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b. Gopher Tortoise: There are several gopher tortoises that live on the site. The (W applicant proposes to relocate the gopher tortoises into the proposed on-site preserve area. In order to protect the gopher tortoise population on the project site, the applicant will develop a detailed management plan.that provides for the relocation of gopher tortoises into the conservation(preservation)areas identified on the conceptual PD plan. The applicant will comply with the FFWCC gopher tortoise protection guidelines. The details of the plan will be approved by Indian River County and the FFWCC prior to the initiation of land clearing or tree removal on the project site. C. Wood Stork and Blue Heron: Both bird species use the site for portions of the year. In order to protect the Wood Storks and Blue Herons, the applicant will maintain foraging habitat on site by ensuring no additional net loss of surface water. The applicant proposes to fill approximately 4.67 acres of shallow surface water, consisting mostly of ditches. To off-set that filling, the applicant will create approximately 4.94 acres of littoral zone area throughout the project. The new littoral zone area will provide suitable forging habitat for the Wood Storks and the Blue Herons. Throughout development of the project's design,the applicant's environmental consultant has coordinated with the appropriate environmental agencies on the project's Conservation and Habitat Management Plan. That Plan will need to be approved by all of the jurisdictional agencies,including the County Environmental Planning Section,prior to issuance of any land clearing or tree removal permits. • Uplands: Of the site's approximately 186.33 acres,there are 28.74 acres(15.4%of the total site)that are classified as native upland habitat. Most of the native upland area is located in the northern portion of the site. The remainder of the site consists chiefly of improved pasture and a borrow pit/lake. The applicant is proposing to preserve 4.89 acres of native upland habitat. That constitutes 17.0% of the 28.74 acres considered to be native upland. Thus,the plan proposes preservation of 17.0%of native uplands,an amount which exceeds the county's 15% minimum set aside requirement. • Surface Waters and Wetlands: The applicant proposes to fill/impact approximately 3.01 acres of surface waters on-site and 1.66 acres of surface waters in adjacent canal rights-of- way for a total of 4.67 acres. Most of the surface waters consist of ditches. The applicant will be creating 4.94 acres of littoral zone to mitigate that filling. 17. Emergency Services: The Emergency Services Department will review each preliminary PD plan for access,hydrant location, and other fire protection items. That is a normal part of the preliminary PD plan review process and is the appropriate time for review of such fire protection details. 18. Sign Package: Even though the proposed Market Place/commercial area has a residential-scale and architectural design,it is necessary to ensure compatibility with the surrounding residential areas and avoidance of a "conventional strip commercial" appearance. That requires careful regulation of commercial signage along the 53`d Street and 58th Avenue frontages. Prior to FACommunity Deve1opment\CurDev\BCC\2013 BCC\ProvidencePointereport.doc 15 541