Bayshore Gateway CRA Adv Minutes 06/04/2013 2013 Bayshore Gateway
CRA Advisory Board
Minutes
June 4 , 2013
THE BAYSHORE/ GATEWAY TRIANGLE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
4069 BAYSHORE DRIVE, NAPLES, FL 34112 PHONE 239.643.1115 FAX 239.775.4456
BAYSHORE/GATEWAY TRIANGLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LOCAL ADVISORY
BOARD MINUTES OF THE JUNE 4, 2013 MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Advisory Board
was called to order by Steve Main 6:00 p.m. at the CRA Office Meeting Room 4069 Bayshore
Drive.
1. Roil Call: Present: Advisory Bo rd Members: Larry Ingram, Steve Main, MaOyc�de
Gutierrez, Karen Beatty, Petervorak, Chuck Gunther and Mike 'erman, thane
Shadis, Mic ' (excused).
CRA Staff Present: Jean Jourdan, Interim Executive Director, Ashley Caserta, Project
Manager, and Ekna Guevara, Operations Coordinator.
2. Adoption of Agenda: Mr. Main asked if there were any additions or corrections to the
published agenda. Hearing none, he asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Motion
by: Peter Dvorak. Second: Maurice Gutierrez. Approved 8-0.
3. Adoption of Minutes: Mr. Main asked for a motion to approve the May 7, 2013 meeting
minutes. Larry made a correction to item 6.d. should read "Approved 6 to 1 with Larry
dissenting". A motion was made to adopt the minutes with changes. Motion by: Peter
Dvorak. Second: Chuck Gunther. Approved 8-0.
4. Executive Director's Report:
a. CRA Project Updates.
1- CAPA 17 acre: Staff reported we have received the appraisal and has been
submitted to CAPA for review. A representative of CAPA, Chick Heithaus, was
present and mentioned that CAPA may not have enough time to review the
100+ page appraisal before the last BCC meeting before the summer break.
2- Growth Management Plan Amendment: Staff reported that the GMPA was
approved by the BCC on May 28, 2013 and should go into effect in July.
3- Residential Lots: Staff reported that the Developer has submitted plans for
the lots on Linda Drive lots and will begin construction June 15th. Also, the Van
Buren lots are planned to be constructed early next year.
4- Gateway Triangle Stormwater Improvements Construction Update: Staff
is working with consultants to address any repairs or corrections needed.
5- Mini Triangle RFP: On hold until further notice.
6-Andrew Drive (FP&L Lights): Ekna has been assigned to this project.
7- Cirrus Point n/k/a Solstice: Ms. Jourdan informed the CRA-AB that the item
would be discussed under new business.
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8- CRA/MSTU Offices: The documents have been reviewed and approved by
the County Attorney's Office and is scheduled for the June 25, 2013 Board
meeting.
b. MSTU Project Updates:
1- Landscape Updates include a repair by Ground Zero who repaired an
irrigation line break and replaced the shrubs in front of La Piñata.
2-The Bayview and Lunar project is continuing their process.
3- Ashley will be a member of the selection committee for the Thomasson Drive
project which will last about 12 to 18 months.
4- On Danford Street volunteers continue to get the required responses.
5- There was a streetlight which was hit by car in front of La Piñata. This has
since been replaced.
6- Lights on Collee Court, Gordon Street and Peters Street are on their way.
5. Requests for Payments: Motion to pay bill made by: Karen Beatty. Second: Maurice
Gutierrez. Approve 8-0
6. New Business:
a. Welcome New Advisory Board Members: Shane Shadis and Michael
Corradi.
Jim Fields (Question & Answer): Present was Richard Yovanovich who made
a presentation on the 10acre parcel off Thomasson/Bayshore. The project is
allowed 29 dwelling units. They are requesting the CRA support their request for
79 units from the density bonus pool which will be added to the project totaling
108 units. These units would range from 1,400 to 2,000 sq. ft. and sell for mid
$200,000 to mid $300,000. They also mentioned they will return the $320,000
which was granted to them for an Affordable Housing project which they no
longer will build. They will pay a portion from every unit sold until full payment is
received.
Motion to support the project & their request for the 79 units from the density
bonus pool. Motion by: Karen Beatty. Second: Steve Main. Approved 6-1 with
Larry dissenting.
b. Grant Application (Fire Suppression Upgrades): Staff informed the CRA-AB
they had submitted the grant application prior to the submittal deadline and
hopes to have a response within a few months.
c. Community Garden: Staff presented the idea of a community garden in the
Bayshore Community. Motion to conduct all necessary steps and plans
gearing towards a community garden in the Bayshore CRA. Motion by: Chuck
Gunther. Second: Karen Beatty. Approved 8-0.
d. Next Meeting: September 3, 2013
7. Advisory Board General Communications. None.
8. Citizen Comments. None.
9. Adjournmen i'�Mr. Man j urn d the meeting at 7:03,
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A pp roved and fo a ed b Y Steve Main, CRA-AB Chairman.
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