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Agenda 04/24/2012 Item # 9B4/24/2012 Item 9.B. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve Proposed Evaluation and Appraisal Report -Based Amendments to the Collier County Growth Management Plan, Ordinance 89 -05, as Amended, for transmittal to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for review and Objections, Recommendations and Comments (ORC) response. [Transmittal Hearing] OBJECTIVE: For the Board of County Commissioners to review the proposed Evaluation and Appraisal Report-Based Growth Management Plan amendments and consider approving them for Transmittal to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and other agencies for their preliminary review for compliance with Florida Statutes. CONSIDERATIONS: Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes, also known as the "Community Planning Act" (prev., the "Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act "), requires all local governments within the State of Florida to maintain comprehensive planning programs based upon an adopted local government comprehensive plan. As part of this process, the local government must monitor changing conditions and must use this information to guide periodic amendments to the local comprehensive plan a/k/a growth management plan (GMP). The periodic amendment process, which occurs once every seven years, as described in Section 163.3191, F.S., as amended in 2011 (by section 20 of Florida HB 7207,, also known as chapter 2011- 139, Laws of Florida (2011)) is a two -phase process. It begins with the preparation, by the local government, of an Evaluation & Appraisal Report (EAR). The EAR evaluates the performance of the various Elements of the local government comprehensive plan since the previous EAR -based amendment process. It assesses the successes and failures of the various Goals, Objectives, Policies, and programs included within the local comprehensive plan, and it provides recommendations for necessary changes. Additionally, the EAR is the primary means by which the local plan can respond to changes in federal, state or regional planning requirements. The recommendations contained in the EAR become the basis of proposed amendments to the local government comprehensive plan, the second phase in the amendment process. Collier County's first EAR was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 16, 1996. The subsequent EAR -based amendments were adopted on October 18, 1997. The second EAR, which reviewed the performance of Collier County's Growth Management Plan (GMP) from October 1997 to July 2003, was adopted on July 27, 2004. The third EAR, which reviewed the performance of the GMP from July 2004 through 2010, was adopted by the BCC on January 31, 2011. The then Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA), which had oversight for comprehensive plans, amendments, and EARs for local governments, found the 2011 EAR sufficient on April 12, 2011. The amendments that are the subject of this Executive Summary are limited in scope primarily to those recommended in the EAR. Though not necessarily recommended by specific reference in the EAR, general updating and word - smithing ( "housecleaning ") amendments are allowed as part of this amendment process; these include the wholesale removal of references to Rule 9J -5 of Florida Administrative Code (FA. C.) and properly referencing applicable sections of Chapter 163 of Florida Statute made necessary by the State's adoption of Florida HB 7207, also known as chapter 2011 -139, Laws of Florida (2011), updating -1- Evaluation and Appraisal Report -Based Amendments to the Collier County Growth Management Plan Transmittal Executive Summary Packet Page -178- 4/24/2012 Item 9.13. ordinance designation numbers, revising /correcting government agency names, reformatting, etc. [Sidenote: with the adoption of HB 7207, the "R " in the "EAR " process now stands for "Review " rather than "Report".] Within each [Exhibit "A "] Element provided in the binder, Goals and Objectives may appear, whether or not they are recommended for change. Where a Goal or Objective itself is recommended for change, it is accompanied by a [bracketed notation] indicating the nature of such change and its present page location in the Element for reference. Goals and Objectives also appear within each [Exhibit "A "] Element simply to provide context where changes have been directed to subsequent policies, but not to the Goals or Objectives themselves. As noted, additional detail related to the proposed modifications may be found in the adopted EAR Assessment and Recommendations report included for each Element in this binder. A notable difference of the presently proposed EAR -based amendments from the amendments recommended within the EAR is found in the Golden Gate Area Master Plan (GGAMP). During the EAR transmittal and adoption hearings, a number of initially - recommended changes were withdrawn from consideration, with the suggestion that they be deferred until taken up again under a comprehensive re -study of the GGAMP. These withdrawn changes will remain unaddressed in the short term, until the BCC directs staff to initiate the re- study. It should be noted that at the January 25, 2011 BCC public hearing, the BCC directed staff to delay the re -study and reconsider the question at a later date. Another difference is found in the Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP). The IAMP necessitates a map change to reflect the revised boundaries of the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System. Interim measures are being applied to this area until the Immokalee Area Master Plan is updated — by way of a separate GMP amendment. The CCPC recommends the interim requirement of applying Policy 6.1.2.b of the CCME to the existing Lake Trafford Camp Keais Strand System. This interim requirement is the RFMUD Neutral Lands native vegetation retention requirement of 60 percent, not to exceed 45 percent preservation of the total site area. The CCPC decision was based on staff's opinion that the 60 percent vegetation retention requirement is what was intended in Policy 6.2.5 of the CCME and what staff applies today. This route short- circuits an official interpretation of the GMP and avoids any takings claims as the CCPC is not changing the preservation requirement, just clarifying a possible ambiguity. If County staff or the CCPC desire to increase the retention requirement beyond 60 percent, then it must be done by a GMP amendment and LDC amendment with incentives in order to avoid a Bert Harris or takings claim. One additional difference of the presently proposed EAR -based amendments from the amendments recommended within the EAR surrounds the County's Master Mobility Plan (MMP). The proposed MMP and the potential policy and objective recommendations remain under review. All GMP amendments generated by the MMP will be processed in a stand -alone GMP amendment cycle. These EAR -based GMP amendments, as noted, are affected by the adoption of HB 7207, also known as chapter 2011 -139, Laws of Florida (2011), which took place after the January 2011 BCC adoption of the EAR, but prior to the preparation of these materials. Most notable of these effects will be the -2- Evaluation and Appraisal Report -Based Amendments to the Collier County Growth Management Plan Transmittal Executive Summary Packet Page -179- 4/24/2012 Item 9.13. wholesale removal of references to Rule 9J -5 of the Florida Administrative Code (FA. C.) from the Elements and Sub - Elements of the GMP. HB 7207 repealed all of Rule 9J -5 and moved approximately one - quarter of its provisions into [Chapter 163 ofJ Florida Statutes (F.S.), or into other regulations. Remnants of Rule 9J -5 will continue to be used for technical assistance and the County may eventually choose to incorporate certain parts of the defunct Rule into the GMP. The proposed EAR -based GMP amendments are not affected, however, by the recent adoption of HB 7207, also known as chapter 2011 -139, Laws of Florida insofar as the State agencies' amendment review process and timetable. Plan amendments based on an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) have not been expedited by the new legislation or law, as have some other processes subject to State review and oversight. The proposed EAR -based GMP amendments will continue to follow the traditional review process, including the full review and assessment period given to the Division of Community Planning (DCP) in the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) that its predecessor, the Department of Community Affairs, enjoyed. The adoption of HB 7207 has affected the requirements of the earlier- adopted HB 697, regarding greenhouse gas emissions, and energy efficiency and conservation. While no longer statutorily required, the Objectives and Policies within the EAR for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conserving energy already proposed for change are retained. Their promotion is essential to encourage energy efficient land use patterns and discourage urban sprawl through transportation and conservation strategies, particularly the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. These strategies associated with transportation, land use and conservation are still relevant to the County and should be strongly contemplated to remain. Two new Objectives and 23 new Policies are proposed in these amendments, as follows: Solid Waste Sub - Element: seven new Policies (2.9, 2.10, 2.11, 2.12, 2.13, 2.14, 3.5); Transportation Element: one new Objective- Policy pairing (Obj. 13, 13.1); Conservation and Coastal Management Element (CCME): two new Policies (3.1.5, 10.1.2,); Housing Element: one new Objective (Obj. 9) and eleven new Policies (1. 1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, and 9.5), and, Economic Element: two new Policies (3.15, 4.1). Additionally, two new maps are created: Coastal High Hazard Area Map, and Coastal High Hazard Area Comparison Map (the countywide Future Land Use Map already identifies the CHHA — these two maps provide greater detail). The Collier County BCC adopted its third Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) on January 31, 2011, establishing the basis for these proposed amendments. The only notable deviations from the direction provided by the EAR are the following: FLUE Item Not Previously Part of EAR -based GMPAs: The [availability of] Early Entry TDR Bonus Credits associated with the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Severance Application process was last extended until March 27, 2012, the deadline ending at close of business or 5:00 p.m., March 27, 2012. All applications submitted prior to the deadline will be processed per application requirements, as the amendments will not become effective until after final approval of the Adopted 2011 EAR -based GMP amendments — sometime later this fall/winter of 2012. The Rural Fringe Mixed Use District: Sending Lands provision B.l.C.6, of the FLUE is introduced and will be considered for Adoption to extend the Early Entry TDR Bonus to be -3- Evaluation and Appraisal Report -Based Amendments to the Collier County Growth Management Plan Transmittal Executive Summary Packet Page -180- 4/24/2012 Item 9.13. available for a period of ten years after the adoption of the LDC amendment implementing this provision, or until September 27, 2015. IAMP Item Not Previously Part of EAR -based GMPAs: The Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System is presently identified on the Immokalee Area Master Plan (LAMP) Future Land Use Map. This item would amend that Map to accurately depict the boundaries of those wetlands, as identified through staff analysis of more recent data, and to change the name in the map legend to correlate with that listed in the COME. (Refer to CCME support data and analysis located behind TAB 4 of the Transmittal booklet.) Amendments Commentary: A final set of policies contained in the Housing Element and the Conservation and Coastal Management Element (COME) were presented at the CCPC Transmittal hearing continued to March 1 and 6 with the CCPC, mostly agreeing with staff. The exceptions are CCME Policies 10.1.5 and 10.1.6. CCME Policies 10.1.5 & 10.1.6 (re: development of marinas and other water - related and water - dependent uses in marine wetlands) Staff maintains its recommendation to delete Policies 10.1.5 and 10.1.6 from the CCME. They are difficult to implement as there are no specific criteria in the CCME or Land Development Code, and certain terms, such as "destruction of mangroves" and "providing for general public use" are not defined. As written, the Policies would apply to all water - dependent and water - related uses that propose to destroy marine wetlands, including waterfront residential development. Marine wetlands are already regulated by State and Federal agencies, including the requirement to mitigate for impacts to mangroves and other marine wetlands to insure no net loss of wetland function; Because of this mitigation requirement, the County staff view is that these wetlands have not been "destroyed ". Therefore the threshold to implement the Policies has not occurred. Further explanation and justification of staff's recommendation is contained in the "Consolidated Staff Report" to the CCPC, beginning on page 25. The CCPC recommendation to retain Policies 10.1.5 and 10.1.6 would allow the County to address these issues and develop the specific criteria needed to implement these Policies. The lack of clear direction provided by terms used in the Policies, such as "destruction of mangroves" and "providing for general public use ", are not considered impediments, but provides opportunities for — and places the responsibility on — the developer who would destroy marine wetlands. In this manner, these Policies are thought to augment and compliment any State or Federal regulations at the local level. FLUE & CCME (re: CHHA boundary revisions and native vegetation retention standards The EAR calls for the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) boundary to be revised in accordance with the latest modeling from the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council. The boundary contracts in -4- Evaluation and Appraisal Report -Based Amendments to the Collier County Growth Management Plan Transmittal Executive Summary Packet Page -181- 4/24/2012 Item 9.B. some areas and expands in others, but overall more properties fall within the CHHA. The EAR also provides for the Density Rating System, which is used to determine eligible residential density for most Urban area projects, to be revised to: 1) eliminate the Traffic Congestion Area (TCA) and associated 1 dwelling unit per acre (DU /A) density reduction from the eligible base density of 4 DU /A for properties lying within the TCA; 2) adopt a 1 DU /A reduction factor for properties lying within the CHHA (with one exception, the proposed CHHA lies seaward of the TCA, thus fewer properties would be subject to this density reduction factor); 3) replace reference to the TCA with reference to the CHHA for the Roadway Access and Proximity to Activity Center (density bands) bonuses (result: more properties eligible for these bonuses); and, 4) prohibit application of the Conversion of Commercial Zoning and Affordable- Workforce Housing bonuses within the CHHA (result: fewer properties eligible for these bonuses). As noted in number 4 above, fewer properties would be eligible for certain density bonuses, and as noted in number 2 above, there are some properties that would newly become subject to a [CHHA] density reduction factor. The CCPC expressed concerns about loss of property rights for both instances, and recommended the two bonuses remain applicable within the CHHA and that the density reduction factor not be applied to those properties newly subject to it. Also, for those properties. that would newly be within the CHHA, they would be subject to the existing CCME Policy 6. 1.1 regarding native. vegetation retention requirements — which are more stringent within the CHHA for properties developed as residential or mixed use and between 2.5 and <20 acres in size. Based upon concern over impact upon property rights, the CCPC recommended these properties remain subject to the less stringent vegetation retention requirements, and recommended a map be adopted that would identify these properties (the proposed Coastal High Hazard Area Comparison Map). FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact, other than the costs associated with legal advertisements, results from the Transmittal of these GMP amendments to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for their review and comment. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: These GMP amendments have been prepared primarily based upon the 2011 EAR. Transmittal of these amendments to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and other agencies will trigger their review of these amendments and subsequent preparation and rendering of an Objections, Recommendations and Comment (ORC) Report. This ORC Report will be considered as Collier County holds Adoption hearings on these amendments. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: These EAR -based GMP amendments have been prepared in accordance with the requirements and procedures contained in Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. Per Collier County Resolution No. 97 -431, a simple majority vote of the Board is necessary for approval at the Transmittal hearing of a Growth Management Plan amendment. [HFAC] EAC RECOMMENDATION: The Environmental Advisory Council reviewed these GMP amendments on December 7, 2011. Their recommendations have been incorporated into the amendments as they appear in the Exhibit "A "s for the Conservation & Coastal Management Element, Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element, and, Drainage Sub - Element (Stormwater Management). Also, the EAC forwarded five recommendations outside the scope of the EAR recommendations, as follows: -5- Evaluation and Appraisal Report -Based Amendments to the Collier County Growth Management Plan Transmittal Executive Summary Packet Page -182- 4/24/2012 Item 9. B. Drainage Sub - Element, Policy 3.1: Provide alternative direction in or after Policy 1.3 for identifying properties [such as Pepper Ranch and the Caracara property] where Conservation Collier or other comparable public entity could apply, or bank, wetland mitigation and panther habitat mitigation credits for County projects; this would be accomplished with revising 1.3 or with a new Policy stating, "Municipal entities may use Conservation Collier lands, such as but not limited to, Pepper Ranch, Caracara Prairie and other properties as acquired, for wetland and wildlife mitigation ". 2. Drainage Sub - Element: Provide direction in or after Policy 6.3 for reducing discharge rates to pre- development levels, as found in the Watershed Management Plan, as a return to compliance. A new Goal after Policy 6.3 may be needed to introduce a new subsequent Policy. 3. Conservation & Coastal Management Element, Policy 4.1.3: Revise .Policy to require the "determination of actual, as opposed to permitted, agricultural pumpage; and, add the phrase "if and when available ". Policy to read as follows, "The County in coordination with the South Florida Water management District shall work with the agricultural community to devise a method for determining actual agricultural pumpage, when and if available." 4. Conservation & Coastal Management Element, Objective 7.1 and/or Policy 7.1.2: Consideration should be given to assuming more of the responsibilities for listing endangered and protected species and issuing "take" permits, rather than deferring to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; this would be accomplished with revising Objective 7.1. and/or Policy 7.1.2 to add no. 4 that may read, "Within a year the County shall reassess taking control of the process of take permits for listed species, currently done by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission." 5. Conservation & Coastal Management Element: Add a new policy or revise an existing policy to address low impact development (LID) practices and policies; this would be accomplished with the following text, "Within two years from the adoption of this policy, the Couply shall publish a Low Impact Development (LID) Manual and enact LID land development code regulation to reduce stormwater runoff from all private and public developments and redevelopments." It is at the discretion of the BCC whether or not to initiate these GMP amendments as part of a regular amendment cycle. CCPC RECOMMENDATION: The Collier County Planning Commission held their required public hearing January 26, February 16, March 1 and March 6, 2012. The CCPC voted 5 -0 to forward the EAR -based Growth Management Plan amendments to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation to approve as presented in the Exhibit "A" for each element or sub - element and transmit to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Speakers: There were two speakers (on 1/26), who expressed their concerns over certain aspects of the recommended EAR -based amendments, while being generally in support. These speakers addressed items in the CCME (marinas and marine wetlands), FLUE (CHHA boundary revisions and native vegetation preservation standards) and Housing Element (affordable housing). There were three -6- Evaluation and Appraisal Report -Based Amendments to the Collier County Growth Management Plan Transmittal Executive Summary Packet Page -183- 4/24/2012 Item 9.13. speakers (on 3/6), who explained their preferences for staff recommended versions of certain amendments, particularly in the Housing Element and the COME. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approve these EAR - based GMP amendments for Transmittal to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and other agencies as recommended by the CCPC, and provide direction upon the deletion or retention of Policies 10. 1.5 & 10. 1.6 of the COME. Prepared by: Corby Schmidt, AICP, Principal Planner Comprehensive Planning Section, Land Development Services Department, Growth Management Division/Planning and Regulation PLEASE NOTE: Due to the substantial quantity of materials comprising this Transmittal Hearing binder, only the essential documents, such as the Executive Summary and transmitting Resolution, are being provided within the SIRE system. All materials are being provided in hard copy format a full two weeks prior to the scheduled Transmittal Hearing date. For documents being distributed by both SIRE and in binders directly from Comprehensive Planning staff, the materials provided through SIRE are the same versions as those materials provided in hard copy format and do not dif er. Attachments: 1) Cover memo from the Comprehensive Planning Manager to the BCC; 2) Consolidated Transmittal Staff Report to CCPC; 3) GMP Elements with Staff & CCPC Recommendations, including Support Documents as provided to the CCPC; 4) Florida Department of Community Affairs EAR sufficiency letter; 5) Collier County 2011 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR); 6) BCC Transmittal Legal Advertisement; 7) CCPC Transmittal Legal Advertisement and Affidavit; 8) Transmittal Resolution; 9) Exhibit "A" texts & maps; GAMES Planning Services \Comprehensive\2011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTS \BCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments \Executive Summary 2011 EAR - based GMPAs - Transmittal_3- 28- 12.docx 2 April 2012 CS -7- Evaluation and Appraisal Report -Based Amendments to the Collier County Growth Management Plan Transmittal Executive Summary Packet Page -184- 4/24/2012 Item 9.B. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 9.B. Item Summary: Recommendation to approve Proposed Evaluation and Appraisal Report - Based Amendments to the Collier County Growth Management Plan, Ordinance 89 -05, as Amended, for transmittal to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for review and Objections, Recommendations and Comments (ORC) response. [Transmittal Hearing] Meeting Date: 4/24/2012 Prepared By Name: SchmidtCorby Title: Planner, Principal,Comprehensive Planning 4/2/2012 10:44:09 AM Approved By Name: PuigJudy Title: Operations Analyst, GMD P &R Date: 4/2/2012 11:01:25 AM Name: BosiMichael Title: Manager - Planning,Comprehensive Planning Date: 4/2/2012 2:40:19 PM Name: BosiMichael Title: Manager - Planning,Comprehensive Planning Date: 4/2/2012 2:41:04 PM Name: BosiMichael Title: Manager - Planning,Comprehensive Planning Date: 4/2/2012 2:41:33 PM Name: MarcellaJeanne Title: Executive Secretary,Transportation Planning Date: 4/9/2012 8:22:57 AM Name: AshtonHeidi Title: Section Chief /Land Use- Transportation,County Attor Packet Page -185- Date: 4/13/2012 5:00:08 PM Name: IsacksonMark Title: Director -Corp Financial and Mgmt Svs,CMO Date: 4/16/2012 9:58:16 AM Name: KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney Date: 4/17/2012 9:45:30 AM Name: OchsLeo Title: County Manager Date: 4/17/2012 11:31:15 AM Packet Page -186- 4/24/2012 Item 9.13. 4/24/2012 Item 9.B. RESOLUTION NO. 12- A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROPOSING 2011 EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) BASED AMENDMENTS TO THE COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN, ORDINANCE 89 -05, AS AMENDED, SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT; TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT; SANITARY SEWER SUB- ELEMENT, POTABLE WATER SUB- ELEMENT, DRAINAGE SUB- ELEMENT, SOLID WASTE SUB - ELEMENT, AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB- ELEMENT OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT; HOUSING ELEMENT; RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT; CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT; INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT; FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND MAP SERIES; GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN ELEMENT; ECONOMIC ELEMENT; PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES ELEMENT; AND AMEND THE IMMOKALEE AREA MASTER PLAN ELEMENT FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO REVISE THE LAKE TRAFFORD /CAMP KEAIS STRAND SYSTEM; AND FURTHERMORE RECOMMENDING TRANSMITTAL OF THESE AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. WHEREAS, Collier County, pursuant to Section 163.3161, et. seq., Florida Statutes, the Florida Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act, was required to prepare and adopt a comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners adopted the Collier County Growth Management Plan on January 10, 1989; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 163.3191, Florida Statutes (2010), Collier County adopted its Evaluation and Appraisal Report ( "EAR ") of the Growth Management Plan on January 31, 2011 by Resolution No. 2011 -24; and WHEREAS, the EAR identified provisions of the Growth Management Plan that need to be amended; and WHEREAS, Collier County has prepared EAR -based plan amendments to the following elements of its Growth Management Plan: Capital Improvement Element; Transportation Element; Sanitary Sewer Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element; Potable Water Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element; Drainage Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element; Solid Waste Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element; Words underlined are additions; Words stFUGk thFough. are deletions EAR -based GMPA/3 -23 -12 Packet Page -187- 4/24/2012 Item 9.13. Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element; Housing Element; Recreation and Open Space Element; Conservation and Coastal Management Element; Intergovernmental Coordination Element; Future Land Use Element; Golden Gate Area Master Plan Element; Economic Element; Public Schools Facilities Element; Immokalee Area Master Plan Element; and WHEREAS, on January 26, 2012, February 16, 2012, March 1, 2012 and March 6, 2012, the Collier County Planning Commission considered the proposed EAR -based amendments to the Growth Management Plan pursuant the of authority said amendments to boy StheioBoa6rd31of , County Statutes, and recommended approval Commissioners; and WHEREAS, on April 24, 2012, the Board of County Commissioners at a public hearing approved the transmittal of the proposed EAR -based amendments to the Growth Management Plan to the state land planning agency in accordance with Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, upon receipt of Collier County's proposed EAR -based Growth Management Plan Amendments, the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has sixty (60) days to review the proposed EAR -based amendments and DEO must transmit, in writing, to Collier County, its comments along with any objections and any recommendations for modification, within said sixty (60) days pursuant to Section 163.3184(4), Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, Collier County, upon receipt of the written comments from DEO, must adopt, adopt with changes or not adopt the proposed Growth Management Plan Amendments within one - hundred - eighty (180) days of such receipt pursuant to Section 163.3184(4), Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, after the DEO makes a determination of completeness of the adopted EAR - based Growth Management Plan Amendments, the DEO has forty-five (45) days to review and determine if the Plan Amendments are in compliance with the Community Planning Act of 2011, pursuant to Section 163.3184(4), Florida Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: The Board of County Commissioners hereby approves the proposed EAR -Based Growth Management Plan Amendments, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference herein, for the purpose of transmittal to the Department of Economic Opportunity thereby initiating the required State evaluation of the Growth Management Plan Amendments, prior to final adoption and State determination of compliance with the Community Planning Act of 2011. Words underlined are additions; Words etr�� are deletions 2 EAR -based GMPA/3 -23 -12 Packet Page -188- THIS RESOLUTION adopted after motion, second and majority vote this .2012. ATTEST: DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK Deputy Clerk Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: Heidi Ashton - Cicko, Assistant County Attorney Section Chief, Land Use /Transportation Attachment: Exhibit A — Text and Maps I 1 -CMP- 00813/22 4/24/2012 Item 9.13 day of BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA M. FRED W. COYLE, Chairman Words underlined are additions; Words stw& th ugh are deletions 3 EAR -based GMPA/3 -23 -12 Packet Page -189- h BAD Wednesday,Ap014,2012 * NAPLES DAILY NEWS 4I24I2012 Item 9.8. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE OF RESOLUTION Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in the Boardroom, Third floor Commission. Chambers, Col- lier County Government Center, 3299 E: Tamtami Trail, Naples, Florida 34112. The Board of County Commissioners; will hold a public hearing to consider the transmittal of the following County Resolution, 2011 EAR -Based Amend= ments to the Collier County Growth Management Plana The meeting will commence at 9:00 A.M. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the Transmittal of the EAR -Based amendments to the Growth Manage mend Plan; specifically to the Capital Improvement Element, Transportation Element, Sanitary Sewer Sub - Element, . Potable Water Sub - Element, Drainage Sub - Element; Solid Waste Sub - Element and Natural Groundwater AWffw Recharge Sub- Element of the Public Facilities Element, Housing Element, Recreation and Open Space Element. Conservation and Coastal Management Element, Intergovernmental Coordination Element, Future Land Use Ele= ment and Future Land Use Map and Map Series, Golden Gate Area Master Plan Element, Economic Element, . Public Schools Facilities Element; and Immokalee Area Master Plan Elemant; and a recommendation for Transmit- tal to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. The Resolution Title is as follows:. RESOLUTION NO. 12--- A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROPOSING 2011 EVALUATION AND ; APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) BASED AMENDMENTS TO. THE COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN, ORDINANCE 89 -05, AS AMENDED, SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE Cvrm.IMPROvEMENT. ELE MENT TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT; SANITARY SEWER SUB- ELEMENT POTABLE WATER SUB - ELEMENT, DRAINAGE SUB - ELEMENT,' SOLID WASTE SUB- ELEMENT AND. NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB - ELEMENT OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT; HOUSING ELEMENT; RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT; CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT INTERGOVERN- MENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT; PUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND MAP SERIES; GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN ELEMENT; ECONOMIC ELEMENT, PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES ELEMENT, AND IMMOKALEE AREA MASTER PLAN ELEMENT FUTURE. LAND. USE MAP TO REVISE THE LAKE TRAFFORD /CAMP KEAIS STRAND SYSTEM; AND FURTHERMORE RECOMMENDING TRANSMITTAL OF THESE AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. .. Collier. County ..... R1olda 1 3 � Y 9 All interested parties are invited to appear and be heard. Copies of the proposed amendments are avat[able for inspection at the Comprehensive Planning Section of the Land Development Services Department, 2800 N. Horse shoe Drive, Naples, Florida between the hours of 8 :00 A.M. and 5:00 RM;, Monday. throUg Friday, or website Unk: hftp://www.colli6rgov,,notAndox.as'px?-page=3286. Any questions pertaining to these documents should be directed to the Comprehensive Planning Section. (239 252 - 2400). Written comments filed with the Comprehensive Planning Section of. Land Developmeht Services Ae ; partment prior to Tuesday, April 24,2D12, will be read and considered at the public hearing. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Collier County board of County Commissioners .with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of that proceeding, and for such purpose he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings Is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in the proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance, Please contact the Collier County. Facilities Management Department, located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East Suite 101, Naples, Florida 34112, (239) 252 -8380, Assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are available in the County Commissioners' Office: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FL FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMAN DWIGHT E: BROCK, CLERK . By: Ann Jennejohn, Deputy Clerk. (SEAL) Na. 2401 631 67 - April 4 2012 Packet Page -190- Item #9B BCC -GMP 2011 EAR -BASED AMENDMENTS COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING SUBMITTED AGENDA COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN awe 1 a :aE I atle awa I awE em FUTURE LAND YiE YAP^ —a ° 1 C__ c.�.m se.w 1 .�" i. �: n ' o w N f y�x.. ,C 1 a w E 1 - - - - - - - --- - - --- -- a w E I a w a I a aE a 1 K u l 2011 EAR -Based Amendments Collier County Planning Commission January 26, 2012 [continued to 2/16/2012, 3/01/2012, and 3/06/20121 Board of County Commissioners April 24, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS BCC - Transmittal of 2011 EAR -Based GNW Amendments April 24, 2012 Agenda Table of Contents 1) TAB: Memorandum DOCUMENT: Cover memo from the Comprehensive Planning Manager to the BCC 2) TAB: Executive Summary DOCUMENT: Executive Summary to BCC 3) TAB: Staff Report DOCUMENTS: Consolidated Transmittal Staff Report to the CCPC, containing the cumulative recommendations of CCPC as approved on March 06, 2012 4) TAB: CCPC Recommended Changes DOCUMENTS: GMP Elements appearing as cumulative recommendations of CCPC, as approved on March 06, 2012; including support documents as provided to CCPC 5) TAB: EAR DOCMENTS: Florida Department of Community Affairs letter finding EAR sufficient; Collier County 2011 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) 6) TAB: Legal Advertising DOCUMENTS: BCC Transmittal Legal Advertisement; CCPC Transmittal Legal Advertisement & Affidavit 7) TAB: Resolution DOCUMENT: Transmittal Resolution; Exhibits `A' text and maps, as follows: 8) TAB: CIE DOCUMENTS: Capital Improvement Element 9) TAB: TE DOCUMENTS: Transportation Element 10) TAB: SS Sub - Element DOCUMENTS: Sanitary Sewer Sub- Element/Public Facilities Element 11) TAB: PW Sub - Element DOCUMENTS: Potable Water Sub- Element/Public Facilities Element 12) TAB: Drainage Sub - Element DOCUMENTS: Drainage Sub- Element/Public Facilities Element 13) TAB: SW Sub - Element DOCUMENTS: Solid Waste Sub- Element/Public Facilities Element 14) TAB: NGWAR Sub - Element DOCUMENTS: Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub- Element/Public Facilities Element 15) TAB: HE DOCUMENTS: Housing Element 1 16) TAB: ROSE DOCUMENTS: Recreation & Open Space Element 17) TAB: CCME DOCUMENTS: Conservation & Coastal Management Element 18) TAB: ICE DOCUMENTS: Intergovernmental Coordination Element 19) TAB: FLUE DOCUMENTS: Future Land Use Element 20) TAB: GGAMP DOCUMENTS: Golden Gate Area Master Plan 21) TAB: EE DOCUMENTS: Economic Element 22) TAB: PSFE DOCUMENTS: Public Schools Facilities Element 23 TAB: IAMP/FLUM DOCUMENTS: Immokalee Area Master Plan/Future Land Use Map Revision to Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System boundary 2 To: Leo Ochs, County Manager and the Collier Board of County Commissioners (BCC) From: Mike Bosi, AICP, Comprehensive Planning Manager Through: Nick Casalanguida, Deputy Administrator, Growth Management Date: March 27, 2012 RE: Overview of Transmittal Hearing of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) -based Growth Management Plan (GMP) amendments The purpose of this memorandum is to describe the EAR -based Amendments package attached, scheduled for the April 24`h 2012, BCC public hearing; and request agreement upon the manner for the presentation on the 24h. On January 31, 2011, the BCC adopted the 2011 Collier County EAR through Resolution #11 -24, which was subsequently found sufficient by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) on April 12, 2011. Within the adopted EAR a number of Goals, Objectives and Policies of the various Elements of the GMP were designated for modification. Through a comprehensive series of workshops and public hearings with the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) and the Planning Commission (CCPC) the proposed changes have been crafted as amendments to the GMP. The overall guiding principal applied to the drafting process was to enhance the existing growth management regulatory environment with the greatest degree of flexibility, while achieving the goals of the individual elements. The majority of the proposed changes to the plan are modifications of existing Objectives and Policies, with a minor number of new additions. Below is the list of new Objectives and Policies, per Element with a short summary of the additions: Transportation Element — One new Objective and one new policy that directs the County to explore the option of developing a stand -alone Transit Element; Solid Waste Sub - Element — Seven new policies which seek to improve the efficiency and techniques for waste reduction; Housing Element — One new Objective and five Policies focusing on encouraging energy efficiency within housing construction and six new policies to better identify the need for affordable housing through indexing, replacing the previous requirement for a set number of new or rehabilitated units; Conservation and Coastal Management Element — One new Policy relating to the development of a saltwater monitoring program and one Policy to protect working waterfronts; Future Land Use Element Map Series — Two new maps are created: Coastal High Hazard Area Map, and Coastal High Hazard Area Comparison Map (the countywide Future Land Use Map already identifies the CHHA — these two maps provide greater detail); Economic Element — Two new policies to reflect the coordinated economic development activities of the various agencies involved. There are two policies in which staff is seeking BCC direction, in that there is a disagreement between the staff recommendation and the CCPC recommendation relating to the CCME. Policies 10. 1.5 and 10.1.6, relate to the sitting of marinas and water dependant uses and additional requirements when the proposed development destroys marine wetlands. The CCPC is recommending that the policies, with slight modifications, are to be retained, in that they provide the County an extra degree of regulatory authority aside from that which is differed to the State on marina sitting issues. The staff's position is that the policies are ambiguous and therefore have never been applied, rendering them essentially non - effective. For the specifics of the issue, please consult the executive summary and the CCME portion under Tab Four of the EAR -based Amendment packet. In addition to the Executive summary, within the EAR -based amendments packet is Exhibit, "A ". Exhibit "A" represents the amendments as revised by the CCPC and recommended for BCC approval from the March 6, 2012 public hearing. Additionally, Tab Four of the packet represents the amendments with single strike through and underlines to represent staff and/or EAC recommendations and double strike through and underline representing modifications directed by the CCPC. These two documents in concert provide the blueprint for the final amendments as proposed by the CCPC. Based upon the extensive time spent in review with the EAC and the CCPC, staff's intention for the April 24th, BCC Transmittal hearing is to provide a general overview of the EAR process and a summary of the EAR - based amendments, rather than an Element by Element presentation. If it is the desire of any of the Commissioners to have staff provide an individual briefing prior to the hearing or a full presentation of any or all of the individual Elements at the hearing, please indicate to the County Manager which Element is being requested for a full presentation by 20th of April and staff will modify the presentation as requested. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve Proposed Evaluation and Appraisal Report -Based Amendments to the Collier County Growth Management Plan, Ordinance 89 -05, as Amended, for transmittal to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for review and Objections, Recommendations and Comments (ORC) response. [Transmittal Hearing] OBJECTIVE: For the Board of County Commissioners to review the proposed Evaluation and Appraisal Report-Based Growth Management Plan amendments and consider approving them for Transmittal to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and other agencies for their preliminary review for compliance with Florida Statutes. CONSIDERATIONS: Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes, also known as the "Community Planning Act" (prev., the "Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act "), requires all local governments within the State of Florida to maintain comprehensive planning programs based upon an adopted local government comprehensive plan. As part of this process, the local government must monitor changing conditions and must use this information to guide periodic amendments to the local comprehensive plan a/k/a growth management plan (GMP). The periodic amendment process, which occurs once every seven years, as described in Section 163.3191, F.S., as amended in 2011 (by section 20 of Florida HB 7207, also known as chapter 2011- 139, Laws of Florida (2011)) is a two -phase process. It begins with the preparation, by the local government, of an Evaluation & Appraisal Report (EAR). The EAR evaluates the performance of the various Elements of the local government comprehensive plan since the previous EAR -based amendment process. It assesses the successes and failures of the various Goals, Objectives, Policies, and programs included within the local comprehensive plan, and it provides recommendations for necessary changes. Additionally, the EAR is the primary means by which the local plan can respond to changes in federal, state or regional planning requirements. The recommendations contained in the EAR become the basis of proposed amendments to the local government comprehensive plan, the second phase in the amendment process. Collier County's first EAR was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 16, 1996. The subsequent EAR -based amendments were adopted on October 18, 1997. The second EAR, which reviewed the performance of Collier County's Growth Management Plan (GMP) from October 1997 to July 2003, was adopted on July 27, 2004. The third EAR, which reviewed the performance of the GMP from July 2004 through 2010, was adopted by the BCC on January 31, 2011. The then Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA), which had oversight for comprehensive plans, amendments, and EARS for local governments, found the 2011 EAR sufficient on April 12, 2011. The amendments that are the subject of this Executive Summary are limited in scope primarily to those recommended in the EAR. Though not necessarily recommended by specific reference in the EAR, general updating and word - smithing ( "housecleaning ") amendments are allowed as part of this amendment process; these include the wholesale removal of references to Rule 9J -5 of Florida Administrative Code (FA. C.) and properly referencing applicable sections of Chapter 163 of Florida Statute made necessary by the State's adoption of Florida HB 7207, also known as chapter 2011 -139, Laws of Florida (2011), updating -1- Evaluation and Appraisal Report-Based Amendments to the Collier County Growth Management Plan Transmittal Executive Summary ordinance designation numbers, revising /correcting government agency names, reformatting, etc. [Sidenote: with the, adoption of HB 7207, the "R " in the "EAR " process now stands for "Review " rather than "Report".] Within each [Exhibit "A "] Element provided in the binder, Goals and Objectives may appear, whether or not they are recommended for change. Where a Goal or Objective itself is recommended for change, it is accompanied by a [bracketed notation] indicating the nature of such change and its present page location in the Element for reference. Goals and Objectives also appear within each [Exhibit "A "] Element simply to provide context where changes have been directed to subsequent policies, but not to the Goals or Objectives themselves. As noted, additional detail related to the proposed modifications may be found in the adopted EAR Assessment and Recommendations report included for each Element in this binder. A notable difference of the presently proposed EAR -based amendments from the amendments recommended within the EAR is found in the Golden Gate Area Master Plan (GGAMP). During the EAR transmittal and adoption hearings, a number of initially- recommended changes were withdrawn from consideration, with the suggestion that they be deferred until taken up again under a comprehensive re -study of the GGAMP. These withdrawn changes will remain unaddressed in the short term, until the BCC directs staff to initiate the re- study. It should be noted that at the January 25, 2011 BCC public hearing, the BCC directed staff to delay the re -study and reconsider the question at a later date. Another difference is found in the Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP). The IAMP necessitates a map change to reflect the revised boundaries of the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System. Interim measures are being applied to this area until the Immokalee Area Master Plan is updated — by way of a separate GMP amendment. Aqw, ; The CCPC recommends the interim requirement of applying Policy 6.1.2.b of the CCME to the existing Lake Trafford Camp Keais Strand System. This interim requirement is the RFMUD Neutral Lands native vegetation retention requirement of 60 percent, not to exceed 45 percent preservation of the total site area. The CCPC decision was based on staff's opinion that the 60 percent vegetation retention requirement is what was intended in Policy 6.2.5 of the CCME and what staff applies today. This route short- circuits an official interpretation of the GMP and avoids any takings claims as the CCPC is not changing the preservation requirement, just clarifying a possible ambiguity. If County staff or the CCPC desire to increase the retention requirement beyond 60 percent, then it must be done by a GMP amendment and LDC amendment with incentives in order to avoid a Bert Harris or takings claim. One additional difference of the presently proposed EAR -based amendments from the amendments recommended within the EAR surrounds the County's Master Mobility Plan (MMP). The proposed MMP and the potential policy and objective recommendations remain under review. All GMP amendments generated by the MMP will be processed in a stand -alone GMP amendment cycle. These EAR -based GMP amendments, as noted, are affected by the adoption of HB 7207, also known as chapter 2011 -139, Laws of Florida (2011), which took place after the January 2011 BCC adoption of the EAR, but prior to the preparation of these materials. Most notable of these effects will be the -2- Evaluation and Appraisal Report -Based Amendments to the Collier County Growth Management Plan Transmittal Executive Summary wholesale removal of references to Rule 9J -5 of the Florida Administrative Code (FA. C.) from the Elements and Sub - Elements of the GMP. HB 7207 repealed all of Rule 9J -5 and moved approximately one - quarter of its provisions into [Chapter 163 offJ Florida Statutes (F.S.), or into other regulations. Remnants of Rule 9J -5 will continue to be used for technical assistance and the County may eventually choose to incorporate certain parts of the defunct Rule into the GMP. The proposed EAR -based GMP amendments are not affected, however, by the recent adoption of HB 7207, also known as chapter 2011 -139, Laws of Florida insofar as the State agencies' amendment review process and timetable. Plan amendments based on an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) have not been expedited by the new legislation or law, as have some other processes subject to State review and oversight. The proposed EAR -based GMP amendments will continue to follow the traditional review process, including the full review and assessment period given to the Division of Community Planning (DCP) in the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) that its predecessor, the Department of Community Affairs, enjoyed. The adoption of HB 7207 has affected the requirements of the earlier - adopted HB 697, regarding greenhouse gas emissions, and energy efficiency and conservation. While no longer statutorily required, the Objectives and Policies within the EAR for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conserving energy already proposed for change are retained. Their promotion is essential to encourage energy efficient land use patterns and discourage urban sprawl through transportation and conservation strategies, particularly the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. These strategies associated with transportation, land use and conservation are still relevant to the County and should be strongly contemplated to remain. Two new Objectives and 23 new Policies are proposed in these amendments, as follows: Solid Waste Sub - Element: seven new Policies (2.9, 2.10, 2.11, 2.12, 2.13, 2.14, 3.5); Transportation Element: one new Objective- Policy pairing (Obj. 13, 13.1); Conservation and Coastal Management Element (COME): two new Policies (3.1.5, 10.1.2,); Housing Element: one new Objective (Obj. 9) and eleven new Policies (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, and 9.5), and, Economic Element: two new Policies (3.15, 4.1). Additionally, two new maps are created: Coastal High Hazard Area Map, and Coastal High Hazard Area Comparison Map (the countywide Future Land Use Map already identifies the CHHA — these two maps provide greater detail). The Collier County BCC adopted its third Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) on January 31, 2011, establishing the basis for these proposed amendments. The only notable deviations from the direction provided by the EAR are the following: FLUE Item Not Previously Part of EAR -based GMPAs The [availability off Early Entry TDR Bonus Credits associated with the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Severance Application process was last extended until March 27, 2012, the deadline ending at close of business or 5:00 p.m., March 27, 2012. All applications submitted prior to the deadline will be processed per application requirements, as the amendments will not become effective until after final approval of the Adopted 2011 EAR -based GMP amendments — sometime later this fall /winter of 2012. The Rural Fringe Mixed Use District: Sending Lands provision B.I.C.6, of the FLUE is introduced and will be considered for Adoption to extend the Early Entry TDR Bonus to be -3- Evaluation and Appraisal Report -Based Amendments to the Collier County Growth Management Plan Transmittal Executive Summary available for a period of ten years after the adoption of the LDC amendment implementing this provision, or until September 27, 2015. IAMP Item Not Previouslv Part of EAR -based GMPAs The Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System is presently identified on the Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP) Future Land Use Map. This item would amend that Map to accurately depict the boundaries of those wetlands, as identified through staff analysis of more recent data, and to change the name in the map legend to correlate with that listed in the CCME. (Refer to CCME support data and analysis located behind TAB 4 of the Transmittal booklet.) Amendments Commentary: A final set of policies contained in the Housing Element and the Conservation and Coastal Management Element (CCME) were presented at the CCPC Transmittal hearing continued to March 1 and 6 with the CCPC, mostly agreeing with staff. The exceptions are CCME Policies 10.1.5 and 10.1.6. CCME Policies 10.1.5 & 10.1.6 (re: development of marinas and other water - related and water - dependent uses in marine wetlands) Staff maintains its recommendation to delete Policies 10.1.5 and 10.1.6 from the CCME. They are difficult to implement as there are no specific criteria in the CCME or Land Development Code, and certain terms, such as "destruction of mangroves" and "providing for general public use" are not defined. As written, the Policies would apply to all water - dependent and water - related uses that propose to destroy marine wetlands, including waterfront residential development. Marine wetlands are already regulated by State and Federal agencies, including the requirement to mitigate for impacts to mangroves and other marine wetlands to insure no net loss of wetland function; Because of this mitigation requirement, the County staff view is that these wetlands have not been "destroyed ". Therefore the threshold to implement the Policies has not occurred. Further explanation and justification of staff's recommendation is contained in the "Consolidated Staff Report" to the CCPC, beginning on page 25. The CCPC recommendation to retain Policies 10.1.5 and 10.1.6 would allow the County to address these issues and develop the specific criteria needed to implement these Policies. The lack of clear direction provided by terms used in the Policies, such as "destruction of mangroves" and "providing for general public use ", are not considered impediments, but provides opportunities for — and places the responsibility on — the developer who would destroy marine wetlands. In this manner, these Policies are thought to augment and compliment any State or Federal regulations at the local level. FLUE & CCME (re: CHHA boundary revisions and native vegetation retention standards) The EAR calls for the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) boundary to be revised in accordance with the latest modeling from the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council. The boundary contracts in -4- Evaluation and Appraisal Report-Based Amendments to the Collier County Growth Management Plan Transmittal Executive Summary some areas and expands in others, but overall more properties fall within the CHHA. The EAR also provides for the Density Rating System, which is used to determine eligible residential density for most Urban area projects, to be revised to: 1) eliminate the Traffic Congestion Area (TCA) and associated 1 dwelling unit per acre (DU /A) density reduction from the eligible base density of 4 DU /A for properties lying within the TCA; 2) adopt a 1 DU /A reduction factor for properties lying within the CHHA (with one exception, the proposed CHHA lies seaward of the TCA, thus fewer properties would be subject to this density reduction factor); 3) replace reference to the TCA with reference to the CHHA for the Roadway Access and Proximity to Activity Center (density bands) bonuses (result: more properties eligible for these bonuses); and, 4) prohibit application of the Conversion of Commercial Zoning and Affordable- Workforce Housing bonuses within the CHHA (result: fewer properties eligible for these bonuses). As noted in number 4 above, fewer properties would be eligible for certain density bonuses, and as noted in number 2 above, there are some properties that would newly become subject to a [CHHA] density reduction factor. The CCPC expressed concerns about loss of property rights for both instances, and recommended the two bonuses remain applicable within the CHHA and that the density reduction factor not be applied to those properties newly subject to it. Also, for those properties that would newly be within the CHHA, they would be subject to the existing CCME Policy 6. 1.1 regarding native vegetation retention requirements — which are more stringent within the CHHA for properties developed as residential or mixed use and between 2.5 and <20 acres in size. Based upon concern over impact upon property rights, the CCPC recommended these properties remain subject to the less stringent vegetation retention requirements, and recommended a map be adopted that would identify these properties (the proposed Coastal High Hazard Area Comparison Map). FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact, other than the costs associated with legal advertisements, results from the Transmittal of these GMP amendments to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for their review and comment. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: These GMP amendments have been prepared primarily based upon the 2011 EAR. Transmittal of these amendments to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and other agencies will trigger their review of these amendments and subsequent preparation and rendering of an Objections, Recommendations and Comment (ORC) Report. This ORC Report will be considered as Collier County holds Adoption hearings on these amendments. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: These EAR -based GMP amendments have been prepared in accordance with the requirements and procedures contained in Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. Per Collier County Resolution No. 97 -431, a simple majority vote of the Board is necessary for approval at the Transmittal hearing of a Growth Management Plan amendment. [HFAC] EAC RECOMMENDATION: The Environmental Advisory Council reviewed these GMP amendments on December 7, 2011. Their recommendations have been incorporated into the amendments as they appear in the Exhibit "A "s for the Conservation & Coastal Management Element, Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element, and, Drainage Sub - Element (Stormwater Management). Also, the EAC forwarded five recommendations outside the scope of the EAR recommendations, as follows: -5- Evaluation and Appraisal Report-Based Amendments to the Collier County Growth Management Plan Transmittal Executive Summary 1. Drainage Sub - Element, Policy 3.1: Provide alternative direction in or after Policy 1.3 for identifying properties [such as Pepper Ranch and the Caracara property] where Conservation Collier or other comparable public entity could apply, or bank, wetland mitigation and panther habitat mitigation credits for County projects; this would be accomplished with revising 1.3 or with a new Policy stating, "Municipal entities may use Conservation Collier lands, such as but not limited to, Pepper Ranch, Caracara Prairie and other properties as acquired, for wetland and wildlife mitigation ". 2. Drainage Sub - Element: Provide direction in or after Policy 6.3 for reducing discharge rates to pre - development levels, as found in the Watershed Management Plan, as a return to compliance. A new Goal after Policy 6.3 may be needed to introduce a new subsequent Policy. 3. Conservation & Coastal Management Element, Policy 4.1.3: Revise Policy to require the "determination" of actual, as opposed to permitted, agricultural pumpage; and, add the phrase "if and when available ". Policy to read as follows, "The County in coordination with the South Florida Water management District shall work with the agricultural community to devise a method for determining actual agricultural pumpage, when and if available." 4. Conservation & Coastal Management Element, Objective 7.1 and/or Policy 7.1.2: Consideration should be given to assuming more of the responsibilities for listing endangered and protected species and issuing "take" permits, rather than deferring to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; this would be accomplished with revising Objective 7.1. and/or Policy 7.1.2 to add no. 4 that may read, "Within a year the County shall reassess taking control of the process of take permits for listed species, currently done by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission." 5. Conservation & Coastal Management Element: Add a new policy or revise an existing policy to address low impact development (LID) practices and policies; this would be accomplished with the following text, "Within two years from the adoption of this policy, the County shall publish a Low Impact Development (LID) Manual, and enact LID land development code regulation to reduce stormwater runoff from all private and public developments and redevelopments." It is at the discretion of the BCC whether or not to initiate these GMP amendments as part of a regular amendment cycle. CCPC RECOMMENDATION: The Collier County Planning Commission held their required public hearing January 26, February 16, March 1 and March 6, 2012. The CCPC voted 5 -0 to forward the EAR -based Growth Management Plan amendments to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation to approve as presented in the Exhibit "A" for each element or sub - element and transmit to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Speakers: There were two speakers (on 1/26), who expressed their concerns over certain aspects of the recommended EAR -based amendments, while being generally in support. These speakers addressed items in the CCME (marinas and marine wetlands), FLUE (CHHA boundary revisions and native vegetation preservation standards) and Housing Element (affordable housing). There were three -6- Evaluation and Appraisal Report -Based Amendments to the Collier County Growth Management Plan Transmittal Executive Summary speakers (on 3/6), who explained their preferences for staff recommended versions of certain amendments, particularly in the Housing Element and the CCME. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approve these EAR -based GMP amendments for Transmittal to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and other agencies as recommended by the CCPC, and provide direction upon the deletion or retention of Policies 10.1.5 & 10. 1.6 of the CCME. Prepared by: Corby Schmidt, AICP, Principal Planner Comprehensive Planning Section, Land Development Services Department, Growth Management Division/Planning and Regulation PLEASE NOTE: Due to the substantial quantity of materials comprising this Transmittal Hearing binder, only the essential documents, such as the Executive Summary and transmitting Resolution, are being provided within the SIRE system. All materials are being provided in hard copy format a full two weeks prior to the scheduled Transmittal Hearing date. For documents being distributed by both SIRE and in binders directly from Comprehensive Planning staff, the materials provided through SIRE are the same versions as those materials provided in hard copy format and do not differ. Attachments: 1) Cover memo from the Comprehensive Planning Manager to the BCC; 2) Consolidated Transmittal Staff Report to CCPC; 3) GMP Elements with Staff & CCPC Recommendations, including Support Documents as provided to the CCPC; 4) Florida Department of Community Affairs EAR sufficiency letter; 5) Collier County 2011 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR); 6) BCC Transmittal Legal Advertisement; 7) CCPC Transmittal Legal Advertisement and Affidavit; 8) Transmittal Resolution; 9) Exhibit "A" texts & maps; G:ICDES Planning Services\Comprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSWC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments\Executive Summary 2011 EAR - based GMPAs - Transmittal_3- 28- 12.docx 3 April 2012 CS -7- Evaluation and Appraisal Report-Based Amendments to the Collier County Growth Management Plan Transmittal Executive Summary Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments CONSOLIDATED STAFF REPORT FOR ALL EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) — BASED GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS AS RECOMMENDED IN CCPC WORKSHOP AND IN EAC AND CCPC TRANSMITTAL HEARINGS TO: COLLIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING SECTION, LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT, GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION/PLANNING AND REGULATION HEARING DATES: JANUARY 26, CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 16, MARCH 1, AND MARCH 6, 2012 SUBJECT: REVIEW OF PROPOSED COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS BASED ON THE 2011 EVALUATION & APPRAISAL REPORT, SPECIFICALLY, AMENDMENTS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT; TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT; SANITARY SEWER SUB- ELEMENT, POTABLE WATER SUB- ELEMENT, DRAINAGE SUB- ELEMENT, SOLID WASTE SUB - ELEMENT, AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB - ELEMENT OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT; HOUSING ELEMENT; RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT; CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT; INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT; FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT; GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN; ECONOMIC ELEMENT; AND, PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES ELEMENT; AND, AMEND THE IMMOKALEE AREA MASTER PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP (IAMP/FLUM) TO REFLECT THE REVISED LAKE TRAFFORD /CAMP KEAIS STRAND SYSTEM; AND FURTHERMORE RECOMMENDING TRANSMITTAL OF THESE AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. [TRANSMITTAL HEARINGS] INTRODUCTION The contents of the accompanying binder comprise the proposed Growth Management Plan amendments based on the 2011 Evaluation & Appraisal Report (EAR) for Planning Commission (CCPC) consideration and recommendation to carry forward to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). In order to consolidate materials in a convenient manner for the BCC, this staff report contains the pertinent parts of individually distributed documents such as staff reports, memorandums, summaries and other handouts, as previously provided to the CCPC on separate occasions /as separate documents. -1- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments • Memo dated February 21 — prepared for March 1 CCPC hearing. • Supplemental element revisions' handout dated March 1 — prepared for carryover /continued March 1 CCPC hearing (FLUE —DW — extending TDR EE bonus) [note: Consent Agenda Exhibit "A" included color maps in FLUE]. • Supplemental element revisions' handout dated March 1 — prepared for carryover /continued March 1 CCPC hearing (HE — MM — identifying specific department; describing housing standards). • Supplemental element revisions' handouts dated March 1 — prepared for carryover /continued March 1 CCPC hearing (CCME — MM — a 6.1.1 or 10.1.5/10.1.6 item — reviewing watershed management plans; inspecting stormwater systems; other minor edits). • Memo dated February 7 — prepared for carryover /continued February 16 CCPC hearing (cover to exhibit). • Exhibit "A" — prepared for the carryover /continued February 16 CCPC hearing (containing January 26 CCPC hearing recommendations and staff recommendations derived from same). • Memo dated January 19 — prepared for the January 26 CCPC hearing (HE & FLUE — DW — providing introduction to, and explanation of, maps and figures as support documents and exhibits. • Staff Report dated January 26 — prepared for CCPC hearing of same date (cover to Summary of Changes. • Summary of Changes — showing revisions to GMP elements recommended at CCPC workshop and EAC Transmittal hearing, (and staff recommendations derived from same) in addition to or modifying adopted 2011 EAR -based recommended amendments. • Summary of Recommended Changes — showing adopted 2011 EAR -based recommended amendments (staff recommendations derived from Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations). BACKGROUND Florida Statutes require all local governments within the State to maintain comprehensive planning programs based on an adopted local government comprehensive plan. As part of this planning requirement, local governments must monitor changing conditions and use this information to guide periodic amendments to their local comprehensive plans. Within Collier County the local comprehensive plan is the Growth Management Plan (GMP), originally adopted by Ordinance No. 89- 05. The periodic amendment process, which occurs once every seven years, as described in Chapter 163.3191, F.S., is a two -phase process. The first phase is preparation and adoption of the Evaluation & Appraisal Report (EAR). The EAR evaluates the performance of the various elements of the local government comprehensive plan since the previous EAR -based amendment process. The EAR also assesses the Goals, Objectives, and Policies included within the GMP for their successes and shortcomings and provides recommendations for necessary changes. Additionally, the EAR is the primary means by which the local plan can respond to changes in federal, state or regional planning requirements. Recommendations contained in the EAR have become the basis of proposed amendments to the local government comprehensive plan, the second — and present -- phase of the process. These EAR -based amendments, as reviewed by the EAC and the CCPC, subsequently adopted by the BCC and found in compliance with Chapter 163, F.S., become part of the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the GMP. -2- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments As noted, the proposed amendments inside the binder are based on the direction provided within the EAR as adopted by the BCC on January 31, 2011, particularly the Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations. Following the BCC adoption of the EAR, the DCA conducted a sufficiency review and determined that the EAR was sufficient, as defined in Subsection 163.191(2) Florida Statutes, and that the County may proceed with the adoption of EAR -based amendments. Additionally, with the passage of HB 7207 in 2011 — which drastically overhauled the process and requirements of local government comprehensive plans — the CCPC is being asked to provide recommendations on policy and objective changes that had been proposed with the adopted EAR, but no longer are required by the State. An example of this situation is the abandonment of green house gas reduction and energy efficiency requirements previously mandated through HB 697 in 2008. Notwithstanding this changing regulatory environment, Staff has prepared the directed EAR -based amendments. The amendments proposed herein are based on the adopted 2011 EAR; and as such, the EAR is the data and analysis in support of the amendments. Not included in proposed EAR -based amendments is the Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP), which will be processed as a separate GMP- amendment, the timing of which is being determined by the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Additionally, the Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) amendments, generated at the conclusion of the RLSA 5 -year review and designated within the EAR as the Overlay's assessment, are not included in these EAR -based amendments. The RLSA amendments were directed by the BCC at their December 13, 2011 public hearing to be processed in a cycle separate from the EAR -based amendments. STAFF ANALYSIS These amendments are limited in scope to those recommended in the EAR. Though not necessarily recommended by specific reference in the EAR, general updating and word- smithing ( "housecleaning ") amendments are allowed as part of this amendment process; these include the wholesale removal of references to Rule 9J -5 of Florida Administrative Code (FA. C.) made necessary by the State's adoption of HB 7207, properly referencing applicable sections of Chapter 163 of Florida Statute, updating ordinance numbers, revising /correcting government agency names, reformatting, etc. [Sidenote: with the adoption of HB 7207, the "R " in the "EAR " process now stands for "Review " rather than "Report".] Within each Element provided in the binder, all Goals and Objectives of the respective Element appear, whether or not they are recommended for change. The Goals and Objectives provide context where changes have been directed for subsequent policies. Where a Goal or Objective itself is recommended for change, it is accompanied by a [bracketed notation] indicating the nature of such change and its present page location in the Element for reference. As noted, additional detail related to the proposed modifications may be found in the adopted EAR Assessment and Recommendations report included for each Element in this binder. Where a Goal or Objective is not recommended for change, it is accompanied by a [bracketed notation] simply to provide context for the subsequent policies that are recommended for change. A notable difference of the presently proposed EAR -based amendments from the amendments recommended within the EAR is found in the Golden Gate Area Master Plan (GGAMP). During the EAR transmittal and adoption hearings, a number of initially recommended changes were withdrawn from consideration, with the suggestion that they be deferred until taken up again under a -3- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments comprehensive re -study of the GGAMP. These initially recommended changes will remain unaddressed in the short term, until the BCC directs staff to initiate the re- study. It should be noted that at the January 25, 2011 BCC public hearing, the BCC directed staff to delay the re -study and reconsider the question at a later date. One additional difference of the presently proposed EAR -based amendments from the amendments recommended within the EAR surrounds the County's Master Mobility Plan (MMP). The proposed MMP and the potential policy and objective recommendations have not been adopted along a timeline initially anticipated by the EAR, and remain under review. All GMP amendments generated by the MMP will be processed in a stand -alone GMP amendment cycle. These EAR -based GMP amendments, as noted, are affected by the adoption of HB 7207, which took place after the January 2011 BCC adoption of the EAR, but prior to the preparation of these materials. Most notable of these effects will be the wholesale removal of references to Rule 9J -5 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A. C.) from the Elements and Sub - Elements of the GMP. HB 7207 repealed all of Rule 9J -5 and moved approximately one - quarter of its provisions into [Chapter 163 of] Florida Statutes (FS.), or incorporated into other regulation. Not every reference to the newly legislated locations for these comprehensive planning provisions is currently understood, given the adoption of HB 7207. Remnants of Rule 9J -5 will continue to be used for technical assistance and the County may choose to incorporate certain parts of the defunct Rule into the GMP. These EAR -based GMP amendments are not affected, however, by the recent adoption of HB 7207 insofar as the State agencies' amendment review process and timetable. Plan amendments based on an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) have not been expedited by the new legislation, as have some other processes subject to State review and oversight. These EAR -based GMP amendments will continue to follow the traditional review process, including the full review and assessment period given to the Division of Community Planning (DCP) in the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) that its predecessor, the Department of Community Affairs, enjoyed. As noted, the adoption of HB 7207 has affected the requirements of the earlier - adopted HB 697, regarding greenhouse gas emissions, and energy efficiency and conservation. While no longer statutorily required, the Policies and Objectives within the EAR being proposed for change are retained. Their promotion is essential to encourage energy efficient land use patterns and discourage urban sprawl through transportation and conservation strategies, particularly the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. These strategies associated with transportation, land use and conservation are still relevant to the County and should be strongly contemplated to remain. Organization of Proposed EAR -based Amendments The proposed 2011 EAR -based amendments are organized into a single -bound report containing 3 main parts: ❖ The Summary of Changes to EAR -based GMP Amendments. This cumulative summary identifies those amendments confirmed in the CCPC Workshop and recommended by the EAC and CCPC for consideration by the BCC to approve for Transmittal; -4- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments ❖ Each of the GMP Elements with the proposed strike through and underlined modifications to the appropriate Policies and Objectives, updated per the CCPC Workshop and, the EAC and CCPC Transmittal Hearings; and, ❖ The adopted EAR Assessment of Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations report corresponding with each Element. The adopted EAR Assessment report for each Element is included to provide the original guidance for the proposed amendments within the Element. As described above, the structure of the EAR -based GMP amendments inter - relates all of the chapters contained in the report. STAFF RECOMMENDATION That the CCPC forward these EAR -based GMP amendments as cumulatively summarized below to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation to approve for Transmittal to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Goals, Objective and Policies: All Elements will be revised to reflect the proper formatting for all Goals, Objectives and Policies, as defined below: Goal: General statement defining what the plan will ultimately achieve, typically beginning with "TO" followed by a transitive verb, such as, TO PROTECT or TO ENSURE. Objective: A more specific statement than the stated Goal; describing actions that will help achieve the goal(s), typically beginning with the active verb providing the general direction, such as, "Implement ", "Promote" or "Protect ". Objectives use the term "will" and allow Policies to specifically require an activity with "shall ". Policies: Specific statements that provide directives on how to achieve the objectives and ultimately the Element's goals, typically beginning with phrases like, "The County shall promote... ", "The County shall continue to..." or "The District shall expand..." or similar phrases. Policies use the terms "may" or "shall" to provide specific direction. Goals, Objective and Policies: All Elements should be revised to reflect Department name changes, designee changes, renumbering due to objective and/or policy additions and/or deletions, and grammatical changes. Potential Policy Issues A small number of recommendations from the Environmental Advisory Council fall outside the scope of the adopted Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). These entries appear below under the Drainage Sub - Element and Conservation & Coastal Management Element, listed separately from those recommendations lying inside the scope of the adopted EAR, and can be identified by their less - formal font style and an identifying [staff - assigned] reference number immediately following each. It is at the discretion of the BCC whether or not to initiate these GMP amendments as part of a regular amendment cycle. -5- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments Elements of the Growth Management Plan 1. Capital Improvement Element (CIE) Initialer Prepared Amendments based on the adopted EAR CIE Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations: • Policy 1.4: Revise to introduce reducing VMT and GHG emissions as criterion for further prioritizing projects; revise to provide another option/more options. • Policy 1.5: Revise related to multi - Element revisions in a comprehensive effort to manage redundancy; revise related to 2010 CIE adoption with "Regional Park land" LOSS change from 2.9 to 2.7 acres per 1,000 /population; revise related to FDOT comments to the DCA. • Policy 2.10: Reconsider revision recommended that would allow for more - responsive fiscal management, as this Policy remains relevant and should not be changed. • Objective 3: Minor revision to timeframe reference. • Policy 3.1: Minor revisions associated with new terminology. • Policy 4.1: Minor revision to provide updated Statutory cite. • Policy 4.2: Revise, as no longer necessary within context of EAR amendments; amendment to provide updated reference cite was made recently as part of 2010 CIE adoption (Ordinance No. 10- 43). • Policy 4.6: Minor revisions associated with new terminology. • Policy 4.7: Minor revision to include an additional "best practices" entry. • Policy 5.1: Minor revisions associated with new terminology; may need minor revision to provide updated Statutory cite. CCPC (& staff) changes to the CIE as recommended at the October 14, 2011 workshop: • Policy 1.51: Confirmed modifications are necessary edits to maintain consistency with the AUIR. Staff changes approved by the CCPC [Items inadvertently overlooked by staff during document preparation.]: • Policy 5. LC: Reference to HB 7207. Post workshop: The additional reference to HB 7207 is not necessary or desired, and is removed. The reference to Section 163.3220 in this Policy is affected by the adoption of HB 7207 however, and specific modifications are made accordingly. Another Policy refers to Section 163.3220 — Policy 5.2.0 — so this entry is also modified accordingly. Staff changes to the CIE, as extrapolated from EAC changes recommended at the December 7, 2011 Transmittal hearing: Consider using the 7207 - updated phraseology, which references "relevant, appropriate and professionally accepted data" language for Policy subsection 1.2.B.2. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. CCPC (& staff) changes to the CIE, as recommended at the January 26, 2012 Transmittal hearing: Policy 1.4: Remove the second underlined addition, ending with "... at all." Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. -6- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments • Policies 1.5.D and 1.5.E: Revise to clarify the extent of the County's authority over private utilities. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policies 4. LA and 4. l .B: Revise at request of County Attorney. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 4.7: Revise at request of County Attorney. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. CCPC (& staff) changes to the CIE, as recommended at the March 6, 2012 Transmittal hearing: None. 2. Transportation Element (TE) Initially Prepared Amendments based on the adopted EAR Transportation Element Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations: • Policy 3.3: Modify to state corridor width evaluated on a case by case basis. • Policy 3.4: Modify to provide more flexibility in policy. • Policy 3.5: Revise to eliminate time frame for achieving policy. • Policy 4.1: Revise to be consistent with policy 4.3. • Policy 4.6: Addition to policy to address HB697. • Policy 5.1: Revise to provide clarification and applicability of policy. • Policy 5.3: Modify to provide expanded applicability of policy. • Policy 5.4: Revise to include language outlining consistency of mitigation with Policy 5.5, HB697, and SB360. • Policy 5.5: Modify to provide for monitoring success of TDM strategies. • Policy 5.6: Modify to provide for monitoring success of TDM strategies and language outlining consistency of mitigation with Policy 5.5, HB697, and SB360. • Policy 5.8: Modify to improve effectiveness of policy. • Policy 5.9: Deletion based upon action accomplished. • Policy 6.3: Revise to provide clarity to policy. • Policy 6.5: Revise to update list of projects identified. • Policy 6.6: Collier County shall encourage emergency egress be permitted at all temporary access facilities. (new) • Policy 7.3: Modify to expand applicability of policy. • Policy 7.4: Modify to recognize the requirement to implement H13697. • Policy 7.5: Revise to recognize on -going efforts of the policy. • Policy 9.3: Revise to provide clarity of policy. • Policy 11.2: Revise to require the BCC review and approve the requested Airport Authority Master Plan. • Policy 12.8: Deletion based upon transit systems exempt from concurrency. • Objective 13: The County shall evaluate the creation of a separate Transit Element in the Growth Management Plan. -7- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments CCPC (& staff) changes to the Transportation Element as recommended at the October 14, 2011 workshop: • Policy 5.1: In addition to the proposed language to the policy, add the requirement for absorption schedules for all applications. Post workshop: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 6.5: Modify the first sentence to add the word, "potential" before the word, "critical" and add the phrase, "in the vicinity of before "I -75 /Everglades Interchange ". Post workshop: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 6.6: Clarify in the language as to whether the policy is applied to a project or a road. Post workshop: After carefully considering the CCPC's concerns related to the ambiguity of the term "temporary access facilities ", staff believes that this draft policy does not need to be in the GMP in order for the County to encourage temporary facilities to be available for use during an emergency. The one example of such a potential use is located at the I- 75/Everglades Boulevard overpass, at which a temporary construction access was approved for use in the Picayune Strand restoration project. That location could be of significant value during an emergency to provide both ingress and egress to motor vehicles. Emergency use authorization (in this case to access the limited access interstate highway) to access a public roadway from a temporary location can be granted by the appropriate transportation agency having maintenance responsibility over the facility, e.g., FDOT or Collier County. The emergency use of any temporary access, e.g., a construction access, should only be done with caution and only when proper safety precautions are in place. Staff believes should be done on a case by case basis when such emergency use is requested, and that no GMP policy is needed. Based upon that assessment, staff has removed the proposed policy. • Policy 7.3: Clarify the term Zoning Ordinance, if it's not a specific document then needs clarification. Post workshop: Policy modified, Zoning Ordinance removed from Policy. • Policy 7.5: Remove the phrase, "continue to" in the first sentence of the paragraph. Post workshop: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 9.3: Go back to the original wording if development of conditions which mandates interconnection is not developed by the time of Transmittal Public Hearing. Post workshop: The Deputy Administrator for Growth Management clarified that the conditions which mandates interconnection are already codified in the Land Development Code (LDC) in 4.04.02. The criterion is currently applicable to future development in mixed -use activity centers. Based upon this recognition, Transportation staff proposed modifications to Policy. CCPC (& staff) changes to the Transportation Element, as recommended at the January 26, 2012 Transmittal hearing: ■ Policy 3.3: Add new phrase to reference other planning resources. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. ■ Policy 4.1: Concerns expressed, but no change recommended. ■ Policy 5.1: Modify for proper grammar; Previously - proposed new text retracted, removing last sentence; Review use of proper noun in new last paragraph; Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. ■ Policy 5.3: Previously - proposed Policy deletion retracted; modify to show Subsection 10.02.07.13.7 that refers to Schools Concurrency. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. ■ Policy 5.5: Clarify to change "from" to "to "; add "every three years" to specify a period of time; check corrections; Place the responsibility to certify on the developer, rather than the County; -8- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments Replace "certification" with a more descriptive /useful term; Add a second three -year evaluation period. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 6.5: Revert to earlier version to reflect the recommendation from the October 14, 2011 Workshop. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 5.6: Add a second three -year evaluation period; clarify earlier - proposed language, replace "certification" with "documentation "; properly cite the LDC. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 7.3: Modify to replace "Zoning Ordinance" and "Right -of -Way Permitting and Inspection Handbook" with the "Code of Laws and Ordinances ". Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 7.4: Modify to strike the term "positive" from the description. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 9.3: Previously - proposed new text retracted; Relocation to Objective 9 is not recommended by staff. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. CCPC (& staff) changes to the Transportation Element, as recommended at the March 6, 2012 Transmittal hearing: • Objective 13: Restructure to improve format of previously - proposed new "objective ". Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 13.1: New policy introduced, phrased to augment format of preceding "objective "; revise text to insert date reference. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. 3. Public Facilities Element a. Sanitary Sewer Sub - Element (SS) Initially Prepared Amendments based on the adopted EAR Sanitary Sewer Sub - Element Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations: • Objective l: Minor revisions to provide new departmental references; reformatting. • Policy 1.1: Minor revision to be more inclusive of jurisdictions under the Plan. • Policy 1.3: Consider revision to set new review and reporting requirements. • Policy 1.4: May need an updated Ordinance cite. • Policy 1.5: Minor revision to be more inclusive of jurisdictions under the Plan. • Policy 1. 7: Minor revision to provide updated Ordinance cite. • Objective 2: Reformatting. • Policy 2.1: Minor revisions to reconcile figures and be more inclusive of jurisdictions under the Plan; part of revision affecting multiple Elements to eliminate redundancy. • Policy 2.4: Minor revision to reference earlier Policy. • Objective 3: Reformatting. • Policy 3.1: Revise /augment to introduce new Policy regarding private wastewater facilities. • Objective 4: Reformatting. • Policy 4.7: Minor revision to be more inclusive of jurisdictions under the Plan. • Objective 5: Consider modification to strengthen this Objective and its subsequent Policies, in demonstrating support for reducing VMT and GHG emissions; reformatting. -9- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments • Policy 5.3: Minor revision to provide new agency reference; may need an updated/clearer Policy cite. • Attached Documents — Numerous changes, with direction to cross -check GMP locations where similar references to maps & figures are found. Additional changes to Figure SS -1 and related Figures to reflect District boundary changes associated with RFMUD Sending Lands boundary adjustments — two main areas: 1 on the south side of Immokalee Road. CCPC (& staff) changes to the Sanitary Sewer Sub - Element as recommended at the October 14, 2011 workshop: None. Staff changes approved by the CCPC [Items inadvertently overlooked by staff during document preparation.]: Objective 1: Change CDES to what it needs to be: "Planning and Regulation — Land Development Services Department ". Post workshop: Objective modified accordingly. Policy 1.1 also modified accordingly. Policy 1.5: First paragraph, last word should be removed "system" (it's shown twice). Post workshop: Policy modified accordingly. Policy 4.6: Change policy to be consistent with changes in the Florida Statutes introducing alternative language to Xeriscaping with Florida Friendly practices and policies. Post workshop: Policy modified accordingly. CCPC (& stafD changes to the Sanitary Sewer Sub - Element, as recommended at the January 26, 2012 Transmittal hearing: • Objective 1: Previously - proposed new text retracted to clarify the extent of the County's authority over private utilities. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 1.1: Previously - proposed new text retracted to clarify the extent of the County's authority over private utilities. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 1.5: Previously - proposed new text retracted to clarify the applicability of this Policy; revised text. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 2.1: Policy modified to clarify the extent of the County's authority over private utilities. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 2.4: Policy modified to identify the agency with the responsibility, Connect activity with master plan updates. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Objective 3: Revise to clarify the extent of the County's authority over private utilities. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 3.1: Revise to clarify the extent of the County's authority over private utilities. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 3.2: Previously - proposed new text retracted to clarify the extent of the County's authority over private utilities. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 4.6: Modify for proper grammar. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. - 10- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments Policy 4.7: Previously - proposed new text retracted to clarify the extent of the County's authority over private utilities; Revise to add requirement. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. MAP CHANGES, Figure SS -2, Existing and Future Sewer Service Areas: Revise to clarify the extent of the County's authority over private utilities. Post Transmittal Hearing: Entry modified accordingly. CCPC (& staff) changes to the Sanitary_ Sewer Sub - Element, as recommended at the March 6, 2012 Transmittal hearing: None. b. Potable Water Sub - Element (PW) Initially Prepared Amendments based on the adopted EAR Potable Water Sub - Element Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations: • Goal: Revise to reflect all that supplying potable water entails, and its interdependence with provisions found in other Elements and Sub - Elements. • Objective 1: Minor revisions and reformatting. • Policy 1.3: Minor revision to provide additional specificity. • Policy 1.5: Minor revision to be more inclusive of jurisdictions under the Plan. • Policy 1.6: Minor revision to provide additional specificity. • Objective 2: Revise to strengthen this Policy language, be more inclusive and provide the desired clarity; reformatting. • Policy 2.1: Minor revisions to be more inclusive of jurisdictions under the Plan, correctly reference an outside document, and provide additional specificity. • Policy 2.4: Minor revision to be more inclusive of jurisdictions under the Plan. • Policy 2.5: Minor revision to recognize document updates. • Policy 2.6: Minor revision to update Ordinance reference. • Objective 3: Reformatting. • Policy 3.1: Minor revisions to reconcile certain LOS standards; deleting an unnecessary statement; part of revision affecting multiple Elements to eliminate redundancy; revise to add Ave Maria facility and LOSS information; consider revision to introduce water pressures and water amounts as new measures of Levels of Service. • Policy 3.2: Minor revision to abbreviate. • Policy 3.3: Minor revision to abbreviate. • Policy 3.4: Minor revisions to abbreviate, and provide additional specificity; additional statement specifying review procedure; verify accuracy of agency names and identifications. • Objective 4: Reformatting. • Policy 4.5: Provide specificity if deemed necessary. • Policy 4.6: Minor revision to eliminate redundant language in describing term used. • Objective 5: Minor revision to provide new departmental reference; defer consideration of suggested modification to strengthen this Objective and its subsequent Policies, in demonstrating support for reducing VMT and GHG emissions — in part or entirely; reformatting. -il - Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments CCPC (& staff) changes to the Potable Water Sub - Element as recommended at the October 14, 2011 workshop: None. Staff changes approved by the CCPC [Items inadvertently overlooked by staff during document preparation.]: • Policy 4.6: change policy to be consistent with changes in the Florida Statutes introducing alternative language to Xeriscaping with Florida Friendly practices and policies. Post workshop: Policy modified accordingly. CCPC (& staff) changes to the Potable Water Sub - Element, as recommended at the January 26, 2012 Transmittal hearing: • Objective 2: Revise to clarify the extent of the County's authority over private utilities. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 2.1: Previously - proposed new text retracted to clarify the applicability of this Policy. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 2.4: Previously - proposed new text retracted to clarify the extent of the County's authority over private utilities. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 3.1: Previously - proposed new text retracted to clarify the extent of the County's authority over private utilities. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 3.4: Modify to identify the Water -Sewer District, rather than the Water and Wastewater Authority, as the agency with the responsibility; connect activity with master plan updates. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 4.6: Modify for proper grammar. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • MAP CHANGES, Figure PW -2, Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas: Revise to clarify the extent of the County's authority over private utilities. Post Transmittal Hearing: Entry modified accordingly. CCPC (& staff) changes to the Potable Water Sub - Element, as recommended at the March 6, 2012 Transmittal hearing: None. e. Drainage Sub - Element (D) Initially Prepared Amendments based on the adopted EAR Drainage Sub - Element Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations: • Goal: Revise to reflect all that stormwater management entails, and its interdependence with provisions found in other Elements and Sub - Elements; reformatting. • Objective 1: Minor revision to reflect GIS use; reformatting. • Objective 2: Reformatting. • Policy 2.1: Part of revision affecting multiple Elements to eliminate redundancy; verify that "as amended" may be used in this context. Post workshop: Validity of use in this context verified. • Objective 3: Reformatting. • Policy 3.4: Revise to provide the desired clarity. - 12- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments • Objective 4: Reformatting, with consideration of minor revision to provide the emphasis suggested by the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC). • Policy 4.1: Revise to update document reference. • Objective 5: Reformatting; verify that "as amended" may be used in this context. Post workshop: Validity of use in this context verified. • Objective 6: Reformatting. • Policy 6.1: Verify that certain Federal and State standards would apply, with the proper agency protocols, whether or not references are included to them. • Policy 6.2: Minor revision to update document cite; revise to coincide with the increased water quality treatment requirement found in the COME. • Policy 6.3: Minor revision to update document cite. CCPC (& staff) changes to the Drainage Sub - Element as recommended at the October 14, 2011 workshop: The CCPC did not recommend changes to this Sub - Element beyond those adopted with the EAR. EAC's recommended changes made at their December 7, 2011 Transmittal hearing not directly related with the adopted Evaluation and Appraisal Report: Provide alternative direction in or after Policy 1.3 for identifying properties [such as Pepper Ranch and the Caracara property] where Conservation Collier or other comparable public entity could apply, or bank, wetland mitigation and panther habitat mitigation credits for County projects; this would be accomplished with revising 1.3 or with a new Policy stating, "Municipal entities may use Conservation Collier lands, such as but not limited to, Pepper Ranch, Caracara Prairie and other properties as acquired, for wetland and wildlife mitigation ". (1) • Provide direction in or after Policy 6.3 for reducing discharge rates to pre - development levels, as found in the Watershed Management Plan; as a return to compliance. A new Goal after Policy 6.3 may be needed to introduce a new subsequent Policy. (2) Staff changes to the Drainage Sub - Element, as extrapolated from EAC changes recommended at the December 7, 2011 Transmittal hearing: Consider using the 7207 - updated phraseology, which references "relevant, appropriate and professionally accepted data" language for Policy subsection 6.3.3.h. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. CCPC (& staff) changes to the Drainage Sub - Element, as recommended at the January 26, 2012 Transmittal hearing: None. CCPC (& staff) changes to the Drainage Sub - Element, as recommended at the March 6, 2012 Transmittal hearing: No outstanding issues. All modifications are minor, appearing in the March 1, 2012 CCPC Consent Agenda for Transmittal document. -13- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments d. Solid Waste Sub - Element (SW) Initially Prepared Amendments based on the adopted EAR Solid Waste Sub - Element Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations: • Goal: Revise to incorporate guiding principles for solid waste management; reformatting. • Objective 1: Minor revisions including reformatting. • Policy 1.1: Minor revision to add explanatory details. • Policy 1.2: Verify that "as amended" may be used in this context. Post workshop: Validity of use in this context verified. • Policy 1.4: Minor revision to add explanatory details. • Objective 2: Reformatting; re -state to capture essence of subsequent Policies, as amended. • Policy 2.4: Revise to remove mandate to complete a date - specific task; consider alternate version for minor revision in reference to specific facility. • Policy 2.5: Part of revision affecting multiple Elements to eliminate redundancy. • Policy 2.8: Revise to reduce level of specificity. • Policy 2.14: New recommendation to add a Policy committing the County to maintain effective debris clean -up plans. • Objective 3: Minor revision, including reformatting. • Policy 3.2: Minor revision to delete a parenthetical statement. • Policy 3.4: New recommendation to add a Policy committing the County to encourage sustainable landscaping practices. • Policy 3.5: New recommendation to add a Policy ensuring the County meets recent, Statutory recycling rate. CCPC (& staff) changes to the Solid Waste Sub - Element as recommended at the October 14, 2011 workshop: None. Staff changes approved by the CCPC [Items inadvertently overlooked by staff during document preparation]: • Policy 3.4: Change policy to be consistent with changes in the Florida Statutes introducing alternative language to Xeriscaping with Florida Friendly practices and policies. Post workshop: Policy modified accordingly. CCPC (& staff) changes to the Solid Waste Sub - Element, as recommended at the January 26, 2012 Transmittal hearing: Policy 2.4.2: Previously - proposed new text retracted; Solid Waste Management Department agrees with the change from Naples to Collier County as a descriptor. However, the Department requests that the same language as is currently in place remain unchanged for Transmittal; the language could be understood to require the County to go as high as could possibly be permitted by FDEP. Rather, the GMP directive should simply be to increase the height of the landfill to gain capacity. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. Policy 2.8: Revise to indicate plural facilities. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. Policy 3.4: Modify for proper grammar. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. - 14- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments CCPC (& staff) changes to the Solid Waste Sub - Element, as recommended at the March 6, 2012 Transmittal hearing: None. e. Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element ( NGWAR) Initially Prepared Amendments based on the adopted EAR NGWAR Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations: • Goal: Revise to reflect all that aquifer recharge area protection entails, and its interdependence with provisions found in other Elements and Sub - Elements; reformatting. • Objective 1: Revise to extend time allowed to complete a periodic task; reformatting. • Policy 1.1: Minor revision. • Policy 1.2: Consider revision to identify potable water wellfield locations in the greater Immokalee area. • Policy 1.5: Consider revision to identify department involved with preparing and utilizing the referenced publication; minor revision to update document cite; verify that "as amended" may be used in this context. Post workshop: Validity of use in this context verified. • Objective 2: Reformatting. • Policy 2.2: Minor revision to update document cite. • Objective 3: Reformatting. • Policy 3.3: Consider revision to reflect coordinated monitoring efforts, and point out monitoring efforts in the greater Golden Gate Estates area. • Policy 3.5: Consider revision to point out efforts in the greater Golden Gate Estates area. • Objective 4: Reformatting. • Objective 5: Revise, including reformatting; remove undefined term from further use in this Objective and its subsequent Policies. • Policy 5.5: Modify to reduce extent of specificity. • Attached Documents — Numerous changes, with direction to cross -check GMP locations where similar references to maps & figures are found. CCPC (& staffl changes to the NGWAR Sub - Element as recommended at the October 14, 2011 workshop: Policy 1.2: Retain Policy as written [This Policy describes an activity conducted Countywide. Additional language to emphasize a specific geographical area is unnecessary. The CCPC EAR recommendation to provide for this specificity is withdrawn, and this Policy would not change] Policy 3.3: Retain Policy as written [This Policy describes an activity conducted Countywide. Additional language to emphasize a specific geographical area is not necessary. The CCPC EAR recommendation to provide for this specificity is withdrawn, and this Policy would not change.] Policy 3.5: Revise Policy as recommended without additional statement [This Policy describes an activity conducted Countywide. Additional language to emphasize a specific geographical -15- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments area is not necessary. The CCPC EAR recommendation to provide for this specificity is withdrawn.] Staff changes approved by the CCPC [Items inadvertently overlooked by staff during document preparation.]: • Objective 4: Revise the phrase, "but are limited to" to read, "but are not limited to" EAC (& staff) changes to the NGWAR Sub - Element as recommended at the December 7, 2011 transmittal hearing: None. Staff changes to the NGWAR Sub - Element, as extrapolated from EAC changes recommended at the December 7, 2011 Transmittal hearing: Consider using the 7207 - updated phraseology, which references "relevant, appropriate and professionally accepted data" language for Objective 1, Policy 1. 1, and Policy 3.4. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. CCPC (& staff) changes to the NGWAR Sub - Element, as recommended at the January 26, 2012 Transmittal hearing: ■ Policy 3.5: Revise to spell out full name, not acronym, of agency. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. CCPC & staff) changes to the NGWAR, as recommended at the March 6, 2012 Transmittal hearing: None. 4. Housing Element (HE) Initially Prepared Amendments based on the adopted EAR Housing Element Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations: • Objective 1: Revise to reflect a new annual yearly affordable- workforce unit production rate. • Policy 1.1: Revise to reflect that the County presently has affordable- housing interlocal agreements with the City of Naples and the City of Marco Island; and, add a requirement that the municipalities shall re- evaluate their respective interlocal agreements with the County every three years. • Policy 1.4: Revise to make consistent with Section 163.3177(f) l.g., Florida Statutes. • Objective 2: Modify to reflect the removal of the HDC reference and their stated mission; add the phrase "for- profit and not- for - profit providers of affordable- workforce housing" before the phrase, "shall assist Collier County... "; and, delete the references to "fifteen" percent and "1,000" units and replace with a new annual yearly affordable- workforce unit production rate. • Policy 2.1: Revise to remove agency reference, as it is no longer relevant. • Policy 2.9: Revise to reflect new timeline for task completion. • Policy 2.10: Revise to reflect departmental name change and Program addition. • Policy 2.11: Revise to replace a specific departmental reference with a general reference. • Policy 3.5: Revise to include a date for completion of the Policy task. - 16- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments • Policy 3.7: Revise to include a date for completion of the Policy task. • Objective 4: Revise to remove reference to City of Naples conducting survey. • Policy 4.3: Revise to include a date for completion of the Policy task. • Policy 5.4: Revise to include a date for completion of the Policy task. • Policy 5.6: Revise to include a date for completion of the Policy task. • Policy 5.7: Revise date to coincide with the amended survey commission date to be established in. • Objective 6: Revise to delete the term, "group care facilities" and replace with the term, "group housing and Continuing Care Retirement Centers ". • Objective 7: Revise to delete the term, "Urban Coastal Fringe" and replace with the term, "Coastal High Hazard Area ". • Objective 8: Modify the Objective to remove the restriction that rehabilitated units must be located only in the Immokalee Urban Area, Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, and within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area. • Policy 8.1: Modify to remove reference to "non- conforming" residences to correlate with the Immokalee Area Master Plan Element. • Policy 8.2: Delete, as Policy objective has been completed. • Policy 8.3: Modify to reflect completion of survey and provide a reference that activities are ongoing. • Policy 8.6: Revise to remove second sentence of Policy. • Objective 9: Staff recommends creating a new Objective based on the 2009 adoption of HB 697, Green House Gas Reduction strategies. • Policy 9.1: Staff recommends creating a new Policy based on the 2009 adoption of HB 697, Green House Gas Reduction strategies. • Policy 9.2: Staff recommends creating a new Policy based on the 2009 adoption of HB 697, Green House Gas Reduction strategies. • Policy 9.3: Staff recommends creating a new Policy based on the 2009 adoption of HB 697, Green House Gas Reduction strategies. • Policy 9.4: Staff recommends creating a new Policy based on the 2009 adoption of HB 697, Green House Gas Reduction strategies. • Policy 9.5: Staff recommends creating a new Policy based on the 2009 adoption of HB 697, Green House Gas Reduction strategies. CCPC changes to the Housing; Element as recommended at the October 14, 2011 workshop: • Objective 1: PENDING Housing Dept. staff/AHAC input • Policy 1.5 (renumbered): Revise to reflect statutory text • Objective 2: PENDING Housing Dept. staff/AHAC input • Policy 2.10: Delete the word, "operate" and insert the word, "administer" [The Housing Dept. "administers " rather than "operates "programs.] • Objective 8: PENDING Housing Dept. staff/AHAC input Staff changes approved by the CCPC at the October 14, 2011 workshop: Policy 8.4: Delete the phrase, "within the Immokalee Urban and Rural Lands Stewardship Areas will" and insert the word, "shall" [Provisions for awarding funds to rehabilitate residential units are intended to be competitive, not restricted to certain geographies within the County.] -17- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments CCPC (& staff) changes to the Housing Element, as recommended at the January 26, 2012 Transmittal hearing: ■ Objectives 1, 2 and 8: Revisions forthcoming — to be shown to CCPC before BCC meets to Transmit. • Policy 2.10: Delete the word "operate" and insert the word "administer," and revise last bullet to exclude the County from the "acquisition program." Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policies 3.5 and 3.7: Revise Joint County /City of Naples and City of Naples policies `shared' with, co- written for, the City of Naples, and policies solely for the City of Naples — modify to read, "the County shall, with the City of Naples," for all Joint County /City policies [and wherever similar entries appear]; and, modify to read, "the City of Naples continues to" for City of Naples policies [and wherever similar entries appear]. • Objective 4: Language concerns. Give further consideration. Suggestion to use phrase "fall below minimum housing standards" in place of the term "substandard ". Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. CCPC (& staff) changes to the Housing Element, as recommended at the March 6, 2012 Transmittal hearing: None. • Objective 1: Revise text, per CCPC directive to remove requirement to provide a specific number of new affordable units annually. • Policy 1. 1: Introduce new Policy; modified to identify the department with this responsibility. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 1.2: Introduce new Policy; modified to identify the department with this responsibility. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 1.3: Introduce new Policy; modified to identify the department with this responsibility. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 1.4: Introduce new Policy; modified to identify the department with this responsibility. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 1.5: Introduce new Policy; modified to identify the department with this responsibility. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Policy 1.1: Renumber Policy and revise text. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. Now Policy 1.6. • Policy 1.2: Renumber Policy and revise text, per CCPC directive to clarify planning relationship with City of Naples; Now Policy 1.8. • Policy 1.3: Renumber Policy and revise text, per CCPC directive to clarify planning relationship with City of Naples and remove the word "workforce" from term, "affordable workforce "; Now Policyl.9. • Policy 1.4: Renumber Policy and revise text. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. Now Policy 1.10. • Policy 1.5: Renumber Policy and revise text to reflect removal of the word "workforce" from term, "affordable workforce "; Now Policy 1.11 • Policy 1.7: Introduce new Policy. • Objective 2: Revise text, per CCPC directive to remove requirement to provide a specific number of new affordable units annually; modified to connect Objective 2 to Objective 1 and its Policies. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. - 18- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments • Policy 2.2: Revise text, per CCPC directive to add "affordable workforce" income category. • Policy 2.3: Revise text, per CCPC directive to clarify planning relationship with City of Naples and add the "affordable workforce" income category. • Policy 2.4: Revise text, per CCPC directive to clarify planning relationship with City of Naples. • Policy 2.5: Revise text, per CCPC directive to clarify planning relationship with City of Naples and remove the word, "workforce" from term "affordable workforce." • Policy 2.7: Revise text, per CCPC directive to remove the word, "workforce" from the term "affordable workforce." • Policy 2.8: Revise text, per CCPC directive to clarify planning relationship with City of Naples. • Policy 3.2: Revise text, per CCPC directive to remove the word, "workforce" from the term "affordable workforce." • Policy 3.3: Revise text, per CCPC directive to add "affordable workforce" income category. • Policy 3.4: Revise text, per CCPC directive to clarify planning relationship with City of Naples. • Policy 3.6: Revise text, per CCPC directive to clarify planning relationship with City of Naples. • Policy 3.8: Revise text, per CCPC directive to add "affordable workforce" income category. • Policy 4.1: Revise text, per CCPC directive to clarify planning relationship with City of Naples. • Policy 4.2: Revise text, per CCPC directive to clarify planning relationship with City of Naples. • Policy 4.4: Revise text, per CCPC directive to clarify planning relationship with City of Naples. • Policy 4.5: Revise text, per CCPC directive to clarify planning relationship with City of Naples. • Policy 5.2: Revise text, per CCPC directive to clarify planning relationship with City of Naples. • Policy 6.1: Revise text, per CCPC directive to clarify planning relationship with City of Naples and expand the category of group housing. • Policy 6.2: Revise text, per CCPC directive to clarify planning relationship with City of Naples and expand the category of group housing. • Policy 6.3: Revise text, per CCPC directive to clarify planning relationship with City of Naples and expand the category of group housing. • Policy 6.4: Revise text, per CCPC directive to clarify planning relationship with City of Naples and expand the category of group housing. • Policy 7.1: Revise text, per CCPC directive to clarify planning relationship with City of Naples. • Policy 7.2: Revise text, per CCPC directive to clarify planning relationship with City of Naples. • Objective 8: Revise text, per CCPC directive to remove requirement to provide a specific number of new affordable units annually; modified to indicate a minimum "number of units per year "based on identified need ". Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. 5. Recreation & Open Space Element (ROSE) Initially Prepared Amendments based on the adopted EAR ROSE Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations: • Policy 1.1.1: Modify based upon BCC action to adjust level of service from stated level. • Policy 1.1.5: Deletion based upon removal of facilities value as a level of service standard by the BCC. • Policy 1.1.6: Revise for clarification of the policy. • Policy 1.3.1: Revise to promote alternative transportation routes to County owned parks to promote Green House Gas reductions. • Policy 1.4.1: Revise for clarification of the policy. -19- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments • Policy 1.4.2: Revise to eliminate list of governmental providers of recreational facilities. • Policy 1.5.1: Revise to include open space. • Goal 2: Deletion based upon neighborhood parks not provided by County. • Objective 2.1: Deletion based upon neighborhood parks not provided by County. • Policy 2.1.1: Deletion based upon neighborhood parks not provided by County. • Policy 2.1.2: Modify and relocate based upon changes to treatment of neighborhood parks. • Policy 2.1.3: Deletion based upon neighborhood parks not provided by County. • Policy 2.1.4: Deletion based upon neighborhood parks not provided by County. • Policy 2.1.5: Deletion based upon neighborhood parks not provided by County. • Goal 3: Revise based upon Goal 2 proposed deletion. • Objective 3.1: Revise to reflect anticipated adoption of the Parks Master Plan. • Policy 3.1.1: Revise based on renumbering. • Policy 3.1.2: Revise based on renumbering. • Policy 3.1.3: Revise based on renumbering. • Policy 3.1.4: Revise based on renumbering and elimination of assumption of automatic cost increases. • Policy 3.1.5: Revise based on renumbering. • Policy 3.1.6: Revise based on renumbering. • Policy 3.1.7: Revise based on renumbering and potentially on outcome of Parks Master Plan. CCPC (& staff) changes to the ROSE as recommended at the October 14, 2011 workshop: • Objective 2.1: Add the word, "Master" between the words, "Park" and "Plan" in the first sentence. Post Workshop: Objective modified accordingly. • Policy 2.1.8: Replace the word, "require" to, "promote" in the first sentence. Post Workshop: Policy modified accordingly. • Objective 1: Replace the words, "the most' with "an ". Post workshop: Objective modified accordingly. • Policy 3.8: Add the phrase, "but not limited to" between the words, "build on" and "the traditional" in the first sentence. Post Workshop: Policy modified accordingly. • Objective 4: Add the term, "where appropriate" between the words, "County" and "will" in the first sentence. Post Workshop: Objective modified accordingly. • Policy 4.1: Add the term, "where appropriate" between the words, "support" and "the economic" in the first sentence. Post Workshop: Policy modified accordingly. CCPC (& staff) changes to the ROSE, as recommended at the January 26, 2012 Transmittal hearing: ■ Policy 2.1.8: Remove italics; consider rephrasing to read, The County shall amend the Land Development Code to require the developer of a residential PUD, or a PUD having a residential component, to provide its residents and guests with a neighborhood park suitable for its location, as determined on a case -by -case basis, which is, as required by 5.4 in the Future Land Use Element, to be compatible with the surrounding development. or, The County shall amend the Land Development Code to require the developer of a residential PUD, or a PUD having a residential component, to provide its residents and guests with a neighborhood park, as determined on a case -by -case basis, which is, as required by Policy 5.4 in the Future Land Use Element, to be compatible with the surrounding g evelopment. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. -20- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments CCPC (& staff) changes to the ROSE as recommended at the March 6, 2012 Transmittal hearing: None. 6. Conservation & Coastal Management Element (CCME) Initially Prppared Amendments based on the adopted EAR CCME Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations: • Objective 1.1: Revise to reflect Program has been implemented and activities are ongoing. • Policy 1.1.6: Revise to include an effective date. • Policy 1.2.3: Modify to read, "Non -GIS -based data collected will be organized by established watershed and sub -basin units." • Policy 1.2.5: Delete as Policy is no longer relevant. • Policy 1.3.1: Revise to include correct acronyms. • Policy 1.3.4: Delete, as Policy is no longer relevant. • Objective 2.1: Modify to reflect completed work and reword first sentence in item (c). • Policy 2.1.7: Revised to reflect work completed and listed activities are ongoing. • Objective 2.3: Revise to include coordination and Plan development with the FDEP • Policy 2.3.6: Delete the requirement for TSS, BOD, Pb, Zn, and Cu from Policy in Section b, and delete Section c. • Objective 2.5: Revise to reflect initial implementation and ongoing program maintenance. • Policy 2.5.1: Revise to reflect initial implementation and ongoing maintenance. • Policy 2.5.2: Revise to reflect initial implementation and ongoing maintenance. • Policy 2.5.3: Revise to reflect initial implementation and ongoing maintenance. • Objective 3.1: Revise to reflect establishment of the monitoring network and reference that groundwater monitoring activities are ongoing. • Policy 3.1.1: Revise to reflect conditional use reference pertains to those conditional uses contained within the Policy; revise to address improvement of groundwater monitoring in order to assess saltwater intrusion; and revise to include coordination with the SFWMD. • Objective 3.4: Revise NGWAR reference. • Policy 3.4.1: Revise to add reference to salinity trending within Policy. • Policy 3.4.4: Revise to add provision for coordination with the SFWMD and Big Cypress Basin. • Policy 4.1.2: Revise to indicate that the County, in coordination with the SFWMD shall be responsible for devising a method to determine agricultural pumpage. • Policy 6.1.1: Modify to reference the June 2010 Land Development Code amendments that implement specific subsections of this Policy, address scrivener's errors in subsections 6.1.1 (7 & 13) and revise applicable subsections, delete subsection 6.1.1 (7), and add an exemption from the native vegetation retention requirements for Federal and State parks, preserves and forests whose purpose is to manage land for conservation. • Policy 6.1.2: Revise to include reference to the June 2010 Land Development Code amendments that implement specific subsections of the Policy, and include an exemption from the native vegetation retention requirements for Federal and State parks, preserves and forests whose purpose is to manage land for conservation purposes. • Policy 6.2.1: Revise to correct the Florida Administrative Code reference; and insert reference to the current SFWMD land use and land cover inventory. -21- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments • Policy 6.2.5: Delete Section 6.2.5 (6)(5)(b)(3), as the specific criteria to identify mitigation priorities and implement the incentive program have been adopted into the Land development Code, and address native vegetation retention standards for the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System as part of the Immokalee Area Master Plan amendments. • Policy 7.1.2: Delete references to specific wildlife publications and plans listed in the Policy, revise to add a general reference to publications utilized by the FFWCC and USFWS as their technical assistance, and delete the reference to mitigation for black bear habitat, as no such mitigation is required by the FFWCC or USFWS. • Policy 7.1.6: Revise to reflect the continuance of Policy objective. • Objective 7.2: Revise to reflect the most up -to -date, best available data on manatee deaths in Collier County waters. • Objective 7.3: Revise to reflect the most up -to -date, best available data on sea turtle disorientation. • Policy 7.3.1: Revise to reflect the correct Policy reference. • Policy 7.4.1: Modify Policy to refer to other funding opportunities. • Policy 9.1.6: Revise to reflect the establishment of a training program. • Policy 9.1.7: Revise to reflect current departmental reference. • Policy 9.2.3: Modify to reflect the establishment, and maintenance, of a cooperative agreement. • Policy 9.4.3: Modify to remove redundant sentence. • Policy 10.1.1: Revise Policy or add policies to include strategies to preserve recreational and commercial working waterfronts. • Policy 10.1.5: Modify to consistently refer to "marine" wetlands and define or clarify "marine wetlands." • Policy 10.1.6: Modify to require that destruction of any marine wetlands requires a fiscal analysis. • Policy 10.2.1: Modify to require beach access sites shown on plans to be at the discretion of the County. • Objective 10.3: Revise to include mapping reference. • Objective 10.4: Revise Objective to read, "...continue to be restored and then maintained. • Objective 12.1: Modify to address legislative changes to hurricane evacuations requirements. • Policy 12.1.3: Modify to reflect shelter space figures that are consistent with the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council's Hurricane Evacuation Study Update. • Policy 12.1.5: Modify to reflect updated equipment listing requirements for onsite shelters. • Policy 12.1.7: Revise to add requirement to coordinate with the municipalities. • Policy 12.1.9: Revise to reflect correct terminology and coordination activities. • Policy 12.1.11: Revise to reflect latest date of document. • Policy 12.1.12: Revise to reflect latest date of document. • Policy 12.1.13: Modify to reference funding limitations. • Policy 12.1.14: Delete, as the inclusion of hurricane shelters within the 5 -year schedule of Capital Improvements is not supported. • Policy 12.1.15: Modify to make Policy references consistent with State and Federal guidelines; and, revise to reflect latest date of document. • Policy 12.1.17: Revise sentence for clarity. • Policy 12.1.21: Revise to reflect the next due date for the Plan update. • Policy 12.2.5: Modify to provide new CHHA definition. • Policy 12.3.2: Revise for clarification and sentence structure. • Objective 12.4: Revise to reflect current terminology and departmental names. -22- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments CCPC changes to the CCME as recommended at the October_ 14, 2011 Workshop: • Policy 2.1.6: Retain Policy [Premature to remove Policy prior to the adoption of the Watershed Management Plans by the BCC.J • Policy 2.2.5: Insert the phrase, "if feasible" after the phrase, "stormwater management systems be inspected and," [Requirement for stormwater management system inspections by a licensed Florida professional engineer is problematic and costly for HOAs, etc.] • Policy 6.2.1: Delete the word, "project" and insert the phrase, "Environmental Resource Permitting" within the last sentence [Clarification by CCPC] Staff changes approved by CCPC at the October 14, 2011 Workshop [Staff items inadvertently overlooked during document preparation.]: • Objective 3.2: Delete the phrase, "Implement a" and insert the phrase, "Continue the" • Objective 9.4: Delete the phrase, "Continue to implement" and insert the phrase, "Maintain the County's" • Policy 10. 1.6 (renumbered): In the second sentence, insert the word, "marine" before the word, "wetlands" • Objective 10.5: Insert the phrase, "For undeveloped shorelines" at the beginning of the sentence EAC changes to the CCME as recommended at the December 7, 2011 Transmittal hearing: • Objective 1.2: Insert the following text within the Objective, "collect the highest practical quality data with data quality indicators" [Staff's alternative recommendation is to insert the 7207 - updated phraseology, which references "relevant, appropriate and professionally accepted data".] • Objective 2.1 c.: Revise FEMA Map references after acceptance [Map acceptance will likely occur during the adoption phase of the EAR -based amendments.] • Policy 2.1.7: Delete the phrase, "rely upon" and replace with "include in their review" • Policy 3.1.4: Revise the word, "Aquifer" to read, "aquifers" (lowercase and plural) • Objective 4.1: Remove the qualifier, "more" from Objective text • Policy 10.1.2: Insert same Policy text within the FLUE to ensure consistency • Policy 10. 1.7 (renumbered): Retain the phrase, "public benefit" within the provision [Recommendation by staff to delete `public benefit" reference, as a fiscal analysis cannot be performed to demonstrate `public benefit. "J • Objective 10.5: Insert the term "wetland systems" after the word, "dunes" within the second sentence [Staff recommends not including this term, as this has the potential to create inconsistencies within Obj. 10.5 and related policies that address dunes and coastal barriers only; wetlands are addressed within other CCME provisions.] • Replace the terms, "water- shed" and "ground water" with, "watershed" and "groundwater" throughout the document. Staff's recommended changes to the CCME subsequent to the CCPC's October 14, 2011 Workshop and the EAC's December 7, 2011 Transmittal hearing: • Policy 2.2.5: Revise Policy text to read, "The County, in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, shall develop and implement a plan to encourage , -23- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments stormwater management systems sal be periodically inspected andfff feasible, eeftified by an hems °a Fier-id qppropriate professional eaginee r for compliance with their approved design, and any deficiencies sha4 be corrected." [Proposed revision is an alternative to the CCPC's recommended change, intended to provide greater flexibility for the application of this Policy.] • Policies 6.1.2 and 6.2.5: Revise policies to reference /include preservation standards for the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand — native vegetation retention of 60 percent (not to exceed 45 percent of the site). [Retention requirement originally proposed as a component of the Immokalee Area Master Plan amendments.] Staff changes to the CCME, as extrapolated from EAC changes recommended at the December 7, 2011 Transmittal hearing: Policy 1.1.6: Revise to reflect HB 7207 - updated phraseology, which references "relevant, appropriate and professionally accepted data" language. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. EAC's recommended changes made at their December 7, 2011 Transmittal hearing not directly related with the adopted Evaluation and Appraisal Report: Policy 4.1.3: Revise Policy to require the "determination" of actual, as opposed to permitted, agricultural pumpage; and, add the phrase "if and when available ". Policy to read as follows, "The County in coordination with the South Florida Water management District shall work with the agricultural community to devise a method for determining actual agricultural pumpage, when and if available." (3)` Objective 7.1 and/or Policy 7.1.2: Consideration should be given to assuming more of the responsibilities for listing endangered and protected species, and issuing "take" permits, rather than deferring to the Florida Wildlife Service or Wildlife Conservation Corp; this would be accomplished with revising Objective 7.1. and/or Policy 7.1.2 to add #4 that may read, "Within a year the County shall reassess taking control of the process of take permits for listed species, currently done by the Florida Wildlife Service and/or Wildlife Conservation Corp. " (4) • Add a new policy or revise an existing policy to address low impact development (LID) practices and policies; this would be accomplished with the following text, "Within two years from the adoption of this policy, the County shall publish a Low Impact Development (LID) Manual, and enact LID land development code regulation to reduce stormwater runoff from all private and public developments and redevelopments." (5) CCPC (& staff) changes to the CCME, as recommended at the January 26, 2012 Transmittal hearing: Objective 2.1 c.: Revise to show DFIRM mapping adoption date when approved, as 2005 mapping is now outdated. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. Policies 6.1.2 and 6.2.5: Revise to reflect RFMUD Neutral Lands' preservation and retention standards for the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. Policies 10. 1.5 and 10.1.6: Revise to provide clarity; look into means to incentivize public participation for determining the extent of such facilities' use to benefit the public; provide for the -24- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department .,,.. re. k�.d�inv+#.:, -� v�wP+Y;z': .fib .... ,. _ � -.., .`.a+.t ». ae.�a m,r «.+.�wN+9+«•a.�i��:,.._..... Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments timely preparation of implementing land development regulations, with unambiguous definitions of these terms. Post Transmittal Hearing: Such Policy modifications are unnecessary, and a counter- proposal is developed. [Staff recommends the removal of these Policies from the GIP, as impacts to marine wetlands are already regulated by the State and Federal agencies. These Policies have also been difficult for staff to administer as there are no criteria in which to implement. The following is justification for this recommendation] State Permitting Program: Environmental permitting for impacts to wetlands is regulated by the State of Florida through the State Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) program. Permitting is also regulated at the Federal level by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE). Projects permitted under the ERP program are required to demonstrate that they are not contrary to the public interest or, in the case of Outstanding Florida Waters (OFW) that they are clearly in the public interest. Where a project is unable to otherwise meet these criteria, the applicant is required to mitigate adverse effects that may be caused by the regulated activity. The criteria for public interest are identified in 373.414 Florida Statutes and in the Basis of Review for the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). These criteria are as follows. "(a) In determining whether an activity, which is in, on, or over surface waters or wetlands, as delineated in s. 373.421(1), and is regulated under this part, is not contrary to the public interest or is clearly in the public interest, the governing board or the department shall consider and balance the following criteria: 1. Whether the activity will adversely affect the public health, safety, or welfare or the property of others; 2. Whether the activity will adversely affect the conservation of fish and wildlife, including endangered or threatened species, or their habitats; 3. Whether the activity will adversely affect navigation or the flow of water or cause harmful erosion or shoaling; 4. Whether the activity will adversely affect the fishing or recreational values or marine productivity in the vicinity of the activity; 5. Whether the activity will be of a temporary or permanent nature; 6. Whether the activity will adversely affect or will enhance significant historical and archaeological resources under the provisions of s. 267.061, and 7. The current condition and relative value of functions being performed by areas affected by the proposed activity. (b) If the applicant is unable to otherwise meet the criteria set forth in this subsection, the governing board or the department, in deciding to grant or deny a permit, shall consider measures proposed by or acceptable to the applicant to mitigate adverse effects that may be caused by the regulated activity. Such measures may include, but are not limited to, onsite mitigation, offsite mitigation, offsite regional mitigation, and the purchase of mitigation credits from mitigation banks permitted under s. 373.4136. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to choose the form of mitigation. The mitigation must offset the adverse effects caused by the regulated activity." (373.414 Florida Statutes)" Where mitigation is accepted, financial assurances are required by the State in the amount of 110% of the cost of implementing the mitigation plan. The following was taken from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Environmental Monitoring and Report Guidelines. "Financial Assurances — Pursuant to Section 4.3.3.2 (p) of the Basis of Review for mitigation plans with projected implementation costs in excess of $25,000, the permittee shall submit a financial assurance mechanism in the amount of 110% of the itemized cost of implementing the mitigation plan. Acceptable financial assurance mechanisms include approved Letters of Credit (Form No .1106), Performance Bonds (Form No. 1105), Trust Fund Agreements, cash deposits or cash equivalent in an escrow account and several other mechanism outlined in Section 4.3.7.6 of the Basis of Review, Pages 39 -40. Partial Releases of the financial assurance mechanisms may be requested as the mitigation program progresses toward completion. The District can authorize the return and release of portions of these funds provided that the project is in compliance." Aside from permitting for impacts to wetlands, applicants are also required to obtain State -owned submerged land leases for use of State -owned submerged lands. As an incentive for public use of water front, State -owned submerged land lease fees provide incentives for commercial marinas which have a percentage of boat slips available to the general public on a first -come, first -served basis. First come, first served is defined in Chapter 18 -21 Florida Administrative Code any "water dependent facility operated on the sovereign lands of the state the services of which are open to the general public with no qualifying requirements such as club membership, stock ownership, or equity interest, with no longer than one -year rental terms, and with no automatic renewal rights or conditions. This is intended to cover services offered to various types, classes or -25- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments groups of public users and such services need not be comprehensive. The service offered may be a specialty service such as boat repair, seafood purchasing, marine slip rentals or shipping terminals as long as all services offered are open to the general types, classes, or groups of public users with no qualifying requirements such as club membership or stock ownership or equity interest." Incentives for marinas which are open to the public are included below and were taken from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) website for State -owned submerged land leases. "Commercial marinas require authorization which may include approval by the Board of Trustees at a regularly scheduled Cabinet meeting, depending on the size of the lease area. These types of facilities can be private or public with the public facilities being eligible for a 30 percent discount on the lease fees if they have at least 90 percent of the slips available to the general public. In addition, marinas that receive the Clean Marina designation from DEP can earn another 10 percent discount. These discounts encourage and reward marinas that provide public access to the waters of the state. The standard lease term is five years but is increased to ten years for marinas that are at least 90 percent open to the public. Extended term leases of up to 25 years may be obtained if certain rule conditions are met and an additional fee is paid for the extended term. All leases require a nonrefundable processing fee and a lease may be modified and/or assigned to another party if the lessee is complying with statutes and rules and has no outstanding lease fees." Difficulties in administering the Policies (prepared by Stephen Lenberger): Currently, staff is unable to administer the Policies as there are no criteria in which to implement. Specifically, there is no definition on what is meant by "destruction" of marine wetlands or for other provisions of the Policies, such as providing for "general public use ". Permitting through the State and Federal agencies require impacts to marine wetlands (mangroves, seagrass beds, hard bottom benthic environments, etc.) to be minimized, and where impacts occur, to be mitigated. Since these wetlands are mitigated through the State permitting program to insure no net loss of wetland function, they have not been looked upon by the County as being "destroyed ". Hydrologic and other functions of these marine wetlands still remain, not to mention the benefits provided by facilities for enjoyment and appreciation of these resources. Certainly the resource has not been destroyed. There is also concern regarding the provision requiring for general public use of private facilities, particularly as they apply to the water - dependent and water - related uses identified in CCME Policy 10.1.1. The definition of "marina" in the Land Development Code is also broad and applies to a variety of boat facilities, including multi - family dock facilities. Also, to what degree is meant by providing for general public use (public use of a percentage of wetslips or dry storage, use of fueling facilities, boardwalks, rest rooms, parking areas, etc.)? The requirement for a fiscal analysis to demonstrate public benefit and financial feasibility of a proposed development is also a problem. How would a fiscal analysis be performed to demonstrate public benefit? Public benefit of private facilities could simply be by decreasing demand on public facilities. A fiscal analysis for financial feasibility could be demonstrated, at least for project construction. But this would still be subject to economic conditions. How would financial feasibility be demonstrated beyond construction? CCPC (& staff) changes to the CCME, as recommended at the March 6, 2012 Transmittal hearing: Policy 10. 1.5 and Policy 10.1.6: Delete Policies, as impacts to marine wetlands are already regulated by the State and Federal agencies. These Policies have also been difficult for staff to administer as there are no criteria in which to implement [staff recommendation]. CCPC recommendation differs from staff's — recommending that the Policy 10. 1.5 prepared for Consent Agenda consideration be retained essentially as written, adding "marine" to qualify "wetlands in second sentence, and including parenthetical definition of "marine wetlands "; and, that the Policy 10.1.6 prepared for Consent Agenda consideration be retained essentially as written, changing "fiscal analysis" requirement to "needs analysis ". Post Transmittal Hearing: Outstanding substantive issues remain. -26- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments 7. Intergovernmental Cooperation Element (ICE) Initially Prepared Amendments based on the adopted EAR ICE Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations: • Objective l: Minor revisions to include certain key agencies. • Policy 1.2: Revise to reflect the Department name change. • Policy 1.3: Revise to reflect the Department name change. • Policy 2.1: Inclusion of the word "appropriate" so that agreements are not limited to agencies within Collier County. • Policy 2.6: Minor text revisions to update dates. • Policy 2.7: Minor text revisions to update dates and requirements. • Policy 2.8: Revise to correct SFWMD name. • Policy 2.9: Minor text revisions to include a comma and delete specific Florida Statute sub- section. The CCPC did not recommend changes to this Element beyond those adopted with the EAR. 8. Future Land Use Element (FLUE) Initially Prepared Amendments based on the adopted EAR FLUE Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations: • Policy 1.4: Revise to allow for, but not mandate, the creation of a District (perhaps replace "shall" with "may "). • Policy 2.1: Revise to correct the CIE Policy reference. • Policy 2.4: If changes are made to the Density Rating System to delete the Traffic Congestion Area density reduction factor, as proposed, then revise this policy to delete that reference. If changes are made to Policy 6.3 to delete reference to the affordable housing provision, as proposed, then revise this policy to delete that reference • Policy 2.5: Revise to reflect the existence of the TCMAs (perhaps replace "shall designate" on first line with "has designated "). • Policy 4.5: Revise to recognize the periodic update (perhaps replace the last sentence with a commitment to periodically update the inventory). • Policy 4.7: Revise to specify that a redevelopment plan may only be prepared by the County or its agent unless first approved by the Board, to add reference to the Immokalee Redevelopment Plan, and to correct the date reference. • Policy 5.3: Revise to clarify changes to the Urban designation refers to the new designation of lands as Urban (perhaps replace "changes" in the third line with "addition "). • Policy 5.14: Revise as necessary to reflect the changed status and contents of the Inter -local Agreements as well as any changes necessary to correlate with the Public School Facilities Element. • Objective 6: Revise to reference the establishment of TCMAs in past tense (perhaps replace "are hereby" in the last sentence with "have been "). -27- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments • Policy 6.3: Revise paragraph e) to begin with a verb so as to follow the sentence structure (perhaps add "Providing" before "Vehicular "; delete paragraph d) referring to the affordable housing provision; and, make correlating change to Transportation Element Policy 5.5). • Objective 7: Revise to reference reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (perhaps add "reduce greenhouse gas emissions," on the second line after "policies, ". • Policy 7.3: Revise for proper wording (perhaps replace "and their interconnection points" with "and/or provide interconnection(s)." • Policy 7.7: Revise to update the Division name. • Density Rating System — Conversion of Commercial Zoning Bonus: Revise to prohibit applicability within the CHHA. • Density Rating System — Affordable- Workforce Housing Bonus: Revise to prohibit applicability within the CHHA. • Density Rating System - Traffic Congestion Area: Delete, and replace with a Coastal High Hazard Area density reduction factor; so reflect this on the FLUM; make correlating changes to all GMP references to this provision; and, revise both the Roadway Access and Proximity to Mixed Use Activity Center or Interchange Activity Center (residential density bands) bonuses to replace reference to this provision with CHHA reference. • Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict: Revise to reduce allowable density for residential -only projects within the CHHA to a maximum of 4 DU /A; revise the Master Planned Activity Center provision for clarity, and possible substantive change. • Rural Fringe Mixed Use District: Revise to clarify the District only applies to A -zoned lands; to correct a miss - numbering in the RFMUD Sending Lands designation; and, revise the Exemption provision to clarify the applicability of "expansion" and to delete unneeded text from the Exemption title. • Overlays and Special Features, Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay: Revise, if possible, to provide clarity to this Overlay and/or related FLUE provisions. • Future Land Use Map: Revise the CHHA boundary to correlate with any CHHA boundary description change made in CCME Policy 12.2.5. • Planning Horizon Issue: Revise the various planning horizons in the GMP to be consistent. • Designation /District/Subdistrict Relationship: Revise throughout to clarify the relationship between Designations, Districts and Subdistricts. • Map FLUE -14 Existing Zoning Consistent with FLUE by Policy, Immokalee Area: Delete; replacement map to be adopted into the Immokalee Area Master Plan to correlate with new Policy 6.1.9 in that Master Plan. -28- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments CCPC (& staff) changes to the FLUE as recommended at the October 14, 2011 workshop: Policy 7.3: Add reference to Transportation Element Policy 9.3. Staff believes it appropriate to reference, but not mirror, TE Policy 9.3 as the two are related but not identical in scope. Only local street interconnections are addressed in TE Policy 9.3 whereas FLUE Policy 7.3 also addresses interconnection points, e.g. parking lot connections. Further, the context of Policy 7.3 is different as its genesis is the Community Character Plan, as identified in Objective 7. [At the workshop, staff noted this policy needed revision to correlate with Transportation Element Policy 9.3; CCPC discussed TE Policy 9.3 at length.] Density Rating System/Density Reduction/Coastal High Hazard Area: (1) Add clarification that the CHHA boundary is generally depicted on the Future Land Use Map and more precisely identified in the Future Land Use Map series. (2) Retain text as proposed to apply the density reduction factor to all lands subject to the density rating system, including those presently not subject to the traffic congestion area reduction. The affected area is approximately the west half of Section 1, Township 50 South, Range 26 east. In that area, many of the parcels are non - residentially zoned (e.g. C -5 and I- Industrial); and, all residentially zoned parcels are within platted subdivisions where almost all lots are developed and most are zoned for >4 dwelling units per acre. Staff estimates <100 acres are zoned E- Estates, thus reasonably eligible for rezone to higher density; however, almost all of those E -zoned parcels are developed. Staff believes the likelihood of requested up- zoning for these parcels beyond the proposed allowable 3 dwelling units per acre to be minimal. [(1) At the workshop, staff noted this change was needed. (2) CCPC expressed concern about infringement upon property rights due to lessening the eligible density available via rezoning.] Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict/Master Planned Activity Center provision: Retain text allowing usage of Master Planned Activity Center provision if 51 % or more of a quadrant is under unified control (remove proposed text requiring an entire quadrant to be under unified control); proposed clean -up changes remain. [CCPC expressed concern about infringement upon property rights under the proposed "entire quadrant" change.] Overlays and Special Features /Coastal High Hazard Area: Add clarification that the CHHA boundary is more precisely identified in the Future Land Use Map series. [At the workshop, staff may or may not have noted this change was needed, but it correlates to the CHHA Density Reduction change above.] Future Land Use Map and Map Series/Map FLUE -14, one of the Properties Consistent by Policy (5.9, 5.10, 5.11, and 5.12) Maps, applicable to the Immokalee area: Retain the map. [As noted in the CCPC workshop FLUE document, deletion of this map was contingent upon adoption of changes to the Immokalee Area Master Plan (petition CP- 2008 -5) which included its own such map and corresponding policy; that petition was not adopted.] Staff changes approved by the CCPC [Items inadvertently overlooked by staff during document preparation.]: None. CCPC (& staff) changes to the FLUE, as recommended at the January 26, 2012 Transmittal hearing: None. CCPC (& staff) changes to the FLUE, as recommended at the March 6, 2012 Transmittal hearing: • Rural Fringe Mixed Use District: Sending Lands provision B.1.C.6: Revise Early Entry TDR Bonus provision to extend availability to ten years, or until a specific date in 2015. -29- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments 9. Golden Gate Area Master Plan ( GGAMP) Initially Prepared Amendments based on the adopted EAR GGAMP Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations: • Goal l: Reformatting; re -state to capture essence of subsequent Objectives and Policies. • Objective 1.1: Reformatting to improve format as an "objective "; revise text. • Objective 1.3: Reformatting to improve format as an "objective "; revise text. • Objective 1.4: Reformatting to improve format as an "objective "; revise text. • Policy 1.4.1: Revise to expand to ensure comprehensive and uniform application of LDC. • Goal 2: Reformatting to improve format as a "goal "; revise text. • Objective 2.1: Delete related to Goal reformatting. • Policy 2.1. 1: Delete related to Goal reformatting. • Policy 2.1.2: Delete related to Goal reformatting. • Policy 2.1.3: Delete related to Goal reformatting. • Policy 2.1.4: Delete related to Goal reformatting. • Objective 2.2: Delete related to Goal reformatting. • Policy 2.2.1: Delete related to Goal reformatting. • Policy 2.2.2: Delete related to Goal reformatting. • Goal 3: Reformatting to improve format as a "goal ". • Objective 3.1: Reformatting to improve format as an "objective "; revise text. • Goal 4: Reformatting to improve format as a "goal ". • Objective 4.1: Reformatting. • Policy 4.1.1: Minor revision to delete date reference. • Policy 4.1.2: Minor revision to delete date reference. • Policy 4.1.3: Minor revision to delete date reference. • Goal 5: Reformatting to improve format as a "goal ". • Objective 5.1: Reformatting to improve format as an "objective"; minor revision to delete date reference. • Objective 5.2: Reformatting to improve format as an "objective ". • Policy 5.2.2: Minor revision to delete date reference. • Policy 5.2.3: Minor revision to show remaining efforts following major project completion. • Objective 5.3: Reformatting to improve format as an "objective "; minor revision to delete date reference. • Policy 5.3.2: Minor revision to strengthen preservation efforts. • Goal 6: Reformatting to improve format as a "goal ". • Objective 6.1: Reformatting to improve format as an "objective ". • Policy 6.1.2: Minor revision to reflect continuing efforts between agencies. • Objective 6.2: Reformatting to improve format as an "objective ". • Objective 6.3: Reformatting to improve format as an "objective ". • Policy 6.3.1: Minor revision to delete date reference; minor revision to provide new departmental reference. • Policy 6.3.2: Minor revision to delete date reference; minor revision to provide new departmental reference. • Goal 7: Reformatting to improve format as a "goal ". -30- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments • Objective 7.1: Reformatting to improve format as an "objective ". • Policy 7.1.3: Minor revision to delete date reference; minor revision to provide new departmental reference. • Objective 7.2: Reformatting to improve format as an "objective ". • Policy 7.2.1: Minor revision. • Policy 7.2.2: Minor revision to eliminate duplication of activities. • Objective 7.3: Reformatting to improve format as an "objective "; revise to provide new departmental reference. • Policy 7.3.1: Minor revision to delete date reference. • Policy 7.3.4: Minor revision to delete date reference. GGAMP —Assessment of Select Provisions — • Estates — Mixed Use District: Conditional Uses Subdistrict — revision to encompass all essential services uses relevant to the Golden Gate Estates area and expand the referenced zoning district listed to encompass all relevant zoning districts in Golden Gate Estates. • Estates — Commercial District: Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict — revision to replace the term "shopping center" with reference to C -2 uses. CCPC (& staff) changes to the GGAMP as recommended at the October 14, 2011 workshop: Policy 7.3.1: Modify to add the phrase, "in the vicinity of before "I -75 /Everglades Interchange ". Post workshop: Policy modified accordingly. Staff changes approved by the CCPC [Items inadvertently overlooked by staff during document preparation.]: Policy 1.4.0.1: Adjust to delete "Land Development Code" cite and other specific cites, and replace with the less - specific phrase referencing "applicable codes and laws ". Revise regulatory references to minimum standards that do not "enhance" the quality of life. Post Workshop: Policy modified accordingly. Staff additionally introduced changes to preceding Objective 1.4 and following Policy 1.4.1, which contain similar unnecessary specificity. CCPC (& staff) changes to the GGAMP, as recommended at the January 26, 2012 Transmittal hearing: • Goal 4: Add portion of previously- removed language back into Goal. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Goal 5: Add portion of previously- removed language back into Goal. Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. • Objective 7.3: Change "Transportation Planning Section — Land Development Services Department" to: "Growth Management Division — Planning and Regulation ". Post Transmittal Hearing: Policy modified accordingly. CCPC (& staff) changes to the GGAMP, as recommended at the March 6, 2012 Transmittal hearing: None. -31- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments 10. Economic Element (EE) Initialler pared Amendments based on the adopted EAR Economic Element Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations: • Objective 1: Revise to clarify the purpose of the objective. • Policy 1.2: Revise to expand focus of policy. • Objective 2: Revise to expand focus of objective • Objective 3: Revise objective by making this objective number 1, with all policies under this objective reflecting the change. • Policy 3.1: Modify based upon expansion of the policy. • Policy 3.8: Revise based upon need to explain what the County's traditional economic base is. • Policy 3.9: Delete based upon redundancy with policy 3.3. • Policy 3.14: Relocate text. • Policy 3.14: Replace existing policy with one which calls for the County to monitor the County's unemployment rate. • Objective 4: Revise to clarify the purpose of the objective. • Policy 4.1: Modify based upon proposed combination of policies 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 into single policy. • Policy 4.2: Modify based upon proposed combination of policies 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 into single policy. • Policy 4.3: Modify based upon proposed combination of policies 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 into single policy. CCPC (& staff) changes to the Economic Element as recommended at the October 14, 2011 workshop: • Objective 1: Replace the words, "the most" with "an ". Post Workshop: Objective modified accordingly. • Policy 3.8: Add the phrase, "but not limited" to between the words, "build on" and "the traditional" in the first sentence. Post Workshop: Policy modified accordingly. • Objective 4: Add the term, "where appropriate" between the words, "County" and "will" in the first sentence. Post Workshop: Objective modified accordingly. • Policy 4.1: Add the term "where appropriate" between the words, "support" and "the economic" in the first sentence. Post Workshop: Policy modified accordingly. CCPC (& staff) changes to the Economic Element, as recommended at the January 26, 2012 Transmittal hearing: None. CCPC (& staff) changes to the Economic Element, as recommended at the March 6, 2012 Transmittal hearing: None. -32- Comprehensive Planning Section Land Development Services Department Consolidated Staff Report for Transmittal Consideration of EAR -based GMP Amendments 11. Public Schools Facilities Element (PSFE) Initially Prepared Amendments based on the adopted EAR PSFE Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations: • Policy 2.3: Delete the last paragraph within the Policy, as the required school concurrency regulations were adopted within the Land Development Code in June 2010. • Policy 2.5: Delete the Policy, as the required school concurrency regulations were adopted within the Land Development Code in June 2010. • Policy 3.6: Revise the Policy to reflect the establishment of the Citizen Advisory Group (CAG); and, add a reference to reflect that the planning and monitoring of school concurrency by the CAG is ongoing. 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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES [Revised text, page 2] GOAL: TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES CONCURRENT WITH NEW DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN OR EXCEED ADOPTED STANDARDS FOR LEVELS OF SERVICE. OBJECTIVE 1 (PUBLIC FA CILITY LE VEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS): Identify and define types of public facilities, establish standards for levels of service for each such public facility, and determine what quantity of additional public facilities is needed in order to achieve and maintain the standards. Policy 1.1: [Revised text, page 2] The County shall establish standards for levels of service for public facilities, as follows: Public facilities are facilities which appear in other elements of this comprehensive plan, including arterial and collector roads, sur-fQee water stormwater management systems, potable water systems, sanitai=y sewef wastewater treatment systems, solid waste disposal facilities, parks and recreation facilities, and public school facilities. The standards for levels of service of County provided public facilities shall apply to development orders issued by the County, to the County's annual budget, and to the appropriate individual element of this comprehensive plan. The standards for levels of service of public facilities which are not County provided shall apply to development orders issued by the County and to the appropriate individual element of this comprehensive plan, but shall not apply to the County's annual budget. Public facilities shall include land, structures, the initial furnishings and equipment, design, permitting, and construction costs. Other "capital" costs, such as motor vehicles and motorized equipment, computers and office equipment, office furnishings, and small tools are considered in the County's annual budget, but such items are not "public facilities" for the purposes of the Growth Management Plan, or the issuance of development orders. Policy 1.2: [Revised text, page 2] The quantity of public facilities that is needed to eliminate existing deficiencies and to meet the needs of future growth shall be determined for each public facility by the following calculation: Q= (SxD) -I. Where: "Q" is the quantity of public facility needed, "S" is the standard for level of service, "D" is the demand, such as the population, and "I" is the inventory of existing facilities. Words underlined are added; words stfusk threugb are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words deablA stp,ug are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Capital Improvement Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 A. The calculation will be used for existing demand in order to determine existing deficiencies. The calculation will be used for projected demand in order to determine needs of future growth. The estimates of projected demand will account for demand that is likely to occur from previously issued development orders as well as future growth. B. The Board of County Commissioners shall review all rezone petitions, SRA designation applications, conditional use petitions, and proposed amendments to the Future Land Use Element (FLUE), Golden Gate Area Master Plan (GGAMP) or Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP) affecting the overall countywide density or intensity of permissible development, with consideration of their impact on both the variable "D" in the formula Q = (S x D) - I, and the overall County transportation system. The Board shall not approve any such petition or application which would directly access a deficient roadway segment or if it impacts an adjacent roadway segment that is deficient, or which significantly impacts either: (1) a deficient roadway segment or adjacent roadway segment; or (2) the seasonal population based upon the Bureau of Economic and Business Research at the University of Florida (BEBR) medium range growth rate population projections, for all public facilities, for the variable "D ", unless one of the three items listed below simultaneously occurs: (-a)l. Specific mitigating stipulations are approved in conjunction with the rezone or SRA designation resolution, conditional use petition, or FLUE amendment, to restore or maintain the Level of Service on the impacted roadway segment; (-b)2. The adopted population standard used for calculation of "Q" in the formula Q = (S x D) — I is amended based on relevant, appropriate and professionally accepted data and analysis; or, (-e)3. The Schedule of Capital Improvements is updated to include any necessary projects that would support the additional public facility demand(s) created by the rezone, SRA designation resolution, conditional use petition, or amendment to the Future Land Use Element. C. Significant impact is hereby defined for Section B of this Policy as, an impact generating potential for increased countywide population greater than 2% of the population projections for parks, solid waste disposal, potable water, wastewater treatment, and damage— stormwater management facilities, or as generating a volume of traffic equal to or greater than 2% of the adopted LOS standard service volume of an impacted roadway. D. There are three circumstances in which the standards for levels of service are not the exclusive determinant of need for a public facility: 1. Calculated needs for public facilities in coastal high hazard areas are subject to all limitations and conditions in the Conservation and Coastal Management Element and Future Land Use Elements of this Growth Management Plan. Words underlined are added; words struck - through are deleted - as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dam' thmoo are deleted - as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 2 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Capital Improvement Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 2. Replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities, and repair, remodeling and renovation, will be determined by the Board of County Commissioners upon the recommendation of the County Manager. 3. Public facilities that provide levels of service in excess of the standards adopted in this Growth Management Plan may be constructed or acquired at any time as long as the following conditions are met: a. the facility does not make financially unfeasible any public facility of the same type that is needed to achieve or maintain the standards for levels of service adopted in this Growth Management Plan, and b. the facility does not contradict, limit or substantially change the goals, objectives and policies of any element of this Growth Management Plan. Any public facility that is determined to be needed as a result of any of the factors listed in Section B or Section D of this Policy shall be included in the regular Schedule of Capital Improvements contained in this Capital Improvement Element. All capital improvement projects for such public facilities shall be approved in the same manner as the projects that are identified according to the quantitative analysis described in Section A of this Policy. Population definitions as used in this Capital Improvement Element and other elements are provided below. Permanent Population is the population projection figure based on Bureau of Economic and Business Research at the University of Florida (BEBR) medium range growth rate population projections. The population projection figure is then converted from April 1 to October 1, which is the beginning of the fiscal year for Collier County. Seasonal Population is the BEBR population figure (described above) converted to its October 1 figure, increased by 20% for all areas of the County to reflect the increase of seasonal part-time residents and visitors. Unincorporated Area Seasonal Population is the seasonal population figure (described above) for unincorporated Collier County only, adjusted to represent how seasonal residents utilize certain park facilities differently. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.4: [Previously - proposed new text retracted; revised text, pages 4, 5] Public facility improvements are to be considered in the following order or priority: A. Replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities, including repair, remodeling and renovation of facilities that contribute to achieving or maintaining levels of service. B. New facilities that reduce or eliminate existing deficiencies in levels of service. Words underlined are added; words stR+sk #hFeugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words are deleted —as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 3 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Capital Improvement Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 C. New facilities that provide the adopted levels of service for new growth during the next five fiscal years, as updated by the annual review of this Capital Improvement Element. In the event that the planned capacity of public facilities is insufficient to serve all applicants for development orders, the capital improvements will be scheduled in the following priority order to serve: 1. previously approved development orders permitting redevelopment, 2. previously approved development orders permitting new development, 3. new development orders permitting redevelopment, and 4. new development orders permitting new developments. D. Improvements to existing facilities, and new facilities that significantly reduce the operating cost of providing a service or facility. E. New facilities that exceed the adopted levels of service for new growth during the next five fiscal years by either: 1. providing excess public facility capacity that may be needed by future growth beyond the next five fiscal years, or 2. providing higher quality public facilities than are contemplated in the County's normal design criteria for such facilities. When further considering projects prioritized by this order, the higher priority shall be assigned to improvements designed to reduce, or not increase, greenhouse gas emissions through shortened vehicular trip lengths, trips taken by another mode of transportation, or by substantive means. Policy 1.5: [Revised text, pages 5, 6, 7] The standards for levels of service of public facilities shall be as follows: A. Roadways: 1. Arterials and collector roads: Level of Service indicated below on the basis of peak hour, traffic volume: Level of Service "E" on all six -lane roads: 2. Level of Service "D" peak hour on all other County and State arterial and collector roads not on the Florida Intrastate Highway System (FIRS). Words underlined are added; words str u^'� mugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words # are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 4 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Capital Improvement Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 B. State and Federal Roads: Collier County sets and adopts the LOS standards for state roads on the _V4A_Fid__;; hatfastate Highway System (F114S). 1-4;- CeufAy, FD042 sets and maintains the LOS and for I -75. The standards for I -75 are as follows: EXISTING EXISTING TRANSITIONING RURAL AREA URBANIZED AREA URBANIZED AREA I -75 14D G GD C. County Suff ee �' er- Stormwater Management Systems: [Revised text, page 5] 1. Future "private" developments - water quantity and quality standards as specified in Collier County Ordinances 74 -50 and 90 -10. 2. Existing "private" developments and existing or future public dr-ainage stormwater management facilities - those existing levels of service identified (by design storm return frequency event) by the completed portions of the Water Management Master Plan as listed in the r,,..,;,,.,, e4A Stormwater Management Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element. D. County Potable Water Systems: [Revised text, page 6] County Water District = 170 gallons per capita per day WMAM F, 11100 1 E. County Samna,, c°,,. °r Wastewater Treatment Systems: [Revised text, page 6] North Sewer Service Area = 120 gallons per capita per day South Sewer Service Area = 100 gallons per capita per day Southeast Sewer Service Area = 120 gallons per capita per day Words underlined are added; words stryGk thmugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Capital Improvement Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Northeast Sewer Service Area = 120 gallons per capita per day F. County Solid Waste Disposal Facilities: [Revised text, page 7] 1. Two (2) years of constructed lined cell capacity at the average disposal rate for the previous three (3) years. 2. Ten (10) years of permittable capacity at the average disposal rate for the previous three (3) years. tonnage eapaeimtyw. G. County Parks and Recreation Facilities: [Revised text, page 7] 1. Regional Park land = X12_7 acres per 1,000 /pop. 2. Community Park land = 1.2 acres per 1,000 /pop. (unincorporated) H. Public School Facilities: 1. Elementary schools 2. Middle schools 3. High schools * ** * ** * ** = 95 percent (0.95) of CSA Enrollment / FISH Capacity = 95 percent (0.95) of CSA Enrollment / FISH Capacity = 100 percent (1.00) of CSA Enrollment / FISH Capacity * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 2 (FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY): Provide public facilities, as described in Policy 1.1 above, in order to maintain adopted level of service standards that are within the ability of the County to fund, within the County's authority to require others to provide, or as provided by the School District within their financially feasible Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan, formally adopted by the School Board between July 1 and Words underlined are added; words °t^ U^Fough are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 6 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Capital Improvement Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 October 1 each year. With the exception of public school facilities, existing public facility deficiencies measured against the adopted level of service standards will be eliminated with revenues generated by ad valorem taxes and other intergovernmental revenues received based on economic activity. Future development will bear a proportionate cost of facility improvements necessitated by growth. Future development's payments may take the form of, but are not limited to, voluntary contributions for the benefit of any public facility, impact fees, dedications of land, provision of public facilities, and future payments of user fees, special assessments and taxes. [Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change proposed.] Policy 2.4: [Revised text, page 8] Public facilities financed by County enterprise funds (i.e., potable water, saflitary sewer- wastewater treatment, and solid waste disposal ) may be financed by debt to be repaid by user fees and charges for enterprise services, or the facilities may be financed from current assets (i.e., reserves, surpluses and current revenue). Policy 2.5: [Revised text, page 8] Public facilities financed by non - enterprise funds (i.e., arterial and collector roads, °,,,.r ee w° * °r — stormwater management, and parks and recreation) shall be financed from current revenues and, assets and Revenue Bonds approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Debt financing shall not be used to provide excess capacity in non - enterprise public facilities unless the excess capacity is an unavoidable result of a capital improvement that is needed to achieve or maintain standards for levels of service. Notwithstanding other provisions of this policy, general obligation bonds approved by referendum may be used for any public facilities to acquire capacity needed within the Schedule of Capital Improvements or for excess capacity. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3 (PUBLIC EXPENDITURES. COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA) : [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 9] Ef etive with plan i ,,r°ffiefAftti 14 Limit public expenditures in the coastal high hazard area to those facilities, as described in Policy 1.1 above, needed to support new development to the extent permitted in the Future Land Use Element. Policy 3.1: [Revised text, page 9] The County shall continue to expend funds within the coastal high hazard area for the replacement and maintenance of public facilities identified in the Conservation and Coastal Management Element including, but not limited to arterial and collector roads, sanitar -5, se r se ie�- wastewater treatment systems, potable water supply systems, sunaEe water stormwater management systems, solid waste collection and disposal systems, natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas, and park and recreation facilities. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stFUGk through are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 7 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Capital Improvement Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 OBJECTIVE 4 (PROVIDE NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS): Coordinate County land use planning and decisions with its plans for public facility capital improvements, as described in Policy 1.1 above, by providing needed capital improvements for replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities, eliminating existing deficiencies, and future development and redevelopment caused by previously issued and new development orders. [Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change proposed.] Policy 4.1: [Previously - proposed new text retracted; revised text, pages 10, 11 ] The County shall provide, or arrange for others to provide, the public facilities listed in the Schedule of Capital Improvements. The Schedule of Capital Improvements shall be updated annually and may also be modified as follows: A. Pursuant to Florida Statutes, 163.3187, gas ^ffeeted by .,dept:,,., of uu 72474, the Schedule of Capital Improvements may be amended two times during any calendar year, and as allowed for emergencies, developments of regional impact, and certain small scale development activities. B. Pursuant to Florida Statutes, 163.3177, gas affeeted by adev ,,., of 14B 72474, the Schedule of Capital Improvements may be adjusted by ordinance not deemed to be an amendment to the Growth Management Plan for corrections, updates, and modifications concerning costs; revenue sources; or acceptance of facilities pursuant to dedications which are consistent with the plan. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 4.3: [Revised text, page 11 ] All public facility capital improvements shall be consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the appropriate individual eElement of this Growth Management Plan. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 4.6: [Revised text, page 11 ] Public facilities and services provided by Collier County with public funds in accordance with the Schedule of Capital Improvements in this Capital Improvement Element will be limited to Service Areas established within the boundaries designated on Figure PW -1 and Figtife -PW-1.1 "Collier County Water District Boundaries ", and Figure PW -2 ejid Figtffe PAL 2.1 "Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas ", in the Potable Water Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element, and on Figure S94 WT 1 and bur SS �- 1, "Collier County Sewer District Boundaries ", and Figure &S-2 WT -2 wia Figufe cc 2. , "Existing and Future fewer Wastewater Treatment Service Areas ", in the Sans* Sewer- Wastewater Treatment Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element. Road and Public School improvements will be provided as designated in their respective Schedule of Capital Improvements appearing in this Capital Improvement Element. All other public facilities and service types will be provided on a countywide availability basis. Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thFGUgh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words de- �e stpiwiak t... are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 8 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Capital Improvement Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Policy 4.7: [Previously - proposed new text retracted; revised text, page 11 ] The County shall ensure that publicly funded buildings and publicly funded development activities are carried out in a manner that demonstrates best practice to minimize the loss of life, property, and re- building cost from the effects from hurricanes, flooding, natural and technological disaster events. Best practice efforts may include, but are not be limited to: a. Construction above the flood plain; b. Maintaining a protective zone for wildfire mitigation; c. Installation of on -site permanent generators or temporary generator emergency connection points; d. Beach and dune restoration, re- nourishment, or emergency protective actions to minimize the loss of structures from future events; e. Emergency road repairs; and, f. Repair and/or replacement of publicly owned docking facilities, parking areas, and sea walls. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 5 (CONCURRENCYMANAGEMENT): Ensure that public facilities, as described in Policy 1.1 above, and services needed to support development are available concurrent with the impacts of such development. [Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change proposed.] Policy 5.1: [Revised text, pages 11, 12] The concurrency requirement for the Potable Water, Sanitafy Sewer- Wastewater Treatment, Drainage Stormwater Management and Solid Waste Disposal Level of Service Standards of this Growth Management Plan will be achieved or maintained if any one of the following standards of the Concurrency Management System is met: A. The necessary facilities and services are in place at the time a final site development -plan, final plat or building permit is issued; or B. The necessary facilities and services are under construction at the time a final site development plan, final plat or building permit is issued; or C. The necessary facilities and services are guaranteed in an enforceable development agreement that includes the provisions of paragraphs A and B of this policy. An enforceable development agreement may include, but is not limited to, development agreements pursuant to Sections 163.3220 — 163.3243, Florida Statutes, or an agreement or development order issued pursuant to Chapter 380, Florida Statutes. The agreement must guarantee that the necessary facilities will be in place when the impacts of the development occur, pursuant to Section 163.3180, Florida Statutes. Words underlined are added; words 6tFUGk thmugh are deleted - as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words are deleted - as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 9 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Capital Improvement Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Policy 5.2: [Revised text, page 12] The concurrency requirement for the Parks and Recreation Level of Service Standards of this Growth Management Plan will be achieved or maintained if any one of the following standards of the Concurrency Management System is met: A. Compliance with any one of the standards set forth in Policy 5.1 A, B and C is met; or B. At the time the final site development plan, final plat or building permit is issued, the necessary facilities and services are the subject of a binding executed contract which provides for commencement of actual construction of the required facilities within one year of the issuance of the final site development plan, final plat or building permit; or C. The necessary facilities and services are guaranteed in an enforceable development agreement which requires the commencement of the actual construction of the facilities within one year of the issuance of the applicable final site development plan, final plat, or building permit. An enforceable development agreement may include, but is not limited to, development agreements pursuant to Sections 163.3220 - 163.3243, Florida Statutes, or an agreement or development order issued pursuant to Chapter 380, Florida Statutes. EAR -CIE — BCC: CCPC Consent FINAL 3 -15 -12 G: \CDES Planning Services \Comprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTS \BCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments \Elements \CIE_BCC trans - CS\EAR -based GMPAs_CCPC Transmittal Recommendation_CIE.docx CS Words underlined are added; words StFUGk through are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words Ie are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 10 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 Goals, Objectives and Policies Transportation Element GOAL: [No change to text, page 13] TO PLAN FOR, DEVELOP AND OPERATE A SAFE, EFFICIENT, AND COST EFFECTIVE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES FOR BOTH THE MOTORIZED AND NON - MOTORIZED MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE AND GOODS THROUGHOUT COLLIER COUNTY. OBJECTIVE l: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 13] The Geunt2 ° will m Maintain the major roadway system at an acceptable Level of Service by implementing improvements as identified in the Annual Update and Inventory by working directly with other responsible jurisdictions to implement needed their facilities. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** Report (AUIR) or improvements to * ** * ** Policy 13: [Revised text, page 13] segments Systeffl (91S) shall be fnaintained- _At -leavel of- Sen4ee "P" or- bettef as addressed in th implementation Stf4egy of the T i Element exeept for- the r-aadways listed below that have been widened to six (6) -and ewfflftot be widened any fHAher-. The Cotffity will a4se adopt F-POT's LOS an r-eadway tfanspeflat-i-A-4a Fie'sie—areh group) agr-eement for- funding. TRIP eligible f4eilities and SIS faeil4ies areident-ifred an Map TR O and Map Tyr. The standards for levels of service (LOS) of County arterial and collector roads appear in Policy 1.5; subsection "A" in the Capital Improvement Element and shall be used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a development. The Collier County Transportation Division shall determine the traffic volumes that correspond to the different LOS thresholds on county roads. The Transportation Division shall install, as funds permit, permanent traffic count stations to better identify traffic characteristics of county roads. Based on the traffic count data the Transportation Division shall develop a financially feasible Roads component for the Capital Improvement Program of the CIE. Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thFough are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words d®-ble stt are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 Policy 1.4: [Revised text, pages 13, 14] Gellier- (;euf45, sets and adepts t4e LOS standar-Els for- State Roads with the e�ie � I 1 1 ef thE)Se OR the Str-ategie T + .1.,1 System (STS) in Collier- (`, ui+t-�, F-POT sets the LOS � +. aids for- T 7G Tit GJ the The + rl rl for- T 75 f 11 r are Existing RD C__D The standards for levels of service (LOS) of state and federal roads in the County appear in Policy 1.5 • subsection `B" in the Capital Improvement Element and shall be used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a development. OBJECTIVE 2: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 14] The G,,, n4y shall m Maintain the adopted Level of Service standard as provided for in Policy 1.3 by making the improvements identified on the Five (5) Year Work Program. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 14] The County shall p Provide for the protection and acquisition of existing and future rights -of- way based upon improvement projects identified within the Five Year Work Program and/or the Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO's) adopted Long -Range Transportation Plan. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 3.3: [Revised text, page 14] The County shall acquire a sufficient amount of right -of -way to facilitate arterial and collector roads of less than seetion of (6) +«a ffie lanes as appropriate to meet the needs of the Long Range Transportation Plan or other adopted transportation studies, plans or programs, appropriate turn lanes, medians, bicycle and pedestrian features, drainage canals, a shoulder sufficient for pull offs, and landscaping areas. Exceptions to the right -of -way standard may be considered when it can be demonstrated, through a traffic capacity analysis, that the maximum number of lanes at build -out will be less than the standard. Policy 3.4: [Revised text, page 14] Collier County shall aee purchase rights -of -way for transportation improvements in fee simple, unless otherwise determined appropriate by the Board of County Commissioners -based upe n a r-eeemfnendatioii -€remth Tra-nspeft4i ,,, A df, a s. + «„+„« Policy 3.5: [Revised text, page 15] A. The County shall pfepafe an-' adept is implementing the steps in developing a Thoroughfare Corridor Protection Plan (TCPP) ordinance and land development regulations that: Words underlined are added; words atFUGlE thFaug h are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words d el�� are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 2 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 1. identify, in detail, corridors necessary to develop the County roadway network shown on the County's Long Range Transportation Plan; and 2. adopt Corridor Preservation Maps, Corridor Preservation Tables, Critical Intersection Maps and Critical Intersection Tables; and 3. limit the uses of land within the required corridor, appropriately plan for the location of land uses, and direct incompatible land uses away from environmentally sensitive resources; and 4. provide for an annual update of all necessary maps and tables; and 5. provide for an approval process by the Board of County Commissioners for new or expanded corridors and intersections; and 6. provide a process for advanced reservation, donation, dedication or any other means of conveyance by an affected property owner to the County for land included within protected areas. B. For the purposes of this Policy, protected thoroughfares shall include: 1. the required corridors on either side of the center line of an existing or planned roadway; or 2. required corridors for roadway or alternative transportation networks for which no centerline has been established; or 3. corridors for future roadways or alternative transportation networks which have been identified through corridor studies; or 4. protected areas at critical intersections including but not limited to proposed grade separated intersections. All of the above must be consistent with the currently adopted Long Range Transportation Plan and Chapter 336.02, Florida Statutes. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 4: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 151 Provide for the safe and convenient movement of pedestrians and non - motorized vehicles through the implementation of the Collier County Comprehensive Pathways Plan. Policy 4.1: [Previously - proposed revised text rephrased to improve format as a "policy ", page 15] The County shall incorporate the Collier County Comprehensive Pathways Plan into this Transportation Element by reference and sha44 should will periodically update the Pathways Plan as needed. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 4.5: [Revised text, page 151 The County shall, to the gfeatest extent possible, identify state and federal funds and provide local funds for the implementation of the 5 Year Pathways Work Program. Words underlined are added; words GtRAGk thFeugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words Q# are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 Policy 4.6: [Revised text, page 15] The County shall work to reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled and Greenhouse Gas Emission by providing pr-evide -for the safe movement of non - motorized vehicles through implementation of its Land Development Code and highway design standards ordinances and shall incorporate bike lanes, sidewalks and pathways, as deemed appropriate, in new construction and reconstruction of roadways. OBJECTIVE 5: * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** The Gaunt�, shall e Coordinate the Land Use Map. [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 15] Transportation System development process with the Future Policy 5.1: [Revised text, previously - proposed new text retracted, pages 15, 16] The County Commission shall review all rezone petitions, SRA designation applications, conditional use petitions, and proposed amendments to the Future Land Use Element (FLUE) affecting the overall countywide density or intensity of permissible development, with consideration of their impact on the overall County transportation system, and shall not approve any petition or application that would directly access a deficient roadway segment as identified in the current AUIR or if it impacts an adjacent roadway segment that is deficient as identified in the current AUIR, or which significantly impacts a roadway segment or adjacent roadway segment that is currently operating and/or is projected to operate below an adopted Level of Service Standard within the five year AUIR planning period, unless specific mitigating stipulations are also approved. T,-aff e analyse to determine w4ether ^ A petition or application has significant prejeet impacts shall use the - fel-lowing to Eletefmine thestmudy -urea if the traffic impact statement reveals that any of the following occur: a. For links (roadway segments) directly accessed by the project where project traffic is equal to or exceeds 2% of the adopted LOS standard service volume; b. For links adjacent to links directly accessed by the project where project traffic is equal to or exceeds 2% of the adopted LOS standard service volume; and C. For all other links the project traffic is considered to be significant up to the point where it is equal to or exceeds 3% of the adopted LOS standard service volume. Mitigating stipulations shall be based upon a mitigation Pplan prepared by the applicant and submitted as part of the traffic impact statement that addresses the project's significant impacts on all � roadways. 6t id- * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stFUGk t#feugh are deleted - as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words stme are deleted - as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 4. As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 Policy 5.3: [Previously - proposed Policy deletion retracted; revised text, page 16] In order to determine vesting, where desired, all previously approved projects must go through a vesting review pursuant to Subsection 10.02.07.B.67, of the Land Development Code Policy 5.4: [Revised text, page 16] Pursuant to Rule 9i 5.0055(6)(a)3., L1,rid n a, i �t�zr a -and— the Urban Infll and Urban Redevelopment Strategy contained in the Future Land Use Element of this Plan, the South U.S. 41 Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) is hereby designated. Development located within the South U.S. 41 TCEA (MapTR -4) may be exempt from transportation concurrency requirements, so long as impacts to the transportation system are mitigated using the procedures established in Policies 5.5 and 5.6 below, and in consideration of the following: A. Any proposed development within the concurrency exception area that would reduce the LOS on Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) roadways within the County by 5% or more of the capacity at the adopted LOS standard shall meet the transportation concurrency requirements specified in Capital Improvement Element, Policy 5.3. B. Any proposed development within the concurrency exception area that would reduce the LOS on SIS roadways within the County by less than 5% of the capacity at the adopted LOS standard and meets the requirements identified below in Policy 5.6 are exempt from the transportation requirements of Capital Improvement Element, Policy 5.3. Policy 5.5: [Revised text, pages 17, 18] Commercial developments within the South U.S. 41 TCEA that choose to obtain an exception from concurrency requirements for transportation will provide certification 40M to the Transportation Planning Department that at least four of the following Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies will be utilized: a) Preferential parking for carpools and vanpools that is expected to increase the average vehicle occupancy for work trips generated by the development. b) Parking charge that is expected to increase the average vehicle occupancy for work trips generated by the development and /or increase transit ridership. C) Cash subsidy that is expected to increase the average vehicle occupancy for work trips generated by the development and /or increase transit ridership. d) Flexible work schedules that are expected to reduce peak hour automobile work trips generated by the development. e) Compressed workweek that would be expected to reduce vehicle miles of travel and peak hour work trips generated by the development. f) Telecommuting that would be expected to reduce the vehicle miles of travel and peak hour work trips generated by the development. Words underlined are added; words strusk thmug# are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words d are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 5 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 g) Transit subsidy that would be expected to reduce auto trips generated by the development and increase transit ridership. h) Bicycle and pedestrian facilities that would be expected to reduce vehicle miles of travel and automobile work trips generated by the development. i) Including residential units as a portion of a commercial project that would be expected to reduce vehicle miles of travel. Residential developments within the South U.S. 41 TCEA that choose to obtain an exception from concurrency requirements for transportation shall .obt -s k- documentation to the Transportation Planning Department that at least three of the following Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies will be utilized: a) Including neighborhood commercial uses within a residential project. b) Providing transit shelters within the development (shall be coordinated with Collier County Transit). C) Providing bicycle and pedestrian facilities with connections to adjacent commercial properties. e) Vehicular access to adjacent commercial properties with shared commercial and residential parking. An applicant seeking an exception from concurrency requirements for transportation through the certification mentioned above shall submit an application to the Transportation Division Administrator on forms provided by the Division. Binding commitments to utilize any of the above techniques relied upon to obtain certification shall be required as a condition of development approval. Monitoring of the use and effectiveness of the TDM strategies selected shall be included in the required annual monitoring report. Developments not required to submit an annual monitoring report shall, for three years following completion of the development, provide an assessment as to the use and effectiveness of the selected strategies in a form provided by the County_ Modifications to the applied TDM strategies may be made within the first three years of development if they are deemed ineffective. Modifications to the new TDM strategies may be made within this second three year period and subsequent three year periods if the TDM strategies are deemed ineffective. Another assessment shall be completed within three years and in three year increments until the TDM strategies are deemed effective Words underlined are added; words dough are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dA, 'blA 14r, -a', 'h are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 6 1502,46 less iiieeme _ or- of Fnedian (minimum 0 ' development, ._ 0. Collier- County Land ._ Or-dinanee Ne. 0. . .._ ameaded e) Vehicular access to adjacent commercial properties with shared commercial and residential parking. An applicant seeking an exception from concurrency requirements for transportation through the certification mentioned above shall submit an application to the Transportation Division Administrator on forms provided by the Division. Binding commitments to utilize any of the above techniques relied upon to obtain certification shall be required as a condition of development approval. Monitoring of the use and effectiveness of the TDM strategies selected shall be included in the required annual monitoring report. Developments not required to submit an annual monitoring report shall, for three years following completion of the development, provide an assessment as to the use and effectiveness of the selected strategies in a form provided by the County_ Modifications to the applied TDM strategies may be made within the first three years of development if they are deemed ineffective. Modifications to the new TDM strategies may be made within this second three year period and subsequent three year periods if the TDM strategies are deemed ineffective. Another assessment shall be completed within three years and in three year increments until the TDM strategies are deemed effective Words underlined are added; words dough are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dA, 'blA 14r, -a', 'h are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 6 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element— BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 Developments within the South U.S. 41 TCEA that do not obtain certification shall meet all concurrency requirements. Whether or not a concurrency exception is requested, developments will be subject to a concurrency review for the purpose of reserving capacity for those trips associated with the development and maintaining accurate counts of the remaining capacity on the roadway network. Policy 5.6: [Revised text, pages 18, 19] The County shall designate Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMAs) to encourage compact urban development where an integrated and connected network of roads is in place that provide multiple, viable alternative travel paths or modes for common trips. Performance within each TCMA shall be measured based on the percentage of lane miles meeting the LOS described in this Transportation Element, Policies 1.3 and 1.4 of this Element. The following Transportation Concurrency Management Areas are designated: A. Northwest TCMA — This area is bounded by the Collier - Lee County Line on the north side; the west side of the I -75 right -of -way on the east side; Pine Ridge Road on the south side; and, the Gulf of Mexico on the west side (Map TR -5). B. East Central TCMA — This area is bounded by Pine Ridge Road on the north side; Collier Boulevard on the east side; Davis Boulevard on the south side, and; Livingston Road (extended) on the west side (Map TR -6). In order to be exempt from link- specific concurrence, developments within the TCMA must provide documentation to the Transportation Planning Department that at least two Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies utilized meet the criteria of the LDC. Monitoring of the use and effectiveness of the TDM strategies selected shall be included in the required annual monitoring report. Developments not required to submit an annual monitoring report shall, for three years following; completion of the development. provide an assessment as to the use and effectiveness of the selected strategies in a form provided by the County. Modifications to the applied TDM strategies may be made within the first three years of development if they are deemed ineffective. Modifications to the new TDM strategies may be made within this second three year period and subsequent three year periods if the TDM strategies are deemed ineffective. Another assessment shall be completed within three years and in three year increments until the TDM strategies are deemed effective * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.8: [Revised text, page 18] Should the TIS for a proposed development reflect that it will impact either a constrained roadway link and/or a deficient roadway link within a TCMA as determined in the most current Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR), by more than a de minimis amount (more than 1% of the maximum service volume at the adopted LOS), yet continue to maintain the established percentage of lanes miles indicated in Policy 5.7 of this Element, a proportionate share congestion mitigation payment shall be required as follows: Words underlined are added; words strack tkmugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words deu-ble st%@k thFough are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 7 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 a. Congestion mitigation payments shall be calculated using the formula established in Rule 9J- 2.045(2)(h), Florida Administrative Code. The facility cost for a constrained roadway link shall be established using a typical lane mile cost, as determined by the Collier County Transportation Administrator, of adding lanes to a similar area/facility type as the constrained facility. b. Congestion mitigation payments shall be utilized by Collier County to add trip capacity within the impacted TCMA, road segment(s) and/or to enhance mass transit or other non - automotive transportation alternatives, which adds trip capacity within the impact fee district or adjoining impact fee district. c. Congestion mitigation payments under this Policy shall be determined subsequent to a finding of concurrency for a proposed project within a TCMA and shall not influence the concurrency determination process. d. No impact will be de minimis if it exceeds the adopted LOS standard of any affected designated hurricane evacuation routes within a TCMA. Hurricane routes in Collier County are shown on Map TR7. Any impact to a hurricane evacuation route within a TCMA shall require a proportionate share congestion mitigation payment provided the remaining LOS requirements of the TCMA are maintained. OBJECTIVE 6: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 19] The ,.aufA., shall e Coordinate the tTransportation eElement with the plans and programs of the state, region, and other local jurisdictions. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 6.3: [Revised text, page 19] The T- fa-.s,, e Ratio , Elem° „+ CopD11 shall be— eensi$ici4 in its if4effaee ifAe coordinate with annlicable local iurisdictions with regard to operations. maintenance and capital expenditures on the Coun arterial /collector system within the City of Naples, Everglades City and the City of Marco Island. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 6.5: [Revised text, page 19] The Collier County MPO's adopted Long Range Plan has identified a need f f an in +efehange �+ number of potential, critical need intersections, including an interchange in the vicinity of I- 75/Everglades Boulevard; a US- 41/SR-CR 951 grade separated overpass; and. a Randall/Immokalee grade separated overpass. The County shall ^ ^a design. pursue such projects in a manner consistent with the findings of the AUIR and through the development of the FDOT 5 -year Work Program. as appropriate. Words underlined are added; words GtFuGk thFougb are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words do-Able- st-i-i-el, 4 _ are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 8 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 OBJECTIVE 7: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 19] The Getm- y sha4l a Develop and adopt standards for safe and efficient ingress and egress to adjoining properties, and shall encourage safe and convenient on -site traffic circulation through the development review process. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 7.3: [Revised text, page 20] The County shall implement, through its Land Development Code and Code of Laws and Ordinances. the provision of safe and convenient onsite traffic flow and the need for adequate parking for both motorized and non - motorized vehicles as a primary objective in the review of Planned Unit Developments, Site Development Plans, and other appropriate stages of review in the land development application review process. Coordination shall occur with County Engineering staff where traffic circulation is outside of the limits of the public ROW. Policy 7.4: [Revised text, page 20] The County shall develop corridor management plans that take into consideration urban design and landscaping measures that will promote "smart growth" development along the major arterial entrances to the urban area. Such plans shall take into account the recommendations of the Community Character Plan, County- sponsored 99smart €growth initiatives, and the impacts of the South US 41 Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) and the two (2) Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMAs) as the Board of County Commissioners may periodically appropriate funding for these plans. The County shall consider the recommendations from the Collier County Master Mobility Plan upon its completion and shall submit those "smart growth" strategies that it determines to be appropriate for consideration as Growth Management Plan or Land Development Code Amendments. Policy 7.5: [Revised text, page 20] The County 4ia4 has developed and shall continue to effectively implement a Corridor Access Management Plans Policy through the development of individual corridor access management improvement plans. Such plans shall be are designed to make median modifications and other operational improvements, including removal of traffic signals, necessary to recapture lost capacity and enhance safety. The development of such improvement plans shall consider the impacts of the South US 41 Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) and the two (2) Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMAs), as may be appropriate. OBJECTIVE 8: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 20] The GaufAy sha4l establish and Maintain a " Concurrency Management System" for the scheduling, funding, and timely construction of necessary road facilities. Policy 8.2 1: [Renumbered policy] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stfuGk thfough are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words de &-sk thFawgh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 01 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 OBJECTIVE 9: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 21 ] The r,,,,,,*., shall e Encourage neighborhood involvement in the establishment and maintenance of safe and pleasant conditions for the residents, pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists on neighborhood streets, which are not classified as arterials or collectors through the implementation of the Collier County Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP). In developing strategies and measures to encourage such conditions; within the NTMP shall, consider the impact of such strategies and measures on the adjacent arterial and collector systems (from a level -of- service and operational standpoint). * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 9.3: [Revised text, previously- proposed new text retracted, page 211 The County shall require, wherever feasible, the interconnection of local streets between developments to facilitate convenient movement throughout the road network. A44 OR the b b^ The Collier- r A` T Vitro„ r�;.,;S: ., Shall do.,o1 ,,;ao1:.,0� _,1,; 1, .,.„r g......,..... ...... LDC shall identify the circumstances and conditions that would require the interconnection of two neighboring developments, and shall also develop standards and criteria for the safe interconnection of such local streets. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 10: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 22] The Ge ,,,,., shall e Encourage safe and efficient mobility for the rural public that remains consistent with the character of the rural areas of Collier County. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 11: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 23] The r,,..f +t. sh 11 .,, Maintain County owned airport facilities as attractive, efficient, safe, and environmentally compatible facilities, consistent with the approved Airport Master Plan for each Airport. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 11.2: [Revised text, page 23] The Collier County Airport Authority shall determine the most cost effective and efficient means for implementing future facility plans outlined within the airport master plans. Airport Master Plans shall be submitted to the Board of County Commissions for review and approval. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 12: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 23] The G,.,,. l , shall e Encourage the efficient use of transit services now and in the future. Words underlined are added; words stFask theogtt are deleted - as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dAN-h-le stmwk thF@N@4 are deleted - as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 10 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 12.8: [Deleted policy, page 24] Ad3�, adopted transit Elevelopment plan shall inelude an aeeeptable level of sef-,4ee staindar-El * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 13: [New objective, rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 24] The r,.,,. ly shall e Evaluate the creation of a separate Transit Element to give alternative means of transportation equal treatment within the Growth Management Plan. Policy 13.1: [New policy, phrased to augment format of preceding "objective ", page 24] The County may develop a Transit Element, a Transit Sub - Element within this Transportation Element or incorporate alternative means of transportation into the Growth Manalzement Plan through other appropriate modifications. based upon the conclusion of the November 2011 Master Mobility Plan. EAR -TE - BCC: CCPC Consent FINAL updated to March 27, 2012 G:WES Planning ServiceslComprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSIBCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendmentslElementslTransportation _BCC trans - MB- cs1EAR -based GMPAs_CCPC Transmittal Recommendation _Transportation.docx MB /cs Words underlined are added; words stfusk thFough are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dou are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 11 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Wastewater Treatment Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Goal, Objectives and Policies Public Facilities Element /Sanitary Sewer Sub - Element (SSS -E) GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES [Revised text, page 2] GOAL: [Revised text, page 2] TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC BY ENSURING ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND, COST EFFECTIVE AND IMPLEMENTABLE WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES AND SERVICES. OBJECTIVE 1: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, previously - proposed new text retracted, page 2] Make certain that public sector sanitary sewer service utilities provide, repair and /or replace sanitary sewer collection, treatment and disposal facilities to correct existing deficiencies in their respective service areas, as may be required to meet or exceed the Level of Service Standards established in this Plan. In addition, public sector sanitary sewer service utilities; -° ~a jffivQt.. --ffl+a~ ~a I I , _ .-,,,f,._ will be expanded as necessary to provide for future growth. Policy 1.1: [Previously - proposed new text retracted, page 2] Continue the development of the Collier County Water -Sewer District consistent with the Capital Improvements Element to provide for future growth. Policy 1.2: [Revised text, pages 2, 3] Consistent with the growth policies of the Future Land Use Element of this Plan, provision of central sanitary sewer service by the County is limited to: the service areas shown in this Plan and depicted on the Collier County Sewer District Existing and Future Sewer Service Areas maps (Figure 8.94 WT-] e:-171(dl FI-ILe�--e SS 1 4) v filie elides the Rural ; Sending Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District when Density Blending, as provided for in the Density Rating System of the Future Land Use Element, is utilized; and, to areas where the County has legal commitments to provide facilities and services as of the date of adoption of this Plan. Additionally, the County, at its discretion, may serve Towns, Villages, Hamlets, and Compact Rural Developments within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay (RLSA); presently, the County has no plans to serve any portion of the RLSA. This Overlay is depicted on the countywide Future Land Use Map and map series. Within the RLSA: Hamlets and Compact Rural Developments one hundred (100) acres or less in size may be served by central sewer facilities; Towns, Villages and those Compact Rural Developments greater than one hundred (100) acres in size are required to be served by central sewer facilities; and, Compact Rural Developments that are one hundred (100) acres or less in size may be required to be served by central sewer facilities, depending upon the permitted uses Words underlined are added; words stFuGk thmugh are deleted - as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words doublo stFki€k t Fobigh are deleted - as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 1 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Wastewater Treatment Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 within the Compact Rural Development. The private sector, Collier County, an independent wastewater authority, or some other non - County utility provider may provide these facilities. For the purposes of this pPolicy and pPolicies 1.4, 5.1, and 5.3 of this Sub - Element, within the RLSA, the term "central sewer facilities" includes decentralized community treatment systems and innovative alternative wastewater treatment systems such as decentralized community treatment systems, provided that they meet criteria of Chapter 64E -6 F.A.C. A decentralized community wastewater treatment system shall not exceed a design capacity of 10,000 gallons per day, shall provide an advanced secondary level of treatment, and shall be operated by a public or private entity with responsibility for operations and maintenance in accordance with Chapter 64E -6 F.A.C. System facilities located on individual lots or parcels shall have a utility easement to allow for access and maintenance of the system by the operating entity. The system shall be designed to meet the adopted level of service standards set forth in Policy 2.1 of this Sub - Element. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.5: [Revised text, previously - proposed new text retracted, page 3] Collier County shall permit development of package sewage treatment plant systems in areas identified in Policy 1.2, on an interim basis until County „ *r�':� a •.,..,.+..--, _ `- e�+ service is available. The County shall allow individual septic systems within the County only when connection to an existing central system is not within 200 lineal feet of the closest property line. In portions of the County where septic systems are allowed, at such time as County service becomes available within 200 lineal feet of the property line, said septic systems will be required to connect to the appropriate eefAf ' sanitafy sew—. centralized wastewater treatment system. Within the Rural Lands Stewardship Overlay, consistent with Policy 1.2: septic systems are permitted within Hamlets; septic systems may or may not be permitted in Compact Rural Developments one hundred (100) acres or less in size depending upon the permitted uses in the Compact Rural Development; and, septic systems are not permitted in Towns, Villages, and those Compact Rural Developments greater than one hundred (100) acres in size. However, in Towns, Villages, and those Compact Rural Developments greater than one hundred (100) acres in size, septic systems are allowed to serve no more than 100 acres, on an interim basis only, until eef4r-al centralized wastewater treatments s� service is available. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.7: [Revised text, page 4] Where Community Development Districts, or similar special districts are established to provide a tool for developers to finance infrastructure or other purposes, wholly or partially within the Collier County Water -Sewer District, sewer service shall be connected to the regional system, and all facilities shall be conveyed, when acceptable, to the Collier County Water -Sewer District for operation and ownership in accordance with Collier County Ordinance Number 01 57, Words underlined are added; words StRiEk are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dowbie vs4wok t#Fawqh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 2 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Wastewater Treatment Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 adeptedOEteber 2:3, 04 -31, adopted May 11, 2004, and District construction and operating policies. OBJECTIVE 2: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 4] Ensure wastewater treatment system capacity is available or will be available to serve development. Policv 2.0.1: No development order shall be issued by Collier County without demonstration that sanitaf� sewer wastewater treatment facility capacity that meets or exceeds the minimum Level of Service Standards established herein is available or will be available to serve the development under the guidelines established for concurrency in the Capital Improvement Element of this Plan. Policy 2.1: [Revised text, pages 4, 5] The following Level of Ser-viee (LOS) stand—ards —are he-reby adepted —and sin-all be used aq- the Words underlined are added; words GtFuGk thmugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words d®i-i-b10 r_ARwk4l*eu4 are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 3 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Wastewater Treatment Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 •. Policy 2.1: The levels of service standards (LOSS) for Collier County wastewater treatment facilities appear in Policy 1.5 • subsection "E" in the Capital Improvement Element * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.3: [Revised text, page 5] These LOS standards are the minimum criteria for replacement, expansion or increase in capacity of ii I eT wastewater treatment facilities Policy 2.4: [Revised text, page 5] The Collier County Water -Sewer District shall review historical sanitary sewer demand records during Collier County Wastewater Master Plan updates and adjust the LOS standards, as referenced in Policy 2.1 if needed. OBJECTIVE 3: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 5] The Gounty shat ^^ ^ +; ^•,° +^ ° Ensure utilization of environmentally sound and economically � { beneficial methods for disposal of treated sludge and septage�d -sha en - LAX LA, iLo Policy 3.1: [Revised text, page 6] The County shall maintain sludge de- watering and stabilization facilities for use by County wastewater treatment operations to produce sludge de- watered and stabilized to a degree suitable for use as cover material for County landfills or to be used for any suitable manner that is permitted by law. Gounty [Previously - proposed new text retracted, page 6] OBJECTIVE 4: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 6] Promote the use of treated wastewater effluent for irrigation purposes in order to provide an environmentally sound disposal method and to conserve potable water and groundwater supplies by developing and implementing an integrated, comprehensive strategy for the following P-policies. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words strUGk thFOUgh are deleted - as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words de-h-le stpurok 149"4 are deleted - as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 4 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Wastewater Treatment Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Policy 4.6: [Revised text, page 6] The County shall promote the use of xeriscape techniques (drought resistant landscaping) to minimize potable water use for landscape irrigation. The County will encourage Florida - Friendly LandscapingTM to reduce the generation of yard waste. reduce water consumption, and improve water quality. Section 373.185. F.S., defines Florida - Friendly LandscapingTM as using quality landscapes that conserve water, protect the environment, adapt to local conditions and tolerate drought. Policy 4.7: [Revised text, Previously - proposed new text retracted, page 7] The County shall seek to expand and prioritize the availability of irrigation water from supplemental sources, such as dual water systems within Community Development Districts. other special districts, and Planned Unit Developments, through connection of such sources to the County's reclaimed water system. _11— oavabio @f Rifflilffiv ha _114w f-00 amffl____ OBJECTIVE 5: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 7] The County shall a Discourage urban sprawl and the proliferation of private sector wastewater treatment utilities and sanitary sewer service suppliers in an effort to maximize the use of existing public facilities through the development order approval process by implementing the following policies. Policy 5.1: [Revised text, page 7] The County shall discourage urban sprawl by permitting universal availability of central sanitary sewer systems only: in the Designated Urban Area, in the Designated Urban -Rural Fringe Transition Zone Overlay, in Receiving and certain Neutral Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, and in the Rural Settlement District, all of which are depicted on the Future Land Use Map, and in Towns, Villages, Hamlets, and Compact Rural Developments within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay. These areas are further identified as: within the Collier County Sewer District depicted on Figure 894 WT -1 of the this Sub - element, except the outlying urban areas of Immokalee, Copeland, Chokoloskee, Plantation Island, and Port of the Islands; within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay, as each Town, Village, Hamlet and Compact Rural Development is designated; of within the D,,,..,, T,.. nsitie or in Sending Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District when Density Blending, as provided for in the Density Rating System of the Future Land Use Element, is utilized; and, in areas where the County has legal commitments to provide facilities and service outside the Urban Area as of the date of adoption of this Plan. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.3: [Revised text, pages 7, 8] As provided for in the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay, and in Policy 1.2, central sewer facilities are permitted in Towns, Villages, Hamlets, and Compact Rural Developments. Though not anticipated, it is possible that central sanitary sewer collection lines may extend through lands not designated as a Town, Village, Hamlet or Compact Rural Development; no properties Words underlined are added; words StFUGk are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words de-ble MR+@k4ke" are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Wastewater Treatment Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 designated other than as a Town, Village, Hamlet or Compact Rural Development are permitted to connect to these collection lines. Under criteria, properties may be eligible for central sanitary sewer service from Collier- C—eu,,4v 1-4i-lities, or- a an existing public or private see-ter utility er independent distr-iet within the Receiving Areas identified in the PMr-a4 T-r-a sits ,r «4ter- an Collier County Sewer District, depicted on the Collier County Sewer District Existing and Future Sewer Service Areas map (Figure SS-2 WT-1) of the Sanitary Sewer WastewaterTreatment Sub - element, subject to availability. Qualifying criteria shall be limited to the requirements and incentives established in the Future Land Use Element and Conservation and Coastal Management Elements of this Plan to obtain preservation standards established for environmentally sensitive lands in the Sending Areas of the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District. Criteria for central sanitary sewer or wastewater treatment service eligibility may include, but are not limited to, plans for development, which utilize creative planning techniques such as clustering, density blending, rural villages, and TDRs from identified environmentally sensitive areas. Criteria for eligibility may be amended and additional Sending and Receiving Lands may be designated in the future. Central Sanitary Sewer or wastewater treatment collection lines; Alv4thi_n t tieWater —mod Sewerzistriet, may extend through Sending Lands; however, no properties designated as Sending Lands may connect to the collection lines. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** MAP CHANGES: 1. Figure SS -1.1, Collier County Sewer District Boundaries • This map has the same title as Figure SS -1 and is incorrect. This map, and references to it in Policies, are to be deleted. 2. Figure SS -2.1, Existing and Future Sewer Service Areas • This map has the same title as Figure SS -2 and is incorrect. This map, and references to it in Policies, are to be deleted. 3. Figure SS -1, Collier County Sewer District Boundaries This map is referenced in multiple Policies and is incorrect. The references to this map are to be changed to reference "Existing and Future Sewer Service Areas" since the District Boundaries are included. This map is to be re- titled. 4. Figure SS -2, Existing and Future Sewer Service Areas This map is referenced in the same Policies as Figure SS -1 and is to be updated to the 2008 Wastewater Master Plan Figure 1 -1 (attached). .,-_ Words underlined are added; words StFUGk thFeugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words " are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Wastewater Treatment Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 5. Figure SS -3, North Sewer Service Area • This map is not referenced in any Objective or Policy and is to be deleted. 6. Figure SS -4, South Sewer Service Area • This map is not referenced in any Objective or Policy and is to be deleted. 7. Table SS -14, Capital Improvement Projects FY 2003 -2007 • This table is not referenced in any Objective or Policy and is specific to the Collier County Water -Sewer District. For those reasons, this table is to be deleted. EAR - Wastewater Treatment Sub -E — BCC: CCPC Consent FINAL 3 -15 -12 G:MES Planning Services\Comprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSIBCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments\Elements\Wastewater BCC trans - CSIEAR -based GMPAs_CCPC Transmittal Recommendation—Sanitary Sewer.docx CS Words underlined are added; words GtFUGk thFough are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words de, slipueek. thre-un.# are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 7 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Potable Water Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Goal, Objectives and Policies Public Facilities Element/Potable Water Sub - Element (PWS -E) GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Sub Elemeii [Revised text, page 2] GOAL: TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC BY ENSURING ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND, COST EFFECTIVE AND IMPLEMENTABLE POTABLE WATER FACILITIES AND SERVICES. OBJECTIVE 1: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 2] TL.° GAelwnt y shall ' Locate and develop potable water supply sources to meet the future needs of the County owned and operated systems, said supply sources meeting the minimum Level of Service Standards established by this Plan. The development and utilization of new potable water supply sources and the acquisition of land necessary for such development shall be based upon the information, guidelines and procedures identified within the County's Ten -Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (as updated ally the Collie,. r,,unty 44ter- Sew Master- Plan, and the Lower West Coast Water Supply Plan prepared by the South Florida Water Management District. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.3: [Revised text, page 2] The County shall continue to identify sufficient quantities of water sources to meet the County's estimated growth- related needs. Petei4ial ` 4er —s eufees— fie -meet the Gaun ='s 2025 meter Lower- 14awthem Aquifef (Flefida,kquifer- System), ideft6fied within the Geuftty's 2005 Wft4ef peed - by the St4 . The County shall seek supply from all permissible sources of raw water _cited in the Lower West Coast Water Supply Plan to meet the County's needs. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.5: [Revised text, page 2] The County shall coordinate with the South Florida Water Management District in the development of the Watef Mastef 121an Upd Lower West Coast Water Suppler, which is the primary planning document for the Collier County Water Sew Dist,.;°+ Policy 1.6: [Revised text, page 2] The County shall coordinate with the South Florida Water Management District to produce future plans for water supply as described within the :4tei Master- Plan r'pa Lower West Coast Water Supply Plan that ensure the County's ability to maintain its stated Level of Service standard. Words underlined are added; words strag# are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dA, -MA •stp, ok th%wo are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Potable Water Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 2: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 3] The G,,,.,A , shall ifnplemei4 the � 11@w ng poke es to m Make certain that public sector potable water service utilities provide, repair and/or replace potable water supply, treatment and distribution facilities to correct existing deficiencies in their respective service areas as may be required to meet or exceed the Level of Service Standards established in this Plan. In addition, expand public sector potable water service utilities shall be °x..andea as necessary to provide for future growth, as provided for in the following policies. Policy 2.1: [Revised text, previously - proposed new text retracted, page 3] The Collier County Water -Sewer District A� shall continue the development of a Collier County Regional Potable Water System consistent with the Capital Improvement Element and the C""' °r GeupAy Water Sewer Master Ten -Year Water Facilities Work Plan to correct existing deficiencies and provide for future growth. Policy 2.2: [Revised text, page 3] Consistent with the growth policies of the Future Land Use Element of this Plan, provision of central potable water service by the County is limited to the service areas shown in this Plan and depicted on the Collier County Water District Bps Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas maps (Figure PW -1 and Figure PIAI 1.1); the Existing and Futufe Potable W. ter- A4te- anj Sewer- Pict"'^*; and; to areas where the County has legal commitments to provide facilities and services as of the date of adoption of this Plan. Additionally, the County may serve Towns, Villages, Hamlets, and Compact Rural Developments within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay at the County's discretion; presently, the County has no plans to serve any portion of the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay. This Overlay is depicted on the countywide Future Land Use Map and map series. Within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay: Hamlets and those Compact Rural Developments one hundred (100) acres or less in size may be served by central potable water facilities; Towns, Villages, and those Compact Rural Developments greater than one hundred (100) acres in size are required to be served by central potable water facilities; and, Compact Rural Developments one hundred (100) acres or less in size may be required to be served by central potable water facilities, depending upon the permitted uses within the Compact Rural Development. These facilities may be provided by the private sector, an independent water authority, or some other non - County utility. For the purposes of this pPolicy and pPolicies 2.4, 5. 1, and 5.3, within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay, the term "central potable water facilities" includes decentralized community treatment systems. Innovative alternative water treatment systems such as decentralized community treatment systems shall not be prohibited by this pPolicy provided that they meet all applicable regulatory criteria. Words underlined are added; words strosk t#reegh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words de-W-b4e stw k -thy# are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 2 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Potable Water Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.4: [Revised text, previously - proposed new text retracted, page 4] Collier County shall permit development of potable water supply systems as follows: within the Designated Urban Areas of the Plan, including the outlying urban areas of Immokalee, Copeland, Chokoloskee, Plantation Island, and Port of the Islands; within the areas depicted on the Collier County Water District Boundaries Existing and Future Potable Water Service Area map (Figure PW-1); within the Existing edid F twe Petal III .. � C ° A -eas p ( Figure PAI 2), l' 1. Vl� iffl_elude,sthe Rufal T+ansitlon A4ter- and Seweristr-ist-, in Sending Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District when Density Blending, as provided for in the Density Rating System of the Future Land Use Element, is utilized; in Towns, Villages, Hamlets and Compact Rural Developments within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay; and, in areas where the County has legal commitments to provide facilities and services as of the date of adoption of this Plan. For lands located within the Collier County Water -Sewer District, but in which County water service is not currently available, non - County potable water supply systems shall only be allowed on an interim basis until County service is available. Individual potable water supply wells may be permitted within the areas depicted on the Collier County Water District Beeies Existing and Future Potable Water Service Area map (Figure PW -1) on an interim basis until County water service is available; individual potable water supply wells may be permitted in all Urban designated areas outside of the areas depicted on Figure PW -1 on an interim basis until a centralized potable water supply system is available, i4fidivid-i-l-al potable water- supply wells may be peFmit4ed in the Rufal T+aasifieii A —And Seallver- an interim basis ' 4i! Gewity wate. s° available; individual potable water supply wells may be permitted in Sending Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District when Density Blending, as provided for in the Density Rating System of the Future Land Use Element, is utilized, on an interim basis until County water service is available; and, individual potable water supply wells may be permitted on lands outside of the Urban designated areas, outside of areas depicted on Figure PW -1, and outside of Towns, Villages and those Compact Rural Developments greater than one hundred (100) acres in size within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay — all areas where potable water supply systems are not anticipated. However, individual potable water supply wells may or may not be permitted within Compact Rural Developments one hundred (100) acres or less in size, depending upon the uses permitted within the Compact Rural Development. Also, in Towns, Villages, and those Compact Rural Developments greater than one hundred (100) acres in size, potable water supply wells are allowed to serve no more than 100 acres, on an interim basis only, until eentfal a centralized potable water supply system service is available. Policy 2.5: [Revised text, page 5] The County shall continue enforcement of ordinances requiring connection of existing and new development to central potable water systems when they become available. Connections to a central system shall be made pursuant to Collier County Ordinance 01 -73, adopted December 11, 2001, as amended. Words underlined are added; words straw are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words g WA & thpaugh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Potable Water Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Policy 2.6: [Revised text, page 5] Where Community Development Districts, or other similar special districts are established to provide a tool for developers to finance infrastructure or other purposes, wholly or partially within the Collier County Water -Sewer District, water service shall be connected to the regional system, and internal facilities shall be conveyed, when acceptable, to the Collier County Water - Sewer District for operation and ownership in accordance with Collier County Ordinance 91- 7, adopted- Oeteb °r 201 04 -31, adopted May 11. 2004, or its latest revision, and District construction and operating policies. OBJECTIVE 3: [Revised text, previously - proposed new text retracted, page 5] The Level of Sen4ee St-And-Ar-d-s -Ave. hefeby adopted and shall be use-d as the basis The standards for levels of service (LOS) of County potable water systems. both "obiie and appear in Policy 1.5; subsection "D" in the Capital Improvement Element and shall be used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a development. Policy 3.2: [Revised text, page 6] In order to ensure that the Level of Ser -v ,.° Stand r LOS standards contained in Policy 3.1 are maintained, methodologies for determining available capacity and demand shall incorporate appropriate peak demand coefficients for each facility and for the type of development proposed.. Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thfeugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 4 17,14o the te-t-Al ;A 'ater usage is non residential. Thus,44hte demand is- ately of 154 R „.d .,.,,d +d,o +0t.,1 6.411 ie d late - .dom-n is 195 g-pe.d —and The standards for levels of service (LOS) of County potable water systems. both "obiie and appear in Policy 1.5; subsection "D" in the Capital Improvement Element and shall be used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a development. Policy 3.2: [Revised text, page 6] In order to ensure that the Level of Ser -v ,.° Stand r LOS standards contained in Policy 3.1 are maintained, methodologies for determining available capacity and demand shall incorporate appropriate peak demand coefficients for each facility and for the type of development proposed.. Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thfeugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 4 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Potable Water Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Policy 3.3: [Revised text, page 6] The LeN�el of Ser-V ee Stan'ar LOS standards contained in Policy 3.1 are the minimum criteria for replacement, expansion or increase in capacity of potable water supply facilities. Policy 3.4: [Revised text, page 6] - - qb�fjt' mill The Collier County Water -Sewer District shall review historical potable water demand records during Collier County Wastewater Master Plan updates and adjust the LOS standards, as referenced in Policy 3.1 if needed. OBJECTIVE 4: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 6] Promote conservation of potable water supplies by developing and implementing an integrated, comprehensive conservation strategy which will identify specific consumption per capita goals. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 4.5: [Revised text, page 6] Where Community Development Districts, or other similar special districts are established to provide a tool for developers to finance infrastructure or other purposes, wholly or partially within the Collier County Water -Sewer District, and where such districts make provisions for irrigation via dual systems utilizing effluent and/or other irrigation sources, said systems shall be connected to the regional system when available, and all internal irrigation systems shall remain in private ownership and be master metered by the County in accordance with Collier County Ordinance Number 04 -31, adopted May 11. 2004. Policy 4.6: [Revised text, page 7] b The County will encourage Florida - Friendly Landscaping to reduce the generation of yard waste. reduce water consumption. and improve water quality. Section 373.185, F S defines Florida - Friendly Landscaping' as using quality landscapes that conserve water, protect the environment. adapt to local conditions and tolerate drought. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 5: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 7] Discourage urban sprawl and the proliferation of private sector potable water service suppliers in an effort to maximize the use of existing public facilities through the development order approval process by impleffienting the f flew ib pel . Words underlined are added; words stpusk thFaugh are deleted - as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dew are deleted - as recommended by CCPC. FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Potable Water Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Policy 5.1: [Revised text, page 7] The County shall discourage urban sprawl by permitting universal availability of central potable water systems only: in the Designated Urban Area, in Receiving and certain Neutral Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, in the Designated Urban-Rural Fringe Transition Zone Overlay, and in the Rural Settlement District, all of which are depicted on the Future Land Use Map, and in Towns, Villages, Hamlets and Compact Rural Developments within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay. These areas are further identified as: within the Collier County Water District Boundaries on Figure PW -1 of the Potable Water Sub - element, except the outlying urban areas of Immokalee, Copeland, Chokoloskee, Plantation Island, and Port of the Islands; or iAZA*R' - element; or in Sending Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District when Density Blending, as provided for in the Density Rating System of the Future Land Use Element, is utilized; within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay, as each Town, Village, Hamlet, and Compact Rural Development is designated; and, in areas where the County has legal commitments to provide facilities and service outside the Urban Area as of the date of adoption of this Plan. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.4: [Revised text, page 8] Under criteria, projects may be eligible for central potable water service from Collier GeHf y Utilities, ities ., an existing public or private seeter adependent distr et within the R-wal This:+: ^n Existing (Pigufe PAL -2) this Potable Water Sub - elemenr utility, subject to availability. Qualifying criteria shall be limited to the requirements and incentives established in the Future Land Use Element and Conservation and Coastal Management Elements of this Plan to obtain preservation standards established for environmentally sensitive lands in the Sending Lands of the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District ( RFMUD). Criteria for potable water service eligibility may include, but are not limited to, plans for development, which utilize creative planning techniques such as clustering, density blending, rural villages, and transfer of development rights (TDRs) from RFMUD Sending Lands. Criteria for eligibility may be amended and additional Sending and Receiving Lands may be designated in the future. Central Potable Water distribution lines, within the Rural Transition Water and Sewer District, may extend through Sending Lands; however, no properties designated as Sending Lands are permitted to connect to the distribution lines. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words Neagh are deleted - as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words thFa are deleted - as recommended by CCPC. FINAL el As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Potable Water Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 MAP CHANGES: 1. Figure PW -1.1, Collier County Water District Boundaries • This map has the same title as Figure PW -1 and is incorrect. This map, and references to it in Policies, are to be deleted. 2. Figure PW -1.2, Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas • This map has the same title as Figure PW -2 and is incorrect. This map, and references to it in Policies, are to be deleted. 3. Table PW -8, Capital Improvement Projects FY 2003 -2022 • This table is not referenced in any Objective or Policy and is specific to the Collier County Water -Sewer District. For those reasons, this table is to be deleted. 4. Figure PW -1, Collier County Water District Boundaries This map is referenced in multiple Policies and is incorrect. The references to this map are to be changed to reference "Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas" since the District Boundaries are included. This map is to be re- titled. 5. Figure PW -2, Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas This map is referenced in the same Policies as Figure PW -1 and is to also be updated to be identical to the 2008 Water Master Plan Figure 1 -1. 6. Figure PW -3, Potable Water Treatment and Transmission Facilities • This map is not referenced in any Objective or Policy and is to be deleted. EAR - Potable Water Sub -E — BCC: CCPC Consent FINAL 3 -15 -12 G:ICDES Planning Services\Comprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSIBCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments\ElementslPotable Water BCC trans - CSIEAR -based GMPAs_CCPC Transmittal Recommendation—Potable Water.docx CS Words underlined are added; words StFHGk thFeu@h are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words Stf @wo are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 7 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Stormwater Management Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Goal, Objectives and Policies Public Facilities Element/Drainage Sub - Element (DS -E) GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES SUB ELEMENT [Revised text, page 3] GOAL: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal ", revised text, page 3] COLLIER CO NTY SHALL TO PROVIDE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR DRAINAGE AND FLOOD PROTECTION FOR EXISTING AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT, MINIMIZE THE DEGRADATION OF QUALITY OF RECEIVING WATERS AND SURROUNDING NATURAL AREAS AND PROTECT THE FUNCTIONS OF NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS. OBJECTIVE 1 (CAPITAL FACILITY PLANNING FOR DRAINAGE SYSTEMS): [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 3] The ('aunty sha4l „ Utilize the Annual Update and Inventory Report on Public Facilities (AUIR) process to update the Drainage Atlas Maps County Geographic Information System and Channel /Structure Inventory components of the adopted Water Management Master Plan and to verify the existing watershed basin boundaries within Collier County. The County will also verify the design storm capacity of the drainage facilities within each basin, and determine the costs necessary to maintain the facility capacities to selected design storm standards. This information shall be used to program operational funds in the Annual County Budget and to identify necessary capital projects and basin studies in the Annual Capital Improvement Element U update and A amendment. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.2: [Revised text, page 3] County drainage system and stormwater management network capital facility planning shall be designed to implement procedures and projects in a manner to ensure that adequate stormwater management facility capacity is available at the time a development permit is issued, or that such capacity will be available when needed to serve the development. Policy 1.3: [Revised text, page 3] The County shall continue to develop public drainage facilities and stormwater management network, which maintain the groundwater table as a source of recharge for the County's potable water aquifers, provide a source of irrigation water for agricultural, horticultural and golf course operations and provide water to native vegetation. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words &64 thFaugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words stm-ek thF@w@4 are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 1 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Stormwater Management Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 OBJECTIVE 2: Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 4] The rteeunl. shall M. Maintain adopted drainage level of service standards for basins and sub - basins identified in the Water Management Master Plan. Maintenance of the drainage level of service (LOS) identified for each basin will be implemented through the watershed management planning process identified within Goal 2 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of this Growth Management Plan. Policy 2.1: [Revised text, pages 4, 5, 6] The b levels of sefyiee for- dFainage are her-eby adopted for- the pufpase ef i5suiffg , level of seq:viiere v.41111 -he medified, if waFFanted, • • Nz - 1 \� ev Words underlined are added; words StFUGk thFough are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words daw6la s4welk ra are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 2 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Stormwater Management Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing ra NUSCELLAN rT-EPd0R WE- TLM4n SYSTEMS Cer-ksefew Slough Basin 3 -15 -12 Policy 2.1: The levels of service standards (LOSS) for drainage facilities and stormwater management systems appear in Policy 1.5. subsection "C" in the Capital Improvement Element * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 6] The C;awi+ y sha4l "^ Maintain and annually update a five -year schedule of capital improvements for water management facilities in conformance with the annual review process described within the Capital Improvement Element of the Growth Management Plan. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thFaugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words de--i-MA- stmiak thF@w@h are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 3 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Stormwater Management Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Policy. 3.4: [Revised text, page 6] County improvements to, and maintenance of, existing drainage facilities shall be a priority over new construction projects in the urban and estates designated areas. (exel sive of Southern Golden Gate Estates is no longer open to development, so no facilities have priority there3. OBJECTIVE 4: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, pages 6, 7] The County shall d Develop and maintain policies and programs to correct existing deficiencies and to provide for future facility needs in accordance with the annual work program referenced in the adopted Water Management Master Plan. Policy 4.1: [Revised text, page 7] Capital lmpr-evemepA Elemei-A of this Plan. These pr-qjeets shall be in eaer-dinat with the Big Cyprcrriasa4vucxrrrvrrQ�.. -A..r M..n.xg.,m.,n� ., �.,a. P....... County capital stormwater management projects shall be undertaken in accordance with the schedule provided in the Capital Improvement Element of this Plan. These projects shall be undertaken in coordination with the Big Cypress Basin Strategic Plan. Policy 4.2: [Revised text, page 7] Collier County shall correct existing deficiencies and provide for future water management facility needs through the formulation and implementation of an annual work programs. In order ` ` to implement the annual work program, the County shall encourage the use of innovative funding mechanisms including, but not limited to special taxing or assessment districts. Policy 4.3: [Revised text, page 7] The County shall develop and maintain a stormwater management public awareness program, which will include, but not necessarily be limited to, a Collier County Stormwater Management website. The primary purpose of this program shall be to provide information regarding the County's stormwater management programs to the general public including, but not limited to, the environmental enhancements that will result from the use of total water management concepts within the existing drainage and stormwater mana eg ment network. OBJECTIVE 5: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 7] The County shall ,., nti u e to r Regulate land use and development in a manner that protects the functions of natural drainage features, the stormwater management network and natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas. Implementation of this Objective will be consistent with the Watershed Management Planning process identified within Goal 2 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the Growth Management Plan, and with relevant provisions contained within the adopted Land Development Code (Ordinance Number 2004 -41, as amended). * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words strusk-thmugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words IQ+Ak thFowfa are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 4 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Stormwater Management Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Policy 5.2: [Revised text, page 7] Based upon the periodic review described in Policy 5. 1, the County shall develop any appropriate new ordinances and regulations that are necessary to ensure protection of the functions of natural drainage features. the stormwater management network and natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas. OBJECTIVE 6: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 7] The Gau;43, all p Protect the functions of natural drainage features through the application of standards that address the quality and quantity of discharge from stormwater management systems. Implementation of this Objective will be consistent with the watershed management planning process identified within Goal 2 and Objective 2.1 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the Growth Management Plan. This objective is made measurable through the following policies: * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 6.2: [Revised text, page 8] Collier County's retention and detention requirements shall be one hundred and fifty percent (150 %) of those provided in the South Florida Water Management District's Basis -o€ Review Environmental Resource Permit Information Manual. Volume IV. 2009, as it existed at the time of project approval. Policy 6.3: [Revised text, pages 8, 9] Allowable off -site discharge rates shall be computed using a storm event of 3 day duration and 25 year return frequency. The allowable off -site discharge rates are as follows: a. Airport Road North Sub -Basin 0.04 cfs /acre (North of Vanderbilt Beach Road) b. Airport Road South Sub -basin 0.06 cfs /acre (South of Vanderbilt Beach Road) c. Cocohatchee Canal Basin 0.04 cfs /acre d. Lely Canal Basin 0.06 cfs /acre e. Harvey Basin 0.055 cfs /acre f. Wiggins Pass Basin 0.13 cfs /acre g. All other areas 0.15 cfs /acre The County may exempt projects from these allowable off -site discharge rates if any of the following applies: 1. The project is exempt from allowable off -site discharge limitations pursuant to Section 40E- 400.315, FAC. Words underlined are added; words stFYGk t#feugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words -t- iek thF@w@h are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 5 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Stormwater Management Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 2. The project is part of an existing SFWMD permit, which allows discharge rates different tkan from those listed above. 3. It can be documented that the project currently discharges off -site at a rate higher than those listed above do. The documentation required for this purpose shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer, and will consist of an engineering study which utilizes the applicable criteria in the " SFWMD Basis of Review for. Envir-emnen*a';_we Applioations Environmental Resource Permit Information Manual, Volume IV, 2009 ". The study shall be subject to review and approval by the County and SFWMD staff. The study shall include the following site - specific information: a. Topography b. Soil types and soil storage volume c. Vegetation types d. Antecedent conditions e. Design rainfall hydrograph f. Depression storage capacity g. Receiving water hydrograph, and h. Other relevant, appropriate and professionally accepted hydrologic and hydraulic data. Using the above information, a hydrologic and hydraulic model shall be developed which demonstrates the higher off -site discharge rate. EAR - Stormwater Management Sub -E — BCC: CCPC Consent FINAL 3 -15 -12 G: \CDES Planning Services \Comprehensive\2011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTS\BCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments \Elements \Drainage_BCC trans - CS \EAR -based GMPAs_CCPC Transmittal Recommendation_Drainage.docx CS Words underlined are added; words stFaGk t4gugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words €aw9h are deleted —as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 6 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Solid Waste Disposal Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Goal, Objectives and Policies Public Facilities Element /Solid Waste Sub- Element (SWS -E) GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES SO rrP 'LA STE St ;B E EMEN _ [Revised text, page 2] GOAL: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal ", revised text, page 2] TO PROVIDE AN EFFICIENT AND ECONOMICAL BALANCE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SERVICES THAT WILL ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF COLLIER COUNTY TO MEET THE ESTABLISHED REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND MANAGEMENT IN A MANNER TO THAT ASSURES PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY AND TB PROTECTS THE AIR, 4ATER M4P LAND ND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES OF COLLIER COUNTY. IN ALL ASPECTS OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT TO ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING ENDURING GUIDING PRINCIPLES APPROVED BY THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY WORKSHOP OF DECEMBER 2006: ENVIRONMENTAL AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE — ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MEANS MANAGING THE IMPACTS TO THE AIR, SOIL, WATER, AND WILDLIFE AS WELL AS "QUALITY OF LIFE" IMPACTS TO THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS AESTHETICS ODOR NOISE AND TRAFFIC AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE MEANS SATISFYING THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS REPORTED IN THE ANNUAL UPDATE AND INVENTORY REPORT FOR BOTH LINED AND PERMITTED DISPOSAL CAPACITY; AIRSPACE PRESERVATION - AIRSPACE PRESERVATION MEANS MANAGING SOLID WASTE UPSTREAM FROM DISPOSAL AS A MEANS TO EXTEND THE REMAINING AIRSPACE (DISPOSAL) CAPACITY AT THE COLLIER COUNTY LANDFILL; OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE - OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE MEANS OPTIMIZING THE OPERATIONS OF OUR ASSETS SUCH AS THE COLLIER COUNTY LANDFILL AND OUR RECYCLING CENTERS AS WELL AS THE PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES DIVISION: AND BEST VALUE SERVICE - BEST VALUE SERVICE MEANS THAT THE SERVICES OFFERED IN THE COUNTY REFLECT LOCAL AND REGIONAL CONDITIONS AND THAT THE VALUE OF SERVICE IS APPROPRIATELY BALANCED WITH THE COST OF SERVICE. A COMPONENT OF BEST VALUE SERVICE IS THAT THERE IS A DIRECT CORRELATION BETWEEN THOSE THAT RECEIVE THE BENEFITS AND THOSE THAT PAY FOR THE SERVICES. Words underlined are added; words stm* through are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dQ,.b,A I* Q are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Solid Waste Disposal Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 OBJECTIVE 1 (COLLECTION): [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 2] Gellief Geu t�, shall eefAi ue to m Maintain a safe, dependable and efficient solid waste collection system. Present facilities meeting the current Level of Service include two (2) franchise collection areas and thfee five Recycling Centers, as follows: a. Unincorporated County service area; b. Immokalee service area; and, c. Tlfee-(3) Five 5 Recycling Centers; 1. Naples Recycling Center 2. Marco Recycling Center 3. Carnestown Recycling Center 4. Immokalee Recycling g enter 5. North Collier Recycling Center Policy 1.1: [Revised text, page 2] The County shall continue to maintain and regulate commercial, multi - family and tax -bill based residential collection costs to ensure efficient and dependable service affordable to all users. The primary components of a solid waste collection assessment are: 1. Franchisee Contract 2. Tipping Fees 3. Administrative and Capital Program Costs * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.4: [Revised text, page 2] The Ce,11FAY shall easiffe publie awareness and paftieipatien in solid waste eelleetion issues4)-Y b The County shall ensure public awareness and participation in solid waste recycling reuse waste reduction, household hazardous waste collection and disposal. OBJECTIVE 2 (DISPOSAL): [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 2] The G°„.Ay shall ,.°.roue +e „ Utilize safe and efficient methods for environmentally sound disposal of solid waste in accordance with local, State and Federal regulations and shall eei -Ai • ° to investigate improved methods and implement practices that meet this eObjective. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stFuskt#reag# are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words do, Ale €e are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 2 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Solid Waste Disposal Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Policy 2.4: [Revised text, previously - proposed new text retracted, page 3] By F:.,.,, l t ° r 2010, t The County shall ae^ '^&of r-etain the pursue the acquisition of land inventory required for future solid waste operations, based upon selection of, including but not limited to, one or more of the following options in order of priority: Develop the means to partially or completely divert solid waste from the landfill (additional recycling or alternative forms of disposal). 2. Increase the permissible elevation of the - Naples Collier County Landfill so as to gain additional airspace capacity l3effflissible °tevat w uiu�uiauxi 3. Explore emerging conversion technologies that would allow for continued solid waste disposal operations within Collier County. 4. Secure and utilize additional capacity at a landfill or landfills. Policy 2.5: [Revised text, page 3] The Level , °t of Sef -14ee f Solid II4st Sub Element b. 11 1. a. Tons of solid waste per- e--,.'—' pe, eaf, used to determine !aadfill disposal is- based , aetivit '. The standards for levels of service (LOS) of County solid waste disposal facilities appear in Policy 1.5, subsection "F" in the Capital Improvement Element and shall be used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a development. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.8: [Revised text, page 4] The Collier County Solid Waste Management Department shall continue to operate and maintain a hazardous waste collection f4eility facilities. The f eili -y shall five () r + 5 days Y k and These facilities will accept household hazardous wastes. Additionally, the Department shall continue to hold special events, such as its hazardous waste collection day, at least twice per- targeting residential households b also and allowing small businesses to participate to insure consumer demand is met. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words strask-thmug# are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Solid Waste Disposal Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15-12 Policy 2.9: (prev. 2.14) [Introduced new text provision, page 4] The County shall maintain an effective emergency storm debris cleanup plan, and identify and establish temporary debris storage and reduction sites. Policy 2.10: (prev. 2.18) [Introduced new text provision, page 4] The Counly shall pursue State and Federal grants for, and participate in, feasibility projects for the investigation and development of improved techniques for waste collection, recycling, transfer and solid waste management consistent with the Enduring Guiding Principles. Policy 2.11: (prev. 2.24) [Introduced new text provision, page 4] The County shall evaluate options to beneficially recycle plastic agricultural film. Policy 2.12: (prev. 2.25) [Introduced new text provision, page 4] The County shall assess the feasibility of expanding the Immokalee Transfer Station, or developing a new facility to serve the Immokalee area, to become a full service recycling and reuse center equipped with such options as household hazardous. waste processing, paint reuse, vegetative and yard waste drop -off: processing and composting, white goods drop -off, e -waste drop -off. furniture and construction & demolition debris (C &D). resale store, etc Policy 2.13: _ (prev. 2.28) [Introduced new text provision, page 4] The County will work with local institutions. schools, government buildings, or churches, to initiate programs for solid waste reduction, reuse, and recycling for their communities. Policy 2.14: (prev. 2.30) [Introduced new text provision, page 4] The County will encourage the construction of Green Buildings (or Sustainable Buildings). Relative to solid waste management. this includes: ■ Recycled Content: Products with identifiable recycled content, including postindustrial content with a preference for post consumer content. ■ Salvaged, refurbished, or remanufactured: Includes saving a material from disposal and renovating, repairing, restoring. or generally ilnprovin the he appearance, performance, gualit<,, functionality, or value of a product. ■ Reusable or recyclable: Select materials that can be easily dismantled and reused or recycled at the end of their useful life. ■ Recycled or recyclable product packaging: Products enclosed in recycled content or recyclable packaging. ■ Durable: Materials that are longer lasting or are comparable to conventional products with long life expectancies. Words underlined are added; words stfusk thfough are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Solid Waste Disposal Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 OBJECTIVE 3 (RECYCLE AND RECOVERY): [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 4] The -ceder County Solid A4ste —Depafl-mei4 shall eerrti n Maintain and update the Integrated Solid Waste Master Management Strategic Plan as directed by the Board of County Commissioners. Policy 3.1: [Revised text, page 4] The Collier County Solid Waste Management Department shall continue to maintain and improve programs to reduce the amount of solid waste that requires disposal at County landfills by: a. Maintaining and enhancing the current countywide residential recycling programs. b. Maintaining and enhancing the current ECounty -wide multi - family residential recycling program. c. Maintaining and enhancing the eCounty -wide commercial business recycling programs. d. Maintaining and enhancing the curb -side separation of material into recyclable categories to be received at the material recovery facilities. e. Continuing to explore additional measures for waste reduction. Policy 3.2: [Revised text, page 4] The County shall continue investigation and implementation of cost - saving measures for County disposal operations. The County shall evaluate other measures, including landfill mining, as new technologies and practices emerge. (Guffently, eg alleet e t * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 3.4: [Revised text, page 5] b landseaping with slew gfe,1A,iag, dfeught talefant plants te eefisei=ve water and r-eduee yafd . The County will encourage Florida - Friendly LandscapingTM to reduce the generation of yard waste, reduce water consumption, and improve water qualily. Section 373.185 F.S. defines Florida - Friendly LandscapingTM as using quality landscapes that conserve water, protect the environment, adapt to local conditions and tolerate drought. Words underlined are added; words stFUGk t#feugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dowIa 64blek th# are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Solid Waste Disposal Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Policy 3.5: [Introduced new text provision, page 5] The County shall develop and implement innovative programs to reduce. re -use and recycle solid waste to meet the 2020 Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) seventy -five percent (75% ) Recycling Rate pursuant to Chapter 403.7032. F.S. EAR -Solid Waste Disposal Sub -E — BCC: CCPC Consent FINAL 3 -15 -12 G:MES Planning Services\Comprehensivel2011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSIBCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendmentslElements\Solid Waste—BCC trans - CSIEAR -based GMPAs_CCPC Transmittal Recommendation—Solid Waste.docx CS Words underlined are added; words 6tPdGk thFaugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words da-i-ib4ew@h are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 0 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Goal, Objectives and Policies Public Facilities Element/Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element (NGWAR) GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES [Revised text, page I] 4NIA TT 7D A T GROLNPAIATER AQUIFER IFE DEC;14 A 1? GE S1 712 E r.'1\ 49N GOAL: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal ", revised text, page 1 ] 4:14E GOLENTY S14, TO IDENTIFY AND PROTECT NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS FROM ACTIVITIES THAT COULD DEGRADE AND /OR CONTAMINATE THE QUALITY OF GROUNDWATER. OBJECTIVE 1 (MAPPING AND DELINEATION OF RECHARGE AREAS): [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 1] The Gaunty sha,4 ,.,,.,+ aue ter _Review every 1ve three years, and revise as necessary, existing map delineations of County potable water wellfields that are most sensitive to contamination from nearby land development and other surface activities. The bier three -year review and any subsequent map revisions will be based on geologic, hydrogeologic, hydrologic, and updated anthropogenic contaminant data aggregated since the previous revision. Policy 1.1: [Revised text, page 1 ] The County shall revise and update its 3- dimensional computer models of gr-eund a atff groundwater flow around public water supply wellfields, as additional data (e.g., withdrawal rates, numbers and locations of wells within wellfields, and hvdrogeologic information) become available. Pokey 1.2 [Unchanged text, page 1] The Geuf4y shall identi6, these Gatmty pe�able water- wellfields, er- peffiefis of , a ,b : b ° suseeptible susceptible + . + +; nrnnrarti,� ra lef 1,a,rlfogeel, gig F et a fs ineluding the p .ab..,,,nee of , ... fins g uni 1111) 1111V1111LL11V11 shall be ° ° Policy 1.3: [Revised text, page I] The County shall maintain and update data on existing land uses and land use activities that possess the greatest potential for groundwater contamination. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.5: [Revised text, page 1 ] This Sub - Element shall incorporate by reference annual recharge amounts for the Surficial and Lower Tamiami aquifers and deeper aquifers such as the Sandstone and Hawthorne Aquifers, as described in the South Florida Water Management District's of eW „aub.lie4ions ,1„ + °a A„ •1 2998- -(and- seheduled —te be published 2006 Lower West Coast Water Supply Plan as amended. Words underlined are added; words stfuGk thF9ug# are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words g# are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 OBJECTIVE 2 (PROTECTION OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY): [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 1] G,.^„ra water quality shall mee °" Protect groundwater from pollutant discharges that may cause exceedance of applicable Federal and State water quality standards. Policy 2.0.1: The County shall protect natural aquifer recharge areas to ensure the highest water quality practical toward meeting applicable Federal and State water quality standards for groundwater. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.2: [Revised text, page 2] Non - agricultural developments requiring an Environmental Resources Permit from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) shall preserve groundwater recharge characteristics as required by the SFWMD and as set forth in the SFWMD's Basis for- R 1 dated r.,,,,,,,..., 2004 Environmental Resource Permit Information Manual, Volume IV, 2009. �r ^•„�' wale Groundwater recharge shall also be protected through the application of the retention/detention requirements and allowable off -site discharge rates for non - agricultural developments specified in Policies 6.2 and 6.3 in the Drainage Stormwater Management Sub - Element. Policy 2.3: [Revised text, page 2] The County standards for protecting the quality of groan water- groundwater recharge within the wellhead protection areas identified in the Future Land Use Element (FLUE) shall be those provided in Policy 3. 1.1 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element. Policy 2.4: [Revised text, page 2] Collier County shall evaluate the necessity for adopting more stringent grot =water groundwater recharge standards for High or Prime Recharge areas within 2 years of the SFWMD Governing Board's adoption of such areas. OBJECTIVE 3 (GROUNDWATER QUALITYMONITORING): [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 2] Collect and evaluate gfound watef groundwater quality data, identifying ambient water quality values and trends, comparing analyzed concentrations to Florida Ground Water Guidance Concentrations, and providing information to water resources planning and management entities, and to the general public. Words underlined are added; words StFUGk thFaugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words deaEile�# 4 are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 2 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Policy 3.1: [Revised text, page 3] The County shall continue its existing water quality monitoring program to provide base -line data, evaluate long -term trends, identify water quality problems, and evaluate the effectiveness of the County's ground � .,,.,t °r groundwater protection program. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Poliey [Unchanged text, page 2] The CoufAy will annually assess its groundwater- quality b C=Tf8t1flE1w4er- ffieflitefi.n..", elff.-_As for- both quality a-Rd &vailability will inelude the efeater- Golden Gate Estates afea. . Policy 3.4: [Revised text, page 31 The County shall continually gather and evaluate relevant, appropriate and professionally accepted data for the purpose of refining and improving the groundwater quality monitoring database used in the County's 3- dimensional ,.,.,...„a ,,,.,t °r groundwater model. Policy 3.5: [Revised text, page 31 Collier County shall continue to conduct water resource planning with appropriate County, City of Naples, and South Florida Water Management District staff to provide for n,.etmd ..,.,t°f groundwater resource development, utilization, and conservation. Alater- reseu Ee- OBJECTIVE: 4 (PUBLIC EDUCATION WITH REGARD TO GROUNDWATER PROTECTION ISSUES): [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 3] Ti C t- shall t ,.t; ,;t;° of pr-oviding Provide the public with educational materials concerning ground water- groundwater protection issues in Collier County. These niay materials include, but shall net be are not limited to, the preparation of annual technical publications of groundwater quality data, an informational website for groundwater quality issues, general information publications, establishment of a speakers' bureau, K -12 classroom presentations, and in- service teacher workshops and seminars. Policy 4.1: [Revised text, page 3] The County shall continue to advise the public on the appropriate disposal methods for hazardous wastes, for the purpose of reducing or avoiding the potential for groundwater contamination. In performing this task, the County may utilize the public educational measures listed within Objective 4 of this Sub - Element, or any other measures which may be appropriate. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words Gt^ U� '�n are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words d®�I�# are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 3 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 OBJECTIVE 5 (PROTECTION OF r'"'L RECHARGE AREAS AND GROUNDWATER RESOURCES): [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 3] The Geunt�, sha4l implemei4 Continue implementing plans to preserve er-4ic-al gy-ou a watef groundwater recharge areas and ground water groundwater resources, and along with reviewing, evaluateing, and reviseing (if warranted) those plans and actions, based on the best available geologic, hydrologic, hydrogeologic, and anthropogenic contaminant data. Policy 5.1: [Revised text, page 3] The County shall develop, and continually update, technical criteria for determining those recharge areas, which are critical to the County's long -term gound watef groundwater needs. Policy 5.2: [Revised text, page 3] The County shall continue to identify er-itieal recharge areas and appropriate protective mechanisms. Policy 5.3: [Revised text, page 3] The County shall continue to identify costs, funding mechanisms and private property rights issues associated with the protection of deal recharge areas. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.5: [Revised text, page 4] Collier County shall continue to operate and maintain a hazardous waste collection facility. The facility sha4l ^^ °r^*° five (" days ^ °r • eek ^ra will accept household and small business hazardous wastes. Additionally, the County shall continue to hold special events, such as its hazardous waste collection day, at leas* tv.4 e per- ^r targeting residential households btA also and allowing small businesses to participate to insure consumer demand is met. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** page break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** MAP CHANGES: 1. Map 1, Groundwater Recharge to the Surficial Aquifer • This map is to be updated. 2. Map 2, Groundwater Recharge to the Lower Tamiami Aquifer • This map is to be updated. EAR -NGWAR Sub -E — BCC: CCPC Consent FINAL 3 -15 -12 &WES Planning ServicWComprehensiveMl l EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSIBCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments\Elements\NGWAR_BCC trans - CSIEAR -based GMPAs_CCPC Transmittal Recommendation— NGWAR.docx CS Words underlined are added; words r'^,^thFeugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words �ble s-4-w-s-I' are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 4 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing Goals, Objectives and Policies Housing Element 3 -14 -12 GOAL 1: [Goal provided for contextual purposes only; no change proposed, page 3] TO CREATE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF DECENT, SAFE, SANITARY, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF COLLIER COUNTY. OBJECTIVE l: [Revised text, page 3] The number of Provide new affordable- workforce housing units shall increase by at least fifteen percent of the units approved to be built in the County per year, but not less than 1,000 units per year averaged over a five -year period in order an effort to continue meeting the current and future housing needs of legal residents with very-low, low, a moderate and affordable workforce incomes, including households with special needs such as rural and farmworker housing in rural Collier County. JOINT CITY OF NAPLES /COUNTY POLICIES Policy 1.1: [New Policy, page 3] By January 14, 2014, the Department of Housing, Human and Veteran Services shall establish a method of Indexing the demand for very -low, low; anA moderate and affordable workforce housing. Policy 1.2: [New Policy, page 3] By January 14, 2014, the Department of Housing, Human and Veteran Services shall establish a method of Indexing the availability and costs of very-low, low; @ad moderate and affordable workforce housing. Policy 1.3: [New Policy, page 3] By January 14, 2014, the Department of Housing. Human and Veteran Services shall develop methods to predict future need, based on the Indexes established in Policies 1.1 and 1.2 above. Policv 1.4: [New Policy, page 3] By January 14, 2015, the Department of Housing. Human and Veteran Services shall establish necessary strategies, methods and tools to support this Objective. Policy 1.5: [New Policy, page 3] On an annual basis, beginning in June 2014, the Department of Housing Human and Veteran Services shall provide a report to the Board of County Commissioners on the status of affordable housing in each Commission District within the County. Policy 1A 6: [Renumbered and revised text, page 3] CAll-Iier The County shall site maintain interlocal agreements with the City of Naples, the City of Marco Island, and Everglades City to that require that each city to provide their proportionate share of affordable •T—wee housing units (or rp ovide the financial equivalent to the County ). ,Each city's proportionate share and financial equivalent will be evaluated and substantiated by the most current data, studies, and methods available to the County.) Words underlined are added; words stn►sk t#feugh are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words d-o are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 1.7: [New Policy, page 3] The interlocal agreements referenced within Policy 1.1 shall be re- evaluated every three years. Policy 1.38: [Renumbered and revised text, page 3] The County shall, with apA the City of Naples wi44 work together to accomplish the community wide goal of supporting a sufficient supply of market rate and below market rate housing. This effort may include the consolidation of the City of Naples and the County housing programs and activities, including, but not limited to, state and federally funded programs such as SHIP and CDBG, in an effort to provide greater efficiency. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples," elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 1.39: [Renumbered and revised text, page 3] The County shall, with the City of Naples QLQJJ explore the development of a fair share affordable-wo4i4wag housing ordinance that shall require commercial and residential developments to address the lack of affordably housing. The local jurisdictions will evaluate a broad range of options including the development of an affordable housing impact fee, the requirement that a percentage of units developed will be "set aside" for below market rate housing, an option whereby land could be donated to a nonprofit entity and /or placed in a land bank, or other alternatives that will assist in mitigating the rising need for affordable - �e housing as the population increases. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County, shall with the City of Naples," and, delete the word "workforce" from the term "affordable workforce" housing elsewhere in this Element ( "affordable housing" includes very low, low, moderate and workforce income levels), the same changes are made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 1.410: [Renumbered and revised text, page 3] Gellief The County shall create or preserve affordable housing to minimize the need for additional local services and avoid the concentration of affordable housing units only in specific areas of the jurisdiction seek to distr-ibtAe affer-dable wefkfefee housing equitably thfeughetA the eeufAy where Programs and strategies to encourage affordable- e housing development may include, but are not limited to, density by right within the Immokalee Urban area and other density bonus provisions, impact fee deferrals, expedited permitting (fast tracking), public - private partnerships, providing technical assistance and intergovernmental coordination. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** COUNTY POLICIES Policy 1.511: [Renumbered and revised text, page 3] Nellie The County shall maintain an inventory of all approved affordable housing units within the county. The inventory shall contain the location, structure type, number of bedrooms, and target income range for each housing unit. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to Words underlined are added; words StFUGk thFeegh are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words d_s st€is are deleted —as recommended by CCPC FINAL 2 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 delete the word "workforce" from the term "affordable workforce" housing elsewhere in this Element ( "affordable housing" includes very low, low, moderate and workforce income levels), the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] OBJECTIVE 2: [Revised text, page 3] The Collier County Board of County Commissioners aided in the establishment of the Collier County Housing Development Corporation in 2003. The mission of the Housing Development Corporation is to serve as a non -profit agency, with an executive board made up of representatives from business, government, housing advocates, and the community at large, which along with other not for profit agencies shall assist Collier County and its municipalities in achieving a goal of ilncreaseing the number of affordable - housing units., by the methods contained in Objective 1 and subsequent Policies, at least fifteen percent of the units approved to be built in the County per year, but not less than 1,000 units per year averaged over a five -year period for very-low, low, @ad moderate and affordable workforce income residents with the assistance of for - profit and not - for - profit providers of affordable housing, within the of Collier County and its municipalities. JOINT CITY OF NAPLES /COUNTY POLICIES Policy 2.1: [Revised text, page 4] Not_for_profit agencies, sues as the Collier- County Neusing Development G- 4 shall assist the County in reaching its annual ,.,, affordable °- housing goal by holding workshops and fairs to raise awareness and understanding of housing issues in the County; working together to purchase and develop parcels; and, contributing funds towards the purchase of land for affordable housing projects. Policy 2.2: [Revised text, page 4] Partnerships shall be encouraged between private developers, non - profit entities, local governments and other interested parties to ensure the development of housing that meets the needs of the County's very-low, low-, moderate and affordable workforce income residents. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "and affordable workforce" elsewhere in this Element so as to include this income category, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 2.3: [Revised text, page 4] Gellier The County shall. with a the City of Naples,, continue to provide community organizations with brochures and up -dates on various housing programs, grant opportunities, technical assistance and other information that will promote affordable TT�^ -wee housing opportunities for very low, low-, and moderate and affordable workforce income residents. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples," and add the phrase "and affordable workforce" elsewhere in this Element so as to include this income category, the same changes are made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thmugh are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words dowbig stw % "4 are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 3 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 2.4: [Revised text, page 4] Cellie The County shall. with w44 the City of Naples, ohag continue to review existing codes and ordinances and amend them as needed to allow for flexible and innovative residential design that encourages mixed use development with a variety of housing designs, styles, and price ranges. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples," elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 2.5: [Revised text, page 4] Coker The County shall, with atW the City of Naples, elm continue to review its existing permit processing systems in an effort to reduce the processing time and cost of affordable - housing and continue to identify areas that can be streamlined. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples," and delete the word "workforce" from the term "affordable workforce" housing elsewhere in this Element ( "affordable housing" includes very low, low, moderate and workforce income levels), the same changes are made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.7: [Revised text, page 4] Celker The County shall increase the utilization of existing impact fee ordinances to facilitate the development of affordably housing through the provisions of deferrals. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to delete the word "workforce" from the term "affordable workforce" housing elsewhere in this Element ("affordable housing" includes very low, low, moderate and workforce income levels), the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] CITY OF NAPLES POLICIES Policy 2.8: [Revised text, page 5] The City of Naples continues to Pprovide financial, technical and support assistance to the residents of the Carver /River Park neighborhood through continued coordination with property owners, property managers and renters. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The City of Naples continues to" elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] COUNTY POLICIES Policy 2.9: [Revised text, page 51 The County shall review its Affordable - workforce Housing Density Bonus Ordinance every 4ve three years or sooner, as necessary, and revise the Ordinance, as necessary, to reflect changing community needs and market conditions. (The purpose of the Affordable - workforce Housing Density Bonus Ordinance shall be to encourage the blending of affordable W064qree housing density bonus units into market rate developments as well as to support developments exclusively providing affordably housing. Words underlined are added; words StFUslt#reegh are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words d-eahles thmu @h are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 4 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 2.10: [Revised text, page 5] The Collier County Opefations Suppeft ead Housing, Human and Veteran Services Department shall continue to epera�e administer affordable -- „.^.wee housing programs, in cooperation with public and private sponsors, to provide safe, affordable ., efk f' ^r-^° housing to residents of the County's urban designated areas and rural areas. Programs eper-a�ed administered by the Department will continue to include, but are not limited to: Impact fee deferrals Housing rehabilitation and emergency repairs Down payment and closing cost assistance Acquisition (exclusive of Collier County Government) and rehabilitation program Policy 2.11: [Revised text, page 5] The Gelber County Operations SuppeA and Housing Pepai4fflent in coordination with for - profit an d not - for - profit providers of affordable housing development will shall continue to coordinate with local utility providers to ensure that the necessary infrastructure and facilities for new housing developments are in place, consistent with the County's Concurrency Management System. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3: [Revised text, page 5] Collier- Geup y shat ^Continue to support and adequately fund housing programs to promote the preservation and protection of existing, stable residential neighborhoods. This will be accomplished through the utilization of State Housing Incentives Partnership (SHIP) and CDBG programs including, but not limited to, down payment/closing cost assistance, rehabilitation and emergency repair, demolition with new construction, and impact fee deferrals. JOINT CITY OF NAPLES /COUNTY POLICIES * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 3.2: [Revised text, page 6] Collier The County will shall support applications from for - profit and not - for - profit organizations that apply for state and federal funding for the purpose of constructing and /or rehabilitating affordable= housing. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to delete the word "workforce” from the term "affordable workforce" housing elsewhere in this Element ( "affordable housing' includes very low, low, moderate and workforce income levels), the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 3.3: [Revised text, page 6] Celli The County shall continue to utilize SHIP resources and other funds to leverage the number and amount of loans provided by local lending institutions to very low, low,, OFA moderate and affordable workforce income residents for home improvements, rehabilitation and first time homebuyer's assistance. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "and affordable workforce" elsewhere in this Element so as to include this income Words underlined are added; words stFasl t4gugh are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words dowbl@ G#Wdi thFow9h are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 5 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 category, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] CITY POLICIES Policy 3.4: [Revised text, page 6] Through the Neighborhood Planning Process, the City of Naples continues to wi44 identify local housing issues and develop programs as needed to address these concerns. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The City of Naples continues to" elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 3.5: [Revised text, page 6] The City of Naples continues to Oh&g implement incentive policies, where practical, ..41 -1 :r:+;., +° ., study of the 'Naples area- to-ddetefmin° ar- eh-4k.' .4,,,., l „a development s+anda to protect and preserve historic structures, and maintain the existing residential character of the area. Policy 3.6: [Revised text, page 6] The City of Naples wi4 continues to study and make recommendations to amend the Code of Ordinances to address impacts of larger homes on smaller lots within the City of Naples. These changes will be reviewed to determine their effectiveness. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The City of Naples continues to" elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 3.7: [Revised text, page 6] - The City of Naples will implement lement thei - housing maintenanee eede }^ continues to OkO4 address the conservation of housing stock and the preservation and protection of residential neighborhoods through its Neighborhood Action Plans. COUNTY POLICIES Policy 3.8: [Revised text, page 6] Collies The County wl shall continue to maintain its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) urban entitlement county status with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which will continue to result in an annual allocation of federal funding available to assist very -low, low, OFA moderate and affordable workforce income households. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "and affordable workforce" elsewhere in this Element so as to include this income category, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] OBJECTIVE 4: [Revised text, page 7] Collie_ Ceui ty °-ta the Qt-y of Naples will eConduct a f-ehe housing surveys, every three years or sooner, for the purpose of identifying substandard dwelling units. Through continued enforcement of County housing codes, and the provision of housing rehabilitation or replacement programs, the number of substandard units (associated with a lack of plumbing and/or kitchen facilities) throughout the County shall be reduced by 5% per year through rehabilitation or demolition. Words underlined are added; words strusk-tfffeag# are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words st-w'-sk t Foagh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 6 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 JOINT CITY OF NAPLES /COUNTY POLICIES Policy 4.1: [Revised text, page 7] The County shall, with the City of Naples 14utilize the most recent comprehensive housing inventory to develop and implement new programs to reduce substandard housing. Reduction of the number of substandard units will be accomplished by employing existing methods such as, but not limited to, housing code inspections, rehabilitation programs, and demolition of substandard units and their replacement with new construction. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples," elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 4.2: [Revised text, page 7] The County shall, with the City of Naples, require the demolition of dilapidated, unsafe or unsanitary housing that does not meet the housing code or, which cannot economically be rehabilitated. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples," elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 4.3: [Revised text, page 7] Review and amend the existing , ol ,µtic: e� eli �';�• ^f tThe County shall, with the City of Naples, t and o4a44 create one a single uniform relocation housing policy, consistent with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requirements. Policy 4.4: [Revised text, page 7] In the event of a natural disaster, the County shall, with the City of Naples, require that replacement housing shoR comply with all applicable federal, state and local codes and shall consider factors such as, but not limited to, commercial accessibility, public facilities, places of employment, and housing income. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples," elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 4.5: [Revised text, page 7] The County shall, with the City of Naples, require Aall dwelling units w44 be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition, including adequate light, ventilation, sanitation and other provisions, as required by the County and the City of Naples minimum housing codes. This task will be accomplished through housing code inspections and code enforcement actions, and housing rehabilitation programs supported through state, federal, local and/or private resources. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples," elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stFusk thFoug# are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words do�a5 are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 OBJECTIVE 5: [Revised text, page 71 G„ llieF G,.,,noy and the City of Naples will Annually monitor all identified historically significant homes in order to promote the dete�e- if these tfuEtur -es are being conservationed, maintenanceained, and/or rehabilitationed of those structures. JOINT CITY OF NAPLES /COUNTY POLICIES [Revised text, page 7] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.2: [Revised text, page 8] € The County and with the City of Naples,, wi4 review their land development regulations, building code, FEMA regulations, and other requirements every five years, and amend these as necessary to encourage the conservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of historically significant structures. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples," elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.4: [Revised text, page 8] By 2019 2-889, Collie the County and shall. with the City of Naples,, wW study potential incentives to encourage the conservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of historic homes and v44 shall make recommendations to the City Council and to the Board of County Commissioners as to which incentives should be adopted. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.6: [Revised text, page 8] By 20818, the Board of County Commissioners shall commission a new Historical Survey for all of unincorporated Collier County. The Survey shall review the current status of all previously identified historical structures and sites within the unincorporated County and shall make recommendations as to which of these sites or structures should be nominated to the National Register. The Survey shall also review and make similar recommendations regarding any previously unidentified historic structures or sites. Policy 5.7: [Revised text, page 8] By 20819, the Historical /Archaeological Preservation Ordinance shall be updated to include the results of the Historical Survey and to inlde any relevant changes in State or Federal regulations concerning historical properties. OBJECTIVE 6: [Revised text, page 8] Collie.- County shall mMonitor changes to state and federal regulations pertaining to group housing and Continuing Care Retirement Centers eafe f eilities, and, as necessary, amend its the Land Development Code to ensure compliance. Words underlined are added; words strask thFaugh are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words dowble 94wok th%agh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 6.1: [Revised text, page 9] The County shall, with the City of Naples. Pprovide non - profit group housing and Continuing Care Retirement Center organizations with information on federal, state and local housing resources that will assist them in the provision of special needs housing. On an annual basis, or as needed, provide technical assistance and support as organizations apply for funding assistance. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples," and expand the category of "group housing" elsewhere in this Element, the same changes are made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 6.2: [Revised text, page 9] The County shall, with the City of Naples review the County and the City's Fair Housing ordinances and procedures with regard to group housing and Continuing Care Retirement Centers and shall seek to consolidate local fair housing implementation in order to promote consistency and coordination in the siting of such facilities between the jurisdictions. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples," and expand the category of "group housing" elsewhere in this Element, the same changes are made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 6.3: [Revised text, page 9] The County shall, with the City of Naples preview their respective land development regulations and building codes, and amend as necessary, to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations to provide for group housing and Continuing Care Retirement_C_e_nters, and foster care facilities licensed by the State of Florida. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples," and expand the category of "group housing" elsewhere in this Element, the same changes are made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 6.4: [Revised text, page 9] The County shall, with the City of Naples. allow group housing and Continuing Care Retirement Centers ities in residentially zoned neighborhoods where adequate infrastructure, services and resources are available. The location of these facilities will be in compliance with local land use regulations and will be consistent with Chapter 419, Florida Statutes. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples," and expand the category of "group housing" elsewhere in this Element, the same changes are made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 7: [Revised text, page 9] Although mobile home developments currently exist within the coastal areas of Collier County, as a result of the coastal community's susceptibility to flooding and storm surges, no Restrict new Words underlined are added; words stFUsk-ttFeagh are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words de�8 --im-el, ""o-W-11 are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 9 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 rezonin se to permit for mobile home development to areas outside of the will be allowed within the Coastal High Hazard Area, as depicted on the countywide Future Land Use Map, due to area's susceptibility to flooding and storm surge. CITY OF NAPLES POLICIES Policy 7.1: [Revised text, page 9] The City of Naples continues to recognize4 the existence of one mobile home park in the city limits through a Planned Development rezone process. This rezone process recognized that the Naples Mobile Home Park does provide affordable housing opportunities to those living in the 141 mobile homes and 31 recreational vehicle spaces within this complex. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The City of Naples continues to" elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 7.2: [Revised text, page 9] The City of Naples continues to disallow Aadditional mobile home developments will not be within the city limits due to the City's low elevation, susceptibility to flooding, storm surges and high winds in hurricane and tropical storms, and vulnerabilit to damage. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The City of Naples continues to" elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 8: [Revised text, page 10] Collier- County sMll eanfi ue to eUtilize SHIP, CDBG, or other funding sources and, in partnership with Federal, State and non - profit housing agencies, • "i'�rr l seek to provide in concert with Objective 1. a number of --= -= - M @f "` rehabilitated or new residential units per year for very low, low., and moderate and affordable workforce income residents. based on identified need or the lnffnekale (Families benefiting from such housing will include, but shall are not be limited to, farmworkers and other populations with special housing needs.) COUNTY POLICIES Policy 8.1: [Revised text, page 10] Collier- The County shall continue to identi sub- standard residences., of any type, within the Immokalee Urban Area and require that those residences to be either rehabilitated to current housing code standards or demolished. Pohey 8.2 [Deleted text, page 10] By 2008, Collier County shall complete a review of the residential density caps established within the Immokalee Area Master Plan Element of this Growth Management Plan. Based upon this review, the County shall determine if and where it may be appropriate to increase such caps, so as to encourage the development of new affordable - workforce housing units for farmworkers, very low, low and moderate income residents. Words underlined are added; words stFuGk through are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 10 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 8.23: [Revised text, page 10] During 2004, the County completed a housing assessment survey of single family, multi - family, and mobile home units and mobile home parks in the Immokalee Urban Area, in order to determine the number of units that do not meet the County's current health, safety and minimum housing codes. The County shall continue to target affordable- workforce housing and code enforcement programs to correct the conditions deficiencies identified in the 2004 h=okalee Urban Area housing assessment survey. Policy 8.34: [Renumbered and revised text, page 10] Funding for rehabilitation of both owner and rental units �Ur-al Lands mill shall be provided through USDA funding, State SHIP finding, CDBG funding, or other appropriate funding sources, and leveraged with additional funding sources to the maximum degree possible. Policy 8.4-5: [Renumbered text, page 10] Policy 8.56: [Revised text, page 11] Collier The County will shall continue to utilize CDBG funds to provide farmworker- housing opportunities., including In addition to housing units that currently qualify for assistance under SHIP program guidelines, special consideration of CDBG funds will be aimed at those units that current SHIP program guidelines prohibit from assistance (i.e., mobile home units). Farmworkers will also be encouraged, through the use of multi - lingual outreach programs, to take advantage of any other CDBG, SHIP, Local, State, Federal and private programs for which they may qualify. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 9: [New text, page 11 ] Support housing programs that encourage the development of energy efficient and environmentally sensitive housing. JOINT CITY OF NAPLES /COUNTY POLICIES [New text, page 11] None CITY POLICIES [New text, page 11 ] None COUNTY POLICIES [New text, page 11 ] Policy 9.1: [New text, page 11] The County shall encourage the construction of energy efficient housing by exploring innovative regulations that promote energy conserving and environmentally sensitive technologies and design. Policy 9.2: [New text, page 11 ] The County shall educate the public about the economic and environmental benefits of resource efficient design and construction. Words underlined are added; words stFLIsk-tttFsug# are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words dewbl@ GiMOk thffibigh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 11 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 9.3: [New text, page 11 ] The County shall expedite plan review of housing projects that promote energy conservation and design. Policy 9.4: [New text, page 11 ] The County shall continue to encourage the development of mixed housing types near employment centers in order to reduce Green House Gas emissions and minimize carbon footprints. Policy 9.5: [New text, page 11 ] The County shall promote the incorporation of U.S. EPA Energy Star Building and Appliances programs into construction and rehabilitation practices. EAR - Housing Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 4/24/12 G:MES Planning Services\Comprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSIBCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendmentslElements\Housing_BCC trans - MMIEAR -based GMPAs_CCPC Transmittal Recommendabon_Housing.docx MM Words underlined are added; words stntsk thmugh are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words itpwsk thF@w@h are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 12 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Recreation & Open Space Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 Goals, Objectives and Policies Recreation and Open Space Element (ROSE) GOAL 1: [No change to text, page 2] PROVIDE SUFFICIENT PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND OPEN SPACE AREAS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OF COLLIER COUNTY. OBJECTIVE 1.1: [No change to text, page 2] Continue to ensure that a comprehensive system of parks and recreation facilities is available from among facilities provided by the County, other governmental bodies and the private sector. Policy 1.1.1: [Revised text, page 2] Collier- C;aunty her-eby adepts the fellowing level ef sef-,4ee standards for- f4eilities and 1 • �� /i /// Wigiiagmu The standards for levels of service (LOS) of County parks and recreation facilities appear in Policy 1.5; subsection "G" in the Capital Improvement Element and shall be used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a development 70. / _ * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Pohey • [Policy deleted, page2] GefAifwe to eeffeet o. b ......ess . J in v. uv. to ...vvt the level v. vi ay. v1vGsTcC1ia:LUT�T Policy 1.1.5 6: FINAL [Renumbered Policy, page 3] Words underlined are added; words str-uGk thFough are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words double stmok th%"d are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Recreation & Open Space Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 1 OBJECTIVE 1.2: [No change to text, page 3] Protect designated recreation sites and open space from incompatible land uses through development of appropriate design criteria and land use regulations. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 1.3: [No change to text, page 3] Continue to ensure that all public developed recreational facilities, open space and beaches and public water bodies are accessible to the general public. Policy 1.3.1: [Revised text, page 3] County -owned or managed parks and recreation facilities shall have automobile, bicycle and/or pedestrian access, where the location is appropriate and where such access is economically feasible, with specific consideration given to alternative forms of transportation that would reduce VMT and green house gas. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 1.4: [No change to text, page 3] Policy 1.4.1: [Revised text, page 3] Through the land development review process, Collier County shall continue to encourage developers to provide recreation sites and /or facilities within residential and mixed use Planned Unit Developments (PUDs), where appropriate. Policy 1.4.2: [Revised text, pages 3, 4] Collier County shall continue to coordinate the provision of recreational facilities and activities with other governmental jurisdictions that own or operate such facilities and activities within, or adjacent to, Collier County. Said ✓ gel'effifflneientities shalline de, btA not neeesssc^a=ily be l ite to n� Words underlined are added; words stfask thrygh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dea�.- ___ # are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 2 W.. Mm. - - Words underlined are added; words stfask thrygh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dea�.- ___ # are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 2 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Recreation & Open Space Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 OBJECTIVE 1.5: [No text change, page 4] Through the PUD monitoring process, Collier County shall continue to enforce developer commitments for the provision of parks, recreation facilities and open space. Policy 1.5.1: [Revised text, page 41 Collier County shall maintain a current inventory of recreational facility and usable open space commitments made by developers through the development review process. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 1.6: [No text change, page 4] Whenever possible and practical, utilize County owned property for recreational uses. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** COAL 2* [Deleted goal, page 4] P�9GREATIQNAJ= NEEDS OF RESIDENTS WITHIN THE Objee+'" "'- [Deleted objective, page 4] neighbor-hoods w b request sites for- r,t.e r ghber- eea par4s Poliey • [Deleted policy, page 4] The Pafks and Reer-eation PepaFtmetA will identify the— I-Iner-al areas for- neighbor4eed wetild live to „ within tl,ei f . 11 1 a Peheyz.1-.2--. [Relocated policy, page 5] basis, suitable neighbefheed park, as detefmined en a ease by ease whieh is, as fequifed by development. D= liey 2.1-.3: [Deleted policy, page 5] New fteighbefheed parks will be eafeftilly sited and intentiefia4ly integrated iftte existing Thfough ii ;tf6inizicci— Des.gn ), L r c- -crrra > seheels, of Words underlined are added; words st }gigh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words d®able r-twoc•#€®u@h are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Recreation & Open Space Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 Poliey 2.1.4.! [Deleted policy, page 5] vl4he vl,ish to dedioate land to the C=eufAy to meet the r-eer-eational needs of fleighbefhead parks. Poliey .. . [Deleted policy, page 5] The Gounty shall eneoufage the develepfnefA of pedestfia-a pathways and bike lanes ffem the sufFetmding residential , .,;ties to park sites [Renumbered & revised goal, page 5] MUU - 0,&T IL, TrV VJJ I T T _X,_CV1:'#T A,D I O&A, 1111 11,TTrV L XTW DuQTx*NAL PARK SYSTEM TO GOAL -3 2: THE COUNTY SHALL PROMOTE A PARK SYSTEM THAT INCLUDES REGIONAL, COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS WITH PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS AND BIKE LANES TO PROVIDE USEABLE OPEN SPACE TO MEET THE RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF RESIDENTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. REGIONAL AND COMMUNITY PARK DEVELOPMENT WILL BE BASED ON THE LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD (LOSS) CONTAINED IN THE CIE. OBJECTIVE 32.1: [Renumbered and revised text, page 5] By the 5,o.,,. 2n1 n In 2011, the Parks and Recreation Department will--developgd a Community and Regional Park Plan to provide larger parks and recreational facilities as well as passive open space within a 15 to 20 minute drive of residents within the coastal Urban Designated Area, the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, and Northern Golden Gate Estates (this excludes Conservation designated areas, Agricultural /Rural designated areas, Southern Golden Gate Estates, and the outlying Urban Designated Areas of Copeland, Port of the Islands, Plantation Island and Chokoloskee). This plan will--includes the identification of future community and regional park sites (or general areas), park improvements, cost estimates, and potential funding sources. The principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) will be integrated into the planning and development of the Community and Regional Park sites. I Policy - 32.1.1: Policy 32.1.2: I Policy 32.1.3: [Renumbered text, page 5] [Renumbered text, page 6] [Renumbered text, page 6] Policy -32.1.4: [Renumbered and revised text, page 6] The County shall continue to update parks and recreation impact fees to keep paee w4n iner-eased appropriately reflect land acquisition and development costs for the establishment of community and regional parks. I Policy L2.1.5: [Renumbered text, page 6] Words underlined are added; words stFask-thFeugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words WN-k thFedgh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 4 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Recreation & Open Space Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 Policy 32.1.6: [Renumbered text, page 6] Policy L2.1.7: [Renumbered and revised text, page 6] By the yeaf 2010, t The Parks and Recreation Department and the Transportation Services Division will continue to investigate the utilization of the existing canal and power line easements to create a greenway system within the coastal Urban Designated Area, the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, and Northern Golden Gate Estates (this exe C;eiiser-vatien designated afeas, Agrieultufal/RuFal designated areas, SatAhem Golden Estates, —and thee eutlying Urban designated areas of Copeland, Peft of the islands, Plantation Wad Ghekelask as detailed in the adopted Community and Regional Parks Master Plan. EAR -ROSE — BCC: CCPC Consent FINAL updated to March 27, 2012 G:ICDES Planning Services\Comprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSIBCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments\Elements\ROSE_BCC trans - MB— cs1EAR -based GMPAs_CCPC Transmittal Reoommendabon_ROSE.docx MBlcs Words underlined are added; words stFUGk ##feugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words bi@h are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 5 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing Goals, Objectives and Policies Conservation and Coastal Management Element (CCME) GOAL 1: [Revised text, page 4] Tut' !-'OUN T TY � TL CONTINUE TO PLAN FOR THE PROTECTION, � —cw ^cr CONSERVATION, MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATE USE OF ITIS THE COUNTY'S NATURAL RESOURCES. OBJECTIVE 1.1: [Revised text, page 4] Collier- C;eu t , ...:4 eContinue to develop and implement maintain a comprehensive environmental management and conservation program, which «w+" to ensure that the natural resources, including State and Federally listed animal species; e€ within Eellier the County are properly, appropriately, and effectively identified, managed, and protected. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.1.6: [Revised text, page 4] In those areas of Collier the County where oil extraction and related processing is an allowable use, such use is shall be subject to applicable state and federal oil and gas permits and Cellier the County's non - environmental site development plan review procedures. Directional - drilling and/or previously cleared or disturbed areas shall be utilized in order to minimize impacts to native habitats, where determined to be practicable. This requirement shall be deemed satisfied upon issuance of a state permit in compliance with the criteria established in Chapter 62C -25 through 62C -30, F.A.C., as those rules existed on as of January 13, 2005, the effective date of this amendment to the Collier County's Comprehensive Plan, and regardless of whether the activity occurs within the Big Cypress Watershed, as defined in Rule 62C - 30.001(2), F.A.C. All applicable Collie r County environmental permitting requirements shall be considered satisfied by evidence of the issuance of all - applicable federal and/or state oil and gas permits for proposed oil and gas activities in Collier the County, so long as the state permits comply with the requirements of Chapter 62C -25 through 62C -30, F.A.C. For those areas of Collier the County outside the boundary of the Big Cypress Watershed, the applicant shall be responsible for convening the Big Cypress Swamp Advisory Committee as set forth in Section 377.42, F.S., to assure compliance with Chapter 62C -25 through 62C -30, F.A.C. even if outside the defined Big Cypress Watershed. All access roads to oil and gas uses shall be constructed and protected from unauthorized uses according to the standards established in Rule 62C- 30.005(2)(a)(1) through (12), F.A.C. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 1.2: [Revised text, page 5] Maintain the framework for an integrated, computer -based environmental resources data storage, analysis, and graphics system that is based on relevant, appropriate and professionally accented data and amivally update the databases based on p I 's ana!�4ieal data in order- to when app Words underlined are added; words s#FUsk-tbreugb are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words g# are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 3 -16 -12 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 Policy 1.2.1: [New text, page 5] The County shall annually Mdate the environmental resources databases based on the previous year's analytical data in order to monitor the status of the Countv's natural resources and nronose otential protection measures when appro rp iate. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.2.12: [Renumbered text, page 5] Policy 1.2.2-3: [Renumbered text, page 5] Policy 1.2.34: [Renumbered and revised text, page 5] Non -GIS -based data Gcollected aktle,. eampiled data will shall be organized by established water -shed and sub -basin units. Policy 1.2.45: [Renumbered text, page 5] Poliey 1.2-.5-- . [Deleted text, page 5] OBJECTIVE system shall share infefmatien and fesoufees with other- Fedefal, State, Regional, leeal a Geunty shall eeeperate with these othef entities when updating its system in order- that benefits of the updated system may be shafed with all appr-epfiate ageneies and efganizations. -d text, p.• 00 �� •�• IN .�... - _ _ sha11—pProtect identified environmental systems through the Natural Resource Protection Area fNRPA) and Rural Lands Stewardship programs. Policy 1.3.1: [Revised text, page 6] The - pufpese — e€ -tThe NRPA program is—te shall direct incompatible land uses away from significant environmental systems that exist at a landscape scale, contain large systems of connected wetland and upland habitats, and support a wide variety of listed species. The program wi44 shall include the following: a. Identification of the NRP ^ s in mar and mapping of NRPAs as an overlay to the Future Land Use Map; (During the Assessment for the Rural Fringe area, the County has determined that CREW Trust lands, Belle Meade, a portion of the Northern Belle Meade Words underlined are added; words stFuskt#reugh are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words €t�lg POWNA thFaugh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 2 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 shall be identified as NRPAs. The County also has determined that the South Golden Gate Estates is a NPRA. The specific boundaries have been identified as NRPAs on the Future Land Use Map.) b. A process for verifying the existence and boundaries of NRPAs during development permit applications; c. Guidelines and standards for development of NRPAs including conservation guidelines to protect natural resource values, to maintain ecologically functioning systems, and to restore or mitigate NRPAs already degraded. Allowable land uses, vegetation preservation standards, development standards, and listed species protection criteria for the NRPAs are those contained in the NRPA Overlay within the Future Land Use Element. d. A review process, integrated into the normal development application review, to ensure that the guidelines and standards are being met; e. A program to defer development of NRPAs. First consideration should be fee simple purchase (based on public referenda approving and funding purchases). Other options should include, but not be limited to, tax incentives and transfer of development rights; f. A program to pursue Delegation of Authority Agreements with State and Federal Permitting agencies for local regulation of activities that may alter the biological and physical characteristics of NRPAs; g. The County shall seek assistance from, and support, States TT�� and/or Federal land acquisition programs for County areas qualifying as NRPAs. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Poliey 1.34-1 [Deleted text, page 6] Guided by the Teehaieal Advisei=y Committee, designate and adopt management guidelines-affd on an anffual basis as T�WAs and their- implefnef4ation efiter-ia are developed. Policy 1.3.4-5: [Renumbered text, page 6] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** GOAL 2: [Revised text, page 4] T4W COUNTY SHALL TO PROTECT IT-IS THE COUNTY'S SURFACE AND ESTUARINE WATER RESOURCES. OBJECTIVE 2.1: [Revised text, page 7] By Janttai=y 2008, the County shall eemplete the pfier-ifizatien and begin the pfeeess --af pPrepareing Watershed Management Plans, which contain appropriate mechanisms to protect the County's estuarine and wetland systems. The p eeess shat e ist of (1) l ti f afeas for- whieh Water-shed Management Plans are not neeessai-y based an euffent or- past water-shed management planning u uuuu f (2) an assessmefft of available d4a and infermation that ean be Plans, used in the develepffieR4 of Water-shed Management and (3) budget author-izafieii to begin i of the fifst Water-shed Management Plan by januai7j, 2009. A funding sehe"le shall Words underlined are added; words StFUGk through are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 be established to eiisur-e that all Water-shed Ma-Ragement Plans will be eempleted by 2010. 4n seleeting the efder- of Plan eempletion, the CoufAy shall give prier-it�, to water-sheds ��er-e develepfnepA gfE),A4h potential is greatest and will impaet the greatest afnetuA of wetlan&and listed speeies habitats. The sehedule and priorities shall also be eeerdin4ed with the Federal and State ageney plans that address Total M Daily Loads (TNID ) Until the Watershed Management Plans are completed, the County shall apply the following as interim standards for development: a. All new development and re- development projects shall meet 150% of the water quality volumetric requirements of Section 5.2.1(a) of the Basis of Review for Environmental Resource Permit Applications Within the South Florida Water Management District (February 2006) and the retention and detention requirements, and the allowable offsite discharge rates required by Drainage Sub - element Policy 6.2 and 6.3, respectively; b. Loss of storage or conveyance volume resulting from direct impacts to wetlands shall be compensated for by providing an equal amount of storage or conveyance capacity on site and within or adjacent to the impacted wetland. C. Floodplain storage compensation shall be evaluated for developments within the designated Flood Hazard Area (flood zones starting with the letter "V" or "A ",, "A19", and "AT" as depicted on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency with an effective date of November 17, 2005. Floodplain storage compensation shall also be evaluated for areas known to be periodically inundated by intense rainfall or sheetflow conditions. d. All development located within areas identified on Figure 1 shall be evaluated to determine impacts to natural wetlands, flowways, or sloughs. For this particular evaluation, natural wetlands, flowways, or sloughs shall be tentatively identified as contiguous lands having a continual preponderance of wetland or wet facultative plant species and a ground elevation through the major portion of the natural wetland, flowway, or slough at least one (1) foot lower than the ground at the edge of the natural wetland, flowway, or slough. The edge of the natural wetlands, flowways, or sloughs shall be identified by field determination and based upon vegetation and elevation differences from the adjacent uplands or transitional wetlands. The County shall require the applicant to avoid direct impacts to these natural wetlands, flowways, or sloughs or, when not possible, to ensure any direct impact is minimized and compensated for by providing the same conveyance capacity lost by the direct impact. The County shall adhere to the limiting discharge rates of each basin as outlined in Ordinance 2001 -27, adopted May 22, 2001 which amended the County Water Management Policy and provided basin delineations where special peak discharge rates have been established. The limiting discharge rates will be reviewed as a part of the Watershed Management Plans, and modified according to the analyses and findings of the Watershed Management Plans. e. All new development and re- development projects shall ensure surrounding properties will not be adversely impacted from the project's influence on stormwater sheet flow. f. Prior to the issuance of a final development order, the County shall require all development projects to obtain the necessary state and federal environmental permits. g. Within one year of the effective date of these amendments, the County shall adopt land development regulations to require Best Management Practices of future development or Words underlined are added; words stFUGk through are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words de-Abie r0t.R,sk th.Faugh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 4 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 re- development projects. Best Management Practices means structural and non - structural facilities or practices intended to reduce pollution either through source control or treatment of stormwater. Figure 1. Restoration Project Areas Where Interim Development Standard 2.1.d is Applicable [See Figure 1 following CCME text] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.1.7: [Revised text, page 9] Collie The County shall take the lead and promote inacr° °• - „ °r *al coordination between the C—euff-ly a other governmental agencies involved with watershed planning, including, but not neeessarily limited to, the municipalities of Marco Island, Naples and Everglades City, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the South Florida Water Management District, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other governmental agencies. The County will take the shall continue to lead and oversee the preparation of the necessary watershed management plans, and will include in their review the work performed and/or data collected by other agencies, to the extent that these agencies have data and/or experience, which may be useful within the watershed basin planning and management process. OBJECTIVE 2.2: [Revised text, page 9] Require Aall canals, rivers, and flow ways discharging into estuaries shall to meet all applicable Federal, State, or local water quality standards. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.2.2: [Revised text, page 9] In order to limit the specific and cumulative impacts of stormwater run -off, stormwater systems should shall be designed in such a way that discharged water does not degrade receiving waters and an attempt is made to enhance the timing, quantity and quality of fresh water to the estuarine system. Non - structural methods such as discharge and storage into wetlands are encouraged. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.2.5: The County, in coordination wi Department of Environmental encouraue By Deeember- 31, 2E systems shall be periodically appropriate professional ono deficiencies sla,ll be corrected. [Revised text, page 9] th the South Florida Water Management District and the Florida Protection, shall develop and implement a plan to 108, and ne less than e, izy t ee eat stormwater management inspected ate, if feasible, by an € for compliance with their approved design, and any * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stFUGk through are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words do, -big r4F are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 OBJECTIVE 2.3: [Revised text, page 9] Develop and implement a plan, in coordination with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, to ensure Aall estuaries shad meet all applicable federal, state and local water quality standards. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.3.4: [Revised text, page 10] The County shall Econtinue to implement refine a it's water quality and sediment monitoring program for the estuarine system. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.3.6: [Revised text, page 10] The County will shall only allow development activities which will not adversely impact coastal water resources. This i-s shall be implemented through the following mechanisms: a. Require all applicable Federal and State permits addressing water quality to be submitted to Collier the County before Gellier C,,unt-, issues issuance of a Final Development Order. b. Excluding single family homes, any project impacting 5 acres or more of wetlands must shall provide a pre and post development water quality analysis to demonstrate no increase in nutrient, ieehefnic -al- oxygen- demand, total suspended selidrnead, zine and eepper loading in the post development scenario. E , the Gount-y shall undeftake an assessment of the ettffeat model used to evaluate pre and post development pellutant loadings r-efefeneed in (b) of this Pahey. At minimum the r of this assessment . ,:11 be to ,.:f, the ., of the model 1 an to provide data evaluating stennwater- management stmetufe design. In r-eviewifig the aeeufaey of the model, the Geunt�' will inelude an evaluation of the r-eduetion of lake �...�...., »..., ..�. t.:::r."..�.. .,. .....� ..... ....� �.� ...aaiy iii.. uvvuruvy depths wTth —tiiae and- the eeffespendiiig loss of r- eten4io 3—yeltiifne, the impc^c=t of lak methodology, stfatifieatieft, and the need fAr- Tb_e assessment Nvill also inelude the sampling Of listed in Pafagr-aph (b) of this Pokey and pestieides. The results of the ass s"s-ment. and feeemmend ling the polltAant loading analysis, fevistens to euffefA del > and fuFther- hall be pfesented * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 2.4: [Revised text, page 11] Collier Geu t<, shall ee tine tTakeing a coordinated and cooperative approach with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regarding environmental planning, management and monitoring programs for Rookery Bay and Cape Romano - Ten Thousand Islands Aquatic Preserves and their watersheds. ,(As part of this process, the County shall continue to notify FDEP of development projects within the watersheds of these preserve areas.) Words underlined are added; words stfaegb are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words d-&-i-ble - ._6 thmwgh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 6 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 2.5: [Revised text, page 11 ] The Continue with the to implementadeff-ef4tls the estuarine management program by requiring development to meet its current standards addressing stormwater management, and the protection of seagrass beds, dune and strand, and wetland habitats. Policy 2.5.1: [Revised text, page 11 ] The County shall continue to lidentify land use activities that have the potential to degrade the estuarine environmental quality. Policy 2.5.2: [Revised text, page 11] Theis estuarine management program shall incorporate information obtained from the various watershed management plans described elsewhere in this Element. Policy 2.5.3: [Revised text, page 11 ] Theis estuarine management program shall., in part_, continue to be based on the estuarine data analyses and management recommendations contained in the County's coastal management program's technical reports. GOAL 3: [Revised text, page 12] THE COUNTY SHALL TO PROTECT THE COUNTY'S GROUND WATER RESOURCES TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST WATER QUALITY PRACTICAL OBJECTIVE 3.1: [Revised text, page 12] Qr-e m water- ,,, alit . sha-" mMeet all applicable Federal and State rg ound water quality standards.. and Gr-etmd orate 11--x- shall be monitored in- -efder ground water qualily to determine whether development activities are contributing to the its degradation of Cellie County's gfound watef quality. Gr-ound water- data and 11—and use aetivities will be assess r-egulatoi-y, standards for- gfotmd watef quality. The County shall r-equife gr-etmd water- meniter-ing of land uses in aeeer-da-nee with Chaptefs 62 520, 62 550 and 62 777 of the Fler-id Administfative Code. Upon the deteetion of any ground water- degradatien deteEmined tliweugh the .. nit ,,;,,,. a n> County the will a e+;f. the ate r ulat,._ ., . rY Words underlined are added; words struskthfeagh are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words —eugh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 7 �;....... . ....... .__., nfih Words underlined are added; words struskthfeagh are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words —eugh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 7 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 Policy 3.1.1: [Objective 3.1 reformatted, resulting in creation of Policy 3.1.1, page 12] Ground water data and land use activities shall be assessed annually to determine long -term trends and whether the County is meeting Federal and State re ug_ latory standards for ground water quality. Policy 3.1.2: [Objective 3.1 reformatted, resulting in creation of Policy 3.1.1, page 12] The Countv shall reauire ground water monitoring of land uses in accordance with Chapters 62- 520 62 -550 and 62 -777 of the Florida Administrative Code. Upon the detection of any ground water dearadation determined through the monitoring process, the County shall notify the appropriate regulatory agencies . Policy 3.1.3: [Objective 3.1 reformatted, resulting in creation of Policy 3.1.1, page 12] The Countv shall maintain its groundwater monitoring network by coordinating with various state agencies and private land owners to create a comprehensive inventory of monitoring wells, an assessment of monitoring wells previously damaged, and provide for appropriate well repairs and replacements. Policy 3.1.4-4: [Renumbered and Revised text, page 12] Wellhead protection areas identified on the Future Land Use Map Series shall be protected as follows: 1. Wellhead protection areas shall consist of four (4) Wellfield Risk Management Zones defined as follows: a) W -1 is the land area surrounding the identified potable water wellfield wellheads and extends to the five percent ground water capture zone boundary line (which approximates the one year ground water travel time to the wellfield). b) W -2 is the land area between the W -1 boundary line and the ten percent ground water capture zone boundary line (which approximates the two year ground water travel time to the potable water wellfield). c) W -3 is the land area between the W -2 boundary line and the twenty -five percent ground water capture zone boundary line (which approximates the five year ground water travel time to the potable water wellfield). d) W -4 is the land area between the W -3 boundary line and the 100 percent ground water capture zone boundary line (which approximates the twenty year ground water travel time to the potable water wellfield). 2. Land uses are restricted within the wellfield risk management zones as follows: a) Future solid waste disposal facilities: prohibited in all wellfield risk management zones. b) Future solid waste transfer stations: prohibited in W -1, W -2, W -3. c) Future solid waste storage, collection, and recycling storing hazardous products and hazardous wastes: prohibited in W -1, W -2, W -3. d) Future non - residential uses involving hazardous products in quantities exceeding 250 liquid gallons or 1,000 pounds of solids: provide for absorption or secondary containment in W -1, W -2, W -3. e) Future domestic wastewater treatment plants: prohibited in W -1. f) Future land disposal systems: must meet high level disinfection standards as found in 40 CFR part 135. Words underlined are added; words s#FUsk ##ram are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 8 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 g) Land application of domestic residuals: limit metal concentrations, nitrogen based on uptake ability of vegetation), and require a conditional use. h) Future petroleum exploration and production and expansions of existing: prohibited in W -1 and W -2, conditional use required in W -3 and W -4. i) Future on -site disposal systems (septic tanks) requiring a soil absorption area greater than 1,000 square feet are allowed to discharge in zone W -1 subject to complying with construction standards and provision of an automatic dosing device and a low- pressure lateral distribution. j) On -site sewage disposal systems (septic tanks) serving existing industrial uses and subject to the thresholds in d) and e) above within wellfield zones W -1, W -2, and W -3 shall meet all construction and operating standards contained in 64E -10, F.A.C. as the rule existed on August 31, 1999 and shall implement a ground water monitoring plan. 3. Conditional uses referenced within this policX shall be granted only in ex4r -,er -d .,.,n, eir-etimstanees an whence development impacts of the Eleve opmen will be isolated from the Surficial and Intermediate Aaquifers. Policy 3.1.5 [New text, page 13] The County shall coordinate with the South Florida Water Management District and the Big Cypress Basin in the development and implementation of a salt water intrusion monitoring program. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3.2 [Revised text, page 13] The GeupA�, shall implement Continue the well construction compliance program under- based Lon criteria specified in the Collier County Well Construction Ordinance, whieh is desigRed to ensure proper well construction of- wells and promote aquifer protection. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3.3: [No change to text, page 13] Continue to identify, refine extents of, and map zones of influence and contribution around potable wellfields in order to identify activities that must be regulated to protect ground water quality near wellfields. (Refer to Objective 1.1 in the Natural Ground Water Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element.) * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3.4 [Revised text, page 14] Collect and evaluate data and information designed to monitor the quality of ground water in order to identify the need for additional protection measures. (Refer to Objective 4.3 in the Natural Ground Water Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element.) Words underlined are added; words stnfsk thFeug# are deleted - as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words dealu are deleted - as recommended by CCPC FINAL 9 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 Policy 3.4.1: [Revised text, page 14] loww Cee tThe existing water quality monitoring program shall continue to provide base -line data, evaluate long -term trends — including salinity alinity trending, identify water quality problems, and evaluate the effectiveness of the County's ground water protection program. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 3.4.4: [Revised text, page 14] The County, in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District and the Big Cypress Basin, shall Ggather and use appropriate data to refine and improve the database used in the County's 3- dimensional ground water model. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** GOAL 4: [Revised text, page 15] THE COUNTY SHALL TO CONSERVE, PROTECT AND APPROPRIATELY MANAGE THE COUNTY'S FRESH WATER RESOURCES. OBJECTIVE 4.1: [Revised text, page 15] Collect and evaluate data and information designed to accurately determine water use in the Collie County ' Policy 4.1.1: [New text, page 15] The County shall track all permitted wells and wells having consumptive use permits. Policy 4.1. -12: [Renumbered text, page 15] Policy 4.113: [Renumbered and Revised text, page 15] The County, in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District, shall Wwork with the agricultural community to devise a method for determining agricultural pumpage. Policy 4.1.34: [Renumbered text, page 15] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** GOAL 5: [Revised text, page 16] THE COUNTY SHALL TO PROTECT, CONSERVE AND APPROPRIATELY USE IS THE COUNTY'S MINERAL AND SOIL RESOURCES. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 5.3: [Revised text, page 16] The Collier- r—Count�, ingineering fien4ees —Depu ent -shall--TPeriodically assess the types, quantities and location of minable mineral resources within Callie the County. Words underlined are added; words StFUGk are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 10 EAR -based GMP Amendments ConservAs aPproved CCPC on 3-6-12 ation and C asbtal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing Policy 5.3.1: The C- ellier County's Engineering Review Services D [Revised text, page 16] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Flo�Geolog calhSurvey and local mining industry officials to inventory and assess the existing mineral reserves in Collier County. The inventory and assessment wi}} shall incorporate use of a GIS -based database of all areas within the County that are permitted, either by right, or through a conditional use permit, to conduct mineral extraction operations as well as the volume of fill that is permitted to be removed for each such active mineral extraction operation. text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** GOAL 6: THE C-014VT-I, text, TO IDENTIFY, PROTECT [Revised CeONSERVE age 18] APPROPRIATELY USE ITS NATIVE VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES AND WILDLIFE HABITAT. OBJECTIVE 6.1: [Revised text, page 18] Protect native vegetative communities through the application of minimum preservation requirements. meas� - (These policies under this Objective shall apply to all of Collier County except for that portion of the County which is identified on the Countywide Future Land Use Map (FLUM) as the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay.) Policy 6.1.1: For the County's Urban Designated Area, Estates Designated Area, Conservation Designated Area, and Agricultural/Rural Mixed Use District, Rural- Industrial District and Rural- Settlement Area District as designated on the FLUM, native vegetation shall be preserved through the application of the following minimum preservation and vegetation -retention standards and criteria, unless the development occurs within the Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC) where the ACSC standards referenced in the Future Land Use Element shall apply. Notwithstanding the ACSC requirements, this policy shall apply to all non - agricultural development except for single - family dwelling units situated on individual parcels that are not located within a watershed management conservation area identified in a Watershed Management Plan developed pursuant to policies supporting Objective 2.1 of this Element. For properties not previn„ Coastal__ High Hazard Area but now within the r,- - -+.,, u L TT slv within the Coastal High Hazard Area Less than 2.5 acres 10% Non - Coastal High Hazard Area Less than 5 acres. 10% Words underlined are added; words std gp are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words d&wb� FINAL are deleted — as recommended by CCPC 11 3 -16 -12 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing Residential and Mixed Equal t�acrge eater Equal to or greater than 5 acres Use Development than 2.s 25% and less than 20 acres. 15% Golf Course Commercial Industrial Development 35% and � Less than 5 acres. 10% Equal to or greater 15% than 5 acres. Industrial Development (Rural- 50 %, not to exceed 25% of the Industrial District only) project site. Equal to or greater than 20 ac. 25% 35% Less than 5 acres. 10% Equal to or greater than 5 acres. 15% 3 -16 -12 50 %, not to exceed 25% of the project site. The following standards and criteria shall apply to the vegetation retention requirements referenced above. (1) For the purpose of this policy, "native vegetation" is defined as a vegetative community having 25% or more canopy coverage or highest existing vegetative strata of native plant species. The vegetation retention requirements specified in this policy are calculated based on the amount of "native vegetation" that conforms to this definition. (2) The preservation of native vegetation shall include canopy, under -story and ground cover emphasizing the largest contiguous area possible, which may include connection to offsite preserves. The purpose for identifying the largest contiguous area is to provide for a core area that has the greatest o for which dwildlife ecreases the conflicts cts from other interface land between the preserve area and development uses. Criteria for determining the dimensional standards of the preserve are to be set out in the Land Development Code. (3) Areas that fulfill the native vegetation retention standards and criteria of this policy shall be set aside as preserve areas. On -site and off -site preserve areas shall be protected by a permanent conservation mechanism to prohibit further development, consistent with the requirements of this policy. The type of permanent conservation mechanism, including on preserve conservation easements, required approval, foa speandlcother vary lfactorst asaset forth a n dthe County's area size, type of developm land development regulations. (4) Selection of native vegetation to be retained as preserve areas shall reflect the following criteria in descending order of priority: FINAL Words underlined are added; words stfuGk thfeugh are deleted - as recommended by staff Words doi ibl - ! and rlioed are added, words deuWe StWk thmwgh are deleted - as recommended by CCPC 12 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 a. Wetland or upland areas known to be utilized by listed species or that serve as corridors for the movement of wildlife shall be preserved and protected in order to facilitate the continued use of the site by listed species or the movement through the site, consistent with the requirements of Policy 7. 1.1 and 7.1.2 of this element. b. Xeric Scrub, Dune and Strand, Hardwood Hammocks. c. Onsite wetlands having functionality scores of at least 0.65 WRAP or 0.7 UMAM, unless permitted for impact pursuant to Policy 6.2.4 of this Element. WRAP means South Florida Water Management District's Wetland Rapid Assessment Procedures as described in Technical Publication Reg 001 (September 1997, as updated August 1999). UMAM means Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method as described in Chapter 62 -345, F.A.C. d. Any upland habitat that serves as a buffer to a wetland area as identified in Paragraph (4)c. above, e. Dry Prairie, Pine Flatwoods, and f. All other native habitats. (5) The uses allowable within preserve areas are limited to: a. Passive recreational uses that do not impact the minimum required vegetation or cause a loss of function to the preserve area. Loss of function to the preserve area includes a reduction or a change in vegetation within the preserve and harming any listed species present in the preserve. More specific standards that implement this policy shall be set forth in the land development regulations and will address various types of construction that are compatible with the function of the preserve. The land development regulations will also provide criteria to define appropriate passive recreational uses. The criteria will be established to allow for passive recreational uses such as trails or boardwalks that provide for access within the preserves, providing the uses do not reduce the minimum required vegetation or cause harm to listed species. b. Receipt of treated stormwater discharge where such use, including conveyance, treatment and discharge structures, does not result in adverse impacts the naturally occurring, native vegetation, to include the loss of the minimum required vegetation acreage and the harm to any listed species according to the policies associated with Objective 7.1, as determined by criteria set forth in land development regulations. Discharge to preserves having wetlands requires treatment that will meet water quality standards as set forth in Chapter 62 -302. F.A.C. and will conform to the water quality criteria requirements set forth by the South Florida Water Management District. (6) A management plan shall be submitted for preserve areas identified by specific criteria in the land development regulations to identify actions that must be taken to ensure that the preserved areas will maintain natural diversity and will function as proposed. The plan shall include methods to address control and treatment of invasive exotic species, fire management, stormwater management (if applicable), and maintenance of permitted facilities. If applicable, a listed species monitoring program shall be submitted pursuant to Policy 7.1.2 (2) (i). State and federal management plans consistent with the requirements of the LDC will be accepted. (7) Until the !and deN,elepmeat r-egulations addressed in Pokey 6. 1. 1 (11) afe , Words underlined are added; words straslEgb are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words desk are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 13 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 shall be gfanted for- par-eels diat eamiet feasenably aeeenHfieda4e both the pr-esefv4ion - Wher-8- site - elevations er- eenditions requires plaeefaecz t e fill tthefeby - zrafming -°r va„ g the � .,bihty .f the ., ,ri . .YOr , +;o its 1.,eatiofis -, 1VLLLLV ISI£,, L11V JLLl Y�1 Y�LLV 133L� VS LIIV 11iL{, o existing , (..,) .. ....... ...... .......,....b ...b.,..,,.....,... required by this Yvllcy is 1vvuLVU vY the existing native vegetatien; trees), t4ilizing lafgef plant mater-ials so as to more quieldy r-e er-eate the lest fiatur-e vegetation. (7) All State and Federal parks, preserves and forests are subject to compliance with the minimum native vegetation retention requirements; however, such lands are not required to be designated as preserves, encumbered with conservation easements or subject to the establishment of preserve management plans. (8) Parcels that were legally cleared of native vegetation prior to January 1989 shall be exempt from this requirement. (9) Should the amount of wetland vegetation exceed the minimum vegetation requirements as specified herein, retention of wetland vegetation having significant habitat or hydrologic value is encouraged. Increased preservation shall be fostered through incentives including, but not limited to: clustered development, reduced development standards such as open space, setbacks, and landscape buffers, to allow for increased areas of preserved wetland vegetation. Significant habitat or hydrologic value is determined by wetland function, not the size of the wetland. (10)Within o of the Off etive date of these ., eflEl e ftts, tThe County shall adopt land year- development regulations that allow for a process whereby a property owner may submit a petition requesting that all or a portion of the native vegetation preservation retention requirement to be satisfied by a monetary payment, land donation that contains native vegetative communities equal to or of a higher priority as described in Policy 6.1.1 (4) than the land being impacted, or other appropriate method of compensation to an acceptable land acquisition program, as required by the land development regulations. The monetary payment shall be used to purchase and manage native vegetative communities off -site. The land development regulations shall provide criteria to determine when this alternative will be considered. The criteria will be based upon the following provisions: a. The amount, type, rarity and quality of the native vegetation on site; b. The presence of conservation lands adjoining the site; c. The presence of listed species and consideration of Federal and State agency technical assistance; d. The type of land use proposed, such as, but not limited to, affordable housing; e. The size of the preserve required to remain on site is too small to ensure that the preserve can remain functional; and f. Right of Way acquisitions for all purposes necessary for roadway construction, including ancillary drainage facilities, and including utilities within the right of way acquisition area. Words underlined are added; words struck through are deleted - as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words do-Able stFieug# are deleted - as recommended by CCPC FINAL 14 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 The land development regulations shall include a methodology to establish the monetary value, land donation, or other appropriate method of compensation to ensure that native vegetative communities not preserved on -site will be preserved and appropriately managed off -site. (11) Right of Way acquisitions by any governmental entity for all purposes necessary for roadway construction, including ancillary drainage facilities, and including utilities within the right of way acquisition area, shall be exempt from mitigation requirements. (12) Although the primary intent of this Policy is to retain and protect existing native vegetation, there are situations where the application of the retention requirements of this Policy is not possible. In these cases, creation or restoration of vegetation to satisfy all or a portion of the native vegetation retention requirements may be allowed. Within one year of the effective date of these amendments, the County shall adopt land development regulations to determine the circumstances for when creation or restoration is allowed and to specify criteria for creation and restoration. (13) The County may grant a deviation to the native vegetation retention requirements of subsections 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12 of this Policy, and except- for-the Native Vegetation RetenAien Requir-ements Table, and pr-evisio , 3, 6, and 7. Within ene year- of the effeetive date of these amendmefAs, the Geufl:�z shall adopt land development regulations to set forth the process for obtaining a deviation. The regulations shall allow for the granting of a deviation by the appropriate review board after a public hearing, and for the granting of a deviation administratively. The County shall consider the amount and type of native vegetation and the presence of listed species in determining whether the granting of a deviation requires a public hearing, or may be granted administratively. The County may grant a deviation if: a. County, Federal or State agencies require that site improvements be located in areas which result in an inability to meet the provisions of this Policy, or b. On or off -site environmental conditions are such that the application of one or more provisions of this Policy is not possible or will result in a preserve area of lesser quality, or c. The strict adherence to these provisions will not allow for the implementation of other Plan policies that encourage beneficial land uses. (14) Industrial zoned parcels which, pursuant to the table within this Policy, would have a native vegetation retention requirement of 2 acres or less shall be exempt from this requirement. This exemption shall not apply to the overall native vegetation retention requirement for a PUD or subdivision used to create these parcels, unless the overall native vegetation retention requirement for the PUD or subdivision is 2 acres or less. Policy 6.1.2: [Revised text, page 2 1 ] For the County's Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, as designated on the FLUM, native vegetation shall be preserved on site through the application of the following minimum preservation and vegetation retention standards and criteria._ Additionally, for the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System located within the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, native vegetation shall be preserved on site through the application of the Neutral Lands standards in "b" below, on an interim basis, until such time as a study is completed to determine if different standards are appropriate for this area. Words underlined are added; words s#FUGk thFaugh are deleted - as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words de g# are deleted - as recommended by CCPC FINAL 15 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 Preservation and Native Vegetation Retention Standards: a. Receiving Lands: A minimum of 40% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 25% of the total site area shall be preserved. b. Neutral Lands: A minimum of 60% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 45% of the total site area shall be preserved, except as provided in the North Belle Meade Overlay in the Future Land Use Element for Section 24, Township 49 South, Range 26 East. c. Non -NRPA Sending Lands: Calculated at the higher value of 80% of the native vegetation present, or as may otherwise be permitted under the Density Rating provisions of the FLUE; d. NRPA Sending Lands: Calculated at the higher value of 90% of the native vegetation present, or as may otherwise be permitted under the Density Blending provisions of the FLUE. e. Provisions a. through d. above shall also be consistent with the wetland protection policies set forth under CCME Objective 6.2. f. In order to ensure reasonable use and to protect the private property rights of owners of smaller parcels of land within lands designated Rural Fringe Mixed Use District on the Future Land Use Map, including nonconforming lots of record which existed on or before June 22, 1999, for lots, parcels or fractional units of land or water equal to or less than five (5) acres in size, native vegetation clearing shall be allowed, at 20% or 25,000 square feet of the lot or parcel or fractional unit, whichever is greater, exclusive of any clearing necessary to provide for a 15 -foot wide access drive up to 660 feet in length. For lots and parcels greater than 5 acres but less than 10 acres, up to 20% of the parcel may be cleared. This allowance shall not be considered a maximum clearing allowance where other provisions of this Plan allow for greater clearing amounts. These clearing limitations shall not prohibit the clearing of brush or under -story vegetation within 200 feet of structures in order to minimize wildfire fuel sources. g. Within Receiving and Neutral lands where schools and other public facilities are co- located on a site, the native vegetation retention requirement shall be 30% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 25% of the site. (1) For the purpose of this policy, "native vegetation" is defined as a vegetative community having 25% or more canopy coverage or highest existing vegetative strata of native plant species. The vegetation retention requirements specified in this policy are calculated on the amount of "native vegetation" that conforms to this definition. (2) The preservation of native vegetation shall include canopy, under -story and ground cover, emphasizing the largest contiguous area possible, which may include connection to offsite preserves. The purpose for identifying the largest contiguous area is to provide for a core area that has the greatest potential for wildlife habitat by reducing the interface between the preserve area and development which decreases the conflicts from other land uses. Criteria for determining the dimensional standards of the preserve are to be set out in the Land Development Code. (3) Areas that fulfill the native vegetation retention standards and criteria of this policy shall be set aside as preserve areas. On -site and off -site preserve areas shall be protected by a Words underlined are added; words StFUGk thFeugh are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words d-o-Able sim-el, thFewgh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 16 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 permanent conservation mechanism to prohibit further development, consistent with the requirements of this policy. The type of conservation mechanism, including conservation easements, required for a specific development may vary based on preserve area size, type of development approval, and other factors, as set forth in the County's land development regulations. (4) Selection of native vegetation to be retained as preserve areas shall reflect the following criteria in descending order of priority: a. Wetland or upland areas known to be utilized by listed species or that serve as corridors for the movement of wildlife shall be preserved and protected in order to facilitate the continued use of the site by listed species or the movement of wildlife through the site. This criterion shall be consistent with the requirements of Policy 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 of this element. b. Xeric Scrub, Dune and Strand, Hardwood Hammocks. c. Onsite wetlands preserved pursuant to Policy 6.2.5 of this Element; d. Any upland habitat that serves as a buffer to a wetland area, as identified in (4)c. above. e. Dry Prairie, Pine Flatwoods, and f. All other native habitats. (5) The uses allowable within preserve areas are limited to: a. Passive recreational uses that do not impact the minimum required vegetation or cause a loss of function to the preserve area. Criteria identifying what constitutes a loss of function shall be set forth in the land development regulations and will address various types of construction that are compatible with the function of the preserve. The land development regulations will also provide criteria to define appropriate passive recreational uses. The criteria will be established to allow for passive recreational uses such as trails or boardwalks that provide for access within the preserves, providing the uses do not reduce the minimum required vegetation or cause harm to listed species. b. Receipt of treated stormwater discharge where such use, including conveyance, treatment and discharge structures, does not result in adverse impacts on the naturally occurring, native vegetation, to include the loss of the minimum required vegetation and the harm to any listed species according to the policies associated with Objective 7.1, as determined by criteria set forth in the land development regulations. Discharge to preserves having wetlands requires treatment that will meet water quality standards as set forth in Chapter, 62 -302 F.A.C. and will conform to the water quality criteria requirements set forth by the South Florida Water Management District. (6) A management plan shall be submitted for all preserve areas identified by specific criteria in the land development regulations to identify actions that must be taken to ensure that the preserved areas will function as proposed. The plan shall include methods to address control and treatment of invasive exotic species, fire management, stormwater management (if applicable), and maintenance of permitted facilities. If applicable, a listed species monitoring program shall be submitted pursuant to Policy 7.1.2 (2)(i). (7) Off -site preservation shall be allowed to provide flexibility in the project design. a. Within Receiving and Neutral Lands, off -site preservation shall be allowed for up to 50% of the vegetation retention requirement. 1. Off -site preservation areas shall be allowed at a ratio of 1:1 if such off -site preservation is located within designated Sending Lands or at a ratio of 1.5:1 anywhere else. Words underlined are added; words GtFUGk threagh are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words gh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 17 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 2. Like for like preservation shall be required for Tropical Hardwood and Oak Hammock vegetative communities. b. Within non -NRPA Sending Lands, off -site preservation shall be allowed for up to 25% of the site preservation or vegetative retention requirement, whichever is controlling. 1. Off -site preservation areas shall be contiguous to designated Sending Lands and shall be allowed at a ratio of 3:1. c. Off -site preservation shall not be allowed in NRPA Sending Lands. (8) Density Bonus Incentives shall be granted to encourage preservation amounts greater than that required in this policy, as provided for in the FLUE for Receiving Lands and Rural Villages. Within one (1) year of the effective date of these amendments, Collier County shall adopt specific land development regulations to implement this incentive program. (9) On -site preservation areas shall also conform to the Open Space requirements as specified in the Future Land Use Element. These preservations shall be part of and counted towards the Open Space requirements. (10) Existing native vegetation that is located contiguous to the natural reservation shall be preserved pursuant to Policy 6.5.2 of this element. Natural reservation is defined as that specified in CCME Objective 6.5 of this element; (11) Should the amount of wetland vegetation exceed the minimum vegetation requirements as specified herein, retention of wetland vegetation having significant habitat or hydrologic value is encouraged. Increased preservation shall be fostered through incentives including, but not limited to: clustered development, reduced development standards such as open space, setbacks, and landscape buffers, to allow for increased areas of preserved wetland vegetation. Significant habitat or hydrologic value is determined by wetland function, not the size of the wetland. (12) All State and Federal parks preserves and forests are subject to compliance with the minimum native vegetation retention requirements; however, such lands are not required to be designated as preserves encumbered with conservation easements or subject to the establishment of preserve management plans. (13) Industrial zoned parcels which pursuant to the table within Policy 6.1.1 would have a native vegetation retention requirement of 2 acres or less shall be exempt from this requirement This exemption shall not apply to the overall native vegetation retention requirement for a PUD or subdivision used to create these parcels, unless the overall native vegetation retention requirement for the PUD or subdivision is 2 acres or less. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 6.1.6: [Revised text, page 24] Exeffiptions 4em the native vegetation r-etefitien requirements of GGNIE Pokey 6.1.2 The minimum native vegetation retention requirements of Policy 6.1.2 shall not apply to, affect or limit the continuation of existing uses. Existing use shall be defined as: those uses for which all required permits were issued prior to June 19, 2002; or, projects for which a Conditional Use Of Rezone petition was approved by the County prior to June 19, 2002; or, projects for which a Rezone petition has been approved by the County prior to June 19, 2002 — inclusive of all lands not zoned A Rural Agricultural; or, land use petitions for which a completed application was submitted prior to June 19, 2002. The continuation of existing uses shall include on -site Words underlined are added; words 6tFUGk thFOUg# are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words &S-W-WAS are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 18 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 expansions of those uses if such expansions are consistent with, or clearly ancillary to, the existing uses. Hereafter, such previously approved developments shall be deemed to be consistent with the Plan's Goals, Policies and Objectives for the Rural Fringe area, and they may be built out in accordance with their previously approved plans. Changes to these previous approvals shall also be deemed to be consistent with the Plan's Goals, Objectives and Policies for the Rural Fringe Area as long as they do not result in an increase in development density or intensity. On the County owned land located in Section 25, Township 26 E, Range 49 S ( +/ -360 acres), the native vegetation retention and site preservation requirements may be reduced to 50% if the permitted uses are restricted to the portions of the property that are contiguous to the existing land fill operations; exotic removal will be required on the entire +/- 360 acres. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 6.2: [Revised text, page 25] The r,,unt-� "Protect and conserve wetlands and the natural functions of wetlands pursuant to the appropriate policies under Goal 6. The fe ll,,., inn ,.,,heies p ide er-iter-ia to make this ebjeetive measufable. fThe County's wetland protection policies and strategies shall be coordinated with the Watershed Management Plans as required by Objective 2.1 of this Element.) Policy 6.2.1 [Revised text, page 25] As fequifed by FlefidaAdministrative G de 9j5 5.006(i)( wWetlands identified by the 1994 - 95 the current SFWMD land use and land cover inventory are mapped on the Future Land Use Map series. For a proposed project identified on this map series These eas shall be Teri fie b5 111V J1i delineation, 6.2.2 ef this element, at the time of Pr-8jeet the exact location of jurisdictional wetland boundaries shall be verified by a jurisdictional field delineation, subject to Policy 6.2.2 of this Element, at the time of Environmental Resource Permitting. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 6.2.5: [Revised text, page 29] Within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, and that portion of the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System which is contained within the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, Collier County shall direct land uses away from higher functioning wetlands by limiting direct impacts within wetlands based upon the vegetation requirements of Policy 6.1.2 of this element, the wetland functionality assessment described in paragraph (2) below, and the final permitting requirements of the South Florida Water Management District. A direct impact is hereby defined as the dredging or filling of a wetland or adversely changing the hydroperiod of a wetland. This policy shall be implemented as follows: (1) The County shall apply the vegetation retention requirements of Policy 6.1.2 of this element for the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District. and Policy 6.1.2.b. of this element for the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System, in order to preserve an appropriate amount Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thFoug# are deleted - as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words dn, h1A ste€� are deleted - as recommended by CCPC FINAL 19 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 of native vegetation on site. Wetlands shall be preserved as part of this vegetation requirement according to the following criteria: a. The acreage requirements of Policy 6.1.2 of this element shall be met by preserving wetlands with the highest wetland functionality scores. Wetland functionality assessment scores shall be those described in paragraph (2) of this policy. Wetlands having a WRAP score of at least 0.65 or a Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method score of 0.7 shall be preserved on site. This policy is not intended in all cases to require preservation of wetlands exceeding the acreage required by Policy 6.1.2 of this element. Within one year, the County shall develop specific criteria to be used to determine when wetlands having a WRAP score greater than 0.65 or a Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method score of greater than 0.7 shall be required to be retained exceeding the acreage required by Policy 6.1.2 of this element. (2) In order to assess the values and functions of wetlands at the time of project review, applicants shall rate functionality of wetlands using the South Florida Water Management District's Wetland Rapid Assessment Procedure (WRAP), as described in Technical Publication Reg -001, dated September 1997, and updated August 1999, or the Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method, F.A.C. Chapter 62 -345. The applicant shall submit to County staff, agency accepted WRAP scores or Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method scores. County staff shall review this functionality assessment as part of the County's EIS provisions and shall use the results to direct incompatible land uses away from the highest functioning wetlands according to the requirements found in paragraph (1) above. (3) All direct impacts shall be mitigated for pursuant to the requirements of paragraph (6) of this policy. (4) Single family residences shall follow the requirements contained within Policy 6.2.7 of this element. (5) The County shall separate preserved wetlands from other land uses with appropriate buffering requirements. The County shall require a minimum 50 -foot vegetated upland buffer adjacent to a natural water body, and for other wetlands a minimum 25 -foot vegetated upland buffer adjacent to the wetland. A structural buffer may be used in conjunction with a vegetative buffer that would reduce the vegetative buffer width by 50 %. A structural buffer shall be required adjacent to wetlands where direct impacts are allowed. Wetland buffers shall conform to the following standards: a. The buffer shall be measured landward from the approved jurisdictional line. b. The buffer zone shall consist of preserved native vegetation. Where native vegetation does not exist, native vegetation compatible with the existing soils and expected hydrologic conditions shall be planted. c. The buffer shall be maintained free of Category I invasive exotic plants, as defined by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council. d. The following land uses are considered to be compatible with wetland functions and are allowed within the buffer: 1. Passive recreational areas, boardwalks and recreational shelters; 2. Pervious nature trails; 3. Water management structures; 4. Mitigation areas; Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thFoug# are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words thwugh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 20 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 5. Any other conservation and related open space activity or use which is comparable in nature with the foregoing uses. e. A structural buffer may consist of a stem -wall, berm, or vegetative hedge with suitable fencing. (6) Mitigation shall be required for direct impacts to wetlands in order to result in no net loss of wetland functions. a. Mitigation Requirements: 1. "No net loss of wetland functions" shall mean that the wetland functional score of the proposed mitigation equals or exceeds the wetland functional score of the impacted wetlands. However, in no case shall the acreage proposed for mitigation be less than the acreage being impacted. 2. Loss of storage or conveyance volume resulting from direct impacts to wetlands shall be compensated for by providing an equal amount of storage or conveyance capacity on site and within or adjacent to the impacted wetland. 3. Protection shall be provided for preserved or created wetland or upland vegetative communities offered as mitigation by placing a conservation easement over the land in perpetuity, providing for initial exotic plant removal (Class I invasive exotic plants defined by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council) and continuing exotic plant maintenance. 4. Prior to issuance of any final development order that authorizes site alteration, the applicant shall demonstrate compliance with paragraphs (6)a.1, (6)a.2, and (6)a.3 of this policy. If agency permits have not provided mitigation consistent with this policy, Collier County will require mitigation exceeding that of the jurisdictional agencies. 5. Mitigation requirements for single - family lots shall be determined by the State and Federal agencies during their permitting process, pursuant to the requirements of Policy 6.2.7 of this element. b. Mitigation Incentives: 1. Collier County shall encourage certain types of mitigation by providing a variety of incentives in the form of density bonuses and credits to open space and vegetation retention requirements. Density bonuses shall be limited to no more than 10% of the allowed density. 2. Preferred mitigation activities that would qualify for these incentives include, but are not limited, to the following: (a) Adding wetland habitat to or restoring wetland functions within Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Sending Lands, (b) Creating, enhancing or restoring wading bird habitat to be located near wood stork, and/or other wading bird colonies. 3. Within one (1) year- of the effeetive date of these amendments, Gellief GeufAy shall Adept spee implement tf,is ; t * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stFusk heagb are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words da stp, wk th.Fawo are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 21 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 GOAL 7: [Revised text, page 35] THE COUNTY S14ALL TO PROTECT AND CONSERVE IT-IS THE COUNTY'S FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE. OBJECTIVE 7.1: [Revised text, page 35] The County shall aDirect incompatible land uses away from listed animal species and their habitats. (The County relies on the listing process of State and Federal agencies to identify species that require special protection because of their endangered, threatened, or species of special concern status. Listed animal species are those species that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has designated as endangered, threatened, or species of special concern, in accordance with Rules 68A- 27.003, 68A- 27.004, and 68A- 27.005, F.A.C. and those species designated by various federal agencies as Endangered and Threatened species published in 50 CFR 17.) * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 7.1.2 [Revised text, page 36] Within areas of Collier County, excluding the lands contained in the RLSA Overlay, non- agricultural development, excluding individual single family residences, shall be directed away from listed species and their habitats by complying with the following guidelines and standards: (1) A wildlife survey shall be required for all parcels when listed species are known to inhabit biological communities similar to those existing on site or where listed species are directly observed on the site. The survey shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ( FFWCC) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ( USFWS) guidelines. The County shall notify the FFWCC and USFWS of the existence of any listed species that may be discovered. (2) Wildlife habitat management plans for listed species shall be submitted for County approval. A plan shall be required for all projects where the wildlife survey indicated listed species are utilizing the site, or the site contains potential habitat for listed species. These plans shall describe how the project directs incompatible land uses away from listed species and their habitats. (a) Management plans shall incorporate proper techniques to protect listed species and their habitat from the negative impacts of proposed development. Developments shall be clustered to discourage impacts to listed species habitats. Open space and vegetation preservation requirements shall be used to establish buffer areas between wildlife habitat areas and areas dominated by human activities. Provisions such as fencing, walls, or other obstructions shall be provided to minimize development impacts to the wildlife and to facilitate and encourage wildlife to use wildlife corridors. Appropriate roadway crossings, underpasses, and signage shall be used where roads must cross wildlife corridors 1. Management guidelines contained in publications utilized by the FFWCC and USFWS as their technical assistance shall be used for developing required management plans. The f llevv ng-re €erenees shall used, as appropriate, tepfep Plan, the required management plans; USFWS, Words underlined are added; words stFUek through are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words a str-Wak thF&@4 are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 22 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 b:—TH-ah- t-at ManagemenA - Guidelines fer -the Bald Eagle- in the Southeast Reg' T mFWS 1987. Florida, RepefNe. 4, Florida -Game and Ffesl, Water- Fish Commission, 1987. d. E`: .amff and Development Related Habitat D o ii ui ivue uis of the F ie -id C. fub T. ( A- pheleeefna ceefuleseens), Teehnieal- Repeft ' erida Game and Ffesh Water- Fish Commission, 199 1. (Fa lee Graf N,v fins Paulus) e x Large ,lo Development Sites in Fier-i&, Aa...fo To.,b,;,�.ea Repet4 N 1 2 Florida Game .,n Fresh �i7.,to« Fish (`,,,....missio 1993. i vvuauvua rwrvi� i.v. •.�, r ava.0 vuuiv uu�s i avair �� , 2. The County shall consider any other techniques recommended by the USFWS and the FFWCC, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy. 3. When listed species are directly observed on site or indicated by evidence, such as denning, foraging or other indications, priority shall be given to preserving the listed species habitats first, as a part of the retained native vegetation requirement contained in Policy 6. 1.1 and Policy 6.1.2 this element. The County shall also consider the recommendations of other agencies, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy. (b) For parcels containing gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus), priority shall be given to protecting the largest most contiguous gopher tortoise habitat with the greatest number of active burrows, and for providing a connection to off site adjacent gopher tortoise preserves. (c) Habitat preservation for the Florida scrub jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) shall conform to the guidelines contained in Technical Report No. 8, Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, 1991. The required management plan shall also provide for a maintenance program and specify an appropriate fire or mechanical protocols to maintain the natural scrub community. The plan shall also outline a public awareness program to educate residents about the on -site preserve and the need to maintain the scrub vegetation. These requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi - Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy. (d) For the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), the required habitat management plans shall establish protective zones around the eagle nest restricting certain activities. The plans shall also address restricting certain types of activities during the nesting season. These requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi- Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy. (e) For the red - cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), the required habitat protection plan shall outline measures to avoid adverse impacts to active clusters and to minimize impacts to foraging habitat. Where adverse effects cannot be avoided, measures shall be taken to minimize on -site disturbance and compensate or mitigate for impacts that remain. These requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi - Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy. Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thFaugh are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 23 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 (f) In areas where the Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) may be present, the management plans shall require that garbage be placed in bear -proof containers, at one or more central locations. The management plan shall also identify methods to inform local residents of the concerns related to interaction between black bears and humans. Mitigatien ef i mpaeting habitat suitable — fef blaek bear - shall b c— cvisria cza - irr t r L managemefA plan. (g) For projects located in Priority I and Priority II Panther Habitat areas, the management plan shall discourage the destruction of undisturbed, native habitats that are preferred by the Florida panther (Felis concolor coryi) by directing intensive land uses to currently disturbed areas. Preferred habitats include pine flatwoods and hardwood hammocks. In turn, these areas shall be buffered from the most intense land uses of the project by using low intensity land uses (e.g., parks, passive recreational areas, golf courses). Golf courses within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District shall be designed and managed using standards found in that district. The management plans shall identify appropriate lighting controls for these permitted uses and shall also address the opportunity to utilize prescribed burning to maintain fire - adapted preserved vegetative communities and provide browse for white- tailed deer. These requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi- Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy. (h)In order to protect loggerhead ( Caretta caretta) and other listed sea turtles that nest along Collier County beaches, projects within 300 feet of the MHW line shall limit outdoor lighting to that necessary for security and safety. Floodlights and landscape or accent lighting shall be prohibited. These requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi- Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions of Policy 7.1.2(3). (i) The Management Plans shall contain a monitoring program for developments greater than 10 acres. (3) The County shall, consistent with applicable GMP policies, consider and utilize recommendations and letters of technical assistance from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and recommendations from the US Fish and Wildlife Service in issuing development orders on property containing listed species. It is recognized that these agency recommendations, on a case by case basis, may change the requirements contained within these wildlife protection policies and any such change shall be deemed consistent with the Growth Management Plan. Policy 7.1.3 [Revised text, page 38] Fef the Ceu*ty's Rufal Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) Overlay, as designated on the , IListed species within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) shall be protected pursuant to the RLSA Overlay RLSA policies � within the Future Land Use Element. ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words strusk through are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words gh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 24 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 Policy 7.1.6: [Revised text, page 38] The County shall continue to evaluate the need for the protection of listed plants and within (1 ` year of the eff etive date of this a eadm ^+ adopt land development regulations, as needed, addressin g he to protection -af listed plants. OBJECTIVE 7.2 [Revised text, page 381 14istefieal d4a: ffem 1990 1996 shows that the avefage nuffibef of manatee deaths in Coll Pokeies 7.'dse r 7.2.3, the -Ee 's objeetive is to--mu inimize the number of manatee deaths due to boat related incidents. (Historical data from 1990 -1996 shows that the average number of manatee deaths in Collier County, due to incidents with watercraft, is approximately 3.2 per year per 10,000 boats. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 7.3: [Revised text, page 39] the County. TIffetigh the following peheies, the ' Minimize the number of sea turtle disorientations. (Analysis of historical data from 2005 — 2009 shows that the average number of sea turtle disorientations is approximately equal to 4% of the hatchlinas from all nests in the Coun Policy 7.3.1: [Revised text, page 39] The County shall apply the lighting criteria contained in Policy 7.1.2(2 ",(h) of this eElement in order to protect sea turtle hatchlings from adverse lighting conditions. * ** * ** * ** * ** *** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 7.4: [Revised text, page 39] The County shall eContinue to improve marine fisheries productivity by enhancing existing artificial reefs and building additional artificial reefs. Policy 7.4.1: [Revised text, page 39] The County shout shall continue to apply for reef construction grants and/or other available or similar funding and annually place more materials on the existing permitted sites. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** GOAL 9: [Revised text, page 41 ] THE COUNTY SHALL TO APPROPRIATELY MANAGE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE TO PROTECT THE COUNTY'S POPULOUS AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. Words underlined are added; words StFUGk thFOugh are deleted - as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words dole stmir5k thFawo are deleted - as recommended by CCPC FINAL 25 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 OBJECTIVE 9.1: [Revised text, page 41 ] The Geunt-y shall impleme Maintain and update biennially a hazardous materials emergency response element as part of its the County's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 9.1.6: [Revised text, page 41 ] An emergency esponse training program shall be develeped maintained for emergency response personnel. Policy 9.1.7: [Revised text, page 41 ] The Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services ManagefnepA Depai4fn shall be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Pplan, including periodic updates. OBJECTIVE 9.2: [Revised text, page 41 ] The GounVf shat 'Verify the management and disposal practices of identified businesses that are potential generators of hazardous waste, at a rate of 20% of these businesses per year. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 9.2.3: [Revised text, page 42] The Collier County Pollution Control and Pr- event Department shall w with the Fier -id D°pa ft,. epA of >:nyi -efi- efA l Pr- eteet;o,=_(>rDEP) to establish maintain its cooperative agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection between the Gounly an A. FDEP. The ° of this agr-eement shall be to ensure an add4;ona layer- o regulatory oversight in enforcing businesses to be compliant with federal, state and local hazardous waste management regulations. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 9.4: [Revised text, page 42] The County shall eentin Maintain the County's local storage tank compliance program. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 9.4.3: [Revised text, page 42] All storage tank systems in Collier the County shall adhere to the provisions of Section 62 -761 or 62 -762, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) as applicable. Unless „th°,...; ;a °a fe Seetion 62 '761 1~ A ( ff t t the time f approval f the tar -age ta„L to , ., "' °crrccc- ccc-crrc- crrcrc- orappry our- o-rrrrc �TVrccgc -caiac s�=srczn: * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words s#fuGk through are deleted - as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words de, ble stp, -rk thFew@h are deleted - as recommended by CCPC FINAL 26 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 GOAL 10: [Revised text, page 43] THE COUNTY SHALL TO PROTECT, CONSERVE, MANAGE, AND APPROPRIATELY USE IT-IS THE COUNTY'S COASTAL BARRIERS INCLUDING SHORELINES, BEACHES AND DUNES AND M4IL PLAN FOR, AND WHERE APPROPRIATE, WILL RESTRICT ACTIVITIES WHERE SUCH ACTIVITIES WILL DAMAGE OR DESTROY COASTAL RESOURCES. OBJECTIVE 10.1: [Revised text, page 43] Priorities for shoreline land use shall be given to water dependent uses over water related land uses and shall be based on type of water - dependent use, adjacent land use, and surrounding marine and upland habitat considerations. The Collier County Manatee Protection Plan (NR -SP- 93-01) May 1995 restricts the location of marinas and may limit the number of wet slips, the construction of dry storage facilities, and boat ramps, based upon the Plan's marina siting criteria.) Policy 10.1.1: [Revised text, page 43] The County shall Pprioritizees for water - dependent and water - related uses as follows fie: a. Public recreational facilities over private recreational facilities; b. Public Rboat Rramps; C. Marinas 1. Commercial (public) marinas over private marinas; 2. Dry storage over wet storage; d. Commercial fishing facilities; e. Other non - polluting water - dependent industries or utilities; f. Marine supply /repair facilities; g. Residential development. Policy 10.1.2: [New text, page 43] Identify recreational and commercial workiniz waterfronts and then investigate strategies for possible implementation as feasible to ensure protection and preservation of those waterfronts Policy 10.1.23: Policy 10.1.-34: Policy 10.1.45• [Renumbered text, page 43] [Renumbered text, page 43] [Renumbered text, page 43] Policy 10.1.15-6: [Renumbered and revised text, page 44] Mafinas and watef dependent and water- related uses shall eenform to all applieable r-egulatiens r-egar-ding development in marine wetlands. Mar-inas and water- dependentlwatef related uses that pr-epose to destfey ffl#dg# �,A,etlands shall provide fef geiier-al publie use. ( ,( tl d defined r-i1v b , tide and t>1 afe ILI {.I.0 areas T -Yi 1LL '' � ��{'� �� n these n en listed - ii JCh gcctirFi rr62 - 301.200R —r Fz G.. "Su3me..-' -ged Marine Speer " Words underlined are added; words stFuGk thFNgh are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words deg# are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 27 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 [Staff recommended deletion of Policy; CCPC recommended retention of Policy with modifications.] Policy 10.1.61: [Renumbered and revised text, page 44] All new fnafmas, water- dependefA and water- related uses tha4 pr-epese to destroy , order- to demenstfate the publie benefit and finaneial feasibilit-Y of the pfopesed development. [Staff recommended deletion of Policy; CCPC recommended retention of Policy with modifications.] Policy 10.1.78: OBJECTIVE 10.2: [Renumbered text, page 43] [Revised text, page 44] The - County shall — eentinue tozEnsure that access to beaches, shores and waterways remain available to the public and continue with it's the County's program to expand the availability of such access and a method to fund its acquisition. Policy 10.2.1: [Revised text, page 44] Existing aeeess f r th public te-the beach access shall be maintained by new development. New beachfront development shall show on their site -plans existing beach access ways and the proposed development shall continue that access way, relocate it on the site as deemed appropriate by the County, or donate it to the County. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 10.3: [Revised text, page 45] Maintain Uundeveloped coastal barriers, mapped as part of the Federal Coastal Barrier Resources System, predominantly in their natural state and protect, maintain and enhance their natural function shall be ^"eteetea maintained and °~A-a. e a * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 10.4: [Revised text, page 46] Developed eeastal bafFier-s and developed shorelines shall be eentinued te be _Restored and then maintained, when appropriate, developed coastal barriers and developed shorelines by establishing mechanisms or projects which limit the effects of development and W-hieh help in the restoresatien -e€ the natural functions of coastal barriers, including and affeete beaches and dunes. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break OBJECTIVE 10.5: * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** [Revised text, page 48] For undeveloped shorelines, provide improved opportunities for recreational, educational, scientific, and aesthetic enjoyment of coastal resources_ This shall be accomplished by protecting beaches and dunes and by utilizing existing construction standards, or where necessary., Words underlined are added; words straw are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words 64Wk thFOW911 are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 28 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 establishing new construction standards, which will minimize the impact of manmade structures on the beach and dune systems. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 10.6: [Revised text, page 49] The vaunt-. shall eConserve the habitats, species, natural shoreline and dune systems contained within the County's coastal zone. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 10.6.2: [Revised text, page 50] The owners of F-Ew shoreline development projects NN4-iefe that require an EIS is- required, shall provide an analysis sha11 that demonstrates tht the project will remain fully functional for its intended use after a six -inch rise in sea level. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** GOAL 12: [Revised text, page 52] THE COUNTY SHALL TO MAKE EVERY REASONABLE EFFORT TO ENSURE THE PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE OF PEOPLE AND PROPERTY FROM THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE STORM DAMAGE. OBJECTIVE 12.1: [Revised text, page 52] The (`aunty W.. "'Maintain hurricane evacuation clearance times as required by state law. An evacuation clearance time shall be defined as having residents and visitors in an appropriate refuge away from storm surge prior to the arrival of sustained Tropical Storm force winds, i.e., winds equal to or greater than 39 mph. To further thisese objectives, for future mobile home developments located outside of the storm surge zone, such development shall include on -site sheltering or retro -fitting of an adjacent facility. The Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services Management Depa4m shall seek opportunities to increase shelter facilities and associated capacities under the direction of the Department of the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Policy 12.1.1: [Revised text, page 52] Gelliez The County will shall develep continue to enhance and maintain a comprehensive public awareness program. The program will be publicized prior to May 30th of each year. Evacuation zones, public shelters and evacuation routes shall be printed n provided to each local newspaper, displayed on the Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services' rya ^^a °m °r* website, and the availability of this information will be discussed on local television newscasts. This information shall also be made readily available to all hotel/motel guests. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words strwk-t#reugh are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 29 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 Policy 12.1.3: [Revised text, page 52] The County shall continue to identify and maintain shelter space for 32,000 persons by 201296 and 45,000 by 20154 -0. Shelter space capacity wi44 shall be determined at the rate of 20 square feet per person. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 12.1.5: [Revised text, page 52] On -site shelters within mobile home parks or mobile home subdivisions shall be elevated to a minimum height equal to or above the worst case Category 3 hurricane flooding level, based upon the melt current National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's storm surge model, known as Sea, Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH). The wind load criteria for buildings and structures designated as "essential facilities" in the latest Florida Building Code, shall guide the design and construction of the required shelters. Shelters shall be constructed with emergency electrical power and potable water supplies; shall provide glass protection by shutters or other approved material /device; and shall provide for ventilation, sanitary facilities and first aid equipment. A telephone, automatic external defibrillator (AED) and battery- operated radio with NOAA weather Specific Area Message Encoded capability are also required within the shelter. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 12.1.7: [Revised text, page 531 The County, in coordination with the municipalities within the County, shall update the hurricane evacuation portion of the Collier County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan prior to June 1St of each year by integrating all appropriate regional and State emergency plans in the identification of emergency evacuation routes. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 12.1.9: [Revised text, page 53] Gollie The County through its Local Mitigation Working Groin shall annually update its approved Ha-zai-7d Local Mitigation Strategy P4an, ofm known as the "T eeal Hazafd Mitigation Strategy" -through the identification and review of new or ongoing local hazard mitigation projects ai+d including, identifying ing the appropriate funding sources for such projects. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 12.1.11: [Revised text, page 53] The County will shall continue to coordinate with Collier County Public Schools to ensure that all new public schools outside of the Coastal High Hazard Area are designed and constructed to meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria, as contained in "State Requirements for Educational Facilities" (4999 2007). Words underlined are added; words stFuGk threugh are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words &N-we --t-Well th. are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 30 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 Policy 12.1.12: [Revised text, page 53] The County wi44 shall continue to work with the Board of Regents of the State University System to ensure that all new facilities in the State University System that are located outside of the Coastal High Hazard Area are designed and constructed to meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria, as contained in "State Requirements for Educational Facilities" (4#W 2007) and the Florida Building Code. Policy 12.1.13: [Revised text, page 53] The County wi44 shall continue to mitigate previously identified shelter deficiencies through mitigation from Developments of Regional Impact, Emergency Management Preparedness and Enhancement grants, Hazard Mitigation and Pre - disaster Mitigation Grant Programs funding, and €rem available funds identified in the State's annual shelter deficit studies. Policy 12.1.14.! [Deleted text, page 53] Prior- to adoption of the 2007 Annual Update and laventefy Repoi4 (A.U.I.R.), Collier- Geuftty shall evaluate whether- to inelude huffieane -- shelters -zn he 5 yea-F sehedule —of - C;apita4 Policy 12.1.145: [Revised text, page 55] All new nursing homes and assisted living facilities that are licensed for- more than 15 else is v.41-1- shall have a core area to shelter residents and staff on site. The core area will be constructed to meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria that is required for new public schools and public community colleges and universities ( "State Requirements for Educational Facilities," 2007 4I4W). Additionally this area shall be capable of ventilation or air conditioning provided by back- up generator for a period of no less than 4g 72 hours. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 12.1.16 -7: [Revised text, page 54] C0 lie County nd eti „ u,,....; e E , , � St a _�_ ��_�, _� ��__ �� = = =b u =_�_�� If warranted by the results of that study; Hurricane Evacuation Studies that are periodically conducted by the State of Florida and/or Federal Authorities further restriction on development may be proposed. OBJECTIVE 12.2: [Revised text, page 54] The Ge t , shall °Ensure that publicly funded buildings and publicly funded development activities are carried out in a manner that demonstrates best practice to minimize the loss of life, property, and re- building cost from the effects from hurricanes, flooding, natural and technological disaster events. Best practice efforts may include, but are not limited to: a. Construction above the flood plain; b. maintaining a protective zone for wildfire mitigation; c. installation of on -site permanent generators or temporary generator emergency connection points; d. beach and dune restoration, re- nourishment, or emergency protective actions to minimize the loss of structures from future events; e. emergency road repairs; Words underlined are added; words StFUGk thmugh are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words do- fa are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 31 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 f. repair and/or replacement of publicly owned docking facilities, parking areas, and sea walls, etc. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 12.2.5: [Revised text, page 55] The County shall consider the Coastal High Hazard Area as a geographical area lying below the elevation of withi n the Category 1 storm surge line zone as presently defined in the 2011 2.044 Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council's Hurricane Evacuation Study, or subsequently authorized storm surge or evacuation planning studies coordinated by the Collier County Emergency Management Department and approved by the Board of County Commissioners. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 12.3: [Revised text, page 55] The County shall dDevelop and maintain a task force that will plan and guide a unified County response to post - hurricane disasters. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 12.3.2: [Revised text, page 55] After- ^ huffieane th4 neeessit4ed an evaeuatioi+, tThe Board of County Commissioners shall meet to hear preliminary damage assessments after a hurricane that has necessitated an evacuation. This will be done prior- to Y-e °„t y of the population. At that time, the Commission wi44 may activate the recovery task force and consider a temporary moratorium on building activities not necessary for the public health, safety and welfare. Policy 12.3.3: [Revised text, page 55] The Recovery Task Force shall include the Sheriff of llz�Ceunt.�Y, the Eeinmunit�, Growth Mana eg ment Division Administrator, the romp - °heasiye Planning P reet ^r, the Zoning an Land Development Services RevievA Director, the Bureau of Emergency Services'_`. Management Director and other members as directed by the Board of County Commissioners, such as. The Beafd sheet a also inel a° representatives from municipalities within Gollie the County that have received damage from the a storm to beeeme members of the Reeovei=y Task For-ee. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stfusk thpough are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words d-w-ibble M-ad., thF@w@h are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 32 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 OBJECTIVE 12.4: [Revised text, page 56] The County shall make every reasonable effort to meet the emergency preparedness requirements of people Persons with sSpecial nNeeds such as the elderly, handicapped, the infirmed and those requiring transportation from a threatened area. In the event of a countywide emergency, such as a hurricane or other large -scale disaster, the County Emergency Management Department in coordination with the County Health Department and other officials shall open and operate one or more refuges for persons listed on the County's Special Needs Registry and their caregivers. Medical and support equipment at such refuges will include, but not necessarily be limited to, respirators, oxygen tanks, first aid equipment, disaster cots and blankets, and defibrillators. G:ICDES Planning Services\Comprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSIBCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments\Elements\CCME_BCC trans - MMIEAR -based GMPAs CCPC Transmittal Recommendation CCME.docx Words underlined are added; words stfusk#ttreug# are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words 0 are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 33 Support Documentation Conservation and Coastal Management Element — Policies 6.1.1. and 6.1.2. BCC Transmittal Hearing 4 -24 -12 During the transmittal hearing for the EAR, the BCC asked staff to evaluate native vegetation retention requirements for industrial properties as they had concerns as to whether the requirements for preserves were compatible with uses allowed in the zoning district. An existing junk yard within an industrial area was cited as an example. There are eight Industrial Designated areas identified on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) for the County (general locations listed below). Much of the area within the Industrial Designation is built out or subdivided into smaller parcels, generally less than ten acres in size. The Industrial Designated areas by the Immokalee Airport and in the NE quadrant of Collier Boulevard and I- 75 (City Gate Commerce Park area) are partially built out with larger areas still in which to develop. North Collier Industrial — Mostly built out and subdivided into smaller parcels Pine Ridge Industrial - Mostly built out and subdivided into smaller parcels Airport Road Industrial - Mostly built out and subdivided into smaller parcels Westport Commerce Center Industrial — Existing PUD, built out East Trail Industrial — Abut half built out and subdivided into smaller parcels Collier Blvd & I -75 Industrial — Partially developed Immokalee Airport Industrial — Partially developed Ford Test Center — Existing PUD A few PUDs and subdivisions, with larger preserves, are found in the Industrial Designation, and are listed below along with the total acres of preserve for each. The Ford Test Center PUD and City Gate Commerce Park DRI/PUD are older PUDs within the Industrial Designation, with less firm PUD commitments with regards to retention of native vegetation. Rail Head Industrial Park subdivision — 7.5 acres of preserve North Collier Industrial Center subdivision —10.5 acres of preserve White Lake Corporate Park subdivision — 8.3 acres of preserve Westport Commerce Center PUD (Market Center subdivision) — 26.7 acres of preserve Immokalee Regional Airport PUD —134 acres of preserve Outside the above mentioned PUDs and plated subdivisions, existing preserves within the Industrial Designation are small (less than two acres) to very small (fraction of an acre). The preserve in the automotive junk yard previously mentioned is about 0.82 acre. In addition to Industrial Designated areas identified on the FLUM, industrial zoning occurs in other areas of the county. Several of these have industrial uses, including requirements for preserves or areas of retained native vegetation (listed below). Krehling Industries PUD — approximately 2 acres of preserve Radio Square PUD — no defined preserve (retained vegetation by lake) Support Documentation Conservation and Coastal Management Element — Policies 6.1.1. and 6.1.2. BCC Transmittal Hearing 4 -24 -12 Westview Plaza PUD — small preserves on individual lots or retained vegetation in buffers within subdivision Industrial uses are also found in the Business Park Subdistrict and Research and Technology Park Subdistrict, all of which are currently zoned PUD. Preserve requirement for each are identified below. North Naples Research and Technology Park PUD — 2.70 acres of preserve Creekside Commerce Park PUD — 7.0 acres of preserve Jaeger PUD — 1.045 acres of preserve Lane Park PUD — 0.4 acre of preserve Toll Gate Commercial Plaza PUD/DRI — 17.85 acres of preserve East Gateway PUD — 9.34 acres of preserve During the last EAR, the Conservation and Coastal Management Element (CCME) was amended to allow for off -site retention of native vegetation in lieu of retaining native vegetation on -site. To implement this Policy, Land Development Code (LDC) amendments were adopted and criteria established. The criteria were based on whether native vegetation (habitat) could be maintained on -site and when it would be more desirable to retain native vegetation off -site in lieu of on -site. Quality of preserves varies and is influenced by a number of factors such as adjoining land uses, the amount of edge the preserve has (size and shape of the preserve) and habitat types within the preserve. In general, larger preserves are easier to maintain and less affected by adjoining land uses. Certain habitat types such as xeric scrub and cypress domes with good hydrology are easier to maintain and less affected by exotic vegetation and surrounding land uses. Others habitats require more maintenance, especially when fragmented into small pieces. Because of the uses allowed in industrial zoning, limited areas in which it occurs in the county and that most have been previously subdivided into smaller parcels, preserve requirements of less than two acres have been identified in the LDC as the threshold for qualifying for off -site retention of native vegetation. The same threshold was also identified for commercial zoning. Restrictions on when off -site retention of native vegetation could be used have also been identified in the LDC and include preserves with xeric scrub which are one or more acre in size, preserves utilized by listed species and where such preserves are required to be retained by state or federal regulatory agencies, where preserves are contiguous to conservation lands such as those purchased by Conservation Collier, among other criteria. Within the Industrial Designation, these restrictions would apply to two parcels, both of which contain small (.54 & .84 acre) scrub preserves /undeveloped areas located immediately adjacent to the Conservation Collier Railhead Scrub Preserve in the north end of the county. Both preserves /undeveloped areas are bisected from their main parcel by a rail road tract that runs through the area. Both parcels also appear to be eligible for a lot split thereby making the preserves /undeveloped portions of these parcels eligible for sale in the future. If an exemption to the on -site native vegetation retention requirement were approved, they potentially could be sold to Collier County through the Conservation Collier program. 2 Support Documentation Conservation and Coastal Management Element — Policies 6.1.1. and 6.1.2. BCC Transmittal Hearing 4 -24 -12 Given the information presented here, staff recommends exempting industrial zoned parcels with a native vegetation retention requirement of two acres or less from the native vegetation retention requirements of Policy 6.1.1 and 6.1.2. Staff also recommends that this exemption not apply to the overall native vegetation retention requirement for a PUD or subdivision used to create these parcels, unless the overall native vegetation retention requirement for the PUD or subdivision is 2 acres or less. 3 Support Documentation Conservation and Coastal Management Element — Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System Policies 6.1.2. and 6.2.5. BCC Transmittal Hearing 4 -24 -12 5.2.1 Overlays Related to Wetlands and Environmentally Sensitive Areas (The following discussion was prepared by Collier County Environmental Services Department, November 2008) The current line on the Immokalee Future Land Use Map (FLUM) titled "Wetlands connected to Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System" was part of a county -wide mapping of "Environmentally Sensitive Areas," as identified on the above - mentioned map and the county- wide Future Land Use Element (FLUE) map in 1989. The Environmentally Sensitive Areas Overlay was removed from the county -wide FLUE map. The IAMP FLU map was not updated at the same time. The 1999 Final Order required Collier County to do more to protect its native habitats and agricultural lands. The 2004 EAR -based GMP amendments to CCME Policy 6.2.4 (4) (copied below) required the adoption of wetland protection standards in the Land Development Code for the wetlands in the Immokalee urban area identified on the Immokalee Future Land Use Map (FLUM). To make the figure to identify these wetlands, digital data from the 2002 Immokalee FLUM was overlaid on current data to see what had been developed since then. (The 2002 version was the most recent when this project was started. There is a 2007 update with no noticeable change to the Wetlands Connected to Lake Trafford / Camp Keais Strand System.) It was immediately apparent that there had been development within the designated wetlands and that all of the connected wetlands were not included in the polygon on the FLUM. Figure 5 -1 shows the area on a composite aerial from 2005 and 2007. GIS data and aerials were used to develop a polygon that more closely captured the complete wetland area connected to the Lake Trafford and Camp Keais Strand for discussion purposes in the review process. This was first done with the 1999 SFWMD Land Cover, and soils GIS data with the 2007 aerials. As new data became available it was also reviewed. These iterations are included as Figures 5 -2 — 5 -4. Although it appears the Lake Trafford /Camp Keais Strand System wetlands within the Immokalee Urban Area bottleneck towards the middle of the area, it is clear by the figures below that these wetlands extend into the Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) program lands, as part of the same system. They were not included in this mapping as they are under different regulation. They are designated as Open in the RLSA and there would be agency permitting IMMOKALEE AREA MASTER PLAN DATA & ANALYSIS Prepared for COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY and the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DECEMBER 2010 Support Documentation Conservation and Coastal Management Element — Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System Policies 6.1.2. and 6.2.5. BCC Transmittal Hearing 4 -24 -12 issues if there were plans for their development. Also, the wetlands east of S.R.858 (1 st St S) were not previously included; however, field verification has shown water in these wetlands flows to the west, indicating they are part of the Lake Trafford and Camp Keais Strand. CCME 6.2.4 (4) Within the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, there may exist high quality wetland systems connected to the Lake Trafford /Camp Keais Strand system. These wetlands require greater protection measures than wetlands located in other portions of the Urban Designated Area, and therefore the wetland protection standards set forth in Policy 6.2.5 shall apply in this area. This area is generally identified as the area designated as Wetlands Connected To Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System on the Immokalee Future Land Use Map and is located in the southwest Immokalee Urban designated area, connected to the Lake Trafford /Camp Keais System. Within one (1) year of the effective date of these amendments, the County shall adopt land development regulations to determine the process and specific circumstances when the provisions of Policy 6.2.5 will apply. Figure 5 -2 Lake Trafford Urban Wetlands Aerial Immokalee -Lake Trafford Urban Wetlands 2007 and 2005 Aerials IMMOKALEE AREA MASTER PLAN DATA & ANALYSIS Prepared for COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY and the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DECEMBER 2010 Support Documentation Conservation and Coastal Management Element — Lake Trafford /Camp Keais Strand System Policies 6.1.2. and 6.2.5. BCC Transmittal Hearing 4 -24 -12 Figure 5 -3 Lake Trafford Urban Wetlands FLUCCS Immokalee - Lake Trafford Urban WNWMs - � � S„p ♦ .w u�a.., .rx L wwNz wC wrw�� CJ J p fu(Sz 1b �-.` 1,erq `i ��1 w.l s,w a• OR �. fA0 p 1 �'� La,M COVw 1.000 O-alpllaw �.. W+K,w w 0 Ol! Oi .. C 1ReCou1tV Figure 5 -4 Lake Trafford Urban Wetlands - Soils Immokalee - Lake Trafford Urban Wetlands - Soils IMMOKALEE AREA MASTER PLAN DATA & ANALYSIS Prepared for COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY and the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DECEMBER 2010 3 Support Documentation Conservation and Coastal Management Element — Lake Trafford /Camp Keais Strand System Policies 6.1.2. and 6.2.5. BCC Transmittal Hearing 4 -24 -12 Figure 5 -5 Lake Trafford Urban Wetlands per SFWMD Immokalee -Lake Trafford Urban Wetlands with 2004 SFWMD Wetlands + cmco.Ry The proposed FLUM incorporates the updated Wetlands Overlay and identifies it as the Wetlands Connected To Lake Trafford /Camp Keais Strand System Overlay (LT /CKSSO). The revised area encompasses 1,492.5 acres. Map 5 -3 identifies the current land uses within the Overlay. To help protect this environmentally sensitive area from developmental impacts, the IAMP proposes to limit any residential development within the LT /CKSSO to a maximum of four (4) dwelling units per acre. This would result in a reduction in the overall development potential by 661 base density units and 6,195 units with density bonuses. Table 5 -17 identifies the Proposed FLU subdistricts within the LT /CKSSO and the how the density limitation will impact the total buildout potential of the IAMP. IMMOKALEE AREA MASTER PLAN DATA & ANALYSIS Prepared for COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY and the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DECEMBER 2010 4 ILA 5209 =62 05119 X61,6 _.,1 BuH00 E?�5110a16M9 _ �` �.�•X'AO ®5609x16250 L,.J P4�rrN ['�''�5]20 X6260 _ ul�lMif ;j �0• =6100 =6100 'WMVRMen6�m W":006110 612 �artl m ...Umsixeo x16120x1612 WMP FlW6Yn6stlf x�61T9x�6159 ` mcMNtro Urtan wtl•M06 x16N0 '� q �.i.,,, 6160x16500 ♦ =6112 ,_J ,120 xx1819t X6510 —� qp X6300 .yam X6210 ` WIM s!W -N9To gow w 1 r IN �M + cmco.Ry The proposed FLUM incorporates the updated Wetlands Overlay and identifies it as the Wetlands Connected To Lake Trafford /Camp Keais Strand System Overlay (LT /CKSSO). The revised area encompasses 1,492.5 acres. Map 5 -3 identifies the current land uses within the Overlay. To help protect this environmentally sensitive area from developmental impacts, the IAMP proposes to limit any residential development within the LT /CKSSO to a maximum of four (4) dwelling units per acre. This would result in a reduction in the overall development potential by 661 base density units and 6,195 units with density bonuses. Table 5 -17 identifies the Proposed FLU subdistricts within the LT /CKSSO and the how the density limitation will impact the total buildout potential of the IAMP. IMMOKALEE AREA MASTER PLAN DATA & ANALYSIS Prepared for COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY and the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DECEMBER 2010 4 Support Documentation Conservation and Coastal Management Element - Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System Policies 6.1.2. and 6.2.5. BCC Transmittal Hearing 4 -24 -12 Table 5 -16 LT/CKSSO FLUAcreages and Densities LT /CKSSO FLU Abbre V. Acres Maximu m Units Permitte d in Overlay Change in Number of Max. Base Density Units Permitted by Subdistrict Change in Number of Max. Bonus Density Units Permitted by Subdistrict (4 du /ac) (base) Chang (bonus) Change Commercial Mixed Use CMU 33.4 133.6 534.4 -400.8 668.0 -534.4 Industrial Mixed Use IMU 1.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Immokalee Regional Airport APO 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Industrial IN 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Low Residential LR 1,193.0 4,772.0 4,772.0 0.0 9,544.0 - 4,772.0 Medium Residential MR 25.6 102.4 153.6 -51.2 358.4 -256.0 High Residential HR 52.7 210.8 421.6 -210.8 843.2 -632.4 Recreational /Tourist RT 10.8 43.2 43.2 0.0 43.2 0.0 Seminole Reservation SR 175.3 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Total 1,492.5 5,262.0 5,924.8 -662.8 10,212.0 - 6,194.8 IMMOKALEE AREA MASTER PLAN DATA & ANALYSIS Prepared for COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY and the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DECEMBER 2010 5 As approved by CCPC on 3-6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Intergovernmental Coordination Element— BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -8 -12 Policy 1.3: [Revised text, page 3] The Collier County Comprehensive Planning Depart Section shall continue to prepare and review the Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR) as an annual level of service monitoring report for the capital facilities included within the Growth Management Plan. The purpose of this report is to provide the affected entities with the necessary information to evaluate and coordinate level of service standards. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 2: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 3] The Ceuf * , shall e Coordinate its County land use planning strategy, including an assessment of proposed development, with that of other governmental and private entities. Policy 2.1: [Revised text, page 4] Collier County will continue to identify, develop, and pursue areas where intergovernmental land use planning and level of service agreements are needed between the County and respee-tive appropriate governmental or private entities. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.6: [Revised text, page 4] The County shall continue to coordinate with The District School Board of Collier County for collaborative planning and decision making on population projections, the public school site selection for new public educational and ancillary facilities, and the location and extension of public facilities subject to concurrency, to support existing and proposed public educational facilities in areeer-danee with the gener-al inter-laeal Agr-eemet4 adopted on May , 200; by the Collier Eeu*ty SeheelBeofd eaid- -en May 27, 20033 the Board of County msss , eald as subsequefttly amended and restated, with — effeeti date ef Deeembef 2008, and the Seheol R-e-ar-d and en- May 27, by the Beafd ef County Ce * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.8: [Revised text, page 4] The County shall coordinate with the South Florida Water Management District and other regulatory agencies in implementing the Growth Management Plan. Policy 2.9: [Revised text, page 4] The County shall continue to coordinate with The District School Board of Collier County for the regulatory review of residential development for school concurrency i4ft - ac6A__r -d :R_ee Piiii See4ieft 163.3180(13) Fier-ida Statutes. Words underlined are added; words struGk thFough are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dewlale4tfek awgh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 2 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Intergovernmental Coordination Element— BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -8 -12 OBJECTIVE 3: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 5] C^"i °r G^u.,,y shall a Develop procedures to identify and implement joint planning areas for the purposes of municipal annexation, municipal incorporation and joint infrastructure services areas. Policy 3.1 [Revised text, page 5] Based upon -Seetiaii W (3)(Florida Admitaistfalive G '' , Collier County shall work with the local municipalities to identify and implement joint planning areas and/or joint infrastructure service areas for the purpose of planning for potential future municipal annexation of such areas. The identified joint planning areas and/or joint infrastructure service areas shall be depicted on the County's Future Land Use Map series. EAR -ICE - BCC: CCPC Consent FINAL 2/17/12 &WES Planning ServiceslComprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSIBCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments\Elements\ICE BCC trans - CV- cs1EAR -based GMPAs_CCPC Transmittal Recommendation_ICE.dou CV /cs Words underlined are added; words stniGk thFough are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words de��wo are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 Goal, Objectives and Policies Future Land Use Element (FLUE) IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES GOAL: TO GUIDE LAND USE DECISION - MAKING SO AS TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A HIGH QUALITY NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT WITH A WELL PLANNED MIX OF COMPATIBLE LAND USES WHICH PROMOTE THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE CONSISTENT WITH STATE PLANNING REQUIREMENTS AND LOCAL DESIRES. [No change to text — provided for context, page 11 ] OBJECTIVE l: [No change to text — provided for context, page 11] Unless otherwise permitted in this Growth Management Plan, new or revised uses of land shall be consistent with designations outlined on the Future Land Use Map. The Future Land Use Map and companion Future Land Use Designations, Districts and Sub - districts shall be binding on all Development Orders effective with the adoption of this Growth Management Plan. Standards and permitted uses for each Future Land Use District and Subdistrict are identified in the Designation Description Section. Through the magnitude, location and configuration of its components, the Future Land Use Map is designed to coordinate land use with the natural environment including topography, soil and other resources; promote a sound economy; coordinate coastal population densities with the Regional Hurricane Evacuation Plan; and discourage unacceptable levels of urban sprawl. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.4: [Revised text, page 12] The CONSERVATION Future Land Use Designation sha44 may include a Future Land Use District. Policy 1.5: [re- lettered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002 -32 and 2002 -54] [Revised text, page 12] Overlays and Special Features shall include: A. Area of Critical State Concern Overlay B. North Belle Meade Overlay C. Natural Resource Protection Area Overlays D. Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay E. Airport Noise Area Overlay F. Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay G. Urban-Rural Fringe Transition Zone Overlay H. Coastal High Hazard Area Boundary I. Incorporated Areas Words underlined are added; words strusk through are deleted - as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words �� are deleted - as recommended by CCPC. FINAL I As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 2: [No change to text — provided for context, page 12] The coordination of land uses with the availability of public facilities shall be accomplished through the Concurrency Management System of the Capital Improvements Element and implemented through the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance of the Land Development Code. Policy 2.1: [Revised text, page 12] The County shall prepare annually the Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR) on Public Facilities which shall include a determination of the existing conditions of capital public facilities, determine the remaining available capacity, forecast future needs in the five year capital improvement schedule and identify needed improvements and funding to maintain the level of service adopted in Policy 4-14 1.5 of the Capital Improvements Element. * ** * ** * ** * ** - * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.4 [Revised text, page 13] Pursuant to Rule 9J- 5.0055(6)(a) 3., Florida Administrative Code and the Urban Infill and Urban Redevelopment Strategy contained in this Element, development located within the South U.S. 41 Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) (See Map TR -4) may be exempt from transportation concurrency requirements, so long as impacts to the transportation system are mitigated using the procedures set forth in Policy 5.5 of the Transportation Element. Developments within the South U.S. 41 TCEA that do not obtain certification pursuant to Policy 5.6 of the Transportation Element shall meet all concurrency requirements. Whether or not a concurrency exception is requested, developments shall be subject to a concurrency review for the purpose of reserving capacity for those trips associated with the development and maintaining accurate counts of the remaining capacity on the roadway network. Policy 2.5 [Revised text, pages 13 -14] The County slid has designated Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMA) to encourage compact urban development where an integrated and connected network of roads is in place that provides multiple, viable alternative travel paths or modes for common trips. Words underlined are added; words 6i thF ► are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words e st-wila-l- IhFowgh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 2 OWN _ ... . _ . ._ .. 0001�11411 W1,101 .. �- Nn Developments within the South U.S. 41 TCEA that do not obtain certification pursuant to Policy 5.6 of the Transportation Element shall meet all concurrency requirements. Whether or not a concurrency exception is requested, developments shall be subject to a concurrency review for the purpose of reserving capacity for those trips associated with the development and maintaining accurate counts of the remaining capacity on the roadway network. Policy 2.5 [Revised text, pages 13 -14] The County slid has designated Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMA) to encourage compact urban development where an integrated and connected network of roads is in place that provides multiple, viable alternative travel paths or modes for common trips. Words underlined are added; words 6i thF ► are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words e st-wila-l- IhFowgh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 2 _ ... . _ . Developments within the South U.S. 41 TCEA that do not obtain certification pursuant to Policy 5.6 of the Transportation Element shall meet all concurrency requirements. Whether or not a concurrency exception is requested, developments shall be subject to a concurrency review for the purpose of reserving capacity for those trips associated with the development and maintaining accurate counts of the remaining capacity on the roadway network. Policy 2.5 [Revised text, pages 13 -14] The County slid has designated Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMA) to encourage compact urban development where an integrated and connected network of roads is in place that provides multiple, viable alternative travel paths or modes for common trips. Words underlined are added; words 6i thF ► are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words e st-wila-l- IhFowgh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 2 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 Performance within each TCMA shall be measured based on the percentage of lane miles meeting the LOS described in Policies 1.3 and 1.4 of the Transportation Element. Standards within TCMAs are provided in Policy 5.8 of the Transportation Element. New Development within each TCMA shall be consistent with the criteria set forth in Objective 6, and Policies 6.1 through 6.5 of this Element. The following Transportation Concurrency Management Areas are hereby designated: 1. Northwest TCMA - This area is bounded by the Collier - Lee County Line on the north side; the west side of the I -75 right -of -way on the east side; Pine Ridge Road on the south side; and, the Gulf of Mexico on the west side (See Map TR -5). 2. East Central TCMA - This area is bounded by Pine Ridge Road on the north side; Collier Boulevard on the east side; Davis Boulevard on the south side, and; Livingston Road extended) on the west side (See Map TR -6). * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3: [No change to text - provided for context, page 14] Land Development Regulations have been adopted to implement this Growth Management Plan pursuant to Chapter 163.3202, Florida Statutes (F.S.), in order to ensure protection of natural and historic resources, ensure the availability of land for utility facilities, promote compatible land uses within the airport noise zone, and to provide for management of growth in an efficient and effective manner. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 4: [No change to text - provided for context, page 16] In order to improve coordination of land uses with natural and historic resources, public facilities, economic development, housing and urban design, the Future Land Use Element shall be continually refined through detailed planning. Future studies might address specific geographic or issue areas. All future studies must be consistent with the Growth Management Plan and further its intent. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** . * ** Policy 4.5: [Revised text, page 16] An Industrial Land Use Study has been developed and a summary of the Study has been incorporated into the support document of this Growth Management Plan. The Study includes a detailed inventory of industrial uses, projections of demand for industrial land, and recommendations for future land use allocations and locational criteria. The detailed inventory of industrial land uses will be periodically ubdated. Subsee ° -_* ti4 pipmnliati tj4p r iiNuuw to Laic. industfial hand Use Stud�- * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words Neagh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words deah'a #€ael 4 are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 3 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 Policy 4.7: [Revised text, page 17] The Board of County Commissioners may consider whether to adopt redevelopment plans for existing commercial and residential areas. Such plans may include alternative land uses, modifications to development standards, and incentives that may be necessary to encourage redevelopment. Such redevelopment plans may only be prepared by the County or its agent unless otherwise authorized by the Board of County Commissioners. The Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Plan was adopted by the Board on Mar-oh 14, 2000 June 13, 2000; it encompasses the Bayshore Drive corridor and the triangle area formed by US 41 East, Davis Boulevard and Airport- Pulling Road. The h=okalee Redevelopment Plan was adopted by the Board on June 13, 2000. Other specific areas that may be considered by the Board of County Commissioners for redevelopment include, but are not necessarily limited to: a. Pine Ridge Road, between U.S. 41 North and Goodlette -Frank Road; b. U.S. 41 North in Naples Park; and, C. Bonita Beach Road between Vanderbilt Drive and the west end of Little Hickory Shores #1 Subdivision. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 5: [No change to text — provided for context, page 18] In order to promote sound planning, protect environmentally sensitive lands and habitat for listed species while protecting private property rights, ensure compatibility of land uses and further the implementation of the Future Land Use Element, the following general land use policies shall be implemented upon the adoption of the Growth Management Plan. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.3: [Revised text, page 19] Discourage unacceptable levels of urban sprawl in order to minimize the cost of community facilities by: confining urban intensity development to areas designated as Urban on the Future Land Use Map; requiring that any Elves additions to the Urban Designated Areas be contiguous to an existing Urban Area boundary; and, encouraging the use of creative land use planning techniques and innovative approaches to development in the County's Agricultural /Rural designated area, which will better serve to protect environmentally sensitive Words underlined are added; words strUsk through are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words d -W-ble ratwok ihFough are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 4 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 areas, maintain the economic viability of agriculture and other predominantly rural land uses, and provide for cost efficient delivery of public facilities and services. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.14: [pages 21 -22] [note: revisions to this policy are not depicted below, pending action on a new Interlocal Agreement] Public educational plants and ancillary plants: a. Existing public educational plants and ancillary plants: The sites containing existing public educational plants (schools and associated on -site facilities, including sports stadiums, gymnasiums and recreation areas) and ancillary plants (support facilities, including administrative offices, transportation facilities, maintenance yards, and bus barns) are depicted on the Future Land Use Map Series and Public School Facilities Element Map Series. This includes four sites where educational plants have been approved but construction either has not commenced or is not completed. More detailed descriptions or depictions of all of the sites containing these existing educational plants and ancillary plants are contained in the FLUE Support Document. Expansion of these educational plants and ancillary plants on these existing sites, as well as expansions to the sites themselves, are subject to the provisions outlined in the general Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and as subsequently amended and restated, with an effective date of December 2008, and subject to the implementing land development regulations to be adopted; and, shall be subject to the School Board Review (SBR) Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and subject to the implementing land development regulations. b. Existing sites for future public educational plants: The Collier County School Board has acquired numerous sites for which educational plants are planned for future development; these sites contain no existing educational plants. These sites are consistent with locational criteria established by the SBR Interlocal Agreement and as contained in the FLUE, GGAMP, or 1AMP, as applicable, and are allowed within the existing zoning district on the property. These sites are depicted on the Future Land Use Map Series and Public School Facilities Element Map Series. Development of the mapped sites shall be subject to the provisions of the general Interlocal Agreement adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and as subsequently amended and restated, with an effective date of December 2008, and subject to the implementing land development regulations to be adopted; and, shall be subject to the School Board Review (SBR) Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and subject to the implementing land development regulations. C. Existing sites for future public ancillary plants: The Collier County School Board has acquired sites for which ancillary plants are planned for future development; these sites contain no existing ancillary plants. These sites are consistent with locational criteria Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thfeugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words deuhle; stpus-k kFaugh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 5 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 established by the SBR Interlocal Agreement and as contained in the FLUE, GGAMP, or IAMP, as applicable, and are allowed within the existing zoning district on the property. These sites are depicted on the Future Land Use Map Series and Public School Facilities Element Map Series. Development of the mapped sites shall be subject to the provisions of the general Interlocal Agreement adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and as subsequently amended and restated, with an effective date of December 2008, and subject to the implementing land development regulations to be adopted; and, shall be subject to the School Board Review (SBR) Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and subject to the implementing land development regulations. d. Future sites for public educational plants and ancillary plants: As additional sites for educational plants and ancillary plants are acquired by the Collier County School Board and deemed to be consistent with the FLUE, GGAMP, or IAMP, as applicable, and allowed by existing zoning on the site, these sites will be added to the Future Land Use Map Series and Public School Facilities Element Map Series, as provided for in the general Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and as subsequently amended and restated, with an effective date of December 2008, and subject to the implementing land development regulations to be adopted; and, shall be subject to and the School Board Review (SBR) Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners. Future development of these sites will be subject to the provisions of the aforementioned general Interlocal Agreement and SBR Interlocal Agreement, and subject to the implementing land development regulations. Prior to site acquisition, the Collier County School District will provide notification to property owners as follows: 1) for sites located within the Urban Designated Area of the Future Land Use Element of the Growth Management Plan, notices shall be sent to all owners of property within 500 linear feet of the property lines of the site under consideration for acquisition; 2) for sites not located within the Urban Designated Area of the FLUE of the Growth Management Plan, notices shall be sent to all owners of property within 1,000 linear feet of the property lines of the site under consideration for acquisition. At the public hearing to consider the land acquisition, all public commentary received as a result of these notices will be provided to the Collier County School Board. e. Zoning district provisions for future educational plants: Except to the extent that such would be in conflict with the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District adopted on June 19, 2002, or the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay adopted on October 22, 2002, all future educational plants shall be allowed in zoning districts as follows: (1) Educational plants are prohibited in the Residential Tourist (RT), Golf Course (GC), Conservation (CON), Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicle Campground (TTRVC), Business Park (BP), and Industrial (I) zoning districts. (2) Educational plants are permitted by right in all other zoning districts. However, for a high school facility to be located in any residential zoning district, or Estates (E) Words underlined are added; words stFuGk thFough are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words gh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 6 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 zoning district, or residential component of a PUD, a formal compatibility review and determination is required, as set forth in the general Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and as subsequently amended and restated, with an effective date of December 2008, and the School Board Review (SBR) Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 200' ) by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners. f Zoning district provisions for future ancillary plants: Except to the extent that such would be in conflict with the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District adopted on June 19, 2002, or the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay adopted on October 22, 2002, all future ancillary plants shall be allowed in zoning districts as follows: (1) Ancillary plants are prohibited in the Residential Single Family (RSF -1 through RSF- 6), Mobile Home (MH), Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicle Campground (TTRVC), Golf Course (GC), and Conservation (CON) zoning districts. (2) Ancillary plants are permitted by right in the General Commercial (C -4), Heavy Commercial (C -5), and Industrial (1) zoning districts. (3) Ancillary plants are permitted by conditional use approval in all other zoning districts. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Objective 6 [Revised text, page 23] Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMAs) are geographically compact areas designated in local government comprehensive plans where intensive development exists, or such development is planned. New development within a TCMA shall occur in a manner that will ensure an adequate level of mobility (as defined in Policy 5.8 of the Transportation Element) and further the achievement of the following identified important state planning goals and policies: discouraging the proliferation of urban sprawl, protecting natural resources, protecting historic resources, maximizing the efficient use of existing public facilities, and promoting public transit, bicycling, walking and other alternatives to the single occupant automobile. Transportation Concurrency Management Areas ar-e hereby have been established in the specific geographic areas described in Policy 2.5 of this Element. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 6.3: [Revised text, page 24] In order to be exempt from link specific concurrency, new residential development or redevelopment within Collier County's designated Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMAs) shall utilize at least two of the following Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies, as may be applicable: a) Including neighborhood commercial uses within a residential project. b) Providing transit shelters within the development (must be coordinated with Collier County Transit). Words underlined are added; words stFuGk thaegh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words da 1hro, ah are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 7 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 c) Providing bicycle and pedestrian facilities, with connections to abutting commercial properties. 25,14o of the units) within the development. e) d) 1,1ehieul Providing vehicular access to abutting commercial properties. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 7 [Revised text, page 24] In an effort to support the Dover, Kohl & Partners publication, Toward Better Places: The Community Character Plan for Collier County, Florida, promote smart growth policies, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and adhere to the existing development character of Collier County, the following policies shall be implemented for new development and redevelopment projects, where applicable. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 7.3 [Revised text, page 24] All new and existing developments shall be encouraged to connect their local streets and /or their interconnection points with adjoining neighborhoods or other developments regardless of land use type. The interconnection of local streets between developments is also addressed in Policy 9.3 of the Transportation Element. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 7.7 [Revised text, page 25] The G^,,.,w„,nity Development and gnvir-en+nefftal Sen,iees Growth Management Division will continue to research smart growth practices in an effort to improve the future of Collier County by specifically addressing land use and transportation planning techniques for inclusion in future land development regulations. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION SECTION [No change to text — provided for context, page 26] The following section describes the land use designations shown on the Future Land Use Map. These designations generally indicate the types of land uses for which zoning may be requested. However, these land use designations do not guarantee that a zoning request will be approved. Requests may be denied by the Board of County Commissioners based on criteria in the Land Development Code or on special studies completed for the County. I. URBAN DESIGNATION [No change to text — provided for context, page 26] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** A. Urban Mixed Use District [No change to text — provided for context, page 28] Words underlined are added; words stFYGk t#paug# are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 8 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** B. DENSITY RATING SYSTEM: [No change to text — provided for context, page 47] This Density Rating System is only applicable to areas designated on the Future Land Use Map as: Urban, Urban Mixed Use District; and, on a very limited basis, Agricultural /Rural. It is not applicable to the Urban areas encompassed by the Immokalee Area Master Plan and the Golden Gate Area Master Plan; these two Elements have their own density provisions. The Density Rating System is applicable to that portion of the Urban Coastal Fringe Subdistrict to the extent that the residential density cap of 4 dwelling units per acre is not exceeded, except for the density bonus provisions for Affordable Housing and Transfer of Development Rights, and except as provided for in the Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay. The final determination of permitted density via implementation of this Density Rating System is made by the Board of County Commissioners through an advertised public hearing process (rezone or Stewardship Receiving Area designation). 1. The Density Rating System is applied in the following manner: [Revised text, page 48] a. Within the applicable Urban Designated Areas, a base density of 4 residential dwelling units per gross acre may be allowed, though not an entitlement. This base level of density may be adjusted depending upon the location and characteristics of the project. For purposes of calculating the eligible number of dwelling units for a project (gross acreage multiplied by eligible number of dwelling units per acre), the total number of dwelling units may be rounded up by one unit if the dwelling unit total yields a fraction of a unit .5 or greater. Acreage to be used for calculating density is exclusive of: the commercial and industrial portions of a project, except where authorized in a Subdistrict, such as the Orange Blossom Mixed -Use Subdistrict; and, mixed residential and commercial uses as provided for in the C -1 through C -3 zoning districts in the Collier County Land Development Code; and, portions of a project for land uses having an established equivalent residential density in the Collier County Land Development Code. b. Within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict, the Density Rating System is applicable for the Affordable- workforce Housing Density Bonus only, as specifically provided for in that Subdistrict. C. Within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay (RLSA), the Density Rating System is applicable for the Affordable - workforce Housing Density Bonus only, as specifically provided for in the RLSA for Stewardship Receiving Areas. d. This Density Rating System only applies to residential dwelling units. This Density Rating System is not applicable to accessory dwellings or accessory structures that are not intended and/or not designed and/or not authorized for permanent occupancy, and is not applicable to accessory dwellings or accessory structures intended for rental or other commercial use; such accessory dwellings and structures include guest Words underlined are added; words stFUGk-thFoug# are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words le are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 9 As approved by CCPC on 3-6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 houses, servants quarters, mother -in -law's quarters, cabanas, guest suites, and the like. e. All new residential zoning located within Districts, Subdistricts and Overlays identified above that are subject to this Density Rating System shall be consistent with this Density Rating System, except as provided in: 1) Policy 5.1 of the Future Land Use Element. 2) The Urban Mixed Use District for the "vested" Port of the Islands development. 3) The Buckley Mixed Use Subdistrict. 4) The Commercial Mixed Use Subdistrict. 5) The Vanderbilt Beach/Collier Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict. 6) Livingston/Radio Road Commercial Infill Subdistrict. 7) Vanderbilt Beach Road Neighborhood Commercial Subdistrict. 2. Density Bonuses [No change to text — provided for context, page 48] Consistency with the following characteristics may add to the base density. Density bonuses are discretionary, not entitlements, and are dependent upon meeting the criteria for each bonus provision and compatibility with surrounding properties, as well as the rezone criteria in the Land Development Code. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** a. Conversion of Commercial Zoning Bonus: * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** b. Proximity to Mixed Use Activity Center or Interchange Activity Center: [Revised text, page 49] If the project is within one mile of a Mixed Use Activity Center or Interchange Activity Center and located within a residential density band, 3 residential units per gross acre may be added. The density band around a Mixed Use Activity Center or Interchange Activity Center shall be measured by the radial distance from the center of the intersection around which the Mixed Use Activity Center or Interchange Activity Center is situated. If 50% or more of a project is within the density band, the additional density applies to the gross acreage of the entire project. Density bands are designated on the Future Land Use Map and shall not apply within the Estates Designation or for properties within the Tre Congestion Coastal High Hazard Area. C. Affordable - Workforce Housing Bonus: * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words Neagh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dabibla stmak thFaw@h are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 10 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 d. Residential In -fill: * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** e. Roadway Access [Revised text, page 50] If the project has direct access to two or more arterial or collector roads as identified in the Transportation Element, one residential dwelling unit per gross acre may be added. Density credits based on future roadways will be awarded if the developer commits to construct a portion of the roadway (as determined by the County Transportation Department) or the road is scheduled for completion during the first five years of the Capital Improvements Plan. The Roadway Access bonus is not applicable to properties located within the Traffi . Congestion Coastal High Hazard Area 3. Density Reduction Consistency with the following characteristic would subtract density: [Revised text, pages 50 -51 ] a. TFa ffi," Congestion Coastal High Hazard Area If the project lies within the T"affi" Gangesti Coastal High Hazard Area, an s identified as "" feet +^ long range +""ffi" eanges `=�-, one dwelling unit per gross acre shall would be subtracted from the eligible base density of four dwelling units per acre - except for those properties within the Coastal High Hazard Area in Section 1 Township 50 South. Range 25 East. The Traff:e Congestion LVG1Q i� Coastal High Hazard Area boundary is generally shown on the Future Land Use Map and is more precisely shown in the Future Land Use Map series; and eensist all lands lying tle seaward of that a boundary are within the Coastal High Hazard Area. fiiafk ^a by Aifpet4 Pulling v ^"a ( d + Rattlesnake 14affffneek Read eansistei t with the Mixed Use e Aet4yity Ge 's fesidepAial density band leeated at the southwest quadfaRl of the ii4efseetien 19 b � east „+ exelu ive-of the ieWying T T b d + ,d ! 1 - n a of t islands, Plantation island, and Ghokeleskee). Pr-epef4ies adjaeen4 to the Tr-af4e > > if tha� pfapefty also Gangestien Area it will net be- subjee+ to the density r- eduetren. Fw+herfftere,-the deasity feduetion shall Hot apply to-devele----ts laea4ed within the Sou�-h U.S. 41. T(`T n e•, tii u within rnatSF9ICCnTe - 1 Y11"iF DC 4, and T- r-ansp housing Elemen4 Peheies 5.5 and 5.6, and FLUE Pokey 2.4) that obtain an emeeption from pai4 ef the plan ef development. This feduetion shall likewise not be applied 4& Words underlined are added; words Haugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 11 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** C. Urban Commercial District [No change to text — provided for context, page 53] This District is intended to accommodate almost all new commercial zoning; a variety of residential uses, including higher densities for properties not located within the Urban Coastal Fringe or Urban Residential Fringe Subdistricts; and a variety of non - residential uses. 1. Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict [Revised text, pages 53 -57] Mixed Use Activity Centers have been designated on the Future Land Use Map Series identified in the Future Land Use Element. The locations are based on intersections of major roads and on spacing criteria. When this Plan was originally adopted in 1989, there were 21 Activity Centers. There are now 19 Activity Centers, listed below, which comprise approximately 3,000 acres; this includes 3 Interchange Activity Centers ( #4, 9, 10) which will be discussed separately under the Interchange Activity Center Subdistrict. Two Activity Centers, 419 and 21, have been deleted as they are now within the incorporated City of Marco Island. # 1 Immokalee Road and Airport- Pulling Road # 2 US 41 and Immokalee Road # 3 Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard # 4 I -75 and Immokalee Road (Interchange Activity Center) # 5 US 41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road # 6 Davis Boulevard and Santa Barbara Boulevard # 7 Rattlesnake - Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard # 8 Airport- Pulling Road and Golden Gate Parkway # 9 I -75 and Collier Boulevard and Davis Boulevard (Interchange Activity Center) 410 I -75 and Pine Ridge Road (Interchange Activity Center) #11 Vanderbilt Beach Road and Airport- Pulling Road # 12 US 41 and Pine Ridge Road #13 Airport- Pulling Road and Pine Ridge Road #14 Goodlette -Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway #15 Golden Gate Parkway and Coronado Boulevard #16 US 41 and Airport- Pulling Road #17 US 41 and Rattlesnake - Hammock Road #18 US 41 and Collier Boulevard #20 US 41 and Wiggins Pass Road The Mixed -Use Activity Center concept is designed to concentrate almost all new commercial zoning in locations where traffic impacts can readily be accommodated, to avoid strip and disorganized patterns of commercial development, and to create focal points Words underlined are added; words Dough are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words deub4e 64W& ti9F@W@h are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 12 VM 1 , .. .. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** C. Urban Commercial District [No change to text — provided for context, page 53] This District is intended to accommodate almost all new commercial zoning; a variety of residential uses, including higher densities for properties not located within the Urban Coastal Fringe or Urban Residential Fringe Subdistricts; and a variety of non - residential uses. 1. Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict [Revised text, pages 53 -57] Mixed Use Activity Centers have been designated on the Future Land Use Map Series identified in the Future Land Use Element. The locations are based on intersections of major roads and on spacing criteria. When this Plan was originally adopted in 1989, there were 21 Activity Centers. There are now 19 Activity Centers, listed below, which comprise approximately 3,000 acres; this includes 3 Interchange Activity Centers ( #4, 9, 10) which will be discussed separately under the Interchange Activity Center Subdistrict. Two Activity Centers, 419 and 21, have been deleted as they are now within the incorporated City of Marco Island. # 1 Immokalee Road and Airport- Pulling Road # 2 US 41 and Immokalee Road # 3 Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard # 4 I -75 and Immokalee Road (Interchange Activity Center) # 5 US 41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road # 6 Davis Boulevard and Santa Barbara Boulevard # 7 Rattlesnake - Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard # 8 Airport- Pulling Road and Golden Gate Parkway # 9 I -75 and Collier Boulevard and Davis Boulevard (Interchange Activity Center) 410 I -75 and Pine Ridge Road (Interchange Activity Center) #11 Vanderbilt Beach Road and Airport- Pulling Road # 12 US 41 and Pine Ridge Road #13 Airport- Pulling Road and Pine Ridge Road #14 Goodlette -Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway #15 Golden Gate Parkway and Coronado Boulevard #16 US 41 and Airport- Pulling Road #17 US 41 and Rattlesnake - Hammock Road #18 US 41 and Collier Boulevard #20 US 41 and Wiggins Pass Road The Mixed -Use Activity Center concept is designed to concentrate almost all new commercial zoning in locations where traffic impacts can readily be accommodated, to avoid strip and disorganized patterns of commercial development, and to create focal points Words underlined are added; words Dough are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words deub4e 64W& ti9F@W@h are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 12 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 within the community. Mixed Use Activity Centers are intended to be mixed -use in character. Further, they are generally intended to be developed at a human- scale, to be pedestrian- oriented, and to be interconnected with abutting projects — whether commercial or residential. Street, pedestrian pathway and bike lane interconnections with abutting properties, where possible and practicable, are encouraged. Allowable land uses in Mixed Use Activity Centers include the full array of commercial uses, residential uses, institutional uses, hotel /motel uses at a maximum density of 26 units per acre, community facilities, and other land uses as generally allowed in the Urban designation. The actual mix of the various land uses shall be determined during the rezoning process based on consideration of the factors listed below. Except as restricted below under the provision for Master Planned Activity Centers, all Mixed Use Activity Centers may be developed with any of the land uses allowed within this Subdistrict. For residential -only development, if a project is located within the boundaries of a Mixed Use Activity Center which is not within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict or- Ur-ban Eel -singe Subdist and is not within the Coastal High Hazard Area, up to 16 residential units per gross acre may be permitted. If such a project is located within the boundaries of a Mixed Use Activity Center which is within the gr-ba Geast l F-fifig S4&tfiet Coastal High Hazard Area, the eligible density shall be limited to four dwelling units per acre, except as a" .., °a b, t�"e ' °�� *• ting system. If such a project is located 11V YY Vll UV within the boundaries of a Mixed Use Activity Center which is within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict, eligible density shall be as allowed by that Subdistrict. For a residential -only project located partially within and partially outside of an Activity Center, the density accumulated from the Activity Center portion of the project may be distributed throughout the project. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** The boundaries of Mixed Use Activity Centers have been delineated on the maps located at the end of this section as part of the Future Land Use Map Series. These map boundaries are the actual, fixed boundaries and cannot be adjusted without a comprehensive plan amendment, except as provided below for Master Planned Activity Centers. Master Planned Activity Centers Any of the five Mixed Use Activity Centers listed below may be designated as a Master Planned Activity Center. via the rezoning process. A Master Planned Activity Center is one which has a unified plan of development in the form of a Planned Unit Development, Development of Regional Impact or an area -wide Development of Regional Impact. If choosin, to designate a Mixed Use Activity Center. or portion thereof, as a Master Planned Activity Center, the property Pr-epeAy owners within such Mixed Use Activity Centers shall be required to utilize the Master Planned Activity Center process; as provided below. # 2 US 41 and Immokalee Road # 3 Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard Words underlined are added; words strUsk theagh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words th€®Ugh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 13 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 # 5 US 41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road # 7 Rattlesnake- Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard #14 Goodlette -Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway In recognition of the benefit to the public road network resulting from the coordination of planned land uses and coordinated access points te— the — publ-ie red net-we , Master Planned Activity Centers are encouraged through the allowance of flexibility in the boundaries, and thus location of uses permitted within a designated Mixed Use Activity Center. The boundaries of Master Planned Activity Centers depicted on the Future Land Use Map Series are understood to be flexible and subject to modification as provided for below. However, the acreage within the reconfigured Activity Center shall not exceed that within the existing Activity Center. The actual mix of land uses shall be determined using the criteria for other Mixed Use Activity Centers. All of the following criteria must be met for a project to qualify as a Master Planned Activity Center: 1. The applicant shall have unified control of the majority of a quadrant in a designated Activity Center. Majority of the quadrant shall be defined as at least 51% of the privately owned land within any Activity Center quadrant. However-, if a prere y numer has loss than 51o% ,. 1,' within adr -ant that pr-opefty still Y� iii , request o .mob ,,. 4ef provisions - of - cs- �:��CPc`li-TQse Aetr�i ty Center -Su disc t ux rill + to +L 11 ed Paragraph 2 1. ei P , Fty t less than J u�.a vu "" with 0 aeoesses with adjaeen4 eS within the civ" ceiiter 5, paviiely owned 2. The allowable land uses for a Master Planned Activity Center shall be the same as for other designated Activity Centers; however, a Master Planned Activity Center encompassing the majority of the property in two or more quadrants shall be afforded the flexibility to redistribute a part or all of the allocation from one quadrant to another, to the extent of the unified control. The maximum amount of commercial uses allowed at Activity Center 43 (Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard) is 40 acres per quadrant for a total of 160 acres maximum in the entire Activity Center; the balance of the land area shall be limited to non - commercial uses as allowed in Mixed Use Activity Centers. The maximum amount of commercial uses allowed at Activity Center #7 (Rattlesnake Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard) is 40 acres per quadrant, except that the northeast quadrant may have a total of 59 acres, for a total of 179 acres maximum in the entire Activity Center; the balance of the land area shall be limited to non- commercial uses as allowed in Mixed Use Activity Centers. With respect to the +/- 19 acres in the northeast quadrant of Activity Center 47, said acreage lying adjacent to the east of the Hammock Park Commerce Center PUD, commercial development (exclusive of the allowed "1/4 mile support medical uses ") shall be limited to a total Words underlined are added; words stFUskt#raagh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words do- ----hl A- istp-€lk #weoo are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 14 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 of 185,000 square feet of the following uses: personal indoor self - storage facilities — this use shall occupy no greater than 50% of the total (185,000) building square feet; offices for various contractor/builder construction trade specialists inclusive of the offices of related professional disciplines and services that typically serve those construction businesses or otherwise assist in facilitating elements of a building and related infrastructure, including but not limited to architects, engineers, land surveyors and attorneys — these offices of related professional disciplines and services shall occupy no greater than 50% of the total (185,000) building square feet; warehouse space for various contractor/builder construction trades occupants; mortgage and land title companies; related businesses including but not limited to lumber and other building materials dealers, paint, glass, and wallpaper stores, garden supply stores — all as accessory uses only, accessory to offices for various contractor /builder construction trade specialists or accessory to warehouse space for various contractor /builder construction trades occupants; management associations of various types of buildings or provision of services to buildings /properties; and, fitness centers. The maximum amount of commercial uses allowed at Activity Center 414 (Goodlette -Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway) shall i.,,.,° ° r,° ,: ,im of is 45 acres; for- ° °- hRer -e °l use, the balance of the land uses shall be limited to non- commercial uses as allowed in Mixed Use Activity Centers. 3. The location and configuration of all land uses within a Master Planned Activity Center shall be compatible with and related to existing site features, surrounding development, and existing natural and manmade constraints. Commercial uses shall be oriented so as to provide coordinated and functional transportation access to major roadways serving the Activity Center, and functionally related or integrated with surrounding land uses and the planned transportation network. 4. Adjacent properties within the Activity Center that are not under the unified control of the applicant shall be considered and appropriately incorporated (i.e. pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular interconnections) into the applicant's Master Plan. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** II. AGRICULTURAL/RURAL DESIGNATION [No change to text — provided for context, page 66] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** A. Agricultural/Rural Mixed Use District [No change to text — provided for context, page 67] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stFUGk threugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words �@wbl@ stmel� are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 15 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 B. Rural Fringe Mixed Use District [No change to text — provided for context, page 69] The Rural Fringe Mixed Use District is identified on Future Land Use Map. This District consists of approximately 93,600 acres, or 7% of Collier County's total land area. Significant portions of this District are adjacent to the Urban area or to the semi - rural, rapidly developing, large -lot North Golden Gate Estates platted lands. Agricultural land uses within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District do not represent a significant portion of the County's active agricultural lands. As of the date of adoption of this Plan Amendment, the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District consists of more than 5,550 tax parcels, and includes at least 3,835 separate and distinct property owners. Alternative land use strategies have been developed for the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, in part, to consider these existing conditions. The Rural Fringe Mixed Use District provides a transition between the Urban and Estates Designated lands and between the Urban and Agri cultural /Rural and Conservation designated lands farther to the east. The Rural Fringe Mixed Use District employs a balanced approach, including both regulations and incentives, to protect natural resources and private property rights, providing for large areas of open space, and allowing, in designated areas, appropriate types, density and intensity of development. The Rural Fringe Mixed Use District allows for a mixture of urban and rural levels of service, including limited extension of central water and sewer, schools, recreational facilities, commercial uses and essential services deemed necessary to serve the residents of the District. In order to preserve existing natural resources, including habitat for listed species, to retain a rural, pastoral, or park -like appearance from the major public rights -of- way within this area, and to protect private property rights, the following innovative planning and development techniques are required and /or encouraged within the District. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** 1. Transfer of Development Rights (TDR), and Sending, Neutral, and Receiving Designations: [No change to text — provided for context, page 69] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** C) Sending Lands: Sending Lands are those lands that have the highest degree of environmental value and sensitivity and generally include significant wetlands, uplands, and habitat for listed species. [No change to text — provided for context, page 76] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** 6. Early Entry TDR Bonus: An Early Entry TDR Bonus shall be available in the form of an additional one TDR Credit for each base TDR Credit severed from Sending Lands from March 5, 2004, onward for a period of six and ene hay- ten years after the adoption of the LDC amendment implementing this provision, or until Mar-eh 27, 204-2--_September 27, 2015. Early Entry TDR Bonus Credits may be used after the termination of the bonus period. Words underlined are added; words stn+Gk through are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words d&-ible t#Fow9# are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 16 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 Alternative to above paragraph 6 [this alternative NOT recommended by CCPCJ 6. Raf13'Ei3tf:y TPR Benu An Ear!), EfAff Participation TDR Bonus: A Participation TDR bonus shall be available in the form of an additional one TDR Credit for each base TDR Credit severed from Sending Lands. f em Mate 5 , -2004, enwafd for- a per-iaEl of six and ene half years after- the adeption of the LDG amendment implementing this pr-sian, or until Mafeh 27, 2012. Early E -rrtrY TPR Bentis Credits may be used after- the tefmination of the bonus pefied. The Participation TDR Bonus replaces the prior available Early Entry TDR Bonus and all prior issued Early Entry Bonus TDR Credits issued remain valid until extinguished through expenditure within the TDR program * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** 7. Permitted Uses: Permitted uses are limited to the following: [No change to text — provided for context, page 77] * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** [Revised text, pages 77 -78] f) Essential Services necessary to serve permitted uses identified in Section 5*. 7.a) through 5-.e) 7_e) such as ... * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Conditional Uses: [Revised text, page 78] a) The following uses are conditionally permitted subject to approval through a public hearing process: (1) Essential services not identified above in 4f) 7J). Within one year, Collier County will review essential services currently allowed in the Land Development Code and will define those uses intended to be conditionally permitted in Sending designated lands. During this one -year period or if necessary until a comprehensive plan amendment identifying conditionally permitted essential services, no conditional uses for essential services within Sending designated lands shall be approved. (2) Public facilities, including solid waste and resource recovery facilities, and public vehicle and equipment storage and repair facilities, shall be permitted within Section 25, Township 49S, Range 26E, on lands adjacent to the existing County landfill. This shall not be interpreted to allow for the expansion of the landfill into Section 25 for the purpose of solid waste disposal. (3) Commercial uses accessory to permitted uses �.al 7.c) and 7.d), such as retail sales of produce accessory to farming, or a restaurant accessory to a park or preserve, so long as restrictions or Words underlined are added; words GtFUGk thmug# are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words deuble th %b # are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 17 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 limitations are imposed to insure the commercial use functions as an accessory, subordinate use. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** 4. Exemptions from the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District — [Revised text, page 84] The requirements. limitations and allowances of this District shall not apply to, affect or limit the continuation of existing uses. Existing uses shall include: those uses for which all required permits were issued prior to June 19, 2002; or projects for which a Conditional use or- Rezone petition has been approved by the County prior to June 19, 2002; or, projects for which a Rezone petition has been approved by the County prior to June 19, 2002 — inclusive of all lands not zoned A, Rural Agricultural; or, land use petitions for which a completed application has been submitted prior to June 19, 2002. The continuation of existing uses shall include on -site expansions of those uses if such expansions are consistent with or clearly ancillary to the existing uses. Hereafter, such previously approved developments shall be deemed to be consistent with the Plan's Goals, Objectives and Policies and for the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, and they may be built out in accordance with their previously approved plans. Changes to these previous approvals shall also be deemed to be consistent with the Plan's Goals, Policies and Objectives for the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District as long as they do not result in an increase in development density or intensity. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** V. OVERLAYS AND SPECIAL FEATURES [No change to text — provided for context, page 87] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** H. Coastal High Hazard Area: [Revised text, page 120] Policy 12.2.5 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element (CCME) defines the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA). The CHHA boundary is generally depicted on the Future Land Use Map and is more precisely shown in the Future Land Use Map series; all lands lying seaward of that boundary are within the CHHA. New rezones to permit mobile home development shall not be allowed within the CHHA. The Capital Improvement Element and Conservation and Coastal Management Element both contain policies pertaining to the expenditure of public funds for public facilities within the CHHA. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Future Land Use Map Series [Revised text, final page of FLUE text] Add new Future Land Use Map Series map: Future Land Use Map Activity Center Index Map Words underlined are added; words stfask t#feugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words gh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 18 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Collier Boulevard Community Facility Subdistrict Map Coastal High Hazard Area Map Coastal High Hazard Area Comparison Man * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Future Land Use Map and Map Series [Revised and new maps, following FLUE text] a. Amend countywide Future Land Use Map (FLUM) to: 1. Delete Traffic Congestion Area boundary (correlates to changes in Density Rating System) 2. Revise Coastal High Hazard Area boundary (correlates to changes in Policy 12.2.5 of Conservation and Coastal Management Element and changes in Density Rating System) b. Create new Coastal High Hazard Area Map depicting revised Coastal High Hazard Area boundary — generalized boundary to correlate with that depicted on countywide FLUM and more precise boundary (correlates to changes in Policy 12.2.5 of Conservation and Coastal Management Element, revised CHHA boundary on countywide FLUM, and changes in Density Rating System) C. Create new Coastal High Hazard Area Comparison Han depicting revised Coastal High Hazard Area boundary — generalized boundary to correlate with that depicted on countywide FLUM and more precise boundary — and the now existing (to become former) CHHA boundary for comparison purposes (correlates to changes in Policies 6. 1.1 and 12.2.5 of Conservation and Coastal Management Element and revised CHHA boundary on countywide FLUM) EAR -based amendments — CCPC Transmittal Recommendation - FLUE 3 -21 -12 G: \CDES Planning Services \Comprehensive\2011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTS\BCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments\Elements \FLUE_BCC trans - DW dw/3 -21 -12 Words underlined are added; words stFUsk-t#Fough are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words d-w-bles ssinuak keoo are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 19 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Goal, Objectives and Policies Golden Gate Area Master Plan (GGAMP) GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES [Revised text, page 4] GOAL 1: [Revised text, page 4] TO GUIDE LAND USE AND PUBLIC FACILITY DECISION MAKING Aq=NLE BALANCING AND TO BALANCE THE NEED TO PROVIDE BASIC SERVICES WITH NATURAL RESOURCE CONCERNS THROUGH A WELL PLANNED MIX OF COMPATIBLE LAND USES WHICH ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE, AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE LOCAL RESIDENTS. OBJECTIVE 1.1: [Restructured to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 4] Unless otherwise peFmit4ed in this Master- Plan, new or- Y-evised uses of !and shall be eensistei# with designations outlified an the Golden Gate Afea Futufe Land Use Map. The Golden 9 Subdistfiets shall be binding on all development orders eff-eetive with the adoption of this Ma 121;;;;. Standar-ds and pefmit4ed ustes fia F Q A_!den Gate Area Fu4ffe Land Use Distfiets and Stibdistr-iets me identified in the Land Use Designation Peser-iptioii Seetion of this ElefnefA. OBJECTIVE 1.1: Develop new or revised uses of land shall be consistent with designations outlined on the Golden Gate Area Future Land Use Map and provisions found in the Land Use Designation Description Section of this Element. Policy 1.1.0.1: The Policies under the above Objective shall identify the Future Land Use Designations, Districts, and Subdistricts for the Golden Gate Area. Policy 1.1.0.2: The Land Use Designation Description Section of this Element shall provide the standards and permitted uses for Golden Gate Area Future Land Use Districts and Subdistricts. Policy 1.1.0.3: The Golden Gate Area Future Land Use Map and companion Future Land Use Designations, Districts, and Subdistricts shall be binding on all development orders unless otherwise permitted in this Master Plan effective with the adoption of this Master Plan. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words StFUsIF threagh are deleted - as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words 1Q AtF, -Ak t4a are deleted - as recommended by CCPC. FINAL I As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 OBJECTIVE 1.3: [Restructured to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 6] The r-,,unt , shall ,.,,,, *iaue to p Protect and preserve the valuable natural resources within the Golden Gate area. in aeeer-danee_ Zith *t,° Obj twee and Pelieies .,*a;., °a . ,ithi Goals 6 and 7 Policy 1.3.0.1: The County shall protect and preserve natural resources within the Golden Gate area in accordance with the Objectives and Policies contained within Goals 6 and 7 of the Collier County Conservation and Coastal Management Element. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 1.4: [Restructured to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 6] r^tti °r Cou *t , shall ^^ ^ *inue to ^ Provide a living environment within the Golden Gate Area, which is aesthetically acceptable and enhanees protects the quality of life. Policy 1.4.0.1: [Revised text, page 6] Collier Coun shall provide a living environment that is aesthetically acceptable and fie$ protects the quality of life through the enforcement of the Land Development C;ode and t housing and building applicable codes and laws. Policy 1.4.1: [Revised text, page 6] The County's Code Enforcement Board shall strictly enforce the Land Development Code and other applicable codes and laws to control the illegal storage of machinery, vehicles and junk, and the illegal operation of commercial activities within the Golden Gate Area. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** GOAL 2: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal", revised text, page 7] THE CQLNTY RECOGNIZES THAT T-14E SOUTHERN GOLDEN GATE ESTIATES TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE AREA WHICH LIES SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 75 (ALLIGATOR ALLEY) TO US 41 (EAST TRAIL) IS AN AREA OF SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY AND IS BIOLOGICALLY AND HYDROLOGICALLY IMPORTANT THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE PICAYUNE STRAND RESTORATION PROJECT AS PART OF THE FEDERAL SAVE OUR EVERGLADES PROGRAM. BASED UPON SUCH CONDITIONS, THE STATE HAS ACQUIRED OWNERSHIP OF ALL LANDS Words underlined are added; words stFyGk thmugh are deleted - as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words Ias s-1--wi-al, th-&-.0k1 are deleted - as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 2 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 WITHIN THE SOUTHERN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES (SGGE) PICAYUNE STRAND RESTORATION PROJECT AREA. [Deleted text, page 7] [Deleted text, page 7] N firm ,"1 fed naaintenanee to i,•...kide t,."#; 2� - £ig^irt-6f " ewing amd read suffa p t, ing /5b , , axirg-� will cv„rm, lcc D =_e�' 2.1-.2-- [Deleted text, page 7] Gansisten4 A,ith the Ptiblie Faeilities ElemepA, p4lie water- and sewer- f4eilities shall not -13e Dolie [Deleted text, page 7] Speeial taxing distriets assoeia4ed with inffastfuetuFe impr-eN,efnefAs shall not be er-eated for- of expanded :.,.tom. C'('_GE Pohey • [Deleted text, page 7] The v ,,„t., shall , pj Chapter- 28-25, F.A.E "Bolin ai-, and Rrgtii-atrvrta 99f he Big C=5'pFess AFea ef Gritiea4 St4e Geneei%" to these Golden Gate Estates uftits jqea�ed within the Big OBJECTIVE • • [Deleted text, page 71 e:OMr_esr.� ._. ms M. • [Deleted text, page 8] The Gaufit�, shall difeet inqttifies and ffiake infefm4ion aN,ailable regarding options for- the s . ofie ' 2.2 -.2- [Deleted text, page 8] in CGGz whieh will : el,.,a„ the following pr-oeedufes: Words underlined are added; words stfUGk thMUgh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dale strisk thF@w@h: are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan — BCC Transmittal Nearing 3 -15 -12 • �_. �_. . . ._. 11N. , Un- • �_. �_. GOAL 3: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal ", revised text, page 9] TO PROVIDE FOR BASIC COMMERCIAL SERVICES FOR PURPOSES OF SERVING THE RURAL NEEDS OF GOLDEN GATE ESTATES RESIDENTS, SHORTENING VEHICULAR TRIPS, AND PRESERVING RURAL CHARACTER. OBJECTIVE 3.1: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 9] mMeet the locational and rural design criteria contained within the Estates Designation, Estates - Mixed Use District, Neighborhood Center Subdistrict of this Golden Gate Area Master Plan Element, of the Collier County Growth Management Plan when considering the placement and designation of Neighborhood Centers within Golden Gate Estates sha44. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** GOAL 4: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal ", revised text, page 10] COLLIER COLNTV �D7 A ANP; G EFFORTS WITHIN GOLDEN ATE CITY SHALL SEEK TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE A MIX OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL LAND USES WITHIN GOLDEN GATE CITY THAT PROVIDES FOR THE BASIC NEEDS OF BOTH THE LOCAL RESIDENTS AND THE RESIDENTS OF THE SURROUNDING AREA. Words underlined are added; words stFUGk through are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dEmble - thF@w@ h are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 4 .. _ WP GOAL 3: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal ", revised text, page 9] TO PROVIDE FOR BASIC COMMERCIAL SERVICES FOR PURPOSES OF SERVING THE RURAL NEEDS OF GOLDEN GATE ESTATES RESIDENTS, SHORTENING VEHICULAR TRIPS, AND PRESERVING RURAL CHARACTER. OBJECTIVE 3.1: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 9] mMeet the locational and rural design criteria contained within the Estates Designation, Estates - Mixed Use District, Neighborhood Center Subdistrict of this Golden Gate Area Master Plan Element, of the Collier County Growth Management Plan when considering the placement and designation of Neighborhood Centers within Golden Gate Estates sha44. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** GOAL 4: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal ", revised text, page 10] COLLIER COLNTV �D7 A ANP; G EFFORTS WITHIN GOLDEN ATE CITY SHALL SEEK TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE A MIX OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL LAND USES WITHIN GOLDEN GATE CITY THAT PROVIDES FOR THE BASIC NEEDS OF BOTH THE LOCAL RESIDENTS AND THE RESIDENTS OF THE SURROUNDING AREA. Words underlined are added; words stFUGk through are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dEmble - thF@w@ h are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 4 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 OBJECTIVE 4.1: [Restructured to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 10] resideR4ial a-ad eenu:nefeia4 land uses that fneets the needs of the b . Provide for residential and commercial land uses that meet the needs of the surrounding area in the development and redevelopment within Golden Gate City. Policy 4.0.1: Development and redevelopment within Golden Gate City shall be guided by the residential and commercial needs of the surrounding area_ Policy 4.1.1: [Revised text, page 10] By 996F Collier County shall develop an implementation schedule for the creation of a community - planning program for Golden Gate City. The implementation schedule shall take into consideration the following issues: a) Affordable housing based upon home ownership; b) Commercial re- vitalization, to include: i. Sidewalks ii. Traffic calming measures iii. Improved street lighting; c) Neighborhood parks, open space and recreational centers; d) Crime reduction; e) Consistent enforcement of land development regulations; and, f) Improved lighting for streets and parking areas. Policy 4.1.2: [Revised text, page 10] By 2006r, Collier County shall begin to examine, by holding community meetings, the feasibility of establishing neighborhood -based planning programs within Golden Gate City that focus on the unique or distinct features of the different portions of the community. While focusing on distinct areas within the community, such neighborhood planning efforts as may be established shall not neglect Golden Gate City as a whole. Policy 4.1.3: [Revised text, page 10] By Collier County shall examine the feasibility of crafting land development regulations specific to the Golden Gate City community. Such regulations shall focus on the unique circumstances of this community. GOAL 5: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal ", revised text, page 11 ] P TTT TD E G 03AIT znT rTD DEVELOPMENT 3ATT�l-G �( " ESTZA -TES �Z-. ILL TO BALANCE THE DESIRE BY RESIDENTS FOR URBAN AMENITIES WITHIN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES WITH THE PRESERVATION OF THE AREA'S RURAL CHARACTER, AS DEFINED BY WOODED LOTS, THE KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK, THE ABILITY TO GROW Words underlined are added; words strusk thFeugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words Lek are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 5 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 CROPS, WILDLIFE ACTIVITY, LOW - DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND LIMITATIONS ON COMMERCIAL AND CONDITIONAL USES. OBJECTIVE 5.1: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 11] By 2006; the Collier-County Land Development Code shall be amended to p Provide for new commercial development within Neighborhood Centers. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 5.2: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 11] Balance the provision of public infrastructure '-° b-a'-an^ °a with the need to preserve the rural character of Golden Gate Estates. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.2.2: [Revised text, page 12] The Collier County Parks and Recreation Department shall create a public network of greenway corridors within Golden Gate Estates that interconnects public lands and permanently protected green space. The first segment of gr-eeaway shall be in r'ae° by 2006 The greenway network shall consist of interconnected trails and paths which allow people to move about the Estates Area by means other than motorized vehicles. All greenways shall be constructed within existing or future public rights -of -way. In creating the greenway network, the County shall not employ eminent domain proceedings. Policy 5.2.3: [Revised text, page 12] Recognizing the e-xis6ng residential nature of the land uses surrounding the plaaffed I -75 interchange at Golden Gate Parkway, as well as the restrictions on conditional uses of the Conditional Uses Subdistrict of the Golden Gate Area Master Plan, there shall be no further commercial zoning for properties abutting Golden Gate Parkway between Livingston Road and Santa Barbara Boulevard. No new commercial uses shall be permitted on properties abutting streets accessing Golden Gate Parkway within the above - defined segment. This policy shall not apply to that existing portion of the Golden Gate Estates Commercial Infill Subdistrict, which is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Golden Gate Parkway and Santa Barbara Boulevard. OBJECTIVE 5.3: [Restructured to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 12] By 2006, the Cellier- Ceui+ty hand Develepment Gede sha4l be amended, as neeessaf�-, se as t" Provide for the protection of the rural character of Golden Gate Estates. Words underlined are added; words sett# are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dowbie stpusk thF@w@# are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 6 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Policy 5.3.0.1: These Rural character protection provisions shall provide for the preservation of such rural amenities as, but not limited to, wooded lots, the keeping of livestock, the ability to grow crops, wildlife activity, and low - density residential development. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.3.2: [Revised text, page 12] The Land Development Code shall continue to allow and further encourage the preservation of native vegetation and wildlife indigenous to the Estates Area. GOAL 6: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal ", revised text, page 13] TO PROVIDE FOR A SAFE AND EFFICIENT COUNTY AND LOCAL ROADWAY NETWORK, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME SEEKING TO PRESERVE THE RURAL CHARACTER OF GOLDEN GATE ESTATES IN FUTURE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE GOLDEN GATE AREA SUALL. OBJECTIVE 6.1: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 13] The C;ellier- Eeunty Tfaesperlatien Division will eentinuoi Increase the number of route alternatives for traffic moving through the Golden Gate Area in both east -west and north -south directions, consistent with neighborhood traffic safety considerations, and consistent with the preservation of the area's rural character. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 6.1.2: [Revised text, page 13] Collier County shall continue to coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation to ire implement a study of a potential interchange in the vicinity of I -75 and Everglades Boulevard. OBJECTIVE 6.2: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 13] Increase linkages within the local road system for the purposes of limiting traffic on arterials and major collectors within Golden Gate Estates, shortening vehicular trips, and increasing overall road system capacity, the County will aetively • ork to. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 6.3: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 13] Collier Faun~ y sha,4 ^ Coordinate with local emergency services officials in planning and constructing road improvements within Golden Gate Estates and Golden Gate City to ensure that the access needs of fire department, police and emergency management personnel and vehicles are met. Words underlined are added; words 6tFUGk t#raugh are deleted - as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words stmis* thFowg# are deleted - as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 7 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Policy 6.3.1: [Revised text, page 14] Begs , ing in 2005 + The Collier County Transportation Planning Pepa#me Section shall hold at least one annual public meeting with Golden Gate Area emergency services providers and the local civic association in order to ensure that emergency needs are addressed during the acquisition of right -of -way for design and construction of road improvements. Policy 6.3.2: [Revised text, page 14] B X885, t The Collier County Transportation Planning Depa e t Section shall continue to coordinate with Golden Gate Area emergency services providers to prioritize necessary road improvements related to emergency evacuation needs. GOAL 7: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal ", revised text, page 15] WILL BE TO PROTECTED THE LIVES AND PROPERTY OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER GOLDEN GATE AREA, AS WELL AS THE HEALTH OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES THAT PREPARE FOR, MITIGATE, AND RESPOND TO, NATURAL AND MANMADE DISASTERS. OBJECTIVE 7.1: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, pagel5] Maintain and implement public information programs through the Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services, Collier County Sheriffs Department, Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District, and other appropriate agencies, will eepAi tf to inform residents and visitors of the Greater Golden Gate Area regarding the means to prevent, prepare for, and cope with, disaster situations. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 7.1.3: [Revised text, page 15] B The Collier County r,.,,iffl ,nity Deyelepme,+ .,a E,,.,:,,offf.,°„+,,, S°, -vices Land Development Services Department of the Growth Mana eg ment Division shall evaluate the Land Development Code for Golden Gate Estates and shall eliminate any requirements that are found to be inconsistent with acceptable fire prevention standards. This evaluation process shall be coordinated with the Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District and the Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 7.2: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 15] Ensure that the needs of these entities all applicable emergency services providers to are included and shall be coordinated wM in the overall public project design for capital improvement projects within the Golden Gate Area. Words underlined are added; words stfask thFs+fgh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words e + awgg# are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 8 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Policy 7.2.1: [Revised text, page 15] Preparation of Collier County's annual Schedule of Capital Improvements for projects within the Golden Gate Area shall be coordinated with planners, or the agents or representatives with planning responsibilities, from the Fire Districts, public and private utilities, Emergency Medical Services Department and the Collier County Sheriff's Department to ensure that public project designs are consistent with the needs of these agencies. Policy 7.2.2: [Revised text, page 16] Planners, or the agents or representatives with planning responsibilities, from the Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District, Collier County Emergency Medical Services Department and the Collier County Sheriff's Department shall will receive copies of pre - construction plans for capital improvement projects in the Golden Gate Area and &ka14 will be invited to review and comment on plans for the public projects. OBJECTIVE 7.3: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 16] ALl:ilethe— County Tfanspef4alien Planning PepaFtment is in the of a Developing strategies through the County Pew Growth Management Division — Planning and Regulation for the enhancement of roadway interconnection within Golden Gate City and the Estates Area, including interim measures to assure interconnection shall beeve-leped. Policy 7.3.1: [Revised text, page 16] By 2006, t The Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services, the Collier County Transportation Division, Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District, and other appropriate Federal, State or local agencies, shall begin establishing one or more of the following routes for emergency evacuation purposes: a. An I -75 Interchange eA in the vicinity of Everglades Boulevard. b. Improved emergency access from Everglades Boulevard to 1 -75. c. Construction of a north -south bridge on 23`d Street, SW, between White Boulevard and Golden Gate Boulevard. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 7.3.4: [Revised text, page 16] Beginning in 2006,, County -owned property within Golden Gate Estates shall be subject to an active, on -going management plan to reduce the damage caused by wildfires originating from County -owned properties. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words s#ask thmugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 9 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Land Use Designation Description Section Estates — Mixed Use District: Conditional Uses Subdistrict [Revised text, pages 31 — 34] 2. ESTATES DESIGNATION A. Estates — Mixed Use District 3. Conditional Uses Subdistrict Various types of conditional uses are permitted in the Estates zoning district within the Golden Gate Estates area. In order to control the location and spacing of new conditional uses, one of the following four sets of criteria shall be met: a) Essential Services Conditional Use Provisions: Those Essential Services Conditional Uses, as identified within Section 2.01.03 G of the Collier County Land Development Code, may be allowed anywhere within the Estates Zoning District, except as prohibited in certain Neighborhood Centers, and are defined as: • electric or gas generating plants, • effluent tanks, • major re -pump stations, • sewage treatment plants, including percolation ponds, • hospitals and hospices, • water aeration or treatment plants, • governmental facilities (except for those Permitted Uses identified in Section 2.01.03 of the Land Development Code), • public water supply acquisition, withdrawal, or extraction facilities, and • public safety service facilities, and other similar. facilities. Provision Assessment: This provision, in varying iterations, has existed in the GGAMP since its adoption in 1991 and remains appropriate. However, the LDC reference and/or list of uses may not encompass all essential services, e.g. communication towers which are listed in LDC Sec. 2.01.03 G., Sec. 5.05.09, and in various zoning districts. Additionally, the reference to the Estates zoning district fails to capture all zoning districts found in the Golden Gate Estates area, e.g. P, Public Use zoning at Max Hasse Park. The County recommends revising the LDC reference and/or list of essential services uses to encompass all essential services uses relevant to the Golden Gate Estates area, and expanding the referenced zoning district listed to encompass all relevant zoning districts in Golden Gate Estates and/or adding reference to the Estates Designation. ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stFusk##reugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words POW-th€ are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 10 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Land Use Designation Description Section Estates — Commercial District: Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict [Revised text, pages 38 — 40] 2. ESTATES DESIGNATION B. Estates — Commercial District 3. Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict Recognizing the unique development pattern and characteristics of surrounding land uses, the Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict has been designated on the Golden Gate Area Future Land Use Map. The Subdistrict is comprised of the following properties: Tract 71, Golden Gate Estates, Unit 23; and the East 165 feet of Tract 54, Golden Gate Estates, Unit 23. See Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict Map. a) The Criteria for the Subdistrict are as follows: All commercial development is encouraged to be in the form of a PUD. Projects directly abutting Estates zoned property shall provide, at a minimum, a 75 -foot buffer of retained native vegetation in which no parking or water management uses are permitted; except that, when abutting conditional uses no such buffer is required. Shared parking shall be required with adjoining developments whenever possible. b) Limitation of Uses - Uses shall be limited to the following: • Automobile Service Station; • Barber & Beauty Shops; • Convenience Stores; • Drug Stores; • Food Markets; • Hardware Stores; • Laundries - Self Service Only; • Post Offices and Professional Offices; • Repair Shops - Radio, TV, Small Appliances and Shoes; • Restaurants, including fast food restaurants but not drive -in restaurants • Shopping Center; • Veterinary Clinics with no outside kenneling. Words underlined are added; words fig# are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dewbis thF@w@h are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 11 As approved by CCPC on 3-6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -15 -12 Provision Assessment: The specific list of uses in this subdistrict has existed in the GGAMP since its adoption in 1991 and was taken from a PUD approved prior to 1991. On April 14, 2009, the BCC approved an Appeal of a Zoning Verification Letter (Resolution 2009 -99) having the effect of allowing all uses of the C -2 zoning district in the LDC at that time, under the term "shopping center." The County recommends replacing the term "shopping center" with reference to C -2 uses (perhaps, "All Permitted Uses of the C -2, Convenience Commercial, zoning district in the Collier County Land Development Code, Ordinance 04 -41, as amended, as of April 14, 2009 "). * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** EAR -GGAMP — BCC: CCPC Consent FINAL 3 -15 -12 &MES Planning Servioes\Comprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSIBCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments\Elements\GGAMP_BCC trans - CSIEAR -based GMPAs_CCPC Transmittal Reoommendation_GGAMP.dou CS Words underlined are added; words Haugh are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words stwiek th ewgh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 12 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Economic Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 Goal, Objectives and Policies Economic Element GOAL: [No change to text, page 2] COLLIER COUNTY WILL ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A DIVERSIFIED AND STABLE ECONOMY BY PROVIDING A POSITIVE BUSINESS CLIMATE THAT ASSURES MAXIMUM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHILE MAINTAINING A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE. OBJECTIVE 1 (The Conservation and Enhancement of Natural, Cultural and Social Resources): [Revised text, page 2] Collier County will encourage the conservation and enhancement of those natural, cultural, and social resources that are integral *ral r °rr ° ^ °.'-° f undati^^ to maintaining and expanding that portion of the County's economy toe —C,& ��r which largely relies on seasonal residents and short term visitors and retired residents, r-etir-ement, particularly the recreation, hospitality and tourism industries t-�ted eeanemy, in order to place the County in a an advantageous eempetitive position to enable the retain end and expand lien a these and other similar or related businesses epee ieS. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.2: [Revised text, page 2] Collier County will support the opportunity for development and establishment of hospitals, nursing homes and additional medical related research and manufacturing facilities in order to promote a continuum of care to enhance the quality of life throughout the County. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 2 (Expanding and Enhancing the Hospitality and Tourism Industry): [Revised text, page 3] Collier County will support programs that are designed to expand and enhance the tourism industry. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3 (New and Existing Industries): [No change to text, page 3] Collier County will support programs which are designed to promote and encourage the recruitment of new industry as well as the expansion and retention of existing industries in order to diversify the County's economic base. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thFough are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dew gh are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 1 As approved by CCPC on 3-6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Economic Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 Policy 3.3: [Revised text, page 3] Collier County will suppert tke prepare atien of—an annual report on the progress of economic development and diversification. in the County, specifically as it relates to achieving the obiectives set forth in the five -year economic development plan referenced in Policy 3.1 * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 3.8: [Revised text, page 4] Collier County, in coordination with appropriate entities, will continue programs that encourage and assist in the location of new companies that build on, but not limited to the traditional economic base of Tourism, Retail Trade, Construction and the rg owing; areas of Health and Life Sciences and Computer Software and Services. D.r viny -- [Deleted policy, page 4] b Policy 3.9 48: [Renumbered policy, page 4] Policy 3.10 47: [Renumbered policy, page 4] Policy 3.112: [Renumbered policy, page 4] Policy 3.12 3: [Renumbered policy, page 4] Pokey 3.14-- [Relocated policy, page 4] inelude- . Policy 3.13 5: Policy 3.14 H: [Renumbered policy, page 5] [Renumbered policy, page 5] Policy 3.15: [New policy, page 5] Collier County will obtain and monitor the County's unemployment rate from the United States Department of Labor. Words underlined are added; words stpu* hrough are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dewb1e slim-0- thpaw@b are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 2 1111~ 'InT Policy 3.13 5: Policy 3.14 H: [Renumbered policy, page 5] [Renumbered policy, page 5] Policy 3.15: [New policy, page 5] Collier County will obtain and monitor the County's unemployment rate from the United States Department of Labor. Words underlined are added; words stpu* hrough are deleted — as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words dewb1e slim-0- thpaw@b are deleted — as recommended by CCPC. FINAL 2 As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Economic Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 OBJECTIVE 4: (Nonprofit and Civic Organizations and Local Groups/Programs): [Revised text, page 5] Recognizing the significant economic and social benefits and the overall quality of place attributable in large part to the vast array of nonprofit organizations civic and community associations, and other local groups and programs in Collier County and in the southwest Florida region, the County, where appropriate, will support the community involvement efforts and economic development goals of such organizations, associations, groups and programs. , groups p"= [Deleted policy, page 5] Collier- County will suppaA the eeenemie developfnent initiatives of r-egional flonpr-O& Pokey 4.2: [Deleted policy, page 5] b Pohey-4.3— [Deleted policy, page 5] Collier GoutAy will suppoFt the eeonafnie development effoFts ef leealized organizations. Policy 4.1: [New policy, page 5] Collier Countv will support, where appropriate, the economic development. of regional nonprofit organizations, goals and efforts of countywide organizations and efforts of localized organizations. OBJECTIVE 5 (Expansion and Development of Educational Facilities and Programs): [No change to text, page 5] Collier County will encourage the expansion and development of educational facilities and programs that complement economic development and diversification. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 6 (Development Regulations): [No change to text, page 5] Collier County will maintain a system of development regulations that will promote the accomplishment of the goals, objectives, and policies of this Element. EAR -EE - BCC: CCPC Consent FINAL updated to March 27, 2012 G:ICDES Planning ServiceslComprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSIBCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments\ElementslEconomic _BCC trans - MB- cs1EAR -based GMPAs - CCPC Transmittal Recommendation_Economic.docx MB /cs Words underlined are added; words stFUGk through are deleted - as recommended by staff. Words double underlined are added; words are deleted - as recommended by CCPC. FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Public School Facilities Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 Goals, Objectives and Policies Public Schools Facilities Element (PSFE) GOAL: [Goal provided for contextual purposes only; no change proposed, page 3] TO PROVIDE FOR COORDINATED PLANNING BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TO ESTABLISH A SCHOOL CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO ENSURE ADEQUATE SCHOOL CAPACITY IS AVAILABLE TO ACCOMMODATE ENROLLMENT DEMAND AS IDENTIFIED IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S FINANCIALLY FEASIBLE FIVE -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 2: [Objective provided for contextual purposes only; no change proposed, page 3] The County, in cooperation with the School District, shall ensure a school concurrencv evaluation is performed on all non - exempt residential development to verify that new students can be accommodated within the adopted level of service standard established for each school type as measured within a CSA. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.3 [Deleted text, pages 5 & 6] The County, through its land development regulations, and in conjunction with the School District, shall establish a school concurrency review process for all residential development projects that are not exempt under Policy 2.2 of this Element. The following are the minimum review process requirements for all non - exempt residential development: A. Submittal of a residential development application including a School Impact Analysis (SIA) to the County for sufficiency review. B. Determination of completeness by the County. If deemed complete, the County shall transmit the application, including the SIA, to the School District for review. C. Review of the application, by the School District, for available capacity, and issuance of a School Capacity Availability Determination Letter (SCADL) within 20 days after receipt of a complete application from the County. The School District shall identify the following in the SCADL: 1. Available capacity within the affected CSA. 2. If capacity is not available within the affected CSA, the available capacity within one or more of the adjacent CSAs. (If the affected CSA does not contain a particular school type (elementary, middle, high), the adjacent CSAs shall be evaluated for available capacity.) Words underlined are added; words StFUGk thFougb are deleted - as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words amuhlg At-F-sk thF@W@h are deleted - as recommended by CCPC FINAL As approved by CCPC on 3 -6 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Public School Facilities Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 3. If capacity is not available in the adjacent CSAs, the School District shall indicate that the development is not in compliance with the adopted LOSS and offer the applicant the opportunity to negotiate a mitigation plan within a 90 day period. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** [Deleted text, page 6] Regulations (T D s) to implement seh^ ^1 ran» * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3: [Objective provided for contextual purposes only; no change proposed, page 7] The County and the School District will: coordinate the location of public schools with the Future Land Use Map and map series to ensure that existing and proposed school facilities are located consistent with existing and proposed residential areas they serve and are proximate to appropriate existing and future land uses, and serve as community focal points; coordinate the location of public school facilities relative to the location of other public facilities such as parks, libraries and community centers to the extent possible; coordinate existing and planned public school facilities with the plans for supporting infrastructure; establish a monitoring group; and address coordination on emergency preparedness issues. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 3.6: [Revised text, page 8] The County_, -+~ •~^�: ^ ^ ~ +h and the School District; shall collaborate with their jointly annointed Citizen Advisory Group establish —ate z°� Gfetip (GAG) to monitor planning and school concurrency in Gallief GetffAy. Words underlined are added; words StFUGk thFgugh are deleted — as recommended by staff Words double underlined are added; words disk th. are deleted — as recommended by CCPC FINAL 2 -f� hit STATE OF FLORIDA RECEIVED APP, 18 201! orcowly WT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS "Dedicated to making Florida a better place to call dome" RICK SCOTT Govemor April 12, 2011 The Honorable Fred W. Coyle, Chairman Collier County Board of County Commissioners 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303 Naples, Florida 34112 -5746 Re: Collier County Adopted Evaluation and Appraisal Report Dear Chairman Coyle: BILLY BUZZETT Secretary I am pleased to inform you that the Department has completed its preliminary and final review of the adopted Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for Collier County, adopted on January 31, 2010, and has determined that the EAR is sufficient, as defined in Subsection 163.3191(2), Florida Statues. The County may proceed with the adoption of comprehensive plan amendments in addition to EAR -based amendments. Please note that a formal sufficiency determination does not constitute a compliance review of the proposed amendments identified in the Report. Amendments referenced in the EAR will be reviewed for consistency with Chapter 163, Part II,.Florida Statues, and Rule 9J -5, Florida Administrative Code, when submitted as proposed amendments. Amendments to update a comprehensive plan based on the EAR shall be adopted during a single amendment cycle within 18 months after the EAR is determined to be sufficient by the state land planning agency. Department staff is available to provide any needed assistance to the City as it prepares EAR- based amendments. If you have any questions, please contact me at (850) 922 - 1800, or Scott Rogers, Planning Analyst, at (850) 922 -1758. Sincerely, Brenda Winningham Regional Planning Administrator BW /sr cc: Ken Heatherington, Executive Director, Southwest Florida. RPCI Nick Casalanguida, Deputy Administrator, Growth Management Division /Planning and Regulation, Collier County 2555 SHUMARD OAK BOULEVARD r TALLAHASSEE, FL 32849 -2100 850- 488 -8466 (p) ♦ 850 -921 -4781 (f) ♦ Website: www dca state ff ue r COMMUNITY PLANNING 850- 48&2356 (p) 850- 488 -3399 (f) ♦ fLOR1DA COMMUNITIES TRUST 854-922 -7-47 (pj 850- 921 -1747 (f) HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 850 -488 -7956 (pi 850- 922 -5623 (f) RESOLUTION NO. 2011- 2 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA RELATING TO THE 2011 EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT ON THE COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN, ADOPTING THE EAR AND APPROVING THE TRANSMITTAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR SUFFICIENCY REVIEW IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 163.3191, FLORIDA STATUTES. WHEREAS, Chapter 163.3191(1), Florida Statutes (2010), requires each local government, as part of the continuous and ongoing comprehensive planning process, to prepare every seven (7) years an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR); and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) has designated the Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC) as the local planning agency pursuant to Chapter 163.3174, Florida Statutes, to conduct the evaluation and appraisal process of the Growth Management Plan and to prepare recommendations regarding the adoption of an EAR prior to the submittal to the DCA; and WHEREAS, the Collier County Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) held an EAR workshop on August 11, 2010; and WHEREAS, the Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC) held EAR workshops on August 25, 2010 and August 27, 2010; and WHEREAS, the EAC held a public hearing on November 3, 2010 and made its recommendation of approval of the EAR to the BCC; and WHEREAS, the Collier County Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 7, 2010 and made its recommendation of approval of the EAR to the BCC. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA that: 1) The Board of County Commissioners hereby adopts the EAR and approves the transmittal of the adopted EAR of the Collier County Growth Management Plan for sufficiency review to the DCA; and 2) The Board of County Commissioners requests that DCA review the Collier County EAR and issue a finding of sufficiency; and 3) County staff is directed to prepare the EAR -based amendments and submit them for review by the Collier County Planning Commission and appropriate advisory Page 1 of 2 Evaluation and Appraisal Report 2011 bodies to enable transmittal of the EAR -based amendments within 18 months after the EAR is determined to be sufficient by DCA. This Resolution adopted this 31 day of r , 2011 after motion, second and majority vote. ATTEST: DWIGHT F, FROCK, CLERK kt a na c ,� Approved as 'tor form and legal sufficiency: 0 Hei i Ashton -Cicko Assistant County Attorney Section Chief, Land Use /Transportation CP \1 0 -CMP- 00787\3 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: FRED W. COYLE, Chairman start of PUAUDA oanty of ICOLUER` HEREBY CERTIFY TW 1& b tS bNoldibl, :orroa Copy of a aocumww on 1W is 3oard Mloutas and Asockm +o Nr ► NITN ESS My h and -.�... c>wy► of . 1:. s1111181l, ,., let — Page 2 of 2 Evaluation and Appraisal Report 2011 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES 2011 EVALUATION & APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) Capital Improvement Element Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Element will be revised to reflect the proper formatting for all Goals, Objectives and Policies, as defined below: Goal: General statement defining what the plan will ultimately achieve, typically beginning with "TO" followed by a transitive verb, such as, TO PROTECT or TO ENSURE. Objective: A more specific statement than the stated Goal; describing actions that will help achieve the goal(s), typically beginning with the active verb providing the general direction, such as, "Implement ", "Promote" or "Protect ". Objectives use the term "will" and allow Policies to specifically require an activity with "shall ". Policies: Specific statements that provide directives on how to achieve the objectives and ultimately the Element's goals, typically beginning with phrases like, "The County shall promote... ", "The County shall continue to..." or "The District shall expand..." or similar phrases. Policies use the terms "may" or "shall" to provide specific direction. Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Element should be revised to reflect Department name changes, designee changes, renumbering due to objective and/or policy additions and/or deletions, and grammatical changes. Certain Sub - Element references to be renamed, including Sub - Element, Goal and throughout Objectives and Policies Policy 1.4 — revision to introduce reducing VMT and GHG emissions as criterion for further prioritizing projects; revision to provide another option/more options. Policy 1.5 — revisions related to multi- Element revisions in a comprehensive effort to manage redundancy; revision related to 2010 CIE adoption with "Regional Park land" LOSS change from 2.9 to 2.7 acres per 1,000 /population; revisions related to FDOT comments to the DCA. Policy 2.10 — reconsider revision recommended that would allow for more - responsive fiscal management, as this Policy remains relevant and should not be changed. Objective 3 — minor revision timeframe reference. Policy 3.1 — minor revisions associated with new terminology. Policy 4.1 — minor revision to provide updated Statutory cite. Policy 4.2 — revision no longer necessary within context of EAR amendments; amendment to provide updated reference cite was made recently as part of 2010 CIE adoption (Ordinance No. 10 -43). Policy 4.6 — minor revisions associated with new terminology. Policy 4.7 — minor revision to include an additional "best practices" entry. CIE SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Policy 5.1 — minor revisions associated with new terminology; may need minor revision to provide updated Statutory cite. 2 CIE SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations for the Capital Improvement Element A. Introduction & Background: The purpose of the Capital Improvement Element is defined within its single Goal, which reads as follows: TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES CONCURRENT WITH NEW DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN OR EXCEED ADOPTED STANDARDS FOR LEVELS OF SERVICE. The intent of the Capital Improvement Element is to identify public facilities that will be required during the next five years, including the cost of such facilities, and the sources of revenue that will be used to fund construction or development of the facilities. As such, the Capital Improvement Element is updated annually, including revision of the 5 -Year Schedule of Capital Improvements. The annual update and amendment to the Capital Improvement Element, adopted January 28, 2008 included the initial step toward re- naming of certain Sub - Elements including: from the "Sanitary Sewer" Sub - Element to the "Wastewater Treatment" Sub - Element; from the "Drainage" Sub - Element to the "Stormwater Management" Sub - Element, and; from the "Solid Waste" Sub - Element to the "Solid Waste Disposal" Sub - Element. The new names initially appeared in the Capital Improvement Element as combinations of old and new names as a transition preceding these EAR -based amendments. The new names — no longer in their transitional forms — should be used in all titles, headings and text within this Element, and in all references to these Sub - Elements found throughout the Growth Management Plan. As currently formatted, the Capital Improvement Element consists entirely of a single Goal, and its supporting Objectives and Policies. This Goal should be retained as written. B. Objectives Analysis: OBJECTIVE 1 (PUBLIC FACILITY LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS): Identify and define types of public facilities, establish standards for levels of service for each such public facility, and determine what quantity of additional public facilities is needed in order to achieve and maintain the standards. Policy Relevance: There are five (5) policies within this Objective. Policy 1.4: Public facility improvements are to be considered in the following order or priority: A. Replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities, including repair, remodeling and renovation of facilities that contribute to achieving or maintaining levels of service. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT (CIE) B. New facilities that reduce or eliminate existing deficiencies in levels of service. C. New facilities that provide the adopted levels of service for new growth during the next five fiscal years, as updated by the annual review of this Capital Improvement Element. In the event that the planned capacity of public facilities is insufficient to serve all applicants for development orders, the capital improvements will be scheduled in the following priority order to serve: 1. previously approved development orders permitting redevelopment, 2. previously approved development orders permitting new development, 3. new development orders permitting redevelopment, and 4. new development orders permitting new developments. D. Improvements to existing facilities, and new facilities that significantly reduce the operating cost of providing a service or facility. E. New facilities that exceed the adopted levels of service for new growth during the next five fiscal years by either: 1. providing excess public facility capacity that may be needed by future growth beyond the next five fiscal years, or 2. providing higher quality public facilities than are contemplated in the County's normal design criteria for such facilities. This Policy explains the method for prioritizing public facilities' improvements. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained and revised to add a closing statement associated with the Major Issue of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, such as, When further considering projects prioritized by this order, the higher priority shall be assigned to improvements designed to reduce, or not increase, greenhouse gas emissions through shortened vehicular trip lengths, trips taken by another mode of transportation, or by other substantive means. [Public Comment from February 23, 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Suggesting the planning period should be extended beyond ten years.] [Planning Commission (CCPQ Comment from August 27. 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that additional language maybe needed to more clearly provide for the option of not constructing certain improvements at all.] Policy 1.5: The standards for levels of service of public facilities shall be as follows: A. Roadways: 1. Arterials and collector roads: Level of Service indicated below on the basis of peak hour, traffic volume: Level of Service "E" on all six -lane roads 2. Level of Service "D" peak hour on all other County and State arterial and collector roads not on the Florida Intrastate Highway System (FINS). 2 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT (CIE) B. State and Federal Roads: Collier County sets and adopts the LOS standards for state roads with the exception of those on the Florida Intrastate Highway System (FIHS). In Collier County, FDOT sets and maintains the LOS for 1 -75. The standards for 1 -75 are as follows: EXISTING EXISTING RURAL AREA URBANIZED AREA 1 -75 B C C. County Surface Water Stormwater Management Systems: TRANSITIONING URBANIZED AREA C 1. Future "private" developments - water quantity and quality standards as specified in Collier County Ordinances 74 -50 and 90 -10. 2. Existing "private" developments and existing or future public drainage - stormwater management facilities - those existing levels of service identified (by design storm return frequency event) by the completed portions of the Water Management Master Plan as listed in the Drainage Stormwater Management Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element. D. County Potable Water Systems: 1. County systems: County Water District = 170 gallons per capita per day 2. Municipal systems: City of Naples = 185 gallons per capita per day in the unincorporated service area Everglades City = 185 gallons per capita per day in the unincorporated service area 3. Private potable water systems / Independent district systems: Water flow design standards as identified in Policy 3.1 of the Potable Water Sub - Element of this Growth Management Plan. Orangetree Utilities =100 gallons per capita per day Immokalee Water and Sewer District = 105 gallons per capita per day Florida Governmental Utility Authority = 109 gallons per capita per day Ave Maria = 110 gallons per capita per day within service area E. County Sanitary Sewer - Wastewater Treatment Systems: 1. County systems: North Sewer Service Area = 120 gallons per capita per day South Sewer Service Area = 100 gallons per capita per day Southeast Sewer Service Area = 120 gallons per capita per day Northeast Sewer Service Area = 120 gallons per capita per day 2. Municipal systems: City of Naples = 145 gallons per capita per day in the unincorporated service area Everglades City = 100 gallons per capita per day 3. Private sanitary sewer - wastewater treatment systems: Sewage flow design standards as identified in Policy 2.1 of the Sanitary Sewer - Wastewater Treatment Sub - Element of this Growth Management Plan. 3 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT (CIE) Orangetree Utilities = 100 gallons per capita per day Immokalee Water and Sewer District = 100 gallons per capita per day Florida Governmental Utility Authority = 100 gallons per capita per day Ave Maria= 110 gallons per capita per day within service area F. County Solid Waste Disposal Facilities: Two years of constructed lined cell capacity at the average disposal rate for the previous three (3) years. 2. Ten years of permittable capacity at the average disposal rate for the previous three (3) years. G. County Parks and Recreation Facilities: 1. Regional Park land 2. Community Park land H. Public School Facilities: 1. Elementary schools 2. Middle schools 3. High schools = 2.9 acres per 1,000 /pop. = 1.2 acres per 1,000 /pop. (unincorporated) = 95 percent (0.95) of CSA Enrollment / FISH Capacity = 95 percent (0.95) of CSA Enrollment / FISH Capacity = 100 percent (1.00) of CSA Enrollment / FISH Capacity This Policy establishes standards for levels of service for each such public facility. This Policy remains essentially relevant and should be retained except for changes discussed below, and those associated with the renaming of certain public facilities and their attendant Sub - Elements. The LOSS for County arterial and collector roads appearing in Policy 1.5, subsection "A" above is one of two locations within this GNP where these standards are shown. The other location is Policy 1.3 in the Transportation Element. This dualism may be a simple matter of unnecessary redundancy, except that the two Policies are somewhat dissimilar. These differences should be reconciled and a single location selected for these LOSS to appear. The CIE should be considered for this location, with Transportation Policy 1.3 revised to direct the reader to the CIE. If it is decided to show the LOSS in both locations, then the CIE could be formatted to provide the LOS Standards, while the Element entries could elaborate on the figures. The LOSS for State and Federal roads appearing in Policy 1.5, subsection `B" above is one of two locations within this GMP where these standards are shown. The other location is Policy 1.4 in the Transportation Element. This dualism may be a simple matter of unnecessary redundancy, except that the two Policies are somewhat dissimilar. These differences should be reconciled and a single location selected for these LOSS to appear. The CIE should be considered for this location, with Transportation Policy 1.4 revised to direct the reader to the CIE. If it is decided to show the LOSS in both locations, then the CIE could be formatted to provide the LOS Standards, while the Element entries could elaborate on the figures. The LOSS for stormwater management systems appearing in Policy 1.5, subsection "C" above is one of two locations within this GMP where these standards are shown. The other location is Policy 2.1 in the Stormwater Management Sub - Element. This dualism may be a simple matter of unnecessary redundancy, except that the two Policies are not the same. These differences should be reconciled and a single location selected for these LOSS to appear. The CIE should be considered for this location, 4 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT (CIE) with Stormwater Management Policy 2.1 revised to direct the reader to the CIE. If it is decided to show the LOSS in both locations, then the CIE could be formatted to provide the LOS Standards, while the Sub - Element entries could elaborate on the figures. The LOSS for potable water systems appearing in Policy 1.5, subsection "D" above is one of two locations within this GMP where these standards are shown. The other location is Policy 3.1 in the Potable Water Sub - Element. This dualism may be a simple matter of unnecessary redundancy, except that the two Policies are not the same. These differences should be reconciled and a single location selected for these LOSS to appear. The CIE should be considered for this location, with Potable Water Policy 3.1 revised to direct the reader to the CIE. If it is decided to show the LOSS in both locations, then the CIE could be formatted to provide the LOS Standards, while the Sub - Element entries could elaborate on the figures. The LOSS for wastewater treatment systems appearing in Policy 1.5, subsection "E" above is one of two locations within this GMP where these standards are shown. The other location is Policy 2.1 in the Wastewater Treatment Sub - Element. This dualism may be a simple matter of unnecessary redundancy, except that the two Policies are not the same. These differences should be reconciled and a single location selected for these LOSS to appear. The CIE should be considered for this location, with Wastewater Treatment Policy 2.1 revised to direct the reader to the CIE. If it is decided to show the LOSS in both locations, then the CIE could be formatted to provide the LOS Standards, while the Sub - Element entries could elaborate on the figures. The LOSS for solid waste disposal facilities appearing in Policy 1.5, subsection "F" above is one of two locations within this GMP where these standards are shown. The other location is Policy 2.5 in the Solid Waste Sub - Element. This dualism may be a simple matter of unnecessary redundancy, except that the two Policies are not the same. These differences should be reconciled and a single location selected for these LOSS to appear. The CIE should be considered for this location, with Solid Waste Sub - Element Policy 2.5 revised to direct the reader to the CIE. If it is decided to show the LOSS in both locations, then the CIE could be formatted to provide the LOS Standards, while the Sub - Element entries could elaborate on the figures. The LOSS for parks and recreation facilities appearing in Policy 1.5, subsection "G" above is one of two locations within this GMP where these standards are shown. The other location is Policy 1.1 in the Recreation and Open Space Element. This dualism may be a simple matter of unnecessary redundancy, except that the two Policies are not the same. These differences should be reconciled and a single location selected for these LOSS to appear. The CIE should be considered for this location, with Recreation -and Open Space Element Policy 1.1 revised to direct the reader to the CIE. If it is decided to show the LOSS in both locations, then the CIE could be formatted to provide the LOS Standards, while the Element entries could elaborate on the figures. Additionally, the LOSS for Regional Parks will be revised to the BCC directed 2.7 acres per 1,000 /population. [Public Comments from February 23, 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Suggesting that special rural standards should be developed for land lying east of CR 951, including development standards, roads, dark skies, etc. Another, suggesting the County has failed to limit growth based on available resources.] [Public Comment from March 15, 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Suggesting minimum Levels of Service Standards should be established for multi -model (and inter - model) needs (inc. public transit, park -n- ride facilities, carpooling, self - propelled modes, and pathways); another, suggesting that the County 5 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT (CIE) adopt special rural road section standards, including non -urban standards for right -of -way cross - sections, lighting, landscaping and water) [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 27 2010 EAR Workshop — Supporting staff suggestion to locate Level of Service Standards in the CIE, with the individual facilities'Elements or Sub - Elements being revised to direct readers to the CIE, for this information.] [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment fi om December 7 2010 EAR Adoption Hearing — Recognizing FDOT comments to the DCA and the revisions involved.] OBJECTIVE 2 (FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY): Provide public facilities, as described in Policy 1.1 above, in order to maintain adopted level of service standards that are within the ability of the County to fund, within the County's authority to require others to provide, or as provided by the School District within their financially feasible Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan, formally adopted by the School Board between July 1 and October 1 each year. With the exception of public school facilities, existing public facility deficiencies measured against the adopted level of service standards will be eliminated with revenues generated by ad valorem taxes and other intergovernmental revenues received based on economic activity. Future development will bear a proportionate cost of facility improvements necessitated by growth. Future development's payments may take the form of, but are not limited to, voluntary contributions for the benefit of any public facility, impact fees, dedications of land, provision of public facilities, and future payments of user fees, special assessments and taxes. Objective Achievement Analysis: The purpose of this Objective and its policies is to establish how providing public facilities in accordance with Objective 1 above must be accomplished in a financially feasible manner. This Objective is being achieved and should be retained as written. Policy Relevance: There are ten (10) policies within this Objective Policy 2.10: Collier County will not exceed a maximum ratio of total general governmental debt service to bondable revenues from current sources of 13 %. Whereas Florida Statutes place no limitation on the application of revenues to debt service by local taxing authorities, prudent fiscal management dictates a self- imposed level of constraint. Current bondable revenues are ad valorem taxes and State- shared revenues, specifically gas taxes and the half -cent sales tax. The Enterprise Funds operate under revenue bonding ratios set by the financial markets and are, therefore, excluded from this debt policy. This Policy identifies current bondable revenues and limits the ratio of total debt service to bondable revenues. This limitation may have lost relevance given the economic climate and government's ability to react to market changes in a timely manner. The policy has been in the GMP since its original adoption and based upon the direction given below the policy will not be modified. 6 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT (CIE) [Planning Commission (CCPQ Comment from August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting this Policy remains relevant and the County should not consider adjusting its debt service ratio.] OBJECTIVE 3 (PUBLIC EXPENDITURES: COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA): Effective with plan implementation, limit public expenditures in the coastal high hazard area to those facilities, as described in Policy 1.1 above, needed to support new development to the extent permitted in the Future Land Use Element. Obiective Achievement Analvsis: Like all other types of capital improvements, projects located in the Coastal High hazard Area are included in the County's Annual Five -Year Schedule of Capital Improvements, and thus the County's Annual Budget for each fiscal year. The above Objective contains an outdated timeframe reference, but the wording is otherwise acceptable. This Objective should be reworded to remove the timeframe reference and simply refer to the 5 -Year Schedule of Capital Improvements. Policy Relevance: There are three (3) policies within this Objective. Policy 3.1: The County shall continue to expend funds within the coastal high hazard area for the replacement and maintenance of public facilities identified in the Conservation and Coastal Management Element including, but not limited to arterial and collector roads, sanitary sewer service - wastewater treatment systems, potable water supply systems, surface water — stormwater management systems, solid waste collection and disposal systems, natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas, and park and recreation facilities. This Policy establishes the County's ability to replace and maintain public facilities in the coastal high hazard area in accordance with the Conservation and Coastal Management Element. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained except for changes associated with the renaming of certain public facilities. OBJECTIVE 4 (PROVIDE NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS): Coordinate County land use planning and decisions with its plans for public facility capital improvements, as described in Policy 1.1 above, by providing needed capital improvements for replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities, eliminating existing deficiencies, and future development and redevelopment caused by previously issued and new development orders. Policv Relevance: There are seven (7) policies within this Objective. Policy 4.1: The County shall provide, or arrange for others to provide, the public facilities listed in the Schedule of Capital Improvements. The Schedule of Capital Improvements shall be updated annually and may also be modified as follows: 7 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT (CIE) A. Pursuant to Florida Statutes, 163.3187, the Schedule of Capital Improvements may be amended two times during any calendar year, and as allowed for emergencies, developments of regional impact, and certain small scale development activities. B. Pursuant to Florida Statutes, 163.3177, the Schedule of Capital Improvements may be adjusted by ordinance not deemed to be an amendment to the Growth Management Plan for corrections, updates, and modifications concerning costs; revenue sources; or acceptance of facilities pursuant to dedications which are consistent with the plan. This Policy provides for modifications to the Schedule of Capital Improvements of the Capital Improvement Element. This Element is affected by changes to Chapter 163, Florida Statute, which were adopted into law in 2007, as follows: 163.3177(3)(b)l: Requires an annual update to the Five -Year Schedule of Capital Improvements to be submitted by December 1, 2008 and yearly thereafter. If this date is missed, no comprehensive plan amendments are allowed until the update is adopted. Ch. 2007 -204, LOF. This Policy remains otherwise relevant and should be retained as revised in accordance with the above Statutory change. Policy 4.6: Public facilities and services provided by Collier County with public funds in accordance with the Schedule of Capital Improvements in this Capital Improvement Element will be limited to Service Areas established within the boundaries designated on Figure PW -1 and Figure PW -1.1 "Collier County Water District Boundaries ", and Figure PW -2 and Figure PW -2.1 "Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas ", in the Potable Water Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element, and on Figure SS -1 and Figure SS -1.1, "Collier County Sewer District Boundaries ", and Figure SS -2 and Figure SS -2.1, "Existing and Future Sewer Service Areas ", in the Sanitary Sewer Wastewater Treatment Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element. Road and Public School improvements will be provided as designated in their respective Schedule of Capital Improvements appearing in this Capital Improvement Element. All other public facilities and service types will be provided on a countywide availability basis. This Policy limits the provision of public facilities to within specific service areas identified in other Elements or Sub - Elements of the GMP or in accordance with the Schedule of Capital Improvements in this Element. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained except for changes associated with the renaming of certain public facilities and their attendant Sub-Elements. as written. Policy 4.7: The County shall ensure that publicly funded buildings and publicly funded development activities are carried out in a manner that demonstrates best practice to minimize the loss of life, property, and re- building cost from the effects from hurricanes, flooding, natural and technological disaster events. Best practice efforts may include, but are not be limited to: a. Construction above the flood plain; b. Maintaining a protective zone for wildfire mitigation; c. Installation of on -site permanent generators or temporary generator emergency connection points; 8 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT (CIE) d. Beach and dune restoration, re- nourishment, or emergency protective actions to minimize the loss of structures from future events; e. Emergency road repairs; and, f. Repair and /or replacement of publicly owned docking facilities, parking areas, and sea walls. This Policy requires the County to adhere to best practices in providing public facilities. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained as written. [Planning Commission (CCPQ Comment from August 27 2010 EAR Worksho — Suggesting that an additional best practice entry should be included in the listing, such as "All governing construction codes ".J OBJECTIVE 5 (CONCURRENCYMANAGEMENT): Ensure that public facilities, as described in Policy 1.1 above, and services needed to support development are available concurrent with the impacts of such development. Policy Relevance: There are six (6) policies within this Objective. Policy 5.1: The concurrency requirement for the Potable Water, Sanitary Sewer - Wastewater Treatment, Drainage Stormwater Management and Solid Waste Disposal Level of Service Standards of this Growth Management Plan will be achieved or maintained if any one of the following standards of the Concurrency Management System is met: A. The necessary facilities and services are in place at the time a final site development plan, final plat or building permit is issued; or B. The necessary facilities and services are under construction at the time a final site development plan, final plat or building permit is issued; or C. The necessary facilities and services are guaranteed in an enforceable development agreement that includes the provisions of paragraphs A and B of this policy. An enforceable development agreement may include, but is not limited to, development agreements pursuant to Section 163.3220, Florida Statutes, or an agreement or development order issued pursuant to Chapter 380, Florida Statutes. The agreement must guarantee that the necessary facilities will be in place when the impacts of the development occur, pursuant to Section 163.3180, Florida Statutes. This Policy provides criteria for establishing concurrency specific to potable water, wastewater treatment, stormwater management and solid waste disposal facilities and services. This Element may be affected by changes to Chapter 163, Florida Statute, which were adopted into law in 2005, as follows: 9 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT (CIE) 163.3177(3)(a)5: Required the comprehensive plan to include a 5 -year schedule of capital improvements. Outside funding (i.e., from a developer, or other government or funding pursuant to referendum) of these capital improvements must be guaranteed in the form of a development agreement or interlocal agreement. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained except for changes associated with the renaming of certain public facilities and their attendant Sub - Elements. Explicitly specifying an " interlocal agreement" as the other source of outside funding for capital improvements may or may not require revision of this Element to be in compliance with the above Statutory change. [Public Comment from March 15, 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Suggested that `pathx,ays' be added to requirements for concurrency.] 10 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT (CIE) SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES 2011 EVALUATION & APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) Transportation Element Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Element will be revised to reflect the proper formatting for all Goals, Objectives and Policies, as defined below: Goal: General statement defining what the plan will ultimately achieve, typically beginning with "TO" followed by a transitive verb, such as, TO PROTECT or TO ENSURE. Objective: A more specific statement than the stated Goal; describing actions that will help achieve the goal(s), typically beginning with the active verb providing the general direction, such as, "Implement ", "Promote" or "Protect ". Objectives use the term "will" and allow Policies to specifically require an activity with "shall ". Policies: Specific statements that provide directives on how to achieve the objectives and ultimately the Element's goals, typically beginning with phrases like, "The County shall promote... ", "The County shall continue to..." or "The District shall expand..." or similar phrases. Policies use the terms "may" or "shall" to provide specific direction. Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Element should be revised to reflect Department name changes, designee changes, renumbering due to objective and/or policy additions and/or deletions, and grammatical changes. Policy 3.3 Modification to state corridor width evaluated on a case by case basis. Policy 3.4 Modifications to provide more flexibility in policy. Policy 3.5 Revision to eliminate time frame for achieving policy. Policy 4.1 Revision to be consistent with policy 4.3 Policy 4.6 Addition to policy to address HB697. Policy 5.1 Revision to provide clarification and applicability of policy. Policy 5.3 Modifications to provide expanded applicability of policy. Policy 5.4 Revision to include language outlining consistency of mitigation with Policy 5.5, HB697, and SB360. Policy 5.5 Modifications to provide for monitoring success of TDM strategies. Policy 5.6 Modifications to provide for monitoring success of TDM strategies and language outlining consistency of mitigation with Policy 5.5, HB697, and SB360. Policy 5.8 Modification to improve effectiveness of policy. 1 Transportation Element Summary Policy 5.9 Deletion based upon action accomplished. Policy 6.3 Revisions to provide clarity to policy. Policy 6.5 Revisions to update list of projects identified. Policy 7.3 Modifications to expand applicability of policy. Policy 7.4 Modifications to recognize the requirement to implement HB697. Policy 7.5 Revision to recognize on -going efforts of the policy. Policy 9.3 Revision to provide clarity of policy. Policy 11.2 Revision to require the BCC review and approve the requested Airport Authority Master Plan Policy 12.8 Deletion based upon transit systems exempt from concurrency. Objective 13. The County shall evaluate the creation of a separate Transit Element in the Growth Management Plan. 2 Transportation Element Summary Brief Assessment of Successes & Shortcomings for the Transportation Element A. Introduction & Background: The purpose of the Transportation Element, as stated in its Goal, is "To plan for, develop and operate a safe, efficient, and cost effective transportation system that provides for both the motorized and non - motorized movement of people and goods throughout Collier County." In order to accomplish this goal, the Transportation Element incorporates data and recommendations from the following reports, plans and studies: ❖ Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO's) currently adopted Long Range Transportation Plan 2030 Financially Feasible Plan and 2030 Needs Plan. MVO Urban Area Transportation Study. ❖ Collier County Transportation Work Program, FY 2010 — FY 2014. ❖ 2030 Traffic Circulation Map. ❖ Collier County Comprehensive Pathway Plan. ❖ Airport Master Plans for Immokalee Regional Airport, Everglades Airpark, and Marco Island Executive Airport. ❖ Public Transportation Development Plan. ❖ Collier County Master Mobility Plan. The Transportation Element is closely linked to the Future Land Use Element (FLUE). The land development pattern, as outlined in the FLUE, necessitates improvements and expansion to the County's transportation system. The two elements are so closely tied, in fact, that changes or shifts in land use patterns can drastically impact the performance of the roadway system. It is for this reason that the County requires most land development proposals (e.g., DRI, PUD, other rezone, and conditional use requests) to submit a Traffic Impact Statement. An analysis of the proposal's impact is prepared and submitted to the appropriate County review agencies. As an alternative to this scenario of the transportation system reacting to new demands created by changes to land development patterns, the County has begun to explore ways to allow the roadway system to guide the patterns and densities of future land development. The County can determine the type of roadway system it wishes to maintain at some adopted level of service and then can take steps to permit only the types, intensities and location of land uses that will be consistent with that system. Through use of this "checkbook concurrency" process, the County will be in a better position to keep the demand for transportation services from outstripping the capacity of the roadway system. As part of the Transportation Element, the County has established minimum acceptable level of service standards for the existing County Road system. For County facilities, the level of service standard Transportation Element Updated for January 2011 BCCAdoption Hearing to be maintained is either "D" or "E," as measured on a peak hour basis. Several State facilities have been given a minimum LOS "E" standard. In order to prevent sudden unanticipated LOS failures, the County has implemented a "real time" "checkbook accounting" concurrency management process. B. Objectives Analysis: As currently formatted, this Element consists entirely of a Goal (Goal 1), Objectives and Policies. As part of the EAR -based amendments, formatting changes consisting of the addition of a brief introductory statement for the Element and removal of the "1" from the Goal will transpire, so that it is simply the Goal of the Element C. Objectives: Objective 1 - The County will maintain the major roadway system at an acceptable Level of Service by implementing improvements as identified in the Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR) or by working directly with other responsible jurisdictions to implement needed improvements to their facilities. Obiective Achievement Analysis: This Objective requires the County to adopt and maintain Level of Service (LOS) standards for the County Roadway System, to annually review and adjust such standards, and to coordinate County road improvements with the road improvement programs operated by neighboring jurisdictions. The tasks included within this Objective are ongoing through implementation of projects from the 5 -year work program as identified by the projected deficiencies table included in the AUIR. Therefore, this Objective will be retained as written Objective 2 - The County shall maintain the adopted Level of Service standard as provided for in Policy 1.3 by making the improvements identified in the Five (5) Year Work Program. Obiective Achievement Analysis: The County demonstrates its success in maintaining adopted Levels of Service through data provided in the AUIR. This Objective also incorporates the County's Five -Year Work Program into the Transportation Element. It has been left without a date reference so as to be able to incorporate the Five -Year Work Program current at any time. This Objective will be retained as currently written. Objective 3 - The County shall provide for the protection and acquisition of existing and future rights -of -way based upon improvement projects identified within the Five Year Work Program and/or the Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO's) adopted Long -Range Transportation Plan. Obiective Achievement Analysis: This Objective calls for the preservation of right -of -way for ongoing and future road improvements. This Objective is sufficiently generic that it allows the County Transportation 2 Transportation Element Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption Hearing Division to protect and acquire rights -of -way as an ongoing program. This is pending incorporation into the LDC. This Objective will be retained as currently written. Policy 3.3 - The County shall acquire a sufficient amount of right -of -way to facilitate arterial and collector roads of no less than a cross section of six (6) traffic lanes, appropriate turn lanes, medians, bicycle and pedestrian features, drainage canals, a shoulder sufficient for pull offs, and landscaping areas. Exceptions to the right -of -way standard may be considered when it can be demonstrated, through a traffic capacity analysis, that the maximum number of lanes at build -out will be less than the standard. Policy Achievement Analysis: Through use of the LRTP and 5 -year work program roadway corridors necessary to support the future needs are identified and programmed for funding. Utilization of the LRTP helps to determine if a future ROW width of less than that required to support 6 lanes is an appropriate option. This policy will be retained as written. Since the horizon year used in each update of the LRTP is not the expected build -out of Collier County, staff recommends that this policy be retained and corridor width be reevaluated on a case by case basis and not be based solely on the needs limited by the LRTP. Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 25 2010 EAR Workshop — replace "of no less than a cross section of sic (6) traffic lanes" with "as appropriate to meet the needs of the LRTP ". Policy 3.4 - Collier County shall acquire rights -of -way for transportation improvements in fee simple, unless otherwise determined appropriate by the Board of County Commissioners based upon a recommendation from the Transportation Administrator. Policy Achievement Analysis: This acquisition language doesn't just apply to lands we condemn or purchase, but also needs to better apply to lands granted or gifted to us. The GMP needs to allow for public access easements, rights -of -way, etc. that are granted without forcing these facilities to be obtained in fee simple. Collier County recommends revising "acquire" to "purchase" and recommends deletion of "based upon a recommendation from the Transportation Administrator." Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 25, 2010 EAR Workshop — remove "based upon a recommendation from the Transportation Administrator" from the end of the existing policy. 3 Transportation Element Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption Hearing Policy 3.5 - Within one year of the effective date of this amendment, the County shall prepare and adopt a Thoroughfare Corridor Protection Plan (TCPP) ordinance and land development regulations Policy Achievement Analysis: The County is working towards adoption of a Thoroughfare Corridor Protection Plan (TCPP) ordinance and land development regulations. Suggestions include omitting the "within one year" requirement, and simply state that the County is implementing a TCPP. Collier County recommends revisions to this policy. Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 25, 2010 EAR Workshop — The CCPC would like a time frame for accomplishing the policy and not to leave it open ended. Objective 4 - The County shall provide for the safe and convenient movement of pedestrians and non - motorized vehicles through the implementation of the Collier County Comprehensive Pathways Plan. Objective Achievement Analysis: The stated purpose of the County's Comprehensive Pathway Plan is to promote walking and bicycling as integral components of Collier County's local, regional and state recreation and transportation programs. That having been stated, the Program is responsible for maintaining and extending the County's bike lanes, sidewalks, and recreational paths. The program has been active for approximately ten (10) years, and relies on a Pathways Advisory Committee to make recommendations as to potential projects, priorities and even Planned Unit Development Applications. Additionally, the comprehensive pathways plan; which outlines goals, objectives and policies, and prioritizes pathway projects, has undergone recent updates. This Objective should be retained as written. Policy 4.1 - The County shall incorporate the Collier County Comprehensive Pathways Plan into this Transportation Element by reference and shall periodically update the Pathways Plan as needed. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text remains to be modified as suggested by the CCPC below. The County has incorporated the Collier County Comprehensive Pathways Plan into this Transportation Element by reference and shall periodically update the Pathways Plan as needed. Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment om August 25, 2010 EAR Workshop - Replace "shall" with "should to be consistent with policy 4.3. 4 Transportation Element Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption Hearing Policy 4.5 - The County shall, to the greatest extent possible, identify state and federal funds and provide local funds for the implementation of the 5 Year Pathways Work Program. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text to be modified as suggested by the CCPC below. The County shall, to the greatest extent possible, identify state and federal funds and provide local funds for the implementation of the 5 Year Pathways Work Program. Collier County Transportation Planning secures millions of dollars in funding every year from agencies as identified in this policy. Planning Commission (CCPQ Comment om August 25, 2010 EAR Workshop — Remove "to the greatest extent possible "from the policy. Policy 4.6 - The County shall work to reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled and Greenhouse Gas Emission by providing for the safe movement of non - motorized vehicles through implementation of its Land Development Code and highway design standards ordinances and shall incorporate bike lanes, sidewalks and pathways, as deemed appropriate, in new construction and reconstruction of roadways. Policy Achievement Analysis: The County provides for the safe movement of non - motorized vehicles through implementation of its Land Development Code and highway design standards ordinances and incorporates bike lanes, sidewalks and pathways, as deemed appropriate, in all new construction and reconstruction of roadways. Staff recommends that this policy be modified to include consideration of HB697. Objective 5 - The County shall coordinate the Transportation System development process with the Future Land Use Map. Obiective Achievement Analysis: Collier County Comprehensive Planning staff regularly coordinates with Transportation Planning staff on transportation considerations related to proposed GMP Amendments. The two staffs work together annually with regard to the County's Annual Update & Inventory Reports (AUIRs). During the past three years, the staffs have worked together on the amendments establishing the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District of the FLUE, the update of the Golden Gate Area Master Plan, the update of the Immokalee Area Master Plan (ongoing), the proposed extension of Wilson Boulevard into the Rural Fringe Area, and the establishment of the County's checkbook concurrency provisions. The County has acted consistent with this Objective. Therefore, the Objective should be retained as written. Policy 5.1 - The County Commission shall review all rezone petitions, SRA designation applications, conditional use petitions, and proposed amendments to the Future Land Transportation Element Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption Hearing Use Element (FLUE) affecting the overall countywide density or intensity of permissible development, with consideration of their impact on the overall County transportation system, and shall not approve any petition or application that would directly access a deficient roadway segment or if it impacts an adjacent roadway segment that is deficient, or which significantly impacts a roadway segment or adjacent roadway segment that is currently operating and /or is projected to operate below an adopted Level of Service Standard within the five year planning period, unless specific mitigating stipulations are also approved. Policy Achievement Analysis: Additional language that clarifies "significantly impacted road segment" in regards to the County adopted 2 %- 2 % -3 %, and which clarifies "deficient" should be added to this policy. It is also recommend that language establishing what "mitigation" is, and specifically how it should be applied (in measurable terms) be added. It should also detail what happens when mitigation allows a project to be "consistent" with this policy. Collier County recommends revisions. Policy 5.3 - In order to determine vesting, where desired, all previously approved projects must go through a vesting review pursuant to Subsection 10.02.07.B.6, of the Land Development Code. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 5.3 requires the County to conduct a Traffic Impact Vesting Affirmation Review to determine which developments are vested for concurrency, the schedule of when these developments will be built and the magnitude of traffic that will be generated by these developments. This review was completed, and information from the review was used to provide background data and analysis relative to the County's Transportation Concurrency Management Area and Concurrency Exception Area amendments. Collier County recommends revisions. Consider allowing the County the ability to provide vesting determinations on projects that are under review and that are beyond the build -out date stated in their TIS. Policy 5.4 - Pursuant to Rule 9J- 5.0055(6)(a)3., Florida Administrative Code and the Urban Infill and Urban Redevelopment Strategy contained in the Future Land Use Element of this Plan, the South U.S. 41 Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) is hereby designated. Development located within the South U.S. 41 TCEA (MapTR -4) may be exempt from transportation concurrency requirements, so long as impacts to the transportation system are mitigated using the set procedures. Policy Achievement Analysis: Pursuant to Rule 9J- 5.0055(6)(a)3., Florida Administrative Code and the Urban Infill and Urban Redevelopment Strategy contained in the Future Land Use Element of this Plan, Transportation Element Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption Hearing development located within the South U.S. 41 TCEA (MapTR -4) may be exempt from transportation concurrency requirements, so long as impacts to the transportation system are mitigated using the set procedures. Staff recommends that this policy be modified to include language outlining consistency of mitigation with Policy 5.5, 1413697, and SB360. Policy 5.5 - Commercial developments within the South U.S. 41 TCEA that choose to obtain an exception from concurrency requirements for transportation will provide certification from the Transportation Planning Department that at least four Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies will be utilized. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends revisions - Commercial developments within the South U.S. 41 TCEA that choose to obtain an exception from concurrency requirements for transportation must provide certification to the Transportation Planning Department that at least four Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies will be utilized. Monitoring of the use of the TDM strategies must be included in the annual monitoring report and modifications to the applied TDM strategies may be made within the first three years of development if they are deemed ineffective. Staff recommends that this policy be modified to include language outlining consistency of mitigation with HB697 and S13360. Policy 5.6 - The County shall designate Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMAs) to encourage compact urban development where an integrated and connected network of roads is in place that provide multiple, viable alternative travel paths or modes for common trips. Performance within each TCMA shall be measured based on the percentage of lane miles meeting the LOS described in this Transportation Element, Policies 1.3 and 1.4 of this Element. The following Transportation Concurrency Management Areas are designated: Northwest TCMA — This area is bounded by the Collier - Lee County Line on the north side; the west side of the 1 -75 right -of -way on the east side; Pine Ridge Road on the south side; and, the Gulf of Mexico on the west side (Map TR -5). East Central TCMA — This area is bounded by Pine Ridge Road on the north side; Collier Boulevard on the east side; Davis Boulevard on the south side, and; Livingston Road (extended) on the west side (Map TR-6). Poliev Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends revisions - Commercial developments within the TCMA must provide certification to the Transportation Planning Department that at least four Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies will be utilized. Monitoring of the use of the TDM strategies must be included in the annual monitoring report and modifications to the applied TDM strategies may be made within the first three years of development if they are deemed ineffective. Staff recommends that this policy be modified to include language outlining consistency of mitigation with Policy 5.5, HB697, and SB360. Transportation Element Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption Hearing Policy 5.8 - Should the TIS for a proposed development reflect that it will impact either a constrained roadway link and /or a deficient roadway link within a TCMA by more than a de minimis amount (more than 1 % of the maximum service volume at the adopted LOS), yet continue to maintain the established percentage of lanes miles indicated in Policy 5.7 of this Element, a congestion mitigation payment shall be required Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends revisions - these needs to refer to an annually updated map that defines what the County's recognized hurricane evacuation links are, so the failing ones can be identified. That map MUST be directly related to the AUIR to make this effective. Congestion Mitigation Payment needs to be defined much more clearly. (NEW) Policy 5.9 - Local governments shall adopt by December 1, 2006 a method for assessing proportionate fair -share mitigation options. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends deleting this policy - this has been completed and follows the model developed by FDOT as required by December 1, 2005. The process is clearly outlined in the County's TIS guidelines. Objective 6 - The County shall coordinate the transportation element with the plans and programs of the state, region, and other local jurisdictions. Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective requires the Collier County Transportation Division to coordinate with the transportation programs of other governmental entities. Collier County Transportation staff coordinates with transportation planning and improvement programs implemented by municipalities, neighboring counties, the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, the Florida Department of Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration, and will continue to do so. This Objective will be retained as written. Policy 6.3 - The Transportation Element shall be consistent in its interface into the arterial /collector system within the City of Naples, Everglades City and the City of Marco Island. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 6.3 requires the County to "be consistent in its interface into the arterial/collector system within the City of Naples and the City of Marco Island." . The Policy has to do with establishing and maintaining connections between County and City roads. However, the original intent of this Policy is unclear. For instance, it could apply to the roadway connections themselves, or it could apply to administrative policies or guidelines. The EAR -based amendments should include modification of this policy for clarity. 8 Transportation Element Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption Hearing Policy 6.6 - The Collier County MPO's adopted Long Range Plan has identified a need for an interchange at 1 -75 and Golden Gate Parkway and a grade separated overpass at Airport Pulling Road and Golden Gate Parkway. The above projects are now in the MPO Transportation Improvement Program along with the six- laning of Golden Gate Parkway. The County shall insure that the three projects mentioned above will be fully coordinated in timing and design. Policy Achievement Analysis: The projects listed in this policy have been completed and renders this policy obsolete. Collier County recommends revision of the projects listed to include; I- 75/Everglades Interchange; US- 41/SR-CR951 grade separated overpass; and RandalUImmokalee grade separated overpass. (NEW)Policy 6.6 - Collier County shall encourage emergency egress be permitted at all temporary access facilities. Objective 7 - The County shall develop and adopt standards for safe and efficient ingress and egress to adjoining properties, and shall encourage safe and convenient on -site traffic circulation through the development review process. Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective requires the County to develop and adopt standards for onsite and external traffic circulation as part of the development review process. The County has adopted such standards and they are applied to rezoning applications and site development permitting for all proposed development within Collier County. This Objective will be retained as written. Policy 7.3 - The County shall implement, through its Zoning Ordinance, the provision of safe and convenient onsite traffic flow and the need for adequate parking for both motorized and non - motorized vehicles as a primary objective in the review of Planned Unit Developments, Site Development Plans, and other appropriate stages of review in the land development application review process. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 7.3 requires the County to implement "the provision of safe and convenient on -site traffic flow and the need for adequate parking for motorized and non - motorized vehicles as a primary objective in the review for Planned Unit Developments, Site Development Plans, and other appropriate stages of review in the land development applications process." Such provisions have been adopted through the County's Zoning Code and are periodically reviewed and updated consistent with established transportation planning criteria. This Policy should be revised to include coordination with County Engineering staff where traffic circulation is outside of the limits of the public ROW. Planning Commission (CCPQ Comment from August 25, 2010 EAR Workshop — Replace the word "shall" with "may" at the beginning of the policy. 9 Transportation Element Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption Hearing Policy 7.4 - The County shall develop corridor management plans that take into consideration urban design and landscaping measures that will promote positive development along the major arterial entrances to the urban area. Such plans shall take into account the recommendations of the Community Character Plan, County- sponsored Smart Growth initiatives, and the impacts of the South US 41 Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) and the two (2) Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMAs) as the Board of County Commissioners may periodically appropriate funding for these plans. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 7.4 requires the County to develop Corridor Management Plans for certain roadways. There is a similar requirement within the Future Land Use Element (see Section 1.5.H of this report). The FLUE provision lists corridors that could be subject to such plans. Collier County recommends amending this to underline the importance of the `smart growth' portion of the policy (i.e. direct the County to adopt and implement smart growth policies). Also to require that any developments that are approved must meet smart growth objectives. Suggest coming up with a list of them, similar to the TDM strategies above. Policy 7.5 - The County shall develop Corridor Access Management Plans. Such plans shall be designed to make median modifications and other operational improvements, including removal of traffic signals, necessary to recapture lost capacity and enhance safety. The development of such plans shall consider the impacts of the South US 41 Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) and the two (2) Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMAs), as may be appropriate. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 7.5 requires the development of Corridor Access Management Plans. Such a plan has been implemented. An EAR -based amendment should include modification of this Policy by changing the first sentence to read "The County has developed and shall continue to effectively implement a Corridor Access Management Policy." Objective 8 - The County shall establish and maintain a "Concurrency Management System" for the scheduling, funding, and timely construction of necessary road facilities. Obiective Achievement Analysis: Sections 2.2 through 2.4 of this report review issues related to Transportation Concurrency Management. Prior to 2003, County staff reviewed all PLTD and DRI Applications for compliance with transportation concurrency provisions. As part of the review process, proposed projects were assessed for their transportation impacts and mitigation requirements were assigned to these projects on a case -by -case basis. This system was adequate for evaluating individual projects but did not adequately assess the combined impact of all development on the County's road system. 10 Transportation Element Updated for January 2011 BCCAdoption Hearing During 2003, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a "checkbook concurrency system." This system examines the total trip capacity available for new development and includes provisions relative to vested traffic. As part of the process of establishing the checkbook concurrency system, the County has recently adopted amendments to the Transportation Element, Future Land Use Element and Capital Improvement Element that establish two Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMAs) and a Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA). This Objective will be retained as written. Objective 9 - The County shall encourage neighborhood involvement in the establishment and maintenance of safe and pleasant conditions for the residents, pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists on neighborhood streets, which are not classified as arterials or collectors through the implementation of the Collier County Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP). In developing strategies and measures to encourage such conditions, the NTMP shall consider the impact of such strategies and measures on the adjacent arterial and collector systems (from a level -of- service and operational standpoint). Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective was adopted in November 2002. It essentially established a program of neighborhood traffic calming measures that can be implemented by a public petition process (from affected residents to the Board of County Commissioners). It has successfully slowed traffic in certain portions of the County where neighborhood streets were being used as "cut - throughs" between two major roadways. This Objective will be retained as written. Policy 9.3 - The County shall require, wherever feasible, the interconnection of local streets between developments to facilitate convenient movement throughout the road network. The Collier County Transportation Division shall develop guidelines, which identify the conditions that would require the interconnection of two neighboring developments, and shall also develop standards and criteria for the safe interconnection of such local streets. Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy needs to better define the term "feasible ". Also, policies in Objective 7of the GMP, not including the Transportation Element, addresses interconnection and should be defined in relation to Policy 9.3. Objective 10 - The County shall encourage safe and efficient mobility for the rural public. Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective is a catchall for County transportation programs that operate within Collier County's rural areas. As such the Objective is intended to cover policies that deal with a range of different transportation tasks. Staff recommends that this Objective be revised to read "The County shall encourage safe and efficient mobility for the rural public that remains consistent with the character of the rural areas of Collier County ". 11 Transportation Element Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption Hearing Objective 11 - The County shall maintain County owned airport facilities as attractive, efficient, safe, and environmentally compatible facilities, consistent with the approved Airport Master Plan for each Airport. Objective Achievement Analysis: Collier County owns and operates three (3) airports: Immokalee Regional Airport, in Immokalee; Everglades Airpark, in Everglades City; and Marco Island Executive Airport, located three miles north of the City of Marco Island in southwestern Collier County. Each of the airports is required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prepare and periodically update an Airport Master Plan that details facility needs and proposed expansions or changes for each airport. The purpose of the above Objective is to incorporate (by reference) these Airport Master Plans into the Transportation Element. This Objective will be retained as written. Policy 11.2 - The Collier County Airport Authority shall determine the most cost effective and efficient means for implementing future facility plans outlined within the airport master plans. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 11.2 gives the Collier County Airport Authority responsibility for future facility planning, consistent with the Airport Master Plans. Staff recommends that this policy be revised to require the BOCC review and approve the requested Airport Authority Master Plan. Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 25, 2010 EAR Workshop — Replace "Collier County Airport Authority" with "Collier County Board of County Commissioners". The Airport Authority only makes recommendations to the Board. Policy 11.3 The Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has assisted Everglades City in obtaining Federal funds to enable the City to maintain and operate the Everglades Air Park. Given the assistance provided to Everglades City by the MPO, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners shall coordinate with the Everglades City Council to ensure a safe and orderly transfer of the Everglades Airpark and all related facilities to Everglades City for use as a public airport only. Such transfer shall be in a manner that does not compromise the safety of the Airpark and the future facility plans authorized by the Everglades Airpark Master Plan. In the event the Airpark ceases operation or ceases to operate as a public Airpark, the Airpark property will revert back to Collier County. Conditions of a transfer and reverter provisions will be set forth in a transfer document or the deed for transfer. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text remains due to transfer of Everglades Airpark has not transpired, but discussions between the County and Everglades City is still in- progress. 12 Transportation Element Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption Hearing Planninz Commission (CCPQ Comment from August 25, 2010 EAR Workshop — The CCPC would like staff to check on the status of the transfer and the results will dictate how the policy is modified. Objective 12 - The County shall encourage the efficient use of transit services now and in the future. Obiective Achievement Analysis: This Objective is the location for all policies related to planning, operation, coordination and expansion of the Collier Area Transit (CAT) System. The CAT System is administered through the County's Traffic Operations & Alternative Transportation Modes Department with the aid of other Departments within the County's Transportation Administration (see the policies below). The CAT System began operation in February 2001 and in its first twelve months of service, provided over 211,000 passenger trips. Ridership has grown since that time. Therefore, this Objective will be retained as written. Policy 12.8 - Any adopted transit development plan shall include an acceptable level of service standard for transit facilities. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 12.8 requires the transit development plan to include "an acceptable level of service standard for transit facilities." The adopted plan does include several such levels of service standards, to be used as indicators of the effectiveness and efficiency of the County Transit System. Additionally, staff notes that Section 163.3180 (4) (b), Florida Statutes, was amended in 2001 to exempt transit systems from concurrency. Therefore, staff recommends that the EAR -based amendments include deletion of this Policy. Objective 13 - The County shall evaluate the creation of a separate Transit Element in the Growth Management Plan. Obiective Achievement Analysis: This proposed new Objective shall evaluate and take into consideration the expansion of multi -modal transportation systems. This objective shall create a set of policies that are consistent with increased use of alternative modes of transportation, appropriate mitigation for development creating significant impacts to the transportation network, and full consistency with the goals and objectives of HB697. Planning Commission (CCP0 Comment om August 25, 2010 EAR Workshop — Develop a policy that states the County shall develop a Mobility Element to the GMP based upon the conclusion of the Master Mobility Plan to give alternative means of transportation an equal footing within the GMP. 13 Transportation Element Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption Hearing SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES 2011 EVALUATION & APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) Public Facilities Element — Sanitary Sewer Sub - Element Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Sub - Element will be revised to reflect the proper formatting for all Goals, Objectives and Policies, as defined below: Goal: General statement defining what the plan will ultimately achieve, typically beginning with "TO" followed by a transitive verb, such as, TO PROTECT or TO ENSURE. Objective: A more specific statement than the stated Goal; describing actions that will help achieve the goal(s), typically beginning with the active verb providing the general direction, such as, "Implement ", "Promote" or "Protect ". Objectives use the term "will" and allow Policies to specifically require an activity with "shall ". Policies: Specific statements that provide directives on how to achieve the objectives and ultimately the Sub - Element's goals, typically beginning with phrases like, "The County shall promote... ", "The County shall continue to..." or "The District shall expand..." or similar phrases. Policies use the terms "may" or "shall" to provide specific direction. Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Sub - Element should be revised to reflect Department name changes, designee changes, renumbering due to objective and/or policy additions and/or deletions, and grammatical changes. To be renamed, including Sub - Element, Goal and throughout Objectives and Policies Objective 1 — minor revisions to provide new departmental references; reformatting Policy 1.1 — minor revision to be more inclusive of jurisdictions under the Plan. Policy 1.3 -- consider revision to set new review and reporting requirements. Policy 1.4 — may need an updated Ordinance cite. Policy 1.5 — minor revision to be more inclusive of jurisdictions under the Plan. Policy 1.7 — minor revision to provide updated Ordinance cite. Objective 2 — reformatting. Policy 2.1 — minor revisions to reconcile figures and be more inclusive of jurisdictions under the Plan; part of revision affecting multiple Elements to eliminate redundancy. Policy 2.4 — minor revision to reference earlier Policy. Objective 3 — reformatting. SANITARY SEWER SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Policy 3.1 -- revise /augment to introduce new Policy regarding private wastewater facilities. Objective 4 — reformatting. Policy 4.7 — minor revision to be more inclusive of jurisdictions under the Plan. Objective 5 — consider modification to strengthen this Objective and its subsequent Policies, in demonstrating support for reducing VMT and GHG emissions; reformatting. Policy 5.3 — minor revision to provide new agency reference; may need an updated/clearer Policy cite. Sanitary Sewer Sub - Element — Attached Documents — Numerous changes, with direction to cross- check GMP locations where similar references to maps & figures are found. — Additional changes to Figure SS -1 and related Figures to reflect District boundary changes associated with RFMUD Sending Lands boundary adjustments — two main areas; 1 on south side of Immokalee Road. 2 SANITAR Y SE WER SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations for the Public Facilities Element — Sanitary Sewer Sub - Element A. Introduction & Background: The purpose of the Sanitary Sewer Sub - Element is defined within its single Goal, which reads as follows: TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC BY ENSURING ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND, COST EFFECTIVE AND IMPLEMENTABLE SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES AND SERVICES. The intent of the Sanitary Sewer Sub - Element is to assure the provision of efficient and economical services that would enable the citizens of Collier County to meet their needs for wastewater management while also assuring public health and safety in accordance with the criteria set forth in Rule 9J -5, F.A.C., and Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. The provision of public facilities and services for wastewater treatment is planned in correlation with future land use projections. The annual update and amendment to the Capital Improvement Element, adopted January 28, 2008 included the initial step toward re- naming of this Sub - Element from the "Sanitary Sewer" Sub - Element to the "Wastewater Treatment" Sub - Element. The new name should be used in all titles, headings and text within this Sub - Element, and in all references to this Sub - Element found throughout the Growth Management Plan. As currently formatted, this Sub - Element consists entirely of a single Goal, and its supporting Objectives and Policies. As part of the EAR -based amendments, Comprehensive Planning staff is recommending specific formatting changes for the Sub - Element. In addition, the Sub - Element contains a number of references to the County's Water & Sewer District. The District's official name is the "Collier County Water -Sewer District ", and the Sub - Element text needs to reflect this. B. Objectives Analysis: OBJECTIVE 1: The County will implement the following policies to make certain that public and private sector sanitary sewer service utilities provide, repair and/or replace sanitary sewer collection, treatment and disposal facilities to correct existing deficiencies in their respective service areas, as may be required to meet or exceed the Level of Service Standards established in this Plan. In addition, public sector sanitary sewer service utilities will be expanded as necessary to provide for future growth. Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective concerns both private and public utilities. Collier County's private water and wastewater utilities are regulated through the Utility /Franchise Regulation Section of the Community Development & Environmental Services (CDES) Operations Department. This agency serves as staff for the Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority. The Utility /Franchise Regulation Section is the County entity responsible for monitoring compliance with County regulations by private utilities. 1 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — SANITARY SEWER SUB - ELEMENT In addition to managing the operations of the Department and Section, the ODES Operations Director is also the Executive Director for the Water and Wastewater Authority. In regulating the operations of the County 's private utilities the Authority, which is appointed by the Board of Countv Commissioners, exercises considerable power. They may set rates, adjust franchise boundaries, set quality of service standards and intervene in disputes between utilities and customers. The publicly owned (as opposed to privately- owned) wastewater collection system is operated by Collier County through the Collier County Water -Sewer District. The District is responsible for developing, operating and maintaining the County's public facilities related to wastewater treatment and collection. Based on the above, this Objective is being achieved and should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective" and specific references to County Departments and Sections should reflect CDES' recent reorganization, including the Operations and Regulatory Management Department [and Director], of the Growth Management Division. Policy Relevance: There are seven (7) policies within this Objective. Policy 1.1: Continue the development of the Collier County Water -Sewer District consistent with the Capital Improvements Element to provide for future growth. This Policy calls for the continuing development of the County's Water -Sewer District. This Policy remains relevant and should be rewritten not to be utility specific, but to mention those jurisdictions, generally, that have a wastewater treatment or sewer district or service to develop consistent with the GMP. Policy 1.3: The Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority (Authority), established by County Ordinance Number 96-6, regulates the operations of private sector wastewater treatment utilities that provide sanitary sewer services to portions of unincorporated Collier County. All such private sector sanitary sewer service providers are required to meet the County's adopted wastewater treatment Level of Service (LOS). All private sector sanitary sewer service providers shall file an annual statement with the Authority that provides current operating information including, but not limited to: a statement of current policies and service criteria, the LOS maintained by the service provider and whether such level of service meets the County's LOS Standard for wastewater treatment The annual report shall also document any necessary or projected facility expansion and /or replacement projects that are required to correct observed deficiencies. This Policy requires, to the extent of County authority, private wastewater treatment utilities to report current operating information and proposed system expansions or modifications to the County, including a statement as to how the proposed activity is consistent with the County's Growth Management Plan. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained as written. 2 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — SANITAR Y SEWER SUB- ELEMENT [Planning Commission (CCPQ Comment from August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that meeting these requirements should come at no cost to the County. The CCPC also suggests considering a combination of ]-year reporting, and 5-year reviewing, requirements.] Policy 1A For any new structure in which plumbing fixtures are to be installed and which is proposed to be connected to a private sector sanitary sewer service utility, the developer is required to provide a letter of adequate capacity from that private utility to the Collier County Building Review and Permitting Department at the time of application for the first building permit, pursuant to Collier County Ordinance Number 80 -112. This Policy requires developers intending to connect to private wastewater treatment or sanitary sewer facilities to demonstrate such facilities will provide them with adequate capacity. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained as written. Policy 1.5: Collier County shall permit development of package sewage treatment plant systems in areas identified in Policy 1.2, on an interim basis until County service is available. The County shall allow individual septic systems within the County only when connection to an existing central system is not within 200 lineal feet of the closest property line. In portions of the County where septic systems are allowed, at such time as County or other central sewer service becomes available within 200 lineal feet of the property line, said septic systems will be required to connect to the appropriate central sanitary sewer system. Within the Rural Lands Stewardship Overlay, consistent with Policy 1.2: septic systems are permitted within Hamlets; septic systems may or may not be permitted in Compact Rural Developments one hundred (100) acres or less in size depending upon the permitted uses in the Compact Rural Development; and, septic systems are not permitted in Towns, Villages, and those Compact Rural Developments greater than one hundred (100) acres in size. However, in Towns, Villages, and those Compact Rural Developments greater than one hundred (100) acres in size, septic systems are allowed to serve no more than 100 acres, on an interim basis only, until central service is available. This Policy allows development of new or expanded wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer systems in certain portions of unincorporated Collier County on an interim basis. It also allows the use of individual septic systems in areas where County or other central wastewater treatment service is unavailable. This Policy remains relevant but should be revised to replace "until County water service is available " with "until a centralized wastewater treatment system service is available". This includes mapping changes and new map information derived from the private, or smaller, providers or districts. Policy 1.7: Where Community Development Districts, or similar special districts are established to provide a tool for developers to finance infrastructure or other purposes, wholly or partially within the Collier County Water -Sewer District, sewer service shall be connected to the regional system, and all facilities shall be conveyed, when acceptable, to the Collier County Water -Sewer District for operation and ownership in accordance with Collier County Ordinance Number 01- 57, adopted October 23, 2001, and District construction and operating policies. This Policy requires Community Development Districts, or other special infrastructure districts, to connect to the County Utility System when they are located within the Collier County Water -Sewer 3 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — SANITAR Y SEWER SUB -ELEMENT District Service Area, and remains relevant. An Ordinance cite is outdated and this Policy should be revised to replace "Ordinance Number 01 -57, adopted October 23, 2001 " with "Ordinance Number 04 -31, adopted May 11, 2004 ". OBJECTIVE 2: No development order shall be issued by Collier County without sanitary sewer facility capacity that meets or exceeds the minimum Level of Service Standards established herein is available or will be available to serve the development under the guidelines established for concurrency in the Capital Improvement Element of this Plan. Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective is the County's concurrency provision for wastewater treatment capacity. The Collier County Water -Sewer District achieves concurrency of its stated LOS standard. The disclosure of this achievement is reported within the periodic updates of the County's Wastewater Master Plan. This Objective is being achieved and should be retained, only if rewritten. This Objective should be reformatted to separate the portion that reads as an "objective" from the portion that reads as a "policy" into the individual "Objective 2" and Policy "2.0.1 ". Policy Relevance: There are four (4) policies within this Objective. Policy 2.1: The following Level of Service (LOS) standards are hereby adopted and shall be used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a development:' FACILITY SERVICE AREA Collier County Facilities North Sewer Service Area South Sewer Service Area Southeast Sewer Service Area Northeast Sewer Service Area Marco Island Sewer District Marco Shores City of Naples Facilities Unincorporated Service Area Everglades City Facilities Unincorporated Service Area LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD 145 gpcd 100 gpcd 120 gpcd 120 gpcd 100 gpcd 145 gpcd 100 gpcd Independent Districts Orangetree Utilities 100 gpcd Immokalee Water and Sewer District 100 gpcd Florida Governmental Utility Authority 100 gpcd 4 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— SANITARYSEWER SUB - ELEMENT Private Sector Systems * * The standards hereby adopted are the sewage flow design standards in Chapter 64E -6008, Florida Administrative Code, unless otherwise approved by the Board of County Commissioners to address economic, social and construction method variations between individual systems. This Policy establishes Level of Service (LOS) standards for various Collier County wastewater treatment facilities, both public and private. This Policy should be revised to update the Level of Service Standards, as the Collier County Facilities North Sewer Service Area LOSS is now 120 gpcd. The Policy should be revised to indicate the LOS standard for Ave Maria Water and Wastewater facilities, which are inside the County. The LOSS for wastewater treatment appearing in Policy 2.1 above is one of two locations within this GMP where these standards are shown. The other location is Policy 1.5, subsection "E" in the Capital Improvement Element. This dualism may be a simple matter of unnecessary redundancy, except that the two Policies are not the same. These differences should be reconciled and a single location selected for these LOSS to appear. If it is decided to show the LOSS in both locations, then the CIE could be formatted to provide the LOS Standards, while the Sub - Element entries could elaborate on the figures. This Policy will remain relevant in its reconciled format. ]Planning Commission (CCPQ Comment from August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Supporting staff suggestion to locate Level of Service Standards in the CIE, with this Sub - Element being revised to direct readers to the CIE for this information.] Policy 2.4: The County shall annually review historical sanitary sewer demand records and adjust the LOS standards, as referenced in Policy 2.1, if so indicated by said annual review. This Policy remains relevant and requires an annual review of wastewater treatment demand records, with adjustment of the LOS Standards, as necessary, based upon the findings of the annual review. This Policy should be revised to replace "County " with "Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority", and add a second sentence, such as, "The Collier County Water -Sewer District shall review historical sanitary sewer demand records during Collier County Wastewater Master Plan updates and adjust the LOS standards, as referenced in Policy 2.1, if needed " and retained as rewritten. OBJECTIVE 3: The County will continue to ensure utilization of environmentally sound and economically beneficial methods for disposal of treated sludge and septage, and shall also ensure that such practices are followed by private utilities regulated by the County. 5 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— SANITARY SEWER SUB - ELEMENT Obiective Achievement Analysis: This Objective ensures the County will employ appropriate sludge and septage disposal practices involving both public and private services. This Objective is being achieved and as such, it should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ". Policy Relevance: Policy 3.1: The County shall maintain sludge de watering and stabilization facilities for use by County wastewater treatment operations to produce sludge de-watered and stabilized to a degree suitable for use as cover material for County landfills or to be used for any suitable manner that is permitted by law. The County shall ensure that private wastewater utilities regulated by the County follow such practices. This Policy remains relevant and requires sludge de- watering and stabilization facilities to be included in all County wastewater treatment plants. The facilities are required to produce sludge de- watered and stabilized to a degree suitable to enable its use as cover material for County landfills or to be used for any suitable manner that is permitted by law. The stabilization facilities at the North County Water Reclamation Facility were abandoned in 1999 due to odor concerns. The County currently hauls biosolids to a sanitary landfill on an interim basis until biosolid stabilization facilities can be obtained to meet FAC Chapter 62 -640 and USEPA 40 CFR Part 503. This Policy should be retained as written. As part of the EAR -based amendments, the County proposes a new Policy requiring private sludge and septage to be treated prior to its disposal to a degree equivalent to that employed at the County facilities. OBJECTIVE 4: The County will continue to promote the use of treated wastewater effluent for irrigation purposes in order to provide an environmentally sound disposal method and to conserve potable water and groundwater supplies by developing and implementing an integrated, comprehensive strategy for the following Policies. Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective is being achieved and commits the County to promoting the use of reclaimed water as an irrigation source for suitable properties. This language is similar to language contained in Objective 1.4 of the Potable Water Sub - Element (refer to the Potable Water Section of this Report). The County has an active reclaimed water irrigation program. Therefore staff recommends retention of this Objective, essentially as written. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ". Policy Relevance: There are seven (7) policies within this Objective. The Objective and policies are similar to Objective 4 and its policies within the Potable Water Sub - Element (refer to the Potable Water Section of this Report). 6 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — SANITARY SEWER SUB - ELEMENT Policy 4.7: The County shall seek to expand the availability of irrigation water from supplemental sources through connection of such sources to the County's reclaimed water system. This Policy remains relevant and requires that dual water systems within Community Development Districts, other special districts, and Planned Unit Developments be connected to the Regional (County) system, at such time as the system is available for such connection. This Policy should be deleted or rewritten to not be utility specific. OBJECTIVE 5: The County will discourage urban sprawl and the proliferation of private sector sanitary sewer service suppliers in an effort to maximize the use of existing public facilities through the development order approval process by implementing the following policies. Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective is being achieved and seeks to discourage urban sprawl through maximization of existing public wastewater treatment utilities. Further, the Objective states that this action will be achieved through the local development review process. The Public Utilities Engineering Department coordinates with the Zoning & Land Development Review Department in the review of development order applications to ensure that the requirements of this Objective are met. Therefore, this Objective should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ". Consideration should be given to revisions that recognize the importance of reducing GHG emissions in furtherance of HB 697. Policy Relevance: There are three (3) policies within this Objective. The Objective and policies are similar to Objective 5 and its policies within the Potable Water Sub - Element (refer to the Potable Water Section of this Report). Policy 5.3: As provided for in the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay, and in Policy 1.2, central sewer facilities are permitted in Towns, Villages, Hamlets, and Compact Rural Developments. Though not anticipated, it is possible that central sanitary sewer collection lines may extend through lands not designated as a Town, Village, Hamlet or Compact Rural Development; no properties designated other than as a Town, Village, Hamlet or Compact Rural Development are permitted to connect to these collection lines. Under criteria, properties may be eligible for central sanitary sewer service from Collier County Utilities, or a private sector utility or independent district, within the Receiving Areas identified in the Rural Transition Water and Sewer District, depicted on the Existing and Future Sewer Service Areas map (Figure SS -2) of the Sanitary Sewer Sub - element, subject to availability. Qualifying criteria shall be limited to the requirements and incentives established in the Future Land Use and Conservation and Coastal Management Elements of this Plan to obtain preservation standards established for environmentally sensitive lands in the Sending Areas of the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District. Criteria for central sanitary sewer service eligibility may include, but are not limited to, plans for development which utilize creative planning techniques such as clustering, density blending, rural villages, and TDRs from identified environmentally sensitive areas. Criteria for 7 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — SANITARY SEWER SUB - ELEMENT eligibility may be amended and additional Sending and Receiving Lands may be designated in the future. Central Sanitary Sewer collection lines, within the Rural Transition Water and Sewer District, may extend through Sending Lands; however, no properties designated as Sending Lands may connect to the collection lines. This Policy remains relevant and contains the conditions for connection of development within the RLSA and the Rural Fringe to a central sanitary sewer system. Specifically, the Policy states that "no properties designated other than as a Town, Village, Hamlet or Compact Rural Development" (within the RLSA) are permitted to connect to a central sanitary sewer system. The Policy also states conditions for connections within the Rural Transition Water & Sewer District (i.e., the County's Rural Fringe Mixed Use District). This Policy should be revised to replace "Collier County Utilities" in the third sentence with "Collier County Water -Sewer District ". CONSIDER INTRODUCING A NEW OBJECTIVE AND SUBSEQUENT POLICY OR POLICIES FOLLOWING FROM THE 2009 ADOPTION OF BB 697. [Public Comment from March IS, 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Suggesting the County should study ideas to target GHG sources — beside transportation, to address a lack of energy efficient plans, to address the need to plan for sea level rise.] [Planning Commission (CCP`Q Comment from August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the amount of change introduced with Objectives and Policies following from the adoption of HB 697may be misplaced and consideration for any such change may serve better if consolidated to address multiple Elements or Sub - Elements at another location , and should be removed from the/ as a proposed revision.] C. Attached Documents Analysis: Figure SS -1.1 Collier County Sewer District Boundaries This map has the same title as Figure SS -I and is wrong. This map, and references to it in Policies, should be deleted. Figure SS -1.2 Existing and Future Sewer Service Areas This map has the same title as Figure SS -2 and is wrong. This map, and references to it in Policies, should be deleted. Figure SS -1 Collier County Sewer District Boundaries This map is referenced in multiple Policies and is wrong. The references to this map should be changed to reference "Existing and Future Sewer Service Areas " since the District Boundaries are included. Additional changes relating to RFMUD Sending Lands boundary adjustments. Figure SS -2 Existing and Future Sewer Service Areas 8 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— SANITARYSEWER SUB - ELEMENT This map is referenced in the same Policies as Figure SS -I and should be updated to the 2008 Wastewater Master Plan Figure 1 -1 (attached). Recommend similar maps be added for other Sewer Systems overseen by the Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority. Figure SS -3 North Sewer Service Area This map is not referenced in any Objective or Policy and should be deleted. Figure SS-4 South Sewer Service Area This map is not referenced in any Objective or Policy and should be deleted. Table SS-1 4 Capital Improvement Projects FY 2003 -2007 This table is not referenced in any Objective or Policy and is specific to the Collier County Water - Sewer District. For those reasons, this table should be deleted. Look for the "Attached Document Analysis" items above to appear in the Capital Improvement Element as cross references, and revise or delete in manners similarly with above instructions The annual update and amendment to the Capital Improvement Element, adopted January 28, 2008 included the initial step toward re- naming of this Sub - Element from the "Sanitary Sewer" Sub- Element to the "Wastewater Treatment" Sub - Element. The new name should be reflected in all figures and tables within this Sub - Element, changing these designations from "SS" to "WT" or "WW" and in all references to these documents found throughout the Growth Management Plan. [Planni z Commission (CCPC) Comment from December 7, 2010 EAR Adoption Hearing — Recognizing staff comments regarding further revisions to certain Figures associated with District boundary adjustments.] 9 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— SANITARY SEWER SUB - ELEMENT Pages 10 -12 Blank Public Facilities Element — Sanitary Sewer Sub - Element Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption Hearing ii ....... . .......... . .... Ji ....... ....... GOLDEN GATE -- ------- - PINE'RIDGE RD EXT i�& roll GREEN BLVD, Ra. 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Batt xr 4U410 v 1 or I crtr LO NA L �� b E zQww gill M IN 111 SE i± 17 http: / /www.collier(C�7,,ov.neU modules /ShowDocumeT)t.aSpx ?documented =12668 8/2/2010. Page I of I 2 <jj \QXAwA—wW- -, 10 now- lit,tp://www.colliergov.net/modules/Show Document.aspOdocumentid= 12667 8/2/2010 ---------- e e4 Page I of I 2 <jj \QXAwA—wW- -, 10 now- lit,tp://www.colliergov.net/modules/Show Document.aspOdocumentid= 12667 8/2/2010 Page 1 of 1 TABLE M14 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FY 2003 - 2007 PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS WASTEWATER AND RECLAIMED WATER Greeley and Hansen LLC October 2002 tundlType (A) Project No. Project Name Deecripticn WASTEWATER PROJECTS Exfeting Wastewater 413 (Growth Related) Projects 413/GD 73031 NCWRF 5 MGD Expansion Completion of evansion of the existing NCWRF form 8.5 to 13.6 MGD. Add 2 raw canners, one new seration basin, one new effluent toter, a new chlorine contact bidg. & tank a new blower bldg. Disinfection facility, aNdge dewatorng m passion, sludge thickener, odor control RDP retirement & sludge pumpng station. 413/GD 73066 Wastewater Master Plan Updates Ann at Update of wastewater master pan. 413/GD 73074 Livingston Road FM PRR 10 VBR FM from Pine Ridge Road to Vanderbilt Road 413/GD 73076 North/South Sews► Interconnections West Interconnect between north and south sewer 413/GD 73077 NCWRF Flow Equalization Flow Equalization Tarns at NCWRF. 413/3D 73079 Master Pumping Station- Immokalse Road/ CR 951 New Master Pumping Station at Immokales Roadw1 413/GD 73065 VBR 16' FM - C.R. 951 to Logan Blvd. Study, design and construction of new 16' torte main trom C.R. 951 to Low Blvd. 4131GD 1 73086 C.R. 951 16' FM - Immokalse Rd, to VBR Study, design and construction of new iii face main from Immokalee Rd. to Vanderbilt Beach Road. 413/GD 73088 Land Acquistion for Biosolids Facility Prepare study of long -term biosoikls alternatives, determine location for biosoids P purchase property, and implement plan. 413/GD 73131 Immokaiee Road East 16' Force Main Study, Design and construction of a 16-inch force main from proposed master pumping station near Irxnokalee Road and CR951 to proposed Orange Tree WRF. This force man b be constructed with tmmokalee Road widening scheduled to start in FV'03. 413/GD 73132 East Sewer Interconnect StedY, design end construction of Santa Barbara Blvd. force man from Master Pump Station 313.00 to Vanderbilt Beach Rd, 413/GD 73150 East Sewer interconnect Booster Station Design end construction of booster pumping station for Santa Barbara BtvdAxgna Blvd. force man. 413/GD 73151 Master Purnp Station- Vanderbat Beach Rd. & Logan Blvd. Design and construction of new Master Pump Station for Fast Sawer mteroomea 413/GD 73152 Master Pump Station- Vanderbitt Beach Rd. & Livingston Rd. New Master Pumping Station 413/GD 73153 Master Pump Station - Immokalee Rd. East Area 'B' MPS to Serve Northeast Service Area. 413/GD 73154 SCW RF Injection Wells Design and install second OW nhctioh wall at the SCW RF to provide additional capacity- 413/GD 73155 New NEW RF - Acquire Site Purchase 147 ac ate at Orange Tree for site of WRF and WTP. 413/GD 73155 New Northeast Water Reclamation Facility Study, design and construction of a new 2.0 mgd WRF by 2008, an expansion to 4.0 mgd by 2010, and an expansion to 6.0 mgd by 2018 (expendable to 12 mgd) on the Orange Tree property to replace the exl6tilg Orange Tree plant and serve potential new customers In Northeast Service Area. 413rGD 73157 New SEW RF - Land Acquisftion Study Study of possible aloes for location of up to 10.5 mgd (mmd0 WRF in Southeast Service Area. 4131GD 73158 Upsize Lakewood FM to 16' Ste, design and construction of a new 16 -Ytch Lorca man from Master Pumping Station 3.05 to Master Purrip Station 3.09 jupgradling existing 12' force main). 413/GD 73166 Pumping Station Upgrades Upgrades to exbtng aft stations and pumping stations as needed to keep pace wtlh rowan. 4131GD 73167 Growth Management Plan Update Update Sanitary Sewer Subebment to Growth Management Plan 4131GD 73190 VBR 16' FM - Islardwak Reimbursement 413(GD 73195 MPS 3.14 (Naplas Herat Now Master Pumping Station 413/GD 73925 MPS 1.04 New Mosier Puirriping Station Orange Sloesarn at Goodfette -Frank 413/GD 73945 Pumping Station Improvements Improvements to existing rift stations and pumping stations as needed to keep pace wdfn growth. Specific M stations identified for upgrades based on system hydraulic model in current update to master plan. 41NGD 73948 NCWRF Dow In' Well —.Design and install two deep n)ecton wets and new DIW Pumping station. 413/GD 73949 SCWRF Exparlsion 2001 Expansion of SCWRF fo 18 MMDF. 413/GD 73850 NCWRF 30.B MMADF (IN1 Expansion (Phase 1 = 24.1 mgdMMDF) Study, design and construction of a two - phased expansion of the plant The hW Phase w9 be a 5.0 -mgd AADF (8.5-rrngd AMADF) expansion of the WRF. The second prase will also be 5.0 mgd AADF (6.5 mgd MMDF). The first phase expansion will result in a capacity of 24.1 mgd MMDF and will be on4rie by 2005. The second phase expansion wit result In a capadtY of 30.6 mgd AADF and Will be online by 2010. NOW Wastewater 413 413/GD W W7 Land Acquisition Study for East Central WRF Sandy of possible s+tas for location of up to 12.1 mod (mmd0 WRF in East Central Service Area. 413/GD W W8 East Central WRF Land Acquisition Purchase 50 ac slte at in East Central area for slte of WRF. 41WOD W W 10 Southeast WRF Land Acquisition Purchase 50 ac sh at In East Centre[ arcs for sh of WRF. 41NGD W W 12 East Central WRF Study, design and construction of a new 4.0 mgd WRF by 2006 and an etpension to 8.0 mod by 2014 a to 12 mg in Area C to serve potential raw customers. 4131GD W W73 Southeast WRF 5 +9n and Cortstr ho b 0 ow 3.0 mgd WRF by 2012 and an expansion to mg try (expendable mgd) in Area D to serve potential new customers [Defer urrt after 2010.1 T.bb SS- 142002 C64Ww GP D—"a P P1as w1W1003 19 ittp://www.coRiergov.net/modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=l 2664 8/2/2010 Page 1 of I TAILL 54-14 leer s&i4_ZM Corr sow QP Dralp4era A4as s a s 20 http: / /www.colliergov. net / modules /ShowDocument.aspx'!aocumentid =12663 orrusom 8/2/2010 Project No. Pro)W Marne Description 7413tGD W W 15 Service to Golden Gate City It the County amukes the Golden Gets, City utiany, coats we be Incurred to decommission the lent and direct flows to a Can W W 19 Replace E7c 4' Force Main wMlt 6' SWdY. design e^d conatrrrctl°n of a new alike force main from Neater Pump►x� Station 145.00 W -Pte Road a 4' force main . 2002-1 Uvir>gston Road FM Upsize Regional Park b I.R. study, design and construction of upsize of eAsang 12 -inch force main fo 20 -trcn force main tram Regional Park In I.R 413/GD 2002 -2 VBR FM -Logan Blvd To Goodette Study, design and construction of a new 18-and 24Inch force main from Logan Blvd. To Cioodiatte -Frank Road. 413/GD 2002 -3 Goodlette Rd FM -VBR to NCWRF study, design and construction of a now 30 -inch force mein from Vanderbitt Beach Hoed to NCWRF Existing Wastewater 414 newal/R ac-Tierri Projects 4 14/R,R &E 70027 Clean Water Act Risk Mgt Study Clean Water Act Risk Management Study for Wastewater. 414/R,R &E 70078 Spl. Aseessmertt Sottwara Software 414/R,R &E 73028 Goodlette Rd FM Relocation Goodlet to -Frank Road Four Laning Improvements (Jct Pine Ridge Road to Jd Vended* Beach Road) Relocate 12,500 LF of 16' FM and 4,400 LF of 24' FM as pan of rood widening project 60134 414/R,R &E 73032 Sewer System Mapping Creating a set of system maps for the water and wastewater departments In be utlzed for location of all faces. The maps will be utilized in emergency situation and as a reference for local engineers requesting nformation on our wastewater system. Additionally. the maps will be uhUad by fine PINED Section In piannktg for future emartsbn of our system b keep up wth anticipated growth. 414/R,R &E 73045 FDOT Joint Pjts Con ncv turd for t» relocation of sewer mains tram various FDOT projects. 4141R,R &E 73054 Cnty Barn Sewer Line Relocate feni Rattlesnake Hammock Rd. m Dave Blvd., Relocate sewer mains for road wk g prolect. Road projecir currently scheduled for FY 2006. 414/R,R &E 73060 Pon Au Prince Sewer Reps sus-standard wastewater collection system serving 4 streets off of Pon -au- Prnce Road pending Identification of a funding 414/R,R&E 73085 CCDOT UtHity Relocates Rs of uHkbs as may be needed given accelerated County road construction schedules. 4141R,R &E 73071 Energy EfHdency, Enhancements Strrdy r� implement p lement sactrical upgrades to knrpove energy efficiency at the treatment plants 414/R.R &E 73072 Public Utilities operations Center Relocate sewer collection crews and equipment depot to a larger tactility to accommodate growth. Proceeds from the sate of the e>dsti g facility at 0027 Shirley Street wit be realized and will help offset the coat to relocate to a MW fac®ly. {t4/R,R &E 73078 Henderson Creek Sewer Improvements To provide sewer service cornectlorts to properties (M&E and B&O South of Henderson Creek Rd. 414/R,R &E 73082 PurnpUft Stations Rehab Design and bid pumping station rehabMlation for wastewater collections department. 414/R,R&E 73083 Sewer Line Rehab D8319n and bid trendhiass sever rehablitetbn for wastewater colectlons department 414/R.R &E 73127 Sludge SYehdization Mana ant Sludge Management improvements 414/R,R&E 73160 Rookery Bay, FM and PS Improvements improvemnnts to Rookery Bay wastewater transmission 414/R,R &E 73161 Take Package Plants Off-Line (4) This p re Cou rww served bre Irnnenw lms. service to wastewater customers In the 414/R,R &E 73162 City Permanent Inter- connect Forcemain ntercornect with City nt N s 414/R,R &E 73163 BSU Inter-connect FDraeman inter- cornea with Bonts S a UtiuUes 4141R,R &E 73164 South County I &I Analysis Provide sewer system W analysis and held Investigation as recommended in the South Collar County Regional WRF Design Report (June 2001). Goes Is to reduce wet weather flows to the SCWRF. 414/R4R &E 73165 Asset Management Assistance Provide assistance in marmigenveni of the Goth s utility assets 414/R R&E 73166 l3dorlCuxrosjon control Improvements program to Investigate and Implement odor and corrosion control m rovements thro the wastawater collection system. 414/R.R&E 73301 VBR • Airport Rd. to C8951 eff relocate Relocate force man for road construction. 4141R,R&E 73302 CR951 - GGB to immok. Rd. relocate Relocate mftting force man for road construction. 4141R,R&E 73306 RattlsSH Rd. - Polly, to CR951 relocate Rebrate eztasng force man for road construction. 414/R,R&E 73916 South C R W WTP ntY e9 Work ncardes replacernaerd of Parkson °aeon, Flyght OFF Feed pumps, Instrumentation for motor operaw valves. 414/R.R&E 73922 Telemetry Add telemetry to 530 d SW remote fill stations and 13 matter I t stations over five are scan Fy02. 414/R,R&E 73943 30' immokalee Road FM Clean existirg 30' FM and Instal permanent pigging station. 414IR,R&E 73944 Belling System The purpose of this project Is me updaltxV of the bang system software currently utilized by the Dept d W Revenue for Water and W accounts. The current software does not have report wrkkxD or generation capabilities. Additionally. the software is outdated for the number of customers that Color County has and will continue 1D gain. 414/R,R&E 73949 SCWRF Expansion 2001 Expansion of SCWRF b 16 m 414/R.R&E 73950 NCRWRF to 30.6 mgd MMDF Expansion of NCWRF to 30.6 m9d MMDF ( Phase t = 24.1 mgd MMDF). 414/R,R&E TBD 2003 FDOT Joint Projects Contingency fund for the relocation of sewer mans from various FDOT rojects. 414 1R,R&E TBD I Sewer Une Rehab Des and bid trenchbss sewer rehabilitation for wastewater collections department, 4141R R &E TBD PumpAJft Station Rehab Prepare manhole and itrt station rehabilitation annual contract bid documents. 414 /R,R &E TOD Odor /Corrosion Control ►dull'year program lo trvesole and i'nplemem a t oW awosim conviN m rovemam thrmighout the wastewater colectbn 414/R R &E TBD CCDOT Utility Relocates Relocation of utilities as may be needed given accelerated County road construction schedules. New Wastewater 414 P 414/R R &E WW14 Decommissioning of Pelican Bay WRF s and clecommissionkV of Pelican Bay WRF. 4141R,R &E 2002 -4 NCWRF Oxidation Ditch Ion rovements , Design and Construction of Improvements to NCWRF Oxidation Ditch leer s&i4_ZM Corr sow QP Dralp4era A4as s a s 20 http: / /www.colliergov. net / modules /ShowDocument.aspx'!aocumentid =12663 orrusom 8/2/2010 Page 1 of 1 TAXLESS-114 Fund/T"w (A) P.o)6ct No. Protect Wtttta Or' RECLAIMED WATER PROJECTS EjdMft Reclaimed Wabr 413 Pro 413/GD 74020 Bads Pressure Sustming Valves Irmslae back presssu s sustaining valves at all reclaimed water meter assemblies to create pressure on demand 4131GD 74021 Golden Gate Cana! Supplemental Water System SbAy, design and construction of system to extract surface water for mooing Peak ' imigation demands. 4131GD 74029 Effluent Management Master Plan Update Update effluent managernecit portion cl wastewater master plan. 413/GD 74030 ASR Reclaimed Water Wells Design, Permit and construct one ASR test wel nftialY, than construct up to seven ASR wete for the pwpose of Injecting Surplus racleimed water during off peaks and retrbvng same during peak demand tines br sales to reuse customers. Also includes monita wells piping pumps and tetemafry. 4131GD 74034 Vanderbilt Bch Reclaim W M 20' Cons 20' 7eda� water man song Vanderbit Beads Road from Mport Road b Vetage Walk Ckcle to Increase flows to the N/S nterconnect, the injection wells and customers east of 1.75. 413/GD 74035 Radio Rd/Santa Barbara 81vtl Ili Redamed WM Construct �redained water man along Radio Road and Santa Barbara Blvd. From Fo)fte to Mryside to increase mows to NG ntsmonnect. A possible atimate route is akng the FPL easement between Davis BNd. & Radio Rd. 413/GD 74036 Radio Rd 20' Rd WM Construct 20' reclaimed water man along Radio Road from Briarw ood to Fodite as part of N/S nteroonnem 413(GD 74076 Reclaimed Water Booster Pump Station - North New Booster Pumping Station. 413/GD 74077 NCW RF 24' Reclaimed Water Maln -NCW RF to Vanderbilt Beach Rd New Recisi mod Water Tnanumason Man. 413/GD 74078 NCW RF 24' Reclalined Water. Main-Along Lip ton Rd, VBR New Reclaimed water Transmbsbn Main. 413M 74125 Supplemental Irrigation Water Study, design and construction of supplemental water facilities for nxdsnmed water 4131GD TBD 2002 Growth Management Plan Update Update growth managamentpian sWelement every We years. 413113D 74037 Miscellaneous Effluent Improvements Miscellaneous Effluent improvements New Reclaimed Water 413 ft2lLcq 413/GD RW 1 Reclaimed Water Booster PS - North SA Study design. and COnSbUctim of booster Pt recommended in Water Resource P Auguat2001. 413/GD RW2 Interconnect to South SA - 20' Reclaimed WM ftidy, design, and construction of reclaimed water line recommended in water Resource Planning Report, August 2001. 4131GD RW3 Interconnect to North SA - 20' Redaimed WM StirdY. design, and construction of reclaimed water one recommended n Weser Resource Planning Report, August 2001. Existing Reddmed Water 414 Projeclis 414/R,R&E 74015 Misc. Effluent Improvements Allowance for annual Improvements to the recialned water transmission 414/R,R&E 74019 Cnty Sam Rd Eff Lkme Relocate Rattlesnake Hammock Rd. tD Davie Blva., Rebcate reclaimed water mans for rand widerwy Road currently scheduled for FY06. 414/R,R &E 74021 Golden Gate Canal Su ental Water System Initiation 01 plan to obtain eruppk+mental inigatlon water irate the cant. 414/R,R&E 74023 Pelican Say Irrg Fire 414/R,R&E 74028 Gooditette Rd Reclaim WM - Relocate Vanderbilt Beach Road) Roba lit Improvements LF of 20" (Jai. Pine Ridge an of mad Road) Rebeate 4,400 LF of 20' effWent mein as part of road widening pro)ect 80134. 414/R,R&E 74030 Reclaimed Water ASR Study, design and constmc en of new reclaimed water ASR weft. 414/R,R&E 74031 Rehab SCW RF Reclaimed Wtr Sig Tank Repairs to reclaimed wa ter storage tank includes repairs b wall cracks, corksbuction is and expensuon 414/R,R&E 74033 Rectamed Water Telemetry Add teternatry to 31 reclaimed water user sites and 7 raw water wee saps. There are 19 sites In Nam Service Area, 7 raw water welt, and 12 sites in the South Seeks area. 414/R, R&E 74039 Pelican Bay Waft Add two new wells with vauk electrical instrumentation and controir, 4141R,R&E 74047 Reclaimed Water Automatic Read Meters Add automate read matara to sioeting system to enhance operation. 414/R,R&E 74075 Eagle Lakes Reclaimed Water Pump Station UPVad92 to reclaimed Water PS 414/R,R&E 74725 Supplemental Irrigation Water PPS mga Funds we id use sources and implement a suppiamento crater suppN m augment irrigation. nckudes Immokalae Rd Wetkmeld and Recimmed Water Line. 414/R,R&E 74300 lmmok. Rd. - US41 to 175 eff relocate Reclaimed water pipeline relocation tar new road construction. 414/R,R&E 74301 VBR - Airport Rd. to CR951 off relocate Reciairmed water ppelne relocation for row road construction. 414/R,R&E 74302 CR951 - GGB to knmok. Rd. relocate Reclaimed water Pipeline relocation for new road ommmictim. 414/R,R&E 743«3 GGP - Airport to SBB eft relocate Redakned water pipeline relocation for now road construction. 414JR,R&E 74307 Misc. Effluent Improvements Misc. Effluent Improvements 414/R R&E 74308 Pelican Bay Reclaimed Water PS Cranes Add Cranes at Pelican Bay Reclaimed PS 21 http: / /www.colliergov. net / modules /ShowDocument. aspx ?documentid =12662 8/2/2010 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES 2011 EVALUATION & APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) Public Facilities Element — Potable Water Sub - Element Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Sub - Element will be revised to reflect the proper formatting for all Goals, Objectives and Policies, as defined below: Goal: General statement defining what the plan will ultimately achieve, typically beginning with "TO" followed by a transitive verb, such as, TO PROTECT or TO ENSURE. Objective: A more specific statement than the stated Goal; describing actions that will help achieve the goal(s), typically beginning with the active verb providing the general direction, such as, "Implement ", "Promote" or "Protect". Objectives use the term "will" and allow Policies to specifically require an activity with "shall ". Policies: Specific statements that provide directives on how to achieve the objectives and ultimately the Sub - Element's goals, typically beginning with phrases like, "The County shall promote... ", "The County shall continue to..." or "The District shall expand..." or similar phrases. Policies use the terms "may" or "shall" to provide specific direction. Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Sub - Element should be revised to reflect Department name changes, designee changes, renumbering due to objective and/or policy additions and/or deletions, and grammatical changes. Goal — revisions to reflect all that supplying potable water entails, and its interdependence with provisions found in other Elements and Sub - Elements Objective 1 — minor revisions and reformatting Policy 1.1 — minor revision to be more inclusive of jurisdictions under the Plan. Policy 1.3 — minor revision to provide additional specificity. Policy 1.5 — minor revision to be more inclusive of jurisdictions under the Plan. Policy 1.6 — minor revision to provide additional specificity. Objective 2 — revision to strengthen this Policy language, be more inclusive and provide the desired clarity; reformatting. Policy 2.1 — minor revisions to be more inclusive of jurisdictions under the Plan, correctly reference an outside document, and provide additional specificity. Policy 2.4 — minor revision to be more inclusive of jurisdictions under the Plan. Policy 2.5 — minor revision to recognize document updates. Policy 2.6 — minor revision to update Ordinance reference. I POTABLE WATER SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Objective 3 — reformatting Policy 3.1 — minor revisions to reconcile certain LOS standards; deleting an unnecessary statement; part of revision affecting multiple Elements to eliminate redundancy; revision to add Ave Maria facility and LOSS information; consider revision to introduce water pressures and water amounts as new measures of Levels of Service. Policy 3.2 — minor revision to abbreviate. Policy 3.3 — minor revision to abbreviate. Policy 3.4 — minor revisions to abbreviate, and provide additional specificity; additional statement specifying review procedure; verify accuracy of agency names and identifications. Objective 4 — reformatting. Policy 4.5 — provide specificity if deemed necessary. Policy 4.6 — minor revision to eliminate redundant language in describing term used. Objective 5 — minor revision to provide new departmental reference; defer consideration of suggested modification to strengthen this Objective and its subsequent Policies, in demonstrating support for reducing VMT and GHG emissions — in part or entirely; reformatting. Potable Water Sub - Element — Attached Documents — Numerous changes, with direction to cross- check GMP locations where similar references to maps & figures are found — Additional changes to Figure PW -1 and related Figures to reflect District boundary changes associated with RFMUD Sending Lands boundary adjustments — two main areas; 1 on south side of Immokalee Road. 2 POTABLE WATER SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations for the Public Facilities Element — Potable Water Sub - Element A. Introduction & Background: The purpose of the Potable Water Sub - Element is defined within its single Goal, which reads as follows: TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC BY ENSURING ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND, COST EFFECTIVE AND IMPLEMENTABLE POTABLE WATER FACILITIES AND SERVICES. The intent of the Potable Water Sub - Element is to assure the provision of efficient and economical services that would enable the citizens of Collier County to meet their needs for a potable water supply while also assuring public health and safety in accordance with the criteria set forth in Rule 9J -5, F.A.C., and Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. The provision of public facilities and services for potable water supply, stormwater management, floodplain management and flood protection, and aquifer recharge area protection and watershed management are planned in correlation with future land use projections. This Goal should be expanded to fully capture the County's goals in these areas and ensure collaboration in implementing Objectives and applying Policies. These interdepartmental colaborations should also be recognized, and strengthend if necessary, in the Conservation & Coastal Management Element (CCME) and Intergovernmental Coordination Element (ICE) of this Growth Management Plan. As currently formatted, this Sub - Element consists entirely of a single Goal, and its supporting Objectives and Policies. As part of the EAR -based amendments, Comprehensive Planning staff is recommending specific formatting changes for the Sub - Element. In addition, the Sub - Element contains a number of references to the County's Water & Sewer District. The District's official name is the "Collier County Water -Sewer District," and the Sub - Element text needs to reflect this. B. Objectives Analysis: OBJECTIVE 1: The County will locate and develop potable water supply sources to meet the future needs of the County owned and operated systems, said supply sources meeting — the minimum Level of Service Standards established by this Plan. The development and utilization of new potable water supply sources and the acquisition of land necessary for such development shall be based upon the information, guidelines and procedures identified within the County's Ten -Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (as updated annually), the Collier County Water -Sewer Master Plan, and the Lower West Coast Water Supply Plan prepared by the South Florida Water Management District. Objective Achievement Analysis: Section 3.2 of this EAR contains an analysis of the Collier County Growth Management Plan, including the Potable Water Sub - Element, relative to compliance with the South Florida Water 1 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — POTABLE WATER SUB - ELEMENT Management District's (SFWMD's) Lower West Coast Water Supply Plan. Additionally, the staff of the Collier County Public Utilities Division has prepared a Ten -Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan. This Work Plan is to be transmitted to the Florida Department of Community Affairs at the conclusion of the SFWMD's update of the Lower West Coast Water Supply Plan. Along with the Work Plan, County staff will be transmitting related amendments to the Potable Water Sub - Element and the Capital Improvement Element. Both the Work Plan and the Sub - Element are based upon the County 's adopted Water Master Plan Update. The Master Plan utilizes population projections prepared by the Collier County Comprehensive Planning Department, approved by the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and accepted by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). As part of the EAR -based amendments, Objective 1 should be revised to delete the reference to the County Water Master Plan and the word "annually" that is in parentheses after the Ten -Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ". Policy Relevance: There are currently seven (7) policies within this Objective. Policy 1.1: The County shall continue to expand the ASR (Aquifer Storage and Recovery) system as a potential emergency and seasonal potable water source. This Policy calls for the continuing expansion of the County's Aquifer Storage & Recovery (ASR) Program. This Policy remains relevant and should be rewritten not to be utility specific, but to mention those jurisdictions, generally, that have an ASR Program to expand. [Public Comment from February 23, 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Suggesting that there is a concern over the potential waste of re -use water; asking if re -use water can be treated to a standard satisfactory as a drinking water source, and; observing that water should not be treated to a standard of which there is not a demand.] Policy 1.3: The County shall continue to identify sufficient quantities of water sources to meet the County's estimated growth- related needs. Potential water sources to meet the County's 2025 water demands include raw water from Hawthorn Zone 1 Aquifer (Intermediate Aquifer System) and Lower Hawthorn Aquifer (Florida Aquifer System), identified within the County's 2005 Water Master Plan. The County shall use these water sources as well as alternative sources, as permitted by the State, to meet the County's needs. This Policy requires the County to identify sufficient water supply sources to address future needs. This Sub - Element may be affected by changes to Chapter 163, Florida Statute, which were adopted into law in 2005, as follows: 2 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— POTABLE WATER SUB - ELEMENT 163.3191(2)(1): The Evaluation and Appraisal Report must determine whether the local government has been successful in identifying alternative water supply projects, including conservation and reuse, needed to meet projected demand. Also, the Report must identify the degree to which the local government has implemented its 10 -year water supply workplan. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. Reporting the County's success in identifying alternative water sources and the degree to which the 10 -year workplan has been implemented may or may not require revision of this Sub - Element to be in compliance with the above Statutory change. This Policy should be revised to delete the second sentence referring to water sources only if allowed by Statute and reword the last sentence to "The County shall seek supply from all permissible sources of raw water cited in the Lower West Coast Water Supply Plan to meet the County's needs. " [Public Comment from February 23, 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Suggesting the County should develop new tools to predict future water availability.] Policy 1.5: The County shall coordinate with the South Florida Water Management District in the development of the Water Master Plan Update, which is the primary planning document for the Collier County Water -Sewer District This Policy requires the County to identify sufficient water supply sources to address future needs. The Water Master Plan document does not cover all areas and jurisdictions in the County and this reference should be changed. This Policy should be revised to replace "Water Master Plan Update " with "Lower West Coast Water Supply Plan " and to replace "the Collier County Water -Sewer District" with "Collier County". Policy 1.6: The County shall coordinate with the South Florida Water Management District to produce Plans for water supply as described within the Water Master Plan Updates that ensure the County's ability to maintain its stated Level of Service standard. This Policy calls for continuation of a County program for protecting existing and potential water supply sources. Protection of existing and potential water supply sources is under the jurisdiction of the County's Pollution Control Department. This Policy should be revised to replace "Water Master Plan Updates " with "Lower West Coast Water Supply Plan ". [Public Comment from March 15, 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Questioning the status of and responsibility for monitoring and maintaining our water resources.] OBJECTIVE 2: The County shall implement the following policies to make certain that public and private sector potable water service utilities provide, repair and/or replace potable water supply, treatment and distribution facilities to correct existing deficiencies in their respective service areas as may be required to meet or exceed the Level of Service Standards established in this 3 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— POTABLE WATER SUB - ELEMENT Plan. In addition, public sector potable water service utilities will be expanded as necessary to provide for future growth, as provided for in the following policies. Objective Achievement Analysis: Collier County's private water and wastewater utilities are regulated through the Utility & Franchise Regulation Section of the Community Development & Environmental Services (CDES) Operations Department. This agency serves as staff for the Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority. The Utility & Franchise Regulation Section is the County entity responsible for monitoring compliance with County regulations by the various private utilities located in Collier County. In addition to managing the operations of the Department and Section, the CDES Operations Director is also the Executive Director for the Water and Wastewater Authority. The Authority is the regulatory entity for the four (4) utility franchises operating in Collier County. In regulating the operations of the County's private utilities the Authority, which is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, exercises considerable power. They may set rates, adjust franchise boundaries, set quality of service standards and intervene in disputes between utilities and customers. The publicly owned (as opposed to privately owned) water supply system is operated by Collier County as the _ Collier County Water District. The District is responsible for developing, operating and maintaining all of the County 's public facilities related to potable water treatment and distribution. This Objective is being achieved and should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ". [Planning Commission (CCPQ Comment from August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting this language be strengthened to be fully inclusive and clear about non -County supplies and suppliers.] Policy Relevance: There are six (6) policies within this Objective. Policy 2.1: The Collier County Water-Sewer District shall continue the development of a Collier County Regional Potable Water System consistent with the Capital Improvement Element and the Collier County Water -Sewer Master Plan to correct existing deficiencies and provide for future growth. This Policy calls for the County to continue development of a Regional Potable Water Utility System. This Policy should be deleted or rewritten to not be utility specific - - - include both Water — Sewer District and the County Water and Wastewater Authority; replace Master Plan with 10 -Year Water Supply Plan. Post -EAC Workshop comment: Reference to: County Water —Sewer Master Plan O% to read as: County 10 -Year Water Supply Plan, and not Lower West Coast Supply Plan. 4 P UBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — POTABLE WATER SUB - ELEMENT Policy 2.4: Collier County shall permit development of potable water supply systems as follows: within the Designated Urban Areas of the Plan, including the outlying urban areas of Immokalee, Copeland, Chokoloskee, Plantation Island, and Port of the Islands; within the areas depicted on the Collier County Water District Boundaries map (Figure PW -1); within the Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas map (Figure PW -2), which includes the Rural Transition Water and Sewer District; in Sending Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District when Density Blending, as provided for in the Density Rating System of the Future Land Use Element, is utilized; in Towns, Villages, Hamlets and Compact Rural Developments within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay; and, in areas where the County has legal commitments to provide facilities and services as of the date of adoption of this Plan. For lands located within the Collier County Water -Sewer District, but in which County water service is not currently available, non -County potable water supply systems shall only be allowed on an interim basis until County service is available. Individual potable water supply wells may be permitted within the areas depicted on the Collier County Water District Boundaries map (Figure PW -1) on an interim basis until County water service is available; individual potable water supply wells may be permitted in all Urban designated areas outside of the areas depicted on Figure PWA on an interim basis until a centralized potable water supply system is available; individual potable water supply wells may be permitted in the Rural Transition Water and Sewer District, depicted on the Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas map (Figure PW -2), on an interim basis until County water service is available; individual potable water supply wells may be permitted in Sending Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District when Density Blending, as provided for in the Density Rating System of the Future Land Use Element, is utilized, on an interim basis until County water service is available; and, individual potable water supply wells may be permitted on lands outside of the Urban designated areas, outside of areas depicted on Figure PWA, and outside of Towns, Villages and those Compact Rural Developments greater than one hundred (100) acres in size within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay — all areas where potable water supply systems are not anticipated. However, individual potable water supply wells may or may not be permitted within Compact Rural Developments one hundred (100) acres or less in size, depending upon the uses permitted within the Compact Rural Development Also, in Towns, Villages, and those Compact Rural Developments greater than one hundred (100) acres in size, potable water supply wells are allowed to serve no more than 100 acres, on an interim basis only, until central service is available. This Policy remains relevant and allows development of new or expanded potable water systems in certain portions of unincorporated Collier County. It also allows the use of individual water supply wells in areas where County or other central water supply service is unavailable. This Policy should be revised to replace "until County water service is available " with a more inclusive statement, such as, "until a centralized potable water supply system service is available". This includes mapping changes and new map information derived from the private, or smaller, providers or districts. Policy 2.5: The County' shall continue enforcement of ordinances requiring connection of existing and new development to central potable water systems when they become available. Connections to a central system shall be made pursuant to Collier County Ordinance 01 -73, adopted December 11, 2001. This Policy calls for the County to continue enforcing mandatory connection to a central water supply system, when such is available. This Policy should be revised to add "as amended" to the end of the last sentence. 5 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— POTABLE WATER SUB - ELEMENT Policy 2.6: Where Community Development Districts, or other similar special districts are established to provide a tool for developers to finance infrastructure or other purposes, wholly or partially within the Collier County Water-Sewer District, water service shall be connected to the regional system, and internal facilities shall be conveyed, when acceptable, to the Collier County Water - Sewer District for operation and ownership in accordance with Collier County Ordinance 01- 57, adopted October 23, 2001, or its latest revision, and District construction and operating policies. This Policy requires Community Development Districts, or other Special Districts to connect to County water facilities when such are available. This Policy should be revised to replace "Ordinance 01 -57, adopted October 23, 2001 " with "Ordinance 04 -31, adopted May 11, 2004 ". OBJECTIVE 3: Pursuant to Chapter 163.3202, F S., including any amendments thereto, Collier County has implemented procedures to ensure that at the time a development order is issued, potable water facility capacity that meets or exceeds the minimum Level of Service Standards established herein is available or will be available to serve the development under the guidelines established for concurrency in the Capital Improvement Element of this Plan. Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective is the County's potable water concurrency provision. The Collier County Water -Sewer District achieves concurrency of its stated LOS standard. The disclosure of this achievement is reported within the periodic updates of the County's Water Master Plan. This Objective is being achieved and it should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ". Add the parenthetical "(LOS)" or "(LOSS)" to allow use of acronyms in subsequent Policies. Policy Relevance: There are four (4) policies within this Objective. Policy 3.1: The following Level of Service Standards are hereby adopted and shall be used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a development: Review of the historical ratio of residential to non - residential demand indicated that approximately 17% of the total water usage is non - residential. Thus, the residential demand is 154 gpcd and the total finished water demand is 185 gpcd. 6 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— POTABLE WATER SUB - ELEMENT FACILITY CAPACITY FACILITY /SERVICE AREA Collier County Water -Sewer District Goodland Water District Marco Island Water District Marco Shores CITY OF NAPLES FACILITIES Unincorporated Service Area EVERGLADES CITY FACILITIES Unincorporated Service Area LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD 185 gpcd 185 gpcd 185 gpcd 185gpcd 185 gpcd INDEPENDENT DISTRICTS Orangetree Utilities 100gpcd Immokalee Water and Sewer District 100gpcd Florida Governmental Utilities Authority 100gpcd This Policy remains relevant and lists the Level of Service (LOS) Standards for the various Collier County potable water utilities, both public and private. This Policy should be revised to delete the second paragraph and update the Level of Service Standards, as the Collier County Water -Sewer District is now 170 gpcd. The Policy should be revised to indicate the LOS standard for Ave Maria Water and Wastewater facilities, which are inside the County. The LOSS for wastewater treatment appearing in Policy 3.1 above is one of two locations within this GMP where these standards are shown. The other location is Policy 1.5; subsection "D" in the Capital Improvement Element. This dualism may be a simple matter of unnecessary redundancy, except that the two Policies are not the same. These differences should be reconciled and a single location selected for these LOSS to appear. If it is decided to show the LOSS in both locations, then the CIE could be formatted to provide the LOS Standards, while the Sub - Element entries could elaborate on the figures. This Policy will remain relevant in its reconciled format. [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Supporting staff suggestion to locate Level of Service Standards in the CIE, with this Sub - Element being revised to direct readers to the CIE for this information. The CCPC also suggests considering whether water pressures and water amounts could be introduced as LOS standards. Add Ave Maria facilities to this listing.] Policy 3.2: In order to ensure that the Level of Service Standards contained in Policy 3.1 are maintained, methodologies for determining available capacity and demand shall incorporate appropriate peak demand coefficients for each facility and for the type of development proposed. This Policy remains relevant and requires that public and private utility methodologies for determining available capacity and demand must incorporate appropriate peak demand coefficients for each facility and for the type of development proposed. This Policy should be retained essentially as written. This Policy may be revised to abbreviate "Level of Service " to "LOS ". 7 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — POTABLE WATER SUB - ELEMENT Policy 3.3: The Level of Service Standards contained in Policy 3.1 are the minimum criteria for replacement, expansion or increase in capacity of potable water supply facilities. This Policy remains relevant and states that the LOS Standards contained in Policy 1.3.1 "are the minimum criteria for replacement, expansion or increase in capacity of potable water supply facilities." This Policy should be retained as written. This Policy may be revised to abbreviate "Level of Service " to "LOS ". Policy 3.4: The County will annually review historical potable water demand records and adjust the Level of Service Standards contained in Policy 3.1 if so indicated by the annual review. This Policy remains relevant and requires an annual review of potable water demand records, with adjustment of the LOS Standards, as necessary, based upon the findings of the annual review. This Policy should be revised to replace "County" with "Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority ", and add a second sentence, such as the following: "The Collier County Water -Sewer District shall review historical potable water demand records during Collier County Wastewater Master Plan updates and adjust the LOS standards, as referenced in Policy 3.1, if needed " and retained as rewritten. This Policy may be revised to abbreviate "Level of Service " to "LOS ". [Planning Commission (CCPQ Comment from August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that changes ensure the proper identification of the responsible entities.] OBJECTIVE 4: The County shall continue to promote conservation of potable water supplies by developing and implementing an integrated, comprehensive conservation strategy which will identify specific consumption per capita goals. Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective commits the County to the implementation of an ongoing water conservation program. This Objective is being achieved and as such, it should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ". Policy Relevance: There are currently seven (7) policies within this Objective. The Objective and policies are similar to Objective 4 and its policies within the Sanitary Sewer Sub- Element (refer to the Sanitary Sewer Section of this Report). Policy 4.5: Where Community Development Districts, or other similar special districts are established to provide a tool for developers to finance infrastructure or other purposes, wholly or partially within the Collier County Water -Sewer District, and where such districts make provisions for irrigation via dual systems utilizing effluent and /or other irrigation sources, said systems shall be connected to the regional system when available, and all internal irrigation systems shall remain in private ownership and be master metered by the County. 8 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — POTABLE WATER SUB - ELEMENT This Policy requires Community Development Districts, or other special infrastructure districts, to connect to the County Utility System when they irrigate using dual systems and are located within the Collier County Water -Sewer District Service Area. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained as written. SHOULD THIS POLICY PROVIDE A SPECIFIC ORDINANCE CITE? Policy 4.6: The County shall promote the use of xeriscape techniques (landscaping method that emphasizes water conservation in its use of drought resistant landscaping plants to minimize potable water use for landscape irrigation. This Policy remains relevant and requires the County to promote xeriscaping as part of its conservation program with regard to irrigation reduction. This Policy should be retained essentially as written. OBJECTIVE 5: The County shall discourage urban sprawl and the proliferation of private sector potable water service suppliers in an effort to maximize the use of existing public facilities through the development order approval process by implementing the following policies. Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective seeks to discourage urban sprawl through maximization of existing public water supply utilities. Further, the Objective states that this action will be achieved through the local development review process. The Public Utilities Engineering Department coordinates with the Zoning & Land Development Review Department in the review of development order applications to ensure that the requirements of this Objective are met. This Objective is being achieved and his Objective should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ". Consideration should be given to revisions that recognize the importance of reducing GHG emissions in furtherance of HB 697. CONSIDER INTRODUCING A NEW OBJECTIVE AND SUBSEQUENT POLICY OR POLICIES FOLLOWING FROM THE 2009 ADOPTION OF HB 697. [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 27 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the amount of change introduced with Objectives and Policies following from the adoption of HB 697may be misplaced and consideration for any such change may serve better if consolidated to address multiple Elements or Sub - Elements at another location , and should be removed from the/ as a proposed revision. j 9 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — POTABLE WATER SUB - ELEMENT C. Attached Documents Analysis: PW -1.1 Collier County Water District Boundaries This map has the same title as Figure PW -1 and is x rong. This map, and references to it in Policies, should be deleted. PW -1.2 Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas This map has the same title as Figure PW -2 and is wrong. This map, and references to it in Policies, should be deleted. Table PW -8 Capital Improvement Projects FY 2003 -2022 This table is not referenced in any Objective or Policy and is specific to the Collier County Water - Sewer District. For those reasons, this table should be deleted. Figure PW -1 Collier County Water District Boundaries This map is referenced in multiple Policies and is wrong. The references to this map should be changed to reference "Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas " since the District Boundaries are included. Additional changes relating to RFMUD Sending Lands boundary adjustments. Figure PW -2 Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas This map is referenced in the same Policies as Figure PW -1 and should also be updated to the 2008 Water Master Plan Figure 1 -1 (attached). Recommend similar maps be added for other Water Systems overseen by the Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority. Figure PW -3 Potable Water Treatment and Transmission Facilities This map is not referenced in any Objective or Policy and should be deleted. Look for the "Attached Document Analysis" items above to appear in the Capital Improvement Element as cross references, and revise or delete in manners similarly with above instructions [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from December 7, 2010 EAR Adoption Hearing — Recognizing staff comments regarding further revisions to certain Figures associated with District boundary adjustments.] 10 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — POTABLE WATER SUB -ELEMENT Pages 11 -14 Blank Public Facilities Element — Potable Water Sub - Element Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption Hearing z i. Z j _. _ _ ._ __— GOLDEN GATE BLVD W -- X i ✓3_ _— __.�_� ..._�_.- PtNE -RFDGt RDEX'' ..... 'A GREEN BLVD, An M Q � of >C � � m L :. Z Legend Collier County Water District Boundaries ; Entity j City of Nap4es r� FGCli Service Area ' ��,( North Area a Northeast Area orange Tree f South Area CL 1her CtDunly ` T Southeast Area COLLIER COUNTY WATM,,] 15 TRICT BO FIGURE PW -1.1 rh 11 4 FIGURE PW-2.1 Legend F2 Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas Entity City of Naples FGCU Service Area 4,- North Area 7 I "J"MC-0 t Northeast Area Orange Tree i� n, So.!h Area coizi'er Count t4, SwthaasiArea Ado" EXISTING AND FUTURE POTABLE WATER SERVICE 16 Page 1 of l TABLE PW-8 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FY 2003 -2022 PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS WATER TREATMENT, TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION Greeley and Hansen UP October 2002 Fund/Type (A) Project No. Project Nunn Description Exbixfim Water 411 Growth Related) Projects 411 /GD 70040 Clty/County interconnect Construct rnerconemm am of tftereaction of Goodlette-FrWC and Pine Ridge and list of intersection of Lakewood Blvd And Davis Blvd. Project wa nraite provisions for the itteroormlaetion of Gty end County water syserne in the VOWS of N 411 /GD 1 70052 Manatee Station Pump Upgrade Upate pumps and upgrade instrumentation slid corWd of no Water Storage Facility an Mande Road to meet growth. 411 /GD 70054 SCRWTP 8 MGD RO Plant and 12MQD 6grarlslm New 0.4AGD RO 6parulon at 12-MGD erne softening SCRWTP. RO system, alaage tank, 12 new water supply wells srd pumps' 2 deep inieUlon wale' raw water pipe lines' new SCADA system' OaM menulek, water bMridng system, emergency generators and chemical storage aystwn RO Plaid we be eipaMehis to 20*GD. 411 /GD 70075 NCRWTP 3 Addftlorlal Brackish Water Supply Wells Add three new PLO. wells 411 /GD 70093 Immokales Road East 38' WTM Phase 1- Design and coretrul t a air water mail Wong ImmololM Road from CR 951 to Orangstnes. Posse 1 is to be constructed with the mad caxtnrcUon proiect. Phase 2 is design and construction at a 3E vaster mein from lmmakile s Road to the plopolied NE WTP, 411/GD 1 70088 Water Master Plan Updates Arratd Update of Water Master Pin 411 /GD 70097 SCRWTP 12 MGD RO Expansion Design and construction of 124 GD reverse osmosis ogxreia' at Sari 411/GD 70098 Growth Managennent Plan Update Update wales subelenreni of Growth Marogwnem Pion every fire years. 411/GD 70140 Fast Central WTM Design and corWrtrtbrl of East Cattail water transmission nnain 4111/0D 70150 Vanderbilt Beach Road Parallel Water Main Design and drowcaon of a oaretiat water trmemiebn mat tom Airport Road to OR 951 411 /OD 70151 CR 951 WTM -Davis Blvd to Rattlesnake Wammock Design and construction of a 96' water transmission main a" CR 951 from Davis Boulevard to Redaearu" Hammock Road 411 /GD 70152 CR 851 WTM Rattlesnake Hammock to US 41 mock Design and wrotruclim a a 24' water transmission main along CR 951 from RatOasrke Hammock Road to US 41 70153 US 41 WTM- South from CR951 Design and crostruAlm of a 1C water main Wong US 41 from CR 951 to Manatee Road 70154 Land A uisition for NERWTP Oran Tree a 147 ac sits at T ter of wTP WRF. 70155 land Acquisition for SERWTP Purd*se additional prpperty edjaceltto ertlstirg aMrd1b" Row Pwm4*V Sham Properly for new WTP. 70156 Vanderbilt Drive Booster PS Design end Constructlon tar Vanderbilt Drive Booster PS FIIGD 70157 Manatee Road Potable Water ASR Welts Design lid can stnxxion of expansion of the ASR system at fro Manatee Road site. 708132 US 41 WM - Manatee to South Coretnrctlm of water mein siong US 41 Itan MarWas b South. 70888 Lrvlrlgston Road Water Main from Pine Ridge Road to Vanderbilt Beach Road Construct a IG WM along Livingston Road tram Pre Ridge Road to Vardsrdn Beach Row concurrent eat Road project. 411/GO 701381 Livingston Immokalee Vanderbilt Cons 18- WM a" Livingston Road from Vanderbilt Beach flow to Olmorales Road cmarwc recd vM 411 /GD 70892 SCRWTP 20MGD Expansion Wed Easement Study Future well study and weaned acquisition 411 /00 00000 Remote Disinfection Booster Study. design and construction of remote deWeeam booker atetlors. New Water 411 411/GD W5 Vanderbilt Drive Water Booster Stetlon Design and construct row water twatat pumping sleon. 1;a 411 /D W 13 NERWTP Study, design end construction of new 3.0 mgd WTP (expendable to IS mgd) to replace existing Orange ` Tres and serve d new c stwnes n Areas A and B. 411/GD W 14 SCRWTP SWd re y. design, e corotnrctlal a new 3.0 mW WTP (expandable to 15 r gd) to awe potential now customers in south area and Area D. 411/GD W t 7 Rattlesnake Hammock 81/12' WTM a Design ardd rmstnra a 24• WM between CR 951 to US 41 a" Reeseandm Hammock Rd. 411/GD W29 New Welifield Study for Proposed NERWTP Evaluate potenlw weVaid b loons and mWees pemmming lesuse 411/GD W30 New Welffield Study for Proposed SCRWTP Evaluate pawmtid wealelo ocWtiore end address pamatkg hsues 411 /GD W31 Land Acquisition for NERWTP Weliffeid Purctuve property for NERWTP walllaid folowlng wMelo study 411/GD W32 Land Acquistdon for SERWTP Welt field Purchase property for SERWTP wasnald tosowi g wMtkld study Eidsiting We 412 fflanewal and Replacement) to 412/R,R14E 70027 Clean water Act RM Study EPA n gpTw* d aR,ey for to mine and k at acc storage wcoa e. si reoasa krpticatiorts and of ro mrWmae dsk of aoddetdal air release. 4121R,RdE 70028 Goodlette Rd Water Main Goodane -Frank Road fax is" Improvements (Juct. Pine Rap Rd, to Jot. VenMrda Beach Rd) Relocate 12,500 LF of 24• WM plus relocate aylCourxy lntercmroct at Pine Ridge Rd. as fan at the road widening project 80134. 4121R,R&E 70033 Water System Mapping Create a set of system mega for the water and wastewater Dapta. 7o be utateed for wow at M facssbs Additionally the maps will be utilized by the PLIED Section in planning for hmire exfmdam of our System to keep Lip with ariticipeNd growth 412/R,R&E 70045 FDOT Joint Project CamUngency fund for relocation of water mah for FDOT prooM at valor locations. US 41 to Las County Una: Airport Rd. to RsgMw m Henrnodr P441`1 ttlearuaka FUmanock Rd to CR 9& slid any, other FDOT relocations. 412/R,R3E 70047 Relocate 20' /t 2" Water Main US 41 PAwocete water mains for FOOT eaWnyctlon. Poor record drewrgs and u forseen conditions delayed 0f 6 fO�Bd'�onal � by �� , Aaasawi rrcpocmr k required tar addtwrui news. The potion of the Count' depoet that was prwia/y refunded by FDOT will be redeposited to covet the additional work 412/R,Rl4E 70048 Relocate 12' Water Main US41 Raocam water mar* for FDOT oaeAutom Pow record drawings and unforssen conditions delayed contractor d R�red adAtbnal Work by additional am. Additional I lspector b reputred far additional news. The portion of the County deposit that was previously refunded try FDOT will be redeposited to pioWer the wdtione work 412lR.RSE 70053 coi,ttty Barn Road Water Main Relocate Raltlesreta Hammock Rd. to Davis Bed., Rewcatlon of water mains; tea County Dam Ra widwwg. Rd. project curnently scheduled for FY 2007. 412/R,RSE 70057 Facility Rehabilitation PAhabtaats various compornrts of lye NCRWTP, SCRWTP, wetiMld and. an stations. 17 • http: / /www.colliergov.nett modules /ShowDocument.aspx ?documentid =12634 8/2/2010 Page 1 of 1 TABLE PW-e Fund/Type Project Project Nero Deewiptlon 4121R,R &E 70058 Distribution Rehabilitation Si's� are ttbw b not walkable d pie sfa a ms matte in 4tese dread 1 s e pro)eLt wt correct those danderclas. as vet AS rohabatate a number of older meters in the System that have beroma 412 /R,R&E 7DO59 Public UtlBdes Operations Center Relocate the Wow Distribution Warafnc ss from a eeww" nsighbomod& The p uset eft was oonstructed with grown /ew+Hdpsted to 60 wnpb° house amhe next iv tb ampoyeaa. The nnanreho s now 3t1, arrxpioyees 1lidlkl the mad flue yawn. Addtlonely, the twatetx0lMe Is fnoamp dbiR with the suran0ng neighborhood. This Mdit we house the Water DiMrlotlbn FadBy, Water Ad"nistraW and Pubic Works Admknwrabon. 41 ZTLR&E 70063 NCWTP Noose Abatement Perform a nobs stud' cax>stisxxg at nobs readings at seven hamskes in close prow ft to the pfwe sit at various operatIng mcdsa. 412/R,R&E 70065 NCN/TP Manatee & Carlos Chlorine Gas Cor varsion Cony 90 � o iorwo gas fscanas at the NCRWTP Manatee Road Taro and Cana 7wu to LOM 412/R,R&E 70068 Golden Gate Welffield Improvement 3.� y wow trr�ernmeh Also, rs addkiari easements � ad)ecaxt to the 27 ardrap weds in the event the exhAV well reeds to be abandoned said 412/R,R&E 70067 Golden Gate SW 10' Water Main Rekxuae 1 W wustw admix on Golden (ire Blvd. From udder prof ' Pewmwt. 41MR&E 70069 Upgrade NCWTP Emergency Power Distribution — New eeedeai dfstrbubon feed and swddgoor upgrades to slow kA pant operrim from tap .4.b ems tors, with the two lot back 412/R,R&E 70071 CCDOT Utility Relocates 412/6 R&E 70074 Port Au Ptlnce Water/Sewer Improvements Replace etfasng water arrbtlon system concurrent with project fo replace substandard lverewater wdaalon WWOM serving strews off of Port w Pmnoe Bard. 412/R,R&E 70075 NCRWTP Bracidsh Supply Water Wells DOOM and Coreaudbn of new brackish wader supply web for the NCRWrP 412/R,R&E 7DO78 Auto Meter Read Installation froto4tldn Of $)~e ads adorWlo meter reading facOss. 4121R,R&E 70078 Special Assessment Software Repiace outdated sot ware for SPecei Aseaeemens. 412/R,R&E 70090 Master PS Fuel Storage Add eapsdtyfor 10 do" hat Morelia at my whew roaster pump stabon 412/R,R &E 70094 NCRWTP Iniltrovemerift end corsbucldn of process ttpmvr w te at ma NcRwTp 412/R,R&E 70095 2003 Facility Rehabilitation Rdabftm venous components of the NCRWTp. SCRWTP, womaid and rsnrne stations. 412/R,R&E 70098 2003 Distribution System Rehabilitation for al customers. Additionally, thore we a&vorw we" within the blow Is not evallable the eta of the mails tl those alas. >� System wraro adepate be donciaric" as wee as rer�ete a number of older meter In the System trait We boiome ystem cat rave teuvxne 412 /R,R&E 70100 NCRWTP ASR Conversion MCRWIP ASR Conversion 412/R,R &E 70124 Water Distribution Telemetry MLA&yeer program to add isometry system Aida. 412/R,R&E 70127 Crystal Lake FM Relocation Ratoeate 110(1111 erosstn 4121R,R&E 70128 County Standards Update County utlty standards 412/R,R&E 70158 Lower Tamiamf Well Replawmant Program Replace One wad par year to omorsess system reliability, 412/R,R&E 70170 Vulnerability Assessment Study Perform a vu4harabWly assessment sturdy for the water system 4124R4R&E 70202 2003 Lillifty Standards 2009 Wdate to attendants 412/R,R&E 1 70300 Immok. Rd. US41 -A5 RaloCate Design end construction for relocation of existing water mess an kmmokaW road from US 41 to 175 41MR&E 70301 VBR - AkportrR95 f Relocate DWO and corsunetion for rslocstlon of ndst i water matte on Varderbet Beach Rood from Akport Road to CA 951 412/R,R&E 70302 CR951 - Gt3P to kmrtrok. Rd. Relocate Design end for rswcedon at ein skating wafer m on CR 951 trorn GSM. Gate Parkway to Roc 412/R,R&E 70303 Golden Gate Parkway - Akport Rd. to SBt3 relocate Design end construction for rsbeabon of exdaarp water mom on Golden Gate Padtway from &Mon Rd to Santa Barbera Blvd. 412JR,R&E 70306 Rattlesnake Hammock Rd. - Polly to CR951 relocate ROS 412rR,R &E 70881 BadcFbw / Cross- connection Wveb. This is a five year PM)ect, wih the buck of the suds being expwnW M the first three years of ee 412IR,R&E 70882 Billing System Update the BEN System sutlware currandy ud tad by the Dept. of Revenue for wow and woststursr accounts. The cu ram software does not taw report writing or generation mpaboto& Addniondy . the oorfwws is outdated for the amber of customer; trot Coder County has end vra monwea to New Water 412 Projects 4121R,R&E W8 NCRWTP RO Membrane Replacenrient Reptecerrert required ewrysix years 412/R,R&E W9 NCRWTP Nanoflder Replacement Replacwxart required eveypk yearn. 412/R,R&E W10 SCRWTP Membrane Replacement Re Lwoment regired ovary sbc 412 /R,R&E 2002 -1 As needed consulting services As neadsd engineering services 412 /R,R&E 2002 -2 NCWRTP Saftwater Feasibility Study to dsenrwre fsasbsfy, of treating sekwmtar M existing and new pWte 412/R,R&E 2002.3 Auto Ranch Road MSBU Auto Ranch Rood t4SBU 41 PJR,R&E 2002 -4 Asset Management Perform Asset Management Study 4124R,R&E 2002 -5 SCRWTP Line Softening New Fourth Reactor Study, design are construction of now fourth sme aWtarerfg reactor for reaabasy, 412/R,R&E W33 NERWTP RO Membrane Replacement Rapleeamen requarad every ark yearn 412/R,R&E W34 SERWTP RO Membrane Replacement Replsoa ent required away stet 1 . 411/GD - Growth Driven (Funded by limped Fee) 2. 412/R,R&E = Renewal, Replacement & Enhancement (Funded by User Fee) 18 http: / /www.colliergov. net / modules /ShowDocument.aspx ?documentid =12633 8/2/2010 R 25 E R 26 E R 27 FIGURE PW -1 3V)° ��MRww��'IF'R'i! -��r•x •F i t i £ N j} F # � 1 Ykm., CITY St. A, OF NAPLES^�":..�� ..,...wF„ ^•fix { it i $ ,� �£ .y�;, ^•^ ..�. -.» WA'FIIi AND SEMER ._ � — `— �Z_.._._._'. DiSiWCf BOl3iIDARY' p. ss tx 3" i n £ sa ate' i n lEfiN� tour ats an � MK am W&W b MWA�RT�CRO ISLAND `41 sf? vJ I a$ .i Rp f r Ir O R r Ntl O r catitx wlarrT wvuvo r+, smusLSY ANC 6ROM MANAQB MT PLAN 2402 PUKJC: UWZS EieE7rt 9 ocrosEx soar T POTAHALE WATM guenEmBiT to I R 25 E R ffi E R 27 E � I CMLIER CMWTV COVOMEKT C OROM MANAMENT PLAN 2W2 PUSUO MY" M EMT POTABLE WAM SUMELDAW R 25 E I It 25 E �Mllllgwigi "Tol iii i R 27 E I FIGURE PW-2 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES 2011 EVALUATION & APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) Public Facilities Element — Drainage Sub - Element Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Sub - Element will be revised to reflect the proper formatting for all Goals, Objectives and Policies, as defined below: Goal: General statement defining what the plan will ultimately achieve, typically beginning with "TO" followed by a transitive verb, such as, TO PROTECT or TO ENSURE. Objective: A more specific statement than the stated Goal; describing actions that will help achieve the goal(s), typically beginning with the active verb providing the general direction, such as, "Implement ", "Promote" or "Protect ". Objectives use the term "will" and allow Policies to specifically require an activity with "shall ". Policies: Specific statements that provide directives on how to achieve the objectives and ultimately the Sub - Element's goals, typically beginning with phrases like, "The County shall promote... ", "The County shall continue to..." or "The District shall expand..." or similar phrases. Policies use the terms "may" or "shall" to provide specific direction. Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Sub - Element should be revised to reflect Department name changes, designee changes, renumbering due to objective and/or policy additions and/or deletions, and grammatical changes. To be renamed, including Sub - Element, Goal and throughout Objectives and Policies Goal — revisions to reflect all that stormwater management entails, and its interdependence with provisions found in other Elements and Sub - Elements; reformatting. Objective 1 — minor revision to reflect GIS use; reformatting. Objective 2 — reformatting. Policy 2.1 — part of revision affecting multiple Elements to eliminate redundancy; verify that "as amended" may be used in this context. Objective 3 — reformatting. Policy 3.4 — revision to provide the desired clarity. Objective 4 — reformatting, with consideration of minor revision to provide the emphasis suggested by the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC). Policy 4.1 — revision to update document reference. Objective 5 — reformatting; verify that "as amended" may be used in this context. I DRAINAGE SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Objective 6 — reformatting, with consideration of revisions to provide additional natural drainage feature protections in certain County projects, introducing new detention features and including filter marshes, as suggested by the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC). Policy 6.1 — verify that certain Federal and State standards would apply, with the proper agency protocols, whether or not references are included to them. Policy 6.2 — minor revision to update document cite; revision to coincide with the increased water quality treatment requirement found in the CCME. Policy 6.3 — minor revision to update document cite; consideration of revisions to provide additional natural drainage feature protections, as suggested by the Environmental Advisory Council- (EAC). 2 DRAINAGE SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations for the Public Facilities Element — Drainage Sub - Element A. Introduction & Background: The purpose of the Drainage Sub - Element is defined within its single Goal, which reads as follows: COLLIER COUNTY SHALL PROVIDE DRAINAGE AND FLOOD PROTECTION FOR EXISTING AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT, MINIMIZE THE DEGRADATION OF QUALITY OF RECEIVING WATERS AND SURROUNDING NATURAL AREAS AND PROTECT THE FUNCTIONS OF NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS. The intent of the Drainage Sub- Element is to assure the provision of drainage and flood protection facilities and services that would enable the citizens of. Collier County to meet their needs for stormwater management while also assuring public health and safety in accordance with the criteria set forth in Rule 9J -5, F.A.C., and Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. The annual update and amendment to the Capital Improvement Element, adopted January 28, 2008 included the initial step toward re- naming of this Sub - Element from the "Drainage" Sub - Element to the " Stormwater Management" Sub - Element. The new name should be used in all titles, headings and text within this Sub - Element, and in all references to this Sub- Element found throughout the Growth Management Plan. Note that, in one respect, there is overlap in the intended purpose of the Drainage and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Elements: both seek to protect aquifer recharge areas. However, the emphasis of the Drainage Sub - Element is on surface water protection, whereas the emphasis of the Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element is on groundwater protection. For an evaluation of the Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element, refer to that Section of this Report. In addition to the overlap of policies within the Drainage and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Elements, there is also an overlap between the intended purpose of the Drainage Sub - Element and Goal 2 of the Conservation & Coastal Management Element (refer to the CCME Section of this Report), including the Watershed Management Plans discussed under Objective 2.1 of the CCME. EAR -based amendments made to those sections should be reflected in this Sub - Element, as necessary. As currently formatted, this Sub - Element consists entirely of a single Goal, and its supporting Objectives and Policies. The provision of public facilities and services for stormwater management, floodplain management and flood protection, potable water supply and, aquifer recharge area protection and watershed management are planned in correlation with future land use projections. This Goal should be expanded to fully capture the County's goals in these areas and ensure collaboration in implementing Objectives and applying Policies. These interdepartmental colaborations should also be recognized, and strengthend if necessary, in the Conservation & Coastal Management Element (CCME) and Intergovernmental Coordination Element (ICE) of this Growth Management Plan. This Goal should be rephrased to improve its formatting as a "goal ". PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — DRAINAGE SUB - ELEMENT B. Objectives Analysis: OBJECTIVE 1: The County shall utilize the Annual Update and Inventory Report on Public Facilities (AUIR) process to update the Drainage Atlas Maps and Channel/Structure Inventory components of the adopted Water Management Master Plan to verify the existing watershed basin boundaries within Collier County. The County will also verify the design storm capacity of the drainage facilities within each basin, and determine the costs necessary to maintain the facility capacities to selected design storm standards. This information shall be used to program operational funds in the Annual County Budget and to identify necessary capital projects and basin studies in the Annual Capital Improvement Element Update and Amendment Obiective Achievement Analysis: The above Objective requires drainage projects to be included in the County's Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR), and thus the annual Capital Improvement Element and Schedule of Capital Improvements update. The County has been diligent in adhering to this requirement. Each year the County provides its latest AUIR to the Florida Department of Community Affairs along with its submittal of its latest adopted Capital Improvement Element. All mapping for the stormwater management system is now done in the GIS, and "Drainage Atlas Maps" are no longer utilized. This reference should be changed to identify the GIS and update its connection with the AUIR process. Based on the above, this Objective is being achieved and should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ". [Public Comment from January 25 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Suggesting the County should re- evaluate monitoring and maintenance procedures for nutrient loads /pollution/water quality.] OBJECTIVE 2: The County shall maintain adopted drainage level of service standards for basins and sub - basins identified in the Water Management Master Plan. Maintenance of the drainage level of service (LOS) identified for each basin will be implemented through the watershed management planning process identified within Goal 2 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of this Growth Management Plan. Objective Achievement Analysis: The purpose of this Objective and its policies is to maintain and implement the County's adopted drainage LOS standards for its established drainage basins. Implementation provisions are based in the CCME. Based on the above, this Objective is being achieved and should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ". 2 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — DRAINAGE SUB - ELEMENT Policy Relevance: There are two (2) policies within this Objective. Policy 2.1: The following levels of service for drainage are hereby adopted for the purpose of issuing development permits. Upon completion of each associated Watershed Management Plan, the level of service will be modified, if warranted. A. Future "private" developments - water quantity and quality standards as specified in Collier County Ordinance Numbers 74 -50, 90 -10 and 2001 -27, and Land Development Code Ordinance Number 2004 -41, as amended. B. Existing "private" developments and existing or future public drainage facilities - those existing Levels of Service identified (by design storm return frequency event) by the completed Water Management Master Plan as follows: LEVELS OF SERVICE ATTAINED BY BASINS BASIN LEVEL OF SERVICE MAIN GOLDEN GATE SYSTEM Main Golden Gate Canal Basin D Cypress Canal Basin D Harvey Canal Basin D 1 -75 Canal Basin D Green Canal Basin C Airport Road Canal South Basin D Corkscrew Canal Basin D Orange Tree Canal Basin D 951 Canal Central Basin C DISTRICT NO. 6 SYSTEM Rock Creek Basin D C-4 Canal Basin C Lely Main Canal Basin D Lely Canal Branch Basin D Lely Manor Canal Basin D Haldeman Creek Basin D Winter Park Outlet Basin D COCOHATCHEE RIVER SYSTEM Cocohatchee River Basin D Pine Ridge Canal Basin C Palm River Canal Basin D West Branch Cocohatchee River Basin C East Branch Cocohatchee River Basin D Airport Road Canal North Basin D 951 Canal North Basin D GORDON RIVER EXTENSION Gordon River Extension Basin D Goodlette -Frank Road Ditch Basin D HENDERSON CREEK BASIN Henderson Creek Basin D 3 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — DRAINAGE SUB - ELEMENT LEVELS OF SERVICE ATTAINED BY BASINS BASIN LEVEL OF SERVICE FAKA -UNION SYSTEM Faka -Union Canal Basin D Miller Canal Basin D Merritt Canal Basin C Prairie Canal Basin C SOUTHERN COASTAL BASIN US-41 Outfall Swale No. 1 Basin D US41 Outfall Swale No. 2 Basin D Seminole Park Outlet Basin C BARRON RIVER SYSTEM Okaloacoochee Slough Basin D Barron River Canal North Basin C Urban Immokalee Basin C MISCELLANEOUS INTERIOR WETLAND SYSTEMS Corkscrew Slough Basin D This Policy lists standards for the various identified drainage basins. The LOSS for stormwater management systems appearing in Policy 2.1 above is one of two locations within this GMP where these standards are shown. The other location is Policy 1.5; subsection "C" in the Capital Improvement Element. This dualism may be a simple matter of unnecessary redundancy, except that the two Policies are not the same. These differences should be reconciled and a single location selected for these LOSS to appear. If it is decided to show the LOSS in both locations, then the CIE could be formatted to provide the LOS Standards, while the Sub - Element entries could elaborate on the figures. This Policy will remain relevant in its reconciled format. [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Supporting staff suggestion to locate Level of Service Standards in the CIE, with this Sub - Element being revised to direct readers to the CIE for this information.] [Planning Commission (CCPQ Comment from August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Questioning whether the use of "as amended" in this context makes this Policy self amending.] OBJECTIVE 3: The County shall maintain and annually update a five -year schedule of capital improvements for water management facilities in conformance with the annual review process described within the Capital Improvement Element of the Growth Management Plan. Objective Achievement Analysis: Like other types of capital improvements, drainage projects are included in annual updates to the Five - Year Schedule of Capital Improvements, and thus the County's Annual Budget for each fiscal year. This Objective is being achieved and should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ". Policy Relevance: 4 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— DRAINAGE SUB - ELEMENT There are four policies within this Objective. Policy 3.4: County improvements to, and maintenance of, existing drainage facilities shall be a priority over new construction projects in the urban and estates designated areas (exclusive of Southern Golden Gate Estates). This Policy requires that the County give major emphasis to drainage improvements in the Estates and Urban Areas, as opposed to other portions of the County. This emphasis toward these improvements is considered in the County's Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR). This Policy remains relevant and should be retained as written. [Planning Commission (CCPQ Comment from August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the language in this Policy is ambiguous and needs revision to provide clarity and avoid an interpretation that the improvement and maintenance of existing facilities Countywide are a priority over new projects in the Estates - as this is not the case. SGGE is no longer open to development, so no facilities have priority there. J OBJECTIVE 4: The County shall develop and maintain policies and programs to correct existing deficiencies and to provide for future facility needs in accordance with the annual work program referenced in the adopted Water Management Master Plan. Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective requires the County maintain its drainage work program to correct deficiencies and provide for future need. Based on the above, this Objective is being achieved and should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective" such as, Develop and maintain policies and programs to correct existing deficiencies and to provide for future facility needs in accordance with the annual work program referenced in the adopted Water Management Master Plan. [Public Comment from March 15, 2010 EAR Public Meeting —Suggesting that watershed management and water resource management should take a more holistic approach.] [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from August 11, 2010 EAR Workshop — Emphasizing the importance ofpreparing and following an annual work program.] Policy Relevance: There are three (3) policies within this Objective. Policy 4.1: Water management projects shall be undertaken in accordance with the schedule provided in the Capital Improvement Element of this Plan. These projects shall be undertaken in coordination with the Big Cypress Basin/South Florida Water Management District 5 Year Plan. This Policy requires water management projects to be undertaken in accordance with the procedures outlined within the Capital Improvements Element, and that such projects be coordinated with the Big 5 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— DRAINAGE SUB - ELEMENT Cypress Basin Board and the South Florida Water Management District. (It is worth noting here that, in Collier County the Big Cypress Basin Board, an arm of the South Florida Water Management District, maintains the major drainageways while Collier County maintains the tributary systems.) This Policy remains relevant and should be retained if re- written. Post EAC Workshop comment. The Big Cypress Basin is not going to publish the S year plan in this format (County has been doing this since the early 1980s). Beginning this year the new document will be called Big Cypress Basin Strategic Plan 2010 -2015. Properly revise reference to the "Strategic Plan" without the date reference. Policy 4.1 County capital stormwater management projects shall be undertaken in accordance with the schedule provided in the Capital Improvement Element of this Plan. These projects shall be undertaken in coordination with the Big Cypress Basin Strategic Plan. [Public Comment from March 15 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Suggesting a number of these `other regulatory agencies' be identified, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAC.OE), as those among whom water resource management is coordinated including surface water, stormwater, and water supplies for municipal services.) OBJECTIVE 5: The County shall continue to regulate land use and development in a manner that protects the functions of natural drainage features and natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas. Implementation of this Objective will be consistent with the Watershed Management Planning process identified within Goal 2 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the Growth Management Plan, and with relevant provisions contained within the adopted Land Development Code (Ordinance Number 2004 -41, as amended). Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective provides for the protection of natural drainage features and natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas. This Objective is being achieved and should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ". [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 27 2010 EAR Workshop — Questioning whether the use of "as amended" in this context makes this Objective self amending.] OBJECTIVE 6: The County shall protect the functions of natural drainage features through the application of standards that address the quality and quantity of discharge from stormwater management systems. Implementation of this Objective will be consistent with the watershed management planning process identified within Goal 2 and Objective 2.1 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the Growth Management Plan. This objective is made measurable through the following policies: Objective Achievement Analysis: 6 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — DRAINAGE SUB - ELEMENT This Objective seeks to protect natural drainage features through the imposition of stormwater discharge quantity and quality standards. The Objective relies on its subject policies for the definition of standards. As per Objectives 2 and 5, this Objective should be revised to reference (in general) the objectives and policies contained in Goal 2 of the CCME, and the Watershed Management Plans described under Objective 2.1 of the CCME, and to acknowledge that these portions of the CCME provide guidance for protecting the functions of the County's natural drainage features. Based on the above, this Objective is being achieved and should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ". [Public Comment from January 25, 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Suggesting that watershed management planning needs to be about more than just water — planning should take a more holistic approach.] [Public Comment from March 15. 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Suggesting that watershed management and water resource management should take a more holistic approach.] [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from August 11, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that this Objective be expanded to address additional protections of natural drainage features in roadway construction and other transportation projects, for introducing or increasing both wet and dry detention features, and for including filter, or trickle, marshes to the system.] Policy Relevance: There are three (3) policies within this Objective. Policy 6.1: Projects shall be designed and operated so that off -site discharges will meet State water quality standards, as set forth in Chapter 62- 302.300, F.A.C., as it existed at the date of project approval. This Policy identifies a specific resource to address stormwater discharges to natural drainage features and requires the County to meet State water quality standards. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained as written. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from August 11, 2010 EAR Workshop — Questioning whether any applicable Federal water quality standards may not be incorporated into State standards and would still apply, and if so, include proper reference to them.] Policy 6.2: Collier County's retention and detention requirements shall be the same as those provided in the South Florida Water Management District's Basis of Review, as it existed at the time of project approval. This Policy identifies stormwater retention/detention requirements of the appropriate Water Management District, with this document reference appearing to be out of date. This Policy also mirrors other provisions found in another Public Facilities Element Sub - Element. The Pollution Control Department implements this Policy. This Policy remains relevant and should be revised to replace "Basis for Review, dated January 2004" with "Environmental Resource Permit Information Manual, Volume IV, 2009 ". PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — DRAINAGE SUB - ELEMENT It is also noted that the County does not adhere to the same retention and detention requirements as those found in the resource identified. The interim watershed management regulations exceed the SFWMD retention and detention requirements by requiring 150% of SFWMD criteria for all developments. The SFWMD typically only requires that for projects discharging into designated Outstanding Florida Water (OFW) sources. This Policy remains relevant and should accordingly be further revised to reflect the increase in water quality treatment. This Policy conflicts with CCME Objective 2.1.a. which requires 150% of the SFWMD water quality treatment requirement. This is part of the Interim Watershed Standards. Planning Commission (CCPQ Comment from August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop —Suggesting that both the CCME and this Policy properly reflect the 150% figure.] Policy 6.3: Allowable off -site discharge rates shall be computed using a storm event of 3 day duration and 25 year return frequency. The allowable off -site discharge rates are as follows: a. Airport Road North Sub -Basin 0.04 cfs /acre (North of Vanderbilt Beach Road) b. Airport Road South Sub -basin 0.06 cfs /acre (South of Vanderbilt Beach Road) c. Cocohatchee Canal Basin 0.04 cfs /acre d. Lely Canal Basin 0.06 cfs /acre e. Harvey Basin 0.055 cfs /acre f. Wiggins Pass Basin 0.13 cfs /acre g. All other areas 0.15 cfs /acre The County may exempt projects from these allowable off -site discharge rates if any of the following applies: 1. The project is exempt from allowable off -site discharge limitations pursuant to Section 40E- 400.315, FAC. 2. The project is part of an existing SFWMD permit, which allows discharge rates different than those listed above. 3. It can be documented that the project currently discharges off -site at a rate higher than those listed above. The documentation required for this purpose shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer, and will consist of an engineering study which utilizes the applicable criteria in the "SFWMD Basis of Review for Environmental Resource Permit Applications ". The study shall be subject to review and approval by the County and SFWMD staff. The study shall include the following site - specific information: a. Topography b. Soil types and soil storage volume c. Vegetation types 8 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— DRAINAGE SUB - ELEMENT d. Antecedent conditions e. Design rainfall hydrograph f. Depression storage capacity g. Receiving water hydrograph, and h. Other relevant hydrologic and hydraulic data. Using the above information, a hydrologic and hydraulic model shall be developed which demonstrates the higher off -site discharge rate. This Policy commits the County to using the 3 -day, 25 -year storm event as a discharge rate standard. The Policy also contains a list of calculated discharge rates for identified basins and sub - basins. This Policy references discharge requirements of the appropriate Water Management District, with this document reference appearing to be out of date. This Policy also mirrors other provisions found in another Public Facilities Element Sub - Element. The Pollution Control Department implements this Policy. This Policy remains relevant and should be revised to replace "Basis for Review for Environmental Resource Permit .Applications" with " Environmfntal Resource Permit Information Manual, Volume IV, 2009 ": [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment fi-om August 11 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the County consider setting new limitations, or maximums for these exempt projects to provide additional protections of natural drainage features. ] CONSIDER INTRODUCING A NEW OBJECTIVE AND SUBSEQUENT POLICY OR POLICIES FOLLOWING FROM THE 2009 ADOPTION OF HE 697. [Plannin,z Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 27 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the amount of change introduced with Objectives and Policies following from the adoption of HB 697 may be misplaced and consideration for any such change may serve better if consolidated to address multiple Elements or Sub - Elements at another location , and should be removed from the/ as a proposed revision. ] 9 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT —DRAINAGE SUB - ELEMENT SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES 2011 EVALUATION & APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) Public Facilities Element — Solid Waste Sub - Element Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Sub - Element will be revised to reflect the proper formatting for all Goals, Objectives and Policies, as defined below: Goal: General statement defining what the plan will ultimately achieve, typically beginning with "TO" followed by a transitive verb, such as, TO PROTECT or TO ENSURE. Objective: A more specific statement than the stated Goal; describing actions that will help achieve the goal(s), typically beginning with the active verb providing the general direction, such as, "Implement ", "Promote" or "Protect ". Objectives use the term "will" and allow Policies to specifically require an activity with "shall ". Policies: Specific statements that provide directives on how to achieve the objectives and ultimately the Sub - Element's goals, typically beginning with phrases like, "The County shall promote... ", "The County shall continue to..." or "The District shall expand..." or similar phrases. Policies use the terms "may" or "shall" to provide specific direction. Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Sub - Element should be revised to reflect Department name changes, designee changes, renumbering due to objective and/or policy additions and/or deletions, and grammatical changes. To be renamed, including Sub - Element, Goal and throughout Objectives and Policies Goal — revision to incorporate guiding principles for solid waste management; reformatting Objective 1 — minor revisions including reformatting Policy 1.1 - minor revision to add explanatory details Policy 1.2 — verify that "as amended" may be used in this context Policy 1.4 — minor revision to add explanatory details Objective 2 — reformatting; re -state to capture essence of subsequent Policies, as amended Policy 2.4 — revisions to remove mandate to complete a date - specific task; consider alternate version for minor revision in reference to specific facility Policy 2.5 — part of revision affecting multiple Elements to eliminate redundancy Policy 2.8 — revision to reduce level of specificity Policy 2.14 — New recommendation to add a Policy committing the County to maintain effective debris clean-up plans Policy 2.18 — New recommendation to add a Policy committing the County to study improved waste management techniques Policy 2.24 — New recommendation to add a Policy committing the County to evaluate viability of recycling agricultural plastic films I SOLID WASTE SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Policy 2.25 — New recommendation to add a Policy committing the County to explore feasibility of expanding Immokalee transfer facility to provide additional services Policy 2.28 — New recommendation to add a Policy directing the County to assist other groups to establish recycling programs Policy 2.30 — New recommendation to add a Policy directing the County to encourage the construction of sustainable buildings Objective 3 — minor revision, including reformatting Policy 3.2 — minor revision to delete a parenthetical statement Policy 3.4 — New recommendation to add a Policy committing the County to encourage sustainable landscaping practices Policy 3.5 — New recommendation to add a Policy ensuring the County meets recent, Statutory recycling rate 2 SOLID WASTE SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations for the Public Facilities Element — Solid Waste Sub - Element A. Introduction & Background: The purpose of the Solid Waste Sub - Element is defined within its single Goal, which reads as follows: PROVIDE AN EFFICIENT AND ECONOMICAL BALANCE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SERVICES THAT WILL ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF COLLIER COUNTY TO MEET THE ESTABLISHED REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN A MANNER TO ASSURE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY AND TO PROTECT THE AIR, WATER AND LAND RESOURCES OF COLLIER COUNTY. The intent of the Solid Waste Sub - Element is to assure the provision of efficient and economical services that would enable the citizens of Collier County to meet their needs for solid waste collection and disposal while also assuring public health and safety in accordance with the criteria set forth in Rule 9J -5, F.A.C., and Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. The provision of public facilities and services for solid waste management is planned in correlation with future land use projections. The annual update and amendment to the Capital Improvement Element, adopted January 28, 2008 included the initial step toward re- naming of this Sub - Element from the . "Solid Waste" Sub - Element to the "Solid Waste Disposal" Sub - Element. The new name should be used in all titles, headings and text within this Sub- Element, and in all references to this Sub - Element found throughout the Growth Management Plan. The original intent of the Solid Waste Sub - Element was to assure the provision of efficient and economical services that would enable the citizens of Collier County to meet their needs for solid waste management while also assuring public health and safety in accordance with the criteria set forth in Rule 9J -5, F.A. C., and Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. The Goal should be revised to replace "air, water and land" with "environmental resources" and to add another statement, such as the following: "In all aspects of solid waste management, adhere to the following Enduring Guiding Principles approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners at the Integrated Solid Waste Management Strategy Workshop on December 5, 2006: Environmental and Growth Management Compliance — Environmental Compliance means managing the impacts to the air, soil, water, and wildlife as well as "quality of life" impacts to the community such as aesthetics, odor, noise, and traffic and Growth Management Compliance means satisfying the growth management requirements reported in the Annual Update and Inventory Report for both lined and permitted disposal capacity; Airspace Preservation - Airspace Preservation means managing solid waste upstream from disposal as a means to extend the remaining airspace (disposal) capacity at the Collier County Landfill; PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— SOLID WASTE SUB - ELEMENT Operational Excellence - Operational Excellence means optimizing the operations of our assets such as the Collier County Landfill and our Recycling Centers as well as the programs administered by the Public Utilities Division; and Best Value Service - Best Value Service means that the services offered in the County reflect local and regional conditions and that the value of service is appropriately balanced with the cost of service. A component of Best Value Service is that there is a direct correlation between those that receive the benefits and those that pay for the services. " This Goal should also be rephrased to improve its formatting as a "goal ". B. Objectives Achievement Analysis: OBJECTIVE 1: (COLLECTION) Collier County shall continue to maintain a safe, dependable and efficient solid waste collection system. Present facilities meeting — the current Level of Service include two (2) franchise collection areas and three Recycling Centers, as follows: a. Unincorporated County service area; b. Immokalee service area; c. Three (3) Recycling Centers; 1. Naples Recycling Center 2. Marco Recycling Center 3. Carnestown Recycling Center . Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective is being achieved and should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be revised to add the Immokalee Recycling Center as number four and replace "three Recycling Centers" with `four Recycling Centers ", and rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ". Policy Relevance: There are four (4) policies within this Objective: Policy 1.1: The County shall continue to maintain and regulate commercial, multi - family and tax -bill based residential collection costs to ensure efficient and dependable service affordable to all users. This Policy the County to continue to maintain and regulate collection costs to ensure efficient and dependable service that is affordable to all users. This Policy remains relevant and should be revised to add an entry, such as the following: The primary components of a solid waste collection assessment are: 1. Franchisee Contract 2. Tipping Fees 3. Administrative and Capital Program Costs " 2 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— SOLID WASTE SUB - ELEMENT Policy 1.2: The County shall retain its mandatory collection Ordinance Number 2005 -54, as amended, and the mandatory commercial recycling Ordinance Number 2004 -50, as amended. This Policy calls for the maintenance of the County's mandatory collection ordinance. This policy remains relevant and should be retained as written. fPlanning, Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 27. 2010 EAR Workshop — Questioning whether the use of "as amended" in this context makes this Policy self amending.] Policy 1.4: The County shall ensure public awareness and participation in solid waste collection issues by addressing such issues in duly noticed public meetings. This Policy requires that all solid waste management issues be addressed at advertised public meetings. This Policy should be revised to read, such as, "The County shall ensure public awareness and participation in solid waste recycling, reuse, waste reduction, household hazardous waste collection and disposal by addressing such issues in duly noticed public meetings and by advertising recycling, reuse, collection, and disposal strategies and tips by such media as local newspapers, flyers, magnets and TV and radio commercials. " [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the amount of specificity introduced with "and tips by such media as local newspapers, flyers, magnets and TV and radio commercials" is unnecessary in a comprehensive plan document and should be removed from the proposed revision.] OBJECTIVE 2: (DISPOSAL) Collier County shall continue to utilize safe and efficient methods for environmentally sound disposal of solid waste in accordance with local, State and Federal regulations and shall continue to investigate improved methods and implement practices that meet this objective. Objective Achievement Analysis: A review of the policies associated with this Objective reveals that it is primarily concerned with the environmental impact of County landfills. However, it also contains a policy that references the County's Solid Waste Level of Service (LOS). The Objective is being achieved and should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ". Policy Relevance: There are eight (8) policies within this Objective: 3 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— SOLID WASTE SUB- ELEMENT Policy 2.1: The County shall continue to monitor groundwater as required by the regulatory permit conditions for the operation of the landfill and in compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations. This Policy requires that groundwater wells be monitored. This policy remains relevant and should be revised to add entries, such as the following, at the end: "and pursuant to the Section 2.7 of Landfill Operations Agreement with Waste Management Inc. of Florida. Dedicated ground water monitoring wells are located within the County's landfills and are monitored for potential groundwater contamination in accordance with the State of Florida Permit Conditions. " [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment om August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the staff-proposed change is not necessary.] Policy 2.2: The County shall continue to maintain leachate and gas management systems at County landfills in order to comply with permit conditions. This Policy calls for leachate and gas management systems to be installed at County landfills, as needed. Both County landfills currently have such systems in operation. This Policy remains relevant and should be revised to add a statement, such as the following, at the end. "Pursuant to the Landfill Operation Agreement with Waste Management, Inc. of Florida (WMIF), Section 2.9 Gas Management System, WMIF shall maintain, revise and upgrade the system as needed to comply with permit conditions and Standard Levels of Service for the industry. " [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the staff-proposed change is not necessary.] Policy 2.4: By fiscal year 2010, the County shall acquire and /or retain the land inventory required for future solid waste operations, based upon selection of, including but not limited to, one or more of the following options in order of priority: 1. Develop the means to partially or completely divert solid waste from the landfill (additional recycling or alternative forms of disposal). 2. Increase the maximum permissible elevation of the Naples Landfill so as to gain additional airspace capacity. 3. Explore emerging conversion technologies that would allow for continued solid waste disposal operations within Collier County. 4. Secure and utilize additional capacity at a landfill or landfills. This Policy requires the County to maintain sufficient land inventory for future landfills. The County's adopted LOS for landfill capacity (as referenced in the Capital Improvement Element) is "10 years of permittable capacity at average disposal rate /previous five (5) years." This Policy should be revised to replace "By fiscal year 2010, the County shall acquire and/or retain the" with a statement, such as, 4 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— SOLID WASTE SUB - ELEMENT "The County shall pursue the acquisition of and replace "Naples Landfill" with "Collier County Landfill to a maximum elevation of 200 feet above grade ". [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 27 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the amount of specificity introduced with "a maximum elevation of 200 feet above grade " is unnecessary and should be replaced in the proposed revision with "a maximum permissible elevation ".] Policy 2.5: The Level of Service for Solid Waste Sub - Element shall be: a. Tons of solid waste per capita per year, used to determine landfill disposal capacity, is based on the average of the last three complete fiscal years actual lined cell tonnage activity. b. Two (2) years of constructed lined landfill cell capacity at the disposal rate calculated per 2.5.a. c. Ten (10) years of permittable landfill capacity at the disposal rate calculated per 2.5.a. The LOSS for solid waste disposal appearing in Policy 2.5 above is one of two locations within this GMP where these standards are shown. The other location is Policy 1.5; subsection "F" in the Capital Improvement Element. This dualism may be a simple matter of unnecessary redundancy, except that the two Policies are not the same. These differences should be reconciled and a single location selected for these LOSS to appear. If it is decided to show the LOSS in' both locations, then the CIE could be formatted to provide the LOS Standards, while the Sub - Element entries could elaborate on the figures. This Policy will remain relevant in its reconciled format. [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 27 2010 EAR Workshop — Supporting staff suggestion to locate Level of Service Standards in the CIE, with this Sub - Element being revised to direct readers to the CIE for this information.] Policy 2.8: The Collier County Solid Waste Department shall continue to operate and maintain a hazardous waste collection facility. The facility shall operate five (5) days per week and will accept household hazardous wastes. Additionally, the Department shall continue to hold its hazardous waste collection day at least twice per year targeting residential households but also allowing small businesses to participate. This Policy commits the County to holding at least one hazardous waste collection day (amnesty day) per year. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained as written, with consideration given to the suggestion that there is no need for this level of specificity. New Policies, such as retaining six (6) of the twenty -t►i)o (22) previously suggested should be added under Objective 2: Policy 2.14: The County shall maintain an effective emergency storm debris cleanup plan, and identify and establish temporary debris storage and reduction sites. Policy 218: 5 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— SOLID WASTE SUB - ELEMENT The County shall pursue State and Federal grants for, and participate in, feasibility projects for the investigation and development of improved techniques for waste collection, recycling, transfer and solid waste management consistent with the Enduring Guiding Principles. Policy 224: The County shall evaluate options to beneficially recycle plastic agricultural film. Policy 2.25: The County shall assess the feasibility of expanding the Immokalee Transfer Station, or developing a new facility to serve the Immokalee area, to become a full service recycling and reuse center equipped with such options as household hazardous waste processing, paint reuse, vegetative and yard waste drop -off, processing and composting, white goods drop -off, e -waste drop -off, furniture and construction & demolition debris (C &D), resale store, etc. Policy 2.28: The County will work with local institutions, schools, government buildings, or churches, to initiate programs for solid waste reduction, reuse, and recycling for their communities. Policy 2.30: The County will encourage the construction of Green Buildings (or Sustainable Buildings). Relative to solid waste management, this includes: • Recycled Content: Products with identifiable recycled content, including postindustrial content with a preference for post consumer content. • Salvaged, refurbished, or remanufactured: Includes saving a material from disposal and renovating, repairing, restoring, or generally improving the appearance, performance, quality, functionality, or value of a product. • Reusable or recyclable: Select materials that can be easily dismantled and reused or recycled at the end of their useful life. • Recycled or recyclable product packaging: Products enclosed in recycled content or recyclable packaging. • Durable: Materials that are longer lasting or are comparable to conventional products with long life expectancies. [Planning Commission (CCPQ Comment om August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that only Policies 2.14, 2.18, 2.24, 2.25, 2.28 and 2.30 are irredundant with existing Policies, and that the others should be removed from the proposed revision.] OBJECTIVE 3: (RECYCLE AND RECOVERY The Collier County Solid Waste Department shall continue to maintain and update the Integrated Solid Waste Management Strategic Plan as directed by the Board of County Commissioners. Objective Achievement Anal The County's Solid Waste Management Department maintains the County's solid waste disposal activities in accordance with an Integrated Solid Waste Management Strategic Plan that includes Short, Intermediate, and Long Term Measures. The County recommends that this Objective be modified to reflect the "Integrated Solid Waste Management Strategic Plan," instead of the "Solid Waste Master 6 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— SOLID WASTE SUB - ELEMENT Plan." Based on the above, this Objective is being achieved and should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ". Policy Relevance: There are three (3) policies within this Objective. Policy 3.2: The County shall continue investigation and implementation of cost - saving measures for County disposal operations. The County shall evaluate other measures, including landfill mining, as new technologies and practices emerge. (Currently, a methane gas collection program is in operation.) This Policy requires the County to "continue investigation of cost - saving methods for landfills." The policy remains relevant and should be revised to delete "(Currently, a methane gas collection program is in operation.) " Two Policies, such as the following should be added under Objective 3 Policy 3.4: The County will encourage xeriscape landscaping (or Sustainable Landscaping) to reduce the generation of yard waste and reduce water consumption. In practice, xeriscaping means simply landscaping with slow growing, drought tolerant plants to conserve water and reduce yard waste. COULD BE MOVED TO UNDER 3.1, ABOVE. Policy 3.5: The County shall develop and implement innovative programs to reduce, re -use and recycle solid waste to meet the 2020 FDEP 75% Recycling Rate pursuant to FS Chapter 403.7032. This new policy follows the recent adoption of the referenced Statute. CONSIDER INTRODUCING A NEW OBJECTIVE AND SUBSEQUENT POLICY OR POLICIES FOLLOWING FROM THE 2009 ADOPTION OF HB 697. [Public Comment from March 15, 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Suggesting the County should study ideas to target GHG sources — beside transportation, to address a lack of energy efficient plans, to address the need to plan for sea level rise.] [Planning Commission (CCPQ Comment om August 27 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the amount of change introduced with Objectives and Policies following from the adoption of HB 697may be misplaced and consideration for any such change may serve better if consolidated to address multiple Elements or Sub - Elements at another location, and should be removed from the /as a proposed revision.] 7 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — SOLID WASTE SUB - ELEMENT The following page is from the Solid Waste portion of the 2010 Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR), approved by the BCC on November 10, 2010. The chart shows the land fill diversion effort of Collier County Solid Waste, a reduction from 1.23 tons per capita in 2000 to .54 tons per capita in 2009. This Forty -Four percent reduction in per capita disposal rate accomplished by the residential and commercial recycling programs stands as one of the most significant County -wide efforts to promote sustainability and directly relates to the major issue if Climate Change. 8 Public Facilities Element — Solid Waste Sub - Element Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption Hearing Collier County Government Public Utilities Division 2010 Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR) Table 1: Collier County Landfill Disposal Capacity Level of Service Standard: Ten Years of Permitted Landfill Capacity at Previous Three Years Average Tons Per Capita Disposal Rate July 15, 2010 4 5 A Fiscal Year Peak Population Tons Per Capita Disposal Rate Annual Tons Disposed Total Landfill Capacity Balance (tons) Next Ten Years Landfill Capacity Requirement (tons) Ten Year Permitted Landfill Capacity Surplus or Deficiency (tons) 2000 309,511 1.23 381,499 4,537,914 2,851,746 1,686,168 2001 325,159 1.32 430,511 4,107,403 2,649,128 1,458,275 2002 341,954 1.07 366,547 3,740,856 2,514,700 1,226,156 2003 359,191 0.80 288,409 5,820,359 2,462,714 3,357,645 2004 1 374,384 0.78 291,903 9,130,976 2,411,619 6,719,357 2005 386,668 0.71 274,777 9,695,124 2,382,460 7,312,664 2006 396,310 0.70 278,384 9,920,278 2,354,944 7,565,333 2007 400,027 0.64 254,889 9,594,647 2,356,287 7,238,360 2008 399,532 0.61 241,816 9,282,412 2,376,181 6,906,231 2009 399,979 0.54 215,338 8,831,381 2,428,149 6,403,233 2010 404,032 0.52 209,172 8,622,209 2,491,663 6,130,547 2011 411,524 0.55 227,893 8,394,316 2,541,610 5,852,706 2012 419,155 0.55 232,119 8,162,197 2,592,584 5,569,613 2013 426,928 0.55 236,423 7,925,774 2,644 604 5,281,170 2014 434,845 0.55 240,808 7,684,966 2,697,693 4,987,273 2015 1 443,531 0.55 245,618 7,439,349 2,751,116 4,688,232 2016 453,013 0.55 250,869 7,188,480 2,804115 4,384,365 2017 462,698 0.55 256,232 6,932,248 2,856,653 4,075,595 2018 472,590 0.55 261,710 6,670,538 2,908,696 3,761,842 2019 482,694 0.55 267,305 6,403,233 2,960,207 3,443,026 2020 492,410 0.55 272,686 6,130,547 3,011,482 3,119,064 2021 501,718 0.55 277,841 5,852,706 3,062,831 2,789,875 2022 511202 0.55 283,093 5,569,613 3,114,240 2,455,373 2023 520,866 0.55 288,444 5,281,170 3,165,696 2,115,473 2024 530,711 0.55 293,896 4,987,273 3,217,185 1,770,088 2025 540,002 0.55 299,041 4,688,232 3,269,103 1,419,129 2026 548,716 0.55 303,867 4,384,365 3,321,859 1,062,506 2027 557,571 0.55 308,770 4,075,5 5 31375,467 700,128 2028 566,568 0.55 313,753 3,761,842 3429 940 331,902 2029 575,712 0.55 318,816 3,443,026 3,485,292 42,266 2030 585,002 0.55 1 323,961 3,119,064 N/A N/A 2031 594,443 0.55 329,189 2,789,875 N/A N/A 2032 604,036 0.55 334,502 2,455,373 N/A N/A 2033 613,784 0.55 339,900 2,115,473 N/A N/A 2034 1 623,689 0.55 345,385 1,770,088 N/A N/A 2035 633,754 0.55 350,959 1,419,129 N/A N/A 2036 643,982 0.55 356,623 1,062,506 N/A N/A 2037 654,374 0.55 362,378 700,128 N/A N/A 2038 664,934 0.55 368,226 331,902 N/A N/A 2039 675,665 0.55 374,168 42,266 N/A N/A 2010 AUIR - Solid Waste Page SW -2 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES 2011 EVALUATION & APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) Public Facilities Element — Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Sub - Element will be revised to reflect the proper formatting for all Goals, Objectives and Policies, as defined below: Goal: General statement defining what the plan will ultimately achieve, typically beginning with "TO" followed by a transitive verb, such as, TO PROTECT or TO ENSURE. Objective: A more specific statement than the stated Goal; describing actions that will help achieve the goal(s), typically beginning with the active verb providing the general direction, such as, "Implement", "Promote" or "Protect ". Objectives use the term "will" and allow Policies to specifically require an activity with "shall ". Policies: Specific statements that provide directives on how to achieve the objectives and ultimately the Sub - Element's goals, typically beginning with phrases like, "The County shall promote... ", "The County shall continue to..." or "The District shall expand..." or similar phrases. Policies use the terms "may" or "shall" to provide specific direction. Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Sub - Element should be revised to reflect Department name changes, designee changes, renumbering due to objective and/or policy additions and/or deletions, and grammatical changes. Goal — revisions to reflect all that aquifer recharge area protection entails, and its interdependence with provisions found in other Elements and Sub - Elements; reformatting Objective 1 — revisions to extend time allowed to complete a periodic task; reformatting Policy 1.1 — minor revision. Policy 1.2 - consider revision to identify potable water wellfield locations in the greater Immokalee area. Policy 1.5 — consider revision to identify department involved with preparing and utilizing the referenced publication; minor revision to update document cite; verify that "as amended" may be used in this context. Objective 2 — reformatting. Policy 2.2 — minor revision to update document cite. Objective 3 reformatting. Policy 3.3 — consider revision to reflect coordinated monitoring efforts, and point out monitoring efforts in the greater Golden Gate Estates area. NGWAR SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Policy 3.5 — consider revision to point out efforts in the greater Golden Gate Estates area. Objective 4 — reformatting. Policy 4.1 — minor revision to reference another section in same document. Objective 5 — revisions, including reformatting; removal of undefined term from further use in this Objective and its subsequent Policies. Policy 5.5 — modify to reduce extent of specificity. NGWAR Sub - Element — Attached Documents — Numerous changes, with direction to cross -check GMP locations where similar references to maps & figures are found. 2 NGWAR SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations for the Public Facilities Element — Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element A. Introduction & Background: The purpose of the Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element is defined within its single Goal, which reads as follows: THE COUNTY SHALL IDENTIFY AND PROTECT NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS FROM ACTIVITIES THAT COULD DEGRADE AND /OR CONTAMINATE THE QUALITY OF GROUNDWATER. The intent of the Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element is to assure the provision of efficient and economical services that would enable the citizens of Collier County to meet their needs for the protection of groundwater recharge areas while also assuring public health and safety in accordance with the criteria set forth in Rule 9J -5, F.A.C., and Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. The annual update and amendment to the Capital Improvement Element, adopted January 28, 2008 included the initial step toward re- naming of the "Drainage" Sub - Element to the "Stormwater Management" Sub - Element. The new name should be used in all references to that Sub - Element found in this Sub - Element and throughout the Growth Management Plan. Note that, in one respect, there is overlap in the intended purpose of the Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge and Drainage Sub - Elements: both seek to protect aquifer recharge areas. However, the emphasis of the Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element is on groundwater protection, whereas the emphasis of the Drainage Sub - Element is on surface water protection. For an evaluation of the Drainage Sub - Element, refer to the Drainage Section of this Report. In addition to the overlap of policies within the Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge and Drainage Sub - Elements, there is also an overlap between the intended purpose of the Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element and Goal 2 of the Conservation & Coastal Management Element (refer to the CCME Section of this Report), including the Watershed Management Plans discussed under Objective 2.1 of the CCME. EAR -based amendments made to those sections should be reflected in this Sub - Element, as necessary. As currently formatted, this Sub - Element consists entirely of a single Goal, and its supporting Objectives and Policies. The provision of public facilities and services for aquifer recharge area protection and watershed management, floodplain management and flood protection, potable water supply, and stormwater management are planned in correlation with future land use projections. This Goal should be expanded to fully capture the County's goals in these areas and ensure colaboration in implementing Objectives and applying Policies. These interdepartmental colaborations should also be recognized, and strengthend if necessary, in the Conservation & Coastal Management Element (CCME) and Intergovernmental Coordination Element (ICE) of this Growth Management Plan. This Goal should be rephrased to improve its formatting as a "goal ". I PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB - ELEMENT [Public Comment from March 15, 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Questioning the status of and adherence to the Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan and the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan; another, suggesting that watershed management and water resource management should take a more holistic approach.] B. Objectives Analysis: General Analysis: The Sub - Element Objectives and Policies are implemented primarily by the Collier County Pollution Control & Prevention Department. The Objectives and Policies speak generically about groundwater protection and the identification andprotection of aquifer recharge areas. However, virtually all of the Department's work is related to County potable water wellfields ( >100,000 GPD design) in accordance with Land Development Code Section 3.06 00 — Groundwater Protection. OBJECTIVE 1 (MAPPING AND DELINEATION OF RECHARGE AREAS): The County shall continue to review every two years, and revise as necessary, existing map delineations of County potable water welifields that are most sensitive to contamination from nearby land development and other surface activities. The biennial review and any subsequent map revisions will be based on geologic, hydrogeologic, hydrologic, and updated anthropogenic contaminant data aggregated since the previous revision. Objective Achievement Analysis: Currently, Collier County's Pollution Control and Prevention Department uses an advanced 3- dimensional computer model to calculate Wellfield Risk Management Zones around significantly sized existing and planned potable water welUllelds ( >100,000 GPD design). These Wellfield Risk Management Zones, in the form of maps, are adopted into the County 's Land Development Code 3.06. 00 Groundwater Protection and placed on the County 's Zoning Maps for County planners to use when regulating land development with the intent of protecting potable water welUields from pollution sources. This Objective should be revised to replace "review every two years" with "review every three years " and "The biennial review" with "The three year review". The proposed amendments for Objective 1 provides adequate time (3 years) for the development of the proposed Wellfield Risk Management Zones, adoption of the proposed Wellfield Risk Management Zones into Collier County 's Growth Management Plan's Future Land Use Element (Maps), and adoption of the proposed Wellfield Risk Management Zones into Collier County's Land Development Code, Section 3.06 "Ground Water Protection. " The two years that are presently allotted have been found to be insufficient to complete this objective. The recommended language amendment will provide sufficient time (3 years) to complete this objective. Based on the above, this Objective is being achieved and should be retained, essentially as rewritten. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ". 2 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB - ELEMENT [Public Comment from March 15, 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Questioning the status of and responsibility for monitoring and maintaining our water resources.] Policy Relevance: There are five (5) policies within this Objective. Policy 1.1: The County shall revise and update its 3- dimensional computer models of ground water flow around public water supply wellfields, as additional data (e.g., withdrawal rates, numbers and locations of wells within wellfields, and hydrogeologic information) become available. This Policy requires that groundwater flow around wellfield modeling be revised, as pertinent data is made available. The Pollution Control Department implements this Policy. There is one recommended change. The term "ground water" should be replaced by "groundwater" in this Policy and throughout the remainder of this Sub - Element and entire GMP wherever informally used [not in title of formal document]. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained as revised. Policy 1.2: The County shall identify those County potable water wellfields, or portions of wellfields, which are susceptible to contamination, caused by adjacent or nearby land uses, drainage patterns, geomorphic conditions, soil properties, and/or hydrogeologic factors, including the presence or absence of confining units. This information shall be revised and updated as necessary. This Policy requires that the identification of wellfields susceptible to contamination be revised, as pertinent updates are made available. The Pollution Control Department implements this Policy. There are no recommended changes. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained as written. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from August 11 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that potable water wellfield identification include locations in the greater Immokalee area.] Policy 1.3: The County shall maintain and update data on existing land uses and land use activities that possess the greatest potential for ground water contamination. This Policy requires the County to monitor land uses and land use activities to gauge their potential to contaminate groundwater. The Pollution Control Department implements this Policy. There are no recommended changes. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained as written. [Public Comment [rom March 15, 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Questioning the status of and responsibility for monitoring and maintaining our water resources.] Policy 1.5: This Sub - Element shall incorporate by reference annual recharge amounts for the Surficial and Lower Tamiami aquifers and deeper aquifers such as the Sandstone and Hawthorne Aquifers, as described in the South Florida Water Management District's official publications dated April, 2000 (and scheduled to be published in 2006). 3 P UBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB - ELEMENT This Policy requires the County to reference a South Florida Water Management District publication to keep current its computer model. A general reference to a 2006 publication however, potentially limits the County's ability to keep this data current in future years as subsequent editions are published. The Pollution Control Department implements this Policy. The "official publications" incorporated by reference are the District's Lower West Coast Water Supply Plans. A version was first published in 2000 in three parts: a Planning Document, a Support Document and the Appendices Document. There was an update in the 2005 -2006 timeframe — also published in multiple parts. There is an update ongoing that may be completed in the 2010 -2011 timeframe. This Policy remains otherwise relevant and should be retained and revised to identify the specific SFWMD publication or publications being incorporated by reference into this Sub - Element, such as, This Sub - Element shall incorporate by reference annual recharge amounts for the Surficial and Lower Tamiami aquifers and deeper aquifers such as the Sandstone and Hawthorne Aquifers, as described in the South Florida Water Management District's Lower West Coast Water Supply Plan, as amended. [Environmental Advisor�Council (EAC) Comment from August 11. 201 D EAR Workshop — Questioning whether the County department involved with preparing and utilizing this publication should be identified by this Policy.] [Planni-e Commission (CCPC) Comment om August 27 2010 EAR Workshop — Questioning whether the use of "as amended" in this context would make this Policy self amending.] OBJECTIVE 2 (PROTECTION OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY): Ground water quality shall meet all applicable Federal and State water quality standards. Obi ective Achievement Analysis: This Objective seeks to protect natural groundwater aquifer recharge features through the imposition of quantity and quality standards. Collier County has implemented numerous proactive programs designed to protect Collier County's groundwater quality from man -made pollution sources and hence remain compliant with this Objective. In addition, Collier County has also developed programs designed to respond to pollution releases into the environment and to monitor their satisfactory cleanup. Finally, the Collier County Pollution Control & Prevention Department has developed strong working relationships with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Collier County Environmental Health and Engineering Department, South Florida Water Management District, Big Cypress Basin Board and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that enhance the County 's ability to effectively coordinate efforts to meet this Objective. Based on the above, this Objective is being achieved and should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective" such as, Protect natural aquifer recharge areas to ensure the highest water quality practical toward meeting applicable Federal and State water quality standards for ground water, or, Protect groundwater 4 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB - ELEMENT from pollutant discharges that may cause eaceedance of applicable Federal and State water quality standards; followed by a "policy ", such as: Policy 2.0.1: The County shall protect groundwater from pollutant discharges that might cause ezceedance of applicable Federal and State water quality standards. (Public Comment from March 15, 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Suggesting a number of these `other regulatory agencies' be identified, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and the U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE), as those among whom water resource management is coordinated — including surface water, stormwater, and water supplies for municipal services.] Policv Relevance: There are four (4) policies within this Objective. Policy 2.2: Non - agricultural developments requiring an Environmental Resources Permit from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) shall preserve groundwater recharge characteristics as required by the SFWMD and as set forth in the SFWMD's Basis for Review, dated January 2004 and as regularly updated. Ground water recharge shall also be protected through the application of the retention /detention requirements and allowable off -site discharge rates for non - agricultural developments specified in Policies 6.2 and 6.3 in the Drainage Sub - Element. This Policy identifies groundwater protection requirements of the appropriate Water Management District, with this document reference appearing to be out of date. This Policy also refers to other provisions found in another Public Facilities Element Sub - Element. The Pollution Control Department implements this Policy. This Policy should be revised to replace "Basis for Review; dated January 2004 " with "Environmental Resource Permit Information Manual, Volume IV 2009 ". OBJECTIVE 3 (GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING): The County shall continue to collect and evaluate ground water quality data, identifying ambient water quality values and trends, comparing analyzed concentrations to Florida Ground Water Guidance Concentrations, and providing information to water resources planning and management entities, and to the general public. Objective Achievement Analysis: The above Objective requires Collier County to collect and analyze groundwater quality data for comparison to State Standards, and to be able to provide information on analysis results to all interested parties. Presently Collier County 's Pollution Control and Prevention Department samples a trend network of groundwater monitoring wells semi - annually, and reports on the data annually. In addition, a Golden Gate Groundwater Baseline Monitoring Report had been completed in 2004, which assessed the groundwater quality data obtained from 84 residential potable water wells. Residents were provided groundwater laboratory results for the well they owned. A follow -up Golden Gate 5 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB - ELEMENT Estates study is presently underway, which will compare this most recent groundwater quality data with the historical 2004 reported data to determine water quality trends. Based on the above, this Objective is being achieved and should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ". [Public Comment from March 15, 2010 EAR Public Meeting —Suggesting that watershed management and water resource management should take a more holistic approach.] Policy Relevance: There are five (5) policies within this Objective. Policy 3.3: The County will annually assess its groundwater quality monitoring data to determine whether monitoring activities and County Ordinances require expansion, modification or reduction. This Policy requires the County to regularly re -assess its groundwater quality monitoring efforts. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained as written. [Environmental Advisory Council (LAC) Comment from August 11 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting the County coordinate with SFWMD staff to monitor our water resources for salt water intrusion and tracking salinity trends.] [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from August 11, 2010 EAR Workshop — Emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring efforts for both quality and availability in the greater Golden Gate Estates area. Anecdotal evidence showing that the shallower wells run dry in the dry- weather seasons of the year should not be overlooked.] Policy 3.5: Collier County shall continue to conduct water resource planning with appropriate County, City of Naples, and SFWMD staff to provide for ground water resource development, utilization, and conservation. This Policy requires the County to coordinate their water resource planning efforts with other agencies. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained as written. [Public Comment from March I S 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Suggesting a number of these `other regulatory agencies' be identified, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE), as those among whom water resource management is coordinated — including surface water, stormwater, and water supplies for municipal services.] [Environmental Advisory Council (EA C) Comment from August 11, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that water resource planning efforts include the greater Golden Gate Estates area, and take into consideration public health factors.] 6 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB - ELEMENT OBJECTIVE: 4 (PUBLIC EDUCATION WITH REGARD TO GROUNDWATER PROTECTION ISSUES): The County shall continue current activities of providing the public with educational materials concerning ground water protection issues in Collier County. These may include, but shall not be limited to, the preparation of annual technical publications of ground water quality data, an informational website for groundwater quality issues, general information publications, establishment of a speakers' bureau, K -12 classroom presentations, and in- service teacher workshops and seminars. Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective requires continuation of County public educational activities with regard to groundwater protection issues. The Pollution Control & Prevention Department maintains a website that identifies all of the programs designed to protect the County's groundwater from pollution. The team prepares and distributes an Annual Newsletter designed to educate businesses on the proper method of managing the hazardous wastes they generate. Team members have also spoken before various groups /organizations about what Pollution Control does and the team remains available to answer any questions the public, regulatory community, andlor policy makers may have. Based on the above, this Objective is being achieved and should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ". Policy Relevance: There are two (2) policies within this Objective. Policy 4.1: The County shall continue to advise the public on the appropriate disposal methods for hazardous wastes, for the purpose of reducing or avoiding the potential for groundwater contamination. In performing this task, the County may utilize the public educational measures listed within Objective 4 of this Sub - Element, or any other measures which may be appropriate. This Policy requires the development of a public awareness program relative to hazardous waste disposal issues. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained as written. The reference to "Objective 4" should be revised to correspond to the reformatting of said Objective, as applicable. 7 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT— NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB - ELEMENT OBJECTIVE 5 (PROTECTION OF CRITICAL RECHARGE AREAS AND GROUNDWATER RESOURCES): The County shall implement plans to preserve critical ground water recharge areas and ground water resources, and will review, evaluate, and revise (if warranted) those plans and actions, based on the best available geologic, hydrologic, hydrogeologic, and anthropogenic contaminant data. Obiective Achievement Analysis: This Objective shares portions of its stated intent with Objectives 1, 2 and 3 above. This Objective focuses the County's responsibilities on "critical" recharge areas and resources, whereas the above Objectives identify all recharge areas and resources related to groundwater protection. Protecting water quality and minimizing flood hazards employ watershed -based approaches that balance environmental, economic and engineering considerations to meet these standards. This Objective is being achieved and should be retained, essentially as written. This Objective should be revised to replace "implement" with "continue implementing" and rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective [Public Comment from March 15, 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Suggesting that watershed management and water resource management should take a more holistic approach.] [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 27 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the use of the term "critical" has no clear definition and should be removed from this Objective and where found in its subsequent Policies.] [Environmental Advisory Council (EAQ Comment from November 3 2010 EAR Adoption Hearing — Concurring with the CCPC suggestion to remove the term "critical" from these entries.] Policy Relevance: There are five (5) policies within this Objective. Policy 5.5: Collier County shall continue to operate and maintain a hazardous waste collection facility. The facility shall operate five (5) days per week and will accept household and small business hazardous wastes. Additionally, the County shall continue to hold its hazardous waste collection day at least twice per year targeting residential households but also allowing small businesses to participate. This Policy requires the County to continue operating its hazardous waste collection facility. This Policy remains relevant, but provides a level of specificity regarding days and hours of operation that is not necessary in a comprehensive planning document. This Policy remains relevant nonetheless and should be retained if rewritten to provide a lesser amount of specificity appropriate for the GMP. 8 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT — NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB - ELEMENT CONSIDER INTRODUCING A NEW OBJECTIVE AND SUBSEQUENT POLICY OR POLICIES FOLLOWING FROM THE 2009 ADOPTION OF HB 697. [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment om August 27 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the amount of change introduced with Objectives and Policies following from the adoption of HB 697may be misplaced and consideration for any such change may serve better if consolidated to address multiple Elements or Sub - Elements at another location , and should be removed from the/ as a proposed revision_] [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from November 3 2010 EAR Adoption Hearing — Concurring with the CCPC suggestion to remove the HB 697 changes from this Sub - Element and consolidate them at another location.] C. Attached Documents Analysis: Map 1 Groundwater recharge to the Surficial Aquifer This map should be updated. 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Objective 1: Evaluate for possible elimination of the affordable- workforce housing annual production rate requirement, or establish a new rate that is commensurate with the County's projected demand — based on County inventory, affordable - workforce units approved, but not yet built, and market conditions Policy 1.1: Revise to reflect that the County presently has affordable- housing interlocal agreements with the City of Naples and the City of Marco Island; and, add a requirement that the municipalities shall re- evaluate their respective interlocal agreements with the County every three years. Policy 1.4 Revise to ensure consistency with Section 163.3177(f) I.g., Florida Statutes, and provide that no one affordable- workforce housing category is concentrated within any one geographic area Objective 2: Modify to reflect the removal of the HDC reference and their stated mission; add the phrase "for- profit and not- for - profit providers of affordable- workforce housing" before the phrase, "shall assist Collier County... "; and, delete the references to "fifteen" percent and "1,000" units and replace with a new rate that is commensurate with the County's projected demand — based on County inventory, affordable - workforce units 1 HOUSING ELEMENT SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Assessment of Successes and Shortcomings and Recommendations for the Housing Element A. Introduction and Background The purpose of the Housing Element is to provide guidance to the County in developing appropriate policies and programs which demonstrate the County's commitment to meet any identified and projected deficits in the supply of housing. Further, the stated Goal of the Housing Element is to provide an adequate supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for all residents of Collier County. In order to accomplish this goal, the County has implemented strategies aimed at the development of new residential units and the rehabilitation or demolition of substandard units. During the planning period for this Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR), the County has successfully administered various State and Federal programs, including but not limited to, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds, HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement funds, Emergency Shelter Grant funds, State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds, and funds authorized by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 - all of which funded numerous development and redevelopment activities. The range of funded activities includes, but is not limited to, a single family unit rehabilitation program, multi - family affordable rental unit development, park and infrastructure development, redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes, and homebuyer education programs. In total, during this planning period, the County has assisted individuals and families with down payment and closing costs in the amount of $11,571,965; funded residential rehabilitation projects in the amount of $3,108,884; and, assisted in the development of affordable- workforce housing projects by deferring impact fees in the amount of $9,723,672.68. The County has been successful in reducing the number of substandard housing units, preserving historical and archeological resources, stabilizing neighborhoods by rehabilitating residential units, and encouraging development of, or commitments to develop, affordable- workforce housing within the County, through the establishment and funding of programs, and adoption of policies and regulations, aimed at achieving the County's housing objectives. However, notwithstanding these successes, the County's objective of creating 1,000 new affordable- workforce housing units each year during the evaluation period for this EAR has not been achieved. The County has approved approximately 4,214 affordable - workforce units to be built, but only 728 of those units have been constructed. Recent cost - burdened household data, from the University of Florida's Shimberg Center for Housing Studies (July 2010), indicate that in 2010 approximately 35,942 residents are cost burdened, spending greater than thirty percent of their household income on housing related expenses, and by 2030 that number is expected to grow to 52,737 households. The data in Table 1. further indicate that over a 20- year period the average annual demand for affordable units will be approximately 840 units. This figure reveals an approximate 160 unit per year decrease in the affordable housing demand over the previous figure of 1,000 units recommended in the 2004 EAR. Housing Element Table 1. Years Average Annual Increase in Cost Burdened Households 2010-2015 U EE 2015-2020 881 Units /Year 2020-2025 2025-2030 856 Units /Year Source: Shimberg Center, July 2010 The above data suggest that the County can reduce the annual production rate of affordable- workforce housing units. Further supporting this position is an estimated 3,486 affordable- workforce units approved, but not built, and the current availability of unrestricted affordable housing supply in the market as a result of the economic downturn across the State. The recent decline in the housing market has increased affordability; however, it's important to note that these units are unrestricted (not subject to regulatory control of rental or sale price, occupant income level, time period to remain affordable, etc.), and are likely to increase in value as market conditions change over time. This in turn would reduce the affordable- workforce housing supply in the County. Regarding the approved, but not yet built units, it is unknown how many of those units will be built and when they would become available. The Housing Element should continue to include a specific requirement for the provision of affordable housing to ensure that its goal, to provide an adequate supply of safe, decent and affordable housing for all residents of Collier County, is achieved. Continuing to secure "restricted" affordable- workforce housing units will reduce the long -term demand and increase the affordable - workforce housing supply in the County. B. Objective Analysis OBJECTIVE 1: The number of new affordable - workforce housing units shall increase by at least fifteen percent of the units approved to be built in the County per year, but not less than 1,000 units per year averaged over a five -year period in an effort to continue meeting the current and future housing needs of legal residents with very-low, low and moderate incomes, including households with special needs such as rural and farmworker housing in rural Collier County. Objective Achievement Analysis: This objective has not been met. During years 2005 -2009, the review period for this EAR, there have been approximately 4,214 affordable- workforce units approved to be built and approximately 728 units built in Collier County. Estimates from the University of Florida's Shimberg Center for Housing Studies indicate that the increase in cost burdened households does not reach or exceed 1,000 units per year. The following is a summary of the projected increases in cost burdened households in Collier County through year 2030. 2 Housing Element Years Average Annual Increase In Cost - Burdened Households 2010-2015 732 units /year 2015-2020 881 units/year 2020-2025 890 units/year 2025-2030 856 units /year Source: University of Florida Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, July 2010 As reflected above, the average annual increase in cost burdened households is not expected to exceed 890 units per year; the projections reveal a 160 unit per year need less than the current 1,000 unit requirement. This suggests that the Housing Element should be amended to reduce the minimum annual unit production of affordable- workforce housing. Further analyses of the above data show an annual average over 20 a year period to be 840 units. A newly revised minimum unit per year production of at least 10 percent of all units approved, but not less than 850 units per year built, may be more appropriate based on the available data. The Objective remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Objective should be revised to reflect an annual yearly affordable- workforce unit production rate of at least ten percent of all units approved, but not less than 850 units constructed per year. Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 25, 2010 EAR Workshop —Suggesting to reduce the proposed affordable- workforce housing unit production figure of 850 units to 500 units to account for the future supply of affordable - workforce units approved, but not yet built, and the existing affordable- workforce housing supply, resulting from declining home prices caused by the economic downturn. Staff Comment Post December 7, 2010 Planning Commission (CCPC) Adoption Hearing — Suggesting that staff work with the Department of Community Affairs to determine the appropriate number of affordable- workforce housing units to be constructed annually to meet demand within the County. [The BCC directed staff to include the market rate inventory with the EAR support data on 12114110.] Board of Countv Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31, 2011 Adoption Hearing — Evaluate for possible elimination of the affordable - workforce housing annual production rate requirement, or establish a new rate that is commensurate with the County's projected demand — based on County inventory, affordable- workforce units approved, but not yet built, and market conditions. Policy Relevance: Policy 1.1: Collier County shall pursue interlocal agreements with the City of Naples, the City of Marco Island, and Everglades City to require that each city provide their proportionate share of affordable - workforce housing units (or the financial equivalent). Each city's proportionate share and financial equivalent will be evaluated and substantiated by the most current data, studies, and methods available to the County. 3 Housing Element Policy Achievement Analysis: The County has existing interlocal agreements with the City of Naples and the City of Marco Island. These agreements identify the municipalities' affordable- workforce housing obligations, based on current data, such as population and other methods available to the County. Through the interlocal agreement between the County and the City of Naples, the City receives CDBG funds and participates in the SHIP program, returning its allocated 7 percent to the County to administer a joint affordable housing program. Through the interlocal agreement between the County and the City of Marco Island, the City provides $50,000 dollars annually or 10 percent of the building permit revenues, whichever is greater, to the County to administer affordable housing programs. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to reflect that the County presently has affordable- housing interlocal agreements with the City of Naples and the City of Marco Island; and, add a requirement that the municipalities shall re- evaluate their respective interlocal agreements with the County every three years. Policy 1.4: Collier County shall seek to distribute affordable - workforce housing equitably throughout the county where adequate infrastructure and services are available. Programs and strategies to encourage affordable- workforce housing development may include, but are not limited to, density by right within the Immokalee Urban area and other density bonus provisions, impact fee deferrals, expedited permitting (fast tracking), public - private partnerships, providing technical assistance and intergovernmental coordination. Policy Achievement Analysis: The equitable distribution of affordable- workforce housing throughout the county has been problematic and the location of the various affordable- workforce housing projects has been generally driven by market forces. The success of this Policy may continue to be based on market forces until affordable- housing incentives are adopted to encourage the provision of affordable - workforce housing in targeted areas of the County. Further, the County currently offers expedited permitting, flexible density and technical support to encourage and promote affordable- workforce development within the County. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. Public Comment (Community Meeting on 1125110 and 2123110 Public stated that the County does not do enough to provide housing opportunities in close proximity to employment centers, and thresholds should be established to minimize saturation of affordable housing in a single geography. Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 25 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting the removal of the phrase, "seek to distribute affordable- workforce housing equitably throughout the county" and, insertion of text within the Policy that is consistent with Section 163.31770 Lg., Florida Statutes, which states, "...avoid the concentration of affordable housing units only in specific areas of the jurisdiction. " Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from December 7 2010 — Suggesting that staff work with Habitat for Humanity representatives to revise Policy text, consistent with Florida Statutes. [Habitat representative voiced concern about proposed CCPC Policy change at the Hearing.] 4 Housing Element Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31, 2011 Adoption Hearing — Avoid the concentration of any one affordable- housing category within any one geographic area. OBJECTIVE 2: The Collier County Board of County Commissioners aided in the establishment of the Collier County Housing Development Corporation in 2003. The mission of the Housing Development Corporation is to serve as a non -profit agency, with an executive board made up of representatives from business, government, housing advocates, and the community at large, which along with other not for profit agencies shall assist Collier County and its municipalities in achieving a goal of increasing the number of affordable - workforce housing units by at least fifteen percent of the units approved to be built in the County per year, but not less than 1,000 units per year averaged over a five -year period for very-low, low and moderate income residents of Collier County. Objective Achievement Analysis: The mission of the Housing Development Corporation of Southwest Florida (fka The Collier County Housing Development Corporation) has shifted its focus to foreclosure prevention and homebuyer education. The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is no longer an active participant in vertical construction. The Objective remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Objective should be modified to reflect the removal of the HDC reference and their stated mission; add the phrase "for- profit and not - for- profit providers of affordable- workforce housing" before the phrase, "shall assist Collier County... "; and, delete the references to "fifteen" percent and "1,000" units and replace with "ten" percent and "850" units, consistent with the changes proposed in Objective 1. Planning Commission (CCP0 Comment from August 25, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting to insert the affordable - workforce housing production figure of 500 units, consistent with changes proposed in Objective 1. Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31, 2011 Adoption Hearing — Evaluate for possible elimination of the affordable - workforce housing annual production rate requirement, or establish a new rate that is commensurate with the County's existing and projected demand — based on County inventory, affordable- workforce units approved, but not yet built, and market conditions. Policy Relevance: Policy 2.1: Not for profit agencies, such as the Collier County Housing Development Corporation shall assist the County in reaching its annual affordable - workforce housing goal by holding workshops and fairs to raise awareness and understanding of housing issues in the County; working together to purchase and develop parcels; and, contributing funds towards the purchase of land for affordable- workforce housing projects. 5 Housing Element Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to relect the removal of the HDC reference, as their focus has changed to foreclosure prevention and homebuyer education. Public Comment (Community Meetings held on 1125110, 2123110 and 3115110): Public stated that impact fee waivers are needed for affordable housing projects, and others stated that impact fees should be eliminated all together for affordable housing projects. Policy 2.9: The County shall review the County's Affordable- workforce Housing Density Bonus Ordinance every two years or sooner, as necessary, and revise the Ordinance, as necessary, to reflect changing community needs and market conditions. The purpose of the Affordable- workforce Housing Density Bonus Ordinance shall be to encourage the blending of affordable- workforce housing density bonus units into market rate developments as well as to support developments exclusively providing affordable - workforce housing. Policy Achievement Analysis: The Ordinance is currently under review by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, and is expected to be completed by December 2010. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to reflect a new review time line of 3 years rather than 2 years, to make consistent with Section 420.9076 (4) F.S. Public Comment (Community Meeting held on 3115110) Public stated that density bonus incentives for affordable housing development within mixed use projects should be provided. Policy 2.10: The Collier County Operations Support and Housing Department shall continue to operate affordable workforce housing programs, in cooperation with public and private sponsors, to provide safe, affordable - workforce housing to residents of the County's urban designated areas and rural areas. Programs operated by the Department will continue to include, but are not limited to: • Impact fee deferrals • Housing rehabilitation and emergency repairs • Down payment and closing cost assistance Policy Achievement Analysis: The housing programs are working as intended. During the evaluation period for this EAR, the County has funded approximately $9,723,672.68 in impact fee deferrals; $3,108,883.69 in housing and rehabilitation and emergency repairs; and $11,571,964.51 in down payment and closing costs for income qualified persons /families. 6 Housing Element This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to reflect a departmental name change — "Housing and Human Services Department "; and add to the listing of programs operated by the Housing Department, "Acquisition and rehabilitation program." Public Comment (Community Meeting held on 1125110): Public stated that the County should provide land for affordable housing. Policy 2.11: The Collier County Operations Support and Housing Department will continue to coordinate with local utility providers to ensure that the necessary infrastructure and facilities for new housing developments are in place, consistent with the County's Concurrency Management System. Policy Achievement Analysis: The Housing Department does not currently coordinate with local utility providers. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained in some form. The Policy should be revised to reflect the removal of the "Collier County Operations Support and Housing Department" and in its place insert the following, "The County in coordination with for - profit and not - for -profit providers of affordable- workforce housing development..." Public Comment (Communi ty Meeting held on 3115110) Public stated that public transportation should be provided proximate to affordable housing. OBJECTIVE 3: Collier County shall continue to support and adequately fund housing programs to promote the preservation and protection of existing, stable residential neighborhoods. This will be accomplished through the utilization of State Housing Incentives Partnership (SHIP) and CDBG programs including, but not limited to, down payment/closing cost assistance, rehabilitation and emergency repair, demolition with new construction, and impact fee deferrals. [This Objective is provided-for contextual purposes only; no change is proposed] Policy Relevance: * Policy 3.5: The City of Naples will initiate a study of the Old Naples area to determine - architectural and development standards to protect and preserve the existing residential character of the area. Policy Achievement Analysis: A study has not yet been conducted. However, the City remains interested in incentives to preserve and protect the existing residential character of the Old Naples area. The Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to include a date when the study must be completed so that the Policy is measurable. 7 Housing Element * Policy 3.7: The City of Naples will implement their housing maintenance code to address the conservation of housing stock and the preservation and protection of residential neighborhoods. Policy Achievement Anal The City considered a Housing Maintenance Code, but one has not yet been adopted. The City does however include Neighborhood Action Plans for all recognized neighborhoods within the City as an element of its Comprehensive Plan. Specific needs and desires of each neighborhood are established, addressed and evaluated in those Plans. The Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to include a date when the study must be completed so that the Policy is measurable. OBJECTIVE 4: Collier County and the City of Naples will conduct a comprehensive housing survey, every three years or sooner, for the purpose of identifying substandard dwelling units. Through continued enforcement of County housing codes, and the provision of housing rehabilitation or replacement programs, the number of substandard units (associated with a lack of plumbing and/or kitchen facilities) throughout the County shall be reduced by 5% per year through rehabilitation or demolition. Objective Achievement Analysis: [County] A comprehensive housing survey has been completed in certain areas of the County. The surveying of other geographies will occur in the future as funding and staff resources become available. The County, however, will continue its enforcement activities to reduce the number of substandard units within the county. Objective Achievement Analysis: [City of Naples] A comprehensive City -wide survey of Naples has not been completed. Generally, substandard housing units are identified by the City's Building and Code Enforcement Divisions. The City's Building and Code Enforcement Divisions do not conduct annual surveys of housing conditions to identify substandard units; such assessments occur only as a result of a natural disaster. Further, there have been no units rehabbed, demolished or replaced by the City through rehabilitation or replacement programs during this review period for this EAR. However, many units were rehabilitated by property owners following hurricane Wilma in October of 2005. This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Objective should be revised to remove the reference to the City of Naples conducting a survey, as the City does not have this activity programmed or funded in their work plan. Policy Relevance: Policy 4.3: Review and amend the existing relocation policy of the City of Naples and the County, and create one uniform relocation housing policy, consistent with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requirements. 8 Housing Element Policy Achievement Analysis: A uniform relocation housing policy has not yet been created for the County and the City of Naples. Until such a policy is adopted, both the County and City of Naples will continue to abide by the provisions of the Uniform Relocation Act. This policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be updated .to include a completion date for the joint County and City uniform relocation housing policy, so that the Policy is measurable. . OBJECTIVE 6: Collier County and the City of Naples will annually monitor all identified historically significant homes to determine if these structures are being conserved, maintained, and /or rehabilitated. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change is proposed] Policy Relevance: Policy 5.4: By 2008, Collier County and the City of Naples will study potential incentives to encourage the conservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of historic homes and will make recommendations to the City Council and to the Board of County Commissioners as to which incentives should be adopted. Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy objective has not been achieved. The Board of County Commissioners and the City Council have not yet adopted incentives to encourage the conservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of historic homes. However, in December, 2005, City Council and the City's Planning Advisory Board convened a joint meeting for the purpose of discussing a proposed historic preservation ordinance. Thereafter, planning staff was directed to prepare a revised draft ordinance that includes stronger incentives for the preservation of historic homes. The ordinance has not been adopted; however, the City remains interested in incentives to preserve historic structures. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be amended to reflect a revised completion date for the joint study between the County and the City of Naples by year 2011. Policy 5.6: By 2008, the Board of County Commissioners shall commission a new Historical Survey for all of unincorporated Collier County. The Survey shall review the current status of all previously identified historical structures and sites within the unincorporated County and shall make recommendations as to which of these sites or structures should be nominated to the National Register. The Survey shall also review and make similar recommendations regarding any previously unidentified historic structures or sites. Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy objective has not been achieved due to an inability to fund the Survey. The County continues to rely on the Historical and Archeological Probability Map Series, updated in 1999, to determine if a project is within an area of probability. 9 Housing Element The Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the survey commission date should be modified to reflect a future date when funding potentially would be available to the conduct the survey. Policy 5.7: By 2009, the Historical /Archaeological Preservation Ordinance shall be updated to include the results of the Historical Survey and to include any relevant changes in State or Federal regulations concerning historical properties. Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy objective has not been achieved. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the date of the required revisions to the Ordinance should be modified to coincide with the amended survey commission date established for Policy 5.6. OBJECTIVE 6: Collier County shall monitor changes to state and federal regulations pertaining to group care facilities, and, as necessary, amend its Land Development Code to ensure compliance. Objective Achievement Analysis: The County will continue monitoring all related state and federal regulations as an ongoing activity. This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from the August 25, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting to replace the term "group care facilities" with "group housing and Continuing Care Retirement Centers " to broaden the purpose of the Objective. OBJECTIVE 7: Although mobile home parks currently exist within Collier County, as a result of the coastal community's susceptibility to flooding and storm surges, any new mobile home parks will be restricted to areas outside of the Urban Coastal Fringe. Objective Achievement Analysis: The County currently prohibits new mobile home parks within the Urban Coastal Fringe. This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from the August 25, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting to replace incorrect reference to the Urban Coastal Fringe with the correct reference to the "Coastal High Hazard Area. " OBJECTIVE 8: Collier County shall continue to utilize SHIP, CDBG, or other funding sources and, in partnership with Federal, State and non - profit housing agencies, will seek to provide a minimum of 50 rehabilitated or new residential units per year for very low, low and moderate income residents of the Immokalee Urban Area, Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, and within the 10 Housing Element Rural Lands Stewardship Area. Families benefiting from such housing will include, but not be limited to, farmworkers and other populations with special housing needs. Objective Achievement Analysis: The County continues to exceed the minimum number of rehabilitation projects required by this Objective. During the latter years of the evaluation period for this EAR, the County assisted with the rehabilitation of 92 residential properties, and funded rehabilitation projects in the amount of $3,108,883.69 during the entire review period for this EAR. Additionally, the County was allocated $7,306,755 to assist with the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes and residential properties. As of June 2009, 35 percent of those funds have been committed for the acquisition and rehabilitation of foreclosed properties. Further, the County was awarded funding under the Disaster Recovery Initiative grant which has funded rehabilitation projects throughout the County. It should be noted that the process for awarding funds to rehabilitate units must be competitive, not restricted to certain geographies within the County. As a result, the County recommends revising the Objective to remove the restriction that rehabilitated units must be located only in the Immokalee Urban Area, Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, and within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area. Policy Relevance: Policy 8.1: Collier County shall continue to pursue the policy of requiring all non - conforming or sub- standard residences of any type within the Immokalee Urban Area to be either rehabilitated to current housing code standards or demolished. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County transmitted the revised Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP) Element to the Department of Community Affairs on June 23, 2010. This Element provides specific objectives to promote the rehabilitation of substandard residences within the Immokalee Urban Area. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to remove the reference to "non- conforming" residences, so that it correlates with the Master Plan revisions that have no such policies. Policy 8.2: By 2008, Collier County shall complete a review of the residential density caps established within the Immokalee Area Master Plan Element of this Growth Management Plan. Based upon this review, the County shall determine if and where it may be appropriate to increase such caps, so as to encourage the development of new affordable- workforce housing units for farmworkers, very low, low and moderate income residents. Policy Achievement Analysis: The residential density cap review was completed as part of the Immokalee Area Master Plan (LAMP) Element re -write, transmitted to the Department of Community Affairs on June 23, 2010. The density caps were raised in certain sub - districts to 20 units per acre. This change would allow the development of an additional +6,730 dwelling units within the Immokalee Urban Area; presumably promoting affordable- workforce housing developments. 11 Housing Element This Policy is no longer relevant and should be deleted, as the Policy objective has been fulfilled. Policy 8.3: During 2004, the County completed a housing assessment survey of single family, multi- family, and mobile home units and mobile home parks in the Immokalee Urban Area, in order to determine the number of units that do not meet the County's current health, safety and minimum housing codes. The County shall target affordable - workforce housing and code enforcement programs to correct the conditions. Policy Achievement Analysis: The County has completed a housing assessment survey of the Immokalee Urban Area by the date specified in the Policy. As part of the survey, the County identified units that did not meet the County's minimum housing codes. The County will continue to work with area residents to correct housing conditions, and will continue to implement programs to improve the housing stock in the Immokalee Urban Area. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be modified to reflect the completion of the survey; and, include a reference identifying that activities are ongoing. Policy 8.6: Collier County will continue to utilize CDBG funds to provide farmworker- housing opportunities. In addition to housing units that currently qualify for assistance under SHIP program guidelines, special consideration of CDBG funds will be aimed at units that current SHIP program guidelines prohibit from assistance (i.e., mobile home units). Farmworkers will also be encouraged, through the use of multi - lingual outreach programs, to take advantage of any other CDBG, SHIP, Local, State, Federal and private programs for which they may qualify. Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to remove the second sentence, as the process for awarding Federal and State funds is competitive and not intended for set - asides. This Element is affected by changes to Chapter 163, Florida Statute, which were adopted into law in 2008, as follows: 163.3177(6)(f)l.h. and i. Requires that the housing element include standards, plans and principles to be followed in energy efficiency in the design and construction of new housing and in the use of renewable energy resources. Ch. 2008 -191, LOF. (HB 697) Staff proposed the below Objective and associated Policies to address these requirements. OBJECTIVE 9: Collier County shall support housing programs that encourage the development of energy efficient and environmentally sensitive housing. 12 Housing Element Policy 9.1: The County will encourage the construction of energy efficient housing by exploring innovative regulations that promote energy conserving and environmentally sensitive technologies and design. Policy 9.2: The County shall educate the public about the economic and environmental benefits of resource efficient design and construction. Policy 9.3: The County shall expedite plan review of housing projects that promote energy conservation and design. Policy 9.4: The County shall continue to encourage the development of mixed housing types near employment centers in order to reduce Green House Gas emissions and minimize carbon footprints. Policy 9.5: The County shall promote the incorporation of US EPA Energy Star Building and Appliances programs into construction and rehabilitation practices. 13 Housing Element SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES 2011 EVALUATION & APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT - ROSE Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Element will be revised to reflect the proper formatting for all Goals, Objectives and Policies, as defined below: Goal: General statement defining what the plan will ultimately achieve, typically beginning with "TO" followed by a transitive verb, such as, TO PROTECT or TO ENSURE. Objective: A more specific statement than the stated Goal; describing actions that will help achieve the goal(s), typically beginning with the active verb providing the general direction, such as, "Implement ", "Promote" or "Protect ". Objectives use the term "will" and allow Policies to specifically require an activity with "shall ". Policies: Specific statements that provide directives on how to achieve the objectives and ultimately the Element's goals, typically beginning with phrases like, "The County shall promote... ", "The County shall continue to..." or "The District shall expand..." or similar phrases. Policies use the terms "may" or "shall" to provide specific direction. Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Element should be revised to reflect Department name changes, designee changes, renumbering due to objective and /or policy additions and/or deletions, and grammatical changes. Policy 1.1.1 Modification based upon BCC action to adjust level of service from stated level. Policy 1.1.5 Deletion based upon removal of facilities value as a level of service standard by the BCC. Policy 1. 1.6 Revision for clarification of the policy. Policy 1.3.1 Revision to promote alternative transportation routes to County owned parks to promote Green House Gas reductions. Policy 1.4.1 Revision for clarification of the policy. Policy 1.4.2 Revision to eliminate list of governmental providers of recreational facilities. Policy 1.5.1 Revision of policy to include open space. Goal 2 Deletion based upon neighborhood parks not provided by County. Objective 2.1 Deletion based upon neighborhood parks not provided by County. Policy 2. 1.1 Deletion based upon neighborhood parks not provided by County. Policy 2.1.2 Modification and relocation based upon changes to treatment of neighborhood parks. 1 RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT — SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Policy 2.1.3 Deletion based upon neighborhood parks not provided by County. Policy 2.1.4 Deletion based upon neighborhood parks not provided by County. Policy 2.1.5 Deletion based upon neighborhood parks not provided by County. Goal 3 Revision based upon Goal 2 proposed deletion. Objective 3.1 Revision to reflect anticipated adoption of the Parks Master Plan. Policy 3. 1.1 Revision based on renumbering. Policy 3.1.2 Revision based on renumbering. Policy 3.1.3 Revision based on renumbering. Policy 3.1.4 Revision based on renumbering and elimination of assumption of automatic cost increases. Policy 3.1.5 Revision based on renumbering. Policy 3.1.6 Revision based on renumbering. Policy 3.1.7 Revision based on renumbering and potentially on outcome of Parks Master Plan. 2 RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT— SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT - ROSE Introduction and Background Chapter 163.3177(6)(e), Florida Statutes, requires each local government comprehensive plan to have "A recreation and open space element indicating a comprehensive system of public and private sites for recreation, including, but not limited to, natural reservations, parks and playgrounds, parkways, beaches and public access to beaches, open spaces, and other recreational facilities." However, Chapter 9J- 5.014, Florida Administrative Code, which formerly contained the Florida Department of Community Affairs' "Minimum Standards" for review of local Recreation and Open Space Elements, has been deleted. Thus, while the Recreation and Open Space Element remains a requirement for local comprehensive plans in the State of Florida, the format and contents of such an Element may be tailored to local needs, provided that the intent of the Statute is met. The Recreation and Open Space Element is divided into three sections, each of which is guided by a specific goal. These three sections are: • The general provision of parks, recreation facilities and open space areas for the use and enjoyment of Collier County residents and visitors. • The development of a countywide neighborhood park system. • The development of a countywide regional and community park system. These three primary goals are the aims to which the Element's objectives and policies seek to accomplish. The second of the above goals is being proposed to be deleted as a standalone goal and is being proposed as a policy with revisions and clarification as to the responsibility for providing and maintaining these neighborhood facilities. The reason behind this proposed change sits with the fact that the County does not have a Level of Service Standard for neighborhood parks, as is the case with community and regional parks and does not provide these facilities on a regular or consistent basis, but rather seeks individual developments to provide for localized recreational facilities. Below is the evaluation of the existing Goals, Objectives and Policies of the Rose. GOAL 1: PROVIDE SUFFICIENT PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND OPEN SPACE AREAS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OF COLLIER COUNTY. Goal 1 adequately reflects mission statement of the Parks and Recreation Department. OBJECTIVE 1.1: Continue to ensure that a comprehensive system of parks and recreation facilities is available from among facilities provided by the County, other governmental bodies and the private sector. Obiective Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text remains as written. The Objective is designed to specifically further Goal One by providing for recreational opportunities by the County based upon the availability of the various facilities provided by other providers and targeting the service gaps. 1 Recreation and Open Space Element Policy 1.1.1: Collier County hereby adopts the following level of service standards for facilities and land owned by the County or available to the general public: LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD: A. 1.2882 acres of community park land /1,000 population (unincorporated) B. 2.9412 acres of regional park land /1,000 population C. Recreation facilities — Facilities in place, which have a value (as (X) defined) of at least $270.00 per capita of population. A Construction Cost Index (CCI) adjustment will be used to determine the construction cost of facilities planned. The CCI that will be used will be the prior year of the County's fiscal year budget. 1. Value will be arrived at using the per unit values for each facility type available in the County, as set forth in the Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR), applying the values to the number of each facility type, adding up all values and dividing the total by the County population. 2. Where recreation facilities provided by other governmental bodies or the private sector are available through arrangement with the County to the public on a convenient basis, they shall be considered in measuring in -place facility value. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text revisions. The Board of County Commissioners determined during the 2007 Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR) that recreational facilities are no longer a Level of Service to be counted in the AUIR. The Recreational facilities value was replaced with Recreational facility type guidelines. Therefore the Recreational facilities LOS no longer is applicable and need to be deleted from the element. It was also directed that Community and Regional Park (LOSS) Level of Service acres per 1,000 be rounded down. Revise to 1.2 acres of community park land/1,000 population (unincorporated) 2.7 acres of regional park land/1,000 population At the conclusion of the ROSE Objective and Policy analysis, a series of charts, graphs and maps will illustrate the Level of Service analysis for Regional and Community parks. Policy 1.1.5: Continue to correct or improve existing parks and recreation facilities deficiencies which are necessary in order to meet the level of service standards. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text for deletion. The Board of County Commissioners determined during the 2007 Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR) that recreational facilities are no longer a Level of Service to be counted in the AUIR. The Recreational facilities value was replaced with Recreational facility type guidelines. Policy 1.1.6: The County shall continue to establish and implement a program with appropriate criteria to designate or acquire open space areas and natural reservations. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text revisions. 2 Recreation and Open Space Element Current policy is confusing recommend clarifying by the following: The County shall continue to establish and implement a program with appropriate criteria to pursue and acquire open space areas and natural reservations. A series of community planning initiatives, begun in the late 1980s, culminated in 2001 with the Community Character and Design visioning process that brought to the forefront of community dialogues the need for a greenspace acquisition program. Currently, 28 other Florida Counties have similar, successful programs. The resulting initiative, "Vote Conservation 2002" placed a referendum question on the November 2002 ballot, asking voters whether they would be willing to tax themselves one quarter mill for 10 years to buy conservation lands and greenspace and to approve a $75 million limited tax general obligation bond. Nearly sixty percent of Collier County voters approved the measure. As a result, the Conservation Collier Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2002 -63) was developed, with citizen input and County Commission approval, to respond to identified conservation needs and make conservation and protection of environmental resources into a real plan for the future. In November 2006 Voters were again asked in a referendum "straw vote" question whether they understood and approved that the Conservation Collier Program would be funded by a quarter mill ad valorum property tax for a period of ten (10) years, until 2013, expected to raise approximately $189 million as opposed to limiting it to a $75 million program. Eighty -two percent (82 %) of the respondents indicated that they understood the design of the Conservation Collier Program. Since 2004 the program has acquired 3,901.45 acres. A list of the property acquisitions and a map spatially depicting all property acquired through the program to date follows the ROSE section. OBJECTIVE 1.2: Protect designated recreation sites and open space from incompatible land uses through development of appropriate design criteria and land use regulations. Objective Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text remain. Objective is adequate to meet current protections for designated recreation sites and open space and the issue of incompatible land uses has not been an issue with the existing inventory of park sites. OBJECTIVE 1.3: Continue to ensure that all public developed recreational facilities, open space and beaches and public water bodies are accessible to the general public. Obiective Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends the text remain. Current objective embodies the need for public accessibility to facilities, open spaces and beaches. This priority has remained high on the agenda of the County since the 2004 EAR. Policy 1.3.1: County -owned or managed parks and recreation facilities shall have automobile, bicycle and /or pedestrian access, where the location is appropriate and where such access is economically feasible. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text revisions. With HB697 -2008 energy conservation and efficiency requirements, the provision of energy efficient land use patterns, and strategies reducing green house gas, specific consideration should be given to alternative forms of transportation. 3 Recreation and Open Space Element Recommend amending policy to reflect: County -owned or managed parks and recreation facilities shall have automobile, bicycle and/or pedestrian access, where the location is appropriate and where such access is economically feasible, with specific consideration given to alternative forms of transportation that would reduce VMT and green house gas. OBJECTIVE 1.4: Continue formal mechanism to improve and coordinate efforts among levels of government and the private sector in order to provide recreational opportunities. Obiective Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text remains. The formal mechanisms in place (Interlocal agreement process with the School District, Interlocal agreements with the state and municipal park providers and the land reservation through the public hearing process) is meeting the needs of the County to satisfy the current level of service requirements. Policy 1.4.1: Through the land development review process, Collier County shall continue to encourage developers to provide recreation sites and/or facilities within residential and mixed use Planned Unit Developments (PUDs). Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends revisions to the text. Recommend policy to reflect the following change: Through the land development review process, Collier County shall continue to encourage developers to provide recreation sites and /or facilities within residential and mixed use Planned Unit Developments (PUDs), where appropriate. The policy revision is a simple reflection that park sites are not appropriate and/or feasible in all PUD request. Policy 1.4.2: Collier County shall continue to coordinate the provision of recreational facilities and activities with other governmental jurisdictions that own or operate such facilities and activities within, or adjacent to, Collier County. Said governmental entities shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: U.S. Department of Commerce, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration U.S. Department of the Interior, The National Park Service The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry Lee County, Florida Hendry County, Florida Broward County, Florida Miami -Dade County, Florida Monroe County, Florida The South Florida Water Management District, Big Cypress Basin Board 4 Recreation and Open Space Element The Collier County School Board The City of Naples, Florida The City of Marco Island, Florida Everglades City, Florida The City of Bonita Springs, Florida Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends revisions. Deletion of everything in the policy after, "or adjacent to, Collier County. " The County does not see the value in listing the specific entity and would not preclude coordination with an entity that was not listed or designated per the Policy. Policy 1.5.1: Collier County shall maintain a current inventory of recreational facility commitments made by developers through the development review process. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends revisions to the text. Current policy should be amended to include open space commitments as well as recreational facilities to inventory. Planninz Commission (CCPC) Comment om August 25, 2010 EAR Workshop — Add "and usable open space" after "recreational facility" in existing policy. OBJECTIVE 1.6: Whenever possible and practical, utilize County owned property for recreational uses. Objective Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text remain. Current objective continues to be relevant and allows for land inventory to be dedicated to parks use when deemed appropriate by the Board. GOAL 2: THE COUNTY SHALL PROMOTE A NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SYSTEM TO MEET THE RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF RESIDENTS WITHIN THE COUNTY. Goal Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends Goal be deleted. OBJECTIVE 2.1: By the year 2010, the County Parks and Recreation Department will identify general areas where neighborhoods might request sites for future neighborhood parks. Objective Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends the Objective be deleted. Neighborhood Parks are not inventoried in the Annual Update Inventory Report and no level of service for their provision has been established by the County. Recommend policies related to the Neighborhood Park system be met at the LDC level. S Recreation and Open Space Element Policy 2.1.1: The Parks and Recreation Department will identify those sites or general areas for neighborhood parks with citizen input to determine the types of recreational facilities particular communities would like to see within their neighborhoods. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends the policy be deleted. Neighborhood Parks are not inventoried in the Annual Update Inventory Report and no level of service for their provision has been established by the County. Recommend policies related to the Neighborhood Park system be met at the LDC level. Policy 2.1.2: The County shall amend the Land Development Code to require the developer of a residential PUD, or a PUD having a residential component, to provide its residents and guests with a suitable neighborhood park, as determined on a case -by -case basis, which is, as required by Policy 5.4 in the Future Land Use Element, compatible with the surrounding development. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends the policy be modified and relocated to current Objective Three. Neighborhood Parks are not inventoried in the Annual Update Inventory Report and no level of service for their provision has been established by the County. Recommend policies related to the Neighborhood Park system be met at the LDC level. Additionally, this policy needs to be revised to delete the requirement of a "suitable neighborhood park" with the term recreational facilities and clarify the reference to Policy 5.4 of the FLUE to state, "as required by Policy 5.4 in the Future Land Use Element to be compatible with the surrounding development. Policy 2.1.3 New neighborhood parks will be carefully sited and intentionally integrated into existing residential neighborhoods, and shall be designed according to the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), where these principles are appropriate and economically feasible. Neighborhood parks may also be co- located with churches, schools, or other recreational facilities. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends the policy be deleted. Neighborhood Parks are not inventoried in the Annual Update Inventory Report and no level of service for their provision has been established by the County. Recommend policies related to the Neighborhood Park system be met at the LDC level. Policy 2.1.4: The County shall investigate the utilization of tax credits or other incentives for property owners who wish to dedicate land to the County to meet the recreational needs of neighborhood parks. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends the policy be deleted. Neighborhood Parks are not inventoried in the Annual Update Inventory Report and no level of service for their provision has been established by the County. Recommend policies related to the Neighborhood Park system be met at the LDC level. 6 Recreation and Open Space Element Policy 2.1.5: The County shall encourage the development of pedestrian pathways and bike lanes from the surrounding residential communities to park sites. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends the policy be deleted. With the elimination of the Goal and Objective above related to neighborhood parks, this isolated policy no longer has a larger connection to the ROSE. The policy of encouraging the development of pedestrian pathways and bike lanes to park sites from surrounding residential development is still sound and good policy to better promote individual mobility options and promotes a healthy lifestyle, but the policy is already expressed in Policy 3.1.6 of the existing element GOAL 3: THE COUNTY SHALL DEVELOP A COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PARK SYSTEM TO PROVIDE USEABLE OPEN SPACE TO MEET THE RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF RESIDENTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. Goal Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends Goal be revised. The Goal needs to be renumbered to reflect the deletion of Goal 2 and expand upon the full integration of mobility options to the County's park system as suggested below. GOAL 2: THE COUNTY SHALL PROMOTE A PARK SYSTEM THAT INCLUDES REGIONAL, COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS WITH PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS AND BIKE LANES TO PROVIDE USEABLE OPEN SPACE TO MEET THE RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF RESIDENTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. REGIONAL AND COMMUNITY PARK DEVELOPMENT WILL BE BASED ON THE LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD (LOSS) CONTAINED IN THE CIE). OBJECTIVE 3.1: By the year 2010, the Parks and Recreation Department will develop a Community and Regional Park Plan to provide larger parks and recreational facilities as well as passive open space within a 15 to 20 minute drive of residents within the coastal Urban Designated Area, the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, and Northern Golden Gate Estates (this excludes Conservation designated areas, Agricultural /Rural designated areas, Southern Golden Gate Estates, and the outlying Urban Designated Areas of Copeland, Port of the Islands, Plantation Island and Chokoloskee). This plan will include the identification of future community and regional park sites (or general areas), park improvements, cost estimates, and potential funding sources. The principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) will be integrated into the planning and development of the Community and Regional Park sites. Objective Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text revisions. The County has been unable to complete the Parks Master Plan by 2010, but at the time of the transmission of the EAR to the Department, the majority of the work on the Master Plan will be in progress with the completion of the effort to occur in 2011. The policy will be revised to reflect the adoption of the Parks Master Plan by the Board of County Commissioners. Policy 3.1.1: The Parks and Recreation Department will acquire land to meet the needs of the Community and Regional Park Plan, including sufficient land to allow for a portion of these sites to remain in passive open space. 7 Recreation and Open Space Element Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text revisions. The numbering will need to be changed to reflect deletion of Goal 2. The policy still reflects current intent related to meeting the needs of Community and Regional Park Acquisition. Alow _ Policy 3.1.2: The Parks and Recreation Department will be responsible for the design and construction of all new community and regional parks. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text revisions. The numbering will need to be changed to reflect deletion of Goal 2. The Parks Recreation Department shall continue to be responsible for the design and construction of all new community and regional parks. Their professional knowledge concerning park design is essential in the development of these projects. The construction of all new facilities will be designed to satisfy the current Level of Service Standards contained in the ROSE and the CIE. Policy 3.1.3: The County shall continue to partner with Collier County Public Schools to co- locate parks in conjunction with new school sites as such sites are identified and developed and /or to provide County recreational programs at Collier County Public Schools' facilities. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text revisions. The numbering will need to be changed to reflect deletion of Goal 2. This policy meets current need and promotes the concept of co- location expressed within the Public Schools Facilities Element (PSFE) of the GMP. Policy 3.1.4: The County shall continue to update parks and recreation impact fees to keep pace with increased land acquisition and development costs for the establishment of community and regional parks. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text revisions. The numbering will need to be changed to reflect deletion of Goal 2. In addition, recommend removing the text increased from the policy due to current economic environment and providing for a predetermination of market value. Policy 3.1.5: The County shall investigate the utilization of tax credits or other incentives to encourage property owners to dedicate land to the County to meet the recreational needs of community and regional parks. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text revisions. The numbering will need to be changed to reflect deletion of Goal 2. Current policy meets the needs of the acquisition of lands related to regional and community parks. Policy 3.1.6: The County shall encourage the development of pedestrian pathways and bike lanes from the surrounding residential communities to park sites where general public access can be supported. 8 Recreation and Open Space Element Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text revisions. The numbering will need to be changed to reflect deletion of Goal 2. Current policy meets the needs of the development of pedestrian pathways and bike lanes. Policy 3.1.7: By the year 2010, the Parks and Recreation Department and the Transportation Services Division will investigate the utilization of the existing canal and power line easements to create a greenway system within the coastal Urban Designated Area, the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, and Northern Golden Gate Estates (this excludes Conservation designated areas, Agricultural /Rural designated areas, Southern Golden Gate Estates, and the outlying Urban designated areas of Copeland, Port of the Islands, Plantation Island and Chokoloskee). Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text revisions. The numbering will need to be changed to reflect deletion of Goal 2. This effort has been initiated and will be integrated as a component of the Parks Master Plan. The policy may be revised further based upon the conclusion of the Master Plan effort. 9 Recreation and Open Space Element SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES 2011 EVALUATION & APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) Conservation and Coastal Management Element Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Element should be revised to reflect the proper formatting of Goals, Objectives and Policies, as defined below. Goal: General statement that defines what the Element will ultimately achieve. Objective: A more specific statement than the stated Goal; describes actions that will help achieve the goal(s). Policies: Specific statements that provide directives on how to achieve the objectives and ultimately the Element's goal(s). Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Element should be revised to reflect Department name changes, designee changes, renumbering due to objective and/or policy additions and/or deletions, and grammatical changes. Objective 1.1: Revise to reflect Program implementation and activities are ongoing Policy 1.1.6: Revise to include the amendment's effective date Policy 1.23: Revise for clarity Policy 1.2.5: Delete, as Policy is no longer relevant Policy 1.3.1: Delete references to acronyms and replace with a general reference Policy 1.3.4: Delete, as Policy is no longer relevant Objective 2.1: Modify to reflect completed work and reword first sentence in item (c) Policy 2.1.6: Delete, as Policy is not relevant 1 CCME SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Policy 2.1.7: Modify to reflect completed work and listed activities are on -going Policy 2.2.5: Revise to extend deadline to December 2015; and, include a requirement to coordinate activities with the SFWMD and FDEP Policy 2.3.6: Revise to remove the requirements for TSS, BOD, Pb, Zn, and Cu from the Policy in Section "b." and delete Section "c." Objective 2.5: Revise to reflect initial implementation and ongoing maintenance Policy 2.5.1: Revise to reflect initial implementation and ongoing maintenance Policy 2.5.2: Revise to reflect initial implementation and ongoing maintenance Policy 2.5.3: Revise to reflect initial implementation and ongoing maintenance Objective 3.1: Revise to reflect establishment of the monitoring network and provide a reference that groundwater monitoring activities are ongoing Policy 3.1.1: Revise to clarify that the conditional use reference pertains to those conditional uses required by this policy, as opposed to all conditional uses allowed by the zoning district on a given property within a wellfield protection area; remove or clarify the term "extraordinary circumstances "; and, add a provision to coordinate with the SFWMD and Big Cypress Basin Board to evaluate the location and number of monitoring wells needed, and the potential funding opportunities, for improving ground water monitoring to assess saltwater intrusion. Objective 3.4: Revise to reflect correct reference to Objective 3 of the NGWAR Policy 3.4.1: Revise to add reference to salinity trending Policy 3.4.4: Revise to include reference to coordination with the SFWMD and Big Cypress Basin Policy 4.1.2: Revise to include a date for Policy achievement; and, provide within the Policy that the County, in coordination with the SFWMD shall be responsible for devising a method to determine agricultural pumpage Policy 6.1.1: Modify to correct scrivener's errors in subsections 6.1.1 (7 & 13); delete subsection 6.1.1 (7); add an exemption from the native vegetation retention requirements for Federal and State parks, preserves and forests whose purpose is to manage land for conservation; and, evaluate for possible elimination of native vegetation retention requirements for Industrial designated properties under a certain acreage threshold 2 CCME SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Policy 6.1.2: Revise to include reference to the June 2010 Land Development Code amendments that implement specific subsections of the Policy; include an exemption from the native vegetation retention requirements for Federal and State parks, preserves and forests whose purpose is to manage land for conservation purposes; and, evaluate for possible elimination of native vegetation retention requirements for Industrial designated properties under a certain acreage threshold Policy 6.2.1: Revise to include the correct Florida Administrative Code reference; and, delete the existing, and insert the current, SFWMD land use and land cover inventory reference Policy 6.2.5: Delete Section 6.2.5 (6)(5)(b)(3), as the specific criteria to identify mitigation priorities and implement the incentive program have been adopted into the Land development Code; and, address native vegetation retention standards for the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System as part of the Immokalee Area Master Plan amendments and provide applicable cross references to other Elements Policy 7.1.2: Delete references to specific wildlife publications and plans listed in the Policy; revise to 'add a general reference to publications utilized by the FFWCC and USFWS as their technical assistance; and, delete the reference to mitigation for black bear habitat, as no such mitigation is required by the FFWCC or USFWS Policy 7.1.6: Revise to reflect the continuance of Policy objective Objective 7.2: Revise to reflect the most up -to -date, best available data on manatee deaths in Collier County waters Objective 7.3: Revise to reflect the most up -to -date, best available data on sea turtle disorientation Policy 7.3.1 Revise to reflect the correct Policy reference Policy 7.4.1 Modify Policy to refer to other funding opportunities Policy 9.1.6 Revise to reflect the establishment of a training program Policy 9.1.7 Revise to reflect current departmental reference Policy 9.2.3 Modify to reflect the establishment, and maintenance, of a cooperative agreement; and, delete the phrase, "establish a new" and replace with the phrase, "and maintain a." 3 CCME SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Policy 9.43 Modify to remove redundant sentence Policy 10.1.1: Revise Policy or add policies that provide strategies to preserve recreational and commercial working waterfronts Policy 10.1.5 Modify to consistently refer to "marine" wetlands Policy 10.2.1 Modify to require beach access sites shown on plans to be at the discretion of the County Objective 10.3: Revise to include a reference to the Federal Coastal Barrier Resources System maps Policy 12.1.1: Revise to remove the phrase, "printed in" and replace with the phrase, "provided to." Policy 12.1.3: Modify to reflect shelter space figures that are consistent with the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council's Hurricane Evacuation Study Update Policy 12.1.5: Modify to reflect updated equipment listing requirements for onsite shelters Policy 12.1.7: Revise to add requirement to coordinate with the municipalities Policy 12.1.9 Revise to reflect correct terminology and coordination of activities Policy 12.1.11 Revise to reflect latest document date Policy 12.1.12 Revise to reflect latest document date Policy 12.1.13 Modify to reference funding limitations Policy 12.1.14 Delete, as the inclusion of hurricane shelters within the 5 -year schedule of Capital Improvements is not supported by the BCC Policy 12.1.15 Modify to make Policy references consistent with State and Federal guidelines; and, revise to reflect latest document date Policy 12.1.17 Revise sentence for clarity Policy 12.1.21 Revise to reflect the next due date for the Plan update Policy 12.2.5 Modify to delete existing, and include new, CHHA definition Policy 12.3.2 Revise for clarification and sentence structure Objective 12.4 Revise to reflect current terminology and departmental names 4 CCME SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Assessment of the Successes and Shortcomings and Recommendations for the Conservation and Coastal Management Element A. Background and Introduction The Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the Growth Management Plan provides the County the guidance to: manage coastal systems and historic resources, and maintain shoreline lands and infrastructure so as to enhance environmental, recreational, and economic opportunities and protect human life; protect, conserve and manage natural systems, and vegetative and land resources; and, where appropriate, enhance air and water quality. The Conservation and Coastal Management Element includes thirteen (13) Goals and associated objectives and policies. These Goals are summarized as follows: 1. Protection of natural resources; 2. Protection of surface and estuarine water resources; 3. Protection of groundwater resources; 4. Protection of freshwater resources; 5. Protection of mineral and soil resources; 6. Protection of native vegetation and wildlife habitat; 7. Protection of fisheries and wildlife; 8. Maintenance of existing air quality; 9. Management of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes; 10. Protection of coastal resources; 11. Protection of historic resources; 12. Hurricane evacuation and sheltering; and, 13. Avoiding duplication of regulations During the reporting period for this Evaluation and Appraisal Report, the County has been successful in furthering the Element's overall purposes o£ protecting and conserving natural resources; protecting human life and property along the coast; and, protecting and managing watersheds and estuarine areas. The County has implemented and maintained various programs and regulatory controls that have been instrumental in protecting and conserving wetlands, listed species habitat and other areas appropriate for protection; these include, but are not limited to: (1) The Stewardship Program in the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay; (2) The Transfer of Development Rights Program in the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District; (3) The Conservation Collier land acquisition program; and (4) Regulatory controls within the Conservation and Coastal Management Element and the Land Development Code. Additionally, the County continues to maintain timely hurricane evacuation and sheltering practices; constructed the new James V. Mudd Emergency Services Center with state of the art equipment; maintains water quality and monitoring programs; continues the development of watershed management plans; continues periodic beach renourishment and dredging projects; and, continues to monitor sea turtle nesting. CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Preparation of this Section of the Evaluation & Appraisal Report (EAR) involved coordination between Comprehensive Planning staff and the following departments /sections: Land Development Services Department - Zoning Services Section, Stormwater and Environmental Planning Section, Engineering Services Section; Public Utilities Engineering and Water Departments; Pollution Control Department; Parks and Recreation Department; Coastal Zone Management Department; Facilities Department - Conservation Collier; and the Bureau of Emergency Services. Changes are proposed to the following Objectives and Policies. B. Objective Analysis OBJECTIVE 1.1: Collier County will continue to develop and implement a comprehensive environmental management and conservation program, which will ensure that the natural resources, including State and Federally listed animal species, of Collier County are properly, appropriately, and effectively identified, managed, and protected. Objective Achievement Analysis: Collier County continues to operate the program described in this Objective. This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Objective should be revised to reflect that the program is ongoing. Policy Relevance: Policy 1.1.3: Collier County shall continue to support established environmental policies by maintaining an appropriately administered and professionally staffed governmental unit capable of developing, administering, and providing long-term direction for the protection and management of the County's environmental resources. Policy Achievement Analysis: The County continues to support established environmental policies by maintaining an appropriately administered and professionally staffed governmental unit capable of developing, administering, and providing long -term direction for the protection and management of the County's environmental resources. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11, 2010 Workshop - Suggesting that the financial feasibility of achieving the Policy objectives with limited staff resources be evaluated.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearins-aff Comment - No change to this Policy is recommended. Staff believes that current staffing levels are adequate to fulfill the Policy objectives, and adjustments have been made over time in response to changes in workload.] (Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31, 2011 Adoption Hearing - Concurs with the post EAC and CCPC Workshop and Adoption Hearings staff comments.] 2 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Policy 1.1.6: In those areas of Collier County where oil extraction and related processing is an allowable use, such use is subject to applicable state and federal oil and gas permits and Collier County non - environmental site development plan review procedures. Directional - drilling and /or previously cleared or disturbed areas shall be utilized in order to minimize impacts to native habitats, where determined to be practicable. This requirement shall be deemed satisfied upon issuance of a state permit in compliance with the criteria established in Chapter 62C -25 through 62C -30, F.A.C., as those rules exist on the effective date of this amendment to the Collier County Comprehensive Plan, regardless of whether the activity occurs within the Big Cypress Watershed, as defined in Rule 62C- 30.001(2), F.A.C. All applicable Collier County environmental permitting requirements shall be considered satisfied by evidence of the issuance of all applicable federal and /or state oil and gas permits for proposed oil and gas activities in Collier County, so long as the state permits comply with the requirements of Chapter 62C -25 through 62C -30, F.A.C. For those areas of Collier County outside the boundary of the Big Cypress Watershed, the applicant shall be responsible for convening the Big Cypress Swamp Advisory Committee as set forth in Section 377.42, F.S., to assure compliance with Chapter 62C -25 through 62C -30, F.A.C. even if outside the defined Big Cypress Watershed. All access roads to oil and gas uses shall be constructed and protected from unauthorized uses according to the standards established in Rule 62C- 30.005(2)(a)(1) through (12), F.A.C. Policy Achievement Anal Policy 1.1.6 outlines the environmental review criteria for oil extraction and related processing, where oil extraction and related processing is an allowable use in the County. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to include the effective date of the amendment. OBJECTIVE 1.2: Maintain the framework for an integrated, computer - based environmental resources data storage, analysis, and graphics system and annually update the databases based on previous year's analytical data in order to monitor the status of the County's natural resources and propose potential protection measures when appropriate. Objective Achievement Analysis: The Collier County Environmental Planning Section maintains a robust, GIS -based system (ESRI's ArcGIS) that will be updated annually. This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11 2010 Workshoy – Suggesting that the Objective address /include provisions for quality of data, analysis of data, and availability of data; and, the Environmental Planning Section maintain copies of, and an index to, analyses performed on these GIS -based data. j %Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearin— Staff Comment– No change to this Policy is recommended. The computer -based environmental resources data is stored with the Division's GIS data This makes the data most available to other county staff. Data quality details are stored as metadata files when they are provided by the data source. Published GIS data are required to include metadata files. Almost all county data are public records and available, there is no need for the 3 CONSERVATIONAND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT environmental planning section to maintain copies. A log of environmental analysis will be started and stored with the environmental GIS data.] [Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31, 2011 Adoption Hearing — Concurs with the post EAC and CCPC Workshop and Adoption Hearings staff comments.] Policy Relevance Policy 1.2.3: Collected and/or compiled data will be organized by established water -shed and sub -basin units. Policy Achievement Analysis: Most of this data is in GIS format, so there is no need or benefit to organize it by watershed. The Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be modified to require watershed dependent data only be organized by watershed and sub -basin units. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11, 2010 Workshop - Suggesting that text be added to the Policy that ensures data quality.] [Planning Commission Comment from the August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop - Suggesting that the Policy be revised to read, "Non GIS -based data collected will be organized by established watershed and sub -basin units. "] [Post LAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings Staff Comment - Staff concurs with the CCPC recommendation that the Policy be revised for clarity. However, staff does not concur with the LAC's recommendation, as "data quality" is addressed in preceding Policies.] {Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31, 2011 Adoption Hearing — Concurs with the post EAC and CCPC Workshop and Adoption Hearings staff comments.] Policy 1.2.5 Collier County's computerized environmental, resources data storage, analysis and graphics system shall share information and resources with other Federal, State, Regional, local and private environmental management agencies and organizations and the general public. The County shall cooperate with these other entities when updating its system in order that the benefits of the updated system may be shared with all appropriate agencies and organizations. Policy Achievement Analysis: Provisions for working cooperatively with other agencies and sharing data with the public are in the preceding policies. This Policy is no longer relevant and should be deleted. OBJECTIVE 1.3: Pursuant to Administration Commission Final Order AC -99 -002 dated June 22, 1999, the County has completed the phased delineation, data gathering, management guidelines and implementation of the Natural Resources Protection Area (NRPA) program as part of the required Collier County Rural and Agricultural Assessment Through this Assessment, the County has determined that the NRPA program is not the only mechanism to protect 4 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT significant environmental systems. Accordingly, within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay in the Future Land Use Element, the County has delineated Stewardship Sending Areas that will function to protect large environmental systems. Pursuant to the following policies, the County shall protect identified environmental systems through the NRPA and Rural Lands Stewardship programs. Objective Achievement Anal This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Objective should be rewritten for clarity (i.e. formatting). Policy Relevance: Policy 1.3.1: The purpose of the NRPA program is to direct incompatible land uses away from significant environmental systems that exist at a landscape scale, contain large systems of connected wetland and upland habitats, and support a wide variety of listed species. The program will include the following: a. Identification of the NRPAs in map form as an overlay to the Future Land Use Map; During the Assessment for the Rural Fringe area, the County has determined that CREW Trust lands, Belle Meade, a portion of the Northern Belle Meade shall be identified as NRPAs. The County also has determined that the South Golden Gate Estates is a NPRA. The specific boundaries have been identified as NRPAs on the Future Land Use Map. b. A process for verifying the existence and boundaries of NRPAs during development permit applications; c. Guidelines and standards for development of NRPAs including conservation guidelines to protect natural resource values, to maintain ecologically functioning systems, and to restore or mitigate NRPAs already degraded. Allowable land uses, vegetation preservation standards, development standards, and listed species protection criteria for the NRPAs are those contained in the NRPA Overlay within the Future Land Use Element. d. A review process, integrated into the normal development application review, to ensure that the guidelines and standards are being met; e. A program to defer development of NRPAs. First consideration should be fee simple purchase (based on public referenda approving and funding purchases). Other options should include, but not be limited to, tax incentives and transfer of development rights; f. A program to pursue Delegation of Authority Agreements with State and Federal Permitting agencies for local regulation of activities that may alter the biological and physical characteristics of NRPAs; g. The County shall seek assistance from and support State (e.g. CARL, SOR) or Federal land acquisition programs for County areas qualifying as NRPAs. Policy Achievement Analysis: The County established Natural Resource Protection Areas (NRPAs) to direct incompatible land uses away from significant environmental systems that exist at a landscape scale, contain large systems of connected wetland and upland habitats, and support a wide variety of listed species. The Policy also provides information regarding the relationship of the NRPAs to the Rural and Agricultural Area Assessment. Finally, the Policy requires the County to seek assistive from, and support, state and/or federal land acquisition programs for areas qualifying as NRPAs; Conservation Collier identifies nominated properties within Federal and State acquisition areas and coordinates with the agencies to make them aware of willing sellers within their acquisition areas. 5 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11, 2010 Workshop - Suggesting to delete the acronym "CARL " and insert "Florida Forever "; and spell -out the acronym, "SOR " - Save Our Rivers.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings - Staff Comment - Staff generally agrees with the EAC's recommendation, and suggests that the Policy be revised to read, "The County shall seek assistance from, and support, State and/or Federal land acquisition programs for County areas qualifying as NRPAs. ' J [Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31, 2011 Adoption Hearing — Concurs with the post EAC and CCPC Workshop and Adoption Hearings staff comments.] Policy 1.3.4: Guided by the Technical Advisory Committee, designate and adopt management guidelines and performance standards for County natural resource protection areas. Implementation shall occur on an annual basis as NRPAs and their implementation criteria are developed. Policy Achievement Analysis: The Policy objectives have been achieved as part satisfy the Final Order. of the Growth Management Plan amendments to This Policy is no longer relevant and should be deleted. OBJECTIVE 2.1: By January 2008, the County shall complete the prioritization and begin the process of preparing Watershed Management Plans, which contain appropriate mechanisms to protect the County's estuarine and wetland systems. The process shall consist of (1) an evaluation of areas for which Watershed Management Plans are not necessary based on current or past watershed management planning efforts, (2) an assessment of available data and information that can be used in the development of Watershed Management Plans, and (3) budget authorization to begin preparation of the first Watershed Management Plan by January 2008. A funding schedule shall be established to ensure that all Watershed Management Plans will be completed by 2010. In selecting the order of Plan completion, the County shall give priority to watersheds where the development growth potential is greatest and will impact the greatest amount of wetland and listed species habitats. The schedule and priorities shall also be coordinated with the Federal and State agency plans that address Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). Until the Watershed Management Plans are completed, the County shall apply the following as interim standards for development: a. All new development and re- development projects shall meet 150% of the water quality volumetric requirements of Section 5.2.1(a) of the Basis of Review for Environmental Resource Permit Applications Within the South Florida Water Management District (February 2006) and the retention and detention requirements, and the allowable offsite discharge rates required by Drainage Sub - element Policy 6.2 and 6.3, respectively; b. Loss of storage or conveyance volume resulting from direct impacts to wetlands shall be compensated for by providing an equal amount of storage or conveyance capacity on site and within or adjacent to the impacted wetland. C. Floodplain storage compensation shall be evaluated for developments within the designated flood zones "A ", "AE ", and "VE" as depicted on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency with an effective date 6 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT of November 17, 2005. Floodplain storage compensation shall also be evaluated for areas known to be periodically inundated by intense rainfall or sheetflow conditions. d. All development located within areas identified on Figure 1 shall be evaluated to determine impacts to natural wetlands, flowways, or sloughs. For this particular evaluation, natural wetlands, flowways, or sloughs shall be tentatively identified as contiguous lands having a continual preponderance of wetland or wet facultative plant species and a ground elevation through the major portion of the natural wetland, flowway, or slough at least one (1) foot lower than the ground at the edge of the natural wetland, flowway, or slough. The edge of the natural wetlands, flowways, or sloughs shall be identified by field determination and based upon vegetation and elevation differences from the adjacent uplands or transitional wetlands. The County shall require the applicant to avoid direct impacts to these natural wetlands, flowways, or sloughs or, when not possible, to ensure any direct impact is minimized and compensated for by providing the same conveyance capacity lost by the direct impact. The County shall adhere to the limiting discharge rates of each basin as outlined in Ordinance 2001 -27, adopted May 22, 2001 which amended the County Water Management Policy and provided basin delineations where special peak discharge rates have been established. The limiting discharge rates will be reviewed as a part of the Watershed Management Plans, and modified according to the analyses and findings of the Watershed Management Plans. e. All new development and re- development projects shall ensure surrounding properties will not be adversely impacted from the project's influence on stormwater sheet flow. f. Prior to the issuance of a final development order, the County shall require all development projects to obtain the necessary state and federal environmental permits. g. Within one year of the effective date of these amendments, the County shall adopt land development regulations to require Best Management Practices of future development or re- development projects. Best Management Practices means structural and non- structural facilities or practices intended to reduce pollution either through source control or treatment of stormwater. Figure 1. Restoration Project Areas Where Interim Development Standard 2.1.d is Applicable [See Figure 1 following CCME text] Objective Achievement Analysis: Collier County is currently involved in the development of the Watershed Management Plans. The County completed the initial delineation and prioritization of the watersheds by the end of November 2007. Dedicated funding for development of the Watershed Management Plans was also obtained and set aside in 2007. The County coordinated with the Florida Department of Emergency Management coastal Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) aerial topographic mapping effort to obtain more detailed and expanded coverage of the County. The County also coordinated with the South Florida Water Management District to utilize their existing two- dimensional regional hydrologic and hydraulic model for southwest Florida as a starting tool in the development of the Watershed Management Plans. The County utilized the various policies under CCME Objective 2.1 to form the basis for the Scope of Services and then hired a consultant team to prepare the Watershed Management Plans. The work is in progress and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2010. This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Objective should be modified to reflect completed work, and the first sentence in (c) reworded as follows, "Floodplain storage compensation shall be evaluated for developments within the designated Special Flood Hazard Area (flood zones starting with the letter "V" or "A ") as depicted on the effective Flood Insurance Rate Map published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency." 7 CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT [Public Comment (Community Meeting held on 3115110): Public stated that the County has not developed a county -wide stormwater plan.] JPublic Comment (Community Meeting held on 3115110): Public stated that all development in the urban zones and outside should be considered and evaluated after each watershed and its characteristics are developed.] [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11, 2010 Workshop — Suggesting to add in section b. of the Objective, a requirement that compensation for all wetland impacts occur within the same drainage area.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — No change is recommended to this Objective as part of the EAR -based amendments, as wetland impacts will be addressed as part of the Watershed Management Plans. Further, mitigation requirements for wetland impacts will be determined by the BCC with the adoption of the Watershed Management Plans.] [Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31, 2011 Adoption Hearing — Concurs with the post EAC and CCPC Workshop and Adoption Hearings staff comments.] Policy Relevance Policy 2.1.3: The Plans will also evaluate structural and non - structural controls for restoring historical hydroperiods in impacted watersheds where possible and for reducing the impacts of canal and stormwater discharges to estuaries. Policy Achievement Analysis: The Scope of Services for development of the Watershed Management Plans includes this policy's features. The Policy remains relevant and should be retained. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11 2010 Workshop — Suggesting that measurement tools be added to the Policy so as to determine improvements to the watersheds over time.] [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the November 3 2010 Adoption Hearing_— Suggesting that the EAC comment from August 11, 2010 be revised to read, "measurement tools be added to the Policy for determining improvements to the watersheds overtime. '] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — No change to. the Policy is recommended at this time. The Watershed Management Plans include performance measures, and the need for future evaluation of improvements will be addressed when Plans are adopted.] %Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31, 2011 Adoption Hearing — Concurs with the post EAC and CCPC Workshop and Adoption Hearings staff comments.] Policy 2.1.6: Until the completion and adoption of individual watershed management plans, promote water management permitting on a basin by basin approach. 8 CONSER VATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Policy Achievement Analysis: Water management permitting is regulated by the South Florida Water Management District. The Policy is not relevant and should be deleted, as water management permitting is regulated by the SFWMD. LEnvironmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11, 2010 Workshop — Suggesting that data shortfalls be addressed.] [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the November 3, 2010 Adoption Hearing Suggesting that EAC comment from August 11, 2010 be revised to read, "use watershed management plans for ongoing data collection guidance. V [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — No change to the Policy is recommended at this time, as the Watershed Management Plans will identify data needs.] [Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31, 2011 Adoption Hearing — Concurs with the post EAC and CCPC Workshop and Adoption Hearings staff comments.] Policy 2.1.7: Collier County shall take the lead and promote intergovernmental coordination between the County and other governmental agencies involved with watershed planning, including, but not necessarily limited to, the municipalities of Marco Island, Naples and Everglades City, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the South Florida Water Management District, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other governmental agencies. The County will take the lead and oversee the preparation of the necessary watershed management plans, and will rely upon the work performed or data collected by other agencies, to the extent that these agencies have data and /or experience, which may be useful within the watershed basin planning and management process. Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy describes the Scope of Services for the development of the Watershed Management Plans. The Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be modified to reflect work completed and that the listed activities are on- going. OBJECTIVE 2.2: All canals, rivers, and flow ways discharging into estuaries shall meet all applicable Federal, State, or local water quality standards. Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective has not been met, because there are several water bodies in Collier County that do not meet Federal or State water quality standards. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency have finalized the list of those water bodies that do not meet water quality standards, and in 2008 FDEP developed Total Maximum Daily Loads for these water bodies. The Watershed Management Plans being developed by Collier County will address these water bodies. Water quality improvement initiatives have been taken within Collier County to address some water quality issues. A new water quality treatment system referred to as Freedom Park has been constructed to treat the water within the Gordon River. In addition the Lake Trafford dredging project, which is 9 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT currently ongoing, has been removing the muck on the bottom of the lake in order to improve the lake's water quality and prevent future fish kills. Collier County Pollution Control continues to implement numerous proactive programs designed to protect the County's surface water quality from man-made pollution sources. However, due to natural conditions impacting the water quality found in Collier County, some federal and state water quality conditions may not be achievable. Therefore, Collier County will continue to take all necessary actions to maintain the highest attainable level of surface water quality within its watersheds. This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Objective should be reworded similar to Goal 3 to read, "to attain the highest water quality practical." lEnvironmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11, 2010 Workshop — Suggesting staff examine the use of filter ponds to improve water quality of canals.] [Planning Commission Comment from the August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the Objective be retained as written.] [Recommendation from the October 14. 2010 South Florida Water Management District Comments to the Department of Community (fairs on the Proposed EAR — Suggesting that the Objective be retained as written.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — kaff Comment — Staff concurs with the stated recommendations that the Objective should be retained as written.] Policy Relevance: Policy 2.2.1: Wastewater treatment plants shall not be allowed to discharge directly to rivers, canals or jurisdictional wetlands unless they meet Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulations and are not in violation of other Goals, Objectives and Policies of this Element. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 2.2.1 bans wastewater treatment plants from discharging directly into rivers, canals or jurisdictional wetlands unless they meet Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulations and are not in violation of other Goals, Objectives, and Policies of this Element. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11, 2010 Workshop — Suggesting to insert the phrase, "encourage wastewater re -use for irrigation " within the Policy.] Lost EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — Staff recommends retaining the Policy as written, as the reference to "re -use " is not applicable to this Policy. Further, staff suggests an additional Policy be added within the CCME to address the EAC's recommendation, if Board directed] [Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31, 2011 Adoption Hearing — Concurs with the post EAC and CCPC Workshop and Adoption Hearings staff comments.] 10 CONSER VATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Policv Achievement Anal sis. Policy 2.2.2: In order to limit the specific and cumulative impacts of stormwater run -off, stormwater systems should be designed in such a way that discharged water does not degrade receiving waters and an attempt is made to enhance the timing, quantity and quality of fresh water to the estuarine system. Non - structural methods such as discharge and storage in wetlands are encouraged. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 2.2.2 limits the specific and cumulative impacts of stormwater run -off. The Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to delete the word "in" and with the word "into' in the last sentence. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11, 2010 Workshop — Suggesting staff limit nitrogen and phosphorous use through a fertilizer ordinance, so these nutrients become less likely to reach waterways (seasonal uses, granular forms, no application near storm drains or water retentionJflow areas). Also, limit application of pesticides in a similar fashion.) [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — The adoption of a fertilizer ordinance is required by Chapter 403.9337, Florida Statutes, and will be part of the Watershed Management Plans.] Policy 2.2.3: Chemical spraying for aquatic weed control should be conducted with extreme caution. The use of appropriate biological and mechanical (use of harvesting equipment to remove vegetation) controls in both the canal system and stormwater detention ponds is encouraged. Manufacturers and EPA guidelines for chemical use in aquatic habitat will be followed. Policy Achievement Anal Policy 2.2.3 requires that chemical spraying for aquatic weed control should be conducted with extreme caution and encourages the use of biological and mechanical controls. The Policy remains relevant and should be retained. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11, 2010 Workshop — Suggesting staff develop an ordinance or LDC guidelines for the application of weed control.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment —Aquatic plant control is necessary to keep the canal systems flow capacity adequate to prevent flooding. Maintenance activities are regulated by State licensing and Federal label requirements. Operational policies will be discussed in the Watershed Management Plans.] Policy 2.2.4: Continue and expand when needed the existing water quality monitoring program for sampling canals and rivers and assess the data annually. 11 CONSER VATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 2.2.4 requires the continuation and expansion of the County's water quality sampling program. Collier County Pollution Control Department (CCPCD) continues monitoring a fixed network of surface water stations throughout the county. The network is evaluated every 3 years to determine the relevancy of the sampling sites. If water quality problems are found that may impact public health, a very intensive study area (VISA) is initiated to determine the source of the water quality problems. The surface water quality data were assessed in 2007 by CCPCD; in 2008 by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection under the Impaired Waters Rule Assessment; and will be reassessed in 2010 by CCPCD. The Policy remains relevant and should be retained. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11, 2010 Workshop — Suggesting staff use analysis of existing data to drive new data collection.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — The Policy remains relevant and should be retained as written.] %Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31, 2011 Adoption Hearing — Concurs with the post EAC and CCPC Workshop and Adoption Hearings staff comments.] Policy 2.2.5: By December 31, 2008, and no less than every three years, stormwater management systems shall be inspected and certified by a licensed Florida professional engineer for compliance with their approved design, and any deficiencies shall be corrected. Policy Achievement Analysis: The deadline for Policy 2.2.5 has not been met, and the County has not identified stormwater management systems that are not currently meeting State water quality treatment standards. The County is developing a process for stormwater management systems, which is expected to be completed by December 2015. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to reflect an extended deadline to December 2015; and include a requirement to coordinate activities with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and FDEP. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11, 2010 Workshop — Suggesting to add benchmarks within the Policy for the achievement of the stated objectives by year 2015.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — No change to the Policy is recommended at this time. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has been working on an update to the statewide stormwater Rule that includes system inspections. The County is following the development of this Rule and will wait to review the standards in the Rule prior to adopting a local ordinance.] (Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31, 2011 Adoption Hearing — Concurs with the post EAC and CCPC Workshop and Adoption Hearings staff comments.] OBJECTIVE 2.3: All estuaries shall meet all applicable federal, state and local water quality standards. 12 CONSER VATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective has not been met. Not all estuaries meet Federal or State water quality standards. The Watershed Management Plans developed by the County will address measures to bring these water bodies into compliance with State and Federal water quality standards. Currently, the County monitors its water quality through the collection and evaluation of ground water and surface water samples. This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Objective should be revised to include the development of a plan, in coordination with the FDEP, to meet applicable federal, state and local water quality standards. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from August 11, 2010 Workshop — Suggesting that staff consider monitoring locations.] [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop —Suggesting that the Objective be retained as written.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — Staff recommends retaining the Objective as written.] Policy Relevance: Policy 2.3.4: Continue to- implement and refine a water quality and sediment monitoring program for the estuarine system. Policy Achievement Analysis: The Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Department implemented a water quality monitoring program in October of 2008. A water quality monitoring plan was written and approved. The Monitoring Plan follows FDEP's Standard Operating Procedures and the Pollution Control Department's Lab Procedures. Water quality sampling has been conducted in Cocohatchee Estuary for over a year; a draft report of the data has been written. Also, water quality sampling started in November of 2009 in Clam Bay. CZM is currently sampling the Cocohatchee and Clam Bay on a monthly basis. Master plans will be developed with stakeholders as data and regulations are developed. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. LEnvironmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from August 11, 2010 Workshop — Suggesting that staff use the Watershed Management Plan effort to evaluate sampling points. Also, suggesting need for a fertilizer ordinance to reduce discharges of nutrients into waterways.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — Staff recommends retaining the Policy as written. A fertilizer ordinance is required by State statute and will be part of the Watershed Management Plans.J Policy 2.3.6: The County will only allow development activities which will not adversely impact coastal water resources. This is implemented through the following mechanisms: a. Require all applicable Federal and State permits addressing water quality to be submitted to Collier County before Collier County issues a Final Development Order. 13 CONSER VATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT b. Excluding single family homes, any project impacting 5 acres or more of wetlands must provide a pre and post development water quality analysis to demonstrate no increase in nutrient, biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, lead, zinc and copper loading in the post development scenario. C. By January 2008, the County shall undertake an assessment of the current model used to evaluate pre and post development pollutant loadings referenced in (b) of this Policy. At a minimum, the purpose of this assessment will be to verify the accuracy of the model and to provide data evaluating stormwater management structure design. In reviewing the accuracy of the model, the County will include an evaluation of the reduction of lake depths with time and the corresponding loss of retention volume, the impact of lake stratification, and the need for aeration. The assessment will also include the sampling of runoff from undisturbed sites and from permitted stormwater outfalls for the parameters listed in Paragraph (b) of this Policy and pesticides. The results of the assessment and recommendations regarding the pollutant loading analysis, revisions to current model methodology, potential regulatory restrictions, and further monitoring shall be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for further direction. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 2.3.6 requires the County to only allow development activities which will not adversely impact coastal water resources. This is to be implemented by 1) requiring applicable Federal and State permits addressing water quality to be submitted to Collier County before Collier County issues a Final Development Order, 2) require projects, excluding single family homes, impacting 5 acres or more of wetlands to provide a pre and post development water quality analysis to demonstrate no increase in nutrient, biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, lead, zinc and copper loading in the post development scenario and 3) undertake an assessment of the current model used to evaluate these pre and post development pollutant loadings. Regarding, a pre - development vs. post- development analysis for nutrients, BOD, TSS, Pb, Zn, and Cu, .a LDC section 10.02.02 A.3.a.ii indicates that the analysis shall be performed using "approved methodologies" and only requires the analysis on nutrients. The methodology that has been used by the US Army Corps of Engineers and is being developed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is limited to nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus). The original state stormwater regulations were based on a standard of 80 % removal of TSS. Current evaluations of Florida stormwater regulation indicate the design needs to address increasing concentrations of nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) in surface and ground water. Additionally other significant pollutants are more easily removed than nitrogen or phosphorus (Harper, 2007). The draft permitting handbook for the update of the state stormwater rule includes. analysis only for nitrogen and phosphorus loadings (FDEP, 2009). In the new model the pre development conditions are now considered to be the conditions represented by the SWFFS Natural Systems Model. (This analysis model is very similar to that proposed in Evaluation of Alternative Stormwater Regulations for Southwest Florida, 2003)." The model proposed in the new stormwater rule is the preferred analysis, by staff. The FDEP evaluation of the stormwater rules in preparation of development of the proposed state -wide stormwater rule addressed the issues identified in section c. Harper (2007) indicates that in wet detention systems, nutrient treatment is primarily through the production of algae. He recommends that only the top 12 feet of un -mixed systems be considered in the water quality treatment requirement. (Deeper depths are recognized as storage of solids and treatment for other constituents.) This is also the recommendation of the "Applicant's Handbook" for the proposed rule. The choice of whether to aerate /mix wet detention systems or not is left to the applicant, but the treatment is only based on the 14 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT aerated portion. Additionally, the monitoring of solids accumulation to identify when impacts to treatment volume is required annually. FDEP also studied runoff from native vegetative communities (Harper 2009) and reported runoff characteristics for nutrients and metals. Due to the change in emphasis of state regulatory programs limiting the loading analysis to nutrients and the studies that have been produced by FDEP to support the proposed stormwater rule, Collier County recommends removing the requirement for TSS, BOD, Pb, Zn, and Cu from the Policy in section b, and delete section c. Literature: Evaluation of Alternative Stormwater Regulations for Southwest Florida Harvey Harper PhD., P.E., David M. Baker P.E.. Environmental Research & Design, Inc. 2003 Evaluation of Current Stormwater Design Criteria within the State of Florida Harvey Harper PhD., P.E., David M. Baker P.E.. FDEP 2007 Environmental Resource Permit Stormwater Quality. Applicant's Handbook. Draft (July 2009). FDEP" Runoff Characteristics of Natural Vegetation Communities in Florida Draft Final Report September 2009. Harvey Harper PhD., P.E. 2009. FDEP OBJECTIVE 2.5: The County will continue with the implementation of its estuarine management program by requiring development to meet its current standards addressing stormwater management, and the protection of seagrass beds, dune and strand, and wetland habitats. Objective Achievement Analysis: The estuarine management program has been implemented. The development of watershed management plans for the County has been included elsewhere in the CCME. The estuarine management program has been implemented through the following: 1. CCME Policies under Goals 2, 6, 7 and 11 2. LDC Sections 3.03.00 Coastal Zone Management 3.04.00 Protection of Endangered, Threatened, or Listed Species 3.05.01 Vegetation Removal, Protection, and Preservation 5.03.06 Dock Facilities (Protection of seagrass beds) 9.04.06 Variance to the Coastal Construction Setback Line 10.02.02.A Environmental Data Submittal Requirements 10.02.06.I Vehicle -on -the -Beach Regulations 3. Manatee Protection Plan 4. County water quality monitoring program 5. Artificial reef program 6. Waterways management program The Objective and associated Policies are no longer relevant and should be deleted. (Planning Commission Comment from the August 27 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the Objective and Policies be retained, but revised to reflect the initial implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the estuarine management program.J [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the November 3 2010 Adoption Hearing — The EAC is in agreement with the CCPC comment from the August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop.] 15 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — Staff concurs with the EAC and CCPC recommendations that the Objective and Policies should be retained to ensure the continuance of the estuarine management program.] Policy Relevance: Policy 2.5.1: Identify land use activities that have the potential to degrade the estuarine environmental quality. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy is no longer relevant and should be removed (see Objective Achievement Analysis). fPlanninQ Commission Comment from the August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the Policy be retained, but revised to reflect the initial implementation, and ongoing maintenance, of the estuarine management program.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — Staff concurs with the CCPC recommendation.] Policy 2.5.2: This management program shall incorporate information obtained from the various watershed management plans described elsewhere in this Element Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy is no longer relevant and should be removed (see Objective Achievement Analysis). %Planni,z Commission Comment from the August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the Policy be retained, but revised to reflect the initial implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the estuarine management program.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — Staff concurs with the CCPC recommendation.] Policy 2.5.3: This program shall in part be based on the estuarine data analyses and management recommendations contained in the County's coastal management program's technical reports. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy is no longer relevant and should be removed (see Objective Achievement Analysis). [Planning Commission Comment from the August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the Policy be retained, but revised to reflect the initial implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the estuarine management program.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — Staff concurs with the CCPC recommendation.] OBJECTIVE 3.1: Ground water quality shall meet all applicable Federal and State water quality standards. Ground water quality shall be monitored in order to determine whether development activities 16 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT are contributing to the degradation of Collier County's ground water quality. Ground water data and land use activities will be assessed annually to determine long-term trends and whether the County is meeting Federal and State regulatory standards for ground water quality. The County shall require ground water monitoring of land uses in accordance with Chapters 62 -520, 62 -550 and 62 -777 of the Florida Administrative Code. Upon the detection of any ground water degradation determined through the monitoring process, the County will notify the appropriate regulatory agencies. In a coordinated effort with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), or of its own accord, the County shall institute a groundwater monitoring network by 2008, including the comprehensive inventory of monitoring wells, an assessment of monitoring wells previously damaged, and policies to make appropriate well repairs and replacements. Objective Achievement Anal Collier County continues to implement numerous proactive programs designed to protect the County's ground water quality from man-made pollution sources. However, due to natural conditions impacting the water quality found in Collier County, some federal and state water quality conditions may not be achievable. Suggest Objective be worded similar to goal to "ensure highest water quality practical ". A groundwater monitoring network was established by the County's Pollution Control Department in 2006. This monitoring network monitors seventy (70) ground water monitoring wells semiannually; dry and wet season. These wells provide limited monitoring of the following land uses; agriculture, commercial, golf course, park, rural residential, urban residential, utilities and wetland. Groundwater quality is assessed annually and provided to the appropriate regulatory agencies for further investigation of exceedances of State and Federal ground water quality standards. This network of monitoring wells encompasses wells owned by USGS, City of Naples, Collier County Wastewater Department and Collier County Water Department. Any monitoring well repairs or replacements would be done at the owner's discretion. In addition, Section 3.06 of the County's Land Development Code (Ground Water Protection) was developed to protect existing and future wellfields, protect natural aquifer system recharge areas, protect Countywide groundwater resources, and to protect the public health and resources through regulation and establishment of standards for development involving the use, storage, generation, handling, and disposal of quantities of hazardous products and hazardous waste in excess of identified quantities, disposal of sewage and effluent, storm water management, earth mining, petroleum exploration, solid waste, and other related aspects of land use and development. Since a groundwater monitoring network was established in 2006, suggest Objective 3.1 be revised to replace the second paragraph with "The County shall continue to institute a groundwater monitoring network." This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Objective should be revised to reflect the establishment of the monitoring network in 2006; include in first. sentence of Objective the phrase, "to ensure highest water quality practical "; and, include a reference that monitoring activities are ongoing. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the Auzust 11 2010 Workshy — Suggesting that stafffollow trends in salinity of various aquifers to determine trending over time.] 17 CONSER VATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT [Planning Commission Comment from the August 27 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the Objective be retained as written, except to include a reference that the monitoring network has been established .J LPost EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — Staff concurs with the CCPC recommendation.] Policy Relevance: Policy 3.1.1: Wellhead protection areas identified on the Future Land Use Map Series shall be protected as follows: 1. Wellhead protection areas shall consist of four (4) Wellfield Risk Management Zones defined as follows: a) W -1 is the land area surrounding the identified potable water wellfield wellheads and extends to the five percent ground water capture zone boundary line (which approximates the one year ground water travel time to the wellfield). b) W -2 is the land area between the W -1 boundary line and the ten percent ground water capture zone boundary line (which approximates the two year ground water travel time to the potable water wellfield). c) W -3 is the land area between the W -2 boundary line and the twenty -five percent ground water capture zone boundary line (which approximates the five year ground water travel time to the potable water wellfield). d) W-4 is the land area between the W -3 boundary line and the 100 percent ground water capture zone boundary line (which approximates the twenty year ground water travel time to the potable water wellfield). 2. Land uses are restricted within the wellfield risk management zones as follows: a) Future solid waste disposal facilities: prohibited in all wellfield risk management zones. b) Future solid waste transfer stations: prohibited in W -1, W -2, W -3. c) Future solid waste storage, collection, and recycling storing hazardous products and hazardous wastes: prohibited in W -1, W -2, W -3. d) Future non - residential uses involving hazardous products in quantities exceeding 250 liquid gallons or 1,000 pounds of . solids: provide for absorption or secondary containment in W -1, W -2, W -3. e) Future domestic wastewater treatment plants: prohibited in W -1. f) Future land disposal systems: must meet high level disinfection standards as found in 40 CFR part 135. g) Land application of domestic residuals: limit metal concentrations, nitrogen based on uptake ability of vegetation), and require a conditional use. h) Future petroleum exploration and production and expansions of existing: prohibited in W -1 and W -2, conditional use required in W -3 and W-4. i) Future on -site disposal systems (septic tanks) requiring a soil absorption area greater than 1,000 square feet are allowed to discharge in zone W -1 subject to complying with construction standards and provision of an automatic dosing device and a low- pressure lateral distribution. j) On -site sewage disposal systems (septic tanks) serving existing industrial uses and subject to the thresholds in d) and e) above within wellfield zones W -1, W -2, and W -3 shall meet all construction and operating standards contained in 64E -10, F.A.C. as the rule existed on August 31, 1999 and shall implement a ground water monitoring plan. 3. Conditional uses shall be granted only in extraordinary circumstances and where impacts of the development will be isolated from the Surficial and Intermediate Aquifer. 18 CONSERVATIONAND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Policy Achievement Analysis: There is one (1) policy within this Objective. Policy 3.1.1 contains criteria for the identification of wellhead protection areas within the County's Future Land Use Map Series. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, but paragraph 3 should be modified to: clarify the conditional use reference pertains to those conditional uses required by this policy, as opposed to all conditional uses allowed by the zoning district on a given property within a wellfield protection area; and, remove or clarify the term "extraordinary circumstances." Additionally, the Policy will be evaluated to determine if it would be more appropriately located in the Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element (NGARSE). [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment om August 11 2010 Workshop - Suggest addressing the improvement ofground water monitoring in order to assess saltwater intrusion.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings - Staff Comment - Implementation of the EA Cs recommendation will require the monitoring activities to be programmed and funded.] [Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31 2011 Adoption Hearing — Requested that staff coordinate with the SFWMD and Big Cypress Basin Board to evaluate the location and number of monitoring wells needed, and the potential funding opportunities, for improving ground water monitoring to assess saltwater intrusion.] OBJECTIVE 3.3: Continue to identify, refine extents of, and map zones of influence and contribution around potable wellfields in order to identify activities that must be regulated to protect ground water quality near wellfields. (Refer to Objective 1.1 in the Natural Ground Water Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element.) Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy will be evaluated to determine if it would be more appropriately located in the Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element (NGARSE). [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11 2010 Workshop - Suggesting that staff assess the wellfield in Immokalee that has a 10 year cone of depression extending under the airport and adjoining industrial zoning.] (Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings - Staff Comment - Implementation of the EA Cs recommendation will require the existing Model be adjusted to accommodate the 1 0-year Risk Management Special Treatment Overlay zones, as the Model evaluates years 1, 2, S and 20 only. (The cost to adjust the Model is unknown at this time.)] [Board of Countv Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31 2011 Adoption Hearing — No expenditures are authorized to adjust the Model, as recommended by the EAC.] OBJECTIVE 3.4 Collect and evaluate data and information designed to monitor the quality of ground water in order to identify the need for additional protection measures. (Refer to Objective 1.3 in the Natural Ground Water Aquifer Recharge Sub- Element) 19 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Objective Achievement Analysis: As noted within Objective 3.1 (above), the County's Pollution Control Department established a groundwater monitoring network that monitors seventy (70) ground water monitoring wells semiannually. These data are assessed annually and submitted to the South Florida Water Management District ( SFWMD), where these data are maintained within their DBHYDRO database. The SFWMD DBHYDRO database is located at: http_ / /www.sfwmd.gov /portal/ /portal /page /portal /pg grrp sfwmd era/pg sfwmd era dbhydrobrowser ). Objective 3.4 references Objective 1.3 in the Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub Element ( NGARSE). This statement should reference Objective 3. This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Objective should be revised to reflect the correct reference in the NGARSE - Objective 3. Policy Relevance: Policy 3.4.1: Continue the existing water quality monitoring program to provide base -line data, evaluate long -term trends, identify water quality problems, and evaluate the effectiveness of the County's ground water protection program. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 3.4.1 requires the County to continue the existing water quality - monitoring program to provide base -line data, evaluate long -term trends, identify water quality problems, and evaluate the effectiveness of the County's ground water protection program. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. LEnvironmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11, 2010 Workshop — Suggesting that staff add reference to salinity trending within the Policy.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — Staff concurs with the EAC's recommendation.] Policy 3.4.4: Gather and use appropriate data to refine and improve the database used in the County's 3- dimensional ground water model. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 3.4.4 recommends that the County gather and use appropriate data to refine and improve the database used in the County's 3- dimensional ground water model. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy will be evaluated to determine if it should be deleted from the CCME, as it already appears in the Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element ( NGARSE). (Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August]], 2010 Workshop— Suggesting that staff add a provision for coordination with the SFWMD and Big Cypress Basin within the Policy.] 20 CONSER VATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — Staff concurs with the EAC's recommendation.] OBJECTIVE 4.1: Collect and evaluate data and information designed to more accurately determine water use in Collier County such as the County's database tracking all permitted wells and wells having consumptive use permits. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change is proposed] Policy Relevance: Policy 4.1.2: Work with the agricultural community to devise a method for determining agricultural pumpage. Policy Achievement Analysis- This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to indicate that the County, in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District, will devise a method for determining agricultural pumpage. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11 2010 Workshop — Suggesting that staff insert a date for Policy achievement, assign department and add a requirement to coordinate with SFWMD.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — Staff concurs with the EAC's recommendation.] OBJECTIVE 5.3: The Collier County Engineering Services Department shall periodically assess the types, quantities and location of minable mineral resources in Collier County. Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Objective should be revised to reflect the current departmental reference. Policy Relevance: Policy 5.3.1: The Collier County Engineering Services Department shall work with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Geological Survey and local mining industry officials to inventory and assess the existing mineral reserves in Collier County. The inventory and assessment will incorporate use of a GIS -based database of all areas within the County that are permitted, either by right, or through a conditional use permit, to conduct mineral extraction operations as well as the volume of fill that is permitted to be removed for each such active mineral extraction operation. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 5.3.1 recommends that the County work with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Geological Survey and local mining industry officials to inventory and evaluate the existing mineral reserves in Collier County. 21 CONSER VATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to reflect the current departmental reference. OBJECTIVE 6.1: The County shall protect native vegetative communities through the application of minimum preservation requirements. The following policies provide criteria to make this objective measurable. These policies shall apply to all of Collier County except for that portion of the County which is identified on the Countywide Future Land Use Map (FLUM) as the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change is proposed] Policy Relevance: Policy 6.1.1: For the County's Urban Designated Area, Estates Designated Area, Conservation Designated Area, and Agricultural/Rural Mixed Use District, Rural- Industrial District and Rural - Settlement Area District as designated on the FLUM, native vegetation shall be preserved through the application of the following preservation and vegetation retention standards and criteria, unless the development occurs within the Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC) where the ACSC standards referenced in the Future Land Use Element shall apply. Notwithstanding the ACSC requirements, this policy shall apply to all non - agricultural development except for single- family dwelling units situated on individual parcels that are not located within a watershed management conservation area identified in a Watershed Management Plan developed pursuant to policies supporting Objective 2.1 of this Element. 22 CONSER VATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Coastal High Hazard Area Non - Coastal High Hazard Area Less than 2.5 acres 10% Less than 5 acres. 10% Residential and Mixed Equal to or greater Equal to or greater than 5 Use Development than 2.5 acres 25% acres and less than 20 acres. 15% Equal to or greater than 20 ac. 25% Golf Course 35% 35% Commercial and Less than 5 acres. 10% Less than 5 acres. 10% Industrial Development Equal to or greater Equal to or than 5 acres. 15% greater than 5 acres. 15% Industrial Development (Rural- 50 %, not to exceed 25% of 50 %, not to exceed 25% of the Industrial District only) the project site. project site. 22 CONSER VATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT The following standards and criteria shall apply to the vegetation retention requirements referenced above. (1) For the purpose of this policy, "native vegetation" is defined as a vegetative community having 25% or more canopy coverage or highest existing vegetative strata of native plant species. The vegetation retention requirements specified in this policy are calculated based on the amount of "native vegetation" that conforms to this definition. (2) The preservation of native vegetation shall include canopy, under -story and ground cover emphasizing the largest contiguous area possible, which may include connection to offsite preserves. The purpose for identifying the largest contiguous area is to provide for a core area that has the greatest potential for wildlife habitat by reducing the interface between the preserve area and development which decreases the conflicts from other land uses. Criteria for determining the dimensional standards of the preserve are to be set out in the Land Development Code. (3) Areas that fulfill the native vegetation retention standards and criteria of this policy shall be set aside as preserve areas. On -site and off -site preserve areas shall be protected by a permanent conservation mechanism to prohibit further development, consistent with the requirements of this policy. The type of permanent conservation mechanism, including conservation easements, required for a specific development may vary based on preserve area size, type of development approval, and other factors, as set forth in the County's land development regulations. (4) Selection of native vegetation to be retained as preserve areas shall reflect the following criteria in descending order of priority: a. Wetland or upland areas known to be utilized by listed species or that serve as corridors for the movement of wildlife shall be preserved and protected in order to facilitate the continued use of the site by listed species or the movement through the site, consistent with the requirements of Policy 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 of this element. b. Xeric Scrub, Dune and Strand, Hardwood Hammocks. c. Onsite wetlands having functionality scores of at least 0.65 WRAP or 0.7 UMAM, unless permitted for impact pursuant to Policy 6.2.4 of this Element. WRAP means South Florida Water Management District's Wetland Rapid Assessment Procedures as described in Technical Publication Reg 001 (September 1997, as updated August 1999). UMAM means Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method as described in Chapter 62 -345, F.A.C. d. Any upland habitat that serves as a buffer to a wetland area as identified in Paragraph (4)c. above, e. Dry Prairie, Pine Flatwoods, and f. All other native habitats. (5) The uses allowable within preserve areas are limited to: a. Passive recreational uses that do not impact the minimum required vegetation or cause a loss of function to the preserve area. Loss of function to the preserve area includes a reduction or a change in vegetation within the preserve and harming any listed species present in the preserve. More specific standards that implement this policy shall be set forth in the land development regulations and will address various types of construction that are compatible with the function of the preserve. The land development regulations will also provide criteria to define appropriate passive recreational uses. The criteria will be established to allow for passive recreational uses such as trails or boardwalks that provide for access within the preserves, providing the uses do not reduce the minimum required vegetation or cause harm to listed species. b. Receipt of treated stormwater discharge where such use, including conveyance, treatment and discharge structures, does not result in adverse impacts the naturally occurring, native vegetation, to include the loss of the minimum required vegetation 23 CONSERVATIONAND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT and the harm to any listed species according to the policies associated with Objective 7.1, as determined by criteria set forth in land development regulations. Discharge to preserves having wetlands requires treatment that will meet water quality standards as set forth in Chapter 62 -302. F.A.C. and will conform to the water quality criteria requirements set forth by the South Florida Water Management District. (6) A management plan shall be submitted for preserve areas identified by specific criteria in the land development regulations to identify actions that must be taken to ensure that the preserved areas will maintain natural diversity and will function as proposed. The plan shall include methods to address control and treatment of invasive exotic species, fire management, stormwater management (if applicable), and maintenance of permitted facilities. if applicable, a listed species monitoring program shall be submitted pursuant to Policy 7.1.2 (2) (i). State and federal management plans consistent with the requirements of the LDC will be accepted. (7) Until the land development regulations addressed in Policy 6.1.1(11) are developed, exceptions, by means of mitigation in the form of increased landscape requirements shall be granted for parcels that cannot reasonably accommodate both the preservation area and the proposed activity. Criteria for allowing these exceptions include: (a) Where site elevations or conditions requires placement of fill thereby harming or reducing the survivability of the native vegetation in its existing locations; (b) Where the existing vegetation required by this policy is located where proposed site improvements are to be located and such improvements cannot be relocated as to protect the existing native vegetation; (c) Where native preservation requirements are not accommodated, the landscape plan shall re- create a native plant community in all three strata (ground covers, shrubs and trees), utilizing larger plant materials so as to more quickly re- create the lost nature vegetation. (8) Parcels that were legally cleared of native vegetation prior to January 1989 shall be exempt from this requirement. (9) Should the amount of wetland vegetation exceed the minimum vegetation requirements as specified herein, retention of wetland vegetation having significant habitat or hydrologic value is encouraged. Increased preservation shall be fostered thro incentives including, but not limited to: clustered development, reduced developn standards such as open space, setbacks, and landscape buffers, to allow for increased areas of preserved wetland vegetation. Significant habitat or hydrologic value is determined by wetland function, not the size of the wetland. (10) Within one year of the effective date of these amendments, the County shall adopt land development regulations that allow for a process whereby a property owner may submit a petition requesting that all or a portion of the native vegetation preservation retention requirement to be satisfied by a monetary payment, land donation that contains native vegetative communities equal to or of a higher priority as described in Policy 6.1.1 (4) than the land being impacted, or other appropriate method of compensation to an acceptable land acquisition program, as required by the land development regulations. The monetary payment shall be used to purchase and manage native vegetative communities off -site. The land development regulations shall provide criteria to determine when this alternative will be considered. The criteria will be based upon the following provisions: a. The amount, type, rarity and quality of the native vegetation on site; b. The presence of conservation lands adjoining the site; c. The presence of listed species and consideration of Federal and State agency technical assistance; d. The type of land use proposed, such as, but not limited to, affordable housing; 24 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT e. The size of the preserve required to remain on site is too small to ensure that the preserve can remain functional; and f. Right of Way acquisitions for all purposes necessary for roadway construction, including ancillary drainage facilities, and including utilities within the right of way acquisition area. The land development regulations shall include a methodology to establish the monetary value, land donation, or other appropriate method of compensation to ensure that native vegetative communities not preserved on -site will be preserved and appropriately managed off -site. (11) Right of Way acquisitions by any governmental entity for all purposes necessary for roadway construction, including ancillary drainage facilities, and including utilities within the right of way acquisition area, shall be exempt from mitigation requirements. (12) Although the primary intent of this Policy is to retain and protect existing native vegetation, there are situations where the application of the retention requirements of this Policy is not possible. In these cases, creation or restoration of vegetation to satisfy all or a portion of the native vegetation retention requirements may be allowed. Within one year of the effective date of these amendments, the County shall adopt land development regulations to determine the circumstances for when creation or restoration is allowed and to specify criteria for creation and restoration. (13) The County may grant a deviation to the native vegetation retention requirements of this Policy, except for the Native Vegetation Retention Requirements Table, and provisions in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7. Within one year of the effective date of these amendments, the County shall adopt land development regulations to set forth the process for obtaining a deviation. The regulations shall allow for the granting of a deviation by the appropriate review board after a public hearing, and for the granting of a deviation administratively. The County shall consider the amount and type of native vegetation and the presence of listed species in determining whether the granting of a deviation requires a public hearing, or may be granted administratively. The County may grant a deviation if: a. County, Federal or State agencies require that site improvements be located in areas which result in an inability to meet the provisions of this Policy, or b. On or off -site environmental conditions are such that the application of one or more provisions of this Policy is not possible or will result in a preserve area of lesser quality, or c. The strict adherence to these provisions will not allow for the implementation of other Plan policies that encourage beneficial land uses. Policy Achievement Anal Policy 6.1.1 specifies that it is applicable to the County's Urban Designated Area, Estates Designated Area, Conservation Designated Area, and Agricultural/Rural Mixed Use District, Rural - Industrial District and Rural - Settlement Area District as designated on the FLUM, and that native vegetation shall be preserved through the application of a series of preservation and vegetation retention standards and criteria, unless the development occurs within the Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC) where the ACSC standards referenced in the Future Land Use Element shall apply. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be modified to: reevaluate the scrivener's errors in subsections 6.1.1 (7 & 13); delete subsection 6.1.1 (7), since it is already addressed by Policy 6.1.1 (12); and add an exemption from the native vegetation retention requirements for Federal and State parks, preserves and forests whose purpose is to manage land for conservation. 25 CONSERVATIONAND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11, 2010 Workshop — Suggesting that staff insert within (5) b. the word, "acreage " after the phrase "...loss of the minimum required vegetation ... ' J LPlannin , Commission (CCPC) Comment from the August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the Policy be revised to clearly express the intent that Federal and State parks, preserves and forests shall comply with native vegetative retention requirements, but are not required to have a separate preserve onsite and a preserve management plan.] [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the November 3, 2010 Adoption Hearing The EAC is in agreement with the CCPC comment from the August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — Staff concurs with the EAC and CCPC recommendations.] [Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31, 2011 Adoption Hearing — Staff shall evaluate for possible elimination of native vegetation retention requirements for Industrial designated properties under a certain acreage threshold.] Policy 6.1.2: For the County's Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, as designated on the FLUM, native vegetation shall be preserved on site through the application of the following preservation and vegetation retention standards and criteria: Preservation and Native Vegetation Retention Standards: a. Receiving Lands: A minimum of 40% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 25% of the total site area shall be preserved. b. Neutral Lands: A minimum of 60% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 45% of the total site area shall be preserved, except that, for Section 24, Township 49 South, Range 26 East, located in the North Belle Meade Overlay, a minimum of 70% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 70% of the total site area, shall be preserved. Additionally, for residential development in Section 24, if the dwelling units are not clustered, a minimum of 90% of the slash pine trees present shall be retained. Further restrictions are identified in the North Belle Meade Overlay in the FLUE. [The preceding 2 sentences in italics were adopted 1/25/07 but will NOT be applied or implemented by Collier County. They relate to text in the Future Land Use Element's North Belle Meade Overlay that was found to be "not in compliance" by the Florida Department of Community Affairs in letter dated 511107.] c. Non -NRPA Sending Lands: Calculated at the higher value of 80% of the native vegetation present, or as may otherwise be permitted under the Density Rating provisions of the FLUE; d. NRPA Sending Lands: Calculated at the higher value of 90% of the native vegetation present, or as may otherwise be permitted under the Density Blending provisions of the FLUE. e. Provisions a. through d. above shall also be consistent with the wetland protection policies set forth under CCME Objective 6.2. f. In order to ensure reasonable use and to protect the private property rights of owners of smaller parcels of land within lands designated Rural Fringe Mixed Use District on the Future Land Use Map, including nonconforming lots of record which existed on or before June 22, 1999, for lots, parcels or fractional units of land or water equal to or 26 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT less than five (5) acres in size, native vegetation clearing shall be allowed, at 20% or 25,000 square feet of the lot or parcel or fractional unit, whichever is greater, exclusive of any clearing necessary to provide for a 15 -foot wide access drive up to 660 feet in length. For lots and parcels greater than 5 acres but less than 10' acres, up to 20% of the parcel may be cleared. This allowance shall not be considered a maximum clearing allowance where other provisions of this Plan allow for greater clearing amounts. These clearing limitations shall not prohibit the clearing of brush or under -story vegetation within 200 feet of structures in order to minimize wildfire fuel sources. g. Within Receiving and Neutral lands where schools and other public facilities are co- located on a site, the native vegetation retention requirement shall be 30% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 25% of the site. (1) For the purpose of this policy, "native vegetation" is defined as a vegetative community having 25% or more canopy coverage or highest existing vegetative strata of native plant species. The vegetation retention requirements specified in this policy are calculated on the amount of "native vegetation" that conforms to this definition. (2) The preservation of native vegetation shall include canopy, under -story and ground cover, emphasizing the largest contiguous area possible, which may include connection to offsite preserves. The purpose for identifying the largest contiguous area is to provide for a core area that has the greatest potential for wildlife habitat by reducing the interface between the preserve area and development which decreases the conflicts from other land uses. Criteria for determining the dimensional standards of the preserve are to be set out in the Land Development Code. (3) Areas that fulfill the native vegetation retention standards and criteria of this policy shall be set aside as preserve areas. On -site and off -site preserve areas shall be protected by a permanent conservation mechanism to prohibit further development, consistent with the requirements of this policy. The type of conservation mechanism, including conservation easements, required for a specific development may vary based on preserve area size, type of development approval, and other factors, as set forth in the County's land development regulations. (4) Selection of native vegetation to be retained as preserve areas shall reflect the following criteria in descending order of priority: a. Wetland or upland areas known to be utilized by listed species or that serve as corridors for the movement of wildlife shall be preserved and protected in order to facilitate the continued use of the site by listed species or the movement of wildlife through the site. This criterion shall be consistent with the requirements of Policy 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 of this element. b. Xeric Scrub, Dune and Strand, Hardwood Hammocks. c. Onsite wetlands preserved pursuant to Policy 6.2.5 of this Element; d. Any upland habitat that serves as a buffer to a wetland area, as identified in (4)c. above. e. Dry Prairie, Pine Flatwoods, and f. All other native habitats. (5) The uses allowable within preserve areas are limited to: a. Passive recreational uses that do not impact the minimum required vegetation or cause a loss of function to the preserve area. Criteria identifying what constitutes a loss of function shall be set.forth in the land development regulations and will address various types of construction that are compatible with the function of the preserve. The land development regulations will also provide criteria to define appropriate passive recreational uses. The criteria will be established to allow for passive recreational uses such as trails or boardwalks that provide for access within the preserves, providing the uses do not reduce the minimum required vegetation or cause harm to listed species. b. Receipt of treated stormwater discharge where such use, including conveyance, treatment and discharge structures, does not result in adverse impacts on the naturally occurring, native vegetation, to include the loss of the minimum required vegetation and the harm to any listed species according to the policies associated with Objective 7.1, as 27 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT determined by criteria set forth in the land development regulations. Discharge to preserves having wetlands requires treatment that will meet water quality standards as set forth in Chapter, 62 -302 F.A.C. and will conform to the water quality criteria requirements set forth by the South Florida Water Management District. (6) A management plan shall be submitted for all preserve areas identified by specific criteria in the land development regulations to identify actions that must be taken to ensure that the preserved areas will function as proposed. The plan shall include methods to address control and treatment of invasive exotic species, fire management, stormwater management (if applicable), and maintenance of permitted facilities. If applicable, a listed species monitoring program shall be submitted pursuant to Policy 7.1.2 (2)(i). (7) Off -site preservation shall be allowed to provide flexibility in the project design. a. Within Receiving and Neutral Lands, off -site preservation shall be allowed for up to 50% of the vegetation retention requirement. 1. Off -site preservation areas shall be allowed at a ratio of 1:1 if such off -site preservation is located within designated Sending Lands or at a ratio of 1.5:1 anywhere else. 2. Like for like preservation shall be required for Tropical Hardwood and Oak Hammock vegetative communities. b. Within non -NRPA Sending Lands, off -site preservation shall be allowed for up to 25% of the site preservation or vegetative retention requirement, whichever is controlling. 1. Off -site preservation areas shall be contiguous to designated Sending Lands and shall be allowed at a ratio of 3:1. c. Off -site preservation shall not be allowed in NRPA Sending Lands. (8) Density Bonus Incentives shall be granted to encourage preservation amounts greater than that required in this policy, as provided for in the FLUE for Receiving Lands and Rural Villages. Within one (1) year of the effective date of these amendments, Collier County shall adopt specific land development regulations to implement this incentive program. (9) On -site preservation areas shall also conform to the Open Space requirements as specified in the Future Land Use Element. These preservations shall be part of and counted towards the Open Space requirements. (10) Existing native vegetation that is located contiguous to the natural reservation shall be preserved pursuant to Policy 6.5.2 of this element. Natural reservation is defined as that specified in CCME Objective 6.5 of this element; (11) Should the amount of wetland vegetation exceed the minimum vegetation requirements as specified herein, retention of wetland vegetation having significant habitat or hydrologic value is encouraged. Increased preservation shall be fostered through incentives including, but not limited to: clustered development, reduced development standards such as open space, setbacks, and landscape buffers, to allow for in areas of preserved wetland vegetation. Significant habitat or hydrologic value is determined by wetland function, not the size of the wetland. Poliia Achievement Analysis: Policy 6.1.2 specifies that within the County's Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, as designated on the FLUM, native vegetation shall be preserved on site through the application of various vegetation retention standards and criteria. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be modified to reflect the June 2010 Land Development Code amendments that implement specific subsections of the Policy; and, add an exemption from the native vegetation retention requirements for Federal and State parks, preserves and forests whose purpose is to manage land for conservation purposes. 28 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT jPlanninQ Commission (CCPC) Comment from the August 27 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the Policy be revised to clearly express the intent that Federal and State parks, preserves and forests shall comply with native vegetative retention requirements, but are not required to have a separate preserve onsite and a preserve management plan.] [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the November 3 2010 Adoption Hearing The EAC is in agreement with the CCPC comment from the August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — Staff concurs with the EAC and CCPC recommendations.] [Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the danuary 31 2011 Adoption Hearing — Staff shall evaluate for possible elimination of native vegetation retention requirements for Industrial designated properties under a certain acreage threshold.] Policy 6.1.6: Exemptions from the native vegetation retention requirements of CCME Policy 6.1.2 — The requirements of Policy 6.1.2 shall not apply to, affect or limit the continuation of existing uses. Existing use shall be defined as: those uses for which all required permits were issued prior to June 19, 2002; or, projects for which a Conditional Use or Rezone petition was approved by the County prior to June 19, 2002; or, land use petitions for which a completed application was submitted prior to June 19, 2002. The continuation of existing uses shall include expansions of those uses if such expansions are consistent with, or clearly ancillary to, the existing uses. Hereafter, such previously approved developments shall be deemed to be consistent with the Plan's Goals, Policies and Objectives for the Rural Fringe area, and they may be built out in accordance with their previously approved plans. Changes to these previous approvals shall also be deemed to be consistent with the Plan's Goals, Objectives and Policies for the Rural Fringe Area as long as they do not result in an increase in development density or intensity. On the County owned land located in Section 25, Township 26 E, Range 49 S ( +/ -360 acres), the native vegetation retention and site preservation requirements may be reduced to 50% if the permitted uses are restricted to the portions of the property that are contiguous to the existing land fill operations; exotic removal will be required on the entire +/- 360 acres. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 6.1.6 makes all existing land uses exempt from the native vegetation retention requirements of COME Policy 6.1.2 if the effected land uses were issued prior to June 19, 2002; or projects for which a Conditional use or Rezone petition has been approved by the County prior to June 19, 2002; or, land use petitions for which a completed application has been submitted prior to June 19, 2002. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11 2010 Workshop - Suggesting that the last sentence in the Policy be revised to read, "... exotic removal and preserve management will be... V [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — No change is recommended, as the Policy was adopted as part of the Final Order amendments in 2002 to accommodate the expansion of the landfill. Preserve management is already required pursuant to Policy 61.2 (6) of this Element.] 29 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT [Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31, 2011 Adoption Hearing — Concurs with the post EAC and CCPC Workshop and Adoption Hearings staff comments.] OBJECTIVE 6.2: The County shall protect and conserve wetlands and the natural functions of wetlands pursuant to the appropriate policies under Goal 6. The following policies provide criteria to make this objective measurable. The County's wetland protection policies and strategies shall be coordinated with the Watershed Management Plans as required by Objective 2.1 of this Element Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11, 2010 Workshop — Suggesting staff include within the Objective the requirement for mitigation within the same drainage area as the initial wetland impact. ] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — No change is recommended to this Objective as part of the EAR -based amendments, as wetland impacts will be addressed as part of the Watershed Management Plans. Further, mitigation requirements for wetland impacts will be determined by the BCC with the adoption of the Watershed Management Plans.] [Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31, 2011 Adoption Hearing — Concurs with the post EAC and CCPC Workshop and Adoption Hearings staff comments.] Policv Relevance: Policy 6.2.1 As required by Florida Administrative Code W5- 5.006(1)(b), wetlands identified by the 1994 -95 SFWMD land use and land cover inventory are mapped on the Future Land Use Map series. These areas shall be verified by a jurisdictional field delineation, subject to Policy 6.2.2 of this element, at the time of project permitting to determine the exact location of jurisdictional wetland boundaries. Policy Achievement Anal Policy 6.2.1 requires that wetlands as identified by the 1994 -95 SFWMD land use and land cover inventory are mapped on the Future Land Use Map .series. These areas are to be verified by jurisdictional field delineation, subject to Policy 6.2.2 of this element, at the time of project permitting to determine the exact location of jurisdictional wetland boundaries. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to include the correct Florida Administrative Code reference - "9J- 5.006(1)(b) "; and, include the current SFWMD land use and land cover inventory reference. Policy 6.2.3: Collier County shall implement a comprehensive process to ensure wetlands and the natural functions of wetlands are protected and conserved. This wetland preservation and conservation process shall be coordinated with the Watershed Management Plan process, as referenced in Objective 2,1 of this Element. However, the process outlined within this policy is primarily based on directing concentrated population growth and intensive development away from large interconnected wetland systems. These wetland systems have been identified based on their type, values, functions, sizes, conditions and locations within Collier County. 30 CONSER VATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT These systems predominantly occur east of the County's Urban boundary, as delineated on the Countywide Future Land Use Map (FLUM), within the Future Land Use Element (FLUE). Many of these wetlands fall within public lands or land targeted for acquisition. High quality wetlands systems located on private property are primarily protected through native vegetation preservation requirements, or through existing PUD commitments, conservation easements, or Stewardship Sending Area Designations, or via the NRPA or Sending designations within. the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District or landleasement acquisition, or innovative landowner incentives. Protection measures for wetlands and wetland systems located within the northeastern portion of Collier County, excluding the community of Immokalee, are contained in the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay (RLSA Overlay) of the FLUE (and as depicted on the FLUM). Protection measures for wetlands and wetland systems located within the Urban and Estates designated areas of the County shall be based upon the jurisdictional determinations made by the applicable state or federal agency. Where permits issued by such state or federal agencies allow for impacts to wetlands within Urban and Estates designated areas and require mitigation for such impacts, the permitting agency's mitigation requirements shall be deemed to preserve and protect wetlands and their functions, except for wetlands that are part of a Watershed Management Plan preserve area. The County shall direct impacts away from such wetlands. The large connected wetland systems that exist at the landscape scale in Collier County shall be protected through various Land Use Designations and Overlays that restrict higher intensity land uses and require specific land development standards for the remaining allowable land uses. Collier County shall direct incompatible land uses away from these large landscape scale wetland systems through implementation of the following protection and conservation mechanisms: (1) Conservation Designation Best available data indicates that 76% of all wetlands found in Collier County are contained within the boundaries of the Conservation Designation as depicted on the Countywide Future Land Use Map. The overall purpose of the Conservation Designation is to conserve and maintain the natural resources of Collier County and their associated environmental, recreational, and economic benefits. The allowed land uses specified in the FLUE's Conservation Designation (Reference FLUE Land Use Designation Section IV.) will accommodate limited residential development and future non - residential development. These limitations support Collier County's comprehensive process to direct concentrated population growth and intensive land development away from large connected wetland systems. (2) Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern Overlay (ACSC) Best available data indicates that 74% of the County's wetlands are within the Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern Overlay. The land development regulations contained in the ACSC Overlay District, as depicted on the Countywide Future Land Use Map, provide standards that facilitate the goal of directing higher intensity land uses away from wetland systems. The development standards for the ACSC Overlay (Reference FLUE Land Use Designation Section V.) specify that site alterations shall be limited to 10% of the total site. The majority of the land contained within the ACSC is also within the Conservation Designation and thus is subject to the land use limitations of that Land Use Designation. (3) Natural Resource Protection Areas (NRPAs) Major wetland systems and regional flow ways were used as criteria to establish the NRPA Overlay District as shown on the Future Land Use Map, and as discussed in FLUE Land Use Designation, Section V.C. These areas include high functioning wetland systems and, although portions of the NRPA Overlay include lands within the Conservation Designation, represent approximately 12% of the County's wetlands, which are not located in Conservation Lands. Based on the relatively high concentration of wetlands within NRPA designated lands, incompatible land uses 31 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT shall be directed away from these areas. Allowable land uses within NRPAs are also subject to native vegetation retention and preservation standards of 90 %. (4) Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Sending Lands Best available data indicates that 16,000+ acres of wetlands are contained within designated Sending Lands and that such wetlands constitute approximately 70% of land cover in these areas. Incompatible land uses are directed away from the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Sending Lands through an incentive -based Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program that allows land owners within these Sending Lands to transfer their residential density out of the Sending Lands to Rural Fringe Mixed Use District (and limited Urban) Receiving Lands. A complete description of the TDR Program is contained in the FLUE, Future Land Use Designation Description Section, Agricultural /Rural Designation, Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Incompatible land uses are also directed away from Sending Lands through restrictions on allowable uses. Finally, allowable uses within these lands are also subject to native vegetation retention and preservation standards of 80% to 90 %, as required by Policy 6.7.1 of this Element. (5) Flowway Stewardship Areas [re- numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002 -32 and 2002 -54] Flowway Stewardship Areas have been designated within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay (RLSA), as depicted on the Future Land Use Map, and are shown on the Rural Lands Study Area Natural Resource Index Map Series. Flowway Stewardship Areas (FSAs) are for the most part privately owned wetlands that are located within the Camp Keais Strand and Okaloacoochee Slough. These lands form the principal wetland flowway systems in the RLSA. The Overlay provides an incentive to permanently protect FSAs through the creation and transfer of Stewardship Credits. It also contains provisions that eliminate incompatible uses from the FSAs and, which establish protection measures. (6) Watershed Management Plans Collier County will establish watershed management plans throughout the County, but with particular emphasis on the Urban and Estates designated areas. These watershed management plans shall be established in accordance with Objective 2.1 of this Element and will include the preservation or, where feasible, creation of landscape - scale wetland conservation areas to act as habitat, natural water quality treatment and water quantity retention /detention areas. The County shall direct incompatible land uses, away from such large -scale wetlands. Collier County shall allow for more intensive development to occur in Rural Fringe Receiving Lands, North Golden Gate Estates, the Rural - Settlement Area District, and the Urban Designated Areas subject to the land uses identified in the Future Land Use Element, the Immokalee Area Master Plan, and the Golden Gate Area Master Plan. These areas account for only 6% of Collier County's wetlands. Except for tidal wetlands within the coastal portion of the Urban Designated Area and wetlands that are part of an established watershed management plan, the County finds that the wetland systems in these areas are more fragmented and altered than those systems located within the Conservation Lands, ACSC and NRPA Overlays, and Rural Fringe Sending Lands. On a project - specific basis, wetlands and wetland functions shall be protected through the following mechanisms: (1) Federal and State jurisdictional agency review and wetland permitting; (2) Vegetation preservation policies supporting CCME Objective 6.1; (3) Wetland protection policies supporting CCME Objective 6.2; (4) Clustering provisions specified in the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District of the FLUE (5) The protection of wetlands that are part of an established watershed management plan, as per Objective 2.1 of this Element. 32 CONSER VATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT (6) Land or easement acquisition. (7) Land owner incentives, such as transferable development rights, tax relief, or USDA grants for restoration. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 6.2.3 requires Collier County to implement a comprehensive process to ensure that wetlands and the natural functions of wetlands are protected and conserved. The process outlined within this policy is primarily based on directing concentrated population growth and intensive development away from large connected wetland systems. High quality wetlands systems located on private property are primarily protected through native vegetation preservation requirements, or through existing PUD commitments, conservation easements, or Stewardship Sending Area Designations, or through the Natural Resource Protection Areas or Sending designations in the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District. The large connected wetland systems that exist at the landscape scale in Collier County are protected through various Land Use Designations and Overlays that restrict higher intensity land uses and require specific land development standards for the remaining allowable land uses. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. /Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11 2010 Workshop — Suggesting that provision (6) of the Policy be revised to include that the watershed management plans contain designated areas to be protected from development so as to preserve habitat, water flows, recharge areas and to prevent future flooding.] I-Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — No change is recommended, as wetlands will be addressed as part of the Watershed Management Plans.] %Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment front the January 31 2011 Adoption Hearing — Concurs with the post EAC and CCPC Workshop and Adoption Hearings staff comments.) Policy 6.2.5: Within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, and that portion of the Lake Trafford /Camp Keais Strand System which is contained within the lmmokalee Urban Designated Area, Collier County shall direct land uses away from higher functioning wetlands by limiting direct impacts within wetlands based upon the_ vegetation requirements of Policy 6.1.2 of this element, the wetland functionality assessment described in paragraph (2) below, and the final permitting requirements of the South Florida Water Management District. A direct impact is hereby defined as the dredging or filling of a wetland or adversely changing the hydroperiod of a wetland. This policy shall be implemented as follows: (1) The County shall apply the vegetation retention requirements of Policy 6.1.2 of this element to preserve an appropriate amount of native vegetation on site. Wetlands shall be preserved as part of this vegetation requirement according to the following criteria: a. The acreage requirements of Policy 6.1.2 of this element shall be met by preserving wetlands with the highest wetland functionality scores. Wetland functionality assessment scores shall be those described in paragraph (2) of this policy. Wetlands having a WRAP score of at least 0.65 or a Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method score of 0.7 shall be preserved on site. This policy is not intended in all cases to require preservation of wetlands exceeding the acreage required by Policy 6.1.2 of this element Within one year, the County shall develop specific criteria to be used to determine when wetlands having a WRAP score greater than 0.65 or a Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method score of greater than 0.7 shall be required to be retained exceeding the acreage required by Policy 6.1.2 of this element. 33 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT (2) In order to assess the values and functions of wetlands at the time of project review, applicants shall rate functionality of wetlands using the South Florida Water Management District's Wetland Rapid Assessment Procedure (WRAP), as described in Technical Publication Reg -001, dated September 1997, and updated August 1999, or the Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method, F.A.C. Chapter 62 -345. The applicant shall submit to County staff, agency accepted WRAP scores or Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method scores. County staff shall review this functionality assessment as part of the County's EIS provisions and shall use the results to direct incompatible land uses away from the highest functioning wetlands according to the requirements found in paragraph (1) above. (3) All direct impacts shall be mitigated for pursuant to the requirements of paragraph (6) of this policy. (4) Single family residences shall follow the requirements contained within Policy 6.2.7 of this element. (5) The County shall separate preserved wetlands from other land uses with appropriate buffering requirements. The County shall require a minimum 50 -foot vegetated upland buffer adjacent to a natural water body, and for other wetlands a minimum 25 -foot vegetated upland buffer adjacent to the wetland. A structural buffer may be used in conjunction with a vegetative buffer that would reduce the vegetative buffer width by 50 %. A structural buffer shall be required adjacent to wetlands where direct impacts are allowed. Wetland buffers shall conform to the following standards: a. The buffer shall be measured landward from the approved jurisdictional line. b. The buffer zone shall consist of preserved native vegetation. Where native vegetation does not exist, native vegetation compatible with the existing soils and expected hydrologic conditions shall be planted. c. The buffer shall be maintained free of Category I invasive exotic plants, as defined by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council d. The following land uses are considered to be compatible with wetland functions and are allowed within the buffer: 1. Passive recreational areas, boardwalks and recreational shelters; 2. Pervious nature trails; 3. Water management structures; 4. Mitigation areas; 5. Any other conservation and related open space activity or use which is comparable in nature with the foregoing uses. e. A structural buffer may consist of a stem wall, berm, or vegetative hedge with suitable fencing. (6) Mitigation shall be required for direct impacts to wetlands in order to result in no net loss of wetland functions. a. Mitigation Requirements: 1. "No net loss of wetland functions" shall mean that the wetland functional score of the proposed mitigation equals or exceeds the wetland functional score of the impacted wetlands. However, in no case shall the acreage proposed for mitigation be less than the acreage being impacted. 2. Loss of storage or conveyance volume resulting from direct impacts to wetlands shall be compensated for by providing an equal amount of storage or conveyance capacity on site and within or adjacent to the impacted wetland. 3. Protection shall be provided for preserved or created wetland or upland vegetative communities offered as mitigation by placing a conservation easement over the land in perpetuity, providing for initial exotic plant removal (Class I invasive exotic plants defined by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council) and continuing exotic plant maintenance. 4. Prior to issuance of any final development order that authorizes site alteration, the applicant shall demonstrate compliance with paragraphs (6)a.1, (6)a.2, and 34 CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT (6)a.3 of this policy. If agency permits have not provided mitigation consistent with this policy, Collier County will require mitigation exceeding that of the jurisdictional agencies. 5. Mitigation requirements for single - family lots shall be determined by the State and Federal agencies during their permitting process, pursuant to the requirements of Policy 6.2.7 of this element. b. Mitigation Incentives: 1. Collier County shall encourage certain types of mitigation by providing a variety of incentives in the form of density bonuses and credits to open space and vegetation retention requirements. Density bonuses shall be limited to no more than 10% of the allowed density. 2. Preferred mitigation activities that would qualify for these incentives include, but are not limited, to the following: (a) Adding wetland habitat to or restoring wetland functions within Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Sending Lands, (b) Creating, enhancing or restoring wading bird habitat to be located near wood stork, and /or other wading bird colonies. 3. Within one (1) year of the effective date of these amendments, Collier County shall adopt specific criteria in the LDC to implement this incentive program, and to identify other mitigation priorities. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 6.2.5 requires that within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, Collier County is to direct land uses away from higher functioning wetlands by limiting direct impacts within wetlands based upon the vegetation requirements of Policy 6.1.2. This policy was adopted as part of the County's Rural Fringe Amendments. Although Policy 6.2.5 states the vegetation requirements for the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District and that portion of the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System which is contained within the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, shall be based upon the native vegetation retention requirements of Policy 6.1.2 of this Element, the Policy does not specify the percent requirement of retained native vegetation which applies to that portion of the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System which is contained within the h=okalee Urban Designated Area This should be clarified in Policy 6.2.5 and/or in Policy 6.1.2. Section 6.2.5 (6)(5)(b)(3) should be removed as the specific criteria to implement the incentive program and to identify other mitigation priorities have previously been adopted in the Land development Code. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 1), 2010 Workshop — Suggesting that specific native vegetation requirements for Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System be clarified.] [Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from the August 27. 2010 Workshop — Suggesting that specific native vegetation requirements for Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System be clarified.] [Post Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC) Staff Comment — Native vegetation retention standards, for the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System will be addressed as part of the Immokalee Area Master Plan amendments.] (Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the November 3, 2010 Adoption Hearing_ - Suggesting that any necessary cross reference(s) to another Element be provided.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — a Comment — Staff concurs with the EAC and CCPC recommendations.] 35 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Policy 6.2.7. Within the Estates Designated Area and the Rural Settlement Area, the County shall rely on the wetland jurisdictional determinations and permit requirements issued by the applicable jurisdictional agency, except for wetlands that are part of a Watershed Management Plan preserve area. The County shall direct impacts away from such wetlands. This policy shall be implemented as follows: (1) For single - family residences within Southern Golden Gate Estates or within the Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern, the County shall require the appropriate federal and state wetland - related permits before Collier County issues a building permit. (2) Outside of Southern Golden Gate Estates and the Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern, Collier County shall inform applicants for individual single- family building permits that federal and state wetland permits may be required prior to construction unless the proposed residence is within a watershed management conservation area identified in a Watershed Management Plan developed pursuant to policies supporting Objective 2.1 of this Element, in which case the appropriate jurisdictional permit is required prior to the issuance of a building permit. The County shall also notify the applicable federal and state agencies of single - family building permits applications in these areas. (3) Within North Golden Gate Estates and the Rural Settlement Area, Collier County shall incorporate certain preserved and/or created wetlands and associated uplands into the County's approved watershed management plans, as per Objective 2.1 of this Element. The size and location of wetlands incorporated into the watershed management plans will be based upon the approved requirements for such plans. The County may issue single - family building permits within or adjacent to such wetlands, subject to appropriate mitigation requirements, which preserve the functionality of the wetland within the applicable watershed management plan. For a proposed residence which is to be located within a watershed management conservation area identified in a Watershed Management Plan developed pursuant to policies supporting Objective 2.1 of this Element, the appropriate jurisdictional permit is required prior to the issuance of a building permit. (4) Collier County shall continue to work with federal and state agencies to identify properties that have a high probability of wetlands and animal listed species occurrence. The identification process will be based on hydric soils data and other applicable criteria. Once this identification process is complete, the County will determine if the process is sufficiently accurate to require federal and state wetland approvals prior to the issuance of a building permit within these areas. The County shall use information on wetland and /or listed species occurrence to inform property owners of the potential existence of wetlands and /or listed species on their property. (5) Within one year after Watershed Management Plans are accepted by the Board of County Commissioners, Collier County shall develop and implement additional means to protect wetland systems identified in each Plan for preservation or restoration. Means to consider include innovative landowner incentives, transferable development rights, tax relief, land or easement acquisition, state' and federal grants, and enhanced regulations. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 6.2.7 stipulates that within the Estates Designated Area and the Rural Settlement Area, the County is to rely on the wetland jurisdictional determinations and permit requirements issued by the applicable Jurisdictional agency, except for wetlands that are part of a Watershed Management Plan preserve area. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11, 2010 Workshop —Suggesting that wetland mitigation occur within the same watershed.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption HearinZs — Staff' Comment — No change is recommended, as wetlands will be addressed as part of the Watershed Management Plans. Further, 36 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT mitigation requirements for wetland impacts will be determine by the BCC with the adoption of the Watershed Management Plans.] [Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31 2011 Adoption Hearing — Concurs with the post EAC and CCPC Workshop and Adoption Hearings staff comments.] OBJECTIVE 6.3 The County shall protect and conserve submerged marine habitats. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change is proposed] Policy Relevance: Policy 6.3.2 Impacts to sea -grass beds shall be minimized by locating boat docks more than 10 feet from existing sea -grass beds. Where this is not possible, boat docks shall be sited to impact the smallest areas of sea -grass beds possible, be no lower than 3.5 feet NGVD, have a terminal platform no greater than 160 square feet, and have the access dock be no wider than 4 feet. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 6.3.2 stipulates that impacts to sea -grass beds are to be minimized by locating boat docks more than 10 feet from existing sea -grass beds. Where this is not possible, boat docks are to be sited in such manner as to impact the smallest area of sea -grass beds possible, and to be no lower than 3.5 feet NGVD, have a terminal platform no greater than 160 square feet, and have the access dock be no wider than 4 feet. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11 2010 Workshop — Suggesting that a reference to the required maintenance dredging permit be inserted within the Policy; and additional Policies be added, if necessary, to protect sea grasses from dredging activities.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings - Staff Comment - No change is recommended, as dredging is regulated by the State of Florida and Federal government, not the County. Maintenance dredging is generally allowed by these agencies. Mitigation may be required and determined during permitting with the State and Federal agencies. Seagrass protection issues are required to be addressed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission pursuant to the Florida Manatee Management Plan adopted by the State in December 2007. The plan calls for implementation of a statewide seagrass management plan, creation of an interagency statewide seagrass monitoring plan, and evaluation of the feasibility of a rule for the protection of the state's seagrass resources.] [Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31 2011 Adoption Hearing - Concurs with the post EAC and CCPC Workshop and Adoption Hearings staff comments.] Policy 6.3.3 The protection of sea -grass beds shall be a factor in establishing new, or revising existing, speed zones to regulate boat traffic. 37 CONSERVATIONAND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Policy Achievement Anal Policy 6.3.3 states that the protection of sea -grass beds is to be a factor in establishing new, or in revising existing, speed zones to regulate boat traffic. Due to the new FWC Rule Change, FWC does not allow for speed zones to be established based on benthic resources. This Policy is no longer relevant and should be deleted. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11, 2010 Workshop — Suggesting that the Policy be retained, but revised to reflect protection of manatee habitat.] [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from the August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the Policy be retained as written.] [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the November 3, 2010 Adoption Hearing — Suggesting that the Policy be retained as written.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — Staff concurs with the EAC and CCPC that the Policy should be retained as written.] OBJECTIVE 7.1: The County shall direct incompatible land uses away from listed animal species and their habitats. The County relies on the listing process of State and Federal agencies to identify species that require special protection because of their endangered, threatened, or species of special concern status. Listed animal species are those species that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has designated as endangered, threatened, or species of special concern, in accordance with Rules 68A- 27.003, 68A- 27.004, and 68A - 27.005, F.A.C. and those species designated by various federal agencies as Endangered and Threatened species published in 50 CFR 17. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change is proposed] Policy Relevance: Policy 7.1.2 Within areas of Collier County, excluding the lands contained in the RLSA Overlay, non- agricultural development, excluding individual single family residences, shall be directed away from listed species and their habitats by complying with the following guidelines and standards: (1) A wildlife survey shall be required for all parcels when listed species are known to inhabit biological communities similar to those existing on site or where listed species are directly observed on the site. The survey shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ( FFWCC) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ( USFWS) guidelines. The County shall notify the FFWCC and USFWS of the existence of any listed species that may be discovered. (2) Wildlife habitat management plans for listed species shall be submitted for County approval. A plan shall be required for all projects where the wildlife survey indicated listed species are utilizing the site, or the site contains potential habitat for listed species. These plans shall describe how the project directs incompatible land uses away from listed species and their habitats. (a) Management plans shall incorporate proper techniques to protect listed species and their habitat from the negative impacts of proposed development. Developments shall be clustered to discourage impacts to listed species habitats. Open space and 38 CONSERVATIONAND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT vegetation preservation requirements shall be used to establish buffer areas between wildlife habitat areas and areas dominated by human activities. Provisions such as fencing, walls, or other obstructions shall be provided to minimize development impacts to the wildlife and to facilitate and encourage wildlife to use wildlife corridors. Appropriate roadway crossings, underpasses, and signage shall be used where roads must cross wildlife corridors 1. The following references shall be used, as appropriate, to prepare the required management plans; a. South Florida Multi- Species Recovery Plan, USFWS, 1999. b. Habitat Management Guidelines for the Bald Eagle in the Southeast Region, USFWS, 1987. c. Ecology and Habitat Protection Needs of Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) Populations found on Lands Slated for Large Scale Development in Florida, Technical Report No. 4, Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, 1987. d. Ecology and Development - Related Habitat Requirements of the Florida Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens), Technical Report No. 8, Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, 1991. e. Ecology and Habitat Protection Needs of the Southeastern American Kestrel (Falco Sparverius Paulus) on Large -scale Development Sites in Florida, Nongame Techincal Report No. 13, Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, 1993. 2. The County shall consider any other techniques recommended by the USFWS and the FFWCC, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy. 3. When listed species are directly observed on site or indicated by evidence, such as denning, foraging or other indications, priority shall be given to preserving the listed species habitats first, as a part of the retained native vegetation requirement contained in Policy 6.1.1 and Policy 6.1.2 this element The County shall also consider the recommendations of other agencies, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy. (b) For parcels containing gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus), priority shall be given to protecting the largest most contiguous gopher tortoise habitat with the greatest number of active burrows, and for providing a connection to off site adjacent gopher tortoise preserves. (c) Habitat preservation for the Florida scrub jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) shall conform to the guidelines contained in Technical Report No. 8, Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, 1991. The required management plan shall also provide for a maintenance program and specify an appropriate fire or mechanical protocols to maintain the natural scrub community. The plan shall also outline a public awareness program to educate residents about the on -site preserve and the need to maintain the scrub vegetation. These requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy. (d) For the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), the required habitat management plans shall establish protective zones around the eagle nest restricting certain activities. The plans shall also address restricting certain types of activities during the nesting season. These requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi - Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy. (e) For the red - cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), the required habitat protection plan shall outline measures to avoid adverse impacts to active clusters and to minimize impacts to foraging habitat. Where adverse effects cannot be avoided, measures shall be taken to minimize on -site disturbance and compensate or mitigate for impacts that remain. These requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi- 39 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy. (f) In areas where the Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) may be present, the management plans shall require that garbage be placed in bear -proof containers, at one or more central locations. The management plan shall also identify methods to inform local residents of the concerns related to interaction between black bears and humans. Mitigation for impacting habitat suitable for black bear shall be considered in the management plan. (g) For projects located in Priority I and Priority II Panther Habitat areas, the management plan shall discourage the destruction of undisturbed, native habitats that are preferred by the Florida panther (Felis concolor coryi) by directing intensive land uses to currently disturbed areas. Preferred habitats include pine flatwoods and hardwood hammocks. In turn, these areas shall be buffered from the most intense land uses of the project by using low intensity land uses (e.g., parks, passive recreational areas, golf courses). Golf courses within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District shall be designed and managed using standards found in that district. The management plans shall identify appropriate lighting controls for these permitted uses and shall also address the opportunity to utilize prescribed burning to maintain fire- adapted preserved vegetative communities and provide browse for white - tailed deer. These requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi- Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy. (h)ln order to protect loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and other listed sea turtles that nest along Collier County beaches, projects within 300 feet of the MHW line shall limit outdoor lighting to that necessary for security and safety. Floodlights and landscape or accent lighting shall be prohibited. These requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi- Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions of Policy 7.1.2(3). (i) The Management Plans shall contain a monitoring program for developments greater than 10 acres. (3) The County shall, consistent with applicable GMP policies, consider and utilize recommendations and letters of technical assistance from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and recommendations from the US Fish and Wildlife Service in issuing development orders on property containing listed species. It is recognized that these agency recommendations, on a case by case basis, may change the requirements contained within these wildlife protection policies and any such change shall be deemed consistent with the Growth Management Plan. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 7.1.2 provides guidelines and standards for directing non - agricultural development, except for individual single - family residences, away from listed species and their habitats. This policy does not apply to lands located within the RLSA. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be modified to remove the references to specific wildlife publications and plans listed in the Policy; add a general reference to publications utilized by the FFWCC and USFWS as their technical assistance, since the most current information used by these agencies should be used in protecting listed species; and, delete the reference to mitigation for black bear habitat, as no such mitigation is required by the FFWCC or USFWS. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11, 2010 Workshop — Suggesting to add a provision in (e) to encourage the retention of old growth slash pines for RCW nesting habitat.] 40 CONSERVATIONAND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT %Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — No change is recommended, as the Policy requires adverse impacts to active red - cockaded woodpecker (RCW) clusters and their foraging habitat be minimized, and where adverse effects cannot be avoided, to compensate or mitigate for impacts that remain. Old growth slash pines may not necessarily be located in the best RCW foraging habitat, depending on how impacted the site is, and may be more sensitive to die off with habitat restoration efforts.] [Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31 2011 Adoption Hearing — Concurs with the post EAC and CCPC Workshop and Adoption Hearings staff comments.] Policy 7.1.3 For the County's Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) Overlay, as designated on the FLUM, listed species shall protected pursuant to the RLSA policies found in the Future Land Use Element. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 7.1.3 requires that, for the County's Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) Overlay, as designated on the FLUM, listed species are to be protected pursuant to the RLSA policies found in the Future Land Use Element. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11 2010 Workshop — Suggesting to add the word, "be " before "protected" in the Policy text.] %Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — Staff concurs with the EAC and CCPC recommendations.] Policy 7.1.6: The County shall evaluate the need for the protection of listed plants and within one (1) year of the effective date of this amendment adopt land development regulations addressing the protection of listed plants. Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy is no longer relevant and should be deleted, as the Land Development Code amendment to implement this Policy has been adopted. (Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from the August 27 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the Policy be retained, but revised to reflect the continuance of the Policy objective.] /Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — Staff concurs with the EAC and CCPC recommendations.] OBJECTIVE 7.2 Historical data from 1990 -1996 shows that the average number of manatee deaths in Collier County due to incidents with watercraft is approximately 3.2 per year per 10,000 boats. Through Policies 7.2.1 through 7.2.3, the County's objective is to minimize the number of manatee deaths due to boat related incidents. 41 CONSER VATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Objective Achievement Analysis: Collier County's Manatee Protection Plan (NR- SP- 93 -01) was adopted within the Collier County Land Development Code (LDC, Section 2.6.22 by adoption of Ordinance No. 95 -58) in May of 1995, but was not officially adopted into the County's Growth Management Plan until December 16, 2003, by the adoption of Ordinance 2003 -67. The Manatee Protection Plan (MPP) has played a pivotal role in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FFWCC) decision - making process since its adoption. In the years since the MPP was adopted, the FFWCC's Bureau of Protected Species Management's permitting staff has depended primarily upon the MPP to provide consistent direction for the siting of boat facilities within Collier County's jurisdictional waters. Moreover, the MPP lays out regulatory groundwork for the protection of manatee habitat, such as seagrass beds. This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Objective should be revised to reflect the most up -to -date, best available data on manatee deaths in Collier County waters. Policy Relevance: Policy 7.2.2: Sea -grass beds shall be protected through the application of Policies 6.3.1, 6.3.2 and 6.3.3 of this element. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 7.2.2 stipulates that sea -grass beds are to be protected through the application of Policies 6.3.1, 6.3.2 and 6.3.3 of this element. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to reflect the proposed deletion of Policy 6.3.3, as it is no longer relevant. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11 2010 Workshop - Suggesting- to retain the reference to Policy 63.3 within the Policy.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings - Staff Comment - Staff concurs with the EAC recommendation.] OBJECTIVE 7.3: Analysis of historical data from 1996 -1999 shows that the average number of sea turtle disorientations in Collier County is approximately equal to 5% of the hatchlings from all nests in the County. Through the following policies, the County's objective is to minimize the number of sea turtle disorientations. Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Objective should be revised to reflect the most up -to -date, best available data on sea turtle disorientation as follows, "Analysis of historical data from 2005 - 2009 shows that the average number of sea turtle disorientations in Collier County is approximately equal to 4% of all the nests in the County..." Policy Relevance: Policy 7.3.1: The County shall apply the lighting criteria contained in Policy 7.1.2(2)(i) of this element in order to protect sea turtle hatchlings from adverse lighting conditions. 42 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 7.3.1 requires the County to apply the lighting criteria contained in Policy 7.1.2(2)(i) of this element in order to protect sea turtle hatchlings from adverse lighting conditions. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, but the reference to Policy 7.1.2(2)(i) should be revised to read, 7.1.2(2)(h). OBJECTIVE 7.4: The County shall continue to improve marine fisheries productivity by building additional artificial reefs. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change is proposed] Policy Relevance: Policy 7.4.1: The County should continue to apply for reef construction grants and annually place more materials on the existing permitted sites. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 7.4.1 states that the County should continue to apply for reef construction grants and annually place more materials on the existing permitted sites. Collier County applies for artificial reef grants through FWC on a yearly basis. Since 2004, the Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Department has been awarded three FWC grants for reef monitoring and deployment. Also, CZM staff has applied for other grants through NOAA for marine debris removal. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to refer to "other funding opportunities." OBJECTIVE 9.1: The County shall implement and update biennially a hazardous materials emergency response element as part of its Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change is proposed] Policy Relevance: Policy 9.1.6: A training program shall be developed for emergency response personnel. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 9.1.6 requires a training program to be developed for emergency response personnel. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, but the Policy should be revised to reflect that a training program has been established. Policy 9.1.7: The Collier County Emergency Management Department shall be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of the plan, including periodic updates. 43 CONSER VA TIONAND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 9.1.7 tasks the Collier County Emergency Management Department with developing, implementing and periodically updating the hazardous materials emergency response element. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, but the Policy should be revised to reflect current departmental reference. OBJECTIVE 9.2: The County shall verify the management and disposal practices of identified businesses that are potential generators of hazardous waste, at a rate of 20% of these businesses per year. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change is proposed] Policy Relevance: Policy 9.2.3: The Collier County Pollution Control and Prevention Department shall work with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to establish a new cooperative agreement between the County and FDEP. The purpose of this agreement shall be to ensure an additional layer of regulatory oversight in enforcing businesses to be compliant with federal, state and local hazardous waste management regulations. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 9.2.3 states that, Collier County Pollution Control Department shall work with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to establish a new cooperative agreement between the County and FDEP. The purpose of this agreement shall be to ensure an additional layer of regulatory oversight in enforcing businesses to be compliant with federal, state and local hazardous waste management regulations. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to reflect that the cooperative agreement has been established and will be maintained; suggest deleting "establish a new" and replace with. "and maintain a." OBJECTIVE 9.4: The County shall continue to implement its local storage tank compliance program. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change is proposed] Policy Relevance: Policy 9.4.3: All storage tank systems in Collier County shall adhere to the provisions of Section 62 -761 or 62 -762, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) as applicable. Unless otherwise provided for within Section 62 -761, F.A.C., individual storage tank systems shall adhere to the provisions of Section 62 -761, F.A.C., in effect at the time of approval of the storage tank system. Policy Achievement Anal Policy 9.4.3 states that all tank systems shall adhere to the provisions of Sections 62 -761 or 62 -762, Florida Administrative Code, as applicable. 44 CONSERVATIONAND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to delete the second sentence, as it is redundant. OBJECTIVE 10.1: Priorities for shoreline land use shall be given to water dependent uses over water related land uses and shall be based on type of water - dependent use, adjacent land use, and surrounding marine and upland habitat considerations. The Collier County Manatee Protection Plan (NR- SP- 93 -01) May 1995 restricts the location of marinas and may limit the number of wet slips, the construction of dry storage facilities, and boat ramps, based upon the Plan's marina siting criteria. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change is proposed] Policy Relevance: Policy 10.1.1: Priorities for water - dependent and water - related uses shall be: a. Public recreational facilities over private recreational facilities; b. Public Boat Ramps; C. Marinas 1. Commercial (public) marinas over private marinas; 2. Dry storage over wet storage; d. Commercial fishing facilities; e. Other non - polluting water - dependent industries or utilities; f. Marine supply /repair facilities; g. Residential development. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 10.1.1 prioritizes water - dependent and water - related uses according to public and private recreational facilities, public boat ramps, marinas, commercial fishing facilities, other non - polluting water - dependent industries or utilities, marine supply /service facilities, and residential development. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. This Policy is affected by changes to Chapter 163, Florida Statues, which were adopted into law in 2005, as follows: 163.3178 (2)(g): Expands requirement of coastal element to include strategies that will be used to preserve recreational and commercial working waterfronts, as defined in s. 342.07, F.S. [The CCME already contains marina siting criteria and the FLUE allows water dependent and water related uses in the Urban designated waterfronts. Conservation designated lands do not allow marinas.] [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11 2010 Workshy — Suggesting that additional strategies to preserve recreational and commercial working waterfronts be included within the CCMEJ Policy 10.1.5: Marinas and all other water- dependent and water- related uses shall conform to all applicable regulations regarding development in marine wetlands. Marinas and water-dependent/water- related uses that propose to destroy wetlands shall provide for general public use. 45 CONSER VATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 10.1.5 requires marinas and all other water - dependent and water - related uses to conform to all;;,w applicable regulations regarding development in marine wetlands. Where wetlands are proposed to be destroyed, public access shall be provided. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised for proper sentence structure and to consistently refer to marine wetlands (perhaps modify second sentence to replace "Marinas" with "Development of marinas" and to insert "marine" before "wetlands "). LPlanninz Commission (CCPC) Comment from the August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that the term "marine wetlands " be reworded for clarity.] LEnvironmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the November 3, 2010 Adoption Hearing Suggesting that clarification or definition of "marine wetlands " is needed.] Policy 10.1.6: All new marinas, water - dependent and water - related uses that propose to destroy viable, naturally functioning marine wetlands shall be required to perform a fiscal analysis in order to demonstrate the public benefit and financial feasibility of the proposed development. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 10. 1.6 requires all new marinas, water- dependent and water - related uses that propose to destroy viable, naturally functioning marine wetlands to perform a fiscal analysis in order to demonstrate the public benefit and financial feasibility of the proposed development. It is not appropriate to refer only to "viable, naturally functioning marine wetlands" as the proposed destruction of any marine wetlands should be subject to the fiscal analysis requirement. Also, it is not necessary to refer to "public benefit" in this policy since Policy 10.1.5 requires such uses to be available "for general public use" which is a public benefit. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised for proper sentence structure and to perhaps modify to: replace "All" with "For development of all "; insert ", the applicant" following "wetlands"; and, to delete both "viable, naturally functioning" and "public benefit and." OBJECTIVE 10.2: The County shall continue to insure that access to beaches, shores and waterways remain available to the public and continue with its program to expand the availability of such access and a method to fund its acquisition. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change is proposed] Policy 10.2.1: Existing access for the public to the beach shall be maintained by new development. New beachfront development shall show on their site -plans existing beach access ways and the proposed development shall continue that access way, relocate it on the site, or donate it to the County. Policy Achievement Analysis: 46 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Policy 10.2.1 requires that existing access for the public to the beach is to be maintained by new development. New beachfront development will show on their site -plans existing beach access ways and the proposed development will continue that access way, relocate it on the site, or donate it to the County. Further, the County maintains beach access after it has been transferred via deed or easement. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, to make the Policy consistent with Objective 1. 1, the Policy should be revised to read, "...relocate it on the site as deemed appropriate by Collier County..." OBJECTIVE 10.3: Undeveloped coastal barriers shall be maintained predominantly in their natural state and their natural function shall be protected, maintained and enhanced. Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11, 2010 Workshop - Suggesting that a reference to maps contained in the Land Development Code be added.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings - Staff Comment - The undeveloped coastal barriers identified in the text of the Land Development Code and COME Policy 10.6 1 are identified by the Federal Coastal Barrier Resources System. A reference to the Federal Coastal Barrier Resources System maps should be provided in CCME Objective 10. 3.) %Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31 2011 Adoption Hearing - Concurs with the post EAC and CCPC Workshop and Adoption Hearings stq ff comments. j OBJECTIVE 10.4: Developed coastal barriers and developed shorelines shall be continued to be restored and then maintained, when appropriate by establishing mechanisms or projects which limit the effects of development and which help in the restoration of the natural functions of coastal barriers and affected beaches and dunes. Objective Achievement Anal This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Objective should be revised to reflect needed grammatical changes, such as "Developed coastal barriers and developed shorelines shall continue to be restored and maintained. Establish mechanisms or projects which limit the effects of development and restores the natural functions of coastal barriers including beaches and dunes." [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11 2010 Workshop - Suggesting that Objective be revised to read, "...continue to be restored and then maintained... 'J OBJECTIVE 10.5: For undeveloped shorelines, provide improved opportunities for recreational, educational, scientific, and esthetic enjoyment of coastal resources by protecting beaches and dunes and by utilizing or where necessary establishing construction standards, which will minimize the impact of manmade structures on the beach and dune systems. Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. 47 CONSER VA TIONAND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the August 11, 2010 Workshop — Suggesting to insert, "mangroves " after "beach and dune systems " or add another Policy to address protection of coastal mangroves.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — No change is recommended, as the undeveloped coastal barriers identified b the County and Federal Coastal Barrier Resources System also include adjacent mangrove systems. Protection is also provided by either conservation easements or Special Treatment overlay within the County. In addition, State and Federal permits require minimizing the impacts to mangroves.] [Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comment from the January 31, 2011 Adoption Hearing — Concurs with the post EAC and CCPC Workshop and Adoption Hearings staff comments.] OBJECTIVE 10.6: The County shall conserve the habitats, species, natural shoreline and dune systems contained within the County's coastal zone. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change is proposed] Policv Relevance: Policy 10.6.2: For shoreline development projects where an EIS is required, an analysis shall demonstrate that the project will remain fully functional for its intended use after a six -inch rise in sea level. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 10.6.2 requires shoreline projects where an EIS is required, to provide an analysis demonstrating that the project, remain fully functional for its intended use after a six -inch rise in sea level. NOAA indicates that at current rates it will take 75 years to reach a 6" increase (2.02mm / year). If the higher rates suggested by the SWFRPC Draft Climate Change report are used (2.3 mm/year) it will still take approximately 66 years to reach a 6 " rise (refer to link below from NOAA). These time frames are well beyond the accepted planning horizon. NOAA Link: h=: / /tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov /sltrends /sltrends station. shtml ?stnid= 8725110 The mean sea level trend is 2.02 millimeters /year with a 95% confidence interval of +/- 0.60 mm/yr based on monthly mean sea level data from 1965 to 2006 which is equivalent to a change of 0.66 feet in 100 years. 48 CONSERVATIONAND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Mean Sea Level Trend — 8725110 Naples, Florida Naples, FL 2.02 +l -0.60 mW DsD FE—:=- �.nn ow- sos. «:Nona CrN! 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Basically, the formula is multiplying the historic sea level rise (23 mm/yr) in Southwest Florida (closest point used is St. Petersburg, Fl., Table 9 -2) by the future number of years from 1990 plus the Normalized Sea Level Projections in Table 9 -1. For the study the 90% probability is considered the best case, the 50% probability the moderate case, and the 5% probability the worst case scenario. Staff believes that current building regulations, in combination with the National Flood Insurance Program, provide adequate protection for all residents within the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) (100 year floodplain). The building code requires all buildings to be built at or above the 1% flood elevation set by the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) program. FIRM maps use existing sea level and they will be updated every 5 years. The building code requires all facilities within the SFHA be brought into compliance with the Flood Damage Prevention ordinance with any major renovation (improvement of greater than 51 % value of building). All buildings with federally backed mortgages are required to obtain flood insurance. This Policy is not relevant and should be deleted. However, one or more policies should be added to require the County to monitor and work with federal, state and regional agencies to plan for sea level rise in the future. [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from the August 27 2010 EAR Workshy — Suggesting that the Policy be retained as written to account for life expectancy of buildings of over 75 years.] [Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Comment from the November 3 2010 Adoption Hearing The EAC is in agreement with the CCPC comment from the August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop.] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — Staff concurs with the EAC and CCPC recommendations.] 49 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT OBJECTIVE 12.1: The County will maintain hurricane evacuation clearance times as required by state law. An evacuation clearance time shall be defined as having residents and visitors in an appropriate refuge away from storm surge prior to the arrival of sustained Tropical Storm force winds, i.e., winds equal to or greater than 39 mph. To further these objectives, for future mobile home developments located outside of the storm surge zone, such development shall include on- site sheltering or retro -fitting of an adjacent facility. The Collier County Emergency Management Department shall seek opportunities to increase shelter facilities and associated capacities under the direction of the Department of the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Objective Achievement Analysis: While population growth has stabilized, the county is still considered to have a deficit of shelter space that can be utilized for its population. Seasonal populations, economy and storm surge expected without regard to category supports the need for additional shelter space. This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. This Objective is affected by changes to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, which were adopted into law in 2006, as follows: [Note: This is not a mandate, rather an option should the County desire to increase residential density within the CHHA through a GMPAJ 163.3178(9)(b) Requires the addition of a new section establishing a level of service for out - of- county hurricane evacuation of no greater than 16 hours for a category 5 storm for any local government that wishes to follow the process in s.163.3178(9)(a) but has not established such a level of service by July 1, 2008. Ch. 2006 -68, LOF. Policy Relevance: Policy 12.1.1: Collier County will develop and maintain a comprehensive public awareness program. The program will be publicized prior to May 30a' of each year. Evacuation zones, public shelters and evacuation routes shall be printed in each local newspaper, displayed on the Collier County Emergency Management website, and the availability of this information will be discussed on local television newscasts. This information shall also be made readily available to all hotel /motel guests. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 12.1.1 states that a comprehensive awareness program will be developed and publicized prior to May 30th of each year. Evacuation zones and routings will be printed in each local newspaper. This information will be made readily available to all hotel/motel guests and other alternative media forums. The County cannot ensure that this information gets printed in each publication. The Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to remove the phrase, "printed in" and replace with "provided to." Policy 12.1.3: The County shall continue to identify and maintain shelter space for 32,000 persons by 2006 and 45,000 by 2010. Shelter space capacity will be determined at the rate of 20 square feet per person. 50 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 12.1.3 requires that the County continue to identify shelter space that complies with Red Cross standards for 32,000 persons by 2006 and 45,000 persons by 2010. Shelter space will be determined at the rate of 20 square feet per person. Collier County recommends that these dates and numbers be revised based upon the figures computed from the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council's Hurricane Evacuation Study Update. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to reflect current shelter space figures of 32,000 persons by 2012 and 45,000 persons by 2015. Policy 12.1.5: On -site shelters within mobile home parks or mobile home subdivisions shall be elevated to a minimum height equal to or above the worst case Category 3 hurricane flooding level, based upon the most current National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's storm surge model, known as Sea, Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH). The wind load criteria for buildings and structures designated as "essential facilities" in the latest Florida Building Code, shall guide the design and construction of the required shelters. Shelters shall be constructed with emergency electrical power and potable water supplies; shall provide glass protection by shutters or other approved materiaVdevice; and shall provide for ventilation, sanitary facilities and first aid equipment. A telephone, automatic external defibrillator (AED) and battery- operated radio are also required within the shelter. Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, except that the last sentence should be amended to read, "battery operated radio with NOAA weather S.A.M.E. (Specific Area Message Encoded) capability." Policy 12.1.7: The County shall update the hurricane evacuation portion of the Collier County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan prior to June 1St of each year by integrating all appropriate regional and State emergency plans in the identification of emergency evacuation routes. Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. Lflanning Commission (CCPC) Comment from the August 27, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting to add the requirement to "coordinate with municipalities. "] [Post EAC and CCPC Workshops and Adoption Hearings — Staff Comment — Staff concurs with the CCPC recommendation.] Policy 12.1.9: Collier County shall annually update its approved Hazard Mitigation Plan, formerly known as the "Local Hazard Mitigation Strategy" through the identification of new or ongoing local hazard mitigation projects and appropriate funding sources for such projects. Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy remains relevant, but should be revised to read, "Collier County through its Local Mitigation Working Group shall annually update its approved Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS), 51 CONSER VATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT through the identification and review of new or ongoing local hazard mitigation projects including, appropriate funding sources for such projects." Policy 12.1.11: The County will continue to, coordinate with Collier County Public Schools to ensure that all new public schools outside of the Coastal High Hazard Area are designed and constructed to meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria, as contained in "State Requirements for Educational Facilities" (1999). Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, except that the referenced date should be revised to reflect the year 2007. Policy 12.1.12: The County will continue to work with the Board of Regents of the State University System to ensure that all new facilities in the State University System that are located outside of the Coastal High Hazard Area are designed and constructed to meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria, as contained in "State Requirements for Educational Facilities" (1999) and the Florida Building Code. Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, except that the referenced date should be revised to reflect the year 2007. Policy 12.1.13: The County will continue to mitigate previously identified shelter deficiencies through mitigation from Developments of Regional Impact, Emergency Management Preparedness and Enhancement grants, Hazard Mitigation and Pre - disaster Mitigation Grant Programs funding, and from funds identified in the State's annual shelter deficit studies. Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, cost - sharing and other requirements sometimes are not acceptable to the County. The Policy should be revised to delete the word "from" after the word "and "; and, add the phrase, "...as funding requirements permit." at the end of the paragraph. Policy 12.1.14: Prior to adoption of the 2007 Annual Update and Inventory Report (A.U.I.R.), Collier County shall evaluate whether to include hurricane shelters in the 5 -year schedule of Capital Improvements. Policy Achievement Anal This Policy is no longer relevant and should be deleted, as the Board of County Commissioners does not support the inclusion of hurricane shelters within the 5 -year schedule of Capital Improvements. Policy 12.1.15: All new nursing homes and assisted living facilities that are licensed for more than 15 clients will have a core area to shelter residents and staff on site. The core area will be constructed to meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria that is required for new public schools and public community colleges and universities ( "State Requirements for Educational Facilities," 1999). Additionally this area shall be capable of ventilation or air conditioning provided by back -up generator for a period of no less than 48 hours. 52 CONSER VATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to make consistent with current State and Local guidelines: delete the phrase, "...for more than 15 clients "; delete "48 hours" and replace with "72" hours; and revise the date reference to reflect "2007." Policy 12.1.17: Collier County is currently conducting a hurricane evacuation re- study. If warranted by the results of these studies, further restriction on development may be proposed. Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, for clarity and accuracy, the County recommends revising the Policy to read, "Hurricane Evacuation Studies for Collier County are periodically conducted by the State of Florida and Federal Authorities. If warranted by the results of these studies, further restriction on development may be proposed." OBJECTIVE 12.2: The County shall ensure that publicly funded buildings and publicly funded development activities are carried out in a manner that demonstrates best practice to minimize the loss of life, property, and re- building cost from the effects from hurricanes, flooding, natural and technological disaster events. Best practice efforts may include, but are not limited to: a. Construction above the flood plain; b. maintaining a protective zone for wildfire mitigation; c. installation of on -site permanent generators or temporary generator emergency connection points; d. beach and dune restoration, re- nourishment, or emergency protective actions to minimize the loss of structures from future events; e. emergency road repairs; f. repair and /or replacement of publicly owned docking facilities, parking areas, and sea walls, etc. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change is proposed] Policv Relevance: Policy 12.2.5: The County shall consider the Coastal High Hazard Area as a geographical area lying within the Category 1 storm surge zone as presently defined in the 2001 Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council's Hurricane Evacuation Study, or subsequently authorized storm surge or evacuation planning studies coordinated by the Collier County Emergency Management Department and approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 12.2.5 requires the County to consider the coastal high - hazard area as that area lying within the Category 1 evacuation zone as defined in the 2001 Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council Hurricane Evacuation Study. It should be noted that the draft 2011 Evacuation Study has been completed, but is still under review by staff and the State. 53 CONSERVATIONAND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT This Policy is affected by changes to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, which were adopted into law in 2006, as follows: 163.3178(2)(h) Requires a change to the definition of the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) to be defined as the area below the elevation of the category 1 storm surge line as established by the SLOSH model. Ch. 2006 -68, LOF. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, except that the definition of the CHHA should be revised consistent with 2006 legislative changes. OBJECTIVE 12.3: The County shall develop and maintain a task force that will plan and guide a unified County response to post- hurricane disasters. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change is proposed] Polite Relevance: Policy 12.3.2: After a hurricane that necessitated an evacuation, the Board of County Commissioners shall meet to hear preliminary damage assessments. This will be done prior to re -entry of the population. At that time, the Commission will activate the recovery task force and consider a temporary moratorium on building activities not necessary for the public health, safety and welfare. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 12.3.2 states that, after a hurricane that necessitated an evacuation, the Board of County Commissioners will meet to hear preliminary damage assessments. This will be done prior to re -entry of the population. At that time, the Commission will activate the recovery task force and consider a temporary moratorium on building activities not necessary for the public health, safety and welfare. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to remove the second sentence, and change "will" to "may" in the last sentence. Policy 12.3.3: The Recovery Task Force shall include the Sheriff of Collier County, the Community Development and Environmental Services Division Administrator, the Comprehensive Planning Director, the Zoning and Land Development Review Director, the Emergency Management Director and other members as directed by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board should also include representatives from municipalities within Collier County that have received damage from the storm to become members of the Recovery Task Force. Policy Achievement Analysis: Policy 12.3.3 recommends that the recovery task force will include local law enforcement authorities, the Community Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator, Planning and Zoning Director, Emergency Management Director and other members as directed by the Board of County Commissioners. Representatives from municipalities receiving damage from the storm should also be members of the recovery task force. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to reflect current departmental references. 54 CONSER VA TION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT OBJECTIVE 12.4: The County shall make every reasonable effort to meet the emergency preparedness requirements of people with special needs such as the elderly, handicapped, the infirmed and those requiring transportation from a threatened area. In the event of a countywide emergency, such as a hurricane or other large -scale disaster, the County Emergency Management Department shall open and operate one or more refuges for persons listed on the County's Special Needs Registry and their caregivers. Medical and support equipment at such refuges will include, but not necessarily be limited to, respirators, oxygen tanks, first aid equipment, disaster cots and blankets, and defibrillators. Objective Achievement Analysis: This Objective remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Objective should be revised as follows: delete, "people with special needs" and replace with "Persons with Special Needs (PSN)" within the first sentence; delete "...the County Emergency Management Department shall..." and replace with "...the County Emergency Management Department in coordination with the Collier County Health Department and other officials shall..." SS CONSERVATIONAND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES 2011 EVALUATION & APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) Intergovernmental Coordination Element - ICE Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Element should be revised to reflect the proper formatting of Goals, Objectives and Policies, as defined below. Goal: General statement that defines what the Element will ultimately achieve. Objective: A more specific statement than the stated Goal; describes actions that will help achieve the goal(s). Policies: Specific statements that provide directives on how to achieve the objectives and ultimately the Element's goal(s). Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Element should be revised to reflect Department name changes, designee changes, renumbering due to objective and/or policy additions and/or deletions, and grammatical changes. Objective 1 Minor revisions to include certain key agencies. Policy 1.2 Revision to reflect the Department name change. Policy 1.3 Revision to reflect the Department name change. Policy 2.1 Inclusion of the word "appropriate" so that agreements are not limited to agencies within Collier County. Policy 2.6 Minor text revisions to update dates. Policy 2.7 Minor text revisions to update dates and requirements. Policy 2.8 Revision to correct SFWMD name. Policy 2.9 Minor text revisions to include a comma and delete specific Florida Statute sub - section. 1 Intergovernmental Coordination Element - ICE- Summary Intergovernmental Coordination Element - ICE Introduction and Background The Intergovernmental Coordination Element (ICE) is the portion of the Collier County Growth Management Plan (GMT) that contains the County's Goal, Objectives and Policies with regard to relations between the County and non - County governmental entities (as well as quasi - governmental entities, including utility companies). The ICE contains a single Goal, which states the primary purpose of this Element. A list of interlocal agreements is provided at the conclusion of the ICE Objective and Policy analysis. Objectives Analysis: The ICE Goal reads as follows: "PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUAL EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AND THE USE OF ANY INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION MECHANISMS WITH BROWARD, DADE, HENDRY, LEE AND MONROE COUNTIES, CITIES OF EVERGLADES AND NAPLES, COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL, AND ANY OTHER LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL AGENCY OR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY, AND UTILITY COMPANIES SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT, LEE COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, SPRINT/UNITED TELEPHONE, IMMOKALEE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT, PELICAN BAY SERVICE DIVISION (MSTU), FLORIDA WATER SERVICES, FLORIDA CITIES WATER COMPANY, MEDIA ONE, AND CABLEVISION INDUSTRIES THAT MAY BE IMPACTED BY COLLIER COUNTY'S LAND, ROAD OR FACILITY PLANNING TO RESOLVE DIFFERENCES AND TO ACHIEVE COMPATIBLE AND COORDINATED PLANS." Obiective Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends generalizing names when possible. For example: COLLIER COUNTY WILL MAINTAIN OR ENHANCE THE LEVEL OF COORDINATION AND COOPERATION AMONG THE VARIOUS GOVERNMENTS, AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES MAILING DECISIONS AFFECTING NATURAL RESOURCES, HOUSING, HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES, PUBLIC FACILITIES, AND PUBLIC SERVICES WITHIN AND AROUND COLLIER COUNTY, TO RESOLVE DIFFERENCES AND TO ACHIEVE COMPATIBLE AND COORDINATED PLANS. OBJECTIVE 1: Collier County (County) shall continue to establish and maintain intergovernmental communication and level of service coordination mechanisms to be used by the County, Everglades City, the City of Marco Island, the City of Naples, and the City of Bonita Springs, adjacent Lee County, Hendry County, Broward County, Dade County, Monroe County, the District School Board of Collier County School Board, the State of Florida, and any other entity that provides a service but may not have land use authority. I Intergovernmental Coordination Element Obiective Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends the insertion of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Department of Transportation, and South Florida Water Management District. Including these agencies will ensure coordination of key policies that relate to water supply planning and watershed management plans. Policy 1.2: The Collier County Comprehensive Planning Department shall be the designated liaison to disseminate information on proposed Growth Management Plan amendments under review by the County, which have the potential to affect any of the entities fisted in Objective 1. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends that this Policy be updated to reflect that the former Comprehensive Planning Department is now the Comprehensive Planning Section. Policy 1.2 requires the Collier County Comprehensive Planning Department to be the designated liaison to disseminate information on proposed Growth Management Plan amendments by the County which affect any of the entities listed in Objective 1. 1. Policy 1.3: The Collier County Comprehensive Planning Department shall continue to prepare and review the Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR) as an annual level of service monitoring report for the capital facilities included within the Growth Management Plan. The purpose of this report is to provide the affected entities with the necessary information to evaluate and coordinate level of service standards. Policy Achievement Analysis: The County recommends that this Policy be updated to reflect that the Comprehensive Planning Department recently became the Comprehensive Planning Section. Policy 1.3 requires the Collier County Comprehensive Planning Department to prepare and review an annual level of service monitoring report for the facilities included within the Growth Management Plan. The purpose of this report is to provide the affected entities with the information in order to evaluate and coordinate level of service standards. This task is incorporated into the County's Annual Update & Inventory Report (AUIR) for the County's capital facilities. OBJECTIVE 2: The County shall coordinate its land use planning strategy, including an assessment of proposed development, with that of other governmental and private entities. Objective Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends the text remains as written. With regard to other governmental and non - governmental entities, as well as the general public, the County takes due care that all matters coming before the Board of County Commissioners with regard to land use changes are properly noticed and advertised, and that there is a public opportunity for all interested parties to present comments and recommendations to the Commission. Additionally, Collier County's proposed GMP amendments and Land Development Code (LDC) changes are either available online, in other electronic version, or as 2 Intergovernmental Coordination Element printed documents. In addition, all land use- related documents are available to anyone upon request for a minimal copying fee. - Policy 2.1: Collier County will continue to identify, develop, and pursue areas where intergovernmental land use planning and level of service agreements are needed between the County and respective governmental or private entities. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends minor text change. Agreements should not be limited to governments and entities within Collier County. Collier County recommends expanding to "appropriate" governmental or private entities. Policy 2.6: The County shall continue to coordinate with The District School Board of Collier County for collaborative planning and decision making on population projections, the public school site selection for new public educational and ancillary facilities, and the location and extension of public facilities subject to concurrency, to support existing and proposed public educational facilities in accordance with the general Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and as subsequently amended and restated, with an effective date of December 2008, and the School Board Review (SBR) Interlocal Agreement adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends the text be revised to reflect new dates or generalize text so that dates are not specified. Public Comment from 3 -15 -10 EAR Public Meeting: Better coordination between School Board (sitting) and County Government (locate schools where infrastructure is available or planned). Policy 2.6 requires that the County coordinate with the Collier County School Board on the site selection for new public educational plants and ancillary plants and the provision of infrastructure, particularly roads, to support existing and proposed public educational plants and ancillary plants in accordance with the two Interlocal Agreements adopted in accordance with Sections 163.3177(6)(h) and 163.31777, Florida Statutes, on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners. This policy should be revised to remove dates and or revise dates. As an alternative, text should be revised so that specific dates of agreements are not specified. Policy 2.7: Collier County hereby adopts, as part of this Intergovernmental Coordination Element, the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council's Rule 29I -7, Florida Administrative Code, dated April 1994, which establishes a voluntary regional dispute process to reconcile differences on planning, growth management, and other issues among local governments, regional agencies and private interests. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends the text be revised to reflect new dates and requirements. 3 Intergovernmental Coordination Element Policy 2.7 incorporates into the Growth Management Plan, by reference, the Southwest Florida - - Regional Planning Council's (SWFRPC's) Dispute Resolution, Rule 29I -7, dated April 1994. This policy should be revise to include portions of Rule 29I -7 have been updated since 1994 and date will change per new SB360 -2009 requirement. Collier County recommends amending references to date or update dates, and to include new requirement for mandatory mediation (SB360 -2009, amending §186.509). Policy 2.8: The County shall coordinate with the South Water Management District and other regulatory agencies in implementing the Growth Management Plan. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends correcting SFWMD name. Policy 2.8 requires the County to coordinates with the South Water Management District and other regulatory agencies. This is an on- ongoing task. Collier County recommends including "Florida" to correct the name of the cited agency. Policy 2.9: The County shall continue to coordinate with The District School Board of Collier County for the regulatory review of residential development for school concurrency, in accordance with Section 1633180(13) Florida Statutes. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends minor text revisions. Policy 2.9 requires the County to coordinates with The District School Board of Collier County in regard to the review of residential development for school concurrency. This is an on- ongoing task. Collier County recommends including a comma that is missing prior to Florida Statutes, and referring to Section 163.3180 only. OBJECTIVE 3: Collier County shall develop procedures to identify and implement joint planning areas for the purposes of municipal annexation, municipal incorporation and joint infrastructure service areas. Objective Achievement Analvsis: Collier County recommends the text remains as written. Section 9J -5.015 (3) (c) 4., Florida Administrative Code, requires the Intergovernmental Coordination Element (ICE) to: "Provide procedures to identify and implement joint planning areas for the purposes of annexation, municipal incorporation and joint infiastructure service areas." This is the only provision within the State's ICE Rule that is related to annexation. 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L) Q (p 01 O U Ov -0 w m v m tko t4 0 a o o 0o o -a L J U! U w U '^ C L oc `O Q E Lo w .Q W L E 4D 3 p Q Z N z SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES 2011 EVALUATION & APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) Future Land Use Element Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Element should be revised to reflect the proper formatting of Goals, Objectives and Policies, as defined below. Goal: General statement that defines what the Element will ultimately achieve. Objective: A more specific statement than the stated Goal; describes actions that will help achieve the goal(s). Policies: Specific statements that provide directives on how to achieve the objectives and ultimately the Element's goal(s). Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Element should be revised to reflect Department name changes, designee changes, renumbering due to objective and/or policy additions and/or deletions, and grammatical changes. Policy 1.4: Revise to allow for, but not mandate, the creation of a District (perhaps replace "shall" with "may "). Policy 2.1: Revise to correct the CIE Policy reference. Policy 2.4: If changes are made to the Density Rating System to delete the Traffic Congestion Area density reduction factor, as proposed, then revise this policy to delete that reference. If changes are made to Policy 6.3 to delete reference to the affordable housing provision, as proposed, then revise this policy to delete that reference. Policy 2.5: Revise to reflect the existence of the TCMAs (perhaps replace "shall designate" on first line with "has designated "). Policy 4.5 Revise to recognize the periodic update (perhaps replace the last sentence with a commitment to periodically update the inventory). Policy 4.7: Revise to specify that a redevelopment plan may only be prepared by the County or its agent unless first approved by the Board, to add reference to the h=okalee Redevelopment Plan, and to correct the date reference. Policy 5.3: Revise to clarify changes to the Urban designation refers to the new designation of lands as Urban (perhaps replace "changes" in the third line with "addition "). FLUE SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Policy S.14: Revise as necessary to reflect the changed status and contents of the Inter -local Agreements as well as any changes necessary to correlate with the Public School Facilities Element. Objective 6: Revise to reference the establishment of TCMAs in past tense (perhaps replace "are hereby" in the last sentence with "have been "). Policy 6.3: Revise paragraph e) to begin with a verb so as to follow the sentence structure (perhaps add "Providing" before "Vehicular "); delete paragraph d) referring to the affordable housing provision; and, make correlating change to Transportation Element Policy 5.5. Objective 7: Revise to reference reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (perhaps add "reduce greenhouse gas emissions," on the second line after "policies, ". Policy 7.3: Revise for proper wording (perhaps replace "and their interconnection points" with "and/or provide interconnection(s)." Policy 7.7: Revise to update the Division name. Density Rating System — Conversion of Commercial Zoning Bonus: Revise to prohibit applicability within the CHHA. Density Rating System — Affordable- Workforce Housing Bonus: Revise to prohibit applicability within the CHHA. Density Rating System - Traffic Congestion Area: Delete, and replace with a Coastal High Hazard Area density reduction factor; so reflect this on the FLUM; make correlating changes to all GMP references to this provision; and, revise both the Roadway Access and Proximity to Mixed Use Activity Center or Interchange Activity Center (residential density bands) bonuses to replace reference to this provision with CHHA reference. Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict: Revise to reduce allowable density for residential -only projects within the CHHA to a maximum of 4 DU /A; revise the Master Planned Activity Center provision for clarity, and possible substantive change. Rural Fringe Mixed Use District: Revise to clarify the District only applies to A -zoned lands; to correct a miss - numbering in the RFMUD Sending Lands designation; and, revise the Exemption provision to clarify the applicability of "expansion" and to delete unneeded text from the Exemption title. Overlays and Special Features, Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay: Revise, if possible, to provide clarity to this Overlay and/or related FLUE provisions. Future Land Use Map: Revise the CHHA boundary to correlate with any CHHA boundary description change made in CCME Policy 12.2.5. 2 FLUE SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Planning Horizon Issue: Revise the various planning horizons in the GMP to be consistent. Designation /District/Subdistrict Relationship: Revise throughout to clarify the relationship between Designations, Districts and Subdistricts. Map FLUE -I4 Existing Zoning Consistent with FLUE by Policy, Immokalee Area: Delete; replacement map to be adopted into the Immokalee Area Master Plan to correlate with new Policy 6.1.9 in that Master Plan. 3 FL UE SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Assessment of the Success and Shortcomings and Recommendations for the Future Land Use Element A. Introduction and Background The Future Land Use Element (FLUE) of the Collier County Growth Management Plan (GMP) establishes the geographic framework for growth and development in Collier County. As such, the FLUE is the most frequently amended portion of the GMP. Since the adoption of the County's 2004 EAR -based Amendments in January 2007, the FLUE has been amended on six occasions. The FLUE includes three major sections: an Overview, the Implementation Section, and a Support Document containing land use data and analysis. The purpose of the Overview is to provide an introduction as to the purpose, basis and underlying concepts and special issues addressed by the FLUE. The Implementation Strategy is where the Element is brought into legal effect. Included within this section are the Goals, Objectives, Policies and the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and correlating Future Land Use Designation Description Section. Collier County's FLUE gives emphasis to the future land use categories (designations) contained in the Future Land Use Designation Description Section of the Implementation Strategy. The Support Document is comprised of land use data and analysis which provides a basis for the Implementation Strategy and serves to meet the requirements of Section 9J- 5.006, Florida Administrative Code, minimum requirements for the FLUE. The overall purpose of the FLUE is to guide decision - making with regard to regulatory, financial and programmatic matters pertaining to land use. This Element controls the location, type, intensity and timing of new or revised uses of land. The land use strategy is closely coordinated with the County's strategy for the provision of public facilities, as described in the Capital Improvements and Public Facility Elements (and Sub - elements) of the GMP and with the strategies to protect and conserve natural resources as found in the Conservation and Coastal Management Element. HB 697 was enacted by the Florida Legislature in ' 2008, and now, in part, is codified within Ch. 163.3177(6)(a) and (d). It requires the future land use plan to discourage urban sprawl, to be based upon energy - efficient land use patterns and to include greenhouse gas reduction strategies. All of these requirements are addressed in the existing Objectives and Policies within the FLUE, as noted in the assessment below. HB 697 also requires the future land use map to "identify and depict ... energy conservation" Collier County has no energy conservation features, such as the DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center in DeSoto County, to depict on its future land use map. Instead, energy conservation measures occur at a micro scale, e.g. solar panels on individual single family dwellings. B. Objective Analysis OBJECTIVE 1: Unless otherwise permitted in this Growth Management Plan, new or revised uses of land shall be consistent with designations outlined on the Future Land Use Map. The Future Land Use Map and companion Future Land Use Designations, Districts and Sub - districts shall be binding on all Development Orders effective with the adoption of this Growth Management Plan. Standards and permitted uses for each Future Land Use District and Subdistrict are identified in the Designation Description Section. Through the magnitude, location and configuration of its components, the Future Land Use Map is designed to coordinate land use 1 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT with the natural environment including topography, soil and other resources; promote a sound economy; coordinate coastal population densities with the Regional Hurricane Evacuation Plan; and discourage unacceptable levels of urban sprawl. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only, no change is proposed] Policy Relevance: Policy 1.4: The CONSERVATION Future Land Use Designation shall include a Future Land Use District. Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy has existed in the FLUE since the GMP was adopted in 1989. A District has never been created - or needed - in this Designation. However, the potential remains for a District to be created. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, but should be revised to allow for, but not mandate, the creation of a District (perhaps replace "shall" with "may "). OBJECTIVE 2: The coordination of land uses with the availability of public facilities shall be accomplished through the Concurrency Management System of the Capital Improvements Element and implemented through the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance of the Land Development Code. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only, no change is proposed] Policy Relevance: Policy 2.1: The County shall prepare annually the Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR) on Public Facilities which shall include a determination of the existing conditions of capital public facilities, determine the remaining available capacity, forecast future needs in the five year capital improvement schedule and identify needed improvements and funding to maintain the level of service adopted in Policy 1.1.5 of the Capital Improvements Element Policv Achievement Analysis: The annual preparation of an AUIR continues to be a valuable tool for Collier County. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, but should be revised to correct the CIE Policy reference. Policy 2.4 Pursuant to Rule 9J- 5.0055(6)(a) 3., Florida Administrative Code and the Urban Infill and Urban Redevelopment Strategy contained in this Element, development located within the South U.S. 41 Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) (See Map TR-4) may be exempt from transportation concurrency requirements, so long as impacts to the transportation system are mitigated using the procedures set forth in Policy 5.5 of the Transportation Element. Developments within the South U.S. 41 TCEA that obtain an exception from concurrency requirements for transportation, pursuant to the certification process described in Transportation Element, Policy 5.5, and that include affordable housing (as per Section 2.06.00 the Collier County Land Development Code, as amended) as part of their plan of development shall not be subject to the Traffic Congestion Density Reduction requirement as contained in the Density Rating System of this Element. 2 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT Developments within the Northwest and East - Central TCMAs that meet the requirements of FLUE Policies 6.1 through 6.5, and Transportation Policies 5.7 and 5.8, and that include affordable housing (as per Section 2.06.00 of the Collier County Land Development Code, as amended) as part of their plan of development shall not be subject to the Traffic Congestion Density Reduction requirement as contained in the Density Rating System of this Element. Developments within the South U.S. 41 TCEA that do not obtain certification pursuant to Policy 5.6 of the Transportation Element shall meet all concurrency requirements. Whether or not a concurrency exception is requested, developments shall be subject to a concurrency review for the purpose of reserving capacity for those trips associated with the development and maintaining accurate counts of the remaining capacity on the roadway network. Policy Achievement Anal For the most part, the provisions of this Policy remain viable and appropriate. This Policy mostly remains relevant and should be retained but revised. If changes are made to the Density Rating System to delete the Traffic Congestion Area density reduction factor, as proposed later in this FLUE Assessment, then this policy should be revised to delete that reference. Similarly, reference to the affordable housing provision should be deleted if that same change is made to Policy 6.3, as proposed later in this FLUE Assessment. Policy 2.5 The County shall designate Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMA) to encourage compact urban development where an integrated and connected network of roads is in place that provides multiple, viable alternative travel paths or modes for common trips. Performance within each TCMA shall be measured based on the percentage of lane miles meeting the LOS described in Policies 1.3 and 1.4 of the Transportation Element. Standards within TCMAs are provided in Policy 5.8 of the Transportation Element. New Development within each TCMA shall be consistent with the criteria set forth in Objective 6, and Policies 6.1 through 6.5 of this Element. The following Transportation Concurrency Management Areas are hereby designated: 1. Northwest TCMA —.This area is bounded by the Collier - Lee County Line on the north side; the west side of the 1 -75 right -of -way on the east side; Pine Ridge Road on the south side; and, the Gulf of Mexico on the west side (See Map TR -5). 2. East Central TCMA — This area is bounded by Pine Ridge Road on the north side; Collier Boulevard on the east side; Davis Boulevard on the south side, and; Livingston Road (extended) on the west side (See Map TR -6). Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County has designated both referenced TCMAs. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, but should, be revised to reflect the existence of the TCMAs (perhaps replace "shall designate" on first line with "has designated "). OBJECTIVE 4: In order to improve coordination of land uses with natural and historic resources, public facilities, economic development, housing and urban design, the Future Land Use Element shall be continually refined through detailed planning. Future studies might address specific geographic or issue areas. All future studies must be consistent with the Growth Management Plan and further its intent. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change is proposed] FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT Policv Relevance: Policy 4.5: An Industrial Land Use Study has been developed and a summary of the Study has been incorporated into the support document of this Growth Management Plan. The Study includes a detailed inventory of industrial uses, projections of demand for industrial land, and recommendations for future land use allocations and locational criteria. Subsequent to completion of the Economic Element of this Growth Management Plan, adopted in December 2003, staff shall prepare an update to the Industrial Land Use Study. Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy provides historical reference to an Industrial Land Use Study. Collier County has prepared an update to the Study, by updating the Industrial inventory, about every 2 -3 years, depending upon staffing and workload. Such updates should continue to be prepared. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, but should be revised to recognize the periodic update (perhaps replace the last sentence with a commitment to periodically update the inventory). Policy 4.7: The Board of County Commissioners may consider whether to adopt redevelopment plans for existing commercial and residential areas. Such plans may include alternative land uses, modifications to development standards, and incentives that may be necessary to encourage redevelopment. The Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Plan was adopted by the Board on March 14, 2000; it encompasses the Bayshore Drive corridor and the triangle area formed by US 41 East, Davis Boulevard and Airport- Pulling Road. Other specific areas that may be considered by the Board of County Commissioners for redevelopment include, but are not necessarily limited to: a. Pine Ridge Road, between U.S. 41 North and Goodlette -Frank Road; b. U.S. 41 North in Naples Park; and, c. Bonita Beach Road between Vanderbilt Drive and the west end of Little Hickory Shores #1 Subdivision. Policy Achievement Analysis: The only redevelopment plans approved by the Board are within the boundaries of a CRA (Bayshore /Gateway Triangle and Immokalee). Preparation of redevelopment plans in the future, as may be directed by the Board, remains an appropriate planning opportunity. Omitted from this Policy is reference to the Immokalee Redevelopment Plan. Also, the referenced date is incorrect. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, but should be revised to specify that such a redevelopment plan may only be prepared by the County or its agent unless first approved by the Board, to add reference to the Immokalee Redevelopment Plan, and to correct the date reference. Policy 4.8: Maintain and update, on an annual basis, the following demographic and land use information: existing permanent population, existing seasonal population, projected population, existing dwelling units, and projected dwelling units. Included with this database shall be a forecast of the geographic distribution of anticipated growth. 4 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT Population estimates and projections shall be based upon the most recent population bulletin from the University of Florida's Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR), except where decennial census estimates are available. For the annually updated Capital, Improvement Plan, on a continuously rolling basis, population projections shall be calculated for all public facilities using BEBR's medium range growth rate. Population definitions are provided in Policy 1.2 of the Capital Improvement Element. Policy Achievement Anal Collier County prepares the information required by this Policy and should continue to do so. However, the County should evaluate the presently -used geographic distribution areas (Planning Communities) for appropriateness of boundaries. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained as written. OBJECTIVE 5: In order to promote sound planning, protect environmentally sensitive lands and habitat for listed species while protecting private property rights, ensure compatibility of land uses and further the implementation of the Future Land Use Element, the following general land use policies shall be implemented upon the adoption of the Growth Management Plan. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change is proposed] Policy Relevance: Policy 5.3: Discourage unacceptable levels of urban sprawl in order to minimize the cost of community facilities by: confining urban intensity development to areas designated as Urban on the Future Land Use Map; requiring that any changes to the Urban Designated Areas be contiguous to an existing Urban Area boundary; and, encouraging the use of creative land use planning techniques and innovative approaches to development in the County's Agricultural /Rural designated area, which will better serve to protect environmentally sensitive areas, maintain the economic viability of agriculture and other predominantly rural land uses, and provide for cost efficient delivery of public facilities and services. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County implements this Policy through the provisions of the Urban designation as well as the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District and Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, but should be revised to clarify changes to the Urban designation refers to the new designation of lands as Urban (perhaps replace "changes" in the third line with "addition "). Public Comment (Community Meeting held on 1125110): Public stated, regarding below item at FLUE Policy 5.6 ( "encourage "experimental" zoning change the TDR program to require use of TDR 's to obtain additional density (cluster housing, guesthouses). Policy 5.14: Public educational plants and ancillary plants: a. Existing public educational plants and ancillary plants: The sites containing existing public educational plants (schools and associated on -site facilities, including sports stadiums, 5 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT gymnasiums and recreation areas) and ancillary plants (support facilities, including administrative offices, transportation facilities, maintenance yards, and bus barns) are depicted on the Future Land Use Map Series and Public School Facilities Element Map Series. This includes four sites where educational plants have been approved but construction either has not commenced or is not completed. More detailed descriptions or depictions of all of the sites containing these existing educational plants and ancillary plants are contained in the FLUE Support Document. Expansion of these educational plants and ancillary plants on these existing sites, as well as expansions to the sites themselves, are subject to the provisions outlined in the general Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and as subsequently amended and restated, with an effective date of December 2008, and subject to the implementing land development regulations to be adopted; and, shall be subject to the School Board Review (SBR) Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and subject to the implementing land development regulations. b. Existing sites for future public educational plants: The Collier County School Board has acquired numerous sites for which educational plants are planned for future development; these sites contain no existing educational plants. These sites are consistent with locational criteria established by the SBR Interlocal Agreement and as contained in the FLUE, GGAMP, or LAMP, as applicable, and are allowed within the existing zoning district on the property. These sites are depicted on the Future Land Use Map Series and Public School Facilities Element Map Series. Development of the mapped sites shall be subject to the provisions of the general Interlocal Agreement adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and as subsequently amended and restated, with an effective date of December 2008, and subject to the implementing land development regulations to be adopted; and, shall be subject to the School Board Review (SBR) Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and subject to the implementing land development regulations. c. Existing sites for future public ancillary plants: The Collier County School Board has acquired sites for which ancillary plants are planned for future development; these sites contain no existing ancillary plants. These sites are consistent with locational criteria established by the SBR Interlocal Agreement and as contained in the FLUE, GGAMP, or TAMP, as applicable, and are allowed within the existing zoning district on the property. These sites are depicted on the Future Land Use Map Series and Public School Facilities Element Map Series. Development of the mapped sites shall be subject to the provisions of the general Interlocal Agreement adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and as subsequently amended and restated, with an effective date of December 2008, and subject to the implementing land development regulations to be adopted; and, shall be subject to the School Board Review (SBR) Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and subject to the implementing land development regulations. d. Future sites for public educational plants and ancillary plants: As additional sites for educational plants and ancillary plants are acquired by the Collier County School Board and deemed to be consistent with the FLUE, GGAMP, or TAMP, as applicable, and allowed by existing zoning on the site, these sites will be added to the Future Land Use Map Series and Public School Facilities Element Map Series, as provided for in the general Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and as subsequently amended and restated, with an effective date of December 2008, and subject to the implementing land development regulations to be adopted; and, shall be subject to and the School Board 6 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT Review (SBR) Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners. Future development of these sites will be subject to the provisions of the aforementioned general Interlocal Agreement and SBR Interlocal Agreement, and subject to the implementing land development regulations. Prior to site acquisition, the Collier County School District will provide notification to property owners as follows: 1) for sites located within the Urban Designated Area of the Future Land Use Element of the Growth Management Plan, notices shall be sent to all owners of property within 500 linear feet of the property lines of the site under consideration for acquisition; 2) for sites not located within the Urban Designated Area of the FLUE of the Growth Management Plan, notices shall be sent to all owners of property within 1,000 linear feet of the property lines of the site under consideration for acquisition. At the public hearing to consider the land acquisition, all public commentary received as a result of these notices will be provided to the Collier County School Board. e. Zoning district provisions for future educational plants: Except to the extent that such would be in conflict with the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District adopted on June 19, 2002, or the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay adopted on October 22, 2002, all future educational plants shall be allowed in zoning districts as follows: (1) Educational plants are prohibited in the Residential Tourist (RT), Golf Course (GC), Conservation (CON), Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicle Campground (TTRVC), Business Park (BP), and Industrial (1) zoning districts. (2) Educational plants are permitted by right in all other zoning districts. However, for a high school facility to be located in any residential zoning district, or Estates (E) zoning district, or residential component of a PUD, a formal compatibility review and determination is required, as set forth in the general Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and as subsequently amended and restated, with an effective date of December 2008, and the School Board Review (SBR) Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners. f. Zoning district provisions for future ancillary plants: Except to the extent that such would be in conflict with the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District adopted on June 19, 2002, or the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay adopted on October 22, 2002, all future ancillary plants shall be allowed in zoning districts as follows: (1) Ancillary plants are prohibited in the Residential Single Family (RSF -1 through RSF -6), Mobile Home (MH), Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicle Campground (TTRVC), Golf Course (GC), and Conservation (CON) zoning districts. (2) Ancillary plants are permitted by right in the General Commercial (C -4), Heavy Commercial (C -5), and Industrial (1) zoning districts. (3) Ancillary plants are permitted by conditional use approval in all other zoning districts. Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy recognizes and implements the two Inter -local Agreements adopted in 2003 by the BCC and Collier County School Board. Since then, one of the Agreements has been superseded (adopted in 2008 along with the Public School Facilities Element), the other one has expired and its replacement is presently being negotiated. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, but should be revised as necessary to reflect the changed status and contents of the Agreements as well as any changes necessary to correlate with the Public School Facilities Element. 7 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT Objective 6 Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMAs) are geographically compact areas designated in local government comprehensive plans where intensive development exists, or such development is planned. New development within a TCMA shall occur in a manner that will ensure an adequate level of mobility (as defined in Policy 5.8 of the Transportation Element) and further the achievement of the following identified important state planning goals and policies: discouraging the proliferation of urban sprawl, protecting natural resources, protecting historic resources, maximizing the efficient use of existing public facilities, and promoting public transit, bicycling, walking and other alternatives to the single occupant automobile. Transportation Concurrency Management Areas are hereby established in the specific geographic areas described in Policy 2.5 of this Element. Objective Achievement Analysis: TCMAs remain a viable transportation management tool. This Objective is still appropriate, all the more so given the requirements and direction of HB 697 enacted by the Florida Legislature in 2008. This Objective remains relevant and should be retained, but should be revised to reference the establishment of TCMAs in past tense (perhaps replace "are hereby" in the last sentence with "have been "). Public Comment (Community Meeting held on 1125110): Public stated County should reserve right -of -way for light rail. Policy Relevance: Policy 6.3: In order to be exempt from link specific concurrency, new residential development or redevelopment within Collier County's designated Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMAs) shall utilize at least two of the following Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies, as may be applicable: a) Including neighborhood commercial uses within a residential project. b) Providing transit shelters within the development (must be coordinated with Collier County Transit). c) Providing bicycle and pedestrian facilities, with connections to abutting commercial properties. d) Including affordable housing (minimum of 25% of the units) within the development. e) Vehicular access to abutting commercial properties. Policy Achievement Analysis: This Policy is mostly still appropriate, all the more so given the requirements and direction of HB 697 enacted by the Florida Legislature in 2008. The need for affordable housing is greatly lessened so paragraph d) is no longer appropriate. This Policy remains mostly relevant and should be retained, but paragraph e) should be revised to begin with a verb so as to follow the sentence structure (perhaps add "Providing" before "Vehicular "), paragraph d) should be deleted, and a correlating change should be made to Transportation Element Policy 5.5. OBJECTIVE 7 In an effort to support the Dover, Kohl & Partners publication, Toward Better Places: The Community Character Plan for Collier County, Florida, promote smart growth policies, and adhere to the existing development character of Collier County, the following policies shall be implemented for new development and redevelopment projects, where applicable. 8 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT Objective Achievement Analysis: The direction provided by this Objective is still appropriate, all the more so given the requirements and direction of HB 697 enacted by the Florida Legislature in 2008. Comprehensive Planning staff reviews all rezone and conditional use petitions for compliance with the Policies under this Objective. This Objective remains relevant and should be retained, but should be revised to reference reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (perhaps add "reduce greenhouse gas emissions," on the second line after "policies, ". Public Comment (Community Meeting held on 1125110): Public stated encourage smart growth principles — mixed use, urban infill, walkable communities, alternate transportation modes, and more green space. Policy Relevance: Policy 7.3 All new and existing developments shall be encouraged to connect their local streets and their interconnection points with adjoining neighborhoods or other developments regardless of land use type. Policy Achievement Analysis: The direction provided by this Policy is still appropriate, all the more so given the requirements and direction of HB 697 enacted by the Florida Legislature in 2008. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, but should be revised for proper wording as connecting interconnection points is nonsensical (perhaps replace "and their interconnection points" with "and/or provide interconnection(s)." Public Comment (Community Meeting held on 3115110): Public stated stress interconnection and continuity. Policy 7.7 The Community Development and Environmental Services Division will continue to research smart growth practices in an effort to improve the future of Collier County by specifically addressing land use and transportation planning techniques for inclusion in future land development regulations. Policy Achievement Analysis: The direction provided by this Policy is still appropriate, all the more so given the requirements and direction of HB 697 enacted by the Florida Legislature in 2008. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, but should be revised to update the Division name to reflect 2010 reorganization. C. Future Land Use Designation Description — Assessment of Select Provisions In addition to the above Assessment of FLUE GOPs, staff provides below an Assessment of select portions of the Future Land Use Designation Description Section. Urban Designation, Density Rating System Residential Infill To encourage residential in -fill in areas of existing urban development outside of the Coastal High Hazard Area, a maximum of 3 residential dwelling units per gross acre may be added if the following criteria are met: 9 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT (a) The project is 20 acres or less in size; (b) At time of development, the project will be served by central public water and sewer; (c) The project is compatible with surrounding land uses; (d) The property in question has no common site development plan with adjacent property; (e) There is no common ownership with any adjacent parcels; (f) The parcel in question was not created to take advantage of the in -fill residential density bonus and was created before the adoption of this provision in the Growth Management Plan on January 10, 1989; (g) Of the maximum 3 additional units, one (1) dwelling unit per acre shall be transferred from Sending Lands; and, (h) Projects qualifying under this provision may increase the density administratively by a maximum of one dwelling unit per acre by transferring that additional density from Sending Lands. Provision Analysis: In the FLUE, the system currently contains both density bonuses and a density reduction. Within most parts of the Urban Area, the base (or minimum) eligible residential density (i.e., the number of units allowed per acre) is four units per gross acre and the maximum eligible density is 16 units per acre, with one exception; eligible density is not an entitlement. This system allows a residential project, or the residential portion of a mixed -use project, to request increased residential density above the base density, or to lose density, if the project meets certain criteria. There are seven density bonus provisions and one density reduction provision. A project may, or may not, be eligible for any number or combination of these bonuses. The Residential Infill bonus has existed since the GMP was adopted in 1989 and has been used numerous times. However, as part of the Rural Fringe GMP amendments adopted in 2002, this bonus provision was modified to increase the eligible property size from 10 to 20 acres, and to add the requirement that part of the density bonus be derived from TDR credits obtained from RFMUD Sending Lands. The purpose of requiring TDR credits was to help insure the success of the TDR program. It has not worked; since the 2002 amendment, this bonus provision has rarely been used — perhaps once or twice. Though the purpose for requiring. use of TDR credits remains valid, that requirement has stifled the use of this bonus provision intended to encourage infill development. Staff and the Planning Commission recommend the TDR requirement be eliminated. However, the Board of County Commissioners determined this provision should remain unchanged Urban Designation, Density Rating System Traffic Congestion Area: If the project lies within the Traffic Congestion Area, an area identified as subject to long range traffic congestion, one dwelling unit per gross acre would be subtracted from the eligible base density of four dwelling units per acre. The Traffic Congestion Boundary is shown on the Future Land Use Map and consists of the western coastal Urban Designated Area seaward of a boundary marked by Airport- Pulling Road (including an extension north to the Lee County boundary.) Davis Boulevard, County Barn Road, and Rattlesnake Hammock Road consistent with the Mixed Use Activity Center's residential density band located at the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Rattlesnake Hammock Road and County Road 951 (including an extension to the east, but exclusive of the outlying Urban designated areas of Copeland, Port of the Islands, Plantation Island, and Chokoloskee). Properties adjacent to the Traffic Congestion Area shall be considered part of the Traffic Congestion Area if their only access is to a road forming the boundary of the Area; however, if that property also has an access point to a road not forming the boundary of the Traffic the Traffic Congestion Area it will not be 10 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT subject to the density reduction. Furthermore, the density reduction shall not apply to developments located within the South U.S. 41 TCEA (as identified within Transportation Element, Map TR-4, and Transportation Element Policies 5.5 and 5.6, and FLUE Policy 2.4) that obtain an exception from concurrency requirements for transportation, pursuant to the certification process described in Transportation Element Policy 5.6, and that include affordable housing (as per Section 2.7.7 of the Collier County Land Development Code, as amended) as part of the plan of development This reduction shall likewise not be applied to developments within the Northwest and East - Central TCMAs that meet the requirements of FLUE Policies 6.1 through 6.5, and Transportation Element Policies 5.7 and 5.8, and that include Affordable Housing (as per Section 2.7.7. of the Collier County Land Development Code, as amended) as part of the plan of development Provision Anal The Traffic Congestion Area, which is depicted on the FLUM, is the only density reduction provision in the FLUE. If a proposed rezoning project is within the Traffic Congestion Area, defined as "an area identified as subject to long range traffic congestion," one dwelling unit per gross acre is deducted. The Traffic Congestion Area density reduction has existed since the GMP was adopted in 1989. It was intended as a means of reducing long -range traffic impacts of new development within that portion of the coastal urban area that was considered to be subject to traffic congestion in the long term; due to physical and social constraints in this area, construction of new major roads and significant widening of existing roads would not be possible. However, it has not been successful in limiting density because the Density Rating System includes various density bonuses that are applicable within this area, thereby allowing the 1 DU /A density reduction to be counteracted. Also, many projects, especially larger ones, do not build out at their approved density; therefore the desired lower density may result without this regulatory feature. Finally, Transportation staff has since determined this density reduction is not needed. The County has adopted a "checkbook' concurrency system that, in many ways, obviates the need for the Traffic Congestion reduction factor. For these reasons, staff proposes deletion of this provision — as was previously proposed in the 2004 EAR. Also as proposed in the 2004 EAR, staff recommends a new density reduction factor be added in, place of the Traffic Congestion Area - a Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) density reduction factor for properties lying within the CHHA. The CHHA, depicted on the FLUM, is, as would be expected, more closely related to reduction of hurricane evacuation impacts, a concern for all coastal communities. Also, a CHHA density reduction factor would not be as much of a disincentive to urban infill as it would incorporate a smaller portion of the urban area — the CHHA is smaller than the Traffic Congestion Area. Staff and the Planning Commission recommend the Traffic Congestion Area density reduction factor be deleted and replaced with a Coastal High Hazard Area density reduction factor and so reflected on the FLUM; that correlating changes be made to all GMP references to the Traffic Congestion Area; and, that both the Roadway Access and Proximity to Mixed Use Activity Center or Interchange Activity Center (residential density bands) bonuses be revised to replace reference to Traffic Congestion Area with CHHA reference; and, revise the Conversion of Commercial Bonus to prohibit its application within the CHHA. The Affordable- Workforce Housing Density Bonus would continue to apply within the CHHA. The Board of County Commissioners concurred, except that they determined the Affordable - Workforce Housing Density Bonus provision also should be prohibited within the CHHA. 11 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT [Recommendation from October 8, 2010 Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Comments to the DCA on Proposed EAR (Comment 414): "Please provide analyses to establish the impact of deleting the Traffic Congestion Area Density reduction factor and replacing it with the Coastal High Hazard Area reduction factor. Should substantial additional development occur from this amendment, the department recommends that an Area Wide Traffic Study be conducted and supporting documentation provided to establish that adequate capacity will be available for new trips that will impact state facilities for the long -term horizon year and short -term year 2015 conditions. " Collier Coup response: There are approximately 480 acres of land zoned A, Rural Agricultural that could potentially be rezoned to residential zoning districts within the area presently encompassed by the Traffic Congestion Area that would no longer be if the recommended amendment was adopted; this would yield a potential density increase of 806 dwelling units. However, it is reasonable to assume that not all of this land will be rezoned to residential zoning districts, rather some may be developed under the "A" zoning district which allows a variety of institutional uses (child care center, church, nursing home, private school, social and fraternal organizations, retail plant nursery, etc.) and essential services (fire /police /emergency medical service stations, public parks, government offices, etc.), and some may rezone to residential at a density not utilizing this amendment. Assuming a 75% rezone rate utilizing the increased density allowance, the potential density increase of the recommended amendment would be 605 DUs. Based upon property locations, these DUs could be distributed throughout the affected area, from along US 41 North near the Lee County line to east of Collier Blvd. along US 41 East. Urban Designation, Urban Commercial District, Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict (partial excerpt) Mixed Use Activity Centers have been designated on the Future Land Use Map Series identified in the Future Land Use Element. The locations are based on intersections of major roads and on spacing criteria. When this Plan was originally adopted in 1989, there were 21 Activity Centers. There are now 19 Activity Centers, listed below, which comprise approximately 3,000 acres; this includes 3 Interchange Activity Centers (#4, 9, 10) which will be discussed separately under the Interchange Activity Center Subdistrict. Two Activity Centers, #19 and 21, have been deleted as they are now within the incorporated City of Marco Island. # 1 Immokalee Road and Airport- Pulling Road # 2 US 41 and Immokalee Road # 3 Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard # 4 1 -75 and Immokalee Road (Interchange Activity Center) # 5 US 41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road # 6 Davis Boulevard and Santa Barbara Boulevard # 7 Rattlesnake- Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard # 8 Airport - Pulling Road and Golden Gate Parkway # 9 1 -75 and Collier Boulevard and Davis Boulevard (Interchange Activity Center) #10 1 -75 and Pine Ridge Road (Interchange Activity Center) #11 Vanderbilt Beach Road and Airport- Pulling Road #12 US 41 and Pine Ridge Road #13 Airport- Pulling Road and Pine Ridge Road #14 Goodlette -Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway #15 Golden Gate Parkway and Coronado Boulevard #16 US 41 and Airport- Pulling Road #17 US 41 and Rattlesnake- Hammock Road #18 US 41 and Collier Boulevard #20 US 41 and Wiggins Pass Road 12 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT The Mixed -Use Activity Center concept is designed to concentrate almost all new commercial zoning in locations where traffic impacts can readily be accommodated, to avoid strip and disorganized patterns of commercial development, and to create focal points within the community. Mixed Use Activity Centers are intended to be mixed -use in character. Further, they are generally intended to be developed at a human - scale, to be pedestrian- oriented, and to be interconnected with abutting projects — whether commercial or residential. Street, pedestrian pathway and bike lane interconnections with abutting properties, where possible and practicable, are encouraged. Allowable land uses in Mixed Use Activity Centers include the full array of commercial uses, residential uses, institutional uses, hotellmotel uses at a maximum density of 26 units per acre, community facilities, and other land uses as generally allowed in the Urban designation. The actual mix of the various land uses shall be determined during the rezoning process based on consideration of the factors listed below. Except as restricted below under the provision for Master Planned Activity Centers, all Mixed Use Activity Centers may be developed with any of the land uses allowed within this Subdistrict. For residential -only development, if a project is located within the boundaries of a Mixed Use Activity Center which is not within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict or Urban Coastal Fringe Subdistrict, up to 16 residential units per grow acre may be permitted. If such a project is located within the boundaries of a Mixed Use Activity Center which is within the Urban Coastal Fringe Subdistrict, the eligible density shall be limited to four dwelling units per acre, except as allows by the density rating system. If such a project is located within the boundaries of a Mixed Use Activity Center which is within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict, eligible density shall be as allowed by that Subdistrict. For a residential -only project located partially within and partially outside of an Activity Center, the density accumulated from the Activity Center portion of the project may be distributed throughout the project Mixed -use developments - whether consisting of residential units located above commercial uses, in an attached building, or in a freestanding building - are allowed and encouraged within Mixed Use Activity Centers. Density for such a project is calculated based upon the gross project acreage within the Activity Center. If such a project is located within the boundaries of a Mixed Use Activity Center which is not within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict and is not within the Coastal High Hazard Area, the eligible density is sixteen dwelling units per acre. If such a project is located within the boundaries of a Mixed Use Activity Center that is not within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict but is within the Coastal High Hazard Area, the eligible density shall be limited to four dwelling units per acre. If such a project is located within the boundaries of a Mixed Use Activity Center which is within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict, eligible density shall be as allowed by that Subdistrict. For a project located partially within and partially outside of an Activity Center, and the portion within an Activity Center is developed as mixed use, some of the density accumulated from the Activity Center portion of the project may be distributed to that portion of the project located outside of the Activity Center. In order to promote compact and walkable mixed use projects, where the density from a mixed use project is distributed outside the Activity Center boundary: (1) the mixed use component of the project within the Activity Center shall include a minimum of thirty percent (30 %) of the Activity Center - accumulated density; (2) the dwelling units distributed outside the Activity Center shall be located within one third (1/3) of a mile of the Activity Center boundary; and, 13 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT (3) the portion of the project within the Activity Center shall be developed at a human scale, be pedestrian- oriented, and be interconnected with the remaining portion of the project with pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Provision Analysis: Mixed Use Activity Centers (MUAC) allow almost all land uses (industrial uses are excluded) - the full array of commercial uses, mixed use (residential and commercial), residential uses, agricultural uses, community facility uses, essential services, etc. Most MUACs allow residential -only projects at the highest density allowed by the FLUE (16 DU /A), including most of the CHHA; the exception is those portions of MUACs within the Urban Coastal Fringe are capped at 4 DU /A. However, mixed use projects within the CHHA are capped at 4 DU /A. Further, the allowance for 16 DU /A is in contrast with most density bonus provisions which are not applicable within the CHHA, and the remaining ones that are proposed to be revised so as not to be applicable in the CHHA. Given the longstanding and continuing concern for development, especially residential, within the CHHA, CHHA density should be consistently limited. The County recommends the allowable density for residential -only projects within the CHHA be reduced to a maximum of 4 DU /A, the same as for mixed use projects. Urban Designation, Urban Commercial District, Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict (partial excerpt) Master Planned Activity Centers Any of the five Mixed Use Activity Centers listed below may be designated as a Master Planned Activity Center. A Master Planned Activity Center is one which has a unified plan of development in the form of a. Planned Unit Development, Development of Regional Impact or an area wide Development of Regional Impact. Property owners within such Mixed Use Activity Centers shall be required to utilize the Master Planned Activity Center process, as provided below. # 2 US 41 and Immokalee Road # 3 Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard # 5 US 41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road # 7 Rattlesnake- Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard #14 Goodlette -Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway In recognition of the benefit resulting from the coordination of planned land uses and coordinated access points to the public road network, Master Planned Activity Centers are encouraged through the allowance of flexibility in the boundaries, and thus location of uses permitted within a designated Mixed Use Activity Center. The boundaries of Master Planned Activity Centers depicted on the Future Land Use Map Series are understood to be flexible and subject to modification as provided for below. However, the acreage within the reconfigured Activity Center shall not exceed that within the existing Activity Center. The actual mix of land uses shall be determined using the criteria for other Mixed Use Activity Centers. All of the following criteria must be met for a project to qualify as a Master Planned Activity Center: 1. The applicant shall have unified control of the majority of a quadrant in a designated Activity Center. Majority of the quadrant shall be defined as at least 51% of the privately owned land within any Activity Center quadrant. However, if a property owner has less than 51% ownership within a quadrant, that property owner may still request a rezoning under the provisions of a Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict subject to the maximum acreage allowed in Paragraph 2 below. Property owners with less than 51% ownership are encouraged to incorporate vehicular and pedestrian accesses with adjacent properties 14 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT within the Activity Center. Any publicly owned land within the quadrant will be excluded from acreage calculations to determine unified control. 2. The allowable land uses for a Master Planned Activity Center shall be the same as for other designated Activity Centers; however, a Master Planned Activity Center encompassing the majority of the property in two or more quadrants shall be afforded the flexibility to redistribute a part or all of the allocation from one quadrant to another, to the extent of the unified control. The maximum amount of commercial uses allowed at Activity Center #3 (Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard) is 40 acres per quadrant for a total of 160 acres maximum in the entire Activity Center; the balance of the land area shall be, limited to non- commercial uses as allowed in Mixed Use Activity Centers. The maximum amount of commercial uses allowed at Activity Center #7 (Rattlesnake Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard) is 40 acres per quadrant, except that the northeast quadrant may have a total of 59 acres, for a total of 179 acres maximum in the entire Activity Center; the balance of the land area shall be limited to non - commercial uses as allowed in Mixed Use Activity Centers. With respect to the +/- 19 acres in the northeast quadrant of Activity Center #7, said acreage lying adjacent to the east of the Hammock Park Commerce Center PUD, commercial development (exclusive of the allowed "1/4 mile support medical uses ") shall be limited to a total of 185,000 square feet of the following uses: personal indoor self - storage facilities — this use shall occupy no greater than 50% of the total (185,000) building square feet; offices for various contractor /builder construction trade specialists inclusive of the offices of related professional disciplines and services that typically serve those construction businesses or otherwise assist in facilitating elements of a building and related infrastructure, including but not limited to architects, engineers, land surveyors and attorneys — these offices of related professional disciplines and services shall occupy no greater than 50% of the total (185,000) building square feet; warehouse space for various contractor /builder construction trades occupants; mortgage and land title companies; related businesses including but not limited to lumber and other building materials dealers, paint, glass, and wallpaper stores, garden supply stores — all as accessory uses only, accessory to offices for various contractor /builder construction trade specialists or accessory to warehouse space for various contractor /builder construction trades occupants; management associations of various types of buildings or provision of services to buildings /properties; and, fitness centers. Activity Center #14 (Goodlette -Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway) shall have a maximum of 45 acres for commercial use, the balance of the land uses shall be limited to non - commercial uses as allowed in Mixed Use Activity Centers. 3. The location and configuration of all land uses within a Master Planned Activity Center shall be compatible with and related to existing site features, surrounding development, and existing natural and manmade constraints. Commercial uses shall be oriented so as to provide coordinated and functional transportation access to major roadways serving the Activity Center, and functionally related or integrated with surrounding land uses and the planned transportation network. 4. Adjacent properties within the Activity Center that are not under the unified control of the applicant shall be considered and appropriately incorporated (i.e. pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular interconnections) into the applicant's Master Plan. Provision Analysis: The Master Planned Activity Center provision is an example of "legislation on the fly" (it was mostly written at and during a public hearing) — it is poorly written and confusing. The County recommends this Master Planned Activity Center provision be rewritten for clarity, and possible substantive change, likely to include reorganization/restructuring of the provision. 15 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT Agricultural /Rural Designation, Rural Fringe Mixed Use District (select excerpts) The Rural Fringe Mixed Use District is identified on Future Land Use Map. This District consists of approximately 93,600 acres, or 7% of Collier County's total land area. Significant portions of this District are adjacent to the Urban area or to the semi - rural, rapidly developing, large -lot North Golden Gate Estates platted lands. Agricultural land uses within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District do not represent a significant portion of the County's active agricultural lands. As of the date of adoption of this Plan Amendment, the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District consists of more than 5,550 tax parcels, and includes at least 3,835 separate and distinct property owners. Alternative land use strategies have been developed for the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, in part, to consider these existing conditions. The Rural Fringe Mixed Use District provides a transition between the Urban and Estates Designated lands and between the Urban and Agricultural /Rural and Conservation designated lands farther to the east. The Rural Fringe Mixed Use District employs a balanced approach, including both regulations and incentives, to protect natural resources and private property rights, providing for large areas of open space, and allowing, in designated areas, appropriate types, density and intensity of development. The Rural Fringe Mixed Use District allows for a mixture of urban and rural levels of service, including limited extension of central water and sewer, schools, recreational facilities, commercial uses and essential services deemed necessary to serve the residents of the District. In order to preserve existing natural resources, including habitat for listed species, to retain a rural, pastoral, or park -like appearance from the major public rights -of -way within this area, and to protect private property rights, the following innovative planning and development techniques are required and /or encouraged within the District. * ** * ** break *** * ** *** *,�* Sending Lands: Sending Lands are those lands that have the highest degree of environmental value and sensitivity and generally include significant wetlands, uplands, and habitat for listed species. 7. Permitted Uses: Permitted uses are limited to the following: a) Agricultural uses consistent with Chapter 823.14(6) Florida Statutes (Florida Right to Farm Act) b) Detached single - family dwelling units, including mobile homes where the Mobile Home Zoning Overlay exists, at a maximum density of one dwelling unit per 40 acres or one dwelling unit per lot or parcel of less than 40 acres, which existed on or before June 22, 1999. For the purpose of this provision, a lot or parcel which is deemed to have been in existence on or before June 22, 1999 is 1) a lot or parcel which is part of a subdivision recorded in the public records of Collier County, Florida; or 2) a lot or parcel which has limited fixed boundaries, described by metes and bounds or other specific legal description, the description of which has been recorded in the public records of Collier County Florida on or before June 22, 1999; or 3) a lot or parcel which has limited fixed boundaries, for which an agreement for deed was executed prior to June 22, 1999. c) Habitat preservation and conservation uses. d) Passive parks and other passive recreational uses. e) Sporting and Recreational camps, within which the lodging component shall not exceed 1 unit per 5 gross acres. f) Essential Services necessary to serve permitted uses identified in Section 5.a) through 5.e) such as the following: private wells and septic tanks; utility lines, except sewer lines; sewer lines and lift stations, only if located within non -NRPA Sending Lands, and only if located within already cleared portions of existing rights -of -way or easements, 16 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT and if necessary to serve the Rural Transition Water and Sewer District; and, water pumping stations necessary to serve the Rural Transition Water and Sewer District. g) Essential Services necessary to ensure public safety. h) Oil and gas exploration. Where practicable, directional - drilling techniques and /or AW previously cleared or disturbed areas shall be utilized to minimize impacts to nativer>. habitats. 8. Conditional Uses: a) The following uses are conditionally permitted subject to approval through a public hearing process: (1) Essential services not identified above in 4f). Within one year, Collier County will review essential services currently allowed in the Land Development Code and will define those uses intended to be conditionally permitted in Sending designated lands. During this one -year period or if necessary until a comprehensive plan amendment identifying conditionally permitted essential services, no conditional uses for essential services within Sending designated lands shall be approved. (2) Public facilities, including solid waste and resource recovery facilities, and public vehicle and equipment storage and repair facilities, shall be permitted within Section 25, Township 49S, Range 26E, on lands adjacent to the existing County landfill. This shall not be interpreted to allow for the expansion of the landfill into Section 25 for the purpose of solid waste disposal. (3) Commercial uses accessory to permitted uses 4.a), 4.c) and 4.d), such as retail sales of produce accessory to farming, or a restaurant accessory to a park or preserve, so long as restrictions or limitations are imposed to insure the commercial use functions as an accessory, subordinate use. * * * * ** *** break *** ** * ** * ** * ** Exemptions from the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Development Standards — The requirements of this District shall not apply to, affect or limit the continuation of existing uses. Existing uses shall include: those uses for which all required permits were issued prior to June 19, 2002; or projects for which a Conditional use or Rezone petition has been approved by the County prior to June 19, 2002; or, land use petitions for which a completed application has been submitted prior to June 19, 2002. The continuation of existing uses shall include expansions of those uses if such expansions are consistent with or clearly ancillary to the existing uses. Hereafter, such previously approved developments shall be deemed to be consistent with the Plan's Goals, Objectives and Policies and for the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, and they may be built out in accordance with their previously approved plans. Changes to these previous approvals shall also be deemed to be consistent with the Plan's Goals, Policies and Objectives for the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District as long as they do not result in an increase in development density or intensity. Provision Analysis: The RFMUD - its allowance of uses, TDR program, etc. - was created to apply to lands zoned A, Rural Agricultural. However, there are some lands with non -A zoning, including GC, Golf Course; TTRVC, Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicle; PUD, Planned Unit Development; VR, Village Residential; MH, Mobile Home; RSF -3, Residential Single Family; C -2, Convenience Commercial; and, C -3, Intermediate Commercial. For some of these non -A zoning districts, to allow or only allow the uses and densities of the RFMUD would be in conflict with the underlying zoning district and would grant additional uses not allowed by underlying zoning or prohibit uses that are allowed by underlying zoning (e.g. RFMUD Neutral Lands would allow residential and agricultural uses whereas C -2 doesn't allow those uses and would not allow commercial uses whereas C -2 allows various commercial uses). 17 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT To apply the RFMUD regulations to non -A zoning would not only open the County to potential Bert Harris Act claims, it just wouldn't make sense — the uses of the RFMUD do not correlate to the development standards of the non -A zoning districts. Similarly, to apply the TDR program to non -A zoned lands is nonsensical. The RFMUD Sending Lands originally included only the provision for base TDR credits. However, via a subsequent GMP amendment, various bonus credits were added. However, in doing so, the necessary correlating renumbering of cross - references within subparagraphs 71 and 8.a.(1) and (3) did not occur (to change "5" to "7" and "4" to "7," respectively). The "Exemption" provision at the end of the RFMUD is a grandfathering provision for existing uses. Part of that provision allows for the expansion of existing uses ( "The continuation of existing uses shall include expansions of those uses if such expansions are consistent with or clearly ancillary to the existing uses. "). This language needs to be revised so as to clearly reflect the intent to allow for on- site expansion, not expansion onto lands not part of the existing use. Also, the title of this provision incorrectly refers to development standards whereas the provision itself applies to the RFMUD in its entirety. The County recommends the RFMUD be revised to clarify that it only applies to A -zoned lands; to correct a miss - numbering from a past amendment to the RFMUD Sending Lands designation; and, to clarify the applicability of "expansion" and delete unneeded text from the Exemption provision title. Overlays and Special Features, Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay The Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay, depicted on the Future Land Use Map, is within the boundaries of the Bays hore/G ateway Triangle Redevelopment Plan adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on March 14, 2000. The intent of the redevelopment program is to encourage the revitalization of the Bays hore /Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area by providing incentives that will encourage the private sector to invest in this urban area. This Overlay allows for additional neighborhood commercial uses and higher residential densities that will promote the assembly of commercial uses and higher residential densities that will promote the assembly of property, or joint ventures between property owners, while providing interconnections between properties and neighborhoods. The intent of this Overlay is to allow for more intense development in an urban area where urban services are available. One or more zoning overlays will be adopted into the Collier County Land Development Code to aid in the implementation of this Overlay. The following provisions and restrictions apply to this Overlay: 1. Mixed -Use Development: Mix of residential and commercial uses are permitted. For such development, commercial uses are limited to C -1 through C -3 zoning district uses plus hotel /motel use. Mixed -use projects will be pedestrian oriented and are encouraged to provide access (vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle) to nearby residential areas. The intent is to encourage pedestrian use of the commercial area and to provide opportunity for nearby residents to access these commercial uses without traveling onto major roadways. Parking facilities are encouraged to be located in the rear of the buildings with the buildings oriented closer to the major roadway to promote traditional urban development. 2. Residential uses are allowed within this Overlay. Permitted density shall be as determined through application of the Density Rating System, and applicable FLUE Policies, except as provided below and except as may be limited by a zoning overlay. 3. Non - residential /non - commercial uses allowed within this Overlay include essential services; parks, recreation and open space uses; water - dependent and water - related uses; child care centers; community facility uses; safety service facilities; and utility and communication facilities. 18 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 4. Properties with access to US-41 East are allowed a maximum density of 12 residential units per acre. In order to be eligible for this higher density, the project must be integrated into a mixed -use development with access to existing neighborhoods and adjoining commercial properties and comply with the standards identified in Paragraph #8, below, except for mixed use projects developed within the "mini triangle" catalyst project site as identified on the Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay Map. The "mini triangle" project site is eligible for the maximum density of 12 units per acre, with development standards as contained in the Gateway Triangle Mixed Use District zoning overlay, adopted February 28, 2006 (Ordinance No. 06 -08), and amended December 14, 2006 (Ordinance No. 06 -63). For projects that do not comply with the requirements for this density increase, their density is limited to that allowed by the Density Rating System and applicable FLUE Policies, except as may be limited by a future zoning overlay. 5. Properties with access to Bayshore Drive, are allowed a maximum density of 12 residential units per acre. in order to be eligible for this higher density, the project must be integrated into a mixed -use development with access to existing neighborhoods and adjoining commercial properties and must comply with the standards identified in Paragraph #8, below. For projects that do not comply with the requirements for this density increase, their density is limited to that allowed by the Density Rating System and applicable FLUE Policies, except as may be limited by a future zoning overlay. 6. For parcels currently within the boundaries of Mixed Use Activity Center #16, land uses will continue to be governed by the Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict. A zoning overlay may be developed for these properties within the Mixed Use Activity Center to provide specific development standards. 7. Existing zoning districts for some properties within the Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay allow uses, densities and development standards that are inconsistent with the uses, densities and development standards allowed within this Overlay. These properties are allowed to develop and redevelop in accordance with their existing zoning until such time as a zoning overlay is adopted which may limit such uses, densities and development standards. 8. To qualify for 12 dwelling units per acre, as provided for in paragraphs #4 and #5 above, mixed use projects within the Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay must comply with the following standards: a. Buildings containing only commercial uses are limited to a maximum height of three stories. b. Buildings containing only residential uses are limited to a maximum height of three stories except such buildings are allowed a maximum height of four stories if said residential buildings are located in close proximity to US -41. c. Buildings containing mixed use (residential uses over commercial uses) are limited to a maximum height of four stories. d. Hotels /motels will be limited to a maximum height of four stories. e. For purposes of this Overlay, each building story may be up to 14 feet in height f. For mixed -use buildings, commercial uses are permitted on the first two stories only. g. Each building containing commercial uses only is limited to a maximum building footprint of 20,000 square feet gross floor area. h. One or more zoning overlays may be adopted which may include more restrictive standards than listed above in Paragraphs a -g. 9. For all properties outside of the Coastal High Hazard Area, any eligible density bonuses, as provided in the Density Rating System, are in addition to the eligible density provided herein. However, for properties within the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA), only the affordable - workforce housing density bonus, as provided in -the Density Rating System, is allowed in addition to the eligible density provided herein. 19 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT For all properties, the maximum density allowed is that specified under Density Conditions in the Density Rating System. 10. A maximum of 388 dwelling units are permitted to be utilized in this Overlay for density bonuses, as provided in paragraphs #4 and #5 above, for that portion of the Overlay lying within the CHHA only. This 388 dwelling unit density bonus pool corresponds with the number of dwelling units previously entitled to the botanical gardens sites prior to their rezone in 2003 to establish the Naples Botanical Gardens PUD. The "mini triangle" catalyst project is not subject to this density bonus pool. 11. The Botanical Garden, Inc. properties located in Section 23, Township 50 South, Range 25 East, and shown on the Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay Map, shall be limited to non - residential uses except for caretaker, dormitory, and other housing integrally related to the Botanical Garden or other institutional and /or recreational open space uses. Provision Analysis: This provision is intended to promote redevelopment of this area and remains appropriate. In some instances, it can be difficult to understand the applicability of the Overlay provisions as it relates to other FLUE provisions. This provision remains valid and appropriate and should be retained. However, the Overlay and/or related FLUE provisions should be revised to improve clarity, if possible. Overlays and Special Features, Coastal High Hazard Area Policy 12.2.5 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element (CCME) defines the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA). The CHHA boundary is depicted on the Future Land Use Map; all lands lying seaward of that boundary are within the CHHA. New rezones to permit mobile home development shall not be allowed within the CHHA. The Capital Improvement Element and Conservation and Coastal Management Element both contain policies pertaining to the expenditure of public funds for public facilities within the CHHA. Provision Analysis: Certain provisions within the FLUE, e.g. Density Rating System density bonuses and proposed density reduction factor, specifically do /do not apply within the CHHA. Likewise, certain Objectives and Policies of other Elements have specific applicability to the CHHA. This provision remains valid and should be retained as written. [Comment fi-om the Florida Department of Community ffairs' October 15, 2010 Letter on the Proposed EAR (paragraph 6): "The proposed EAR does not sufficiently address Section 163.3191(2)(m), F.S. Collier County has coastal high hazard area; however, the proposed EAR does not include an evaluation of whether any past reduction in land use density within the coastal high hazard area impairs the property rights of current residents when redevelopment occurs, and include in such an evaluation the identification of strategies to address redevelopment and the rights of affected residents balanced against public safety considerations. The EAR should be revised to include the evaluation. " Collier County response: Collier County has not required a density reduction in the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) since the last (2004) EAR. Further, FLUE Policies 5.1 and 5.9 -5.12, and related Consistent by Policy Maps, allow for development and redevelopment — including within the CHHA — in accordance with zoning on the identified properties. And, the Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay in the FLUE, and on the FLUM, is almost entirely within the CHHA; that Overlay allows for a density increase on eligible properties therein via reallocation of density. 20 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT Objective 3 and Policies in the Capital Improvement Element imposes limitations on the expenditure of public funds within the CHHA, but allows for provision of public infrastructure necessary to serve population density as allowed by the FLUE. Future Land Use Map and Map Series The Future Land Use Map includes a depiction of the CHHA. Provision Anal The CHHA is described in CCME Policy 12.2.5. The definition of the CHHA in Florida Statutes changed in 2006 but that Policy has not been revised. Any necessary change to CHHA boundary description in CCME policy 12.2.5 needs to be reflected on the FLUM. The County recommends any changes to the CHHA boundary made in CCME Policy 12.2.5 be reflected on the FLUM depiction of the CHHA boundary. Future Land Use Map and Map Series The Future Land Use Map Series includes a depiction of properties in the Immokalee Area that are deemed Consistent by Policy. Provision Analvsis: This map depicts properties within the Immokalee Area Master Plan boundary that were previously determined to be consistent with the FLUE pursuant to policies under Goal 5 of the FLUE. The Immokalee Area Master Plan is being amended (petition CP- 2008 -5) which is expected to result in fewer future land use nonconformities - properties with existing zoning that does not conform to the future land use-designation. The LAMP will include a new Policy 6.1.9 that is the replacement of FLUE Policy 5.1 for the Immokalee area; that new policy will make reference to these nonconforming properties. A new map will be prepared for adoption into the IAMP depicting these nonconforming properties that are deemed consistent by policy; this will replace the present Consistent By Policy Map for Immokalee. The County recommends this map be deleted; a replacement map will be adopted into the IAMP. Planning Horizon Issue Provision Analysis: The FLUM is labeled 2006 -2016; future transportation maps are labeled 2025; other planning and/or infrastructure programs have different timelines. There is a need to align the planning horizon within the GMP. The 2007 -2008 combined cycles of GMP amendments, adopted on July 28, 2010, added a new Policy 4.11 in the FLUE, as follows: In the next Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR), due January 1, 2011, Collier County will identify as an issue to be addressed, the need to align dates within the various elements of this growth management plan. This will include, but may not be limited to, the planning time frame for the Future Land Use Map, the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay, and Transportation Element long range maps. Necessary amendments to achieve the alignment of dates will be included in the EAR -based amendments to the Plan. The County recommends revising the various planning horizons to be consistent, perhaps 2025. 21 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT Designation /District/Subdistrict Relationship Provision Analysis: Both the Urban and Agricultural/Rural Designations contain multiple Districts and Subdistricts. Various uses are allowed under the Designation that may or may not be allowed under each subsequent District or Subdistrict though this is not always readily discernable. The County recommends clarification of the relationship between Designations, Districts and Subdistricts; this may necessitate restructuring parts of the Designation Description section of the FLUE. EAR BCC - FLUE Assessment of GOPs as approved for DCA on 1- 31 -11— revised per HFAC 2 -10 -11 G: \CDES Planning Services \Comprehensive \David\2011 EAR - dMAdoption dots 22 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT dw/2 -10 -11 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES 2011 EVALUATION & APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) Golden Gate Area Master Plan Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Master Plan will be revised to reflect the proper formatting for all Goals, Objectives and Policies, as defined below: Goal: General statement defining what the plan will ultimately achieve, typically beginning with "TO" followed by a transitive verb, such as, TO PROTECT or TO ENSURE. Objective: A more specific statement than the stated Goal; describing actions that will help achieve the goal(s), typically beginning with the active verb providing the general direction, such as, "Implement', "Promote" or "Protect ". Objectives use the term "will" and allow Policies to specifically require an activity with "shall ". Policies: Specific statements that provide directives on how to achieve the objectives and ultimately the Master Plan's goals, typically beginning with phrases like, "The County shall promote... ", "The County shall continue to..." or "The District shall expand..." or similar phrases. Policies use the terms "may" or "shall" to provide specific direction. Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Master Plan should be revised to reflect Department name changes, designee changes, renumbering due to objective and/or policy additions and/or deletions, and grammatical changes. Goal 1 — reformatting; re -state to capture essence of subsequent Objectives and Policies. Objective 1.1 — reformatting. Objective 1.3 — reformatting. Objective 1.4 — reformatting. Goal — reformatting Delete related to Goal reformatting. — Objective 2.1, Policy 2.1, Policy 2.1.2, Policy 2.1.3 Policy 2.1.4, Objective 2.2, Policy 2.2.1, Policy 2.2.2 Goal 3 — reformatting. Objective 3.1 — reformatting. Goal 4 — reformatting. Objective 4.1 — reformatting. Policy 4. 1.1 — delete date reference. 1 GGAMP SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Policy 4.1.2 — delete date reference. Policy 4.1.3 — delete date reference. Goal 5 — reformatting. Objective 5.1 — reformatting. Objective 5.2 — reformatting. Policy 5.2.2 — delete date reference. Policy 5.2.3 — minor revision to show remaining efforts following major project completion. Objective 5.3 — delete date reference, reformatting. Goal 6 — reformatting. Objective 6.1 — reformatting. Policy 6.1.2 — minor revision to reflect continuing efforts between agencies. Objective 6.2 — reformatting. Objective 6.3 — reformatting. Policy 6.3.1 — delete date reference. Policy 6.3.2 — delete date reference. Goal 7 — reformatting. Objective 7.1 — reformatting. Policy 7. 1.3 — delete date reference. Objective 7.2 — reformatting. Policy 7.2.1 — minor revision. Objective 7.3 — reformatting. Policy 7.3.1 — delete date reference. Policy 7.3.4 — delete date reference. GGAMP — Assessment of Select Provisions — 2 GGAMP SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES FM Estates — Mixed Use District: Conditional Uses Subdistrict — revision to encompass all essential services uses relevant to the Golden Gate Estates area and expand the referenced zoning district listed to encompass all relevant zoning districts in Golden Gate Estates. Estates — Commercial District: Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict — revision to replace the term "shopping center" with reference to C -2 uses. 3 GGAMP SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Assessment of the Successes & Shortcomings and Recommendations for the Golden Gate Area Master Plan It should be noted that at the BCC EAR adoption Hearing, the BCC directed that only formatting changes within the Golden Gate Area Master Plan be initiated during the EAR based amendments. Staff has modified the assessment to reflect that directive. The BCC will ultimately determine what formatting changes need to occur during the EAR based GA-L' cycle. The BCC indicated that it will evaluate substantive changes to the GGAMP at a later date in relation to the public planning process. A. Introduction & Background: The purpose of the Golden Gate Area Master Plan is defined within its seven Goals (Goal 1 through Goal 7), which read as follows: GOAL 1: TO GUIDE LAND USE AND PUBLIC FACILITY DECISION MAKING WHILE BALANCING THE NEED TO PROVIDE BASIC SERVICES WITH NATURAL RESOURCE CONCERNS THROUGH A WELL PLANNED MIX OF COMPATIBLE LAND USES WHICH ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE LOCAL RESIDENTS. The Golden Gate Area Master Plan is an "optional element" of the Collier County Growth Management Plan under Section 163.3177(7), Florida Statutes. As such, there are no specific criteria to guide the format and purposes of this Element. The Golden Gate Master Plan was originally developed, as mandated by (1988) Policy 4.1 of the Future land Use Element of the Growth Management Plan. As currently formatted, this Master Plan Element consists entirely of seven Goals, and their supporting Objectives and Policies. This Goal should be retained, essentially as written. This Goal should be rephrased to improve its formatting as a "goal ", such as, TO GUIDE LAND USE AND PUBLIC FACILITY DECISION MAKING THROUGH A WELL PLANNED MIX OF COMPATIBLE LAND USES WHICH ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE LOCAL RESIDENTS, WHILE BALANCING THE NEED TO PROVIDE BASIC SERVICES WITH CONCERNS TO PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES. Revise as necessary capture what follows in Objectives and Policies. B. Objectives Analysis: OBJECTIVE 1.1: Unless otherwise permitted in this Master Plan, new or revised uses of land shall be consistent with designations outlined on the Golden Gate Area Future Land Use Map. The Golden Gate Area Future Land Use Map and companion Future Land Use Designations, Districts, and Subdistricts shall be binding on all development orders effective with the adoption of this Master Plan. Standards and permitted uses for Golden Gate Area Future Land Use Districts and Subdistricts are identified in the Land Use Designation Description Section of this Element. Objective Achievement Anal GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN The above Objective requires the County — as a Policy requirement would — to follow other portions of the Master Plan when considering land use changes and issuing development orders. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ", and structurally followed with a Policy or Policies that provide the specific direction. Policy Relevance: There are eight (8) policies within this Objective which should be retained as written. OBJECTIVE 1.2: Ensure public facilities are provided at an acceptable level of service. Policy Relevance: There are four (4) policies within this Objective. Only Policy 1.2.4 is being suggested for modification. Policy 1.2.4: Due to the continued use of individual septic systems and private wells within a densely platted urban area, the Florida Governmental Utilities Authority, or its successor, is encouraged to expand their sewer and water service area to include all of that area known as Golden Gate City at the earliest possible time. This Policy encourages a private utility provider to expand their services to serve all of Golden Gate City. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, essentially as written. This Policy should be rephrased to improve its formatting as a "policy ". OBJECTIVE 1.3: The County shall continue to protect and preserve the valuable natural resources within the Golden Gate area in accordance with the Objectives and Policies contained within Goals 6 -and 7 of the Collier County Conservation and Coastal Management Element. Objective Achievement Analysis: The above Objective requires the County — as a Policy requirement would — to protect and preserve the natural resources in accordance with the Conservation and Coastal Management Element. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ", such as, Protect and preserve the valuable natural resources within the Golden Gate area; followed by a "policy ", such as: Policy 1.3.0.1: The County shall protect and preserve natural resources within the Golden Gate area in accordance with the Objectives and Policies contained within Goals 6 and 7 of the Collier County Conservation and Coastal Management Element. Policy Relevance: 2 GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN There is one (1) Policy within this Objective, which is suggested to be retained as written. OBJECTIVE 1.4: Through the enforcement of the Land Development Code and the housing and building codes, Collier County shall continue to provide a living environment within the Golden Gate Area, which is aesthetically acceptable and enhances quality of life. Objective Achievement Analysis: The above Objective requires the County — as a Policy requirement would — to provide an aesthetically acceptable and quality of life enhancing living environment within the Golden Gate Area. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ", such as, Provide a living environment within the Golden Gate area, which is aesthetically acceptable and enhances the quality of life; followed by a "policy ", such as: Policy 1.4.0.1: Collier County shall provide a living environment that is aesthetically acceptable and enhances the quality of life through the enforcement of the Land Development Code and the housing and building codes. Policy Relevance: There is one (1) Policy within this Objective, which is suggested to be retained as written. GOAL 2: THE COUNTY RECOGNIZES THAT THE SOUTHERN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES PROJECT (SGGE), AS PART OF THE FEDERAL SAVE OUR EVERGLADES PROGRAM, THAT AREA WHICH LIES SOUTH OF STATE ROAD 84 TO US 41, IS AN AREA OF SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY AND IS BIOLOGICALLY AND HYDROLOGICALLY IMPORTANT. This Goal includes outdated locational and project references, and should be rephrased to improve its formatting as a "goal ", such as, TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE AREA WHICH LIES SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 75 (ALLIGATOR ALLEY) TO US 41 (EAST TRAIL) IS AN AREA OF SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY AND IS BIOLOGICALLY AND HYDROLOGICALLY IMPORTANT THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE PICAYUNE STRAND RESTORATION PROJECT AS PART OF THE FEDERAL SAVE OUR EVERGLADES PROGRAM, BASED UPON SUCH CONDITIONS THE STATE HAS ACQUIRED OWNERSHIP OF ALL LANDS WITHIN THE SGGE. With the State acquisition of the SGGE, the two existing objectives and subsequent policies under the Goal are no longer relevant and are suggested to be deleted. Below are the existing objectives and policies to be deleted. OBJECTIVE 2.1: Public infrastructure improvements shall be guided by the following policies: Policy 2.1.1: 3 GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN Minimal road maintenance to include traffic signage, right -of -way mowing and road surface patching /grading will continue. Policy 2.1.2: Consistent with the Public Facilities Element, public water and sewer facilities shall not be expanded into SGGE. Policy 2.1.3: Special taxing districts associated with infrastructure improvements shall not be created for or expanded into SGGE. Policy 2.1.4 The County shall apply Chapter 28 -25, F.A.C., "Boundary and Regulations for the Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern" to those Golden Gate Estates units located within the Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern. OBJECTIVE 2.2: In order to further its goal of protecting this area of special environmental sensitivity, the County will coordinate with DEP in an effort to assist the State's acquisition of privately owned property within SGGE to the extent consistent with the recognition of existing private property rights. Policy 2.2.1: The County shall direct inquiries and make information available regarding options for the sale or donation of land to the State, or other inquiries regarding acquisition, to the Florida DEP, Bureau of Land Acquisition's designee, as provided by DEP. Policy 2.2.2: Collier County shall continue to implement a system for reviewing applications for development in SGGE, which will include the following procedures: A. Notice to the DEP's Bureau of Land Acquisition of the application within 5 days of receipt. B. Notice to the applicant of DEP's acquisition program, the lack of public infrastructure and the proposed restoration program for the area. C. Within the notice of DEP's acquisition program, the applicant shall be encouraged to contact DEP's Bureau of Land Acquisition to determine and negotiate whether DEP intends to purchase the applicant's property at fair market value. D. Prior to the processing of an application for development approval, the applicant shall provide to the County proof of coordination with DEP. Upon execution of a contract for sale, the application shall be placed in abeyance pending completion of the purchase by DEP. E. The County shall review the environmental impacts of the application in order to minimize said impact. F. The County shall apply Section 4.02.14, Development Standards and Regulations for ACSC -ST of the County's Land Development Code or Chapter 28 -25, Florida 4 GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN Administrative Code, "Boundary and Regulations for the Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern ", whichever is stricter. G. The County shall provide a maximum review and processing time of 180 days from the date of commencement of the application procedures before any development permits are issued. GOAL 3: PROVIDE FOR BASIC COMMERCIAL SERVICES FOR PURPOSES OF SERVING THE RURAL NEEDS OF GOLDEN GATE ESTATES RESIDENTS, SHORTENING VEHICULAR TRIPS, AND PRESERVING RURAL CHARACTER. This Goal should be rephrased to improve its formatting as a "goal ", such as, TO PROVIDE FOR BASIC COMMERCIAL SERVICES FOR PURPOSES OF SERVING THE RURAL NEEDS OF GOLDEN GATE ESTATES RESIDENTS, SHORTENING VEHICULAR TRIPS, AND PRESERVING RURAL CHARACTER. OBJECTIVE 3.1: The placement and designation of Neighborhood Centers within Golden Gate Estates shall meet the locational and rural design criteria contained within the Estates Designation, Estates - Mixed Use District, Neighborhood Center Subdistrict of this Golden Gate Area Master Plan Element, of the Collier County Growth Management Plan. Objective Achievement Analysis: The above Objective requires the County — as a Policy requirement would — to designate and place Neighborhood Centers in accordance with criteria found in this Master Plan. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ", such as, Meet the locational and rural design criteria contained within the Estates Designation, Estates -Mixed Use District, Neighborhood Center Subdistrict of this Golden Gate Area Master Plan Element, of the Collier County Growth Management Plan when considering the placement and designation of Neighborhood Centers within Golden Gate Estates. GOAL 4: COLLIER COUNTY PLANNING EFFORTS WITHIN GOLDEN GATE CITY SHALL SEEK TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE A MIX OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL LAND USES THAT PROVIDES FOR THE BASIC NEEDS OF BOTH THE LOCAL RESIDENTS AND THE RESIDENTS OF THE SURROUNDING AREA. This Goal should be rephrased to improve its formatting as a "goal ", such as, TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE A MIX OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL LAND USES THAT PROVIDES FOR THE BASIC NEEDS OF BOTH THE LOCAL RESIDENTS WITHIN GOLDEN GATE CITY AND THE RESIDENTS OF THE SURROUNDING AREA. OBJECTIVE 4.1: Development and redevelopment within Golden Gate City shall focus on the provision of residential and commercial land uses that meets the needs of the surrounding area. Objective Achievement Analysis: 5 GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN The above Objective requires the County — as a Policy requirement would — to provide for residential and commercial land uses that meet the needs of the surrounding area. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ", such as, Provide for residential and commercial land uses that meet the needs of the surrounding area in the development and redevelopment within Golden Gate City; followed by a "policy ", such as: Policy 4.0.1.: Development and redevelopment within Golden Gate City shall be guided by the residential and commercial needs of the surrounding area. Policy Relevance: There are three (3) policies within this Objective with modifications suggested for all three. Policy 4.1.1: By 2006, Collier County shall develop an implementation schedule for the creation of a community- planning program for Golden Gate City. The implementation schedule shall take into consideration the following issues: a) Affordable housing based upon home ownership; b) Commercial re- vitalization, to include: i. Sidewalks ii. Traffic calming measures iii. Improved street lighting; c) Neighborhood parks, open space and recreational centers; d) Crime reduction; e) Consistent enforcement of land development regulations; and, f) Improved lighting for streets and parking areas. This Policy requires the County to develop a schedule for creating a Golden Gate City community planning program. Although Golden Gate City is part of a decades -old master planned community, this Golden Gate Area Master Plan and of the FLUE, this Policy remains relevant to the extent that it supports a community planning program. The date reference should be deleted Policy 4.1.2: By 2006, Collier County shall begin to examine, by holding community meetings, the feasibility of establishing neighborhood - based planning programs within Golden Gate City that focus on the unique or distinct features of the different portions of the community. While focusing on distinct areas within the community, such neighborhood planning efforts as may be established shall not neglect Golden Gate City as a whole. This Policy requires the County to determine the feasibility of establishing neighborhood -based planning programs in creating a Golden Gate City community planning program. This Policy remains relevant to the extent that it supports examining optional elements of a community planning program. As with the Policy above, the date reference should be deleted. Policy 4.1.3: By 2006, Collier County shall examine the feasibility of crafting land development regulations specific to the Golden Gate City community. Such regulations shall focus on the unique circumstances of this community. 6 GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN This Policy requires the County to determine the feasibility of creating Golden Gate City community- specific development regulations. Although Golden Gate City is part of a decades -old master planned community and platted Subdivision, this Golden Gate Area Master Plan, the FLUE and the LDC, this Policy remains relevant to the extent that it supports examining aspects of County regulations that may recognize the unique circumstances of the community. As with the Policy above, the date reference should be deleted. GOAL 5: FUTURE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES WILL BALANCE THE DESIRE BY RESIDENTS FOR URBAN AMENITIES WITH THE PRESERVATION OF THE AREA'S RURAL CHARACTER, AS DEFINED BY WOODED LOTS, THE KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK, THE ABILITY TO GROW CROPS, WILDLIFE ACTIVITY, LOW - DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND LIMITATIONS ON COMMERCIAL AND CONDITIONAL USES. This Goal should be rephrased to improve its formatting as a "goal ", such as, TO BALANCE THE DESIRE FOR URBAN AMENITIES WITH THE PRESERVATION OF THE AREA'S RURAL CHARACTER, AS DEFINED BY WOODED LOTS, THE KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK, THE ABILITY TO GROW CROPS, WILDLIFE ACTIVITY, LOW - DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND LIMITATIONS ON COMMERCIAL AND CONDITIONAL USES. C�1�l= L«ii►�l��i� By 2006, the Collier County Land Development Code shall be amended to provide for new commercial development within Neighborhood Centers. Objective Achievement Analysis: The above Objective requires the County — as a Policy requirement would — to amend the LDC to allow commercial development in Neighborhood Centers located in Golden Gates Estates. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective" with the elimination of the date. OBJECTIVE 5.2: The provision of public infrastructure shall be balanced with the need to preserve the rural character of Golden Gate Estates. Objective Achievement Analysis: The above Objective requires the County — as a Policy requirement would — to give consideration to the rural character of the Estates in their planning of public infrastructure. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ", such as, Balance the provision of public infrastructure with the need to preserve the rural character of Golden Gate Estates. Policy Relevance: There are three (3) policies within this Objective with two policies suggested for modifcation. Policy 5.2.2: GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN The Collier County Parks and Recreation Department shall create a public network of greenway corridors within Golden Gate Estates that interconnects public lands and permanently protected green space. The first segment of greenway shall be in place by 2006. The greenway network shall consist of interconnected trails and paths which allow people to move about the Estates Area by means other than motorized vehicles. All greenways shall be constructed within existing or future public rights -of -way. In creating the greenway network, the County shall not employ eminent domain proceedings. This Policy should be revised to provide a connection with the MPO in these planning efforts; and to ensure consistency with the MPO s Bicycle /Pedestrian Master Plan. The date reference should be deleted. Policy 5.2.3: Recognizing the existing residential nature of the land uses surrounding the planned 1 -75 interchange at Golden Gate Parkway, as well as the restrictions on conditional uses of the Conditional Uses Subdistrict of the Golden Gate Area Master Plan, there shall be no further commercial zoning for properties abutting Golden Gate Parkway between Livingston Road and Santa Barbara Boulevard. No new commercial uses shall be permitted on properties abutting streets accessing Golden Gate Parkway within the above - defined segment. This Policy shall not apply to that existing portion of the Golden Gate Estates Commercial Infill Subdistrict, which is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Golden Gate Parkway and Santa Barbara Boulevard. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, essentially as written. The `planned" I -75 interchange is completed and this planning reference should be deleted. OBJECTIVE 5.3: By 2006, the Collier County Land Development Code shall be amended, as necessary, so as to provide for the protection of the rural character of Golden Gate Estates. These provisions shall provide for the preservation of such rural amenities as, but not limited to, wooded lots, the keeping of livestock, and the ability to grow crops, wildlife activity, and low- density residential development. Objective Achievement Analysis: The above Objective requires the County — as a Policy requirement would — to amend the LDC to allow rural amenities in Golden Gates Estates. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective" and eliminate the date reference Policy Relevance: There are two (2) policies within this Objective with no suggested modifcations GOAL 6: FUTURE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE GOLDEN GATE AREA SHALL PROVIDE FOR A SAFE AND EFFICIENT COUNTY AND LOCAL ROADWAY NETWORK, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME SEEKING TO PRESERVE THE RURAL CHARACTER OF GOLDEN GATE ESTATES. 8 GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN The above Goal provides for improving the roadway network throughout the Golden Gate area while preserving its rural characteristics in the Estates areas. This Goal should be rephrased to improve its formatting as a "goal ", such as, TO PROVIDE FOR A SAFE AND EFFICIENT COUNTY AND LOCAL ROADWAY NETWORK, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME SEEKING TO PRESERVE THE RURAL CHARACTER OF GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, IN FUTURE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE GOLDEN GATE AREA. [Public Comment from February 23, 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Suggesting that it is preferable, in this context, to divert traffic around the Estates rather than through it.] OBJECTIVE 6.1: The Collier County Transportation Division will continue to increase the number of route alternatives for traffic moving through the Golden Gate Area in both east-west and north -south directions, consistent with neighborhood traffic safety considerations, and consistent with the preservation of the area's rural character. Objective Achievement Anal The above Objective provides for the preservation of the rural character of the Estates and the consideration of neighborhood traffic safety in planning for the improvements to the roadway network throughout the Golden Gate area. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ", such as, Improve existing routes, develop mobility options, and increase the number of route alternatives for traffic moving through the Golden Gate Area in both east -west and north -south directions, consistent with traffic safety and efficiency considerations, and consistent with the preservation of the area's rural character. Policy Relevance: There are two (2) policies within this Objective with one policy being suggested for modification. Policy 6.1.2: Collier County shall coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation to initiate a study of a potential interchange in the vicinity of 1 -75 and Everglades Boulevard. Coordination between the County and FDOT are ongoing for these purposes. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained, but re- written to reflect the ongoing nature of these coordinated planning efforts, such as, The County shall to continue to coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation to implement a study of a potential interchange in the vicinity of I -75 and Everglades Boulevard. [Public Comment from February 23, 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Suggesting the I -75 interchange should not route traffic through the Estates.] OBJECTIVE 6.2: 9 GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN For the purpose of limiting traffic on arterials and major collectors within Golden Gate Estates, shortening vehicular trips, and increasing overall road system capacity, the County will actively work to increase linkages within the local road system. Objective Achievement Analysis: The above Objective provides for increasing the linkages, or route alternatives, for traffic throughout the Golden Gate area. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ", such as, Increase linkages within the local road system for the purposes of limiting traffic on arterials and major collectors within Golden Gate Estates, shortening vehicular trips, and increasing overall road system capacity. [-Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from December 7, 2010 EAR Adoption Hearing — Recommending this Objective and its subsequent Policies be modified to recognize and develop linkages through an enhanced grid street pattern and an improved street network with new bridge connections. j Policy Relevance: There are three (3) policies within this Objective with no suggested modifications. OBJECTIVE 6.3: In planning and constructing road improvements within Golden Gate Estates and Golden Gate City, Collier County shall coordinate with local emergency services officials to ensure that the access needs of fire department, police and emergency management personnel and vehicles are met. Obiective Achievement Analysis: The above Objective provides for the coordination with emergency services agencies in planning for the improvements to the roadway network throughout the Golden Gate area. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ", such as, Coordinate with local emergency services officials in planning and constructing road improvements within Golden Gate Estates and Golden Gate City to ensure that the access needs of fire department, police and emergency management personnel and vehicles are met. [-Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from December 7, 2010 EAR Adoption Hearing — Recommending this Objective and its subsequent Policies (as with Objective 6.2 above) be modified to recognize and develop linkages through both an enhanced grid street pattern and an improved street network with new bridge connections.) Policy Relevance: There are two (2) policies within this Objective both are suggested for modification. Policy 6.3.1: Beginning in 2005, the Collier County Transportation Planning Department shall hold at least one annual public meeting — with Golden Gate Area emergency services providers and the 10 GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN local civic association in order to ensure that emergency needs are addressed during the acquisition of right -of -way for design and construction of road improvements. This Policy requires the County to meet with emergency service providers and local civic association(s) at least once each year to address emergency services' needs. The date stated in this Policy is no longer relevant and should be deleted. [Planning Commission (CCPQ Comment from August 25, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that consideration for any such change should be deferred until taken up again under a comprehensive re- study of the Master Plan (tentatively scheduled to get underway in 2011) and should be removed from the/ as a proposed revision.] Policy 6.3.2: Beginning in 2005, the Collier County Transportation Planning Department shall coordinate with Golden Gate Area emergency services providers to prioritize necessary road improvements related to emergency evacuation needs. This Policy requires the County to meet with emergency service providers to address emergency services' needs in prioritizing road improvements. The date stated in this Policy is no longer relevant and should be deleted. GOAL 7: THE LIVES AND PROPERTY OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER GOLDEN GATE AREA, AS WELL AS THE HEALTH OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, WILL BE PROTECTED THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES THAT PREPARE FOR, MITIGATE, AND RESPOND TO, NATURAL AND MANMADE DISASTERS. This Goal should be rephrased to improve its formatting as a "goal" , such as, TO PROTECT THE LIVES AND PROPERTY OF RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER GOLDEN GATE AREA, AS WELL AS THE HEALTH OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES THAT PREPARE FOR, MITIGATE, AND RESPOND TO NATURAL AND MANMADE DISASTERS. OBJECTIVE 7.1: The Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services, Collier County Sheriffs Department, Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District, and other appropriate agencies, will continue to maintain and implement public information programs to inform residents and visitors of the Greater Golden Gate Area regarding the means to prevent, prepare for, and cope with, disaster situations. Objective Achievement Anal The above Objective provides for the protection of residents and the environment by operating public information programs covering disaster situations. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ", such as, Maintain and implement public information programs through the Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services, Collier County Sheriff's Department, Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District, and other appropriate agencies, to inform residents and visitors of the Greater Golden Gate Area regarding the means to prevent, prepare for, and cope with, disaster situations. 11 GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN Policy Relevance: There are four (4) policies within this Objective with one policy recommended for modification. Policy 7.1.3: By 2005, the Collier County Community Development and Environmental Services Division shall evaluate the Land Development Code for Golden Gate Estates and shall eliminate any requirements that are found to be inconsistent with acceptable fire prevention standards. This evaluation process shall be coordinated with the Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District and the Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services. This Policy requires the County to meet with emergency service providers to address fire prevention standards. The date and Department title stated in this Policy are no longer relevant and should be deleted or revised, while the remainder of this Policy should be retained, essentially as written. OBJECTIVE 7.2: Capital improvement projects within the Golden Gate Area shall be coordinated with all applicable emergency services providers to ensure that the needs of these entities are included in the overall public project design. Objective Achievement Analysis: The above Objective provides for the protection of residents and the environment by involving emergency service providers in capital improvement project planning. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ", such as, Ensure that the needs of all applicable emergency services providers are included and coordinated in the overall public project design for capital improvement projects within the Golden Gate Area. Policy Relevance: There are two (2) policies within this Objective with one policy suggested for modification. Policy 7.2.1: Preparation of Collier County's annual Schedule of Capital Improvements for projects within the Golden Gate Area shall be coordinated with the Fire Districts, public and private utilities, Emergency Medical Services Department and the Collier County Sheriffs Department to ensure that public project designs are consistent with the needs of these agencies. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained if re- written to identify the "planners" or "planning staff" within each of these entities. OBJECTIVE 7.3: While the County Transportation Planning Department is in the process of developing strategies for the enhancement of roadway interconnection within Golden Gate City and the Estates Area, interim measures to assure interconnection shall be developed. 12 GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN Objective Achievement Analvsis: The above Objective provides for the protection of residents and the environment by improving emergency services through the development of roadway interconnection enhancement strategies. This Objective should be rephrased to improve its formatting as an "objective ", such as, Develop strategies through the County Transportation Planning Section of the Land Development Services Department for the enhancement of roadway interconnection within Golden Gate City and the Estates Area and assure roadway interconnection in these areas through interim measures. [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 25 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that consideration for changes related to HB 697 should be deferred until taken up again under a comprehensive re -study of the Master Plan (tentatively scheduled to get underway in 2011) and should be removed from the / as a proposed revision.] Policy Relevance: There are four (4) policies within this Objective with two policies suggested for modification. Policy 7.3.1: By 2006, the Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services, the Collier County Transportation Division, Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District, and other appropriate Federal, State or local agencies, shall begin establishing one or more of the following routes for emergency evacuation purposes: a. An 1 -75 Interchange at Everglades Boulevard. b. Improved emergency access from Everglades Boulevard to 1 -75. c. Construction of a north -south bridge on 23`d Street, SW, between White Boulevard and Golden Gate Boulevard. The date stated in this Policy, along with direction to "begin" this task, is no longer relevant and should be deleted, while the remainder of this Policy should be retained. [Public Comment from - February 23, 2010 EAR Public Meeting — Suggesting that future improvements include more bridges to reduce fuel consumption and improve safety; Bridging waterways is preferred over widening roads to 4 or 6 lanes to reduce miles traveled.] [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 25, 2010 EAR Workshop — Suggesting that consideration for any such change should be deferred until taken up again under a comprehensive re- study of the Master Plan (tentatively scheduled to get underway in 2011) and should be removed from the/ as a proposed revision.] Policy 7.3.4: Beginning in 2006, County -owned property within Golden Gate Estates shall be subject to an active, on -going management plan to reduce the damage caused by wildfires originating from County -owned properties. The date stated in this Policy is no longer relevant and should be deleted, while the remainder of this Policy should be retained as written. 13 GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN C. Future Land Use Designation Description — Assessment of Select Provisions In addition to the above Assessment of GGAMP Goals, Objectives and Policies, staff provides below an Assessment of select portions of the Land Use Designation Description Section. 2. ESTATES DESIGNATION A. Estates — Mixed Use District 3. Conditional Uses Subdistrict Various types of conditional uses are permitted in the Estates zoning district within the Golden Gate Estates area. In order to control the location and spacing of new conditional uses, one of the following four sets of criteria shall be met: a) Essential Services Conditional Use Provisions: Those Essential Services Conditional Uses, as identified within Section 2.01.03 G. of the Collier County Land Development Code, may be allowed anywhere within the Estates Zoning District, except as prohibited in certain Neighborhood Centers, and are defined as: • electric or gas generating plants, • effluent tanks, • major re -pump stations, • sewage treatment plants, including percolation ponds, • hospitals and hospices, • water aeration or treatment plants, • governmental facilities (except for those Permitted Uses identified in Section 2.01.03 of the Land Development Code), • public water supply acquisition, withdrawal, or extraction facilities, and • public safety service facilities and other similar facilities. Provision Assessment: This provision, in varying iterations, has existed in the GGAMP since its adoption in 1991 and remains appropriate. However, the LDC reference and/or list of uses may not encompass all essential services, e.g. communication towers which are listed in LDC Sec. 2.01.03 G., Sec. 5.05.09, and in various zoning districts. Additionally, the reference to the Estates zoning district fails to capture all zoning districts found in the Golden Gate Estates area, e.g. P, Public Use zoning at Max Hasse Park. The County recommends revising the LDC reference and/or list of essential services uses to encompass all essential services uses relevant to the Golden Gate Estates area, and expanding the referenced zoning district listed to encompass all relevant zoning districts in Golden Gate Estates and/or adding reference to the Estates Designation. 2. ESTATES DESIGNATION B. Estates — Commercial District 3. Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict Recognizing the unique development pattern and characteristics of surrounding land uses, the Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict has been designated on the Golden Gate Area Future Land Use Map. The Subdistrict is comprised of the following properties: Tract 71, Golden Gate 14 GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN Estates, Unit 23; and the East 165 feet of Tract 54, Golden Gate Estates, Unit 23. See Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict Map. a) The Criteria for the Subdistrict are as follows: • All commercial development is encouraged to be in the form of a PUD. • Projects directly abutting Estates zoned property shall provide, at a minimum, a 75 -foot buffer of retained native vegetation in which no parking or water management uses are permitted; except that, when abutting conditional uses no such buffer is required. • Shared parking shall be required with adjoining developments whenever possible. b) Limitation of Uses - Uses shall be limited to the following: • Automobile Service Station; • Barber & Beauty Shops; • Convenience Stores; • Drug Stores; • Food Markets; • Hardware Stores; • Laundries - Self Service Only; • Post Offices and Professional Offices; • Repair Shops - Radio, TV, Small Appliances and Shoes; • Restaurants, including fast food restaurants but not drive -in restaurants • Shopping Center; • Veterinary Clinics with no outside kenneling. Provision Assessment: The specific list of uses in this subdistrict has existed in the GGAMP since its adoption in 1991 and was taken from a PUD approved prior to 1991. On April 14, 2009, the BCC approved an Appeal of a Zoning Verification Letter (Resolution 2009 -99) having the effect of allowing all uses of the C -2 zoning district in the LDC at that time, under the term "shopping center." The County recommends replacing the term "shopping center" with reference to C -2 uses (perhaps, "All Permitted Uses of the C -2, Convenience Commercial, zoning district in the Collier County Land Development Code, Ordinance 04 -41, as amended, as of April 14, 2009 "). 15 GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES 2011 EVALUATION & APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) ECONOMIC ELEMENT Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Element will be revised to reflect the proper formatting for all Goals, Objectives and Policies, as defined below: Goal: General statement defining what the plan will ultimately achieve, typically beginning with "TO" followed by a transitive verb, such as, TO PROTECT or TO ENSURE. Objective: A more specific statement than the stated Goal; describing actions that will help achieve the goal(s), typically beginning with the active verb providing the general direction, such as, "Implement ", "Promote" or "Protect ". Objectives use the term "will" and allow Policies to specifically require an activity with "shall ". Policies: Specific statements that provide directives on how to achieve the objectives and ultimately the Element's goals, typically beginning with phrases like, "The County shall promote... ", "The County shall continue to..." or "The District shall expand..." or similar phrases. Policies use the terms "may" or "shall" to provide specific direction. Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Element should be revised to reflect Department name changes, designee changes, renumbering due to objective and/or policy additions and/or deletions, and grammatical changes. Objective 1 Revision to clarify the purpose of the objective. Policy 1.2 Revision to expand focus of policy. Objective 2 Revision to expand focus of objective Objective 3 Revision to objective by making this objective number 1, with all policies under this objective reflecting the change. Policy 3.1 Modification based upon expansion of the policy. Policy 3.8 Revision based upon need to explain what the County's traditional economic base is. Policy 3.9 Deletion based upon redundancy with policy 3.3 Policy 3.14 Relocation of text. Policy 3.14 Replace existing policy with one which calls for the County to monitor the County's unemployment rate. Objective 4 Revision to clarify the purpose of the objective. Policy 4.1 Modification based upon proposed combination of policy, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 into single policy. 1 Economic Element Policy 4.2 Modification based upon proposed combination of policy, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 into single policy. Policy 4.3 Modification based upon proposed combination of policy, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 into single policy. 2 Economic Element ECONOMIC ELEMENT Introduction and Background The purpose of this Element is to serve as a set of guidelines to assess the impacts of growth management decisions on the County's economic vitality. The Element also addresses certain requirements of the Southwest Florida Strategic Regional Plan regarding economic issues. It must be noted that the Economic Element only encourages, and does not mandate, that the County consider economic matters in relation to its overall planning and growth management strategy, as reflected in the other Elements of this Growth Management Plan (GMP). In considering whether to adopt changes or modifications to the GMP or the Land Development Code, the Board of County Commissioners must weigh the relative importance of many factors, of which economic impacts are not always the most significant. The Economic Element contains a single Goal and six (6) Objective Areas. These Objective Areas are: 1. The Conservation and Enhancement of Natural, Cultural & Social Resources. 2. Expanding and Enhancing the Tourism Industry. 3. New and Existing Industries. 4. Nonprofit and Civic Organizations & Local Groups/Programs. 5. Expansion and Development of Educational Facilities and Programs. 6. Development Regulations. The below evaluation of the Goal, Objectives and Policies of the Economic Element has been a collaborative effort between the Collier County Economic Development Council (EDC) and Comprehensive Planning. GOAL: COLLIER COUNTY WILL ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A DIVERSIFIED AND STABLE ECONOMY BY PROVIDING A POSITIVE BUSINESS CLIMATE THAT ASSURES MAXIMUM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHILE MAINTAINING A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE. OBJECTIVE 1 (The Conservation and Enhancement of Natural, Cultural and Social Resources): Collier County will encourage the conservation and enhancement of those natural, cultural, and social resources that represent the foundation of the County's existing retirement, recreation, and tourist - oriented economy, in order to place the County in a competitive position to enable the retention and expansion of these and other business opportunities. Objective Achievement Anal Collier County recommends text be remain. The County still maintains a position of strengthening the attributes which contributes to its competitive advantage regarding a sense of place which attracts new working and retired residents, as well as seasonal residents and short term visitors. The proposed revisions will be to clarify the purpose of the objective, as proposed below. OBJECTIVE 1 (The Conservation and Enhancement of Natural, Cultural and Social Resources): Collier County will encourage the conservation and enhancement of those natural, cultural, and social resources that are integral FepFeseRt the f,,,,�,�� +,,., �f to maintaining and expanding that portion of I Economic Element the County's economy the G9 Rt y's exiGtiRg which largely relies on seasonal residents and short term visitors and retired residents. Fet,�meRt, particularly the recreation, hospitality and tourism industries , in order to place the County in a the most advantageous eempetitive position to GRable the retain eRtieR and expand siOR e# these and other similar or related businesses eppsFtURities. Planninz Commission (CCPC) Comment om August 25 2010 EAR Workshop — The CCPC felt the renumbering of the Objectives as suggested by staff was unnecessary. Policy 1.2: Collier County will support the opportunity for development and establishment of hospitals, nursing homes and additional medical related facilities in order to promote a continuum of care to enhance the quality of life throughout the County. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text be revised. As part of the means to make the County more attractive to a growing aging population, the attention and support of medical related facilities is essential. To further provide clarification the inclusion of medical related research and manufacturing facilities is being proposed to be included within the facilities promoted. OBJECTIVE 2 (Expanding and Enhancing the Tourism Industry): Collier County will support programs that are designed to expand and enhance the tourism industry. Objective Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text be revised. A central tenant of the composition of the Collier County economy lies within Tourism, not only for short term economic opportunities that tourist bring to the County, but the continual exposure of the County to potential new full time and seasonal residents who first experience the County through tourist opportunities have long term economic ramifications. The objective is being proposed to be modified by adding the words — "hospitality and the tourism industry" OBJECTIVE 3 (New and Existing Industries): Collier County will support programs which are designed to promote and encourage the recruitment of new industry as well as the expansion and retention of existing industries in order to diversify the County's economic base. Objective Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text remains. The economic strategy employed by the County is a two prong approach; job creation through strengthening existing industries as well as active marketing to firms outside of the local market through recruitment efforts. Policy 3.3: Collier County will support the preparation of an annual report on the progress of economic development in the County. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text be revised. 2 Economic Element The preparation of an annual report detailing the economic progress and specifics of existing programs is an effort which helps provided the business community a wider breadth of understanding of the business environment fostered by the County and potential opportunities within the County. The policy is being proposed as modified below. Policy 3.3: Collier County will stippeft -the atieii of prepare an annual report on the progress of economic development and diversification, , specifically as it relates to achieving the objectives set forth in the five -year economic development plan referenced in Polices Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 25, 2010 EAR Workshop — Remove the reference to the EDC in the proposed policy. Policy 3.8: Collier County, in coordination with appropriate entities, will continue programs that encourage and assist in the location of new companies that build on the traditional economic base. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text be revised. Attention to the core components of the Collier Economy is a central tenant of the economic platform endorsed by the County and will continue to be as the County moves forward with its economic diversification efforts. Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 25, 2010 EAR Workshop — Would like to see traditional economic base articulated in policy. Policy 3.9: Collier County will support the preparation of an annual report on the progress of existing industry expansions and traditional industry starts. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text be deleted. The policy is redundant, with the annual report provided for in policy 3.3. Policy 3.14: Collier County has adopted a comprehensive program of economic incentives that are designed to attract new businesses and develop the local workforce for such businesses. These incentives include: a. An impact fee payment assistance program for either new or expanding targeted industries; b. A job creation investment program for the relocation or expansion of targeted industries; c. A property tax stimulus program providing payments to offset the costs associated with the relocation and /or expansion of targeted industries; and, d. An advanced broadband infrastructure investment program, which provides payments to businesses that are either installing or expanding broadband communications systems. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text relocated. The County has identified the above means to reduce locational barriers faced by firms entering into the Collier market and will continue to do so in the future and the development of the Project Innovation initiative is direct evidence of this commitment. Economic Element Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 25 2010 EAR Workshop — remove this policy and relocate to either the Housing Element or the Immokalee Area Master Plan. NEW policy 3.14: Add a policy that states Collier County on a semi - annual basis will obtain and monitor the County's unemployment rate from the United States Department of Labor. Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from December 7 2010 EAR adoption Hearing — develop a policy for the County to regularly monitor the County's unemployment rate. OBJECTIVE 4 (Nonprofit and Civic Organizations and Local Groups /Programs): Collier County will support the economic development goals, efforts and community involvement of nonprofit organizations, civic associations and local groups and programs. Objective Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends be revised. Support to these groups or organizations are part of the overall support for attempts to bring diversity and sustainability to the Collier economic mix. The Objective is proposed to be revised to provide further clarification to it purpose as detailed below. OBJECTIVE 4 (Nonprofit and Civic Organizations and Local Groups/Programs): Recognizing the significant economic and social benefits and the overall qualit�ofplace attributable in large part to the vast array of nonprofit organizations, civic and community associations and other local groUs and programs in Collier County and in the southwest Florida region, the County will support the community involvement efforts and economic development goals of such organizations, associations, groups and programs. eeenemie de ela to goals, ff � a nit ,,.,elve t Of fit t''„ b , �� X11 Y Vl Yil 7 . Policy 4.1: Collier County will support the economic development - initiatives of regional nonprofit organizations. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text be revised, as suggested at the conclusion of policy 4.3. Successful economic development strategies must understand the economic landscape on a regional basis to identify and leverage opportunities contained within the region and with that understanding the county will support such regional efforts. Policy 4.2: Collier County will support the economic development goals and efforts of countywide organizations. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text be revised, as suggested at the conclusion of policy 4.3. As with policy 4.1 the County understands the importance of local efforts with economic diversification efforts and will continue to support such organizations. 4 Economic Element Policy 4.3: Collier County will support the economic development efforts of localized organizations. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text to be revised. Policy 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 could be combined within one policy as suggested below Policy 4.1: Collier County will support the economic development, initiatives of regional nonprofit organizations, goals and efforts of countywide organizations and efforts of localized organizations. OBJECTIVE 5 (Expansion and Development of Educational Facilities and Programs): Collier County will encourage the expansion and development of educational facilities and programs that complement economic development and diversification. Objective Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text remains. Successful economic development strategies understand the necessity of linking educational institutions to specific industries to assist within technology transfer and product and process innovation. Additionally, a strong educational linkage to industry ensures a yearly supply of fresh talent and ideas for existing business to draw upon and stands as a required infrastructure for a locality to provide similar to other locational infrastructure requirements. OBJECTIVE 6 (Development Regulations): Collier County will maintain a system of development regulations that will promote the accomplishment of the goals, objectives, and policies of this Element. Objective Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text remains. The level of complexity associated with the development regulations of the County must weigh the protections being sought against the barriers they create for new business starts and existing business expansion. Attention must be paid to both sides of the balance. Policy 6.1 Collier County will periodically review its land development regulations for consistency with the Collier County Growth Management Plan to promote the accomplishment of the goals, objectives and policies of this Element. Policy Achievement Analysis: Collier County recommends text remain. Periodic review of development regulations are required to ensure that unintended negative consequences, contrary to the GMP's Economic Element are not resulting from such development regulation. Planning Commission (CCPQ Comment from August 25, 2010 EAR Workshy — Leave policy as written. 5 Economic Element SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES 2011 EVALUATION & APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) Public School Facilities Element Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Element should be revised to reflect the proper formatting of Goals, Objectives and Policies, as defined below. Goal: General statement that defines what the Element will ultimately achieve. Objective: A more specific statement than the stated Goal; describes actions that will help achieve the goal(s). Policies: Specific statements that provide directives on how to achieve the objectives and ultimately the Element's goal(s). Goals, Objective and Policies: The entire Element should be revised to reflect Department name changes, designee changes, renumbering due to objective and/or policy additions and/or deletions, and grammatical changes. Policy 2.3: Delete the last paragraph within the Policy, as the required school concurrency regulations were adopted within the Land Development Code in June 2010. Policy 2.5: Delete the Policy, as the required school concurrency regulations were adopted within the Land Development Code in June 2010. Policy 3.6: Revise the Policy to reflect the establishment of the Citizen Advisory Group (CAG); and, add a reference to reflect that the planning and monitoring of school concurrency by the CAG is ongoing. 1 PSFE SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED CHANGES Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption Assessment of the Successes and Shortcomings and Recommendations for the Public School Facilities Element A. Background and Introduction In 2005, the Florida Legislature enacted legislation (Senate Bill 360) amending Sections 163.3177 and 163.3180, F.S., requiring the establishment of concurrency for public school facilities not granted an exception. The implementation of school concurrency requires local governments to establish level of service standards for concurrency for public schools and adopt a Public School Facilities Element into their comprehensive plans. In 2008, in response to this legislative requirement, the Collier County School Board, Collier County and the municipalities within the County, coordinated the adoption of the Public Schools Facilities Element along with amendments to the Intergovernmental Coordination and Capital Improvements Elements to ensure consistency among the local governments' comprehensive plan elements and the School Board's plans. The Public Schools Facilities Element implements a uniform, district -wide public school concurrency system requiring concurrency for public schools be met before development orders are issued. The Collier County School District has a current enrollment of 42,849 students in grades pre- kindergarten through twelfth grade based on the school enrollment census taken in October 2009. The Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) capacity for existing core facilities can serve 48,257 students. The District reports that by year 2019, the projected student enrollment numbers are expected to grow to over 49,800 students. In order to meet the district -wide level of service standard of 100 percent for high schools, and 95 percent for both elementary and middle schools, within the five year planning horizon, an elementary school expansion to add 162 seats is planned and programmed within the District's Five -Year Work Plan. The Collier County School District currently meets the adopted level of service standards for public school facilities. School concurrency capacity projects identified in the School District's Five -Year Work Plan do not require Collier County to provide capital improvements for those projects within the five - year planning period. Based on student enrollment projections and the elementary school expansion planned and programmed in year 2014/2015, Collier County will continue to meet the adopted level of service standards for public school facilities for the five -year planning period. B. Element Review Less than two years have passed since the Public School Facilities Element was adopted. During that time period the County experienced a decline in residential development and an PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES ELEMENT Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption outmigration of its population. As a result, school facility construction lessened and projects planned within the School District's 5 -Year Capital Improvement Plan were moved into later planning years. Since the school concurrency program generally remains unchanged since its adoption, the County is proposing minimal changes to PSFE at this time. Proposed changes to the Element include: deleting a paragraph within Policy 2.3 and deleting Policy 2.5 to reflect the adoption of implementing school concurrency provisions within the Land Development Code in June 2010; and, revising Policy 3.6 to reflect the establishment of a Citizen Advisory Group and provide that the planning and monitoring of school concurrency by the CAG is ongoing. C. Objective Analysis OBJECTIVE 2: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REVIEW The County, in cooperation with the School District, shall ensure a school concurrency evaluation is performed on all non - exempt residential development to verify that new students can be accommodated within the adopted level of service standard established for each school type as measured within a CSA. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change is proposed] Policy 2.3: The County, through its land development regulations, and in conjunction with the School District, shall establish a school concurrency review process for all residential development projects that are not exempt under Policy 2.2 of this Element. The following are the minimum review process requirements for all non - exempt residential development: A. Submittal of a residential development application including a School Impact Analysis (SIA) to the County for sufficiency review. B. Determination of completeness by the County. If deemed complete, the County shall transmit the application, including the SIA, to the School District for review. C. Review of the application, by the School District, for available capacity, and issuance of a School Capacity Availability Determination Letter (SCADL) within 20 days after receipt of a complete application from the County. The School District shall identify the following in the SCADL: 1. Available capacity within the affected CSA. 2. If capacity is not available within the affected CSA, the available capacity within one or more of the adjacent CSAs. (If the affected CSA does not contain a particular school type (elementary, middle, high), the adjacent CSAs shall be evaluated for available capacity.) 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES ELEMENT Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption 3. If capacity is not available in the adjacent CSAs, the School District shall indicate that the development is not in compliance with the adopted LOSS and offer the applicant the opportunity to negotiate a mitigation plan within a 90 day period. The Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning and School Concurrency and this Public School Facilities Element shall provide the process necessary to determine available school capacity for all residential projects that are not exempt under Policy 2.2 of this Element, until such time as land development regulations (LDRs) are adopted. In the event that one of the documents listed above is not in effect prior to LDR adoption, the other document shall provide the process necessary to determine available school capacity for all non - exempt residential projects. Policy Achievement Analysis: The Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the last paragraph should be deleted, as this policy objective has been achieved with the adoption of Land Development Code regulations in 2010. Policy 2.5: Within one (1) year from the effective date of the School Concurrency Growth Management Plan amendments, the County shall adopt school concurrency provisions into its Land Development Regulations (LDRs) to implement school concurrency. Policy Achievement Analysis: The Policy objective has been achieved with the adoption of Land Development Code regulations in 2010. This Policy is no longer relevant and should be deleted. OBJECTIVE 3: The County and the School District will: coordinate the location of public schools with the Future Land Use Map and map series to ensure that existing and proposed school facilities are located consistent with existing and proposed residential areas they serve and are proximate to appropriate existing and future land uses, and serve as community focal points; coordinate the location of public school facilities relative to the location of other public facilities such as parks, libraries and community centers to the extent possible; coordinate existing and planned public school facilities. with the plans for supporting infrastructure; establish a monitoring group; and address coordination on emergency preparedness issues. Public Comment (Community Meeting held on 3115110): Public stated that there is a need to coordinate school siting and facility planning with County infrastructure. [This Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change is proposed] 3 PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES ELEMENT Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption Policy 3.6: The County, in conjunction with the School District, shall establish a Citizen Advisory Group (CAG) to monitor planning and school concurrency in Collier County. Policy Achievement Analysis: The policy objective has been achieved with the establishment of the CAG in 2009. This Policy remains relevant and should be retained. However, the Policy should be revised to reflect the establishment of the Citizen Advisory Group and that the monitoring and planning of school concurrency, by the CAG, is an ongoing activity. PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES ELEMENT Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption Immokalee Area Master Plan Element STATEMENT OF ISSUE The Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP) is an "optional element," under Section 163.3177(7), Florida Statutes. As such, there are no specific criteria to guide the format and purposes of this Element. The Immokalee Area Master Plan was originally developed, as mandated by (1988) Policy 6.4 of the Future Land Use Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan. ISSUE BACKGROUND Work on the original Master Plan began with the appointment of a Technical Advisory Committee in November 1988. An initial public workshop was held in February 1989, and subsequent informational workshops were held periodically, thereafter. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners adopted the Immokalee Area Master Plan, as an element of the County's Growth Management Plan, on February 5, 1991. The first set of amendments to the plan, involving changes to both the text and the Immokalee Future Land Use Map, were adopted in 1993. In 1996, based upon recommendations contained in Collier County's adopted Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR), staff initiated amendments to the Immokalee Area Master Plan. Unlike the 1988 — 1991 process, the process initiated in 1996 did not involve an advisory committee specific to the Immokalee Area. Instead, the proposed IAMP amendments were formulated and reviewed by staff, aided by an Evaluation & Appraisal Report Advisory Committee, which also helped staff formulate and review amendments to other Elements of the Growth Management Plan. The EAR -based amendments affected virtually the entire Immokalee Area Master Plan, including the Immokalee Area Future Land Use Map. Various subdistrict boundaries were revised and two new subdistricts were created. Based upon the EAR recommendations, in October of 1997, the Board of County Commissioners adopted an Ordinance enacting the revised Master Plan. The BCC adopted the Second EAR for the GMP on July 27, 2004. Such EAR called for revisions to the Irnmokalee Area Master Plan to be prepared as part of the subsequent County's EAR -based amendments. During 2003, as part of the preparation of the EAR, the BCC authorized Comprehensive Planning staff to prepare recommendations for revising the 1997 IAMP. Subsequently, the Board authorized creation of an advisory committee, the Immokalee Area Master Plan Restudy Committee (Restudy Committee), to work with staff in making proposed revisions to the IAMP. The Restudy Committee, assisted by Comprehensive Planning staff, submitted recommendations to the EAR (for recommended amendments to the IAMP), in November 2003. However, during the performance of its tasks, the Committee determined that a longer, more intense restudy of the IAMP was necessary. Therefore, the IAMP Restudy Committee expressed a desire to extend the life of the Committee so that it could continue to assist the Board with the implementation the IAMP. The re- established Committee was renamed as the Immokalee Area Master Plan and Visioning Committee (IMPVC). The BCC adopted Ordinance 04 -62, sunsetting the Immokalee Area Master Plan Restudy Committee and creating the IMPVC, on September 28, 2004. Immokalee Area Master Plan Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption One of the Committee's first official acts was to direct staff to prepare Request For Proposals and Scope of Services to hire a consulting firm that would assist the IMPVC in revising the IAMP. The CRA hired the consulting firm RMPK Group and worked for a period of over four years conducting public meetings, collecting and analyzing data, and drafting revisions to the LAMP. This firm prepared a study entitled " Immokalee Inventory and Analysis Report" in May of 2006, but relinquished their services to the Immokalee CRA in 2008. RWA, Inc. was then hired and is presently the agent in charge of the proposed amendments to IAMP and subsequent Land Development Code (LDC) regulations. The IMPVC sunsetted on December 31, 2009 by Resolution 2009 -306. A series of public meetings and workshops were held in relation to the preparation of the current amendment to the IAMP. Agencies involved included the IAMPVC, and Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board (CRAAB). The Immokalee Area Master Plan Element of the GMP is currently in the process of revising and replacing each existing Goal, Objective and Policy of the LAMP, as well as revising and replacing all future land use designations on the IAMP and IAMP FLUM. The LAW is expected to be adopted during the first quarter of 2011. In general, the amendment to the LAMP element of the GMP proposes eight new goals, each with respective objectives and policies; followed by the revised Land Use Designation Description Section which includes and describes the proposed land use designations that will guide patterns of development within the Immokalee urban area and further the proposed goals through standards set forth within such land used designations, and the types of allowed land uses that could be requested. The first goal establishes the prioritization of capital projects and other IAMP activities to accomplish the proposed goals, subject to funding as approved by the BCC on an annual basis. The second goal prioritizes economic development in regard to opportunities for business and redevelopment initiatives and incentives that promote social benefits to the Immokalee community; encourages development away from environmentally sensitive lands; and allows for agriculture related business within certain areas of the Immokalee urban area. The third goal deals with housing, as it relates to farm worker and migrant housing needs; conservation and rehabilitation of housing; and the promotion of affordable workforce and gap housing. Provisions for public infrastructure and public facilities are dealt with in goal four. The fifth goal outlines standards and policies related to natural resources. Goal six describes the revised land use designations in Immokalee. Goal seven relates to development design standards that are specific to the Immokalee Urban area. Goal eight provides for coordination with certain agencies. The last portion of the revised IAMP specifies the changes among each new land use designation and the density rating system, including density bonuses and the density and intensity blending provision, and the applicable correlating revisions to the FLUM. The proposed LAMP intends to implement the Immokalee community's vision, as approved by the IMPVC, by promoting economic development and efficient delivery of services through greater density and intensity that encourage dense, clustered development; incorporating smart growth principles; and by providing greater development flexibility through mixed -use Subdistricts. 2 Immokalee Area Master Plan Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption The proposed Plan intends to increase density and intensity as the main mechanism to promote economic development within the Immokalee Urban Area. Staff acknowledges and supports the desires of the CRA and IMPVC to promote and diversify economic development in Immokalee. Specifically: Changes in the FLUM proposes the majority of dense, mixed use of commercial and residential development along the main thoroughfares of Immokalee, surrounded by land uses that have the highest allowance for density. These higher density areas transition to lands that are allowed lower density and which are located mainly towards the edge of the urban area. Industrial development remains in the current general location of the Immokalee airport. • Increase in density bonuses for mixed use development are meant to incentivize higher density along the main thoroughfares, and promote the changes in the land use designations of these areas that would further the proposed GOPs. • The proposed FLUM reduces the amount of residentially designated lands by 636 acres. This change allows for the re- designation of current Low Residential Designated lands located around the main thoroughfares of Immokalee. Such existing Low Residential areas are proposed to be re- designated to allow higher density and non- residential uses in order to further the proposed GOPs and create transition towards the low density areas. • In addition, some of the changes, such as the location of the Industrial — Mixed Use Subdistrict (RAU) do not seem to be compatible with the proposed adjacent designations. However, added development standards, such as specific landscaping buffers between the industrially designated lands and the residential areas, are meant to ameliorate compatibility issues between them. The following are some of the major changes proposed in the LAMP amendment: • Re- configuration of the wetland boundary that connects to Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System Overlay (see attached Map 1). This revision was requested by staff. • The re- designation of the lands within the boundary of the Immokalee Regional Airport from Industrial (ID) to Immokalee Regional Airport Subdistrict (APO). • The addition of ±103 acres of land that are proposed to be removed from the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay (RLSA) and be included within the boundary of the Immokalee Regional Airport Subdistrict (APO). (Correlating changes to the countywide Future Land Use Map Series are not proposed at this time, but will be considered during adoption hearings.) • The addition of the "Loop Road," which is proposed to allow access from the Immokalee Regional Airport and Florida Tradeport areas, to SR82 and SR29. • Revisions to the land use designations in the IAMP FLUM include: 3 Immokalee Area Master Plan Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption o An increase in the base density allowed within the mixed use designated areas. However, no change in base density (DU /A — dwelling units per acre) is proposed within the Low, Medium, High and RT designated areas: ■ Low Residential: no change (4 DU /A). ■ Medium Residential: no change (6 DU /A) • High Residential: no change (8 DU /A) ■ Mixed use: from 12 DU /A allowed within the existing Commerce Center Mixed Use (CC -MU) and Neighborhood Center (NC) to 16 DU /A allowed in the proposed Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) designated areas. ■ Recreational Tourist (RT): no change (4 DU /A). o An increase of about 10 percent in the number of potential dwelling units that could be developed through base density: • A reduction in the base number of potential dwelling units within the Low, Medium and High Residential designated areas, from 57,230 dwelling units to 55,829 dwelling units. This change would allow 1,401 less dwelling units. • An increase in the base number of potential dwelling units within the Mixed -Use designation, from 10,341 dwelling units to 17,670 dwelling units. This change would allow 7,299 additional dwelling units. ■ An increase in the base number of potential dwelling units within the Recreational Tourist designation, from 1,005 dwelling units to 1,805 dwelling units. The 800 additional dwelling units is due to the increase in the amount of acreage proposed to be designated as RT in the revised FLUM. The above noted reductions and additions in the base number of potential dwelling units in the IAMP FLUM, in conjunction with the changes in the amount of acreage of each land use designation, including the increase in acreage of RT designated lands, yields an increase in the total base number of potential dwelling units, from 68,576 dwelling units to 75,307 dwelling units. This change represents an additional 6,730 dwelling units that would be allowed in the IAMP. o Changes in the maximum density (DU /A — dwelling units per acre) allowed within the low residential (reduction) and mixed use designated areas (increase): ■ Low Residential: from 12 DU /A to 8 DU /A ■ Medium Residential: no change (14 DU /A) ■ High Residential: no change (16 DU /A) ■ Mixed use: from 12 DU /A allowed within the Commerce Center Mixed Use (CC -MU) and Neighborhood Center (NC) to 20 DU /A allowed in the proposed Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) designated areas. ■ Recreational Tourist (RT): no change (4 DU /A) 4 Immokalee Area Master Plan Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption o An 18 percent reduction in the maximum number of potential dwelling units that would be allowed in the IAMP: ■ A reduction in the maximum number of potential dwelling units within the Low, Medium and High Residential designated areas, from 157,011.4 dwelling units to 113,879.2 dwelling units. This change would allow 43,132.2 less dwelling units. • An increase in the maximum number of potential dwelling units within the Mixed -Use designation, from 10,341.6 dwelling units to 22,088 dwelling units. This change would allow 11,746.4 additional dwelling units. • An increase in the maximum number of potential dwelling units within the Recreational Tourist designation, from 1,005 dwelling units to 1,805 dwelling units. This change would allow 800 additional dwelling units due to the increase in the amount of acreage proposed to be designated as RT in the FLUM. The above reductions and additions in the maximum allowed number of potential dwelling units, in conjunction with the increase in acreage of RT designated lands, yields a reduction in the total maximum number of potential dwelling units in the IAMP FLUM, from 168,357.8 dwelling units to 137,774.4 dwelling units. This change represents a reduction of 30,583.4 dwelling units from what is currently allowed to be developed in the LAMP. • An increase in the amount of Recreational Tourist (RT) designated lands: from ±251.2 acres to ±451.8 acres, an increase of ±201 acres. This change would allow an increase in the potential number of dwelling units, from 1,005 dwelling units to 1,805 dwelling units (see Table 3); as well as an increase in the maximum amount of potential dwelling units that could be developed. • An increase on the cap of allowed density that can be requested within the Immokalee Urban Area, via density bonus, from a maximum of 16 DU /A to a cap of 20 DU /A. • A five percent reduction of residential designated lands. This change of over ±636 acres of residential designated lands are proposed to be re- designated to allow commercial and industrial development, as well as uses that are allowed under the RT designation. • An increase in the amount of commercial designated lands: from ±1024.4 acres to ±1,104.4 acres, an increase of ±80 acres of commercial designated lands. An increase in the amount of industrial designated lands: from 2,643.5 acres to 3,105.4 acres, an increase of ±462 acres of industrial designated lands. This increase includes the re- designation from Industrial (ID) to Immokalee Regional Airport Subdistrict (APO) of 1484.3 acres of land that are part of the Immokalee Regional Airport boundary. The proposed Plan includes Objectives and Policies that address FIB 697. The Immokalee Area Master Plan has incorporated language within these Immokalee - specific amendments to address the energy efficiency issues. Specifically, the following proposed Goals, Objectives and Policies are designed to comply with HB 697 in the following manner: 5 Immokalee Area Master Plan Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption Reducing the number and length of automobile trips (VMT): Objective 2.2, and its related policies, seeks to diversify the local economy and increase employment opportunities within the Immokalee Urban Area, thereby lowering the need to travel greater distances for work or services. Objective 4.2 addresses vehicular and non- vehicular transportation options and specifically references the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize energy consumption. Policies 4.2.6 and 4.2.7 discuss the need to improve and expand public transit options in Immokalee. Policy 4.2.8 seeks to evaluate whether a Transportation Concurrency Exception Area is appropriate for Immokalee. Policy 6.1.5 specifically states that compact mixed -use development patterns are encouraged to create walkable communities, reduce vehicle miles traveled and increase energy efficiency. Promoting alternative modes of transportation: Objective 4.2 addresses non - vehicular transportation options and specifically references the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize energy consumption. Policy 4.2.2 references the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and Policy 4.2.5 recognizes the need to improve safety for pedestrians and bicycles. Policies 4.2.6 and 4.2.7 discuss the need to improve and expand public transit options in Immokalee. Objective 7.1 recognizes the need for Immokalee- specific land development regulations that will encourage pedestrian friendly urban form and promote energy efficiency. Policy 7.1.2 encourages new community facilities to be within a half -mile of residential and mixed use centers to encourage walking, bicycling and non - vehicular travel. Allowing for compact mixed -use development patterns: Goal 6, and its related Objectives and Policies, pertain to land use and specifically reference allowing and encouraging a mixture of uses. Objective 6.1 references the need to coordinate the Future Land Use Map that encourages desirable growth and energy efficient development patterns. Policy 6.1.5 specifically states that the Immokalee area encourages compact mixed - use development patterns to create walkable communities, reduce vehicle miles traveled and increase energy efficiency. Policy 4.1.2 encourages future parks to be located in the most densely populated areas, and- recognizes the need for public plazas, greens and urban parks to make Immokalee more pedestrian friendly. Objective 7.1, and its related policies, recognizes the need for Immokalee- specific land development regulations that will encourage pedestrian friendly urban form and promote energy efficiency. Policy 7.1.2 recognizes that new community facilities should be within walking distance to mixed use and residential centers. Policies 7.1.2, 7.1.3 and 7.1.4 all relate to compact, mixed -use, urban design criteria. The Urban-Mixed Use district allows for commercial development within the Residential Subdistricts, as described in the Land Use Designation Description section. Density bonuses are also allowed for projects that are proximate to Commercial Uses. Allowing for higher densities in appropriate places, which reduces the per capita carbon footprint, supports transit and reduces sprawl. Policy 7.1.5 also encourages high intensity development in Immokalee through the development of a Central Business District overlay subdistrict in the Land Development Code. The Urban-Mixed Use district and subdistricts, as referenced in the Land Use Designation Description section, allow for higher residential densities. The base residential densities range from four (4) units per acre for Low Residential (LR) subdistrict to ten (I0) 6 Immokalee Area Master Plan Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption dwelling units per acre in High Residential (HR) and sixteen (16) in the Commercial -Mixed Use subdistricts. Density bonuses are also allowed for projects that are proximate to Commercial Uses or in infill areas, as well as for providing affordable - workforce housing. The revisions to the IAMP are intended to implement the Immokalee community's vision, as approved by promoting economic development and efficient delivery of services through greater density and intensity that encourage dense, clustered development; incorporating smart growth principles; and by providing greater development flexibility through mixed -use Subdistricts. [Planning Commission (CCPC) Comment from August 25, 2010 EAR Workshop — Would like to have the provisions contained in Policy 5.1.4. of the proposed Immokalee Area Master Plan (LAMP)be resolved during the adoption hearings in regard to this plan. The CCPC also suggested that in the case that the work related to resolving the provisions of the proposed Policy 5.1.4. requires further analysis, then the provisions are to be resolved as part of the adoption hearing of the 2011 EAR.] [Recommendation from October 14 2010 South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Comments to the DCA on Proposed EAR — That the County include a policy that provides a requirement for detailed design segments and development of funding mechanisms for the stormwater management improvements identified in the recommended alternatives of the Immokalee Stormwater Management Plan.] Immokalee Area Master Plan Updated for January 2011 BCC Adoption PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE OF RESOLUTION Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in the Boardroom, Third floor Commission Chambers, Col- lier County Government Center, 3299 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples, Florida 34112. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider the transmittal of the following County Resolution, 2011 EAR -Based Amend- ments to the Collier County Growth Management Plan. The meeting will commence at 9:00 A.M. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the Transmittal of the EAR -Based amendments to the Growth Manage- ment Plan; specifically to the Capital Improvement Element, Transportation Element, Sanitary Sewer Sub - Element, Potable Water Sub - Element, Drainage Sub - Element, Solid Waste Sub - Element and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element, Housing Element, Recreation and Open Space Element, Conservation and Coastal Management Element, Intergovernmental Coordination Element, Future Land Use Ele- ment and Future Land Use Map and Map Series, Golden Gate Area Master Plan Element, Economic Element, Public Schools Facilities Element; and Immokalee Area Master Plan Element; and a recommendation for Transmit- tal to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. The Resolution Title is as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 12- A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROPOSING 2011 EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) BASED AMENDMENTS TO THE COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN, ORDINANCE 89 -05, AS AMENDED, SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELE- MENT TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT; SANITARY SEWER SUB - ELEMENT, POTABLE WATER SUB - ELEMENT, DRAINAGE SUB - ELEMENT, SOLID WASTE SUB - ELEMENT, AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB - ELEMENT OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT; HOUSING ELEMENT; RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT; CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT; INTERGOVERN- MENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT; FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND MAP SERIES; GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN ELEMENT; ECONOMIC ELEMENT; PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES ELEMENT, AND IMMOKALEE AREA MASTER PLAN ELEMENT FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO REVISE THE LAKE TRAFFORD /CAMP KEAIS STRAND SYSTEM; AND FURTHERMORE RECOMMENDING TRANSMITTAL OF THESE AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. g Collier County Florida B „m h V� y All interested parties are invited to appear and be heard. Copies of the proposed amendments are available for inspection at the Comprehensive Planning Section of the Land Development Services Department, 2800 N. Horse- shoe Drive, Naples, Florida between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, or website link: http://www.colliergov.net/index.aspx?page=3286. Any questions pertaining to these documents should be directed to the Comprehensive Planning Section. (239- 252- 2400). Written comments filed with the Comprehensive Planning Section of Land Development Services De- partment prior to Tuesday, April 24, 2012, will be read and considered at the public hearing. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of that proceeding, and for such purpose he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in the proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Collier County Facilities Management Department, located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 101, Naples, Florida 34112, (239) 252 -8380. Assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are available in the County Commissioners' Office. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FL FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMAN DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK By: Ann Jennejohn, Deputy Clerk (SEAL) No. 240163167 April 4, 2012 NAPLES DAILY NEWS Published Daily Naples, FL 34110 Affidavit of Publication State of Florida Counties of Collier arlsj Lee Before the undersigned they serve as the authority, personally appeared MaryLynn Roeller, who on oath says that she serves as the Advertising Accounting Manager of the Naples Daily News, a daily newspaper published at Naples, in Collier County, Florida; distributed in Collier and. Lee counties of Florida; that the attached copy of the advertising, being a PUBLIC NOTICE in the matter of PUBLIC NOTICE was published in said newspaper 1 time in the issue on January 11, 2012 Af iant further says that the said Naples Daily News is a newspaper published at Naples, in said Collier County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Collier County, Florida; distributed in Collier and Lee counties of Florida, each day and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Naples, in said Collier County, Florida, for a period of I year nett preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publiica0"� tion in the said newspaper. 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The Resolution title Itl��:a��lre� 11 A OMMISSIONERS PROPOSING SASED AMENDMENTS TO -THE DINANCE 89 -05, AS AMENDED, T ELEMENT; TRANSPORTATION ATER SUB - ELEMENT, DRAINAGE RAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER ELEMENT; HOUSING ELEMENT; N AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT t MENT; FUTURE LAND USE ; GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER H.00LS FACILITIES ELEMENT, OF THESE AMENDMENTS TO i Accollinfdb7 I Collier County � x '=�- Florida i es of the proposed amendments are ' n of the Land Development Services the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5'00 P.M., qndex.aspx ?page =3286. X'!'Y..__�ed to the Comprehensive Planning 'rehensive Planning Section of Land 26, 2012 will be read and considered TfCounty Planning Commission with will need a record of that proceeding, rd of the proceedings is made, which al is to be based. !of ation in order to participate in the certain assistance. Please contact at 3335, Suite 101, TaMiami Trail East, s for the hearing impaired are available • January 11 2012 r U b111 t; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE OF RESOLUTION Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC) on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of County Commissioners Third Floor Chambers, County Government Center, 3299 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, Florida 34112. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a recommendation on the transmittal of the EAR -Based amendments to the Growth Management Plan; specifically to the Capital Improvement Element, Transportation Element, Sanitary Sewer Sub - Element, Potable Water Sub - Element, Drainage Sub - Element, Solid Waste Sub - Element and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element, Housing Element, Recreation and Open Space Element, Conservation and Coastal Management Element, Intergovernmental Coordination Element, Future Land Use Element and Future Land Use Map and Map Series, Golden Gate Area Master Plan Element, Economic Element and Public Schools Facilities Element; and a recommendation to the Collier County Board of County Commissioners for Transmittal to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. The Resolution title is as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 12- A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROPOSING 2011 EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) BASED AMENDMENTS TO THE COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN, ORDINANCE 89 -05, AS AMENDED, SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT; TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT; SANITARY SEWER SUB - ELEMENT, POTABLE WATER SUB - ELEMENT, DRAINAGE SUB - ELEMENT, SOLID WASTE SUB - ELEMENT, AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB - ELEMENT OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT; HOUSING ELEMENT; RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT; CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT; INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT; FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND MAP SERIES; GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN ELEMENT; ECONOMIC ELEMENT; AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES ELEMENT, AND FURTHERMORE RECOMMENDING TRANSMITTAL OF THESE AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. Collier County Florida All interested parties are invited to appear and be heard. Copies of the proposed amendments are available for inspection at the Comprehensive Planning Section of the Land Development Services Department, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Florida between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, or website link: hftl27//www.collieroov.netlindex.aspx?paae=3286. Any questions pertaining to these documents should be directed to the Comprehensive Planning Section. (239- 252 - 2400). Written comments filed with the Comprehensive Planning Section of Land Development Services Department prior to Thursday, January 26, 2012 will be read and considered at the public hearing. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Collier County Planning Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of that proceeding, and for such purpose he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in the proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Collier County Facilities Management Department, located at 3335, Suite 101, Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida 34112, (239) 252 -8380. Assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are available in the County Commissioners' Office. Mark P. Strain, Chairman Collier County Planning Commission No. 240173975 January 11 2012 RESOLUTION NO. 12- A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROPOSING 2011 EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) BASED AMENDMENTS TO THE COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN, ORDINANCE 89 -05, AS AMENDED, SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT; TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT; SANITARY SEWER SUB- ELEMENT, POTABLE WATER SUB - ELEMENT, DRAINAGE SUB - ELEMENT, SOLID WASTE SUB - ELEMENT, AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB - ELEMENT OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT; HOUSING ELEMENT; RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT; CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT; INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT; FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND MAP SERIES; GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN ELEMENT; ECONOMIC ELEMENT; PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES ELEMENT; AND AMEND THE IMMOKALEE AREA MASTER PLAN ELEMENT FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO REVISE THE LAKE TRAFFORD /CAMP KEAIS STRAND SYSTEM; AND FURTHERMORE RECOMMENDING TRANSMITTAL OF THESE AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. WHEREAS, Collier County, pursuant to Section 163.3161, et. seq., Florida Statutes, the Florida Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act, was required to prepare and adopt a comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners adopted the Collier County Growth Management Plan on January 10, 1989; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 163.3191, Florida Statutes (2010), Collier County adopted its Evaluation and Appraisal Report ( "EAR ") of the Growth Management Plan on January 31, 2011 by Resolution No. 2011 -24; and WHEREAS, the EAR identified provisions of the Growth Management Plan that need to be amended; and WHEREAS, Collier County has prepared EAR -based plan amendments to the following elements of its Growth Management Plan: Capital Improvement Element; Transportation Element; Sanitary Sewer Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element; Potable Water Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element; Drainage Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element; Solid Waste Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element; Words underlined are additions; Words Stmsk-thfough are deletions EAR -based GMPA/3 -23 -12 Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element; Housing Element; Recreation and Open Space Element; Conservation and Coastal Management Element; Intergovernmental Coordination Element; Future Land Use Element; Golden Gate Area Master Plan Element; Economic Element; Public Schools Facilities Element; Immokalee Area Master Plan Element; and WHEREAS, on January 26, 2012, February 16, 2012, March 1, 2012 and March 6, 2012, the Collier County Planning Commission considered the proposed EAR -based amendments to the Growth Management Plan pursuant to the authority granted to it by Section 163.3174, Florida Statutes, and recommended approval of said amendments to the Board of County Commissioners; and WHEREAS, on April 24, 2012, the Board of County Commissioners at a public hearing approved the transmittal of the proposed EAR -based amendments to the Growth Management Plan to the state land planning agency in accordance with Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, upon receipt of Collier County's proposed EAR -based Growth Management Plan Amendments, the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has sixty (60) days to review the proposed EAR -based amendments and DEO must transmit, in writing, to Collier County, its comments along with any objections and any recommendations for modification, within said sixty (60) days pursuant to Section 163.3184(4), Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, Collier County, upon receipt of the written comments from DEO, must adopt, adopt with changes or not adopt the proposed Growth Management Plan Amendments within one - hundred - eighty (180) days of such receipt pursuant to Section 163.3184(4), Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, after the DEO makes a determination of completeness of the adopted EAR - based Growth Management Plan Amendments, the DEO has forty-five (45) days to review and determine if the Plan Amendments are in compliance with the Community Planning Act of 2011, pursuant to Section 163.3184(4), Florida Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: The Board of County Commissioners hereby approves the proposed EAR -Based Growth Management Plan Amendments, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference herein, for the purpose of transmittal to the Department of Economic Opportunity thereby initiating the required State evaluation of the Growth Management Plan Amendments, prior to final adoption and State determination of compliance with the Community Planning Act of 2011. Words underlined are additions; Words 6tFUGk thFsug# are deletions 2 EAR -based GMPA/3 -23 -12 THIS RESOLUTION adopted after motion, second and majority vote this day of 2012. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: Deputy Clerk Heidi Ashton - Cicko, 9 Assistant County Attorney Section Chief, Land Use /Transportation Exhibit A — Text and Maps FRED W. COYLE, Chairman Words underlined are additions; Words stFUGk through are deletions EAR -based GN4PA/3 -23 -12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Capital Improvement Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Goal, Objectives and Policies Capital Improvement Element (CIE) II. CAPITAL 1AIPROVEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES [Revised text, page 2] GOAL: TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES CONCURRENT WITH NEW DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN OR EXCEED ADOPTED STANDARDS FOR LEVELS OF SERVICE. OBJECTIVE 1 (PUBLIC FACILITYLEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS): Identify and define types of public facilities, establish standards for levels of service for each such public facility, and determine what quantity of additional public facilities is needed in order to achieve and maintain the standards. Policy 1.1: [Revised text, page 2] The County shall establish standards for levels of service for public facilities, as follows: Public facilities are facilities which appear in other elements of this comprehensive plan, including arterial and collector roads, suff ee water- stormwater management systems, potable water systems, wastewater treatment systems, solid waste disposal facilities, parks and recreation facilities, and public school facilities. The standards for levels of service of County provided public facilities shall apply to development orders issued by the County, to the County's annual budget, and to the appropriate individual element of this comprehensive plan. The standards for levels of service of public facilities which are not County provided shall apply to development orders issued by the County and to the appropriate individual element of this comprehensive plan, but shall not apply to the County's annual budget. Public facilities shall include land, structures, the initial furnishings and equipment, design, permitting, and construction costs. Other "capital" costs, such as motor vehicles and motorized equipment, computers and office equipment, office furnishings, and small tools are considered in the County's annual budget, but such items are not "public facilities" for the purposes of the Growth Management Plan, or the issuance of development orders. Policy 1.2: [Revised text, page 2] The quantity of public facilities that is needed to eliminate existing deficiencies and to meet the needs of future growth shall be determined for each public facility by the following calculation: Q= (SxD) -I. Where: "Q" is the quantity of public facility needed, "S" is the standard for level of service, "D" is the demand, such as the population, and "I" is the inventory of existing facilities. Words underlined are added; words laugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 1 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Capital Improvement Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 A. The calculation will be used for existing demand in order to determine existing deficiencies. The calculation will be used for projected demand in order to determine needs of future growth. The estimates of projected demand will account for demand that is likely to occur from previously issued development orders as well as future growth. B. The Board of County Commissioners shall review all rezone petitions, SRA designation applications, conditional use petitions, and proposed amendments to the Future Land Use Element (FLUE), Golden Gate Area Master Plan (GGAMP) or Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP) affecting the overall countywide density or intensity of permissible development, with consideration of their impact on both the variable "D" in the formula Q = (S x D) - I, and the overall County transportation system. The Board shall not approve any such petition or application which would directly access a deficient roadway segment or if it impacts an adjacent roadway segment that is deficient, or which significantly impacts either: (1) a deficient roadway segment or adjacent roadway segment; or (2) the seasonal population based upon the Bureau of Economic and Business Research at the University of Florida (BEBR) medium range growth rate population projections, for all public facilities, for the variable "D ", unless one of the three items listed below simultaneously occurs: (a31. Specific mitigating stipulations are approved in conjunction with the rezone or SRA designation resolution, conditional use petition, or FLUE amendment, to restore or maintain the Level of Service on the impacted roadway segment; (b)2. The adopted population standard used for calculation of "Q" in the formula Q = (S x D) - I is amended based on relevant, appropriate and professionally accepted data and analysis; or, (0a. The Schedule of Capital Improvements is updated to include any necessary projects that would support the additional public facility demand(s) created by the rezone, SRA designation resolution, conditional use petition, or amendment to the Future Land Use Element. C. Significant impact is hereby defined for Section B of this Policy as, an impact generating potential for increased countywide population greater than 2% of the population projections for parks, solid waste disposal, potable water, wastewater treatment, and drayage -- stormwater management facilities, or as generating a volume of traffic equal to or greater than 2% of the adopted LOS standard service volume of an impacted roadway. D. There are three circumstances in which the standards for levels of service are not the exclusive determinant of need for a public facility: 1. Calculated needs for public facilities in coastal high hazard areas are subject to all limitations and conditions in the Conservation and Coastal Management Element and Future Land Use Elements of this Growth Management Plan. Words underlined are added; words stfuskthmugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 2 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Capital Improvement Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 2. Replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities, and repair, remodeling and renovation, will be determined by the Board of County Commissioners upon the recommendation of the County Manager. 3. Public facilities that provide levels of service in excess of the standards adopted in this Growth Management Plan may be constructed or acquired at any time as long as the following conditions are met: a. the facility does not make financially unfeasible any public facility of the same type that is needed to achieve or maintain the standards for levels of service adopted in this Growth Management Plan, and b. the facility does not contradict, limit or substantially change the goals, objectives and policies of any element of this Growth Management Plan. Any public facility that is determined to be needed as a result of any of the factors listed in Section B or Section D of this Policy shall be included in the regular Schedule of Capital Improvements contained in this Capital Improvement Element. All capital improvement projects for such public facilities shall be approved in the same manner as the projects that are identified according to the quantitative analysis described in Section A of this Policy. Population definitions as used in this Capital Improvement Element and other elements are provided below. Permanent Population is the population projection figure based on Bureau of Economic and Business Research at the University of Florida (BEBR) medium range growth rate population projections. The population projection figure is then converted from April 1 to October 1, which is the beginning of the fiscal year for Collier County. Seasonal Population is the BEBR population figure (described above) converted to its October 1 figure, increased by 20% for all areas of the County to reflect the increase of seasonal part-time residents and visitors. Unincorporated Area Seasonal Population is the seasonal population figure (described above) for unincorporated Collier County only, adjusted to represent how seasonal residents utilize certain park facilities differently. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.4: [Revised text, pages 4, 5] Public facility improvements are to be considered in the following order or priority: A. Replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities, including repair, remodeling and renovation of facilities that contribute to achieving or maintaining levels of service. B. New facilities that reduce or eliminate existing deficiencies in levels of service. Words underlined are added; words stFusl4thpaugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 3 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Capital Improvement Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 C. New facilities that provide the adopted levels of service for new growth during the next five fiscal years, as updated by the annual review of this Capital Improvement Element. In the event that the planned capacity of public facilities is insufficient to serve all applicants for development orders, the capital improvements will be scheduled in the following priority order to serve: 1. previously approved development orders permitting redevelopment, 2. previously approved development orders permitting new development, 3. new development orders permitting redevelopment, and 4. new development orders permitting new developments. D. Improvements to existing facilities, and new facilities that significantly reduce the operating cost of providing a service or facility. E. New facilities that exceed the adopted levels of service for new growth during the next five fiscal years by either: 1. providing excess public facility capacity that may be needed by future growth beyond the next five fiscal years, or 2. providing higher quality public facilities than are contemplated in the County's normal design criteria for such facilities. When further considering projects prioritized by this order, the higher priority shall be assigned to improvements designed to reduce, or not increase, greenhouse gas emissions through shortened vehicular trip lengths, trips taken by another mode of transportation, or by other substantive means. Policy 1.5: [Revised text, pages 5, 6, 7] The standards for levels of service of public facilities shall be as follows: A. Roadways: 1. Arterials and collector roads: Level of Service indicated below on the basis of peak hour, traffic volume: Level of Service "E" on all six -lane roads: 2. Level of Service "D" peak hour on all other County and State arterial and collector roads not on the Florida Intrastate Highway System (FIHS). B. State and Federal Roads: Collier County sets and adopts the LOS standards for state roads with the eKeeption of these an the Flefidu —lntT-astate Highway System (F1149). In Collier- Count-j-, F-DOT sets an maintains the LOS and for I -75. The standards for I -75 are as follows: Words underlined are added; words steUsk thmug# are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 4 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Capital Improvement Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 EXISTING EXISTING TRANSITIONING RURAL AREA URBANIZED AREA URBANIZED AREA I -75 B D E D C D C. County Suff ee Water- Stormwater Management Systems: [Revised text, page 5] 1. Future "private" developments - water quantity and quality standards as specified in Collier County Ordinances 74 -50 and 90 -10. 2. Existing "private" developments and existing or future public dfainage — stormwater management facilities - those existing levels of service identified (by design storm return frequency event) by the completed portions of the Water Management Master Plan as listed in the r,, -ain ,,.° i`x ate Stormwater Management Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element. D. County Potable Water Systems: [Revised text, page 6] 1. systems: County Water District = 170 gallons per capita per day E. County Samna,, Sewer Wastewater Treatment Systems: [Revised text, page 6] 1. Co ity ste 1111J. North Sewer Service Area = 120 gallons per capita per day South Sewer Service Area = 100 gallons per capita per day Southeast Sewer Service Area = 120 gallons per capita per day Northeast Sewer Service Area = 120 gallons per capita per day Words underlined are added; words stFUsk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Capital Improvement Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 F. County Solid Waste Disposal Facilities: [Revised text, page 7] 1. Two (2) years of constructed lined cell capacity at the average disposal rate for the previous three (3) years. 2. Ten 10) years of permittable capacity at the average disposal rate for the previous three (3) years. G County Parks and Recreation Facilities: [Revised text, page 7] 1. Regional Park land = 2-.9 2.7 acres per 1,000 /pop. 2. Community Park land = 1.2 acres per 1,000 /pop. (unincorporated) H. Public School Facilities: 1. Elementary schools = 95 percent (0.95) of CSA Enrollment / FISH Capacity 2. Middle schools = 95 percent (0.95) of CSA Enrollment / FISH Capacity 3. High schools = 100 percent (1.00) of CSA Enrollment / FISH Capacity * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 2 (FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY): Provide public facilities, as described in Policy l.1 above, in order to maintain adopted level of service standards that are within the ability of the County to fund, within the County's authority to require others to provide, or as provided by the School District within their financially feasible Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan, formally adopted by the School Board between July 1 and October 1 each year. With the exception of public school facilities, existing public facility deficiencies measured against the adopted level of service standards will be eliminated with revenues generated by ad valorem taxes and other intergovernmental revenues received based on economic activity. Future development will bear a proportionate cost of facility improvements necessitated by growth. Future development's payments may take the form of, but are not limited to, voluntary contributions for the benefit of any public facility, impact fees, dedications Words underlined are added; words struck thmugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 6 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Capital Improvement Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 of land, provision of public facilities, and future payments of user fees, special assessments and taxes. [Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change proposed.] Policy 2.4: [Revised text, page 8] Public facilities financed by County enterprise funds (i.e., potable water, sa-Ritai-y- sewer-- wastewater treatment, and solid waste disposal) may be financed by debt to be repaid by user fees and charges for enterprise services, or the facilities may be financed from current assets (i.e., reserves, surpluses and current revenue). Policy 2.5: [Revised text, page 8] Public facilities financed by non - enterprise funds (i.e., arterial and collector roads, suff ee ., atef — stormwater management, and parks and recreation) shall be financed from current revenues and, assets and Revenue Bonds approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Debt financing shall not be used to provide excess capacity in non - enterprise public facilities unless the excess capacity is an unavoidable result of a capital improvement that is needed to achieve or maintain standards for levels of service. Notwithstanding other provisions of this policy, general obligation bonds approved by referendum may be used for any public facilities to acquire capacity needed within the Schedule of Capital Improvements or for excess capacity. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3 (PUBLIC EXPENDITURES: COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA): [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 9] Eff etive with plan implefnentatiei � Limit public expenditures in the coastal high hazard area to those facilities, as described in Policy 1.1 above, needed to support new development to the extent permitted in the Future Land Use Element. Policy 3.1: [Revised text, page 9] The County shall continue to expend funds within the coastal high hazard area for the replacement and maintenance of public facilities identified in the Conservation and Coastal Management Element including, but not limited to arterial and collector roads, - se -- wastewater treatment systems, potable water supply systems, sur-faee— water- stormwater management systems, solid waste collection and disposal systems, natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas, and park and recreation facilities. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 4 (PROVIDE NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS): Coordinate County land use planning and decisions with its plans for public facility capital improvements, as described in Policy 1.1 above, by providing needed capital improvements for replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities, eliminating existing deficiencies, and future development and redevelopment caused by previously issued and new development orders. [Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change proposed.] Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thmugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 7 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Capital Improvement Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 4.1: [Revised text, pages 10, 11 ] The County shall provide, or arrange for others to provide, the public facilities listed in the Schedule of Capital Improvements. The Schedule of Capital Improvements shall be updated annually and may also be modified as follows: A. Pursuant to Florida Statutes, 163.3187, the Schedule of Capital Improvements may be amended two times during any calendar year, and as allowed for emergencies, developments of regional impact, and certain small scale development activities. B. Pursuant to Florida Statutes, 163.3177, the Schedule of Capital Improvements may be adjusted by ordinance not deemed to be an amendment to the Growth Management Plan for corrections, updates, and modifications concerning costs; revenue sources; or acceptance of facilities pursuant to dedications which are consistent with the plan. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 4.3: [Revised text, page I I] All public facility capital improvements shall be consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the appropriate individual eElement of this Growth Management Plan. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 4.6: [Revised text, page 111 Public facilities and services provided by Collier County with public funds in accordance with the Schedule of Capital Improvements in this Capital Improvement Element will be limited to Service Areas established within the boundaries designated on Figure PW -1 and Figure PW 1. 1 "Collier County Water District Boundaries ", and Figure PW -2 a -a Figure DI's' ''.' "Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas ", in the Potable Water Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element, and on Figure S&4 WT-1 and e SS 1.1, "Collier County Sewer District Boundaries ", and Figure SS-2 WT -2 and Figufe SS 2. 1, "Existing and Future Sewer Wastewater Treatment Service Areas ", in the Saflitafy Sewe Wastewater Treatment Sub - Element of the Public Facilities Element. Road and Public School improvements will be provided as designated in their respective Schedule of Capital Improvements appearing in this Capital Improvement Element. All other public facilities and service types will be provided on a countywide availability basis. Policy 4.7: [Revised text, page 11] The County shall ensure that publicly funded buildings and publicly funded development activities are carried out in a manner that demonstrates best practice to minimize the loss of life, property, and re- building cost from the effects from hurricanes, flooding, natural and technological disaster events. Best practice efforts may include, but are not be limited to: a. Construction above the flood plain; b. Maintaining a protective zone for wildfire mitigation; c. Installation of on -site permanent generators or temporary generator emergency connection points; Words underlined are added; words s#fusk thfough are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 8 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Capital Improvement Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 d. Beach and dune restoration, re- nourishment, or emergency protective actions to minimize the loss of structures from future events; e. Emergency road repairs; and, f. Repair and/or replacement of publicly owned docking facilities, parking areas, and sea walls. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 5 (CONCURRENCYMANAGEMENT): Ensure that public facilities, as described in Policy 1.1 above, and services needed to support development are available concurrent with the impacts of such development. [Objective is provided for contextual purposes only; no change proposed.] Policy 5.1: [Revised text, pages 11, 12] The concurrency requirement for the Potable Water, Wastewater Treatment, Drainage Stormwater Management and Solid Waste Disposal Level of Service Standards of this Growth Management Plan will be achieved or maintained if any one of the following standards of the Concurrency Management System is met: A. The necessary facilities and services are in place at the time a final site development_plan, final plat or building permit is issued; or B. The necessary facilities and services are under construction at the time a final site development plan, final plat or building permit is issued; or C. The necessary facilities and services are guaranteed in an enforceable development agreement that includes the provisions of paragraphs A and B of this policy. An enforceable development agreement may include, but is not limited to, development agreements pursuant to Sections 163.3220 — 163.3243, Florida Statutes, or an agreement or development order issued pursuant to Chapter 380, Florida Statutes. The agreement must guarantee that the necessary facilities will be in place when the impacts of the development occur, pursuant to Section 163.3180, Florida Statutes. Policy 5.2: [Revised text, page 12] The concurrency requirement for the Parks and Recreation Level of Service Standards of this Growth Management Plan will be achieved or maintained if any one of the following standards of the Concurrency Management System is met: A. Compliance with any one of the standards set forth in Policy 5.1 A, B and C is met; or B. At the time the final site development plan, final plat or building permit is issued, the necessary facilities and services are the subject of a binding executed contract which provides for commencement of actual construction of the required facilities within one year of the issuance of the final site development plan, final plat or building permit; or Words underlined are added; words stFUGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 9 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Capital Improvement Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 C. The necessary facilities and services are guaranteed in an enforceable development agreement which requires the commencement of the actual construction of the facilities within one year of the issuance of the applicable final site development plan, final plat, or building permit. An enforceable development agreement may include, but is not limited to, development agreements pursuant to Sections 163.3220 — 163.3243, Florida Statutes, or an agreement or development order issued pursuant to Chapter 380, Florida Statutes. EAR -CIE — BCC Transmittal FINAL updated to March 30, 2012 — 2:03 PM G:ICDES Planning Services\Comprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSIBCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendmentsZements\CIE_BCC trans - CS1ExhibitA CIE to BCC - EAR -based GMPAs.docx CS Words underlined are added; words StFUGk thFough are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 10 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 Goals, Objectives and Policies Transportation Element GOAL: [No change to text, page 13] TO PLAN FOR, DEVELOP AND OPERATE A SAFE, EFFICIENT, AND COST EFFECTIVE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES FOR BOTH THE MOTORIZED AND NON - MOTORIZED MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE AND GOODS THROUGHOUT COLLIER COUNTY. OBJECTIVE 1: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 13] The Count • will m Maintain the major roadway system at an acceptable Level of Service by implementing improvements as identified in the Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR) or by working directly with other responsible jurisdictions to implement needed improvements to their facilities. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.3: [Revised text, page 13] County after-ial affd ealleetof roads as well as State highways net on the Stfategie Intefffle System (SIS) shall be maii4aified - at Level of Se ,iee "D" or- be4ef as •,,7dfessed - zir -t�3G have been widened te six (6) lanes and eannet be widened any P&4hef. The Geui4y wii! also afe- identified en Map T-R 8 a- ad- Map T-F 9. Level eTCcici4ee "E" h°++°,- shall be f R. ained an all six lane a.1.tlays The standards for levels of service (LOS) of County arterial and collector roads appear in Policy 1.5; subsection "A" in the Capital Improvement Element and shall be used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a development. The Collier County Transportation Division shall determine the traffic volumes that correspond to the different LOS thresholds on county roads. The Transportation Division shall install, as funds permit, permanent traffic count stations to better identify traffic characteristics of county roads. Based on the traffic count data the Transportation Division shall develop a financially feasible Roads component for the Capital Improvement Program of the CIE. Words underlined are added; words GtWk thmugb are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 Policy 1.4: [Revised text, pages 13, 14] Collier- GetffAy sets and adepts the LOS standafds for- State Reads with the exeeptien of these Oil the Strategie Intefmodal System (SIS). In Collier Geun4y FDQT- sets the LOS standafds for- The standar-ds fer- 175 are as fellews� 1--74 W The standards for levels of service (LOS) of state and federal roads in the County Mpear in Policy 1.5; subsection `B" in the Capital Improvement Element and shall be used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a development. OBJECTIVE 2: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 14] The r,,ufity shall m Maintain the adopted Level of Service standard as provided for in Policy 1.3 by making the improvements identified on the Five (5) Year Work Program. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 14] The County shall p Provide for the protection and acquisition of existing and future rights -of- way based upon improvement projects identified within the Five Year Work Program and/or the Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO's) adopted Long -Range Transportation Plan. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 3.3: [Revised text, page 14] The County shall acquire a sufficient amount of right -of -way to facilitate arterial and collector roads of ^^'°s^ *h^„ ^ ^r^^^ s°^ +i^^ of si «`'~'^f- ^'^~°^ as appropriate to meet the needs of the Long Range Transportation Plan or other adopted transportation studies, plans or programs, appropriate turn lanes, medians, bicycle and pedestrian features, drainage canals, a shoulder sufficient for pull offs, and landscaping areas. Exceptions to the right -of -way standard may be considered when it can be demonstrated, through a traffic capacity analysis, that the maximum number of lanes at build -out will be less than the standard. Policy 3.4: [Revised text, page 14] Collier County shall aequir-e purchase rights -of -way for transportation improvements in fee simple, unless otherwise determined appropriate by the Board of County Commissioners Policy 3.5: [Revised text, page 151 A. With of the effe five d e of this amendment, The County shall pr-epafe and adept is implementing the he steps in developing a Thoroughfare Corridor Protection Plan (TCPP) ordinance and land development regulations that: Words underlined are added; words stfask through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 2 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 1. identify, in detail, corridors necessary to develop the County roadway network shown on the County's Long Range Transportation Plan; and 2. adopt Corridor Preservation Maps, Corridor Preservation Tables, Critical Intersection Maps and Critical Intersection Tables; and 3. limit the uses of land within the required corridor, appropriately plan for the location of land uses, and direct incompatible land uses away from environmentally sensitive resources; and 4. provide for an annual update of all necessary maps and tables; and 5. provide for an approval process by the Board of County Commissioners for new or expanded corridors and intersections; and 6. provide a process for advanced reservation, donation, dedication or any other means of conveyance by an affected property owner to the County for land included within protected areas. B. For the purposes of this Policy, protected thoroughfares shall include: 1. the required corridors on either side of the center line of an existing or planned roadway; or 2. required corridors for roadway or alternative transportation networks for which no centerline has been established; or 3. corridors for future roadways or alternative transportation networks which have been identified through corridor studies; or 4. protected areas at critical intersections including but not limited to proposed grade separated intersections. All of the above must be consistent with the currently adopted Long Range Transportation Plan and Chapter 336.02, Florida Statutes. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 4: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 15] The Geun:�, shall p Provide for the safe and convenient movement of pedestrians and non - motorized vehicles through the implementation of the Collier County Comprehensive Pathways Plan. Policy 4.1: [Previously - proposed revised text rephrased to improve format as a "policy ", page 15] The County shall incorporate the Collier County Comprehensive Pathways Plan into this Transportation Element by reference and shaI4 will periodically update the Pathways Plan as needed. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 4.5: [Revised text, page 15] The County shall, to the gfe4est extent possible, identify state and federal funds and provide local funds for the implementation of the 5 Year Pathways Work Program. Words underlined are added; words s#FUGk thFOUg# are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 3 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 Policy 4.6: [Revised text, page 15] The County shall work to reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled and Greenhouse Gas Emission by providing pfevide -for the safe movement of non - motorized vehicles through implementation of its Land Development Code and highway design standards ordinances and shall incorporate bike lanes, sidewalks and pathways, as deemed appropriate, in new construction and reconstruction of roadways. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 5: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 15] Tl.° r,^,,.., -, shall ^ Coordinate the Transportation System development process with the Future Land Use Map. Policy 5.1: [Revised text, previously - proposed new text retracted, pages 15, 16] The County Commission shall review all rezone petitions, SRA designation applications, conditional use petitions, and proposed amendments to the Future Land Use Element (FLUE) affecting the overall countywide density or intensity of permissible development, with consideration of their impact on the overall County transportation system, and shall not approve any petition or application that would directly access a deficient roadway segment as identified in the current AUIR or if it impacts an adjacent roadway segment that is deficient as identified in the current AUIR, or which significantly impacts a roadway segment or adjacent roadway segment that is currently operating and/or is projected to operate below an adopted Level of Service Standard within the five year AUIR planning period, unless specific mitigating stipulations are also approved. T, °— Iys -es to deten ine . <' ether ^ A petition or application has significant prejee impacts sha4l use the - €ellewing to aete e t e study area if the traffic impact statement reveals that any of the following occur: a. For links (roadway segments) directly accessed by the project where project traffic is equal to or exceeds 2% of the adopted LOS standard service volume; b. For links adjacent to links directly accessed by the project where project traffic is equal to or exceeds 2% of the adopted LOS standard service volume; and C. For all other links the project traffic is considered to be significant up to the point where it is equal to or exceeds 3% of the adopted LOS standard service volume. Mitigating stipulations shall be based upon a M miti a tion Pplan prepared b the applicant and submitted as part of the traffic impact statement that addresses the project's significant impacts on all roadways. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.3: [Previously - proposed Policy deletion retracted; revised text, page 16] In order to determine vesting, where desired, all previously approved projects must go through a vesting review pursuant to Subsection 10.02.07.B.67, of the Land Development Code Words underlined are added; words stFUGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 4 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 Policy 5.4: [Revised text, page 16] Pursuant to Rule 9j 0556a)3 , F-,,,,.:a Code and the Urban Infill and Urban Redevelopment Strategy contained in the Future Land Use Element of this Plan, the South U.S. 41 Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) is hereby designated. Development located within the South U.S. 41 TCEA (MapTR -4) may be exempt from transportation concurrency requirements, so long as impacts to the transportation system are mitigated using the procedures established in Policies 5.5 and 5.6 below, and in consideration of the following: A. Any proposed development within the concurrency exception area that would reduce the LOS on Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) roadways within the County by 5% or more of the capacity at the adopted LOS standard shall meet the transportation concurrency requirements specified in Capital Improvement Element, Policy 5.3. B. Any proposed development within the concurrency exception area that would reduce the LOS on SIS roadways within the County by less than 5% of the capacity at the adopted LOS standard and meets the requirements identified below in Policy 5.6 are exempt from the transportation requirements of Capital Improvement Element, Policy 5.3. Policy 5.5: [Revised text, pages 17, 18] Commercial developments within the South U.S. 41 TCEA that choose to obtain an exception from concurrency requirements for transportation will provide certification to the Transportation Planning Department that at least four of the following Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies will be utilized: a) Preferential parking for carpools and vanpools that is expected to increase the average vehicle occupancy for work trips generated by the development. b) Parking charge that is expected to increase the average vehicle occupancy for work trips generated by -the development and/or increase transit ridership. C) Cash subsidy that is expected to increase the average vehicle occupancy for work trips generated by the development and/or increase transit ridership. d) Flexible work schedules that are expected to reduce peak hour automobile work trips generated by the development. e) Compressed workweek that would be expected to reduce vehicle miles of travel and peak hour work trips generated by the development. f) Telecommuting that would be expected to reduce the vehicle miles of travel and peak hour work trips generated by the development. g) Transit subsidy that would be expected to reduce auto trips generated by the development and increase transit ridership. Words underlined are added; words strUGk thr9ugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 5 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 h) Bicycle and pedestrian facilities that would be expected to reduce vehicle miles of travel and automobile work trips generated by the development. i) Including residential units as a portion of a commercial project that would be expected to reduce vehicle miles of travel. Residential developments within the South U.S. 41 TCEA that choose to obtain an exception from concurrency requirements for transportation shall obtain eei4ifieatien - -ffe rovide documentation to the Transportation Planning Department that at least three of the following Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies will be utilized: a) Including neighborhood commercial uses within a residential project. b) Providing transit shelters within the development (shall be coordinated with Collier County Transit). C) Providing bicycle and pedestrian facilities with connections to adjacent commercial properties. e) Vehicular access to adjacent commercial properties with shared commercial and residential parking. An applicant seeking an exception from concurrency requirements for transportation through the certification mentioned above shall submit an application to the Transportation Division Administrator on forms provided by the Division. Binding commitments to utilize any of the above techniques relied upon to obtain certification shall be required as a condition of development approval. Monitoring of the use and effectiveness of the TDM strategies selected shall be included in the required annual monitoring report. Developments not required to submit an annual monitoring resort shall, for three years following completion of the development provide an assessment as to the use and effectiveness of the selected strategies in a form provided by the County. Modifications to the applied TDM strategies may be made within the first three years of development if they are deemed ineffective. Modifications to the new TDM strategies may be made within this second three year period and subsequent three year periods if the TDM strategies are deemed ineffective. Another assessment shall be completed within three years and in three year increments until the TDM strategies are deemed effective. Developments within the South U.S. 41 TCEA that do not obtain certification shall meet all concurrency requirements. Whether or not a concurrency exception is requested, developments will be subject to a concurrency review for the purpose of reserving capacity for those trips Words underlined are added; words strusl thfough are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 6 _ � . ...... . .......... ...... . 0""1 . - . I Epp . e) Vehicular access to adjacent commercial properties with shared commercial and residential parking. An applicant seeking an exception from concurrency requirements for transportation through the certification mentioned above shall submit an application to the Transportation Division Administrator on forms provided by the Division. Binding commitments to utilize any of the above techniques relied upon to obtain certification shall be required as a condition of development approval. Monitoring of the use and effectiveness of the TDM strategies selected shall be included in the required annual monitoring report. Developments not required to submit an annual monitoring resort shall, for three years following completion of the development provide an assessment as to the use and effectiveness of the selected strategies in a form provided by the County. Modifications to the applied TDM strategies may be made within the first three years of development if they are deemed ineffective. Modifications to the new TDM strategies may be made within this second three year period and subsequent three year periods if the TDM strategies are deemed ineffective. Another assessment shall be completed within three years and in three year increments until the TDM strategies are deemed effective. Developments within the South U.S. 41 TCEA that do not obtain certification shall meet all concurrency requirements. Whether or not a concurrency exception is requested, developments will be subject to a concurrency review for the purpose of reserving capacity for those trips Words underlined are added; words strusl thfough are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 6 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 associated with the development and maintaining accurate counts of the remaining capacity on the roadway network. Policy 5.6: [Revised text, pages 18, 19] The County shall designate Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMAs) to encourage compact urban development where an integrated and connected network of roads is in place that provide multiple, viable alternative travel paths or modes for common trips. Performance within each TCMA shall be measured based on the percentage of lane miles meeting the LOS described in this Transportation Element, Policies 1.3 and 1.4 of this Element. The following Transportation Concurrency Management Areas are designated: A. Northwest TCMA - This area is bounded by the Collier - Lee County Line on the north side; the west side of the I -75 right -of -way on the east side; Pine Ridge Road on the south side; and, the Gulf of Mexico on the west side (Map TR -5). B. East Central TCMA - This area is bounded by Pine Ridge Road on the north side; Collier Boulevard on the east side; Davis Boulevard on the south side, and; Livingston Road (extended) on the west side (Map TR -6). In order to be exempt from link- specific concurrency, developments within the TCMA must provide documentation to the Transportation Planning Department that at least two Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies utilized meet the criteria of the LDC. Monitoring of the use and effectiveness of the TDM strategies selected shall be included in the required annual monitoring report Developments not required to submit an annual monitoring report shall for three years following completion of the development, provide an assessment as to the use and effectiveness of the selected strategies in a form provided by the County. Modifications to the applied TDM strategies may be made within the first three years of development if they are deemed ineffective. Modifications to the new TDM strategies may be made within this second three year period and subsequent three year periods if the TDM strategies are deemed ineffective. Another assessment shall be completed within three years and in three year increments until the TDM strategies are deemed effective. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.8: [Revised text, page 18] Should the TIS for a proposed development reflect that it will impact either a constrained roadway link and/or a deficient roadway link within a TCMA as determined in the most current Annual Update and Inventory_ Report (AUIR), by more than a de minimis amount (more than 1% of the maximum service volume at the adopted LOS), yet continue to maintain the established percentage of lanes miles indicated in Policy 5.7 of this Element, a proportionate share congestion mitigation payment shall be required as follows: a. Congestion mitigation payments shall be calculated using the formula established in Rule 9J- 2.045(2)(h), Florida Administrative Code. The facility cost for a constrained roadway link shall be established using a typical lane mile cost, as determined by the Collier Words underlined are added; words stfusk thfeug# are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 7 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 County Transportation Administrator, of adding lanes to a similar area/facility type as the constrained facility. b. Congestion mitigation payments shall be utilized by Collier County to add trip capacity within the impacted TCMA, road segment(s) and/or to enhance mass transit or other non - automotive transportation alternatives, which adds trip capacity within the impact fee district or adjoining impact fee district. Congestion mitigation payments under this Policy shall be determined subsequent to a finding of concurrency for a proposed project within a TCMA and shall not influence the concurrency determination process. d. No impact will be de minimis if it exceeds the adopted LOS standard of any affected designated hurricane evacuation routes within a TCMA. Hurricane routes in Collier County are shown on Map TR7. Any impact to a hurricane evacuation route within a TCMA shall require a proportionate share congestion mitigation payment provided the remaining LOS requirements of the TCMA are maintained. OBJECTIVE 6: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 19] The eetinty sha4l -e Coordinate the tTransportation eElement with the plans and programs of the state, region, and other local jurisdictions. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 6.3: [Revised text, page 19] The County shall be eensistent in its interfaee- me coordinate with applicable local iurisdictions with retard to operations, maintenance and capital expenditures on the County arterial/collector system within the City of Naples, Everglades City and the City of Marco Island. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 6.5: [Revised text, page 19] The Collier County MPO's adopted Long Range Plan has identified a need for- ^r rote- ^hange ^* ! 75 and Golden Gate PaFkway and a grade separated evefpass at Air-peft Pulling Road a Golden gate pageA�ay The above pr-ejeets are now in the N4PO T-r-anspeftation knpfevemen� p,.,,,...^.,., along with �Q, ^ x I^,,;,,,, of r„iao„ ,,,to parkway. number of potential, critical need intersections, including an interchange in the vicinity of I- 75/Everglades Boulevard; a US- 41/SR-CR 951 grade separated overpass; and, a Randall /Immokalee agr de separated overpass. The County shall tifning and design. pursue such projects in a manner consistent with the findings of the AUIR and through the development of the FDOT 5 -year Work Program, as appropriate. Words underlined are added; words str u^'� thFough are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 8 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 OBJECTIVE 7: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 19] The Geuntt, shall Develop and adopt standards for safe and efficient ingress and egress to adjoining properties, and sha44 encourage safe and convenient on -site traffic circulation through the development review process. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 7.3: [Revised text, page 20] The County shall implement, through its Land Development Code and Code of Laws and Ordinances, the provision of safe and convenient onsite traffic flow and the need for adequate parking for both motorized and non - motorized vehicles as a primary objective in the review of Planned Unit Developments, Site Development Plans, and other appropriate stages of review in the land development application review process. Coordination shall occur with County Engineering staff where traffic circulation is outside of the limits of the public ROW. Policy 7.4: [Revised text, page 20] The County shall develop corridor management plans that take into consideration urban design and landscaping measures that will promote positive "smart growth„ development along the major arterial entrances to the urban area. Such plans shall take into account the recommendations of the Community Character Plan, County- sponsored &smart €growth initiatives, and the impacts of the South US 41 Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) and the two (2) Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMAs) as the Board of County Commissioners may periodically appropriate funding for these plans. The County shall consider the recommendations from the Collier County Master Mobility Plan upon its completion and shall submit those "smart growth" strategies that it determines to be appropriate for consideration as Growth Management Plan or Land Development Code Amendments. Policy 7.5: [Revised text, page 20] The County shall has developed and shall continue to effectively implement a Corridor Access Management Phis Policy through the development of individual corridor access management improvement plans. Such plans shall be are designed to make median modifications and other operational improvements, including removal of traffic signals, necessary to recapture lost capacity and enhance safety. The development of such improvement plans shall consider the impacts of the South US 41 Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) and the two (2) Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMAs), as may be appropriate. OBJECTIVE 8: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 20] The County shall establish -an Maintain a " Concurrency Management System" for the scheduling, funding, and timely construction of necessary road facilities. Policy 8.2 1: [Renumbered policy] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stFUGk t�Faugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 9 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 OBJECTIVE 9: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 2 1 ] The County shall ° Encourage neighborhood involvement in the establishment and maintenance of safe and pleasant conditions for the residents, pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists on neighborhood streets, which are not classified as arterials or collectors through the implementation of the Collier County Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP). In developing strategies and measures to encourage such conditions; within the NTMP skalL consider the impact of such strategies and measures on the adjacent arterial and collector systems (from a level -of- service and operational standpoint). * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 9.3: [Revised text, previously - proposed new text retracted, page 2 1 ] The County shall require, wherever feasible, the interconnection of local streets between developments to facilitate convenient movement throughout the road network. Arn r-eadway °,zt ,.v. The GG »ie.. r ity rr. ,Ratio Division shall develop guidelines, :'hiek LDC shall identify the circumstances and conditions that would require the interconnection of tie neighboring developments, and shall also develop standards and criteria for the safe interconnection of such local streets. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 10: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 22] ° r,.,,n-Vy shall e Encourage safe and efficient mobility for the rural public that remains consistent with the character of the rural areas of Collier County. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 11: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 231 The r- ,.,,nty shall m Maintain County owned airport facilities as attractive, efficient, safe, and environmentally compatible facilities, consistent with the approved Airport Master Plan for each Airport. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 11.2: [Revised text, page 23] The Collier County Airport Authority shall determine the most cost effective and efficient means for implementing future facility plans outlined within the airport master plans. Airport Master Plans shall be submitted to the Board of County Commissions for review and approval. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 12: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 23] The County shall ° Encourage the efficient use of transit services now and in the future. Words underlined are added; words steUsk t#feug# are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 10 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Transportation Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 12.8: [Deleted policy, page 24] Affiy adopted :Ifaftsit develepmefA plan shall inebade an aeeeptable level of sefviee standard * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 13: [New objective, rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 24] The Geui y shall e Evaluate the creation of a separate Transit Element to give alternative means of transportation equal treatment within the Growth Management Plan. Policy 13.1: [New policy, phrased to augment format of preceding "objective ", page 24] The Countv may develop a Transit Element a Transit Sub - Element within this Transportation Element or incorporate alternative means of transportation into the Growth Management Plan through other appropriate modifications based upon the conclusion of the November 2011 Master Mobility Plan. EAR -TE — BCC Transmittal FINAL updated to April 2, 2012 GACDES Planning Services \Comprehensive\2011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTS \BCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments \Elements \Transportabon_BCC trans - MB —cs \Exhibit A Transportation to BCC - EAR -based GMPAs.docx MB /cs Words underlined are added; words stFusk-theugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 11 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Wastewater Treatment Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Goal, Objectives and Policies Public Facilities Element/Sanitary Sewer Sub - Element (SSS -E) GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES [Revised text, page 2] GOAL: [Revised text, page 2] TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC BY ENSURING ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND, COST EFFECTIVE AND IMPLEMENTABLE WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES AND SERVICES. OBJECTIVE 1: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 2] ty will p emepA the f llewi g „elides to m Make certain that public sector sanitary sewer service utilities provide, repair and/or replace sanitary sewer collection, treatment and disposal facilities to correct existing deficiencies in their respective service areas, as may be required to meet or exceed the Level of Service Standards established in this Plan. In addition, public sector sanitary sewer service utilities will be expanded as necessary to provide for future growth. Policy 1.2: [Revised text, pages 2, 3] Consistent with the growth policies of the Future Land Use Element of this Plan, provision of central sanitary sewer service by the County is limited to: the service areas shown in this Plan and depicted on the Collier County Sewer District Existing and Future Sewer Service Areas maps (Figure &S4 WT -1 and Figufe SS 1.1), whieh inel des the Rural T A + a Dist iet �Figufe cc 2 and Figu e cc )• Sending Lands within the ccrurnrescav crDracrrcc-�rrgar b / � Rural Fringe Mixed Use District when Density Blending, as' provided for in the Density Rating System of the Future Land Use Element, is utilized; and, to areas where the County has legal commitments to provide facilities and services as of the date of adoption of this Plan. Additionally, the County, at its discretion, may serve Towns, Villages, Hamlets, and Compact Rural Developments within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay (RLSA); presently, the County has no plans to serve any portion of the RLSA. This Overlay is depicted on the countywide Future Land Use Map and map series. Within the RLSA: Hamlets and Compact Rural Developments one hundred (100) acres or less in size may be served by central sewer facilities; Towns, Villages and those Compact Rural Developments greater than one hundred (100) acres in size are required to be served by central sewer facilities; and, Compact Rural Developments that are one hundred (100) acres or less in size may be required to be served by central sewer facilities, depending upon the permitted uses within the Compact Rural Development. The private sector, Collier County, an independent wastewater authority, or some other non - County utility provider may provide these facilities. For the purposes of this pPolicy and pPolicies 1.4, 5. 1, and 5.3 of this Sub - Element, within the RLSA, the term "central sewer facilities" includes decentralized community treatment systems Words underlined are added; words StFUGk theug# are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Wastewater Treatment Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 and innovative alternative wastewater treatment systems such as decentralized community treatment systems, provided that they meet criteria of Chapter 64E -6 F.A.C. A decentralized community wastewater treatment system shall not exceed a design capacity of 10,000 gallons per day, shall provide an advanced secondary level of treatment, and shall be operated by a public or private entity with responsibility for operations and maintenance in accordance with Chapter 64E -6 F.A.C. System facilities located on individual lots or parcels shall have a utility easement to allow for access and maintenance of the system by the operating entity. The system shall be designed to meet the adopted level of service standards set forth in Policy 2.1 of this Sub - Element. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.5: [Revised text, page 3] Collier County shall permit development of package sewage treatment plant systems in areas identified in Policy 1.2, on an interim basis until County service is available. The County shall allow individual septic systems within the County only when connection to an existing central system is not within 200 lineal feet of the closest property line. In portions of the County where septic systems are allowed, at such time as County o- other- eel4 ' se °r service becomes available within 200 lineal feet of the property line, said septic systems will be required to connect to the appropriate ^enti-7 ' sanitafy sewer centralized wastewater treatment system. Within the Rural Lands Stewardship Overlay, consistent with Policy 1.2: septic systems are permitted within Hamlets; septic systems may or may not be permitted in Compact Rural Developments one hundred (100) acres or less in size depending upon the permitted uses in the Compact Rural Development; and, septic systems are not permitted in Towns, Villages, and those Compact Rural Developments greater than one hundred (100) acres in size. However, in Towns, Villages, and those Compact Rural Developments greater than one hundred (100) acres in size, septic systems are allowed to serve no more than 100 acres, on an interim basis only, until eentfal centralized wastewater treatment system service is available. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.7: [Revised text, page 4] Where Community Development Districts, or similar special districts are established to provide a tool for developers to finance infrastructure or other purposes, wholly or partially within the Collier County Water -Sewer District, sewer service shall be connected to the regional system, and all facilities shall be conveyed, when acceptable, to the Collier County Water -Sewer District for operation and ownership in accordance with Collier County Ordinance Number 01 57, adopted Oetebef 23, 04 -31, adopted May 11, 2004, and District construction and operating policies. OBJECTIVE 2: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 4] Ensure wastewater treatment system capacity is available or will be available to serve development. Words underlined are added; words stFuGk thFaugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 2 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Wastewater Treatment Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 2.0.1: No development order shall be issued by Collier County without demonstration that sanitaf� sewer wastewater treatment facility capacity that meets or exceeds the minimum Level of Service Standards established herein is available or will be available to serve the development under the guidelines established for concurrency in the Capital Improvement Element of this Plan. Policy 2.1: [Revised text, pages 4, 5] The _fellewing Level of Sen,iee (LOS) standards are her-eby adopted and shall be used as the development: ON Policy 2.1: The levels of service standards (LOSS) for Collier County wastewater treatment facilities appear in Policy 1.5; subsection "E" in the Capital Improvement Element. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thFough are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Wastewater Treatment Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 2.3: [Revised text, page 5] These LOS standards are the minimum criteria for replacement, expansion or increase in capacity of wastewater treatment facilities Policy 2.4: [Revised text, page 5] The Gaunt�, shall annually feviexA, histefieal sani", sewef demand r-eear-ds and adjust the LOS standar-ds, as- r-eferenee in Pokey 2 ,, if so ;ra;eate d by said aiiatial feview The Collier County Water -Sewer District shall review historical sanitary sewer demand records during Collier County_ Wastewater Master Plan updates and adjust the LOS standards, as referenced in Policv 2. 1, if needed. OBJECTIVE 3: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 5] The ''euat , shall ^^„tin• ° to e Ensure utilization of environmentally sound and economically beneficial methods for disposal of treated sludge and septage, and shall also easufe that ,,,,e pr-aetioes e followed by private utilities regulated by the !"'.,u *ly. Policy 3.1: [Revised text, page 6] The County shall maintain sludge de- watering and stabilization facilities for use by County wastewater treatment operations to produce sludge de- watered and stabilized to a degree suitable for use as cover material for County landfills or to be used for any suitable manner that is permitted by law. The County ensure -that -p asto.t.,,to_ utilities r-egttla4ed by-4>1e County fellow sueh pr-aetiees. OBJECTIVE 4: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 6] The- Eat- will eent-inue to Promote the use of treated wastewater effluent for irrigation purposes in order to provide an environmentally sound disposal method and to conserve potable water and groundwater supplies by developing and implementing an integrated, comprehensive strategy for the following P-policies. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 4.6: [Revised text, page 6] minimize .table , ..,to.. use for- landseape ; gut;,.., The County will encourage Florida - Friendly Landscaping to reduce the generation ofd waste, reduce water consumption, and improve water quality. Section 373.185, F.S., defines Florida - Friendly Landscaping' as using quality landscapes that conserve water, protect the environment, adapt to local conditions and tolerate drought. Policy 4.7: [Revised text, page 7] The County shall seek to expand and prioritize the availability of irrigation water from supplemental sources, such as dual water systems within Community Development Districts, other special districts, and Planned Unit Developments, through connection of such sources to the County's reclaimed water system. Words underlined are added; words stfusk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 4 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Wastewater Treatment Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 OBJECTIVE 5: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 7] The Gount., shall Discourage urban sprawl and the proliferation of private sector wastewater treatment utilities and sanitary sewer service suppliers in an effort to maximize the use of existing public facilities through the development order approval process by implementing the following policies. Policy 5.1: [Revised text, page 7] The County shall discourage urban sprawl by permitting universal availability of central sanitary sewer systems only: in the Designated Urban Area, in the Designated Urban -Rural Fringe Transition Zone Overlay, in Receiving and certain Neutral Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, and in the Rural Settlement District, all of which are depicted on the Future Land Use Map, and in Towns, Villages, Hamlets, and Compact Rural Developments within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay. These areas are further identified as: within the Collier County Sewer District Boundaries depicted on Figure 9&4 WT -1 of the Sanitafy Sewer this Sub - element, except the outlying urban areas of Immokalee, Copeland, Chokoloskee, Plantation Island, and Port of the Islands; within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay, as each Town, Village, Hamlet and Compact Rural Development is designated; or- within the RuFaIT4ansitien or in Sending Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District when Density Blending, as provided for in the Density Rating System of the Future Land Use Element, is utilized; and, in areas where the County has legal commitments to provide facilities and service outside the Urban Area as of the date of adoption of this Plan. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.3: [Revised text, pages 7, 8] As provided for in the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay, and in Policy 1.2, central sewer facilities are permitted in Towns, Villages, Hamlets, and Compact Rural Developments. Though not anticipated, it is possible that central sanitary sewer collection lines may extend through lands not designated as a Town, Village, Hamlet or Compact Rural Development; no properties designated other than as a Town, Village, Hamlet or Compact Rural Development are permitted to connect to these collection lines. Under criteria, properties may be eligible for central sanitary sewer service from an existing_ public or private seder utility er ifidependent distf et, within the Receiving Areas identified in the Rufal Tffis iaf Water „a Collier County Sewer District, depicted on the Collier County Sewer District Existing and Future Sewer Service Areas map (Figure &S-2 WT-l) of the WastewaterTreatment Sub - element, subject to availability. Qualifying criteria shall be limited to the requirements and incentives established in the Future Land Use Element and Conservation and Coastal Management Elements of this Plan to obtain preservation standards established for environmentally sensitive lands in the Sending Areas of the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District. Criteria for central sanitary sewer or wastewater treatment service eligibility may include, but are not limited to, plans for development, which utilize creative planning techniques such as clustering, density blending, rural villages, and TDRs from identified environmentally sensitive areas. Criteria for eligibility may be amended and additional Sending and Receiving Lands may be designated in the future. Central Sanitary Sewer or wastewater treatment collection lines; Words underlined are added; words strusl thmugb are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 1 5 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Wastewater Treatment Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 within - the -Pufal Transit en Watef and SewefDistfic� may extend through Sending Lands; however, no properties designated as Sending Lands may connect to the collection lines. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** MAP CHANGES: 1. Figure SS-1.1, Collier County Sewer District Boundaries • This map has the same title as Figure SS -1 and is incorrect. This map, and references to it in Policies, are to be deleted. 2. Figure SS -2.1, Existing and Future Sewer Service Areas • This map has the same title as Figure SS -2 and is incorrect. This map, and references to it in Policies, are to be deleted. 3. Figure SS -1, Collier County Sewer District Boundaries • This map is referenced in multiple Policies and is incorrect. The references to this map are to be changed to reference "Existing and Future Sewer Service Areas" since the District Boundaries are included. This map is to be re- titled. 4. Figure SS -2, Existing and Future Sewer Service Areas = This map is referenced in the same Policies as Figure SS -1 and is to be updated to the 2008 Wastewater Master Plan Figure 1 -1 (attached). Similar- mars are to be added f r 5. Figure SS -3, North Sewer Service Area • This map is not referenced in any Objective or Policy and is to be deleted. 6. Figure SS -4, South Sewer Service Area • This map is not referenced in any Objective or Policy and is to be deleted. 7. Table SS -14, Capital Improvement Projects FY 2003 -2007 • This table is not referenced in any Objective or Policy and is specific to the Collier County Water -Sewer District. For those reasons, this table is to be deleted. EAR - Wastewater Treatment Sub -E — BCC Transmittal FINAL updated to March 30, 2012 — 2:20 PM G:ICDES Planning Services\Comprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSIBCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments\Elements\Wastewater _BCC trans - CSIExhibit A Sanitary Sewer to BCC - EAR -based GMPAs.docx CS Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thFougtt are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 6 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Potable Water Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Goal, Objectives and Policies Public Facilities Element/Potable Water Sub - Element (PWS -E) GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES PAtabl Sub Eleme [Revised text, page 2] GOAL: TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC BY ENSURING ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND, COST EFFECTIVE AND IMPLEMENTABLE POTABLE WATER FACILITIES AND SERVICES. OBJECTIVE 1: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 2] The r,,unt- , shall ' Locate and develop potable water supply sources to meet the future needs of the County owned and operated systems, said supply sources meeting the minimum Level of Service Standards established by this Plan. The development and utilization of new potable water supply sources and the acquisition of land necessary for such development shall be based upon the information, guidelines and procedures identified within the County's Ten -Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (as updated ally) the C^"' °r County tx4t °r Sewer- Master- Plan, and the Lower West Coast Water Supply Plan prepared by the South Florida Water Management District. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.3: [Revised text, page 2] The County shall continue to identify sufficient quantities of water sources to meet the County's estimated growth- related needs. ' demands inelude faw water- fFefn KavAhefn Zene I Aquifer- (Intefmediate Aquifer- System) a Lower- HaNNthom Aquifef (Fier-ida Aquifer- System), identified within the Ceu*ty's 2005 watef Master- Plan. The Geuat�, shall use these watef setifees as well as altefffative sewees, a pefmi4ed by the State, te meet the Getmty's needs. The County shall seek supply from all permissible sources of raw water cited in the Lower West Coast Water Supply Plan to meet the County's needs. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.5: [Revised text, page 2] The County shall coordinate with the South Florida Water Management District in the development of the W t °r Master- D,,,,,. r T,.,d Lower West Coast Water Supply Plan, which is the primary planning document for the Collier County Water- Sewer- Dist_i t Policy 1.6: [Revised text, page 2] The County shall coordinate with the South Florida Water Management District to produce future plans for water supply as described within the Lower West Coast Water Supply Plan that ensure the County's ability to maintain its stated Level of Service standard. Words underlined are added; words StFUGk thFeugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Potable Water Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 2: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 3] Make certain that public and sector potable water service utilities provide, repair and/or replace potable water supply, treatment and distribution facilities to correct existing deficiencies in their respective service areas as may be required to meet or exceed the Level of Service Standards established in this Plan. In addition, expand public sector potable water service utilities shall be- eXpaflded as necessary to provide for future growth, as provided for in the following policies. Policy 2.1: [Revised text, page 3] The Collier County Water -Sewer District shall continue the development of a Collier County Regional Potable Water System consistent with the Capital Improvement Element and the Collier Ceu*ty dater -Sewer Master Ten -Year Water Facilities Work Plan to correct existing deficiencies and provide for future growth. Policy 2.2: [Revised text, page 3] Consistent with the growth policies of the Future Land Use Element of this Plan, provision of central potable water service by the County is limited to the service areas shown in this Plan and depicted on the Collier County Water District Boundaries Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas maps (Figure PW -1 and Figufe PIAI 1.1); the Existing and Futufe PQ able Water- IA4t°-- a„a Sewer- Dist iett and; to areas where the County has legal commitments to provide facilities and services as of the date of adoption of this Plan. Additionally, the County may serve Towns, Villages, Hamlets, and Compact Rural Developments within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay at the County's discretion; presently, the County has no plans to serve any portion of the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay. This Overlay is depicted on the countywide Future Land Use Map and map series. Within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay: Hamlets and those Compact Rural Developments one hundred (100) acres or less in size may be served by central potable water facilities; Towns, Villages, and those Compact Rural Developments greater than one hundred (100) acres in size are required to be served by central potable water facilities; and, Compact Rural Developments one hundred (100) acres or less in size may be required to be served by central potable water facilities, depending upon the permitted uses within the Compact Rural Development. These facilities may be provided by the private sector, an independent water authority, or some other non - County utility. For the purposes of this pPolicy and pPolicies 2.4, 5. 1, and 5.3, within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay, the term "central potable water facilities" includes decentralized community treatment systems. Innovative alternative water treatment systems such as decentralized community treatment systems shall not be prohibited by this pPolicy provided that they meet all applicable regulatory criteria. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stFUGk threug# are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 2 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Potable Water Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 2.4: [Revised text, page 4] Collier County shall permit development of potable water supply systems as follows: within the Designated Urban Areas of the Plan, including the outlying urban areas of Immokalee, Copeland, Chokoloskee, Plantation Island, and Port of the Islands; within the areas depicted on the Collier County Water District Boundaries Existing and Future Potable Water Service Area map (Figure PW -1); within Existing and Futufe Potable ineludes - the - Rural bra sitien A4ter- and S&iA,er— Discricr in Sending Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District when Density Blending, as provided for in the Density Rating System of the Future Land Use Element, is utilized; in Towns, Villages, Hamlets and Compact Rural Developments within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay; and, in areas where the County has legal commitments to provide facilities and services as of the date of adoption of this Plan. For lands located within the Collier County Water -Sewer District, but in which County water service is not currently available, non - County potable water supply systems shall only be allowed on an interim basis until County service is available. Individual potable water supply wells may be permitted within the areas depicted on the Collier County Water District Boundaries Existing and Future Potable Water Service Area map (Figure PW -1) on an interim basis until County water service is available; individual potable water supply wells may be permitted in all Urban designated areas outside of the areas depicted on Figure PW -1 on an interim basis until a centralized potable water supply system is available; individual potable water- supply wells may be pefmitted in the Rum! T-faiisition IA4ter- and Sewer- aaftefifn basis n�l County wale, is available; individual potable water supply wells may be permitted in Sending Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District when Density Blending, as provided for in the Density Rating System of the Future Land Use Element, is utilized, on an interim basis until County water service is available; and, individual potable water supply wells may be permitted on lands outside of the Urban designated areas, outside of areas depicted on Figure PW -1, and outside of Towns, Villages and those Compact Rural Developments greater than one hundred (100) acres in size within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay - all areas where potable water supply systems are not anticipated. However, individual potable water supply wells may or may not be permitted within Compact Rural Developments one hundred (100) acres or less in size, depending upon the uses permitted within the Compact Rural Development. Also, in Towns, Villages, and those Compact Rural Developments greater than one hundred (100) acres in size, potable water supply wells are allowed to serve no more than 100 acres, on an interim basis only, until eeftral a centralized potable water supplysystem service is available. Policy 2.5: [Revised text, page 5] The County shall continue enforcement of ordinances requiring connection of existing and new development to central potable water systems when they become available. Connections to a central system shall be made pursuant to Collier County Ordinance 01 -73, adopted December 11, 2001, as amended. Words underlined are added; words stfuGk tough are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 3 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Potable Water Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 2.6: [Revised text, page 5] Where Community Development Districts, or other similar special districts are established to provide a tool for developers to finance infrastructure or other purposes, wholly or partially within the Collier County Water -Sewer District, water service shall be connected to the regional system, and internal facilities shall be conveyed, when acceptable, to the Collier County Water - Sewer District for operation and ownership in accordance with Collier County Ordinance 01 57, adopted Oeteber- 23, 2001 04 -31, adopted May 11, 2004, or its latest revision, and District construction and operating policies. OBJECTIVE 3: [Revised text, page 5] Pursuant to Chapter 163.3202, F.S., including any amendments thereto, Collier- Geunt-, has implemented pr-eeedufes to ensure that at the time a development order is issued, potable water facility capacity that meets or exceeds the minimum Level of Service (LOS) Standards established herein is available or will be available to serve the development under the guidelines established for concurrency in the Capital Improvement Element of this Plan. Policy 3.1: [Revised text, page 5] The following Level of Sefviee Sta-adar-Els are her-eby adopted and shall be used as the basis detefmining the availability of faeilit-y eapaeit-y a-ad the demand generated by a development- ._ NEV or. fpmqrlff� Y. The standards for levels of service (LOS) of County potable water systems appear in Polices subsection "D" in the Capital Improvement Element and shall be used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a development. Words underlined are added; words stFUGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 4 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Potable Water Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 3.2: [Revised text, page 6] In order to ensure that the Level of Sefviee Stan ^, a LOS standards contained in Policy 3.1 are maintained, methodologies for determining available capacity and demand shall incorporate appropriate peak demand coefficients for each facility and for the type of development proposed. Policy 3.3: [Revised text, page 6] The Level of cen4ee Standa LOS standards contained in Policy 3.1 are the minimum criteria for replacement, expansion or increase in capacity of potable water supply facilities. Policy 3.4: [Revised text, page 6] The Gount�, will annually r-eview histor-ieal potable water- demand feeer-ds aiid a:E�ust the heve Seruiee -Standards eo rtaine Pekey 3.1 if so he aniqual r-eview-. The Collier County Water -Sewer District shall review historical potable water demand records during Collier Countv Wastewater Master Plan updates and adiust the LOS standards, as referenced in Policv 3. 1, if needed. OBJECTIVE 4: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 6] The G,,,,fA, , shall eenti ue top Promote conservation of potable water supplies by developing and implementing an integrated, comprehensive conservation strategy which will identify specific consumption per capita goals. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 4.5: [Revised text, page 61 Where Community Development Districts, or other similar special districts are established to provide a tool for developers to finance infrastructure or other purposes, wholly or partially within the Collier County Water -Sewer District, and where such districts make provisions for irrigation via dual systems utilizing effluent and/or other irrigation sources, said systems shall be connected to the regional system when available, and all internal irrigation systems shall remain in private ownership and be master metered by the County in accordance with Collier County Ordinance Number 04 -31, adopted May 11, 2004. Policy 4.6: [Revised text, page. 7] The County will encourage Florida - Friendly Landscaping' to reduce the generation of yard waste, reduce water consumption, and improve water quality. Section 373.185, F.S., defines Florida - Friendly LandscapingTM as using quality landscapes that conserve water, protect the environment, adapt to local conditions and tolerate drought. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words GtFUGk thmugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Potable Water Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 OBJECTIVE 5: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 7] The Geu t�, shall a Discourage urban sprawl and the proliferation of private sector potable water service suppliers in an effort to maximize the use of existing public facilities through the development order approval process by i plemepAin g the following polio Policy 5.1: [Revised text, page 7] The County shall discourage urban sprawl by permitting universal availability of central potable water systems only: in the Designated Urban Area, in Receiving and certain Neutral Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, in the Designated Urban -Rural Fringe Transition Zone Overlay, and in the Rural Settlement District, all of which are depicted on the Future Land Use Map, and in Towns, Villages, Hamlets and Compact Rural Developments within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay. These areas are further identified as: within the Collier County Water District Boundaries on Figure PW -1 of the Potable Water Sub - element, except the outlying urban areas of Immokalee, Copeland, Chokoloskee, Plantation Island, and Port of the Islands; of Wftter- Sub elem°rt; or in Sending Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District when Density Blending, as provided for in the Density Rating System of the Future Land Use Element, is utilized; within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay, as each Town, Village, Hamlet, and Compact Rural Development is designated; and, in areas where the County has legal commitments to provide facilities and service outside the Urban Area as of the date of adoption of this Plan. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.4: [Revised text, page 8] Under criteria, projects may be eligible for central potable water service from Gellier Gouffty Utilities, o an existing public or private see4o,. inderend °.,t distr -iet, within the Rufal T..ans do Water- and Sewer- Distt4et, depieted on the Existing and FuPdfe -Potable Water- Sefyiee Areas map (Figure PW 2) of this Potable Water- Sub element, utilill subject to availability. Qualifying criteria shall be limited to the requirements and incentives established in the Future Land Use Element and Conservation and Coastal Management Elements of this Plan to obtain preservation standards established for environmentally sensitive lands in the Sending Lands of the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District ( RFMUD). Criteria for potable water service eligibility may include, but are not limited to, plans for development, which utilize creative planning techniques such as clustering, density blending, rural villages, and transfer of development rights (TDRs) from RFMUD Sending Lands. Criteria for eligibility may be amended and additional Sending and Receiving Lands may be designated in the future. Central Potable Water distribution lines, within the Rural Transition Water and Sewer District, may extend through Sending Lands; however, no properties designated as Sending Lands are permitted to connect to the distribution lines. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** page break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words StFUGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL , BCC 4 -24 -12 6 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Potable Water Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 MAP CHANGES: 1. Figure PW -1.1, Collier County Water District Boundaries • This map has the same title as Figure PW 1 and is incorrect. This map, and references to it in Policies, are to be deleted. 2. Figure PW -1.2, Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas • This map has the same title as Figure PW -2 and is incorrect. This map, and references to it in Policies, are to be deleted. 3. Table PW -8, Capital Improvement Projects FY 2003 -2022 • This table is not referenced in any Objective or Policy and is specific to the Collier County Water -Sewer District. For those reasons, this table is to be deleted. 4. Figure PW -1, Collier County Water District Boundaries • This map is referenced in multiple Policies and is incorrect. The references to this map are to be changed to reference "Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas" since the District Boundaries are included. This map is to be re- titled. 5. Figure PW -2, Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas This map is referenced in the same Policies as Figure PW -1 and is to also be updated to be identical to the 2008 Water Master Plan Figure 1 -1. Similar- (Raps afe to be added fe 6. Figure PW -3, Potable Water Treatment and Transmission Facilities • This map is not referenced in any Objective or Policy and is to be deleted. EAR- Potable Water Sub -E — BCC Transmittal FINAL updated to March 30, 2012 — 2:15 PM G: \CDES Planning Services \Comprehensive\2011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTS \BCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments \Elements \Potable Water BCC trans - CS \Exhibit A Potable Water to BCC - EAR -based GMPAs.docx CS Words underlined are added; words stfuslFthrough are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 7 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Stormwater Management Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Goal, Objectives and Policies Public Facilities Element/Drainage Sub - Element (DS -E) GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES DRAINAGE S B ELEMENT [Revised text, page 3] GOAL: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal ", revised text, page 3] COLLIER COUNTY SHALL TO PROVIDE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR DRAINAGE AND FLOOD PROTECTION FOR EXISTING AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT, MINIMIZE THE DEGRADATION OF QUALITY OF RECEIVING WATERS AND SURROUNDING NATURAL AREAS AND PROTECT THE FUNCTIONS OF NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS. OBJECTIVE 1 (CAPITAL FACILITYPLANNING FOR DRAINAGE SYSTEMS): [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 3] The r,.,,.Ay shall Utilize the Annual Update and Inventory Report on Public Facilities (AUIR) process to update the Drainage Atlas "'raps County Geog_rgphic Information S sy tem and Channel /Structure Inventory components of the adopted Water Management Master Plan and to verify the existing watershed basin boundaries within Collier County. The County will also verify the design storm capacity of the drainage facilities within each basin, and determine the costs necessary to maintain the facility capacities to selected design storm standards. This information shall be used to program operational funds in the Annual County Budget and to identify necessary capital projects and basin studies in the Annual Capital Improvement Element U update and A amendment. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** textbreak * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.2: [Revised text, page 3] County drainage system and stormwater management network capital facility planning shall be designed to implement procedures and projects in a manner to ensure that adequate stormwater management facility capacity is available at the time a development permit is issued, or that such capacity will be available when needed to serve the development. Policy 1.3: [Revised text, page 3] The County shall continue to develop public drainage facilities and stormwater management network, which maintain the groundwater table as a source of recharge for the County's potable water aquifers, provide a source of irrigation water for agricultural, horticultural and golf course operations and provide water to native vegetation. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** textbreak * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words &U& through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 1 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Stormwater Management Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 OBJECTIVE 2: Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 4] The County shall fa Maintain adopted drainage level of service standards for basins and sub - basins identified in the Water Management Master Plan. Maintenance of the drainage level of service (LOS) identified for each basin will be implemented through the watershed management planning process identified within Goal 2 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of this Growth Management Plan. Policy 2.1: [Revised text, pages 4, 5, 6] Plan, The fohowing levels of sen4ee for- drainage are hereby adopted f6f the puTese of i level of sen,ieewill be fnedified, if warrapAed. 0-111 . .. . .. NNA ... . mass D D D D E D D D G D E D D D D D D C Words underlined are added; words stFUogh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 2 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Stormwater Management Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing W v MISCELLANEOUS INTER4 R AITETT n ND SYSTEMS 3 -14 -12 Policy 2.1: The levels of service standards (LOSS) for drainage facilities and stormwater management systems appear in Policy 1.5; subsection "C" in the Capital Improvement Element. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 6] The Coup y shall m Maintain and annually update a five -year schedule of capital improvements for water management facilities in conformance with the annual review process described within the Capital Improvement Element of the Growth Management Plan. Words underlined are added; words stniGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 3 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Stormwater Management Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 3.4: [Revised text, page 6] County improvements to, and maintenance of, existing drainage facilities shall be a priority over new construction projects in the urban and estates designated areas_ Southern Golden Gate Estates is no longer open to development, so no facilities have priority there). OBJECTIVE 4: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, pages 6, 7] The r,,unt-y shall a Develop and maintain policies and programs to correct existing deficiencies and to provide for future facility needs in accordance with the annual work program referenced in the adopted Water Management Master Plan. Policy 4.1: [Revised text, page 7] Water- management pfajeets shall be undeftaken in aeear-danee with the sehedule pr-evided in Capital impr-evement Element of this Plan. These pr-ejeets shall be tmdeftaken in eeer-dinat with the Big G=�Tr-ess Basip,'Seuth Florida A4tef Management DistT-iet 5 Year- Plan. Countyapital stormwater management projects shall be undertaken in accordance with the schedule provided in the Capital Improvement Element of this Plan. These projects shall be undertaken in coordination with the Big Cypress Basin Strategic Plan. Policy 4.2: [Revised text, page 7] Collier County shall correct existing deficiencies and provide for future water management facility needs through the formulation and implementation of an annual work programs. In order to implement the annual work program, the County shall encourage the use of innovative funding mechanisms including, but not limited to special taxing or assessment districts. Policy 4.3: [Revised text, page 7] The County shall develop and maintain a stormwater management public awareness program, which will include, but not necessarily be limited to, a Collier County Stormwater Management website. The primary purpose of this program shall be to provide information regarding the County's stormwater management programs to the general public including, but not limited to, the environmental enhancements that will result from the use of total water management concepts within the existing drainage and stormwater management network. OBJECTIVE 5: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 7] The (`..unty shall eepA nue to Regulate land use and development in a manner that protects the functions of natural drainage features, the stormwater management network and natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas. Implementation of this Objective will be consistent with the Watershed Management Planning process identified within Goal 2 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the Growth Management Plan, and with relevant provisions contained within the adopted Land Development Code (Ordinance Number 2004 -41, as amended). Words underlined are added; words stnfokt#retgh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 4 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Stormwater Management Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.2: [Revised text, page 7] Based upon the periodic review described in Policy 5. 1, the County shall develop any appropriate new ordinances and regulations that are necessary to ensure protection of the functions of natural drainage features the stormwater management network and natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas. OBJECTIVE 6: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 7] The G,,, nt, l shall Protect the functions of natural drainage features through the application of standards that address the quality and quantity of discharge from stormwater management systems. Implementation of this Objective will be consistent with the watershed management planning process identified within Goal 2 and Objective 2.1 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the Growth Management Plan. This objective is made measurable through the following policies: * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 6.2: [Revised text, page 8] Collier County's retention and detention requirements shall be the same as one hundred and fifty percent (150 %) those provided in the South Florida Water Management District's Basis -0 Environmental Resource Permit Information Manual, Volume IV, 2009, as it existed at the time of project approval. Policy 6.3: [Revised text, pages 8, 9] Allowable off -site discharge rates shall be computed using a storm event of 3 day duration and 25 year return frequency. The allowable off -site discharge rates are as follows: a. Airport Road North Sub -Basin 0.04 cfs /acre (North of Vanderbilt Beach Road) b. Airport Road South Sub -basin 0.06 cfs /acre (South of Vanderbilt Beach Road) C. Cocohatchee Canal Basin 0.04 cfs /acre d. Lely Canal Basin 0.06 cfs /acre e. Harvey Basin 0.055 cfs /acre f. Wiggins Pass Basin 0.13 cfs /acre g. All other areas 0.15 cfs /acre The County may exempt projects from these allowable off -site discharge rates if any of the following applies: 1. The project is exempt from allowable off -site discharge limitations pursuant to Section 40E- 400.315, FAC. Words underlined are added; words etFUGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 5 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Stormwater Management Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 2. The project is part of an existing SFWMD permit, which allows discharge rates different than from those listed above. 3. It can be documented that the project currently discharges off -site at a rate higher than those listed above do. The documentation required for this purpose shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer, and will consist of an engineering study which utilizes the applicable criteria in the "SFWNM Basis of Review er- Envir-epAaei4 eufe Appheations Environmental Resource Permit Information Manual Volume IV 2009 ". The study shall be subject to review and approval by the County and SFWMD staff. The study shall include the following site - specific information: a. Topography b. Soil types and soil storage volume c. Vegetation types d. Antecedent conditions e. Design rainfall hydrograph f. Depression storage capacity g. Receiving water hydrograph, and h. Other relevant, appropriate and professionally accepted hydrologic and hydraulic data. Using the above information, a hydrologic and hydraulic model shall be developed which demonstrates the higher off -site discharge rate. EAR - Stormwater Management Sub-E — BCC Transmittal FINAL updated to March 30, 2012 — 2:05 PM G: \CDES Planning Services\Comprehensive\2011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTS \BCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments \Elements \Drainage_BCC trans - CS\Exhibit A Drainage to BCC - EAR -based GMPAs.docx CS Words underlined are added; words StFUGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 6 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Solid Waste Disposal Sub - Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Goal, Objectives and Policies Public Facilities Element /Solid Waste Sub - Element (SWS -E) GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES T -11D WASH B FLEW F-T [Revised text, page 2] GOAL: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal ", revised text, page 2] TO PROVIDE AN EFFICIENT AND ECONOMICAL BALANCE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SERVICES THAT WILL ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF COLLIER COUNTY TO MEET THE ESTABLISHED REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND MANAGEMENT IN A MANNER TO THAT ASSURES PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY AND TO PROTECTS THE AIR, , A4 TE Ai r r n T.Q ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES OF COLLIER COUNTY. IN ALL ASPECTS OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, TO ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING ENDURING GUIDING PRINCIPLES APPROVED BY THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY WORKSHOP OF DECEMBER 2006: ENVIRONMENTAL AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE — ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MEANS MANAGING THE IMPACTS TO THE AIR SOIL WATER AND WILDLIFE AS WELL AS "QUALITY OF LIFE" IMPACTS TO THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS AESTHETICS, ODOR, NOISE, AND TRAFFIC AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE MEANS SATISFYING THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS REPORTED IN THE ANNUAL UPDATE AND INVENTORY REPORT FOR BOTH LINED AND PERMITTED DISPOSAL CAPACITY; AIRSPACE PRESERVATION - AIRSPACE PRESERVATION MEANS MANAGING SOLID WASTE UPSTREAM FROM DISPOSAL AS A MEANS TO EXTEND THE REMAINING AIRSPACE (DISPOSAL) CAPACITY AT THE COLLIER COUNTY LANDFILL; OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE - OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE MEANS OPTIMIZING THE OPERATIONS OF OUR ASSETS SUCH AS THE COLLIER COUNTY LANDFILL AND OUR RECYCLING CENTERS AS WELL AS THE PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES DIVISION• AND BEST VALUE SERVICE - BEST VALUE SERVICE MEANS THAT THE SERVICES OFFERED IN THE COUNTY REFLECT LOCAL AND REGIONAL CONDITIONS AND THAT THE VALUE OF SERVICE IS APPROPRIATELY BALANCED WITH THE COST OF SERVICE. A COMPONENT OF BEST VALUE SERVICE IS THAT THERE IS A DIRECT CORRELATION BETWEEN THOSE THAT RECEIVE THE BENEFITS AND THOSE THAT PAY FOR THE SERVICES. Words underlined are added; words G#FuGk-through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL —BCC 4 -24 -12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Solid Waste Disposal Sub - Element- BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 OBJECTIVE 1 (COLLECTION): [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 2] Collier County shall Eentinue te-m Maintain a safe, dependable and efficient solid waste collection system. Present facilities meeting the current Level of Service include two (2) franchise collection areas and tli-7ee five Recycling Centers, as follows: a. Unincorporated County service area; b. Immokalee service area; and, c. Three -(3) Five 5 Recycling Centers; 1. Naples Recycling Center 2. Marco Recycling Center 3. Carnestown Recycling Center 4. Immokalee Recycling Center 5. North Collier Recycling Center Policy 1.1: [Revised text, page 2] The County shall continue to maintain and regulate commercial, multi - family and tax -bill based residential collection costs to ensure efficient and dependable service affordable to all users. The primary components of a solid waste collection assessment are: 1. Franchisee Contract 2. Tipping Fees 3. Administrative and Capital Program Costs * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.4: [Revised text, page 2] addressing sueh issues in duly natieed publie meetings. The County shall ensure public awareness and participation in solid waste recycling reuse waste reduction, household hazardous waste collection and disposal. OBJECTIVE 2 (DISPOSAL): [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 2] 44° Geui+t�, shall ,., ntii,,,° to „ Utilize safe and efficient methods for environmentally sound disposal of solid waste in accordance with local, State and Federal regulations and shall eentinue to investigate improved methods and implement practices that meet this eObjective. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stag# are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL -BCC 4 -24 -12 2 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Solid Waste Disposal Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 2.4: [Revised text, page 3] By fiseal yeaf 2010, t The County shall a n&lar- Y-etaill pursue the acquisition of land inventory required for future solid waste operations, based upon selection of, including but not limited to, one or more of the following options in order of priority: Develop the means to partially or completely divert solid waste from the landfill (additional recycling or alternative forms of disposal). 2. Increase the permissible elevation of the lames Collier County Landfill so as to gain additional airspace capacity. 3. Explore emerging conversion technologies that would allow for continued solid waste disposal operations within Collier County. 4. Secure and utilize additional capacity at a landfill or landfills. Policy 2.5: The Level ef Sen,iee fer- Solid Waste Sub Element shall bel. [Revised text, page 3] Tens of solid waste eapita per- used to detefmifie landfill disposal eapaei > a. per- > last 4ffee fiseal aetual lined eel! tolulage based en the a-ver-age ef the eemplete year-s aetivity` The standards for levels of service (LOS) of County solid waste disposal facilities appear in Policy 1.5; subsection "F" in the Capital Improvement Element and shall be used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a development. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.8: [Revised text, page 4] The Collier County Solid Waste Management Department shall continue to operate and maintain a hazardous waste collection €aei facilities. The facility shall operate five (" days per-week a will accept household hazardous wastes. Additionally, the Department shall continue to hold special events, such as its hazardous waste collection day, at least twice pef year- targeting residential households btA alse and allowing small businesses to participate to insure consumer demand is met. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thFaugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL —BCC 4 -24 -12 3 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Solid Waste Disposal Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 2.9: (prev. 2.14) [Introduced new text provision, page 4] The County shall maintain an effective emergency storm debris cleanup plan, and identify and establish temporary debris storage and reduction sites. Policy 2.10: (prev. 2.18) [Introduced new text provision, page 4] The County shall pursue State and Federal grants for, and participate in, feasibility projects for the investigation and development of improved techniques for waste collection, recycling, transfer and solid waste management consistent with the Enduring Guiding Principles. Policy 2.11: (prev. 2.24) [Introduced new text provision, page 4] The County shall evaluate options to beneficially recycle plastic agricultural film. Policy 2.12: (prev. 2.25) [Introduced new text provision, page 4] The County shall assess the feasibility of expanding the Immokalee Transfer Station, or developing a new facility to serve the Immokalee area, to become a full service recycling and reuse center equipped with such options as household hazardous waste processing, paint reuse, vegetative and yard waste drop -off, processing and composting, white goods drop -off, e -waste drop -off, furniture and construction & demolition debris (C &D), resale store, etc Policy 2.13: (prev. 2.28) [Introduced new text provision, page 4] The County will work with local institutions, schools, government buildings, or churches, to initiate programs for solid waste reduction, reuse, and recycling for their communities. Policy 2.14: (prev. 2.30) [Introduced new text provision, page 4] The Countv will encourage the construction of Green Buildings (or Sustainable Buildings). Relative to solid waste management, this includes: • Recycled Content: Products with identifiable recycled content, including_ postindustrial content with a preference for post consumer content. • Salvaged, refurbished, or remanufactured: Includes saving a material from disposal and renovating` repairing, restoring, or generally improving the appearance, performance, quality, functionality, or value of a product. • Reusable or recyclable: Select materials that can be easily dismantled and reused or recycled at the end of their useful life. • Recycled or recyclable product packaging: Products enclosed in recycled content or recyclable packaging. • Durable: Materials that are longer lasting or are comparable to conventional products with long ife expectancies. OBJECTIVE 3 (RECYCLE AND RECOVERY): [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 4] The Coln Waste Depaftm°ter z .4.4— n Maintain and update the Integrated ted Solid Waste Mastef Management Strategic Plan as directed by the Board of County Commissioners. Words underlined are added; words StNGk thFeugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL —BCC 4 -24 -12 4 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Solid Waste Disposal Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 3.1: [Revised text, page 4] The Collier County Solid Waste Management Department shall continue to maintain and improve programs to reduce the amount of solid waste that requires disposal at County landfills by: a. Maintaining and enhancing the current countywide residential recycling programs. b. Maintaining and enhancing the current c-County-wide multi- family residential recycling program. c. Maintaining and enhancing the eCounty-wide commercial business recycling programs. d. Maintaining and enhancing the curb -side separation of material into recyclable categories to be received at the material recovery facilities. e. Continuing to explore additional measures for waste reduction. Policy 3.2: [Revised text, page 4] The County shall continue investigation and implementation of cost - saving measures for County disposal operations. The County shall evaluate other measures, including landfill mining, as new technologies and practices emerge. (Guffetly, -a metha„° gas eelleetion pfegT-a-m is in eper-a�ien -} * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 3.4: [Revised text, page 5] The County will encourage Florida - Friendly LandscapingTM to reduce the generation of yard waste reduce water consumption, and improve water quality. Section 373.185, F.S., defines Florida - Friendly Landscaping' as using quality landscapes that conserve water, protect the environment adapt to local conditions and tolerate drought. Policy 3.5: [Introduced new text provision, page 5] The County shall develop and implement innovative programs to reduce, re -use and recycle solid waste to meet the 2020 Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) seventy-five percent (75 %) Recycling Rate pursuant to Chapter 403.7032, F.S. EAR -Solid Waste Disposal Sub -E — BCC Transmittal FINAL updated to March 30, 2012 — 2:18 PM G:ICDES Planning Services\Comprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSIBCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments\ElementMsolid Waste BCC trans - CS1Exhibit A Solid Waste to BCC - EAR -based GMPAs.docx CS Words underlined are added; words strttGk thFough are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL -BCC 4 -24 -12 5 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Goal, Objectives and Policies Public Facilities Element/Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element (NGWAR) GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES [Revised text, page I GOAL: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal ", revised text, page 1 ] TI4E!`OUNTY c14ALL TO IDENTIFY AND PROTECT NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS FROM ACTIVITIES THAT COULD DEGRADE AND /OR CONTAMINATE THE QUALITY OF GROUNDWATER. OBJECTIVE 1 (MAPPING AND DELINEATION OF RECHARGE AREAS): [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 1] The (`.,,,,,ty shall eerti„ue to : Review every vive three years, and revise as necessary, existing map delineations of County potable water wellfields that are most sensitive to contamination from nearby land development and other surface activities. The biennial three -year review and any subsequent map revisions will be based on geologic, hydrogeologic, hydrologic, and updated anthropogenic contaminant data aggregated since the previous revision. Policy 1.1: [Revised text, page I] The County shall revise and update its 3- dimensional computer models of groundwater flow around public water supply wellfields, as additional data (e.g., withdrawal rates, numbers and locations of wells within wellfields, and hydrogeologic information) become available. Policy 1.3. [Revised text, page 1] The County shall maintain and update data on existing land uses and land use activities that possess the greatest potential for ground water groundwater contamination. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.5: [Revised text, page I] This Sub - Element shall incorporate by reference annual recharge amounts for the Surficial and Lower Tamiami aquifers and deeper aquifers such as the Sandstone and Hawthorne Aquifers, as described in the South Florida Water Management District's effieial publ ,,bons dated April, 2000 (and sehe"Ied te be published in 2006.) Lower West Coast Water Supply Plan, as amended. OBJECTIVE 2 (PROTECTION OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY): [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 1] a water- - quality shall me e ?I Protect groundwater from pollutant discharges that may cause exceedance of applicable Federal and State water quality standards. Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thpaugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 1 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 2.0.1: The County shall protect natural aquifer recharge areas to ensure the highest water quality practical toward meeting applicable Federal and State water quality standards for groundwater. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.2: [Revised text, page 2] Non - agricultural developments requiring an Environmental Resources Permit from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) shall preserve groundwater recharge characteristics as required by the SFWMD and as set forth in the SFWMD's Basis f - R° v - dated Januafy 2004. Environmental Resource Permit Information Manual, Volume IV, 2009. n.,,,,• „a .t ate Groundwater recharge shall also be protected through the application of the retention/detention requirements and allowable off -site discharge rates for non - agricultural developments specified in Policies 6.2 and 6.3 in the 1#ainage Stormwater Management Sub - Element. Policy 2.3: [Revised text, page 2] The County standards for protecting the quality of gfound watef groundwater recharge within the wellhead protection areas identified in the Future Land Use Element (FLUE) shall be those provided in Policy 3. 1.1 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element. Policy 2.4: [Revised text, page 2] Collier County shall evaluate the necessity for adopting more stringent gT-eund t� groundwater recharge standards for High or Prime Recharge areas within 2 years of the SFWMD Governing Board's adoption of such areas. OBJECTIVE 3 (GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING): [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 2] The Gauf,, -, shall ntin e to e Collect and evaluate g-feth a • ater- groundwater quality data, identifying ambient water quality values and trends, comparing analyzed concentrations to Florida Ground Water Guidance Concentrations, and providing information to water resources planning and management entities, and to the general public. Policy 3.1: [Revised text, page 3] The County shall continue its existing water quality monitoring program to provide base -line data, evaluate long -term trends, identify water quality problems, and evaluate the effectiveness of the County's gr.,.,, groundwater protection program. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 3.4: [Revised text, page 3] The County shall continually gather and evaluate appropriate relevant, appropriate and professionally accepted data for the purpose of refining and improving the groundwater quality monitoring database used in the County's 3- dimensional g-..eun ••,a*°r- groundwater model. Words underlined are added; words stpdGk thmugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 2 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 3.5: [Revised text, page 3] Collier County shall continue to conduct water resource planning with appropriate County, City of Naples, and South Florida Water Management District staff to provide for gr-etmd water- groundwater resource development, utilization, and conservation. OBJECTIVE: 4 (PUBLIC EDUCATION WITH REGARD TO GROUNDWATER PROTECTION ISSUES): [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 3] The r shall eentinue etiffeat aetivities of pFeviding Provide the public with educational materials concerning n..,,,, „a water- groundwater protection issues in Collier County. These fftay materials include, but shall not be are not limited to, the preparation of annual technical publications of groundwater quality data, an informational website for groundwater quality issues, general information publications, establishment of a speakers' bureau, K -12 classroom presentations, and in- service teacher workshops and seminars. Policy 4.1: [Revised text, page 3] The County shall continue to advise the public on the appropriate disposal methods for hazardous wastes, for the purpose of reducing or avoiding the potential for groundwater contamination. In performing this task, the County may utilize the public educational measures listed within Objective 4 of this Sub - Element, or any other measures which may be appropriate. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 5 (PROTECTION OF CA Q4L RECHARGE AREAS AND GROUNDWATER RESOURCES): [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 3] The Ge ntshall y pTeme . Continue implementing plans to preserve er-itieal grater groundwater recharge areas and gFound w4ef groundwater resources, and along with reviewing, evaluatein , and reviseillg (if warranted) those plans and actions, based on the best available geologic, hydrologic, hydrogeologic, and anthropogenic contaminant data. Policy 5.1: [Revised text, page 3] The County shall develop, and continually update, technical criteria for determining those recharge areas, which are critical to the County's long -term groundwater needs. Policy 5.2: [Revised text, page 3] The County shall continue to identify er-it-ieal recharge areas and appropriate protective mechanisms. Policy 5.3: [Revised text, page 3] The County shall continue to identify costs, funding mechanisms and private property rights issues associated with the protection of eritieal recharge areas. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words dough are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub- Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 5.5: [Revised text, page 4] Collier County shall continue to operate and maintain a hazardous waste collection facility. The facility shall -op five (" days per- week and will accept household and small business hazardous wastes. Additionally, the County shall continue to hold special events, such as its hazardous waste collection day, at leas* ' wiee per- e targeting residential households else and allowing small businesses to participate to insure consumer demand is met. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** page break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** MAP CHANGES: 1. Map 1, Groundwater Recharge to the Surficial Aquifer • This map is to be updated. 2. Map 2, Groundwater Recharge to the Lower Tamiami Aquifer • This map is to be updated. EAR - NGWAR Sub -E — BCC Transmittal FINAL updated to March 30, 2012 — 2:14 PM G: \CDES Planning Services \Comprehensive\2011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTS \BCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments \Elements \NGWAR_BCC trans - CS \Exhibit A NGWAR to BCC - EAR -based GMPAs.docx CS Words underlined are added; words stFUGk threugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 4 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Goals, Objectives and Policies Housing Element GOAL 1: [Goal provided for contextual purposes only; no change proposed, page 3] TO CREATE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF DECENT, SAFE, SANITARY, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF COLLIER COUNTY. OBJECTIVE 1: [Revised text, page 3] The numbeF-af Provide new affordable w -wee housing units shall ne by at 'east fift°e= per-eent of 4ie tmits appfeved-te be built in the County pef year-, but not less gia-H !,000 units pef ye a a fi_l I in order an-e€fert to eentk+ae meeting the current and future housing needs of legal residents with very -low, low-, and moderate and affordable workforce incomes, including households with special needs such as rural and farmworker housing in rural Collier County. JOINT CITY OF NAPLES /COUNTY POLICIES [New Policy, page 3] Policy 1.1: By January 14 2014 the Department of Housing Human and Veteran Services shall establish a method of Indexing the demand for very -low, low, moderate and affordable workforce housing. Policy 1.2: [New Policy, page 3] By January 14 2014 the Department of Housing Human and Veteran Services shall establish a method of Indexing the availability and costs of very -low, low, moderate and affordable workforce housing. Policy 1.3: [New Policy, page 31 B Jy anuM 14 2014 the Department of Housing Human and Veteran Services shall develop methods to predict future need based on the Indexes established in Policies 1.1 and 1.2 above. Policy 1.4: [New Policy, page 3] By January 14 2015 the Department of Housing Human and Veteran Services shall establish necessary strategies methods and tools to support this Objective. Policy 1.5• [New Policy, page 3] On an annual basis beginning in June 2014 the Department of Housing Human and Veteran Services shall rovide a report to the Board of County Commissioners on the status of affordable housing in each Commission District within the County. Policy 1.1- 6: [Renumbered and revised text, page 3] Collier The County shall $tee maintain interlocal agreements with the City of Naples, the City of Marco Island, and Everglades City to that require that each city to provide their proportionate share of affordable we-6r-ee housing units (or rp ovide the financial equivalent to the County ). fEach city's proportionate share and financial equivalent will be evaluated and substantiated by the most current data, studies, and methods available to the County.) Words underlined are added; words stFUGkthrough are deleted TRANSMITTAL FINAL- BCC 4 -24 -12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 1.7: [New Policy, page 3] The interlocal agreements referenced within Policy 1.1 shall be re- evaluated every three years. Policy 1.28: [Renumbered and revised text, page 3] Gellie The County shall, with and the City of Naples, wi44 work together to accomplish the community wide goal of supporting a sufficient supply of market rate and below market rate housing. This effort may include the consolidation of the City of Naples and the County housing programs and activities, including, but not limited to, state and federally funded programs such as SHIP and CDBG, in an effort to provide greater efficiency. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples, " elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 1.39: [Renumbered and revised text, page 3] The County shall, with the City of Naples, and ropier County shall explore the development of a fair share affordable wvrniercc housing ordinance that shall require commercial and residential developments to address the lack of affordable •=�a -�'e housing. The local jurisdictions will evaluate a broad range of options including the development of an affordable « ofkfe ee housing impact fee, the requirement that a percentage of units developed will be "set aside" for below market rate housing, an option whereby land could be donated to a nonprofit entity and/or placed in a land bank, or other alternatives that will assist in mitigating the rising need for affordable •T eer housing as the population increases. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County, shall with the City of Naples, " and, delete the word "workforce" from the term "affordable workforce" housing elsewhere in this Element ( "affordable housing" includes very low, low, moderate and workforce income levels), the same changes are made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 1.410: [Renumbered and revised text, page 3] Collier The County shall create or preserve affordable housing to minimize the need for additional local services and avoid the concentration of affordable housing units only in specific areas of the Jurisdiction seek te disir-ibute affer-Elable wer4cfer-ee housing equitably t4oughout the eounty where adequate infiastFuetufe - and - services are a-vailable. Programs and strategies to encourage affordable - t,,,, ee housing development may include, but are not limited to, density by right within the Immokalee Urban area and other density bonus provisions, impact fee deferrals, expedited permitting (fast tracking), public - private partnerships, providing technical assistance and intergovernmental coordination. Words underlined are added; words stFusk-through are deleted TRANSMITTAL FINAL- BCC 4 -24 -12 2 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** COUNTY POLICIES Policy 1.511: [Renumbered and revised text, page 3] Celli er The County shall maintain an inventory of all approved affordable �T�- ee housing units within the county. The inventory shall contain the location, structure type, number of bedrooms, and target income range for each housing unit. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to delete the word "workforce "from the term "affordable workforce " housing elsewhere in this Element ( "affordable housing" includes very low, low, moderate and workforce income levels), the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] OBJECTIVE 2: [Revised text, page 3] 1- ,,.t., —1 ..,r.,..,.,.,....,.....,., _.,__...-..._--- gevefnmef4, hettsing adveeates, and the eefnnvanity .1 "hi-1. -1-11 14th other- not for- Profit }Increaseixg the number of affordable- werka r-ee housing units., by the methods contained in Objective 1 and subsequent Policies, at least fifteen per-eent of the tmits approved to be built in the County per- year-, bu + less than 1,000 it per- year- aver—aged ever a five year- period- for very-low, low., and moderate and affordable workforce income residents with the assistance of for - profit and not - for - profit providers of affordable housing, within the ef Celli County and its municipalities. JOINT CITY OF NAPLES /COUNTY POLICIES Policy 2.1: [Revised text, page 4] Not - for - profit agencies, sueh as the r l County 14o using Development ` er-p" "+' "" shall assist the County in reaching its annual affordable �T-,tee housing goal by holding workshops and fairs to raise awareness and understanding of housing issues in the County; working together to purchase and develop parcels; and, contributing funds towards the purchase of land for affordable ••-wee housing projects. Policy 2.2: [Revised text, page 4] Partnerships shall be encouraged between private developers, non - profit entities, local governments and other interested parties to ensure the development of housing that meets the needs of the County's very-low, low., a-ad moderate and affordable workforce income residents. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "and affordable workforce" elsewhere in this Element so as to include this income category, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Words underlined are added; words stpjGk thfeagh are deleted TRANSMITTAL FINAL- BCC 4 -24 -12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 2.3: [Revised text, page 4] GeRier The County shall, with and the City of Naples., staff will continue to provide community organizations with brochures and up -dates on various housing programs, grant opportunities, technical assistance and other information that will promote affordable we -�kfer-ee housing opportunities for very low, low, and moderate and affordable workforce income residents. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples, " and add the phrase "and affordable workforce" elsewhere in this Element so as to include this income category, the same changes are made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 2.4: [Revised text, page 4] Collier The County shall, with a*d the City of Naples., sha44 continue to review existing codes and ordinances and amend them as needed to allow for flexible and innovative residential design that encourages mixed use development with a variety of housing designs, styles, and price ranges. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples, " elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 2.5: [Revised text, page 4] Collier The County shall, with and the City of Naples., shall continue to review its existing permit processing systems in an effort to reduce the processing time and cost of affordable wor4 r-ee housing and continue to identify areas that can be streamlined. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples, " and delete the word "workforce "from the term "affordable workforce" housing elsewhere in this Element ( "affordable housing" includes very low, low, moderate and workforce income levels), the same changes are made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.7: [Revised text, page 4] Comer The County shall increase the utilization of existing impact fee ordinances to facilitate the development of affordable •T�^ -wee housing through the provisions of deferrals. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to delete the word "workforce "from the term "affordable workforce" housing elsewhere in this Element ( "affordable housing" includes very low, low, moderate and workforce income levels), the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Words underlined are added; words stFUGk through are deleted TRANSMITTAL FINAL- BCC 4 -24 -12 4 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 CITY OF NAPLES POLICIES [Revised text, page 5] None Policy 2.8: [Revised text, page 5] The Cily of Naples continues to Pprovide financial, technical and support assistance to the residents of the Carver/River Park neighborhood through continued coordination with property owners, property managers and renters. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The City of Naples continues to " elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] COUNTY POLICIES Policy 2.9: [Revised text, page 5] The County shall review the rte, ufft y's its Affordable- workforce Housing Density Bonus Ordinance every twe three years or sooner, as necessary, and revise the Ordinance, as necessary, to reflect changing community needs and market conditions. ,(The purpose of the Affordable - workforce Housing Density Bonus Ordinance shall be to encourage the blending of affordable we fer —ee housing density bonus units into market rate developments as well as to support developments exclusively providing affordable wer'ee housing.) Policy 2.10: [Revised text, page 5] The Collier County Housing., Human and Veteran Services Department shall continue to operate administer affordable w^ r-ee housing programs, in cooperation with public and private sponsors, to provide safe, affordable TT-wee housing to residents of the County's urban designated areas and rural areas. Programs eper -4e d administered by the Department will continue to include, but are not limited to: • Impact fee deferrals • Housing rehabilitation and emergency repairs • Down payment and closing cost assistance • Acquisition (exclusive of Collier County Government) and rehabilitation program Policy 2.11: [Revised text, page 5] The Collie County Opefations Suppoi4 and 14eusing Departme in coordination with for - profit and not - for-profit providers of affordable housing development will shall continue to coordinate with local utility providers to ensure that the necessary infrastructure and facilities for new housing developments are in place, consistent with the County's Concurrency Management System. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3: [Revised text, page 5] r- ll retff+�, °lia eContinue to support and adequately fund housing programs to promote the preservation and protection of existing, stable residential neighborhoods. This will be accomplished through the utilization of State Housing Incentives Partnership (SHIP) and CDBG programs including, but not limited to, down payment/closing cost assistance, rehabilitation and emergency repair, demolition with new construction, and impact fee deferrals. Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thmugh are deleted TRANSMITTAL FINAL- BCC 4 -24 -12 5 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 JOINT CITY OF NAPLES /COUNTY POLICIES * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 3.2: [Revised text, page 6] Collier The County will shall support applications from for - profit and not - for - profit organizations that apply for state and federal funding for the purpose of constructing and/or rehabilitating affordable - eee housing. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to delete the word "workforce "from the term "affordable workforce" housing elsewhere in this Element ( "affordable housing" includes very low, low, moderate and workforce income levels), the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 3.3: [Revised text, page 6] Collier The County shall continue to utilize SHIP resources and other funds to leverage the number and amount of loans provided by local lending institutions to very low, low., amd moderate and affordable workforce income residents for home improvements, rehabilitation and first time homebuyer's assistance. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "and affordable workforce" elsewhere in this Element so as to include this income category, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] CITY POLICIES Policy 3.4: [Revised text, page 6] Through the Neighborhood Planning Process, the City of Naples continues to will identify local housing issues and develop programs as needed to address these concerns. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The City of Naples continues to " elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 3.5: [Revised text, page 6] The City of Naples continues to implement incentive policies, where practical, will initiate a study of the Old Naples area —to deteffnine are iiteetufal and development star to protect and preserve historic structures, and maintain the existing residential character of the area. Words underlined are added; words stnisk-threogh are deleted TRANSMITTAL FINAL- BCC 4 -24 -12 6 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 3.6: [Revised text, page 6] The City of Naples wi44 continues to study and make recommendations to amend the Code of Ordinances to address impacts of larger homes on smaller lots within the City of Naples. These changes will be reviewed to determine their effectiveness. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The City of Naples continues to " elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 3.7• • [Revised text, page 6] The City of Naples " ' „+ their- housing ainte anee eea° to continues to address the conservation of housing stock and the preservation and protection of residential neighborhoods throu .gh its Neighborhood Action Plans. COUNTY POLICIES Policy 3.8• [Revised text, page 6] Collie The County wi44 shall continue to maintain its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) urban entitlement county status with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which will continue to result in an annual allocation of federal funding available to assist very-low, low., and moderate and affordable workforce income households. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "and affordable workforce" elsewhere in this Element so as to include this income category, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] OBJECTIVE 4: [Revised text, page 7] Gel t and the City alNaples will eConduct ^ eempfehe housing surveys, every three years or sooner, for the purpose of identifying substandard dwelling units. Through continued enforcement of Eery housing codes, and the provision of housing rehabilitation or replacement programs, the number of substandard units (associated with a lack of plumbing and/or kitchen facilities) throughout the County shall be reduced by 5% per year through rehabilitation or demolition. JOINT CITY OF NAPLES /COUNTY POLICIES Policy 4.1• [Revised text, page 7] The County shall with the Cityf Naples, Uutilize the most recent comprehensive housing inventory to develop and implement new programs to reduce substandard housing. Reduction of the number of substandard units will be accomplished by employing existing methods such as, but not limited to, housing code inspections, rehabilitation programs, and demolition of substandard units and their replacement with new construction. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples, " elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Words underlined are added; words 6tFUGk thFoagh are deleted TRANSMITTAL FINAL- BCC 4 -24 -12 7 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 4.2: [Revised text, page 7] The County shall, with the City of Naples Rrequire the demolition of dilapidated, unsafe or unsanitary housing that does not meet the housing code or, which cannot economically be rehabilitated. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples, " elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 4.3: [Revised text, page 7] Review and amend d the existing ' do eh The County shall, with the City of Naples_, and C-eunty and create one a single uniform relocation housing policy, consistent with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requirements. Policy 4.4: [Revised text, page 7] In the event of a natural disaster, the County shall, with the Cit of f Naples require that replacement housing shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local codes and shall consider factors such as, but not limited to, commercial accessibility, public facilities, places of employment, and housing income. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples, " elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 4.5: [Revised text, page 7] The County shall, with the Cily of Naples, require Aall dwelling units will be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition, including adequate light, ventilation, sanitation and other provisions, as required by the County and the City of Naples minimum housing codes. This task will be accomplished through housing code inspections and code enforcement actions, and housing rehabilitation programs supported through state, federal, local and/or private resources. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The. County shall, with the City of Naples, " elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 5: [Revised text, page 7] Collier- Gounty and the r:t. of Naples will ^ ^ usually monitor all identified historically significant homes in order to promote the conservationed, maintenanceaieed, and/or rehabilitationed of those structures. JOINT CITY OF NAPLES /COUNTY POLICIES [New text, page 7] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.2: [Revised text, page 8] Words underlined are added; words StFUGk through are deleted TRANSMITTAL FINAL- BCC 4 -24 -12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Collier The County and shall, with the City of Naples., wi44 review their land development regulations, building code, FEMA regulations, and other requirements every five years, and amend these as necessary to encourage the conservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of historically significant structures. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples, " elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.4: [Revised text, page 81 By 2019 20.9, Collier the County shall with the City of Naples will study potential incentives to encourage the conservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of historic homes and will shall make recommendations to the City Council and to the Board of County Commissioners as to which incentives should be adopted. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.6: [Revised text, page 81 By 20918, the Board of County Commissioners shall commission a new Historical Survey for all of unincorporated Collier County. The Survey shall review the current status of all previously identified historical structures and sites within the unincorporated County and shall make recommendations as to which of these sites or structures should be nominated to the National Register. The Survey shall also review and make similar recommendations regarding any previously unidentified historic structures or sites. Policy 5.7: [Revised text, page 81 By 20919, the Historical /Archaeological Preservation Ordinance shall be updated to include the results of the Historical Survey and te4nelude any relevant changes in State or Federal regulations concerning historical properties. OBJECTIVE 6: [Revised text, page 8] Gellief G,,unt- , shall mMonitor changes to state and federal regulations pertaining to group housing and Continuing Care Retirement Centers faeiliti , and, as necessary, amend its the Land Development Code to ensure compliance. Policy 6.1: [Revised text, page 9] The County shall with the City of Naples, P-provide non - profit group housing and Continuing Care Retirement Center eafe faeilit� organizations with information on federal, state and local housing resources that will assist them in the provision of special needs housing. On an annual basis, or as needed, provide technical assistance and support as organizations apply for funding assistance. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples, " and expand the category of "group housing" elsewhere in this Element, the same changes are made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Words underlined are added; words stFusk t#mag# are deleted TRANSMITTAL FINAL- BCC 4 -24 -12 9 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 6.2: [Revised text, page 9] !come The County shall., with the City of Naples, review the County and the City's of Naples Fair Housing ordinances and procedures with regard to group housing and Continuing Care Retirement Centers care may and shall seek to consolidate local fair housing implementation in order to promote consistency and coordination in the siting of such facilities between the jurisdictions. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples, " and expand the category of "group housing" elsewhere in this Element, the same changes are made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 6.3: [Revised text, page 9] The County shall, with the City of Naples Rreview their respective existing Ceiia � and City of Naples land development regulations and building codes, and amend as necessary, to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations to provide for group housing and Continuing Care Retirement Centers and foster care facilities licensed by the State of Florida. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples, " and expand the category of `group housing" elsewhere in this Element, the same changes are made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 6.4: [Revised text, page 9] The County shall, with the City of Naples Collier- County may allow group housing and Continuing Care Retirement Centers e faeilities in residentially zoned neighborhoods where adequate infrastructure, services and resources are available. The location of these facilities will be in compliance with local land use regulations and will be consistent with Chapter 419, Florida Statutes. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The County shall, with the City of Naples, " and expand the category of `group housing" elsewhere in this Element, the same changes are made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 7: [Revised text, page 9] eemmunity's suseeptibi4ty to Peeding and stefm stwges, no Restrict new rezoningse to peFmit for mobile home development to areas outside of the will be allowed within *�^ Coastal High Hazard Area, as depicted on the countywide Future Land Use Maps due to area's susceptibility to flooding and storm surge. CITY OF NAPLES POLICIES Policy 7.1: [Revised text, page 9] The City of Naples continues to fefmally recognized the existence of one mobile home park in the city limits through a Planned Development rezone process. This rezone process recognized that the Naples Words underlined are added; words dough are deleted TRANSMITTAL FINAL- BCC 4 -24 -12 10 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Mobile Home Park does provide affordable housing opportunities to those living in the 141 mobile homes and 31 recreational vehicle spaces within this complex. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The City of Naples continues to " elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] Policy 7.2: [Revised text, page 9] The City of Naples continues to disallow Aadditional mobile home developments • it ""+ be ~efffli *d within the city limits due to the City's low elevation, susceptibility to flooding, storm surges and high winds in hurricane and tropical storms, and t + fnebile ''omes - are - paftietilafl; vulnerabilityle to damage. [This Policy was not identified as an issue in the EAR. However, based on CCPC recommendation to add the phrase "The City of Naples continues to " elsewhere in this Element, the same change is made to this Policy to maintain internal consistency.] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 8: [Revised text, page 10] Collier- (`aunty shall eentinue to uUtilize SHIP, CDBG, or other funding sources and, in partnership with Federal, State and non - profit housing agencies, will seek to provide in concert with Objective 1, a number of ,n;,,iffi •,.., E) rehabilitated or new residential units per year for very low, low, and moderate and affordable workforce income residents, based on identified need efthe Iffiffi6kadee (Families benefiting from such housing will include, but are not be limited to, farmworkers and other populations with special housing needs.) COUNTY POLICIES Policy 8.1• [Revised text, page 10] Collier The County shall continue to identify sub- standard residences, of any type, within the Immokalee Urban Area and require that those residences to be eider rehabilitated to current housing code standards or demolished. p fiey_8 [Deleted text, page 10] By 2008, Collier- Geui�V shall eemplete a r-eview of the residential density eaps established within the Immokalee -Affea, -1.1-a-4--f E.'ement, -of th.i.s. Gf &A4h ManagefnefA Plan. Based upen this , County shall deteFmine if and where it may be appffepr-iate to iner-ease sueh eaps, so as to eneetffag ineeme residents. Policy 8.23: [Revised text, page 101 health, Dtifing 2004, the County eemple�ed a housing assessment sufnvey of single family, flitthi family, a-a fnabile heme units and fnebile home parks in the immekalee Ur-ba-a Afea, in order- to deteffflifle the The County shall continue to target affordable we446r-ee housing and code enforcement programs to Words underlined are added; words stpuGk thmugh are deleted TRANSMITTAL FINAL- BCC 4 -24 -12 11 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 correct the ,.anditie deficiencies identified in the 2004 Immokalee Urban Area housing assessment survey. Policy 8.34: [Renumbered and revised text, page 10] Funding for rehabilitation of both owner and rental units within the T k 1 Ur-ban a R l Lands Stewardship Areas mill shall be provided through USDA funding, State SHIP finding, CDBG funding, or other appropriate funding sources, and leveraged with additional funding sources to the maximum degree possible. Policy 8.4§: [Renumbered text, page 10] Policy 8.56: [Revised text, page 11] Collier The County wi11 shall eentiFme to utilize CDBG funds to provide farmworker- housing opportunities..., including in addition to hettsing units that ouffently qualify for- assistanee under- S141P 1 ideline special consideration of GDBG funds will be aimed at those units that current SHIP program guidelines prohibit from assistance (i.e., mobile home t . its) Fafin er-ke • ill also be GDBG, SHIP, Leeal, State, Fedefal and private pr-egr-ams for- �A4ieh they ma�, qua1i6,. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 9: [New text, page 11 ] Support housing_ programs that encourage the development of energy efficient and environmentally sensitive housing. JOINT CITY OF NAPLES /COUNTY POLICIES None CITY POLICIES None COUNTY POLICIES Words underlined are added; words StFUGk thFOugh are deleted [New text, page 11 ] [New text, page 11] [New text, page 11 ] TRANSMITTAL FINAL- BCC 4 -24 -12 12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 9.1 • [New text, page 11 ] The County shall encourage the construction of energy efficient housing by exploring innovative regulations that promote energy conserving and environmentally sensitive technologies and design. Policy 9.2: [New text, page 11 ] The County shall educate the public about the economic and environmental benefits of resource efficient design and construction. Policy 9.3 • [New text, page 11 ] The County shall expedite plan review of housing projects that promote energy conservation and design Policy 9.4• [New text, page 11] The County shall continue to encourage the development of mixed housing types near employment centers in order to reduce Green House Gas emissions and minimize carbon footprints. Policy 9.5• [New text, page 11] The County shall promote the incorporation of US EPA Energy Star Building and Appliances programs into construction and rehabilitation practices. G:ICDES Planning Services\Comprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSIBCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amend ments\Elements\Housing_BCC trans - MM1Exhibit A Housing to BCC - EAR -based GMPAs.docx MM Words underlined are added; words stR44 through are deleted TRANSMITTAL FINAL- BCC 4 -24 -12 13 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Recreation & Open Space Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 Goals, Objectives and Policies Recreation and Open Space Element (ROSE) GOAL 1: [No change to text, page 2] PROVIDE SUFFICIENT PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND OPEN SPACE AREAS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OF COLLIER COUNTY. OBJECTIVE 1.1: [No change to text, page 2] Continue to ensure that a comprehensive system of parks and recreation facilities is available from among facilities provided by the County, other governmental bodies and the private sector. Policy 1.1.1: [Revised text, page 2] C;ellier- CeupAy hereby adepts the fellowing level - efser-ri a standards fer- f eilities „a 1�„a l by the f''.,u tom, o available to the general public: Em ft, .. ... _ •. AAA The standards for levels of service (LOS) of County parks and recreation facilities appear in Policy 1.5; subsection "G" in the Capital Improvement Element and shall be used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a development. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.1-.-5-- [Policy deleted, page2] neeessavy, in der- to i of ofsei -7yiee standards. Policy 1.1.5 b: [Renumbered Policy, page 3] Words underlined are added; words strop are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 r. _ wo NO" * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.1-.-5-- [Policy deleted, page2] neeessavy, in der- to i of ofsei -7yiee standards. Policy 1.1.5 b: [Renumbered Policy, page 3] Words underlined are added; words strop are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Recreation & Open Space Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 1 OBJECTIVE 1.2: [No change to text, page 3] Protect designated recreation sites and open space from incompatible land uses through development of appropriate design criteria and land use regulations. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 1.3: [No change to text, page 3] Continue to ensure that all public developed recreational facilities, open space and beaches and public water bodies are accessible to the general public. Policy 1.3.1: [Revised text, page 3] County -owned or managed parks and recreation facilities shall have automobile, bicycle and/or pedestrian access, where the location is appropriate and where such access is economically feasible, with specific consideration given to alternative forms of transportation that would reduce VMT and green house gas. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 1.4: [No change to text, page 3] Policy 1.4.1: [Revised text, page 3] Through the land development review process, Collier County shall continue to encourage developers to provide recreation sites and/or facilities within residential and mixed use Planned Unit Developments (PUDs), where appropriate. Policy 1.4.2: [Revised text, pages 3, 4] Collier County shall continue to coordinate the provision of recreational facilities and activities with other governmental jurisdictions that own or operate such facilities and activities within, or adjacent to, Collier County. Said gevefnmental — entities shat ne ud°, btA not reees afily be jimitoa t,,. • \ Y. \ - \ Y. • IN • \ • • • Y. • IN Words underlined are added; words ask through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 2 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Recreation & Open Space Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 OBJECTIVE 1.5: [No text change, page 4] Through the PUD monitoring process, Collier County shall continue to enforce developer commitments for the provision of parks, recreation facilities and open space. Policy 1.5.1: [Revised text, page 4] Collier County shall maintain a current inventory of recreational facility and usable open space commitments made by developers through the development review process. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 1.6: [No text change, page 4] Whenever possible and practical, utilize County owned property for recreational uses. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** 'text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** \ . goal, p.• Objeetive-2: [Deleted objective, page 4] By the year 20 10, the GeunAy Parks and Reer-ealien DepaftmeiA xwill identify general areas A >7t,,.r -heeds might request site f Att-uf neighbefheed , arks Polley 2.14-- [Deleted policy, page 41 The Parks and Reefeation DepaftmerA will idenfif�, these sites or- genefal areas for- neighbafhood would like to s within tt,eif „eig b..,,-1,. ods Pohey 2. [Relocated policy, page 5] The Count), shall amend the Land DevelepfnefA Gede to fequife the develeper- ef a residential PUD, PUP ha-ving a fesidepAial eeii penent, t6— pr- ayide its residents and guests - �'AFftl -a park, suitable neighbefheed as deteffnined en a ease by ease basis, whieh is, as fequired by . >ooliey 24A: [Deleted policy, page 5] New neighbor-heed parks will be ear-efully sited and intentionally integfated Thfough : „.zr v.men t— Design = (=DTED),, — es`.ii3iwTFxei 415, feasible. Neighbefhl- ay also be ee leeated with > sehools, Words underlined are added; words str-uskthrough are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 3 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Recreation & Open Space Element- BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 Poliey2.1.4: [Deleted policy, page 5] v�4e wish te dedieate land to the County te meet the feer-eatienal needs ef neighbefheed paiks. Poliey .. . [Deleted policy, page 5] The County shall eneoufage the develepmerit of pedestrian patliways and bike lafies ffem the GOAL 3 Z [Renumbered & revised goal, page 5] COUNTY SHALL \_ I_ •• • •I 4T 4 TT • •N AT •. • • ....... GOAL 3 2: THE COUNTY SHALL PROMOTE A PARK SYSTEM THAT INCLUDES REGIONAL, COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS WITH PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS AND BIKE LANES TO PROVIDE USEABLE OPEN SPACE TO MEET THE RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF RESIDENTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. REGIONAL AND COMMUNITY PARK DEVELOPMENT WILL BE BASED ON THE LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD (LOSS) CONTAINED IN THE CIE. OBJECTIVE 32.1: [Renumbered and revised text, page 5] By the yea;.r 2 0 1 n In 2011, the Parks and Recreation Department will- developed a Community and Regional Park Plan to provide larger parks and recreational facilities as well as passive open space within a 15 to 20 minute drive of residents within the coastal Urban Designated Area, the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, and Northern Golden Gate Estates (this excludes Conservation designated areas, Agriculiural/Rural designated areas, Southern Golden Gate Estates, and the outlying Urban Designated Areas of Copeland, Port of the Islands, Plantation Island and Chokoloskee). This plan mil- includes the identification of future community and regional park sites (or general areas), park improvements, cost estimates, and potential funding sources. The principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (OPTED) will be integrated into the planning and development of the Community and Regional Park sites. Policy -32.1.1: . Policy 32.1.2: Policy -32.1.3: [Renumbered text, page 5] [Renumbered text, page 6] [Renumbered text, page 6] Policy -32.1.4: [Renumbered and revised text, page 61 The County shall continue to update parks and recreation impact fees to keep paee with iner-ease a qppropriately reflect land acquisition and development costs for the establishment of community and regional parks. Policy 32.1.5: [Renumbered text, page 6] Words underlined are added; words StFUGk thFoagh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 4 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Recreation & Open Space Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 Policy 32.1.6: [Renumbered text, page 6] Policy 32.1.7: [Renumbered and revised text, page 6] By the ye< f 2010, The Parks and Recreation Department and the Transportation Services Division will continue to investigate the utilization of the existing canal and power line easements to create a greenway system within the coastal Urban Designated Area, the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, and Northern Golden Gate Estates (this exel Gensen,a4ian designated areas, Agr4etiltufal,44cufal designated areas, Southern Golden Gate Estates, and the outlying Urban designated afeas of Copeland, Pet4 of the Islands, Plantation Island a-a F'oo'l^ ° Master Plan. EAR -ROSE — CCPC Transmittal FINAL DRAFT/ BCC Transmittal FINAL updated to March 30, 2012 G:ICDES Planning Services\Comprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSIBCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendmentslElements\ROSE_BCC trans - MB— cs\Exhibit A ROSE to BCC - EAR -based GMPAs.docx MB /cs Words underlined are added; words StF Gk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 5 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 Goals, Objectives and Policies Conservation and Coastal Management Element (COME) GOAL 1: [Revised text, page 4] THE COUNTY SHALL CONTINUE TO PLAN FOR THE PROTECTION, CONSERVATION, MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATE USE OF IT-IS THE COUNTY'S NATURAL RESOURCES. OBJECTIVE LL• [Revised text, page 4] Collie~ County vill eContinue to develop and implement, maintain a comprehensive environmental management and conservation program,, v.zll to ensure that the natural resources, including State and Federally listed animal species; of within Collier the County are properly, appropriately, and effectively identified, managed, and protected. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.1.6: [Revised text, page 4] In those areas of Collier the County where oil extraction and related processing is an allowable use, such use its shall be subject to applicable state and federal oil and gas permits and Collier the County's non - environmental site development plan review procedures. Directional - drilling and/or previously cleared or disturbed areas shall be utilized in order to minimize impacts to native habitats, where determined to be practicable. This requirement shall be deemed satisfied upon issuance of a state permit in compliance with the criteria established in Chapter 62C -25 through 62C -30, F.A.C., as those rules existed en as of January 13, 2005, the effective date of this amendment to the Collier County's Comprehensive Plan, and regardless of whether the activity occurs within the Big Cypress Watershed, as defined in Rule 62C- 30.001(2), F.A.C. All applicable Collier County environmental permitting requirements shall be considered satisfied by evidence of the issuance of all applicable federal and/or state oil and gas permits for proposed oil and gas activities in Collie the County, so long as the state permits comply with the requirements of Chapter 62C -25 through 62C -30, F.A.C. For those areas of Collier the County outside the boundary of the Big Cypress Watershed, the applicant shall be responsible for convening the Big Cypress Swamp Advisory Committee as set forth in Section 377.42, F.S., to assure compliance with Chapter 62C -25 through 62C -30, F.A.C. even if outside the defined Big Cypress Watershed. All access roads to oil and gas uses shall be constructed and protected from unauthorized uses according to the standards established in Rule 62C- 30.005(2)(a)(1) through (12), F.A.C. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 1.2: [Revised text, page 5] Maintain the framework for an integrated, computer -based environmental resources data storage, analysis, and graphics system that is based on relevant, appropriate and professionally accepted data and ann�ually update the databases based en pfevious yeai-7's ana!�4ieal data in efder- to meaitef4he status of the County's fiatural r-esoufees and pr-opese potential pfeteetion fneasufes when appr-opr-i - - Words underlined are added; words sg# are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 Policy 1.2.1: [Objective 1.2 reformatted, resulting in creation of Policy 1.2.1, page 5] .y The County shall annually update the environmental resources databases based on the previous year's analytical data in order to monitor the status of the County's natural resources and propose potential protection measures when appropriate. * ** * ** Policy 1.2.12: Policy 1.213: * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** [Renumbered text, page 5] [Renumbered text, page 5] Policy 1.2. -34: [Renumbered and revised text, page 5] Non -GIS -based data Gcollected an&er- ,,emp l °a data will shall be organized by established water -shed and sub -basin units. Policy 1.2.45: [Renumbered text, page 5] [Deleted text, page 5] Collier- CeufAy's eemptAer-ized envir-onfnef4a! reseufees data storage, analysis and gr-aphies system shall share infefmatien and r-eseufees :,A,ith othef Federal, State, Regional, leeal and private envir-eafnental ma-aagem and organizations and the general publie. The County s ith these eahe_- eat�__ieq_ when updating its system in order- giat the benefits of the update be shared with all o and .,tio A"W" OBJECTIVE 1.3: [Revised text, page 5] Pttfsuant te Administfation Commission Final Order- AG 99 002 dated June 22, 1999, the Geufft�, has eompleted the phased delineation, data gathering, fnanagement guideli-nes and implementation of the Agfieuhufal Assessment. Pffeugh this Assessment, the Gou*ty -has deteffflined that the ��WA . et the only meehanism te protect signifieant envifenmental systems. Aeeer-dingly, within iffie'kurral Lands &evvar-dship Afea Over-lay in the Fulufe hand Use Element, the Gou*ty has delineated Stewafdship Sending Afeas that will funetion to pr-eteet large envifefiffiental systems. Pufsuant t following peli ies the r,,,,,,ty sh. 11 p Protect identified environmental systems through the Natural Resource Protection Area fNRPA) and Rural Lands Stewardship programs. Policy 1.3.1: [Revised text, page 6] The pufpes° of The NRPA program i&-te shall direct incompatible land uses away from significant environmental systems that exist at a landscape scale, contain large systems of connected wetland and upland habitats, and support a wide variety of listed species. The program will shall include the following: a. Identification of the NRPAs s i map and mapping of NRPAs as an overlay to the Future Land Use Map; (During the Assessment for the Rural Fringe area, the County has determined that CREW Trust lands, Belle Meade, a portion of the Northern Belle Meade shall be identified as NRPAs. The County also has determined that the South Golden Gate Estates is a NPRA. The specific boundaries have been identified as NRPAs on the Future Land Use Map.) Words underlined are added; words stFUsk thmugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 2 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 b. A process for verifying the existence and boundaries of NRPAs during development permit applications; c. Guidelines and standards for development of NRPAs including conservation guidelines to protect natural resource values, to maintain ecologically functioning systems, and to restore or mitigate NRPAs already degraded. Allowable land uses, vegetation preservation standards, development standards, and listed species protection criteria for the NRPAs are those contained in the NRPA Overlay within the Future Land Use Element. d. A review process, integrated into the normal development application review, to ensure that the guidelines and standards are being met; e. A program to defer development of NRPAs. First consideration should be fee simple purchase (based on public referenda approving and funding purchases). Other options should include, but not be limited to, tax incentives and transfer of development rights; f. A program to pursue Delegation of Authority Agreements with State and Federal Permitting agencies for local regulation of activities that may alter the biological and physical characteristics of NRPAs; g. The County shall seek assistance from., and support, State and/or Federal land acquisition programs for County areas qualifying as NRPAs. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Poliey 1.3:4--- [Deleted text, page 6] Guided by the Teehnieal Advisei=y Committee, designate and adopt management guidelines and per-fefmanee standards for- County natufal r-esoufee pr-eteetien areas. implementation shall eeeuf on annual basis as NRPAs and their- implementation er-iter-ia are developed-. Policy 1.3.4-5 [Renumbered text, page 6] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** GOAL 2: [Revised text, page 4] THE COUNTY SHALL TO PROTECT ITIS THE COUNTY'S SURFACE AND ESTUARINE WATER RESOURCES. OBJECTIVE 2.1: [Revised text, page 7] By Januat-y 2008, the shall eomplete the pr-iar-itizatien and begin the Prepare+Rg Watershed Management Plans, which contain appropriate mechanisms to protect the County's estuarine and wetland systems. The- preeess s h-All eoi *,r of (1) an evaluation of areas which., Water-shed Management Plans are not neeessai-y based en eth�fepA or- past water-shed management planning effet4s, (2) an assessment of a-vailable data and infefmation that ean be used in th-e development of Water-shed Management Plans, and (3) budget autiher-izatieR to begin pf epar-ation of the fifst Water-shed Management Plan by januafy 2008. A funding sehedule shall be established to ensufe that all Water-shed Management Plans will be eempleted by 2010. in seleeting the efdef of Pla eeifflpletion, the Cou*ty shall give pr-iofit-y to water-sheds where the develepment gr-e-A� peteiitial is Maxifntffa Daily Leads (T-MPhs). Until the Watershed Management Plans are completed, the County shall apply the following as interim standards for development: Words underlined are added; words StFUGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 3 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 a. All new development and re- development projects shall meet 150% of the water quality volumetric requirements of Section 5.2.1(a) of the Basis of Review for Environmental Resource Permit Applications Within the South Florida Water Management District (February 2006) and the retention and detention requirements, and the allowable offsite discharge rates required by Drainage Sub - element Policy 6.2 and 6.3, respectively; b. Loss of storage or conveyance volume resulting from direct impacts to wetlands shall be compensated for by providing an equal amount of storage or conveyance capacity on site and within or adjacent to the impacted wetland. C. Floodplain storage compensation shall be evaluated for developments within the designated Flood Hazard Area (flood zones starting with the letter "V" or "A", "AF", and "VE" as depicted on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency with an effective date of November 17, 2005. Floodplain storage compensation shall also be evaluated for areas known to be periodically inundated by intense rainfall or sheetflow conditions. d. All development located within areas identified on Figure 1 shall be evaluated to determine impacts to natural wetlands, flowways, or sloughs. For this particular evaluation, natural wetlands, flowways, or sloughs shall be tentatively identified as contiguous lands having a continual preponderance of wetland or wet facultative plant species and a ground elevation through the major portion of the natural wetland, flowway, or slough at least one (1) foot lower than the ground at the edge of the natural wetland, flowway, or slough. The edge of the natural wetlands, flowways, or sloughs shall be identified by field determination and based upon vegetation and elevation differences from the adjacent uplands or transitional wetlands. The County shall require the applicant to avoid direct impacts to these natural wetlands, flowways, or sloughs or, when not possible, to ensure any direct impact is minimized and compensated for by providing the same conveyance capacity lost by the direct impact. The County shall adhere to the limiting discharge rates of each basin as outlined in Ordinance 2001 -27, adopted May 22, 2001 which amended the County Water Management Policy and provided basin delineations where special peak discharge rates have been established. The limiting discharge rates will be reviewed as a part of the Watershed Management Plans, and modified according to the analyses and findings of the Watershed Management Plans. e. All new development and re- development projects shall ensure surrounding properties will not be adversely impacted from the project's influence on stormwater sheet flow. f. Prior to the issuance of a final development order, the County shall require all development projects to obtain the necessary state and federal environmental permits. g. Within one year of the effective date of these amendments, the County shall adopt land development regulations to require Best Management Practices of future development or re- development projects. Best Management Practices means structural and non - structural facilities or practices intended to reduce pollution either through source control or treatment of stormwater. Figure 1. Restoration Project Areas Where Interim Development Standard 2. Ld is Applicable [See Figure 1 following CCME text] * ** * ** * ** ** * ** text break * ** * ** ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stFuGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 4 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 Policy 2.1.7: [Revised text, page 9] Collier The County shall take the lead and promote coordination between the Ceonyy aid other governmental agencies involved with watershed planning, including, but not __eeessaril limited to, the municipalities of Marco Island, Naples and Everglades City, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the South Florida Water Management District, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other governmental agencies. The County will take the shall continue to lead and oversee the preparation of the necessary watershed management plans, and will rely upe include in their review the work performed and/or data collected by other agencies, to the extent that these agencies have data and/or experience, which may be useful within the watershed basin planning and management process. OBJECTIVE 2.2: [Revised text, page 9] Require Aall canals, rivers, and flow ways discharging into estuaries shall to meet all applicable Federal, State, or local water quality standards. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.2.2: [Revised text, page 9] In order to limit the specific and cumulative impacts of stormwater run -off, stormwater systems should shall be designed in such a way that discharged water does not degrade receiving waters and an attempt is made to enhance the timing, quantity and quality of fresh water to the estuarine system. Non - structural methods such as discharge and storage into wetlands are encouraged. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.2.5: [Revised text, page 9] The County, in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection shall develop and implement a plan to encourage By Deeember- 31, , and ne less than every- t4ee - years, stormwater management systems shall be periodically inspected ate, if feasible, coed by an heens °a F, ^,;a appropriate professional engineer for compliance with their approved design, and any deficiencies shall be corrected. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 2.3: [Revised text, page 9] Develop and implement a plan, in coordination with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, to ensure Aaall estuaries shall meet all applicable federal, state and local water quality standards. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.3.4: [Revised text, page 10] The Countv shall Ccontinue to implement a refine a it's water quality and sediment monitoring program for the estuarine system. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stFuGk thmug# are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 5 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 Policy 2.3.6: [Revised text, page 10] The County will shall only allow development activities which will not adversely impact coastal water resources. This i-s shall be implemented through the following mechanisms: a. Require all applicable Federal and State permits addressing water quality to be submitted to Cell-ier the County before re"i°- County issues issuance of a Final Development Order. b. Excluding single family homes, any project impacting 5 acres or more of wetlands most shall provide a pre and post development water quality analysis to demonstrate no increase in nutrient, ,.;,.,.ho.,..iea e*ygen demand, total suspended solids, lead, zine and eappef loading in the post development scenario. e. By januai-y 2009, the County shall undeftake an assessment of the ewfent made! used to evaluate pre and post development pelhAant leadings r-efefeneed in (b) of this Peliey. At a minimum, the pur-pese of this assessment will be to ver-ify the aeeufaey of the fnedel and to the model, the Gounty will inelude an evaluation of the r-eduetion of lake depths with time a the eeiTespending less of retention volume, the impaet ef lake stfatifieation, and the need fe aeration. The assessment will also inelude the sampling of funeff 4-em tmdistufbed sites from peEmitted stefmwater- outfalls for- the pai-7ameters listed in Paragraph (b) of this Peliey a * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 2.4: [Revised text, page 11 ] Gellr r County shall eentinue ffakeing a coordinated and cooperative approach with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regarding environmental planning, management and monitoring programs for Rookery Bay and Cape Romano — Ten Thousand Islands Aquatic Preserves and their watersheds. BAs part of this process, the County shall continue to notify FDEP of development projects within the watersheds of these preserve areas.) * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 2.5: [Revised text, page 11 ] The County i�•,i" ^Continue with the to implement t the estuarine management program by requiring development to meet its current standards addressing stormwater management, and the protection of seagrass beds, dune and strand, and wetland habitats. Policy 2.5.1: [Revised text, page 11] The County shall continue to lidentify land use activities that have the potential to degrade the estuarine environmental quality. Policy 2.5.2: [Revised text, page 11] Thei-s estuarine management program shall incorporate information obtained from the various watershed management plans described elsewhere in this Element. Words underlined are added; words StFUGk thFGugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 6 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 Policy 2.5.3: [Revised text, page 11 ] Theis estuarine management program shall, in parts continue to be based on the estuarine data analyses and management recommendations contained in the County's coastal management program's technical reports. GOAL 3: [Revised text, page 12] T14E COUNTY SHALL TO PROTECT THE COUNTY'S GROUND WATER RESOURCES TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST WATER QUALITY PRACTICAL OBJECTIVE 3.1: [Revised text, page 121 Gfetmd water gtta ty sha ffMeet all applicable Federal and State ground water quality standards.. and Ground water- - gttaht� sh-al-117h-c monitored in ors ground water quality to determine whether development activities are contributing to the its degradation of Collie: reunty's tm J E,ivuu -' li Gr-etmd w4er- da4a: and laiid use aetivitie_s be assessed annually to determine leng tefm tf ends am whethef the Geu*ty is m.. - - F I a! and State r-egulatefy standards for- gfetmd water- quality. County shall r-equir-e gfOlMfid faeniter-ing of land uses in aeeer-danee with Chapter-s 62 e 550 and 62 777 of the Fier-ida Administr-ative Code. Upon the deteetion of any ground water- 1 Yea- l----ate -y -a-::---�. Policy 3.1.1: [Objective 3.1 reformatted, resulting in creation of Policy 3.1.1, page 12] Ground water data and land use activities shall be assessed annually to determine long -term trends and whether the County is meeting Federal and State regulatory standards for ground water quality. Policy 3.1.2: [Objective 3.1 reformatted, resulting in creation of Policy 3.1.1, page 13] The County shall require ground water monitoring of land uses in accordance with Chapters 62 -520 62 -550 and 62 -777 of the Florida Administrative Code Upon the detection of any ground water degradation determined through the monitoring process the County shall notify the appropriate regulatory agencies. Policy 3.1.3: [Objective 3.1 reformatted, resulting in creation of Policy 3.1.1, page 13] The Countv shall maintain its groundwater monitoring network by coordinating with various state agencies and private land owners to create a comprehensive inventory of monitoring wells an assessment of monitoring wells previously damaged, and provide for appropriate well repairs and replacements. Policy 3.1.4 74: [Renumbered and Revised text, page 12] Wellhead protection areas identified on the Future Land Use Map Series shall be protected as follows: 1. Wellhead protection areas shall consist of four (4) Wellfield Risk Management Zones defined as follows: Words underlined are added; words stnfGk thmugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 7 _ ��• Policy 3.1.1: [Objective 3.1 reformatted, resulting in creation of Policy 3.1.1, page 12] Ground water data and land use activities shall be assessed annually to determine long -term trends and whether the County is meeting Federal and State regulatory standards for ground water quality. Policy 3.1.2: [Objective 3.1 reformatted, resulting in creation of Policy 3.1.1, page 13] The County shall require ground water monitoring of land uses in accordance with Chapters 62 -520 62 -550 and 62 -777 of the Florida Administrative Code Upon the detection of any ground water degradation determined through the monitoring process the County shall notify the appropriate regulatory agencies. Policy 3.1.3: [Objective 3.1 reformatted, resulting in creation of Policy 3.1.1, page 13] The Countv shall maintain its groundwater monitoring network by coordinating with various state agencies and private land owners to create a comprehensive inventory of monitoring wells an assessment of monitoring wells previously damaged, and provide for appropriate well repairs and replacements. Policy 3.1.4 74: [Renumbered and Revised text, page 12] Wellhead protection areas identified on the Future Land Use Map Series shall be protected as follows: 1. Wellhead protection areas shall consist of four (4) Wellfield Risk Management Zones defined as follows: Words underlined are added; words stnfGk thmugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 7 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 a) W -1 is the land area surrounding the identified potable water wellfield wellheads and extends to the five percent ground water capture zone boundary line (which approximates the one year ground water travel time to the wellfield). b) W -2 is the land area between the W -1 boundary line and the ten percent ground water capture zone boundary line (which approximates the two year ground water travel time to the potable water wellfield). c) W -3 is the land area between the W -2 boundary line and the twenty -five percent ground water capture zone boundary line (which approximates the five year ground water travel time to the potable water wellfield). d) W -4 is the land area between the W -3 boundary line and the 100 percent ground water capture zone boundary line (which approximates the twenty year ground water travel time to the potable water wellfield). 2. Land uses are restricted within the wellfield risk management zones as follows: a) Future solid waste disposal facilities: prohibited in all wellfield risk management zones. b) Future solid waste transfer stations: prohibited in W -1, W -2, W -3. c) Future solid waste storage, collection, and recycling storing hazardous products and hazardous wastes: prohibited in W -1, W -2, W -3. d) Future non - residential uses involving hazardous products in quantities exceeding 250 liquid gallons or 1,000 pounds of solids: provide for absorption or secondary containment in W -1, W -2, W -3. e) Future domestic wastewater treatment plants: prohibited in W- 1. f) Future land disposal systems: must meet high level disinfection standards as found in 40 CFR part 135. g) Land application of domestic residuals: limit metal concentrations, nitrogen based on uptake ability of vegetation), and require a conditional use. h) Future petroleum exploration and production and expansions of existing: prohibited in W -1 and W -2, conditional use required in W -3 and W -4. i) Future on -site disposal systems (septic tanks) requiring a soil absorption area greater than 1,000 square feet are allowed to discharge in zone W -1 subject to complying with construction standards and provision of an automatic dosing device and a low- pressure lateral distribution. j) On -site sewage disposal systems (septic tanks) serving existing industrial uses and subject to the thresholds in d) and e) above within wellfield zones W -1, W -2, and W -3 shall meet all construction and operating standards contained in 64E -10, F.A.C. as the rule existed on August 31, 1999 and shall implement a ground water monitoring plan. 3. Conditional uses referenced within this policy shall be granted only ink eir-eumstanees an where development impacts of the development will be isolated from the Surficial and Intermediate Aaquifers. Policy 3.1.5 [New text, page 13] The County shall coordinate with the South Florida Water Management District and the Big Cypress Basin in the development and implementation of a salt water intrusion monitoring program. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words s#FUGk thmugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 8 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 OBJECTIVE 3.2 [Revised text, page 13] The Gounl" shall implement � Continue the well construction compliance program based upon 11� � criteria specified in the Collier County Well Construction Ordinance, —A4ie h is designe to ensure proper well construction of wells and promote aquifer protection. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3.3: [Provided for context only, no change to text, page 13] Continue to identify, refine extents of, and map zones of influence and contribution around potable wellfields in order to identify activities that must be regulated to protect ground water quality near wellfields. (Refer to Objective 1.1 in the Natural Ground Water Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element.) * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3.4 [Revised text, page 141 Collect and evaluate data and information designed to monitor the quality of ground water in order to identify the need for additional protection measures. (Refer to Objective -1773 in the Natural Ground Water Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element.) Policy 3.4.1: [Revised text, page 14] Continue tThe existing water quality monitoring program shall continue to provide base -line data, evaluate long -term trends - including galinity trending, identify water quality problems, and evaluate the effectiveness of the County's ground water protection program. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 3.4.4: [Revised text, page 14] The County, in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District and the Big _Cypress Basin, shall Ggather and use appropriate data to refine and improve the database used in the County's 3- dimensional ground water model. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** GOAL 4: [Revised text, page 15] THE COUNTY SHALL TO CONSERVE, PROTECT AND APPROPRIATELY MANAGE THE COUNTY'S FRESH WATER RESOURCES. OBJECTIVE 4.1: [Revised text, page 15] Collect and evaluate data and information designe to more accurately determine water use in the Collie County stieh as the County's eeilsufflptiv Policy 4.1.1: [Objective 4.1 reformatted, resulting in creation of Policy 4.1.1, page 15] The County shall track all permitted wells and wells having consumptive use permits. Words underlined are added; words Strsskt#redg# are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 9 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 Policy 4.1. -12: [Renumbered text, page 15] Policy 4.1.23: [Renumbered and Revised text, page 15] The County, in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District, shall Wwork with the agricultural community to devise a method for determining agricultural pumpage. Policy 4.1.24: [Renumbered text, page 15] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** GOAL 5: [Revised text, page 16] THE COUNTY SHALL TO PROTECT, CONSERVE AND APPROPRIATELY USE IBS THE COUNTY'S MINERAL AND SOIL RESOURCES. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 5.3: [Revised text, page 16] The Gellief (''Lunt, Engineering Sefviees Depaft ent sha :! „Periodically assess the types, quantities and location of minable mineral resources within Collie the County. Policy 5.3.1: [Revised text, page 16] The Collie r County's Engineering Review Services Department Section shall work with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Geological Survey and local mining industry officials to inventory and assess the existing mineral reserves in Collier County. The inventory and assessment will shall incorporate use of a GIS -based database of all areas within the County that are permitted, either by right, or through a conditional use permit, to conduct mineral extraction operations as well as the volume of fill that is permitted to be removed for each such active mineral extraction operation. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** GOAL 6: [Revised text, page 18] THE COUNTY SHAI TO IDENTIFY, PROTECT, CONSERVE AND APPROPRIATELY USE ITS NATIVE VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES AND WILDLIFE HABITAT. OBJECTIVE 6.1: [Revised text, page 18] The rVetm1j, °h^" „Protect native vegetative communities through the application of minimum preservation requirements. These policies under this Objective shall apply to all of Collier County except for that portion of the County which is identified on the Countywide Future Land Use Map (FLUM) as the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay.) Policy 6.1.1: [Revised text, page 18] For the County's Urban Designated Area, Estates Designated Area, Conservation Designated Area, and Agricultural/Rural Mixed Use District, Rural - Industrial District and Rural - Settlement Area District as designated on the FLUM, native vegetation shall be preserved through the application of the following minimum preservation and vegetation retention standards and criteria, unless the development occurs within the Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC) where the ACSC standards Words underlined are added; words stFuGk + hFough are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 10 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 referenced in the Future Land Use Element shall apply. Notwithstanding the ACSC requirements, this policy shall apply to all non - agricultural development except for single - family dwelling units situated on individual parcels that are not located within a watershed management conservation area identified in a Watershed Management Plan developed pursuant to policies supporting Objective 2.1 of this Element. For properties not previously within the Coastal High Hazard Area but now within the Coastal High Hazard Area due to adoption of a revised Coastal High Hazard Area boundary in 2012 the native vegetation preservation and retention standards of the Non - Coastal High Hazard Area shall continue to apply. (Reference the Coastal High Hazard Area Comparison ME in the Future Land Use Element. The following standards and criteria shall apply to the vegetation retention requirements referenced above. (1) For the purpose of this policy, "native vegetation" is defined as a vegetative community having 25% or more canopy coverage or highest existing vegetative strata of native plant species. The vegetation retention requirements specified in this policy are calculated based on the amount of "native vegetation" that conforms to this definition. (2) The preservation of native vegetation shall include canopy, under -story and ground cover emphasizing the largest contiguous area possible, which may include connection to offsite preserves. The purpose for identifying the largest contiguous area is to provide for a core area Words underlined are added; words 6tFUGk theagb are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 11 Coastal High Hazard Area Non - Coastal High Hazard Area Less than 2.5 acres 10% Less than 5 acres. 10% Residential and Mixed Equal to or greater Equal to or greater than 5 acres Use Development than 2.5 acres 25% and less than 20 acres. 15% Equal to or greater than 20 ac. 25% Golf Course 35% 35% Commercial and Less than 5 acres. 10% Less than 5 acres. 10% Industrial Development Equal to or greater Equal to or than 5 acres. 15% greater than 5 acres. 15% Industrial Development (Rural- 50 %, not to exceed 25% of the 50 %, not to exceed 25% of the Industrial District only) project site. project site. The following standards and criteria shall apply to the vegetation retention requirements referenced above. (1) For the purpose of this policy, "native vegetation" is defined as a vegetative community having 25% or more canopy coverage or highest existing vegetative strata of native plant species. The vegetation retention requirements specified in this policy are calculated based on the amount of "native vegetation" that conforms to this definition. (2) The preservation of native vegetation shall include canopy, under -story and ground cover emphasizing the largest contiguous area possible, which may include connection to offsite preserves. The purpose for identifying the largest contiguous area is to provide for a core area Words underlined are added; words 6tFUGk theagb are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 11 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 that has the greatest potential for wildlife habitat by reducing the interface between the preserve area and development which decreases the conflicts from other land uses. Criteria for determining the dimensional standards of the preserve are to be set out in the Land Development Code. (3) Areas that fulfill the native vegetation retention standards and criteria of this policy shall be set aside as preserve areas. On -site and off -site preserve areas shall be protected by a permanent conservation mechanism to prohibit further development, consistent with the requirements of this policy. The type of permanent conservation mechanism, including conservation easements, required for a specific development may vary based on preserve area size, type of development approval, and other factors, as set forth in the County's land development regulations. (4) Selection of native vegetation to be retained as preserve areas shall reflect the following criteria in descending order of priority: a. Wetland or upland areas known to be utilized by listed species or that serve as corridors for the movement of wildlife shall be preserved and protected in order to facilitate the continued use of the site by listed species or the movement through the site, consistent with the requirements of Policy 7. 1.1 and 7.1.2 of this element. b. Xeric Scrub, Dune and Strand, Hardwood Hammocks. c. Onsite wetlands having functionality scores of at least 0.65 WRAP or 0.7 UMAM, unless permitted for impact pursuant to Policy 6.2.4 of this Element. WRAP means South Florida Water Management District's Wetland Rapid Assessment Procedures as described in Technical Publication Reg 001 (September 1997, as updated August 1999). UMAM means Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method as described in Chapter 62 -345, F.A.C. d. Any upland habitat that serves as a buffer to a wetland area as identified in Paragraph (4)c. above, e. Dry Prairie, Pine Flatwoods, and f. All other native habitats. (5) The uses allowable within preserve areas are limited to: a. Passive recreational uses that do not impact the minimum required vegetation or cause a loss of function to the preserve area. Loss of function to the preserve area includes a reduction or a change in vegetation within the preserve and harming any listed species present in the preserve. More specific standards that implement this policy shall be set forth in the land development regulations and will address various types of construction that are compatible with the function of the preserve. The land development regulations will also provide criteria to define appropriate passive recreational uses. The criteria will be established to allow for passive recreational uses such as trails or boardwalks that provide for access within the preserves, providing the uses do not reduce the minimum required vegetation or cause harm to listed species. b. Receipt of treated stormwater discharge where such use, including conveyance, treatment and discharge structures, does not result in adverse impacts the naturally occurring, native vegetation, to include the loss of the minimum required vegetation acreage and the harm to any listed species according to the policies associated with Objective 7.1, as determined by criteria set forth in land development regulations. Discharge to preserves having wetlands requires treatment that will meet water quality standards as set forth in Chapter 62 -302. F.A.C. and will conform to the water quality criteria requirements set forth by the South Florida Water Management District. Words underlined are added; words StFUGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 (6) A management plan shall be submitted for preserve areas identified by specific criteria in the land development regulations to identify actions that must be taken to ensure that the preserved areas will maintain natural diversity and will function as proposed. The plan shall include methods to address control and treatment of invasive exotic species, fire management, stormwater management (if applicable), and maintenance of permitted facilities. If applicable, a listed species monitoring program shall be submitted pursuant to Policy 7.1.2 (2) (i). State and federal management plans consistent with the requirements of the LDC will be accepted. (7) Until the land development fegula4iens addressed in Pokey 6. 1. 1 (11) afe , by means of mitigation in the f4m of iner-eased landseape requir-ements shall be granted for- pafeels that eannat r-easenably aeeemmedate both the pr-esen,atien area a-ad th-e proposed- aetiity. Criteria fer- allowing these e-xeeptions include- (a) Whefe site elevatioRs or- eenditie plaeement of fill thereby harming or- r-e"eing the suftvivability of the native vegetation in its existing lee (b) Wher-e the existing ..equifed by this pokey is loeated where proposed site existing native vegetatiei:i-; , utilizing larger- plafA fnater-ials so as to more quiekly Fe or-eate the lost natufe vegetation. (7) All State and Federal parks, preserves and forests are subject to compliance with the minimum native vegetation retention requirements; however, such lands are not required to be designated as preserves, encumbered with conservation easements or subject to the establishment of preserve management plans. (8) Parcels that were legally cleared of native vegetation prior to January 1989 shall be exempt from this requirement. (9) Should the amount of wetland vegetation exceed the minimum vegetation requirements as specified herein, retention of wetland vegetation having significant habitat or hydrologic value is encouraged. Increased preservation shall be fostered through incentives including, but not limited to: clustered development, reduced development standards such as open space, setbacks, and landscape buffers, to allow for increased areas of preserved wetland vegetation. Significant habitat or hydrologic value is determined by wetland function, not the size of the wetland. (10))A in eiie yeaf of the date of these afnend ents—, tThe County shall adopt land development regulations that allow for a process whereby a property owner may submit a petition requesting that all or a portion of the native vegetation preservation retention requirement to be satisfied by a monetary payment, land donation that contains native vegetative communities equal to or of a higher priority as described in Policy 6.1. l (4) than the land being impacted, or other appropriate method of compensation to an acceptable land acquisition program, as required by the land development regulations. The monetary payment shall be used to purchase and manage native vegetative communities off -site. The land development regulations shall provide criteria to determine when this alternative will be considered. The criteria will be based upon the following provisions: a. The amount, type, rarity and quality of the native vegetation on site; b. The presence of conservation lands adjoining the site; c. The presence of listed species and consideration of Federal and State agency technical assistance; Words underlined are added; words stpuGk thmugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 13 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 d. The type of land use proposed, such as, but not limited to, affordable housing; e. The size of the preserve required to remain on site is too small to ensure that the preserve can remain functional; and f. Right of Way acquisitions for all purposes necessary for roadway construction, including ancillary drainage facilities, and including utilities within the right of way acquisition area. The land development regulations shall include a methodology to establish the monetary value, land donation, or other appropriate method of compensation to ensure that native vegetative communities not preserved on -site will be preserved and appropriately managed off -site. (11) Right of Way acquisitions by any governmental entity for all purposes necessary for roadway construction, including ancillary drainage facilities, and including utilities within the right of way acquisition area, shall be exempt from mitigation requirements. (12) Although the primary intent of this Policy is to retain and protect existing native vegetation, there are situations where the application of the retention requirements of this Policy is not possible. In these cases, creation or restoration of vegetation to satisfy all or a portion of the native vegetation retention requirements may be allowed. Within one year of the effective date of these amendments, the County shall adopt land development regulations to determine the circumstances for when creation or restoration is allowed and to specify criteria for creation and restoration. (13) The County may grant a deviation to the native vegetation retention requirements of subsections 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12 of this Policy, and exeeptfer- Native Vegetation Retention Re"ir-emefAs Table, and pr-evisions in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7. Within ene year- of the- off etive date of those amendments, the r,,, nt, r shall adopt land development regulations to set forth the process for obtaining a deviation. The regulations shall allow for the granting of a deviation by the appropriate review board after a public hearing, and for the granting of a deviation administratively. The County shall consider the amount and type of native vegetation and the presence of listed species in determining whether the granting of a deviation requires a public hearing, or may be granted administratively. The County may grant a deviation if- a. County, Federal or State agencies require that site improvements be located in areas which result in an inability to meet the provisions of this Policy, or b. On or off -site environmental conditions are such that the application of one or more provisions of this Policy is not possible or will result in a preserve area of lesser quality, or c. The strict adherence to these provisions will not allow for the implementation of other Plan policies that encourage beneficial land uses. (14) Industrial zoned parcels which, pursuant to the table within this Policy, would have a native vegetation retention requirement of 2 acres or less shall be exempt from this requirement. This exemption shall not apply to the overall native vegetation retention requirement for a PUD or subdivision used to create these parcels, unless the overall native vegetation retention requirement for the PUD or subdivision is 2 acres or less. Policy 6.1.2: [Revised text, page 21 ] For the County's Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, as designated on the FLUM, native vegetation shall be preserved on site through the application of the following minimum preservation and vegetation retention standards and criteria:. Additionally, for the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System located within the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, native vegetation shall be preserved on site Words underlined are added; words stn+sk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 14 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 through the application of the Neutral Lands standards in "b" below, on an interim basis, until such time as a study is completed to determine if different standards are appropriate for this area. Preservation and Native Vegetation Retention Standards: a. Receiving Lands: A minimum of 40% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 25% of the total site area shall be preserved. b. Neutral Lands: A minimum of 60% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 45% of the total site area shall be preserved, except as provided in the North Belle Meade Overlay in the Future Land Use Element for Section 24, Township 49 South, Range 26 East. c. Non -NRPA Sending Lands: Calculated at the higher value of 80% of the native vegetation present, or as may otherwise be permitted under the Density Rating provisions of the FLUE; d. NRPA Sending Lands: Calculated at the higher value of 90% of the native vegetation present, or as may otherwise be permitted under the Density Blending provisions of the FLUE. e. Provisions a. through d. above shall also be consistent with the wetland protection policies set forth under CCME Objective 6.2. f. In order to ensure reasonable use and to protect the private property rights of owners of smaller parcels of land within lands designated Rural Fringe Mixed Use District on the Future Land Use Map, including nonconforming lots of record which existed on or before June 22, 1999, for lots, parcels or fractional units of land or water equal to or less than five (5) acres in size, native vegetation clearing shall be allowed, at 20% or 25,000 square feet of the lot or parcel or fractional unit, whichever is greater, exclusive of any clearing necessary to provide for a 15- foot wide access drive up to 660 feet in length. For lots and parcels greater than 5 acres but less than 10 acres, up to 20% of the parcel may be cleared. This allowance shall not be considered a maximum clearing allowance where other provisions of this Plan allow for greater clearing amounts. These clearing limitations shall not prohibit the clearing of brush or under - story vegetation within 200 feet of structures in order to minimize wildfire fuel sources. g. Within Receiving and Neutral lands where schools and other public facilities are co- located on a site, the native vegetation retention requirement shall be 30% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 25% of the site. (1) For -the purpose of this policy, "native vegetation" is defined as a vegetative community having 25% or more canopy coverage or highest existing vegetative strata of native plant species. The vegetation retention requirements specified in this policy are calculated on the amount of "native vegetation" that conforms to this definition. (2) The preservation of native vegetation shall include canopy, under -story and ground cover, emphasizing the largest contiguous area possible, which may include connection to offsite preserves. The purpose for identifying the largest contiguous area is to provide for a core area that has the greatest potential for wildlife habitat by reducing the interface between the preserve area and development which decreases the conflicts from other land uses. Criteria for determining the dimensional standards of the preserve are to be set out in the Land Development Code. (3) Areas that fulfill the native vegetation retention standards and criteria of this policy shall be set aside as preserve areas. On -site and off -site preserve areas shall be protected by a permanent conservation mechanism to prohibit further development, consistent with the requirements of this Words underlined are added; words s#rask through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 15 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 policy. The type of conservation mechanism, including conservation easements, required for a specific development may vary based on preserve area size, type of development approval, and other factors, as set forth in the County's land development regulations. (4) Selection of native vegetation to be retained as preserve areas shall reflect the following criteria in descending order of priority: a. Wetland or upland areas known to be utilized by listed species or that serve as corridors for the movement of wildlife shall be preserved and protected in order to facilitate the continued use of the site by listed species or the movement of wildlife through the site. This criterion shall be consistent with the requirements of Policy 7. 1.1 and 7.1.2 of this element. b. Xeric Scrub, Dune and Strand, Hardwood Hammocks. c. Onsite wetlands preserved pursuant to Policy 6.2.5 of this Element; d. Any upland habitat that serves as a buffer to a wetland area, as identified in (4)c. above. e. Dry Prairie, Pine Flatwoods, and f. All other native habitats. (5) The uses allowable within preserve areas are limited to: a. Passive recreational uses that do not impact the minimum required vegetation or cause a loss of function to the preserve area. Criteria identifying what constitutes a loss of function shall be set forth in the land development regulations and will address various types of construction that are compatible with the function of the preserve. The land development regulations will also provide criteria to define appropriate passive recreational uses. The criteria will be established to allow for passive recreational uses such as trails or boardwalks that provide for access within the preserves, providing the uses do not reduce the minimum required vegetation or cause harm to listed species. b. Receipt of treated stormwater discharge where such use, including conveyance, treatment and discharge structures, does not result in adverse impacts on the naturally occurring, native vegetation, to include the loss of the minimum required vegetation and the harm to any listed species according to the policies associated with Objective 7.1, as determined by criteria set forth in the land development regulations. Discharge to preserves having wetlands requires treatment that will meet water quality standards as set forth in Chapter, 62 -302 F.A.C. and will conform to the water quality criteria requirements set forth by the South Florida Water Management District. (6) A management plan shall be submitted for all preserve areas identified by specific criteria in the land development regulations to identify actions that must be taken to ensure that the preserved areas will function as proposed. The plan shall include methods to address control and treatment of invasive exotic species, fire management, stormwater management (if applicable), and maintenance of permitted facilities. If applicable, a listed species monitoring program shall be submitted pursuant to Policy 7.1.2 (2)(i). (7) Off -site preservation shall be allowed to provide flexibility in the project design. a. Within Receiving and Neutral Lands, off -site preservation shall be allowed for up to 50% of the vegetation retention requirement. 1. Off -site preservation areas shall be allowed at a ratio of 1:1 if such off -site preservation is located within designated Sending Lands or at a ratio of 1.5:1 anywhere else. 2. Like for like preservation shall be required for Tropical Hardwood and Oak Hammock vegetative communities. b. Within non -NRPA Sending Lands, off -site preservation shall be allowed for up to 25% of the site preservation or vegetative retention requirement, whichever is controlling. Words underlined are added; words stFUegh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 16 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 1. Off -site preservation areas shall be contiguous to designated Sending Lands and shall be allowed at a ratio of 3:1. c. Off -site preservation shall not be allowed in NRPA Sending Lands. (8) Density Bonus Incentives shall be granted to encourage preservation amounts greater than that required in this policy, as provided for in the FLUE for Receiving Lands and Rural Villages. Within one (1) year of the effective date of these amendments, Collier County shall adopt specific land development regulations to implement this incentive program. (9) On -site preservation areas shall also conform to the Open Space requirements as specified in the Future Land Use Element. These preservations shall be part of and counted towards the Open Space requirements. (10) Existing native vegetation that is located contiguous to the natural reservation shall be preserved pursuant to Policy 6.5.2 of this element. Natural reservation is defined as that specified in CCME Objective 6.5 of this element; (11) Should the amount of wetland vegetation exceed the minimum vegetation requirements as specified herein, retention of wetland vegetation having significant habitat or hydrologic value is encouraged. Increased preservation shall be fostered through incentives including, but not limited to: clustered development, reduced development standards such as open space, setbacks, and landscape buffers, to allow for increased areas of preserved wetland vegetation. Significant habitat or hydrologic value is determined by wetland function, not the size of the wetland. (12) All State and Federal parks, preserves and forests are subject to compliance with the minimum native vegetation retention requirements; however, such lands are not required to be designated as preserves, encumbered with conservation easements or subject to the establishment of preserve management plans. (13) Industrial zoned parcels which, pursuant to the table within Policy 6.1.1, would have a native vegetation retention requirement of 2 acres or less shall be exempt from this requirement. This exemption shall not apply to the overall native vegetation retention requirement for a PUD or subdivision used to create these parcels, unless the overall native vegetation retention requirement for the PUD or subdivision is 2 acres or less. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 6.1.6: [Revised text, page 24] Exemptions em the native vegetation rretent-i mts eT GNIE Pehey 6. The minimum native vegetation retention requirements of Policy 6.1.2 shall not apply to, affect or limit the continuation of existing uses. Existing use shall be defined as: those uses for which all required permits were issued prior to June 19, 2002; or, projects for which a Conditional Use or- Rezone Petition was approved by the County prior to June 19, 2002; or, projects for which a Rezone petition has been approved by the County prior to June 19, 2002 — inclusive of all lands not zoned A, Rural Agricultural; or, land use petitions for which a completed application was submitted prior to June 19, 2002. The continuation of existing uses shall include on -site expansions of those uses if such expansions are consistent with, or clearly ancillary to, the existing uses. Hereafter, such previously approved developments shall be deemed to be consistent with the Plan's Goals, Policies and Objectives for the Rural Fringe area, and they may be built out in accordance with their previously approved plans. Changes to these previous approvals shall also be deemed to be consistent with the Plan's Goals, Objectives and Policies for the Rural Fringe Area as long as they do Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thraugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 17 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 not result in an increase in development density or intensity. On the County owned land located in Section 25, Township 26 E, Range 49 S ( +/ -360 acres), the native vegetation retention and site preservation requirements may be reduced to 50% if the permitted uses are restricted to the portions of the property that are contiguous to the existing land fill operations; exotic removal will be required on the entire +/- 360 acres. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 6.2: [Revised text, page 251 The Count , Af " ^Protect and conserve wetlands and the natural functions of wetlands pursuant to the appropriate policies under Goal 6. The f ll&,A,ing okeies e er-iter-ia to make this objeetive (The County's wetland protection policies and strategies shall be coordinated with the Watershed Management Plans as required by Objective 2.1 of this Element.) Policy 6.2.1 [Revised text, page 25] As fequir-ed by Flefida ndminist-fat}ve C , wWetlands identified by the 1994- 5 the current SFWMD land use and land cover inventory are mapped on the Future Land Use Map series. For aproposed project identified on this map series, 'These afeas shall be verified by a sdietiona field delineation, subj eet to Pokey 6.2.2 of this element, at the tifne of pr-ej eet pel:Mi4ing to detefffline the exact location of jurisdictional wetland boundaries shall be verified by a jurisdictional field delineation, subject to Policy 6.2.2 of this Element, at the time of Environmental Resource Permitting. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 6.2.5: [Revised text, page 29] Within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, and that portion of the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System which is contained within the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, Collier County shall direct land uses away from higher functioning wetlands by limiting direct impacts within wetlands based upon the vegetation requirements of Policy 6.1.2 of this element, the wetland functionality assessment described in paragraph (2) below, and the final permitting requirements of the South Florida Water Management District. A direct impact is hereby defined as the dredging or filling of a wetland or adversely changing the hydroperiod of a wetland. This policy shall be implemented as follows: (1) The County shall apply the vegetation retention requirements of Policy 6.1.2 of this element for the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, and Policy 6.1.2.b. of this element for the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System, in order to preserve an appropriate amount of native vegetation on site. Wetlands shall be preserved as part of this vegetation requirement according to the following criteria: a. The acreage requirements of Policy 6.1.2 of this element shall be met by preserving wetlands with the highest wetland functionality scores. Wetland functionality assessment scores shall be those described in paragraph (2) of this policy. Wetlands having a WRAP score of at least 0.65 or a Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method score of 0.7 shall be preserved on site. This policy is not intended in all cases to require preservation of wetlands exceeding the acreage required by Policy 6.1.2 of this element. Within one year, the County shall develop specific criteria to be used to determine when wetlands having a WRAP score greater than 0.65 or a Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method score of greater than 0.7 shall be required to be retained exceeding the acreage required by Policy 6.1.2 of this element. Words underlined are added; words s#rjskthfeugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 18 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 (2) In order to assess the values and functions of wetlands at the time of project review, applicants shall rate functionality of wetlands using the South Florida Water Management District's Wetland Rapid Assessment Procedure (WRAP), as described in Technical Publication Reg - 001, dated September 1997, and updated August 1999, or the Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method, F.A.C. Chapter 62 -345. The applicant shall submit to County staff, agency accepted WRAP scores or Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method scores. County staff shall review this functionality assessment as part of the County's EIS provisions and shall use the results to direct incompatible land uses away from the highest functioning wetlands according to the requirements found in paragraph (1) above. (3) All direct impacts shall be mitigated for pursuant to the requirements of paragraph (6) of this policy. (4) Single family residences shall follow the requirements contained within Policy 6.2.7 of this element. (5) The County shall separate preserved wetlands from other land uses with appropriate buffering requirements. The County shall require a minimum 50 -foot vegetated upland buffer adjacent to a natural water body, and for other wetlands a minimum 25 -foot vegetated upland buffer adjacent to the wetland. A structural buffer may be used in conjunction with a vegetative buffer that would reduce the vegetative buffer width by 50 %. A structural buffer shall be required adjacent to wetlands where direct impacts are allowed. Wetland buffers shall conform to the following standards: a. The buffer shall be measured landward from the approved jurisdictional line. b. The buffer zone shall consist of preserved native vegetation. Where native vegetation does not exist, native vegetation compatible with the existing soils and expected hydrologic conditions shall be planted. c. The buffer shall be maintained free of Category I invasive exotic plants, as defined by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council. d. The following land uses are considered to be compatible with wetland functions and are allowed within the buffer: 1. Passive recreational areas, boardwalks and recreational shelters; 2. Pervious nature trails; 3. Water management structures; 4. Mitigation areas; 5. Any other conservation and related open space activity or use which is comparable in nature with the foregoing uses. e. A structural buffer may consist of a stem -wall, berm, or vegetative hedge with suitable fencing. (6) Mitigation shall be required for direct impacts to wetlands in order to result in no net loss of wetland functions. a. Mitigation Requirements: 1. "No net loss of wetland functions" shall mean that the wetland functional score of the proposed mitigation equals or exceeds the wetland functional score of the impacted wetlands. However, in no case shall the acreage proposed for mitigation be less than the acreage being impacted. 2. Loss of storage or conveyance volume resulting from direct impacts to wetlands shall be compensated for by providing an equal amount of storage or conveyance capacity on site and within or adjacent to the impacted wetland. Words underlined are added; words sstrUsk-through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 19 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element- BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 3. Protection shall be provided for preserved or created wetland or upland vegetative communities offered as mitigation by placing a conservation easement over the land in perpetuity, providing for initial exotic plant removal (Class I invasive exotic plants defined by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council) and continuing exotic plant maintenance. 4. Prior to issuance of any final development order that authorizes site alteration, the applicant shall demonstrate compliance with paragraphs (6)a.1, (6)a.2, and (6)a.3 of this policy. If agency permits have not provided mitigation consistent with this policy, Collier County will require mitigation exceeding that of the jurisdictional agencies. 5. Mitigation requirements for single - family lots shall be determined by the State and Federal agencies during their permitting process, pursuant to the requirements of Policy 6.2.7 of this element. b. Mitigation Incentives: 1. Collier County shall encourage certain types of mitigation by providing a variety of incentives in the form of density bonuses and credits to open space and vegetation retention requirements. Density bonuses shall be limited to no more than 10% of the allowed density. 2. Preferred mitigation activities that would qualify for these incentives include, but are not limited, to the following: (a) Adding wetland habitat to or restoring wetland functions within Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Sending Lands, (b) Creating, enhancing or restoring wading bird habitat to be located near wood stork, and/or other wading bird colonies. 3. Within one (1) year- of the effeetive date of these amendments, Collier- Ceu*t-y shall adopt speeifie eriter-ia in the T=DC to implement J ineentive r b , and to idel4ify other- mitigation pr-ioril * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** GOAL 7: [Revised text, page 35] TO PROTECT AND CONSERVE IT'S THE COUNTY'S FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE. OBJECTIVE 7.1: [Revised text, page 3 5 ] The County shall d-Direct incompatible land uses away from listed animal species and their habitats. The County relies on the listing process of State and Federal agencies to identify species that require special protection because of their endangered, threatened, or species of special concern status. Listed animal species are those species that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has designated as endangered, threatened, or species of special concern, in accordance with Rules 68A- 27.003, 68A- 27.004, and 68A- 27.005, F.A.C. and those species designated by various federal agencies as Endangered and Threatened species published in 50 CFR 17.) * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** textbreak * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thmugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 20 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 Policy 7.1.2 [Revised text, page 36] Within areas of Collier County, excluding the lands contained in the RLSA Overlay, non - agricultural development, excluding individual single family residences, shall be directed away from listed species and their habitats by complying with the following guidelines and standards: (1) A wildlife survey shall be required for all parcels when listed species are known to inhabit biological communities similar to those existing on site or where listed species are directly observed on the site. The survey shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ( USFWS) guidelines. The County shall notify the FFWCC and USFWS of the existence of any listed species that may be discovered. (2) Wildlife habitat management plans for listed species shall be submitted for County approval. A plan shall be required for all projects where the wildlife survey indicated listed species are utilizing the site, or the site contains potential habitat for listed species. These plans shall describe how the project directs incompatible land uses away from listed species and their habitats. (a) Management plans shall incorporate proper techniques to protect listed species and their habitat from the negative impacts of proposed development. Developments shall be clustered to discourage impacts to listed species habitats. Open space and vegetation preservation requirements shall be used to establish buffer areas between wildlife habitat areas and areas dominated by human activities. Provisions such as fencing, walls, or other obstructions shall be provided to minimize development impacts to the wildlife and to facilitate and encourage wildlife to use wildlife corridors. Appropriate roadway crossings, underpasses, and signage shall be used where roads must cross wildlife corridors 1. Management guidelines contained in publications utilized by the FFWCC and USFWS as their technical assistance shall be used for developing required requiredmanagement plans T4-,e f lle e f fe o shall be used, as prepare the equ red za ageme O i. South FlfiTYt,YiS.- Multi SpeeieS-rce`eeye -`> Plan, USFWS, 1999 -. Region, b. Kabitat Management Guidelines for- the Bald Eagle in the Southeast , 77'0-1-: Populations F ,,.,,1 on Lands Slated fef La-;ge Seale Development in Fiorr'lda,TcEhRieal Rope -t No 4 Fie -id Game .,...1 L'resL. Water- Fish Commission, 1997. d. Eeelegy a-Rd Development Related Habitat Requifements of the Florida Sefub ja Fish Commission, 1994-. C',...,. r �.. .c. >e Large a r^ Development e -Sites in Rer -ida, Nongaffle Teeh cti t. i4 No. 13, Fier-ida Game and Fresh Water- , 2. The County shall consider any other techniques recommended by the USFWS and the FFWCC, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy. 3. When listed species are directly observed on site or indicated by evidence, such as denning, foraging or other indications, priority shall be given to preserving the listed species habitats first, as a part of the retained native vegetation requirement contained in Policy 6. 1.1 and Policy 6.1.2 this element. The County shall also consider the recommendations of other agencies, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy. Words underlined are added; words s#rUskthFoug# are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 21 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 (b) For parcels containing gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus), priority shall be given to protecting the largest most contiguous gopher tortoise habitat with the greatest number of active burrows, and for providing a connection to off site adjacent gopher tortoise preserves. (c) Habitat preservation for the Florida scrub jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) shall conform to the guidelines contained in Technical Report No. 8, Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, 1991. The required management plan shall also provide for a maintenance program and specify an appropriate fire or mechanical protocols to maintain the natural scrub community. The plan shall also outline a public awareness program to educate residents about the on -site preserve and the need to maintain the scrub vegetation. These requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi- Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy. (d) For the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), the required habitat management plans shall establish protective zones around the eagle nest restricting certain activities. The plans shall also address restricting certain types of activities during the nesting season. These requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi - Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy. (e) For the red - cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), the required habitat protection plan shall outline measures to avoid adverse impacts to active clusters and to minimize impacts to foraging habitat. Where adverse effects cannot be avoided, measures shall be taken to minimize on -site disturbance and compensate or mitigate for impacts that remain. These requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi - Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy. (f) In areas where the Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) may be present, the management plans shall require that garbage be placed in bear -proof containers, at one or more central locations. The management plan shall also identify methods to inform local residents of the concerns related to interaction between black bears and humans. habitat suitable fef blaek bear shall be eonsidefed in the managefnerA pla (g) For projects located in Priority I and Priority II Panther Habitat areas, the management plan shall discourage the destruction- of undisturbed, native habitats that are preferred by the Florida panther (Felis concolor coryi) by directing intensive land uses to currently disturbed areas. Preferred habitats include pine flatwoods and hardwood hammocks. In turn, these areas shall be buffered from the most intense land uses of the project by using low intensity land uses (e.g., parks, passive recreational areas, golf courses). Golf courses within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District shall be designed and managed using standards found in that district. The management plans shall identify appropriate lighting controls for these permitted uses and shall also address the opportunity to utilize prescribed burning to maintain fire- adapted preserved vegetative communities and provide browse for white - tailed deer. These requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi - Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy. (h)In order to protect loggerhead ( Caretta caretta) and other listed sea turtles that nest along Collier County beaches, projects within 300 feet of the MHW line shall limit outdoor lighting to that necessary for security and safety. Floodlights and landscape or accent lighting shall be prohibited. These requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi- Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions of Policy 7.1.2(3). (i) The Management Plans shall contain a monitoring program for developments greater than 10 acres. Words underlined are added; words stFUslFthFough are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 22 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 (3) The County shall, consistent with applicable GMP policies, consider and utilize recommendations and letters of technical assistance from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and recommendations from the US Fish and Wildlife Service in issuing development orders on property containing listed species. It is recognized that these agency recommendations, on a case by case basis, may change the requirements contained within these wildlife protection policies and any such change shall be deemed consistent with the Growth Management Plan. Policy 7.1.3 [Revised text, page 38] For- the ' Listed species within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) shall be protected pursuant to the RLSA Overlay PLSA policies fiqua d within the Future Land Use Element. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 7.1.6: [Revised text, page 381 The County shall continue to evaluate the need for the protection of listed plants and within one (44 of the eff etive date efthis amendment, adopt land development regulations, as needed, addressing the to protects -a€ listed plants. OBJECTIVE 7.2 [Revised text, page 38] Kistofieal data ffem 1990 1996 shaxA,s that the aver-age numbef of manatee deaths iii C01lief CE)Uflt� due to ineidents with watefer-aft is appr-eximately 3.2 pef yeaf per- 10,000 boats. Pffough Pokeies 7.2.1 hough fi the - Cep's- objeetive is to mMinimize the number of manatee deaths due to boat related incidents. (Historical data from 1990 -1996 shows that the average number of manatee deaths in Collier County due to incidents with watercraft is approximately 3 2 per Year per 10,000 boats) * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 7.3: [Revised text, page 39] Analysis of hister-ieal data fr-efn 1996 1999 sheAvs that the aver-age number- of sea PdAle disorientations in Collier- Geunt� is appr-exima4ely equal to 5 of the hatehlings from all nests in the Gowity. Thretto the oliowing poheies, the r°, nt ,'s obje tive i o n Minimize the number of sea turtle disorientations. (Analysis of historical data from 2005 — 2009 shows that the average number of sea turtle disorientations is approximately equal to 4% of the hatchlings from all nests in the County.) Policy 7.3.1: [Revised text, page 39] The County shall apply the lighting criteria contained in Policy 7.1.2(2)(iUh of this eElement in order to protect sea turtle hatchlings from adverse lighting conditions. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 7.4: [Revised text, page 39] The Geui ty shall ^Continue to improve marine fisheries productivity by enhancing existing artificial reefs and building additional artificial reefs. Policy 7.4.1: [Revised text, page 39] The County shoul shall continue to apply for reef construction grants and/or other available or similar funding and annually place more materials on the existing permitted sites. Words underlined are added; words stFUGk tttfeugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 23 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** GOAL 9: [Revised text, page 41 ] THE COUNTY S14ALL TO APPROPRIATELY MANAGE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE TO PROTECT THE COUNTY'S POPULOUS AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. OBJECTIVE 9.1: [Revised text, page 4 1 ] The GeufAy shall implemen-A Maintain and update biennially a hazardous materials emergency response element as part of its the County's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 9.1.6: [Revised text, page 41 ] An emergency response training program shall be develeped maintained for emergency response personnel. Policy 9.1.7: [Revised text, page 41 ] The Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services Management Depaftment shall be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Pplan, including periodic updates. OBJECTIVE 9.2: [Revised text, page 4 1 ] The County shall • Verify the management and disposal practices of identified businesses that are potential generators of hazardous waste, at a rate of 20% of these businesses per year. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 9.2.3: [Revised text, page 421 The Collier County Pollution Control aaa n..°., °r Department shall weEk with the— €4er -id Depaftm °"t of Envir -^ „mental D' ^teetio (FDEP) to establish maintain its anew cooperative agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection between the C;eu,.ty and FDEP The pufpese of this agFeef °n-t ^'fla” he to ensure an additional layer- ^f regulatory oversight in enforcing businesses to be compliant with federal, state and local hazardous waste management regulations. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 9.4: [Revised text, page 42] The r-,,,u ty shall ,.,,,,tinue to implement it's Maintain the County's local storage tank compliance program. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 9.4.3: [Revised text, page 42] All storage tank systems in Collier the County shall adhere to the provisions of Section 62 -761 or 62- 762, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) as applicable. Unless i .led f0F witn 1 r A G in eff et at the time oFa- eyalofthe storage t.,,tL__system. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words StFUGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 24 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 GOAL 10: [Revised text, page 43] T14E COUNTY SHALL TO PROTECT, CONSERVE, MANAGE, AND APPROPRIATELY USE IT-IS THE COUNTY'S COASTAL BARRIERS INCLUDING SHORELINES, BEACHES AND DUNES AND WILL PLAN FOR, AND WHERE APPROPRIATE, WILL RESTRICT ACTIVITIES WHERE SUCH ACTIVITIES WILL DAMAGE OR DESTROY COASTAL RESOURCES. OBJECTIVE 10.1: [Revised text, page 43] Priorities for shoreline land use shall be given to water dependent uses over water related land uses and shall be based on type of water - dependent use, adjacent land use, and surrounding marine and upland habitat considerations. (The Collier County Manatee Protection Plan (NR- SP- 93 -01) May 1995 restricts the location of marinas and may limit the number of wet slips, the construction of dry storage facilities, and boat ramps, based upon the Plan's marina siting criteria.) Policy 10.1.1: [Revised text, page 43] The County shall P-prioritizees €er water - dependent and water - related uses as follows shall be: a. Public recreational facilities over private recreational facilities; b. Public Rboat Rramps; C. Marinas 1. Commercial (public) marinas over private marinas; 2. Dry storage over wet storage; d. Commercial fishing facilities; e. Other non - polluting water - dependent industries or utilities; f. Marine supply /repair facilities; g. Residential development. Policy 10.1.2: [New text, page 43] Identify recreational and commercial working waterfronts and then investigate strategies for possible implementation, as feasible to ensure protection and preservation of those waterfronts Policy 10.113: Policy 10.1.34• Policy 10.1.45: [Renumbered text, page 43] [Renumbered text, page 43] [Renumbered text, page 43] Policy 10.1.56: [Renumbered and revised text, page 44] Marinas and all other water - dependent and water - related uses shall conform to all applicable regulations regarding development in marine wetlands. Marinas and water - dependent/water - related uses that propose to destroy marine wetlands shall provide for general public use. (Marine wetlands are defined as areas with a water regime determined primarily by tides and the dominant vegetation is salt tolerant plant species, including those species listed in subsection 62-301.200(3), F A C "Submerged Marine Species. ") Words underlined are added; words strusi through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 25 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 Policy 10.1.67: [Renumbered and revised text, page 44] All new marinas, water - dependent and water - related uses that propose to destroy viable, naturally functioning marine wetlands shall be required to perform a (seal needs analysis in order to demonstrate the public benefit and financial feasibility of the proposed development. Policy 10.1.78: [Renumbered text, page 43] OBJECTIVE 10.2: [Revised text, page 44] The Gewit y shall ^^^tine to iEnsure that access to beaches, shores and waterways remain available to the public and continue with 42-s the County's program to expand the availability of such access and a method to fund its acquisition. Policy 10.2.1: [Revised text, page 44] Existing aeeess f r +'i° public to the beach access shall be maintained by new development. New beachfront development shall show on their site -plans existing beach access ways and the proposed development shall continue that access way, relocate it on the site as deemed appropriate by the Coup , or donate it to the County. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 10.3: [Revised text, page 45] Maintain Uundeveloped coastal barriers, mapped as part of the Federal Coastal Barrier Resources System, shat be - „amain° predominantly in their natural state and protect, maintain and enhance their natural function shall be protee4ed, maintained and enh ne a. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 10.4: [Revised text, page 46] Developed eeastal baffier-s and developed shorelines shall be _Restored and then maintained, when appropriate., developed coastal barriers and developed shorelines, by establishing mechanisms or projects which limit the effects of development and whieh help in the restoresatien -e€ the natural functions of coastal barriers, including and Rimed beaches and dunes. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 10.5: [Revised text, page 48] For undeveloped shorelines, provide improved opportunities for recreational, educational, scientific, and aesthetic enjoyment of coastal resources. This shall be accomplished by protecting beaches and dunes and by utilizing existing construction standards, or where necessary-, establishing new construction standards, which will minimize the impact of manmade structures on the beach and dune systems. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words strhFOdgh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 26 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 OBJECTIVE 10.6: [Revised text, page 49] The Count-y shat ^Conserve the habitats, species, natural shoreline and dune systems contained within the County's coastal zone. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 10.6.2: [Revised text, page 50] The owners of €-Ew shoreline development projects where that require an EIS iced, shall provide an analysis sha 4 that demonstrates that the project will remain fully functional for its intended use after a six -inch rise in sea level. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** GOAL 12: [Revised text, page 52] THE COUNTY SHALL TO MAKE EVERY REASONABLE EFFORT TO ENSURE THE PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE OF PEOPLE AND PROPERTY FROM THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE STORM DAMAGE. OBJECTIVE 12.1: [Revised text, page 52] The r,oun:ty will m .laintain hurricane evacuation clearance times as required by state law. An evacuation clearance time shall be defined as having residents and visitors in an appropriate refuge away from storm surge prior to the arrival of sustained Tropical Storm force winds, i.e., winds equal to or greater than 39 mph. To further thisese objectives, for future mobile home developments located outside of the storm surge zone, such development shall include on -site sheltering or retro- fitting of an adjacent facility. The Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services Management Depaftment shall seek opportunities to increase shelter facilities and associated capacities under the direction of the Department of the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Policy 12.1.1: [Revised text, page 52] Pallier The County X14 shall develop continue to enhance and maintain a comprehensive public awareness program. The program will be publicized prior to May 30u' of each year. Evacuation zones, public shelters and evacuation routes shall be printed in provided to each local newspaper, displayed on the Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services' Management website, and the availability of this information will be discussed on local television newscasts. This information shall also be made readily available to all hotel/motel guests. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 12.1.3: [Revised text, page 52] The County shall continue to identify and maintain shelter space for 32,000 persons by 201286 and 45,000 by 2015.1 -8. Shelter space capacity will shall be determined at the rate of 20 square feet per person. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words FtF Gk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 27 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 Policy 12.1.5: [Revised text, page 52] On -site shelters within mobile home parks or mobile home subdivisions shall be elevated to a minimum height equal to or above the worst case Category 3 hurricane flooding level, based upon the most current National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's storm surge model, known as Sea, Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH). The wind load criteria for buildings and structures designated as "essential facilities" in the latest Florida Building Code, shall guide the design and construction of the required shelters. Shelters shall be constructed with emergency electrical power and potable water supplies; shall provide glass protection by shutters or other approved material/device; and shall provide for ventilation, sanitary facilities and first aid equipment. A telephone, automatic external defibrillator (AED) and battery- operated radio with NOAA weather Specific Area Message Encoded capability are also required within the shelter. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 12.1.7: [Revised text, page 53] The County., in coordination with the municipalities within the County, shall update the hurricane evacuation portion of the Collier County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan prior to June 1St of each year by integrating all appropriate regional and State emergency plans in the identification of emergency evacuation routes. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 12.1.9: [Revised text, page 53] Collier The County through its Local Mitigation Working Group shall annually update its approved � Local Mitigation Strategy fYan efm ,-ly kne v.., as the "Leeal Hazard Mitigation Stfaton.,» through the identification and review of new or ongoing local hazard mitigation projects aPA including, identifying the appropriate funding sources for such projects. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 12.1.11: [Revised text, page 53] The County will shall continue to coordinate with Collier County Public Schools to ensure that all new public schools outside of the Coastal High Hazard Area are designed and constructed to meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria, as contained in "State Requirements for Educational Facilities" (43 2007). Policy 12.1.12: [Revised text, page 53] The County will shall continue to work with the Board of Regents of the State University System to ensure that all new facilities in the State University System that are located outside of the Coastal High Hazard Area are designed and constructed to meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria, as contained in "State Requirements for Educational Facilities" (4-9.9.8 2007) and the Florida Building Code. Policy 12.1.13: [Revised text, page 53] The County will shall continue to mitigate previously identified shelter deficiencies through mitigation from Developments of Regional Impact, Emergency Management Preparedness and Enhancement grants, Hazard Mitigation and Pre - disaster Mitigation Grant Programs funding, and f available funds identified in the State's annual shelter deficit studies. Words underlined are added; words stFUsk-througgh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 28 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 Poliey • [Deleted text, page 53] Prier- to a ent.en of the 2007 A u u ual Update and T. . v at iy D w Yar f Collier- County shall , Policy 12.1.14-5: [Revised text, page 55] All new nursing homes and assisted living facilities that are licensed for- fner-° than 15 ..he is will shall have a core area to shelter residents and staff on site. The core area will be constructed to meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria that is required for new public schools and public community colleges and universities ( "State Requirements for Educational Facilities," 2007 49W). Additionally this area shall be capable of ventilation or air conditioning provided by back -up generator for a period of no less than 49 72 hours. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 12.1.16-7: [Revised text, page 54] If warranted by the results of that Hurricane Evacuation Studies that are periodically conducted by the State of Florida and/or Federal Authorities, further restriction on development may be proposed. OBJECTIVE 12.2: [Revised text, page 54] The Getm y shat Ensure that publicly funded buildings and publicly funded development activities are carried out in a manner that demonstrates best practice to minimize the loss of life, property, and re- building cost from the effects from hurricanes, flooding, natural and technological disaster events. Best practice efforts may include, but are not limited to: a. Construction above the flood plain; b. maintaining a protective zone for wildfire mitigation; c. installation of on -site permanent generators or temporary generator emergency connection points; d. beach and dune restoration, re- nourishment, or emergency protective actions to minimize the loss of structures from future events; e. emergency road repairs; f. repair and/or replacement of publicly owned docking facilities, parking areas, and sea walls, etc. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 12.2.5: [Revised text, page 55] The County shall consider the Coastal High Hazard Area as a geographical area lying below the elevation of withi n the Category 1 storm surge line zone as presently defined in the 2011 2041 Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council's Hurricane Evacuation Study, or subsequently authorized storm surge or evacuation planning studies coordinated by the Collier County Emergency Management Department and approved by the Board of County Commissioners. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words struGk thmugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 29 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 OBJECTIVE 12.3: [Revised text, page 55] The reunty shall aDevelop and maintain a task force that will plan and guide a unified County response to post - hurricane disasters. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 12.3.2: [Revised text, page 55] After- a h,,,..-:, ane tha4 neeessitated an evaettation-, tThe Board of County Commissioners shall meet to hear preliminary damage assessments after a hurricane that has necessitated an evacuation. This be r- to Y—e exti -f of the population. At that time, the Commission wi44 may activate the recovery task force and consider a temporary moratorium on building activities not necessary for the public health, safety and welfare. Policy 12.3.3: [Revised text, page 55] The Recovery Task Force shall include the Sheriff of Collier- County, the Community Development and En tal Sei-7vzEes Growth Management Division Administrator, the Compfeke Ding Directer-, the Zoning and- Land Development Services Review Director, the Bureau of Emergency Services Management Director and other members as directed by the Board of County Commissioners, such as hould also inel a° representatives from municipalities within Collie the County that have received damage from the a storm to bee ^m° members of the Reeev°� Task For-.° * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 12.4: [Revised text, page 56] The County shall make every reasonable effort to meet the emergency preparedness requirements of people Persons with sSpecial nNeeds such as the elderly, handicapped, the infirmed and those requiring transportation from a threatened area. In the event of a countywide emergency, such as a hurricane or other large -scale disaster, the County Emergency Management Department in coordination with the County Health Department and other officials shall open and operate one or more refuges for persons listed on the County's Special Needs Registry and their caregivers. Medical and support equipment at such refuges will include, but not necessarily be limited to, respirators, oxygen tanks, first aid equipment, disaster cots and blankets, and defibrillators. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** G: \CDES Planning Services \Comprehensive\2011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTS\BCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments\Elements \CCME_BCC trans - MM \Exhibit A CCME to BCC - EAR -based GMPAs.docx Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thmugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 30 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Intergovernmental Coordination Element- BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -8 -12 Goal, Objectives, and Policies Intergovernmental Coordination Element (ICE) COLLIER COUNTY_ WILL MAINTAIN OR ENHANCE THE LEVEL OF COORDINATION AND COOPERATION AMONG THE VARIOUS GOVERNMENTS AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES MAKING DECISIONS AFFECTING NATURAL RESOURCES HOUSING HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES PUBLIC FACILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES WITHIN AND AROUND COLLIER COUNTY TO RESOLVE DIFFERENCES AND TO ACHIEVE COMPATIBLE AND COORDINATED PLANS. OBJECTIVE 1: [Revised text, page 3] Collier County (County) shall continue to establish and maintain intergovernmental communication and level of service coordination mechanisms to be used by the County, Everglades City, the City of Marco Island, the City of Naples, and the City of Bonita Springs, adjacent Lee County, Hendry County, Broward County, Dade County, Monroe County, the District School Board of Collier County School Board, the State of Florida, the Florida Department of _Environmental Protection, Florida Department of Transportation, and South Florida Water Management District, and any other entity that provides a service but may not have land use authority. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.2: [Revised text, page 3] The Collier County Comprehensive Planning Depaftfnent Section shall be the designated liaison to disseminate information on proposed Growth Management Plan amendments under review by the County, which have the potential to affect any of the entities listed in Objective 1. Words underlined are added; words strask thrsugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL BCC 4 -24 -12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Intergovernmental Coordination Element- BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -8 -12 Policy 1.3: [Revised text, page 3] The Collier County Comprehensive Planning Dew Section shall continue to prepare and review the Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR) as an annual level of service monitoring report for the capital facilities included within the Growth Management Plan. The purpose of this report is to provide the affected entities with the necessary information to evaluate and coordinate level of service standards. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 2: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 3] The muff y shat e Coordinate its County land use planning strategy, including an assessment of proposed development, with that of other governmental and private entities. Policy 2.1: [Revised text, page 4] Collier County will continue to identify, develop, and pursue areas where intergovernmental land use planning and level of service agreements are needed between the County and respeetite appropriate governmental or private entities. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.6: [Revised text, page 4] The County shall continue to coordinate with The District School Board of Collier County for collaborative planning and decision making on population projections, the public school site selection for new public educational and ancillary facilities, and the location and extension of public facilities subject to concurrency, to support existing and proposed public educational facilities Gellier- CeufAy Seheel Beai-7d and en May 27, 2003 by the Board of C=eunty Commissiener-S, an A. as subseEraently amended and restated, with an effeetive date of Deeember- 2009, and the Seheel Board Review (SBR) inter-leeal Agreement adopted en May 15, 2003 by the Collier- CeupAy Seheel Board and on May 27 by the -Board of County Go * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.8: [Revised text, page 4] The County shall coordinate with the South Florida Water Management District and other regulatory agencies in implementing the Growth Management Plan. Policy 2.9: [Revised text, page 4] The County shall continue to coordinate with The District School Board of Collier County for the regulatory review of residential development for school concurrency in -aeee c-e =with Seetieii 163.3180(13) Fler-ida Statutes. Words underlined are added; words etFUGk th eugb are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL BCC 4 -24 -12 2 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Intergovernmental Coordination Element- BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -8 -12 OBJECTIVE 3: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", page 5] Gellief Geu"t-y shall a Develop procedures to identify and implement joint planning areas for the purposes of municipal annexation, municipal incorporation and joint infrastructure services areas. Policy 3.1 [Revised text, page 5] Based upon Seetiei -55.015 (3)(e) 4., Fler-ida Administfative Gode, Collier County shall work with the local municipalities to identify and implement joint planning areas and/or joint infrastructure service areas for the purpose of planning for potential future municipal annexation of such areas. The identified joint planning areas and/or joint infrastructure service areas shall be depicted on the County's Future Land Use Map series. EAR -ICE — CCPC Consent Final Draft — 2117/12 G:ICDES Planning ServiceslComprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSIBCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendmentslElementsllCE_BCC trans - CV— cslExhibit A ICE to BCC - EAR -based GMPAs.docx CV /cs Words underlined are added; words etrdGk thmugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL BCC 4 -24 -12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element- BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 EXHIBIT "A" Goal, Objectives and Policies Future Land Use Element (FLUE) IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES GOAL: TO GUIDE LAND USE DECISION - MAKING SO AS TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A HIGH QUALITY NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT WITH A WELL PLANNED MIX OF COMPATIBLE LAND USES WHICH PROMOTE THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE CONSISTENT WITH STATE PLANNING REQUIREMENTS AND LOCAL DESIRES. [No change to text — provided for context, page 11 ] OBJECTIVE 1: [No change to text — provided for context, page 11 ] Unless otherwise permitted in this Growth Management Plan, new or revised uses of land shall be consistent with designations outlined on the Future Land Use Map. The Future Land Use Map and companion Future Land Use Designations, Districts and Sub - districts shall be binding on all Development Orders effective with the adoption of this Growth Management Plan. Standards and permitted uses for each Future Land Use District and Subdistrict are identified in the Designation Description Section. Through the magnitude, location and configuration of its components, the Future Land Use Map is designed to coordinate land use with the natural environment including topography, soil and other resources; promote a sound economy; coordinate coastal population densities with the Regional Hurricane Evacuation Plan; and discourage unacceptable levels of urban sprawl. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.4: [Revised text, page 12] The CONSERVATION Future Land Use Designation sha44 may include a Future Land Use District. Policy 1.5: [re- lettered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002 -32 and 2002 -541 [Revised text, page 12] Overlays and Special Features shall include: A. Area of Critical State Concern Overlay B. North Belle Meade Overlay C. Natural Resource Protection Area Overlays D. Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay E. Airport Noise Area Overlay F. Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay G. Urban -Rural Fringe Transition Zone Overlay H. Coastal High Hazard Area Boundary Words underlined are added; words stFUGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 1 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 1. Tr-affie Congestion Area Beundai�y I. Incorporated Areas * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 2: [No change to text – provided for context, page 12] The coordination of land uses with the availability of public facilities shall be accomplished through the Concurrency Management System of the Capital Improvements Element and implemented through the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance of the Land Development Code. Policy 2.1: [Revised text, page 12] The County shall prepare annually the Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR) on Public Facilities which shall include a determination of the existing conditions of capital public facilities, determine the remaining available capacity, forecast future needs in the five year capital improvement schedule and identify needed improvements and funding to maintain the level of service adopted in Policy 44-4 1_5 of the Capital Improvements Element. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.4 [Revised text, page 13] Pursuant to Rule 9J- 5.0055(6)(a) 3., Florida Administrative Code and the Urban Infill and Urban Redevelopment Strategy contained in this Element, development located within the South U.S. 41 Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) (See Map TR -4) may be exempt from transportation concurrency requirements, so long as impacts to the transportation system are mitigated using the procedures set forth in Policy 5.5 of the Transportation Element. • - - _ ,. ERNIMM99-w"I"M W-21 - �- �- - pq AWAT&Mn ._ • - - _ ,. ERNIMM99-w"I"M W-21 - �- �- ._ NVIN M-11 Developments within the South U.S. 41 TCEA that do not obtain certification pursuant to Policy 5.6 of the Transportation Element shall meet all concurrency requirements. Whether or not a concurrency exception is requested, developments shall be subject to a concurrency review for the purpose of reserving capacity for those trips associated with the development and maintaining accurate counts of the remaining capacity on the roadway network. Words underlined are added; words Neagh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 2 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 Policy 2.5 [Revised text, pages 13 -14] The County still has designated Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMA) to encourage compact urban development where an integrated and connected network of roads is in place that provides multiple, viable alternative travel paths or modes for common trips. Performance within each TCMA shall be measured based on the percentage of lane miles meeting the LOS described in Policies 1.3 and 1.4 of the Transportation Element. Standards within TCMAs are provided in Policy 5.8 of the Transportation Element. New Development within each TCMA shall be consistent with the criteria set forth in Objective 6, and Policies 6.1 through 6.5 of this Element. The following Transportation Concurrency Management Areas are hereby designated: 1. Northwest TCMA — This area is bounded by the Collier - Lee County Line on the north side; the west side of the I -75 right -of -way on the east side; Pine Ridge Road on the south side; and, the Gulf of Mexico on the west side (See Map TR -5). 2. East Central TCMA — This area is bounded by Pine Ridge Road on the north side; Collier Boulevard on the east side; Davis Boulevard on the south side, and; Livingston Road extended) on the west side (See Map TR -6). * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3: [No change to text — provided for context, page 14] Land Development Regulations have been adopted to implement this Growth Management Plan pursuant to Chapter 163.3202, Florida Statutes (F.S.), in order to ensure protection of natural and historic resources, ensure the availability of land for utility facilities, promote compatible land uses within the airport noise zone, and to provide for management of growth in an efficient and effective manner. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 4: [No change to text — provided for context, page 16] In order to improve coordination of land uses with natural and historic resources, public facilities, economic development, housing and urban design, the Future Land Use Element shall be continually refined through detailed planning. Future studies might address specific geographic or issue areas. All future studies must be consistent with the Growth Management Plan and further its intent. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 4.5: [Revised text, page 16] An Industrial Land Use Study has been developed and a summary of the Study has been incorporated into the support document of this Growth Management Plan. The Study includes a detailed inventory of industrial uses, projections of demand for industrial land, and recommendations for future land use allocations and locational criteria. The detailed inventory of industrial land uses will be periodically updated. Suvs., uent to eemp etio of 9— Eeenemie Words underlined are added; words struGk thmugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 3 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 • * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 4.7: [Revised text, page 17] The Board of County Commissioners may consider whether to adopt redevelopment plans for existing commercial and residential areas. Such plans may include alternative land uses, modifications to development standards, and incentives that may be necessary to encourage redevelopment. Such redevelopment plans may only be pre arp ed by the County or its agent unless otherwise authorized by the Board of County Commissioners. The Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Plan was adopted by the Board on reel 14, 2 June 13, 2000, it encompasses the Bayshore Drive corridor and the triangle area formed by US 41 East, Davis Boulevard and Airport- Pulling Road. The Immokalee Redevelopment Plan was adopted by the Board on June 13, 2000. Other specific areas that may be considered by the Board of County Commissioners for redevelopment include, but are not necessarily limited to: a. Pine Ridge Road, between U.S. 41 North and Goodlette -Frank Road; b. U.S. 41 North in Naples Park; and, C. Bonita Beach Road between Vanderbilt Drive and the west end of Little Hickory Shores #1 Subdivision. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 5: [No change to text — provided for context, page 18] In order to promote sound planning, protect environmentally sensitive lands and habitat for listed species while protecting private property rights, ensure compatibility of land uses and further the implementation of the Future Land Use Element, the following general land use policies shall be implemented upon the adoption of the Growth Management Plan. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.3: [Revised text, page 19] Discourage unacceptable levels of urban sprawl in order to minimize the cost of community facilities by: confining urban intensity development to areas designated as Urban on the Future Words underlined are added; words stfusk thmugtt are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 4 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 Land Use Map; requiring that any ehanges additions to the Urban Designated Areas be contiguous to an existing Urban Area boundary; and, encouraging the use of creative land use planning techniques and innovative approaches to development in the County's Agricultural/Rural designated area, which will better serve to protect environmentally sensitive areas, maintain the economic viability of agriculture and other predominantly rural land uses, and provide for cost efficient delivery of public facilities and services. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.14: [pages 21 -22] [Note: revisions to this policy are not depicted below, pending action on a new Interlocal Agreement.] Public educational plants and ancillary plants: a. Existing public educational plants and ancillary plants: The sites containing existing public educational plants (schools and associated on -site facilities, including sports stadiums, gymnasiums and recreation areas) and ancillary plants (support facilities, including administrative offices, transportation facilities, maintenance yards, and bus barns) are depicted on the Future Land Use Map Series and Public School Facilities Element Map Series. This includes four sites where educational plants have been approved but construction either has not commenced or is not completed. More detailed descriptions or depictions of all of the sites containing these existing educational plants and ancillary plants are contained in the FLUE Support Document. Expansion of these educational plants and ancillary plants on these existing sites, as well as expansions to the sites themselves, are subject to the provisions outlined in the general Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and as subsequently amended and restated, with an effective date of December 2008, and subject to the implementing land development regulations to be adopted; and, shall be subject to the School Board Review (SBR) Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and subject to the implementing land development regulations. b. Existing sites for future public educational plants: The Collier County School Board has acquired numerous sites for which educational plants are planned for future development; these sites contain no existing educational plants. These sites are consistent with locational criteria established by the SBR Interlocal Agreement and as contained in the FLUE, GGAMP, or IAMP, as applicable, and are allowed within the existing zoning district on the property. These sites are depicted on the Future Land Use Map Series and Public School Facilities Element Map Series. Development of the mapped sites shall be subject to the provisions of the general Interlocal Agreement adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and as subsequently amended and restated, with an effective date of December 2008, and subject to the implementing land development regulations to be adopted; and, shall be subject to the School Board Review (SBR) Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Words underlined are added; words StFUGk thmugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 5 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and subject to the implementing land development regulations. C. Existing sites for future public ancillary plants: The Collier County School Board has acquired sites for which ancillary plants are planned for future development; these sites contain no existing ancillary plants. These sites are consistent with locational criteria established by the SBR Interlocal Agreement and as contained in the FLUE, GGAMP, or IAMP, as applicable, and are allowed within the existing zoning district on the property. These sites are depicted on the Future Land Use Map Series and Public "School Facilities Element Map Series. Development of the mapped sites shall be subject to the provisions of the general Interlocal Agreement adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and as subsequently amended and restated, with an effective date of December 2008, and subject to the implementing land development regulations to be adopted; and, shall be subject to the School Board Review (SBR) Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and subject to the implementing land development regulations. d. Future sites for public educational plants and ancillary plants: As additional sites for educational plants and ancillary plants are acquired by the Collier County School Board and deemed to be consistent with the FLUE, GGAMP, or IAMP, as applicable, and allowed by existing zoning on the site, these sites will be added to the Future Land Use Map Series and Public School Facilities Element Map Series, as provided for in the general Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and as subsequently amended and restated, with an effective date of December 2008, and subject to the implementing land development regulations to be adopted; and, shall be subject to and the School Board Review (SBR) Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners. Future development of these sites will be subject to the provisions of the aforementioned general Interlocal Agreement and SBR Interlocal Agreement, and subject to the implementing land development regulations. Prior to site acquisition, the Collier County School District will provide notification to property owners as follows: 1) for sites located within the Urban Designated Area of the Future Land Use Element of the Growth Management Plan, notices shall be sent to all owners of property within 500 linear feet of the property lines of the site under consideration for acquisition; 2) for sites not located within the Urban Designated Area of the FLUE of the Growth Management Plan, notices shall be sent to all owners of property within 1,000 linear feet of the property lines of the site under consideration for acquisition. At the public hearing to consider the land acquisition, all public commentary received as a result of these notices will be provided to the Collier County School Board. e. Zoning district provisions for future educational plants: Except to the extent that such would be in conflict with the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District adopted on June 19, 2002, or the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay adopted on October 22, 2002, all future educational plants shall be allowed in zoning districts as follows: Words underlined are added; words stFUGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 6 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 (1) Educational plants are prohibited in the Residential Tourist (RT), Golf Course (GC), Conservation (CON), Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicle Campground (TTRVC), Business Park (BP), and Industrial (I) zoning districts. (2) Educational plants are permitted by right in all other zoning districts. However, for a high school facility to be located in any residential zoning district, or Estates (E) zoning district, or residential component of a PUD, a formal compatibility review and determination is required, as set forth in the general Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and as subsequently amended and restated, with an effective date of December 2008, and the School Board Review (SBR) Interlocal Agreement, adopted on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners. f. Zoning district provisions for future ancillary plants: Except to the extent that such would be in conflict with the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District adopted on June 19, 2002, or the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay adopted on October 22, 2002, all future ancillary plants shall be allowed in zoning districts as follows: (1) Ancillary plants are prohibited in the Residential Single Family (RSF -I through RSF- 6), Mobile Home (ME), Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicle Campground (TTRVC), Golf Course (GC), and Conservation (CON) zoning districts. (2) Ancillary plants are permitted by right in the General Commercial (C -4), Heavy Commercial (C -5), and Industrial (I) zoning districts. (3) Ancillary plants are permitted by conditional use approval in all other zoning districts. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break Objective 6 * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** [Revised text, page 23] Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMAs) are geographically compact areas designated in local government comprehensive plans where intensive development exists, or such development is planned. New development within a TCMA shall occur in a manner that will ensure an adequate level of mobility (as defined in Policy 5.8 of the Transportation Element) and further the achievement of the following identified important state planning goals and policies: discouraging the proliferation of urban sprawl, protecting natural resources, protecting historic resources, maximizing the efficient use of existing public facilities, and promoting public transit, bicycling, walking and other alternatives to the single occupant automobile. Transportation Concurrency Management Areas ai-7e kereb have been established in the specific geographic areas described in Policy 2.5 of this Element. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words stFUsk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 7 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 Policy 6.3: [Revised text, page 24] ," In order to be exempt from link specific concurrency, new residential development or redevelopment within Collier County's designated Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMAs) shall utilize at least two of the following Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies, as may be applicable: a) Including neighborhood commercial uses within a residential project. b) Providing transit shelters within the development (must be coordinated with Collier County Transit). c) Providing bicycle and pedestrian facilities, with connections to abutting commercial properties. 11\ T-1-A.- fF 1 1.10 1- ..,,-« . e) d) Vehieul Providing vehicular access to abutting commercial properties. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 7 [Revised text, page 24] In an effort to support the Dover, Kohl & Partners publication, Toward Better Places: The Community Character Plan for Collier County, Florida, promote smart growth policies, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and adhere to the existing development character of Collier County, the following policies shall be implemented for new development and redevelopment projects, where applicable. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 7.3 [Revised text, page 24] All new and existing developments shall be encouraged to connect their local streets and/or their- interconnection points with adjoining neighborhoods or other developments regardless of land use type. The interconnection of local streets between developments is also addressed in Policy 9.3 of the Transportation Element. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 7.7 [Revised text, page 25] The r„«,«,,, ity Development and >rnvif^ «mental Sen,iees Growth Management Division will continue to research smart growth practices in an effort to improve the future of Collier County by specifically addressing land use and transportation planning techniques for inclusion in future land development regulations. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION SECTION [No change to text — provided for context, page 26] The following section describes the land use designations shown on the Future Land Use Map. These designations generally indicate the types of land uses for which zoning may be requested. Words underlined are added; words str{lGk thmugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 8 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 However, these land use designations do not guarantee that a zoning request will be approved. Requests may be denied by the Board of County Commissioners based on criteria in the Land Development Code or on special studies completed for the County. I. URBAN DESIGNATION * ** * ** * ** * ** A. Urban Mixed Use District * ** * ** * ** * ** [No change to text — provided for context, page 26] * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** [No change to text — provided for context, page 28] * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** B. DENSITY RATING SYSTEM: [No change to text — provided for context, page 47] This Density Rating System is only applicable to areas designated on the Future Land Use Map as: Urban, Urban Mixed Use District; and, on a very limited basis, Agricultural/Rural. It is not applicable to the Urban areas encompassed by the Immokalee Area Master Plan and the Golden Gate Area Master Plan; these two Elements have their own density provisions. The Density Rating System is applicable to that portion of the Urban Coastal Fringe Subdistrict to the extent that the residential density cap of 4 dwelling units per acre is not exceeded, except for the density bonus provisions for Affordable Housing and Transfer of Development Rights, and except as provided for in the Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay. The final determination of permitted density via implementation of this Density Rating System is made by the Board of County Commissioners through an advertised public hearing process (rezone or Stewardship Receiving Area designation). 1. The Density Rating System is applied in the following manner: [Revised text, page 48] a. Within the applicable Urban Designated Areas, a base density of 4 residential dwelling units per gross acre may be allowed, though not an entitlement. This base level of density may be adjusted depending upon the location and characteristics of the project. For purposes of calculating the eligible number of dwelling units for a project (gross acreage multiplied by eligible number of dwelling units per acre), the total number of dwelling units may be rounded up by one unit if the dwelling unit total yields a fraction of a unit .5 or greater. Acreage to be used for calculating density is exclusive of: the commercial and industrial portions of a project, except where authorized in a Subdistrict, such as the Orange Blossom Mixed -Use Subdistrict; and, mixed residential and commercial uses as provided for in the C -1 through C -3 zoning districts in the Collier County Land Development Code; and, portions of a project for land uses having an established equivalent residential density in the Collier County Land Development Code. b. Within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict, the Density Rating System is applicable for the Affordable - workforce Housing Density Bonus only, as specifically provided for in that Subdistrict. Words underlined are added; words stFUGk-through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 9 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 C. Within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay (RLSA), the Density Rating System is applicable for the Affordable- workforce Housing Density Bonus only, as specifically provided for in the RLSA for Stewardship Receiving Areas. d. This Density Rating System only applies to residential dwelling units. This Density Rating System is not applicable to accessory dwellings or accessory structures that are not intended and/or not designed and/or not authorized for permanent occupancy, and is not applicable to accessory dwellings or accessory structures intended for rental or other commercial use; such accessory dwellings and structures include guest houses, servants quarters, mother -in -law's quarters, cabanas, guest suites, and the like. e. All new residential zoning located within Districts, Subdistricts and Overlays identified above that are subject to this Density Rating System shall be consistent with this Density Rating System, except as provided in: 1) Policy 5.1 of the Future Land Use Element. 2) The Urban Mixed Use District for the "vested" Port of the Islands development. 3) The Buckley Mixed Use Subdistrict. 4) The Commercial Mixed Use Subdistrict. 5) The Vanderbilt Beach/Collier Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict. 6) Livingston/Radio Road Commercial Infill Subdistrict. 7) Vanderbilt Beach Road Neighborhood Commercial Subdistrict. 2. Density Bonuses [No change to text — provided for context, page 48] Consistency with the following characteristics may add to the base density. Density bonuses are discretionary, not entitlements, and are dependent upon meeting the criteria for each bonus provision and compatibility with surrounding properties, as well as the rezone criteria in the Land Development Code. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** a. Conversion of Commercial Zoning Bonus: * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** b. Proximity to Mixed Use Activity Center or Interchange Activity Center: [Revised text, page 49] If the project is within one mile of a Mixed Use Activity Center or Interchange Activity Center and located within a residential density band, 3 residential units per gross acre may be added. The density band around a Mixed Use Activity Center or Interchange Activity Center shall be measured by the radial distance from the center of the intersection around which the Mixed Use Activity Center or Interchange Activity Center is situated. If 50% or more of a project is within the density band, the additional density applies to the gross acreage of the entire project. Density bands are designated on the Future Land Use Map and shall not apply within the Estates Words underlined are added; words s#FUsk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 10 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 Designation or for properties within the T- f ff_e Gongest_ie Coastal High Hazard Area. c.Affordable- Workforce Housing Bonus: * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** d. Residential In -fill: * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** e. Roadway Access [Revised text, page 50] If the project has direct access to two or more arterial or collector roads as identified in the Transportation Element, one residential dwelling unit per gross acre may be added. Density credits based on future roadways will be awarded if the developer commits to construct a portion of the roadway (as determined by the County Transportation Department) or the road is scheduled for completion during the first five years of the Capital Improvements Plan. The Roadway Access bonus is not applicable to properties located within the Tr^ffie Congestion Coastal High Hazard Area 3. Density Reduction Consistency with the following characteristic would subtract density: [Revised text, pages 50 -51] a. Traffic Congestion Coastal High Hazard Area If the project lies within the TrNff;,. Congestion Coastal High Hazard Area, an area identified ubje„t to leng r e tr.,ffie eengesfieR-, one dwelling unit per gross acre shall old be subtracted from the eligible base density of four dwelling units per acre - except for those properties within the Coastal High Hazard Area in Section 1, Township 50 South, Range 25 East. The Tr"ffie Congestion 72.,,,...1.,..., Coastal High Hazard Area boundary is e�nerally shown on the Future Land Use Map and is more precisely shown in the Future Land Use Map series; and ,., nsists of all lands lying the orator ast„ 1 Ur-ban Designated n ro , seaward of that a boundary are within the Coastal High Hazard Area. marked by Air—p,,,4 Pulling v,,a (inel ,.1in an eyaension north -te- the - Lee Geufit.�', betrdai=y,.) — Lla- vis Boulevard, Geu *ty Bafn Read, and Ra:alesnak° ee!E Read- eensistent with the Mixed Use AetivLy east, but exel„ of the etAl�,ing T T,-ba deli ,,,,., e of Copeland, D rt of the u L, VuL v[LV1uU1.V Vi ..11V VNLl,'lll£., V1 VLLll <lVJ1�114LV4 areas islands, Plantation island, and Chokeleskee). Pr-epees adjaeefA to the T-fa ffie, Congestion Afea shall be eensider-ed pa-A of the T-Faffie Congestion Area if their- on!y aeeess is to a f 4ming the beund'ai=y of t'Y1'e A&ea; however-, if giCat proper --0.2so has an aeeess point to a fead -not f4ming the - betindafy of the T-r-affie -the T-faff e Congestion - lea- it will not be -sub ject to the density �- re�eta;on. > ufa , er-e, the density r-e"etion shall not apply to developmenis leeated within the South U.S. 41 Words underlined are added; words s#usl through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 11 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** C. Urban Commercial District [No change to text — provided for context, page 53] This District is intended to accommodate almost all new commercial zoning; a variety of residential uses, including higher densities for properties not located within the Urban Coastal Fringe or Urban Residential Fringe Subdistricts; and a variety of non - residential uses. 1. Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict [Revised text, pages 53 -57] Mixed Use Activity Centers have been designated on the Future Land Use Map Series identified in the Future Land Use Element. The locations are based on intersections of major roads and on spacing criteria. When this Plan was originally adopted in 1989, there were 21 Activity Centers. There are now 19 Activity Centers, listed below, which comprise approximately 3,000 acres; this includes 3 Interchange Activity Centers ( #4, 9, 10) which will be discussed separately under the Interchange Activity Center Subdistrict. Two Activity Centers, #19 and 21, have been deleted as they are now within the incorporated City of Marco Island. # 1 Immokalee Road and Airport- Pulling Road # 2 US 41 and Immokalee Road # 3 Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard # 4 I -75 and Immokalee Road (Interchange Activity Center) # 5 US 41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road # 6 Davis Boulevard and Santa Barbara Boulevard # 7 Rattlesnake- Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard # 8 Airport- Pulling Road and Golden Gate Parkway # 9 I -75 and Collier Boulevard and Davis Boulevard (Interchange Activity Center) #101 -75 and Pine Ridge Road (Interchange Activity Center) #11 Vanderbilt Beach Road and Airport- Pulling Road #12 US 41 and Pine Ridge Road #13 Airport- Pulling Road and Pine Ridge Road #14 Goodlette -Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway #15 Golden Gate Parkway and Coronado Boulevard #16 US 41 and Airport- Pulling Road #17 US 41 and Rattlesnake- Hammock Road Words underlined are added; words stfaGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 12 •. 20MV 10 Y. Jim * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** C. Urban Commercial District [No change to text — provided for context, page 53] This District is intended to accommodate almost all new commercial zoning; a variety of residential uses, including higher densities for properties not located within the Urban Coastal Fringe or Urban Residential Fringe Subdistricts; and a variety of non - residential uses. 1. Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict [Revised text, pages 53 -57] Mixed Use Activity Centers have been designated on the Future Land Use Map Series identified in the Future Land Use Element. The locations are based on intersections of major roads and on spacing criteria. When this Plan was originally adopted in 1989, there were 21 Activity Centers. There are now 19 Activity Centers, listed below, which comprise approximately 3,000 acres; this includes 3 Interchange Activity Centers ( #4, 9, 10) which will be discussed separately under the Interchange Activity Center Subdistrict. Two Activity Centers, #19 and 21, have been deleted as they are now within the incorporated City of Marco Island. # 1 Immokalee Road and Airport- Pulling Road # 2 US 41 and Immokalee Road # 3 Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard # 4 I -75 and Immokalee Road (Interchange Activity Center) # 5 US 41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road # 6 Davis Boulevard and Santa Barbara Boulevard # 7 Rattlesnake- Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard # 8 Airport- Pulling Road and Golden Gate Parkway # 9 I -75 and Collier Boulevard and Davis Boulevard (Interchange Activity Center) #101 -75 and Pine Ridge Road (Interchange Activity Center) #11 Vanderbilt Beach Road and Airport- Pulling Road #12 US 41 and Pine Ridge Road #13 Airport- Pulling Road and Pine Ridge Road #14 Goodlette -Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway #15 Golden Gate Parkway and Coronado Boulevard #16 US 41 and Airport- Pulling Road #17 US 41 and Rattlesnake- Hammock Road Words underlined are added; words stfaGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 12 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 # 1 S US 41 and Collier Boulevard #20 US 41 and Wiggins Pass Road The Mixed -Use Activity Center concept is designed to concentrate almost all new commercial zoning in locations where traffic impacts can readily be accommodated, to avoid strip and disorganized patterns of commercial development, and to create focal points within the community. Mixed Use Activity Centers are intended to be mixed -use in character. Further, they are generally intended to be developed at a human - scale, to be pedestrian- oriented, and to be interconnected with abutting projects — whether commercial or residential. Street, pedestrian pathway and bike lane interconnections with abutting properties, where possible and practicable, are encouraged. Allowable land uses in Mixed Use Activity Centers include the full array of commercial uses, residential uses, institutional uses, hotel /motel uses at a maximum density of 26 units per acre, community facilities, and other land uses as generally allowed in the Urban designation. The actual mix of the various land uses shall be determined during the rezoning process based on consideration of the factors listed below. Except as restricted below under the provision for Master Planned Activity Centers, all Mixed Use Activity Centers may be developed with any of the land uses allowed within this Subdistrict. For residential -only development, if a project is located within the boundaries of a Mixed Use Activity Center which is not within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict or- Ufban Coastal Fringe Subd s and is not within the Coastal High Hazard Area, up to 16 residential units per gross acre may be permitted. If such a project is located within the boundaries of a Mixed Use Activity Center which is within the Ufban Coastal Fringe Siibdist6e Coastal High Hazard Area, the eligible density shall be limited to four dwelling units per acre, exe mss ailowed by the densit , rating s .s *o,, If such a project is located within the boundaries of a Mixed Use Activity Center which is within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict, eligible density shall be as allowed by that Subdistrict. For a residential -only project located partially within and partially outside of an Activity Center, the density accumulated from the Activity Center portion of the project may be distributed throughout the project. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** The boundaries of Mixed Use Activity Centers have been delineated on the maps located at the end of this section as part of the Future Land Use Map Series. These map boundaries are the actual, fixed boundaries and cannot be adjusted without a comprehensive plan amendment, except as provided below for Master Planned Activity Centers. Words underlined are added; words StFUGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 13 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 Master Planned Activity Centers Any of the five Mixed Use Activity Centers listed below may be designated as a Master Planned Activity Center, via the rezoning process. A Master Planned Activity Center is one which has a unified plan of development in the form of a Planned Unit Development, Development of Regional Impact or an area -wide Development of Regional Impact. If choosing to designate a Mixed Use Activity Center, or portion thereof, as a Master Planned Activity Center, the property Pr-epeft-y owners within such Mixed Use Activity Centers shall be required to utilize the Master Planned Activity Center process; as provided below. # 2 US 41 and Immokalee Road # 3 Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard # 5 US 41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road # 7 Rattlesnake - Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard #14 Goodlette -Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway In recognition of the benefit to the public road network resulting from the coordination of planned land uses and coordinated access points te the publie road netwe , Master Planned Activity Centers are encouraged through the allowance of flexibility in the boundaries, and thus location of uses permitted within a designated Mixed Use Activity Center. The boundaries of Master Planned Activity Centers depicted on the Future Land Use Map Series are understood to be flexible and subject to modification as provided for below. However, the acreage within the reconfigured Activity Center shall not exceed that within the existing Activity Center. The actual mix of land uses shall be determined using the criteria for other Mixed Use Activity Centers. All of the following criteria must be met for a project to qualify as a Master Planned Activity Center: 1. The applicant shall have unified control of the majority of a quadrant in a designated Activity Center. Majority of the quadrant shall be defined as at least 51% of the privately owned land within any Activity Center quadrant. Hewevef, 0 request a rezening under- the pr-evisions of a Mixed Use Aetivit�, Center- Subdistrict less than 5 0 2. The allowable land uses for a Master Planned Activity Center shall be the same as for other designated Activity Centers; however, a Master Planned Activity Center encompassing the majority of the property in two or more quadrants shall be afforded the flexibility to redistribute a part or all of the allocation from one quadrant to another, to the extent of the unified control. The maximum amount of commercial uses allowed at Activity Center #3 ( Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard) is 40 acres per quadrant for a total of 160 acres Words underlined are added; words struGk thmugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 14 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 maximum in the entire Activity Center; the balance of the land area shall be limited to non - commercial uses as allowed in Mixed Use Activity Centers. The maximum amount of commercial uses allowed at Activity Center #7 (Rattlesnake Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard) is 40 acres per quadrant, except that the northeast quadrant may have a total of 59 acres, for a total of 179 acres maximum in the entire Activity Center; the balance of the land area shall be limited to non- commercial uses as allowed in Mixed Use Activity Centers. With respect to the +/- 19 acres in the northeast quadrant of Activity Center #7, said acreage lying adjacent to the east of the Hammock Park Commerce Center PUD, commercial development (exclusive of the allowed "1/4 mile support medical uses ") shall be limited to a total of 185,000 square feet of the following uses: personal indoor self - storage facilities — this use shall occupy no greater than 50% of the total (185,000) building square feet; offices for various contractor/builder construction trade specialists inclusive of the offices of related professional disciplines and services that typically serve those construction businesses or otherwise assist in facilitating elements of a building and related infrastructure, including but not limited to architects, engineers, land surveyors and attorneys — these offices of related professional disciplines and services shall occupy no greater than 50% of the total (185,000) building square feet; warehouse space for various contractor/builder construction trades occupants; mortgage and land title companies; related businesses including but not limited to lumber and other building materials dealers, paint, glass, and wallpaper stores, garden supply stores — all as accessory uses only, accessory to offices for various contractor/builder construction trade specialists or accessory to warehouse space for various contractor/builder construction trades occupants; management associations of various types of buildings or provision of services to buildings /properties; and, fitness centers. The maximum amount of commercial uses allowed at Activity Center #14 (Goodlette -Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway) shall have a f is 45 acresi fer eammer-eial use, the balance of the land uses shall be limited to non- commercial uses as allowed in Mixed Use Activity Centers. 3. The location and configuration of all land uses within a Master Planned Activity Center shall be compatible with and related to existing site features, surrounding development, and existing natural and manmade constraints. Commercial uses shall be oriented so as to provide coordinated and functional transportation access to major roadways serving the Activity Center, and functionally related or integrated with surrounding land uses and the planned transportation network. 4. Adjacent properties within the Activity Center that are not under the unified control of the applicant shall be considered and appropriately incorporated (i.e. pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular interconnections) into the applicant's Master Plan. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words struGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 15 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 II. AGRICULTURAL/RURAL DESIGNATION [No change to text — provided for context, page 66] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** A. Agricultural/Rural Mixed Use District [No change to text — provided for context, page 67] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** B. Rural Fringe Mixed Use District [No change to text — provided for context, page 69] The Rural Fringe Mixed Use District is identified on Future Land Use Map. This District consists of approximately 93,600 acres, or 7% of Collier County's total land area. Significant portions of this District are adjacent to the Urban area or to the semi - rural, rapidly developing, large -lot North Golden Gate Estates platted lands. Agricultural land uses within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District do not represent a significant portion of the County's active agricultural lands. As of the date of adoption of this Plan Amendment, the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District consists of more than 5,550 tax parcels, and includes at least 3,835 separate and distinct property owners. Alternative land use strategies have been developed for the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, in part, to consider these existing conditions. The Rural Fringe Mixed Use District provides a transition between the Urban and Estates Designated lands and between the Urban and Agricultural/Rural and Conservation designated lands farther to the east. The Rural Fringe Mixed Use District employs a balanced approach, including both regulations and incentives, to protect natural resources and private property rights, providing for large areas of open space, and allowing, in designated areas, appropriate types, density and intensity of development. The Rural Fringe Mixed Use District allows for a mixture of urban and rural levels of service, including limited extension of central water and sewer, schools, recreational facilities, commercial uses and essential services deemed necessary to serve the residents of the District. In order to preserve existing natural resources, including habitat for listed species, to retain a rural, pastoral, or park -like appearance from the major public rights -of- way within this area, and to protect private property rights, the following innovative planning and development techniques are required and/or encouraged within the District. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** 1. Transfer of Development Rights (TDR), and Sending, Neutral, and Receiving Designations: [No change to text — provided for context, page 69] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words StFUGk thsugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 16 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 C) Sending Lands: Sending Lands are those lands that have the highest degree of environmental value and sensitivity and generally include significant wetlands, uplands, and habitat for listed species. [No change to text — provided for context, page 76] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** 6. Early Entry TDR Bonus: An Early Entry TDR Bonus shall be available in the form of an additional one TDR Credit for each base TDR Credit severed from Sending Lands from March 5, 2004, onward for a period of six and One half ten years after the adoption of the LDC amendment implementing this provision, or until March 27, 2012- September 27, 2015. Early Entry TDR Bonus Credits may be used after the termination of the bonus period. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** 7. Permitted Uses: Permitted uses are limited to the following: [No change to text — provided for context, page 77] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** [Revised text, pages 77 -78] f) Essential Services necessary to serve permitted uses identified in Section 5-a-) 7.a through 5-e) 7.e� such as ... * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** 8. Conditional Uses: [Revised text, page 78] a) The following uses are conditionally permitted subject to approval through a public hearing process: (1) Essential services not identified above in 4) 7.f). Within one year, Collier County will review essential services currently allowed in the Land Development Code and will define those uses intended to be conditionally permitted in Sending designated lands. During this one -year period or if necessary until a comprehensive plan amendment identifying conditionally permitted essential services, no conditional uses for essential services within Sending designated lands shall be approved. (2) Public facilities, including solid waste and resource recovery facilities, and public vehicle and equipment storage and repair facilities, shall be permitted within Section 25, Township 49S, Range 26E, on lands adjacent to the existing County landfill. This shall not be interpreted to allow for the expansion of the landfill into Section 25 for the purpose of solid waste disposal. Words underlined are added; words stFUGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 17 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 (3) Commercial uses accessory to permitted uses . 7.a), 7.c) and 7.d), such as retail sales of produce accessory to farming, or a restaurant accessory to a park or preserve, so long as restrictions or limitations are imposed to insure the commercial use functions as an accessory, subordinate use. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** 4. Exemptions from the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Development Standard — [Revised text, page 84] The requirements, limitations and allowances of this District shall not apply to, affect or limit the continuation of existing uses. Existing uses shall include: those uses for which all required permits were issued prior to June 19, 2002; or projects for which a Conditional use or- Rezone petition has been approved by the County prior to June 19, 2002; or, projects for which a Rezone petition has been approved by the County prior to June 19, 2002 — inclusive of all lands not zoned A, Rural Agricultural; or, land use petitions for which a completed application has been submitted prior to June 19, 2002. The continuation of existing uses shall include on -site expansions of those uses if such expansions are consistent with or clearly ancillary to the existing uses. Hereafter, such previously approved developments shall be deemed to be consistent with the Plan's Goals, Objectives and Policies and for the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, and they may be built out in accordance with their previously approved plans. Changes to these previous approvals shall also be deemed to be consistent with the Plan's Goals, Policies and Objectives for the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District as long as they do not result in an increase in development density or intensity. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** V. OVERLAYS AND SPECIAL FEATURES [No change to text — provided for context, page 87] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** H. Coastal High Hazard Area: [Revised text, page 120] Policy 12.2.5 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element (CCME) defines the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA). The CHHA boundary is generally depicted on the Future Land Use Map and is more precisely shown in the Future Land Use Map series; all lands lying seaward of that boundary are within the CHHA. New rezones to permit mobile home development shall not be allowed within the CHHA. The Capital Improvement Element and Conservation and Coastal Management Element both contain policies pertaining to the expenditure of public funds for public facilities within the CHHA. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Future Land Use Map Series [Revised text, final page of FLUE text] Add new Future Land Use Map Series map: Words underlined are added; words s#n3sk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 18 EAR -based GMP Amendments Future Land Use Element — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -21 -12 Future Land Use Map Activity Center Index Map * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Collier Boulevard Community Facility Subdistrict Map Coastal High Hazard Area Map Coastal High Hazard Area Comparison Map * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Future Land Use Map and Map Series [Revised and new maps, following FLUE text] a. Amend countywide Future Land Use Map (FLUM) to: 1. Delete Traffic Congestion Area boundary (correlates to changes in Density Rating System) 2. Revise Coastal High Hazard Area boundary (correlates to changes in Policy 12.2.5 of Conservation and Coastal Management Element and changes in Density Rating System) b. Create new Coastal High Hazard Area Map depicting revised Coastal High Hazard Area boundary — generalized boundary to correlate with that depicted on countywide FLUM and more precise boundary (correlates to changes in Policy 12.2.5 of Conservation and Coastal Management Element, revised CHHA boundary on countywide FLUM, and changes in Density Rating System) C. Create new Coastal Hizh Hazard Area Comparison Mai depicting revised Coastal High Hazard Area boundary — generalized boundary to correlate with that depicted on countywide FLUM and more precise boundary — and the now existing (to become former) CHHA boundary for comparison purposes (correlates to changes in Policies 6. 1.1 and 12.2.5 of Conservation and Coastal Management Element and revised CHHA boundary on countywide FLUM) Exhibit A FLUE to BCC - EAR -based amendments Transmittal Recommendation - 3 -21 -12 G:ICDES Planning ServiceslComprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSOCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments8ementsTLUE_BCC trans - DW dwlcs3 -22 -12 Words underlined are added; words etFUsl through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 19 r� V C) W a ¢ W ¢ M ¢ W f 48 S I T 47 S I T 48 o � t g � a r � < V tl g3g a t q z W " F 8Y r <, � a z. p Y M. 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J T � a , � l j acs w O 846 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Goal, Objectives and Policies Golden Gate Area Master Plan (GGAMP) GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES [Revised text, page 4] GOAL 1: [Revised text, page 4] TO GUIDE LAND USE AND PUBLIC FACILITY DECISION MAKING Zx B A r ART!' PiG AND TO BALANCE THE NEED TO PROVIDE BASIC SERVICES WITH NATURAL RESOURCE CONCERNS THROUGH A WELL PLANNED MIX OF COMPATIBLE LAND USES WHICH ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE, AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE LOCAL RESIDENTS. OBJECTIVE 1.1: [Restructured to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 4] Unless ethefwise pefmitted in this Mastef Plan, ne-A, or- revised uses of lend shall be eensistent with designatiens outlined on the Golden Gate Area Fu:kwe ha6d Use Map. The Golden Gate ATea Futffe Land Use Map and ea"anion Future Land Use Designations, Distfiets,—aild S,abdistfiets shall be binding on all development orders effeetive with the adeption ef this Maste Plan. Sta-ndar-ds and pefmit4ed tises for- Gelden Gate Afea Fut�e Land Use Distfiets and OBJECTIVE 1.1: Develop new or revised uses of land shall e consistent with designations outlined on the Golden Gate Area Future Land Use Map and provisions found in the Land Use Designation Description Section of this Element. Policy 1.1.0.1: The Policies under the above Objective shall identify the Future Land Use Designations, Districts, and Subdistricts for the Golden Gate Area. Policy 1.1.0.2: The Land Use Designation Description Section of this Element shall provide the standards and permitted uses for Golden Gate Area Future Land Use Districts and Subdistricts. Policy 1.1.0.3 The Golden Gate Area Future Land Use Map and companion Future Land Use Designations, Districts, and Subdistricts shall be binding on all development orders unless otherwise permitted in this Master Plan effective with the adoption of this Master Plan. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words struck threugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 Exhibit. "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 OBJECTIVE 1.3: [Restructured to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 6] The GouF,�, shall eefAi i ue to „ Protect and preserve the valuable natural resources within the Golden Gate area. of the Collier- rte°ufA , Gens ,,atie,, and Coastal r4.,,..,.,,°,, efA Et°..,, Policy 1.3.0.1: The County shall protect and preserve natural resources within the Golden Gate area in accordance with the Objectives and Policies contained within Goals 6 and 7 of the Collier County Conservation and Coastal Management Element. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 1.4: [Restructured to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 6] Pffetigh the enfer-eement of the Land Develepmen4 Code and the housing and building eades-, Collier- County shall eenliFme to P Provide a living environment within the Golden Gate Area, which is aesthetically acceptable and °yes protects the quality of life. Policy 1.4.0.1: [Revised text, page 6] Collier Coun shall provide a living environment that is aesthetically accgptable and ewes protects the quality of life through the enforcement of the Land rode and *'° applicable codes and laws. Policy 1.4.1: [Revised text, page 6] The County's Code Enforcement Board shall strictly enforce the Land Development Code and other applicable codes and laws to control the illegal storage of machinery, vehicles and junk, and the illegal operation of commercial activities within the Golden Gate Area. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** COUNTY GOAL 2: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal", revised text, page 7] 1RECOGMZES THAT- THE • . GOLDEN ♦ • _ ♦ . 1_ _ ♦ • ♦ • • i ♦ . WAMPM _ IF TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE AREA WHICH LIES SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 75 (ALLIGATOR ALLEY) TO US 41 (EAST TRAIL) IS AN AREA OF SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY AND IS BIOLOGICALLY AND HYDROLOGICALLY IMPORTANT THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE PICAYUNE STRAND RESTORATION PROJECT AS PART OF THE FEDERAL SAVE OUR EVERGLADES PROGRAM. BASED UPON SUCH CONDITIONS, THE STATE HAS ACQUIRED OWNERSHIP OF ALL LANDS Words underlined are added; words StFuGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 2 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 WITHIN THE SOUTHERN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES (SGGE) PICAYUNE STRAND RESTORATION PROJECT AREA. [Deleted text, page 7] :FO!Iey 4.4-.4 [Deleted text, page 7] puteh *adi,,,, will eeRtinue. D""""'•'•'- [Deleted text, page 7] expaf ded ifAe SGGE. D"''""'•' •3- [Deleted text, page 7] expanded into SGGE. Poliey 2.1-.4-- [Deleted text, page 7] The County shall apply Chaptef , , acsry - -midrccgcrrcccrorrs -rorZrreDcrtr Area of Gfitioal Sta4e Cefieefa" to these Cielden Gate Estates thfits leeated A,ithifi the Big OBrECTIVE 2.21 [Deleted text, page 7] p "1°""'•2•' - [Deleted text, page 8] The County shall dir-eet inquiries and fnake infefmatiefi available regarding eptions for- the sale > to the Flefida DEP, . Poliey • [Deleted text, page 8] Collier- Geun�y shall eantinue to implefneat a system fef f pheations for- development in SGGE, N4ie . .:71 inelude the f 11 pr-eeedufes: ill FIE Words underlined are added; words stF Gk tin are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan — BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 r MMIMMI!se!s�! :rr�E . • • . \ I NINE • \-. . • Y. p walam WA MM \ - • PIPWR • GOAL 3: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal ", revised text, page 9] TO PROVIDE FOR BASIC COMMERCIAL SERVICES FOR PURPOSES OF SERVING THE RURAL NEEDS OF GOLDEN GATE ESTATES RESIDENTS, SHORTENING VEHICULAR TRIPS, AND PRESERVING RURAL CHARACTER. OBJECTIVE 3.1: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 9] mMeet the locational and rural design criteria contained within the Estates Designation, Estates - Mixed Use District, Neighborhood Center Subdistrict of this Golden Gate Area Master Plan Element, of the Collier County Growth Management Plan when considering the placement and designation of Neighborhood Centers within Golden Gate Estates shaR. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** GOAL 4: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal ", revised text, page 10] COLLIER GOtNrTY P TS A�P TG EFFORTS AgT141N GOLDEN GATE CITY CITY S14ALL SE TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE A MIX OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL LAND USES WITHIN GOLDEN GATE CITY THAT PROVIDES FOR THE BASIC NEEDS OF BOTH THE LOCAL RESIDENTS AND THE RESIDENTS OF THE SURROUNDING AREA. OBJECTIVE 4.1: [Restructured to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 10] Development and fedevelopment within Golden Gate City shall feetis on the pr-evisiefl--af fesidei4ial a-ad eemmer-eial !a-Ed ttses that meets the needs of the stiffetmding area. Provide for residential and commercial land uses that meet the needs of the surrounding area in the development and redevelopment within Golden Gate City. Words underlined are added; words stFUGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 4 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 4.0.1: Development and redevelopment within Golden Gate City shall be guided by the residential and commercial needs of the surrounding area_ Policy 4.1.1: [Revised text, page 10] By 2006, Collier County shall develop an implementation schedule for the creation of a community - planning program for Golden Gate City. The implementation schedule shall take into consideration the following issues: a) Affordable housing based upon home ownership; b) Commercial re- vitalization, to include: i. Sidewalks ii. Traffic calming measures iii. Improved street lighting; c) Neighborhood parks, open space and recreational centers; d) Crime reduction; e) Consistent enforcement of land development regulations; and, f) Improved lighting for streets and parking areas. Policy 4.1.2: [Revised text, page 10] By 2006, Collier County shall begin to examine, by holding community meetings, the feasibility of establishing neighborhood -based planning programs within Golden Gate City that focus on the unique or distinct features of the different portions of the community. While focusing on distinct areas within the community, such neighborhood planning efforts as may be established shall not neglect Golden Gate City as a whole. Policy 4.1.3: [Revised text, page 10] By 2006, Collier County shall examine the feasibility of crafting land development regulations specific to the Golden Gate City community. Such regulations shall focus on the unique circumstances of this community. GOAL 5: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal ", revised text, page 11] FUTURE GROWTH ACfY.rY.��'ENTL �gll'�t`t•f'Y-'AgT_HjN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 3rrrr r Tmxr� --�c,*xzzz,r- ��zrrr�� -nza� TO BALANCE THE DESIRE BY RESIDENTS FOR URBAN AMENITIES WITHIN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES WITH THE PRESERVATION OF THE AREA'S RURAL CHARACTER, AS DEFINED BY WOODED LOTS, THE KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK, THE ABILITY TO GROW CROPS, WILDLIFE ACTIVITY, LOW - DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND LIMITATIONS ON COMMERCIAL AND CONDITIONAL USES. Words underlined are added; words struck thmug# are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 5 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 OBJECTIVE 5.1: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 11] By 2006, the - Eerier - County Land Development Gede shall be amended to p Provide for new commercial development within Neighborhood Centers. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 5.2: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 11] Balance the provision of public infrastructure shall be balan° °a with the need to preserve the rural character of Golden Gate Estates. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.2.2: [Revised text, page 12] The Collier County Parks and Recreation Department shall create a public network of greenway corridors within Golden Gate Estates that interconnects public lands and permanently protected green space. The first segmei:A of gfeenway shall be in plae° by 2006. The greenway network shall consist of interconnected trails and paths which allow people to move about the Estates Area by means other than motorized vehicles. All greenways shall be constructed within existing or future public rights -of -way. In creating the greenway network, the County shall not employ eminent domain proceedings. Policy 5.2.3: [Revised text, page 12] Recognizing the existing residential nature of the land uses surrounding the planne I -75 interchange at Golden Gate Parkway, as well as the restrictions on conditional uses of the Conditional Uses Subdistrict of the Golden Gate Area Master Plan, there shall be no further commercial zoning for properties abutting Golden Gate Parkway between Livingston Road and Santa Barbara Boulevard. No new commercial uses shall be permitted on properties abutting streets accessing Golden Gate Parkway within the above - defined segment. This policy shall not apply to that existing portion of the Golden Gate Estates Commercial Infill Subdistrict, which is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Golden Gate Parkway and Santa Barbara Boulevard. OBJECTIVE 5.3: [Restructured to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 12] By 2006, the Collier- County Land Development Code shall be amended, as neeessaf�-, so as t" Provide for the protection of the rural character of Golden Gate Estates. Policy 5.3.0.1: These Rural character protection provisions shall provide for the preservation of such rural amenities as, but not limited to, wooded lots, the keeping of livestock, the ability to grow crops, wildlife activity, and low - density residential development. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; wordsStFUGk threugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 6 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 5.3.2: [Revised text, page 12] The Land Development Code shall continue to allow and further encourage the preservation of native vegetation and wildlife indigenous to the Estates Area. GOAL 6: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal ", revised text, page 13] TO PROVIDE FOR A SAFE AND EFFICIENT COUNTY AND LOCAL ROADWAY NETWORK, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME SEEKING TO PRESERVE THE RURAL CHARACTER OF GOLDEN GATE ESTATES IN FUTURE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE GOLDEN GATE AREA SHALL. OBJECTIVE 6.1: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 13] The Collier Geu*ty Tr-anspei4atien Division i" eentinue to i Increase the number of route alternatives for traffic moving through the Golden Gate Area in both east -west and north -south directions, consistent with neighborhood traffic safety considerations, and consistent with the preservation of the area's rural character. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 6.1.2: [Revised text, page 13] Collier County shall continue to coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation to inifiate implement a study of a potential interchange in the vicinity of I -75 and Everglades Boulevard. OBJECTIVE 6.2: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 13] Increase linkages within the local road system for the purposes of limiting traffic on arterials and major collectors within Golden Gate Estates, shortening vehicular trips, and increasing overall road system capacity, the County will aetively work to * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 6.3: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 13] Ceder -E Coordinate with local emergency services officials in planning and constructing road improvements within Golden Gate Estates and Golden Gate City to ensure that the access needs of fire department, police and emergency management personnel and vehicles are met. Policy 6.3.1: [Revised text, page 14] Beginning in 2005 + The Collier County Transportation Planning Depaftmen: Section shall hold at least one annual public meeting with Golden Gate Area emergency services providers and the local civic association in order to ensure that emergency needs are addressed during the acquisition of right -of -way for design and construction of road improvements. Words underlined are added; words StFUGk thmugh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 7 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Policy 6.3.2: [Revised text, page 14] Beginning in 2005, t The Collier County Transportation Planning Depaftment Section shall continue to coordinate with Golden Gate Area emergency services providers to prioritize necessary road improvements related to emergency evacuation needs. GOAL 7: [Rephrased to improve format as a "goal ", revised text, page 15] ) TAE TO PROTECTED THE LIVES AND PROPERTY OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER GOLDEN GATE AREA, AS WELL AS THE HEALTH OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES THAT PREPARE FOR, MITIGATE, AND RESPOND TO, NATURAL AND MANMADE DISASTERS. OBJECTIVE 7.1: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 15] Maintain and implement public information programs through the Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services, Collier County Sheriff's Department, Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District, and other appropriate agencies, will eenti u *° to inform residents and visitors of the Greater Golden Gate Area regarding the means to prevent, prepare for, and cope with, disaster situations. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 7.1.3: [Revised text, page 15] By-2885,-4 The Collier County V V,l.G.l l y Development and Environmental Sen,iees Land Development Services Department of the Growth Management Division shall evaluate the Land Development Code for Golden Gate Estates and shall eliminate any requirements that are found to be inconsistent with acceptable fire prevention standards. This evaluation process shall be coordinated with the Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District and the Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 7.2: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 15] Ensure that the needs of these enAit es all applicable emergency services providers to are included and shall b coordinated with in the overall public project design for capital improvement projects within the Golden Gate Area. Policy 7.2.1: [Revised text, page 15] Preparation of Collier County's annual Schedule of Capital Improvements for projects within the Golden Gate Area shall be coordinated with planners, or the agents or representatives with planning responsibilities, from the Fire Districts, public and private utilities, Emergency Medical Services Department and the Collier County Sheriff's Department to ensure that public project designs are consistent with the needs of these agencies. Policy 7.2.2: Words underlined are added; words strusk thsugh are deleted. [Revised text, page 16] TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 8 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Planners, or the agents or representatives with planning responsibilities, from the Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District, Collier County Emergency Medical Services Department and the Collier County Sheriff's Department s a44 will receive copies of pre - construction plans for capital improvement projects in the Golden Gate Area and shall will be invited to review and comment on plans for the public projects. OBJECTIVE 7.3: [Rephrased to improve format as an "objective ", revised text, page 16] V hile- the - Geufrt�, T-r-anspe3 on Planning PepaftfflepA - 'rS --in the pr -eeess of _d Developil+g strategies through the County Growth Management Division — Planning and Regulation for the enhancement of roadway interconnection within Golden Gate City and the Estates Area, including interim measures to assure interconnection shall be deve epe . Policy 7.3.1: [Revised text, page 16] By 2006, t The Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services, the Collier County Transportation Division, Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District, and other appropriate Federal, State or local agencies, shall begin establishing one or more of the following routes for emergency evacuation purposes: a. An I -75 Interchange at in the vicinity of Everglades Boulevard. b. Improved emergency access from Everglades Boulevard to I -75. c. Construction of a north -south bridge on 23`d Street, SW, between White Boulevard and Golden Gate Boulevard. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 7.3.4: [Revised text, page 16] �p.gi g in 2006, County -owned property within Golden Gate Estates shall be subject to an active, on -going management plan to reduce the damage caused by wildfires originating from County -owned properties. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words StFUGk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 9 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Land Use Designation Description Section Estates - Mixed Use District: Conditional Uses Subdistrict [Revised text, pages 31 - 34] 2. ESTATES DESIGNATION A. Estates - Mixed Use District 3. Conditional Uses Subdistrict Various types of conditional uses are permitted in the Estates zoning district within the Golden Gate Estates area. In order to control the location and spacing of new conditional uses, one of the following four sets of criteria shall be met: a) Essential Services Conditional Use Provisions: Those Essential Services Conditional Uses, as identified within Section 2.01.03 G. of the Collier County Land Development Code, may be allowed anywhere within the Estates Zoning District, except as prohibited in certain Neighborhood Centers, and are defined as: • electric or gas generating plants, • effluent tanks, • major re -pump stations, • sewage treatment plants, including percolation ponds, • hospitals and hospices, • water aeration or treatment plants, • governmental facilities (except for those Permitted Uses identified in Section 2.01.03 of the Land Development Code), • public water supply acquisition, withdrawal, or extraction facilities, and • public safety service facilities, and other similar facilities. Provision Assessment: This provision, in varying iterations, has existed in the GGAMP since its adoption in 1991 and remains appropriate. However, the LDC reference and/or list of uses may not encompass all essential services, e.g. communication towers which are listed in LDC Sec. 2.01.03 G., Sec. 5.05.09, and in various zoning districts. Additionally, the reference to the Estates zoning district fails to capture all zoning districts found in the Golden Gate Estates area, e.g. P, Public Use zoning at Max Hasse Park. The County recommends revising the LDC reference and/or list of essential services uses to encompass all essential services uses relevant to the Golden Gate Estates area, and expanding the referenced zoning district listed to encompass all relevant zoning districts in Golden Gate Estates and/or adding reference to the Estates Designation. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words r'^ U^g„ are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 10 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 Land Use Designation Description Section Estates — Commercial District: Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict [Revised text, pages 38 — 40] 2. ESTATES DESIGNATION B. Estates — Commercial District 3. Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict Recognizing the unique development pattern and characteristics of surrounding land uses, the Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict has been designated on the Golden Gate Area Future Land Use Map. The Subdistrict is comprised of the following properties: Tract 71, Golden Gate Estates, Unit 23; and the East 165 feet of Tract 54, Golden Gate Estates, Unit 23. See Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict Map. a) The Criteria for the Subdistrict are as follows: All commercial development is encouraged to be in the form of a PUD. Projects directly abutting Estates zoned property shall provide, at a minimum, a 75 -foot buffer of retained native vegetation in which no parking or water management uses are permitted; except that, when abutting conditional uses no such buffer is required. Shared parking shall be required with adjoining developments whenever possible. b) Limitation of Uses - Uses shall be limited to the following: • Automobile Service Station; • Barber & Beauty Shops; • Convenience Stores; • Drug Stores; • Food Markets; • Hardware Stores; • Laundries - Self Service Only; • Post Offices and Professional Offices; • Repair Shops - Radio, TV, Small Appliances and Shoes; • Restaurants, including fast food restaurants but not drive -in restaurants • Shopping Center; • Veterinary Clinics with no outside kenneling. Provision Assessment: The specific list of uses in this subdistrict has existed in the GGAMP since its adoption in 1991 and was taken from a PUD approved prior to 1991. On April 14, 2009, the BCC approved an Appeal of a Zoning Verification Letter (Resolution 2009 -99) having the effect of allowing all uses of the C -2 zoning district in the LDC at that time, under the term "shopping center." Words underlined are added; words dough are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 11 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Golden Gate Area Master Plan - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -14 -12 The County recommends replacing the term "shopping center" with reference to C -2 uses (perhaps, "All Permitted Uses of the C -2, Convenience Commercial, zoning district in the Collier County Land Development Code, Ordinance 04 -41, as amended, as of April 14, 2009 "). EAR - GGAMP — BCC Transmittal FINAL updated to March 30, 2012 — 2:11 PM G:=ES Planning Services\Comprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSIBCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments\Elements\GGAMP_BCC trans - CS1Exhibit A GGAMP to BCC - EAR -based GMPAs.docx CS Words underlined are added; words stntekt#reagh are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Economic Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 Goal, Objectives and Policies Economic Element GOAL: [No change to text, page 2] COLLIER COUNTY WILL ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A DIVERSIFIED AND STABLE ECONOMY BY PROVIDING A POSITIVE BUSINESS CLIMATE THAT ASSURES MAXIMUM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHILE MAINTAINING A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE. OBJECTIVE 1 (The Conservation and Enhancement of Natural, Cultural and Social Resources): [Revised text, page 2] Collier County will encourage the conservation and enhancement of those natural, cultural, and social resources that are inter represent the f , ndatie to maintaining and expanding that portion of the County's economy which largely relies on seasonal residents and short term visitors and retired residents, r t, particularly the recreation, hospitality and tourism industries t oriented in order to place the County in a an advantageous eempetitive position to enable the retain ention and expand sien -e€ these and other similar or related businesses opportunities. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 1.2: [Revised text, page 2] Collier County will support the opportunity for development and establishment of hospitals, nursing homes and additional medical related research and manufacturing facilities in order to promote a continuum of care to enhance the quality of life throughout the County. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 2 (Expanding and Enhancing the Hospitality and Tourism Industry): [Revised text, page 3] Collier County will support programs that are designed to expand and enhance the tourism industry. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3 (New and Existing Industries): [No change to text, page 3] Collier County will support programs which are designed to promote and encourage the recruitment of new industry as well as the expansion and retention of existing industries in order to diversify the County's economic base. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Words underlined are added; words strums are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Economic Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 Policy 3.3: [Revised text, page 3] Collier County will supgert the prepare atien ocean annual report on the progress of economic development and diversification, in the County, specifically as it relates to achieving the objectives set forth in the five -year economic development plan referenced in Policy 3.1 * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 3.8: [Revised text, page 4] Collier County, in coordination with appropriate entities, will continue programs that encourage and assist in the location of new companies that build on, but not limited to the traditional economic base of Tourism, Retail Trade, Construction and the jzrowina areas of Health and Life Sciences and Computer Software and Services. Poliey [Deleted policy, page 4] Collier- Geunt�, will suppe4 the preparation ef an a+mual fepeft en the pfogy-ess of existing industry . tfaditional industfy stafts. Policy 3.9 10: [Renumbered policy, page 4] Policy 3.10 4: [Renumbered policy, page 4] Policy 3.112: [Renumbered policy, page 4] Policy 3.12 2: [Renumbered policy, page 4] PoKey 3.14— [Relocated policy, page 4] inelude- ------ Policy 3.13 5: Policy 3.14 6: [Renumbered policy, page 5] [Renumbered policy, page 5] Policy 3.15: [New policy, page 5] Collier County will obtain and monitor the County's unemployment rate from the United States Department of Labor. Words underlined are added; words struck through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 2 �WIN�I _ �►AMN111791M Policy 3.13 5: Policy 3.14 6: [Renumbered policy, page 5] [Renumbered policy, page 5] Policy 3.15: [New policy, page 5] Collier County will obtain and monitor the County's unemployment rate from the United States Department of Labor. Words underlined are added; words struck through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 2 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Economic Element- BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -1 -12 OBJECTIVE 4: (Nonprofit and Civic Organizations and Local Groups/Programs): [Revised text, page 5] Recognizing the significant economic and social benefits and the overall quality of place attributable in large part to the vast array of nonprofit organizations civic and community associations, and other local grow sp and programs in Collier County and in the southwest Florida region, the County, where appropriate, will support the community involvement efforts and economic development goals of such organizations, associations, groups and programs. , eivie asseeiations and leeal groups and programs. Pohe3 4.1- [Deleted policy, page 5] Pofiey 4.22: [Deleted policy, page 5] Pte: [Deleted policy, page 5] Collier- C -A;y it "YY .,t the eeenefnie de of f e fts of l alizea efganizations. Policy 4.1: [New policy, page 5] Collier County will support, where appropriate, the economic development; initiatives of regional nonprofit organizations, goals and efforts of countywide organizations and efforts of localized organizations. OBJECTIVE 5 (Expansion and Development of Educational Facilities and Programs): [No change to text, page 5] Collier County will encourage the expansion and development of educational facilities and programs that complement economic development and diversification. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 6 (Development Regulations): [No change to text, page 5] Collier County will maintain a system of development regulations that will promote the accomplishment of the goals, objectives, and policies of this Element. EAR -EE - CCPC Workshop Draft 9 -16 -11 / Transmittal FINAL DRAFT / BCC Transmittal FINAL updated to March 30, 2012 G:ICDES Planning Services\Comprehensive12011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSIBCC transmittal - ear -based gmp amendments\Elements\Economic -BCC trans - MB- cs\ExhibitA Economic to BCC - EAR -based GMPAs.docx MB /cs Words underlined are added; words strdsk through are deleted. TRANSMITTAL FINAL - BCC 4 -24 -12 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Public School Facilities Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 Goals, Objectives and Policies Public Schools Facilities Element (PSFE) GOAL: [Goal provided for contextual purposes only; no change proposed, page 3] TO PROVIDE FOR COORDINATED PLANNING BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TO ESTABLISH A SCHOOL CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO ENSURE ADEQUATE SCHOOL CAPACITY IS AVAILABLE TO ACCOMMODATE ENROLLMENT DEMAND AS IDENTIFIED IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S FINANCIALLY FEASIBLE FIVE -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 2: [Objective provided for contextual purposes only; no change proposed, page 3] The County, in cooperation with the School District, shall ensure a school concurrency evaluation is performed on all non - exempt residential development to verify that new students can be accommodated within the adopted level of service standard established for each school type as measured within a CSA. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.3 [Deleted text, pages 5 & 6] The County, through its land development regulations, and in conjunction with the School District, shall establish a school concurrency review process for all residential development projects that are not exempt under Policy 2.2 of this Element. The following are the minimum review process requirements for all non - exempt residential development: A. Submittal of a residential development application including a School Impact Analysis (SIA) to the County for sufficiency review. B. Determination of completeness by the County. If deemed complete, the County shall transmit the application, including the SIA, to the School District for review. C. Review of the application, by the School District, for available capacity, and issuance of a School Capacity Availability Determination Letter (SCADL) within 20 days after receipt of a complete application from the County. The School District shall identify the following in the SCADL: 1. Available capacity within the affected CSA. 2. If capacity is not available within the affected CSA, the available capacity within one or more of the adjacent CSAs. (If the affected CSA does not contain a particular school type (elementary, middle, high), the adjacent CSAs shall be evaluated for available capacity.) Words underlined are added; words stfu& through are deleted TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 1 Exhibit "A" EAR -based GMP Amendments Public School Facilities Element - BCC Transmittal Hearing 3 -16 -12 3. If capacity is not available in the adjacent CSAs, the School District shall indicate that the development is not in compliance with the adopted LOSS and offer the applicant the opportunity to negotiate a mitigation plan within a 90 day period. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Poliey 2.5-- [Deleted text, page 6] :Within one (1) year- f�em the effeetive date of the Seheel Gonetiffeney GfevAh Management Plan amendfnents, the County shall adopt sehool eenetiffeney Hto its hand Development * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3: [Objective provided for contextual purposes only; no change proposed, page 7] The County and the School District will: coordinate the location of public schools with the Future Land Use Map and map series to ensure that existing and proposed school facilities are located consistent with existing and proposed residential areas they serve and are proximate to appropriate existing and future land uses, and serve as community focal points; coordinate the location of public school facilities relative to the location of other public facilities such as parks, libraries and community centers to the extent possible; coordinate existing and planned public school facilities with the plans for supporting infrastructure; establish a monitoring group; and address coordination on emergency preparedness issues. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 3.6: [Revised text, page 8] The County, and the School District; shall collaborate with their jointly appointed Citizen Advisory Group establish a Citizen Advise,.., n..,.,,~ (GAG) G) to monitor planning and school concurrency in Collie-- r au*ty Words underlined are added; words stFusk thmugh are deleted TRANSMITTAL FINAL — BCC 4 -24 -12 2 H m 2 x W i 0000�® El o O o� ®o ® ❑p �� > a a i °- o a F loo ♦ i i std ZU W ♦ a a N$c N Q } l a win a a wig Z a a W a a > a ��LJLJ O a a � N J a i a i D � �� n. •ro W i a s O � gtg i i a a � OO a R OO F a > � � O iia i a ON OOa LLa a � o a > i Y a i O a i c a i a C C a a a J. i a a i i a a i a a a a a i a a a i i i a i i i i i i N S 9 b 1 5 Lb 1