DSAC Minutes 01/07/2015 January 7, 2015
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, January 7, 2015
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Development Services Advisory
Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on
this date at 3:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at the Collier County Growth Management
Division Building, Conference Room#609/610, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Florida,
with the following members present:
Chairman: William J. Varian
Vice Chairman: Blair Foley
David Dunnavant
James E. Boughton
Clay Brooker
Dalas Disney
Chris Mitchell (Excused)
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Robert Mulhere (Excused)
Mario Valle
Stan Chrzanowski
Eleanor Taft
Norman Gentry (Excused)
Marco Espinar (Excused)
Ron Waldrop
Laura Spurgeon DeJohn
ALSO PRESENT: Nick Casalanguida, Administrator, Growth Management Division
Jamie French, Deputy Administrator
Judy Puig, Operations Analyst, Staff Liaison
Kris Van Lengen, Principal Planner, Collier County Utilities
Caroline Cilek, LDC Manager
Jeff Wright, Director, Code Enforcement
Jay Ahmad, Director, Transportation Engineering
Matt McLean, Manager, Engineering Review
Rich Long, Plans Review and Inspections Manager
Ken Kovensky, Director, Operations and Regulatory Management
Jack McKenna, County Engineer
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I. Call to Order- Chairman
Chairman Varian called the meeting to order at 3:05pm
II. Approval of Agenda
Ms. Taft moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Chrzanowski. Carried unanimously 9-0.
III. Approval of Minutes from December 3,2014 Meeting
Mr. Foley moved to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2014 meeting as presented. Second by
Mr. Chrzanowski. Carried unanimously 9-0.
IV. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
Mr. Dunnavant moved to nominate Bill Varian as Chairman of the Development Services Advisory
Committee. Second by Mr. Boughton. Carried unanimously 9—0.
Mr. Chrzanowski moved to nominate Blair Foley as Vice Chairman of the Development Services
Advisory Committee. Second by Mr. Brooker. Carried unanimously 9—0.
Ms. DeJohn arrived at 3:07pin
V. Public Speakers
George Hermanson,Hole Montes,Inc. addressed the Committee on County floodplain regulation
relating to requirements for compensatory storage for small projects. He expressed concern the County
previously deferred the requirements for storage to the South Florida Water Management District
(SFWMD)who generally applied the requirements to larger scale projects,not small scale,infill type
developments.
Mr. McKenna reported Staff has recently been reviewing new projects to assess cumulative impacts on
flood levels on a neighboring property and noted infill projects may have a negative impact on these
parcels.
Mr. Disney arrived at 3:22pm
Mr.Hermanson recommended the term"negative impact"be defined as water in an adjacent/nearby
home as opposed to minimal increases in flood levels on these properties.
Emilio Robau, County Consultant addressed the Committee noting there is an analysis underway to
determine the impact of the policies.
The Committee requested Staff to place the item on the next meeting Agenda so they may determine if
any recommendations on the process are necessary.
VI. Staff Announcements/Updates
A. Code Enforcement Department update— [Jeff Wright]
Mr.Wright provided the report"Collier County Code Enforcement Department Blight Prevention
Program- Cumulative Code Enforcement statistics- 7/2009—12/21/14"for information purposes.
He reported"anonymous" complaints are still accepted by the Department;however there is a
specific process to be followed before the County determines if the complaint will be investigated.
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B. Public Utilities Division update—[Nathan Beals or Tom Chmelik]
Mr. Van Lengen reported the amended Utility Standards Manual was approved by the Board of
County Commissioners on 12/9/14. In 2015 Staff will be reviewing Ordinances for any changes
required for a variety of items including well site protection/regulation,easement language,
tampering with devices, etc.
C. Growth Management Division/Transportation Engineering and/or Planning— [Jay Ahmad
and/or Reed Jarvi]
Mr.Ahmad reported:
• US41/Collier Blvd. Intersection—50 percent complete with total completion anticipated by
the end of 2015.
• Collier Blvd.—Green Blvd. to Golden Gate-Improvements to begin in February 2015.
• White Blvd./23`d Ave.—anticipated completion-February 2015.
• Collier Blvd.-Wilson Ave to 18th Street—construction slated to begin in June,2015.
D. County Fire Review update—[Shar Hingson and/or Shawn Hanson]
Ms. Hingson reported the Department continues to meet the goals set forth for application review
times and Staff continues the work necessary to integrate the Department into the County's
CityView portal.
E. North Naples Fire Review update— [Eloy Ricardo]
Mr. Ricardo reported plan review occurs within the time frames set forth, but demand for
inspections on permitted projects is increasing and placing a burden on the Department. In order to
address the issue,staffing requirements are under review.
F. Growth Management Division/Operations &Regulatory Management [Ken Kovensky] and
Development Review [Matt McLean] updates
Mr. Kovensky submitted the"Collier County December 2014 Monthly Statistics"which outlined
building plan and land development review activities. He noted demand for construction inspections
in December was the 2nd highest in recent years. The County is utilizing outside sources(NOVA)to
meet the demand for services. The Immokalee satellite office is now open 5 days a week to increase
the level of service provided to the area.
Under Committee discussion,the following was noted:
• Staff continues to work on initiating inspection results notification via email.
• Staff is working on the measures necessary to allow filing of the "Notice of Commencement"
at the Growth Management Division.
Mr.Long reported as of February 1,2015,the County will be accepting requests for time specific
inspections for"concrete pours"only. The change is necessary to meet the high demand for
construction inspections.
The Committee expressed concern the change will have a negative impact on a projects overall
costs, especially in the"remodel"sector. In these instances,employees are not typically on the job
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site given their project has been completed. An employee will need to wait on site for an extended
period of time the day of the inspection, absent of any tasks to be completed for the project.
Mr. French reported:
• The change is necessary to meet the demand for inspections and improve the productivity of
the inspectors.
• The change includes streamlining the inspector's daily schedule which can include between
30—40 inspections per day,per inspector.
• It is becoming difficult to locate qualified individuals to fill vacant positions and/or increase
the numbers of employees assigned to an area given the upswing in the economy.
• Staff is investigating the measure which may be undertaken to assist in meeting the demand.
Mr. French stated Staff will provide a more detailed report on the item next month and the
measures they are undertaking to address the issue.
Mr.McLean reported the Department will be reviewing Right of Way permitting requirements in
2015 to determine if any changes are required to the process.
The Committee recommended statistics in reference to approved plats be incorporated into the
Staff's reporting data.
VII. New Business
A. Impact fee discussion [Nick Casalanguida]
Mr. Casalanguida provided the document "Road, Water, Sewer and Jail Impact Fee Update
Comparison" as prepared by Staff to provide the Committee an overview of proposed Impact Fee
Changes. He noted in a few areas fees are increasing;however the overall affect of the proposed
changes is lower impact fee rates.
B. Water& Sewer Impact Fee Study Update [Amy Patterson]
Ms.Patterson submitted the" Collier County Fiscal Year 2014 Water and Wastewater Impact Fee
Study for Collier County Water and Sewer District"dated September 15, 2014 prepared by Public
Management Resources Group,Inc. for consideration. She noted rates will now be based on the
meter size required for projects as opposed to daily flow rates proposed. The meter sizing is
determined by the requirements of the Florida Plumbing Code.
Mr.Disney reported he does not support the concept of Impact Fees, but recognized the overall
intent�,/ of Staff's recommendations is to lower the existing rates.
1Y1r. Foley Moroni to recd amend the R^^rd;county commissioners approve the Water and
Sewer Impact Fee revisions as proposed by Staff. Second by Mr. Valle. Carried unanimously 11
—0.
C. Transportation Impact Fee Study Updates [Amy Patterson]
Ms.Patterson submitted the "Collier County Transportation Impact Fee Update Study—Draft
Report"prepared by Tindale Oliver dated December 16, 2014. Staff reported rates are generally
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proposed to be increased in this category,however there are decreases proposed for uses such as
"bundled golf,"mom and pop retail, car washes, etc.
Mr. Brooker moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the
Transportation Impact Fee revisions as proposed by Staff. Second by Mr. Valle. Carried
unanimously 11 —0.
D. Correctional Facilities Impact Fee Study Update [Amy Patterson]
Mr. Valle reported he has a conflict of interest(Auxiliary Deputy with Collier County Sheriff's
Department) and has filed Form 8B—Memorandum of Voting Conflict for County, Municipal, and
Other Local Public Officers
Ms.Patterson submitted the" Collier County Correctional Facility Impact Fee Update Study—
Draft Report"prepared by Tindale Oliver dated November 24, 2014. She reported the revenue
generated will be mainly utilized for equipment improvements and debt service payments,not
capital projects.
Mr. Brooker moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the Correctional
Facilities Impact Fee revisions subject to a decrease in rates being proposed by Staff. Second by
Mr. Dunnavant. Carried unanimously 10—0. Mr. Valle abstained.
VIII. Old Business
A. Update on the Floodplain Management Planning Committee [Caroline Cilek]
Ms. Cilek provided the update noting a final Draft of the Floodplain Management Plan is nearing
completion and will be reviewed by the Collier County Planning Commission on January 30,2015.
A copy of the Plan is available on line for review by any interested party.
Discussion occurred on the item raised by Mr. Hermanson earlier in the meeting regarding
compensatory storage of flood waters.
Staff reported they have received a directive from the Administrator to defer determinations on
storage requirements to the SFWMD. They cautioned there are requirements in the Land
Development Code which should be reviewed to determine if any changes are necessary to ensure
the County conforms to their own guidelines.
The Committee requested Staff to prepare the presentation previously requested on the item in
"laymen"terms to ensure all members with varying professional backgrounds fully understand
the issue at hand.
IX. Committee Member Comments
Mr.Disney requested an update on:
• The Land Development Code lot coverage amendment for the Golden Gate Estates area.—Staff
reported the item is on the list for the next amendment cycle.
• The date for implantation of the new Florida Building Code-Staff reported the Code goes into
effect March 1, 2015.
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X. Adjourn
Next Meeting Dates
February 4,2015 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
March 4,2015 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
April 1,2015 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was adjourned by the order
of the Chair at 4:55PM.
COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman,William Varian
These Mine were approved by the Board/Chairman on .2 , as presented , or as
amended
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