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DSAC Minutes 05/01/2019May 1,2019 MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETTNG Naples, Florida, May 1,2019 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Development Services Advisory Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 3:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at the Collier County Growth Management Department Building, Conference Room #609/610, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Florida, with the following members present: Chairman: William J. Varian Vice Chairman: Blair Foley David Dunnavant James E. Boughton @xcused) Clay Brooker Chris Mitchell Robert Mulhere Mario Valle Norman Gentry Marco Espinar (Absent) Laura Spurgeon DeJohn Jeremy Sterk JeffCurl John English Mark Mclean ALSO PRESENT: Jamie French, Deputy Department Head Judy Puig, Operations Analyst, Staff Liaison Eric Fey, Sr. Project Manager, Public Utilities Mike Ossorio, Director, Code Enforcement Division Jon Walsh, Chief Building Inspector Lorraine Lantz, Transportation Planning Rich Long, Director, Plans Review and Inspections Ken Kovensky, Director, Operations and Regulatory Management Eric Johnson, Principal Planner Chris Scott, Planning Manager, Development Review May 1,2019 Any penons in need ofthe verbatim record ollhe meeting ,rra! request a copy of lhe audio recording from lhe Collier County Growlh Managemenl Deparffient I. Call to Order - Chairman Chairman Varian called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. II. Approval of Agenda Mn Curl moved to approve the Agenda Second by Mr. Mulhere Canied unanimously 12 ' 0- m. Approval of Minutes from April 3, 2019 Meeting Mr. Brooker moved to approve the minutes of lhe April 3, 2019 meeting as presented Second by Mr. CurL Carried unanimously 12 - 0. IV. Approval of DSAC March 19,2019 Subcommittee minutes (Only Committee Members Clay Brooker, Blair Foley, Robert Mulhere and Jefi Curl) Mr. Foley moved lo approve the minutes of the March 19,2019 meeting as presented Second by Mr. CurL Carried unanimously 1 - 0. V. Public Speakers None VI. StaffAnnouncements/[Jpdates A. Code Enforcement Division update - [Mike Ossorio] Mr. Ossorio provided the report "Co de Enforcement Division Monthly Report March 2 2 , - April 2 1 , 2019 Highlights" for informational purposes. He noted: o That enforcement cases are up over last year, so far through April of 2019 by approximately 600.o Cleanups continue in Immokalee and Golden Gate City, a "ride around" with Commissioner Taylor scheduled for the Bayshore area next week. o The Board of County Commissioners voted to reconsider the decision on enforcing the Land Development Code requirements on short term vacation rentals. o The County Manager passed the Division's Intemal Control audit' B. Public Utilities Division update - [Tom Chmelik or designee] Mr. Fey submitted the monthly report on response time for "Letters of Availability, Utility Deviations and FDEP Permits" for infonmational purposes. He noted: o The Division is meeting timefiames for availability and FDEP requests with deviations at a 5 day tumaround.. Davidson Engineering will be performing reviews of the Utility Standards with no meetings scheduled to date. o The Purchase Order for the Utility Policy and Conveyance Procedures has been issued. C. Growth Management DepartmenUTransportation Engineering and/or Planning - [Jay Ahmad or designeel Ms. Latrtz presented the PowerPoint "Randall Blvd. and Oil Well Road Project Status for DSAC Meeting, May l, 2019" for informational purposes. She noted: May 1,2019 o That public meetings were held on the corridor study for the area and after considerations the County is recommending that Option "Viable 2 Plus Future Network" be implemented. o The option would include 6 lanes for Randall Blvd. and 4 lanes for Everglades Blvd. from Golden Gate Blvd. to Oil Well Road. o Also incorporated into the option is a connection to the future north/south Big Cypress Parkway for Randall Blvd. and Vanderbilt Beach Road. o The item is slated to be heard by the BCC on May 14, 2019 and she will forward a copy of the PowerPoint to the Committee. She also reported that proposed improvements to Whippoorwill Road were approved by the BCC. D. County Fire Review update - [Shar Beddow and/or Shawn Hansonl Ms. Beddow reported: o That tumaround times are as follows: Building Plan review 443 at 2 days; Site Plan reviews - 82 at 1 day; Inspections timing at 2 - 3 days. o Dedication of the "Florida Fallen Firefghters Memorial'was held in Tallahassee. o There will be a Flammable Liquid's Class held on May 7e. E. North Naples Fire Review update - [Capt. Sean Lintz and Daniel Zunzuneguil Mr. Zunzunegui reported that tumaround times are as follows: Building Plan review - 645 at 6 days; Site Plan reviews - 44 at 5 days; Inspections timin g at I day. A l61G class will be held on May 296 at the North Naples Department Headquarters. F. Operations & Regulatory Mgmt. Division update [Ken Kovensky] Mr. Kovens$ submitted the "Col/ier County April 2019 Monthly Stalisfi'cs " which outlined the building plan and land development review activities. He noted permit activity continues to increase and inspections are now at 24,000 monthly. Mr. French reported: o That staffing needs continue to be addressed with the Division proposing l0 additional positions, 8 inspectors for structural and 2 for mechanical and plumbing. o The costs for the position will be paid by a reduction in overtime hours currently at 3,500 for the Fiscal Year, reduction in the requirement in the use ofoutside services such as Nova, use of unencumbered reserve funds, availability offees for services not completed, and carry forward funds. The Division is in good financial standing overall at this point in time. o Given the current availability ofqualified personnel seeking employment in the marketplace, it is anticipated it will take approximately 8 months to fill the positions. o The item is scheduled to be heard by the BCC on May 28s and requested a recommendation from the Committee on the item. Mr. Yalle anived at 3:30 p.m. Mr. Mulhere moved to recommend the Board of Couny Commissionen approve Staffs proposal to add I0 new employees to the Division Second by Mr. Valle- Canied unanimously 13 - 0. Committee discussion occurred on the County's pay schedule with concern expressed on the amount oftime required to fill the newly created positions if approved by the BCC. May 1,2019 Mr. French reported Staffis aware of the issues and has taken measures in an attempt to address the issues. He will review the concern and retum the item for discussion at a future meeting including any need for a payroll study. Permit Fee Chanses Mr. French reported the following proposed fee changes, for the following items: o Building permit re-inspection from $60.00 to $45.00, the same fee charged for an initial inspection - Savings to customers: $290,000.. Building permit inspections on a time-specified basis fiom $90.00 to $70.00 - Savings to customers: $ 15,000.o Third & subsequent corrections to Plans from $90.00 to $65.00 - Savings to customers: $ I 1,000. o Sheet change-outs from $35.00 per sheet to $25.00 per sheet - Savings to customers: M,000. o After-the-Fact Environment or Landscape, Excavation and Well permits from "4x the normal fee" to "2x the normal fee" - Savings to customers: $ I 5,000. . USB download for files - $5.00 (the same as the fee for CD buming) - Savings to customers: Neutral.r Easement Use Agreements @UA) - New fee of $2,000.00, the same as the fee for Vacation ofEasements - Savings to customers: Neutral. Mr. Mulhere moved lo recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve thefee changes as proposed by Stalf h,ith the exceplion ofthefeefot lhe Afrer lhe Fdct Envbonment permit. Second by Mn Valle. Carried unanimously 13 - 0. Committee discussions with some Members expressing on the reducing the punitive fee for after the fact vegetation clearing as it might provide the unintended consequence ofproviding an "incentive" to violate County requirements. Staff noted the following: . An owner still needs to address native vegetation requirements in the LDC, o The majoriry of issues arise with individual cases of single family landowners (as opposed to developers and contractors) who are unaware ofthe requirements and the goal is to reduce the punitive burden on those landowners. Mr. Milchell moved to recommend lhe Board of County Commissioners approve Staffs proposal to reduce the punilive fee for "Afier lhe Facl" Environmental permits. Second by Mr. Genlry. Molion carried 9 jes" -1 uno." Mr. Curl, Mn Foley, Mr. Mulhere and Mr. Valle voted "no." Miscellaneous Staff reported:o That the project to allow credit card payments online is ongoing. o Measures are being taken to adjust the timing for online plan submittal with completion slated over the next 60 - 90 days. G. Development Review Division update [Matt Mcleanl Mr. Scott reported that activity remains high with no particular deviations in business tra{fic. VII. New Business 4 May l, 201 9 A. Digital Signatures update Uonathon Walshl Mr. Walsh provided documents outlining a history summary of statutory requirements for electronic signatures. He noted: o That a certificate is required to be issued by a third party, and they continue to work with the City of Naples and Marco Island to initiate a similar process for the industry. o It is anticipated the service may be available in the Fall of2019. o He will provide a list of the tlrird party vendors eligible to provide the service which is typically $200 - $300 annually. B. Separation Requirements for Self-Storage Buildings on U.S.41 [Eric Johnson] LDC SECTIONS TO BE AMENDED: 1.08.02 Definitions 2.03.03 Commercial Zoning Districts ' 5.05.16 Self-Storage Buildings Facilities - (New Section) 10.03.06 Public Notice and Required Hearings for Land Use Petitions The proposed amendment represents the implementation ofthe Board's direction to study the proliferation ofselfstorage facilities on U.S. 41, between the intersection ofPalm StreeU Commercial Drive and Price StreeUTriangle Boulevard. It requires a separation of 1,320 feet between new and existing self-storage buildings. A distance waiver may be approved if an adequate supply of neighborhood goods and services are available within a quarter-mile radius of a new facility. Mr. Johnson presented the proposed amendment noting the Subcommittee previously recommended approval ofthe proposal with changes which Staff incorporated into the proposal. Mr. Foley moved to recommend the Board of Coungt Commissioners approve the amendmenl as proposed by Staff. Second by Mn Brooker. Committee discussion occurred with some Members expressing concern over regulating a use with differing requirements in a district where the use is already permitted. Others noted the goal is to assist the neighborhood in establishing a sought after identity and a plan is being developed for the area. Additionally, it is not uncommon to regulate permitted uses with differing standards within sections ofa code and there is a provision for a waiver. Motion passed I *yes" - 3 "no" and 2 abslentions. Mr. Dunaavanl, Mr. Gentry and Mr. Slerk voled "no." Mn Mclean and Mn Mitchell abstained. VIII. Old Business None IX. Committee Member Comments None X. Adjourn Next Meeting Dates June 5, 2019 GMI) conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm July 3,2019 GMD conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm . MaY 1,2019 August 7, 2019 GMD conference Room 610 - 3:fi) pm September 4, 2019 GMD conference Room 610 - 3:fi) pm There being no further business for the good ofthe County, the meeting was adjourned by the order of the Chair at 4:42P.M- COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE 6 FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS LAST NAME—FIRST NAME—MIDDLE NAME NAME OF BOARD; COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE Mitchell, Christopher Reginald Development Services Advisory Committee MAILING ADDRESS THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON 9351 Corkscrew Road, Suite 102 WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIT OF: ❑ CIT`( 4COUNTY :1 OTHER LOCALAGENCY CITY COUNTY NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: Estero FL DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED May 1, 2019 MY POSITION IS: ❑ ELECTIVE APPOINTIVE � 150ll• FZU1 This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies to members of advisory and non -advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before completing and filing the form. A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which would inure to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also MUST ABSTAIN from knowingly voting on a measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained (including the parent, subsidiary, or sibling organization of a principal by which he or she is retained); to the special private gain or loss of a relative; or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies (CRAs) under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one -acre, one -vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that capacity. For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. A "business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange). In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict: PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting; and WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes. APPOINTED OFFICERS: Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you are not prohibited by Section 112.3143 from otherwise participating in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction. IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN: You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on page 2) CE FORM 8B - EFF. 11/2013 PAGE 1 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.C. APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued) •A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. • The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: • You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating. • You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, Who must incorporate the form in the minutes. A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency, and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST Christopher R. Mitchell , hereby disclose that on May 1 st (a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one or more) inured to my special private gain or loss; inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate, inured to the special gain or loss of my relative, inured to the special gain or loss of Stor-All Aquisitions, LLC whom I am retained; or inured to the special gain or loss of is the parent subsidiary, or sibling organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me. (b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows: .20 19 For item VII. New Business — B. Separation Requirements for Self Storage Buildings on U.S 41 from the May 1 st, 2019 DSAC Agenda. This measure affects current projects in the design and permitting phase. , by , which If disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys, a public officer, who is also an attorney, may comply with the disclosure requirements of this section by disclosing the nature of the interest in such a way as to provide the public with notice of the conflict. 5/06/19 Date Filed Si tore NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, ORA CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000. CE FORM 813 - EFF. 11/2013 PAGE 2 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.C. FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS LAST NAME—FIRST NAME—MIDDLE NAME NAME OF BOARD; COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE Mitchell, Christopher Reginald Development Services Advisory Committee MAILING ADDRESS THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON 9351 Corkscrew Road, Suite 102 WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIT OF: ❑ CIT`( 4COUNTY :1 OTHER LOCALAGENCY CITY COUNTY NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: Estero FL DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED May 1, 2019 MY POSITION IS: ❑ ELECTIVE APPOINTIVE � 150ll• FZU1 This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies to members of advisory and non -advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before completing and filing the form. A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which would inure to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also MUST ABSTAIN from knowingly voting on a measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained (including the parent, subsidiary, or sibling organization of a principal by which he or she is retained); to the special private gain or loss of a relative; or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies (CRAs) under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one -acre, one -vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that capacity. For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. A "business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange). In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict: PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting; and WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes. APPOINTED OFFICERS: Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you are not prohibited by Section 112.3143 from otherwise participating in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction. IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN: You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on page 2) CE FORM 8B - EFF. 11/2013 PAGE 1 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.C. APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued) •A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. • The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: • You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating. • You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, Who must incorporate the form in the minutes. A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency, and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST Christopher R. Mitchell , hereby disclose that on May 1 st (a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one or more) inured to my special private gain or loss; inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate, inured to the special gain or loss of my relative, inured to the special gain or loss of Stor-All Aquisitions, LLC whom I am retained; or inured to the special gain or loss of is the parent subsidiary, or sibling organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me. (b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows: .20 19 For item VII. New Business — B. Separation Requirements for Self Storage Buildings on U.S 41 from the May 1 st, 2019 DSAC Agenda. This measure affects current projects in the design and permitting phase. , by , which If disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys, a public officer, who is also an attorney, may comply with the disclosure requirements of this section by disclosing the nature of the interest in such a way as to provide the public with notice of the conflict. 5/06/19 Date Filed Si tore NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, ORA CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000. CE FORM 813 - EFF. 11/2013 PAGE 2 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.C.