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F' SEP 24- 19-9i than the 213 spaces required by the general parking standard for secondary schools. The study was reviewed and approved by the County Traffic Engineer, with the provision that 15% of the 146 total required spaces (22 spaces), must be provided as grassed overflow parking areas. The general parking requirement for schools is based upon the number of classrooms, and assumes a high number of students per classroom. The major difference between the actual parking study results for St. Edwards and the general standard was due, in part, to the fact that the number of students per classroom at the private school is significantly lower than the number of students per classroom in typical public schools. All of the methods, results, and conclusions of the study were approved by the County Traffic Engineer. By way of approval of the site plan application, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the reduction in spaces indicated by the approved parking study. 9. Stormwater Management: The Stormwater Management Plan has been reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department, subject to the issuance of a cut and fill waiver being granted by the Board of County Commissioners. 10. Landscape Plan: The landscape plan is in conformance with Chapter 926, including a "Type C" buffer along the north and south property lines. 11. Utilities: The project is currently serviced by City of Vero Beach Utilities Department. The City will continue to serve this project. 12. Environmental Concerns: Presently, there is a variety of exotic nuisance vegetation growing on the site. There is a stand of Australian Pines along the south property line and Brazilian Peppers growing along the Indian River. Pursuant to 929.08, the applicant is required to remove all exotic nuisance vegetation. The eastern portion of the project has some remnant native upland vegetation. This native upland area covers approximately 1.39 acres. The applicant will place 10% of that area in a conservation easement pursuant to 929.05. This arrangement has been approved by the County's Environmental Planning section and will meet the requirements of 929.05. 13. Dedications and Improvements: none are applicable. 14. Concurrency: A concurrency certificate for this project was issued June 25, 1991. Therefore, all applicable concurrency requirements have been met. 15. Specific Land Use Criteria: a. Sites for secondary schools shall be located near thoroughfares so as to discourage traffic along local residential streets in residential subdivision. Elementary schools should be discouraged from locating adjacent to major arterial roadways. b. For the type of facility proposed, the minimum spatial requirements for the site shall be similar to standards utilized by the Indian River County school board and the State of Florida. C. No main or accessory building shall be located within one hundred (100) feet of any property line not adjacent to a street or roadway. No main or accessory building shall 32