Bayshore Gateway CRA Minutes 03/01/2016 Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA.Bayshore Beautification MSTU
/- Haldeman Creek MSTU
BAYSHORE/GATEWAY TRIANGLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LOCAL ADVISORY
BOARD MINUTES OF THE MARCH 1, 2016 MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Advisory Board was
called to order by Maurice Gutierrez at 6:00 p.m. at the CRA Office Meeting Room 3570 Bayshore
Drive,Unit 102.
I. Roll Call: Present: Advisory Board Members: Steve Main, Maurice Gutierrez, Karen
Beatty, Mike Sherman,Peter Dvorak, and Shane Shadis. Chuck Gunther and Larry
Ingram were excused.
CRA Staff Present: Jean Jourdan,CRA Operations Manager; Elly McKuen, Project
Manager and Shirley Garcia, Operations Coordinator
II. Adoption of Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda, as amended,made by: Steve Main,
2nd by: Peter Dvorak. Approved unanimously.
III. Adoption of Minutes: Mr. Gutierrez asked if there were any changes and Peter Dvorak
asked for the minutes to be amended on"the Microbrewery successfully closed on the
sale of the property" A motion was made by Peter Dvorak to approve the February 2,
2016 as amended, 2nd by Karen Beatty. Approved unanimously.
IV. Presenters:
a. Commissioner Penny Taylor started her presentation by discussing the possibility of
working with the City of Naples again on the fire suppression system. The Commissioner
advised the committee that traffic accidents are replacing major crimes. Commissioner
Taylor discussed on-street parking along Bayshore Drive to assist the local businesses with
additional parking. Chairman Gutierrez stated there was a vacant lot on the corner of Areca
Avenue and Bayshore Drive that might be considered for off-street parking to assist the local
businesses instead of on-street parking and asked the Commissioner if she would consider
requesting the BCC would be able to assist the CRA with a loan to purchase the property.
Further discussion ensued by Chairman Gutierrez requesting the Commissioner's support a
request to use General Fund dollars to pay off the current CRA debt. The CRA would then
repay the General Funds over a period of years. This would also free up some TIF dollars
that could be used to purchase lots for parking along Bayshore Drive. The Commissioner
supported the idea and said she would discuss the option with the County Manager and the
Budget Director, Mark Isackson.
b. Mattamy Homes - Wayne Arnold,Planning Director with Q Grady Minor introduced
Matt O'Brien with Mattamy Homes to the Committee. The developer has a contract on the
37 acre parcel at the corner of Bayshore Drive and Thomasson Drive (former Arboretum
site). Mr. O'Brien explained that his organization is working through the due diligence
period for the property. The deadline to determine if they want to proceed with the purchase
is March 15th. Once the decision is made to move forward with the purchase, the expected
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closing date will be the end of May 2016. Wayne Arnold described the preliminary site plan
for 276 units. They are currently proposing two-story units with a 2-car garage per unit.
Access to the proposed project would be from Bayshore Drive and would be designed to
complement the existing improvements in the community. Mr. O'Brien passed out literature
outlining other projects constructed by Mattamy Homes.
V. Project Updates
1. 17+ Acre Property: CRE Consultants continue to list,the property. CRE has placed a sign
on the property and listed it in the MLS. They are in discussions with the property owner of
contiguous property (Shadley)to list and market the properties together.
2. Gateway Triangle Properties: The CRA staff received and has reviewed the first draft
agreement from the purchaser's attorney. CRA staff, along with County Manager staff and
the County Attorney provided feedback to the purchaser's attorney.
3. Residential Lot Development (Van Buren-NIAN). Antonio Brown with NIAN Financing
contacted CRA staff Mr. Brown assured staff that he will be moving forward but was not
able to provide more specific details. Mr. Brown advised CRA staff that he will contact the
County Attorney office regarding his progress.
4. Residential Lots (Love Legacy): Update: Love Legacy construction continues to move
forward. One house is under construction on Lunar Drive and three more permits have been
issued to build another house on Lunar and two on Full Moon Court.
5. The Garden School: No new information.
6. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) f/k/a DRI Grants- The Pineland
Stormwater Project is moving forward.
7. Solstice f/k/a Cirrus Point: No new information on this parcel is available.
8. Regatta Landings (f/k/a Haldeman Landings)-No new information.
9. Regatta Landings/Haldeman Landings Boat Dock extension: No new information at
this time the agreement has been finalized between both parties.
10. RaceTrac: No new updates.
11. Microbrewery: The new owner came in to discuss possible parking for his staff on CRA
property located on Bayshore and Jeepers. After some discussion the microbrewery owner
wasn't sure the County property wasn't the most desirable location due to the distant
proximity and staff provided our current landlord's contact information to discuss possible
shared parking in the rear of the CRA's office. The microbrewery hopes to open in about 7
months.
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12. The Island Cottages in a Naples Bay Village The Jeepers Drive house is complete. It is
currently available for sale. Mr. Sherman indicated that once this house is sold he will begin
construction on the next house.
13.Sugden Park Pathway- CRA staff received support from the County's Parks and Recreation
Director for the connection to Sugden Park. The feasibility study estimated the design study
would be approximtely$24,000. Staff suggested that there be a cost share between the CRA
and the MSTU committee for the design cost. Staff was advised by the Procurement Office
that since Q. Grady Minor completed the study, they are not eligible to complete the design.
Staff is forced to select another vendor to complete the design work. However, when the
design is completed and we apply for grants to subsidize funding, it will provide us with a
competitive edge for funding.
14. Compass Point Cottages- A site development plan was submitted to the Growth
Management Department to construct for 10, 2 bedroom, 2 bath,townhouses with garages in
the rear of the units. The project will be located east of Del's Market on Thomasson Drive.
MSTU Project Updates
Chairman Gutierrez provided a brief update on the progress of the design plans for
Thomasson Drive. RWA's proposal to provide alternative designs will be reviewed at
the meeting. There is particular concern regarding the stacking issue at the school in the
morning and afternoon as well as the potential incorporation of a roundabout at
Thomasson and Bayshore Drive. The RWA proposal incorporates alternative designs for
the committee to consider since it was determined that the Cirrus Pointe right of way was
not convened to the County. .
VI. Request for Payments:None other than routine operational.
VII.New Business: No new business.
VIII.Advisory Board General Communications:
IX. Citizen Comments:
X. Adjournment: 8:15 p.m.
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Approved by Maurice Gutierrez, CRA-AB Chairman
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