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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFlorida Department of Environmental Protection Town Center, Hickory Park, and Blumberg Site Use Acceptance 2013 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF , ' ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RICK SCOTT `4.- MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS BUILDING GOVERNOR G 3900 COMMONWEALTH BOULEVARD HERSCHEL T.VINYARD JR. TALLAHASSEE,FLORIDA 32399-3000 SECRETARY July 29, 2013 Mr. Steven T. Richart Division Manager, CPCO City of Winter Springs--Community Development Department Urban Beautification Division, Arbor and Special Assessment Districts 1126 East State Road 434 Winter Springs, Florida 32708 Re: Winter Springs Town Center-Blumberg Parcels,Hickory Park— Sublease#4337-01 Dear Mr. Richart: The Division of State Lands, Office of Environmental Services, acting as agent for the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, hereby approves the Winter Springs Town Center management plan. The next management plan update is due July 29, 2023. Approval of this land management plan does not waive the authority or jurisdiction of any governmental entity that may have an interest in this project. Implementation of any upland activities proposed by this management plan may require a permit or other authorization from federal and state agencies having regulatory jurisdiction over those particular activities. Pursuant to the conditions of your lease,please forward copies of all permits to this office upon issuance. Sincerely, ( if Marianne S. Gengen I ach Office of Environmental Services Division of State Lands www.dep.state fl.us �raracR s ok f 0 v to 95 • 19 • /4,,, E 06( City of Winter Springs Winter Springs Town Center — Blumberg Parcels Hickory Park Management Plan i,, ; "- :° 1 ,� __,..Lz,k_____ . ir-- _ _ i, _ .�_ __ _ ____ -_,-.._ ,,,..,„__=_ „,,...... _____ ____ ,„,.. 5, ____ , Submitted to The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund -AND- The State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of State Lands Office of Environmental Services 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard Mail Station 140, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 Page 1 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Subject Page(s) Section I General Information 4-6 A. Land Management Executive Summary 4 B. Common Name and Brief Description 4,5 C. Land Acquisition Program Under Which Property Was Acquired 5 D. Multiple Use 5 E. Location, Boundaries, Site Improvements and Proximity Map 5 F. Legal Description and Acreage of the Property 5 G. Legislative or Executive Directives that Constrain Property Use 5 H. Degree of Title Interest Held By the Board 5 I. Extent of Public Involvement and Local Government Participation in Developing the Plan 5,6 Section II Natural Resources 6 A. Acquatic Preserve or Area of Critical State Concern 6 B. Location and Description of Known Identifiable Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources 6 C. Description of Resources Listed in the FNAI 6 Section III Property Usage 7 A. Description of Past and Present Uses 7 B. Purpose for Which Land Was Acquired 7 C. Designated Use of Property 7 D. Adjacent Lands Essential to Management of the Subject Property 7 E. Surplus Property 7 Section IV Management Activities 7-12 A. State and Local Authority 7-8 B. Responsibilities 8-11 C. Management Needs/Problems 11 D. Conflicts with Adjacent Land Uses 11 E. Cultural Resources 11 F. Natural Resource Restoration, Preservation and Management 11 G. Impact of Planned Uses 11 H. Compliance with State Lands Management Plan 11 I. Management Activities 12 J. Annual Operating Budget For Hickory Park 12 Page 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.) Subject Page(s) Exhibits 1. Base Map 2. Legal Description 3. Property Boundary Map (5 Parcels) 4. FNAI Conservation Lands Overview By Agency 5. Florida's Coastal and Aquatic Preserve Map 6. FWC Letter and Attachments 7. FNAI Letter 8. FNAI Resources Map 9. FNAI Element Occurrence Records 10. Hickory Park Landscape Maintenance Plan 11. City of Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan 12. Florida Master Site File Letter and Attachments 13. Winter Springs Town Center Lease#4337 14. Winter Springs Town Center Sub-lease #4337-01 Page 13 General Information A. Land Management Executive Summary 1. Land Managing Agency—City of Winter Springs,Fla. 2. Common Name of Property — Hickory Park, used as a secondary trail complimenting the Florida National Scenic Trail/Cross Seminole Trail,Winter Springs Town Center District Segments. 3. Location— Seminole County,Fla. 4. Acreage—5.916 Acres for Parcels 1,2,3,4,5, a.k.a. former`Blumberg Properties'. 5. Type of Acquisition—Preservation 2000, Florida Greenways and Trails Program. 6. Lease Number—4337, Sublease 4337-01 (See Exhibits 16,17) 7. Designated Land Use — City Park and Trail, multi-purpose, recreational, used in conjunction with the Florida Scenic Trail/Cross Seminole Trail Segments in Winter Springs. 8. Surplus Acreage—None. 9. Needed Acreage—None. 10. Unique Features — This trail segment is a focal point for the pedestrian oriented Town Center which encourages foot traffic in place of automobiles. In conjunction with the Florida Scenic Trail/Cross Seminole Trail System, this section links the compact, urban Town Center with urban density and outlying low density development. It also serves as a primary destination point for pedestrians who travel using the trail from surrounding areas. 11. Land Management Review — An interagency State Land Management Review Team (LMR) has not toured the property or conducted a Land Management Review. B. Common Name and Description 1. The property is commonly known as Hickory Park. Owned by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, under the authority of Section 253.034, F.S., Hickory is an integral part of the pedestrian and bicycle circulation system that connects to Magnolia Park and the Florida Scenic Trail/Cross Seminole Trail System in Winter Springs. 2. The property consists of five (5) parcels (otherwise known as the `Blumberg Parcels'), which comprise a total of 5.916 acres of property. These parcels were acquired to serve as permanent green space and to link Magnolia Park to existing and relocated sections of the Florida Scenic Trail/Cross Seminole Trail System. 3. Parcels 1,2 and 3 of`Hickory Park' are located in highly visible public areas of the Winter Springs Town Center and maintained as a destination point complimenting the Cross Seminole Trail System and Magnolia Park. Lush landscaping, hardscapes, water features, decorative lighting and a Veteran's Memorial Tribute Wall make this one of the finest public amenities in Seminole County; a real must see for visitors to the area! The space is utilized 365 days per year for trail users, local residents; for weddings and community events such as Winter Springs Festival of the Arts, Hometown Harvest, July 4th Celebration of Freedom, and the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Weekend. a) Structures and Improvements 1. Parcels 1,2,3 — `Hickory Park' Improved Public Areas • (2)Pavilions • (1) Veteran's Memorial Monument and Tribute Wall, Granite World Map (1)American Flag and Flagpole (1)Fountain:Decorative Memorial Water Feature with Bronze Fallen Soldier Page 14 • (8) Trellised Rest/Seating Areas • (26)Benches (Ipe Hardwood) • (1) Fountain: Decorative Water Feature with integrated planter • (2)Pet Convenience Stations • Over(100)Decorative Light Bollards/Wall Sconces • Manicured `Florida Friendly'Landscaping/Turf • Water conserving irrigation system 2. Parcels 4,5 —`Hickory Park' Undisturbed Forest C. Land Acquisition History 1. The title interest is fee simple and Hickory Park was acquired by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida. 2. The property was acquired through the Florida Greenways and Trails Program utilizing P-2000 funds. 3. The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (Trustees) received fee simple title on April 19, 2001. 4. On August 31, 2001, the Trustees conveyed management authority to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Greenways and Trails (OGT),via Lease 4337. 5. OGT subsequently conveyed management authority to the City of Winter Springs on June 7, 2002, via sublease 4337-01. D. Single Use 1. The property is designated as single use as a multi-purpose recreational facility for pedestrians, inline skaters, bicyclists, and hikers. There are multiple seating areas, event space and a Veteran's Memorial Structure located on parcels 1,2, and 3. E. Location,Boundaries, Site Improvements and Proximity Map 1. See Exhibits 1,3 F. Legal Description of the Property 1. See Exhibit 2 G. Legislative or Executive Directives that Constrain Property Use 1. There are no known legislative or executive directives that constrain the use of this property as planned. H. Extent of Public Involvement and Local Government Participation in Developing the Plan 1. Pursuant to Section 259.032(10)(b) of the Florida Statutes, management plans for areas over 160 acres require input from an advisory group. Since the subject property consists of only 5.916 acres, no public participation is required; however, the City of Winter Springs maintains ongoing communications with interested citizens, civic groups, schools, local businesses and visitors regarding the development and care of Hickory Park and the Cross Seminole Trail Corridor in Winter Springs. 2. In 2007,the City partnered with the Florida Division of Forestry for a community grant that provided over$100,000 for remedial tree forestation as an enhancement to Hickory Park and the Cross Page 15 Seminole Trail. Multiple community stakeholders met in support of the project including the Beautification of Winter Springs Advisory Board and the Winter Springs Rotary Club. 3. The City of Winter Springs Urban Beautification Division oversees all maintenance activities of Hickory Park utilizing vendors and Staff in order to keep the public areas in pristine condition. The City Commission also functions as the City's Tree Board as part of our participation as a Sterling Community in the National Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA Program for more than 23 years. The Winter Springs Rotary Club provides valuable input regarding the Veteran's Memorial which is located at the East end of Hickory Park. II. Natural Resources A. Aquatic Preserve or Area of Critical State Concern 1. The Wekiva River Aquatic Preserve which is located along the Orange, Seminole, Lake and Volusia County lines is the closest aquatic preserve. Hickory Park does not impact this area as determined by the Department of Environmental Protection. The attached Exhibit 5 shows the distribution of coastal and managed areas across the state. B. Location and Description of Known Identifiable Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources 1. Soil Types — Based on the Soils Survey of Seminole County, the dominant soils that occur on the property are sandy to depths of more than eighty (80) inches. Some of the soils have Spodic Horizon "hardpans" below 20 inches of the surface, and some area with Spodic Horizon are underlain by loamy materials. 2. Archaeological and Historical Resources — There are no archaeological and/or historical resources known to occur on the subject property. 3. Water Resources—There are no water resources on the subject property. 4. State and/or Federally Endangered or Threatened Species — The Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) database currently indicates occurrences of Swallow Tailed Kite, Cooper's Hawk and Florida Scrub-Jay in and around the subject areas. A previous inquiry (about 2001) of the FWC and Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) databases indicated occurrences of Bald Eagle, Wood Stork and Eastern Indigo Snake. In addition, FWC previously made a determination that the dominant land cover occurring on and around the subject areas to be large hardwood and cypress swamp areas. Smaller areas of pinelands, hardwood hammocks, patches of shrubs, brushlands, grasslands, oak scrubs and hardwoods pine were also noted (see Exhibits 6,8,9). 5. Natural Communities and Features — Using the 1987-1988 LANDSAT imagery, FWC determined the dominant land cover occurring on and around the trail corridor to be large hardwoods and cypress swamp areas. Also occurring were pinelands and hardwood hammocks, smaller patches of shrubs and brushlands, barren or developed land and grasslands (agricultural or disturbed), and scattered areas of oak scrub and mixed hardwood pine. C. Description of Resources Listed in the FNAI 1. Exhibit 7 is the official letter from FNAI, describing the resources on the property herein referenced. Exhibit 8 shows the mapped locations of resources listed in the FNAI and Exhibit 9 describes the element occurrence records on or near the sites. Page 16 iii. Property Usage A. Description of Past and Present Uses 1. Prior to development of Parcels 1,2 and 3, the subject property was generally undisturbed for several hundred years. It was heavily wooded with mature stands of hickory, oaks and pine trees. Parcels 4 and 5 remain unchanged. 2. Parcels 1,2 and 3 serve as part of a City Park and Trail System, used in conjunction with the Florida Scenic Trail/Cross Seminole Trail Segment in Winter Springs. B. Purpose for Which Land Was Acquired 1. The subject property was acquired to preserve green space within the Town Center and to provide a trail segment to connect Magnolia Park to the Cross Seminole Trail. C. Designated Use of Property 1. Existing Facilities and Uses — Parcels 1,2 and 3 of the subject property are used for a park and Veteran's Memorial,to compliment the Florida Scenic Trail/Cross Seminole Trail System. Parcels 4 and 5 are comprised of vacant land(fully tree canopied); all areas are zoned Town Center District. D. Adjacent Lands Essential to Management of the Subject Property 1. There are no lands adjacent to the subject property that is essential to management of the property. E. Surplus Property 1. There are no plans to surplus the property. IV. Management Activities A. State and Local Authority 1. Section 259.101, F.S., establishes Florida's Preservation 2000 Act to acquire, protect and preserve open space and recreational properties within urban areas where pristine animal and plant communities no longer exist. 2. The management activities of the subject property are the responsibility of the City of Winter Springs. 3. The management plan for the Florida National Scenic Trail/Cross Seminole Trail, Winter Springs Town Center Segments, was developed pursuant to Section 259.032(10)(a), which authorizes designated State, regional, local governmental agencies or private entities to develop and adopt, with the approval of the Board of Trustees, an individual management plan for each project designed to conserve and protect such lands and their associated natural resources. 4. The management plan for the subject property supports the City of Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan (see Exhibit 11). 5. In 2008, Senate Bill 542 became law and its primary purpose was to standardize and quantify planning for conservation land management across all managing agencies to the greatest extent possible, in an effort to measure performance and aggregate data far more efficiently. Codified within s. 253.034(5), F.S.,the law requires all conservation land management plans to include eight common Page 17 overarching goal categories, with each goal category being further segmented into a series of measureable/quantifiable objectives. An interagency working group developed a standard set of 32 objectives with broad applicability to most every management unit within the State's inventory of conservation lands. These common goals and "core" objectives are to be included in every management plan, even if identified as Not Applicable for certain management units. Some of the common goals and core objectives are not applicable to Hickory Park, but all are addressed in this section. B. Management Goals and Core Objectives 1. Management Responsibility. The City of Winter Springs is responsible to provide ongoing maintenance, including a comprehensive landscaping and hardscaping program, litter collection, and police patrolling for Hickory Trail and the Cross Seminole Trail in Winter Springs. 2. Primary Goal. The primary goal for Hickory Park is to provide a safe and enjoyable trail experience for the residents and visitors of Winter Springs while supporting our statewide connected system of greenways and trails for recreation, conservation and alternative transportation purposes. 3. Habitat Restoration and Improvement a) Parcels 1,2 and 3 have been purposed to serve as a park setting primarily focused on alternative forms of transportation and recreational opportunities including hiking, skating, bicycling and walkable community events instead of reliance on forms of motorized mobility. Parcels 4 and 5 are undisturbed forests and exhibit the normal ecological function of such dense tree canopied areas. The natural communities along the corridor include hardwoods, pinelands and hardwood hammocks, smaller patches of shrubs and brush lands, scattered areas of oak scrub, and mixed hardwood pine. Hickory Park (Parcels 1-5) does not include any "burnable acres," and does not lend itself to timber harvesting or other major restoration activities. Improvement of the natural areas on this property will be achieved through elimination and long term minimization of exotic/invasive vegetation and debris. • Core Objectives—Improve Natural Communities and Habitats • Objective — Prescribe burn N/A acres per year, with N/A acres burned per year, in 2 years, and in 10 years,budgeted at$N/A • Objective — Maintain N/A acres per year within target fire return interval, N/A acres within fire return interval target, in 2 years and in 10 years,budgeted at$N/A • Objective — Conduct habitat/natural community improvement on 2 acres, 1 acre with restoration underway, in 2 years and in 10 years,budgeted at$ 500 • Objective — Conduct habitat/natural community restoration on N/A acres, N/A acres restored, in 2 years and in 10 years,budgeted at$N/A • Objective — Conduct timber harvest (mechanical thinning of stands) for the purpose of habitat restoration on N/A acres, N/A acres harvested, in 2 years and in 10 years, budgeted at$N/A 4. Public Access and Recreational Opportunities • Core Objectives - Continue to Maintain and Improve Public Access and Recreational Opportunities. Page 18 • Objective — Maintain public access and recreational opportunities to allow for a recreational carrying capacity of 500 visitors per day, 500 visitor opportunities daily, in 2 years, and 10 years,budgeted at$1,500 annually • Develop additional public access and recreational opportunities to allow for a carrying capacity of 800 visitors per day, 800 visitor opportunities daily, in 2 years, and 10 years,budgeted at$2,500 annually • Continue to provide 2 interpretive/education programs, 2 interpretive/education programs, in 2 years, and 10 years,budgeted at$1,000 annually • Develop 1 new interpretive/education program, 1 interpretive/education program, in 2 years, and 10 years,budgeted at$500 5. Hydrological Preservation and Restoration • Core Objectives — Continue to Evaluate Hydrological Preservation and Restoration Opportunities. • Objective — Conduct or obtain a site assessment/study to identify potential hydrology restoration needs. No assessment required, in 2 yrs, and 10 years,budgeted at$N/A • Objective — Restore natural hydrologic condition and functions to N/A acres on site, N/A acres for which hydrologic restoration is underway (planning, grant writing, earth moving, etc.), in 2 years, and 10 years, budgeted at$N/A. N/A acres for which natural hydrologic condition and functions are restored, in 2 years, and 10 years, budgeted at $ N/A 6. Sustainable Forest Management • Core Objectives — Continue to Evaluate for Additional Sustainable Forest Management Opportunities. • Objective — Prepare and implement a silviculture management plan including reforestation,harvesting,prescribed burning, restoration, and timber stand improvement activities and goals. Silviculture management plan complete in 2 years with approximately 3 acres treated,budgeted at$N/A • Objective — Develop and implement a process for conducting stand descriptions and forest inventory including a GIS database containing forest stands, roads and other attributes (including but not limited to: threatened and endangered species, archeological resources, exotic species locations, historical areas). Complete GIS database and re-inventory all attributes every 3-5 years, as needed, in 2 years, budgeted at $ N/A. N/A acres of forest inventoried annually, in 2 years, and 10 years, budgeted at$N/A 7. Exotic and Invasive Species Maintenance and Control • Core Objectives — Continue to Evaluate and Maintain Occurrences of Exotic and Invasive Species of Plants and Animals. Page 19 • Objective —Annually treat approximately 3 acres of EPPC Category I and Category II invasive exotic plant species, 3 acres treated, in 2 years, and 10 years, budgeted at $1,500 • Objective — Implement control measures on N/A exotic and nuisance animal species, N/A nuisance and exotic species for which control measures are implemented, in 2 years, and 10 years,budgeted at$N/A 8. Capital Facilities and Infrastructure • Core Objectives— Continue to Maintain Infrastructure and Facilities. • Objective — To maintain 8 facilities, approximately .23 miles of roadway and trails, 8 facilities, approximately .23 miles of roadway and trails maintained, budgeted at $88,500 annually • Objective— To construct N/A facilities,N/A miles of roads, and N/A miles of trails (as applicable, N/A facilities, N/A miles of roads, N/A miles of trails constructed, in 2 years, and 10 years,budgeted at$N/A • Objective — To improve or repair 8 facilities, .23 miles of roads, and .23 miles of trails existing on site (as applicable), 8 facilities, .23 miles of roads, .23 miles of trails improved or repaired, in 2 years, and 10 years,budgeted at$10,500 9. Cultural and historical resources • Core Objectives — Continue to Monitor Site for Apparent Cultural and Historical Resources • Objective — Ensure all known sites are recorded in the FL Division of Historical Resources Master Site File, 0 recorded sites, in 2 years, and 10 years, budgeted at $ N/A • Objective — Monitor N/A recorded sites and send updates to DHR Master Site file as needed,N/A sites monitored, in 2 years, and 10 years,budgeted at$N/A • Objective — Bring N/A recorded/cultural resources into good condition,N/A of sites in good condition, in 2 years, and 10 years,budgeted at$N/A 10. Imperiled species habitat maintenance, enhancement, restoration, or population restoration • Core Objectives — Develop Protocols for Monitoring, Enhancement and Restoration of Imperiled Species • Objective — Develop baseline imperiled species occurrence inventory list. Baseline imperiled species occurrence inventory list completed, in 2 years, and 10 years, budgeted at$500 • Objective— Develop monitoring protocols for 3 selected imperiled species, 3 imperiled species for which monitoring protocols are developed, in 2 years, and 10 years, budgeted at$100 Page 110 • Objective — Implement monitoring protocols for 3 imperiled species, 3 species for which monitoring is ongoing, in 2 years, and 10 years,budgeted at$500 C. Management Needs/Problems 1. There are no known or anticipated needs or problems associated with the management of the subject property. D. Conflicts with Adjacent Land Uses 1. The operation of the subject property continues to compliment all adjacent zoning and land uses while furthering both the Town Center Master Development Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan. E. Cultural Resources 1. The Department of State, Division of Historic Resources (DHR) reports that no archaeological sites have been identified on the subject property. If any archaeological or historic sites are discovered in the future, DHR management procedures would be followed in order to protect such resources. Ground disturbance of previously undisturbed areas would be coordinated with DHR staff. The collection of artifacts or the disturbance of any archaeological or historic site on the subject property shall be prohibited unless prior authorization is issued from DHR. F. Natural Resource Restoration,Preservation and Management 1. The natural communities along the corridor include hardwoods, pinelands and hardwood hammocks, smaller patches of shrubs and brushlands, scattered areas of oak scrub, and mixed hardwood pine. Plants installed along the corridor are native and/or Florida Friendly species. G. Impact of Planned Uses 1. Hickory Park/Cross Seminole Trail continues to receive moderate, low impact recreational traffic from pedestrians, in-line skaters, hikers and bicyclists at approximately 500 trips per day. Access points include the Magnolia Park Trailhead,the Cross Seminole Trail,the Town Center Retail Areas, Tuskawilla Road, Blumberg Boulevard and Doran Drive. Hickory Park also serves as a venue for weddings, parties, gatherings, events, and as a trail for students traveling to the adjacent Winter Springs High School. H. Compliance with State Lands Management Plan 1. The activities for Hickory Park are in compliance with the Florida State Comprehensive Plan. Hiking,bicycling, and in-line skating comply with the state plan by meeting the following statutes: a. Section 187.201(10)(a) "Goal — Florida shall protect and acquire unique natural habitats and ecological systems, such as wetlands, tropical hardwood hammocks, palm hammocks, and virgin long-leaf pine forests, and restore degraded natural systems to a functional condition." The state's acquisition of green space for conversion into trails provides outdoor recreation land. b. Section 187.201(24)(2) "Acquire and manage public lands to offer visitors and residents increased outdoor experiences." Hickory Park offers both recreational and non-motorized alternative transportation benefits for area residents; as well as statewide, national and international opportunities for visitors. Hickory Park and the Florida National Scenic Trail/Cross Seminole Trail System greatly enhance the infrastructure of green space within the State of Florida. Page 111 I. Management Activities 1. The following serves as a schedule for specific management activities (Objectives 4,7,8): • Parcels (1,2 and 3)—Routine Grounds Maintenance and Care Program (Ref. Exhibit 10) • Parcels (1,2 and 3)—Water Feature Care Program • Parcels (1,2 and 3)—Waste Removal Program • Parcels (1,2 and 3)—Hardscape Maintenance and Care Program • Parcels (1,2 and 3)—Inspection Program • Parcels (1,2 and 3)—Veteran's Memorial Honorary Name Program • Parcels (1,2 and 3)—Unites States Flag—Maintenance and Care • Parcels (4 and 5)—Annual Review/Exotic/Invasive Species Monitoring and Removal J. Estimated Annual Operating Budget Activity Description Estimated Expenditure Resource Management Maintenance and Care Program Core Objectives Sec. IV Mgt Activities- Objectives(3) $500 Sec. IV Mgt Activities- Objectives(4) $5,500 Sec. IV Mgt Activities- Objectives(7) $1,500 Sec. IV Mgt Activities- Objectives(8) $88,500 Sec. IV Mgt Activities- Objectives(10) $600 Administration Staff Costs $7,200 Support Support Staff, Contract Support Costs $2,400 Capital Improvements Assets/Replacement of Assets $8,000 Recreation Visitor Services Guest Services, Information, Events $1,200 Law Enforcement Patrols, Investigation Services $5,460 Total $120,860 Page 12 Steven Richart From: Larson, Aric[Aric.Larson©dep.state.fl.us] Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 9:01 AM To: Steven Richart; Rickman, Marsha Cc: Randy Stevenson; Kip Lockcuff Subject: RE: Winter Springs Town Center--Blumberg Parcels--Hickory Park management plan We will get the approval letter out today. Aric Larson Environmental Specialist 111 Office of Environmental Services, Division of State Lands Florida Department of Environmental Protection 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 100 Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000 850-245-2555(Office) 850-245-2572(Fax) From: Steven Richart [mailto:srichart @winterspringsfl.org] Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 8:52 AM To: Larson, Aric; Rickman, Marsha Cc: Randy Stevenson; Kip Lockcuff Subject: RE: Winter Springs Town Center--Blumberg Parcels--Hickory Park management plan Please send the approval letter to me and I will forward a copy to Marsha. Thank you very kindly Aric. Respectfully, Steven T. Richart,Division Manager, CPCO City of Winter Springs -Community Development Department Urban Beautification Division,Arbor and Special Assessment Districts 1126 E. State Road 434,Winter Springs,FL 32708. (407)327-5976 Office (407)302-1051 Fax El Pr' CI 7 5..• 0 0� Vic;r14,77 01!x•• o; Urban Beautification Webpage-Click here Arbor Forms-Click here Report a Street Light Outage-Click here Website:www.winterspringsfl.org IN GOD WE TRUST From: Larson, Aric [mailto:Aric.Larson @dep.state.fl.us] Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 8:26 AM To: Rickman, Marsha; Steven Richart Subject: RE: Winter Springs Town Center--Blumberg Parcels--Hickory Park management plan Good Morning Marsha and Steve, 1 ARC had no response to the Hickory Park Management Plan. As DHR's comments have already been incorporated and the plan is on the FTP site,the plan is approved and no further action is needed. Who should the approval letter be sent to? Aric Larson Environmental Specialist I/I Office of Environmental Services, Division of State Lands Florida Department of Environmental Protection 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 100 Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000 850-245-2555(Office) 850-245-2572(Fax) From: Rickman, Marsha Sent: Monday, July 15, 2013 3:39 PM To: Larson, Aric; srichart©wintersdringsfl.org Subject: RE: Winter Springs Town Center--Blumberg Parcels--Hickory Park management plan Aric& Steve—I have made the changes to Page 3. The updated plan is on the FTP side ftp://ftp.dep.state.fl.us/pub/outgoing/OGT/Winter%20Spri ngs%20Town%20Center/ From: Larson, Aric Sent: Thursday,July 11, 2013 11:42 AM To: Rickman, Marsha; srichart©winterspringsfl.org Subject: FW: Winter Springs Town Center--Blumberg Parcels--Hickory Park management plan Please see the comments and suggestions below from DHR regarding this management plan. Thanks. Aric Larson Environmental Specialist I/I Office of Environmental Services, Division of State Lands Florida Department of Environmental Protection 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 100 Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000 850-245-2555(Office) 850-245-2572(Fax) Please take a few minutes to share your comments on the service you received from the department by clicking on this link. DEP Customer Survey. From: Wisenbaker, Mike [mailto:Mike.Wisenbaker©DOS.MyFlorida.com] Sent: Thursday,July 11, 2013 11:28 AM To: Larson, Aric Cc: Vinson, Hank; Glowacki, Mary; Byrd, Julia C. Subject: Winter Springs Town Center--Blumberg Parcels--Hickory Park management plan Good morning, Aric From a historical resources perspective, this plan appears to be in mostly good order.The Office of Greenways and Trails is correct in noting that none of these properties currently contain any sites listed in the Florida Master Site File. 2 However, it should be noted that while our records reveal this area was surveyed for historic and architectural resources, no such surveys have been done for archaeological resources. In this vein, the following cautionary phrase in the letter that OGT received from the Florida Master Site File applies here, This search area may contain unrecorded archaeological sites,historical structures or other resources even if previously surveyed for cultural resources. In particular,the two larger parcels to the north (numbers 4 and 5) appear to be relatively undisturbed. Additionally,the wording--Goal 7-Cultural and Historical Resources There are no cultural or historical resources onsite, nor is there likelihood that any would be found—may be misleading. We would suggest changing this to something along the lines of: There are no cultural resources currently recorded within the Winter Springs Town Center—Blumberg Parcels but if any are discovered they will be reported to the Division of Historical Resource's Florida Master Site File. In a similar vein, OGT should bear in mind that if any land altering or ground disturbing activities our ever proposed within any of the five tracts, plans of the proposed work need to be submitted to DHRs Compliance Review Section in the Bureau of Historic Preservation so that they will have an opportunity to comment. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about our comments. Regards, Mike Mike Wisenbaker Archaeology Supervisor—Public Lands Bureau of Archaeological Research Division of Historical Resources Mike Wisenbaker Archaeology Supervisor--Public Lands Bureau of Archaeological Research Division of Historical Resources B. Calvin Jones Center for Archaeology 1001 DeSoto Park Drive Tallahassee, FL 32301 Phone: (850) 245-6318 @ItsWorkingFL I The Department of State is leading the commemoration of Florida's 500th anniversary in 2013. For more information, please go to imp -.-t. What'S JYE Mri�.11ll+ http://www.vivaflorida.orq. rk , "k TODAY The Department of State is committed to excellence. Please take our Customer Satisfaction Survey. 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