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The REC designation permits various public parks and recreational facilities. Lands to the east of Subject Property 3, across SR AIA, are designated L-1, Low -Density Residential -1, on the county's future land use map. The L-1 designation permits residential uses with densities up to 3 units/acre. Subject Property 4 Subject Property 4 is designated L-2 on the county's future land use map. Lands to the north, south, and west, are designated C, Conservation, on the City of Sebastian's future land use map. Land to the east of Subject Property 4, across the FEC Railway, is designated RMU, Riverfront Mixed Use, on the City of Sebastian's future land use map. Subject Property 5 Subject Property 5 and properties to the north and west are designated L-1. Land adjacent to Subject Property 5 on the south is designated REC. Environment Subject Property 1 Providing habitat wading birds and fish, Subject Property 1 contains coastal hammock, estuarine wetlands, and freshwater wetlands. This property is within an "AE" 100 year floodplain, with a minimum base flood elevation requirement of five feet NGVD. Subject Property 2 Acquired as an addition to the ±298 acre Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area, Subject Property 2 contains several types of habitats which are used by many species of birds. Included among Subject Property 2's habitats are xeric scrub, coastal hammock, estuarine wetlands, and freshwater wetlands. This property is within an "AE" 100 year floodplain, with a minimum base flood elevation requirement of five feet NGVD. Subject Property 3 Located adjacent to the Indian River Lagoon, Subject Property 3 consists of maritime hammock and estuarine wetlands. The property is within an "AE" 100 year floodplain, with a minimum base flood elevation requirement of five feet NGVD. Subject Property 4 Subject Property 4 is part of the 407 acre North Sebastian Conservation Area (NSCA). That area consists of xeric scrub, pine flatwoods and savanna wetlands. The NSCA contains important habitat for Florida scrub jays, gopher tortoises, eastern indigo snakes, and other rare species endemic to coastal scrub. Bald eagles and sandhill cranes also use the NSCA. Additionally, this property is a primary recharge area for the sur -ficial groundwater aquifer. According to Flood Insurance Rating Maps, the site is located outside of a flood hazard area. Subject Property 5 Containing coastal strand habitat and used by sea turtles for nesting, Subject Property 5 is located within the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge and adjacent to Golden Sands County Park. Except for the easternmost portions, this site is located outside of a flood hazard area. November 13, 2001 50