Infastructure
I.
INTRODUCTION
The
purpose of this element is to describe the existing sanitary sewer, solid
waste, drainage, and potable water facilities and services in Indialantic and
to correlate these facilities and services to future land use
projections. Also discussed is natural groundwater aquifer
recharge. Each of the above subjects will be covered as a sub element.
In
order to successfully evaluate these infrastructure needs, a short discussion
of population projections is shown below.
Population
Expected to Reside in the Town
The
population for the Town has been projected by five year increments from 1990
to 2010. These projections do not include seasonal residents which
will be dealt with separately. The projections were made by the County
Growth Management Department in conjunction with the Brevard Area
Transportation Study and were completed in August, 1996 and are shown on
the
following table.
The
Town is estimated to have a population of 3,035 persons in 2000
and 3,225 persons in 2010. The 1995 figure is a 96
person increase over the 1990 figure of 2,844 persons or an
increase of 19 persons per year. As can be seen by the population
projections, the Town reaches a high of 3,225 persons in 2010.
Seasonal figures which are found in the Future Land Use Element show the
functional population for the Town to be 3,420 in 1995; 3,573
in 2000; and 3,879 in 2010.
Population Projections
Indialantic South Beaches
South Mainland
1980
2,883
40,483
87,226
1990
2,844
46,302
161,133
1995
2,940
47,980
188,859
2000
3,035
49,659
216,585
2005
3,130
51,337
244,312
2010
3,225
53,015
272,038
Source:
Brevard County Planning Department Projections, August, 1996.
II.
SANITARY SEWER
Background
Sanitary
sewers in Indialantic have been installed and are maintained by Brevard County.
In
accordance with Indialantic Code Sec. (6‑74)‑(6‑79), since
sewers are available throughout the Town, all structures must be
connected. The complete coverage of the system is shown on the
accompanying map (page 48A, 1981 Comprehensive Plan).
Although
no treatment facilities are located in or controlled by Indialantic, this Plan
declares that the Town and its residents have a vital interest in supporting
the development of sewage treatment facilities for the entire County.
In
1982, Brevard County, recognizing that very rapid growth in the area would soon
overload both transporting and treatment facilities, passed County Ordinance 82‑66.
This Ordinance required that prior to issuing a building permit for a single
family residence, a soil percolation test must be performed. If results were
acceptable, a septic tank system would be installed for grey water
disposal. This included showers, tubs,wash basins, and clothes
washers. Black water from toilets and kitchen sinks would go to
the sanitary sewer. If the soil test shows inadequate percolation, all
wastewater would go to the sewer. Since sufficient capacity now
exists at the treatment plant, this ordinance is no longer applicable.
Existing
Conditions
Collection
System ‑ Indialantic
The
collection system is a network of underground pipes as shown on the
accompanying map. Force mains and lift stations are used as needed to
maintain flow.
Treatment
Plants - South Brevard Area
Indialantic
and in fact all of the area north to the Pineda Causeway sends
wastewater south to the South Beaches Regional Sewage Treatment Plant
located south of Melbourne Beach. This plant now as a capacity of 9 MGD.
The
South Beaches Service Area is identified on the following map of the 201
Facilities Plan, South Brevard County.
A 24" force main has been
installed through Indialantic across Oakland Avenue and down Shannon Avenue and
connects to the South Beaches Plant. This force main
transports effluent from the service area to the South Beaches treatment plant.
Standards
for the Level of Service Provided
The
sewer mains in Indialantic presently handle 100‑150 gallons/per
person/per day without any known problems. With the projected
limited population growth (see Land Use), this system should be adequate for
the future. The average demand for sewer service for the County is
120 gal/day/person. This would result in a demand for the Town of 0.36
MGD in 2000 and 0.39 MGD in 2010. As a proportion of
the South Beaches system, this is 6.1 percent and 6 percent,
respectively. The current demand is 0.35 MGD or 6.1 percent
of system capacity.
Brevard
County is responsible for the treatment plant in the South Beaches Area,
and its capacity is adequate to sustain growth through the planning period
with the 2010 demand being estimated at 7.72 MGD. A full facility
capacity analysis will be completed by Brevard County in its Comprehensive
Plan.
Impact
on Adjacent Natural Resources
As
previously stated, there are no treatment facilities located within the
Town. Because the Town is completely served by sanitary sewer facilities,
there is a very positive impact on the adjacent natural resources.
III.SOLID WASTE
Background
For
the purpose of this sub‑element, the term "solid waste" will
include only the following classifications which one encounters in a small
residential town such as Indialantic.
Residential
wastes are mixed household wastes, including yard wastes, generated by
residents.
Commercial
wastes in this area are similar in that they consist largely of combustible
materials in the form of paper and food wastes from offices, restaurants,
retail establishments, and motels.
Existing
Conditions
The
existing system of solid waste management covers all of Brevard County and is
detailed in that Comprehensive Plan. Municipalities within the County are
responsible for collection service only.
In
Indialantic, Harris Sanitation Company, under contract with the Town, makes
twice weekly solid waste pickups and one (1) recycling and yard waste pickup a
week at a contract price. Billing is done by the Melbourne Utility Department.
Together with sewer and water charges, collection is mandatory for all residences
and commercial establishments.
Harris
uses modern packer trucks for the principal trash pickup with some open brush
trucks for yard refuse. This waste is deposited in a ram pit at the
Melbourne Transfer Station where it is compacted and transported to the Central
Disposal Facility. This is a shredding facility with controlled landfill.
Ferrous metal is recovered by a magnetic separator.
Financing
of these solid waste facilities has been achieved through issuance of Brevard
County Solid Waste Revenue Bonds.Operation and maintenance expenses are covered
by charges collected with County taxes. Each single family residence
currently pays a yearly disposal fee while commercial establishments are
charged on a sliding scale based upon the solid waste generated.
Only
ferrous materials are being recovered at the Central Disposal Facility.
Large metal goods (refrigerators, stoves, etc.) are separated and sold prior to
shredding, and the remaining ferrous materials from the magnetic separator are
the most important resource recovery material along with the recycled
materials.
Standards
for the Level of Service Provided
The
level of service for the County and consequently the Town is 8.32 pounds
per person per day. This would result in a demand for the Town of 12.6
tons per day in 2000 and 13.4 tons per day in 2010.
This would result in a South Brevard capacity demand of approximately 1
percent and 0.9 percent, respectively. The current landfill has a design
capacity of 1,400 tons per day with an estimated remaining life of 7-10
years. The County has
purchased an additional 2,980 acres in South
Brevard to use as a new land fill to meet the demand for the future.
An
analysis of the problems and opportunities for solid waste facilities
replacement, expansion, and new facility siting is contained in the County
Plan.
Impact
on Adjacent Natural Resources
There
are no landfills within the Town, and since Brevard County, by ordinance, is in
control of disposal facilities, these facilities will continue to be located on
the mainland. There will be no impact on adjacent natural resources.
IV.
DRAINAGE
Background
The
State is responsible for drainage along Fifth Avenue and S.R. A1A. There
is a 36" pipe under Fifth Avenue that drains west from Palm to an outfall
at the river and east from Palm to an outfall at the ocean, and another outfall
at the ocean for north S.R. A1A; however, it is estimated that less than 20%
will be available to the Town for its use.
The
Town of Indialantic is responsible for the remainder of the drainage within the
boundaries of the Town. A system covering most of the town was
constructed in the 1960's. It was financed by $275,000 in 30 year revenue
certificates issued in 1962.
Existing
Conditions
The
drainage system consists mostly of 12" perforated pipes under the streets
with inlets, catch basins, and sand traps at strategic locations. The
intent of this system is to let runoff rainwater percolate into the sandy soil
underneath the streets.
In
three areas, these perforated pipes also connect to larger pipes that go to
outfalls in the Indian River. There is a 36" outfall opposite Second
Avenue and 42" outfalls at Tenth Avenue and at Orlando Avenue. Other
outfalls at Wayne Avenue (36") and two south of Orlando (42") provide
spot drainage on Riverside Drive.
Drainage
can be a problem in Indialantic and after a rain of one or more inches, some
intersections are flooded. Part of the problem is lack of gradient since
the highest points (Eighth Avenue and Shannon, and, Tenth Avenue and Shannon)
are only 14 1/2 feet above sea level; however, the system is showing its age
and needs attention. Over the years, several areas have had to be
excavated in order to clean out the system. The following map shows
the location of the above outfalls.
Standards
for the Level of Service Provided
A
major objective must be to maintain and improve the drainage system. A
drainage study was completed in November, 1991 and some portions of the study
have already been implemented. Additional improvements will be made as
funds are available and the need arises.
Retention
of rainwater on newly developed building sites is important and requires the
continued attention of the Zoning Board and the Building Official. The
current ordinance requires the retention of the first inch of rainfall on site
for all new and redeveloped property. The Stormwater Management
Ordinance, also, states that primary surfacewater and groundwater, and all other
freshwater resources including rainwater management facilities shall be
designed for the 25 year, 24 hour storm. Other facilities shall be
designed for the 10 year, 24 hour storm.
Existing
Regulations and Programs
The
Stormwater Management Ordinance is the strength of the Town in its effort to
control drainage. The previously discussed standard applied to new and
redeveloped property will benefit the Town over the coming years. The
following performance standards are important with respect to carrying out the
ordinance:
‑ Surface water runoff
shall be subjected to best management practices prior to discharge into natural
natural or artificial drainage systems. Best management practice shall
mean a practice or combination of practices determined by the Town Building
Official to be the most effective, practical means of preventing or reducing
the amount of pollution generated by the project to a level compatible with
acceptable standards of Florida water quality.
‑ Channeling runoff
directly into water bodies shall be prohibited. Instead, runoff shall be
routed through swales and other systems designed to in-crease time of
concentration, decrease velocity, increase filtration, allow suspended
particles to settle, and remove pollutants.
‑ Vegetated buffer strips
shall be created or, where practicable, retained in their natural state along
the banks of all water courses, water bodies, or wetlands.
‑ Runoff from parking lots
shall be approximately treated to remove oil and sediment before it enters
receiving waters.
Impact
on Adjacent Natural Resources
With
the extremely small amount of vacant land remaining to be developed and with
the majority of it being contained in single family residential lots, it cannot
be expected that future development will cause an adverse impact on either the
ocean or the river.
The
Town does need to have a serious evaluation of its current drainage system to
ascertain capacity problems, improvements needed, and cost alternatives.
The Plan will be updated as soon as the data on capacity and analysis are
obtained.
V.
POTABLE WATER
Background
Potable
water has been supplied to Indialantic by the City of Melbourne under a
franchise agreement originally set forth in Town Ordinance No. 36 of May 7,
1957. A new Ordinance No. 87-12 was adopted on June 16, 1987 extending
the agreement for 30 more years.
Under
the franchise, the City of Melbourne agrees to continue to operate and maintain
the system as before. Service level and rates shall continue to be
uniform and non‑discriminatory throughout the entire system operated by
Melbourne except that geographical areas with higher costs can be higher.
It should be noted that Indialantic water rates have been and will continue to
be 10% higher than Melbourne City rates.
Extensions
will be made to the system to serve new developments or customers, but the cost
shall be borne by the developer or customer.
There
are now 79 hydrants in Indialantic and Melbourne agrees to maintain or replace
them as needed. New hydrants will be installed at the expense of the
developer. Present coverage meets insurance requirements of 500 feet to
the nearest hydrant.
Existing
Conditions
Water
is supplied to Indialantic by a 20 inch main across the causeway at Fifth
Avenue. As backup, another 20 inch main crosses the river north of the
Town, but south of the Eau Gallie Causeway.
As
shown on the map, there are 12 inch mains on Riverside Drive and S.R. A1A south
of Fifth Avenue with 18 inch mains on S.R. A1A north of Fifth Avenue.
Also, a 12 inch main connects to a 250,000 gal. elevated storage tank from
Twelfth Avenue and Shannon. Other mains are 6 inch except laterals that
supply a block or less are 2 inches.
The
Melbourne Water System obtains its water from Lake Washington, a natural
reservoir on the St. Johns River with a supplementary source from the
Floridan Aquifer. There are two water treatment plants on the east
side of Lake Washington. The Lake Washington surface water source potential
has been identified at 30 MGD and the Florida Aquifer source at 6.5 MGD with a
6.5 MGD expansion by 2000. The present treatment plant capacity is 22.5
MGD with the projected demand in 2010 being 20.43 MGD.
The
City of Melbourne is responsible for both the source of the water supply, its
treatment and its distribution. A full analysis is contained in the City
of Melbourne=s Plan.
Standards
for the Level of Service Provided
Indialantic
has a vital interest in its water supply and must continue to maintain
surveillance over the water resources of South Brevard County and participate
in programs to improve the supply. Even though it has no control over the
supply, the Town has a vested interest in the quality and quantity of water
delivered by Melbourne under the franchise agreement. The average demand
for water service on the Melbourne system is 120 gallons per person per
day. This would result in a demand for the Town of 0.36 MGD in 2000
and 0.39 MGD in 2010. As a proportion of the system
service area, this is 2 percent and 1.9 percent, respectively.
The current demand on the Melbourne system is 0.35 MGD or 2 percent of
the total population served.
Impact
on Adjacent Natural Resources
The
primary water supply source is Lake Washington and the treatment plant
is located on the Lake. Both are on the South Brevard mainland. The
supplementary Floridan Aquifer source is on the upland adjacent to the plant. No
impact on adjacent natural resources is expected.
VI. NATURAL
GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE
According
to review of information from the St. Johns River Water Management District,
there are no prime aquifer recharge areas in Indialantic to add to public
drinking water supplies.
Since
nearly all of the land area is developed, the natural groundwater recharge
occurs on residential lots, town parks, and the perforated pipe drainage
system.
Natural
Drainage Features
Along
the beach, the dunes maintain a 16 to 18 foot height. The remaining
contours gradually drop off to 10 to 15 feet near the center of the Town and
drop to approximately 5 feet along the Indian River. There are no
extremely high or low areas, rather the contour lines have a fairly
consistent nature throughout the Town.
Existing
Regulations and Programs
The
Town requires that all new and redeveloped property retain the first one inch
of rainfall. It, also, requires as a general provision that all systems
shall be designed to enhance groundwater recharge while reducing pollution.
Overall,
the Stormwater Management Ordinance is effective and does address groundwater
recharge. The only additional program which could be recommended is for
the Town to encourage those property owners, who were not required to have
return wells for the water to air air-conditioning units, to install them.
Standards
for the Level of Service Provided
It
is the intent of the Town to maintain it’s existing Stormwater Management
Ordinance which requires that all new development and redevelopment retain the
first 1 inch of rainfall, and all systems shall be designed to enhance
groundwater recharge.
Impact
on Adjacent Natural Resources
It
is felt that the current practices of the Town as it relates to the above will
help to preserve the existing recharge areas and enhance them where
possible. Since much of the recharge occurs on single family lots and
because these lots are, for the most part, generously landscaped, the existing
status of the acquifer recharge should not be adversely affected.
VII.GOALS,
OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
Goal
1:
The
Town will ensure that infrastructure facilities provided to it by other
governmental entities as well as those provided by the Town will be provided in
a manner which is sufficient to meet existing and future needs and is
economically efficient and environmentally sound.
Objective 1:
By
a date consistent with the requirements of Section 163.3202, Florida Statutes, The Town will continue to implement
procedures to insure that at the time a development permit is issued, adequate
facility capacity is available or will be available when needed to serve the
development.
Policy
1.1:
The following level of service standards are hereby adopted, and shall be used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a development:
Facility |
Level of Service |
Sanitary Sewer |
200
gal./residential unit/day |
|
Solid Waste |
8.32 pounds/person/day |
|
Potable Water |
288
gal./residential unit/day 288
gal./equivalent res. unit/day |
|
Drainage |
Retention of 1st 1
inch of rainfall on site and designed for the 25 year 24 hour storm |
Policy
1.2:
Maintain
close coordination with the County and the City of Melbourne, and the
South Brevard Water Authority to ensure that the Town is afforded the
opportunity to provide input on rate changes and system design.
Policy
1.3:
The
Town supports shall support improvements to or replacement of
water and sewer lines which would reduce costs and adverse environmental
impacts.
Policy 1.4:
The
Town will continue to make available to each service provider a report
of development activity every six months.
Policy
1.5:
By
1989 and On an annual
recurring basis, there-after, the Town will work with the County and the
City of Melbourne to establish priorities, correct existing facility
deficiencies, and provide for future needs. This will include potable
water, solid waste, and sanitary sewer. This policy shall be implemented
through the directives set forth in Policy 1.1 of the Intergovernmental
Coordination Element.
Policy
1.6:
Although
data indicates that there is presently no service level deficiency in water,
solid waste, or sanitary sewer service, if a service deficiency falling below
the level of service assigned by this Plan is identified in water, sanitary
sewer, or solid waste service, the Town will, within 60 days, expeditiously
take the following actions to resolve the problem: 1) attempt to
determine the significance of the service level deficiency; 2) meet with the
provider of the service to further ascertain the significance of the
deficiency, determine the duration of time that the service deficiency is
expected to continue, examine the temporary use of service provision through
alternative sources and relative cost of service provision by alternative
sources; 3) meet with the applicable agency Brevard County
Intergovernmental Coordinating Committee, pursuant to Policy 1.1 of the
Intergovernmental Coordination Element to examine alternatives to resolve
the service deficiency; and 4) in a timely manner, report findings, alternative
solutions, and costs of solutions to the Town Council for the initiation of an
appropriate solution, if the Council so determines.
Objective 2:
By
December 31, 1991, The Town
will continue to implement its complete a comprehensive
stormwater drainage study. (Brevard County supplies solid waste
collection and disposal, and the City of Melbourne supplies water.
Therefore this objective is not applicable.) does not address those
services.)
Policy
2.1:
Beginning
with the fiscal year 1989‑1990 budget, The Town will utilize its fund a comprehensive
stormwater drainage inventory and engineering plan and provide updates when
necessary.
Policy 2.1.1:
The
study will which examines: 1) present deficiencies; 2)
projected future needs; 3) engineering and construction necessary to complete
any retrofitting or future needs; 4) cost of construction; and 5) proposed
construction schedule will be utilized A major goal of the
study shall be to reduce and to eliminate eventually the discharge
of untreated stormwater runoff into bodies of water. the Indian River
Lagoon.
Policy 2.1.2:
Upon
completion of the study, The Town shall use its LDRs adopt
appropriate goals, objectives, and policies to reduce and to eliminate
eventually the discharge of untreated stormwater runoff into bodies of
water. the Indian River Lagoon.
Policy 2.1.3:
The
following interim policy shall be applied to all new development that is
subject to a development order applied for after adoption of this Policy 2.1.3
on Jan. 16, 1990. By June, 1990, The Town shall adopt continue
to enforce its land development regulations to control the discharge of
organic materials, fertilizer, pesticides, sediment and organic materials into
the stormwater system. To the extent of the level of service set forth in
Policy 1.1 of this element, the discharge of untreated storm water runoff from
new development is prohibited.
Policy
2.2:
The
Town will continue to cooperate with the State in determining stormwater
problems connected with S.R. A1A and S.R. 500 and with the County for Riverside
Drive.
Policy
2.3:
Support the County effort to acquire additional land for solid waste management so that the design capacity will meet the needs of the Town.
Policy
2.4:
Support a recycling program which is economically feasible as well as a hazardous waste management program.
Objective 3:
9J‑5.011(2)(b)3 is not applicable since the Town is almost built‑out and can receive only in‑fill development. (Discouraging urban sprawl)
Objective 4:
The
Town will support the City of Melbourne and the South Brevard Water
Authority in conserving the current water source at Lake Washington and in
continuing the search for a more reliable source that is dependable and
economically feasible.
Policy
4.1:
Work with the City of Melbourne to ensure that all areas of the Town have the proper size water lines to serve fire protection needs.
Policy
4.2:
Work with the City of Melbourne to ensure that all water lines are flushed as frequently as needed to provide sediment free potable water.
Policy
4.3:
Promote water conservation devices and evaluate the need to require them in new construction.
Policy
4.4:
Continue to enforce the Water Shortage Ordinance which can be implemented by either notice from the St. Johns River Water Management District or by determination of the Town Council.
Objective 5:
By
1990, The Town will continue
to identify and map any prime natural groundwater recharge areas.
Policy
5.1:
Encourage residents to conserve the return water from water‑to‑air units in those instances where the dwellings were built prior to the requirement for a return well. This could be done by the provision of a return well or running the water through an irrigation system.
Policy
5.2:
The
Town will coordinate with other local agencies, the State, and the Federal
government to achieve regional aquifer recharge protection objective.