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I I I I I I"i"". ';01 I,"'.', II I I I I I I I I I I I I . Water Dependent Uses - means activities that can be carried out only on or adjacent to water areas because the use requires access to water body for transportation including ports or marinas, recreation, electrical generating facilities or water supply. . Water Related Uses - means activities which are not directly dependent upon access to a water body, but which provide goods and services that are directly associated with water dependent or waterway uses. Many of the residential and commercial activities within the City fall under one of the two categories. Due to the limited number of vacant parcels, there is little opportunity to expand the water dependent and related uses within the City. Therefore, infill and redevelopment options should be reviewed. The City's coastal infrastructure, which includes roads, waterlines, wastewater lines and drainage are in relatively good condition. Atlantic Island is the only area within the City that is currently on septic tanks. This will need to be evaluated to set a timeline to replace the septic tanks with sewer lines to reduce the potential for pollution. Infrastructure Element Miami-Dade County provides sewer service to the City and North Miami provides potable water service. With the expected increase in population growth, the facilities will need to be evaluated to ensure the capacity is not exceeded. Currently, there are approximately 60 homes on septic tanks. This is a single-family homes community located on Atlantic Island. The City is exploring its options on changing out the septic tanks for sewer lines. This could be accommodated by either creating an improvement district or by the City taking over the task. Community Desian Element The City of Sunny Isles Beach has been actively promoting design guidelines through the development review process to ensure quality and attractive development and to provide a community identity. Conservation Element The purpose of the Conservation Element is to promote conservation use and protection of natural resources. The City of Sunny Isles Beach has adopted Best Management Practices to address potential sources of water pollution and for the removal of hazardous materials. The goals, objectives and policies in this element provide direction for protecting the natural and built environment. The City's regulations for wetland mitigation, stormwater programs and soil and mineral conservation are all vital in protecting natural resources. There have been no identified sources of air or water pollution within the City, other than stormwater discharge. The County is continuing to meet all federally mandated minimum air quality standards. City of Sunny Isles Beach - 2005 Draft Evaluation and Appraisal Report Rev. 6/29/2005 Page 52