HAPB Minutes 12/14/2018 December 14, 2018
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY HISTORICAL
AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRESERVATION BOARD
Naples, Florida, December 14, 2018
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Historical and Archaeological Preservation
Board in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at
9:15 A.M. in REGULAR SESSION at the Collier County Growth Management Division –
Planning and Regulation, Conference Room #610, 2800 North Horseshoe Drive, Naples,
Florida with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Eugene Erjavec
VICE CHAIRMAN: Eileen Arsenault
Elizabeth Perdichizzi
Austin Bell (Excused)
Elaine Reed
Stuart Miller
(Vacancy)
ALSO PRESENT: Ray Bellows, Planning Manager, Zoning Services
Timothy Finn, Principal Planner, GMD
Jessica Velasco, Staff Liaison, GMD
AGENDA
COLLIER COUNTY HISTORIC/ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRESERVATION BOARD WILL MEET AT 9:15
AM, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 AT THE COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT – DIVISION OF PLANNING & ZONING, CONFERENCE ROOM 610, LOCATED
AT 2800 NORTH HORSESHOE DRIVE, NAPLES, FLORIDA.
NOTE: ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION OF THIS BOARD WILL NEED A
RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS PERTAINING THERETO, AND THEREFORE 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.
Any person in need of a verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the audio
recording from the Collier County Growth Management Division Department of
Planning and Zoning.
ALL MATERIAL USED IN PRESENTATIONS BEFORE THE HAPB WILL BECOME A
PERMANENT PART OF THE RECORD. THESE MATERIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
1. ROLL CALL/ATTENDANCE
2. ADDENDA TO THE AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 19, 2018 (The 11/16/18 meeting was canceled)
5. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Rural Lands SRA – A vote to recommend approval of the SRA subject to a
condition that a Cultural/Archaeological Assessment be provided for all
subsequant development orders.
B. Historic Guide Update – Eugene Erjavec
C. Update to the Historic & Archaeological Probability Maps
D. Horse Creek Estates Historic Marker
6. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Christ Episcopal Church of Immokalee Cemetery
B. CLG Annual Report
C. Updated HAPB Contact List to include George Thompson – Law Category
7. REVIEW OF PROJECT AND ACTIVITY LOG:
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
9. HAPB COMMENTS:
10. ADJOURNMENT:
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1. Roll Call/Attendance:
Chairman Erjavec called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m., roll call was taken and a quorum was
established.
2. Addenda to Agenda
The following item was added to the Agenda – Item 6.D. Twin Eagles South Subdivision.
3. Approval of Agenda
Ms. Reed moved to approve the Agenda subject to the addition as referenced in Item 2. Second by
Mr. Erjavec. Carried unanimously 6 – 0.
4. Approval of Minutes: October 19, 2018 (the 11/16/18 Meeting was cancelled)
Mr. Miller moved to approve the minutes of the October 19, 2018 Meeting as presented. Second by
Ms. Arsenault. Carried unanimously 6 – 0.
6. New Business (this Item was heard before Item 5)
D. Twin Eagle South Subdivision
Mr. Bellows reported:
Staff was notified over the past few days 4 - 5 of 10 sites identified in a cultural assessment
were damaged during the clearing of land related to the Twin Eagle South subdivision.
They are have begun gathering data related to the issue, however it appears the County
followed proper protocols and errors were made by the developer.
A Stop Work Order has been issued until the matter is resolved including what, if any
remedies are available to the County (fines, etc.).
Staff Member Brett Rosenblum is researching the issue and developing a report on the
incident which will be made available to the Committee.
Discussion occurred on the circumstances surrounding the incident and which parties may be
responsible for the activity (County, developer, design consultants, contractor, etc.).
The Committee requested Staff to notify the various parties to appear at a future HAPB Meeting
to review the issue and determine any course of action available moving forward.
Staff reported the activity occurred under the auspices of a clearing permit and the Committee will
have input to the Board of County Commissioners when final plat approval is sought.
Ms. Reed left the meeting at 9:45 a.m.
5. Old Business
A. Rural Lands SRA Update
Mr. Bellows reported the Development Orders issued for the project will require a Cultural
Assessment be prepared for each individual application for development of a specific site within the
large scale development. He requested the Committee to endorse the proposal.
Mr. Erjavec moved for the landowner of the Rural Lands SRA be required to submit individual
Cultural Assessments for the proposed development on individual sites within the project at the
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time a development application is filed with the County. Second by Ms. Arsenault. Carried
unanimously 5 – 0.
B. Historic Guide Update – Eugene Erjavec
Chairman Erjavec noted the guide is ready for print pending discussion Item 6.A.
C. Update to the Historic & Architectural Probability Maps
Mr. Erjavec reported he obtained electronic files from the State and has begun reviewing them.
The initial assessment indicates updates are needed and he will be developing a format for the
process which may include participation by Staff. He will provide an update at a future meeting.
D. Horse Creek Estates Historic Marker
Mr. Bellows reported County Museum Staff notified him they have funds available for marker and
he will provide an update at a future meeting.
6. New Business
A. Christ Episcopal Church of Immokalee Cemetery – Seminole Graves
Mr. Thompson reported he researched the site in question including conducting a field visit and the
28’ x 95’ site was deeded to the County in 1983 as a cemetery. The area surrounding the plot was
formally a church site but now subject to commercial development. The area is fenced, a marker
identifies the property and it is being maintained by an unknown party.
Discussion occurred on the feasibility of incorporating the cemetery lands into the Historic Guide
with some noting the Seminole Tribe should be contacted to ensure they are amenable to publicizing
the site.
Ms. Arsenault moved to include the site in the Historic Guide if the Seminole Tribe is in
agreement. If not, the publication be finalized and moved forward for printing and distribution
without the site being included. Second by Ms. Perdichizzi. Carried unanimously 5- 0.
B. CLG Annual Report
Mr. Finn reported Staff submitted the Certified Local Government Report to the State as required
and he will provide a copy to Mr. Erjavec for his records.
C. Updated APB Contact List to Include George Thompson – Law Category
The Members welcomed Mr. Thompson to the Committee.
7. Review of Project and Activity Log
The Committee reviewed the “Collier County Archeological and Preservation Board Project Activity
Tracking Log (Revised 10/7/18)” with the following noted:
#1 – Rural Lands West SRA – Action taking under Item 5.A.
#2 – Interlocal Agreement with the City of Marco Island – ongoing.
#3 – Old Marco Inn Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) – a public meeting is scheduled for 12/18/18
at 5:30 p.m. at Bistro Soliel where an update on the project will be provided by the owners.
#7 – Horse Creek Estates Historic Marker & Designation – County Museum Staff indicated there
funding available for the endeavor.
8. Public Comment
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None
9. HAPB Comments
Ms. Perdichizzi reported the Key Marco Cat is on display at the Marco Island Historical Museum and a
two act play"Voyage of the Silver Spray: Digging up the past to discovering the future"is scheduled
for January 7th, 2019 at 2:00pm at the Rose History Auditorium for those interested in attending.
Ms. Arsenault reported a reception for an exhibit of Paul Arsenault's paintings will be held at Robert's
Ranch on January 15, 2019 for those interested in attending.
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There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned at
10:35 A.M.
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These meeting notes approved by the Board/Committee on as presented
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