DSAC Minutes 12/06/2017December 6, 2017
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, December 6,2017
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 (Excused)
Clay Brooker
Brad Schiffer (Excused)
Chris Mitchell
Robert Mulhere
Mario Valle
Stan Chrzanowski
Norman Gentry
Marco Espinar
Ron Waldrop (Excused)
Laura Spurgeon DeJohn
Jeremy Sterk
ALSO PRESENT: Jamie French, Deputy Department Head
Judy Puig, Operations Analyst, Staff Liaison
Jeremy Frantz, LDC Manager
Mike Ossorio, Director, Code Enforcement Division
Jon Walsh, Chief Building Inspector
Matt Mclean, Director, Development Review
Ken Kovensky, Director, Operations and Regulatory Management
Mike Bosi, Zoning Division Director
Eric Fey, Public Utilities
Lorraine Lantz, Transportation Planning
December 6.2017
Any persons in need of the verhatim record ofthe meeting may request a copy ofthe audio recording
from the Collier County Growth Managemenl Departmenl.
I. Call to Order - Chairman
Chairman Varian called the meeting to order at 3:00pm
II. Approval ofAgenda
Mr. Mulhere moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Dunnavant. Carried unanimously 9 - 0.
IIII. Approval of Minutes from November 1,2017 Meeting
Mr. Valle moved to approve the minutes ofthe November I, 2017 meUing as presented. Second by
Mr. Mulhere. Carried unanimously 9 - 0.
Mr. Brooker arrived at 3:02pm.
IV. DSAC Position Vacancy Review & Vote
1. Re-appoint Clay Brooker Category: Attorney
Mr. Valle moved to recommend the Board of County Commissionerc appoint Clay Brooker to the
Development Services Advisory Committee. Second by Mr. Foley. Caruied unanimously 10 - 0.
2. Re-appoint Chris Mitchell Category: Engineer
Mr. Valle moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint Chris Mitchell to the
Development Services Advisory Committee. Second by Mr. Mulhere. Carried unanimously 10 -
0.
3. Re-appoint James Boughton Category: Architect
Mr. Mulhere moved to recommend the Board of CounE Commissioners appoint James Boughton
to the Development Services Advisory Committee. Second by Mr. Foley. Carried unanimously I0
-0.
Mr. Gentry arrived at 3:04pm.
VIIL Old Business (this item was heard after ltem IV.)
A. Emergency Fee Schedule [Jamie French] (this ilem was heard after item IV.)
Mr, French presented the Executive Summary " Recommendations to approve targeted reductions
in the Collier County Growth Management Department Services Fee Schedule related to application
and plan review fees in the event ofa Board of County Commissioners - declared disaster" dated
December 6,2017 for consideration. He noted:
o The Board of County Commissioners requested Staff to develop a policy for reducing
building fee applications for residential building repairs during times of emergency events.
o Staffdeveloped a draft of the policy and met with the Subcommittee who provided input on
the proposal.
. Based on the input, Stafffinalized the draft and the policy would include future emergency
events.
Mr. Mulhere moved to recommend the Board of County Commissiorrers opprove targeted
reductions in the Collier CounE Growth Management Department Services Fee Schedule related
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to application and plan review fees in the event of a Board of County Commissioners - declared
disasten Second by Mn Valle. Carried unanimously I I - 0.
V. Public Speakers
None
VI. StaffAnnouncements/Updates
A. Code Enforcement Division update - [Mike Ossoriol
Mr. Ossorio provided the report "Code Enforcement Division Monthly Report October 22, -
November 2 I , 201 7 Highlights " for information purposes. He noted Staff continues community
outreach activities including events such as toy or food drives at St. Mathews, Salvation Army, meet
and greets, etc. and has been participating in training courses for hurricane events.
B. Public Utilities Division update - [Tom Chmelik or designee]
Mr. Fey reported:
r The final day for curbside collection ofdebris related to Hurricane Irma will be December
15th at which time residents will be required to begin utilizing regular curbside debris
disposal in accordance with County policy.
o On Decembet 22"d, the County's public "drop off'locations for debris wilt close.o The estimate ofdebris removed as a result ofthe storm is currently 4.2M cubic yards.
o The County's acquisition of Golden Gate City's FGUA (Florida Govemmental Utility
Facility) is slated for March I, 2018.
. The Utilities Subcommittee discussion group will meet on December 19th at 3:00pm.
Ms. Spurgeon DeJohn arrived at 3: l4pm.
C. Growth Management DepartmenUTransportation Engineering and/or Planning - [Jay Ahmad
or designeel
Ms. Lantz provided a PowerPoint"Pine Ridge Corridor Congestion Study " which outlined options
for improvements to the Pine Ridge Road, Livingston Road, I-75 interchange corridor area. She
noted:
o The concepts under consideration for lmprovements at the intersectron of Livingston Road
and Pine Ridge Road include an overpass, jug handle or continuous flow haffic operation.
o A "Divergent Diamond" layout is under consideration for the I-75 interchange area.. The goal would be to reduce conflict points and enhance public safety with the work
including improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians.
e The extension of Whooperwill Lane to Livingston Road is also under consideration and the
County will be seeking input from the public on the proposals.
. The final decisions for the improvements will also factor in right of way constraints and
cosi/benefit of the various concepts.
D. County Fire Review update - [Shar Hingson and/or Shawn Hanson]
Ms. Hingson reported site plan reviews are at a2 day tum around and building plan review is at a 3
day turn around. Continuing education classes are scheduled for 12118117; ll9ll8;216118 and
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E. North Naples f ire Review update - [Dale Feyl
Mr. Fey reported in November plan reviews were completed at an average of 7 day tum around and
inspections are currently conducted in a I - 2 day timeframe.
F. Operations & Regulatory Mgmt. Division update [Ken Kovensky]
Mr. Kovensky submitted the "Collier County November 2017 Monthly Statistics" which outlined
building plan and land development review activities. The following was noted during his report:
r November 2017 generated 4,700 permit applications and the County is attempting to identify
those related to storm damage.
o Electronic permrtting now accounts for 45 percent ofapplications.
, Inspections averaged 877lday in November 2017.
o The Florida Building Code changes will require the County to close down their intemet
portal beginning on 12129117 at 5:00pm so Staff may address any changes required to the
platform.
o The County is implementing a new credit card security system on December 15h.
G. Development Review Division update [Matt Mcleanl
Mr. Mclean reported the task force which reviews intemal processes and levels of services will be
meeting in 2018. The participants will include Staff, representatives of the Collier Building
lndustry Association, consultants, etc.
VII. New Business
A. DSAC recommendation for 2017/2018 LDC Amendments [Jeremy Frantzl
Mr. Frantz presented the Memorandum " DSAC Recommendation for 2017/2018 LDC
Amendments" dated November 29,2017 for consideration. The Memorandum included the
proposed amendments and an analysis on the rationale for the changes. He noted they were
reviewed by the DSAC Land Development Review Subcommittee who provided input on the
proposals and recommended the proposed amendments be adopted per their discussions.
Mr. Brooker, Chairman of the Subcommittee reported the changes mainly consist of clarifications
and updates to the existing Land Development Code.
Mr, Brooker moyed lo recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the amendment
proposed to Section 4.02.06 (PL20160003642) which adds ah excmption to stsndards for
development in airport ;ones. Second by Mr. Foley. Carried unanimously 11 - 0. Mr. Mulhere
abstained.
Mr. Brooker moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt lhe following Land
Development Code amendments:
. Section 2.03.08: Modifications to the RFMUD and Rural Fringe Areas Map.
o Section 2.03.08 & 3.05.07: Modifications to the provisions of the NBMO.
o Section 4.02.14: Modifications to the Big Cypress ACSC and 5 zoning maps.
c Section 6.01.05: Requiring soil erosion and sediment control Best Management Practices for
1 &2-family, townhouses, and underground utility construction.
. Section 4.03.04: Clarifying Procedures for Lot Line Adj. and Lot Splits.
o Section 10.01.02: Clarifying uiteria for EII'As.
. Section 10.02.13 & 10.03.06: Clarifying PDI approval process.
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. Section 2.03.07, 4.02.01, 4.02.03, 4.02.04 & 4.02.06: Clarifiing dimensional standards for
accessory buildings and structures.
o Section 10.02.09: Removing limits on texts amendments to the LDC.. Section 9.04.04: Establishing an exception from an Administrative Variance for Minor A"fter-
the- Fact Encroachments -
. Section 2.03.03 & 2.03.04: Establishing martial arts, g)mnastics, and dance as permitted
uses in C-3 zoning district.
. Section 1.08.02 & 9.03.03: Re-codifying definition for "nonconforming lot of record. "
Second by Mr. Mulhere. Carried unanimously 12 - 0.
VIIL Old Business
B. LDC amendment to preservation standards and Conservation Collier land donations [Jeremy
Frantzl
Mr. Frantz presented the Memorandum "LDC amendment to preservation standards and
Conservation Collier land donalions " dated November 29, 2017 for information purposes. He noted
the proposed amendment was pulled from the Board of County Commissioner's December 12,2017
Consent Agenda and will be reviewed as a discussion item. Staffwill be making a presentation
which will include recommendations on the proposed amendment developed by the various advisory
boards including the DSAC.
Committee discussion occurred on whether any further recommendations should be provided to the
BCC.
The Committee determined no further recommendations are required, however requested Staff to
relay the concern the ftnal contenls ofthe proposed amendment are far beltond the original scope
of proposed amendmen, which was to ensure adequate funds remained into perpetuity for
maintaining lands held in the Conservalion Collier program.
Mr Foley left at 4:00pm
C, Chapter I Amendments for the new 6th Edition [Jon Walsh]
Mr. Walsh provided a draft of the amended County ordinance intended to address changes to the
Florida Building Code effective December 31,2017. The changes are intended to provide
clarifications and updates to the existing ordinance and Staffwill be allowed to close out any permit
that has been "open" for greater than l0 years as long as it is not deemed a life safety issue.
The Committee recommended the language for the 10 year "close out" allot+tonce ensure the
permit in question may not be "Jire related" and reference any ftre codes as ecessary.
Mr, Walsh reported he would be retuming with the draft for additional comments at a future
meeting.
Ix. Committee Member Comments
The Commitlee delermined to cancel the regularly scheduled January 2018 meeting.
X. Adjourn
Next Meeting Dates
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January 3, 2018 GMD conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm (Cancelled)
February 7, 20lE GMD conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm
March 7, 20lE GMD 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 4:21PM.
COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
amended
Chairman, William Varian
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