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NOTE: Staff's recommendation is to enlarge the initially proposed conservation tract area or buffer area to S.R. A.I.A. where the proposed Trail alignment runs parallel to S.R. A.I.A.; the applicant has agreed to this. (See attachment #16) 7. Other Areas Abutting Jungle Trail: The Orchid Island Associates project also abuts other significant stretch- es of Jungle Trail from the subject proposed realignment area south to C.R. 510 and north to the Polo Club project. The applicant proposes establishing a 20' roadway/conservation easement as well as a 20' buffer and a 30' habitable building setback along the Trail where the project abuts the Trail. NOTE: Staff's recommendation is to better define and restrict uses and structures allowed in the proposed "30' habitable building setback" by making it a buffer area. 8. Traffic Circulation: Based upon the County's recently completed north Jungle Trail survey and information provided by the applicant, the Public Works Director has indicated that the proposed new alignment would better accommodate grove service traffic than the existing alignment. The first turn in the existing alignment has a turning radius of 100', while none of the curves in the proposed realignment have turning radii less than 1201. The roadbed width and recovery area of the new alignment would be equal to or exceed that of the existing alignment. The proposed alignment roadbed is to consist of a stabilized marl base. Reviewing Agency/Department Comments: The following is a synopsis of reviewing agency comments: a. County Attorney's Office: approve (no objections) b. County Utilities: approve as long as new right-of-way is obtained concurrently. C. Public Works: (Engineering, Road & Bridge, Right -of -Way): no objections; however, roadway dedication is preferred instead of easements as proposed; Management Plan should apply. d. FP&L, Southern Bell: approve e. Town of Orchid: approve; proposal should improve traffic safety and enhance beauty of Trail. f. FDOT: no objection as long as projec.t entrance on. S.R. A.I.A. meets DOT standards. g. State Division of Historical Resources: the proposal could impair the historic character of the road and its potential eligibility for listing in the National Register. However, (pursuant to a June 1, 1989 conversation with Mr. Bill Thurston of the Division) the historical character and integrity of the existing Trail could also be adversely affected and degraded by development and adverse changes in the ambiance or character of the surroundings and environ- ment. h. Florida Native Plant Society: the County would benefit from approving the realignment and securing a conservation ease- ment over the hammock. Along the existing subject Trail segment, some native species do exist, but the area is largely invaded by exotic species and the accompanying understory is severely disturbed. The hammock area that could be preserved in the proposed conservation tract is extensive enough to be viable and is a habitat complete with canopy and understory species. i. Indian River County Historical Society: the proposal fails to take steps ... "to preserve the historical integrity of the Trail while accomplishing the realignment." As proposed, "...the application does not meet the requirements of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of 1982; Ordinance #85-64 of 1985; nor the Jungle Trail Management Plan adopted April 11, 1989, regarding realignment." It is recommended that the 33 BOOK ��