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EAC Agenda 03/01/2006 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL AGENDA March 1, 2006 9:00 A.M. Commission Boardroom W. Harmon Turner Building (Building "F")—Third Floor I. Call to Order IL Roll Call III. Approval of Agenda IV. Approval of February 1, 2006 Meeting minutes V. Upcoming Environmental Advisory Council Absences VI. Land Use Petitions A. Special Treatment Permit No.ST-2005-AR-8267 "Irvin Dock" Section 24,Township 515, Range 25E VII. New Business A. Outstanding Advisory Council Member Nominations B. Landfill gas monitoring—Solid Waste Management Department. C. South Florida Water Management District presentation regarding storm water VIII. Old Business A. Update members on projects B. Continuation of Review of EAR amendments IX Subcommittee Reports X. Council Member Comments XI. Public Comments XII. Adjournment Council Members: Please notify the Environmental Services Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 24, 2006 if you cannot attend this meeting or if you have a conflict and will abstain from voting on a petition(213-2987). General Public: Any person who decides to appeal a decision of this Board will need a record of the proceedings pertaining thereto; and therefore may need to ensure that a verbatim record of proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. February 1, 2006 TRANSCRIPT OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL Naples, Florida, February 1, 2006 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Environmental Advisory Council in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 AM in REGULAR SESSION in Building "F" of the Government Complex, Naples, Florida, with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: William Hughes Terrence Dolan William Hill Lee Horn Dr. Judith Hushon Iry Kraut Dr. Erica Lynne Nick Penniman Michael Sorrell ALSO PRESENT: Stan Chrzanowski, Planning Review Steve Griffin, Assistant County Attorney Susan Mason, Senior Environmental Specialist 1 February 1, 2006 Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairman William Hughes at 9:04 AM. II. Roll Call A quorum was established with Michael Sorrell absent at the time of roll call. III. Approval of Agenda Mr. Penniman moved to approve the agenda. Second by Dr. Hushon. Carries unanimously 8-0. IV. Approval of December 7 & January 4,2006 Meeting minutes Dr. Lynne commented that she would like it on the record that at the end of the meeting she had requested the tape of the Sabal Bay Petition for review. Mr. Dolan moved to approve the December 7,2005 minutes. Second by Dr. Hushon. Carries unanimously 8-0. Dr. Hushon moved to approve the January 4,2006 minutes. Second by Mr. Hill. Carries unanimously 8-0. V. Upcoming Environmental Advisory Council Absences None VI. New Business A. Outstanding Advisory Council Member Nominations Mr. Hughes moved to have Dr. Hushon nominated for the Outstanding Advisory Council Member. Second by Dr. Lynne. Carries unanimously 8-0. B. Wetland Protections in the South Florida Water Management District ERP Program Ed Cronin, South Florida Water Management District Environmental Supervisory for Wetland Regulatory Section gave a Power Point Presentation(see attachment) including the following points: - Review of jurisdictional area. - Environmental Resource Permitting Program reviewed. 2 February 1, 2006 ,-� - Responsibility is to permit surface water management systems. - The primary goal of the Wetland Regulatory Program is no net loss in wetland functions. - Review of UMAM Basics Questions were addressed including the following points: - UMAM State and Federal differ in the amount it takes to offset an impact. - Upland preservation is viewed as an interregnal part; the Core of Engineers is not quite as fervent. - Standards are the same throughout the State. - Harvey Harper is a Federal criterion. - Water quality criteria vary by County. Michael Sorrel joined the meeting at 9:22 AM. - A Water Use program is set up to cover consumptive usage. - Wetland function categories: o Hydrological- amount of time water stands on surface and how deep it stands o Length o Depth o Quality - An Environmental Resource Permit takes into account both wetland issues as well as water quality and flood control issues. - Location and quality of the land are taken into consideration. Dr. Lynne expressed interest in having the Water Management Permit completed before petitions come before the Environmental Advisory Council. Ms. Mason added that projects sometime propose UMAM scores,though they are often not accurate. Mr. Hughes then proposed that if the projected UMAM score is radically different then the actual score then it should come before the Council again. Dr. Hushon agreed that the project should not be seen until the first RAI. Language changes can be made in the Land Development Code to accommodate the recommendations. Further questions were addressed including the following points: - For most of South Florida the surfacial aquifer will be at the same level as seen on the surface. - In order for ground water to be used a permit is required. Mr. Chrzanowski suggested that the Council go to the USGS website and research the subject. He can ask Terry Banks to give a presentation. 3 February 1, 2006 Mr. Hughes inquired as to why South Florida Water Management District has a large turn over in personnel; he would like someone from management to return with an answer. VII. Land Use Petitions A. Conditional Use CU-AR-7181 "North Bay Resort Beach Pavilion" Section 14, Township 51S,Range 25E - Presenters were sworn in by Mr. Griffin. -Dr. Hushon,Dr. Lynne,Mr. Dolan, Mr. Horn, Mr. Hill disclosed having communicated with Nicole Ryan from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Clay Brooker gave a presentation including the following points: - A Beach Pavilion is to be built on the Northern side of Keewaydin Island. - 4.32 acres over 2 lots. - It is zoned agricultural with a conditional use of passive recreation. - Aerial photographs were demonstrated. - There are no private lands on either side of the properties; they are owned by the State. - The Pavilion will be an elevated 2,925 square foot screened covered building with showers and a handicapped lift. - It will be an amenity to the Naples Bay Resort Club. - The structure will not be in the dunes or mangroves. - The environmental sensitivity is acknowledged. - The project has been working in conjunction with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Rookery Bay National Estuary and Reserve and private land owners. - An operational manual will be part of the conditional use process review which every staff person will be required to read and abide by. - An educational plan will be set up addressing wildlife,plant life, and environmental sensitivity. A video will probably be shown on the shuttle boat to the Island. - Elements of the operational manual were reviewed. - The area can also be accessed by three private vessels, though personal watercraft will not be permitted. - A 56 person limit will be set for the entire property. - Fifteen people and under will require one staff person while over fifteen persons will call for two staff persons on the Island. - No lights are anticipated at this time, solar power will be explored. - An electric golf cart will be operated on the board walk for special needs. - Aerial mosquito repellants will not be used. - Special events will go through the Counties Special Event process; a 56 person limit may be exceeded. 4 February 1, 2006 - There will be no fireworks, and boat races. Concerts are still under discussion. - Food and Beverages will be transported on and removed from the site daily. - Alcohol will be permitted. - Beach umbrellas and chairs will be used, stored and locked under the beach pavilion. - Trash will be disposed on a daily basis. - Staff will conduct a daily clean-up, including 100 yards beyond the land boundary. - Open fires, and pets will be prohibited. Questions were addressed including the following points: - It was recommended to go through the Conditional Use Process. - The enforcement of the 56 person limit on the property is still being discussed. Dr. Hushon suggested having a sign-up sheet similar to a T-Time in order to limit the number of persons on the Island at one time. - There will be a septic system with a back-up drain field. Dr. Hushon suggested limiting the number of persons on the land for special events due to the fact that what happens on this property will affect the entire Island. Dr. Lynne suggested looking at the system at CorkScrew Swamp. Tim Hall, Terrell and Assoc. noted that the system is similar to the CorkScrew Swamp system. There is an emergency bypass, it is self contained. The system can handle between 60-70 persons. The feasibility of the septic system was discussed. John Stiger, Terrell and Assoc. noted that the Keewaydin Club was able to handle a septic system on the Island for a number of years. Further questions were addressed including the following points: - There is no plan to expand the facility at this time. - A Memorandum Of Agreement concept is agreeable; it was to be developed by Rookery Bay - A conservation easement prohibiting any use of the entire property except the facilities foot print as requested by the Conservancy is not agreeable. '~ The proposal is to have 75% of the property untouchable. 5 February 1, 2006 - The generator will work in the same way as the homes on the Island. It will come on when solar power is not available. Mr. Sorrell suggested having the generator double incased for a sound barrier. Mr. Hughes suggested a vessel that could provide the power and restroom facilities. He expressed concerns with compliance of visiting persons. - The Memorandum Of Agreement is not foreseen to be part of the approval process because it will be a private agreement between the project and Rookery Bay. Mr. Dolan suggested having members sign the operational manual. Dr. Lynne feels that the Memorandum Of Agreement should be included in the approval process. She also expressed concern about future expansion of the facility. The meeting recessed at 11:06 AM reconvening at 11:20 AM. Mr. Penniman,Dr. Lynne and Dr. Hushon disclosed having conversed with Nicole Ryan during the recess. Ms. Mason brought to the attention of the board that a Special Event Beach Permit would in no way regulate the number of people or the number of times the events take place. Public Speakers- Anthony Pires, of Woodward, Pires and Lombardo representing himself and individuals owning property on Keewaydin made the following points: - Review of the Planned Unit Development compliance. - The Land Development Code requires a development on a shoreline to have an analysis demonstrating the impact of a six inch rise of sea level. No analysis has been performed. - There are 750 memberships, allowing for access to the Island via boat rentals, shuttle service, charter boats and personal craft. - The facility is a draw for people. - 10.3 of the Conservation Coastal Element addresses that undeveloped coastal barriers shall be maintained predominantly in the natural state and natural functional shall be protected. The EIS does not address the use of the facility or the people impact only the structure. - Single family use is compatible,but the facility is a conditional use. 6 February 1, 2006 ,—. - It has not been demonstrated that the project is consistent with the Code and Growth Management Plan. - He and others respectfully request recommendation for denial due to inconsistency with the Growth Management Plan,the Land Development Code and the EIS is insufficient. - People can be more devastating to a dune system than a hurricane. Ms. Mason noted that the shoreline rise analysis should have been part of the EIS. Stephen Lenberger,Environmental Services Department added that the structure is 7-8 feet above sea level. James Jentgen has been a property owner on Keewaydin Island for 17 years. He has been approached for the sale of his land for a similar use. If this project is approved then all others would have to be approved. He feels that the Island is very fragile with a limited caring capacity; the caring capacity needs to be developed. Solar Power is used at his cottage;the generator is used about two hours a year. If approved the properties already owned would become more valuable,though he is not for approval of the project. Kristina Tomblin is a resident of the Island. Her general concern is with the caring capacity. When the time comes that owners of the private property would like to build they may be prevented due to the caring capacity having been exceeded. John McNicholas a solar contractor that builds photo electric and water collection systems on the Island was asked to speak on behalf of the home owners. There is little discussion on potable water; it is usually collected from rain water. Water is a limited resource; it is hard to know how much is available for the Island. Calculations need to be performed to determine water use needs. If the sea water is broken through while digging a well it could ruin the fresh water bubble. Composting toilet remains will need to be removed in order to be maintained properly. Dr. John VanDongen is a land owner on the Island. The intensity of use is more than ten times the use of a private residence. There will be no way to control the behaviors or the number of the persons going on location. Rookery Bay has no legal jurisdiction on private land,they can only write it down in a file. Rookery Bay does not have the personnel to monitor the area. If the developer sells the property it will be another entity monitoring it. He gave a plea to reject the project. Nicole Ryan, Conservancy of South West Florida mentioned that the Conservancy's use of ATVs on the Island is for gofer tortoise monitoring. Restrictive covenants and an educational video needs to be addressed. A 7 February 1, 2006 major concern is the size of the facility and lack of assurance that there will be no expansion later on. Issues to be addressed- 56 person limit enforceable with penalties for noncompliance, beach chairs not left out, no ATVs on site, no beach renourishment, aerial spraying for mosquito control and legal agreement with enforcement attached to condition use permit. It is the Council's responsibility to make recommendations based on a variety of factors, such as the compatibility to adjacent properties, property owners and land uses. If approval is recommended then require a restrictive covenant be placed on the land outside of the building foot print and the detailed MOA be attached to the conditional use permit; or recommend denial based on issued concerns. Mr. Brooker added that they have not seen the MOA as of yet so he can not say as to the probability of its attachment to the permit. John T. Conroy Jr.has been in commercial realty for 39 years and believes this is a location that should not be developed for commercial use. He believes the caring capacity can be defined by the sewage treatment plan. There will be a number of persons that feel they have the right to be on the land because of having paid dues. Brad Cornell, Collier County Audubon Society expressed concerns with the staff report and the EIS because they give no accounting of accumulative impact analysis, such as beach nesting and resting beach birds. The County has no tool by which an assessment can be made. It is unknown if it is an acceptable level of impact to the beach habitat species. Mr. Brooker addressed the subjects raised: - The dock will not be altered allowing for more boats. - The footprint of the facility will not be more than the amount of two private homes. - It is not believed that the generator will be running all the time. - It is fully intended to enforce all of the restrictions discussed. - It is agreed that there will be no support for beach renourishment. - Nesting birds will be addressed in the educational program. - He believes that they have doubled over in efforts in trying to address legitimate concerns of the environmental community and private homeowners. - Recommendation of approval for the project was requested. Mr. Griffin brought out that the attorneys office believed that the Conditional Use Process is the appropriate process to be used for this project. The process has given the public the ability to comment. Under the Collier County Land Development Code 10.08.00 it is the Council's obligation to consider the factors- as to whether or not the project is consistent with the Land 8 February 1, 2006 Development Code and Growth Management Plan, issues of ingress and egress, effect of conditional use on neighboring properties in relation to noise, glare, economic impact and odor, and proposed use compatibility with adjacent properties and other properties in the district in order to determine whether or not the conditional use will adversely affect the public interest along with determining how the specific requirements governing the specific use if any have been met. Mr. Penniman moved to recommend denying application for conditional use CU-AR 7181 with concern to caring capacity of Keewaydin Island not only by this project but also what will come in the future and concern with enforceability of 56 people on the land. Second by Dr. Hushon. Dr. Hushon expressed concern with inadequate information presented and that the property can not handle exceptional events. Mr. Dolan added that impacts would be far worse if the land was not in between protected lands. The MOA should have been drafted, and the sewage capacity needs to be addressed. He would like to give the opportunity to come back with further information. Motion carries unanimously 9-0. The meeting recessed at 12:24 PM reconvening at 1:07 PM. Dr. Lynne left the meeting at 12:24 PM. B. Site Development Plan No. SDP-2003-AR-4596 "Fishermans Village" Section 11 & 14, Township 505,Range 25E -Presenters were sworn in by Mr. Griffin. Clay Brooker gave a presentation including the following points: - Overhead aerial photographs of site and site plan demonstrated. - The water body known as Halderman creek is a drainage ditch. - The proposed land will have temporary placement of dredged spoil. - A new conservation easement will go into place once going through the State and Federal permitting process. - The County must complete the dredging project by January 1st 2007 and clean up no later than February 1st 2007. - The STP must be approved by the County or the County can not use the land for temporary placement of the dredged spoil. - 51 accessory wet slips are requested. r-� 9 February 1, 2006 Michael Frankenberger gave a presentation including the following points: - Previously permitted project. - Mangroves were planted on the site. - Listed wading birds reviewed. Ryan White, Davidson Engineering gave a presentation including the following points: - The storm water management has been designed to the South Florida Water Management District Criteria. - There will be a dry detention then discharge of runoff. - Roof runoff and road runoff will be conveyed to the dry detention then into Halderman Creek Canal. Dr. Hushon asked that the land is tested for TPH and heavy metals meeting the requirements for the State for residential property. Tim Hall,Terrell& Assoc. has been working on a program to create landscape management plans for new and existing developments trying to compile the Best Management Practices. There will be a landscape management plan that will be guidelines for the association that takes over. Mr. Lenberger added that after the creek has been dredged it will be channel marked. The quantity of slips has been regulated according to the Manatee protection plan. Dr. Hushon moved to accept Site Development Plan No. SDP-2003-AR- 4596, "Fishermans Village", Section 11 & 14, Township 50S, Range 25E with staff recommendations as listed relating to permits or letters of exemption of South Florida Water Management District shall be submitted to the Environmental Services Department for review prior to preconstruction meeting with the Engineering Services Department and the approved Conservation Easement for the County required preservation shall be recorded within 90 days of site development plan approval. Second by Mr. Hughes. Mr. Dolan encouraged the applicant to find the credits locally or go to the Pine Island mitigation bank. Mr. Penniman noted that once again we are dealing with incomplete data. Motion carries unanimously 8-0. Lee Horn left the meeting at 1:43 PM. 10 February 1, 2006 VIII. Old Business A. Sabal Bay update Susan Mason has been in contact with WCI, they did say they had the same understanding that they would fund a study for gofer tortoise. Both the Planner and Environmental Reviewer will have the stipulations in the plan. B. Continuation of Review of EAR amendments Mr. Hughes asked about an amendment suggestion on light pollution. Mr. Chrzanowski replied that a committee had been set up. It happened that landscapers,police, environmentalist,transportation, and architectural persons were concerned about were the lights were placed. The minimum standard for Collier County is lower than Lee County's highest standard. Mr. Hughes questioned about Golden Gate properties being broken up into small plots having an environmental impact beyond the original scope, being placed in this amendment cycle. Mr. Chrzanowski replied that it is already written that the properties can not be subdivided below 2.25 acres. There has been talk about staggering the pads to require buildings not to be placed next to each other. David Weeks,Planning Manager mentioned that what are being reviewed are the amendments to each of the elements of the Growth Management Plan with the exception of two,the Housing, and Immokalee Area Master Plan. It is mandated by State Statute for local government to review the Growth Management Plan and evaluate it to determine if it is functional,to determine if a change is needed, and to reflect any State and Federal statute changes. The document was then reviewed by sections. Potable Water Sub-Element- Kris Van Lengen, Comprehensive Planning gave an overview of changes with explanations on the changes. The public facilities element contains five sub-elements- sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage, and aquifer recharge. Dr. Hushon suggested specifying a"rolling"ten-year plan with an annual update under"Objective 1". Solid Waste Sub-Element- Mr. Van Lengen gave an overview of changes with explanations on the changes. 11 February 1, 2006 Iry Kraut left the meeting at 2:05 PM. Mr. Hughes would like to be the first in the Country to regulate packaging waste. Bill Lorenz suggested having the idea go to the Solid Waste Department. Drainage Sub-Element- Mr. Van Lengen gave an overview of changes with explanations on the changes. Dr. Hushon brought up that it had been previously suggested to have language in"2.1" showing completion of the Water Shed Management Plan by 2012. Mr. Lorenz indicated that the language was selected to ensure that the County would be committed to starting the process. Eugene Calvert, Storm Water Management Department noted that there are budget and time constraints to manage the projects. Due to the budget constraints he does not feel it will be feasible to start before 2008. Dr. Hushon suggested that putting aggressive dates into the Growth Management Plan can force more funding. Discussion ensued on the pros, cons, and ability to have the dates limited to a shorter period of time. Mr. Penniman suggested having a letter written. Mr. Griffin proposed to craft the language to make it consistent with the State and Federal level. Golden Gate Area Master Plan Element- Michelle Mosca, Comprehensive Planning Department gave an overview of changes with explanations on the changes. A map was demonstrated on the overhead. David Weeks explained the language on density bonus by right. Marco Island Master Plan- Deleted in its entirety. 12 February 1, 2006 Future Land Use Element- David Weeks gave an overview of changes with explanations on the changes including grammar and density changes. Intergovernmental Coordination Element- Corby Schmitt gave an overview of changes with explanations on the changes. Mr. Penniman gave kudos to the clarity of the language. The meeting recessed at 3:00 PM reconvening at 3:06 PM. Transportation Element- Corby Schmitt gave an overview of changes with explanations on the changes. Dr. Hushon feels that traffic light timing should be put into the document in order to not have to build new roads;just make the existing ones work better. Phil Tindall,Transportation Planning Department a traffic flow program through technical means has been implemented on Pine Ridge Road. He will work on the correct place to insert the language into the document. Mr. Hill noted that speed bumps create a delay for the EMS. Recreation & Open Space Element- Corby Schmitt gave an overview of changes with explanations on the changes. Dr. Hushon suggested developments having mandatory parks. Corby Schmitt noted that language within the Code for hurricane shelters within communities is being encouraged. Capital Improvement Element- David Weeks gave an overview of changes with explanations on the changes. Dr. Hushon pointed out the inconsistency with page five"A7.3. $270.00" and page two under Recreational Elements showing"$240.00". 13 February 1, 2006 ,.� Economic Element- Nicole Fernandez gave an overview of changes with explanations on the changes. Dr. Hushon proposed adding"relaxation of impact fees on workforce housing"under"3.14". Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub-Element- Kris Van Lengen, Comprehensive Planning gave an overview of changes with explanations on the changes. Sanitary Sewer Sub-Element- Kris Van Lengen gave an overview of changes with explanations on the changes. Mr. Hughes would like to have a reaction plan for flooding. Dr. Hushon is concerned about the adequacy of the Harvey Harper Model for lakes and water systems. She related the experience of a person that performs lake sampling: he has noted that 6-9 months after the lake has been dug the depth decreases by 3-5 feet, and that after 4-5 feet there is no water turnover. This creates anaerobic degradation. Aerating lakes can correct the problem. Lee County is creating language to require that lake systems greater than an acre be aerated with annual monitoring. She would like to get language into the Growth Management Plan to define the extent of the problem with a model and leave the ability to evaluate aeration as a possibility to correct the problem. Her suggested language is as follows "A study shall be undertaken prior to 2008 to determine whether the water retention structures designed in accordance with the requirements predicted by the Harvey Harper Model are meet the design requirements after 1, 2, and 5 years. If not, the model needs to be adjusted to provide adequate water retention. All water retention basins greater than 1 acre should be aerated to ensure aerobic degradation of runoff nutrients and pesticides and to avoid the creation of thermoclines that hinder water exchange among levels." She would like to invite a person to give a presentation on the subject. Mr. Lorenz noted that he can add some of the concepts into the document. The meeting recessed at 3:41 PM reconvening at 3:42 PM In lieu of what has been discussed previously Dr. Hushon would like to have the date of 2012 instead of 2018. 14 February 1, 2006 Mr. Lorenz suggested that if staff is not agreeable to the 2012 date that a formal letter is written. Mr. Penniman will work with Mr. Griffin to create the letter. Dr. Hushon presented the following points to be addressed in the letter: - A water shed management plan is extremely important. - They hold the key to controlling future environmental impacts. - The County should proceed even if they can not get complete cooperation from the State and Federal Governments. - Surface water modeling. - Funding to do research. Mr. Hughes moved to accept the changes to the Growth Management Plan as stated this afternoon. Second by Mr. Penniman. Motion carries unanimously 6-0. Subcommittee Reports None II. Council Member Comments None III. Public Comments None ***** There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the order of the Chair at 3:49 PM COLLIER COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL Chairman William Hughes 15 Item V.I.A ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT MEETING OF MARCH 1, 2006 I. NAME OF PETITIONER/PROJECT: Petition No.: Special Treatment Permit No. ST-2005-AR-8267 Petition Name: Irvin Dock Applicant/Developer: Timothy K. Irvin Environmental Consultant: Turrell &Associates, Inc. II. LOCATION: The subject parcel is a legal nonconforming lot which, according to the Property Appraiser's records, is approximately one acre in area, located on Little Marco Island in Section 24, Township 51 South, Range 25 East, Collier County, Florida. III. DESCRIPTION OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES: Surrounding properties are mostly undeveloped with some single-family homes in the area. ZONING DESCRIPTION N - A-ST Unimproved lot S - A-ST Single-family home E - A-ST Little Marco Pass W - A-ST Johnson Bay IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The petitioner is proposing to construct a single-family dock and boardwalk. EAC Meeting Page 2 of 9 V. GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN CONSISTENCY: Future Land Use Element: The subject property is designated Conservation on the countywide Future Land Use Map, and is within the Coastal High Hazard Area. As stated in the Future Land Use Element: "The overall purpose of the Conservation Designation is to conserve and maintain the natural resources of Collier County and their associated environmental, and recreational and economic benefits. All native habitats possess ecological and physical characteristics that justify attempts to maintain these important natural resources. Barrier Islands ... deserve particular attention because of their ecological value and their sensitivity to perturbation. It is because of this that all proposals for development in the Conservation Designation must be subject to rigorous review to ensure that the impacts of the development do not destroy or unacceptably degrade the inherent functional values." "The Conservation Designation is intended to protect certain vital natural resource areas of the County, which are primarily owned by the public ..." "Natural resource protection strategies and standards for development in the Conservation Designation are found in the Conservation and Coastal Management Element and the County's Land Development Regulations. The Conservation Designation will accommodate limited residential development and future non-residential uses." Presently, there is no development proposed on the subject property with the exception of a boat dock. It is therefore assumed that the principal use of the subject property will be limited to passive recreation, which is allowed by this designation. The requested boat dock or accessory use will facilitate convenient access to the property for the intended principal use. Based upon the foregoing, Comprehensive Planning staff is of the opinion that the subject request is consistent with the Future Land Use Element. Conservation & Coastal Management Element: The project as proposed is consistent with the Policies and Objectives of the Conservation & Coastal Management Element,for the following reasons: Policy 2.2.2: In order to limit the specific and cumulative impacts of stormwater run-off, stormwater systems should be designed in such a way that discharged water does EAC Meeting Page 3 of 9 not degrade receiving waters and an attempt is made to enhance the timing, quantity and quality of fresh water to the estuarine system. Non-structural methods such as discharge and storage in wetlands are encouraged. This project is consistent with the objectives of policy 2.2.2 in that there are no site stormwater systems to degrade receiving waters. As required in Policy 2.4.1, at a minimum the County shall notify Department of Environmental Protection of proposed land development projects that could affect their preserves. A DEP Permit has been obtained for this project and attached as Exhibit 4 in the EIS. As required in Policy 6.1.4, all prohibited exotic vegetation, as defined by County Code, shall be removed from the site and the site shall be maintained free of exotics in perpetuity. The requirement for an Environmental Impact Statement(EIS) pursuant to Policy 6.1.8 has been satisfied. Jurisdictional wetlands have been identified as required in Policies 6.2.1 and 6.2.2. Pursuant to Policy 6.2.4, the County shall require appropriate agency permits prior to the issuance of a final local development order permitting site improvements. As stated in Policies 6.2.3 and 6.2.4, where permits issued by jurisdictional agencies allow for impacts to wetlands within the Urban Designated Area and require mitigation for such impacts, this shall be deemed to meet the objective of protection and conservation of wetlands and the natural functions of wetlands within this area. The proposed 4 foot boardwalk will be elevated and field located to minimize impacts to wetlands on site. The project does not impact any sea grass beds and complies with Objective 6.3 "The County shall protect and conserve submerged marine habitats." The project is consistent with Objective 6.4 "The County will protect, conserve and appropriately use ecological communities shared with or tangential to State and Federal lands and other local governments."The project site adjoins a state- owned parcels to the north and a privately- owned parcel to the south. The site adjoins State and Federal waters to the east and west. The only impacts to the on- site mangroves will be for the construction of the dock/boardwalk with minimal impacts. No listed species were observed on the site and complies with Objective 7.1 "The County shall direct incompatible land uses away from listed animal species and their habitats. These policies shall apply to all of Collier County except for the Eastern Lands Study Area, for which policies are required to be adopted by November 1, 2002." EAC Meeting Page 4 of 9 The access channel near the site is slow speed/minimum wake, weekends & holidays and is consistent with Objective 7.2 "Historical data from 1990-1996 shows that the average number of manatee deaths in Collier County due to incidents with watercraft is approximately 3.2 per year per 10,000 boats. Through Policies 7.2.1 through 7.2.3, the County's objective is to minimize the number of manatee deaths due to boat related incidents." The location on the dock and boardwalk are not located on the Gulf and impacts to sea turtles are not expected and comply with Objective 7.3 "Historical data from 1996-1999 shows that the average number of sea turtle disorientations is 5% of total nests. Through the following policies, the County's objective is to minimize the number of sea turtle disorientations." The project is consistent with the Policies and Objectives in Goal 10 in that the natural function of the coastal barrier and native vegetation on the site are maintained, and any native vegetation impacted during construction will be re- planted on site. No construction is proposed on the beach side, the property fronts an interior .-. channel to the east and west which complies with Objective 10.2 "The County shall continue to insure that access to beaches, shores and waterways remain available to the public and continue with its program to expand the availability of such access and a method to fund its acquisition." No impact to dune or coastal scrub habitat and only 1% of the site will be impacted by the proposed dock and boardwalk which is consistent with Objective 10.3: "Undeveloped coastal barriers shall be maintained predominantly in their natural state and their natural function shall be protected, maintained and enhanced." Native vegetation will be utilized in any supplemental planting or restoration approved by the County is consistent with Policy 10.3.5 "Native or other County approved vegetation shall be required as the stabilizing medium in any coastal barrier vegetation or restoration program." No construction is proposed seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line due to the island does not front the Gulf and is consist with Policy 10.3.6: "Prohibit construction of structures seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line on undeveloped coastal barriers. Exception shall be for passive recreational structures, access crossovers, and where enforcement would not allow any reasonable economic utilization of such property. In the latter event,require construction that minimizes interference with natural function of such coastal barrier system." EAC Meeting Page 5 of 9 The project is consistent with Policy 10.3.8 "Development density on undeveloped coastal barrier systems shall not exceed the lowest density provided in the Future Land Use Element" in that one single family dock is being on the one parcel. All native vegetation outside the construction footprint will be retained or restored if disturbed during construction and is consistent with Policy 10.3.9: "Native vegetation on undeveloped coastal barriers should be preserved. To the extent that native vegetation is lost during land development activities and the remaining native vegetation can be supplemented without damaging or degrading its natural function, any native vegetation lost during construction shall be replaced by supplementing with compatible native vegetation on site. All exotic vegetation shall be removed and replaced with native vegetation where appropriate." No activities are proposed in the beach shoreline area which is consistent with Policy 10.4.3 "Prohibit activities which would result in man induced shoreline erosion beyond the natural beach erosion cycle or that would deteriorate the beach dune system." Policy 10.5.4 "Prohibit construction of any structure seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line. Exception shall be for passive recreational structures access crossovers, and where enforcement would not allow any reasonable economic utilization of such property. In the latter event, require construction that minimizes interference with natural function of such beaches and dunes." The project is consistent with this Policy in that there is no construction seaward on the Coastal Construction Control Line. Policy 10.5.5. "Prohibit motorize vehicles on the beaches and dunes except for emergency and maintenance purposes. The County shall enforce this requirement with the existing Vehicle On The Beach Ordinance." The project is consistent with this Policy in that no vehicles will operate on the beach. Policy 10.5.6. "Regulate activities so that they will not threaten the stability of the dunes or the beach itself." The project is consistent with this Policy in that no activities are proposed in the beach shoreline area. No Armoring is proposed which is consistent with Policy 10.5.8. "Prohibit shoreline armoring processes and encourage non-structural methods for stabilizing beaches and dunes." No construction is proposed in the beach areas and is consistent with Policy 10.5.10: "Construction activities shall not interfere with the sea turtle nesting, shall preserve or replace any native vegetation on the site, and shall maintain the CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Dp lbie UndQrline and ISI f thm 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) I. INTRODUCTION [New text, page 1] Subsection 163.3177 (5)(d), Florida Statutes requires all local governments within the State of Florida to have, as part of their respective Local Government Comprehensive Plans, an Element, dealing with "the conservation, use, and protection of natural resources in the area, including air, water, water recharge areas, wetlands, water wells, estuarine marshes, soils, beaches, shores, flood plains, rivers, bays, lakes, harbors, forests, fisheries and wildlife, marine habitat, minerals, and other natural and environmental resources." In 2002, the State Legislature made a change to Subsection 163.3177 (6) (d), F.S., which requires local Conservation Elements to consider the applicable Water Management District water supply plans or water management plans. More specifically, the Conservation Element must "assess their current, as well as projected, water needs and sources for at least a 10-year period." In addition to the Conservation Element, Subsection 163.3177 (5)(g), Florida Statutes, also requires certain designated local governments (including Collier County) to have an element of the local comprehensive plan dealing with coastal management. This Coastal Management Element must "set forth the policies that shall guide the local government's decisions and program implementation with respect to the following objectives:" 1. Maintenance, restoration, and enhancement of the overall quality of the coastal zone environment, including, but not limited to, its amenities and aesthetic values. 2. Continued existence of viable populations of all species of wildlife and marine life. 3. The orderly and balanced utilization and preservation, consistent with sound conservation principles, of all living and nonliving coastal zone resources. 4. Avoidance of irreversible and irretrievable loss of coastal zone resources. 5. Ecological planning principles and assumptions to be used in the determination of suitability and extent of permitted development. 6. Proposed management and regulatory techniques. 7. Limitation of public expenditures that subsidize development in high-hazard coastal areas. 8. Protection of human life against the effects of natural disasters. 1 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Double Vgdetiine andt ro 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) n 9. The orderly development, maintenance, and use of ports identified in s. 403.021(9) to facilitate deepwater commercial navigation and other related activities. 10. Preservation, including sensitive adaptive use of historic and archaeological resources. The statute further relates the functions of the Conservation and Coastal Elements so that, in effect, local governments in designated coastal areas, such as Collier County, are required to prepare a Conservation and Coastal Management Element, which fulfills the requirements for both Elements. Accordingly, Collier County's Conservation and Coastal Management Element is divided into thirteen (13) separate goal areas. These may be summarized as follows: 1. Protection of natural resources; 2. Protection of surface and estuarine water resources; 3. Protection of groundwater resources; 4. Protection of freshwater resources; 5. Protection of mineral and soil resources; 6. Protection of native vegetation and wildlife habitat; 7. Protection of fisheries and wildlife; 8. Maintenance of existing air quality; 9. Management of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes; 10. Protection of coastal resources; 11. Protection of historic resources; 12. Hurricane evacuation and sheltering; and 13. Avoiding duplication of regulations. Goals, Objectives and Policies Conservation & Coastal Management Element GOAL 1 [No change to text,page 1] OBJECTIVE 1.1: [Revised text, page 1] By August 1, 1991, the Collier County will complete the development and implementation continue to develop and implement of a comprehensive environmental management and conservation program, which that will ensure that the natural resources, including State and Federally listed plant and animal species of special status, of Collier County are properly, appropriately, and effectively identified, managed, and protected. Policy 1.1.1: [Revised text,page 1] 2 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as pp t le Underline and Double Peatiot4StFik4foketh 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) -- ' --• - •- • - -. - . • . • in the activities involved in the development . - - - •- • . -- - . - • ' onmental Resources Management Program. Collier County has established and maintains an Environmental Advisory Council (EAC), which advises and assists the County Environmental Services Department, the Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC) and the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) in implementing the County's environmental resources management programs. Policy 1.1.2: [Revised text, page 1] - ., - - . -- . . -- - . . .. • • • - ! , -._., - -- _ . _ -- - . • _ • • .. . - standards. . Collier County has incorporated the goals, objectives and policies of this Conservation and Coastal Management Element into the Collier County Land Development Code as the County's standards for environmental resources protection and management. Policy 1.1.3: [Revised text, page 1] professionally staffed governmental unit capable of developing, administering, and providing long term direction for the Collier County Environmental Resources Collier County shall continue to support the Collier County Environmental Services Department, as an appropriately administered and professionally staffed governmental unit capable of developing, administering, and providing long-term direction for the protection and management of the County's environmental resources. Policy 1.1.4: [Revised text,page 1] Collier County shall continue to Eensure adequate and effective coordination between the Environmental Services Department ' - . . _- - . • _ •- • 1 -_ ., . and all other units of local governmental entities involved in land use and/or environmental activities and regulations. Policy 1.1.5: [Revised text,page 1] • . - •. .• --- •, _ - . '-• . - .,•. The Collier County Environmental Services Department shall continue coordination and cooperation with private natural resource conservation and management organizations, as well as Regional, State, and Federal 3 COME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC COME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Doubly Underline and ge4416444ketlyoug1402-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) environmental agencies and organizations. and will Wwork with other local governments to identify and manage shared natural resources. Policy 1.1.6: [Revised text, page 1] When developing the Collier County shall strive to maintain a conservation program, which attempts to equitably balance the relationship between the benefits derived from, and the costs incurred by such a program to both the public and private sectors. Policy 1.1.7: [Revised text, page 1] and environmental protection standards and criteria needed for use in the Collier County land development review process. Implementation shall occur on an annual basis as standards and criteria are developed. Collier County's natural resources management and environmental protection standards and criteria shall be implemented through appropriate sections of the Collier County Land Development Code. The Land Development Code shall be periodically revised, as may be necessary, to reflect the adoption of new and/or revised natural resources management and environmental protection standards and criteria. Policy 1.1.8: [Deleted text, page 2] Policy 1.1.98: [Renumbered text, page 2] Objective 1.2: [No change to text,page 2] Policy 1.2.1: [No change to text,page 2] Policy 1.2.2: [No change to text,page 2] Policy 1.2.3: [No change to text,page 2] Policy 1.2.4: [No change to text, page 2] Policy 1.2.5: [Revised text,page 3] The system will be maintained by the County staff and updated on a cooperative basis by 4 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as, oouNeUnderline andb_o u 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Collier County's computerized environmental resources data storage, analysis and graphics system shall share information and resources with other Federal, State, Regional, local and private environmental management agencies and organizations. The County shall cooperate with these other entities when updating its system in order that the benefits of the updated system may be shared with all appropriate agencies and organizations. Objective 1.3: [No change to text, page 3] Policy 1.3.1: [Revised text,page 3] . • •: :, • E4 .... . • . • : . ". • . .. . ' , • , . . . . . . , • • I . . • . • .. • .. ., [No further changes to this policy.] Policy 1.3.2: [No change to text, page 4] Policy 1.3.3: [No change to text,page 4] Policy 1.3.4: [No change to text, page 4] Policy 1.3.5: [No change to text, page 4] GOAL 2 [No change to text,page 5] Objective 2.1: [Revised text, page 5] By January 4 2000 20* the County shall f, le f r! o Watershed Management Plans, which that wild-mess contain appropriate mechanisms to protect the County's estuarine and wetland systems. _ i ! ! z!�/;, ! f..__ f t o 4 _ • ° f !� n! ' a0 • • f11 ffi I3 r l 0_m ! '`l'4 /4O.a! dial_.. i ... :..__ e,Oif@ ! $ "$ --'0.4.4:*; f.- f 6` ! f,a" 1,4 @ t TO .i ! ff ffri 1 Policy 2.1.1: [No change to text,page 5] r1 Policy 2.1.2: [No change to text, page 5] 5 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Double Underline and geiible4 ife 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Policy 2.1.3: [No change to text, page 5] Policy 2.1.4: [No change to text, page 5] Policy 2.1.4: All Watershed Management Plans should-shall address the following concepts: a. Appropriate wetlands and associated uplands are conserved; b. Drainage systems do not unacceptably affect wetland and estuary ecosystems; c. Surface water that potentially could recharge ground water is not unduly drained away; d. When feasible the extent and effects of salt-water intrusion are lessened; e. The timing and flow of fresh water into the estuaries from the watershed shall, as a minimum, not degrade estuarine resource value; and f. The needs of the watershed's natural resources and human populations are balanced; g. The effects on natural flood plains, stream channels, native vegetative communities and natural protective barriers which are involved in the accommodation of flood waters; and h. Non-structural rather than structural methods of surface water management should be considered first in and proposed new works i. Wetland and estuarine habitat values are conserved and/or enhanced; and j. Wetland and estuarine ecosystems will be conserved and/or enhanced using a variety of innovative tools, including landowner incentives, public acquisition, conservation easements, and/or transferable development rights. Policy 2.1.5: [Revised text, page 6] As appropriate, integrate environmental resources data collection, planning, and of this Plan. Upon establishment of the various Watershed Basin Management Plans for Collier County, all environmental data collection, environmental management and environmental planning activities conducted by Collier County shall be conducted using a basin-by- basin approach. Policy 2.1.6: [Revised text,page 6] Collier County shall continue to Ppromote intergovernmental cooperation between Collier County and with the municipalities of Marco Island, Naples and Everglades City for consistent watershed management planning. Policy 2.1.7: [No change to text, page 6] Policy 2.1.8: [New text, page 6] 6 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as D9uble U d:r.Jine and Iket 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Collier County shall promote intergovernmental coordination between the County and other governmental agencies involved with watershed planning, including, but not necessarily limited to, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the South Florida Water Management District, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The County will not necessarily take the lead in preparing each one of the necessary watershed management plans, but will rely upon the work performed or data collected by other agencies, to the extent that these agencies have data and/or experience, which may be useful within the watershed basin planning and management process. Objective 2.2: [No change to text, page 6] Policy 2.2.1: [Revised text,page 6] Wastewater treatment plants shall not be allowed to discharge directly to rivers, canals or jurisdictional wetlands unless they meet DER Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulations and are not in violation of other Goals, Objectives and Policies of this Element. Policy 2.2.2: [No change to text, page 6] Policy 2.2.3: [No change to text,page 6] Policy 2.2.4: [No change to text,page 6] Policy 2.2.5: [Revised text, page 6] By December 31, 1998, identify stormwater management systems that are not meeting By December 31, 2008, Collier County shall have initiated a process to identify stormwater management systems that are not meeting State water quality treatment standards. In developing and implementing such a process, the County shall seek guidance and assistance from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and FDEP. Objective 2.3: [No change to text,page 6] Policy 2.3.1: [No change to text,page 6] Policy 2.3.2: [No change to text,page 7] Policy 2.3.3: [Revised text, page 7] 7 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as DoubleUnderline and geobI €i gh 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) the natural freshwater input to the estuarine system, any future modification of public a All watershed basin modification activities shall include appropriate detention and retention criteria, consistent with the rules and regulations of the South Florida Water Management District, Big Cypress Basin Board and Collier County, as may be applicable. Policy 2.3.4: [No change to text,page 7] Policy 2.3.5: [No change to text, page 7] Policy 2.3.6: [Revised text,page 7] The County will only allow Restrict development activities where which will not such could adversely impact coastal water resources. This is implemented through the following mechanisms: a. Require Federal and State permits addressing water quality to be submitted to Collier County before Collier County issues a Final Development Order. b. Any project impacting 5 acres or more of wetlands must provide a pre and post development water quality analysis to demonstrate no increase in nutrient, biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, lead, zinc and copper loading in the post development scenario. c. By January 2008, the County shall undertake an assessment of the current model used to evaluate pre and post development pollutant loadings referenced in (b) of this Policy. At a minimum, the purpose of this assessment will be to verify the accuracy of the model and to provide data evaluating stormwater management structure design. ® - . the accurac o - d.-i the Co will.� �* '-v: of he - ......! ..:..`` d` • �1wi ! !i the corresuindin: loss o ;!1 tae impact of. a %ratification, ati4',fitaneed= or aeration. The assessment will also include the sampling of runoff from undisturbed sites and from permitted stormwater outfalls for the parameters listed in (b) of this Policy and for lawn care pesticides. The results of the assessment and recommendations regarding the pollutant loading analysis, revisions to current modal watiWojo3 otential re•ulator restrictions and further monitoring shall be presented to the Board of County Commissioners. Objective 2.4: [Revised text,page 7] By June 30, 1998, complete a draft agreement with the Florida Department of • - 8 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Double Underline and Dai 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) • - D - ' - - . . - - . . - ..• - - . - - - -- - . - . Collier County shall continue taking a coordinated and cooperative approach with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regarding environmental planning, management and monitoring programs for Rookery Bay and Cape Romano — Ten Thousand Islands Aquatic Preserves and their watersheds. As part of this process, the County shall continue to notify FDEP of development projects within the watersheds of these preserve areas. Policy 2.4.1: [No change to text, page 7] Policy 2.4.2: [No change to text, page 7] Policy 2.4.3: [No change to text, page 7] Objective 2.5: [No change to text, page 8] Policy 2.5.1: [No change to text, page 8] Policy 2.5.2: [No change to text, page 8] Policy 2.5.3: [No change to text, page 8] GOAL 3 [No change to text, page 9] Objective 3.1: [Revised text, page 9] Collier County will continue to implement numerous proactive programs designed to protect the County's ground water quality from man-made pollution sources. However, due to natural conditions impacting the water quality found in Collier County, some federal and state water quality conditions may not be achievable. Therefore, Collier County will continue to take all necessary actions to maintain the highest attainable level of ground water quality within its aquifer systems. Further, the County will apply Federal and State water quality standards as a means toward achieving this objective. Policy 3.1.1: [Revised text, pages 9, 10] There are changes to sub-paragraph 2.j) of this policy, only. All other portions of policy are unchanged. 9 • CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as QQible(*Nixline and Ioi 1f tgh 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) j) On-site sewage disposal systems (septic tanks) serving existing industrial uses and subject to the thresholds in d) and e) above within wellfield zones W-1, W-2, and W-3 shall continue to meet all construction and operating standards contained in Chapter 64E-10, F.A.C. as the rule existed on August 31, 1999 and shall implement a ground water monitoring plan. Objective 3.2: [No change to text, page 10] Policy 3.2.1: [No change to text,page 10] Policy 3.2.2: [No change to text, page 10] Policy 3.2.3: [Deleted text,page 10] A committee of well contractors and drillers, County staff, Health Department staff, and South Florida Water Management District staff will continue to evaluate the need for well construction standards that are more specific to Collier County and reflect Collier County conditions. Policy 3.2.4 3.2.3: [Revised, renumbered text, page 10] well construction in Collier County. Collier County shall continue to provide informational materials and hold informational workshops (for well contractors, well drillers and the general public) concerning the importance of following proper well drilling and construction techniques in Collier County. Policy 3.2.5 3.2.4: [Renumbered text, page 10] Objective 3.3: [No change to text, page 10] Policy 3.3.1: [No change to text, page 10] Policy 3.3.2: [Revised text, page 10] Use the results of this analysis to modify the calculated "cones of influence" and amend the Comprehensive Plan to include these areas as "environmentally sensitive lands". Collier County shall use its three-dimensional computer model to calculate the actual and/or potential "cones of depression" around the County's existing or planned potable water wellfields. The County shall then amend the appropriate elements of this Growth 10 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as DonVe Underline and ble441gb 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Management Plan to show such"cones of depression" as "zones of protection"within the Countywide Future Land Use Map Series. Policy 3.3.3: [No change to text, page 10] Policy 3.3.4: [Deleted text, page 11] Deleted text,page 11. • ! .1.. .. . . . ' • • , , , . . Objective 3.4: [No change to text, page 11] Policy 3.4.1: [No change to text,page 11] Policy 3.4.2: [No change to text, page 11] Policy 3.4.3: [Revised text, page 11] Groundwater quality monitoring data shall be Aassessed the data annually to determine whether monitoring and evaluation activities require expansion, modification or reduction. The data will also be assessed for the purpose of determining whether County groundwater protection ordinances should be amended. Policy 3.4.4: [No change to text,page 11] GOAL 4 [No change to text, page 12] Objective 4.1: [No change to text, page 12] Policy 4.1.1: [No change to text, page 12] Policy 4.1.2: [No change to text, page 12] Policy 4.1.3: [No change to text, page 12] Objective 4.2: [Revised text,page 12] The Collier County Water-Sewer District and the Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority will continue to promote conservation of its Collier County's potable water �-. supply and by April 1, 1998, develop will continue to develop, implement and refine a 11 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Dcjtle-Underline and Lteub{t + 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) comprehensive conservation strategy, which will identify specific goals for reducing per capita potable water consumption. Policy 4.2.1: [No change to text, page 12] Policy 4.2.2: [Revised text,page 12] The County shall Nnegotiate agreements with area golf courses to accept and use treated wastewater effluent for irrigation when and where such treated effluent same is available from existing and future wastewater treatment plants. Policy 4.2.3: [No change to text, page 12] Policy 4.2.4: [No change to text, page 12] Policy 4.2.5: [No change to text,page 12] Policy 4.'x.6: [Deleted text, page 12] Evaluate and make recommendations, where appropriate, for plumbing fixtures and GOAL 5 [No change to text, page 13] Objective 5.1: [No change to text, page 13] Policy 5.1.1: [Revised text,page 13] The County shall allow mineral extraction operations as provided in the zoning code. The Future Land Use Element (FLUE) and the Golden Gate Area Master Plan (GGAMP) Element of this Growth Management Plan (GMP) delineate future land use designations, districts and/or subdistricts wherein mineral extraction operations are generally allowed, either by right, or through a conditional use permit. Mineral extraction activities are generally not allowed within the Immokalee Urban Area, as delineated within the Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP) Element of this Plan. The Collier County Land Development Code (LDC) shall allow mineral extraction activities in appropriate zoning districts, consistent with the provisions and limitations contained within this Plan. Policy 5.1.2: [Deleted text,page 13] A water use plan must be prepared by the-applicant and approved by the County Water 12 • CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC COME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Double Underline and D&ublc Sl ikct g 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Policy 5.1.32: [Renumbered text,page 13] Policy 5.1.4 5.1.3: [Renumbered,page 13] Depth of excavation and dewatering shall be restricted in areas where saline water can intrude into the bottom of the pits. (Also, refer to Policy 3.3.1.) Policy 5.1.5 5.1.4: [Renumbered, revised text, page 13] Collier County shall routinely monitor mineral extraction activities for compliance with permit requirements including, but not limited to, : : . determine compliance with State water quality standards. Mining activities shall stop if State water quality standards are violated as a result of the mining operation mineral extraction activities. Mineral extraction activities shall resume only upon appropriate resolution of the State water quality violation. Policy 5.1.5: [New text, page 13] If a petitioner for a mineral extraction permit is required to have Federal, State, South Florida Water Management District and/or other governmental agency permits, Collier County shall not issue a County permit for such activities until such time as the petitioner has received all other required permits. Objective 5.2: [No change to text,page 13] Policy 5.2.1: [Revised text, page 13] The Program will define reclamation standards for the protection and restoration of wildlife habitat. Reclamation standards for mineral extraction activities shall be as required by the 1986 State of Florida Resource Extraction Reclamation Act, and as referenced in Section 22- 112, of the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances. Objective 5.3: [Revised text, page 13] The Collier County Engineering Services Department shall periodically On biennial basis, beginning in October, 1998, review and refine estimates of assess the types, a4 quantities and location of existing minable mineral resources in Collier County, based in information collected during previous biennium. Policy 5.3.1: [Revised text, page 13] The Collier County Engineering Services Department shall Wwork with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the Florida Geological Survey and local mining industry officials to inventory and evaluate assess the existing mineral reserves in 13 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as DpublellgOerthq and eteuble4CriketWaig4 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Collier County. The inventory and assessment will incorporate use of a GIS-based database of all areas within the County that are permitted, either by right, or through a conditional use permit, to conduct earth-mining operations as well as the volume of fill that is permitted to be removed for each such active earth-mining operation. Objective 5.4: [No change to text,page 14] Policy 5.4.1: [No change to text, page 14] GOAL 6 [No change to text, page 15] Objective 6.1: [Revised text,page 15] The County shall protect native vegetative communities through the application of minimum preservation requirements. The following policies provide criteria to make this objective measurable. These policies shall apply to all of Collier County except for the Eastern Lands Study Area, for which policies are required to be adopted by November 1, 2002 that portion of the County which is identified on the Countywide Future Land Use Map (FLUM) as the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay. Policy 6.1.1: [Revise text, pages 15, 16] For the County's Urban Designated Area, Estates Designated Area, Conservation Designated Area, and Agricultural/Rural Mixed Use District, Rural-Industrial District and Rural-Settlement Area District as designated on the FLUM, native vegetation shall be preserved on site through the application of the following preservation and vegetation retention standards and criteria, unless the development occurs within the Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC) where the ACSC standards referenced in the Future Land Use Element shall apply. Notwithstanding the ACSC requirements, this policy shall apply to all non-agricultural development except for single-family dwelling units situated on individual lots or parcels that are not located within a watershed management conservation area identified in a Watershed Management Plan developed pursuant to policies supporting Objective 2.1 of this Element. The standards and criteria provided for in this policy may change for the area governed by the Golden Gate Area Master Native Vegetation Retention Requirements Coastal High Hazard Area Non-Coastal High Hazard Area Less than 2.5 acres 10% Less than 5 acres. 10% Residential and Mixed Equal to or greater Equal to or greater than 5 acres Use Development than 2.5 acres 25% and less than 20 acres. 15% 14 • CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as DM)le Undfrllne and Detkitie.S , util4 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Equal to or greater than 20 ac. 25% Stand Alone Golf Course 35% 35% Commercial=and Less than 5 acres. 10% Less than 5 acres. 10% Industrial and other Development Equal to or greater Equal to or than 5 acres. 15% greater than 5 acres. 15% Industrial Development(Rural- 50%, not to exceed 25% of the 50%, not to exceed 25% of the Industrial District only) project site. project site. The following standards and criteria shall apply to the native vegetation retention I requirements referenced above: (1) For the purpose of this policy, "native vegetation" is defined as a vegetative community having 75% or less canopy coverage of melaleuca or other invasive exotic plant species. The vegetation retention requirements specified in this policy are calculated based on the amount of "native vegetation" that conforms to this definition. (2) The preservation of native vegetation shall include canopy, under-story and ground cover emphasizing the largest contiguous area possible. The purpose for identifying the largest contiguous area is to provide for a core area that has the greatest potential for wildlife habitat by reducing the interface between the preserve area and development which decreases the conflicts from other land uses. Criteria for determining the dimensional standards of the preserve are to be set out in the Land Development Code. (3) Areas that fulfill the native vegetation retention standards and criteria of this policy shall be set aside as preserve areas. All oOn-site of and off-site preserve areas shall be ':- • ' -: ... . - . - -- : protected by a permanent conservation easement mechanism to prohibit further development, consistent with the requirements of this policy. The type of conservation mechanism, including conservation easements, required for a specific development may vary based on preserve area size, type of development approval, and other factors, as set forth in the County's land development regulations. 15 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Double tintledin and I it 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) (4) Selection of native vegetation to be retained as preseiwatien preserve areas shall reflect the following criteria in descending order of priority: a. Wetland or upland areas known to be utilized by listed plant or animal species or that serve as corridors for the movement of wildlife shall be preserved and protected in order to facilitate the continued use of the site by listed species or movement through the site, consistent with the requirements of Policy 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 of this Element. b. Xeric Scrub, Dune and Strand, Hardwood Hammocks. c. Onsite wetlands having functionality scores of at least 0.65 WRAP or 0.7 UMAM, unless permitted for impact preserved pursuant to Policy 6.2.4 of this Element. WRAP means South Florida Water Management District's Wetland Rapid Assessment Procedures as described in Technical Publication Reg 001 (September 1997, as updated August 1999). UMAM means Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method as described in Chapter 62-345, F.A.C. d. Upland habitat shall be part of the preservation requirement when wetlands alone do not constitute all of the requirement. Upland habitats have the following descending order of priority: Any upland habitat that serves as a buffer to a wetland area as identified in (4)c. above, 2. Listed plant and animal species habitats, 3. Xeric Scrub, 1. Dune and Strand, Hardwood Hammocks, e. Dry Prairie, Pine Flatwoods, and f 6. All other upland native habitats. d. Exceptions to these priorities are noted in(7)below. (5) The uses allowable within preserve areas are limited to: a. Passive recreational uses that do not impact the minimum required vegetation or cause a loss of function to the preserve area. such as pervious nature trails or boardwalks are allowed within preserve areas, as long as any clearing required to • • • • - - . - •-- . _ . .. . . . . _ .' . . Criteria identifying what constitutes a loss of function shall be set forth in the land development regulations and will address various types of construction that are compatible with the function of the preserve. The land development regulations will also provide criteria to define appropriate passive recreational uses. b. Receipt of treated stormwater discharge where such use, including conveyance, treatment and discharge structures, does not result in any adverse impact on the naturally occurring, native vegetation, as determined by criteria set forth in the land development regulations. Discharge to preserves having wetlands requires treatment that will meet water quality standards as set forth in Chapter 17-302. F.A.C. and will conform to the water quality criteria requirements set forth by the South Florida Water Management District. (6) A management plan shall be submitted for preserve areas identified by specific �--� criteria in the land development regulations to identify actions that must be taken to 16 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Ruble Unclerllne and 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) ensure that the preserved areas will maintain natural diversity and will function as proposed. The plan shall include methods to address control and treatment of invasive exotic species, fire management, stormwater management (if applicable), and maintenance of permitted facilities. If applicable, a listed species monitoring program shall be submitted pursuant to Policy 7.1.2 (i). preservation area and the proposed activity. Criteria for allowing these exceptions include: .. - - .. •- • - - - •- - the lost mature vegetation. 033 Parcels that were legally cleared of native vegetation prior to January 1989 shall be exempt from this requirement. (98) Preserveat areas shall be interconnected within the site and to adjoining off- site preservation areas or wildlife corridors. (1-99) Should the amount of wetland vegetation exceed the minimum vegetation requirements as specified herein, retention of wetland vegetation having significant habitat or hydrologic value is encouraged. Increased preservation shall be fostered through incentives including, but not limited to: clustered development, reduced development standards such as open space, setbacks, and landscape buffers, to allow for increased areas of preserved wetland vegetation. Significant habitat or hydrologic value is determined by wetland function, not the size of the wetland. (10) On-site preservation of nNative vegetation presetwatien shall always be required where there are plant or animal listed species on-site, subject to receiving technical assistance from the wildlife agencies pursuant to Policy 7.1.2(c) of this Element, and when the required retained native vegetation provides for adequate habitat for the on-site listed species. When there are no listed species on-site, the County shall allow the required native vegetation retention to be satisfied by the off-site alternatives identified in Paragraph(11) subject to the following criteria: a. All land uses qualify for off site alternatives subject to the provisions of this policy, except for the following uses: �.. 1. Residential having no affordable housing component; 17 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Double Underline and Deuble4tfik 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) 2. The residential component of a mixed use development having no affordable housing component.; 3. Stand Alone Golf Courses; b. Off-site alternatives are allowed for all qualified sites where the calculated total acreage of native vegetation is less than 0.5 acres, unless the on-site vegetation is contiguous to or adjoining off-site preserves such that the resulting combined area is equal to or greater than 0.5 acre; lac. Off-site alternatives may be used to satisfy 100% of the native vegetation retention requirements for essential services; ed. Off-site alternatives for qualified affordable housing may be used to satisfy up to 50% of the native vegetation retention requirement, but shall not result in an on-site preserve of less than 0.5 acre; and dd. Off-site alternatives may be used to satisfy 100% of the native vegetation retention requirements directly associated with the taking of land required for a publicly-owned right of way. (11) Where an offsite alternative is allowed pursuant to Paragraph (10), it shall take the form of providing a payment to the Conservation Collier Program, or another publicly funded land acquisition program for the purchase of land in Collier County if the Conservation Collier Program no longer exists. a. The basis for determining the amount of payment will be based on the appraised value (AV) of the parcel to be developed, the area of native vegetation retention (NVT) that will be preserved off-site, and the applicable percentage of appraised value (PAV). The formula for calculating the required value is as follows: Required Value ($) =PAV(%)x NVT(acres)x AV($per acre). b. The PAV may range between 50% and 200% of the appraised value of the land to be developed depending on the amount of units set aside for qualified affordable housing. The procedures for determining the methodology for assessing the appraised value and the relationship between affordable housing units and the PAV will be identified in the land development regulations. (12) Creation or restoration. Although the primary intent of this Policy is to retain and protect existing native vegetation, there are situations where creation or restoration is allowed. When allowed, creation or restoration of native vegetation shall provide for all three strata (ground covers, shrubs, and trees) using larger plant materials so as to more quickly re-create the lost mature vegetation, shall use appropriate native plants to recreate a native vegetative community that is compatible with the existing soils, and shall provide for the appropriate grade and elevations to ensure success of the recreated native plant community. Creation or restoration of native vegetation for the purpose of meeting the vegetation retention requirements of this policy is allowed under the following circumstances: a. Where a State or Federal permit requires the creation of native habitat on site; b. Where the native vegetation on the site occurs in isolated areas that are individually less than 0.5 acre in size in order to facilitate preservation areas consistent with Paragraph 2 of this Policy; or 18 • CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as dqubie Underline and D u 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) c. Where allowed through a variance process described in Paragraph 13 of this Policy. (13) Variance to Native Vegetation Retention Criteria. In exceptional circumstances, the County may grant a variance to the requirements of this Policy as specified below. The Collier County Land Development Code shall be amended during the next amendment cycle to set forth the process for obtaining a variance to the criteria specified in this policy. There are two types of variances: administrative and those requiring a public hearing by the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). a. Administrative variances. 1. Administrative variances shall be subject to the approval by the County Manager or his designee. 2. Administrative variances may be granted where the following conditions exist: (a) Where the amount of native vegetation that is the subject of the variance request is less than 0.5 acres, or; (b) Where plant and animal listed species as identified in Policy 7.1.1 are absent; (c) Where application of the criteria specified in Paragraphs 4, 5, 8, 1 Ob 10 d, 10d and 12 of this Policy conflict with each other; (d) Where the location of transportation access points, or other County, n, Federal or State mandates require specific site improvements that can not meet the requirements of this policy. 3. An appeals process for administrative decisions will be established in the land development regulations. b. Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)variances. 1. The BZA shall review the request for a variance for cases where the conditions for an administrative variance are not present or as an appeal to an Administrative variance. 2. BZA variances may be granted where the following conditions exist: (a) Where other requirements of the Growth Management Plan, land development regulations, including the location of transportation access points, or other County, Federal or State mandates require specific site improvements that can not be re-located to meet the requirements of this policy; Policy 6.1.2: [Revise text,pages 17, 18, 19] For the County's Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, as designated on the FLUM, native vegetation shall be preserved on site through the application of the following preservation and vegetation retention standards and criteria: Preservation and Native Vegetation Retention Standards: a. Receiving Lands: A minimum of 40% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 25% of the total site area shall be preserved. 19 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Deuilttinderline and Dolt 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) b. Neutral Lands: A minimum of 60% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 45% of the total site area shall be preserved. ,except that, for Section 21, Township '19 South, Range 26 East, located in the North Belle Meade Overlay, a minimum of 70% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 70% of the total site arca, shall be preserved. (V)c. Non-NRPA Sending Lands: Calculated at the higher value of 80% of the native vegetation present, or as may otherwise be permitted under the Density Rating provisions of the FLUE; (V)d. NRPA Sending Lands: Calculated at the higher value of 90% of the native vegetation present, or as may otherwise be permitted under the Density Blending provisions of the FLUE. e. Provisions a. through d. above shall also be consistent with the wetland protection policies set forth under CCME Objective 6.2. f. In order to ensure reasonable use and to protect the private property rights of owners of smaller parcels of land within lands designated Rural Fringe Mixed Use District on the Future Land Use Map, including nonconforming lots of record which existed on or before June 22, 1999, for lots, parcels or fractional units of land or water equal to or less than five (5) acres in size, native vegetation clearing shall be allowed, at 20% or 25,000 square feet of the lot or parcel or fractional unit, whichever is greater, exclusive of any clearing necessary to provide for a 15- foot wide access drive up to 660 feet in length. For lots and parcels greater than 5 acres but less than 10 acres, up to 20% of the parcel may be cleared. This allowance shall not be considered a maximum clearing allowance where other provisions of this Plan allow for greater clearing amounts. These clearing limitations shall not prohibit the clearing of brush or under-story vegetation within 200 feet of structures in order to minimize wildfire fuel sources. g. Within Receiving and Neutral lands where schools and other public facilities are co-located on a site, the native vegetation retention requirement shall be 30% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 25% of the site. (1) For the purpose of this policy, "native vegetation" is defined as a vegetative community having 75% or less canopy coverage of melalueca or other invasive exotic plant species. The vegetation retention requirements specified in this policy are calculated on the amount of"native vegetation"that conforms to this definition. (2) The preservation of native vegetation shall include canopy, under-story and ground cover, emphasizing the largest contiguous area possible. The purpose for identifying the largest contiguous area is to provide for a core area that has the greatest potential for wildlife habitat by reducing the interface between the preserve area and development which decreases the conflicts from other land uses . Criteria for determining the dimensional standards of the preserve are to be set out in the Land Development Code. (3)Areas that fulfill the native vegetation retention standards and criteria of this policy shall be set aside as preserve areas. All oOn-site or and off-site preserve areas shall be identified as separate tracts and protected by a permanent conservation casement ,--� mechanism to prohibit further development, consistent with the requirements of this 20 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Qquble t,10tlertine and 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) policy. The type of conservation mechanism, including conservation easements, required for a specific development may vary based on preserve area size, type of development approval, and other factors, as set forth in the County's land development regulations. (4) Selection of native vegetation to be retained as the preserve areas shall reflect the following criteria in descending order of priority: a. e - • - •• : •• - ed pursuant to Policy 6.2.5 of this element; b—Wetland or upland Aareas known to be utilized by plant or animal listed species or that serve as corridors for the movement of wildlife shall be preserved and protected in order to facilitate the continued use of the site by listed species or movement of wildlife through the site. This criterion shall be consistent with the requirements of Policy 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 of this element. gepher-tort b. Xeric Scrub, Dune and Strand, Hardwood Hammocks. c_l}Onsite wetlands preserved pursuant to Policy 6.2.5 of this Element; do not constitute all of the requirement. Upland habitats have the following 4-.d. Any upland habitat that serves as a buffer to a wetland area, as identified in (4)c. above. 2. Listed plant and animal species habitats, 3. Xeric Scrub, A • e.-�. Dry Prairie, Pine Flatwoods, and f� All other opland native habitats. (5) The uses allowable within preserve areas are limited to: a. Passive recreational uses that do not impact the minimum required vegetation or cause a loss of function to the preserve area. such as pervious nature trails or _• ' - _ _ - _ .. - _ --•- - .. . .• _. _ _ . . Criteria identifying what constitutes a loss of function shall be set forth in the land development regulations and will address various types of construction that are compatible with the function of the preserve. The land development regulations will also provide criteria to define appropriate passive recreational uses. b. Receipt of treated stormwater discharge where such use, including conveyance, treatment and discharge structures, does not result in any adverse impact on the naturally occurring, native vegetation, as determined by criteria set forth in the land development regulations. Discharge to preserves having wetlands requires treatment that will meet water quality standards as set forth in Chapter 17-302, F.A.C. and will conform to the water quality criteria requirements set forth by the South Florida Water Management District. 21 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Double U clerline and Deitielo €ikugb 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) (6) A management plan shall be submitted for all preserve areas identified by specific criteria in the land development regulations to identify actions that must be taken to ensure that the preserved areas will function as proposed. The plan shall include methods to address control and treatment of invasive exotic species, fire management, stormwater management (if applicable), and maintenance of permitted facilities. If applicable, a plant or animal listed species monitoring program shall be submitted pursuant to Policy 7.1.2 (i). (7) Off-site preservation shall be allowed to provide flexibility in the project design. a. Within Receiving and Neutral Lands, off-site preservation shall be allowed for up to 50% of the vegetation retention requirement. 1. Off-site preservation areas shall be allowed at a ratio of 1:1 if such off-site preservation is located within designated Sending Lands or at a ratio of 1.5:1 anywhere else. 2. Like for like preservation shall be required for Tropical Hardwood and Oak Hammock vegetative communities. b. Within non-NRPA Sending Lands, off-site preservation shall be allowed for up to 25% of the site preservation or vegetative retention requirement, whichever is controlling. 1. Off-site preservation areas shall be contiguous to designated Sending Lands and shall be allowed at a ratio of 3:1. c. Off-site preservation shall not be allowed in NRPA Sending Lands. (8) Density Bonus Incentives shall be granted to encourage preservation amounts greater than that required in this policy, as provided for in the FLUE for Receiving Lands and Rural Villages. Within one (1) year of the effective date of these amendments, Collier County shall adopt specific land development regulations to implement this incentive program. (9) On-site preservation areas shall also conform to the Open Space requirements as specified in the Future Land Use Element. These preservations shall be part of and counted towards the Open Space requirements. (10)Existing native vegetation that is located contiguous to the natural reservation shall be preserved pursuant to Policy 6.5.2 of this element. Natural reservation is defined as that specified in CCME Objective 6.5 of this element; (11)Preservation areas shall be interconnected within the site and to adjoining off-site preservation areas or wildlife corridors; (12) Should the amount of wetland vegetation exceed the minimum vegetation requirements as specified herein, retention of wetland vegetation having significant habitat or hydrologic value is encouraged. Increased preservation shall be fostered through incentives including, but not limited to: clustered development, reduced development standards such as open space, setbacks, and landscape buffers, to allow for increased areas of preserved wetland vegetation. Significant habitat or hydrologic value is determined by wetland function, not the size of the wetland. Policy 6.1.3: [No change to text,page 19] .� 22 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Di Ie Undeine and Pekii)Io ,t 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Policy 6.1.4: [Revised text,page 19] [re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-54] Prohibited invasive exotic vegetation shall be removed from all new developments. (1) Applicants Petitioners for development permits shall submit and implement plans for invasive exotic plant removal and long-term control. (2) The petitioners for development permits shall prepare and submit native vegetation Mmaintenance plans, which shall describe specific techniques to prevent re-invasion of the development site by prohibited exotic vegetation of the site in perpetuity. (3) The County shall maintain a list of prohibited invasive exotic vegetation species within the Collier County Land Development Code and will update it such list as necessary. Policy 6.1.5: [No change to text,page 19] Policy 6.1.6: [Revised text, page 19] [re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-541 Exemptions from the native vegetation retention requirements of CCME Policy 6.1.2 — The requirements of this Policy 6.1.2 shall not apply to, affect or limit the continuation of existing uses. Existing use shall include be defined as: those uses for which all required permits were issued prior to June 19, 2002; or=projects for which a Conditional Use or Rezone petition has-been was approved by the County prior to June 19, 2002; or, land use petitions for which a completed application has been was submitted prior to June 19, 2002. The continuation of existing uses shall include expansions of those uses if such expansions are consistent with or clearly ancillary to the existing uses. (No change to second paragraph of above Policy.) Policy 6.1.7: [No change to text, page 20] Policy 6.1.8: [Revised text, page 20] [re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-541 An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required,to provide a method to objectively evaluate the impact of a proposed development, site alteration, or project upon the resources and environmental quality of the project area and the community and to insure r that planning and zoning decisions are made with a complete understanding of the impact of such decisions upon the environment, to encourage projects and developments that 23 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as DOA Underline and Deaf ike*wei 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) will protect, conserve and enhance, but not degrade, the environmental quality and resources of the particular project or development site, the general area and the greater community. a_An EIS shall be required for: 1. Any site with an ST or ACSC-ST overlay, or within the boundaries of Sending Lands or NRPAs. 2. All sites . ., . - . - - . ., . . .. . .. . . - . • . acres. 3. All sites landward of the Coastal High Hazard Area boundary that are ten twenty (20) or more acres. 3. Any site that is known to be utilized by plant or animal listed species or wetlands with a functionality score of greater than 0.65 WRAP or 0.7 UMAM 4. Any other development or site alteration, which in the opinion of the development services director, would have substantial impact upon environmental quality. b. The EIS requirement does not apply to a single family or duplex use on a single lot or parcel. Exemptions shall not apply to any parcel with an ST or ACSC-ST overlay, or within the boundaries of Sending Lands or NRPAs or as otherwise allowed by the ST or ACSC-ST criteria. c. The EIS requirement may be waived subject to the following: 1. Agricultural uses as defined in Rule 9J-5.003(2), FAC, including aquaculture for native species. 2. After inspection of appropriate data and information by County staff and filing of a written report, any land or parcel of land that has been so altered as to have irreparable damage to the ecological, drainage, or groundwater recharge functions; or that the development of the site will improve or correct the existing ecological functions deficiencies or not require any major alteration of the existing landforms, drainage, or flora and fauna elements of the property. For the purpose of this policy, major alteration shall mean greater than 10%of the site. d4.Exemptions shall not apply to any parcel with an ST or ACSC-ST overlay, or within the boundaries of Sending Lands or NRPAs except for single family homes or as otherwise allowed by the ST or ACSC-ST criteria. No further change to above Policy. Policy 6.1.9: [No change to text, page 21] Objective 6.2: [Revised text,page 21] The County shall protect and conserve wetlands and the natural functions of wetlands pursuant to the appropriate policies under Goal 6. The following policies provide criteria to make this objective measurable. These policies shall apply to all of Collier County except for the Eastern Lands Study Area, for which policies are required to be adopted by November 1, 2002. The County's wetland protection policies and strategies shall be coordinated with the Watershed Management Plans as required by Objective 2.1 of this r� Element. 24 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Double Underline and g€144 # 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Policy 6.2.1: [No change to text, page 21] Policy 6.2.2: [No change to text, page 21] Policy 6.2.3: [Revised text,page 21, 22, 23] Collier County shall implement a comprehensive process to ensure wetlands and the natural functions of wetlands are protected and conserved. This wetland preservation and conservation process shall be coordinated with the Watershed Management Plan process, as referenced in Objective 2.1 of this Element. However, tThe process outlined within this policy is primarily based on directing concentrated population growth and intensive development away from large connected wetland systems. These wetland systems have been identified based on their type, values, functions, sizes, conditions and locations within Collier County. These systems predominantly occur east of the County's Urban boundary, as delineated on the Countywide Future Land Use Map (FLUM), within the Future Land Use Element (FLUE). Many of these wetlands fall within public lands or lands targeted for acquisition. High quality wetlands systems located on private property are primarily protected through native vegetation preservation requirements, or through existing PUD commitments, conservation easements, or Stewardship Sending Area Designations, or via the NRPA or Sending designations within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District. Protection measures for wetlands and wetland systems located within the Eastern Lands portion of the County's Rural and Agricultural Assessment (depicted on the FLUM) will be adopted prior to November 1, 2002 northeastern portion of Collier County, excluding the community of Immokalee, are contained in the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay (RLSA Overlay) of the FLUE (and as depicted on the FLUM). Protection measures for wetlands and wetland systems located Wwithin the Urban and Estates designated areas of the County, the County will rely on shall be based upon the jurisdictional determinations made by the applicable state or federal agency. Where permits issued by such state or federal agencies allow for impacts to wetlands within Urban and Estates designated areas and require mitigation for such impacts, this the permitting agency's mitigation requirements shall be deemed to preserve and protect wetlands and their functions. The large connected wetland systems that exist at the landscape scale in Collier County shall be protected through various Land Use Designations and Overlays that restrict higher intensity land uses and require specific land development standards for the remaining allowable land uses. Collier County shall direct incompatible land uses away from these large landscape scale wetland systems by through implementation of the following protection and conservation mechanisms: (1) Conservation Designation Best available data indicates that 76% of all wetlands found in Collier County are contained within the hounElaPy boundaries of theland-designated-as Conservation Designation as depicted on the Countywide Future Land Use Map. 25 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Double,4nfieriine and gletiNe4tFikethr44 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) The overall purpose of the Conservation Designation is to conserve and maintain the natural resources of Collier County and their associated environmental, recreational, and economic benefits. The allowed land uses specified in the FLUE's Conservation Designation (Reference FLUE Land Use Designation Section IV.) will accommodate limited residential development and future non- residential development. These limitations support Collier County's comprehensive process to direct concentrated population growth and intensive land development away from large connected wetland systems. (2) Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern Overlay (ACSC) Best available data indicates that 74% of the County's wetlands are within the Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern Overlay. The land development regulations contained in the ACSC Overlay District, as depicted on the Countywide Future Land Use Map,. provide standards that facilitate the goal of directing higher intensity land uses away from wetland systems. The development standards for the ACSC Overlay (Reference FLUE Land Use Designation Section V) specifies specify that site alterations shall be limited to 10% of the total site. A large percentage The majority of the land contained within the ACSC is also within the Conservation Designation and thus is subject to the land use limitations of that Land Use Designation. {Land Use Designation Section V. (3) Natural Resource Protection Areas (NRPAs) Major wetland systems and regional flow-ways were used as criteria to establish the NRPA Overlay District as shown on the Future Land Use Map, and as discussed in FLUE Land Use Designation, Section V.C. These areas identify include high functioning wetland systems in-the-County and, although portions of the NRPA Overlay include lands within the Conservation Designation, represent an additional approximately 12%4 of the County's wetlands,. that which are not located in Conservation Lands. Based on the relatively high concentration of wetlands within NRPA designated lands, incompatible land uses shall be directed away from these areas. Allowable land uses fef within NRPAs are also subject to native vegetation retention and preservation standards of 90%. {Reference the NRPA Overlay in the FLUE.)- (4) LUE.}(4) Rural Fringe Mixedse Mixed Use District Sending Lands Best available data indicates that 16,000+ acres of wetlands are contained within designated Sending Lands and that such wetlands constitute constituting approximately 70%4 of land cover in these areas. Incompatible land uses are directed away from the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Sending Lands through an incentive-based Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program that allows land owners within these Sending Lands to transfer their residential density out of the Sending Lands to Rural Fringe Mixed Use District (and limited Urban) Receiving Lands. A complete description of the TDR Program is contained in 26 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Po1 Jc Undeflinp and e l 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) FLUE, Land Use Designation, Section II.B. Incompatible land uses are also directed away from Sending Lands by restricting through restrictions on allowable uses. (Reference FLUE Rural Fringe Mixed Use District.) Finally, allowable uses within these lands are also subject to native vegetation retention and preservation standards of 80% to 90%, as required by Policy 6.7.1 of this Element. {Reference CCME Policy 6.7.1.} (5) Flowway Stewardship Areas [re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-541 Flowway Stewardship Areas have been designated Wwithin the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay (RLSA), as designated depicted on the Future Land Use Map, and are shown on the Rural Lands Study Area Natural Resource Index Map Series. Flowway Stewardship Areas (FSAs) are primarily for the most part privately owned wetlands that are located within the Camp Keais Strand and Okaloacoochee Slough. These lands form the primary principal wetland flowway systems in the RLSA. The Overlay provides an incentive to permanently protect FSAs by through the creation and transfer of Stewardship Credits;_ It also contains provisions that eliminate incompatible uses from the FSAs and,which establish protection measures. (6) Watershed Management Plans Collier County will establish watershed management plans throughout the County, but with particular emphasis on the Urban and Estates designated areas. These watershed management plans shall be established in accordance with Objective 2.1 of this Element and will include the preservation or, where feasible, creation of landscape-scale wetland conservation areas to act as habitat, natural water quality treatment and water quantity retention/detention areas. The County shall direct incompatible land uses away from such large-scale wetlands. Collier County shall allow for more intensive development to occur in Rural Fringe Receiving Lands, North Golden Gate Estates, the Rural-Settlement Area District, and the Urban Designated Areas subject to the land uses identified in the Future Land Use Element, the Immokalee Area Master Plan, and the Golden Gate Area Master Plan. These areas account for only 6% of Collier County's wetlands. Except for tidal wetlands within the coastal portion of the Urban Designated Area and wetlands that are part of an established watershed management plan, the County finds that the wetland systems in these areas are more fragmented and altered than those systems located within the Conservation Lands, ACSC and NRPA Oeverlays, and Rural Fringe Sending Lands. On a project-specific basis, wetlands and wetland functions shall be protected through the following mechanisms: (1) Federal and State jurisdictional agency review and wetland permitting; (2) Vegetation preservation policies supporting CCME Objective 6.1; (3) Wetland protection policies supporting CCME Objective 6.2; (4) Clustering provisions specified in the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District of the FLUE(Reference FLUE Rural Fringe Mixed Use District). 27 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME-David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Dout)v Underline and SIG t ke 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) (5) The protection of wetlands that are part of an established watershed management plan, as per Objective 2.1 of this Element. Policy 6.2.4: [Revised text, page 23] Within the Urban Designated area, the County shall rely on the wetland jurisdictional determinations and permit requirements issued by the applicable jurisdictional agency. This policy shall be implemented as follows: (1) Where permits issued by such jurisdictional agencies allow for impacts to wetlands within this designated area and require mitigation for such impacts, this shall be deemed to meet the objective of protection and conservation of wetlands and the natural functions of wetlands within this area. (2) The County shall require the appropriate jurisdictional permit prior to the issuance of a final local development order permitting site improvements, except in the case of single-family residences,. which are not part of an approved development or are not platted, unless the residences are within a watershed management conservation area identified in a Watershed Management Plan developed pursuant to policies supporting Objective 2.1 of this Element, in which case the appropriate jurisdictional permit is required prior to the issuance of a final local development order permitting site improvements. (3) Collier County will work with the jurisdictional agencies and applicants to encourage mitigation to occur within targeted areas of the County including, but not limited to: Natural Resource Protection Areas (NRPAs); lands targeted for a acquisition by a public or private conservation entity such as CREW lands; public or private mitigation banks; wetlands that are part of an approved watershed management plan, as per Objective 2.1 of this Element; and other areas appropriate for mitigation, such as flow ways and areas containing habitat for plant or animal listed species. (4) Within the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, there exists high quality wetland systems connected to the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand system. These wetlands require greater protection measures than wetlands located in other portions of the Urban Designated Area, and therefore the wetland protection standards set forth in Policy 6.2.5 shall apply in this area. As part of the County's map its boundaries on the Future Land Use Map. This area has been identified and is shown on the Future Land Use Map for the Immokalee Area Master Plan. Policy 6.2.5: [Revised text,page 23] (Note: This revision applies only to the first paragraph of the subject policy.) Within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, and that portion of the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System which is contained within the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, Collier County shall direct land uses away from higher functioning r1 wetlands by limiting direct impacts within wetlands based upon the vegetation 28 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Pouble.,Underli and Dokib02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) requirements of Policy 6.1.2 of this element, the wetland functionality assessment described below in paragraph (2) below, and the final permitting requirements of the South Florida Water Management District . A direct impact is hereby defined as the dredging or filling of a wetland or adversely changing the hydroperiod of a wetland. This policy shall be implemented as follows: Policy 6.2.6: [Revised text,page 25] [re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-54] Within the Urban Designation and the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, (required} wetland preservation areas, buffer areas, and mitigation areas shall be dedicated as conservation and common areas in the form of conservation easements and shall be identified or platted as separate tracts; and, in the case of a Planned Unit Development (PUD), these areas shall also be depicted on the PUD Master Plan. These areas shall be maintained free from trash and debris and from Category I invasive exotic plants, as defined by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council. Land uses allowed in these areas shall be limited to those listed in Policy 6.2.5(5)d of this element and shall not include any other activities that are detrimental to drainage, flood control, water conservation, erosion control or fish and wildlife habitat conservation and preservation. Policy 6.2.7: [Revised text, pages 25, 26] Within the Estates Designated Area and the Rural Settlement Area, the County shall rely on the wetland jurisdictional determinations and permit requirements issued by the applicable jurisdictional agency. This policy shall be implemented as follows: (1) For single-family residences within Southern Golden Gate Estates or within the Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern, the County shall require the appropriate federal and state wetland-related permits before Collier County issues a building permit. (2) Outside of Southern Golden Gate Estates and the Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern, Collier County shall inform applicants for individual single-family building permits that federal and state wetland permits may be required prior to construction unless the residences are within a watershed management conservation area identified in a Watershed Management Plan developed pursuant to policies supporting Objective 2.1 of this Element, in which case the appropriate jurisdictional permit is required prior to the issuance of a building permit. The County shall also notify the applicable federal and state agencies of single-family building permits applications in these areas. (3) Within North Golden Gate Estates and the Rural Settlement Area, Collier County shall incorporate certain preserved and/or created wetlands and associated uplands into the County's approved watershed management plans, as per Objective 2.1 of this Element. The size and location of wetlands incorporated into the watershed management plans will be based upon the approved requirements for such plans. The County may issue single-family building permits within or adjacent to such wetlands, subject to appropriate mitigation requirements, which preserve the 29 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Dotle Underline and Deitiliiltit 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) functionality of the wetland within the applicable watershed management plan. For residences located within a watershed management conservation area identified in a Watershed Management Plan developed pursuant to policies supporting Objective 2.1 of this Element, the appropriate jurisdictional permit is required prior to the issuance of a County building permit. (43) Within one (1) year of the adoption of these amendments, Collier County shall continue to work with federal and state agencies to identify properties that have a high probabilities probability of wetlands and/or plant or animal listed species occurrence. The identification process will be based on 14hydric soils data and other applicable criteria. Once this identification process is complete, the County will determine if it the process is sufficiently accurate to require federal and state wetland approvals prior to issuing the issuance of a building permit within these areas. The County shall use this information on wetland and/or listed species occurrence to inform property owners of the potential existence of wetlands and/or listed species on their property. Policy 6.2.8: [No change to text, page 26] Policy 6.2.9: [No change to text, page 26] OBJECTIVE 6.3: [No change to text,page 26] Policy 6.3.1: [No change to text, page 26] Policy 6.3.2: [No change to text, page 26] Policy 6.3.3: [No change to text, page 26] OBJECTIVE 6.4: [No change to text,page 26] Policy 6.4.1: [No change to text,page 26] Policy 6.4.2: [Revised text,page 26] Collier County shall C-continue to meet coordinate with the appropriate adjacent Ceounties at a specified frequency to discuss upcoming when reviewing proposed land development projects that would have an impact on ecological communities in beth one or more of the adjacent Counties. Policy 6.4.3: [Revised text,page 27] pertaining to endangered and rare species living in such"shared"ecological systems. r1 30 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as p,Q tbl- Vndertin4 and t l 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Collier County shall continue to coordinate with adjacent governmental jurisdictions when making management decisions regarding ecological communities shared by Collier County and one or more adjacent jurisdictions. Such coordination shall ensure the following: (1) The County's environmental management policies regarding the shared ecological community are consistent with those of the neighboring jurisdiction. (2) Such environmental management policies are in compliance with State and Federal regulations regarding plant or animal listed species. OBJECTIVE 6.5: [No change to text, page 27] Policy 6.5.1: [No change to text,page 27] Policy 6.5.2: [No change to text, pages 27, 28] Policy 6.5.3: [No change to text, page 28] GOAL 7 [No change to text,page 29] OBJECTIVE 7.1: [Revised text,page 29] The County shall direct incompatible land uses away from listed plant and animal species and their habitats. -- - .. '_ . . .- . - - •- _ ., - _ _ - 2002. The County relies on the listing process of State and Federal agencies to identify species that require special protection because of their endangered, threatened, or species of special concern status. Listed plant species are those species that are designated endangered, threatened, and commercially exploited, by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in accordance with Chapter 5B-40, F.A.C. and by various federal agencies published in 50 CFR 17. Listed animal species are those species that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has designated as endangered, threatened, or species of special concern, in accordance with Rules 68A- 27.003, 68A-27.004, and 68A-27.005, F.A.C. and those species designated by various federal agencies as Endangered and Threatened species published in 50 CFR 17. Policy 7.1.1: [No change to text, pages 29, 30] Policy 7.1.2: [No change to text,pages 30, 31, 32] Policy 7.1.3: [No change to text,page 32] Policy 7.1.4: [No change to text,page 32] Policy 7.1.5: [No change to text,page 32] 31 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Dbitble:U deriine and DeobI tr 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Policy 7.1.6: Provisions shall be made for the relocation of listed plant species to on site preserves or to a suitable off-site location. Preserve management plans shall provide for appropriate mechanisms to ensure the survivability of the listed plant species. OBJECTIVE 7.2: [No change to text, page 32] Policy 7.2.1: [No change to text, page 32] Policy 7.2.2: [No change to text, page 32] Policy 7.2.3: [No change to text,page 32] OBJECTIVE 7.3: [Revised text,page 32] Analysis of 14historical data from 1996-1999 shows that the average number of sea turtle disorientations in Collier County is approximately equal to 5% of the hatchlings from all total nests in the County. Through the following policies, the County's objective is to minimize the number of sea turtle disorientations. Policy 7.3.1: [No change to text, page 33] Policy 7.3.2: [No change to text,page 33] Policy 7.3.3: [No change to text, page 33] OBJECTIVE 7.4: [No change to text, page 33] Policy 7.4.1: [No change to text, page 33] Policy 7.4.2: [No change to text, page 33] GOAL 8 [No change to text, page 34] OBJECTIVE 8.1: [No change to text,page 34] Policy 8.1.1: [No change to text,page 34] Policy 8.1.2: [Revised text, page 34] The fire departments and the County will receive complaints concerning air pollution problems and refer them such complaints to the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation Protection, the Florida Division of Forestry, or the local fire departments as appropriate. 32 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Double Underltn and 9044,641144001440 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Polley-U-3+ [Deleted text, page 34] referred to them. Policy 8I:4 8.1.3: [Renumbered, revised text,page 34] Collier County shall act to reduce air pollution from automobile emissions through continuation of the following procedures: 1. The Collier County Sheriff's Office will continue to stop vehicles with visible exhaust emissions and issue warnings or tickets to the operators of such vehicles, requiring that the vehicles be repaired. 2. As part of its development review process, Collier County will require the construction of sidewalks, bicycle lanes or bicycle paths in all new subdivisions. 3. The County will construct sidewalks, bicycle lanes or bicycle paths in conjunction with County-funded transportation improvements. Policy 8 .S 8.1.4: [Renumbered, revised text, page 34] By January 1, 2000, tho Collier County shall investigate the need for a more continue to develop and maintain a comprehensive It county-wide air quality monitoring program. GOAL 9 [No change to text, page 35] OBJECTIVE 9.1: [No change to text, page 35] Policy 9.1.1: [Revised text, page 35] The plan shall be developed in cooperation with the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council and the local planning committee established under Federal Title III, the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act(SARA). Policy 9.1.2: [Revised text, page 35] The plan shall identify a community coordinator, facility coordinators, and other Federal, State and local agency contacts (especially for the City Cities of Naples, Marco Island and Everglades City) including the responsibilities and duties of each agency. 33 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as potible.Unlerline and GItetible.84414thwogli 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) \ Policy 9.1.3: [No change to text, page 35] Policy 9.1.4: [No change to text,page 35] Policy 9.1.5: [No change to text, page 35] Policy 9.1.6: [No change to text, page 35] Policy 9.1.7: [No change to text, page 35] OBJECTIVE 9.2: [No change to text,page 35] Policy 9.2.1: [No change to text, page 35] Policy 9.2.2: [No change to text, page 36] Policy 9.2.3: [New text, page 36] The Collier County Pollution Control and Prevention Department shall work with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to establish a new cooperative agreement between the County and FDEP. The purpose of this agreement shall be to ensure an additional layer of regulatory oversight in enforcing businesses to be compliant with federal, state and local hazardous waste management regulations. OBJECTIVE 9.3: [No change to text, page 36] Policy 9.3.1: [No change to text, page 36] OBJECTIVE 9.4: [No change to text, page 36] Policy 9.4.1: [Revised text, page 36] The County shall implement provisions of the contract with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection under the Federal Title III, the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act(SARA)provisions in order to avoid any duplication of effort. Policy 9.4.2: [No change to text, page 36] Policy 9.4.3: [Revised text, page 36] Unless otherwise provided for in CCME Policy 3.1.1, storage tank systems shall adhere to containment provisions required in-62 761, F.A.C., as it existed on August 31, 1999. 34 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Pov letlnd thne andt 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) All storage tank systems in Collier County shall adhere to the provisions of Section 62- 761 or 62-762, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) as applicable. Unless otherwise provided for within Section 62-761, F.A.C., individual storage tank systems shall adhere to the provisions of Section 62-761, F.A.C., in effect at the time of approval of the storage tank system. '- ,1 . '• • • ' • '. . • • [Deleted text,page 36] GOAL 10 [No change to text,page 37] OBJECTIVE 10.1: [No change to text,page 37] Policy 10.1.1: [Revised text,page 37] Priorities for water-dependent and water-related uses shall be: a. Public recreational facilities over private recreational facilities; ab. Public Boat Ramps; bc. Marinas 1. Ceommercial (public)marinas over private marinas; 2. Dry over wet storage; ed. Commercial fishing facilities; de. Other non-polluting water-dependent industries or utilities.-= f. Marine supply/repair facilities; g. Residential development. Policy 10.1.2: [No change to text, page 37] . . [Deleted text,page 37] Priorities for water related uses shall be: a. Recreational facilities b. Marine supply/repair facility c. Residential-development Policy X410.1.3: [Renumbered, revised text,page 37] 35 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as QQuble.tlnderline and ill ikoth€o 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) /"N, In order to minimize the destruction or disturbance of native vegetative communities, 4the following priority ranking of shoreline development and the resultant destruction or shall apply: a. areas presently developed;= b. disturbed uplands;: c. disturbed freshwater wetlands;: d. disturbed marine wetlands;: e. viable, unaltered uplands;= f. viable, unaltered freshwater wetlands7. g. viable, unaltered marine wetlands. Policy 1 0.1.5: [Deleted text,page 37] In order to protect manatees, marinas shall be discouraged in designated manatee critical habitat unless other protective measures are provided. (Reference Policy 7.2.3.) Policy 4-0A4 10.1.4: [Renumbered text,page 38] Policy 10.1.7 10.1.5: [Renumbered, revised text, page 38] Marinas and all other water-dependent and water-related uses shall conform to other all applicable policies regulations regarding development in marine wetlands. Marinas and water-dependent/water-related uses that propose to destroy wetlands shall provide for use by the general public use. Policy 4810.1.6: [Renumbered, revised text, page 38] All new marinas, water-dependent and water-related uses that propose to destroy viable, naturally functioning marine wetlands shall be required to perform a fiscal analysis in order to demonstrate the public benefit economic need and financial feasibility fef of the proposed suela development. Policy 10.1.9 10.1.7: [Renumbered, revised text, page 38] Objective 10.1 and its accompanying These policies shall serve as criteria for the review of proposed development within the "Special Treatment" £"ST") Zoning Overlay District The purpose of the "ST" Overlay District Regulation is to assure the preservation and maintenance of environmental and cultural resources and to encourage the preservation of the intricate ecological relationships within Collier County's natural systems, while at the same time permitting those types of development compatible with these resources and natural systems, as determined by the Board of County Commissioners after public hearing. 36 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Doj ble Underie and 094414341044013foogh 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Collier County's natural systems, while at the same time permitting those types of development, compatible with these resources and natural systems, as Thiel maintain any changes to levels determined acceptable by the Board of County Commissioners after public hearing". OBJECTIVE 10.2: [No change to text,page 38] Policy 10.2.1: [No change to text,page 38] Policy 10.2.2: [No change to text, page 38] Policy 10.2.3: [Revised text,page 39] Developments that provide public access to beaches, shores and/or waterways shall be eligible for credit toward any recreation and open space impact fee adopted by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners. Policy 10.2.4: [No change to text,page 39] Policy 10.2.5: [No change to text, page 39] Policy 10.2.6: [No change to text,page 39] OBJECTIVE 10.3: [No change to text,page 39] Policy 10.3.1: [No change to text, page 39] Policy 10.3.2: [No change to text, page 39] Policy 10.3.3: [No change to text,page 39] Policy 10.3.4: [Revised text, page 39] Public expenditure shall be limited to property acquisition and for public safety, cducation, restoration, exotic removal, recreation and research facilities that will not coastal barrier system. Public expenditures within Collier County's undeveloped coastal barrier system shall be limited to acquisition for purposes of public safety, education, restoration, and removal of exotic vegetation, recreational use, and/or research facilities. Such uses will be allowed .-� only if the establishment of such use would not substantially alter the natural characteristics and natural functions of the undeveloped coastal barrier system. 37 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC COME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Double Underline and Doublc Strikethrough- 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Policy 10.3.5: [No change to text, page 39] Policy 10.3.6: [No change to text, page 39] Policy 10.3.7: [No change to text, page 40] Policy 10.3.8: [Revised text,page 40] density provided in the Future Land Use Element. The density of residential development on previously undeveloped coastal barrier islands shall not exceed a density of four(4) units per acre. Policy 10.3.9: [No change to text,page 40] Policy 10.3.10: [No change to text,page 40] Policy 10.3.11: [No change to text,page 40] Policy 10.3.12: [Deleted text, page 40] Require the use of the "Planned Unit Development" (PUD) provisions of the Zoning Ordinance for new developments or redevelopment's proposed to take place within areas on a single parcel. Policy 10.3.13 [Deleted text, page 40] These policies shall be implemented through the existing "ST" zoning procedures. Policy 10.3.14 10.3.12: [Renumbered, revised text, page 40] Substantial alteration of the natural grade on undeveloped coastal barriers,. by through filling or excavation shall be prohibited except as part of an approved dune and/or beach restoration program, or as part of a DER approved wastewater treatment system or as part of an approved public development plan for one or more of the uses allowed by Policy 10.3.4, above. Policy 10.3.15 10.3.13: [Renumbered text, page 40] Policy 10.3.14: [New text, page 40] All new development proposed on coastal barrier systems shall be reviewed through the County's existing "Special Treatment" ("ST") zoning overlay district. Objective 10.3 38 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as©guble WOO and gaitibh14#11 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) and its accompanying policies shall serve as criteria for such review. The purpose of the "ST" overlay district regulations is to assure the preservation and maintenance of environmental and cultural resources and to encourage the preservation of the intricate ecological relationships within Collier County's natural systems, while at the same time permitting those types of development compatible with these resources and natural systems, as determined by the Board of County Commissioners after public hearing. OBJECTIVE 10.4: [No change to text,page 40] Policy 10.4.1: [No change to text,page 41] Policy 10.4.2: [No change to text, page 41] Policy 10.4.3: [Revised text, page 41] Collier County shall Pprohibit activities,. which would result in man=induced shoreline erosion beyond the natural beach erosion cycle or that would deteriorate the beach and dune system. Implementation of this policy will be based upon available scientific/coastal engineering literature/studies that have established benchmarks for natural rates of beach erosion. Policy 10.4.4: [No change to text,page 41] Policy 10.4.5: [No change to text,page 41] Policy 10.4.6: [No change to text, page 41] Policy 10.4.7: [Revised text,page 41] Collier County shall Pprohibit construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Setback Line except where the-same such construction would be permitted pursuant to the provisions of the Florida Coastal Zone Protection Act of 1985,. Of where said such prohibition would result in no reasonable economic utilization of the property in questions, or for safety reasons. In such cases, construction will be as far landward as is practicable and effects on the beach and dune system and the natural functions of the coastal barrier system shall be minimized. Policy 10.4.8: [Revised text,page 41] Collier County shall allow Construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Setback Line for public access and protection and activities related to restoration of beach resources. Such Cconstruction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Lineeshall not interfere with sea turtle nesting, will utilize appropriate native vegetation for dune stabilization, will maintain the natural beach profile, will minimize 39 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Dow*Underline and Ogible.Stiikathrough 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) interference with natural beach dynamics, and, where appropriates will restore the historical dunes and will vegetate with appropriate native vegetation. Policy 10.4.9: [Revised text,page 41] Collier County shall prohibit Sseawall construction on properties fronting the Gulf of Mexico shat be prohibited except in extreme cases of hardship instances where erosion poses an imminent threat to existing buildings. Policy 10.4.10: [Revised text, page 41] The County shall prohibit Vvehicles traffic or traffic on the beaches and pfimary dunes shall-be paned except for the following: 1. Emergency vehicles responding to incidents. 2. Vehicles associated with and approved environmental maintenance, environmental monitoring, or conservation purposes. 3. Vehicles limited to set-up and removal of equipment of permitted events, in conjunction with permanent concession facilities, or routine permitted uses of commercial hotels. 4. Beach raking or beach cleaning. 5. Vehicles needed for beach nourishment or inlet maintenance 6. Vehicles necessary for construction that cannot otherwise access a site from an upland area. The County shall enforce this requirement with the existing Vehicle on the Beach Ordinance. Vehicles shall be operated in a manner that does not negatively impact the beach or dune environment. Additional protective regulations shall apply during sea turtle nesting season. Policy 10.4.11: [No change to text, page 42] Policy 10.4.12: [Revised text,page 42] In permitting the repair and/or reconstruction of shore parallel engineered stabilization structures, require, where appropriate, at a minimum: a. All damaged seawalls will be replaced with, or fronted by, riprap. b. Where appropriate, repaired structures will be redesigned and/or relocated landward to align with adjacent structures. Policy 10.4.13: [No change to text, page 42] OBJECTIVE 10.5: [No change to text, page 42] 40 • CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as poublOnderling and 09014i441464414904 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Policy 10.5.1: [No change to text, page 42] Policy 10.5.2: [No change to text, page 42] Policy 10.5.3: [No change to text,page 42] Policy 10.5.4: [Revised text,page 42] Prohibit construction of any structure seaward of the Coastal Construction Set Back Control Line. Exception shall be for passive recreational structures access crossovers, and where enforcement would not allow any reasonable economic utilization of such property. In the latter event, require construction that minimizes interference with natural function of such beaches and dunes. Policy 10.5.5: [Revised text, page 42] The County shall pProhibit motorize vehicles on the beaches and dunes except for emergency, environmental monitoring and environmental maintenance purposes. The County shall enforce this requirement with the existing Vehicle On The Beach Ordinance. Policy 10.5.6: [No change to text, page 42] Policy 10.5.7: [No change to text, page 42] Policy 10.5.8: [No change to text,page 43] Policy 10.5.9: [Revised text, page 43] Prohibit construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Set Back Line except as follows: a. Construction will be allowed for public access; b. For protection and restoration of beach resources; c. In cases of demonstrated land use related hardship or safety concerns as specified in The 1985 Florida Coastal Zone Protection Act, there shall be no shore armoring allowed except in cases of public safety. Policy 10.5.10: [No change to text,page 43] Policy 10.5.11: [No change to text, page 43] Policy 10.5.12: [No change to text, page 43] OBJECTIVE 10.6: [No change to text, page 43] 41 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Dee)le Underline and goulale.Sf # 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Policy 10.6.1: [Revised text,page 43] In addition to those applicable policies supporting Objectives 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, and 10.5, development within the County's coastal zone shall also meet the following criteria: 1. Densities on the following undeveloped coastal barriers shall not exceed 1 unit per 5 acres; a. Wiggins Pass Unit FL-65P, b. Clam Pass Unit FL-64P, c. Keywaydin Island Unit P-16, d. Tigertail Unit FL 63 P, ed. Cape Romano Unit P-15. 2. Site alterations shall be concentrated in disturbed habitats thus avoiding undisturbed pristine habitats (Reference Policy 10.1.4). 3. Beachfront developments shall restore dune vegetation. 4. Projects on coastal barriers shall be landscaped with native Southern Floridian species. 5. Boathouses, boat shelters and dock facilities shall be located and aligned to stay at least 10 feet from any existing seagrass beds except where a continuous bed of seagrass exists off of the shore of the property, in which case facility heights shall be at least 3.5 feet NGVD, terminal platforms shall be less than 160 square feet and access docks shall not exceed a width of four (4) feet. 6. The requirements of this policy identify the guidelines and performance standards for undeveloped coastal barriers and estuarine areas that are contained within the County's coastal barrier and estuarine area Natural Resource Protection Area (NRPA — reference CCME Policy 1.3.1). These guidelines and standards therefore satisfy the requirements of CCME Policy 1.3.1. . . . [Deleted text,page 44] estuarine NRPA (CCME Policy 1.3.2). Thcsc standards thcrcforc satisfy the requirements of CCME Policy 1.3.2. Policy 10.6.3 10.6.2: [Renumbered text,page 44] 42 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as DoubleVriderlitie and 14414.44144404§14 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Policy 10.6.3: [No change to text,page 44] GOAL 11 [No change to text,page 45] OBJECTIVE 11.1: [No change to text,page 45] Policy 11.1.1: [No change to text,page 45] Policy 11.1.2: [No change to text,page 45] Policy 11.1.3: [No change to text, page 45] GOAL 12 [No change to text, page 46] OBJECTIVE 12.1: [Revised text,page 46] The County will maintain the 1994, hurricane evacuation time for a Category 3 storm at a maximum of 2-8 18 hours as defined by the 1996 2001 Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council's Hurricane Evacuation Study Update, and will reduce that time frame by X99 2011, to 27.2 10 hours. Activities to support this Objective will include on-site sheltering for new mobile home developments, increased shelter space, and maintenance of equal or lower densities of in the Category 1 evacuation zone= as defined in the 1996 2001 Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council's Hurricane Evacuation Study Update. Policy 12.1.1: [Revised text,page 46] Collier County will develop and maintain Aa comprehensive public awareness program The program will be publicized prior to May 30th of each year. Evacuation zones, public shelters and kgs evacuation routes shall be printed in each local newspaper, displayed on the Collier County Emergency Management website, and the availability of this information will be discussed on local television newscasts. This information shall also be made readily available to all hotel/motel guests. Policy 12.1.2: [No change to text,page 46] Policy 12.1.3: [Revised text, page 46] The County shall continue to identify and maintain shelter space that complies with Red Cross standards for 45,000 persons by 1998 2006 and 60,000 by 2002 2010. Shelter space capacity will be determined at the rate of 20 square feet per person. Policy 12.1.4: [Revised text,page 46] 43 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Doublet nderine and Deit4le=644104404 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) /'`N The County shall continue to maintain hurricane refuge requirements and standards for hurricane shelters for all new mobile home parks or subdivisions, or existing mobile home parks or subdivisions in the process of expanding,. which are contain 26 units or larger in size more. Such parks or subdivisions shall be required to provide emergency shelter refuge space on-site,.or to provide funding to enhance one or more existing public shelters off-site. The Ppbuilding;which provides the on-site refuge space (if this option is chosen);will be of such a size as to house provide refuge to park or subdivision residents at the rate of 20 sq; square ft feet per fesident person. For the purposes of this policy, Resident size will be estimated by averaging park population during the June November time frame. the size of the on-site refuge structure shall be determined by estimating the park or subdivision population during the June-November time frame, based upon methodologies utilized by the Collier County Emergency Management Department. On site shelters shall be elevated to a minimum height equal to or above the worst case Category 3 hurricane flooding level utilizing the current National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's storm surge model, known as Sea, Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH).; The design and construction of the required shelters shall be guided by the wind loads applied to buildings and structures designated a:, "essential facilities" in the latest Standard Building Code, Table 1205. Shelters shall be provide adequate glass protection by shutters or boards; and shall provide for adequate ventilation, sanitary facilities and first aid equipment. A telephone and battery operated Policy 12.1.5: [New text, page 46] On-site refuges within mobile home parks or subdivisions shall be elevated to a minimum height equal to or above the worst case Category 3 hurricane flooding level, based upon the most current National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's storm surge model, known as Sea, Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH). The wind load criteria for buildings and structures designated as "essential facilities" in the latest Standard Building Code, Table 1205, shall guide the design and construction of the required refuges. Refuges shall be constructed with adequate emergency electrical power and potable water supplies; shall provide adequate glass protection by shutters or other approve material/device; and shall provide for adequate ventilation, sanitary facilities and first aid equipment. A telephone, automatic external defibrillator (AED) and battery- operated radio are also required within the shelter. Policy 12.1.5 12.1.6: [Renumbered, revised text, page 46] The Ddirectors of the Transportation Planning and Emergency Management Departments will review, at least annually, evacuation route road improvement needs to assure ensure that necessary improvements are incorporated reflected within the Capital Improvement and Traffic Circulation Element projects, as indicated in Table 1 of the Appendix Table A, the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements, as contained within the Capital Improvement Element of this Growth Management Plan. 44 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as WOO,. erlin and Gle4104, 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) rte, Policy 121412.1.7: [Renumbered, revised text,page 47] The County shall update the hurricane evacuation portion of the Collier County Peacetime Emergency Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan prior to June 1st of each year by integrating all appropriate regional and State emergency plans in the identification of emergency evacuation routes. Policy 12.1.7 12.1.8: [Renumbered text,page 47] Policy 12.1.8 12.1.9: [Renumbered, revised text, page 47] Collier County shall annually update its approved Hazard Mitigation Plan, formerly known as the "Local Hazard Mitigation Strategy" through the identification of new or ongoing local hazard mitigation projects and appropriate funding sources for such projects. Policy 12.1.9 12.1.10: [Renumbered, revised text,page 47] Construct Aall new Public Safety facilities in Collier County will to be floodproofed and designed to meet 4-60 155 mph wind load requirements and should have provisions for P••••• back-up generator power. Policy 12.1.10 12.1.11: [Renumbered, revised text,page 47] The County will continue to coordinate with Collier County Public Schools to ensure that all new public schools outside of the Coastal High Hazard Area are to be designed and constructed to meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria, as contained in "State Requirements for Educational Facilities" (1997 1999), Section 5.1(15). Policy 12.1.11 12.1.12: [Renumbered, revised text, page 47] The County will continue to work with the Board of Regents; of the State University System to ensure that all new facilities in the State University System that are located outside of the Coastal High Hazard Area are to-be designed and constructed to meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria, as contained in "State Requirements for Educational Facilities" (1997 1999), Section 5.1(15) and the Florida Building Code. Policy 12.1.12 12.1.13: [Renumbered, revised text, page 47] The County will continue to mitigate previously identified shelter deficiencies through mitigation from Developments of Regional Impact, Emergency Management Preparedness and Enhancement grants, Hazard Mitigation and ' Pre-disaster Mitigation �.� Grant Programs funding, and from funds identified in the State's annual Sshelter Ddeficit Sstudies. 45 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as©oubile Underline and gooble.Stfilietkivii0 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Policy 12.1.14: [New text,page 47] Prior to adoption of the 2007 Annual Update and Inventory Report (A.U.I.R.), Collier County shall evaluate whether to include hurricane shelters in the 5-year schedule of Capital Improvements as a Category A Public Facility. Policy 12.1.13 12.1.15: [Renumbered, revised text, page 47] All new nursing homes and assisted living facilities that are licensed for more than 15 clients will have a core area to shelter residents and staff on site. The core area will be constructed to meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria that is required for new public schools and public community colleges and universities ("State Requirements for Educational Facilities," 1999). Additionally this area shall be capable of suitable ventilation or air conditioning provided by back-up generator for a period of no less than 48 hours. Policy 12.1.14 12.1.16: [Renumbered, revised text, page 47] The County will consider establishing one way evacuation routes on County maintained The County will coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation FDOT to consider on its plans to one-wayig evacuation routes on State maintained roads that are primary evacuation routes for vulnerable populations. OBJECTIVE 12.2: [Revised text,pages 47, 48] The County shall ensure that publicly funded building and development activities are carried out in a manner, which minimizes the danger to life and property from hurricanes. The public shall limit its expenditures within the coastal high hazard area to the maintenance of existing facilities. Such expenditures may involvei-ng, but shall not necessarily be limited to, beach and dune restoration and renourishment, road repair (not to include new road construction), repair and maintenance of publicly owned seawalls, and repair and maintenance of publicly owned docking facilities and parking areas. All Policy 12.2.1: [Revised text,page 48] The Hazard Mitigation section Annex of the Collier County peacetime Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan !D� (CEMP) shall continue to be reviewed and updated every three(3)four(4)years beginning in 1988 2005. The Director shall also incorporate hazard mitigation reports from other agencies into the Peacetime Emergency Plan. This periodic update of the CEMP shall include a review and update (as may be necessary) of the County's hurricane evacuation and sheltering procedures. 46 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as o t)le tindedint and 14#61044taitif#0014 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Policy 12.2.2: [Revised text,page 48] Within the coastal high hazard area, the calculated needs for public facilities, as represented in the Annual Update and Inventory Report (A.U.I.R.) and Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements, will be based on the County's adopted level of service standards and projections of future growth allowed by the pro ectiono w thy" the -•• . • •. • . •- Future Land Use Element. limits new residential dwelling units per gross acre. within the coastal high hazard area. ift-adElition, existing Policy 12.2.3: [No change to text,page 48] Policy 12.2.4: [Revised text,page 48] The County shall maintain requirements for structural wind resistance as stated in the 2004 d edition of the Southern Florida StafidafEl Building Code. Policy 12.2.5: [Revised text,page 48] The County shall consider the Ceoastal Hhigh Hhazard Aarea as that geographic area lying within the Category 1 hurricane evacuation zon; as defined in the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council's Hurricane Evacuation Study=Upflate 2001. Policy 12.2.6: [No change to text,page 48] Policy 12.2.7: [Revised text, page 48] The County shall continue to assess all uoimproved undeveloped property within the coastal high hazard area and make recommendations on appropriate land use. Policy 12.2.8: [No change to text,page 48] OBJECTIVE 12.3: [No change to text,page 48] Policy 12.3.1: [No change to text,page 48] Policy 12.3.2: [No change to text, pages 48,49] Policy 12.3.3: [Revised text,page 49] i-. The Recovery Task Force recovery task force shall include local law enforcement authorities the Sheriff of Collier County, the Community Development and 47 CCME Base Document: FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as pgble Underline and t 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Environmental Services Division Administrator, the Comprehensive Planning a Director, the Zoning and Land Development Review Director, the Emergency Management Director and other members as directed by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The Board BCE should also invite Rrepresentatives from municipalities within Collier County that have received receiving damage from the storm e to become members of the Rfecovery Ttask Force. Policy 12.3.4: [Revised text, page 49] The recovery task force shall review and decide upon emergency building permits, Comprehensive Plan, Peacetime Emergency Plan and other appropriate policies and procedures. The Collier County Recovery Task Force shall have the following responsibilities: 1. Serve as an advisory committee to the County Manager to review all planning associated with the recovery and reconstruction process as described in the Collier County Comprehensive Emergency Response Plan and associated plans dealing with implementation of post disaster moratoria and build back policies. 2. Serve as the post disaster advisory committee to advise the County manager and Board of County Commissioners on recommended recovery priority and goals and to coordinate and prioritize the recovery and reconstruction process with the construction industry. 3. Initiate recommendations for the enactment, repeal or extension of emergency ordinances and resolutions for consideration. 4. Recommend the imposition of any building moratoria that may be warranted as a result of the disaster. 5. Review the nature of damages, identify and evaluate alternate program objectives for repairs and reconstruction, and formulate recommendations to guide community recovery. 6. Develop strategy and coordinate implementation for temporary housing efforts if recommended by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security —Federal Emergency Management Agency. Policy 12.3.5: [No change to text, page 49] Policy 12.3.6: [No change to text, page 49] 48 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Pcuble Underline and ible-64Fil02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) Policy 12.3.7: [Revised text,page 49] The County shall has developed, and adopted and maintains a Post-disaster Recovery, Reconstruction and Mitigation Ordinance prior to May 30, 1997, to for the purpose of evaluateing options for damaged public facilities including abandonment (demolition), repair in place, relocations, and reconstruction with structural modifications. This preys-shall The process described within the Ordinance considers these options in light of factors such as cost to construct, cost to maintain, recurring damage, impacts on land use, impacts on the environment and public safety. Policy 12.3.8: [No change to text, page 49] OBJECTIVE 12.4: [Revised text, page 49] The County shall make every reasonable effort to meet the emergency preparedness requirements of people with special needs such as the elderly, handicapped, the infirmed and those requiring transportation from a threatened area. In the event of a countywide emergency, such as a hurricane or other large-scale disaster, the County Emergency Management Department shall open and operate one or more refuges for persons listed on the County's Special Needs Registry and their caregivers. Medical and support equipment at such refuges will include, but not necessarily be limited to, respirators, oxygen tanks, first aid equipment, disaster cots and blankets, and defibrillators. Policy 12.4.1: [No change to text, page 49] Policy 12.4.2: [No change to text,page 50] Policy 12.4.3: [No change to text,page 50] GOAL 13 [No change to text,page 51] OBJECTIVE 13.1: [No change to text,page 51] Policy 13.1.1: [No change to text,page 51] Policy 13.1.2: [No change to text,page 51] Policy 13.1.3: [Revised text, page 51] Prior to adopting any new regulations to implement this Element, the following guidelines shall be met: �-� a. It The regulation fulfills an important need that is not presently adequately met addressed by existing Regional, State, or Federal regulations. 49 CCME Base Document:FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 12-20-05 Staff Response to EAC 02-01-06 Meeting comments as Double Underline and DeulgG4.;1.-oIhrough' 02-07-06 (EAC acceptance of revisions at their 02-01-06 meeting have been incorporated as Single Underline/Single Strikethrough) b. The regulation can be effectively and efficiently administered by existing County staff or by an authorized increases to expansion of County staff. c. The cost to the County of implementing the regulation shall have has been identified and considered. FINAL version for EAC CCME—David 12-20-05 G:Comp,EAR Amendment Modification,Final EAC dw112-20-05 /1 50 TAMP EAR-TAMP FINAL dwmm 2-23-06 2-23-06 III.IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY This section is where places the plan is placed into effect. Implementation strategies include the Goals, Objectives; and Policies, and the Land Use Designation Description Section. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Goal I: [deleted text,page 1] POPULATION - ' ! ' - - ! :. AA . .. II'''""tivc r•,: [deleted text,page 1] Provide accurate annual estimates of the housing units and the population residing in the D=__c T�•T [deleted text,page 1] Gerved by the Immokalee urban arc's sanitary sewer, solid waste collection, sub surface drainage, and potable water systems; roads; and recreational facilities. Policy I.1.2: [deleted text,page 1] population related information generated by the independent Immokalee Water and including, but not limited to, the departments of Agriculture, Community Affairs, Health and Rehabilitative Services, and Labor and Employment Security; and Federal entities including but not limited to the Public Health Service and the U.S. Postal Service. Goal II: [revised text,page 2] LAND GOAL 111: TO GUIDE LAND USE SO AS TO ENHANCE IMMOKALEE'S QUALITY OF LIFE, NATURAL BEAUTY, ENVIRONMENTAL QTY-= AND SMALL-TOWN CHARACTER, ITS STABLE NEIGHBORHOODS, AND ITS STATUS AS THE AN URBAN HUB FOR THE SURROUNDING AGRICULTURAL REGION= DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,primarily word-smithing 1 - TAMP EAR-TAMP FINAL dwmm 2-23-06 2-23-06 TOURISM INDUSTRY, AND THE IMMOKALEE AIRPORT'S DESIGNATION AS A PORT-OF-ENTRY. ObjectiveH OBJECTIVE 1.1: [revised text,page 2] Unless otherwise permitted in this Master Plan for Immokalee, new or revised uses of land shall be consistent with designations outlined on the Future Land Use Map. The Future Land Use Map and companion Future Land Use Designations, Districts and Subdistricts shall be binding on all Development Orders effective with the adoption of the Master Plan for Immokalee. Through the magnitude, location and configuration of its components, the Future Land Use Map is designed to coordinate land use with the natural environment including topography, soil and other resources; maintain and develop cohesive neighborhood units; promote a sound economy; and discourage undesirable growth and development patterns. Standards and permitted uses for each Immokalee Master Plan Future Land Use District and Subdistrict are identified in the Designation and Description Section. -• -.•- ' - . . - ! .•- • - -- -. - Future Land Use Element of the Growth Management Plan.) Policy IL 1.1.1: [revised text,page 2] The Immokalee Master Plan URBAN Future Land Use Designation shall include Future Land Use Districts and Subdistricts for: A.URBAN—MIXED USE DISTRICT 1. Low Residential SubdDistrict 2. Mixed Residential SubdDistrict 3. High Residential SubdDistrict 4. Neighborhood Center Subdistrict 5. Commerce Center—Mixed Use Subdistrict 46. PUDlanned Unit Development Commercial SubdDistrict 7. Recreational Tourist Subdistrict B. URBAN—COMMERCIAL DISTRICT B. Commercial Designation 1. Commercial SubdDistrict - S.R. 29 and Jefferson Ave. 2. Neighborhood Center District 3. Commerce Center Mixed Use District 4. Recreational Tourist District C. URBAN—INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT C. Industrial Designation 1. Industrial SubdDistrict 2. Commerce Center- Industrial SubdDistrict r' DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,primarily word-smithing 2 TAMP EAR-TAMP FINAL dwmm 2-23-06 2-23-06 3. Business Park Subdistrict Policy 1.1.2: Overlays and Special Features include: D. Overlays and Special Features 1. Urban Infill and Redevelopment Area - • . . • --• • •• - - -- •- -- `- ation and Description Section. (This Policy shall supersede Policies 1.1 and 1.3 in the County wide Future Land Usc Element of the Policy IL 1.1.33: [revised text,page 3] Collier County shall closely coordinate the location, timing, intensity and design of future development. This policy shall be implemented through the County's Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance in the Land Development Code. Policy IL 1.1.34: [revised text,page 3] Land use transition between lower and higher intensity uses shall be achieved through the use of natural vegetative open space buffers, physical barriers such as berms, hedges or other landscape cover, setbacks and height limitations as described in the zoning and landscape sections of the Land Development Code. Policy IL 1.1.45: [revised text,page 3] Land uses that meet the residential needs of the Immokalee community (e.g. day care, health care needs, schools, grocery shopping, recreation) shall be designated within a reasonable walking distance of those portions of the community which are or will likely become heavily pedestrian in nature. Policy 1L 1.1.56: [revised text,page 3] Existing agricultural activities may continue within the Urban Designated Area. New agricultural uses are permitted as long as they do not become either a nuisance or create noxious conditions. . . . [deleted text,page 3] By 1998, the Comprehensive Planning Section will review existing land uses and zoning patterns within the South Immokalce Redevelopment District and prepare a zoning the area. DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,primarily word-smithing 3 TAMP EAR-TAMP FINAL dwmm 2-23-06 2-23-06 Policy IL 1.1.7: [new text, page 3] The sites containing existing public educational plants and ancillary plants, and the undeveloped sites owned by the Collier County School Board for future public educational plants and ancillary plants, within the TAMP area, are depicted on the Future Land Use Map Series in the countywide FLUE, and referenced in FLUE, Policy 5.154 and Intergovernmental Coordination Element, Policy 1.2.6. All of these sites are subject to the two Interlocal Agreements adopted in accordance with Sections 163.3177(6)(h) and 163.31777, Florida Statutes, on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and subject to the implementing land development regulations to be adopted. All future educational plants and ancillary plants shall be allowed in zoning districts as set forth in FLUE, Policy 5.154. Land Use Designation Description Section: [text relocated] [This Section has been relocated to follow the Goals, Objectives and Policies Section in conjunction with relocation of some GOPs to precede this Section.] Objective IL OBJECTIVE 1.2: [revised, relocated text, from page 12 to page 4] By 2005, Reinstate the former Main Street Program under a new name to provide a means for improveing the physical appearance of the commercial building stock by 10% i-e along the Main Street corridor, within the Program area from First Street to Westclox Street. Policy IL L2.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 12 to page 4] The Immokalee Master Plan and Visioning Committee, in coordination with the Community Redevelopment Agency, will work with a consultant to develop a plan, which focuses on the development and/or redevelopment of commercial structures and businesses along Main Street. Beginning in 1997, the Building Immokalee Together Project in conjunction with the Main Street Project shall provide a comprehensive approach to the redevelopment of South Jmmokalec. Items to be addressed include: compatibility traffic impacts parking buffering setbacks architectural character signage re use/redevelopment incentives pedestrian circulation economic incentives Policy Ih L2.2: [revised, relocated text, from page 12 to page 4] Collier County staff in cooperation with various Immokalee community groups shall Sseek partnership opportunities with the local Community Redevelopment Agency, Front Porch, Weed and Seed and other aAlternative funding sources will be investigated by DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,primarily word-smithing 4 TAMP EAR-TAMP FINAL dwmm 2-23-06 2-23-06 1998 in order to promote and/or expedite the development or redevelopment of commercial businesses and structures within the Main Street Program area. Program. Objective IL OBJECTIVE 1.3: [revised, relocated text, from page 13 to page 4] Encourage innovative approaches in urban and project design which that enhance both the environment and the visual appeal of Immokalee. Policy IL 1.3.1: [revised, relocated text,from page 13 to page 4] Collier County staff will continue to work with the Immokalee community By September 1998, the Public Works Division and the Community Development and Environmental Services Division shall seek to identify alternative funding sources to implement a programming for, streetscape, linked open-space and pedestrian and bicycle amenities that are compatible with an overall redevelopment strategy. the Immokalee Main Street Policy II.3.2: [deleted text,page 13] opportunities, the Board of County Commissioners may direct, as necessary, amendments to the Immokalee Master Plan or Land Development Code to provide for the proposed project. Objective IL OBJECTIVE 1.4: [revised, relocated text, from page 14 to page 5] Provide land use designations, criteria and zoning which that recognizes the needs of that _ • ., .- •- - - . -- .. .. . turn- ., pedestrians. . Policy IL L4.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 14 to page 5] Comprehensive Planning staff will continue to consult with the Transportation Division regarding its existing and future plans for sidewalks, pathways and other forms of alternative transportation for the Immokalee community. Implementation of the Comprehensive Bikeway/Pedestrian Plan will be consistent with the goals of the Building Immokalee Together Project and the Main Street Project. These two projects should be considered when funding priorities are reviewed to assure a concentrated approach to redevelopment. Policy 1.4.2: [new text,page 5] Collier County staff in cooperation with the local Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee shall consult with the Collier County Pathways Advisory Committee regarding enhancing and improving the existing pathway and sidewalk facilities. Policy 1.4.3: [new text,page 5] Collier County shall encourage pedestrian-friendly development policies for future projects located within the Immokalee Urban Area. DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,primarily word-smithing 5 TAMP EAR-TAMP FINAL dwmm 2-23-06 2-23-06 Objective IT. OBJECTIVE 1.5: [revised, relocated text, from page 15 to page 5] The Collier County Board of County Commissioners Rrecognizeig the increasing need for farm labor, to support the county's agricultural industry. to The County's Operations Support and Housing Department, in cooperation with local agribusiness, shall ensure an adequate number of decent, safe;healthful, and affordable housing units are available for farm workers in Immokalee.; The sites for Collier County housing provision for farm workers, as identified in the Collier County Land Development Code, Section 5.05.03, whieh complies with sSection 10D-25 of Florida's Administrative Code (F.A.C.). and the Housing Code of Collier County shall be designate& so as to keep pace with the population. Policy IL 1.5.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 15 to page 5] New development for housing for seasonal, temporary or migrant workers shall be permitted in any land use designation provided that such housing is they arc permitted under Section 10D-25, F.A.C., and does not conflict with the existing zoning districts or the Immokalee Area Future Land Use Mmap. Policy IL 1.5.2: [revised, relocated text, from page 15 to page 5] - • . •• . .. - . . • . . "Transient Housing" or "Migrant Labor Camps", as defined by Section 10D-251 of F.A.C., may can also be developed in areas designated for commercial land uses on the Immokalee area Future Land Use Map. if-they Such housing must conform to meet the requirements delineated in of the C-4 General Commercial Zoning District (C-4) of the Collier County Land Development Code, as amended. regarding development standards, parking, landscaping and buffering requirements . •- - - • . - .. • ' . - . ••• . . - of F.A.C. Goal III: [revised, relocated text, from page 16 to page 6] HSG GOAL HI 2: CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WITHIN WHICH ALL WORKING, DISABLED AND RETIRED RESIDENTS, AND THEIR IMMEDIATE RESIDENT FAMILIES, WILL HAVE A REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY TO PROCURE SAFE, HEALTHFUL SANITARY, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONSISTENT WITH THE DESIRED DEVELOPMENT CHARACTER OF THE AREA AS IDENTIFIED IN THE IMMOKALEE AREA MASTER PLAN. Objective III.1 2.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 16 to page 6] Collier County shall promote the conservation and rehabilitation of housing in Immokalee neighborhoods. DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,primarily word-smithing 6 TAMP EAR-TAMP FINAL dwmm 2-23-06 2-23-06 Policy III.1.1 2.1.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 16 to page 6] Expansion of urban facilities and services should enhance or maintain the viability of existing urban residential areas. Needed public infrastructure improvements in these areas should receive priority in the Capital Improvement Element. Policy III.1.2 2.1.2: [revised, relocated text, from page 16 to page 6] Collier County shall Aassist in upgrading existing neighborhoods through active code enforcement, removal ing of blighting influences, and concentrating concentration of capital improvements;in such neighborhoods. Policy 2.1.3: [new text,page 6] Collier County shall Eensure that government services and facilities needed to support housing are provided concurrent with development and meet the demands of the Immokalee Community. Objective 1114 2_2: [revised, relocated text,from page 17 to page 7] Collier County will collect the data resulting from the Immokalee Housing Initiative Program Survey respond to the housing needs identified to identify the current housing stock in order to address the affordable housing needs of the area. Policy 2.2.1: [new text,page 7] The County Financial Administration and Housing Department will analyze the data collected from the Immokalee Housing Initiative Program Survey and establish a process for revitalizing Immokalee's neighborhoods. Policy 111.2.1 2.2.2: [revised, relocated text,from page 17 to page 7] The County shall continue to pursue research i.nte initiatives such as land banking of foreclosed upon land foreclosed due to County held liens, land grants from County and other public holdings, and as well as tax incentives for private owners who commit to development for of affordable housing for very:low and low:income and other working class families. Objective III.3 2.3: [revised, relocated text,from page 18 to page 7] By January 2005, 1998 tThe County will have in place a pilot plan of continue to explore and provide innovative programs and regulatory reforms to that reduce the costs of development and maintenance of safe, healthful sanitary, and affordable housing for low: and very:low and other working class income households in Immokalee. Polic.,111.3.,: [deleted text,page 18] - .. - . .. . : .. _ : ans and their specifications for use by low income families and non profit developers. The project will explore the development of 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom housing, expandable housing and duplex prototypes. DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,primarily word-smithing 7 TAMP EAR-TAMP FINAL dwmm 2-23-06 2-23-06 Policy III.3.2 2.3.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 18 to page 7] On November 18, 2003, the Board of County Commissioners approved $1.85 million in economic and housing incentives. These incentives shall continue to provide for fee payment assistance, a property tax stimulus, impact fee deferrals, and infrastructure improvements for affordable housing and economic development. These new programs . . . - -- - .. . - . . -, . .. : . . .. . - _ By September 1998, the County Attorney's Office will FC arch those steps under law to provide deferral for at least two years the ad Valorem taxes . -: . • •-- • . - apartments built for and rented to very low and low income households. Policy III.3.3 2.3.2: [revised, relocated text, from page 18 to page 7] The County Financial Administration and Housing Department Housing and Urban Improvement Department of the Community Development and Environmental Services Division will continue to promote public/private partnerships that address the availability of affordable housing by to improvinge existing processes and implementing new processes a process of to networking the resources among the private developers, and contractors, especially among appropriate County officials, and these Immokalee residents in the market for seeking affordable housing. €o as to create a full public/private partnership to address housing starts the affordability and availability of housing Policy 11S 2.3.3: [revised, relocated text, from page 18 to page 7] The Code Enforcement Department will prioritize the enforcement of codes related to substandard housing that constitutes are a serious threat to the public's health, safety and welfare and when heeded will enforce policies on demolition of such structures, and tThe Code Enforcement Board will be used to levy appropriate fines. Policy I1I.3.5 2.3.4: [revised, relocated text, from page 18 to page 7] The Community Development and Environmental Services Division will research and develop strategies to replace and/or provide affordable housing through non-profit providers throughout the Greater Immokalee Area.in and around the South Immokalee area that is compatible with the Redevelopment Plan. Objective 1114 2.4: [revised, relocated text, from page 19 to page 8] There shall be an annual effort to coordinate with federal, state, local; and private agencies to seek funding to meet the housing needs as identified in the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan and to assure consistency with federal, state;and local regulations in regards to migrant land labor camps. Policy III.4.1 2.4.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 19 to page 8] The County Financial Administration and Housing Department :. - _. . Urban Improvement Department of the Community Development and Environmental Services Division will meet with representatives of the Rural Economic Development DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,primarily word-smithing 8 TAMP EAR-TAMP FINAL dwmm 2-23-06 2-23-06 Administration to improve the County's ability to attract mere government grants and loans to develop housing for very_low and low_income and other working class households. Policy III.4.2 2.4.2: [revised, relocated text, from page 19 to page 8] By September 1998 2007, the Community Development and Environmental Services Division will review the State of Florida's Environmental Health and Housing Code requirements for those units licensed as migrant labor camps. If warranted based upon that review, the Division will initiate appropriate and make modifications as determined appropriate to the Collier County Housing Code based on the review. Policy III.4.3 2.4.3: [revised, relocated text, from page 19 to page 8] The County Manager, or his designee1 shall be responsible for collaborating to make an annual report to the Board of County Commissioners on identified "living quarters for five-or more seasonal, temporary or migrant farm workers" as defined in Chapter 10D-251 F.A.C. and prepared by HRS. The report shall include recommendations on improvements needed to ensure County code and F.A.C. compliance and suggested amendments to County codes which are restricting codes that may restrict needed rehabilitation and new developments. Policy 111.4.4 2.4.4: [revised, relocated text,from page 19 to page 8] Continue to cooperate with all private groups seeking to furnish shelters for the homeless, and/or abused women and children in Immokalee. Goal IV: [revised, relocated text,from page 20 to page 9] CONSERVATION GOAL IV 3: THE COUNTY SHALL CONTINUE TO PLAN FOR THE PROTECTION, CONSERVATION; AND MANAGEMENT OF ITS NATURAL RESOURCES AS DICTATED REQUIRED IN THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN. Objective IV4 3.1: [revised, relocated text,from page 20 to page 9] The County shall protect and preserve natural resources within1 and adjacent to, the Immokalee Urban Designated Area in accordance with the Growth Management Plan. Policy IV.1.1 3.1.1: [revised, relocated text,from page 20 to page 9] The Immokalee Area Master Plan shall be updated as appropriate to reflect the recommendations resulting from the programmatic commitments of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the Growth Management Plan. DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,primarily word-smithing 9 TAMP EAR-TAMP FINAL dwmm 2-23-06 2-23-06 Policy 3.1.2: [new text, page 9] Collier County shall €-ensure that government services and facilities related to the conservation and management of natural resources are made available to the Immokalee Community. Goal V: [revised, relocated text, from page 21 to page 10] RECREATION GOAL V 4: PROVIDE AMPLE= HIGH QUALITY AND DIVERSE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TYPICALLY PROVIDED BY THE PUBLIC IN A COMMUNITY THE SIZE OF IN THE IMMOKALEE URBAN AREA FOR ALL IMMOKALEE CITIZENS IN A COST EFFICIENT MANNER. Objective V4 4.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 21 to page 10] Collier County shall implement a parks and recreation program for Immokalee that is equivalent to Collier County standards, taking into consideration plans that reflect citizens' recreational preferences and offer recreational opportunities to for all age groups. Policy V.1.1 4.1.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 21 to page 10] By September, 1998, Collier County's Public Services Division shall complete and publish for public comment, and adopt a 5 year plan and budget for parks and recreation permanent) of Immokalee. In accordance with Objectives 2.1 and 3.1, and subsequent policies, of the Recreation and Open Space Element, the County Parks and Recreation Department shall, by 2010, develop a Neighborhood Park Plan and a Community and Regional Park Plan. The plan and budget will be based upon such things as a survey of the preferences and priorities of Immokalee's seasonal and permanent population. The survey should include: a. Questions concerning community-wide and neighborhood park recreation issues. b. Differentiates by neighborhood the estimates of the population's priorities among alternative combinations of types of parks and recreation sites, facilities, equipment, and services. c. Be conducted during peak permanent and seasonal population periods. Policy V.1.2 4.1.2: [revised, relocated text, from page 21 to page 10] The County Public Services Division shall be encouraged to locate Ffuture parks will be encouraged to locate within the designated Neighborhood Centers_but will not be limited to these areas. This may be accomplished through funding methods; including, but not DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,primarily word-smithing 10 TAMP EAR-TAMP FINAL dwmm 2-23-06 2-23-06 limited to, the County's purchase of land, private sector land donations; or through an interlocal agreement between Collier County and the Collier County School Board. Policy 4.1.3: [new text,page 10] Collier County shall €ensure that Collier County Ggovernment services and facilities related to parks and recreation are provided concurrent with the impacts of development. and meet the demands of the Immokalee Community. Goal VI: [revised, relocated text, from page 22 to page 11] TRANSPORTATION . I • _ -!:. - �,_ - • • .. ' • _ ' - • . . ! _ ' i ! , . 1 . . ,; ,; • a • - . • _ . . _ - I- _ 11 GOAL 5: FUTURE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE SUPPORTED BY A NETWORK OF ROADS, SIDEWALKS, AND BIKEPATHS THAT ARE EFFICIENT AND SAFE, AND ENHANCE AND PRESERVE IMMOKALEE'S SMALL TOWN CHARACTER Objective V14 5_1: [revised, relocated text, from page 22 to page 11] The County shall provide for the safe and convenient movement of pedestrians, motorized and non-motorized vehicles. Policy VI.1.1: [deleted text,page 22] The County's Metropolitan Planning Organization Section of the Community for the Immokalee Urban Designated Area by September 1999. Once completed and amended to incorporate the transportation study. The study will review existing roadway - • - - • - ••akc recommendations considering all of the a. Consider all recommendations in the Collier County 5 Year Bicycle Ways Plan; b. Give highest priority to completion of the grid network with consideration of those segments identified in the Transportation section of the Suppert Document; c. Identify all right of way on a thoroughfare rights of way protection map; and d. Establish a loop road. DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,primarily word-smithing 11 TAMP EAR-TAMP FINAL dwmm 2-23-06 2-23-06 Policy VI.1.2 5.1.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 22 to page 11] The Traffic Circulation Map will graphically depict Immokalee's future roadway network, and identify specific roadway improvements needed to implement the Immokalee Master Plan's Future Land Use Map and will be updated as new information is available. These improvements will be prioritized and placed into the Capital Improvement Element after further transportation analysis is completed. Policy VI.1.3 5.1.2: [revised, relocated text, from page 22 to page 11] The Collier County 5:Year Bicycle Ways Pathways Plan shall give priority to linking existing and future residential neighborhoods to each other, designated neighborhood centers, commercial, employment and public service areas. This plan will reflect the unique needs of the Immokalee community and also take into consideration the need for pedestrian walkways in Immokalee. Policy VI.1.4 5.1.3: [revised, relocated text, from page 22 to page 11] Existing and future bikeways bikepaths shall be graphically depicted on the Traffic Circulation Map of the Immokalee Area Master Plan, and shall become part of the Collier County 5:Year Bicycle Ways Pathways Plan. Policy 5.1.4: [new text, page 11] The County Transportation and the Community Development and Environmental Services Divisions shall ensure that sidewalks and bikepaths constructed by or for the County are provided concurrent with the impacts of development and meet the demands of the Immokalee Community. Goal VIII: [revised, relocated text, from page 23 to page 12] EGONOMIC GOAL VIII 6: ENHANCE AND DIVERSIFY THE LOCAL ECONOMY OF THE IMMOKALEE COMMUNITY. Objective VIII.1 6.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 23 to page 12] The County shall promote economic development opportunities throughout the Immokalee Area. Prepare a plan for economic development for the Immokalee Area. Policy VIII.1.1 6.1.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 23 to page 12] The County, in cooperation with the Immokalee Chamber of Commerce, the Collier County Airport Authority, and the Economic Development Council, shall continue to promote economic opportunities at the Immokalee Regional Airport and the surrounding commercial and industrial areas. By 1997, the Community Development and Environmental Services Division shall prepare a county wide economic plan that will include an Action Plan with recommendations and incentives to enhance and diversify the local economy. DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing, primarily word-smithing 12 TAMP EAR-TAMP FINAL dwmm 2-23-06 2-23-06 Policy VIII.1.2: [deleted text,page 23] The Community Development and Environmental Services Division and the Airport Policy VIII.1.3: [deleted text,page 23] Develop and initiate a program in 1997 to promote the incentives of Enterprise Zone designation. Policy VIII.1.4 6.1.2: [revised, relocated text, from page 23 to page 12] The Community Development and Environmental Services Division will coordinate with the Collier County Sheriff's Department on investigating and pursuing any funding opportunities available under the Safe Neighborhood Act to assist with enhancing the Immokalee community. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles shall be encouraged in all development standards. Policy VIII.1.5 6.1.3: [revised, relocated text, from page 23 to page 12] Collier County staff in cooperation with the Economic Development Council and other Immokalee community agencies shall Gcoordinate with the Collier County School Board to ensure that the employment skills and training needed are available for the types of industries located in the Immokalee Community. Policy 6.1.4: [new text, page 12] Ensure that economic policies, programs and incentives pursued by Collier County within the Immokalee Area are managed so as to provide a benefit to the people of Immokalee. LAND USE DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION SECTION [relocated text, from page 4 to page 13] A. Urban—Mixed Use District The purpose of this District is to provide for residential and non-residential land uses, including mixed-use developments such as Planned Unit Developments. Certain recreation/tourist and commercial uses are also allowed subject to criteria. Residential Designation [relocated text, from page 4 to page 13] 1. Low Residential SubDdistrict [revised title, relocated text, from page 4 to page 131 2. Mixed Residential SubDdistrict [revised title, relocated text, from page 4 to page 13] 3. High Residential SubDdistrict [revised title, relocated text, from page 4 to page 131 DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,primarily word-smithing 13 TAMP EAR-TAMP FINAL dwmm 2-23-06 2-23-06 with the density of the portion of the project outside of the Neighborhood Center for the achieved, ha. Affordable Housing [revised, relocated text, from page 5 to page 13] The Provision of Affordable Housing., as defined in the Housing Element of this Growth Management Plan, would may add a maximum of up to eight (8) dwelling residential units per gross acre above the maximum density of the normally customarily allowed within the subdistrict., ; however, provided that no density may exceed sixteen (16) units per acre. This bonus may be applied to an entire project or portions of a project provided that the project is located within the Neighborhood Center (NC) Subdistrict, Commerce Center=Mixed Use (CC-MU) Subdistrict and all or any residential subdistricts. Rcsi cntial T- " [deleted text,page 5] To encourage residential in fill, three (3) residential dwelling units per gross acre may be added if the following criteria arc met: the project is ten (10) acres or less in size; at the time of development, the project will be served by central public water and sewer; at least one abutting property is developed; the project is compatible with surrounding land uses; the property in question has no common site development plan with adjacent property; not created to take advantage of the in fill residential density bonus and was created prior to the adoption of this provision in the Growth Management Plan on January 10, 1989. d. Roadway eeess [deleted text,page 5] If the project has direct access to two (2) or more arterial or collector roads or if there is project commitment for provision of interconnection of roads with existing or future adjacent projects, one (1) residential dwelling unit per gross acre may be added above the maximum density of the district. 2. Maximum Density The maximum permitted density shall not exceed 16 residential dwelling units per gross acre within the Urban designated area, except when utilizing the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Chapter 2.03.07 of the Land Development Code, adopted by Ord. No. 91-102, as amended. 23. Density and Intensity Blending [relocated text,from page 5.1 to page 13] B. Urban—Commercial District [revised, relocated text, from page 5.1 to page 13] The purpose of this designation District is intended to accommodate a variety of commercial land uses., including neighborhood oriented commercial uses, commerce center uses, general highway commercial uses and commercial development within DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,primarily word-smithing 15 TAMP EAR-TAMP FINAL dwmm 2-23-06 2-23-06 Planned Unit Developments (PUDs). Migrant blabor C—camps are also permitted within the this Commercial designations. 1. Commercial SubDdistrict—S.R. 29 and Jefferson Ave. [revised, relocated text, from page 5.1 to page 13] The purpose of this designation Subdistrict is to provide for retail; and office uses, transient lodging facilities and highway commercial uses that serve the needs of the traveling public. Commercial uses allowed within the Subdistrict are generally similar to the C-1 through C-4 Commercial Zoning Districts, as identified in the Collier County Land Development Code. These commercial uses must be located on a major arterial or collector roadway. A. The development criteria as established contained in Section 2.27 2.03.07.G.1 of the Collier County Land Development Code must be met for future development within the Commercial SubdDistrict along SR-29, as identified on Zoning Maps: 6932N; 6932S; 6933N; 6933S; 7904N; and 7905N. B. The development criteria as established contained in Section 2.2.2g 2.03.07.G.2 of the Collier County Land Development Code must be met for future development within the Commercial SubdDistrict along Jefferson Avenue as identified on Zoning Map 6933S. 3. Commerce Center Mixed Use District [relocated text, from page 7 to Page4-51 • to-Page464 Non-commercial Uses [relocated text, from page 8 to page 16] 5. Recreational/Tourist District [revised, relocated text, from page 8 to -- •. •- - - `• • ' . . : ide centers for recreational and tourism activity that - . - -- • . . -• - . he main attraction. The centers should contain low features of the area. Uses permitted within this district include: passive parks,:, nature preserves; wildlife sanctuaries; open space; museums; cultural facilities; marinas; transient lodging facilities Lincluding: hotel/motel, rental cabins, bed & breakfast establishments, and campsites,) restaurants; recreational vehicles parks; sporting and recreational camps; low intensity retail uses; single family homes; agriculture; and those - . *. - • - . - •- - •- -- and Development Code. DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing, primarily word-smithing 16 TAMP EAR-TAMP FINAL dwmm 2-23-06 2-23-06 Residential development is permitted at a densit - .. . • •• : :• ' dwelling units per gross acre, or less. Transient lodging is permitted at a maximum 'density of eight (8) ten 10 units per acre. Rezones are encouraged to be in the form of a this District shall be two (2) contiguous acres. [revised, relocated text,from page 9 to page 17] This designation is intendcd to accommodate a variety of industrial land uses such as C. Urban—Industrial District 1. Industrial SubdDistrict [revised, relocated text,from page 9 to page 17] The purpose of this designation Subdistrict is to provide for industrial type uses, including_ airports; these uses related to light manufacturing, processing, storage and warehousing, wholesaling, distribution, packing houses, recycling, high technology, laboratories, assembly, storage, computer and data processing, business services;; limited commercial uses, such as child care centers, and restaurants and other basic industrial commercial; uses, but-net including except retail uses, as described in the Land Development Code for the Industrial and Business Park Zoning Districts; and, vehicle racing, subject to conditional use approval. Accessory uses and structures customarily associated with the uses permitted allowed in this Subdistrict, includeiag, but are not limited to, offices; and retail sales;; campgrounds accessory to vehicle racing; and, campgrounds accessory to special events at the airport, such as air shows and structures which are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted principal uses and structures are also per. 2. Commerce Center — Industrial SubdDistrict [revised, relocated text, from page 9 to page 17] The purpose of this designation Subdistrict is to create a major Activity Center that serves the entire Immokalee Urban Designated Area and surrounding agricultural areas. The Commerce Center-Industrial SubDdistrict shall function as an major employment center and shall encourage for industrial and commercial uses as described in the Land Development Code for the Commercial (C-1 through C-5), Industrial and Business Park Zoning Districts. This SubDdistrict includes the Immokalee Farmers Market and related facilities. The SubDdistrict also permits Hhigher intensity commercial uses, including packing houses, industrial fabrication operations and warehouses shall be permitted within this District. Accessory uses and structures customarily associated with the uses petted allowed in this Subdistrict, includeirtg, but not limited to, offices; and retail sales, and structures which are customarily accessory and clearly incidental DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,primarily word-smithing 17 TAMP EAR-TAMP FINAL dwmm 2-23-06 2-23-06 and subordinate to permitted principal uses and structures are also permitted allowed. 3. Business Park SubdDistrict [revised title, relocated text, from page 9 to page 17] Non-Industrial Uses [revised, relocated text, from page 10 to page 18] Essential services as defined in the Land Development Code are allowed within the Industrial Designation. • .. - - . . •. . - -- , ..• .•- -- , , - •- Code are permitted. Overlays and Special Features [revised, relocated text, from page 10 to page 18] 1. Urban Infill and Redevelopment Area The Urban Infill and Redevelopment Area is consistent with criteria outlined in Section 163.2514(2) (a)-(e), Florida Statutes. The intent of this delineation is to comprehensively address the urban problems within the area consistent with the goals of this plan. 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HE HousingElementdw2-23-06FINAL 2-23-06 INTRODUCTION [Added text, page 2] The goal of the Housing Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan is "To create an adequate supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for all residents of Collier County." With the exception of housing opportunities provided to citizens of very modest means, the provision and maintenance of housing is traditionally a function of the private market. The development of private housing in Collier County is driven by an expensive housing stock; effectively excluding low-income and working class families from the housing market. Thus, there is a need for the County to find ways to encourage the provision of affordable housing for these families. In Collier County, the provision of affordable housing is the responsibility of the Collier County Operational Support and Housing Department. The purpose of the Department's grants and affordable housing programs is to increase the supply of affordable housing countywide, through management of the County's Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The trust fund has enabled the County to implement the following programs: • Impact fee deferrals, • Housing rehabilitation and emergency repair, • Down payment/closing cost assistance, • Land acquisition with new construction, • Demolition of new construction, • Special needs housing and pre-approved building plans, • Meeting the community needs by facilitating the creation of affordable housing opportunities; the improvement of communities; and the sustainability of neighborhoods. In implementing such programs, Collier County has long maintained an objective of creating 500 new affordable housing units each year. However, the 500-unit per year target was established many years ago, before the County had reliable needs assessment data on which to base the objective. The most accurate and up-to-date housing data available from the State through the University of Florida Shimberg Center (2005) confirms that Collier County is 30,949 units short of providing affordable housing to all of the current County residents in need of such housing. These residents are cost burdened and are spending more than thirty percent of their gross monthly income on housing expenses. The 30,949 unit deficit is divided between roughly one- third rental and two-thirds owner-occupied housing. Furthermore, this figure only represents the current deficit experienced by those residing in Collier County; it does not take into account the individuals who may work in the County but are unable to afford housing and must commute from neighboring counties. Collier County will continue to address its affordable housing deficit by working collaboratively with non-profit groups, governmental agencies, and public/private coalitions to coordinate activities and effectively leverage the resources available to the entire County. Goal, Objectives and Policies Housing Element GOAL 1: [Revised text, page 3] DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing, mostly word-smithing 1 HE HousingElementdw2-23-06FINAL 2-23-06 TO CREATE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF DECENT, SAFE, SANITARY, AND ^ AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF COLLIER COUNTY. OBJECTIVE 1: [Revised text, page 3] The number of new affordable housing units shall increase by 500 1,000 units each year in an effort to continue to meet the housing needs of all current and future very-low, low and moderate income residents of the County, including those households with special needs such as rural and farmworker housing in rural Collier County. JOINT CITY/COUNTY POLICIES Policy 1.1: [Revised text, page 3] Collier County shall Uutilize intergovernmental agreements between the County and the City of Naples neighboring municipalities to coordinate SHIP, CDBG, and other State, Federal and private funds to improve coordination and efficiency in the provision of housing delivery assistance. Policy 1.2: [Revised text, page 3] I Collier County and the City of Naples its municipalities will work together to accomplish the community wide goal of creating a sufficient supply of market rate and below market rate housing. This effort will may include the consolidation+g of the City and County all local I housing programs and activities, including, but not limited to, Estate and Ffederally funded programs such as SHIP and CDBG, in an effort to provide greater efficiency. Policy 1.3: [Revised text, page 3] The City and Collier County and its municipalities will explore the development of a fair share affordable housing ordinance that will require commercial and residential developments to address the lack of affordable housing. The local jurisdiction will evaluate a broad range of options including the development of an affordable housing impact fee, the requirements that a percentage of units developed will be "set aside" for below market rate housing, provide for the transfer of development rights, an option whereby land could be donated to a nonprofit entity and/or placed in a land bank, or other alternatives that will assist in mitigating the rising need for affordable housing as the population increases. Policy 1.4: [Revised text, page 3] Collier County shall seek to distribute Aaa ffordable housing will be distributed equitably throughout the County using strategies which include, but are not limited to, density bonus agreements, and impact fee waivers or deferrals. In addition, affordable housing will be located where adequate infrastructure and services are available. CITY POLICIES None DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,mostly word-smithing 2 HE HousingElementdw2-23-06FINAL 2-23-06 COUNTY POLICIES None *Policy 1.5: [Deleted text, page 3] Review the feasibility of incorporating the Collier County Housing Authority and the Collier coordination and efficiency in housing delivery services. OBJECTIVE 2: [Revised text, page 4] By 2000, create a non profit housing development corporation, formed with a cross section of which will assist the City and County in achieving a n- • ::. !e : • - '• . . very low, low and moderate income residents of Collier County. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners aided in the establishment of the Collier County Housing Development Corporation in 2003. The mission of the Housing Development Corporation is to serve as a non-profit agency, with an executive board made up of representatives from business, government, housing advocates, and the community at large, I which shall assist Collier County and its municipalities in achieving a new goal of 1,000 dwelling units per year for very-low, low and moderate income residents of Collier County. JOINT CITY/COUNTY POLICIES Policy 2.1: [Revised text, page 4] Through the Collier County Housing Development Corporation, the County shall seek to 'increase the supply of housing for all segments of the community, including very low, low and moderate income residents and those with special needs including farmworkers housing, through the use of existing programs such as low income housing tax credits, density bonuses and impact fee waivers or deferrals. Policy 2.2: [Revised text, page 4] Solicit input from the Chamber of Commerce, Ec: -: ` - -- - -• • , = •- t •• Association, Collier County Banking Partnership, the Affordable Housing Commission, and the Collier County Housing Authority to identify potential nonprofit board representation and members, and to develop a mission statement for the non profit housing agency. The non profit housing development Corporation will partner with other entities to apply for State and Federal - - - - -. - _ . -. . - .. - - . - - -- , - - - , - DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,mostly word-smithing 3 HE HousingElementdw2-23-06FINAL 2-23-06 The Collier County Housing Development Corporation shall partner with private developers, I non-profit entities, local governments and other interested parties to ensure the development of . housing that meets the needs of the County's very-low, low and moderate income residents. Policy 2.3: [Revised text, page 4] The Collier County and City staff will continue to provide community organizations with brochures and up-dates on various housing programs, grant opportunities, technical assistance and other information that will promote affordable housing opportunities for very low, low and moderate income residents. Policy 2.4: [Revised text, page 4] By 1999, the Collier County and the City will shall continue to review existing codes and I ordinances and amend them as needed to allow for flexible and innovative residential design that encourages mixed use development& and with a variety of housing designs, styles, and price ranges. Policy 2.5: [Revised text, page 4] By 1998, the Collier County and the City will shall continue to review the its existing permit processing systems in an effort to reduce the processing time and cost of housing, and especially for affordable housing, to identify areas that can be streamlined. Policy 2.6: [Revised text, page 4] Collier County shall continue to Pprovide ongoing technical support and assistance to private developers and non-profit housing organizations in their efforts to secure State or Federal funding. Policy 2.7: [Revised text, page 4] I Collier County shall 'increase the utilization of existing impact fee ordinances to facilitate the development of affordable housing through the provisions of waivers and/or deferrals. CITY POLICIES None *Policy 2.8: [Deleted text, page 5] Provide financial, technical and support assistance to the residents of the Carver/River Park -- : .. ... • • •ntinued coordination with property owners, property managers and renters. COUNTY POLICIES Policy 2.18: [Renumbered, revised text, page 5] DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing, mostly word-smithing 4 HE HousingElementdw2-23-06FINAL 2-23-06 The County shall periodically Rreview the County's Affordable Housing Density Bonus Ordinance cheery two years and revise the Ordinance, as necessary to reflect changing community needs and market conditions. The purpose of the Affordable Housing Density Bonus Ordinance shall be to Eencourage the blending of affordable housing density bonus units into market rate developments .. . - . -- -. •. • ' . . - • .. . ' &Policy 2.409: [Renumbered, revised text, page 5] Through the adoption of local incentives, such as density bonus agreements and impact fee rural residents and farmworker families. The Collier County Operations Support and Housing Department shall continue to operate affordable housing programs, in cooperation with public and private sponsors, to provide safe, affordable housing to residents of the County's urban designated areas, rural residents, and farmworker families. Programs operated by the Department will continue to include, but are not limited to: • Impact fee deferrals. • Housing rehabilitation and emergency repairs. • Down payment and closing cost assistance. &Policy 2.110: [Renumbered, revised text, page 5] I The Collier County Housing and Urban Improvement Operations Support and Housing Department will continue to coordinate with independent water and sewer districts local utility providers to ensure that the necessary infrastructure and facilities for new housing developments are in place,and consistent with the County's Concurrency Management System. &Policy 2.121: [Renumbered, revised text, page 5] The County will continue to adopt and implement policies which address site locations provide for the proper siting and implementation of farm worker housing, including, but not limited to, strategies such as density bonus agreements, impact fee weer er deferrals, and the provision of adequate infrastructure and services. OBJECTIVE 3: [Revised text, page 5] By 2000, Collier County shall continue to support and adequately fund increase the number of housing programs and amount of funding available to promote the preservation and protection of existing, stable residential neighborhoods. This will be accomplished through the utilization of State Housing Incentives Partnership (SHIP) and CDBG programs including, but not limited to, strategies such as Ddown 1?payment/Gclosing Gcost Aassistance, Rrehabilitation and Eemergency Rrepair, Ddemolition with Nnew Gconstruction, and Iimpact Ffee Waivers or Ddeferrals. DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,mostly word-smithing 5 HE HousingElementdw2-23-06FINAL 2-23-06 JOINT CITY/COUNTY POLICIES Policy 3.1: [Revised text, page 5] Collier County shall continue to seek out and Uutilize Federal, State and local resources for housing rehabilitation programs that repair and maintain the existing housing stock. The County shall also continue to support local municipal and non-profit efforts to identify and secure funding for housing rehabilitation programs. Apply for additional funding such as, but not e -I - Policy 3.2: [Revised text, page 5] Local governments will seek out and apply for additional funding to help provide more affordable housing and Collier County will support applications from for profit and not-for-profit organizations whe that apply for State and Federal funding for the purpose of constructing and/or rehabilitating affordable housing. Policy 3.3: [Revised text, page 6] Collier County shall continue to Uutilize SHIP resources and other funds to leverage the number and amount of loans provided by local lending institutions to very low, low and moderate income residents. By leyerag_ng Federal, State and local dollars, increase by five percent (5%) per year the number of loans made by area lending institutions to very low, low and moderate income residents for home improvements, rehabilitation and first time homebuyer's assistance. CITY POLICIES *Policy 3.8 [No changes to text, page 6] *Policy 3.9: [No changes to text, page 6] *Policy 3.10: [No changes to text, page 6] : . ••: .- ' • . . . . - . - - --- -. . . . -- .. ! . - - effectiveness. *Policy 3.11: [No changes to text, page 6] By 1999, the City will review the need for a housing maintenance code to address the conservation of housing stock and the preservation and protection of residential neighborhoods. COUNTY POLICIES Policy 3.1-24: [Renumbered, revised text, page 6] '1 DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,mostly word-smithing 6 HE HousingElementdw2-23-06FINAL 2-23-06 Collier County will continue to maintain its apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) urban entitlement county status with through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which will continue to result in an annual allocation of federal funding available to assist very-low, low and moderate income households. OBJECTIVE 4: [Revised text, page 6] By 2000, the Collier County and the City will periodically conduct a comprehensive housing survey to for the purpose of identifying substandard dwelling units within certain targeted areas. Through continued enforcement of each jurisdictions County housing codes, and the provision of housing rehabilitation or replacement programs, the number of substandard units (associated with a lack of plumbing and/or kitchen facilities1 throughout the County shall be reduced by 5% per year through rehabilitation or demolition. JOINT CITY/COUNTY POLICIES Policy 4.1: [Revised text, page 6] By 2001, Utilize ase the periodic comprehensive housing inventory to develop and implement new programs to reduce substandard housing in the targeted areas. Reduction of the number of substandard units will be accomplished by employing existing methods such as, but not limited IQ housing code inspections, rehabilitation programs, and demolition of substandard units and their replacement with new construction .,• : :- - . . - - •. - . Policy 4.2: [Revised text, page 7] Require the demolition of dilapidated, unsafe or unsanitary housing that does not meet the housing code or, which cannot economically be rehabilitated. Policy 4.3: [Revised text, page 7] Periodically Rreview and amend the existing relocation policy of the City and the County, and create one uniform relocation housing policy, consistent with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requirements. Policy 4.4: [Revised text, page 7] In the event of a natural disaster or government intervention, replacement housing shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local codes and shall consider factors such as, but not limited to, commercial accessibility, public facilities, places of employment, and housing income. Policy 4.5: [Revised text, page 7] All Ddwelling units will be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition, including adequate light, ventilation, sanitation and other provisions, as required by the County and the City minimum DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,mostly word-smithing 7 HE HousingElementdw2-23-06FINAL 2-23-06 housing codes. This task will be accomplished through housing code inspections and code enforcement actions, and housing rehabilitation programs supported through using State, Federal, local and/or private resources. CITY POLICIES None COUNTY POLICIES None Policy 4 6: [Deleted text, page 7] By June 1, 2001, Collier County will conduct an inventory to determine the number of non conforming and sub standard mobile home housing units in the Immokalee Urban Area and • _ • • -- - • - - --- - , = .' :•-: Review, Planning and Housing and Urban Improvement. 2. Coordinate with other agencies that monitor and inspect mobile home parks. 3. Create and incorporate into the Collier County Land Development Code, flexible 4. ' - •- - - - . •- - - . . - - - - -- - -- -- - - - - --- - - - - - ---- Policy 4.7: [Deleted text, page 7] for farmworkers, very low and low income individuals. .• . OBJECTIVE 5: [Revised text, page 8] Collier County and the City of Naples will annually monitor all identified historically significant structures homes to determine that if these structures are being conserved, maintained, and/or rehabilitated. JOINT CITY/COUNTY POLICIES Policy 5.1: [Revised text, page 8] Ensure the coordination of the Housing Element policies with the Future Land Use policies relevant to historic preservation. All residential structures that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, or as contributing structures within the Old Naples National Register Historic District, or which structures that are designated as locally significant historic resources, will be encouraged to maintain their historic value through the provision of technical assistance. DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,mostly word-smithing 8 HE HousingElementdw2-23-06FINAL 2-23-06 Policy 5.2: [Revised text, page 8] By 1999, the Collier County and City will periodically review the its land development regulations, building code, FEMA regulations, and other requirements, and amend these as necessary to encourage the conservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of historically significant structures. CITY POLICIES *Policy 5.3 [No changes to text, page 8] The City will implement Objective 6 and all associated policies in the Future Land Use Element as they pertain to historically significant structures including the criteria for designation of locally historic resources in Chapter 12 of the Support Document. *Policy 5.43: [Renumbered, revised text,page 8] By 20008, Collier County and the City coordinate with Future Land Use policies and will study potential incentives to encourage the conservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of historic structures homes and will make recommendations to the City Council and to the Board of County Commissioners as to which incentives should be adopted. COUNTY POLICIES Policy 5.54: [Renumbered, revised text, page 8] The conservation and rehabilitation of housing,. which is of historic significance, shall be accomplished by working with private sector groups and private developers to develop incentive- based programs. *Policy 5.6: [Deleted text,page 8] - - - -- - -- . - . .• ' . •.-, - - • •- - - - - historically significant housing will be emended as needed. Policy 5.75: [Renumbered, revised text, page 8] Every five years, the Historical Housing Construction Survey will be updated to ensures identification of historically significant housing. The Collier County Probability maps will be updated as each new historic structure or residence is listed on the National Register or is locally nominated. By 2008, the Board of County Commissioners shall commission a new Historical Survey for all of unincorporated Collier County. The Survey shall review the current status of all previously identified historical structures and sites within the unincorporated County and shall make recommendations as to which of these sites or structures should be nominated to the National Register. The Survey shall also review and make similar recommendations regarding any previously unidentified historic structures or sites. DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,mostly word-smithing 9 HE HousingElementdw2-23-06FINAL 2-23-06 Policy 5.86: [Renumbered, revised text, page 8] By 19959 2009, the Historical/Archaeological Preservation Ordinance shall be updated to include any new historically significant housing the results of the Historical Survey and to include any relevant changes in State or Federal regulations concerning historically properties. OBJECTIVE 6: [Revised text, page 9] By 1999, the County and City will ensure that local land development regulations are in compliance with State and Federal regulations regarding group homes and foster care facilities locations. Collier County will monitor and periodically amend its Land Development Code to ensure that the Code remains in compliance with State and Federal regulations and siting criteria regarding group homes and foster care facilities. JOINT CITY/COUNTY POLICIES Policy 6.1: [Revised text, page 9] Provide non-profit group home and foster care organizations with information on Federal, State and local housing resources that will assist them in the provision of special needs housing. On an annual basis, or as needed, provide technical assistance and support as organizations apply for funding assistance. Policy 6.2: [Revised text, page 9] In conjunction with neighboring jurisdictions, Collier County shall Rreview the County and City municipal Fair Housing ordinances and procedures with regard to group homes and foster care facilities and shall seek to consolidate local fair housing implementation in order to providemote consistency and coordination in the siting of such facilities between the jurisdictions. Policy 6.3: [Revised text, page 9] Review existing County and City land development regulations and building codes, and amend as necessary, to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations, and amend as necessary, to provide for group homes and foster care facilities licensed by the State of Florida. Policy 6.4: [Revised text, page 9] Collier County shall allow Ggroup homes and foster care facilities will be allowed in residentially zoned neighborhoods where adequate infrastructure, services and resources are available. The location of these facilities will be in compliance with local land use regulations and will be consistent with Chapter 419, Florida.- Statutes. CITY POLICIES DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,mostly word-smithing 10 HE HousingElementdw2-23-06FINAL 2-23-06 None COUNTY POLICIES None OBJECTIVE 7: [Revised text, page 9] Although mobile home developments parks and subdivisions currently exist within the coastal areas of Collier County, as a result of the coastal community's susceptibility to flooding and storm surges, any no new rezone to permit mobile home development parks and subdivisions will be restricted to allowed within areas outside of the urban coastal fringe Coastal High Hazard Area, as depicted on the countywide Future Land Use Map. JOINT CITY/COUNTY POLICIES None CITY POLICIES *Policy 7.1: [No changes to text, page 9] The City formally recognized the existence of one mobile home park in the city limits through a Planned Development rezone process. This rezone process recognized that the Naples Mobile Home Park does provide affordable housing opportunities to those living in the 141 mobile homes and 31 recreational vehicle spaces within this complex. *Policy 7.2: [No changes to text, page 10] Additional mobile home developments will not be permitted in the city limits due to the City's low elevation, susceptibility to flooding, storm surges and high winds in hurricane and tropical storms and that mobile homes are particularly vulnerable to damage. COUNTY POLICIES APolicy 7.31: [Renumbered, revised text, page 10] The County has numerous sites where mobile homes are a permitted use and these sites will continue to be available for mobile home developments. However, due to the low lying elevations, susceptibility to flooding, storm surges and high winds from hurricanes and tropical storms, and that mobile homes are particularly vulnerable to damage, no additional sites will be zoned for mobile home development within coastal Collier County the Coastal High Hazard Area, as depicted on the countywide Future Land Use Map. OBJECTIVE 8: [Revised text, page 10] The number of new and rehabilitated units shall increase by 50 units per year to address those households with special needs such as rural and farmworker housing in rural Collier County. DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,mostly word-smithing 11 HE HousingElementdw2-23-06FI NAL 2-23-06 Collier County shall continue to utilize SHIP, CDBG, or other funding sources and, in partnership with Federal, State and non-profit housing agencies, will seek to provide a minimum of 50 rehabilitated or new residential units per year for very low, low and moderate income residents of the Immokalee Urban Area, Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, and within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area. Families benefiting from such housing will include, but not be limited to, farmworkers and other populations with special housing needs. Policy 8.1: [New text, page 10] Collier County shall continue to pursue the policy of requiring all non-conforming or sub- standard residences of any type within the Immokalee Urban Area to be either rehabilitated to current housing code standards or demolished. It shall further be the policy of Collier County to relocate any residents displaced by such activities to new or rehabilitated housing units that conform to current County standards. Policy 8.2: [New text, page 10] I By 2008, Collier County shall complete a review of the residential density caps established within the Immokalee Area Master Plan Element of this Growth Management Plan. Based upon this review, the County shall determine if and where it may be appropriate to increase such caps, so as to encourage the development of new affordable housing units for farmworkers, very low, low and moderate income residents. Palk 8.1: [Deleted text, page 10] The County will coordinate with the USDA and other State and Federal Agencies to provide technical and financial assistance, impact fee waivers and deferrals and increased density, consistent with Immokalee Arca Master Plan, for a 311 . . ' ' . . . . :. unaccompanied agribusiness workers. Policy 8.23: [Renumbered, revised text, page 10] During 2004, Tthe County will prepare completed a housing assessment survey of single family, multi-family, and mobile home units and mobile home parks in the Immokalee Urban Area, in order to determine the number of units that do not meet the County's current health, and safety and minimum housing codes. . . -- - . - •.. _ .. : The County shall target affordable housing and code enforcement programs to correct the observed conditions. Policy 8.34: [Renumbered, revised text, page 10] Funding for rehabilitation of both owner and rental units within the Immokalee Urban and Rural Lands Stewardship Areas will be provided through USDA funding, and State SHIP funding, CDBG funding, or other appropriate funding sources, and leveraged with additional funding sources to the maximum degree possible. Policy 8.45: [Renumbered, revised text, page 10] DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing, mostly word-smithing 12 HE HousingElementdw2-23-06FINAL 2-23-06 Proposed Ffarmworker housing sites will be evaluated and selected on the basis of health, safety and welfare concerns and to ensure that housing for this group is located in close proximity to such things as employment locations, transportation opportunities, shopping opportunities, and health care facilities. Policy 8.56: [Renumbered, revised text,page 11] Collier County will continue to make available to farmworkers all of the County's first-time homebuyer programs, including SHIP, CDBG, and programs utilizing other State, Federal; and Pprivate funds_ to Farmworkers Such programs shall be made available through a multi-lingual marketing approach, which will be coordinated with local outreach services. The County anticipates that 50 100 farmworkers per year will become homeowners by through implementing participation in these special outreach first-time homebuyer programs to encourage Policy 8.67: [Renumbered, revised text, page 11] Wheff Collier County is awarded entitlement community status, will continue to utilize CDBG funds will be used to provide additional farmworker-housing opportunities. In addition to housing units that currently qualify for assistance under SHIP program guidelines, special consideration of CDBG funds will be aimed at units that current SHIP program guidelines prohibit from assistance (i.e., mobile home units). Farmworkers will also be encouraged, through the use of multi-lingual outreach programs, to take advantage of any other CDBG, SHIP, Local, State, Federal; and private programs for which they may qualify through multi lingual outreach programs to the farmworker community. DRAFT Staff may make additional revisions prior to CCPC hearing,mostly word-smithing 13