DSAC Agenda 01/06/2016 DSAC
Meeting
January 6, 2016
3:00 PM
2800 N. Horseshoe Drive
Growth Management Department
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
January 6, 2016
3:00 p.m.
Conference Room 610
NOTICE:
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and into the microphone so the Hearing Reporter can record all statements being made.
I. Call to Order-Chairman
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of Minutes from December 2,2015
IV. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
V. Public Speakers
VI. Staff Announcements/Updates
A. Code Enforcement Division update—[Danny Condomina]
B. Public Utilities Department update—[Tom Chmellk or designee]
C. Growth Management Department Transportation Engineering Division &Planning Division updates—[Jay
Ahmad or designee]
D. Collier County Fire Review update—[Shawn Hanson and/or Shar Hingson]
E. North Collier Fire Review update—[Eloy Ricardo]
F. Operations&Regulatory Mgmt. Division update—[Ken Kovensky]
G. Development Review Division update—[Matt McLean]
VII. New Business
A. Roof overhangs&wetland determinations[Jon Walsh]
VIII. Old Business
A. Update on the Discharge Rate Reduction discussion[Jerry Kurtz]
B. LDR-Subcommittee report update regarding Collier Conservation LDCA[Richard Henderlong]
IX. Committee Member Comments
X. Adjourn
Next Meetina Dates
February 3,2016 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
March 2, 2016 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
April 6,2016 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
May 4, 2016 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
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December 2, 2015
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, December 2, 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
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
David Dunnavant
James E. Boughton
Clay Brooker
Dalas Disney
Chris Mitchell
Robert Mulhere
Mario Valle (Excused)
Stan Chrzanowski
Norman Gentry (Excused)
Marco Espinar (Excused)
Ron Waldrop (Excused)
Laura Spurgeon DeJohn (Excused)
Jeremy Sterk
ALSO PRESENT: Jamie French, Deputy Department Head
Judy Puig, Operations Analyst, Staff Liaison
Trinity Scott, Manager, Transportation Planning
Danny Condomina, Code Enforcement
Jay Ahmad, Director, Transportation Engineering
Matt McLean, Manager, Development Review
Rich Long, Plans Review and Inspections Manager
Ken Kovensky, Director, Operations and Regulatory Management
Joe Bellone, Director of Finance, Public Utilities
Bruce Register, Director of Business and Economic Development
Richard Henderlong, Principal Planner
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Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the audio recording from
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
II. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Chrzanowski moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Foley. Carried unanimously 8-0.
III. Approval of Minutes from November 4,2015 Meeting
Mr.Disney moved to approve the minutes of the November 4,2015 meeting as presentee, Second by
Mr. Chrzanowski. Carried unanimously 8-0.
IV. Public Speakers
None
Mr. Mulhere arrived at 3:04pm
V. Staff Announcements/Updates
A. Code Enforcement Division update—[Danny Condomina]
Mr. Condomina provided the report"Collier County Code Enforcement Department Blight
Prevention Program -Cumulative Code Enforcement statistics- 7/2009—11/22/1 5"for information
purposes.
B. Public Utilities Division update—[Tom Chmelik or designee]
None
Mr. Mitchell arrived at 3:09pm
C. Growth Management Department/Transportation Engineering and/or Planning— [Jay Ahmad
or designee]
Mr.Ahmad and Ms.Scott reported:
• Chokoloskee Bridge Improvements—5 bids received,low bidder$8M,contract to be awarded
a 1/12/16 BCC meeting.
• US41/Collier Blvd. Intersection—ribbon cutting 12/4/15.
• Collier Blvd.—Green Blvd. to Golden Gate—ongoing, on schedule
• Golden Gate Blvd—ongoing, on schedule.
• Whippoorwill Road Ext. —postponed by BCC due to neighborhood opposition.
• Pine Ridge Road.Livingston to I75—to be studied regarding recent determination of failed
level of service.
D. County Fire Review update— [Shar Hingson and/or Shawn Hanson]
Ms.Hingson reported the Department services are going well, Staff positions added to provide service
for overtime inspections.
E. North Naples Fire Review update—[Eloy Ricardo]
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Mr.Ricardo reported review timelines being met and they continue to identify areas where the
process may be streamlined.
F. Operations&Regulatory Mgmt.Division update [Ken Kovensky]
Mr.Kovensky submitted the"Collier County November 2015 Monthly Statistics"which outlined the
building plan and land development review activities. The following was noted during his report:
• Activity continues to be at a high level with a 28 percent increase in applications/inspections.
• There are 44 Staff members dedicated to inspections, 37 full time, 5 job bankers and 2
outsourced through NOVA.
• The NOVA contract expires in February and the service will be put out to bid. Staff
anticipates an increased cost for the service based on the climate of the economy however
budgetary measures are in place to absorb an increase.
G. Development Review Division update [Matt McLean]
Mr.McLean reported
• The Landscape Architect position has been filled.
• The Development Review Task Force convened with 16— 17 consulting participants and Staff
in attendance who identified 17 items to be reviewed in an attempt to streamline any processes.
• The application submittals are leveling off at this point in time.
VI. New Business
A. Sub-Contractor sheets,Master sub forms for developments,Master sub list form for permits,
and new inspection codes [Jon Walsh]
Mr.Long reported:
• The Master Subcontractor Affirmation forms have been revised to allow General
Contractors and large construction developments to utilize the same sub contractor over a
period of time. Upon a change of subcontractor, a new form will be required.
• The codes have been revised to incorporate new sub categories of inspections for Pool,
Structural and Plumbing.
Single Family Home Permitting in Unnlatted Neighborhoods
Staff reported:
• As directed by the Board of County Commissioners,the County is reviewing the process
and identifying avenues to ensure the owner ascertain all necessary permits before
initiation of construction of single family homes.
• The concern is an owner acquires a building permit without realizing other permits are
required before initiating construction.
• Previously the County had a policy(which is no longer in affect)that required all State and
Federal permits had been issued before issuing the final building permit.
• The Statute now provides this type of condition is at the discretion of the local jurisdiction.
• One avenue under consideration is obtaining an affidavit from the consultant all permits
will be obtained or similar acknowledgement.
Under Committee discussions it was noted it may be beneficial to require the applicant to obtain a
determination from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on the necessity of any
environmental permits.
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Staff reported the item was presented for,information purposes and will bring any concepts
developed to address the item back to the Committee at the appropriate time.
Roof Overhang Drainage Easements
Staff reported a new County policy allows up to a three foot building roof overhang into a drainage
easement upon approval by the affected homeowners association. The County Attorney's office
opined in 2006 no encroachments are allowed and there was a concern raised by the building industry.
The County Attorney's Office has approved the policy proposed by Staff to address the issue.
B. Miscellaneous Service Charge Cost Recovery Analysis [Joe Bellone]
Mr.Bellone presented proposed revisions to the "Meter and Cross-Connection Device Installation
Charges"for consideration. He noted:
• The revisions are based on items for costs associated with parts,labor, County equipment,etc.
• The rate schedule was last updated in 2008.
• The meter installation fees are proposed to increase anywhere for 2 percent to 10 percent
depending on the type of use.
• The item is scheduled to be heard by the BCC in February of 2016 and implemented in March
or April.
Mr.Mulhere moved to accept the revised "Meter and Cross-Connection Device Installation
Charges"as proposed by Staff. Second by Mr. Chrzanowski. Motion carried 9 `yes"-1 "no." Mr.
Dunnavant voted"no."
C. Expedited Permitting for Target Industry Economic Development Projects [Bruce Register]
Mr.Register presented the documents "Expedited Permitting for Target Industry Development
Prospects in Collier County" and "Qualified Targeted Industries for Incentives"as well as excerpts
from Florida Statute. He requested the Committee endorse a proposal for the County to grant an
expedited building plan review noting:
• The expedited time frame for the review would pertain to certain industries the County is
trying to attract to the area.
• A"Target industry"is defined in the Statute which considers its future growth potential,
stability,market and resource independence,industrial base diversification and strengthening
and positive economic impact.
• The expedited review policy would allow the Growth Management Department(GMD)to
work with the applicant on the timeline for the process.
• GMD Staff supports the proposal.
Under Committee discussion,the following was noted:
• The County already has an"expedited"policy for all applicants whereby a self imposed 15
day deadline is required for review of building applications or the County is subject to
penalty.
• A more beneficial avenue may be to address the zoning application process for those sites
requiring some type of zoning approvals as this process is substantially longer than
building review.
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• Concern on the equitability of the policy given it would disrupt the current standard,and
negatively affect the time of review for existing applicants already in process.
• Other incentives should be identified given the proposal would only reduce the overall
process by a few days.
• One key is ensuring the applicant is familiar with the application process as many times
applications are submitted with insufficient data and rejected which substantially delays the
process.
Mr.Register noted:
• The sites in question have to be"zoning ready"or the County and potential applicants
immediately eliminate them from consideration given the known timelines required to deal
with zoning issues.
• The item would be used as just one tool used as necessary to attract potential applicants.
• It is envisioned the policy would be invoked approximately 3—4 times a month.
Mr. French noted:
• There is currently no policy in effect for this activity and it would be beneficial for Staff to
have clear direction on the activity given they get these type of requests by all applicants from
time to time.
• Any policy developed could be implemented in conjunction with an alternate fee schedule for
the expedited review.
• It may be beneficial for Staff to develop a concept to address the item for consideration and
convene a Workshop to ensure it is completely vetted by any interested party.
Mr.Mulhere moved to approve an expedited review for Targeted Industries with exception it not
negatively affect the 15 day timeline for other applicants in the queue. Second by Mr. Brooker.
Mr. French recommended the motion be withdrawn and Staff returns the item for consideration
when a specific policy has been developed by Staff.
Mr. Mulhere withdrew the motion.
D.Architecture and Site Design Standards LDCA review &vote [Jeremy Frantz]
Mr. Frantz submitted a Memo dated November 24,2015—Re:Architectural and Site Design
Standards LDC amendment"for consideration. He noted the proposed amendment was reviewed by
the DSAC Subcommittee who recommended approval.
Mr.Disney,Member of the Architectural and Site Design Standards Ad Hoc Committee,the
body charged with developing the amendment provided an overview of the major changes which
include buildings under 4,000 square feet in size will not be subject to the requirements and easing
restrictions on refurbishing existing non conforming buildings to promote a more economically
feasible redevelopment of a site.
Mr. Foley moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed
amendment to Section 5.05.08 of the Land Development Code as presented: Second by Mr.
Brooker. Carried unanimously 10—0.
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E. Report from DSAC-LDR Conservation Collier subcommittee to forward recommendation to the
BCC amending LDC Section 3.05.07.H.1.f.iii. alternative off-site native vegetation retention
requirements may be met by monetary payment or by land donation [Richard Henderlong]
Mr.Henderlong presented a Memo dated November 24,2015 from himself and Alex Sulecki, Re:
"Report from DSAC-LDR Conservation Collier Subcommittee" outlining the Subcommittee's
recommendation for options to increase the long term management endowment for management costs
related to the acceptance of properties donated to Conservation Collier to satisfy the off site native
preservation options established in LDC Section 3.05.07. The options include:
1. Adjust the monetary payment allowed in LDC section 3.05.07 H.1.fiii.a using the following
formula(note: all costs are per acre):
Average Conservation Collier Purchases- $32,800
Estimated Management Endowment Cost-$13,200
Initial Exotic Removal Cost$ 4,000
Total- $50,000
2. Adjust the management endowment required for land donations allowed in LDC section 3.05.07
H.1.f.iii.b using the following formula(note: all costs are per acre):
Estimated Management Endowment Cost$13,200
Initial Exotic Removal Cost$4,000
Total$17,200
Included in the proposal would be a requirement to review the options every 3 years to determine any
changes that may need to be made in the costs identified.
Marisa Carrozzo of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida submitted an email to Judy Puig dated
December 02,2015 "Subject:Email to DSAC from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida re Agenda
Item VIE"which recommends a per acre monetary contribution be prorated based on the actual cost
of the acquisition of the land being developed, or the appraisal of the land,whichever is most recent.
For example,theoretically, if 20 acres cost 2 million dollars to acquire, and the onsite preserve was 1
acre,that would equal$100,000 per acre plus the initial cost of exotics removal and the management
endowment. The Conservancy believes it is a defensible and fair method for calculating the formula
with the addition of the exotics removal cost and management endowment.
Mr. Mitchell left the meeting at 5:04pm
Mr. Mulhere,Subcommittee Member noted application of current code does not come up often
except when there is a small project where land costs are high and one can mitigate up to %2, 3A,or an
acre of land that would be retained onsite. The formula benefits the County if a developer acquires a
parcel in a targeted area(one option)or if the developer pays cash in lieu(second option)since the
money can be used for exotics maintenance or other needs by Conservation Collier. The present
formula did not create a choice. It was driving people to acquire parcels because it was much less
money than several hundred of thousand dollars vs. acquiring land at$30,000 or as much as$70,000
these days. The subcommittee's recommended proposal provides for a more reasonable cash in lieu of
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payment formula which would create an incentive to use the payment in lieu of option versus buying a
parcel in a targeted area. It creates an option to have a buyer discussion with Sellers in the targeted
areas to compare Seller's pricing with the payment in lieu of adjustment which could keep land pricing
from running upwards.
Mr.Dunnavant questioned the need for a blended per acre purchase cost when lands in eastern
Collier County cost less.He proposed a third option,similar to onsite preservation,to allow the
developer to purchase parcels off site,put a preservation easement on it,make it subject to
developer/HOA access, and maintenance requirements of that entity.It keeps the County out of the
concern of the cost of long term maintenance leaving it on the private sector.At the time of
entitlement and zoning of the initial parcel,the offsite parcel would be identified and it gets allocated
to that parcel with the responsibility for maintenance. The offsite land must meet criteria for
preservation and mitigation to what is being impacted onsite with the entity to bear responsibility of
management into perpetuity.
Mr. Sterk,Subcommittee Member noted the Agencies are reluctant to permit the developer to
control the management of these parcels as they are generally turned over to a homeowner's
association or similar entity who is not as responsive as public agencies to long term management.
Mr.Mulhere noted Mr. Dunnavant's third option is worthy of consideration especially if there is an
additional incentive placed on acquiring land in targeted areas.
Mr.Foley recommended looking into the consideration for offsite parcels so long as it meets the
criteria.
Mr.Dunnavant noted the same long term maintenance enforcement is required when a homeowner's
association maintains the native preservation area onsite. The HOA has to establish an exotic
maintenance program,plan and provide monitoring updates that they are performing the exotic
maintenance program.
The Committee agreed to return the item to the Subcommittee to discuss Mr.Dunnavant's
suggestion.
VII. Old Business
None
VIII. Committee Member Comments
None
IX. Adjourn
Next Meeting Dates
January 6,2016 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
February 3,2016 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
March 2,2016 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
April 6,2016 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
May 4,2016 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
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There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was adjourned by the order of
the Chair at 5:09PM.
COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman,William Varian
These Minutes were approved by the Board/Chairman on , as presented , or as
amended
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Collier County Code Enforcement Division
Blight Prevention Program
Cumulative Code Enforcement statistics t
7/2009—12/20/2015: 5
I Amount of Fines Waived (BCC,CEB,OSM)since July 2009 I $30,695,597.53
s
Department Performance Statistics 1 Week 4 Week Cumulative
FY16
12/14/15-12/20/15 11/23/15—12/20/15
Number of Code Cases Opened 168 635 1,920 br
Number of Educational Patrol Visits 14 103 1,093
Number of Code Case Property Inspections 516 2,006 6,197
Number of Cases Closed with Voluntary Compliance 59 164 515
Number of Community Meet and Greet events 5 10 28
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Number of Community Clean-up Events 0 0 5 f
Number of Abandoned Home Sweeps 1 3 10 k
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Number of Other Sweeps 0 0 5 (
Code Enforcement Board and Special Magistrate 0 30 79
Orders
Number of Liens Filed 0 57 102
Number of Nuisance Abatements Processed 0 31 171
Amount of Fines Waived(BCC,CEB,OSM) $0.00 $368,965.32 $2,623,610.45
New Bankruptcy Filing Notifications 0 0 0
Number of Bankruptcy Documents Received 0 2 14
Number of Cases Affected by Bankruptcy 5 4 3 1
Number of Requests for Property Payoff Requests 5 27 98
Number of Requests for Property Lien Searches 195 755 2,056
Number of open code cases included in Lien Search 0 12 66
Results
Number of Cases Open due to Lien Search 0 0 0
Number of Permits Issued:Garage Sale,Recreational 37 168 555
Vehicle
Number of Citations processed from DAS, PU, PR,50, 93 242 684 I
&CE
Average Time from Complaint to Completion of Initial 1.5 1.5 1.5 I
Inspection
Average Number of Code Cases Per Investigator 40 41 39
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Open Cases by District
Golden Gate—163
East Naples-252
Immokalee—205
Golden Gate Estates—153
North Naples—226
Total Open Cases—999
For period of:12/14/15-12/20/15
Report by Case Type
Animal—3
Accessory Use—2
Commercial-0
Land Use-6
Noise—1
Nuisance Abatement—11
Occupational License—1
Parking Enforcement-0
Property Maintenance—15
Protected Species-0
Right of Way-6
Sign—2
Site Development—13
Snipe Sign- 101
Temporary Land Use-0
Vehicle—6
Vehicle for Hire-0
Vegetation Removal—1
Total-168
Complaint Reported by:
1 Week 4 Week Since BCC policy 3/12/13
12/14/15-12/20/15 11/23/15-12/20/15
0 2 315
Elected Official
Anonymous accepted 0 1 82
Anonymous not accepted 0 9 823
pursuant to BCC policy
Code Enforcement Division Monthly Report
November 2015 Highlights
• Cases opened: 763
• Cases closed due to voluntary compliance: 167
• Property inspections: 2,117
• Education patrol visits: 309
• Lien searches requested: 761
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Roof Overhangs in Drainage Easements
Bulletin #10: Implementation
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Date: December 14, 2015
Effective Date:January 4, 2016
To All Staff
From Jonathan Walsh
Chief Building Official
Subject: Process and Review Changes—Roof Overhangs in Drainage Easements
The Collier County Land Development Code does not have criteria establishedwhether or not a
roof overhang is allowed within drainage,,easements. County staff has reviewectitApternal policy
related to roof overhangs into drainagents and have determined that up to three feet of a
roof overhang may encroach into a drains te. ent with a letter of no objection from the entity
responsible for the maintenance and opera ipn Offt#S.rainage easement. For projects currently
under review, the letter of no objection willgv _stipulate? :t ,at it shall be provided prior to the
Certificate of Occupancy. Effective January 4,2I5 ti, tteno€no objection is required as part of the
building permit review application.
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BUSINESS CENTER
Collier County Florida Planning&Regulation Department
2800 N.Horseshoe Drive,Naples Florida 34104
239-252-5250
VEGETATION REMOVAL AFFIDAVIT
The purpose of this affidavit is to inform you of the vegetation removal regulations. By signing this affidavit you are stating that you will comply with the Collier
County Land Development Code(LDC)Section 3.05.00. The Collier County Land Development Code Sec.3.05.00 states it shall be unlawful to remove,
or otherwise destroy,vegetation,which includes placing of additional fill,without first obtaining a vegetation removal or vegetation removal and fill
permit from Growth Management Division.
• No vegetation removal permit shall be issued until all applicable federal,state,and county approvals have been obtained.These approvals may
include,but are not limited to: Building permits;Special Treatment(ST)development permits;State and Federal agency(USACOE,FDEP,
USFWS,FFWCC)permits or approvals for impacts to wetlands or listed species;or other applicable agency reviews,permits,or exemptions;
other county approvals.
• Native vegetation cannot be removed before the ISSUANCE of a Building Permit which allows for clearing up to ONE ACRE.Parcels located
in Rural Fringe Mixed Use district,Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern,Special Treatment(Si)overlays or with wetlands may not be
able to clear up to ONE ACRE.Additional reviews or permits are required for these areas.
• Informal Wetland Determinations can and should be obtained from the County or FDEP for properties in the Golden Gate Estates or outside
approved subdivisions.Clearing in wetlands will require a permit from the FDEP,prior to clearing of vegetation.
• If clearing is not covered under the building permit issued for your home,a Vegetation Removal Permit(VRP)will be required. One exception
is that a VRP may be issued in conjunction with the issuance of a perimeter fence permit.
Note: Native vegetation includes ALL woody non-exotic trees,shrubs,and ground cover.
Permit Number Lot Area(Acres)
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° Permit Type g Proposed acreage to be removed
Location Address Existing acreage previously removed
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Folio Total cleared area(Proposed and Existing)
CG Applicant's Name �7 If the total cleared area exceeds ONE ACRE a Vegetation Removal
Permit(VRP)will be required.Failure to obtain a VRP and/or abide
w Contractor Name(if applicable) by the LDC may result in a violation and fines.
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State Registration No.
Applicant's Signature(must be notarized)
Date
This application was subscribed before me this day of ,20_By ,who is personally known tome or produced
as identification,and who stated upon oath or affirmation(circle one)that he/she has read this building permit application,that the information
and statements in this building permit application are true to the best of his/her knowledge,and that the work to be done is authorized by the owner.
Notary Public
Printed,Typed,or Stamped
6/6/2011
Co Yer County
Growth Management Department
To: Development Services Advisory Committee
From: Richard Henderlong, Principal Planner, Development Review Division
Date: Tuesday,December 22, 2015
Re: Updated Report from DSAC-LDR Conservation Collier Subcommittee
The DSAC-LDR Conservation Collier Subcommittee met on December 15,2015 to discuss a third
alternative to satisfy off-site native vegetation preservation retention requirements.This third
alternative was proposed for consideration by Mr. Dave Dunnavant at the December 2"d DSAC meeting.
Mr.Bruce Layman,with Collier Environmental Services,sent a conceptual overview of the third
alternative to staff which was shared with the DSAC-LDR Conservation Collier Subcommittee. Please see
Attachment 1 for Mr. Layman's email.
The third alternative seeks to satisfy off-site native vegetation preservation retention requirements by:
• Allowing a land owner to dedicate and maintain qualified land in perpetuity through a
conservation easement.
• Applying on-site preservation design and management requirements established in LDC section
3.05.07 H to the off-site preserves.
• Establishing the responsibility for preserve management remains with the land owner of the
development or its successor.
In addition,consideration shall be given to:
• Whether or not the off-site parcel is within a targeted area by the County and can enhance
stormwater management.
• Establishing whether compliance(i.e.removal of exotic vegetation, maintained public access,
litter removal,etc.)can be demonstrated for long term preservation management.
• Determining whether a ratio for acreage preserved that is greater than one-to-one is needed for
off-site preservation(A one-to-one ratio for on-site preservation is required).
DSAC-LDR Conservation Collier Subcommittee recommends DSAC approve three alternatives to satisfy
off-site native vegetation preservation retention requirements.Please see Attachment 2 for the prior
alternatives.Should DSAC vote to approve the options,they will be submitted to the BCC for
consideration.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Richard Henderlong
richardhenderlongCWcolliergov.net
(239)252-2464
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From: Bruce Layman<BLayman @barroncollier.com>
Sent: Friday, December 11,2015 1:43 PM
To: HenderlongRichard
Cc: Dave Dunnavant;David Genson
Subject: DSAC-LDR Subcommittee-LDC Section 3.05.07 H.1.f.iii;Offsite Vegetation
Retention Alternative 3-Concept overview
Mr. Henderlong,
At the Development Services Advisory Committee(DSAC)meeting on December 2,
2015,under agenda item VI(E),it was determined that the on-going discussion
regarding modification of LDC code Section 3.05.07,H.1.f.iii.a and b should return to
sub-committee,in part,to further discuss a third off-site preserve alternative. Per
communication between Mr.Dunnavant and yourself,following is a conceptual
overview of the third proposed off-site preserve alternative,as requested:
It has long been recognized that small preserves,sometimes referred to as"postage
stamp preserves",often provide minimal ecological value when located in urban
settings. In part,to realize greater ecological value of such preserves,Collier County,via
LDC Section 3.05.07, H.1.f.iii,developed and implemented conditions under which small
preserves established to satisfy Collier County's vegetation retention requirements,
under certain conditions,could be located off site. Recently,over concerns that the
current management endowment formula may not be sufficient to support perpetual
preserve management,the Board of County Commissioners directed staff to revisit the
LDC,and amend it as necessary to assure that the management endowment established
by the developer,is appropriate to support preserve maintenance needs in the long
term.
To date,the LDC offers two alternatives for establishing off-site preserves—1)
contribute funds(per a prescribed formula)to Conservation Collier for the County to
purchase off-site preserve land and to manage it,and 2)donate land(if
determined appropriate by CCLACC)and a management endowment(per a prescribed
formula)for Conservation Collier to manage it. Both alternatives involve the J
contribution of an endowment that the County uses to manage and maintain the
preserve(s)in the long term. Unfortunately, due to variability in management costs and
investment return over time,identification of an appropriate initial endowment value
has proven difficult,and remains an ongoing point of discussion. 1,
At the December 2, 2015 DSAC meeting,Mr. Dunnavant,proposed a third off-site
preserve alternative—to apply existing on-site preserve design and management
requirements(LDC 3.05.07,H)to the off-site preserves. This would include preserve
designation on site plans, minimum preserve dimensions,establishment of conservation
easements(including the right of access),preserve management(including trash,sign,
and exotic vegetation maintenance),and a preserve management plan(in accordance
with LDC Section 3.05.07, H.1.g thresholds)for off-site preserves,just as they are
required for on-site preserves. The responsibility for preserve management would
remain with the owner of the development and the off-site preserve. Preserve
compliance would be monitored and enforced through the existing County process. At
the end of the day,the County would not be burdened with the preserve management
responsibility, nor would they need to invest and manage an endowment and apply the
return on investment to the maintenance of the preserves implemented under this
alternative(i.e.,their financial liability for preserve and endowment management would
go away under this alternative.).
Amendment of the current LDC text to include this off-site alternative should be fairly
straight forward since on-site preserve protection and management requirements
already exist within the code and they would simply be cross-referenced to apply to off-
site preserves. The right to access for off-site preserves may need to be more robust
than on-site right to access given the potential remoteness of these preserves and the
need to actively access and manage them in the long term.
I hope this provides sufficient detail to facilitate discussion at the forthcoming DSAC-LDR
Sub-committee meeting on December 15. Please call me if you have any questions
regarding the above narrative.
Sincerely,
Bruce Layman,Ecologist
Collier Environmental Services
2600 Golden Gate Parkway
Naples, FL 34105
239.262.2600 Office
239.571.9078 Mobile
blavman @barroncollier.com
Co ier County
Growth Management Department
To: Development Services Advisory Committee
From: Richard Henderlong,Principal Planner, Development Review Division
Alexandra Sulecki,Coordinator,Conservation Collier Program
Date: Tuesday,November 24,2015
Re: Report from DSAC-LDR Conservation Collier Subcommittee
On July 7,2015,the Board of County Commissioners directed staff to work with the Conservation Collier
Land Acquisition Advisory Committee(CCLAAC) and the Development Services Advisory Committee
(DSAC)to provide options to increase the long-term management endowment for management costs
related to the acceptance of properties donated to Conservation Collier to satisfy off-site native
vegetation preservation options established in LDC section 3.05.07.
The DSAC-LDR Conservation Collier Subcommittee met on October 19 and November 12 and made the
following recommendations to alter the endowment process:
1) Adjust the monetary payment allowed in LDC section 3.05.07 H.1.f.iii.a using the following
formula(note:all costs are per acre):
Average Conservation Collier Purchases $32,800
Estimated Management Endowment Cost $13,200
Initial Exotic Removal Cost S 4,000
Total $50,000
2) Adjust the management endowment required for land donations allowed in LDC section
3.05.07 H.1.f.iii.b using the following formula(note:all costs are per acre):
Estimated Management Endowment Cost $13,200
Initial Exotic Removal Cost S 4,000
Total $17,200
The costs included in this proposal provide for over 50 years of management but assume that the
management costs are reduced after 5 years from approximately$558 to$141 per acre,however,staff
is not confident that this reduction in costs will be realized. Therefore,the Subcommittee
recommended that both formulas should be re-evaluated every three years to reflect any necessary
adjustments to the management endowment. For more information regarding these recommendations,
visit the LDC amendments website and click the meeting materials listed under the 12/2/15 DSAC
Meeting.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Richard Henderlong
richardhenderlong(acolliertov.net
(239)252-2464