PLACEMENT: Departmental - Quasi-Judicial
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HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TREASURE COAST SEPTIC SYSTEM WAIVER
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, Inc is requesting approval of a waiver of Policy 10.2A.8.1 of the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, which applies to on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems outside the primary urban service district that exceed a total site buildout flow of 2,000 gallons per day (GPD), not to exceed total site buildout of 5,000 GPD. The approximate 15.42 acre parcel is located on the west side of SW Leighton Farm Avenue approximately 2,700 feet south of SW Martin Highway in Palm City.
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DEPARTMENT: Growth Management
PREPARED BY: Name: Matt Stahley
Title: Senior Planner
REQUESTED BY: Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, Inc.
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PROCEDURES: Quasi-Judicial
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, Inc is requesting approval of a waiver of Policy 10.2A.8.1 of the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan (CGMP), which applies to on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems outside the primary urban service district that exceed a total site buildout flow of 2,000 gallons per day (GPD), not to exceed total site buildout flow of 5,000 GPD.
Failure of the septic system due to vehicular damage in 2018 required replacement of the system, which was permitted by the Florida Department of Health via permit 43-SS-1890830. The septic system was constructed at that time to accommodate proposed future expansion of the site. The proposed addition of approximately 5,880 square feet of office space and dog training facilities is currently under review as a revised minor final site plan (H071-005).
The current permitted septic system flows of 3,085 GPD exceed the 2,000 GPD limit outlined in policy 10.2A.8.1 of the CGMP. In order to be eligible for a waiver of Policy 10.2A.8.1, the applicant must demonstrate compliance with policy 1...
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