CCPC Minutes 03/30/2006 EAR
March 30, 2006
TRANSCRIPT OF THE MEETING OF THE
COLLIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Naples, Florida March 30, 2006
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Planning
Commission in and for the County of Collier, having conducted
business herein, met on this date at 8:30 a.m. in SPECIAL SESSION
in Building of the Government Complex, East Naples, Florida, with
the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Mark Strain
Lindy Adelstein
Donna Reed Caron
Paul Midney
Robert Murray
Brad Schiffer
Russell Tuff
Tor Kolflat
Robert Vigliotti (Absent)
ALSO PRESENT:
Randy Cohen, Comprehensive Planning Dept. Director
Marjorie Student-Stirling, Assistant County Attorney
Don Scott, Transportation Planning
David Weeks, Comprehensive Planning Department
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, it's 8:30. Would you all please
rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.
(The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you. Good morning. This is the
continuation of the EAR amendment process. I think the last meeting
was about two weeks ago where we continued it to today.
Today's meeting is to review the staff corrections and comments
that we had produced over the last three or four meetings that we had
on this matter.
Out of expediency for this board today and everybody involved,
I'd like to request that if there's new information, that's fine, but let's
try to move through the review a little quicker than we have, because
we've really spent three days going through line by line. Maybe now
with just the changes that have occurred, we can move forward and
finish this off.
I'd also like to remind each of one of the panel members, I'm
looking at Mr. Tuff, when you speak, please speak slowly enough for
the court reporter to be able to take your messages or your comments.
Do not talk over others that are speaking, if you don't mind, and please
wait to be recognized before you speak.
Now, with all that being said, today's agenda is going to go in the
order that's in the book, because hopefully, like I said, we won't be
dwelling on each issue for any length of time. The only exception will
be that we need to hear the Immokalee part of the book before 10:30,
and I would assume before 10:00 to at least give us some time to wade
through it.
The reason for that is Mr. Midney is here today. He drove all the
way in from Immokalee for this meeting but he has to drive all the
way back out there at 10:30 for another meeting. So we certainly
want his input to finish off the Immokalee element. And I've asked
staff to locate Michelle Mosca so that she can be here to provide her
input in regards to the Immokalee portion of it.
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Okay? So other than that, we will take the book in order this
mornIng.
And the first item in order is the capital improvement element.
And I notice Mr. Weeks isn't here. Is that because he's tied up in traff
-- oh, he just showed up. Good. He's the guru of all this stuff, so give
him a minute to get organized.
MR. WEEKS: Good morning, Commissioners. My apologies.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: David, I bet it was the traffic. And Mr.
Scott is here, so he can make sure that he records that, so --
Okay, with the board's concurrence, I would like to just go
through these, read the pages off more quickly than we have in the
past. I'm assuming we've all done our homework and read this
document. So with that in mind, when we get to a page that you'd like
to comment on for staff changes, just raise your hand, let me know.
We're in the capital improvements element, we're on Page 1.
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 2. Mr. Schiffer?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I think first thing in the red
paragraph, the new paragraph we've had, I think that would be easier
to read if you actually reformatted the paragraph so that the
parentheses one is a separate paragraph than parentheses two is.
I think I read through that, but it was a really difficult thing.
Much like -- and that's a typically a code format anyway, that any
subsection you'd break down is a separate paragraph. Anybody
looking at me?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I'm listening to you. I'm just waiting for
David to kind of get organized enough to comment on that.
COMMISSIONER CARON: And you might want to repeat that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: What he's asking, David, is that on Page
2 of the capital improvement element, there's a paragraph B.
MR. WEEKS: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: And the parentheses are one, two and
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three within the paragraph, especially in the red type you added. He's
suggesting that one be set aside as a subparagraph to the main
paragraph and two and three to be subparagraphs. For clarity.
Is that something that reformatting would be a problem with
staff, or is that okay?
MR. WEEKS: I would agree with that. Look over on page three
and see the same type of a breakout.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Right. I think you're going to
have to be careful because you're going to have parentheses one
through three, then you're going to have one through three, so you're
going to have to do some kicking around of the numbers.
The other question on that paragraph is weighted. Is that defined
anywhere in the GMP, what the word weighted means? I know we
have a formula. Is that a standard formula?
MR. WEEKS: Actually, not that I'm aware of.
MR. COHEN: Excuse me. It's not defined in the GMP. We use
it in the AUIR. And right now, as David could attest to, it's based on,
you know, four months of the peak population and eight months of
permanent. And one of the things we're doing this year is actually
taking a look at weighted again with respect to whether or not that
figure's actually accurate.
So putting it in the GMP, if we put a definition in there, would tie
us to it if we did four months and eight months. And we'd rather, if
it's possible, leave it out of there and keep it in the AUIR, as it's
currently done, and use that particular methodology. But it's not in the
GMP right now.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Isn't the AUIR brought into the GMP by
reference?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I see a reference many times. So would
that in essence bring in whatever definition in the AUIR is utilized?
Although it's not a clear way to find it.
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COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Well, I think if that's true, then
why don't we put weighted, parentheses as defined in the AUIR.
Because the users of this book, you don't want them hunting around
looking for that. If there's a place they can go, let them go.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: That helps. Does that work with you?
MR. WEEKS: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Acknowledgement.
MR. WEEKS: Mr. Chairman, if I may, I'll just take it -- just
generally, when we make reference to the peak population, we'll
provide a similar reference to the AUIR, because likewise it is not
defined in the GMP.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I think that would be a good idea.
Thank you, Mr. Schiffer.
Page 3?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 4?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 5?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 6?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 7?
I have one comment on Page 7, Policy 2.2. You have some
underlined language, I know it's not new, in regards to the last time.
It's something I picked up when rereading it.
It starts, but only as a last funding alternative where impact fees
are insufficient to pay for the cost of facilities attributed to future
development.
I'm wondering if after the word impact fees, and you could input
in parentheses, and other sources of revenue. And what I'm worried
about there is that we do have other sources of revenue for some of the
facilities, like gas taxes and things like that. So I wouldn't want to
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limit the only other alternative source of revenue to be impact fees.
Is that appropriate, David?
MR. WEEKS: Seems all right with me.
Randy, do you have a comment on that?
MR. COHEN: I think because of the way we do our
transportation impact fees, it's probably appropriate to do that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Because we do show gas tax and other
stuff.
MR. COHEN: Right.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Anybody have any objection to
that?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 8?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 9?
Page 9, at 3.2 it talks about the coastal -- the calculated need for
public facilities, as represented in the AUIR in the five-year scheduled
capital improvements, and it says will be based on the county's
adopted level of service standards.
Shouldn't that reference those -- the CIE? As found in the CIE?
Or is there another -- I'm just wondering where someone would have
to go to find those -- that's kind of like Brad's question about
definitions.
If you want to know what the adopted level of service standard is
in the county, is this the document that's supposed to dictate that and
set that?
MR. WEEKS: Yes. And in this case, we are in the CIE, which
is the very element that establishes that level of service standards.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. So there's no need -- someone
would just apparently realize that then, reading this whole --
MR. WEEKS: I would hope so.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I wasn't sure, but I wanted to ask the
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question.
Page 10?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page II?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 12?
MR. SCHMIDT: Mr. Chairman?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, sir.
MR. SCHMIDT: Their staff would note that in letter C,
Subsection C --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Are you on page --
MR. SCHMIDT: Page 12.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you.
MR. SCHMIDT: In Subsection C where it is highlighted in red,
reflects the projects set forth in the first year of the -- should read CIS,
capital improvement schedule.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: So is there a -- do you need to say that
out and then do a parentheses CIS, just to be -- either way, let staff
work it out. I don't have a problem with it. Anybody have a concern
on the panel?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 13?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 14?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 15?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY : Yeah, there's a note here, legal
comment expected on this idea.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Yes, for the record, Marjorie
Student-Stirling, Assistant County Attorney.
And having gone through this with staff, we feel that this
language should be okay, because what happens with the AUIR will
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be factored into our checkbook concurrency. So the application of
checkbook concurrency in 5.1 will catch the situation and a
development mayor may not be able to go forward utilizing
checkbook concurrency in 5.1 and associated policies.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Does that answer your question, Mr.
Murray?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: (Shakes head affirmatively)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: While we're at it, Ms. Student, there's
current legislation going through that could impact the way we have to
look at concurrency.
If it does, do we have to go back, and will these -- will that
require new changes to this EAR or the GMP?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Well, we are in the EAR process,
and it depends on if the legislation becomes effective and if there's any
-- depends on what the language may say in the legislation as to the
effective date. But I think that's certainly something that when we go
to adopt, because this is just transmittal, we can iron that out with
DCA.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I was just curious. Thank you.
Page 16?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page -- well, it's Page 1 of Exhibit A,
which is a table.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I have an Exhibit A question.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, sir.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: There's a red note on the bottom
of a couple pages. Is that note just for us at this hearing, or is that a
note that's going to be in the final -- I think it's just for this hearing.
MR. COHEN: No, sir, that note will be incorporated into the
final document. And where you see the asterisk that's next to that
note, you'll see an asterisk in the columns under 2005-2006.
And the reason for those particular notes is that the water and
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sewer master plan for the county will not be adopted until June, and
we don't have final figures. So at transmittal, we don't have them.
But we want to make sure the DCA realizes that will be financially
feasible. And then for your adoption hearing we will have those
numbers incorporated, and they'll be provided to DCA as well as
yourself at that time.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: And the note goes away then.
MR. COHEN: Correct.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you.
I have some questions of Mr. Scott in regards to the table that
Exhibit A encompasses.
MR. SCOTT: Good morning. Don Scott, Transportation
Planning.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Good morning, Don. I enjoyed my
drive here today.
MR. SCOTT: Did you?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yeah, I read the paper.
On Page 1 of the table, you have a CIE Number 168, Vanderbilt
Beach Road, Collier Boulevard to Wilson. And I notice that you have
fiscal year costs in there in '06, '07 and '08, a little over 10 million a
year.
What do those costs represent?
MR. SCOTT: Right-of-way. As it's shown on the notes thing,
where it says design right-of-way, right-of-way, right-of-way, the R is
right-of-way, the D is design.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Based on the total that's here and
the fact that it's in the EAR, are we locked into doing that? Because
from what I read in the paper most recently, the cost of that roadway
could escalate to over $200 million. That may change some peoples'
minds about moving forward with that.
If it's in this document, does that lock us into it?
MR. SCOTT: No. The board will make a decision whether we
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go forward with that, obviously, on April 17th.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, then this document doesn't make
them -- bring that up.
MR. SCOTT: Obviously, even beyond this project costs change,
issues change out there.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: That's why I was wondering.
Down on 5061, Collier Boulevard, Immokalee Road to Golden
Gate Boulevard. That was one of the roadways that were supposed to
be in before we approved all those developments along it. And it still
isn't started, although it was supposed to be finished. And now it's
looking like it's going to be built in 2008, even beyond?
MR. SCOTT: No. The -- again, this is referencing moving it out
of the first two years. It's in this fiscal year, but we won't bring it in
till we have a contract that's approved.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: So the $36 million shown in 2008 could
be spent in 2006 or seven?
MR. SCOTT: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. It's--
MR. SCOTT: That's really -- answering your first part of that
that says it was supposed to be started already and development went
forward with the assumption, this pushes it out where development
can't go until it's pulled back in.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I see. Okay.
On the next page, Item 040, Golden Gate Boulevard. It's looking
like the construction for the extension from Wilson to Everglades at
$42 million is set for '09. But yet I notice Vanderbilt Beach Road, or
even some of the others seem to be ahead of that.
Is this one that's put out and is going to be pulled back in to be
moved ahead?
MR. SCOTT: That again is two years out. That's actually in '08.
And I know it's confusing. There's -- we have a map that shows what
we're really pushing for, but this is for DCA's purposes of what we're
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trying to do to get it out of the concurrency window.
So anything that was in the first three years essentially went out
two years. Anything in nine and 10 are essentially at the bottom of
the work program, not shown as construction in nine and 10.
Now, there's been some discussion whether, depending on where
we go with proportionate share, they might decide to take all the
construction out of the five-year work program and just bring it in
when there's an approved contract. That remains to be seen at this
point.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Well, I was just trying to -- I'm
not -- I don't think I have a problem with your table in regards to what
you've explained. I just didn't understand it the way reality's been
hitting us versus what you have here.
Your 951 extension that's on Page 2 has been struck from
Immokalee Road to Bonita Beach Road. That means it's out of the
five-year plan but it's still being conceived, isn't it?
MR. SCOTT: Well, at the moment the next phase would have
been design. And the discussions we've had with Lee County is that
we're going forward with the 1-75 toll authority. We were hoping to
get the first meeting next month, but I think it's probably May. We're
going to address 1-75 first as the toll thing and see where that ends up
with 951.
951 was about a four to $500 million project, and we weren't
going to be doing that unless it's tolled also. That has a big influence
on what we do on 1-75, so we're trying to answer the 1-75 question
first.
Now, we are going to go and get whatever right-of-way we can
within our corridor, and Lee County's going to do the same. But at
the moment we're holding back on design.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. That's the only questions I had
on Exhibit A.
Does anybody else have any questions on Exhibit A?
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(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, thank you very much, Don.
Exhibit A continues until we get to the end, there's a final page.
Any questions on the balance of the CIE?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Hearing -- Mr. Weeks?
MR. WEEKS: Mr. Chairman -- and by the way, I'm David
Weeks, Comprehensive Planning Department.
I'd ask Mr. Schmidt, but I think we should -- Schmidt, Corby, but
I think we should get this on the record. On that table A that we were
just discussing, the first three pages, in a few cases under the notes
column there's the initial LD. And there is no corresponding initials
under the T. And so I wanted to ask maybe if Don could tell us if
that's a combination of -- or just what that is.
MR. SCOTT: LD is landscape design. And I don't know if
there's another reference for construction. Or LS is landscape -- LD is
landscape design. And we can add that to it.
MR. WEEKS: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you.
Hearing nothing else, Ms. Student, is it appropriate that we take a
vote on recommendations on each one of these separately?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Yes, that's how we generally do it
and I think that's entirely appropriate.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, is there a motion--
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: So moved.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: There's a motion to recommend
approval.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Second.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Seconded by Mr. Murray. Discussion?
I'm assuming the motion is to recommend approval with the
corrections made by staff and those recommended today by this board;
is that --e
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COMMISSIONER MURRAY: That's correct.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. All those in favor of the motion,
signify by saying aye.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Aye.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: Aye.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Aye.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Anybody opposed?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Motion carries 7-0. Thank you.
Is Ms. Mosca here yet? Randy, were you able to reach her?
MR. COHEN: I left a message for her, as well as an e-mail.
Typically she doesn't get to the office until 9:00 in the morning, so I
will try her again at 9:00 as well.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I may periodically look up and check
with you just so we're -- with or without her, I think by 10:00 we're
going to have to discuss the Immokalee issue, so -- I was just hoping
her input would be here.
Transportation element would be the next element in our book.
Any questions on Page I?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 2?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 3?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 4? Ms. Caron.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Don, since you made changes to
the list on here, can you just go over why those changes were made?
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MR. SCOTT: You're talking about level of service E?
COMMISSIONER CARON: Yes.
MR. SCOTT: Essentially what roadways are six lanes or at least
under construction for six lanes that we're making it consistent across
the thing.
Now, as I said before, I'd rather have a statement that says that
when it gets six lanes, make it level of service E, but I know we had a
lot of discussion about that last time, so this is consistent at least to
where we're at right now.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 5?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 6?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 7?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 8. As Ms. Caron pointed out,
when we received the e-mail, that was a missing page.
Page 9?
(N 0 response)
COMMISSIONER CARON: I think we're going to get Page 8.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Oh, it came in -- I'm sorry, I got mine in
e-mail last night from David, so I've got mine. I think the side that's
new is the back side, Page 8?
MS. SCOTT: Excuse me, Mr. Chairman?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes.
MS. SCOTT: Trinity Scott, Transportation.
If I could go back to Page 7, I noticed in our strike-through
version that we provided to you in policy 4.3, the new policy 4.3, both
should and shall had been stricken. And should is double underlined.
So I would like to remove the strike-through on should.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I read that. And when it said the
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county's pathways construction program be consistent with the
comprehensive pathways plan to the maximum extent feasible, I
thought you purposely tried to strike both of those, because it still
reads --
MS. SCOTT: We could leave it at that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: No, that's fine. I have no problem with
it. But that's why I didn't think it was a problem. We can leave it.
Should be back in.
MR. WEEKS: Mr. Chairman, for explanation, what we've done
is -- I realize this may cause some confusion, but to try to show the
changes, we used double underlined, double strike-throughs. And in
this case because should is double underlined, it shows that it is being
added back in. And because shall is double struck through, it is taken
out. So we are showing it as --
MS. SCOTT: Thank you, David.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: And for the comments we gave today,
we're going to be looking for triple underlines and --
Thank you, Trinity.
Yes, Mr. Midney?
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: The reason we're going with
should rather than shall is because we're saying to the maximum
extent feasible? We're not saying that it's going to be an absolute thing
that's going to be done?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I think that's the intent, the best -- to put
the best efforts --
MS. SCOTT: Yes. The comprehensive pathway plan only
addresses arterials and collectors. It does have a few local roads
identified in there.
But as far as county dollars are concerned, I need a little bit of
flexibility to spend dollars when the school calls and says they have an
immediate need, and it may not necessarily be identified in this
comprehensive pathway plan, but I need to go out and address an
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immediate need.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you. Okay, we left off on Page
9. Any questions on 9?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 10?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 11? I have one question on page
11, it's Item D up on top. It's talking about impacts in the TCEA. And
in D you've added affordable workforce, but you've limited it to 80
percent. And I do know that there's an effort now in the county and
there's a table adopted just recently on Tuesday to work with up to 150
percent, I think it is.
How does that fit in if it's not utilized here?
MR. WEEKS: I'm looking at Cormac to help out a little bit.
I believe the basis was that using the existing term of affordable
housing did only apply, or still does only apply to 80 percent or less of
the median household income. So we were changing the language
here just to explicitly state the 80 percent to reflect what the original
intent was.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: My question is why is that -- why isn't
the intent just to go with the full range? Because we just developed a
matrix that's beneficial to the full range, so why wouldn't we want to
use that?
MR. GIBLIN: Commissioner, Cormac Giblin, Housing and
Grants Manager.
I think the answer to your question was we just did it. So it
would be appropriate now to make that change.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Ah. Okay, good. So David, then you
can make that change?
MR. WEEKS: Yes.
Cormac, for clarification then, we would strike the added phrase
at 80 percent or less of median income?
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MR. GIBLIN: Correct.
MR. WEEKS: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 12?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 13?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 14?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 15?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 16?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: By the way, I noticed that staff has put
some verbiage in here about our questioning and then their
clarification. David, I think your clarification works well. So I like the
language a lot better in the areas that you did pick up on.
MR. WEEKS: Thank, you, Mr. Schmidt. Corby did that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Thank you. Is your last name
Schmidt?
MR. SCHMIDT: It is.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: You don't look like your dad.
(Laughter)
MR. WEEKS: Different spelling.
MR. SCHMIDT: It's an extended family.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 17?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 18?
David, I had a question on Page 18, and it was back about policy
11.3 and turning over the airport to Everglades City.
(At which time, Mr. Kolflat entered the boardroom)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I'm still concerned that that airport
could provide tremendous access for county residents to an inland
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waterway that we have virtually now no private access to, or it's so
limited it's almost useless.
And while it's being used as an air park, I understand the need for
Everglades City, although I seriously don't think it's used enough, but
couldn't we provide a language that would require a reverter clause in
the deed that would go to them, so that if they ever decided not to use
it as an air park in any capacity whatsoever it would revert back to the
county for use as the county sees fit, maybe a boat launch ramp site or
something like that?
MR. SCOTT: After the meeting, I followed up with Everglades
City on some of the issues in trying to figure out who actually added
this language over the last six years, and pretty much had a long
discussion about how the master plan was supposed to be updated at a
certain time.
And I still have some more data that I haven't gone through, but I
wasn't comfortable just striking the language without some discussion
with the board as to where they wanted to go from there.
From that aspect, I welcome any comment you want to make as
we forward this to the board.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, I certainly think that to protect the
citizens of the county who already own the property, if they want to
have access to that backwater area, they're not going to have it unless
-- this isn't giving it to them right now, but if for any reason it stops
being used as an airport, why shouldn't the citizens of Collier County
then retain that right to have access to those backwaters? That's my
only point.
MR. SCOTT: And I don't disagree. I think the language came
more from the aspect of when they considered MPO funding in
transportation and airports, trying to protect the airport interest side of
it.
But obviously if that goes away in the future, based on whatever
happens in the area, I'm not sure that's a problem.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I mean, honestly, for that to become
useful to a wider array of citizens than just the airport is now, I think
the city would actually benefit from the tourism they would receive
from that.
MR. SCOTT: They might have some interest in some other use,
too so--
,
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: If there's no objection from the panel.
Mr. Schiffer?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I have a general question on
transportation. Is now the time?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, I'd like to get done with Policy
11. 3 first.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: I would have an objection. Just that
that land was -- that area, it was Everglades City's property and they
had an airport on it, and the county said that we can do a better job for
you, so they gave it to the county to do a better job with the airport.
If that were to be removed from being an airport, I believe they
should have it back to do as -- it's their decision, it's their property, it's
their -- they gave it as a gift under contingency that it would be an
airport. If it's not, then I believe it should go back to the rights of the
citizens that gave it to them.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Have you seen the project to the north
adjacent to the airport that's almost on the airport property going in
right now? Do you know the price of those condominiums? Do you
know how valuable this property is overlooking those backwaters?
Do you know how sometimes cash strapped small communities are,
especially when they need to upgrade their sewer plants or water
treatment facilities or things like that?
The potential for this to go to a private enterprise to become
high-rise condominiums is extremely great. I certainly would not
want to see that happen to another waterfront piece of property in
Collier County. For that reason, I certainly would like to see this
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commission's support adding language or a reverter clause being
added, should Everglades City not use that property as an air park.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Perhaps -- I have a little concern
about putting language that ought to be in a deed in this document.
But perhaps we could put some more general language that in the
event that it's not used for an airport, it will revert to the county. And
then that could serve as guidance when they negotiate and do prepare
the documents, then it could be -- you know, be reflective of the
compo plan language in the deed, that way.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: That's kind of where I was headed.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Okay. I thought maybe you were
going to put language the deed shall say.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Oh, no, I just wanted to make sure there
was some suggested -- and I understand Mr. Tuffs objection to it.
Although I'm just concerned about the potential of it going to private
high-rises, which is already happening right around that air park.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: And I just don't believe that's our
prerogative to tell them what to do. I mean, it's like some big guy over
here tells this little guy how he's going to run his life. I believe they're
citizens, they pay their taxes, they do their things and they -- it was
given only to the county to run as an airport. If that should cease, then
it should go back to the city for them to decide. It's not our
prerogative to tell them what to do.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Murray?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I have a question. Does the
county own that property? If we own it, we have the right to make a
decision right or wrong. But if we don't own it, I guess it's moot.
MR. SCOTT: Obviously this raises more questions to be
discussed with the City of Everglades, too.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, I mean, I think before this day's
over, there's going to be questions to be discussed with other cities in
this county as well, based on the housing element.
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But with this one, my suggestion still stands. What's the feeling
of this panel?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I don't disagree. As long as we
own it, we have the right to make that decision.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: We do. We own it now.
They deeded it to us. It's ours.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: To run as an airport.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: But it's in the county's
prOVInce now.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: All I'm suggesting is -- Ms. Student?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: The property ownership probably
needs to be checked. And also, if it was conveyed to the county,
documents doing that to make sure there's no contingencies in those
documents as well. And that all needs to be checked before I feel
comfortable absolutely putting something in here. I mean, we can, but
we just need to check first to see what we're dealing with.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Schiffer?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Yeah, I just wanted to support
Russell. I believe that if they gave it to make an airport, then they
should get it back.
But I think Margie, what she just said is going to trump anything
we want to do anyway.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Consensus of the panel? My suggestion
still stands. You've heard other opinions. All those that -- did you
have a comment?
COMMISSIONER CARON: No, I was just going to say, I agree
with what you're saying. I think that the further investigation that
Margie is talking about needs to be done before it gets to the BCC. I
think we can recommend that if we own this property, we can move
forward with revised language. And we would recommend that if we
own the property.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I would say again, if it's
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unencumbered, if we own it without reverters from there, Everglades,
then fine, we should control it. Then I would advocate your position.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Midney?
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: Well, I would be prepared to vote
on something if we, you know, had in mind the fact that make sure
that there's no encumbrances on it first.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Schiffer?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Is the property within the City
of Everglades?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, it is.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: So wouldn't they govern what's
built on it now anyway?
MS. STUDENT -STIRLING: The County can own property
within a municipality, and then it gets dicey about regulations and
what controls and so on. But the county can own property within
another jurisdiction, a municipality within the county anyway.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I understand that, but I do think
it's under their domain what the use of it is now anyway. So if it
doesn't become an airport, it's going to be what they want it to be.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Adelstein?
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: How about subject to the
county having it if in fact it is viable to them and legally acceptable to
them?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, I think basically any changes
would have to be after Ms. Student did whatever research --
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: But we're giving her leeway
to do that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Right. That's what this whole
discussion is about.
Mr. Kolflat, did you have any -- okay.
Well, seems like the consensus is that some language be added if
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Ms. Student feels it's appropriate after her research with regards to the
operation, if it ceases to be an airport.
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: Let's vote and see what the
consensus is between you and Mr. Tuff.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I thought we just took as poll. Okay. I
was going to vote on the whole thing at the end but we can vote on
this one.
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: I would like to see what the
breakdown is on this particular point.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. On this particular issue, all those
in favor of seeing, through appropriate research and consensus from
the county attorney's office, a suggestion being added to this
paragraph that in the case if it ceases to be an airport, the county can
then regain control of that property.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: What does' that mean exactly?
It becomes part of the county or -- if they own it, they control it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: It's part of the county--
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: It's part of the county now, but I
mean, it's governed by the city, within the jurisdiction of the city.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, Brad, the way it's being put forth
now is the county owns it and is going to turn it over to the city.
That's a good thing for the city, they get their airport back,
everything's fine.
My suggestion is if they for some reason decide not to run it as
an airport, in order to avoid it going into private hands that the county
then regain control of the property, then the county then can decide
what to do with it. That's my --
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I don't know what control
means, that's all. I mean, in other words you're saying that we give it
back to the city, now the city owns it and it's within the jurisdiction of
the city, yet they have to get permission from the county to do
anything.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, I don't know if you're familiar
with reverter clauses in deeds, but when you issue a deed and if you
have a reverter clause in it and the purpose for which you issued a
deed for the property no longer is used for that, it reverts back to the
pnor owner.
That's the same suggestion here. Although as Ms. Student said,
we can't write deeds in the GMP. So I was trying to politely suggest it
as something that would highlight it at the time this would actually
occur in the future.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I think what you're saying is
that if it reverts back to the city, which I do understand what that is,
we still are going to have a control on it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: It would revert back to the county.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: It would revert back to the
county?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: If the county gives it to the city and the
city were to cease using it for an airport, it would revert back to the
county .
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Okay, I'm sorry, I do have it
backward. N ever mind.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I'm trying to figure out how we get
through this.
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: I understand your suggestion,
Mark.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. All those in favor of the
suggestion I just made, please signify by raising your hand.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: (Raises hand). I now support it.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: (Raises hand)
COMMISSIONER CARON: (Raises hand)
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: (Raises hand)
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: (Raises hand)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: (Raises hand)
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All those opposed?
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: (Raises hand)
COMMISSIONER TUFF: (Raises hand)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, so now it's eight to -- I mean
there's eight people here, 6-2, okay, in favor of the language. Thank
you.
We got through it.
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(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: That's it. Then the transportation
element.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I have a general transportation
topic.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, sir.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: The concept of peak hour basis,
there's really no definition to it, other than what the transportation
department comes up with as peak hour, correct?
MR. SCOTT: It's whatever the -- on any given road, peak hour
can be different. You know, it could be 2:00 in the afternoon. Not
usually. But also 5:00 in the afternoon. Whatever the highest traffic
volume hour is for that roadway.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Okay.
MR. SCOTT: And obviously when we get into A.M. analysis,
which we talked about before, the peak hour of the day could be A.M.
in some areas and P.M. somewhere else.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: So what you're saying, the
reason we don't use A.M. hours now is we don't have that data?
MR. SCOTT: A lot of data has to be collected, that's correct.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Okay. But once you collect it,
the peak hours could be anywhere it falls.
MR. SCOTT: Yes.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Okay, thanks.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, is there a motion to approve,
subj ect to the recommendations as discussed today and those provided
to us by staff from our prior meetings?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: So moved.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Seconded by?
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: I'll second.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Adelstein.
Any discussion?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: All those--
COMMISSIONER TUFF: So if you're not in favor of that one
part where I still -- it would be appropriate to -- and I approve the rest,
would that -- or is that already stated because we voted that down on
that measure?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: It's already been stated.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: It's already on the record.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: All those in favor of the motion, signify
by saying aye.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Aye.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Aye.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Aye.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Anybody opposed?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Nobody's opposed. Motion carries, 8-0.
Thank you.
MR. COHEN: Mr. Chairman, just to let you know, Ms. Mosca is
on her way.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Excellent. Thank you.
And for the record, Mr. Kolflat had arrived earlier. I missed
seeing the exact time he came in.
Sanitary sewer sub-element.
By the way, for the court reporter, we'll try to break between
10:00 and 10:30, depending on our Immokalee discussion, if that's
okay.
Good morning. I heard a bad rumor about you.
MR. VAN LENGEN: It's not such a bad rumor.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I heard you might be leaving us.
MR. VAN LENGEN: As long as it's on the record, I just want to
say that Collier County is probably the best employer I've ever had to
date.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, you certainly have been a
pleasure and very professional to deal with. We're going to miss you.
MR. VAN LENGEN: I appreciate it, thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Sorry to see another person leave.
Page 1 of the sanitary sewer sub-element?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 2?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 3? Ms. Caron?
COMMISSIONER CARON: Yeah, there were language
changes here obviously in 1.5 and 1.6 which I would just like to have
staff review.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: You mean explain?
COMMISSIONER CARON: Yes.
MR. GRAMATGES: Good morning, Phil Gramatges, Public
Utilities Engineering.
Can you be more specific, please, as to what you would like us to
discuss?
COMMISSIONER CARON: The changes that you've made.
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Review them for the record.
MR. GRAMATGES: Okay, sure. The first change would be
under Policy 1.5. We added within 200 lineal feet of the closest
property line.
And again, in the next to the last line on that paragraph, also
within 200 lineal feet of the property line, which is the way the
ordinance reads.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: And that's something I think that we
pointed out as a board, because if you were to leave it like it was
before, someone could be a half a mile away with a sewer line and say
they've got to tie in. This limits them to a 200-foot distance.
MR. GRAMATGES: Yes, indeed. Yes.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Yes. And I understand. Ijust
wanted to have it on the record, because all that was stated in our
meeting was that we would change that language. So I think the
language change should be in the record.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Did you have a similar request
on 1.6?
COMMISSIONER CARON: On 1.6.
MR. GRAMATGES: Yes, 1.6 we changed on the first line of the
first paragraph the word will for the word shall. And then on the third
line we added where septic tank use and struck out of high
concentrations of septic tanks for such facilities.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Phil, I had a question about that
particular one.
MR. GRAMATGES: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: The word after the strike out, it says
may reasonably be expected to adversely affect public health and
safety or the environment.
I'm still concerned about the use of the words may reasonably be
expected, only because what is reasonably affecting the public health,
safety and environment is really very objective in different people's
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minds.
Marco Island right now has an issue going on with their sewer
systems. And there's people down there that say the sewer and septics
are fine, and others say there aren't. I'm wondering if reasonably is a --
there's as better word than reasonably to be used there.
MR. COHEN: Mr. Chairman, might I suggest using the word
could rather than may reasonably?
MR. GRAMATGES: That would be acceptable to us, if it is to
you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Is there any criteria at some point that
triggers something to go from being acceptable and not acceptable to
the public health, safety and/or the environment?
MR. GRAMATGES: I can't answer that, but it would say that
that would be very difficult to do objectively. Now, there are of
course regulations as to the level of coliforms that you can find in the
effluent and the level of certain contaminants that you can find under
water that is tested in the area, and that definitely will determine
whether or not we are within or outside the regulations.
As to being able to go before that happens and try to anticipate
that, yeah, there is a level of subjectivity here that I don't see how we
can avoid.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, if you were to strike the words
from may all the way down to the word or, and just say that sewage
treatment plants and where septic tank use fails to meet the
performance standards for such facilities in Chapter 64, E.6 F AC, then
you've got standards tied to a performance that you know is
quantified.
MR. GRAMATGES: That certainly would be acceptable to us.
So we will strike out anything from may to or.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Right. And then the sentence will just
pick up with the word fail, you add an S so it, where septic tank use
fails to meet performance standards.
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MR. GRAMATGES: Yeah, we would need to change fail to
fails.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Right. I think that provides an ability
for everybody to understand what quality --
MR. GRAMATGES: Sure, we will make those changes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, thank you.
MR. GRAMATGES: Continuing on under Policy 1.7, the last
line on that first paragraph, we changed will to shall.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: And just out of curiosity, because
there's a lot of red-lining in this book, it's on record if it's in this book
today, isn't it?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Yes, it--
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I'm trying to get to Ms. Caron's concern.
MS. STUDENT -STIRLING: Yeah, I believe it's on the record,
because the book is part of the record of this proceeding.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Does that work for you, Donna?
COMMISSIONER CARON: It will in some cases and it won't in
others.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Page 7?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 8?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 9? I have a question on the top,
Policy 4.6 that was added. It says the county shall promote the use of
xeriscape techniques to minimize potable water use for landscape
irrigation.
I would suggest maybe a period there, because the rest of it is a
given without stating it here. And if you state it here and some of
those references are expanded or added to in other parts of the codes,
we may have a problem bringing those in if this is what the GMP is
specifically referencing.
MR. GRAMA TGES: In other words, Mr. Chairman, you're
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suggesting that we eliminate everything after irrigation?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes. Wouldn't that accomplish the
same goal? Because if you do it, you've to be consistent with the
codes anyway.
MR. GRAMATGES: Absolutely.
And by the way, as you will remember, the reason we made this
change is because we wanted the language in the wastewater
sub-element to resemble or to be exactly the same as in the water. So
we will change it there as well.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I would hope so, yes.
Is that okay?
MR. GRAMATGES: Certainly.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you.
And the last section is Page 10.
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: No questions. We have finished with
the sanitary sewer sub-element and I would entertain a motion to
recommend approval with the changes we've discussed today as well
as the changes incorporated by staff for today's meeting.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: So moved.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Motion made by Commissioner
Adelstein. Seconded by?
COMMISSIONER CARON: I'll second it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Commissioner Caron. All those in
favor, signify by saying aye.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Aye.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Aye.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Aye.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: Aye.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Aye.
Anybody opposed?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Motion carries 8-0.
MR. COHEN: Mr. Chairman, for the record, Ms. Mosca has
arrived.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: She's hiding. She is, behind Richard.
Well then why don't we start on the Immokalee -- jump right
straight to the Immokalee master plan now so we can make sure we
have time to finish before Mr. Midney leaves.
That is the third tab from the back of our book. When we finish
with this, we'll go back to potable water.
Good morning, Michelle.
MS. MOSCA: Good morning. For the record, Michelle Mosca,
with the Comprehensive Planning Staff.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I know that probably the most urgent
issue that we need to ask you about was the request that you solicit
input from the master plan committee that's working in Immokalee or
any others out there that may have input in regards to the density of
increases for affordable housing.
Did you have any input from them?
MS. MOSCA: I did send the e-mail correspondence, as stated I
would. I did not receive enough responses in order to form a
consensus from anyone of the committees.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Did you receive any responses?
MS. MOSCA: Yes, I did.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Were they for or against?
MS. MOSCA: One was to defer -- I actually categorized them. I
said to either adopt the language as stated, adopt with modifications.
The other was to defer. And I'm trying to think of the other one. The
other one was to defer and we'd work with the consultant out in
Immokalee to identify the needs or the areas where affordable housing
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might be most appropriate.
So the two statements that I received -- the two responses that I
received, one was to defer and allow the consultant to work with the
community. And the other was adopt, but they wanted to see the table
that's being prepared for the BCC.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Which was approved on Tuesday.
MS. MOSCA: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. The other comment I wanted to
make sure, now that we've got your input, when this was discussed by
this panel last time, there was a follow-up report supplied from Mr.
Schmitt, and I'm sure you all saw it, that indicated something to the
effect that it looked like maybe we were trying to dump this added
density out in Immokalee for affordable housing.
I don't think that was the intent of this board and I want to make
the record clear on that. We would have struck it unilaterally from the
entire recommendation of the code, but Mr. Midney being a resident
out there and a representative of Immokalee on this panel, suggested
that it might be better to leave that in for Immokalee. And it was for
that reason that we left it in.
And with that I'm still going to defer to him today to any further
comments he may have, or any input you may have garnered from
citizens out there in regards to this issue.
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: Do you want to start there or start
from the beginning? Might as well start from the beginning, because
it won't take that long.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Well, I was -- well, the changes
that were made were so minor, I figured we were going to end up
there before we had any comments.
Page I?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 2?
(No response)
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 3?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 4?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 5?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 6?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 7?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 8?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 9?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 10?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page II?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 12?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 13?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 14?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 17? I'm just kidding. Paul's been
waiting for 15. Okay, Paul, we're there.
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: 16, right?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Actually, yes, 15 and 16. That's where
your density bonuses start.
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: Michelle, I saw the one letter
from Fred Thomas, which I got as an e-mail. I didn't see the other
one. But I interpreted basically that he was in favor of allowing this
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so-called workforce housing bonus by right to go through. I didn't see
the other e-mail.
MS. MOSCA: I did receive that, as well. And then in a
follow-up e-mail he said before he made a definitive decision he
wanted to see the table.
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: I don't think that -- the name
affordable housing by right I think is a little bit misleading, because it
sounds as though, oh, you know, you can put -- you can just dump 16
units per acre anywhere, you know, without any process.
And I think this panel should consider that really, this is a
compromise, it's not just saying that you can automatically increase,
you know, just willy-nilly the density of affordable housing in an
urban area, and particularly in Immokalee.
If you go through the public here, you can get eight units an acre.
Your density by right is just for four units an acre. And it's only in the
urban area where we encourage development anyway. The applicant
will still have to meet the requirements of concurrency, the LDC,
building reviews and everything.
And I think that it's important. It really is important in the whole
county. Some people have interpreted it to say well, any affordable
housing project that's proposed for Immokalee is going to get in.
They've never been denied yet, they never will in the future. But I
think we're getting to the point now where we could have problems
even in Immokalee getting any public housing through, as the land
. .
pnces are gOIng up.
As I mentioned in the previous meeting, in the Arrowhead
subdivision, those were supposed to be a high proportion of affordable
housing. Now the cheapest unit is starting at $250,000. So everything
. .
IS gOIng up.
And the land is becoming more valuable. Developers have said
that in order for them to even consider going with any affordable
housing, as opposed to just doing half a million dollar homes where
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they don't have to go through any review because it's an automatic
thing, they need to have some -- get rid of some of the uncertainty
about proposing affordable housing.
I think all of the members of this panel are in favor of affordable
housing, without question. Every single one. But there's always a
trade-off between affordable housing and density and the
environment. Those three things are the things that seem to guide our
discussions a lot.
And I know that we all have a strong feeling that we don't want
to unnecessarily increase the density, because that causes a lot of
problems with transportation and schools and everything else. But if
we don't do something -- right now we're basically doing very little to
encourage affordable housing. And you can see the results, very few
projects are coming through.
If we don't do something more than what we're doing, I don't
think we can expect to see things improve in terms of being able to
find houses for teachers, for nurses, for police, for basically wage
earners.
And what you end up with is a kind of de facto segregation
where you have all the young families either in Immokalee or not even
in the county at all, all the families with children, the ones that are
trying to get a start.
And when you have these hearings before this board and the
BCC, you never see the young families there, the wage earners, the
kids there who are the ones that are really going to benefit from
affordable housing. You see the older people who have already got
good incomes and can afford these higher priced market rate houses
who are the ones who come to the meetings.
So I think that if we want to do something to improve the
opportunity, yes, it's going to infringe a little bit on some of the rights,
but you're only talking about an increase of density of four units an
acre only in the urban areas where we are encouraging the
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development to take place. And I think sometimes we have to do
something that's for the common good of the community as a whole.
And that's why I feel that this affordable housing by right should
be something that should be adopted, certainly in Immokalee. I think
it should be for the rest of the county, but at least in Immokalee.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. And I think last time when we
talked to Ms. Student, she indicated that we need to have some kind of
unique application in order to show that we're not trying to
over-saturate any particular part of the county.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Right. My concern was a
provision in the regulatory language about undue concentrations of
affordable housing. But I think if we have enough backup information
to submit to the DCA on this, that we should be okay.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Right. And that's where I was going,
based on Mr. Midney's comments and based on the fact that it is a
community that is basically agriculturally orientated (sic). They do
have unique and different characteristics than the rest of the county.
And I think that's been acknowledged many times.
For that reason, I think that with Mr. Midney's recommendations
as well, I have no objection to leaving this in that particular portion of
the AUIR.
Ms. Student, then Mr. Midney.
MS. STUDENT -STIRLING: And just for the record, I think we
should note as part of our submittal, it's been my understanding from
previous hearings that a lot of the folks in Immokalee don't have
vehicles so -- and they work there. So they need to have the housing
near their jobs, if they don't have vehicles, so they can get to their jobs
from their houses. So I think that's an important consideration.
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: That's a very good point.
And just to underscore, which I also mentioned in the last
meeting, but to say it again, you know, we have in the past had
affordable housing generated in Immokalee. And a lot of people sayr
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well, you did it the wrong way because, you know, you put in a lot of
trailers, you put in a lot of substandard housing. Nevertheless, that is
housing for people to live in. And people need housing.
Now, if we're going to be raising the standards in general, we
have to have some other mechanism to encourage affordable housing.
And I think this is not wholesale, you know, you can build 16 units an
acre wherever you want. We're only increasing it by four units. I
think it's a very reasonable compromise.
MS. MOSCA: Mr. Chairman, if I may?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, Ms. Mosca.
MS. MOSCA: I do have some concerns, as staff and the current
liaison to both the master plan committee and the CRA. What I would
suggest doing is deferring this so that we could work with a consultant
to identify areas that may be more suited for the affordable housing,
perhaps not on the main corridors, while we're going through this
planning and visioning process throughout the entire community.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Adelstein?
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: How long will that take?
MS. MOSCA: It's been somewhat lengthy. I'm hoping less than
a year, but I can't say definitively.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: I don't think they want to
keep us waiting a year. Let's do it.
MS. MOSCA: We do have affordable housing provisions
already available within the Immokalee urban area.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Michelle, we need to move a
recommendation forward today. So I don't think we're in a position
where we can defer our decision on the EAR today.
Now, as far as this policy being taken out, the lack of objection
coming from Immokalee over the last two-week period when we had
requested information and the recommendations from the
representative of Immokalee on this panel, I'm inclined to leave the
language as it is. And if you have any changes that need to be made,
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maybe they would be better presented at the next level up when it gets
past us and goes towards the BCC.
MS. MOSCA: Mr. Chairman, I'll also be presenting this
language at the April 4th meeting. We also discussed that as well. So
we'll have public input prior to the board hearing.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: April 4th meeting?
MS. MOSCA: April 4th meeting out in Immokalee, we have the
committees. We had mentioned that last time.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: We won't be meeting -- we may not be
meeting on the 4th.
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: We won't, but that -- what she's
talking about is the civic association, combined with the master plan.
And there should be a lot of people there. So that will at least inform
the BCC.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Right, that's what I was hoping.
Okay, Mr. Midney, I understand then that you're in favor of
leaving Page 16 like it is?
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Weeks?
MR. WEEKS: Mr. Chairman, I just want to clarify one matter.
The practical -- Mr. Midney used some numbers that I disagreed with.
I just want to get it clear on the record.
The existing provision for affordable housing density bonus
through the rezone process is not changing. So that would be a bonus
of eight units per acre on top of your eligible base density, all of which
is subjective, that is, discretionary by the Board of County
Commissioners.
The affordable housing density bonus by right that's being
proposed is a bonus of four units per acre, but also granting the base
density of four units per acre by right as well, so there's no discretion.
So that the practical effect is a difference between eight units per
acre can be granted by right up to 12 units per acre could be granted
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through a public hearing process.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: May I?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, Mr. Murray.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Mr. Weeks, do I understand that
to mean that ifby right that's it and there is no -- they can make no
attempt to get additional bonus units in any way? That's it?
MR. WEEKS: Any additional bonuses that the project might
qualify for would have to be through a public hearing process.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Okay. But that still would fly.
MR. WEEKS: Still available, yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Any questions on Page 17?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 18?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 19?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 20?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Then we have a map.
Hearing no questions, Mr. Midney, I bet you'd like to make a
motion for the In1illokalee area master --
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: Yes, I'd like to have this
approved as discussed.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: And as provided by staff?
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: As provided by staff, yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Is there a second?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I'll second.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Second by Mr. Schiffer. Motion made
and seconded.
But discussion, I have just one comment, and I'd like to make the
comment on the public record again so that it's not misconstrued. This
is not an attempt by anybody on this panel to dump density into
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Immokalee. It's as a result of recommendations because of unique
circumstances that we have been provided with today for this to occur
in the Immokalee area.
So I would hope that that message goes loud and clear to
anybody writing reports on this particular action today.
Are there any other comments?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Hearing none, I'll call for the question.
All in favor, signify by saying aye.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Aye.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Aye.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Aye.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Aye.
Anybody opposed?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Motion carries 8-0. Thank you.
Thank you, Michelle.
MS. MOSCA: You're welcome.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: And Mr. Schiffer?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Since Paul is leaving, could we
go into the housing element first?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I told everybody we would work in
order. I need to keep that up because we have staff and consultants
here. That was a discussion I had with staff before today's meeting.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: All right.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I need to continue it in that order.
And we'll go right to the potable sub-element right now.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page I?
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(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 2?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 3?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 4?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 5?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I just have a question.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Murray?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I need to understand, gpcd is
gallons per hundred per day? I'm not really clear on what that
represents.
MR. GRAMATGES: Phil Gramatges, public utilities
. .
engIneenng.
It's gallons per capita per day.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Capita. That's just -- okay,
thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 6?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 7?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 8?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 9?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 10?
And this is \vhere on the top of Page 10, Phil, we're going to be
making corrections?
MR. GRAMATGES: Yes, Mr. Chairman, I've already made
notes for that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: The Policy 4.7, the county shall seek to
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expand the availability of irrigation water from supplemental sources
through connection of such sources to the county's reclaimed water
system.
What about other sources of irrigation water? Does it have to be
just reclaimed water that the county would be pumping? Couldn't the
county utilize other sources, like ASR?
MR. GRAMATGES: No. In fact, the term irrigation water
encompasses not only reclaimed water, it encompasses ASR water, it
encompasses stonnwater, recovered stormwater or storage stormwater,
and any other means of utilizing water that otherwise would be
wasted.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. I wanted to make sure this
doesn't limit it to effluent type water.
MR. GRAMATGES: It does not.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Any other questions on 10?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Any questions on number II?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, is there a motion to approve the
potable water sub-element --
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Make a motion.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: -- subject to the corrections and
discussions made by us and staff.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Make the motion.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Motion made by Mr. Murray, seconded
by?
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: Second.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Midney.
All those in favor, signify by saying aye.
COMMISSTONER SCHIFFER: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Aye.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Aye.
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COMMISSIONER CARON: Aye.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Aye.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Aye.
Anybody opposed?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Motion carries 8-0.
Next element is the drainage sub-element.
Page 1 of tne drainage sub-element?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 2?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 3?
COMMISS lONER MURRAY: I have a question.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Murray?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: On Policy 1.5, in the sentence
watershed management plans will be undertaken. My note to myself
here is that we're speaking about basins, boundaries. Are the
boundaries clear] y defined?
MR. CALVERT: Gene Calvert, stormwater management,
department of tr8nsportation division.
Yes, the boundaries are clearly defined. They were defined in a
study, master p1811 study that was completed in the 1990's.
COMMISS lONER MURRAY: Thank you.
MR. V ANLENGEN: Kris Van Lengen for the record.
Also, I believe that those boundaries will be subject to further
review as different agencies get together and resolve certain boundary
discrepancies between state and local agencies.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I would expect that. And this
information, is it a record retained by stormwater management, is it a
map, is it an atlas, is it -- what format is used?
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MR. CALVERT: It's a series of maps. We have both the larger
scale maps withi n the plan, as well as an atlas.
COMMISS lONER MURRAY: That's part of the operational
norm of the organization?
MR. CALVERT: Yes, sir.
COMMISS lONER MURRAY: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, question -- anything on Page 4?
COMMISS rONER MURRAY: I do.
CHAIRMA N STRAIN: Mr. Murray?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Again, on Policy 2.1, my note to
myselfhere, we're speaking about if warranted, and my note is
requires a decision, if so, by whom?
The level of service would be modified. I mean, at what level is
that done? Where is that? Is that an operational norm as well, or is
that a group of people, a council? How is that done?
MR. CALVERT: The level of service is actually utilized two
different ways. One is in the development of -- in the approval permit
process for new development, new housing, new subdivision, new
PUDs.
The other level of service is we utilize it. The other way that we
use a level of service is determining the scope of a project we might be
implementing, a capital project. Certainly if we look at a level of
service A, maybe it is really cost prohibitive doing something like
that. It's really al1 older design, if you will.
So when we look at levels of service, what's listed in here as C
and D, what we're trying to do is maintain a balance of keeping the
water quality up, as well as not flooding homes and damaging -- now,
there will be flooding in the area, but we're trying to keep the damages
down from flooding of the homes.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: What brought that to mind was
at the BOCC, there was a lady who stood at that podium there and had
a real serious problem with swale. And it appeared that because ity
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went back many years, that there wasn't a coordination of effort to
realize that this could be prevented.
So I'm just wondering if we need to expand out into other parties
in order to make sure that we catch it all, so to speak.
MR. CALVERT: Certainly it's a joint effort right now between
our department, the stormwater that's concerned with capital projects,
as well as the CDS, which is concerned with the approval process for
new development. It's kind of a shared responsibility of looking at
those issues.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Thank you, Gene.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: David?
MR. WEEKS: Mr. Murray, just to further comment, the policy
references the level of service standards being changed. And as the
policy goes on to explain, those level of service standards both exist in
specific ordinances as well as within this element itself. So if a
change is warranted, it will have to go through a public hearing
process.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Good, thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Adelstein?
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Gene, are we going to try to
stop this flooding, or are we just going to have to let it go?
MR. CALVERT: Are you talking about the watershed
management plan?
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Yes.
MR. CALVERT: What we're trying to do right now, we're
working with CDS to develop a process by how we're going to obtain
these goals. Certainly the recommendation from the Planning
Commission here is looking at completing these watershed master
plans by year 2010, I believe it is, 2010.
We're trying to develop a process of how we're going to obtain it.
Can we obtain it by 2010'1 I don't know. It's going to be tough. Are
we going to try? Yeah, we're going to try.d
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Next page would be Page 5?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 6?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 7?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Could I just go back to 6?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Sure.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Minor point, I suspect. Policy
3.4. That sentence, I think, Mr. Weeks, or whomever, county
improvements to existing drainage facilities shall be given major
emphasis.
Does that make more sense than shall give?
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Yes.
MR. VAN LENGEN: Kris Van Lengen.
I believe that would be a grammatical improvement.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Just a suggestion.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 7?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 8?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 9?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: That's the end of the drainage
sub-element.
Is there a motion to recommend approval for the sub-element
with the changes n1ade by staff and the changes discussed at today's
meeting?
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: So moved.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Second.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Move made by Commissioner
Adelstein, seconded by Commissioner Murray.
Any discussion?
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(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: All in favor, signify by saying aye.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Aye.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Aye.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Aye.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Aye.
Nobody opposed. Motion carries 8-0.
For the court reporter, we'll take a break at 10:15.
Solid waste sub-element would be the next element in our books.
Randy, I failed to ask you earlier, but nobody rose up and
protested, so I'm assuming we didn't have any public speakers up til
now.
MR. COHEN : We only have one speaker for this particular
element.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. As we start each element, if you
could point out in the beginning of the element that we have a speaker,
then I'll know by the end to at least fit the person in. Thank you.
Page 1, any questions?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I have one.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Schiffer?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: And it's actually before Page 1.
The table of contents, we can't seem to get that fixed. Would you fix
that? In other words, the table of contents that's now in there shows 13
pages; there's only five. It references things that have been long ago
melded into different parts of the --
MR. GRAMATGES: Phil Gramatges, Public Utilities
Engineering.
We'll certainly look into that and we'll correct it as necessary.
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COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: That's the third time we've
looked into it. I n1ean, I have it here if you want to see what the bad
one looks like.
MR. GRAMATGES: I'm sure that Kris has a copy, thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Anything else on Page 1?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 2?
Phil, I have a question on Page 2, Policy 1.4. And this is going to
be consistent in a couple of other references. I think there were two
others in the san1e element.
Your added language says and/or public workshops. The or
bothers me, because basically it doesn't change anything. And I
would suggest to you that we'd be better served by crossing out the
word or and just saying advertised public meetings and public
workshops.
MR. GRAMATGES: The reason why we made this change, Mr.
Chairman, is because we didn't want to force ourselves to have both at
the same time. In some cases a workshop will work better than a
public hearing, or vice versa. We felt that if we kept "and" there
instead of "and/or," we would be pretty much forced to have both
every time we had an issue that needed to be discussed. And that's the
reason for this.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: What do you see as the difference
between a public Ineeting and a public workshop?
MR. GRAMATGES: In my own view, a public meeting would
be one in which we sit around the table and we try to discuss issues.
A public workshop would include a lot more presentations and a
lot more details, specifically, in my mind, technical details. That's my
own personal opinion.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Is there a change or a difference in the
public participation in either one of those?
MR. GRAMATGES: I believe that the same public will
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participate. I believe that the amount of time and the amount of effort
will be different. And I believe that the information communicated
would be slightly lTIOre technical in one than the other. And once
again, this is my own personal opinion.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, I'm more concerned, not if the
same public would participate in each one, but the level of their
participation.
Can they participate more in a public meeting, or can they
participate more in a public workshop? Is there a difference there at
all?
MR. COHEN: Mr. Chairman, it's probably more appropriate for
Ms. Student to weigh in on this particular item.
MS. STUDENT -STIRLING: I think I have a little different take
on the language. And then -- advertise public meeting to me means
like a Board of County Commission meeting or a Planning
Commission hearing that's advertised and there's public -- obviously
an opportunity for the public to come and comment.
A workshop is also -- it's not advertised, but it's posted. And the
public knows -- and sometimes they're advertised, too. And the public
also is aware that they can come and make comments. So I think I
don't think the public involvement is any different.
But to my nlind, in an advertised public meeting you have a
decision being Inade, a formal decision where you need a quorum and
so forth.
And in a public workshop direction's given for staff to come back
with something at a public meeting, advertised public meeting. But a
workshop is just that, it's a workshop.
So I think there is a distinction, but I do believe that the public
input is the sanle for both.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, that's what my goal is, to make
sure that public input is available for both. And with that, I'll defer my
comment.
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Mr. Mun4ay?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Yeah, It occurs to me -- and
that's an interesting distinction that is drawn. It occurs that in certain
situations where some members of the public might be frustrated by
some of the obj ectives of a given department, you can have a
workshop, it will satisfy the intent of this statement, but it would leave
them hanging in -- that information, where is it then reported, back to
the BCC or the CCPC, or whatever appropriate organization?
What I'm saying is will we have an effective and adequate
representation of that information back to both the specific
organization and the oversight committees, the advisory boards so as
to help the public be assured that their input is taken seriously and
brought into the process effectively?
MR. GRAMATGES: I don't know if I fully understand your
question, forgive nle, but are you suggesting that if we have a public
workshop without a public meeting that there would not be
appropriate action for the information given? Are you suggesting that
we should keep both?
COMMISSJ ONER MURRAY: No, I'm asking a question that
intends to provoke that. In other words, do they both have the same
weight? A workshop, a public meeting, do they have the same weight?
If they have the same weight, it would seem to me meeting is
sufficient and YOll determine whether or not it should be a workshop
format or what is commonly done as a nim (phonetic), I guess, where
a presentation is 1l1ade.
In other 'Nards, are we splitting hairs? Do we really want to make
that point about a workshop?
MR. GRAl'vIATGES: Well, I would say that no, they don't carry
the same weight. But then there are some items that probably are not
necessary to bring all the way up to a meeting such as this, that could
be resolved without going to that extreme.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: And that's fine. I'm not looking
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to have it unless -- my concern would be if there is a situation where
the public is offended, I'll use that word, by what the intent of a given
organization of county government wants to achieve, do they have the
means, is that an adequate means, to make sure their words are
understood and heard? If not, they'll be at the BCC or the CCPC
anyway.
And I'm just asking, are we really creating a question by adding
and/or workshop? A meeting -- if they don't have the same weight,
then you do have an option on how far you go with that information to
whomever. And either it has meaning or it doesn't.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Before you go too far, Ms. Student may
want to weigh in on this.
MS. STUI)ENT-STIRLING: Yes, thank you.
I again will state what I interpret this to mean. And the
advertised public meeting would be like a Board of County
Commission 111ecting. And your County Manager could have an item
on his agenda or there could -- where you would talk about an issue
with solid waste management. It would be under County Manager on
his part of the agenda.
So -- because when you say advertised public meeting, that to me
doesn't mean S01l1e meeting that county staff has. That's a term of art
for the legal profession. So to me that means a County Commission
meeting.
And then public workshops, you could have a workshop on waste
management issues where direction -- with the board. Perhaps we've
even had -- we've had quite a few workshops; we've maybe even had
such a workshop -- where they give direction for staff to do something
and bring it ba c k to them at a board meeting.
So to me it seems like the way it's worded would be appropriate,
because you 111 i ght have a workshop, but you don't have to have one.
So that's where the "or" comes in. But it seems to me that you do have
the necessity to have the issue discussed at a public meeting.
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COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Thank you, Marjorie. I
understand where you're coming from. And I'm not trying to create
more. But I attended a meeting one time, that it was -- I believe it was
to -- I'm trying to remember the detail, but it had to do with water and
it had to do with a community area that this meeting was publicly
advertised, but it was very preliminary. It was intending to say that
sometime in the future we're going to come in possibly and we may do
this, this or this. And I wondered if it satisfied the public meeting.
Nothing came of that except a lot of annoyance from an audience
who didn't understand what was being asked of them and began
objecting simply because they had no real -- nothing to work from.
So I'm wondering if we're achieving what we intend. And I'll
stop right there. I'll leave it with that.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: I think maybe if we just perhaps
changed it to say such issues be addressed in duly noticed public
meetings, I think that kind of captures everything.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I would agree. That's where I'm
coming from.
MR. WEEKS: Mr. Chairman?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, sir.
MR. WEEKS: If I may, for clarification.
Margie then, with your addition, would that include the deletion
of the phrase and/or public workshop?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: And just say duly noticed public
meetings. And the intent of that would mean either posting or
advertising, and public meeting could encompass a workshop, a BCC
meeting or any other kind of meeting.
MR. WEEKS: Thank you for that. That's what I wanted to make
sure -- I wanted to know if this would include a staff level meeting,
which I believe is what Mr. Murray was making reference to, not a
County Commission meeting of any type in which -- similar to what
transportation --
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MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Right. And that's why I say
noticed is intended to encompass the term advertised, if necessary, or
posting, as we would do for some of these other meetings.
MR. WEEKS: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I'll take your comments when we finish.
I understand this is an issue -- just trust me.
MR. KRASOWSKI: I just wanted, before you come to
conclusion on this --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: We are. I'll get to you at the end of the
discussion.
MR. GRAMATGES: Mr. Chairman, if I may, I'd like to ask for
some clarification here.
Our intention would be to communicate with the public in order
to get public input before we make a decision. I trust that what we are
suggesting as far as the language change here does not preclude us
from doing this before we go to a decision by the Board of County
Commissioners or this board.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I would hope not.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: It's to be all inclusive. So by
saying duly noticed public meetings, that's to include any kind of
meeting that you might have. And the term duly noticed also includes
advertised, if that's necessary.
MR. V ANLENGEN: Excuse me, Kris Van Lengen. If I could
jump into the fray a second. I have some concerns as well, really, in
terms of over-inclusiveness here.
The policy refers to all such issues, meaning all such
management issues, shall be addressed in public or open forums.
Where do you draw the line in terms of all management issues?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: I don't take that to mean like the
management. I think that means solid waste -- the term of art solid
waste management.
MR. VAN LENGEN: Well, the management of any division or
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department.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: I don't think it means the
day-to-day management of the operation, I think it means solid waste
management --
MR. VAN LENGEN: That's my concern.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: -- of how you deal with the
disposition of solid waste and how that's managed, but not the
day-to-day operations of the --
MR. VAN LENGEN: Can we work in some exclusionary
language for that?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN : Well, yes. And let's finish discussing it,
and then before we vote on this and after we hear the public speakers,
you'll have some time in the next five or 10 minutes maybe to come
up with some suggestions.
Mr. Murray?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: It would seem to me that if
you're at the level where you need to have a public hearing, all of your
management objectives have been reached to that point and all of the
preceding activities are all staff oriented, bringing that matter to the
point where a public meeting is necessary. You should be at fruition
point or near it.
So I would think that -- I would hope that no one would assume
that they would come and sit with you as you're developing policies
and procedures.
MR. VAN LENGEN: That's what I'm hoping as well. I'mjust
concerned that the language of this particular policy as written may
provide that type of wedge into the door.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: And I understand. My only
concern was I thought that within the purview of the given
organization, having a meeting, as long as it was duly noticed and it's
a public meeting, it's your decision as to what type it should be as to
be most effective with the interchange of the public.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Kris, we're going to move on to the next
few pages, and there's going to be other instances where this issue
comes up. If you can't finish it before the break but after the break, at
the latest suggest some language that would clean it up a little bit.
Then we can get done with this element at that point.
Anything on Page 3?
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Midney first, then Mr. Murray.
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: On Page 3, Policy 1.44. The
sentence for where it says explore emerging conversion technologies
that would allow for continued solid waste disposal operations within
Collier County.
I would like to suggest that we add eliminate consideration of
any conversion technologies that emit pollution.
We discussed that the last time, but it didn't make it into this
draft.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: And Mr. Chairman?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, Commissioner Murray?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: My note was exclusive of
burning, which I think is what Commissioner Midney is relating to.
So I think we both agree.
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: Yeah, burning would be the
pollution emitting --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, I think Mr. Midney's actually is
more encompassing. By throwing in the word pollution, that keeps us
to be a much cleaner, environmentally friendly place.
Phil, you got any comments on that?
MR. GRAMATGES: Yeah, I do. I think that anything we do
that has to do with the disposal of waste could conceivably produce
some sort of pollution.
I mean, once again, we're getting into a subjective area, in my
opInIon. Even if you get a piece of equipment to work in a solid waste
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site, in order to move material from one place to the other you're
emitting some sort of pollution by just doing that.
I don't see how you can eliminate pollution altogether. All you're
doing as far as solid waste is concerned is taking pollution that exists
at the curb site and taking it to a place where it can be controlled.
So I would hesitate to say something as restrictive as that, unless
we can provide some limits.
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: I think burning would be
acceptable to me.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, Commissioner Murray?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I was going to say exclusive of
pyrolysis then.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Exclusive of what?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Burning.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you, Bob. You got me there.
So exclusive of any burning technologies. Will that work for the
language, Phil?
MR. GRAMATGES: Well, once again, I believe that one of the
commissioners at one time suggested some technology that included
some laser technology. We studied it, we determined that it was at
this time the technology was not advanced enough for us to utilize.
I mean, I can understand the concern about burning trash and
creating pollution by doing that. That is an issue that many
communities are concerned about, and obviously we are as well.
There may be some technologies in the future that would enable
us to do pyrolysis and not create pollution, at least not create pollution
to a non-acceptable level.
So once again, my concern would be that that language would be
quite restrictive unnecessarily.
Let me state that the county at this time is not contemplating any
burning of trash in its master plan. However, I believe that if we
include this language, we may be sort of painting ourselves into a
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corner if some technology should become available that would enable
us to do that without creating undue harm.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: If you were to find a -- say a laser
technology that was cleaner and provided the protection that anybody
needed, just for you to implement that program in Collier County,
would it take you less than a year?
MR. GRAMA TGES: No, of course not.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Right. So that means even if you did
find that and we changed the program right now to recommend using
exclusive of any burning technologies, if you found one that did prove
to meet the thresholds of safety and of pollution that everybody would
be comfortable with, it's just a simple matter of changing this GMP,
which we do twice a year.
So I think it doesn't eliminate the idea, but it does discourage the
idea until something very good, very safe or very clean is found.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Because quite frankly, if it cannot be sustained now, that this forum
does -- if it does produce the particulate that we know it does, it does
pollute, when the technology reaches that point, we'll have more than
enough time to overcome that.
But I think it's an important statement to make if we agree as a
county that we want to keep the air clean, to avoid having that in
there.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Kolflat?
COMMISSIONER KOLFLA T: Yes. As stated, it says that they
shall explore the possible emerging conversions. And I think that
gives staff a broad range in which to look, it does not limit their
horizon. The exploration in itself could conclude in a result that we
did not want burning without having it stipulated specifically there
shall be no burning. I think we should leave it as it is.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Any other comments on this
issue?
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(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, we need a consensus of the
board. Myself, I think that adding the language exclusive of any
burning technologies is a good signal to the environment. I don't see
anything wrong with that. I don't see why anybody would object to it.
But seeing as that may be, is there a concern -- is there a
consensus on the board as far as the language goes?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: All those in favor of adding the
language exclusive of any burning technologies, please signify by
raising your hand.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: (Raises hand)
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: (Raises hand)
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: (Raises hand)
COMMISSIONER CARON: (Raises hand)
COMMISSIONER TUFF: (Raises hand)
COMMISSIONER MIDNEY: (Raises hand)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: (Raises hand)
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven in favor.
Mr. Kolflat in favor?
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: No.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Kolflat's against. Anybody else
against?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. So it looks like the consensus is
that that language be added as a recommendation on number four,
David.
Anything else on Page 3?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: On Page 4, Policy 2.7, Kris is going to
have to have your same direction in regards to and/or public
workshops.
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MR. VAN LENGEN: Understood.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Anything else on Page 4?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: On Page 5?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, Mr. Murray.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Under Policy 1.2, that new
sentence there, I have to be honest, I'm confused as to how it fits. The
county shall continue investigation and implementation of cost-saving
measures for county disposal operations. Currently a methane gas
collection program is in operation. The county shall evaluate other
measures, including landfill mining, as new technologies and practices
emerge.
Each of those sentences have their own meaning --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: You're too close to him. You've got to
slow down a little bit.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: What am I doing?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: You've got to slow down a little bit.
She's having a hard time getting your --
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I apologize. I don't want to
make your work tougher. Would you like me to repeat that?
THE COURT REPORTER: No, but thank you.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: My question is, each of those
sentences on their own merit have weight, but I couldn't for the life of
me figure out where we were going with it as a paragraph.
MR. V AN LENGEN: It was an attempt at redraft on my part
following comments from our last Planning Commission meeting,
trying to implement the idea that landfill mining might still be
considered, although it's not currently a technology used. And there
was some county pride involved in the fact that that had been a
landmark effort at one time.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Okay. But please help me to
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understand how a methane gas collection program is in operation, how
that relates to that. Because that's what threw me. Or does it?
MR. VAN LENGEN: Well, it's the continuation of investigation
and implementation. I suppose we could take that out.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Is that a parenthetical? Isn't that
really a parenthetical to what you were attempting to say?
MR. VAN LENGEN: Yeah, I think you're right.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Okay. Maybe as a tag with a
parenthetical, it might make more order to it.
MR. VAN LENGEN: Okay.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, so strike that second sentence, is
that what the suggestion is?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: No, I thought if it has relevance,
which it's almost like a caveat, currently there's a methane program, so
if you start burrowing, then be careful. If I understand that correctly.
So if you were to take that sentence and bring it to the bottom and
make it a parenthetical, then it has more meaning, I think. And you
agreed with me.
MR. VAN LENGEN: I think there's no objection on that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, thank you.
Policy 3.3. Kris, that's a rewrite for one you're working on?
MR. VAN LENGEN: Correct.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Any other questions in this
element before we go to public speakers?
Okay. Mr. Cohen, I think we have one public speaker, and I bet
it's Bob Krasowski.
MR. COHEN: The first public speaker is Bob Krasowski.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Bob, before you start, prior to the last
meeting, I recommended strongly that if you have any lengthy
literature to distribute to us ahead of time, I know you distributed this
this morning, so I want to be honest, I have not had time to read it.
And then the other thing is I've got to limit you to 10 minutes of
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discussion only.
MR. KRASOWSKI: Okay. That's all just very fine.
But the reason I passed this document up, which was just for you
to look at at a later time. It's a very rough draft. It just gives an
indication of how the solid waste sub-element might be organized.
And then there are my ideas, you know, things we've discussed before,
stuck in there. But it's just a matter of providing that for you.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Bob, Commissioner Kolflat and
I don't have a copy of that.
MR. KRASOWSKI: Okay. I handed it out at the beginning, but
you weren't here. I have one. I'll give it to you after.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: There's a copy here.
MR. KRASOWSKI: Okay, there we go. And I'll provide -- I
have an extra one, I'll provide whoever wasn't here at the beginning
with one.
I understand you've been through this, and you're busy, you have
things to do. There's a couple of issues, though, I'd like to touch on,
after reading through what has been modified.
As far as these meetings go, okay, there is at least in my
understanding a distinct difference between meetings and workshops.
Usually meetings are very formal, they involve a board, whether it's
you or the commissioners or the environmental advisory council with
specific agenda and a specific structure as you move through an
agenda.
Whereas workshops, oftentimes you'll see the commissioners
sitting down here and they'll have different public and the department
heads discussing issues. No decisions are to be made, no votes are to
be taken at that workshop. Just sort of like a brainstorming session.
And then the public's out here, and sometimes the public will sit at the
table, sometimes they'll just make comments of three, five, 10 minutes
or whatever, but it's much more relaxed. And oftentimes in the past
we've brought in experts from outside.
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And what I'm suggesting is that the workshop be part of this
process. Often what happens now is like, example yesterday, the solid
waste department came forward with a solid waste park, management
park, that they want to put near the landfill.
Now, there are a number of things in my estimation that were
wrong with that design. Like, for example, the landfill is a long
rectangular area that goes north of 1-75 to the north, and the road to
the landfill goes right through the center where you have cells on
either side.
Well, the resource re -- the solid waste park they're talking about
doing is north of that. And as they develop that, they're going to go
there through that road. Well, eventually as we fill that landfill, that
center road is supposed to become a new cell and we're going to fill
that, so it will block the way to the solid waste recovery park.
I don't know if they even considered getting the land next to the
landfill, which is available, and trading it for the place that -- where
they're going to put it that abuts private properties and residential
areas.
But -- so the point on the meetings and the workshops is prior to
their getting rolling on something, we don't want to micromanage the
day-to-day development of management of the department, but before
they come up with ideas, the solid waste department, that will
eventually impact how things are done in Collier County, what we pay
for, what we will experience in terms of pollution or non-pollution,
they should have a full input from the community, because we're
being impacted. There's too much of a separation between this
government entity and the public.
And I think some of the reason there is is because they don't
agree with -- they have an agenda and they'd rather see it go that way
than the other way.
So that's what I'm looking for in terms of -- and that would be so
that the solid waste department can discuss what they're interested in
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achieving. They want to do a solid waste resource recovery park. We
should be involved in the discussion on the design, okay? So I'm -- so
that's the one point. And that's in 1.4, I believe.
In 2.4, the -- you've dealt with that, and I agree with what your
language is as far as conversion technologies. It's better to take the
position you've taken. If people want to come back and change that,
they can come back and change it. But I would suggest before they
even came back to change it, you'd have a workshop and people
would be able to discuss the effects of the different options that were
at that time.
Then I have one or two small things. Okay, then like here in your
-- you're planners, and you've -- in order to do an effective efficient
job, you have to have as much information as possible. And that just
goes right back to what I've been saying, in asking the workshops -- I
would even maybe suggest that at some point in time, because you're
in your position, that you have a workshop on this solid waste
management issue.
And I tell you, I was really -- I was going to tell you that I
couldn't support this element at all, but from what you've done today, I
think I can.
But there's one thing that's really missing, and that is in -- I think
it's 3.1 -- yes, 3.1 here, it lists the different things that -- as far as
recycling and stuff like that that you want the county to do.
There's no program for waste reduction identified in here. And
I'll tell you, you can recycle a lot of things. We can compost a lot of
things. And there's other ways to manage everything in the waste
stream. But we really have to look at waste reduction strategies, or
many of them, and start implementing them in the county.
Tomorrow's not going to be like yesterday. We've lived in a
bubble here for a certain period of time in history where we've had,
you know, cheap oil and energy, and we're really moving out of that.
And we've reached peak oil. I don't know if some of you are familiar
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with that term, but the production of oil throughout the world is
maximized now.
And what's going to happen is with the accelerated use of that
resource, energy resource, as the supply slowly diminishes, the
people's need for it is not going to -- so all sorts of problems result
from that. But we have alternatives. We have coal. But in the State
of Florida, we have solar, wind and those kind of things. And this isn't
pie-in-the-sky futuristic thinking, it is reality, and we have choices to
make.
So everything produced in society uses energy to make it. And
we're thinking of putting it in a landfill or burning it and just using it
that one time. That's got to stop. That's going to stop.
So I'm glad to see what you did in terms of the conversion
technologies, because they enable that wasting one-use time,
materials, then burn it up and it's done, which requires extraction of
more and more and more resource materials to get what you just got
rid of, to make another of what you just burned up or whatever.
So, you know, with saying that, I think, you know, if we move
forward on the conversion element, do no harm would be -- that's a
theory that a lot of people use. We don't want to pollute.
There is no conversion technology, and that's burners, okay --
there are no burning conversion technologies that don't pollute, okay,
that doesn't exist now. If they come up with one, fine, we can look at
it. There are conversion technologies that internally compost and give
you gas to burn, you can get some energy from it. And there's water
uses to separate materials. So there's a lot of that, and they can look at
that.
And that's about it for me. I appreciate your listening to my
comments and my ramblings on.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Bob, first of all, I like your philosophy,
and I think if worldwide we did something like that we'd be even
better off. But I also know we have a bureaucracy to fight, and that's
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sometimes hard to do.
I encourage you to keep standing up like you do, but I do need an
example from you. You said programs for waste reduction. Can you
give us some examples of what you meant by that?
MR. KRASOWSKI: Okay. Waste reduction would be you'd go
to a company and they would be producing a lot of paper waste or
garbage, cardboard or something like that. Now, we'd recycle most of
the cardboard. But an example, one example that comes to me now is
in California the Target stores were importing clothing directly from
China, and the manufacturers were putting a piece of paper in between
each article, an item. So all they had to do when they looked at it, to
call their manufacturers and tell them it's not necessary to put paper
between each -- and mountains and mountains of paper were then no
longer being shipped.
Sometimes if you just make the smallest effort, things can be --
reductions can be experienced.
Another quick example. I believe it was in the mid-Eighties,
American homebuilders used to have a schematic that required the use
of the materials that were provided to build a home, so when the job
foreman came in, he would have to put those all in place in the right
way. If he didn't, if he had to go buy other materials, it came out of
his profitability. And I, as carpenter at those times, when you would
go to those job sites, the dumpsters were almost empty, because there
was such a restriction on the proper use of the materials that arrived to
be placed and people weren't just cutting things up haphazardly.
We can work in each independent section of the economy and
look for stuff like this. And I think we could be real productive as far
as reducing waste.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you. And Mr. Schiffer I think
had a question.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Just comment. Development
services has an advisory council. Does solid waste have a public
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advisory council?
MR. KRASOWSKI: I don't think at this time. There had been
things in the past. It would be a really good idea. Because all we're
looking to do is just -- we're knowledgeable, we're experienced, we
know about these things over the years -- to integrate our information
with theirs and make a better product for everybody.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Is this the appropriate place to
support something like that?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I think that -- I'd make a note, I think
that's something we ought to discuss. Because it goes farther than just
solid waste in regards to that entire department. I'm wondering if
there's a utilities division advisory council overall, because of all of
the divisions we've dealt with, there are more questions in a lot of
ways there and less understanding of what's going on there. And
maybe a citizens' advisory committee would be something we should
consider as a recommendation for the utility department. That way
everything is more exposed to the public.
MR. KRASOWSKI: Yeah. And it gives them a heads up at
what the concerns would be in the public and an opportunity to avoid
any, you know, head butting type of situation.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you, Bob.
MR. KRASOWSKI: Thank you, again. And I'll send you more
about the waste reduction thing.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Please do.
MR. KRASOWSKI: There's a lot of information on it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, we're going to be further
discussing this issue when we come back from the break at 10:30.
With that, we'll take a break right now. Thank you.
(Brief recess)
(Commissioner Midney is not present)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, thank you. Figure out how to get
the mic on again. There we go, thank you.
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We're going to go back and refresh or take a look at a couple
more issues of the solid waste sub-element. And the first thing I'd like
to go back to is Kris, you were going to look at some suggested
language for Policy 1.4,2.7 and 3.3, if I'm not mistaken.
MR. VAN LENGEN: Mr. Chairman, let's start with Policy 1.4.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay.
MR. VAN LENGEN: The suggestion we came up with is this:
The county shall ensure public awareness and participation in solid
waste issues by addressing such issues in duly noticed public
meetings.
One of the things removed there is the word management. I have
a great deal of concern that management is so over-inclusive in terms
of the content that could be covered.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: And I don't have a problem with that.
The concept, though, is that you're going to address issues in duly
noticed public meetings. And the number of meetings that transpire
from that will basically then be set by the implementation of policies
within the department; is that --
MR. VAN LENGEN: Or at the direction of the Board of County
Commissioners.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: That's where I was going next. So if the
policies within the utility department are not conducive to enough
public participation, the public, by this language being in the GMP,
can appeal to the BCC to set policy that allows them more access.
MR. VAN LENGEN: I would agree.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Well, I think that does get us
where we want to go. And it does avoid putting too much requirement
in the GMP that doesn't allow the flexibility needed if the BCC feels
it's adequate to have that flexibility.
So I like the language you're suggesting. Anybody else?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Yep.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: How about those other two policies, are
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you looking at similar language for those?
MR. VAN LENGEN: 2.4; is that what --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: 2.7.
MR. VAN LENGEN: -- we're looking at, we're referring to? It's
2.7.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: It's 2.7. The language you just talked
about. Everywhere there's a public meeting workshop referenced in
this paragraph, I'm assuming would be rewritten like we just spoke.
MR. GRAMATGES: Yes. Phil Gramatges, Public Utilities.
Yes, the idea would be to use the same language consistently, to
modify those accordingly. We didn't have time to go into each one of
them, but we'll do that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I understand.
Phil, you might want to spell your last name for the young lady
here.
MR. GRAMATGES: I gave her my business card.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Excellent. Thank you.
Burning technologies, we already talked about that. I don't think
there's any needed comment on that.
I do want to ask you, on Policy 3.1, if we were to add a letter E,
as a suggestion, with the language continue to explore programs for
waste reduction, do you have any problem with that?
MR. VAN LENGEN: I think that's an excellent suggestion.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: It's Mr. Krasowski's indirectly, but I
think that was a good idea to have in our EAR.
MR. GRAMATGES: Absolutely. I don't have any objection to
that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Anybody on the panel?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Great. Thank you.
And the last thing that I have from my notes is that we had --
we've gone through several utility sub-elements, and it may be
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appropriate to add something to all of them or just an encompassing
recommendation, if this board feels fit, that the BCC explore the
possibility of appointing a utility division advisory board for all the
utility division elements so that the public can become more aware
through interaction with that board, as our other departments of this
county have similar boards overseeing or reviewing their actions.
Any comments from the CCPC?
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Excellent.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Yeah, I would be in the
affirmative. Absolutely.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Schiffer?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I would. I'm not so sure in the
other areas. I certainly think this area is an important one. There's a
lot of stakeholders in the solid waste. I'm not sure storm drainage, I'm
not sure some of that other stuff would have it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I'm saying utility division. That's not
storm drainage, that's -- storms are under transportation, if I'm not
mistaken.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Well, the potable water and the
sewage, I'm not so sure. I definitely think this one does. I mean, this
is a republic run by the citizens. We have one citizen who is very
knowledgeable begging to get to the table, so something's not
working.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. David, with this consensus from
this board, would you be able to put a recommendation on -- a broad
utility division recommendation from this panel when you present the
EAR to the BCC?
MR. WEEKS : Yes, we will. We will need to present it as
outside the scope of the EAR, but as a separate recommendation of
this body.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. I appreciate that. Thank you.
Phil, thank you very much. I think we're done with discussions
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on the solid waste sub-element. And we would need a motion to
recommend approval of the changes we made today, as well as the
changes previously supplied by staff and of the recommendation we
have made to staff.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: So moved.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Second.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Motion made by Commissioner
Schiffer, seconded by Commissioner Adelstein. Any discussion?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: All in favor, signify by saying aye.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Aye.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Aye.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Aye.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Aye.
Motion carries, one, two, three, four, five, six, 7-0.
Let the record show that Mr. Midney had to leave after the break.
Thank you. We'll move on to the natural groundwater and
aquifer recharge sub-element.
Page I?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 2?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Let's see.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Murray?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I've got to read my note here. I
have two items, Policy 1.3 and also Objective 2. But let me go to
Policy 1.3. I said here, action not appropriate here was my comment.
The county shall maintain and update data on existing land uses and
land use activities that possess the greatest potential for groundwater
contamination.
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I'm not really clear, sorry, I apologize, why I took issue with that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I can't help you there, Bob.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: No, you can't. And I wish -- we
go fast, and I'd like to be able to go really fast.
Let me come down to the other one. On 2.1 the county shall
prohibit discharge to sinkholes. Okay, I know we had talked about
this earlier. My question was how.
And I don't really -- it's not that significant. Discharges to
sinkholes, I'm visualizing water. And I'm really not clear what that
represents. I know we discussed this, and I don't want to go much
further. Maybe just help me. What do we really mean by discharges?
MR. SMITH: Well, sinkholes for -- Ray Smith, Collier County
pollution control director.
Sinkholes in karst situations provide a direct link to the aquifer
system. What we're trying to do is eliminate the potential of a
pollutant source discharging and contaminating the groundwater
system. That's the intent.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Okay. And that makes it clearer
for me. I just was struggling with the discharge part of it. You're
standing there with a hose, you know, that was my mental picture.
All right, Mr. Chairman, I apologize for not being able to
recollect what 1.3 had as an issue for me.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: No problem. If it comes back to you,
you can shout it out, we'll get to it.
MR. VAN LENGEN: I'm sorry, could I make one comment on
Page 2 under 1.5? I believe that I was in error by -- I did double
underline a replacement of certain language at the very end of that
paragraph, but failed to remove the strike through. And it will be
added back in, because it is in fact a correct reference.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Thank you.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 4?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 5?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Oh, I have one on Page 4.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Go ahead, Mr. Murray.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: On Policy 3.5, I noted -- we had
a long discussion about that one, but I just want to clarify in my mind,
we're not currently doing that, are we? Where the October, 1997 thing
was, we've now rephrased it, will continue to conduct. I don't have a
recollection that we actually began the process at all. Did we?
MR. VAN LENGEN: I think the reason that language was put
in, and Ray may be able to correct me on this, is that there are a
number of groups currently -- that currently exist that encompass
those entities that study all kinds of water issues. And that there's a
feeling that to create an additional group would be somewhat of a
governmental redundancy. I think the lower Tamiami aquifer group is
one. West coast water supply plan is one that encompasses all those
groups, but there are others as well.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Okay. My question is not to,
you know, in any way create a negative view of it, but it is that in fact
we are participating. Weare doing it ourselves. And that was what I
was clear -- I wanted to be clear on.
MR. VAN LENGEN: We are meeting with those same entities--
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Okay, that's --
MR. VAN LENGEN: -- in various levels. And I think the
original intention of this was to create a group, perhaps before those
other initiatives commence.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I thank you, sir.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 5?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I do as well.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Murray?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: On 5, at the top, my comment is
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a continuing basis question. The county shall implement plans to
preserve critical groundwater recharge areas and groundwater
resources, and we spoke about it. And review, evaluate and revise, and
we talked about a biennial and so forth, or a periodic. Would it be
inappropriate to have it on a continuing basis, or is that redundant to
this whole thing? I mean, is it clear that we're doing it --
MR. SMITH: Ray Smith, pollution control.
Continually that's something that's automatically occurring.
We're protecting the recharge areas through processes. But as you
identify sensitive aquifer recharge areas, that may be a one-time thing
that -- or one-time study that you can identify those areas and then
control potential pollutant sources, i.e., land uses that may impact our
future water quality needs.
Did I answer your question?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: You did. But my question really
went to the sense of the strikeout. We struck out the biennial
schedule, because some recognition was given to the fact that 1988
was probably a bad year in there. And then we had periodically in
here that was introduced and then double struck. Or is that intended to
be there?
MR. SMITH: Well, in the policy Dave's identified, that's been
double struck, so that's not there.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: But I see it as a double struck,
meaning that it's out of there. So in other words, we'll review. The
next question that came to my mind is okay, when, since you've taken
out biennial and you've taken out periodically, and you think
continually -- continuously. I think I remember using the words
continuously or continually as a question.
I just wondered, if the issue were 1988 and it hadn't been really
locked into, do we want to further excuse ourselves from having to
make sure it happens, or are we in fact making it happen and we
should be much more clear than that?
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MR. SMITH: I'm open to any language you may want to offer at
this particular time.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: It hasn't gotten that far but we
can do that, if the rest of the board feels that there's merit in that sort
of question.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Depends on -- I mean, if there's some
language that improves it, that's what we're here to do. If you have a
suggestion, Bob.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: You'd have to give me a moment
then to relate to that. I don't want to hold up the program here.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: We can drop back to that.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Unless you've got other questions on
Page 5. Well -- okay, now we're dropping back to it. That's the last
page.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I just -- well, let me just quickly
go over the --
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I have a 5, so do my 5 while
you work.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Oh, you have a question while I
work? Thank you.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: You're supposed to work.
At the bottom of Page 5, it's Policy 5.5, I have in my notes that
we crossed out allowing small business to participate -- we crossed out
to some extent. I mean, I think we should just allow them to
participate. I don't know what --
MR. SMITH: I think we agreed to that change. I don't know
why it's in here, so thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Good catch, Brad, thank you. You're
right.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Okay, Bob.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I'm just looking here. It's
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probably -- I don't know, in the world of let's make it happen here, if
the original date hadn't been in there, it wouldn't have called my
attention to it.
But I guess the language as it is, is the sense of it is the intent to
do it. And if no one else can see that as being an issue, then I'll
withdraw that as a question.
I think it probably says what your intent is. And I know you
folks work at your job, I mean, that -- so I'm certainly not calling
attention to the negative.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, with that, I would be entertaining
a motion to recommend approval of the NGW AR element, with the
changes recommended by staff and discussions today that occurred.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: So moved.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Motion made by Mr. Murray. Seconded
by?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I'll second it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Schiffer.
Any discussion?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: All in favor, signify by saying aye.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Aye.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Aye.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Aye.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Aye.
Opposed?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Motion carries 7-0.
Now we're on to the housing element. And why don't we -- Mr.
Cohen, first of all, is there a public speaker on this element?
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MR. COHEN: I do not have any slips at this time, Mr.
Chairman.
MR. KRASOWSKI: I'd like to submit one.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Not right now.
MR. KRASOWSKI: Not now.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Let us get our part of it done, then we'll
MR. KRASOWSKI: I'm just going to fill out the form.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Right, just give it to Randy.
On Page 1 are there any questions?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: On Page 2, I certainly have some.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Either one of us can do it, I
guess.
I will. All right. In Objective 1, I really thought it was very clear
that this board had recommended 1,000 units with 250 each for Marco
and the City of Naples to be able to bring on that housing or to provide
a cash equivalent. And I do not see that language in here.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I have to agree with you.
Ms. Student?
MS. STUDENT -STIRLING: Marjorie Student-Stirling, again,
Assistant County Attorney.
This is our compo plan, and I don't feel-- it's my legal opinion we
can't force another local government not subject to this compo plan to
do something. We can, however, put language in there about pursuing
coordination mechanisms like intergovernmental agreements and
things like that to do it. But I'm concerned about imposing this on
another jurisdiction.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I'm confused, though, if I may
just keep it going here. Joint City of Naples-County policies, I thought
this was to consider the totality of our interrelationship with these
municipalities.
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MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Well, as I understand it, and I can
get some more information from staff, the joint -- these joint policies,
there are some that are City of Naples policies and some that are
county policies and some that are joint.
And first of all, Everglades City and Marco Island are not
included in the joint policies, it's only the City of Naples that's
included.
So I still have the same concerns regarding the City of Marco
Island and Everglades City, because they have their own plans. And
the way you do this is through an interlocal agreement.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Okay. We know that there are
interlocal agreements and we know also that they're coming up for
renewal. And I think it was the intent of this body to make a
recommendation for the BOCC to evaluate perhaps achieving a result
more in line with the needs of the county which serves the city, as well
as Marco Island.
MS. STUDENT -STIRLING: But there's all kind --
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Maybe it's the wrong location; is
that what you're saying? Maybe it's --
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: There's all kind of interplay -- no,
it's the mechanism. Maybe I'm misunderstanding something, but I feel
the appropriate language is to utilize the interlocal agreement process
for this, because those local governments are sovereign. And in fact,
they have their own charter, which we don't even have. We're not a
charter county.
And they have -- because they have their own charters as
municipalities in this state, you know, I -- they operate under those
charters and by the rules and regulations thereunder.
So I have a concern that we can't impose in our compo plan and
force a local government in our compo plan to do something. But
there is a way to get there by interlocal agreement.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Okay, my last word on the
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subject, but I will say to you, as I've read further within this document,
there are statements of imposition on the City of Naples and Marco
Island, I believe. I know on the city, certainly. So that maybe that
language has to be qualified because it does impose -- we can get to
them and we'll point them out.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Well, I think that was where there
were joint policies that already existed. But as I understand it, and
you can correct me if I'm wrong, I don't know that this has been vetted
through the city, these newer joint policies have been vetted through
the city yet.
MR. WEEKS: Mr. Chairman?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: No, let me have a turn.
Margie, last time and the way this came up is that we were told
that because the City of Marco, City of Naples rely on the county's
housing sub-element to meet the needs and requirements of their
growth management plans, instead of having the same element in
theirs, they are contributing, what was it, $74,000, as an example,
from the City of Marco, a certain percentage of their building fees as
their only contribution to affordable housing within this county. And I
think this board unanimously recommended that is far insufficient to
the impacts those communities are having on Collier County.
If they are depending upon our GMP, then it certainly seems like
we can put some restriction on that dependence. If they don't like it
they can form their own housing element. If they form their own, I'm
sure it would be more severe than what we have suggested here at this
panel at our last meeting.
Do you want to comment on that?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Well, I don't know the extent to
which they depend. And I'm going to have to defer to Cormac on our
GMP. Payment of certain amount of building permit fees for
affordable housing is one thing. And, you know, adopting our
housing element in their plan is something else. So--
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MR. GIBLIN: Cormac Giblin, your Housing and Grants
Manager.
I think it would be more correctly stated to say that they depend
on those interlocal agreements to accomplish their own growth
management plans or to meet the needs of what would be a housing
element in their own growth management plans. So they depend on
those interlocal agreements, which then, you know, translate into what
the county does for affordable housing.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Does Marco Island have an interlocal
agreement with Collier County?
MR. GIBLIN: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. It's not part of this document?
MR. GIBLIN: No, sir.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Well, I don't want to depend on
that interlocal --
MR. GIBLIN: I can qualify that by saying the suggested
language in this new Objective 1 looks like it would make the Marco
Island interlocal agreement part of this agreement -- part of this
document, or at least a vehicle to address it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: But see, that last sentence that was
added by staff, certainly not by us, provides no -- provides nothing
more than what's already in place. I mean, shall pursue, okay, well,
they could just make a phone call and have no, we're not going to do
that; okay, well, we pursued it.
And provide some portion of housing units. Well, it could be
some portion, $74,000 worth, 10 percent of whatever their current
permit fees are. And we could be no better off today than we are with
what -- that language being in there.
So I don't believe that language is sufficient, nor does it meet the
intent of what this board recommended to do.
David?
MR. WEEKS: Couple of comments, Mr. Chairman. The first is
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that -- and we touched on it already -- but this is a joint element only
with the City of Naples. The other two cities do not have -- this
housing element is not applicable to them. I think it's just been
distinguished that we have interlocal agreements, which is again
outside of this GMP with those -- with the cities, I believe all three.
MR. GIBLIN: No, only the City of Naples and the City of
Marco Island, not the City of Everglades City yet.
MR. WEEKS: Thank you.
A question I have is whether it's appropriate in the
comprehensive plan to specify the number of units as the commission
had recommended last time. You specifically recommended 250 units
for Marco and 250 units for Naples, or the financial equivalent.
Certainly if that's your recommendation, we will stick that
language in. But might it be more appropriate at the time of pursuing
those interlocal agreements or modifications thereto to determine what
the appropriate ratio is? Maybe it should be more, maybe it should be
less than 250.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, if that's the case, then why are we
ending up with 10 percent of the permit fees if that's considered
appropriate now?
MR. GIBLIN: Commissioner, that is what the board deemed
appropriate at the time that that interlocal was executed, was 10
percent of the building permit fees from the City of Marco Island.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Well, my concern would be that
without any suggestion to a change in that, it may not be any more
appropriate than it is today. And I think what it is today is far
insufficient to the ratio or the load that the county residents are
carrying for that particular social problem.
And as a result, I mean, I see your increase from 500 to 1,000
units. The only way that I can see us going to 1,000 units is if we
have somebody else participatory in that. And if we want to make the
language we suggested last time subj ect that interlocal agreements will
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be entered into, but with a recommendation, obviously, that the
municipality of Marco Island contribute 250 affordable housing units
or the cash equivalent, that the City of Naples contribute 250
affordable units or the cash equivalent, and then 500 by Collier
County.
So basically we're inserting the words interlocal agreements in
front of that so that that qualifies it.
Ms. Student?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: I have a -- could we say with that
goal of that, so through the interlocal agreement negotiating process
it's not tied in?
I do want to remind this board, we had some language that we
have litigated over with the City of Naples about an overpass, and we
had the expense of litigation over that. And I don't -- I would like to
try and avoid any problems with these other cities or possible
litigation over plan language again.
And if we make an absolute -- if we just say with the goal, that
gives us some tolerances to, you know, negotiate an interlocal
agreement with the goal of achieving and then those numbers.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Isn't -- the first sentence says goal one.
I mean, isn't this a goal?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Well, the goal is the general
language, and this is an objective under the goal. An objective is a
step on how you meet the goal, and the policies are more specific as
how you achieve that objective or step on the way to a goal.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Schiffer had a comment, then Mr.
Murray.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: It's kind of a fix on this thing.
What if we added this sentence: Collier County shall pursue an
interlocal agreement between, and mentions the three cities, to require
that each city provide, based on a percentage of their county
population -- that's what I'm adding -- and then their portion of these
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housing units or the financial equivalent. At least that gives you the
direction of what the intent of the board is.
I mean, I kind of think having Marco and Naples provide half of
what our goal is isn't fair either.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, the only problem is it's not a
matter of the population of the area that's generating the workforce
housing or the affordable housing, it's the level of quality of life that
the residents of that area are dictating.
And if you look at Marco Island and if you look at the City of
Naples, the value of lands in those particular municipalities are
extremely high. People that buy those homes generally have a lot of
service people working for them, probably a lot more so than the
general population of Collier County, who is the service people that
service most of those towns.
So my concern is, Brad, I understand what you're saying, but I
don't think that gets us to where we need to go as far as the true ratio
of the need that is generated by those municipalities. Their population
base doesn't signify the need.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Right. But I don't think you'd
ever be able to figure out that ratio. I mean, if you're saying that half
of the affordable housing in this town needs to go to those two
communities and the other half works in this community, I don't know
how you would ever come to that conclusion. I certainly know that
Marco Island is a major draw.
But I think that the other thing, too is it's not necessarily
requiring they provide the housing, it's requiring the financial
equivalent of the housing I think is going to be the solution. And
that's going to give you -- you know, they're going to be in a much
stronger position to go to the community and say look, you know,
you've got to come up with your fair share of the population that we
need.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Murray?
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COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Yeah, just in consideration of
that, the GMP requires that there be no concentration, okay. And so if
two entities can essentially opt out at small dollars, it seems irregular
at best.
So yes, they're going to be in agreement, they will be negotiated.
And if the language can be effectively drawn to make it clear that
whether it be 179 in one location and 273 in another, whatever ratio,
as Mr. Weeks brought out, I'm fine with that.
But one thing to my mind is I think -- I believe it belongs in
there, maybe legally it doesn't, but I believe something belongs in here
to make it so that it doesn't just hide anymore, that this is not -- okay,
I've said it.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: No, legally, as long as we have the
provision about the interlocal agreement and if we were to say with
the goal of this much money or this many units or whatever, that does
give some tolerances for the appropriate local governments to, you
know, negotiate.
But this way if they don't enter into an interlocal agreement that
does exactly that, then they could be in violation of the compo plan, so
there's an issue there. And there's an issue about tying everybody's
hands before you even get to the table.
So that's why I thought if you put that goal language in, that
gives a little wiggle room.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Well, our intent was recommend
inventory, that was really the goal.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Understood.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Thank you very much.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Weeks?
MR. WEEKS: Mr. Chairman, if I may, I'm putting the pieces
together. I could propose a rewording of this, add a sentence.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I think you may want to come back with
us sometime today with a -- take some time, you've heard all of our
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inputs, where we're trying to go. If there's a way to focus on a ratio
that is solid, meaning not necessarily population, but how that
population uses the workforce, that might be a solution. But before the
days over, we'll have to come back to this part of this element.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Mark, let me --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Schiffer?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: -- I'm in the queue here
somewhere.
Has the county done any studies that show the impact of
affordable housing on different types of development?
MR. GIBLIN: No, sir. You mean as a residential development
to generate --
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: You know, during the
construction, during the life span of the shopping center, what does
that --
MR. GIBLIN: We're undertaking that study right now. It's in
process.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: If there's a name for that study,
wouldn't that be the appropriate study to reference here?
MR. GIBLIN: I would call it our linkage fee study, which
determines the appropriate housing demands of different kinds of
development.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: And therefore you could go
look at Marco Island as a whole and through that linkage calculation
see what demand they cause, versus the city, versus the county.
MR. GIBLIN: Yeah.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: So maybe that, Dave, if you
could word that to match that, that would --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Good suggestion. But of course that
assumes, though, we're going to pass the linkage fee, which --
MR. GIBLIN: Well, at least we would have the methodology on
hand.
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Commissioner, before we leave that one sentence, one final
question about the "or financial equivalent." Do we have any ideas on
how to determine financial equivalent or what would be acceptable?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, I think that's an implementation
item. But we have a range of -- we have a median household income
and we have a range needed which people can apply to fall into the
categories needed. I would assume it would come out of some
formula using the median income and the value of a home that we
allow based on that median income.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Which, Mr. Chairman, has to
include all the way up to the 150 percent category.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: It's that issue that I raised with
you having to do with the new gap, you know where that applies.
MR. GIBLIN: But in other words, it would not be the price of a
-- an affordable unit is $200,000 or $150,000. It would not necessarily
be that that entire $200,000 is the financial equivalent. It may only be
the difference between what the household can afford and what the
marketplace is.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, if they're not putting the house up
and somebody else has to fund that house, I would think it would be
the -- well, one way to look at it, what's the average price of an
affordable home in Collier County?
MR. GIBLIN: An affordable home? Probably around $200,000.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Well, 250 times 200,000. That
comes out to a nice round number.
MR. GIBLIN: See, Commissioner, what I'm trying to say is the
entire $200,000 doesn't need to be subsidized to make it affordable to
someone at those income levels, only -- they can afford on their own a
certain amount, and then there's a gap above that to bring them up to
the affordable market.
COMMISSIONER CARON: But anything--
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MR. GIBLIN: That would be the amount needed.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Ms. Caron?
COMMISSIONER CARON: But anything above that you might
get puts you that much further ahead.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Murray?
COMMISSIONER CARON: So take a round number and --
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Cormac, the interlocal
agreement, if you're familiar with it, does it give you any help in that
area or any bases in that agreement?
MR. GIBLIN: No.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Apparently not.
So you're on new territory, you can strike out boldly. Okay.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Star Wars.
Well, let's move on while staff works on that one paragraph.
Any other questions on Page 2?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Yes, I have one.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Murray?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: 1.3.
Just a question here, after the first sentence, Cormac, it says the
local jurisdiction will evaluate a broad range of options. By that I
assume you mean the city?
MR. GIBLIN : Well, this is under the joint city and county
policy.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I appreciate that. So who is the
local jurisdiction in this case?
MR. GIBLIN: It would be both of us.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Oh, so you represent that as
both?
MR. GIBLIN: Yes.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Okay. Jurisdiction. Inasmuch as
they're two entities, legal entities, I would --
MR. GIBLIN: I agree.
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COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Now, in that context, can we,
Marjorie, require them to evaluate a broad range of options, et cetera,
et cetera, et cetera, as one of those where we do compel because it is a
policy?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Well, as I understand it, these are
joint. And, you know, just evaluating and look at something is
different than absolutely having to do it. And as I understand, these
are j oint, so --
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I agree. Does that tell me then
that they've already been established by the other entity, the city, that
they have already established criteria --
MR. GIBLIN: Yes, sir.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: -- under which these things --
okay, that satisfies that issue, thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I have to -- with the commission's
indulgence, I need to move back to Page 1. I have one question on the
very last sentence on Page 1 I missed.
It says the most current data available from the University of
Florida Shimberg Center is considered in assessing the county's
affordable workforce housing deficit.
In order to avoid using values that don't address strictly
workforce affordable housing, can we, after the word Shimberg
Center, say as it relates to our definition of affordable housing?
Meaning that if a millionaire has bought in a home that's too
expensive for him, he's not part of that affordable housing category.
MR. GIBLIN: I agree. And I believe that's why we added the
specific wording of affordable/workforce housing deficit, meaning
that it would bring in our local definition.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. But I want to make sure that the
number you use from Shimberg from now on is the affordable
number, not this lump sum number.
MR. GIBLIN: I agree, yes.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Now we're on to Page 3. Any questions
on Page 3?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Just a --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Schiffer?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: -- question about the concept.
As you have joint policies for the City of Naples, do you intend
to start setting up joint policies for Marco and Everglades City?
MR. GIBLIN: That would be part of the negotiation of our
future interlocal agreements. Whether or not they would jump into
our compo plan, like the City of Naples has for many, many years or
whether or not they continue to just rely on the interlocal agreements
themselves.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Just out of curiosity, how much money
are we getting, to your best knowledge, from the City of Naples per
permit for this affordable housing issue?
MR. GIBLIN: All right, the City of Naples' contribution to the
county through the interlocal agreement is -- the City of Naples is an
entitlement community for the State of Florida SHIP program on its
own. They receive approximately, I'd say, about $130,000 a year
directly from the State of Florida, allocated to the City of Naples.
Our interlocal agreement with them turns that entire amount over
to the county to put straight into our budget and to fund our county
housing programs county-wide. So that is the payment from the City
of Naples.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: No, that's payments from the state
through the SHIP funds.
How much does the City of Naples contribute to Collier County
for its affordable housing issue?
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Nothing.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Do you know?
MR. GIBLIN: Nothing other than that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: So the City of Naples, for all their
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impact on our workforce, contributes nothing to Collier County except
the money they get from the state they just pass it on to us.
MR. GIBLIN: Under today's interlocal agreement, that's the
arrangement.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Well, let's look at the same thing
for the City of Marco. What's the situation with the City of Marco?
MR. GIBLIN: The City of Marco's interlocal agreement
stipulates that they must pay Collier County 10 percent of their
building permit fees each year. And it must be at least a minimum of
$50,000 per year.
Historically for the past few years it's been a little bit around --
it's been nearly $100,000; sometimes about 120 and sometimes about
80 per year.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Do they get SHIP funds--
MR. GIBLIN: No.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: -- allocated to them from the state?
MR. GIBLIN: No, sir.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: So Marco is providing us $100,000,
which doesn't cover half the cost of one affordable house on average.
City of Naples, nothing. Okay, thank you. I just needed to know that.
Any other questions on Page 3? I have two.
On Objective 2, you get into the 1,000 dwelling units again, and I
just wanted to note that that is going to really in my consideration be
subject to whatever language we come up with on Objective 1.
So -- and then just below that, an item I missed before, the
second line of Policy 2.1, corporations -- it starts with the word
corporations -- the county shall seek to increase the supply of housing
for all segments of the community, including.
Doesn't non-profit housing development corporations -- aren't
they limited, or aren't they thought to be limited to affordable
housing? Or are they actually going to be able to --
MR. GIBLIN: Not exactly. For example, the local Collier
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County housing development corporation is planning a proposal for
the Bembridge PUD which would encompass up to gap housing.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: But I mean, they have to be within the
range of median income that we've set aside for affordable workforce
definition. They can't build million dollar homes, or can they?
MR. GIBLIN: I suppose that they could build a higher priced
home, but their mission is to build affordable workforce housing.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Because this says the nonprofit
housing development corporation will seek to increase the supply of
housing for all segments of the community. And that's where my
concern was, is that why do we care if they seek more high end
housing? We really wouldn't -- that shouldn't be -- if their goal is not
to do that, why is it phrased that way in our goal?
Wouldn't we want to focus on what --
MR. GIBLIN: I agree. We could add the words affordable
workforce after -- before housing.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Or just take out the word all.
MR. GIBLIN: Yeah. Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. That's where I was going. Thank
you.
Page 4?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 5?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I have something.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, sir.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Cormac, on, let's see, Policy 2.9,
I think it is, we're looking at it, let me read it to you the way I've
modified it, and Mr. Weeks, maybe you can relate to it as well.
The county shall review the county's affordable workforce
housing density bonus ordinance every two years or sooner, as
necessary, and revise the ordinance to reflect the changing
community.
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Does that strike you as being -- and I wasn't playing with it for
the purpose of just moving words around, but it struck me that that
might be more intensive, more effective for you.
Would you agree with me?
MR. GIBLIN: Was the change to add the words or sooner?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Yes, sir. And I just modified,
just changed it around. And the reason I've done that, we had this
discussion, and I know you said, oh, my gosh, I finished one and I've
got to start another one. But there may come a time when you have
adequate staff and you have a good reason to do so, and I wouldn't
want to think that you would be locked in to --
MR. GIBLIN: Commissioner, I'm more inclined to agree with it
today than I was a few weeks ago, considering the modeling and the
new formula basis that the board adopted on Tuesday. So it would
make it easier from our -- better from our perspective.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Okay.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: So what, can you, someone--
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Restate it?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, would you mind doing that?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Sure, no problem. The county
shall review the county's affordable workforce housing density bonus
ordinance every two years or sooner, as necessary, and revise -- I'm
sorry, and revise the ordinance to reflect changing community needs
and market conditions. That was my suggestion.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Any other comments from staff?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I don't have a problem.
We're on No.6. Any questions on Page 6?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I did have a question with
adequately funded. My question was on Objective 3, what was
adequate. But I think we beat that one to death, but I'm not sure.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Policy 3.2, Cormac, I notice that it
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omits workforce, basically. It says affordable workforce, but doesn't
workforce start at 81 percent and go to 100, I think, or gap go up to
150 or something like that now?
MR. GIBLIN: It does. The limitation at 80 percent of median
income was left in this instance specifically because it talks about state
and federal funding for affordable housing. And to date, those funds
are capped at 80 percent or less of median.
However, in reading it this morning, there is pending legislation
right now in Tallahassee to offer state housing dollars over 80 percent
of median. And this -- you know, in light of changing circumstances,
I would suggest maybe deletion of the 80 percent limitation in this
paragraph would be appropriate now.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: So after the word workforce housing,
you would be deleting the rest of it?
MR. GIBLIN: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I think you're probably right in doing
that.
Any problems?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, Page 7?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 8?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 9?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 10?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page II?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 12?
Policy 8.3, I notice you crossed the word mobile home parks, the
word home out of there, but you double underlined it. Is that one that
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should have been left in?
MR. WEEKS: The double underlining indicates that it's put back
In.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. So the crossout is out but it's in.
MR. WEEKS: That's part of the confusion of the format to try to
show you what changes have been made through this process. But I
assure you it will be cleaned up for the board.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: No, leave it like this.
I don't think we can vote on this element until staff gets back to
us with some revised language for Objective 1. Is that concurrence
with the rest of the panel at this point? Okay. We'll just hold on to
that for now.
Let's go into the recreational and open space --
MR. COHEN: Mr. Chairman, we did have a speaker on this
particular element which is Bob Krasowski.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: We do have a speaker on the housing
element?
MR. COHEN: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Oh, that's right. And Bob, I have to
apologize, without seeing you sitting there, I forgot that you had stood
up in the beginning of this. And with that, I have one other question.
Before you start, so you're not using up all your time on
something that staff may already have an answer for, David, I had
called you after the last meeting, and mentioned to you -- and Bob,
you had left early the last meeting, if you remember -- you put four
items on the table, I told you I'd bring them up. I forgot. That's the
part of turning old.
David, I called you back at your office, I think, within the day
and asked you to please consider the comments for discussion today.
And those four comments were: Looking at solar energy incentives,
looking at waste heat recovery systems to heat hot water from the air
conditioner, looking at passive solar heating and then use of energy
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star appliances.
Now, have you had time to look at those four elements prior to
today's meeting so you can address those four?
MR. WEEKS: Yes, we did. And the brief response is that these
changes are outside the scope of the EAR, therefore staff would
recommend that you not add those to the element at this time.
Furthermore, because of the potential impact of these changes,
the financial impact to homebuilders, to the building industry to
affordable housing buyers, et cetera, we believe that while there may
be merit for these proposed changes, they should be thoroughly vetted
in a public meeting workshop hearing process, not simply inserted
here through this process.
So that's the two comments.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: To follow-up on that then, if the
implementation -- and I understand implementation is done by other
documents, and this is a concept document. If we were to put a
concept in here that indicates a desire to explore and look into such
activities as, is there something that would be prohibited?
MR. WEEKS: I think it's still outside the scope of the EAR. But
on the other hand, because it's a rather nebulous -- isn't a right word,
but low impact change, I don't think it would be problematic. Just a
general aim to pursue these issues, look into these, explore them,
something like that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Anything we can do to reduce our
dependency on energy sources that are not renewable we ought to be
considering. And I notice that I haven't seen any language in this
document that really explores that. We did in solid waste, we were
dealing with types of energies, but it would be a good thing to start in
this county, maybe that -- we ought to -- would be something that we
should seriously consider, adding a concept of that exploration.
With that, Bob, why don't you take a few minutes and tell us
what you had in mind.
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MR. KRASOWSKI: Okay. That's great. You keep almost
better notes that I do myself in revisiting those four points. I had to
scratch my brain and redo it all but you're ready to go.
So I am up here advocating for that. I think possibly you've
touched on the way to proceed and having it included for preliminary
analysis, you know, somewhere in there.
What I was going to suggest is that on that first page there down
at the bottom of the list of things you have on there, that something be
mentioned that the consideration for financial assistance to be
provided for the inclusion of those four things in the building of new
housing in Collier County, or certainly for affordable housing.
Now -- you know, and then the paragraph below that, the last
paragraph on the first page, it directs the housing department to work
with nonprofit organizations. But we're a nonprofit organization. And
I think they should be open enough to include us on their discussions
on the housing they're provided in that we would represent energy
efficiencies in the building of these homes. And we could follow that
along, you know, what they're doing, which I think they're -- it's good
that we try to provide housing for people. But, you know, we should
really think about certain aspects of this what we're doing.
When you build a house, it lasts for 30, 50, maybe 100 years. So
we're proj ecting into the future the energy needs of that home. If we
don't do it efficiently up front, we're just creating problems for
ourselves, we're being inefficient and not very resourceful.
The energy star appliances now cost more than regular
appliances. A lot of these lower affordable homes have appliances put
in there that are not very efficient. So it costs more over time to
operate that appliance and it puts a burden on all of us to provide -- the
generator of electricity to provide the service for that -- the utility for
that. So that's a burden on us.
So if we look at the long range planning, here we come back to
planning, the long range planning and knowing that energy's not going
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to get any cheaper, probably, in the future, that it would be good if we
up front accommodate some analysis of this.
Now, as the gentleman mentioned before, people can afford to a
certain point, right, and they will buy a house to a certain point. Same
way with a refrigerator. If you're going to get a refrigerator, it will
cost you so much. So the differential between what's going to be paid
and what the efficient refrigerator would cost is something that we
should look at, that we should maybe provide for. And this goes for
the solar hot water heating and the waste heat recovery from the air
conditioner unit, right, those are very efficient. If you have an air --
and when you put them in the house to begin with, that's the time and
way to do it. They have to be designed in by the architect or the
designer, and they're most efficient.
But the up front cost of those are more than the standard
non-efficient appliances. So what we would do, let's say the standard
would be a $100 expense but the efficient would be $120 expense.
Saving a bunch of money and energy at the end, what we would be
looking to do is have that initial cost financed and then paid back
through the cost savings of using the efficient item spread over a point
of time.
So that costs money, but it is good future planning. Just to build
these homes inefficiently with inefficient appliances with inefficient
hot water heaters. And then the solar component of subsidizing the
hot water through solar, it's totally free, it doesn't cost anything.
On the other side of this, and here's the Florida Energy Plan
2006, okay, put out all of these things, except for the waste heat
recovery, which is being discussed, all these things are in there, and
they're clean energy. We have to move to clean energy. Tomorrow is
today.
So we should -- I know we can't change the whole thing right
now, Mr. Chairman and Commission, but I think we should definitely
include these topics for discussion and direct that there be an analysis
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of the benefit cost analysis of implementing them in houses, certainly
the houses we build for affordable housing and that kind of stuff from
now on.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Thank you, Bob. I appreciate it.
We're going to have a little more discussion of this.
Marjorie, and then Mr. Schiffer.
MS. STUDENT -STIRLING: The thought occurred to me that
perhaps instead of putting it in the housing element, we might want to
put something like this in future land use. And here's why. We are
singling out housing but it seems that other types of land uses like
industry and commercial, that these should perhaps be considerations
for those as well.
And that a broader application might be to study this for possible
either future inclusion in our building code or to make
recommendations to the Southern Building Code people or something
like that, but it would have a broader application than just residential.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Schiffer.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Yes. I was going to add some
wording for this section, but Margie convinced me I think it belongs
elsewhere.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: And I think we ought to definitely--
David, we're going to be getting to the FLUE -- by the way, I was
wrong, we're not going to finish by noon -- this afternoon, and by the
time we do, if you have a chance that would put together some
language that would structure it around incentives to implement the
Florida Energy Plan, or something like that, that might suffice to get it
into the FLUE. And at least that way we could use that as a beginning
foothold into more energy conservation. So good suggestion.
Okay, any other questions on the housing element at this time?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Hearing none, we'll go on to recreation
and open space element.
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MR. KRASOWSKI: Mr. Chairman.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Cormac, you got up for that one. I was
afraid you were going to be talking on that too.
MR. KRASOWSKI: Mr. Chairman, can I please make one
additional point? It would take a second, two seconds. And that is
that all of the financing I've seen regarding housing has been projected
over the standard 30-year mortgage. Ifwe were to increase mortgages
to 35 and 40 years, 50 years or 99 years, some people buy old palaces
in Pennsylvania and take out a 99-year mortgage, they intend to be
there with their families and stuff. But if you use that sliding scale, it
can make houses more affordable to more people. That's just one
point I wanted to bring up.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Good point, Bob.
MR. KRASOWSKI: Okay, thanks.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Appreciate it.
Hi. We will start with Page 1 of the recreation open space
element. Any questions on Page I?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 2?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 3?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 4?
I have a question on Goal 2. Bold print says the county shall
promote a neighborhood park system to meet the recreational needs of
residents within the county.
Will that system be implement -- well, first of all, are you going
to establish a level of service for it, and will that be part of the AUIR
in the future?
MS. TOWNSEND: For the record, Amanda Townsend, with
parks and recreation. The answer to both questions is no.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Then why are you doing it?
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MS. TOWNSEND: Neighborhood parks is a concept that the
parks and recreation department supports significantly. I think
neighborhood parks are important. However, they're not established
in the CIE as a level of service. And I don't think we have any
intention of doing so.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, see, my concern goes back to the
fact, I don't disagree with you, they're very important, and I think that
every community should have them. But if we continue to require
those and not count those in the system, then we have the system out
even more, I'm wondering how we're paying for more than we really
need based on the fact we have all these smaller parks now that help
offset some of the use of the larger ones.
MS. TOWNSEND: In fact, most neighborhood parks come to us
now through the PUD commitment process and do not come through
retrofitting a neighborhood park into an existing community.
The parks and recreation department has a policy that guides
introducing a neighborhood park into an existing neighborhood,
should those community members want one. However, we've had an
extremely varying level of success in doing so.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, your next page, you get into
Policy 2.1.2 in which you're going to determine on a case-by-case
basis these neighborhood -- which are suitable for neighborhood parks
without a level of service. How are you going to be fair in how you
handle that from one project to another?
MS. TOWNSEND: Factors that would be considered would
include the number of units within the PUD, the number of acres in
the PUD, proximity to another park facility. But also, and more
importantly, safe pedestrian or bicycle access to that proximitous (sic)
facility .
I'm not sure that we would take into consideration the proposed
demographics for who would live in that PUD, because the character
of anyone given neighborhood changes over time.
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We may consider if there is a preserve element within that PUD,
if there's recreational access to it, that may be another factor to
consider.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: David, any implementation of the
criteria that she just spoke about, would that now coming back to us
through language in the Land Development Code in order to -- the
criteria in order to establish how much park acreage comes from any
particular development of any type?
MR. WEEKS: It wouldn't necessarily have to, nor do I think had
staff contemplated doing so.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, well, then the decision on what
demographics to use, what statistics to use is up to who in order for a
PUD to get through a rezone process?
MR. WEEKS: As part of the rezone review process, parks and
rec. department, which does have the opportunity to review those,
would have a chance to review those proj ects and make those
recommendations that you should provide a neighborhood park of "X"
size or including "X" facilities.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: And we have recommendations like that
coming to us periodically. Most notably we have recommendations
from the utility department for well sites. And I heard at one
particular Planning Commission meeting, those are considered
extractions, they're forced contributions.
Are we getting ourselves into that without having established a
level of service and criteria by doing this so casually?
MR. WEEKS: Actually, as I read the policy I see I'm completely
wrong. It says right in there we will amend the LDC to establish the
process. My apologies. So we are stating in the policy that we will
formalize this process.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: So it will be in the Land Development
Code.
MR. WEEKS: Yes, sir, I misspoke.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Then I have no questions further on that
one. Page 6?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: 3.1.6, the county shall encourage the
development of pedestrian pathways and bike lanes from and
surrounding residential community park sites.
Just out of curiosity, why did you use the word encourage versus
the word require? I'm on Policy 3.1.6 on Page 6.
MS. TOWNSEND: I do see that. I was checking because that
same policy is under another goal.
COMMISSIONER CARON: 2.15.
MS. TOWNSEND: 2.15. And I was looking to see, they both
say encourage.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Good. I missed the first one because it
wasn't in red ink. So now I have the same questions about that one.
MR. WEEKS: What happened here was the Planning
Commission at the previous hearing had directed us to delete Policy
3.1.6. And the discussion was this is redundant because it's covered
by previous policy.
Staff is recommending that you not delete this policy. And the
reason is though it's redundant, they're under two different objectives.
One objective is pertaining to neighborhood parks, one is pertaining
to community and regional parks. So we're just putting the language
back in to read the same as it was so it would apply to both different
park facilities.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, then, I guess we'll go back to my
original question. Just out of curiosity, how do we get the word
encourage to work in that sentence?
Encourage, the only problem is it's not a word that carries a lot of
weight. And the language that was struck in 2.15, where appropriate
and economically feasible, again I think that was struck because that
doesn't carry any weight. So if you're going to encourage something,
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you might as well not say it, because no one's going to have to do it.
So is it something that you can require? Or is requiring an
interconnection to a community -- for example, if you have a gated
community and they have access to a park, they're going to object
because of the security issues. But at the same time, there's nothing
that says they can't gate their exit and entrance to that park from their
gated community.
So I'm just wondering why we just don't require it.
MS. TOWNSEND: I'm not sure that in every instance it could be
required. I think it would probably depend on the location of the park
site and the configuration of the transportation network adjacent to it
and that leads to it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Murray.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I am aware that up in the new
park that's being built, the north regional park, a community directly
adjacent to it wanted access, and because of security reasons asserted
that that access was denied. So there is something to add to the
bailiwick of questions.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Then the county's own policy of
encouraging is being broken by the county.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Well, they have a policy of
discouragement with respect to that based on the security.
MS. TOWNSEND: Let clarify that, if I may. The policy of the
parks and recreation department is to encourage pedestrian and bicycle
access to park sites. However, we do not encourage those accesses
when that access would be limited to who it was available to. Those
are only encouraged when they're available to all of the public.
Therefore, if that access were on the other end of the
neighborhood, there were a gate, the parks and recreation department
does not support those accesses.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Not to argue with you, Amanda,
but if you think about the neighborhood park thing and try to correlate
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that, at Sable Bay the PUD requires a park, community -- a
neighborhood park in there. It's less than a mile from the community
park, and it's certainly not going to be available to any of the residents.
So you have a contradiction I think in that.
I'm not trying to put you on the spot here, but it is something that
I think needs to be thought out a little more.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Commissioner Caron, then
Commissioner Adelstein, then Commissioner Schiffer.
COMMISSIONER CARON: I just need to back up a little bit
here, too, and I don't want to get off the subject, so Brad, did yours
relate to what --
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I was just going to say I
remember that application, and these people wanted a private access to
the park that they couldn't control. They couldn't control the hours.
That's not what we want.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Adelstein, is that on this issue?
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Yes, it is. These pedestrian
pathways, do you actually fund those? Does -- is there just a fund for
those paths, or do the neighborhoods do it?
MS. TOWNSEND: In policy 3.1.6 the statement there is
referring to the network of community and regional parks. In those
instances, the parks and recreation department of course would be
responsible for the pedestrian and bicycle accessway that hooked up
with the transportation network.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: But are you funding them at
all?
MS. TOWNSEND: Not the transportation network but, yes, the
accesses that link up.
COMMISSIONER CARON: I just wanted to get back.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: On this subject? Go ahead.
COMMISSIONER CARON: I want to get back to language
here, because in 2.1.3 again we have principals are appropriate and
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economically feasible, and again, almost anything can be either
economically feasible or not, depending on what side of the desk you
sit on.
So do we want to leave that language in there?
MR. WEEKS: I'll say I don't --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Go ahead, Mr. Weeks.
MR. WEEKS: You don't want to require the SEPTD principles,
because sometimes they are in conflict with our zoning code
requirements.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I would heartily agree with that. I've
been through that and they get very difficult to implement if you're not
careful. In this case that might be the only way that it can be put in
there because it's something that's very hard to implement in a lot of
different cases in this county.
I mean, I'd recommend we leave it like it is, Donna.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Um-hum.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Tuff -- Ms. Student?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Thank you. I wanted to build on a
point you made about the acts of pedestrian and bike access to the
parks and gated communities.
I think, Mr. Strain, your point is well taken, because there's case
law that tells us where public ways are required on private property as
a condition of some kind of development approval, that, you know,
you can run into problems with it and it could run afoul of the rough
proportionality test set forth by the United States Supreme Court,
particularly in the Nolen and the Dolen cases.
So I just wanted to build on what you said about where there's a
gated community, the idea if that's needed, you know, then there
would be gated access to the park so the general public wouldn't be
going through, you know, on folks' private property to get there, other
than the residents of that community.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Based, though, on your comment, and
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based also on staff s comment that there are times that they need to
have a park restricted from public access to meet security reasons,
does the policy as written work in those instances? Because if we're
encouraging it yet we're disallowing it, are we contradicting ourselves
there, or are we just better off leaving it like it is?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: I think it probably gives you
enough room either way. Because where it's encouraged, you don't
have to do it. So if the county doesn't want to allow access for security
reasons, it covers that, too.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Thank you, I appreciate that.
Public speaker on --
MR. WEEKS: Yes, sir, we have one. Bob Mulhere.
MR. MULHERE: Thank you. For the record, Bob Mulhere with
RWA.
I just wanted to be clear on a couple of points here, and I didn't
bring the exact language with me, but I did read through it and I'm
pretty sure you can recall specifically what my concerns are.
There's language, I think it's 2.1.5, but there's language that says
that neighborhood parks will be required within planned unit
developments or --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: 2.1.2, yes.
MR. MULHERE: 2.1.2.
What it doesn't say in there, and I think maybe it should for
clarification purposes, is to serve the residents of that community. I
think that's the intent. I think the intent is that, you know, you used
Sable Bay as an example, we were required to put an internalized
minimum standards -- I'm sure they'll exceed those standards, but
there were some minimum standards, they even quote some
organization or -- that has minimum standards for parks.
And of course that's a gated community. And it seems to me it
would be made very clear if the intent is -- if the intent is to get --
conversely, if the intent is to have neighborhood parks provided by an
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applicant for a rezone for a PUD that is open to the general public,
then it ought to be subject to impact fee credits, because we pay
impact fees for those kinds of things.
And I think -- and a second comment, and that's related to this
providing accessibility to community and regional parks if you're
nearby, I mean it, first of all, it makes a lot of sense.
But I think secondly, I think the code itself requires -- I mean,
you have a gated community, but you still have to have an external
sidewalk system, and that has to be connected -- and bike path system
-- to the arterial or collector roadway that's adjacent to your project.
So you're going to have connectivity to a nearby or adjacent
community or regional park through the arterial or collector sidewalk
and bicycle system.
Now, if that doesn't exist, and there are a lot of examples where it
does not exist and places were built before it was required and they
don't exist, then I could see some kind of negotiated process, perhaps
during a PUD, where an applicant might be willing to provide some
improvements or some dollars for improvements relative to that
sidewalk system so that not only their residents but the general public
could more easily or more safely access that community or regional
park. But I think that's a negotiation process.
And I hope I'm consistent with what your intent is there. If that
helps at all, I just wanted to share that with you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Bob, I think what we need to do
is suggest some language, if you could -- I know you can't do it right
now, but here's what I'm considering. After the word in section 2.1.2,
third line, a suitable neighborhood park, and then comma, to serve the
residents of the PUD.
You're Ms. Townsend?
MS. TOWNSEND: I am, thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you. Would that language work
in that location in that paragraph to address that issue?
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MS. TOWNSEND: I believe it would.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Now, as far as the impact fee
credits go, I know just to address the issue that Bob brought up, I
mean, the impact fee credits for regional and community parks, and
we're talking here about neighborhood parks; is that right?
MS. TOWNSEND: That is correct. That is correct. The
intention is not for this to -- for this policy to apply to a facility that
would be available to the general public. The intention is that it would
serve -- that's the nature of a neighborhood park is that it is a walk to
or bicycle to facility that serves the immediately surrounding
residents.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Ifwe insert that language, though, it
works.
MS. TOWNSEND: Yes.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I have a question.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, sir, Mr. Murray.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Not every neighborhood park is
within a PUD, is it?
MS. TOWNSEND: No, sir.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: So how do we address that?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: This only addresses PUDs.
MS. TOWNSEND: Yes.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Fine, that covers it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Are there any other comments needed
then at this point? Okay. Thank you.
We'll entertain a motion for approval of the recreation and open
space element with the corrections presented by staff and the language
corrections suggested here today by this panel.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: You got it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Motion made by Commissioner
Schiffer, second by Commissioner Murray. Discussion?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: All those in favor, signify by saying
aye.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Aye.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Aye.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Aye.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Aye.
Anybody --
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Aye. I'm with you. A little slow,
but I'm with you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I was going to say he voted twice, but
he didn't. Motion carries 7-0.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Let's do lunch.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, lunchtime. Now, if we leave
now, we come back at a quarter to 1 :00, or we get into -- for those of
you that like that Subway food, you get in quicker. Is that what you
want to do before we start on the CCME, because that's going to take
a whole bunch of time, probably.
With that we'll break for lunch right now. We'll be back here at
quarter of 1 :00.
(A lunch break was taken)
(Commissioner Adelstein is not present)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you, David.
It's 12:45, and we will resume the meeting for the EAR
amendments.
The first element we're going to be discussing right now is the
CCME.
MR. COHEN: Mr. Chairman?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes.
MR. COHEN: We have speakers on the CCME. We have one,
two, three -- looks like we have four speakers on the CCME, Mr.
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Chairman.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Are the sections specific or are they just
general?
MR. COHEN: Three are general, one is specific.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Only reason I'm asking, Randy,
if we know someone's interested in a particular specific policy, we can
at least entertain -- this is a long element so maybe we should try to fit
them in at the time it occurs.
MR. COHEN: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay?
Bill, how are you doing, sir? We're just going to start, like we
have, start with Page 1. Any questions from the panel on Page I?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 2?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 3?
Bill, question on Policy 1.1.2, the language that was added. It
says the Land Development Code shall be revised to reflect the
adoption of new and/or revised natural resource management and
environmental protection standards and criteria.
Doesn't that have to happen anyway?
MR. LORENZ: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. It's kind of like PUDs, when we
have all that redundant language that mimics the codes. I don't know
if -- if this is not needed, can we just delete it?
MR. LORENZ: Well, I think so. I mean, this was trying to
replace Policy 1.1.2, which at the time was the first that -- the land
development regulations for the first growth management plan. So I
think the wording here was simply to recognize a continuation of that
effort. But--
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, let's see if there's anybody thinks
we need it. I mean, if there's a reason to keep it, I have no problem. I
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just didn't know if there was a reason.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Is it not just directing people to
look at the LDC for further revised --
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: The first sentence already has
that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yeah, they have to look the LDC
anyway, because the GMP isn't the implementation code.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Well, that's true, the first sentence
takes care of it.
MR. COHEN: Mr. Chairman, legal counsel would like to weigh
in on this.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Ms. Student?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Thank you. Just a little bit of
history here. Policies are the means by which you achieve the
objective. And way back when we did the original plan, if we have to
identify ordinances that have to be either adopted or amended to
reflect something in the compo plan, we always did that, because that's
what a policy shows, a program or ordinance or a means to implement
the objective. So that's why oftentimes you reference the ordinance in
a policy. That's just a little history.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. And the ordinance is referenced
in the prior sentence.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: That's correct.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: If there's no objection to taking it out, I
don't know we need to be redundant.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I remember the conversation we
had when it was put in was that this concern was that policies can be
adopted and then how long a time or when would it ultimately be put
into the LDC. I think what this objective did is made sure that it was
obvious that anything changed would be immediately put into the
LDC.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Where is the word immediately?
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COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Well, we could add that. But, I
mean, what it's saying is it shall be revised. That gives me a sense of
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I mean, I was just trying to clear it up.
If somebody wants it in, I mean, it doesn't do any more, do any less.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I mean, if there was a new
standard, we'd want to make sure that it got into the LDC as quick as it
could, not just float out into new standard space.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Wouldn't that be a natural
process? Wouldn't that be -- each organization, as it finds changes
that require the LDC code, wouldn't they opt to go forward with that?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Bill, what do you think? I
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mean It s --
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MR. LORENZ: Well, I'm just looking back at the history, and if
I'm looking at my proper documents, the original -- what staff
originally proposed was simply the first sentence. And then at the --
let's see, at the -- I believe at the first CCPC meeting, I think the
CCPC directed to place the second sentence in.
So at least that's my history. I'm not sure if David or Jean is
tracking that. So I mean, it's -- I can live with it either way.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I don't see the concern over
redundancy. Is it redundant? Maybe. But the intent of it is to make
sure that changes get put into the LDC.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, it isn't -- I didn't bring it up
thinking it was a problem. If there's any question, just leave it there. I
just was trying to shorten our documents where they weren't needed to
be duplicated.
So let's move on to Page 4.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 5?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 6?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 7?
COMMISSIONER CARON: I have one on 7.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Ms. Caron?
COMMISSIONER CARON: Down at the bottom of the page,
were we not going to say that state water quality treatment standards
in effect at the time of project approval?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Yes, we were.
MR. LORENZ: Yes. That's a good point.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: We need to add that language.
Page 8?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 9?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 10?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page II?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 12?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 13?
On Page 13, in the middle of the page, 5.1.4, the fifth line down
reads the results of the permitted monitoring program shall be copied
to Collier County. We're requiring a state agency to do something? Is
that what I'm reading here?
MR. LORENZ: The applicant should copy that, those results to
the county.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. That's what your intent was, it
wasn't just -- because I was wondering. Okay.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 15?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 16?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 17?
MR. LORENZ: Let me add an item on Page 17 under paren. six,
where the reference -- the citation of Policy 7 .1.2. We need to have a
parentheses two before -- inserted after two and paren. I, to make it a
correct citation.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Thank you.
Richard, if you have -- are you -- if you've got something on this
page, let's hit it while we're here then. Because this is a rather large
element, so I'd rather get the public on the issues that they have as we
go through.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: I think we have the same pagination, but
just to play safe.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: That's Richard Yovanovich.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: I'm sorry. For the record, Rich
Y ovanovich.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I can't spell his last name.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: Neither can I sometimes.
It's in Policy 6.1, paragraph two on Page 15. That's the general
statement that talks about the most contiguous area being the preserve
area. And I think what that does, it covers what staff is trying to get to
on Page 1 7 in paragraph eight where it says preservation areas shall be
interconnected within the site and to adjoining off-site preservation
areas of wildlife corridors.
I think if you read eight literally, if you have in your project two
separate preserve areas, and they're not interconnected, they don't
count as preserve area.
And also, it's not always, you know, practicable to go ahead and
meet that goal. I think the overall goal is to have the largest
contiguous area. And I think that's covered in two. I don't think you
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also need it covered in paragraph eight. I just think it's duplicative and
it's very difficult to enforce.
Secondly, if you go to the top of that page, which is Policy -- it's
sub-paragraph five, that starts on the previous page with an A and a B,
there was a change to where it says does not result in any adverse
impact. Now the word says benefits. I think that's -- I think you need
to go back to any adverse impacts. Because if you read this literally, it
could be very difficult to prove that when you're putting additional
water into a wetland that you are in fact benefiting it.
I think the goal is, is not to harm the areas that you're using also
as water management. And, you know, this becomes important as
sites get smaller and smaller and they're more infill. If you can't share
facilities, your preserve area with your water management area, where
there's no detriment to the environment, it doesn't really make any
sense.
So I would like you to go back to the original language where it
says does not result in any adverse impact on the naturally occurring.
Because it's very difficult to prove a benefit. I think it's easier to
prove that you're not harming the area.
So I think that covers that page and the comments we have on
that one, what I have on it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I need to -- after you and Wayne's
behind you, I guess we'll then talk to Bill Lorenz about your
suggestions. Thank you.
MR. ARNOLD: Hi. Thank you, I'm Wayne Arnold. And I don't
want to be redundant on what Mr. Y ovanovich just said, but I had a
little bit different take on Page 17, paragraph B, also addressing where
the word benefits had been inserted into that in lieu of the language, it
says does not result in any adverse impact.
And I was thinking that, you know, maybe the compromise
position, if there would be one would be to delete the word benefit
where it is, keep the language that says does not result in any adverse
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impact, and insert a phrase that says and may benefit the naturally
occurring native vegetation. Something to that effect.
I don't think it changes, hopefully, the intent, which is that you're
not harming vegetation. But I think, as Mr. Y ovanovich was saying,
we have systems and typically in especially larger proj ects, we utilize
some of the wetlands systems. I don't know that I can demonstrate
that I have a benefit to that larger wetland system by discharging some
water into that system, but I can obviously prove that I don't harm it.
And I would like to see that we don't eliminate that possibility,
because it would render a lot of prior projects and future projects in a
very difficult situation to make their water management system work.
The other comment that I had was, again, the same as Rich, on
Item No.8 regarding the interconnected. And I just would point out
that on my notes, as I was taking notes as the Planning Commission
meeting evolved last time around, was that we were going to add some
language on flexibility there. And maybe that wasn't the direction of
the Planning Commission ultimately, but I had language that would
talk about the interconnection of these preservation areas on-site and
whether or not it was practical or where possible, et cetera.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I think we'll have some discussion on
this, sir.
MR. ARNOLD: Okay. And the only other thought I had, and it
was really a question more than anything. Right now we have a
paragraph seven there that talks about exceptions, and we sort of dealt
with that by offering up a deviation possibility that would be the result
of an LDC change.
And my only question is what happens in the interim between the
time that this would be adopted later in the year and then we have a
year to adopt LDC changes, is there still any exception language in
there that would be applicable? And that was really a question more
so than any specific comment.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, while you're -- let's finish with
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that question, then by Ms. Student. Can you address that, please?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Yeah, I would think that until we
have our implementing LDRs for this, that we would -- you know, we
can't bring the deviation process into being until we have the
implementing LDRs.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: But I think his question was if you can't
do that, then in the meantime, even though the GMP gets adopted and
changed to eliminate the exceptions and the LDRs still require the --
still revert to the exceptions, yet we don't have the deviation language
in the LDRs, which one -- how do we govern during that period of
time?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: I think we might have to -- I don't
see how they can apply for something we don't have yet in the LDR,
so anybody that wanted to do that I think we might have to hold it up
until we have the process in the LDR. That's just an off-the-cuff
answer.
Or we might want to wish to write something there how we
would proceed in that interim period.
MR. ARNOLD: Well, I guess that was one of the thoughts I had,
kind of expecting that that might be the answer. And that would be
that, I think that's now Item 10 where we talk about that, that maybe
until such dates as those are adopted, that you could at least revert
back to paragraph seven, something to that effect.
Just so that there is an opportunity in some cases for people to
deal with the situation that has been in existence, I guess since -- I'm
not sure when that item seven came into being. I don't know if it was
dated back as far as '89, but it's been there for several years now.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Well, I'm sure we'll run it by Mr.
Lorenz here.
MR. ARNOLD: Thank you.
Mr. Anderson, did you have something to add?
MR. ANDERSON: I want to address myself to Policy 6.1.1,
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paren. two that's underneath the table.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: You know, everybody puts that on there
upside down. I'm wondering if we could ever change the orientation
of that thing.
MR. ANDERSON: I want to address myself to the definition of
native vegetation, and how it is defined.
If you'll look at paragraph paren. number two, you'll see where
we use the term native vegetation and it refers to canopy, understory
and ground cover. And I believe that for purposes of consistency, we
ought to reference understory and ground cover in paragraph one in
defining what is native vegetation.
I show you here a picture of something that has been determined
to constitute native vegetation, based simply on the definition of
canopy only. And I'll show you a picture on that same piece of
property that's been determined to be non-native. And I challenge you
to tell me the difference.
Now, a picture may be worth 1,000 words, but that's never
stopped a lawyer from talking.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Amen.
MR. ANDERSON: And my proposed language change -- and it
would be equally applicable to similar wording which appears in
Policy 6.1.2. And here's how I would propose to change that
definition, for purposes of consistency.
Now, it's my understanding that when a landowner has preserve
lands or lands that he wants to put in preserve, that he wants to qualify
as native vegetation, he has to go in and if there is not ground cover
and understory, that he's required to replant that. And all I'm asking is
that we be consistent in how we define and treat native vegetation all
the time.
And I thank you for your time.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Can you read that? I can't see
it.
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MR. ANDERSON: Yes, sir. It says for the purpose of this
policy --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Bruce, you're going to need that
microphone, I'm sorry.
I can read it from up here if you want.
For the purpose of this policy, native vegetation, as is defined as
indigenous vegetative communities with understory and ground cover
having 75 percent or less canopy coverage of Melaleuca and other
invasive exotic plant species.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Okay, thank you.
MR. ANDERSON: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you, Bruce.
Bill, I think we're going to have some questions.
I guess I'll just move into it. Let's start with 6.1.1, paren. one, the
recommendations that Bruce just suggested for number one. Do you
see a reason that those would be inappropriate or unworkable?
MR. LORENZ: Let me have Barbara Burgeson speak to you on
that, the definition.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay.
MS. BURGESON: For the record, Barbara Burgeson, with
Environmental Services.
The reason that the language did not include ground cover and
mid-story is because there are a number of native habitats that don't
have all three. You can go out to a number of Pine Flatwoods where
the ground cover is a thick layer of pine needle and you don't have any
ground cover that's coming up through that, nor do you have any
mid-story. So we don't want to put in there as an obligation, because
there are habitats that don't have that.
Same with a marsh system, and they would not have an all three
strata. The canopy in a marsh system would be either that mid-story
or that ground cover that exists there, but you wouldn't have all three
strata.
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So we go by canopy, and canopy is defined as the canopy
coverage there. It doesn't mean trees. So in a native system where the
canopy is the typical mid-story or shrubbery, then that's also a native
system. Where in a system where it's a marsh and the canopy in that
system is just the grasses, then that's where the native vegetation
definition excludes on purpose having those two additional defining
layers in there.
I don't know if you want me to address --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: We're going to get into the other issues
one at a time, but let's make sure we resolve the picture.
COMMISSIONER CARON: The picture.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN : You want the picture back on? You
wanted to address the picture?
MS. BURGESON: Yeah, there are a couple of things on that.
This is a project that's under review right now. And staff and the
applicant have agreed to the definition of native vegetation on this site
so that it can move forward through the process. And so I believe it
will probably be coming to you and to the Board of County
Commissioners.
Particularly -- there's a couple of issues here. One, the -- this site
had some exotics in it in the early Eighties in the mid-story, and there
were some issues there. Through some direction by the Board of
County Commissioners, the property owner was permitted to clear just
the exotics in the mid-story and to leave the remainder of the native
vegetation.
We have on record that some of the mid-story native vegetation
was illegally cleared, but a code case specifically was not opened.
There isn't anything that permits this property to continue to
maintain, to seed and mow this property; however, they've been doing
that. A lot of small pines were removed from the site. So the property
has been constantly managed and maintained.
If this piece of property -- and we've got a number of properties
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similar to this. If this piece of property were not managed that way,
and there's nothing that permits them to do that but they have been, if
were not managed that way, the understory growth would restore itself
in typically a fairly short period of time, roughly four to five years.
There was also an issue about us requiring plantings of mid-story
and ground cover, and that's not true. We would not -- if we
determine that an area is native vegetation by definition, we do not
require any additional enhancement, it's only up to the applicant and
the property owners to whether they want to do that. Because by
defining it that way, we are letting people know that we will accept it
that way. So if we've defined it to be a native habitat, then we accept
it that way.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Murray?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Okay, Mr. Anderson showed
two pictures and he said one is considered as, the other one is not.
MS. BURGESON: Right. I think what he was pointing out there
is one actually has wetland grasses. And it's hard to tell by that
picture. And we've had a number of staff go out there and identify the
wetland grasses in that area. Even the consultant from Wilson-Miller
agreed that that area there had wetland grasses. So pointing out an
area that has wetland grasses that from when -- even when they're
mowing it, it's almost impossible to tell. But periodically if you drive
down Estey when they're not mowing it, that wetland area ends up
with about an 18-inch, 24-inch tall wetland species coverage in that
area.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: So there is a way of determining
it.
MS. BURGESON: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Do we have ordinances that require us
to cut weeds when they get to a certain height? Because I know that's
another code enforcement issue on empty lots.
MS. BURGESON: Well, there is an ordinance on that, and that's
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code enforcement. And that's -- there is a weed and litter ordinance.
I'm not sure that they would have deemed this to be a weed and litter
situation. And I don't think they would have required them to do what
they're doing out there.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Are weeds naturally occurring?
MS. BURGESON: The weed and litter ordinance usually applies
to PUDs or residential areas where there's a single lot that becomes
overgrown, and it's usually the homeowners association that turns
those in and becomes those code cases.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: So if a weed grows on this lot it's
understory, but if a weed grows on another certain lot, it's a weed and
it has to be cut. Is that what it boils down to?
MS. BURGESON: Well, you know, if a person wants to mow
grasses, we are not going to prevent them from doing that. So if they
want to get out there with a mower and mow the native grasses, there
isn't anything in the code that prohibits them from doing that.
But when we assess the property, we would recognize whether or
not that area, if left alone and undisturbed, would either restore or
naturally reforest into what we would want to identify as a preserve
area.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: And I thought you said Estey Avenue.
When I looked at this, I thought, boy, that looks like that lot on the
corner of Estey and Airport Road.
MS. BURGESON: Yes, it is.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. And you're worried about--
you're saying you want understory to grow back in that area?
MS. BURGESON: It will once they stop. This is not necessarily
the area that we selected as preserve or that was selected as preserve.
That area is further back and there's a much heavier canopy. Ifwe had
an aerial of the site, you could see that the area that was chosen for
preserve is along the creek there where there's a mangrove fringe and
native vegetation adjacent to it and a thicker native vegetation cover
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that's along the side to the west end of the property.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Barbara, I'm sorry to be confused on
this, because I generally believe that if we can leave native vegetation,
that's fine. I just thought in town especially, all right, or anywhere
where there's a subdivision, if you've got -- if someone goes out and
maintains their property, I can't see why that's a wrong thing to do.
Because usually we're after them to maintain their property. And this
looks like -- this is an example --
MS. BURGESON: Well, this is illegal clearing of the mid-story
native vegetation on that site, and we didn't require them to replant
that or restore it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. I'm not sure this site factors into
all this today.
MS. BURGESON: Well, the other issue on this that I just
wanted to point out is that if this board chooses that we want to make
a change to the definition of native vegetation, it really has to get back
to the EAC for them to review it and discuss it. Because that is a
major issue and a major substantive change to the GMPs.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, similar to what I had a board
member discuss to me, that changes are made in front of the BCC after
it leaves up. It's up to the BCC to make that policy decision.
MS. BURGESON: Right. I understand that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I mean, I'm sure we can decide on how
we want to move this forward or not, based on the language today.
And if the BCC wants to move it back to us or the EAC, then that's
their prerogative.
MS. BURGESON: Do you want me to address paren. eight?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Before we go any further, we need to
get a consensus on where we're at with paren. one. And I'm trying to
understand the downside to include from your perspective, if you
include the understory or ground cover in number one. I know you
explained --
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MS. BURGESON: Then you actually exclude many native
habitats from being defined as native, if you required and identified
them by including mid-story and ground cover.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Oh, so if this were -- if -- it would have
to have all three then to qualify as native habitat, not just the canopy;
is that what you're saying?
MS. BURGESON: Right. If you included that language in this
paragraph that way.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Well, I understand.
Okay, any other comments on number one? Mr. Tuff?
COMMISSIONER TUFF: I just would like to see if -- I can't --
for lack of us doing more damage than good, I'd like to recommend
his changes just as they were. I can't see how we can get hurt with
what he's got there, versus this could cause -- I guess I'd like to move
forward with what he recommended.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Anderson, you had something more
you wanted to throw in?
MR. WOODRUFF: For the record, Andy Woodruff. I will make
a couple of comments here.
The way that Mr. Anderson had reworded the paragraph there to
include indigenous vegetative communities, I don't think that's going
to exclude, for instance, wet prairies, if they don't have a canopy or an
understory. Because we recognize those to be indigenous vegetation
communities, so that not all of our community types are going to have
a canopy, a shrub or a ground cover necessarily under all conditions.
But as long as we recognize those as indigenous communities, I think
that they're covered there.
The other point I'd like to bring up is Barbara mentioned that
staffs interpretation of what constitutes a canopy, and that she
mentioned that that does not mean tree cover. I can tell you from my
experience that that is the way that staff has been interpreting that
code.
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And that if I have, for instance, a habitat type that has a couple of
pine trees in it and the understory is a complete mono culture of
Brazilian pepper, they will consider that to be a native habitat type,
even though I have greater than 75 percent cover of an understory
specie. Because it does not reach canopy tree level, they still consider
that as a native habitat type.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Go ahead, Mr. Murray.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I just -- throwing more wood on
the fire here.
Under number one, it says for the purpose of this policy native
vegetation is defined as. And under number two, the preservation of
native vegetation shall include.
Doesn't that include -- doesn't that work to what you were
attempting to say, although you wanted to have it stipulated in both?
MR. ANDERSON: It's not being interpreted that way now.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: But that's the way I interpret it
reading it. It says the purpose of the policy is defined as, and then it
says it will be preserved as. And I would read that the same way you
intended to have it modified.
MR. ANDERSON: Well, that's why I offered that change in the
language up was to end that conflict.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Otherwise, we need to have an
exception, if an exception is required. And I'm not sure that it is.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Any other comments? Because I'm still
-- Mr. Yovanovich?
MR. YOV ANOVICH: It kind of relates to section -- paragraph
two, if you read the next one. If she's correct, the way I read the
sentence, the old language, it says the preservation of native
vegetation shall include canopy, understory and ground cover. If you
don't have all three you don't get to count it as preserve area, as I read
that sentence.
So if we can't -- but yet I've got to count it in my calculation of
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native area, but I can't count it to satisfy my requirement of preserving
native vegetation.
So I would think we would need to have consistent definitions for
purposes of figuring out how much I've got to save on my property
and what qualifies as meeting that requirement.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Thank you.
Barbara?
MS. BURGESON: The definitions are consistent. If you look at
number two, where it says the preservation of native vegetation shall
include canopy, understory and ground cover, that's -- once you've
defined that you've got a native vegetation community, you need to
include and maintain all three strata in that community. And that's to
preclude people from going in and what we used to have in the
preserves in the early Nineties, is they kept the trees, they thinned out
the mid-story, they took out the native ground cover and they sodded
those areas so that they encroached into those preserve areas and they
created park-like situations.
So if we've deemed that it's native vegetation and it has all three
strata, then they need to maintain all three strata in that. It can't -- the
preserve can't be maintained partially, is what we're trying to say.
And by the definition of native vegetation above, we do define
native vegetation by the canopy. If there is -- it's sparse Pine
Flatwoods with a 75 percent Melaleuca mid-story -- or I'm sorry,
Brazilian Pepper mid-story, we do consider that a valid Pine
Flatwoods. And Pine Flatwoods can typically be 75-foot on center for
pines or lOO-foot on center. When you remove the Brazilian Pepper
out of the mid-story, you've got a viable, native functioning habitat
once that Brazilian Pepper is removed, because we're using the
definition here that the canopy of the Pine Flatwoods defines that area
as a preserve.
Staff is not going to go to the extreme of claiming areas as native
vegetation by definition number one. We don't want them to be
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identified on the property as -- for preservation. So we have to be able
to accept them as preserve. So if they are not native by definition, we
would have no benefit. We would not want to claim that, because
then those areas, as native vegetation would be, if they fall under the
remainder of the criteria, would be areas that we would be required to
keep. Or could be, under circumstances.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Go ahead, Mr. Schiffer.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Just so I understand, Barbara, in
parentheses one, what you're saying is in anything, including the sole
trees, the canopy area of that tree would be considered native
vegetation. That is, if you proj ect the canopy down on the ground,
that is the area of native vegetation? Is that what that's saying?
MS. BURGESON: No, that's defining the community or what
we identify as the flux mapping unit. Defining that Florida land use
cover mapping system that we use, we would identify typically the
flux area and identify the canopy coverage in that area.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Not concerned about the ground
cover or the new level.
MS. BURGESON: No, in this situation we were asked to do drip
lines over the individual trees, and we agreed to compromise on what
we felt the definition meant. And we excluded -- we excluded some
of the corridors between these trees. So staff did exclude the corridors
where the ground cover was non-native grasses. And it included the
patchy areas of pine canopy, native vegetation.
So where Bruce is saying some of these areas were or were not
identified as native vegetation, some of those corridors were not
identified.
And we could show you that, and we probably will be showing
you that when this comes through to the Planning Commission. So we
did exclude those areas in this particular case.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: And a drip line would be the
outer edge of the canopy?
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MS. BURGESON: Correct.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Barbara, would it hurt if you were to --
where Bruce wanted to insert the words understory and ground cover
after the word community, simply say community with either
understory or ground cover or canopy or a mixture of any of those
elements and then go on?
The reason I'm concerned is that I understand how you believe
you're interpreting it. I don't doubt that you do when it comes in. But
there are other departments in the county that aren't interpreting it, I
know for a fact, the way you're stating right now. They have their
own way of interpreting it. And that's causing a lot of problems out
there for the general public.
MS. BURGESON: I mean, there shouldn't be any section except
ours defining that. That's our--
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I wish that was the case.
MS. BURGESON: Well, if you can give me an opportunity to
think about that? What were you proposing --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, first of all, I want to ask Mr.
Anderson if he could think about it as well. If you were to change -- I
think what you're trying to get to is none of you want to say it's got to
have all three, because that eliminates ones that don't have all three.
But yet if it does, you're telling us that sometimes just understory of a
certain type or just canopy or whatever it could signify it. And maybe
if there was a way to include all three as an or, or elements of each
one, that would give enough flexibility to both sides so that it would
work.
So if you say either understory or ground cover or canopy, or a
mixture of those elements, and then if they have 75 percent or more of
Melaleuca, then you're -- it's considered invasive plant species. You
understand where I'm trying to go?
MS. BURGESON: Yeah, I'm just not sure that that doesn't--
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I'm not either. That's why--
MS. BURGESON: -- cause more harm to the definition.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I don't know. I'm trying to understand
this in a manner that gets us to a solution, and I haven't found one yet.
Mr. Schiffer?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Barbara, isn't the problem with
that, though, is that the hardest part to get is the canopy? What you're
saying is the ground cover is easy to reproduce, the mid-cover will be
back in four or five years. So essentially with Mark's definition, if you
just had ground cover or mid-cover, you really don't have the most
important part of that environment, based on --
MS. BURGESON: Maybe the way to do this is to define the
word canopy. If we come in here and say 75 percent or less canopy
coverage and at the end of the paragraph identify that canopy shall
mean tree cover just if trees that are natural to that habitat, shrubbery
coverage if trees are non-typical or atypical in those habitats, or in
circumstances where you have a freshwater marsh, then the canopy
would be the marsh system, the grasses.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: And that way you could define
areas outside --
MS. BURGESON: Correct.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: -- the canopy area.
MS. BURGESON: Right. So we could define canopy.
MR. ANDERSON: This is truly a case where we can't see the
forest for the trees.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Good point.
MR. ANDERSON: My whole point, the thing that I'm trying to
get at, is whether it's this grassed area or a cow pasture with some
native trees on it and that's all it's got, that is considered native
vegetation under the existing definition. Because if you leave the cow
pasture alone, why, yeah, it could grow back, too.
MS. BURGESON: That's not correct. Ifwe had something
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submitted that way, the environmental consultant would map out the
delineation of those areas that are cow pasture. We would not have
that in and we would not review that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, we can't have a debate on this for
the whole entire afternoon. So sometime before we finish with this --
MS. BURGESON: We'll sit down and look at it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: -- would you guys try to come up with
some language, if you can? And we're going to take our best shot at
it, it may not please either one of you.
MS. BURGESON: I think just trying to define canopy at the end
of the paragraph should suffice.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, take a look at that. Before we get
done with this we'll come back to you.
MR. ANDERSON: Two out of the three?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Two out of the three what?
MR. ANDERSON: Two out of the three of understory, canopy,
or ground cover.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: You guys work it out and come back to
us at the end of this meeting -- at the end of this element and we'll talk
about it then.
On number two, there was some concern over number two versus
what's in number eight. Did one of you want to comment on that
concern?
MR. LORENZ: I think the concern was how number two would
relate with number -- to some degree how number two would relate
with number eight.
Let me talk about number two. And this was information we
worked through with the Environmental Advisory Council.
We want to make sure that when we're looking at the largest
contiguous area, that we have -- that provides a -- what's in the
definition is called a core area that has the greatest potential for habitat
value. And what we've seen in the past that come through is that a lot
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of times somebody can construe the largest contiguous area as being a
strip that's going all the way around a project site. That does not
provide core habitat value.
And so that was one way of trying to provide a little bit of more
intention language to what the preserve shape should look like. And
we are going to be working with some additional Land Development
Code standards with the EAC here shortly to try to help develop Land
Development Code regulations that will specify that a little bit better
and make it more quantifiable. But at least this would be the intent
that would go to.
With regard to number eight, preserve areas shall be
interconnected with the site and to off-site preservation areas or
wildlife corridors. Again, they work together a little bit in the sense
that there's some judgment that's going to be brought to bear. And I
think what we need to do is to try to provide the criteria more
objectively in the Land Development Code.
But to develop that criteria to say that in certain circumstances
there is an environmental value for connecting certain preserves
within or off-site. In some circumstances, however, or situations,
there isn't. And I think the concern that I've heard expressed from the
public is that this policy number eight is very specific in terms of the
mandates that they shall be interconnected, no exceptions.
I think what we wanted to be able to do is to provide some degree
of relief to that policy as a result of new Policy 12, which provides for
those deviations. And certainly that was -- in my mind that was one
way we could, quote, deviate from the strict adherence to policy
number eight.
Now, the argument there is that becomes -- sets up a situation
where you'd always have to go through that deviation process to get
relief from number eight. I think Barbara has some suggestions to that
policy number eight, will provide for some relief. I think one of your
speakers may have suggested some language as well.
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But there again, maybe Barbara can provide you with some
language here for policy number eight. See if that fits the bill. If not,
then we could maybe come back at a later date to look at some
language changes there as well.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Barbara?
MS. BURGESON: Before I read the language that I wanted to
suggest, I do want to make sure that we understand the difference
between interconnecting with on-site and to adjoining off-site
preserves as being one requirement, and a second requirement being
where there are known wildlife corridors.
So we may want to split that out and identify that they have a
higher obligation to maintain that connectivity if it's a known wildlife
corridor. So we might want to look at creating some separation in
those two.
But what I had proposed was -- or what I was working with
anyway was preserve areas shall be interconnected within the site and
to adjoining off-site preservation areas or wildlife corridors. And then
adding, because that's where it comes to a period here, adding a
comma and saying except when such interconnections cause a
reduction in the function of the on-site preserve or preserves, in paren.
And the examples to that, which wouldn't necessarily go in the
GMP, but so you understand what that would allow us to do, that
example would allow us to identify that when the previous
requirement to connect to off-site preserves is connecting to a poor
quality off-site preserve, then we don't want to have the applicant do
that. Because there's no benefit to enlarging a poor quality preserve as
opposed to increasing the higher quality preserve on-site by area.
Second example would be if there are two areas of high quality
habitat that are separated by a poor quality habitat. Just to connect
them just to make them one does not make -- doesn't make
environmental quality sense unless, and maybe the exception there is
unless those areas are known to be utilized as wildlife corridors.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Mr. Schiffer?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Barbara, in your wording you
used the word functionality, and in your description you used quality.
When you read it I wasn't sure what functionality meant. Would
anybody have any problem with that?
MS. BURGESON: The reason I put function in there is because
it's in the GMP in several other sections in 6.1. And the only reason I
used quality in the description is because as I was writing it out
quickly, that's how I did that.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Okay. Thank you.
MS. BURGESON: But in the description or the example, that
they were requiring connection to poorly functioning preserves
off-site would not be appropriate.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I like it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, Barbara, if you have two preserve
areas on a site and they are not interconnected and this says they shall
be interconnected, and if they're not interconnected, does that mean
they're no longer preserve areas?
MS. BURGESON: No, that just means that staff has made a
determination utilizing all of the GMPs that the best preserves that can
be created or defined by the GMPs would allow for those two
preserves, which is what we do.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, see, the word shall is mandatory.
MS. BURGESON: Correct.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: So if they have them on-site, they can't
have a reason not to connect them, so they've got to be connected.
MS. BURGESON: Well, there are circumstances where we do
not require them. And for instance, if you have a large parcel where
you've got, you know, five or 600 acres and two eagle -- active eagle
nests on-site and they're at opposite ends of that project, we don't
require them to go greater than the percentage of native vegetation.
And so their priorities would be to identify the listed species habitat
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first. So that takes priority in our review over connecting.
So if you've got two listed species habitats, two primary,
secondary zones for eagle nests and they're a good distance apart, we
would not and we have not required connectivity between the two of
those.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Margie, everything I'm hearing is
ambiguous. It's a little concerning when the word shall is here.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Yes, I'm concerned, too, because
in hearing what I just heard, it would seem that this should be
reworded to state the circumstances when you don't have to do it.
MS. BURGESON: Right. This language would take care of
that. This exception language here.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. This doesn't seem to fit the
example you just said. Say you have a very large site and you've got
two eagles nests on opposite sides of the site separated by 1,000 acres.
How does the interconnection cause a reduction in the function of that
on-site preserve?
MS. BURGESON: Because it provides greater function to the
listed species to increase the area of protection around that nest than to
have a narrow, skinny corridor connecting two Bald Eagle
management plan areas.
So we would, if there were no other listed species issues or no
other -- I guess the priority would be the listed species. And then
using technical assistance from the agencies, if they would suggest
that we go out instead of 1,500 feet, say 2,000 feet from each of those
nests, as opposed to utilizing that as a strip or corridor between the
two.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: So even if these interconnections do not
contain any native vegetation, are not truly preserve areas, you
classify them as preserve areas for the sake of them being
interconnected in other cases where you would have to count that as
preserve acreage?
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MS. BURGESON: No, the only time that we would count an
area as preserve area that was either very sparsely vegetated or only
had ground cover would be if we had technical assistance from the
agencies identifying that those areas were wildlife corridors, and we
would utilize the technical assistance, as we're obligated to do.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I wish some of this stuffwas discussed
and this had been worked out before today's meeting. Because just to
get this point across is going to be time-consuming.
What I'm getting at, I think you said that if you were to connect
two eagles nests separated by 1,000 acres, to connect them you would
have to put a strip to make that interconnection, and that strip would
deteriorate on the quantity of area around the eagles' nests that you
would have preserved otherwise, because you would have counted the
strip connection as part of the preserve area. Is that a fair statement?
MS. BURGESON: Right. It would reduce the area that we
could have increased protection around the nests with.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Then where I was going is, then
obviously -- then really that strip that's between these two nests,
whether it's vegetated or not, becomes a preserve.
MS. BURGESON: Correct. Ifwe had technical assistance that
that was a wildlife corridor. But only if it were utilized as a wildlife
corridor. Otherwise it has to be native vegetation and it has to be in
the priority listing.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, I'm just -- go ahead, Mr. Murray.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I'm visualizing in this
illustration. Maybe it will never happen. But you've got this thousand
acres and you've got two extremes on either ends of the properties.
MS. BURGESON: Right.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Adjacent properties are now
developed. So anything we do about the flight of the eagles and their
pathways is associated with a radius within that property. And you're
saying that -- and they have their choice of flying in any direction they
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want. You're saying that you're going to create an arbitrary line or --
no?
MS. BURGESON: No, no, we're saying we don't want to do
that. And we don't do that, which is why we want to put this
exception language in there.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Okay. But somewhere along the
line I have to acknowledge I got a little confused, and I'm still
confused. So for your example again, would you be kind to me and
explain your example again?
MS. BURGESON: Right now if we had a project come in with
two eagle nests on that site, we would not connect those in any way
with anything that we would call preserve unless we had technical
assistance from the agencies identifying that as a wildlife corridor that
was valuable enough to interconnect those two areas.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Oh, that's what -- now I know
why I got confused. I don't know how they or anybody else would
have identified flying animals as having a corridor. I think that's
where my issue is.
MS. BURGESON: Actually, they do on eagles. They do
identify the flight pattern from the nest. And it is almost always a
consistent pattern in a certain specific direction away from the nest.
Which we utilized that in the Sable Bay PUD to include that flight
pattern area off of the nest to protect that, because they were always
utilizing it.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Now I get the clearer picture and
I appreciate it. Thank you for --
MS. BURGESON: Sorry I was confusing you. I'm sorry.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Schiffer?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: And Barbara, quickly, isn't your
problem with the way it's written now, somebody would be required to
connect those two preserves without the exception you're proposing?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: That's what it sounds like.
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MS. BURGESON: Ifwe went by that definitive language, it
would be --
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Required.
MS. BURGESON: -- potentially in conflict with other
obligatory pieces in other sections of the GMP, which we utilize to not
require that. So we need to correct that so that we're not continuing to
be that way.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: And your exception does that.
MS. BURGESON: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Barbara, if you were to take -- and that's
number eight, and you were to read preservation areas shall be
interconnected within the site. Instead of using the word and,
substitute the word or, or to adjoining off-site preservation areas.
Would that be an acceptable --
MS. BURGESON: Um-hum.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Because that way someone does not
necessarily have to come across that thousand acres of land because
they might have an adjoining site that would be more contiguous and
simpler for them.
Mr. Y ovanovich, you're standing there for a reason, I bet.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: Yeah. I think so. Actually, I didn't
memorize her language, but I think this is clearly inconsistent with
what she has just described. She's saying that she goes through her
hierarchy in number four as to what they pick as preserve areas. And
then she's saying well, we may not make you interconnect if it's going
to decrease the functionality of the areas that we just picked.
And I doubt that requiring that we preserve something between
two eagles' nests -- and I'm not sure that's a good example -- would in
any way degrade the functionality of the two eagle nest areas, because
it probably doesn't -- it doesn't degrade that at all.
What I'm suggesting is, is that a very broad statement in number
two that says they've got to identify the largest area possible, most
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contiguous area. That can be on-site, maybe not contiguous to -- they
pick the area that's closest to an off-site preserve because that will
result in the highest, most contiguous area, or it could be on-site.
But I don't care how you stretch it or try to argue around it,
number eight requires that there be interconnectivity. And it sounds
like you don't even need eight, because you're really picking, based on
four, the areas that apply.
And I'm not sure you need eight at all, because paragraph four
really identifies how we're going to pick preserve areas, and they need
to be in the most contiguous area.
So I do think that you have to stretch to try to find exceptions. I
don't think that gets you there because -- you know, we probably
shouldn't argue over function, the fact that you interconnected is
somehow decreasing the function.
MS. BURGESON: I can explain that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, I think what -- I was concerned
about the same issue, but I think the idea of function is the area around
the eagles' nests would decrease to make up for the additional area
used for the interconnection and that's all part of your preserve
calculation. So you would have to put less around the eagles' nests.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: Well, I don't know that staff -- Andy can
probably be answer it -- limits themselves to just the percentage that
the compo plan says. I think that if there's an opportunity to say it's
going to be this area, plus the fact that it has to be contiguous and it
results in more than the 25, 35 percent requirement, you get the
benefit of providing additional.
MS. BURGESON: Absolutely the only time that staff requires
any preservation higher than -- requires, not as offered as a result of
any interagency meetings or any other agency permits, the only time
that staff requires any additional preservation over what's obligated by
the GMP and the LDC is when we get technical assistance that
requires us to do that. We do not require additional preservation over
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the percentage.
And it doesn't degrade from the eagle preserves, it degrades from
the preserves that are identified on-site.
So if you have a greater preserve on site by increasing preserve
area around the eagles nest, which has a higher habitat value than a
strip of land connecting the two, then you have a greater function, a
higher value preserve. Not that it's specifically reducing the value of
those two eagle preserves, but it reduces the value or the function of
the preserves that are required for the site.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Barbara, I have one last question on this
one and that is, what does number eight give you that number two
does not?
MS. BURGESON: Number eight gives you two things: Number
eight gives you the requirement for interconnecting with off-site
preserves when appropriate, and it gives you the requirement to
provide for interconnections when there are wildlife corridors.
Those two items are not included in the previous paragraph.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Schiffer?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: And one thing you just said,
when appropriate, which isn't said in eight. So would it be a problem
if you changed eight to say preservation areas, when possible, will be
connected? But you don't make it as mandatory as it is --
MS. BURGESON: Well, the reason that we want it mandatory is
that -- and the reason that we wrote the language this way to allow for
the exceptions is the exceptions still keeps the project consistent with
the rest of the GMP policies.
If you say where appropriate or if possible or when the applicant
chooses to do so, then we're not going to get them to follow and abide
by the rest of the remaining GMPs. This language does allow us to do
that.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: But when you answered to
Mark, you actually said where appropriate in your answer. So, you
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know, maybe it only applies where it's appropriate.
MS. BURGESON: From this point forward, we're recognizing
that we need to put that exception language in there. Where we would
utilize number eight would be where it's appropriate, where the -- for
instance, you have some off-site preserves from the 1990's that's a stip
of native vegetation that's also a landscape buffer, but it's defined by
that project as a preserve. That's not some time that we want to have
anybody connect to an off-site preserve.
Or if we have an off-site wetland preserve that has extremely low
function and doesn't provide any benefit to connect to, then we would
not want to do that.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: But the way eight is written,
you're making it mandatory that they connect to that --
MS. BURGESON: Which is why we're proposing the exception
language. It would not be mandatory.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: I would like to point out that paragraph
4- A addresses that. Is says wetland or upland areas known to be
utilized by listed species would then serve as corridors.
That's the first priority. It's already -- what I'm saying is it's
already addressed in paragraph four. You don't need to now require
interconnectivity.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Ms. Student, you had a comment?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Yeah, I was wondering if to take
care of paragraph eight that it be included in the deviation section,
which is paragraph 12. It only references paragraphs one, two, three,
six and seven. But if that might take care of it.
MS. BURGESON: It only references the ones that could be
excluded. So it does provide for a deviation to eight, which is
specifically why we put that in the back of the deviation --
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: I'm sorry, I misread that.
MS. BURGESON: That's okay.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Is there a way, since you're rewriting
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number one, you could take number eight and include it in number
two, so that all these similar requirements seem to flow together in the
same paragraph, and if everybody's reading this they can understand
what the full encompassing requirements are and then we can see how
this fits together? Because right now I don't believe it fits together
very well, based on what I've heard.
Is that something you could do?
MS. BURGESON: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Why don't you corne back with that one
as well and work on it a little bit. Try to get together with the people
who are involved, the stakeholders involved in this as well and see if
we can mitigate some of these issues so everybody understands what
we're -- a level playing field. Thank you.
MR. LORENZ: There was -- you had a third issue.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I'm going to get there. That's where I
was going next.
And it was the benefits word used on the top of Page 17.
Now, looking back on my notes from our prior meeting, we had
in there does not result in any adverse impact. And then that
language, if I'm not mistaken, replaced language that said that
provides a benefit to in the original document. And then we went
back to the word benefits.
And from my notes of our last meeting, I'm just trying to
understand the difference between what was originally there, which
was that provides a benefit to and the word benefits. I'm not sure
there's a big difference.
Mr. Tuff?
COMMISSIONER TUFF: I recollect that very well. The EAC
had presented that does not result in adverse impact. And then the
Conservancy made a statement that says, well, let's change to benefits.
And we asked him, is that -- he wasn't necessarily wanting -- he was
comfortable with it saying does not cause adverse impacts, but then
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we made the change anyway.
MR. LORENZ: Yes, the benefits language is as a result of the
direction from the CCPC.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: But if I'm not mistaken, didn't this
element prior to this EAR rewrite have language in it that says that
provides a benefit to, to begin with?
MR. LORENZ: No, it was completely silent to stormwater and
preserves.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Any comments from the board?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Just a quick thing. I mean,
there's three conditions. One is that it would adversely affect it. We
don't want that. One is that it wouldn't affect it at all, it would be
neutral. And the third is that it would benefit it. So I'd hate to wipe
out the fact that it could be neutral, it doesn't have to benefit it.
I think that the comment is from the development industry, it's
going to be easier to prove that it's hurting the environment than it is
to prove that it's neutral or benefiting it. I mean, how do you prove a
benefit, you know, more birds, the squirrels are happy?
MR. LORENZ: I agree with that last comment, it's difficult for
me to envision how we're going to actually show and demonstrate a
benefit.
Where I was heading, looking at, and we're already crafting some
language and we've been shopping around with some firms for
stormwater and preserves, is to create some presumptive criteria that
we would all agree either provides a benefit or does not adversely
affect and then we apply those criteria.
F or instance, with the adverse effect language, we know that we
would definitely adversely affect true upland systems, such as xeric
scrub, if we were putting water into a preserve that had a significant
amount of that kind of habitat.
On the other hand, if we have an old remnant of a wetland system
and because of lowering groundwater tables it no longer functions as a
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wetland, indeed it's not even a jurisdictional wetland as determined by
the agencies, putting -- rehydrating that area, you may argue that that
provides a benefit because it's maybe going back towards a wetland
system.
Well, we could identify that through that presumptive criteria that
we'd establish, such as we would allow for stormwater to go in
preserves that have certain vegetative signatures. Maybe you have
hydric soils that were wetland soils in the past. And we could say that
putting the stormwater in those areas certainly will not have an
adverse impact. And in some cases we might be able to say
presumptively that will be a benefit.
But for me it's easier to deal with the term no adverse impacts
than it is benefits.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I'd like to kind of suggest that
we go back to that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Anybody have a problem with going
back to that other language?
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: That sounds good.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, we recommend going back to it
then.
Okay, that gets us past Page 17.
Back on Page 15, we're going to have a couple rewrites of two
paragraphs, number one and two.
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COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Mr. Chairman, real quick, I'm
sorry. I missed 14.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: You missed Page 14?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Must have been asleep.
And it's the word mineral extraction. I mean, we've gone from a
moving land to earth mining, now we're to mineral extraction. I mean,
is mineral such a broad term that that defines everything that people
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will be digging out of the ground or --
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I think we did that last time. We
talked about it. Soil is now construed as mineral. I thought we settled
that.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Well, I could have been asleep
during that time, too.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, I'm not sure we lose anything by
mineral extraction. Is that going to -- David, is that going to cut
anybody out of being able to earth mine?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Does that cover muck and
organic material and stuff?
MR. WEEKS: The mineral extraction is the broader term, as Bill
was just mentioning, and I thought it was mentioned at the last
hearing. If you go back to Rule 9.1.5, Florida Administrative Code and
that term is used, mineral extraction, that does include soil. So it's a
broader term.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: And any organic material that's
going out of the ground. Soil has organics in it, not just minerals. So
the intent will never be interpreted that I can't de-muck a site because
I'm not mineral extracting?
MR. WEEKS: I wouldn't think so.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: No, I don't see that as applicable. You
don't need an excavation permit to de-muck.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Well, whatever. I'm just -- if
there was muck and I was excavating. Anyway, as long as that's not a
problem.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 18?
Concern on Page 18 follows along with the reasoning Ms.
Student had apprised us of earlier, and that is maybe somewhere under
number 10 we provide some language that says the prior -- the
exception language will stay in place in the LDRs until such time that
the deviation language exists.
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I don't know if number 10 is the right place to put that. I thought
Margie indicated one of the points on number 10 might be the right
place.
MR. LORENZ: I think 12.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Yeah.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Twelve? Okay. I think that's important
to add something so that we have the preservation of a process until
the new process is adopted.
David, can you just see that that happens?
MR. WEEKS: Yes, sir. With Bill, we'll get it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Or Bill, whoever writes this part of it.
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The audience has a comment. Mr. Arnold?
MR. ARNOLD: Thank you. And it is truly a comment.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: This is going to be one of those
interactive elements, I can tell.
MR. ARNOLD: Again, Wayne Arnold.
And it's really on Page 18 under paragraph 10, the rewording.
The phrase just didn't read correctly to me, and I don't think I have a
beef with what the intent is at all, because I think we all agreed that
the additional language is what we wanted.
But there's a phrase at the end of the first sentence that says to an
acceptable land acquisition program. And I remember us discussing
that, but it seems like it might be inappropriately placed in the
sentence. If you read the entire sentence, at least in my version, it just
doesn't read appropriately.
And I just thought that maybe it should be repositioned elsewhere
to make it more clear that it could be a land donation, it could be a
donation to another land acquisition program or -- I just think it needs
to be reworded a little bit. Thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Who wrote that, David or Bill?
MR. LORENZ: I think I wrote it. David had some comments on
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it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Bill, do you agree with Wayne that that
might be located somewhere else?
MR. LORENZ: Yeah, we can always change for clarity.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Ms. Caron?
COMMISSIONER CARON: Might I make the suggestion that
where the red begins, it says land donation to an acceptable land
acquisition program or other appropriate method of compensation, as
determined in the land development regulations.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: That will do it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, then let's do that. As long as no
one has an objection? Good.
Let's move on. We're on Page 20 now.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 21?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 22?
MR. LORENZ: May I make a note?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Somebody's got--
MR. LORENZ: I was going to say, make a note on -- you're
going to be doing the FLUE later, and in the FLUE there's the
question of the Section 24 sending lands --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes.
MR. LORENZ: -- that you will need to cover in the FLUE. But
it's also referenced here on page -- well, on Page 19 where we've made
the assumption under Policy 6.1.2.B that we've taken out the reference
to Section 24.
So whatever your deliberation will be on the FLUE is we need to
make sure that we corne back here and be consistent with it. That was
my only point on Page 19.
And then on Page 21, I had the same comment as before on
paren. six, which was the citation I needed to put that parentheses to.
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The policy that's listed as 7.1.2.1, it should be policy 7.1.2(2)(1).
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Got you.
Mr. Y ovanovich, you had a comment?
MR. YOV ANOVICH: It's actually in that policy, real quickly.
There's the same provisions in this Policy 6.1.2 that are in Policy 6.1.1
regarding the benefit versus does not adversely affect. You'll see that
in paragraph 5(B).
You'll also see the issue regarding whether or not the paragraph
two, the largest identifiable area. And instead of paragraph eight, it
actually interacts with paragraph 11 in this policy, so we'll need to
likewise address that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Richard, stop for a minute, you're
moving too fast.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: I'm sorry.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 21, 5(B), has the words benefit in
it. And in the previous one we reverted back to other language.
Does any board member have a problem with doing the same
thing in this paragraph?
Okay. Then David or Brian or Bill or somebody understands it.
We've got a consensus on that.
Now what's your second point?
MR. YOV ANOVICH: The second point is paragraph 11 --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: What page?
MR. YOV ANOVICH: -- and apparently my page numbers may
be a little different. I got this from Bill. It's my Page 22.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. It's our Page 22 as well, and it's
the same language.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: Right, we have to combine it with
paragraph, I believe, two on Page 20 like we're doing in the previous
policy we discussed. So that's --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you.
Now we're on Page 22.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 32?
MR. KRASOWSKI: Page 32, sir.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I have one question before you say
anything, Bob, and that's on the top of page 32, Policy 7.1.6, their last
sentence, the county shall evaluate the need for the protection of listed
plants. I would suggest you drop the word and. Within one year, and
I would suggest period. Because the rest of the language, is that
needed?
MR. WEEKS: Mr. Chairman, we do need to specify one year
from what period, and that will be the effective date of --
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Yeah, I would agree with Mr.
Weeks.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Just checking.
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Mr. Krasowski, did you have a comment about one of these
pages?
MR. KRASOWSKI: Yes, on Page 32, 33, it spans the air quality
issue. I notice in the introduction to this section it mentions that
there's a responsibility on the part of the local community put on us by
the state to look at various things, and air quality was one of them.
So looking in the section that deals with air quality I noticed that,
well, it's section eight, and one is blank, and it refers to past text. I
couldn't find the actual text.
But in 8.1.3 it identifies that the county will make an effort to
look at air pollution and the sheriff will make sure that they maintain
enforcement of standards in that regard. But that's pretty much it.
And I know that we have -- there's industry -- certain industry's
been invited into the community. So we want to, I believe, have some
ability to identify our ambient air quality and prevent that from
deteriorating due to any specific industry here.
And there have been troubles in North Naples where--
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Bob, before you go too far, we can't
reinvent the wheel on this today. We've got to deal with the language
that's in front of us today and mostly the changed language. Really, if
we go back, we're going to be starting into time periods we won't have
enough time to do.
MR. KRASOWSKI: Well, how about just adding the provision
under 8.1.4 for industry? Could you read that? I don't have a copy of
the document.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: 8.1.4 says Collier County shall continue
to develop and maintain a comprehensive county-wide air quality
monitoring program. It's comprehensive.
MR. KRASOWSKI: Comprehensive, okay.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Margie, did you have a comment?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Yeah. I don't pretend to be an
expert on the Clean Air Act, which is a federal law . But it would
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seem that perhaps some of this area may have been preempted by
federal regulations for air quality.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. And I don't mind having stronger
ideas, but if we have some -- Bob, if you could get them to us ahead of
time so they can be digested before we get to the 11 th hour on these
parts of the document, it would have been more helpful. Thank you.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: That, I might add, would need
quite a bit of digesting because that's very complicated. And to figure
out if something is preempted or not is also very complicated.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: That's where I was going. I just didn't
want to discourage you. We should always be looking for--
MR. KRASOWSKI: Well, I see these other people get up from
the development industry and make -- you know, it's a large
document, I have a few comments to make. I'm here, I might as well
make them.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I have no problem with that. I think
what they're doing is correcting the language that's already here. And
that's what we have to focus on.
MR. KRASOWSKI: I should be more specific, then, so I just --
okay.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you.
MR. KRASOWSKI: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 33?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 34?
Mr. Weeks.
MR. WEEKS: Mr. Chairman, clarification back on Page 32. I
just want to make sure I was clear then. I think the commission was
recommending that -- in that new language on Policy 7.1.6, top of the
page, on that replacement sentence that we place a period after --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: No, we weren't changing it, we left it as
it is.
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COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Just deleted and, I think.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: No, no, it doesn't need to be deleted if
you don't put the period in. So just leave it like it was.
MR. WEEKS: Thank you.
MR. LORENZ: Mr. Chair?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes.
MR. LORENZ: On Page 28, there was a -- if we can go back to
that, please. And it's in Policy 6.2.4, parentheses four. The public had
indicated to me, and I'm trying to -- just a second -- had indicated to
me that the language that we were dealing with in parentheses four,
and I believe we had some discussion about this at our last meeting
about the area that was identified on the future land use map and the
Immokalee master plan. When I went back to my staff, and I've got
my staff here if we need to get involved in any details, we really had
not identified that area appropriately. And within the plan, this
language would not work well.
So I worked with the -- with Andy Woodruff here and he made --
if you need to have some background -- which suggests that this
language that you see in front of you would be most appropriate than
what we have currently now. Because that area has not been properly
identified.
And maybe with that, if Andy wants to discuss it any further.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Let's wait to see if we have any
questions. I mean, the language is pretty straightforward. I don't
myself have a question on it. Does anybody here?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: No, we don't have -- no indication of
any problem with the language for that, so that's the language we'll
continue with.
MR. LORENZ: Thank you.
MR. WEEKS: Mr. Chairman?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, sir. But you've got a problem with
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it.
MR. WEEKS: We do need to tweak that language a bit. It
makes reference to the property being designated as environmentally
sensitive on the Immokalee future land use map. And we now have
modified the future land use map to specifically identify this area. It's
just a minor tweaking.
But as opposed to simply saying environmentally sensitive, we
now specifically have this area as part of these amendments, that
particular strand is identified and has a particular notation on the
legend of the Immokalee future land use map.
We just need to tweak this to correlate with the map.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: That's all you have to do.
MR. WEEKS: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: That's fine. Thank you.
Back to Page 35.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thirty-six?
COMMISSIONER CARON: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Ms. Caron?
COMMISSIONER CARON: On Policy 10.1.7, why is the
description of what an ST overlay district is, why is that all crossed
out? Is that because it appears in the LDC, or -- what is the purpose of
taking that language out?
MR. LORENZ: Unfortunately this is a policy that David worked
on. David, on Page 36 --
COMMISSIONER CARON : You guys.
MR. WEEKS: What did I do now? See if I help you again, Bill.
Thirty -six, okay.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Why did you strike the purpose of
the district?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: The ST language has been struck under
10.1.7 and Ms. Caron is wondering why.
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MR. WEEKS: Basically it just seems superfluous. I mean, the
ST regulations exist, they apply, and if you go to the Land
Development Code, it will explain it to you.
COMMISSIONER CARON: So it's in the LDC --
MR. WEEKS: Yes, ma'am.
COMMISSIONER CARON: -- to answer my question.
MR. WEEKS: Sure is.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 37?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 38?
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MR. WEEKS: Page 39?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 40?
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COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Ding.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Schiffer?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: And I guess it's the rewording
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of 12. I mean, what is the intent there, just to think of all the things we
can do to make buildings safer or just note that we're going to make
buildings safer?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: What number are you on?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I'm sorry, 12.2. This is a new--
this is our first time.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: It's a new objective. Who wrote that?
MR. WEEKS: I could say it was, I believe, a joint effort between
our department and Dan Summers' staff in emergency management.
MR. ZYVOLOSKI: Rick Zyvoloski, emergency management.
Yes, he's right, it was a joint effort to try to make it consistent
with the ordinance that dealt with post-disaster recovery operations
and the recovery -- disaster recovery task force.
We changed working on -- in fact, the ordinance proposal has
been in draft now for a little bit over a year. We reported to the board
last March that we were recommending a change in the ordinance,
staff was, due to the fact that recovery task force would be more
productive to meet after a disaster event to be called up so it could be
more tailored to the needs of the impacted community.
And based on our experiences from Wilma, we went back to the
drawing board to see if we could make things smoother.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Mr. Chairman, according to my
notes we had it in there to rewrite. We asked staff to rewrite it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Schiffer's got the question about it,
so --
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: No, I was just curious. I mean,
we're listing a bunch of things, Rick, but essentially these are prudent
things we would do anyway, aren't they?
MR. ZYVOLOSKI: Yes, sir. I think my main ownership to the
disaster recovery ordinance was that it be made ad hoc, and it really
falls in Community Development's range, because they are the
recovery portion of Emergency Management. And I guess they
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needed the language to work for them.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Brad, is there as reason that you don't
like it?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Well, I mean, the other one is
fine, but this is fine. It's a small point. I have more questions in this
area but--
,
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Do you have more -- Ms. Student?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Could I have a clarification? Are
we discussing objective 12.2?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: That's what it was, yes.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Okay. Because there is a
requirement, I'll have to hunt for it, in 9.J.5, that says we need to
address limiting activities in the coastal high hazard area where there
might be danger and so forth. I can -- I'm sorry, I'm not stating that
exactly in the best manner, but there is, I believe, a provision in 9.J.5
that requires that we address this.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: And my question really was is
what was there before, this is kind of different. And maybe what was
there before is what you need for the 9.J.5.
Anyway, I mean, I can move on.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Anybody else?
COMMISSIONER CARON: 12.2.2. And why was this
changed, David?
MR. WEEKS: We were trying to put the impact of this policy on
public facility requirements as identified in the AUIR. That's what we
wanted the focus of the policy to be.
It already -- it presently refers to the public facilities, but it also
goes on to speak to how density is limited in the coastal high hazard
area. As you can recall, that's been problematic in the past.
Weare making parallel changes to the future land use element to
identify what the density allowed in the coastal high hazard area is.
And I still believe that that is the appropriate element to have that
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limitation, not the CCME.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Page -- before we go to 48, for
the benefit of the court reporter, we'll be breaking about 2:30. And if
the young lady at the commission desk in there is listening to me,
she'll know we'll be in for coffee about that time, so dual purpose.
Page 48?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I have a question.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Schiffer?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Policy 2.2.5, we're adding now
that we're going to do a local study --
MR. ZYVOLOSKI: Yes, sir.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: -- to see where the coastal high
hazard is.
And Rick, are you expecting that to reduce the extent of the
coastal high hazard or increase it?
MR. ZYVOLOSKI: We don't know. We're trying to use some
of our current technology. I think that it's mainly the evacuation study,
and Florida Division --
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: But is it going to be defined by
where you think a Category 1 storm surge would put water? I think
that's what it's saying. Just a clarification. I'm fine with it.
MR. ZYVOLOSKI: I know that we're -- it's -- we didn't have the
advantage of LIDAR before. And our hurricane evacuation analysts
are going to be using some of the more modern items. The -- and we
are having the study. But I really can't -- I'll have to get back on that,
if you need something a little bit more specific.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: That's good. I was just curious,
because it's new wording, first time we've seen it. I was wondering
what it was up to.
MR. ZYVOLOSKI: Well, the previous study was under contract
by the Regional Planning Council to do the evacuation study, and they
don't always necessarily get a contract. And they in fact bid on the
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restudy. So the contractors will corne back and tell us.
So we've cleaned up the language, I guess, perhaps to untie it
from southwest regional planning council's evacuation study, because
they might not always have the official study.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I'm glad to see that. I'd rather
see your study than -- that would be good.
MR. ZYVOLOSKI: That was our goal, we wanted the study to
focus more on what Collier needs, as opposed to the regional study.
They did just that, the region, and we wanted to give them areas of
emphasis.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Done.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 49?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I have a question.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Go ahead, Mr. Schiffer.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Margie, is the -- isn't the
disaster recovery task force in the Land Development Code?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: It's in the code of laws, and it's
being amended now to incorporate it within some revisions to the
post-disaster recovery ordinance.
And one of the reasons that we didn't want to put all their duties
in here was -- and refer it to the areas, because if we needed to add a
duty or something or take something out, and have to amend the
compo plan to do that, that doesn't make a lot of sense.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Where do we -- and Rick, you
can answer it. Where do end up in the compo plan dealing with
mitigation situations? I know you have a committee that does that, but
I don't see it in here anywhere.
MR. ZYVOLOSKI: It's referenced --
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Okay, I see it, never mind,
12.1.13.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, page 50?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Then after page 50, there's a table that
doesn't seem to be in the place it's supposed to be in. It's called
Immokalee development, 186-138324 FY '05, '06.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Due to the global warming,
they're fearing that Immokalee might be a coastal management area.
COMMISSIONER CARON: I think it belongs in Immokalee
Master Plan, or not there at all, actually.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: If it's not part of the record, we probably
need to make sure it's eliminated.
MR. COHEN: You want me to take a look at it?
MR. WEEKS: Looks like either AUIR or something in the
copIer.
MR. COHEN: We can add it, though.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: No, there would be too many questions.
The table does not apply.
Okay, basically we have finished with the CCME with the
exception of two paragraphs, and that is parens one and two on Page
15. And that staff will corne back to us with, as soon as they get a
chance, and let us know the status on that.
We've also got to go back to the housing element and finish up
one paragraph on that.
Before we go too much further, I want to talk about the extension
of this meeting today. I'd like to finish today. I think we can if we
keep plowing through it. The FLUE is going to take a little while, but
after that hopefully it will move faster.
What's the feeling of this board as to the latest they'd like to --
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: How long is the coffee going to
stay hot?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, the coffee shuts down at 5:00.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: You better tell them to make
more coffee then.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Russell?
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COMMISSIONER TUFF: Keep going.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Bob?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Absolutely.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Lindy, you've got to leave at--
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Whenever I have to.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Donna, you have any time constraints?
COMMISSIONER CARON: I'll be here.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Brad?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I'd actually like to leave a little
after 4:00, but let's see. You won't need me, I don't think, will you?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, if you do leave, we'll go faster. I
mean, it will be --
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: If I leave now, we can get done
before 4: 00.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Tor, do you have any problems with
time?
MR. TOREKY: No, I can stay.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: For the benefit of the court reporter,
then it looks like we'll go until we're hopefully done. And that could
be between 5:00 and 6:00, based on the rate we're going right now. So
if you have a replacement that has to corne in, that kind of gives you a
heads up.
I'd like to --
MR. COHEN: Mr. Chairman?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes.
MR. COHEN: I know you mentioned housing earlier. Mr.
Giblin is ready with substitute language, if you want to go back to
that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, I would like to finish that up. And
Mr. Anderson, you have an issue --
MR. ANDERSON: I've got a question, a procedural question.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Sure.
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MR. ANDERSON: When is it that you want us to get with staff
on working these out?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: About a quarter of 2:00. I thought you'd
be done by -- when we get back from the break, if you'd got it done,
I'd like to get through this. And if you can't, then we'll do it at 5 :00 or
5:30. But I'd like to finish it today. And if you can't, we'll do it for
you. You may just not like our outcome.
MR. ANDERSON: Sure.
The same change that was at issue on Page 15 is also at issue on
20.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, I know. Thank you.
Cormac, let's run back and see if we can finish the housing
element up before we go on break.
MR. GIBLIN: Sure. Again, for the record, Cormac Giblin,
Housing and Grants Manager.
I believe the only outstanding issue was the last sentence on
Objective 1.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: That's correct.
MR. GIBLIN: And I've drafted some new language to replace it.
And I think for clarity sake, it may be helpful to make this a new
paragraph. So paragraph one would end with the words in rule,
Collier County.
We start a new paragraph then for -- just for clarity. And let me
just read what I've corne up with, I guess. Collier County shall pursue
interlocal agreements with the City of Naples, the City of Marco
Island and Everglades City to require that each city provide their
proportionate share of affordable-workforce housing units or the
financial equivalent. Each city's proportionate share and financial
equivalent will be evaluated and substantiated by the most current
data, studies and methods available to the county.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: That sure gets us a lot further than this
paragraph.
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COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: It sure does.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yeah, I like that. Does anybody have
any issues with it?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: The only thought is maybe or
cities, just in case they have better data than you.
COMMISSIONER CARON: We're the only ones doing it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Let's just keep our data at this point.
And if they want to work with Cormac, they can. But I think we
ought to be running the train, since we're taking the brunt of the --
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I just didn't want us to be
bullies, that's all.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I think it's the other way around in most
cases.
Cormac, I like your language.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: So do 1.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Goodjob.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Who did it for you? I had to,
I'm sorry.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: He doesn't say much, but when
he does, it's tough.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: With that, is there a motion to
recommend approval of the housing element with the changes noted
by staff and the changes discussed and presented here today?
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: So moved.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: So moved.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Motion made by Commissioner
Adelstein, second by Commissioner Murray.
Is there discussion?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Hearing none, all those in favor of the
motion, signify by saying aye.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Aye.
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COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Aye.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Aye.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Aye.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Aye.
Anybody opposed?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Motion carries 7-0.
COMMISSIONER CARON: You'll get us that language?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Just e-mail us a copy of it.
We've still got a few minutes. I'd like to go into the ICE. Now,
my first page is labeled Page 2.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: So is mine.
COMMISSIONER CARON: And it's the only one.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: We're on ICE, between the FLUE and
the CCME. And how many pages are supposed to be part of this
element?
MR. SCHMIDT: Total?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yeah.
MR. SCHMIDT: Mr. Chairman, the total number of pages are
seven.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. We only have Page 2. So we
won't be able to listen to this element right now. But give us the
remaining pages during the break so that we come back --
MR. WEEKS: Mr. Chairman, the reason we only gave you one
page is at your last your last hearing this was the only page affected by
your --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Excellent. Okay, that's even better.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Stop killing trees.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: There's a lot changed on Page 2. How
many questions do we have?
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COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: So moved.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Second.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, there's a motion made by Mr.
Schiffer to recommend approval of the ICE element, subject to the
changes presented. Seconded by Commissioner Adelstein.
All those in favor, signify by saying aye.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Aye.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Aye.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Aye.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Aye.
Anybody opposed?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Motion carries.
Now we're prepared to go into the FLUE. Before we start, let's
take a 10-minute break. We'll be back at 2:35. Fifteen minute break,
I'm sorry.
(A break was taken)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, it's 2:35, we can go back on the
air -- or back on record.
MR. COHEN: Mr. Chairman, we do have speakers on this one
as well.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, let's start in with the FLUE, and
let's see how we can move through this. We'll start with Page 1.
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 2?
Question on Page 2, and Mr. Scott is not here. Is he planning to
be here for this?
MR. WEEKS: Not to my knowledge.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Well, David, under Policy 2.6,
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it's TCMAs and TCEAs. In the second sentence it starts, new
developments within the TCMAs and the TCEAs that commit to
certain identified traffic management strategies may reduce the traffic
impact mitigation measures that would otherwise be applied to such
developments.
I was looking at those strategies, and I know they're in the
transportation element, but they may not reduce the mitigation to
traffic impacts. And if they don't, why would we want to let them
reduce -- let them come on line if they can't -- if they don't make sure
they reduce those impacts. And my concern is that maybe the word
may should be changed to shall.
It's in the second line up -- the third line up from the bottom. We
don't want them coming on line if they're not going to reduce the
traffic impacts. That's the whole purpose of the TCMAs and EAs.
MR. COHEN: I think that would be appropriate.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. That was my suggestion.
You understand where I was talking about, David?
MR. WEEKS: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 3? Ms. Caron?
COMMISSIONER CARON: Why is the strike-through here?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: The top one, you mean?
COMMISSIONER CARON: Yeah, right at the top of the page,
implement the county's transportation and concurrency management
system.
MR. WEEKS: That doesn't -- wait a minute. I believe we've
relocated -- we struck reference there, and instead have it over in
Policy 2.6. I believe that was a comment made at the last hearing, that
it didn't fit with that objective.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay, Page 4?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 5?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 6?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 7?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 8?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 9?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 10?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page II?
COMMISSIONER CARON: Wait. Excuse me, Page 10.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 10, okay.
COMMISSIONER CARON: The -- under E, at the top of the
page, why are you striking environmental impacts and compatibility
considerations?
MR. WEEKS: That was the vote of the Planning Commission at
the last meeting. After discussion.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Okay. Outvoted once again.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page II?
COMMISSIONER CARON: Excuse me?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Do you have Page II?
COMMISSIONER CARON: No.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Arnold?
MR. ARNOLD: Hi. Again for the record, Wayne Arnold.
And I wanted to just simply get clarification on item E as well.
That was my comment on the future land use element.
I remember discussing this last time and I just wasn't quite clear
in measuring -- I have one of these properties that we're hopefully
trying to come in from industrial to a lesser commercial district and
I'm doing a planned development and limiting uses. And I can
probably demonstrate better compatibility. I know I don't have any
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different environmental impacts. I'm not exactly quite sure what I
have to do to demonstrate a public facility impact and just wanted to
maybe get a brief discussion from David. I know he wrote that
language, and so I better understand that myself.
MR. WEEKS: That's why we do a comparison of the -- excuse
me, have the applicant prepare a comparison of the public facility
impacts under the existing zoning, what would be allowed versus their
proposed zoning. That would be looking at road, water, sewer,
drainage, solid waste, the old Category A public facilities which we no
longer refer to by those category names.
Also would consider additional public facility impacts of the old
Category B, such as libraries, parks and recreation facilities, et cetera.
Furthermore, in doing the evaluation of the comparisons, we
would recognize that ultimately the hearing -- the staff and the hearing
bodies could place a different weight on each of those public facilities.
F or example, I know I mentioned this last time around, transportation
impacts are one of the most important. This is more of a hot button
issue than, let's say, solid waste impact perhaps.
So that if a proposed zoning was going to show an increase on
one public facility but a decrease on another, one might outweigh the
other such that the end result is even though some public facilities will
be greater impacted, others will be lesser. And the end result might be
it's acceptable to make the zoning change.
MR. ARNOLD: Thank you.
COMMISSIONER CARON: I would still be of the opinion that
environmental impacts and compatibility consideration should be
included in that mix.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: But David, my notes from our last
meeting show that the entire element E, item E was struck. And you
just removed the center part. That was our -- the original discussion
was remove the center language. Then I have the whole thing crossed
off.
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What do you have?
MR. WEEKS: My notes show that at first the Planning
Commission discussed removing all of E and then later backed that off
to the phrase that's shown struck through here, the environmental
impacts and compatibility considerations only.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay.
COMMISSIONER CARON: That's what I have in my notes,
that we did that.
MR. WEEKS: There was quite a bit of discussion, as you may
recall.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Anybody have any other comments on
this piece? Otherwise we'll move on.
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page II?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 12?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thirteen?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Fourteen?(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Fifteen?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Sixteen?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Seventeen?
David, stop me when we get to this Section 24. I know there's
people here that want to talk about that. So if I fly by it. I have read
that endangered species study. I know we have comments on it.
MR. WEEKS: It will be way at the back.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 18?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 19?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 20?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Twenty-one?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Twenty-two?
David, on 22, in Item L, talks about affordable workforce
housing. N ow here it said it shall be provided those earning less than
or equal to 100 percent of the median household income in Collier
County. So obviously this paragraph doesn't apply to just the
government program assistance types, because that's only up to 80
percent.
So then why isn't this up to the full definition affordable
workforce instead of just -- how did we randomly select 100 percent,
or did we randomly select that?
MR. GIBLIN: Commissioners, again, for the record, Cormac
Giblin, Housing Development Manager.
We've gone through many sections of the compo plan to clarify
what the intent was of provisions that were created before we had
affordable workforce, gap, all these different levels.
F or this particular one, and just to be sure I'm on the same one,
we're on the research and technology part?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 22, yes.
MR. GIBLIN: Okay. When that section was created about two
or three years ago, the county had two separate definitions: One for
affordable housing, which was capped at 80 percent of median
income, and a separate definition for workforce housing, which was
capped at 100 percent of median income.
We had to go back through all of these sections to determine
what level of affordability, if you will, as a generic term, the
provisions were intended to mean. If we were to go through now and
just automatically say that everywhere it says workforce it means up
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to 150 percent, it would actually be diluting the intent of the language
as it was originally created.
MR. WEEKS: Mr. Chairman, a comment.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: It didn't help with my answer, but go
ahead.
MR. WEEKS: To comment further, the existing text that is in
bold black, that is showing what is there presently. And we use the
term workforce housing in several places on Page 22. And then down
in paragraph L that you asked about, the term workforce housing
exists as well as a parenthetical phrase affordable housing.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Right.
MR. WEEKS: And again, the distinction being that affordable
housing is the 80 percent or less of median income. The workforce
housing goes up to 100 percent, and above that 150 is the gap housing.
So our intent here is to try to maintain the same level of income
as the original intent of the language that's in the FLUE today. And so
the original language did not contemplate and did not allow for the
gap housing, so we're trying not to allow it now as well, but just to
stay consistent.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: First of all, the definition of affordable
workforce now goes up to 150, though, right?
MR. GIBLIN: The definition is affordable workforce, to be
followed by the percentage of median income you're targeting.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Not in this paragraph, in the LDC. The
new language approved by the BCC defines affordable workforce up
to --
MR. GIBLIN: Zero to 150 percent.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. That's what I was getting at.
For some reason you believe that -- or somebody believes
research and technology park subdistricts should be limited to 100
percent of median income. Is that what this says?
MR. GIBLIN: That's what this says. But it's not because we
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arbitrarily or randomly believed it, it's because it was it written
originally to mean.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Oh, I know, but we're here to change
things that need to be change. So why wouldn't be just put a period
after density rating systems and let the definition run the criteria.
MR. GIBLIN: Because, and this is -- like I said, this is only one
instance of -- this idea occurred in several places throughout the rest of
this plan. Right now we have on the books a requirement that housing
be built at a certain income level, 100 percent of median income. That
would equate to a $225,000 home.
If we were to now amend this -- or not amend this sentence to
restrict it to only what it was intended to mean at the time, all of a
sudden we've increased that requirement to now be up to, what,
$330,000 homes.
I think it dilutes the original intent of the language that it was
wri tten to target.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: You're saying that the people you
believe that will utilize jobs and research and technology parks need
the housing up to about a $225,000 purchase price level, and the other
grouping is not needed in those parks; is that what it boils down to?
MR. GIBLIN: No, sir. I'm saying that if this commission or the
BCC would like to target a higher income level, to do that in addition
to the existing language we have here.
So if this commission or the BCC deems that there is a need for
housing at above 100 percent, then to mandate that as well in this
section, but not to dilute the existing provisions we have in here.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: How do you see -- okay, I'm -- how do
you see by just living with the definition that the BCC has now
approved it dilutes this? Maybe that's what I don't understand.
MR. GIBLIN: Simply because right now the limit is a $225,000
home.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Right.
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MR. GIBLIN: To make the suggestion that I think you are
leaning towards, that all of a sudden makes it a $325,000 home. That
is a dilution I think of the intent of the original focus of the language.
It allows the people building these homes to sell them for more
money, to sell them to higher income people.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Would they have to be classified as
affordable workforce?
MR. GIBLIN: At 150 percent.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Right.
MR. GIBLIN: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Would they have to corne under
certain standards like that matrix table?
MR. GIBLIN: I don't believe so. You mean standards as in--
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: No, the quantities. In the matrix that
was approved a few days ago by the BCC, if you utilize gap, you've
got to use a certain percentage of other affordable levels as well.
Would that apply here?
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Yes. It would have to.
MR. GIBLIN: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, if that does apply here, then I can't
see what providing a mix like -- I mean, BCC has agreed that a mix is
needed. So why wouldn't we just simply want to apply that? I don't
understand what this dilution thought pattern is. I'm puzzled by it. I
can't grasp it.
MR. WEEKS: Well, let me put it differently. If a site wanted to
come in and develop an R&T park and they wanted to build 10
dwelling units, with the proposed language proposed here all of those
would have to be at or below 100 percent median income.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Right.
MR. WEEKS: If we used the new definition that allows it to go
all the way up to 150 percent of medium income, then some portion of
those units would be within the gap housing; therefore, some portion
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of that 10 -- only a smaller portion of that 10 would be at or below 100
percent of median household income.
So that's why the dilution, because now the developer has the
broader range for his or her 10 dwelling units.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yeah, but by the BCC's election to go
with that matrix, they've acknowledged that there's a need out there
that hasn't been fulfilled, so why wouldn't they want to fulfill it on
every proj ect? I don't know why we would want to look at this any
differently than --
MR. GIBLIN: I agree they've acknowledged the need. And I
think to accommodate that need additional restrictions or proposals
need to be put in place, not an exception to an existing proposal.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, my recommendation would be
after the word density rating system put a period and let the definition
rule the day.
Anybody else on this panel have any comments?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I just wanted to pose the
question, is it a bad thing, especially in a research and technology
park? They're going to look for people with skills, higher levels and so
forth. Is it a bad thing to have a mix that tends to weigh toward the
gap level rather than the lower level or the median income level?
MR. GIBLIN: Certainly no one is saying that it's a bad thing.
We're saying that this is the intent of the original language.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: You used the word dilute. So
when I convey in my mind, dilute, I see it being a bad thing. So what
does dilution mean in that context?
MR. GIBLIN: Dilution means that according to the original
language, all of the units need to be at one income level. If you delete
this added language, now all the income limits are at a higher income
level.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: That I appreciate.
MR. GIBLIN: And that is where I'm coming from when I say
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the word dilute.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: And that's what it causes me to
ask is that a bad thing. And of course your response is no, it's not a
bad thing but it's not the intent. But the intent was before we had a
rating system.
So maybe what our recommendation is that we're trying to say
that okay, the BCC could keep it this way, but I would think we would
recommend it just where he says, to end it at the density rating system
and have it applicable to all ratings.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Adelstein?
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Well, that's exactly what I'm
saying. This is yesterday, now we're today. This has been approved
now. Why wait another year to get to this? The answer is the 150
goes in now, the three of them are there. Don't put them up any other
way, just do it like he said, just indicate that they are there.
MR. GIBLIN: Commissioners, if I can kind of lead you to where
later on in this chapter where we talk about a rural village. Because I
think that the issue -- or the example can be made more clearly.
In a rural village, there's an existing provision in here, that -- and
I'm just going to use approximately -- approximately five percent of
the units built in there need to be what used to be called affordable
housing at 80 percent of median income, and an additional five
percent of the units need to be what we used to call workforce housing
at 100 percent of median income.
Now, those produce unit types and income mixes of a certain
mix. If the definition is now changed to increase that to 150, you end
up with a different unit mix than was originally intended.
And I guess my position is that if the CCPC or the BCC would
like to see that gap range also addressed, that that be added to rather
than replaced of the existing requirement.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: You're not replacing it, you're
adding it to, correct. And that's what should happen.
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MR. GIBLIN: Well, sir, I think that the way the conversation is
going, we're looking to replace the existing requirement with a new
requirement.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: If I may?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Go ahead.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: The 100 percent is going to
change, but if it goes by the density rating system it should embrace
all of the number potential. And yes, it will, using your concept of
diluted, in that your focus on the people who we, you know, were
poor, if you will, or really need those jobs, as it were, I grant you, that
will be diluted.
But for a research and technology park, the gap probably is the
kind of level you're looking for, people who can afford a little more
because they have a little more education, et cetera. You won't allow
that to happen on that basis, then. You won't prevent it but you won't
at allow it either.
MR. COHEN: Mr. Chairman?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, sir.
MR. COHEN: While I confirmed with Mr. Weeks, you know,
we're prepared to go ahead and go along with the CCPC
recommendation with a period after density rating system, but at the
same time, allow Mr. Giblin the opportunity to research a little further,
and if there is something that staff is being consistent with its
recommendation, we would incorporate it in the report and just do it
that way.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: And as we talked, if you have such a
suggestion, if you would include it as a sub note, not as part of the
text.
MR. COHEN: Exactly.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: We're going to take a five-minute break
to exchange -- oh, 10-minute break -- we just got one but we'll have
another one -- to exchange court reporters.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. The court reporter is up and
running so let's resume our meeting. We left off on page 22.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 23.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 24. And, David, same application,
No. II?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Right, same thing.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: You've got a certain amount that would
have to be 80 percent, but then we'd bring in the higher range. And
with the higher range and receipts you should go up to the full limit of
the definition.
MR. WEEKS: Mr. Chairman, in this case--
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Specific.
MR. WEEKS: It's a specific subdistrict and also there's a
pending rezone application.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: It's specific.
MR. WEEKS: My suggestion is that we leave it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Leave it?
MR. WEEKS: I would like to point out something else, Mr.
Chairman, on the same page Item No.3 above, which is under the
Commercial Mixed-Use Subdistrict, I believe it was that specific
number. But at any rate, under that Commercial Mixed-Use
Subdistrict, the Planning Commission had suggested we look into the
matter of adding a requirement to the developed mixed use, develop
affordable workforce housing. And staff chose not to add any
language.
Our concern is that a requirement to provide affordable
workforce housing might be a disincentive to doing a mixed-use
development. I think that we have competing interest here. We're
trying to promote mixed-use development and we provide a certain
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incentive to do that, namely some density bonuses. But at the same
time, if we start adding a requirement that to do a certain type of unit
which restricts your ability, your -- your financial gain because you
have to do some affordable units, we're concerned that that's -- that's
going to have the opposite effect. It's not going to be a strong
incentive, a strong promotion for mixed-use development.
Our suggestion is, let's don't add the workforce requirement.
Let's wait and let this subdistrict be implemented. And if we come to
find out that it's -- it's popular, that people are using it a lot, then we
could consider adding workforce requirements.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well--
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I wouldn't --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: -- my concern there is, David, as this
county has learned, by the time we figure out something could have
been done a different way, it's done so bad so long and so much, you
can't change it. As far as additional density in commercial areas being
mixed use or whatever, if we didn't have an additional density in this
entire county right now, I wouldn't lose any sleep over that.
So if we're incentivizing projects to go with mixed use to give
them more density, I'm not sure it's a benefit not to get something out
of it for the social good of the community other than more high-priced
units on top of high-priced Fifth Avenue type stores. So -- I mean,
that's probably where we were corning from originally. I don't know.
I mean, Mr. Murray --
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Being intimate with the subject,
I think the LDC language, now it's completed, it'll be submitted
shortly, it -- it is not intended either for low-salaried people or
high-salaried people. It is intended to -- to effectively do away with
strip malls for the period of time, hopefully. But it would provide
opportunities depending upon the developers' interests to -- to put in
some affordable housing, GAP housing. And bonuses are necessary
beyond the incentives that we hope to -- that they'll appreciate, then so
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be it. But right now thinking that this is good this way, if what I've
just said is meaningful to you in the absence of the language, it
probably is not as meaningful as I'd like it to be.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Bob, it looks by this there can be up to
16 dwelling units per acre.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: That's a lot.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Right. And if -- maybe what we should
consider is after so many dwelling units, if they want more than
additional X, then it has to be -- they have to equalize an affordable
component. But I really think that any new density without an
affordable component is detrimental.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: We go by -- on the mixed use
that we've done which is the commercial/residential component or
residential or commercial, the underlying -- the underlying zoning is
the -- is the factor. And that would bring you into the world of what
bonuses you might be -- be able to get. I don't think we're -- we're not
granting -- David, we're not granting 16 -- we're not granting up to 16
bonus units arbitrarily in any of the mixed-use language, are we?
MR. WEEKS: This provision would allow for up to 16 units per
acre for properties that are in the urban area, not within the coastal
high-hazard area and not within the -- within the urban residential
fringe. That's what's allowed. I view that as the sky is the limit. The
reality is because these properties are zoned C 1, 2 or 3, they have a
height limit of -- I forget if it's 35 feet or 50 feet. The height limits are
going to corne into playas a natural restriction of just how many units
can be developed. As -- as is other design standards, your parking
requirements and so forth. So the 16 units per acre sounds like a lot
and is a lot, but we don't expect to see anywhere close to that actually
getting developed.
Brad, do you want to --
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: You're right. I mean, there's an
open-space requirement. I think it's 60 percent of that unless you have
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commercial, which some people put a phone booth on the corner and
count that and then it's 30 percent.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, you know, ifsomeone's utilizing
this density and we don't require them to do affordable housing, they
aren't -- they aren't going to do it, but --
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Mark, I mean, I can differ. I
can make an argument that the lack of density is causing our housing
problem too. I mean, I think that -- anyway. We don't need to get into
a debate over the virtues of density, but --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, no. This is an important aspect.
If this conversion and this mixed-use conversion occurs and starts
becoming popular, which, you know, some things like this should and
may become popular in the urban area, Marcado's my first thought.
That's an awfully nice project. They don't have, I don't believe, an
affordable housing component.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: No.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Unless 600,000 plus is affordable
housing, it might be soon in this county but it isn't right now. If more
of that happens, we're not going to have any -- it's unlimited density.
David, you had --
MR. WEEKS: You're still quick to make a distinction. And I
don't want to belabor the point, but Marcado went through a public
hearing process to be rezoned. And that may -- maybe this re-enforces
your point. This provision is applicable to commercial zoning.
Primarily it would be already in place.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Right.
MR. WEEKS: But if a property qualified to be rezoned for
commercial such as in the activity center, it could be rezoned to Cl, 2
or 3. And then as a matter of right be able to add the dwelling units.
So I would anticipate that, for the most part, this application will be to
existing zoning.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: That's the way it was
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contemplated. We need to vet that language when it comes to us.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, David, is there some way we
could hook the process so if they want to use the density, the
residential density pursuant to this provision and they do not choose to
utilize affordable housing, then they have to go through the public
process, but if they utilize a percentage of affordable housing, they can
do that by right. Is that a way to approach it that might be more
palatable?
MR. WEEKS : You mentioned a couple things. That -- that's one
potential. Obviously, that's going to have an impact on this proposed
Land Development Land Code Amendment that Mr. Murray
referenced to implement this provision.
. Another would be -- another point you made was to put a cap.
For example, no more than four units per acre by right. Anything
above that, you have to have an affordable-housing component.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, that would do it. Make it simpler.
But I'm not sure four is the right number since -- I mean, I would see
a little bit lower, because as you say, if the height restriction, four
nobody utilizes right now. So they could do --
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Well, the mixed use that we're
talking about that's coming does allow for stand alone eventually. It's
contemplated to be a mixture of those things. So I -- I really have no
problem in including affordable housing in it. It was hoped that that
would be the case. We tried to incentivize this in order to produce a
result that hopefully will change some other things.
Now, we can include affordable housing at that point, but this --
this is not -- is this the time for that? Is this appropriate to do that?
Will it impact negatively in any way on -- on what -- because I know
you're familiar with what I'm talking about. Sorry to sound like I'm --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yeah. Mr. Schiffer.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Bob, you done?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Well, I was asking Mr. Weeks a
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question. He knows where I'm corning from on this and I don't want
to prevent -- I don't want to stop anything dead before it gets started.
And at the same time, sure, I'm open to that. I'm open. Sure.
MR. WEEKS: It will certainly impact the Land Development
Code amendment that we just initiated. We're going to have to go
back to modify that. Or I guess a different way of looking at it is
because the time line's being different, this change, if that's your
direction, can be made. And by the time these GMP amendments are
adopted and go into effect, I would anticipate that these LDC
amendments would already be in place. So then we would simply
probably the next cycle for the LDC have it -- modify it now to add
this requirement for the affordable housing element.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Which I would hope we would
do it that way in order to get this started, this process. But, you know
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Schiffer.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I mean -- and, Bob, I don't
know what your committee did, but I think this is exactly where you
want affordable housing to begin with. I mean -- so I really think that
I would like to see us make this totally an affordable housing situation.
This is where the workers can walk to work and live above work.
These are not the most desirable sites in town for luxury apartments on
41 and C zoning isn't where you're going to be fighting with the
millionaires for the penthouse. So I really think that I would like to
see this be totally an affordable housing situation.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I would -- I would ask you to
hold off on that because I think it would kill all of the work that four
and a half years produced, quite frankly.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Well, Bob, what position should
we hold that?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Well, I think you might include
some partial. I don't have a problem with some partial number in
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there.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: How about in excess of three residential
units --
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: That's fine.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: -- per acre?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Just to get it started.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. That's a compromise that can go
forward. I'm sure the BCC will want to vet this one out a little bit
more as well.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Right.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: So why don't we start with that
suggestion. We'll highlight this issue. Staff can include a reference
that any zoning, any density above three units per acre out of these
mixed-use districts will have to be affordable housing and go from
there.
MR. COHEN: Clarify for the record -- to clarify that for the
record, that's affordable or workforce housing; correct?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, that's what I'm referring to.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Did we not consider those as
interchangeable now?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, I thought so.
MR. WEEKS: I believe the reference would be any density in
excess of three dwelling units per acre must provide affordable
workforce housing in accordance with the -- that particular LDC
provision. We just want to spell out that mix so -- of the different unit
types.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: That's correct.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: That's fine.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: That's it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Let's move on. Page 25.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Twenty-six.
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COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I have a 26.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Go ahead.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Dave, just for -- this is a
conversion of zoning again which I'm trusting you that the
commission after we met with them they decided that they wanted to
keep this in. I believe that, I think.
But what the concept here says is converted. I mean, isn't this
exactly -- isn't this good land for the mixed-use development? What
you're really saying is if I have acreage and I -- you know, take some
of that acreage and make it residential, which means I can't build
commercial on it, right, so I can't do mixed use on it, I get 16 units to
put some place else which maybe on the land next to it that I'm not
converting.
But say I have a ten-acre site. I'm going to say I'm going to give
you five acres, get my sixteen. The other five acres I'm going to build
a shopping center. I'm going to put 16 on top of that plus what we just
talked about. I mean, is that the incentive? I mean, to me I think this
is contrary to the concept of mixed-use development which we're
learning we need for transportation and all these other things.
MR. WEEKS: It's really two different provisions. I can't argue
with the need for affordable housing or for mixed-use development.
That's a goal of the county. Go back in history when the plan was
adopted in 1989. The purpose for this density bonus was to provide
an incentive for commercial zoning that is not consistent with the
Future Land Use Map to be changed.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Right.
MR. WEEKS : We had a carrot and a stick. This is the carrot.
The stick was the zoning re-evaluation program wherein the county
did, in fact, rezone a little over 200 acres from commercial to
noncommercial zoning. Again, zoning that was not consistent with
the Future Land Use Map.
But the carrot -- the stick is over. The program has ended, but
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the carrot remains. And that's this conversion provision here. Ifwe
eliminated it, then that's No.1, it's going to require people to either
develop as it's zoned commercial or do mixed use. But it's -- it's -- it's
going to allow that commercial zoning that is not consistent with the
Future Land Use Map to remain.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Okay. I'm done. I mean--
MR. WEEKS: Strict commercial -- isolated commercial parcels.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Tiny parcels.
MR. WEEKS: By and large.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 27.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I have a 27.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: And this is one more shot at the
workforce housing by -- affordable housing by right. I mean, this is
really where the rubber meets the road on -- you know, we're the
Planning Commission. Do we really not want to allow a way to kind
of juice up this program by allowing -- my suggestion would be is
rather than use the density bonus system of -- as in the ordinance, I
would say that anybody who wants to make 100 percent affordable
housing up to 150 percent, that they should be able to do that by right.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Brad, we discussed this in length at our
last meeting.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Right.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I can tell you categorically my position
has not changed on any references that this applies in this entire EAR
amendment. So to save us all trouble, let's poll the board so we know
where we all stand.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I know, being like a dog on a
leg on this issue, but the thing is that -- I mean, we really have to do
something to get this thing going. And this is exactly where we have
to be is give the people a density to get right in the saddle and build
this stuff right away.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I think destroying existing
neighborhoods is not the way you accomplish the goal. And before we
-- let's just ask, Mr. Tuff, your position on this, has it changed since
the last meeting?
COMMISSIONER TUFF: (Indicating)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Murray?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: No.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Adelstein?
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: No.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I haven't.
Ms. Caron?
COMMISSIONER CARON: No. And I would suggest that we
get the 4,500 units we already have approved out of the ground and
then you can consider density by right.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Kolflat?
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: No.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: And Mr. --
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: You forgot to ask me.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I know what yours is. Okay.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Okay. Move on.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Move on. Page 28.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 29.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 30.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 31.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 32. Page 32. Okay.
COMMISSIONER CARON: I have a question on 32.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Well, let's start with Ms. Caron
on 32 and then David has a question as well.
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COMMISSIONER CARON: We went from a third of a mile
from an activity center or we went from a quarter of a mile to a third.
Was there a specific -- specific reason?
MR. WEEKS: My recollection of your direction and per my
notes, a quarter mile was discussed, but I did not believe that that was
a specific direction. At any rate, I can tell you that as a member of the
development community, Bob Mulhere had proposed -- it was either
Bob or Wayne. I don't -- I don't remember which, Wayne Arnold, had
proposed one-third of a mile. Staff thought that that was acceptable.
We already have a basis for the third-of-a-mile dimension. And the
PUD neighborhood village center subdistrict in the FLUE there's a
requirement that that neighborhood center -- excuse me, village center
with the commercial component must be within one-third of a mile of
80 percent of the dwelling units, but there's already a basis for that
dimension. That's why staff had proposed that. Certainly if the
commission proposes -- recommends a quarter of a mile, then so be it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I thought that was a compromise. I
think some were asking for a half a mile and we had a quarter and a
third seemed to be a fair compromise so...
MR. WEEKS: Okay. Additionally, much of the language that
you see here was proposed by Wayne Arnold. I tweaked it some.
And he has reviewed it and has indicated his acceptance of it.
I would further like to modify the language, though. I believe
what the Planning Commission desires clearly is to allow some of the
activity center generated density to be spread outside of the activity
center. And the staff position, we still don't support it, but as long as
the density bands are being eliminated, then that kind of tempers the
staff position. Because this allows -- the density band would already
allow for some additional density outside the activity center. And
that's proposed to be removed. So in a sense staff can view this as a
replacement provision that allows for some increased density so that
we have a transition of density and intensity of use inside the activity
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center to outside of it by allowing some to be spread.
One of the statements that's made in this proposed language is
that we want to create compact and walkable mixed-use projects, but
that's just a statement. It's not a requirement. Staff would like to add
an additional phrase at the end of the -- of the red sentence that you
see. And I'll put it up on the visualizer. I need Katie to turn the
visualizer on.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I was just going to say . We've got a lot
of blank screens up here.
MR. WEEKS: I can read the language into the record. I've got it
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: There she goes.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Oh, here we go.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: She's listening.
MR. WEEKS: Wrong direction, I'm sure.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: You ought to put a little arrow on that
thing. Everybody has that same problem.
MR. WEEKS: The short of it is -- is adding a requirement -- a
requirement, a mandate that the development -- the commercial -- the
development within the activity center must be pedestrian oriented,
must be interconnected with the remainder of the project. It is to try to
create some functional integration between the activity center portion
of the project and the nonactivity center portion.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Yeah. That's what?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I'm sure the development community
would agree to that. As Richard wanders to the podium. Did you
have something to say on this issue?
MR. YOV ANOVICH: I do.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: But not -- I would like to see --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Ms. Ford, that's Richard Yovanovich for
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the record.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: Sorry. I keep forgetting that.
I would like to see the ability to not only be able to spread the
units within a third of a mile, but if 100 percent of those units
generated from the activity center are affordable units, I'd like to have
the ability to locate those anywhere within the project. And that
would also afford us to be able to provide some different types of
amenities for people who we're serving with our affordable housing
instead of having have them live next to the store or above the store.
We may be able to provide some additional amenities within the
project. Obviously, they'd be -- still be interconnected. We don't have
a problem with interconnection, you know, through our pathways,
through our roadways, through bicycle paths. But I think it's an
opportunity to encourage more affordable housing from units that are
being generated from that site. So I'd like to see an exception for
affordable housing that it could be located anywhere within the project
and not within one-third of a mile.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: David, would that bring into situations
where we could have concentrated apartment housing on the
intersection itself instead of commercial or something that may not be
as useful at the heart of the intersection?
MR. WEEKS: I don't think that's what Rich is proposing. But
right now there's no requirement that activity centers be developed
commercial. So someone could come in and develop an activity
center to residential now.
My one question I was going to ask, is such a provision
necessary? If you're located outside of the activity center, you're
eligible for a density bonus for -- for the affordable workforce housing
of eight units per acre plus a base density of four. So that's 12 units
per acre. What's the need to get activity centers in and spread it out.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: Well, I don't think that's technically
correct. Not every activity center in Collier County is eligible for a
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density bonus of eight. For instance, if you're in the urban fringe, the
density's one and a half. Now, with the TDRs, you can get to two and
a half. So if you want to -- let's say you had a 40-acre quadrant, that
would generate 100 units. If you wanted to take those 100 units and
do them all as affordable housing within the project, why would you
want to discourage somebody from doing that? You're trying to give
an economic incentive to provide affordable housing. The economic
incentive is -- is you're using the density created by the activity center.
And you're using it within -- you're using it within -- and it's a much
lower bonus.
It's not -- it's not even a bonus of trying to go to -- for instance,
there's a provision in there right now that says you can go to six in
certain portions. And you can't -- certainly can't go to eight. You
certainly can't get to 12. What I'm suggesting is this would be another
opportunity to provide for affordable housing by allowing the transfer
of those units.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. I think we understand where
you're trying to go. Thank you, Richard.
And, David, I'd like to get your comments.
MR. WEEKS: If the project is in the urban residential fringe,
Rich is correct, you would not be able to get the affordable housing
density bonus. You would not get any density bonus. And that's
because we don't encourage high-density development in the urban
residential fringe. It's simply not appropriate.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: I would find it hard to believe that the
overall project still has to meet the one and a half units per acre. And
I'll be quiet, but the comment about high density is not accurate in the
urban residential fringe. Because, remember, the base is one and a
half. Through TDRs you can get to two and a half.
I would submit that two and a half more units per acre on the
activity center is not a high density project. It's nowhere near four. It
probably would bring you to an overall project density of 2.501 or
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something like that. I mean, it would be such a small fractional
increase. And it would seem that we clearly need more opportunities
to provide affordable housing.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you. And I know that this was
thoroughly vetted at our last meeting. It was one of the bigger issues
between the development community and everybody else that was
dealing with this. And we had asked that the groups work together
and come back with some language which they have done. I wish that
you had brought your issue into play earlier than today.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: Well, I -- David. David and I spoke
about the issue. And David and I, as you can tell, respectfully
disagree. That doesn't mean I shouldn't be allowed to present --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: -- you know, our opinion. So it's not --
it's not corning here for the first time today.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. You can present your opinion as
-- as always. I just wanted to make sure that this didn't -- this seemed
new to us, so I didn't know if it was new to David. David's had more
time to think about it than today. That's good news.
Mr. Arnold, you're standing up there for a reason.
MR. ARNOLD: Yes, thank you. Wayne Arnold. I just wanted
to say that David shared the language that he has on the visualizer
with me earlier and I have no objection to that language.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Any comments from the panel as
to --
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Hearing none, we'll move -- we'll move
on.
Page 30 -- David, at this point, then, there's no changes
recommended for the language except the changes -- well, let's talk
about David's changes. I don't see a problem with the changes David's
recommended on the screen. Does the rest of the panel have any
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concerns over it?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: They're good.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. David, we'll utilize your
language and move forward.
MR. WEEKS: Thank you.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 34.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thirty-five. Mr. David Weeks.
MR. WEEKS: Mr. Chairman, on paragraph 2 on page 35, the
last text in red you can see the word "commercial" has been inserted.
And that was not anything at your direction. It was actually a request
from the private sector for clarification. As a result of a privately
initiated Growth Management Plan amendment about two or so years
ago, this text was added and a plus or minus 19-acre property was
added. And it was specifically allowed to have these uses as identified
here in the text on the page; 185,000 square feet of various
commercial type uses.
However, the word "commercial" does not exist presently. It
simply says, Development shall be limited to this 185,000 square feet.
The concern by the private sector was that might be viewed to mean
that no other uses are allowed there and that is not the way staff would
read this, but we could understand how someone could argue that
point. That is, all other activity center uses are still allowed.
So, for example, if the property owner chose to develop with
residential or institutional uses, that would still be allowed and so I
wanted to clarify. However, in inserting the word "commercial," that
would preclude one -- at least one additional use that we don't want to
preclude. And that is the provision that allows for support of medical
facilities when located within a one-quarter mile of a hospital or a
medical center. And as you probably know there's a new hospital
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being built or about to be built in close proximity to this activity
center.
So staff would propose adding a parenthetical phrase after the
term "commercial" that's in red and then the word "development"
insert, Exclusive of the one-quarter mile support medical uses. Again,
the point is to make sure that we don't preclude development of such
uses within this activity center.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Any objections or concerns with that?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: That's good. That's a good
thing.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Then it looks like the consensus
is to go forward, David.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thirty-seven.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thirty-eight.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thirty-nine.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Forty.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Forty-one.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Forty-two.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Forty-three.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Forty-four.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Forty-five. David, this is one of those
places where we have the same issue with the housing level.
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MR. WEEKS: If I could speak just a moment on this.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Sure.
MR. WEEKS: Not to try to convince you necessarily but to
explain. This is -- this is what Cormac had made reference to earlier
when he was speaking. The first part of this provision changing the
0.2-unit per acre for providing affordable workforce housing from a
bonus to a mandate is simply to be consistent with the Land
Development Code.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Right.
MR. WEEKS: The FLUE was adopted to provide for bonus, but
the LDC was adopted as a mandate. We simply wanted to make the
two consistent. But we did not want to preclude the ability to provide
additional affordable workforce housing as a bonus. So that's what the
original language proposed. And I presume your direction is going to
be to eliminate the percentage cap.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: That's what I -- that's what we talked
about earlier and I think it should still be that way for all those points.
Anybody have an objection to it?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 46.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Forty-seven.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: On page 48.
MR. COHEN: Mr. Chairman, you have a speaker.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Let's finish with 48 before we go
to the speaker. On page 48 that percentage cap occurs numerous
times. So if you could make sure those are all caught, David.
MR. WEEKS: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: It's the same issue. Okay. And who is --
what -- Wayne?
MR. ARNOLD: Again, for the record, Wayne Arnold. And I
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apologize. I had a note on page 42 and it's really a question because I
can't make out the language in -- in my copy.
Under paragraph 11, the Goodlette Pine Ridge commercial in-fill
subdistrict. I remember Bruce Anderson spoke to this issue. And he
and I wrote this specific comprehensive plan subdistrict several years
ago. And the intent was to allow these certain commercial uses in
addition to the underlying urban designated uses. And I thought the
concurrence from the Planning Commission was that that would be the
case because the language was previously stricken that was in there.
COMMISSIONER CARON: That is in there now, though.
MR. ARNOLD: Is it? Because my copy's kind of unclear and I
was just looking for clarification that it was.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Double underlined in red.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Double -- yeah.
COMMISSIONER CARON: I'm sorry.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: The double underlined with a strike
through --
MR. ARNOLD: Okay.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: That means it's okay.
MR. ARNOLD: Maybe that's my problem. Thank you.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Confirming that. My notes here
say, Do not strike out so...
MR. ARNOLD: Thank you very much.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: But, Wayne, you're right. It's definitely
been confusing on that issue.
MR. ARNOLD: All right.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 49.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 50.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 51.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: I think you just blew past Section 24,
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Red Cockaded Woodpeckers.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: No. It would be impossible because
David was going to remind me when we got there.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: I think -- I think --
MR. WEEKS: Fifty-three.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: I've got 47 under the North Belle Meade
Overlay.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Not there yet.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, it is on page 47.
MR. WEEKS: Oh, I let you down, sir.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: I was there for you, David.
MR. WEEKS: Thank you, Rich.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Well, I know that there's a lot of
debate on this one so I expect both parties to be able to tell us what
their concerns are. I'm -- we've all distributed and we've all received a
Southern Bioms Report. And I've read it. I'm sure the rest of the
commission has read it. I don't know if we want to start with
questions from the commission or statements from the parties.
Why don't you start off, sir.
MR. WOODRUFF: For the record, Andy Woodruff. I can
reiterate some of my concerns that I brought up the last time that we
had this hearing and discussion regarding Section 24. Some of those
specific concerns were that the study was not a specific foraging and
cavity survey for Section 24. It was a North Belle Meade Overlay
Restoration Plan that was presented.
The study identified basically any property that had pine trees on
it with the potential to be restored as either a cavity or a foraging
habitat. It didn't identify if RCW s were actually nesting or foraging
on a particular piece of property. But from that perspective it -- I
mean, I knew that information before the study was conducted. I
knew that we had pine trees on this piece of property. And, you
know, at the time -- we've known that we've had RCW s on this piece
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of property. So it hasn't told me anything new since the study's been
done. So it -- it didn't assess what the nesting and foraging habitat was
being provided on Section 24.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: So you just -- are you acknowledging
on record that there are RCW s on that property? Did I hear you -- just
hear you say that? I mean, I thought that's what I just heard him say.
MR. WOODRUFF: We -- we -- I -- I don't know what the
current situation is on Section 24. I don't know. I -- I can say that I've
done permitting on Section 24. We did permitting back in the '90s on
Section 24. We did consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service for Red Cockaded Woodpeckers on 24.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: So you haven't -- you're acknowledging
there have been or there were at some time RCW s on Section 24?
MR. YOV ANOVICH: On a portion, not the entire Section 24.
MR. WOODRUFF: Correct, yes. On a portion of property on
Section 24, that's correct.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: Keeping in mind what this does --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. This doesn't let you talk a little
more when you started because when you said that I was a little
startled. I thought that was the opposite of where you were going on
our last meeting. Go ahead, Rich.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: No. And -- and what we're saying is the
whole purpose of this was supposed to be a study of the entire Section
24 to determine which portions, if any, should be set aside as an area
for Red Cockaded Woodpeckers. No study has been done.
I represent several clients within Section 24, one of which is a
farm, and so does Andy. And what we were -- we're asking, nobody
came to us and said, Hey, can we have access to your property to do a
study? What I think what they did is they just looked at some aerials.
I think they looked at aerials before when they originally did the -- the
identification. What we thought was actually going to be a specific
study of Section 24 and say, maybe over here it makes sense. Instead,
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it's just a sweeping classification of all of Section 24 to go from
neutral to sending. But I -- and I'm not -- it's not based on any specific
study.
There was nothing done to my knowledge new that wasn't
already done when they originally designated it as sending. And I
believe the board was saying, Go do a more in-depth study of that
specific section and come back to us, tell us what -- what -- what you
think and provide justification for going from neutral to sending. And
we don't believe that that has occurred.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Ms. Caron, did you have a question?
COMMISSIONER CARON: Yeah. 1-- I just have a question.
At the last meeting someone got up and said that people were
prevented from getting onto properties.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: I can tell you that none of my clients
were ever asked to be allowed to come onto the property. So that's--
you can't --
COMMISSIONER CARON: I'm sorry. Would you repeat that,
please.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: None of my clients were asked for access
to their properties. So you can't prevent somebody if you're not asked.
COMMISSIONER CARON: My point precisely.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay.
MR. YOV ANOVICH: You need to ask.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I think we're going to have to get staff to
provide us with some comments. I know there's other public speakers
and we'll work our way through everybody.
Bill, are you aware of this study? Are you knowledgeable about
this study or who's the most knowledgeable person at the county about
this?
MR. LORENZ: Yes. I have Mac Hatcher here who's on our
staff. He's the most knowledgeable. He worked with -- with -- with a
consultant.
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THE COURT REPORTER: Your name, please.
MR. LORENZ: My name is Bill Lorenz, Environmental
Services Director.
The study was done by Gaza Devosta. Gaza was familiar with
the area. He's been on the section -- section -- various portions of
Section 24 lands in addition to North Belle Meade lands and is
knowledgeable, has personal knowledge of those areas. We used him
because of his personal knowledge not just what we had initially done,
my staff, which was simply going through a -- throwing -- going
through an aerial analysis. He did -- I'm not aware and Mac may be
aware of, but -- but we did not contract him to physically go on and --
on -- on properties within all of the North Belle Meade.
It's -- it's impossible to go out on all properties. And the data
analysis that we wanted to gather was -- was based upon his personal
knowledge of being on properties and there for other -- other -- other
-- other work that he has done in that area is to then tell us as to what
-- what those -- those habitats were. So that was -- that was the
general direction and the scope of the study of what he came back to
us with. And Mac Hatcher can speak more specifically if you have
any more specific questions about the study; Mac worked with them.
Mac has also gone out on the site last Friday because
Conservation Collier has purchased the property. And we were out on
the Conservation Collier land, which is the 65 acres to the north. I can
bring up the slide and Mac can show you a little bit closer where --
where it was. Mac's observations were they actually saw one bird and
heard others in that -- in that property.
So -- so we are convinced that there are RCW s within Section 24.
That the habitat is in Section 24 is similar to the habitat in other
sending lands within the North Belle Meade where there are -- where
we established those sending lands for purposes of RCW s.
The other point is is that in terms of restoration, we just adopted
the bonus credits for the TDR program. And those bonus credits, of
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course, you would receive if you were in sending lands, provides for a
restoration and management component that would facilitate or -- or
enhance the viability of the RCW habitat, excuse me, within that
section.
So -- so with that, let me have Mac Hatcher speak to any specific
data and information requirements you may have.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you. I do have many specific
questions. I have read the report in detail. My first question, though,
is if Gaza did this, why is he not here today?
MR. HATCHER: Gaza is --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: That's Mac Hatcher.
MR. HATCHER: Oh, for the record, Mac Hatcher of the
Environmental Services. Gaza's a consultant. He's not a full-time
employee of the county . We didn't request him to attend the meeting.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. If the board doesn't mind, I'll just
start asking questions from the book.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I just want to make one
comment on the notes that I made. It seems to me the study to be
handed, which whatever study there was, that Mr. Woodruff was
supposed to get that at a minimum.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Staff gave us the study later in the--
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Is that what it was? Because I
know I made a note here and I thought was the key element to the
study. Oh, that's it. Okay. I read that. Okay.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mac, on page 12 of the study the
following sentence -- I'm going to be reading data from the study, just
asking your response.
Well, first of all, for the record someone said you were on the
Collier County property -- Collier Conservation property within this
unit?
MR. HATCHER: Correct.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Unit 24, and did you actually see Red
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Cockaded Woodpeckers, RCWs there?
MR. HATCHER: Yeah. We observed one Red Cockaded
Woodpecker last Friday morning.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: And that you heard signs of others?
MR. HATCHER: Correct, yeah.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: On the top of page 12, it says,
Populations of RCW may have been distributed among these recovery
units, but were not surveyed. And I'm -- Gaza, this is his language.
So he did not -- he was not contracted to survey RCW s, but just their
habitat?
MR. HATCHER: Correct. He was contracted to survey the 24
sections within the North Belle Meade planning area to identify
potential habitats, not to identify specific cavity trees or cluster
locations.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Then he said, However, data has been
provided which indicate that populations exist within or near the
majority of the recovery units.
Do we know if -- what that data is and do we know what the
majority of the recovery units he's speaking of are?
MR. HATCHER: The recovery units he's speaking of are the
areas that were identified in the report as potential habitat.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Is 24, though, one of the majority that--
that the data provided showing that there were populations within or
near those?
MR. HATCHER: Yes, it was. We had data from the Game and
Freshwater Fish Commission and u.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
indicating that there were cavity trees or clusters within that area.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: And within Section 24?
MR. HATCHER: Correct.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. And then it goes on, And,
therefore, may exist to the extent allowed by habitat limitations of the
recovery units.
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Does that mean simply that he checked the vegetation and to the
extent the vegetation was viable for that species, they could
potentially, then, be on that unit?
MR. HATCHER: Correct.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: On page 13 of the same document Gaza
says, Field maps were digitized using background aerial photography.
In most areas there was sufficient detail to be comfortable with the
accuracy of the data transferred.
Do you know if Section 24 there was sufficient detail, he says, in
most areas in 24?
MR. HATCHER: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: So 24 was--
MR. HATCHER: Section 24 wasn't any different than any of the
other areas.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Within each of the three
recovery units there are large areas designated as potential or active
RCW nesting or cavity tree habitats.
When he says active, does he have -- did he verify, then, that
there was actual species present on the site or that -- just that they
could be on the site?
MR. HATCHER: He did not verify that -- that the clusters were
active at that point in time.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Then he says, It is also important
to note that only Recovery Units A and B had documented RCW
activity specifically within Sections 24, 25 and 36, T 49 South, R26E.
Do you know if that documented RCW activity is what? Do you
have any idea what he was referring to?
MR. HATCHER: He had been a consultant and -- and/or was a
consultant for the school board which owned the property in Section
24 at that point in time.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. So--
MR. HATCHER: He had also served as a consultant for the
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Hideout Golf Course which is in the section immediately south of
Section 24 and includes property in Section 24. So his -- his prior
experience as a consultant allowed him to know that there was activity
in that area.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. The rest is Unit C. Those are the
last questions I have on the species survey. Basically what it boils
down to, then, is that you've witnessed RCW in Section 24. Gaza
witnessed RCW in Section 24.
And the applicant has acknowledged witnessing RCW -- or not
the applicant, but one of the representatives of the land holder have
acknowledged seeing RCWs in Section 24. And then also an
adjoining area, Hideout Golf Club, RCW s have been acknowledged as
being there as well. Is that everything -- is that in order.
MR. HATCHER: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Are there any questions of staff
at this point?
Mr. Kolflat.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLA T: Yes. Could you outline for me
on this exhibit Section 24 and also the area of the county you said that
you inspected? I couldn't -- I can't quite follow it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, he's going -- he's going to do it in
a minute.
MR. HATCHER: Okay. The area of Section 24 that we
inspected last Friday would include this area.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: That was the area that you
inspected?
MR. HATCHER: Correct. And the -- and the Red Cockaded
Woodpecker that we observed was down in this area (indicating).
COMMISSIONER KOLFLA T: And then the 24 is a large
square section surrounding that?
MR. HATCHER: Right. Section 24 includes --
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: Right.
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MR. HATCHER: -- all of this.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: Thank you.
MR. HATCHER: It goes all the way down here.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Are there any other questions of the
commission?
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you. Mac, I appreciate your
time.
MR. HATCHER: Okay.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Do we have any other public speakers?
MR. YOV ANOVICH: I think the drawing, Mac, I think what
you're trying to say is it's the whole black area, is it not? It doesn't
stop halfway up? I mean, it's a much bigger area. It's 600 -- a section
is 640 acres. He inspected one-tenth, 65 acres. And he is now saying
he found one woodpecker on one-tenth of a -- of a section. So,
therefore, all 640 acres should be encumbered by the category of
sending where -- I think everything he said is there's no current
testimony that there are any existing RCW s other than one that he
witnessed. Past history is past history. We're talking about what's
there today and they were supposed to do a specific study.
I think what he said is this land is no different -- this section is no
different than all the other sections he looked at. And I think that's
what you said. If I misheard it, let me know. Well, then why are --
why is it just Section 24 that is RCW habitat and not everything else?
Now, I'm not trying to hurt anybody else. I'm just trying to say --
the point is I think what the county intended is people who owned land
in Section 24 came out and said, Listen, we're not RCW habitat. The
county said, Go do a study. I don't think they did anything different
than what they already had done to determine that it should be -- it
should be sending lands.
We are more than happy to make our lands available to them to
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come do a study. In the meantime, we think it should stay neutral
until they do a real study. And if the study shows that there's RCW s
there, great. If it doesn't show that, then we -- we should be -- we
should remain neutral. And I think that was the intent of what the --
what the board directed. And the study's just not been done other than
looking at aerials.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Thank you, Richard. I am
assuming there's another public speaker.
Ms. Payton.
MS. PAYTON: Nancy Payton representing the Florida -- Florida
Wildlife Federation here to support staff recommendation to designate
Section 24 sending land.
It was originally transmitted as sending land. The data and
analysis has supported that all along. What you heard today from
testimony from all sides is that it's RCW habitat. And there's been
documentation of seeing and hearing RCW s within the last week in
Section 24. And I remind you that this is an issue not of species. This
is an issue of protecting habitat. And it doesn't necessarily have to be
occupied habitat, but we now know there is a portion of Section 24
that continues to be occupied.
Also, the purpose of the sending land designation is to give
landowners incentive to restore habitat. So they may not be on all of
Section 24, but from the study and staffs work, we know that they--
there are areas within there that can hopefully expand.
So we are here again to support the redesignation of Section 24 to
sending. And I do believe that staff and the consultant did as they
were directed. I was there when the deal was cut back in June of 2002
to do the study to reconfirm whether it was or wasn't sending land or
whether it should be neutral land or whether it should be receiving
land. The study's come back. It's been with us for three years now.
We've also had documentation from the staff, physical sightings.
I have a letter from the Fish and Wildlife Service dated in 2002
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that Andy -- Andy Woodruff is copied on that confirms that there are
RCW s there that hideout.
So I don't understand why this is such a difficult issue. To me it's
very clear and the designation is quite appropriate and the data and the
analysis supports it now and (inaudible) has supported it. Remember,
this is habitat driven, not bird driven.
Thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you. Are there any other
questions from the Planning Commission of anybody involved?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Is there a conclusion from the Planning
Commission members on this particular issue based on --
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Conclusion?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, if there's any comments involving
the language that's in front of us today, either we leave it like it is and
support or do we see an overwhelming reason to change it?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I don't see any reason to change
it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I think the testimony today has been
conclusive in that regard. So as far as I'm concerned, we just leave it
as staff has recommended.
Hearing that we'll move on. Page -- we went past a couple, so
let's go to page 50 and pick up there.
Page 51.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Fifty-two.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Fifty-three.
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Fifty-four.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Fifty-five.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Fifty-six.
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Then we have a couple of plans. We
have the new Future Land Use Map. We have the FLUE Map 13. We
have the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay.
Mr. Weeks.
MR. WEEKS: Excuse me. On Future Land Use Map 13, at your
last hearing, the commission asked that we enlarge this map to show
the Goodland area so small. Staff did not do that. After going back to
the office we've looked at this map and putting it in proper context, it's
one of a series of about five or seven maps that depict the entire
county. If we zoomed in just on the Goodland area, then we're not
going to be showing a portion of the balance of the county.
The purpose of this map series is to identify these various
properties that are zoned consistent by policy, which, for the most
part, means that they're in the zoning re-evaluation program. The
properties were allowed to retain their zoning that was -- was and is
not consistent with the Future Land Use Map.
So staff would -- our position is, we should leave this map as it is
so that we're in conjunction with the others to show the entire
unincorporated map.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Ms. Caron.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Yeah. I think the only thing that
you need to do is label this map with what you cannot see on the map
since it is so small. You need to let people know what they're looking
at. It just says, Map, FLUE 13. Why couldn't it say Goodland Map?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: And, David, couldn't you do
that little trick of a little, you know, blow-up of the area of the map
and kind of show that? I mean, your point's well taken, but, also,
maybe if you just -- you know, much like even the newspaper, they'll
show the overall map and put a little box saying and this area is blown
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up.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Goodland in the crosshatch.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Guys, you've got to be careful. She's
trying to take your words, and each one of you are walking over
Donna. She started. So finish, David, if you could address Donna's
issue and then Brad's will be next.
MR. WEEKS: If we do an enlargement, it will -- I understand
what you're saying for clarity. But if we do an enlargement of the
Goodland area then it's going to be blocking out some other portion of
the map. We could place it over the City of Marco Island since we're
not depicting any properties there. But the blow up could increase a
little bit in size to be a little more legible.
I would also point out that these maps are on-line and there is the
ability to zoom in, plus we have the full-size three by two feet maps.
COMMISSIONER CARON: So all I really want you to do -- my
point was just label what it is you're looking at so you'll know whether
you want to zoom in on this Map 13 or not.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I think she wants the word "Goodland"
to appear somewhere on the title. I know it's more than Goodland.
COMMISSIONER CARON: I mean, you look at it every day.
MR. WEEKS: Sure.
COMMISSIONER CARON: But the rest of the world doesn't.
And three-quarters of this panel didn't know what they were looking
at.
MR. WEEKS: Right.
COMMISSIONER CARON: So if you would put Goodland
Map FLUE 13, fine. Everybody would realize what it was.
MR. WEEKS: I think it's a matter -- I think it's a matter of seeing
the map out of context. Because you're just seeing this one. As a
matter of fact, the future land use element you would see, like, five or
seven maps. And you would see that they are a series of townships
showing two townships at a time with the exception of the one that
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shows the bulk of the county and rural land.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: David, if there's a way to clarify it, then
maybe that's all you should work towards. If there isn't, then we'll
have to accept that and move on.
Mr. Schiffer.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: David, I can't believe you can't
window in and zoom off to the lower right and show Goodland blown
up. What would that mess up? What's off there to the right that -- I
mean, I can't see anything but white paper. So if there's --
MR. WEEKS: It's additional land within unincorporated Collier
County. It has no property that are consistent by policy. But one of
the points of the map is to be able to look to see where those
properties are located. And if you block some of those areas, then one
might assume that there are no identified properties, but it would,
nonetheless, be an assumption.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I guarantee you, if you had included the
rest of the maps here, you-all would be saying the same thing about all
the series of maps in this FLUE element. And we would be looking at
maps bigger than these countertops. So the purpose here is to
orientate (sic) people and then you look it up closer either at the
county on the books they have there or the zoning maps on the
Internet sites which are -- blow this right up to any size you want.
Ms. Caron.
COMMISSIONER CARON: But, again, all-- all you have to do
is -- is put what it is you're looking at in the title here. And you don't
have to go any further. And then the map totally makes sense. And
probably it needs to be done on a lot of the other maps too.
MR. WEEKS : We could do that. We could label them. They'll
be township and range because that's what they're depicting.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Sure.
MR. WEEKS: Townships and ranges for most of the maps.
We'll -- we'll do that.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Any questions on the
Bayshore/Gateway Triangle?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: The North Belle Meade Overlay?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: The Collier County Rural and
Agricultural Area Assessment Map?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Attachment C. Attachment C is just one
page. David, the footnote in the bottom goes back to that workforce
thing, so if you could just double-check that.
And with that, that ends the review of the FLUE. I'd entertain a
motion to recommend approval of the FLUE subject to the comments
provided by staff and the comments noted by the Planning
Commission and staff today.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: So moved.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Motion made by Mr. Murray. Seconded
by --
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: I'll second it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: -- Commissioner Adelstein. Any
discussion?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: All in favor say aye.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: Aye.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Aye.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Aye.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Anybody opposed?
(N 0 response)
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you.
And do you know where Mr. Lorenz went? I'd like to clean up
the CCME stuff at this time, then we can move on past that and we
only have three elements left.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: (Inaudible)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: What?
David, if I'm not mistaken, out of all the elements we've gone
through, we only have those two paragraphs on the CCME to discuss
and then we're cleaned up up until the point we're at which would be
the next one, the Golden Gate Area Master Plan.
MR. WEEKS: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay.
Ms. Ford, we'll probably break around 4:30 if we're not finished
by then or close to it.
Bill, I hope you had time to rework the language on paragraphs 1
and 2 on the CCME.
MR. LORENZ: Well, half. We got the language of -- oops.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN : Well, that isn't it, of course.
MR. LORENZ: Paragraph 2 and the integration basically of
paragraph 8 into 2 is what you would see there. We would -- we
would delete paragraph 8 and we would add the -- simply the phrase,
After largest contiguous area possible, comma, which may include
connection to off-site preserves.
That gives us some flexibility to -- to make the connection off
site. And then, of course, the last sentence in this particular policy is
more specific criteria. For determining all of that, we have that
developed in the Land Development Code regulation.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I certainly -- is that -- I think that
certainly simplifies it, Bill.
MR. LORENZ: Okay. For item -- I'm not sure. I don't see
where Andy is. For the definition we -- we did not come to a
consensus. Let me just -- let me just make a couple of observations.
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One is because we're dealing with a definition, we -- we would
not understand potentially the unintended consequences would be as
we would radically change the definition. And I'll give you an
example. The -- the -- the pictures that Bruce showed up on the
visualizer, and this is an area that's on the corner of Estey and Airport.
And it has fairly substantial pine trees. There's a pine canopy there.
The mid story had been removed over time. At one point it was a
mixture of some exotics and some natives. The -- the ground cover at
the moment may be a mixture of some native grasses and some Bahia
-- Bahia grass.
If we were to utilize Bruce's definition where it would be --
where -- where you would have to have native in -- in all three of
those -- those strata, we could find a situation in that particular site, if
that -- that's the whole site, that's how it's vegetated, then there would
be no preservation. Because the -- because there would be no defined
native vegetation on that site.
Now, that -- that would be my concern of changing the definition
at this late date. I was trying to work with some language perhaps that
-- that we would -- we would keep the definition in that first sentence
the way it is and then maybe add a phrase something to the effect of,
or will not otherwise remain as retained vegetation on a preserve
status as determined by criteria established in the county's land
development regulations.
The point there is -- is I -- I would certainly recognize that there
could be some situations where if we tried to preserve the area, let's --
let's -- let's use those examples for those pictures -- that we had to do
something within that -- that preserve area now to maintain that
preserve. And it would be virtually impossible to maintain. Or in the
course of trying to maintain it, you're going to kill the good native
vegetation. Those would be certain circumstances when we would --
we would say no. We don't want to include that in the definition.
And that's part of the reason why we have the definition that we
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currently do is because if -- if you have 75 percent exotics in the
canopy or less, you can remove those exotics even though -- even
though you have a fairly open canopy at that point, but it will fill in.
And we -- we -- we have seen that, anecdotally we've seen that. We
have pictures of those areas that have -- that have worked that way.
If -- if we were to have a preserve where we remove some of this
-- this vegetation out of, we would still have a viable preserve site.
And it provides still for open space. It provides for green space. And
over time it will -- it will be managed for a -- a native vegetative
community. If -- if -- and that's why I'm saying. Maybe there are
certain circumstances where if you can't manage it, then it's going to --
it's going to be able to be viable in the long-term, those would be the
set of circumstances I'd want to identify. And I wouldn't want to
preserve. But I don't -- but I don't know that. I don't -- I don't have
that information at the moment to be able to tell you these are the
circumstances. And it may be that those circumstances may even still
be somewhat difficult to determine.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Murray.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: You'll forgive me, Bill, but I
have a question nagging me. I -- I know that it was said earlier that
we don't enforce -- we don't -- we don't disturb somebody who's out
there mowing grass. Yet we've established it or we -- we address it as
a preserve area. But if we required them to leave it alone, it would
manifest as a preserve.
Is it limitation of manpower or is it policy or what that we -- we
-- I'm having a hard time appreciating. It's like we've let somebody do
something for 20 years and then now we say, oh, no, you can't use
that. And it just seems illogical in the way I'm seeing it. Now, maybe
I'm not seeing it as being --
MR. LORENZ: Let me clarify a couple of things. One is -- is --
is if we establish -- if we establish a -- an area that's going to be a
preserve, it will be managed as a preserve and there won't be -- there
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won't be wholesale mowing of it. There may be some requirements in
the future for some thinning out or some appropriate management
depending upon whether there's listed species present or not. But that
would be a preserve management plan. And we'd start out with the
current conditions with some initial treatment, whether it's exotics
removal or whether it's even in some particular cases -- and I'm kind
of looking for Barbara. But as I understand it, there has been some
areas where there was sod laid down. They went in. They busted up
the sod. And now it's still -- it's working as a viable preserve.
So that would be -- that's -- that's -- that's taking -- that's taking
an existing condition right now, turning it into a preserve and
managing it as a preserve. That's -- that's one condition.
I think the condition you're talking about in terms of code
enforcement is if -- if someone has -- has had a vegetative community
and they have come in and illegally cleared that vegetative
community, that becomes a code compliance case.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Okay. I -- I was only relating to
the pictures that were shown earlier and the comment was made that
they're out there mowing it. And we know that but, you know, and I
just wondered what our position on that is. But it -- you said from
here forward you're going to be making sure that -- that that's done.
And I don't want to belabor the point. I understand what you're trying
to -- what your objective is. I just -- I was -- I'll end it there. Thank
you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Bill, let's focus on the first
change you're suggesting. That would apply to paragraph 2 on page
15 and paragraph 2 on page 20. And it would be the one on our screen.
Does anybody on the panel have any obj ection to seeing that
modified?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: I do.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: You do?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Not objection. But the addition
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of the wildlife corridor, would that be important? Why is that --
which may include connection to off-site preserve and, you say, and
wildlife corridor or --
MR. LORENZ: Well, there -- there was a point that was made.
If you recall, I think Rich had brought it up and maybe Andy as well
that within parentheses 4, which would be on page --
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: All right. I -- I remember that.
MR. LORENZ: -- 16 there -- one of the priorities is already that.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Okay.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Any other objection?
Mr. Tuff.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Not to 2, but what are we going with
No. I?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: We're just going to -- we're going to
start where he started. Let's get 2 done, then we'll move on to the next
one.
Anybody else have any problems with 2?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: The consensus is, then, the language
should be changed as recommended in 2.
Now, let's go to 1. We have two trains of thought. One of them
is leaving 1 as staffs presented it today as the policy exists today. The
second is to change some definitional rewrite of the policy to include
references to underscoring ground cover.
Ms. Caron.
COMMISSIONER CARON: I think the policy's been working
as it's stated here and I see no reason to change it at this point.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Any other comments from staff -- from
the Planning Commission?
Mr. Tuff.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Yes. I hear that it sounds like it's not
working. And I guess I hate causing more damage by government
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messing stuffup. I don't know. I'm in fear of that in this case. And if
we just add those words that he asked for, it still allows a lot of
latitude until this line development code that was in -- that's No.2
comes on. There's nothing there and they can clarify that later. But in
the meantime you're causing severe damage to -- possibly to some
people until things are --
MS. BURGESON: I'm sorry. May I comment on that? I asked
Bruce Anderson out in the hallway --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: State your name for the record.
MS. BURGESON: Oh, I'm sorry. Barbara Burgeson with
Environmental Services.
I asked Bruce if there were any other examples or if this were the
specific case that he had issues and problems with. And he could not
come up with any other examples for problems. And in this one
specific case, we did make an exception to exclude those areas that are
pointed out. So we did come to a reduction of over two acres of
native vegetation on this one particular site to exclude those areas that
were open and weren't forested. But he could not give me an example
of another site that this would apply to.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Weeks.
MR. WEEKS: Mr. Chairman, I just want to point out something
here. I think you-all are -- I don't want to be insulting to anyone, not
you-all or any of the speakers that were here this morning -- I think
you're smart enough to know that sometimes people are standing
before you and they're representing a particular proj ect. And I want to
caution you to remember that you're talking about policies that have
broad applicability.
The particular site that's been discussed and those pictures before
this very pending rezoning application, that's under county review at
the present.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you, David, for that reminder.
MS. BURGESON: Also as discussed out in hallway, it appears
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that the Lee County definition is very similar to what we've got in our
current GMP language. And so if we were going to look at changing
it, I would want to probably talk to other counties and see how they're
utilizing it. But they utilize the same similar -- similar definition.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I'm not sure we have to go there,
Barbara, so let's just see where we stand first. Is there any -- what's
the consensus?
Mr. Schiffer.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Well, I support it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: For what?
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: The way it's worded originally
without any change.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: And Donna you do?
COMMISSIONER CARON: Same here.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Kolflat?
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: The way it is?
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: So do I.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: So do I.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Adelstein, Mr. Murray, Mr. Tuff?
COMMISSIONER TUFF: I'll stay with where I'm at.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. So it looks like the consensus is
by majority that the language stays as staffs presented it. And that's
the last -- oh, no. It's not the last issue.
One thing I forgot to do. We all received an e-mail from the
Audubon of Florida. There were some suggestions on the e-mail. I
don't know if those of you who read it, but he suggested adding some
language on Policy 623. By the way, this language has been reviewed
by staff and I understand there's no objections to it. I know that at
least one of the members of the public that was here reviewed it and
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he also -- it was Mr. Mulhere, and he didn't express any objections to
it.
So let's look at 623. And the language being added would be on
page 25 and would be after the middle of the first paragraph, the left
side line starts with, Use district. It's actually part of the words
"mixed-use district." And at that point the Audubon's suggesting add
the language, or land, slash, easement acquisition or innovative
landowner incentives.
I understand staff has no problem with this language, David, is
that -- or Bill?
MR. LORENZ: Yes. I -- I've reviewed. I'm trying to bring up
the screen, but I can't. I looked at it and it looks okay to me. It's one
of those items where I'm not sure it's really necessary, but -- but -- but
certainly it -- those are the types of things we would be looking at in
the watershed manager plans and those kinds of strategies.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. And the same policy as you
move down on the page. Actually, it's on page 27. There's Bullets 1,
2, 3, 4 and 5. There have been two suggested additions to the bullets.
Bullet 6 would read, Land or easement acquisition. And Bullet 7
would read, Landowner incentive such as transferable development
rights, tax relief and USDA grants for restoration.
Again, I understand, Bill, your department has no objection to
these?
MR. LORENZ: That's correct.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: And I don't know of any that I've heard.
Does anybody on this committee have any objection.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Well, just --
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Which one of them?
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Go ahead, Mr. Tuff.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Just the first one. He said he doesn't
see a benefit to adding it, then I don't believe we should add it. Now,
the second one he didn't weigh in whether -- well, the first one didn't
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sound like it would be helpful, but he didn't have a problem with it.
And there's a big difference to me. Same with the six and the seven, is
that helpful or is that really doesn't matter? Because then we just have
more words. What we've been trying to eliminate is verbiage and
wordage and confusion and so I'd hate to add them if it's not necessary
either.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, I think on the first one, while it
isn't needed, it does help someone reading it understand that there are
other elements out there they can do besides what's listed. So that's
why I thought any clarification, as confusing as an element as this
whole thing is, it may well enough be okay. I didn't have an objection
to it.
Mr. Murray.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Yeah. Are you finished?
MR. LORENZ: I just didn't hear him say that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, he hasn't -- he hasn't finished.
Bill hasn't finished responding on -- on six and seven. My thought
was the same thing. But, Bill, you want to respond to Mr. Tuffs
concerns?
MR. LORENZ: Well-- well, I mean, the way -- the way I
characterize it is a lot of times we can add clarifying language that for
me is -- is -- I'm already -- it doesn't clarify it for me, but if it clarifies
it for others and then that's important to put it in. So, I mean, that's --
that's -- that's really the position that I'm coming from.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: And then--
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, just let Mr. Tuff finish.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Well, the reason I bring it up is
because last time he had suggested to us that we change that wording
from benefits where before it said, does not cause damage. And, then,
so he just let it go with the flow. And we all changed our minds and
now we're back before putting it back to what it was before. And I'd
just like to make sure that he's comfortable and I'm not hearing thato
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yet, I guess. But it was okay. If we're adding verbiage and confusion,
I'm thinking we are, but that's just my opinion.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, I mean, if you have a strong
obj ection to it, Russell, you need to get it on the -- on the record. I
mean, to me it's not an issue that warrants a strong objection from me,
but it may from you or somebody else. That's what we're here to talk
about, so.
Mr. Murray.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Just in that same thing under No.
7. I think I know what a TDR is and I think I can understand USDA
grant tax relief, what kind of tax relief would be contemplated or
potential there. Is that enough to qualify by saying --
MR. LORENZ: I know that the -- one of the subcommittees for
the habitat conservation plan is looking at a possible alternative for --
for protection of RCW s with regard to if you put -- put your property
into some type of conservation easement status, that they may want to
be looking to go to the Board of County Commissioners to say that
that -- that that has a tax relief value. And if the board were to agree --
approve that, that would be an example of a tax relief.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Okay.
MR. LORENZ: But that's still in the -- that's still very much in
the kind of the talking stages at the moment.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Okay. Thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Ms. Caron.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Then I would think that something
that's just in the talking stages should not be in here now.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: That's correct.
COMMISSIONER CARON: So I would limit it to transfer--
development rights we already have that and grants for restoration.
Those are probably available, government grants.
MR. LORENZ: Correct. They would be available.
COMMISSIONER CARON: So they are done and they're
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available. So I would just suggest we take out tax relief at this point.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I think staff has indicated -- I don't think
it's a big concern either way. If that's the way it needs to go, that's
fine.
Mr. Schiffer.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Just a comment. The Growth
Management Plan is the first place something should show up and
then the talking stage. I see no problem with it in there as to leave
them that that's something that's acceptable for the GMP.
MR. LORENZ: My -- my -- my -- the way I'm reading it, it's not
-- it doesn't bind us to do that as a mechanism. It's an example of a
mechanism to consider. And when we are -- yeah, I mean, at some
level there is some consideration on it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well--
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Tax relief is a plausibility. It's
not just a word.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Does it do any damage to leave it in?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I think not.
MR. LORENZ: I don't see where it does any damage to leave it
In.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Mr. Kolflat.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLA T: Yes. Although he just
mentioned that he could clarify and understand it without any further
question -- excuse me -- obviously, somebody had to question that
sentence, this notification, that they prefer this in there. So if it makes
it more clear for someone else, I think it ought to stay in or be put in.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Well, then, let's make sure that
we're all in some kind of format for staff to know. As far as the first
one that was suggested under 623 adding the words, or land easement
acquisition or innovative landowner incentives, is it the consensus of
the board to let that go forward?
(Indicating)
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COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Except for Mr. Tuffwho says no.
On the second one, adding two Bullets 6 and 7. Six would say,
land or easement acquisition. Seven would say, Landowner
incentives, such as transferable development rights, tax relief or
USDA grants for restoration. Is there any concerns leaving that in?
None?
Mr. Tuff, you're okay with that one?
COMMISSIONER TUFF: (Indicating)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. So those two stay. And the very
last one is and it's on Policy 627 which starts on page 29 and ends on
page 30. And where it ends on No.4 there would be a new number,
No.5.
Number 5 would read, simultaneous with each watershed
management plan completion, Collier County shall develop and
implement additional means to protect wetland systems identified in
each plan for preservation -- preservation or restoration. Means to
consider include innovative landowner incentives, transferable --
transferable development rights, tax relief, land or easement
acquisition, state and federal grants and enhanced regulations. That's
a suggestion under that particular policy.
Are there any comments from the panel?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I think it's a positive thing.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Mr. Lorenz, did you have any
concerns with it?
MR. LORENZ: No. I have -- I have no concerns. Similar
discussion, I think that as we would be developing a watershed
management plan, that's the type of process or things that we would
consider, so I would see that would unfold naturally to look at those.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: My only concern was that it says
simultaneous with the watershed management plans. And I think with
knowing our process to get through amendments and things, we ought
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to look at within one year of -- of an adoption or acceptance, whatever
the watershed management plan would have to go through by the
BCC, then we would look at adopting language. Because I'm assuring
the implementation's going to be the LDC. Yeah, so --
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Development.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Would -- does that sound reasonable to
staff or do you see that as not being necessary?
MR. LORENZ: I think that would be reasonable. I think some
of it would be -- some of it would not be LDC related, but some of it
could be. So in that sense, then, probably the phasing language would
be most helpful.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Is the watershed management plan
something that's got to be adopted by the board or accepted by the
board or what's the process there? Because this just says watershed
management plan completion. That could be the day the designer puts
the last dot on the plan. We need to peg that a little bit better if this is
to be accurately applied.
MR. LORENZ: Typically and, of course, watershed planning
effort is going to be, I believe, the lead is the stormwater department,
so I'm kind of speaking for them. But typically whenever we would
do a -- a -- an effort such as this, we would be taking it to the Board of
County Commissioners for them to accept the report. And the
acceptance of the report at that particular point then gives staff
direction to take care of whatever the implementation steps would --
would be in the report or that which the board accepts. That would be
appropriate.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: So the first line cleaned up would most
likely read, within one year of acceptance of each watershed
management plan, comma, then Collier County shall develop and
implement additional means, et cetera.
Does that work? Are there any comments from the Planning
Commission in regards to this issue?
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(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Is there a consensus that this is
acceptable, then? Okay. Anybody opposed?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY : Well, just a minute --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Murray.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: -- please, if you would. Within
one year, so if somebody starts late, does that -- what is the impact on
you, if any, if -- if they were to start quite late? Does that hold up
your process? Do you have an issue, then, that hangs for you?
MR. LORENZ: When you say they will start late, meaning?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Well, late, he says within one
year. Somebody could start the 11 th month and does that impact on
you to slow you down or -- or impact in any way? I just want to find
out if it's impacted. If it's not, then I'm fine with the language.
MR. LORENZ: We would be working always towards meeting
that -- that -- that time line. So I'm -- I'm -- I'm okay with the
language. It's typically the way we set the language up for other types
of implementation --
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: That's fine. That's all I wanted
to know.
MR. LORENZ: -- mechanisms.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Fine. Thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Consensus then, David, you
understand?
MR. WEEKS: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Do we have a motion? First of
all, I believe we're done with all the cleanup of the CCME that you
were asked to bring back.
MR. WEEKS: Right.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: So with that is there a motion to
approve the CCME subj ect with -- to the staff changes that were
supplied to us as well as the discussions that resulted in changes
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during this meeting today?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Sure.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Sure. Sure means --
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Sure means I'll make the motion.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Mr. Murray so moves.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: And I'll sure too.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: And Mr. Schiffer seconds the motion.
Is there any further discussion of the CCME?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Hearing none, all those in favor signify
by saying aye.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: Aye.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Aye.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Aye.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Anybody opposed?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: No one's opposed.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Mr. Chairman, I'm going to
leave now. Thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Good day, sir.
COMMISSIONER SCHIFFER: Good job.
(Commissioner Schiffer leaves meeting)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: By the way, for the record and I just
recalled this on the FLUE and I will provide a copy of this to Ms. Ford
as the custodian of the record.
When the FLUE was approved, just we voted on it a little while
ago, I had previously stated in another meeting that I had to abstain
from the vote because of a -- maybe a perceived conflict. I work for a
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company that would be affected by language on page 42 and 43 of the
EAR Amendment, FLUE Section D-2 A, G and B, neutral lands. And
the reason for that is it references a project called Fiddler's Creek
which I am involved with. I have my abstention here and I'll provide
that to the court reporter when I leave today.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Now, let's move on to the Golden Gate
Area Master Plan.
Ms. Ford--
MR. WEEKS: Excuse me, Mr. Chairman.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, sir.
MR. WEEKS: There actually was one more item. Not on the
CCME, but it goes back to the FLUE. It goes back to Mr. Bob
Krasowski had spoken about energy conservation measures when we
were discussing the housing element.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Good point.
MR. WEEKS: And I think we discussed instead. It should be in
the future land use element. Staffs position -- Randy and I discussed
this briefly during the lunch break. And our position still simply is not
an EAR-based amendment. So if the CCPC would like to make a
recommendation, we could take that to the board, but not as specific
policy language, but as a separate recommendation to them that -- that
the county explore the, I guess, the feasibility, the appropriateness of
requiring conservation -- energy conservation measures for all new
construction.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Why would it -- we have so many
things that have influenced -- that are being influenced by this EAR.
Why would not that be an element -- an item that we could add to the
-- that applies the policy?
MR. WEEKS: Just don't know that there's a link in the EAR in
any -- any discussion of a policy or -- or concept or an issue that was
discussed in EAR that pertains to energy conservation.
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well--
MR. WEEKS: It's quite a different animal. We really don't have
any -- any existing objectives or goals or policies that pertain to that
subject matter. Again, not to suggest it's not something that warrants
that exploration, but it's just outside the scope of this process.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, if it's the consensus of the
members of this panel, could we at least highlight that as a significant
issue that needs to be addressed in the GMP at -- at some point,
whether that element fits in or however it fits?
MR. WEEKS: Absolutely.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: I think that with all the environmental
conservation energy needed issues nowadays, we could really lead the
charge and produce a very good document if somebody was willing to
look at it hard.
MR. WEEKS: Absolutely. Similar to the discussion about the
public utilities having an advisory --
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Yes.
MR. WEEKS: -- committee. Outside the scope, but,
nonetheless, we'll take it to the board at the same time.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Is that the consensus of the members?
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Yes.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay.
COMMISSIONER CARON: I think that's really an important
Issue.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Ms. Ford, I'm not sure if we've got 15
minutes or an hour and a half or an hour. Do you want us to take a
break now or do you want us to try to blow through it?
THE COURT REPORTER: Blow through.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Great. Okay. Golden Gate Area Master
Plan, page 1.
(N 0 response)
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CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 2.
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 3.
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 4.
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 5.
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 6. Mr. Weeks.
MR. WEEKS: My apologies. Back on page 3.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: You are not turning your pages after all
this.
MR. WEEKS: I was writing a note. On Policy 1.3.1 there's
some language struck through that staff would ask that -- that we keep.
I think it's important. The next to the last line after the word
"regulating" beginning with the word "to" all the way to the end of
that sentence should remain in place.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. I don't -- I don't think it hurts
anything. We've got to do that anyway. Any concerns?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Hearing none, we'll move on. We're on
page -- David, we're up to page 6. Are you good up to there?
MR. WEEKS: I'm with you, sir.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Page 7.
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 8.
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 9.
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 10.
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 11.
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(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 12.
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 13.
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 14.
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 15.
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 16.
MR. WEEKS: Mr. Chairman.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Yes, sir.
MR. WEEKS: To be consistent with the earlier discussion on the
CCME, there's about three different places in the Golden Gate Master
Plan that make reference to the drainage and stormwater management
and preserve areas and that term "benefit" is used. I'm assuming you'd
want the similar language. There's no adverse impact.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Thank you for pointing it out.
MR. WEEKS: And it appears on 16 and 17.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Absolutely. Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 17.
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 18.
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 19.
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 20.
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Page 21.
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: And then the Future Land Use Map.
Okay. Is there a motion to recommend approval of the Golden
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Gate Area Master Plan subject -- subject to the changes presented by
staff and discussion resulting in today's meeting?
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: So moved.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Motion made by Commissioner
Adelstein.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: (Indicating)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Seconded by Commissioner Tuff. Any
discussion?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: All in favor signify by saying aye.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: Aye.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Aye.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: We've already done the Immokalee
Area Master Plan so now we need to move to the Marco Island Area
Master Plan which there isn't any.
So, Ms. Ford, you did a good call. We only have the economic
element which is one page.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: There isn't anything in that
because it was removed.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Right. Do anybody -- does anybody
have any comments on the economic element?
(N 0 response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Hearing none I'll ask for motion to
recommend approval of the economic element with the changes
presented by staff here today.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: So moved.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Second.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Motion made by Commissioner
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Adelstein, seconded by Commissioner Murray. All those in favor
signify by saying aye.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLA T: Aye.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Aye.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Ms. Student, did you have an issue?
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: Yeah. On the Marco Island Master
Plan, I know there's nothing in there, but it's a total deletion of it. So it
probably would be appropriate to vote for the total deletion.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: I move to delete it.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: I'm sorry.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Marco -- okay.
MS. STUDENT-STIRLING: The myth.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. There's a motion made to delete
the Marco Island Master Plan by Commissioner Murray.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Second.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Seconded by Commissioner Adelstein.
Is there discussion?
(No response)
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Okay. Hearing none, all those in favor
signify by saying aye.
COMMISSIONER KOLFLAT: Aye.
COMMISSIONER CARON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Aye.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: Aye.
COMMISSIONER TUFF: Aye.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Marco Island Master Plan is deleted.
Now, that concludes this meeting. Before we adjourn I have a
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statement to make to Mr. Cohen and Mr. Weeks. I want to thank both
of you for the organization that you did to get this through the last five
days. It was one of the best presentations. Staff acted very
professionally, very responsive and I want everybody to know that
you did an absolute excellent job on this. You worked us through it
and I certainly do appreciate your efforts put out here today. So thank
you very much.
MR. WEEKS: Thank you. And, Commissioner, you
collectively put in an extraordinary amount of time and we likewise
appreciate it especially because we're -- we're getting paid, but you're
not. We appreciate that.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Well, we're all living here so I think we
all got something coming out of this.
COMMISSIONER MURRAY: For the love of it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: And with that, the meeting will be
adjourned.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Move to adjourn.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Oh, move to adjourn. Who's got to do
that, me or you?
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: You do it.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Good. I move to adjourn the meeting.
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN: Second.
CHAIRMAN STRAIN: Done.
*****
There being no further business for the good of the County, the
meeting was adjourned by order of the Chair at 4:40 p.m.
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COLLIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
MARK STRAIN, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH
MANAGEMENT PLAN
2006 EAR - Based Amendments
CCPC HEARING
MARCH 30, 2006
BCC HEARING
APRIL 18 & APRIL 26, 2006
Capital Improvement Element
3-23-06
PLE4Jb NOTE: STAFF HAJ ~ADDED COMlviEN7>iRY AND DJRbCTIOl\J
/IN BRACKETS) TO THIS CCYCRBCO/VLJ\;lENDEL) [ ERJ'JON OF' Tf lI.~
ELEMENT THESE STAFF ENTRIES ARE NOT TO BE CON51DEREf)
PARTS OF THE nOel IALENT ITSELF
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
GOAL 1: [Renumbered text, page 2]
TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES CONCURRENT WITH NEW
DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN OR EXCEED ADOPTED
STANDARDS FOR LEVELS OF SERVICE.
OBJECTIVE 1.1 (PUBLIC FACILITY LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS): [Revised
text, page 2]
Identify and define types of public facilities for which the County is responsible, establish
standards for levels of service for each such public facility, and determine what quantity of
additional public facilities are is needed in order to achieve and maintain the standards.
Policy 1.1.1: [Renumbered and revised text, page 2]
The County shall establish standards for levels of service for two categories of public facilities,
as follows:
Category ,A... p E.ublic facilities are facilities which appear in other elements of this
comprehensive plan, including arterial and collector roads, surface water management
systems, potable water systems, sanitary sewer systems, solid waste disposal facilities, and
parks and recreation facilities. The standards for levels of service of Category ,\ County
provided public facilities shall apply to development orders issued by the County and to the
County's annual budget, and to the appropriate individual element of this Comprehensive
Plan. The standards for levels of service of Category ^ public facilities which are not
County provided shall apply to development orders issued by the County and to the
appropriate individual element of this Comprehensive Plan, but shall not apply to the
County's annual budget.
Category B public facilities are facilities for the County's library, jail, and emergency
medical services. The standards for le';els of service of Category B public facilities shall
apply to the Count)"s annual budget, but not apply to deyelopment orders issued by the
County.
Public facilities shall include land, structures, the initial furnishings and equipment (including
ambulances, fire apparatus, and library collection materials), design, permitting, and construction
costs. Other "capital" costs, such as motor vehicles and motorized equipment, computers and
office equipment, office furnishings, and small tools are considered in the County's annual
budget, but such items are not "public facilities" for the purposes of the Growth Management
Plan, or the issuance of development orders.
Words underlined are added; words ctruok through are deleted. Words double~_e9 in red are added, and
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Capital Improvement Element
3-23-06
Policy 1.1.2: [Renumbered and revised text, page 3]
The quantity of public facilities that is needed to eliminate existing deficiencies and to meet the
needs of future growth shall be determined for each public facility by the following calculation:
Q = (S x D) - 1.
Where Q is the quantity of public facility needed,
S is the standard for level of service,
D is the demand, such as the population, and
I is the inventory of existing facilities.
B.
A.
The calculation will be used for existing demand in order to determine existing
deficiencies. The calculation will be used for projected demand in order to
determine needs of future growth. The estimates of projected demand will account
for demand that is likely to occur from previously issued development orders as
well as future growth.
The Board of County Commissioners will review all rezone requests, SRA
designation applications, conditional use petitions. and proposed amendments to
the Future Land Use Element (FLUE) affecting the overall County-Wide density or
intensity of permissible development with consideration of their impact on both the
variable "D" in the formula Q = (S x D) - I, and the overall roadway system. The
Board County Commission shall not approve any such rezone request, SRA
designation, conditional use petition, or FLUE amendment. #ii# ~~.hicU significantly
impacts either: (1) a deficient roadway segment; \'tF=t_1) the BEBn-~r..::Jlt-4'..l~
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Capital Improvement Element
3-23-06
1. Specific mitigating stipulations are approved in conjunction with the rezone or
SRA designation resolution, conditional use petition, or FLUE amendment, to
restore or maintain the Level of Service on the impacted roadway segment;
2, The adopted population standard used for calculation of "Q" in the formula Q
= (S x D) - I is amended based on appropriate data and analysis;
3. The Schedule of Capital Improvements is updated to include any necessary
projects that would support the additional public facility demand(s) created by
the rezone, SRA designation resolution, conditional use petition, or
amendment to the Future Land Use Element.
C. Significant impact is hereby defined for Section B of this Policy as generating
potential for increased County-Wide population greater than 3% of the wei!!hted
population projections for parks, solid waste, ?:ater. ::e';:0r, and drainage facilities,
greater than 3 tic, _of oeak oooulatiof! estimates _ and oroiections a~lainedlq
S~ction B above forpotable water and sanitary sewer facilities, or as generating
a volume of traffic equal to or greater than 3% of the adopted LOS standard service
volume of an impacted roadway. {CCN QUESTIONED ill, FlGURF fF VAI1f) WHFN
USfNC; Wt:/GH7'ED' POPUlATION F1GURFS CLAR/flED ;\CCORDINGlY BY INSFRTlNG
MOREACCURA TE' Rf'FERENCES' TO THE DIFFERENT IDS S7ANDARDS{
D. There are three circumstances in which the standards for levels of service are not the
exclusive determinant of need for a public facility:
1. Calculated needs for public facilities in coastal high hazard areas are subject to
all limits limitations and conditions in the Conservation and Coastal
Management and Future Land Use Elements of this Growth Management
Plan.
2, Replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities, and repair, remodeling and
renovation, will be determined by the Board of County Commissioners upon
the recommendation of the County Manager.
3. Public facilities that provide levels of service in excess of the standards
adopted in this Growth Management Plan may be constructed or acquired at
any time as long as the following conditions are met:
a. the facility does not make financially unfeasible any public facility of the
same type that is needed to achieve or maintain the standards for levels
of service adopted in this Growth Management Plan, and
b, the facility does not contradict, limit or substantially change the goals,
objectives and policies of any element of this Growth Management Plan.
Any public facility that is determined to be needed as a result of any of the factors listed in
Section Band D of this Policy shall be included in the regular Schedule of Capital Improvements
contained in this Capital Improvement Element. All capital improvement projects for such
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public facilities shall be approved in the saIne manner as the projects that are identified according
to the quantitative analysis described in Section A of this policy.
Policy 1.1.3: [Renumbered text, page 4]
The determination of location of improvements to expand public facilities will take into
consideration the projected growth patterns as identified in the County's annual population
projections. Where applicable, public facility improvements will be coordinated with the capital
facility plans of any other governmental entity providing public facilities within Collier County.
Policy 1.1.4: [Renumbered and revised text, page 4]
Public facility improvements \vithin a category are to be considered in the following order or
priority:
A. Replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities, including repair, remodeling and
renovation of facilities that contribute to achieving or maintaining levels of service.
B. New facilities that reduce or eliminate existing deficiencies in levels of service,
C. New facilities that provide the adopted levels of service for new growth during the
next five fiscal years, as updated by the annual review of fhg ~N> Capital
Improvement Element. In the event that the planned capacity of public facilities is
insufficient to serve all applicants for development orders, the capital
improvements will be scheduled in the following priority order to serve:
I. previously approved development orders permitting redevelopment,
2, previously approved development orders permitting new development,
3. new development orders permitting redevelopment, and
4. new development orders permitting new developments,
D. Improvements to existing facilities, and new facilities that significantly reduce the
operating cost of providing a service or facility.
E. New facilities that exceed the adopted levels of service for new growth during the
next five fiscal years by either:
1. providing excess public facility capacity that may be needed by future growth
beyond the next five fiscal years, or
2. providing higher quality public facilities than are contemplated in the County's
normal design criteria for such facilities.
Policy 1.1.5: [Renumbered and revised text, pages 5 and 6]
The standards for levels of service of public facilities shall be as follows:
Category LA... Ptlhlie FlH:i1itie:;
"\rtcriJ.! and 0u1l00tur rt)ar:~s, iElelu€llI1; .;tatc hi;;fi'(. a); Rut OR tfie Ih:m€la lRtra:;tatc Hi.~h':.a-y
Sj':;t0111 (rIJIS)
A.l Roadways:
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~l. Arterials and collector roads: Level of Service as indicated below on the basis of
peak hour, traffic volume:
Level of Service "E" on the following designated roads:
Reads
:\irl3€lr-t PwIIiFl~ R@ad
{$l€lI€lElA Gats Parkway
C€lsdIEltt€l FmAI{ Road
($looGlI€)tt€l Fmnl{ ReaGl
PiA€) Ri€l~o Road
~
:\irf:ilort Pb-IlliFl~ Road
.^drport Ph,;IlIin@ R06l€~
Oa':is; ~Ot:l10Vmd
(del€lc'ln Gate Paflf/:ey
Li'.'in@8teF-l Road
'/anderl9i1t ~€)agh Road
Nem
Pino Ri€l~€) Ree€l
,^.ir-port PwlliFl~ Ro@d
Pine Rid@8 R€le€l
C€lI€lsFl Gate Par-I{way
YS=44.
Colli€lr ~eWIEI':ef€;l
U~ 11
PiA8 Ri€l@lo Road
U~ 11
LJ~ 11
'3olden Gate Pmb,a;
U~ 11
~
G@I€leFl Gete Paflrsay
~aFlta ~af~are ~€lwl€l~:ar€l
Gol€!eR Gats Paflr:Jay
U~ 11
Logan ~oh,;lIi21':ard
OldLJ~ 11
COI€!0A Gate Parh'.\'ay
'/aAd8r~ilt 8aagh Rea€!
.^.ifl3€lrt Pl;lllin@l R€la€l
.'\ir-port Pt:llliF-l~ Road
Re€lie R€lad
Gl:,Jlf0hor8 Drive
Roads .From To
Airoort-Pu]]in~ Road_ US 41 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Davis Boulevard US 4l Airoort-Pullin!! Road
Golden Gate Parkway US 4l Santa Barbara Boulevard
Goodlette-Frank Road US 4l Pine Rid!!e Road
Livin!!ston Road Radio Road Irnrnokalee Road
Pine Ridge Boad__....=..-----~- US 4l_.=~=...== Lq~BQ!:!I~yJ:!!li
US 41 Collier Boulevard Lee COUf!ty
y?:flQeJ."Q.ijtJ:3~~tLR~~~!~_~=c=~_QlJ1X~h9~_QbL\~~~...c.... .....~.jJ~.._41
~2. Level of Service "D" peak hour on all other County and State (not (:1ft the FIU~:)
arterial and collector roads not on the Florida Intrastate HigllWay Svstem o-;IHS).
~ B. State and Federal Roads:
Collier County sets and adopts the LOS standards for state roads with the exception of
those on the Florida Intrastate Highway System (FillS), In Collier County. FDOT sets and
maintains the LOS for I-75. The standards for I-75 are as follows:
I-75
EXISTING
RURAL AREA
B
EXISTING
URBANIZED AREA
C
~ C~ County Surface Water Management Systems:
TRANSITIONING
URBANIZED AREA
C
~l. Future "private" developments - water quantity and quality standards as specified in
Collier County Ordinances 74-50 and 90-10,
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~2. Existing "private" developments and existing or future public drainage facilities -
those existing levels of service identified (by design storm return frequency event)
by the completed portions of the Water Management Master Plan as listed in the
Drainage/W ater Management Sub-element of the Public Facilities Element.
A4=D. County Potable Water Systems:
-~1. County systems~
County Water District = 185 gallons per capita per day
Goodland Water District = 185 gallons per capita per day
~2. City of Naples = 185 gallons per capita per day in the unincorporated service area
Everglades City = 185 gallons per capita per day in the unincorporated service area
~3. Private potable water systems:
Sewage flow design standards as identified in Policy '!-'-3.1 of the Potable Water
Sub-element of this Growth Management Plan.
M E. County Sanitary Sewer Systems:
~1. County systems:
North Sewer Service Area = 145 gallons per capita per day
South Sewer Service Area = +00 120 gallons per capita per day
Southeast Sewer Service Area = 100 and 120 gallons per capita per day
Northeast Sewer Service Area = 120 and 145 gallons per capita per day
East Central Sewer Service Area = 120 gallons per capita per day
~2. City of Naples = 145 gallons per capita per day in the unincorporated service area
~3, Private sanitary sewer systems:
Sewage flow design standards as identified in Policy '!-'-2.1 of the Sanitary Sewer
Sub-element of this Growth Management Plan.
M }-'. County Solid Waste Disposal Facilities:
~1. Two years of constructed lined cell capacity at the average disposal rate for the
previous fiY0 (5) three (3) years
~2. Ten years of permittable capacity at the average disposal rate for the previous five
~ three (3) years.
.A+.G.... County Parks and Recreation Facilities:
A=k1. Regional Park land = 2.9412 acres per 1,000/pop. (weighted)
~2, Community Park land = 1.2882 acres per 1,000/pop. (weighted unincorporated)
~3. Recreation Facilities = $210.00 $270.00 capital investment per capita
CategoFY B Public Facilities:
Bl County Library Buildings: 0.33 square feet per capita
B2
County Library Collection: 2.05 books per capita FY 10
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B3 County Jail: 0.0024 beds per capita (2.4 beds per 1000 population)
B4 County Emergency Medical Service: .000068 EMS units per capita (lUnitI15,OOO
Population)
BS County General Goyernment Buildings: 1.9 square feet per (weighted)
FIN}..NCI}..L FKA..8IBILITY
OBJECTIVE 1.2 (FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY): [Renumbered and revised text, page 7]
Provide public facilities. as described in Policy 1.1 abovt.:_,. in order to maintain adopted level of
service standards that are within the ability of the County to fund, or within the County's
authority to require others to provide. Existing facility deficiencies measured against the adopted
level of service standards will be eliminated with revenues generated by ad valorem taxes and
other intergovernmental revenues received based on economic activity. Future development will
bear a proportionate cost of facility improvements necessitated by growth. Future development's
payments may take the form of, but are not limited to, voluntary contributions for the benefit of
any public facility, impact fees, dedications of land, provision of public facilities, and future
payments of user fees, special assessments and taxes.
Policy 1.2.1: [Renumbered and revised text, page 7]
The estimated capital expenditures for all needed public facilities shall not exceed conservative
estimates of revenues from sources that are available to the County pursuant to current law.,.-aftd
which haye not been rejected by referendum, if a referendum is required to enact a source of
revenue.
Policy 1.2.1: [Renumbered and revised text, page 7]
Tho estimated Capital expenditures for all needed public facilities shall not draw oxcoed
conservatiye estimates of revenues from sources that are ayailable to the County pursuant to
current law, and which have fret been rejected by referendum, if a referendum is required to enact
a source of revenue,
Policy 1.2.2: [Renumbered and revised text, page 7]
Existing and future development shall both pay for the costs of needed public facilities. Existing
development shall pay for some or all facilities that reduce or eliminate existing deficiencies,
some or all of the replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities, and ma;' pay a portion of the
cost of facilities needed by future development but only as a last funding alternative where
impact fees are insufficient to pay for the costs of facilities attributed to future development.
Both existing and future development may have part of their costs paid by grants, entitlements or
public facilities from other levels of government and independent districts.
Policy 1.2.3:
[Renumbered text, page 7]
Policy 1.2.4: [Renumbered and revised text, page 7]
Public facilities financed by non-enterprise funds (Le., roads, surface water management, and
parks and recreation), library, emergency medical service, and jail shall be financed from current
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revenues and assets (pay as you go financing) and Revenue Bonds approved by the Board of
County Commissioners, Debt financing shall not be used to provide excess capacity in
non-enterprise public facilities unless the excess capacity is an unavoidable result of a capital
improvement that is needed to achieve or maintain standards for levels of service.
Notwithstanding other provisions of this policy, general obligation bonds approved by
referendum may be used for any public facilities to acquire capacity needed within the Schedule
of Capital Iimprovements or for excess capacity,
Policy 1.2.5:
[Renumbered text, page 7]
Policy 1.2.6: [Renumbered and revised text, page 8]
The County shall continue to collect Road Impact Fees for road facilities requiring the same level
of service standard as adopted in Policy -h l.5 of this element in order to assess new development
a pro rata share of the costs required to finance transportation improvements necessitated by such
development.
Policy 1.2.7: [Renumbered and revised text, page 8]
The County shall continue to collect impact fees for Parks and Recreation, EMS and Library
facilities requiring the same level of service standard as adopted in Policy -h 1.5 of this element in
order to assess new development a pro rata share of the costs required to finance Parks and
Recreation, EMS and Library improvements necessitated by such development.
Policy 1.2.8:
[Renumbered text, page 8]
Policy 1.2.9:
[Renumbered text, page 8]
PUBLIC EXPENDITURES: CO,\STf...L RICH Hf1ZARD AREA
OBJECTIVE 1.3 (PUBLIC EXPENDITURES: COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA)
[Renumbered and revised text, page 9]
Effective with plan implementation public expenditures in the coastal high hazard area shall be
limited to those facilities.~lsdescrjbcdin Poli~y'): Lil12JJ-d"J;;.> needed to support new development
to the extent permitted in the Future Land Use Element. In addition, public expenditures shall
include the follo'.ving categories: maintenance of existing public facilities and beach
renourishment, and may include beach, shore and waterway access.
A
J.. 1.
Maintenance of existing public facilities;
B.
Beach, shore and watenvay access;
c.
Beach renourishment.
Policy 1.3.1:
The County shall continue to expend
replacement and maintenance of public
[Renumbered and revised text, page 9]
funds within the coastal high hazard area for the
facilities identified in the Conservation and Coastal
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Management Element including. but not limited to arterial and collector roads. sanitary sewer
service systems. potable water supply systems. surface water management systems, solid waste
collection and disposal systems. natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas. and parks and
recreation facilities.
Policy 1.3.2: [Renumbered and revised text, page 9]
Within the coastal high hazard area. +lhe calculated needs for public facilities. as represented in
the Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR) and the Five Year Schedule of Capital
Improvements. will be based on the County's adopted level of service standards and projections
of future growth allowed by the projections \yithin tho coastal high hazard area. The Future Land
Use Element. limits RC',y residential development (thus obligations for infrastructure
expenditures) to a maximum of four d':;elling units per gross acre within portions of the coastal
high hazard area.
Policy 1.3.3: [Renumbered and revised text, page 9]
The County shall continue to ifts.Hfe support public that access to beaches, shores and waterways:.
remain available to the pliblic and \.yill develop a program to expand the availability of such
including funding options for acquisition
PROVIDE NEEDED I~fPROVEMENTS
OBJECTIVE M (PROVIDE NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS): [Renumbered and revised
text, page 10]
The County shall coordinate its land use planning and decisions with its plans for public facility
capital improvements,--- as described 10 Policy) .1 ab~ by providing needed capital
improvements for replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities, eliminating existing
deficiencies, and future development and redevelopment caused by previously issued and new
development orders.
Policy M.l:
[Renumbered text, page 10]
Policy M.2: [Renumbered and revised text, page 10]
All Category A public facility capital improvements shall be consistent with the goals, objectives
and policies of the appropriate individual element of this Growth Management Plan.
Policy M.3: [Renumbered and revised text, page 10]
The County shall include in the capital appropriations of its annual budget all the public facility
projects listed in the Schedule of Capital Improvements for expenditures during the appropriate
fiscal year. Pr0jeets h'1r '.yhiefi aJ'1JJr0f1natl@R,~ ha';e ~eel'l ma€le if] the aflR:'lal !;JM€I;et ';;111 Rot 00
mmw;e€l onee the:,' ha';e 0een relie€lufHJI9 f(-H the i:::;ElafJee of a fiRal :,i(0 de';eloflmel9t r1aR, fiRal
filar, €Jr I"lElil€liM; flerr19it. The Com'ltj' :;hall inelmle iR tfie 0af"lltaJ af"lflruf-Jriation:; of it; tiftftElaJ
t<lu€l;et afl@itioRal flElblie beility f1rujerr:; tfiat euftform In Poliey' 1.1.2 (R.2) tine! Poliej 1.1.1 (e)
afta (E). ICCP( QliESTlONED WHE7HER IHIS t.N!R} ('ONFUCn WillI Nt. ~~ UIRECT/UN!O PilSH
CERTAIN TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS OU! IWn YEARS ('fARIFfED ACCOIWfNGfy/
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Policy lA.4: [Renumbered and revised text, page 10]
The County shall determine, prior to the issuance of final site development plans, final plats and
building permits whether or not there is sufficient capacity of Category LA.. public facilities to meet
the standards for levels of service for existing population and the proposed development. No
final site development plan, final plat, or building permit shall be issued unless the levels of
service for the resulting development will aehie',c r!.l~tj_~)L~~<::~~<J the standards in Policy -!-:-1.5
Category A Public Facilities, and meet or exceed the requirements for Concurrency Management
as outlined in the policies within Objective -!-:-5 of this element are m.et.
Policy lA.S: [Renumbered and revised text, page 10]
Public facilities and services provided by Collier County with public funds in accordance with
the 5-year Schedule of Capital Improvements in this Capital Improvements Element will be
limited to Service Areas established within the boundaries designated on Figure PW - l, "Collier
County Water District Boundaries", and Figure PW - 2, "Existing and Future Potable Water
Service Areas", in the Potable Water Sub-Element of the Public Facilities Element, and on
Figure SS-l, "Collier County Sewer District Boundaries", and Figure SS-2, "Existing and Future
Sewer Service Areas", in the Sanitary Sewer Sub-Element of the Public Facilities Element.
/PL-1('FHOIJ)LR lLxr Pri(ll In winlJliol! (Ii these (iIY!P (//!/elldll/(JIlLI IIIe Wale I (/lId
Wastell/ater Mastel Plan!.I) lVill he rel'Iled Ihis I//([\ resllll In Ihe neutio/l of IIU.!I'I' \/lhllreal,
resulting ill the fleer! 1m I/WIC /I/(IPS ill lite (iM I' If so, tlze appropriate sub-elements wiLl he
I7wchfied as well (/\ ji,<;ure references in this polic) / Road improvements will be provided as
designated on the Schedule of Capital Improvements appearing in ~ this Capital Improvement
Element. All other public facilities and service types will be provided on a County-Wide
availability basis.
Policy 4.6
{he ~ountv shall ells~lfe thaLp_ltlJJJ.\:o1~_lunlkd=.=.bJ:lll~ ar~)_ublrcl~ funded develoo111ent
activities are carried out in a manner that derllQ!.l:iliill~,,_J2~~lj2Jactl.c,:e tu nIi..Qi..r!:!if..e_tht::J~!:Jifu-"
QI'QJ2ertv. and fe-building _ cust froll!_ the ndfe~ts=Jrs~r!l~JlurriL:ane". n flo()din~ . natura! 'lD_Ll
technological di~a"t~r events. BcstJlractice erfl)rJ~.._!pa'y lI1ClLld~,J.1ut <!!:~n~tJ)t-'lWlll~LUg.
cl. Construction above the nood plain~
~ Maintaining a [2rutective LOnerU! wildfire miti@.on:
'-. Dl~l.htLiy..!l...Qr ull-sit_efJerrIlaneJlL~JJ.~.rators or ~elll.ROlarygencratur eme~el1l: \~_<'LS2!.!!!~L:_t!<:-HI
Il()iIll~
l.L Beach and dune restoratIOn, re-nou'-L.sjllllt:.nLol ~ll!(:'rgell(;YJ~L\Jt(:'~t! \is'actlCJllS to Inu~
the _l~b..llit~~..fr:Q!~~~~.!ili..;
1;;.. Ernc~encv road re~rs;).miJ""
L Reoair and/or It])]acement ol.....Qll..t)lrcJy OWlleu docklIlg lacilrlres. J2i.!!1.1rrg areas. and sea
~.<:t11!i.
{POUC> 4.0 i\lWFn fOf/OW/M; Rf-,Cf-,NI RfV/"10NS Iii ('CMI lOR (lAN' fN1FR/\/lll CO,VSISlfNC}
P[IRPOSE)'I
CONCURRENCY MANACE1\fENT
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OBJECTIVE 1.5 (CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT): [Renumbered and revised text, page 11]
To ensure that public facilities~asdescribed in Poli<.;y' 1.1 <.!l:)ll V_Cc', and services needed to support
development are available concurrent with the impacts of such development, the County's
Concurrency Management System shall be consistent with ChalDtn 163, Part IT, Florida Statutes
and Rule 9J-5,0055, Florida Administrative Code. The County shall establish a regulatory and
monitoring program to ensure the scheduling, funding and timdy construction of Category ,\
public facilities concurrent with, or prior to, the issuance of a finIal site_development plan, final
plat or a building permit to achieve and maintain adopted level of service standards.
Policy 1.5.1:
[Renumbered l~ext, page 11]
Policy 1.5.2: [Renumbered and revised text, page 11]
The concurrency requirement for the Parks and Recreation Level of Service Standards of this
Growth Management Plan will be achieved or maintained if anyone ,of the following standards
of the Concurrency Management System af@ !!? met:
A. Compliance with anyone of the standards set forth in POll icy -J-.:.5.l A, Band C is
met; or
B. At the time the final site development plan, final plat or bui ldmg permit is issued,
the necessary facilities and services are the subject of a bind'ing executed contract
which provides for commencement of actual construction of \tht: required facilities
within one year of the issuance of the final site developmer,lt ~11an, final plat or
building permit; or
C. The necessary facilities and services are guaranteed in an enforcl'~at lIe development
agreement which requires the commencement of the actual com,truction of the
facilities within one year of the issuance of the applicable final site development
plan, final plat, or building permit. An enforceable developmenlt agreement may
include, but is not limited to, development agreements purst.lant to Section
163.3220, Florida Statutes, or an agreement or development order li.ssued pursuant
to Chapter 380, Florida Statutes.
Policy 1.5.3: [Renumbered and revised tex\t, page 12]
The concurrency requirement of the Transportation Level of Service Standards of the Growth
Management Plan will be achieved or maintained if anyone of the following standards of the
Concurrency Management System is met:
A. The necessary facilities and services are in place at the time a final site
development plan, final plat or building permit is issued; or
B. The necessary facilities and services are under construction or the contract for such
facilities and services has been ~ ~<:i:i,,=_acct:Qled. __ and----"LLl!.Y_~'=:_~!!~'::t h;L- all
~-ties at the time a final site development plan, final plat or building permit is
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issued; or {CCPC QUt'ST/ONt'D liSt OF 'fllF lERM "U...T {} roo ARC'HAf( Of? ST/U
VAUD I'OLJA} CHANGf;!) ACCORDINGLY!
C. The necessary facilities and services are ""nd~_~()J?!.!:.~ct.i1L:J,1~1_tJ~LC9,Q~tl~~[~g.gD in the
first or second year of the Schedule of Capital Improvements, and the Collier
County Annual Budget adopted following each AUIR reflec!s the 1'.L01~~t~. seU~U:1l1
in the first vear uLthe AUIR_ at the tlRH:~- a flnaJ;112 tlc"elopc:ent plan,-ftttct+'phtt or
0Eiil€iift.; Flcrmit is isslied; or I(CI'( QUL'UlONFD WHFIfit.R 'fHlS ['.lVIRY C(}NfoI.l(T~
WffH VI-It 01 R LerrO;\! TO q PUSH' CFRIA IN {RA ,\,oSPOR/ A llO.V {'!?O! [.( I' (l(' I tWO
riA!?" (IA!?/FlfD A(( 'O!? !) I;\!( ;[}I
D. The necessary facilities and services are Hl tMe fir:t or "cc()lId==J~=#f k1D~J
Cl!l1S11JL~'(H!D_()r J.1Ud~L contract pur~.lli!.ll..l\J.-_;J FDOT 5- Y ear Work Program ~
k-H12 a finaJ;ite dz\elo13l1'1eBI plan, fiRal13lal M ~mildin.; fleITfiit-i'-r~; or
ICC(>( QUST/ON/I) IVflr7HER IH!" FiV7R}' (ONFUCfS WlIH iV/V n{R!-( nO\1 10
{'{"If (FHT\/\ m\;V\!'ORT'l1fO\ f'fWJF( T" 0(11 nvn If~R\ (1,1.fW'ffJ)
\( 'CORnr,iI/(;/l/
E. The final local development order is for a project located within a TCEA or TCMA
designated pursuant to this Plan and meets the applicable requirements of Policies
5.3:1 through 5,&1 of the Transportation Elemenh~Ql
F. The necessary facilities and services are the subject of a binding commitment with
the developer to contribute fair share funding as provided for in Policy 5.9~ of the
Transportation Element, if applicable, or to construct the needed facilities.
Policy 1.5.4: [Renumbered and revised text, page 12]
The County shall continue to implement a Concurrency Management System, as identified in
Division Sections ~ 6.02.02 and 10.02.07 of the Collier County Land Development Code,
which shall include a regulatory program and monitoring system consistent with this Growth
Management Plan and consistent specifically with the policies under Objective -!-:-5 of this Capital
Improvement Element. The monitoring system shall enable the County to determine whether it
is adhering to the adopted Level of Service Standards and Schedule of Capital Improvements.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IMPLEMENTATION
SCHEDULE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS [Revised text, page 13]
The Schedule of Capital Improvements on the following pages will eliminate eXIstmg
deficiencies, replace obsolete or worn out facilities, and make available adequate facilities for
future growth.
Each project is numbered and named, and its estImate of Droiected cost during each of the next
five fiscal years is shown in thousands of dollars (000). The month and year for actual
commencement of construction and the month and year each project will be completed (in
service) t"i ~~ indicated,
Each project in Category '^L is consistent with the level of service standards as identified within
this element and the appropriate individual element of this Growth Management Plan,
Each project in Category B is consistent with the le'.'el of service standards as identified 'lIithin
this element. Optional elements '.vere not developed for Category B facilities.
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PROGRAMS TO ENSURE IMPLEMENTATION
[Renumbered and revised text, pages 28-3()'
Through continued implementation of adopted land development regulations the following
programs have been implemented to ensure that the goals, objectives and policies established in
~ tl1!S Capital Improvement Element will be achieved or exceeded,
1. Development Order Review
As part of the review of all applications for final site development plans, final plats, and building
permits, the County will determine whether or not there will be sufficient capacity of Category ,A"
public facilities,- as described in pol19' l-L'<:!Qov~.". to meet the standards for levels of service for
the existing population and for the proposed development in accordance with the requirements of
the Concurrency Management System. As part of the review for all development orders other
than final site development plans, final plats, and building permits. for those having negative
impacts on Category ,A.. public facilities other than final site development plans, final plats,
building permits, the County will determine whether or not sufficient capacity of Category ",,\"
public facilities are planned for construction concurrent with the impacts on levels of service that
will be created by the proposed development during the next five fiscal years.
2. Impact Fees
Impact Fee Ordinances will require the same standard for the level of service as is required by
Policy hl.5.
3. Annual Budget
The annual budget will include in its capital appropriations all projects in the Schedule of Capital
Improvements that are planned for expenditures during the next fiscal year.
4. Semi:annual Report
The mandatory semi:annual report to the Florida Department of Community Affairs: concerning
amendments to the comprehensive plan due to emergencies, developments of regional impact~
and selected small developments: will report on identify changes, if any, to adopted goals,
objectives and policies in ~ tt!!S Capital Improvement Element.
5. Update of Capital Improvement Element
The monitoring of~ and adjustment to~ ~. Uus Capital Improvement Element is an ongoing
process necessitated by changing conditions to meet the changing conditions mu~;t be an ongoing
process. Beginning ffi no later than August of each year, the element will be updated in
conjunction with the County's budget process and the release of the official BEBR population
estimates and projections, The update will include:
.j:6. Revision of population projections;
~B. Updates of facility inventory;
~k. Update of unit costs;
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412. Update of facilities requirements analysis to project 10 year needs (by fiscal year) in
order to program projects to meet the service standards;
~E. Update of revenue forecasts in order to evaluate financial feasibility and the
County's ability to finance capital improvements needed to meet the
Service standards;
~f. Revise and develop capital improvement projects for the next five years. The first
year's schedule of projects will be incorporated into the County's budget effective
October 1 st; and,
;;;z,g. Update of the public school and health facilities analysis.
6. Concurrency Management System
The County has established a Concurrency Management System by adoption of the Adequate
Public Facilities Ordinance, as amended. The system consists of the following components:
A. The Annual Update and Inventory Report on Public Facilities (AUIR) on the
capacity and levels of service of public facilities. as described ill Polil,]!_lJ_~~~
compared to the standards for levels of service adopted in Policy -1-:- 1.5 of this
Element. The AUIR summarizes the actual capacity of existing public facilities and
forecasts the capacity of existing and planned public facilities for each of the five
succeeding fiscal years. For the purposes of long range capital facility planning, a
ten year forecast of projected needed capacity is also done, These forecasts are
based on the most recently updated Schedule of Capital Improvements in this
Capital Improvement Element. +he Notwithstanding any other provisions in ~
this Capital Improvement Element. the annual approval of the AUIR and the
identified needed projects and revenues by the Board of County Commissioners
constitutes evidence of the capacity and levels of service of Category ,\ public
facilities for the purpose of issuing development orders during the 12 months
following the approval of the AUIR, The AUIR will go into effect immediately
upon approval by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners,
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B. Public facility capacity review, The County shall use the procedures specified in
Implementation Programs 1 and 6 to enforce the requirements of Policies -1-:-5.1,
-1-:-5.2 and -1-:-5,3 of this Element.
C. Review of changes in planned capacity of public facilities. The County shall
review each amendment to this Capital Improvement Element in particular any
changes in standards for levels of service and changes in the Schedule of Capital
Improvements in order to enforce the policies of this Element.
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D. Concurrency Management Implementation Strategies. The County shall annually
review the Concurrency Management Implementation Strategies that are
incorporated in this Capital Improvement Element:
1. Standards for levels of service are applied within appropriate geographical
areas of the County. Standards for County-Wide public facilities are
applied to development orders based on levels of service throughout the
County,
2, Standards for public facilities that serve less than the entire County are
applied to development orders on the basis of levels of service within
assigned areas.
3, Levels of service are compared to adopted standards on an annual basis,
Annual monitoring is used, rather than case-by-case monitoring, for the
following reasons:
a. annual monitoring corresponds to annual expenditures for capital
improvements during the County's fiscal year; and
b. annual monitoring covers seasonal variations in levels of service.
7. Second 5 yeaF Third Evaluation and Appraisal Report
The required second 5 year third Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) will address the
implementation of the goals, objectives and policies of ~ till,) Capital Improvement Element.
The monitoring procedures necessary to enable the completion of the ~ third evaluation
include:
A. Review of annual reports of the Concurrency Management System, as set forth in
p~lr:1;rapl1 SectiCH] 6 above;
B, Review of semi=annual reports to DCA concerning amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan, as set forth in para;rElr'lh S_~ctiQJ! 4 above; and
C. Review of annual updates of this Capital Improvement Element, including updated
supporting documents.
EAR-CIE CCPC Final 3-23-06
G: Camp, EAR Amendment Modifications, ccpe Final
3-23-06
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COSTS AND REVENUES BY TYPE OF PUBLIC FACILITY
2-23-06
The table below itemizes the types of public facilities and the sources of revenue. The center column
contains the 5- Year amount of facility revenues. The right column is a calculation of expenses versus
revenues for each type of public facility. All deficits are accumulated as a subtotal. The subtotal
deficit is the source of additional revenue utilized by Collier County to fund the deficit in order to
maintain the levels of service standards as referenced in the Capital Improvement Element.
ROAD PROJECTS $823,244,000
Less Revenues:
Gas Tax Revenue 107,032,000
Impact Fee Revenue, including Ave Maria 201,280,000
Carry Forward, including Bonds 298,016,000
GrantslReimbursements 34,405,000
General Fund 134,791,000
COA 47,720,000 $823,244,000
Balance $0
PARKS & RECREATION PROJECTS $227,765,231
Less Revenues:
Impact Fee Revenue (bonds, cash & loans) 52,347,731
TDC Funds, including Vanderbilt Garage 6,017,500
Ad Valorem 29,200,000
SFWMD Dedication 128,000,000
Airport Dedication 1,400,000
County-owned Fairgrounds 10,800,000 $227,765,231
Balance $0
STORMW A TER & DRAINAGE PROJECTS $42,725,000
Less Revenues:
Ad Valorem: $40,725,000
(FY06-10 from Stormwater Utility -
@ 0.15 Mills per year - est.)
Big Cypress BasinlSWFMD $2,000,000 $42,725,000
Balance $0
POTABLE WATER PROJECTS
Impact FeeslRevenue Bonds *
Balance $0
SEWER PROJECTS
Less Revenues:
Impact Fees/Revenue Bonds *
Balance $0
SOLID WASTE PROJECTS $11 ,859
Less Revenues:
User Fees $11,859
Balance $0
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NEW TABLE
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PLEASE NOTE: STAFF HAS ADDflJ COMMENTARY AND DIRECTION
{IN BRACKETS! TO THIS CCPC-RECOMMENDED VERSION OF THIS
ELEMENT. THESE STAFF ENTRIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSIDERED
PARTS OF THE DOCUMENT ITSELF.
[ccpe QUESTIONED WHETHER mE TERMS, "ACCEPTABLE' AND "ADOPTED" ARE
APPROPRIATEL Y USED WHEREVER THEY APPEAR BOTH TERMS WERE STUDIED AND
REVISIONS WERE MADE ACCORDINGLYl
[CCPC QUESTIONED WHETHER mE TERMS 'ENSURE" AND 'ENCOURAGE" ARE<,
APPROPRIATELY USED WHEREVER THEY APPEAR BOTH 'TERMS WERE STUDIED AND
REVISIONS WERE MADI~ ACCORDINGLY I
1. Land Use Issues
[Revised text, page 6]
The Transportation Element is closely related to the Future Land Use Element. It has
long been the pattern that the development of land necessitates improvements and
expansion to the transportation system. The two elements are so closely tied, in fact, that
changes or shifts in the land use patterns can drastically impact the performance of the
roadway system. It is for that reason that the County requires most land development
proposals (e.g., DRI, rezone and provisional conditional use requests) to submit a Traffic
Impact Statement. An analysis of the proposal's impact is prepared and submitted to the
recommending and approving authorities,
As an alternative to this pattern of demand driving the transportation system
improvements, the County has begun to explore ways to have the roadway system guide
the patterns and densities of development. The County can determine the type of
roadway system it wishes to maintain at the adopted level of service and then take steps
to permit the type of land uses that will be consistent with that system. In this way, the
County will be in a better position to keep the demand for transportation services from
outstripping the supply of the roadway system.
The County has also recognized the importance of good site planning as it relates to a
projec(s ingress and egress from the major roadway system. Inadequate control of
access points, median openings and signalized intersections can accelerate the
deterioration of the systems overall level of service just as fast as the increases in traffic
volumes. The County has developed and adopted policies to control the number, location
and type of access points to the road network. These policies are based on the Collier
County Access Management Control Policy (Resolution No. 92-42) and follow-up
Resolution No, 01-2461, and existing road and land use conditions. and are outlined in
Section 4,04.02 ffi of the Land Development Code. ,^..n access management plan map
exists for eaeh mixed use actiyity center. The purpose of the access management plans is
to minimize the ad'lerse impacts to safety, capacity and operating conditions of the
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roadways, while proyiding adeql:1lxte access to those properties. }..ccess points on state
controlled roads are subject to approval by the Florida Department of Traflsportation,
~~. Marco Island Airport Impacts
I Corrected numbering error, page 7]
D. IMPLENTATION STRATEGY
[Revised text, page 9]
As part of the Transportation Element, the County established minimum acceptable level
of service standards on the existing highway system. For County facilities, the level of
service standard to be maintained is "D" or "E" as measured on a peak hour basis.
Several County and State facilities have been given a minimum LOS "E" standard.
To maintain the adopted LOS on roadways, the County has implemented a concurrency
management regulatory program that ties issuance of development orders to the
demonstration of adequate capacity on all roadway segments that would be significantly
impacted by new development. In summary this program maintains an inventory of the
following for each arterial and collector roadway segment:
. Actual traffic on each segment as determined through an annual traffic counting
program.
· The peak hour service capacity as determined by engineering analyses performed by
the Transportation Division, and
· Capacity that will be used by new development for which a Certificate of Adequate
Public Facilities has been issued.
In order to prevent sudden unanticipated LOS failures, the County will adopted, within
one year or sooner, a "real time" "checkbook accounting" concurrency management
process on February 1 L 2004,
See the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance Requirements (Division 3.15 Sections
6,02.00 and 10.02.07 of the Land Development Code) for details of this process.
1. Monitoring [Revised text, page 9]
Division 3.15 Section 6.02.00 of the Land Development Code is also known as the
Collier County Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance V.PFO) Requirements. It describes
the annual count program done on County roads to determine their annual average daily
traffic (AADT). It describes how the relationship between that AADT and the segment's
adopted level of service (LOS) standard determines the road segment's level of service.
The current levels of service at which road segments are operating are reported annually
in the Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR). This report indicates which
segments are operating at levels of service worse than their adopted standard LOS. It
also contains predictions of when certain segments will reach levels of service that
exceed their adopted standard LOS. Although traffic volumes are expressed as AADT,
LOS calculations are done to ensure adequate levels of service. Peak season, peak hour
traffic conditions are skewed in Collier County because of the heavy influx of seasonal
residents and tourists. As such, it is deemed an inappropriate and unreasonable
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imposition on taxpayers to provide a roadway system designed for the peak of the peak
season. Therefore, the LOS calculations are based on traffic conditions experienced for
10 months of the year with the peak seasonal and tourist months of February and March
omitted from the analysis,
Introduction:
[New text, page 10,11]
The Transportation Element establishes policies for the movement of people. goods. and
vehicles throughout unincorporated Collier County.
Collier County seeks to provide a multimodal transportation system that is safe. cost-
effective to construct and maintain. accessible to all residents and visitors. energy-
efficient. and capable of serving both existing and future travel demand. The County's
transportation system must be compatible with and support the goals. obiectives and
policies of the Future Land Use Element and the other Elements of the Collier County
Growth Management Plan (GMP).
The Collier County Transportation Element meets the requirements of Chapter 163. Part
II. Florida Statutes (FS), the "Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land
Development Act." and the Florida Department of Community Affairs Rule 91-5.019.
Florida Administrative Code (FAC), The County has coordinated this Transportation
Element with the Long Range Transportation Plan of the Collier County Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO),
As noted above. the Transportation Element addresses the movement of people and
goods around Collier County. This Element is comprehensive and far-reaching.
addressing the variety of transportation modes available to Collier County residents. It
also addresses a variety of transportation issues. The Element includes Obiectives and
Policies related to the following topic areas:
. Maintaining the County's maior roadways at an acceptable Level of
Service.
· The commitment to making roadway improvements in accordance with a
Five- Year Work Program.
. The protection and acquisition of future rights-of-way (ROW),
. Providing for the safe and convenient movement of pedestrians and non-
motorized vehicles,
. Coordinating the development of the transportation system with the Future
Land Use Map (FLUM) of this GMP.
· Coordinating the development of the transportation system with the
transportation plans of neighboring iurisdictions,
. Providing for safe and convenient access between adioining properties and
€f1:;tIriM;_J~QcOL1@g!ru~, safe and convenient traffic circulation within and
between future developments.
. Establishing and maintaining a "Checkbook" Concurrency Management
System.
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· Developing and operating a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.
· Encouraging safe and efficient travel in rural areas of the County.
· Maintaining County-owned airport properties and operations,
· Encouraging the safe and efficient use of County transit services.
GOAL 1: [Renumbered text, page 11]
TO PLAN FOR, DEVELOP AND OPERATE A SAFE, EFFICIENT, AND COST
EFFECTIVE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES FOR BOTH
THE MOTORIZED AND NON-MOTORIZED MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE AND
GOODS THROUGHOUT COLLIER COUNTY.
OBJECTIVE 1:
[Revised text, page 11]
The County will maintain the major roadway system at an acceptable Level of Service by
implementing improvements as identified in the Aannual Update and Inventory Report
{AUIR} or by working directly with other responsible jurisdictions to implement needed
improvements to their facilities.
Policy 1.1:
[Revised text, page 11]
The County will annually adopt a Schedule of Capital Improvements.. covering a period
fm IlQJ less than five (5) years, which shall include those projects needed to maintain the
County's roadway network at the adopted Level of Service standard,
Policy 1.2:
[Revised text, page 11]
The County shall annually appropriate the funds ffi for the ensuing fiscal year that are
necessary to accommodate those phases of transportation improvement projects listed in
the first year of the Five Year Schedule of Capital Improvements. Programming decisions
are shall be based on the AUIR, and shall be annually incorporated in the Five Year
Schedule of Capital Improvements, as contained in the Capital Improvement Element
{CIE} of this Growth Management Plan.
Policy 1.3:
[Revised text, page 11, 12]
County arterial and collector roads as well as State highways not on the Florida Intrastate
Highway System (FIHS) shall be maintained at Level of Service "D" or better as
addressed in para,;:raph Ci 1 t.lli; Imolementatioll Strategy of the Transportation Element
except:
I Corrected reference direction, page III
Level of Service "E" or better shall be maintained on the following designated roadways,
Roads
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Davis Boulevard
Golden Gate Parkway
Goodlette- Frank Road
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Pine Ridg:e Road
US 41
Vanderbilt Beach Road
US 41
US 41
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Radio Road
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Airport-Pulling Road
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Pine Ridge Road
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US 4l
Collier Boulevard
Gulfshore Drive
Golden Gate Park?:ay
Log:an Boulevard
Lee COllntv Old l.!S 11
US 4l
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REPLACED ACCOR{)fNc;rr/
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Radio Hoetd
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Lcvcl of Service "D" or better shall be maintaiaed on all other county and state arterial
and collector roads.
The Collier County Transportation Division shall determine the traffic volumes that
correspond to the different LOS thresholds on county roads, The Transportation Division
shall install, as funds permit, permanent traffic count stations to better identify traffic
characteristics of county roads. Based on the traffic count data the Transportation
Division shall develop a financially feasible Roads component for the Capital
Improvement Program of the CIE.
Policy 1.4:
OBJECTIVE 2:
[No change to text, page 12]
[Revised text, page 12]
The County wilt shall maintain the adopted Level of Service standard as provided for in
Policy 1.3 by making the improvements identified on the Five (5) Year Work Program.
Policy 2.1:
[Revised text, page 12]
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The County shall include in its Five Year Schedule of Capital Improvements t..vithin the
Capital Improvement Element} those projects identified in the Five (5) Year Work
Program that are necessary to maintain the adopted Level of Service on the roads
identified on the Fi'/e (5) Year '}fork Program County roadways,
Policy 2.2:
[Revised text, page 12]
The County shall annually appropriate the funds necessary to implement those pro )jects
shown in the ffirst year.) of the Five Year Schedule of Capital Improvements.
OBJECTIVE 3:
[Revised text, page 12j
The County shall provide for the protection and acquisition of existing and future righi~-
of-ways based upon improvement proiects identified within the Five Year Work Program
and/or the Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO's) adopted Long:
Range Transportation Plan,
Policy 3.1:
[Revised text, page 12]
The County has implemented and maintains an advanced Right-of-Way Preservation and
Acquisition Program.
Policy 3.2:
[Revised text, page 12]
The County shall continue to includes funding specifically earmarked for use in the
advanced Right-of-Way Acquisition Program in its annual Capital Improvement Element
funding specifically earmarked for use in an advanced Right of \Vay ,^..cquisition
Program. Studies shall be conducted periodically to identify the long.:range right-of way
needs of the transportation system based on buildout. Following their, completion of
these studies, the Transportation Administrator will present a program of funding that
includes actions necessary to protect and acquire needed right-of-way.
Policy 3.3:
[Revised text, page 12]
The County shall acquire ~ sufficient amount of right-of-way to facilitate art~rial.<!11Q
COll~,=,--tOl~J~=,-ad~~Jl no less than a cross section of six (6) traffic lanes, appropriate turn
lanes, medians, bicycle and pedestrian features, drainage canals, aftti ~ shoulder sufficient
for pull offs~ and landscaping areas. Exceptions to the right-of-way standard may be
considered when it can be demonstrated, through a traffic capacity analysis, that the
maximum number of lanes at build-out will be less than the standard,
[CCPC QUESTIONED WHETHER THIS ENTRY LACKS AN ACCURATE REFERENCE TO CERTAIN
TYPES OF ROADWAYS - REFERENCE INSERTED ACCORDINGLY]
Policy 3.4:
[Revised text, page 13]
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Collier County shall acquire rights-of-way for transportation improvements in fee simple,
unless otherwise determined appropriate by the BbG Board of County Commissioners
based upon g recommendation e:f from the Transportation Administrator.
OBJECTIVE 4:
[Revised text, page 13]
The County shall provide for the safe and convenient movement of pedestrians, aBtl
motorized and non-motorized vehicles through the implementation of the Collier County
Comprehensive Pathway~ Plan.
Policy 4.1:
[Revised text, page 13]
The County shall, incorporate the Collier County Comprehensive Pathway~ Plan into this
Transportation Element by reference and [the Collier MetroDolitan Plannin2: Omanization
(MPO)] shall periodically update the Pathways Plan as needed,
Policy ~.2:
[R€~:i8etl text, page H]
The O"llief C0UIlty T.raIlsfl€lrtati€ln S8f\'ie€s Di':i3i0Il shall flf0':is8 f€lf 8UflflOft 88r.:i@88,
aIlS f€Semr€0S ';;ithiIl ill the C0Hi@r C0uRty Metr0fl0Iit[LR PlaRIliRg OfgaRizati0R iR 0fS€f
t€l @@€lrsiRate imfllemeRt the Rieyele,PesestriaR Pr0,;ram flr0visi0Rs 0f the C€lllief C0tIRtV
C0mfl.reheRsiye Patk;:ays Phm.
[CCPC QUESTIONED WHETHER THIS ENTRY ACCURATELY IDENTIFIES THE APPROPRIATE
AGENCY WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PATHWAYS PLAN - EDITED &
NUNUMBERED BELOW ACCORDINGLy!
Policy 4.3~:
[Revised text, page 13]
The County shall provide an interconnected and continuous bicycle and pedestrian
system by making constructing the improvements identified on the ~ 2030 Pathway
Facilities Map series as funds permit.
[Ccpe DECIDED THIS ENTRY READS BEST IF THE ENDING PHRASE, "AS FUNDS PERMIT"
STAYS IN CONTEXT- PREVIOUSLY REMOVED PHRASE RETURNED AND DATE CHANGED/
Policy 4.4J:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 13]
The County' s pathway~ construction program should shall be consistent with the
Comprehensive Pathway~ Plan to the maximum extent feasible. The Patlr:.'ay~ ,\0.':is0f)
C0mmittee shall, to the maximum e;~teIlt fea.;ible, plw:i0.e r€€0t19.1'fliRdatiow: em the
eh@ie@ 0f ~ flmje€ts to be iRelu0.€a in the patlr.vay~ e0fi:;tnieti0R ]3m,;rafi1, [ma as v:ell
92 the 0rser ifi '::hieh the:,' :;ueh ]3r0 ieets are ~ €0fistr.Jeted,
Policy 4.~:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 13]
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added; words double 0tr~gl' tl'lf@(,I~i;:t in red are deleted - both since 2-23-06 version.
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The County shall annually adopt a 5 Year Pathway~ Work Program. which establishes
pathway priorities, including proiects to retrofit existing streets to accommodate bicycles
and pedestrians.
Policy 4.5~:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 13]
The County shall, to the greatest extent possible, identify state and federal funds and
provide local funds for the implementation of the 5 Year Pathway~ Work Program,
Policy 4.~:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 13]
The County shall provide for the safe movement of non-motorized vehicles through
implementation of its Land Development Code and highway design standards ordinances
and shall incorporate eeHl bike lanes, sidewalks and pathways.. as deemed appropriate.. in
new construction and reconstruction of roadways,
Policy 4. 7~:
[Renumbered text, page 13]
The County shall incorporate bike lanes in roadway resurfacing projects as is physically
possible and will not result in a safety or operational problem.
Policy 4.~:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 14]
The County shall follow the most current bicycle and pedestrian facilities design and
construction standards.. as developed by the Florida Department of Transportation.. 10 tHe
€i~hjftt.. ',':HieH i:; ~hy:)ieallj' €tft€\ :;af-'€\j' ~O:;,;i0]e.
jCCPC QUESTIONED WHETHER ENTRIES FOR THIS OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES 4,1 THROUGH
4,9 REFLECT THE MOST CURRENT "PA7HWAYS" LANGUAGE NEVIEWED AND REV/SED AS
NECESSARy!
OBJECTIVE 5:
[Revised text, page 14]
The County wtH shall coordinate the Transportation System development process with
the Future Land Use Map.
Policy 5.1:
[Revised text, page 14]
The County Commission wtH shall review all rezone requests with consideration of tfteH:
such requests' impact on the overall County transportation system, and shall not approve
any tffieI:i request that significantly impacts a roadway segment that is already currently
operating and/or is projected to operate at an unacceptable Level of Service within the
five year planning period, unless specific mitigating stipulations are also approved,
Traffic analyses to determine whether a request has significant project impact~ shall use
the following to determine the study area:
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added; words double 9trl;l:::l~ tnroLJ~h in red are deleted - both since 2-23-06 version.
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ISlAI'/' NOTES HERE 1HAT TlIIS POLICY WAS MODIFlED IN 2004. THERE APPEARS TO BE TEXT
MISSING FROM LiNE ONE RE'VIEWED AND REVISED!
a. For Gfl. links (roadway segments) directly accessed by the project where project
traffic is equal to or exceeds 3% of the adopted LOS standard service volume;
b. For links adjacent to links directly accessed by the project where project traffic is
equal to or exceeds 3% of the adopted LOS standard service volume; and
c. For all other links the project traffic is considered to be significant up to the point
where it is equal to or exceeds 5% of the adopted LOS standard service volume,
Policy 5.2:
[No change to text, page 14]
Policy 5.3.=.
[Revised text, page 14]
In order to determine vestin!!. where desired. all The C0tlMt)' e0MEhletea u Traffie Im~a@l
'.'@stiRg ,~ffirm.ati@fi Reyie';: ifi 2003 10 det0rft1in@~ f0f ~lafifiifi; 1'H:lrfJ0ses 0Rlj'~ ,,:hieh.
ae..'elo~M12Mt:: m.aj' 02 ',0~;t2a f0r IWReElITeMc)'. This stEldy aiEl filM ~n:,)yiae a 1>Jo le;itf
€!eterlHinittioIl. of ':2':;t0a :;t!itEl:;~ nor Eli€! it for flr0jeet:; '1::1:; Il......ade Lmd e'.'eM th0l:l;h the
ifiitial rg'::z',': ifiElieatea ':e:;liM;;, thi~; fiRaifl."; €toe:: R0t pnr:ia@ a !@;itl ~re:;ElmfJtioR that I:l
(lf0jeet i:; ',est0a. ,~ll previously approved projects must go through a vesting review
pursuant to Subsection 3,15.7,2,6. 1O.02,07,B.6. of the Land Development Code.
[cepc QUE:STlONt.V VvHE1HER TfilS ENIRY COULD BE MORE SUCClNel ENTRY SHOR7hNl-.O
AS DIRECTED!
Poliey S.4
[Deleted text, page 14]
To optimize the CONaty'S transportation analysis, the County shall prepare an analysis of
the transportation system within the urban area utilizing SYNCHRO or other current
traffic analysis techniques and tools by January 2004.
Policy 5.S4:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 14.1]
Pursuant to Rule 9J-5.0055(6)(a) 3., Florida Administrative Code and the Urban Infill
and Urban Redevelopment Strategy contained in the Future Land Use Element of theis
Plan, the South U.S. 41 Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) is hereby
designated. Development located within the South U.S. 41 TCEA (MapTR-4) may be
exempt from transportation concurrency requirements, so long as impacts to the
transportation system are mitigated using the procedures below;.,
=l=A. Any proposed development within the concurrency exception area that would
reduce the LOS on Florida Intrastate Highway System (FIHS) roadways within
the County by m.ore tkm 5% or mor~. of the capacity at the adopted LOS standard
shall meet the transportation concurrency requirements specified in Capital
Improvement Element, Policy -l-:5.3.
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added; words double 9tfl;l€ll( tRf€ll;l~h in red are deleted - both since 2-23-06 version.
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~~. Any proposed development within the concurrency exception area that would
reduce the LOS on FrnS roadways within the County by less than 5% of the
capacity at the adopted LOS standard and meets the requirements identified below
in Policy 5.6 are exempt from the transportation requirements of Capital
Improvement Element, Policy -!:-5,3,
/CCPC QUESTIONED WHETHf.'R THIS f.NTRY COVER,,; AU, POSSIBLt,' CALC'lfLATIONS' ENTRY
AMENDED AS DIRECTED/
Policy 5.'5:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 14.1, 14.2]
Commercial developments within the South U.S. 4l TCEA that choose to obtain an
exception from concurrency requirements for transportation will provide certification
from the Transportation Planning Division Department that at least four of the following
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies will be utilized:
a) Preferential parking for carpools and vanpools that is expected to increase the
average vehicle occupancy for work trips generated by the development.
b) Parking charge that is expected to increase the average vehicle occupancy for
work trips generated by the development and/or increase transit ridership.
c) Cash subsidy that is expected to increase the average vehicle occupancy for work
trips generated by the development and/or increase transit ridership.
d) Flexible work schedules that are expected to reduce peak hour automobile work
trips generated by the development.
e) Compressed \'lork vleek workweek that would be expected to reduce vehicle
miles of travel and peak hour work trips generated by the development.
f) Telecommuting that would be expected to reduce the vehicle miles of travel and
peak hour work trips generated by the development.
g) Transit subsidy that would be expected to reduce auto trips generated by the
development and increase transit ridership.
h) Bicycle and pedestrian facilities that would be expected to reduce vehicle miles of
travel and automobile work trips generated by the development.
i) Including residential units as a portion of a commercial project that would be
expected to reduce vehicle miles of travel.
Residential developments within the South U.S. 41 TCEA that choose to obtain an
exception from concurrency requirements for transportation shall obtain certification
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from the Transportation Planning Department that at least three of the following
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies will be utilized:
a) Including neighborhood commercial uses within a residential project.
b) Providing transit shelters within the development (shall be coordinated with
Collier County Transit).
c) Providing bicycle and pedestrian facilities with connections to adjacent
commercial properties,
d) Including affordable-workforc~ housing at 80% or less of median Income
(minimum of 25% of the units) within the development.
[CCPC QUESTIONED WHETHER THIS ENTRY NOW NEEDS ADDITIONAL
REFERENCES TO "WORKFORCE" AND/OR "GAP" HOUSING, AND
WHETHER THE PERCENTAGE REFERENCES ARE STILL ACCURATE -
REVIEWED AND REVISED AS NECESSARY]
e) Vehicular access to adjacent commercial properties with shared commercial and
residential parking.
[CCPC QUESTIONED WHETHER OTHER CHANGES OR ADDITIONAL
POLICY STATEMENTS ARE APPROPRIATE BY THE RECENT ADOPTION
OF "AFFORDABLE-WORKFORCE" HOUSING - REVIEWED; WITH NO
REVISION NECESSARY]
An applicant seeking an exception from concurrency requirements for transportation
through the certification mentioned above shall submit an application to the
Transportation Division Administrator on forms provided by the Division. Binding
commitments to utilize any of the above techniques relied upon to obtain certification
shall be required as a condition of development approval.
Developments within the South U.S. 41 TCEA that do not obtain certification shall meet
all concurrency requirements, Whether or not a concurrency exception is requested,
developments will be subject to a concurrency review for the purpose of reserving
capacity for those trips associated with the development and maintaining accurate counts
of the remaining capacity on the roadway network.
Policy 5.+6:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 14.2]
The County shall designate Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMAs) to
encourage compact urban development where an integrated and connected network of
roads are is in place that provide multiple, viable alternative travel paths or modes for
common trips, Performance within each TCMA shall be measured based on the
percentage of lane miles meeting the LOS described in this Transportation Element,
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added; words double Gtr~€ll( tt;m~~~i;:t in red are deleted - both since 2-23-06 version.
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Policies 1.3 and 1.4 of this Element. The following Transportation Concurrency
Management Areas are designated:
~A. Northwest TCMA - This area is bounded by the Collier - Lee County Line on the
north side; the west side of the 1-75 right-of-way on the east side; Pine Ridge
Road on the south side; and, the Gulf of Mexico on the west side (Map TR-5),
~B. East Central TCMA - This area is bounded by Pine Ridge Road on the north side;
Collier Boulevard on the east side; Davis Boulevard on the south side, and;
Livingston Road (extended) on the west side (Map TR-6).
Policy 5.87:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 14.3]
Each TCMA shall maintain 85% of its lane miles at or above the LOS standards
described in Transportation Element, Policies 1.3 and 1.4 of this Element. If any Traffic
Impact Statement (TIS) for a proposed development indicates that fewer than 85% of the
lane miles in a TCMA are achieving the LOS standards indicated above, the proposed
development shall not be permitted where such condition occurs unless modification of
the development is made sufficient to maintain the LOS standard for the TCMA, or the
facilities required to maintain the TCMA LOS standard are committed utilizing the
standards for committed improvements in Policy -h5.3 of the Capital Improvement
Element of the Plan.
Policy 5.98:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 14.3]
Should the TIS for a proposed development reflect that it will impact either a constrained
roadway link and/or a deficient roadway link within a TCMA by more than a de minimis
amount (more than 1% of the maximum service volume at the adopted LOS), yet
continue to maintain the established percentage of lanes miles indicated in Policy 5.&1 of
this Element, a proportionate share payment shall be required as follows:
a. Proportionate share payments shall be calculated using the formula established in
Rule 9J-2,Q45(2)(h), Florida Administrative Code, The facility cost for a
constrained roadway link shall be established using a typical lane mile cost.. as
determined by the Collier County Transportation Administrator.. of adding lanes
to a similar area/facility type as the constrained facility.
b, Proportionate share payments shall be utilized by Collier County to add trip
capacity within the impacted TCMA, road segment(s) and/or to enhance mass
transit or other non-automotive transportation alternatives.. which adds trip
capacity within the impact fee district or adjoining impact fee district.
c. Proportionate share payments under this Policy shall be determined subsequent to
a finding of concurrency for a proposed project within a TCMA and de shall not
influence the concurrency determination process,
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d. No impact will be de minimi,g if it exceeds the adopted LOS standard of any
affected designated hurricane evacuation routes within a TCMA. Hurricane routes
in Collier County are shown on Map TR7. Any impact to a hurricane evacuation
route within a TCMA shall require a proportionate share payment provided the
remaining LOS requirements of the TCMA are maintained.
OBJECTIVE 6:
[No change to text, page 14.3]
Policy 6.1:
[No change to text, page 15]
Policy 6.2:
[Revised text, page 15]
The Transportation Element shall consider any and all applicable roadway plans of the
City of Naples, City of Marco Island, Everglades City. Florida Department of
Transportation, Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, City of Bonita Springs and
Lee County.
Policy 6.3:
[Revised text, page 15]
The Transportation Element shall be consistent in its interface into the arterial/collector
system within the City of Naples, Everglades City and the City of Marco Island.
Policy 6.4:
[No change to text, page 15]
Policy 6.5:
[No change to text, page 15]
OBJECTIVE 7:
[Revised text, page 15]
The County shall develop and adopt standards for safe and efficient ingress and egress to
adjoining properties, as well as and shall encourage safe and convenient on-site traffic
circulation through the development review process.
Policy 7.1:
[No change to text, page 15]
Policy 7.2:
[No change to text, page 15]
Policy 7.3:
[Revised text, page 15]
The County shall implement, through its Zoning Ordinance, the provision of safe and
convenient on site onsite traffic flow and the need for adequate parking for both
motorized and non-motorized vehicles as a primary objective in the review .fef of Planned
Unit Developments, Site Development Plans, and other appropriate stages of review in
the land development applications review process.
Policy 7.4:
[Revised text, page 16]
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added; words double str\,lllh tRf€l\,l~R in red are deleted - both since 2-23-06 version.
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The County shall develop corridor management plans that take into consideration urban
design and landscaping measures that will promote positive development along the major
arterial entrances to the urban area. Such plans shall take into account the
recommendations of the Community Character Plan, County-sponsored and the
initiatives of Smart Growth initiatives, and the impacts of the South US 41 Transportation
Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) and the two (2) Transportation Concurrency
Management Areas (TCMAs) as the Board of County Commissioners may aflflMally
periodically appropriate funding for these plans,
Policy 7.5.=.
[Revised text, page 16]
The County shall develop Corridor Access Management Plans, Such plans shall be
designed to make median modifications and other operational improvements, including
removal of traffic signals, necessary to recapture lost capacity and enhance safety. The
development of such plans shall consider the impacts of the South US 41 Transportation
Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) and the two (2) Transportation Concurrency
Management Areas (TCMAs). as may be appropriate.
Policv 7.6:
[New text, page 16]
The County shall use community impact assessment techniques in evaluating proiects in
the transportation planning process. These, technigues include the use at the Effict~nt
Transoortation Decision Maklllg proc~ss (EQTMl through the LOI~. ~~Plan to
9ddress envilJlllmenlal jllli.L,20ili-:..cc.1!.l1!J.ruL~~~as well as corridor li.Pccific all@lvsis
through the Proiect DevelopIlltl1L al!(LJ:::uvironmenJal__~!udi~~_4[~d CO~l'id~H___studies: _ In
adgi I iQll...._ guri.illi.=th~~_~ie~gn.~J)LJ[flJ1'illorta Ii 0 n pro~cts there are _ n u mero u s de~ and
soecial meetings to take _ into_accollnt the" socio-cultural elements of the community
including character issues _ such as aesthetics,-- avoidiflE or nli!.igating Jar t:Jlvironmentill
imp~noise and commurD.!Y disnwti211i<o,sues..
(CCPC QUFSI/ONFf) ~VIiFIHFR IN/.\ teN IN} BE:JI LR INFORlvlS 7lfE Rl:ADt.R If SOM!:: LISTING
OF THESE TECflNIQUFS' ~VERl: 10 f?r INCLUDEn Hf.'RF AND/OR I?EIFRFNG 70 OTHER
EXISTING [)OCl/,~1ENTS RFVIFHifn A\f) RF\/SfJ)(
OBJECTIVE 8:
[No change to text, page 16]
Policy 8.1.=.
[Revised text, page 16]
Each year, the county will use short=term projections of previous years' traffic volume
growth to estimate the year in which LOS deficiencies wf.H. are likely to occur on Ceounty
roads. This information will be used to prepare the annual update of the Ceounty's
schedule of Capital Improvements in a manner that ensures the maintenance of
concurrency on County road facilities.
Policy 8.2.=.
[Revised text, page 16]
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Pursuant to Chapter 163.3180 F.S., and in accordance with the Collier County Adequate
Public Facilities Ordinance (Land Development Code DiyisioR 3.15 Sections 6.02.00 and
10.02.07), development proposals shall be required to submit traffic impact analyses.
OBJECTIVE 9:
[Revised text, page 16]
The County shall encourage neighborhood involvement in the establishment and
maintenance of safe and pleasant conditions for the residents, pedestrians, bicyclists and
motorists on neighborhood streets, which are not classified as arterials or collectors
through the implementation of the Collier County Neighborhood Traffic Management
Program (NTMP). In developing strategies and measures to eftSMrC encourage such
conditions. the NTMP shall consider the impact of such strategies and measures on the
adiacent arterial and collector systems (from a level-of-service and operational
standpoint).
Policy 9.1.=.
[Revised text, page 16]
The County shall incorporate the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program into this
Transportation Element by reference and shall update Program provisions as needed.
Policy 9.2.=.
[Revised text, page 16]
Tho County shaH proyide for support serVIces, resources and staff to coordinate the
Program.
The purpose of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) shall be to
establish procedures and techniques that promote neighborhood livability bv mitigatiu.g
the negative imoacts of traffic on residential neighborhoods.€IeYelofl strate;ie~; ~ma
ffi.eaSMres €Iesi;ftecl to clisemua:::e traffie fnnl1 usift::: l€leal streets 10 tnc/€! \;Jety:een t'/.0
al~_erial (lr e011eetor roaclv,'ays. The strategies and measures utilized by the NTMP may
include. but shall not necessarily be limited to:
!CC'P( QUESTlONED WHETHER TH/.) ENTRY ENCOURAGES OR ALLOWS FOR FULLY CLOSED
COMMUNl7JES, WHEN HilS IMPLlCAfJON IS NOT INJENDED PLEASE REVIEW fHt.
PROPOSED LANGUAGE WRffTEN TO CONVEY AND RFINFORCE AN INTENTIONAL BAIANCl.
BETWEEN THE TWO f)ES'/GN CHARACTERISTICS!
(a) Educational programs that seek to remind speeding drivers of the negative effects
of their actions. Such programs may use brochures or neighborhood newsletters
to spread this message. Newsletters may also contain information on speeding
fines (particularly in school zones). pedestrian and bicycle safety tips. and
information on average speeds in the neighborhood,
(b) Enforcement measures. which may involve the temporary establishment of a more
intensive police presence and a ;reater ~tter allocation of patrol time devoted to
enforcing the :;fJeed lim.it tr(lff!~~ in a particular neighborhood.
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(c) The use of engineering techniques (also known as traffic calming €leyiee:;) to slow
traffic on certain streets and/or to divert through-traffic away from certain
neighborhoods, The use of such techniques shall consider their potential impacts
to emergency vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians.
Policy 9.3:,
[Revised text, page 16]
The County shall require, wherever feasible, the interconnection of local streets between
developments to facilitate convenient movement throughout the road network. The
Collier County Transportation Division shall develop guidelines, which identify the
conditions that would require the interconnection of two neighboring developments, and
shall also develop standards and criteria for the safe interconnection of such local streets.
Policy 9.4:,
[Revised text, page 16]
The County shall define on a project.:by.:project basis, the acceptable amount of rerouted
traffic as a result of a traffic management project.:.
Policy 9.5:,
[Revised text, page 17]
The County shall encoura2:e QrQ.kctswhich. provide local resident~estri.illL. bicvcli~t
'!!!~.!I1Q!Ql~l, movement betv,een and anlon~ develoDments on neighQQI'J:lg<2<:tstre~~ jjl a
deliberate,balance with it~ efforts to route ~~ll:through traffic away from neighborhoods
and to the majBf roa(hvays arterials and collectors designated in theis Transportation
Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan.
/CCFC QUf:')llONFf) WHt.THLR IHIS ENl RY Ih\'INlFN110NAUY t,NC(J{;RAGES 01< A.LUJWS
FOR AIL TRAfFIC TO BE ROt! rEf) OUt, ONlO MUE/?IALS fIND COILFCTO!<), LACKING II
('LEAR EfI.'lPHASIS ON'THROUGfl' IRA/IIC PLEAS! REVIEW IHE PROPOSED IAN(][/AGt
WRITTEN TO CONVEV ANn I<F1NFOfW/' AN INTFN1l0NAl BALArvCF BFTWEEN IHF TWO
EFFOR7S/
Policy 9.6:,
[Revised text, page 17]
The County shall review impacts on emergency vehicle access or response time to
neighborhoods, both before and after implementation of traffic calming measures. If
emergency vehicle access or response times into a neighborhood have been adversely
impacted by the traffic calming measures, the County shall work with the relevant
emergency responders to reduce or eliminate such adverse impacts while still maintaining
traffic calming measures.
Policy 9.7:,
[Revised text, page 17]
Roadways identified as collector or arterial facilities are not eligible for participation in
the NTMP.
Policy 9.8:,
[Revised text, page 17]
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added; words double strlolE=Jk ti;:trslol1ijh in red are deleted - both since 2-23-06 version.
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The County shall consider a variety of traffic calming devices to achieve the NTMP' 8~
objectives for a project. Such traffic calming devices shall be planned and designed in
conformance with sound engineering and planning practices. Primary funding for such
plans ~ may come from the local funding initiatives such as MSTUs or MS:rBUs for
the area that is to benefit from the traffic calming,
{CCPC QUESTIONED WHETHER THIS ENTRY LlMIIS OUR FUNDING ALTERNATIVES NFASF
REVlf,'W AND REVISE AS NECESSARY/
Policy 9.9;.
[Revised text, page 17]
To implement the NTMP, certain procedures shall be followed in processing
neighborhood traffic management requests in accordance with applicable codes and
related policies and within the limits of available resources, At a minimum, the
procedures shall provide for:
- ~submittal of project proposals;
- gevaluation of proposals by staff;
- Ceitizen participation in plan development and evaluation;
- Mmethods of temporarily testing traffic management plans when needed;
-Ceommunication of any test results and specific findings to area residents and affected
neighborhood organizations before installation of permanent traffic calming devices; and
- Aappropriate County Commission review.
OBJECTIVE 10;.
[Revised text, page 17]
The County shall encourage safe and efficient mobility for the rural public.
Policy 10.1;.
[Revised text, page 17]
The County shall tl0':elOl'l a [lrobram to examine the maintenance and operational needs
of the rural roadway system. Thi:; pro;raRl ';:iIL dddrel.,l.,U:lg the mobility needs of the rural
resident~ to include the availability of roads for rural-to-urban travel, t~~~j.ll~
rural area. and as ';.ell a:; for fturrie!iRe ~12~~rg~!l<;.Y evacuation purposes.
{CCN CONS/fJE:RED 'f'HIS POLICY TO BE TOO VAGUE-, Rt'F/:RENC'l:'S TO S'OME TYPF Of'
"PROGRAM" ARE REMOVED A,)' DfRECTED, AND IANGUAGf, IS ADDED TO ADDRESS' MOR[
TRIPlIR,4 VEL PURPOSE'S IN TilE FVOIYING IANDSCAPf:'S' or TIff f:ST4'f't,S AND RURAl.
PLANNING AREAS PLEAS!: RI:'VIl:W AND (,OM/vff,'NT{
Policy 10.2;.
[Revised text, page 17]
The County
disadvantaged
(CTC).
shall continue to improve transit services for the transportation
in the rural areas through the Community Transportation Coordinator
Peliey 1O.~.:.
[HnbeEl teJ~t, page:) 1 :-., 1 S I
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The CamHj' :Julll il'leorfJorate hereiN ~y refereNee tHe Corri€!0r ~.1aNa;emeRt PlaR for the
Tamiami Trail ~eeRie Hi;;k:.'a)', ?,'hieh f0rme€! flart of tke a~~lieati0N feu ~€enie
Hi;;hv.aj' desi';Nati0N autHorized 8)' the R0ard 0f C0t1Rt)' C0mmis::i0Rer:; ON Nw.'eN10er 3,
~
Icepe' QUl:SFIONtU WHtJHt,R IH!)' FlI/IR~ IS RELt.Vt"NI Ell/FRY REt'vIOVED AS /JIREC'TEDI
OBJECTIVE 11,;, [Revised text, page 18]
The County shall maintain County owned airport facilities as attractive, efficient, safe,
and environmentally compatible facilities, consistent with the approved Airport Master
Plan for each Airport.
Policy 11.1,;,
[Revised text, page 18]
The County shall herein incorporate by reference the Immokalee Regional Airport,
Everglades Airpark, and Marco Island Executive Airport Master Plans.
Policy 11.2,;,
[Revised text, page 18]
The Collier County Airport Authority shall determine the most cost effective and
efficient means for implementing future facility plans outlined within the airport master
plans,
Policy 11.3:
[New text, page 18]
The Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has assisted Everglades
City in obtaining Federal funds to enable the City to maintain and operate the Everglades
Air Park. Given the assistance provided to Everglades City by the MPO, the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners shall coordinate with the Everglades City
Council to ensure a safe and orderly transfer of the Everglades Airpark and all related
facilities to Everglades City. Such transfer shall be in a manner that does not
compromise the safety of the Airpark and the future facility plans authorized by the
Everglades Airpark Master Plan,
ICCPC QUl:ST/ONFIJ IVHEIHE/\ IHIS FN/H.Y f/\/I/:H.S IvlORt. Iff/IN IVTENDF!) RtJ;ARDlNC; WHO
WIU ACT! fAUY CONTROl IHf, fAUI.! IY RFVfF.WFf) !('('()Rf)fNC;IY/
OBJECTIVE 12:
[No change to text, page 18]
Policy 12.1:
[Revised text, page 18]
The Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization, through the Transportation
Disadvantaged Program shall assist the local community transportation coordinator in the
implementation of the most efficient and effective level of service possible for the
transportation disadvantaged. The Transportation Disadvantaged Program shall be
implemented through the County's regular bus system.
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Policy 12.2:
[No change to text, page 18]
Policy 12.3.;,
[Revised text, page 18]
Collier County shall be the managing authority of the Collier Area Transit (CAT) system.
Policy 12.4:
[Revised text, page 18]
The County shall, in recognition that the potential for public transit service between
Bonita Springs~ in Lee County~ and Naples, in Collier County. exists, consider any
intergovernmental efforts, which are necessary to bring about such service.
Policy 12.5.;,
[Revised text, page 18]
The County shall continue to partICIpate in the MPO planning process through
implementation of an interlocal agreement with the City of Naples~ tffi6: the City of Marco
Island, and Everglades City and ffi a Joint Participation Agreement with the FDOT.
Policy 12.6:
[Revised text, page 18]
The County will shall participate in the MPO planning process as a voting presence on
the MPO Board and the Technical Advisory Committee (T AC).
Policy 12.7:
[No change to text, page 18]
Policy 12.8:
[Re-entered previously deleted text, page 19]
Any adopted transit development plan shall include an acceptable level of service
standard for transit facilities.
Policy 12.9: [Returned re-numbering to original order, revised text, page 19]
The County shall include capital expenditures for any adopted transit development plan
in the Capital Improvement Element.
Policy 12.10: [Returned re-numbering to original order, revised text, page 19]
The County shall incorporate herein by reference the most recent Public Transportation
Development Plan and Public Transit Operating Development Plan adopted by the Board
of County Commissioners.
EAR-TE CCPC Final 3-22.06
G: Comp, EAR Amendment Modifications, CCPC Final
3-22-06
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I. INTRODUCTION [New text, page SS-24]
The purpose of the Sanitary Sewer Sub-Element is to provide for the health and safety of
the residents of Collier County by ensuring adequate wastewater collection and treatment
facilities that are cost-effective and environmentally sound. Such facilities may be
provided through the Collier County Water-Sewer District, private utilities, other public
utilities that operate within portions of the unincorporated County, or (in certain areas)
private septic systems. In addition to collection and treatment of residential and
commercial wastewater. the Sanitary Sewer Sub-Element also contains provisions
regulating the reuse of treated effluent for irrigation purposes. Regardless of the service
provider, or the manner in which service is provided to the customer, the provisions of
the Sanitary Sewer Sub-Element shall be designed to ensure a safe, consistent and quality
level of service for all customers.
Goal, Objectives and Policies
Sanitary Sewer Sub-Element
GOAL I:
[Number Removed, page SS-25]
OBJECTIVE 1...1-:
[Renumbered, page SS-25]
Policy 1.1...1-:
[Renumbered, page SS-25]
Policy 1.1.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page SS-25, SS-26]
Consistent with the ~ growth policies of the Future Land Use Element of this Plan,
provision of central sanitary sewer service by the County is limited to: the service areas
shown in this Plan and depicted on the Collier County Sewer District Boundaries map
(Figure SS-l); the Existing and Future Sewer Service Areas map, which includes the
Rural Transition Water and Sewer District (Figure SS-2). the Ihlral Traft:~lti~m '-Vater afta
Se'::er DLtnet P.1ira:~0l map (Fig;lue P'-\' 2.1 ift the Pota~le Water Sli~ elemeNt);
Sending Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District when Density Blending, as
provided for in the Density Rating System of the Future Land Use Element, is utilized;
and, to areas where the County has legal commitments to provide facilities and services
as of the date of adoption of this Plan. Additionally, the County, at its discretion, may
serve Towns, Villages, Hamlets, and Compact Rural Developments within the Rural
Lands Stewardship Area Overlay (RLSA); Tov;ns, Villages, Hamlets, and Compact Rural
Developments v/ithin the Rural Lands Stewardship ,A.rea Overlay may be served by the
County, at the County's discretion; presently, the County has no plans to serve any
portion of the Rural Lands Stevlurdship ,'\rca Overlay RLSA. This Overlay is depicted on
the countywide Future Land Use Map and map series.
Within the Rural Lands Stewardship "A.rea Overlay RLSA: Hamlets and Compact Rural
Developments one hundred (100) acres or less in size may be served by central sewer
facilities, and; Towns, Villages and those Compact Rural Developments greater than one
hundred (l00) acres in size are required to be served by central sewer facilities, and,
Compact Rural Developments that are one hundred (100) acres or less in size may be
required to be served by central sewer facilities, depending upon the permitted uses
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within the Compact Rural Developmeut. These facilities may be provided by the priYute
sector, an independent ,:;aste\.vater authority, or some other non County utility provider.
The private sector, Collier County, an independent wastewater authority, or some other
non-County utility provider may provide these facilities,
For the purposes of this policy and policies 1.+4, -!--:5. 1, and -h5.3 of this Sub-Element,
within the Rural Lands Stewardship ,'\rea Overlay RLSA, the term ~central sewer
facilities: includes- decentralized community treatment systems; and, innovative
alternative wastewater treatment systems such as decentralized community treatment
systems, shall not be prohibited by this policy provided that they meet all applicable
regulatory criteria of Chapter 64E-6 F.A.c.
A decentralized community wastewater treatment system shall not exceed a design
capacity of 10,000 gallons per day, shall provide an advanced secondary level of
treatment, and shall be operated by a public or private entity with responsibility for
operations and maintenance in accordance with upplicablc regulations Chapter 64E-6
F.A.c. System facilities located on individual lots or parcels shall have a utility easement
to allow for access and maintenance of the system by the operating entity. The system
shall be designed to meet the adopted level of service standards set forth in Policy -h2.1
of this Sub-Element.
Policy 1.1-.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page SS-26]
By the time mandated for the adoption of land development regulations pursuant to
Chapter 163.3202, F.S., including any amendments thereto, the County ':fill establish and
implement a program requiring that private sector sanitary sev;er service utilities
establish and file with the Collier County Utilities Division an annual statement of their
policy and service criteria, including level of scrvice provided, consistcnt '-'lith the goals,
objectives and policies of this Plan, for the expansion and/or replacement of their
facilities to correct existing deficiencies and provide for future growth ,:;ithin their
respecti'le service areas. ,'\lso, County Ordinance 80 112 requires any ne\.v de';clopment
connecting to private STP submit capacity availability information v;ith building permit
applications. The Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority (Authority),
established by County Ordinance Number 96-6, regulates the operations of private sector
wastewater treatment utilities that provide sanitary sewer services to portions of
unincorporated Collier County. All such private sector sanitary sewer service providers
are required to meet the County's adopted wastewater treatment Level Of Service (LOS).
All private sector sanitary sewer service providers shall file an annual statement with the
Authority that provides current operating information including, but not limited to: a
statement of current policies and service criteria, the LOS maintained by the service
provider and whether such level of service meets the County's LOS Standard for
wastewater treatment. The annual report shall also document any necessary or proiected
facility expansion and/or replacement proiects that are required to correct observed
deficiencies,
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Policv 1.4:
[New text, page SS-26]
Collier County Ordinance Number 80-112 requires new development proiects that
propose to connect to private sector sanitary sewer service utilities to provide a letter of
adequate capacity to the Collier County Building Review and Permitting Department at
the time of application for a building permit.
Policy I.M ~:
[Renumbered, revised text page SS-26]
Collier County shall PQermit development of package sewage treatment plant systems in
areas identified in Policy 1.1-:2, on an interim basis until County service is available. The
County shall A~llow individual septic systems within the County only when connection
to an existing central system is not withIn. 200 line~IL feel.. ot the closest J2!.ODert~e.
readily ~H::)tH~;~:,:;i13le to ren€l.er :;erviee. and note that In portions of the County where septic
systems are allowed, at such time as and future County or other central sewer service
becomes available within 200 lineal feet of the DrODert y-line, said septic systems will be
required to connect to the County rogional appropriate central sanitary sewer system.
Within the Rural Lands Stewardship Overlay, consistent with E.~olicy 1.1-:2: septic
systems are permitted within Hamlets; septic systems may or may not be permitted in
Compact Rural Developments one hundred (100) acres or less in size depending upon the
permitted uses in the Compact Rural Development; and, septic systems are not permitted
in Towns, Villages, and those Compact Rural Developments greater than one hundred
(100) acres in size, However, in Towns, Villages, and those Compact Rural
Developments greater than one hundred (100) acres in size, septic systems are allowed to
serve no more than 100 acres, on an interim basis only, until central service is available,
Poliey 1.1.5:
[Deleted text, page SS-26]
Continue enforcement of ordinances requiring connection of existing and no',v
dovolopment to contral sanitary sewer systems \.yhen they become available, Connections
to a central system shall be mado pursuant to Collier County Ordinance 88 4.
Policy 1.1.6:
[Renumbered, revised text, page SS-26]
The County ~~hall give Master ~E.lanning and budgetary emphasispriority to regional
sanitary sewer system projects-,- which will provide the means for phase out and
connection of existing package sewage treatment plants and areas\\!here seDtic tank use
of R:;h @OFl.eentratH.lR.J of ::eptle lal'lL v:here S:'10R famlitic.. may reasonably be expected
to adversely affect public health and safety or the environment, or fail to meet the
performance standards for such facilities in Chapter 64E-6, F.A.c.
Policy 1.1.7:
[Renumbered, revised text, page SS-27]
Where Community Development Districts, or similar special districts are established to
provide a tool for developers to finance infra-structure or other purposes, wholly or
partially within the Collier County Water-Sewer District, sewer service will ~billl be
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connected to the regional system, and all facilities shall be conveyed, when acceptable, to
the Collier County Water-Sewer District for operation and ownership in accordance with
Collier County Ordinance Number Ol-57, adopted October 23, 2001, and District
construction and operating policies.
OBJECTIVE 1.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page SS-27]
By the time mandated for the adoption of land development regulations pursuant to
Chapter 163,3202, F.S., including any amendments thereto, implement procedures to
ensure that at the time a No development order is shall be issued, by Collier County
without demonstration that sanitary sewer facility capacity that meets or exceeds the
minimum Level of Service Standards established herein is available or will be available
to serve the development under the guidelines established for concurrency in the Capital
Improvement Element of this Plan.
Policy 1.2.1:
[Renumbered, revised text, page SS-27, SS-28, SS-29]
The following Level of Service (LOS) standards are hereby adopted and shall be used as
the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by
a development:
FACILITY SERVICE AREA
LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD
Collier County Facilities
North Sewer Service Area
South Sewer Service Area
Southeast Sewer Service Area
Northeast Sewer Service Area
East Central Sewer Service Area
Marco Island Sewer District
Unincorporated Service ,'\rca fMarco
Shoresj
City of Naples Facilities
Unincorporated Service Area
Everglades City Facilities
Unincorporated Service Area
145 gpcd
-l-OO 120 gpcd
100 & 120 gpcd
120 & 145 gpcd
120 gpcd
100 gpcd
145 gpcd
100 gpcd
Independent DistrictslPriYate Sector Systems
Orangetree Utilities
Immokalee Water and Sewer District
Florida Governmental Utility Authority
100 gpcd
100 gpcd
100 gpcd
Private Sector Systems
*
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2: The standards hereby adopted are.. the follmving sewage flow design standards in
(Source: Chapter lOD 6 64E-6008, Florida Administrative Codef~unless otherwise
approved by the Board of County Commissioners to address economic, social and
construction method variations between individual systems.
TYPE OF E8T,",.BLI8HMENT
C,A..LLON8 PER D,\ Y (CPD)
CommereiaI
1Ajrports
a. Per passenger
b, ,'\dd per employee
Barber and Beauty shops (per chair)
Bov,rling ,'\lleys (toilet '.vastes only per
laHef
Country Club
a. Eper resident member
b. Eper member present
c. Eper employee
Dentist Offices
a. Eper '.yet chair
b. Epor non v/Ot chair
Doctors Offices (per doctor)
Factories, exclusive of industrial \Yastcs
(gallons per person pcr shift)
a. ~no shov/ers provided
b. ~sho'vVors provided
Food Service Operations
u. Qordinary restaurant (per seat)
b. 21_hour restaurant (per scat)
~
W
-tOO
-tOO
-tOO
~
W
200
W
~
w
~
W
B
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TYPE OF EST,\BLISHMENT C,.....LLONS PER DAY (GPD)
c. ~single service articles only (per person) ~
d. !!bar and cocktail lounge (per person) W
e. .Qdrive in restaurant (per car ~;pace) 50
f. ~carry out only
1. rpor 100 square foet of floor space 50
2. ~add per employee ~
Hotels and Motels
a, Regular (per room) WG
b. Resort hotels, camps, cottages (per ~
person)
c. ..1add for establishments v:ith self service 4GG
laundry facilities (per machine)
Office Building (por worker) ~
Service Stations (per bay) .soo
Shopping Contcrs 'llithout food or laundry g:+
(per square foot of floor space)
Stadiums, Race Tracks, Ball Parks (per ~
seatf
Stores ('.vithout food service)
a. rprivate toilets, for employees only (per ~
employee)
b. rpublic toilets (per squaro foot of floor M
spaeet
Theaters
a, Indoor, auditoriums (per seat) ~
b. Outdoor, drive ins (per spaco) M
Trailerl110bile Home Park (per trailer ~
spaeet
Travcl TrailorlRecreational Vehicle Park
a, Trayel trailer (oyornight), without '.vater 50
and scv,'er hook up (per trailer space)
b, ..1add for '.vater and se',ver hook up (per WG
trailer space)
S',vimming and bathing facilities (per M
person)
Institutional
Churches (per soat) ~
Hospitals (per bed) ~
Nursing, rest homes (per person) WG
Parks, ~ public picnic facilitios
a. Y{v:ith toilets only (per person) ~
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TYPE OF ESTABLISHMENT Ct..LLONS PER DAY (CPD)
b, Y{with bathhouse, showers and toilets W
(per person)
Public institutions other than schools and +00
hospitals (per person)
Schools (per student)
a, .Qday type ~
b. ~add for shovlers ~
c, ~add for cafeteria ~
d. ~add for day school workers ~
e, !!boarding type ~
'.VorklConstruction camps semi permanent ~
(per \vorker)
Resideatial
Residences
a. Single family (per bedroom) .gg
b. ~apartment (per bedroom) .gg
c. Mobile home not in a trailer park (per .gg
bedroom)
d. Othor (per occupant) ~
Footaotes:
1. For food seryice operations, kitchen wastewater flows shall normally be
calculated as sixty six percent (66%) of the total establishment wastewater flo'.;'1.
2, Systems serving high volume establishments, such as fast food restaurants and
service stations located near interstate type highways, require special sizing
considerations due to above average se'.vage volume expected from restroom
facilities.
Policy 1.2.2:
[Renumbered, page SS-29]
Policy 1.2.3:
[Renumbered, page SS-29]
Policy 1.2.4:
[Renumbered, revised text, page SS-30]
The County shall Af!nnually review historical sanitary sewer demand records and adjust
these LOS standards. as referenced in Policy 2,1, if so indicated by said annual review.
OBJECTIVE 1.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page SS-30]
The County wtU 81aIl continue to ensure utilization of environmentally sound and
economically beneficial methods for disposal of treated sludge and sept age. and wtU ~l:Edj
also ensure that such practices are followed by private utilities regulated by the County.
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Policy 1.3.1:
[Renumbered, revised text, page SS-30]
The County shall Include maintain sludge de-watering and stabilization facilities ","ith all
for use by County wastewater treatment pl-aHts operations to produce sludge de-watered
and stabilized to a degree suitable for use as cover material for County landfills or to be
used for any suitable manner that is permitted by law. The County shall ensure that
private wastewater utilities regulated by the County follow s~(ch,:;irnilar practices.
OBJECTIVE 1.4:
[Renumbered, page SS-30]
Policy 1.4.1:
[Renumbered, revised text, page SS-30]
The County shall Nrregotiate agreements with area golf courses to accept and use treated
wastewater effluent for irrigation when and where SL~CJL_~!~.ill:~L.l:'t]J!!.~.!H ::~ml<: i1 is
available from existing and future wastewater plants.
Policy 1.4.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page SS-30]
The County shall runtlllue tlL~onnect existing and future publicly owned lands that an::
suitable for irrigation with treated wastewater effluent, such as government building
grounds, parks, and highway medians~ when economically feasible fiR@! lR aeeoniaRee
';,'ith tke @!ireetitm iil9S pol1Cj of thl:': 8uard of ClJtlRl:, Cu[cmi:;:[UnCL,
Policy 1.4.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page SS-30]
The County shall continue to ~onnect existing and future privately owned land;:.. ~
suitable for irrigation with treated wastewater effluent, such as cemeteries, nurseries and
commercial/industrial parks, when economically feasible liFl0. in aeeonicmee ':.itf.i. tMe
@!ireeti0fi afitJ p0lie:,' Df the goartl of C()unt:~' Ccmuni,;:;iemer::.
Policy 1.4.4:
[Renumbered, revised text, page SS-30]
At such time HnH as a source of treated effluent "vill be becomes available, the County
shall permit the construction and connection of dual water systems (i.e., separate potable
water and treated wastewater effluent networks) to the Ceounty's treated effluent
irrigation system (i.e., separate potable '.vater and treated wastewater effluent) in new
subdivisions, provided that said connection causes no adverse impact to the potable water
system.
Policy 1.4.5:
[Renumbered, revised text, page SS-30]
Where Community Development Districts, or other similar special districts are
established to provide a tool for developers to finance infrastructure or other purposes,
wholly or partially within the Collier County Water-Sewer District, and where such
districts make provisions for irrigation via dual systems utilizing effluent and/or other
irrigation sources, said systems shall be connected to the regional system when available,
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and all internal irrigation systems shall remam III private ownership and be master
metered by the County.
Policv 4.6
[New text]
The Countv shall oromote the use of xeriscaoe techniques (drought resistant landscaoing)
to minimize Datable water use for landscaoe irrigation. as described in Section 4.06.01
A.l.h of the Collier Countv Land Development Code. and ~omote and enforce the Water
Irrigation Ordinance for Collier COu!!~y"-Qrd.Ln(lnce 02- 1 7. adQQ!:ed ~riL5L-_~QD~,__tg
reduce potable w_ater use for irri&:ttion:
Policy 1.4.'1:
[Renumbered, revised text, page SS-30]
The County will shall seek to expand the availability of irrigation water from
supplemental watef sources through connection of connected such sources to the
County's reclaimed water system.
OBJECTIVE 1.5:
[Renumbered, revised text, page SS-31]
The County will shall discourage urban sprawl and the proliferation of private sector
sanitary sewer service suppliers in an effort to maximize the use of existing public
facilities through the development order approval process by implementing the following
policies,
Policy 1.5.1:
[Renumbered, revised text, page SS-31]
The County shall I)Qiscourage urban sprawl by permitting universal availability of
central sanitary sewer systems only: in the Designated Urban Area, in the Designated
Urban-Rural Fringe Transition Zone Overlay, in Receiving and certain Neutral Lands
within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, and in the Rural Settlement District, all of
which are depicted on the Future Land Use Map, and in Towns, Villages, Hamlets, and
Compact Rural Developments within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay. These
areas are further identified as: within the Collier County Sewer District Boundaries on
Figure SS-l of the Sanitary Sewer Sub-element, except the outlying urban areas of
Immokalee, Copeland, Chokoloskee, Plantation Island, and Port of the Islands; within the
Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay, as each Town, Village, Hamlet and Compact
Rural Development is designated; or within the Rural Transition Water and Sewer
District Boundaries on Figure SS-2 of the Sanitary Sewer Sub-element; or in Sending
Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District when Density Blending, as provided
for in the Density Rating System of the Future Land Use Element, is utilized; and, in
areas where the County has legal commitments to provide facilities and service outside
the Urban Area as of the date of adoption of this Plan.
Policy 1.5.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page SS-31]
The County will shall discourage urban sprawl and the proliferation of private sector
and/or package sanitary sewer treatment systems through the development order approval
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process in order to ffis.Hre ensure maximum utilization of the existing and planned public
facilities. No existing private sector or package treatment system will be permitted to add
customers unless all Levels of Service Standards are met, and operations are in
conformance with all gg& FDEP permits.
Policy 1.5.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page SS-31]
As provided for in the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay, and in Policy 1.-h2,
central sewer facilities are permitted in Towns, Villages, Hamlets, and Compact Rural
Developments. Though not anticipated, it is possible that central sanitary sewer collection
lines may extend through lands not designated as a Town, Village, Hamlet or Compact
Rural Development; no properties designated other than as a Town, Village, Hamlet or
Compact Rural Development fs. are permitted to connect to these collection lines, Under
criteria, properties may be eligible for central sanitary sewer service from Collier County
Utilities, or a private sector utility or findependent district, within the Receiving Areas
identified in the Rural Transition Water and Sewer District, depicted on the Existing and
Future Sewer Service Areas map (Figure SS-2) of the Sanitary Sewer Sub-element,
subject to availability. Qualifying criteria will shall be limited to the requirements and
incentives established in the Future Land Use and the Conservation and Coastal
Management Elements of the this Plan to obtain preservation standards established for
environmentally sensitive lands in the Sending Areas of the Rural Fringe Mixed Use
District. Criteria for central sanitary sewer service eligibility may include, but are not
limited to, plans for development which utilize creative planning techniques such as
clustering, density blending, rural villages, and TDRs from identified environmentally
sensitive areas. Criteria for eligibility may be amended and additional Sending and
Receiving Lands may be designated in the future, Central Sanitary Sewer collection lines,
within the Rural Transition Water and Sewer District, may extend through Sending
Lands; however, no properties designated as Sending Lands may connect to the
collection lines.
EAR-SS S-E CCPC Final 3-23-06 G: Camp, EAR Amendment Modifications, CCPC Final
kvl-dw3-23-06
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I.
INTRODUCTION
[New Language, page PW-22]
The purpose of the Potable Water Sub-Element is to provide for the health and safety of
the residents of Collier County by ensuring adequate potable water supply and
distribution facilities that are cost-effective and environmentally sound, Such facilities
may be provided through the Collier County Water-Sewer District. private utilities, other
public utilities that operate within portions of the unincorporated County, or (in certain
areas) private supply wells. In addition to the supply and distribution of potable water for
residential and commercial purposes, the Potable Water Sub-Element also contains
provisions related to establishment of new potable water sources, water conservation, and
irrigation,
Goal, Objectives and Policies
Potable Water Sub-Element
GOAL I:
[Number Removed, page PW -23]
OBJECTIVE 1.l:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -23]
The County shall locate and develop potable water supply sources to meet the future
needs of the County owned and operated systems, said supply sources meeting the
minimum Level of Service Standards established by this Plan. The development and
utilization of new potable water supply sources <tad the aCOlnsition of l<md neces~ for
such develooment shall be based upon the information, guidelines and procedures
identified within the County's Ten-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (as updated
annually), the Collier County Water-Sewer Master Plan, and the Lower West Coast
Water Supply Plan prepared by the South Florida Water Management District.
Policy 1.1.l:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -23]
The County shall Gf.ontinue to expand the ASR (Aquifer Storage and Recovery) system
as a potential emergency and seasonal potable water source.
Policy 1.1.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -23]
The County shall Gf.ontinue to implement a program for the protection of existing and
potential potable water supply sources.
Policy 1.1.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -23]
The County shall continue to !identify sufficient quantities of water sources to meet the
County's estimated growth-related needs. Potential water sources could include any
and/or all of those potential sources identified within the County's Ten-Year Water
Supply Facilities Work Plan, the Collier County Water-Sewer Master Plan, and the
Lower West Coast Water Supply Plan prepared by the South Florida Water Management
District.
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Policy 1.4:
[New text, page 23]
The County w#4 shall coordinate with the South Florida Water Management District and
other regulatory agencies in implementing effective linkages between growth
management and water planning,
Policy 1.5:
[New text, page 23]
The County w#4 shall coordinate with the South Florida Water Management District in
the development of the Water Master Plan Update. which is the primary planning
document for the Collier County Water-Sewer District.
Policy 1.6:
[New text, page 23]
The County w#4 shall coordinate with the South Florida Water Management District to
produce future plans for water supply as described within the Water Master Plan Updates
that ensure the County's ability to maintain its stated Level of Service standard,
Policy 1.7:
[New text, page 23]
The County w#4 shall reference the water supply guidelines of the most current version of
the South Florida Water Management District's Lower West Coast Water Supply Plan in
developing any future required Water Supply Facilities Work Plan.
OBJECTIVE 1.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -23]
The County will shall implement the following policies to make certain that public and
private sector potable water service utilities provide, repair and/or replace potable water
supply, treatment and distribution facilities to correct existing deficiencies in their
respective service areas as may be required to meet or exceed the Level of Service
Standards established in this Plan. In addition, public sector potable water service utilities
will shall be expanded as necessary to provide for future growth, as provided for in the
following policies.
Policy 1.2.1:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -23]
The Collier County Water-Sewer District shall Gfontinue the development of a Collier
County Regional Potable Water System consistent with the Capital Improvement
Element and the Collier County Water-Sewer Watef Master Plan Update to correct
existing deficiencies and provide for future growth.
Policy 1.2.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -23, PW -24]
Consistent with the ~ growth policies of the Future Land Use Element of this Plan,
provision of central potable water service by the County is limited to the service areas
shown in this Plan and depicted on the Collier County Water District Boundaries map
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(Figure PW-l); the Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas map (Figure PW-2),
which includes the Rural Transition Water and Sewer District; ';:itkin tke RMra]
Tnm:;iti(jfi \\later ana Se';:er Distriet Mira:;o] IllafJ (I\;E1fe PW 2.1); and, to areas where
the County has legal commitments to provide facilities and services as of the date of
adoption of this Plan. Additionally, the County may serve Towns, Villages, Hamlets, and
Compact Rural Developments within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay may be
served by the County, at the County's discretion; presently, the County has no plans to
serve any portion of the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay. This Overlay is depicted
on the countywide Future Land Use Map and map series.
Within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay: Hamlets and those Compact Rural
Developments one hundred (l00) acres or less in size may be served by central potable
water facilities; Towns, Villages, and those Compact Rural Developments greater than
one hundred (100) acres in size are required to be served by central potable water
facilities; and, Compact Rural Developments one hundred (100) acres or less in size may
be required to be served by central potable water facilities, depending upon the permitted
uses within the Compact Rural Development. These facilities may be provided by the
private sector, an independent water authority, or some other non-County utility
provided.
For the purposes of this policy and policies h2.4, h5. 1 ,and h5.3, within the Rural Lands
Stewardship Area Overlay, the term ~central potable water facilities: includes
decentralized community treatment systems-;--tH1€l,. Innovative alternative water treatment
systems such as decentralized community treatment systems shall not be prohibited by
this policy provided that they meet all applicable regulatory criteria.
Policy 1.2.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -24]
By the time mandated for tho adoption of land development regulations pursuant to
Chapter 163.3202, F.8., including any amendments thereto, require to the extent of tho
County's aHthority private sector potable \-vater service utilities, establish and file 'l/ith the
County a statement of their policy and criteria, consistent '.vith the goals, objectives and
policies of this Plan for the expansion, replacement, and/or repair of their facilities to
correct existing deficiencies and provide for future growth within their respective service
areas-: The Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority (Authority). established by
County Ordinance Number 96-6, regulates the operations of private sector potable water
treatment utilities that provide potable water supply services to portions of
unincorporated Collier County. All such private sector potable water supply service
providers are required to meet the County's adopted potable water treatment Level Of
Service (LOS). All private sector potable water supply service providers shall file an
annual statement with the Authority that provides current operating information regarding
the private sector service provider, including, but not limited to: a statement of current
policies and service criteria, the LOS maintained by the service provider and whether
such level of service meets the County's LOS Standard for potable water treatment. The
annual report shall also document any necessary or proiected facility expansion and/or
replacement projects that are required to correct observed deficiencies.
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Policy 1.2.4:
[Renumbered, revised text, pages PW -24, PW -25]
Collier County shall I!Qermit development of potable water supply systems as follows:
within the Designated Urban Areas of the Plan, including the outlying urban areas of
Irnmokalee, Copeland, Chokoloskee, Plantation Island, and Port of the Islands; within the
areas depicted on the Collier County Water District Boundaries map (Figure PW-1);
within the Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas map (Figure PW-2), which
includes the Rural Transition Water and Sewer District; within the Rural Transition
Water and Sewer District - Mirasol map (Figure PW-2.1); in Sending Lands within the
Rural Fringe Mixed Use District when Density Blending, as provided for in the Density
Rating System of the Future Land Use Element, is utilized; in Towns, Villages, Hamlets
and Compact Rural Developments within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay;
and, in areas where the County has legal commitments to provide facilities and services
as of the date of adoption of this Plan. For lands located within an area to receive County
Viator service the Collier County Water-Sewer District, but in which County water
service is not currently available, non-County potable water supply systems shall only be
allowed on an interim basis until County service is available.
Individual potable water supply wells may be permitted within the areas depicted on the
Collier County Water District Boundaries map (Figure PW -1) on an interim basis until
County water service is available; individual potable water supply wells may be
permitted in all Urban designated areas outside of the areas depicted on Figure PW -Ion
an interim basis until a centralized potable water supply system is available; findividual
potable water supply wells may be permitted in the Rural Transition Water and Sewer
District, depicted on the Existing and Future Potable Water Service Areas map (Figure
PW-2), on an interim basis until County water service is available; individual potable
water supply wells may be permitted in Sending Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed
Use District when Density Blending, as provided for in the Density Rating System of the
Future Land Use Element, is utilized, on an interim basis until County water service is
available}; and, individual potable water supply wells may be permitted on lands outside
of the Urban designated areas, outside of areas depicted on Figure PW -1, and outside of
Towns, Villages and those Compact Rural Developments greater then one hundred (100)
acres in size within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay - all areas where potable
water supply systems are not anticipated. However, individual potable water supply wells
mayor may not be permitted within Compact Rural Developments one hundred (100)
acres or less in size, depending upon the uses permitted within the Compact Rural
Development. Also, in Towns, Villages, and those Compact Rural Developments greater
than one hundred (100) acres in size, potable water supply wells are allowed to serve no
more than 100 acres, on an interim basis only, until central service is available,
Policy 1.2.5:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -25]
The County shall Gfontinue enforcement of ordinances requiring connection of existing
and new development to central potable water systems when they become available.
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Connections to a central system shall be made pursuant to Collier County Ordinance 01-
73, adopted December 11,2001.
Policy 1.2.6:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW-25]
Where Community Development Districts, or other similar special districts are
established to provide a tool for developers to finance infrastructure or other purposes,
wholly or partially within the Collier County Water-Sewer District, water service shall be
connected to the regional system, and internal facilities shall be conveyed, when
acceptable, to the Collier County Water-Sewer District for operation and ownership in
accordance with Collier County Ordinance 01-57, adopted October 23, 200l, or its latest
revision, and District construction and operating policies.
OBJECTIVE 1.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -25]
By the time mandated for the adoption of land development regulations E.rursuant to
Chapter 163.3202, F.S" including any amendments thereto, Collier County has
implemented procedures to ensure that at the time a development order is issued, potable
water facility capacity that meets or exceeds the minimum Level of Service Standards
established herein is available or will be available to serve the development under the
guidelines established for concurrency in the Capital Improvement Element of this Plan.
Policy 1.3.1: [Renumbered, revised text, pages PW-25, PW-26, PW-27, PW-28]
The following Level of Service Standards are hereby adopted and shall be used as the
basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a
development:
Revie'vV of water usago data indicates the LOS standard for finished water should remain
at 185 gpcd. Review of the historical ratio of residential to non-residential demand
indicated that approximately 17% of the total water usage is non-residential. Thus the
residential demand is 154 gcpd and the total finished water demand is 185 gpcd.
LEVEL OF SERVICE FACILITY CAPACITY
FACILITY/SERVICE AREA
COLLIER COUNTY F f...CILITIES
Collier County WaterLaH-El Sewer District
Goodland Water District
Marco Island Water District
Unincorporated Service Area {Marco Shorest
CITY OF NAPLES FACILITIES
Unincorporated Service Area
EVERGLADES CITY FACILITIES
Unincorporated Service Area
LEVEL OF SERVICE
STANDARD
185 gpcd
185 gpcd
185 gpcd
185gpcd
185 gpcd
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INDEPENDENT DISTRICTSIPRIVATE SECTOR SYSTEMS
Orangetree Utilities
Immokalee Water and Sewer District
Florida Governmental Utilities Authority
100gpcd
100gpcd
100gpcd
The standard hereby adopted is the follo'.ving '\vaste'llater" flo'.v design standards, unless
other.vise apprm'ed by the Board of COImty Commissioners to address economic, social
and construction method variatiofls bet\veen indi'/idual systems. (Source: Chapter lOD 6,
Florida ,^.dministrati'lc Code)
TYPE OF ESTABLISHMENT CALLONS PER D,\ Y (CPD)
Commereial
,^jrports
a. Eper passenger ~
b, ~add per employee :2:G
Barber and Beauty Shops (per chair) -l-OO
Bo\v ling ,'\lleys (toilet '.vastes only per lane) -l-OO
Country Club
a. Eper resident member -l-OO
b. Eper member present ~
c. Eper employee :2:G
Dentist Offices
a. Eper '.vet chair ~
b. Eper non \vet chair :3G
Doctors Offices (per doctor) ~
Factories, exclusive of industrial wastes
(gallons per person per shift)
a. ~no sho'.vers provided :2:G
b. ~showers provided ~
Food Service Operations
a. Ordinary Restaurant (per seat) :3G
b. 24 hour Restaurant (per seat) B
c. Single Service articles only (per person) ~
d. Bar and Cocktail Lounge (per person) W
e. Drive in Restaurant (per car space) :3G
f. Carry Out only
i. Eper 100 square feet of floor space :3G
ii. ~add per employee :2:G
g. Institutions (per meal) ~
Hotels and Motels
a. Regular (per room) ~
b. Resort Hotels, Camps, Cottages (per person) B
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c. ~add for establishments with sel~ service
laundry facilities (per machine)
Office Building (per employee per 8 hour shift)
Service Stations (per '.vater closet and per
urinal)
Shopping Centers v;ithout food or laundry (per
square foot of floor space)
Stadiums, Race Tracks, Ball Parks (per seat)
Stores per square foot of floor space
Sv;imming and Bathing Facilities, public (per
person)
Theaters
a. !indoor, '^1uditoriums (per seat)
b, Outdoor, Driye ins (per space)
TrailcrlMobile Home Park (per trailer space)
Tra'/el Trailer/Recreational Vehicle Park
a. Trayel Trailer (overnight), without '.vater and
se'ller hookup (per trailer space)
b, Travel Trailer (overnight), '.vith wator and
se'.ver hook ups (per trailer space).
INSTITUTIONf-AL
Churches (per seat)
Hospitals (per bed) (does not include kitchen
noastenoater flo"'s)
"11 vv yy
Nursing, Rest Homes (per bed) (docs not
incl\:lde kitchen wastewater flov;s)
Parks, Public Picnic
a. ~v/ith toilets only (per person)
b. ~with bathhouse, showers and toilcts (per
person)
Public Institutions other than Schools &
Hospitals (per person)
Schools (per student)
a. Qday type
b. b:.add for sho'.vers
c. b:.add for cafeteria
d. ~[ldd for day school '.Yorkers
e, Rboarding type
Work/Construction Camps Semi pcrmanent
(per worker)
RESIDENTIA.L
Residences
a. Single or IlRlltiple family (per dwelling unit)
1 bedroom and 600 square feet or less heated
or cooled area bedrooms
400
w
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M
~
M
-l4
~
-l4
W9
B
+00
J
W
+00
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+00
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B
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~and 601 1000 square feet heated or cooled
area
3 bedrooms and 1001 2000 square feet heated
or cooled area
1 or more bedrooms and more than 2000
square feet heated or cooled area
b. Other (per occupant)
JOG
~
600
B
FOOTNOTES:
1. For food service operations, kitchen ',vastev;ater flo ',v s shall normally be
calculated as sixty six percent (66%) of the total establishment \vastev/ater flo'.v.
2, Systems serving high volume establishments, such as fast food restaurants and
service stations located noar interstate type highways, require special sizing
considerations due to above average se'.vage volumo expected from restroom
facilities.
Policy 1.3.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -28]
In order to ensure that these Level of Service Standards contained in Policy 3.1 are
maintained, methodologies for determining available capacity and demand shall
incorporate appropriate peak demand coefficients for each facility and for the type of
development proposed.
Policy 1.3.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -28]
These Level of Service Standards contained in Policy 3.1 are the minimum criteria for
replacement, expansion or increase in capacity of potable water supply facilities.
Policy 1.3.4:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -28]
The County will aAnnually review historical potable water demand records and adjust
these Level of Service Standards contained in Policy 3.1 if so indicated by sffid--the annual
reVIew.
OBJECTIVE l.4:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -28]
The County will shall continue to promote conservation of potable water supplies by
developing and implementing an integrated, comprehensive conservation strategy which
will identify specific consumption per capita goals.
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Policy 1.4.1:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW-28]
The County shall Nnegotiate agreements with area golf courses to accept and use treated
wastewater effluent for irrigation when and where such treated effluent same is available
from existing and future wastewater treatment plants.
Policy 1.4.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -28]
The County shall ~ontinue to connect existing and future publicly owned lands suitable
for irrigation with treated wastewater effluent, such as government building grounds,
parks, and highway medians when economically feasible,
Policy 1.4.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -28]
The County shall ~ontinue to connect existing and future privately owned lands suitable
for irrigation with treated wastewater effluent, such as cemeteries, nurseries and
commercial/industrial parks when economically feasible.
Policy 1.4.4:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -28]
Tke Cmul.t)' sRall P~nnfl€lte tke lLe of xerl:,ea~e teekni~u€:; (ann~,;kt resi,;tnnt
lafiac;@!iF1iff';) to F'lli ffimize fletab Ie ';;ater tl:c fer laffa:;eapil9.'; irri;:;atlO R, a:, de~;€ri!ge€l IR
Di';i:;iel9. 2.1 S€etI0RI.O~.O I .\.I.R, 0f the Collier Count;' Lana De';elo~19.12fit Code.
At such time as a source of lreated effluent becomes available. the County shall oermit
the construction and connecti~)Jl of dual wa~stem~ seDarate Datable water and
treated wastewater effluent networks) to the County's treated effluent irri!!ation svstem in
new subdivisions, .QroVid(~d that said connec:lion callS~s 110 advers~ im.2act to the D()Vlbl~
water,system.
Policy 1.4.5:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -29]
The CmHity skall Pi3r0fi1ote aRd effferee the '.~.'ater Irn;:;ation OraiRlulee f0r CollIer
COlHHj', OrainaRe€ D>JttmlJer 02 I:, aao~te€l .'\f3ril (), 2002, to realwe flotafll€ ';:ater tee i€w
irri,;ati 0R.
Where Community Deyelaoment Districth. 01 other sllnilar soeclal n dIstricts are
established ta Drovide a tool for develcmers to finance infrastructure or other-purp.2:-;~.:>.
wholly or partially within the Collier County- Watel:-Sewer District. and wheresus,h
districts make orovisions for.lrri!!ation Vie} ,dual 5Yslems_JJli1i~ing effluentand/or .Q.1h~I
irr.i.gg,tion sources. said systems shallbe connected tOJhe r~ional system when availaQJ~-,
and all internal irrigation ~stems shall remain in private awnersl!.i.Qand be,l!!fls..t~}
metered by the Count].
Policy 1.4.6:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -29]
/\t :,ugfi tiff10 a,) e;;g0:;:; effhlewt i,; 11" ailal~[e, tfie C01ll9.t)' shall penml 0off:Jnu:tioR c:nd
ecnmeetioR of dual ';:ater :;y, :(12111.; tel (fie Co unt/; €frltteRt tnm~;Fni,;::ioFl ;;tem (1.c..
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seIHifate fl0~a8le ',':ater and treated ?:3ste?:liWr effluent) in Re?: :;tl8di'.'ision~; v:lien tlie
eOIEtrtletion ~md or CORReetir)fJ of a dual 'SaWr :;j':;tztFI ':;ill not ne;ati':dj' imfJaet tlie
flota81e ',':liter sy.~tem~:; re;tllatory eomflli~ulee or 0fleratirHl.
1;:he Countvsha!l.2!:S:)Inote the use 91 ~~ris~'!2~ techni<..J..l:l~licirought resistant landscaDin!2:)
to mi nimized2oQJ~h~~\lltL~!:"!k~j:o r, I andss;a~jq)1@Ji911,,:tsJksgjQ~cijn Se!: ti on_ i 06~Ql
&11101' the Collier County Lmd DeveloDment Code.and oromote and enforce the Water
Irrigation Ordinance for Collier County ~ _.Qrs:tiI1ance__02- I 7, adQPted Amil 9. 2002. to
reduce Datable water lIse for irIig~UorL
Policy 4.7
The Count\- shall seek to expand l~lll1~ili1.r 01 irqE:..<:ttlOn water from suoolemental
sources through connection of such sources to the ~O~~'l!Y\ l:eclaimed water 5.Y'iLem
Poliey 1.4.7 Deleted
[Deleted text, page PW -29]
OBJECTIVE 1.5:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -29]
The County ~ shaH discourage urban sprawl and the proliferation of private sector
potable water service suppliers in an effort to maximize the use of existing public
facilities through the development order approval process by implementing the following
policies,
Policy 1.5.1:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -29]
The County wt!-J. ~.!!alJ discourage urban sprawl by permitting universal availability of
central potable water systems only: in the Designated Urban Area, in Receiving and
certain Neutral Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, in the Designated
Urban-Rural Fringe Transition Zone Overlay, and in the Rural Settlement District, all of
which are depicted on the Future Land Use Map, and in Towns, Villages, Hamlets and
Compact Rural Developments within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay. These
areas are further identified as: within the Collier County Water District Boundaries on
Figure PW-l of the Potable Water Sub-element, except the outlying urban areas of
Immokalee, Copeland, Chokoloskee, Plantation Island, and Port of the Islands; or within
the Rural Transition Water and Sewer District Boundaries on Figure PW-2 of the Potable
Water Sub-element; or in Sending Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District
when Density Blending, as provided for in the Density Rating System of the Future Land
Use Element, is utilized; within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay, as each
Town, Village, Hamlet, and Compact Rural Development is designated; and, in areas
where the County has legal commitments to provide facilities and service outside the
Urban Area as of the date of adoption of this Plan.
Policy 1.5.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -29]
The County ~ ?hal1 discourage urban sprawl and the proliferation of private sector
and/or package potable water treatment systems through the development order approval
process to ensure maximum utilization of the existing and planned public facilities, No
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existing private sector or potable wate.r treatment systems will shall be permitted to add
customers unless all Levels of Service Standards are met, and operations are in
conformance with all FDEP permits.
Policy 1.5.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -30]
As provided for in the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay, and in Policies -1-:-2.2 and
-1-:-2.4 of this Sub-Element, central potable water systems are permitted in Towns,
Villages, Hamlets, and Compact Rural Developments. Though not anticipated, it is
possible that central potable water system distribution lines may extend through lands not
designated as a Town, Village, Hamlet or Compact Rural Development; in such instance
no properties designated other than as a Town, Village, Hamlet or Compact Rural
Development is- are permitted to connect to these distribution lines.
Policy 1.5.4:
[Renumbered, revised text, page PW -30]
[Adopted as Policy 1.5.3 (now 5.3) but re-numbered since the above Policy 1.5.3 (now 5.3)
became effective first.]
Under criteria, projects may be eligible for central potable water service from Collier
County Utilities, or a private sector/independent district, within the Rural Transition
Water and Sewer District, depicted on the Existing and Future Potable Water Service
Areas map (Figure PW -2) of the this Potable Water Sub-element, subject to availability.
Qualifying criteria will shall be limited to the requirements and incentives established in
the Future Land Use and the Conservation and Coastal Management Elements of the this
Plan to obtain preservation standards established for environmentally sensitive lands in
the Sending Ai=ea5 Lands of the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District (RFMUD), Criteria for
potable water service eligibility may include, but are not limited to, plans for
development,. which utilize creative planning techniques such as clustering, density
blending, rural villages, and transfer of development rights {TDRsl from identified
cn'lironmentally sensitive areas RFMUD Sending Lands. Criteria for eligibility may be
amended and additional Sending and Receiving Lands may be designated in the future.
Central Potable Water distribution lines, within the Rural Transition Water and Sewer
District, may extend through Sending Lands; however, no properties designated as
Sending Lands ffiaJ' are permitted to connect to the distribution lines.
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INTRODUCTION
[New Language, page 1]
This portion of the Collier County Growth Management Plan inventories both the natural
conditions and stormwater management activities within unincorporated Collier County.
In Collier County. there are two (2) primary service providers with regard to the
provision of stormwater management services. The County's ~t€lmJ:;;atgr MaHaggHigRt
~g@ti€lH (~art €If tR@ R€las :MaiHt€HaHee De~artHieAt) TransDortation Services Division
maintains drainage systems associated with County and State Roadways as well as. TkiD
:;)'steHl @f snliAaps ...;a:,':; is referr@s to a:; the Secondary Drainage System. The Big
Cypress Basin Board, an arm of the South Florida Water Management District
(SFWMDt maintains the larger. regional surface water management systems within
Collier County. The regional drainage system is also referred to as the Primary Drainage
System.
However. management of stormwater is concerned not only with flood prevention (a
quantity issue). but also with the removal of various pollutants picked up by the
stormwater as it flows across the County's developed land areas (a quality issue), Such
pollutants can include oils, greases. heavy metals. pesticides. fertilizers and other
substances. which can have a deleterious impact on the County's natural systems and,
above all, its groundwater quality. Note that. in this respect. there is overlap in the
intended purpose between the Drainage and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub-
elements: both seek to protect aquifer recharge areas. However. the emphasis of the
Drainage Sub-element is on surface water protection. whereas the emphasis of the
Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub-element is on groundwater protection.
The term "stormwater management" refers to a set of comprehensive strategies for
dealing with both stormwater quantity and stormwater quality issues. The primary
component of these strategies is the need to ensure that the volume. rate. timing and
pollutant load of stormwater runoff after development is similar to that which occurred
prior to development. To accomplish this task, stormwater management entities employ a
combination of structural and non-structural techniques, Non-structural techniques
emphasize preservation or restoration of natural drainage features to promote infiltration.
filtering and slowing of runoff. Structural techniques include the variety of man made
channels and control structures maintained within the primary and secondary drainage
systems. The objective of stormwater management is to develop a combination of
techniques. which provides for adequate pollutant removal and flood protection in the
most economical manner.
One of the key principles of current stormwater management techniques is recognition of
the need for basin-wide (or watershed basin) planning. The stormwater management
system has to be designed so as to ensure that the final outlet point has adequate capacity
to handle all discharges from the upstream portion of the watershed under conditions
present at the time of design, Subsequent development upstream must then utilize
stormwater management techniques and systems. which will maintain predevelopment
runoff conditions so that the capacity of the downstream portion of the watershed is not
exceeded. In this respect. there is an overlap between the intended purpose of the
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Drainage Sub-element and Goal 2 of the Conservation & Coastal Management Element,
including the Watershed Management Plans discussed under Obiective 2,1 of the CCME.
Goal, Objectives and Policies
Drainage Sub-Element
GOAL 1:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
COLLIER COUNTY SHALL PROVIDE DRAINAGE AND FLOOD PROTECTION
FOR EXISTING AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT, MINIMIZE THE DEGRADATION
OF QUALITY OF RECEIVING WATERS AND SURROUNDING NATURAL AREAS
AND PROTECT THE FUNCTIONS OF NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER
RECHARGE AREAS.
OBJECTIVE 1.1:
SYSTEMS)
(CAPITAL FACILITY PLANNING FOR DRAINAGE
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
The County shall utilize Via the Annual Update and Inventory Report on Public Facilities
(ADIR) process, aflfiually to update the Drainage Atlas Maps and Channel/Structure
Inventory components of the adopted Water Management Master Plan and to verify the
existing watershed basin boundaries within Collier County, The County will also -Vyerify
the design storm capacity of the drainage facilities within each basin, and determine the
costs necessary to maintain the facility capacities to selected design storm standards.:. This
information shall be used to fef inclusion of needed programming of operational funds in
the Annual County Budget and to identify necessary capital projects and basin studies in
the Annual Capital Improvement Element Update and Amendment.
Policy 1.1.1:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
THe COtHitj' sHall 0oRtil1l:lallj' MmoRitor a€loflle€l e~j:;til1; ';;~i1er m~tl1li;e111e!'lt flmee€ll:lres
that are il1 fllaee to e!'l:;ure tHat eJ<i,;til1; !'lattlral :;)'::te111::, e~~i:JtiR; ae';el0fJfil€l1L, al1€l
propo:;ed de';elofJ!'llC!'lts y.-ill reeei \'e 0el1efieial eOl1:;i€lerutiol1 from il1 fJH:Jflo:;ed ';;aler
ffl[ma;em,el1t flroeedtlre:; an€l flrojeeL FtHure tlflaate:; aRa re\'i:;io!'l.: to ?;aler mal1a;~:mlel1t
flwee€lures SHall refleet fieees:;ar)' eHan;;ea eORaitil)fl:; efiafi;e:; ifi tHe fie';; te€Hfii~tle:; a:;
idefitified tl=trou;1=t Immitorifi; aeti';iticd'
The County shall update and revise stonnwater management maintenance orocedures and
capital oroiects based Qn, continual __ facilitie~ -12erformance monitoring activities.
Consideration wilJ be 2iven to natural systems as identified in Policy 2.1.4 of the
Conservation and Coastal l"vlana2ement Element. existin2 develooments and orooosed
develooments.
Policy 1.1.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
County drainage system capital facility planning shall be designed Outline how to
implement procedures and projects in a manner to ensure that adequate stormwaler
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management facility capacity is available at the time a development permit is issued, or
that such adequate water management faeility capacity is a'lailable or will be available
when needed to serve the development.
Policy 1.1.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
The County shall ~ontinue to develop public drainage facilities, which Ie maintain the
groundwater table as a source of recharge for the County's potable water aquifers~ aftEl
meet the provide a source of irrigation water aee4s for agricultural. horticultural and golf
course and commercial operations and provide water to native vegetation.
Policy 1.1.4:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
Contilll:le OR going efforts to eyahlate the feasibility of restoring surface water flow iato
historical flow '.vays and utilizing them to help cORtrol discharge illtO the estuaries.
The County shall continue to evaluate structural and non-structural measures for restoring
historical hydroperiods in impacted watersheds where possible and for reducing the
impacts of canal and stormwater discharges to estuaries. Selected measures will be
implemented through the Watershed Management Planning process identified within
Goal 2 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the Growth
Management Plan.
Policy 1.1.5:
[Renumbered, revised text, pages 1, 2]
Three (3) detailed basin studies are planned within the 5j'ear plaRning time frame as
follows:
Ofte ,~.' at€rsl=tga HaftagJ~ffleftt Plaft is eMrnmtly uftaerv:aj' afta s€ll=teaulea fur e0fflfllgti€lft a,!
f011w.':s:
RasiR
C€lra0ft River E;~hmsi0R
Belle Mea(:}e
Iftlfi10kalee
~t8FtiRC: Date
FY 9~,1():
FY ()8,1()() MaJ'. "991
FY 2000/200l
COlllpletioR Date
FY ()S/()()
FY 2000/2991 .^.:flril. 200€J
FY 2002/2993
.^Aaiti0ftal Watershed Management Plans will be undertaken as set forth in CCME
Objective 2,1 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element. ,A~S the studies are
After each plan is completed, the results will be made available to the property owners
located within the basin~ boundaries for their use in petitioning the Board of County
Commissioners to create a taxing/assessment unit to fund the proposed implementation of
the studies: plan's recommendations.
Paliey 1.1.(j
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Initiate sub basin studies on the Secondary Drainage System and portions of the basin
'Nithin the Urban Area. The status of se'/eral of the critical sub basin studies is as follows:
Basin Startin2 Date
Lei)' MainlBrallchfManor NIA
Harvey FY 95/96
US 11 Outfall Swales NIA
Implementation of these projects is currently uRdef','lay.
Completion Date
~
FY 96/97
+9&6
OBJECTIVE 1.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 2]
The County shall Mmaintain adopted drainage level of service standards for basins and
sub-basins identified in the Water Management Master Plan, Maintenance of the
drainage level of service (LOS) identified for each basin will be implemented through the
Watershed Management Planning process identified within Goal 2 of the Conservation
and Coastal Management Element of this Growth Management Plan.
Policy 1.2.1:
[Renumbered, revised text, pages 2, 3]
The following levels of service for drainage are hereby adopted for the purpose of issuing
development permits.:. ;. Upon completion of each associated Watershed Management
Plan, the level of service will be modified, if warranted.
A. Future "private" developments - water quantity and quality standards as specified
in Collier County Ordinance Numbers 74-50.. afld-90-1O and 2001-27, and Land
Development Code Ordinance Number 91 102 2004-41, as amended.
B. Existing "private" developments and existing or future public drainage facilities -
those existing Levels of Service identified (by design storm return frequency
event) by the completed Water Management Master Plan as follows:
LEVELS OF SERVICE ATTAINED BY BASINS
BASIN
LEVEL OF
SERVICE
MAIN GOLDEN GATE SYSTEM
Main Golden Gate Canal Basin
Cypress Canal Basin
Harvey Canal Basin
1-75 Canal Basin
Green Canal Basin
Airport Road Canal South Basin
Corkscrew Canal Basin
Orange Tree Canal Basin
951 Canal Central Basin
D
D
D
D
C
D
D
D
C
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DISTRICT NO.6 SYSTEM -
Rock Creek Basin
C-4 Canal Basin
Lely Main Canal Basin
Lely Canal Branch Basin
Lely Manor Canal Basin
Haldeman Creek Basin
Winter Park Outlet Basin
COCOHA TCHEE RIVER SYSTEM
Cocohatchee River Basin
Pine Ridge Canal Basin
Palm River Canal Basin
COCOHATCHEE RIVER SYSTEM (eoBtiBHed)
West Branch Cocohatchee River Basin
East Branch Cocohatchee River Basin
Airport Road Canal North Basin
951 Canal North Basin
GORDON RIVER EXTENSION
Gordon River Extension Basin
Goodlette-Frank Road Ditch Basin
HENDERSON CREEK BASIN
Henderson Creek Basin
F AKA-UNION SYSTEM
Faka-Union Canal Basin
Miller Canal Basin
Merritt Canal Basin
Prairie Canal Basin
SOUTHERN COASTAL BASIN
US-41 Outfall Swale No, 1 Basin
US-41 Outfall Swale No.2 Basin
Seminole Park Outlet Basin
BARRON RIVER SYSTEM
Okaloacoochee Slough Basin
Barron River Canal North Basin
Urban Immokalee Basin
MISCELLANEOUS INTERIOR WETLAND
SYSTEMS
Corkscrew Slough Basin
D
C
D
D
D
D
D
D
C
D
C
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
C
C
D
D
C
D
C
C
D
Policy t.2.~~:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 4]
The County's Enlarge the scope of the Water Management Master Plan te shall include
recommendations for changing Levels of Service together with an analysis of capital
requirements.
OBJECTIVE 1.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 4]
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Beginning '.'lith fiscal year 1996 97, a five year schedule of capital improvement needs
for ',vater management facilities v/ill be maintained and updated annually in conformance
'.'lith the reviev,' process for the Capital Impro';ement Element of this plan.
The County shall maintain and annually update a five-year schedule of capital
improvements for water management facilities in conformance with the annual review
process described within the Capital ImprovementElement of the Growth Management
Plan,
Policy 1.3.1:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 4]
The County shall f)gevelop and maintain procedures to annually update water
management facility demand and capacity information,
Policy 1.3.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 4]
The County shall J2Qrepare periodic annual summaries of capacity and demand
information for each water management facility and service area.
Policy 1.3.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 4]
Collier County shall evaluate and rank Wwater management capital improvement
projects ""ill be evaluated and ranked according to in accordance with the priorities stated
in the Capital Improvement Element of this plan.
Policy 1.3.4:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 4]
County improvements to existing Major emphasis shall be gi'/on to improving existing
drainage facilities shall give maior emphasis to the maintenance of those facilities located
within in and around the urban and estates designated areas (on the adopted Future Land
Use Map), exclusive of Southern Golden Gate Estates to maintain their use.
OBJECTIVE M:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 4]
The County shall Beginning with fiscal year 1996 97, develop and maintain policies and
programs to correct existing deficiencies and to provide for future facility needs in
accordance with for those projects 'Nhich have been outlined the annual work program
referenced in the adopted Water Management Master Plan and any future individual
basin studies.
Policy M.I:
[Renumbered text, page 4]
Water management projects shall be undertaken in accordance with the schedule
provided in the Capital Improvements Element of this plan, These projects shall be
undertaken in coordination with the Big Cypress Basin/South Florida Water Management
District 5 Year Plan.
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Politey M.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 4]
CollieJ County shall ~orrect eXIstmg deficiencies and provide for future water
manM'~ment facility needs through the formulation and implementation of an annual
work programs, In order to implement the annual work program, the County shall
~ncoUlrage the use of innovative funding sources mechanisms including, but not limited
to HtH-.tnltion of special taxing or assessment districts.
Policy .l-A,.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 4]
De'/elop apl:1blic awareness program to inform the governmentaJ leadership and general
pl:1blic of the need to utilize total watershed management concepts \vithin the existing
drainage sYJ)tems and the environmental enhancements that will result from their
implementati'efr.
The Count" ~,hall develop and maintain a stormwater management public awareness
program, which will include, but not necessarily be limited to, a Collier County
Stormwater Management website. The primary purpose of this program shall be to
provide information regarding the County's stormwater management programs to the
general public including, but not limited to. the environmental enhancements that will
result from the use of total water management concepts within the existing drainage
network.
OBJECTIVE 1.5:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 5]
The County shall ~ontinue to regulate land use and development ffi in a manner that
protect~ the functions of natural drainage features and natural groundwater aquifer
recharge areas.:. Implementation of this Obiective will be consistent with the Watershed
Management Planning process identified within Goal 2 of the Conservation and Coastal
Management Element .of the Growth Management Plan, through and with relevant
provisions contained within the adopted Land Development Code (Ordinance 91 102
Number 2004-41 as amended),
Policy 1.5.1:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 5]
Collier County shall ~ periodically review all appropriate Water Management
Ordinances and regulations to determine their effectiveness in protecting the functions of
the natural drainage features and natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas,
Policy 1.5.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 5]
Based upon the periodic review described in Policy 5.1. the County shall 9gevelop any
appropriate new ordinances and regulations that are necessary to ensure protection of the
functions of natural drainage fieatures and natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas.
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OBJECTIVE 1.6:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 5]
The County shall protect the functions of natural drainage features shall be protected
through the application of standards that address the quality and quantity of discharge
from stormwater management systems. Implementation of this Objective will be
consistent with the Watershed Management Planning process identified within Goal 2
and Objective 2.1 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the Growth
Management Plan. This objective is made measurable through the following policies:
Policy 1.6.1,;,
[Renumbered, revised text, page 5]
Projects shall be designed and operated so that off-site discharges will meet State water
quality standards, as set forth in Chapter 17 302 62-302.300, F.A.C., as it existed eft
,'\ugust 31, 1999 at the date of project approval.
Policy 1.6.2,;,
[Renumbered, revised text, page 5]
Collier County's Rretention and detention requirements shall be the same as those
provided in the South Florida Water Management District's Basis of Review, Section 5.2,
as it existed on ,'\ugust 31, 1999 at the time of project approval.
Policy 1.6.3,;,
[Renumbered, revised text, pages 5, 6]
Collier County shall compute Allowable off-site discharge rates shall be computed using
a storm event of 3 day duration and 25 year return frequency. The allowable off-site
discharge rates are as follows:
a. Airport Road North Sub-Basin
(North of Vanderbilt Beach Road)
b. Airport Road South Sub-basin
(South of Vanderbilt Beach Road)
c. Cocohatchee Canal Basin
d, Lely Canal Basin
~. Harvey Basin
L Wi!!!!ins Pass Basin
g. All other areas
0.04 cfs/acre
0.06 cfs/acre
0.04 cfs/acre
0,06 cfs/acre
0.055 d's/acre
0.13 d's/acre
0.15 cfs/acre
Ia special cases, !The County may exempt projects may be exempted by the COUflty from
these allowable off-site discharge rates if pro'/iding any of the following applies:
1. The project is exempt from allowable off-site discharge limitations pursuant to
Section 40E-400.315, FAC.
2, The project is part of an existing SFWMD permit>. which allows discharge rates
different than those listed above,
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3. It can be documented that the ~roject currently discharges off-site at a rate higher
than those listed above. The documentation required for this purpose shall be
prepared by a registered professional engineer, and will consist of an engineering
study prepared by a registered professional engineer, which utilizes the applicable
criteria in the "SFWMD Basis of Review for Environmental Resource Permit
Applications", The study shall be subject to review and approval by the County
and SFWMD staff. The study shall include the following site:specific
information:
a. Topography
b, Soil types and soil storage volume
c. Vegetation types
d. Antecedent conditions
e. Design rainfall hydrographffi
f. Depression storage capacity
g. Receiving water hydro graph. and
h, Other relevant hydrologic and hydraulic data.
Using the above information, a hydrologic and hydraulic model shall be developed which
demonstrates the higher off-site discharge rate shall be de'leloped.
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INTRODUCTION
[New Language, page 1]
The Solid Waste Sub-Element establishes a policy framework for Collier County's
current solid waste management facilities and provides general direction for the further
development of the County's solid waste management system in the future, The purpose
of the Solid Waste Sub-Element is to assure the provision of cost effective and
environmentally safe disposal of solid waste for the present and anticipated future
residents of Collier County. The proper collection, processing, and disposal of solid
waste is important to the health, safety and welfare of all Collier County residents.
Improper disposal of solid and/or hazardous waste can contaminate drinking water or
expose residents to environmental and public health risks.
In addition to the safe and environmentally sound collection, processing and disposal of
residential and commercial solid waste, the Solid Waste Sub-Element also contains
provisions related to: monitoring for potential environmental impact pursuant to State and
Federal rules and regulations and the associated permit conditions; the collection and
disposal of hazardous materials; the County's recycling programs; and, solid waste
recovery programs.
Goal, Objectives and Policies
Solid Waste Sub-Element
GOAL 1:
[Number Removed, page 1]
PROVIDE AN EFFICIENT AND ECONOMICAL BALANCE OF PUBLIC AND
PRIVATE SERVICES THAT WILL ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF COLLIER COUNTY
TO MEET THE ESTABLISHED REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLID WASTE
DISPOS,^~LMANAGEMENT IN A MANNER TO ASSURE THEIR PUBLIC HEALTH
AND SAFETY AND TO PROTECT THE AIR, WATER AND LAND RESOURCES
OF COLLIER COUNTY.
OBJECTIVE 1~: (COLLECTION)
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
Collier County shall continue to +he maintonaflcc maintain ef a safe, dependable and
efficient solid waste collection system.
Present facilities meeting the current Level of Service includes two (2) franchise
collection areas and three transfer stations Recycling Centers, as follows:
a, Unincorporated County service area;
b, Immokalee service area;
c. Three (3) transfer stations Recycling Centers;
1. Naples Transfer Station Recycling Center
2. Marco Transfer Station Recycling Center
3, Carnestown Transfer Station Recycling Center
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Policy 1.1d:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
The County shall Gfontinue to maintain and regulate commercial and tax-bill based
residential collection costs to ensure efficient and dependable service affordable to all
users.
Policy 1.1.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
The County shall Maintain retain its mandatory collection ordinance Number 90-30 as
amended and the mandatory commercial recycling ordinance as amended.
Policy 1.1.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
The County shall ~ontinue to evaluate economic transfer and disposal systems including
transfer stations the use of full-service recycling centers.
Policy 1.1.4:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
The County shall ensure ,'\ssure public awareness and participation in solid waste
collection management issues by requiring that all such issues tB be addressed in
advertised public meetings (!Xld0!p.l:.lbllf~~\l91'hshcw~.
OBJECTIVE 1.2: (DISPOSAL)
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
The County shall ~ontinue to utilize safe and efficient methods for environmentally
sound disposal of solid waste in accordance with local, State and Federal regulations and
shall continue to investigate improved methods and implement practices that meet this
objective.
Policy 1.2.1:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
The County shall continue to Mmonitor groundwater wells- as required by the regulatory
permit conditions for operation of the landfill and continue to closely evaluate the test
data, DQeyelop remedial actions if conditions are not satisfactory in compliance with
State and Federal rules and regulations.
Policy 1.2.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 2]
The County shall continue to Implement and maintain leachate and gas management
systems at County landfills as needed in order to comply with permit conditions.
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Policy 1.2.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 2]
The County shall continue to P12ursue State and Federal grants for, and participation in..
feasibility projects 00 for the development and investigation of improved techniques for
landfill operations and ethef alternative methods e.f for solid waste disposal.
Policy 1.2.4:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 2]
Maintain the l8fld inventory reql:lired for future l8fldfills to meet the recommended Leyel
of Service standards.
Bv fiscal year 2010. t~e County shall acquire and/or retain the requifea land inventory
required for future solid waste operations, based upon selection of, including but not
limited to, one or more of the following options. by fi~;cal year 2010:
1, Increase the permissible elevation of the Naples Landfill so as to gain additional
airspace capacity.
2, Develop the means to partially or completely divert solid waste from the landfill
(additional recycling or alternative forms of disposal).
3. Secure and utilize capacity at a landfill or landfills outside of Collier County,
4, Explore emerging conversion technologies that would allow for continued solid
waste disposal operations within Collier County.
Policy 1.2.5:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 2]
The Level of Service for Solid Waste Sub-Element shall be:
a. Tons of solid waste per capita per year, used to determine landfill disposal
capacity, is based on the average of the last ~ three complete fiscal years actual
lined cell tonnage activity,
b. Two (2) years of constructed lined landfill cell capacity at the disposal rate
calculated per -l-:-2.5.a.
c. Ten (10) years of permittable landfill capacity at the disposal rate calculated per
-l-:-2.5,a,
Policy 1.2.6:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 2]
The County shall annually l:)Qefine the cost of continued landfilling solid waste
collections and disposal within the County over the next 5, 10 and 20 year time periods
taking into consideration all operating and capital costs,
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Policy 1.2.7:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 2]
The County shall Assure promote public awareness Qf, and participation in~ solid waste
disposal issues by requiring all issues to be addressed in advertised public meetings
ansi/ 0 ldl111)Jl(L~Lk" llill!~'i,
Policy 1.2.8:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 2]
The Collier County Solid Waste Department shall continue to operate and maintain a
hazardous waste collection facility. The facility shall operate five (5) days per week and
will accept household hazardous wastes, Additionally. the Department shall continue to
hold its hazardous waste collection day at least eftee twice per year targeting residential
households but also allowing small businesses to participate to :;CH'Fle e;~tel'lt.
OBJECTIVE l.3: (RECYCLE AND RECOVERY) [Renumbered, revised text,
page 2]
The Collier County Solid Waste Department shall continue to Mmaintain and update the
Integrated Solid Waste Management Strategic Plan Solid 'Naste Master Plan as directed
by the Board of County Commissioners.
Policy 1.3.1:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 2]
The Collier County Solid Waste Department shall continue to Mmaintain and improve
programs to reduce the amount of solid waste that requires disposal at County landfills
by:
a. Maintain!!lg and enhanceing the current county Tt/ide countywide single family
through fourplcx residential etH~::ige recycling program~.
b. Maintaini!!g and enhancemg the current county-wide multi-family residential
recycling program
~, Maintaining and enhanceing the current county-wide commercial business
recycling program~ to encourage and assist commercial business recycling
activities county \vide.
~. Continue Maintaining and enhanceing the curb-side separation of material into
recyclable categories to be received at the material recovery facilities landfill ffite
recyclable categories.
Policy 1.3.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 3]
Continue investigation of cost saving methods for landfills:
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a. Landfill miFling to recover and recycle cover material. LaFldfill mining provides a
method of clean up of unlined laFldfills and for recycliFlg existing acreage for Flew
landfills.
b. Inyestigate methane gas recovery and use.
The County shall continue investigation and implementation of cost-saving measures for
County disposal operations, iHehuiin..:: "Hit Hot limite€i h'l, tke eun-eHt metkaHe ;as
e011eeti0H f1r€l;rmn. Currently, a methane gas collection program is in operation, The
County shall evaluate other measures, includif!g landfill mininQ. as new technologies and
practices emerge.
Policy 1.3.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 3]
The County shall ,'\ssure promote public awareness Qf" and participation in.. solid waste
€iisflosal recycle and recovery issues by requiring all issues to be addressed in advertised
public meetings and/or public workshoQ?
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red are added; words double 8trtJol~ th~ in red are deleted - both since 2-23-06 version.
Natural Groundwater & Aquifer Recharge Sub-Element
3-23-06
I.
INTRODUCTION
[New Language, page 1]
The Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub-Element establishes the manner in
which Collier County will identify and protect the natural groundwater aquifers that serve
as the primary sources of drinking water for County residents and visitors. This Sub-
Element relates only to those aquifer recharge areas located in unincorporated Collier
County that serve as potable water wellfields.
The Implementation Section of this Sub-Element contains a single Goal. divided into five
(5) Objectives. Beneath each Objective are the specific County implementing policies,
The water supply protection Objectives in this Sub-Element include:
. Mapping and delineation of natural aquifer recharge areas;
. Protection of groundwater quality;
. Groundwater quality monitoring;
. Public education with regard to groundwater protection issues: and.
. Protection of critical recharge areas and groundwater resources.
Goal, Objectives and Policies
Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub-Element
GOAL 1:
[Number Removed, page 1]
THE COUNTY SHALL IDENTIFY AND PROTECT NA TURAL
GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS FROM ACTIVITIES THAT
COULD DEGRADE AND/OR CONTAMINATE THE QUALITY OF
GROUNDWATER.
OBJECTIVE 1.1: (MAPPING AND DELINEATION OF RECHARGE AREAS)
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
The County shall continue to On a biannual basis, beginning in October 1998, review 00c
a 0i~uulMal basis. every two veal's. and revise fas necessarYt, existing map delineations of
recharge areas County potable water wellfields that are most sensitive to contamination
from nearby land development and other surface activities, The biaRRuul biennial review
and any subsequent map revisions will be based on geologic, hydrogeologic, hydrologic,
and updated Gnathropogenic anthropogenic contaminant data aggregated during since the
previous biennium revision.
Policy 1.1.1:
The County shall Continue to fl0ri0)cli0all)' revise and update its 3-dimensional computer
models of ground water flow around public water supply wellfields, as additional data
(e.g., withdrawal rates, numbers and locations of wells within wellfields, and
hydrogeologic information) become available.
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Policy 1.1.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
Continue to identify areas aRd re'lise pre'/ious ideRtifications of areas that are especially
vulnerable to contamination because of laRd use, drainage, geomorphic, soil,
hydrogeological, and other conditions, such as the preseRcelabsence of confining units.
The County shall identify those County potable water wellfields. or portions of
wellfields. which are susceptible to contamination. caused by adjacent or nearby land
uses. drainage patterns. geomorphic conditions. soil properties. and/or hydrogeologic
factors. including the presence or absence of confining units, This information shall be
revised and updated ~i.G!l.t. '!.S_ll~l:~>Scll:Y.:.
Policy 1.1.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
The County shall maintain and ~€ri0€lltHillj' update data on Identify existing land uses and
land use activities that possess the greatest potential for ground water contamination. 8ee
Policy 1,5.1.
Policy 1.1.4:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
The County shall maintain and r€ri@eheally Ygpdate its maps of criteria for determining
and mapping sensitive recharge areas as additional anthropogenic and hydrogeologic
information becomes available.
Policy 1.1.5:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
This Sub-Element shall incorporate by reference Af!nnual recharge amounts for the
Surficial tffiEi 'l!.~(I Lower Tamiami A@quifers and deeper aquifers such as the Sandstone
and Hawthorne Aquifers. are those as described in the Sf\VMD's South Florida Water
Management District's official publications dated April. 2000 (and scheduled to be
published in 2006), Publication "\IRE tt327. _I\..iQr1uin-LRechJ!!:fc (Infiltration/leakuge)
throu2:hout the ~()USJl Floridu Wutcr~.1uJ]a~ent Di~;lrict. Jlll\/.\U2:11~;t. 1995 (~.1QP I und
MUD 2}
OBJECTIVE 1.2: (PROTECTION OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY)
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
Ground water quality shall meet all applicable Federal and State water quality standards.
Policy 1.2.11.
[Renumbered, revised text, page 1]
The County shall prohibit I}Qischarges to sinkholes or other karst related features that
have direct hydrologic connection~ to the Surficial or Intermediate Aquifer Systems shall
be prohibited.
Policy 1.2.21.
[Renumbered, revised text, page 2]
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red are added; words double ct"ucl~ through in red are deleted - both since 2-23-06 version.
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Non-agricultural developments requiriftg an BRP Environmental Resources E.j3ermit from
the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD} shall preserve groundwater
recharge characteristics as required by the SFWMD and as set forth in the SFWMD's
Basis for Review, as it existed on October 31, 1999, dated January 2004 and as regular! y
updated. Ground water recharge shall also be protected through the application of the
retention/detention requirements and allowable off-site discharge rates for non-
agricultural developments specified in Policies h6.2 and h6.3 in the Drainage Sub-
Element.
Policy 1.2.3,;,
[Renumbered, revised text, page 2]
The County 's'~tandards for protecting the quality of ground water recharge te within the
public water supply Y/ellfields wellhead protection areas identified in the Future Land
Use Element (FLUE} shall be are tho same as those provided in Policy 3.1. 1 of the
Conservation and Coastal Management Element.
Poliey 1.2.4
[Deleted text, page 2]
The Collier County Rural and /'..gricultural ,''..rea ,'\ssessment shall consider the ground
'.vater recharge characteristics in the County's rural area including the information
contained in 8F\VMD publication ')IRE #327.
Policy t.2.M:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 2]
Collier County shall evaluate the necessity for adopting more stringent ground water
recharge standards for High or Prime Recharge areas within 2 years of the SFWMD
Governing Board's adoption of such areas.
OBJECTIVE 1.3: (GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING) [Renumbered,
revised text, page 2]
The County shall bfontinue to collect and evaluate ground water quality data, identifying
ambient water quality values and trends, comparing analyzeQ concentrations to Florida
Ground Water Guidance Concentrations, and providing information to water resources
planning and management entities, and to the general public.
Policy 1.3.1:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 2]
The County shall bfontinue Hie its existing water quality monitoring program to provide
base-line data, evaluate long-term trends, identify water quality problems, and evaluate
the effectiveness of the County's ground water protection program,
Policy 1.3.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 2]
The County shall bfoordinate data gathering activities with State and Federal agencies to
minimize duplication of efforts and enhance the quality of information gathered.
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Policy 1.3.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 2]
The County will annually Ai!ssess the its groundwater quality monitoring data annually to
determine whether monitoring activities and County Ordinances require expansion,
modification or reduction,
Policy 1.3.4:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 2]
The County shall continually Ggather and H-Se evaluate appropriate data ffi for the
purpose of refineing and improveing the data base groundwater quality monitoring
database used in the County's 3-dimensional ground water model.
Policy 1.3.5:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 3]
HJ' 1 Oet0fler 1 f)l}: Collier County shall continue to conduct establish a water resources
planning group eompo::ecd of \yj.rl1 appropriate County, City of Naples, and SFWMD staff
to provide ;ui€laMee for ground water resource development, utilization, and
conservation.
OBJECTIVE: 1.4: (PUBLIC EDUCATION WITH REGARD TO
GROUNDW A TER PROTECTION ISSUES) [Renumbered, revised text, page 3]
The County shall Gfontinue current activities of providing the public with educational
materials concerning ground water protection issues in Collier County.:. ~ These may
include. but shall not be limited to. the preparation of annual technical publications of
ground water quality data collected, an informational website for groundwater quality
issues. general information publications, establishment of a speakers' bureau
presentlttions, K-12 classroom presentations, and in-service teacher workshops and
semmars.
Policy 1.4.1:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 3]
The County shall continue to Ai!dvise the public on the appropriate disposal methods for
hazardous wastes. for the purpose of reducing or avoiding the potential for groundwater
contamination. In performing this task. the County may utilize the public educational
measures listed within Obiective 4 of this Sub-Element. or any other measures, which
may be appropriate.
Policy 1.4.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 3]
The County shall continue to P12.rovide information in a manner that can be understood by
the general public eft regarding Collier County's groundwater system, its vulnerability to
contamination and measures needed to protect it from contamination, In performing this
task. the County may utilize the public educational measures listed within Obiective 4 of
this Sub-Element, or any other measures, which may be appropriate.
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red are added; words double ctruel, through in red are deleted - both since 2-23-06 version.
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OBJECTIVE: 1.5: (PROTECTION OF CRITICAL RECHARGE AREAS AND
GROUNDWATER RESOURCES) [Renumbered, revised text, page 3]
The County will shall implement eKistifi; plans to preserve critical ground water recharge
areas and ground water resources, and on a biennial schedule, beginning in October 1988,
will (Jeri0€ligally review, evaluate, and revise (if warranted) those plans and actions,
based on the best available geologic, hydrologic, hydrogeologic, and anthropogenic
contaminant data aggregated during the previous biennium.
Policy 1.5.1:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 3]
The County shall QQevelop, and continually update, technical criteria for determining
those recharge areas, which areas are critical to the County's longterm long-term ground
water needs,
Policy 1.5.2:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 3]
The County shall continue to !identify tfle critical recharge areas and appropriate
protective mechanisms.
Policy 1.5.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 3]
The County shall continue to !identify costs, funding mechanisms and private property
rights issues associated with the protection of critical recharge areas,
Policy 1.5.4:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 3]
By 1 October 1997, The County shall continue to operate the implement Collier County's
a local petroleum storage tank eleaIHlfl inspection program, especially in identified
wellfield protection zones, operating within available State funding.
Policy 1.5.5:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 3]
By 1 October, 1997, increase household and Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity
Generator (CESQG) hazardous waste collection,
Collier County shall continue to operate and maintain a hazardous waste collection
facility. The facility shall operate five (5) days per week and will accept household and
small business hazardous wastes. Additionally, the County shall continue to hold its
hazardous waste collection day at least twice per year targeting residential households but
also allowing small businesses to participate to some extent.
CO,A...L 2, aDd OBJECTIVE 2.1, aDd Polieies 2.1.1 2.1.4 [deleted] [Deleted text, page 3]
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.-..,
INTRODUCTION [Added text, page 2]
The goal of the Housing Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan is "to create
an adequate supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for all residents of Collier
County." With the exception of housing opportunities provided to citizens of very modest means,
the provision and maintenance of housing is traditionally a function of the private market. The
development of private housing in Collier County is driven by an expensive housing stock:
effectively excluding low-income and working class families from the housing market. Thus,
there is a need for the County to find ways to encourage the provision of affordable-workforce
housing for these families.
In Collier County, encoura2:ement of the provision of affordable-workforce housing is the
responsibility of the Collier County Operations#!. Support and Housing Department. The purpose
of the Department's grants and affordable-workforce housing programs is to increase the
supply of affordable-workforce housing countywide, through management of the County's
Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The trust fund has enabled the County to implement the
following programs:
. Impact fee deferrals,
. Housing rehabilitation and emergency repair,
. Down payment / closing cost assistance,
. Land acquisition with new construction,
. Demolition with new construction,
. Special needs housing and pre-approved building plans,
· Meeting ~ community needs by facilitating the creation of affordable-workforce
housing opportunities: the improvement of communities: and the sustainability of
neighborhoods.
In iffl[llefflefitin.; suek [lf0.;ram.:;, Collier Cmmt)' Ha:; 10mg maiRtaiRea an €l~.ieeti';g €lf ereatlnt; 500
Rev: affsrdtlhle lI'sJ'.'dSl'f:J8 Hm!sin.; LU~its eaek :,'ea1'. H0';:e':ef, tHe 599 unit [leI' year taft;et y:a:;
e:;ta~lisHea man)' years a;0, before the Cmmt)' haa felja~le Heeds assessment €lata on 7,'hi€h to
~a:;e tHe 0~jeeti':e. The Jfl0,;t aeeurate ana t:lflt0aate huusing €lata a':ailalslle trmH the Slate
thr0t:l;;h tke Vni'.'ersity of Fl0riGLl ?:;kiml3er.; CeRter (200) e0nfirm:; that C011ier COURt:, i.; m~it.:
:;h0rt 0f fJr€l':iain.; tlffsl'..dahle k0t:l:;iR; to all of the et:lIT€Rt Cmu:t)' re:;iaeRl:; in Ree€l @f :;MeM
fum:;iR;;. TM re:;i€l€fit; are eo:;t 0urscFlea ~ma :;]'leR€liR; n:ore tkaR thirt:,' fJere€nt of their ;;nL:.;
mOfithl:,' iReOm€ on kow;in;; e~~flen:;e:;. Tke €lgfieit i:; €li':ide€l bet';:een rOa;;HI:, €Hte tkird rental
MR€l t';:0 thin!:; 0?:Fler oeeuflied hou:;il'l;;. Fmtkerm0re, thi.; fi,;ure (ml:,' repre:;eRt; tho:~e resldiR';
ift Collier COURt)': it €loe:; not tab.~ iRto aeeOlmt the iR€li ','iduaL '::ho ma:/ '.':orl~ in tke OllRt:, l3ut
are uRable to aff{'Jr€l h(m:;iR'; aRa eommute from nei,;kborint; emmtie:;.
Collier County will continue to address its affordable-workforce housing deficit by working
collaboratively with non-profit groups, governmental agencies, and public/private coalitions to
coordinate activities and effectively leverage the resources available to the entire County. Ih~
rHost current data available from the University of Florida Slljmb~~~~t:r}leL_~..QIl~ci~~_(Llfl
assessing~he Co_unty'5 affordable~workforce h()usLn.,giIefis:ll-"
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Goal, Objectives and Policies
Housing Element
GOAL 1:
[Revised text, page 3]
TO CREATE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF DECENT, SAFE, SANITARY, AND
AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF COLLIER COUNTY.
OBJECTIVE 1:
[Revised text, page 3]
The number of new affordable-workforce housing units shall increase by ~ 1,000 units each
year in an effort to continue to meet the housing needs of all current and future very-low, low
and moderate income residents of the County, including those households with special needs
such as rural and farmworker housing in rural Collier County. ~ollier County shall oursue an
interlocal a!2:reement with Naoles. Marco Island. and Eyer!2:lades City to reauire that each City
provide som~ortion of th~se J:lousi.!!RJ:lQits or the)'il1ancia! eguiyalenL
JOINT CITY Of' NAPLES/COUNTY POLICIES
Policy 1.1:
[Revised text, page 3]
Collier County shall :Y!!tilize intergovernmental agreements between the County and the City of
Naples !l\:'i;fi@orift; mUI1leij3ahtie; to coordinate SHIP, CDBG, and other State, Federal and
private funds to improve coordination and efficiency in the provision of housing delivery
assistance.
Policy 1.2:
[Revised text, page 3]
Collier County and the City oj Naples It; mume~htI\:'s will work together to accomplish the
community wide goal of ereatiR;sL.!Q2ortil1l? a sufficient supply of market rate and below market
rate housing. This effort will may include the consolidationHg of Ihe Cily of NaDles andill~
County all loeal--housing programs and activities, including, but not limited to, s.~tate and
Pfederally funded programs such as SHIP and CDBG, in an effort to provide greater efficiency.
Policy 1.3:
[Revised text, page 3]
The City of b'~~ and Collier County ;!m! it:: nuujJ(:ipalitie~, will explore the development of a
fair share affordable-workfOl'ce housing ordinance that will require commercial and residential
developments to address the lack of affordable-workforce housing. The local jurisdiction will
evaluate a broad range of options including the development of an affordable~~~_~
housing impact fee, the requirements that a percentage of units developed will be "set aside" for
below market rate housing, provide for the transfer of development rights, an option whereby
land could be donated to a nonprofit entity and/or placed in a land bank, or other alternatives that
will assist in mitigating the rising need for affordable-workforct; housing as the population
Increases.
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Policy 1.4:
[Revised text, page 3]
Collier County shall seek to distribute A!ffordable-workforce housing will be distributed
equitably throughout the County using strategies which may include, but are not limited to,
density bonus agreements, and impact fee v/ai'/ers or deferrals. In addition, affordable~
workforce housing will be located where adequate infrastructure and services are available.
CITY OF NAPLES POLICIES
None
COUNTY POLICIES
None
*Poliey 1.5:
[Deleted text, page 3]
Reyievl the feasibility of incorporating the Collier COImty HOHsing }..uthority and the Collier
CouRty Housing and Urban Improyement office activities into one agency to provide greater
coordinatioR and efficiency in housing deli'/ery services.
OBJECTIVE 2:
[Revised text, page 4]
By 2000, create a non profit housing development corporation, formed with a cross section of
representatives from business, government, housing adyocates, and the community at large,
which will assist the City and County in achicying a new goal of 500 dwelling units per year for
very low, low and moderate income residents of Collier County.
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners aided in the establishment of the Collier
County Housing Development Corporation in 2003. The mission of the Housing Development
Corporation is to serve as a non-profit agency. with an executive board made up of
representatives from business. government. housing advocates. and the community at large.
which shall assist Collier County and its municipalities in achieving a new goal of 1,000
dwelling units per year for very-low, low and moderate income residents of Collier County.
JOINT CITY OF NAPLES/COUNTY POLICIES
Policy 2.1:
[Revised text, page 4]
Through nOll-Drofit hOllSil~ develoDmenL_tae Collier CCHHl.t:,' IlotLin; D0..'d@fJFlKfit
Gcorporations. the County shall seek to !increase the supply of housing for all segments of the
community, including very low, low and moderate income residents and those with special needs
including farmworker~ housing, through the use of existing programs such as low income
housing tax credits, density bonuses and impact fee wai'/ers or deferrals,
Policy 2.2:
[Revised text, page 4]
Solicit input from the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Deyelopmont Council, Collier Building
Industry Association (CBL'\), Naples Area Board of Realtors, Naples ,^..rea ,^..partment
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,^..ssociation, Collier County Banking Partnership, the ,^..ffordable Housing Commission, and the
Collier County Housing ,'\uthority to identify potential nonprofit board representation and
members, and to deyelop a mission statement for the non profit housing agency. The non profit
housing de'/elopment Corporation 'llill partner vlith other entities to apply for State and Federal
housing funds available to non profit corporations. This effort \vill result in the deyelopment of
a more comprehensiye housing delivery system that ensures the deyelopment of housing for all
residents of Collier County through a partnership ',vith private de'.'elopers, non profits, local
goyernments and other interested parties,
'1'l1e CdJicr COURt'. 1l0LLlI9.': I;e':elof1rncnt C@rpunHiL'l:1. PartnershlJ2~_shall be encouraged
P~~\~~:L~1ner ':.ith private developers, non-profit entities, local governments and other
interested parties to ensure the development of housing that meets the needs of the County's
very-low, low and moderate income residents.
Policy 2.3:
[Revised text, page 4]
+he Collier County and the=~City 01 NaDles staff will continue to provide community
organizations with brochures and up-dates on various housing programs, grant opportunities,
technical assistance and other information that will promote affordable-workfor~housing
opportunities for very low, low and moderate income residents.
Policy 2.4:
[Revised text, page 4]
By 1999, the Collier County and the City 01 NaQks-will shall continue to review existing codes
and ordinances and amend them as needed to allow for flexible and innovative residential design
that encourages mixed use developments- tt:fHl with a variety of housing designs, styles, and price
ranges.
Policy 2.5:
[Revised text, page 4]
By 1998, the Collier County and the City ().-LNaJ?l~s-will shall continue to review the its existing
permit processing systems in an effort to reduce the processing time and cost of housing, and
especially for affordable-workforce_housing aIIlL\..;Dmill~!_~ctl:~,jQ~11ttl~\' <:treas..-llJ"LLLc=\,:.glL,!lt;
:;_tI~e_(lJll1if1~..sL to identify areas that can be streamlined,
Policy 2.6:
[Revised text, page 4]
Collier County shall continue to P,Qrovide ongoing technical support and assistance to private
developers and non-profit housing organizations in their efforts to secure State or Federal
funding.
Policy 2.7:
[Revised text, page 4]
Collier County shall Iincrease the utilization of existing impact fee ordinances to facilitate the
development of affordable-workforce housing through the provisions of waivers and/or
deferrals.
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CITY OF NAPLES POLICIES
None
*Policy 2.8:
[No changes to text, page 5]
COUNTY POLICIES
.!I!.policy 2.989:
[ReBum.IJered, rRevised text, page 5]
The County shall fleri€Hiieall)' ~eview the County's Affordable-workforce Housing Density
Bonus Ordinance every two years and revise the Ordinance, as necessary~ to reflect changing
community needs and market conditions. The -purpose of the Affordable-workforce Housing
Density Bonus Ordinance shall be to ~ncourage the blending of affordable-workforce housing
density bonus units into market rate developments ~l~ well as to. SLlPPort develoQrnents
exclusively providinS!" affordable-workforce hOllsinS!"and reviev; the feasibility of approving
density bonus at an administrative level.
.!I!.policy 2.14HO:
[Revised text, page 5]
Thro\:lgh the adoption of local incentives, such as density bonus agreements and impact fee
waiyer/deferrals, public and private sponsors ?/ill be encouraged to pro'iide adequate housing for
rural residents and farmworker families,
The Collier County Operations Support and Housing Department shall continue to operate
affordable-workfOl'ce housing programs. in cooperation with public and private sponsors. to
provide safe. affordable-workforce housing to residents of the County's urban designated areas
~~nd rural areasf€si~h~RtS. afta Mirm.'::mhr faft1ilies. Programs operated by the Department will
continue to include. but are not limited to:
. Impact fee deferrals
. Housing rehabilitation and emergency repairs
. Down payment and closing cost assistance
.!I!.policy 2.11!:
[Revised text, page 5]
The Collier County Housing and Urban ImproTiement Operations Support and Housing
Department will continue to coordinate with independent vlater and sev;er districts local utility
providers to ensure that the necessary infrastructure and facilities for new housing developments
are in place, aft4 consistent with the County's Concurrency Management System.
.!I!.policy 2.1~~:
[Revised text, page 5]
The County will continue to adopt and implement policies which address site locations provide
for the proper siting and implementation of farm worker housing, including, but not limited to.
strategies such as density bonus agreements, impact fee waivers or deferrals, and the provision of
adequate infrastructure and services.
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OBJECTIVE 3:
[Revised text, page 5]
By 2000, Collier County shall continue to support and adequately fund increase the number of
housing programs and amount of funding ayailable to promote the preservation and protection of
existing, stable residential neighborhoods. This will be accomplished through the utilization of
State Housing Incentives Partnership (SHIP) and CDBG programs including, but not limited to,
strategies such as ggown P12aymentl~losing ~ost Af!ssistance, &rehabilitation and
~mergency &repair, -9gemolition with Nnew ~onstruction, and limpact Ffee '.Vaivem or
ggeferrals.
JOINT CITY OF NAPLES/COUNTY POLICIES
Policy 3.1:
[Revised text, page 5]
Collier County shall continue to seek out and :Ygtilize federal, ~tate and local resources for
housing rehabilitation programs that repair and maintain the existing housing stock. The County
shall also continue to support local municipal and non-profit efforts to identify and secure
funding for housing rehabilitation programs. Apply for additional funding such as, but not
limited to, HOME, and Florida Fix as funds become available.
Policy 3.2:
[Revised text, page 5]
Local governments '.vill seek out and apply for additional funding to help provide more
affordable housing and Collier County will support applications from for profit and not-for-profit
organizations whe that apply for ~tate and federal funding for the purpose of constructing and/or
rehabilitating affordable-workforce housing for residents earnin2 80% or less of median
household income,
Policy 3.3:
[Revised text, page 6]
Collier County shall continue to :Ygtilize SHIP resources and other funds to leverage the number
and amount of loans provided by local lending institutions to very low, low and moderate income
residents. By leveraging Federal, State and local dollars, increase by five percent (5%) per year
the number of loans made by area lending institutions to very 10';;, 10';1 and moderate income
residents for home improvements, rehabilitation and first time homebuyer's assistance.
CITY POLICIES
*Policy 3.48
[Renumbered text, page 6]
*Poliey 3.9:Policv 3.95:
[Renumbered. revised text, page 6]
By 1998, tIhe City 01 NaDle~ will initiate a study of the Old Naples area to determine
architectural and development standards to protect and preserve the existing residential character
of the area.
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*Poliey 3.1Q: *Policv 3.W6:
[Renumbered. revised text, page 6]
By 1998, tIhe City of N~es will study and make recommendations to amend the Code of
Ordinances to limit "megahouses" address impacts of larger homes on smaller lots within the
City of Naoles. Ihese changes will be reviewed to determine their effectiveness.
*Palie)' 3.11: *Policv 3.7:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 6]
:8y 1999, ~Ihe City of Naoles. will imolemenl their re';ie';; the fleeS for a housing maintenance
code 10 address the conservation of housing stock and the preservation and protection of
residential neighborhoods
COUNTY POLICIES
Policy 3.~~:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 6]
Collier County will continue to maintain its apply for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) urban entitlement county status with through the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development.. which will continue to result in an annual allocation of federal funding
available to assist very-low, low and moderate income households.
OBJECTIVE 4
[Revised text, page 6]
By 2000, the Collier County and the City of Naoles. will peri0dieally conduct a comprehensive
housing survey. everv three veal'S or sooner. te for the purpose of identifying substandard
dwelling units ':;ithifl eeftaiR tar:eteS area.;. Through continued enforcement of each jurisdictions
County housing codes, and the provision of housing rehabilitation or replacement programs, the
number of substandard units (associated with a lack of plumbing and/or kitchen facilities}
throughout the County shall be reduced by 5% per year through rehabilitation or demolition.
JOINT CITY OF NAPLES/COUNTY POLICIES
Policy 4.1:
[Revised text, page 6]
By 2001, Utilize HSe the ~~recent ~~ comprehensive housing inventory to develop and
implement new programs to reduce substandard housing in the tur:-eted area;. Reduction of the
number of substandard units will be accomplished bv employing existing methods such as, but
not limited to, housing code inspections, rehabilitation programs, and demolition of substandard
units and their replacement with new construction and develop ne\v programs as needed.
Policy 4.2:
[Revised text, page 7]
Require the demolition of dilapidated, unsafe or unsanitary housing that does not meet the
housing code or, which cannot economically be rehabilitated,
Policy 4.3:
[Revised text, page 7]
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Perio€liealb Rfeview and amend the exisling relocation policy of the City oft'lJlple~ and the
County, and create one uniform relocation housing policy, consistent with the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development requirements.
Policy 4.4:
[Revised text, page 7]
In the event of a natural disaster or goyernment intervention, replacement housing shall comply
with all applicable Lederal, ~tate and local codes and shall consider factors such as. but not
limited to. commercial accessibility, public facilities, places of employment, and housing
mcome.
Policy 4.5:
[Revised text, page 7]
All 9Qwelling units will be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition, including adequate light,
ventilation, sanitation and other provisions. as required by the County and the City at NaDles
minimum housing codes. This task will be accomplished through housing code inspections and
code enforcement actions, and housing rehabilitation programs supported through H-Siftg ~tate,
federal, local and/or private resources.
CITY OF NAP~ES POLICIES
None
COUNTY POLICIES
None
Paliey 4.6:
[Deleted text, page 7]
By June 1, 2001, Collier County '",ill conduct an inventory to determine the number of non
conforming and sub standard mobile home housing units in the Immokalee Urban ,''..rea and
develop an incentive plan to upgrade these units through the follo'.';ing acti'/ities:
1, }..ssign a team of staff membcrs from thc follo'l/ing dopartments to implement thc
program: Code Enforccment, Building Rcvie",,', Planning and HOHsing and Urban
Improvement.
2. Coordinate '.'lith other agencies that monitor and inspect mobile home parks,
3. Create and incorporate into the Collier County Land Development Code, flexiblc
developmcnt standards that will be based on minimum life and safety standards.
4. Proyide economic incentives to encourage thc replaccment of sub standard units.
Poliey 4.7:
[Deleted text, page 7]
'Nithin one year of inyentory completion, the County shall complete a revic'N of the residential
density caps established in thc Immokalee Area Master Plan to determine if and where it may bc
appropriate to increase such caps to encourage the development of new affordable housing units
for farmworkers, very 10'.'1 and lo\'; income individuals,
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OBJECTIVE 5:
[Revised text, page 8]
Collier County and the City of Naples will annually monitor all identified historically significant
structures homes to determine that if these structures are being conserved, maintained, and/or
rehabilitated,
JOINT CITY/COUNTY POLICIES
Policy 5.1:
[Revised text, page 8]
Ensure the coordination of the Housing Element policies with the Futuro Land Use policios
relovant to historic preser/ation, All residential structures that are listed on the National Register
of Historic Places, or as contributing structures within the Old Naples National Register Historic
District, or which structures that are designated as locally significant historic resources~ will be
encouraged to maintain their historic value through the provision of technical assistance.
Policy 5.2:
[Revised text, page 8]
By 1999, the Collier County and the_City ofN~1es will fleri0€li€all:,' review the their~ land
development regulations, building code, FEMA regulations, and other requirements ~verv five
~, and amend these as necessary to encourage the conservation, maintenance and
rehabilitation of historically significant structures,
CITY POLICIES
*Policy 5.3
[No changes to text, page 8]
*Policy 5.4:
[Revised text, page 8]
By 2000~, Collier County and the City of Naoles coordinate '.,<,ith Future Land Use policies and
will study potential incentives to encourage the conservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of
historic structuros homes and will make recommendations to the City Council and to the Board
of County Commissioners as to which incentives should be adopted,
COUNTY POLICIES
.!I;.Policy 5.5:
[Revised text, page 8]
The conservation and rehabilitation of housing~ which is of historic significance~ shall be
accomplished by working with private sector groups and private developers to develop incentive-
based programs.
*Poliey S.():
[Deleted text, page 8]
The Land Deyelopment Code that regulatos the rehabilitation, demolition or relocation of
historically significant housing '.,<,ill be emended as Heeded.
.!I;.Policy 5.+!:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 8]
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Eyery five years, the Historical Housing Construction Survey will be updated to ensure further
identification of historically significant housing, The Collier County Probability maps will be
updated as each nev; historic structure or residence is listed on the National Register or is locally
nominated.
By 2008, the Board of County Commissioners shall commission a new Historical Survey for all
of unincorporated Collier County, The Survey shall review the current status of all previously
identified historical structures and sites within the unincorporated County and shall make
recommendations as to which of these sites or structures should be nominated to the National
Register, The Survey shall also review and make similar recommendations regarding any
previously unidentified historic structures or sites.
.?I:.policy 5.81:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 8]
By.J.999. 2009, the Historical/Archaeological Preservation Ordinance shall be updated to include
any ne\v historically significant housing the results of the Historical Survey and to include any
relevant changes in State or Federal regulations concerning historically properties.
OBJECTIVE 6:
[Revised text, page 9]
By 1999, the County and City will ensure that local land development regulations are in
compliance '.'lith State and Federal regulations regarding group homes and foster care facilities
locations,
Collier County ~~ monitor changes t~)_state and 1ederal re~uIations2-ertaHll.M logrOLl.Qcare
facilities. and. as necessarv, aRt! peri(Jttie~ll~; amend its Land Development Code to ensure
comvliance.tnat the C0de remain.: in eompliallee .,'. ith_~ aRd Fderal re2lL~tion.; ana .jti~L:
eriteria re:art!ill; ;n:Jufl h0H1€S alla f0ster eare faeilitie::.
JOINT CITY OF NAPLES/COUNTY POLICIES
Policy 6.1:
[Revised text, page 9]
Provide non-profit group h01112 and [o:ter care t~!fi1.rlJ:'organizations with information on tederal,
).tate and local housing resources that will assist them in the provision of special needs housing.
On an annual basis, or as needed, provide technical assistance and support as organizations apply
for funding assistance.
Policy 6.2:
[Revised text, page 9]
III €on.i:.m.etioR ',';ith Rei;hlJorIn; JUrI dictions. Collier County shall Rfeview the County and the
C'ily of NavIes IHul1ieipal Fair Housing ordinances and procedures with regard to group homes.
~.md foster care facilities and shall seek to consolidate local fair housing implementation in order
to pro"fidemote consistency and coordination in the siting of such facilities between the
jurisdictions.
Policy 6.3:
[Revised text, page 9]
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By 1999, Rreview the_existing County and City of Naoles land development regulations and
building codes. and amend as necessary, to ensure compliance with State and Federal
regulations,.-afl€! amend as necessary, to provide for group homes and foster care facilities
licensed by the State of Florida.
Policy 6.4:
[Revised text, page 9]
Collier County ~mav allow Ggroup IU3nl€:; ana f€lster care facilities will be allov;ed in
residentially zoned neighborhoods where adequate infrastructure, services and resources are
available. The location of these facilities will be in compliance with local land use regulations
and will be consistent with Chapter 419, Florida,:, Statutes.
CITY OF NAPLES. POLICIES
None
COUNTY POLICIES
None
OBJECTIVE 7:
[Revised text, page 9]
Although mobile home developments ~ currently exist within the coastal areas of Collier
County, as a result of the coastal community's susceptibility to flooding and storm surges, aft;'
no new rezone to permit mobile home development ~ will be restricted to allowed within
areas outside of the urban coastal fringe Coastal High Hazard Area. as depicted on the
countywide Future Land Use Map.
JOINT CITY OF NAPLES/COUNTY POLICIES
None
CITY OF NAPLES POLICIES
*Policy 7.1:
[No changes to text, page 9]
*Policy 7.2:
[No changes to text, page 10]
COUNTY POLICIES
.!l;.Policy 7.3:
[Revised text, page 10]
The County has numerous sites where mobile homes are a permitted use and these sites will
continue to be available for mobile home development~. However, due to the low lying
elevations, susceptibility to flooding, storm surges and high winds from hurricanes and tropical
storms, and that mobile homes are particularly vulnerable to damage, no additional sites will be
zoned for mobile home development within coastal Collier County. the Coastal High Hazard
Area, as depicted on the countywide Future Land Use Map,
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OBJECTIVE 8:
[Revised text, page 10]
The number of nev; and rehabilitated units shall increase by 50 units per year to address those
households \vith special needs such as rural and farmvlork-er housing in rural Collier County.
Collier County shall continue to utilize SHIP. CDBG. or other funding sources and. in
partnership with Federal. State and non-profit housing agencies. will seek to provide a minimum
of 50 rehabilitated or new residential units per year for very low. low and moderate income
residents of the Immokalee Urban Area. Rural Fringe Mixed Use District. and within the Rural
Lands Stewardship Area. Families benefiting from such housing will include. but not be limited
to, farmworkers and other populations with special housing needs.
Poliey 8.1:
[Deleted text, page 10]
The County will coordinate with the USDl\. and other State and Federal ,'\gencies to pro'/ide
technical and financial assistance, impact fee v;ai';ers and deferrals and increased density,
consistent with Immokalee ,'\rea Master Plan, for a 300 bed facility to proyide hO\:lSing for
unaccompanied agribusiness workers.
Policv 8.1:
[New text, page 10]
Collier County shall continue to pursue the policy of requiring all non-conforming or sub-
standard residences of any type within the Immokalee Urban Area to be either rehabilitated to
current housing code standards or demolished.
Policv 8.2:
[New text, page 10]
By 2008. Collier County shall complete a review of the residential density caps established
within the Immokalee Area Master Plan Element of this Growth Management Plan. Based upon
this review. the County shall determine if and where it may be appropriate to increase such caps.
so as to encourage the development of new affordable-workforce housing units for
farmworkers, very low. low and moderate income residents.
Policy 8.~J:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 10]
During 2004. +lhe County will prepare completed a housing assessment survey of single family,
multi-family, and mobile home units and mobile tlO!ll~ parks in the Immokalee Urban Area, in
order to determine the number of units that do not meet the County's current health.. afHl safety
and minimum housing codes~ and the minimum housing code and The County shall target
affordable-workforce housing and code enforcement programs to correct the obsl:;T:ed
conditions.
Policy 8.~: [Renumbered, revised text, page 10]
Funding for rehabilitation of both owner and rental units within the Immokalee Urban and Rural
Lands Stewardship Areas will be provided through USDA funding, afHl State SHIP funding..
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CDBG funding, or other appropriate funding sources, and leveraged with additional funding
sources to the maximum degree possible.
Policy 8.4~:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 10]
Proposed F'farmworker housing sites will be evaluated and selected on the basis of health, safety
and welfare concerns and to ensure that housing for this group is located in close proximity to
such things as employment locations, transportation opportunities, shopping opportunities, and
health care facilities.
Pttliey 8.5i:
IUeflun:lbered, l'€ybedDeleted text, page I () 1
CJllier Cmmt)' ':,'ill eOMtiR1Je to RlaL0 a ','ailab Ie [0 farrR';:0r1~ers dl 01" (he C0tlRty'S fiLt tinlf
~H:HE.gtJt1yer fJr€l;ram~, iMelu€lin; SHIP, CDBG. afHI pr0;rams utiliziR; other State, Fe€ieral, aM
PEixi':ate fMR€Ll to Farnr::CJrLer:; Sueh pw..:nufis j,wll tJg mJuk a':aila@!e thmu;h a m:..dti hR;ual
marketiM; aNJn:Jaeh. ?:llleR ',,,ill be €0or€iiIHHed ....'itR 10eal ot1(reaeh :;erviee:;. The Count)
::mtieipate.; that 50 1012 famw.orLer; per j'ear '::ill become homeO?:neL by throt1:;h ifilplemcntin;
~tieipa(i011 ift tRe~;i :;flieial outreaeR fi.!:.d.Jiul~__homebu.,'er ~llo;rarn:: to CT:€CllILl(::C
R0R1eO?,R€LRifl ift too faffw::orkcr community':
Policy 8.61;:
[Renumbered, ..Revised text, page 11]
-Wl=lefl Collier County is a'.varded entitlement comml:m.ity status, will continue to utilize CDBG
funds V/ill be used to provide additional farm worker-housing opportunities, In addition to
housing units that currently qualify for assistance under SHIP program guidelines, special
consideration of CDBG funds will be aimed at units that current SHIP program guidelines
prohibit from assistance (i,e,.. mobile home units). Farmworkers will also be encouraged..
through the use of multi-lingual outreach programs. to take advantage of any other CDBG, SHIP,
Local, State, Federal, and private programs for which they may qualify through multi lingual
outreach programs to the farm'.vorker community.
EAR-HE CCPC Final 3-22-06
G: Camp. EAR Amendment Modifications, CCPC Final
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PLEASE NOTE: STAFF HAS ADDED COMMENTARY AND
DIRECTION [IN BRACKETS} TO THIS CCPC-RECOMMENDED
VERSION OF THIS ELEMENT. THESE STAFF ENTRIES ARE
NOT TO BE CONSIDERED PARTS OF THE DOCUMENT
ITSELF.
INTRODUCTION:
[New text, page 1]
Chapter 163.3177(6)(e). Florida Statutes. requires each local government comprehensive
plan to have "A recreation and open space element indicating a comprehensive system of
public and private sites for recreation. including. but not limited to. natural reservations.
parks and playgrounds. parkways. beaches and public access to beaches. open spaces. and
other recreational facilities." However. Chapter 91-5.014. Florida Administrative Code.
which formerly contained the Florida Department of Community Affairs' "Minimum
Standards" for review of local Recreation and Open Space Elements. has been deleted.
Thus. while the Recreation and Open Space Element remains a requirement for local
comprehensive plans in the State of Florida. the format and contents of such an Element
may be tailored to local needs. provided that the intent of the Statute is met. This
Recreation and Open Space Element was recently updated. as recommended by the
Community Character/ Smart Growth Advisory Committee. by Ordinance No. 2003-67.
adopted on December 16. 2003. to further implement the Collier County Community
Character Plan and "Smart Growth" principles.
The Recreation and Open Space Element is divided into three sections. each of which is
guided by a specific goal. These three sections are:
. The general provision of parks. recreation facilities and open space areas for the
use and enjoyment of Collier County residents and visitors.
. The development of a countywide neighborhood park system.
. The development of a countywide regional and community park system.
Within Collier County government. the responsibility for overseeing the implementation
of the above goals is assigned to the Collier County Parks and Recreation Department.
which is part of the Public Services Division.
Goal, Objectives and Policies
Recreation & Open Space Element
GOAL 1:
[No change to text, page 1]
Objective 1.1:
[No change to text, page 1]
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Policy 1.1.1:
[Revised text, page 1]
Collier County hereby adopts +!he following level of service standards for facilities and
land owned by the County or available to the general public are adopted:
ST}..ND,A..RD OF SERVICE LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD:
A. 1.2882 acres of community park land/l..OOO population (weighted
unincorporated)
B. 2.9412 acres of regional park land/}..OOO population (weighted)
C. Recreation facilities-:- = Facilities in place.. which have a value (as (X) defined)
of at least $179.00 $270.00 per capita of population. A Construction Cost
Index (CCI) adjustment will be used to determine the construction cost of
facilities planned. The CCI that will be used will be the prior year of the
County's fiscal year budget.
1. Value will be arrived at using the per unit values for each facility type
available in the County.. as set forth in 'rable ,,\ the Annual UDdate and
InventoryB.~.i2J.:Llj-HJI.f{J" applying the values to the number of each
facility type, adding up all values and dividing the total by the County
population (\yeight~d).
2. Where recreation facilities provided by other governmental bodies or the
private sector are available through arrangement with the County to the
public on a convenient basis, they shall be considered in measuring in:.
place facility value.
Policies 1.1.2 through 1.1.4:
[No change to text, page 1]
Policies 1.1.5 and 1.1.6:
[No change to text, page 2]
OBJECTIVE 1.2:
[No change to text, page 2]
Policy 1.2.1:
[No change to text, page 2]
Policy 1.2.2:
[Revised text, page 2]
Continue to rezone all County m.vned recreation sites and open space under appropriate
recreation zoning.
The proper Collier County Zoning District for all County-owned parks and recreational
sites shall continue to be P. Public Use. or the equivalent zoning designation within a
Planned Unit Development.
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OBJECTIVE 1.3:
[No change to text, page 2]
Policy 1.3.1:
[Revised text, page 2]
AJ4 public developed County-owned or managed parks and recreation facilities shall have
automobile, bicycle and/or pedestrian access f-aeilitiec;, where the location is appropriate
and where such access is economically feasible.
Policy 1.3.2:
[Revised text, page 2]
Collier County shall ~ontinue to ensure that access to beaches, shores and waterways
remain~ available to the public.:. Further the County aft4 will develop a program to assess
the availability of land for the creation of St:teft new access points. and a method to fund
f.t.:.s. the necessary land acquisition.
OBJECTIVE 1.4:
[No change to text, page 2]
Policy 1.4.1:
[Revised text, page 2]
Maintain and im:prove the existing system \vhich eacomages developers to proyide
recreation sites and/or facilities which are coasistent with park aad recreation guidelines.
Through the land development review process. Collier County shall continue to
encourage developers to provide recreation sites and/or facilities within residential or
mixed use Planned Unit Developments (PUDs). Pf0yi:j0N 01' land felr sl:Iek sitg:; ::kaU1ge
eONsi:;teNt '::itk ike Leyel 01' 8er:iee (L08) 8tLmdafd:; ideNtified '::itfiiN tfie C0MNtj ':;
Capital Impr0';l?NH~Nt ElemeNt. Cate:;orj' ,A., park:: &N€l reereatioJ9 faeilitie:;.
Policy 1.4.2:
[Revised text, page 2]
Collier County shall continue to coordinate the provision of recreational facilities and
activities with other governmental jurisdictions that own or operate such facilities and
activities within. or adjacent to. Collier County. Said governmental entities shall include.
but not necessarily be limited to:
U.S. Departrnent of Commerce.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of the Interior. The National Park Service
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Division of Recreation and Parks
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Division of Forestry
Lee County. Florida
Hendry County. Florida
Broward County. Florida
Dade County. Florida
Monroe County. Florida
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The South Florida Water Management District. Big Cypress Basin Board
The Collier County School Board
The City of Naples. Florida
The City of Marco Island. Florida
Everglades City. Florida
The City of Bonita Springs. Florida
OBJECTIVE 1.5:
[Revised text, page 3]
Continue to operate existing program for enforcing existing future de','eloper
commitments for recreation facilities and open space.
Through the PUD monitoring process. Collier County shall continue to enforce developer
commitments for the provision of parks. recreation facilities and open space.
Policy 1.5.1:
[Revised text, page 3]
Continue to in'/entory ne\y developer recreational facilities commitments as approved.
This inventory 'Nill be updated on an annual basis.
Collier County shall maintain 00 a curren_! inventory of recreational facility commitments
made by developers through the development review process. Tkis ifi'o'ent0rj' ,/,'ill be
ufJaat:::@ 0fi ~fi tlfil'J.l:;lal ba:;i.~.
Policy 1.5.2:
[Revised text, page 3]
Collier County shall ~nforce developer commitments of developers for recreational
facilities and open spaces- through appropriate actions of County agencies.
OBJECTIVE 1.6:
[No change to text, page 3]
Policy 1.6.1:
[No change to text, page 3]
GOAL 2:
[Revised text, page 3]
THE COUNTY SHALL DEVELOP PROMOTE A NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
~TEM TO PROYIDE LS.\RLE OPE~; SPACE TO MEET THE
RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF RESIDENTS WITHIN THE COlINTY
Objedive OBJECTIVE 2.1;.
[Revised text, page 3]
By the year 2010, the County Parks and Recreation Department will ~,elDp :1
:'Jei;;MI30rHDod PJrl; Plan trJ identify general areas where neighborhoods might request
sites for future neighborhood parks.
Policy 2.1.1;.
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The Parks and Recreation Department will aeyel0fJ a ~Jeigh00rh00a fJarl~ Phm afi€!
identify those sites or general areas for neighborhood parks Ofi a Nei.;hl''l0rh00a Park
master Phm. This Phm ?:ill be €h~':eI0fle€! bj' the year 20 I 0 with citizen input to
determine the types of recreational facilities particular communities would like to see
within their neighborhoods.
Policy 2.1.2.=.
[Revised text, page 3]
The County shall amend the Land Development Code to include a new definition of
usable open space that will provide for an open space area to be used as a neighborhood
park for the recreational needs of the surrounding area.
The County shall amend the Land Development Code to require the developer of a
residential PUD. or a PUD having a residential component. to provide afi 0fl\?fi :;flaee area
~ a suitable fer n.;e a:; a neighborhood park~ afia that as determined on a case-by-case
basis. which is. as required by Policy 5.4 in the Future Land Use Element. compatible
with the surrounding development.
Policy 2.1.3.=.
[Revised text, page 4]
New neighborhood parks will be carefully sited and intentionally integrated into existing
residential neighborhoods, and shall be designed according to the principles of Crime
Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). where these Drinciples are
appropriate and economically feasible. Neighborhood parks may also be co-located with
churches, schools, or other recreational facilities. . v:here aflflr0flriate afia g€@fi0mieallj'
fea:;ible.
Policy 2.1.4.=.
[Revised text, page 4]
Policy 2.1.5.=.
[Revised text, page 4]
The County shall encourage the development of pedestrian pathways and bike lanes from
the surrounding residential communities to park sites. , '::here appropriate afia
ee01101Ttieall:,' kasilclle.
GOAL 3:
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Ohjeetive OBJECTIVE 3.1.=.
[Revised text, page 4]
Policy 3.1.1.=.
[Revised text, page 4]
Policy 3.1.2.=.
[Revised text, page 4]
The Parks and Recreation Department will be responsible for the design and construction
of the all new community and regional parks.
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Policy 3.1.3:,
[Revised text, page 4]
The County shall continue to partner with the Collier County Public Schools to co-locate
parks in conjunction with new school sites as they such sites are identified and developed
and/or to provide County recreational programs at Collier County Public Schools'
facilities.
Policy 3.1.4:,
[Revised text, page 5]
The County shall continue to update the parks and recreation impact fees to keep pace
with increased land acquisition and development costs for the establishment of
community and regional parks,
Policy 3.1.5:,
[Revised text, page 5]
The County shall investigate the utilization of tax credits or other incentives fef to
encourage property owners ',"AU !lHG ?.'i,fJ to dedicate land to the County to meet the
recreational needs of community and regional parks.
Policy 3.1.6
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The County shall encoura2.e the development 01 pedestri_an oathw~and bike lanes from
the surrounding: resiQential C(:.lIT1l1lunitie?_ to Dark sites._
Policy 3.1.+6:
[Revised text, page 5]
By the year 2010, the Parks and Recreation Department and the Transportation
Operati0fi,; Defl~rtfilefit ServH:espivlslOll will investigate the utilization of the existing
canal and power line easements to create a greenway system tllrou;ftot1l witj1in the
coastal Urban Designated Area, the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, and Northern
Golden Gate Estates (this excludes Conservation designated areas, AgriculturalIRural
designated areas, Southern Golden Gate Estates, and the outlying Urban designated areas
of Copeland, Port of the Islands, Plantation Island and Chokoloskee). , '::ftere ~fJfJrofJriate
and uunomjeall', fe~Libk:
EAR-ROSE CCPC Final 3-23-06
G: Camp, EAR Amendment Modifications, CCPC Final
3-23-06
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I.
INTRODUCTION
[New text, page 1]
Subsection 163.3177 (5)(d). Florida Statutes requires all local governments within the
State of Florida to have, as part of their respective Local Government Comprehensive
Plans. an Element. dealing with "the conservation. use. and protection of natural
resources in the area. including: air. water. water recharge areas. wetlands. water wells.
estuarine marshes. soils. beaches. shores. floodplains. rivers. bays. lakes. harbors.
forests. fisheries and wildlife. marine habitat. minerals. and other natural and
en vironmental resources."
In 2002. the State Legislature made a change to Subsection 163.3177 (6) (d). F.S.. which
requires local Conservation Elements to consider the applicable Water Management
District water supply plans or water management plans. More specifically. the
Conservation Element must "assess their current. as well as projected. water needs and
sources for at least a lO-year period."
In addition to the Conservation Element. Subsection 163.3177 (5)(g). Florida Statutes.
also requires certain designated local governments (including Collier County) to have an
element of the local comprehensive plan dealing with coastal management. This Coastal
Management Element must "set forth the policies that shall guide the local government's
decisions and program implementation with respect to the following objectives:"
1. Maintenance. restoration. and enhancement of the overall quality of the coastal
zone environment. including. but not limited to. its amenities and aesthetic values.
2. Continued existence of viable populations of all species of wildlife and marine
life.
3. The orderly and balanced utilization and preservation. consistent with sound
conservation principles. of all living and nonliving coastal zone resources.
4. A voidance of irreversible and irretrievable loss of coastal zone resources.
5. Ecological planning principles and assumptions to be used in the determination of
suitability and extent of permitted development.
6. Proposed management and regulatory techniques.
7. Limitation of public expenditures that subsidize development III high-hazard
coastal areas.
8. Protection of human life against the effects of natural disasters.
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9. The orderly development. maintenance. and use of ports identified in s.
403.021(9) to facilitate deepwater commercial navigation and other related
activities.
10. Preservation, including sensitive adaptive use of historic and archaeological
resources.
The statute further relates the functions of the Conservation and Coastal Elements so that.
in effect. local governments in designated coastal areas. such as Collier County. are
required to prepare a Conservation and Coastal Management Element. which fulfills the
requirements for both Elements. Accordingly. Collier County's Conservation and
Coastal Management Element is divided into thirteen (13) separate goal areas. These
may be summarized as follows:
I. Protection of natural resources:
2. Protection of surface and estuarine water resources:
3. Protection of groundwater resources:
4. Protection of freshwater resources:
5. Protection of mineral and soil resources:
6. Protection of native vegetation and wildlife habitat:
7. Protection of fisheries and wildlife:
8. Maintenance of existing air quality:
9. Management of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes:
10. Protection of coastal resources:
11. Protection of historic resources:
12. Hurricane evacuation and sheltering: and
13. Avoiding duplication of regulations.
Goals, Objectives and Policies
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GOAL 1
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OBJECTIVE 1.1:
[Revised text, page 1]
By i^~Ugust 1, 1991, the Collier County will complete the development and
implemcntation continue to develop and implement ef a comprehensive environmental
management and conservation program. which that will ensure that the natural resources,
including State and Federally listed ]'31aHt afia animal species of special status, of Collier
County are properly, appropriately, and effectively identified, managed, and protected.
Species of special status are defined as species listed in thc current "Official Lists of
Endangered and Potentially Endangered and Potentially Endangered Fauna and Flora in
Florida", published by the Florida Game and Fresh "later Fish Commission.
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Policy 1.1.1:
[Revised text, page 1]
By.i\ugl:lst 1, 1989, appoint, and establish operational procedures for a technical advisory
committee to adyise and assist the County in the acti';ities in',olved in the de';elopment
and implementation of the County En',ironmental Reso1:lfces Management Program.
Collier County has established and maintains an Environmental Advisory Council
(BACt which advises and assists theaooroonate_ COllntYJ:!gencies COURt:,' Ew:inJRmeRtal
Eer':i€e~ DeflartmeRt, the Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC) and the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) in implementing the County's environmental resources
management programs.
Policy 1.1.2:
[Revised text, page 1]
By the time mandated for the adoption of land deyelopment regulations pursuant to
Chapter 163.3202, F.8., includiag any amendments thereto l\Ugust 1, 1989 incorporate
the goals, objectives, and policies contained within this Element into the County's land
development regulations as interim environmental r'Csources protection and management
staadaids.
Collier County has incorporated the goals. obiectives and policies of this Conservation
and Coastal Management Element into the Collier County Land Development Code as
the County's standards for environmental resources protection and management.Xhe
Lan9 QeveloDI11ent (~ode shall be revised. to reflect the adQ2.l!2n of new and/or revI~~<:I
natural reso~lrces mana[!ement and environmental orotection standard~ and criteri.a:
Policy 1.1.3:
[Revised text, page 1]
By January 1, 1990, the County will have in place an appropriately administerod and
professionally staffed governmental unit capable of developing, administering, and
providing long term direction for the Collier County Environmcntal Resources
Management Program.
Collier County shall continue to support established environmental oolicies..J2J:
rnaintaining rlw ('('Jlli:r COUR[tlD~.lli!RrnzRtal Ser"icqJ2~f_~Rt. a% an appropriately
administered and professionally staffed governmental unit capable of developing.
administering. and providing long-term direction for the protection and management of
the County's environmental resources.
PtJlicy 1.1.4:
[nHb~d ~~ text, page 1]
Collier Ctllmty ~ e@RtifHle@ belLum ad0€luate illli1 effe€tiv€ €0onhRutI0R 0el';:€€R tlg
Ew:inmmentaI Ser':ice.; De~artl1lent Re.;0uH:€,.; Mana;::€rftel1t Pro;ram :1illI ~. ;.li~-
~ Qf ~ ;0". erRR1eRtal €Rtitie.; inY01';0d in l:mEl 11:;0 aRB/or 0w,'ironmentaI aeti';itie.
:ma re;ulati0fls.
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Policy 1.1.~~:
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.'\ void unnecessary duplication of effort and The appropriate Collier County ~!1~)
Ew:inmmemtal ~er~jees De~artm€fit shall continue 0oonii!Hlti0Fl. afia cooperation with
private natural resource conservation and management organizations, as well as Regional,
State, and Federal environmental agencies and organizations. and will Wwork with other
local governments to identify and manage shared natural resources.
Policy 1.1.~t.:
[Revised text, page 1
'Nhen de'/eloping the Collier County shall ~;tIr.(:' (0 maintain a conservation program,
which attempt~ to equitably balance the relationship between the benefits derived from.
and the costs incurred by such a program to both the public and private sectors.
I)oliey 1.1.7:
[Uedsed teid, IJage II
Contiaue ','lith the phased preparation and adoption of all natl:1ral resources maflagement
and en'/ironm.ental protection standards and criteria needed for use in the Collier County
land development review process. Implementation shall occur on at} annual basis as
standards and criteria are developed.
CollIer C011fit/ ~~ fiat~ral reS0~r€€:; fflaml;i<mlefit afiE! €w:if0fimtmlal ~f0leeti0fi stafiE!aras
~mE! eriteria shall 0e iffl~lemefited thro~;k a["lFJn~~riHt€ :~eeti€lfiS 01' the C011ier ~l.:z
Lemd Dewlof3FN2Fl.t Cof:le. The Lafid D€':d0~mefi: C€Hie :;hall be FJeri0€1ieall:: r€':ise€L a:;
fIla:. ~e nere.,ary. to r€fleet the a€l0Fti0fi 01' fie':: ami/or n~'.i;ed Fl.ataral rSb,011H:'€;
Hlafia..:efflenl and €w.in:1fifilefital FJH:lt2€tic:lfl stafiE!aras afiE! eriteria,
VaHey 1.1.8:
[Deleted text, page 2]
Contifll:lc with the phased pfeparation afld adoption of all natural resources management
and eflviroflmeatal protection stafldards and criteria needed for use in the Collier County
land ooyelopment re'/iew process. Implementation shall occur on an annual basis as
standards and criteria are developed.
Policy 1.1.~:
[Renumbered text, page 2]
Objective 1.2:
[No change to text, page 2]
Policy 1.2.1:
[No change to text, page 2]
Policy 1.2.2:
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Policy 1.2.3:
[No change to text, page 2]
Policy 1.2.4:
[No change to text, page 2]
Policy 1.2.5:
[Revised text, page 3]
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The system 'Nill be maintained by the County staff and updated on a cooperatiY0 basis by
qualified public and private organizations.
Collier County's computerized environmental resources data storage. analysis and
graphics system shall share information and resources with other Federal. State.
Regional. local and private environmental management agencies and organizations CLflg
the generalJ2.~blic. The County shall cooperate with these other entities when updating
its system in order that the benefits of the updated system may be shared with all
appropriate agencies and organizations.
Objective 1.3:
[No change to text, page 3]
Policy 1.3.1:
[Revised text, page 3]
DVote: The A.ssessment h<<s been eompleted, <<nd GAfP <<mendments ad8J1ted, f-8r the
entire A.ssessment <<I'M; this ineluded establishing .VRPA.s on the Fuhtr-e Lend Use
Alap. Ther-e are no longer any interim NRPA.s or <<ny study aFefls. The GAfP
amendments ad8J1ted j8r the A.ssessment ar-ea <<Fe now in eff-eet; accordingly, the Pinal
Order issNed on June 22, 1999 by the A.Rministrstion Commission, which inelNded a
p<<rtial m01'8.torium for the A.ssessment a1'e<<, is no longer in cff-ect.]
[No further changes to this policy.]
Policy 1.3.2:
[No change to text, page 4]
Policy 1.3.3:
[No change to text, page 4]
Policy 1.3.4:
[N 0 change to text, page 4]
Policy 1.3.5:
[No change to text, page 4]
GOAL 2
[No change to text, page 5]
Objective 2.1:
[Revised text, page 5]
By January +, ~ 2008. the County shall complete the prioritization and begin the
process of prepareing Watershed Management Plans. which thaf 'Nill addrcss contain
appropriate mechanisms to protect the County's estuarine and wetland systems. Ih~
procey, shall_<::.()n~isL.JJi1ll_illL~'{;Jlualion of (1J~~a~clQl ~jlj~ll=\Y,~~~:J;shi:d )vlanagen1elll
Plans are nol necessary based on ClpTenl OI~ watershed l1}anagement Dlanning efforts,
(2) an assessment of a v ailable data and information thal can be used in the develoDment
of Wa~L'i.hed Man~Illent Plans. and (3) bucigetauthorizatiol1 to starl the first Watersh~g
Management Plan _ bv J~_nllarv 2008. A funding schedule shall be established to ensure
that all Watershed Management Plans will be completed by ~201 O. In selecting the
order of Plan completion. the County shall give priority to watersheds where the
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development growth potential is greatest and will impact the greatest amount of wetland
and listed species habitats. The schedule and priorities shall also be coordinated with the
Federal and State agency plans that address Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs).
Policy 2.1.1:
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Policy 2.1.2:
[No change to text, page 5]
Policy 2.1.3:
[No change to text, page 5]
Policy 2.1.4:
[Revised text, page 5]
All Watershed Management Plans should shall address the following concepts:
a. Appropriate wetlands and as:;0eiatea uplands serVIng as a buffer to wetlands are
conserved;
b. Drainage systems do not umteeefltal=lly Itffeet degrade wetland and estuary
ecosystems;
c. Surface water that potentially could recharge ground water is not unduly drained
away;
d. When feasible the extent and effects of salt-water intrusion are lessened;
e. The timing and flow of fresh water into the estuaries from the watershed shall, as a
minimum, not degrade estuarine resource value; aft4
f. The needs of the watershed's natural resources and human populations are balanced;
g. The effects on natural flood plains, stream channels, native vegetative communities
and natural protective barriers which are involved in the accommodation of flood
waters; and
h. Non-structural rather than structural methods of surface water management should be
considered first in andy-proposed new works~
1. Wetland and estuarine habitat ':cllue:;J'unctlons are conserved and/or enhanced; and
1. Wetland and estuarine ecosystems will be conserved and/or enhanced using a variety
of innovative tools. including landowner incentives. public acquisition. conservation
easements. and/or transferable development rights.
Policy 2.1.5:
[Revised text, page 6]
i\S appropriate, integrato environmental resources data collection, planning, and
management activities ',,"ith the wator management basin studies described in othor parts
of this Plan.
Upon establishment of the various Watershed Management Plans for Collier County. all
environmental data collection. environmental management and environmental planning
activities conducted by Collier County shall be conducted using a basin-by-basin
approach.
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Polh:y 2.1.6:
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C011i0r OJlUlt',' SHall e0fitifi1l0 to P~nHn()te ifiter;;O'.'@rnft10fital e00F~erati()fi bet',';eefi
C0nin Omnt)' lifia ~ tHe fl1Mfiieif'lalitie:; of .t~~l~~/I,.Jaf'll0:; lifia E;';ergla€le:: City
for eOfl:j:,t0nt wat0r::Hea fluma.;ement fllannin.;.
Policy 2.1.~*:
[No change to Renumbered text, page 6]
Policy 2.1.7,&
[New text, page 6]
Collier County shall take the lead and promote intergovernmental coordination between
the County and other governmental agencies involved with watershed planning.
including. but not necessarily limited to. the municipalities of Marco Island. Naples and
Evendades Citv. the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. the South Florida
Water Management District. the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. afi€l the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and _ other
!!overnmental a!!encies. The County will fi0t fieees:;aril:, take the lead and oversee the m
prepar~ation eaeH @fie of the necessary watershed management plans. ~ and will rely
upon the work performed or data collected by other agencies. to the extent that these
agencies have data and/or experience. which may be useful within the watershed basin
planning and management process.
Objective 2.2:
[No change to text, page 6]
Policy 2.2.1:
[Revised text, page 6]
Wastewater treatment plants shall not be allowed to discharge directly to rivers, canals or
jurisdictional wetlands unless they meet DER Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) regulations and are not in violation of other Goals, Objectives and
Policies of this Element.
Policy 2.2.2:
[N 0 change to text, page 6]
Policy 2.2.3:
[No change to text, page 6]
Policy 2.2.4:
[No change to text, page 6]
Policy 2.2.5:
[Revised text, page 6]
By December 31, 1998, identify stormwater maaagement systems that are not meeting
State water quality treatment standards.
By December 31. 2008. Collier County shall have ifiItiatd identified a process to identify
stormwater management systems that are not meeting State water quality treatment
standards. In developing and implementing such a process. the County shall seek
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guidance and assistance from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
and FDEP. See DW notes
Objective 2.3:
[No change to text, page 6]
Policy 2.3.1:
[No change to text, page 6]
Policy 2.3.2:
[No change to text, page 7]
Policy 2.3.3:
[Revised text, page 7]
In an attempt to increase ground water leyels and to restore the natural hydroperiod for
the natural freshwater input to the estuarine system, any future modification of public
water control structures in the v/utershed above the control structure V/hich v./ould amount
to 50% or more of the cost of a ne'N structure shall be designed to retain as much water as
appropriate.
All watershed basin modification activities shall include appropriate detention and
retention criteria. consistent with the rules and regulations of the South Florida Water
Management District. Big Cypress Basin Board and Collier County. as may be
applicable.
Policy 2.3.4:
[No change to text, page 7]
Policy 2.3.5:
[No change to text, page 7]
Policy 2.3.6:
[Revised text, page 7]
The County will only allow Restrict development activities where which will not 5'I:leh
ee\:Hd adversely impact coastal water resources. This is implemented through the
following mechanisms:
a. Require all-'!PolicabJe Federal and State permits addressing water quality to be
submitted to Collier County before Collier County issues a Pinal Development
Order.
b. Exs:lLl~iing_c_~~lL~~lgrlllb~cj!i)!~~f1hny project impacting 5 acres or more of
wetlands must provide a pre and post development water quality analysis to
demonstrate no increase in nutrient. biochemical oxygen demand. total suspended
solids. lead. zinc and copper loading in the post development scenario.
c. By January 2008. the County shall undertake an assessment of the current model
used to evaluate pre and post development pollutant loadings referenced in (b) of
this Policy. At a minimum. the purpose of this assessment will be to verify the
accuracy of the model and to provide data evaluating storm water management
structure design. In reviewing the accuracy of the model. the County will include
an evaluation of the reduction of lake depths with time and the corresponding loss
of retention volume. the impact of lake stratification. and the need for aeration.
The assessment will also include the sampling of runoff from undisturbed sites
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and from permitted stormwater outfalls for the parameters listed in Para2:raoh (b)
of this Policy and f€lr la':.'fi €an~ pesticides. The results of the assessment and
recommendations regarding the pollutant loading analysis, revisions to current
model methodology. potential regulatory restrictions. and further monitoring shall
be presented to the Board of County Commissioners lill:Jurth~r<,Un:TtL()D;
Objective 2.4:
[Revised text, page 7]
By June 30, 199&, complete a draft agrecment with the Florida Department of
En'/ironmefltal Protcction regarding coordinated and cooperative planning, managemcnt
and monitoring programs for Rookery Bay and Capc Romano Ten Thousand Islands
'^1quatic Preserves and their v/atersheds. The agreement shall identify the process for
notifying FDEP of developmcnt projects within the watersheds of these presef'/e areas.
Collier County shall continue taking a coordinated and cooperative approach with the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regarding environmental
planning. management and monitoring programs for Rookery Bay and Cape Romano -
Ten Thousand Islands Aquatic Preserves and their watersheds. As part of this process.
the County shall continue to notify FDEP of development projects within the watersheds
of these preserve areas.
Policy 2.4.1: [No change to text, page 7]
Policy 2.4.2: [No change to text, page 7]
Policy 2.4.3: [No change to text, page 7]
Objective 2.5: [No change to text, page 8]
Policy 2.5.1: [No change to text, page 8]
Policy 2.5.2: [No change to text, page 8]
Policy 2.5.3: [No change to text, page 8]
GOAL 3 [N 0 change to text, page 9]
Objective 3.1: [Revised text, page 9]
Ground water quality shall meet all applicable Federal and State watcr quality standards
by January 2002 and shall be maintaincd thereafter.
Collier County will continue to implement numerous proactive programs designed to
protect the County's ground water quality from man-made pollution sources. However.
due to natural conditions impacting the water quality found in Collier County. some
federal and state water quality comlitiorL _standards may not be achievable. Therefore.
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Collier County will continue to take all necessary actions to maintain the highest
attainable level of ground water quality within its aquifer systems. FurtHer, tHe Cmmt"
v.'ill aflfllj' F€aeral afia State ?:ater qMalitj' stafi€lanis as a meafiS tw/:ar€l aeHie',jfi; tHi.;
objeeti':e.
Policy 3.1.1:
[Revised text, pages 9, 10]
There are changes to sub-paragraph 2.j) of this policy, only. All other portions of policy
are unchanged.
j) On-site sewage disposal systems (septic tanks) serving existing industrial uses and
subject to the thresholds in d) and e) above within wellfield zones W-l, W-2. and
W-3 shall continue to meet all construction and operating standards contained in
Chapter 64E-1O, F.AC. as the rule existed on .i\Ugust 31, 1999 and shall
implement a ground water monitoring plan.
Objective 3.2:
[No change to text, page 10]
Policy 3.2.1:
[No change to text, page 10]
Policy 3.2.2:
[No change to text, page 10]
P-eliey 3.2.3:
[Deleted text, page 10]
"^' committee of v/ell contractors and drillers, County staff, Health Department staff, and
South Florida 'N ater Management District staff 'vVill continue to eyaluate the need for
well construction standurds that arc more specific to Collier County and reflect Collier
County conditions.
Policy ~ 3.2.3:
[Revised, renumbered text, page 10]
The County 'Nill inform well contractors and drillers and the public on the necessity for
proper 'l,'ell construction and hold ',vorkshops for 'lIeU drillers on proper techniques for
well construction in Collier County.
Collier County shall continue to provide informational materials and hold informational
workshops (for well contractors. well drillers and the general public) concerning the
importance of following proper well drilling and construction techniques in Collier
County.
Policy ~ 3.2.4:
[Renumbered text, page 10]
Objective 3.3:
[No change to text, page 10]
Policy 3.3.1:
[No change to text, page 10]
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Policy 3.3.2:
[Revised text, page 10]
Use the results of this analysis to modify the calculated "cones of influence" and amend
the Comprehensive Plan to include these areas as "environmentally sensitivo lands".
Collier County shall use its three-dimensional computer model to calculate the actual
afia/or ~0teRtial "cones of depression" around the County's existing 0r ~lafifiea potable
water wellfields. After at least 15 days Dublication of the maDS of the oroDosed "zones of
protection" for each such wellfield before each heari.!!g by the EAC. Planning
Commission and the Boat:d of County Commission. t~he County shall then amend the
appropriate elements of this Growth Management Plan to show such "cones of
depression" as "zones of protection" within the Countywide Future Land Use Map
Series.
Policy 3.3.3:
[No change to text, page 10]
Poliey 3.3.4:
[Deleted text, page 11]
Continue to establish and apply technically and legally defensible criteria for determining
and mapping zones of protection.
[Deleted text, page 11]
Former OBJECTIVE 3.3 aBd P.alieies 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.3.3, 3.3.4 [deleted]
Objective 3.4:
[No change to text, page 11]
Policy 3.4.1:
[No change to text, page 11]
Policy 3.4.2:
[No change to text, page 11]
Policy 3.4.3:
[Revised text, page 11]
Groundwater quality monitoring data shall be Aflssessed the datu annually to determine
whether monitoring and evaluation activities and County Ordinances require expansion,
modification or reduction. The data will also be assessed for the purpose of determining
whether County groundwater protection ordinances should be amended.
Policy 3.4.4:
[No change to text, page 11]
GOAL 4
[No change to text, page 12]
Objective 4.1:
[No change to text, page 12]
Policy 4.1.1:
[No change to text, page 12]
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Policy 4.1.2:
[No change to text, page 12]
Policy 4.1.3:
[No change to text, page 12]
Objective 4.2:
[Revised text, page 12]
The Collier County Water-Sewer District and the Collier County Water and Wastewater
Authority will continue to promote conservation of its Collier County's potable water
supply and by .^..pril 1, 1998, develop will continue to develop. implement and refine a
comprehensive conservation strategy, which will identify specific goals for reducing per
capita potable water consumption.
Policy 4.2.1:
[No change to text, page 12]
Policy 4.2.2:
[Revised text, page 12]
The County shall Nnegotiate agreements with area golf courses to accept and use treated
wastewater effluent for irrigation when and where such treated effluent same is available
from existing and future wastewater treatment plants.
Policy 4.2.3:
[No change to text, page 12]
Policy 4.2.4:
[No change to text, page 12]
Policy 4.2.5:
[No change to text, page 12]
Policy 4.2.(j:
[Deleted text, page 12]
E','uluate and make recommendations, v;here appropriate, for plumbing fixtures and
landscapes that are designed for water conseryation purposes.
GOALS
[No change to text, page 13]
Objective 5.1:
[No change to text, page 13]
Policy 5.1.1:
[Revised text, page 13]
The County shall all 0 v,' mineral extraction operations as provided in the zoning code.
The Future Land Use Element (FLUE) and the Golden Gate Area Master Plan (GGAMP)
Element of this Growth Management Plan (GMP) delineate future land use designations.
districts and/or subdistricts wherein mineral extraction operations are :emT~1l1<,' allowed.
either by right. or through a conditional use permit. ~.1iJleral e:~traetioR aeti':ities ar?
:ener~dl<,' R~;Ulll;':.ed ':.ithin thLl!!l1nubj~~rbaR ,\rea. ~:,; aeIitH:~atcd '::itRiR th~
1l't1tltoblee :'.rea p,1~~J~.LJ?t.~R_JL'i.~1I~JJ;J~~!lU__~f thi:; PIaR. The Collier County Land
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Development Code (LDC) ~ Wi:!J' allow mineral extraction activities in appropriate
zoning districts. consistent with the provisions and limitations contained within this Plan.
Poliey S.1.2:
[Deleted text, page 13]
.'\ "1:ater tt.;~ !'llafi ffHLt ~e !'lr€tJarea ~.,' tke atJtJlieafit aHa aO!'lr0':e€l b', tke Cmmtv \\'ater
~,1afia:em€fit De~artmefit ~et@re fie?: H1iH€ral 0-.EJeratioHs are tJermittea_:
Policy 5.1.~~:
[Renumbered text, page 13]
Policy &M 5.1.3:
[Renumbered, page 13]
Depth of excavation and dewatering shall be restricted in areas where saline water can
intrude into the bottom of the pits. (Also, refer to Policy 3.3.1.)
Policy ~ 5.1.4:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 13]
Collier County shall r0Mtinel:t' monitor Ihe_status ot all establishec.l state water quality
monitoring orogranlS for mineral extraction activities, 1'(:-)1' eOlllt~~.lfie2 ?:itk j:Jermit
retIuir€H10fits ifiel:.lain;. [;Jut fi0t limiteEl to. Monitoring shall be required to determine
€I5HlFJliafiee ';,jtl1 State v:ater qMalitj' ,;tar:aan:l::. unle:;:; a ys.riallee. i. :.:raftteEl b',' the State us
Dart I:if tke I'J01'mit al''ll'lf0Y!tl. The~ults of the P!dllli1:lliLmonitoring oroQ:ram shall be
cooie9 to Collier Countv.}.lillifi,; s.eti':itie,; ,;kall :;toFJ if ~ '::ater tItlality :;t!HH:lanL an~
'.-iolated it.; a re.,ldt of the minin; ofJl;m:tlon mineral e;~t1'm~tiun tieti.. ities.~!l:
e;~traetion ~:t.'ti',-iti.:s ~;kall re,;Uft1e eml:,' tlj:J0n a~f1r0~riate re:;oluti0Jl 0r miti::atj0n of tk~
State "1:ater CJ.tlality ':i@latiofi.=In the event)h(1t a mininiUlJ2~JJililln is in vi91'!!is:~~,:,ate_.r
qualitv oarameters established~theQermiL Collier COUll!yshall have the righLto _orcl~r
a su~ension of tIle mininE activiti_cs un!!! ~lle Welter '-LL~_':Ilitv violatign is resolved.
Folie',' ~.1.~:
I >le'.., text, Jlage 12\
If a fl€titi011er 1'151' a mineral eJ~traeti(m pernut L retJ.uired to ha',e federal. State. SmlHl
Flori@a 'Nnter Mima;emefit Distriet afia/Or 0tker ;overnft1efital a;efiej' flermits. Collier
COafitj' skall not i:;:;ue a Cmuitj' flermit f0r ::t1ek aetiyitie:; until S:'I€B timz Cl:; thzJlJU.W.Qll~.r
!lClS n.'eei',nl all @tk€r rztJ.uired pl:'nniL: (StaR C. tD acldre:;;)
Objective 5.2:
[No change to text, page 13]
Policy 5.2.1:
[Revised text, page 13]
The Program '.vill define reclamation standards for the protection and restoration of
wildlife habitat.
Reclamation standards for mineral extraction activities shall be as required by the 1986
State of Florida Resource Extraction Reclamation Act. and as referenced in Section 22-
112. of the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances. as amen~l~d..
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Objective 5.3:
[Revised text, page 13]
The Collier County Engineering Services Department shall periodically On biennial
basis, beginning in October, 1998, re'lievl and refine estimates of assess the types.. aft4
quantities and location of existing minable mineral resources in Collier County, based in
information collected during previous biennium.
Policy 5.3.1:
[Revised text, page 13]
The Collier County Engineering Services Department shall Wwork with the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection.. aftd the Florida Geological Survey and local
mining industry officials to inventory and evaluate assess the existing mineral reserves in
Collier County. The inventory and assessment will incorporate use of a GIS-based
database of all areas within the County that are permitted. either by right. or through a
conditional use permit. to conduct 0itrtk filInill~.Jlll11~Lalexuactlon operations as well as
the volume of fill that is permitted to be removed for each such active zurth minIn~
Qflerati@fi milJeral extraction.
Objective 5.4:
[No change to text, page 14]
Policy 5.4.1:
[No change to text, page 14]
GOAL 6
[No change to text, page 15]
Objective 6.1:
[Revised text, page 15]
The County shall protect native vegetative communities through the application of
minimum preservation requirements. The following policies provide criteria to make this
objective measurable. These policies shall apply to all of Collier County except for the
Eastern Lands Study /\.rea, for which policies are required to be adopted by November 1,
~ that portion of the County which is identified on the Countywide Future Land Use
Map (FLUM) as the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay.
Policy 6.1.1:
[Revise text, pages 15, 16]
For the County's Urban Designated Area, Estates Designated Area, Conservation
Designated Area, and Agricultural/Rural Mixed Use District, Rural-Industrial District
and Rural-Settlement Area District as designated on the FLUM, native vegetation shall
be preserved on site through the application of the following preservation and vegetation
retention standards and criteria, unless the development occurs within the Area of Critical
State Concern (ACSC) where the ACSC standards referenced in the Future Land Use
Element shall apply. Notwithstanding the ACSC requirements, this policy shall apply to
all non-agricultural development except for single-family dwelling units situated on
individual lsts Sf parcels that are not located within a watershed management
conservation area identified in a Watershed Management Plan developed pursuant to
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policies supporting Objective 2.1 of this Element. The standards and criteria provided
for in this policy may change for the area gO'.rerned by the Golden Gate .\rea Master
Plan, which is currently under restudy. by Plan amendment.
Native VeQ'etation Retention Renuirements
Coastal High Hazard Area Non-Coastal High Hazard Area
Less than 2.5 acres 10% Less than 5 acres. 10%
Residential and Mixed Equal to or greater Equal to or greater than 5 acres
Use Development than 2.5 acres 25% and less than 20 acres, 15%
Equal to or
greater than 20 ac. 25%
Stand Alone Golf Course 35% 35%
Commercial.. aft4 Less than 5 acres. 10% Less than 5 acres, 10%
Industrial and other
Development Equal to or greater Equal to or I
than 5 acres. 15% greater than 5 acres. 15%
Industrial
Development (Rural- 50%, not to exceed 25% of the 50%, not to exceed 25% of the
Industrial District only) project site. project site.
The following standards and criteria shall apply to the native vegetation retention
requirements referenced above:
(1) For the purpose of this policy, "native vegetation" is defined as a vegetative
community having 75% or less canopy coverage of melaleuca or other invasive exotic
plant species. The vegetation retention requirements specified in this policy are
calculated based on the amount of "native vegetation" that conforms to this
definition.
(2) The preservation of native vegetation shall include canopy, under-story and ground
cover emphasizing the largest contiguous area possible. The purpose for identifying
the largest contiguous area is to provide for a core area that has the greatest potential
for wildlife habitat by reducing the interface between the preserve area and
development which decreases the conflicts from other land uses. Criteria for
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determining the dimensional standards of the preserve are to be set out in the Land
Development Code.
(3) Areas that fulfill the native vegetation retention standards and criteria of this policy
shall be set aside as preserve areas. All-eOn-site ef and off-site preserve areas shall
be identified as separate tracts and protected by a permanent conservation eascmcnt
mechanism to prohibit further development, consistent with the requirements of this
policy. The type of oermanent conservation mechanism. including conservation
easements. required for a specific development may vary based on preserve area size.
type of development approval. and other factors. as set forth in the County's land
development regulations.
(4) Selection of native vegetation to be retained as preservation preserve areas shall
reflect the following criteria in descending order of priority:
a. Wetland or upland Aareas known to be utilized by listed species or that serve as
corridors for the movement of wildlife shall be preserved and protected in order to
facilitate the continued use of the site by listed species or the movement through
the site, consistent with the requirements of Policy 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 of this
~lement.
b. Xeric Scrub. Dune and Strand. Hardwood Hammocks.
fe. Onsite wetlands having functionality scores of at least 0.65 WRAP or 0.7
UMAM. unless permitted for impact prescrved pursuant to Policy 6.2.4 of this
Element. WRAP means South Florida Water Management District's Wetland
Rapid Assessment Procedures as described in Technical Publication Reg 001
(September 1997. as updated August 1999). UMAM means Uniform Wetland
Mitigation Assessment Method as described in Chapter 62-345. F.A.C.
fie. Upland habitat shall bc part of the prcscrvation rcquiremcnt when wetlands alonc
do not constitute all of thc requirement. Upland habitats ha'/e the following
dcscending order of priority:
-h Any upland habitat that serves as a buffer to a wetland area as identified in
Para~raDh (4)c. above.
2. Listed plant and animal species habitats,
3. Xcric Scrub,
4. Dunc and Strand, Hard',vood Hammocks,
~ ~. Dry Prairie, Pine Flatwoods. and
L 6. All other upland native habitats.
d. Exceptions to these priorities are notcd in (7) bolo'l,.
(5) The uses allowable within preserve areas are limited to:
a. Passive recreational uses that do not impact the minimum required vegetation or
cause a loss of function to the preserve area. such as pervious nature trails or
board'Nalks are allov,ed '.vithin preserve arcas, as long as any clcaring required to
facilitate these uses does not impact the minimum required vegetation. Criteria
identifying what constitutes a loss of function shall be set forth in the land
development regulations and will address various types of construction that are
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compatible with the function of the preserve. The land development regulations
will also provide criteria to define appropriate passive recreational uses.
b. Receipt of treated stormwater discharge where such use. including conveyance,
treatment and discharge structures. benefits a0es Hot result ifi !Hi)' aaverse impact
eft the naturally occurring. native vegetation. as determined by criteria set forth in
the land development regulations. Discharge to preserves having wetlands
requires treatment that will meet water quality standards as set forth in Chapter
17-302. F.A.C. and will conform to the water quality criteria requirements set
forth by the South Florida Water Management District.
(6) A management plan shall be submitted for preserve areas identified by specific
criteria in the land development regulations to identify actions that must be taken to
ensure that the preserved areas will maintain natural diversity and will function as
proposed. The plan shall include methods to address control and treatment of
invasive exotic species, fire management, stormwater management (if applicable).
and maintenance of permitted facilities. If applicable. a listed species monitoring
program shall be submitted pursuant to Policy 7.1.2 (i). S late and federal rnana!2.emenl
RJans consistent with the re~irements of the LDC_ will be acceDt~d,
(7) Exceptions, by meaflS of mitigation in the form of increased landscape requirements
shall be granted for parcels that cannot reasonably accommodate both the
preseryation area and the proposed acti'lity. Criteria for allo'.'1ing these exceptions
include:
(a) 'Nhere site eleyations or conditions requires placement of fill thereby harming or
reducing the sur/iyability of the native '/egetation in its existing locations;
(b) \Vhere the existing yegetation required by this policy is located where proposed
site improvements are to be located and such improvements can not be relocated
as to protect the existing native vegetation;
(c) \Vhere native preservation requiroments are not accommodated, the landscapo
plan shall re create a native plant community in all three strata (ground covers,
shrubs and trees), utilizing larger plant materials so as to more quickly re create
the lost nature vegetation.
f8-lLParcels that were legally cleared of native vegetation prior to January 1989 shall be
exempt from this requirement.
(9~) Preserv~ffii.eH areas shall be interconnected within the site and to adjoining 01'1'-
site preservation areas or wildlife corridors.
(-lG2) Should the amount of wetland vegetation exceed the mInImUm vegetation
requirements as specified herein, retention of wetland vegetation having
significant habitat or hydrologic value is encouraged. Increased preservation shall
be fostered through incentives including, but not limited to: clustered
development, reduced development standards such as open space, setbacks. and
landscape buffers, to allow for increased areas of preserved wetland vegetation.
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Significant habitat or hydrologic value is determined by wetland function, not the
size of the wetland.
(10) Within one year of the effective date of these amendments, the County shall adopt
land development regulations that allow for all or a portion of the native vegetation
preservation retention requirement to be satisfied by a monetary payment. land
donation.,Ol,orher aODrQPnate, n!~Jhod,of comoensation. as ~ietermined in the land
develoJ2!llent re!!ulations. to an acceDtable land acauisition orogram. to tfle
Con:~T,ati(1F1 Collier Lana ,^,,€'E[t>li.;itiofi Pro:ram Qr. if t~e C0fiser:uti0fi Collier
Pro::nllnn~) ]cm:er e:;LJ:;, to Lll1otJI~L-.~lill~Llgl:ill-~j;i1iC)lLnf()";Ulln for t~e
~rdHLe 0f l!m€i ifi C€lllier C0~lFItj' ~:~mI~Jl!ilJh~ ?,'itH tHe e0fi:~er';ati0fi 01=1.ieeti':e; et
tHe C0n;;er:::ati()~, C::011i~LPr~~!}IDh.,sMsieet to t~e flr0':isi0fis 0f Para;raflH II of thi'i
~. The land development regulations shall provide criteria to determine when
this alternative will be allowed. The criteria will be based upon the following
proVIsIOns:
a. The amount. type and quality of the native vegetation on site;
b. The presence of conservation lands adioining the site;
c. The presence of listed species and consideration of Federal and State agency
technical assistance; and
d. The type of land use proposed. such as, but not limited to., affordable housil}g,
tabfi; t~e flr€')',lSi@fi ofatlorsal:'lle H@Msifi::: ifit0 a€e0Ufit.
~nd, develQpmf.mJ.:~.,g,kJJaLi()r!c,,__sh-,'!lL~jl!<:lude a__metho~ologv to establtstl,the
rnoneUlrv value. lan~. d()natiuIl,~ll',_otherJ:!.[J.QrQnriat~lnethodQr conlQens~t!Q!l. f€w
Ba', HIgfit to tHe C.msel",a:u:3f'l ('oilier Pr@:::r-li!'f'j.
UJ) WHere flre:er':atlQlL.QtJJ2g,_1!f!!!~l...:,:,,~on retefitiofi req~liren=Lefit i:; fi0t reqMir€0 to
~e sati:~f.i.~Q!!.2i!~~L!s2J~~O of thi:; P0Iie::. t~e n:E[MilTfi~efit ::k:1I-be
uti;fi",j "":: prcr:idin; a p:r,mzfit.!iLtll~)l~~i0fi C011ier Lafis :~~j!.illD
Pro:-rarn. nr. if tHe C~'1.r~\j;~~~Ui~):-rafi1 FlO 10ft.:n ej;i::t;. to a~[(1thef
fJul=1liely f:.lfised larui ~Hsf:jlli.jti0!Lllru:-rmn f~lr t~e flMrefla:',e of lafi€! ifi C011izr Co~~
eOffifJatil<lk '::ith tHe ef:1fi:er':ation o\;1jezti':e:: 01' tHe C0fi.~er',uti~m Collier Pw:::r:ml:
~~r itfti none \<' ar of 11-:", dleeti ',2 jute () l' thesl:" aM~eMdment:;. the C0Mfit.,' :;ftall a€loIl!
J?.lld de',elupment re"::lIl:lliun~!.I1l~m]zmellt (hi; a]llirwti',e. THe lan~i
ge':eloflIHent re:::ulaticm.:; :11[111 ioe]tlde a l1l",t19o_Qill.~~~~..x-,--H~0JiJL~__lnQljgtlG
':.'.~QfJ;:Ll1. n :,-me n t to I ft2 r_;':'~C:H1Q1:!~QIJK!:.I'~ll]"
(~ll) Although the primary intent of this Policy is to retain and protect existing native
vegetation. there are situations where the application of the retention requirements
of this Policy is not possible. In these cases. creation or restoration of vegetation to
satisfy all or a portion of the native vegetation retention requirements may be
allowed. Within one year of the effective date of these amendments. the County
shall adopt land development regulations to determine the circumstances for when
creation or restoration is allowed and to specify criteria for creation and restoration.
(gI2) m a€lc!itIOILh2,J~,E[l):,];J..Q.J.L:...1.;J l'ara:,:wflh,,l,JJ\2l....llili1J j j) of tftL ]lohe,'. the The
County may grant it_'::.~;!jililC_-:d~y_wtil)D to the native vegetation retention
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requirements of this Policy.~XC~PLJI1e~. Native Ve2:etation Ret~!ltion
Reauirements Table. andJ2rovisions, in. p.ara2:rC:il'.hs 1. 2. 3. 6. and 7. Within one
year of the effective date of these amendments. the County shall adopt land
development regulations to set forth the process for obtaining a \'ariafiee ~L~I},
amI for ~t~..;. tfle eriteria HfJOfi ';~'flieh a '..ariaftee ma:,' be :nmte€!. The
regulations shall allow for the granting of a "ariafiees deviation by the aODropriate
review J2llilIlt Boar€! 0f Z€lftift; ,\fJfJeaL (BZ.\) after a public hearing and for
':ariaMees the granting of a deviation tflat Ina:f' EJe ;rafitea administratively. Ih~
County shall consider tbe amourlt and tvoe of nati ve ve!!etation and the Dresence of
listed soecies in detenninin!! whether the !!ramin!! of a variance deviation requires a
oublic hearin!!. or m~e li@nted administrativ~.. Criteria for ;rafitifi; a \'ariafie8
shall ifielu€le:
a. .\fi a:~:;es;mefit 01' tfie afi10Elfit. tYfle afi€! eJlIalit:, of tfie fiati'..e ':e;etati0fi 0fi site:
l'J. THe flre:;efiee (If lUetl :~fleeie;;
e. T~l'fJe of Ian€! u:;e; afid.
d. Vethq-al afi€! State flennit re€luiremefits.
a. C011fitj'. F€€'ieraI 0r State manaate:~ reqMirift; tHat speeifie :;it€ imfJrw.emefits be
ma€!e 0fi or to eertain arza.: 01' HH~ fJf0fJ0sea de'.el0fJfilefit resultifi; iN afi ifial'Jilitj
to ftleet tHe req:'lirelTl€fib of tHis P0lie:,'.
The County may 2Tant a deviation if:
a. County. Federal or State ~es require that site imorovements be located in.
areas which result in an inability to meet theJ2[9visions of this Policy, Q1'
b. On or off-site environmental conditions are such that the aoolication of one or
more oroyisions of this 'pl~li9:: is nOL.Qossible or resulJ. in a Of'eserve area of
lesser aualitY.J2l
c. The strict adherence of these provIsions willnot allow for theimolementatiQn of
other Plan oolicies that encoura!!e beneficial land lIses.
Policy 6.1.2:
[Revise text, pages 17, 18, 19]
For the County's Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, as designated on the FLUM, native
vegetation shall be preserved on site through the application of the following preservation
and vegetation retention standards and criteria:
Preservation and Native Vegetation Retention Standards:
a. Receiving Lands:
A minimum of 40% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 25% of the
total site area shall be preserved.
b. Neutral Lands:
A minimum of 60% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 45% of the
total site area shall be preserved. ,except that, for Section 24, Township 49 South,
Range 26 East, located in the North BeUc Meade Overlay, a minimum of 70% of
the nati'v'e vegetation present, not to exceed 70% of the total site area, shall be
preserved.
c. Non-NRPA Sending Lands:
Calculated at the higher value of 80% of the native vegetation present, or as may
otherwise be permitted under the Density Rating provisions of the FLUE;
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d. NRPA Sending Lands:
Calculated at the higher value of 90% of the native vegetation present, or as may
otherwise be permitted under the Density Blending provisions of the FLUE.
e. Provisions a. through d. above shall also be consistent with the wetland protection
policies set forth under CCME Objective 6.2.
f. In order to ensure reasonable use and to protect the private property rights of
owners of smaller parcels of land within lands designated Rural Fringe Mixed Use
District on the Future Land Use Map, including nonconforming lots of record
which existed on or before June 22, 1999. for lots, parcels or fractional units of
land or water equal to or less than five (5) acres in size, native vegetation clearing
shall be allowed, at 20% or 25,000 square feet of the lot or parcel or fractional
unit. whichever is greater, exclusive of any clearing necessary to provide for a 15-
foot wide access drive up to 660 feet in length. For lots and parcels greater than 5
acres but less than 10 acres, up to 20% of the parcel may be cleared. This
allowance shall not be considered a maximum clearing allowance where other
provisions of this Plan allow for greater clearing amounts. These clearing
limitations shall not prohibit the clearing of brush or under-story vegetation
within 200 feet of structures in order to minimize wildfire fuel sources.
g. Within Receiving and Neutral lands where schools and other public facilities are
co-located on a site, the native vegetation retention requirement shall be 30% of
the native vegetation present. not to exceed 25% of the site.
(1) For the purpose of this policy. "native vegetation" is defined as a vegetative
community having 75% or less canopy coverage of melalueca or other invasive exotic
plant species. The vegetation retention requirements specified in this policy are
calculated on the amount of "native vegetation" that conforms to this definition.
(2) The preservation of native vegetation shall include canopy, under-story and ground
cover, emphasizing the largest contiguous area possible. The purpose for identifying
the largest contiguous area is to provide for a core area that has the greatest potential
for wildlife habitat by reducing the interface between the preserve area and
development which decreases the conflicts from other land uses. Criteria for
determining the dimensional standards of the preserve are to be set out in the Land
Development Code.
(3)Areas that fulfill the native vegetation retention standards and criteria of this policy
shall be set aside as preserve areas. A-ll-eOn-site €M' and off-site preserve areas shall
be identified as separate tracts and protected by a permanent conservation cascment
mechanism to prohibit further development, consistent with the requirements of this
policy. The type of conservation mechanism, including conservation easements.
required for a specific development may vary based on preserve area size. type of
development approval. and other factors. as set forth in the County's land
development regulations.
(4) Selection of native vegetation to be retained as the preserve areas shall reflect the
following criteria in descending order of priority:
a. Onsite v/etlands shall be preserved pursuant to Policy 6.2.5 of this element;
f\;1:r.-Wetland or upland Af\;reas known to be utilized by plafit 0f animal listed species
or that serve as corridors for the movement of wildlife shall be preserved and
protected in order to facilitate the continued use of the site by listed species or the
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movement of wildlife through the site. This criterion shall be consistent with the
requirements of Policy 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 of this element. PMcels containing gopher
tortoises shall protect the IMgest, most contiguous gopher tortoise habitat with the
greatest number of active burrows, and provide a connection to off site adjacent
gopher tortoise preserves.
b. Xeric Scrub. Dune and Strand. Hardwood Hammocks.
c.b.:. Onsite wetlands preserved pursuant to Policy 6.2.5 of this Element;
e. Upland habitat shall be part of the preservation reqairement v/hen \vetlands alone
do not cORstitute all of the requirement. Upland habitats ha','e the follovling
descending order of priority:
Q. -l. Any upland habitat that serves as a buffer to a wetland area, as identified in
(4)c. above.
2. Listed plant and animal species habitats,
3. Xeric Scrub,
4. Dune and Strand, Hardwood Hammocks,
e. ~. Dry Prairie, Pine Flatwoods, and
t. e.: All other upland native habitats.
(5) The uses allowable within preserve areas are limited to:
a. Passive recreational uses that do not impact the minimum required vegetation or
cause a loss of function to the preserve area. such as pervious nature trails or
boardwalks are allowed \vithin preserve Meas, as long as any clearing required to
facilitate these uses does not impact the minimum required vegetation. Criteria
identifying what constitutes a loss of function shall be set forth in the land
development regulations and will address various types of construction that are
compatible with the function of the preserve. The land development regulations
will also provide criteria to define appropriate passive recreational uses.
b. Receipt of treated storm water discharge where such use. including conveyance.
treatment and discharge structures. dQe:; fiot result in any ad','eLe impaet 0fi tke
benefits the naturally occurring. native vegetation. as determined by criteria set
forth in the land development regulations. Discharge to preserves having
wetlands requires treatment that will meet water quality standards as set forth in
Chapter 17-302. F.A.c. and will conform to the water quality criteria
requirements set forth by the South Florida Water Management District.
(6) A management plan shall be submitted for all preserve areas identified by specific
criteria in the land development regulations to identify actions that must be taken to
ensure that the preserved areas will function as proposed. The plan shall include
methods to address control and treatment of invasive exotic species, fire management,
stormwater management (if applicable). and maintenance of permitted facilities. If
applicable. a listed species monitoring program shall be submitted pursuant to Policy
7.1.2 (i). ~i!!)(j federal. nl(_lrl(lgern_eI_lJjJJ~l!lL<.:.9l.l;iistentccwith the relllnrelnents _(jt tQ~
!:=[)~~yill~~~_c~~~.
(7) Off-site preservation shall be allowed to provide flexibility in the project design.
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a. Within Receiving and Neutral Lands, off-site preservation shall be allowed for up
to 50% of the vegetation retention requirement.
1. Off-site preservation areas shall be allowed at a ratio of 1: 1 if such off-site
preservation is located within designated Sending Lands or at a ratio of 1.5: 1
anywhere else.
2. Like for like preservation shall be required for Tropical Hardwood and Oak
Hammock vegetative communities.
b. Within non-NRPA Sending Lands, off-site preservation shall be allowed for up to
25% of the site preservation or vegetative retention requirement, whichever is
controlling.
1. Off-site preservation areas shall be contiguous to designated Sending Lands
and shall be allowed at a ratio of 3: 1.
c. Off-site preservation shall not be allowed in NRP A Sending Lands.
(8) Density Bonus Incentives shall be granted to encourage preservation amounts greater
than that required in this policy, as provided for in the FLUE for Receiving Lands
and Rural Villages. Within one (1) year of the effective date of these amendments,
Collier County shall adopt specific land development regulations to implement this
incentive program.
(9) On-site preservation areas shall also conform to the Open Space requirements as
specified in the Future Land Use Element. These preservations shall be part of and
counted towards the Open Space requirements.
(10) Existing native vegetation that is located contiguous to the natural reservation shall
be preserved pursuant to Policy 6.5.2 of this element. Natural reservation is defined
as that specified in CCME Objective 6.5 of this element;
(11) Preservation areas shall be interconnected within the site and to adjoining off-site
preservation areas or wildlife corridors;
(12) Should the amount of wetland vegetation exceed the minimum vegetation
requirements as specified herein, retention of wetland vegetation having significant
habitat or hydrologic value is encouraged. Increased preservation shall be fostered
through incentives including, but not limited to: clustered development, reduced
development standards such as open space, setbacks, and landscape buffers, to allow
for increased areas of preserved wetland vegetation. Significant habitat or
hydrologic value is determined by wetland function, not the size of the wetland.
Policy 6.1.3:
[No change to text, page 19]
Policy 6.1.4:
[Revised text, page 19]
[re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-54J
Prohibited invasive exotic vegetation shall be removed from all new developments.
(1) .^..pplicants Petitioners for d::::..,:::]uprm::lt ptrmiL sltcplauor pLais. shall submit and
implement plans for invasive exotic plant removal and long-term control.
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(2) The petltIOners for development permits shall prepare and submit native
vegetation Mmaintenance plans.. which shaH describe specific techniques to
prevent re-invasion of the development site by prohibited exotic vegetation of the
site in perpetuity.
(3) The County shall maintain a list of prohibited invasive exotic vegetation species
within the Collier County Land Development Code and will update it such list as
necessary.
Policy 6.1.5:
[No change to text, page 19]
Policy 6.1.6:
[Revised text, page 19]
ire-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-54]
Exemptions from the native vegetation retention requirements of CCME Policy 6.1.2 -
The requirements of fI3:i.s Policy 6.1.2 shall not apply to, affect or limit the continuation of
existing uses. Existing use shall include be defined as: those uses for which all required
permits were issued prior to June 19, 2002; or.. projects for which a Conditional UH-se or
Rezone petition has been was approved by the County prior to June 19, 2002; or, land use
petitions for which a completed application Has been was submitted prior to June 19.
2002, The continuation of existing uses shall include expansions of those uses if such
expansions are consistent with.. or clearly ancillary to.. the existing uses.
(No change to second paragraph of above Policy.)
Policy 6.1.7:
[No change to text, page 20]
Policy 6.1.8:
[Revised text, page 20]
ire-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-54]
An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). or submittal of aooropriate environmental
data as soecified in the Countv's Jand develoDment re!!ulations. is required, to provide a
method to objectively evaluate the impact of a proposed development, site alteration, or
project upon the resources and environmental quality of the project area and the
community and to insure that planning and zoning decisions are made with a complete
understanding of the impact of such decisions upon the environment, to encourage
projects and developments that will protect, conserve and enhance, but not degrade, the
environmental quality and resources of the particular project or development site, the
general area and the greater community. )]le ~d{lInJv:s land develoillllent re!!UlatlOns
shall establish the criteria for detenninin~ the~ oLQ!:gJ2osed develQl2lllent ~liri~
i::IS. including the size and nature,of the proposed d~velQl2nl~m~,c_nl~.,l~Q!!~LJJlt;
orclDosed develooment in !:\:,lation to existing=~!lVlrODXl~!!.mLcJ.lar~(J~rl~li~~c~t~e_~l~_~l~~~=S2j
site alterations. and other pertinent illf'Clrrnation.
~~^.fi EIS :;l~all be reqttircd Llr:
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1. .'\R)' site ".'ita aR ~;T or ,"~C8C ~T overlay. 0[ ?.'itfiiR tae 00llfidarie:: of 8efHfifl';
LaRd:: €H i'JRP,'\'s..
;t-;- :\11 ~;ite:: ::ea?.'ar€l of tae Coastal Hi.;fi Ila~~ard ""-rea bmm€lary taat are 2.5 or mUfe
~
:+:- :\11 :,lte.; lan0.',\'arrd -of tne Coa.Jal Ili,;h Ila;'.ard :\rea bmmdary taat are teR t~
(lQl€lr mere aerrg:::
3. ""-R:,' siH~ that is I:R0','.'R to be utilized 0Y flhmt 0r aRima! listed sfJeele:; 0r '.'.'etlaRtL
~lli H l' U fleti0l1ttl it.,' seore of :::rzater ta[lfi 0.ti5 '}.rR\P 0r 0.7 l!H:\H
'I. ,".R) other 0.<:'. el0flmeRt or :;itc alteration, ':.'hieh i19 th0 @f1iRio19 of tAc de':elqm10nt
:;el....lee.. €lireetor, '::oMI0. Aa'.e :,u0:,tantial ir:lfl~H?t Elflon ew:ir0RRler:tal quality.
LThe EIS rel:\l3iremeFlt doe.; not appl:/ to a ::in;le fan!!l)' (]f €I11flle); u:;e un a ..iR.;le ItH or
fJareel. Enem.fltieJfi:; stutll R0t llflf1I:, tLl Clfl', f9are€l \':itk aR ST or .\C8e S1' e':eda:,', 01
'1:itfiift the tJollJ1daric; of Sendi~LaR0I:; 0r i':RP""~:; or as otaer".i:€ a11o?:e0. ElY the ST
0r /\CSe S1' criteria.
~1'fi€ EIS r€quinml€Rt fllaj' be ....al',at :;uflJect to the follo'::in;:
I. ,\;rieuJtmal u:;e:; a:; deft1ged 119 fu!.1.g. (}.1 5.003('). ~, iR€'ludiR; aE[uael3ltme felt
Rati',,€, ::fleeies.
2. ,-^.Jter iR:-:f1eetion ,91' 8flpr0priate €lata afta iHf0rm:ltioH bj' (~0URty :Jaff &fia filiJ:l; of.
a "'.TitteR l'l:Jf3ort, aR)' Ilm€l 0r flared 0f laR€llli.QLha:: ~een ::n aI1ef€~ It:: to ha',,€
IlTzflara~ t~ dama;e to tke 2~01 0 ;ieal. draiRa;e, or ;rml19€iy/ater reehar;e
hIRetIOR.:; or tkat the €Ie'. elopmeF'lt of tfi€' :;ite "sill il~flro'..e 0r eorreet the e;~i~:tifl;
ez@Il:3;ieal fEll9.etic)fi:: ~ix~ or not reqMire CRY m.ajor alteratwn l~f tlle
e);i:;tiR'; laR@feJrlfl:;. draiFla;e, Of flow an€l fauRa element~; t~f tfie flro~ertj'. Fm th~
~~rflo,e of t[l1; flolieJ, major alteratlOIl .;kall ffi~an .;n~ah,H': than JO(,< of tlie :;lte,
~.~~.L;;ernfltwIL,hClII 19.0 ( appt; tu an',' pareel ?:ith aR ~;T or '''LeSe ~T uyeda). or
?:itkn; t[;qe Ijoundari2:, of ~:2nd111; Lanci: or ':111>,'\'; ce~flt tor ;m,;le fafni/y keme
or as otker?:i::e allcn:elf 0') the ~:T :)r \CSC ~:T eriteri:L
Policy 6.1.9:
[No change to text, page 21]
Objective 6.2:
[Revised text, page 21]
The County shall protect and conserve wetlands and the natural functions of wetlands
pursuant to the appropriate policies under Goal 6. The following policies provide criteria
to make this objective measurable. These policies shall apply to all of Collier County
exccpt for the Eastern Lands Study "'\rea. for which policies are required to bo adopted by
No','ombcr 1, 2002. The County's wetland protection policies and strategies shall be
coordinated with the Watershed Management Plans as required by Obiective 2.1 of this
Element
Policy 6.2.1:
[No change to text, page 21]
Policy 6.2.2:
[No change to text, page 21]
Policy 6.2.3:
[Revised text, page 21, 22, 23]
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Collier County shall implement a comprehensive process to ensure wetlands and the
natural functions of wetlands are protected and conserved. This wetland preservation and
conservation process shall be coordinated with the Watershed Management Plan process.
as referenced in Obiective 2.1 of this Element. However, !+he process outlined within
this policy is primarily based on directing concentrated population growth and intensive
development away from large interconnected wetland systems. These wetland systems
have been identified based on their type, values, functions, sizes, conditions and locations
within Collier County. These systems predominantly occur east of the County's Urban
boundary. as delineated on the Countywide Future Land Use Map (FLUM). within the
Future Land Use Element (FLUE). Many of these wetlands fall within public lands or
lands targeted for acquisition. High quality wetlands systems located on private property
are primarily protected through native vegetation preservation requirements, or through
existing PUD commitments, conservation easements, or Stewardship Sending Area
Designations, or via the NRP A or Sending designations within the Rural Fringe Mixed
Use District. Protection measures for wetlands and wetland systems located within the
Eastern Lands portion of the County's Rural and i'\gricultural Assessment (depicted on
the PLUM.) '.vill be adopted prior to November 1, 2002 northeastern portion of Collier
County. excluding the community of Immokalee. are contained in the Rural Lands
Stewardship Area Overlay (RLSA Overlay) of the FLUE (and as depicted on the FLUM).
Protection measures for wetlands and wetland systems located Wwithin the Urban and
Estates designated areas of the County, the County will rely on shall be based upon the
jurisdictional determinations made by the applicable state or federal agency. Where
permits issued by such state or federal agencies allow for impacts to wetlands within
Urban and Estates designated areas and require mitigation for such impacts, #Hs the
permitting agency's mitigation requirements shall be deemed to preserve and protect
wetlands and their functions~~-,l(c:~L for. wetlands _ t_hat~_ are part ~gJo__a_ W at~~~[
Mana!!tmenl Plan preserve area. The County shall dire.c:t imoact'i.. aw~.JrQJ1L~~!<-:tl
wethlnds:_"\L(). e:i0tie i?)2ariR~:; ear:R0t be t~riMe.!fJal meaR; 0f R1iti.;ati0R.
The large connected wetland systems that exist at the landscape scale in Collier County
shall be protected through various Land Use Designations and Overlays that restrict
higher intensity land uses and require specific land development standards for the
remaining allowable land uses. Collier County shall direct incompatible land uses away
from these large landscape scale wetland systems by through implementation of the
following protection and conservation mechanisms:
(1) Conservation Designation
Best available data indicates that 76% of all wetlands found in Collier County are
contained within the boundary boundaries of the land designated as Conservation
Designation as depicted on the Countywide Future Land Use Map.
The overall purpose of the Conservation Designation is to conserve and maintain
the natural resources of Collier County and their associated environmental,
recreational, and economic benefits. The allowed land uses specified in the
FLUE's Conservation Designation (Reference FLUE Land Use Designation
Section IV.) will accommodate limited residential development and future non-
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residential development. -These limitations support Collier County's
comprehensive process to direct concentrated population growth and intensive
land development away from large connected wetland systems.
(2) Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern Overlay (ACSC)
Best available data indicates that 74% of the County's wetlands are within the Big
Cypress Area of Critical State Concern Overlay. The land development
regulations contained in the ACSC Overlay District, as depicted on the
Countywide Future Land Use Map.. provide standards that facilitate the goal of
directing higher intensity land uses away from wetland systems. The
development standards for the ACSC Overlay (Reference FLUE Land Use
Designation Section V.) specifies specify that site alterations shall be limited to
10% of the total site. ,\ large percentage The majority of the land contained
within the ACSC is also within the Conservation Designation and thus is subject
to the land use limitations of that Land Use Designation. (Lwui Usc Dcsignation.
Scction F.
(3) Natural Resource Protection Areas (NRPAs)
Major wetland systems and regional flow-ways were used as criteria to establish
the NRPA Overlay District as shown on the Future Land Use Map. and as
discussed in FLUE Land Use Designation. Section V.c. These areas identify
include high functioning wetland systems in the County and. although portions of
the NRP A Overlay include lands within the Conservation Designation. represent
an additional approximately 12%~ of the County's wetlands.. #iat which are not
located in Conservation Lands. Based on the relatively high concentration of
wetlands within NRP A designated lands, incompatible land uses shall be directed
away from these areas. Allowable land uses .fef within NRP As are also subject to
native vegetation retention and preservation standards of 90%. (Ref-crcncc thc
NRP,A. O'v'erlay in the FLUE.)
(4) Rural Fringe Mixed Use Mixed Use District Sending Lands
Best available data indicates that 16,000.:t acres of wetlands are contained within
designated Sending Lands and that such wetlands constitute constituting
approximately 70%~ of land cover in these areas. Incompatible land uses are
directed away from the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Sending Lands through
an incentive-based Transfer of Development Rights (TOR) Program that allows
land owners within these Sending Lands to transfer their residential density out of
the Sending Lands to Rural Fringe Mixed Use ~istrict (and limited Urban)
Receiving Lands. A complete description of the TDR Program is contained in
FLUE. Land Use Designation. Section ILB. Incompatible land uses are also
directed away from Sending Lands by restricting through restrictions on allowable
uses. (Refercnce FLUE Rural Fringe Mixcd Usc District.) Finally, allowable
uses within these lands are also subject to native vegetation retention and
preservation standards of 80% to 90%. as required by Policy 6.7.1 of this
Element. (Refercncc CCUE Policy 6.7.1.)
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(5) Flowway Stewardship Areas tre-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No.
2002-32 and 2002-54J
Flowway Stewardship Areas have been designated Wwithin the Rural Lands
Stewardship Area Overlay (RLSA), as designated depicted on the Future Land
Use Map. and are shown on the Rural Lands Study Area Natural Resource Index
Map Series. Flowway Stewardship Areas (FSAs) are primarily for the most part
privately owned wetlands that are located within the Camp Keais Strand and
Okaloacoochee Slough. These lands form the primary principal wetland flowway
systems in the RLSA. The Overlay provides an incentive to permanently protect
FSAs by through the creation and transfer of Stewardship Credits,... It also
contains provisions that eliminate elimination of incompatible uses from the FSAs
and. which establish establishment of protection measures.
(6) Watershed Management Plans
Collier County will establish watershed management plans throughout the
County. but with particular emphasis on the Urban and Estates designated areas.
These watershed management plans shall be established in accordance with
Obiective 2.1 of this Element and will include the preservation or. where feasible.
creation of landscape-scale wetland conservation areas to act as habitat. natural
water quality treatment and water quantity retention/detention areas. The County
shall direct incompatible land uses away from such large-scale wetlands.
Collier County shall allow for more intensive development to occur in Rural Fringe
Receiving Lands, North Golden Gate Estates, the Rural-Settlement Area District, and the
Urban Designated Areas subject to the land uses identified in the Future Land Use
Element, the Immokalee Area Master Plan, and the Golden Gate Area Master Plan.
These areas account for only 6% of Collier County's wetlands. Except for tidal wetlands
within the coastal portion of the Urban Designated Area and wetlands that are part of an
established watershed management plan, the County finds that the wetland systems in
these areas are more fragmented and altered than those systems located within the
Conservation Lands, ACSC and NRP A Oeverlays, and Rural Fringe Sending Lands.
On a project-specific basis, wetlands and wetland functions shall be protected through the
following mechanisms:
(1) Federal and State jurisdictional agency review and wetland permitting;
(2) Vegetation preservation policies supporting CCME Objective 6.1;
(3) Wetland protection policies supporting CCME Objective 6.2;
(4) Clustering provisions specified in the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District of the
FLUE (Reference FLUE Rural Fringe Mixed Use District.).
(5) The protection of wetlands that are part of an established watershed management
plan. as per Obiective 2.1 of this Element.
Policy 6.2.4:
[Revised text, page 23]
Within the Urban Designated area, the County shall rely on the wetland jurisdictional
determinations and permit requirements issued by the applicable jurisdictional agency
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~.except for wetlands that are part of a Watershed Man~!TIefltPl~reser~_~~ac'c_l}l_t:
County shan direct~cts aw'!yJ:rom~lll.:l!~~tlg.[1_ds.;\Jso. eJwtie e1eari!!f €aRR0tl3_eth~
l?riRei~al m€laRs _@f mitiEatic)fi.
. This policy shall be implemented as follows:
(1) Where permits issued by such jurisdictional agencies allow for impacts to
wetlands within this designated area and require mitigation for such impacts, this shall be
deemed to meet the objective of protection and conservation of wetlands and the natural
functions of wetlands within this area7~exceDt for wetlands that are -I'an of a\Vatershcd
Mana!!ement Plan oreserve area. [he Coll!l!Y shall direct imDacts _away. frQ!D_~
wetI,mds. /'.ls(j. e::otif::J_ekarjR.;.eanIHJtbg the~riRe~al meal'!: of fi1iti::atic1ft:
(2) The County shall require the appropriate jurisdictional permit prior to the issuance
of a final local development order permitting site improvements, except in the
case of single-family residences.. which are not part of an approved development
or are not platted. unless the residences are within a watershed management
conservation area identified in a Watershed Management Plan developed pursuant
to policies supporting Obiective 2.1 of this Element. in which case the appropriate
iurisdictional permit is required prior to the issuance of a final local development
order permitting site improvements.
(3) Collier County will work with the jurisdictional agencies and applicants to
encourage mitigation to occur within targeted areas of the County including, but
not limited to: Natural Resource Protection Areas (NRP As); lands targeted for a
acquisition by a public or private conservation entity such as CREV/lands; f*tblie
or private mitigation banks; wetlands that are part of an approved watershed
management plan. as per Obiective 2.1 of this Element; and other areas
appropriate for mitigation. such as flow ways and areas containing habitat for
pl~mt 01' animal listed species.
(4) Within the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, there exists high quality wetland
system~ connected to the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand system. These
wetlands require greater protection measures than wetlands located in other
portions of the Urban Designated Area. and therefore the wetland protection
standards set forth in Policy 6.2.5 shall apply in this area. As part of the County's
Evaluation and ,-\ppraisal Report (E/\R), the County shall identify this area and
map its boundaries on the Futurc Land Use Map. This area has been identified
and is shown on the Future Land Use Map for the Immokalee Area Master Plan.
Policy 6.2.5:
[Revised text, page 23]
(Note: This revision applies only to the first paragraph of the subject policy.)
Within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District. and that portion of the Lake
Trafford/Camp Keais Strand Svstem which is contained within the Immokalee Urban
Desil!1lated Area. Collier County shall direct land uses away from higher functioning
wetlands by limiting direct impacts within wetlands based upon the vegetation
requirements of Policy 6.1.2 of this element, the wetland functionality assessment
described below in paragraph (2) below, and the final permitting requirements of the
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South Florida Water Management District. A direct impact is hereby defined as the
dredging or filling of a wetland or adversely changing the hydroperiod of a wetland. This
policy shall be implemented as follows:
Policy 6.2.6:
[Revised text, page 25]
[re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-54]
Within the Urban Designation and the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, freguired}
wetland preservation areas, buffer areas, and mitigation areas shall be dedicated as
conservation and common areas in the form of conservation easements and shall be
identified or platted as separate tracts; and, in the case of a Planned Unit Development
(PUD), these areas shall also be depicted on the PUD Master Plan. These areas shall be
maintained free from trash and debris and from Category I invasive exotic plants. as
defined by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council. Land uses allowed in these areas shall
be limited to those listed in Policy 6.2.5(5)d of this element and shall not include any
other activities that are detrimental to drainage, flood control, water conservation, erosion
control or fish and wildlife habitat conservation and preservation.
Policy 6.2.7:
[Revised text, pages 25, 26]
Within the Estates Designated Area and the Rural Settlement Area, the County shall
rely on the wetland jurisdictional determinations and permit requirements issued by the
applicable jurisdictional agency",exceol tor wetlands thal are. oart 01 a Walershed
MaI1a~emenl Plan oreserve area. .The COLlnty_ shall direct impacts aw~__ from such
wetlands. Also. exolic <,:Iearing cannol be ~he princirLillmeans of rnitig-'!l!Q!}.
This policy shall be implemented as follows:
(1) For single-family residences within Southern Golden Gate Estates or within the
Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern, the County shall require the
appropriate federal and state wetland-related permits before Collier County issues
a building permit.
(2) Outside of Southern Golden Gate Estates and the Big Cypress Area of Critical
State Concern, Collier County shall inform applicants for individual single-family
building permits that federal and state wetland permits may be required prior to
construction unless the pWQQsed residence~ ~ ~ within a watershed
management conservation area identified in a Watershed Management Plan
developed pursuant to policies supporting Objective 2.1 of this Element. in which
case the appropriate iurisdictional permit is required prior to the issuance of a
building permit. The County shall also notify the applicable federal and state
agencies of single-family building permits- applications in these areas.
(3) Within North Golden Gate Estates and the Rural Settlement Area. Collier County
shall incorporate certain preserved and/or created wetlands and associated uplands
into the County's approved watershed management plans. as per Obiective 2.1 of
this Element. The size and location of wetlands incorporated into the watershed
management plans will be based upon the approved requirements for such plans.
The County may issue single-family building permits within or adjacent to such
wetlands. subject to appropriate mitigation requirements. which preserve the
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added; words double strb;l€ilt tF-1r€lb;l~h in red are deleted - both since 2-24-06 & 3-07-06 versions.
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functionality of the wetland within the applicable watershed management plan.
For ?-.2IQQo_sed residence% which is to be located within a watershed management
conservation area identified in a Watershed Management Plan developed pursuant
to policies supporting Obiective 2.1 of this Element. the appropriate iurisdictional
permit is required prior to the issuance of a ~C2~lli) building permit.
(1~) 'Nithin one (1) year of the adoption of these amendments, Collier County shall
continue to work with federal and state agencies to identify properties that have a
high probabilities probability of wetlands and.lor fllaRt or animal listed species
occurrence. The identification process will be based on Hhydric soils data and
other applicable criteria. Once this identification process is complete, the County
will determine if it the process is sufficiently accurate to require federal and state
wetland approvals prior to issuing the issuance of a building permit within these
areas. The County shall use this information on wetland and/or listed species
occurrence to inform property owners of the potential existence of wetlands
and/or listed species on their property.
Policy 6.2.8: [No change to text, page 26]
Policy 6.2.9: [No change to text, page 26]
OBJECTIVE 6.3: [No change to text, page 26]
Policy 6.3.1: [No change to text, page 26]
Policy 6.3.2: [No change to text, page 26]
Policy 6.3.3: [No change to text, page 26]
OBJECTIVE 6.4: [N 0 change to text, page 26]
Policy 6.4.1: [No change to text, page 26]
Policy 6.4.2: [Revised text, page 26]
Collier County shall ~ontinue to meet coordinate with the appropriate adiacent
Ceo unties at a specified frequency to disCl;lss upcoming when reviewing proposed land
development projects that would have an impact on ecological communities in 00tfl one
or more of the adiacent Counties.
Policy 6.4.3:
[Revised text, page 27]
The County shall assist to assure compliance with all State and Federal Regulations
pertaining to endangered and rare species living in such "shared" ecological systems.
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Collier County shall continue to coordinate with adiacent governmental jurisdictions
when making management decisions regarding ecological communities shared by Collier
County and one or more adiacent iurisdictions. SMeh e00rEiifiatI0fi shall ensure d~Q
f0ll0'::ifi::::
(1) The C€ltlRty'.; ew:ir0fimefital Illafia;efilefit fJ0lieie:; re;arEiifi; the shared ee010;ieal
e0mmMfiity are e€lfisistefit ?:ith tho:~e 0f the fiei:;M~€lrin; iuris€lieti€lfi.
('1) SEleh ew:inmm.entlll l11afia;emefit fJ0lieie.~ are in e0R1fJlimiee 'l.'ith State ana
Feaeral re;MLticm~; re;araifi; listed sfJeeie:;.
OBJECTIVE 6.5:
[No change to text, page 27]
Policy 6.5.1:
[No change to text, page 27]
Policy 6.5.2:
[No change to text, pages 27, 28]
Policy 6.5.3:
[No change to text, page 28]
GOAL 7
[No change to text, page 29]
OBJECTIVE 7.1:
[Revised text, page 29]
The County shall direct incompatible land uses away from listed fllafit afia animal species
and their habitats. These policies shall apply to all of Collier County except for the
Eastern Lands Study Area, for v,'hich policies are required to be adopted by Noyember 1,
~ The County relies on the listing process of State and Federal agencies to identify
species that require special protection because of their endangered. threatened. or species
of special concern status. l1~;td fllaRt :;fJeeie:: ~:re tfil:Le .:fl€eie:; that are ae:;i;mtted
€11l1tm;;erea. tfire<:ttenea. ~ma C0I11llH?1-eii'tlly eJ:fJI0ited, b:,' the Floritia D€flartment cd
"\::rieultme ana Ct~IL'.Il11er Sef".'ie€s in a€€0r€lafiee y;itfi Chapter SB '10.:. F:....C. an€.tl'G
~lL f-eaeral a;:j?fieie:; fl'<l\o;1li:;hed ifi 50 CflU). Listed animal species are those species
that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has designated as
endangered. threatened. or species of special concern. in accordance with Rules 68A-
27.003. 68A-27.004. and 68A-27.005. F.A.C. and those species designated by various
federal agencies as Endangered and Threatened species published in 50 CFR 17.
Policy 7.1.1:
[No change to text, pages 29, 30]
Policy 7.1.2:
[No change to text, pages 30, 31, 32]
Policy 7.1.3:
[No change to text, page 32]
Policy 7.1.4:
[No change to text, page 32]
Policy 7.1.5:
[No change to text, page 32]
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Policy 7.1.6:
[New text, page 32]
Pf0yisi0fiS shall 0e made for the reJ0€atlOfi 01' li,;ted plafit Sfl€eie:; to 0fi site preser':es 0f
to a suitaBle off site 10eatiofi. Pre:;er",'e ffiLma;emeflt plan:; SMail flw':i€le for aflflf0l3fiate
meehafiisms to efiSU!~~ ::ur:i':abilit". of the li,;ted 131ant :;fleeies.__Th~..C::ourlt.Ji~L"@U
evaluate the need for the Drotection of listed o~ and within one (1) veal' of the
effective .date of this amendment a~Dlland development reQ:ulations addr:e.ssil}g t1.1e
I2wtection of listeQJ2lants.
OBJECTIVE 7.2:
[No change to text, page 32]
Policy 7.2.1:
[No change to text, page 32]
Policy 7.2.2:
[No change to text, page 32]
Policy 7.2.3:
[No change to text, page 32]
OBJECTIVE 7.3:
[Revised text, page 32]
Analysis of Hhistorical data from 1996-1999 shows that the average number of sea turtle
disorientations in Collier County is approximately equal to 5% of the hatchlings from all
teffil nests in the County. Through the following policies, the County's objective is to
minimize the number of sea turtle disorientations.
Policy 7.3.1: [No change to text, page 33]
Policy 7.3.2: [No change to text, page 33]
Policy 7.3.3: [No change to text, page 33]
OBJECTIVE 7.4: [No change to text, page 33]
Policy 7.4.1: [No change to text, page 33]
Policy 7.4.2: [No change to text, page 33]
GOAL 8 [No change to text, page 34]
OBJECTIVE 8.1: [No change to text, page 34]
Policy 8.1.1: [No change to text, page 34]
Policy 8.1.2: [Revised text, page 34]
The fire departments and the County will receive complaints concerning air pollution
problems and refer them such complaints to the Florida Department of Environmental
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Regulation Protection, the Florida Division of Forestry, or the local fire departments as
appropriate.
FaHey 8.1.3:
[Deleted text, page 34]
The local fire departments, Florida Departmeat of Environmental Protection, and the
Florida Diyision of Forestry v/ill investigate and act on complaints that are called in or
referred to them.
Policy 8.h4 8.1.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 34]
..\utomobile emissions will be reduced by the policy of the Sheriff's Department to stop
smoking vehicles and either '/larn or ticket the operator for the offense, and by the policy
of the County to require bike paths or sidewalks on ne',v subdivisions and major County
roadways and improvements.
Collier County shall act to reduce air pollution from automobile ermSSlOns through
continuation of the following procedures:
1. The Collier County Sheriff's Office will continue to ~ enforce vehicle:; ?,'ith ';lsi[;Jh:_
exhaust emissions standards ~mcl is:~Me ':,'arfiin:s 0r tights to thg 0flerat€lL €If sEle!-j
';2hie!cs. reqtlirin: that the ';ehigle.~ be reflairecl,
2. As part of its development review process. Collier County will require the
construction of sidewalks. bicycle lanes or bicycle paths in all new subdivisions.
3. The County will construct sidewalks. bicycle lanes or bicycle paths in conjunction
with County-funded transportation improvements.
Policy ~ 8.1.4:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 34]
By January 1, 2000, the Collier County shall investigate the need for a more continue to
develop and maintain a comprehensive leeal county-wide air quality monitoring program.
GOAL 9
[No change to text, page 35]
OBJECTIVE 9.1:
[No change to text, page 35]
Policy 9.1.1:
[Revised text, page 35]
The plan shall be developed in cooperation with the Southwest Florida Regional Planning
Council and the local planning committee established under Federal Title III, the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA).
Policy 9.1.2:
[Revised text, page 35]
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added; words double 8tn.H,k tRr€lElfijl'l in red are deleted - both since 2-24-06 & 3-07-06 versions.
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The plan shall identify a community coordinator. facility coordinators. and other Federal,
State and local agency contacts (especially for the Gity Cities of Naples. Marco Island
and Everglades City) including the responsibilities and duties of each agency.
Policy 9.1.3: [No change to text, page 35]
Policy 9.1.4: [No change to text, page 35]
Policy 9.1.5: [No change to text, page 35]
Policy 9.1.6: [No change to text, page 35]
Policy 9.1.7: [No change to text, page 35]
OBJECTIVE 9.2: [No change to text, page 35]
Policy 9.2.1: [No change to text, page 35]
Policy 9.2.2: [No change to text, page 36]
Policy 9.2.3: [New text, page 36]
The Collier County Pollution Control and Prevention Department shall work with the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to establish a new cooperative
agreement between the County and FDEP. The purpose of this agreement shall be to
ensure an additional layer of regulatory oversight in enforcing businesses to be compliant
with federal. state and local hazardous waste management regulations.
OBJECTIVE 9.3:
[No change to text, page 36]
Policy 9.3.1:
[No change to text, page 36]
OBJECTIVE 9.4:
[No change to text, page 36]
Policy 9.4.1:
[Revised text, page 36]
The County shall implement provisions of the contract with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection under the Federal Title III. the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) provisions in order to avoid any duplication of effort.
Policy 9.4.2:
[No change to text, page 36]
Policy 9.4.3:
[Revised text, page 36]
Unless otherNise provided for in CCME Policy 3.1.1, storage tank systcms shall adhere
to containmcnt provisions required in 62 761, F.,'\.c., as it existed on August 31,1999.
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added; words double strb;l@l: tR~€lb;l~R in red are deleted - both since 2-24-06 & 3-07-06 versions.
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All storage tank systems in Collier County shall adhere to the provisions of Section 62-
761 or 62-762. Florida Administrative Code (F.A.c.) as applicable. Unless otherwise
provided for within Section 62-761, F.A.C.. individual storage tank systems shall adhere
to the provisions of Section 62-761. F.A.C.. in effect at the time of approval of the
storage tank system.
OBJECTIVE 9.5 8Rd Paliey 9.5.1 [deleted]
[Deleted text, page 36]
GOAL 10
[No change to text, page 37]
OBJECTIVE 10.1:
[No change to text, page 37]
Policy 10.1.1:
[Revised text, page 37]
Priorities for water-dependent and water-related uses shall be:
a. Public recreational facilities over private recreational facilities;
ab. Public Boat Ramps;
~. Marinas
1. Ceommercial (public) marinas over private marinas;
2. Dry over wet storage;
6g. Commercial fishing facilities;
~. Other non-polluting water-dependent industries or utilities-:-~
1'. Marine supply/repair facilities;
g. Residential development.
Policy 10.1.2:
[No change to text, page 37]
Poliey 10.1.3:
[Deleted text, page 37]
Priorities for ..vater related uses shall be:
a. Recreational facilities
b. Marine supply/repair facility
c. Residential development
Policy l{h.h4. 10.1.3:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 37]
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added; words double strb;lGlt tRr@b;I~R in red are deleted - both since 2-24-06 & 3-07-06 versions.
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In order to minimize the destruction or disturbance of native vegetative communities,
+!he following priority ranking of shoreline development and the resultant destruction or
disturbance of natiye '/egetatiye communities for water dependent/water related land uses
shall apply:
a. areas presently developed,.;.
b. disturbed uplands,.;.
c. disturbed freshwater wetlands,.;.
d. disturbed marine wetlands,.;.
e. viable, unaltered uplands,.;.
1'. viable, unaltered freshwater wetlands,,;,
g. viable, unaltered marine wetlands.
Pelky 10.1.5:
[Deleted text, page 37]
In order to protect manatees, marinas shall be discouraged in designated manatee critical
habitat unless other protective measures are provided. (Refereace Policy 7.2.3.)
Policy l()...t..6 10.1.4:
[Renumbered text, page 38]
Policy l().d...110.1.5:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 38]
Marinas and all other water-dependent and water-related uses shall conform to ethef all
applicable policies regulations regarding development in marine wetlands. Marinas and
water-dependent/water-related uses that propose to destroy wetlands shall provide for
use by the general public use.
Policy w...t-.8 10.1.6:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 38]
All new marinas. water-dependent and water-related uses that propose to destroy viable..
naturally functioning marine wetlands shall be required to perform a fiscal analysis in
order to demonstrate the public benefit economic need and financial feasibility fef of the
proposed St:teft development.
Policy t()d...910.1.7:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 38]
Obiective 10.1 and its accompanying +he&e policies ,~ll"tJI~__LJ2~ shall serve as criteria
for the review of proposed development within the "Special Treatment" {"ST"} Zoning
Overlay District. designated lands. Jhe pt11l'lc,;e 0f tfie "~T" a',uk:',' Di:;triet Rculatiol'l
L to a..,ur.: tfie pre::ec.atlOll L1Ld nlalllJeli~LQL~jQ_IiL~!lH!Um!Ll:':lli.!!J.rrtl rcsomu:; &fld
to eneoura;e tfle j'lre:er.:.ttiofi of ttLLJlltr!~~_.f~~~~!:iQ~s ':.'itfliB__C~'
CO:ll'lt/S filUttwl .,:,.:(<:'[1L. ':.fiile at tfle :~um<:, tim~rmittifl~0se t)pe:~ 0f Ele':elOj'lmefit.
e c m.p at i 13 Ie','. j th the :;c re S 0 ure e:; al1~L JlllnlE!L:0~(l:':Dl,,-.?":":_-"-~_;;.1~lJ;;__lJl:::L_llig_~.J.!~t
CO:lflty C0fflfl.lissi0fiers after fl:10lie heaIi~;.
OBJECTIVE 10.2:
[No change to text, page 38]
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Policy 10.2.1:
[No change to text, page 38]
Policy 10.2.2:
[No change to text, page 38]
Policy 10.2.3:
[Revised text, page 39]
.\ credit to......ards any developed recreation and open space impact fee shall be given for
developments, which provide public access facilities.
Developments that provide public access to beaches. shores and/or waterways ~ may
be eligible for credit toward any recreation and open space impact fee adopted by the
Collier County Board of County Commissioners.
Policy 10.2.4:
[No change to text, page 39]
Policy 10.2.5:
[No change to text, page 39]
Policy 10.2.6:
[No change to text, page 39]
OBJECTIVE 10.3:
[No change to text, page 39]
Policy 10.3.1:
[No change to text, page 39]
Policy 10.3.2:
[No change to text, page 39]
Policy 10.3.3:
[No change to text, page 39]
Policy 10.3.4:
[Revised text, page 39]
Public expenditure shall be limited to property acquisition and for public safety,
education, restoration, exotic removal, recreation and research facilities that '"",ill not
substantially alter the natural characteristics and the natural function of the undeveloped
coastal barrier system.
Public expenditures within Collier County's undeveloped coastal barrier system shall be
limited to acquisition for purposes of public safety. education. restoration. and removal of
exotic vegetation. recreational use. and/or research facilities. Such uses will be allowed
only if the establishment of such use would not substantially alter the natural
characteristics and natural functions of the undeveloped coastal barrier system.
Policy 10.3.5:
[No change to text, page 39]
Policy 10.3.6:
[Revised text, page 39]
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added; words double EltfMSi( tAr€lb;l~Fi in red are deleted - both since 2-24-06 & 3-07-06 versions.
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Prohibit construction of structures seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Setback
Line on undeveloped coastal barriers. Exception shall be for passive recreational
structures access crossovers, and where enforcement would not allow any reasonable
economic utilization of such property. In the latter event, require construction that
minimizes interference with natural function of such coastal barrier system.
Policy 10.3.7:
[No change to text, page 40]
Policy 10.3.8:
[Revised text, page 40]
Development density on undeveloped coastal barrier systems shall not exceed the lowest
deasity provided in the Fut1:lre Land Use ElemeRt. Tke aefi:;it:,' €lf re.;iaefitial agY,'el€J):'lmefit
~l'€':iu\;l~l) unde', ,d(1):'led e(l~ctul burner dafia:: .;kall fi0t zileeea a aefi.;it:: of f{)tlr (1)
tll9iL [ler t:ere on01J dwelliI1li unil~'....fLve L~~l.~re~..()r CiS Cllrea(t;~.ilU()~Ve:~cif()I.~.:i~I1E.sh~
1.t=g(lL!1onconforr:niI1gl?arc~Js _ QI IQt~ or record.
Policy 10.3.9:
[No change to text, page 40]
Policy 10.3.10:
[No change to text, page 40]
Policy 10.3.11:
[No change to text, page 40]
Policy 10.3.12:
[Revised text, page 40]
Re€luif€ Encoura~e the use oj the "Planned Unll DevelopmenL' LPUDJJ2fovIsrons of the
Z:Q nin~'di nan~e._. [0 r []~w devt:.!..9.P men l.lli~J~9~~v~LoJ2!D~Q!.j)X92~)se~L-UL.tllb~s.~_~~}
areas identified. as _ CoastaL Barrier -S.YS.LGJD"-=\\:'jtJIJh~_~:",ceRti(HlQL_()!1_t:_~Lnlil~..f.'!.1l2ilv
;jJ\'.~EDlUJJ1 i t 0 11g.S i l}gleR..':trce L
Potiey 10.3.13
[Deleted text, page 40]
These policies shall be implemcnted through the existing "ST" zoning procedures.
Policy 10.3.14 10.3.13:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 40]
Substantial alteration of the natural grade on undeveloped coastal barriers.. By through
filling or excavation shall be prohibited except as part of an approved dune and/or beach
restoration program, or as part of a DER approyed v.astewater treatment system or as part
of an approved public development plan for one or more of the uses allowed by Policy
10.3.4. above.
Policy 10.3.1S 10.3.14:
[Renumbered text, page 40]
Policy 10.3.15:
[New text, page 40]
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All new development proposed on lJ_ndevc=l()2~Q coastal barrier systems shall be reviewed
through the County's existing "Special Treatment" ("ST") zoning overlay district.
Obiective 10.3 and its accompanying policies shall serve as criteria for such review. ~
~MI~0se of the "~T" 0':erlaj' €fistriet regulatiofis L to aS~;Llre the ~reser.,'ati(Jfi an~
maifitefianee 01' ew:inmmefital ~m0. eultMral resourees afig to 0fie0Mra;e the ~reser\'ation
Elf thg ifitrieatz ee01€J::ieal relati0fishi~s '::itfiifi C01lier C€lUMtj":; fiaUral s\'stem~;, 'l;hile at
the same tim0 ~ermittifi; tho:~e ty~e:; €Jf ge\'el€J~Mlefit. eom~atiBle ';.ith these resouree"
afig fiat:'lral ~;=,'stgms. as g0terfi1ifiea ~y the B0ar€\ (If C€JUfit)' C0mmis,j€ln@rs after flu01ie
~f!;,.
OBJECTIVE 10.4:
[No change to text, page 40]
Policy 10.4.1:
[No change to text, page 41]
Policy 10.4.2:
[No change to text, page 41]
Policy 10.4.3:
[Revised text, page 41]
Collier County shall P,Qrohibit activities.. which would result in man:.induced shoreline
erosion beyond the natural beach erosion cycle or that would deteriorate the beach and
dune system. Implementation of this policy will be based upon available scientific!coastal
engineering literature/studies that have established benchmarks for natural rates of beach
erOSIOn.
Policy 10.4.4:
[No change to text, page 41]
Policy 10.4.5:
[No change to text, page 41]
Policy 10.4.6:
[No change to text, page 41]
Policy 10.4.7:
[Revised text, page 41]
Collier County shall P,Qrohibit construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control
Setback Line except where the same such construction would be permitted pursuant to
the provisions of the Florida Coastal Zone Protection Act of 1985.. er where said such
prohibition would result in no reasonable economic utilization of the property in
questions, or for safety reasons. In such cases, construction will be as far landward as is
practicable and effects shall be minimized on the beach and dune system and the natural
functions of the coastal barrier system shall be minimized.
Policy 10.4.8:
[Revised text, page 41]
Collier County shall allow ~onstruction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control
Setback Line ':Iill be allo'Jled for public access and protection and activities related to
restoration of beach resources. Such ~onstruction seaward of the Coastal Construction
Control Line,,---shall not interfere with sea turtle nesting, will utilize H[3pwflriat? native
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vegetation for dune stabilization, will maintain the natural beach profile, will minimize
interference with natural beach dynamics, and.. where appropriate.. will restore the
historical dunes and ''vill '1egetate with aflf1r€lIHiate native vegetation.
Policy 10.4.9:
[Revised text, page 41]
Collier County shall prohibit 's'~eawall construction on properties fronting the Gulf of
Mexico shall be prohibited except in extreme cases of hardship instances where erosion
poses an imminent threat to existing buildings.
Policy 10.4.10:
[Revised text, page 41]
The County shall prohibit ~yehicle~ traffic or traffic on the beaches and primary dunes
shall be prohibited except for the following:
.L Emergency vehicles responding to incidents.
2. Vehicles associated with and approved environmental maintenance,
environmental monitoring. or conservation purposes...
;L Vehicles limited to set-up and removal of equipment of permitted events. m
coni unction with permanent concession facilities. or r0eItifi.e permitted uses of
commercial hotels.
4. Beach raking or beach cleaning.
5. Vehicles needed for beach nourishment or inlet maintenance
6. Vehicles necessary for construction that cannot otherwise access a site from an
upland area.
The County shall enforce this requirement \vith the eXIstmg Vehicle on the Beach
Ordinance. Vehicles shall be operated in a manner that does not negatively impact the
beach or dune environment. Additional protective regulations shall apply during sea
turtle nesting season.
Policy 10.4.11:
[No change to text, page 42]
Policy 10.4.12:
[Revised text, page 42]
In permitting the repair and/or reconstruction of shore parallel engineered stabilization
structures, require, where appropriate, at a minimum:
a. All damaged seawalls will be replaced with, or fronted by, riprap.
b. Where appropriate, repaired structures will be redesigned and/or relocated
landward to align with adiacent structures.
Policy 10.4.13:
[No change to text, page 42]
OBJECTIVE 10.5:
[No change to text, page 42]
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Policy 10.5.1:
[No change to text, page 42]
Policy 10.5.2:
[No change to text, page 42]
Policy 10.5.3:
[No change to text, page 42]
Policy 10.5.4:
[Revised text, page 42]
Prohibit construction of any structure seaward of the Coastal Construction Setback
Control Line. Exception shall be for passive recreational structures access crossovers,
and where enforcement would not allow any reasonable economic utilization of such
property. In the latter event, require construction that minimizes interference with natural
function of such beaches and dunes.
Policy 10.5.5:
[Revised text, page 42]
The County shall l2.Frohibit motorize vehicles on the beaches and dunes except for
emergency, environmental monitoring and environmental maintenance purposes. +he
County shall enforce this requirement with the existing Vehicle On The Beach
Ordinance.
Policy 10.5.6:
[No change to text, page 42]
Policy 10.5.7:
[No change to text, page 42]
Policy 10.5.8:
[No change to text, page 43]
Policy 10.5.9:
[Revised text, page 43]
Prohibit construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Setback Line except
as follows:
a. Construction will be allowed for public access;
b. For protection and restoration of beach resources;
c. In cases of demonstrated land use related hardship or safety concerns as
specified in The 1985 Florida Coastal Zone Protection Act, there shall be no
shore armoring allowed except in cases of public safety.
Policy 10.5.10:
[No change to text, page 43]
Policy 10.5.11:
[Revised text, page 43]
The County will waive all other non-safety related setback requirements and site planning
requirements before allowing construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control
Setback Line.
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Policy 10.5.12:
[No change to text, page 43]
OBJECTIVE 10.6:
[No change to text, page 43]
Policy 10.6.1:
[Revised text, page 43]
In addition to those applicable policies supporting Objectives 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, and
10.5, development within the County's coastal zone shall also meet the following criteria:
I. Densities on the following undeveloped coastal barriers shall not exceed I
unit per 5 acres;
a. Wiggins Pass Unit FL-65P,
b. Clam Pass Unit FL-64P,
c. Keywaydin Island Unit P-16.
d. Tigertail Unit FL 63 P,
eg. Cape Romano Unit P-15.
2. Site alterations shall be concentrated in disturbed habitats thus avoiding
undisturbed pristine habitats (Reference Policy 10.1.4).
3. Beachfront developments shall restore dune vegetation.
4. Projects on coastal barriers shall be landscaped with native Southern Floridian
speCIes.
5. Boathouses. boat shelters and dock facilities shall be located and aligned to
stay at least 10 feet from any existing seagrass beds except where a
continuous bed of seagrass exists off of the shore of the property, in which
case facility heights shall be at least 3.5 feet NGVD, terminal platforms shall
be less than 160 square feet and access docks shall not exceed a width of four
(4) feet.
6. The requirements of this policy identify the guidelines and performance standards
for undeveloped coastal barriers and estuarine areas that are contained within the
County's coastal barrier and estuarine area Natural Resource Protection Area
(NRP A - reference CCME Policy 1.3.1). These guidelines and standards
therefore satisfy the requirements of CCME Policy 1.3.1.
Poliey 10.6.2:
[Deleted text, page 44]
The requirements of Policy 10.6.1 identifies the guidelinos and performance standards for
the undeveloped coastal barriers and estuaries contained within the coastal barrier and
estuarino NRPL^1 (CCME Policy 1.3.2). These standards therefore satisfy the
requirements of CCME Policy 1.3.2.
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Policy ~ 10.6.2: [Renumbered text, page 44]
Policy 10.6.3: [No change to text, page 44]
GOAL 11 [No change to text, page 45]
OBJECTIVE 11.1: [No change to text, page 45]
Policy 11.1.1: [No change to text, page 45]
Policy 11.1.2: [No change to text, page 45]
Policy 11.1.3: [No change to text, page 45]
GOAL 12 [No change to text, page 46]
OBJECTIVE 12.1: [Revised text, page 46]
The County will attemot to maintain the I ')l)4 ~ hurricane evacuation cl~,!!".(glce time for a
Category 3 stefffi hurricane event at a maximum 01';6& .lli hours as defined by ~ith~l the
+9% 2001 Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council's Hurricane Evacuation Study
Update ~ma :dll. fl~aElee tllat time frame I=ly !(}'\f) ~JJ. to 27.2 ill 110Mc. ,\.~tIYltIe.; ~
:;~lfJFH:-Jrt tRL Ol=ljeeLi.. e '1,111 inelmie-tlfl ,;lIe :;fielLenn; for ~ mOBile home ae" elf:Jl'Hl1cnL,
ifiereusea sRelter :;flaee, ana malfitenanee of eqmtl or lo,,','er 0efi.;ltle; 0f .il! the Ce:te;orj-t
e':ael1atiofi Z0fie, ~L aefined in the I ')')6 ~.iLQJ ~:ollth';, €~;t Florida Hc;;ional Plafium.;
C@lufieil~ lIElrrie1l.M.e ['.M.€I1M.l:0rl StEla)' Ufldate. or sImilar future studIeS authorized and
coordinated bv the Collier C9unlYEmerzency .. Manazement DeoarLmenLand. aooroyed
by the Collier CounlY-Board of County Conunissioners. . An evacuation clearance tin~
shall be defined as haYing residents and visitors in an armrooriate refuze away from storm
surze Jlrioxto the arrivaLpl..m~!ained JJ:Q.pical StQrmJorce,.~~i.e.. winds .eg!lal to o!
zreater than 39 moh. To further these objectives. fOl~ future mobile home developments
located outside of the storm ~e zone_,-.\:;ffprts shall ipclude on-site shelterinz or retro~
fittin~ of an adiacenltt~ili.14'.=~111~J=ollier_Countv _1;_f!l~~~m~ManagemenL [)~partnJ~.!.!.!
sh all seek 00 DO rt u n.i1~iLim;reas e s lie It e rJii..c i lit ies. a !l:SL a~"()c;1~1~~I).;~~P'!f i! i.~~._ll.!lcl~ul.le
(fu:IT.tj_Q.!.LQ.Lt.l:!~_.EL 0. 1"i del Qixisjg}lJJJ Enle~I1fYJ\.lLaD(tg~rn~rl L
Policy 12.1.1:
[Revised text, page 46]
.:\ comprehonsive a'.vareness program will be developed and publicized prior to may 30tft
of each year. E'Iacuation zones and routings shall be printed in each local newspaper.
This information shall be made reudily available to all hotel/motel guests.
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Collier County will develop and maintain AS! comprehensive public awareness program
':Iill be developed and.:. The program will be publicized prior to May 30th of each year.
Evacuation zones. public shelters and routings evacuation routes shall be printed in each
local newspaper. displayed on the Collier County Emergency Management website. and
the availability of this information will be discussed on local television newscasts. This
information shall also be made readily available to all hotel/motel guests.
Policy 12.1.2:
[No change to text, page 46]
Policy 12.1.3:
[Revised text, page 46]
The County shall continue to identify and maintain shelter space n~at @0m~1ies ',-:ita Red
en]:::; :;tan€lan.L for 15.000 clL90Q persons by +99& 2006 and 60,000 45.QOJ) by WOO,
2010. Shelter space capacity will be determined at the rate of 20 square feet per person
Policy 12.1.4:
[Revised text, page 46]
The County shall continue to maintain hurricane refuge requirements and standards fef
hurricane shelters for all new mobile home parks or rnobikJ1w..m; subdivisions. or
existing mobile home parks or mobil~ ho~ subdivisions in the process of expanding..
which are contain 26 units or larger in size more. Such mobile hL)me parks or mobile
home subdivisions shall be required to provide emergency shelter refuge space on-site.. or
to provide funding to enhance one or more existing public shelters off-site. The
BQuilding. which provides the on-site refuge space (if this option is chosen), will be of
such a size as to ~ provide refuge to park or subdivision residents at the rate of 20 5tt
square It feet per resident person. For the purposes of this policy. Resident size 'vVill be
estimated by averaging park population during the June November time frame. the size
of the on-site refuge structure shall be determined by estimating the park or subdivision
population during the June-November time frame. based upon methodologies utilized by
the Collier County Emergency Management Department. On site shelters shall be
elevated to a minimum height equal to or above the 'vvorst case Category 3 hurricane
flooding le';el utilizing the current National Oceanic and .^..tmospheric .^~dministration' s
storm surge model, known as Sea, Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes
(SLOSH).; The design and construction of the required shelters shall be guided by the
wind loads applied to buildings and structures designated as "essential facilities" in the
latest Standard Building Code, Table 1205. Shelters shall be constructed ','lith adequate
emergency electrical power and potable v;ater supplies; shall pro';ide adequate glass
protection by shutters or boards; and shall proyide for adequate ventilation, sanitary
facilities and first aid equipment. l\ telephone and battery operated telephone is also
required within the shelter.
Policy 12.1.5:
[New text, page 46]
On-site refuges within mobile home parks or mob1le.hc)Ine subdivisions shall be elevated
to a minimum height equal to or above the worst case Category 3 hurricane flooding
level. based upon the most current National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's
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storm surge model. known as Sea. Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH).
The wind load criteria for buildings and structures designated as "essential facilities" in
the latest Florida 8t~mdani Building Code. Tabl~ 1205; shall guide the design and
construction of the required refuges. Refuges shall be constructed with adeqtHtt2
emergency electrical power and potable water supplies; shall provide ade'1uate glass
protection by shutters or other approved material/device; and shall provide for ad2€1Elat~
ventilation. sanitary facilities and first aid equipment. A telephone. automatic external
defibrillator (AED) and battery-operated radio are also required within the shelter.
Policy ~ 12.1.6:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 46]
The Dtlirectors of the Transportation Planning and Emergency Management Departments
will review, at least annually, evacuation route road improvement needs to asffi:H'e ensure
that necessary improvements are incorporated reflected within the Capital Improvement
and Traffic Circulation Element projects, as indicated in Table 1 of the ,'\ppendix Table
A. the Five- Year Schedule of Capital Improvements. as contained within the Capital
Improvement Element of this Growth Management Plan.
Policy ~ 12.1.7:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 47]
The County shall update the hurricane evacuation portion of the Collier County
Peacetime Emergency Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan prior to June 1 sl of
each year by integrating all appropriate regional and State emergency plans in the
identification of emergency evacuation routes.
Policy ~ 12.1.8:
[Renumbered text, page 47]
Policy 12.1.812.1.9:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 47]
Collier County shall annually update its approved Hazard Mitigation Plan. formerly
known as the "Local Hazard Mitigation Strategy" through the identification of new or
ongoing local hazard mitigation projects and appropriate funding sources for such
projects.
Policy ~ 12.1.10:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 47]
Construct Aall new Public Safety facilities in Collier County will te be
floodt'lfoofearesistanl and designed to meet MG 155 mph wind load requirements and
choulti shall have provisions for back-up generator power.
Policy 12.1.10 12.1.11:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 47]
The County will continue to coordinate with Collier County Public Schools to ensure that
all new public schools outside of the Coastal High Hazard Area are te-be designed and
constructed to meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria. as contained in "State
Requirements for Educational Facilities" (-l-99+ 1999), Section 5.1(15).
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Policy 12.1.1112.1.12:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 47]
The County will continue to work with the Board of Regents, of the State University
System to ensure that all new facilities in the State University System that are located
outside of the Coastal High Hazard Area are te-be designed and constructed to meet the
Public Shelter Design Criteria. as contained in "State Requirements for Educational
Facilities" (-1-9911999), Section 5.4( 15) and the Florida Building Code.
Policy 12.1.12 12.1.13:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 47]
The County will continue to mitigate previously identified shelter deficiencies through
mitigation from Developments of Regional Impact, Emergency Management
Preparedness and Enhancement grants. Hazard Mitigation and & Pre-disaster Mitigation
Grant Programs funding. and from funds identified in the State's annual S~helter 9geficit
S~tudies.
Policv 12.1.14:
[New text, page 47]
Prior to adoption of the 2007 Annual Update and Inventory Report (A. U .I.R.). Collier
County shall evaluate whether to include hurricane shelters in the 5-year schedule of
Capital Improvements. as a Cate;or:i .'\ Pul=Jlie I'aeilitj',
Policy 12.1.13 12.1.15:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 47]
All new nursing homes and assisted living facilities that are licensed for more than 15
clients will have a core area to shelter residents and staff on site. The core area will be
constructed to meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria that is required for new public
schools and public community colleges and universities ("State Requirements for
Educational Facilities." 1999). Additionally this area shall be capable of suitable
ventilation or air conditioning provided by back -up generator for a period of no less than
48 hours.
Policy 12.1.14 12.1.16:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 47]
The County will consider establishing one ';Iay evacuation routes on County maintained
roads for storm events that have the potential for inundating low lying populated areas.
The County will coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation FDOT te
consider on its plans to one-wayiftg evacuation routes on State maintained roads that are
primary evacuation routes for vulnerable populations.
Policy 12.1.17
[New Text, pages 47]
Collier County is conducting a Hurricane Evacuation Study. If warranted by the results
of that study. further restriction0 on development InaYuillJk~~~~~~ill be
proposed.
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OBJECTIVE 12.2:
[Revised text, pages 47,48]
The County shall ensure that building and development activities are carried out in a
manner, which minimizes the danger to life and property from hurricanes. The public
sha-lllimit its expenditures involving beach and dune restoration and renourishment, road
repair publicly owned semvalls, docking and parking areas. .^..ll future unimproved
requests for development in the coastal high hazard areas will be denied.
rhe Count v shalI ensure tha~~!f1J(,ILll.!ili:.~U2!:illiliQg~!.~J2.!:I!211cl v funded d_~)[llen[
activities are carried out in a rnanl}er that demonstrates_ beSlQIactice to minimize the loss
of life. orooertv. and re-buildinS! costJrorn the affects from JllllTicanes. flooding. natural
and technological_ disaster events: Best oracti(:e eff()rts lnay_ include. ~ut are not limited
to:_
a. Cqnstruction above the flood plain.
b. maintaining a orotective zone tor wildfire mg~n;
Co installation of on-site oennane!:!L.-~erators or telTlooraruenerator elnen~enc-y
QJ~..tiillLQillnt~
d. ~~~l!!l~oratlOn. re-noLlnshment~em~rgencLorotec_tiv~ actIOlls .tQ
!l~~JQ~s of sti~n!!:~:~J!:QI!!llili1_~_~~~m?;
c. ~~~road reoairs;
f. reoair and or rE:Qlacernent _of Dllbl!clyO\yn~d doc~jng facilitl(~s. J2ii!'kin,[ilreas-, and
~_~_<ill~~1_(:.
Policy 12.2.1:
[Revised text, page 48]
The Hazard Mitigation section .\nnex of the Collier County peacetime Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan fFBPf (CEMP) shall continue to be reviewed and updated
every three W four ill years beginning in -l-9&& 2005 Tke Diredor;l1all abJ ifi€OrpOrarc
hazarA miti.:;ati[Hl r~flort.; from other a':;€fifie; ifito tt:€ ~tle Peacetime Emergency Plan.
This periodic update of the CEMP shall include a review and update (as may be
necessary) of the County's hurricane evacuation and sheltering procedures.
Policy 12.2.2:
[Revised text, page 48]
Within the coastal high hazard area, !+he calculated needs for public facilities.......jlli
represented in the Annual Update and Inventory Report (AU .l.R.) and Five- Year
Schedule of Capital Improvements, will be based on the County's adopted level of
service standards and projections of future growth allowed by the projections within the
coastal high hazard area. The Future Land Use Element.:. limits new residential
deyelopment, (thus obligation to infrastructure expenditures) to u maximum of four
d',velling units per gross acre. within the coastal high hazard area. In addition, existing
zoning not vested shall be rc evaluated within three years and may change to a density
level consistent v/ith the Future Land Use Element.
Policy 12.2.3:
[No change to text, page 48]
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Policy 12.2.4:
[Revised text, page 48]
The County shall maintain requirements for structural wind resistance as stated in the
2001latestapproved edition of the Southern FlOtIlla Standard Building Code.
Policy 12.2.5:
[Revised text, page 48]
The County shall consider the Ceo as tal Haigh Haazard Aft-rea as that a geographic~L area
lying within the Category 1 sJorm slIr~t; i','a~"tlatilm zone as Q!'~sentl v defined in the 200 1
Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council~ Hurricane Evacuation Study.. 9.1
slIbseuuent1.y authorIzed slorm sur~e Qr._e-,acllatH)nJ.:llan!lin~ stll(i1e~ coordmaled bv the
Collier COllill.b Emerg~ncv .~t\lanagement.J2~p<trtI!le[lt.....i.lmLiU?P'!gy_ed bYJh~~13_Q<tr~L_oJ'
Calmly" Commissioners, Lflcbte.
Policy 12.2.6:
[No change to text, page 48]
Policy 12.2.7:
[Revised text, page 48]
The County shall continue to assess all unimpro';ed undeveloped property within the
coastal high hazard area and make recommendations on appropriate land use.
Policy 12.2.8:
[No change to text, page 48]
OBJECTIVE 12.3:
[No change to text, page 48]
Policy 12.3.1:
[No change to text, page 48]
Policy 12.3.2:
[No change to text, pages 48, 49]
Policy 12.3.3:
[Revised text, page 49]
The Recovery Task Force recovery task force shall include local law enforcement
authorities the Sheriff of Collier County, the Community Development and
Environmental Services Division Administrator, the Comprehensive Planning afH:i
Director. the Zoning and Land Development Review Director, the Emergency
Management Director and other members as directed by the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC). The Board BGG should also 11}~I!'<::')!lC:!.lli.I~ R[epresentatives from
municipalities within Collier County that have received rccei';ing damage from the storm
should also be to become members of the Rrecovery Itask Eforce.
Policy 12.3.4:
[Revised text, page 49]
The reco'lery task force shall reYlC'.v and decide upon emergency building permits,
coordinate v..ith State and Federal officials to prepare disaster assistance applications,
analyze and rccommefld to tho County Commission hazard mitigation options including
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reconstruction or relocation of damaged public facilities, recommend amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan, Peacetime Emergency Plan and other appropriate policies and
procedures.
The Collier County Recovery Task Force shall have the following responsibilities ~
be identified in the Code of Laws and Ordinances.
I. Ser'.'e as afi aa':is0ry €0Humttee t€l the C€llffitj' ~,lanag:~H' tel f€ne\',' all fllafil9.ifi;
a:;::0eiatea v:ith the IT€w:er:,' afiG ree019.:ltniet10Il flf0ee:::; as ae:~eri0ea ifi the C011ier
C0llfit:,' OJm.flrehefi.j':e Em.er~efiej' Resfl0fise Plan afia ass0eiated fllafi:; aealifi; .,,:ith
imfllel9."~efitati0fi 0f fl0::t ai.~a::ter morat0ria afit:l tJttilt:! ba€d~ fl01ieies.
,)
Sel":e as Hw fl0St aisaster ad':isor)' €€lmm.ittee to aehise the C0l'1fit)' mtlfia;er afia
E€larEl 0f COMfit)' C019.1I9.1fssiofiers Ofi re€€lmmefiaea regel', erj' flri0rit:,' afia ;elals afia to
e00faifiate afia flrioritize the ree0":er:,' afid reecm:;trl'1etion flr0ees,; ';:ith the
eOfi:~truetion inalLtr\'.
3. Ifiitiate reeOn~l9."lefi8ati0fis for the ~maetHlefit. refleal 01' e:~tefislOfi 0f emgr;efi.D
0rt:limmee:: afiEl reS€llMti0fi:; for eC)fisit:lerati0fi.
1. Ree0mmefia the imfl0sition 01' afi:,' bMiJaifi; ffl0ratoria that ma:,' ~e ';;arrafitg8 a:; a
resl'1lt elf thg di:;a::ter.
5. Re':ie':; the natme 15f aama;es. itkfitif:,' !.m8 e';aluate aHerfiate flr0;rarn 15~ieeti', es for
repairs afia ree0fistmeti0fi. afid fufl9.1ulate ree0mmefiaati0fi:: to ;uide e0m.mMfiity
n:€0','ery.
~. De':el0fl :Jrate;y [UHf eotlrt:lifiate lfllplerRefitatiofi 1'01' teHlfl0rarj' h0u:;in:.:: effort:: it
ree0m.m.2fided b:, the U.S. Deflartm.efit 01' Il0m.ehtfid SeeMfitj' Federal Et11er:::efie',:
P.1ana:::el9."lent "'\:.::efic';.,
Policy 12.3.5:
[No change to text, page 49]
Policy 12.3.6:
[No change to text, page 49]
Policy 12.3.7:
[Revised text, page 49]
The County shall has developllih aft4 adopted and maintains a Post-disaster Recovery,
Reconstruction and Mitigation Ordinance prior to May 30, 1997, te for the purpose of
evaluateing options for damaged public facilities including abandonment (demolition),
repair in place, relocations, and reconstruction with structural modifications. +ffis.
proccss shall The process described within the Ordinance consider~ these options in light
of factors such as cost to construct, cost to maintain, recurring damage, impacts on land
use, impacts on the environment and public safety.
Policy 12.3.8:
[No change to text, page 49]
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3-23-06
OBJECTIVE 12.4:
[Revised text, page 49]
The County shall make every reasonable effort to meet the emergency preparedness
requirements of people with special needs such as the elderly, handicapped, the infirmed
and those requiring transportation from a threatened area. In the event of a countywide
emergency. such as a hurricane or other large-scale disaster. the County Emergency
Management Department shall open and operate one or more refuges for persons listed
on the County's Special Needs Registry and their caregivers. Medical and support
equipment at such refuges will include. but not necessarily be limited to. respirators.
oxygen tanks. first aid equipment. disaster cots and blankets. and defibrillators.
Policy 12.4.1: [No change to text, page 49]
Policy 12.4.2: [No change to text, page 50]
Policy 12.4.3: [No change to text, page 50]
GOAL 13 [No change to text, page 51]
OBJECTIVE 13.1: [No change to text, page 51]
Policy 13.1.1: [No change to text, page 51]
Policy 13.1.2: [No change to text, page 51]
Policy 13.1.3: [Revised text, page 51]
Prior to adopting any new regulations to implement this Element. the following
guidelines shall be met:
a. It The regulation fulfills an important need that is not presently adequately met
addressed by existing Regional, State, or Federal regulation~.
b. The regulation can be effectively and efficiently administered by existing County
staff or by an authorized increases to expansion of County staff.
c. The cost to the County of implementing the regulation shall haye has been
identified and considered.
EAR-CCME ccpe Final 3-23-06 G, Comp, EAR Amendment Modifications, CCPC Final
dw3-23-06
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Intergovernmental Coordination Element
3-23.06
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As of January 2005. there are three (3) muni(jpalities within Collier County. These are:
. Cit:,' 01' E':erglades (Everglades City~
. City of Marco Island
. City of Naples
Also as of January 2005. Collier County ..;hared bo'..rders with the following iurisdictions:
. City of Bonita Springs (in Lee County)
. Lee County
. Hendry County
. Broward County
. Miami-Dade County
. Monroe County
In addition to Federal and State agencies. [he following gpvernmental entities have iurisdiction
over all. or portions. of Collier County.
The District School Board of Collier County
Seminole Tribe of Florida
Collier County Water-Sewer District
Immokalee Water and Sewer District
Florida Governmental Utility Authority
Port of The Islands Community Improvement District
Collier County Sheriff's Office
Big Corkscrew Fire and Rescue District
East Naples Fire Cqntrol and Rescue District C)ef:lnrtmefit
Golden Gate Fire and Rescue District
Immokalee Fire Control District
Isles of Capri Fire and Rescue District
North Naples Fire Control District
Ochopee Fire Control District
South Florida Water Management District/Big Cypress Basin Board
Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
Cow Slough Water Control District
Collier Soil and Water Conservation District
Naples/Collier. County Metropolitan Planning Organization
Various Community Development Districts
Various Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTIll
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Future Land Use Element
3-24-06
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Goal, Ohjedives and Policies
Future Land Use Element (FLUE)
GOAL:
[No change to text, page 11]
OBJECTIVE 1:
[No change to text, page 11]
Policy 1.1:
[Revised text, page 11]
A. URBAN - MIXED USE DISTRICT
1. Urban Residential Subdistrict
2. Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict
3. Urban Coastal Fringe Subdistrict
4. Business Park Subdistrict
5. Office and Infill Commercial Subdistrict
6. PUD Neighborhood Village Center Subdistrict
7. Residential Mixed Use Neighborhood Subdistrict
8. Orange Blossom Mixed-Use Subdistrict
9. Goodlette!Pinc Ridge Commercial Infill Subdistrict
W9. Vanderbilt Beach/Collier Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict
++10. Henderson Creek Mixed-Use Subdistrict
Hll. Research and Technology Park Subdistrict
H12. Buckley Mixed-Use Subdistrict
-l4U. Commercial Mixed Use Subdistrict
~14. Davis Boulevard/County Barn Road Mixed-Use Subdistrict
15. LivingstonlRadio Road Commercial Infill Subdistrict
16. Vanderbilt Beach Road Neighborhood Commercial Subdistrict
B. URBAN - COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
1. Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict
2. Interchange Activity Center Subdistrict
3. LivingstonlPine Ridge Commercial Infill Subdistrict
4. Business Park Subdistrict
5. Research and Technology Park Subdistrict
6. Livingston Road/Eatonwood Lane Commercial Infill Subdistrict
7. Livingston Road Commercial Infill Subdistrict
8. Commercial Mixed Use Subdistrict
9. LiyingstonJRadio Road Commercial Infill Sl.:lbdistrict
W2.. Livingston Road/Veterans Memorial Boulevard Commercial Infill
Subdistrict
11. Vanderbilt .Beach Road Neighborhood Commercial Subdistrict
10. GoodlettelPine Ridge Commercial Infill Subdistrict
Policy 1.2:
[No change to text, page 12]
Policy 1.3:
[No change to text, page 12]
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Policy 1.4:
[No change to text, page 12]
Policy 1.5:
[No change to text, page 12]
OBJECTIVE 2:
[No change to text, page 12]
Policy 2.1:
[No change to text, page 12]
Policy 2.2:
[No change to text, page 12]
Policy 2.3:
[No change to text, page 12.1]
Policy 2.4:
[Revised text, page 12.1]
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Deyelopments within the South U.S. TCK^.. that obtain an exception from cORclirrency
requirements for transportation, pursuant to the certification process described in
Transportation Element, Policy 5.6, afld that inchlde affordable housing (as per Section
2.7.7 of the Collier County Lafld Deyelopment Code, as amended) as part of their plan of
deyelopment shall not be subject to the Traffic Congestion Deasity Reduction as
cofltained in the Density Rating System of this Element.
De'lelopments v/ithiR the Northwest afld East Central TC~V\:s that meet the req\:lirements
of FLUE Polieies 6.1 throligh 6.5, and Transportation Policies 5.7 and 5.8, and that
include affordable hOlising (as per Section 2.7.7 of the Collier County Land Development
Code, as amended) as part of their plan of deyelopment shall not be subject to the Traffic
Congestion Density Reduction, as contained in the Density Rating System of this
Element.
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Policy 2.5:
[No change to text, page 12.1]
Policv 2.6
[New textl
Traffic imoacts generated bv new develooment are regulated throue:h the imolementation
of a 'checkbook' transportation concurrency manae:ement system. .w!J.ich incoIQorates
two Transoortation Concurrency Management Areas CrCMAs) and a TransOOl.tation
Concurrency Bxceotion Area (TCBA )..New develomnents within the TCMAs and the
LeBA that commit to certain idcntifi~d traffif' m~Uli1~ment strat.~ies ma'y~~~
TCMAsl tJle traffic imoact mitie:a~ion mea.?l}reS that would otherwise be '!QIJlied to such
clcvelopm~t:!!~
OBJECTIVE 3:
[Revised text, page 13]
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Land Development Regulations have been adopted to implement this Growth
Management Plan pursuant to Chapter 163.3202, Florida Statutes (F.S.}, in order to
ensure protection of natural and historic resources, ensure the availability of land for
utility facilities, promote compatible land uses within the airport noise zone, im[ll€mefit
tHe Cmmtj" s trafis[l0ftatiem €0l'l€Mrfel'l€)' mana;;€m€fit s:,'stem. and to provide for
management of growth in an efficient and effective manner.
Policy 3.1:
[Revised text, pages 13, 14]
Land Development Regulations have been adopted into the Collier County Land
Development Code (LDC) that contain provisions to implement the Growth Management
Plan through the development review process", aft4 These include the following
prOVISIOns:
a. The LDC contains Collier County Subdivision Code shall provide for procedures
and standards for the orderly development and subdivision of real estate in order
to ensure proper legal description, identification, documentation and recording of
real estate boundaries and adequate infrastructure for development.
b. The LDC contains provisions that PQrotect environmentally sensitive lands and
provide for the retention of open space. This shall be has been accomplished~
through the implementation of various zoning districts and zoning overlays that
restrict higher intensity land uses in the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District through
yarious LlHld Use Designations that restrict higher illteRsity land uses and. which
require specific land development standards for the remaining allowable land
uses;. aft4 through the adoption of permanent Natural Resource Protection Area
iNRP A} Overlays;. aft4 integration of State of Florida Big Cypress Area of Critical
State Concern regulations into the Collier County Laad De'/elopment Code LDC,
and.. in part.. through implementation of the Rural Lands Stewardship Overlay.
This sftaH has also been accomplished through the implementation of regulations
such as minimum open space requirements. aft4 native vegetation preservation
requirements, and/or through the creation of incentives that encourage the use of
creative land use planning techniques and innovative approaches to development
in the County's Agricultural/Rural Designated Area.
c. Drainage and stormwater management practices shall be regulated governed by
the implementation of the South Florida Water Management District Surface
Water Management regulations.
d. Identified potable water wellfields are depicted on the Future Land Use Map
Series as wellhead protection areas. Policy 3.1.1 of the Conservation and Coastal
Management Element specifies prohibitions and restrictions on land use in order
to protect these identified wellfields.
e. Signage regulations in the LDC Regulate signage through the Sign Ordinance,
'.'Ihich shall provide for include frontage requirements for signs, require shared
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signs for smaller properties, contain definitions.. and establishment of include an
amortization schedule for non-conforming signs.
f. The safe and convenient flow of on-site traffic flew. as well as the design of
vehicle parking areas needs shall be are addressed through the site design
standards as well as and site development plan requirements of the LDC. which
include: access requirements from roadways, parking lot design and orientation,
lighting, building design and materials, and landscaping and buffering criteria.
;... Traffie im~aet~; ;efierat@8 S'; He';; 8€';e10~m.efit are re;ldat€8 tkr0U;ft tke
im.f11em.eAtati0fi 0f a 'eke€U~€l0k' trafis~€lrtati0fi e€lH@Mrr€fiey m.afia;€m.efit system.,
';;kiek ifie0ffJ€)rates t';;€) Tnm~;~€lrtati0fi CemeMrrefi€j' Hafia;em.efit .'\.n~as
(TC~, 1. \.:) ami n Traw:f10rtatic]M C0n€tlrreftey E:leefltiofi ,\.rea (TCE.A.). PIe':;
€ie';elofJfi12fiC ':,'itftifi the TC~.f.\.; and the TCE.'. that €0fi1mit to eertaifi idefitifie8
trame mafia;em.@fit strate;ies €H!lfi redtl€e (the TCM,A.s) €lr e0m.f11etelj' elimifiate
(TCLA,) the tfaffie imflaet fi1iti;ati€lfi measures tkat v;0ldd 0tfter?'ise S€ a~flli€d to
SlIeft 8eYeI0~m.efits.
~. The LDC ~nsure~ the availability of suitable land for utility facilities. and other
essential services necessary to support proposed development.. by providing feHt
Public Use Zoning District for the location of public facilities and other essential
services in the Public Use Zoning District. and in other zoning districts via the
Essential Services regulations.
m. The LDC provides for the protection of historically significant properties shall be
accomplished, in part, through regulations that: provide for the adoption of the
Historic'!,\rchaeological Preservation Regulations V/hich include the creation of an
Historic/Archaeological Preservation Board; provides for the identification of
mapped areas of Hhistoric/A.wchaeological probability; requires completion of a
survey and assessment of discovered sites; and.. provides a process for designation
of sites, structures, buildings and properties as historically and/or archaeologically
significant.
n. The mitigation of incompatible land uses within the area designated as the Naples
LA..irport Noise Zone Airport Noise Area on the Future Land Use Map shall be
accomplished through~ implementation of regulations whieh that require sound-
proofing for all new residential structures built within the 65 LDN Contour as
identified on the Future Land Use Map; recording of the legal descriptions of the
noise contours boundary in the property records of the County~ and.. through an
the inter-local agreement with the Naples Airport Authority that requires toe the
County to notify the Naples LA..irport Authority of all development proposals
located within 20,000 feet of the airport whieh that exceed height standards
established by the Federal Aviation Administration.
~. Collier County shall not Ne issue development orders shall be issued which that
are inconsistent with the provisions of this Growth Management Plan. Some
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projects and properties may be-iIiconsistent with densities and land use intensities
established in the Future Land Use Designation Description Section of this
Element, but these projects and properties are have been found to be consistent
with this Plaft Element via consistency with one or more of Policies 5.9 through
5.13.
Policy 3.2:
[Revised text, page 14]
The Land Development Regulations have been codified into a single unified Land
Development Code (Ordinance 91 102 04-41. as amended). The development review
process has been evaluated and improved to focus on efficiency and effectiveness
through unification of all review staff into a single organizational unit and through
streamlining procedures of the review process.
OBJECTIVE 4:
[No change to text, page 14]
Policy 4.1:
[Revised text, page 14]
A detailed Master Plan for the Golden Gate Estates Area has been developed and was
incorporated into this Growth Management Plan in February 1991. Subsequent major
revisions were adopted in 1997 following the 1996 Evaluation and Appraisal Report. and
in 2002 and 2004 principally based upon recommendations of the Golden Gate Area
Master Plan Restudy Committee. The Golden Gate Area Master Plan encompasses
Golden Gate Estates subdivision. Golden Gate City. and the Rural Settlement Area
formerly known as North Golden Gate. The Master Plan addresses Nn.atural Rresources,
Ffuture :bland U!!se, preservation of the Estates' rural character. Water Management,
transportation improvements. other PQublic Ffacilities.. and the provision of emergency
services other considerations.
Policy 4.2:
[Revised text, page 15]
A detailed Master Plan for the Immokalee Urban designated area has been developed and
was incorporated into this Growth Management Plan in February, 1991. Major revisions
were adopted in 1997 following the 1996 Evaluation and Appraisal Report. The
Immokalee Area Master Plan addresses Natural Resources conservation, Ffuture :bland
U!!se, population. recreation. transportation Public Facilities, Hhousing, Urban Design,
and the local economy Land Development Regulations and other considerations. Major
purposes of the Master Plan shall be are coordination of land use~ and transportation
planning, redevelopment or renewal of blighted areas.. and elimination of land uses
inconsistent 'lIith the community's character the promotion of economic development.
Policy 4.3:
[Revised text, page 15]
A detailed Master Plan for Marco Island has been developed and was incorporated into
this Growth Management Plan in January 1997. The Marco Island Master Plan
addresseQ5 PQopulation, PQublic Ffacilities, Ffuture :bland U!!se. Ugrban 9Qesign, :bland
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9Qevelopment &:regulations.. and other considerations. However. all . lands that were
encompassed by the Master Plan are now within the City of Marco Island and are subiect
to its comprehensive plan and land development regulations. Accordingly. the Marco
Island Master Plan has been deleted from the Collier County Growth Management Plan.
Policy 4.4:
[Revised text, page 15]
Corridor Management Plans have been developed by Collier County in conjunction with
the City of Naples. These Plans identify appropriate urban design objectives and
recommend Land Development Regulations and Capital Improvements to accomplish
those objectives. Plans have been completed for the follovt'ing road corridors: Goodlette-
Frank Road south of Pine Ridge Road, and for Golden Gate Parkway from US 41 to
Santa Barbara Boulevard. The Corridor Management (zoning) Overlay has been adopted
into the LDe; it imposes additional development standards and limitations upon
properties located along these two road segments. Future Corridor Management Plans
may be prepared iointly with the Citv of Naples as directed by the Board of County
Commissioners. The geaJ.s. obiectives for each Corridor Management Plan will be
established prior to the development of the Plan. Corridors that may be considered
jointly with the City of Naples include:
a. Pine Ridge Road from US 41 to Goodlette-Frank Road;
b. Davis Boulevard from US 41 to Airport-Pulling Road;
c. US 41 from Creech Road to Pine Ridge Road; and
d. US 41 from Davis Boulevard to Airport-Pulling Road.
Policy 4.5: [Revised text, page 15]
An Industrial Land Use Study has been developed and a summary of the Study has been
incorporated into the support document of this Growth Management Plan. The ~5tudy
includes a detailed inventory of industrial uses, projections of demand for industrial land,
and recommendations for future land use allocations and locational criteria. gpoo
Subsequent to completion of the Economic Plaft Element of this Growth Management
Plan. adopted in December 2003. staff shall prepare an update to the Industrial Land Use
Study a study 'lIill be undertaken to identify the need for additional Industrially
designated land v;ithin the Coastal Urban ,^..rea.
Policy 4.6:
[Revised text, pages 15, 16]
Access Management Plan proVISIOns have been developed for Mixed Use and
Interchange Activity Centers designated on the Future Land Use Map have been
developed and these provisions have been incorporated into the Collier County Land
Development Code. The intent of the Access Management Plan provisions is defined by
the following guidelines and principles:
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a. The number of ingress and egress points shall be minimized and in;;f€8s afia
~ shall be combined ifit0 single a€€€ss floifitS ,!nd at signalized l€leati0fi~ to
the maximum extent possible.
b. Spacing of access points shall meet, to the maximum extent possible, the
standards set forth in the Collier County Access Control Policy (Resolution #01-
247, adopted June 26.2001).
c. Access points and turning movements shall be located and designed to minimize
interference with the operation of existing and olanned interchanges and
intersections.
d. Developers of blots, parcels. and subdivisions, ';;hicb. are created, shall be
encouraged to dedicate cross-access easements, rights-of-way, and limited access
easements, as necessary and appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with that
the above-mentioned standards (a. - c.) are complied with.
Policy 4.7:
[Revised text, page 16]
The Board of County Commissioners may consider whether to adopt &redevelopment
p.l2.lans for existing commercial and residential areas may be considered by the Board of
COImty Commissioners. +hese Such plans may consider include alternative land use~
f*aBs. modifications to development standards, and incentives that may be necessary to
encourage redevelopment. The Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Plan was
adopted by the Board on March 14. 2000; it encompasses the Bayshore Drive corridor
and the triangle area formed by US 41 East. Davis Boulevard and Airport-Pulling Road.
For properties that hU'le been reviewed under the Zoning Reevah:lation Program, changes
to the deBsity and intensity of use permitted may be considered, in order to oncourage
redevelopm.ent in these areas. Some of the Other specific areas that may be considered
by the Board of County Commissioners for redevelopment include.. but are not
necessarily limited to:
a. Pine Ridge Road, between U.S, 41 North and Goodlette-Frank Road;
b. Bayshore Driye between U.S. ~ 1 East and Thomasson Drive;
c. U.S. 41 East betweea Davis Boulevard and .^..irport Pulling Road;
d. Davis BOI:1levard between U.S. ~ 1 East and .^..irport Pulling Road;
e12. u.s. 41 North in Naples Park; and.
f. c.R. 951 bet'.veen Groen Bouleyard and Golden Gate Parkway; and
gf. Bonita Beach Road between Vanderbilt Drive and the west end of Little Hickory
Shores #1 Subdivision.
Policy 4.8:
[Revised text, page 16]
EfiHH:lrage re€0;;filt10fi 01' ia€fitifiaBle e0lHummItles ':.'itkifi C@llier CeHmty. C0ufit)'
flresefitati0fi 01' ee0fi0mie afia aeIl=l0;;raflh:e €lata skull be 13a,;ea 0fi tke t';:el':e Plafifiifig:.
C€lfi1l=l1Mfiities ene0fflflassin; tke unifie€lrfloratea are[: 0f Collier C0tmtj'. afia eOfflm0fil)'
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r00€JgJiiz€€l Reig;R8€JfR€l€J€lS. .'\ls0. mMaintain and update, on an annual basis, the
following demographic and land use information: existing permanent population, existing
seasonal population, projected population, existing dwelling units, and projected dwelling
units. Included with this database shall be a forecast of the geographic distribution of
anticipated growth.
Population estimates and projections shall be based upon the most recent population
bulletin from the University of Florida's Bureau of Economic and Business Research
(BEBR), except where decennial census estimates are available. For the five years of the
annually updated Capital Improvement Plan (thn'J'..t:::h tefi ::ears for l'lf1ta810 ',':ater ~tfi€l
~;afiitary :;0'::0r fa0ilitie ), on a continuously rolling basis, weillhted population projections
shall be calculated for alLQublic facilities exc~tJ2Qlable \\later and sanitary sewer using
BEBR's high range growth rate; thereafter, projections shall be calculated based upon
95% of the BEBR high range growth rate. For ootable water and ~anitarY sewer
facilities. the Deak DODulation shalJ be calulated. based ~on tl}e BEBR high range growth
rate oODulation oroiections through the first ten vears. on a continuously rolliQg basis:
thereafter. oroiections shall be calculated based uQQn th~rage of the mediL[m and high
range growth rate DooulationjJlgje<;tions,
Policy 4.9:
[Revised text, page 16]
Prepare Pursuant to the Final Order (AC-99-002) issued by the Administration
Commission on June 22. 1999, a Rural and Agricultural Area Assessment was prepared
between 1999 and 2002. , or any phase thereof, aad adopt plan amendments necessary to
implement the Based upon the findings and results of the Assessment, amendments to
this comprehensive plan were adopted in 2002. including establishment of the Rural
Fringe Mixed Use District and Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay. or any phase
thereof, pursuant to the Final Order (.:\C 99 002) issued by the L'\dministration
Commission on June 22, 1999. The geographic scope of the assessment area, public
participation procedures, interim development provisions, and the designation of Natural
Resource Protection L'\reas on the Future Land Use Map are described is detail in the
L'\griculturul/Rural Designation Description Section.
Policy 4.10:
[Revised text, page 17]
Public participation and input was shall be a primary feature and goal of the Rural and
Agricultural Assessment. planning and assessment effort. Representatives of state and
regional agencies shall be inyited to participated in. and assisted in.. the aAssessment.
The County shall eflsure During the three-year Assessment and subsequent
comprehensive plan amendment process. community input through each phase of the
L'\ssessment which may include was provided through workshops, public meetings,
appointed committees, technical working groups, and established advisory boards
including the Environmental Advisory Council Committee and the Collier County
Planning Commission in each phase of the L'\ssessmcnt.
OBJECTIVE 5:
[No change to text, page 17]
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Policy 5.1:
[Revised text, page 17]
i\ll rezonin2:s must be consistent with this Growth Management Plan. Property zoned
prior to adoption of the Plan (January 10, 1989) and found to be consistent through the
Zoning Re evalliation Program 8:fe consistent ','lith the Grov/th Management Plan and
desigaated on the F1.itme Land Use Map series as Properties Consistent by Policy. For
properties that are zoned inconsistent with the Future Land Use Designation Description
Section but have nonetheless been determined to be consistent with the Future Land Use
Element. as provided for in Policies 5.9 through 5.14. the following provisions apply:
a. For such commercially-zoned properties. ~~oning changes will be allowed
permitted to these properties, and to other properties deemed coasistent with this
Future Land Use Element via Policies 5.9 through 5.12, provided the new zoning
district is the same or a lower intensity commercial zoning district as the existing
zoning district. and provided the amount overall intensity of commercial land use
allowed by the existing zoning district. except as allowed by Policy 5.11. is not
exceeded in the new zoning district., The foregoing notwithstanding. such
commercial properties may be approved for the addition of residential uses. in
accordance with the Commercial Mixed Use Subdistrict. though an increase in
overall intensity may result. A zoning change of such commercial-zoned
properties to a residential zoning district is allowed as provided for in the Density
Rating System of this Future Land Use Element.
b. For such industrially-zoned properties. zoning changes will be allowed provided
the new zoning district is the same or a lower intensity industrial. or commercial.
zoning district as the existing zoning district. and provided the overall intensity of
industrial land use allowed by the existing zoning district is not exceeded in the
new zoning district. ,
c. For such residentially-zoned properties. zoning changes will be allowed provided
the authorized permitted number of dwelling units, in the new zoning district does
not exceed that authorized by the existing zoning district. and provided the overall
intensity of development allowed by the new zoning district does not exceed that
allowed by the existing zoning district. , except as allovled by Policy 5.11, are not
increased. However, for these properties appro'led for commercial and residential
uses, an increase in the number of dwelling units may be permitted if
accompanied by a reduction in commercial area such that the overall intensity of
development allo'lled by the ne':l zoning district is not increased. Further, though
an increase in overall intensity may result, for these properties approved for
cOlllIIlercial uses, residential units may be added as pro'/ided for in the
Commerdal Mixed Use Subdistrict.
d. For property deemed to be consistent with this Element pursuant to one or more
of policies 5.9 through 5.14. said property may be combined and developed with
other property. whether such other property is deemed consistent via those same
policies or is deemed consistent with the Future Land Use Designation
Description Section. For residential and nl~xed use developments only. the
accumulated density between these properties may be distributed throughout the
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proiect. as provided for in the Density Rating System ()rJhe_<='Ornrn~rci(lI~_d
Use Subdistrict. as aJ2Plica!21<:.:.
e. Overall intensity of development shall be determined based upon a comparison of
public facility impacts. ew;iwfimefital impaets. afi€1 eomp8.tiElilitj' e0M.si€1eratiofis
as allowed by the existing zoning district and the proposed zoning district.
Policy 5.2:
[Revised text, page 17]
All applications and petitions for proposed development shall be consistent with this
Growth Mana2:ement Plan. as determined by reviev:ea for e0M.:;istefiey '::ith the
COM.lpreh0fi:;iY0 this Gn"J';:th Mafia;em0fit Phm~ afi€1 th0.;e f€nm€1 to EJ0 ifieofij:;tmt ',Yith
the 111t Plafi Elj' the Board of County Commissioners :;liall fiot ~0 aflflf0ye€1 flermitte€L
Policy 5.3:
[No change to text, page 17]
Policy 5.4:
[Revised text, page 17]
New developments shall be compatible with, and complementary to, the surrounding land
uses, '::here the !afiallse aflflr0':al flH'lee,;S to i.Hltlicmze :;lIeh fie',': €10':el0flmefit. as set forth
in subject to meeting the compatibility criteria of the Land Development Code
(Ordinance 91 10204-41, adopted June 22. 2004 and October 30, 1991 effective October
18.2004, as amended), ifielu€k; €0H1fHltibility eriteriu.
Policy 5.5:
[Revised text, page 18]
Encourage the use of land presently designated for urban intensity uses before
designating other areas for urban intensity uses. This shall occur by planning for the
expansion of County owned and operated public facilities and services to existing lands
designated for urban intensity uses, the Rural Settlement District (Orangetree PUD
formerly known as North Golden Gate), and the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District.. before
servIcmg new areas.
Policy 5.6:
[No change to text, page 18]
Policy 5.7:
[Revised text, page 18]
Encoura:.:c rcco:.:nition of idcntifiable commumtics within thc urbanizcd arcus of western
Collicr County. Prcsentation of cconomic and dcmo2:raohic data shall be based on
Pbnnin~ Commanitic:; ;md common!}'r~zed ncifhJ29rhoods,
lfi the UrEJafi, .^..:rieedturaI/RumL and C0fi.:el",'aliun De.] :::fiatlofi", ,,:ithifi all Distriets afi€1
Sul3€1istriet:; that a1l0?, .;ifi.:1e family re;i€1efitial €Ie':eI0fHMeRt. a :::~est h0yse I:; allw:,'ed as
afi aeee:;:;0r:. tLe ifi ul'e0r€liHlee v:ith Seeti0fi 5.03.03 0f the Lafia D0':el€lf1mefit Code
(Or€1ifiafice rJ0, 0111. ad0l'ltea June :22. :2001 an€1 effeeti':e 00t0b0r 18. :2001), as
amefiae€L eJ~e0f1t that the ~:tiest house may Ele lea:;ea Of refite€t "^.dditiofi!dly. the flrifieiflal
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a\':ellifi; Hi a:,' ~e leasea or reHtea a:; '::ell. .A~ g;llest .R011Se s.Rall fi@t Be 0€lfisiaere€f a
€f'::@lliHg: llftit f€lf f1111'p€ls@s €If ealelllatifig: allw::aElle €fefisitj'.
Policy 5.8:
[Revised text, page 18]
Group Housing, which may include the following: Family Care Facility, Group Care
Facility, Care Units, Assisted Living Facility, and Nursing Homes, shall be allowed
permitted within the Urban l}Qesignated Af!rea. and may be allowed in other future land
use designations. subject to the definitions and regulations as outlined in the Collier
County Land Development Code (Ordinance 04-41 91 102, adopted June 22. 2004 and
effective October 18. 2004 30, 1991) and consistent with the locational requirements in
Florida Statutes (Chapter 419.001 F.S.). Family Care Facilities, which are residential
facilities occupied by not more than six (6) persons, shall be permitted in residential
areas.
Policy 5.9:
[Revised text, page 18]
Former Policy 3.1k. of the Future Land Use Element provided for the establishment of a
Zoning Reevaluation Program to evaluate properties whose zoning did not conform with
the Future Land Use Designation Description Section of the Future Land Use Element.
This Program was implemented through the Zoning Reevaluation Ordinance No. 90-23.
Where such properties were determined. through implementation of that Ordinance. to be
"improved property". as defined in that Ordinance. the zoning on said properties
Properties which do not conform to the Future Land Use Element but are improved, as
determined through the Zoning Re evaluation Program described in former Policy 3.1K
aBd implemented throl:lgh the Zoning Reeyaluation Ordinance No. 9023. shall be
deemed consistent with the Future Land Use Element and those properties have been
identified on the Future Land Use Map Series as Properties Consistent by Policy.
Policy 5.10:
[Revised text, page 18]
The zoning on P]2ropertyies for which an exemptions has been granted based on vested
rights, dedications, or compatibility determinations, and the zoning on propertyies for
which a compatibility exceptions ft.a\.<e has been granted, both as provided for in the
Zoning Re-evaluation Program established pursuant to former Policy 3.1K and
implemented through the Zoning Reevaluation Ordinance No. 90-23, and as identified on
the Future Land Use Map series as Properties Consistent by Policy, shall be considered
consistent with the Future Land Use Element. Such property These properties shall be
considered consistent with the Future Land Use Element only to the extent of the
exemption or exception granted and in accordance with all other limitations and timelines
that are provided for in the Zoning Re-evaluation Program. Nothing contained in this
policy shall exempt any development from having to comply with any provision of the
Growth Management Plan other than the zoning reevaluation program. Additionally. the
Copeland. Plantation Island and Chokoloskee Urban areas were exempted from the
Zoning Re-evaluation Ordinance. Existing zoning on properties within these
communities shall also be considered consistent with the Future Land Use Element.
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Policy 5.11:
[Revised text, page 19]
Properties whose zoning has been determined to comply with the former Commercial
under Criteria provision of the Future Land Use Element shall be deemed consistent with
the Future Land Use Element. These properties are identified on the Future Land Use
Map Series as Properties Consistent by Policy. These properties are not subject to the
building floor area or traffic impact limitations contained in this former provision.
Policy 5.12:
[Revised text, page 18]
The zoning on p.Qroperties rezoned under the former Industrial Under Criteria provision,
or pursuant to with the former provision contained in the former Urban-Industrial District
that wlHeh allowed expansion of industrial uses adjacent to abutting lands designated or
zoned Industrial. both provision as adopted in Ordinance 89-05 in January, 1989, shall be
deemed consistent with the Future Land Use Element. These properties are identified on
the Future Land Use Map Series as Properties Consistent by Policy.
Policy 5.13:
[Revised text, page 19]
The follov;ing properties identified by in Ordinance # Numbers 98-82;-.. 98-91;-.. 98-94;-..
99-02;-.. 99-11;-.. 99-19;-.. 99-33;-.. and, 2000-20;-.. were previously located in Activity Centers
# No.1, 2, 6, 8, 11 & and 18. and were rezoned pursuant to those previous the Activity
Centers- boundaries designated in the 1989 Comprehensive Plan, as amended. Ordinance
No. 2000-27. adopted May 9.2000. modified those Activity Center boundaries to exclude
those +hese properties.:. '.vere rezoned during the interim period bet',veen the adoption of
the future Land Use Element in October, 1997 which was not effective due to the notice
of intent finding the Future Land U S8 Element not "in compliance". DC'\.' s issuance of a
Final Order, on July 22, 2003, brought tho Element into compliance. The zoning on
+!hose properties. idofltified herein, \vhieh have modified the boundaries of the 1997
L\ctivity Centers are shall be deemed consistent with the Future Land Use Element.
Policv 5.14:
[New Policy]
The zoning on properties that were rezoned pursuant to the former density bonus for
Proximity to Mixed Use Activity Center or Interchange Activity Center (also known as
residential density bands). or Residential Infill. or Roadway Access. shall be deemed
consistent with the Future Land Use Element. The zoning on properties located within
the Coastal High Hazard Area that were rezoned to a density in excess of four dwelling
units per acre. pursuant to a former density bonus provision or via former Policy 5.1.
shall be deemed consistent with the Future Land Use Element.
Policy Srl4 5.15:
19.2]
[Renumber, pages 19, 19.1 and
OBJECTIVE 6:
[No change to text, page 19.2]
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Policy 6.1:
[No change to text, page 19.2]
Policy 6.2:
[No change to text, pages 19.2, 19.3]
Policy 6.3:
[Revised text, page 19.3]
In order to be exempt from link specific concurrency, new residential development or
redevelopment within Collier County's designated Transportation Concurrency
Management Areas (TCMAs) shall utilize at least two of the following Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) strategies, as may be applicable:
a) Including neighborhood commercial uses within a residential project.
b) Providing transit shelters within the development (must be coordinated with
Collier County Transit).
c) Providing bicycle and pedestrian facilities, with connections to adjacent abutting
commercial properties.
d) Including affordable housing (minimum of 25% of the units) within the
development.
e) Vehicular access to adjacent abutting commercial properties.
Policy 6.4: [No change to text, page 19.3]
Policy 6.5: [No change to text, page 19.3]
OBJECTIVE 7: [No change to text, page 19.3]
Policy 7.1: [No change to text, page 19.4]
Policy 7.2: [No change to text, page 19.4]
Policy 7.3: [No change to text, page 19.4]
Policy 7.4: [No change to text, page 19.4]
Policy 7.5: [Revised text, page 19.4]
The County shall encourage mixed-use development within the same buildings by
allowing residential dwelling units over and/or adjacent to abutting commercial
development. This policy shall be implemented through provisions in specific
subdistricts in this Growth Mamt2:ement Plan.
Policy 7.6:
[No change to text, page 19.4]
Policy 7.7:
[No change to text, page 19.4]
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FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIQN DESCRIPTION SECTION No change to
text, page 20]
I.
URBAN DESIGNATION
[Revised text, pages 20, 21]
Urban :9Qesignated A~reas on the Future Land Use Map include two general portions of
Collier County: areas with the greatest residential densities, and areas in close proximity,
which have or are projected to receive future urban support facilities and services. It is
intended that Urban :9Qesignated Aweas accommodate the majority of population growth
and that new intensive land uses be located within them. Accordingly, the Urban Awea
will accommodate residential uses and a variety of non-residential uses. The Urban
:9Qesignated Awea, which includes Immokalee. Copeland. Plantation Island.
Chokoloskee. Port of the Islands. and Goodland Marco Island, in addition to the greater
Naples area. represents less than 10% of Collier County's land area.
The boundaries of the Urban :9Qesignated Aweas have been established based on several
factors, including: patterns of existing development; patterns of approved, but unbuilt.
development; natural resources; water management; hurricane risk; existing and proposed
public facilities; population projections and the land needed to accommodate the
projected population growth.
Urban :9Qesignated A~reas will accommodate the following uses:
a. Residential uses including single family, multi-family, duplex, and mobile home.
The maximum densities allowed are identified in the Districts. fffiEl Subdistricts
and Overlays that follow. except as allowed by certain policies under Obiective 5.
b. Non-residential uses including:
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3. Water-dependent and water-related uses (see Conservation and Coastal
Management Element, Objective 10.1 and subsequent policies and the Collier
County Manatee Protection Plan (NR-SP-93-01), May 1995};
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5. Community facilities such as churches.. group housing uses, cemeteries,
schools and school facilities co-located with other public facilities such as
parks, libraries, and community centers, where feasible and mutually
acceptable;
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11. Support medical facilities:. such as physicians' offices, medical clinics,
medical treatment centers, medical research centers and medical rehabilitative
centers, and pharmacies:. provided the dominant use is medical related and
the site is located within lA mile of existing or approved hospitals or medical
centers which offer primary and urgent care treatment for all types of injuries
and traumas, such as, but not limited to, North Collier Hospital. The distance
shall be measured from the nearest point of the tract that the hospital is located
on or approved for, to the project boundaries of the support medical facilities.
Approval of such support medical facilities may be granted concurrent with
the approval of new hospitals or medical centers which offer primary and
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urgent care treatment for al1.types of injuries and traumas. Stipulations to
ensure that the construction of the support medical facilities are is concurrent
with hospitals or medical centers shall be determined at the time of zoning
approval. Support medical facilities are not allowed under this provision if
the hospital or medical center is a short-term leased facility due to the
potential for relocation.
12. Commercial uses subject to criteria identified in the Urban - Mixed Use
District, PUD Neighborhood Village Center Subdistrict, Office and Infill
Commercial Subdistrict, Residential Mixed Use Neighborhood Subdistrict,
Orange Blossom Mixed-Use Subdistrict, GoodlcttofPine Ridge Commercial
Infill Subdistrict, Buckley Mixed Use Subdistrict, Vanderbilt Beach/Collier
Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict, Commercial Mixed Use Subdistrict,
Henderson Creek Mixed Use Subdistrict, Davis Boulevard/County Barn Road
Mixed-Use Subdistrict, Livingston/Radio Road Commercial Infill Subdistrict.
Vanderbilt Beach Road Neighborhood Commercial Subdistrict; and, in the
Urban Commercial District, Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict,
Interchange Activity Center Subdistrict, Livingston/Pine Ridge Commercial
Infill Subdistrict, Livingston Road/Eatonwood Lane Commercial Infill
Subdistrict, Livingston Road Commercial Infill Subdistrict, Commercial
Mixed Use Subdistrict, Livingston/Radio Road Commercial Infill Subdistrict,
Livingston Road/Veterans Memorial Boulevard Commercial Infill Subdistrict,
GoodlettelPine Ridge Commercial Infill Subdistrict. Vanderbilt Beach Road
Neighborhood Commercial Subdistrict~ ,..aft€l in the Bayshore/Gateway
Triangle Redevelopment Overlay; and. as allowed by certain FLUE policies.
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14. Industrial uses subject to criteria identified in the Urban - Industrial District,
in the Urban M.ixed Use District, and in the Urban Commercial District,
certain quadrants of Interchange Activity Centers.
15. Hotels/motels as may be allowed in various Subdistricts and Overlays. and by
certain FLUE Policies. at a density consistent with the most recent Land
De'ielopment Code by Policy 5.9, 5.10, and 5.11, or as permitted in the
Immokalee 1\rea, Golden Gate Area and M.arco Island Mastcr Plans, and as
permitted in the BayshorelGateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay.
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A. Urban - Mixed Use District:
in 3rd paragraph, page 22]
[Revised text, remove hyphen in title and
3 rd paragraph
Port of the Islands is a unique development, which is located within the Urban
Designated Area, but is also totally within the Big Cypress Area of Critical State
Concern. However, a portion of the development was determined "vested" by the State
of Florida, thus exempting it from the requirements of Chapter 380, Florida Statutes.
Further, there is an existing Development Agreement between Port of the Islands, Inc.
and the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs dated July 2, 1985, which
regulates land uses at Port of the Islands. Port of the Islands is eligible for all provisions
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of the Urban - Mixed Use District in which it is located to the extent that the overall
residential density and commercial intensity does not exceed that permitted under zoning
at time of adoption of this Plan.
1.
Urban Residential Subdistrict:
[Revised text, page 22.1]
The purpose of this Subdistrict is to provide transitional densities between the Urban
Designated Area and the Agricultural/Rural Area and comprises approximately 5,500
acres and 5% of the Urban Mixed Use District. Residential land uses may be allowed at a
maximum density of 1.5 units per gross acre, or up to 2.5 units per gross acre via the
transfer of up to one dwelling unit per acre from lands designated as Rural Fringe Mixed
Use District Sending or, in the case of properties specifically identified below, a density
bonus of up to 6.0 additional units per gross acre may be requested for projects providing
affordable-workforce housing (home ownership only) for low and moderate income
residents of Collier County, pursuant to Section ~ 2.06.00 of the Land Development
Code, or its successor ordinance. except as provided for in paragraph "c" below. Within
the Urban Residential Fringe, rezone requests are not subject to the density rating system,
except as specifically provided in c. below, but are subject to the following conditions:
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c. Properties eligible for the Affordable-workforce Housing Density Bonus (home
ownership only) will be specifically identified herein. The actual number of
bonus units per gross acre shall be reviewed and approved in accordance with the
conditions and procedures set forth in Section ~ 2.06.00 of the Land
Development Code, except that, Section 2.7.7.3 2.06.03 shall not apply, and the
number of dwelling units required to be sold to buyers earning 80% or less of
Collier County's median income, as calculated annually by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), shall be at least thirty percent (30%).
The following properties are eligible for an Affordable-wOI'kforce Housing Density
Bonus (home ownership only) of up to 6.0 additional dwelling units per acre.
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2.
Urban Coastal Fringe Subdistrict:
[Revised text, page 23]
The purpose of this Subdistrict is to provide transitional densities between the
Conservation 9gesignated Aw-ea (primarily located to the south of the Subdistrict) and
the remainder of the Urban 9gesignated A~rea (primarily located to the north of the
Subdistrict). R The Subdistrict comprises those Urban includes that area~ south of US 41..
between generally east of the City of Naples, and generally west of the Rural Fringe
Mixed Use District Neutral Lands. but excludes Section 13. Township 51 South. Range
26 East. Collier Seminole State Park, inel1:lding Marco Island and comprises
approximately 18,000 11.354 acres and lj.%. 10% of the Urban Mixed Use District. The
entire Subdistrict is located seaward of the Coastal High Hazard Area Boundary. In order
to facilitate hurricane evacuation and to protect the adjacent environmentally sensitive
Conservation 9gesignated A~rea, residential densities within the Subdistrict shall be
limited to not exceed a maximum of 4 dwelling units per acre, except as allowed ffi .by
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certain FLUE Policies under Obiectiv~5the Density Rating System to exceed 4 units per
acre through provision of '^Lffordable Housing and Transf~r of Development Rights, and
except as provided in the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay. New
rezones to permit mobile home development within this Subdistrict are prohibited.
Rezones are recommended to be in the form of a Planned Unit Development. The Murco
Island Master Plan shall provide for density, intensity, siting criteria and specific
standards for land use districts encompassed by the Marco Island Master Plan but outsido
the incorporated area of Marco Island.
3. Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict: [No change to text, pages 23, 23.1, and
23.2]
4. PUD Neighborhood Village Center Subdistrict: [Revised text, page 23.2]
The purpose of this Subdistrict is to allow for small-scale retail, offices, and service
facilities to serve the daily needs of the residents of a Planned Unit Development (PUDl
zoning district. The acreage eligible for Neighborhood Village Center designation and
uses shall be sized in proportion to the number of units to be served, but in no event shall
the acreage within the Village Center designated for small scale retail, offices, and
service facilities exceed 15 acres. These Neighborhood Village Center uses may be
combined with recreational facilities or other amenities of the PUD and shall be
conveniently located to serve the PUD. The Village Center shall not have independent
access to any roadway external to the PUD and shall be integrated into the PUD. Phasing
of construction of the Neighborhood Village Center shall be controlled so that it occurs
concurrent with the residential units. The Planned Unit Development district of the Land
Development Code has been shall be amended '.vithin one (1) year to provide standards
and principles regulating access, location and ef integration of the Village Center within
the PUD of the Village Center. allowed uses, floor area ratio. and square footage and/or
acreage thresholds.
5.
Business Park Subdistrict:
[No change to text, pages 24, 25]
6. Office and In-fill Commercial Subdistrict:
revised text, pages 25, 25.1]
[Remove hyphen from title,
The intent of this Subdistrict is to allow low intensity office commercial or in-fill
commercial development on small parcels within the Urban-Mixed Use District located
along arterial and collector roadways where residential development, as allowed by the
Density Rating System, may not be compatible or appropriate. Lower intensity office
commercial development attracts low traffic volumes on the abutting roadway(s) and is
generally compatible with nearby residential and commercial development. The criteria
listed below must be met for any project utilizing this Subdistrict. For purposes of this
Subdistrict, "abuts" and "abutting" excludes intervening public street, easement (other
than utilities) or right-of-way, except for an intervening local street; and "commercial"
refers to C-l through C-5 zoning districts and commercial components of PUDs.
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f. The depth of the subject property in its entirety, or up to 12 acres for parcels
greater than 12 acres in size, for which commercial zoning is being requested,
does not exceed the depth of the commercially zoned area on the abutting
parcel(s). Where the subject site abuts commercial zoning on both sides, and the
depth of the commercially zoned area is not the same on both abutting parcels, the
Board of County Commissioners shall have discretion in determining how to
interpret the depth of the commercially zoned area which cannot be exceeded, but
in no case shall the depth exceed that on the abutting property with the greatest
depth of commercial area. This discretion shall be applied on a case:by:case basis.
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1. For properties zoned commercial pursuant to any of the Infill Subdistricts in the
Urban-Mixed Use District or in the Urban-Commercial District, said commercial
zoning shall not qualify to cause the abutting property(s) to become eligible for
commercial zoning under this Office and Infill Commercial Subdistrict.
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q. The maximum acreage eligible to be utilized for the Office and Infill Commercial
Subdistrict within the Urban-Mixed Use District is 250 acres.
7. Residential Mixed Use Neighborhood Subdistrict:
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k. The project shall provide street, pedestrian pathway and bike lane
interconnections with adjacent abutting properties, where possible and
practicable.
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m. The commercial component of the project shall be internally located with no
direct access to adjacent abutting external roadways, or the commercial
component shall have frontage on a road classified as an arterial or collector in the
Transportation Element.
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o. For projects located along an arterial or collector road, the number and type of
access points shall be limited, as appropriate, so as to minimize disruption of
traffic flow on the adjacent abutting arterial or collector roadway.
8. Orange Blossom Mixed-Use Subdistrict: [Remove hyphen from title,
revised text, page 26]
The intent of this Subdistrict is to allow for limited small-scale retail, office and
residential uses while requiring that the project result in a true mixed-use development.
The Activity Centers to the Ngorth and S.~outh provide for large-scale commercial uses,
while this S,subdistrict will promote small:.scale mixed-use development with a pedestrian
orientation to serve the homes" both existing and future.. in the immediate area. This
Subdistrict is intended to be a prototype for future mixed-use nodes, providing residents
with pedestrian scale development while also reducing existing trip lengths for small-
scale commercial services. Commercial uses.. for the purpose of this section.. are limited
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to those uses allowed in the C-l, C-2 ftIld C-3 zoning districts in the Land Development
Code in effect as of the date of adoption of this Subdistrict (May 9. 2000). except as
noted below. The development of this .s.subdistrict will be governed by the following
criteria:
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b. A unified planned development with a common architectural theme.. which has
shared parking and cross access agreements, will be developed.
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h. Primary entrances to all retail and commercial uses shall be designed for access
from the interior of the site. Buildings fronting on Airport-Pulling Road and
Orange Blossom Reaa Drive will provide secondary accesses facing those streets.
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J. A residential component equal to at least 25% of the allowable maximum base
density under the density rating system must be constructed before the
.s.subdistrict completes an aggregate total of 40,000 square feet of retail ef or
office uses.
k. Residential units may be located both on the Nnorth and .s.~outh side~ of Orange
Blossom Drive.
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o. No building shall exceed three ill stories in height; with no allo'Nance for any
under building parking provided shall count towards this height limit.
p. Drive-through establishments. which must be architecturally integrated into the
main building. will be limited to banks with no more than 3 lanes architecturally
integrated into the main building.
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s. Twenty:.foot wide landscape Type D buffers along Orange Blossom Drive and
Airport-Pulling Road and a ;!G twenty-foot wide Type C buffer along all other
perimeter property lines will be required.
t. Parking areas will be screened from Airport-Pulling Road and Orange Blossom
Drive.:. ,
u. The Office and Infill Commercial Subdistrict provision is not applicable to any
properties adjacent to this Subdistrict.
9. CaadlettelPiBe Ridge Cammereial IBfill Sabdistrid:[Relocated text, page 27]
This subdistrict consists of 31 acres and is located at the northeast quadrant of tV/O major
arterial roadways, Pine Ridge Road and Goodlette Frank Road. In addition to uses
allowed in the Plan, the inteat of the GoodlettelPine Ridge Commerciul Infill Subdistrict
is to provide shopping, personal services and employment for the surrounding residential
areas \vithin a convenient travel distance. The subdistrict is intended to be compatible
'.yith the neighboring Pine Ridge Middle School and nearby residential development and
therefore, emphasis v,'ill be placed on common building architecture, signage, landscape
design and site accessibility for pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as motor vehicles.
~^..ccess to the GoodlettelPine Ridge Commercial Infill Subdistrict may feature a traffic
signalized access point on Goodlette Frank Road, which may provide for access to the
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aeighboring Piae Ridge Middle School. Other site access locations ':;ill be designed
consisteB:t with the Collier County access ffiaRagemeat criteria.
De'/elopm:ent intensity within the district will be limited to single story retail commercial
uses, while professional or medical related offices, including financial institutions, may
ocel:1r in three story lmildiags. ,^.. maximum of 275,000 sql:18i'e feet of gross leasable area
for retail commercial and office and finaacia1 iastitution developmeRt may occur v/ithin
this subdistrict. Retail commercial uses shall be limited to a maxilIRlm of 125,000 square
feet of gross leasable area on the south I,' 23 acres. No individl:1al retail tenant may
ex.ceed 65,000 square feet of gross leasable area.
Unless otherwise required by the South Florida '.Vater MaRagement District, the .87 I,'
acre wetland aroa located on the northeastern portion of the site will be preserved.
t4,2. Vanderbilt Beach/Collier Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict: [Renumbered
text, revised text, pages 27, 28]
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Retail uses shall be limited to single-story. financial services and offices shall be limited
to three stories. A combination of these uses in a single building financial services
and/or offices over retail uses - shall be limited to three stories. Also, mixed-use
buildings, containing residential uses over commercial uses, shall be limited to three
stories. All principal buildings shall be set back a minimum of one (1) foot from the
Subdistrict boundaries for each foot of building height. Development within each project
or yet to be established PUD District shall be required to have common site, signage and
building architectural elements. Each project or PUD District shall provide for both
pedestrian and vehicular interconnections with adjacent abutting properties.
HI0. Henderson Creek Mixed-Use Subdistrict: [Renumbered, remove hyphen
from title, revised text, pages 28, 29]
The Henderson Creek Mixed-Use Subdistrict consists of approximately 83 acres and is
located east of Collier Boulevard (S.R. 951) and south of U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail.. East).
The intent of the Subdistrict is primarily to provide for a mixture of regional commercial
uses and residential development; , the regional commercial uses are intended to serve the
South Naples, and Royal Fakapalm Planning Communities. and the Marco Island areas.
Conversely. the +he primary intent of the Subdistrict is not to provide for community and
neighborhood commercial uses. The focus of the residential component of the
Subdistrict shall be the provision of affordable-workforce housing to support the
commercial uses within the Subdistrict, as well as in the South Naples, and Royal
Fakapalm Planning Communities. and the Marco Island areas. The entire Subdistrict
shall be developed under a unified plan; this unified plan must be in the form of a
Planned Unit Development.
For purposes of this Subdistrict, the term "regional commercial" is defined as: Retail uses
typically dominated by large anchors, including discount department stores, off-price
stores, warehouse clubs, and the like, some of which offer a large selection in a particular
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merchandise category. Regional retail uses also typically utilize square footages ranging
from 20,000 to over 100,000 square feet. Regional commercial uses generally have a
primary trade area of 5 to 10 radial miles, with a typical store separation of 5 radial miles
for any individual regional commercial business.
Specific requirements and limitations for the Henderson Creek Mixed-Use Subdistrict are
as follows:
.:Is. a. Access to the Subdistrict shall be provided from Collier Boulevard (SR 951) and
U.S. 41. These access points shall be connected by a loop road that is open to the
public. A loop road that is open to the public shall connect these access points.
· b. Vehicular and pedestrian interconnections shall be provided between the residential
and commercial portions of the Subdistrict.
. c. The unified plan of development within the Subdistrict shall include provisions for
vehicular and pedestrian interconnection to properties to the north.
. d. Commercial components of this Subdistrict shall front on Collier Boulevard.
. e. Commercial uses are limited to a maximum of 40 acres and 325,000 square feet of
gross leasable floor area.
· L. The maximum intensity of commercial uses are those allowed in the C-4, General
Commercial, Zoning District.
. &. At least one regional commercial use is required to occupy a minimum of 100,000
square feet of gross leasable floor area. Each remaining regional commercial use must
occupy a minimum of 20,000 square feet of gross leasable floor area.
. h. Non-regional commercial uses prohibited in this Subdistrict include grocery stores,
fitness centers, auto repair, auto sales, and personal service uses.
· L. Non-regional commercial uses are limited to a maximum of 10% of the total
allowed commercial square footage (32,500 square feet).
· 1 A maximum of four out-parcels are allowed, all of which must abut Collier
Boulevard. All out-parcels shall provide internal vehicular access. All out-parcels are
limited to nonregional commercial uses. No out-parcel shall exceed five acres.
. k. Commercial development shall be restricted to one-story buildings with a
maximum height of 35 feet.
· 1. Residential development shall be limited to a maximum of 360 dwelling units,
subject to the Density Rating System. However, a minimum of 200 affordable;
workforce housing units shall be provided.
· m. Residential dwellings shall be limited to a maximum height of two habitable
stories.
· n. Both commercial and residential development shall be designed in a common
architectural theme.
· o. Prior to commencement of any development in the Subdistrict, a unified plan of
development for the entire Subdistrict must be approved by the Board of Collier
County Commissioners.
· 12:. The type of landscape buffers within this Subdistrict shall be no less than that
required in mixed:.use activity centers.
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Yll. Research and Technology Park Subdistrict:
text, pages 29, 30, 31]
[Renumbered text, revised
The Research and Technology Park Subdistrict ... ... and shall comply with the
following general conditions:
a. Research and Technology Parks shall be permitted to include up to 20% of the
total acreage for non-target industry uses of the type identified in paragraph "d"
below; and, up to 20% of the total acreage for affordable-workforce housing,
except as provided in paragraph j below. Similarly, ... ... demonstrate compliance
with this requirement.
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1. When located in a District other than the Urban Industrial District, the Research
and Technology Park must be abutting adjaceflt to, and have direct principal
access to.. a road classified as an arterial or collector in the Transportation
Element. Direct principal access is defined as a local roadway connection to the
arterial or collector road, provided the portion of the local roadway intended to
provide access to the Research and Technology Park is not within a residential
neighborhood and does not service a predominately residential area.
J. Research and Technology Parks shall only be allowed not be located on land
abutting residentially zoned property, unless if the Park provides affordable-
workforce housing. When abutting residentially zoned land, up to 40% of the
Park's total acreage may be devoted to affordable-workforce housin~ aft4 all..
or a portion.. of the affordable-workforce housing is encouraged to be located
proximate to affiH such abutting adjacent land where feasible.
k. Whenever affordahle-workforce housing is provided, it shall be fully integrated
with other compatible uses in the park through mixed use buildings and/or
through pedestrian and vehicular interconnections.
1. Whenever affordable-workforce housing (aff(oJnlsble lHHtsiftg) is provided, it
is allowed at a density consistent with the Density Rating System, but shall be
provided for those earning less than or equal to 100% of the median household
income for Collier County.
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~12. Buckley Mixed Use Subdistrict:
[Renumbered text, pages 31, 31.1]
13. LivinestonlRadio Road Commercial Infill Subdistrict: [Renumbered,
relocated, revised text, after page 31.1]
This Subdistrict consists of + 5.0 acres located at the northwest corner of the intersection
of Livingston Road and Radio Road.
This Subdistrict allows for those permitted and conditional uses set forth in the
Commercial Intermediate Zoning District (C-3) of the Collier County Land Development
Code. in effect as of the effective date of adoption of this Subdistrict. (adopted October
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26.2004 by Ordinance No. 2004-71).-The following conditional uses. as set forth in the
C-3 district in the Land Development Code. shall not be allowed:
1. Amusements and recreation services (Groups 7911. 7922 community theaters
only. 7933. 7993. 7999 boat rental. miniature golf course. bicycle and moped
rental. rental of beach chairs and accessories only.)
2. Homeless shelters. as defined by the Land Development Code. as amended.
3. Social Services (Groups 8322-8399).
4. Soup kitchens. as defined by the Land Development Code. as amended.
To encourage mixed-use projects. this Subdistrict also permits residential development.
when located in a mixed-use building (residential uses over commercial uses). Such
residential development is allowed at a maximum density of 16 dwelling units per acre.
The gross acreage of the project is used in calculating residential density.
The purpose of this Subdistrict is to provide services. including retail uses. to surrounding
residential areas within a convenient travel distance to the subject property. These uses
are not an entitlement. nor is the maximum density for residential uses in a mixed-use
building. Such uses. and residential density. will be further evaluated at the time of the
rezoning application to insure appropriateness in relation to surrounding properties.
The maximum development intensity allowed is 50.000 square feet of building area for
commercial uses with a maximum height of three (3) stories. not to exceed 35 feet.
However. for mixed-use buildings - those containing residential uses over commercial
uses - the maximum height is four (4) stories. not to exceed 45 feet. Access to the
property within the Subdistrict may be permitted from Radio Road. Market A venue and
Livingston Road. Any access to Livingston Road shall be limited to right-in. right-out
access. Further. access shall be consistent with the Collier County Access Management
Policy in effect at the time of either rezoning or SDP application. whichever policy is the
more restrictive.
14.
Commercial Mixed Use Subdistrict:
[Revised text, page 31.1]
The purpose of this Subdistrict is to encourage the development and re-development of
commercially zoned properties with a mix of residential and commercial uses. The
residential uses may be located above commercial uses, in an attached building, or in a
freestanding building. Such mixed-use projects are intended to be developed at a human
pedestrian-scale, pedestrian oriented, and interconnected with adjacent abutting projects -
whether commercial or residential. This subdistrict is allowed in the Urban Mixed Use
District subject to the standards and criteria set forth under the Commercial Mixcd Use
Subdistrict in tHe Urban Commercial District. Within one year of the effective date of
regulation establishing this Subdistrict. the Land Development Code shall be amended. as
necessary. to implement the provisions of this Subdistrict.
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Proiects utilizing this Subdistrict shall comply with the following standards and criteria:
1. This Subdistrict is applicable to the C-I through C-3 zoning districts. and to
commercial PUDs and the commercial component of mixed use PUDs where
those commercial uses are comparable to those found in the C-l through C-3
zoning districts.
2. Commercial uses and development standards shall be in accordance with the
commercial zoning district on the subiect property.
3. Residential density is calculated based upon the gross commercial proiect
acreage. For property in the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict. density shall be
as limited by that Subdistrict. For property not within the Urban Residential
Fringe Subdistrict. but within the Coastal High Hazard Area. density shall be
limited to four dwelling units per acre. For property not within the Urban
Residential Fringe Subdistrict and not within the Coastal High Hazard Area.
density shall be limited to sixteen dwelling units per acre.
4. In the case of residential uses located within a building attached to a commercial
building. or in the case of a freestanding residential building. building square
footage and acreage devoted to residential uses shall not exceed seventy percent
(70%) of the gross building square footage and acreage of the proiect.
5. Street. pedestrian pathway and bike lane interconnections with adiacent abutting
properties. where possible and practicable. are encouraged.
15.
Davis Boulevard/County Barn Road Mixed Use Subdistrict
pages 31.1, 31.2, 31.3]
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11. A minimum of 91 residential units shall be developed in the Subdistrict
(this reflects the Density Rating System's base density of four dwelling
units per acre, applied to the total site acreage). For the project's total
density - whether it is the minimum of 91 dwelling units, or a greater
amount as allowed by the Density Rating System density bonus provisions
and approved via rezoning - a minimum of ten percent (10%) must be
affordable-workforce housing units proVIded for those earnin[! less than
or equal to 80o/c of the median household income for Collier County and
another minimum of ten percent (10%) must be affordable-workforce
housing units orovIded for those earnin[! [!reater than 80%. but no [!reater
than 100(k. of th~ median householclincome for Collier County.
B.
DENSITY RATING SYSTEM:
[Revised text, page 36, 37, 37.1, 38]
This Density Rating System is only applicable to areas designated on the Future Land
Use Map as: Urban, Urban-Mixed Use District~ , and. on a very limited basis.
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Agricultural/Rural. as identified on the Future Land Use Map, and those properties
specifically identified within the Urban Residential Fringe S1:lbdistrict, which are eligible
to apply for an Affordable Housing Density Bonus and ex.clusive of It is not applicable
to the Urban areas encompassed by the Immokalee Area Master Plan, and the Golden
Gate Area Master Plan, and Marco Island Master Plan; these two Elements have their
own density provisions. and, /\gricl:tlturallRural, as proyided for in the Rural Lands
Stewardship ,'\rea Overlay for the i\~ffordable Housing Density Bonus only. The Density
Rating System is applicable to that portion of the Urban Coastal Fringe S1:lbdistrict Mixed
Use District located seaward of the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) Boundary only to
the extent that the residential density cap of 4 dwelling units per acre is not exceeded..
except for the deasity bonus provisions for ,A~ffordable Housing and Transfer of
Deyelopment Rights, and except as proyided for in the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle
Rede'/elopment Overlay. ER€eflt as sfleeifieall j' flrw;i€le€l 0010'.';. tIhe final determination
of permitted density via implementation of this Density Rating System is made by the
Board of County Commissioners through an advertised public hearing process (rezone or
Stewardship Receiving Area designation). Defisity aekie':e8 s:,' ri;ht skall fi0t \;Je
€0m.f;;Jifieg ';:itk €Iew~ity ael1ie':e8 HU0U:;k tke n'Z€Jfie flu0lie kearifi;; flr0ees:;.
1. The Densitv Ratine Svstem is aDDlied in the folio wine manner:
a. Within the applicable Urban Designated Areas, a base density of 4 residential
dwelling units per gross acre may be i% permitted allowed, though not an
entitlement. This base level of density may be adjusted depending upon the
location and characteristics of the project. For purposes of calculating the eligible
number of dwelling units for a project (gross acreage multiplied by eligible
number of dwelling units per acre), the total number of dwelling units may be
rounded up by one unit if the dwelling unit total yields a fraction of a unit .5 or
greater. Acreage to be used for calculating density is exclusive of: the
commercial and industrial portions of a project, except where authorized in a
Subdistrict, such as the Orange Blossom Mixed-Use Subdistrict; and, mixed
residential and commercial uses as provided for in the C-l through C-3 zoning
districts in the Collier County Land Development Code, YW €tlfi8itic]fial tL;€~; and,
portions of a project for land uses having an established equivalent residential
density in the Collier County Land Development Code.
b. Within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict. the Density Rating System is
applicable for the Affordable-workforce Housine Densitv Bonus only. as
specifically provided for in that Subdistrict.
e. Witkifi the H.:'lral frifi:.:g Hi;~e€l U:;e Odriet. Reeei'.'iM; Lands. t19€ Defi:;ity Ratifi;
Sj'stem. i,: aflfllieasle f0f the f...fwrliabl€ w€lrhwy€€ HeusiJl~ DeMsitr ReMUS
ofily. as speeifieally flr@':igeg f0r '::ithifi a Rural '/illage.
€ie. Within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay (RLSA). the Density Rating
System is applicable for the Affordable-workforce Housine Density Bonus
only. as specifically provided for in the RLSA for Stewardship Receiving Areas.
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@d. This Density Rating System only applies to residential dwelling units. This
Density Rating System is not applicable to accessory dwellings or accessory
structures that are not intended and/or not designed for permanent occupancy, and
is not applicable to accessory dwellings or accessory structures intended for rental
or other commercial use; such accessory dwellings and structures include guest
houses, servants quarters, mother-in-Iaw's quarters, cabanas, guest suites, and the
like.
k. All new residential zoning located within Districts, Subdistricts and Overlays
identified above that are subject to this Density Rating System shall be consistent
with this Density Rating System, except as provided in:
& 12 Policy 5.1 of the Future Land Use Element;. .:.
& ~ The Urban-Mixed Use District for the "vested" Port of the Islands
development; .:.
&}2 The Buckley Mixed Use Subdistrict~.:.
& ~ The Commercial Mixed Use Subdistrict.
5) The Vanderbilt Beach/Collier Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict
6) Livingston/Radio Road Commercial Infill Subdistrict
7) Vanderbilt Beach Road Neighborhood Commercial Subdistrict
;. Witkifi tkc a~fJli@a~lg fJi9rtiofi 01' the Urbafi r,1iJ[@d LIs@ Distriet. a:~ idefitifi@d ifi the
first fJara;nlfJk Mfider tkis seeti€lfi (B. D€fisitj' Ratifi; Sj'stem). ~lH furtk@r
e~[elM€lifi: tke Llrl<l~m Residefitial Frifig:e Sul<l€listri@t afi€l all fJr0fJerties l€leat@a
v:itkifi tke C0a:~tal Hi~k Hazara /\reu, allfJrofJerties z0fiea /.. R:Olfal :\::rieMltural,
afirei/or E. Estate:~. afid/0r RSF 1. 2. 3, Residefitial Sifi;le Fal'nil','. f0r ?:kiek aft
afffJl"tlable in~l"hffJl"ee h811sine: fJmjeet i:; fJr0fJosecl ifi aeeonlanee '1:itk Seetion
'1.0€i.00 01' tke Lafia De':elllflmefit O'lde (Or€linafiee 91 11. a:; amefide€!. a€l0flted
JUfie 2'1,"001 an€l ef1'eeti',e October 18.2001). skall tole fJermitte€l tke 13a'~e defisit"
0f f0m (1) 0?:ellift; Mfiits per :r0,~S <l€re b:,' ri;ht: tRut is. a reZOfie fJMblie keurifi~
:JHlll fiot 13e re9.:'lired. Sl:tek a fJf0ieet filMst e0mfJris€! a mifiifi1Mln of tefi aeres.
Defisit:( aekicve€'l \:Jy ri;;fit skall fiot l<le €!€lIfi13ifie€l "!:itfi €lefisity aefiie':e€'l tfiHm:fi
the reZ€lfi€! flu13lie kearifi; pr0eess,
A~.
Density Bonuses:
[No change to text, page 36]
li!. Conversion of Commercial Zoning Bonus:
[Revised text, page 37]
If ~ ~ project includes the conversion of commercial zoning that has been found
to be "Consistent Bv Policy" through the Collier Coun!L.zoning Re-evaluation
Program (Ordinance No. 90-23), then i:; fH'lt e0fi:jstefit "{':ilk afi)' S'J0€'1istriet
alltw:ifi'; eomrnereial El:;e:~. a bonus of up to 16 dwelling units ~er acre may be
added for every \lll~ (11 acre of commercial zoning that wlli€ft is converted !.Q
residential zonJ!:!g~ exceot !hat oro~rties within the Coastal High Hazard Area
cannot exc:eed the cap of four d_welling uDi!.u2eL~lCre. These dwelling units may
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be distributed over the entire project. The project must be compatible with
surrounding land uses.
2. PFoximity to "Uxed Use Aetivity CeRteF OF IBteFeksBge ;\etivit}' CeBteFI
[Deleted text, page 37]
If the project is within one mile of a .Mixed Use .A..ctivity Ceater or Interchaage
;\"ctivity Ceater and located within a residootial deasitybaad, 3 residential units
per gross aere may be added. The deasity baed around a Mixed Use .A..ctivity
Center or Interchange .\ctiyity Center shall be measured by the radial distance
froHl the ceater of the intersection arOl:l8d which the Mixed Use .A"ctivity Center or
Inter~hange .\ctivity Center is situated. If 50% or more of a project is '.Yithin the
density band, the additional density applies to the gross acreage of the entire
project. Density bands are designated on the FHtUfe Land Use Map and shall not
apply within the Estates Designation or for properties withia the Traffic
Congestion ;\rea.
~h. Affordable-workforce Housing Bonus. Bv Public Hearine:
page 37]
[Revised text,
To encourage the provIsIOn of affordable-workforce housing within certain
Districts and Subdistricts in the Urban Designated Area, a maximum of up to 8
residential units per gross acre may be added to the base density if the project
meets the definitions and requirements of the Affordable-workforce Housing
Density Bonus Ordinance (Section ~ 2.06.00 of the Land Development Code,
Ordinance #91 102 04-41, as amended. adopted June 22, 2004 and effective
October ~ .lli, -l-99+ 2004). In the Urban Coastal Friage Subdistrict Coastal High
Hazard Area, projects utilizing the Affordable-workforce Housing Densitv
Bonus projects must provide appropriate mitigation consistent with Objective
12.1 and subsequent policies, as applicable, of the Conservation and Coastal
Management Element. and such Droiects cannot exceed the Coastal Hif!h Hazard
Area cao of four dwellinf! units Del' acre. Also, for those specific properties
identified within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict, this density bonus is
allowed but only to a maximum of 6 residential units per gross acre. Additionally,
the Affordable-workforce, Housing Density Bonus may be utilized within the
Agricultural/Rural designation, as ~rlr;iae€!. 1'01' ifi the Rtlral Prin;;e Hi;~ecl U~;e
Distri€t. Re€ei';ifi:: Lafia~; De,;ibfiati0fi. for a Rural '.'illa;e. ~tficl as provided for in
the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay, ~ subject to the aforementioned
Section 2.06.00 ~ of the Land Development Code.
c. }'Afferd.alJle iyorhfol'ce Heusine: Bonus. By ltie:kt [nc',r text, page 371
T€l €fie€H.H"a;e tR€ ~r€l';isi€l.R 011' afwrd.abl@ ',i'8rl,wrc@ keusine: ...;itRin tkat ~€lrti0fi
of tRe lJdHtfi Mine€!. 1)s0 Di:;triet €le:;eril'Je€l ifi 8eeti0fi E .1.b" &l'J0','0, flrofl0rties
z0fiea .^.. R:.mll .'\;rieulttlral. &fi€l/01r E. Estates, &fi€l/0r RSF 1. 2. 3. 1. 5, €i.
Recjclzfitial Sifi;le Fam.ilj' clfid}or RMF 6. n.e:;idential Mtllti Fam.ily. f{)r ?;hieh an
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affordable ',i'orhforc@ ftousiRe: flf€lie@t is flF€lfl€lsea in a€@€lfaafi0€ ...:itk the
aefifiiti€lfi:; afi€l r0€luiremefits 01' tke Afrordabl@ ',\'orl(ror€@ Hou8inl?: Density
Bonus Or€lifiafiee (~e€ti0n 2.Q€l.QQ 01' the Lan€l Dewl0flmefit C@€le. OrdiHafi€€
04 41. as am€H€le€l. a€l0flted JUH@ 22. 2004 aHa eff€eti','e Oet013er H~, 2004). a
maximum 01' f0Uf ('1) re:;idefitial ufiits fJer ;ross aere skall be adde@ to tke base
~!tLQf 1 a?;ellifif. tmits fler alae. Tkeref0re. tke ma:limum. €lefisitj' that maj' se
aekieye€l sy ri;kt skall fi0t eJ[@@e€l eigkt (8) €l'::ellifi; ufiit:s fler ael'e. Suek a
flmie@t "lust @@mflri:;e a mifiimum 0f t@fi a@f€s. DeH::it:,' aekieye€l BY ri;ht :skall
fi0t se e0msified ".'irk €lefLity aekie':e€l tkf0u;k tke feZ0fie flu0lie kearifi; flr0ee;s.
4. ResideRtial In fill:
[Deleted text, pages 37, 37.1]
To encourage residential in fill in urban areas of existiflg development outside of
the Coastal High Hazard ;'\.rea, a maximum of 3 Fesidential dwelling uflits per
gross acre may be added if the following criteria are met:
(a) Tho project is 20 acres or less ifl size;
(b) ..\t time of development, the project will be served by central public '''/ater and
sewer;
(c) The project is compatible viith surrouading land uses;
(d) The property in question has no common site deyelopment plan with adjacent
property;
(e) There is no common ownership with any adjacem paroels.
(0 The parcel in question 'lias not created to take advafltage of the in fill
residential density bonl:ls and was created prior to the adoption of this
provision in the Gro'lith Management Plafl on Janl:lary 10, 1989.
(g) Of the maximum 3 additional l:lnits, one (1) dV/elling unit per acre shall be
transferred from Sending Laflds.
(h) Projects qualifyiag under this provision may increase the density
administratively by a maximum of one dwelling unit per acre by transferring
that additional density from Sending Laflds.
5. Roadway..A...eeess:
[Deleted text, page 37.1]
If the project has diFcct access to 2 or more arterial or collector roads as identified
in the Traffic Circl:llation Element, 1 resideatial dwelling unit per gross acre may
be added. Density credits based on future roadways will be awarded if the
deyeloper commits to construct a portion of the roadvlay (as determined by the
County Traasportation Department) or the road is scheduled for completion
during the first five years of the Capital Improvements Plan. The Roadway
..^..ccess bonus is not applicable to properties located within the Traffic Congestion
Afetr.
~. Transfer of Development Rights Bonus: [Renumbered, revised text, page 38]
To encourage preservation/conservation of natural resources, density transfers are
permitted as follows:
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(a) From Urban desillnated areas into \Vitkifi that portion of the Urban designated
area subject to this Density Rating System, atmsity may 00 ifi0r0asea above
afia heY€lfia tke aefisity 0tkef'::ise allw;:ea 0)' tke Defisit:,' Ratifi'; Sy:;tefil~
afij' Urhafi aesi;fi8:tea area. in accordance with the Transfer of Development
Rights (TDR) ~yision contained in Section 2.2.24.11 2.03.07 of the Land
Development Code... adopted by Ordinance No. #91 102 04-41, as amended,
on June 22. 2004 and effective October M} .lli, .f.99.l- 2004.,;, as am€fia€€l For
oroiects utilizinll this TDR orocess. density may be increased above and
beyond the density otherwise allowed by the Density Ratinll SYstem. exceot
that orooerties within the Coastal Hi2:h Hazard Area cannot exceed the cao of
four dwellin2: units oer acre.,\,
(b) From Sending Lands in conjunction with qualified infill development
(e.!2.) From Sending Lands located within one mile of the Urban Boundary into
lands designated Urban Residential Fringe, at a maximum density increase of
one (1) unit per gross acre.
In no case shall density be transferred into the Coastal High Hazard Area from
outside the Coastal High Hazard Area. Lands lying seaward of the Coastal High
Hazard Bmmdary, ideatified OR the FMture Land Use Map, are within the Coastal
High Hazard Area.
1!!. Transportation Concurrency Management Area (TCMA) Bonus:
[Renumbered text, Revised title, page 38]
~~.
Density Reduction:
[No changes to text, page 38]
la. Coastal Hie:h Hazard Area Reduction Trftffie C9ftgesti9H f..rea:
[Revised text, pages 38, 38.1]
If the project lies is within the Traffic Coagestion }..rea Coastal High Hazard
Area, an area identified as subject to long range traffic cORgestion, 1 dwelling unit
per gross acre would be subtracted from the eligible base density of four dwelling
units per acre. The Traffic Congestion BOl:lRdary is sho':l8 OR the Future Land Use
Map and consists of the '.'/estern coastal Urban Designated Area seW/lard of a
boundary marked by }...irport Pulliag Road (including an extension north to the
Lee County boundary), Da'/is Bouleyard, County Barn Road, and Rattlesaake
Hammock Road consistent "lith the Mixed Use ,A...cti'/ity Center's residential
deasity band located at the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Rattlesnake
Hammock Road and County Road 951 (including an extension to the east).
Properties adjacent to the Traffic Congestion l\rea shall be considered part of the
Traffic Congestioa Area if their only access is to a road forming the boundary of
the Area; however, if that property also has an access point to a road not forming
the boundary of the Traffic Congestion Area it will not be subject to the density
reduction. Futhermore, the density reduction shall not apply to de:.:elopments
located within the South U.S. 41 TCK\ (as identified within Transportation
Element, Map TR 4, and Transportation Element, Polieies 5.5 and 5.6, and FLUE
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Policy 2.4) that obtain an exception from concurrency requirements for
transportation, pursuant to the certification process described in Transportation
Element Policy 5.6, and that include affordable housing (as per Section 2.7.7 of
the Collier County Land DevelopmeFlt Code, as am6aded) as part of the plan of
development. This reduction shall likewise not be applied to developments 'Nithin
the Northwest and East Central TC.Ml\.S that meet the requirements of FLUE
Policies 6.1 through 6.5, afld Transportation Element, Policies 5.7 and 5.8, and
that include ,\ffordable Housing (as per Section 2.7.7 of tho Collier COURty Lafld
Deyelopment Code, as amended) as part of the plan of de';elopmeat.
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Density Conditions:
[No changes to text, page 38.1]
l!!. Maximum Density - General:
[Revised text, page 38.1]
The maximum allowed permitted density shall not exceed 16 residential dwelling
units per gross acre within the Urban designated area, except when utilizing the
Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Drovision contained in Section 2.2.21.10
2.03.07 of the Land Development Code adopted by Ordinance No. #91 102 04-
41, as amended. on June 22. 2004 and effective October ;G .lli, 199-1- 2004, @"'i
/tflleR8eg. .However. Ql~:ties within the Coastal Hi~h Hazard Area cannot
exceed the ca120f four dwelling lInitsJ2~!' acre.
b. Maximum Densitv - Coastal Hieh Hazard Area: [New text, page 38.1]
Policy 12.2.5 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element (CCME) of
this Growth Management Plan defines the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA).
The CHHA boundary is depicted on the Future Land Use Map: all lands lying
seaward of that boundary are within the CHHA. The maximum density allowed
within the CHHA is 4 dwelling units per gross acre. except as provided for in
Policy 5.1. and except for the "vested" Port of the Islands development. Further.
new rezones to permit mobile home development parks aad s1:1bdivisions shall not
be allowed within the CHHA.
El~. Density Blending:
[No changes to text, pages 39, 40]
BC. Urban Commercial District:
[No changes to text, page 40]
1. Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict: [Revised text, pages 41, 41.1, 42-44]
Mixed Use Activity Centers have been designated on the Future Land Use Map Series
identified in the Future Land Use Element. The locations are based on intersections of
major roads and on spacing criteria. When this Plan was originally adopted in 1989. there
were 21 Activity Centers. There are now 19 .Mixed Use Activity Centers. listed below.
which comprise approximately 3,000 acres~ ., this includes including 3 Interchange
Activity Centers (#4, 9, 10) which will be discussed separately under the Interchange
Activity Center Subdistrict. Two Activity Centers... #19 and 21.. have been deleted as they
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are now within the incorporated City' of Marco Island and replaced by the land use
designations identified in the Marco Islaad Master Plan and Future Land Use Map.
# Ilmmokalee Road and Airport-Pulling Road
# 2 US 41 and Immokalee Road
# 3 Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard
# 4 1-75 and Immokalee Road (Interchange Activity Center)
# 5 US 41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road
# 6 Davis Boulevard and Santa Barbara Boulevard
# 7 Rattlesnake-Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard
# 8 Airport-Pulling Road and Golden Gate Parkway
# 91-75 and Collier Boulevard and Davis Boulevard (Interchange Activity Center)
#10 1-75 and Pine Ridge Road (Interchange Activity Center)
#11 Vanderbilt Beach Road and Airport-Pulling Road
#12 US 41 and Pine Ridge Road
#13 Airport-Pulling Road and Pine Ridge Road
#14 Goodlette-Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway
#15 Golden Gate Parkway and Coronado Boulevard
#16 US 41 and Airport-Pulling Road
#17 US 41 and Rattlesnake-Hammock Road
#18 US 41 and Collier Boulevard
#20 US 41 and Wiggins Pass Road
The Mixed-Use Activity Center concept is designed to concentrate almost all new
commercial zoning in locations where traffic impacts can readily be accommodated, to
avoid strip and disorganized patterns of commercial development, and to create focal
points within the community. Mixed Use Activity Centers are intended to be mixed-use
in character. Further. they are generally intended to be developed at a human-scale. to be
pedestrian-oriented. and to be interconnected with adjacent abutting projects - whether
commercial or residential. Street. pedestrian pathway and bike lane interconnections with
adjacent abutting properties. where possible and practicable. are
encouraged.,\dditionally, some commercial de'ielopment is allo'.ved outside of Mixed
Use Activity Centers in the PUD Neighborhood Village Center Subdistrict, Office and
Infill Commercial Subdistrict, Interchange ,^..ctivity Center Subdistrict, Traditional
Neighborhood Design Subdistrict, Orange Blossom Mixed Use Subdistrict,
GoodlettelPine Ridge Commercial Subdistrict, Vanderbilt Beach/Collier Boule'iard
Commercial Subdistrict, Li','ingstonJPine Ridge Commercial Infill Subdistrict, Henderson
Creek Mixed Use Subdistrict, Livingston RoadlEatonv..ood Lane Commercial Infill
Subdistrict, Livingston Road Commercial Infill Subdistrict, Buddey Mixed Use
Subdistrict and the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Redevelopment O'ierlay and by Policies
5.9,5.10, and 5.11 of the Future Land Use Element.
Mixed Use ,^.:ctivity Centers are intonded to be mixed use in character. Allowable land
uses in Mixed Use Activity Centers include the full array of commercial uses. residential
uses. institutional uses. hotel/motel uses at a maximum density of 26 units per acre ef
intensity consistent with the Land DC'ielopment Code. community facilities. and other
land uses as generally allowed in the Urban designation. The actual mix of the various
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land uses 'l/hich may include the full array of commercial uses, residefltial uses,
institutional uses, hotel/motel uses at a density coasistent with the Land Development
Code shall be determined during the rezoning process based on consideration of the
factors listed below. Except as restricted below under the provision for Master Planned
Activity Centers. all Mixed Use Activity Centers may be developed with any of the land
uses allowed within this Subdistrict.
For residential-only development, if a project is located within the boundaries of a Mixed
Use Activity Center which is not within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict and is
not within the Coastal High Hazard Area or Urbafl Coastal Fringe Subdistrict, up to 16
residential units per gross acre may be permitted. If such a project is located within the
boundaries of a Mixed Use Activity Center that is not within the Urban Residential
Fringe Subdistrict but is within the Coastal High Hazard Area. the eligible density shall
be limited to four dwelling units per acre. If such a project is located within the
boundaries of a Mixed Use Activity Center which is within the Urban Residential Fringe
Subdistrict. eligible density shall be as allowed by that Subdistrict. For a residential-only
project located partially within and partially outside of an Activity Center. the density
accumulated from the Activity Center portion of the project This density may be
distributed throughout the project, including any portion located outside of the boundary
of the Mixed Use .i\ctivity Center.
Mixed-use developments - whether consIstmg of residential units located above
commercial uses, in an attached building, or in a freestanding building - are allowed and
encouraged within Mixed Use Activitv Centers. Such mixed use projects are int-ended to
be developed at a human scale. pedestrian oriented, and interconnected with adjacent
projects whether commercial or residential. Street, pedestrian path'.vay aad bike laFle
interconnections 'liith adjacent properties, where possible and practicable, are
encouraged. Density for such a project is calculated based upon the gross project acreage
within the Activity Center. If such a project is located within the boundaries of a Mixed
Use Activity Center which is not within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict and is
not within the Coastal High Hazard Area, the eligible density is sixteen dwelling units per
acre. If such a project is located within the boundaries of a Mixed Use Activity Center
that is not within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict but is within the Coastal High
Hazard Area, the eligible density shall be limited to four dwelling units per acre. If such a
project is located within the boundaries of a Mixed Use Activity Center which is within
the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict, eligible density shall be as allowed by that
Subdistrict. For a project located partially within and partially outside of an Activity
Center. and the portion within an Activity Center is developed as mixed use. the density
accumulated from the Activity Center portion of the project skall fi0t mCLY be distributed
to that oortion of the orolect !pcated outside of the Activity Center. In order to oronlQte
compact and walkable mixed lIse proiects. where the density from a mixed use oroiec! is
distributed outside the Activi1Y Cent~r l2~)Undarv. [hI: mixed LIse cOlnponent of the project
within the Activitv Center must ifiy1ucle a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of the
Activitv Center-accumulated densitv._ and the dwelling units distributed outside the
Activitv Center must be located within one third (1/3) of a mile of the Activitv CenteI:
boundarv.
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The factors to consider during review of a rezone petition for a proiect. or portion
thereof. within an Activity Center. are as follows:
a. Rezones within Mixed Use .^..ctivity Centers are encouraged to be in the form of a
Planned Unit Development. There shall be no minimum acreage limitation for
such Planned Unit Developments except all requests for rezoning must meet the
requirements for rezoning in the Land Development Code.
b. The amount, type and location of existing zoned commercial land, and developed
commercial uses, both within the Mixed Use Activity Center and within two road
miles of the Mixed Use Activity Center-;-.:.
c. Market demand and service area for the proposed commercial land uses to be
used as a guide to explore the feasibility of the requested land uses-;-.:.
d. Existing patterns of land use within the Mixed Use Activity Center and within
two radial miles-;-.:.
e. Adequacy of infrastructure capacity, particularly roads-;-.:.
L Compatibility of the proposed development with, and adequacy of buffering for,
adjoining properties-;-.:.
&. Natural or man-made constraints-;-.:.
h. Rezoning criteria identified in the Land Development Code-;-.:.
1. Conformance with Access Management Plan provisions for Mixed Use Activity
Centers. as contained in the Land Development Code-;-.:.
1:. Coordinated traffic flow on-site and off-site, as may be demonstrated by a Traffic
Impact Analysis, and a site plan/master plan indicating on-site traffic movements,
access point locations and type, median opening locations and type on the
abutting roadway(s), location of traffic signals on the abutting roadway(s), and
internal and external vehicular and pedestrian interconnections-;-.:.
k. Interconnection(s) for pedestrians, bicycles and motor vehicles with existing and
future adjacent abutting projects-;-.:.
1.:. Conformance with the architectural design standards as identified in the Land
Development Code.
The approximate boundaries of Mixed Use Activity Centers have been delineated on the
maps located at the end of this section as part of the Future Land Use Map Series. These
map boundaries are the actual. fixed boundaries and cannot be adjusted without a
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comprehensive plan amendment. except as provided below for Master Planned Activity
Centers of Mixed Use .^~ctiyity Centers listed below by .^..ctivity Center and location are
specifically defined on the maps aad shall be considered to delineate the boundaries for
those Mixed Use /\ctivity Centers.
# 1 Imrnokalee Road and .\irport Road
# 6 Da'/is BOI:llevard and Santa Barbara Bouleyard
# 8 L^..irport Road and Golden Gate Park'.vay
#11 Vanderbilt Beach Road and L^..irport Road
#12 US 41 and Pine Ridge Road
#13 L^..irport Road and Piae Ridge Road
# 15 Golden Gate Parkway and Coronado Boulevard
#16 US 11 and L\irport Road
#17 US 11 and Rattlesnake Hammock Road
#18 US <11 and Isles of Capri Road
#20 US <11 and Wiggins Pass Road
The mix of uses in all of these specifically desigaated. except for #6 at Davis Boulevard
and Santa Barbara Boulevard, !!ill! range from 80 to 100% commercially zoned and/or
developed property. L^..ctivity Center #6 is approRimately 60% commercially zoned and/or
developed. For purposes of these specifically designated /..ctivity Centers. the entire
i\ctivity Center is eligible for up to 100%, or any combination thereof, of each of the
following uscs: commercial, residential and/or community facilities.
Master Planned Activity Centers
Any of the five Mixed Use Activity Centers listed below may be designated as f! Master
Planned Mixed Use Activity Centers. A Master Planned Mixed Use Activity Centers-are
is one these which btwe has a unified plan of development in the form of a Planned Unit
Development, Development of Regional Impact or an area-wide Development of
Regional Impact. Property owners within such Mixed Use Activity Centers shall be
required to utilize the Master Planned Mixed Use Activity Center process. as provided
below.
# 2 US 41 and Immokalee Road
# 3 Immokalee Road and CR 951 Collier Boulevard
# 5 US 41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road
# 7 Rattlesnake-Hammock Road and CR 951 Collier Boulevard
#14 Goodlette-Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway
In recognition of the benefit resulting from the coordination of planned land uses and
coordinated access points to the public road network, Master Planned Activity Centers
are encouraged through the allowance of flexibility in the boundaries, and thus mix and
location of uses permitted within a designated Mixed Use Activity Center.:. and may be
permitted to modify the designated configuration. The boundaries of Master Planned
Mixed Use Activity Centers depicted on the Future Land Use Map Series are understood
to be flexible and subject to modification as provided for below duriag final site design;
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Hhowever, the approved acreage within amoHflt of commercial development the
reconfigured Activity Center shall not Be exceedetl that within the existing Activity
Center. The actual mix of land uses shall be determined using the criteria for other Mixed
Use Activity Centers. All of the following criteria must be met for a project to qualify as
a Master Planned Mixed Use Activity Center:
1. The applicant shall have unified control of the majority of a quadrant in a
designated Activity Center. Majority of the quadrant shall be defined as at least
51 % of the privately owned land within any Activity Center quadrant. However,
if a property owner has less than 51 % ownership within a quadrant, that property
owner may still request a rezoning under the provisions of a Mixed Use Activity
Center Subdistrict subject to the maximum acreage allowed in Paragraph 2 below.
Property owners with less than 51 % ownership are encouraged to incorporate
vehicular and pedestrian accesses with adjacent properties within the Activity
Center. Any publicly owned land within the quadrant will be excluded from
acreage calculations to determine unified control;".:.
2. The permitted allowable land uses for a Master Planned Mixed Use Activity
Center shall be the same as for other designated Activity Centers; however, a
Master Planned Mixed Use Activity Center encompassing the majority of the
property in two or more quadrants shall be afforded the flexibility to redistribute a
part or all of the allocation from one quadrant to another. to the extent of the
unified control. The maximum amount of commercial uses illh2_\\Ied ~rmitted at
Activity Center # 3 (Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard) is 40 acres per
quadrant for a total of 160 acres maximum in the entire Activity Center; the
balance of the land area shall be li~nited to ~ fm ~0f tHe non-commercial
uses as allowed in Mixed Use Activity Centers residential and/or community
facility uses. The maximum amount of commercial uses iJUSJ\v_ej permitt0c1 at
Activity Center #7 (Rattlesnake Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard) is 40
acres per quadrant, except that the northeast quadrant may have a total of 59
acres, for a total of 179 acres maximum in the entire Activity Center; the balance
of the land area shall be 1illlit~d tQ ~ for ~lIlY of tHe non-commercial uses as
allowed in Mixed Use Activity Centers residential and/or community facility
HSeS. With respect to the +/- 19 acres in the northeast quadrant of Activity Center
#7, said acreage lying adjacent to the east of the Hammock Park Commerce
Center PUD, ~ercJaI development shall be limited to a total of 185,000
square feet of the following uses: personal indoor self-storage facilities - this use
shall occupy no greater than 50% of the total (185,000) building square feet;
offices for various contractor/builder construction trade specialists inclusive of the
offices of related professional disciplines and services that typically serve those
construction businesses or otherwise assist in facilitating elements of a building
and related infrastructure, including but not limited to architects, engineers, land
surveyors and attorneys - these offices of related professional disciplines and
services shall occupy no greater than 50% of the total (185,000) building square
feet; warehouse space for various contractor/builder construction trades
occupants; mortgage and land title companies; related businesses including but
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not limited to lumber and other building materials dealers, paint, glass, and
wallpaper stores, garden supply stores - all as accessory uses only, accessory to
offices for various contractor/builder construction trade specialists or accessory to
warehouse space for various contractor/builder construction trades occupants;
management associations of various types of buildings or provision of services to
buildings/properties; and, fitness centers. Activity Center #14 (Goodlette-Frank
Road and Golden Gate Parkway) shall have a maximum of 45 acres for
commercial use, the balance of the land uses shall be limited to ~ f0r !tfi)' 0f
tOO non-commercial uses as allowed in Mixed Use Activity Centers. residential
and/or community facility uses. '^1ctivity Centers it2 and it5 have approximately
80% of the area zoned or developed for commercial uses. For purposes of these
two .'\ctiyity Centers, the entire .'\ctiYity Center is eligible for up to 100%.. or any
combination thereof, of tho following uses: commercial, residential and/or
community facilities.
3. The location and configuration of all land uses within a Master Planned Mixed
Yse Activity Center shall be compatible with and related to existing site
I<features, surrounding development, and existing natural and manmade
constraints. Commercial uses shall be oriented so as to provide coordinated and
functional transportation access to major roadways serving the Activity Center,
and functionally related or integrated with surrounding land uses and the planned
transportation network;--afta.:.
4. Adjacent properties within the Activity Center that are not under the unified
control of the applicant shall be considered and appropriately incorporated (i.e.
pedestrian. bicycle and vehicular interconnections) into the applicant's Master
Plan.
New Mixed Use Activity Centers may be proposed if all of the following criteria are met
and an amendment is made to delineate the specific boundaries on the Future Land Use
Map series for Mixed Use Activity Centers:
· +!he intersection around which the Mixed Use Activity Center is located consists
of an arterial and collector road, or two arterial roads, based upon roadway
classifications contained in the Transportation Traffic Circulation Element.
· +!he Mixed Use Activity Center is no closer than two miles from any existing
Mixed Use Activity Center, as measured from the center point of the intersections
around which the existing and proposed Mixed Use Activity Centers are located.
· Mmarket justification is provided demonstrating the need for a Mixed Use
Activity Center at the proposed location.
2. Interchange Activity Center Subdistrict: [Revised text, pages 44, 45]
Interchange Activity Centers have been designated on the Future Land Use Map at eaeh
ef-the three of the County's four Interstate 75 interchanges and include numbers 4, 9 and
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10; there is no Activity Center at the"'l1ew I-75/Golden Gate Parkway interchange. The
boundaries of these Interchange Activity Centers have been specifically defined on the
maps located at the end of this Section as part of the Future Land Use Map Series. Any
changes to the boundaries of these Interchange Activity Centers shall require an
amendment to the Future Land Use Map Series.
Interchange Activity Centers #4 (1-75 at Immokalee Road) and #10 (1-75 at Pine Ridge
Road) allow for a the same mixture of land uses as allowed in the Mixed Use Activity
Centers; additionally. which may include 100% or any combiFlation thereof, of each of
the follo\ying uses: the full array of commercial uses, residential and non residential uses,
institutional uses, hotel/motel uses at an density consistent '/lith the Land Development
Code,.;. and Business Parks; aFld industrial uses.. as identified below. are allowed in the
southwest and southeast quadrants of Interchange Activity Center #4. No industrial uses
shall be allowed in Interchange Activity Center #10. The actual mix of uses shall be
determined during the rezoning process based on consideration of the same factors listed
under the Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict.
Interchange Activity Center # 9 (1-75 at Collier Boulevard) shall be is subject to the
requirement of the development of an Interchange Master Plan (IMP). which was~
IMP is intended to create an enhanced "gatcway" to Naples. The IMP process shall be
initiated by the property o'.vners and/or their representati'les by meeting with the County
planning staff within 60 days of the adoption of this Growth Management Plan
amendment and a finding of compliance from the Department of Community Affairs.
The purpose of the meeting will be to establish a mutually acceptable vision statement for
j\ctivity Center "It 9. The Interchange Master Plan shall be adopted by Resolution by the
Board of County Commissioners. and to the implementing provisions adopted into the
Land Development Code. j\ll rezones thereafter shall meet the intent of the vision
statement.
Subsequent to the developmeFlt of the vision statement, All new projects within Activity
Center #9 are encouraged to have a unified plan of development in the form of a Planned
Unit Development. The mixture of uses allowed in Interchange Activity Center # 9 shall
include all land uses allowed in the Mixed Use Activity Centers; additionally. the full
array of commercial uses; residential and non residential uses; institutional uses;
Business Park; and/or hotel/motel uses at a density consistent ',vith the Land Deyelopment
~ industrial uses shall be allowed in the northeast, south'.vest and southeast quadrants
of 1-75 and Collier Boulevard. and in the southwest quadrant of Collier and Davis
Boulevards. The mix and intensity of land uses shall meet the intent of the vision
statement and be defined during the rezoning process. The above allowed uses
notwithstanding. entire Interchange f...etivity Cent-er is eligible for up to 100% of the
entire acreage to be developed for any of the uses referenced abo'le, except commercial
zoning the maximum amount of commercial acreage shall not exceed 55% of the total
acreage (632.5 ac.) of Interchange Activity Center # 9. The factors to consider during
revie';l of a rezone petition shall be compliance ','lith the vision statement and those
included for the Mixed Use 11m Activity Center. The actual mix of uses shall be
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determined during the rezoning process based on consideration of the same factors listed
under the Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict. and based on the adopted IMP.
For residential-only development, if a project is located within the boundaries of an
Interchange Activity Center, which is not within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict
and not '.vithin the Estates Designation, up to 16 residential units per gross acre may be
allowed permitted. If such a project is located within the boundaries of an Interchange
Activity Center which is within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict. eligible density
shall be as allowed by that Subdistrict. For a residential-only project located partially
within and partially outside of an Activity Center. the density accumulated from the
Activity Center portion of the project This density may be distributed throughout the
project, including any portion located outside of the boundary of the L\ctivity Center.
Mixed-use developments - whether consisting of residential units located above
commercial uses. in an attached building. or in a freestanding building - are allowed and
encouraged within Interchange Activity Centers. Such mixed-use projects are intended to
be developed at a human-scale. pedestrian-oriented. and interconnected with adjacent
projects - whether commercial or residential. Street. pedestrian pathway and bike lane
interconnections with adiacent properties. where possible and practicable. are
encouraged. Density for such a project is calculated based upon the gross project acreage
within the Activity Center. If such a project is located within the boundaries of an
Interchange Activity Center which is not within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict.
the eligible density is sixteen dwelling units per acre. If such a project is located within
the boundaries of a Mixed Use Activity Center which is within the Urban Residential
Fringe Subdistrict. eligible density shall be as allowed by that Subdistrict. For a project
located partially within and partially outside of an Activity Center. and the portion within
an Activity Center is developed as mixed use. the density accumulated from the Activity
Center portion of the project shall not be distributed outside of the Activity Center.
Based on the unique location and function of Interchange Activity Centers, some
Industrial land uses - those that serve regional markets and derive specific benefit when
located in the Interchange Activity Centers:. shall be allowed in the Activity Center
quadrants previously identified. These uses shall be limited to: manufacturing.
warehousing. storage. and distribution. , pro'/ided During the rezone process. each such
use shall be is- reviewed to determine if it will and found to be compatible with existing
and approved land uses. Industrial uses shall be limited to: manufacturing, '.varehousing,
storage, and distribution.
The following conditions shall be required to ensure compatibility of Industrial land uses
with other commercial, rcsidefltial and/or institutional land uses allowed in the
Interchange Activity Centers; to maintain the appearance of these Interchange Activity
Centers as gateways to the community; and to mitigate any adverse impacts caused by
noise, glare or fumes to the adjacent property owners. The Planned Unit Development
and/or rezoning ordinance shall contain specific language regarding the permitted
Industrial land uses, compatibility requirements, and development standards consistent
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with the following conditions. Site:.specific development details will benreviewed during
the Site Development Plan review process.
a. Landscaping, buffering and/or berming shall be installed along the Interstate;
b. Fencing shall be wooden or masonry;
f..:. Wholesale and storage uses shall not be permitted immediately adjacent to the
right-of-way of the Interstate;
d. Central water and sewage systems shall be required;
e. Ingress and egress shall be consistent with State Access Management Plans, as
applicable;
L. No direct access to the Interstate right-of-way shall be permitted;
&. Joint access and frontage roads shall be established when frontage is not adequate
to meet the access spacing requirements of the Access Control Policy, Activity
Center Access Management Plan provisions, or State Access Management Plans,
as applicable;
h. Access points and median openings shall be designed to provide adequate turning
radii to accommodate truck traffic and to minimize the need for U-turn
movements;
1.:. The developer shall be responsible to provide all necessary traffic improvements
to include traffic signals, turn lanes, deceleration lanes, and other improvements
deemed necessary - as determined through the rezoning process; and.
1. A maximum floor area ratio (FAR) for the designated Industrial land uses
component of the projects shall be established at 0.45.
3. LivingstonlPine Ridge Commercial Infill Subdistrict: [Revised text, page 46]
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a. Southeast Quadrant
If permitted by the South Florida Water Management District, emergency access
to the North Naples Fire District fire station located immediately east of the
property will be provided improving response times to all properties located south
along Livingston Road. Interconnection to adjacent abutting properties
immediately to the South and immediately to the East will be studied and
provided if deemed feasible, as a part of the rezoning action relating to the subject
property.
Building height is limited to one story with a 35 foot maximum for all retail and
general commercial uses. General and medical office uses are limited to three
stories with a 50 foot maximum height. Any project developed in this Quadrant
may be comprised of any combination of retail commercial and/or office uses,
provided that the total square footage does not exceed 125,000 square feet.
A minimum 50-foot buffer of existing native vegetation will be preserved along
all project boundaries located adjacent to abutting areas zoned agricultural.
b. Northwest Quadrant
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The feasibility of interconnecti8ns to the adjacent abutting properties to the North
and West will be considered and, if deemed feasible, will be required during the
rezoning of the subject property.
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4. Business Park Subdistrict: [No change to text, page 46]
5. Research and Technology Park Subdistrict: [No change to text, page 46]
6. Livingston RoadlEatonwood Lane Commercial Infill Subdistrict: [No
change to text, page 48]
7. Livingston Road Commercial Infill Subdistrict: [No change to text, page 48]
8. Commercial Mixed Use Subdistrict:
48,48.1]
[Relocated text, Revised text, pages
The purpose of this Subdistrict is to encourage the development and re-development of
commercially zoned properties with a mix of residential and commercial uses. The
residential uses may be located above commercial uses, in an attached building, or in a
freestanding building. Such mixed-use projects are intended to be developed at a human-
scale, pedestrian-oriented, and interconnected with adjacent abutting projects - whether
commercial or residential. 'Nithin one year of the effective date of this Subdistrict, the
Land Development Code shall be amended, as necessary, to implement de'.'eloping
pursuant to the regulation governing this Subdistrict. This Subdistrict is allowed in the
Urban Commercial District subiect to the standards and criteria set forth under the
Commercial Mixed Use Subdistrict in the Urban Mixed Use District.
Projects utilizing this Subdistrict shall comply with the follo',Ving standards and criteria:
1. This Subdistrict is applicable to the C I through C 3 zoning districts, and to
commercial PUDs and the commercial component of mixed use PUDs where
those commercial uses are comparable to those found in the C 1 through C 3
zoning districts.
2. Commercial uses and de'v'elopment standards shall be in accordance with the
commercial zoning district on the subject property.
3. Residential density is calculated based upon the gross commercial project
acreage. For property in the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict, density shall be
as limited by that Subdistrict. For property not ,;,'ithin the Urban Residential
Fringe Subdistrict but within the Coastal High Hazard ,<,\rea, density shall be
limited to four dwelling units per acre. For property not \vithin the Urban
Residential Fringe Subdistrict and not within the Coastal High Hazard ,\rea,
density shall be limited to sixteen d'.velling units per acre.
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4. In the case of residential l:1ses }orated within a building attached to a commercial
building or in the case of a freestanding residential building, building square feet
and acreage devoted to residential uses shall not exceed seyenty percent (70%) of
the gross building square footage and acreage of the project.
5. Street, pedestrian patlr:lay and bike lane interconnections with adjacent
properties, ':lhere possible and practicable, are encouraged.
9.
Livingston RoadN eterans
Subdistrict:
Memorial Boulevard Commercial Infill
[No changes to text, page 48.1]
19. LiviBgstanlRadia Road Cam.mereial IBfill Sabdistriet: [Relocated text, pages
48.1, 48.2]
This Subdistrict consists of .1 5.0 acres located at the northwest comer of the intersection
of Livingston Road and Radio Road.
This Subdistrict allows for those permitted and conditional uses set forth in Commercial
Intermediate Zoning District (C 3) of the Collier County Land De'lelopment Code,
Ordinance 91 102, in effect as of the effecti'le date of adoption of this Subdistrict.
(1\dopted October 26, 2001 by Ordinance No. 2001 71) Ho',vever, the following
conditional uses shall not be permitted:
1. /\.musements and recreation services (Groups 7911, 7922 community theaters
only, 7933, 7993, 7999 boat rental, miniature golf coursc, bicycle and moped
rental, rental of beach chairs and accessories only.)
2. Homeless shelters, as defined by the Land De'lelopment Code.
3. Social Services (8322 83990)
1. Soup kitchens, as defined by the Land Development Code.
To encourage mixed use projects, this Subdistrict also permits residential development,
\vhen located in a mixed use building (residential uses O'leT commercial uses). Such
residential de'lelopment is alloYled at a maximum density of 16 d'.velling units per acre;
the gross acreage of the project is used in calculating residential density.
The purpose of this Subdistrict is to pro'lide services, including retail uses, to surrounding
residential areas within a conyenicnt travel distance to the subject propcrty. These uses
are not an entitlement, nor is the maximum density for residential uses in a mixed use
building. Such uses, and residential density, v,ill be further evaluated at the time of
rezoning approyal to insure appropriateness in relation to surrounding properties.
The maximum dcvclopment intensity allov/ed is 50,000 square feet of building area for
commcrcial uses with a maximum height of three (3) stories, not to exceed 35 feet.
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Howe'ler, for mixed use buildings fuose containiRg r-esidential uses oyer commercial
uses the maximum height is four (1) st{)ries, not to exceed 45 feet. .'\ccess to the
property withiR the Subdistrict may be permitted from Radio Road, Market A'y'enue and
Liyingston Road. .'\ny access to Livingston Road shall be limited to right in, right out
access. Further, access shall be consistent with the Collier County .^"cccss Management
Policy iR effect at the time of either rezoning or SDP applicatioR, whicheyer policy is the
more restricti'y'c.
10 n. Vanderbilt Beach Road Neighborhood Commercial Subdistrict [Renumber,
revise text - 5th paragraph, pages 48.2, 48.3]
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At the time of rezoning of Parcel 2, the developer shall provide restrictions
and standards to insure that uses and hours of operation are compatible with
surrounding land uses. Permitted uses such as assisted living facilities,
independent living facilities for persons over the age of 55, continuing care
retirement communities. and nursing homes, shall be restricted to a
maximum of 200 units and a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.6. The
developer of Parcel 2 shall provide a landscape buffer along the eastern
property line, adjacent to abutting the Wilshire Lakes PUD, at a minimum
width of thirty (30) feet. At the time of rezoning, the developer shall
incorporate a detailed landscape plan for that portion of the property
fronting Vanderbilt Beach Road as well as that portion along the eastern
property line, adjacent to abutting the Wilshire Lakes PUD.
11. Goodlette/Pine Ride:e Commercial Infill Subdistrict:
text, after page 41]
[Relocated, revised
This S~ubdistrict consists of 31 acres and is located at the northeast quadrant of two
major arterial roadways. Pine Ridge Road and Goodlette-Frank Road. In addition to lIses
~nerall v allowed in the Urban desi!?nation PlaH->- :J4he intent of the GoodlettelPine Ridge
Commercial Infill Subdistrict is to provide shopping. personal services and employment
for the surroundin~ residential areas within a convenient travel distance. The S~ubdistrict
is intended to be compatible with the neighboring Pine Ridge Middle School and nearby
residential development and therefore. emphasis will be placed on common buildin~
architecture. signage. landscape design and site accessibility for pedestrians and
bicyclists. as well as motor vehicles.
Access to the GoodlettelPine Ridge Commercial Infill Subdistrict may feature a
signalized traffic access point on Goodlette-Frank Road. which may provide for access to
the neighboring Pine Ridge Middle School. Other site access locations will be designed
consistent with the Collier County access management criteria.
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Development intensity within the Subdistrict will be limited to single-story retail
commercial uses. while professional or medical related offices, including financial
institutions. may occur in three-story buildings. A maximum of 275.000 square feet of
gross leasable area for retail commercial and office and financial institution development
may occur within this Subdistrict. Retail commercial uses shall be limited to a maximum
of 125,000 square feet of gross leasable area on the south +/- 23 acres. No individual
retail tenant may exceed 65.000 square feet of gross leasable area.
Unless otherwise required by the South Florida Water Management District. the .87 +/-
acre wetland area located on the northeastern portion of the site will be preserved.
-GD. Urban - Industrial District: [Remove hyphen from title, no changes to text,
page 51]
1. Business Park Subdistrict: [No change to text, page 51]
2. Research and Technology Park Subdistrict: [No change to text, page 51]
II. AGRICULTURALIRURAL DESIGNATION: [No change to text, page 52]
A. AgriculturallRural - Mixed Use District: [Remove hyphen from title,
Relocate text of sub-paragraph g., pages 53, 54]
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g. Existing units approved for the Fiddler's Creek DRI may be reallocated to those
parts of Sections 18 and 19, TO':lllship 51 South, Range 27 East added to Fiddler's
Creek DRI together ':lith part of Section 29, To',vnship 51 South, Range 27 East,
at a density greater than 1 unit per 5 gross acres provided that no flew units are
added to the 6,000 previously approyed units, which rcsults in a gross density of
1.6 units per acre for the Fiddler's Creek DRI; and further provided that no
residential units shall be located on that part of Section 29 within the Fiddler's
Creek DRI; and further provided that S01:lth Florida Water Management District
jurisdictional v/etlands impacted by the DRI in said Sections do not exceed 10
aere&:-
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e. The project is located on an arterial or collector roadway as identified in
the Traffic Circulation Transportation Element; and
B. Rural Fringe Mixed Use District: [No changes to text, page 54]
1. Transfer of Development Rights (TDR), and Sending, Neutral, and Receiving
Designations: [No changes to text, page 55]
A) Receiving Lands:
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5. Allowable Uses:
u) Travel trailer recreational vehicle parks, provided the following criteria are
met:
1) The subject site is adjacent to abutting an existing travel trailer recreational
vehicle park site; and,
2) The subject site is no greater than 100% the size of the existing
adjacent abutting park site.
B) Neutral Lands:
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s) Existing units approved for the Fiddler's Creek DRI may be reallocated to those
parts of Sections 18 and 19, Township 51 South. Range 27 East added to Fiddler's
Creek DRI together with part of Section 29. Township 51 South, Range 27 East.
at a density greater than 1 unit per 5 gross acres provided that no new units are
added to the 6,000 previously approved units. which results in a gross density of
1.6 units per acre for the Fiddler's Creek DR!; and further provided that no
residential units shall be located on that part of Section 29 within the Fiddler's
Creek DR!; and further provided that South Florida Water Management District
jurisdictional wetlands impacted by the DRI in said Sections do not exceed 10
acres.
C)
Sending Lands:
[No changes to text, pages 62, 63, 64]
D)
Additional TDR Provisions:
{Revised text, first paragraph, page 65]
'Nithin one year of adoption of this plan amEmdment, Collier County will amend has
amended its land development regulations to adopt a formal process for authorizing and
tracking the Transfer of Development Rights. This process will include~ , at a minimum
the following provisions:
2. Buffers Adjacent to Major Public Rights-of-way: [No changes to text, page
65]
3. Rural Villages: [Revised text, pages 66,67,68,69]
C) Rural Village Sizes and Density:
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c) Additional density between the minimum and maximum amounts
established herein may be achieved through any of the following,
either individually or in combination:
1) Additional TDR Credits.
2) TDR Bonus Credits.
3) A 0.5 unit bonus for each unit that is providedfor lower income
residents and for entry level and workforce buyers beyond that
required in paragraph G)2.. below.
4) A density bonus of no more than 10% of the maximum density per
acre allowed for each additional acre of native vegetation
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preserved exceeding the minimum preservation requirements set
forth in Policy 6.1.2 of the CCME.
5) A density bonus of no more than 10% of the maximum density per
acre as provided in Policy 6.2.5(6)b.:. of the CCME.
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G) As part of the development of Rural Village provisions, land development
regulations shall identify specific design and development standards for
residential, commercial and other uses. These standards shall protect and promote
a Rural Village character and shall include requirements for parks, greens,
squares, and other public places. In addition to the public spaces required as
a part of a Village Center or Neighborhood Center. Rural Villages shall
incorporate a Village Park and neighborhood parks. In addition, the following
shall be addressed:
1. Rural Village, Village Center and neighborhood design guidelines and
development standards.
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· Interconnection between the Rural Village and adjacent abutting
developments shall be encouraged.
2. Specific allocations for land uses including residential, commercial and
other non-residential uses within Rural Villages, shall include, but are not
limited to:
· A mixture of housing types, including single-family attached and
detached, as well as multi-family. A minimum of 0.2 units per acre
shall be affordable-workforce housine orovided for those earnina less
than or eaual to 100% of the median household income for Collier County. of
which at least 0.1 units {Jer acre shall be affordable-workforce
housine orovided for those earning less than or eaual to 80% of the
median household income for Collier CounG'.,. Proiects orovidinQ
affordable-workforce hHousing bevond the reauired minimum
number that is tJr€lvided f~r Iw.rer in€€Ime relllidents and wr entry
le','el and v:€Irhforee bUj'HS shall receive a credit of 0.5 units for each
unit constructed beyond the required minimum number. Collier
County shall develop, as part of the Rural Village Overlay, a
methodology for determining the rental and fee-simple market rates
that will qualify for such a credit, and a system for tracking such
credits.
4. Exemptions from the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Development
Standards: [No changes to text, pages 69,70]
c. Rural - Industrial District: [Remove hyphen from title, revise text, page 70]
The Rural - Industrial District, which encompasses approximately 900 acres of existing
industrial areas outside of Urban designated areas, is intended, and shall be reserved, for
industrial type uses, subject to the Interim Development Pro';isions. Besides basic
Industrial uses, limited commercial uses are permitted. Retail commercial uses are
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prohibited, except as accessory to Industrial uses. The C-5 Commercial Zoning District
on the perimeter of lands designated Rural - Industrial District, as of October 1997, shall
be deemed consistent with this Land Use District. All industrial areas shall have direct
access to a road classified as an arterial or collector in the Traffic Circulation
Transportation Element, or access may be provided via a local road that does not service
a predominately residential area. No new industrial land uses shall be permitted in the
Area of Critical State Concern. For the purposes of interpreting this policy, oil and gas
exploration, drilling, and production ("oil extraction and related processing") shall not be
deemed to be industrial land uses and shall continue to be regulated by all applicable
federal, state, and local laws. Intensities of use shall be those related to:
D. Rural - Settlement Area District: [Remove hyphen from title, revise text,
page 70]
This District consists of Sections 13, 14,23, 24, and a portion of 22, Township 48 South,
Range 27 East (the former North Golden Gate Subdivision), which was zoned and platted
between 1967 and 1970. In settlement of a lawsuit pertaining to the permitted uses of
this property, this property has been "vested" for the types of land uses specified in that
certain "PUD by Settlement" zoning granted by the County as referenced in that certain
SETTLEMENT AND ZONING AGREEMENT dated the 27th day of January, 1986.
This Settlement Area is encompassed by the commonly known as Orangetree PUD and
Orange Blossom Ranch PUD. Refer to the Golden Gate Area Master Plan for allowable
permitted uses and standards.
III.
ESTATES DESIGNATION:
[No changes to text, page 71]
IV.
CONSERVATION DESIGNATION:
[No changes to text, pages 71, 72]
V. OVERLAYS AND SPECIAL FEATURES: [No changes to heading, page
73]
A. Area of Critical State Concern Overlay: [Revised text, pages 73, 74, 75]
The Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC) was established by the 1974
Florida Legislature. The Critical Area is displayed on the Future Land Use Map as an
overlay area. The Critical Area encompasses lands designated Conservation,
AgriculturallRural, Estates and Urban (Port of the Islands, Plantation Island and
Copeland). The ACSC regulations notwithstanding. there is an existing Development
Agreement between Port of the Islands. Inc. and the State of Florida Department of
Community Affairs. approved in July 1985, which regulates land uses in the Port of the
Islands Urban area; and, there is an Agreement between the Board of County
Commissioners and the Florida Department of Community Affairs. approved in April
2005, pertaining to development in Plantation Island. Chokoloskee is excluded from the
Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern. All Development Orders within the Critical
Area shall comply with Chapter 28-25, Florida Administrative Code, "Boundary and
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Regulations for the Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern". Those regulations
include the following:
B. North Belle Meade Overlay:
77,78,79,80]
[No changes to text, pages 75, 76,
Planning Considerations
d. Red Cockaded Woodpeckers (RCW)
*RCW nesting and foraging habitat has been mapped and used to delineate areas that are
appropriately designated as Sending Lands sbaH be mapped aRd protected from land use
activities \vithin SEmdiflg Lands, and Section 24 desigflated Ne1:ltral Lands. .^..ltbough
RCW Resting and foraging habitat shall be mapped within all Seflding areas within the
NBM Overlay, tbis shall be accomplished by a study specific to Section 24 oOflducted by
Collier County within one year of the effecti';e date of the NBM O';erlay. Within Section
2~, the Nel.:ltraJ designatioR may be adjusted based upon the fiRdings of the updated RCW
Resting and fDFaging habitat stl.:ldy.
C. Natural Resource Protection Area Overlay: [No changes to text, pages 80, 81]
D. Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay: [Revised text, as noted below]
Policy 1.15 [Revised text, page 85]
Land becomes designated as an SRA upon the adoption of a resolution by the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approving the petition by the property
owner seeking such designation. Any change in the residential density or non-residential
intensity of land use on a parcel of land located within a SRA shall be specified in the
resolution reflecting the total number of transferable Credits assigned to the parcel of
land. Density and intensity within the RLSA or within an SRA shall not be increased
beyond the Baseline Standards except through the provisions of the Stewardship Credit
System, the Affordable-workforce Housing Density Bonus as referenced in the Density
Rating System of the FLUE, and the density and intensity blending provision of the
Immokalee Area Master Plan.
Policy 4.7
[Revised text, page 93]
There are four specific forms of SRA permitted within the Overlay. These are Towns,
Villages, Hamlets, and Compact Rural Development (CRD). The Characteristics of
Towns, Villages, Hamlets, and CRD are set forth in Attachment C and are generally
described in Policies 4.7.1, 4.7.2, 4.7.3 and 4.7.4. Collier County shall establish more
specific regulations, guidelines and standards within the LDC Stewardship District to
guide the design and development of SRAs to include innovative planning and
development strategies as set forth in Chapter 163.3177 (11), F.S. and 01-5.006(5)(1).
The size and base density of each form shall be consistent with the standards set forth on
Attachment C. The maximum base residential density as set forth in Attachment C may
only be exceeded through the density blending process as set forth in density and
intensity blending provision of the Immokalee Area Master Plan or through the
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affordable-workforce housing density bonus as referenced in the Density Rating
System of the Future Land Use Element. The base residential density is calculated by
dividing the total number of residential units in a SRA by the overall area therein. The
base residential density does not restrict net residential density of parcels within a SRA.
The location, size and density of each SRA will be determined on an individual basis
during the SRA designation review and approval process. In Towns and Villages. a
minimum of 0.2 units per acre of the base residential density shall be affordable-
workforce housinl! orovided for those earn in!:! less than or equal to 100% of the median
household income for Collier County. of which at least 0.1 units per acre shall be
affordable-workforce housinl! orovided for those earnin!:! less than or equal to 80% of
the median household income for Collier County.
Policy 4.7.1
[Revised text, page 94]
Towns are the largest and most diverse form of SRA, with a full range of housing types
and mix of uses. A minimum of 0.2 units per acre of the base residential density shall be
affordable-workforce housinl! orovided for those earning less than or equal to lOor+ of
the median household income for Collier County. of which at least 0.1 units per acre shall
be affordable-workforce housinl! provided for those earninQ: less than or eaual to 80c;;)
Q[Jb~II1~,-!!t12Q_lJ~iLi!l~e for Collier County. Towns have urban level services
and infrastructure wffieh that support development that is compact, mixed use, human
scale, and provides a balance of land uses to reduce automobile trips and increase
livability. Towns shall be not less than 1,000 acres or more than 4,000 acres and are
comprised of several villages and/or neighborhoods that have individual identity and
character. Towns shall have a mixed-use town center that will serve as a focal point for
community facilities and support services. Towns shall be designed to encourage
pedestrian and bicycle circulation by including an interconnected sidewalk and pathway
system serving all residential neighborhoods. Towns shall have at least one community
park with a minimum size of 200 square feet per dwelling unit in the Town.
Towns shall also have parks or public green spaces within neighborhoods. Towns shall
include both community and neighborhood scaled retail and office uses, in a ratio as
provided in Policy 4.15. Towns may also include those compatible corporate office and
light industrial uses as those permitted in the Business Park and Research and
Technology Park Subdistricts of the FLUE. Towns shall be the preferred location for the
full range of schools, and to the extent possible, schools and parks shall be located
adjac0flt to abutting each other to allow for the sharing of recreational facilities. Design
criteria for Towns shall be included in the LDC Stewardship District. Towns shall not be
located within the ACSC.
Policy 4.7.2
[Revised text, page 94]
Villages are primarily residential communities with a diversity of housing types and mix
of uses appropriate to the scale and character of the particular village. A minimum of 0.2
units per acre of the base residential density shall be affordable-workforce housinl!
provided JO}" th()se earnif!gIessthan or eaua110 IO~)% of themedian J10usehqld income
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for Collier Countv. of which at least 0.1 units per acre shall be affordable-workforce
housiml orovided for those earnin~ less than or equal to 80% of the median household
income for Collier County:.. Villages shall be not less than 100 acres or more than 1,000
acres. Villages are comprised of residential neighborhoods and shall include a mixed-use
village center to serve as the focal point for the community's support services and
facilities. Villages shall be designed to encourage pedestrian and bicycle circulation by
including an interconnected sidewalk and pathway system serving all residential
neighborhoods. Villages shall have parks or public green spaces within neighborhoods.
Villages shall include neighborhood scaled retail and office uses, in a ratio as provided in
Policy 4.15. Villages are an appropriate location for a full range of schools. To the extent
possible, schools and parks shall be located adjacent to abutting each other to allow for
the sharing of recreational facilities. Design criteria for Villages shall be included in the
LDC Stewardship District.
Policy 4.16
[Revised text, pages 97 -98]
A SRA shall have adequate infrastructure available to serve the proposed development,
or such infrastructure must be provided concurrently with the demand. The level of
infrastructure provided will depend on the form of SRA development, accepted civil
engineering practices, and LDC requirements. The capacity of infrastructure necessary to
serve the SRA at build-out must be demonstrated during the SRA designation process.
Infrastructure to be analyzed includes transportation, potable water, wastewater, irrigation
water, stormwater management, and solid waste. Transportation infrastructure is
discussed in Policy 4.14. Centralized or decentralized community water and wastewater
utilities are required in Towns, Villages, and those CRDs exceeding one hundred (1001
acres in size. and may be required in CRDs that are one hundred (100) acres or less in
size. depending upon the permitted uses approved within the CRD. Centralized or
decentralized community water and wastewater utilities shall be constructed, owned,
operated and maintained by a private utility service, the developer, a Community
Development District, the Immokalee Water Sewer Service District, Collier County, or
other governmental entity. Innovative alternative water and wastewater treatment
systems such as decentralized community treatment systems shall not be prohibited by
this policy provided that they meet all applicable regulatory criteria. Individual potable
water supply wells and septic systems, limited to a maximum of 100 acres of any Town,
Village or CRD of 100 acres are permitted on an interim basis until services from a
centralized/decentralized community system are available. Individual potable water
supply wells and septic systems are permitted in Hamlets and may be permitted in CRDs
of 100 acres or less in size.
Policy 4.18
[Revised text, page 98]
The SRA will be planned and designed to be fiscally neutral or positive to Collier County
at the horizon year based on a costlbenefit fiscal impact analysis model acceptable to or
as may be adopted by the County. The BCC may grant exceptions to this policy to
accommodate affordable-workforce housing, as it deems appropriate. Techniques that
may promote fiscal neutrality such as Community Development Districts, and other
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special districts, shall be encouraged:- At a minimum, the analysis shall consider the
following public facilities and services: transportation, potable water, wastewater,
irrigation water, stormwater management, solid waste, parks, law enforcement, and
schools. Development phasing, developer contributions and mitigation, and other
public/private partnerships shall address any potential adverse impacts to adopted levels
of service standards.
Policy 5.6[Revised text, page 102, 103, 104]
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3.e. The County shall separate preserved wetlands from other land uses with
appropriate buffering requirements. The County shall require a minimum 50-foot
vegetated upland buffer adjacent to abutting a natural water body, and for other
wetlands a minimum 25-foot vegetated upland buffer adjaccnt to abutting to the
wetland. A structural buffer may be used in conjunction with a vegetative buffer
that would reduce the vegetative buffer width by 50%. A structural buffer shall
be required adjacent to abutting wetlands where direct impacts are allows.
Wetland buffers shall conform to the following standards:
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3.f.ii. Loss of storage or conveyance volume resulting from direct impacts to
wetlands shall be compensated for by providing an equal amount of storage or
conveyance capacity on site and within or adjacent to abutting the impacted
wetland.
E.
Airport Noise Area Overlay:
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F. Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay:
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4. Properties with access to US-41 East are allowed a maximum density of 12
residential units per acre. In order to be eligible for this higher density, the
project must be integrated into a mixed-use development with access to existing
neighborhoods and adjoining commercial properties and comply with the
standards identified in Paragraph #~ 9, below, except for mixed use projects
developed within the "mini triangle" catalyst project site as identified on the
Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay Map. The "mini triangle"
project site is eligible for the maximum density of 12 units per acre, with
development standards as contained in the Gateway Triangle Mixed Use District
zoning overlay. adopted February 28, 2006 (Ordinance No. 2006- ) te----l3e
approved by the Board of County Commissioners at a later time. For projects that
do not comply with the requirements for this density increase, their density is
limited to that allowed by the Density Rating System and applicable FLUE
Policies, except as may be limited by a future zoning overlay.
5. Properties with access to Bayshore Drive, as identified in the Bayshore Drive
Mixed Use Zoning Overlay District, are allowed a maximum density of 12
residential units per acre. In order to be eligible for this higher density, the
property must meet the specific development standards that 'Jlill apply to
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residefltial and mixed use development along the Eayshore Drive corridor, and
proiect must be integrated into a mixed-use development with access to existing
neighborhoods and adioining commercial properties and must comply with the
standards identified in Paragraph #~9, below. For projects that do not comply
with the requirements for this density increase, their density is limited to that
allowed by the Density Rating System and applicable FLUE Policies, except as
may be limited by a future zoning overlay.
6. The Eayshore Drive ZOfling Overlay 'Hill be de'ieloped aad adopted into the Lafld
Deyelopment Code ifl the preseflt or next available amendment cycle. Expaflsion
of existing commercial zoning bOl:lfldaries along Bayshore Dri'ie within the
Eayshore Drive Mixed Use Zoning Overlay District will not be allowed until the
zoniflg overlay is in place. Non commercially zoned properties within the
Bayshore Driye Mixed Use Zoning Overlay District may be eligible for in fill,
low intensity commercial development pro'lided they meet the criteria listed
below.
a. If one par-cel in the proposed project abl:lts commercial zoning on one side,
the commercial zOfling may be applied for the entire project site. The
following requirements must be met: joint access and/or yehinllar
interconnection; pcdestrian interconnection; and the entire project site
must comply ':lith Division 2.8 of the Land Developmeflt Code, as may be
modified by the Eayshore Drive Mixed Use ZOfling Overlay.
b. The depth of a par-cel for 'which commercial zoning is sought may exceed
the depth of the abuttiflg commercially zOfled property. i\deql:late bl:lffers
must be provided between the commercial uses and nOfl commercial uses
and non commercial zoning.
c. The project must be compatible '.'lith existing lafld uses and permitted
future land uses on surrounding properties.
+~. For pParcels currently within the boundaries of Mixed Use Activity Center #16..
land uses will continue to be governed by the Mixed Use Activity Center
Subdistrict. A zoning overlay may be developed for these properties within the
Mixed Use Activity Center to provide specific development standards.
&1. Existing zoning districts for some properties within the Bayshore/Gateway
Triangle Redevelopment Overlay allow uses, densities and development standards
that are inconsistent with the uses, densities and development standards allowed
within this Overlay. These properties are allowed to develop and redevelop in
accordance with their existing zoning until such time as a zoning overlay is
adopted which may limit such uses, densities and development standards.
9~. To qualify for 12 dwelling units per acre, as provided for in paragraphs #4 and #5
above, mixed use projects within the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Redevelopment
Overlay must comply with the following standards:
a. Buildings containing only commercial uses are limited to a maximum
height of three stories.
b. Buildings containing only residential uses are limited to a maximum
height of three stories except such buildings are allowed a maximum
height of four stories if said residential buildings are located in close
proximity to US-41.
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c. Buildings containing mixed use (residential uses over commercial uses)
are limited to a maximum height of four stories.
d. Hotels/motels will be limited to a maximum height of four stories.
e. For purposes of this Overlay, each building story may be up to 14 feet of
building in height shall be considered one story for the first floor only.
f. For mixed-use buildings, commercial uses are permitted on the first two
stories only.
g. Each building containing commercial uses only is limited to a maximum
building footprint of 20,000 square feet gross floor area.
h. One or more zoning overlays may be adopted which may include more
restrictive standards than listed above in Paragraphs a -g.
W2.. For all properties outside of the Coastal High Hazard ,'\rea, any eligible density
bonuses, as provided in the Density Rating System, are in addition to the eligible
density provided herein. However. I<for properties within the Coastal High
Hazard Area (CHHA), only the affordable housing said density bonuses,.--as-
pro'iided in the Density Ratiflg System, shall be limited to one dwelling unit per
acre is allowed in addition to the eligible density provided herein. For all
properties, the maximum density allowed is that specified under Density
Conditions in the Density Rating System.
-1-!-1O. A maximum of 388 dwelling units are permitted to be utilized in this Overlay for
density bonuses, as provided in paragraphs #4 and #5 above.1 for that portion of
the Overlay lying within the CHHA only. , except that 156 dwelliFlg units with
direct access to US 11 East shall not be counted towards this 388 dwelling unit
limitation. These This 388 dwelling units density bonus pool correspond~ with
the number of dwelling units previously entitled to to be rezoned from the
botanical gardens sites prior to their rezone in 2003 to establish the Naples
Botanical Gardens PUD. The "mini triangle" catalyst project is not subject to this
density bonus pool. , as provided for below, resulting in a shift of d':;elling units
within the CHH,'\. There is no such density bonus limitation for that portion of
the Overlay lyiflg outside of the CHH,^~.
-l-2-11. The Botanical Garden, Inc. properties located in Section 23, Township 50 South.1
afl:d Range 25 East.1 and shown on the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle
Redevelopment Overlay Map, shall be limited to non-residential uses except for
caretaker, dormitory, and other housing integrally related to the Botanical Garden
or other institutional and/or recreational open space uses.
13. Vlithin one year of the effective date of this amondment establishing the
Bayshore/Gatev;ay Triangle Redevelopment Ovorlay, the properties to be
developed '.vith a botanical garden or other non residential use, '.vill be rezoned
from the present 388 residential zoning districts to a non residential zoning
district(s). No portion of the dv.elling unit density bonl:lses '.vithifl the CHH,'\ can
be utilized ufltil a corresponding number of dwelling units has been rezoned from
the botanical gardens site(s), as provided for above.
G. Urban-Rural Fringe Transition Zone Overlay: [No changes to text, pages
108 - 110]
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H.
Coastal Hie:h Hazard Area: -
[New text, page 110]
Policy 12.2.5 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element (CCME) defines the
Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA). The CHHA boundary is depicted on the Future
Land Use Map: all lands lying seaward of that boundary are within the CHHA. New
rezones to permit mobile home development parks and subdivisions shall not be allowed
within the CHHA. The Density Rating System limits density within the CHHA to a
maximum of 4 dwelling units per gross acre. The Capital Improvement Element and
Conservation and Coastal Management Element both contain policies pertaining to the
expenditure of public funds for public facilities within the CHHA.
ATTACHMENTS
[New text, page 110]
There are three Attachments to the Future Land Use Element. all pertaining to the Rural
Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) Overlay. as follows:
1. Attachment A. Collier County Rural Lands Stewardship Overlay. Stewardship
Credit Worksheet.
2. Attachment B. Collier County Rural Lands Stewardship Overlay. Land Use
Matrix.
3. Attachment C. Collier County RLSA Overlay. Stewardship Receiving Area
Characteristics.
FUTURE LAND USE MAP SERIES [Revise text, and re-Iocate maps within
FLUE text, page 111 and throughout FLUE document]
Add the names of all maps presently located throughout the FLUE text, modify the order
on this map list, and re-Iocate all FLUM maps presently interspersed throughout the text
to follow the text so that the complete FLUM series is located together at the end of the
FLUE document.
Future Land Use Map
Mixed Use & Interchange Activity Centers Maps
Properties Consistent by Policy (5.9, 5.10, 5.11) Maps
Collier Countv Natural Resourees Wetlands Map
Collier County Wellhead Protection Areas Map
Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay Map
Stewardship Overlay Map
Rural Lands Study Area Natural Resource Index Maps
North Belle Meade Overlay Map
Existing Public Educational Plants (Schools) and Ancillary Plants (Support
Facilities) Map
Existing Sites for Future Public Educational Plants and Ancillary Plants Map
Plantation Island Urban Area Map
Copeland Urban Area Map
Railhead Scrub Preserve - Conservation Designation Map
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Lely Mitigation Park - Conservation Designation Map
Urban - Rural Frine:e Transition Zone Overlay Map
Orane:e Blossom Mixed Use Subdistrict Map
Vanderbilt Beach/Collier Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict Map
Davis Boulevard/County Barn Road Mixed Use Subdistrict
GoodlettelPine Ridsze Commercial Inflll Subdistrict
Henderson Creek Mixed-Use Subdistrict
Bucklev Mixed-Use Subdistrict
LivinszstonlPine Ridsze Commercial Infill Subdistrict
Vanderbilt Beach Road Neiszhborhood Commercial Subdistrict
Livinszston RoadlEatonwood Lane Commercial Infill Subdistrict
Livinszston Road Commercial Infill Subdistrict
MAP/ATTACHMENT CHANGES:
1. Countywide Future Land Use Map:
a) Remove/delete Residential Density Bands from all Activity Centers - to
correlate with changes to Density Rating System.
b) Remove/delete Traffic Congestion Boundary - to correlate with changes
to Density Rating System.
c) Change Key Marco (Horr's Island) from Urban Coastal Fringe Subdistrict
to Incorporated Areas (gold color) - to reflect its annexation into City of
Marco Island. Similarly, change the surrounding islands within the city
limits of Marco Island to gold color.
d) Change the property at southeast corner of US-41 East and Sandpiper
Street (Sandpiper Village PUD aIkIa Ruffina) from Urban Coastal Fringe
Subdistrict to Incorporated Areas - to reflect its annexation into the City
of Naples.
e) Change color of Rural Industrial Subdistrict to dark gray - to distinguish
from the lighter gray denoting Urban Industrial.
n Chan~e Section 24. T49S. R26E from Neutral Lands to SendinQ Lands
based UDon results of the red-cockaded woodoecker nestinQ and foraQing
ll~'ilil_~Ly that \V_a~l1ired b-y the Overlay:.
g) Add missing link of Livingston Road between Vanderbilt Beach Road and
Immokalee Road.
h) Delete "Naples-" in the label "Naples-Immokalee Road".
i) New order of Subdistricts within Urban Mixed Use District:
1. Urban Residential Subdistrict
2. Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict
1. Urban Coastal Fringe Subdistrict
4. Business Park Subdistrict
5. Office and Infill Commercial Subdistrict
6. PUD Neighborhood Village Center Subdistrict
7. Residential Mixed Use Neighborhood Subdistrict
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8. Orange Blossom Mixed Use Subdistrict
9. Vanderbilt Beach/Collier Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict
10. Henderson Creek Mixed Use Subdistrict
11. Research and Technology Park Subdistrict
12. Buckley Mixed Use Subdistrict
13. Commercial Mixed Use Subdistrict
14. Davis Boulevard/County Barn Road Mixed Use Subdistrict
15. LivingstonlRadio Road Commercial Infm Subdistrict
16. Vanderbilt Beach Road Neighborhood Commercial Subdistrict.
j) New order of Subdistricts within Urban Commercial District:
1. Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict
2. Interchange Activity Center Subdistrict
3. LivingstonlPine Ridge Commercial Infm Subdistrict
4. Business Park Subdistrict
5. Research and Technology Park Subdistrict
6. Livingston RoadlEatonwood Lane Commercial Infm Subdistrict
7. Livingston Road Commercial Infm Subdistrict
8. Commercial Mixed Use Subdistrict
9. Livingston RoadlVeteran's Memorial Boulevard Commercial Infill
Subdistrict
10. GoodlettelPine Ridge Commercial Infill Subdistrict.
e) Add "Lands" to "Neutral" in map laeel legend so as to read "Neutral
Lands".
f) Modify FLUM Note as follows:
(3) The ,'\reas of Enyironmental Concern Overla-y is a general
representation of wetlands.
t4)ill The Conservation Designation is subject to change as areas are
acquired and may include out-parcels. The Future La-fld Use Map
Series identifies areas proposed for public acql:lisition.
~8:l The Future Land Use Map Series includes numerous maps in
addition to this countywide Future Land Use Map; these are listed at
the end of the Future Land Use Element text the following: Mixed Use
I Interchange ,^..ctiYity Centers; Properties Consistent By Policy and
Collier County Wetlands.
te1ill Refer to the Golden Gate Area Master Plan, and the Immokalee
Area Master Plan and the Marco Island Master Plan for Future Land
Use Maps of those communities.
2. Map FLUE-13 (Zoning Consistent by Policy):
a) Revise to exclude properties within City of Marco Island.
b) Correct San Marco Road from "S.R. 951" to C.R. 92".
3. North Belle Meade Overlay Map:
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a) Change Section 24, T49S, R26E from Neutral Lands to Sending Lands
based upon results of the red-cockaded woodpecker nesting and foraging
habitat study that was required by the Overlay.
b) Revise the legend to correct the spelling of "Receiving", and to add
"Sending" to "NRP A" so as to read "NRP A Sending".
4. Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay Map
a) Revise the boundary to exclude the property at southeast corner of US-41
East and Sandpiper Street (Sandpiper Village PUD aIkIa Ruffina) as it has
been annexed into the City of Naples.
5. Stewardshio Overlay Map
a) Add aooroved Stewardshio Receiyin~ Area (Aye Maria Town).
6. Attachment C, Collier County RLSA Overlay, Stewardship Receiving Area
Characteristics
a) Revise to require provision of affordable and workforce housing in Towns
and Villages.
EAR-FLUE cCPC FinaI3.24-QS
G: Comp, EAR Amendment Modifications, CCPC Final
dw3.24-QS
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2) Neighborhood Center S1:lbdistrict
5) Conditional Uses Subdistrict
6) Southern Golden Gate Estates Natural Reso1:lrce Protection .^..rea Overlay
Policy 1.1.3: [Revised text, page 5.1]
The AGRICULTURALIRURAL Future Land Use Designation shall include the
following Future Land Use District:
A. RURAL SETTLEMENT AREA DISTRICT
Policy 1.1.4:
[New text, page 7]
Overlays and Special Features shall include:
A. Southern Golden Gate Estates Natural Resource Protection Overlay
Policy 1.1.4 ~:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 7]
Conditional Use requests within Golden Gate Estates shall adhere to the guidelines
outlined in the Conditional Uses Subdistrict Description Section.
Policy I.I.S 6:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 7]
To obtain Conditional Use approval. a super majority vote (minimum of 4 votes) requests
shall be approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals County Commissioners shall be
required by a S1:lper Majority ( 1/5 vote).
Policy 1.1.6 Z:
[Renumbered, page 7]
Policy 1.1.+ ~:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 7]
The sites containing eXIstmg public educational plants and ancillary plants, ant the
undeveloped sites owned by the Collier County School Board for future public
educational plants and ancillary, within the GGAMP area, are depicted on the Future
Land Use Map Series in the countywide FLUE, and referenced in FLUE Policy 5.-14.12
and Intergovernmental Coordination Element Policy 1.2.6. All of these sites are subject
to the two Interlocal Agreements adopted in accordance with Sectional 163.3177 (6) (h)
and 163.31777, Florida Statutes, on May 15,2003 by the Collier County School Board
and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and subject to the
implementing land development regulations to be adopted. All future educational plants
and ancillary plants shall be allowed in zoning districts as set forth in FLUE Policy 5.-14
li
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OBJECTIVE 1.2:
[No change to text, page 7]
Policy 1.2.1:
[No change to text, page 7]
Policy 1.2.2:
[No change to text, page 7]
Policy 1.2.3:
[Revised text, page 7]
Consistent with Florida Chapter 89-169. Florida Administrative Code. Law #89 169, the
Florida Cities Water Compaay Governmental Utilities Authority or its successor shall
provide updated water and sewer service data to the Collier County Utilities Di'iision
Water & and Wastewater Authority on an annual basis.
Policy 1.2.4:
[Revised text, page 8]
Due to the continued use of individual septic systems and private wells within a densely
platted urban area, the Florida Cities v,'ater Company Governmental Utilities Authority,
or its successor. is encouraged to expand their sewer and water service area to include all
of that area known as Golden Gate City at the earliest possible time.
OBJECTIVE 1.3:
[Revised text, page 8]
The County shall continue to protect and preserve the valuable natural resources within
the Golden Gate ~ area in accordance with the Objectives and Policies contained
within Goals 6 and 7 of the Collier County Conservation and Coastal Management
Element.
Policy 1.3.1:
[Revised text, page 8]
The Plaflfling Collier County Environmental Services En'/ironmental Reyiew staff
Department shall coordinate its planning and permitting activities within the Golden Gate
Area with all other applicable environmental planning. permitting and regulatory
agencies units of local govemmeflts involved iR land l:lse activities, permittiag, and
regulating to ensure that all Federal, State and local flatl:lral resource protection
reg1:1lations are being enforced.
OBJECTIVE 1.4:
[Revised text, page 8]
Through the enforcement of the Land Development Code and the housing and building
codes. Collier County shall continue to P.12rovide a living environment within the Golden
Gate Area, which is aesthetically acceptable and enhances the quality of life.
Policy 1.4.1:
[No change to text, page 8]
GOAL 2:
[No change to text, page 8]
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OBJECTIVE 2.1:
[Revised text, page 8]
Immediately upon the adoption of Objective ~ublic infrastructure improvements will be
shall be handled guided by the following policies.
Policies 2.1.1 through 2.1.4:
[No change to text, page 8]
OBJECTIVE 2.2:
[No change to text, page 9]
Policy 2.2.1:
[No change to text, page 9]
Policy 2.2.J~:
[Renumbered, revised text, page 9]
Immediately upon adoption of this policy, Collier County shall continue to implement a
system for reviewing applications for development in SGGE, which will include the
following two step procedure~:
Step I: PFe RfJplieatioR PFoeedHFe:
A. Notice to the DEP's Bureau of Land Acquisition of the application within 5 days
of receipt;..:.
B. Notice to the applicant of DEP's acqUISItion program, the lack of public
infrastructure and the proposed restoration program for SGGE the area;..:.
C. Within the notice of DEP's acquisition program, the applicant shall be encouraged
to contact DEP's Bureau of Land Acquisition to determine and negotiate whether
DEP intends to purchase the applicant's property at fair market value~.:.
D. Prior to the processing of an application for development approval, (Step II) the
applicant shall provide to the County proof of coordination with DEP. Upon
execution of a contract for sale, the pre-application shall be placed in abeyance
pending completion of the purchase by DEP7.:.
Step II:
LA...pplieRtioR Review PFoeeElHFe:
E. The County shall review the environmental impacts of the application in order to
minimize said impact~.:.
F. The County shall apply Section 2.2.24.3.2 4.02.14, Development Standards and
Regulations for ACSC-ST of the County's Unified Land Development Code or
Chapter 28-25, Florida Administrative Code, "Boundary and Regulations for the
Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern", whichever is stricter-;--aft4;.:.
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G. The County shall provide a maximum review and processing time of 180 days
from the date of commencement of the pre--application procedure~ before any
development permits are issued.
GOAL 3:
[No change to text, page 9]
OBJECTIVE 3.1:
[Revised text, page 10]
The placement and designation of Neighborhood Centers within Golden Gate Estates
shall meet the locational and rural design criteria, to be established as part of the Phase II
Golden Gate Area Master Plan Restudy Amendmeflts, to be transmitted duriflg the 2003
Plafl. ,'\mefldfl10flt Cycle contained within the Estates Designation. Estates-Mixed Use
District. Neighborhood Center Subdistrict of this Golden Gate Area Master Plan Element.
of the Collier County Growth Management Plan.
Policy 3.1.1:
[Revised text, page 10]
Neighborhood Centers within Golden Gate Estates shall be subject to the locational and
rural design criteria established within the Estates Designation, Estates - Mixed Use
District, Neighborhood Center Subdistrict of this Golden Gate Area Master Plan Element,
of the Collier County Growth Management Plan.
GOAL 4:
[No change to text, page 10]
OBJECTIVE 4.1:
[Revised text, page 10]
Development and redevelopment within Golden Gate City shall focus on the provision of
residential and commercial land uses that meets- the needs of the surrounding area.
Policies 4.1.1 through 4.1.3:
[No change to text, page 10]
GOAL 5, 6 and 7 and related policies:
[No change to text, pages 11 - 15]
BoLAND USE DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION SECTION [Remove numbering, no
change to text, page 16]
1. URBAN DESIGNATION: URBAN MIXED USE DISTRICT AND URBAN
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT [No change to text, page 16]
fhA. Urban-Mixed Use District:
[Re-Iettered, no change to text, page 17]
It. Urban Residential Subdistrict:
[Modify number, page 17]
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DENSITY RATING SYSTEM:
[Revised text, pages 17 - 18]
a) BASE DENSITY - Four (4) residential units per gross acre is the eligible
density. though not an entitlement". e;(0e~t a:; :;et fortI'! hdl)'.'; for RDiJrtlable
H'fJl\'..ffJru ,'wusing \vhich may be adjusted depending upon the characteristics of
the project. In no case shall the maximum permitted density exceed 16 residential
dwelling l:lllits per gross acre.
0) 'Niiain iae Ud~lm ~,1ix€d U~;e Ddri@t, all ~f0~ertie:; ::Ofled RJ];:: 1, 2, 3.
Re:;ide!itial Ein;le Familj', for '.';hieh aH ttfliJrd.ahle H'fJ.~.,'if{;f!e8 ftfJu::ing ~f@jeet L
pr0fleL€d aHd liflflfO';ed, iH aee0rdaH@e ..,,'ita SeetioH 2.0~.00 0f tae LUHEl
De';€10pn~€nt C0de (OrdiHaHee 0'1 '11, a:; aHle!ided, adOflh:'ld JeHle 22, 200'1 alia
eff-eeti';e Oeto0er 18, 2Q011, :;hall 130 permitted tae ~a:;e de!isitj' of f€wr (1)
€I';;elli!i; "miL; fJer ';1'0;; aere ~) ri;fit; tRat i:;. a reZO!ie fltil3lie fiearin; :;fiall [wt l3e
n~l1~ire€l. Stief] a rrojeet 1l1u;t eOrHfJri::e a m:r:anLun of teR llen'L. De19:;ity
lleaie','e€ll3y ri;at shall Hot 0e eOIHBiHecl '.'.ltf] aen,;rtj aeain ea thl'0u;R the reZOR€
j'ltll3lie keari!i; flroee:;::.
h~) DENSITY BONUSES - Densitv bonuses are discretlOnarv. not entitlements.
and are deoendent uoon meeting. the criteria for each bonus orovision and
coml?atibjlit v w~th.. surrounding orooenies. as well as the rezone criteria in tb,e
Land DeveloQn1t;nt Code. The following densities per gross acre may be added to
the base density~ .;. Il0',';e'.'er. tin no case shall the maximum permitted density
exceed 16 residential dwelling units per gross acre.
1.
Conversion of Commercial Zonine Bonus
[Revised text, page 17]
· 16 dwelling units - ltf #le @ project includes the. conversion of
commercial zoning wffieh that has been found to be "Consistent By
Policy" through the Collier County Zoning Re-evaluation Program
(Ordinance No. 90-23), then is not located '.vithin an .^~ctivity
Center or which is not consistent with adopted siting criteria for
commercial land usc, a bonus of up to 16 ~hl,~ re:;i€le!itial units
Q.er acre may be added for everyone ill acre of commercial zoning
wffieh that is converted to residential zoning. These dwelling
re.;rdentwl units may be distributed over the entire project. +he
project must be compatible with surrounding land uses.
H. Proximity to .-\etivity CeBter
.
1ft dwelliBg BBits
3 ElwelliBg BBits
'Nithin an }~ctivity Center
Within 1 mile of ;\ctivity Center
.
liiii. Affordable-workforce Housing Bonus, R',' Pu.blie Hearine as defined by
the ;\ffordable Housing Density Bonus Ordinance (tt90 89 adopted
November 22, 1990) [Revised text, page 17]
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. To encourage the provIsIOn of affordable-workforce housing
within certain Districts and Subdistricts within the Urban
Designated Area. a maximum of up to 8 residential units per gross
acre may be added to the base density if the proiect meets the
definitions and requirements of the Affordable-workforce Housing
Density Bonus Ordinance (Section 2.06.00 of the Land
Development Code. Ordinance No. 04-41. as amended. adopted
June 22. 2004 and effective October 18.2004 ).
ill.: A.ff8rdttklB H'8rkffJIV!B H.sU8illf( RODDs. Rv Richt
. TEl efH'J0luag:€) tke ~f@T,'i:;i0M 0f aff8MttMe H'8I'kfsNB lumgiJff(
\'.'itkiM tHe UrBaM HiJ~ea Vse Ddri€t. ~f0~efties ZElMea RSF L :2. 3,
1. 5. €i. Re~;iaeMtial SiM;l€) Family aMa/Elf RMF €i. Resit'ieMtial
MMlti Family. 10f ,'.'HieH aM ttff-3rtliikk H'fJrkf8ree Jr8NZil1f( flf€lieet
is J3fO}'H::lSea iM aee0ft'iaM€e ?:itk H'l€ @efiniti0Ms aM@ re€!'Jifements 0f
tHe .1.ff-sF,;1akle H'8Y.'lfsree H8Usillf( ])B1l8itv B8:W8 Oi'@iMaMee
(SeetiElM 2.Q€i.OQ 0f tke LaMa Devel0fHfl€Mt Celae, OF@iMaM€e 01 11,
as ameMae@, a~h)~te@ JMMe 22. 200'1 liM@ eUeetive O€tElser Ig,
2001). a maximum 0f }0Uf (1) resi€hmtialllMits per ;[0:;s Itere skall
be addea tel tke l"la:;e aeM::it',' of 1 a?:elliMg: HMits J3er aere.
THefef0l'€, tke maJcimMm @€msitj' tkat ma:,' Be a@hie':ea l"ly ri;ht
~;kall f10t €;~eeea ei;ht (8) a?;elliM; ~H'lits J3ef aei'€). SMek a ~r0ieet
mM~;t e0filJ3ri:;e a miMimum. of ten aere:;. DeMsit), aekie..'ea BY ri;ht
shall Melt Be eelmEJiMe€l ',';ith €leMsity ueHie';ea tk[0l1;h the reZOMe,
fl:'lbli€ heltfiM; J3l'0eess.
iv. ResideRtiallR fill if the project is 10 acres or less in size; located 'llithin
an area with central public wat-er and sewer service; compatible with
surrounding land l:lses; has no common site de'lelopment plan ':lith
adjoining property; no common ownership with any adjacent parcels; and
the parcel in question ",;as not created to take advantage of the in fill
residential density.
. 3, dwelliRg uRits
.. Roadway .\eeess Density credits based on future road\>vays viill be
a..../arded if the dC'ieloper commits to construct a POrtiOfl of the roadway
(as determined by the County Transportation Services Di'lisiofl) or the
road is sched1:lled for completion during the first five years of the Capital
Improvement Schedule.
. Add 1 dwelliRg uRit if direct access to tViO or more arterial or
collector roads as identified iR the Traffic Circulation Element.
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c) There are Density Bands located around Acti';ity Centers. The density band
around an }.l.ctivity Center shall be measured by the radial distance from the center
of the intersection around which the }..ctivity Center is situated. If 50% or more
of a project is within the density band, the additional density applies to the entire
project. Density bands do not apply ':lithin the Estates Designation.
2t:. High Density Residential Subdistrict
[Modify number, page 18]
3). C9Rlmereial URder CriteFia Subdistriet:
[Delete text, page 21]
\Vithin the Urban Mixed Use District certain in fill commercial de'/elopmeflt may be
permitted. This shall only apply in areas already substantially zoned or developed for
such uses. For afl)' project utilizing this Sl:lbdistrict, the folloy;ing criteria shall be met:
· The subject parcel is bounded on both sides by improved commercial
property or commercial zoning consistent vlith the Golden Gate .^..rea
Master Plan; or,
· The subject parcel is bounded on both sides by commercial property
granted an cxemption or compatibility exception as provided for in the
Zoning Re evall:lation Ordinance; aRd
· The subject parcel is no more than 200 feet wide, unless otherwise
approved by the Board of County Corrnnissioners.
· Uses that meet the intent of the C 1fT Commercial Professional and
General Office Zoning District shall be bounded on one side by
commercial zoning.
4~. Downtown Center Commercial Subdistrict: [Relocated, revised text, from page
29]
The primary purpose of the Downtown Center Commercial Subdistrict (see Map 17) is to
encourage redevelopment along Golden Gate Parkway in order to improve the physical
appearance of the area and create a viable downtown district for the residents of Golden
Gate City and Golden Gate Estates. Emphasis shall be placed on the creation of
pedestrian-oriented areas, such as outdoor dining areas and pocket parks that do not
impede the flow of traffic along Golden Gate Parkway. Also. emphasis shall be placed
on the construction of mixed-use buildings. Residential dwelling: units constructed in this
Subdistrict are intended to promote resident-business ownership for employees ',vho Ylork
within Golden Gate City or Golden Gate Estates, retirees, and seasonal residents. The
provisions of this Subdistrict are intended to ensure harmonious development of
commercial and mixed-use buildings at a pedestrian scale that are compatible with
residential development within and outside of the Subdistrict.
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The Subdistrict allows the aggregation of properties in order to promote flexibility in site
design. The types of uses permitted within this Subdistrict are low intensity retail. office.
personal services. institutional. and residential. Non-residential development is intended
to serve the needs of residents within the Subdistrict. surrounding neighborhoods. and
passersby. To reduce potential conflicts that may result from residential. commercial and
institutional uses in close proximity to one another. existing. non-owner-occupied
residential units with frontage on Golden Gate Parkway shall cease to exist no later than
seven (7) years after the effective date of the adoption of this Subdistrict. This regulation
does not require the removal of residential units located on Golden Gate Parkway that are
converted to uses permitted in this Subdistrict within one additional year: nor does this
Subdistrict require the removal of residential units located elsewhere in this Subdistrict.
A. All development or redevelopment within the boundaries of the Downtown
Center Commercial Subdistrict shall include:
1. Provisions for bicycle and pedestrian travel.
2. An emphasis on building aesthetics.
3. Emphasis on the orderly circulation of vehicular. bicycle and pedestrian
traffic.
4. Provision for broad sidewalks or pathways.
5. Enhanced streetscaping.
6. Project interconnections. where possible and feasible.
7. Quality designs for building fa<;ades. including lighting. uniform signage
and landscaping.
B. Permitted uses within this Subdistrict shall include only the following. except as
may be restricted in an implementing zoning overlay district. and except as may
be prohibited in Paragraph D. below:
1. Those uses permitted by right within the C-l, C-2 and C-3 Zoning
Districts. as outlined in the Collier County Land Development Code
(LDC) in effect on the date of adoption of this Subdistrict in the GGAMP:
and.
2. Residential uses permitted by right in the existing residential zoning
districts in this Subdistrict.
3. Those permitted uses that may be allowed in an implementing zoning
overlay district.
C. Conditional uses allowed by this Subdistrict shall include only:
1. Those conditional uses allowed within the C-l, C-2 and C-3 Zoning
Districts. as outlined in the LDC in effect on the date of adoption of this
Subdistrict in the GGAMP:
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2. Those conditional uses allowed. by the LDC in effect on the date of
adoption of this Subdistrict in the GGAMP. within existing residential
Zoning Districts in this Subdistrict;
3. Those conditional uses that may be allowed in an implementing zoning
overlay district: and.
4. Outdoor dining areas not directly abutting the Golden Gate Parkway right-
of-way.
D. Prohibited uses in this Subdistrict are as follows:
1. Automatic food and drink vending machines located exterior to a building.
2. Any commercial use employing drive-up, drive-in or drive-through
delivery of goods or services.
3. Enameling. painting or plating as a primary use. However. these uses are
permitted if secondary to an artist's or craft studio.
4. Single-room occupancy hotels. prisons. detention facilities. halfway
houses. soup kitchens or homeless shelters.
5. Uses as may be prohibited in an implementing zoning overlay district.
E. For multi-story buildings:
1. Retail. personal service. and institutional uses are allowed on the first
floor;
2. All uses allowed bv this Subdistrict. except restaurants and cocktail
lounges. are allowed on the second floor; and.
3. Only residential uses are allowed on the third floor.
F. All development and redevelopment on property abutting Golden Gate Parkway
shall have a zero (0) feet front yard setback requirement.
G. Parking regulations shall be as follows:
1. A minimum of three (3) public parking spaces for each 1.000 square feet
of commercial floor area.
2. A minimum of 1 Y2 parking spaces for each residential unit.
3. No parking is allowed in the front yard lllllots__abutlir!g GQlci~Lili!~
E~~
4. There shall be no parking requirement for outdoor restaurant seating areas.
5. Shared parking is required. where possible and feasible.
B.
Urban Commercial Districts
[Revised, relocated text, from page
18-31]
H.
Mixed Use Activitv Center Subdistrict
[Revised text, page 18]
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The Activity Center designated on the Future Land Use Map is intended to accommodate
commercial zoning within the Urban Designated Area. Activity Centers are intended to
be mixed-use (commercial, residential, institutional) in character. The Activity Center
concept is designed to concentrate new and existing commercial zoning in locations
where traffic impacts can readily be accommodated, to avoid strip and disorganized
patterns of commercial development, and to create focal points within the community.
The size and configuration of the Activity Center is outlined on Map 4.
The standard for intensity of commercial uses allowed within each Activity Center is that
the full array of commercial uses allowed in the C-l through C-5 Zoning Districts as
identified in the Land Development Code (Ordinance No. 04-41. adoDted June 22. 2004
and effective October 18. 2004 Lmay be allo'.ved. Hotels and motels that locate within an
Activity Center will be allowed to develop at a density consistent with the Land
Development Code ZOfling Ordinance. ,^.JI new residential zoning shall be consistent
with the Deflsity Rating System. Residential density for residential projects located
within the boundaries of the Mixed Use Activity Center shall be allowed to develop at a
density of up to 16 residential units per gross acre. This density may be distributed
throughout the project, including any portion located outside of the boundary of the
Mixed Use Activity Center.
+2.). Golden Gate Urban Commercial Infill Subdistrict [No change to text, page
21]
3)
Cammereial UDder Criteria Subdistriet
[Deleted text, page 21]
'Nithin the Urban Mixed Use District certaifl in fill commercial development may be
permitted. This shall only apply in areas already sHbstantially zoned or developed for
such l:lses. The follo'.ving standards, \','hich limit the intensity of l:lses, must be met:
a) The sHbject parcel must:
. Must be bOl:lflded on both sides by improved commercial property or
commercial zoning consistent with the Golden Gate A.rea Master Plan; or,
. Ml:lst be bounded on both sides by commercial property granted an
exemption or compatibility exception as provided for in the Zofliflg Re
evaluation Ordinance;
. Should not exceed 200 feet ifl width, although the width may be greater at
the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners.
Uses that meet the intent of the C lIT Commercial ProfessionallTraflsitional District are
only reql:lired to be bouflded Ofl one side by improved commercial property or consistent
commercial zoning or commercial property granted an exemption or compatibility
exception as provided in the Zoning Re evaluation Ordinance.
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4) IBteFekaBge }-aetivity CeBteF SululistFiet [Relocated to Estates
Designation, Estates - Mixed Use District, Residential Estates Subdistrict, page 23]
On the fringes of the Golden Gate }..rea Master Plan boundaries, there are several parcels
that ar-e located within the Interehangc ,A..cti'/ity Center # 10 at I 75 and Pine Ridge Road
as detailed ifl the COUflty '.vide Future Land Use Element (FLUE). Parcels withifl this
:\ctivity Center are subject to the County wide FLUE and not this Master Plafl. See Map
6 for a detailed map of this }..ctiyity Center.
5) Piae Ridge Road Mixed Use SHIJElistFiet [Relocated to Estates Designation,
Estates - Mixed Use District, Estates - Commercial Subdistrict, page 23]
,A..djacent to Interchange .\ctivity Center #10 on the '.vest side of I 75 and on the north
side of Pine Ridge Road is a property comprising 16.23 acres located to the west of the
Naples Gateway PUD, which is designated as the Pine Ridge Road Mixed Use
Subdistrict and consists of Tracts 1, 12, 13 and 28 of Golden Gate Estates, Uflit 35, as
recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 85, of the Public Records of Collier County. The intent of
the Pifle Ridge Road Mixed Use Subdistrict is to proyide for a mix of both retail and
office uses to provide for shopping, and personal services for the surrouflding residefltia-l
areas '....ithin a con','enient travel distance, and to pro','ide commercial services in an
acceptable manRer along a collector roadway, Livingston Road. '.Yell planned access
points ':lill be used to improye current and future traffic flo'.vs in the area. \Vithin this
Subdistrict no more than 35,000 square feet of office related uses on j).2 acres are
permitted withifl the eastern portion of this property ',vhich includes a portion of Tract 28
and a portion of Tract 13. ,\ maximum of 80,000 square feet of gross leaseable retail or
office area, as allo'.ved in the Commercial Intermediate District (C 3) of the Collier
County Lafld De'lelopment Code as of the effective date of the adoptiofl of this
Subdistrict [Ordinance No. 03 01, adopted January 16, 2003], are permitted withifl the
western 10.52 acres of this property. The C 3 uses are not an entitlement. Such uses v,'ill
be further evaluated at the time of rezoning approyal to insure appropriateness in
relationship to surrounding properties.
Building heights shall be limited to 35 feet. ,,\ rezone to such permitted principal l:lses
shall bc eflcouraged to be submitted as a Planned Uflit Deyelopment for the western
10.52 acres of the subject property, with special attention to be proyided for shared
access. '.Vater management, uniform landscaping, signage, screening and buffering will
be provided at the time of rezoning to ensure compatibility with nearby residential areas,
and subject to the follo'.ving additional criteria:
. There shall be no access onto Livingston \Voods Lane.
· There shall be a minimum setback area along the north property line of 75 feet.
· Driveway access, parldng and water management facilities may be allowed within
the 75' setback area along the north property line but none of these uses shall be
located closer than 30 feet to the north property lifle.
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. No freestaflding automobile parking lots, homeless shelters or soup kitchens shall
be permitt-ed.
. The eastern 2.59 acres, more or less, of Tract 28 shall be preserved as '.vetlaflds
and no development may occur within this area.
. \Vithin the \vestern 10.52 acres, a loop road/easement ,,;ill be constructed through
the property to provide access from Piae Ridge Road to Li'lingston Road and to
reduce traffic at the intersection.
See Map 6 for a detailed map of this S1.:lbdistrict.
lt3t. Santa Barbara Commercial Subdistrict [Renumbered, text, page 25]
+4.). Golden Gate Parkwav Professional Office Commercial Subdistrict
[Renumbered, page 27]
8) D9wRoowR CeRter C9fRfRereial Suhdistriet [Relocated to Urban Designation,
Urban Mixed Use District, pages 29 - 31]
The primary p1.:lrpose of the Downtown Center Commercial Subdistrict (see Map 17) is to
encourage redevelopment along Golden Gate Parkway in order to improve the physical
appearance of the area and create a viable downtown district for the resiooflts of Golden
Gate City and Golden Gate Estates. Emphasis shall be placed on the creation of
pedestrian oriented areas, such as outdoor dining areas and pocket parks, ':Ihich do not
impede the flow of traffic along Goldefl Gatc Parkv/ay. ,,'>-lso, emphasis shall be placed
on the construction of mixed use buildings. Residential dwelling units constructed in this
Subdistrict are intended for employees v..ho work within Golden Gate City or Golden
Gate Estates, retirees, and seasoaal residents. The provisioflS of this Subdistrict are
intended to cnsure harmonious development of commercial aad mixed use buildiflgs at a
pedestrian scale that are compatible with residential development within afld outside of
the Subdistrict.
The Subdistrict allo'.vs the aggregation of properties in order to promote flexibility ifl site
design. The types of uses permitted within this Subdistrict are 10':1 intensity retail, office,
personal services, institl:ltioflal, and residential. Non residential de'lelopment is ifltended
to serye the needs of residents within the Subdistrict, surrounding neighborhoods, and
passersby. To reduce potential conflicts that may result from residential, commerdal and
institutional uses in close proximity to one another, existing, non owner occupied
residential units located along Goldcn Gate Parkway shall cease to exist no later than
se'/efl (7) years after the effectiyc date of the adoption of this Subdistrict. This regulatiofl
does not require the removal of residential units located Ofl Goldefl Gate Parkway that are
converted to l:lses permitted in this Subdistrict within one additional year; nor docs this
Subdistrict require the removal of residentiall:lflits located elsewherc in this Subdistrict.
"Within one year of the effective date of this Subdistrict, the Land Development Code
shall be amended to establish a zoning overlay contaifling regulations to implement this
Sl:lbdistrict:
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.I.. 1.
..\II development or rede'/elopment '.vithin the boundaries of the Downtovlll
Center Commercial Subdistrict shall include:
B.
1. Provisions for bicycle and pedestrian travel.
2. LA~n emphasis on building aesthetics.
3. Emphasis 01'1 the orderly circl:llation of vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian
traffic .
4. Provision for broad sidewalks or pathways.
5. Enhanced streetscaping.
6. Project interconnections, where possible and feasible.
7. Quality designs for building facades, incll:1ding ligflting, uniform signage
and landscaping.
Perm:itted l:lses within this Subdistrict shall include only the following, except as
may be restricted in an implementing zOfling overlay district, and except as may
be prohibited in paragraph D, bolo':/:
1. Those uses permitted by right within the C 1, C 2 and C 3 zoning districts,
as outlined in the Collier County Land De'lolopment Code (LDC); and,
2. Residential uses permitted by right in the existing residefltial zoning
districts in this Subdistrict.
3. Those permitted uses that may be allov:ed in an implementing zoning
o','erlay district.
C. Conditional uses allowed by this Subdistrict shall include only:
1. Those conditional uses allowed ':lithin the C 1, C 2 and C 3 zonlflg
districts, as outlined in the LDC;
2. Those conditional uses allowed within existing residential zoning districts
in this Subdistrict;
3. Those cOflditional l:1ses that may be allo'.ved in an implementing zoniflg
overlay district; and,
4. Outdoor dining areas not directly abutting the Golden Gate Parkway right
of v,'ay.
D. Prohibited uses in this Subdistrict are as follO'.vs:
1. i\utomatic food and driflk vending machines located exterior to a bl:lildiflg.
2. /\ny commercial use employing drive up, dri'/e in or drive through
delivery of goods or services.
3. Enameliflg, painting or plating as a primary use. HO':lever, these uses arc
permitted if secondary to an artist's or craft studio.
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4. Single room occupancy hotels, prisOlis, detention facilities, halfway
houses, soup kitchens or homeless shelters.
5. Uses as may be prohibited in an implementing zoning overlay district.
E. For multi story buildings:
1. Only retail, personal service, and institutional uses are allo'l,'ed on the first
fIeert
2. .i\.ll uses allowed by this Subdistrict, except restoorants and cocktail
lounges, are allowed on the second floor; and,
3. aBly residential uses are allowed Ofl the third floor.
F. .^.JI deyelopment and redevelopmeflt Ofl property abutting Golden Gate Parkway
shall have a zero (0) feet front yard setback requirement.
G. Parking regulations shall be as follows:
1. .Ai minimum of three (3) public parking spaces for each 1,000 sql:lare feet
of commercial floor area.
2. A miBilIH:lm of 1 % parkiflg spaces for each residential unit.
3. No parking is allowed in the front yard.
1. There shall be no parking requirement for outdoor restauraflt seating areas.
5. Shared parking is required, v.'here possible and feasible.
H. Outdoor resta1:lrant seatiflg shall be permitted to eBcroach upon a p\:lblic sidewalk
pro'/ided that a minimum 5 feet clearance remains between the seating area and
the streetward edge of the sidev,alk.
95-+. Collier Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict [Renumbered, page 31]
2.
ESTATES DESIGNATION
[Revised text, page 32]
This designation is characterized by low density semi-rural residential lots with limited
opportunities for other land uses. Typical lots are 2.25 acres in size. However, there are
some legal non-conforming lots as small as 1.14 acres. Residential density is limited to a
maximum of one unit per 2.25 gross acres. or one unit per legal non-conforming lot of record.
exclusive of g:uesthouses. Intensifying residential density shall not be permitted. Multiple
family dwelling units, duplexes. and other structures containing two or more principal dwellings.
are prohibited in all Districts and Subdistricts in this Designation.
V.Titliift all Distriets I'm@. SM8€iistriets that a1l0':: residential €i0':eI0flm€llt, a guest li@Mse is
allWl:ea a:; aft a0€e:;S0rj' use ill ae00raaftee ?:ith Seetioft 5.03.03 Elf tRe Lan€! De. eIEl~m€nt
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e::ee~t that the ;;Meut REm:)e ma:, be leased @r n:Hl.te€!. A€!diti@nall), the ~rineiflal €I':. ellifit; ma:, 13€
leases 01' refite€l as '::ell. Ufl€ler n@ eireUfilotaflee :jilall tilL rental all@':.an€e l3e €0n3tnw€l tEl al[w:,
tb: fUltfter ::M13€1i':i;iElfi f'lf pr€lfl€rty belt,:. tfte mininmm 10t ::izc €lf '"\.25 a€n:.:.
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a.A. Estates-Mixed Use District
[No change to text, page 32]
1:t. Residential Estates Subdistrict
[Revised text, page 32]
Single-family residential development may be is allowed within the Estates Mixed Use District
this Subdistrict at a maximum density of one unit per ~ 2.25 gross acres, or one unit per HRless
the lot is eOBsidered a legal non-conforming lot of record. exclusive of guesthouses.
2J
Neil!hborhood Center Subdistrict
[Renumbered, relocated text, from
page 32]
· Immokalee Road and Everglades Boulevard Center [Revised and relocated text
from page 33]
The Hnmoka1ee Road and Eyerglades Bouleyard Ceflter is located in the S\V and
SE quadraflts of the intersection (see Map 13ll) and the parcels lie east and sOl:lth
of the Fire Station. The portion of the Center lying sOl:lth of the Fire Station is
approximately 5.15 acres in size and cOflsists of the entirety of Tract 128, Unit 17.
The southeast quadrant of the Centcr, lying cast of the Fire Station (east side of
Everglades Boulevard), is approximately 4.05 acres in size and consists of Tracts
113 (1.05 acres) and 16, (5.15 acres) Unit 46.
The Immokalee Road and Everglades Boulevard Center is located in the
southwest and the southeast quadrants of the intersection. This Center consists of
three Tracts: Tract 128. Unit 47, is 5.15 j;, acres and is located within the
southwest quadrant of the Center, south of the fire station; and. Tracts 113 and 16.
Unit 46. are 4.05 +acres and 5.15 j;; acres respectively. and are within the
southeast quadrant of the Center, east of the fire station.
c)
Criteda for land uses at the (~enters are as follows:
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· Projects shall provide a 25-foot wide landscape buffer abutting the external right-
of-way. This buffer shall contain two staggered rows of trees that shall be spaced
no more than 30 feet on centeL and a double row hedge at least 24 inches in
height at time of planting and altaimng a rlllIllmUm of three feet height within one
year. A minimum of 5017r, of the 25-toot WIde butler area shall be comprised of a
meanderIng bed of shrubs and ground covers other than grass. Existing native
trees musl he retained within thIS 25-1'001 wide buffer area to aid in achieving this
buffer requIrement; othel eXll.,ting natIve vegetation shall be retained, where
possible, to aid in achieving this buffer requirement. Water retention/detention
areas shall be allowed in thi s bu ffer af@# ~~.the area isjf left in g natmaJ
state and the water E1Jd11illnLdetention benefits the retained native ve~etation. ~
oo€i €iQrainage conveyance through the buffer area sha\] be allowed if necessary
fOl_stormwater to reach an external ou(fall~ ,J,'lJoyided.thi:-, (.:unve~ Q~l~fi_L~.J.1~
retained. native yegeta~iull.
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a. Water directed to this manal!ement area shall orovide a benefit to the native
velletation beinl! preserved. Additional water directedJo this area shall not
increase the annual hYdro period unless i~oven that such would be benefit the
existinl! vel!etation. _There :;hall Js<Je R0 a~':erse imfJaeL; to the Rati':e ye.;etati0R
l'JeiR; retaiRea. Tke aaaiti8Ral '::ater aifeetea to this area shall R€H iRerea:;e n~e
aRRMal hyaf0 fJeri€la MRle:;:; it i:; fJrw,'eR tkat :JM@k ';:€lMla ka':@ R€l aa':erse imJ'laet to
tfl@ ~mistiR; ye;etati0R.
~3. Conditional Uses Subdistrict [Renumbered, relocated text, from
page 41]
B. Estates - Commercial District [New text, page 43]
4t1. Interchane:e Activitv Center Subdistrict [Renumbered, relocated text, from
page 23]
On the fringes of the Golden Gate Area Master Plan boundaries. there are several parcels
that are located within the Interchange Activity Center # 10 at 1-75 and Pine Ridge Road
as detailed in the County-wide Future Land Use Element (FLUE). Parcels within this
Activity Center are subject to the County-wide FLUE and not this Master Plan. See Map
6 for a detailed map of this Activity Center.
~2. Pine Ride:e Road Mixed Use Subdistrict [Renumbered, revised, relocated
text, from page 23]
This Subdistrict is adiacent to the northwest quadrant of Interchange Activity Center #10.
west of the Naples Gateway PUD. and comprises 16.23 acres. It consists of Tracts 1. 12.
13 and 28 of Golden Gate Estates. Unit 35. as recorded in Plat Book 7. Page 85. of the
Public Records of Collier County. The intent of the Pine Ridge Road Mixed Use
Subdistrict is to allow for a mix of both retail and office uses to provide for shopping and
personal services for the surrounding residential areas within a convenient travel distance
and to provide commercial services appropriately located along a collector roadway.
Livingston Road. Well-planned access points will be used to improve current and future
traffic flows in the area. Within this Subdistrict no more than 35.000 square feet of
office-related uses on +3.2 acres are permitted within the eastern portion of this property.
which includes a portion of Tract 28 and a portion of Tract 13. A maximum of 80.000
square feet of gross leaseable retail or office area. as allowed in the Commercial
Intermediate District (C-3) of the Collier County Land Development Code in effect as of
the effective date of the adoption of this Subdistrict rOrdinance No. 03-01. adopted
January 16. 20031. are permitted within the western 10.52 acres of this property. The C-3
uses are not an entitlement. Such uses will be further evaluated at the time of rezoning
application to insure appropriateness in relationship to surrounding properties.
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A rezoning of the western 10.52 acres is encouraged to be in the form of a Planned Unit
Development. Regulations for water management. uniform landscaping. signage.
screening and buffering will be included in the rezoning ordinance to ensure
compatibility with nearby residential areas. and shall be subject to the following
additional criteria:
· There shall be no access onto Livingston Woods Lane.
. Shared access shall be encouraged
. Building heights shall not exceed 35 feet.
· There shall be a minimum setback area uf 7Sfeetalong the northern property line.
· Driveway access. parking. and water management facilities may be allowed
within the 75 ~ fo~)tsetback area along the northern property line, but none of
these uses shall be located closer than 30 feet to this line.
· No freestanding automobile parking lots. homeless shelters or soup kitchens shall
be permitted.
· Within tlbe eastern oortion of Tract 28->-,2.2;;t acres, more or less. 0f Traet 28 shall
be preserved as wetlands and no development shall occur within this area.
· Within the western 10.52 acres. a loop road/eiL€IlHmt shall be constructed through
the property to provide access from Pine Ridge Road to Livingston Road and to
reduce traffic at the intersection.
See Map 6 for a detailed map of this Subdistrict.
4.Sj Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict
[Renumbered, page 38]
5.61 Commercial Western Estates Infill Subdistrict [Renumbered, revised text,
page 40 44]
The purpose of the Suhdistnct is to allow ('or limited commercial and/or medical
office uses, In recognil1on of the subject property's unsuitahility for single-family
residentIal development Limited commercial and/or medical uses at this location
will abu assist in reducing the distance and the numher or vehicular trips
generated within the general area through trip capture The standards contained in
this Suhdistrict are designed to ensure that uses within the Suhdistrict will he
compatible with nearby reSidential development. A loop road shall he required
through the property to connect Vanderhilt Beach Road WIth Collier Boulevard
will also serve to lessen vehiclilm trips through the Intersecti(ln
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There shall he a sethack of seventy-five (75) feet in width abutting Estates zoned
property V.r~ere Wheg feasihle, existing native vegetation shall be retained within
this setback area. Water retention/detention areas shall he allowed in this setback
ffi'@# provided that the area is lef1 in (I natur{ll state and the water
reterltion/ detenti ol1~~benefi t~. )J!~...=J~Jl1ill.~-d..1l-illi ve~~getati orL=,afld QQrai nage
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necessary for stormwater to reach an external outfall. provided this conve~
benefits the retained na!ive ve~ation,
~ Golden Gate Estates Commercial Infill Subdistrict [Renumbered text, page
44]
3. Agricultural/Rural Designation R1:lFal SettlemeRt .-\Fea DistFiet
[Revised text, page 47]
Rural Settlement Area District
This area consists of Sections 13, 14,23 and 24, and a portion of 22, Township 48
South, Range 27 East (the former North Golden Gate Subdivision), which was
zoned and platted between 1967 and 1970. In settlement of a lawsuit pertaining
to the permitted uses of this property, this property has been "vested" for the types
of land uses specified in that certain "PUD" by Settlement Zoning granted by the
County as referenced in that certain SETTLEMENT AND ZONING
AGREEMENT dated the 2ih day of January, 1986. Twenty-one hundred (2,100)
dwelling units and twenty-two (22) acres of neighborhood commercial uses and
hotel/motel use are "vested." This area is now kflown as comprised of the Orange
Tree PUD and Orange Blossom Ranch PUD. and the types of uses permitted in
this District include residential, earth mining, commercial, agricultural,
community facility, community uses, education facilities, religious facilities, golf
course, open space and recreational uses, and essential service uses.
By designation in the Growth Management Plan and the Golden Gate Area
Master Plan as Settlement Area, the Plan recognizes the property as an area
which, while outside of the Urban Designation, is appropriate for the following
types of uses: residential, earth mining, commercial, agricultural, community
facility, community uses, education facilities, religious facilities, golf course,
open space and recreational, and essential services. Future zoning changes to add
dwelling units or commercial acreage within the geographic boundaries of this
District will not be prohibited or discouraged by reason of the above-referenced
vested status. The geographic expansion of the Settlement Area to additional
lands outside the areas covered by Sections 13, 14, 23 and 24, and a portion of 22,
Township 48 South, Range 27 East (the former North Golden Gate Subdivision),
shall be prohibited. The Settlement Area Land Use District is limited to the area
described above and shall not be available as a land use district for any other
property in the County.
4.
Overlays and Special Features
[New heading, page 47]
Southern Golden Gate Estates Natural Resource Protection Overlav
[Relocated text from page
43]
MAP AMENDMENTS FOR GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN ELEMENT
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Map 1 - GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN STUDY AREAS [Relocate Map
to end of document after text, page 3]
Map 2 - GOLDEN GATE AREA FUTURE LAND USE MAP - Reformat the Map
Legend consistent with the countywide FLUM, to include: Designations for Urban,
Estates, and AgriculturallRural; Districts for Mixed Use and Commercial within the
Urban and Estates Designations; a single District for the Agricultural/Rural Designation;
and, Subdistricts within each Mixed Use and Commercial District; and add a new
heading/category for "Overlays and Special Features"; aOO remove/delete "Residential
Density Band" to correlate with changes to the Density Rating System; and, Delete
"Naples" in the label "Naples - Immokalee Road". [Relocate Map to end of document
after text page 6]
Map 3 - HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL SUBDISTRICT/1989 BOUNDARIES
OF ACTIVITY CENTER [Relocate Map to end of document after text, page 19]
Re-numbered Map 4 - DOWNTOWN CENTER COMMERCIAL SUBDISTRICT
[Relocate Map to end of document after text, page 21]
Re-numbered Map 5 - URBAN MIXED USE ACTIVITY CENTER/GOLDEN
GATE PARKWAY AND CORONADO PARKWAY [Relocate Map to end of
document after text, page 26]
Re-numbered Map 6 - GOLDEN GA TE URBAN COMMERCIAL INFILL
SUBDISTRICT AND GOLDEN GATE ESTATES COMMERCIAL INFILL
SUBDISTRICT [Relocate Map to end of document after text, page 25]
Re-numbered Map 7 - SANTA BARBARA COMMERCIAL SUBDISTRICT
[Relocate Map to end of document after text, page 28]
Re-numbered Map 8 GOLDEN GATE PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
COMMERCIAL SUBDISTRICT [Relocate Map to end of document after text,
page 30]
Re-numbered Map 9 - COLLIER BOULEVARD COMMERCIAL SUBDISTRICT
[Relocate Map to end of document after text, page 32]
Re-numbered Map 10 - PINE RIDGE ROAD (C.R. 896) - INTERCHANGE
ACTIVITY CENTER AND PINE RIDGE ROAD MIXED USE SUBDISTRICT
[Relocate Map to end of document after text, page 34]
Re-numbered Map 11 - GOLDEN GATE ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD
CENTERS [Relocate Map to end of document after text, page 36]
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Re-numbered Map 12 - WILSON BOULEV ARD/GOLDEN GATE BOULEVARD
CENTER [Relocate Map to end of document after text, page 38]
Re-numbered Map 13 - COLLIER BOULEVARD (C.R. 951)/PlNE RIDGE ROAD
CENTER [Relocate Map to end of document after text, page 39]
Re-numbered Map 14 - EVERGLADES BOULEV ARD/GOLDEN GA TE
BOULEVARD CENTER [Relocate Map to end of document after text, page 40]
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III. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY [revised text. paee 11
This section is 'Nhere places the plan is placed into effect. Implementation strategies
include the Goals, Objectives, and Policies, and the Land Use Designation Description
Section.
A. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Goal I:
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POPULi'... TION
COAL 1: TO JMAINT.\IN A HICH QUi'...LITY OF POPULATION ESTIM.A...TES
THAT EMPLOY .\N APPROPRI.\TE MIX OF CENSUS METHODOLOCIES
CONSISTENT 'VITH FLORID,A... ST.\TE PLi'...NNINC REQUlREl\fENTS .\ND
THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE IMl\iOK\LEE COl\fMUNITY.
Objeetive 1.1:
[deleted text, page 1]
Provide accurate annual estimates of the housing units and the population residing in the
Immokalee community.
Poliey 1.1.1:
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Employ timely Immokalee population estimates in cstablishing and maintaining adequate
housing and Level Of Service (LOS) Standards to ensure the community is adequately
served by the Immokalee urban area's sanitary SeYler, solid waste collection, sub surface
drainage, and potable v:ater systems; roads; and recreational facilities.
PaHey 1.1.2:
[deleted text, page 1]
Provide for an uncomplicated and efficient process of gathering and monitoring the
population rclated information generatcd by the independent Immokalee '.XI atcr and
Se'vvcr and Firc districts; the Collier County Public Schools; State of Florida entities
including, but not limitcd to, the departments of /\griculture, Community :\ffairs, Health
and Rehabilitative Services, and Labor and Employment Security; and Federal entities
including but not limited to the Public Health Service and the U.S. Postal Service.
Goal II:
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Li'...ND USE
GOAL II 1: TO GUIDE LAND USE SO AS TO ENHANCE IMMOKALEE'S
QUALITY OF LIFE, NATURAL BEAUTY, ENVIRONMENTAl:,
QU.\LITY", AND SMALL-TOWN CHARACTER, n;.s STABLE
NEIGHBORHOODS, ANDn;.s STATUS AS ~AN URBAN HUB
FOR THE SURROUNDING AGRICULTURAL REGION",
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TOURISM INDUSTRY. AND THE IMMOKALEE AIRPORT'S
DESIGNATION AS A PORT-OF-ENTRY.
Objeetive II OBJECTIVE 1.1: [revised text, page 2]
Unless otherwise permitted in this Master Plan for Immokalee, new or revised uses of
land shall be consistent with designations outlined on the Future Land Use Map. The
Future Land Use Map and companion Future Land Use Designations, Districts and
Subdistricts shall be binding on all Development Orders effective with the adoption of
the Master Plan for Immokalee. Through the magnitude, location and configuration of its
components, the Future Land Use Map is designed to coordinate land use with the natural
environment including topography, soil and other resources; maintain and develop
cohesive neighborhood units; promote a sound economy; and discourage undesirable
growth and development patterns. Standards and permitted uses for each Immokalee
Master Plan Future Land Use District and Subdistrict are identified in the Designation
and Description Section. (This objecti'/e shall supersede Objective 1 in the County'.vide
Future Land Use Element of the Gro'.vth Management Plan.)
Policy II. Lt.!: [revised text, page 2]
The Immokalee Master Plan URBAN Future Land Use Designation shall include Future
Land Use Districts and Subdistricts for:
A. URBAN - MIXED USE DISTRICT
i\. Residcntial Designation
1. Low Residential Subdf)istrict
2. Mixed Residential Subdf)istrict
3. High Residential Subdf)istrict
4. Neighborhood Center Subdistrict
5. Commerce Center - Mixed Use Subdistrict
4.Q. PYI}lanned Unit Development Commercial Subdf)istrict
7. Recreational Tourist Subdistrict
B. URBAN - COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
B. Commercial Designation
1. Commercial Subdf)istrict - S.R. 29 and Jefferson Ave.
2. Neighborhood Center District
3. Commercc Centcr Mixcd Use District
4. Rccrcational Tourist District
Co URBAN - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
C. Industrial Designation
I. Industrial Subdf)istrict
2. Commerce Center - Industrial Subdf)istrict
3. Business Park Subdf)istrict
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Policy 1.1.2:
Overlays and Special Features include:
D. Overlays and Special Features
1. Urban Infill and Redevelopment Area
Standards and permitted uses for each Immokaleo Master Plan Future Land Use District
and Subdistrict are identified in the DesignatioR and Description Section. (This Policy
shall supersede Policies 1.1 and 1.3 in the County ':/ido Future Land Use Element of the
Gro?/th Managemeflt Plan. In addition, the Imrnokalee Master Plan Future Land Use Map
shall be used iflstead of the County v/ide Future Land Use Map.)
Policy 1I.1.1.~J: [revised text, page 3]
Collier County shall closely coordinate the location, timing, intensity and design of future
development. This policy shall be implemented through the County's Adequate Public
Facilities Ordinance in the Land Development Code~doDted bv OrdInance No_, Q:!:1l-,-i.i~
amended._ol1 JUl1~ 22, 2QQ4_(!!.1.~tt;Xt~f.ti\l_~_Q<':!Q.~~r_Jlh 2DQ4. as an!~ndt;d..
Policy II. 1.1.~:
[policy renumbered, page 3]
Policy II. 1.1.4~:
[policy renumbered, page 3]
Policy II. 1.1.~:
[policy renumbered, page 3]
Paliey 11.1.': [deleted text, page 3]
By 1998, the Comprehensive Planning Section \vill revie'N existing land uses and zoning
patterns within the South Immokalee Redevelopment District and preparc a zoning
overlay that '.,-,ill address incompatibility of land uses and inappropriate land development
standards that '.vill act as an incentive to encourage nc'.v construction and rehabilitation in
the area.
Policy 11.1.1.7: [revised text, page 3]
The sites containing eXlstmg public educational plants and ancillary plants, and the
undeveloped sites owned by the Collier County School Board for future public
educational plants and ancillary plants, within the lAMP area, are depicted on the Future
Land Use Map Series in the countywide FLUE, and referenced in FLUE, Policy 5.1~4
and Intergovernmental Coordination Element, Policy 1.2.6. All of these sites are subject
to the two Interlocal Agreements adopted in accordance with Sections 163.3177(6)(h)
and 163.31777, Florida Statutes, on May 15, 2003 by the Collier County School Board
and on May 27, 2003 by the Board of County Commissioners, and subject to the
implementing land development regulations to be adopted. All future educational plants
and ancillary plants shall be allowed in zoning districts as set forth in FLUE, Policy
5.1~4.
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Land Use Designation Description Section:
[text relocated, page 4]
[This Section has been relocated to follow the Goals, Objectives and Policies
Section. ]
Olljeetive II. OBJECTIVE 1.2: [revised, relocated text, from page 12 to page 4]
By 2005, Reinstate the former Main Street Program under a new name to provide a
means for improveing the physical appearance of the commercial building stock by 10%
ffi. along: the Main Street corridor. '.vithin the Program area from First Street to Westclox
Street.
Policy 11.1.2.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 12 to page 4]
The Immokalee Master Plan and Visioning Committee. in coordination with the
Community Redevelopment Agency Advj~<:Jry _ COIlll11itlee. shall work with a consultant
to develop a plan that focuses on the development and/or redevelopment of commercial
structures and businesses along Main Street. Beginniflg in 1997, the Buildiflg Irnmokalee
Together Project in conjunction with the Main Street Project shall provide a
comprehensive approach to the redevelopment of South Immokalee. Items to be
addresscd include:
compatibility
traffic impacts
parking
buffDriflg
setbacks
architectural character
slgnagc
re use/redevelopment incentives
pedestrian circulation
economic incentives
Policy 11.1.2.2: [revised, relocated text, from page 12 to page 4]
Collier County staff. in cooperation with various lmmokalee community groups, ~.
mavseek partnership opportunities with the local Community Redevelopment Agency
Advisorv (9111ll}ittt:e. Front Porch, Weed and Seed and other ~Alternative funding
sources v,ill be investigated by 1998 in order to promote and/or expedite the development
or redevelopment of commercial businesses and structures within the Main Street
Program area. implementation of the Building Immokalee Togethcr Project and the Main
Street Program.
Objeetive II. OBJECTIVE 1.3: [revised, relocated text, from page 13 to page 4]
Encourage innovative approaches in urban and project design wfl.ieh that enhance both
the environment and the visual appeal of Immokalee.
Policy 11.1.3.1:
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Collier County staff will continue to work with the Immokalee community By September
1998, the Public "'Norks Diyision and the Community Development and Environmental
Services Di'/ision shall seek to identify alternative funding sources to aft€l-implement a
programming for, streetscape, linked open-space and pedestrian and bicycle amenities
that are compatible with an overall redevelopment strategy. the Immokalee Main Street
program and Redeyelopment Plan.
Palie)' 11.3.2: [deleted text, page 13]
When a proposed project clearly demonstrates beflefit to low to moderate income citizens
by promotiflg affordable housing or enhances the local economy by creating employment
opportunities, the Board of County Commissioflers may direct, as necessary, amendments
to the Immokalee Master Plan or Land Development Code to provide for the proposed
project.
OlJjeetive II. OBJECTIVE 1.4: [revised, relocated text, from page 14 to page 5]
Provide land use designations, criteria and zoning wfti.eh. that recognizes the needs of tlnH
significant portion of Immokalee's population which is primarily pedestrian~ in nature.
Policy 11.1.4.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 14 to page 5]
Comprehensive Planning staff will continue to coordinate with the Transportation
Division regarding its existing and future plans for sidewalks. pathways and other forms
of alternative transportation for the Immokalee community. Implementation of the
Comprehensive BikewaylPedestrian Plan '.vill be consistent '.'lith the goals of the Building
Immokalee Together Project and the Main Street Project. These tv:o projects should be
considered 'lIhcn funding priorities are revie'l:ed to assure a concentrated approach to
rede':elopment.
Policy 1.4.2: [new text, page 5]
Collier County staff. III cooperation with the local Immokalee Community
Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee. shall consult with the Collier County
Pathways Advisory Committee regarding enhancing and improving the existing pathway
and sidewalk facilities.
Policv 1.4.3: [new text, page 5]
Collier County shall encourage pedestrian-friendly design for future projects located
within the Immokalee Urban Area.
OlJjeetive II. OBJECTIVE 1.5: [revised, relocated text, from page 15 to page 5]
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners Rrecogniz~~ffi.g the increasing need
for farm labor, to support the County's agricultural industry an~f ffi 1Jl~Q~
Opercrtion:; Supflort ami I IoudB.;. DepartnH~flt, ill L'ollrerutilm ':.ith loeal u...:ribu:;ifle:::;,
~ enco~lnlgi:_!?_.JL1~)~ovisior1 elLbire an adeqaate number of decent, safe, healthful, and
affordable housing units ?H' fl','uibbL: for farm workers in Immokalee~, The sites for
C01lier Co Lmt',' Ruu:;in; provision for farm !aI2orhQ!:Isil}g '(.()rl~er.;. as identified in Section
5.05.03 oJ the Collier County Land Development Code. SeftioFl ::.05.03, wfti.eh. complies
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with sS.ection lOD-25 of the Florida:' Administrative Code (F.A.c.). and the Housing
Code of Collier County shall be designated so as to keep pace v/ith the population.
Policy 11.1.5.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 15 to page 5]
New development for housing for seasonal, temporary or migrant workers shall be
permitted in any land use designation provided that such housing is they are permitted
under Section lOD-25, F.A.c.. and does not conflict with the existing zoning districts or
the Immokalee Area Future Land Use Mmap.
Policy II. 1.5.2: [revised, relocated text, from page 15 to page 5]
Transient housing for farm laborers as identified as "Transient Housing" or "Migrant
Labor Camps", as defined by Section lOD-25. ef F.A.c., may eaR also be developed in
areas designated for commercial land use!i on the Immokalee Aarea Future Land Use
Map. if they Such housing must conform to meet the requirements delineated in of the
G-4 General Commercial Zoning District (C-4) of the Collier County Land Development
Code. as amended. regarding development standards, parking, landscaping and buffering
requirements .f!lliLto the extcnt such housing is are also permitted under Section lOD 25.
of F.,^..C.
Goal III: [revised, relocated text, from page 16 to page 6]
HOUSINC
GOAL III~: CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WITHIN WHICH ALL WORKING,
DISABLED AND RETIRED RESIDENTS, AND THEIR
IMMEDIATE RESIDENT FAMILIES, WILL HAVE A
REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY TO PROCURE SAFE,
HKA...LTHFUL SANITARY, AND AFF'ORDABLE HOUSING
CONSISTENT WITH THE DESIRED DEVELOPMENT
CHARACTER OF THE AREA AS IDENTIFIED IN THE
IMMOKALEE AREA MASTER PLAN.
Objective 1Ibl2.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 16 to page 6]
Collier County shall promote the conservation and rehabilitation of housing in
Immokalee neighborhoods.
Policy 111.1.1 2.1.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 16 to page 6]
Expansion of urban facilities and services ~;hould shall enhance and 6f maintain the
viability of existing urban residential areas. Needed public infrastructure improvements
in these areas should shall receive priority in the Capital Improvement Element.
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Policy 111.1.22.1.2: [revised, relocated text, from page 16 to page 6]
Collier County shall Aassist in upgrading existing neighborhoods through active code
enforcement, refiHn'~ing ~J @!ibRtin;; infJElenee::, and concentrating providing capital
improvements, in such neighborhoods.
Policy 2.1.3: [new text, page 6]
Collier County shall Bensure that government services and facilities needed to support
housing are provided concurrent with development and meet the demands of the
Immokalee Community.
Objective ~ 2.2: [revised, relocated text, from page 17 to page 7]
Collier County wi4l has collected and willus~ the data resulting from the Immokalee
Housing Initiative Program Survey respond to the housing needs identified to identify the
current housing stock in order to address the affordable-workforce housing needs of the
area. in the housing study of Irnmokalee by county initiatives which '.vill reduce the cost
of housing development for lo\',' and very 10':1 income households.
Policy 2.2.1: [new text, page 7]
The County Operations Support and Housing Department will analyze the data collected
from the Immokalee Housing Initiative Program Survey and establish a process for
revitalizing Immokalee's neighborhoods.
Policy 111.2.1 2.2.2: [revised, relocated text, from page 17 to page 7]
The County shall continue to pursue research 4ffie initiatives such as land banking of
foreclosed upon land foreclosed due to County held liens, land grants from County and
other public holdings, and as '.vell us tax incentives for private owners who commit to
developillgfHeitt.fef affordable-worktorc~ housing for yery 10'.'. 119€0I91e, a-Flt:l- !cWo' ineome.
mui t1tl9.er 'I,'orkin;; ela:;:; rami I ic:,.
Objective III.J 2.3: [revised, relocated text, from page 18 to page 7]
By January 2005, -l99& tThe County will have in place a pilot plan of continue to explore
and provide innovative programs and regulatory reforms te that reduce the costs of
development and maintenance of safe~~!lLi healthful sanitary~ affordable~~
housing for ~ ae:4 ';0[')' JoY.', al9d otlger ',YOrbFl;; el:1:;:; n~e()me hOEl,<;eR01a:; ifl
Immokalee reSIdents.
Poliey 111.3.1: [deleted text, page 18]
By December 1997, the Community Development and Environmental Services Division
v,'ill develop two pre approved housing plans and their specifications for use by lo'.v
income families and non profit developers. The project ':,ill explore the development of
1,2,3, and 1 bedroom housing, expandable housing and duplex prototypcs.
Policy 111.3.2 2.3.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 18 to page 7]
On November 18. 2003. the Board of County Commissioners approved $1.85 million in
economic and housing incentives. These incentives shall continue to provide for fee
payment assistance. a-121J}RS,~rLY=W:(c=,"1L1J)uJ!J~s. impact fee deferrals, and mfra:ltructure
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imflro':emeflts 1'01' af1'0r€ia01e_~'2.,'~~..Ji€l1:l8iflg for re::icleflts eamlfl; gg<;~ 01' le5:; of
mecliafl R€lElseH01cl ifleome, and ~ economic development. These nevI programs may
assist in the development of safe, sanitary and affordable housing. By September 1998,
the County i\ttorney's Office will research those steps under la'.'.' to provide deferral for at
least t'.vo years the ad Valorem taxes and special assessments for nevi' apartments built for
and rested to very low and 10':1 income h01:lseholds.
Policy 111.3.3 2.3.2: [revised, relocated text, from page 18 to page 7]
The County Operations Support and Housing Department Housing and Urban
Improvement Department of the Community Development and En';ironmental Serlices
Division will continue to promote public/private partnerships that address the availability
of affordable-workforce housing by te improvinge existing processes and implementing
new processes a process of te networking the resources among the private developers~
aHd contractors~ especially among appropriate County officials, and these Immokalee
residents in the market for seeking affordable housing. so as to create a full public/private
partnership to address housing starts the afford ability and u'/ailability of housing
Policy 111.3.4 2.3.3:
[revised, relocated text, from page 18 to page 7]
The Code Enforcement Department will prioritize the enforcement of codes related to
substandard housing that constitutes are a serious threat to the public~s health, safety and
welfare.:. aHd when needed will enforce r~licies on demolition of such structures will be
enforced and the Code Enforcement Board will bc used to levy appropriate fines.
Policy 111.3.5 2.3.4:
[revised, relocated text, from page 18 to page 7]
The Community Development and Environmental Services Division will research and
develop strategies to replace and/or provide affordable::;\vorkforce housing through non:
profit providers throughout the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area. in and
around the South Immokalee area that is compatible with the Redevelopment Plan.
Objective 11I.4 2.4:
[revised, relocated text, from page 19 to page 8]
There shall be an annual effort to coordinate with federal, state, local, and private
agencies to seek funding to meet the housing needs as identified in the Housing Element
of the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan and to assure consistency with federal,
state, and local regulations in regards to concerning migrant taOO labor camps.
Policy 111.4.1 2.4.1:
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The County Operations Support and Housing Department County's Housing and Urban
Improvement Department of the Community Development and Environmental Services
Division will meet with representatives of the Rural Economic Development
Administration to improve the County's ability to attract mere government grants and
loans to develop iJJfordable-workforce housing for ':erj lo.... ~uui L)':. itll:mn:e lifld other
':.~llbn; eLL,'; h~)tLCl-:clfL.
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Policy 111.4.2 2.4.2:
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By September -l99& 2007, the Community Development and Environmental Services
Division will review the State of Florida's Environmental Health and Housing Code
requirements for those units licensed as migrant labor camps. If warranted based upon
that review. the Division will initiate appropriate and make modifications as determined
appropriate to the Collier County Housing Code based on the revie'.v.
Policy 111.4.3 2.4.3:
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The County Manager.. or his designee.. III cqQPeration with the Florida Deoartrnenl_ 01
Healt_h.. shall be responsible for collaborating to make an annual report to the Board of
County Commissioners on identified "living quarters for ~ f()l[LOr more seasonal,
temporary or migrant farm workers" as defined in Chapter lOD-25. F.A.e. and prepared
by HRS. The report shall include recommendations on improvements needed to ensure
County code and F.A.e. compliance and suggested amendments to County codes which
are restricting codes that may restrict needed rehabilitation and new developments.
Policy 111.4.4 2.4.4: [revised, relocated text, from page 19 to page 8]
Continue to cooperate collaborate with all private groups seeking to furnish shelters for
the homeless, and/or abused women and children in Immokalee.
Goal IV: [revised, relocated text, from page 20 to page 9]
CONSERV.A.. TION
GOAL IV J: THE COUNTY SHALL CONTINUE TO PLAN FOR THE
PROTECTION, CONSERVATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF ITS
NATURAL RESOURCES AS DICT.'\TED REQUIRED IN THE
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Objective I\ld 3.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 20 to page 9]
The County shall continue to protect and preserve natural resources within, and adjacent
te, the Immokalee Urban Designated Area and on adjacent lands within the Rural Lands
Stewardship Area Overlay in accordancc \yith the Growth Management Plan.
Policy IV.1.13.1.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 20 to page 9]
The Immokalee Area Master Plan shall be updated as appropriate to reflect the
recommendations resulting from the programmatic commitments of the Conservation and
Coastal Management Element of the Growth Management Plan.
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Policy 3.1.2: [new text, page 9]
Collier County shall ensure that government services and facilities related to the
conservation and management of natural resources are made available to the Immokalee
Community.
Goal V:
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RECREA TION
GOAL :v:~: IN A COST EFFICIENT MANNER. PROVIDE AMPLE: HIGH
QUALITY AND DIVERSE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
FOR THE IMMOKALEE COMMUNITY TYPICALLY PROVIDED
BY THE PUBLIC IN fA COM1\fUNITY THE SIZE OF
IMMOK\LEE, FOR fALL I1\f1\10K\LEE CITIZENS IN A COST
EFFICIENT M,,\NNER.
Objective V.l4.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 21]
Collier County shall implement a parks and recreation program for Immokalee that is
equivalent to Collier County standards, taking into consideration plans that reflect
citizens' recreational preferences and offer recreational opportunities ffi for all age
groups.
Policy:v.t-d- 4.1.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 21]
By September" 1998, Collier County's Public Services Division shall complete and
publish for public comment, and adopt a 5 year plan and budget for parks and recroation
that would meet tho needs and charactoristics of the total population (seasonal and
permanent) of Immokalee. In accordance with Obiective~'). l am(J.~.h and subsequent
policies. of the Recreation and Open Space Element. the County Parks and Recreation
Department shall. by 2010, develop a :'lei;;h~()rl;;\I:~()G Part Plaft :1ftd a Community and
Regional Park Plan.
The plan and budget will be based upon such things as a survey of the preferences and
priorities of Immokalee's seasonal and permanent population. The survey should include:
a. Questions concerning community-wide and neighborhood park recreation issues.
b. Differentiates by neighborhood the estimates of the population's priorities among
alternative combinations of types of parks and recreation sites, facilities,
equipment, and services.
c. Be conducted during peak permanent and seasonal population periods.
Policy ~ 4.1.2: [revised, relocated text, from page 21]
The County Public Services Division ~cLIEIY locate Pfuture parks ,::ill be encouraged
to locate within tfle designated Neighborhood Centers-;- and within other areas that serve
the needs of the community. but ,::ill not be limited to these areas. This may be
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accomplished through funding meth(;)(]'s, including.. but not limited to, the County~
purchase of land, private sector land donations, or through an interlocal agreement
between Collier County and the Collier County School Board.
Policy 4.1.3: [new text, page 10]
Collier County shall ensure that government services and facilities related to parks and
recreation are provided concurrent with the impacts of development.
Goal VI:
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TRANSPORTATION
COAL li: THE FUTURE LAND USE PLA.. TTERN SHALL BE SUPPORTED BY f...
NET"70RK OF ROf..DS, PEDESTRIAN WA YS, f..ND BlKEWL\ YS THA T
ML\INTAINS IMl\tOKALEE'S SMALL TOWN CHLA..RLA..CTER, YET L\CHIEVES
EFFICIENT LA..ND SAFE TRA..FFIC MOVEMENT.
GOAL 5:
FUTURE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE
SUPPORTED BY A NETWORK OF ROADS. SIDEWALKS. AND
BlKEPATHS THAT ARE EFFICIENT AND SAFE. AND
ENHANCE AND PRESERVE IMMOKALEE'S SMALL TOWN
CHARACTER
Objective Wol5.1: [renumbered, relocated text, from page 22]
The County shall provide for the safe and convenient movement of pedestrians,
motorized and non-motorized vehicles.
Peliey VI.1.1: [deleted text, page 22]
The County's Metropolitan Planning Organization Section of the ComllRlnity
Development and Environmental Services Division shall complete a transportation study
for the Irnmokalee Urban Designated L^..rea by September 1999. Once completed and
accepted by the Board of County Commissioners, the Immokalee Master Plan shall be
amended to incorporate the transportation study. The study will review existing roadv/ay
conditions, identify deficiencies and make recommendations considering all of the
following:
a. Consider all recommendations in the Collier County 5 Year Bicycle '.Yays Plan;
b. Giye highest priority to completion of the grid network ':"ith consideration of
those segments identified in the Transportation section of the Support Document;
c. Identify all right of ..my on a thoroughfare rights of way protection map; and
d. Establish a loop road.
Policy '/1.1.25.1.1:
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The Traffic Circulation Map in the- Transportation Element will graphically depict
Immokalee's future roadway network, and identify specific roadway improvements
needed to implement the Immokalee Area Master Plan~ Future Land Use Map and will
be updated as new information is available. These improvements will be prioritized and
placed into the Capital Improvement Element after further transportation analysis is
completed.
Policy "1.1.3 5.1.2: [revised, relocated text, from page 22]
The Collier County 5: Year Bicycle 'Nays Pathways Plan, prepared by the Metropolitan
Planning Organization with the assistance of the Pathway Advisory Committee, shall
give priority to linking existing and future residential neighborhoods to each other,
designated neighborhood centers, commercial, employment and public service areas. This
plan will reflect the unique needs of the Immokalee community and also take into
consideration the need for pedestrian walkways in Immokalee.
Policy "1.1.4 5.1.3: [revised, relocated text, from page 22]
Existing and future bikc\yays bikepaths for the Immokalee community shall be
graphically depicted on the Traffic Circulation Map of the Immokalec Mastcr Plan, and
shall become part of within the Collier County 5: Year Bicycle ',Vays Pathways Plan.
Policv 5.1.4: [new text, page 22]
The County Transportation and the Community Development and Environmental
Services Divisions shall ensure that sidewalks and bikepaths constmcted by or for the
County are provided concurrent with the impacts of development and meet the demands
of the Immokalee Community.
Goal VIII:
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ECONOl\HC
GOAL VIII ~:
ENHANCE AND DIVERSIFY THE LOCAL ECONOMY OF
THE IMMOKALEE COMMUNITY AS DETAILED IN THE
ECONOMIC ELEMENT OF THE GROWTH
MANAGEMENT PLAN
Objective VIlLI 6.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 23 to page 12]
The County shall promote economic development opportunities throughout the
Immokalee Urban Area. Prepare a plan for cconomic development for thc Immokalee
Are&.-
Policy "111.1.16.1.1: [revised, relocated text, from page 23]
The County. in cooperation with the Immokalee Chamber of Commerce. the Collier
County Airport Authority. and the Economic Development Council, shall continue to
promote economic opportunities at the Immokalee Regional Airport and the surrounding
commercial and industrial areas. By 1997, the Community Development and
Environmental Services Division shall prepare a county wide economic plan that '.vill
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include an i\ction Plan with recommendations and incentives to enhance and di'/ersify
the local economy.
Policy VIII.1.2: [deleted text, page 23]
The Community Development and Environmental Services Division and the i\irport
i\uthority shall promote the development of the Irnmokalee .^drport and surrounding
commercial and industrial arcus as set forth in the lmmokaleo '^1irport Master Plan.
Polic)' VIII.1.3:
Deyelop and initiate a program in
designation.
[deleted text, page 23]
1997 to promote the inccntives of Enterprise Zone
Policy VIII.1.4 6.1.2: [renumbered, relocated text, from page 23]
The Community Development and Environmental Services Division will coordinate with
the Collier County Sheriff's Department on investigating and pursuing any funding
opportunities available under the Safe Neighborhood Act to assist with enhancing the
Immokalee community. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
principles shall be encouraged in all development standards.
Policy '/111.1.5 6.1.3: [revised, relocated text, from page 23]
Collier County staff in cooperation with the Economic Development Council and other
Immokalee community agencies shall ~oordinate with the Collier County School Board
to ensure that the employment skills and training needed are available for the types of
industries located in the lmmokalee Community.
Policy 6.1.4: [new text, page 23]
Ensure that economic policies. programs and incentives pursued by Collier County within
the Immokalee Urban Area are managed so as to provide a benefit to the community.
LAND USE DESIGNA TION DESCRIPTION SECTION [relocated, no text
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A.
Urban - Mixed Use District
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The purpose of this District is to provide for residential and non-residential land uses,
including mixed-use developments such as Planned Unit Developments. Certain
recreation/tourist and commercial uses are also allowed subiect to criteria.
Residen.tial Design.ation [deleted text, from page 4]
This designation is intended to accommodate a variety of residentiulland uses including
single family, duplcK, multi family, and mobile homes, v.'hich docs not preclude
seasonal, temporary and migrant farm\\'orkor housing.
1.
Low Residential SubWistrict
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The purpose of this designatiQn is to provide a Subdistrict for a low density
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Mixed Residential SubDdistrict
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The purpose of this designation is to provide fef a Subdistrict ef for high density
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4.
Nei2hborhood Center SubDdistrict
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5. Commerce Center Mixed Use SubDdistrict r revised title. relocated text.
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6.
Planned Unit Commercial SubDdistrict
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from pa2e 81
7.
Recreational Tourist SubDdistrict
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from pa2e 81
The purpose of this Subdgistrict is to provide centers for recreational and tourism
activity that utilizes- the natural environment as the main attraction. The centers
should contain low intensity uses that attract both tourists and residents while
preserving the environmental features of the area. Uses permitted allowed within
this Subdistrict include: passive parks,~ nature preserves; wildlife sanctuaries;
open space; museums; cultural facilities; marinas; transient lodging facilities
(including: hotel/motel, rental cabins, bed & and breakfast establishments, and
campsites,1 restaurants; recreational vehicles- parks; sporting and recreational
camps; low-intensity retail uses; single family homes; agriculture; and these
essential services as defined in the Land Development Code.
Residential development is permitted at a density of less than or equal to four (4)
dwclling residential units per gross acre, or less. Transient lodging is permitted at
a maximum density of cight (8) ten (10) units per acre. Rezones are encouraged
to be in the form of a Planned Unit Development (PUD). The minimum acreage
requirement for a PUD within this Subdgistrict shall be two (2) contiguous acres.
Nonresidential Uses
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Densitv Ratin2 System [new text]
The Density Rating System is only applicable to areas designated Urban. Mixed Use
District. as identified on the Immokalee Future Land Use Map. The Density Rating
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System is applicable to the Low Residential Subdistrict to the extent that the residential
density cap of 4 dwelling units per acre is not exceeded. except for the density bonus
provisions for Agffordable-::w~)fkforce l4bousing. Except as provided below. the final
determination of permitted density via implementation of this Density Rating System is
made by the Board of County Commissioners through an advertised public hearing
process (rezone). Density achieved by right shall not be combined with density achieved
through the rezone public hearing process.
1. The Densitv Ratio!! Svstem is applied in the followin!! manner: [new text]
a. Within the applicable Urban designated areas. a base density of 4 residential
dwelling units per gross acre is allowed. though not an entitlement. The base
level of density may be adjusted depending upon the location and characteristics
of the project. For purposes of calculating the eligible number of dwelling units
for the project. the total number of dwelling units may be rounded up by one unit
if the dwelling unit total yields a fraction of a unit .5 or greater. Acreage used for
the calculation of density is exclusive of commercial portions of the project.
except mixed residential and commercial uses as provided for in the C-l through
C-3 zoning district in the Collier County Land Development Code. \'ia emHEtional
W5%: and. portions of a project for land uses having an established equivalent
residential density in the Collier County Land Development Code.
b. This Density Rating System only applies to residential dwelling units. This
Density Rating System is not applicable to accessory dwelling or accessory
structures that are not intended and/or not deigned for permanent occupancy. and
is not applicable to accessory dwelling or accessory structures intended for rental
or other commercial use: such as accessory dwelling and structures include guest
houses. guest suites. and the like.
c. All new residential zoning located within the Mixed Use District shall be
consistent with the Density Rating System. except as provided in Policy 5.1 of the
Future Land Use Element.
d. Within the applicable areas of the Mixed Use District. all properties zoned A.
Rural Agricultural. and/or E. Estates. and/or RSF-1. 2. 3. Residential Single
Family. for which an affordable workforce housing project is proposed and
approved. in accordance with Section 2.06.00 of the Land Development Code
(Ordinance 04-41. as amended, adopted June 22. 2004 and effective October 18.
2004). shall be permitted the base density of four (4) dwelling units per gross acre
by right: that is. a rezone public hearing shall not be required. Such a proiect
must comprise a minimum of ten acres. Density achieved by right shall not be
combined with density achieved through the rezone public hearing process.
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~fJ€eial Prtrrisi8ftS
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2. !. Density Bonuses
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a. Proximity to Neighborhood Center and Commerce
4,5]
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If 50% or more of a project is withifl a Neighborhood Center or the Commerce Ccnter
Mixed Use District, thefl the maximum deflsity allov..ed vlithin the Neighborhood Centcr
or Commercc Center Mixed Use District of tv..elve (12) units per acre can be averaged in
with the density of the portiofl of the project outside of the Neighborhood Center for the
entire project; hov..e'..er, appropriate buffering to adjacent lower ifltensity uses must be
achie'..ed.
D!!. Affordable-workforce Housim! Bonus. Bv Public Hearin2
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To encourage the PQ.rovision of Ai;lffordable-workforce Ubousing within certain
Subdistricts in the Urban Designated Area, as defined in the Housing Element
wettltl aM a maximum of up to eight (8) d\velling residential units per gross acre
may be added to the base density if the project meets the definition and
requirements of the Affordable~workrorce Housing Density Bonus Ordinance
(Section 2.06.00 of the Land Development Code, Ordinance 04.41. as amended.
adopted June 22. 2004 and effective October 19. 2004). abovc the maximum
density of the gilidistrict, ; however, no density may exceed sixteen (16) units per
aere: This bonus may be applied to an entire project or portions of a project
provided that the project is located within the Neighborhood Center (NC)
Subdistrict, Commerce Center::Mixed Use (CC-MU) Subdistrict and all or any
residential subdistricts.
b. Affordable-workfol"Ce Housim! Bonus. Bv Ri2ht [new text]
To encourage the provision of affordable-w()rkforce housing within that portion
of the Urban Mixed Use District. properties zoned A, Rural Agricultural. and/or
E. Estates. and/or RSF-l, 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Residential Single Family and/or RMF-6,
Residential Multi-Family. for which an affordable~~vorkf()rce housing project is
proposed in accordance with the definitions and requirements of the Affordable,
workforce Housing Density Bonus Ordinance (Section 2.06.00 of the Land
Development Code, Ordinance 04-41. as amended. adopted June 22. 2004 and
effective October 18. 2004). a maximum of four (4) residential units per gross
acre shall be added to the base density of 4 dwelling units per acre. Therefore. the
maximum density that may be achieved by right shall not exceed eight (8)
dwelling units per acre. Such a project must comprise a minimum of ten acres.
Density achieved bv right shall not be combined with density achieved through
the rezone public hearing process.
c.
Residential Infill
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To encourage residential in fill, three (3) residential d\velling units per gross acre may be
added if the following criteria are met: the project is ten (10) acres or less in size; at the
time of development, the project will be served by central public water and se'.ver; at least
one abutting property is developed; the project is compatible \vith surrounding land uses;
the property in question has no common site development plafl .....ith adjacent property;
there is no common ownership "vith any adjacent parcels; and the parcel in question was
not created to take advantage of the in fill residential density bonus and was created prior
to the adoption of this provision in the Growth Management Plan on January 10, 1989.
d.
Roadway ........eeess
[deleted text, page 5]
If the projcct has direct access to two (2) or more arterial or collector roads or if there is
project commitment for provision of interconnection of roads '.vith existing or future
adjaccnt projects, one (1) rcsidential dwelling unit per gross acre may be addcd above the
maximum density of the district.
3. . Maximum Densitv
The maximum permitted density shall not exceed 16 residential dwelling units per gross
acre within the Urban designated area. except when utilizing the Transfer of
Development Rights (TDR) Chapter 2.03.07 of the Land Development Code. adopted by
Ord. No. 91-102. as amended.
~ 4. Density and Intensity Blending
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B. Urban - Commercial District
Cemmereial DesigBatioR
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The purpose of this designation District is intcnded to accommodate a variety of
commercial land uses... including neighborhood oriented commercial uses, commerce
center uses, general highway commercial uses and commercial development within
Planned Unit Developments (PUDs). Migrant blab or Gfamps are also permitted within
the this Commercial designations.
1. Commercial SubDQistrict - S.R. 29 and Jefferson Ave. [revised, relocated
text, from page 5.1]
The purpose of this designation Subdistrict is to provide for retail, and office uses,
transient lodging facilities and highway commercial uses that serve the needs of the
traveling public~ Commercial uses allowed within the Subdistrict are generally similar to
the C-1 through C-4 Commercial Zoning Districts... as identified in the Collier County
Land Development Code. These commercial uses must be located on a major arterial or
collector roadway.
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A. The development criteria as eskililished contained in Section ~ 2.03.07.G.l of
the Collier County Land Development Code must be met for future development
within the Commercial Subdl}istrict along SR-29.l. as identified on Zoning Maps:
6932N; 6932S; 6933N; 6933S; 7904N; and 7905N.
B. The development criteria as established contained in Section ~ 2.03.07.G.2
of the Collier County Land Development Code must be met for future
development within the Commercial Subdl}istrict along Jefferson Avenue as
identified on Zoning Map 6933S.
2.
NeigkhoFllOod Ceater District
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3. CommeFee Ceater l\l1xed Use Distriet [reloeated text, from page 7 to
page 15]
4. Plaaaed Uait Developmeat Commereial Distriet [reloeated text, from page 8
to page ItJ]
Non-commercial Uses
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5.
ReereatioaallToHrist Distriet
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The purpose of this District is to provide centers for recreational and tourism activity that
utilizes the natural ell','ironment as the main attraction. The centers should contain 10\';
intensity uses that attract Qmh tourists and residents while preserving the en'lironmental
features of the area. Uses permitted ~in this district include: passive parks,~ nature
preserves; '.vildlife sanctuaries; open space; museums; cultural facilities; marinas;
transient lodging facilities {including: hotel/motel, rental cabins, bed & breakfast
establishments, ill!Q campsites,1 restaurants; recreational yehicles parks; sporting and
recreational camps; 10'.'.' intensity retail ~; single family homes; agriculture; and thosc
esscntial services as defined in thc Land Deyelopment Code.
Residential development is permittcd at a density of less than or equal to four (4)
d'v'.'elling units per gross acrc, or less. Transicnt lodging is pcrmitted at a maximum
density of eight (8) ten (10) units per acrc. Rezoncs arc encouraged to bc in the form of a
Planned Unit Developmcnt (PUD). Thc minimum acreage requirement for a PUD ~
this District shall bc t\yO (2) contiguous acrcs.
Iadllstrial Designatioa:
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This designation is intended to accommodate a variety of industrial land uses such as
Industrial, Commerce Center Industrial, and Business Parks.
c. Urban - Industrial District
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1.
Industrial SubdDistrict
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The purpose of this designation Subdistrict is to provide for industrial type uses~
including~ airports; these uses related to light manufacturing, processing, storage
and warehousing, wholesaling, distribution, packing houses, recycling, high
technology, laboratories, assembly, storage, computer and data processing,
business services;, limited commercial uses, such as child care centers, aHd
restaurants and other basic industrial commercial, uses... but not including except
retail uses, as described in the Land Development Code for the Industrial and
Business Park Zoning Districts; and, vehicle racing, subject to conditional use
approval. Accessory uses and structures customarily associated with the uses
permitted allowed in this Subdistrict, includ~ffig. but are not limited to, offices,
and retail sales~, campgrounds accessory to vehicle racing; and, campgrounds
accessory to special events at the airport, such as air shows and structures 't..hich
are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to pcrmitted
principal uses and structures are also permitted.
2. Commerce Center - Industrial SubdDistrict [revised, relocated text, from
page 9]
The purpose of this designation Subdistrict is to create a major Activity Center
that serves the entire Immokalee Urban Designated Area and surrounding
agricultural area~. The Commerce Center-Industrial SubGgistrict shall function
as afl major employment center and shall encourage for industrial and commercial
uses as described in the Land Development Code for the Commercial (C-]
through C-5), Industrial and Business Park Zoning Districts. This Subf)district
includes the Immokalee Farmers Market and related facilities. The Subf)district
also permits Hhigher intensity commercial uses~ including packing houses,
industrial fabrication operation~ and warehouses shall be permitted within this
District. Accessory uses and structures customarily associated with the uses
permitted allowed in this Subdistrict, includ~ffig, but not limited to, offices, and
retail sales, and structures 'vvhich arc customarily accessory and clearly incidental
and subordinate to permitted principal uses and structures are also permittcd
allowed.
3.
Business Park SubdDistrict
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Non-Industrial Uses
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Essential services as defined in the Land Development Code are allowed within the
Industrial Designation. In addition to those industrial uses permittcd 'vvithin the Industrial
Designation, uses such as those essential services as defined in the Land Deyelopment
Code are permitted.
Overlays and Special Features
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Immokalee Area Master Plan
3-23-06
1. Urban Infill and Redevelopment Area
The Urban Infill and Redevelopment Area is consistent with criteria outlined in Section
163.2514(2) (a)-(e), Florida Statutes. The intent of this delineation is to comprehensively
address the urban problems within the area consistent with the goals of this plan. This
designation is informational and has no regulatory effect
MAP CHANGES:
Immokalee Area Future Land Use Map:
a) Reformat map and legend consistent with the countywide FLUM as follows:
Remove/delete map labels, except for major roadways; remove/delete densities
and Districts' abbreviations from map legend; remove/delete Districts and
replace with Subdistricts; categorize Subdistricts into three groups - Mixed
Use, Commercial, or Industrial; and, add a new heading "Overlays and Special
Features" on the map legend.
b) As reouired bv Policy 6.2.4 (41 of the CCME, add a man lel!end notation
"wetlands connected to Lake Trafford/Camn Keais Strand svstem" and
corresDondim! identification of the wetland area on the map.
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Economic Element
3-23-06
Policy l.-3.12:
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Policy 3.13:
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Collier County will continue to support programs designed to ensure the availability of
the infrastructure needed for advanced telecommunications and high technology.
Policy 3.14:
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Collier County has adopted aHa SHall maiHtaiH a comprehensive program of economic
incentives that are designed to attract new businesses and develop the local workforce for
such businesses. These incentives include:
a. An impact fee payment assistance program for either new or expanding targeted
industries:
b. A job creation investment program for the relocation or expansion of targeted
industries:
c. A property tax stimulus program providing payments to offset the costs associated with
the relocation and/or expansion of targeted industries: and,
d. An advanced broadband infrastructure investment program, which provides payments
to businesses that are either installing or expanding broadband communications systems.
Policy 3.15:
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Collier County has adopted and shall maintain an impact fee deferral program for owner-
occupied, single-family homes constructed within the Immokalee Enterprise Zone. The
purpose of this program is to encourage the retention of a permanent resident population
of homeowners within the Immokalee Community.
Policy 1.3.HI6:
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OBJECTIVE M: (Nonprofit and Civic Oreanizations and Local GroupslProerams)
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Policy M.l:
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Policy M.2:
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Policy M.3:
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OBJECTIVE 1.5: (Expansion and Development of Educational Facilities and
Proerams) [Renumbered text, new text, page 3]
Policy 1.5.1:
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Policy 1.5.2:
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