EAC Agenda 05/05/1999 COLLIER COUNTY
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL AGENDA
May 5, 1999; 9 A.M.
COMMISSION BOARDROOM,THIRD FLOOR—ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
I. ROLL CALL
II. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
III. A. ESTABLISHMENT OF TERMS
B. SELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. DISCUSSION OF APRIL 7Th, 1999 EAB MEETING MINUTES
VI. CONSENT/ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL AGENDA
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All matters listed under this item are considered to be routine and action will be taken
by one motion without separate discussion of each item. If discussion is desired by a
member of the Board,that item(s)will be removed from the Consent Agenda and
considered separately.
VII. LAND USE PETITIONS AGENDA
A. Planned Unit Development No. PUD-99-5
"Mediterra PUD"
Sections 11 & 12, Township 48 South,Range 25 East
B. Planned Unit Development No. PUD-99-6
"RIGAS PUD"
Section 28, Township 48 South,Range 26 East
VIII.OLD BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Appointment of Growth Management sub-committee
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X. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
XII. ADJOURNMENT
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NOTES:
A. [Board Members]: Notify the PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT(403-
2400)no later than 5 P.M. on April 29, 1999 if you cannot attend this meeting or
if you have conflict and thus will abstain from voting on a particular petition.
B. [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
insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
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MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD
DATE: April 7, 1999
TIME: 9 a.m.
PLACE: 3RD Floor Boardroom, Administration Building, Collier County Government
Center, Naples, Florida
EAB STAFF PRESENT
Dejong X Adarmes Minor
Espinar X Ashton
Foley X Burgeson X
Hermanson X Chrzanowski X
Hill X Kuck
Lenberger X
Mulhere
Nino X
Seal X
MINUTES BY: Stephen Lenberger, Environmental Specialist II
CALLED TO ORDER AT: 9:00 a.m. ADJOURNED AT: 10:15 a.m.
PRESIDING: Blair Foley, Chairman
ADDENDA TO THE AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion made by Ms. Dejong , seconded by Mr. Hill and carried 5/0, to approve minutes of
February 3 , 1999.
ITEM: Regular Agenda - Item V.A.
PETITION NO: Excavation Permit No. EX 59.683
"Golf Club of the Everglades"
Section 36, Township 48 South, Range 26 East
REQUESTING: Commercial Excavation Permit over the 500,000 c.y.
threshold in the LDC.
REPRESENTED BY: Stan Chrzanowski, P.E., Collier County Engineering Review
Services
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MOTION: Made by Mr. Espinar, seconded by Ms. Dejong and carried 5/0,
to approve Excavation Permit No., EX 59.683, "Golf Club of the
Everglades"with staffs stipulations.
Environmental:
Permits or letters of exemption from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and the
South Florida Water Management District(SFWMD) shall be presented prior to final
site plan/construction plan approval.
Water Management:
1. The excavation shall be limited to a bottom elevation of 12 feet below the wet
season water table.
2. No material shall be removed from the site.
3. The lake littoral zone shall be created and planted as indicated on the Plan of
Record.
4. In order to ensure a minimum eighty percent (80%) coverage of littoral zone
planting areas, a performance guarantee, based on a cost estimate to replace the
original installed littoral zone plants, will be required upon completion and
acceptance of the excavation(Land Development Code 3.5.7.2.5). No Certificates
of Occupancy will be issued until this performance guarantee is submitted.
5. All provisions of Collier County Ordinance No. 91-102, Division 3.5 shall be
adhered to.
6. Where groundwater is proposed to be pumped during the excavating operation, a
Dewatering Permit shall be obtained from the South Florida Water Management
District, and a copy provided to Engineering Review Services for approval prior
to the commencement of any dewatering activity on the site.
7. No blasting will be permitted unless issued a separate permit by Collier County
Engineering Review Services.
8. The petitioner must apply for a Vegetation Removal Permit. Environmental Staff
shall perform a site visit to determine the need for a Vegetation Removal Permit
and to check for any listed species. No work shall be done prior to that site visit.
9. Stockpile side slope shall be at a maximum of 4:1 unless fencing is installed
around the entire perimeter of the stockpile area.
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10. Any stockpile in place for a period exceeding 60 days shall be seeded and mulched
and erosion control devices installed.
11. Preliminary work authorization must be obtained prior to starting construction.
ITEM: Regular Agenda-Item V.B.
PETITION NO: Planned Unit Development No. PUD-99-03
"Naples Reserve Golf Club PUD"
Section 1, Township 51 South,Range 26 East
REQUESTING: A residential golf course community with 552 residential dwelling units,
recreational amenities, 3.5 acre neighborhood commercial center,water
management lakes and preserve areas.
REPRESENTED BY: Robert Duane,Hole, Montes and Associates, Inc.
George Hermanson,Hole,Montes &Associates, Inc.
Michael Saadeh,Naples Reserve Golf Club, Inc.
Geza Wass De Czege, Southern Biones, Inc.
MOTION: Made by Ms. Dejong, seconded by Mr. Espinar and carried 4/0,to approve
Planned Unit Development No. PUD-99-03 "Naples Reserve Golf Club PUD"
with staffs stipulations. Mr. Hermanson abstained from the vote.
Water Management:
A copy of the SFWMD surface water management permit must be received by the
Development Services Staff prior to any construction drawing approvals.
Environmental:
No additional stipulations.
ITEM: Regular Agenda-Item V.C.
PETITION NO: Planned Unit Development No. PUD-99-01
"Malibu Lakes PUD"
Section 30, Township 48 South,Range 26 East
REQUESTING: A proposed planned unit development with 8.6 acres of commercially
zoned land and 121 aces of residentially zoned land with a mix if single
family and multifamily tracts surrounding one large lake, several smaller
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lakes and preservation areas.
REPRESENTED BY: Grady Minor, Q. Grady Minor& Associates, P.A.
MOTION: Made by Ms Dejong , seconded by Mr. Hermanson and carried
4/0, to approve Planned Unit Development No. PUD-99-01
"Malibu Lakes PUD" with staffs stipulations. Mr. Espinar
abstained from the vote.
Water Management:
1. A copy of the SFWMD Surface Water Permit application shall be sent to Collier
County Development Services with the SDP submittal.
2. A copy of the SFWMD Surface Water Permit shall be submitted prior to Final SDP
approval.
3. Lake setbacks from the PUD perimeter can be reduced to 25 feet where a 6 ft. high
fence or suitably substantial barrier is erected.
Environmental:
No additional environmental stipulations.
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NEW BUSINESS: Discussion of LDC Amendments
MOTION: Made by Ms. DeJong, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried 5/0, not to
recommend approval of LDC Amendment to Section 2.4.3.1.
COMMENTS: For a complete record of the proceedings reader is directed to the tape
recording of this meeting, located in the Office of the Clerk to the Board,
5th Floor, Building "F", Collier County, Government Complex.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by order of the Chair.
Environmental Advisory Board
Blair Foley, Ch6irman
Min/den/h:1EAB Staff Repots
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF MAY 5,1999
NAME OF PETITIONER/PROJECT:
Petition No.: Planned Unit Development No.PUD-99-05
Petition Name: Mediterra PUD
Applicant/Developer: Long Bay Partners,LLC
Engineering Consultant: Wilson,Miller,Barton&Peek,Inc.
Environmental Consultant: Wilson,Miller,Barton&Peek,Inc.
II. LOCATION:
The subject property is a 1,435 acre parcel located in northern Collier County and southern Lee
County. Approximately 943 acres of the project site are in Collier County. The Collier County
portion is located in Sections 11 & 12,Township 48 South,Range 25 East,and is bordered on the
south and east by future Livingston Road ROW.
III. DESCRIPTION OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES:
Surrounding properties are partially developed with the following zoning classifications.
Adjoining properties in Lee County are zoned Agricultural (AG-2), Residential (RS-3) and
Industrial(IL)and include the Greyhound race track,an industrial park and residential areas.
ZONING DESCRIPTION
N- Lee County Partially Developed
S- R.O.W. Future Livingston Road
Agricultural Undeveloped
RSF-3(Imperial Golf Estates) Developed
E- R.O.W. Future Livingston Road
Agricultural Mostly Undeveloped
W- Industrial Partially Developed
IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Mediterra is a private golf course community with single and multi-family housing,village center,
water management lakes and preserve areas. A maximum of 60,000 square feet floor area,
including clubhouse facilities, general store, education/enrichment center and recreational uses
may be constructed within the village center.
Plan of Record:
Environmental:
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"Mediterra PUD"
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Mediterra PUD document prepared by Wilson,Miller,Barton&Peek,Inc.,dated February, 1999.
Mediterra Collier County Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prepared by Wilson, Miller,
Barton&Peek,Inc.,dated February, 1999.
V. STAFF COMMENTS:
Water Management:
The surface water management for this project will be reviewed by the South Florida Water
Management District and therefore is exempt from review by the Environmental Advisory
Council(5.13.6 CCLDC).
Environmental:
Mediterra is an in-fill project to be developed on 1,435 acres located west of I-75 in northern
Collier County and southern Lee County. The project as proposed includes a golf course, single
family and multi-family housing,village center,water management lakes and preserve areas. The
total number of dwelling units authorized to be built pursuant to the DCAs binding letter, dated
February 5, 1999, is 950 units. The number of dwelling units to be built in Collier County
pursuant to this PUD will not exceed 750.
Of the 944 acre project site, 197.9 acres are jurisdictional to the South Florida Water Management
District (SFWMD). These acreages include wetlands as well as other surface waters (ditches,
borrow areas and cattle watering ponds)which have been determined to be jurisdictional.Wetland
types range from cattle watering ponds to cypress domes and include herbaceous prairies,willow
heads and pine-cypress forested systems. Attachment 1 in the EIS provides a summary of the
wetland habitats present on-site and a description of their vegetative composition and abundance.
The Mediterra project will result in a total of 49.9 acres of proposed impacts to jurisdictional
wetlands. Preserved wetlands will be enhanced by incorporating them into the surface water
management system. Exotic vegetation will be removed from theses areas and any resulting bare
areas planted with native forest or herbaceous vegetation. Compensation for impacts to
jurisdictional wetlands will be further defined during the permitting process with the SFWMD and
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE). Native upland vegetation will be retained where
possible using 25 foot average buffers around preserved wetlands.
Seasonal high water levels in representative portions of site wetlands were determined using
hydro-biological indicators, including water stain lines,moss collars and lichen lines.A summary
of the data, including existing and historic seasonal high water levels, is provided in table 1 on
page 11 of the EIS.Exhibit H in the EIS gives the locations of the wetlands referenced in table 1.
A comparison of the existing and historic seasonal high water levels indicates that the natural
hydrology has been impacted for much of the site as a result of surrounding development and
diversion of the natural flowways. Water table data collected from site piezometers in 1991
indicates that the current seasonal high water levels are approximately 1.0 feet lower than historic
seasonal high water levels as determined from hydrobiological indicators.
Control elevations within the surface water management system has been designed to enhance the
hydrology of proposed preservation areas. It is anticipated that the water contributed to the
wetland systems by the adjoining storm water management system will increase water depth and
hydroperiod within the wetlands above existing conditions,but below historic conditions.
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Site uplands are denoted by FLUCCS type on exhibit C in the EIS. Attachment 2 of the EIS
provides a summary of the upland habitats present on site and a description of their vegetative
composition and abundance.Uplands of the project site are composed primarily of pine flatwoods
with palmetto ground cover,pine flatwoods with graminoid ground cover,fallow agricultural land
and improved pasture. Approximately 38 acres of uplands will be incorporated into preservation
and park areas.Additional upland areas will be preserved within the golf course roughs and other
natural areas of the golf course.
According to the Collier County Soil Survey prepared by NRCS, 14 soil units are present on the
project site. These units include the following: Malabar fme sand; Riviera-limestone
substratum/Copeland fme sand; Immokalee fme sand; Hallandale fme sand; Pineda fme sand-
limestone substratum;Basinger fine sand;Riviera fine sand-limestone substratum;Boca fme sand;
Boca/Riviera-limestone substratum/Copeland fine sand, depressional; Holopaw fme sand; Urban
land-Holopaw/Bassinger complex; Satellite fme sand; Urban land-Satellite complex; and
Hallandale/Boca fme sand. The approximate boundaries of site soil units as mapped by the NRCS
are shown on exhibit F in the EIS.
The majority of the soil units are comprised of relatively clean, fme sands with certain areas
grading at depth to sandy loam,loamy sand,or sandy clay loam.In the remaining units,fme sands
and loamy soils are underlain by limestone bedrock which occurs at depths ranging from 11
inches to 51 inches. According to the soil survey, none of the units contain a surficial organic
(muck)stratum.
A biological survey of the project site to Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
~ n (FGFWFC)standards was conducted by the petitioner's environmental consultant to determine the
presence of federal and state listed species. Pedestrian transects were conducted in the early
morning, afternoon and evening and included surveys performed an hour before sunrise and an
hour after sunset. The transects were conducted from August 25 through November 6, 1998 of
approximately 128 hours of field time. Special attention was paid to large old pines with trunks
relatively free of vines or high understory brush, to look for signs of red-cockaded woodpeckers
(RCWs). Areas that contained large pines were noted during belt transects and later, a more
intense survey for RCWs was conducted in these areas. The pine flatwoods, pine-flatwoods-
graminoid understory, and pine-cypress-cabbage palm areas were carefully examined with
binoculars to search for Big Cypress fox squirrel(BCFS) and their nests. Pine flatwoods and saw
palmetto communities were examined for the presence of gopher tortoise and indigo snake. In
wetlands or open water areas special attention was paid to the possible occurrence of alligators
and wading birds. Muddy areas, open sand areas, game trails, fence lines, road easements, cattle
watering areas, and dirt trials were examined for tracks and scats which might indicate the
presence of listed wildlife. Wetlands were surveyed for five days for the presence of listed
wildlife.
Listed species verified as occurring on-site included the gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus),
American alligator (Alligator mississiuniensis) and Big Cypress fox squirrel (Sciurus niger
avicennia). The following is a discussion of the survey results and/or anticipated effect of the
development on these species,as provided in the EIS.
Fifteen(15)active or inactive gopher tortoise burrows were observed on site. It is anticipated that
since 60% of the suitable tortoise habitat was observed, there are about 18 active of inactive
tortoise burrows located in the area.Using a standard burrow occupancy factor of 0.4 tortoises per
burrow, it is anticipated that there are seven tortoise in this location. The habitats where these
burrows are located were once transitional wetland areas that have since dried out with the
construction of surrounding roadways and agriculture.No additional tortoise signs were observed
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in adjacent pine flatwoods habitats that would be expected to support tortoises. Shallow caprock
in these regions would make burrow excavation by gopher tortoises,difficult.
Four other tortoise burrows were observed scattered throughout the property. Three of the four
appear active but are sufficiently isolated such that they represent three separate tortoises.In total,
this property is anticipated to hold ten tortoises.All gopher tortoises on site will be relocated prior
to the commencement of construction activities.
An American alligator was observed in the cattle watering pond in the middle of the fallow
agricultural land. This severely disturbed wetland is proposed to be impacted during construction
of the project. Since the species is very mobile,it is anticipated that the alligators will move to the
preserved wetlands on site prior to or during construction.
A single Big Cypress fox squirrel was observed along the forest edge in the improved pasture in
the southeastern corner of the property. The habitat adjacent to the western boundary of the
improved pasture was composed mainly of pine flatwoods with little saw palmetto ground cover
and varying degrees of Melaleuca infestation. Given the preservation and enhancement of large
tracts of wetland sloughs that are proposed to be bounded by golf course improvements and
upland buffers, it is not anticipated that the fox squirrel will be significantly impacted by the
project.
A cultural resources assessment survey was conducted by Archaeological and Historical
Conservancy,Inc.between November 1997 and April 1998.An archival and literature search was
made including, studying prior archaeological reports for sites, reviewing information from the
Florida Master Site File and examining USGS maps of the project area and aerial photographs
n which could aid in revealing anthropogenic changes to the topography and floral communities.No
historical sites or historical structures were known to exist within the project area.
Field work consisted of a pedestrian survey of the project. The archeological assessment resulted
in the discovery of one archaeological site (8CH785). The site is a possible Archaic shell
scatter/campsite. The archeological site will be preserved. No historical structures were observed
on site.A portion of the Old U.S.41 road bed will be used as a part of the golf cart system.
VI. RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of Planned Unit Development No.PUD-99-05 "Mediterra PUD"with
the following stipulations:
Environmental:
1. Amend the first paragraph in section 2.12 of the PUD document as follows by adding the
underlined language and deleting the .
Fill storage is generally permitted as a principal use throughout Mediterra. Prior to
receiving a PSP or SDP, Fill material may be transported and stockpiled within areas
which have been disturbed/farmed or are shown as development areas on an approved PSP.
Prior to stockpilling in these locations, LBP shall provide written notification to the
Community Development and Environmental Services Administrator. The clearing of
residential areas including building areas shall may be allowed prior to approval of the
building permits in accordance with section 3.2.8.3.6 CCLDC.The area to be cleared shall
/"\ be shown on an approved subdivision construction plan or SDP. The following standards
shall apply for all stockpiling on-site:
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"Mediterra PUD"
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2. Amend footnote number 1 for table 1 "MEDITERRA DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
FOR "R" RESIDENTIAL AREAS" in the PUD document by adding the underlined
language and deleting the .
*1 -With approval from LBP,rear yard setbacks for principal structures on lots which abut
golf course,lake,and open space, . Setbacks from lake for all accessory uses
may be 0' providing architectural bank treatment is incorporated into design and subject to
written approval from LBP Design Review Committee and Project Plan Review.
3. Delete section 4.5A(5)from the PUD document.
4. Amend section 6.4 of the PUD document as follows by deleting the stfuslc—thfeiigh
language.
A non-exclusive conservation easement or tract is required by LDC Section 3.2.8.4.7.3 for
preservation lands included in the Preservation Area.
LBP, their successor or assign, or the Mediterra CDD shall
be responsible for the control and maintenance of lands within the Preservation Area.
5. Delete sections 7.7(B), (C) and (D) from the PUD document and replace them with the
following stipulations.
All conservation areas shall be recorded on the plat with protective covenants per or
similar to section 704.06 of the Florida statues. Conservation areas shall be dedicated on
..� ^ the plat to the project's homeowners' association or like entity for ownership and
maintenance responsibilities and to Collier County with no responsibility for maintenance.
Environmental permitting shall be in accordance with the state of Florida Environmental
Resource Permit Rules and be subject to review and approval by Current Planning
Environmental Staff.Removal of exotic vegetation shall not be counted towards mitigation
for impacts to Collier County jurisdictional wetlands.
Buffers shall be provided around wetlands, extending at least fifteen (15) feet landward
from the edge of wetland preserves in all places and averaging twenty-five (25) feet from
the landward edge of wetlands. Where natural buffers are not possible, structural buffers
shall be provided in accordance with the state of Florida Environmental Resource Permit
Rules and be subject to review and approval by Current Planning Environmental Staff.
An exotic vegetation removal,monitoring, and maintenance(exotic free)plan for the site,
with emphasis on the conservation/preservation areas, shall be submitted to Current
Planning Environmental Staff for review and approval prior to fmal site plan/construction
plan approval.This plan shall include the methods and time schedule for removal of exotic
vegetation within conservation/preservation areas.
Petitioner shall comply with the guidelines and recommendations of the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
(FGFWFC) regarding potential impacts to protected wildlife species. Where protected
species are observed on site, a Habitat Management Plan for those protected species shall
be submitted to Current Planning Environmental Staff for review and approval prior to
fmal site plan/construction plan approval.
6. Add the following stipulation to the PUD document and amend the PUD master plan
accordingly.
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The existing archaeological site (8CH785) shall be in a preserve tract and designated on
the PUD master plan.
PREPARED BY:
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STEPHEN LENBERGER DATE
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
RE IEWED BY:
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R ALD F.NIN ,AICP DATE
CURRENT PLANNING MANAGER
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Item VII.B.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF MAY 5.1998
I. NAME OF PETITIONER/PROJECT:
Petition No.: Planned Unit Development No.PUD-99-6
Petition Name: RIGAS a Planed Unit Development
Applicant/Developer: G.L.Homes of Naples Associates.Ltd.
Engineering Consultant: Wilson,Miller,Barton&Peek,Inc.
Environmental Consultant: Wilson,Miller,Barton&Peek,Inc.
II. LOCATION:
The subject property is located on the south side of Immokalee Road, approximately 1.25 miles
east of I-75,within Section 28,Township 48 South,Range 26 East,Collier County,Florida.
III. DESCRIPTION OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES:
A residential golf course community,Heritage Greens, is currently under construction to the east,
and Islandwalk, a residential development, is under construction to the south. The property has
access off the south side of Immokalee Road between Jersey Joe's property and a vacant tract of
land. To the west, the parcel abuts the Golden Gate Estates property off Oaks Boulevard and
minimally developed agriculturally zoned lands.
ZONING DESCRIPTION
N- Agriculture Scattered homes,mostly
vacant
S- Islandwalk PUD Residential PUD
E- Heritage Greens PUD Residential/Golf Course
W- Estates Estates single family
IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The applicant is requesting a rezoning of approximately 232 acres of land to develop 725
residential units, a central recreation center as well as convenience commercial and personal
services. Other on site amenities will include an extensive interconnected lake system, walking
paths,internal parks and nature preserves.
Plan of Record:
Environmental:
RIGAS PUD, Collier County Environmental Impact Statement, prepared by Wilson, Miller,
Barton&Peek,Inc.,dated March 1999.
RIGAS PUD document,prepared by Wilson,Miller,Barton&Peek,Inc.,dated March 15, 1999.
V. STAFF COMMENTS:
Water Management:
The surface water management for this project will be reviewed by the South Florida Water
Management District and therefore is exempt from review by the Environmental Advisory
Council(5.13.6 CCLDC).
Environmental:
The subject property consists of a total of 232 acres of land, the majority of which is still being
actively farmed. One hundred fifty two (152) acres of the site are impacted by either farming or
associated necessary activities, such as ditching, berming and a maintenance area for the
equipment.
Approximately 29 acres of jurisdictional wetlands exist on site with 14.2 acres designated for
preservation. The wetlands that will be impacted are either small, isolated and dysfunctional or
have been greatly impacted by exotic vegetation, most adversely melaleuca. The wetlands with
the highest functional value have been proposed for preservation and enhancement.
The total amount of uplands on site is approximately two hundred three(203) acres, only fifty two
(52) of which are considered as native vegetation for purposes of calculating the amount of
required retained native vegetation for the PUD. During one of Staffs site visits a determination
was made that the areas labeled as Melaleuca(specifically areas #12 and#15) did not qualify as
monoculture in accordance with Collier County's native vegetation policy. Adding that acreage
back into the calculation for required native vegetation does not adversely impact the design of the
project as they still have proposed greater acreages than are required. However, Staff is
requesting that the FLUCCS map be changed for so that the EIS of record correctly reflects the
site as reviewed by Planning Services Environmental Staff. Approximately 10.2 acres of uplands
have been proposed for preservation. A large portion of the natural areas are proposed for
conservation and were designated to be contiguous with the Heritage Greens preserve, creating a
larger conservation area.
The soils on site are mainly made up of two types; they are Malabar fine sand and Basinger fine
sand. Malabar fine sand is categorized by the NRCS as hydric soils and is typically poorly
drained soil found in sloughs and poorly defined drainage ways. The Basinger fine sand is also a
poorly drained soil commonly found in sloughs and drainage ways.
Threatened and endangered species surveys were conducted on site by Turrell and Associates;
indicating no species of special status were observed on site. An additional survey was conducted
by Wilson, Miller ecologist which verified that information. However a potential exists for the
Big Cypress fox squirrel to use limited areas of the site.
A letter from the Florida Master Site File which lists potential archaeological sites and historic
standing structures, stated that there are no known sites on the subject property.
This PUD proposes preservation of 30.5%of the existing native vegetation on site,has no known
protected species or archaeological concerns and proposes to improve the functionality of the
existing wetlands onsite.
VI. RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of Planned Unit Development Petition No. PUD-99-6, RIGAS PUD,
with the following stipulations:
Environmental:
1. Replace Section 6.6 C, of the PUD document with, "The PUD shall be consistent with the
environmental sections of the Collier County Growth Management Plan conservation and
coastal Management Element and the Collier County Land Development Code at the time of
fmal development order approvals."
2. Replace Section 6.6 D, of the PUD document with, "Buffers shall be provided around
wetlands, extending at least fifteen(15) feet landward from the edge of wetland preserves in
all places and averaging twenty-five (25) feet from the landward edge of wetlands. Where
natural buffers are not possible, structural buffers shall be provided in accordance with the
State of Florida Environmental Resources Permit Rules and be subject to review and
approval by Current Planning Environmental Staff."
3. Add the following stipulation to Section 6.6 of the PUD document, "Environmental
permitting shall be in accordance with the state of Florida Environmental Resource Permit
Rules and be subject to review and approval by Current Planning Environmental Staff.
Removal of exotic vegetation shall not be counted towards mitigation for impacts to Collier
County jurisdictional wetlands."
4. Add the following stipulation to Section 6.6 of the PUD document, "Petitioner shall comply
with the guidelines and recommendations of the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS)and
Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission (FGFWFC) regarding potential impacts to
protected wildlife species. Where protected species are observed on site, a Habitat
Management Plan for those protected species shall be submitted to Current Planning
Environmental Staff for review and approval prior to fmal site plan/construction plan
approval."
5. Add the following stipulation to Section 6.6 of the PUD document, " In accordance with
Section 3.9.5.5.3 of the Collier County Land Development code, a minimum of 25% of the
existing native vegetation shall be retained on site. For this PUD, that shall be no less than
twenty(20)acres,which is met by the designated preserve areas on the PUD Master Plan."
6. As a matter of record, the petitioner shall amend the FLUCCS map in the EIS, to replace the
424 listings on sites#12 and#15,with a description of less than 90%Melaleuca.
PREPARED BY:
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SR. ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIAL ltj7 DATE
REVIE# ED BY:
•NALD F.NINO,AICP DATE
CURRENT PLANNING MANAGER
SL/gdh/c:PUD-99-6 RIGAS Staff Report
COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
Planning Services Department
2800 North Horseshoe Drive
Naples,Florida 34104
PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
April 27, 1999
Wayne Arnold
Wilson, Miller, Barton& Peek, Inc.
3200 Bailey Lane, Suite 200
Naples, Florida 34105
RE: Planned Unit Development No. PUD-99-6
RIGAS, A Planned Unit Development
Dear Mr. Arnold:
The referenced matter will be reviewed by the Environmental Advisory Council during its forthcoming
meeting scheduled for May 5, 1999. The Public Hearing to consider this item and other matters will
begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Collier County Government Complex, Administration Building, Third Floor,
Commissioners' Board Room.
It is recommended that you or your appointed representative be present at this meeting to answer any
questions the Environmental Advisory Council may have regarding your request.
Attached for your information is a copy of the Environmental Advisory Council's Agenda and Staff
Report for this meeting.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact this office at
(941)403-2400.
Very truly yours,
�a Aca
Barbara Burgeson
Environmental Specialist II
SC/den/h:\EAC letters
Attachments
cc: PUD 99-6 File
EAC File
G.L. Homes of Naples Associates,Ltd.
Phone(941)403-2400 Fax(941)643-6968 www.co.collier.fl.us
COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
Planning Services Department
2800 North Horseshoe Drive
Naples,Florida 34104
PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
April 27, 1999
Anita Jenkins
Wilson, Miller, Barton&Peek, Inc.
3200 Bailey Lane, Suite 200
Naples, Florida 34105
RE: Planned Unit Development No. PUD-99-5
Mediterra PUD
Dear Ms. Jenkins:
The referenced matter will be reviewed by the Environmental Advisory Council during its forthcoming
meeting scheduled for May 5, 1999. The Public Hearing to consider this item and other matters will
begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Collier County Government Complex, Administration Building, Third Floor,
Commissioners' Board Room.
It is recommended that you or your appointed representative be present at this meeting to answer any
questions the Environmental Advisory Council may have regarding your request.
Attached for your information is a copy of the Environmental Advisory Council's Agenda and Staff
Report for this meeting.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact this office at
(941)403-2400.
Very truly yours,
,A./14-
Stephen Lenberger
Environmental Specialist II
SC/den/h:\EAC letters
Attachments
cc: PUD 99-5 File
EAC File
Long Bay Partners, LLC
Phone(941)403-2400 Fax(941)643-6968 www.co.collierfl.us