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EAC Agenda 11/16/1988 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL AGENDA November 16, 1988 8:45 A.M. I . ROLL CALL II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES III. ADDENDA IV. STAFF REPORT A. PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL 1. PU-88-24C: Dr. Neno J. Spagna, of Florida Urban Institute, Inc. , representing Kampgrounds of America, Inc. ; requesting a provisional use 7 .19.b. 3 (c) of TTRVC for camping cabins. V. OLD BUSINESS A. R-87-43C: J. Gary Butler of Butler Engineering, Inc. , representing Quail Woods Estates Development Corporation; requesting a zoning change from A-2 to RMF-6 for condominiums. VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PU-88-21C: Dr. Neno J. Spagna, of Florida Urban Institute, Inc. , representing the Bethesda Church of Christ; requesting a provisional use "a" of the "E" zoning category for a church and related facilities. VII. NEW BUSINESS VIII. DISCUSSION OF ADDENDA IX. ADJOURNMENT X. WORKSHOP ************************************************************* NOTES: A. Notify Environmental Resource Management (774-8454) no later than 5 P.M. on Monday, November 14 , 1988, if you cannot attend this meeting or if you have conflict and thus will abstain from voting on a particular petition. B. Please refer to notice on first floor, Building F, for the location of the E.A.C. meeting. C. Items added after agenda was sent out. D. No action since last Council meeting. E. On January 7, 1987 the E.A.C. adopted a policy that any person addressing the E.A.C. on behalf of any organization must present a letter from said organization acknowledging them as a representative empowered to make policy related comments on that subject. .... ************************************************************* 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 THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. ********** *********** ********** ************************************************************* tR MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL DATE : November 16, 1988 TIME: 9 : 00 A.M. PLACE : 3rd Floor Boardroom, Building "F" , Collier County Government Center, Naples, Florida EAC STAFF PRESENT CARDILLO X BURCH X BELOW X EDWARDS X BENEDICT EXC STEVENS X KURGIS X LORENZ X SNYDER EXC KOOPMAN X MINUTES BY: Dalila Mendez , Deputy Clerk CALLED TO ORDER AT: 9 :00 A.M. ADJOURNED: 9 : 10 A.M. PRESIDING : John P. Cardillo, Chairman ADDENDA TO THE AGENDA: None. Page 1 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL AGENDA November 16, 1988 8 :45 A.M. I. ROLL CALL II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES III . ADDENDA IV. STAFF REPORT A. PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL 1. PU-88-24C: Dr. Neno J. Spagna, of Florida Urban Institute, Inc. , representing Kampgrounds of America, Inc. ; requesting a provisional use 7 .19.b. 3 (c) of TTRVC for camping cabins. V. OLD BUSINESS A. R-87-43C: J. Gary Butler of Butler ,Engineering, Inc. , representing Quail Woods Estates Development Corporation; requesting a zoning change from A-2 to RMF-6 for condominiums. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PU-88-21C: Dr. Neno J. Spagna, of Florida Urban Institute, Inc. , representing the Bethesda Church` of Christ; requesting a provisional use "a" of the "E" zoning category for a church and related facilities. VII. NEW BUSINESS VIII. DISCUSSION OF ADDENDA IX. ADJOURNMENT X. WORKSHOP ************************************************************* NOTES: A. Notify Environmental .ResQurce _:Management (774-8454) no later than 5 P.M. on Monday, November 14 , 1988, if you cannot attend this meeting or if you have conflict and thus will abstain from voting on a particular petition. B. Please refer to notice on first floor, Building F, for the location of the E.A.C. meeting. C. Items added after agenda was sent out. D. No action since last Council meeting. E. On January 7, 1987 the E.A.C. adopted a policy that any person addressing the E.A.C. on behalf of any organization must present a letter from said organization acknowledging them as a representative empowered to make policy related comments on that subject. ************************************************************* 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 THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE , WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. ********** *********** ********** ************************************************************* fi''1 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 1988 ***** ITEM: Minutes of November 2 , 1988 COMMENTS: Since two members of the EAC were not present, Mr . Cardillo stated that the minutes of November 2 , 1988 would be reviewed and approved at the next EAC meeting. ***** PETITION NO. PU-88-24C FILED BY/FOR: Dr . Neno J. Spagna, of Florida Urban Institute, Inc . , representing Kampgrounds of America, Inc . REQUESTING: A provisional use 7 . 19.b. 3 (c) of TTRVC for camping cabins at the intersection of Barefoot Williams Road and Tower Road. REPRESENTED BY: Dr. Neno J. Spagna COMMENTS: Mr . Cardillo asked if the EAC had any comments on the above administratively approved petition? In response to Ms. Kurgis, Dr . Spagna advised that the white mangroves will not be disturbed, however, the Brazilian pepper will probably be removed. The EAC did not object to the petition being administratively approved, subject to Standard Stipulations 1 - 4 . STIPULATIONS: 1 . Petitioner shall be subject to Ordinance 75-21 (or the tree/vegetation removal ordinance in existence at the time of permitting) , requiring the acquisition of a tree removal permit prior to any land clearing. A site clearing plan shall be submitted to the Natural Resources Management Department for their review and sub- ject to approval prior to any work on the site. This plan may be submitted in phases to coincide with the development schedule . The site clearing plan shall clearly depict how the final site layout incorporates retained native vegeta- tion to the maximum extent possible and how roads, buildings, lakes, parking lots, and other Page 2 < w � ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 1988 facilities have been oriented to accommodate this goal . 2 . Native species shall be utilized, where available, to the maximum extent possible in the site landscaping design. A landscaping plan will be submitted to the Natural Resources Management Department and the Community Development Division for their review and sub- ject to their approval . This plan will depict the incorporation of native species and their mix with other species, if any. The goal of site landscaping shall be the re-creation of native vegetation and habitat characteristics lost on the site during construction or due to past activities . 3 . All exotic plants, as defined in the County Code, shall be removed during each phase of construction from development areas, open space areas, and preserve areas . Following site deve- lopment, a maintenance program shall be imple- mented to prevent reinvasion of the site by such exotic species. This plan, which will describe control techniques and inspection intervals, shall be filed with and subject to approval by the Natural Resources Management Department and the Community Development Division. 4. If , during the course of site clearing, excava- tion, or other constructional activities, an archaeological or historical site, artifact , or other indicator is discovered, all development at that location shall be immediately stopped and the Natural Resources Management Department notified. Development will be suspended for a sufficient length of time to enable the Natural Resources Management Department or a designated consultant to assess the find and determine the proper course of action in regard to its salva- geability. The Natural Resources Management Department will respond to any such notification in a timely and efficient manner so as to pro- vide only a minimal interruption to any constructional activities. ***** Page 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 1988 PETITION NO: R-87-43C FILED BY/FOR: J. Gary Butler of Butler Engineering, Inc . , representing Quail Woods Estates Development Corporation. REQIIESTING: A zoning change from A-2 to RMF-6 for condominiums . COMMENTS: Mr . Edwards advised that the revised EIS has not been submitted by Mr . Butler, therefore, the petition has been continued. ***** PETITION NO. PU-88-21C FILED BY/FOR: Dr . Neno J. Spagna, of Florida Urban Institute, Inc . , representing the Bethesda Church of Christ . REQIIESTING: A provisional use "a" of the "E" zoning category for a church and related facilities. COMMENTS: Dr . Spagna advised that the parcel consists of 5 acres located at the intersection of 5th Avenue S .W. and C .R. 951 in the Golden Gate Estates area. He noted that Mr . Edwards conducted a site visit . He stated that the property con- sists of slash pine, Florida holly, a few mela- leuca and the usual understory vegetation. He noted that the church will consist of a 200 seat facility; 100 paved parking spaces, as well as unpaved parking spaces. Mr . Edwards advised that the area has been impacted by drainage due to the construction of nearby canals. He stated that this has allowed for the invasion of and establishment of more mesic , early successional plan species . He stated that grape vine and poison ivy have resulted from this. He noted that there are cypress trees along the eastern and western boundary of the site . He noted that the understory consists of scattered cabbage palms, wax myrtles and Brazilian peppers. He advised that there is an open area in the middle of the site where the church building will be located, which will allow for the retention of cypress n Page 4 e'"" ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 1988 trees along the eastern boundary. He indicated that there are also open areas where the parking is planned to be located. He indicated that the water retention area will be located in the western half of the parcel . He advised that Staff recommends approval of the petition sub- ject to the four standard stipulations, and that the petitioner incorporate the on-site vegetation into the landscape plan. Dr . Spagna indicated that the petitioner concurs with Staff ' s recommendations. In response to Ms . Kurgis, Dr . Spagna advised that the developer will work with Staff in order to save as many cypress as possible. MOTION: Made by Mr. Below to recommend approval of Petition PU-88-21C, subject to the standard stipulations. Seconded by Ms. Kurgis. Carried 3/0. STIPULATIONS: 1 . Petitioner shall be subject to Ordinance 75-21 (or the tree/vegetation removal ordinance in existence at the time of permitting) , requiring the acquisition of a tree removal permit prior to any land clearing. A site clearing plan shall be submitted to the Natural Resources Management Department for their review and sub- ject to approval prior to any work on the site. This plan may be submitted in phases to coincide with the development schedule. The site clearing plan shall clearly depict how the final site layout incorporates retained native vegeta- tion to the maximum extent possible and how roads, buildings, lakes, parking lots, and other facilities have been oriented to accommodate this goal . 2 . Native species shall be utilized, where available , to the maximum extent possible in the site landscaping design. A landscaping plan will be submitted to the Natural Resources Management Department and the Community Development Division for their review and sub- ject to their approval . This plan will depict Page 5 P"-• ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 1988 the incorporation of native species and their mix with other species, if any. The goal of site landscaping shall be the re-creation of native vegetation and habitat characteristics lost on the site during construction or due to past activities . 3 . All exotic plants, as defined in the County Code, shall be removed during each phase of construction from development areas, open space areas, and preserve areas . Following site deve- lopment , a maintenance program shall be imple- mented to prevent reinvasion of the site by such exotic species. This plan, which will describe control techniques and inspection intervals, shall be filed with and subject to approval by the Natural Resources Management Department and the Community Development Division. 4 . If , during the course of site clearing, excava- tion, or other constructional activities, an archaeological or historical site, artifact , or other indicator is discovered, all development at that location shall be immediately stopped n and the Natural Resources Management Department notified. Development will be suspended for a sufficient length of time to enable the Natural Resources Management Department or a designated consultant to assess the find and determine the proper course of action in regard to its salva- geability. The Natural Resources Management Department will respond to any such notification in a timely and efficient manner so as to pro- vide only a minimal interruption to any constructional activities . ***** There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Order of the Chair . ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL John P. Cardillo, Chairman /'\ Page 6 vi � . ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STAFF REPORT FOR EAC MEETING 11 /16/88 Petition: PU-88-21C; Dr . Neno J . Spagna, of Florida Urban Institute, Inc . , representing the Bethesda Church of Christ ; requesting a provisional use "a" of the "E" zoning category for a church and related facilities. Considerations : The parcel in question is a rectangular , 2.7 acre tract located in the northwest corner at the intersection of 5th Avenue /= SW and County Road 951 in the Golden Gate Estates. The parcel is bordered on the north and west by E-zoned land , on the south by 5th Avenue SW and to the east by C.R. 951 (R26E, T49S, 810) . A site visit was conducted on 20 October by Keith Edwards (ERM) , accompanied by Neno Spagna. The area has been impacted by drainage due to the construction of nearby canals . This has allowed for the invasion and establishment of more mesic , early successional plant species. The site is covered by grape vine (Vitis rotundifolia ) and poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans ) . Cypress trees ( Taxodium distichum) are still present , especially along the eastern boundary and in the western half of the site, where cypress is °~~\ co-dominant with slash pine (Pinus elliottii var . densa ) . The understory is sparse, consisting of scattered cabbage palms Staff Report °'N EAC Meeting 11 / 16/88 Page 2 (Sabal palmetto ) , wax myrtles ( Myrica cerifera ) , and Brazilian peppers (Schinus terebinthifolius ) . Other than the ubiquitous grape vine and poison ivy, groundcover is quite sparse, with a few patches of blechnum fern ( Blechnum serrulatum ) and saw grass (Cladium jamaicense ) present . The establishment of Brazilian pepper , grape vine, and poison ivy is evidence of past disturbance. There is an open area in the middle of the site where the church building , according to Dr . Spagna, is planned to be located . This starts roughly 40-50 feet west of C.R. 951 and /-"Nwould allow for the retention of the cypress trees along the eastern boundary . There are also open areas where the parking is planned to be located . The dense cypress and pine area in the western half of the parcel is located in the proposed water retention area. Recommendation: The parcel has been impacted by drainage into nearby canals. This has caused a drying down process that has allowed for the invasion of disturbance, early successional mesic species. The building and parking areas are planned to be located in generally open areas on site while the more heavily vegetated areas are within the planned water retention area. ERM recommends that the ^ =• petitioner incorporate the on-site vegetation into the landscape plan. • Staff Report EAC Meeting 11 / 16/88 Page 3 • Considering the above, ERM recommends approval of petition PU-88-21C subject to the four standard stipulations as adopted by • • EAC on 4/1 /88. 1 7 Prepared by: Date: 1/ /7h- Reviewed 13/ by: fd Date: /// Date: 0^ MEMORANDUM TO: James N. Burch Environmental Resources Supervisor FROM: Andrea Stevens Environmental Specialist • DATE: November 4, 1988 RE: Petition PU-88-24C: Dr . Neno J. Spagna, of Florida Urban Institute, Inc . , representing Kampgrounds of America, Inc . ; requesting a provisional use 7. 19.b.3(c ) of TTRVC for camping cabins. The subject property is an existing 14-acre KOA campground located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Barefoot Williams Road and Tower Road (S9, —1.518, R26E) . The triangular parcel is bounded on the west by Barefoot Williams Road , and on the east by a drainage ditch and an undeveloped rezoned parcel (Riverbend PUD, R-81-3C) . Tower Road abuts the northern property boundary, and the Eagle Creek PUD is located to the north of this road. Henderson Creek flows adjacent to the Southern property boundary. The site was inspected by Andrea Stevens (Environmental Resources Staff) on November 4, 1988. The petitioner is requesting a provisional use 7. 19.b.3(c ) of the TTRVC zoning (Travel Trailer/Recreational Vehicle Campground ) to allow for 10 temporary camping cabins. The cabins will be located on existing camping sites which have been cleared and sodded. A drainage ditch along the eastern boundary of these sites is vegetated with white mangroves (Laquncularia racemosa) , encroaching Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) , and scattered dog fennel (Eupatorium capillifolium) . The petitioner has indicated that the native vegetation along this ditch will not be disturbed. The Environmental Resources Staff administratively approves petition PU-08-24C subject to Standard Stipulations 1-4.