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BQOK M PAGE 283 Of the total 286 parking spaces proposed, 248 spaces are proposed in the northern portion of the site, with the northernmost edge of parking spaces to be located 20' from the northern property line. Within that 20' setback, there is an existing 10' wide Type "B" buffer with a landscaped berm that was constructed under the approved 1994 site plan. In the southeast comer of the site, 38 "staff only" spaces are proposed. 11. Landscaping & Buffering Plan: The landscape plan is in conformance with Chapter 926 landscaping and buffering requirements. This includes depiction of a Type "C" buffer which is required adjacent to the residentially designated properties along the north, south, and west boundaries -of the subject site. A 10' wide Type "B" buffer and landscaped berm has already been established along the northern site boundary, adjacent to Sandpointe Lane. 12. Lighting: The applicant is not proposing to change any of the existing lighting for the athletic fields. There will be new site lighting for the area of new construction, including the parking lot proposed to be located adjacent to the north property line. The applicant has indicated on the site plans that all new lighting will be shielded, and the source of illumination will not be visible from off-site. These provisions will meet county standards regarding light shielding. 13. Utilities: The school will continue to be serviced by City of Vero Beach water and sewer facilities. 14. Concurrency: Concurrency for schools is based on enrollment. Since the proposed expansion will increase enrollment, a concurrency certificate is required. The conceptual plan lists the present enrollment at 375 students which will increase to 540. Therefore, the applicant is required to obtain a concurrency certificate prior to building permit issuance, and has executed a concurrency acknowledgment agreement. Thus, concurrency requirements related to site plan approval are satisfied. 15. Environmental Issues: Previously, St. Edwards established a 6,100 square foot upland conservation area. This conservation area exceeded the site's native upland conservation area requirement which was related to a previous site plan approval. That easement was established based on 10% of the overall site's total native upland area of 60,000 square feet. Since the construction proposed with the current site plan request will impact the existing conservation easement, the applicant is proposing to relocate and increase the conservation easement to cover an area of 9,150 square feet. The 9,150 square foot area will satisfy the upland set-aside requirements applicable to the site. Staff has no objection to relocation of the conservation easement. Prior to site plan release, the conservation easement will need to be released and relocated as depicted on the site plan. The site's native upland habitat area consists of a coastal hammock located close to SR A -1- A. Although the new construction will result in destruction of a portion of the hammock, the proposed site plan and conservation easement will also preserve a portion of the hammock adjacent to SR A -1-A. The applicant is constructing a wet stormwater detention facility at the west end of the site. Because the lake area exceeds half an acre, littoral zone plantings are required The applicant's plans make provisions for the littoral zone planting. CEI August 12, 1997