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M •Wetlands: The overall 5.57 acre site contains 1.46 acres of jurisdictional wetlands. The proposed project will leave the entire 1.46 acres of wetlands undisturbed. Therefore, a county wetland resource permit is not. required for the proposed development. •Habitat: Environmental planning staff has determined that the area of development does not contain habitat that may harbor endangered plant or animal species. Therefore, a habitat analysis of the site is not required. 17. Dedications and Improvements: Currently, 150' of Indian River Boulevard right-of-way exists adjacent to the subject site. In order to provide for the 200' ultimate right-of-way for the Boulevard, 25' of additional right-of-way will be needed .from the site. The Public Works Director has indicated that the county will purchase the additional 25' of Boulevard right-of- way. Public works staff indicate that they are currently negotiating with the applicant for the right-of-way purchase. These negotiations are handled separately from this site plan application. The proposed site plan is designed to accommodate the 25' dedication. 18. Special Exception General Review Criteria: In its review of this application, staff has made the following findings in regard to the general review criteria for special exception uses found in LDR section 971.05(7) and (9): 1. Ingress/egress and traffic safety have been adequately addressed in the site's access, parking lot, and building access layout. All county codes relating to these issues are satisfied. 2. Off-street parking and loading areas have been adequately provided including provisions for overflow parking and a separate, covered drop-off area for residents. 3. Utilities in the form of public water and sewer service have been adequately provided. 4. Screening and buffering have been adequately provided, including landscape plantings between parking space and driveway areas and Indian River Boulevard, and between the proposed building and 4th Court. 5. Signs and lighting have been addressed in the site plan review and meet all county requirements. 6. Required yards and open space have been accommodated by the proposed design, including accommodation of setbacks after the acquisition of 25' of Indian River Boulevard right-of-way from the site. 7. Consistency with the comprehensive plan and LDRs: As described in this report, the proposed use, intensity, and site plan design are in accordance with the comprehensive plan and LDRs. 8. Compatibility with surrounding uses: The project intensity, location, and screening is adequate to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses. 9. Public health, safety, and welfare: No adverse impacts on public health, safety, and welfare are anticipated since the project design meets all utility services, environmental health, and traffic and drainage engineering requirements. BOOK 96 T-tU.20.3 SEPTEMBER 26, 1995 31