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DSAC Minutes 02/06/2019February 6, 2019 MINUTES OF TI{E COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETTNG Naples, Florida, February 6,2019 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 REGULAR SESSION at the Collier County Growth Management Deparhnent Building, Conference Room #609/610, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Florida with the following members pr€sent: Chaimran: William J. Varian Vice Chairman: Blair Foley David Dunnavant James E. Boughton (Excused) Clay Brooker Chris Mitchell Robert Mulhere Mario Valle Norman Gentry Marco Espinar (Excused) Laura Spurgeon DeJohn Jeremy Sterk JeffCurl John English Mark Mclean ALSO PRESENT: Jamie French, Deputy Departnent Head Judy Puig, Operations Analys! StaffLiaison Eric Fey, Sr. Project Manager, Public Utilities Jeremy Frantz, LDC Manager Mike Ossorio, Director, Code Enforcement Division Matt Mclean, Director, Development Review Rich Long, Director, Plans Review and Inspections Ken Kovensky, Director, Operations and Regulatory Management Lorraine Lantz, Transportation Planning February 6, 2019 Any percons in need of the verbatim record of lhe meeting may reqaest a copy of the audio recording from the Collier County Growlh Management DeparlmenL I. Call to Order - Chairman Chairman Varian called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. II. Approval ofAgenda Mr. Foley moved to approve the Agenda Second by Mr. Valle. Canied unanimously 13 - 0. m. Approval of Minutes from December 5, 2018 Meeting Mn Dunnavant moved lo approve lhe minutes of lhe December 5, 2018 meeling as presenled Second by Mn Curl. Can'ied unanimously 13 - 0. IV. Approval of DSAC/Subcommittee minutes from January 3, 2019 (Only committee members Clay Brooker, Robert Mulhere, Chris Mitchell and Laura DeJohn are to vote on this) Mn Mulhere moved lo approve the minules of lhe lanuary 3,2019 meeling as presented Second by Mr. Milchell Carried unanimously 4 - 0. V. Welcome new membersl Mark Mclean, Architect and John English, Civil Engineer Mr. Mclean and Mr. English were welcomed to the Committee. VI. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair Mr. Foley moved lo appoint llilliam Varian as Chairman of lhe Developmenl Services Advisory Commitlee- Second by Mn Mulhere. Canied unanimously 12 - 0. Mr. Yarian abstoined Mr. Mulhere moved to appoint Blair Foley as Yice Chairman of lhe Development Services Advisory Committee. Second by Mr. Curl. Carried ananimously 12 - 0. Mn Foley abstained- VII. Public Speakers None V[I. StaffAnnouncements/Updates A. Code Enforcement Division update - [Mike Ossoriol Mr. Ossorio provided the report "Co de Enforcement Division Monthly Report December22, - January 2 1 , 2019 Highlights" for informational purposes. He noted:. That the mapping of vacant lots in the Bayshore CRA and Naples Park continues.o The new fuel pump ordinance went into effect on January 4e and it sets standards for protection of pumps against skimmers. o Community cleanups continue. 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" for informational purposes. He provided an overview ofthe responses and noted a new workflow for deviations is being implemented. The Committee requested he provide the Staff liaison with a copy ofthe consultants study on the recommendations for the new fire flow rates. February 6,2019 C. Growth Management DepartmenUTransportation Engineering and/or Planning - pay Ahmad or designeel Ms. Lantz provided an update on the Whippoorwill Lane improvements noting:o That the project proposes a connection to Livingston Road and includes narrowing the traveled lanes, installation of medians, a traflic signal a sidewalk and roundabout, enhancements to landscaping, etc.. Emergency services and the school transportation departrnent provided input on the design.. Only one sidewalk is proposed as the neighborhoods were not in favor of the improvement being installed behind the homes.. The proposal is slated to be heard by the Board of County Commissioners in March with construction in 2020. D. County Fire Review update - [Shar Beddow and/or Shawn Hansonl Ms. Beddow reported that tumaround times are as follows: Building Plan review -3 days; Site Plan reviews - 2 days; Inspections l-2 days. The Department's web site is being upgraded and the Legislature did approve measures to address PTSD for firefighters and other health concems. Inspectors are now issuing electronic approvals for inspections as opposed to the previous policy of paper copies on site. E. North Naptes Fire Review update - [Capt. Sean LinE and Daniel Zunzunegui] Captain Litrtz and Mr. Zunsuneguil reported that turnaround times are as follows: Building Plan review - 7 days; Site Plan reviews 5 days; Inspections - I day. The Departrnent's new 5 year strategic plan is available on the website. F. Operations & Regulatory Mgmt. Division update [Ken Kovensky] Mr. Kovensky submitted the "Collier County December 2018 and Jonuary 2019 Monthly .Starryics " which outlined the building plan and land development review activities. The following was noted during his report:r That the electronic submittal ofthe permit applications is now at 47 percent and Irma related permits at 15 percent. o The dedicated call center is operational and manned by 4 employees.. Stafling concems continue to be addressed including consideration of adding additional full time employees mid year to ensure adequate levels of service arc mei - Staffwill provide an update at the next meeting.r The new integrated CityView credit card payment system is anticipated to be operational in 30 - 60 days.o Delays experienced with the website have been addressed including implementing a CAPTCHA recognition platform. G. Development Review Division updete [Matt Mclean] Mr. Mclean reported: o That 3,000 lots were platted in 2018 compared to an average of 2,000 over the past 3 years. o Two new quick guides have been developed for inspections and stormwater. r Staff has been participating in presentations to Homeowner Associations on their preserve management plans in relation to fuel loads and wildfires. . Utility acceptance workshops have been held with interested parties in the private sector. . Staffwill review the requirements for Bald Eagle monitoring in regards to development applications. J February 6,2019 IX. New Business A. LDC Amendments and Public Notice Signage [Jeremy Frantzl Mr. Frantz presented a Memorandum dated January 25, 201 9 on the proposed changes to the Public Sign Notices. He noted that the goal is for the signage to be easier to read and the change will be implemented through the Administrative Code which is currently being updated. The Committee recommended Staff consider: o Incorporating a web link or QR code so a person may access the information on the proposed project to limit the potential for phone calls to Staff. . Identiffing the sign is in relation to "Collier County" development applications. Mr. Franfz presented 5 proposed Land Development Code amendments for consideration noting the DSAC-LDR Subcommittee reviewed the proposals: LDC Sections 4.02.01 & 5.03.07 - Permanent Emereency Generators The amendment addresses the placement and location ofresidential permanent emergency generators for single-family and two-family dwelling units. Subcommittee Members reported they recommended changes which have been incorporated into the most recent draft, and industry representatives are in favor of the proposal. Mr. Mulhere moved to recommend the Boafi of Coun$ Commissioners adopl lhe proposed amendment (LDC Seciions 1.02.01 & 5.03.07) as presented by StafJ, Second by Mr. Foley. Canied unanimously 13 - 0. LDC Section 4.02.08 - Outdoor Residential Lishtine The amendment establishes standards for new outdoor lighting associated with single family and two-family dwelling units, and duplexes. These standards are intended to prevent high-intensity outdoor lighting from negatively impacting neighboring residential properties. Sneaker Kathy Curatolo, CBIA noted that the proposed amendment was requested by the BCC due to one citizen complaint and expressed concern on the ramifications ofa County wide Land Development Code requirement for single-family homes. It is unclear how the amendment would be enforced given the wide-ranging fixtures impacted and there appears to be no allowance for motion sensor activated lights. Ms. Spurgeon-DeJohn lefi the meeting at 4:25 p.m. Committee discussion occurred with the Members noting: o That the requirements may be difficult to enforce and the amendment appears to be addressing a minimal number of complaints annually. o Building coach and driveway pole tights potentially illuminate onto a neighbors property which may violate the requirements. . The requirement of 60 watts is potentially too low given many exterior aesthetic lights utilize this or a greater intensity. o A homeowner should be allowed to utilize a certain amount of security lighting which may violate the proposed amendment. February 6,2019 Mr. Dunnavanl moved to recommend lhe Boad of Counqt Commissionen nol adopl the proposed amendments (LDC Section 4.02.08 - Outdoor Residenlial Lighring) as canentl! drarted- The Committee would reconsider the amendment if changes were made lo address directional lighting and wallage reqairements. There is a concern lhe proposal has been brought forlh lo address a minimal number of citixen complainls annuolly, Second by Mn Mulhere Carried unanimoasly 12-0. LDC Sections 4.06.02 & 4.06.05 - Revised Commercial Landscaoine The revised amendment places new restrictions when replacing or removing required landscaping trees at commercial shopping centers. The purpose and intent ofthe amendment is to maintain existing mature canopy trees at shopping centers and their value to the surrounding neighborhood. The Committee noted the amendment was brought forth due to a few instances ofshopping centers re-landscaping to address security and safety issues and expressed concem on the proposed amendment at previous DSAC and DSAC-LDR meetings. Mr. Brooher moved to recommend lhe Boa of County Commissioners nol adopl lhe proposed amendment (LDC Sections 4.06.02 & 1.0605 - Revised Commercial Landscaping) however, if the BCC chooses lo adopt lhe amendment, it be subject lo eliminating lhe oplion for a large-scale removal or replacement of required trees in lhe WA and Type D Buller on any approved plan within a l0-year period and allowing bald cypress and slash pine to be utiliud in the butfer area Second by Mn Valle. Canied unanimously 12 - 0. LDC Sections 2.01.03, 2.03.08 & 2.03.09 - Communication Towers The amendment adds communication towers as a conditional use in the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District (R-FMUD) Sending Lands and the Conservation (CON) Zoning Districts as an essential service. See aclion below- LDC Sections 5.05.05. 5.06.00 & 5.06.06 - Gas Station Siens The amendment modifies the current standards related to ground signs for facilities with fuel pumps in accordance with Section 553.79(20(a)2 of the Florida Statutes and in coordination with local stakeholders. Mr. Mulhere moved lo recommend lhe Board olCounly Commissionen adopt lhe proposed amendments (LDC Sections 2.01.03,2.03.08 & 2.03.09 - Communication Towen and LDC Sections 5,05.05,5.06.00 & 5.06.06 - Gas Station Signs) as prcsented b! Stafif. Second b! Mt. Foley. Canied unanimously 12 - 0. Old Business None Committee Member Comments None Adjourn Next Meeting Dates 5 February 6, 2019 March 6, 2019 GMD Conference Room 610 - 3:fi) p.m. April 3, 2019 GMD Conference Room 610 - 3:fi) p.m. May 1, 2019 GMD Conference Room 610 - 3:00 p.m. There being no further business for the good ofthe County, the meeting was adjourned by the order of the Chair at 4:45 P.M. COLLIER COUNTY DEYELOPMENT SERYICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE ved by the Board/Chairman on or as amended 6 Varian FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS LAST NAME—FIRST NAME—MIDDLE NAME NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE Varian, William J Development Services Advisory Committee MAILING ADDRESS THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON 35217 17th Ave SW WHICH I SERVE ISA UNIT OF: ❑ CITY Cf COUNTY 0 OTHER LOCAL AGENCY CITY COUNTY NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: Naples Collier DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRLp MY POSITION IS. 2/6/19 ❑ ELECTIVE ad APPOINTIVE WHO MUST FILE FORM 813 This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies to members of advisory and non -advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before completing and filing the form. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which would inure to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also MUST ABSTAIN from knowingly voting on a measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained (including the parent, subsidiary, or sibling organization of a principal by which he or she is retained); to the special private gain or loss of a relative; or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies (GRAS) under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one -acre, one -vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that capacity. For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law_ A "business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange). ELECTED OFFICERS: In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict: PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting; and WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes. APPOINTED OFFICERS: Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you are not prohibited by Section 112.3143 from otherwise participating in these matters_ However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction. IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN. • You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on page 2) CE FORM 8B - EFF. 1112013 PAGE 1 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.C. APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued) • A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. • The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: • You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating. • You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who must incorporate the form in the minutes. A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency, and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST William J Varian , hereby disclose that on February 6 20 19 (a) A easure came or will come before my agency which (check one or more) 7inured to my special private gain or loss; inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate, inured to the special gain or loss of my relative, inured to the special gain or loss of by whom I am retained; or inured to the special gain or loss of which is the parent subsidiary, or sibling organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me. (b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows: A vote was taken to appoint myself as chairman of the committe for the coming year If disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys, a public officer, who is also an attorney, may comply with the disclosure requirements of this section by disclosing the nature of the interest in such a way as to provide the public with notice of the conflict. February 7, 2019 Date Filed C Signature NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000. CE FORM $B - EFF. 11/2013 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.C. PAGE 2 FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR LINTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS LAST NAME—FIRST NAME—MIDDLE NAME NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE Foley, Blair A. DSAC MAILING ADDRESS THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON 120 Edgemere Way S. WHICH I SERVE ISA UNIT OF: ❑ CITY Uf COUNTY ❑ OTHER LOCALAGENCY CITY COUNTY NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: Naples Collier NA DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED MY POSITION IS: i February 6, 2019 El ELECTIVE I( APPOINTIVE WHO MUST FILE FORM $B This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies to members of advisory and non -advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before completing and filing the form. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which would inure to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also MUST ABSTAIN from knowingly voting on a measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained (including the parent, subsidiary, or sibling organization of a principal by which he or she is retained); to the special private gain or loss of a relative; or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies (CRAs) under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one -acre, one -vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that capacity. For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. A "business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange). In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict: PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting; and WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes. APPOINTED OFFICERS: Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you are not prohibited by Section 112.3143 from otherwise participating in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction. IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VETE WILL BE TAKEN: • You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on page 2) CE FORM 86 - EFF. 11/2013 PAGE 1 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.C. APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued) • A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: • You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating. ® You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who must incorporate the form in the minutes. A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency, and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST i, Blair Foley , hereby disclose that on February 6 20 19 (a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one or more) - en.rniJ fn m+oo^nni�l vrrirptn ernin nr In[:r• inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate, inured to the special gain or loss of my relative, inured to the special gain or loss of whom I am retained; or inured to the special gain or loss of is the parent subsidiary, or sibling organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me. (b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows: Voting for Vice Chairman - I was nominated and did not cast a vote on Agenda Item VI. , by , which If disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys, a public officer, who is also an attorney, may comply with the disclosure requirements of this section by disclosing the nature of the interest in such a way as to provide the public with notice of the conflict. 2.6.19 Date Filed Sign turf NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILURE TP MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE F THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000. CE FORM 813 - EFF. 11/2013 PAGE 2 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.C.