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ARC Summary August 12, 2010
• The proposal area receives four to eight inches of rain per-year, which goes to recharge
the Floridian Aquifer. Considered to be moderate to high recharge.
• Deep Creek, Pelicer Creek, Matanzas, and
• Florida Wildlife Federation (FWF) wrote that the site falls in a primary and secondary
bear range for the Florida Black Bear St. Johns population.
• Site is part of greenways and blueways trail map being considered for the region.
• Their application for development approval includes paved and unpaved trails.
• There are three owners who are not in agreement with the proposal and who do not
want their property within the boundary. Mr. Garcia noted those on the map.
• St. Johns county has more than 30,000 sites (units) approved for development.
• Watermen would be a catalyst for other developments in the south side of the county,
which is primarily undeveloped at this time.
• St. John’s County Commission has approved this site being placed in public ownership.
• Acquisition would insure the preservation of southern St. Johns County for Floridians.
Mr. Jim Muller, Muller and Associates, spoke, encouraging ARC to vote it forward for further
evaluation. The development is in the Matanzas Basin, which is being considered for possible
Outstanding Florida Water (OFW) Designation.
DISCUSSION FOR WSJ: There was no discussion.
ITEM 5: REQUEST: Vote to select acquisition proposals that will proceed through the
2010 cycle project evaluation process for potential addition to the Florida Forever priority
list. (Friday, August 13, 2010 meeting only)
ITEM 6: REQUEST: Consideration of a 233-acre reduction to the Archie Carr Sea Turtle
Refuge Florida Forever project boundary.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Farr briefly explained the item.
ARC ACTION: Mr. Gelhardt moved that this item be placed on the consent agenda. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Browne. By a unanimous vote the motion was approved.
ITEM 7: REQUEST: Consideration of a 348-acre reduction to the Belle Meade Florida
Forever project boundary.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Farr briefly explained the item.
ARC ACTION: Mr. Browne moved that this item be placed on the consent agenda. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Gelhardt. By a unanimous vote the motion was approved.
ITEM 8: REQUEST: Consideration of a 3,612-acre reduction to the Longleaf Pine
Ecosystem Florida Forever project boundary.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Farr briefly explained the item.
ARC ACTION: Mr. Browne moved that this item be approved as presented to be placed
on the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Frederick. By a unanimous
vote the motion was approved.
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