DSAC Minutes 11/01/2017November 1 , 2017
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COLINTY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, November 1,2017
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 (Excused)
James E. Boughton (Excused)
Clay Brooker
Brad Schiffer
Chris Mitchell
Robert Mulhere
Mario Valle
Stan Chrzanowski
Norman Gentry
Marco Espinar
Ron Waldrop
Laura Spurgeon DeJohn
Jeremy Sterk (Excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Jamie French, Deputy Department Head
Judy Puig, Operations Analyst, Staff Liaison
Trinify Scott, Manager, Transportation Planning
Eric Fey, Sr. Project Manager, Public Utilities
Jeremy Frantz, Senior Planner
Mike Ossorio, Director, Code Enforcement Division
Jon Walsh, Chief Building Inspector
Jay Ahmad, Director, Transportation Engineering
Matt Mclean, Director, Development Review
Rich Long, Director, Plans Review and Inspections
Ken Kovensky, Director, Operations and Regulatory Management
Mike Bosi, ZonhgDivision Director
Camden Smith, OPerations AnalYst
November l, 2017
Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the audio recording
from the Collier County Growth Management Departmenl.
I. Call to Order - Chairman
Chairman Varian called the meeting to order at 3:00pm
II. Approval ofAgenda
Mr, Valle moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Mulhere. Carried unanimously 10 - 0.
III. Approval of Minutes from September 6,2017 Meeting
Mr, Foky moved to approve the minutes of the September 6, 2017 meaing as presented. Second by
Mr. Valle. Carried unanimously 10 - 0.
IV. Public Speakers
None
Mr. Waldrop arrived at 3:03pm
V. StaffAnnouncements/Updates
A. Code Enforcement Division update - [Mike Ossorio]
Mr. Ossorio provided the report "Code Enforcement Division Monthly Report August 22, -
September 2 I , 2017 Highlights " for information purposes. He noted Staff:. Participated in "shelter duty" during Hurricane Irma and post storm, they delivered food and
water to those in needo Is coordinating with the Building Division on permit issues in relation to the storm event.o Is working on lot clearing and commercial landscaping requirements for replacement due to
storm damage.o Is providing input on changes to the County's fertilizer ordinance.o Participated in 'National Night Out," a public outreach endeavor where they provided
pamphlets and other literature to interested parties.
Under Committee discussion it was noted the County may |tant to review:. The list of approved canopy trees to determine if any changes should be made hased on the
damage caused by recent storm events.c The policy on tees planted adjacent to roadways, including if those that block roadways as
a result of storm damage should be removed instead of *stood back up" in an effort n
minimiTe the potential for impassable roadways following a storm event,
B. Public Utilities Division update - [Tom Chmelik or designee]
Mr. Fey reported:o The County continues their hurricane debris removal program with 269 trucks currently in
servlce.. The County has 857 pump stations and 90 percent of them were knocked off line during the
storm due to power outages.o The County currently has 44 portable generators and rented 141 generators to aid in
alleviating the issue and preventing sewer backups during the recovery.o The County will be conducting a review of the measures necessary to ensure vital pump
stations are equipped, or have access to emergency power during storm events.
November l, 2017
The Committee noted it would be beneficial for the County to prioritize which pump stations are
equipped with emergency power backup given some of the emergency shelters bathroom facilities
were immediately knocked off line during the storm.
C. Growth Management DepartmenUTransportation Engineering and/or Planning - [Jay Ahmad
or designeel
Mr. Ahmad reported, in response to inquiry of removing downed trees from storm that blocked
roadways, it is more cost effective to stand trees up rather than remove them and roadways were
quickly re-opened after storm. They are aware of the issue raised by the Committee and will be
reviewing the policy.
He provided an update on the following projects:
o Golden Gate Blvd. - East of Wilson to 1Sth - completed, working on punch list items.r Golden Gate Blvd. - lSth to Everslades Blvd. - Design/Build services contract being put out
to bid.r Immokalee Rd./Collier Blvd. lntersection substantially complete.o Chokoloskee bridee - major damage during the hurricane event due to floodwaters, re-
opened within 4 days after event, Sl/2M ofdamage, contracted extended.
o Vanderbilt Dr. bridses - soutl completed, north under construction.r White Blvd. Bridee - Behind schedule, contractor issues.
D. County Fire Review update - [Shar Hingson and/or Shawn Hanson]
Ms. Hingson noted:. Two fire stations damaged during the storm (Port of the Island and Everglade City) and two
fire fighters lost their homes,o 144 plan reviews were conducted in September. 33 site plans reviews in October.o A Fire Resistance Rated Wall Assemblies and Openings and Fire Stopping class provided by
the CCFAM and LCFMIA will be held on December 8, 2017.
Ms. Spurgeon DeJohn arrived at 3:25pm
E. North Naples Fire Review update - [Dale Feyl
Mr. Fey reported:o 462 site building plan reviews were conducted in September with a 9 day tumaround average
and 39 site development plan were reviewed with 5 day tumaround average.. Community volunteer provided equipment to aid in clearing roadways for emergency
responses for 2 days following the storm event.o Issuance of permits required for businesses seeking to re-open after experiencing storm
damage are a priority for Staff.
F. Operations & Regulatory Mgmt. Division update [Ken Kovensky]
Mr. Kovensky submitted the "Collier County September and October 2017 Monthly Statistics"
which outlined the building plan and land development review activities during the period. The
following was noted during his report:
o 4,473 permit applications were submitted in October.
. Electronic plan submittal is at 40 percent rate ofapplications for building plan review.
o The County is adding job bankers to address staffing needs as necessary.
November 1, 2017
Buildinq Fee Reouirements for Emergencv Events
Mr. French reported:. An item was heard by the Board of County Commissioners whereby permit fee refunds were
requested certain parties rebuilding homes after the wildfire event.o The BCC denied the request however Staff is reviewing fee requirements during declared
emergency events for any changes that should be implemented.o Staff is looking for DSAC to forrn a Subcommittee to assist in t}re endeavor.
The Committee reported Mr. Varian, Mr. Mulhere, Mn Valle, Mr. Gentry, Mr. Schiffer and Mn
Dunnavant will serve on lhe Subcommittee.
Mr. French provided the following updates:o The Growth Management building on Horseshoe Drive sustained storm damage and the roof
and AC units to be replaced.. Structures located in the flood hazard area with damage in excess of 50 percent of value will
be required to be elevated to 1 foot above BFE before any reconstruction is undertaken. The
requirement includes concrete structures.
The Committee noted Staff should investigate the feasibiliE of updating the County LIDAR map.
Mr. Mulhere left the meeting at 3:55pm
G. Development Review Division update [Matt Mcleanl
Mr, Mclean reported
o Right of Way permits will now be issued by the Development Review Staff during the
application process.
o Text messaging for notifications of 800 series inspections for single family homes is now
available.
The Committee recommended the applicant/contractor/consuhants, etc. be notifred about the
change in the processfor issuance of right of way permits at the pre application conference.
Mr. Valle left the meeting at 4:00pm
VI. New Business
A. NIM Discussion [Mike Bosi]
Mr. Bosi provided an update on the requirements for documenting Neighborhood Information
Meetings noting:r The Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC) requested Staff to review the procedures
for the public meetings which now include the applicant coordinating the meeting. Staff also
attends the meeting to witness the proceedings.o The CCPC recommended a verbatim transcript of the proceeding be prepared to document all
public comments and/or commitments agreed to by the applicant.o Staffis reviewing the process and will be making recommendations on items such as what
the County's role should be in the process, if audio/video should be required, who is
responsible to coordinate the meetings, the written record required, etc. and will be
coordinating with the DSAC on the activity.
November 1, 2017
B. Zoning web page re-organization [Mike Bosi/Camden Smith]
Ms. Smith provided the document "Collier County Zoning Division lfebsite" for information
purposes and provided an overview of the proposed revamped web site for the Zoning Division. The
goal is to ensure it is as user friendly as possible.
The Committee recommended the following design considerations:
I . Develop the site based on the most frequently accessed content as opposed to the organizational
structure of the Division.
2. Identify any acronyms used on the site.
3. Ensure "related linla" are easy to identifi and navigate (i.e. FEMA).
4. Provide an employee master contact list on the site.
C. LDC Amendments Update [Jeremy Frantz]o The new cycle will consist of 12 - 13 proposed amendments and are slated to be heard by the
BCC in early 201 8.o The DSAC Land Development Review Subcommittee will be convened to review the
proposed amendments and provide comments and./or recommendations to the fulI Committee
as necessary.o The proposed amendment to Section 3.05.07 (Preservation Standards) is scheduled to be
heard by the BCC in December and he provided a copy of the proposed changes for
information purposes. The DSAC's recommendation is included in the information going
forward to the BCC.
Committee discussion occurred on the proposed amendment to Section 3.05.07 noting:. They previously provided a recommendation on the proposed amendment to the BCC for
their consideration.. Concem was expressed the changes proposed by the CCPC and Conservation Collier
discourage (or eliminate) the potential for parties to donate land or provide monetary
payment in lieu of a donation to the County.. It may be beneficial to provide a further statement to the BCC on the Committee's concems.
The Committee requesled Stal| to place the item on next meeting Agenda to review the proposed
amendment to determine if any further comment should be provided to the BCC.
D. Chapter I Amendments for the new 6th Edition [Jon Walsh]
Mr. Walsh reported:o The amended Florida Building Code is scheduled to take affect 12131117.o Staff will be reviewing the County Ordinance and proposing any changes as necessary in
order to conform to the new code.. Items to be addressed include Temporary Certificates of Occupancy, phased permitting,
expired permits, hurricane preparation, etc.
The Committee noled:
1. The City of Naples has requiremenls for hurrtcane preparation and it may be benejicial to
review those standards for information purposes.
2. Staff shoukl review the County's Administrative Code to determine if any changes are
required such as references to the code, etc.
VIII.
November 1, 2017
OId Business
None
Committee Member Comments
Chairman Varian reported Clay Brooker, Stan Chrzanowski, Jim Boughton and Chris Mitchell's terms
on the Committee are expiring and if they are interested in continuing to serve, they should file the
necessary applications with Staff.
Adjourn
Next Meeting Dates
December 6, 2017 GMD Conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm
January 3, 2018 GMD Conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm
February 7, 2018 GMD conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm
March 7, 2018 GMD conference Room 610 - 3:fi) pm
There being no further business for the good ofthe County, the meeting was adjourned by the order
of the Chair at 4:45PM.
COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ADVISORY CON1MITTEE
These Minutes were approved by the Board/Chairman on , as presented
amended
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