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Home My WebLink About01-20-2009 Regular MeetingThe Fairhope Airport Authority met Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 4:30 PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street in the Conference Room. Present: Chuck Zunk, Chairman; Ken Knutsen, Joe McEnerney, Charlie Bassett, Dan Stankoski, Pam Caudill. David Bagwell, Attorney and Betty Rivenbark, Secretary. Craig Martin, Wetland Sciences; Christopher Baker HMR; and Rod Platt. Absent: none The minutes of the December 16, 2008 meeting were duly considered and avroved with amendments having been made on motion by Ken Knutsen, 2" by Pam Caudill and unanimously carried. A motion was made to add to the agenda: Wetlands Mitigation preliminary re portby Craig Martin of Wetland Sciences, Inc. motion by Joe McEnerney, 2" by Pam Caudill and unanimously carried. Marketing & Promotional Firm — motion by Pam Caudill, 2"d by Joe McEnerney and unanimously carried. and Mission Statement discussion — motion by Joe McEnerney, 2"d by Ken Knutsen and unanimously carried. Craig Martin was recognized and presented a summary of his preliminary findings pertaining to the use of land at the airport as a mitigation bank (this was discussed and acted on at 12/16 meeting). Summary enclosed: 1829 Bainbridge Ave. WETT-&-s�*MPensacola, Florida 32507 Telephone (850) 453-4700 7 7 �--7 `f Cellular (850) 232-7787 I N C O R P O R A T E D Facsimile (850) 453-1010 Memorandum ib: Fairhope Airport Authority From: Craig D. Martin Data January 20, 2009 Re: Mitigation Bank Summary To summarize the preliminary findings associated with the Mitigation Bank assessment, I provide the following information for your review. The subject parcel maintains wetlands, streams, and agriculturally converted upland, and wetland habitats. The functional quality associated with the natural communities is low. These characteristics (agriculturally degraded habitats) tend to support restoration processes, which are viewed favorably by the COE. The initial assessment includes, habitat assessments, the review of historic aerial photography, and ecological planning. These components lead to the development of an initial restoration plan, and the development of a preliminary mitigation credit assessment. Four natural habitat features are integral as associated with the proposed Waterhole Branch restoration plan as follows: Wetland Restoration: Approximately 25.5 acres of wetlands are found adjacent to and associated with Waterhole Branch. Removal of exotics and replanting natives will yield approximately 10 credits or 2.5:1 existing/proposed ratio. January 20, 2009 Wetland Enhancement: Approximately 73 acres of previous wetlands (as defined by the hydric soil) and upland buffer existed in association with Waterhole Branch. Currently these areas are in various forms of converted lands (agricultural etc.). Minor excavation (floodplain) and hardwood replanting will yield approximately 26 credits or a 2.8 :1 existing/proposed ratio. Stream Restoration/Riparian Buffer: There exists 3,989 linear feet of Waterhole Branch located on the west side of the project, and 3,587 linear feet located on the east side. Establishing natural channel geometry, sufficient floodplain, and an appropriate upland buffer (100 feet on each side) will yield approximately 16,266 stream mitigation credits. Upland buffer: Restored upland buffers are important to the functional integrity of the aquatic and stream systems located down gradient. A minimum 100' buffer is suggested to protect the wetland areas from secondary and cumulative impacts. The plans depict 100 foot upland buffer surrounding the wetland and stream restoration areas. Upland buffer restoration accounts for 51 acres, and contributes significantly to wetland and stream scoring. These layouts are for discussion purposes only, detailed topographic surveys will be necessitated to finalize the most efficient plans which minimize the costs of earthwork. Additionally, upland buffer and wetland restoration areas can be re -configured to provide the most efficient plan as associated with potential future Airport requirements. I feel each credit of forested wetland mitigation (based on other banks) could be priced from 40 to 50 k per credit unit, and each linear foot of stream could be valued at $50.00 per foot. These preliminary mitigation banking values exceed $2 million dollars based on the above mentioned fees. If the Airport Authority wishes to pursue this mitigation bank option, It is suggested that a preliminary meting be set up with the Mitigation Bank Review Team at the Mobile District office. • Page 2 3 ( IN FEET ) I.OGILALLUVIAL LAND +/- 69.88 ACR1iS B WA'1'ER110LE BRANCI 1 +/- 7}74 LIN1:AIt 1 f GRAUY SOfIS (fypic Palcayuults) +/- 3.69 ACRES r. 7 1 CORPS JURISDIMONA1. WE.TI.ANDS - AND ISOLATLU GRADY PONDS BIBB AND MANTACHIE SOILS +/- 25.55 ACRES LOCAI. AIJ.UVIUbI Cl'ypic 171—gums) *CORYSJL'RISDICf10N.40.'CItNJDS OFId'N ]0.69.1CRCS +/-3.1SACRHS I N_C OR P O EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS +( PROJECT # 2008-232 DATE: JANUARY 15, 2008 A T E D DRAWN BY: KJM SCALE: 1"= 800' 4 PROPOSED UPLANDFj -� BUFFER 29.02 ACRES 9 PROPOSED WETLAND ENHANCEMENT +/- 47.21 ACRES FLOOD PLAIN CREATION +/-3.66ACRES- EXISTING STREAM - _- +/_ 3,757 LINEAR FEET 7 _- PROPOSED STREAM 3,989 LINEAR FEET ' - MINUS 300 LINEAR FT -"- ' FROM 2 CULVERTS +/- 3,389 LINEAR FEET CORPS NDS- iCTIONAI. 6 WETLANDS -AND ISOLATED GRADY PONDS 12.33 ACRES 5 -CORPS IURISDIMIONAL=��>."•' %vzrLNVDS ONLY +/. 11.13 ACRES ' ii .d'. 4 3 2 -AV Klawl'i 11 �00 0 250 .Q cW� PROPOSED CONDITIONS WET ,AND WEST OF THE AIRPORT (ALT 1) �°� ' J � V PROJECT # 2008-232 DATE: JANUARY 15, 2008 `I NCO R PORATED DRAWN BY: KJM SCALE: 1"= 500' 5 UPLAND ®PROPOSED BUFFER +/_ 17.68 ACRES 9 PROPOSED WETLAND 11 RESTORATION +/_ 20.04 ACRES FLOOD PLAIN CREATION +/- 3.66 ACRES � q 8 EXISTING STREAM +/- 3,757 LINEAR FEET PROPOSED STREAM +/_ 3,989 LINEAR FEET 3 MINUS 300 LINEAR FT FROM 2 CULVERTS +/- 3,389 LINEAR FEET Y CORPS JURISDICTIONAL G WETLANDS" AND ISOLATED GRADY PONDS +/- 12.33 ACRES!) 5 'CORI•S f UK ISD W I•IONAL WETLANDS ONLY 1/. 11.13 A(]lEt 4 3 2 500 0 2w 500 ( IN FEET ) � PROPOSED CONDITIONS T�SO �! !/ T- WEST OF THE AIRPORT (ALT 2) `i' 5 PROJECT # 2008-232 DATE: JANUARY 15, 2008 I N C O R P O R A T E DD DRAWN BY: KJM SCALE: 1 "= 500' 0 PROPOSED UPLAND RIJFFF.R +/. 17.16 ACRES PROPOSED WETLA<, L = RESTORATION +/_ 35.26 ACRES FLOOD PLAIN CREA 3.66 ACRES EXISTING STREAM +/- 3,757 LINEAR FEI PROPOSED STREAM +/- 3,989 LINEAR FEI MINUS 300 LINEAR F FROM 2 CULVERTS +/- 3,389 LINEAR FET aCORPS IC WETLANDSNDS" ANDD ISOLATED GRADY PONDS +/- 12.33 ACRES -CORPS) UR ISn1CrIONAi. WETLANDS (WLY -1- 11.13 Al PROPOSED CONDITIONS WEST OF THE AIRPORT (ALT 3) l 7 `I �� T "l +I � PROJECT # 2008-232 DATE: JANUARY 15, 2008 I N C O R P O R A T E D DRAWN BY: KJM SCALE: 1"= 500' 7 ®PROPOSED UPLAND BUFFER +/_ 24.38 ACRES PROPOSED WETLAND RESTORATION +/- 8.54 ACRES FLOOD PLAIN CREATION +/_ 3.25 ACRES EXISTING STREAM +/- 3,587 LINEAR FEET CORPS JURISDICTIONAL WETLANDS - AND ISOLATED GRADY PONDS +/- 12.21 ACRES TURPS IVN ISDICNONN. M': D.AMA ONLY +/- 9.56 ACKIS S00 0 250 5w ( IN FEET ) 1&1 PROPOSE*%+m EAST OFllTHE AI,RPO TS 'l � �� PROJECT # 2008-232 DATE: ANUARY 15, 2008 �I N C O R P O R A T E D DRAWN BY: K M SCALE: 1"= 500- n Polygon Worksheet Creation Polygon Size (acres) 42.63 WII VC VG AR HY WQ Existing With Project (or 0.67 0.83 0.83 0.67 0.67 0.56 mitigation) Without Project (or 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.33 mitigation) Lift or Loss (existing minus with, or with 0.67 0.83 0.83 0.34 0.67 0.23 minus without) Year Start 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Year Finish 5.00 13.00 5.00 13.00 1.00 1.00 Temporal Loss Factor ("T') (from 0.6735 0.6735 0.8707 0.6735 1.0000 1.0000 table) Risk Factor ("R") (from Risk 0.73 0.50 0.83 0.67 0.92 0.67 W orksheet) Adjusted Variable Score (Lift or Loss x 0.33 0.28 0.60 0.15 0.62 0.15 "T" x "R") Cumulative Lift 0.355218 Functional Lift F15. 44293 DESC: Proposed East Alt 1 enhancement polygon BALANCE 2.13 Polygon Worksheet Polygon# A y�11� Polygon Size (acres) 11.13 Wi l sir. 0+ ' Vr AB HY WQ Existing With Project (or 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.00 2.50 mitigation) Without Project (or 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 1.00 0.80 mitigation) Lift or Loss (existing minus with, or with 1.50 1.50 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.70 minus without) Year Start 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Year Finish 5.00 15.00 3.00 5.00 1.00 1.00 Temporal Loss Factor 0.8707 0.6340 0.9324 0.8707 1.0000 1.0000 ("T") (from table) Risk Factor ("R") (from 0.92 0.75 0.92 0.75 0.92 0.83 Risk Worksheet) Adjusted Variable Score 1.20 0.71 1.72 1.31 0.92 1.41 (Lift or Loss x 'T' x "R") Cumulative Lift 0.403749 Functional Lift 4.493726 DESC: Proposed Wet Restoration East BALANCE 7.27 10 Riparian Buffer Enhancement & Preservation Worksheet Stream Name Waterhole Branch West Side Flow Regimen Perennial Factors Net Benefit 2 Stream Type Perennial 0.2 'r Priority Area Tertiary Secondary 0.05 Net Benefit Stream Side A Floodplain Rest,Riparian 0.8 Buffer Rest, Channel Stream Side B Floodplain Rest,Riparian 0.8 Buffer Rest, Channel System Protection Credit Condition Both sides restored 0.8 Met (buffer on both sides) Monitoring / Stream Side A Level II Baseline 0.15 Contingency and annual Stream Side B Level 11 Biological 0.15 Control/Site Protection (conservation Conservation Easement 0.2 easement) Mitigation Stream Side A Incremental Riparian 0.05 nstruction restoration Timing (none for Stream Side B primarily riparian Incremental Riparian reservation) 0.05 10% requires restoration planting Temporal Lag 10 to 20 years Forested -0.2 Sum Factors (M) = 3.05 Linear Feet of Stream Buffer (LF) _ 3389* (don't count each bank separately) Credits ( C) = M x LF 10,336 Total Credits Generated 1 10,336 C x Mitigation Factor (MF) _ 00' of stream length subtracted due to the presence of in stream structures (culverts) Total Riparian Restoration Credits Generated = 11 Adverse Impact Factors for Rlverine Systems Worksheet ImStream Work Waterhole Branch Stream ChanneUStreambank Restoration and Relocatlon Worksheet Factors Net Benefit 1 Net Benefit 2 Net Benefit 3 Net Benefit 4 Net Benefit 5 Net Benefit 6 Waterhole Br. Stream Type 0.4 6dsting Condition 0.4 Net Benneft 0.1 Monitoring/ Contingency 0.3 Priority Area 0.05 Control (easement) 0.4 Credits (created 0.1 concurrent to impact) Sum Factors (M)= 1.76 Stream Length in Reach (do no count each bank 3.389 separately) (LF)- Credts ( = M x LF 5,930 Mitigation Factor Use 1.0 MF = 0.5 or 1.0 Total Credits Generated 5,930 CxMF- Total Charnel Restorstion/Relocation Credit Generated - 5,930 Discussion followed between the members and Mr. Martin. In his summary he said the subject parcel maintains wetlands, streams, and agriculturally converted upland, and wetland habitats. The functional quality associated with the natural communities is low. These characteristics (agriculturally degraded habitats) tend to support restoration processes, which are viewed favorably by the COE. After further discussion Chuck asked for a resolution to continue to work with Craig to get to Corps. Joe McEnerney moved 2"d by Pam Caudill to continue work. Motion carried unanimously. Christopher 12 Baker interjected that the City of Fairhope had passed a wetlands ordinance which would work to our benefit. Craig said the next document would be describing the water quality. Chuck had forwarded to the members information on the Alabama Airport Airspace Safety Act and said this was a bill to be enacted. He was asking the members to pass a Resolution as shown below and he would take our action to the City Council: 13 RESOLUTION NUMBER FY09- [Resolution Supporting the Alabama Airport Airspace Safety Act] WfUiRE AS, airports are essential to economic development in Alabama; and Wf IEREAS, Alabama has a tremendous investment in existing airports in this state; and AWEREAS, protecting the state's investment in these airports is critical; and WIMREAS, hazards around airports impair the utility of airports by reducing the area available for maneuvering aircraft, compromising the safety of the flying public and endangering persona and property on the ground; and ,NIHEREAS, safety can be promoted and the public's investment can be protected by regi_lfating structures around airports which constitute hazards; and WHEREAS, many cities in Alabama already have zoning ordinances which protect the airspace around airports in their jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration has established safety standards for structures in the vicinity of airports; and WHEREAS, the proposed Alabama Airport Safety Act provides a mechanism to regulate the construction of structures around airports which would constitute airport hazards by applying FAA Part 77 standards to proposed structures in the vicinity of airports; and WHEREAS, the proposed Alabama Airport Safety Act has the support of the Aviation Council of Alabama. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the board of directors of the Your Abort Name _ that regulating hazards in the vicinity of airports is essential to protect the safety of the flying public and to preserve the investment which the State of Alabama has in existing airports, and would benefit aviation throughout the state. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alabama Airport Safety Act is appropriate legislation to protect airports in our state which are not otherwise protected by adequate zoning. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the board supports the Alabama Airport Safety Act and encourages passage of the legislation by the State of Alabama. ADOPTED on this the day of 12009. Ken Knutsen moved to pass this Resolution, Dan Stankoski 2nd and motion passed unanimously. 14 Charlie Bassett left at 5:10 PM Zoning — Chuck reported to the members that he had spent time with Gregg Mims and attorneys discussing zoning and he believes that the authority does in fact have the power to zone out two miles and the reason we would exercise this authority would be to have compatible zoning with the airport. He said there aren't a lot of airports that have done it. He said staff could work on this as in -kind services and he wants to present it to the city council and see if the city council will commit to this as there may be legal challenges, so he wants the city's blessing and that they would pay any in -kind and legal fees. Everyone agreeing, he said he will take it to the city council for discussion. Recommendation regarding nomination of Authority members McEnerney and Stankoski for term renewals from March 2009 to March 2015 (6 year term). - Chuck explained that this recommendation was necessary to conform to the Alabama Code 4-3-45. Aviation Vocational Training Academy — Chuck reported that the study group has active backing with the aviation community (Goodrich & Segars), the academic community and county commission on this project. They want to show the budget to the Commission and see if they want to support by committing the money for this. It will involve 50-60 students and will be operated by the two year college; Baldwin County Board of Education is also behind it. GA Terminal - Chuck said he and Charlie visited Prattville last week and what they are building would be perfect for us. He said he sent the same design to the members and at this time introduced Rod Platt, CEO of Red Drum Marketing, who said he would work pro bono to help us find funds for the GA Terminal. Chuck interjected that $250,000 should be forthcoming from the state to help as we go forward. Mr. Platt told of his experience having worked in advertising for 20 years. He said he is very much an aviation enthusiast . Chuck said he would like a resolution to enter into an agreement with Mr. Platt, pro bono, to be an agent of record for marketing and advertising. Ken Knutsen moved Dan Stankoski 2"d the motion and it passed unanimously. Treasury Report - a treasury report for the month had been provided and It was reported we were well within budget. Chuck reported the $80,000 he had just given to Nancy which will show up in next month's report. New Business — Pam read a statement that saying she would like to present as a Mission Statement and said she will e-mail it to everyone to look at and then take further action at the next meeting. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned at 5:45 PM �/_I/ l 15 Gl�a�r"�s u�K G'/krir-h�gn