Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Public Works and Environmental Services
Division: Environmental Permitting Division
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO ACCEPT Joint Deed of Conservation Easement from CC Homes at the Estates by Turnberry, LLC, for an off-site proposed wetland mitigation area comprising 78.8911 acres of real property located at 8535 South State Road 7 in Unincorporated Palm Beach County (Parcel No. 00414512020010000).
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Why Action is Necessary
Board action to accept a conservation easement is authorized by Sections 125.01(3) and 704.06(3), Florida Statutes, and necessary to fulfill the requirements of Environmental Resource License (ERL) No. DF23-1341, issued pursuant to Chapter 27 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances, and of Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) No. 06-112811-P, issued by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD).
What Action Accomplishes
The action provides for the perpetual maintenance and conservation of the mitigation site by the grantor.
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Previous Action Taken
None taken.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board's goal of "ensuring accessible, seamlessly integrated investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices, manufacturing, resilient infrastructure, and environmental protection."
Pursuant to ERL No. DF23-1341, issued by the Public Works and Environmental Services Department on December 10, 2025, and ERP No. 06-112811-P, issued by the SFWMD on November 19, 2025, CC Homes at the Estates by Turnberry, LLC, is authorized to create a 78.8911-acre off-site wetland mitigation area and buffer area (see pages eight through 11 of Exhibit 1) to offset impacts of proposed development on Parcel Nos. 504016000050 and 504016000060 located along Shotgun Road in the Town of Davie. This authorization requires the conveyance of a Joint Deed of Conservation Easement (Exhibit 1) to the County and SFWMD, guaranteeing the mitigation and buffer areas’ perpetual preservation and maintenance by the grantor.
The Joint Deed of Conservation Easement was reviewed and approved as to form by the Office of the County Attorney.
Source of Additional Information
David Vanlandingham, Director, Environmental Permitting Division, 954-519-1478.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
No fiscal impact. On-going maintenance requirements are the responsibility of the grantor, its agents, heirs, successors, or assigns.