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Item Q3 Q.3 County of Monroe P W ;� w 1rJ� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS r,�� Mayor Craig Cates,District 1 The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5 y Michelle Lincoln,District 2 James K.Scholl,District 3 Ij David Rice,District 4 County Commission Meeting January 18, 2023 Agenda Item Number: Q.3 Agenda Item Summary #11576 BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Planning/Environmental Resources TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Cheryl Cioffari (305) 289-2506 Public Hearing AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A Public Hearing to Consider Approval of a Resolution Transmitting to the State Land Planning Agency an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners Adopting Amendments to Monroe County 2030 Comprehensive Plan Policy 501.1.1, Policy 501.1.2, Policy 501.2.2, Policy 501.2.3, Policy 501.3.1, and Policy 501.3.3, to Allow Airport Improvements, Which May Impact Hammock Areas, When There Is No Other Viable Alternative Available, at The Key West International Airport and The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, Consistent With The Airport Master Plan (AMP) and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) For Each Public Airport and Consistent With All Applicable Federal And State Permit/Authorization Requirements, Including Mitigation for Environmental Impacts. ITEM BACKGROUND: The Monroe County Airport Department is requesting amendments to the Ports, Aviation and Related Facilities Element of the Monroe County 2030 Comprehensive Plan, to allow airport improvements at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, consistent with the adopted Airport Master Plan (AMP) and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for the public airport. In reviewing the AMP and ALP, to accomplish operational safety, conform to current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards and to meet forecasts of operational growth over the planning period, the Airport Department anticipates, some of the future airport improvements may impact hammock areas when there is no other viable alternative available. As such, the Airport Department is requesting text amendments to Comprehensive Plan Policy 501.1.1, Policy 501.1.2, Policy 501.2.3, Policy 501.3.1, Policy 501.3.3 to accomplish operational safety, conform to current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards and to meet forecasts of operational growth over the planning period. Some of these airport improvements will impact the existing vegetative buffer that exists between Aviation Boulevard and Marathon Airport. The proposed text changes will allow the airport to accomplish these safety improvements by complying with FAA standards as depicted in the ALP and to ensure future consideration and eligibility to receive federal funding. The public airport projects will continue to comply with all applicable federal and state permit/authorization requirements, including mitigation for environmental impacts. The proposed amendment addresses airport improvements at the County's public airports by providing a process to review the development proposals to balance the sound economic Packet Pg. 3120 Q.3 development of the County; protect and enhance the value and efficiency of the County's airports and major transportation facility; while limiting the adverse impacts of public investments on environmental resources by requiring Environmental Resource Permits and mitigation for environmental impacts to compensate for the functional loss resulting from permitted hammock and vegetation impacts. As a whole, the proposed amendment protects the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the Florida Keys. The improvement of the County public airports is essential to: • Improve the efficient movement of people and goods to and from the airport facilities, • Attract visitors by providing multiple options to travel between destinations, • Reduce vehicular traffic on the roadway network, • Decrease congestion throughout the surrounding area, • Facilitate the movement of goods between suppliers, manufacturers, and consumers, • Provide safe, efficient, secure, and convenient service to citizens, businesses, and visitors, • Maintain utilization for natural disasters and other emergencies, with the delivery of supplies, medical transport and providing another option for evacuations, • Contribute to operational efficiency, economic growth, and competitiveness while remaining sensitive to natural environment and requiring mitigation to offset impacts, and • Achieve and/or maintain compliance with FAA standards. The Key West International Airport is identified by Real Estate Parcel numbers 00064810-000000, 00064850-000100, 00064840-000000, 00065120-000000, 00064820-000000 and 00065100-000000. The airport operation area is located within the parcels identified by Real Estate Parcel numbers 00064810-000000 and 00064850-000100. The overall property contains 254.452 acres and is depicted in the images below. ,, alr b`f lw� wr ¢Jdlurf wrwxR , �++,««w,,vmr✓& a f}gfJk ,em;mwnww f i u r ram, Key West International Airport - airport operation area(yellow outline) Packet Pg. 3121 Q.3 �eNM7T II . I Arm'xia'rA1 PROPERTY ACQUISITION LEGEND: rARCER.. ACRES A QURSI'TIQR' DATE METHOD NUMBER 'll TYPE ACQUIRED ', ACQUIRED I I J I NOTE PARCEL NO, 4 IS NOT CONEIC4kQRl5 OUd t'111HER PAIRCIE.S The legal description for the Key West International Airport is provided on Sheet 13 of 13 of the Airport Layout Plan, prepared by Ricondo & Associates, Inc., dated January 2020 and approved by the BOCC on January 22, 2020. The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport is identified by Real Estate Parcel numbers 00101160-000000 and 00104500-000000, contains 197.40 acres and is depicted in the images below. Packet Pg. 3122 Q.3 � ?u �Vq �_ 1 w; � �pN�U��.grtuw,w h ��7�✓il'W+>�'"N�l��`�'� �i"�� v l 4 /(%�r^''r t s,4r �. "✓r N�d^f'� y � X y',,. �' ,) ,. adw a � Y s � r I r yI,WW4 � „r � Ir�p 71�, to w Vfll��ii IIII �iu� � i� IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ° /1l � Florida Keys Marathon International Airport(yellow outline) sori 47 7 Mli�� WXKWXKWdi11'Yw',I;WM VIM;IIM;IIM;1 M�i11N�'M IM�;IIMXVIM�;IIM�IMF;IIN;IIM;IIM;IIM�;IIM�;IIM�;IIMi';IIM�;IIN EauuR4n�iw d>Ce a�ra�w(va(ova 'cuf ou(mrea o6NirMLu,;z o s� I',,.tlOtlNnNc�hIIR�;'iiIFOIYNR�,iRNwN':cRN'T PROPERTY ACQUIS TION1 LEGEND;, f'atiNIV- �(,11�6;.�; +uaCA)l,Pl"a ITION tl,7P11T1';; Mf:.T'H"ti:FD NII)h BE10'd f"wt E ACQUIRED ,fir„QwIII CI) HIUN111VIw r"BDR X.R R Ra. [hjgA"M,VMA FIRI ME I 1�� . ° I"EK SIMPILI: 11gNl, OUIT CLAIM Dfl`D �uuumm�w. �IrwndeB� R�..%�v-i44BwXuiuCv 2 " . F SIMPLE 11M85 QUIT CLAIMS DEED �xwR uu --u,atlmAruR�iEiRatl.au��B Bu'xtlXnuurnl, The legal description for the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport is provided on Sheet 14 of 14 of the Airport Layout Plan, prepared by Ricondo & Associates, Inc., dated June 2020 and approved by the BOCC on June 17, 2020. The County is authorized by Florida's Airport Law of 1945 to exercise regulatory authority over the Key West International Airport and the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport even though the public airport facilities are located within the territorial limits of the cities. Airports in the State of Florida are governed by the Airport Law of 1945, which is codified within Sections 332.01 - 332.12, F.S. Packet Pg. 3123 Q.3 The Key West International Airport and Florida Keys Marathon International Airport are County public airports that receive federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration and must comply with operational safety requirements and compliance directives, development restrictions, and environmental protection and mitigation requirements, as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2 Grants and Agreements and Title 14 Aeronautics and Space, and all referenced and implementing guidance including; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Airport Improvement Program, Part 139 Airport Certification, and all applicable Orders, Advisory Circulars and Program Guidance Letters (PGL). Both County public airports also receive state funding from the Florida Department of Transportation and must comply with all applicable Florida State Statutes, including Title XXV Aviation, Chapters 329, 330, 331, 332 and 333, F.S. Both County public airports require an AMP and an ALP. The FAA requires airports to maintain and update their AMP, which involve a comprehensive study of the Airport and describe a short-, medium- and long-term development plan to meet future aviation needs (an analysis of the airport facility requirements to determine any needed upgrades or new additions to the airport based on forecasted data). The ALP is a depiction of the AMP and is a set of drawings that shows the near-, intermediate-, and long-term facilities for an airport. The Key West International Airport and Florida Keys Marathon International Airport operate under strict federal and state requirements and must follow an extensive process to update, review and receive approval of the AMP and ALP. This comprehensive planning process occurs every five to ten years and includes public, state and federal agency review of the proposed future development at each airport. The updated AMP and ALP requires approval by the FAA as well as the Board of County Commissioners at a public meeting. The Key West International AMP Update and ALP were approved by the BOCC on January 22, 2020, and address demand driven development of the airport to meet the long-term air transportation needs for the Florida Keys through 2035. The Master Plan is a visionary document that sets out a `road map' for the sustainable growth of the Airport; it is not an approval for any specific development or project. Projects continue to require any necessary federal, state and local approvals, including building permits and review of listed species impacts. The Florida Keys Marathon International AMP Update and ALP were approved by the BOCC on June 17, 2020, and address demand driven development of the airport to meet the long-term air transportation needs for the Florida Keys through 2036. The Master Plan is a visionary document that sets out a `road map' for the sustainable growth of the Airport, it is not an approval for any specific development or project. Projects continue to require any necessary federal, state and local approvals, including building permits and review of listed species impacts. Community Meeting and Public Participation Staff has determined that the proposed text amendment will not have a county-wide impact and does not require a public meeting with the BOCC (Impact Meeting)prior to the application proceeding. In accordance with LDC Section 102-159(b)(3), a Community Meeting is not required for this Packet Pg. 3124 Q.3 proposed amendment. Development Review Committee Meeting and Public Input On November 14, 2022, the DRC considered the proposed amendment and provided for public input. Planning Commission Meeting and Public Input On December 14, 2022, the Planning Commission considered the proposed amendment, provided for public input and recommended approval with staff recommended edits through Resolution P35- 22. Coordination with the City of Marathon Although the Marathon Airport is within the limits of the City of Marathon, permitting and development approvals are issued by Monroe County and must be consistent with the Monroe County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Monroe County Land Development Code. In an effort to address any concerns with the reduction of the existing vegetated hammock buffer along Aviation Boulevard, which is specifically cited in the Marathon Comprehensive Plan, County Staff coordinated with City of Marathon Staff requesting input on the proposed amendment. The City of Marathon requested that the proposed mitigation for vegetation removal be revised to reflect the City's mitigation requirements (3 to 1 replacement by replanting) and ensure that all invasive exotic vegetation is removed. Staff has recommended mitigation payment into the Monroe County Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund at a 2 to 1 ratio, per County requirements, plus replanting of gaps in the remaining buffer following removal of invasive exotic vegetation, as sufficient mitigation for the removal of native habitat. Pursuant to Comprehensive Plan Policy 205.2.10 and Land Development Code Section 118-7(e), invasive exotic plant species shall be removed from a parcel proposed for development as a condition for issuance of a certificate of occupancy (or completion). PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT AMENDMENTS The Applicant's proposed text amendment request is shown as follows: deletions are ind�a. rid � -J-ri;-. Staff s recommended changes are show as follows: ��.� .:�; additions are shown m , uu� u____ deletions are in fey ..s f u ie, r micic ti . � � ��w��. .� a Itions are shown m � �rr Objective 501.1 Because of the Florida Key's unique nature as an archipelago, Monroe County shall promote the preservation of existing airports, airstrips, and related activities. Policy 501.1.1 Monroe County shall maintain aviation related land uses adjacent to the public airports and additionally prohibit intrusion into all airport zones. o-ri- a: a gay � 6 �V -`�,a and i (_day ��6 S I<b�<ba��:� � a�� <b��a<b� � a�i� �� <ba��a� ��6 �<b ��l`m d,�__atlb��o tsa arid atl��(', ms a jifm 21- i�abeab�� , _ i�� aIf fC._� d d�iC,_,_�aafe atl1rM��_C_�f b�bC" M d;, uu , -o6 ouu 1a C Policy 501.1.2 Packet Pg. 3125 Consistent wifli Section 333,02, 1',S,, Monroe Coijrl-�,y fliat an a I i rt I azar i_ a "truction -------------- -------- -------------------------� Jinds-_ 112-------------------------------------- ------------ - ------- --------------- -------five---------- --- a i of.01� 1 ------------------------ ------------------ e(:1TL1.0 flie s, and )m _at,ljsers of flie J )ort aric of land in !as-VI CIT11ty andJf flie obstrtwtlon redljces the, size of flie area available for flie ------------------ ----------- --------- ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- e t,u t I i of flie (`()Uffjy n �]J af'l it cotfld des-� w�_ i C_'i i1n1Eu_i11iLihg_p!j --til u ent----th erei n,---------- --------- J sai 'ic i h �h-'A i[Mitt-Liq 11 'ifil es, on the_CounlN S__pL ch,nle(] wil in I e ------------------------------- ---------- ------------------------- i Y I ,11 7 1)1 a n and A J III�2Lt� -,i y � L -.-Is� J d e n tj fi e d J n 1)o I c 5 --------------------- - -------------------------------- ----�11------- s, --o---e--c-te-d--fi---o-f I ai Igor-t--l-u--i-z--a-r-( Monroe County shall continue to prohibit structures and activities that interfere with the operation of aircraft at airports and airstrips whether public or private. Such structures and activities, include but are not limited to, tall structures, smoke, tall trees, and electromagnetic radiation. Policy 501.1.3 Monroe County shall consider adopting an ordinance regulating incompatible uses such as the operation of ultralights, balloons, parachutes, kites, banner towing, model airplanes and similar activities within the proximity of the public airports or private airstrips to the extent legally possible. Policy 501.1.4 Monroe County shall continue to include existing airports and airstrips in airport land use districts that only permit airport related land uses., including those the County owns and operates within incorporated areas of the County. Policy 501.1.5 Monroe County shall encourage the development of aviation facilities and activities that relieve the traffic on U.S. I or serve as an alternative to U.S. I as a means of delivering goods and services to the community. Policy 501.1.6 Monroe County shall provide space at public airports for a wide variety of aviation activities in order to provide a wide variety of services to the community. Policy 501.1.7 The "Key West International Airport Layout Plan," prepared by Ricondo & Associates, Inc., dated January 2020 and approved by the BOCC on January 22, 2020, and the "Florida Keys Marathon International Airport Layout Plan," prepared by Ricondo & Associates, Inc., dated June 2020 and approved by the BOCC on June 17, 2020, are hereby incorporated by reference. Objective 501.2 The expansion of existing or new airport and airstrip facilities shall be coordinated with the future land use, coastal management, and conservation elements and all applicable federal and state requirements for operation, development, and environmental protection of federally obligated airports. Packet Pg. 3126 Q.3 Policy 501.2.1 The development and expansion of aviation and related facilities shall be consistent with the future land use, coastal management and conservation elements as outlined herein. The Key West International Airport and Florida Keys Marathon International Airport are public airports that receive federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration and must comply with operational safety requirements and compliance directives, development restrictions, and environmental protection and mitigation requirements, as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2 Grants and Agreements and Title 14 Aeronautics and Space, and all referenced and implementing guidance including; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Airport Improvement Program, Part 139 Airport Certification, and all applicable Orders, Advisory Circulars and Program Guidance Letters (PGL). Further, both public airports receive state funding from the Florida Department of Transportation and must comply with all applicable Florida State Statutes, including Title XXV Aviation, Chapters 329, 330, 331, 332 and 333. The provisions within Policy 102.1.1, Policy 203.1.1, Objective 204.2, Policy 204.2.2, Policy 204.2.3, and Policy 204.2.4 shall not apply to the Key West International Airport and the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport due to the overriding public interest for the development and expansion of aviation and related facilities, including fencing, at these public airports to support the economy of the Florida Keys, relieve increasing traffic and congestion on U.S. 1, and to enhance public health, safety and welfare. Any development and/or expansion of aviation and related facilities at these public airports will be reviewed based on the requirements below and may proceed with local approvals, provided the improvements: • Are consistent with the adopted Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan; o The Key West International Airport Master Plan Update, dated September 2019, and Airport Layout Plan, dated January 2020, which were approved by the BOCC on January 22, 2020, and identifies proposed airport improvements through 2035. o The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport Master Plan Update, dated June 2020, and Airport Layout Plan, dated June 2020, which were approved by the BOCC on June 17, 2020, and identifies proposed airport improvements through 2036. • Meet federal requirements set forth by the FAA for airports that receive federal funds for airport operations and development; • Comply with all applicable federal and state environmental resource permit/authorization requirements, including mitigation to compensate for the functional loss resulting from the permitted wetland impact; o Mitigation for wetland impacts shall be in accordance with State and federal requirements. o Mitigation may include, but is not limited to, wetland enhancement, restoration, creation and/or a preservation project which may be onsite mitigation, offsite mitigation, Regional Offsite Mitigation Areas (R.O.M.A) and the purchase of mitigation credits from permitted mitigation banks. o The satisfaction of mitigation requirements will be prioritized within the County, based on state and/or federal agency requirements. Packet Pg. 3127 Q.3 • Are reviewed pursuant to the "Permit Referral Process" for development that occurs within areas designated as "Species Focus Areas (SFAs)" or "Species Buffer Areas (SBAs)" as specified in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) April 30, 2010 Biological Opinion. The SFAS or SBAs are areas identified by the USFWS which contain potentially suitable habitat for nine federally protected species including: Eastern Indigo Snake, Key Deer, Key Largo Cotton Mouse, Key Largo Woodrat, Key Tree-Cactus, Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit, Schaus Swallowtail Butterfly, Silver Rice Rat, and Stock Island Tree Snail; and • Meet Monroe County Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and policies to the extent practicable given required federal and state obligations, to enhance the quality of life, ensure the safety of County residents and visitors, and protect valuable natural resources. For development at the Key West International Airport and the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, this policy supersedes wetland restrictions for open space requirements, restrictions on fill or structures in wetlands, and fencing into or through any wetlands or water bodies within the land development code. Policy 501.2.2 The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport and Key West International Airport shall be expanded and improved to be consistent with the needs identified in the updated Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan as approved by the Board of County Commissioners. The Key West International Airport Master Plan Update and Airport Layout Plan were approved by the BOCC on January 22, 2020, and the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport Master Plan Update and Airport Layout Plan were approved by the BOCC on June 17, 2020. The Key West International Airport and Florida Keys Marathon International Airport operate under strict federal and state requirements and must follow an extensive process for update, review and approval of the Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan to ensure these requirements are met. This comprehensive planning process occurs every five to ten years and includes public, federal, and state agency review of the proposed future development at each airport. The updated Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plans (ALP) <wre� approved by the FAA as well as the Board of County Commissioners at a public meeting. Policy 501.2.3 If development activities to construct or expand airport or airstrip facilities take place in environmentally sensitive wetland areas because there is no other viable alternative available, mitigation and restoration shall be required and approved according to federal and state permitting requirements. a�Vitl �, o c��u��,aruuc (:�I �_11. �� <b��l�� `°first �i� 6<b��a�� m take _1��<b�� I,T1 C" MVb Gu M �(',_nttl� CAM abdbVC MatldbVC V( �C datldbGu M atl_(,a s beca i..�s ,_,_,d;�iere_is no oflie viatl�7lC,_,_atl�dC_�gMatl,dbV_e ____ _______,__ _______,_, atlVatlb ticdbVbdb( a wb,l 1 e1 ellllnll1 1�efellllcBl or 4 0 �k bll ,ll w uu<Mb. �dyw w uuiw�t<ha�wi� 44,urs within c,ll,e,caa � sJ2,llg,4 t _ a Focus, ll,�,as _ " , _-_ __ _ _ _ __ _ - _ - _ _________ _____ _ _ _ __ _ a,, 77 ill u r r a `______ _ ______ _______S �A�) an i ltoI , ______ � - _________ ______ aw �r� u�V _ < a vv � �agwiw w < uuya�w � w� inenaMl _ a , w � _ , Packet Pg. 3128 Larld ✓marlag�ln�lq -, otirit stifficierit to IM2 I'tirld Jrl arl alli lace each remOved ------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- I ---------------------------------f.!!j Objective 501.3 Airports and airstrips shall operate in the manner to maximize safety and least adverse impact on the community. Policy 501.3.1 County shall maintain the existing hammock along Aviation -(Nlierlts) I- �_p (2-t --- --------- ------------- --- --------- -------------- , L j� --- --------- obj.�i' flie rtirlway as a buffer between the Marathon Airport and the aiie rtirl - ----- residences to the north. ffremova ol' a p�y!ioti ol'flic bid 11'er is reqijirecl begmse go oflier viaNe at tergative is avaiblNe, aH invasive exofly Yc6)_ Iatwtl amst be removecl 1rom flic remaitlitig h!!l I ler area Ott; l repbicecl wifli a cite mime vegejatwti to maititaig flic �iabitat Moriroe Coij ly sh, qirlt,-bJrl coordirlatiorl fliecharlisalis, wi-01 .0le-City arld ird"onli flie ---------------------T1 !�---------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- ---�!Lm� ------------------------------- C, orl flie removal of"hammock alori�1,_AKJatJori to flie ------------ ------- - --------------------- - - ---------- 1' i(ale s Marafliori N-Lenlatiorla, Ahx�21-!,1 Y - - - - - ------------------- Policy 501.3.2 Monroe County shall maintain and update the Key West International and Marathon Noise Exposure Maps and implement measures to minimize the adverse impacts of noise on the surrounding community. Policy 501.3.3 Facilities at public airports shall be built to meet or exceed federal, state, and local safety regulations as applicable. Moriroe devejof,.!!!!�Tlt ----------------- ------ ---------------------- ---- --------------- --------[--�---------------- ---- �ss air ort hazards which obsti-tict or catise ari obsti-tictiorl to the---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------________ _______ rel�..Lljjred for the Jrl larldjr&��L t SUch a1U.H1t1!LJS hazal-dotis, to --- ------------------------ ---------------------------- -------------- ------------------------------------------- larldirig I -.jt sli�.,J! a ---------- -_�y_ ---- - - ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT The Airport Department (Applicant) provided a detailed explanation for the proposed amendment (excerpts below). The Applicant's full explanation and justification of the proposed amendments is included in the file for the application (File 2022-105). "The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport (MTH) opened in 1943. It was built by the Department of Defense through the U.S. Navy as an auxiliary airfield for Naval Air Station Key West. It was deactivated as a military facility at the end of..Iforld IVurfl and initiallytransferred to ........................................................................................ the State of Florida, and later the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, for use as a civilian airport. For most of its existence, the County owned-and-operated airport has been a general aviation facility. It also has had scheduled passenger airline service for more than 25 years in the past. On April 20, 2016,for the first time in approximately three decades, U.S. Customs and I Packet Pg. 3129 Q.3 Immigration service became available at the airport with the completion of a new permanent Customs and Border Protection facility located in the former commercial terminal. MTH also served an important role as a staging and post disaster recovery area during the Screwworm outbreak in 2016 and the response to Hurricane Irma in 2017. Any improvement of facilities at MTH must meet all applicable federal and state requirements for operation, development, and environmental protection. Public airports that receive federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must comply with operational safety requirements and compliance directives, development restrictions, and environmental protection and mitigation requirements, as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2, Grants and Agreements, and Title 14, Aeronautics and Space, and all referenced and implementing guidance including; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Airport Improvement Program (AIP), Part 139 Airport Certification, and all applicable Orders, Advisory Circulars and Program Guidance Letters (PGL). Public airports that receive state funding from the Florida Department of Transportation must also comply with all applicable Florida State Statutes, including Title XAV Aviation, Chapters 329, 330, 331, 332 and 333. The key safety improvement identified in the AMP and ALP is to bring the Runway 7-25 and the parallel Taxiway A separation distance into compliance with FAA standards. The current runway centerline to taxiway centerline distance is 200 feet. FAA standards require this distance to be 240 feet. Through previous planning studies and the recently completed Environmental Assessment (EA) several alternatives were evaluated to achieve the proper runway to taxiway separation distance. As a result of the EA process the FAA Orlando Airports District office completed a Final EA and issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Record of Decision (ROD) on March 30, 2020 with the preferred alternative to shift Runway 7-25 Northwest by 40 feet. Shifting Runway 7-25 to the Northwest by 40 feet will achieve the FAA required 240 foot runway to taxiway separation distance. Relocating the runway will also address the existing runway pavement which is in fair condition. The Florida Department of Transportation (FODT)pavement evaluation report recommends the runway undergo major rehabilitation, which includes milling the surface of the existing runway pavement and resurfacing with asphalt. To obtain this additional 40 feet of separation Runway 7-25 will be shifted 40 feet, which in turn impacts 40 feet of the existing vegetative buffer. " As noted, the Monroe County Airport Department submitted an application requesting amendments to the Ports, Aviation and Related Facilities Element of the Monroe County 2030 Comprehensive Plan, to allow airport improvements at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport (MTH), consistent with the Airport Master Plan (AMP) and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for each public airport. Some of the MTH airport improvements are anticipated to affect the vegetative buffer between MTH and Aviation Boulevard, as there is no other viable alternative available. The Airport Department is requesting text amendments to Policy 501.1.1, Policy 501.1.2, Policy 501.2.2, Policy 501.2.3 and Policy 501.5.3, allowing the public airport improvements to proceed, in accordance with federal and state law, to comply with requirements for the safe and efficient operation of federally funded public airports within Monroe County. The public airport projects will continue to comply Packet Pg. 3130 Q.3 with all applicable federal and state permit/authorization requirements, including mitigation for environmental impacts. Specifically, the Airport Department is requesting the amendments to bring the MTH Airport into compliance which will ensure future support and eligibility in federal funding to support the improvements at MTH, which will continue to support the overriding public interest for the development and expansion of aviation and related facilities, as these facilities support the economy of the Florida Keys, relieve increasing traffic and congestion on U.S. 1, enhance public health, safety and welfare, and are required to comply with federal and state requirements for the safe and efficient operation of federally funded public airports within Monroe County The proposed amendment would allow some impacts to hammock for airport improvements where there is no other viable alternative available but would still require all applicable federal and state environmental resource permit/authorization requirements, including mitigation for environmental impacts. As noted by the Applicant, "The proposed text changes will allow the airport to accomplish these safety improvements by complying with FAA standards as depicted in the ALP and to ensure future consideration and eligibility to receive federal funding. The key safety improvement identified in the AMP and ALP is to bring the Runway 7-25 and the parallel Taxiway A separation distance into compliance with FAA standards. The current runway centerline to taxiway centerline distance is 200 feet. FAA standards require this distance to he 240 feet. Through previous planning studies and the recently completed Environmental Assessment (EA) several alternatives were evaluated to achieve the proper runway to taxiway separation distance. As a result of the EA process the FAA Orlando Airports District office completed a Final EA and issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Record of Decision (ROD) on March 30, 2020 with the preferred alternative to shift Runway 7-25 Northwest by 40 feet. Shifting Runway 7-25 to the Northwest by 40 feet will achieve the FAA required 240 foot runway to taxiway separation distance. Relocating the runway will also address the existing runway pavement which is in fair condition. The Florida Department of Transportation (FODT)pavement evaluation report recommends the runway undergo major rehabilitation, which includes milling the surface of the existing runway pavement and resurfacing with asphalt. To obtain this additional 40 feet of separation Runway 7-25 will he shifted 40 feet, which in turn impacts 40 feet of the existing vegetative buffer." The applicant provides the following information as it relates the Biological Study Area (BSA) which was analyzed during the EA process: Packet Pg. 3131 Eachi of tine uplland and qvveflairiid ooirnin'iunnties ildentified wuthuri the BSA were evakwe,d. TNs evaWbon corrs steel of detaililed growid truthing iinves6ga6ons to cV,iaracterize the 1.fedoniinwit floral corfirrftMnbes B,ypical of each it type, lrn acidition, uqxrese itabve were taken vv,ilth n each of the cm-site conirnunitues wiftn the L.OPD (Attachment C),, .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Two ujAand habitats were firoUrid to occur w thki the BSA: tropkifl hardwood Ih anin'lock airid developed airfi6d, These upland cornirriunitues, are ksted ilirn T'aide,2 and described below, The upland cotr,irnunfties are abso depu ted of Ekhnbut 4, Table 2: Upland Land Use/Viegetative ,loveir within the IBS,A FILUCIFCS CODIE DES(Aiirmoti ACRES MTHRI in two 4,26 TropicW Harvlwood,, 0A 8 I I Afirports h 531 TcAM A,cies of UlpptarW Habitat within BSA NO'TES, 8SA----8ieAag W Study Area FLUCKS—%nda tand Use Cover.and Fo4ins Ca!zdicat�n Systemi SCAACE &6,sn ErvvironmentM Servqe.es nr PREPAREDB ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... While the County's Comprehensive Plan, if amended, would no longer restrict these improvements; the proposed amendment would still require all applicable federal and state environmental resource permit/authorization requirements, including mitigation to compensate for the loss resulting from the permitted removal of hammock (i.e. the replacement, enhancement, and/or preservation of environmentally sensitive lands at specified ratios based on the quality of the impacted resource). Additionally, the improvements must be identified within the BOCC adopted Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan; the improvements must meet federal requirements set forth by the FAA; the improvements must reviewed pursuant to the "Permit Referral Process;" and the improvements must meet Monroe County Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and policies to the extent practicable given required federal and state obligations, to enhance the quality of life, ensure the safety of County residents and visitors, and protect valuable natural resources. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On January 22, 2020, the BOCC approved the Director of Airports to execute along with the FAA the FAA approved Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for the Key West International Airport(EYW). On June 17, 2020, the BOCC approved the Director of Airports to execute, along with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the FAA approved Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport(MTH). Packet Pg. 3132 Q.3 On June 16, 2021, the BOCC adopted Ordinance 014-2021 amending provisions within Policy 102.1.1, Policy 203.1.1, Policy 204.2.2, Policy 204.2.3 and Policy 204.2.4, to address potential impacts to wetlands. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Environmental Resources Department recommends approval of the proposed amendment, with the Department professional staff s recommended edits. DOCUMENTATION: Transmittal_Resolution EXHIBIT A to Resolution - DRAFT Ordinance Staff Report 01.18.22_2022-105 Ex. A to Staff Report - Marathon Master Plan Executive Summary Ex. B to Staff Report- Excerpt from the Marathon Airport Master Plan Update Ex.0 to Staff Report - Fonsi-ROD_RunwayShift EA FINANCIAL IMPACT: Effective Date: N/A Expiration Date: N/A Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A Total Cost to County: N/A Current Year Portion: N/A Budgeted: N/A Source of Funds: CPI: N/A Indirect Costs: N/A Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: N/A Revenue Producing: N/A If yes, amount: N/A Grant: N/A County Match: N/A Insurance Required: N/A Additional Details: N/A REVIEWED BY: Emily Schemper Completed 12/22/2022 1:48 PM Packet Pg. 3133 Q.3 Peter Morris Completed 01/03/2023 10:15 AM Purchasing Completed 01/03/2023 10:20 AM Budget and Finance Completed 01/03/2023 10:21 AM Brian Bradley Completed 01/03/2023 2:34 PM Lindsey Ballard Completed 01/03/2023 2:38 PM Board of County Commissioners Pending 01/18/2023 9:00 AM Packet Pg. 3134 Q.3.a 2 3 4 V" 5 , „ 6 7 MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA 8 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 9 RESOLUTION NO. -2023 10 11 12 A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF E 13 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TRANSMITTING TO THE STATE 14 LAND PLANNING AGENCY AN ORDINANCE BY THE MONROE 15 COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADOPTING 16 AMENDMENTS TO THE MONROE COUNTY 2030 17 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO AMEND POLICY 501.1.1, POLICY 18 501.1.2, POLICY 501.2.2, POLICY 501.2.3, POLICY 501.3.1, AND �E 19 POLICY 501.3.3 TO ALLOW AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS,WHICH 20 MAY IMPACT HAMMOCK AREAS WHEN THERE IS NO OTHER 21 VIABLE ALTERNATIVE AVAILABLE, AT THE KEY WEST 22 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND THE FLORIDA KEYS t 23 MARATHON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CONSISTENT WITH 24 THE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN (AMP) AND AIRPORT LAYOUT 25 PLAN (ALP) FOR EACH PUBLIC AIRPORT AND CONSISTENT 26 WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE 27 PERMIT/AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING 28 MITIGATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; PROVIDING 0 29 FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF 30 CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL i 31 TO THE STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY AND THE 32 SECRETARY OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO E U) 33 AND INCORPORATION IN THE MONROE COUNTY 34 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE 35 DATE. 36 37 38 ` 39 WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners conducted a public 40 hearing for the purpose of considering the transmittal pursuant to the State Coordinated Review 41 Process in Sec. 163.3184(4), F.S., to the State Land Planning Agency for objections, 42 recommendations and comments, and to the other Reviewing Agencies as defined in Sec. 43 163.3184(1)(c), F.S., for review and comment on a proposed amendment to the Monroe County 44 Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan as described above; and 45 Resolution No. -2023 Page 1 of 2 BOCC Transmittal: File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3135 Q.3.a 46 WHEREAS,the Monroe County Planning Commission and the Monroe County Board of 47 County Commissioners support the requested text amendment; 48 49 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY 50 COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA: 51 52 Section 1. The Board of County Commissioners does hereby adopt the recommendation of the 53 Planning Commission to transmit the draft ordinance, attached as Exhibit A, for 54 adoption of the proposed text amendment. 55 56 Section 2. The Board of County Commissioners does hereby transmit the proposed 57 amendment to the State Land Planning Agency for review and comment in E 58 accordance with the State Coordinated Review process pursuant to Section 59 163.3184(4), Florida Statutes. 60 61 Section 3. The Monroe County staff is given authority to prepare and submit the required 62 transmittal letter and supporting documents for the proposed amendment in 63 accordance with the requirements of Section 163.3184(4), Florida Statutes. E 64 65 Section 4. The Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this 66 resolution to the Director of Planning. C. 67 0 68 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, 69 Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the day of , 2023. CL 70 71 72 Mayor Craig Cates, District 1 73 Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5 0 74 Commissioner Michelle Lincoln, District 2 75 Commissioner James K. Scholl, District 3 i 76 Commissioner David Rice, District 4 77 U) 78 79 80 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 81 OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA E 82 83 BY 84 MAYOR CRAIG CATES 85 MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY 86 (SEAL) OoI 87CQ'; 1/3/23 ......�,�... 88 ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK 89 90 91 AS DEPUTY CLERK Resolution No. -2023 Page 2 of 2 BOCC Transmittal: File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3136 Q.3.b 1 EXHIBIT A TO RES. NO. -2023 T r 2 4S` 5 7 MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA 8 MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 9 ORDINANCE NO. -2023 10 11 12 AN ORDINANCE BY MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY 13 COMMISSIONERS ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO MONROE 14 COUNTY 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICY 501.1.1,POLICY 15 501.1.2, POLICY 501.2.2, POLICY 501.2.3, POLICY 501.3.1, AND 16 POLICY 501.3.3 TO ALLOW AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS,WHICH 17 MAY IMPACT HAMMOCK AREAS WHEN THERE IS NO OTHER 18 VIABLE ALTERNATIVE AVAILABLE, AT THE KEY WEST E 19 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND THE FLORIDA KEYS to 20 MARATHON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CONSISTENT WITH 0 21 THE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN (AMP) AND AIRPORT LAYOUT 22 PLAN (ALP) FOR EACH PUBLIC AIRPORT AND CONSISTENT 23 WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE 24 PERMIT/AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING 25 MITIGATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; PROVIDING 26 FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF 27 CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL U- 28 TO THE STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY AND THE 29 SECRETARY OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO 30 AND INCORPORATION IN THE MONROE COUNTY 0 31 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE 0 32 DATE. 33 34 0 35 WHEREAS,pursuant to Article 8 of the Florida Constitution and Section 125.66, Florida 36 Statutes, Monroe County possesses the police powers to enact ordinances in order to protect the 37 health, safety, and welfare of the County's citizens; and X 38 39 WHEREAS, the County is authorized by Florida's Airport Law of 1945 to exercise a 40 regulatory authority over the Key West International Airport and the Florida Keys Marathon 41 International Airport; and 42 43 WHEREAS, the adopted 2030 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan includes Policies 44 501.2.2, 501.5.2 and 501.5.3 which require that the Marathon and Key West airports shall be 45 expanded consistent with the needs identified in the updated master plan as approved by the BOCC 46 and that Monroe County shall continue to maintain and update a master plan, and the Airport Ord -2023 Page 1 of 9 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3137 Q.3.b I Layout Plan for each public airport pursuant to the rules of the Federal Aviation Administration; 2 and 3 4 WHEREAS,the Key West International Airport and Florida Keys Marathon International 5 Airport are public airports that receive federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration 6 and the Florida Department of Transportation must comply with operational safety requirements 7 and compliance directives, development restrictions, and environmental protection and mitigation 8 requirements, as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and State Statute; and E 9 10 WHEREAS, both public airports require an Airport Master Plan (AMP) and an Airport 11 Layout Plan (ALP) which require approval by the FAA as well as the Board of County 12 Commissioners at a public meeting; and 13 14 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners approved the updated AMP and ALP a 15 for the Key West International Airport on January 22, 2020; and 16 _ 17 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners approved the updated AMP and ALP 18 for the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport on June 17, 2020; and E 19 U 20 WHEREAS, some of the future airport improvements at the Florida Keys Marathon 0 21 International Airport may impact hammock areas when there is no other viable alternative CL 22 available; and 23 24 WHEREAS, the Airport Department is requesting text amendments to Policy 501.1.1, 25 Policy 501.1.2, Policy 501.2.2, Policy 501.2.3, Policy 501.3.1, Policy 501.3.3 to allow airport 26 improvements, which may impact hammock areas when there is no other viable alternative 0 27 available, at the Key West International Airport and the Florida Keys Marathon International 28 Airport, consistent with the Airport Master Plan (AMP) and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for each 29 public airport and consistent with all applicable federal and state permit/authorization e 30 requirements, including mitigation for environmental impacts; and 31 32 WHEREAS, Monroe County policies and regulations adopted in the Monroe County 0 33 Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code are to maintain public health, safety, and W 34 welfare of the citizens of the Florida Keys and to strengthen our local government capability to 0 35 manage land use and development; and 36 37 WHEREAS, the Monroe County Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed and 38 considered the proposed amendments at a regularly scheduled meeting held on November 14, W 39 2022; and 40 E 41 WHEREAS, the Monroe County Planning Commission ("Planning Commission") held a 0 42 public hearing on the 14th day of December,2022,for review and recommendation on the proposed 43 Comprehensive Plan text amendment; and 44 45 WHEREAS, based upon the information and documentation submitted, the Planning 46 Commission made the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law: Ord -2023 Page 2 of 9 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3138 Q.3.b I 1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the 2 Monroe County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan; and 3 2. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Principles for Guiding Development 4 for the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern, Sec. 380.0552(7), F.S.; and 5 3. The proposed amendment is consistent with Part 11 of Chapter 163, Florida Statute; 6 7 WHEREAS, the Monroe County Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. P35-22 8 recommending approval with changes as discussed during the hearing of the proposed amendment; 9 and 10 e 11 WHEREAS, at a regular meeting held on the 181h day of January, 2023, the Monroe as 12 County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing to consider the transmittal of the E 13 proposed text amendment, considered the staff report and provided for public comment and public a 14 participation in accordance with the requirements of state law and the procedures adopted for 15 public participation in the planning process; and 16 CL 17 WHEREAS, at the January 18, 2023, public hearing, the BOCC considered the proposed 0 18 Ordinance and approved transmittal of the proposed text amendment to the State Land Planning 19 Agency; and 20 21 WHEREAS, the State Land Planning Agency reviewed the amendment and issued an 22 Objections, Recommendations and Comments (ORC)report on received by the 23 County on ; and 24 25 WHEREAS, the ORC report<did/did not>identify any objections, recommendations, or 26 comments; and e 27 28 WHEREAS, the County has 180 days from the date of receipt of the ORC to adopt the 29 proposed amendment, adopt the amendment with changes or not adopt the amendment; and U) 30 W 0 31 WHEREAS, at a regularly scheduled meeting on the day of , the 32 BOCC held a public hearing to consider adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan text 33 amendment; x X 34 35 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY a 36 COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA: 37 38 Section 1. The text of the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended as follows 39 (Deletions are shown st+i e t4-etig,; additions are shown underlined): 40 41 ***** Ord -2023 Page 3 of 9 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3139 Q.3.b 1 2 3 4 Objective 501.1 5 Because of the Florida Key's unique nature as an archipelago, Monroe County shall promote 6 the preservation of existing airports, airstrips, and related activities. 7 8 Policy 501.1.1 E 9 Monroe County shall maintain aviation related land uses adjacent to the public airports and 10 additionally prohibit intrusion into all airport zones. Monroe County shall continue to 11 coordinate with the City of Key West and the City of Marathon to maintain the 12 compatibility of lands adjacent to the County airports and address airport hazards, which 13 affect the safe and efficient use of County_public airports. 14 15 Policy 501.1.2 16 Consistent with Section 333.02, F.S., Monroe County finds that an airport hazard (an _ 17 obstruction to air navigation) can endanger the lives and property of users of the airport CL 18 and of the occupants of land in its vicinity and, if the obstruction We reduces the size of E 19 the area available for the taking off, maneuvering, or landing of aircraft, it could destroy or to 20 impair the utility of the County public airport and the public investment therein. 0 CL 21 22 Existing,planned, and proposed facilities on the County's public airports included within 23 the adopted updated Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan, as identified in Policy 24 501.1.7, shall be protected from airport hazards. 25 T 26 Monroe County shall continue to prohibit structures and activities that interfere with the 27 operation of aircraft at airports and airstrips whether public or private. Such structures and U- 28 activities, include but are not limited to, tall structures, smoke, tall trees, and 29 electromagnetic radiation. 30 0 31 Policy 501.1.3 32 Monroe County shall consider adopting an ordinance regulating incompatible uses such as 33 the operation of ultralights,balloons,parachutes,kites,banner towing,model airplanes and 34 similar activities within the proximity of the public airports or private airstrips to the extent c 0 35 legally possible. 36 37 Policy 501.1.4 38 Monroe County shall continue to include existing airports and airstrips in airport land use W 39 districts that only permit airport related land uses, including those the County owns and a 40 operates within incorporated areas of the County. 41 42 Policy 501.1.5 43 Monroe County shall encourage the development of aviation facilities and activities that 44 relieve the traffic on U.S. 1 or serve as an alternative to U.S. 1 as a means of delivering 45 goods and services to the community. 46 Ord -2023 Page 4 of 9 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3140 Q.3.b I Policy 501.1.6 2 Monroe County shall provide space at public airports for a wide variety of aviation 3 activities in order to provide a wide variety of services to the community. 4 5 Policy 501.1.7 6 The "Key West International Airport Layout Plan," prepared by Ricondo & Associates, 7 Inc., dated January 2020 and approved by the BOCC on January 22, 2020, and the"Florida 8 Keys Marathon International Airport Layout Plan," prepared by Ricondo & Associates, E 9 Inc., dated June 2020 and approved by the BOCC on June 17, 2020, are hereby 10 incorporated by reference. 11 12 Objective 501.2 as 13 The expansion of existing or new airport and airstrip facilities shall be coordinated with the 14 future land use, coastal management, and conservation elements and all applicable federal and as E 15 state requirements for operation, development, and environmental protection of federally 16 obligated airports. r- 17 CL 18 Policy 501.2.1 E 19 The development and expansion of aviation and related facilities shall be consistent with to 20 the future land use, coastal management and conservation elements as outlined herein. 0 21 22 The Key West International Airport and Florida Keys Marathon International Airport are 23 public airports that receive federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration and 24 must comply with operational safety requirements and compliance directives, development 25 restrictions, and environmental protection and mitigation requirements, as set forth in the T 26 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2 Grants and Agreements and Title 14 0 27 Aeronautics and Space, and all referenced and implementing guidance including;National U- 28 Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Airport Improvement Program, Part 139 Airport 29 Certification, and all applicable Orders, Advisory Circulars and Program Guidance Letters 30 (PGL). Further, both public airports receive state funding from the Florida Department of 0 31 Transportation and must comply with all applicable Florida State Statutes, including Title 0 32 XXV Aviation, Chapters 329, 330, 331, 332 and 333. U) 33 0 34 The provisions within Policy 102.1.1, Policy 203.1.1, Objective 204.2, Policy 204.2.2, 35 Policy 204.2.3, and Policy 204.2.4 shall not apply to the Key West International Airport 36 and the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport due to the overriding public interest 37 for the development and expansion of aviation and related facilities, including fencing, at X 38 these public airports to support the economy of the Florida Keys, relieve increasing traffic W 39 and congestion on U.S. 1, and to enhance public health, safety and welfare. 40 41 Any development and/or expansion of aviation and related facilities at these public airports 42 will be reviewed based on the requirements below and may proceed with local approvals 43 provided the improvements: 44 • Are consistent with the adopted Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan; 45 o The Key West International Airport Master Plan Update, dated September 46 2019, and Airport Layout Plan, dated January 2020,which were approved Ord -2023 Page 5 of 9 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3141 Q.3.b I by the BOCC on January 22, 2020, and identifies proposed airport 2 improvements through 2035. 3 o The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport Master Plan Update, 4 dated June 2020, and Airport Layout Plan, dated June 2020, which were 5 approved by the BOCC on June 17, 2020,and identifies proposed airport 6 improvements through 2036. 7 • Meet federal requirements set forth by the FAA for airports that receive federal 8 funds for airport operations and development; 9 • Comply with all applicable federal and state environmental resource 10 permit/authorization requirements, including mitigation to compensate for the e 11 functional loss resulting from the permitted wetland impact; 12 o Mitigation for wetland impacts shall be in accordance with State and 13 federal requirements. 14 o Mitigation may include, but is not limited to, wetland enhancement, E 15 restoration, creation and/or a preservation project which may be onsite 16 mitigation, offsite mitigation, Regional Offsite Mitigation Areas 17 (R.O.M.A) and the purchase of mitigation credits from permitted 18 mitigation banks. E 19 o The satisfaction of mitigation requirements will be prioritized within the to 20 County, based on state and/or federal agency requirements. 0 21 • Are reviewed pursuant to the "Permit Referral Process" for development that 22 occurs within areas designated as "Species Focus Areas (SFAs)" or "Species as 23 Buffer Areas (SBAs)" as specified in the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service(USFW S) 24 April 30, 2010 Biological Opinion. The SFAS or SBAs are areas identified by the 25 USFWS which contain potentially suitable habitat for nine federally protected 26 species including: Eastern Indigo Snake, Key Deer, Key Largo Cotton Mouse, 27 Key Largo Woodrat, Key Tree-Cactus, Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit, Schaus 28 Swallowtail Butterfly, Silver Rice Rat, and Stock Island Tree Snail; and 29 • Meet Monroe County Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and policies to the 30 extent practicable given required federal and state obligations, to enhance the 31 quality of life, ensure the safety of County residents and visitors, and protect 32 valuable natural resources. 33 � c 34 For development at the Key West International Airport and the Florida Keys Marathon 35 International Airport, this policy supersedes wetland restrictions for open space 36 requirements, restrictions on fill or structures in wetlands, and fencing into or through any 37 wetlands or water bodies within the land development code. X 38 39 E 40 Policy 501.2.2 41 The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport and Key West International Airport shall 42 be expanded and improved to be consistent with the needs identified in the updated Airport 43 Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan as approved by the Board of County Commissioners. 44 The Key West International Airport Master Plan Update and Airport Layout Plan were 45 approved by the BOCC on January 22, 2020,and the Florida Keys Marathon International Ord -2023 Page 6 of 9 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3142 Q.3.b I Airport Master Plan Update and Airport Layout Plan were approved by the BOCC on June 2 17, 2020. 3 4 The Key West International Airport and Florida Keys Marathon International Airport 5 operate under strict federal and state requirements and must follow an extensive process 6 for update, review and approval of the Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan to 7 ensure these requirements are met. This comprehensive planning process occurs every five 8 to ten years and includes public, federal, and state agency review of the proposed future 9 development at each airport. The updated Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plans 10 (ALP) arei-s approved by the FAA as well as the Board of County Commissioners at a 11 public meeting. 12 13 Policy 501.2.3 14 If development activities to construct or expand airport or airstrip facilities take place in as E 15 environmentally sensitive wetland areas because there is no other viable alternative 16 available, mitigation and restoration shall be required and approved according to federal r- 17 and state permitting requirements. L CL 18 E 0 19 If development activities to construct or expand airport or airstrip facilities take place in 20 environmentally sensitive native vegetation areas because there is no other viable 0 21 alternative available, the activities will be reviewed pursuant to the "Permit Referral CL 22 Process" for development that occurs within areas designated as "Species Focus Areas 23 (SFAs)" or "Species Buffer Areas (SBAs)" and will be subject to the County mitigation 24 standards. Removal of qualifying upland native vegetation will require payment to the 25 Monroe County Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund in an amount 26 sufficient to replace each removed plant or tree on a 2:1 basis. 0 27 28 Objective 501.3 29 Airports and airstrips shall operate in the manner to maximize safety and least adverse impact 30 on the community. 0 31 32 Policy 501.3.1 U) 33 Consistent with Policies 501.1.2 and 501.3.3, Monroe County shall maintain the existing 0 34 hammock along Aviation Boulevard, which is not located within the Federal Aviation 35 Administration (FAA) required Runway Obstacle Free Area (runway clearance 36 requirements) prohibiting above ground objects within 250 feet of the runway centerline, 37 as a buffer between the Marathon Airport and the residences to the north. X 38 W 39 If removal of a portion of the buffer is required because no other viable alternative is 40 available, all invasive exotic vegetation must be removed from the remaining buffer area 41 and replaced with appropriate native vegetation to maintain the habitat. 2 42 43 Monroe County shall maintain coordination mechanisms with the City of Marathon and 44 inform the City on the removal of hammock along Aviation Boulevard required to ensure 45 safe operations at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport. 46 Ord -2023 Page 7 of 9 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3143 Q.3.b I Policy 501.3.2 2 Monroe County shall maintain and update the Key West International and Marathon Noise 3 Exposure Maps and implement measures to minimize the adverse impacts of noise on the 4 surrounding community. 5 6 Policy 501.3.3 7 Facilities at public airports shall be built to meet or exceed federal, state, and local safety 8 regulations as applicable. Monroe County shall prioritize safety in evaluating public airport 9 development projects; particularly to address airport hazards which obstruct or cause an 10 obstruction to the airspace required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at such 11 airport or is otherwise hazardous to landing or taking off at such airport. 12 13 14 ***** as 15 16 Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, item, change, or 2 17 provision of this ordinance is held invalid,the remainder of this ordinance shall not CL 18 be affected by such validity. 0 19 20 Section 3. Repeal of Inconsistent Provisions. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in CL 21 conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict. 22 23 Section 4. Transmittal. This ordinance shall be transmitted by the Director of Planning to the 24 State Land Planning Agency pursuant to Chapter 163 and 380, Florida Statutes. 25 0 26 Section 5. Filin2 and Effective Date. This ordinance shall be filed in the Office of the 27 Secretary of the State of Florida but shall not become effective until a notice is 28 issued by the State Land Planning Agency or Administration Commission finding 29 the amendment in compliance with Chapter 163, Florida Statutes and after any 30 applicable challenges have been resolved. 0 31 32 Section 6. Inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan. The text amendment shall be incorporated 0 33 in the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan. The numbering of the foregoing 34 amendment may be renumbered to conform to the numbering in the Monroe County 35 Comprehensive Plan. w 36 37 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, 38 at a regular meeting held on the day of 39 40 Mayor Craig Cates, District 1 41 Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5 42 Commissioner Michelle Lincoln, District 2 43 Commissioner James K. Scholl, District 3 44 Commissioner David Rice, District 4 Ord -2023 Page 8 of 9 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3144 Q.3.b 1 2 3 4 5 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 6 OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA 7 8 BY 9 MAYOR CRAIG CATES 10 MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY 11 (SEAL) us 12 E 13 ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK 14 E 15 16 AS DEPUTY CLERK CL CL E 0 0 CL as e 0 0 U) (D 0 r- (D E Ord -2023 Page 9 of 9 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3145 Wn Q.3.c MEMORANDUM MONROE COUNTY PLANNING&ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT To: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners Through: Emily Schemper, AICP, CFM, Senior Director of Planning & Environmental Resources From: Cheryl Cioffari, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning Liz Lustberg, AICP, Senior Planner Date: January 3, 2023 a Subject: An ordinance by Monroe County Board of County Commissioners adopting amendments to the Monroe County 2030 Comprehensive Plan to amend Policy 501.1.1, Policy 501.1.2, Policy 501.2.2, Policy 501.2.3, Policy 501.3.1, Policy 501.3.3 to allow as E airport improvements, which may impact hammock areas when there is no other viable alternative available, at the Key West International Airport and the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, consistent with the Airport Master Plan (AMP) and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for each public airport and consistent with all applicable E federal and state permit/authorization requirements, including mitigation for to environmental impacts. (File 2022-105) 0 Meeting: January 18, 2023 < 0 I. REQUEST 04 04 CD 04 The Monroe County Airport Department submitted an application on June 7, 2022 requesting amendments to the Ports, Aviation and Related Facilities Element of the Monroe County 2030 06 Comprehensive Plan,to allow airport improvements at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport T- (MTH), consistent with the Airport Master Plan (AMP) and Airport Layout Plan (ALP)for each public tf airport which were approved on June 17,2020. In reviewing the AMP and ALP,the Airport Department anticipates, some of the future airport improvements may impact the existing vegetative buffer that W existing between Aviation Boulevard and MTH. The Airport Department is requesting text amendments to Policy 501.1.1, Policy 501.1.2, Policy 501.2.2, Policy 501.2.3, Policy 501.3.1, Policy co 501.3.3, to allow the airport to accomplish operational safety and conform to current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards and to meet forecasts of operational growth over the planning period. E Some of these airport improvements will impact the existing vegetative buffer that exists between Aviation Boulevard and MTH. The public airport projects will continue to comply with all applicable federal and state permit/authorization requirements, including mitigation for environmental impacts. BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 1 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3146 Q.3.c II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Monroe County Airport Department submitted an application on June 7, 2022, requesting amendments to the Ports, Aviation and Related Facilities Element of the Monroe County 2030 Comprehensive Plan, to allow airport improvements at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, consistent with the AMP and ALP for the public airport. In reviewing the AMP and ALP, to accomplish operational safety, conform to current Federal Aviation Administration(FAA)standards and to meet forecasts of operational growth over the planning period, the Airport Department anticipates, some of the future airport improvements may impact hammock areas when there is no other viable alternative available. As such, the Airport Department is requesting text amendments to Policy 501.1.1, Policy 501.1.2,Policy 501.2.3,Policy 501.3.1,Policy 501.3.3 to accomplish operational safety, conform to current Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) standards and to meet forecasts of operational growth E over the planning period. Some of these airport improvements will impact the existing vegetative buffer that exists between Aviation Boulevard and Marathon Airport. The proposed text changes will allow the airport to accomplish these safety improvements by complying with FAA standards as depicted in the ALP and to ensure future consideration and eligibility to receive federal funding. The public airport projects will continue to comply with all applicable federal and state permit/authorization requirements, including mitigation for environmental impacts. d The proposed amendment addresses airport improvements at the County's public airports by providing 0. a process to review the development proposals to balance the sound economic development of the County; protect and enhance the value and efficiency of the County's airports and major transportation U facility; while limiting the adverse impacts of public investments on environmental resources by requiring Environmental Resource Permits and mitigation for environmental impacts to compensate for the functional loss resulting from permitted hammock and vegetation impacts. As a whole,the proposed amendment protects the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the Florida Keys. LO V- N The improvement of the County public airports is essential to: N • Improve the efficient movement of people and goods to and from the airport facilities, NI • Attract visitors by providing multiple options to travel between destinations, 00 • Reduce vehicular traffic on the roadway network, 17 • Decrease congestion throughout the surrounding area, i • Facilitate the movement of goods between suppliers, manufacturers, and consumers, 0 • Provide safe, efficient, secure, and convenient service to citizens, businesses, and visitors, • Maintain utilization for natural disasters and other emergencies, with the delivery of supplies, medical transport and providing another option for evacuations, • Contribute to operational efficiency, economic growth, and competitiveness while remaining sensitive to natural environment and requiring mitigation to offset impacts, and E • Achieve and/or maintain compliance with FAA standards. The Key West International Airport is identified by Real Estate Parcel numbers 00064810-000000, 00064850-000100, 00064840-000000, 00065120-000000, 00064820-000000 and 00065100-000000. The airport operation area is located within the parcels identified by Real Estate Parcel numbers 00064810-000000 and 00064850-000100. The overall property contains 254.452 acres and is depicted in the images below. BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 2 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3147 Q.3.c k, �r dm&iu� E Key West International Airport- airport operation area(yellow outline) a E .00 RVj 5 R � Rn � a 4 l ..�" �";Z77 „�,�,,,,,,,, i ✓ r �i f �ram' iCL � . 4 ..... - a ` o _ ` ° tt9 — �__ iumumumuumm�ummmmi � .�, go Cd IIICN �uu — CN I 00 PROPERTY ACQUISITION LEGEND: rARCEL ACRES ACWSITIQR' DATE METHOD 0 CL NUMBER TYPE ACQUIRED ACQUIRED ji q2 E NOTE; PARCEL N9 415 NOT CNNEIw4PM4'07d OTHER FARGEUS a�_a The legal description for the Key West International Airport is provided on Sheet 13 of 13 of the Airport Layout Plan,prepared by Ricondo & Associates, Inc., dated January 2020 and approved by the BOCC on January 22, 2020. BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 3 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3148 Q.3.c BEGIN is r, ui -,< . ,., a- I .,,: - e, f I. Is Is k as E CIS r POINT OF BEGINNING CL CL E 0 The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport is identified by Real Estate Parcel numbers 00101160- 1- 000000 and 00104500-000000, contains 197.40 acres and is depicted in the images below. 0 C sj t19 CN CN C8 CN CNI 00 CD I 4✓ g,,�, �(� sod�� ,* ,� rw I i o F r u , 1 0 n Florida Keys Marathon International Airport (yellow outline) BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 4 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3149 Q.3.c n e L/nr�i,RJ//iA.. � a o M MMKMMKMMk 11Y1'4N'N�M IIM IIM IMIIM MIMIIMXVIMIIMIMIIMIIMi11M IIM IIM IIM IIMIIMIIN , r ,�uNP�eiwolCsd�vfv.�l°o�G euf�CP�CmmoVur>dMl:u'r a.a u11.0"tl'URE AIRm7h:0.11N B M AbN"!' U) PROPERTY ACQUISTION1 LEGEND;, o a�mw �Ifim�r n�r aM�d nnr, � I'APIV. L',C,II�s6,Ca AC QU,PI'a ITIC7Iwl Itl,7ATli; NII)MBER I'Y'PE ACQUIRED ,TrC;IUIIUCI) RIUN1111volu;BJ GIFREE M AOMAu1o.0 4WE � 1 1NS .1 FEM. SIM111LIE 11��IN' WIT CLAIM D+1}D t�u4diJNRAAYSpaC''" P40rdX,..+aIi�4�w�u��F � E J 7.r FEE SIMPLE 'II 85,. OUI"I' CLAIM I.7M'ED AN'RrOAChimE:PAR: UPiEiHaUNeek.YPRO�ECiIiiQN, I .rr71�p.:.p&Urn„Rg.p R.1rTkJk�& � E The legal description for the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport is provided on Sheet 14 of CL 14 of the Airport Layout Plan,prepared by Ricondo & Associates, Inc., dated June 2020 and approved by the BOCC on June 17, 2020. U 0 N LEGAL DESCRIPT,I'ON�PARCEL.'-9 A(PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS I NG AT A CONCRETE 100N11JMNENI T ON THE "111 12 "re"' LO ARY OF SECTION 1, 04 RANGE 32 EAST; AT A PANT (189,72 ACRES MTCFNE OR LESS)AGNILJIRED FROM TMTE STATE 125,2t FAT NORTH OF,THE SWTHWW CON NER Of SAID SECTTCJFN T. RUN 6F FLORIDA,STATE Rom DEFT.BY OUIT CLAIM DEED NORTH 6751'FAST 54 FEET FOR PONT OF BEGINININQ R04M CONTINUE NORTH DATM DECNOn 24,19A RECORDED IN ROOK 144,FACIE.SaO N 8"7"51®EAST'7058.68 FEET'TO THE BWWNG CF A CURVE M IRCNNT'HAYM A OF WE OFTTC4.AL REOMOS OF M ONROE MOM, FLC 11A N CD RADIUS Of 29 .93 FEET AND,CENTRAL ANOLE OF KIWI THENCE NORTHEASTERLY c14 A0N O SAO OAVE TO RIGHT 520e27 MEET 10 PONT Or TANIOENNC'F, 'MENCE NLRIM �I 77"51"EAST 805.43 THENCENORTH 2 9"WEST 11'N95.18 FEET, THENCE (T ACRE$NNORE OR �) �BY WT' c1N SOUTH 87^51 WEST'79d284 FEET'70 A PONT 50 FEET EAST OF THE HEST LINE DEM PER FDOT AQUWENT BATED 1/28 5 Or 8ECTION 1, THIENCE SOU(N!CW='W WEST 1077 41 FEET TO 1HE PLANT'OP BWNN CONTAW40 189,7'2 ACRES, WORE OR LESS SP INTEREST IN,THE DWRING RJNWKY PROTECTION VMS OUTSDE OF PROPERTY IBOUNDAWS IS � LIEGAL DESCRIPTI'ON JPARGEL'"2") PROTECTM IBY IwONROE COUNTY OODE ARMLE NIL, 0 'AIRPORT DISTITICT".SEC.S 1NM-277"140"19-28I1., CL A(PARCEL OF LAW IN SECTION 1, POWSHMP'68 SCANTH,RANGE $2 EAST AND IN M"INCJ AIIRRAT ZONES AIRSPACE,HEICHT"LJM,T'TATIC SECTION 8. TOARNSFNP 88 SIt7LITh RANGE XI EAST,VACA KEY, MONROE COUNTY. AND LANO USE WSTRICTIONS, FNLON A,BEING THE NORTHERLY 40.04 REETOF STATE ROAD 4—A ADJQR&40 THE SOUTHERLY N UNN7+ARY C1F"THAT G,ER"TAIIN PARCEL 1" ACG+JI Td FROM THE STATE' TOTAL ACREAGE PARCELS1 & 2 @ 19740 OF FLOR'ICA, STATE ROAD DEPARTMENT 13Y[,TUNT C!AW DEED,DATED DECEWSIER 29, Im AND WORDED IN NIFTTCIAL RED ROOK 144,PAGE'%0 AND 591 OF THE PUBUC RECORDS 4F'WOWOE CCDJNTY, FLORVA LESS IN THE WST'2649 FEET'TMiMOF $AID(PARCEL C NTAM 7.08 ACRES MACE OR LESS. The County is authorized by Florida's Airport Law of 1945 to exercise regulatory authority over the Key West International Airport and the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport even though the < public airport facilities are located within the territorial limits of the cities. Airports in the State of Florida are governed by the Airport Law of 1945, which is codified within Sections 332.01 - 332.12, F.S. The Key West International Airport and Florida Keys Marathon International Airport are County public airports that receive federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration and must comply with operational safety requirements and compliance directives, development restrictions, and BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 5 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3150 Q.3.c environmental protection and mitigation requirements, as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2 Grants and Agreements and Title 14 Aeronautics and Space, and all referenced and implementing guidance including; National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA), Airport Improvement Program, Part 139 Airport Certification, and all applicable Orders, Advisory Circulars and Program Guidance Letters (PGL). Both County public airports also receive state funding from the Florida Department of Transportation and must comply with all applicable Florida State Statutes, including Title XXV Aviation, Chapters 329, 330, 331, 332 and 333, F.S. Additionally,both County public airports require an Airport Master Plan (AMP) and an Airport Layout Plan (ALP). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)requires airports to maintain and update their Airport Master Plans. AMPS involve a comprehensive study of the Airport and describes short-, C medium-, and long-term development plan to meet future aviation needs (an analysis of the airport facility requirements to determine any needed upgrades or new additions to the airport based on forecasted data). The ALP is a depiction of the AMP and is a set of drawings that shows the near-, intermediate-, and long-term facilities for an airport. a� The Key West International Airport and Florida Keys Marathon International Airport operate under strict federal and state requirements and must follow an extensive process to update,review and receive approval of the Airport Master Plan (AMP) and an Airport Layout Plan (ALP). This comprehensive planning process occurs every five to ten years and includes public, state and federal agency review of c the proposed future development at each airport. The updated AMP and ALP requires approval by the FAA as well as the Board of County Commissioners at a public meeting. 0 The Key West International Airport Master Plan Update and Airport Layout Plan were approved by the Ul) BOCC on January 22, 2020, and addresses demand driven development of the airport to meet the long- term air transportation needs for the Florida Keys through 2035. The Master Plan is a visionary N document that sets out a `road map' for the sustainable growth of the Airport; it is not an approval for any specific development or project. Projects continue to require any necessary federal, state and local N approvals, including building permits and review of listed species impacts. 00 The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport Master Plan Update and Airport Layout Plan were 1 � approved by the BOCC on June 17, 2020, and addresses demand driven development of the airport to meet the long-term air transportation needs for the Florida Keys through 2036. The Master Plan is a visionary document that sets out a `road map' for the sustainable growth of the Airport, it is not an approval for any specific development or project. Projects continue to require any necessary federal, state and local approvals, including building permits and review of listed species impacts. E The Monroe County Comprehensive Plan defines the following relevant terms: Airport means any area of land or water, or any manmade object or facility located thereon, which is used, or intended for use, for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, and any appurtenant areas that are used, or intended for use, for airport buildings or other airport facilities or rights-of-way, together with all airport buildings and facilities located thereon. There are both public and private airports,which are differentiated as follows: (a)A public airport is publicly or privately owned,meets minimum safety and service standards, and is open for use by the public; and (b)A private airport is publicly or privately owned, and is available for use by invitation of the licensee. Services BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 6 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3151 Q.3.c may be provided if authorized by the Florida Department of Transportation. Environmentally Sensitive Lands means areas of native habitat requiring special management attention to protect important fish and wildlife resources and other natural systems or processes. Environmentally sensitive lands typically include wetlands and other surface waters, tropical hardwood hammocks and pinelands. Native Upland Vegetation/Habitat(also Upland Native Vegetation/Habitat) means native plant species, either new growth or mature, occurring within native upland plant communities including pinelands, cactus hammocks,palm hammocks or tropical hardwood hammocks. Within pineland habitats, the dominant canopy consists of slash pines(Pinus elliottii var.densa).Many of the species include: [see Glossary for list of species] Public Interest means demonstrable environmental, social, and economic benefits which would accrue to the public at large as a result of a proposed action. U) Wetlands means those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency and a duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soils.Soils present in wetlands generally are classified as hydric or alluvial,or possess characteristics that are associated with reducing soil conditions. The prevalent vegetation in wetlands generally consists of facultative or obligate hydrophytic macrophytes that are typically adapted to areas having soil conditions described above. These species, due to morphological, physiological, or reproductive adaptations, E have the ability to grow,reproduce,or persist in aquatic environments or anaerobic soil conditions.(Florida Keys 9= wetlands include freshwater marsh, salt marsh,buttonwood, salt ponds,freshwater lenses,mangroves, and some areas of tropical hardwood hammocks and pinelands). 0 Similarly, the Monroe County Land Development Code defines the following relevant terms: 0 CL Airport means any area of land or water, or any manmade object or facility located thereon, which is used, or intended for use, for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, and any appurtenant areas that are used, or intended forLO ., use,for airport buildings or other airport facilities orrights-of-way,together with all airport buildings and facilities located thereon. There are both public and private airports,which are differentiated as follows: (1) A public airport is publicly or privately owned, meets minimum safety and service standards, and is open for Q use by the public; and N1 (2) A private airport is publicly or privately owned, and is available for use by invitation of the licensee. Services may be provided if authorized by the Florida Department of Transportation. V_ Airport use means fixed-and rotary-wing aircraft operations,which may include retail sales and service operations related to public or general aviation,including aircraft sales,repair and storage, commercial shipping and storage, C and restaurants designed to serve aviation passengers, and other airport-related public uses. However, the use of W a site by any ultra-light aircraft that meets the criteria for maximum weight,fuel capacity and airspeed established for such aircraft by the U.S.Federal Aviation Administration shall be considered an airport use if the site is within five nautical miles of either a public or military airport or 3,000 feet from the boundaries of a private airport. a� E Environmentally sensitive lands means areas of native habitat requiring special management attention to protect important fish and wildlife resources and other natural systems or processes. Environmentally sensitive lands typically include wetlands and other surface waters, tropical hardwood hammocks and pinelands. Native upland vegetation/habitat (also upland native vegetation/habitat)means native plant species, either new growth or mature, occurring within native upland plant communities including pinelands, cactus hammocks, palm hammocks or tropical hardwood hammocks. Within pineland habitats, the dominant canopy consists of slash pines (Pinus elliottii var. densa). Many of the species include: [Full list included in LDC Section 101-1.] BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 7 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3152 Q.3.c Private airport means an area used for landing and takeoff of aircraft that is either publicly or privately owned, and which is used primarily by the licensee but which is available for use by invitation of the licensee. Services may be provided if authorized by the Florida Department of Transportation. The term includes SugarloafAirport, Tavernaero Airport Park, Summerland Key Airport, Ocean Reef Airport, and any other airport or airfield to be constructed in the county that meets these requirements. Public airport means an area used for landing and takeoff of aircraft; is either publicly or privately owned; and which meets minimum safety and service standards and is open for use by the public. The term includes Key West International Airport, Florida Keys Marathon Airport and any other public airport or airfield to be constructed in the county that meets these requirements. Public interest means demonstrable environmental, social, and economic benefits which would accrue to the public at large as a result of a proposed action. U) Wetlands means those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency and a duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soils.Soils present in wetlands generally are classified as hydric or alluvial,or possess characteristics that are associated with reducing soil conditions. The prevalent vegetation in wetlands generally ,E consists of facultative or obligate hydrophytic macrophytes that are typically adapted to areas having soil conditions described above. These species, due to morphological, physiological, or reproductive adaptations, have the ability to grow,reproduce,or persist in aquatic environments or anaerobic soil conditions.Wetlands are those areas that meet the criteria specified in the State of Florida's Wetland Delineation Manual and/or the United CL States Army Corps of Engineers Interim Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation C. Manual:Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region.The term wetlands also includes adjoining wetlands and isolated 0 wetlands. Adjoining wetlands includes wetlands separated from other Waters of the United States by man-made U dikes or barriers,natural river berms,beach dunes, and similar barriers. Isolated wetlands includes wetlands that 0 CL are not contiguous,bordering, or neighboring other Waters of the United States. (Florida Keys wetlands include freshwater marsh, saltmarsh,buttonwood, salt ponds, freshwater lenses, mangroves, and some areas of tropical hardwood hammocks and pinelands.) LO C14 c14 Community Meeting and Public Participation Ni Staff has determined that the proposed text amendment will not have a county-wide impact and does not 00 require a public meeting with the BOCC (Impact Meeting) prior to the application proceeding. In 17 accordance with LDC Section 102-159(b)(3), a Community Meeting is not required for this proposed It-i amendment. 0 Development Review Committee Meeting and Public Input On November 14, 2022, the DRC considered the proposed amendment and provided for public input. Planning Commission Meeting and Public Input On December 14, 2022, the Planning Commission considered the proposed amendment, provided for E public input and recommended approval with conditions through Resolution P35-22. Previous relevant BOCC Action On January 22, 2020, the BOCC approved the Director of Airports to execute along with the FAA the FAA approved Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for the Key West International Airport(EYW). On June 17, 2020, the BOCC approved the Director of Airports to execute, along with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the FAA approved Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport(MTH). BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 8 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3153 Q.3.c On June 16, 2021, the BOCC adopted Ordinance 014-2021 amending provisions within Policy 102.1.1, Policy 203.1.1, Policy 204.2.2, Policy 204.2.3 and Policy 204.2.4, to address potential impacts to wetlands. Coordination with the City of Marathon Although the MTH Airport is within the limits of the City of Marathon, permitting and development approvals are issued by Monroe County. In an effort to address any concerns that adjacent property owners may express at the reduction of the existing vegetated hammock buffer along Aviation Boulevard, which is specifically cited in the Marathon Comprehensive Plan, County Staff coordinated with City of Marathon Staff requesting input on the proposed amendment. The City of Marathon requested that the proposed mitigation for vegetation removal be revised to reflect the City's mitigation E requirements (3 to 1 replacement) and ensure that all invasive exotic vegetation is removed. Staff has C recommended mitigation payment into the Monroe County Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund at a 2 to 1 ratio, per County requirements plus replanting of gaps in the remaining buffer following removal of invasive exotic vegetation, as sufficient mitigation for the removal of native habitat. a� Pursuant to Comprehensive Plan Policy 205.2.10 and Land Development Code Section 118-7(e), invasive exotic plant species shall be removed from a parcel proposed for development as a condition for issuance of a certificate of occupancy (or completion). E 0 III. PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT AMENDMENTS 0 The Applicant's proposed text amendment request is shown as follows: deletions are in bJ-u --st,--i-4ke -d a-ot.fb; additions are shown in bh,u _i.gi i��i rie. Staff s recommended changes are show as follows: � deletions are in Fed s�Fu9ie �4oiigdi; additions are shown in recfl m N N N Objective 501.1 N� Because of the Florida Key's unique nature as an archipelago, Monroe County shall promote the 0; 17 preservation of existing airports, airstrips, and related activities. i Policy 501.1.1 0 Monroe County shall maintain aviation related land uses adjacent to the public airports and additionally prohibit intrusion into all airport zones M_orff�<__�__0i1rUy_�,mjc<t a �Itt j�rllje o a.°g�ordirl'-qe � �%i-01 le_Ci ,a <bnd 01 atl� _ _ o �<rlfor o iajrita ie cofI< a� ,�l o larl �,w i _ i� ji _ � i aM � tl��Ca ab��N Q ��b ll affect ��Caa �( a M� Cffi bC MMa erMd 1e (7G atl h _ a tl_o : � _ _ __ -_ uus � o �t,r!� y_Iiuu� _. E ___ ____ __ c� Policy 501.1.2 C__orlsis erid, ii_D�1 e diori 3,0 S�oriro COLITIty � p ia, D j,-oL b <b�ml�( 11_11abZard b � ,dluui d�� u�m _____ ______ry __ _________ o air �a ig_<b_a�_or Carl� ida i �-flii__li;vis, arlddriii�iilb,i��_i�� cif larid iiri iaia_vii_i!ri�_d�__<lu�l�� i6 a�i� gv�imaiuul_dlilii aylii iedljces a�ve size lid a�vl a area available for_o�ie a<i i i ivdd vl�<biii_uuVeii�ri ,_� i �<buil� � g <bvli i_a _ia_i_oljli�_i estro ii i Ellail-flie t'_iliay of-01e i�uuTVy lieu � <bii lilia <b Ali aiii_liuub�i� v1-y-e-'tii1l_T�_o_1iereiT1, BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 9 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3154 Ex J sl 1,y's,12!A� ifich.xied wJ-0 in flie fa, on the Cg --------------------------------------- ---- ------------------------------------ ter 111an and i -------------------------- ------------ ort Mas A 111 2Lt, .°,y ti fie id in Is, end ofi.L�ij _!,]aT1 a-------------------------------------- shall------------- � -----M-------------------- Monroe County shall continue to prohibit structures and activities that interfere with the operation of aircraft at airports and airstrips whether public or private. Such structures and activities, include but are not limited to, tall structures, smoke, tall trees, and electromagnetic radiation. Policy 501.1.3 Monroe County shall consider adopting an ordinance regulating incompatible uses such as the operation of ultralights, balloons, parachutes, kites, banner towing, model airplanes and similar E U) activities within the proximity of the public airports or private airstrips to the extent legally possible. Policy 501.1.4 E 'a Monroe County shall continue to include existing airports and airstrips in airport land use districts that only permit airport related land uses,including those the County owns and operates E within incorporated areas of the County. Policy 501.1.5 Monroe County shall encourage the development of aviation facilities and activities that relieve E 0 U the traffic on U.S. I or serve as an alternative to U.S. I as a means of delivering goods and services to the community. 0 CL Policy 501.1.6 LO Q Monroe County shall provide space at public airports for a wide variety of aviation activities in V- order to provide a wide variety of services to the community. N N Q N Policy 501.1.7 N The "Key West International Airport Layout Plan," prepared by Ricondo & Associates, Inc., 00 dated January 2020 and approved by the BOCC on January 22, 2020, and the "Florida Keys V- Marathon International Airport Layout Plan," prepared by Ricondo & Associates, Inc., dated 0 June 2020 and approved by the BOCC on June 17, 2020, are hereby incorporated by reference. Objective 501.2 The expansion of existing or new airport and airstrip facilities shall be coordinated with the future land use, coastal management, and conservation elements and all applicable federal and state requirements for operation, development, and environmental protection of federally obligated E airports. Policy 501.2.1 The development and expansion of aviation and related facilities shall be consistent with the future land use, coastal management and conservation elements as outlined herein. The Key West International Airport and Florida Keys Marathon International Airport are public airports that receive federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration and must comply with operational safety requirements and compliance directives, development restrictions, and BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 10 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3155 Q.3.c environmental protection and mitigation requirements, as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2 Grants and Agreements and Title 14 Aeronautics and Space, and all referenced and implementing guidance including; National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA), Airport Improvement Program, Part 139 Airport Certification, and all applicable Orders, Advisory Circulars and Program Guidance Letters (PGL). Further, both public airports receive state funding from the Florida Department of Transportation and must comply with all applicable Florida State Statutes, including Title XXV Aviation, Chapters 329, 330, 331, 332 and 333. The provisions within Policy 102.1.1, Policy 203.1.1, Objective 204.2, Policy 204.2.2, Policy 204.2.3, and Policy 204.2.4 shall not apply to the Key West International Airport and the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport due to the overriding public interest for the development and expansion of aviation and related facilities, including fencing, at these public airports to E support the economy of the Florida Keys,relieve increasing traffic and congestion on U.S. 1, and to enhance public health, safety and welfare. Any development and/or expansion of aviation and related facilities at these public airports will be reviewed based on the requirements below and may proceed with local approvals, provided the improvements: • Are consistent with the adopted Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan; o The Key West International Airport Master Plan Update,dated September 2019, and Airport Layout Plan, dated January 2020, which were approved by the BOCC on January 22, 2020, and identifies proposed airport improvements 0 through 2035. o The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport Master Plan Update, dated 0 June 2020, and Airport Layout Plan, dated June 2020, which were approved by the BOCC on June 17, 2020, and identifies proposed airport improvements Ul) through 2036. V- • Meet federal requirements set forth by the FAA for airports that receive federal funds N for airport operations and development; Ni • Comply with all applicable federal and state environmental resource 00 permit/authorization requirements, including mitigation to compensate for the 17 functional loss resulting from the permitted wetland impact; o Mitigation for wetland impacts shall be in accordance with State and federal 1� requirements. o Mitigation may include,but is not limited to,wetland enhancement,restoration, creation and/or a preservation project which may be onsite mitigation, offsite mitigation, Regional Offsite Mitigation Areas (R.O.M.A) and the purchase of mitigation credits from permitted mitigation banks. u o The satisfaction of mitigation requirements will be prioritized within the E County, based on state and/or federal agency requirements. • Are reviewed pursuant to the "Permit Referral Process" for development that occurs < within areas designated as "Species Focus Areas (SFAs)" or "Species Buffer Areas (SBAs)" as specified in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) April 30, 2010 Biological Opinion. The SFAS or SBAs are areas identified by the USFWS which contain potentially suitable habitat for nine federally protected species including: Eastern Indigo Snake, Key Deer, Key Largo Cotton Mouse, Key Largo Woodrat, Key BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 11 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3156 Q.3.c Tree-Cactus,Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit, Schaus Swallowtail Butterfly, Silver Rice Rat, and Stock Island Tree Snail; and • Meet Monroe County Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and policies to the extent practicable given required federal and state obligations, to enhance the quality of life, ensure the safety of County residents and visitors, and protect valuable natural resources. For development at the Key West International Airport and the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, this policy supersedes wetland restrictions for open space requirements, restrictions on fill or structures in wetlands, and fencing into or through any wetlands or water bodies within the land development code. E U) C Policy 501.2.2 The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport and Key West International Airport shall be expanded and improved to be consistent with the needs identified in the updated Airport Master E Plan and Airport Layout Plan as approved by the Board of County Commissioners. The Key West International Airport Master Plan Update and Airport Layout Plan were approved by the BOCC on January 22, 2020,, and the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport Master Plan Update and Airport Layout Plan were approved by the BOCC on June 17, 2020. The Key West International Airport and Florida Keys Marathon International Airport operate 0 under strict federal and state requirements and must follow an extensive process for update, review and approval of the Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan to ensure these 0 requirements are met. This comprehensive planning process occurs every five to ten years and includes public, federal, and state agency review of the proposed future development at each Ul) airport. The updated Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plans (ALP)- approved by the FAA as well as the Board of County Commissioners at a public meeting. N Q N i Policy 501.2.3 N If development activities to construct or expand airport or airstrip facilities take place in 00 environmentally sensitive wetland areas because there is no other viable alternative available, mitigation and restoration shall be required and approved according to federal and state permitting requirements. 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"o t L�gaa �n � ab ��< rds � nov l of __ _� j _ _ ao flit Maur _ijn- 1 �ivi��uinen-a_l. .____ ________ __�__ _____y w _�_ ____---- i_ab-r-d,Mab lab tlnen <bn-d-_;1�esa- ration 1`t,vid-_in a n abinot.vl_a_s;uuddivvena_a�� ,�i��<b�_�_e<bch reino-ved-_i��<I'Llt Objective 501.3 Airports and airstrips shall operate in the manner to maximize safety and least adverse impact on the community. BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 12 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3157 Policy 501.3.1 County shall maintain the existing hammock along Aviation Boulevard,__wl-iicli---J s-Sri-ot--J-oc-ated---withiri—flie---1`ederal---A-v-J a-6 orl cleararice re IJ ell (111S'------------------------- -------- ------- uuu- ----------------------�.L-1 between _abo �_gj-!1!jLiLJ j�,I.Ls wifldri 250 feet of flie rtirlwa �jijrle.. as a buffer between ------- --------------------------------------------------y-j the Marathon Airport and the residences to the north. ffrealov:,I ol I I 1,2�2doti ol',flie biffler i's becii�se tio oflier viiNe i termitive is MliblNe,, �ffl itivlsive exotw vego-el(Motl amst be reaiovecl Imai flic reawitiitig) b!dfergei igcl rep ,Icecl wifli mt M- o-r--r--o--e---C--,otr--o - l--i-a---r--i-t--a---i-r--l---c---ord-r-l-a--t-i-or----f-l-ec-h-a-r-----'l-l---s-,- w-----0--1---fl---e---------------a- t-,-M-------]--a-fll---r--1--a--rd---r-d--"on-l-i theCily orithereflioVal o "haii-iiiiock-alorigAviatior Bob ,ute -- ---- -- - - - -- - - U) ------------ ------------ at flie I I ida Kc s Marafliori Nteniatiorial A' ort' -------------L�----------ly---------------------------------------------112------ Policy 501.3.2 E 'a Monroe County shall maintain and update the Key West International and Marathon Noise Exposure Maps and implement measures to minimize the adverse impacts of noise on the E surrounding community. Policy 501.3.3 C. Facilities at public airports shall be built to meet or exceed federal, state, and local safety E 0 regulations as applicable. Moroe C Jr Ly--s-h--afl-- "Liz-e- s--a-j�--,y--J-r-1--e--v--a--h--i-a--t-i-r-- --p!,-i - J-C---a-UlQL1U devel to address, which ob�- a 01, CaLISIC, arl 0 --- -- - ---- -- obsti-tictiori to ----------------------------- ---- ---------------------------- - Ul) IV. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT CI 00 T� The Airport Department (Applicant) provided a detailed explanation for the proposed amendment T- Q (excerpts below). The Applicant's full explanation and justification of the proposed amendments is 1 I 0 included in the file for the application (File 2022-105). CL "The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport (MTH) opened in 1943. It was built by the Department o,fDefense through the U.S. Navy as an auxiliary airfield for Naval Air Station Key West. It was deactivated as a military facility at the end of 11IIL 11and initially transferred to the State a ............. 0 ofFlorida, and later the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners,for use as a civilian airport. E .a For most of its existence, the County owned-and-operated airport has been a general aviation facility. It also has had scheduled passenger airline service for more than 25 years in the past. On April 20, 2016,for the first time in approximately three decades, U.S. Customs and Immigration service became available at the airport with the completion of new permanent Customs and Border Protection facility located in the former commercial terminal. MTH also served an important role as a staging and post disaster recovery area during the Screwworm outbreak in 2016 and the response to Hurricane Irma in 2017. Any improvement of facilities at MTH must meet all applicable federal and state requirements for operation, development, and environmental protection. Public airports that receive federal funding BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 13 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3158 Q.3.c from the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) must comply with operational safety requirements and compliance directives, development restrictions, and environmental protection and mitigation requirements, as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2, Grants and Agreements, and Title 14, Aeronautics and Space, and all referenced and implementing guidance including, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Airport Improvement Program (AIP), Part 139 Airport Certification, and all applicable Orders, Advisory Circulars and Program Guidance Letters (PGL). Public airports that receive state funding from the Florida Department of Transportation must also comply with all applicable Florida State Statutes, including Title XXV Aviation, Chapters 329, 330, 331, 332 and 333. The key safety improvement identified in the AMP and ALP is to bring the Runway 7-25 and the parallel Taxiway A separation distance into compliance with FAA standards. The current runway centerline to taxiway centerline distance is 200 feet. FAA standards require this distance to be 240 feet. Through previous planning studies and the recently completed Environmental Assessment (EA) several alternatives were evaluated to achieve the proper runway to taxiway separation distance. As a result of the EA process the FAA Orlando Airports District office completed a Final EA and issued a Finding of No Significant Impact(FONSI) and Record of Decision (ROD) on March 30, 2020 with the preferred alternative to shift Runway 7 25 Northwest by 40 feet. Shifting Runway 7-25 to the Northwest by 40 feet will achieve the FAA required 240 foot runway to taxiway separation distance. Relocating the runway will also address the existing runway pavement which is in fair condition. The Florida Department of Transportation (FODT)pavement evaluation report recommends the runway undergo major rehabilitation, which includes milling the surface of the existing runway pavement and resurfacing with asphalt. 0 U To obtain this additional 40 feet of separation Runway 7-25 will be shifted 40 feet, which in turn impacts 40 feet of the existing vegetative buffer." C. d As noted, the Monroe County Airport Department submitted an application requesting amendments to 17 the Ports, Aviation and Related Facilities Element of the Monroe County 2030 Comprehensive Plan,to N allow airport improvements at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport(MTH), consistent with NI the Airport Master Plan (AMP) and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for each public airport. Some of the 00 MTH airport improvements are anticipated to affect the vegetative buffer between MTH and Aviation 17 Boulevard, as there is no other viable alternative available. The Airport Department is requesting text amendments to Policy 501.1.1, Policy 501.1.2, Policy 501.2.2, Policy 501.2.3 and Policy 501.5.3, 0. allowing the public airport improvements to proceed, in accordance with federal and state law,to comply with requirements for the safe and efficient operation of federally funded public airports within Monroe County. The public airport projects will continue to comply with all applicable federal and state en permit/authorization requirements, including mitigation for environmental impacts. Specifically, the Airport Department is requesting the amendments to bring the MTH Airport into a compliance which will ensure future support and eligibility in federal funding to support the improvements at MTH,which will continue to support the overriding public interest for the development and expansion of aviation and related facilities, as these facilities support the economy of the Florida Keys, relieve increasing traffic and congestion on U.S. 1, enhance public health, safety and welfare, and are required to comply with federal and state requirements for the safe and efficient operation of federally funded public airports within Monroe County BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 14 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3159 Q.3.c The proposed amendment would allow some impacts to hammock for airport improvements where there is no other viable alternative available but would still require all applicable federal and state environmental resource permit/authorization requirements, including mitigation for environmental impacts. As noted by the Applicant, "The proposed text changes will allow the airport to accomplish these safety improvements by complying with FAA standards as depicted in the ALP and to ensure future consideration and eligibility to receive federal funding. The key safety improvement identified in the AMP and ALP is to bring the Runway 7-25 and the parallel Taxiway A separation distance into compliance with FAA standards. The current runway centerline to taxiway centerline distance is 200 feet. FAA standards require this distance to be 240 feet. Through previous planning studies and the recently completed Environmental Assessment (EA)several alternatives were evaluated to achieve the proper runway to taxiway separation distance. As a result of the EA process the FAA Orlando Airports District office completed a Final EA and issued a Finding of No U) Significant Impact (FONSI) and Record of Decision (ROD) on March 30, 2020 with the preferred alternative to shift Runway 7-25 Northwest by 40 feet. Shifting Runway 7-25 to the Northwest by 40 feet will achieve the FAA required 240 foot runway to taxiway separation distance. Relocating the runway will also address the existing runway pavement which is in fair C condition. The Florida Department of Transportation (FODT) pavement evaluation report recommends the E runway undergo major rehabilitation, which includes milling the surface of the existing runway pavement and resurfacing with asphalt. Eo To obtain this additional 40 feet of separation Runway 7-25 will be shifted 40 feet, which in turn impacts 40 feet E of the existing vegetative buffer." U 0 CL The applicant provides the following information as it relates the Biological Study Area (BSA) which was analyzed during the EA process: < LO V- cN cN cN i cN 00 c� 17 V- i 0 CL LO c� BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 15 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3160 Each of the Lkl_flaiid aii wetairid ownrnuiirilties adeiitified witNii the I A weire evah.iated, TKs evallLkatioil coinsisted of detaHed girotiind tiaithirig iinvestigatJoiris to chaiie- the Il iredornliiairit flo14I coinrnu6ties typ�icall of each Ih abitat type. Iin additJoiri, representative photogiraphs we-ire takeii wIthiiri each of the oiri-site coim rnu16ties wiltNin the ILOPID (Attachiment C),, .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Two UI-flal'Id habitats weire, foUnd to occuir w thiin the SSA tiroplcal Ih ardwood hwnimodk, and developed a i rfi e.lll d These upland cominv.,inifies are Misted in Table 2 and desc16bed belbw. The�.il_fland coiminlLklliitiIeS aire also,depicted oir ExNbiit 4 E 'TablIe 2. Liplaind Laind Use/Vegetative Cbver within the BSA, U) IFLIUCIFC` COCIE DESCRIF9 K)N A C RE 5 W I FIH III U14 IA as 426 Tropical Hardwoods 30 4 E 'G Ail 15 8,111 r_(D E Totall Acres,of Upilland IHI7bitat within, 135A 183 5 < NOTFS BSA—&oilcg c+11 Study Appa F1_UCF6 S—fR,,oriL1a,Land,Lisr-,Crjivpr, L4,nd Forms,Ciiassffiirafloin Sy-tpmi CL SOURGE: &ikkt EnVironmentall Slervices,, In, CL PREPARED BY: B),ilkkt Enwircinmentall Serdlire5,, inic, August 2017 0 E U 0 CL 2: While the County's Comprehensive Plan, if amended, would no longer restrict these improvements; the < proposed amendment would still require all applicable federal and state environmental resource CDLn permit/authorization requirements, including mitigation to compensate for the loss resulting from the C14 permitted removal of hammock (i.e. the replacement, enhancement, and/or preservation of C14 CD environmentally sensitive lands at specified ratios based on the quality of the impacted resource). NI N Additionally, the improvements must be identified within the BOCC adopted Airport Master Plan and Go Airport Layout Plan; the improvements must meet federal requirements set forth by the FAA; the 7 T_ improvements must reviewed pursuant to the "Permit Referral Process;" and the improvements must CD I meet Monroe County Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and policies to the extent practicable tf p 0 a required federal and state obligations,to enhance the quality of life, ensure the safety of County residents (D and visitors, and protect valuable natural resources. Additionally, it should be noted,that the public airports are subject to the review requirements included (D E within Policy 206.1.4 and Sections 122-2 and 122-8, regarding the United States Federal Emergency 0 Management Agency (FEMA) and United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Required "Permit 2 Referral Process" (PRP) included in permit determinations for development to administer the National < Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). As a brief summary of the development of the PRP, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) requires Federal agencies to consult with FWS to determine whether there would be negative effects based on their activities on federally protected species and their habitat, prior to taking action within an area that may impact species or their habitat. In 1990,the National Wildlife Federation, Florida Wildlife BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 16 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3161 Q.3.c Federation, and the Defenders of Wildlife (Plaintiffs) filed suit against FEMA and FWS, claiming that FEMA had not consulted with FWS, as required by the Endangered Species Act, while implementing the NFIP. As a result, FWS issued a Biological Opinion (BO) for the effects of the NFIP on federally protected species in the Keys on April 30, 2010. As required by the ESA,the BO provided Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPA)for four jeopardy species and Reasonable and Prudent Measures (RPM) for five non jeopardy species. Based on input from the Plaintiff and interested parties, the RPA's were subsequently revised and the revised RPA's became final with the execution of the Settlement Agreement on January 6, 2011. As a result of the actions, the County adopted Ordinance 015-2012, amending Chapter 122 Floodplain Regulations of the Monroe County Code, creating Section 122-8 to provide for the inclusion of FEMA E and FWS requirements. This ordinance creates and implements the "Permit Referral Process." The "Permit Referral Process" includes a review of all development that occurs within areas designated as "Species Focus Areas (SFAs)" or "Species Buffer Areas (SBAs)". The SFAS or SBAs are areas identified by the FWS which contain potentially suitable habitat for nine federally protected species including: Eastern Indigo Snake, Key Deer, Key Largo Cotton Mouse, Key Largo Woodrat, Key Tree- Cactus,Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit, Schaus Swallowtail Butterfly, Silver Rice Rat, and Stock Island Tree Snail. The Biological Opinion dated April 30, 2010, modified on December 14, 2010, and RPAs provide a 0 review method to address habitat loss and indirect effects from floodplain development as well as stipulates the take impacts that can occur. The BO establishes an implementation/review process through 0 Species Assessment Guides, which determines potential impacts to the specific listed species. The BO allows the County to issue permits that impact a certain amount of acreage for each type of listed species LO (table 18 from the BO). V- N N The maximum impact acreage in the BO is far less than the amount of acreage that exists within the Ni Focus Areas for the listed species (see table below); and the Species Assessment Guides allow for impact N to habitat to be compensated for,in accordance with the County's mitigation requirements, without that 00 impact being deducted from the overall allowable acreage and "take" limits for the County. Only those V- permit applications which result in a"May Affect" determination for the listed species would cause the impact to be deducted from the overall allowable acreage and "take" limits for the County. The FWS has approved, through Species Assessment Guides, habitat compensation via replacement of lost vegetation through protection or restoration of habitat, and/or monetary contributions, according to the County's land development regulations. As a note, the County provides an annual report to FWS and FEMA on the implementation of the PRP. The most recent reporting period (September 13, 2020 to September 12, 2021),provides the remaining take for each species: BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 17 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3162 Q.3.c Table C EXEMPTED,DEDUCTED,AND REMAINING INCIDENTALTAKE IN SQUARE FEET Of HABITAT AND NUMBER OF RESIDENCES FROM 9/13J12 TO 9/12121. »n��" �"�* '�p1' �,'� 41 �'7� '¢.� q�p. l�D °F1''� �Cr cj^� '��+` '�-?E^ `�-et'"' tits °"S�• yid �'�$� '*0 ",�„�'„ / '"'"' Sri 'eyG" ti4 ^,$f v'o �',° 'Is"" ra'� ca"•° TOTAL EXEMPTED ICIDEPC - KE 33,650,1,00 12,658,536 9A87,363 9A87,358. 7�6 10,868,220"9A61,232.3,64,1,616 296 575 ', 7,5135,388 ?SP,z '349. 10A68,22,0.. N'. ----- PRIOR YEARISN CUMLIMFIME DEDUETEDIINCIDENTAL TAKE 40,100 167,942 234,850. 234,,8'$0 D D 224,708 I 1%,524 9' 0 195,451 0 D 174,970 I9/13/12 eo 9112/201� CURRENT REPORTING PERIOD �+ (DEDUCTED INCIDENTAL TAKE D 7;,DD8 19,562'. 19,562 D o 19,562 p, q,. 0 0 D D U,. nE p/is zo149/1zAz11 .... ..... ......... . .........,. ....... .... P4'RCEN'T OF TAKE U$ED 9/1.3/12109/1.2121 4,32'!Yd 1.38"Fw 2,R18"21 2.68'6, 0,00 r'o 0001%, 2,58% SAQW, D DD% 6,00% 2,60% 0,00% II,104 161% ,,,, ,,,. ,,,,, ate+ AVAILABLE REMAINING TAKE 33 610,000 12,483,594 9,232,956 9,232,956 76 ,.10,868,220 9,216962 '3,4A5.,092 296. n75 7 309,937 522 349 :1D,693,75D�� a BEGINNING 9I1.3/21 �I E As noted in the table above: • Eastern Indigo Snake has an incidental take of 33,650,100 SF and the cumulative take utilized is 40,100 SF, with a remaining available take of 33,610,000 SF. • Key Tree cactus has an incidental take of 10,868,220 SF and the cumulative take utilized is 0 SF, with a remaining available take of 10,868,220 SF. • Stock Island Tree snail has an incidental take of 10,868,220 SF and the cumulative take utilized 0 is 171,220 SF, with a remaining available take of 10,693,250 SF. 0 I While there is take remaining, the County Biologist has indicated, based on an initial review, that proposed actions at the public airports are Not Likely to Adversely Affect (NLAA) the listed species). LO During building permit review, the County will review the specific development proposal and designs and mitigation proposal through the Permit Referral Process. CN Q CN 1 CN c� It should be clearly noted that, the County has also received Finding of No Significant Impact(FONSI) 00 00 and Record of Decision (ROD) on March 30, 2020 for the proposed improvements at MTH Airport (Exhibit Q. The FAA requires compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 1 1 implementing regulations issued by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). NEPA requires environmental review of proposed actions directly undertaken by the FAA and to actions undertaken by a non-Federal entity (County)where the FAA has authority to condition a permit, license, or other approval. The EA determines whether or not an action has the potential to cause significant environmental effects. Based on the EA, the following actions can occur: • If the agency determines that the action will not have significant environmental impacts,the agency will issue a Finding of No Significant Impact(FONSI). A FONSI is a document that presents the reasons why the agency has concluded that there are no significant environmental impacts projected to occur upon implementation of the action. • If the EA determines that the environmental impacts of a proposed Federal action will be significant, an Environmental Impact Statement is prepared. BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 18 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3163 Q.3.c On March 30, 2020, the FAA issued a Finding of No Significant Impact on the EA and determined the Environmental Assessment(EA)prepared for the project Impact Statement is not necessary for Taxiway Extension,Apron Expansion,and Security Fencing Improvements at the Key West International Airport. This review included the participation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, US Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission,the South Florida Water Management District and the Florida State Clearinghouse (the Florida Department of Environmental Protection coordinates coastal consistency review among state agencies). Pertinent excerpts from the FONSL BACK ROUN D�: The Floriida Ile s Marathon International Airport ( THI) is owned anid operated by Monroe County (also refeirred ,to, in this, document as the "County" oir ""Airport: Sponsor"). The, airport its e, public-use genieiralll aviation eliirpoirt that E supports air chairter, aiir taxi, air cargo, and generalll aviation activity. 'The, airpoirt's role is classified) as a Regiional Airport in the, (Federal Aviation Admniinistratiion's a National Puri of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIA, ). The City of Marathon and E the airport are, located) on Vaca Key in the middle portion of the Florida Keys,, The distance, between the centerlines o�f Runway 7-25 and parallel Taxiway A is � 200 feet. Appllcahllle FAA airport design standlairds require, a runway-to-taxiway separation distance of 240 feet. Monroe, County requested approval t�c shift the C Runway 7-2,5 centeirllliine 40 feet to the northwest to, provide the required separation to distance. H ecause the proposed irnprovenients require, federal action, an � Environmental Assessment SEA) was prepared by the County for t u�he F'AA"s use, in CL complying with the regiulirennenrts of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (n"wIIEJPA). The EA was prepared) in accordance with Council on, Environmental 0 CD Ourd]t ( EQ) regdlla.tions iini�plllemenrtiiing I IEPA� FAA, Order 5050.4B, NEPA Implementing lnstmctiorns for .Airport Actions; and FAA Order 1050 1 F„ N Environmental Impacts; Policies and Procedures., 04 This F'iindlliing of No &Ignificant IImpact (FON I) and Record of (Decision (ROD) proAdes the, FAA's enAironrmentai determination, approval, and conditions, for agency actlicns- necessary to implllerment the, Proposed Actiorn, This, FON IVROu D is � teased on information and analyses contained in the attached Environmental CL ,Assessment foe, Runway and Taxiway Separation lm ro errnernls w„ hiclh is °' incorporated by ireference, and other related documents available to the agency. The ROE is issued in accordance w[tJh CEO regulations at 40 CFR, §1505.2. as E BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 19 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3164 Biological IResoumes - The IProposed Action would clear, 4,0 feet of trees and shrubs, along the edlge of a 220-fo,o't wiide strip, of vegetation that runs along the, north side, of the airfield. No fill or excavation would ta,ke place, in the cleared area- Mitigation for, loss of habitat values associated wiith, tropical Ihardwood harnniock and imangr,ove, wetlands, would be provided off-site. 'T'he, Proposed Action, would also affect ap pro xiniately 0.22 acre ofmangrove, wetlands, which are designated as Essential IFIish IF-la itat (EFH)., Due to IHirnjted tidal influence, and access to, the mangrove wetlands, the Proposed Action, wo ldl have, no adverse, effect on, EFH. Federally-Listed Species - INIo, Critical Habitat is present on or adjacent to the, U) project site. 'Through consultation,with the, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), C it was determined the Proposed Action, may affect, not likely to adversely affect Blodgett's wild mercury, Garber's, spurge, sand flax, Seniiaphor,e cactus, and C 0 Sinipsoni's tree, cactus. These plant species, are also, state-listed. The project site, E 'G C would be, surveyed for these speciies prior to construction. Any individual plants, of (D E these species, found within the p e, w roject site, be relocat an ed to area that would < not Ike, disturbed. C 0. E Based on the ongoing consultation with the US,FWS,, the, FAA deterniined the, Proposed Action may affect. not likely to adversely affect the, federally-listed U Anierican, oro,codile, IEastern indigo snake, IKey silverside, mangrove, rivulus, and 0 CL Stock Island ,tree, small., Ilan addition, consultation with 'the, National Marine, Fisheries, Service, determined the, Proposed Action would Iha.ve no effect on the, smalltooth sawfish. CN CN CD State-Listed Species - Other than the species listed discussed above, no, effects, C41 N on state-listed plant and aninial species-are anticipated. CO ........................... CD tf 0 C (D E BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 20 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3165 Section 7 Consultation, — FAA initiated consultation, with the USFVVS and 'the, consultation lis on-going. DuHng 'the, consultation process, 't�he, FAA, and US,FVVS agreed to the, fdlowing:� 1. The FAA and Monroe County agree to have their agents conduct a survey for the Stoc Ilslllarnd tree, snall at the Marathon Aiir'por't runway relocation, project site, and provide, a report detalHlng the, ires,uillts of the s,uir,vey to the USFVVS, prior to completion orf the, UISFWS's, consultation, on, the project. The survey will the conducted lirn accordance, with, the Service's "Stoclk Island Tree nailll urvey Protocol." E 2. For the purposes of completing the IEnviironmenta,l Assessment, the 0 C Environmental Assessment WHI ireflect FAA's determinatiOn cif Ma Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect the, Stook Isllandl tree snail. The IE,A C will linclude Monroe County"s comnilitment to Ihave, their agent survey for (D E the Stock Island tree, snail durling the permitting process. Upon, completion, of the survey, should the Stock IIslandl tree snail be identified E on, the project site, Monroe County would, iin coordination with the < C USFVVS,, agree to relocate the snlalHs to appropriate Ihabitat., Relocation 0. woUd not occur untlilll the FAA irecelives the USFWS,"s, signed Blological ECL Opinion for the project. 0 Ij U ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... tf 0 CL 3. With USFWS concurrence wiith, this approach, the FAA can issue a FONSIVROD for the project,, committing to, the, survey and nnitigation, strategy, yet allowing the Iprojiect to, move foirvand into desk in and CN permitting., CN CD �. Upon completion, of k I the Stocsland tree snall sur durin vey g perm CNIittin:g�, CN the Draft Biological Assessment M11 be 'finalized to reflect the (FAA's determination for the project's, effects to the Stock IIslland tree, snai 7l. The T- CD determination will be, listed as either "'may affect, not likely to adversely tfI 0 affect", if' no Stodk Island tree snails, are observed durling 'the survey, CL (D or "may affect, likely to, adversely affect", if Stodk Island tree snails, are observedi during 'the survey. CO 5. The Environmental Assessment and IBiologica.l Assessment will ireflect C (D the cactus species found on, site, as the, Harrisia fragrans., E .......... BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 21 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3166 6. In the itevised Draft Biological Assessment, after, completion of the Environnienta] Assessment, but prior to the conclusion, of formal consultation, Monroe County will 1provide a detailed relocation 1plan, for the Simp son's, apple, cactus for review and approval FWS., Thie enviro�nmental apipiroval provided iin, this Findibg of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision its coMing&n't coin thie coin clusiio�n of FAA'"s co�nsultafion wiith, the USF'WS and the Coun'ty's implem&ntationi of sing a E 0 C rnitigatio�n or conservatio�n measures deemed necessary dluriinig the, co�nsultation process,., Until such fime that consultation, iiis concluded &nd C co�nservation measures are, iiimpllemented, Mo�nroe Coun'ty shiall snot alter or (D E affect &ny veg etatiio�n and habitat associated with thie Stock. IslAnd tree snail 'G C and the, SimpsoWs tree cactus. (D E CL CL Coastal Resourc he es �— T , Proposed Action would clear vegetation within 0.,22, E it of mangrove, wetlands designated as, Essential IFish Habitat (EF11-1). Of th 0e, U affected wetlanids, only 0,,.1,,,,8 acre isAidally influenced and the coninectiorl toti tfda] 0 CL L- waters, isthrough a, pipe, u�nder an adjacent roadway. Although, no, adverse effects, 7C on, IEFFII are, anticipated, rniifigafionfor the loss of' wetlarld Ihabitat will Ibe provided 0 during the pair oject's permitting phase. This mitigation would also comp&ns ate the, CN mibor impa tocts EFH,. During constru res ction,, measu would be irnpleme N �nted to CD C4 conitrol erosion andsedime ntation. Although there would be a net decrease, iin, the, N1 arnount of impervious surface, at IMTIK, the airport's stormwater, niznagenient Go systern would Ibe, modified to, attenuate and treat storm water runciff,fir orn the shifted run,way. These, measures would rninimjze the spotentia] for indirect inipacts to the, 0 CL rernAining wetlands., rnaingroves, and EFH. The Draft EA was, submiit,ted to the, Florida State Clearinghouse for, review. Iln Its'response,, the Clearinghouse stated the State "has no objections to allocation of C (D federal funds for the subject project and,, therefore,,, the fundi ng award is, consistent E M with the Florida Coastal If anagemenit Program"'. The, State's final co�ncurrence, of the project' con sistenicy with the, FCMP will be, deterniiined during the, < environnienta] ermitti�n iprocess. Based on, the, analysIs contained lin the EA aind the State of Fl irlida° ireview, 't�he, Proposed Action would not cause, significan't coastal resource impacts., ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 22 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3167 Q.3.c V. CONSISTENCY WITH THE MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, THE PRINCIPLES FOR GUIDING DEVELOPMENT,AND FLORIDA STATUTES. A. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the Monroe County 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Specifically,it furthers: Goal 101: Monroe County shall manage future growth to enhance the quality of life, ensure the safety of County residents and visitors, and protect valuable natural resources. Policy 101.5.19: The principal purpose of the Airport District (AD) future land use category is to facilitate the operations of airports and their compatible uses and to prohibit the development of residential uses (excluding temporary non-emergency housing), non-compatible educational uses (including but not limited to pre-K through high schools) and/or other uses which are characterized by the regular presence of large U) numbers of people within the hazard areas of civil and military airports. In addition to privately owned civil airports located within the unincorporated areas of the County, this Monroe County Future Land Use Map (FLUM)designation applies to the airports owned by the County within the cities of Key West and Marathon, and the County shall have review authority over all permit applications. Objective 102.1: Monroe County shall require new development to comply with environmental standards and environmental design criteria which will protect wetlands,native upland vegetation and beach/berm areas. Objective 102: Monroe County shall maintain Environmental Standards (Section 118-1) and Environmental CL Design Criteria (Section 118-6) of the Land Development Code. These regulations will require new E development to further protect wetlands,native upland vegetation and beachiberm areas. U 0 Policy 102.2.1: Monroe County shall maintain environmental standards and environmental design criteria as CL indicated in Conservation and Coastal Management Policy 204.2.5 that eliminate the net loss of disturbed wetlands.Mitigation for wetland impacts shall be in accordance with State requirements.In instances where LO mitigation is required by the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers but not by FDEP or SFWMD, Federal mitigation requirements shall apply. N N Policy 102.2.2: Monroe County shall maintain environmental standards and environmental design criteria as N� indicated in policies adopted pursuant to Conservation and Coastal Management Objective 205.2 that protects 00 native upland vegetation and promotes restoration of habitat values of native upland communities,including hardwood hammocks and pinelands. i 0 CL Policy 102.2.3: Monroe County shall maintain environmental standards and environmental design criteria as indicated in policies adopted pursuant to Conservation and Coastal Management Objective 210.1 that will ; protect beach/berm resources by addressing permitted uses, siting of structures, disturbances, removal of invasive vegetation, and restoration of native vegetation in beach/berm areas. Objective 203.1: Monroe County shall protect its mangrove wetlands by continuing to implement regulations E which will further reduce disturbances to mangroves and which will mitigate the direct and indirect impacts U of development upon mangroves. Policy 203.1.2: Monroe County shall require minimum vegetated setbacks of fifty(50)feet to be maintained as an open space buffer for development occurring adjacent to all types of wetlands except for tidally inundated mangrove fringes and as provided for in Policy 204.2.3,204.2.4 and 204.2.5. If a 50-foot setback results in less than 2,000 square feet of principal structure footprint of reasonable configuration, then the setback may be reduced to allow for 2,000 square feet of principal structure footprint of reasonable configuration, provided that the setback is not reduced to less than twenty-five (25)feet. On properties classified as scarified adjacent to wetlands, the wetland setback may be reduced to twenty-five (25) feet, BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 23 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3168 Q.3.c without regard to buildable area, if the entire setback is managed in accordance with County regulations approved by the County Biologist and is placed under conservation easement. Objective 204.1: Monroe County shall identify potential wetland restoration sites and identify high quality wetland sites for possible future acquisition by the County, State and/or private non-profit conservation organizations. Policy 204.1.1: Monroe County may coordinate with other agencies in developing and administering a wetlands restoration program. Policy 204.1.2: Monroe County shall work cooperatively with the USACE,EPA,FWS,FDEP and FWC,and others as appropriate, to determine funding sources to support a wetlands restoration program. E Policy 204.1.3: Monroe County shall coordinate with the FWC to update as needed and maintain the existing freshwater wetlands and disturbed wetlands mapping. Objective 204.2: Monroe County shall not allow the loss of undisturbed wetlands or the net loss of disturbed wetlands. Policy 204.2.1: Monroe County shall utilize the Wetlands Evaluation Procedure(KEYWEP)to determine the functional capacity of wetlands and Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) to determine mitigation requirements for impacts to wetlands. C, Policy 204.2.5: Monroe County shall maintain environmental standards and environmental design criteria 0 which provide minimum vegetated setbacks of fifty (50) feet to be maintained as an open space buffer for U development occurring adjacent to all types of wetlands except for tidally inundated mangrove fringes and as 0 provided for in Policies 204.2.3, and 204.2.4. The setback is measured from the landward extent of the wetlands as determined pursuant to 62-340.300 F.A.C. < LO If a 50-foot setback results in less than 2,000 square feet of principal structure footprint of reasonable configuration, then the setback may be reduced to allow for 2,000 square feet of principal structure footprint CN of reasonable configuration, provided that the setback is not reduced to less than twenty-five (25) feet. On ` 1 properties classified as scarified adjacent to wetlands,the wetland setback may be reduced to twenty-five(25) CN 00 feet,without regard to buildable area,if the entire setback area is planted and maintained in native vegetation with a site-suitable stormwater management plan in accordance with County regulations and approved by the County Biologist and placed under conservation easement. "Development" shall include all activities as currently defined in the F.S. 380.05. [F.S. § 163.3177(6)d.2.j.,k.] CL 0 a� Policy 204.2.8: Monroe County shall attempt to ensure that dredge and fill activities that require permits from federal, state,regional, and county regulatory authorities are done through a coordinated interagency review process. (HB530) Policy 204.2.9: No "after-the-fact" permits shall be issued that violate Monroe County dredge and fill regulations. All illegal structures and fill shall be removed and damages mitigated. Policy 204.2.10: Monroe County shall maintain, and update as necessary, a schedule of monetary penalties that provides for fair and equitable penalties for all dredge and fill violations. Penalty revenues shall be paid to the Monroe County Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund or set aside and used specifically for water quality enhancement pro]ects or wetland restoration or enhancement proj ects. Objective 204.3: Monroe County shall maintain a program for acquiring or restoring high quality wetlands. (See Future Land Use Objective 102.4 and related policies.) BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 24 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3169 Q.3.c Policy 204.3.1: The Monroe County Growth Management Division in coordination with the Monroe County Land Authority and other federal and state agencies will continue with wetlands acquisition through the Florida Forever program, and other funding mechanisms such as the Monroe County Land Acquisition Fund. Priority wetland acquisition sites shall include the following: 1. wetlands having the greatest functional value as determined by KEYWEP; 2. wetlands which are documented habitat of species of special status; and/or 3. undisturbed and disturbed wetlands located within the Improved Subdivision(IS) zoning district. Policy 205.2.3: Monroe County shall maintain clustering requirements as follows: 1. when a parcel proposed for development contains more than one (1)habitat type, development shall be: a) clustered on the least sensitive portion of the parcel,until the maximum allowable density is reached; b) if further development occurs,it shall be clustered on the next least sensitive portion of the parcel,until maximum allowable density is reached, etc.; and 2. development permitted on the least sensitive portion(s)of a parcel shall be clustered within that portion(s) of the parcel. For the purpose of this policy, the relative sensitivity of separate habitat types shall be as listed below with 1 0 (freshwater wetlands)being the most sensitive and 16 (disturbed with exotics) the least sensitive. 1. Freshwater wetlands; 2. Salt marsh and/or buttonwood association wetlands; 3. Cactus hammock; 9= 4. Palm hammock; 5. Beach/berm; CL 6. Pinelands c 7. High Hammock U 8. Low hammock 0 CL 9. Disturbed beach/berm; 10. Disturbed with freshwater wetlands; 11. Disturbed with salt marsh and/or buttonwood association wetlands; LO 12. Disturbed with slash pines; CN 13. Disturbed with high hammock; � 14. Disturbed with low hammock; C141 CN 15. Disturbed; and 16. Disturbed with exotics. � Policy 205.2.9: Development shall be sited so as to avoid or minimize impacts to the following plants: 1. species listed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as threatened, C, endangered or commercially exploited(excluding those specifically protected by Policy 205.2.8); 2. other locally rare native species (See Policy 205.3.1); and 3. native trees with diameter at breast height(dbh) of four(4)inches or greater. In those instances where an applicant can demonstrate that avoidance of such species or trees is not possible by clustering or by an alternate design approach,then the following options shall be considered by the County Biologist: (1) Successful transplantation of affected plants/individuals ("successful transplantation" shall be defined as one-hundred(100)percent survival after a period of one (1)year); or (2) Where the probability of survivability of transplanted plants is low or when there is no suitable planting area on the subject site(as determined in writing by the County Biologist),then the applicant shall be required to make a payment into the Monroe County Land Management and Restoration Fund (See Goal 209 and related objectives and policies). Payments into this Fund for this purpose shall be calculated as follows: Payments shall be equal to the replacement cost at a rate of 2:1 for all native trees over four inches dbh; all listed species of any size; and all locally rare native species. BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 25 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3170 Q.3.c Objective 206.1: Monroe County shall continue to enforce land development regulations which protect wildlife and wildlife habitat from adverse impacts of development. Policy 206.1.1: An Existing Conditions Report (ECR) shall be required for land development projects that impact or propose removal of native habitat. As part of the ECR, the applicant shall be required to provide the following information related to wildlife and wildlife habitat: 1. a vegetation survey that identifies the distribution and quality of native habitats; 2. an assessment of any endangered/threatened or protected species (which is known to occur or for which potential suitable habitat occurs)within the parcel or lot proposed to be developed; and 3. identification of measures that will avoid or lessen the identified wildlife impact. Monroe County shall, when deemed appropriate, incorporate wildlife impact avoidance measures as stipulations for the land development order. Policy 206.1.3: Clustering requirements shall be revised so as to reduce habitat fragmentation (See Policy 205.2.3). a� Policy 206.1.4: Monroe County shall implement a"Permit Referral Process" for review of all development that occurs within areas designated as "Species Focus Areas(SFAs)" or"Species Buffer Areas (SBAs)". The SFAS or SBAs are areas identified by the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)which contain potentially E suitable habitat for nine federally protected species including: Eastern Indigo Snake, Key Deer, Key Largo Cotton Mouse, Key Largo Woodrat, Key Tree-Cactus, Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit, Schaus Swallowtail Butterfly, Silver Rice Rat, and Stock Island Tree Snail. CL 0 Monroe County shall work cooperatively with USFWS and the Federal Emergency Management Agency U (FEMA) to review permit applications for compliance with the Federal Endangered Species Act through the 0 "Permit Referral Process" within the floodplain regulations. The purpose of the "Permit Referral Process" is to implement regulations that will assure, consistent with the 1 Oth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, state and county regulations, proper record retention, coordination, and notification of FEMA and USFWS LO regarding permit applications filed with or issued by Monroe County. CN cN Policy 206.1.5: Monroe County shall work cooperatively with USFWS in requiring any development permit `N1 application within Critical Habitat or designated potentially suitable habitat for federally listed threatened and N endangered species that are not included in the USFWS April 30, 2010 Biological Opinion, and/or are not V_ included in the species addressed under the "Permit Referral Process" in Policy 206.1.4 above, to consult directly with USFWS and provide authorization from USFWS to Monroe County before commencement of development. a� GOAL 501: Monroe County shall provide aviation facilities in a manner that maximizes safety,convenience, economic benefit, environmental compatibility and consistency with other elements of the comprehensive plan, including exercising its planning and land use authorities on County-owned airport properties within incorporated areas of the County. c� Objective 501.1: Because of the Florida Key's unique nature as an archipelago,Monroe County shall promote the preservation of existing airports, airstrips, and related activities. Policy 501.1.4: Monroe County shall continue to include existing airports and airstrips in airport land use districts that only permit airport related land uses including those the County owns and operates within incorporated areas of the County. Policy 501.1.5: Monroe County shall encourage the development of aviation facilities and activities that relieve the traffic on U.S. 1 or serve as an alternative to U.S. 1 as a means of delivering goods and services to BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 26 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3171 Q.3.c the community. Policy 501.1.6: Monroe County shall provide space at public airports for a wide variety of aviation activities in order to provide a wide variety of services to the community. Objective 501.2: The expansion of existing or new airport and airstrip facilities shall be coordinated with the future land use, coastal management, and conservation elements. Policy 501.2.1: The development and expansion of aviation and related facilities shall be consistent with the future land use, coastal management and conservation elements. Policy 501.2.2: The Marathon and Key West airports shall be expanded to be consistent with the needs identified in the updated master plan as approved by the Board of County Commissioners. U) Policy 501.2.3: Development activities to construct or expand airport or airstrip facilities shall not take place in environmentally sensitive areas unless a viable alternative is not available.Mitigation and restoration shall occur when there is no other alternative than to disturb environmentally sensitive areas. Objective 501.3: Airports and airstrips shall operate in the manner to maximize safety and least adverse impact on the community. E d Policy 501.3.1: Monroe County shall maintain the existing hammock along Aviation Boulevard as a buffer L between the Marathon Airport and the residences to the north. CL 0 Policy 501.3.2: Monroe County shall maintain and update the Key West International and Marathon Noise L_ Exposure Maps and implement measures to minimize the adverse impacts of noise on the surrounding 0 community. d Policy 501.3.3: Facilities at public airports shall be built to meet or exceed federal, state, and local safety LO regulations as applicable. c14 Objective 501.5:Monroe County shall coordinate all aviation or related facilities with the plans of the Federal `N1 Aviation Administration, military services, resource planning and management plan prepared pursuant to CN Chapter 380, Florida Statutes and approved by the Governor and Cabinet, the Florida Department of V_ Transportation (FDOT) District Six Five-Year Transportation Plan , and the Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process (CFASPP) as adopted. 0 CL Policy 501.5.1: Monroe County shall continue to participate in the development of the (FDOT) District Six 0 Five-Year Transportation Plan , and the CFASPP. Policy 501.5.2: Monroe County shall continue to maintain and update a master plan, and the Airport Layout Plan for each public airport pursuant to the rules of the Federal Aviation Administration. c� Policy 501.5.3: All development on and expansions of existing public airports shall be done in accordance with the updated Master Plan of the airport and shall be subject to all applicable policies of this Plan and the County Land Development Code. Policy 501.5.4: Monroe County shall coordinate expansions and operation of the Key West airport with the U.S.Navy. Policy 501.5.5: Monroe County shall seek joint use of the Boca Chica Naval Air Station or its preservation as a public airport if the U.S.Navy ceases to operate the base. BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 27 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3172 Q.3.c Policy 1301.4.5: Monroe County shall coordinate all County-owned aviation or related facilities with the plans of the Federal Aviation Administration, military services, the Florida Department of Transportation 5- Year Plan, and the Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process as adopted. Policy 1301.4.6: Monroe County shall maintain and update a master plan for each public airport pursuant to the rules of the Federal Aviation Administration. Policy 1301.4.7: Monroe County shall work with the FDOT and Federal Aviation Administration to secure airport improvement grants. Policy 1301.4.8: Monroe County shall coordinate with the cities of Key West and Marathon for the County to review land development permit applications related to the Key West International Airport and the Florida Keys Marathon Airport, as the County's Airport District Future Land Use applies to these airports. B. The amendment is consistent with the Principles for Guiding Development for the Florida Keys Area, Section 380.0552(7), Florida Statutes. For the purposes of reviewing consistency of the adopted plan or any amendments to that plan with the principles for guiding development and any amendments to the principles, the principles shall be construed as a whole and no specific provision shall be construed or applied in isolation from the other provisions. EL CL (a) Strengthening local government capabilities for managing land use and development so that local government is able to achieve these objectives without continuing the area of critical state concern c U designation. (b) Protecting shoreline and benthic resources, including mangroves, coral reef formations, seagrass beds, C, wetlands, fish and wildlife, and their habitat. (c) Protecting upland resources, tropical biological communities, freshwater wetlands, native tropical LO vegetation (for example, hardwood hammocks and pinelands), dune ridges and beaches, wildlife, and their habitat. CN cN (d) Ensuring the maximum well-being of the Florida Keys and its citizens through sound economic Q CN development. C� (e) Limiting the adverse impacts of development on the quality of water throughout the Florida Keys. 00 (f) Enhancing natural scenic resources, promoting the aesthetic benefits of the natural environment, and 17 ensuring that development is compatible with the unique historic character of the Florida Keys. i (g) Protecting the historical heritage of the Florida Keys. (h) Protecting the value, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and amortized life of existing and proposed major C public investments,including: 1. The Florida Keys Aqueduct and water supply facilities; 2. Sewage collection, treatment, and disposal facilities; 3. Solid waste treatment, collection, and disposal facilities; E 4. Key West Naval Air Station and other military facilities; 5. Transportation facilities; 6. Federal parks,wildlife refuges, and marine sanctuaries; 7. State parks,recreation facilities, aquatic preserves, and other publicly owned properties; 8. City electric service and the Florida Keys Electric Co-op; and 9. Other utilities, as appropriate. (1) Protecting and improving water quality by providing for the construction, operation, maintenance, and replacement of stormwater management facilities; central sewage collection; treatment and disposal BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 28 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3173 Q.3.c facilities; and the installation and proper operation and maintenance of onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems. (j) Ensuring the improvement of nearshore water quality by requiring the construction and operation of wastewater management facilities that meet the requirements of ss. 381.0065(4)(1) and 403.086(10), as applicable, and by directing growth to areas served by central wastewater treatment facilities through permit allocation systems. (k) Limiting the adverse impacts of public investments on the environmental resources of the Florida Keys. (1) Making available adequate affordable housing for all sectors of the population of the Florida Keys. (m)Providing adequate alternatives for the protection of public safety and welfare in the event of a natural or manmade disaster and for a postdisaster reconstruction plan. (n) Protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the Florida Keys and maintaining the Florida Keys as a unique Florida resource. Pursuant to Section 380.0552(7) Florida Statutes, the proposed amendment is not inconsistent with the Principles for Guiding Development as a whole and is not inconsistent with any Principle. C. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Part II of Chapter 163, Florida Statute (F.S.). Specifically, the amendment furthers: 163.3161(4), F.S. — It is the intent of this act that local governments have the ability to preserve and enhance present advantages; encourage the most appropriate use of land, water, and resources, consistent with the public interest; overcome present handicaps; and deal effectively with future problems that may result from the use and development of land within their jurisdictions. Through CL the process of comprehensive planning, it is intended that units of local government can preserve, E E promote, protect, and improve the public health, safety, comfort, good order, appearance, c U convenience, law enforcement and fire prevention, and general welfare; facilitate the adequate and efficient provision of transportation,water, sewerage, schools,parks,recreational facilities,housing, C, and other requirements and services; and conserve, develop, utilize, and protect natural resources within their jurisdictions. LO 163.3161(6),F.S.—It is the intent of this act that adopted comprehensive plans shall have the legal status N set out in this act and that no public or private development shall be permitted except in conformity Q with comprehensive plans, or elements or portions thereof,prepared and adopted in conformity with C� this act. 00 163.3177(1), F.S. — The comprehensive plan shall provide the principles, guidelines, standards, and i strategies for the orderly and balanced future economic, social, physical, environmental, and fiscal development of the area that reflects community commitments to implement the plan and its elements. C These principles and strategies shall guide future decisions in a consistent manner and shall contain programs and activities to ensure comprehensive plans are implemented. The sections of the comprehensive plan containing the principles and strategies, generally provided as goals, objectives, and policies, shall describe how the local government's programs, activities, and land development regulations will be initiated, modified, or continued to implement the comprehensive plan in a E consistent manner.It is not the intent of this part to require the inclusion of implementing regulations in the comprehensive plan but rather to require identification of those programs, activities, and land development regulations that will be part of the strategy for implementing the comprehensive plan and the principles that describe how the programs, activities, and land development regulations will be carried out. The plan shall establish meaningful and predictable standards for the use and development of land and provide meaningful guidelines for the content of more detailed land development and use regulations. 163.3177(6)(b)4., F.S.—At the option of a local government, an airport master plan, and any subsequent amendments to the airport master plan,prepared by a licensed publicly owned and operated airport BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 29 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3174 Q.3.c under s. 333.06 may be incorporated into the local government comprehensive plan by the local government having jurisdiction under this act for the area in which the airport or projected airport development is located by the adoption of a comprehensive plan amendment. In the amendment to the local comprehensive plan that integrates the airport master plan, the comprehensive plan amendment shall address land use compatibility consistent with chapter 333 regarding airport zoning; the provision of regional transportation facilities for the efficient use and operation of the transportation system and airport; consistency with the local government transportation circulation element and applicable M.P.O. long-range transportation plans; the execution of any necessary interlocal agreements for the purposes of the provision of public facilities and services to maintain the adopted level-of-service standards for facilities subject to concurrency; and may address airport- related or aviation-related development.Development or expansion of an airport consistent with the adopted airport master plan that has been incorporated into the local comprehensive plan in compliance with this part, and airport-related or aviation-related development that has been addressed in the comprehensive plan amendment that incorporates the airport master plan, do not constitute a development of regional impact.Notwithstanding any other general law, an airport that has received a development-of-regional-impact development order pursuant to s. 380.06,but which is no longer required to undergo development-of-regional-impact review pursuant to this subsection, may rescind its development-of-regional-impact order upon written notification to the applicable local government. Upon receipt by the local government, the development-of-regional-impact development order shall be deemed rescinded. d 163.3194, F.S. — (1)(a) After a comprehensive plan, or element or portion thereof, has been adopted in conformity with this act, all development undertaken by, and all actions taken in regard to CL development orders by, governmental agencies in regard to land covered by such plan or element c shall be consistent with such plan or element as adopted. (b) All land development regulations enacted or amended shall be consistent with the adopted 0 comprehensive plan, or element or portion thereof, and any land development regulations existing at the time of adoption which are not consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan,or element or portion thereof, shall be amended so as to be consistent. If a local government allows an existing LO land development regulation which is inconsistent with the most recently adopted comprehensive plan, or element or portion thereof, to remain in effect, the local government shall adopt a schedule CN for bringing the land development regulation into conformity with the provisions of the most recently ` I adopted comprehensive plan, or element or portion thereof. During the interim period when the N provisions of the most recently adopted comprehensive plan, or element or portion thereof, and the T- land development regulations are inconsistent, the provisions of the most recently adopted comprehensive plan, or element or portion thereof, shall govern any action taken in regard to an application for a development order. C, a� 163.3201, F.S. — Relationship of comprehensive plan to exercise of land development regulatory authority.—It is the intent of this act that adopted comprehensive plans or elements thereof shall be implemented, in part, by the adoption and enforcement of appropriate local regulations on the development of lands and waters within an area. It is the intent of this act that the adoption and enforcement by a governing body of regulations for the development of land or the adoption and enforcement by a governing body of a land development code for an area shall be based on,be related to, and be a means of implementation for an adopted comprehensive plan as required by this act. VI. PROCESS Comprehensive Plan Amendments may be proposed by the Board of County Commissioners, the Planning Commission, the Director of Planning, or the owner or other person having a contractual BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 30 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3175 Q.3.c interest in property to be affected by a proposed amendment. The Director of Planning shall review and process applications as they are received and pass them onto the Development Review Committee and the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall hold at least one public hearing. The Planning Commission shall review the application, the reports and recommendations of the Department of Planning & Environmental Resources and the Development Review Committee and the testimony given at the public hearing. The Planning Commission shall submit its recommendations and findings to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The BOCC holds a public hearing to consider the transmittal of the proposed comprehensive plan amendment,and considers the staff report,staff recommendation,and the testimony given at the public hearing. The BOCC may or may not recommend transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency. The amendment is transmitted to State Land Planning Agency, which then reviews E the proposal and issues an Objections, Recommendations and Comments (ORC) Report. Upon receipt of the ORC report, the County has 180 days to adopt the amendments, adopt the amendments with changes or not adopt the amendment. a� VII. STAFF RECOMMENDATION E Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendment, with staff recommended edits. CL VIII. EXHIBITS 0 U A. Executive Summary of the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, 2020 Master Plan 0 C Update. B. Excerpt from the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, Airport Master Plan Update LO outlining proposed airfield improvements. C. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Finding Of No Significant Impact And Record Of Decision on the Environmental Assessment for Runway and Parallel Ni Taxiway Separation Improvements at the Marathon International Airport. 00 17 V- i 0 CL 4i E c� BOCC SR 01.18.2023 Page 31 of 31 File 2022-105 Packet Pg. 3176 Q.3.e Exhibit B Excerpt from the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, Airport Master Plan Update outlining proposed airfield improvements: To meet FAA design,standards„the Master pllan'Update C 200, g recommends the following key aiurfield imlproveiment�s:: - � � ''A 09 00 00 Shift Runway 7-25 to the northwest 40 feet to provide a CL r,';u i'dawa runway-to-taxiwway centeiriillinle separation distance of 24 2.016� "029 2026 20'..l6 c� feet.Run°wway7-25 has a will of 100 feet„but it us Ipllainimed to uuuu CL �I�ria: °��al:a�^^,��¢I drwr�r, 2'f w�'Vnrl e':Br,�.nq:}in . !bA�1�:i �dl&,('rG4f� be reduced to 75 feet upoin completion of the runway shiftCL piro�ect inn coimpliance uth stalumldairds. r rllroa��t arpwr rw aria 77 Gdi`R1 dw�L h°i�u 815,n:��0 t81,1178 U lelnl l r) , it Recon stir uct Tax iway C west of its existing Ilocatiain to 0 mitigate direct access from the cargos alpircan to Runway 7-25„ 111111111 wru'ivaall S qru p'Voli liar. Annual l AIvcraftOp erator�mr wlwFa-rnarxrd+,1 CL ReconstructTaxilway lEBtoelllnmiunate,wide expainiseof ;i wIIIPr[t 1- A irrliiirwu;, ll ;.ill.,Iil%,!Cv�"wtOW11l (C,1l1)n1u;rlty] vr„IP,,',Us pavement Air"wuunitll f"wliuL.unt�'t:�mL14tL.un°tl:uawulwx �IIaL.wulw«tul�t.�� ,� CL Replace the existing runway and tax'ilw, ay lighting system. I /, I;a I :,tlJ I a r;, I 199 I,i l dc sr,"�I Duriiin,g Hurrncane Irma,the aurfielid lighting system,including � the mei lm untelmsity Ir ulr wavay and taxllwaly Ilights, was takeoff Ilength required to oper,ate most types of business sullornergedl by a storu-nl suirge Though the airfield Ilightling jet all rcraftwithout imposing significaint. eight pein�altlies U) system rennaiins functional,it shoulld be replaced when the or irequiring intermedoate fuel stop vwhein flying nonstolp to � runway Ins,irelllocated., medium or Ioinlg;-haul destinations.' hilVe the proposed 392- 0 foot irunway extensio nl is not°uwairranted in the slhort:teirrru, it CL Realugnlireconstruct Taxiiwway D firorn arnl alr_uite-anglledl rluui should be incorporated into the Airport layout Plllan(ALP)in exit.to a per peirldicuIair irunway exliit, order to 1protect the safety and aiirsipac:e surfaces associated C 0 with the puiroposed runway extension from incompatible land � Rernove existing taxuwMray and alarrmin Ipaveiment on the noirt.h uses., slide of the approach to Runway 25„ The Master Pllain also recoimimeinds the identification of lmlplleirrruent new taxiway nomenclature:To imeet FAA AC dlevellopment areas for future,geneiralll aviation facil[ities 150f5340-18 reciu:uureui it is recommended that the lnlrlludiiiumg;aircraft apron,automobile parking spaces,and 0- 4- parallllei taxiway south)of IRunway'T-2.5 Iroul.to Ible airciraft Ihaingairs.'Thle fuel fairirrru currenfhy located in the CL designated)as Taxiway A,however;all stub taxiways are middle of the wrest generall aviation apron should also be piroposed to be designated as,Althrough A6. Similarly,the relocated to free up space for aircraft operations. X connector taxi Raines from pairalllel Taxiway A to the varucaus W agpron areas are proposed)to be renamed as B I through IR20. The Airport does not currently have a dedicated maintenance storage facility.The equipment is stored Ina CL Relocate,the existing Automated Surface Observing Systems shed,a storage container,and in the girass area adjacent (ASOS)to allow ifoir the expansiion of existing general aviation to the ASOS.To provide indoor storage, iim a consolidated � alpron„ fall as wwelllll as to create office space foair imaiinternance personnel,the construction of a 2,000 square feet 0 The,1alaastelr (Plan proposes the extension of Runway 7-,25 maintenance facilluty adjacent to and west of the existing froim 5,008 feet to 5,400 feet to provide the inecessary passeumlg,eir terminal facillity us irecommernlded. � W ............ ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ...................... 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U) C E CL CL E 0 U 0 CL i i U) a 0 0 CL 0 U 4i E c� Packet Pg. 3180 Q.3.f Orlando Airports District Office 8427 South Park Circle,Suite 524 U.S. Department Orlando, FL 32819 of Transportation Phone: (407)487-7720 Fax:(407)487-7135 Federal Aviation Administration March 30, 2020 [Sent via email to strickland-richard@monroecounty-fl.gov] U) Mr. Richard Strickland Director of Airports Key West International Airport 3491 S. Roosevelt Blvd Key West,Florida 33040 d Re: Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision Environmental Assessment for Runway and Parallel Taxiway CL Separation Improvements a' Florida Keys Marathon International Airport o U Dear Mr. Strickland, CL d Monroe County requested the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) environmental approval to shift the Runway 7-25 centerline 40 feet to the northwest to meet applicable runway-to-taxiway separation standards at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport. I The FAA independently reviewed the Environmental Assessment(EA)prepared for the project and determined the EA is consistent with the Council on Environmental Quality's regulations that implement the National Environmental Policy Act(40 CFR §1500) and it was prepared in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F and Order 5050.413. Consistent with 40 CFR §1501.4(e), �I the FAA has prepared a Finding of No Significant Impact(FONSI) and Record of Decision (ROD). Enclosed is a signed copy of the FONSI/ROD. The FONSI/ROD is issued pursuant to any conditions and permits that are discussed and indicated in the EA, and which are U) considered to be conditions of approval. 0 It is important to note that the environmental approval provided in the FONSEROD is contingent upon completion of the following: 1. Conclusion of FAA's consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the County's implementation of any mitigation or conservation measures deemed necessary during the consultation process. Until such time that consultation is concluded and conservation measures are implemented, Monroe County shall not alter or affect any vegetation and habitat associated with the Stock Island tree snail and the Simpson's tree cactus. 2. The County demonstrating the project's consistency with local comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, and/or land use plans and obtaining all necessary local approvals. Until such time that consistency is demonstrated and approvals are obtained, Monroe County shall not alter or affect the existing tropical hardwood hammock along Aviation Boulevard that serves as a buffer between the airport and the residences to the north. Likewise, construction on the runway cannot be initiated until consistency is demonstrated. Packet Pg. 3181 Q.3.f 2 3. Completion of the FAA's risk determination on the Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) and the County implementing appropriate measures, as needed, to satisfy RPZ land use guidelines. A Notice of Availability of the FONSI/ROD must be published in a local newspaper of general circulation. Please complete the enclosed draft notice and publish it for a minimum of three days. Please provide a copy of the newspaper's Affidavit of Publication of the notice to me. If there are any questions,please feel free to contact me by telephone at(407)487-7296 or email at peter.m.green@faa.gov. Sincerely, Peter Matthias Digitally signed by Peter Matthias Green Green Date:2020.03.30 15:04:06 E 04'00' Peter M. Green, AICP Environmental Protection Specialist C, E 0 Enclosures is 0 i I I U) 0 LL i 0 U E c� Packet Pg. 3182 Q.3.f OW U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Orlando Airports District Office Orlando, Florida E 0 U 0 FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND RECORD OF DECISION Environmental Assessment for Runway and Parallel Taxiway Separation Improvements at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport 0 CL Marathon, Florida U March 30, 2020 Packet Pg. 3183 Q.3.f Department of Transportation-Federal Aviation Administration Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision March 30,2020 BACKGROUND: The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport (MTH) is owned and operated by Monroe County (also referred to in this document as the "County" or "Airport Sponsor"). The airport is a public-use general aviation airport that supports air charter, air taxi, air cargo, and general aviation activity. The airport's role is classified as a Regional Airport in the Federal Aviation Administration's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). The City of Marathon and the airport are located on Vaca Key in the middle portion of the Florida Keys. The distance between the centerlines of Runway 7-25 and parallel Taxiway A is 200 feet. Applicable FAA airport design standards require a runway-to-taxiway separation distance of 240 feet. Monroe County requested approval to shift the Runway 7-25 centerline 40 feet to the northwest to provide the required separation distance. Because the proposed improvements require federal action, an Environmental Assessment (EA) was prepared by the County for the FAA's use in complying with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). The EA was prepared in accordance with Council on Environmental U Quality (CEQ) regulations implementing NEPA; FAA Order 5050.4B, NEPA � Implementing Instructions for Airport Actions; and FAA Order 1050.1 F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures. This Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Record of Decision (ROD) provides the FAA's environmental determination, approval, and conditions for agency actions necessary to implement the Proposed Action. This FONSI/ROD is based on information and analyses contained in the attached Environmental Assessment for Runway and Taxiway Separation Improvements, which is incorporated by reference, and other related documents available to the agency. The ROD is issued in accordance with CEQ regulations at 40 CFR §1505.2. U) a PROPOSED ACTION: The Proposed Action includes the following components: _ • Shift Runway 7-25 to the northwest 40 feet to provide a runway-to- taxiway centerline separation distance of 240 feet. This involves constructing 40 feet by 5,008 feet of new runway pavement on the north side of the runway; reconstructing 35 feet by 5,008 feet of existing runway pavement; and removing 65 feet of excess runway and shoulder 0 pavement on the south side of the runway. The runway is presently 100 q X feet wide. The proposed runway width will be 75 feet. • Construct new blast pads at relocated runway ends. • Demolish existing excess pavement on Taxiway B and Taxiway E. Demolish existing Taxiway C and Taxiway D. Reconstruct Taxiway C west of its existing location. Reconstruct Taxiway D perpendicular to relocated runway. Construct new Taxiway F. Florida Keys Marathon International Airport 1 Environmental Assessment for Runway and Taxiway Separation Improvements Packet Pg. 3184 Q.3.f Department of Transportation-Federal Aviation Administration Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision March 30,2020 • Relocate and/or install new runway edge lights and threshold lights. Relocate and/or install new Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) on Runway 7 end. Relocate the Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI) for both runway ends. • Modify markings, lighting, and signage on connecting Taxiways B, C, D, and E. • Grade the Runway Safety Area (RSA). • Clear a 40-foot wide by 5,608-foot long strip of vegetation on the north side of the shifted runway within the Runway Object Free Area (ROFA). No fill or excavation would occur in the area to be cleared. • Trim or remove select trees to clear the relocated runway Threshold Siting Surface. • Remove existing taxiway and apron pavement on the north side of the 0 approach to Runway 25. U 0 • Add drainage and utilities necessary to implement the Proposed Action. • Update existing area navigation (RNAV) Global Positional System (GPS) instrument approach procedures to reflect the 40-foot lateral shift of Runway 7-25. PURPOSE AND NEED: In 2015, the County initiated discussions with the FAA for project funding to rehabilitate the runway's pavement. At that time, the Florida Department of Transportation's pavement analysis report recommended the I runway pavement undergo rehabilitation. The FAA advised the Airport Sponsor that it could not participate financially in the project until the runway-to-taxiway centerline separation standards are meta Therefore, there is a need for the Airport 0 Sponsor to meet applicable airport design standards at MTH. 0 The purpose of the Proposed Action is to: 1) bring the Airport into compliance with FAA runway-to-taxiway separation standards applicable to MTH, 2) eliminate existing operational restrictions for Group II aircraft, 3) improve the pavement condition of the runway, and 4) enhance safety. 0 q FEDERAL ACTIONS: The requested federal actions include: 1. Unconditional approval of portions of the MTH Airport Layout Plan that depicts the components of the Proposed Action pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Sections 40103(b), 44718, and 47107(a)(16), and Title 14 CFR Parts 77, 157, and 139. ' MTH presently operates under a conditional Modification to Standards.The Airport Sponsor also implements a safety-based Large Aircraft Operational Plan that restricts the use of the runway and taxiway system when large aircraft depart and land at the airport. Florida Keys Marathon International Airport 2 Environmental Assessment for Runway and Taxiway Separation Improvements Packet Pg. 3185 Q.3.f Department of Transportation-Federal Aviation Administration Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision March 30,2020 2. The approval necessary to process applications for federal funding for those eligible development items qualifying under the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, as amended, and recodified at 49 U.S. Code (U.S.C.) 47101, et seq. 3. Revision of air traffic control approach and departure procedures. U) ESTIMATED TIMEFRAME: Implementation of the Proposed Action would likely be phased over several federal fiscal years. It is anticipated the Proposed Action would be complete by 2023. ALTERNATIVES: In addition to the Proposed Action, alternatives were examined in Section 2 of the EA. These alternatives are described below. Relocate Taxiway A — This alternative would shift Taxiway A 40 feet to the southeast, towards aircraft parking aprons, hangars, and other airport facilities, to meet the runway-to-parallel taxiway separation standards. Although this U alternative would satisfy the purpose of and need for the project, it would t adversely affect many of the airport's tenants and their operations. In addition, there would be a substantial reduction in usable aircraft parking apron, aircraft tie-down positions, and T-hangar units. Given the airport's constrained location and lack of developable land, this alternative was eliminated from further consideration in the EA. Relocate Runway 7-25 and Taxiway A — This alternative would relocate the Runway 7-25 centerline 12.5 feet to the northwest and the Taxiway A centerline 27.5 feet to the southeast. Although this alternative would satisfy the purpose of and need for the project, it is a more complex and costly alternative because both the runway and taxiway would be relocated. Given the construction phase complexities and cost involved, this alternative was eliminated from further 0 consideration in the EA. It No-Action Alternative— Under this alternative, the County would not implement the Proposed Action and FAA airport design standards will continue to not be met at MTH. However, the No-Action Alternative was retained in the EA in accordance with NEPA and CEQ regulations 0 c� ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: As documented in the attached EA, the Proposed Action and the No-Action Alternative were evaluated for potential impacts on the environmental resource categories identified in FAA Order 1050.1 F. The Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences sections of the EA (Sections 3 and 4, respectively) provide a description of existing conditions and an analysis of direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts. Under the No-Action Alternative, the proposed runway shift would not be implemented and there would be no environmental impacts. Airport design Florida Keys Marathon International Airport 3 Environmental Assessment for Runway and Taxiway Separation Improvements Packet Pg. 3186 Q.3.f Department of Transportation-Federal Aviation Administration Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision March 30,2020 standards related to runway and taxiway separation distance would continue to not be met. The Proposed Action would not alter the type or number of aircraft that use MTH. The Proposed Action would shift the approach and departure paths to the runway 40 feet to the northwest and slightly increase taxi distances between the runway E and aircraft hangars and parking aprons. Impacts associated with the Proposed Action are discussed below. Air Quality — Monroe County is located in an attainment area for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards criteria air pollutants and is not subject to the requirements of a State Implementation Plan. Construction activities would generate minor and temporary emissions. A very slight increase in operational emissions would occur because of a small increase in taxi distances and the impact would be negligible. The Proposed Action would not cause significant air quality impacts. c0 It Biological Resources — The Proposed Action would clear 40 feet of trees and shrubs along the edge of a 220-foot wide strip of vegetation that runs along the north side of the airfield. No fill or excavation would take place in the cleared area. Mitigation for loss of habitat values associated with tropical hardwood hammock and mangrove wetlands would be provided off-site. The Proposed Action would also affect approximately 0.22 acre of mangrove wetlands, which are designated as Essential Fish Habitat (EFH). Due to limited tidal influence and access to the mangrove wetlands, the Proposed Action would have no adverse effect on EFH. I Federally-Listed Species — No Critical Habitat is present on or adjacent to the project site. Through consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), it was determined the Proposed Action may affect, not likely to adversely affect Blodgett's wild mercury, Garber's spurge, sand flax, Semaphore cactus, and Simpson's tree cactus. These plant species are also state-listed. The project site would be surveyed for these species prior to construction. Any individual plants of these species found within the project site would be relocated to an area that would not be disturbed. 0 Based on the ongoing consultation with the USFWS, the FAA determined the Proposed Action may affect, not likely to adversely affect the federally-listed American crocodile, Eastern indigo snake, Key silverside, mangrove rivulus, and Stock Island tree snail. In addition, consultation with the National Marine Fisheries Service determined the Proposed Action would have no effect on the smalltooth sawfish. State-Listed Species — Other than the species listed discussed above, no effects on state-listed plant and animal species are anticipated. Florida Keys Marathon International Airport 4 Environmental Assessment for Runway and Taxiway Separation Improvements Packet Pg. 3187 Q.3.f Department of Transportation-Federal Aviation Administration Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision March 30,2020 Section 7 Consultation — FAA initiated consultation with the USFWS and the consultation is on-going. During the consultation process, the FAA and USFWS agreed to the following: 1. The FAA and Monroe County agree to have their agents conduct a survey for the Stock Island tree snail at the Marathon Airport runway relocation project site, and provide a report detailing the results of the survey to the USFWS, prior to completion of the USFWS's consultation on the project. The survey will be conducted in accordance with the Service's "Stock Island Tree Snail Survey Protocol." 2. For the purposes of completing the Environmental Assessment, the Environmental Assessment will reflect FAA's determination of May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect the Stock Island tree snail. The EA will include Monroe County's commitment to have their agent survey for the Stock Island tree snail during the permitting process. Upon 0 completion of the survey, should the Stock Island tree snail be identified U It on the project site, Monroe County would, in coordination with the USFWS, agree to relocate the snails to appropriate habitat. Relocation would not occur until the FAA receives the USFWS's signed Biological Opinion for the project. 3. With USFWS concurrence with this approach, the FAA can issue a FONSI/ROD for the project, committing to the survey and mitigation strategy, yet allowing the project to move forward into design and permitting. 4. Upon completion of the Stock Island tree snail survey during permitting the Draft Biological Assessment will be finalized to reflect the FAA's determination for the project's effects to the Stock Island tree snail. The 0 determination will be listed as either "may affect, not likely to adversely It I affect", if no Stock Island tree snails are observed during the survey, or "may affect, likely to adversely affect", if Stock Island tree snails are observed during the survey. 5. The Environmental Assessment and Biological Assessment will reflect 0 the cactus species found on site as the Harrisia fragrans. U 6. In the revised Draft Biological Assessment, after completion of the .. Environmental Assessment, but prior to the conclusion of formal consultation, Monroe County will provide a detailed relocation plan for the Simpson's apple cactus for review and approval by USFWS. The environmental approval provided in this Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision is contingent on the conclusion of FAA's consultation with the USFWS and the County's implementation of any Florida Keys Marathon International Airport 5 Environmental Assessment for Runway and Taxiway Separation Improvements Packet Pg. 3188 Q.3.f Department of Transportation-Federal Aviation Administration Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision March 30,2020 mitigation or conservation measures deemed necessary during the consultation process. Until such time that consultation is concluded and conservation measures are implemented, Monroe County shall not alter or affect any vegetation and habitat associated with the Stock Island tree snail and the Simpson's tree cactus. E Climate — Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the construction of the proposed runway extension are expected to be minor and temporary. The Proposed Action would not increase aircraft activity at MTH. The very small increase in aircraft taxi distance would have a negligible effect on GHG emissions. The Proposed Action would not result in significant climate or climate change impacts. Coastal Resources — The Proposed Action would clear vegetation within 0.22 acre of mangrove wetlands designated as Essential Fish Habitat (EFH). Of the affected wetlands, only 0.18 acre is tidally influenced and the connection to tidal 0 U waters is through a pipe under an adjacent roadway. Although no adverse effects t on EFH are anticipated, mitigation for the loss of wetland habitat will be provided during the project's permitting phase. This mitigation would also compensate the minor impacts to EFH. During construction, measures would be implemented to control erosion and sedimentation. Although there would be a net decrease in the amount of impervious surface at MTH, the airport's stormwater management system would be modified to attenuate and treat stormwater runoff from the shifted runway. These measures would minimize the potential for indirect impacts to the remaining wetlands, mangroves, and EFH. I The Draft EA was submitted to the Florida State Clearinghouse for review. In its response, the Clearinghouse stated the State "has no objections to allocation of federal funds for the subject project and, therefore, the funding award is consistent 0 with the Florida Coastal Management Program". The State's final concurrence of It I the project's consistency with the FCMP will be determined during the environmental permitting process. Based on the analysis contained in the EA and the State of Florida's review, the Proposed Action would not cause significant coastal resource impacts. 0 U DOT Act, Section 4(f) Resources — The Proposed Action will not directly affect any publicly-owned parks; recreation areas; or wildlife and waterfowl refuge of national, state, or local significance; and publicly or privately owned land from an historic site of national, state, or local significance. The analysis in the EA did not identify any meaningful indirect effects on Section 4(f) resources. Therefore, the Proposed Action would have no significant impact on Section 4(f) resources. Farmlands—The Proposed Action would not affect any farm land or prime, unique, or statewide and locally important farmland soils. Florida Keys Marathon International Airport 6 Environmental Assessment for Runway and Taxiway Separation Improvements Packet Pg. 3189 Q.3.f Department of Transportation-Federal Aviation Administration Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision March 30,2020 Hazardous Materials, Solid Waste, and Pollution Prevention — An environmental database search and site reconnaissance revealed no known sites or areas with environmental concerns within or adjacent to the project site. The Proposed Action would not alter existing hazardous materials/waste generation, storage, or transport practices at the airport. The Proposed Action will not affect any existing or former landfills. No significant impacts related to hazardous materials, solid wastes, and pollution are anticipated. Historical, Architectural, Archeological and Cultural Resources —A review of the Florida Master Site File and field surveys showed no previously recorded E historic, archaeological, or cultural resources within the Area of Potential Effect (APE) established for the proposed undertaking. A Historic Resources Survey and E Cultural Resource Assessment Survey were conducted for the Proposed Action. The surveys did not identify any resources within the APE. CIL CL Consultation was initiated with the Florida State Historic Preservation Officer 0 U (SHPO) and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Both parties concurred with the FAA's t determination that the Proposed Action would have no effect on historic properties. Based on the research and consultation conducted, the Proposed Action would not affect historic architectural, archaeological, and cultural resources. I Land Use — The Proposed Action would allow the airport to meet FAA airport design standards. This is consistent with Monroe County's Comprehensive Plan, which states that "airport facilities shall be built to meet or exceed federal, state, and local safety regulations." Monroe County, as the Airport Sponsor, maintains land use and environmental permitting control over the Airport. Applicable land use controls in the City of Marathon's Comprehensive Plan were considered. Similar to the County's plan, the City's requires that airport development activities shall not take place in environmentally sensitive areas, unless a viable alternative is not 0 available. It I 0 Use of the shifted runway would not affect existing or planned off-airport land uses. The Proposed Action would not cause significant off-airport impacts, divide or disrupt the community, or otherwise influence land use patterns or development near the Airport. The shifted Runway Protection Zones (RPZ) would remain 0 entirely on airport property; however, portions of two hangars and the Monroe County Public Works maintenance facility would encroach into the RPZ. Monroe .. County will conduct an analysis for these facilities to determine what risk may be posed to people and property. If the FAA determines the level of risk is acceptable, the structures could remain within the RPZ. If the FAA determines the level of risk as unacceptable, these facilities would be relocated outside the Runway 25 RPZ. Florida Keys Marathon International Airport 7 Environmental Assessment for Runway and Taxiway Separation Improvements Packet Pg. 3190 Q.3.f Department of Transportation-Federal Aviation Administration Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision March 30,2020 Construction of the Proposed Action would remove a 40-foot strip of vegetation on the edge of the tropical hardwood hammock"buffer" on the north side of the airfield. The width of the hardwood hammock would be reduce from 220 feet to 180 feet. The County's Comprehensive Plan offers specific protections for this hardwood hammock. The plan states that Monroe County "shall maintain the existing hammock along Aviation Boulevard as a buffer between the Marathon Airport and the residences to the north." Additionally, although not specific to the hardwood hammock, the Plan states "development activities to construct or expand airport or airstrip facilities shall not take place in environmentally sensitive areas unless a viable alternative is not available. Mitigation and restoration shall occur when there is no other alternative than to disturb environmentally sensitive areas." Appendix C of the EA contains a letter from Monroe County stating that the County Planning and Environmental Resources Department, in cooperation with the Airport Department, have initiated the process to amend the Comprehensive Plan to allow the airport to modify the buffer area to allow the airport meet FAA design standards. E U The Monroe County Comprehensive Plan and related Land Development Code 0 amendments necessary to implement the Proposed Action require local approval. Therefore, it is not possible at this time to know if the needed amendments would be approved or upheld. I The need to amend the County's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code could be substantial issues locally, but would not necessarily result in a significant impact under NEPA. Based on the information considered, the Proposed Action would not have a significant impact on land use or land use controls if the Proposed Action is approved locally and any required mitigation is provided. The environmental approval provided in this Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision is contingent on the County demonstrating the 0 Proposed Action's consistency with local comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, and/or land use plans and obtaining all necessary local approvals. Until such time that consistency is demonstrated and approvals are obtained, Monroe County shall not alter or affect the existing tropical hardwood hammock along Aviation Boulevard that serves as a buffer between the airport and the residences to the north. Likewise, construction 0 on the runway cannot be initiated until consistency is demonstrated. The q environmental approval provided in this Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision is also contingent on the FAA's risk determination on the RPZ and the County implementing appropriate measures, as needed, to satisfy RPZ land use guidelines. Natural Resources — Construction of the Proposed Action would use common pavement-related construction materials. These materials are not scarce or unusual in nature in Florida. Given the location of the airport, these materials would be likely be hauled from mainland south Florida locations. The Proposed Action Florida Keys Marathon International Airport 8 Environmental Assessment for Runway and Taxiway Separation Improvements Packet Pg. 3191 Q.3.f Department of Transportation-Federal Aviation Administration Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision March 30,2020 would have a negligible effect on energy and fuel consumption at MTH. No significant natural resource or energy supply impacts would occur. Noise and Compatible Land Use — Construction-related noise would be temporary and the effects would not be significant. Some nighttime construction activity is anticipated; however, the construction activities, including noise emissions, would be subject to local codes and ordinances. The Proposed Action would not increase or alter the type and amount of aviation activity at the airport. However, the Proposed Action would result in a slight shift in approach and departure flight paths. A noise analysis was prepared using the latest version of FAA's noise model (AEDT 2d). When compared to the No-Action Alternative, nine additional residences on the north side of the airport would be included in the DNL 65 noise contour in 2024. However, twelve residences on the south and east sides of the airport would no longer be in the contour. When compared to the No-Action Alternative in 2029, 17 residences north of the airport 0 U would be newly included in the DNL 65 noise contour and 21 residences on the � south and east sides of the airport would be removed from the contour. In both study years, none of the residences located within, or newly within, the DNL 65 contour would experience a noise increase of DNL 1.5 dB or greater. Based on FAA's guidance for preparing NEPA impact evaluations, significant noise impacts would not occur if the Proposed Action was implemented. Therefore, mitigation is not required for the purpose of reducing the impact below the threshold indicating a significant impact. Although mitigation is not required for this project under FAA's NEPA guidelines, the County will continue to evaluate programs to address land use compatibility issues that result from operation of the airport. Socioeconomics, Environmental Justice, And Children's Environmental Health and Safety Risks — The Proposed Action would not affect public service demands or affect social conditions. The Proposed Action would not require the It I acquisition of land nor would it displace any residences or businesses. The Proposed Action would not affect local transportation networks. No significant socioeconomic impacts would occur. Because the project would not have significant impacts, disproportionately high 0 and adverse environmental effects on minority and low-income populations would not occur. The project site would not affect any schools, daycare facilities, parks, .. or children's health clinics. No significant Environmental Justice and children's health and safety risk impacts would occur. c� Visual Effects Including Light Emissions— Construction activities would mostly take place during normal daytime hours. However, some nighttime construction may be necessary to minimize impacts to airfield operations. Common equipment and measures are available to minimize light emissions at night. In addition, the remaining vegetation buffer along the north side of the airfield will also serve to Florida Keys Marathon International Airport 9 Environmental Assessment for Runway and Taxiway Separation Improvements Packet Pg. 3192 Q.3.f Department of Transportation-Federal Aviation Administration Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision March 30,2020 reduce nighttime construction lighting and noise. In regard to visual effect, the Proposed Action would not introduce new light types or sources to the MTH airfield. In addition, 180 feet of the existing 220 feet of vegetation buffer on the north side of the airport will remain in place. Although changes in the visual setting may be noticeable, they would not be significant. E U) Water Resources Wetlands — The Proposed action would clear vegetation within 0.22 acre of jurisdictional wetlands. This includes 0.18 acre of tidally influenced mangrove wetlands and 0.04 acre of isolated mangrove wetland. The wetlands would not be excavated or filled. Mitigation would be provided to offset the impacts. Anticipated mitigation would create mangrove wetlands on nearby County-owned property. Mitigation plans will be finalized during the project's permitting process. No significant wetland impacts are anticipated. 0 Floodplains—MTH is located entirely within a 100-year floodplain. No practicable U It alternative that would avoid the floodplain is available. The airfield pavement would be constructed at the existing runway elevation; no substantial fill or excavation activities would occur; and no structures that could impede floodwaters would be built or modified as part of the Proposed Action. There would be no significant floodplain impacts. Surface Waters and Groundwater — The Proposed Action would not directly impact surface waters. A net decrease in impervious surface at the airport (10.5 acres) is anticipated. However, the project would require modification to the I airport's stormwater management system and state-issued Environmental Resource Permit. Stormwater management system improvements are anticipated to include, but may not limited to, the construction of swales and detention pond 0 upgrades. It 0 Commonly-accepted measures to minimize erosion and sedimentation and maintain water quality during construction are available and would be required in the project's construction plans and specifications. Measures outlined in FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370.10H, Standards for Specifying the Construction of 0 Airports, would also be implemented to minimize the potential for water quality q impacts. Prior to construction, the contractor will be required to obtain and comply with the conditions contained in the state-issued National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for discharges from construction activities. c� The Proposed Action will not introduce any new or different activities at the airport that would affect the quality of surface waters or groundwater. No significant water resource impacts are anticipated. Florida Keys Marathon International Airport 10 Environmental Assessment for Runway and Taxiway Separation Improvements Packet Pg. 3193 Q.3.f Department of Transportation-Federal Aviation Administration Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision March 30,2020 Drinking Water Supplies—The proposed action would not increase water use at the airport and would not affect a public drinking water infrastructure or supplies. Wild and Scenic Rivers — The proposed action will not affect Wild and Scenic Rivers or river segments included in the National Rivers Inventory. E Cumulative Impacts—The past, present, and future cumulative projects identified in Section 4.14 of the EA have generated, or are anticipated to generate, low level or no environmental impacts. The projects are subject to different environmental regulatory programs, some of which may require compensatory mitigation or mitigation to reduce impacts below levels considered significant. The minor impacts associated with the Proposed Action, when considered in addition to other projects considered, are not expected to exceed any threshold that would indicate a significant impact. OTHER FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ACTIONS AND PERMITS: 0 U Monroe County is required to obtain all permits and regulatory approvals 0 necessary to implement the Proposed Action. The permits identified in the EA are listed below. • Florida Department of Environmental Protection - Environmental Resource Permit and NPDES Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge from Large and Small Construction Activities • South Florida Water Management District - Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) I • Monroe County — Comprehensive plan consistency and land development approvals • Local Construction Permits _ CONSISTENCY WITH APPROVED PLANS OR LAWS: The Proposed Action is consistent with the current Airport Layout Plan. The Proposed Action is consistent with environmental plans, laws, and administrative environmental determinations of federal, state, and regional agencies. As discussed in Sections 4.2.3.2 and 4.8.3.2 of the EA, amendments to the County's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code and issuance of local approvals are required before the project can be implemented. MITIGATION MEASURES: The Proposed Action would not cause significant environmental impacts that require mitigation. However, other regulatory programs applicable to the Proposed Action require the County to provide mitigation and implement certain protective measures. As discussed in the EA, the County will be responsible for implementing the following mitigation measures: Florida Keys Marathon International Airport 11 Environmental Assessment for Runway and Taxiway Separation Improvements Packet Pg. 3194 Q.3.f Department of Transportation-Federal Aviation Administration Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision March 30,2020 • Provide payment into Monroe County's Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund or provide alternate mitigation for clearing 4.65 acres of hammock habitat. • Provide mitigation for 0.22 acre of mangrove wetland impacts. • Develop and implement a relocation plan for the Simpson's apple cactus. • Conduct surveys for the Stock Island tree snail. After FAA's consultation with US Fish and wildlife Service is completed, the County will implement the mitigation measures agreed upon by both federal agencies. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT: Early coordination was conducted with select federal, E state, and local agencies at the outset of the study to gather information and identify issues of concern relative to the proposed action. The Draft EA was made available for agency and public review. The Notice of U Availability of the Draft EA was published in the Key West Citizen newspaper, a t local newspaper of general circulation, on October 11, 2019 and in the Keys Weekly newspaper on October 17, 2019. The Draft EA was available for review at MTH and the Monroe County Public Library, and for download from the County's website. The Draft EA was also submitted to the Florida State Clearinghouse. A Public Workshop and Public Hearing were held on November 13, 2019. FUNDING: The EA indicates that the Proposed Action would be implemented using a combination of FAA grants, Florida Department of Transportation grants, and County funds. The EA provides information necessary for the FAA to fulfill its obligations under NEPA. The FAA's environmental findings on the Proposed Action do not signify an FAA commitment to provide financial support for the Proposed Action. A funding commitment can only be made if, and when, Monroe 0 County submits a federal grant application for a specific, eligible project and FAA's t consideration of the separate Federal funding criteria prescribed by 49 USC 47115(d) and 49 USC 40117. 0 U E c� Florida Keys Marathon International Airport 12 Environmental Assessment for Runway and Taxiway Separation Improvements Packet Pg. 3195 Q.3.f Department of Transportation-Federal Aviation Administration Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision March 30,2020 FEDERAL FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT: I have carefully and thoroughly considered the facts contained in the attached Environmental Assessment (EA). Based on my independent review, I find the EA is consistent with FAA's regulations and is consistent with the Council on Environmental Quality's regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (40 CFR Part 1500) as well as FAA's Orders 1050.1 F and 5050.413 for implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA. Consequently, I find the proposed Federal action will not significantly affect the quality of the human environment or include any condition requiring any consultation pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of NEPA. As a result, the FAA issues this Finding of No Significant Impact, determining that an Environmental Impact Statement for this action is not necessary. CL BARTHOLOMEW Digitally signed by 0 BARTHOLOMEW VERNACE U APPROVED: VERNACE Date:2020.03.30 14:24:25-04'00' 0 Bart Vernace, Manager, Orlando Airports District Office CL DATE: March 30, 2020 I DISAPPROVED: I DATE: U) C 0 0 CL 0 U 4i c� Florida Keys Marathon International Airport 13 Environmental Assessment for Runway and Taxiway Separation Improvements Packet Pg. 3196 Q.3.f Department of Transportation-Federal Aviation Administration Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision March 30,2020 RECORD OF DECISION AND ORDER I have carefully considered the FAA's statutory mandate to ensure the safe and efficient use of the national airspace system as well as the other aeronautical goals and objectives discussed in the EA. My review of the EA and determination regarding issuance of the FONSI included evaluation of the purpose and need that E this proposed action would serve, the alternate means of achieving the purpose and need, the environmental impacts associated with these alternatives, and any mitigation necessary to preserve and enhance the human, cultural, and natural environment. My review also considered the conditions and requirements E prescribed in the Biological Resources and Land Use sections of the FONSI related to the completion of Section 7 consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the need for the Airport Sponsor to obtain local Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code approvals. Under the authority delegated to me by the FAA Administrator, I find the proposed 0 U action described in the EA is reasonably supported. I, therefore, direct that action t be taken to carry forward the necessary agency actions discussed in the EA and in the attached FONSI. This Record of Decision (ROD) represents the FAA's final decision and approval for the actions identified in the EA and constitutes a final order of the FAA Administrator subject to review by the Courts of Appeal of the United States in accordance with the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 46110. Any party seeking to stay implementation of the ROD must file an application with the FAA prior to seeking judicial relief as provided in Rule 18(a) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. BARTHOLOMEW Digitally signed by BARTHOLOMEW VERNACE APPROVED: VERNACE Date:2020.03.30 14:24:50-04'00' Bart Vernace, Manager, Orlando Airports District Office 0 CL DATE: March 30, 2020 0 DISAPPROVED: U DATE: E c� Florida Keys Marathon International Airport 14 Environmental Assessment for Runway and Taxiway Separation Improvements Packet Pg. 3197 Exhibit A Executive Summary of the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, 2020 Master Plan Update. , Y a. I r a m � W i uuuu . 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",. � r�N „ ',.. �i�r��, �. ✓�i,ir,.. �//f�� / r r �i„q� r;,r�r.7l Table of Contents 1.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................3-5 1.2 The Master Planning Process........................................................................................................6 1.3 Aviation Activity Forecasts.......................................................................................................7-10 1.4 Demand/Capacity Analysis and Facility Requirements.....................................................11-12 1.5 Proposed Airport Development Program...........................................................................14-20 1.5.1 Airfield Improvements...............................................................................................15-16 1.5.2 General Aviation/Fixed Based Operator Facility Development...............................17 1.5.3 Airport Support Facility Development....................................................................18-19 1.5.4 Airport Support Facility Development.........................................................................19 1.6 Program Phasing.....................................................................................................................21-22 1.7 Financial Plan...........................................................................................................................23-25 Illll iiiiis f ""ra I III1e Table1-1: Phasing Program.........................................................................................................................22 Illll.........iiiiis IIIIIIIIIIII�� Illll �iiiii llll iiiii°��a Exhibit 1-1:Airport Location Map................................................................................................................4 Exhibit 1-2:Airport Vicinity Map..................................................................................................................4 Exhibit 1-3:The Master Planning Process..................................................................................................6 Exhibit 1-4: Historical Aircraft Operations:CY 2006-CY 2016.................................................................8 Exhibit 1-5: Forecast Aircraft Operations by Fleet Mix.............................................................................9 Exhibit 1-6: Forecast of Based Aircraft by Type.......................................................................................10 Exhibit 1-7:Annual Service Volume(Capacity)Versus Annual Aircraft Operations(Demand)........12 Exhibit 1-8:Airport Development Program.......................................................................................15-20 Exhibit 1-9:Capital Improvement Program by Planning Phase............................................................24 Exhibit 1-10:Capital Improvement Program by Funding Source..........................................................25 lntroducti*on The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport(the Airport or MTH)is located in the city of Marathon, Florida in the middle portion of the Florida Keys. Marathon is 10-a mile-long island that includes amenities for scuba diving,snorkeling,fishing, and a variety of water sports'. MTH is located on U.S. Highway 1 (U.S. 1),approximately 2 miles east of the city's Central Business District.The locations of the city of Marathon and MTH are shown on Exhibits 1-1 and 1-2. Monroe County owns and operates MTH and the Key West International Airport(EYW),a commercial service airport located approximately 40 nautical miles(NM)west/southwest of the city of Marathon. O: _ V„;� FLORIDA KEYS MARATHON INTERNATIONAL AI Pa T 2020 MASTER PLAN UPDATE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The United States(U.S.)Navy originally constructed MTH in the °UNTVPALM BE— "I "IUNTY early 1940s as an auxiliary airfield.At the end of World War II,the NTY Fort Lard—ale airfield was deactivated and transferred to the State of Florida, un cple p' IV Execl[veA rport and later Monroe County,for civilian use.The Airport currently Arn°rt RR°WaR° Fort Lauderdale COLLIER COI.NTY Fort Lauderd'ee- Hollywaod provides airfield,terminal,and support facilities for air charter/ `°°NT' R'g°yp r "'"port Natonut Preserve �� Op,-Locke Airport taxi operations,air cargo operations,and general aviation HWa h operations.Since the 1960s,intermittent scheduled commercial All IaK l AMi—i Internetianal passenger service has been provided at MTH by several airlines, MIAMI-°a°E MONROE COUNTY most recently by Delta Air Lines in 2007 and Continental Airlines er9lades arior at Park in 2009(through a code share with Cape Air).Currently,no G A t1 o n t i ulf o f M i exco O c e a n scheduled commercial passenger service is offered at MTH; however,the Airport remains an important component of the COUNTY transportation network serving south Monroe County,the city of Marathon,and surrounding communities. y s Maeathon � o� F Existing facilities at MTH include a runway,taxiways, Florida Keys Mara thon hternaolalArp°rt aircraft parking aprons,approach and navigational aids 'ty W-t anzl Airport (NAVAIDS),terminal buildings,aircraft maintenance and storage Key Test hangars,fuel storage tanks,and industrial facilities.Other major components include access roadways,vehicle parking lots, ° L�FN stormwater detention ponds,and equipment storage buildings. Florida Key,Marathon xe Internat onal Airport sr�Nxon,a,na, 1 Monroe County Tourist Development Council(TDC), Iiiii�!Atflk(I it: "1°°°1: AIIIIgpoullr't III cat) IIIn 1 SI https://www.mor)roecouriry-fl.gov/328/Tourist-Development-Council-TDC, ouYr<�� rlr,('t �.. I,,',f^ ,r .r by I)iv�ni>rt, HC11 2/L t accessed January 2020. V'),<1' J01/(u( I airl, ,l 3tr ., rlil-!7 rl , ,;; 4, ?CYiO rr�7 ci;) Gulf of Mexico e'1 t� Stirrup (off Key Russel Fat Deer Key Key Sands Florida Keys Marathon Key "Deer International Airport i Key Vaca Key ro��'City of Marathon r ,key Colony Beach To Key West(50 MI), Boot Key Atlantic Ocean LEGEND [7 Airport 13—,dzry US Highway 1ii,,CAIhflbft 111 2.AfiIIuNIIl!)oIul-t Vichnity I1,4aIIIr'r' IL ow re C/joil j Lw J,00 11,y 1,,'(uj 1 d 0f r.'�ci,l I'y(I orll ii ,dom re!1oi id,I K(y 'V/ Il u( I ol 1 1 lol 'i L IOrl, l/',11 po11 / i I)ox oyot, !'hi I July 15,203'.� w,},i)i r,l,eai{Y) rJ C I ,r 3111 I r(,, IV D I L olI, I Il, '\'/I i 11t o I he,,,20 /,( run L y) I `';Rl 2 0 1 J)l,E;bv'�„( i,"O I(,0„Id"). The Airport serves a variety of general aviation(GA)needs and offers a U.S.Customs and Border Protection(CBP)facility, 24-hour airport security,and two main fixed-base operators (FBOs)among other facilities and services that support aircraft fueling and parking,air ambulance,air charter, maintenance,and flight training operations.City-and County- -airport,,,, owned facilities located on include the Monroe County Sheriff's Department,the City of Marathon Fire Rescue Station #14;the Monroe County Humane Society,and the Monroe auvlL �`J /%/r County Department of Public Works.A Florida Keys Aqueduct ra/ Authority(FKAA)wastewater treatment facility is also located in the southeast corner of the Airport. The MTH Master Plan Update outlines a plan for the provision of future facilities and infrastructure to accommodate the l forecast demand through 2036 and is consistent with the standards and methodologies outlined in FAA Advisory Circular(AC) 150/5070 6B,Airport Master Plans,and the Florida Department of Transportation(FDOT)Guidebook for m, ,,,,,,,oeyyyprFtf i iU9ilir wGy �%im vo, Airport Master Planning. This summary highlights key elements of the plan's recommended development program. It is designed for stakeholders to gain an overview of major matters addressed in the detailed Master Plan report.While the Master Plan is a visionary document that sets out a'road map'for the sustainable growth of the Airport,it is not an approval for any specific development or project.In addition,time frames for the projects shown in the plan are flexible and demand driven. FLORIDA KEYS MARATHON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2020 MASTER PLAN UPDATE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.2 The Master 0 Planning Process The FAA recommends airport master plans to be updated every drawing set were developed based on the criteria set forth five years,or as necessary,to keep them current.MTH's last master in the FAA AC 150/5070-6B,Airport Master Plans,and AC plan update was completed in 2002.Since that study,the Airport 150/5300-13A,Airport Design,and the Florida Department of has completed several projects and the state of the general aviation Transportation(FDOT)Guidebook for Airport Master Planning. industry has evolved over the years.The update of the Master The study began in February of 2016 and the aviation activity Plan is needed to reflect new facilities,reassess future projections forecasts were completed in August 2017 and approved by the of airport activity,and plan for an appropriate mix of land uses to FAA in October 2017.The final technical analysis for the Master support projected aviation and non-aviation needs. Plan Update was completed in Winter 2019/2020.After review by stakeholders,the final technical report and an Airport This Airport Master Plan Update(MPU)for MTH was prepared Layout Plan(ALP)drawing were presented to the Monroe in accordance with the requirements of the FAA and FDOT. County Board of County Commissioners in June 2020.The The Master Plan and the associated Airport Layout Plan(ALP) process for the MTH Master Plan is summarized on Exhibit 1-3. uuuuu..... uum IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!I!I!I!lu,.... VVVVVVVVuuuu Illllllllllllllllluluuum„ li � ar w FAA Review and Approval i'" I0G)iroc ss ��xalh I Ild ll�t:"1...�w""f'Illn��. IIM��sf,��m ur IIG'�"III urm ui�lI unI. sa a ar. -r •- ®. • If! a . ar- • a !1. • ! . • ss • • " • ® •- •�- • es- • • e • ! s- a ra • er- • •- •e- a e •-r o- " •�- • • s ar- a • •• • •or• e s b`®• • • ®•' • • 0" •Y' • 8 • • `• 9 • •• d m • • • �11 •w •� m m wmw 2020 MASTER PLAN UPDATE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In addition,the U.S.Customs and Border Protection facility allows the airport to accommodate international traffic and has made MTH a popular entry point to the United States for airplanes arriving from the Caribbean and Central and South America. The majority of the GA operations are handled by the two FBOs located at the Airport,Marathon jet Center and Marathon General Aviation.The Marathon Jet Center FBO serves single and multi-engine aircraft,includingjets,while the Marathon General Aviation FBO primarily serves single engine aircraft. 00 Since CY 2009,the Airport's air taxi operations are composed of cargo and charter passenger operations. Mountain Air Cargo operates cargo service for FeclEx between Miami and Marathon approximately twice daily on Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft.Charter services are offered by providers such as Marathon jet Center,Air Charter Service, Flexjet,and Charter Flight Group.Approximately 6.4 percent of total operations at the Airport are classified as air carrier/air taxi operations. 80 c 70 0 60 50 c cr 40 0 20 ., Q 10 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Calendar Year Ailr Carrier/AIrTaxll iim itinerant General Av�atiion im Rinerant Military Local Civil(General Aviiawn) Local Military Eii; ,:llhUblt."1 : Ili°°Illi;a',Uxirfiicalll ,1lircira'ft 011Fpeira flloi n . CY 2006...t`Y 21':),16 Military operations have historically accounted for a small percentage of total operations at the Airport,fluctuating between 0.2 percent and 0.6 percent from CY 2006 to CY 2016.All of the military operations at the Airport are itinerant operations,and many are performed by Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft according to historical data from FAATraffic Flow Managements Counts(TFMSC)data. Aircraft operations are forecast to increase from 75,000 in CY 2016 to 98,978 in CY 2036,a CAGR of 1.4 percent.Single-engine ''"" piston aircraft operations comprise the highest share of operations throughout the forecast period and are projected to increase at a CAGR of 1.6 percent,consistent with local trends.Jet aircraft remain the lowest share of total operations through 2036.Jet aircraft operations are forecast to increase at a CAGR of 2.4 percent,a higher rate than single-engine piston aircraft operations and slightly above the FAA Aerospace Forecast CAGR of 2.3 percent during the same period. Operations by aircraft with other engine types were forecast to decrease in shares proportionally to their base year share. 120,000 100,000 `+ �11�1111 111ffII 11fflIl �� 111111.111 0 60,000 ms 40,000 W "' 20,000 ., 0 2016 2018. 2.0,20 2022. 2024. 2026. 2028. 2030. 2032 2034. 2036 Calendar Year Single-Engine Piston a Multi-Engine Piston in Single-Engine Turboprop uuuuu Multi-Engine Turboprop m Jet loin Helicopter gllll!;a llimilillit'Iilt"1 5 IIPoirn aist Airtluraft Illpeira°fig)ins 11by IIFleet IImix I /,Vi„Dior //,iiiirrl�. �I<�ri, I") f( I ov" \/,),)at( r 1 ; r rC:c,a .> /� it 201/;Vol"'[huii/v\f, hol /",�'(";rw, 1<v4 fm 2010,/.;');'i1 )( / 2icu r",/" (u "LF,,,I m ,�K)i Il ",I)l/"I FLORI A K YS MARATHON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Ill 0 2020 MASTER PLAN UPDATE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The critical aircraft at the Airport currently falls within the account for approximately 33,120 annual operations at MTH. FAA Airplane Design Group(ADG)II category(wingspan of 79 ADG IV operations were primarily related to military activities feet or less).Typical ADG II aircraft that operate at the Airport conducted by C-130 Hercules aircraft. include Cessna Citation Excel C56X,Cessna Citation II C550, Beech 350 Super King Air,or Embraer Phenom 300.The FAA In 2016,94 aircraft were based at the Airport including 67 defines the critical aircraft as"the most demanding aircraft single-engine aircraft, 13 multi-engine aircraft,4 business type or grouping of aircraft with similar characteristics that jet aircraft,9 helicopters,and 1 ultra-light or glider(defined make regular use of the airport. Regular use is defined as 500 as"other"by FAA).The total based aircraft at the Airport are annual operations."'The critical aircraft will remain an ADG II forecast to grow from 94 in 2016 to 123 in 2036,a CAGR of 1.4 aircraft throughout the forecast period. percent. Historically,single-engine aircraft have represented the highest share of total based aircraft,which is forecast to In 2016,approximately 56.6 percent of operations at the continue through CY 2036.Jet aircraft are forecast to be the Airport were ADG I aircraft(wingspan of 49 feet or less),42.8 slowest growing category of based aircraft and also the lowest percent were ADG II,0.3 percent were ADG III (wingspan of 118 share of total based aircraft at MTH. feet or less),and 0.3 percent of operations were ADG IV aircraft (wingspan of 171 feet or less).The ADG I aircraft account for 2 Federal AviatiorAdminlstration,Advisory arroiar1sois000-1'.Jine2017. approximately 44,420 annual operations and ADG II aircraft 1410 120 ., 100 r 80 60 00 r 20 0 2016 2021 2026 2036 Calendar Year In Sin& Err&e n➢a,1u hI-EriginrEn Ejet ill�H Ik:otter Other xllhlllblt,"1...6- Foirecas,t of IIIi3a to 1 Alhrn°urafrt by III"VII1t roc, il(r^,.:Flol icr,i.�w.IrP�i ,iY'r u I )tmri <li rah7 /,i x { h';vr d i\it A;�i d 20 1/; Wk alldo Ey./, o Aw. Iris Irrr-y 201/0oi(,(j ), i r<<<.i,d/wi,i loii "(^ran r,ilA (.,i I am.(,ws( ;,I,idl 201/. 1 .4 Demand/Capac*lt 0 Analysis and Facil *ity Requoirements Several analyses were conducted to determine the ability of existing facilities to fulfill current and forecast demand. An airfield demand/capacity analysis using the method in FAA AC 5060-5,Change 2,Airport Capacity and Delay was conducted to assess the ability of Runway 7-25 and the associated taxiway system to accommodate existing and forecast aircraft operations.The result of the analysis indicates that the existing and forecast operations do not exceed the Annual Service Volume(ASV)I.The existing runway system is adequate to accommodate existing and future(through 2036) operational demand at the Airport. 3 ASV represents he estimated an nrial num be-of a irc raft operations an a irport can efficiently accommodate,taking hourly,daily,and monthly operational patterns into consideration.ASV is defined in AC 150/5060-5 as"a reasonable estimate of an airport's annual aircraft operations capacity." FLORIDA KEYS MARATHON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2020 MASTER PLAN UPDATE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY To meet FAA design standards,the Master Plan Update 0 25::1,000 recommends the following key airfield improvements: °"" :use'; J cc 50'00() Y p rti,r1 rb Shift Runway 7 25 to the northwest 40 feet to provide a runway-to-taxiway centerline separation distance of 240 feet. Runway 7-25 has a width of 100 feet,but it is planned to oknnual wx&°✓I�eVcxkvvEe 211 rCo.b 2Y2.00�:I 209,C011 103,(k0 be reduced to 75 feet upon completion of the runway shift project in compliance with FAA standards. Air"ua° Op rrutsrakrs 75,000 78,249 85,130 98,978 Ueindair year, Reconstruct Taxiway C west of its existing location to mitigate direct access from the cargo apron to Runway 7-25. A ni1U,''°,cn,kc,Vol urne %Aramlai A" rrrrtiattOperations(IPa:rnand) Reconstruct Taxiway B to eliminate wide expanse of liIII,xIhiiil1)iit III 117:Aircinual Service e Vollmuilrnm (Catlpauairty) ve,iiruuus pavement Airiiinual Afirciraft SSII(jr�iratiiicxrt° :l'r (113eimurlairm ) i c�dc <,I /.dv"soi y( '(ul<i Replace the existing runway and taxiway lighting system. C hwn�-(' irlrrrorl (of ' 1v ,mEI )(Ioy,r)< < r)m YI<o 0 r> , During Hurricane Irma,the airfield lighting system,including the medium intensity runway and taxiway lights,was takeoff length required to operate most types of business submerged by a storm surge.Though the airfield lighting jet aircraft without imposing significant weight penalties system remains functional,it should be replaced when the or requiring intermediate fuel stop when flying nonstop to runway is relocated. medium or long-haul destinations.While the proposed 392- foot runway extension is not warranted in the short-term, it Realign/reconstruct Taxiway D from an acute-angled runway should be incorporated into the Airport layout Plan(ALP)in exit to a perpendicular runway exit. order to protect the safety and airspace surfaces associated with the proposed runway extension from incompatible land Remove existing taxiway and apron pavement on the north uses. side of the approach to Runway 25, The Master Plan also recommends the identification of Implement new taxiway nomenclature:To meet FAA AC development areas for future general aviation facilities 150/5340-18 requirements,it is recommended that the including aircraft apron,automobile parking spaces,and parallel taxiway south of Runway 7-25 continues to be aircraft hangars.The fuel farm currently located in the designated as Taxiway A; however,all stub taxiways are middle of the west general aviation apron should also be proposed to be designated as Al through A6.Similarly,the relocated to free up space for aircraft operations. connector taxi lanes from parallel Taxiway A to the various apron areas are proposed to be renamed as 131 through B20. The Airport does not currently have a dedicated maintenance storage facility.The equipment is stored in a Relocate the existing Automated Surface Observing Systems shed,a storage container,and in the grass area adjacent (ASOS)to allow for the expansion of existing general aviation to the ASOS.To provide indoor storage,in a consolidated apron. facility,as well as to create office space for maintenance personnel,the construction of a 2,000 square feet The Master Plan proposes the extension of Runway 7-25 maintenance facility adjacent to and west of the existing from 5,008 feet to 5,400 feet to provide the necessary passenger terminal facility is recommended. d �o r re II�YrII// 1 µid . d uo�`A � �C'm L Sl ARRfVAA ivµ.. a 9 e n �r�«( r�r�w6wwwa� 9 r r J l f � f 1 f � f � f f i ir' aw n�� 4 , 2020 MASTER PLAN UPDATE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.5 Proposed Aoirport Development Program One of the goals of the master planning process is to identify Airports staff and MPU stakeholders.The Airport Development the best options available for meeting the future development Program represents one vision of how facilities could be needs at the Airport. Based on the results of the master developed through 2036.Actual development may not planning analysis and coordination with stakeholders,a mirror that shown on the Airport Development Program due recommended Airport Development Program was selected. to factors such as changing demand,funding availability, or future environmental constraints. However,the Airport The recommended Airport Development Plan shown on Development Program serves as a guideline for the future Exhibit 1-8 represents in conceptual form future development layout of MTH.The Airport Development Program was derived that should be implemented if growth were to occur as on the ability to incrementally achieve the preferred ultimate forecast.This plan has been created and refined through plan development concept. multiple iterations with Monroe County Department of i — �r + —. + + d 0 DO 0 D �I ..,.�5' `vim" The airport development program is comprised of the The FAA Orlando Airports District Office(ADO)has completed a following key projects: Final Environmental Assessment(Final EA)and issued a Finding of No Significant Impact(FONSI)and Record of Decision(ROD) i �wf"i IIIIIIRIIII'' IIII L..II) IIrs for this project on March 30,2020.This project consists of: AF-1 Shift Runway 7-25 Northwest by 40 Feet:This project will shift Runway 7-25 to the northwest 40 feet to achieve Shift Runway 7-25 to the northwest 40 feet to provide a the FAA-required 240-foot runway-to-taxiway separation runway-to-taxiway centerline separation distance of 240 feet. distance. Relocating the runway 40 feet to the north would Construct new blast pads at relocated runway ends. also address the existing runway pavement condition which Reconstruct Taxiway C west of its existing location to mitigate is in Fair condition and in need of rehabilitation.The Florida direct access from the cargo apron to Runway 7-25. Department of Transportation(FDOT)pavement evaluation Reconstruct Taxiway D perpendicular to relocated runway. report recommends the runway undergo major rehabilitation, Demolish existing excess pavement on Taxiway E. which includes milling the surface of the existing runway Relocate and/or install new runway edge lights and pavement and resurfacing with asphalt(i.e.,mill and overlay). threshold lights. FLORI A KEYS MARATHON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2020 MASTER PLAN UPDATE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY a Update existing area navigation(RNAV)Global Positional System(GPS)instrument approach procedures to reflect the 40-foot lateral shift of Runway 7-25.1 AF-2 Remote Communication Air-Ground Facility Construction (Parcel 4):This project,which is being sponsored and funded by the FAA,consists of designing and constructing a 12,000 square feet Remote Communication Air- Ground(RCAG)facility in the northeast corner of the Airport. This unmanned VHF/UHF transmitter/receiver facility will be used to expand the Miami Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC)air/ground communications coverage and to facilitate direct contact between pilots and controllers. ( AF-3 Vehicle Service Road Construction:This project R consists of constructing a dedicated 3,000 square yard service r4> Tr _ r, road between the existing general aviation aircraft ramp located west of the terminal facilities and the proposed fue l farm. It is anticipated this project will be completed as part of the GA 2 or SF-2 project.The interior service road will allow fuel trucks to circulate between the existing general aviation ramps and the future fuel farm without having to use Airport Access Road,a public road. AF-4 Taxiway Renaming:This project consists of updating the taxiway nomenclature per the guidance provided in FAA Engineering Brief 89,Taxiway Nomenclature Convention. It is estimated that up to 30 new signs may need to be updated and/or replaced. AF-5 Taxiway Rehabilitation:The rehabilitation of Taxiway A is intended to restore and/or maintain the pavement areas`serviceability,and it would include milling the existing Relocate and/or install new Runway End Identifier Lights 37,000 square yards of pavement to remove the deteriorated (REIL)on Runway 7 end. pavement,as well as a bituminous asphalt concrete pavement Relocate the Precision Approach Path Indicators(PAPI)for overlay. both runway ends. Clear a 40-foot wide by 5,608-foot long strip of vegetation AF-6 Runway 7 End Extension West:This project consists on the north side of the shifted runway within the Runway of extending Runway 7 by 392 feet and extending Taxiway Object Free Area(ROFA).5 No fill or excavation would occur A to the new runway end.This project also includes the in the area to be cleared. construction of two new connectors between Taxiway A and Trim or remove select trees to clear the relocated runway the proposed runway extension.This runway extension will Threshold Siting Surface6,'. provide the additional runway length for largerjet aircraft Remove existing taxiway and apron pavement on the north currently departing MTH with operational weight restrictions. side of the approach to Runway 25. The runway extension will reduce payload penalties and/or Add drainage and utilities necessary to implement the increase aircraft range. Proposed Action. P1,4-�I—IQ❑J�G❑� d 0 DO 0 D 7-1 7-1 LJc , 15 2 GIII'IIIIIIII ill III'Illll;11IIR III AVIA BAS111111111113 connector to Taxiway A,as well as a new landside connector fTIIG'>IIIIIIII;IIi'f ""i"'C2IZ FAOilL..IIII""li"'Y IIC III'IIIII; III'IIIICIIL..DIIG' III°2111'IIIII!II I""li"' to Airport Access Road. The landside parking would include The proposed general aviation/fixed based operators facilities approximately 2,000 square feet and provides 10 automobile shown on the Airport Development Plan are conceptual.The parking spaces.The layout of the proposed facilities will Airport will lease these tracts of land to the FI and the FI be dictated by the needs of the third-party developer will be responsible for developing the land for general aviation which would sign a ground lease with the Monroe County facilities within their leaseholds.These facilities generally Department of Airport for the development of this area. include a building with public/pilot service areas,offices, hangar(s),apron,and auto parking. GA-2 Southwest General Aviation Apron Development:This project consists of constructing 19 T-hangars and a taxi lane GA-1 Southeast General Aviation Development:This between the hangars.This project also includes a new taxiway project consists of constructing GA facilities, including connector to Taxiway A.The facility inventory and needs 11,000 square feet of aircraft hangars and 6,000 square assessment that was completed as part of this Master Plan yards of aircraft parking apron.This project also includes a Update identified the need for more hangar space at MTH.As FLORIDA KEYS MARATHON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT "`1ull 2020 MASTER PLAN UPDATE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY or twin-engine piston or turboprop aircraft and an additional 14,000 square yards of aircraft parking apron.The proposed building consists of 35,000 square feet of hangar space.This project also includes the extension of Taxiway A to provide access to the new T-hangars and apron areas.The layout of the proposed facilities will be dictated by the needs of the third- party developer which would sign a ground lease with the ` Monroe County Department of Airport for the development of this area. 4 .. „ " r0 ��" L5.3 AI III IIiIIIl13F"fIIG�F""II"m°'°�11114�IIG��t iRl ll" IF��' IIIIIII IIII""� III' III IINI"If, F I( III w 111 f°f IIG f7 LS-1 Airport Access Road Extension:The proposed extension T will link the east and west sections of Airport Access Road, allowing Airport tenants to access the various aviation facilities located along Airport Access Road without having to use U.S. Highway 1.This project will facilitate on-Airport vehicle ---- circulation and will reduce vehicle crossings and traffic on U.S. Highway 1.The proposed two-lane road(18 to 20 feet wide) extension is approximately 150 feet long SF-1 Automated Surface Observing Systems(ASOS) Relocation:The location of the existing Automated Surface i " Observing System(ASOS)causes radio interference issues, and pilots have complained that they cannot hear the system message that includes important surface weather conditions, such as wind,visibility,sky condition,and pressure.This project consists of relocating the ASOS equipment currently located east of the passenger terminal parking facilities west of the Runway 7 end,along the property line that runs parallel to Aviation Boulevard.This relocation will also free up the area where the existing ASOS is located to allow for the expansion of existing general aviation apron. of 2019,the hangars were 100 percent leased with a waiting list SF-2 Airport Maintenance Storage Facility Construction: that ranges between 20 and 40 people.This project will help This project consists of designing and constructing a 2,000-square MTH meet the demand for hangar facilities. foot maintenance facility adjacent to and west of the existing passenger terminal.This facility will allow for the storage and GA-3 Midfield General Aviation Apron Expansion:This parking of maintenance equipment and vehicles.A dedicated project consists of expanding the eastern general aviation Airport maintenance facilitywill free up the area located between apron to the southwest to provide an additional 2,000 square the existing passenger terminal automobile parking and the east yards of apron space. It is anticipated the apron would be general aviation ramp for aviation-related uses. designed in accordance with FAA ADG I or II standards to accommodate a mix of based and transient aircraft, including single/twin engine piston and turboprop aircraft. GA-4 Southwest General Aviation Apron Development:This project consists of constructing 16 new T-hangars for single- V D gtEl..a� r + + < < 4 0 DO O D � a SF-3 Fuel Storage Facility Relocation:This project consists associated segmented circle, located on the west side of the of relocating the two fuel tanks, including a 12,000-gallon airfield and southwest of the Runway 7 end,to allow for the Jet-A fuel tank and a 10,000-gallon 100-low lead (LL)Avgas development of additional aviation-related facilities,such as tank with a self-service fueling facility located on the hangars and aircraft apron.The existing segmented circle is southwestern apron,to a new location west of the proposed a visual indicator that provides traffic pattern information to T-hangars.The fuel storage facility relocation will free pilots operating at the Airport. It consists of a landing runway up space on the ramp for the movement and parking of indicator,a traffic pattern indicator,and a lighted wind cone. aircraft. The Master Plan Update proposes to relocate the segmented circle and lighted wind cone along the north side of the SF-4 Segmented Circle/Wind Cone Relocation:This project runway. consists of relocating the existing lighted wind cone and the FLORI A KEYS MARATHON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT i20 2020 MASTER PLAN UPDATE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY a All llpllll3:"flip""III S1LJ1l1l?1lPt"tllp III"' IIF'" OlIII JIII""i"'Y IlD1ll11i 111 III..0 IlpllAIII111IN"F' Non-aeronautical development to be located on-airport propertywill include: NA-1 Emergency Operations Center:This project consists of r the construction of a raised hurricane-rated building to serve T ° as the Emergency Operations Center(EOC)for the County of Monroe to coordinate disaster response and recovery efforts S +� in support of field operations in the event of a natural disaster, ""` such as a hurricane.The EOC building's first floor will be raised --- to minimize the impacts of potential flooding associated with ..................... hurricanes.This project will require the demolition of an existing building.This project will be fully funded by Monroe County,nt . NA-2 Rental Car/Wash Facility:This project consists of constructing four(4)wash bays for the rental car operator at the Airport.This project will be fully funded bythe Department of Airports. NA-3 Indoor Shooting Range:This project consisted of constructing an indoor shooting range for the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.This facility was designed for firearms qualifications,training, or practice,and it will be operated by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.This project,which was completed in 2019,was funded by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. SF-5 Airport Traffic Control Tower Construction:This project will allow for the protection of the land area adjacent to the 4 Florida Department of Transportation,StatewideAlrfleldPavementManagement passenger terminal for the construction of a future ATCT when Program Discrict6 Report,.une2015. warranted by air traffic demand.The proposed location for the s TreoFAextends300 feet beyond both runway ends. 6 U,S,Depart mentofTransportation,Federal AviationAdministration,Advisory ATCT was selected because it provides clear line-Of-sight to the Circular(AQ 150/5300-13A,change 1,Airport Design,February26,2014. runway ends(and associated approaches),as well as the aircraft 7 The approach surface used to locate the runwaythresnold.The threshold isideally ocated at the beginning of the runway and is located to provide proper clearance for parking apron areas.In addition,landside access to the proposed anding aircraft over existing obstacles vyhile on approach to landing.Obstarles trat ATCTcaneasil be provided the terminal access penetrate the Threshold SYingSurface,that are under tneairportowner's y p rov g passenger er g power cc remove,relocate or lower should be addressed. road.Finally,the proposed site is not anticipated to impact any a RNAv6Ps procedures provide instrument land ingcapabditytovaryi rig levelsof aircraft equipment and certificationwl[hout requiring addltional navigation existing environmentally sensitive areas and existing navigational equipmentattnealrport. aids at the Airport. 1 a i � � , t 1 ' r i r 7 1 7 J lliii 1 > > � i � t � J t 411 J J � i r i l i J 1 ) 1 1 I i 7 r I 1r 1 � r r 1 ifli il 1 � � 1,r � � r � t 11ri � t rill � 1 . 1 ��..�. ` jliiilTt L"", , 1 > > It � I11 � 1 , lii if � � � lrl > > J � � � 1 ..............> J 7 i t 1 i l i 1 r 1 , 1 l � � f ( t i 1 I f( � 1 Phasin, 1 1 � Jr 111 � r 1rr f � t � it r � Act allgi oWtfI ain tYie req ilr rr�le t,aif c elivery of airport abl 1•M includes the proposed Airport Development liOr�s r'uc,�re n capaclt d v lc p n nt is dependent on projects liu traced on exhibit 1 m8,future airfield pavement 1- rthe t,t oftlfaefa Jaiton indu trY, qussite projects, rehabilitation,and improvement projects,projects Included in. 1 far t� i atiecl d v1 I'oo en.c�s s,a tl kcal economic trends, the existing Capital improvement Program(CI ),and project This"Is'o xpe Od valfe tjth level parent strategies enablers such as environmental studies. i � ; � r Jprreeitgd in iths str,Plnidiarever,itwiil affect l lttet7ipfnetarents, lennspf the plan. Although these three phases estimate the general period(in J .. fiscal years)anticipated for future Airport Improvements, 11„, � 1 Phase,g i o'tn oit es,fu an ia n i e ations and a logical periodic reevaluation of the proposed timing will be necessary 1 p ors tow of e�efopme that u�xk��aRo critical projects to to accommodate changing development needs or priorities Ib 'ladeta t n h r spd Implementation end to adjustfor other unforeseen factors, It i also possible f P r'd vldes Int thr e�pba e � h¢r_J�" rm Improvements � that other improvements not identified in this implementation � ' G� �Z � ), r�gerr,m c�a e T provements plan maybe required to supprt Airport operations and/onto 1 t�Y, fk to P f► g�ad(Ln der m,lr rovments(I=1'202 !improve operational efficiency.; ....... � ,! 7 r ( r ) 1 1 CC5R1 3 Y MIA ... IFI1 11 R At147NALAIRPf}RT r i i i f 1 1 2020 MASTER PLAN UPDATE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MEN . - . . Short-Term Improvements(FY 2018 to FY 2022) Airfield Improvements: AF-1 Runway and Parallel Taxiway Separation Improvements-Design and Permitting AF-2 Remote Communication Air-Ground Facility Construction General Aviation/Fixed Based Operator Facility Development: GA-1 General Aviation Development-Southeast GA-2 General Aviation Development-Southwest Airport Support Facility Development: SF-1 Automated Surface Observing System Relocation SF-2 Airport Maintenance Storage Facility SF-3 Fuel Storage Facility Relocation SF-4 Segmented Circle/Wind Cone Relocation Non-Aeronautical Facilities: NA-1 Emergency Operations Center NA-3 Indoor Shooting Range Intermediate-Term Improvements(FY 2023 to FY 2028) Airfield Improvements: AF-1 Runway and Parallel Taxiway Separation Improvements-Construction AF-4 Taxiway Renaming AF-5 Taxiway A Rehabilitation Non-Aeronautical Facilities: NA-2 Retention Pond Modifications-Southwest Long-Term Improvements(FY 2029 to FY 2036) Airfield Improvements: AF-6 Runway Extension West and Associated Airspace Obstruction Mitigation General Aviation/Fixed Based Operator Facility Development: GA-3 General Aviation Apron Expansion-Midfield GA-4 General Aviation Development-Southwest Airport Support Facility Development: LS-1 Airport Access Road Extension 1 Ht ^s, 0(0 )',,f <<< � Iw /018),;dbo („^(o ("f>ej�m fi er ( o (E ', „June)0,1 , 1 .7 F'ionancial Plan The County owns and operates the Airport through the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners(BOCC)as a separate enterprise fund of the County.The BOCC manages the Airport through the County Administrator,the Senior Director of Airports,the Deputy Director of Airports,and the Airport Business Managers who oversee daily operations.The Airport is not a legally separate or fiscally independent unit of the County.Therefore,it is considered a part of the County's primary government,and it is included as such in the Monroe County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.The County and Airport operate on a 12-month FY ending September 30. The total cost of the projects included in the recommended Airport Development Program is approximately$58.7 million' in escalated dollars.The actual implementation schedule for the various construction projects will be influenced by demand,funding availability,the County's priorities,and other relevant factors and actual funding strategies for each project will be determined at the time of project implementation. FLORIDA K YS MARATHON INTERNATIONAL AI PO T 4 2020 MASTER PLAN UPDATE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Typically,airport capital improvements are generally financed through federal-and state-imposed user taxes,as well as from funds generated from airport operations, including fuel taxes, space-leasing fees,and other similar sources. Major sources may include the FAA's Airport Improvement Program(AIP), FDOT and local funding programs,Airport revenue,Airport Illllllllllllmmmmlllllmr lull ��%�i VVVVVVVVVVVVVVV,�,�VVVVVVVi V�Vi�V V,�,�i user charges,and private investment. Public grants and airport revenues provide most of the capital funding,while user charges generally cover an airport's operating expenses and the debt service for any specially financed projects. Federal Funding Sources:The U.S.Congress has long TOTAL AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:$58,709,000(Escalated Dollars) recognized the need to develop and maintain a system of short-Term M Intermediate-Termllllllllu Long-Term aviation facilities across the nation for national defense and the promotion of interstate commerce.Various grants-in- I x°Ilhliiillbiit lib 9: C'alllpiirtall Illlurwrmll( iuw vff iirrirrii iin't IlPiurogirainirl by aid programs to public airports have been established over PIIIaiurliniliurlg IINhalsrr ooi(r ( R ,!dv soi rctal, r " ,0 ,060 the years for this purpose.The primary sources for federal wn y( 2,Ah(,or �o , y a d )day, 'i W',kirondcl K aviation-related funds are those associated with the AIP "(w", ir im i vl y i 0 program,which are distributed by the FAA.Al P provides federal grants for airport planning and the development of capital projects that support airport operations,including Excludes the fuel storage fadrityrelocation,the MonrceCounty Emergency Operacions Center(ECC),the development of new FBO- runways,taxiways,aprons,and noise abatement.Airport operatedgeneralaviation facilities,the Monroe County Sheriffs Office Indoor5hooting Range,and the FAA Remote Communication Air- sponsors and non-federal contributors must provide at CroundFaclllcyConstructlon(RCAG). least a 5 percent share of any project funded by AIP grants. Historically, most airfield safety and capacity projects at the Airport have been eligible for 90 percent Al P participation. As in the past, Federal grants are expected to playa role in Airport Funds: Revenues remaining after the payment the financing of the Airport's projected capital expenditures of operating and maintenance(O&M)expenses are and approximately$29.0 million in escalated project costs deposited into the Airport's General Revenue Fund(Fund are expected to utilize funding from the federal entitlement 403). Revenues in Fund 403 may be used to fund capital and discretionary programs. improvement projects at the Airport.Approximately$2.3 million in escalated project costs are expected to be funded State Funding Sources: In support of the State of with local funds. Florida airport system,the FDOT also participates in the development of airport improvements. FDOT Grants are Third-Party Funds: Development projects that are not funded from the State Transportation Trust Fund,which eligible for federal grants require funding from local or consists,in part,of funds collected through the state's private funding sources.General examples of projects aviation fuel tax. Presently,the State will contribute as much that are often candidates for third-party funding include as 50 percent of the local share on federally eligible projects hangars,aircraft and automobile parking facilities,and for airports in Florida.The State will also provide up to 100 other facilities to be constructed by tenants under a lease percent funding for security projects and up to 80 percent agreement. Facilities that are constructed with private funding for the development of facilities that are otherwise financial contributions may also provide a financial ineligible for FAA AIP grants,such as hangar development, benefit in the form of land lease revenues to the Airport. pay-parking areas,and fuel tanks/farms.The County has Approximately$4.0 million in escalated project costs are received an average of approximately$1.6 million annually in expected to be funded with third-party funding. FDOT Grants over the past five years to fund eligible projects at the Airport.Approximately$24.5 million in escalated project costs are expected to receive state funding. LOCAL $2,292,460 3.9% Cash flow derived through the operation of the Airport is adequate to annually fund the projected CIP during the entire 20-year planning horizon,which is based on the assumed funding sources and the conservative projections ' of operating expenses and operating revenues.After reviewing the Airport's annual financial cash flows,there is adequate funds available within the Marathon Enterprise Fund and annual net remaining revenues to undertake the projects in the CIP. It is not anticipated that any long- term or short-term debt will be needed to fund any capital projects.Although these projections were based on conservative assumptions, material differences in the levels Federal IIIIIIIIII State ;, Third-Party IIIIII Local of operating revenues or expenses,or in the cost of the capital projects,could influence the feasibility of the overall CIP.As implementation of the Airport Development Program llllXhflWit"1..."10: t":wallpiifa111 IllliuYiiIpuroveiirrriieii nit: IlPuu°ogirwini°m Ild progresses, MTH Airport staff should assess the financialiuuinuririnr �r feasibility of each project included in the program. " r Mm a oe C:�� a (y/Irpm �c>I,� gin( /�I)i it Jli /" 17U r W BAR Me � qiM` Ff� 1t a o �r'� °7y` !� .�, •tom.'i 4. M G, PM1 � w . r" 77 mu 55 FLORIDA KEYS MARATHON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ¢gA" �� x PI'4(7i3��` ��, r,,� �' ' Comprehensive Plan Amendments � '' regarding County Airport properties BOCC Transmittal Hearing Item Q. 3 January 18, 2023 The Monroe County Airport Department is requesting text amendments to Policy 501 . 1 . 1 , Policy 501 . 1 .2, Policy 501 .2.2, Policy 501 .2.3, Policy 501 .3. 1, Policy 501 .3.3, to allow the airport to accomplish operational safety and conform to current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards and to meet forecasts of operational growth over the planning period. Some of these airport improvements will impact the existing vegetative buffer that exists between Aviation Boulevard and MTH. Proposed airport improvements at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport (MTH) are consistent with the Airport Master Plan (AMP) and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for each public airport which were approved by the BOCC on June 17, 2020 (adopted in Policy 501 . 1 .7) The improvement of the County public airports is essential to: • Improve the efficient movement of people and goods to and from the airport facilities, • Attract visitors by providing multiple options to travel between destinations, • Reduce vehicular traffic on the roadway network, • Decrease congestion throughout the surrounding area, • Facilitate the movement of goods between suppliers, manufacturers, and consumers, • Provide safe, efficient, secure, and convenient service to citizens, businesses, and visitors, • Maintain utilization for natural disasters and other emergencies, with the delivery of supplies, medical transport and providing another option for evacuations, • Contribute to operational efficiency, economic growth, and competitiveness while remaining sensitive to natural environment and requiring mitigation to offset impacts, and • Achieve and/or maintain compliance with FAA standards. �r ors , x a ' /�" 1 i✓n, H i ;, ,,,, �,,,V✓�d �IIIO�m�N�fVr�i�i��fRfM�llll I �l,'lWr,✓d;�✓l�sdNJDJD�wD1NVii�,»l�Jl»IDVf!�DYIDr�Y;;s14P9 DPXM auu iN6t�rtour idl'�VV✓��mmrwM��n.o �f�rouom6 rA#rifiW�WJ�✓w»f;�✓Nrrl✓lt y4 N4'4midi r�^^�u��imOdsiMtaFh�GP.r,�,,,, «,�o,,,,' �, ors✓✓aN�iJubN90�iYllVi➢I�➢JJ9J�iJIDr'HM�rpa�moi✓n�in✓✓Go i✓✓/ i✓, ,,,�,,, ,,,,,'„ ,,, ,,,,, ,,,;. 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PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT AMENDMENTS 11 qi1__ thfoty deletions in bltK---s4f&e4-hr-oufh additions blue underline Staff's recommended changes: deletions in fe gh additions in red underline Policy 501.1.1 Monroe County shall maintain aviation related land uses adjacent, to the public airports and additionally prollibit, intrusion into all airport zones ,X....................g..........n..........i....-.i.................... C..... o..........i.....j.!. hpj ,.,.q.......(.,.A.........j........b............n.......u.e...............t.....o.... .....q... 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Moiln,)e G(�)unl 10.,ji aza.r,�,j (g,n.obstructioij ............................................................................................................. to .... g�;,jj.,j g), u,jger flie live,5 qjjd cyt the—t.d'. P -ly, Pt, bg g j:v_a_n 1_t................................................................................. ........................ ... -----------— oflan.d in ii[s ........vicij,-.ii je size (,-)if lbie area availat)te for tlie ................................................................................................................... ....................................... Y Upairiteigifilyoft]orlaw.�ii.(Jii of aii craftit ic()Ijld desl[r . ir (he� ijtd ..................................... ........................................ ............................................................... ........ ...............9. ........ t.ILI tilix,.E...........:.,Kj......S........................1...... ...............I.................w ]............t.....,..t....i.... ..b.........l.......i.....c....................n...........v..........e..........s........til.......'.l.....e............n...........l.......t......h..........e...............e.........i......l....i....i.....,. 1j1 )....1......1......1..."...)......1....i.....c......... aiTAL�� ............... AP c 01._1.7, sh J fiotn. ait ort hazards.all be .................................... .................... Monroe County shall continue to prohibit structures and activities that interfere with the operation of aircraft at airports and airstrips whether public or private. Such structures and activities,.,, include but are not limited to,, tall structures, smoke, tall trees, and electromagnetic radiation. PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT AMENDMENTS 11 9,�-I-- thfoty deletions in additions blue underline Staff's recommended changes: deletions in fe gh additions in red underline Policy 501.1.7 The "Key West International Airport Layout Plan," prepared by Ricondo & Associates, Inc., Mated Jantiary 2020 and approved by the BOCC on January 22, 2020, and the "Florida Keys Marathon International Airport Layout Plan," prepa,red by Ricondo & Associates, Inc., dated June 2020 and approved by the BOCC it June 17, 2020, are hereby incorporated by reference. Policy 501.23 If development activities to construct or expand a,irport or airstrip facilities take place in environmentally sensitive wetland areas because there is no other viable alternative available, mitigation and restoration shall be required and approved according to federal and state pennitting requirements. I t............. in ..... ........ e�Liv�iro,n.ii.,.iu. ultal. n.",-I'live ..................................................................................................................................... MT[tila,ble, the ao[ivilies wjJ,1 be r evieweld .................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... deve.1,01? l jt (.[mt occurs wi.1L[.1jji areas de&g;liak.,,,d 'ar....,�f- �s�Se �Pas Fo�c p s r.............A.. .ea.s. �SF - i,1[1g,(gti0jj ........ .. ..................... .................... ...... ................... jijire a i"li,egift ((,.) t1le', N. 1gigo qji' "i . e, ( ........"ye'. .'.4ation w geq .............................................. .-:ill .................. Mamw�enienl ,,incl Restoraticai Fund in ,,in .-im(.-.)Unt sufficient to repl,,,-icereqioved. t,.jq! ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................j.j or tree on a 2- 1 basis. ---------------- PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT AMENDMENTS 11 9,�-I-- thfoty deletions in additions blue underline Staff's recommended changes: deletions in fe gh additions in red underline Objective 501.3 Airports mid airstrips shall operate in the inaluier to maxinlize safety mid least adverse impad on the conail unit y. Policy 5013.1 Consistent Rr,,Aicies 5104. 12 agid 5,04.3.3, Monroe County shall maintain the existing ................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... hanunock along Aviation Boulevard,.",.................which is not located with.i.n the Federat Aviatio.11. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................................. .................. ro,11 i bJ I iLl � cls vi,11�11in ,250 feet offlie, i cerife rI.J.Lie, as a buffer between.jg... .............................................................................................. the Maratlion Airport and the residences to the north., If re.mov,(:,1l of a PgM0 of the, buffet- "is fg(,�ulred because no other viable a1teniative is, ava iLllambbel all inva,sive ex ced with 7egelation to mainuctin the habitat- ff, m)—rovriate 111ritive", Mori e Coll.g. d ilifort.-ril. ................................................................................................................................. vt A,;(1 e 0 ellstlre,idle C11, Y Q.1. the rei,novat al,011 ard re lil, -d I[ ...................... ...................... . ..................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................... — ———-------------------------------------------------------------- P i1............ 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