HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 07 10 Public Hearing 401 Second Reading Ordinance 2023-03 EAR-Based Amendments to Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element.pdfPUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA ITEM 401
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA | JULY 10, 2023 REGULAR MEETING
TITLE
Approve the Second Reading/Adoption of Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) based
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance 2023-03), amending the
Comprehensive Plan related to the Conservation Element.
SUMMARY
After June 2, 2011, local governments have had more discretion in determining
whether they need to update their local comprehensive plan. As such, local
governments no longer need to submit evaluation and appraisal reports to the
department for a sufficiency determination. Instead, local governments must, at least
every seven years, pursuant to Rule Chapter 73C-49, Florida Administrative Code,
determine whether the need exists to amend the Comprehensive Plan to reflect
changes in State requirements since the last time the Comprehensive Plan was
updated. The evaluation and appraisal should address changes in state requirements
since the last update of the comprehensive plan and update the plan based on
changes to local conditions. The attached documents include EAR based
Comprehensive Plan amendments, specifically to the Conservation Element.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Commission hold a Public Hearing and Approve the
Second Reading/Adoption of Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) based
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance 2023-03), amending the
Comprehensive Plan related to the Conservation Element.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES .................................................................................1
B. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 9102
1. Purpose .................................................................................................................... 9102
2. Environmental Setting .............................................................................................. 9102
C. INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS ....................................................................................... 9102
1. Surface Water ........................................................................................................... 1029
2. Wetlands ................................................................................................................ 10113
3. Flood Plain ............................................................................................................... 1113
4. Air Quality ............................................................................................................... 1325
a. Carbon Monoxide ................................................................................................................. 1436
b. Lead ........................................................................................................................................... 156
c. Nitrogen Dioxide ..................................................................................................................... 156
d. Ozone ........................................................................................................................................ 156
e. Sulfur Dioxide .......................................................................................................................... 156
f. Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5) ................................................................................... 176
g. Overall Ambient Air Quality ..................................................................................................176
5. Hazardous Waste ........................................................................................................ 167
6. Commercially Valuable Minerals .................................................................................. 17
7.6. .................................................................................................................................... S
oil Erosion .................................................................................................................. 178
8.7. .................................................................................................................................... S
oils and Vegetative Communities ............................................................................... 178
9.8. .................................................................................................................................... D
ominant Animal Species within the Winter Springs Area ............................................ 189
10.9. .................................................................................................................................. L
isted Plant and Animal Species within the Winter Springs Area .................................189
11.10. ................................................................................................................................ C
ommercial, Recreation and Conservation Uses Of Natural Resources ........................267
a. Commercial ............................................................................................................................... 267
b. Recreation ................................................................................................................................. 267
c. Conservation ............................................................................................................................ 278
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d. Protection of Ground Water ................................................................................................. 288
12.11. ................................................................................................................................ P
otential for Conservation, Use or Protection of Natural Resources ..............................289
a. Conservation ............................................................................................................................ 299
b. Use ................................................................................................................................................ 29
c. Protection ..................................................................................................................................... 29
13.12. ................................................................................................................................ W
ater Needs ................................................................................................................ 2930
a. Potable Water Sources ........................................................................................................ 2930
b. Potable Water Demand ........................................................................................................... 30
c. Reclaimed Water Demand ....................................................................................................... 30
d. Agricultural Water Demand .................................................................................................... 30
e. Industrial Water Demand ...................................................................................................... 301
LIST OF TABLES
Table V - 1: Inventory of Permitted Point and Area Sources of Air Pollution ........................... 13
Table V - 2: Listed Animal and Plant Species Documented in or Near Winter Springs. ............ 2019
Table V - 3: Listed Plant and Animal Species Occurrence Likely or Potential in or Near Winter
Springs. ........................................................................................................................ 2221
LIST OF MAPS
Map V - 1: Monitored Air Pollutant Sources ............................................................................ 154
Map V - 2: Strategic Habitat Conservation AreasFlorida Managed Habitat Conservation Areas
................................................................................................................................................ 210
Map V - 3: FNAI Species Occurrences and Conservation Lands. .......................................... 243
Map V - 4: Various Species Occurrences, FNAI Inventory Areas, and Wildlife Observations..
254 Map V - 5: Black Bear Occurrences ............................................................................... 265
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CHAPTER V
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
A. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL 1: To protect, maintain, and conserve the natural resources of Winter Springs for
continued environmental quality and the well-being of all citizens.
Objective 1.1: Air Quality. The City shall maintain and enhance air quality.
Policy 1.1.1: Obtain a revised list of any identified air pollution generators in the
City from the Department of Environmental Protection on an annual
basis.
Policy 1.1.2: The City of Winter Springs shall continue to abide by the guidelines of
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for air quality.
Policy 1.1.2: Develop a land use ordinance, which governs the maintenance of pollutant
emissions standards based on federal, state, and local standards.
Policy 1.1.3: Continually incorporate land use and transportation strategies to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in cooperation with the Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO), Seminole County, and the adjacent
municipalities. This shall include, but not be limited to, identification of
land use densities and building intensities (critical mass) and
transportation programs to promote viable multimodal transportation.
Where densities and intensities are sufficient to support transit, the City
shall support its implementation.
Policy 1.1.4: Continue to utilize the most fuel-efficient vehicles in their class or
category, to the extent practical, as the City replaces vehicles within its
fleet.
Policy 1.1.5: Continue the City’s tree protection ordinance to sustain natural
vegetative filters for air pollution. Maintain trees on City-controlled
property according to published American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) A-300 standards and Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural
Sciences (IFAS) guidelines.
Policy 1.1.56: Participate in air quality public information programs and encourage
alternative forms of transportation.
Policy 1.1.7: Adopt a trails network plan linking residential areas to areas of
business, recreation, educational, and cultural resources, where possible.
(Cross Reference: See Recreation and Open Space Element Map VI-6).
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Objective 1.2: Groundwater Resources. The City shall , use best management
techniques to conserve and protect groundwater resources for potable water usage.
Policy 1.2.1: Continue to adhere to the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection’s wellhead protection standards. (Cross Reference: See Future
Land Use Element, Policy 1.2.6)
Policy 1.2.2: Establish a wellhead protection ordinance, which regulates land use
and/or business activity in the vicinity of water supply wells to minimize
potential threats to the quality of the groundwater.
Policy 1.2.3: Explore the feasibility of a resource protection ordinance, which would
include incentives for developers to minimize impervious surfaces. (Cross
Reference: See Infrastructure Element, Policy 5.1.2; and Conservation
Element, Policy 1.2.3).
Policy 1.2.24: Enforce the installation of water conserving devices in all new
construction, such as water conserving commodes, showerheads, faucets,
etc., as required by the Florida Building Code. Promote the use of water
conservation systems, such as, but not limited to; Florida WaterStar
Program, and the use of Florida Friendly Landscape design.
Policy 1.2.35: Continue to expand the City’s water reclamation system to commercial
non-residential and industrial operationsnonresidential uses, which may
utilize large quantities of non-potable water and shall continue efforts to
expand its wastewater reuse service areas.
Policy 1.2.46: Promote the use of best management techniques such as ; by adopting
a Waterwise ordinance and promoting the use of Florida native plants,
Florida Friendly landscaping with the prohibition of nonnative, invasive
plant species, “green roofs”, cisterns, water gardens, porous pavement,
as appropriate which will result in the conservation of water, through
educational programs and publications, the use of Waterwise and
Water sense practices and products, and Florida WaterStar programs
which include low or no water landscaping, the use of solid waste
compost, efficient irrigation systems with rain sensor and Smart Watering
Application Technologies, and the prohibition of nonnative, invasive
plant species, which will result in the conservation of water. Restrictions
should also be implemented into the City’s code of ordinances,
especially regarding nonnative invasive species. No invasive exotic
(nonnative) species should be planted and those which are encountered
on property maintained by the City must be removed. (Cross Reference:
See Infrastructure Element, Policy 5.2.1)
Policy 1.2.57: Reduce the City’s dependence upon the Floridan aquifer through the
implementation of the Water Supply Work Plan as adopted in Resolution
2022-11.
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Policy 1.2.68: Update the City’s Water Supply Plan, 2007 to correspond with the St.
John’s River Water Management District (SJRWMD)’s District Water
Supply Plan updatesReview and update the Water Supply Work Plan
(Exhibit IV- C-1) annually every 5 years within 18 months after the St.
John’s River Water Management District approves an updated regional
water supply plan, which would be the latest Central Florida Water
Initiative Regional Water Supply Plan (CFWI RWSP), orand update as
needed, including a minimum 10-year planning period to ensure that
projected potable water demands are considered.. (Cross Reference: See
Intergovernmental Coordination Element, Policy 1.1.6)
Policy 1.2.9: Encourage provision of such environmentally-friendly features as,
“green roofs”, cisterns, water gardens, porous pavement, and natural
landscapes (with native plants), as appropriate. (Cross Reference:
See Infrastructure Element, Policy 5.2.3; and Housing Element, Policy
1.5.5)
Policy 1.2.79: To conserve potable water supplies, the City will consider adoption of
regulations requiringe water conservation devices in new developments
and requiringe low impact development (including landscape that is slow
growing, drought tolerant, and water wise) for all developments, which
shall encourages water conservation as well as decreases the use of
potable water supplies for non- potable water uses.
Policy 1.2.811: The City shall consider innovative programs and water conservation
practices and technology such as UF IFAS H2OSAV (Water Savings,
Analytics & Verification) to evaluate water consumption patterns and the
effectiveness of water conservation programs and devices for public and
private development.
Policy: 1.2.912: The City shall assist customers to reduce their water use through outreach
activities and supporting educational efforts, which shall include
information regarding Florida Friendly Landscape, and the adoption of
Smart Water Application Technology, whenever feasible.
Policy: 1.2.103: The City shall require new development in reclaimed water service areas
to connect to the reclaimed water network and encourage existing
development to connected where feasible.
Policy 1.2.115: The City shall adjust potable water level of service standards over time
to account for per-unit demand reductions resulting from conservation
measures and the increased availability of reclaimed water.
Policy 1.2.128 The City shall cooperate with SJRWMD during declared water shortage
emergencies by conserving water resources and assisting with
enforcement of water shortage emergency declaration, orders, and
plans (Rule 40C-21, F.A.C., SJRWMD water shortage plan).
Objective 1.3: Surface Water. The City shall protect surface water from all known and
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identifiable pollution sources.
Policy 1.3.1: Require that run-off from new developments does not directly enter
natural surface waters. Maintain provisions for on-site detention and
retention in the City’s Code of Ordinances.
Policy 1.3.2: Identify, on an annual basis, those components of the City’s drainage
system that may be contributing to the overall degradation of surface
water quality, and develop a priority listing for the refurbishment
and/or installation required and incorporate the priorities into the
Capital Improvements Schedule.
Policy 1.3.3: Protect surface water bodies through implementation of the Lake Jesup
Basin Management Action Plan, the City’s Total Maximum Daily Loads
(TMDL) Master Plan, and the conditions of the City’s National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System NPDES permit. The Total Maximum Daily
Load (TMDL) is a calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that
a water body can receive and still meet water quality standards.
Policy 1.3.4: Amend tThe City’s Code of Ordinances to incorporateshall include
provisions for Low Impact Development (LID) practices to provide for
site design, engineering, and stormwater management practices (i.e.,
retrofits; reduction of run-off; mitigation of flood impacts; and on-site
absorption, capture, and reuse of rain water) stormwater management
that conserve and protect natural resource systems, reduce
infrastructure costs, and mitigate potential environmental impacts. In
general, the LID approach includes practices that:
Encourage preservation of natural resources;
Allow development in a manner that helps mitigate potential
environmental impacts;
Reduce cost of stormwater management systems;
Use a host of management practices to reduce runoff; and
Reduce pollutants into the environment.
Policy 1.3.5: Require that all projects include erosion and sediment control practices
throughout the construction process in conformance with NPDES permit
requirements and other state and local erosion control regulations; and
require protect areas susceptible to soil erosion and siltation after project
completion of the project to be protected from soil erosion by requiring
seeding, sodding, or other control methods deemed effective by the City.
Policy 1.3.6: In new and redevelopment, encourage natural diversion of stormwater to
recharge areas (e.g., through tree retention, bioswales, natural
topographic features, etc.) rather than to surface waters to minimize the
quantity, quality, and rate of stormwater flowing into surface waters,
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prevent environmentally destructive alterations, both qualitative and
quantitative, and to ensure natural preservation and enhanced water
quality.
Policy 1.3.7: Ensure that lands routinely using the application of fertilizers pesticides,
herbicides and fungicides comply with the City’s fertilizer ordinance, and
that periodic monitoring takes place in soil and neighboring surface
waters.
Policy 1.3.8: Encourage and educate residents and businesses on the importance of
proper use of landscaping chemicals and best management practices
application for effective conservation efforts.
Policy 1.3.9: Maintain a maintenance program for the public stormwater management
system to ensure proper functioning and expected pollutant removal
efficiency.
Policy 1.3.10: The City shall maintain standards for buffering and screening along
surface waterbodies, as found in the Land Development Code. These
standards shall include minimum planting areas or setbacks for trees, and
other design standards such as the retention of ground cover, and the use
of low impact development.
Policy 1.3.113 The above policies shall be applicable to Objectives 1.4 and 1.5.
Objective 1.4: Wetland Protection. Wetlands and the natural functions and values of
wetlands shall be conserved and protected from activities, which alter their physical and hydrological
nature. Land uses incompatible with the protection of wetlands shall be directed away from those
areas. Implementation activities to ensure the protection and preservation of these areas shall be
included within the Code of Ordinances.
Policy 1.4.1: Continue to protect the natural functions of wetlands through the
Conservation Overlay on the Future Land Use Map - 2030 and the
Conservation Land Use category, as defined in the Future Land Use
Element.
Policy 1.4.2: Review during the development review process with heightened scrutiny
and as a priority for protection, environmental areas having regional
significance as determined by the Johns River Water Management
District’s (SJRWMD) and Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(FDEP).
Policy 1.4.3: Preserve the natural upland buffer of wetlands, consistent with the
SJRWMD’s restrictions which require a fifteen (15) feet minimum buffer
from the edge of wetlands with an average buffer required that is no
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less than twenty-five (25) feet. Where a wetland is unavoidably
impacted by development, the development shall be subject to the
mitigation requirements of the pertinent regulatory agency.
Policy 1.4.4: Require, as needed, additional upland buffers to ensure the preservation
of natural systems, and their possible use for treated effluent disposal
and stormwater management systems. Such standards shall be included
within the Code of Ordinances. Upland buffers should have equal
protection as wetlands and use techniques such as minimum vegetation
strip width, encroachment for hydrologic connection of drainage,
extension of buffers, etc.
Policy 1.4.5: Require dedication (by or on behalf of the owner of the property) to
the City and/or appropriate regulatory agency, a conservation
easement (pursuant to Section 704.06, F.S.) for all post-development
flood prone areas, preserved habitat (with agency approved
management plan incorporated, if applicable for listed species), post-
development upland buffers, and wetland areas (including created
mitigation areas) as a limitation to future development and disturbance.
These areas shall also be shown on the Future Land Use Map – 2030
as Conservation. The easement agreement shall include management
requirements which help to preserve, restore, and/or maintain native
ecosystems. The easement may require the periodic removal of
nonnative, invasive plant material within the conservation area by the
easement dedicator, to the extent practicable.
Policy 1.4.6: Incorporate existing isolated wetlands into development projects as
appropriate, provided the wetlands remain undisturbed protected
and their natural functions are not impaired.
Policy 1.4.7: Apply the following mitigation measures if direct impact upon wetlands
cannot be avoided:
Mitigation will be allowed based upon demonstration of no net
loss of wetland functions.
Comply with the wetland protection standards of federal, state,
regional, and county agencies.
Minimize impacts through innovative design layouts.
Compensate for impact by enhancing other degraded wetlands
on-site, restore natural functions of other wetlands on-site,
create new wetlands on-site, preserve significant upland areas,
or perform off-site mitigation.
Policy 1.4.8: Encourage mitigation through restoration of degraded wetlands on-
site. or preservation of significant upland areas on-site rather than
through wetland creation.
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Policy 1.4.9 The land development code shall provide for greater wetland
protection and restoration measures and incentives for developers to
incorporate wetlands into site design and prevent degradation or
filling of these resources.
Objective 1.5: Flood Plains and Floodways. The City shall ensure long-range protection of
functions of the remaining flood plains and floodways.
Policy 1.5.1: Protect access to floodways for stream management by requiring a
drainage easement.
Policy 1.5.2: Maintain regulations against development within the flood plains and
floodways in the City’s Code of Ordinances to prevent flooding.
Policy 1.5.3: Require that there is no new net encroachment in the flood plain or
floodways without compensating storage.
Policy 1.5.4: Require that no hazardous materials or wastes be stored within the
100-year flood plain.
Policy 1.5.5: Design new and replacement sanitary sewer systems to minimize or
eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the water supply systems and
discharge from the systems into floodwaters.
Policy 1.5.6: Locate on-site waste disposal systems to avoid impairment to them or
contamination from them during flooding.
Policy 1.5.7: Require new septic systems if allowed to be used under the City’s sewer
regulations to be located outside of the 100-year flood plain.
Objective 1.6: Wildlife and Listed Species Protection. The City shall appropriately use and
protect wildlife and wildlife habitat.
Policy 1.6.1: Develop an ordinance containing provisions for the review of
developments adjacent to lakes and wetlands and other natural areas
for their impacts upon these natural systems.
Policy 1.6.2: Require as part of the development review process, that prior to
development approval, proposed development must coordinate with all
appropriate agencies and comply with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife
Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Rules as well as other applicable Federal and State laws regarding
protection of endangered and threatened wildlife.
Policy 1.6.3: Protect endangered and/or threatened wildlife and environmentally
sensitive areas listed plant and animal species by the following
procedures:
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a) Prohibit development within any established or proposed
conservation or wildlife habitat easement; however, allow the
transfer of development rights for the easement area.
b) Regulate the following activities in areas identified as being
environmentally sensitive areas, or as in areas having within
them with endangered and/or threatened wildlife to ensure that
such areas are preserved:
1) The removal, excavation, or dredging of soil, sand, gravel,
minerals, organic matter, or materials of any kind;
2) The changing of existing drainage characteristics,
sedimentation patterns, flow patterns, or flood retention
characteristics;
3) The disturbance of the environmentally sensitive area's
water level or water table by drainage, impoundment, or
other means;
4) The dumping or discharging of material, or the filling of an
environmentally sensitive area with material;
5) The placing of fill or the grading or removal of material
that would alter topography;
6) The destruction or removal of plant life that would alter the
character of an environmentally sensitive area or wildlife
habitat; and
7) The conduct of an activity that results in a significant change
of water temperature, a significant change of physical or
chemical characteristics of environmentally sensitive area
water sources, or the introduction of pollutants.
Objective 1.7: Biological Diversity. The City shall encourage the preservation of the rich
biological diversity of the plant and animal life in the area.
Policy 1.7.1: Oversee the cCompletione of an area-wide evaluation by 2025 by
2012 ,to identify regionally environmentally significant areas that
should be set aside as protected conservation lands, protected by
easements or other measures..
Policy 1.7.2: Encourage with incentives, natural resource and open space protection,
and require sound land stewardship management practices to restore,
preserve, and/or maintain native ecosystems within conservation areas.
Policy 1.7.3: Encourage Require the use of Waterwise Florida native, drought tolerant
plant landscape material in all parks and at City facilities, where
applicable based upon the use of the facility. This includes any linking
pathways between parks and open spaces to interconnect the
ecosystems throughout the city.
Policy 1.7.4: Pursue grant funding for acquisition of properties identified as
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regionally ecologically significant.
Objective 1.8: Energy Conservation and Sustainability. The City shall support sustainability
and encourage energy conservation in an effort to improve air quality, increase energy
conservation, reduce non-renewable energy use, potable water use, and use of non-renewable
or toxic materials, and to promote healthy lifestyles.
Policy 1.8.1: Provide incentives through the City’s Land Development Code and fee
structure to encourageEncourage energy efficient land use patterns
and other environmentally-friendly development practices through the
Land development code (e.g. multimodal vertically integrated mixed-
use development, LEED, Green Globes, Florida Green Building Coalition
standards, Low Impact Development, Energy Star, WaterSense, Green
Infrastructure and Florida Water Star).
Policy 1.8.2: Incorporate incentives in the City’s Land Development Code and fee
structure to encourage developers of subdivisions, site plans, and
building plans to best use natural heating and cooling, natural light,
solar energy, street lights, rainwater management, intelligent
buildings/community design, as well as incorporation of the natural
topography and native noninvasive vegetation.
Policy 1.8.3: Consider endorsing the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection
Agreement.
Policy 1.8.34: Consider energy use, potential vehicle miles traveled (VMTs), multimodal
options, existing infrastructure, as well asand housing and employment
options when making land use and infrastructure investment decisions.
and promote research and technical support to enhance the basis for
decision-making concerning natural resources, sustainability practices,
and resilience efforts.
Policy 1.8.5: Incorporate a draft “Smart Growth Concept Map” of planned or potential
smart growth locations by 2011and adopt by 2012. The Map is to
be dynamic and will be updated periodically to reflect changes in
local land use and transportation plans that may influence the
designations of the smart growth locations. To the extent reasonable,
the Map will be coordinated with adjacent governments and pertinent
agencies.
Policy 1.8.46: Apply Consider applying for Florida Green Building Coalition Local
Government status. by 2011.
Policy 1.8.7: Have at least one employee obtain LEED certification by 2012, to the
extent practical, and shall attempt to continue having at least one LEED
certified employee.
Policy 1.8.587: Utilize sustainable practices in City operations and facilities such as
recycling, Direct the City’s purchases to energy efficient, recycled, or
otherwise “green” products (where available, practical and economical),
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energy efficient vehicles and maintenance practices.when and where
these are available and to the extent it is practical and economical.
These would include, but not be limited to windows, doors, light fixtures
and bulbs, HVAC mechanisms, high-efficiency motors and pumps,
appliances, paper products, fertilizers, cleaning materials, non-VOC
paints, carpets, adhesives, and anti-freeze.
Policy 1.8.9: Recycle office materials, to the extent practical.
Policy 1.8.10: Incorporate incentives for on-site reuse and recycling of construction
and demolition materials into its Land Development Code.
Policy 1.8.11: Retrofit the City’s fleet of motor vehicles with the most efficient tires
when new tires are required, to the extent that these tires are
reasonably available and competitively priced.
Policy 1.8.126: Encourage community gardens in appropriate locations within existing
and new residential subdivisions developments. and encourage edible
landscaping in appropriate locations
Policy 1.8.7: Encourage and support the development and implementation of
alternative energy sources and technologies (e.g., solar electricity,
rechargeable stations, renewable energy in power plants, etc.) to the
extent that such projects are practical and financially feasible
Policy 1.8.8: Educate the public on daily energy conservation practices and home
energy saving methods and implementation options, and encourage
participation in energy programs.
Policy 1.8.9: Consider conducting a municipal operations greenhouse gas inventory
and develop emissions reductions strategies and goals according to
inventory results.
Policy 1.8.10: Educate and encourage residents to properly recycle and use practical
methods to reduce waste and reuse materials (e.g., food scraps, fabric,
cardboard, etc.)
Policy 1.8.11: When directed and scheduled by the City Commission, Tthe City shall,
through collaboration with community input, develop a sustainability plan
to identify appropriate and feasible mechanisms to achieve the reduction
of the City’s carbon footprint, provide for alternative energy sources,
promote conservation practices and other applicable strategies,
measurements, goals and targets.
Policy 1.8.12: The City of Winter Springs shall coordinate with Seminole County
Government and adjacent communities to identify, encourage, and
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implement renewable energy alternatives and other county-wide
sustainability initiatives and sustainable growth patterns.
Policy 1.8.13 : The City shall support increasing the number of car charging stations
within the city limits as is feasible.
Objective 1.9: Tree Protection & Canopy Expansion. The City shall prioritize the protection of and
expansion of the tree canopy in an equitable & sustainable manner.
Policy 1.9.1: Maintain Tree City USA status, making the commitment to managing and
expanding public trees.
Policy 1.9.23: Require right-of-way street trees for new and redevelopment through
the City’s Land Development Code.
Policy 1.9.34: Incorporate Green Infrastructure techniques (e.g., rain gardens, tree
boxes, bioswales, green streets and alleys, green parking, urban tree
canopy, and land conservation) to reduce and treat stormwater at its
source and provide environmental, social, and economic benefits through
the City’s Land Development Code.
Policy 1.9.45: Conserve energy through the mitigation of heat island effects by
integrating strategies (e.g., green mitigation for parking space
improvements and social gathering locations, tree gateways, building-
integrated vegetation, shade canopies, reflective roofing) into the City’s
Land Development Code.
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B. INTRODUCTION
1. Purpose
As stated in Rule 9J-5.013, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), tThe purpose of the
Conservation Element is to promote the conservation, use, and protection of natural
resources. This Element of the Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan identifies and analyzes
sources of surface and groundwater, wetlands, flood plain, air quality, valuable minerals,
soil erosion, dominant vegetative and wildlife communities, listed vegetative and wildlife
species, and the potential for conservation, use, and protection of these vital resources.
2. Environmental Setting
Winter Springs is located in Seminole County, in east-central Florida. The City is bordered
to the north by Lake Jesup and is situated entirely within the Middle St. Johns River
Drainage basin. Winter Springs possesses an abundance of natural resources including
clean air; wetland and upland forests, which provide habitat for wildlife; uncontaminated
groundwater, recreational opportunities, open space, and storage of floodwaters, all of
which contribute to the well- being of the City and its inhabitants.
C. INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS
1. Surface Water
The City lies within three primary drainage basins served by, Gee Creek, Soldier Creek
(a.k.a. Soldier’s Creek), and Howell Creek, all of which extend well beyond the City’s
corporate limits. The Gee Creek and Soldier’s Creek drainage basins are situated in the
western sector of the City, while the Howell Creek drainage basin is situated in the eastern
sector. Gee Creek, Howell Creek, and Soldier’s Creek drain into Lake Jesup, which in turn,
flows into the St. Johns River. The St. Johns River flows northward where it enters the
Atlantic Ocean. These primary drainage basins are depicted in Map IV-E-2 of the
Drainage Element of this Comprehensive Plan. The City’s major water features are
depicted in Map I-5 of the Future Land Use Element.
In 2007, Seminole County and its municipalities approved an interlocal agreement to
significantly streamline intergovernmental cooperation and funding opportunities to address
the issue of Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for impaired water bodies without creating
a new entity or superseding the authority of individual jurisdictions. TMDL is a calculation of
the maximum amount of a pollutant that a water body can receive and still meet water
quality standards. A Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) was completed for Lake Jesup
in 2010 and with subsequent progress reports and amendments. A BMAP sets to accomplish
reducing the pollutants in the lake to achieve water quality standards set by DEP and will
result in improving its value and vitality as a natural resource and recreational area.
Information from Seminole County concerning water quality for Gee Creek, Howell Creek,
and Soldier’s Creek can be found using the links below:
Howell Creek water quality and impairment status
www.seminole.wateratlas.usf.edu/waterbodies/rivers/1009/
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Gee Creek water quality and impairment status
www.seminole.wateratlas.usf.edu/waterbodies/rivers/1008/
Soldiers creek water quality and impairment status
www.seminole.wateratlas.usf.edu/waterbodies/rivers/1024/
The Lake Jesup BMAP (story map), along with a link to the most recent BMAP amendment
can be found here:
fdep.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=d1d823f6476846c590ab79
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Stream Condition Index Reports from Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection for
Gee and Howell Creeks in Winter Springs in the late 1990’s indicated that water quality
at these locations was very good at that time. Suggestions in these reports for
maintenance of the environmental health of these creeks included maintenance and addition
of stormwater management improvements; restoration of riparian zones, and
preservation of wetland areas.
The Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water Quality, Integrated Water
Quality Assessment for Florida: 2006 305 (b) Report and 303(d) List Update as well as
the Lake Jesup Interagency Restoration Strategy, January 2008, was utilized to assess
water quality of the City’s lakes and provided information on several common pollution
problems. The following are water quality characteristics identified within these reports:
1. Fecal Coliform Bacteria 5. Chlorophyll a
2. Dissolved Oxygen 6. Trophic State Index (TSI)
3. pH 7. Nitrogen
4. Un-ionized Ammonia 8. Phosphorus
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1. Fecal Coliform Bacteria 5. Chlorophyll a
2. Dissolved Oxygen 6. Trophic State Index (TSI)
3. pH 7. Nitrogen
4. Un-ionized Ammonia 8. Phosphorus
Lake Jesup is located in the heart of Seminole County, along the middle basin of the St.
Johns River. It encompasses an area of approximately 16,000 acres including open
water and flood plain.
According to the Integrated Water Quality Assessment for Florida: 2006 305 (b) Report
and 303(d) List Update, Lake Jesup was reported to have extremely abundant
populations of blue green algae. In addition to adding to the eutrophy of the lake, these
algae can potentially produce chemicals that can cause liver, brain, and skin toxicity. The
Lake Jesup interagency Restoration Strategy, published in January 2008 by Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Fish & Wildlife Commission, and the St. Johns
River Water Management District noted how the lake is hypereutrophic with almost
constant algal blooms demonstrating the heavy phosphorous loading. The 2008 Lake
Jesup Interagency Restoration Strategy notes the lake is impaired by high levels of
nitrogen, phosphorous and un-ionized ammonia; the 2006 Florida assessment also
identified impairment for exceeding the TSI parameter. Additionally, according to the
Lake Jesup Conservation Area Land Management Plan, Middle St. Johns River Basin
(2008), Jesup has been recognized as the most polluted lake directly connected to the St.
Johns River. The 2008 Restoration Strategy notes that prior to 1983, Lake Jesup received
marginally treated wastewater discharge via Howell Creek and various wastewater
facilities. Although wastewater no longer empties into the system, various parameters did
not recover sufficiently to restore the lake..A Basin Management Action Plan is currently
under development to further improve water quality of the lake through nutrient load
reduction and various other measures. Reducing the pollutants in the lake will result in
improving its value and vitality as a natural resource and recreational area..In 2007,
Seminole County and its municipalities approved an interlocal agreement to significantly
streamline intergovernmental cooperation and funding opportunities to address the issue
of Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for impaired water bodies without creating a new
entity or superseding the authority of individual jurisdictions. TMDL is a calculation of the
maximum amount of a pollutant that a water body can receive and still meet water
quality standards. The City is currently undertaking a TMDL study to evaluate the City’s
alternatives in meeting its TMDL requirements.
2. Wetlands
Wetlands are defined as transitional areas between the open waters of streams, lakes and
the adjacent uplands. They are characterized by vegetation and animal life that is uniquely
adapted to the natural fluctuations of wet and dry conditions. Wetlands provide many
important functions such as providing vital fish and wildlife habitats, and acting as storage
areas for excess surface water. They also improve water quality by performing the same
function as a settling pond. Impurities enter the wetland and are filtered through the
vegetation. As the water travels through the wetland, toxins and nutrients are removed,
allowing the filtered clean water to exit the wetland. This protects the rivers from
overloading with nutrients. In addition, the soil is stabilized which, in turn, prevents erosion.
However, much of this natural, ordered system of surface water purification is quickly
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disappearing due to urban encroachment.
A fair amount of wetland habitat still exists in the Winter Springs area and is scattered
throughout the City. Though most of this wetland habitat is found along the shores of Lake
Jesup, a significant portion extends into the center of the City. The majority of the City’s
wetlands are of the Palustrine nature. A Palustrine system includes any nontidal wetlands
dominated by trees, shrubs, persistent emergents, emergent mosses, and all such wetlands
that occur in tidal areas where salinity due to ocean derived salts is below 0.05%. In
addition, diminutive areas of Lacustrine wetland can be found along Lake Jesup’s southern
shore. A Lacustrine wetland is, by definition, lake-associated and may include freshwater
marshes, aquatic beds, and lakeshores. The Palustrine wetlands within the City consist of:
hydric hammocks and hardwood swamps, with small areas of cypress, bayhead, and wet
prairie, while the minute section of Lacustrine wetland consists of water and shallow marsh.
Map I-6 located in the Future Land Use Element depicts wetlands within the Winter Springs
area, while wetland vegetative cover is represented on Map I-7 also located in the Future
Land Use Element.
3. Flood Plain
The City participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) administered by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The 100-year flood plain in Winter Springs is predominately limited to the shorelines
adjacent to Lake Jesup, Little Lake Howell, Lake Talmo, and the riverine flood plain of
Soldier’s Creek, Gee Creek, Bear Creek, and Howell Creek. Policies are included to
enable the long-range protection of the City’s flood plain areas.
Encroachment on flood-prone areas can occur as a result of artificial fill associated with
development activity. Encroachment takes away the floodwater holding capacity of an
area, resulting in an increase in flood hazards beyond existing flood-prone areas. In
order to ensure public health and safety and minimize flood hazard to public and private
property, it is recommended that net encroachment within the flood plain be prohibited.
According to the City’s Code of Ordinances, a development permit is required before
construction or development begins. When new construction and substantial improvements
do occur in areas of special flood hazards, they shall be constructed with materials and
utility equipment resistant to flood damage and shall be constructed using methods and
practices that minimize flood damage. Additional requirements require a minimum elevation
above the flood plain for the lowest floor elevation, as well as electrical, heating,
ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment, and other service facilities.
Hazardous materials can be dangerous when located in flood prone areas, as
floodwaters can diffuse spills to surface waters and aquatic populations. Therefore,
policies require that no hazardous materials or wastes be stored within the 100-year
flood plain. In addition, new and replacement sanitary sewer systems are required to be
designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the water supply systems
and discharge from the systems into floodwaters. On-site waste disposal systems shall be
located to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding. No new
septic tanks can be located within the 100-year flood plain, as this can contribute to
surface water quality problems. Existing septic systems within the flood plain should be
removed and connection made to the City’s sanitary sewer service, when possible.
Special flood hazard identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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in the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for Seminole County dated September 28, 2007 with
the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and other supporting data were
adopted by the City in January 2008. The FIS and FIRM are the minimum area of
applicability and may be supplemented by studies of other areas. These areas
correspond with the FEMA Q3 flood plain data depicted on Map I-8 located in the Future
Land Use Element. The FEMA definitions for these zones are as follows1:
Zone A:
Zone A is part of the special flood hazard area and the flood insurance rate zone that
corresponds to the 1-percent annual chance flood plains that are determined in the Flood
Insurance Study by approximate methods of analysis. Because detailed hydraulic analyses
are not performed for such areas, no Base Flood Elevations or depths are shown within this
zone. Mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements apply.
Zone AE and A1-A30:
Zones AE is part of the special flood hazard area and are the flood insurance rate zones
that correspond to the 1-percent annual chance flood plains that are determined in the Flood
Insurance Study by detailed methods of analysis. In most instances, Base Flood Elevations
derived from the detailed hydraulic analyses are shown at selected intervals within this zone.
Mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements apply.
Zone AH:
Zone AH is part of the special flood hazard area and the flood insurance rate zone that
corresponds to the areas of 1-percent annual chance shallow flooding with a constant
water-surface elevation (usually areas of ponding) where average depths are between 1
and 3 feet. The Base Flood Elevations derived from the detailed hydraulic analyses are
shown at selected intervals within this zone. Mandatory flood insurance purchase
requirements apply.
Zones B, C, and X:
Zones B, C, and X are the flood insurance rate zones that correspond to areas outside the
1-percent annual chance flood plain, areas of 1-percent annual chance sheet flow flooding
where average depths are less than 1 foot, areas of 1-percent annual chance stream
flooding where the contributing drainage area is less than 1 square mile, or areas protected
from the 1-percent annual chance flood by levees. No Base Flood Elevations or depths are
shown within this zone. Insurance purchase is not required in these zones.
4. Air Quality
The City has a very limited amount of air pollution. This can be attributed to the minimal
existence of air pollution sources found within the City. FDEP’s Air Pollution Inventory
System monitors point sources of air pollution, which are stationary and usually industrial;
and area sources, which are combined emissions of many small stationary sources in an
area. According to the FDEP, Winter Springs has two three active point sources, in proximity
to Winter Springs, but not under the City’s jurisdiction. These are the APAC- Southeast,
IncPreferred Materials, Inc. . located on S.R. 419 which manufactures asphalt, and Premix
Marbletite, which manufactures cement products and is located in a county enclave on
Old Sanford Oviedo Road, and Maschmeyer Concrete Co. of Florida, Inc. located on
Ronald Regan Blvd in Casselberry . There are three four active area sources, which are
all which include dry cleaning operations and a crematorium. The locations of these point
and area sources closest to the City are identified in Map V-I. An inventory of each active
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Facility Name AIRS ID
Facility Address
Point Sources
Area Sources
Star Brite Cleaners 1301 West SR 434 City of Winter
Springs
Red Bug Dry Cleaners 5275 Red Bug
Lake Rd #101* Seminole County
Classic Touch Cleaners 180 West SR 434 City of Winter
point and area air pollution source is provided in Table V-1.
Table V - 1: Inventory of Permitted Point and Area Sources of Air Pollution
APAC- Southeast, Inc. 1170019 655 SR 419 Seminole County
Premix Marbletite 1170373 520 Wade Street Seminole County
1 http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/fq_gen13.shtm
*Satellite location for pick-up and delivery in the Winter Springs Town Center Source: FDEP Orlando
Air Resources Division, October 2008July 2019
Facility Name
AIRS ID
Number Facility Address Jurisdiction
Point Sources
Preferred Materials, Inc. 1170019 655 SR 419 Seminole County
Premix Marbletite 117037
325 Old Sanford
Oviedo Rd. Seminole County
Maschmeyer Concrete Co.
of Florida, Inc. 1170004
1601 S. Ronald
Reagan Blvd. City of Casselberry
Area Sources
Star Brite Cleaners 1170066 1301 West SR 434 City of Winter Springs
Red Bug Dry Cleaners 1170073
5275 Red Bug
Lake Rd* Seminole County
Classic Touch Cleaners 1170360 180 West SR 434 City of Winter Springs
Compassionate
Cremations, Inc. 1170414 1255 Belle Ave. City of Winter Springs
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The quality of ambient air, which is the outside air we breathe, is monitored by the FDEP.
Currently, there are no ambient air monitoring stations in Winter Springs, but there is one
in Seminole County located at Seminole Community State College of Florida. This station
(site) is FDEP maintained and includes one ozone, one coarse particulate, and one set of fine
particulate monitors. Fine particulates or PM2.5 are particles which are 2.5 micrometers in
diameter or less. Coarse particulates or PM10 are particles greater than 2.5, but less than
or equal to 10 micrometers in diameter. At the present, FDEP does not conduct ambient air
monitoring for Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, or Sulfur in Seminole County. These
pollutants are likely present in Winter Springs, but well below the National Ambient Air
Quality Standards, according to the FDEP. While there is no ambient monitoring for
Lead, it is practically nonexistent in Florida. An assessment of these pollutants is provided
below.
a. Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is emitted by motor vehicle exhaust. Exhaust emissions from
automobiles pose a threat of increased carbon monoxide emissions. However,
existing traffic patterns within the City are such that large concentrations of traffic
seldom accumulate for long periods of time. This helps to negate the possibility of
large concentrations of carbon monoxide from forming.
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Map V - 1: Monitored Air Pollutant Sources
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Map V - 1: Monitored Air Pollutant Sources
b. Lead
While lead is found naturally in the environment, it is the man- made lead which is
most prevalent. Legislation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
reduced the amount of lead allowed in gasoline to the point that the maximum
allowable level of lead in gasoline stands at 0.1 grams per gallon. According to
the FDEP, lead as an air pollutant is practically nonexistent in the State of Florida
except in areas that have lead smelters or process batteries. Therefore, Winter
Springs should face no substantial problems with lead.
c. Nitrogen Dioxide
The threat of nitrogen dioxide forming in heavy concentrations in Winter Springs is
relatively low due to the traffic patterns of the city, and also to environmental
legislation. The prime contributor of nitrogen dioxide to the atmosphere is the high
temperature fuel combustion engine. Under legislation from the Federal Clean Air
Act, new model cars are required to be equipped with catalytic converters. These
converters act as a filter of car exhaust, thereby helping to prevent the further
proliferation of nitrogen dioxide. Mandates for clean fuels also contributed to
reduction in nitrogen dioxide formation.
d. Ozone
On March 12, 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) changed the
National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for the pollutant ozone (O3), the
principal component of smog. The primary (health-protective) standard was
changed from 0.08 parts per million (ppm) to 0.075 ppm. The secondary (public
welfare-protective) standard was also set at 0.075 ppm. Compliance with the
standards is based on the three-year average of the annual fourth highest maximum
daily 8-hour concentration. With these new standards Seminole County is compliant;
however, it shares the same Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)with Orange
County, which currently exceeds the new 0.075 ppm standard.
Ozone is considered to be a problem for highly urbanized areas. The City, while
not highly urbanized, could still be affected by ozone in the future through the
growth of the Orlando area as indicated by Orange County’s current ozone
exceedance. Ozone is borne in the air and formed through reactions between
nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds. The worst ozone conditions are
hot, calm winded days. During this type of weather, the atmosphere becomes
extremely heated causing increased reactions and levels of ozone to grow. Without
wind the ozone remains in a concentrated area causing further pollution problems.
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e. Sulfur Dioxide
Human made sources of sulfur dioxide represent about one third (1/3) of all
measurable amounts. Most is emitted through coal fired or oil -fired electric
generation plants. The City’s power plant, Progress EnergyDuke Energy Florida,
Inc., though not within corporate City limits, is a fossil-fueled plant that uses
oil, coal, or gas in the generation of electricity. Sulfur dioxide is also generated
in small quantities by combustible engines. However, as stated earlier, negligible
levels produced by automobiles are present in Winter Springs.
f. Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5)Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5)
There are two manmade classifications of particulate matter. They are fine
(PM10) and coarse (PM2.5). Sources of PM10 include motor vehicle emissions, power
generation, combustible engines, and sources produced from some industrial
activities. Sources of PM2.5 include dirt from unpaved streets, dry topsoil from
agricultural fields, and dust from construction or mining. Human made emissions,
which contribute to the overall levels of particulate matter, are very minimal in
relation to the naturally occurring matter. However, fine particles are most closely
associated with health effects. Human made sources of this pollutant are now
being controlled by new technologies, such as inertial separators and wet collection
devices and other air pollution control devices and processes.
f.g. Overall Ambient Air Quality
The overall air quality within Winter Springs is expected to remain good in the
future. Fortunately, more stringent standards imposed by the EPA and new
technologies are such that the generation of severe pollution problems has been
curbed considerably. The foremost concern for Winter Springs will be the
encroachment of the Orlando Urban Area, and those pollution problems
associated with highly urbanized areas.
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5. Hazardous Waste
The City is fortunate to have no hazardous waste sites within corporate limits; likewise,
there are no hazardous waste cleanup sites in the City. However, there are nine
documented sources of hazardous waste generators in Seminole County, many of whi ch
are also hazardous waste cleanup sites. Monitoring and overseeing cleanup services
are operated by the Seminole County Environmental Services Department with
coordinated efforts by Seminole County Fire Department, the State of Florida, and
various Federal agencies who monitor the process as required by law. For these
services, the hazardous waste generator would be charged as required by law, or a
disaster declaration would be requested and funding would could be available
through State and Federal agenc ies. The FDEP keeps a listing of all hazardous
materials, their amounts, storage methods and disposal methods for small industrial
operations within the County. Locally, the Seminole County Environmental Services
Department conducts compliance assistance v isits (CAVs) at businesses and government
facilities that potentially generate hazardous waste or other regulated wastes,
investigates citizen complaints related to environmental issues involving either
businesses or private households, and respond sing to major spills and releases to
ensure they are cleaned up and remediated properly. Seminole County conducts
annual site visits as required by the State of Florida for those businesses that meet or
exceed the threshold planning quantity of any Extremely Hazar dous Substance as
required by Section 302 of the Emergency Planning and Community -Right-to-Know Act
(EPCRA). In addition, the owner/occupant is required to submit documentation to the
State and the Local Emergency Planning Committee s via E -Plan
(https://erplan.net/eplan/home.htm ) on the Hazardous Materials at or above the
required thresholds. This information is sent to the applicable local fire departments.
Any hazardous material waste generator that meets the hazardous material waste
threshold as established by the State Emergency Response Commission is required
by law to notify the Seminole County Environmental Compliance, Assistance and
Pollution Prevention Program (ECAP3) Team. ECAP3 exists to protect the citizens,
employees, environment and County Landfill from exposure or contamination due to
improper management and disposal of hazardous waste or other regulated waste.
Further information on programs for disposal of hazar dous waste by the Seminole
County Environmental Services Department is included in the Infrastructure Element,
Solid Waste Sub -Element.
6. Commercially Valuable Minerals
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The City’s most prevalent mineral resource is sand, which is most often used for construction
purposes or as fill material in Florida. There are several sandpits in Seminole County that
are currently operating or have been operating in the recent past, none of which are
within the City. Included within the County are sand pits operated by Excavated Products,
Cecil A. Stone, Sullivan Materials, White Construction, the Florida Department of
Transportation, CDS Trucking, and Marquette Shores, Inc. Although some phosphatic
sediments are known to be present in Winter Springs, their ground depth as well as their
unproven quality and quantity makes them uneconomical at the present.
7.6. Soil Erosion
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Soil Conservation Service, there are
no major soil erosion problems in the Winter Springs area. However, it should be noted
that sudden impairment to watersheds occurred as a result of the 2004 hurricane activity
and 2007 tornado activity and aid for the installation of emergency watershed
protection measures to relieve hazards and damages to the watershed were provided
to the City by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). With heavy rain
and strong winds from Hurricane Matthew, and Hurricane Irma, and Hurricane Ian, Gee
Creek and Howell Creek experienced intense flooding and hence erosion. Along Gee Creek,
2 homes and North Winter Park Drive were threatened to wash away due to the erosion
and along SheoahHowell Creek, a condominium was also vulnerable to erosion and
flooding. A 1-million-dollar project was initiated to protect these banks from further erosion
using an Emergency Watershed Protection Funding from the Department of Agriculture in
the form of a Natural Resources Conservation Services grant that funded 75% of the
construction cost. The other portion was paid for the Stormwater Utility Fee residents
contribute to through their stormwater bill. Erosion problems in Howell Creek have also
been found to occur in portions of Howell Creek. This may also be due to the land
alteration, which has resulted in unstable stream side-slopes and loss of flood plain
vegetation, which may result in sedimentation and water quality problems. Erosion and
sedimentation problems are predominately due to wind and stormwater runoff over
sandy, uncovered soils during construction activity or other clearing activities. Bank erosion
in Howell Creek has been noted in residential areas and has been
exasperatedexacerbated by recent hurricane activity as well as by normal daily waterflow
in the creek itself.
In order to minimize erosion and sedimentation associated with development activities, the
USDA Soil Conservation Service recommends that all developers be required to utilize
best management techniques for erosion control. Landscaping plans are recommended to
be required for all industrial, commercial, and multi-family residential development. It is
also recommended that all new development, other than infill of existing single-family
residential lots that are served by regional systems, should include methods of stormwater
retention which ensure post-development water run-off rates do not exceed pre-
development runoff rates.
8.7. Soils and Vegetative Communities
Soils provide several resource functions including drainage, stormwater filtration, water
storage, aquifer recharge, and ground stabilization. Map I-9 of the Future Land Use
Element depicts soil types within the City.
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According to the data provided by United States Department of Agriculture, Soil
Conservation Service, the dominant soils in the developed areas within the City consist of
Urban Land-Astatula-Apopka and Urban Land-Tavares-Millhopper soils which are
characterized by being well-drained soils that are sandy throughout and contain a loamy
sub-soil at a depth of 40 inches or more and are generally found in upland areas. Only a
few areas of native vegetation exist in these soil types since they are well suited for the
development of houses, large buildings, shopping centers, golf courses, and other urban
uses. The dominant native vegetative communities found in these soil types consist of
bluejack oak, live oak, and turkey oak. The understory includes chalky bluestem, Indian
grass, panicum, pineland threeawn, and annual forbs.
Soils located in the undeveloped areas of the City including flatwoods, sloughs and
depressions include the Myakka-Eau Gallie-Urban Land and St. Johns-Malabar-Wabasso
soil types. In the flood plain, depressions, creeks and swamps the Nittaw-Felda-Floridana
and Pompano-Nittaw-Basinger soil types are found. These soil types are all poorly
drained and support vegetation such as slash pine, saw palmetto, cypress, and other
water tolerant vegetation.
9.8. Dominant Animal Species within the Winter Springs Area
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission provides the data ford Map V-2
Florida Strategic Habitat Conservation Managed Areas (SHCA) obtained from Florida
Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI). In 2009, the SHCA underwent a significant revision based
on a new suite of species, updated datasets, new datasets not available when the original
analysis was conducted, and improved analytical techniques. A population risk assessment
was conducted for 62 focal vertebrate species, of which 34 were shown to have additional
protection needs in Florida. The SHCA identify important remaining habitat conservation
needs on private lands for these 34 terrestrial vertebrates. The SHCA are prioritized based
on global and state natural heritage ranks as shown in Map V-2 for the vicinity of Winter
springs. Areas in the City primarily consist of Priority 3 and Priority 5 with some Priority 2
east of the 417 and in the northwest area boarding the City. Map V-2 shows the strategic
habitat conservation areas within the vicinity of Winter Springs. The Lake Jesup
Conservation Area Land Management Plan, February 2008 notes that the site provides
habitat for both fish and wildlife, including species such as wood stork, bald eagle, Florida
sandhill crane and the American alligator. The FNAI Florida Natural Areas Inventory is
the primary source for information on Florida's conservation lands. National parks, state
forests, wildlife management areas, local, and private preserves are examples of the
managed areas included in the Florida Managed Areas.
10.9. Listed Plant and Animal Species within the Winter Springs Area
In January 2009July 2019, ecological reports by the Florida Natural Areas Inventory
and the Biodiversity Matrix were used to were prepared to identify listed vegetative and
wildlife species which are likely to exist in the Winter Springs area, due to the
existence of suitable habitat. While the database is the most comprehensive source of
information available on the locations of rare species and other significant ecological
resources, it is not always based on site-specific surveys. The report notes that ‘based on
available information the area appears to be located on or very near a significant
region of scrub habitat, a natural community in decline that provides important habitat
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for several rare species within a small area.’
The two tables below indicate threatened and endangered species in the Winter Springs
area. Table V-2 shows those species with documented occurrences and notes the state
and federal status. Table V-3 lists species and natural communities likely to occur in the
site based on suitable habitat and/or known occurrences in the vicinity, as well as species
that have the potential to occur based on the known or predicted range of the species.
While a number of animal species have the potential of occurrence, these have not all
been confirmed by direct observation.
Table V - 2: Listed Animal and Plant Species Documented in or Near Winter Springs, 2019.
Species Type and
Common Name
Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission
United States Fish and
Wildlife Services
Reptiles
Eastern Indigo Snake Threatened Threatened
Gopher Tortoise Threatened Candidate
Florida Pine Snake Species of Special
ConcernThreatened
Species Type and
Common Name
Florida Department of
Agriculture
United States Fish and
Wildlife Services
Plants
Hay Scented Fern Endangered
Florida Willow Endangered
Okeechobee Gourd Endangered Endangered
Source: FNAI Element Occurrences and Biodiversity Matrix, January 12, 2009July 22, 2019.
Although not included in the likely or potential occurrences provided by the Florida
Natural Areas Inventory as shown in Table V-3, City staff note that additional Florida
threatened or endangered plants including the needle palm, royal fern, cinnamon fern
and milkvine (Matelea) have been observed in the City.
Map V-3 identifies the element occurrences of animals and plants identified in the Florida
Natural Areas Inventory, as well as federal, state, local and private conservation lands
and rare species habitat. Map V-4 identifies species occurrences within the vicinity of
Winter Springs including scrub jays, wading bird rookeries (1999), eagle nesting sites,
Florida Natural Areas Inventory sitesblack bear data and wildlife observations of listed
species (in 20022015). These elements indicate the documented presence of these animals
in the area. Some species are not included in site specific listings by the Fish and Wildlife
Research Institute (FWRI) staff, and only those reported are entered into their database.
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Map V-5 is a species occurrence map for the black bear, as those data points
overwhelmed the other species data points. The City has experienced several bear
nuisance calls between 1980 and 2007 2018 as indicated by the red triangles in Map V-
5.
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Map V - 2: Florida Managed Habitat Conservation AreasStrategic Habitat Conservation Areas
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Source: Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission – Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, December 2008.
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Table V - 3: Listed Plant and Animal Species Occurrence Likely or Potential in or Near Winter
Springs, 2019.
Species Type
and Common
Name
Occurrenc
e: Likely /
Potential
Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission
United States Fish and
Wildlife Services
Birds
Wood Stork Likely EndangeredThreaten
ed
EndangeredThreaten
ed Florida Scrub-jay Potential Threatened Threatened
Florida
Burrowing Owl Potential Species of Special
ConcernThreatened
Florida Sandhill
Crane Potential Threatened
Mammals
Florida Mouse
Potential*
*Species has
been
observed in
the City
according to
staff.
Species of Special Concern
Sherman’s Fox
Squirrel Potential Species of Special Concern
Florida Black
Bear Potential Threatened
West Indian
Manatee
Potential EndangeredThreaten
ed
Threatened
Fish
Bluenose Shiner Potential Species of Special Concern
Threatened
Amphibians
Gopher Frog Potential Species of Special Concern
Plants
Carter’s Warea Potential
City staff notes
that the range for
this plant is likely
not this far east.
Endangered
Endangered
Clasping Warea Potential Endangered Endangered
Many-flowered
Grass-pink Potential EndangeredThreaten
ed
Chapman’s
Sedge Potential EndangeredThreaten
ed
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Piedmont
Jointgrass Potential Threatened
Hartwright
ia Potential Threatened
Nodding
Pinweed Potential Threatened
Florida
Beargrass Potential Threatened
Giant
Orchid Potential Threatened
Large-
flowered
Rosemary
Potential Threatened
Sand
Butterfly
Pea
Potential Endangered
Beautiful
Pawpaw Potential Endangered Endangered
Star Anise Potential Endangered
Florida
Spiny- pod Potential Endangered
Celestial
Lily Potential Endangered
Cutthroat
Grass Potential Endangered
Okeechobe
e Gourd Potential Endangered Endangered
Ruguel’s
Pawpaw Potential Endangered Endangered
Source: FNAI Florida Biodiversity Matrix, July 22, 2019; City of Winter Springs, July, 2019.
Source: FNAI Element Occurrences, January 12, 2009; City of Winter Springs, January 26, 2009.
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Map V - 3: FNAI Species Occurrences and Conservation Lands, 2019
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Map V - 4: Various Species Occurrences, FNAI Inventory Areas, and Wildlife Observations,
2019
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Source: Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission – Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, December 2008.
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Map V - 5: Black Bear Occurrences
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Source: Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission – Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, December 2008.
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11.10. Commercial, Recreation and Conservation Uses of Natural Resources
a. Commercial
No large-scale operations for the extraction of commercially valuable minerals
take place within Winter Springs. The same is true for other natural resources,
which are susceptible to exploitation by industries such as forestry and commercial
fishing.
The primary commercial exploitation of natural resources is development. Through
land clearing, vast amounts of upland vegetative communities have been
destroyed or altered. However, these upland plant communities are better suited
to development than wetland areas, and do not pose as many governmental
regulatory problems for developers as wetland areas do.
Another minor commercial use of natural resources within the Winter Springs area
is that of the numerous fishing guides located within the Seminole County area.
However, sport fishing is a minor draw on natural resources of the lakes in the
Winter Springs area, and it can be noted that fishing enthusiasts rely on
recreational fishing methods for their catch, rather than netting or other commercial
means. No large-scale commercial operations dependent upon natural resources
are anticipated to locate within Winter Springs at this time.
b. Recreation
A large portion of the recreational and leisure activities of Winter Springs’ residents
revolves around the Lake Jesup lakefront area. Central Winds Park, the City’s
largest developed community park is located on Lake Jesup and provides
abundant opportunities for resource-based activities. Amenities in these parks
amenities include playgrounds, sand volleyball courts, a large multi-purpose field,
numerous baseball and softball fields, lacrosse fields, and a fishing area. A
passive area located on the west side of the park includes pavilions, picnic grills,
horseshoes, and a nature trail. A pickle ball complex is also currently being
designed and constructed. Currently, Central Winds Park is utilized for its fishing
opportunities, and water sport enthusiasts can hope to see future development
of the lakefront area for boating and canoeing as well, once the quality of
Lake Jesup improves from clean-up efforts. Wildlife known to inhabit the lakefront
area includes American alligators and bald eagles, which can be observed from
the park. In addition, Bear Creek Nature Trail, which parallels Bear Creek,
provides a pleasant hiking trail which utilizes the creek and the natural
vegetation for passive public recreation As well as the nature trail, this park is
a popular picnicking location for Winter Springs’ residents. Cross- Seminole
Trail, a heavily used trail is discussed in further detail in the Recreation and Open
Space Element. This 6-mile link of the regional trail network extends from Layer
Elementary School to the Oviedo City Limits and connects many of the City’s parks
and schools with the Winter Springs Town Center and the regional trail network.
The City has numerous parks and recreational areas which are detailed in the
Recreation and Open Space Element.
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c. Conservation
Conservation uses are defined by the Department of Community Affairs as being
"activities or conditions within land areas designated for the purpose of conserving
or protecting natural resources or environmental quality, including areas
designated for such purposes as flood control, protection of quality or quantity of
groundwater or surface water, flood plain management, commercially or
recreationally valuable fish and shellfish, or protection of vegetative communities
or wildlife habitats.” Lake Jesup is one area, in particular, that should be preserved
from the damaging effects of urbanization.
Lake Jesup is a hydrologically complex system with a large urbanized watershed.
Not only does the land surrounding Lake Jesup provide public recreational
opportunities, but the marshes that are a part of those lands help to maintain
animal habitat, improve water quality, and also allow for the storage of large
volumes of water during rainy periods, thus providing flood protection for
surrounding communities. However, decades of wastewater effluent discharges
directly into the lake, stormwater discharges from surrounding tributaries, the
construction of berms that segregated the lake from parts of its flood plain, and a
causeway that reduced the lake’s connection with the St. Johns River have all taken
a toll on the sensitive ecosystem. The discharges have left a legacy of algae,
frequent fish kills, and a thick layer of muck more than 9 1/2 feet deep. The berm
constructions further aggravated the problem by inhibiting the lake’s ability to
cleanse itself.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and St. John’s River Water Management
District (SJRWMD) have worked together and endorsed implementation of
strategies to address the excessive external nutrient loading and in-lake nutrient
concentration components. The 2008, Lake Jesup Interagency Restoration Strategy
outlines a strategy designed to meet restoration goals, provides a timetable for
implementation, specifies agency responsibilities, and identifies specific restoration
milestones to be used to trigger implementation of additional work as necessary.
From this Strategy, there were several Basin Management Action Plans (BMAP) was
completed for Lake Jesup in 2010 and progress reports of the BMAP from 2011-
2015. A BMAP sets to accomplish reducing the pollutants in the lake to achieve
water quality standards set by DEP and result in improving its value and vitality as
a natural resource and recreational area. To see original 2010 BMAP and the
amendment go to:
https://floridadep.gov/dear/water-quality-restoration/content/basin-
management-action-plans-bmaps
This seven step strategy outlined in the document is divided into two phases and
includes:
Phase 1
1. Develop the Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP)
2. Reduce external nutrient loads
3. Reduce nutrients in the lake water column
Phase 2, implemented as necessary
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4. Implement projects to further improve water clarity
5. Implement projects to increase native vegetation and control exotic
species
6. Implement projects to establish healthy fish and wildlife habitat and
populations
Throughout the Restoration Process
7. Monitor water quality
Phase 1 activities are required and will be coordinated by FDEP and SJRWMD
staff. Phase 2 activities will be implemented as needed based on Phase 1 outcomes.
Monitoring is planned to occur throughout the process to evaluate specific
projects and the overall success of the restoration strategy. The Restoration Strategy
aims to enhance Lake Jesup to meet Class III water quality standards and support
healthy, fish and wildlife habitats and populations.
Source: The Lake Jesup Interagency Restoration Strategy report from January 2008
d. Protection of Ground Water
The City draws its public supply of water from the Floridan aquifer. The City’s
most effective aquifer recharge areas are generally high, dry uplands with
permeable soils and poor surface drainage. These are areas that are typically
well suited for land development. Within the Winter Springs area, the Floridan
aquifer receives moderate recharge in the central portion of the City and
considerably higher recharge in the southwest portion of the City. As the upper
zone is recharged, some leakage occurs, replenishing the lower zone as well. A
map detailing the areas of greatest recharge is included in the Aquifer Recharge
Element. Great care should be taken to protect areas of groundwater recharge
since development can compromise water quality. The City has three interconnected
water treatment plants and eight public water wells, which supply the entire City.
The potential for hazardous waste or pollutant contamination of the wells is greatly
reduced by the fact that they are located within residential areas. To ensure that
wellheads are exempt from contamination, the City adheres to all FDEP standards
pertaining to wellhead protection. At the present, the City is not aware of any risk
of contamination from hazardous waste or other groundwater pollutants.
12.11. Potential for Conservation, Use or Protection of Natural Resources
a. Conservation
The wetlands, surface water, ground water, and other natural resources which
have been detailed within this Element are all worthy of being conserved. The
future existence and integrity of these resources depends on the actions we, as
citizens, take today. To assist in the conservation of natural resources, the City’s
Code of Ordinances should more strictly govern development. Specifically,
wetlands should be protected through mitigation and transfers of density within a
site from wetland areas to upland areas and, surface waters should be protected
through drainage enhancements as identified within the Drainage Sub-Element of
this Plan. An estimated 25 50 percent of the potable water supply is used
for irrigation purposes. Realizing this, the City operates a reuse water reclamation
system with 1,808 1,7920 residential customers, one golf course, the City’s
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parks, and public rights of way. Voluntary residential and commercial water
conservation will be achieved through the City's participation in water conservation
efforts of the St. Johns River Water Management District. These efforts include
hiring a full-time water conservation coordinator, offering free irrigation audits,
monitoring and replacing water meters that aren’t functioning propertly, providing
brochures kept in the City’s public building and at the City’s Special Events, notices
on water bills, and expansion of the reclaimed water system. The City’s Code of
Ordinances will require the installation of water- saving plumbing devices including
low-flow toilets, showerheads, and faucets within new developments.
b. Use
The uses of natural resources, whether for commercial or recreational purposes
have been discussed previously within this Element. The Code of Ordinances
should determine the extent to which natural resources may be used.
c. Protection
Protection of existing natural resources is important. Three areas or resources merit
special protection. These three areas include:
Wellhead fields,
100-year flood plain, and
Wetlands.
Wellhead fields should be protected to ensure that the potable water supply for
the City is protected from contamination. As mentioned previouslydirected by
policy, the City adheres to wellhead protection provisions administered by the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Map I-11 in the Future Land Use
Element depicts the location of wellhead protection areas.
The 100-year flood plain needs to be protected to help mitigate the damaging
effects of flooding. Protection of these areas is assisted through the National
Flood Insurance Program and The City’s Code of Ordinances.
Wetlands protection has become an important issue to Florida residents. The
protection of wetlands helps to ensure that Florida ground and surface waters
remain environmentally intact, as well as preserving habitat for numerous species
dependent on wetlands to survive. Winter Springs requires a 25’ minimum upland
buffer. These three natural resources are by no means the only ones to be
protected. Development within areas determined to be ecologically sensitive
requires additional analysis reports to be filed by the developer, so that City staff
can ascertain the significance of the proposed impact.
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13.12. Water Needs
a. Potable Water Sources
The City receives its potable water supply from the Floridan aquifer, within the
Middle St. Johns (MSJ) groundwater basin. The natural quality of groundwater in
this basin varies greatly depending on the location and the depth from which
water is obtained. A major concern in this basin is saltwater intrusion in Seminole
County. Although the County is located inland from sea, there are some patches of
connate saltwater in the Floridan aquifer. The potable water in the aquifer is
underlain by denser saline water. The potential exists for this saline water to
migrate upward within the aquifer system in response to declines in the
potentiometric surface. However, Winter Springs is located outside the areas in
Seminole County that have chloride and sulfate concentrations of equal or greater
than 250 mg/l. The FDEP has set a recommended limit of 250mg/l of chloride
and sulfate for public water supplies. Therefore, it can be concluded that the
Floridan aquifer underlying Winter Springs is of good water quality. Consequently,
only aeration and chlorination treatment are required to provide the City with
potable water.
The City’s water system consists of three water treatment plants, which serve
approximately 12,50013,248 13,887equivalent connections. Water is
supplied to the three plants by eight potable water wells and the entire system
is permitted to treat a maximum of 12 10.636 million gallons per day.
b. Potable Water Demand
Future water demand based on population projections is included within the
Potable Water Sub-Element.
c. Reclaimed Water Demand
Future demand for reclaimed water and plans to expand the City’s reclaimed
water program is included within the Potable Water Sub-Element.
d. Agricultural Water Demand
Agricultural land uses within the City are minimal. Agricultural operations that
utilize the City’s potable water facilities are nonexistent, as are agricultural users
that employ water from surface waters or from wells that require SJRWMD
consumptive use permits. Due to the increasingly urbanized nature of Winter
Springs, the City’s Future Land Use Map - 2030 does not include an agricultural
future land use designation.
e. Industrial Water Demand
Industrial water demand, including reclaimed uses, has been expressed within the
Potable Water Sub-Element of this Comprehensive Plan.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-03
A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WINTER SPRINGS, SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
SETTING FORTH AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF
WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,
CONSERVATION ELEMENT, BASED ON THE CITY’S
EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PURSUANT TO SECTION
163.3191, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS; INCORPORATION INTO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; LEGAL STATUS OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS; SEVERABILITY;
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature intends that local planning be a continuous and ongoing
process; and
WHEREAS, section 163.3161 et. seq., Florida Statutes, established Community Planning
Act; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the Community Planning Act, the City Commission has
adopted the City of Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, as required by section 163.3191, Florida Statutes, the City has conducted an
evaluation of its Comprehensive Plan, Conservation Element, to determine if plan amendments are
necessary to reflect changes in state requirements since the last update of the City’s Comprehensive
Plan, which is required to be adopted every seven (7) years to assess the progress of implementing
the City=s Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Local Planning Agency has reviewed the amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan, Conservation Element, set forth herein, held an advertised public hearing,
provided for participation by the public in the process, and rendered its recommendations to the City
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, after considering the Local Planning Agency’s review
comments and recommendations for amendments to the Conservation Element, desires to adopt the
amendments set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, hereby finds this
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ordinance to be in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Winter
Springs.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER
SPRINGS HEREBY ORDAINS, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are fully incorporated herein
by this reference.
Section 2. Authority. This Ordinance is adopted in compliance with, and pursuant to, the
Community Planning Act, Sections 163.3184 and 163.3191, Florida Statutes.
Section 3. Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of this ordinance is to adopt text
amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan as set forth herein, which are based on the City’s
evaluation and appraisal of the Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Section 163.3191, Florida Statutes.
Section 4. Adoption of Text Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Conservation
Element. The Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan, Conservation Element is hereby amended only
as specifically provided and set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and fully incorporated herein by
this reference. (Underlined type indicates additions and strikeout type indicates deletions). It is
intended that the text in the Comprehensive Plan not specifically identified and set forth in this
Exhibit shall remain unchanged from the language existing prior to adoption of this Ordinance).
Section 5. Transmittal to the Department of Economic Opportunity. The City Manager or
his designee is hereby designated to sign a letter transmitting the adopted Comprehensive Plan
Amendment to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for state coordinated review and to
any other agency or local government providing timely comments, in accordance with Section
163.3184(4), Florida Statutes.
Section 6. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions. All prior inconsistent
ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, or parts
of ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 7. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word or provision
of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, whether for substantive, procedural, or any other reason, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 8. Incorporation Into Comprehensive Plan. Upon the effective date of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendments adopted by this Ordinance, said Amendments shall be
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incorporated into the City of Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan and any section or paragraph
number or letter and any heading may be changed or modified as necessary to effectuate the
foregoing.
Section 9. Effective Date and Legal Status of the Plan Amendment. The effective date of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendments adopted by this Ordinance shall be pursuant to the state land
planning agency’s notice of intent. If timely challenged, an amendment does not become effective
until the state land planning agency or the Administration Commission enters a final order
determining the adopted amendment to be in compliance as defined in section 163.3184, Florida
Statutes. No development orders, development permits, or land use dependent on these
Amendments may be issued or commenced before it has become effective. If a final order of
noncompliance is issued by the Administration Commission, the Amendments may nevertheless be
made effective by adoption of a resolution affirming its effective status. After and from the effective
date of these Amendments, the Comprehensive Plan Amendments set forth herein shall amend the
City of Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan and become a part of that plan, and the Amendments
shall have the legal status of the City of Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a regular
meeting assembled on the ____ day of ________________, 2023.
____________________________________
Kevin McCann, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Christian Gowan, City Clerk
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
the City of Winter Springs only:
______________________________________
Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney
Transmittal Hearing: _____________________
Adoption Hearing: _____________________
Effective Date: _____________________
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