Minutes 08/28/2014 August 28, 2014
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE
DESIGN STANDARDS AD HOC COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, August 28, 2014
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Architectural and Site Design
Standards Ad Hoc Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted
business herein, met on this date at 1:00 PM in a REGULAR SESSION at the Growth
Management Division Building, Room 609/610 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, FL
with the following persons present:
Rocco Costa, AIA
James Boughton, AIA
Kathy Curatolo, Collier Building Industry Association
Dalas Disney, AIA
Bradley Schiffer, AIA
Dominick Amico, P.E.
Ron Waldrop, P.E (Excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Caroline Cilek, LDC Manager
Stefanie Nawrocki, Planner
Matt McLean, Principal Project Manager
Carolina Valera, Principal Planner
Madeline Bunster, Architect
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Any person in need of a verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the audio recording from
the Collier County Growth Management Division, Department of Planning and Zoning.
• Call to Order
Mr. Costas called the meeting to order at 1:20pm with Mr. Schiffer, Mr. Boughton and himself
present. While waiting for additional Committee Members to arrive to establish a quorum, discussion
occurred on the most effective means to reference the site standards in 5.05.08 within other Sections of
the LDC.
Ms. Curatolo arrived at 1:27pm and a quorum was established.
Alternate Member Participation
Heidi Ashton Cicko, Assistant County Attorney reported the Committee was established via a
Board of County Commissioner's Resolution and does not allow for participation by an"alternate
member." If the Committee wishes, they could request the BCC amend the Resolution for provision
of alternates.
Staff reported they are always happy to include input from members of the public in the "write ups" of
the items discussed.
The Committee determined,given the stage of the review and number of meetings already held, it
would be prudent to continue "as is"and not request an amendment to the Resolution.
Review of materials
• Architectural Comparison Chart
Staff provided an analysis of Section 5.05.08 outlining where related requirements are located,
duplicated, and/or referenced in other Sections of the Land Development Code (LDC).
Mr. Amico arrived at 1:40pm
Committee discussion occurred on the different concepts for ensuring the LDC provides clarity and is
"user friendly" for any parties in need of utilizing the document(s). These ideas included maintaining
the requirements in Section 5.05.08 and cross reference the other sections as necessary, relocating any
applicable requirements of Section 5.05.08 to other sections of the LDC, etc. Staff noted they could
provide "examples" of any concepts to the Committee for their review in order to facilitate making the
decision.
The Committee determined a more appropriate time to address the issue would be after the complete
review of Section 5.05.08.
Mr. Disney arrived at 2:05pm
• Continue run-through of section 5.05.08
Ms. Cilek provided a copy of the Draft for review. The purpose of the item is to continue review of
the draft LDC Amendment and not discuss follow ups on other/or prior Sections. The Committee
resumed their review on Section 5.05.08.E and provided the following actions/comments as indicated
below.
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Section 5.0508.E.1.b.i-Maximum Parking
The Committee discussed Subsection including the cross reference to Section 4.05.04.0 and the
requirements for providing parking spaces in excess of 20 percent of the minimum required.
Mr. Schiffer moved to eliminate Section 5.0508.E.b.i. Second by Mr. Costas. Carried unanimously
6-0.
The Committee reported the justification for eliminating the Section is that LDC Section 4.05.04.0
is sufficient to address the requirements and those found in Section 5.0508.E.b.i. are redundant and
penalize smaller lot size developments.
Section 5.0508.E.2.f.i—Pedestrian Pathways
Committee discussion occurred on the Section to determine if any of the standards are too restrictive
to meet the goals of providing adequate access to buildings.
Mr. Disney moved to amend Section 5.0508.E.2.fi to read "A continuous building perimeter path
interconnecting all public entrances and exits of a building required." Motion carried 4 "yes"—2
"no." Mr. Schiffer and Mr.Amico voted "no."
Discussion occurred on the ramifications of the action and if it meets the goals of the Section.
Mr. Disney moved for reconsideration of the motion. Second by Ms. Curatolo. Carried
unanimously 6—0.
Mr.Amico moved to eliminate Section 5.05.08.E.2.f and Section 5.05.08.E.2.fi with Section
5.05.08f ii becoming 5.05.08.E.2.f. Second by Ms. Curatolo.
Discussion occurred on the ramifications of the action noting it may totally eliminate the requirement
for providing connecting pathways around buildings.
Mr.Amico amended the motion to include the above motion and change the reference from
"building perimeter path"to `pedestrian paths"or similar language where necessary. Second by
Ms. Curatolo. Carried unanimously 6—0.
The Committee noted the justifications for the change is it is difficult for small buildings to conform
to the requirement and reduces impervious areas on site.
Section 5.0508.E.2.h—Shade and Site Amenities
Mr. Schiffer moved to eliminate Section 5.0508.E.2.h.ii regarding shade and site amenities.
Second by Mr.Amico. Carried unanimously 6—0.
The Committee noted the Section is "redundant."
Mr. Schiffer moved to amend Section 5.0508.E.2.h.i to read "Pedestrian pathways must provide
intermittent shaded areas when the walkway exceeds 100 linear feet in length of walkway." Second
by Mr. Disney. Carried unanimously 6—0.
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The Committee noted the vegetation located at the current distance spacing requirement of 50 feet
becomes too dense as the trees mature. Also, shade is not required for "pathways"in a parking lot.
• Meeting Minutes—January 9, 2014, January 28,2014, and February 12, 2014
Mr. Costas moved to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2014, January 28, 2014, and February
12, 2014 minutes subject to the following change:
• January 9, 2014—page 2 paragraph 5 —Mr. Boughton was not in favor of entirely eliminating
the standards.
Second by Ms. Curatolo. Carried unanimously 6—0.
• Next meeting- Available dates to meet
The next meeting will be held on September 17, 2014- 2:30pm—5:00pm
Ms. Curatolo left the meeting at 3:20pm
Review of Section 5.05.08 continued.
Section 5.05.08.E.3— Service Functions and Facilities
Committee discussion occurred on if the purpose and intent of the Section is met by the requirements.
Mr. Costas moved to amend Section 5.05.08.E.3.b-line 3 to read `functions are contained and
screened..."(remove the word `fully"). Second by Mr. Disney. Carried unanimously 5— 0.
The Committee reported it is not possible in the instance to fully contain "acoustic impacts':
Staff expressed concern that the wording may provide confusion on if the service's visual impact
needs to be "fully contained" which was the intent of the requirement.
Mr. Schiffer moved to amend Section 05.08.E.3.b -line 2-3 to read "located and screened so that
the visual impacts of these functions are fully contained and screened..." Second by Mr. Disney.
Carried unanimously 5— 0.
The Committee reported the wording would address the previous concern regarding acoustic
impacts.
3. Adjournment
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30pm
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These minutes ap oved by the Board/Co , ■ hairman/Vice Chairman on ( C (C% , 2014
presented resented or as amended /
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