Agenda Item Name:
Title
Spring Hills Southwest Quadrant - Approve Conservation Easement in favor of Alachua County
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Presenter:
Mark Brown, 352-264-6815
Description:
The Spring Hills Southwest Quadrant is a 116-acre project area located southwest of the intersection of I-75 and NW 39th Avenue. The BoCC approved the preliminary design plan (PDP) for up to 149 residential units and up to 455,000 sf of light industrial, office, and warehousing facilities. A designated 29.2-acre "Conservation Management Area" (CMA) is located within the southwestern portion of the project area. To meet the applicable code requirements for regulated natural resource management and protection, the designated CMA will be protected in perpetuity with a recorded Conservation Easement conveyed to Alachua County.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the Conservation Easement
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Prior Board Motions:
BoCC approved the revised Preliminary Development Plan (PDP), May 25, 2021.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
N/A
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
Environment
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Background:
The designated CMA represents an exceptional vegetative and wildlife habitat ecosystem. This classified "Mixed Upland Forest" has high vegetative species richness and structural diversity. Based on the high quality of habitat, the CMA represents the unique designation as "Significant Plant & Wildlife Habitat" per the County's ULDC (Sec. 406, Article III).
A "Conservation Area Management Plan" has been prepared to address the perpetual habitat management and prohibited activities associated with the CMA. The management plan includes references to clearing, earthwork and construction activities proposed within proximity of the CMA and the installation of appropriate erosion control and barrier fencing to ensure there are no unauthorized encroachments of equipment, material, or vehicles within the CMA. The high-quality CMA habitat will require minimal management activities...
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