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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM E
Consent X
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Public Hearin2
Regular
September 27 . 1999
Meeting
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REQUEST: The Community Development Department requests the City Commission
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the firm of
CPH Engineers, Inc. to prepare amendments to the City Code affecting
floodplains.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is for the City to employ an engineering
consultant to research the existing codes related to floodplains and make
recommendations for change.
APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY:
The Provisions of Section 15-27. Compliance. Which States:
''No public or private development shall be pennitted except in conformity with
the comprehensive plan or elements or portions thereof' (Code 1974, ~ 18-2).
The Comprehensive plan in the conservation section provides the following goal:
"To preserve the natural environment and quality of life on which Winter Springs
is founded".
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Conservation Objective
B). Conserve natural resources within the City as perpetual assets.
Policies:
1). The City's remaining wetlands, 100-year floodplain, unique upland vegetative
communities (i.e. hydric hammock, bayheads and swamps), and endangered and
threatened species habitats are designated as environmentally sensitive lands. The
City shall create a Conservation Land Use Category implementing the
conservation element land use objectives. These lands shall be subject to the
standards for development of Policies B (1-8) and C (1-6).
4). Promote dedication or conservatorship ofland adjacent to natural drainage
features, by allowing such areas to be counted in calculating open space
requirements, and by establishment of provisions for conservation easements in
the land development regulations.
5). Require conservation easements to be recorded as part of all land development
containing wildlife habitat utilized by endangered or threatened species protected
under policy C(3), 100-year floodplains, and wetlands, when outright public
ownership is impractical. Uses within conservation easements shall be limited to
those allowed under Chapter 704.06, F.S. No new platting shall be approved that
does not meet the natural resource protection standards of policies C(I) through
C(6).
6). Verify all jurisdictional permits of Federal and State agencies have been acquired
before development orders are issued by the City on properties adjacent to or
including the natural drainage features including SJRWMD, FDER and USACOE
permits for wetlands and water bodies, SJRWMD permits for stormwater
management, and FEMA requirements for the 100-year floodplain. In addition,
the development order must be consistent with the policies for natural resource
protection of this plan, including C(I-6).
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Conservation Objective:
C). Protect, conserve and appropriately use the remaining native
vegetative communities, wildlife and wildlife habitat, particularly
species designated as endangered, threatened or of special
concern, and habitat utilized by those species, from destructive
practices, through site plan review criteria requiring the species
and habitat be identified, requirements that protection of
remaining habitat be enforced through development orders, and
providing incentives for such protection.
Policies:
5). Wetlands shall be protected through the enforcement of the following standards for new
development and redevelopment:
a. Wetlands shall be delineated on the site plan according to DER, SJRWMD and
USACOE definitions, whichever is stricter.
b. No new individual lots or parcels shall be created after the adoption of this plan
that consist of such a high proportion of wetlands that development of the lot is
impossible without filling or other disturbance of those wetlands.
c. Development shall be clustered away from wetlands. All projects proposing
alterations to wetlands shall submit documentation to the City that the project
cannot be redesigned to avoid alteration to wetlands.
d. A vegetated wetland buffer of 25 feet, depending upon site conditions, shall be
maintained between all structures and the wetland jurisdiction line. No more than
25% of the shoreline of any development parcel may be cleared, to provide access
to the shoreline and/or view of the lake.
e. Where the developer documents that the site cannot be reconfigured to avoid
alteration of the wetland, the amount of fill placed shall be limited to the
minimum necessary for development. All structures in wetlands shall be placed
on pilings, unless otherwise approved by jurisdictional agencies. No new septic
tanks shall be allowed within 75 feet of water bodies of wetlands.
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f. Any alteration of wetlands that impairs wetlands functions shall be required to
replace wetlands acre for acre, type for type, or as permitted by the USACOE,
SJRWMD, and/or DER. The placement of docks, piers or boardwalks where a
minimal amount of fill is used may be exempt from this requirement, unless there
are penn it requirements of other agencies.
6. All proposals for development in the 100-year floodplain shall be required to avoid
alteration in the 100-year floodplain. Where the applicant documents that the project
cannot be completed without alteration of the 100-year floodplain, by meeting the
criteria established in Policies C(l) through C (6) of this element, the project may be
approved if all structures are placed on pilings or filled with a minimum amount of fill
and compensating storage provided. All structures shall be constructed so that the first
floor elevation is 18" above the 100-year floodplain. No septic tanks shall be located
within the 100-year floodplain. Clearing of floodplain vegetation shall be limited to 25%
of the site. No hazardous materials or wastes shall be stored within the 100-year
floodplain.
Land Use Objective:
A). Perpetuation of the existence and benefit of natural drainage features, excluding
them from being developed with uses that require the support of urban
infrastructure.
Policies:
3). The natural hydrological, typographical, biological and ecological
functions of natural drainage features, creeks and wetland areas lying
within the boundaries of the City shall be protected. The standards and
provisions for protection shall include, but not necessarily be limited to
the following:
a). Require projects to cluster development away from wetland areas
of the site and maintain upland buffers adjacent to wetlands. The
minimum vegetative buffer requirement shall be twenty-five (25)
feet upland from the wetland area. A larger buffer shall be required
on a site-by-site basis when required to protect the resource. The
City shall follow the following criteria in determining whether a
larger buffer area is required are the extend and functional value of
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the wetland, and the density and intensity of the proposed
development.
b. Require all wetlands to be accurately identified at the time of site
development review. Alteration of wetlands may be permitted,
however specific mitigation standards in accordance with policies of
the St. Johns Water Management District will be established to ensure
no net loss of wetlands either by functional value or extent.
c. Environmentally sensitive areas shall be covered by an environmental
easement which restricts uses to passive recreational activities. The
environmental easement may be dedicated by plat or by a separate
instrument approved by the City.
d. Require vegetative buffers around all lakes in order to protect water quality of
these water bodies. The minimum upland lake buffer shall be fifty (50) feet.
No fill shall be placed in lakes, except as permitted by applicable state,
regional and federal agencies. Fill as defined as deposition, by any means of
material in waters, with the exception of naturally occurring material, which
may deposit into waters by natural causes or means, and piers and piling
supports authorized by permitting agencies.
e. Provision of specific location standards for the construction of docks and
other structures over lake areas.
f Wetlands shall be delineated on the site plan according to DER, SJRWMD,
and USACOE definitions, whichever standard is more restrictive. Wetlands
shall mean those areas established as jurisdictional by the above agencies.
g. Developments adjacent to Lake Jesup shall not be permitted to include Light
Industrial, Industrial, or Commercial Land Uses. In addition to these
restrictions, the following provisions to protect the natural functions of the
lake shall be established:
1. An upland buffer zone, to be a minimum width of fifty (50) feet,
shall be provided between any development activity on the lake;
11. All development along the Lake shall be required to meet a more
restrictive impervious surface ratio standard. All development
along the lake shall provide a minimum of 40% pervious surface.
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111. No direct discharge of storm water into the Lake shall be permitted, in
accordance with criteria established by the SJRWMD.
CONSIDERATIONS:
1. The City of Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan was adopted on April 27, 1992. In the
conservation and land use elements of the plan reference is made to upland buffer zones
protection of wetland areas, and the placement of docks.
2. The City Commission elected in a January 18, 1999 workshop not to adopt the model
floodplain ordinance prepared by FEMA and directed the City Attorney to revise the
existing codes related to Floodplain Management.
3. The firm of CPH Engineers, Inc. was selected by staff due to their expertise and
extensive background with floodplain matters.
FUNDING:
Attachment "A" is a separate contract from CPH to complete the tasks and provide professional
services to evaluate existing codes related to floodplains and to make recommendations for
changes in the code of ordinances at a proposed cost of $2,760.00.
These items are not budgeted and must be funded from supplemental appropriations from
the general fund reserves.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with the firm of CPH Engineering, Inc. to study existing codes and prepare recommended
changes.
IMPLEMENTATION:
The contract with CPH will address floodplain management issues.
ATTACHMENTS:
A) CPH contract and services for floodplains.
COMMISSION ACTION:
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R~r.;;eIVED
September 16, 1999
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CPH Engineers, Inc.
1117 E. Robinson St., Suite C
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: (407) 425-0452
Fax: (407) 648-1036
www.cphengineers.com
CrTY Of IIIJINTER SPRINGS
CommunIty uevelopment
Mr. Charles Carrington
City of Winter Springs
1126 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, Florida 32708-2799
RE: Proposal to Assist the City of Winter Springs with Modifications and/or Amendments to Adopted
Ordinances for Floodplain Management
Dear Charles:
Pursuant to your request, CPH Engineers, Inc. (CPH) provides the following proposal to assist the City of
Winter Springs with revising or amending adopted ordinances which address floodplain management issues.
The general scope of services includes a review of current codes relating to floodplain management for
both the City of Winter Springs and other municipalities and counties in central Florida. Based on that
review, a series of workshops would be scheduled with City of Winter Springs persOImel and with city
commissioners to review possible moditications to existing ordinances and potential amendments to these
ordinances. A series of public hearings would also be scheduled and the suggested changes presented with
public participation and comment. Drafts of the proposed changes would be provided for fmal discussion,
modification, and approval. Our services under this contract are not intended to duplicate permitting
requirements of other federal, state, and local governments, but to maximize the City of Winter Springs
protection and input on floodplain issues which are nonnally handled by the Federal government agencies.
Over the years, we have assisted the City of Winter Springs and other governmental agencies directly with
ordinance development and modification. This expertise coupled with our knowledge of stormwater issues,
makes us uniquely qualified for this task. .
We propose the following scope of services.
o Task No.l- Initial Focus Workshop
CPH will attend the initial review workshop with City Commissioners, other city personnel involved in
the development and review process, and interested public participants. They will gather information and
prepare exhibits on the existing floodplain and flood-prone areas within the City of Winter Springs. The
information presented to workshop attendees will outline issues and procedures for modifications to the
floodplain and flood-prone areas as allowed by the federal government. The minutes from this meeting
will include input from CPH.
o Task No.2 - Review of Existine: Ordinances
CPH will compile and review the existing City of Winter Springs ordinances related to floodplain
management identified during the initial workshop. They will also compile and review other state, county
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Mr. Charles Carrington
September 14, 1999
Page 2
and local ordinances on floodplain management to assist them in formulating proposed changes to the
existing city ordinances and recommend options for amending the adopted codes.
o Task No.3 - Progress Review Workshop
CPR will also attend the second workshop to present recommended revisions to existing floodplain
management ordinances for the city. Their recommended options will have been developed based on the
initial focus workshop and review of other ordinances from other mWlicipalities. The goal of this
workshop will be to define the ordinances to be modified or amended to better manage flood-prone areas
within the City of Winter Springs.
o Task No.4 - Preparation of Proposed Ordinance Amendments
Based on information and comments received during the Progress Review Workshops, a draft of the
proposed ordinance amendments will be prepared and submitted to the City of Winter Springs.
o Task No. 5 - First Commission Meeting (Public HearingIFirst Reading of Ordinance
Amendments)
CPH will coordinate with the City of Winter Springs to present recommended modifications of city
ordinances during the regularly scheduled public meeting with the City Commissioners. CPH will make
a presentation and answer questions during this hearing, if necessary. Any necessary, non-substantive
changes to the proposed ordinance amendments will be made, and a final draft will be submitted to the
City of Winter Springs.
o Task No.6 - Second Commission Meeting (Final Reading and Adoption of Ordinance)
CPR will attend a fmal public meeting with the City Commissioners regarding approval of recommended
changes to the city's ordinances for floodplain management. CPR will attend this meeting to answer
questions and provide a presentation, if necessary.
o Task No.7 - Requested Services
Work related to tasks above and beyond the scope of services provided herein will be conducted on a time
and materials basis pursuant to your authorization.
Cost of Services and Invoicin{!
Mr. Terry Zaudtke will attend workshops and meetings representing CPH. Billing will be on a lump sum
fee basis in accordance with the following table. We have also provided a box for each step in this process
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Mr. Charles Canington
September 14, 1999
Page 3
for your approval. If you accept our proposed s.ervices, please check those tasks that you will need. Please
be advised that the tasks are not mutually exclusive. We will work from a purchase order from the City of
Winter Springs.
CPR Engineers, Inc. Review/Modification of Adopted Codes for Floodplains and Floodplain
Management
o Task No.1
o Task No.2
o Task No.3
o Task No.4
o Task No.5
o Task No.6
o Task No.7
Initial Focus Workshop
Review of Existing Ordinances
Progress Review Workshop
Preparation of Proposed Ordinance Amendments.
First Commission Meeting (Public HearingIFirst Reading of
Ordinance Amendments)
Second Commission Meeting (Final Reading and Adoption of
Ordinance)
Requested Services
$805
$885
$210
$280
$360
'~."
$220
Time and
materials
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Mr. Charles Carrington
September 14, 1999
Page 4
Space has been provided below for your acceptance of this proposal and your signatlU'e hereon will
constitute a contract between us for the work. Please sign both copies and return them to our office. A fully
executed contract will be returned for your files
Sincerely yours,
CPH ENGINEERS, INC.
Accepted by:
Date
City of Winter Springs
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Date '
Enclosure
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September 16, 1999
RECEIVED
SEP 1 7 1999
Mr. Charles Carrington
City of Winter Springs
1126 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, Florida 32708-2799
CIT\' OF WINTER SPRINGS
Community Development
CPH Engineers, Inc.
1117 E. Robinson St., Suite C
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: (407) 425-0452
Fax: (407) 648-1036
www.cphengineers.com
RE: Proposal to Assist the City of Winter Springs with Modifications and/or Amendments to Adopted
Ordinances for Floodplain Management
Dear Charles:
Pursuant to your request, CPR Engineers, Inc. (CPR) provides the following proposal to assist the City of
Winter Springs with revising or amending adopted ordinances which address floodplain management issues.
The general scope of services includes a review of current codes relating to floodplain management for
both the City of Winter Springs and other municipalities and counties in central Florida. Based on that
review, a series of workshops would be scheduled with City of Winter Springs personnel and with city
commissioners to review possible moditications to existing ordinances and potential amendments to these
ordinances. A series of public hearings would also be scheduled and the suggested changes presented with
public participation and comment. Drafts of the proposed changes would be provided for fmal discussion,
modification, and approval. Our services under this contract are not intended to duplicate permitting
requirements of other federal, state, and local governments, but to maximize the City of Winter Springs
protection and input on floodplain issues which are nonnally handled by the Federal government agencies.
Over the years, we have assisted the City of Winter Springs and other governmental agencies directly with
ordinance development and modification. This expertise coupled with our knowledge of stormwater issues,
makes us uniquely qualified for this task.
We propose the following scope of services.
o Task No.l- Initial Focus Workshop
CPR will attend the initial review workshop with City Commissioners, other city personnel involved in
the development and review process, and interested public participants. They will gather information and
prepare exhibits on the existing floodplain and flood-prone areas within the City of Winter Springs. The
information presented to workshop attendees will outline issues and procedures for modifications to the
floodplain and flood-prone areas as allowed by the federal government. The minutes from this meeting
will include input from CPR.
o Task No.2 - Review of Existin!! Ordinances
CPR will compile and review the existing City of Winter Springs ordinances related to floodplain
management identified during the initial workshop. They will also compile and review other state, county
\\CPH_ORLANDO\SYS\JOBS\Z6582\PROPOSALS\WINTER SPRINGS\FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL. DOC
SANFORD . ORLANDO . DELAND . PALM CITY . CAPE CORAL . JACKSONVILLE
Mr. Charles Carrington
September 14, 1999
Page 2
an~ !ocal. ordin~ces on floodplain manag~ment to assist them in formulating proposed changes to the
eXlstmg CIty ordmances and recommend optIOns for amending the adopted codes.
o Task No. 3 -Pro2ress Review Workshop
CPH will also attend the second workshop to present recommended revisions to existing floodplain
management ordinances for the city. Their recommended options will have been developed based on the
initial focus workshop and review of other ordinances from other municipalities. The goal of this
workshop will be to define the ordinances to be modified or amended to better manage flood-prone areas
within the City of Winter Springs.
o Task No.4 - Preparation of Proposed Ordinance Amendments
Based on information and comments received during the Progress Review Workshops, a draft of the
proposed ordinance amendments will be prepared and submitted to the City of Winter Springs.
o Task No. 5 - First Commission Meetinl! (Public Hearin2/First Readin2 of Ordinance
Amendments)
CPH will coordinate with the City of Winter Springs to present recommended modifications of city
ordinances during the regularly scheduled public meeting with the City Commissioners. CPH will make
a presentation and answer questions during this hearing, if necessary. Any necessary, non-substantive
changes to the proposed ordinance amendments will be made, and a final draft will be submitted to the
City of Winter Springs.
o Task No.6 - Second Commission Meetin2 (Final Readin2 and Adoption of Ordinance)
CPH will attend a fmal public meeting with the City Commissioners regarding approval of recommended
changes to the city's ordinances for floodplain management. CPH will attend this meeting to answer
questions and provide a presentation, if necessary.
o Task No.7 - Requested Services
Work related to tasks above and beyond the scope of services provided herein will be conducted on a time
and materials basis pursuant to your authorization.
Cost of Services and Invoicin2
Mr. Terry Zaudtke will attend workshops and meetings representing CPH. Billing will be on a lump sum
fee basis in accordance with the following table. We have also provided a box for each step in this process
\\CPH_ORLANDO\SYS\JOBS\Z6582\PROPOSALS\WINTER SPRlNGS\FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL. DOC
Nfr.Ch~lesCanin~on
September 14, 1999
Page 3
for your approval. If you accept our proposed services, please check those tasks that you will need. Please
be advised that the tasks ~e not mutually exclusive. We will work from a purchase order from the City of
Winter Springs.
CPH Engineers, Inc. Review/Modification of Adopted Codes for Floodplains and Floodplain
Management
o Task No.1
o Task No.2
o Task No.3
o Task No.4
o Task No.5
o Task No.6
o Task No.7
Initial Focus Workshop
Review of Existing Ordinances
Progress Review Workshop
Prep~ation of Proposed Ordinance Amendments
First Commission Meeting (Public He~glFirst Reading of
Ordinance Amendments)
Second Commission Meeting (Final Reading and Adoption of
Ordinance)
Requested Services
$805
$885
$210
$280
$360
$220
Time and
materials
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Mr. Charles Carrington
September 14, 1999
Page 4
Space has been provided below for your acceptance of this proposal and your signature hereon will
constitute a contract between us for the work. Please sign both copies and return them to our office. A fully
executed contract will be returned for your files
Sincerely yours,
CPH ENGINEERS, INC.
Accepted by:
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City of Winter Springs
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Date
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Enclosure
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