Agenda 02/12/2019 Item #10A02/12/2019
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to review an unsolicited offer regarding the use of 17 acres owned by the County
on Bayshore Drive as a Florida Gulf Coast University “wetlands and water quality campus.”
OBJECTIVE: To review preliminary information provided to the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Local
Redevelopment Advisory Board on the potential development of a FGCU Wetlands Research Center
within the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Area.
CONSIDERATIONS: At its January 15, 2019 meeting, the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Local
Redevelopment Advisory Board heard a presentation by Dr. Bill Mitsch, Director of FGCU’s Everglades
Wetland Research Park. Dr. Mitsch expressed interest in transforming the 17 acres on Bayhsore Drive
into a student-based research facility to include student dormitories, laboratories, a wetland park, and a
pathway to Sugden Park. The wetlands on site would be restored by removing exotics and replanting
native plants to allow for the study of water issues affecting Florida. Additionally, 1.6 acres at the
southwest corner of the site, fronting Bayshore Drive, would be dedicated to a Cultural Arts Center. This
Cultural Arts Center could function as a visual arts museum, performing and art house film theater, and
art classrooms/studios. The donation of the land to FGCU as an economic incentive could leverage $8
million for the construction of some of the facilities shown in the conceptual site plan. A copy of the
Advisory Board minutes, including the conceptual site plan, are included in the backup for this item.
This information is preliminary, will require much more detail before presented to the Board as an offer,
and is not intended to bar any other offers for the property.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Bayshore CRA acquired this property in July 2006 as part of a Wachovia
Letter of Credit Draw at a cost of $4.6 million dollars.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Impact associated with this
Executive Summary.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal
issues at this time, and requires majority vote for any action by the Board. - JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners reviews the potential development
of a FGCU Wetlands Research Center and Cultural Arts Center within the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle
Community Redevelopment Area.
PREPARED BY: Penny Taylor, District 4, Commissioner
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. 17 acre bcc package 2-4-19 (PDF)
2. Item 4a- BGTCRA Jan15 2019 Minutes (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 10.A
Doc ID: 7981
Item Summary: Recommendation to review an unsolicited offer regarding the use of 17 acres
owned by the County on Bayshore Drive as a Florida Gulf Coast University “wetlands and water quality
campus.” (Commissioner Taylor)
Meeting Date: 02/12/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal – County Attorney's Office
Name: Virginia Neet
02/06/2019 8:53 AM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney – County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
02/06/2019 8:53 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 02/06/2019 8:57 AM
Budget and Management Office Mark Isackson Additional Reviewer Completed 02/06/2019 10:57 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 02/06/2019 11:31 AM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 02/06/2019 12:20 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 02/12/2019 9:00 AM
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David Corban architect, PLLC
Architecture / Planning / Sustainability
Board of Collier County Commissioners
3299 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, FL 34112
Dear Commissioners,
We appreciate your consideration of this proposal for development of the 17 acre parcel in the
Bayshore CRA.
As you know this parcel was purchased by the CRA about 12 years ago in order to encourage
development of the property in a way that improves the overall viability of the district. We are
confident that we have a team and idea that will achieve the CRA’s goals, be profitable for the
developer and solve issues that affect Collier County and the rest of South Florida.
We are proposing a public-private team with FGCU and Rebecca Maddox. Ms. Maddox has
been most responsible for the resurgence of the district in the last 5 years and has brought more
than 150 jobs to the neighborhood.
FGCU wishes to build a Wetland Research Park on the easternmost 11 acres of the property.
(the part of the site no one wants!) The goal of this facility is no less than saving south Florida
from the water quality issues that have plagued us for decades and have become worse in the last
18 months. Not only will this Wetlands Research Park be a place of education and important
research, it will be an amenity for the Bayshore and Collier County residents by providing much
needed green space and a linear park linking Sugden Park with Bayshore Drive.
On the most visually prominent portion of the site, we propose to locate a Cultural Arts Center.
The Southwest corner fronts on Bayshore and at 1.6 acres provides ample room for a 35,000 sf
facility and associated parking.
As an 18 year resident of the Bayshore area and architect for numerous projects in the area
including the Naples Botanical Garden, Catholic Charities and Celebration Park, we are excited
to be a part of this project that will help Bayshore continue to be a destination for all of Collier
County.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Best Regards,
David M. Corban, AIA, LEED ap
ARCHITECTURE / PLANNING / SUSTAINABILITY
David Corban Architect, pllc / 1042 Sixth Avenue North, Naples, FL 34102
239.207.5528 / www. Davidcorban.com / license: AR 0015672
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Architecture / Planning / Sustainability
A JOINT PUBLIC – PRIVATE PROPOSAL
FOR THE 17 ACRE PARCEL
BENEFITS TO BAYSHORE AND THE GREATER
COMMUNITY
PUBLIC ACCESS
1. 1/3 mile Linear Park similar to the Gordon River Greenway is proposed that will connect
Sugden Park to Bayshore drive. This path/boardwalk will pass through the FGCU
Wetlands Research Park providing visual and physical access to the restored natural
environment. Linear park amenities will include:
• Wetlands overlook tower
• Shade structures and benches
• Informational signage relating to wetlands research and flora and fauna
2. Space for a neighborhood wetland overlook at north edge of property accessed from
Harvest Court.
3. Sculpture garden located along the Linear Park
4. 20,000 sf Public Plaza over parking at mixed use development, providing access from
Linear Park and from Bayshore.
CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
• We have allocated 1.6 acres of land for the cultural arts center. The most prominent and
easiest to access part of the property would be dedicated to the cultural arts center.
• There is plenty of room to build a 18,000 sf to 35,000 sf facility with parking for up to
100 cars.
• The facility could be a single use or a combination of the following:
o Visual arts museum
o Performing and art house film theatre
o Art studios
o Art classroom/labs
o Gift shop
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FGCU WETLAND RESEARCH PARK
• Led by one of the world’s most recognized and respected wetlands scientists, Dr. William
Mitsch, this facility is desperately needed to help study and solve our critical water
quality issues in Florida. Dr. Mitsch is currently studying the affects and causes of red
tide and green algae.
• Water quality is the most pressing issue facing Florida. Governor Desantis has set aside
$2.5 billion to solve the issue.
• This facility will house a lab to study the wetlands located on site and will provide a
jumping off point for studies in the Everglades, Lake O and Gulf of Mexico.
• Dr. Mitsch wishes to provide a place for his PHD candidates to live and study.
(Scientist’s Lofts)
• The wetlands will be restored by removing exotics and replanting native plants.
• The wetlands research park will not only help solve our water issues, it will be an
amenity for Bayshore and the greater Collier County community
• We believe much like the Botanical Garden down the street, the wetlands park will draw
visitors from all over who will also go to the Cultural Arts Center and become customers
for Bayshore businesses.
MIXED USE
• The for-profit portion of the project to be developed by Rebecca Maddox will be
commercial and residential uses that will provide benefits to the Bayshore Community.
• Potential uses include:
o Culinary arts
▪ Restaurant
▪ Wine sales and tasting room
▪ Boutique markets
▪ Cooking school
▪ Commissary
o Artist’s lofts/studios – Place for artists to live and work.
o Scientists lofts – Place for PHD candidates and their families to live while doing
research at the Wetland Research Park.
o Limited amount of market rate condominiums
o Retail art galleries
• 20,000 sf Public Plaza over parking at mixed use development, providing access from
Linear Park and from Bayshore. Could serve as the front porch for the Bayshore
neighborhood.
ARCHITECTURE / PLANNING / SUSTAINABILITY
David Corban Architect, pllc / 1042 Sixth Avenue North, Naples, FL 34102
239.207.5528 / www. Davidcorban.com / license: AR 0015672
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Everglades Wetland Research Park
Everglades Wetland Research Park, 110 Kapnick Center wmitsch@fgcu.edu
Florida Gulf Coast University, 4940 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL 34112
Office phone: +1 239 325 1365 Fax: +1 239 732 7043
Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer • A member of the State University System of Florida
February 4, 2019
Advantages of having an FGCU “wetlands and water quality campus” in Naples and Collier
County and on Bayshore:
1. More students (undergraduate, graduate) and visiting scientists from around the
world will live and work on Bayshore
2. Naples and Collier County will have an enhanced world-class water and wetlands
center, attracting more residents and tourists to the area
3. The FGCU facilities will be available for many educational and government groups
for ecological education and meetings
4. If we receive enough economic incentive with a donation of the land to FGCU, that
will allow us to leverage for $8 million for some of the structures shown on our
landscape sketch.
5. Our students, faculty and staff will give birding and ecological tours of our
restoration of the wetlands on the 11 acre FGCU site for the public.
6. We will provide a public easement to build a bike path through the site from Sugden
Park to Bayshore Drive.
Respectfully submitted,
William J. Mitsch, Ph.D.
Eminent Scholar and Director, Everglades Wetland Research Park
Juliet C. Sproul Chair for Southwest Florida Habitat Restoration and Management
FGCU, Naples, FL
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Press/News
1. Happy World Wetlands Day to Everyone!
Beachtalkradio interviewed Bill at Ft. Myers Beach,
Florida (Beachtalkradio, February 2, 2019)
2. SFWMD says sugar farming no longer a threat,
advocates disagree (WINK TV, February 2, 2019)
3. FGCU study asks, do car emissions contribute to red
tide?(1075Jamz.fm, Fort Myers Beach, January 28, 2019)
4. Nearly a third of state’s waters polluted, experts
say(Fort Myers Beach Bulletin, January 24, 2019)
5. Red tide fed by runoff into river, FGCU researcher
reveals(Lake Okeechobee News, January 20, 2019)
6. ‘Red menace’: Research looks at causes and possible
mitigation for red tide outbreaks (Naples Daily News,
January 19, 2019)
7. Bill Mitsch on Red Tide (theparadiseprogressive.home.blog,
January 17, 2019)
8. FGCU researcher says converting farms to
swamps would help water issues (ABC-7, January
16, 2019)
9. FGCU researcher: To clean water, convert
some farm fields to wetlands in
Everglades (Naples Daily News, January 16, 2019)
10. Red Tide: Scientist Dr. Bill Mitsch gives a
speech calling calls fertilizer the opiate of
agriculture(Local Sarasota County News, January 12,
2019)
11. Scientist says new type of farming would not
need fertilizer (Charlotte Sun, January 12, 2019)
12. Florida gets ‘D’ in protecting beaches from
coastal erosion, climate change (WINK TV,
January 12, 2019)
13. FGCU study asks, do car emissions contribute
to red tide? (WINK TV, January 11, 2019)
14. FGCU researcher reveals the cause of red tide
during lecture series speech (WGCU Radio,
January 11, 2019)
15. Researcher says test results identify red tide
cause (90.7 WMFE-Orlando, January 11, 2019)
January 10, 2019—Moonlight on the Marsh lecture sets record attendance of 250 and extensive press coverage
16. The Bernard and Susan Master 2019 Moonlight on the Marsh Distinguished Lecture Series - Bill
Mitsch's presentation (YouTube, January 10, 2019)
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17. Eminent Professor Dr. Bill Mitsch explains harmful algal blooms in FGCU lecture
series (WGCU, January 9, 2019)
18. FGCU researcher wants to clean water by flipping lands between wetlands and farm
fields in Everglades (Naples Daily News, January 7, 2019)
19. Could farmers make money by helping clean up Florida’s water supply? (WINK TV,
November 22, 2018)
"The marriage between agriculture and wetlands restoration is being pitched by scientists as the middle
ground in the tug of war between the farming industry and environmentalists....."
20. EWRP Director and Prof. Bill Mitsch ends his sabbatical at Notre Dame with a formal lecture and a
bookstore book signing (Notre Dame, IN; November 8-9, 2018)
Prof. Bill Mitsch gave a GLOBES (https://www.facebook.com/NDGlobes/) Seminar at the University of
Notre Dame on Thursday November 8, 2018. The GLOBES mission is to train a new breed of students
capable of developing and implementing comprehensive strategies that combine science, technology, and
public policy skills to serve nature and society. These students will be the innovators and difference makers
for our future and the future of the planet. On Friday November 9, 2018 Dr. Mitsch was invited by the
Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore to participate in a book signing for the latest edition of his textbook
“Wetlands,” now in its 5th edition. The 5 editions of the book, referred to as the “wetland bible,” have sold
over 100,000 copies and have trained generations of
wetland scientists and engineering since the first edition
was published in 1986
21. EWRP leads a multi-university symposium in
Cincinnati Ohio on sustainably solving harmful
algal blooms in lakes and estuaries (November 1,
2018)
A scientific session was held at a lake management
conference (NALMS2018) in Cincinnati on November
1, 2018 about solving harmful algal blooms with
wetlands and business models. Participants were
from Florida Gulf Coast University, University of
South Florida, Wright State University, Ohio State
University, University of Notre Dame and University of Findlay. We are so pleased that all of these
speakers took time from busy schedules and converged for 4 hours of presentations and discussions. Great
interaction and discussion too occurred with the audience.
22. Scientists say Florida has the solution to red tide but special interests might be in the
way(WTSP 10, October 29, 2018)
23. Red Tide roundtable with FGCU/EWRP Scientist (Tampa Bay Times, October 17, 2018)
Red Tide roundtable with US Representatives and US Senator listen to scientists, business owners and
researchers during a discussion on the current Red tide affecting both Florida’s east and west coast today in
Pinellas County
24. Prevent red tide? Start with more wetlands, experts say (Florida Politics, October 17, 2018)
"Scientists with varying areas of expertise all agreed: Red tide is a naturally occurring environmental
phenomenon, but large blooms are likely fueled by warmer Gulf temperatures as the result of climate change
and, possibly, by nutrient runoff from agriculture."
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25. U.S. Congress Senator and Representatives
Meet in St. Petersburg With FGCU/EWRP
Scientist on Red Tide Problems in
Florida (Bay News 9, October 17, 2018)
William Mitsch, Director, Everglades Wetland
Research Park, (center) says protecting wetlands
and fixing the Everglades is essentially to dealing
with red tide:
https://twitter.com/DaveJordanBN9/status/1052566447183007744
WTSP Live stream: https://www.facebook.com/10NewsWTSP/videos/947753145434270
26. ‘Red tide could increase in intensity’ (Naples Daily News, August 31 2018)
27. EWRP participates in Red Tide Informational Meeting in Naples Florida (August 29, 2018)
Collier County reported that there were about 350 people in attendance and the Facebook Live version had
over 16,000 views with a reach of 36,000 pages. Here is a link to all of the presentations and the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTvMvflDlgI&feature=youtu.be
https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/your-government/divisions-f-r/pollution-control/red-tide
28. From pier to the Capitol, red tide divides – and unites – Floridians (Christian Science
Monitor, August 29, 2018)
29. Researchers investigate what's making Florida red tide so bad for so long (NBC News,
August 15, 2018)
30. Sugar farmers say they’re being unfairly attacked for water quality issues in
SWFL(WINK News, August 14, 2018)
31. Scientists Look for Link Between Releases and Red Tide (WGCU, August 13, 2018)
32. How are Lake O and Caloosahatchee River affecting red tide? (NBC-2 Ft Myers/Naples,
August 9, 2018)
33. Scientists search for 'smoking gun' in the dead
zone of Florida's red tide (Bill Weir at CNN, August 8,
2018)
34. Black Swamp Savior: How Bringing Back
Conquered Wetlands Could Help Solve Harmful
Algal Blooms (Environmental Monitor, July 31, 2018)
35. Why more rainfall could be good and bad for the
algae situation (ABC-7 Ft. Myers/Naples, July 27, 2018)
36. FGCU professor says algae could stay for another
5 months (NBC-2 Ft Myers/Naples, July 19, 2018)
37. More water releases raise concerns (NBC-2 Ft Myers/Naples TV, July 13, 2018)
38. Expert weighs in on best way to get rid of algae (ABC-7 news, July 11, 2018)
39. Mitsch receives first Odum award (OSU-Office of Energy and Environment, June 28, 2018)
40. Flipping the landscape to remove excess nutrients from the environment? (WGCU PBS radio
interview June 25, 2018)
41. FGCU professor examines Collier wetlands to help prevent flooding (WINK TV, Ft.
Myers/Naples FL June 15, 2018)
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42. EWRP Director and graduate student encourage use of wetlands to mitigate
hurricane-scale flooding in Naples (WINK TV, June 15, 2018)
43. EWRP Director quoted in article on EAA Reservoir in South Florida (Palm Beach Post, June
14, 2018)
44. Bill Mitsch honored at AEES Annual Meeting in Houston
Texas (Houston Texas, June 12, 2018)
FGCU Everglades Wetland Research Park Director Bill Mitsch
received the 1st Odum Award for Ecological Engineering Excellence
today from the American Ecological Engineering Society at their
annual conference held in Houston Texas. The meeting also
featured the return of 10 current or past AEES president.
45. FGCU Professor Mitsch Mentioned in the News Wanted:
Innovative farmers to help slow algal bloom on Lake
Erie (Christian Science Monitor, May 29, 2018)
46. EWRP Director Gives Ecological Engineering Challenges to
Ohio Stormwater Engineers and Consultants (Sandusky, Ohio,
May 11 2018)
EWRP Director Bill Mitsch gave one of his most rewarding lectures
in some time to ~600 folks at a luncheon at the Ohio Stormwater
Conference here today. A lot of Ohio contacts came up afterwards to
renew connections; others just remembered taking his wetland
course at Ohio State University. His challenges to the mostly
engineering/cousultant audience on fixing the fertilizer messes we have in Ohio, Florida and around the
world and restoring wetlands we have lost at the same time were warmly received.
47. FGCU scientists studying ways to combat algae growth in SWFL waterways (WINK TV,
May 7, 2018)
48. FGCU wetlands researcher starts experiment at Freedom Park in Collier (Naples Daily
News, May 4, 2018)
Bill Mitsch was interviewed by the report of Naples Daily News
during the planting day in May 3, 2018
49. EWRP graduate student inducted into Sigma Xi, the honorary
research society (April 9, 2018)
Ms. BingBing Jiang, (front row left in photo) a Ph.D. student at the
Everglades Wetland Research Park in Naples, was one of 13
scientists inducted into Sigma Xi, the national research honorary
society, on Monday evening April 9 2018 at The Ohio State
University chapter meeting held at at the Ohio Union on OSU's
campus. The OSU Chapter is one of the oldest chapters of Sigma
Xi in the country, It has been recognizing achievements in
research since 1898. Congratulations BingBing!
50. World Wetland Day and Ramsar Wetlands in the USA-Uncertainty for the Future (SWS
Newsletter v35:p37-39, 2018)
51. Florida could spend $1 billion on Everglades reservoir project, but will it work? (Naples
Daily News, January 3, 2018)
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David Corban architects, pllc
DCa is a Naples based Architecture firm providing full architectural services to the public
and private sectors. The firm’s work is marked by its thoughtful detailing and careful
response to the Florida environment. With a twenty-first century take on Florida
Architecture, DCa provides clients in Southwest Florida with an architecture unique to its
environment. Mr. Corban has been at the forefront of the design community in Florida ,
winning more than 20 awards from the American Institute of Architects at the state and
local levels. Mr. Corban was recently named Citizen Architect by the Florida Association
of the American Institute of Architects.
In 2015 we were honored to receive the Audrey Nelson Community Development Award
at the winter meeting of the National Community Development Association in
Washington, DC for our design of the Immokalee Zocalo
In 2012, as part of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects 100th
anniversary, Mr. Corban’s Home, Haldeman Creek House was select ed by his peers as
one of the best buildings in Florida in the last 100 years.
David is a graduate of the School of Architecture at Mississippi State University where he
studied under Samuel Mockbee, founder of the Rural Studio and Recipient of the AIA
Gold Medal. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is licensed by
the state of Florida and the National Council of Architectural Registration Board. He is
also a LEED Accredited Professional (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Desi gn). He
has been practicing Architecture in Collier County for 21 years.
Mr. Corban has been the architect for some of Collier County’s most recognizable
projects, including the Naples Botanical Garden, Celebration Food Truck Park, the
Cambier Park Bandshell and North Collier Regional Park. He was an integral part of the
redevelopment of Fifth Avenue South in Naples, having completed eight mixed use
projects including the 837 Building and the Bank of America Building.
DCa has a staff of five professionals including two Architects licensed in Florida.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
• Traditional Architectural Services
• Master Planning/Land Planning
• Interior Space Planning
• LEED Certified Building Design
CURRENT PROJECTS OF NOTE
• Shelter for Domestic Violence and Human
Trafficking
• Grace Place for Children and Families
• AVOW Hospice
• Holocaust Museum and Education Center of
Southwest Florida
• Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park
Facilities
• Lutgert Professional Center – 45,000 sf Office
Building
• Immokalee High School
• Immokalee Middle School
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AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS
• 2019 Citizen Architect
• 2018 AIA Florida Southwest Honor Award – Holocaust Museum and Education Ctr.
• 2018 AIA Florida Southwest Merit Award – Lutgert Professional Center
• 2018 AIA Florida Southwest Honor Award – Judy Sullivan Family Resource Center
• 2017 AIA Florida Southwest Merit Award – La Mer Common areas
• 2017 AIA Florida Southwest Merit Award – 2400 Building
• 2016 AIA Florida Southwest Honor Award – Fakahatchee State Preserve
• 2016 AIA Florida Southwest Merit Award – Ridge Drive Residence
• 2015 National Community Development Association - Audrey Nelson Community
Development Award, Immokalee Zocalo
• 2015 “A Modern Get Away” Gulfshore Life Magazine
• 2015 “Sunshine State Sustainability-Work of David Corban Architect” American
Builders Quarterly
• 2014 SW FL AIA Excellence in Architecture, Broad Court Residence
• 2014 SW FL AIA Excellence in Architecture, Immokalee Zocalo
• 2013 “Architect’s Homes” Gulfshore Life Magazine Haldeman Creek House
featured.
• 2012 AIA Florida 100 places – 100 years a top 100 place. Haldeman Creek House
• 2012 Haldeman Creek House – WINK TV, NBC 2, Naples Daily News, Florida
Weekly, News Press
• 2011 “Best Buildings in Southwest Florida” The News Press May 28, 2011
• 2010 “Five Who Make a Difference” Gulfshore Life Magazine July 2010 issue
• 2010 “Naples Botanical Garden” Landscape Architecture Cover article in the
May 2010 issue
• 2009 “Fine Designs” Florida Weekly Cover Article and Photograph Haldeman
Creek House
• 2007 SW FL AIA Excellence in Architecture Design Award Haldeman Creek House
• 2007 SW FL AIA Design Award The Docks on Fifth Marina
• 2005 “Modern Masterworks” Gulfshore Life Magazine Photo Layout featuring
Trudy Labell Fine Art.
• 2004 SW FL AIA Design Award Village at Trails End
• 2003 Gulfshore Business Magazine Best Commercial Buildings - Better Roads, Inc.
• 2003 SW FL AIA Design Award Art League of Marco Island
• 2001 Florida AIA Design Award Cambier Park Band Shell
CIVIC/ACADEMIC INVOLVEMENT
• Board of Directors – Naples Players Theatre (Facilities Chair, Long Range Planning
Committee)
• Economic Recovery Task Force Team Member; Group backed by Board of
County Commissioners to spur growth in Collier County and streamline the County
permitting process
• past President of Southwest Florida Chapter of the AIA
• AIA Florida Board of Directors 2017-2018
• Leadership Collier Class of 2010
• Board of Directors - Naples Community Sailing Center
• Chairman - Collier County Citizens Advisory Task Force
• AIA 150 Blueprint for Southwest Florida - Panelist
• Board of Directors (past member) - Collier County Historical Society
• Old Naples Preservation Task Force Member. Sponsored by Naples City
Council to develop design standards for new construction in Olde Naples
• Guest Juror - Mississippi State University, University of Florida and Florida
International University Schools of Architecture
• Mississippi State University - 25th Anniversary Alumni Exhibit, February 1999
ARCHITECTURE / PLANNING / SUSTAINABILITY
David Corban Architect, pllc / 1042 Sixth Avenue North, Naples, FL 34102
239.207.5528 / www. Davidcorban.com / license: AR 0015672
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David Corban architect, pllc
1042 6th Ave. North. Naples, FL 34102
ph: 239.207.5528 license: ar 0015672
17.85 ACRE BAYSHORE CRA PARCEL
PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN
DATE: 2-3-18 SCALE: 1" = 100'-0"
NORTH
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Agenda item 4.a– January 15, 2019 meeting minutes
BAYSHORE/GATEWAY TRIANGLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LOCAL
ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 15, 2019 MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Advisory
Board was called to order by Chairman, Maurice Gutierrez at 6:01 p.m. at the Naples
Botanical Garden Buehler Auditorium, 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL 34112
I. Roll Call: Advisory Board Members Present: Maurice Gutierrez, Camille Keilty,
Dwight Oakley, Steve Main, Karen Beatty, Michael Sherman, Larry Ingram and
Steve Rigsbee
CRA Staff Present: Sean Callahan, Executive Director of Corporate Business
Operations; Debrah Forester, CRA Director; Tami Scott, Senior Project
Manager; Shirley Garcia, Operations Coordinator; Megi Roko, Executive
Secretary.
II. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Gutierrez.
III. Adoption of Agenda: Ms. Forester requested that item 8.b. be heard at 7 p.m.
and add item 7.c Capital Project Planning Division for an update on stormwater
projects a motion to adopt the agenda as amended was made by Steve Main and
seconded by Camille Keilty. Passed unanimously.
IV. Election of Officers-Chair and Vice-Chair: Larry Ingram nominated Maurice
Gutierrez to continue as Chairman and made a motion. Camille Keilty seconded
the motion. Passed unanimously. Karen Beatty made a motion nominating Steve
Main as Vice-Chairman. Dwight Oakley seconded the motion. Passed
unanimously.
V. Approval of Minutes: Steve Main made a motion to approve the December 4,
2018 minutes as written. Seconded by Larry Ingram, passed unanimously.
VI. Community / Business - Presentations
A. Celebration Park Parking Lot- Patrick Johnson, Celebration Park
General Manager, and Frank Feeney from Q Grady Minor came before the
board and updated the community on the status of the parking lot. The
parking lot is going through the planning process and the rezone, they
anticipate about 60 parking spaces. The owner is hiring more staff to
monitor the parking lot and ensure that no one stays after the food park
closes and hangs out in the lot. Debrah Forester mentioned that the required
neighborhood informational meeting regarding the variance will be
coming up and once it is scheduled, CRA staff can let everyone know if
anyone would like to attend. Debrah Forester also brought up some
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concerns that have been raised by residents regarding pedestrian crossing
from the parking lot across Becca Ave to the food truck park, Frank Feeney
is proposing a crosswalk at the end of the lot to the park right now to the
County and see if they can get that approved. Some of the Community
members asked about the deliveries and if they could enter into the lot and
make their deliveries rather than parking in one lane on Bayshore Drive
and block the lane and the addition of recycle bins. They said they will
look at that option for deliveries.
VII. Other Agency’s:
A. Collier County Sheriff’s Department: Cpl Gibson went over the monthly
report of activities, and one of her concerns are that the Community is
calling the CRA Office rather than the non-emergency number 252-9300.
She is requesting everyone call the 252-9300 so they have a quicker
response, a record of areas of concern and she wanted everyone to know
that they can be anonymous. She would be happy to meet anyone in the
Community if they are afraid to report something and get the information
that way too. She handed out perforated cards to contact the Sheriff’s
office either to leave at home or carry in their wallet and purse.
B. Collier County Code Enforcement: John Johnson gave an announcement
that on January 24th, there will be a Nuisance Abatement Board hearing for
the cases located at 3339 Canal Street which is a nuisance property under
the ordinance. The Code case report for the month was handed out as an
attachment and if anyone had any questions he was there to answer. The
Board raised questions regarding the new format of the monthly report and
requested more information. Staff will review and discuss options to
provide more information.
C. Capital Project Planning: Gino Santabarbara, Senior Planner gave the
update on the amount of debris removed from Haldeman Creek post Irma.
The project is completed and he thanked the Community and CRA for all
of their assistance in making this project easier for the contractor with
access and support they gave them. The Community thanked Amy
Patterson and her staff for all their work in this clean up effort. Amy
Patterson spoke about the Stormwater utility initiative and provided an
update. The BCC directed staff to create a stormwater productivity
committee and the issues they are discussing is the failing stormwater
infrastructure and maintenance and potential funding sources moving
forward. They will continue to update the CRA on the progress and
outcomes. CRA Chairman requested consideration be given to property
owners that are already paying into MSTUs that address stormwater, so
they are not paying twice. Ms. Taylor said they are considering giving
credits for areas that are already doing their own stormwater or handling
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their own stormwater maintenance, these issues are all being discussed at
the productivity committee and will look at how to handle any future rate
structures.
VIII. Old Business:
A. Mini Triangle/Cell Tower Update: Debrah Forester provided an update
on the status of the demolition and relocation of the cell tower that is
located on the CRA property. Crown Castle has received their SDPI
permit but are having delays on moving forward due to FAA
requirements. FAA is having some issues regarding the height of the
new tower proposed for the Kirkwood site. Because the federal
government is shut down, the discussions with FAA are on hold. Staff is
holding a conference call with Crown Castle on Thursday to discuss
some options on moving forward. Debrah Forester reminded everyone
that the closing of the property will occur 30 days after the cell tower is
demolished. The issues with FAA will most likely delay the closing for
several months.
B. Time certain 7pm, 17 Acre Update: Debrah Forester, CRA Director
updated the board on the status of The Redevelopment Plan and how the
17 Acres is incorporated. Ms. Forester also gave a brief overview of the
17 Acres Survey that had previously been taken by the community and
mentioned investment interest from the community. Ms. Forester then
introduced Dr. Bill Mitsch, Director of Florida Gulf Coast University's
Everglades Wetland Research Park. Dr. Mitsch mentioned the foregone
“Moonlight on the Marsh” lecture and discussed the value in the wetlands
in the 17 Acres property and provided six advantages of having FGCU
“wetlands and water quality campus” in Naples and Collier County on
Bayshore (see attached). Dr. Mitsch voiced his interest in developing a
research facility on the property and transforming the 17 acres into
primarily a student-based area. It was mentioned that a donation of the
property would leverage $8 million from FGCU to invest in building the
structures shown in a preliminary sketch that Dr. Mitsch had brought in.
The investment would include student dormitories, laboratories, a
pathway to Sugden Park, a wetland park, a meeting facility, and tours of
the land. David Corban, Principal Architect was introduced and presented
a conceptual site plan of the campus (see attached) and discussed what
the plan would entail. Mr. Corban explained the 11 acres portion that is
occupied of wetland will be absorbed for academic purposes leaving 6
acres for an arts center alongside artist lofts the community seeks. Market
rate condominiums and a mixed-use portion was also shown on the
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rendering. It was also indicated that Rebecca Maddox, community
business owner, and Laura Burns, CEO of The United Arts Counsel are
also partnering in the project. There was a brief back and forth discussion
regarding the property not being legally defined as a wetland. Ms. Burns
voiced her support on the art and education having a significant role in
the development of the property and hopes to become apart of the
redevelopment of the property from an arts standpoint when the time
comes. It was questioned if Cultural and Performing Arts Center (CAPA)
had been involved in the process but because the CRA is waiting for the
completion of the Redevelopment Plan, a discussion will be supported in
the future along with other entities. The board discussed the proposed
partnership with FGCU and how it would positively affect the
community and some foreseen glitches that would come along with the
donation. Chairman Gutierrez questioned the stormwater fee and how the
project could play into stormwater management to possibly defer fees for
the community. Board member Karen Beatty mentioned the great desire
to include more commercial than residential development although artist
lofts are also sought after. Mr. Corban explained the location and
placement of commercial property should be at the forefront limiting the
capacity of commercial development on the land. Rebecca Maddox
offered her support and believes this proposal is the best option that
combines all the communities wants and needs. The property for sale in
front of the 17 acres was mentioned and how it could also play a part in
the development of the 17 Acres lot. Steve Main Made a motion to
further discuss the proposal in the future once the Redevelopment Plan is
finalized. Steve Rigsbee Seconded the motion. Passed unanimously. (See
attachments- Conceptual Site Plan and Six Advantages)
IX. New Business:
A. CRA/MSTU Joint Meeting Workshop: February 19th, 5pm Naples
Botanical Garden Buehler Auditorium. Debrah Forester mentioned that
staff would like to hold a joint meeting with all the Advisory Boards for
the area to discuss priorities for next year. This meeting is a result of the
discussions we have had during the redevelopment plan update. Joint
meetings and better coordination between the advisory boards work plan
are identified in the draft update. Everyone but Camille Keilty will be
available. Ms. Keilty noted her disappoint that she will not be available
due to a scheduling conflict. Ms. Forester will provide information prior
to the meeting, so committee members unable to attend can provide
input.
B. Peter Dvorak Resignation/CRA Advisory Board Vacancy: Ms.
Forester noted the resignation received from Mr. Dvorak, the committee
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recognized his many years of service and their appreciation of his input.
The vacancy will be open until February 5, 2019.
X. Staff Report:
A. Project Manager Report: Tami Scott briefly went over the current
projects and the updates on some of the projects: Fire Suppression Phase
II CDBG Grant all documents went to procurement; CRA Office
relocation, the contractor submitted the permit to County and the lease
amendment scheduled for the January 22, 2019 BCC meeting;
Microbrewery has put new sign up and looks good; Racetrac on
Shadowlawn has been approved by the County they should put their
permits in soon; Isles of Collier Preserve is clearing on South Bayshore
to create an entrance into their site; Compass Pointe is under contract and
the site plans haven’t changed; Cirrus Pointe has a new owner and staff
has met with the representative to discuss obtaining an easement along
Thomasson Drive. Courthouse Shadows had a pre app to discuss an
amendment to their PUD to include 300 residential units on the parcels
and providing access to Haldeman Creek for Kayaks, etc.
B. Financial Report: A copy of the monthly financials was provided. No
discussion.
C. Maintenance Report: A copy of the monthly maintenance report was
provided, there were some issues with transients using the CRA owned
buildings that staff is coordinating with the Sheriff’s department.
XI. Communications and Correspondence:
A. January 26 Sabal Shores Neighborhood Event Flyer to include
Neighborhood watch dates for those who would like to attend. Staff is
coordinating with other departments to provide educational information.
Ms. Forester noted that although this meeting is focused on the Sabal
Shores neighborhood it is opened to the public and anyone is welcome to
attend.
B. The draft concept plan that was presented at last month’s meeting was
attached for everyone’s information. The plan shows parking along one
side of Hamilton Avenue. Parks Department is scheduled to bring an item
forward to the BCC on February 12 to seek approval to hire RWA to
proceed with design plans for this concept. If approved, the Bayshore
Beautification MSTU plans for Thomasson and Hamilton will be divided
into phases to allow a portion of the project to move forward as planned
and the final phase to be Hamilton Avenue. Hamilton Avenue will be a
joint project between the Parks Department and the MSTU.
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XII. Public Comments: Mr. Short lives in Moorehead Manor spoke about their trailer
park draining into the 17acre site, there are 3 outfalls that drains into Kelly Lake
on the 17acre and is concerned how this will affect their drainage from their trailer
park into a development on the parcel. He stated he would like to see that parcel
be a park and not bring in more traffic. Mike Patch from Moorehead Manor spoke
about where the stormwater drain is located and where it drains into the 17acre
parcel. Maurice Gutierrez brought up the connection to Sugden Park and maybe
lease the property to FGCU and keep the connection to Sugden for public
connection. Al Schantzen mentioned the Parks Department is holding a public
input meeting to discuss the East Naples Community Park Master Plan on January
31, if anyone wanted to attend to give input.
XIII. Staff Comments: Sean Callahan noted the Parks Department has some interest
in the 17 acres and leasing options with FGCU may be an option. Staff will
continue to discuss options with all interested parties.
XIV. Advisory Board General Communications:
Debrah Forester noted the two attachments: 2019 Meeting Calendar Updated and
requested everyone add to their calendars and for the benefit of all the members,
staff provided a copy of the current Advisory Board enabling resolutions including
the bylaws and noted the Sunshine Law regarding communications between
advisory board members and reminded everyone not to respond to “all” on emails-
“One-way communications”.
XV. Next Meeting Date: February 5, 2019
XVI. Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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Chairman Maurice Gutierrez
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This Drawing and Design are theexclusive property of David Corbanarchitect, pllc and shall not bereproduced in whole or in partwithout the expressed writtenpermission of David Corbanarchitect, pllc.PROJECT:
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