Wednesday, December 05, 2012 - Regular Planning ... - Polk County

Development Review Committee Recommendation: Based on information provided with the
proposed development application, the Development Review Committee finds that the proposed
request IS consistent with the surrounding land uses and general character of the area; and IS
consistent with the Polk County Land Development Code and the Polk County Comprehensive Plan.
Based upon the findings of fact, the information provided by the applicant, and a recent site visit; the
Development Review Committee recommends APPROVAL of CU 08-04M with conditions.
CONDITION(S) OF APPROVAL:
1. All previous conditions of approval shall be revoked and replaced with the conditions of
approval listed herein. [PLG]
2. This conditional use approval shall allow only the structures and facilities shown on the
binding site plan. [PLG]
3. Operations at this facility shall be limited to between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM daily. [PLG]
4. All weapons ranges shall be operated consistent with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Bureau of Solid and Hazardous Waste Best Management Practices
for Environmental Stewardship of Florida Shooting Ranges, 2004 Edition or better. [PLG]
5. If any additional site clearing or grubbing occurs, the applicant shall hire a qualified
professional to conduct a site survey/walkover to ensure that no threatened or endangered
plant or animal species exist on the site. If any are discovered, the applicant shall properly
protect the specie(s) or mitigate any impacts consistent with federal, state and local law.
[PLG]
6. With the exception of the areas specified for development on the site plan, none of the
existing vegetation shall be cleared unless for approved public safety purposes (e.g. fire
breaks, prescribed burns, ecological habitat maintenance). [PLG]
7. Prior to Level 2 Review approval, the applicant shall submit a hydraulics calculation certified
by a registered professional engineer, that adequate water pressure and capacity exist to
maintain fire flow as determined by the Polk County Fire Marshall. [FM]
8. A sufficient application for Level 2 Review shall be submitted reflecting all conditions of
approval. [PLG]
9. This conditional use shall not impede any existing legal easements. [PLG]
10. The applicant shall maintain external berms of at least 18 feet in height around the perimeter
of all shooting bays. [PLG]
11. The site shall be maintained to ensure it is clean and free of litter, debris, and refuse on a
daily basis. [PLG]
12. All on-site activity shall be consistent with all Recreation conditions and requirements of
LDC Chapter 303; however, landscape buffering shall be required as provided on the
approved Level 3 conditional use site plan. [PLG]
DRC Findings/Recommendation Page 3 of 10
Level 3/TDW 11/21/2012 2:04:31 PM CU 08-04M December 5, 2012