GMOC Minutes 06/02/2016 June 2, 2016
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, June 2, 2016
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Growth Management Oversight
Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein,
met on this date at 3:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at the Collier County Growth
Management Department Building, Conference Room #609/610, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive,
Naples, Florida, with the following members present:
Chairman: Ross W. McIntosh
Vice Chairman: Nicholas G. Penniman, IV
Jeffery Curl
Everett I,oukonen
John W. Vaughn, Jr.
Max Weisinger
(Vacancy)
ALSO PRESENT: Kris Van Lengen, Community Planning Manager
Anita Jenkins, Principal Planner
Lorraine Lantz, Project Manager, Transportation Planning
June 2. 2016
Any persons in need of the verbatim record f f the meeting may request a copy of the audio recording
from the Collier County Growth Management Department--Contact Mr. Evy Ybaceta at 239-252-2400.
I. Roll Call
Chairman McIntosh called the meeting to order at 3:00pm
2. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Penniman moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Curl. Carried unanimously 6- 0.
3. Approval of Minutes from March 3,2016 Meeting
Mr. Loukonen moved to approve the minutes of the March 3, 2016 meeting as presented. Second by
Mr. Curl. Carried unanimously 6- 0.
4. Staff Announcements
Mr. Van Lengen reported Deb Chesna has resigned from the Committee and a replacement is being
sought via the standard County process. When the application period has ended, the perspective
members will he forwarded to the Committee for a recommendation to the BCC.
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The Committee recommended Staff attempt to contact any applicants who were previously considered
for the Committee to ensure they are aware of the vacancy. Direction was provided to bring the
matter before the GMOC for recommendation at the next meeting, then on to the BCC or
appointment prior to the December meeting.
5. Agenda Items
A. Transportation Overview; Restudy Implications - Lorraine Lantz, Project Manager,
Transportation Planning
Ms. Lantz presented the Power Point "Che Path to Transportation Planning-Presentation to the
Growth Management Oversight Committee (GMOC)June 2, 2016 " The item is intended to assist
the Committee in their assigned tasks. She noted:
Metropolitan Planning Organization
• The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)is a transportation policy board made up of
representatives from local government including the Board of County Commissioners, 2
representatives from the City of Naples, I representative from Everglade City and the City of
Marco Island.
• An MPC) is a statutory requirement and designated for urbanized areas with a population
greater than 50,000. An urbanized area with a population over 200,000 is designated a
Transportation Management Area(TMA).
• The Technical Advisory, Citizens, and Pathway Committees assist the MPO with its
endeavors.
• The MPO helps assure that proposed transportation plans and programs are developed
through a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive(3-C) planning process and charged
with:
0 Establishing visions and goals which become policy for the area.
0 Setting priorities by evaluating alternatives and funding opportunities.
0 Establishing public forums to assist in decision making.
0 Ensuring the area's long-term transportation needs are met.
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0 Coordinating with the Florida Department of Transportation on transportation related
decisions.
0 Administrating transportation grants.
• Planning for growth includes:
0 Identifying the current transportation system and its capacity.
0 Forecasting future transportation demands.
0 Identifying future revenues& project cost estimates.
0 Selecting financially feasible projects to best meet future demands.
• Future planning studies include:
0 Randall Blvd./Oil Well Road Study Area.
0 Green Blvd. Ext./North Belle Meade Study Area.
0 CR951 Congestion Relief Study
0 Vanderbilt Beach Road Ext. Corridor
• Intersection Improvement Studies include:
0 Pine Ridge Road at Whippoorwill
0 Airport Road at Orange Blossom
0 US 41 at Rattlesnake Hammock Road
B. Report on Rural Fringe- Public Workshops and Steps Forward— Kris Van Lengen,
Community Planning Manager Anita Jenkins, Principal Planner
Mr. Van Lengen and Ms.Jenkins provided an overview of the process which led to the
development of the recommendations for the area(Committee meetings, public outreach and
workshops,community surveys, etc.). The recommendation developed by the Committee will be
formulated into a white paper and submitted to the Collier County Planning Commission (CPCC) in
August and the Board of County Commissioners in September of 2016. The paper will he
conceptual in nature and used to develop specific language for amendments to the Land
Development Code anticipated for the Spring of 2017.
Committee discussion occurred on the procedure for Committee comment on the White Paper given
they will not be meeting before the item is heard before the CCPC.
Mr. Van Lengen reported many of the concepts have been previously identified and reviewed today
and he will submit the final draft report to Committee Members via email and accept comment
before submittal to the CCPC.
Mr. Van Lengen and Ms.Jenkins presented the PowerPoint"Rural Fringe Mixed-Use District
Review for Growth Management Oversight Committee"highlighting the recommendations
developed and the percentage of respondents to the survey who agree:
Initial Sending Area Recommendations
SENDING CREDITS:
• Additional credits to provide adequate supply - 69%
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• Available to all Sending Land owners equally-70%
• Available to owners who previously participated in the program - 72%
• TDR incentives for agricultural use - 76%
• Eliminate the minimum price for base TDR.s - 75%
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT:
• Improve the transaction interface on the County Website -81%
• Reduce complexity and cost as much as possible -87%
• Consider a TDR Bank for seller assurance - 82%
SENDING LAND MANAGEMENT:
• County should accept parcel donations„if no other agency can - 63%
• If possible,the County should create a mitigation bank for donated parcels -75%
• Where mitigation is not a good option, proceeds from an additional TDR should be used to
fluid maintenance - 65%
OTHER IDEAS:
• Allow a second dwelling unit for agricultural lands 20 acres or greater- 79%
• Consider broader recreational uses on sending land donated to County - 63%
• Eliminate the urban use of TDRs in the Infill Bonus Provision - 60%
Initial Receiving Area Recommendations Land use. density and intensity, and economic vitality
1. Promote economic vitality in the REMUD by expanding commercial land use and employment
opportunities. Allow commercial uses outside of Rural Villages as defined in the business park
zoning district in locations with access to major collector or arterial roads -78%
2. Within a Rural Village, remove the limitation of the Village Center and the Research and
Technology park maximum acres and SF leasable floor area- 76%
3. Modify residential density standards:
• Clustering--remove 40 acre minimum, increase density to 2 units per acre - 78%
• Rural Village--increase density to 4 units per acre - 81%
initial Receiving Area Recommendations Transportation and public infrastructure
1. Analyze arterial roadway capacity issues- 77%
2. Enhance requirements for project interconnectivity - 78%
3. Review roadway design standards and recommend changes if necessary to support low speed -
75%
4. Add provisions for transit stops within Rural Villages and business parks - 75%
initial Receiving Area Recommendations F.:,nvironment
1. Allow TDRs to be generated at I TDR per 5 acres from Receiving and Neutral Lands for
agriculture preservation, or native vegetation and habitat protection - 71%
2. Provide bonus MRs for development that increases the greater community's vitality, with
options such as greenway networks with public access, and watershed/flowway accommodation -
72%
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Initial Receiving Area Recommendations Design standards and process Incentivize mixed-use
developments
I. Initiate study to create an impact fee index for mixed-use - 70%
2. Consider adoption of zoning overlays, or separate area design standards to provide greater
certainty - 81%
3. Allow Hearing Examiner, or BCC simple majority approval when complying with zoning
overlays - 80%
4. Allow Hearing Examiner approval for deviations - 60%
5. Allow Ilearing Examiner approval for business park proposals complying with business park
zoning- 62%
6. Modify the TDR requirements to:
• 1/2 credit for multifamily unit - 75%
• One credit for each 6,000 SF of'retail goods and services outside of a village -62%
• Zero TDR's for target industry/business park uses - 75%
7. Develop further incentives for innovative features such as solar power, zero net water use,
aquifer recovery and storage systems -80%
He noted the "White Paper" is anticipated to be finalized by August 5th and heard by the Planning
Commission on August 18, 2016.
Under committee discussion it was noted the recommendations should include:
1. Utilizing current land assessment values in the Program.
2. Prohibiting a deviation process once the format has been established.
3. A clear definition for agriculture uses.
4. Clarifying the TDR use requirements for Assisted Living Facilities.
Speaker
Bill McDaniel addressed the Committee concerned the program as currently exists is dysfunctional.
He recommends allowing the use of credits outside the currently designated area including those
necessary to promote the infill of urban areas in the County. Consideration should be given to
developing a mechanism where credits may be used in the City of Naples given they have an interest
in protecting the area for their water supply source.
Sean McCabe, Conservancy of Southwest Florida wants to ensure ample time is allowed to
review the"White Paper" before it is presented to the CCPC.
C. Golden Gate Area Master Plan: Progress Report-Kris Van Lengen,Community Planning
Manager Anita Jenkins,Principal Planner
Mr.Van Lengen and Ms. Jenkins presented the PowerPoint "Golden Gale Area Master.Plan
Review for Growth Management Oversight Committee"highlighting:
• The 1st Collier Growth Management Plan was adopted in 1989 and Golden Gate Area
Master Plan in 1991.
• There was a major restudy from 2001-2003 and have been 10 amendments since 2003.
• The Plan's creates overall rules and aspirations as well as land use designations and
requirements for site-specific uses.
• The restudy will be divided into 3 sections: Eastern Estates, Western Estates and Golden
Gate City.
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• The Eastern Estates area in the east is characterized by with low density residential (1 unit
per 2.25 acres), basic commercial services, neighborhood centers and conditional uses and
site specific use location restrictions.
• Those residents in the Eastern Estates have indicated they wish to maintain a rural character
defined by wooded lots, keeping of livestock and crops, rural design criteria and low impact
lighting.
• The Western Estates currently permits residential and guest houses, parks,open space,
recreation,essential services, public schools and family care,
• The next steps in the process include continued public participation via surveys, workshops,
etc:and identifying and evaluating core issues. etc.
• A report is anticipated to be submitted to the BCC by March, 2017.
It was noted one effective avenue of reaching the public in these areas is the use of student
"backpack flyers"distributed through the school system.
D. Collier Citizen Council: Presentation Members,Council's Growth Management Committee
Neville Williams submitted the document "COMMENTS BEFORE GROWTH MANAGEMENT
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE June 2. 2016 By Neville Williams" for information purposes. He noted
Council representatives attend the meetings and support the current recommendations for the
RFMUD. He encouraged the County to develop a process of Smart Growth and institute land use
regulations designed to provide the type of development the current citizens desire with no
deviations allowed in the rules. One priority should be to ensure that the existing town centers are
built out before promoting new areas for development.
6. Member and Citizen Comments (topics not covered)
Tamara Paquette noted many citizens in the area no longer desire construction of PIJD's and gated
communities. She encouraged the County prohibit fracking activities and ensures workforce housing is
a priority given statistics indicate 16,000 individuals travel from outside Collier County to work in the
area.
7. Next meeting date
September 1,2016
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the order
of the Chair at 5:00PM.
COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Chairman, Ross W. McIntosh
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These Minutes were approved by the Board/Chairman on
, as presented or as
amended
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