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03/16/1984 Agenda PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA March 16, 1984 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will have a meeting on Friday, March 16, 1984 at 2:00 on the 3rd Floor of Building F at the Collier County Courthouse I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Addenda IV. Old Business A. Comprehensive Plan - Terry Clark B. Update report from Tom Peek V. New Business VI. Discussion of Addenda VII. Adjournment RRR:pc Parks and Recreation 3/12/84 vormemormL___ . Naples, Florida, February 24, 1984 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Parks & Recreation CAdvisory Board met on this date at 2: 15 P.M. in Building "F" of the Courthouse Complex, East Naples, Florida, with the following members present: CHAIRMAN : Ann Goodnight Hank Caballero Richard Myers ABSENT: Dan Monaco ALSO PRESENT: Elinor M. Skinner, Deputy Clerk; Rollie Rice, Parks & Recreation Director; Donald Norton, Acting Assistant County Manager; Tom Peek of Wilson, Miller, Barton, Soil & Peek, Inc. and Lee Summey of Beery Management. AGENDA I. Call to Order 1 II. Approval of Minutes - January 20, 1984 III. Addenda IV. Old Business A. Approval of East Naples and Golden Gate park designs B. Discussion of Marco and Immokalee parks V. New Business VI . Discussion of Addenda VII. Addenda MINUTES OF JANUARY 20, 1984 - APPROVED Mr. Caballero moved, seconded by Mr. Myers and carried 3/0, that the minutes of January 20, 1984 be approved. ADDENDA Mrs. Goodnight requested that a discussion regarding a letter to the County Commissioners about the Immokalee Park be added to the agenda. Page 1 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FEBRUARY 24 , 1984 OLD BUSINESS EAST NAPLES AND GOLDEN GATE PARK DESIGNS - APPROVED FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE BCC Mr . Tom Peek, of Wilson, Miller, Barton, Soil and Peek, Inc. , referred to exhibits of the Master Plans for East Naples and Golden Gate parks and described them in detail . He explained that his firm has designed a first phase con- struction program for each park, utilizing the money that is presumed to be available after the park sites have been purchased. He reported on a meeting held with the East Naples Citizens group, at the home of Mr . Jim Richardson, at which time the consensus was reached for the facilities to be constructed in the first phase of the East Naples Park . He said those facilities are to be the improvement of the exist- , ing softball Little League field; the development of a Cfootball/soccer field and a basketball/volleyball court; four racquetball courts and eight tennis courts; a racquet center and four shuffleboard courts; one pod-type building, with an office/restroom facility; parking lots and the lake excava- tion to produce the amount of fill necessary for the site work . He explained that the baseball field will be bid at the same time, in case enough money is available, and he indicated the position of that facility on the exhibit. He requested approval by the Advisory Board for this first phase development in order to proceed with the final design of those areas and present it to the BCC for their approval . Mr. Peek indicated the portion of the park property that is part of the Avalon Elementary School property that is cur- rently being utilized under an agreement with the Collier County School Board. He explained that a revised agreement Page 2 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FEBRUARY 24 , 1984 is being negotiated between the School Board and the BCC. He said at the 2/21/84 BCC meeting , the Commissioners asked the Staff to make modifications to that agreement and, therefore, it is not finalized, at the present. He reported that the development of the aforementioned facilities is contingent upon the approval of the agreement. He explained , if the agreement is not consumated, that there are alternate sites on the property for the facilities, however, there would be increased cost for site preparation. He added that the increased cost might result in less facilities. He said his firm is anticipating that the agreement can be finalized between the BCC and the School Board . Mr. Peek explained that his firm has estimated the cost of a baseball field, where there is not a filling problem, to 4C) be approximately $135, 000. He said that the baseball field at the East Naples site, including the cost of site prepara- tion, is estimated to cost approximately $200, 000. He said that an additional $40,000 to $50,000 each will be needed for site preparation for the softball and the football fields because the site is low in elevation. Mr . Peek said there is a heavy growth of malaleuca on the site. He explained there is an Exotic Plant Ordinance in Collier County that requires removal of all exotic vegetation when a permit is granted. He said that vegetation on the site includes malaleuca, brazilian pepper and Australian pine which are exotics and, if the County does not waive this ordinance, the entire site will have to be cleared resulting in an additional cost. He said this would be an expense not previously anticipated. During the ensuing discussion, Mr . Page 3 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FEBRUARY 24 , 1984 Peek said, if the plan has to be changed so that the facili- ties have to be built where more fill is needed , that there is the possibility that a softball field or football/soccer field would have to be eliminated. He explained his firm anticipates that the park would be completed one year from when the plans are approved, however, he pointed out this depends on how wet the wet season is. Mr . Summey, of Heery Management, said this timetable also is based on the assump- tion that the BCC will move ahead with the distribution of money . Mrs. Goodnight said she had received indication that the BCC intends to divide by four the total amount spent on the four parks and give Marco Island that amount because their land was donated . Mr . Peek described the Master Plan for the Golden Gate park with the aid of a display. He said that a meeting was held at Mr . Caballero' s home with members of his committee, recently, to review the cost of the facilities that would be appropriate for the first phase of the development. He explained that the first phase would consist of 8 racquetball courts; a racquet center; 6 tennis courts; two basketball/- volleyball courts ; a children's play area ; one large picnic shelter; two softball Little League fields with lights; a control structure for those facilities; an unlighted foot- ball/soccer field; a jogging path; and the necessary access roadways and parking areas to accommodate these facilities . He said that the next items the committee members wanted in the priority list were the maintenance barn facility and the baseball field. Page 4 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FEBRUARY 24 , 1984 Mr. Peek indicated the 2-1/2 acre site that has been set aside for a bicycle motocross area. He explained there is a bicycle motocross organization in the County that has indicated, if the area is designated, that they will put forth the money necessary to develop it for use. He said his firm has asked for verification that this organization still wants that site because it has been learned that similar activities have been identified on the new swamp buggy grounds. He said, if the organization does not want the site in the Golden Gate park , better utilitization of the property can be made by changing the plan accordingly and he described the change in the location of some of the above-mentioned facilities, in that regard. He said he met with the Golden Gate Civic Association and that approximately 60 people attended who were receptive to the progress that has been made in the direction that the park is headed . Mr. Caballero moved, seconded by Mr. Myers and carried 3/0, that the Master Plans for the East Naples and Golden Gate parks be recommended to the BCC for approval . DISCUSSION RE THE MARCO ISLAND PARK Mr . Peek described the Marco Island park site on a display. he said that the 29 acre parcel , within the platted area of Unit 25, was dedicated to the County and that there is a ten acre lake that must be developed to meet the water management requirements of Unit 25. He said that the site has been cleared and the construction of the lake is imminent. He explained the list of priority items that the 414ftw Marco Committee wanted on the park property. He said that the facilities planned for the first phase Master Plan Page 5 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FEBRUARY 24 , 1984 include a gymnatorium; a meeting/administrative building complex; basketball , racquetball , volleyball and tennis C courts; a softball field, shuffleboard courts; parking areas, jogging areas and picnic facilities around the lake; a maintenance facility and docking facilities for future utilization of the lake. He said, when his firm met with the Marco Island Citizens Committee to review these items with Mr. Tucker chairing the meeting , there was opposition to the gymnatorium. He said that the people at that meeting indicated they wanted an auditorium and not a gymnasium. He said that three weeks ago there was not a quorum for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and, at that time, approximately 20 people from Marco Island were present and expressed their opposition to the gymnatorium. He said the following Monday night his firm met with the Marco Island Civic Association and there was a mixed expression of desires from the 150 people present. He said there was a group who wanted the auditorium and another group who wanted the gymnatorium who suggested that a bond issue be put on the ballot for Marco to fund both facilities. He said that a committee has been formed from the Marco Island Civic Association and the Marco Island Taxpayers Association and that he and Mr . Summey attended a meeting of that group on 2/20/84. He said this group is attempting to compile a questionnaire to send to the Marco Island residents to obtain an expression of the type of facility the residents want in the Marco Island Park. He said, at the present time, his firm needs guidance on how to proceed in this situation. He noted that Mr. Tucker has resigned from the Parks and Page 6 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FEBRUARY 24 , 1984 Recreation Advisory Board . Mrs. Goodnight said that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board should wait until a representative from Marco Island has been appointed and Mr. Caballero agreed. Mr. Rice said that the vacancy has been advertised. Acting Assistant County Manager Norton said that March 9, 1984, is the dead- line for persons to submit applications for that vacancy. DISCUSSION OF IMMOKALEE PARK Mr . Peek described the preliminary working drawings of the Immokalee Park site. Mrs. Goodnight said there is an Immokalee Civic Organization meeting to be held on 2/28/84, and that she planned to take the plans Mr. Peek had given her to that meeting to find out what the people want in the park . Mr. Peek described a plan for the Heath property with facili- ties that consist of open play areas; a 25 meter swimming pool and poolhouse ; amphitheater ; and football/soccer field. He referred to a layout for the utilization of approximately 22 acres that is on the school property, if that property is purchased. He said that the facilities would be the existing softball field; a duplicate in the opposite quadrant ; a baseball field; tennis, basketball , volleyball and racquet- ball courts; an administrative meeting room facility; parking facilities and a maintenance facility. A discussion followed regarding the design of the baseball field and Mr. Rice said that he took the design to the Staff at the Immokalee High School and they are pleased with it. Mr . Norton pointed out that the agreement for the Immokalee High School park site is on the BCC agenda of 2/28/84. Page 7 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FEBRUARY 24 , 1984 NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION OF NORTH NAPLES SITE OP Mr. Norton said that the current status of the North Naples site is that the County almost has the square 40 acre parcel that Staff wanted to obtain. He said that right-of- way negotiations have to be completed and the item will go to the BCC. He reported that the negotiations regarding participation by Pelican Bay are not going so well . LETTER IN SUPPORT OF IMMOKALEE PARK AGREEMENT TO BE WRITTEN Mrs. Goodnight gave the members a copy of the Executive Summary that will be presented to the BCC on 2/28/84, regard- ing the Immokalee park site. She said she wanted this Advisory Board to write a letter supporting the plan des- cribed in that Executive Summary for the agreement for the Immokalee High School . Mr. Rice said it is a good agreement and that Staff is satisfied with it. Mrs. Goodnight pointed out that the only requirement the School Board has is a baseball field with them having first priority. She said that the Immokalee High School , currently, has no baseball field and one is needed. Mr. Caballero agreed that the letter should be sent and he added that the members should attend the BCC meeting. A discussion followed during which Mr . Rice said he has indicated that the Parks and Recreation Department could give assistance to the baseball program in Immokalee once there is a facility there . Mr. Myers moved, seconded by Mr. Cabellero and carried 3/0, that a letter be written supporting the agreement between the BCC and the School Board regarding the Immokalee Page 8 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FEBRUARY 24 , 1984 Park site. NEXT MEETING TO BE MARCH 16, 1984 C Following a short discussion, the members decided to have the next meeting March 16, 1984, at 1: 30 P. M. Mr . Rice suggested if there was no need for a meeting prior to that date the members would be notified. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by order of the Chair - Time : 3: 10 P.M. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Mrs. Ann Goodnight, Chairman 411 Page 9 MEMORANDUM DATE: March 6, 1984 TO: Ann Goodnight, Chairman Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board FROM: Terry Clam//4 Collier County Planning Department SUBJECT: Collier County Comprehensive Plan This memo represents a request by the Planning Department for your assistance and guidance in the implementation of the new Collier County Comprehensive Plan. As discussed further below, the Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board can now play an active role in determining the quantity and g q y quality of future neighborhood park develop- ment in the County. As a follow-up to this memo I would like an opportunity to briefly explain this memo and the attached information to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board at its March 16, 1984 meeting and to answer any questions of yourself or other Advisory Board members. 4::) As you are aware, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a new Collier County Comprehensive Plan on December 6, 1983. The Plan was adopted as an ordinance and is, therefore a local law. The purpose of the Plan is to provide a "blueprint" for all future development in the County. Consequently, all proposed developments in the County must be reviewed for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Any proposed development which is determined to be in conflict with the Plan shall not be approved by the County. The Comprehensive Plan has eleven (11) elements or chapters. The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Element and the Future Land Use Element (attached) are two which directly pertain to the Advisory Board. The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Element applies recreation planning standards to existing conditions and arrives at surpluses or deficiencies of the present recreation facilities. It then offers methods of reducing the deficiencies in the County. The Future Land Use Element offers one strategy in providing more neighbor hood parks and facilities. The Future Land Use Element determines the maximum density (residential units per gross acre) a parcel of land may receive by using a point system. One factor in the point system is neighborhood parks. This factor is an optional part of the point system and is intended to be used as an incentive by the County. If a developer complies with the neighborhood parks section of the point system his or her development may receive a higher density, thereby increasing the profit margin of the project. This option is explained beginning on page 4::; 31 of the Future Land Element (attached) . MEMO: Ann Goodnight Page Two March 6, 1984 C In general, the Neighborhood Parks section of the point system states that if a developer so chooses he or she may dedicate a park site, make a payment in lieu of dedication or any combination of the two. The section also states that a developer may receive credit towards a dedication or payment for certain private on-site facilities. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will play a major role in determining the location of a dedicated park site, the amount of a payment in lieu of dedication and which private on-site facilities may be credited towards a dedication or payment in lieu. The recommendation of the Advisory Board will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration during a development review. Attached are a copy of the Future Land Use Element and Parks, Recreation and Open Space Element for your review. I look forward to discussing with you and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board the implications of the new Comprehensive Plan on March 16, 1984. TC:clm M-1 TC 3/6 IC\ C } FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT I. INTRODUCTION The Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act (LGCPA) requires that all local governments draft and adopt a Comprehensive Plan. The Act states that a Future Land Use Plan is a required element of the Plan. As defined by Chapter 163.3177(6) (a) a comprehensive plan must include "A Future Land Use Plan element designating proposed future general distri- bution, location, and extent of the uses of land for housing, business, industry, agriculture, recreation, conservation, education, public buildings and grounds, other public facilities, and other categories of the public and private uses of land." The intent of the Future Land Use Plan as stated within the Goals, Objectives and Policies which are provided later in this element is "The achievement of a quality living environment through a well planned mix of compatible land uses, while preserving the integrity of the natural environment." In the formulation of the Future Land Use Plan various basic planning assumptions were made. The most important assumption is that develop- ments should be timed with the facilities necessary to support them. The facilities range from water and sewage treatment systems to facilities such as schools and roads. The underlying assumption is that if devel- opment is not timed with the needed facilities, the additional costs to the community can be significant. During the developmei1t of this Future Land Use Plan an evaluation of the 1979 Plan was made. The 1979 Plan provided Collier County with its first legally enforceable planning document adopted pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act. It has as best it could, served Collier County well. However, certain problems arose with the 1979 Plan after its adoption. The Future Land Use Map was a site specific map that was interpreted similarly to a zoning map. This level of detail led to numerous re- quests to amend the map as it related to specific parcels of land. In addition, the 1979 Plan offered very little basis or criteria for eval- uating Land Use Map amendments. In preparation of this Plan, requirements, recommendations and experience from the three sources referenced above were included. The first source was the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act (LGCPA) which states the minimum requirements for the Future Land Use Plan. This Plan attempts to comply with those requirements. 1 For a more in-depth review of the 1979 Plan please refer to Appendix G, The Evaluation and Appraisal Report. 3- t The second source used for preparation of this Plan was basic planning principles and assumptions. An important assumption integrated into C;1711:1' the Plan is that developments should be timed with their required facil- ities. This assumption states that haphazard development can impose a negative economic and social impact on the community. The third source was the evaluation of the 1979 Plan. The 1979 Plan served the County well; however, as explained above there were many lessons to be learned from it. Those lessons proved invaluable in the preparation of this Plan. The Plan which follows uses a Land Use Map to be implemented in conjunc- tion with the text. The Map delineates an area where urban uses should be confined. This approach is intended to avoid the negative aspects of sprawl and ill-timed growth. The Map also modifies Central Place Theory to arrive at areas for future commercial development. The text specifically delineates how the Future Land Use Map is to be implemented. It employs a point system for the evaluation of residen- tial, commercial and industrial rezoning petitions. The point system is intended to be used on a site specific basis to evaluate the existence of required facilities. Such a system also helps to avoid the negative aspects of ill-timed development. In addition, by employing a point system on a site specific basis as opposed to a site specific Land Use Map the number of amendment requests should be dramatically reduced thereby making the Plan self correcting. — , Therefore, this Plan attempts to incorporate lessons from the past with planning principles of the present to better plan for future growth in Collier County. It is intended to be a flexible, yet demanding planning tool for the present and projected developments in Collier County. II. SETTING AND PROBLEM STATEMENT The Plan contains seven (7) land use designations (See Map 1) . The Urban Area covers the coastal area, the Immokalee area, Copeland, Chokoloskee and Port of the Islands where existing and projected urban support services and facilities are located; Vested areas designate areas which are committed for semi-rural uses, namely Golden Gate Estates; Rural Areas are those lands outside present or future urban service areas and which are not currently suited for urbanization. Two types of commercial areas are designated - Community and Interchange. The fifth designation is Industrial. Federal, State, County, or private land purchased or retained to preserve natural resources and/or to provide for public uses compatible with these resources are designated as Parks and Preserves, which is the sixth land use category. The seventh designation is the Coastal Resource Management and Recreation Area. An environ- mental overlay is also employed to identify lands which may require further natural resource information prior to development. • These seven land use designations are described as follows: :4) 6 MAP I LAND USE MAP (see foldout) '44r". 4 A. Urban Area The Urban Area designation is intended to cover two P eneral portions g of the County. It includes the areas of the County which currently have the greatest residential density. In addition, it covers the areas of the County which have, or are projected to receive, future urban support services and facilities and will experience the most rapid urbanization. It is intended to include areas large enough to accommodate projected populations while at the same time limiting the growth to those areas which will pose the fewest negative economic and environmental impacts of rapid growth (See Map 1) . While the Urban Area includes areas which have or will soon receive urban support services and facilities it is somewhat handicapped by the lack of a plan for public water and sewer facilities which depicts future service areas. In the absence of such a plan other facilities such as fire protection, proximity to commercial areas, proximity to public schools and accessibility were used to arrive at the boundary. There are, however, many areas designated Urban which have con- straints to development. This may be due to environmental reasons, or the lack of some support facilities such as potable water and sewage treatment. Therefore, the Urban Area designation is a general one, and not all lands within the designation have equal levels of potential development. The availability of services does not in itself guarantee density. 411 The north and east boundaries of the coastal Urban Area delineate that portion of the coastal area which is developed or which may, with adequate support services and facilities, develop in the future. The southern boundary of the Urban Area is based upon the location of existing coastal areas with a Special Treatment zoning overlay ("ST") and, where applicable, on the conceptually approved Marco Island Development Limit Line. For further information refer to the "Stipulation for Dismissal And Settlement Agreement" that was signed on July 20, 1982 by the Deltona Corporation, Collier County, and a number of State and Federal regulatory agencies and conserva- tion groups. Should any party to the Agreement seek an amendment to the boundaries of the development areas in the Agreement that would also require amendment of the Urban Area's southern boundary, the County shall, before considering such amendment to the Agreement, evaluate the change during the annual amendment process as described later in this element. It is estimated that as of April 1, 1982 there were approximately 61,032 permanent residents in the coastal Urban Area. This figure constitutes 75% of the total population for the unincorporated County. Using rates of population growth, as projected by the University of Florida, the Coastal Urban Area is expected to contain 141,533 permanent residents by the year 2000 at an overall density of 1.26 persons per acre. • S """. Immokalee is also designated as an Urban Area. For the purposes of 1•1111r' this Plan, its boundaries correspond with Census tract lines and the Immokalee water and sewer service area. The Immokalee Urban Area contains approximately 17,600 acres and had an April 1, 1982 permanent population of 11,440 with an overall density of .65 persons per acre (See Maps 2 & 3) . In addition to the Coastal and Immokalee Urban Areas, there are three smaller unincorporated communities which are designated Urban. These communities are Copeland, Chokoloskee and Port of the Islands (See Maps 2, 4, 5 & 6) . These areas are established older commun- ities with a mix of residential and commercial uses. By designat- ing them Urban it is intended to permit them to continue to grow at a slow rate within the confines of their designated areas. Under the Urban Area designation there are specific measures to determine compliance with the Plan. The maximum residential density permitted will be decided using this point system on a site by site basis. The point system and review procedure will be discussed in a later section. All existing zoning in the Urban Area is considered in compliance with this designation; however, in con- formance with Chapter 163.3194(1) , Florida Statutes, all future rezones will require review to ensure compliance with the Plan. The Urban Area will also accommodate future non-residential uses including essential services as defined by the most recent Collier County Zoning Ordinance. Other permitted non-residential land uses may include, but not be limited to: 1. Golf courses, parks, playgrounds, beach areas, nature pre- serves, wildlife sanctuaries and other similar recreation and open space uses; 2. Community facilities such as churches, cemeteries, schools, rest homes, hospitals, fire and police stations; 3. Utility and communication facilities; 4. Neighborhood commercial land uses provided the following criteria are met; a) Direct access is provided by a road classified as a collector or arterial; b) The location should not include more than 8.0 contiguous acres; c) The location does not promote strip commercialization; d) The uses are considered lower level order of goods and services such as support retail uses and offices; 9 A r - - - - - - /. 1 k I— z N = 1 Cl_ 0 Q 2 x 1 W w J Z a cn a a o UO I w J2 oJ2 w a w Yw a O id = w Aki r- - - - U U I 1 te)w Wa e - illiiiii:::21 am w I- Wig, ,___ w__,./ M (j) 4._)>D i J II a <C Jib I 1- (,) at I (_> , wz n. i_, a L_: 1 {-(n IP r4' — W 1 n P Cr pW W O 0 1 I _ " aaQ op I L_.1 /nnom , OQ ' COM I o �JoaOv ( -i rt 9 1) 14. p r_, 1 O a (lc* . r 0 .1 ...6.......___ . ; _ pm 144 L Q - J W Y %_ fn �// J an. a a a z z 001x3w Jo lino /0 4 p N ii i i� LAKE TRAFFORD / g ... _ I MAP 3 i f1 _ IMMOKALEE 11 f _ . i i `� Y 1 I r • l II ill .: ._ i . � 11 174.. e. 41 MIN ,.. !Ir ��r-,..iv__ _ ��+--_`,...__,' a .._.„ N 7 .. .. i. , IMMOKALEE ., - et AIRPORT -\ ' V i 3, m 1 I"• 9 Dt0%ft�9lely 4225 F..t 0 V2 3/4 I Milo i ,h II �r�rr• W ? oG O U F a i/ 12 7 13 18 * \.-- - — ST. D J aT. c ` Q =�W 'Y va aT_ S SJ 4.1 W P I"■o `irI Feat • COPELAND MAP4 is . MAP 5 29 ( I. ' CH0K0L0SKEE l I 5 -t- o f s4- 1/- ___il., , L 7 L , ,, c. =.._2 ) ,, y44,/, 'EMERF D C o � / N 000 v• LA' I �' D S \ ( 0 V ii Z' 0 f 3 1 OHOKO T B LOSKEE DR. J �s- f 7- M /3 ( I _ 134th 1 AVE_ S. 33 34 I i 4 3 7 9 10 PORT OF THE ISLANDS 1 - MAP 6 I ,S I"= •• oxima I 1800 Feet / :. its 0 900 e) The service area is generally considered as the sur- rounding area within a radius of .75 to 1 mile, intended to serve a population of between 500-3,000 people; and, f) The use is compatible with surrounding land use. 5. Earth mining, oil extraction and related processing provided that the parcels will be utilized in such a way that they can ultimately accommodate other urban activities. 6. Travel trailer recreation vehicle parks provided that the following criteria are met: a) The site has direct access to a road classified as an arterial; and, b) The use will be compatible with surrounding land uses. c) The site complies with the point system requirements for commercial and industrial uses as explained later in this element. Residential Planned Unit Developments (PUD's) are allowed to have up to five percent of the land for commercial use without amending the Compre- hensive Plan if they are less than two-hundred acres in size. For PUD's between 200-400 acres 2% of the project area over 200 acres may be used for commercial. And for PUD's over 400 acres 1% of the area in excess of . 400 acres may be used for commercial uses (See Table 1) . This commercial land is intended to serve the residents of the PUD in order to reduce the number of off-site trips. It is intended that such commercial uses should follow the criteria listed below: 1. The focus of the commercial shall be to the PUD's residents, it shall be located within the PUD and it shall not promote strip commercialization. 2. The uses are considered lower level order of goods and services such as support retail uses and offices. 3. If a development is projected to have more than 2,400 dwellings units it may be permitted to have commercial parcels which meet the criteria of the community commercial nodes. Therefore, they would not have to comply with items 1-2 discussed above. TABLE 1 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL USAGE PUD ACREAGE MAXIMUM PERMITTED COMMERCIAL AREA 0-200 acres 5% of PUD acreage 201-400 acres 5% of 200 acres plus 2% of area over 200 acres over 400 acres 5% of first 200 acres plus 2% of second 200 acres plus 1% of area over 400 acres 15` B. Vested Area Co) The Vested Areas designate lands which are already subdivided into rural residential lots (2.25 acres as an average) . The Vested Areas essentially consist of the Golden Gate Estates Subdivision. By the Plan recognizing the area in this way, it is identified as a large area of potential population growth located in a portion of the County which is generally far removed from supportive services and facilities. Its expansion, in terms of additional lands will be discouraged. In recognition of the existence of the Vested Area, it is also recognized that it will require certain non-residential uses. Such uses shall include essential services as defined by the most recent Collier County Zoning Ordinance including, but not limited to: 1. Golf courses, parks, playgrounds, nature preserves, wildlife sanctuaries and other similar recreation and open space uses; 2. Community facilities such as churches, cemeteries, schools, rest homes, hospitals, fire and police stations; 3. Utility and communication facilities; 4. Convenience commercial land uses provided the following cri- teria are met; 47i) a) Direct access is by a road classified as a collector or arterial; b) The size of the parcel is no smaller than 2.25 acres and no larger than 5.0 acres. c) It does not promote strip commercialization; d) Its uses are considered the lowest level order of goods and services such as convenience stores and gas stations; e) The service area is generally considered as the surround- ing area within a radius of two miles; i.e. , the site is no closer than four (4) miles to the nearest commer- cially zoned site within the Vested Areas. f) It is found to be compatible with the surrounding land uses; and, g) The site is adequately buffered from surrounding residen- tial areas. A Golden Gate Estates Master Plan and an Immokalee Area Master Plan are to be undertaken as separate activities upon adoption of this Comprehensive Plan. These plans will include a more specific analysis of future community support services and the amount and /6 location of future commercial sites. The Golden Gate Estates Master Plan and Immokalee Area Master Plan will be adopted as elements of the Comprehensive Plan upon their completion. C. Rural Area The Rural Areas are those found to be the more remote portions of the County and at this time less suited to urban uses. They are not intended to promote urbanization; therefore, their permitted uses are less intensive. The maximum allowed density is one unit per five acres except for lands previously divided. A limited selection of non-agricultural uses will be permitted. Such uses shall include but not be limited to: 1. Nature preserves, wildlife sanctuaries and other open space uses; 2. Utility and communication facilities; and 3. Earth mining, oil extraction, and related processing. 4. Travel trailer recreation vehicle parks provided that the following criteria are met: a. The site has direct access to a road classified as an arterial; b. The use will be compatible with surrounding land uses; and, c. The site complies with the point system requirements for commercial and industrial uses as explained later in this element. 5. Migrant labor housing as provided in the most recent Zoning Ordinance. D. Commercial Nodes As stated in the Introduction of this element, the 1979 Plan was site specific. It designated all existing commercial zoning as well as future commercial on the Land Use Map. This had two major draw- backs. First, it required land owners to petition for land use amendments which in many instances may have only required small boundary changes. Secondly, it appeared to indicate that the County recognized spot and strip commercial uses as valid future land uses. This plan recognizes five types of commercial use. The first is Neighborhood as described in the Urban Area. The second commercial use identified by this Plan is convenience commercial as described in the Vested Area. These uses are intended to supply the resident with required everyday goods and services at a local level. Commer- °° cial uses within PUD's as described in the Urban Area section are the third type of commercial uses. 17 V - The two remaining commercial designations are shown in the Plan in the form of nodes. The two types of nodes are Community and Interchange. This nodal concept designates a radial area within which a certain amount of commercial land use would be permitted. The intent of this nodal concept is to de-emphasize spot and strip commercial zoning, to have fewer land use amendments, and to provide a more centralized commercial structure which is more accessible to surrounding residents with safer and better planned ingress and egress. The two nodal types are described below. 1. Community Nodes - The Community Commercial Nodes are intended to supply residents with middle level or intermediate order of goods and services. The permitted uses may include some Convenience/Neighborhood goods as well as the sale of wearing apparel, appliances and other general retail commercial goods and professional activities. The outlets are intended to be community type shopping centers and professional plazas which might include variety stores and small department stores. When determining the location of the Community Commercial Nodes, three criteria were used; service area, service popu- lation, and access. The service area used is approximately a 3 mile radius. The population intended to be served is between 20,000-30,000 people. Access should be at the intersection of major roads and arterials. When these criteria were applied to the unincorporated County, 11 desirable Community Commer- cial Nodes were identified; 7 in the coastal area, two in Immokalee and two on Marco Island. As stated earlier, the coastal Urban Area had an April, 1982 population estimate of p1,032 and a projected population of 141,533 by the year 2000 . Using the standards outlined above, the coastal area could accommodate approximately seven Com- munity Commercial Nodes by the year 2000. After considering the access and service area requirements the following nodes are recommended. Airport Road and David C. Brown Highway - Airport Road and Pine Ridge Road Airport Road and Golden Gate Parkway - U.S. 41 and Rattlesnake Hammock Road - C.R. 951 and Davis Boulevard - C.R. 951 and U.S. 41 - Goodlette Road and Golden Gate Parkway Marco Island, with a current permanent population of 7,633 and a projected year 2000 population of 17,178, would dictate only one Community Commercial Node. However, Marco Island has a permanent occupancy rate of only approximately 36.8%. This is effected by the rapid influx of people to Marco during the 1 University of Florida, Bureau of Economic and Business Research. winter months. These seasonal residents demand additional commercial area; therefore, the Plan identifies two nodes on Marco Island. The two Community Commercial Nodes identified are at Collier Boulevard and Bald Eagle Drive, and at San Marco Drive and South Barfield Drive. The Immokalee Urban Area had an April, 1982 permanent popula- tion of 11,440 with an estimated projected population of 25,744 by year 2000. Immokalee, like Marco Island, has a population which swells during the winter months. This population influx also demands that two. Community Commercial Nodes be located in Immokalee. The nodes are located at the intersection of S.R. 846 (First Street) and Main Street, and S.R. 29 (North Fif- teenth Street) and Lake Trafford Road. The Community Commercial Nodes are identified on the Land Use Map as squares at the intersections listed above. The boun- daries of the nodes on the Future Land Use Map are not exact. Due to the scale of this Map it is recognized that the nodes cannot be accurately delineated. It is the intention of the Map to notify people that community commercial uses exist or are anticipated in those areas. The nodes identify areas within which community commercial rezones will be considered. The nodes identified on the Map vary in size between 120-160 acres. The sizes vary due to differences in configurations of land parcels as identified by tax maps. In identifying specific boundaries of the nodes, care was taken not to split parcels. Large scale maps of each Community Commercial Node are available for review from the Planning Department. The maximum amount of community commercial use desired within the nodes is 30 acres. This acreage may be located anywhere within the node. The type of commercial uses permitted within the nodes are identified above. No community commercial rezones will be encouraged for property which is completely outside of the node. However, if a parcel is no more than 50% outside of the node, and it complies with the intent of the Community Commercial Node as identified above, it may be allowed. In addition, such a request should be found to be compatible with the surrounding land uses and it must not promote strip commercialization. If a Community Node has 30 acres or more zoned commercial (also including commercial tracts within PUD's) within its boundar- ies, an owner of property within the node may petition for additional commercial zoning within the node if a need can be demonstrated. 2. Interchange Nodes - Interchange commercial deserves special consideration because Collier County is at the southern end of `'"�" what will soon be one of the longest stretches of an interstate 4 highway in the United States. Except for a 15 mile break south (::,of Tampa, 1-75 begins in northern Michigan and continues southward where it temporarily terminates at David C. Brown Highway in Collier County. It is anticipated that the approx- imately 15 mile length of I-75 between the Lee County line and Alligator Alley will be completed by 1984. Upon its completion, Collier County will have three interchanges: David C. Brown Highway; Pine Ridge Road; and, C.R. 951. Collier County is a unique community and the land uses sur- rounding the interchanges should reflect this. In many cases, the first glimpse of Collier County that visitors see is upon their exit from the interstate. Therefore, the surrounding land uses should exemplify the quality of life which Collier County residents have come to enjoy and expect. It is recognized that certain non-residential uses at all three interchanges are feasible. The intent is to minimize attraction of non-interstate travelers from the urban areas of the County by excluding high intensity retail uses. Non- residential land use needs of residents of Collier County should be supplied by the Community Commercial Nodes and other non-residential land uses provided by this Plan. By doing so, a mix of shoppers attracted to the interchange from urban areas with travellers entering and exiting the interstate can be minimized. As stated above, certain non-residential uses may be permitted at all three interchanges in Collier County. The Land Use Map identifies nodes at those locations. The nodes located at David C. Brown Highway, Pine Ridge Road and C.R. 951 inter- changes are 150, 180 and 240 acres respectively. The location of the commercially zoned land within these nodes will be determined during the rezone process. Since Collier County does not currently have an interchange commercial zoning district, developers will be required to submit Commercial Planned Unit Developments (PUD) which specifically state their permitted uses. These PUD's may be submitted in combination with industrial PUD's as described later in this element's Industrial Land Use section. Existing Commercial Zoning Outside of The Commercial Nodes There is a considerable amount of commercially zoned land that lies outside of the commercial nodes. Such commercial zoning was approved prior to adoption of this Comprehensive Plan. While this commercial zoning is a valid existing use and con- sidered in compliance with the Plan, its development may require special consideration. A large portion of the existing commercial acreage outside of the commercial nodes is undevel- oped and is strip commercial in nature. All future development of the strip commercial areas will be required to minimize their impacts upon the County's roadways through proper design ao POLICIES (7 A. Identify those lands in Collier County which are suitable for agricultural development and encourage their use and retention for agricultural purposes. B. Regulate urban encroachment into agricultural areas and encourage the long term utilization of productive crop land. C. Require developments near food producing areas to avoid adverse impacts on the resources essential to production. D. Encourage forest management programs which promote well-arranged mixed uses and permit the clearing of land only for immediate acceptable uses with input from local representatives of the Florida Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry. CP-FUTURE 1/9/84 Revisions C 38 C. Continue to investigate the feasibility of implementing an impact fee system. OBJECTIVE 3 appropriate mix of land uses to provide for the present and future needs of Collier County. POLICIES A. Commercial developments shall be located to meet the neighborhood, community or regional needs of the residents of Collier County. B. Strip commercial development shall not be permitted. C. Encourage the use of existing Commercially and Industrially designated land. D. Guide economic development to encourage a diversification of the County's economic base and to meet the employment needs of present and future residents. E. Prohibit commercial and industrial development that would have adverse effects on the health and safety of the residents of Collier County. OBJECTIVE 4 Future land-use activities that are compatible with existing natural resources. POLICIES A. Support development that protects a site's natural resources. B. Protect the ecological and functional attributes of significant wetlands. C. Encourage developers to maintain a diversity of native habitats on site. D. Prohibit the premature clearing of land and the concomitant destruction of native habitats. E. Insure that all proposed land-use activities comply with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Natural Resources Element. OBJECTIVE 5 Encourage, maintain and preserve lands and water with potential for production of food and fiber. • 37 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT (7 GOALS,OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES GOAL The achievement of a quality living environment through a well planned mix of compatible land uses, while preserving the integrity of the natural environment. OBJECTIVE 1 The maintenance and enhancement of the quality and character of Collier County through density controls and development standards. POLICIES A. New residential developments shall only be permitted at a density equal to or less than that defined in the Future Land Use Element. B. All proposed developments shall be reviewed for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and those found incompatible shall not be permitted. C. New developments shall be compatible with and complimentary to the surrounding land uses. D. Encourage the use of existing land designated for urban uses before C permitting development in property designated as Agricultural. E. New growth should be designed and planned in a manner which does not place an excessive economic burden upon the County's services and facilities. F. Encourage the use of cluster housing and planned unit development techniques to conserve open space and environmentally sensitive areas. OBJECTIVE 2 A balanced system of urban growth which enhances the community without adversely affecting the existing support services and facilities. POLICIES A. Require developers to provide either the necessary public facilities and services or funds for the provision of their proportionate share of such facilities and services as identified during the review process. B. Permit development only in areas where "natural" and "man-made" systems are sufficient to sustain development. Soar 36 C. Amendment Process Even though this Plan is more general and less site specific than the previous Plan, it is recognized that as community desires and expectations change, amendments to the Plan may be advisable. Pursuant to F.S.Chapter 163.200, this Plan will be reviewed and amended if necessary, every twelve months beginning twelve months from the date of adoption. Amendments to the Plan may be initiated by the County or individual land owners. Amendments to the Future Land Use Map may be in the form of add- itional commercial nodes, or an expansion of the Urban Area. As stated earlier, the boundaries of the land use designations on the Map were drawn according to general central place theory in combin- ation with existing physical characteristics of Collier County. Therefore, if any amendments are to be seriously considered, the burden of proof that changing conditions warrant the change lies with the petitioner, be it the County or a private land owner. For those cases where expansion of the Urban Area is being con- sidered, the property under consideration should be contiguous, or at least in close proximity with existing lands currently desig- nated as Urban. In most cases, no detailed environmental information will be re- quired by staff prior to making their recommendation pertaining to a proposed Comprehensive Plan land use change. If, however, it is determined by staff that a proposed project is likely to result in irreversible, adverse environmental impact further environmental information, including an Environmental Impact Statement, may be required before a positive' recommendation can be made to the Collier County Planning Agency. CP-FUTURE 1/9/84 Revisions 3 55- *** Optional; affordable housing is defined using the most recent definition from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (see following example which uses most recent available data) . **** DEFINITION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING Affordable housing is defined as being within the price range of low and moderate income families. Moderate income families are considered to be within 80% of the median income of Collier County defined by the most recently published figure from HUD. Lower income families are considered to be within 50% of the median income. The 1982 median family income for Collier County is $24,600. The moderate income (80%) would be $19,700 and lower income (50%) would be $12,300. The housing programs administered by HUD use a rent to income ratio of 30%, being 30% of gross monthly income applied to rent including util- - ities. Therefore the average rent for moderate and lower income families would be $492 and $307 respectively. The method used for homeownership is based on financial institutions' "rule of thumb" for determining loan eligibility. It is generally thought that housing value should not exceed 2-1/2 times the gross family income and monthly payments (including Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance) should not exceed 33% of gross family income. These figures applied to low and moderate families: Low Moderate Income $12,300 $19,700 Dwelling Unit $17,750 $36,250 Value (exclusive of land) Mo. Payment $ 338 $ 542 Recognizing the impact of the high cost of housing in Collier County and the current economic trends of high interest rates and flexible mortgage plans, some flexibility will be needed in interpreting the standards listed above. They are to serve as, guidelines to assist low and moderate income families find affordable housing and the development industry to provide it within the profit margin of the industry. 39 b. Percentage of Credit Allowed: Percentage Credit Number of Allowed Facilities Provided 50% 9- or more 40% 7- g 30% 5- 6 20% 4 10% 3 0% 0- 2 c. If a developer chooses to be credited for private recre- ational facilities, the private facilities must be clearly identified on the development site plan and plat, if appropriate. Assurance shall be given, in the form of subdivision deed restrictions, condominium declaration, homeowners agreements, or maintenance agreements that are legally acceptable to the Board of County Commissioners after review and approval by the County attorney that the areas shall be adequately maintained and that all home- owners or tenants shall be required to belong to and financially support the operation and maintenance of said facilities. The remaining acreage required shall be dedicated to the County in terms of a park site or a payment in lieu of dedication. Following are the three steps used in determining the amount of acreage or payment in lieu thereof: Step 1: Estimate development population Number of population estimated dwelling units X per dwelling = development in the development unit population Step 2: Estimate needed facilities Development acres of acres of population X facility = recreational (expressed in needed per facility needed thousands) 1,000 persons for the development Step 3: Estimate fees Acres of recreational land fee for the facility needed X acquisition = development for the development costs per acre • 33 3. Payments-In-Lieu of Dedication - If a developer so chooses and it is agreeable to the Board of County Commissioners, (7 or if the Board of County Commissioners deem it is in the County's best interest, payments may be accepted in lieu of land dedications. The payments will be based on the fair market value of the amount of land to be dedicated. The fair market value will be determined at the time of the required dedication. The fair market value must be based on the land in the immediate area of the develop- ment. If a developer does not agree with the amount arrived at by the County, the developer may object and do his own independent appraisal. The County may use the independent appraised value if they so choose. The monies collected shall be held in a trust and must be tightly earmarked. The money paid by a developer must be used for the immediate needs of the residents of that development or for improvement of other existing parks which already serve those needs. If the money is not spent within seven years it will be forwarded to the Department of Parks and Recreation general operating budget. The money will be collected by the Board of County Commissioners. 4. Dedications and Payments - In some instances both land dedications and payments may be accepted by the County. This may occur if a major portion of a site has already been acquired. 5. Credit - In some instances, private recreational facil- ities within a "development may be credited towards the required dedication. This credit cannot exceed 50% of the required acreage to be dedicated. a. Types of facilities eligible for credits: 1) Water related activities; 2) Group family picnic areas; 3) Golf courses; 4) Playgrounds (tot lots) ; 5) Recreational center; 6) Shuffleboard/horseshoe courts; 7) Swimming pools; 8) Tennis/racquetball courts; 9) Trails (horse, jogging, bicycle) 10) Others - Each to be approved by the Parks and Rec- reation Advisory Board. 3 % C equivalent to the County School Board and if the County School Board accepts the site or cash equivalent only for a school site, the developer may be awarded 8 points. In addition, those projects with medical features such as life care facil- ities, retirement communities with health care facilities and adult congregate living facilities receive the full 15 points. *** Optional; to implement this program the Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will be designated as the body to oversee this procedure. The Advisory Board will review all future residential rezones of 100 units or more for compliance with the following criteria. 1. Criteria - All residential developments of 100 units or more shall be required to contribute acceptable neighbor- hood park facilities. The 1980 Census figure of 2.5 persons per household (housing unit) will be used to arrive at the total population for the proposed devel- opment. A development of 100 units with an estimated population of 250 would begin to impact upon the park facilities in the area and create an additional need. The standard used for determining the necessary park require- ments is a neighborhood park is 2 acres per 1,000 popu- lation. 2. Site Dedication & Selection Criteria: If the developer chooses to dedicate land for a park site the following criteria regarding the selection of that site must be met. Also, the site would be deeded to the county, who would then be responsible for the maintenance of the site. Site Selection for Neighborhood Parks a. The site must be a minimum of (5) contiguous acres; b. Where possible, it should be located adjacent to an elementary school; c. The site must be suitable for recreational or park use and capable of immediate development or developed at a mutual- ly agreed upon time; d. The site must be suitably located with respect to the surrounding developments that it serves; and e. Direct access cannot be to a road classified as an arter- ial or larger. • 31 9. Affordable Housin ** g (20 points possible) (7 20% of project provides affordable housing 20 10% of project provides affordable housing 10 10. Other (5 points possible) Open to Board of County Commissioners 5 discretion for developers to opt to commit to provide facilities, land or cash for facilities not specifically identified on the previous criteria. DENSITY TABLE DENSITY ALLOWED IN URBAN AREA POINTS SCORED (UNITS/ACRE) 90-100 Maximum permitted under Zoning Ordinance for requested zoning category 85- 89 a maximum of 8 80- 84 " " " 7 75- 79 " " 6 • 70- 74 " " 5 60- 69 " 4 50- 59 " 3 40- 49 " " 2 30- 39 " 1 0- 29 " �' .5 Footnotes * A developer may opt to dedicate a fire station site to the Fire District or an equivalent cash donation where capital improvements are incomplete at the fire station projected to serve the developer's site. If the Fire District accepts the site or the cash equivalent for the construction of a station, the developer may be awarded 3 points. ** A developer may opt to dedicate a site for a public school to the County School Board or an equivalent cash donation where capital improvements are incomplete at the school site projected to serve the developer' s site. If a developer chooses one of these options, the proposed public school site or donation would have to be approved by the County School Board. If a developer chooses to dedicate a site or cash 30 2. Vehicular Access to An Arterial With Level of Service "C" or Better (20 points possible) Directly Adjacent (existing or proposed) 20 Within 1 mile via collector (existing or proposed) 15 Greater than 1 mile via collector (existing or proposed) 10 Less than 2 miles via local roads 5 3. Water Supply (15 points possible) Central system 15 Private well 2 4. Sewer Service (15 points possible) Central system 15 Septic Tank 2 5. Fire Protection 10 ( points possible) Within fire district with level of service "7" or better and within 3 miles of fire station 10 Within fire district with level of service "7" or better and more than 3 miles from a fire station 6 :11) Within a fire district with level of service "8" to "10" and within 3 miles of a fire station 4 Within a fire district with level of service "8" to "10" 2 as 6. Access to Public Schools (15 points possible) Within 1 mile of existing school linked by improved bicycle paths or sidewalks 15 Within 1 mile of existing school without improved bicycle paths or sidewalks 12 Between 1-2 miles of existing school linked by improved bicycle paths or sidewalks 9 Between 1-2 miles of existing school without improved bicycle paths or sidewalks 6 7. Submission of Project As A Planned Unit Development 5 (5 points possible) 8. Neighborhood Parks (10 points possible) Dedication or payment in lieu thereof for • neighborhood park sites and/or facilities 10 aq B. Point Rating System (7 **NJ.. The point rating system is a primary mechanism in the implementation of the Land Use Plan. The basic component of the point system is proximity to existing or proposed community services and facilities. Where distance from a facility is a factor, it is measured as a straight line directly from the facility to the anticipated entrance of the proposed project. Residential rezone petitions will be evaluated using all criteria in the point system. The total number of points received will be assessed according to the density table and a maximum allowable density will be identified. The final density approved for a project may be more or less than the maximum due do to other factors such as, but not limited to environmental constraints, compatability with surrounding land uses, location, and size of project. Commercial and industrial rezone petitions will be evaluated using an abbreviated version of the point system in conjunction with the Land Use Map. From the point system, commercial and industrial rezone petitions will be assessed using the access, water, sewer, fire and PUD criteria. These five criteria add up to a possible maximum of 65 points. A commercial or industrial rezone petition must receive 40 points or more to be in compliance with the Plan. It is recognized that there are areas in the County whose current zoning has been declared in compliance with this Plan but could not currently pass the previously described tests. This might include residential zoning which allows a greater density than that permit- ted under the point rating system. In those cases, the subject property may be rezoned to- another residential district at or below the previous district's density. Mixed use developments which were zoned prior to this Plan's adoption and which cannot meet the Plan's requirements may be rezoned to Planned Unit Development if the overall residential density remains the same or lower, and the acreage of other uses within the development (commercial, indus- trial, etc.) does not exceed previous amounts. All permitted principal and provisional uses identified in the Agricultural zoning districts as described in the most recent Collier County Zoning Ordinance shall be allowed in any land use designation of this Plan. The Point Rating System criteria are as follows: 1. Proximity to Commercial Node or Developed Community or Regional Commercial Use (15 points possible) Less than or equal to one mile 15 Greater than one mile & less than or equal to two miles 10 Greater than two miles & less than or equal to three miles 5 as The Areas of Environmental Concern overlay is for informational purposes only. It may be used by present and future land owners to obtain general information on site conditions and any environ- mental factors that might constrain future land use. It can also be used by County staff during the review of land use amendment peti- tions. The overlay is not to be used to make a final determination on the environmental characteristics of a site. It simply identifies areas where further resource information and a site inspection are necessary to evaluate the potential for adverse environmental impact prior to petition approval. The Areas of Environmental Concern overlay does not replace the current Special Treatment ("ST") system. It presents a general natural resources overview for the entire County. In contrast, the "ST" system consists of large-scale maps with legally defined boundaries used for regulatory purposes. Detailed "ST" maps are available only for those areas of the County west of Range line 27 East. Where such maps exist, legally defined "ST" boundaries will be used to identify areas to be protected. In those areas of the County where "ST" maps are not available Staff will use whatever information is available (e.g. aerial photos, resource surveys) to identify such areas. Delineation of all areas to be protected will be based on a detailed site inspection. III. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY A. Development Review Process Pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, all development approvals in Collier County must be in compliance with this Comprehensive Plan. The Plan will be implemented through the zoning process. As stated earlier in this chapter, all zoning that exists at the time of this Plan's adoption is in compliance with the Plan. Consequent- ly, all other local permits granted in compliance with the existing zoning are by definition in compliance with this Plan. All future petitions for zoning changes will be reviewed for compli- ance with the guidelines in this plan. A petition's first test for compliance is the determination as to whether or not the proposed use is allowed within the land use designation of the land for which the rezone is sought. For rezone requests other than commercial, industrial, and residential rezones, this is the only test. Commer- cial, industrial and residential zoning petitions undergo a more thorough examination. Not only must they meet the land use desig- nation requirements, but they also must be examined for the avail- ability of community services and facilities. This analysis will be accomplished by the use of a point rating system as described in the following section. As is the case with existing zoning, all local permits granted in compliance with a zoning change that was approved under this Plan are by definition in compliance with the Plan. • a7 densities greater than 1 unit per 5 acres may be suitable. Prior to receiving County approval for proposed activities in the coastal zone (including proposed land development with densities greater than 1 unit per 5 acres) the applicant will have to (1) describe how both the natural and practical land use constraints as mentioned above have been investigated and incorporated into the proposed development plan, and (2) present sufficient data to demonstrate that the proposed activity will not alter or interfere with the existing biological and physical attributes of the CRMRA. Such information will be required during rezone review where a zoning change is necessary, during development plan/building permit review where no zoning change is required, or during other County review procedures as dictated by existing ordinances. H. Areas of Environmental Concern Overlay Prior to the purchase or development of land in Collier County, careful attention must be given to the environmental characteristics of the parcel under consideration. Site conditions such as extended periods or depths of flooding, the presence of undisturbed, produc- tive wetlands, or a combination of these and other environmental factors place natural constraints on the level and type of land-use activities that a site can support. Since environmental conditions play a major role in determining the permissible uses of land in Collier County, "Areas of Environmental Concern" have been high- lighted on the County's Future Land Use Map. This has been accomp- lished by superimposing natural resource information on designated land use areas in the form of an overlay. This method represents a refinement of the 1979 land use map which featured areas of environ- mental sensitivity as a separate land use category. The new approach will allow greater flexibility in the Land Use Element and is consistent with the element's change to a less site-specific format. The overlay was derived from the Areas of Environmental Concern map presented in the Natural Resources Element which identifies five broad habitat associations: (1) Marshes, Hardwood Swamps, Cypress Forests; (2) Wet Prairies, Low Pinelands; (3) Brackish Marshes; (4) Mangrove Swamps and Barrier Beaches; and (5) Undisturbed Pineland Systems, Agricultural Lands, and Urban Lands. The first four of these associations include areas of significant environmental concern and were thus combined to form the Land Use Map Overlay. A detailed description of these habitat associations, their ecological and functional attributes, and the way land use can impact them is included in the Natural Resources Element. Both the Areas of Environmental Concern map and overlay represent the compilation of natural resources information available on a County-wide basis. The 1973 University of Florida Vegetation and Land Use Map, the 1977 and 1983 South Florida Water Management District Land Use and Wetland Maps, and the 1981 Fish and Wildlife Service Wetland Map were used in their preparation. Larger scale maps (e.g. the South Florida Water Management Distict's Map for the Belle Meade area) were used when available to more accurately delineate association boundaries. 016 4. Parks and Preserves Under Private Management a) Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary - Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary was acquired in 1954. It consists of approximately 11,000 acres of cypress strand, marsh and pine flatwoods habitat. The Corkscrew Sanctuary is owned and managed by the National Audubon Society. It was established to protect and preserve native Florida wildlife and their habitats. G. Coastal Resource Management and Recreation Area There exist along the County's coastline thousands of acres of undisturbed shallow bays, marine grass beds, saltwater wetlands, coastal islands, and gulf fronting barrier beaches. This area is valuable not only because of its importance in flood protection, biomass production, fisheries reproduction, and water quality enhancement, but also because it is the focal point of the County's recreational industry. Because human use and alteration of this area can lead to a reduction of its value and a loss of its func- tion, the coastal zone has long been the site of stringent Federal, State, and County environmental review. Proposed activities in coastal areas such as the dredging of a new boat channel, the discharge of storm waters, or the development of isolated upland areas, are carefully evaluated by agency personnel because of the high potential such activities have for adverse environmental effects. Since use opportunities, project constraints, and project review procedures are quite different from other parts of the County, the coastal zone has been designated as a distinct land use category; the Coastal Resource Management and Recreation Area (CRMRA) . This area is located predominantly south of the City of Naples and seaward of the adopted coastal "ST" line. There exist within the CRMRA privately owned uplands suitable for recreation, vacation lodgings, and associated uses, and support facilities. The use of such upland properties, whether located on gulf front barrier beaches, protected interior islands, or more landward ridges, is constrained by a number of natural and practical factors which must be carefully considered and weighed prior to land alteration. Natural constraints to upland use include coastal storm hazards and potential adverse impacts on public waters and natural resources. Practical considerations include the means and time necessary for hurricane evacuation, the availability of land to accommodate required setbacks, and the need for and availability of access, electrical power, communications, potable water and sewage disposal. Proposed development within the CRMRA will be evaluated in light of these and other appropriate factors. Currently, most lands within the CRMRA are zoned A-1 "ST" or A-2 "ST". The A-1/A-2 zoning designation permits maximum densities of 1 unit per 5 acres while the "ST" designation allows only those activities that will not alter or interfere with the inherent ecological characteristics of the lands so mapped. The recognized value of the natural resources present and the sensitivity of coastal ecosystems to perturbation by man dictate that the density and land use restrictions imposed by the current zoning designations are appropriate for the CRMRA. On certain upland parcels, however, as- f) Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve - The Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve is approximately 20 miles long and 3 to 5 (7 miles wide. The State is in the process of acquiring approximately 60,000 acres of deep marsh, cypress strand, and hardwood hammock communities from Alligator Alley to Everglades National Park. This preserve is managed by the Department of Natural Resource's Division of Recreation and Parks. g) Rookery Bay National Estuarine Sanctuary - Rookery Bay National Estuarine Sanctuary and State Aquatic Preserve was acquired by the State of Florida in 1978 for research, education, and preservation of approximately 6,650 acres of mangrove swamps and shallow water bays. A portion of the sanctuary, purchased with funds from the Collier County Conservancy, and is owned by the National Audubon Society and managed by the State under a 99 year lease. Land acquisition for the Sanctuary is not yet complete. Additional areas are continuing to be added when the land owners are willing to sell and when funds are available for purchase. The U.S. Department of Commerce administers the National Estuarine Sanctuary program and supplies administrative funds, but the Sanctuary is managed en- tirely by the Department of Natural Resource's Division of State Lands. 3. Parks and Preserves Under County Management • a) Clam Pass Park/Pelican Bay Preserve - The Clam Pass Park/ Pelican Bay Preserve unit was deeded to the County in 1982 by Coral Ridge Collier Properties. The 36 acre Clam Pass Park was deeded to the County for public beach access. The Pelican Bay Preserve, consisting of 524 acres of mangrove swamps and shallow bays, was transfered to the County as a Federal stipulation to the issuance of the permits for the northwest Pelican Bay fill site. The Pelican Bay Preserve is administratively managed by the Pelican Bay Improvement District which is run by five supervisors who currently are appointed by the County Commission. b) Tigertail Beach Park - Tigertail Beach Park was dedicated to Collier County by. the Deltona Corporation in 1969. The 31.6 acre Park consists of a 3,600 foot stretch of Gulf-front beach and associated upland and mangrove vegetation. Existing Park facilities consisting of a parking lot, bathhouse, and concession stand were constructed by the County in 1981. Plans are currently underway for an expansion of Tigertail's parking facilities. 3Ll the National Park Service operating out of the Everglades National Park administrative center near Homestead. 2. Parks and Preserves Under State Management a) Barefoot Beach State Preserve - Barefoot Beach State Preserve was acquired by bond issue in 1972 to provide for the protection of the site's natural resources. It was purchased under Florida's Environmentally Endangered Lands Program. Barefoot Beach Preserve is located on the northwest coast of Collier County. It is one mile in length and consists of 156.45 acres of beach, coastal strand, mangrove fringe, and shallow bay habitats. There are no recreational facilities and little public use, therefore the management of the Preserve consists mainly of maintaining native vegetation and wildlife and moni- toring exotic plant growth. The Preserve is managed by the Department of Natural Resource's Division of Recrea- tion and Parks. b) Cape Romano - Ten Thousand Islands Aquatic Preserve - The Cape Romano-Ten Thousand Islands Aquatic Preserve is one of the 35 aquatic preserves in the State of Florida. Its 50 to 60 square miles consist primarily of submerged lands below mean high water. The preserve is managed by the Department of Natural Resource's Division of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Environmental Land Management. Its local management falls under the responsibility of the Manager of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Sanctuary. c) Collier Seminole State Park - Collier Seminole State Park consists of 6,423 acres of uplands, brackish marshes, and mangrove swamps in the southern part of Collier County. This was first a County Park consisting of 5,475 acres donated by the Lee County Land Company and 389 acres deeded by Collier County. It became a State park in 1944 and is managed by the Department of Natural Resource's Division of Recreation and Parks. d) Caxambas Sanctuary - Caxambas Sanctuary covers approxi- mately 90 percent of lice Island in southeastern Collier County. It was transferred to the State in the mid 1970's and is now under the management of the Department cf Natural Resource's Division of State Lands. e) Del-Nor Wiggins Pass State Park - Del-Nor Wiggins Pass State Park was purchased from Collier County in 1972. The entire park site was sold to the County in 1965 by St. Charles Charities. The park consists of 166 acres, 85 percent of which are mangroves. It is managed by the Department of Natural Resource's Division of Recreation and Parks. The Park management plan is in the process of •being revised. a3 features and for public activities that are compatible with the (r overall goal of natural resource protection and maintenance. Such activities include research, education, and passive recreation. Depending on land ownership, Parks and Preserves units are overseen by Federal, State, County, or private resource management agencies. Private inholdings exist within some of the lands designated as Parks and Preserves but constitute only a small fraction, albeit they still can be significant of the total area. Land uses per- mitted within these parcels of private, non-preservation lands depend on the regulatory authority exercised by the agency managing the unit. For the most part, such outparcels should be considered to have land uses equivalent to adjacent areas not designated as Parks and Preserves. Some of the Parks and Preserves are undergoing continuous boundary changes due to purchases by governmental agencies. Accordingly, the Land Use Map will be updated periodically to reflect these changes. The units comprising the Parks and Preserves land use category are described briefly in the following paragraphs. Please refer to Map 1 for the locations of the units so described. 1. Parks and Preserves Under Federal Management a) Big Cypress National Preserve - The Big Cypress National Preserve was established by Congress in October, 1974 in order to protect the ecosystems of the Big Cypress area of South Florida. The Preserve consists of 570,000 acres, approximately 422,000 of which are located in the eastern part of Collier County. Surficial rights are held by the Federal Government while the mineral rights are still in the possession of the original landowners. Around two hundred and twenty-five private inholdings exist within the Preserve. Approximately half of these inholdings consist of "single family residence exemptions" that are strictly limited to a size of three acres plus that land needed for access. The other half of the inholdings are "commercial exemptions". The size of these exemptions are dictated by the number of acres needed to run the bus- inesses. These exemptions are located primarily along U.S. 41. For both types of exemptions, no use will be permitted that conflicts with the goals of the Big Cypress National Preserve. The Preserve is managed by the National Park Service of the United States Department of Interior. b) Everglades National Park - The Everglades National Park was established by Congress in December 1947 for the purpose of protecting the unique Everglades marsh eco- systems of South Florida. The park consists of one and a half million acres, 39,260 of which are within Collier County. No private inholdings exist within the portions of the Park within Collier County. The Park is managed by as C and construction of service drives where feasible. The com- mercial acreage within residential Planned Unit Developments is also in compliance and will be required to comply with the requirements contained within the PUD document. Other Commercial An exception has been made to the non-site specific format of the commercial land use designation. One site specific commer- cial parcel has been identified on the Future Land Use Map. This one hundred acre parcel, which is identified by red cross-hatching on the map, is uniquely surrounded by indus- trially and commercially zoned land. Due to this situation, it was determined that no other land use would be appropriate. E. Industrial There are six areas designated Industrial on the Future Land Use Map. The boundaries of these areas are transitional. Therefore, the uses along their perimeters should be compatible with non- industrial uses. All industrial areas should have direct access to an arterial and an internal circulation network which prohibits industrial traffic from travelling through predominantly residential areas. There are numerous small parcels of Industrially zoned land in the County which are not so designated on the Future Land Use Map. The Land Use Plan recognizes them as existing and does not recommend Nero rezoning of these parcels. The Plan however, does not encourage that they be expanded unless they meet the criteria discussed below. It is possible that due to changing conditions within the County, there may be a need for additional industrial land. These condi- tions may include buildout or lack of future services and facilities for current sites. Before additional industrial land should be approved, the following criteria shall be met: 1) The rezone should be in the form of a PUD; 2) The proposed site must not be a spot industrial use. The site must be at least 40 acres in size unless immediately adjacent to an existing industrial area or submitted as a part of an interchange industrial/commercial PUD. In the latter case, the industrial portion of the PUD must be at least 20 acres in size; 3) The property owner must show a capability for, and agree to, the provision of the needed infrastructure; i.e. , internal road network, water supply, sewage treatment and electrical supply. F. Parks and Preserves The Parks and Preserves Land Use Category designates lands of 25 • acres or more managed for the preservation of specific natural a � PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT I. INTRODUCTION Recreation in Collier County can be generally divided into two cate- gories: tourist related and resident related. Collier County's economic well-being is strongly tied to the tourist industry which, in turn, is dependent upon recreation and leisure activities. The tourists are drawn primarily by beach and water-oriented activities. Resident related recreational activities contribute to the physical and mental well-being of the permanent residents. These types of activities involve a wide array of sports including baseball, softball and tennis as well as those tourist related activities referenced above. Recreation planning has increasingly become recognized as playing a vital role in adding to the betterment of a community. However, recre- ational facilities cost money to acquire, build and maintain. Quite often in times of fiscal constraint, recreation development funding is one of the first budgets to be cut. This tendency further emphasizes the need for recreational planning to provide leisure facilities in a timely and efficient manner. II. SETTING AND PROBLEM STATEMENT This section will address the topic of parks, recreation and open space in Collier County in three parts. The first section will review the standards and requirements for various types of parks and facilities. The second section will assess the existing parks and recreational facilities in Collier County. Using information derived from the first two sections, the third section will determine needs in Collier County for various parks and facilities. A. Recreation Standards The following standards are taken from the State Recreation Plan entitled Outdoor Recreation In Florida, 1981. They should be considered as guidelines only in determining needs for recreational resources and facilities. They are standards used in the statewide plan and local variances may dictate changes to these guidelines. They are, however, the best available at this time. The guidelines are presented in three (3) groups. The first group (Table 7) is for selected resource based outdoor recreation re- sources and facilities. The second group (Table 8) is for selected user oriented outdoor recreation facilities. The third group (Table 9) is for community outdoor recreation resources and facil- ities. TABLE 7 USE-GUIDELINES FOR RESOURCE-BASED OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES (7 POPULATION SERVED PER ACTIVITY RESOURCE/FACILITY GUIDELINE RESOURCE/FACILITY UNIT Swimming (non-pool) Freshwater or 2.5 linear feet 1 linear mile/25,000 freshwater or Saltwater beach of beach per saltwater user per day Saltwater Beach Saltwater Beach 100 square feet 1 square mile/50,000 Activities Area of beach per (sunbathing, user per day shelling, etc.) Camping (RV/Trailer Designated Camp 4 users per site 1 acre/25,000 & Tent) Site per day Picnicking Picnic Tables 8 users per table 1 acre/25,000 per day Fishing, power Boat Ramps 160 users per 1 ramp/5,000 boating, water single lane skiing, sailing ramp per day freshwater or saltwater. Fishing (non-boat) Piers, Catwalks 6 linear feet of 1 pier or catwalk/ freshwater or and Shoreline facility per 5,000 saltwater user per day Visiting Archeological/ 384 users per N/A Archeological/ Historical Sites site per day Historical Sites Hiking Hiking Trails 1 mile of trail 1 mile/10,000 per 125 users per day. Nature Study Nature Trails 1 mile of trail 1 mile/10,000 per 250 users per day. Bicycling Bicycle Trails 1 mile of trail 1 mile/5,000 per 261 users per day Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 1 mile of trail 1 mile/20,000 Trails per 80 users per day. Hunting Hunting Land 21 acres per user 5,500 acres/10,000 per day. TABLE 8 USE-GUIDELINES FOR USER-ORIENTED OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES POPULATION SERVED PER ACTIVITY RESOURCE/FACILITY GUIDELINE RESOURCE/FACILITY UNIT Swimming (pool) Swimming Pool 389 users per 1 pool/25,000 pool per day Tennis Tennis Courts 23 users per 1 court/2,000 court per day Basketball Basketball Courts 72 users per 1 court/5,000 court per day Shuffleboard Shuffleboard Courts 21 users per 1 court/5,000 court per day Handball/Racquetball Handball/Racquetball 31 users per 1 court/10,000 Courts court per day Baseball/Softball Baseball/Softball 100 users per 1 field/6,000 Fields field per day Football/Soccer/ Multipurpose 140 users per 1 field/4,000 Rugby Fields field per day Golf Golf Courses 240 user per 1 (9-hole) course/ 9-hole course 25,000 per day Physical Exercise Exercise (Parcours) 200 users per 1 (10 station) course/ Trails trail per day 10,000 i cn Cn co 0 ^ cc) 1-+ I a) a) 0 O Lt .. 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'G O W 2 H a w I'-I C) CS o Z b>.,° Sr `° I H al GI •rI a) P 4 W H r-+ .0 a! G. H H 0 R7 cGd O •a a1 ) 0 .n I-4 a ro • v G ■--7 G }.r }+ a) }+ a) H G O G. G a) w }a 0 a 0 c NNW H I H a 7 G }-+ 0 a - rN •V+ m 1)ro w 2aa P4 0.o B. Existing Resources and Facilities Table 10 lists the recreational resources and facilities maintained by the Collier County Parks and Recreation Department. The Table indicates that the County owns and maintains ten (10) neighborhood parks consisting of 35.5 acres. In addition, the County maintains 27.7 acres of neighborhood parks on school sites. The County maintains no community or regional parks. Item D of Table 10 lists the beach oriented resources in Collier County. Those figures represent square feet of sandy beach, not uplands or wetlands. The County Parks and Recreation Department actively maintains 479,270 square feet or approximately 11.28 acres of developed beaches. Del Nor is a state owned and maintained beach. The County owns 15.75 acres of "undeveloped" or not readily accessible beach. The remainder of beaches in Collier are acces- sible either through private property or property owned by the City of Naples. County owned and maintained water oriented resources contribute another 12.9 acres. Table 11 lists the present and proposed golf courses in Collier County. All of them are private or "semi-public". A large portion of Collier County is owned by federal, state and private agencies for conservation and limited recreational use. Federal ownership which includes the Big Cypress Preserve and Everglades National Park totals 475,000 acres. The State of Florida owns the Fakahatchee Preserve, Deltona Sanctuary, Collier-Seminole Park and Wiggins Pass State Park totalling 35,646 acres. Rookery Bay Sanctuary, Corkscrew Sanctuary and the Cocohatcheee Preserve consists of 15,366 acres and are privately owned. The developed recreational facilities in Collier County are pre- sented in Table 12. Part B of Table 12 lists the totals for all facilities by ownership. Map 18 portrays the distribution of school parks and neighborhood parks in Collier County. Maps 19-22 show the location of beach access. C. Needs Assessment This section combines the recreation standards of Section A and the existing supply outlined in Section B with existing and projected population estimates for Collier County. As previously stated, the standards are guidelines only. They should, however, illustrate the more dramatic needs or surpluses of recreational resources and facilities in the County. Table 13 offers the most recent official population estimates and projections for Collier County. TABLE 10 INVENTORY OF PARKS AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES PARK CLASSIFICATION LOCATION ACREAGE A. MINI-PARKS AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS (Map 1) 1) Coconut Grove Guava Drive 1.2 2) Golden Gate City 23rd Ave. , S.W. & 43rd Lane S.W. 3.2 3) Oil Well Park Oil Well Rd. & S.R. 29 5.5 (Immokalee) 4) Palm Springs Palm Springs Blvd. to Palm Lk Dr. 6.7 * 5) Piedmont Circle Marco Island 5.0 6) Poinciana Village Ponce de Leon & Poinciana Dr. .4 * 7) Rock Harbor Harbor Road .5 8) South Immokalee School Drive 3.2 9) Immokalee Park State Road 29 5.0 10) Winterberry Park Peacock Terrace 4.8 TOTAL 35.5 SCHOOL FACILITIES 11) Avalon Elementary Thomasson Drive 2.5 12) Golden Gate Elem. 20th Place S.W. 1.7 • 13) Immokalee High 701 Immokalee Road 2.5 14) Lely High 324 Lely Blvd. 3.0 15) Naples High 22nd Ave. , No. 3.0 16) Naples Park Elem. 111th Ave. , No. 2.5 17) Poinciana Elem. Airport Road 3.0 18) Seagate Elem. Seagate Drive 2.5 19) Shadowlawn Elem. Shadowlawn Drive 2.5 20) Tommie Barfield El. Marco Island 2.5 21) Everglades High Everglades City 2.0 TOTAL 27.7 B. COMMUNITY PARKS None C. REGIONAL PARKS None * Undeveloped TABLE 10 (Continued) INVENTORY OF PARKS AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES PARK CLASSIFICATION LOCATION ACREAGE D. BEACH ORIENTED (Map 2 & 3) Developed Acres Del Nor1 12.0 Horizon Way .5 Vanderbilt Beach .5 Tigertail 10.0 Pelican Bay No. .28 SUB TOTAL 23.28 Undeveloped Acres Barefoot Beach .75 Clam Pass 8.0 Wiggins Pass No.2 (Barefoot Beach State Preserve)1 7.0 SUB TOTAL 15. 75 C City of Naples & Residents' Beaches Acres Naples (Map 4) 13.89 Residents' (Map 5) Seagate .23 Marco Island 2.0 Moorings .86 Park Shore .25 SUB TOTAL 17.23 TOTAL Acres 56.26 E. WATER ORIENTED (Map 1) ACREAGE Bayview Danford Street 4.2 Boat Ramp State Rd. 951 .5 1 State owned and maintained. • TABLE 10 (Continued) INVENTORY OF PARKS AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES PARK CLASSIFICATION LOCATION ACREAGE E. WATER ORIENTED (Continued) ACREAGE Lake Trafford Lake Trafford Rd. 4.0 Caxambas Pass Boat Ramp Marco 4.2 TOTAL 12.9 C TABLE 11 c COLLIER COUNTY GOLF COURSES PRIVATE: Wilderness Glf/CC 2800 Frank Road Country Club of Naples 185 Burning Tree Drive Imperial Golf Club Imperial Boulevard Hole in the Wall Golf Club Frank Boulevard Royal Poinciana Golf Club (2) Goodlette Road Wyndemere Country Club Wyndemere Way Bear's Paw Country Club 2500 Golden Gate Parkway . The Club at Pelican Bay 707 Gulf Park Drive Quail Run Country Club 1 Forest Lakes Blvd. * Lakewood Country Club 4235 Lakewood Boulevard Lely Royal Palm St. Andrews Blvd. Marco Island Country Club Marco Island * Moorings Country Club 2500 Crayton Road Quail Creek (2) Immokalee Road Hideaway Beach Marco Island * High Point Country Club 1100 High Point Drive Eagle Creek Isle of Capri SEMI-PUBLIC COURSES: Naples Golf & Country Club 851 Gulf Shore Boulevard (Beach Club) * Riviera Golf Club/Riviera Rattlesnake Hammock Road Golf Estates Big Cypress Golf & Country Club 3451 Tamiami Trail East Palm River Country Club Palm River Boulevard Marco Shores Country Club SR 951, 2400 Clubhouse Blvd. Golden Gate Inn Country Club 4100 Golden Gate Blvd. Lely Hibiscus Golf Club 175 Doral Circle * Pine Lake Country Club 205 Charity Court Glades Championship Teryl Road * Glades Exec. Teryl Road DRIVING RANGES: Blue Caribbean Golf Range 2100 N. 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MOORINGS RESIDENTS BEACH MIP 0 MARCO ISLAND - q"' RESIDENTS L1 BEACH ij f _ TABLE 13 POPULATION ESTIMATE AND PROJECTIONS FOR COLLIER COUNTY 1982-2000 ESTIMATED 1982 1983 1985 1990 1995 2000 COLLIER COUNTY* 98,094 102,520 120,200 157,500 190,500 227,500 NAPLES 18, 103 18,996 22,237 29,137 35,242 42,087 Unincorporated Collier County 79,991 83,554 97,963 128,363 155,258 185,413 *Source: Bureau of Economic & Business Research, University of Florida, Bulletin No. 60, and Florida Estimates of Population, April 1, 1982, University of Florida. NOTE: Projections use the high rate of growth. The Table estimates the projected number of residents in unincor- porated Collier County by subtracting the number of residents from the City of Naples. It is assumed that Naples will retain an equal proportion of the total County population through the year 2000. Table 14 is a combination of the state per capita standards for various parks (Table 9) and the population estimate for 1982 and projections for 1983-2000 from the University of Florida (Table 13) . The existing park acreage is not included in Table 14. If one compares the existing facilities with the required facilities a general deficit is apparent. Using the state standards for 1982, Collier County should have a combined total of 200.0 acres of mini-parks and neighborhood parks roughly divided into 48 sites. Collier County presently maintains 63.2 acres of mini-parks and neighborhood parks divided among 21 sites. That leaves a deficit of 136.8 acres and 27 sites. The County has no community parks re- sulting in a 1982 deficit of 160.0 acres divided among 3 parks. If the state owned land, consisting of 35,646 acres divided among the Fakahatchee Preserve, Deltona Sanctuary, Collier-Seminole Park and Wiggins Pass State Park, is considered as urban-district parks then the County has a 1982 surplus of 35,246.0 acres. It is true that a large portion of this land is inaccessible. However, it appears as though Collier County has an adequate supply of urban- district parks. A regional park will not be justified by the aforementioned state standards in Collier County until 1990. Lwr✓ TABLE 14 c REQUIRED ACREAGE AND PARKS BY TYPE FOR UNINCORPORATED COLLIER COUNTY USING STATE STANDARDS: 1982-2000 1982 1983 1985 1990 1995 2000 Equipped Play Area & Mini-Park Acreage 40.0 41.8 49.0 64.2 77.6 92.7 Parks 32 33 39 51 62 74 Neighborhood Park Acreage 160.0 167.1 195.9 256.7 310.5 370.8 Parks 16 17 20 26 31 37 Community Parks Acreage 160.0 167.1 195.9 256.7 310.5 370.8 Parks 3 3 4 5 6 7 Urban- District Acreage 400.0 417.8 489.8 641.8 776.3 927.1 Parks 2 2 2 3 3 4 C Regional Park Acreage 1,600.0 1,671. 1 1,959.3 2,567.3 3, 105.2 3,708.3 Parks - - - 1 1 1 Source: Collier County Planning Department and Florida Department of Natural Resources. — If the state standard of 1 square mile of saltwater beach per 50,000 people is applied to Collier County, 1.60 square miles or 1,024.0 acres is needed for the unincorporated area as of 1982. There is ' presently a total of 55.5 acres of ublicl P y or privately accessible beach in the County. This "guideline" indicates that Collier County has a critical shortage of public beach. However, the second guideline identified by the state, square footage of beach per person, is used in conjunction with participation rates based on DNR surveys. This methodology greatly decreases the amount of public beach required by Collier County residents and will be discussed in a Beach Access Study currently under preparation by the Planning Department and the Public Services Division. The deficits above were noted in a survey conducted by the Parks and Recreation Department. On March 9 and 10, 1981, 1500 questionnaires were mailed to 1,500 randomly chosen registered voters in Collier County. The return rate was approximately 44%. The highlights of the results for the unincorporated area are presented below: 1. 47.6% of the respondents felt that the present state of Collier County's parks and recreational facilities is inadequate. 2. 44.6% felt that there is a need for parks with facilities such as a tot playground, picnic tables, benches and open play areas. 3. 46.3% said that the present supply of community parks is inadequate. 4. Beach access parks ranked second behind bike paths in being the most requested facility requiring expansion. The results of the questionnaire reflect the recreational require- ments suggested by applying the state standards to Collier County. The County is strongly lacking neighborhood, community and beach access resources and their associated facilities. D. Seasonal Population Collier County experiences a substantial influx of non-permanent residents during the winter season. These "seasonal" residents travel to Collier County to enjoy its weather and natural amenities, thereby creating additional demand for the County's recreational facilities. It is difficult to measure the impact of the seasonal residents. The standards used by the Florida Department of Natural Resources in its state recreation plan do not directly address their needs. However, since Collier County is greatly affected by seasonal residents, their impact on the County's recreational facilities is addressed here. The first step is to estimate Collier County's seasonal population. This estimate is calculated by taking the percentage of vacant housing units held for occasional use, as measured by the 1980 Census, and applying it to vacant housing units in Collier County le- for 1983. Population estimates can then be made for these units held for occasional use. To this estimate should be added the 12,000* persons residing in transient lodging such as hotels and motels . This methodology results in an estimate of 48,409 seasonal residents in Collier County in 1983. This figure is approximately 47.2% of the University of Florida's 1983 estimate of Collier County's permanent residents. Assuming that the seasonal population's percentage of permanent residents remains constant at 47.2% until the year 2000, future seasonal residents can be projected. Table 15 illustrates projected figures for seasonal and permanent resident to the year 2000. TABLE 15 1983 1985 1990 1995 2000 Permanent 102,520 120,200 157,500 190,500 227,500 Seasonal 48,409 56,734 74,340 89,916 107,380 (47.2%) Total 150,929 176,934 231,840 280,416 334,880 The second step is to estimate the seasonal resident's demand for recreational facilities. Assuming that seasonal resident's use of Collier County recreational facilities is equal to that of permanent residents, by the year 2000 demand for Collier County recreational facilities during peak season may increase by as much as 54 neigh- borhood parks, 545.8 acres of community park, 1,364.7 acres of urban district parks and 5,458.6 acres of regional parks. III. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY The three (3) main recreational resources being of short supply in Collier County and their implementation strategies are outlined below. A. Mini-Parks and Neighborhood Parks As stated earlier, unincorporated Collier County had a 1982 deficit of 136.8 acres of mini-lots and neighborhood parks roughly divided among 27 sites. If no mini-parks and neighborhood parks are added in Collier County, this deficit will reach 257. 7 acres in 56 sites by 1990. In order to decrease the expected 1990 deficit and meet the needs created by future developments for neighborhood parks, a park dedication option was developed as part of the point system of the Future Land Use Element. In an effort to satisfy future neighbor- hood park needs, land donations or payment-in-lieu thereof from developers will be used to acquire future neighborhood parks. * Naples Area Chamber of Commerce B. Community Parks Community parks are not usually associated with schools. However, if this possibility exists the County should pursue it for reasons listed above. The City has Fleischman Park which will supply the community park needs for the residents of Naples until the year 1990. Therefore, the burden of supplying community parks in Collier County rests with the County itself. The County has recognized the need and responsibility for supplying community parks. As stated earlier, the results of the question- naires mailed in March, 1981 portrayed a general need for community parks perceived by residents in the unincorporated area. Subse- quently, the Board of County Commissioners authorized the formation of the Parks and Recreation Financial Advisory Committee. This committee identified five (5) areas of the County where community parks would best serve the residents. Within these five (5) areas prospective sites were chosen. On September 7, 1982 the voters of Collier County approved a referendum allowing the expenditure of $8 million for the acquisition and development of five community parks. The parks will be dispersed throughout the County and be similar to Fleischman Park in the City of Naples. A general obligation bond will be used to pay for the parks. Acquisition proceedings will begin in late 1983. Development of the sites should begin in 1984 and is scheduled to take 4-6 months to complete. If the tentative schedule is followed, Collier County should be enjoying five community parks by the end of 1984. Using state standards, this will supply the need for community parks through 1990 (See Table 14) . C. Beach Access Due to the limited amount of undeveloped beach front available for public ownership, the County will never be able to achieve the aforementioned State standard for publicly owned beach. However, all beaches seaward of the beach uplands are publicly owned. Privately owned land currently prevents public access to most of them. In the Beach Access Study mentioned previously, beach access is defined as "the way people get to the beach". Within the broad context of this definition, strategies to increase access will include not only publicly owned beach front but also the strip of public beach that lies seaward of the private uplands. In conclusion, the needs for recreational resources and facilities in Collier County have been reviewed. However, the most difficult aspect of developing a parks system has yet to be decided - funding. - Various methods for addressing the recreational needs in Collier County have been given. These and other methods will need to be explored if the economic stability of Collier County and the mental Sww and physical well being of its residents are to be guaranteed. 1. REFERENCES USED IN THE STATE PLAN: a. Beuchner, Robert D. National Park Recreation and Open Space Standards. National Recreation and Parks Associa- tion, 1969. b. Criteria for Leisure Facilities, Florida Design Standard and Quantities for Parks, Recreation and Open Space. Florida Planning and Zoning Association and Florida Recreation and Parks Association, January, 1975. c. Gold, Seymour. Urban Recreation Planning. London: Henry Kimpton Publishers, 1973. d. Handbook of Landscape Architectural Construction. J.D. Carperter, ed. Landscape Architecture Foundation, 1976. e. Outdoor Recreation Space Standards. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, U.S. Department of the Interior, March, 1970. f. Standards Appendix, Mississippi Statewide Outdoor Recrea- tion Plan, 1976 Update. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, Mississippi Park Commission, 1977. CP-PARKS Revisions 12/13/83 PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES GOAL Promote the physical, mental and social well being of the residents of Collier County through the provision and maintenance of adequate parks, recreational facilities and open space. OBJECTIVE 1 The development of a County-wide park system tailored to the needs of the residents. POLICIES A. Identify the recreational needs and priorities of the residents of Collier County. B. Identify locations by type (neighborhood, community, regional and water-oriented) where parks should be located in the County. C. Investigate and secure means of funding by type for the acquisition, development and maintenance of a park system. D. Acquire the park sites according to identified priorities estab- lished by the residents. E. Stage development of park sites according to the needs of the residents to be served. F. Periodically review existing recreational activities in order to ensure their appropriateness and need, as well as identify improve- ments in the delivery of such activities. G. Provide adequate public access to beaches. H. Continue to study the feasibility and funding of beach parks. OBJECTIVE 2 Cooperation between the County and private developers in providing parks and open space. POLICIES A. Encourage the dedication of open space for recreational and leisure activities. law p B. Encourage all residential developers to provide two (2) acres of (- neighborhood park for every 1,000 projected residents. C. Adopt an ordinance which requires developers to provide a propor- tionate share of land or money to meet the community and regional parks and open space needs of their residents. OBJECTIVE 3 The preservation of all resources of historical or archeological signi- ficance. POLICIES A. Prohibit the destruction of historical and archeological sites. B. Cooperate with private and public historical and archeological organizations. CP-PARKS C A Collier County Future Land Use Map to large to scan can be found in the BMR Entitled : Environmental Overlay Update Oct. 12, 1983 by D . C . D. A Collier County Future Land Use Map too large to scan can be found in the BMR Entitled : Environmental Overlay Update Oct . 12, 1983 by D . C. D.