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CCLAAC Minutes 02/12/2018February 12, 2018 MINUTES OF THE CONSERVATION COLLIER LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Naples, Florida, February 12, 2018 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 A.M. in REGLJLAR SESSION at Administrative Building "F", 3rd Floor, Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members present: CHAIRMAN; VICE CHAIRMAN Bill Poteet Pat Sherry Michael Seef John Psaras Jacob Winge Carol Pratt Gary Bromley (Vacancy) (Vacancy) ALSO PRESENT: Alexandra Sulecki, Conservation Collier Coordinator, Program Manager Jennifer Belpedio, Assistant County Attorney Barry Williams, Director, Parks and Recreation Molly DuVall, Land Manager 1 February 12, 2018 I. Roll Call — Welcome Gary Bromley as a new member. Chairman Poteet called the meeting to order at 9:OOAM. Roll call was taken and a quorum was established. Gary Bromley was welcomed to the Committee and assigned to the Outreach Subcommittee. IL Approval of Agenda Ms. Sherry moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Winge. Carried unanimously 7— 0. III. Approval of January 8, 2018 minutes Mr. Seef moved to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2018 meeting subject to the following change: • Page 4, paragraph 2, line 4 —from "Sough" to "Slough" and with confirmation of 1 million acres of conservation lands connected with the Barron Collier Partnership, LLLP Sanitation Methane proposal from Page 4, paragraph 2, line S. Second by Mn Psaras. Carried unanimously 7— 0. IV. Old Business None V. New Business A. ICSR Report — SD Corp of Naples, Inc. Ms. Sulecki presented the "Conservation Collier Initial Criteria Screening Report - SD Corp of Naples, Inc. (Parcels 1 and 2) and Cypress Landings II of Naples, LLC (Parcel 3)" dated 2-12-18 for information purposes. She noted: • There are 3 parcels involved with the application (77.99ae, 7.16ac and 30ac.) which are located adjacent to the Wing South Airpark, east of Santa Barbara Drive and North of Rattlesnake Hammock Road. • The lands are zoned agriculture and PUD with no limitations on development other than typical zoning and wetland considerations. • Collier County had purchased an easement on this property encompassing 10.9 acres for the LASIP (Lely Area Storrawater Improvement Project) for $1.7M in 2016. Estimated Market Value — $2,793,072 She provided an overview of the following criteria including the following findings noting the Critical Lands and Waters Identification (CLIP4) project, Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI), University of Florida and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Comnussion data sets are utilized by Staff to assist in the evaluation. 1. Are any of the following unique and endangered plant communities found on the property? Yes — There are native habitats present on site. 2. Does land offer significant human social values, such as equitable geographic distribution, appropriate access for nature -based recreation, and enhancement of the aesthetic setting of Collier County? Yes — The lands are located adjacent to a 100 acre public preserve (Serenity Park) and with trails potentially being developed on site with connectivity to the Park. Additionally, there are archeological resources on site. 2 February 12, 2018 3. Does the property offer opportunities for protection of water resource values, including aquifer recharge, water quality enhancement, protection of wetland dependant species habitat, and flood control? Yes — The lands are comprised of 92 percent wetlands. 4. Does the property offer significant biological values, including biodiversity, listed species habitat, connectivity, restoration potential and ecological quality? Yes — The lands are within one mile of Priority 1 Florida Panther habitat, with listed species on site and contain foraging areas for Wood Stork and in the consultant area for the Florida bonneted bat. 5. Does the property enhance and/or protect the environmental value of current conservation lands through function as a buffer, ecological link or habitat corridor? Yes —The lands are adjacent to a South Florida Water Management District easement and provide ecological connectivity across CR 951 to the Picayune Strand State Forest. The property is not within the boundary of another agency's acquisition project. Estimated Management and needs costs - $411,215 for initial improvements such as exotics removal signage, trails, parking area, etc. and $13,720 of annual maintenance costs. There is an abandoned water treatment facility on site which will be removed by the applicant prior to acquisition. Secondary Screening Criteria Score 269 out of 400 Under Committee discussion it was noted an Interim Management Plan would be required to be developed within 90 days of acquisition (unless a deviation is granted from the BCC). The plan would address the treatment of exotic species on site, however the exotics could be removed in phases given the expenditure required for the work is estimated at $382,000, a major portion of the initial land management costs. B. ICSR Report — I-75 Project —Berman and Mayr Ms. Sulecki presented the "Conservation Collier Initial Criteria Screening Report - Berman Trust and Mayr — I-75 Project" dated 2-2-18 for information purposes. She noted: • The parcels are 2.34 acres (Berman) and 6.7 acres (Mayr) in size and are located north of I- 75 in a group of separately owned lots comprising 60.5 acres total; however this area has not been deemed a multi parcel project under the program. • They are in close proximity or adjacent (Berman) to the "Gore" properties (currently under consideration for acquisition by the program) and were placed on the `13 List" in 2007. • When the acquisition program was reinstated in 2017, the individual landowners in the area were contacted to determine their interest in selling with 3 owners responding. One parcel (Faust) was not accepted for consideration, however these two parcels were previously deemed qualified for purchase by the Committee. Estimated Market Value—Berman - $16,146; Mayr -$52,930 She provided an overview of the following criteria including the following findings noting the Critical Lands and Waters Identification (CLIP4) project, Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI), February 12, 2018 University of Florida and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission data sets are utilized by Staff to assist in the evaluation. 1. Are any of the following unique and endangered plant commamities found on the propert)r? Yes — There are native habitats present on site. Does land offer significant human social values, such as equitable geographic distribution, appropriate access for nature -based recreation, and enhancement of the aesthetic setting of Collier County? Yes — Nature based public recreation opportunities including trails could be developed on site, especially in conjunction with the "Gore" properties. 3. Does the property offer opportunities for protection of water resource values, including aquifer recharge, water quality enhancement, protection of wetland dependant species habitat, andflood control? Yes — The parcels are aquifer recharge sites with the Mayr parcel containing possible seasonal wetlands and the Berman parcel characterized by wetland dependant species. 4. Does the property offer significant biological values, including biodiversity, listed species habitat, connectivity, restoration potential and ecological quality? Yes — The Berman parcel does contain listed plant species with the parcels having the potential for use by other listed species such as the Florida Panther. Does the property enhance and/or protect the environmental value of current conservation lands through fimction as a buffer, ecological link or habitat corridor? Yes — The parcels on their own do not provide a significant ecological connectivity to other sensitive lands, but if they become part of a larger group of acquisitions, they could protect connections south through I-75 to the Picayune Strand State Forest and other conservation lands which total 2.5M acres. The property is not within the boundary of another agency's acquisition project. Estimated Management and needs costs - $1,900 (Berman) and $5,360 (Mayr) for exotic removal with $400 (Berman) and $1,200 (Mayr) of annual maintenance costs. Secondary Screening Criteria Score - Berman 223 of 400; Mayer - 212 of 400 C. Wallace — Winchester Head — Contract Ms. Sulecld presented the Executive Summary "Approve an Agreement for Sale and Purchase for 1.14 acres within the Winchester Head Multiparcel Project under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed $14,800 (Wallace-Konlder-Frauendorfer)" dated February 12, 2018 for consideration. Mr. Seef moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve an Agreementfor Sale and Purchase for 1.14 acres within the Winchester Head Multiparcel Project under the Conservation CollierLandAcquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed $14,800 (Wallace- Konkler-Frauendorfer). Second by Mr. Winge. Carried unanimously 7— 0. D. Thurston — Red Maple Swamp — Contract 4 February 12, 2018 Ms. Solecki presented the Executive Summary "Approve an Agreement for Sale and Purchase for 1.14 acres within the Red Maple Swamp Preserve Multi parcel Project under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed $7,100 (Thurston) " dated February 12, 2018 for consideration. Ms. Sherry moved to reconnnend the Board of County Commissioners approve an Agreement for Sale and Purchase, for 1.14 acres within the Winchester Head Multiparcel Project under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed $7,100 (Thurston)." Second by Mn Psaras. Carried unanimously 7— 0. E. Application for Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee — Calkins Ms. Solecki presented an application submitted to the County by Susan Calkins requesting re- appointment to the Committee. Mn Winge moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint Susan Calkins to the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee. Second by Mr. Seef. Carried unanimously 7 — 0. VI. Coordinator Communications A. BCC Items 1/9/18— FWC Youth Hunt Agreement approved for April hunt at Pepper Ranch. FWC AHRES (Aquatic Habitat Restoration/Enhancement Subsection) grant application approved for submittal. 1/28/18— The offsite preservation Land Development Code amendment was continued to 2/27/18 with the final hearing anticipated for April 2018. 2/27/18 — Bueno-Costa (Winchester Head) and Celsnak (Red Maple Swamp) parcel acquisition consideration; Florida Native Plant Society grant application for Gordon River Greenway; discussion on Conservation Collier status for direction on "weighting" acquisition criteria. Staff will notice meeting in case numerous Members of the Committee attend. Among the discussion is expected to be the status of the $17M allocated from Management funds to acquisition to detennin , how the funds may be replaced. B. Mise Items • Staff will be providing information in March for the April 9, 2018 meeting where the parcels deemed qualified for acquisition are to be ranked for priority. A binder has been supplied to Committee Members and staff will provide the ICSRs needed along with a one page summary on each project for study purposes. • Keep Collier Beautiful is interested working with staff on an "adopt a preserve" program. • Development of the interpretative signs for the Gordon River Greenway is in the final stages. • Outreach continues with presentations at various local organizations such as the Naples Preserve. On Feb 20t" at 10:00 am • Staff to meet with the Immokalee Sewer and Water District on the Baron Collier sanitation road project on Feb 21. • Staff member Melissa Hennig will be speaking about Otter Mound Preserve at a Marjory Stoneman Douglas Festival in Everglades City on February 22. • Staff member Crystal Segura will be heading a conference at FGCU on February 22 for the Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMA) an alliance of stakeholders February 12, 2018 which promote education, prevention, monitoring responses, etc. regarding invasive species. There will be a Youth Hunt at Pepper Ranch from February 23'`'thru 25`". A tour of Rivers Road Preserve will be held on February 28"' with the Naples Preserve group. • There will be a Turkey Hunt at Pepper Ranch March 10a' thru 11th Mr. Winge left the meeting at 10:45am VII. Subcommittee Reports A. Lands Evaluation & Management - Members - Bill Poteet, Patricia Sherry, Michael Seef A meeting will be held on 2/15/18 to discuss Land Management Plans and maintenance costs. B. Outreach- Jacob Winge, John Psaras, Susan Calkins, Michael Seef Work continues on placement of rack cards including locations such as Clam Pass Park and Barefoot Beach and others; investigation continues to identify potential public speaking events to educate those interested in the program; press releases on the program continue when necessary. C. Ordinance Policy and Rules- Chair- Patricia Sherry; Members -Jacob Winge, John Psaras, The Subcommittee is awaiting direction from the BCC before proceeding on further policy initiatives. VIII. Chair Committee Member Comments None IX. Public General Comments None X. Staff Comments None There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the chair at 10:52A.M. Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee Bill Poteet, Chairman These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on ' / � // "s presented or as amended