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CORRESPONDENCE /;' - .. ".. ..-.... Reply To Fon Lauderdale GUice QUANTUM CORPORATE PARK ~~d'l1.Ii'-' / ""'."" <. .;'.'1. c-' <. ~:h,:;.", ~ "V" 8~ ' ~(- :<l/: I ....." June 28, 1990 Mr. Kevin Hallahan, City Forester City of Boynton Beach P.O. Box 310 Boynton Beach, Florida 33425 Re: Dear Kevin: I am writing in response to your proposal to establish a procedure for delineating Sand Pine Microsite areas. However, a procedure has already been established as provided in the Ecological Report, Amendment #3, dated December 20, 1988, For your reference, I have provided herewith a copy of the Ecological Report with highli~hted sections of "Micrositing of 12 Acres of Sand Pine Scrub" and "Response to MIchael Busha's letter to Carmen Annunziato" dated March 9, 1988. These sections address the issues which are identified in your proposal. In summary, the procedure works as follows: 1. Since the Developer cannot give up its flexibility with respect to micrositing Sand Pine Scrub areas until the individual tracts are developed, the Developer has provided a tract map identifying potential remaining areas of 66 acres. A tract map will be submitted quarterly until such time as the 12 acres of Sand Pine Micrositing have been dedicated. Since no additional clearing has taken place affecting Microsite Areas, there has not been a need to resubmit the same tract map as initially presented, 2. The time of dedication and acceptance will be at the completion of lot development so that no danger of destroying dedicated Sand Pine could occur during lot development. "Prior to the commencement of any clearing beyond what was done for the infrastructure improvements, a site plan approval and permit must be obtained from the City of Boynton Beach, This process is the control by which the Developer and the Quantum Park Property Owners' Association assures that no additional Sand Pine Scrub will be cleared without the express permission of the City and the Developer. Such permission will only be givei\vith a complete understanding that a 12 acre area of potential Micrositing still exists within Quantum Corporate Park", 3. Upon the completion of a project on a development site, the Property Owners' Association will investigate the possibility of delineating a Microsite area and will review the site with the City of Boynton Beach Forester. If the site is acceptable, a legal description and survey of the Microsite area will be prepared. Upon delineation of the Microsite area, the total area will be credited toward the 12 acre requirement. A Deutsch/Irelund Properties- Meb'in Simon Joint Venture The 110 Tower. 21st Floor. 110 Southeast Sixth Street. Fort Lauderdale, Florida 3JJOl.J4IS Broward 1305) 763.KKK8. FAX 13051 763-K9% . Palm Beach (407) 734-3555. Dade (3051 945-KllO . K0Il-421-5114 The Building. 1125 Northeast 125 Street. North Miami, Florida 331bl (305) 891-bKOb. FAX (305) K95-K241 ..~, '...........'" Mr. Kevin Hallahan, Continued June 28,1990 Page Two The primary reasons the Developer agreed to identifying the potential available Microsite areas on the tract map was to assure the City and Agencies that sufficient Sand Pine Scrub areas are available to meet our 12 acre requirement. Further, it was agreed that the Microsite areas would be delineated upon completion of a project in order to assure the areas were acceptable after construction of the project. Therefore, it is still my belief that the established procedures address your concerns and identifies a procedure which should facilitate site plan review. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. v'~vm';;.~ ~~I!t( DeveloP~ ~~ager MJT:aem (MHall) Enclosures CC: Mr. George W. Zimmerman Mr. Steven W, Deutsch Dr. Donald Richardson David S, Pressly, Esq. Mr. Tim Cannon Mr, Michael Haag // <~)'!'\ ..., .~.. 100 ell.t Boynton O""ch BoullJVI"Hd f',O. !'lox 310 Boynton """oh, rlorlft" ~:l"26-0:ltO (<071 73~-81lt ;('--00JIj ~ , '{,OYNrl;l{~ ~,,~, dlqll~ 0;".' <., ill L', 1111 r,. 111.. .... fLU JUN 2 0 1990 . CITY of BOYNTON BEACH June 19, 1990 Mr. Mike Towell Quantum Associates 110 SE 6th Street 21st Floor Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-3145 Dear Mike: This letter is in response to your submittal for micro-site approval of the publix Distribution Center three-quarter acre parcel, The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (T.C.R.P.C.) representative reviewed the area and made a recommendation to not accept the site. (See attached letter). The City position must be consistent with the T.C.R.P.C, findings since there are other sites available that can be counted toward the micro-site acreage requirement (twelve acres). In order to facilitate an orderly review of micro-site submittals, I propose Quantum Associates and the City do the following: 1. Review the "Exhibit to Ecological Report", December 20, 1988 map which depicts the individual lots that have potential scrub vegetation. 2. Those individual lots designated by this map submit for possible micro-site areas, in conjunction with developing a site plan. The T.C.R.P.C. letter to the City (see attached letter dated April 25, 1989, paragraph #3, pg. 1) states that Quantum Associates has agreed to a review procedure for all future micro-site lots. 3. The total acreages accepted for micro-sites be subtracted from the overall 66 scrub sites until an aggregate of 12 acres of micro-sites are established. 4. An updated map showing the remaining scrub acreage be used by the City, T.C.R.P.C. and Quantum Associates to accurately depict those micro-site areas accepted. S. The final acceptance of each micro-site area is predicted on no intrusion into the designated area by construction activity, and isolating the areas from the site where feasible. If you feel this approach to the micro-site submittals is acceptable, please respond with your comments. This review would also help to facilitate processing each site plan with the Planning and Building Departments. Sincerely, lie~ ~ I+d~~ Kevin J. Hallahan Forester/Horticulturist CC: ~imothy Cannon, Interim Planning Director vMike Haag, Site Development Administrator KJH/ad DOC:A:MTL tfeOlUfe COOlt , regionol planniQ9 council --- / !Ct. l!,.Ide martin ""!"'.~ '.!'1A""""if!,'- ,-;'-~ "B'\!~'~,'t'-~l ' ~ _ _' .,,~A;.;,(;~~l"'\ il,' . '", it.. ~L.l. ~ II ,I" '~~;~'..:!i~,\;; ~JJJ"\.~ ~ ~ ~:; v ~:~ 1. Ii <p:' 1" .' ",."" .~ ; oc l\j 5\ f: lOt> !1,'/ ;~i ;~: ~'::;\ ?' ..f! f:fLFIvcn \ \ i I I li/'" (l G I'/n" I '\" \ ." '.. '/ ~.~~\ ./ \/\ ,',',/ , " ,: <) V /-' , " " J "~~lJJ~ May 4, 1990 Mr. Kevin Hallahan Parks Department city of Boynton Beach Post Office Box 310 Boynton Beach, FL 33425-0310 Subject: Quantum Park Development of Regional Impact, Scrub Preserve Dear Mr. Hallahan: Enclosed please find a copy of my April 25, 1989, letter to Carmen Annunziato regarding the identification of the final 12 acres of scrub required to meet the 40 acres required preserved under Development Order Condition 6. The letter outlines the conditions under which staff found the proposal acceptable. Also enclosed is the "Exhibit to Ecological Report, 20 December, 1988" so that you may make a copy for your file. There are no notes on this exhibit indicating which areas staff considered "very poor representatives" of scrub; however, I would be happy to look at any or all of them at any time (schedule permitting). I did look at the three-quarter-acre strip just east of the publix distribution center's eastern fence line on April 19, 1990, as you requested. At least half of that strip falls in the "very poor" category. I saw some mature sand pines as well as a few smaller planted ones, which looked dead. The understory has been removed and the ground cover is dominated by the exotic natal grass. When we spoke by phone April 30, I indicated that the three- quarter acre could still be counted toward the remaining 12 acres of preserve called for in the Development Order, but only because it was immediately adjacent to Preserve Number Two. In examining the Exhibit, however, I see that the piece is separated from the preserve by a railroad line and lot #72. Therefore, this is not a suitable preserve area. Only 12 additional acres of scrub need to be preserved to meet the Development Order Condition of 40 acres. Sixty-six acres of potential preserve are identified on the Exhibit, most of which are in decent condition. Therefore, there is no justification for accepting scrub not including intact f/\,{ (~OJI22t .40!il 3228 ..w. martin downs blvd. suite 205 . p.o. box 1529 palm city, florlda 34990 phone (4n7ti~ 21t-4rYJ'l : H,:CUM 26g ,lUG!)" Mr. Kevin Hallahan Parks Department May 4, 1990 Page Two canopy, understory, and ground cover, unless it will serve as a buffer to one of the existing preserve areas. staff concurs that the only habitat preservation for the Quantum Development of Regional Impact site required by the Development Order is the 40 acres. This is consistent with Council's 25 percent policy. If you have any questions, please call. Yours truly, sall~ ~ Regional Planner SB:pm Attachments C €.(Jha l-f, IE - -, CITY of BOYNTON BEACH Q) Nailinf: · :~ ~.. Telephone ~ Address Post Oftice Bo, 310 Bl1' nton Beach FL 33425-0310 \,,(7) 738-7480 100 E D0vnton Beach Blvd D0vnton Beach FL 33435 BUILDING DEPARTMENT City Hall Complex West Wing ;3 , jJlt/ r~ ~ April 5, 1990 Moyle, Flanigan, Katz, Fitzgerald & Sheean, P.A Attn David S. Pressly PO Box 3888 West Palm Bch FL 33402 RE FINAL LANDSCAPE INSPECTION AT QU~ PARK Dear Mr Pressly An extensive landscape inspection of the Quantum Park project has been completed using the CAB approved drawings dated 2/11/88 The drawings identify the location and species of landscaping proposed for the project This inspection report and evaluation has been divided into three areas of landscaping 1 "streetscape" and median plantings, 2 landscaping placed on the platted lots along the edge of the road, and 3 eight (8) littoral zone planting areas Each of the three areas will be addressed individually below The "streetscape" and median planting meets and/or exceeds the planting shown on the approved plans. Through the inspection and monitoring process of the project, landscape crews have been observed maintaining these areas in code acceptable condition The landscaping that borders the streets that meander through the project have been installed, with changes being noted in species and location from the approved plans However, it must also be noted that this landscaping is located on the individual lots of the project and in some places extends into common ground areas. The developer and prospective lot owner must understand that when a lot is improved for use, the site landscaping must meet the code as it relates to the way the lot is developed. This may require removal of existing landscaping and/or the addition of landscaping to meet the requirements of the landscape code All City code requirements become in effect when a lot is improved, including the required peripheral green belt of the project, which was not a part of the landscaping shown on the approved landscaping plans (page 1 of 3) Letter David S Pressly Quantum Park April 5, 1990 Page Two The littoral zone plantings is in place and progressing on schedule Correspondence between Dr. Donald Richardson of Ecological Consultants (the firm employed by Quantum for littoral planting), Kevin Hallahan and Alan Capino, as well as site monitoring by our staff, have kept the City abreast of the littoral landscaping The plants have been installed and small plants flagged (so that the littoral plants will not be accidentally damaged). At this time the survival of the plants rests with time and nature. As documented, a manmade littoral ecosystem is considered viable when a survival rate of 80% is achieved and survives successfully through predetermined monitoring intervals. Monitoring the littoral plantings is presently being performed by Ecological Consultants and a copy of the report is forwarded to the City. A littoral plant survival rate of 80% will be maintained at each monitoring interval by the developer until nature and man create a viable ecosystem. Through Alan's consultation with other ecologists about littoral zone planting, there is a general consensus in the field that a minimum two (2) year monitoring time is required to determine if installed (manmade) littoral planting will become a viable ecosystem In summary, I have two concerns. The first is the coverage obtained by the seeding method of landscape ground cover which is presently not code acceptable. Ground cover by seed was specified along the edge of the lots that border the internal streets of the project and for most of the ground cover for the common ground lake areas (littoral areas) At the present time most of these areas have natural sand ground cover with little grass I recommend that the developer acquire and plant a type of seed that will be receptive to the soil and proper irrigation be employed to the seeded areas prior to requesting a final site inspection The developer may establish for approval by the City of Boynton Beach a surety bond for landscaping following the surety procedures as identified in Section 7.5-37 of the Landscape Code The surety will ensure that when the project is built out, all areas shown on the approved landscape plans will be appropriately landscaped. At present the tree and shrub landscaping is the focal point of the project, however, as the lots within the project are developed the finishing touches of the ground cover landscaping will become a visible part of the landscaping as compared to the adjacent sites. Therefore, the ground cover planting is vital to a completed project. The surety documents will allow the developer to improve the ground cover landscaping as the project is developed The second concern is that littoral zone plantings require an undetermined time to become a viable ecosystem. Without positive assurance from the developer that the development of the system is monitored, as previously described, there is a chance for failure being I Letter Davis S Pressly Quantum Park April 5, 1990 Page Three recommend that a separate surety be established for the littoral zone planting to ensure that self-sufficient littoral planting exists. The developer should include the following language within the surety document submitted for City approval; "as-built" landscape plans, copies of the progressive monitoring reports, photographs with dates showing development of the littoral plantings and text stating that a successful littoral zone planting exists at the eight (8) specified lake areas will be submitted by the developer for City approval prior to the release of the littoral zone surety. Sincerely, . i~~H~.~ meh.eaf cc Scott Miller, City Manager Don Jaeger, Building & Zoning Director Central file QUANPRK. SDD ~ ~:'; .' st. lude _ ,. ,"","'II VI ~ COC\f.t regional planniQg council 1989 Mr. Carmen S. Annunziato Planning Director City of Boynton Beach 120 E. Boynton Beach Blvd. P.O. Box 310 Boynton Beach, FL 33425-0310 Subject: Quantum Park Development of Regional Impact Ecological Plan ~ Dear Mr. Annunziato: , " . t :t;~ Following staff review of the December 20, 1988 Amendment Three to the ecological plan and site inspection on March 31, 1989, a conditional approval pursuant to Condition 6 of the Development Order and Condition 2 of the amended Development Order can be granted. The proposal for identifying the final 12 acres of scrub needed to satisfy Condition 6 appears to be the most practical approach to follow at this time. However, there are two things needed to make this approach entirely acceptable. One is that Amendment Three includes an "Exhibit to Ecological Report, 20 December, 1988" (Exhibit), that shows the existing sand pine scrub areas after completion of infrastructure clearing. Those areas that are very poor representatives of scrub (eg: areas east of the old High Ridge Road on lots 69, 70 & 72) need to be removed. I think that staff would be in substantial agreement with your judgement of what is acceptable scrub, but would be happy to look at any area you question either now or following any of the Developer's quarterly submittals revising the Exhibit. The other is that the developer of an individual lot which either borders an existing preserve or contains a proposed one should suitably fence and post such before construction begins to provide some protection of the scrub from damage by construction crews. In agreeing to accept Amendment Three's approach to identifying the additional acres needed, it is our understanding that express permission of the city and the Developer will be required prior to clearing any scrub from any lot and such permission shall only be given if 12 acres (minus any already dedicated and accepted) is still available for preservation. It is further assumed that the determination of sufficient availibility will depend upon a comparison of existing scrub and pertinent deed restrictions on the undeveloped lots. Should the Developer wish any areas other than those sbown as existing scrub areas on the Exhibit, preserve #2, or the 13.7 acres of scrub in preserve #1, considered for preserve status: he will peti tion the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to approve such areas as Sand pine microsite areas. If such approval , ....." 3221 I.W. martin down, blvd. suit. 205 . p.o. box 1529 palm city. tlorlda U990 phone (.-07) 216-33t3 ----.. .._- -..-- .. Carmen S. Annunziato .~pril 25, 1989 Page Two were granted the areas could then be included as "existing scrub" and would count toward the required 40 acres. The Resource Management plan for Sand pine scrub preserves #1 and #2 dated December 13, 1988 by Ecological Consultants, has been adequately amended to address the concerns that had arisen based on review of the draft. Staff is willing to accept the lack of a management program for the final 12 acres purely because implementation of such a plan would be complicated, and difficult enough so as to be considered impractical. Please bear in mind that the 40 acre preserve requirement is based on addressing regional concerns about allowing development to occur in a rare and rapidly disappearing habitat, not the preservation of anyone species. As pointed out in the original assessment report, this habitat is utilized by many species of concern. clearly the rational for relocating animal species of concern where members of the population have access to one another is not present for plant species of concern. Thus, condition 6(b) of the development order granted by Boynton Beach Ordinance 84-51 only addresses animal species of concern. Clarification of the intent of this condition was, we thought, addressed in Condition 2 of the amended development order (Ordinance 86-11) where it specifically requires identification of the 40 acres of sand pine scrub canopy, understory and ground cover vegetation, and a statement as to how these acres will be maintained. We will Property adequate adequate attorney consider the identification of the Quantum Corporate Park Owners' Association and the Quantum Corporate Park Covenants to address Condition 2(b) of Ordinance 86-11 if this seems to the City of Boynton Beach. We have not asked Council's to examine these covenants. The issues involved compromising this type diligence in pursuing conditions intended to in accommodating development without totally of habitat are complicated. We appreciate your the implementation of the development order address regional concerns. Sincerely, sall~ ~ Regional Planner cc: George Zimmerman Don Richardson James Stansbury Joan Diemer Grace Iverson SEB:pm i =>~ ~---:-.- I I , . ,. , -"I. ~ . . ., , ( ) , I il .." ..' , ,. ~.. -.:. - J";'~.. ;:r~-:-' ~ - l .~ ,&8. a_7 _.. ~ ..~_...' .' ':, / I I I , '~~j. ~~~ ~ .. !;:i"a'....- ~...;.;r"',~ . If);, IIn.n... <<I....,.. ///I/,;e ~~~ ../// ,W... ~.;::;,-& --- -- , e ~ GOPHER TORTOISE ~REA -A- Micrositing Areas EXHIBIT A , MEMORANDUM -~-~ June 4, 1990 TO: Don Jaeger, Building & Zoning Official FROM: Michael E. Haag, Zoning & Site Development Administrator RE: QUANTUM CORPORATE PARK LANDSCAPING - UPDATE a) Common Area and Lake Planting b) Vehicle Use Area Landscaping Lots 4&5 and Lots 20&21 In recent conversation with Michael Toll, Development Manager for Quantum Corporate Park, I requested he set an appointment with you and I concerning the landscaping on which he desires a final approval (specifically with reference to the existing seeded area as described in the memo I wrote you on April 2, 1990, attached). The question that needs an interpretation is what should site lawn grass look like prior to approving a final site inspection when the applicant chose and was approved to use the code acceptable method of providing lawn grass using the seeding technique (7.5-35C6). At this time we are researching the agricultural department quality control program requirements of the type of seed that was used at the site. However, I believe the only verification of adherence to the implementation of the control program requirements (7.5-35Cl) would have to come from the seed installer and Mr. Toll as the project manager. I recommend that we receive a written interpretation from the City Attorney concerning what site lawn grass that was seeded should look like prior to the approval of a final site inspection, The Site Environment/Landscape Inspector and I feel confident that the lake plantings are satisfactory in compliance with the February 11, 1988 (CAB) approved plans. With the documentation that Mr. Toll is providing this division concerning the continuation of ecological reports after the city has approved the site will allow us to approve the lake plantings as shown on the approved (CAB) plans. The second item concerning the vehicle use area landscaping has come to a standstill since Mr. Toll pulled the two landscape appeals from the May 14, 1990 CAB agenda (see attached letter). I will update you when there is further development with this issue. If I can be of further assistance please contact me. Haa c-{/ ( -.-:t:.~ " MEMORANDUM April 2, 1990 TO: Don Jaeger, Building & Zoning Director FROM: Michael E, Haag, zoning & Site Development Administrator RE: FINAL LANDSCAPE INSPECTION AT QUANTUM PARK An extensive landscape inspection of the Quantum Park project has been completed using the CAB approved drawings dated 2/11/88. The drawings identify the location and species of landscaping proposed for the project. This inspection report and evaluation has been divided into three areas of landscaping: 1. "streetscape" and median plantings, 2. landscaping placed on the platted lots along the edge of the road, and 3. eight (8) littoral zone planting areas. Each of the three areas will be addressed individually below. The "streetscape" and median planting meets and/or exceeds the planting shown on the approved plans. Through the inspection and monitoring process of the project, landscape crews have been observed maintaining these areas in code acceptable condition. The landscaping that borders the streets that meander through the project have been installed, with changes being noted in species and location from the approved plans. However, it must also be noted that this landscaping is located on the individual lots of the project and in some places extends into common ground areas. The developer and prospective lot owner must understand that when a lot is improved for use, the site landscaping must meet the code as it relates to the way the lot is developed. This may require removal of existing landscaping and/or the addition of landscaping to meet the requirements of the landscape code. All City code requirements become in effect when a lot is improved, including the required peripheral green belt of the project, which was not a part of the landscaping shown on the approved landscaping plans. The littoral zone planting' is in place and progressing on schedule. Correspondence between Dr. Donald Richardson of Ecological Consultants (the firm employed by Quantum for littoral planting), Kevin Hallahan and Alan Capino, as well as site monitoring by our staff, have kept the City abreast of the littoral landscaping. The plants have been installed and small plants flagged (so that the littoral plants will not be accidentally damaged). At this time the survival of the plants rests with time and nature. As documented, a manmade littoral ecosystem is considered viable when a survival rate of 80% is achieved and survives successfully through predetermined monitoring intervals. Monitoring the littoral plantings is presently being performed by Ecological Consultants and a copy of the report is forwarded to the City. A littoral plant survival rate of 80% will be maintained at each monitoring interval by the developer until nature and man create a viable ecosystem. Through Alan's consultation with other ecologists about littoral zone planting, there is a general consensus in the field that a minimum two (2) year monitoring time is required to determine if installed (manmade) littoral planting will become ,a viable ecosystem. Memo: Don Jaeger Quantum Park April 2, 1990 Page Two In summary, I have three concerns. The first is the coverage obtained by the seeding method of landscape ground cover which is presently not code acceptable. Ground cover by seed was specified along the edge of the lots that border the internal streets of the project and for most of the ground cover for the common ground lake areas (littoral areas). At the present time most of these areas have natural sand ground cover with little grass. I recommend that the developer acquire and plant a type of seed that will be receptive to the soil and proper irrigation be employed to the seeded areas prior to requesting a final site inspection. The developer may establish for approval by the City of Boynton Beach a surety bond for landscaping following the surety procedures as identified in Section 7.5-37 of the Landscape Code. The surety will ensure that when the project is built out, all areas shown on the approved landscape plans will be appropriately landscaped. At present the tree and shrub landscaping is the focal point of the project, however, as the lots within the project are developed the finishing touches of the ground cover landscaping will become a visible part of the landscaping as compared to the adjacent sites. Therefore, the ground cover planting is vital to a completed project. The surety documents will allow the developer to improve the ground cover landscaping as the project is developed. The second concern is that littoral zone plantings require an undetermined time to become a viable ecosystem. Without positive assurance from the developer that the development of the system is being monitored, as previously described, there is a chance for failure. I recommend that a separate surety be established for the littoral zone planting to ensure that self-sufficient littoral planting exists. The developer should include the following language within the surety document submitted for City approval: "as-built" landscape plans, copies of the progressive monitoring reports, photographs with dates showing development of the littoral plantings and text stating that a successful littoral zone 'planting exists at the eight (8) specified lake areas will be submitted by the developer for City approval prior to the release of the littoral zone surety. The third concern is that many plants have been added, deleted and/or changed from the approved plans. The intent of a final site inspection is to have final site landscape plantings match the plans used to make the site landscape inspection. I recommend that prior to final site approval, a revised set of landscape plans be submitted for approval and that the plans identify the plants installed at the site. I recommend that the plans be used as a reference to perpetually maintain the site landscaping through code enforcement inspections. - meh:eaf QUANPRK.SDD _0, Jl ~-._- I Reply To fori Lauderdale Orril,:c- QUANTUM CORPORATE PARK {eLl> ~r fI '6t' ~\ ~ 1,id ~q~t May 14, 1990 Via Facsimile Mr. Michael Haag, Site Plan Administrator City of Boynton Beach P.O. Box 310 Boynton Beach, Florida 33425 Re: Community Appearance Board Agenda Items Fl 'I, Dated May 14, 1990 ~ ....., b Dear Mike: Pl ease accept thi s 1 etter as a formal request to remove the above referenced items from the agenda for consideration by the Community Appearance Board. If you have any questions concerning our request, please contact me at your earliest convenience. ~~ MICHAEL Z ~~ Development Manager MJT:aem (MHaag3) CC: Mr. George W. Zimmerman Mr. Steven W, Deutsch . t'.r:.'l~~To;~. 4'.' .. ._.~! ill;- , ~:\'\"<f'\.\\!r ;-.,<"' '-.;. !': t .l~ ~ 'LI..' ,.,_'>." "'" !Uit 1 6 1990 1'_" \',."f'" i.- \./ . B\l"-vI., J ~;:;( , 12, \ -'~ <Po r'~""l "'~ \' ". )- fir n."" \~. >;l'}" ,~ ''( //~,-'''';\. ~'i:t,r.\\. "'/ , 1_1,"- I \ '-,L.., i I""' ___~''-' A Deutsch/Ireland Properties- Me/vin Simon Joint Venture The 110 Tower. 21st Floor. 110 Southeast Sixth Street. Fort Lauderdale. Florida 33301-3415 Broward (3051763-8888. FAX (3051763-8996. Palm Beach (4071734-3555. Dade (3051945-8110.800421-5114 The Building. 1125 Northeast 125 Street. North Miami, Florida JJI61 13051891-6806. FAX (305) 895-8241 CITY of BOYNTON BEACH RECEIVEO APR 0 9 \~9u "ns'd ,..... @ Nailing: ,~/~ Telephone: ~ Address: Poot Office Box 310 B0vnton Beach FL 33425-0310 (407) 738-7480 100 E B0ynton Beach Blvd B0vnton Beach FL 33435 BUILDING DEPARTMENT City Hall Complex West Wing April 5, 1990 Moyle, Flanigan, Katz, Fitzgerald & Sheean, P.A. Attn: David S. Pressly PO Box 3888 West Palm Bch FL 33402 RE: FINAL LANDSCAPE INSPECTION AT QUANTUM PARK Dear Mr. Pressly: An extensive landscape inspection of the Quantum Park project has been completed using the CAB approved drawings dated 2/11/88. The drawings identify the location and species of land~caping proposed for the project. This inspection report and evaluation has been divided into three areas of landscaping: 1. "streetscape" and median plantings, 2. landscaping placed on the platted lots along the edge of the road, and 3. eight (8) littoral zone planting areas. Each of the three areas will be addressed individually below. The "streetscape" and median planting meets and/or exceeds the planting shown on the approved plans. Through the inspection and monitoring. process of the project, landscape crews have been observed maintaining these areas in code acceptable condition. The landscaping that borders the streets that meander through the project have been installed, with changes being noted in species and location from the approved plans. However, it must also be noted that this landscaping is located on the individual lots of the project and in some places extends into common ground areas. The developer and prospective lot owner must understand that when a lot is improved for use, the site landscaping must meet the code as it relates to the way the lot is developed. This may require removal of existing landscaping and/or the addition of landscaping to meet the requirements of the landscape code. All City code requirements become in effect when a lot is improved, including the required peripheral green belt of the project, which was not a part of the landscaping shown on the approved landscaping plans. (page 1 of 3) \ / / Letter: David S. Pressly Quantum Park April 5, 1990 Page Two The littoral zone plantings is in place and progressing on schedule. Correspondence between Dr. Donald Richardson of Ecological Consultants (the firm employed by Quantum for littoral planting), Kevin Hallahan and Alan Capino, as well as site monitoring by our staff, have kept the City abreast of the littoral landscaping. The plants have been installed and small plants flagged (so that the littoral plants will not be accidentally damaged). At this time the survival of the plants rests with time and na~ure. As documented, a manmade littoral ecosystem is considered viable when a survival rate of 80% is achieved and survives successfully through predetermined monitoring intervals. Monitoring the littoral plantings is presently being performed by Ecological Consultants and a copy of the report is forwarded to the City. A littoral plant survival rate of 80% will be maintained at each monitoring interval by the developer until nature and man create a viable ecosystem. Through Alan's consultation with other ecologists about littoral zone planting, there is a general consensus in the field that a minimum two (2) year monitoring time is required to determine if installed (manmade) littoral planting will become a viable ecosystem. In summary, I have two concerns. The first is the coverage obtained by the seeding method of landscape ground cover which is presently not code acceptable. Ground cover by seed was spe~ified along the edge of the lots that border the internal streets of the project and for most of the ground cover for the common ground lake areas (littoral areas). At the present time most of these areas have natural sand ground cover with little grass. I recommend that the developer acquire and plant a type of seed that will be receptive to the soil and proper irrigation be employed to the seeded areas prior to requesting a final site inspection. The developer may establish for approval by the City of Boynton Beach a surety bond for landscaping following the surety procedures as identified in Section 7.5-37 of the Landscape Code. The surety will ensure that when the project is built out, all areas shown on the approved landscape plans will be appropriately landscaped. At present the tree and shrub landscaping is the fecal point of the project, however, as the lots within the project are developed the finishing touches of the ground cover landscaping will become a visible part of the landscaping as compared to the adjacent sites. Therefore, the ground cover planting is vital to a completed project. The surety documents will allow the developer to improve the ground cover landscaping as the project is developed. The second concern is that littoral zone plantings require an undetermined time to become a viable ecosystem. Without positive assurance from the developer that the development of the system is monitored, as previously described, there is a chance for failure. being I .- Letter: Davis S. Pressly Quantum Park April 5, 1990 Page Three recommend that a separate surety be established for the littoral zone planting to ensure that self-sufficient littoral planting exists. The developer should include the following language within the surety document submitted for City approval; "as-built" landscape plans, copies of the progressive monitoring reports, photographs with dates showing development of the littoral plantings and text stating that a successful littoral zone planting exists at the eight (8) specified lake areas will be submitted by"the developer for City approval prior to the release of the littoral zon~ surety. Sincerely, b~;'H~ , meh:eaf cc: Scott Miller, City Manager Don Jaeger, Building & Zoning Director Central file QUANPRK.SDD - .. Date: To: Project: Forwarded: Remarks: By: Copy: DEUTSCH IRELAND PROPERTIES REPLV lOFOAT ~0FFlCE Transmittal June 4, 1990, Hand Delivered Mr. Mike Haag City of Boynton Beach Quantum Corporate Park Ecological Report for Quantum Corporate Park Amendment #3 dated December 20, 1988 Michael J, Toll Development Manager Mr. Don Jaeger Mr. Kevin Hallahan THE 110 TOWER. 21 Sf FLOOR. 110 SOLJTHEAST SIXTH STREET; FORT LAUDERDALE. FLORIDA 33301-3415 BROWARD (305) 763-8888 . FAX (305) 763-8996 . PALM BEACH (407) 734-3555 . DADE (305) 945-8110 THE BUILDING, 1125 NORTHEAST 125 STREET; NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 33161 (305) 891-6806 ' FAX (305) 895-8241 ", CITY MANAGER' S OFFICE CITY OP BOYNTON BEACH r ( ). ~/~J'K~ , - n 'I (r' , {IS '\-r;6'1 TO: Don Jaeger DATE 5/8/90 DEPARTMENT Buildinq Department APPROPRIATE ACTION [] EVALUATION/RECOMMENDATION [] FOR YOUR FILES [] ACTION DESIRED PRIOR TO OTHER o o o FOR YOUR INFORMATION NOTE AND RETURN SUBJECT: Quantum Corporate Park - Acceptance of Site & Landscaping Improvements Attached hereto please find a copy of a letter dated May 3, 1990, from Quantum Corporate Park to the Site plan Administrator in your department reference addressing issues and concerns that the City has expressed rela- tive to the site & landscaping improvements in the Corporate Park. Have these been adequately dealt with by Quantum to the point whereby the City can now approve and accept these site and landscaping improvements, or is additional work on the part of Quantum needed? please kee~/this b~ce informed of your activity on this matter. Thank you. ~.~\..\...\ '.. >1 A' ~v, ",'j;;~:,., <(~~~ . "') y''\ () . "~'((,r ii :t. '.~. v';- \;J ~',,}.. t ,j ~_\ -(~_ 'y' I '. ~lt,t,.\ I i~' t '\, 1~1 r ~:( 0 ? i~90 . E.: J. s0Z ~~~ Mi ~r, City Manager , JSM:cd Attachments " i~-r-.',--(-' / RESPONSE: Date (Action Completed) Signature 1.1 "Upon completion of the wetland and littoral zone revegetation effort the developer will implement a two-year monitoring/maintenance program to determine the success and survival rates of the planted areas. During this period the program will address the eradication of pest exotic species (1,e., Brazilian Pepper, Melaleuca, and Australian pinei which may encroach into newly planted areas, and will provide for a , minimum 80 percent survival rate for planted wetland species. In the event that an 80 percent survival rate is not obtained at the end of the two-year monitoring period, additional planting will be undertaken by the developer to achieve the required survival rates. Monitoring will occur twice annually. Maintenance will occur as often as necessary to control encroachment of pest exotic species. Results of the program , will be summarized within the annua~ monitoring reports proposed to be submitted." REVISED 2/26/87 _..~~--~ --- ,--~~ , Reply To Fort Lauderdale Office QUANTUM CORPORATE PARK May 3, 1990 Via Facsimile Mr. Michael E. Haag Site Plan Administrator City of Boynton Beach P.O. Box 310 Boynton Beach, Florida 33425 Re: Quantum Corporate Park City Approval/Acceptance of Site and landscaping Improvements Dear Mike: In your letter of April 5, 1990 to David Pressly, Esq" you indicated you had two concerns regarding Quantum Associates' request for City's approva l/acceptance of site and I andscapi ng improvements, Generally, your concerns pertained to two issues: Grass seeding and 1 ittoral zones, Regarding these two issues, I would like to offer the following information to alleviate your concerns. The areas which received grass seed within the park correspond with those areas of the landscape plans approved by the Community Appearance Board, The type of grass seed used also corresponded with the approved plan indicating Bahia Seed, more specifically identified as "Scarfired Pensacola Bahia", This species of grass seed was recommended by our landscape architect, Mr. Robert Gill of Bradshaw, Gill & Fuster, PA., and is recognized in the industry as the most successful and commonly util ized grass species for our condition. Further, it is important to note that the majority of the seeded areas along the road rights-of-way occur outside of the rights-of-way on development sites. These development sites will be constructed in accordance with the applicable development and zoning codes of the City and will be reviewed prior to construction in accordance with the City's site plan review procedures. Thi s wi 11 provide the same control s whi ch the City has had to-date. Through this process, the qual ity of the landscaping on development sites along the roadways is exhibited at the Publix Distribution Center, lakes i de Commons, and Safety-Kl een Servi ce Center. In each of these cases, the areas whi ch i ndi cated grass seed on the roadway 1 andscape plans has been replaced with Floratan Sod. A Deutsch/Ireland Properties- Melvin Simon Joint J-enture The 110 Tower. 21st Floor. 110 Southeast Sixth Street. Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3415 Broward (305) 763.8888. FAX (305) 763-8996. Palm Beach (4071734-3555' Dade 13051945-8110. 800-421-5114 The Building. 1125 Northeast 125 Street. North Miami. Florida 33161 (3051891-6806. FAX 13(5) 895-8241 Mr. Michael E. Haag, Continued May 3, 1990 Page 2 I must agree with you that recently several areas within the park where grass seedi ng was pl anted appear to have more native vegetat i on than grass. I am told by our consultants that Bahia remains dormant in the wi nter months, therefore, more growth occurs in nat i ve weeds than the grass seed, Two factors have contri buted to the unusually poor grass coverage in these areas. First, the extreme freeze which occurred in December affected the growth of the seed. Secondly, approximately 50% of the seeding occurred in the fall and winter months so that a substantial portion of these areas have not experienced a growing season. With each growing season, these seeded areas will continue to mesh together to provide thoroughly covered grassed areas. Areas which are damaged are maintenance issues and, accordingly, will be repaired in accordance with the landscape maintenance program. Regarding your concerns of the littoral zone areas, I would like to make an important distinction. It is our intent to request the City's approval/acceptance of these areas as provided in the landscape plans. This intent is to review plantings to ensure that the installation of the materials is complete in substantial compliance with the landscape plans. Accordingly, we are not requesting rel ief from the Development Order, Condition #9, or the Ecological Plan to provide monitoring reports over a two-year period, nor are we requesting rel ief from our commitment to ensure 80% of these plantings will be in place at the end of the two-year period. Therefore, I bel ieve the City could approve/ accept the 1 it tora 1 zones as completed in accordance wi th the landscape plan without relieving Quantum Associates from monitoring and survival requirements provided in the Ecological Plan revised January, 1988, Section II, Page 7.1. I hope this information will alleviate your concerns on these issues in order that Quantum Associates may receive the City's approval/acceptance of the site and 1 andscapi ng improvements whi ch were formally requested in David Pressly's letter dated February 1, 1990. Mr, Michael Haag, Continued May 9, 1990 Page 3 I am looking forward to our meeting on Wednesday, May 9, 1990, to further discuss your concerns regarding these issues. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance or if I could provide any additional information. Thank you for your consideration, MJT:aem (MHaag2) Attachments CC: Mr. J. Scott Miller Mr. Don Jaeger Mr, George W, Zimmerman Mr. Steven W. Deutsch David S. Pressly, Esq. treOlure COOl.t regional planning council ~,,-d ._ ..- May 4, 1990 D ~. I iECEIVEG M P' 0 11'.1 8 1990 \ , , -I ,j i , , '< Mr. Kevin Hallahan Parks Department City of Boynton Beach Post Office Box 310 Boynton Beach, FL 33425-0310 subject: Quantum Park Development of Regional Impact, Scrub Preserve Dear Mr. Hallahan: Enclosed please find a copy of my April 25, 1989, letter to Carmen Annunziato regarding the identification of the final 12 acres of scrub required to meet the 40 acres required preserved under Development Order Condition 6. The letter outlines the conditions under which staff found the proposal acceptable. Also enclosed is the "Exhibit to Ecological Report, 20 December, 1988" so that you may make a copy for your file. There are no notes on this exhibit indicating which areas staff considered "very poor representatives" of scrub; however, I would be happy to look at any or all of them at any time (schedule permitting), I did look at the three-quarter-acre strip just east of the publix distribution center's eastern fence line on April 19, 1990, as you requested. At least half of that strip falls in the "very poor" category. I saw some mature sand pines as well as a few smaller planted ones, which looked dead. The understory has been removed and the ground cover is dominated by the exotic natal grass. When we spoke by phone April 30, I indicated that the three- quarter acre could still be counted toward the remaining 12 acres of preserve called for in the Development Order, but only because it was immediately adjacent to Preserve Number Two. In examining the Exhibit, however, I see that the piece is separated from the preserve by a railroad line and lot #72. Therefore, this is not a suitable preserve area. only 12 additional acres of scrub need to be preserved to meet the Development Order Condition of 40 acres. Sixty-six acres of potential preserve are identified on the Exhibit, most of which are in decent condition. Therefore, there is no justification for accepting scrub not including intact ;{\'<, (407) 221-4067 3228 I.W. martin downS blvd. ,ult. 205 . p.o. box 1529 palm city, 'Jonda 34990 phone (~ 221-4060 UNCOM 2~ - , . Mr. Kevin Hallahan Parks Department May 4, 1990 Page Two canopy, understory, and ground cover, unless it will serve as a buffer to one of the existing preserve areas. Staff concurs that the only habitat preservation for the Quantum Development of Regional Impact site required by the Development Order is the 40 acres. This is consistent with Council's 25 percent policy. If you have any questions, please call. Yours truly, sall~ ~ Regional Planner SB:pm Attachments QUANTUM CORPORATE PARK ,n t~tt ~~ fit R.:ph Tu Furl LUJ..k'rJ;II~ OHi~.: Mr. Michael Haag Zoning and Site Development Administrator City of Boynton Beach P.O. Box 310 Boynton Beach, Florida 33425 , /19 I </ ') /' &"" - /--f/ .IL? I!,V' :;'1/ \~"'() ,,/v pfY /,;J' ~j V"," ^/ . ./p' ....y, f)~N, ....J1. ':> !0'!.P~!T, 7<iY ,1/ /i f1' -7 - {, /' /" . ,i./ / Ur ./ '7 --, ./!,v , ./7.' . y' ("t-" .,j.f' I'r- - rftr' ('c{l:~e+f/ ~"ri .- 1/J.i'~ (} d' ~ L~// A'D \ ; ......-/ '1- {'7 [17 .~ -' ,( --,I ",' May 1, 1990 Re: Quantum Park; Sites 20 and 21, Allstate Building Dear Michael: 1 am writing to you in response to my discussion with Kevin Hallahan in which he has advised me that he cannot approve the project until Item 3 of his TRB comment is resolved. This comment pertained to the requirement to screen the parking lot from sites directly across the lake. Kevin further indicated in his comments that he would review the site with the applicant to make a determination that additional plantings are not required for visual screening. Evidently, Kevin has now determined he is not satisfied. Therefore, I am requesting your interventi9n in an effort to finally resolve this issue so that we may proceed with the project. As you may recall, the subject was discussed at the TRB Meeting and represents i dent i ca 1 circumstances to the Lakes i de Commons project whi ch recei ved C.A.B. and City Commission approvals to construct the project without planting additional landscaping to screen the parking lot. Additionally, it was requested that the same criteria be established for all sites which adjoin the lake areas under identical circumstances. The focus of our request to delete the additional hedge to screen the rear of the property was centered on the following facts: 1) The property lines of these sites are located in the center of the lake providing a minimum of 200 feet bet\~een parking lots, but averagi ng approxi mate ly 600 feet between the rear of the parking lots. 2) Extensive landscaping has been planted within the lake areas pursuant to Development Order conditions to establish native Hardwood Swamp Vegetation, Upon reachi ng maturity, thi s landscaping will provide an unstructured visual barrier between the properties located in closest proximity to each other (200 feet). A Deut.'icll/Jrelund Properries- i\leb'in Simon Joint Vetlture RE P'""",,,,,, TED "L.LIV The 110 Tower. 21st Fllklr. 110 Southeast Sixth Street. ForI L:.IUth:rdale, Florida .1JJOJ-.14IS Ihoward (JOSt 7b.1-XXXX. l-"AX 1.10:;1 76.1-IN9h. Palm Beach (407) 7J4.J5SS. Dade tJOSI945-XIIO. XlX}-421-SI14 /oIrM, 7 1990 {)i:'J<. MANAGER'S OFFICE The Building. II2S Northc:ust 115 Strt:el . North Miami. Florida X\lhl 1:1051 M91-hM06. FAX 1:1051 MY5.M241 ,/ -----/ " ., Mr. Michael Haag, Continued May l, 1990 Page Two 3) The i nsta llat i on of a structured hedge woul d detract from the aesthetic values of the lake areas and further reduce market incentive to site a project on premium lake fronts, 4) It is evident that this issue is the result of Article II, Section ],5(e) of the Boynton Beach Landscape Code, .Perimeter Landscaping Relating to Abutting Properties.. The intent of this section was to provide a criteria for properties with common property 1 ines with more tradi t i ona 1 setback requi rements between parki ng lots. It is clear that the code did not anticipate commercial development on lakes in which average setback between rear parking lots would exceed 600 feet. Due to the circumstances provided within Quantum Corporate Park, I request your approval of the TRB comment regarding this issue for Sites 20 and 21. If you do not believe this is within your jurisdiction to authorize, I respectfully request that this item be put on the agenda for consideration by the Community Appearance Board at the earl iest opportunity. If you require any additional information, please contact me at your earliest convenience, Thank you for your consideration. , ;l27i( MICHAE~/Zet~ Development Manager MJT:aem cc: Mr, Scott Miller Mr. Kevin Hallahan Mr. George W. Zimmerman Mr. Steven W. Deutsch Mr. Bob Dalia Reply To Fort Lauderdale Office QUANTUM CORPORATE PARK May 1, 1990 Mr. Michael Haag Zoning and Site Development Administrator City of Boynton Beach P.O, Box 310 Boynton Beach, Florida 33425 Re: Quantum Park; Sites 20 and 21, Allstate Building Dear Michael: I am writing to you in response to my discussion with Kevin Hallahan in which he has advised me that he cannot approve the project until Item 3 of his TRB comment is resolved. This comment pertained to the requirement to screen the parking lot from sites directly across the lake. Kevin further indicated in his comments that he would review the site with the applicant to make a determination that additional plant i ngs are not requi red for vi sua 1 screeni ng. Evi dentl y, Kevi n has now determined he is not satisfied. Therefore, I am requesting your intervention in an effort to finally resolve this issue so that we may proceed with the project. As you may recall, the subject was discussed at the TRB Meeting and represents i dent i ca 1 ci rcumstances to the Lakeside Commons project whi ch recei ved C ,A. B. and City Commi ss i on approval s to construct the project without planting additional landscaping to screen the parking lot, Additionally, it was requested that the same criteria be established for all sites which adjoin the lake areas under identical circumstances. The focus of our request to delete the additional hedge to screen the rear of the property was centered on the following facts: 1) The property lines of these sites are located in the center of the lake providing a minimum of 200 feet between parking lots, but averaging approximately 600 feet between the rear of the parking lots. 2) Extensive landscaping has been planted within the lake areas pursuant to Development Order conditions to establish native Hardwood Swamp Vegetation. Upon reachi ng maturi ty, thi s landscaping will provide an unstructured visual barrier between the properties located in closest proximity to each other (200 feet), A Deutsch! Ireland Properties- Melvin Simon Joint Venture The ltO Tower' 21st Floor. 110 Southeast Sixth Street. Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3415 Broward 13051763-8888' FAX (305) 763-8996. Palm Beach (407) 734-3555. Dade (305) 945-8110. 8IX}421-5114 The Building. 1125 Northeast 125 Street. North Miami, Florida 33161 (3051891-6806' FAX (305) 895-8241 Mr. Michael Haag, Continued May 1, 1990 Page Two 3) The i nsta 11 at i on of a structured hedge woul d detract from the aesthetic values of the lake areas and further reduce market incentive to site a project on premium lake fronts. 4) It is evident that this issue is the result of Article II, Section 7,5(e) of the Boynton Beach Landscape Code, "Perimeter Landscaping Relating to Abutting Properties", The intent of this section was to provide a criteria for properties with common property 1 ines wi th more tradit i ona 1 setback requi rements between parki ng lots. It is clear that the code did not anticipate commercial development on lakes in which average setback between rear parking lots would exceed 600 feet. Due to the circumstances provided within Quantum Corporate Park, I request your approval of the TRB comment regarding this issue for Sites 20 and 21. If you do not bel ieve this is within your jurisdiction to authori ze, I respectfully request that thi s item be put on the agenda for consideration by the Community Appearance Board at the earl iest opportunity. If you require any additional information, please contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your consideration, ~/7Z( MICIlA~""i Developm~~:ger MJT:aem CC: Mr. Scott Miller Mr. Kevin Hallahan Mr. George W. Zimmerman Mr, Steven W, Deutsch Mr. Bob Dalia LAW OFFICES MOYLE, FLANIGAN, KATZ, FITZGERALD & SHEEHAN, P.A. TALLAHASSEE OFFICE SUITE lOO, THE PERKINS HOUSE 118 NORTH GADSDEN STREET TALLAHASSEE, F"LORIDA 32301 TELEPHONE (904) 681.3828 r....csIMIL.E (904) 681.8788 ....NDREW ..l. MCM....HON LISA A. MIL.L.ER ..JON C. MOYL.E ..JODY H. OL.IVER DAVID S. PRESSLY NANCY VORPE QUINLAN PATRICK E. QUINL.AN MARK E. RAYMOND THOMAS A. SI-lEEHAN, m DONNA 101. STINSON MARTA". SUAREZ.MURIAS SAMUEL A. TI-lOMAS WIL TON L. WIo1ITE THOMAS L.. YOSET ..JOEL. 101. YUDENF"REUND TI-lOMAS M. BEASON PETER L. BRETON ROBERT BRODY GREGORY D. COOK E. COL.E F"ITZGERAL.D. m ..JOIo1N F". F"L.ANIGAN ROY W. F"OX"'LL. "'NDREW F"UL.TON, m MYRA OENDEL. NANCY MAL.L.EY QRAIo1AM WINSL.OW D. Io1AWKES, m LYNN O. Io1AWKINS MARTIN V. KATZ WIL.L.IAM e. KING RONAL.O K. KOL.INS STEVEN A, MAYANS 9~" FLOOR. BARNETT CENTRE 62~ NORTH FLAGLER DRivE: POST OF"FICE BOX 3888 WEST PALM .:BEACH, FLORIDA 33402 TEl.EF"HONE (407) 659-7500 F"ACSIMIl.E (407) 659. I 789 April 12, 1990 Stellen W. Deutsch, Esquire Quantum Corporate Park The 110 Tower - 21st Floor 110 Southeast Sixth Street Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3415 Re: Quantum Park City Approllals/Acceptance of Site and Landscaping Improvements Dear Stelle: , As you may remember, on February 1, 1990, I sent a letter to Raymond Rea, Esquire requesting written Ilerification from the City that the City has duly approved, and, where necessary, accepted, the site and landscaping improllements constructed and installed within Quantum Park. A copy of such letter is enclosed. In response to my letter from Michael Dellelopment Compliance. letter to E. Haag, Raymond, I recei ved t he enclosed the City's Administrator for Please relliew Mr. Haag's letter and let me know if you want this Firm to respond to same. You will note his suggestions regarding the surety bonds, as well as the fact that the response is limited to landscaping improllements (as opposed to all of the site improvements within the Park). Sincerely, :taut Dallid S. Pressly DSP/car Enclosures cc: Mr, Mike Toll with copy of enclosures 5173Z MEMORANDUM April 2, 1990 TO: Don Jaeger, Building & Zoning Director FROM: Michael E. Haag, Zoning & Site Development Administrator RE: FINAL LANDSCAPE INSPECTION AT QUANTUM PARK An extensive landscape inspection of the Quantum Park project has been completed using the CAB approved drawings dated 2/11/88. The drawings identify the location and species of landscaping proposed for the project. This inspection report and evaluation has been divided into three areas of landscaping: 1. "streetscape" and median plantings, 2. landscaping placed on the platted lots along the edge of the road, and 3. eight (8) littoral zone planting areas. Each of the three areas will be addressed individually below. The "streetscape" and median planting meets and/or exceeds the planting shown on the approved plans. Through the inspection and monitoring process of the project, landscape crews have been observed maintaining these areas in code acceptable condition. The landscaping that borders the streets that meander through the project have been installed, with changes being noted in species and location from the approved plans. However, it must also be noted that this landscaping is located on the individual lots of the project and in some places extends into common ground areas. The developer and prospective lot owner must understand that when a lot is improved for use, the site landscaping must meet the code as it relates to the way the lot is developed. This may require removal of existing landscaping and/or the addition of landscaping to meet the requirements of the landscape code. All City code requirements become in effect when a lot is improved, including the required peripheral green belt of the project, which was not a part of the landscaping shown on the approved landscaping plans. The littoral zone planting' is in place and progressing on schedule. Correspondence between Dr. Donald Richardson of Ecological Consultants (the firm employed by Quantum for littoral planting), Kevin Hallahan and Alan Capino, as well as site monitoring by our staff, have kept the City abreast of the littoral landscaping. The plants have been installed and small plants flagged (so that the littoral plants will not be accidentally damaged). At this time the survival of the plants rests with time and nature. As documented, a manmade littoral ecosystem is considered viable when a survival rate of 80% is achieved and survives successfully through predetermined monitoring intervals. Monitoring the littoral plantings is presently being performed by Ecological consultants and a copy of the report is forwarded to the City. A littoral plant survival rate of 80% will be maintained at each monitoring interval by the developer until nature and man create a viable ecosystem. Through Alan's consultation with other ecologists about littoral zone planting, there is a general consensus in the field that a minimum two (2) year monitoring time is required to determine if installed (manmade) littoral planting will become a viable ecosystem. Memo: Don Jaeger Quantum Park April 2, 1990 Page Two In summary, I have three concerns. The first is the coverage obtained by the seeding method of landscape ground cover which is presently not code acceptable. Ground cover by seed was specified along the edge of the lots that border the internal streets of the project and for most of the ground cover for the common ground lake areas (littoral areas). At the present time most of these areas have natural sand ground cover with little grass. I recommend that the developer acquire and plant a type of seed that will be receptive to the soil and proper irrigation be employed to the seeded areas prior to requesting a final site inspection. The developer may establish for approval by the City of Boynton Beach a surety bond for landscaping following the surety procedures as identified in Section 7.5-37 of the Landscape Code. The surety will ensure that when the project is built out, all areas shown on the approved landscape plans will be appropriately landscaped. At present the tree and shrub landscaping is the focal point of the project, however, as the lots within the project are developed the finishing touches of the ground cover landscaping will become a visible part of the landscaping as compared to the adjacent sites. Therefore, the ground cover planting is vital to a completed project. The surety documents will allow the developer to improve the ground cover landscaping as the project is developed. The second concern is that littoral zone plantings require an undetermined time to become a viable ecosystem. Without positive assurance from the developer that the development of the system is being monitored, as previously described, there is a chance for failure. I recommend that a separate surety be established for the littoral zone planting to ensure that self-sufficient littoral planting exists. The developer should include the fOllowing language within the surety document submitted for City approval; "as-built" landscape plans, copies of the progressive monitoring reports, photographs with dates showing development of the littoral plantings and text stating that a successful littoral zone planting exists at the eight (8) specified lake areas will be submitted by the developer for City approval prior to the release of the littoral zone surety. The third concern is that many plants have been added, deleted and/or changed from the approved plans. The intent of a final site inspection is to have final site landscape plantings match the plans used to make the site landscape inspection. I recommend that prior to final site approval, a revised set of landscape plans be submitted for approval and that the plans identify the plants installed at the site. I recommend that the plans be used as a reference to perpetually maintain the site landscaping through code enforcement inspections. '- meh:eaf QUANPRIC snD -----_._-_._-------~-- ,- " . ;. , ~. ~ " K..~~~ I ;' ',' . ...... . 0 '1,4.~" At. )~ \ n Ii ">:;t ~:"'"~o;;,ii;t'.' i.. J:~'/' ~; "~':,bt7~~:;;"~~::~':': ~\,', ~f( t",_;.,~" ,;,~ ~ '.lffl:i'~'~, \\-'.' ,~,~ ,~, TO:' "t,~~n Jaeger' ,.',':t,: DATE ,Cf::':~,Februar i3,.l99 '" ,;,,~t:~'ilt. ~ f~~f!!,it ~;':>' ~Ii~~~::dl~ ~,~i ~ ii"i~:I., ~Ei:~i~:/~ECOMMENDH'~:,~'~N~ gJl" . ,.." , .: , OR~VIR~FILES ::,,';, '111 III'OT , "~,""'7f,,"'f ,~:'" :~'Jz ,~.,' .",," " I" ". ~'. );,i';:/*,-~~ , I ~);f:l c:"I/ -" "'it; ':''''" "f ~ $'{,:. ~:. ~~ "~)\:CTI'O' D;e:SIRED PRIO~ TO~' ,': :Ii ',; ~~"1"loOl~:' 'ffl~''''' "'. :.<. ~ ,.i;fM ',;';~,iN. - '</> ,'~ " ,.~' ''';;. 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"",.,t:,hes.,. ,.;)~ro i;,then..'i,<I~k~:t:hat you:l?:J:easfil p~OY,M.$;;m;~'~i~ q;2Pt~1i'mAUon~-t::9 th,,' , 5ff1 ' 'On the,:!7Cl~her hand, ifi,~,the!,e 'imp.FCly'e""en~~lPav,~ ~Clfi~.~~n 'f,!!P!?roy~g~d' .\ , accept. ,.ed....' then I woul.,d~. ask': th~t your~. depa...,. '~.'. ,.me!lt.,Ic:gn~:\'-9tJ.fln. '.' T;on-.~ t,,1. '.' in.IP. " tion '\:,0 verify that :the,site:and..':J.aIj.ds$flPtng,,1mpye enj:;~~,wertlc;Ql1st . ~~v:P~W;~i~:~:on, ai?,~{rther'~f~)~~h:~jlaTe~lr;li'" p~.n~~ " , veriifc;~iion of yout' flnd'1ngs th~'~u~h'~rit!!li !:'nsp~c:ti! .( lricJ~gW, apprdp~iate punch list) should be forwarded!;:o,1th1!i1office, a1.pX).~ wi ~l1.. appropriate comments and recommendations~, ~~Cflt:l:?9I!,; c;:opy tOM~:~!?resl!l'J: would;b& appreciated 'c' Your prompttatteli.1~ion tO~fl;dt,halld~illg,l..'thfs. mli1;.. is appreciated. Thank you ,',:. ...~ :t: ~ :t*~;~"f' ". ' ,'(' ',:~l)lili;-~ ~, ",,,!,,,. " ":-.. ;, ~;,I' "i~' j~, iW,~~~:;..J'j; r"_ ',:,;J,'~";2f' ,;.',,": , . ,. " "'\: ..,=.'......,.,' ~.>:~>r.~ '-.1-'" ~i'. _ ;1 J1?c~~ ' City Manager , " JSM:jb Attachment ";'i< \ cc: ';~:iJ\t, RESPONSE I, : ,; ..;,r.~':'-ii;,' , , ,,"'~I.,~,I' :''';:t:. ;J}~~~iL ::~l ~it I.,.'...,..~'~~,.:~f' ":'~: if::1I:,~,~ ,~~ I' " :::l&t " :t"1~ ,f~.... ,,~' ' .?\ 1~"" I.:,;o,fr ., 1! ""'~';~'~' ~ >,;1\1 'f.');;.,.....~: '~, ~ "",~:, .~ "~\~";'~.,~~~~.,{' '"~f. : ~'r 4;,~:.:1l... ~ ~ ~ ~ )' ,~~,'j.!,:~,r....::~,'~; ",;i comPle;~i~/: : ')j~~;~~:,i~f;,~ , ,'~~~_....~ '",:Sii::lii~....t.,." . ,,;,,,,,.i:t.:_.0",,,_,,,~,,,,,_ ~ 1, ,,' ",,: ,'f", :n' ,,' . . LAw OJ:"F"ICES MOYLE, FLANIGAN, KATz, FITZGERALD & SHEEHAN, P,A, THO"""'S lof I!!IE;"'SON l5ETEA' L BA"E:l"ON FJOeERT BRODY C.RCc;ORy 0 COO~ E. COL.E F'lTlGERAL.O. m "JOMN r "",ANIOAN ",0". VI rOXALL ...NCFU:;W F"UL TON, m MYRA OENClt:1. N......Cy MAL.LEY GR"'~"'t.4 WINSLOW O. .......,WKES. m MARTIN II I'l.... TZ WILLIAM e. KINO RONAL.O K. KOUNS STEVEN .... MAYANS g.... rLOaR, eA~NE.TT CENTRE. 6ZS NORTJ-f rLAGLE:R ORIVE rQST Orr.c!; BOX 3eae WEST PALM BEAcn, FLORIDA DD40e TEl..ltPHONE (407) 659.7500 ,....c!JIMILe (.407) 659 . J 789 T"LLAHASSEE O"'F'IC~ SUITt: 100. THE ""ERKINS HOUSE ItS NORTH GADSOEN STREET TALL,o,HASSEE, "'LOFUOA 32301 TELEPHONE (904)681-3828 FACSIMILE (904)e81-S?ee ANORI!:W.J. MCM..HON LISA A. ""'l.LER ..JON c_ ""0'0'1..1[ .JOOY H CLlII!:" DAVIe S. PRl!:S!!II..Y NANCY VORPE OUINLAN PATRICK E. OUINLAN MAA"K E. "''''YMONC TMO"""'S .... SHEEMAN, m CON"'... .... STINSON M"'Al'A M. SU"'RItZ' MUR'AS S...MUEl...... TMO""'...S WILTON L. WHITE THOM...S L. YOSET ,JOEL H. YUOENn:U:UNO February 1, 1990 Raymond Rea, Esq. City of Boynton Beach 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 RECEI,TEU FEB 6 1990 Re: Quantum Park - City Approval/Acceptance of Site and Landscaping Improvements CITY ATTOBNEY - Dear Ray: As you are awa re, Quantum Associates is in the process of acti vely mi'lrketing the sale of platted lots within Quantum Park, tn"connection with such sales, the proposed purchasers (and their respective lenders) i'lre requesting verification that the site and landscaping improvements constructed and installed within Quantum Park as of this date have been approved and, where necessary, accepted, by the City of Boynton Beach. Therefore, I am requesting some form of appropriate written verification from the City that the City has duly approved, and, where necessary, accepted, the site and landscaping improvements constructed and installed within Quantum Park as of this date, Thank you for your cooperation, DSP/dl cc: Mr. George W. Zimmerman Mr. Mike Toll ):~~' I David S.~ ---- 3665Z /] () I / Reply To Fort Lauderdale Office QUANTUM CORPORATE PARK November 2, 1989 Alan Capino City of Boynton Beach 200 Seacrest Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Re: Quantum Park; Final Landscape/Irrigation Inspections Dear Alan: In accordance with our previous conversation, I have enclosed for your review and records a set of inspection reports which were generated as a result of our inspections with Medard Kopczynski. I hope this information will be useful in your final review of the project. Please let me know when we can get together to schedule a final inspection or if you have any questions concerning the enclosures. Very truly yours, 1f:t{;f.1 Development Manager MJT/bw enclosure cc; George Zimmerman A Deutsch/Ireland Properties- Melvin Simon Joint Venture The 110 Tower. 21st Floor. 110 Southeast Sixth Street. Fort Lauderdale. Florida 33.101-3415 Broward (J05) 763-8888. FAX (305) 763-8996. Palm Beach (407) 734-3555. Dade (305) 945-8110. 800-421-5114 The Building. 1125 Northeast 125 Street. North Miami, Florida 33161 (305) 891-6806. FAX (305) 895-8241 ~.;,.-~ CITY of BOYNTON BEACH Q) Nailing: , . ~;~ Telephone: ~ Address: . RECEIVEO APR 0 9 \99u Ans'd ...... BUILDING DEPARTMENT City Hall Complex West Wing April 5, 1990 Moyle, Flanigan, Katz, Fitzgerald & Sheean, P.A. Attn: David S. Pressly PO Box 3888 West Palm Bch FL 33402 RE: FINAL LANDSCAPE INSPECTION AT QUANTUM PARK Dear Mr. Pressly: An extensive landscape inspection of the Quantum Park project has been completed using the CAB approved drawings dated 2/11/88. The draWings identify the location and species of land~caping proposed for the project. This inspection report and evaluation has been divided into three areas of landscaping: 1. "streetscape" and median plantings, 2. landscaping placed on the platted lots along the edge of the road, and 3. eight (8) littoral zone planting areas. Each of the three areas will be addressed individually below. The "streetscape" and median planting meets and/or exceeds the planting shown on the approved plans. Through the inspection and monitoring. process of the project, landscape crews have been observed maintaining these areas in code acceptable condition. The landscaping that borders the streets that meander through the project have been installed, with changes being noted in species and location from the approved plans. However, it must also be noted that this landscaping is located on the individual lots of the project and in some places extends into common ground areas. The developer and prospective lot owner must understand that when a lot is improved for use, the site landscaping must meet the code as it relates to the way the lot is developed. This may require removal of existing landscaping and/or the addition of landscaping to meet the requirements of the landscape code. All City code requirements become in effect when a lot is improved, including the required peripheral green belt of the project, which was not a part of the landscaping shown on the approved landscaping plans. (page 1 of 3) , // -. Letter: David S. Pressly Quantum Park April 5, 1990 Page Two The littoral zone plantings is in place and progressing on schedule. correspondence between Dr. Donald Richardson of Ecological Consultants (the firm employed by Quantum for littoral planting), Kevin Hallahan and Alan Capino, as well as site monitoring by our staff, have kept the City abreast of the littoral landscaping. The plants have been installed and small plants flagged (so that the littoral plants will not be accidentally damaged). At this time the survival of the plants rests with time and na~ure. As documented, a manmade littoral ecosystem is considered viable when a survival rate of 80% is achieved and survives successfully through predetermined monitoring intervals. Monitoring the littoral plantings is presently being performed by Ecological Consultants and a copy of the report is forwarded to the City. A littoral plant survival rate of 80% will be maintained at each monitoring interval by the developer until nature and man create a viable ecosystem. Through Alan's consultation with other ecologists about littoral zone planting, there is a general consensus in the field that a minimum two (2) year monitoring time is required to determine if installed (manmade) littoral planting will become a viable ecosystem. In summary, I have two concerns. The first is the coverage obtained by the seeding method of landscape ground cover which is presently not code acceptable. Ground cover by seed was spe~ified along the edge of the lots that border the internal streets of the project and for most of the ground cover for the common ground lake areas (littoral areas). At the present time most of these areas have natural sand ground cover with little grass. I recommend that the developer acquire and plant a type of seed that will be receptive to the soil and proper irrigation be employed to the seeded areas prior to requesting a final site inspection, The developer may establish for approval by the City of Boynton Beach a surety bond for landscaping following the surety procedures as identified in Section 7.5-37 of the Landscape Code. The surety will ensure that when the project is built out, all areas shown on the approved landscape plans will be appropriately landscaped. At present the tree and shrub landscaping is the focal point of the project, however, as the lots within the project are developed the finishing touches of the ground cover landscaping will become a visible part of the landscaping as compared to the adjacent sites. Therefore, the ground cover planting is vital to a completed project. The surety documents will allow the developer to improve the ground cover landscaping as the project is developed. The second concern is that littoral zone plantings require an undetermined time to become a viable ecosystem. Without positive assurance from the developer that the development of the system is monitored, as previously described, there is a chance for failure, being I Letter: Davis S, Pressly Quantum Park April 5, 1990 Page Three recommend that a separate surety be established for the littoral zone planting to ensure that self-sufficient littoral planting exists. The developer should include the following language within the surety document submitted for City approval; "as-built" landscape plans, copies of the progressive monitoring reports, photographs with dates showing development of the littoral plantings and text stating that a successful littoral zone planting exists at the eight (8) specified lake areas will be submitted by the developer for City approval prior to the release of the littoral zon~ surety. Sincerely, b~;'H~ I meh:eaf cc: Scott Miller, City Manager Don Jaeger, Building & Zoning Director Central file QUANPRK. SDD LAW OF'"FlCE.S MOYLE, FLANIGAN, KATZ, FITZGERALD & SHEEHAN, P.A. THO.......S "". BE....SO..., PETER L BRCTO..., ROBERT B"'OOT CoRCe-.ORY 0 COO~ E. COLE f""lTZGER"'LO. IlJ ,JOH"" r. n........,IG......., ROT W rox...l.l. "'''''DREW F"Ul.TO...,. m MYR'" Gr;NOEl. ...,.......,CT M....l.l.ey GR"'M"''''' WINSl.OW D. H"'W~E:S. m M....RTI..., V M....TZ WILLIAM B. MING RON....l.O K. KOLINS STEVEN ..... ""...y....N5 9Y" f"LOOR, BARNETT CENTRE 602:; NORTH ,LAGLER CAtVE ....05T orneE BOX :leee WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 30402 TEl.EPHONE (407) 659.7500 ,.....CStMll.E (407) 659 "I 789 TALL"'HASSEE Ol'"f"'ICE SUITE 100, THE PERKINS HOUSE tie NORTH C....OSOEN STREET TALLAH"'SSEE. F'l.ORIOA 32.:)01 TELEPHONE (904) 681.3828 F,.,CSt...tLE (904) 681.8788 ...NOR(:W.J. MCM"'HON 1.15......... ...1l.l.ER ,JON C. "'OYl.E ..JODY H Ol.IVER O"'VIO S. PRESSLY N....NCy VORPE OUtNI......N P....TI'lIC... E. OUINL......, ......R... E. R"'YMOND T....0......5 .... SHEEH"'N, m DO...,"'.... H. STINSON .......RT... .... SU"'REZ. "'URt...S S......UEL .... THO......S WIL TO"" 1... WHITE TMO......S L. YOSET .Joel. H. YUOENF"REUNO February 1, 1990 Raymond Rea, Esq. City of Boynton Beach 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 RECEIVE!), FEB 6 1990 Re: Quantum Park - City Approllal/Acceptance of Site and Landscaping Improvements CITY ATTOnNEY - Dear Ray: As you are aware, Quantum Associates is in the process of actillely marketing the sale of platted lots within Quantum Park. In connection with such sales, the proposed purchasers (and their respectille lenders) are requesting verification that the site and landscaping improllements const ructed and installed wi thin Quantum Park as of this date have been approved and, where necessary, accepted, by the City of Boynton Beach. Therefore, I am requesting verification from the City that whe re necessa ry, accepted, the constructed and installed within some form of appropriate written the City has duly approved, and, site and landscaping improvements Quantum Park as of this date. Thank you for your cooperation, DSP/dl cc: Hr. Me. George W. Zimmerman Mike Toll ~~f;' David S.~ ---- 3665Z /} (\ I / _..-r~' -"._,~,,,,,~., Reply To Fort Lau~erdalc Orricc .....--:-.. :/ .....!""':to....." J.:E{;: QUANTUM _ CORPORATE PARK [(Yt1 ..-.;--=-:--~- . ''- ../ " ~~ September 12, 1989 Mr. Roger Kuver City of Boynton Beaoh 200 Seaorest Blvd. Boynton Beaoh, FL 33435 Re: Quantum Park; Final Punoh Lists for Landsoape and Irrigation Approval by City Dear Roger: As a follow-up to your request at the Final Engineering Inspeotion for the projeot, I have enolosed three punch lists whioh were generated with Medard Kopozynski in the inspeotions for landsoaping and irrigation. ' " I have soheduled these punoh items for oompletion and expeot to be in a position to request a final approval for landsoaping and irrigation by the end of the month, Please let me know if you have any questions or oomments oonoerning the enolosures. ~~ .'ah"'~l1 Development Manager MJT/bw enolosure 00: Georse W. Zimmerman Steven W. Deutsoh ~ ," A Deutsch! lrehznd Properlies- Melvin Simon Joint ~ntu", The 110 Tower. 21st Floor. 110 Southeast Sixth Street. Fort Lauderdale Florida 33301.3415 Broward (305) 763-8888. FAX (305) 763-8996. Palm Beach (407) 734-3555. Dade (305) 94S:S110. 800-121-5114 The Building. 1125 Northeast 125 Street. North Miami, Florida 33161 (305) 891-6806 . FAX (305) 895-8241 -1Jt' - 6' II.{ "~~I"'~ mlm,. ..........;;d-~..~.tJJU ------_.._._~ ~--_..- \ ; . .. - w....., Reply To Fort Luuderdale OHice QUANTUM CORPORATE PARK .r""""- July 26, 1989 Mr. Medard Kopczynski City of Boynton Beach 200 N. Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach, Florida 33425 Re: Quantum Park; Final Punch List for Lake Areas Dear Med: " In summary of your inspections of the lake areas, I have identified the ,i t.ems whi ch const itute the fi na 1 punch 1 i st for the 1 ake areas, Once these items are completed, I will contact you to schedule an inspection of the items on the following list. I believe the list is an accurate representation of the results of our inspections. However, if you believe that there are any inconsistencies or omissions, I would appreciate your notification. Additionally, I am proceedi ng with the as -bui lt 1 andscape plan for N. W. 22nd Avenue in accordance ,with our discussions regarding the deviations from the landscape plans. Please let me know if you have any comments or questions regarding this information. Very truly yours, '-'1l); c;Ca e..C {} - jtCL( MICHAEL J. TOLL t'~7~ Development Manager MJT:aem Attachment (MMedard) CC: Mr. George W. Zimmerman Mr. Manuel Diaz Mr. Ted Annis Mr, Pat Milam Dr, Donald Richardson .' A Deutsch/ lrtdand Properties- Melvin Simon Joint Venture Tbe 110 Tower' 21st Floor. 1\0 Soulbeast Sixth Street. Fort Lauderdale. Florida 33301-3415 Broward 13051 763-8888 . FAX (305) 763-8996 . Palm Beach 1407)734-3555 . Dade (3051 945-81 \0. 800-421'5114 The Building. 1125 Northeast 125 Street. North Miami. Florida 3316i (3051891-6806' FAX (305\ 895-8241 .- Punch List July 26, 1989 ~--- A. lake 3: 1. Add Missing 2. Replace 3. Replace Sea Grapes 12,14 Ft. Satin Leaf 12-14 Ft. Upland Specific Shrubs 14 1 Quantity to be determined by survey from EcologiclL Consultants Quantity to be determined by survey from Ecological Consul tents 4. Replace 5. Provide Hardwood Swamp Plantings Certification by Ecologicll Consultants as to completion of littoral and hardwood SW81Tp plantings Clean-up of trash and grades 1 Sabal Palm, 2 Ficus Trees 6. Genera 1 7" Re-Stand 8, lake 5: 1. Replace 2. Replace 3. Replace 4. Replace ~aX Myrtle 12-14 Ft. live Oak 12-14 Ft. Crapemyrtle 12-14 Ft. Upland Specific Shrubs 9 1 1 Quantity to be determined by survey from Ecological Consultants 5. Replace 6. Provide Hardwood Swamp Plantings Certification by Ecological Consultants as to completion of Littoral and hardwood swamp plantings Clean-up of trash and grades Quantity to be determined by survey from Ecological Consultants 7. General C. lake 11: 1. Replace 2. Replace 3. Replace 4, Replace 5. Replace 6. Replace 7. Replace 8. Provide Pink Tabebuia 12-14 Ft. Satin Leaf 12-14 Ft. Flowering Dogwood 16-18 Ft. Sabal Palm Gumbo limbo 16-18 Ft. Upland Specific Shrubs including sea grapel Fahkahatchee grass Hardwood swamp plantings 1 1 3 2 1 Quantity will be determined by survey by Ecological Consultants Quantity will be determined by survey by Ecological Consultants Certification by Ecological Consultants as to completion of littoral & hardwood swamp plantings " . . ~,.---- O. Laka 10: 1. Replace Royal Palm 12'14 Ft. 1 2. ' Replace Satin Leaf 12-14 Ft. 7 3. Replace Live Oak 12-14 Ft. 5 4. Replace Upland Specific Shrubs Quantity will be determined by survey by Ecological Consultants 5, Replace Hardwood Swamp Quantity will be determined by survey by Ecological Consultants 6. Provide Certification by EcoLogical Consultants as to completion of littoral & hardwood swamp plantings E. Lake 12, 1. Replace Seagrape 12-14 Ft. 3 2. Replace Live Oak. 12-14 Ft. 2 3. Replace \Jeeping Willow 16,18 Ft. 2 4. Add Hissing Crint..ITI 5 5, Add Hissing Pampass Grass 6. Replace Upland Specific Shrubs Quantity will be specifically missing coontie determined by survey by Ecological Consultants 7. Replace Hardwood Swamp plantings Quantity will be 8. Provide Certification by Ecological determined by survey by Consultants as to completion Ecological Consultants of littoral & hardwood swarrp plantings 9. Address Hinor Deviation from plans concerning switch in grouping of Live Oak & Satin Leaf F. Lake 1, 1- Replace Live Oak 10-12 Ft. 1 2. Replace Weeping Willow 14-16 Ft. 13 3. Replace Queen Palms 6-8 Ft. GU 3 4. Replace Upland Specific Shrubs, Quantity wi II be specifically Youpon, determined by survey by ," Fahkahatchee grass, end Ecological Consultants cocoplll'll 5. Replace Hardwood Swamp Plantings Quantity will be determined by survey by Ecological Consultants . ." . . . ._-- F. Lake 1. Continued: 6. Provide As-built information for N.W. 22nd Avenue, pen revisions to LB, l12, L11 Certification by EcoLogical Consultants as to completion of littoral & hardwood swamp pLentings 7. Provide G. Lake 2: 1. RepLace Weeping \.Ii Llow 14.16 Ft. 9 2. Replace Wax Myrtle 6-8 Ft. 7 3, Replace Live Oak 10.12 Ft. 1 4. Replace Queen Palm 6-8 Ft. GU 1 5, Provide As-built information for N.Y. 2200 Avenue per revisions to L12, L8 6, Replace Sea Grape 16-18 Ft. 7, Replace Upland Specific Shrubs Quantity will be determined by survey by EcologicaL Consultants 8. Replace Hardwood Swamp Plantings Quantity will be determined by survey by Ecological Consultants 9. Provide Certification by Ecological Consultants as to completion of littoral & hardwood swamp plantings H. Lake 7 1- Provide Certification by Ecological ConsuLtants as to compLetion of littoral & hardwood " swamp pLantings ~,-ii_;~~~'~- ,,---.. Reply To Fori Luuderdale Orrio.:e QUANTUM CORPORATE PARK --- August 21, 1989 Mr. Medard Kopczynski City of Boynton Beach 200 N. Seacrest Blvd. Boynton Beach, Florida 33425 Re: Quantum Park Landscape; Final Inspections for Rights-of-Way. {6/20/89 thru 8/l8/89} Dear Med: I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for your cooperation and time in completing the final landscape inspections for the road rights-of-way. The expeditious and thorough manner in which you handled the inspections was a tremendous help to us in successfully completing our project, Accordingly, I have attached for your records and comments the final punch 1 ist which was generated from the landscape inspections on the road rights-of-way. As we had discussed, I have addressed the additional improvements to the N.W, 22nd Avenue rights-of-way and certain lake areas in the as-built drawings which are also attached, It is my understanding that upon completion of the,punch list items, the landscaping in these rights-of-way areas will be approved by your department, so if you see any errors or omissions in the punch list, I would appreciate your notification. .' .' A Deutsch/hilantl Properties- Melvin Simon Joint Venture The 110 Tower. 21st Floor. 110 Southeast Sixth Street. Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3415 Broward (305) 763-8888 . FAX 1305) 763-8996. Palm Beach (407) 734,3555. Dade (305) 945-8110. 800-421-5114 The Building. 1125 Northeast 125 Street. North Miami, Florida 33161 (305) 891-6806. FAX (305) 895-8241 '""','-''''''''''.'.''' -- -. Mr. Medard Kopczynski, Continued August 21, 1989 Page 2 -- As of this date, it is my further understanding that the areas which remain uninspected are the 61 and 62 signage areas, 6 sub-entrance ways, Quantum Boulevard (west of the E4 Bridge per Sheet R-6), and approximately 50% of irrigation. I expect we will be in a position to review these areas next week or at your earliest opportunity, Thank you again for your efforts. MICHAEL J. TOll Development Manager MJT:aem (MMedard) Attachments CC: Mr. George W. Zimmerman Mr, Neil 6, Shoter ., , .' fiNAL PUNCH LIST "'- ROAD RIGHTS-Of-YAY QUANTUM CORPORA1E PARK .~....._---_._-------_._--_._-------------------------------------------------------- R-3 R-7 R.6 R-14 R-17 R-19,16 13,9 R-5 QUANTUM BOULEVARO ------------------------------- Wax Myrtle 10-12 Jasminun Phi l odendl on lantana Live Oak Crapemyrtle 10-12 final Rev;ew for Landscpa;ng not complete at this time. N.W. 22nd Avenue Due to the substantial addition of landscpainS, I have attached for your review the as-built landscape plans for this rlght'of-way, Wax Myrtle Wax Myrt I e High Ridge Road - South trapemyrtle Ligustrum Wax Myrtle Pongam Washingtonis High Ridge Road - Nerth Crapemyrtle 3 75 9 220,200 2 4 Hissing to construction of Lots 4&5 Missing Missing 5 2 Replace Oead 9 11 10 9 , ~" 11 Dead; replace .~ '.? 1jll,.~; .' . '. R-9 R-12 R-ll 1)19AIQ .~. Quantun Lakes Drive lIax Myrtle Live Oak Mahogany Washingtonis Dwarf Oleander Wax Myrtle Mohogany Uashingtonia , , 3 1 1 1 42 4 3 7 Dead Hissing ..s.~ _._,.r QUANTUM CORPORATE PARK August 30, 1989 Mr. Medard Kopczynski City of Boynton Beach 200 N, Seacrest Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Reply To Fort Lauderdale Office Re: Quantum Park; Landscape Final Inspection, Report for August 10, and August 14, 1989 Dear Med: I have prepared for your review a final punch list of the items which require additional work in order to receive final approval and acceptance by the City. August 10, 1989: Irrigation Inspection of Irrigation Zones A, B, C, D, E. No additional work is required for approval. These areas are acceptable. August 14, 1989: Inspection of Irrigation Zones F, G, H, J, K, L, N, P, Landscape Inspection of Sub-Entrances. No additional work is required for approval of Irrigation in these areas. These areas are acceptable. Sub-Entrance 1 (NW 22nd Ave, and Park Ridge Road) 1. Replace Dead Canary Island Date Palms 2. Plant missing shrubs and groundcover: ASP 606 CRI 13 LAN 1640 LIV 66 PHI 52 PIT 291 Sub-Entrance 2 (NW 22nd Ave. and Quantum Blvd.) 1. Replace Dead Canary Island Date Palms 2. Plant missing shrubs and groundcover: ASP 660 LAN 1795 LIV 59 PHI 69 PIT 420 A Deutschl Ireland Properties- Melvin Simon Joint Venture The 110 Tower. 21st Floor. 110 Southeast Sixth Street. Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3415 Broward (3051 763-8888. FAX (305) 763-8996. Palm Beach (407) 734-3555. Dade (305) 945-8110. 8()()'421-51l4 The Building. 1125 Northeast 125 Street. North Miami, Florida 33161 13051891-6806. FAX 13(5) 895-8241 Sub-Entrance 3 (NW 22nd Ave. and H. Ridge Road) 1. Plant missing Canary Island Date Palms 2. Plant shrubs and groundcover ASP 555 CAR 110 LAN 1.\75 LIV 111 NOD 153 PHI 65 PIT 586 Sub-Entrance @ High Ridge Road, Alpha Dr., Beta Dr. 1. Plant missing shrubs NOD 522 At this time the areas which have not been final inspected for Irrigation are Zones M, and y, For landscaping the area which requires a final inspection is sheet R-6 of the Row plantings plans, west of the E-.\ Bridge on Quantum Blvd. If you are aware of any inaccuracies or omissions, please notify me so that I may correct my records. I expect these remaining items to be completed in the next 30 days and will contact you to confirm completion of the punch list items. Thank you for your cooperation, Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this matter. Very truly yours, Nyt~ Michael J. Toll Development Manager MJTlbw cc: George W. Zimmerman Conrad Robinson Dean Ferrie MEMORANDUM TO: Kevin Hallahan, Forester THRU: Don Jaeger, Building Official FROM: Med Kopczynski, Deputy Building Official DATE: August 3, 1989 RE: Quantum Park Hydric Hammock and Littoral Zones -------------------------------------------------------- Relative to Dr. Don Richardons's letter regarding Quantum, the city is not going to certify the plantings, All that I can do is identify numbers and types. In my opinion, it would be up to Dr. Richardson to certify that the littoral and hydric hammock areas simulate a native Florida ecosystem, as was the intent, When Dr, Richardson does this, then the issues of mitigation and the start of the monitoring period can begin. MD:ld cc: Hike Toll, Quantum Park ct. t./ G W L. ______ /II. Sh.r<tt ~/(,.. c2.Y" t'/&D /(Qf (. () ~ 7_")..~-i1 1ln1 -..c. ,. ....\.,. -- .~ ECOLOGICAL CONSULTANTS 7301 SUMMERBRIDGE DR, TAMPA, FL 33614 (613) 666-4266 , ("I"~D C. (.,. I-) /"''' (.,.:(,>/g~ 18 July 1989 Mr. Kevin Hallahan City of Boynton Beach 120 N.E. 2nd Avenue P.O. Box 310 Boynton Beach, Florida 33435 RE: Quantum Park Hydric Hammock and Littoral Zones Dear Kevin: This letter is to certify that Florida Natives Nursery has installed the required quantities of wetland plants in the littoral zone and hydric hammock areas of the Quantum Park proj ect. All plants have been installed as per the design specifications for this project. As we discussed, maintenance and monitoring will be required for 2 years from the date of installation beginning 30 June 1989 as indicated in the Development Order. The littoral areas will be ma inta ined for exot ics and other nui sance spec ies. Every ef fort to remove/mainta in torpedo grass will be conducted by monthly herbicide treatments. All colonization of littoral shelf planting units between the planted areas will be advantageous rookery sites for fish and other wildlife. Some concern was mentioned about the grass between the hammock planting but this was necessary in order to stablize the banks from eros ion. Wi th time, the overstory canopy of trees and wax myrtles should provide sufficient shade to eliminate bahia and other sun loving grasses from this area. The increased shade levels will promote the establishment of more mesic species especially when the irrigation system becomes automatic. Also, the lake lellels are down several feet from design and should in undate the but tonbush edge. Capillary act ion wi thin the so i 1 should keep about 2-3 feet of the bank moist for more obligate wetland plants to become established. The hammock planting area extends from the waters edge about 10 feet up the bank and includes no large trees over 6 feet in height. The establishment of a completely vegetated zone around the lakes will increase the appearance of the lake, stabilize the soil, absorb nutrients that run off the planted areas, and provide cOller and food for fish and wildlife. To date, several species of birds actively utilize the ponds. Several little green herons have nested in the planted areas and fish populations have increased to levels sufficient to support alligators. - . ..'~ , . . Monitoring reports will be submitted to the city and FDER in order to achive the 80% survival rate for the littoral z.one and hydric hamm.ock areas as specified in the Development Order. Monitoring will be conducted by Ecological Consultants in order to all ev ia te the city from determin ing successful cr iter ia for each pond. Once the city has certified the installation, Ecol.ogical Consultants will identify all plants to be replaced as a result of the extended drought, vandalism, natural causes etc. Replacement .of wetland plants up to the 80% survival level will be initiated prior to the next monitoring event if necessary. Ecological Consultants is currently monitoring over 50 mitigation projects throughout the state. To date, the littoral areas have responded favorably with nearly 100% recruitment of new plants within the planted areas and als.o between the planted areas. The hydric hammock areas have responded slowly, however, about 91% of the plants have shown signs of new growth despite the dr.ought conditions. I forsee n.o pr.oblems once the rainy season begins on a regular basis and the irrigation systems becomes operational. The results t.o date represent what can be expected for these types of pr.ojects, especially since installation was completed in late June of 1989. If y.ou have any additional concerns, please contact my office as soon as possble. Sincerely, ;tJb /LL Donald Richardson, ph.D. DRR/jlr cc: Mr Mike Toll, Quantum Park ..' 'I '~' ~ ". :~ " ~ ~ y .~: ~ ~ " :; ~ .::' ~. '" " 1''., !~; ,~ , It. Iud. .. \.1 "',,",U VI '" co~t regional planniQ9 council April 25, 1989 Mr. Carmen S. Annunziato Planning Director City of Boynton Beach 120 E. Boynton Beach Blvd. P.O. Box 310 Boynton Beach, FL 33425-0310 Subject: Quantum Park Development of Regional Impact Ecological Plan Dear Mr. Annunziato: Following staff review of the December 20, 1988 Amendment Three to the ecological plan and site inspection on March 31, 1989, a conditional approval pursuant to Condition 6 of the Development Order and Condition 2 of the amended Development Order can be granted. The proposal for identifying the final 12 acres of scrub needed to satisfy Condition 6 appears to be the most practical approach to follow at this time. However, there are two things needed to make this approach entirely acceptable. One is ,that Amendment Three includes an "Exhibit to Ecological Report, 20 December, 1988" (Exhibit), that shows the existing sand pine scrub areas after completion of infrastructure clearing. Those areas that are very poor representatives of scrub (eg: areas east of the old High Ridge Road on lots 69, 70 & 72) need to be removed. I think that staff would be in substantial agreement with your judgement of what is acceptable scrub, but would be happy to look at any area you question either now or following any of the Developer's quarterly submittals revising the Exhibit. The other is that the developer of an individual lot which either borders an existing preserve or contains a proposed one should suitably fence and post such before construction begins to provide some protection of the scrub from damage by construction crews. In agreeing to accept Amendment Three's approach to identifying the additional acres needed, it is our understanding that express permission of the City and the Developer will be required prior to clearing any scrub from any lot and such permission shall only be given if 12 acres (minus any already dedicated and accepted) is still available for preservation. It is further assumed that the determination of sufficient availibility will depend upon a comparison of existing scrub and pertinent deed restrictions on the undeveloped lots. Should the Developer wish any areas other than those shown as existing scrub areas on the Exhibit, preserve #2, or the 13.7 acres of scrub in preserve #1, considered for preserve status; he will peti tion the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to approve such areas as Sand pine microsite areas. If such approval 3221 I.W. martin downs blvd. ..... ".- sutt. 205 . p.o. box 1529 palm city, 'Ionda .M990 phone (..o1l 216-3313 . Mr. Carmen S. Annunziato ~.pril 25, 1989 Page Two were granted the areas could then be included as "existing scrub" and would count toward the required 40 acres. The Resource Management plan for Sand Pine scrub preserves #1 and #2 dated December 13, 1988 by Ecological Consultants, has been adequately amended to address the concerns that had arisen based on review of the draft. Staff is willing to accept the lack of a management program for the final 12 acres purely because implementation of such a plan would be complicated, and difficult enough so as to be considered impractical. Please bear in mind that the 40 acre preserve requirement is based on addressing regional concerns about allowing development to occur in a rare and rapidly disappearing habitat, not the preservation of anyone species. As pointed out in the original assessment report, this habitat is utilized by many species of concern. Clearly the rational for relocating animal species of concern where members of the population have access to one another is not present for plant species of concern. Thus, condition 6 (b) of the development order granted by Boynton Beach Ordinance 84-51 only addresses animal species of concern. Clarification of the intent of this condition was, we thought, addressed in Condition 2 of the amended development order (Ordinance 86-11) where it specifically requires identification of the 40 acres of sand pine scrub canopy, understory and ground cover vegetation, and a statement as to how these acres will be maintained. We will Property adequate adequate attorney consider the identification of the Quantum Corporate Park Owners' Association and the Quantum Corporate Park Covenants to address Condition 2(b) of Ordinance 86-11 if this seems to the City of Boynton Beach. We have not asked Council's to examine these covenants. The issues involved compromising this type diligence in pursuing conditions intended to in accommodating development without totally of habitat are complicated. We appreciate your the implementation of the development order address regional concerns. Sincerely, sall~ ~ Regional Planner cc: George Zimmerman Don Richardson James Stansbury Joan Diemer Grace Iverson SEB:pm K~'lIhl(, !-un Laudl..'rJ,t1~ ()Hk~ QUANTUM CORPORATE PARK December 21, 1988 VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS Mr, Carmen Annunziato City of 80ynton 8each 211 S. Federal Highway Boynton Beach, Florida 33435 Re: Quantum Corporate Park, Development of Regional Impact Ecological Plan Dear Carmen: Included herein Is what I hope to be the fInal update of our Ecological Plan to meet the needs of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and obtain their final approval. As you know. the previous plan was approved by the City of 80ynton 8each and all other agencies. Subsequently, erroneous Information was found to have been contained in our earlier submittals, the Master Site Plan for the development was revised accordingly, and a second location for a 14 acre Sand Pine Preserve was established, All of these Issues were presented and dIscussed as a part of the revised Master Site Plan submittal finally approved with Treasure Coast's concurrence In early February of 1988. Mr. Michael Busha of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council wrote a I etter to you on March 9, 1988 out 11 n I ng those 1 ssues yet to be resolved prior to fInal acceptance of the Sand Pine Management Program and Eco log I ca I Report. His I ett er was a I so sent to Mar I na Gonza I ez- PennIngton, Joan Diemer, Donald Richardson, Ray Ferneld, and Sam Shannon, each representatives of other Interested parties in the review and approval of the Ecological Plan. According to our records, only the comments presented by Mr. Busha, and perhaps a fInal verification from Joan DIemer concern f ng an i ma I re I ocat ion, stand between us and f I na I approval, (Attached to the report amendment Is a letter to Joan Diemer aSking for her restated concurrence with the animal relocations as completed In accordance wIth the original Ecological Report.) Report amendment #3 I s meant to address the spec i f I c concerns of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council as expressed In their March 9, 1988 letter. We have organized the materials such that they address the questions put forward thereIn. Therefore, a complete Ecological Report for this project must consider the original report and this amendment together. A J)l!utJd,,' Ireland Propenies - IUd";,, Simo" Joint Yentun' The 110 TOWl'r . 21 sl Floor. 110 Sou(h~asl Six.lh Slrccl . Flirt LaUdt'h.\,llc, Flllrida .:\3:\(.H-.'-lI~ llroward I:105/ 7oJ.llXllX. FAX 1.10'170.1.X~%. Palm lleach 140717.\.1..155;'. Dad,' 11(hl '!45.XIIO. XIX/All"/I,1 Th~ Building. 112:; Norlh~asl 12S Sm.'cl . North Mi.uni. Florida :nlh) 11(151 X'II.OKIII>. FAX 1.1(/SI X9;,.X241 \ " Mr, Carmen AnnunzIato, ContInued December 21, 1988 Page 2 I am Including here\llth eight copies of this amendment #3 for your dIstributIon as you see fIt. We have made no other distributIons of the material, although portions of this amendment prepared by Don Richardson have been discussed Informally with both Treasure Coast and Kevin Hallahan. If you need any additional copies of the amendment or need any further Items clarifIed. please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, .de (l/J!N tJ Zt..'~UIl' L.Nt aJ GEORGE~{j. ZIMMERMAN ( 'VZ IlL J Vice President of Development ' " GWZ:aem (SPP) Enclosures cc: Mr. Thomas K. Ireland Mr. Edward B. Deutsch Mr. Melvin Simon Mr. Steven W. Deutsch Mr, Michael J, Toll Mr. Donald Richardson Mr, Michael Busha Ms. Marina Gonzalez-PennIngton David S. Pressly, Esq. ~ CITY of BOYNTON BEACH ~. @ 120 E. Boyotoo B..cn Blvd. , ~,.- P. O. Box 310 , t.."-- ~. ," Boynton Beach, Florida 33425-0310 " " . (305) 734-8H] OFFICE OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR 16 Marc;:h 1988 Mr. George Zimmerman Quantum Associates suite H06 2455 East Sunrise Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 Dear George: I am in receipt of a letter dated March 9, 1988 from Michael Busha of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council concerning the ecological plan for the Quantum Park Development (copy attached). It appears that Mr. Busha is raising issues which are substantial in nature and should be addressed in a timely manner. By copy of this letter, I am requesting that Mr. Busha join the City and developers at a meeting where we can address the issues raised, I am suggesting that we meet on Wednesday, March 23rd at 10 a,m, in my office. If this time is inconvenient for either you or Mike, please call to arrange a mutually convenient alternative. Thank you for your attention to this matter, Yours very truly, CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH L, __~ -- CA- '-~ I Carmen S, Annunziato, AICP Planning Director /bks cc: Peter L. Cheney, City Manager Kevin Hallahan, Forester/Horticulturist Central File March 9, 1988 treQlure COOf.t regional planning council Mr. Carmen Annunziato, city Planner City of Boynton Beach 211 S. Federal Highway Post Office Box 310 Boynton Beach, FL 33425-0310 Subject: of Regional Impact Dear l1r Quantum Park Development Ecological Pllln c..v-.m~ ~""''''i~ld.~c5: Council staff has reviewed the Ecological Plan for Quantum corporate Park dated January 1988. The plan is submitted to address Development Order (DO) Conditions 6 and 9 which relate to developer responsibilities for: 1) protecting and managing Sand pine Scrub habitat and endangered and threatened species; and 2) preserving, creating, and managing wetland and littoral zone habitat. Except for a minor amendment to the wetland section (Part II) of the plan, the developer has adequately addressed his planning requirements for DO Condition 9. However, sections of the plan addressing protection and management of Scrub habitat and endangered and threatened species will require significant modification prior to Council approval. ~etland/Littoral Zone Plan site plan changes and lack of reference on lake area views (e.g., Figure l-A, etc.) to a master site plan make it impossible to determine where created littoral zone habitat is proposed to occur on the property. To allow this determination which will assist in monitoring this aspect of the project, lake area views should include appropriate reference to a master site plan. Properly referenced lake area views and a master site plan with like references should be included in this section of the plan. Sand pine Scrub Preservation and Manaqement Plan The intent of DO Condition 6 is to preserve a minimum of 40 acres of Sand pine Scrub habitat on the property including canopy, understory, and ground cover. Additionally, Condition 6 requires that a plan be prepared which: 1) identifies and delineates the boundaries of the Sand pine Scrub habitat area(s) to be preserved; 2) provides for the effective r~o~~~~?ngered and threatened animal populations into the ~~ ~~): and 3228 s.w. martin dawns blvd. suile 205 ' p.a. box 1529 palm city, Randa 33490 phone (305) 286-3313 MAR 1 0 1988 koren t. Marcus jim mlnlX chairman PLA;.lNli..G DEPTlice <ha;""an thamas g. kenny, III daniel m. cary HCretary/tN ~ J . _. c.xacu1ive director Mr. Carmen Annunziato City of Boynton Beach March 9, 1988 Page Two 3) provides a management program area(s) to maintain suitable threatened species which exist preserve area(s). We understand that the developer is committed to preserving the 40-acre mini"1llum onsite. However, the plan does not include surveyed locations of microsited Scrub areas, nor does it provide measures to protect these and other Scrub preserves from development. Based upon staff's recent site visit and because of the location of preserve areas amidst development, there is concern that Scrub preserves will be compromised, Therefore, it is recommended that the revised plan include surveyed locations of all Scrub preserves and commitments to properly delineate these areas in the field to protect them from development activities. Due to such activities Micrositing Area A (see Exhibit A) no longer provides an option for Scrub preservation. It is strongly recommended that actual field delineation and surveys be completed immediately for approval by city staff. for the Sand pine Scrub preserve habitat for endangered and in or are relocated into the Original proposals to protect endangered and threatened animal populations on the property depended upon relocation of these populations into a 40-acre preserve area. It is proposed that this 40-acre preserve be reduced to 25.7 acres by eliminating an area not containing Scrub. Staff is of the opinion that reducing the size of this preserve area as proposed will not interfere with protection of relocated populations. However, the Game Commission is the permitting authority with respect to this issue, Staff will base its final approval of this aspect of the plan on Game Commission concurrence with staff opinion. written concurrence should be included in the amended plan, It should be noted that additional active and inactive Gopher tortoise burrows were observed clustered in a patch of small oaks in the south central portion of, Micrositing Area G (see Exhibit A) . Once verified, the Game Commission should be notified of this occurrence and the potential for additional animals to be relocated into the 25.7-acre preserve area. sections of the plan responding to preserve management do not provide enough information or direction for implementation. These sections discuss management philosophies and set out programs that can result in the development of management plans for the Scrub preserves. It is what might be labeled a plan to prepare a plan. There is a detailed statement provided below, of the management goal and' what needs to be included in the management plan so that the city and implementing entities are . ' Mr. Carmen Annunziato City of Boynton Beach March 9, 1988 Page Three provided useful management prescriptions for the Quantum Scrub preserves. Manaaement Plan Goal: Long term maintenance of diversity, long term provision of suitable habitat for and threatened species and Scrub soils preservation. vegetative endangered Management plans should include: a. specific fire models and prescriptions or specific nonfire methods proposed to be used in management; b. proposed habitat management schedules identifying blocks of land proposed for management with reference to the year in which management is proposed to take place: c. discussion verifying the proposed management approach as the most preferred based upon: 1) the habitat type, age of community and target species occurring within the preserve area: and 2) surrounding land uses, preserve size, etc.; d. a justified estimate of the total cost of implementing the proposed habitat management plan including personnel required: e. the entity responsible for implementation of the proposed management plan (said entity can be the developer, property owners association, a governmental agency, environmental or conservation organization, or educational institution); and f. the instrument proposed to provide reasonable assurance of financial and institutional ability to carry out the commitments included in the proposed habitat management plan. It is requested that the city authorize no land clearing (e.g., f ire breaks or lanes, etc.) or construction (e. g ., boardwalks, observation decks, signage, etc.) within Scrub preserves until the management plan is developed and approved. Development of ~ Mr. Carmen Annunziato city of Boynton Beach March 9, 1988 Page Four such items without an approved management plan may interfere with management options for this property. In previous correspondence and discussion, the developer has requested that he be g~ven relief from preserving Scrub in microsited areas as Scrub creation experiments in the original preserve are demonstrated to be successful. Language is provided on page 73.1 of the plan to facilitate the process by which relief could be given. A flaw in the process proposed is that no qualitative or quantitative criteria is provided to determine success of Scrub creation experiments. council staff is willing to work with the City and the developers consultant to develop such criteria. However, until criteria to determine success are agreed upon, staff cannot approve the language as provided. As a general observation the plan devotes a considerable amount of time to resource descriptions, endangered and threatened species requirements, sampling and trapping methodologies, and justification for selecting Scrub areas as preserves. These sections are no longer appropriate to include in the main body of the plan and contain information which are no longer accurate due to changes in preserve area size, location, and approach. The plan would be better served if these sections were corrected and included as appendices of the document, This approach would free the main body of the plan to mainly concentrate on a working preserve management plan. with a copy of this letter I have provided Dr. Donald Richardson my notes on the plan to provide him more detailed direction regarding amendments. If there are questions, please call. sincerely, 7/VLL Michael Busha Regional Planner MB:lg Attachment cc: George Zimmerman Marina Gonzalez-Pennington' Joan Diemer Donald Richardson Ray Fernald Sam Shannon