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On Top Of The World - Skye at Candler Hills West - Waiver Request to Improvement Plan in Review
Project #2025070026 #33058 Parcel #35300-000-00
Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC
LDC 6.12.12.A - Sidewalks
CODE states Sidewalks shall be provided in the Urban Area, Rural Activity Centers, and Specialized Commerce Districts along arterial, collector, and major local streets where these streets adjoin the project and minimally along one side of the internal streets. Sidewalks shall be constructed with all-weather surfaces and shall meet Americans with Disabilities Act, Florida Building Code, and FDOT Design Standards.
APPLICANT A sidewalk is not required per the master OTOW cross section. In lieu of sidewalks, On Top of the World Communities provides multi-modal path sand pedestrian facilities outside of the residential pods.
LDC 2.22.4 Tree Removal
CODE states: Assessment Methodology for Existing Trees: Trees shall be evaluated by survey, and/or aerial imagery, site inspection (drive-by), and through the use of other data (e.g. soils, topography, etc.) to assess the general type, size, and quality of existing trees. Also, a tree survey of a one-acre may be used to assess larger areas that have a similar and comparable tree type and distribution. Site, roadway, grading and drainage, and other design requirements shall be assessed to determine if the existing tree area has the potential for preservation. Preliminary design will prioritize the preservation of existing tree areas where possible, and will assess all wooded areas, even those with small diameter trees. 1. If analysis shows that there are areas with the potential to be preserved, site design will work to minimize disturbance and implement construction protection measures as outlined in section 6.7.3 Tree Protection. 2. If analysis shows that trees will not likely be able to remain, a determination will be made as to the following: a. If the area likely has more than 100” per acre pre-development, the landscape shall be designed to replace a minimum of 100” per acre post-development (no survey provided). b. If the area may have more or less than 100” per acre pre-development, the landscape shall be designed to have a minimum 100” per acre post-development (no survey provided). c. If the area likely has much less than 100” per acre pre-development, the landscape shall be designed to replace to the lesser amount. In this case, a survey shall be provided to confirm pre-development inches per acre. 3. Following construction, the actual remaining protected areas shall be documented on final as- built plans provided to the county.
APPLICANT request 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.
LDC 6.7.4 & 6.7.8 Shade Trees & Tree Replacement
CODE states: Required and Provided Trees: 1. The use of 2-inch shade trees and #7 (5-6’ ht) pine shade trees shall be acceptable where shade trees are required, including as replacement trees, in buffers, and within non-residential accessory uses such as recreational and operational sites. 2. As allowable by code exemptions, single family residential (SFR) lots shall be excluded from tree preservation. 3. Shade trees provided on SFR lots as required by property covenants shall credit towards tree requirements. 4. In order to allow the preservation of large contiguous tree-save areas across the development, the balancing of tree quantities from one neighborhood to another shall be allowed. The client shall maintain and regularly update a record of the tree balance based on existing and proposed planted and preserved trees and updated as needed according to the as-built plans.
APPLICANT requests to allow 2-inch 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 to achieve this by installing smaller trees that are easier to establish, and over time will perform with little long-term difference.
LDC 6.8.2 and 6.9.2A Submittal Requirements
CODE states Landscape, Irrigation, and Marion Friendly Landscape Areas (MFLA): Overall planting and MFLA plans shall be provided to the county within ninety (90) days following final improvement plan approval. These plans shall generally designate areas of tree preservation, code required buffers, and MFLA areas. Overall requirements shall be provided, but the plans may or may not include any specific planting design. The client typically installs landscape planting above the minimum required by code. They use an internal design and review process where they designate “upgrade” planting areas along with enhanced required buffers. This design typically includes the use of drought tolerant and native plants, and point source irrigation as required by the Bay Laurel Community Center Development District (BLCCDD). BLCCDD also reviews irrigation plans on commercial sites and along the right-of-way. Final as-built construction plans shall be provided to the county along with final clearance request.
APPLICANT requests to allow landscape submittals to be 90 days following improvement plan approval.
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