DSAC Minutes 08/02/2017August 2, 2017
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COLINTY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, August 2,2017
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Development Services Advisory
Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on
this date at 3:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at the Collier County Growth Management
Department Building, Conference Room #609/610, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples,
Florida, with the following members present:
Chairman: William J. Varian
Vice Chairman: Blair Foley
David Dunnavant
James E. Boughton
Clay Brooker
Brad Schiffer
Chris Mitchell
Robert Mulhere
Mario Valle (Excused)
Stan Chrzanowski
Norman Gentry (Excused)
Marco Espinar
Ron Waldrop
Laura Spurgeon DeJohn
Jeremy Sterk
ALSO PRESENT: Jamie French, Deputy Department Head
Ken Kovensky, Director, Operations and Regulatory Management
Donna Guitard, Operations Coordinator
Eric Fey, Sr. Project Manager, Public Utilities
Caroline Cilek, Manager, Plan Review and Inspection
Jeremy Frantz, LDC Manager
Mike Ossorio, Director, Code Enforcement Division
Jay Ahmad, Director, Transportation Engineering
Matt Mclean, Director, Development Review
Mike Bosi, Director, Zoning
Jon Walsh, Chief Building Ofhcial
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Any persons in need ofthe verbatim record ofthe meeting may request a copy of the audio recording
from the Collier County Growth Managanent Department - Contact Mr. Evy Ybaceta at 239-252-2400.
I. Call to Order - Chairman
Chairman Varian called the meeting to order at 3:00pm
ll. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Schilfer moved to approee the Agenda. Second by Mr. Foley. Carried unanimously 12 - 0.
lll. Approval of Minutes from June 7, 2017 Meeting
Mr. Foley moved to approve the minutes of the June 7, 2017 meeting as presented. Second by Mr.
Chrzanowski. Carried unanimously 12 - 0.
Mr. Mulhere arrived at 3 :05pm
IV. Public Speakers
Tom Despard, Collier County resident addressed the Committee on his concem over sound
transmission issues in the construction of townhouses. He noted the County's requirements for sound
proofing between units is inadequate and should be addressed. The Florida Building Code has
requirements for sound proofing which have not been adopted by the County. He has contacted County
GMD Staff who reported they have not had complaints on the issue and recommended he contact the
Committee on the concem. He also contacted the Board of County Commissioners who have not
responded to him.
Jon Walsh reported the section in question in the Florida Building Code is an Appendix that may be
adopted by the County should they so desire. At this point, the BCC has not opted to enact the
additional requirements.
Mr. Schiffer stated he is a Member of the Florida Building Commission and would meet with Mr.
Despard to discuss the item.
V. StaffAnnouncements/Updates
A. Code Enforcement Division update - [Mike Ossoriol
Mr. Ossorio provided the report "Code Enforcement Division Monthly Report May 22, - June 2l,
2017 and June 22 - July 21, 2017 Highlights " for information purposes. He noted:
o Staff continues to participate in neighborhood cleanups, task forces, civic meetings, etc.
o Staff recently met with the Collier County Sheriff s Office to review the standards of the
noise ordinance.
o Two new employees have been engaged for weekend sign patrol.
r Lien search requests continue at a high rate.
Licensins for Soil Compaction. Tampins and Ensineerins
Mr. Ossorio and Mr. French reported:
. The BCC requested Staff to consider adding a license category for soil compaction, tamping
and engineering given some ofthose preparing residential sites for the installation of
concrete slabs are not licensed.
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o There is a requirement in Collier Counry codes to obtain a compaction certification before a
slab is poured. This requirement would remain unchanged.o Those unlicensed parties currently engaged in the activity would be "grandfathered" as the
license would be required for those entering the field of service.o Although Staffhas not received any complaints, the BCC is concemed some parties may not
be performing the work to an adequate standard.
The Commiftee noted the additional licensing may not be necessary given compaclion tests are
required before lhe concrete slab is "poured"
Mr. French to provide an update qt a future meeting.
B. Public Utilities Division update - [Tom Chmelik or designeel
Mr. Fey reported:
o The AWWA (American Waterworks Association) has changed the standards for PVC pipe
and the County will be revising any standards as necessary.
o The revisions to the Technical Specifications section ofthe Utility Standars Manual have
been completed and work continues on updating the remaining sections of the manual.
o Staff is also reviewing any Land Development Code amendments which may need to be
revised to ensure consistency in County regulations.
o A study on the requirements for the Utility Conveyance process continues with the County
seeking to simplify the process.
o The analysis includes reviewing other Florida jurisdiction's requirements to identify any
items that may aid the County in their process.
o Investigation reveals other junsdictions do not have a fast track for smaller projects (although
the County may consider a process for these systems), generally have a one year warranty
periods and do not accept private systems.
. The draft study is anticipated to be completed by August 21, with the final study slated for
September 21, 2017.
C. Growth Management Department/Transportation Engineering and/or Planning - [Jay Ahmad
or designeel
Mr. Ahmad reported:
r Collier Blvd. - Green Blvd. to Golden Gate Blvd. - Project substantially complete.r Immokalee Rd./Collier Blvd. Intersection - Bridge completed, September 2017 completion
date.
r Golden Gate Blvd. - completion slated for October 2017 .o White Blvd. - project not on schedule, completion date anticipated for Summer 2018.
D. County Fire Review update - [Shar Hingson and/or Shawn Hanson]
Ms. Hingson reported:
o Building plan reviews and inspections are at a 4 day and 2 day tum around respectively.e The Division continues to address requirements for changes from hard line phone line alarm
systems to cellular or VOIP services.o Upcoming fire classes include a legislative class on 8/26, fire alarm transmission/fire
investigation class on 9/25 and a wall and barrier class in December 2017.
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E. North Naples Fire Review update - [Dale Feyl
None
F. Operations & Regulatory Mgmt. Division update [Ken Kovensky]
Mr. Kovensky submitted the"Collier County June and July 2017 Monthly Statistics" o,rtlinjtrtg
building plan and land development review activities. The following was noted during his report:
o Permit applications remain at the same level year over year with approximately 4,000
submitted monthly for May and June.
r Applicattons decreased by 2 percent for the period January thru June year over year.
o Electronic permit applications now comprise 40 percent ofthe County submittals.
r The CityView platform will be "down" from August 18 -20 for updates and August 25 - 27
for County wide upgrades by the IT Department.
The Committee requested Stulf b review the platfotm to delemine the rationale a permit
application may not be revised by the conlractor if it has been submiued by a "permit runner.'
G. Development Review Division update [Matt Mcl,ean]
Mr. Mclean reported
o Land Development application submittals remain at a steady pace.
o The State now allows small cell phone towers to be installed in the County rightof-ways.
o Staffis reviewing any County requirements (Architectural Standards, etc.) that may need to
be addressed given the recent legislative changes to the standards for corporate branding of
fast food restaurants, gas stations, etc.
Committee discussion occurred on the requirements for removaVretention of mature landscaping on
commercial sites.
Staffnoted the requirements are under review given applicants have come forth to remove the trees
in shopping centers and will provide an update at a future meeting.
VI. New Business
A. Changes to building permit application and update on simultaneous review process [Caroline
Cilekl
Buildins Permit Application
Ms. Cilek and Mr. Walsh presented the new building permit application which will go into effect
on August 14,201'7 . They provided an overview of the application which now includes an
instruction sheet and other features such as a PDF fillable version so the form is more user friendly.
The Committee recommended uTownhouses" be added to the area where one and two family
dwellings may be selected.
Simultaneous Review Process
Ms. Cilek reported:
o Currently, a building permit application may be submitted following the completion of the
first round of a Site Development Plan review.
r The new process will altow a building permit application to be submitted at any time during
the process and upon final approval ofthe site development plan, the applicant would be
required to submit a correction submittal for the approved building permit.
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o The "correction" submittal will require nominal fees for the Growth Management
Department; however the "Fire Review" aspect of the permit fees may be greater.
B. LDC Amendments [Jeremy Franfz and Richard Henderlong]
Mr. Frantz and Mr, Bosi provided an update on recent LDC amendments noting:
o The BCC extended the moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries and the proposed
amendment is on hold.
o The Collier County Planning Commission reviewed the OffSite Preservation amendment
and is considering recommending the option for off site preservation be eliminated. The
review will continue on August 17th.
Prooosed Amendment to Collier Countv land Development Code
Mr. Frantz and Mr. Bosi reported Staff is investigating an amendment to the LDC requiring a
verbatim transcript be prepared for Neighborhood lnformation Meetings. The concem is
commitments agreed upon at the meeting benveen landowners and applicants may not be properly
documented.
Committee discussion occurred noting:
o The format ofthe meeting is intended to be 'informational' and not a public hearing venue
where conditions or commitments are agreed upon.
o The applicant is required to provide summary notes ofthe meeting for the record and a
verbatim transcript would be at a substantial cost to the applicant.
o There may be the need to address the issue given the format.
The Committee *pressed concern on the concept and noted it may be more beneficial to require
the meetings be video recorded so a review may be conducted by the various parties st a laler date
(if necessary).
VII. Old Business
None
vllt.Committee Member Comments
Chairman Varian reported the Draft Community Housing Plan will be presented to the Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee on8l7l17 at 8:30am. The meeting will be held on the 5th floor of the
Counry main Administration Building and the proposed plan will be reviewed by the DSAC at a future
meeting.
Adjourn
Next Meeting Dates
September 6, 2017 GMD Conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm
October 4, 2017 GMD conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm
November l, 2017 GMD conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm
December 6,2017 GNdD conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm
There being no further business for the good ofthe County, the meeting was adjourned by the order
of the Chair at 5:l8PM.
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COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Chairman, William Varian
as presented
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