DSAC Minutes 07/01/2015 July 1, 2015
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, July 1, 2015
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Development ment Services Advisory
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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
Department Building, Conference Room#609/610, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples,
Florida, with the following members present:
Chairman: William J. Varian
Vice Chairman: Blair Foley (Excused)
David Dunnavant
James E. Boughton
Clay Brooker(Excused)
Dalas Disney
Chris Mitchell (Excused)
Robert Mulhere
Mario Valle
Stan Chrzanowski
Norman Gentry (Excused)
Marco Espinar(Excused)
Ron Waldrop (Excused)
Laura Spurgeon DeJohn (Absent)
Jeremy Sterk
ALSO PRESENT: Jamie French, Department Head
Judy Puig, Operations Analyst, Staff Liaison
Caroline Cilek, LDC Manager
Marlene Serrano, Manager of Operations, Code Enforcement
Rich Long, Plans Review and Inspections Manager
Ken Kovensky, Director, Operations and Regulatory Management
Mike Bosi, Zoning Division Director
Amy Patterson, Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees and Program
Management
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Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the audio recording
room the Collier County Growth Management Department—Contact Mr. Evy Ybaceta at 239-252-2400.
I. Call to Order- Chairman
Chairman Varian called the meeting to order at 3:00pm
IL Approval of Agenda
Mr.Disney moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Valle. Carried unanimously 8-0.
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M. Approval of Minutes from June 3,2015 Meeting
Mr. Disney moved to approve the minutes of the June 3, 2015 meeting as presented. Second by Mr.
Chrzanowski. Carried unanimously 8-0.
IV. Public Speakers
None
V. Staff Announcements/Updates
A. Code Enforcement Division update—[Jeff Wright]
Ms. Serrano provided the report"Collier County Code Enforcement Department Blight Prevention
Program -Cumulative Code Enforcement statistics- 7/2009—6/21/15"for information purposes.
B. Public Utilities Division update— [Tom Chmelik or designee]
None
C. Growth Management Department/Transportation Engineering and/or Planning— [Jay Ahmad
or designee]
None
D. County Fire Review update— [Shar Hingson and/or Shawn Hanson]
None
E. North Naples Fire Review update—[Eloy Ricardo]
None
F. Operations &Regulatory Mgmt.Division update [Ken Kovensky]
Mr.Kovensky submitted the"Collier County June 2015 Monthly Statistics"which outlined the
building plan and land development review activities. He noted Staff participated in County budget
hearings and the items put forth were accepted at this point in time. Included in the proposed budget
were the 15 full time employees recently added to the Department and substantial funds allocated for
outside services to complete inspections and other tasks as necessary.
G. Development Review Division update [Matt McLean]
See report submitted by Mr.Kovensky.
H. Update on the Florida Building Code change [Rich Long]
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Mr.Long provided a handout summarizing changes to the Florida Building Code which became
effective on June 30, 2015. Discussion occurred on the requirement for the manufactures "stickers"
being required to remain on the windows until "final inspection." Committee members expressed
concern noting the windows are generally installed before a"final inspection"with the stickers
usually removed by cleaning or other workers.
Staff reported they will be undertaking the necessary measures to ensure when the windows are
inspected after installation, the verifications required by the code are made at that time.
The Committee requested Staff to review the automatic notification process for ` ermit pick up"
as some applicants have not been receiving the notification, while others have.
VI. New Business
A. Walkability discussion with CCPC [Mike Bosi]
Mr.Bosi reported the Collier County Planning Commission will be discussing pedestrian mobility at
their August 20, 2015 meeting and are requesting input on the issue from all interested parties.
The Committee noted one topic that should be addressed are the requirements for the construction
of sidewalks including `payment in lieu of sidewalk"and"sidewalks to nowhere."
B. School Impact Fee Update Study [Amy Patterson]
Ms.Patterson provided the "Collier County School Impact Fee Update Study—Draft Report"dated
June 23,2015 prepared by Tindale-Oliver Associates for consideration. She noted the DSAC
Subcommittee charged with reviewing the item met on June 28,2015 to discuss the report.
Mr.Mulhere provided an overview of the meeting and concerns raised by the Subcommittee which
included the estimates developed for construction and the land acquisition costs. He noted the
Subcommittee's recommendations include verification of the data used to develop the proposed
construction/land costs and the implementation of increased fees should be based on a phased
approach.
During Committee discussions the following was noted:
• The proposal is to raise the fees back to the previous"100 percent"level of 2009.
• If a higher standard of education than that of the other areas in the State is proposed for the
County, is it equitable to shift a portion of the cost associated to the higher standard to those
parties paying impact fees?
• Do the land values utilized in determining the acquisition costs include the likelihood of the
new schools that will be constructed east of 951 where costs of land costs are lower than the
urban area?
• Given the projections,a substantial increase in student enrollment is not anticipated over the
next 5 years,is it prudent to increase fees at this point in time?
• The construction cost estimates used in developing the proposed fees are higher than the
State average. Should the"weighted average"be used in fairness to those persons required
to pay the fees?
• If the fees are not raised back to the"100 percent"level,there will still be impact fees in
affect at some level, assisting in addressing the impacts of development on the school system.
• Was consideration given to the possible negative impacts an increase in fees would have on
the demand for new housing due to possible elevated construction costs (i.e. a reduction in
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the demand for new housing thereby decreasing the amount of future property tax revenue
which may offset or generate more revenue than the increased impact fees)?
• Was the existing land inventory held by the school district included in the considerations for
the estimates for future land acquisition costs?
• Is the District currently identifying land that may be available for acquisition?
Ms.Patterson noted:
• One item taking into consideration when developing the proposed fee structure was the
existing debt service held by the County.
• If the fees are collected, but not utilized within a 7 year period,they are returned to the party
that paid the fees alleviating any concerns the fees will be collected and held in perpetuity
without being expended on facilities.
• The item is scheduled to be heard by the Board of County Commissioners in September and
if the Committee desires, Staff can review today's comments and return at the next meeting
to address the concerns and ascertain a final recommendation from the Committee.
The Committee requested Staff to return the item to the next meeting and provide additional
information including:
1. Provide an analysis of a fee structure utilizing the "weighted average"for construction costs
in the calculations.
2. Provide an analysis of the "land bank"currently held by the District and how this may affect
the land acquisition cost estimates utilized in developing the fee structure.
3. Demonstrate a need for increased fees based on the minimal increase projected for student
enrollment.
VII. Old Business
A. Update on the Floodplain Management Planning Committee [Caroline Cilek]
Ms.Cilek reported the changes in the Florida Building Code in reference to floodplain development
have been posted on the County's website. Two Priority Map Revision(PMR)requests have been
submitted to FEMA and are under review.
Committee discussion occurred on any other issues that may need to be addressed given the
Floodplain Management Plan has been adopted.
Ms. Cilek noted consideration may be given to reviewing the "Flood Damage Prevention
Ordinance"to see if any changes are necessary.
LDC Amendments—Cycle II
Ms.Cilek reported the process required for adoption of the Cycle II amendments will initiate soon.
VIII. Committee Member Comments
Chairman Varian reported Bill Prysi,President of Land Architects,Inc. sent an email dated June 29,
2015 to County Staff and Mr. Mulhere expressing displeasure on the Committee's recommendation in
Section 4.04.06 of the proposed Land Development Code amendment that those professionals
authorized to design retaining walls be categorized depending on the walls function(i.e. landscape
amenities vs. structural walls holding back soil or water).
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Mr. Mulhere reported he responded to Mr. Prysi outlining the Committees concern and County Staff
also responded and informed him they are recommending the language remain`as is."
IX. Adjourn
Next Meeting Dates
September 2,2015 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
October 7,2015 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 4:07PM.
COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Chairman,William Varian
These Minutes were approved by the Board/Chairman on q 2Art,c ,as presented ,or as
amended .
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