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required to be installed within the Jungle Trail buffer. However, the developer is proposing to post additional security for additional Jungle Trail buffer work, as described later in this report. Based upon landscaping amounts covered by both bonds, Environmental Planning staff are satisfied that the proposed tree replacement and Jungle Trail buffer work are adequately secured. The county attorney's office has approved the construction contracts for legal form and sufficiency and has approved the format of the performance bonds. All applicable requirements regarding final plat approval have been satisfied regarding standard infrastructure and platting matters. Jungle Trail buffer issues relating to final plat approval are discussed later in this report Pursuant to the county's LDRs, the applicant will be required to obtain a certificate of completion after satisfactory completion of the required improvements. At that time, the applicant will warranty the utility improvements via a utility services department Bill of Sale. All other improvements will be privately dedicated; therefore, no warranty maintenance agreement is required. Jungle Trail Buffer and Tree Replacement Items As a result of the Board's April l I" motion and subsequent meetings with staff, the developer has taken the following actions to resolve tree removahlandclearing violations and related final plat issues: Paid $2,500 tree violation fine to the county (paid April 12, 2000). 2. Identified the general method and cost of replacing 5 live oaks (± 24" diameter) with 5 live oaks (± 24" diameter). 3. Submitted a revised Jungle Trail buffer plan that exceeds the Jungle Trail Management Plan minimums and reflects the referenced tree replacement and various native plantings. 4. Submitted an "additional" contract for construction, in addition to the "original" contract, for the previously referenced tree replacement and extra buffer plantings. Under the "additional" contract, Jungle Trail buffer and tree replacement installation is to be completed on or before April 18, 2001. In addition, the developer has committed to installing all Jungle Trail buffer landscaping, except for the large live oak replacements, on or before July 1, 2000. 5. Submitted an "additional" performance bond, in addition to the `original" performance bond, to guarantee installation of the replacement trees and extra buffer plantings that are proposed under the "additional" contract. The revised Jungle Trail buffer plan will exceed the Jungle Trail Management Plan minimums without the large live oak replacements. Thus, the revised buffer plan satisfies the management plan standards. It is reasonable to allow the developer sufficient time to perform successful transplanting of the large replacement oaks. Such transplanting could require root pruning and replanting in the fall and winter months. In staff s opinion, all of the new plantings within the buffer need to be completely installed by July 1, 2000, to mitigate the denuding of the buffer area that resulted from the illegal tree removal and landclearing activity. The developer has agreed to this timeframe for installation of the new plantings. To implement the July 1, 2000 timeframe for the new plantings (not including the replacement of large live oaks) the standard language of the "additional" contract (attachment #6) needs to be modified in a manner acceptable to the County Attorney's Office. APRIL 189 2000 BOOK -41- E 1�