy 6.1.15.1 - The Wetland Inventory and Evaluation Study shall at a minimum: a. Develop a GIS tool to assist County staff engaged in ongoing wetland management and evaluation of proposed impacts, b. Indentify, inventory and classify wetlands by the functions performed and describe the geographic extent of wetland classes; and c. Identify gaps in the existing federal, state and county regulatory 4.1.g Packet Pg. 105 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . g : A d o p t e d C o n s e r v a t i o n E l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 6-36 Conservation Element October 26, 2010 mechanisms through which the County might lose certain types of wetland resources and functions. Policy 6.1.15.2 - Within one year after completion of the Wetland Inventory and Evaluation Study the County shall amend its Land Development Code to adopt wetland protection measures that will incorporate a classification system inclusive of wetland functionality and address gaps in the existing regulatory mechanisms. Policy 6.1.15.3 - Within two years after the completion of the Wetland Inventory and Evaluation Study the County shall amend its Comprehensive Plan to include the updated wetland protection measures developed as a result of the Study. Policy 6.1.15.4 - Through the development review process the County shall continue to update the wetland inventory and mapping tools. 4.1.g Packet Pg. 106 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . g : A d o p t e d C o n s e r v a t i o n E l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 4-29 Infrastructure Element October 26, 2010 INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES POTABLE WATER SUBELEMENT Goal 4A.1: Provide needed public utilities in a manner that results in the most effective, environmentally sound, safe and economic potable water systems consistent with present demand and future growth requirements and that promotes orderly, compact urban growth. Objective 4A.1.1: The County shall provide potable water facilities that do not promote urban sprawl. Policy 4A.1.1.1 - The utility service areas, as delineated in the Water and Wastewater Master Plan, will be determined on the basis of economy and efficient operation but will not promote linear or leapfrog development. The utility service areas shall be reviewed and updated every 5 years (beginning 2013) and shall not include those areas already being served by Fort Pierce Utility Authority or Port St. Lucie Utilities. Policy 4A.1.1.2 - The County Utility District will determine the most cost effective and efficient means of providing potable water services to all areas of the urban service area as depicted in Policy 1.1.5.1 in a manner that will not promote linear or leapfrog development consistent with Policy 1.1.5.2. The County Utility District will determine the most cost effective and efficient means of providing potable water services for all development approved by the County Commission within the unincorporated areas of the County outside the urban service area which approval is subject to the provision of central water service within such development. Policy 4A.1.1.3 - In order to prevent sprawl and leapfrog development in the unincorporated areas of the County, no water or sewer utility companies shall be permitted to construct or install water or sewer facilities to serve or provide water or sewer utility service to new development within the unincorporated areas of the County without the consent of the County Commission. Policy 4A.1.1.4 - The County shall monitor and review the availability of potable water service from the various potential suppliers of such service to the unincorporated areas of the County through a Service Availability Report. Objective 4A.1.2 - The County shall implement procedures for ensuring that when a development permit is issued, pursuant to the then current Service Availability Report, adequate facility capacity is available or will be available to serve the development concurrent with the impacts, in order to meet the adopted LOS standards. 4.1.h Packet Pg. 107 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . h : A d o p t e d P o t a b l e W a t e r S u b e l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 4-30 Infrastructure Element October 26, 2010 Policy 4A.1.2.1 - All development will be specifically conditioned on the availability of services necessary to maintain LOS standards as adopted within this Comprehensive Plan. Policy 4A.1.2.2 - The LOS standard for those areas of the unincorporated County served by FPUA shall be 117 gpcd (FPUA Water Use Permit, 2007). Policy 4A.1.2.3 - The LOS standard for potable water systems other than those owned and operated by FPUA shall be permanent and seasonal residents - 100 gpcd. Policy 4A.1.2.4 - The County shall include in the annual Service Availability Report an update of all improvements, expansions, or increases in the capacities of facilities of the various potential suppliers of service to the unincorporated areas of the County to ensure compatibility with the established LOS standards for such facilities. Policy 4A.1.2.5 - The County shall prepare annual summaries of capacity and demand information for each facility of the various potential suppliers of service to the unincorporated areas of the County. Policy 4A1.2.6 - Development approved by the County Commission within the unincorporated area of the County requiring central potable water service will only be permitted when such development ties into existing potable water facilities of or makes provision for obtaining potable water service from the County Utility District, the Fort Pierce Utility Authority or the City of Port St. Lucie within their respective water utility service areas in accordance with the then current adopted utility extension policy of the applicable potable water service provider. Policy 4A.1.2.7 - The County shall require that developments of regional impact determine the available quantity and quality of water resources for treatment to potable water beneath the development; determine the effect of withdrawal on surrounding environment, users and potential users; and make such information available to the County. Objective 4A.1.3: The County will establish and maintain a five-year and twenty-year schedule of capital improvement needs for the public facilities in the recognized County service areas. Policy 4A.1.3.1 - The following public facility improvements within a facility type are to be considered in the following order of priority, as determined by the Board of County Commissioners: A. Replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities, including repair, remodeling and renovation of facilities that contribute to achieving and/or maintaining levels of service. B. New facilities that reduce or eliminate existing deficiencies in levels of service. 4.1.h Packet Pg. 108 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . h : A d o p t e d P o t a b l e W a t e r S u b e l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 4-31 Infrastructure Element October 26, 2010 C. New facilities that provide the adopted levels of service for new growth during the next five fiscal years, as updated by the annual review of the Capital Improvements Element. D. Improvements to existing facilities, and new facilities that significantly reduce the operating cost of achieving and/or maintaining levels of service. E. New facilities that exceed the adopted levels of service for new growth during the next five fiscal years by either: 1. Providing excess public facility capacity that may be needed by future growth beyond the next five fiscal years, or 2. Providing higher quality public facilities that are contemplated in the County’s normal design criteria for such facilities. F. Facilities not described in Subsections A through E, above, but which the County is obligated to complete, provided that such obligation is evidenced by a written agreement the County executed prior to July 31, 1990. G. All facilities scheduled for construction or improvement in accordance with this Policy shall be evaluated to identify any plans of State agencies or the South Florida Water Management District that affect, or will be affected by, the proposed capital improvement. H. Project evaluation may also involve additional criteria that are unique to each type of public facility, as described in other elements of this Comprehensive Plan. Policy 4A.1.3.2 - In the event that the planned capacity of public facilities is insufficient to serve all applicants for development orders, the Board of County Commissioners will schedule capital improvements to serve developments in the following order of priority: A. Previously approved orders permitting new development, B. New orders permitting redevelopment, and C. New orders permitting new development Objective 4A.1.4: The County shall take steps to insure that entities in the unincorporated County are adequately served, and in order to protect our drinking water shall investigate needs for waste disposal other than septic tanks and sewage systems. Objective 4A.1.5: The County shall coordinate with the other potential providers of central potable water service within the unincorporated areas of the County so that the extension of, or increase in the capacity of, facilities to meet future potable water capacity is available when needed. Policy 4A.1.5.1 - Prior to issuance of a building permit, the County shall require that all applicants provide verification that water service can be provided in conformance with the policies in this plan and that adequate system capacity is available if a central system is to be utilized. Goal 4A.2: The County shall aggressively indentify, protect, conserve, and best utilize the County’s available water supply resources. 4.1.h Packet Pg. 109 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . h : A d o p t e d P o t a b l e W a t e r S u b e l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 4-32 Infrastructure Element October 26, 2010 Objective 4A.2.1: The County shall continue to review and update the wellfield protection plan for public potable water supply sources in or adjacent to the unincorporated County. Policy 4A.2.1.1 - The County shall in conjunction with FDEP, SFWMD, the St. Lucie County Health Department and existing utility systems, determine and map the location of all existing public potable water supply wells which are permitted to withdraw 100,000 gpd or greater. The County shall annually update this map and keep copies of this map on file. Policy 4A.2.1.2 - The County shall in conjunction with FDEP, SFWMD, County Health Department, utilities and other potential providers of central potable water service establish the probable location of public potable water supply wells in the County. Policy 4A.2.1.3 - The County shall identify land uses which may not be compatible with, and may contribute to the degradation of, public potable water supply wells. Policy 4A.2.1.4 - The County shall identify land uses with existing or future public potable water supply wells. Policy 4A.2.1.5 - The County shall update the Wellfield Protection Ordinance by January 31, 2012 Objective 4A.2.2: The County shall continue to develop a comprehensive water conservation program incorporating, at a minimum, the following policies. Policy 4A.2.2.1 - The County shall continue to require water saving devices in new construction, consistent with the requirements of the Florida Building Code. Policy 4A.2.2.2 - The County shall enforce the landscaping portion of the existing Land Development Code and on an ongoing basis require more exacting provisions for native landscaping plants. Policy 4A.2.2.3 - The County shall coordinate with the FDEP, the SFWMD, local municipalities and other appropriate agencies in alternative water supply planning efforts and shall implement reuse programs and potable water conservation strategies as identified in the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan and the UECWSP. Policy 4A.2.2.4 - The County shall encourage reuse and reclamation of water for irrigation, landscape, agriculture, and industry as an alternative to the use of potable water supplies. Policy 4A.2.2.5 - The County shall provide for education of the public concerning the need for water conservation and the use of gray water for irrigation. Policy 4A.2.2.6 - No Conditional Uses for sand mining and no re-zonings to Industrial, Extraction (IX) will be granted within public potable water supply recharge areas designated through the Wellfield Protection Ordinance; when the information is available to designate aquifer recharge areas, this policy will be revised through a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to include those areas. 4.1.h Packet Pg. 110 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . h : A d o p t e d P o t a b l e W a t e r S u b e l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 4-33 Infrastructure Element October 26, 2010 Objective 4A.2.3: By December 2010, the County shall implement the Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan, prepared by the SFWMD, by amending the Land Development Code to identify water available and allocation rates to protect natural systems from competing water uses. Policy 4A.2.3.1 - For normal, average rainfall years, water availability, use, allocation, and management plans, the County shall prevent the increasing water demands from reducing the important ecological, recreational and navigational values provided by the natural systems. Policy 4A.2.3.2 - Water use, allocation, and management plans for emergency drought and flood situations shall avoid irreversible impacts on ecological systems and minimize long term adverse impacts. Policy 4A.2.3.3 - The County shall not rely upon water supply sources outside its jurisdictional boundaries to meet the water supply needs of new growth and development until water availability, use, allocation and management plans have been adopted for the proposed source areas which specifically allocate water for such use. Goal 4A.3: The County shall institute a program to identify the availability of public potable water supplies required to provide for the growth needs in the unincorporated County. Objective 4A.3.1: In cooperation with the SFWMD, the County shall, implement a master plan which determines and quantifies groundwater resources available to growth areas in both the surficial and Floridan aquifers, evaluates methods of treatment, considers environmental impact, considers alternative financing options, and provides a schedule for County acquisition of water service. Policy 4A.3.1.1 - The County shall update the Water and Wastewater Master Plan approximately every 5 years to identify and provide for public water supplies to include: A. Identification of areas of high growth potential which are (or will be) isolated by existing service areas, natural geographic boundaries, political boundaries, low growth potential areas, or other demarcations. B. Projection of population growth in these areas. C. Inventory of existing package water treatment plants within the area, their condition, and their potential for acquisition. D. Establishment of needs of a public water system, based on LOS, provision of service by potential suppliers of water and population as established above. Policy 4A.3.1.2 - The County shall as part of the Master Plan Update process, if financially feasible, authorize or cause to be authorized, a treatment and transport study to determine the recommended methods for supplying water treatment and transport, if necessary, for each service area identified under Policy 4A.1.1.1. The studies will include: 4.1.h Packet Pg. 111 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . h : A d o p t e d P o t a b l e W a t e r S u b e l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 4-34 Infrastructure Element October 26, 2010 A review of needs, based on projected population and LOS. An inventory of available water quantity and quality data. An analysis of potential aquifer sources, well locations, treatment methods, environmental effects, waste disposal considerations, and economic costs and efficiencies. Recommended method of treatment. An evaluation of environmental effects, waste disposal considerations, and costs. Identification of transfer needs and alternatives to deliver treated or raw water from the source to the distribution system. An application to SFWMD for water withdrawal from the selected aquifer(s). A recommendation for wellfield location, configuration, source aquifer, number and spacing of wells. Objective 4A.3.2: The County shall provide, where feasible, public water supply service within the unincorporated areas of the County; criteria for evaluating the feasibility of providing such public water service will be part of each Water Master Plan Update. Policy 4A.3.2.1 - The County shall authorize engineering and financial studies for areas identified under Policy 4A.3.1.1, which studies will include: A. Review of area needs and time frame for development. B. Preliminary identification of facility development necessary to meet the needs and timing of provision of public water service. C. Preliminary cost estimates and a schedule of capital expenditure projects financial considerations, including recommended method of funding, rate structure and revenue projections. Policy 4A.3.2.2 - The impact new customers have on potable water infrastructure, including water supply, treatment facilities, transmission and distribution systems shall be borne by those new customers, and shall be funded by the new customers in advance of the provision of potable water infrastructure. Policy 4A.3.2.3 - In order to provide the most cost effective and efficient provision of public water service within the unincorporated areas of the County, the County shall communicate with the other potential providers of public water service regarding availability of and willingness to provide public water service from such providers to meet the needs of development within the unincorporated areas of the County through a bulk purchase agreement with the County. SOLID WASTE SUBELEMENT Goal 4B.1: Provide the most cost-effective solid waste management, transportation and disposal facilities for St. Lucie County. Objective 4B.1.1: Establish standards for level of service. Policy 4B.1.1.1 - Ensure sufficient capacity at the landfill through the year 2037, establish the following standards for level of service for the County's solid waste facilities: 4.1.h Packet Pg. 112 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . h : A d o p t e d P o t a b l e W a t e r S u b e l e m e n t ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e ) RESOLUTION NO. 15-041 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA SUPPORTING PROPOSED LEGISLATION PROVIDING ASTATEWIDE BAN ON HYDRAULIC FRACTURING, ACID FRACTURING, AND WELL STIMULATION PERFORMED FORTHE PURPOSES OF EXPLORATION OR PRODUCTION OF OIL OR NATURAL GAS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following determinations: 1. Well stimulation treatments may involve the use of hundreds of chemicals, some of which are known to be carcinogenic or could otherwise be harmful to human health. 2. Exposure to the chemicals used in well stimulation treatments may pose a widespread and significant risk to public health and safety and the environment. 3. Well stimulation treatments may involve the use of substantial amounts offreshwaterat a time when many Florida municipalities are struggling with the impacts that water scarcity may have in the state in the near future. 4. The wise stewardship of our natural resources involves protection of Florida's water supplies and water resources for generations to come. 5. Protection of Florida's water supplies and resources is better accomplished by prevention of contamination and environmental degradation, ratherthan attempting to clean up contamination and restore degraded environments after the fact. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, bythe Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida: 1. This Board supports a statewide ban on the use of hydraulic fracturing, acid fracturing and well stimulation treatments performed for the purposes of exploration or production of oil or natural gas in the State of Florida due to the potential harmful impacts on the environment and natural resources of St. Lucie County. 2. The County Administrator will send a letter and a copy of this resolution to the Florida Legislature and the Governor of the State of Florida showing the Board's support for a statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing, acid fracturing and well stimulation performed forthe purposes of exploration and production of oil and natural gas in the State of Florida. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 315` day of March, 2015. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST- ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA 2 BY: 2 L4 Deputy Clerk Chair APPROVED AS MfORM/(Nd CORRECTNESS: BY: County Atto 4.1.i Packet Pg. 113 At t a c h m e n t 4 . 1 . i : R e s o l u t i o n N o 1 5 - 0 4 1 B a n n i n g F r a c k i n g ( 3 0 1 1 : T C P - P o r t E l e m e n t U p d a t e )