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r SAN , 9 14 91 BOOK 88 PAGE b Due to the separation of the left turn movements at the two driveways on S.R. 60, the FDOT has indicated that a traffic signal at S.R. 60 and either project driveway will not be required and will probably never be warranted. 10. Stormwater Management: The stormwater management plan has been approved by the Public Works Department, and a Type "A" permit will be issued. - 11. Landscape Plan and Buffers: The landscape plan is in conformance with (meets or exceeds) Chapter 926 requirements, and includes a 301- 40' Type "D" buffer along S.R. 60 and a 25' Type "B" buffer with an 8' concrete wall along the south property line. Also, 166 laurel oaks ranging from a 2" to a 26" dbh are to be preserved on site. In addition, 471 new trees are to be planted on site. 12. Signage: The applicant has agreed to construct a monument type sign at its SR 60 main entrance as opposed to the standard pylon type sign. The size of the sign face will be regulated by the provisions of Chapter 956. 13. Utilities: The project will be connected to county water and sewer. This meets both concurrency and utilities connection matrix requirements. These utility provisions have been approved by the County's Department of Utility Services and the State Health Department. 14.- Environmental Issues: Since the site is 32.58 acres in size and contains some native -upland vegetation areas, the upland set-aside requirements of section 929.05 apply to the subject site. The applicant proposes to preserve as much native vegetation on site as possible and has agreed to contribute fees in -lieu of preservation to make-up the remainder of the requirements. The vegetation on the subject site consists of native oak/cabbage palm hammock interspersed with exotics (Brazilian peppers), and an old grove which has started to be reclaimed by native vegetation. A detailed vegetative analysis of the site has been conducted and is being reviewed by the staff to determine the total amount of native uplands and the preservation requirements. The applicant is required to preserve 15% of the native uplands or 10% of the overall site whichever is less, pursuant to Section 929.05. The applicant is proposing to preserve, at a minimum, .68 acres on-site and contribute fees -in -lieu of preservation for the remaining acreage of required set aside area. Two rare plants have been identified on the subject property: "Hand adder's tongue fern" (Ophioglossum palmatum) and "Shoestring fern" (Vittaria lineata). The Hand adder's tongue fern and the Shoestring fern are designated by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDA) as "endangered" and "threatened", respectively. The applicant has agreed to attempt to preserve the ferns on site to the extent feasible, by means of plant relocation to a proposed permanent green space. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission have been consulted, and staff has verified that the project as proposed does not contravene state or federal plant protection regulations. 38