Mike Allen stated six are required per the handicap code, the spaces are located in the flattest area, and at this location, customers would not have to walk behind cars. He stated the proposed parking lot would be asphalt parking with concrete sidewalks and estimates a 2-month completion time. Dan Connor noted for the record that the Binding Lot Agreement and the Stormwater Management Agreement must be completed. I move the site plan SP990129-1 is approved. Mike Allen informed the Board that Allen Engineering is preparing a site plan for a parking lot for Cape Canaveral Hospital.
Staff recommends approval.
Charles Zopfi asked if the plan will meet the native requirement. Edward Hack, explained the problem of availability of quality plants and the species substitutions for Red Bay Trees. He said wind exposure is a huge problem and Cabbage Palms should be permitted in the dune area. Janice Scott, Commissioner, stated the developers are pulling too many native plants out of the dune area. Joanie Regan, Stormwater Utilities, agreed with Commissioner Scott that we should try to keep the vegetation in the dunes and not try to replace it.