DSAC Minutes 05/02/2018May 2, 2018
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, May 2,2018
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Development Services Advisory
Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on
this date at 3:00 P.M. in REGIILAR SESSION at the Collier County Growth Management
Department Building, Conference Room #609/610, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples,
Florida, with the following members present:
Chairman: William J. Varian
Vice Chairman: Blair Foley
David Dunnavant
James E. Boughton
Clay Brooker
Chris Mitchell
Robert Mulhere (Excused)
Mario Valle
Norman Gentry
Marco Espinar
Ron Waldrop (Excused)
Laura Spurgeon DeJohn
Jeremy Sterk
Jeff Curl
ALSO PRESENT: Judy Puig, Operations Analyst, Staff Liaison
Eric Fey, Sr. Project Manager, Public Utilities
Jeremy Frantz, LDC Manager
Mike Ossorio, Director, Code Enforcement Division
Matt Mclean, Director, Development Review
Ken Kovensky, Director, Operations and Regulatory Management
Danette Kinaszczuk, Pollution Control Manager
Dan Summers, Director, Bureau of Emergency Services Division
Richard Henderlong, Principal Planner
Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attomey
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Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the audio recording
from the Collier County Growth Management Department.
I. Call to Order - Chairman
Chairman Varian called the meeting to order at 3:06pm
[. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Dunnavant moved to approve the Agenda subject to deleting ltem W.C - Impact Fee Indexing
2018. Second by Mr. Valle. Caruied unanimously 11 - 0.
ilI. Approval of Minutes from April4,2018 Meeting
Mr. Curl moved to approve the minutes of the April4,2018 meeting as presented. Second by Mr.
Valle. Carried unanimously l1 - 0.
IV. Public Speakers
None
V. Staff Announcements/Updates
A. Code Enforcement Division update - [Mike Ossorio]
Mr. Ossorio provided the report "Code Enforcement Division Monthly Report March 22, - April 21,
2017 Highlights " " for information purposes. He noted:
. f coffee meet and greet was held in Immokalee as well as other outreach events such as
Bay Day" and Cedar Hammock cleanup, etc.
o The Division will provide a dumpster to communities for cleanup upon request.
o He will provide information on the Division's policies and procedures at the next meeting.
B. Public Utilities Division update - [Tom Chmelik or designee]
Mr. Fey submitted the monthly report on response time for "Letters of Availability, Utility
Deviations and FDEP Permits" and "Tables of Revisions for the Collier County Utilities Standards
Manual" for information purposes. He noted a Subcommittee meeting will be scheduled to review
the Utilities Standards proposed changes and the information will be forwarded to the full
Committee for information purposes. The item is anticipated to be heard by the Board of County
Commissioners by July of 2018.
C. Growth Management Department/Transportation Engineering and/or Planning - Uay Ahmad
or designeel
None
D. County Fire Review update - [Shar Hingson and/or Shawn Hanson]
Ms. Hingson reported turnaround times are as follows: Building Plan review - 5 days; Site Plan
reviews -2 days; Inspections - 3 days.
Mr. Boughton aruived at 3:20pm.
E. North Naples Fire Review update - [Dale Fey]
Mr. Fey reported turnaround times are as follows: Building Plan review - 7 days; Site Plan reviews
-4 days; Inspections - 1 to 2 days.
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F. Operations & Regulatory Mgmt. Division update [Ken Kovensky]
Mr. Kovensky submitted the "Collier County April 2018 Monthly Statrslics " which outlined the
building plan and land development review activities. The following was noted during his report:
o The Division received 6,300 permit applications in April with 30 percent being Hurricane
Irma repair related. The activity provided for one of the largest volume months on record
which is causing delays in processing.
o Electronic plan submittal is at approximately 43oh of the applications.
r Staffing levels and operations continue to be addressed including changes to the front lobby
area to improve service.
r Next week, the Board of County Commissioners will be hearing Staff s request for the
proposed increase in the number ofpersonnel as recommended by the DSAC.
. Staff continues to develop the Fiscal Year 2019 budget which becomes effective on October
1,2018.
o Those with applications in the system have the ability to determine their status by calling the
Division.
G. Development Review Division update [Matt Mcl.ean]
Mr. Mclean reported
o 503 lots were recorded in the month ofApril, the largest number in the last several years.
o He requested right of way permiuing information be included during the Site Development
Plan process to facilitate approvals for the work.
VI. New Business
A. Presentation ofthe Sunshine Law & Ethics [Colleen Greenel
Ms. Greene provided the handout "Government in the Sunshine" and "Public Records" prepared by
the Office of the County Attomey for information pu4)oses. She outlined the requirements of
Florida's Srurshine Law noting:
o The law govems meetings for public boards, commissioners or committees, etc.
o Two or more members should not discuss items that may become before a Board they sit on
outside of a publicly noticed meeting or communicate on items with other Members via
phone, text, email, etc.
. If communications are necessary, a Member should contact the Staffliaison who may
distribute the information to all members. Members should only respond to the Staff liaison
in tlese cases.
r Violations ofthe law are punishable by fines or imprisonment.
o The Committee is also subject to the Public Records Law which includes the public's access
to all documents, maps, letters, films, photogaphs, emails, etc.
o Any correspondence regarding a Committee should be made through the County liaison
whereby the record will be stored on the County server or in the records office.
B. LDC Amendments [Jeremy Frantz]
Mr. Frantz presented a Memo dated April 25,2018 - Re: "DSIC R ecommendations for LDC
Amendments " and noted:
o The amendments are proposed in order to address several deficiencies brought to light as a
result of Hurricane Irma including evacuation shelter deficits, generator requirements for
Clubhouses & Community Center buildings and coordination with Division of Emergency
Management, fuel Sho(ages, generators at ALFs and Nursing Homes, exemptions for yard
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encroachments, parking requirements and landscaping to allow for generator installation at
existing sites, etc.
The Land Development Review Subcommittee reviewed the proposals, and provided
comments only, as no quomm could be obtained for the meeting.
Staff addressed the Subcommittee's questions including confirming the proposed
amendments do not preempt State Statutes and clarified noise abatement standards.
5.05.17: Permanent emergency generators for clubhouses and recreation facilities in
residential developments
LDC SECTIONS: 5.05.17 Residential Developments with Community Clubhouses or Recreational
Facilities (New Section).
SUMMARY: The amendment establishes new standards for community clubhouses or recreational
facilities in residential developments, aiding the County's response and recovery
after an emergency event.
Mr. Summers and Mr. Frantz presented the proposed amendment.
'n".ttt8#ff::":#ffiJ1il:i,Hl::.:"#Til-".".,,0.n,, orthe community and the expenses
related to the Membership.
The increased costs imposed on the community residents when approximately l0 percent of
the Membership would utilize the facility given the evacuations and other arrangements
residents undertake during these times.
Some residents already have generdtors installed at their homes and would be paying twice
for the amenity.
o The decision should be left up to the Membership of the community, not imposed by the
County.
o Access issues given most communities have security features restricting public access.
o It may be more beneficial to require the installation of transfer switches as opposed to total
generator facilities given the cost of the full installation could be $75,000 - $100,000.
Mr. Valle left at 4.30pm.
Mn Brooker movedfor the Development Services Advisory Committee to recommend the Board of
County Commissioners not adopt the proposed Land Developmenl Code amendment in its curuent
form and revise the language to require transfer switches be installed in the subject clubhouses.
Second by Mr. Curl. Motion caruied 9 "yes" - 2 "no." Ms Spurgeon-DeJohn and Mr. Foley
voted "no."
Mr. Dunnavant left at 4:40pm
5.05.04: Permanent emergency generators for group housing
LDC SECTION: 5.05.04 Group Housing
SUMMARY: The Amendment creates new requirements for assisted living facilities and nursing
homes, as dehned bV $$ 400 and 429 F.S. requiring Emergency Environmental
Control Plans (EECP), and installation of permanent emergency generators.
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Mr. Summers and Mr. Frantz presented the proposed amendment and noted it has been reviewed
by the representatives ofthe industry who did not raise objections to the requirement which are
being addressed outside the Florida Building Code for timing purposes.
Mr. Brooker moved for lhe Development Services Advisory Committee to recommend the Board oJ
Counly Commissioners adopt the proposed Land Development Code amendment as proposed.
Second by Mr. Foley. Carried unanimously 10 - 0.
5.05.05: Permanent emergency generators and transfer switches for gas stations
LDC SECTIONS: 5.05.05 Facilities with Fuel Pumps
SUMMARY: The Amendment clarifies the requirements to install a generator transfer switch at gas
station facilities and introduces the requirement to install a permanent emergency
generator.
Mr. Summers and Mr. Frantz presented the proposed amendment.
The Committee noted:
o Clarification is needed on which roads are included within the parameters of the amendment
given the language in Section 5.05.05 3.b - "Zocated within one-halfmile to qn interstate
highway or slale or federally designated evacuation route. "
. As written it appears a large portion ofthe urban area in the County falls under the
jurisdiction ofthe proposed amendment which may pose a financial burden to smaller
businesses proposing changes in the future given the added cost associated with retrofitting
the facility.
Mr. Brooker movedfor the Development Services Advisory Committee to recommend the Board of
County Commissioners adopt the proposed Land Detelopmenl Code amend.ment subject to the
following changes:
I. Section 5.05.50 1.3.c be applicable to those facilities operating 2 pumps or 4 jilling stotions.
2. Section 5.05.05 1.3.bread-to read "Located within one-ltalf mile lo I-75 or U541, or"
Second by Mr. CurL
Discussion occurred ifthe filling station number should be increased.
Mr. Brooker amended the motionfor the Development Services Advisory Committee to
recommend lhe Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed Land Development Code
amendment subject to the following changes:
1. Seclion 5.505. 1.3.c be applicable to those facilities operating 4 pumps or I Jilling stations.
2. Section 5.05.05 1.3.b read-to read "Located within one-half mile to I-75 or U541, or"
Second by Mn Curl.
Motion failed 4 'J,es" - 6 "no." Mn Foley, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Boughton, Chairman Varian, M*
Spurgeon DeJohn and Mr. Sterk voled "no."
Mr, Foley movedfor lhe Development Services Advisory Committee lo recommend the Board of
Counly Commissioners adopt the proposed Land Deuelopment Code amendment subject to
Section 5.05.05 1.3.c lo be applicable to thosefacilities thal operate 4 pumps or I filling stations.
Second by Chairman Varian. Motion fuiled 5 uyes" - 5 Boughton, Mr. Curl, Ms.
Spurgeon DeJohn, Mr. Genlry and Mn Mitchell voted "no."
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The Committee noted they support the general concept of the proposal, however recommend the
standards be relatedfor pre existing facilities proposing renoyations.
4.02.01.,4.05.04, 4.06.05, & 10.02.03: Design standards exemptions for permanent emergency
generators at facilities with fuel pumps, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes
LDC SECTIONS: 4.02.01 Dimensional Standards for Principal Uses in Base Zoning Districts
4.05.04 Parking Space Requirements 4.06.05 General Landscaping Requirements
10.02.03 Requirements for Site Development, Site Improvement Plans and
Amendments thereof.
SUMMARY: The Amendment creates new exemptions from certain design standards for existing
facilities with fuel pumps, assisted living facilities (ALFs), and nursing homes that
install permanent emergency generators and related fuel storage for an emergency
event.
Mr. Brooker movedfor the Development Services Advisory Committee to recommend the Board of
Counly Commissioners adopt the proposed Land Development Code amendment as proposed.
Second by Mr. Foley. Carried unanimously 10 - 0.
1.08.02, 2.03.03,,2.03.04,2.03.06, 2,03.07, & 5.05.16: Medical marijuana dispensaries
LDC SECTION(S): 1.08.02 Definitions 2.03.03 Commercial Zoning Districts 2.03.04 Industrial
Zoning Districts 2.03.06 Plarmed Unit Development Districts 2.03.07 Overlay
Zoning Districts 5.05.16 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Qllew Section).
SUMMARY: This amendment allows medical marijuana dispensaries to become a new permitted
land use in the same zoning districts as a pharmacy or a drug store.
Mr. Henderlong and Mr. Frantz presented the proposed amendment noting the Plaming
Commission recommended dispensaries be banned in the County.
Mr. Brooker moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners not ban Marijuana
Dispensaries in Collier Coungt. Secorul by Mr. Espinar. Motion catied I 'jes" - 2 "no."
Discussion occurred noting the proposed amendment imposes additional requirements from those in
the State Statute and Staff reported the changes were to address security and safety concems raised
by the Board of County Commissioners.
Discussion occurred on Section 5.05.16.D 1.c. ofthe proposed amendment and the concem an
existing shopping center may not have adequate facilities to house a vehicle indoors.
Mr. Brooker movedfor the Development Semices Advisory Commifiee recommend lhe Board of
County Commissioners adopt the proposed Land Development Code amendment subject to lhe
following change:
1. Remove Section 5.05.16.D 1.c. - the requirement to park a transport vehicle in a garage or
fully enclosed structure.
Second by Mr. Espinar.
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Concem was expressed on Section 5.05.16 D.1.a, the requirement for compliance with Dark Sky
lighting standards given the operator will most likely be a tenant in the facility with no control over
the exterior lighting provided by the owner.
Mr. Brooker amended the motion for the Development Services Advisory Commiltee to
recommend lhe Board of Counly Commissioners adopl the proposed Land Development Code
amendment subject to the following changes:
l. Remove Section 5.05.16 D.I.a - the requirementfor a dark sky compliant lighling system-
2. Remove Section 5.05.16.D 1.c.-the requireme t lo park a transport vehicle in a garage or
fully enclosed slruclure.
Second hy Mr. Espinar. Carried unanimously l0 - 0.
4.06.01, 4.06.02,4.06.03, & 4.06,05: Replacement trees in shopping centers
LDC SECTIONS: 4.06.01 Generally 4.06.02 Buffer Requirements 4.06.03 Landscaping
Requirements for Vehicular Use Areas and Rights-of-Way 4.06.05 General
Landscaping Requirements.
SUMMARY: The Amendment increases the size of required landscaping trees and modifies the
standards at shopping centers that remove mature canopy trees within the vehicular
use areas (VUAs) and "Type D" buffers through a landscaping plan change.
Mr, Brooker moved for the Development Services Advisory Committee recommend the Board of
County Commissioners not adopt the proposed Land Development Code amendment. Second by
Mr. Espinar. Carried unanimously 10 - 0.
VII. Old Business
A. Review proposed Pollution Control ordinance IDanette Kinaszczuk]
Ms. Kinaszczuk presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to advertise a public hearing
to consider the adoption o.f a new Ordinance to be called the Pollution Control and Prevention
Ordinonce consolidating, repealing and replacing Ordinance No. 87-79 regarding the
transportation and disposal of sludge and repealing Resolution 83-31 I regarding fees for sludge
transportation and disposal permits. This proposed Ordinance will be in addition to Ordinance 89-
20, the existing Collier County ll'ater Pollution Control Ordinance " for consideration. She noted:
. The proposal was previously reviewed by DSAC at the March 7, 2018 meeting with several
issues raised and remanded to a Subcommittee for review.
. Changes were made based on the Subcommittee input with language modified to address
concerns.
o She provided the Memo *May 2, 2018 DSAC Discussion Points" which documented the
changes based on the Subcommittee input.
Mr. Foley noted a concem remains on the proposed changes which may be required of
"grandfathered" systems built in compliance with the regulations at the time of development. He
proposed adding language to the 1't paragraph of Article VI, Section 2 - " Pre-existing residentialty
permitled properties shall not be required to implement BMP's to their existing structural
infraslructure."
Ms. Kinaszczuk reported the Florida Department of Environmental Protection provided guidance on
the issue and regulations are required to address non compliant areas and those contributing to their
impairment.
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To address the concerns, the Section does state "if permit requirements are not being met or Best
Management Practices are not be adhered to" also, has a qualifter of "to the greatest extent
possible " for reducing the pollutant load discharge.
Mr. Foley moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed
"Pollution Control and Prevention Ordinance" replacing Ordinance No. 87-79 and to repeal
Resolution 83-311 although expressing concern the proposal may have unintended consequences
on olderfacilities.
Without a second the motion was not considered
Mr. Foley moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed
"Pollution Control and Prevention Ordinance" replacing Ordinance No. 87-79 and to repeal
Resolution 83-311 subject to adding thefollowing language to the end of theJirst line of Article
W, Section 2, l't paragraph "Pre-existing residentially permitted properlies shall not be required
to implement BMP's to their existing slructural infrastructure." Second by Mr. Brooker.
Carried unanimously 10 - 0.
Committee Member Comments
The Committee determined to cancel the luly meeting.
Adjourn
Next Meeting Dates
June 6,2018 GMD conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm
August 1, 2018 GMD conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm
September 5,2018 GMD conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the order
of the Chair at 6:10PM.
COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman, William Varian
These Minutes were approved by the Board/Chairman on
amended
, as presented s
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