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CCLAAC Minutes 10/09/2017 October 9, 2017 MINUTES OF THE CONSERVATION COLLIER LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Naples, Florida, October 9, 2017 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 A.M. in REGULAR SESSION at Administrative Building "F", 3rd Floor, Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Bill Poteet VICE CHAIRMAN: Pat Sherry Tracey Dewrell Susan Calkins Michael Seef John Psaras Jacob Winge Carol Pratt (Vacancy) ALSO PRESENT: Alexandra Sulecki, Conservation Collier Coordinator, Program Manager Jennifer Belpedio, Assistant County Attorney Melissa Hennig, Sr. Environmental Specialist October 9,2017 I. Roll Call Chairman Poteet called the meeting to order at 9:00AM. Roll call was taken and a quorum was established. II. Approval of Agenda Ms. Sherry moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Seef Carried unanimously 8—0. III. Approval of August 14,2017 minutes Mr. Seef moved to approve the minutes of the August 14, 2017 meeting as presented Second by Ms. Sherry 8—0. IV. Old Business A. Offsite preservation LDC amendment status Ms. Sulecki provided the"Draft CCPC Memo Pages 1-11, Draft BCC Executive Summary Pages 12-13"for information purposes noting: • Three recommendations for Offsite Preservation were brought forth(Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee(CCLAAC). Collier Planning Commission(CCPC) and the Development Services Advisory Committee(DSAC))to the Collier County Planning Commission(CCPC) for consideration at their meeting on October 5, 2017 and, upon CCPC recommendation, for subsequent presentation to the Board of County Commissioners in December 2017 • At the October 51h The CCPC meeting,the item was postponed until the next meeting due to time constraints. • The CLAAC and DSAC recommendations were previously developed(as outlined in the above referenced Executive Summary)before the item was heard by the CCPC. • The CCPC recently completed their review of the item and has recommended off site preservation only be allowed for parcels'A acre or less,with only a monetary payment option and for them to be an administrative approval. The monetary donation recommendation would be that required to meet the AUIR(Annual Update Inventory Report)value for community and regional park land($178,000/acre)with the value updated annually. B. Hack parcel update-acceptance into cycle Ms. Sulecki presented the "Hack Property Location dated 10/9/17"and reported: • An application has been filed proposing the acquisition of two parcels(17.85 acres and 10.61 acres) located adjacent to the Sandpiper Bay Club. • The properties were previously offered to the Program and placed on the"C-List" in 2003 as it was determined at the time,they could not be developed. • The properties are now under contract for sale with a developer who believes 6 residential units may be constructed on the property. • The Committee reviewed the application at a previous meeting and requested Staff to provide more information on the costs associated with constructing improvements on the parcels to provide public access(boardwalk,parking areas, etc.). • Initial investigations yields the following costs required to improve the property and provide public access: Site Improvement Plan/Consultant Fees- $28,000; Parking Area— $20,000;Sidewalk-$9.92 SQ FT$100,000;Boardwalk 6 ft wide, 1,700 to 3,000 ft. @ $300/LF- $510,000 to $900,000;DEP Permitting Costs (mitigation based on UMAM) - October 9, 2017 $35,000; SFWMD Review Fee- $2,500; Collier County Review Fee$2,500; Total Estimated Cost$698,000 to $1,088,000 +. • She provided an overview of the Initial Criteria Screening Report as presented at the July 2017 meeting which indicated the parcels meet the criteria for acquisition. Speakers Dick Klaas, representing Clay Winfield,contract purchaser of the property reported Mr. Hack is the title holder with the application being brought forth by Mr. Winfield on behalf of Mr. Hack. Mr. Winfield is awaiting a decision on the application before proceeding with filing any development applications. Jennifer Belpedio,Assistant County Attorney reported there are no obstacles for the Committee in evaluating the application in its current state(given it is under contract for purchase) and any County contract would be executed with the owner. Tom Evans is an abutting landowner in favor of the acquisition as the property should remain in its natural state and preserved. Dee Brandt, President,Naples Sandpiper Bay Club noted the community is in favor of the acquisition expressing concerns on impacts on traffic and infrastructure should it be developed. Gary Kluckhuhn,abutting landowner spoke in favor of the acquisition due to the lands environmental quality and potential alleviation of storm surge on adjacent lands. Committee Member discussion noted if the parcel may be developed for public use and now has the potential to be developed for residential use, it should be considered for acquisition. Mr.Dewrell moved to deem the application a qualified proposal and move it ahead in the process for a complete evaluation. Second by Ms. Sherry. Carried unanimously 8—0. V. New Business A. Application for CLAAC—Jason Bennett Ms. Sulecki requested additional information from the applicant on his environmental qualifications and had not heard back at this time. Ms. Winge moved to continue the item until the next meeting. Second by Mr. Dewrell. Carried unanimously 8—0. B. All Applications—show map Ms. Sulecki provided the "Conservation Collier Cycle 9 Map—Applications Received dated 10/9/17." She provided an overview of the properties proposed for acquisition under the current cycle available for consideration in the ranking process and those in the multi parcel project areas which may be purchased via previous direction from the BCC. Mr. Dewrell moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners purchase the properties located in the multi project parcels with the recommendation that any Conservation Collier shortfall in acquisition funds be covered by the County. Second by Ms. Sherry. Carried unanimously 8—0. Ms. Sulecki noted Staff is working on an analysis of future population levels in the County. October 9, 2017 The Committee requested Ms.Sulecki forward a copy of an email recently circulated on the Hussey property to the Members. C. Hurricane Irma Damage Report Ms. Sulecki and Ms. Henning provided an update on the following properties: Logan Woods—Anticipated to open in January of 2018; the area is wet and 4 pine trees fell on residential pool cages adjacent to the property. Otter Mound—Anticipated to open in January of 2018; cleanup yielded artifacts in the root balls of trees which are proposed to be collected and donated to the Marco Island Historical Society— The Committee requested Staff to update representatives for the City of Marco Island on findings on the property. Caracara Prairie Preserve,Alligator Flag Preserve,Rivers Road Preserve—Anticipated opening- January of 2018. Freedom Park—Cleanup underway by the Parks and Recreation Division,anticipated opening- December 2017. Gordon River Greenway—Open, clean up conducted by Parks and Recreation Division. Nancy Payton Preserve—Anticipated opening-December 2017. Panther Walk Preserve—Open. Pepper Ranch—Anticipated opening—November 2017 (on schedule). Red Root Preserve-anticipated to open-December of 2017. Staff has applied for any funds available from FEMA for the cleanup of lands held in the program. VI. Coordinator Communications A.BCC Items Ms. Sulecki reported on the following BCC meetings: 9/26/17— Memorandum of Understanding with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved for Youth Hunts at Pepper Ranch-Wild Hog(December 8-10, 2017)and Turkey(February 22-25,2018). 10/10/17—Off site preservation donation of$17,114 to be considered. 10/24/17 - Consideration of proposal to donate artifacts recovered at Otter Mound Preserve. B. Misc. Items Ms. Sulecki: • Provided a letter from the Land for Public Trust in support of the acquisition of the Gore parcels. • Reported Operations Coordinator Gary Bigelow is no longer on Staff and a search is underway for additional staffing. VII. Subcommittee Reports A. Lands Evaluation&Management—Chair-Tracey Dewrell; Members-Bill Poteet,Patricia Sherry,Michael Seef None B. Outreach-Jacob Winge,John Psaras,Susan Calkins,Michael Seef Mr. Seef reported: 4 October 9, 2017 • He met with the Board of Directors of the Future Citizens, Inc. to determine any opportunities available for public access to Cocohatchee Creek Preserve. • They notified him they are not in favor of allowing public access to their fenced in areas as the lands are used by various organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America. • He also researched the possibility of developing parking on other lands including that owned by the Germain auto dealership. During Committee discussion the following was noted: • The dealership had previously approached Conservation Collier on acquiring a portion of the preserve lands for expansion of their business. • A determination was made at the time Conservation Collier property may only be transferred to another entity for conservation purposes. • The construction of a boardwalk on the property is feasible;however given the lack of on site parking, it has not been pursued. The Committee: .1. Requested Staff research any opportunities available with Germain for land transfers under the "Exceptional Benefit"clause of the Ordinance. 2. Determined the item should be addressed by the Lands Evaluation and Management Subcommittee. Mr. Seef reported the Subcommittee also: • Discussed the distribution of rack cards,updates to the website and the development of "Apps." • Investigating opportunities for public presentation on the Program(i.e.Naples Native Plant Society, etc.). C. Ordinance Policy and Rules-Chair-Patricia Sherry; Members-Jacob Winge,John Psaras, Ms. Sherry reported the Subcommittee met in August and direction should be sought from the BCC on land acquisition priorities and policy initiatives. Speaker Commissioner Saunders addressed the Committee noting the BCC transferred$17M of the $35M in the Program's management fund. The funds will be returned via Ad Valorem tax revenue or monies potentially available from the new program following the voter referendum in 2018. This leaves up to$17M available for land acquisition at this time. VIII. Chair Committee Member Comments Chairman Poteet reported he will be meeting with Commissioner McDaniel to discuss the program and will provide a report to the Committee on the meeting. IX. Public General Comments None X. Staff Comments None October 9,2017 There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was adjourned by order of the chair at 10:22A.M. Conservation Collier Acq '. ion Advisory Committee Bill Poteet,Chairman These minutes approved . 3 Board/Committee on //—(3-/7 as presented � or as amended ' '�,