Bayshore Gateway CRA Minutes 01/03/2017 Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA•Bayshore Beautification MSTU
Haldeman Creek MSTU
BAYSHORE/GATEWAY TRIANGLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LOCAL ADVISORY
BOARD MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 3rd, 2017 MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Advisory Board was
called to order by Maurice Gutierrez at 6:10 p.m. at the CRA Office Meeting Room 3570 Bayshore
Drive, Unit 102.
I. Roll Call: Present: Advisory Board Members: Maurice Gutierrez, Steve Main, Ron
Kezeske, and Mike Sherman. Excused absence, Karen Beatty, Peter Dvorak, Chuck
Gunther, Shane Shadis, and Larry Ingram. There was no quorum of the committee
members present.
CRA Staff Present: Jean Jourdan, Operations Manager, Shirley Garcia, Operations
Coordinator and Michelle Arnold, PTNE Director.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Adoption of Agenda: There being no quorum no action was taken.
IV. Adoption of Minutes: There being no quorum no action was taken.
V. Presenters:
Harry Bandinel of Banroc Corp revised Proposal 17 Acre site:
Harry Bandinel discussed revisions to his proposal on the 17acre site, Banroc
presented his proposal to purchase the 17 acres from the CRA for the lesser of either
$3,500,000 or the value of the appraisal currently being performed by the CRA. The
purchase offer will be subject to a 150 day due diligence period and a closing on or
before September 30, 2017. Upon signing the purchase contract Banroc will place in
escrow an initial earnest money deposit of$25,000. Within 60 days of signing
purchase offer Banroc will place an additional $25,000 earnest money deposit. Upon
completion of 150 day due diligence period all earnest money deposits will go hard
and be non-refundable. They now also have the participation of CAPA,Naples Ballet,
Theater Zone, Arts Naples and Classic Chamber Concerts who all want to be a part of
the project and be able to use the facilities of the Opera House and Arts Village. There
was a request for the CRA to pay 4%realtor fee but staff recommended against it and
for the purchaser to use a real estate attorney instead. Mike Sherman brought up the
Greek style Villas that is proposed and does not feel it would be a good fit in the area
and for the Arts Village. No action needed at this point.
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VI. Project Updates:
1. Gateway Triangle Properties: The Buyer has submitted the rezoning application to the
Zoning Department. If this gets fast tracked the property could close in 6-9 months.
2. Solstice f/k/a Cirrus Point: The property is no longer under contract. The owner might
try to rezone the property and would be going to the BCC to request some leeway so they
can start building on the property.
3. The Garden School: The Garden School has encountered some unforeseen sewer force
main improvements and the cost to relocate their storm drainage is approximately
$15,000. They contacted the CRA to see if there was any funding available to assist with
the cost, but the CRA has no approved grants for this type of improvement.
4. Microbrewery: The SIP was resubmitted to address County staffs comments. The
second review was conducted by County staff and a few comments remain outstanding
that will require addressing.
5. Sugden Park Pathway: Staff spoke with the Deputy County Manager and he supports
taking the request to the BCC. Prepared the Executive Summary and it is routing to the
appropriate Departments for review. If all the departments expedite their review the item
may be uploaded into the system and scheduled on the BCC agenda prior to the
Operations Manager's last day with the CRA.
6. Karen Dr Stormwater: Everything is moving forward and an RFP for construction is
planned to go out this month.
7. Fire Suppression: Waiting on the environmental clearance from HUD. Don't have a
timeline as yet. City Council approved agreement and it will be on the February 14 BCC
meeting. Construction plans were developed by the City and are complete.
8. Food Truck Park: Everything is moving forward.
9. Thomasson Drive: Per the BCC's request an open house was held on January 7, 2016.
An executive summary and all supporting documents were forwarded to the CAO for
review. The County Manager's Office has approved the item being placed on the BCC
consent agenda. The item is scheduled to be uploaded in the system for the BCC hearing
prior to the Operations Manager's last day with the CRA. If approved, the executive
summary will be prepared in a manner that would allow the project to move forward to
completion without going back to the BCC.
10. Fortino Request: A meeting transpired on December 20th with the Deputy County
Manager, CRA Staff, Fortino and Starkey. Fortino and Starkey are still negotiating what
area of the old auto collision site Fortino can use and once agreed a sketch of the area will
be provided to staff to prepare the agreement. Items of this nature will be handled by the
County's Real Property Department.
11. Parking Study: A Draft Parking Analysis was provided for staff review. The analysis
provided that a total of 107 additional parking spaces are needed to properly service the
current parking demand of businesses along Bayshore Drive. Once the report is
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completed the consultant will present his analysis and recommendations. Maurice
Gutierrez brought up the issue of traffic if the CRA turned Bayshore Dr. into a two lane
road again, that there will be significant traffic issues. There is no ingress/egress because
the side streets are all dead ends, the amount of developments that are being built will
bring in even more traffic. The suggestion is for the CRA to purchase vacant lots on
Bayshore to provide for parking for the existing and proposed businesses along the
corridor. He requested Staff go to OMB to see if there is a way to free up some money in
reserves to purchase lots for parking. Commissioner Taylor wants the CRA to consider
turning into a two lane with on street parking for the businesses because it will slow
traffic and she feels it is more desirable for the Community.
12. Race Trac: The final hearing of RaceTrac's distance waiver application will be Tuesday
February 14th, 2017 in front of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners.
13. Redevelopment Plan Update: The RFP has been released. The solicitation deadline is
January 11, 2017. Their process will include the consultants hosting public meetings and
gaining your feedback.
14. Western Bike Shop: The grant application is scheduled on for the January 24th BCC
meeting.
MSTU Project Updates:
The MSTU meetings are on first Wednesday of the month at 5pm, the basic meeting
discusses landscaping, irrigation and their projects. Thomasson Dr has been approved to
go forward on the BCC Agenda and the Sugden Pathway has been moving forward.
VI. Request for Payments: None other than routine operational. All invoices are located in
the book for review.
VII New Business:
Annual Report: In accordance with Fl. Statute 163.356.(3) the Annual Report must be
forwarded to the Board and Clerk of the Courts and a public notice filed in a newspaper
of general circulation on or before March 31, 2017. The report must include activities for
the fiscal year 2016 including complete financial statements setting forth assets,
liabilities, income and operating cost. Your annual public workshop with the Board will
be scheduled for March. Shirley Garcia will keep you apprised when the actual date is
scheduled. It's important you attend to meet and introduce yourself to the three new
Commissioners.
VIII. Old Business:
None at this time
IX. Advisory Board General Communications: Ron Kezeske asked a question about who
conducts the meetings or does the Chair conduct the meetings, and if the Chairman does
could there be more clarity for motions instead of it being posed as a question.
Staff clarified the process and noted that the meetings are conducted under Robert's Rule of
Order.
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X. Citizen Comments: Teddy Plaisted was concerned about changing Bayshore Dr. into a 2
lane road since there are dead end side streets. Her concerns were for the emergency ..-.
vehicles, in case someone had a heart attack it might take first responders longer to get to
that person if there is a lot of traffic. She felt that is something the County should take into
consideration.
XI. Adjournment
XII. Goals and Objectives Workshop —The Goals and Objectives were deferred to the
next meeting because there was no quorum at this meeting.
Approved by Maurice Gutierrez, CRA-AB Chairman
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