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APR 16 1966 Boos 64 Fe;1S® RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following: 1) that the respondent comply with the landscape require- ments of the site plan by installing eight additional trees on the site; 2) that the respondent submit a voluntary payment of $52,500.00. In the event that the voluntary settlement cannot be reached, staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant staff the authority to pursue available remedies in County court. Chairman Scurlock wished more information about the importance of preserving sand pines, and Planner Challacombe explained that the Roseland area is a predominant area of sand pine scrub regime, which is an important and needed regime in the Treasure Coast Region. In fact, the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission has made a study to develop guidelines for protection and restoration of sand pine habitat a priority item. Planner Challacombe displayed a chart showing location of the site and the scrub pine habitat, emphasizing that this was a heavily forested site. He stressed that this is different than viola- tions brought before the Commission before in that there were specific guidelines set out on the permit, and they were not adhered to. Discussion ensued about the area that was delineated to be cleared, and it was noted that the total site was literally skinned and the 105 trees removed in violation were outside the site plan area. Harvey Harbridge of Michigan Properties, the contractor engaged by Amdeco to carry out this project, came before the Board and pleaded that misunderstanding and confusion led to the violation. Commissioner Lyons inquired if they had received permission to clear the land from the owners or from the county, and Mr. Harbridge stated that they understood the owners did have the permission to do the clearing required to site the building. 44