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Calesa Township - Chestnut Grove - Waiver Request to Improvement Plan in Review
5575 SW 67th Avenue Rd Ocala
Project #2025010020 #32357 Parcel #35300-000-14
Tillman & Associates Engineering
LDC 6.13.2.A(3) - Stormwater Management Minimum Requirements
CODE states the location and design parameters for all retention/detention areas including: (a) Dimensions or coordinates for constructability. (b) Cross sections, to scale, along the width and length of each pond, showing the design high water elevation, estimated seasonal high-water elevation, pond top elevation, pond bottom elevation, side slope steepness, maintenance berm width, sod stabilization of the pond side slopes, and appropriate vegetative cover on the pond bottom. A typical cross section can be used instead when sufficient information is shown on the plan view which minimally includes pond width and length call outs as measured at the pond's top and bottom elevations. (c) Soil boring location with labels.
APPLICANT is requesting a waiver to reduce the minimum berm width from 12' to 8'. All DRA's will be privately owned and maintained.
LDC 6.12.2.A - Right-of-way
CODE states Right-of-way shall be platted or dedicated, meeting the minimum right-of-way width established in Table 6.12-1, to provide for the necessary access and other needed infrastructure improvements supporting the proposed development. Right-of-way can be provided by easement if approved by DRC.
APPLICANT is requesting a waiver for the use of 30' R/W's within the subdivision.
LDC 6.8.2. - Landscape plan requirements
CODE states A landscape plan which indicates the following is required for all development except for individual single-family homes and duplexes.
LDC 6.9.2. - Submittal requirements
CODE states an irrigation plan shall be provided prior to issuance of a development order or building permit.
APPLICANT requests to allow landscape submittals to be 90 days following improvement plan approval, as outlined in the attached. Please see "Landscape Submittals" attachment.
LDC 6.7.4. - Shade trees
CODE states Shade trees are required for all developments excluding residential developments.
LDC 6.7.8. - Protected tree replacement requirements
CODE states All trees not permitted for removal must be protected and maintained. For those protected trees permitted for removal, trees shall be replaced in accordance with the minimum standards set forth below.
APPLICANT requests to allow 2" shade trees and #7 (5-6' ht) size pine shade trees to meet requirements and receive credit. Owner typically plants additional trees to increase overall shade tree coverage, and would like achieve this by installing smaller trees that are easier to establish, and over time will perform with little long-term difference. Please see attachment.
LDC 2.22.4. - Tree removal
CODE states Purpose and intent. (1) The purpose of this division is to regulate the protection, removal, replacement, and maintenance of trees from or in public and private property. Tree protection and replacement shall work cooperatively with landscaping requirements to preserve and enhance the aesthetic quality of Marion County, complementing the natural and built environments, while providing shade and habitat through: (a) Preservation of existing trees and native plant communities; (b) Replacement of trees that are removed; (c) Maintenance of trees and (d) Prevention of tree abuse; and (e) Enforcement.
APPLICANT requests to allow alternative assessment of existing trees in order to include tree preservation early in the design process and to expedite tree assessment and protection within large tracts as outlined in the attached. Please see "Landscape Submittals" attachment.
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