03/22/2016 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

December 2015 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 14-14979 RESPONSES TO COMPLETENESS COMMENTS FPL OKEECHOBEE CLEAN ENERGY CENTER SITE CERTIFICATION APPLICATION INDIAN RIVER COUNTY (IRC) I. Traffic IRC-1. The applicant and its representatives have coordinated with Indian River County Traffic Engineering and submitted a traffic impact study. Based on that study, Traffic Engineering and the Public Works Director have determined that an eastbound right turn lane on SR 60 at the Main Project Entrance is required. That required improvement needs to be reflected in a revised application section 5.7.2, current page 5-18. Section 6.9.1 (current page 6- 20)and possibly other figures and/or sections need to be updated accordingly. RESPONSE: Based on coordination with FDOT, the proposed geometry and projected peak construction traffic volumes do not require the construction of an eastbound right turn lane on SR 60. As described in SCA Section 5.7.2, Section 6.9.1, and Appendix 10.7.3, the existing level of service B for SR 60 will not be degraded during construction or operation of the Project. Traffic during ' operation of the Project will comply with all applicable non-procedural requirements, including section 952.06, Indian River County Code and the Transportation Element of the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan. More specifically as it relates to an eastbound right turn lane on State Road 60, Section 952 10, Indian River County Code, requires a turn lane where a project equals or exceeds 75 vehicles during the peak hour for right turn movements. As stated in Section 6.9.1 of the SCA, estimated traffic volumes during operation of the Project include approximately 60 total daily trips from all directions. Thus, a turn lane is not required during operation. FPL does not believe that an eastbound right hand turn lane is necessary during construction that is temporary; however, based on the request of Indian River County Traffic Engineering and the Public Works Director, FPL will construct an eastbound right hand turn lane. FPL will provide the design details prior to certification or via a post certification submittal. FPL will work with the appropriate reviewing agencies to develop a condition of certification, if necessary II. Emergency Services IRC-2. Section 3.2.8.3 Medical Facilities: The application states "There are nine hospitals within 30 miles of the Site." A MapQuest sear=ch for road miles, with a starting point at the Main Project Road/SR 60 entrance,yields the following: • Indian River Medical Center is 25.2 miles Sebastian River Medical Center is 34.1 miles • Lawnwood Regional Medical Center is 35.9 miles • Raulerson Hospital is 42.2 miles • Florida Hospital Kissimmee is 66.3 miles It appears that the section needs to be revised accordingly.With respect to Indian River County Fire Rescue Station 7,the mileage appears accurate. RESPONSE: The reference utilized to determine the number of hospitals in the vicinity of the Project is US Hospital Finder (www.ushospitalfinder.com), not MapQuest. According to the referenced source, nine hospitals occur within 30 miles of the Site However, based on an apparent error in the source information, one of the nine, St Lucie Medical Center, is approximately 38 miles from the Site i 10 Attachment 3 211