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APPE MlIX C SUMMARY OF AUGUST 16, 1983 WORKSAOP O F Exh 2 Page 37 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION SO8 GRAHAM GOVERNOR I N TOWERS O f FlCE S U l L O l N G X1 BLAIR S T O N E R O A D L L A H A S S E E . F L O R I D A 32301 VICTORIA J. TSCHINKEL SECRETARY LAKE BUTLER OFW WORKSHOP REPORT The public workshop vas held Elementary School i n Windermere. on August Florida. 16, 1983, at the Windemere There were over 130 p e r s o n s i n attendance. Ten i n d i v i d u a l s spoke i n f a v o r of C u t s t a n d i n g Waters. The Department d e s i g n a t i n g t h e B u t l e r Chain of Lakes tb one spoke a g a i n s t t h e p r o p o s a l . has received letters supporting designation from six i n d i v i d u a l s and t h e f o l l o w i n g o r g a n i z a t i o n s : Orange County Cormnission Town of Windemere B u t l e r Chain C o n s e r v a t i o n A s s o c i a t i o n F l o r i d a Audubon S o c i e t y Windemere Garden Club West Orange Jr. S e r v i c e League b l e t t e r s opposing t h e d e s i g n a t i o n have been r e c e i v e d by t h e Department. O'F Exh 2 Page 38 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT O F ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION 8 0 8 GRAHAM GOVERNOR V I C T O R I A J. T S C H I N K E L SECRETARY A G E N D A FOR PUBLIC WORKSHOP ON PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF T f LAKE BUTLER CHAIN OF LAKES AS "OUTSTANDING FLORIDA WATERS" I. B. C. B. A. V. 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Windermre Elementary School Auditorium Park Avenue. Windermere, Florida Introduction Purpose o f Workshop Explanation o f Outstanding Florida Waters Program Waters Under Consideration Schedule Water Q u a l i t y and Inplications o f Designation 8. IV. TIM: Proposed Outstanding Florida Waters Designation A. III. August 16, 1983 Opening Remarks A. II. DATE: Present Water Q u a l i t y Inplications o f Designation Public C m n t Ad journmen t O'F Exh 2 Page 39 Dot h Gene ?lurphy Box 302 s i i n d e m e r e , FL 32506 B i l l 6 Tatty prendts Box 436' Windermere, FL Les 6 Ruth :.ty land 11044 3 a y s h o r e Drive ;dindsraere, FL Xr, Thomas E. C o r l c h i l l 9706 K i l g o r e .Soad Orlando, FL 32819 Xs. L o c r i e P h i l l i p s 11056 S a y s h o r e Drive Windemere. EL . Tony h Kelly Yicks 801 Second Avenue Windermere, FL . Carl Lotts 10645 Bayshore Drive Windermere, FL Win & Gladys Bendleton Box 665 Windermere, FL H a r i e 6 Bud Grace P. 0. Box 1152 !dindemere. FL P e t e r 5 Lenore Nott 1101 Audubon Way X i n d e m e r e , FL Alice Xarshall e . 0. Box 152 Windermere. FL Xc. V i l l i a m P a r t ington 1203 Orange Avenue Winter Park, EL Ys. Y r . J i m Zoss . 12525 W. Laka B u t l e r Road Windermere, FL 1 s . Carol Voorheis 8013 Cote Court Orlando, FL Bob h A l l e e n Xorelg P. 0. Box 1306 Vtndermere. FL Bob and C a r o l e G l a d f i l t e r 9725 Wild Oak Drive ' d i n d e m e r e , FL X r . & Xrs. S i l l Tensley 10049 Lone T r e e Lane Orlando. FL 32819 ?Is. Km Yard Box 339 Windermere, FL Y r . 6 3rs. B i l l Hartzog P. 0. Box 151 Windermere. FL Xr. h ?Irs. J e s s C a s t l r b e r r y 12404 Summerport Lane Windermere. FL W. N. S i a 1036 % i n S t r e e t Windersere. FL Y r . S c o t t Henderson 33 East Pine S t r e e t Orlando. FL 32801 L a r r y E. Webb 9688 K i l g o r e Road Orlando, FL 32819 X r . 6 Nrs. C. A. P e t e r s o n 1218 Audubon P I . Orlando. FL 32804 ?Is. Susan Ward P. 0. Box 1151 X r s . Martin B. S t r i n g f e l l o v 536 Second Avenue Windermere; FL 32786 Windermere, FL . .. Exh 2 Page 40 Y r . Gene J o h ~ s o n .P. -0. Box 3753 Orlando. FL 32802 \is. Kathleen !Jacker 10337 Trout Xoad Orlando, FL 32819 r . George S a r l e y Fred h Diane G e l t g e y P a 0OX 14 Yindermere, FL 32736 Environmental Regulation Commission 983 Voodcock b a d Orlando, FL 32803 ?Is. Gwendolyn P. 521 Lake S t r e e t Windemere. FL Y r . C l i f f o r d W. Y i l l i a n s 9740 Kilgore Road Orlando. FL 32819 Smith Dr. h Y r s . Greg V i n t a r s P. 0. Box 3 'Jindecsere, FL Y s . S h e r r y l4ilLLains 214 E. Lucerne C i r c l e Orlando. PL Dean h Xary Zngscrom 12330 Suwanneeport Lane Vindermere. FL ?lr. h Yrs. C u s s i e Smith Route 3, Box 199 Orlando, FL I . Charles True 513 Ridgewood 3 r i v e Vinder~nere, EL Ilr. Arthur 3. 3anks P. 0. Sox 7(*1 \Jindermere. FL :Ir. John O s v a l t 636 Oakdale Tindermere, FL Y r . Tom Barry 9626 Hayvood Drive Windemere, FL John h P a t r i c i a Graham Box 340 Sayshore Drive V i a d e n e r e . FL Ilr. J o s e p h J. XcCellan 9703 ?laywood Drivs i f i n d e n e r e , FL ?lr. Fred Harden 5400 . b d r u s Avenue Orlando, FL Y r . R u s s e l E. F i r l e w 2325 Sherbrooks Road Winter P a r k , FL 3s. C a r l e n e J u l i a n P. 0. Box 16831 Orlando, FL D. W. T h e i s e n 8ox 823 ! f i n d e m e r e , FL Xr. James X. Buttram 904 S. >lain Windermere, FL - - Y s . Coldie Slumenstark Orlando S e n t i n e l 633 Y. Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32801 K. Kambsk 411 F i r s t Avenue Vindernere, FL Laudi Xicharald 11032 S. Bayshore J r i v e Winderaere, FL F. Joseph a r c e 5125 Vineland Road Apopka. FL 32819 r . Larry A. Roberts 4807 Lighthouse C i r c l e Orlando, FL. 32808 O'F Exh 2 Page 4 1 Stan 6 XarJorie !lasson 11458 Lake S u t l e r 31vd. 7Lndernere, FL Yr. Carl Pallerson 3ox 556 fiindernere, FL !4r. Jzrry Chtcone. Jr. P. 0 . Box 7636Orlando, FL 'it. h Xrs. FLoyd Call 9470 Kilgore Road Orlando, FL 32819 Y s . Toni Pastore 1333 Siscayne Drive Utnter Park, FL Xr. Todd Harris 632 Oakdale S t r e e t iJlndemere. FL Donald 6 Loretta John 9647 Woodmont PI. Vindermere. FL O F Exh 2 Page 42 APPENDIX D RE SOLUTIONS AND CORRE S P O N D E K E RECEIVED REGARDIN: PROPOSED D E S I G M T I O N O'F Exh 2 Page 43 BY THE BOARD OF C O U N n .COMMISSIONERS AT W E I R M E ~ N AF?'UOVED ~ A RESOLUTION URGIliG TRE STATE DEPART!IE!IT OF ENVIIIONMENTAC REGULATION TO DESIGNATE THE BUTLER CHAIN OF LAKES AS OVTSTANDING FLORIDA WATERS WHEREAS, the Butler Chain of Lakes in Orange County, Florida, is one of the finest bodies of water in Central Florida and can be impacted by continued development; and WEEREAS, a desiqnation of this chain of lakes as Outstanding Florida Waters under Section 17-3.041 of the florid* Administrative Code will be of significant assistance in maintaining the excellent water quality of the lakes; and WEEREAS, the Department of Environmental ~egulation'has called a Public :vorkshop on this matter on August 16, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. at the Windermere Elementary. School Auditorium; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TEE BOARD OF COUtTTY CO!IEIISSIONERS OF ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA: SECTION 1. . THAT, the C o d s s i o n urges the State , Department of Environmental Regulation to designate the Butler Chain of Lakes as Outstanding Florida Waters. SECTION 2. THAT, the Commission encourages public participation at the Work Shop on August 16. 1983, and any subsequent meetings. DULY ADOPTED in regular session this 8th day of August, 1983. BOARD OF mmm COMMISSIOIERS OF ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA THOMAS H. LOCKER, CLERK Board of County Commissioners of the ., . . .. ~ .. semetlfl . -L. OF Exh 2 Page 44 illawn aanagcr 1..11. hlcGKA'I'II.JK. Mapar CAKI. I). I'A'II'EHSON. JK. b RESOLUTION WHEREAS,the B u t l e r Chain of Lakea(Down,Bessie,Butler,Blanche,Louise, Palmar,Chase,Tibet Butler,Sheen,Pocket and Fish) a r e a unique n a t u r a l resource w i t h e x c e l l e n t water q u a l i t y , and WHERJUS,ME B u t l e r Chain of Lakes a r e of an exceptional r e c r e a t i o n a l s i g n i f i c a n c e as demonstrated by t h e i r wide v a r i e t y of support f o r outdoor a c t i v i t i e s , the intensity of t h e i r use and the outstanding q u a l i t y of t h e a r e a s involved,and WHEREAS,the B u t l e r Chain of Lakes have demonstrated t h e i r e c o l o g i c a l signiTicance by t h e ambient water quality,and WifEREAS,the mumunity i n t e r e s t in t h e Butler Chain of Lakes h a s been d e m ~ n s t r a t a do v e r the years by the Chase family donation of Bird I s l a n d t o the Audobon S o c i e t y , by the l e g i s l a t i v e a c t i o n c r e a t i n g t h e Windermere Water and Navigation Control D i s t r i c t in 1963, and by the Coamunity formation of t h e B u t l e r Chain Conservation Association in 1969,and WtIERERS, the B u t l e r Chain of Lakes r e q u i r e t h e Antidegradation Protection which the S t a t a o f P l o r i d a can provide. NOW MEREFORE, BE I T RESOLVED TRAT ME COUNCIL OF ME -TOWNOF WINDERMERE r e q u e s t the S t a t e o f P l o r i d a designate t h e B u t l e r Chain o f Lakes as "Outstanding F l o r i d a Waters." Passad and signed this U t h day of J u l y 1983. Carl D Patteraon J r Mayor Helen Catron Clerk O'F Exh 2 Page 45 OFFICE Of SPECIAL PRQJECP BUTLER CHAIN CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION WINDERMERE, FLA. June 28, 1983 Hr. J i m Carnes Department o f Environmental Regulation 2600 B l a i r Stone Road T a l l a h a s s e e , FL 32301 Dear M r . : of the secretary]. ! Carnes: A t one o f o u r D i r e c t o r meetings, J i m Morgan of t h e DER spoke t o u s a b o u t O u t s t a n d i n g F l o r i d a Waters d e s i g n a t i o n . H e s a i d , and we a g r e e d , t h a t i t might be p o a s i b l e f o r o u r B u t l e r Chain o f Lakes t o a p p l y f o r and become a n Outstanding F l o r i d a Waters. Our a r e a i s e x p e r i e n c i n g r a p i d and enormous growth a l l w i t h i n c l o s e proximity t o t h e B u t l e r chain. The B u t l e r Chain Cons e r v a t l o n A s s o c i a t i o n h a s been working f o r y e a r s t o m a i n t a i n t h i s w a t e r q u a l i t y and we " l o s e some and win somen i n o u r b a t t l e w i t h growth. We f e e l t h a t t h e OFW d e s i g n a t i o n f o r t h e B u t l e r c h a i n would be a b i g h e l p f o r u s and t h e DER i n p r o t e c t i n g t h e v e r y h i g h w a t e r q u a l i t y we now e n j o y . With t h i s l e t t e r t h e BCCA r e q u e s t s t h a t your department t a k e a c t i o n t o d e s i g n a t e t h e B u t l e r Chain of t a k e s and Outstanding F l o r i d a Waters. Respectfully, Sue Larimer S e c r e t a r y and Member of t h e Board O'F Exh 2 Page 46 RESOLUTION - BUTLER CHAIN OF LAKES Adopted May 21, 1983 WHEREAS the Butler Chain of Lakes in western Orange County represents an example of a clear sand bottom lake chain in the Florida Highlands which has managed to escape most of the adverse effects of development; and WHEREAS the Butler Chain is the site of one of the sanctuaries of the Florida Audubon Society, known as Egret Island; and WHEREAS the pressures of development in western Orange County, including the potential for increased domestic waste and storm water dischaarges, if allowed to proceed in the usual matter, will render the Butler Chain of lakes polluted and undesirable from a recreational and ecological perspective; and WHEREAS there is considerable recreational use of the Butler Chain, and significant public support for maintaining the ecological values of this lake system; and WHEREAS there is considerable economic benefit to Orange County, and Central Florida in general for the Butler Chain of Lakes to be protected against further water quality degradation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Florida Audubon Society urges the Florida Environmental Regulation Commission to take action to designate the Butler Chain of Lakes as Outstanding Florida Waters pursuant to the rulemaking authority vested in the Commission; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Environmental Regulation be urged to forcefully enforce the special standards brought about by Outstanding Florida Waters designation to assure the purity of the Butler Chain for future generations. Florida Audubon Society 1101 Audubon Way Maitland, Florida 32751 3051647-2615 O'F Exh 2 Page 47 T I C E OF SPECIAL PROJECTS .$ , Mr. Jkp Carnes Dept. of kvironmntal Regulation 2660 B l a i r Stone Road Tdllahassee, Florida 32301 Dear Mr. Carnes, &, all 69 members of the Windemre Garden Club wish to go on record as supporting the proposed designation of the Lake Ejutler Chain of Lakes as Outstanding Florida Waters. Local residents and the Lake Butler Chain Consemtion Association have d m e a remarkable job in the past pars striving to preserve the quali* of the lake water and we are truly proud of their accomplishnaenta. However, at this time we feel the addition of state support,thru the Outstanding Florida Waters designation, would greatlj aid our endeavors. d s . 81 Lohse President O'F Exh 2 Page 48 . . ..:x Were O m n g e Jr.S&ce tL5"e .I . . ' O'F Exh 2 Page 49 September 9, 1983 .Department J i m Carnes of Enviromental Regulation 2600 B l a i r Stone Rd. Tallahassee, F l o r i d a Dear M r . Carnes: The Woman's Club of D r . P h i l l i p s wishes t o inform you of our unanimous support t o d e s i g n a t e t h e Lake B u t l e r Chain of Lakes a s Outstanding F l o r i d a !daters, pursuant t o S e c t i o n 17-3.0h1. Very t r u l y yours, (J di ~ayl& drresponding Secretary O'F Exh 2 Page SO ORANGE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER1 FORD S. HAUSMAN, C F A TELEPHONE (3051 420-3566 September 30, 1983 V i c t o r i a J. Tschinkel, Secretary Twin Towers Office Building 2600 B l a i r s t o n e Road, S u i t e 630 Tallahassee, F l o r i d a 32301 Dear S e c r e t a r y Tschinkel: The B u t l e r chain of lakes i s one of t h e most a t t r a c t i v e and sought a f t e r building l o c a t i o n s i n Orange County. P o l l u t i o n of a unique chain of l a k e s could possibly decrease property v a l u e s due t o the f a c t t h a t market demand would not be p r e s e n t . Proper c a r e t o avoid p o l l u t i o n could i n c r e a s e t h e value of t h e property. Proper c a r e can a l s o save county taxpayers.thousands and thousands of d o l l a r s i n cleanup c o s t s . I f e e l t h e designation'.of outstanding F l o r i d a waters f o r t h e B u t l e r chain w i l l have a p o s i t i v e economic e f f e c t on Orange County. Sincerely, .' , r , Ford S. ~ausma;; CFA Orange County Property Appraiser J FSH: e t cc: Sara Brumbaugh O F Exh 2 Page 5 1 Amold D.I B o x Fifty-two Y o u n atorn, enna g P Y ' Mr. Jam2s Carries Departnwt of Emhnmmtal Regulation 2600 B l a i r Stone ElDad Tallahassee, Florida 32301 : Dear M r . - Outstanding Florida WaB u t l e r Chain of Lakes designation for Carnes: As you m y ix? aware, I m t l y cuntracted to pwxhase the Chase Gmves Property located South and East of the City of W h k n k ? r e in the heart of the Butler Chain of Lakes in Orange mmty. A m j o r factor in my decision to purchase t h a t property as the s i t e for an exclusive golf and cluboriented single family residential ammmity to te kmmn as "Islamrkh Golf and muntxy Club" is its location on seven of the Butler Chain lakes. It is my feeling that tbose lakes are the single greatest asset of the Chase Property and that they w i l l be the key ingredient i n the ultimate success of Islamrth. Because my Bay Kill Club anl I d g e is located on the eastern shore of Lake Tibet Butler, I am already quite familiar with and have long recognized the unique beauty and outstanding quality of these fine lakes. I am also familiar with and have keen f o l l m h g with considerable interest the e f f o r t s of interested citizens and the Florida Departm n t of -tal Regulation to have the W l t l e r Chain of Lakes designated as Cutstanding Florida Waters. I certainly wlcuw and m r t t h a t e f f o r t and urge you and others involved in the decision regarding t h a t designation to take positive action t m m d that end. - Although I have been out of the Central Florida area for several heeks, I have keen advised that several of those present a t the OFW horksl-rJp & p i o n i n -W on August 16, 1983 expressed conover the potential detzimxt.1 effect of the Islamrth pruject on the quality of the Butler Chain's waters. In that regard you and other interested parties should be aware that I anl my developrwt partner, Oncord -ration, have instructed our engineers and other consultants an the I s l e m r t h pruject to plan and design Islemrth with a view toward the preservation and protection of those lakes and the quality of their waters, for they truly are, and with quality developrwts l i k e Islehnrth, w i l l continue to be metanding Florida Watersq ADP:a cc: Mr. Eric D. Wilcox W i l l i a m E. Doster ,.Esquire A l l County onmissloners Mapr C a r l Patterson O'F Exh 2 Page 52 REVEREND ROBERTG. COX ---...,,. r ..n..: .,.. THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE LAKES 1 August 16, 1983 Mr. Jim Carnes Department of Enviromental Regulation 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Florida I Dear Mr. Carnes: It is my understanding that there is some thought being given to designating the Butler Chain of Lakes as an Outstanding Florida Waterway. I I would like to register my personal support for such an action and I would hope that the lakes will always be safeguarded at the same high quality,'as they have been in the past. Please know of my appreciation of your work in enviroment. a1 protection and regulation. Sincerely yours, I Robert G. Cox O'F Exh 2 Page 53 ZFICE OF SPECIAL PROJECTS T780 W I E R COURT OKLUGO. n O W l A 3281 1 (xxl351-Irn7 I 8 IL - j .; , !.. . I ..; , . . , .J..i . . -' BELAIR GROVE ~-1m8 :...; . - m; , yI : !~,F - ~ . ',.> .. .,..a.J *! i " ' 5; = HASE GROVES, INC. WINDERMERE. ??LORIDA 32786 Otiice of the secretaw P.0.BOX 40 ISLEWORTH GROVE 1892 August 15, 1983 Mr. Jim Carnes Department of 'Environmental Regulation 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Dear Mr. Carnes: I hereby give my whole hearted support to the Orange County Commission and the Windermere Town Council proposing and urging that the Butler Chain of Lakes (Down, Bessie, Butler, Louise, Palmer, Chase, Blanch9,Tibet Butler, Sheen, Pocket and Fish) be designated as Outstanding Florida Waters, which in truth they presently are. My connection and knowledge of these lakes goes back to 1913 when I learned to swim in Lake Louise and I have resided on that Lake for the past fifty years. During this time the quality of the water has unquestionably deteriorated'to some extent, and without the help of the Department of Enviromental Regulation can give to Outstanding Florida Waters, I fear that the water quality could easily and unintentionally be permanently ruined. Since the late 1940fs, I have been closely associated with various committees and boards of various organizations concerning themselves with the Butler Chains. These include the West Orange Water Conservation Association which was instrumental in preventing the Orlando Utilities Commission from using the Chain as a water supply for Orlando, The Windermere Canal and Navigation Advisory Committee to the Orange County Commission and the Bulter Chain Conservation Association, which plays and important watchdog role. 7 , k c o n c l u s i o n I draw from these experiences and.studies is that the proposed designation under Section 17-3.041 of the Florida Administrative Code will be the most effective way to prevent and eliminate points of pollution that could degrade the water quality of the Butler Chain. Sincerely, $2-4 & ' - L L Q ~ FRANK W. CHASE, SR. CC: Dr. Greggory Winters O'FExh 2 Page 54 W ' REALTOR FLOU~D*Snw August 10, 1983 OfficeOf the secreh,,, Mr. Jim Carnes Department of Environmental Regulation 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Fla. 32301 Dear Mr. Carnes I I am a 62 year old lifetime resident of the Town of Windennere and very familiar with the Butler Chain of Lakes. My Grandfather and Father were the people who actually connected the numerous lakes by canals. I have been a previous Mayor of the Town of Windennere and served on the Orange County Advisory Board on the Butler Navigation Committee. I, my children and grandchildren have enjoyed this unusal chain of lakes. I realize that with more developments and more people it is going to be very difficult to maintain the water quality of the lakes. I would highly reccomend that the proposal to designate the Lake Butler Chain of Lakes as Outstanding Florida Waters, pursuantt, Section 17-3.041, Florida Administrative Code, be accomplished. If I can be of any help to you on this project I will be glad to assist you in whatever you need to be done. Sincerely, A ,A' k 6 P. ? L&sr. OF Exh 2 Page 5 5 . ,. : F. Masson 1 I458 Lake Butler Boulevard ..-:-post Office Box : t. Stanley . 673 Windermere, Florida 32786 O'F Exh 2 Page 56 st.Luke's unfteo m e t h o ~ f sct h u ~ c h at T H E REV. JAMES A. H A R N I S K PASTOR W~~~DERKER~ - MSl I . A P O P K A . V I N E U N D RD. - O R . . J u l y 11, 1983 the Secre,, J i m Carnes Department of Environmental Regulation 2600 B l a i r Stone Road Tallahassee, F l o r i d a 32301 Mr. Dear ~ r Carnes: . Due t o p r i o r commitments, I w i l l n o t be able t o a t t e n d the workshop scheduled f o r August 16 in Windermere and therefore wish t o express t o you my s u p p o r t of t h e proposal t o designate t h e Lake B u t l e r Chain of Lakes as Outstanding F l o r i d a Waters. Having s t u d i e d the r e g u l a t i o n s and requirements f o r t h i s designation, I am convinced t h a t The Chain c e r t a i n l y deserves this kind of designation. The r a p i d growth and development of this a r e a make c a r e f u l c o n t r o l of the lakes a c r i t i c a l factor. You can expect my continued support of these types of environmental actions. Sincerely, O'F Exh 2 Page 57 DROSDICK,DOSTER Prorrrsrouri rasoc~rr8ov .. . ..ATTORNEYS AT ... WILLIAM L. D O S T L l I L I N E S T I. D R O I D l C I (103--1-8*) I I I C * I I ) D J . TILDL, I 1 O m C I T V. #4IGGIH1 L O I A H *.JOHNSON W A L H. "AWIOR J O H N C. L O V H D L S TIMOTYV J. MANOR V41CIIOL.S A. C O P E ..,S*ACL ""*U CLLATOUS J. 6 1 M M O N I d A Y C S M. SCO0U"O"" a10 U W WILL,.* : "011" LOLA D l l V L rosr orFlc= .OX =SOD ORLANDO, FLORIDA A. aCC"LrT O A L L A. m U I X E I S * C I U TUPT. DlClCClO S H E l l l I(. DCWITT Jrsor T"0M.S L. I I I N S I S SHAWN G- I . ) O L R ALICL m U C I W L L L W M I T L JULIA" L. WWITLMYRST JOH C. Y L R O L L I J u l y 8 , 1983 Mr. J i m Carnes Department o f Environmental R e g u l a t i o n 2600 B l a i r S t o n e Road T a l l a h a s s e e , F l o r i d a 32301 Re: D e a r Mr. Designation of B u t l e r c h a i n of Lakes a s Outs t a n d i n g F l o r i d a Waters Carnes: W e have r e c e n t l y r e c e i v e d a N o t i c e of P u b l i c Workshop w i t h r e s p e c t t o the r e f e r e n c e d p r o p o s a l and understand t h a t s u c h a workshop i s t o b e h e l d on August 1 6 , 1983. A s w e r e p r e s e n t s e v e r a l owners o f p r o p e r t y w i t h i n t h e a r e a g e n e r a l l y r e f e r r e d t o as the B u t l e r Chain of Lakes, we would l i k e t o have further i n f o r m a t i o n concerning t h i s matter. I n p a r t i c u l a r , we would l i k e t o be a d v i s e d a s t o the manner i n which t h e p r o p o s a l w a s brought b e f o r e t h e Department o f Environmental R e g u l a t i o n , t h e i d e n t i t y of t h e a p p l i c a n t , t h e c r i t e r i a f o r the e s t a b l i s h m e n t o f Outstanding F l o r i d a Waters and t h e e f f e c t o f s u c h d e s i g n a t i o n on t h e f u t u r e development o f p r o p e r t i e s i n and around t h e a f f e c t e d w a t e r s ; p a r t i c u l a r l y the e f f e c t , i f any, on r e s i d e n t i a l development of t h e l a k e s h o r e . The N o t i c e o f P u b l i c Workshop i n d i c a t e d t h a t you w e r e t h e person t o c o n t a c t f o r f u r t h e r information. I trust, t h e r e f o r e , t h a t you might be a b l e t o a d v i s e u s w i t h r e s p e c t t o t h e foregoing matters. Thank you f o r your a t t e n t i o n t o t h i s r e q u e s t . WED :a cc: w l i a m E. Doster M r . E r i c D. Wilcox Mr. Arnold D. Palmer M r . A l a s t a i r J. J o h n s t o n M r . C r a i g L i n t o n , Jr. M r . Doug Miller JUL 11 1983 Office of the w e t a w O'F Exh 2 Page 58 July 7, 1983 Mr. J i m Carnes Department of Environmental Regulation 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Florida 32301 RF,: Proposed Designation of the Butler Chain of Lakes as "Outstanding Florida Waters" Dear Mr. Carnes: As the Vicar of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension I want you to know I a m personally i n favor of designating the Butler Chain of Lakes as "Outstanding Florida Waters". One of the great blessings in this a r e a is the Butler Chain of Lakes, and anything we can do to preserve this blessing will enhance the lives of not only those who live h e r e but of our v i s i t o r s as well. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, The Rev. Martin L. Nelson MLN: shd - APPENDIX E E C O M H I C IMPACT STATEMENC O'F Exh 2 Page 60 Economic Impact A s s e s s m e n t S t a t e m e n t f o r t h e Proposed R e v i e i o n s t o C h a p t e r 1 7 - 3 . 0 4 1 , - F.A. C . B u t l e r C h a i n o f L a k e s OFW D e s i g n a t i o n D o c k e t No. 8 3 - 3 2 R I n order t o insure p r o t e c t i o n o f water q u a l i t y , the Butler Chain o f Lakes h a s b e e n proposed t o b e r e c l a s s i f i e d a s a n This i s the state's highest Outstanding F l o r i d a Water ( O F W ) . d e s i g n a t i o n o f w a t e r q u a l i t y p r o t e c t i o n and i s i n t e n d e d t o p r e v e n t any s i g n i f i c a n t d e g r a d a t i o n o f a m b i e n t w a t e r q u a l i t y . Specific a l l y , t h e f o l l o w i n g a r e p r o p o s e d t o b e r e c l a s s i f i e d a s OFWs: Lake Down Lake B u t l e r Lake L o u i s e Lake I s l e v o r t h Lake Chase Lake T i b e t Lake S h e e n P o c k e t Lake L a k e W a u s e o n Bay L i t t l e F i s h Lake T h i s a c t i o n i s t a k e n t o i n s u r e t h a t t h e p r e s e n t and b e n e f i c i a l u s e s o f t h e s e v a t e r s w i l l be preserved. I. f u t u r e most Costs o f Implementation t o State Agencies T h e r e a r e no e x p e c t e d c o s t s o f i m p l e m e n t a t i o n t o t h e Department o f E n v i r o n m e n t a l R e g u l a t i o n or any o t h e r s t a t e agency as a result of these revisions. 11. C o s t s and B e n e f i t s ' t o A l l A f f e c t e d P a r t i e s T h e r e a r e no e x i s t i n g p o i n t - s o u r c e d i s c h a r g e r s t o a n y o f t h e l a k e s i n t h e Chain. T h u s , no e x i s t i n g d i s c h a r g e r w i l l be i m p a c t e d by t h i s r u l e . N o n - p o i n t s o u r c e s i n c l u d e a g r i c u l t u r a l and u r b a n r u n o f f a t t r i b u t a b l e t o t h e c i t r u s i n d u s t r y and r e s i d e n t i a l housing, respectively. R e s i d e n t i a l d e v e l o p e r s o f t h e a r e a may i n c u r i n c r e a s e d c o s t s i n t h e c o u r s e o f c o m p l y i n g w i t h OFW s t a n d ards o f p r o t e c t i o n ; however, t h e s e i n c r e m e n t a l c o s t s are expected t o be m i n i m a l . The b e n e f i t s o f OFW d e s i g n a t i o n a r e d i f f i c u l t t o q u a n t i f y , b u t t h e y may b e c o n s i d e r a b l e . The l a k e s a r e l o c a t e d a p p r o x i m a t e l y 15 m i l e s f r o m d o w n t o w n O r l a n d o and a r e a c c e s s i b l e t o t h e p u b l i c . The l a k e s a r e u s e d h e a v i l y f o r r e c r e a t i o n . T h e v a l u e o f p r o p e r t i e s s u r r o u n d i n g t h e l a k e s may i n c r e a s e a s a r e s u l t o f t h e OFW d e s i g n a t i o n . T h u s , e c o n o m i c b e n e f i t s may accrue t o t h e owners o f p r o p e r t y i n t h e a r e a . Furthermore, munici p a l and s t a t e t a x b a s e s may b e a u g m e n t e d a s a r e s u l t o f a n y increases i n property values. The impact o n s t a t e t a x r e v e n u e s O'F Exh 2 Page 6 1 w i l l be i n s i g n i f i c a n t . The i m p a c t o n m u n i c i p a l t a x r e v e n u e s cannot be projected because e s c a l a t i o n of property values cannot be predicted accurately a t t h i s point i n time. 111. E f f e c t s o n c o m p e t i t i o n a n d Employment I n g e n e r a l , d e s i g n a t i o n o f t h e l a k e s a s OFWs w i l l h a v e l i t t l e , i f a n y , e f f e c t upon c o m p e t i t i o n o r employment i n t h e area. Any i n c r e a s e d c o s t s i n c u r r e d b y d e v e l o p e r s c a n b e e x p e c t e d t o b e o f f s e t by i n c r e a s e d p r o p e r t y v a l u a t i o n . IV. Data and Methodology I n f o r m a t i o n was g a t h e r e d from a v a r i e t y of sources. Statem e n t s m a d e a t t h e p u b l i c w o r k s h o p o n t h e OFW p r o p o s a l h a v e b e e n incorporated. Many w o r k s h o p a t t e n d e e s w e r e s o l i c i t e d t h r o u g h correspondence f o r f u r t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n , and p r o f e s s i o n a l s t a f f of t h e DER w a s c o n s u l t e d . Appropriate economic methodology s u g g e s t s t h a t where q u a n t i t a t i v e e s t i m a t e s cannot be c a l c u l a t e d , q u a l i t a t i v e d e s c r i p t i o n of t h e economic c o s t s a n d b e n e f i t s of t h e p r o p o s e d r u l e i s a p p r o p r i a t e f o r i n c l u s i o n i n a n Economic I m p a c t Assessment Statement. This practice i s incorporated into t h i s Economic Impact Assessment S t a t e m e n t a n a l y s i s . O'F Exh 2 Page 62 APPENDIX F WATER QUALIlY O F Exh 2 Page 63 The B u t l e r Chain of L a k e s i s w i t h i n t h e C y p r e s s Creek d r a i n a g e b a s i n , which d r a i n s t o t h e Upper Kissimmee R i v e r B a s i n . The c h a i n c o n s i s t s o f e i g h t m a j o r l a k e s (Down, B u t l e r , L o u i s e . I s l e w o r t h , C h a s e , T i b e t , S h e e n a n d P o c k e t ) a n d t w o s m a l l e r l a k e s ( W a u s e o n Bay and F i s h Lake). A l l o f t h e s e l a k e s a r e i n t e r c o n n e c t e d by a s e r i e s o f man-made n a v i g a b l e c a n a l s . The t o t a l s u r f a c e a r e a o f t h e s e l a k e s i s a b o u t 4,700 a c r e s , w i t h t h e l a r g e s t b e i n g Lake B u t l e r (1.665 a c r e s ) . Depths of t h e s e l a k e s r a n g e from 1 5 t o 30 f e e t . A l l of t h e l a k e s c o n t a i n a n abundance of n a t i v e v e g e t a t i o n ( p r i m a r i l y bogmoss and h a i r g r a s s ) , a l t h o u g h h y d r i l l a h a s b e e n f o u n d i n s e v e r a l of t h e l a k e s . Water f l o w i n t h e c h a i n o f l a k e s i s t o t h e s o u t h , o r i g i n a t i n g a t L a k e Down a n d f l o w i n g t o F i a h L a k e , w h i c h e m p t i e s t o C y p r e s s C r e e k Swamp. The u p p e r s e v e n l a k e s a r e c l a s s i f i e d a s oligo-mesotrophic, with lov productivity, high w a t e r c l a r i t y and deep waters. The l o w e r t h r e e l a k e s ( S h e e n . Pocket and F i s h Lakes) a r e c h a r a c t e r i z e d a s mesotrophic, b e i n g s h a l l o w , h i g h l y c o l o r e d and m o d e r a t e l y p r o d u c t i v e . Extensive water q u a l i t y data have b e e n c o l l e c t e d s i n c e 1967 from e a c h o f t h e l a k e s by t h e O r a n g e C o u n t y P o l l u t i o n C o n t r o l Department. An F D E R p r i m a r y n e t w o r k s t a t i o n ( P N S ) h a s b e e n l o c a t e d i n Lake B u t l e r s i n c e 1967. Data have b e e n c o l l e c t e d from s e v e r a l o f t h e l a k e s b y t h e F l o r i d a Game a n d F r e s h w a t e r F i s h Commission d u r i n g t h e s t a t e w i d e F l o r i d a l a k e s s u r v e y a (19661973). Water q u a l i t y of t h e e n t i r e c h a i n of l a k e s i s e x c e l l e n t . A l l of t h e l a k e s a r e high i n d i s s o l v e d oxygen, r a n g i n g from a n a v e r a g e of 8 . 4 m g / l i n L a k e Dovn t o 7 . 1 m g / l i n F i s h L a k e . No s t r a t i f i c a t i o n of d i s s o l v e d oxygen h a s been found i n any o f t h e l a k e s . B i o c h e m i c a l o x y g e n demand i s e x t r e m e l y l o w , u s u a l l y l e s s t h a n 1 . 0 mg/l. N u t r i e n t l e v e l s a r e low i n a l l o f t h e l a k e s . Average t o t a l p h o s p h o r u s i n t h e c h a i n o f l a k e s i s b e t w e e n 0.01-0.02 mg/l. Total n i t r o g e n r a n g e s from 0.57 mg/l (Lake Wauseon Bay) t o 1.14 mg/l ( F i s h Lake). There i s a s l i g h t i n c r e a s e of t o t a l n i t r o g e n i n t h e lower t h r e e l a k e s (Sheen, Pocket and F i a h Lakes) due t o a n i n c r e a s e of n a t u r a l l y - o c c u r r i n g o r g a n i c s . T h e pH i s low i n t h e e n t i r e c h a i n o f l a k e s , d e c r e a s i n g f r o m 6 . 0 i n L a k e Down t o 4 . 4 i n F i s h L a k e , a r e s u l t o f i n c r e a s e d t a n n i n s t h a t o r i g i n a t e f r o m a d j a c e n t c y p r e s s swamps. Secchi depths i n d i c a t e e x c e l l e n t water c l a r i t y i n t h e upper s e v e n l a k e s , w i t h v a l u e s of 3.5-4.0 meters. I n Sheen, P o c k e t and F i s h L a k e s , s e c c h i d e p t h s , a r e r e d u c e d t o 1.0-1.5 meters, a r e s u l t of high water c o l o r from the tannins. C o n d u c t i v i t y i s h i g h i n a l l of t h e ' l a k e s (167 t o 277 umhos/cm), a l t h o u g h t h i s i s a n a t u r a l b a c k g r o u n d c o n d i t i o n t h a t h a s shown l i t t l e v a r i a t i o n s i n c e sampling was begun. Turbidity i s extremely l o w i n t h e c h a i n o f l a k e s , r a n g i n g f r o m 0 . 7 t o 4 . 4 NTU. F e c a l and t o t a l c o l i i o r m l e v e l 8 a r e low, w i t h n o n - d e t e c t a b l e v a l u e s u s u a l l y noted. O'F Exh 2 Page 64 B i o l o g i c a l data i n d i c a t e e x c e l l e n t water q u a l i t y , with high d i v e r s i t y and a b i o t a t y p i c a l of a c l e a n , soft-acid lake. The f r e q u e n t c o l l e c t i o n o f a m a y f l y ( H e x a g e n i a mundo o r l a n d o ) , a m i d g e ( ~ b l a b e s y m i ac i n c t i ~ e s ) , a n d a c a d d i s f l y ( P o l y c e n t r o p u s f l a v u s ) i n d i c a t e e x c e l l e n t v a t e r q u a l i t y , s i n c e a l l of t h e s e o r g a n i s m s a r e i n t o l e r a n t of any w a t e r q u a l i t y degradation. Few o f t h e s e organisms have b e e n c o l l e c t e d from l a k e s l o c a t e d i n h i g h l y developed a r e a s of c e n t r a l Florida. The Shannon-Weaver d i v e r s i t y i n d e x f o r b e n t h i c s a m p l e s c o l l e c t e d f r o m Lake B u t l e r was 3.505, a high value c h a r a c t e r i s t i c of excellent v a t e r quality. The s h o r e l i n e v e g e t a t i o n of most of t h e l a k e s h a s remained i n a n a t u r a l s t a t e a n d c o n s i s t s o f c y p r e s s , wax m y r t l e , b a y s , p r i m r o s e . panicum, c a t t a i l s , sawgrass and o t h e r species. However, t h i s v e g e t a t i o n p a t t e r n h a s b e e n a l t e r e d i n s e v e r a l of t h e upper lakes. T h e d o m i n a n t s u b m e r g e d p l a n t i n a l l o f t h e l a k e s i s Wyaca f l u v a t i l i s (bogmoss), w i t h hairg'rsss ( E l e o c h a r i s a c i c u l a r i s ) found f r e q u e n t l y i n t h e d e e p e r p a r t s of t h e lakes. Hydrilla has r e c e n t l y b e e n f o u n d i n L a k e s L o u i s e , T i b e t , S h e e n , C h a s e a n d Down. H e r b i c i d e t r e a t m e n t t o e l i m i n a t e t h e h y d r i l l a was i n i t i a t e d i n M a r c h , 1983. Algae l e v e l s a r e m o n i t o r e d q u a r t e r l y i n each of t h e l a k e s , w i t h h i g h a l g a e c o u n t s i n d i c a t i v e of degraded v a t e r q u a l i t y . Algae c o u n t s s e l d o m e x c e e d 1 0 0 a l g a e / m l , c h a r a c t e r i s t i c of e x c e l l e n t vater quality. C h l o r o p h y l l a measurements ( a l g a e biomass) a r e a l s o low, u s u a l l y l e s s t h a n 7 m i c r o g r a m s / l i t e r . No p o i n t s o u r c e s o f d i s c h a r g e a r e p r e s e n t l y l o c a t e d i n a n y o f t h e chain of lakes. Non-point s o u r c e s i n c l u d e u r b a n ( r e s i d e n t i a l housing) and a g r i c u l t u r a l ( c i t r u s ) runoff. R e t e n t i o n o f much o f t h e n a t i v e s h o r e l i n e and submerged v e g e t a t i o n h a s a c t e d a s a b u f f e r f o r non-point r u n o f f , f i l t e r i n g n u t r i e n t s and p r e v e n t i n g e x c e s s i v e a l g a e o r m a c r o p h y t e growth. 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OR 1045 ' SYNOPSIS BUTLER CHAIN OF LAKES Prepared By 0P.ANGE COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL DEPARTMENT :Jay, 1975 O'F Exh 2 Page 82 The Butler Chain ofIakes lies in the Cypress Creek sub-drainage basin which - comprises a portion of the upper K i s s h e e River Basin. The chain consists of eight (8) major lakes that are connected in series by navigable canals. The total surface area of the lakes is approximately 4,700 acres with mid depths ranging from 13- 25 feet. 'he distance from 4. Lake Down to Fish Lake provides 10 miles of accesgible waterways which are utilized for all types of recreational activities. Water movement in the chain is south and originates at Lake Down and flows to Pocket Lake which outlets to Cypress Creek swamp (see map). Water quality throughoutthe entire chain is good. The lakes are characteristically low in pH, dissolved solids and nutrients. The biota is diverse and exhibits a balanced ecology. The lakes are naturally productive, and at this time have been able to assimilate enrichment from both natural and cultural (i.e. development) sources. The Butler Chain is currently being sampled on a quarterly basis by the Orange County Pollution Control Department. Water quality data has been collected since 1967. Water chemistry data reveals minor changes in water quality as the lakes progress downstream. The trends correlate with associated changes in vegetation and topographic character- '-""~i '; . l.i ,' '. 1 O'F Exh 2 Page ., .. .. ,. . . .' - ' ' istics. The pH decreases from Lake Down (5.8 Pocket Lake (5.0 - - 6.8) to 6.0) which ische to the increase in organic acids (tannins) that oiiginate in the cypress swamps which surround the downstream lakes. mrdness decreases from levels near 60 mg/L (49.5 - 60.7) in Lake Down to 30 mg/L (29.Q - 37.4) in Pocket Lake-Fish Lake dich is the most isolated of the lakes %. has a pH ranging from 4.9 to 6.0 and hardness of 32.1 to 41.7 mg/L. The water becomes increasingly stained as you progress down the chain. Dissolved oxygen levels at the surface ranged from 6 to 9 'mg/L throughout the chain andare found to be between 70 and 90% saturation. No stratification of oxygen levels are found in any of the lakes. Biochemical oxygen demand values ranged from 0.0 to 2.5 mg/L and are generally less than 1.0 mg/L. Nutrients remain low throughout the chain. Total phosphorous values have ranged from 0.01 to 0.04 mg P/L show variability in all the lakes. and The average phosphorous value for the chain would be 0.02 mg P/L. Total nitrogen in the chain ranged from 0.37 to 1.51 mg/L. The majority of the values measured are around 0.5 mg/L. The nitrogen increases in the tannic lakes due to an increase in the organic fraction. On January 14, 1975, Fish Lake had an organic nitrogen value of 1.0 mg/L which was during a period of low water. Significant 2 O F Exh 2 Page 84 amounts of NH3-N are also found in Fish Lake. Nitrate nitro- gen values are low in all lakes except Down, Pocket and Fish Lake where values have-reached levels of over 0.2 mg/L on occasion. Total alkalinity has ranged from 0 to 8 mg/L with the majority of the values less than 3 mg/L. The biological data is typical of clean soft-acid The biological communities are diverse a& waters. ize a balanced ecosystem. character- At this point in time, no signifi- cant biologically associated problems have been identified. Some of the macrophytesbrming major plant communities along the shorelines of the lakes include Panicum sp. (emergent grass), Saggittaria sp. (arrowhead),' Typha sp. (cattail), Brasinia sp., water shield and Pontaderia sp. (pickeralweed). The dominant submergent plant is Myaca fluvatilis (bog moss). This submerged plant grows prolifically in the upstream lakes. Occasionally, this plant becomes a nuisance to residents and boaters. However, all of the above mentioned species of plants are native to the area and provide the necessary habitat and cover to support a ba-lanced aquatic ecology. Phytoplankton (algae) is present in very low quantity. Seldom do algae counts exceed 100 algae per milliliter. ~hlo- rophyll-a measurements are usually less than 5 micrograms per liter (ppb). These valucsare indicative of lakes that are not enriched. O F Exh 2 Page 85 The benthic communities are also balanced at this time. Hexagenia mundo orlando (mayfly nymph) is a pollution intolerant mayfly found in the benthic sediments. This species and other species of midges and crustaceans reveal diversity indices greater than 3.0 indicating a balanced comt~unity. It is significant that as pollution loadings increase, &. water quality will degrade and pollution intolerant organisms will not survive. For example, not one speciman of Hexagenia has been collected in polluted lakes located in highly developed areas in Central Florida. Microbiological data indicate that the water is free from organic pollution. Standard plate counts and coliform tests are low revealing that the water is safe for swimming. The Butler Chain of Lakes is one of the few clean water systems left in the Central Florida area. The balance between available nutrient conccntrations and the biotic communities has maintained an ecos<stem free from thc problems that are associated with more enriched systems. and not well understood. The balance is fragile Any activities which would effect . . this system will express itself in the aquatic habitat. O F Exh 2 Page 86 2 Page 87