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Ex Parte
Ex parte Items - Commissioner Burt L. Saunders COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA September 24, 2019 ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS 9B ***This item to be heard no sooner than 10:00 a.m.*** This item requires ex parte disclosure be provided by the Commission members. Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to approve an Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 2004-41, as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, which established the comprehensive zoning regulations for the unincorporated area of Collier County, Florida, by amending the appropriate zoning atlas map or maps by changing the zoning classification of the herein described real property from a Rural Agricultural (A) zoning district, part of which is within a Special Treatment (ST) overlay, and a Residential Planned Unit Development (RPUD) known as the Della Rosa RPUD, part of which is within a Special Treatment (ST) overlay, to a Residential Planned Unit Development (RPUD) zoning district for the project to be known as the Allura RPUD, to allow construction of a maximum of 304 multi-family dwelling units on property located on the south side of Veterans-Memorial Boulevard,just east of Livingston Road, in Section 13, Township 48 South, Range 25 East, consisting of 35.92± acres; providing for the repeal of Ordinance No. 07-73; and by providing for an effective date. (This is a companion to agenda item 9.A). NO DISCLOSURE FOR THIS ITEM ®Meetings ®Correspondence se-mails ®Calls Meetings March 25, 2019 and September 23, 2019 with Rich Yovanovich (Esq. Petitioners Agent), Brian Stock (Project Developer); Robert Pritt (Esq. representing Mediterra & Tim Richards-Mediterra); (Barrington Cove Residents Anne-Marie Arndt, William Arndt, Tim Diegel, Joe Hunt, Zannos Grekosw, Laurent Millour, Ann Marie Caldwallader, Tony Gattone, Joe Huntt, Bob Aufdenkampe, Marti Aufdenkampe). CONSENT AGENDA 16A8 This item requires that ex parte disclosure be provided by Commission members. Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to approve for recording the minor final plat of Vyne House at Talis Park Tract "B" Replat, Application Number PL20190000891. X NO DISCLOSURE FOR THIS ITEM SEE FILE ( 'Meetings Correspondence ❑e-mails I 'Calls Ex parte Items - Commissioner Burt L. Saunders COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA September 24, 2019 SUMMARY AGENDA 17A This item requires that ex parte disclosure be provided by Commission members. Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to approve an Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 2004-41, the Collier County Land Development Code, by amending the appropriate zoning atlas map or maps by changing the zoning classification of an additional 5.85± acres of land zoned Planned Unit Development to the Siena Lakes CCRC CPUD; by amending Ordinance Number 09-65, as amended, the Siena Lakes CCRC CPUD, to add 5.85± acres from the Orange Blossom Gardens PUD to the Siena Lakes CCRC CPUD; by increasing the maximum square footage from 764,478 to 878,889 square feet; by increasing the maximum number of independent living units from 355 to 431 units and increasing the maximum number of assisted living beds from 35 to 47 beds; by adding sales and marketing as a permitted indoor accessory use; by reducing setbacks from the south and west property lines, by reducing the minimum square footage of assisted living units, by increasing the landscape buffer on the south property line, and revising the master plan to reflect the additional acreage and modified site layout; by adding one deviation and removing one deviation relating to landscape buffers, and modifying developer commitments. The subject property is located on the north side of Orange Blossom Drive,just east of Airport-Pulling Road, in Section 1, Township 49 South, Range 25 East, Collier County, Florida, consisting of 35.1± acres; providing for repeal of the Orange Blossom Gardens PUD, Ordinance Number 92-75, as amended; and by providing an effective date. [PL20180001174] X NO DISCLOSURE FOR THIS ITEM SEE FILE I (Meetings Correspondence e-mails Calls LykinsDave From: Madeleine Gunderson <madeleine.gunderson@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, September 20, 2019 3:02 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: STOP the ALLURA PROJECT Please vote AGAINST the ALLURA Project. Go down in history as making the right decision for the citizens of Naples. I live at The Strand near the proposed Allura Project and am very concerned about the negative impact building a 300+unit apartments complex will have at this location. Livingston Road&Veteran's Memorial Parkway cannot handle the additional increase in traffic, quality of life and environmental issues this Project will bring.As it is,the traffic on Livingston Road already backs up from Veterans Memorial Parkway to Bonita Beach Rd every rush hour. The proposed Allura apartment complex will cause an already intolerable situation to become even worst. In addition, 3-story buildings at this site does not fit the neighborhood private residential environment.This massive complex DOES NOT FIT! Thank you. 1 Niinimmilimimmimimmii.1 LykinsDave From: Ben Gunderson <gunderson.ben@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, September 20, 2019 3:43 PM To: McDanielBill; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; FialaDonna; SolisAndy Subject: VOTE NO on the ALLURA Appartments Project I am opposed to the Stock Development "Allura Project" on Livingston Road & Veterans Memorial in Naples. The 300+ apartment unit complex on a small parcel of residential land in my community makes no sense. This project dose not fit in our neighborhood. The land should never be zoned for a massive apartment complex. The roads cannot handle the traffic and will further exaserbate the traffic issue in our neighborhood. It will negatively affect the quality of our lives. I testified about my opposition and many concerns regarding this project at the PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING. The facts are clear. This project will negatively effect the quality of life in our community. Stop giving approval to Stock Development on very project. This one is an abomination. Please vote AGAINST the ALLURA Project. Go down in history as making the right decision for the citizens of Naples. Sincerely Bernard Gunderson 5980 Pinnacle Lane #2101 Naples, Fl 34110 LykinsDave From: Veronica Bellone <bellonev@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2019 4:52 PM To: SaundersBurt Cc: Ronnie Bellone Subject: Opposition to Allura apartments Thank you for all your hard work in making Collier County the number one place to live in the US. It is truly appreciated. In the next few weeks, the 4-story Allura apartment project by Stock Development will come in front of you to decide whether to allow it to go forward. On behalf of the Camden Lakes community, I would like to voice concern over this proposed apartment complex to be built at the corner of Livingston and Veterans Memorial Blvd.The Camden Lakes community is just off Livingston at Learning Lane. I am confident that you have heard these concerns before, but please allow me a few minutes of your time to add Camden Lakes to the communities and residents of Mediterra,Talis Park, The Strand, Barrington Cove, Milano, Carlton Lakes,Verona Pointe, Delasol, Palm River and Secoya Reserve, (over 4000 roofs) who are concerned about the additional traffic, the over-crowding of the schools and the drain on public utilities, this proposed development will create and who are greatly opposed to this development. Many of our residents stayed during Hurricane Irma and remember the sewage backing up in their houses and in the streets.The addition, at a minimum, of an extra 300 cars will place a strain on the neighboring streets and services.The area is already busy with cars, walkers and cyclists, both children and adults. And, we occasionally have black bears and deer at the same intersection. Finally, since all Comprehensive Plans are required to address the compatibility of adjacent uses (by§163.3177(6)(a)3, F.S.), there should be policies in the plan that speak to what is or is not compatible for that jurisdiction.These should provide a context for the use of the term—whether compatible uses are those that have similar external impacts, whether the compatibility concern is how uses relate to each other aesthetically, whether a use has to be essentially the same as the adjacent use to be compatible (might have some problems with that one), etc. It is obvious there will be an additional build at the corner of Livingston and Veterans Parkway, but it is the desire of our communities that any building be limited in density. Also, we do not see the need for a new Subdistrict. I welcome any building in the proposed area, but any new building needs to be compatible with current usage according to the Florida Statutes. I appreciate your time in considering this measure and ask you to block the increased density and addition of a new subdistrict. Thank you, Ronnie Bellone Resident, Camden Lakes Ronnie 1 LykinsDave From: elizabeth smith <elizabeth.k.smith55@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2019 7:46 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Opposition to Allura Apartments Dear Commissioner Saunders, I am writing to you regarding my concern over the planned apartment project by Stock Development. First, thank you for your time and consideration. As I understand, the 4-story Allura apartment project will come to the council for a vote. I am very concerned that Stock, during the recent the public debate/meeting, stated it would be forced to build Della Rosa (69 feet high and 107 multi-family units previously approved) if Allura was not approved (Ref: Stock's Attorney; Naples Daily News, 17 Jan 2019). That sounds like a threat to public officials and the community. As a former Federal employee and Inspector General, that is very concerning in and of itself by a commercial entity. I am a transplant to Naples Florida (2015) and a current resident of Camden Lakes, a community that backs to Learning lane and adjacent to the proposed development site. I am very concerned about this project for a number of reasons. Those reasons include the following: increased traffic on an already significantly trafficked road; school overcrowding; inconsistency with the current housing footprint in the area (that includes only single family homes); devaluation of our properties and more importantly, a strain on public utilities (mainly sewage/water). Sewage was a huge issue in our development after the Hurricane —e.g., there was sewage backup in the streets. Given significant changes in weather patterns and increased forecasting in hurricane activity—this potentially poses a threat to public health. In addition, there was an increase in the bear and snake population in the area. Development of this magnitude will further erode the environment/ habitat where they live. When Federal property is acquired for development, an environmental and community impact survey is required. We have to wonder what impact survey Stock provided to the council / city planners. I also question the need for so many units given there are numerous rentals available in Collier county, to include those that are either completed or nearly completed (based on HUD reports, those approved for construction and completed in 2018 satisfy that need). Collier county ranks 7th in Florida favoring buying versus renting (2018 — "SmartAsset Study" — Naples Daily News, 3 May 18) For example, Collier's average home price is $450,694. That translates to an average monthly mortgage cost of $1,712 for principal and interest. The average rent in Collier is $1,737, potentially making buying a wiser investment. Rents in Allure will exceed this amount (up to $2000) thus making a potential renter look elsewhere for more economic rentals. There are other areas in Collier County that will fulfill this need, if it is indeed valid. I question the forecasting that Stock used and whether they presented that data to the board and whether it was consistent with the state and county codes / plans. (§163.3177(6)(a)3, F.S.). If it is indeed a valid need, I am certain that these concerns were previously voiced but this is our community and our investment this project of which will forever impact our lives and, potentially drive out permanent residents. I appreciate your time in reading this letter and considering voting against this project. thank you, Elizabeth Smith 16339 Winfield Ln, Naples, FL 34110 1 LykinsDave From: Mona Johnson <mraffles@optonline.net> Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 4:06 AM To: SaundersBurt Subject: allure Do not vote for Allura or you lose my vote Thank you Mona Johnson Sent from my iPad LykinsDave From: Jennifer Suden <jennifer.suden@regions.com> Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 9:26 AM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura- please vote no Dear Commissioner Saunders, I would like to voice my concern over the proposed apartment complex to be built at the corner of Livingston and Veterans Memorial Blvd. I live in the Camden lakes community, off Livingston at Learning Lane. I am confident that you have heard these concerns before, but please allow me a few minutes of your time to add my name to the list of people who are concerned over the additional traffic, the over crowding of the schools and the drain on public utilities. I stayed during Hurricane Irma and remember the sewage in the streets. The addition of an extra, minimum of 300, cars will place a strain on the neighboring streets, and services. The area is already busy with cars, walkers, both children and adults. We occasionally have black bears and deer at the same intersection. Livingston is already extremely busy with cars, motorcycles and trucks. When the Bonita Springs exit on I75 closes or traffic slows down, motorists exit the highway at Bonita and take Livingston back to Immokalee to join back on I75. There are times that Livingston is at a crawl. Thank you for your time and consideration. Please do not allow this large unit apartment complex to be built. Thank you and please vote NO. Jennifer Suden, CFA, CAIA VP, Portfolio Manager Regions Private Wealth Management 4851 Tamiami Trail N. I Naples, FL 34103 Office: (239)434-1130 4A REGIONS PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT MD Do what is right clb Put people first cab Reach higher c Focus on your customer c Enjoy life PRIVACY AND SECURITY STATEMENT This message is for the named individual's use only.It may contain confidential,proprietary or legally privileged information.No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any accidental transmission.If you receive this message in error,please immediately destroy it and notify the sender.You must not,directly or indirectly,use,disclose,distribute,print or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient 1 LykinsDave From: Diane Fischer <dianecfischer@me.com> Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 9:39 AM To: FialaDonna; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill;TaylorPenny Subject: Stock Development Allura Apartments- Please vote no Dear Commissioners, I am not opposed to Stock Development building in our area, but I am opposed to such a large complex in an already congested area. Plus, I believe this would be an additional safety issue during peak traffic times for our children attending the two near by schools, Veterans Memorial Elementary and Naples Middle School, especially Veterans Memorial Elementary school. The Veterans Memorial Elementary school's only entrance is at the Livingston/Veterans Memorial Parkway corridor. Children ride their bikes and some walk. Safety first! Thank you for your consideration to review the proposed Alllura Apt. development further. Sincerely, Diane Fischer 1 arrrlr LykinsDave From: Barry Weissman <bwweissman@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 11:44 AM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Please deny Rezone of Allura Apartments Dear Commissioner Saunders, Thank you for all your hard work in making Collier County the number one place to live in the US. It is truly appreciated. In the next few weeks,the 4-story Allura apartment project by Stock Development will come in front of you to decide whether to allow it to go forward. On behalf of the Camden Lakes community, we would like to voice our concern over this proposed apartment complex to be built at the corner of Livingston and Veterans Memorial Blvd.The Camden Lakes community is just off Livingston at Learning Lane. We are confident that you have heard these concerns before, but please allow me a few minutes of your time to add Camden Lakes to the communities and residents of Mediterra,Talis Park,The Strand, Barrington Cove, Milano, Carlton Lakes, Verona Pointe, Delasol, Palm River and Secoya Reserve, (over 4000 roofs) who are concerned about the additional traffic, the over-crowding of the schools and the drain on public utilities, this proposed development will create and who are greatly opposed to this development. Many of our residents stayed during Hurricane Irma and remember the sewage backing up in their houses and in the streets.The addition, at a minimum, of an extra 300 cars will place a strain on the neighboring streets and services. The area is already busy with cars, walkers and cyclists, both children and adults. And, we occasionally have black bears and deer at the same intersection. Finally, since all Comprehensive Plans are required to address the compatibility of adjacent uses (by§163.3177(6)(a)3, F.S.), there should be policies in the plan that speak to what is or is not compatible for that jurisdiction.These should provide a context for the use of the term—whether compatible uses are those that have similar external impacts, whether the compatibility concern is how uses relate to each other aesthetically, whether a use has to be essentially the same as the adjacent use to be compatible (might have some problems with that one), etc. It is obvious there will be an additional build at the corner of Livingston and Veterans Parkway, but it is the desire of our communities that any building be limited in density. Also, we do not see the need for a new Subdistrict. We welcome any building in the proposed area, but any new building needs to be Compatible with current usage according to the Florida Statutes. We appreciate your time in considering this measure and ask you to block the increased density and addition of a new subdistrict. Thank you, Barry& Iris Weissman 16353 Camden Lakes Circle Naples, FL 34110 Home: 239-431-7944 bwweissman@comcast.net 1 LykinsDave From: Harry Shiroff <harryshiroff@me.com> Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 1:20 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura Please vote NO on approval for Allura Apartment proposal in North Naples. Harry& Barbara Shiroff 5963 Sand Wedge Lane, unit 201 Naples, Fl 34110 Sent from my iPad 1 LykinsDave From: Sharon L Phillips, MD <sllmd10@aol.com> Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 1:31 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura Dear Commissioner Saunders, Thank you for all your hard work in making Collier County the number one place to live in the US. It is truly appreciated. In the next few weeks, the 4-story Allura apartment project by Stock Development will come in front of you to decide whether to allow it to go forward. On behalf of the Camden Lakes community, we would like to voice our concern over this proposed apartment complex to be built at the corner of Livingston and Veterans Memorial Blvd. The Camden Lakes community is just off Livingston at Learning Lane. We are confident that you have heard these concerns before, but please allow me a few minutes of your time to add Camden Lakes to the communities and residents of Mediterra, Talis Park, The Strand, Barrington Cove, Milano, Carlton Lakes, Verona Pointe, Delasol, Palm River and Secoya Reserve, (over 4000 roofs) who are concerned about the additional traffic, the over-crowding of the schools and the drain on public utilities, this proposed development will create and who are greatly opposed to this development. Many of our residents stayed during Hurricane Irma and remember the sewage backing up in their houses and in the streets. The addition, at a minimum, of an extra 300 cars will place a strain on the neighboring streets and services. The area is already busy with cars, walkers and cyclists, both children and adults. And, we occasionally have black bears and deer at the same intersection. Finally, since all Comprehensive Plans are required to address the compatibility of adjacent uses (by §163.3177(6)(a)3, F.S.), there should be policies in the plan that speak to what is or is not compatible for that jurisdiction. These should provide a context for the use of the term - whether compatible uses are those that have similar external impacts, whether the compatibility concern is how uses relate to each other aesthetically, whether a use has to be essentially the same as the adjacent use to be compatible (might have some problems with that one), etc. It is obvious there will be an additional build at the corner of Livingston and Veterans Parkway, but it is the desire of our communities that any building be limited in density. Also, we do not see the need for a new Subdistrict. We welcome any building in the proposed area, but any new building needs to be Compatible with current usage according to the Florida Statutes. We appreciate your time in considering this measure and ask you to block the increased density and addition of a new subdistrict. Thank you, Sharon L. Phillips, MD, MBA Camden Lakes Homeowner 2 LykinsDave From: bsuden@aol.com Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 8:44 PM To: SolisAndy Subject: Allura Development Dear Commissioner Solis and other County Commissioners: I would like to voice my concern over the proposed apartment complex to be built at the corner of Livingston and Veterans Memorial Blvd. I live in Delasol, off of Livingston. I am confident that you have heard these concerns before, but please allow me a few minutes of your time to add my name to the list of people who are concerned over the additional traffic, the overcrowding of the schools, and the drain on public utilities and the infrastructure. This morning, trying to leave Delasol to go south on Livingston, took me an unbelievably long time as the traffic just didn't stop flowing. The addition of an extra, minimum of 300 cars, will place an even greater strain on the neighboring streets and services. Livingston is already extremely busy with cars, motorcycles and trucks. When the Bonita Springs exit on 175 closes or traffic slows down, motorists exit the highway at Bonita Beach Road, and take Livingston to Immokalee to get back on 175. At these times, Livingston is at a crawl. Livingston, going north, is also at a crawl on weekdays from the Firehouse to Bonita Beach Road anytime after 3:30 PM. Please do not allow this large complex to be built. Thank you for your time and consideration and please vote NO. Barbara Suden 1 n,a�1�Om� 111 b°bau{dp PM dersBurt.'M Daent development::\o‘I,(„aaroc\j„e34, ? 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A 0./� :, -"a 2 £r S y .,. ,4 I. r,.,t . \t` \ at +:++sw • . il° *E. X ...''' S ,,,, \. 4 •.11" _ l'* ' ' ..A.:7•161:-7— „,,,, ..,,.. 4 Ar li ill '- ,... .....„...-e-_------' --- . , _. , to 1 .. ',Irf f 1 ,, r 4 ”"` Asx ., Y f * g 3 - - ')• g , 741111111111411! ' t „„ • •t •<, I 401 • 411&'41111( - 4 • _ykinsDave From: Robert Aufdenkampe <bobaufde@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2019 9:30 AM To: SolisAndy; TaylorPenny; FialaDonna; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill Subject: Fwd: Traffic @ 4:45PM @ Proposed Stock Allura Apartment development Commissioners: Here are some photos of the traffic congestion at Livingston and Veterans Memorial intersection.The first 4 photos taken at 4:45 PM coming south on Livingston turning east onto Veterans.The 5th photo was taken at 5:15 PM traveling west on Veterans trying to turn right onto Livingston. All pictures were taken on Friday, February 22, 2019. We have sat through 1 presentation by the Stock Corporation on the Allura project and 2 Planning Commission meeting telling us that there is no issue with traffic at the proposed intersection for this development. I am by no means a traffic expert but looking at this mess would lead me to believe that building 350 apartments at this intersection with at least 600 more vehicles traveling here would cause massive gridlock. Both the developer and your county staff have indicated that the ITE traffic study Revision#10 indicate that there are no issues. I respectfully submit that's not the case. Approval of any development that size at this location would essentially make Barrington Cove residents prisoners unable to travel on the roadway, during the morning and evening rush hours. Respectfully, Robert Aufdenkampe 16360 Aberdeen Way Naples, FL 34110 561-289-5431 Barrington Cove 1 • < - L ,(4 V.64111 11, , e „. 0 /2 2 0 1 9 2 . • e ._ 4111 . r , z 02/22/2019 3 t s 0,0011 j "^ _. rt�r•r�:;� Z. ��_ R mac- �� t 'i� Ma 02122,12019 immear• 4 41 4 V5-. . .- i,:.. , i t i f t ......____._—_ �Li fIkl1fli1� T IC ` .i • �}_t #')()•1# ...: 4',i t, i _, - i Ok tv � ___, ti i i / 1 e, --,.‘,...loalk 0 i . i r""'-' ' 1 . ,..„,,,, 1:: :, al m.-- 4 4., f k7 1 s ,'•. .rte m: , 02/22/2019 4 .. A ' N h Ai .fillx . ` s 1 3- �r • elloirtimmEIL.°,1 , s 02/22/2019 5 LykinsDave From: Jerry Griffith <griffith8985@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2019 11:09 AM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura Project You've already heard our objections to this project.This email simply reiterates all of the sound reasons why this project should not be approved. We are full time residents of Collier County.Your vote to reject this project is a vote for all of Collier County residents. Jerry and Judy Griffith 6085 Pinnacle Lane, Unit 1203 Naples, FL 341110 1 LykinsDave From: Bill Arndt <bill.arndt@mail.com> Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2019 9:41 AM To: Robert Aufdenkampe Cc: SolisAndy; TaylorPenny; FialaDonna; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill Subject: Re: Traffic @ 4:45PM @ Proposed Stock Allura Apartment development I have a video of the same jam On Feb 23, 2019 at 9:30 AM, <Robert Aufdenkampe>wrote: Commissioners: Here are some photos of the traffic congestion at Livingston and Veterans Memorial intersection.The first 4 photos taken at 4:45 PM coming south on Livingston turning east onto Veterans.The 5th photo was taken at 5:15 PM traveling west on Veterans trying to turn right onto Livingston. All pictures were taken on Friday, February 22, 2019. We have sat through 1 presentation by the Stock Corporation on the Allura project and 2 Planning Commission meeting telling us that there is no issue with traffic at the proposed intersection for this development. I am by no means a traffic expert but looking at this mess would lead me to believe that building 350 apartments at this intersection with at least 600 more vehicles traveling here would cause massive gridlock. Both the developer and your county staff have indicated that the ITE traffic study Revision#10 indicate that there are no issues. I respectfully submit that's not the case. Approval of any development that size at this location would essentially make Barrington Cove residents prisoners unable to travel on the roadway, during the morning and evening rush hours. Respectfully, Robert Aufdenkampe 16360 Aberdeen Way Naples, FL 34110 561-289-5431 Barrington Cove 1 • fir= • a l', v .: - - • ,' --"*""Ni )2;22/2010 2 S• > s.:a 1. 4 } _ z 1 " a at 02/22/2019 3 -...,.w • • -77 Ala p •r .� 4111111 07/22/7 t22/.- 4 M • Y rp a •i...�} ... A v i ..: . . , , . sv 1`- , 777 k F 2 t 1111 -o , s - - �y i ,; i ,,,, ,, , _ v.( 1- --------- ..! , ... .1' f . . '‘. ::: '''',; il 1 ,'''.... 4 t 1 !i . _ } i iiiiiii- n.. ' i l',.'-',' "'',,, r! i - w mx �1 (1111111111111k ' $ , iikeiele ,i r it /I a. _ 02/22/2019 t-- ®: fie.-...- -. .., I ',010'7"— - - W. -. ..-...3v..„.- — ".'6--*V4L":7-- '''-_,„... —' -''j-----,---- --- •'- - j -,., SS - - 02/22/2019 5 LykinsDave From: Fran Occhiuto <frano@optonline.net> Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2019 9:49 AM To: SolisAndy;TaylorPenny; FialaDonna; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill Subject: Opposing Allura Apartments Thank you for all your hard work in making Collier County the number one place to live in the US. It is truly appreciated. In the next few weeks,the 4-story Allura apartment project by Stock Development will come in front of you to decide whether to allow it to go forward. On behalf of the Camden Lakes community, we would like to voice our concern over this proposed apartment complex to be built at the corner of Livingston and Veterans Memorial Blvd.The Camden Lakes community is just off Livingston at Learning Lane. We are confident that you have heard these concerns before, but please allow me a few minutes of your time to add Camden Lakes to the communities and residents of Mediterra,Talis Park,The Strand, Barrington Cove, Milano, Carlton Lakes, Verona Pointe, Delasol, Palm River and Secoya Reserve, (over 4000 roofs) who are concerned about the additional traffic, the over-crowding of the schools and the drain on public utilities,this proposed development will create and who are greatly opposed to this development. Many of our residents stayed during Hurricane Irma and remember the sewage backing up in their houses and in the streets.The addition, at a minimum, of an extra 300 cars will place a strain on the neighboring streets and services.The area is already busy with cars, walkers and cyclists, both children and adults. And, we occasionally have black bears and deer at the same intersection. Finally, since all Comprehensive Plans are required to address the compatibility of adjacent uses (by§163.3177(6)(a)3, F.S.), there should be policies in the plan that speak to what is or is not compatible for that jurisdiction. These should provide a context for the use of the term—whether compatible uses are those that have similar external impacts, whether the compatibility concern is how uses relate to each other aesthetically, whether a use has to be essentially the same as the adjacent use to be compatible (might have some problems with that one), etc. 1 It is obvious there will be an additional build at the corner of Livingston and Veterans Parkway, but it is the desire of our communities that any building be limited in density. Also, we do not see the need for a new Subdistrict. We welcome any building in the proposed area, but any new building needs to be Compatible with current usage according to the Florida Statutes. We appreciate your time in considering this measure and ask you to block the increased density and addition of a new subdistrict. Thank you, 2 LykinsDave From: Sally King <sally@grizzled.com> Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2019 10:17 AM To: SolisAndy; TaylorPenny; Donna.Flala@colliercountyfl.gov; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill Subject: Opposing Allura Apartments Dear Commissioner, Thank you for all your hard work in making Collier County the number one place to live in the US. It is truly appreciated. In the next few weeks, the 4-story Allura apartment project by Stock Development will come in front of you to decide whether to allow it to go forward. On behalf of the Camden Lakes community, we would like to voice our concern over this proposed apartment complex to be built at the corner of Livingston and Veterans Memorial Blvd.The Camden Lakes community is just off Livingston at Learning Lane. We are confident that you have heard these concerns before, but please allow me a few minutes of your time to add Camden Lakes to the communities and residents of Mediterra,Talis Park,The Strand, Barrington Cove, Milano, Carlton Lakes, Verona Pointe, Delasol, Palm River and Secoya Reserve, (over 4000 roofs) who are concerned about the additional traffic, the over-crowding of the schools and the drain on public utilities, this proposed development will create and who are greatly opposed to this development. Many of our residents stayed during Hurricane Irma and remember the sewage backing up in their houses and in the streets.The addition, at a minimum, of an extra 300 cars will place a strain on the neighboring streets and services. The area is already busy with cars, walkers and cyclists, both children and adults. And, we occasionally have black bears and deer at the same intersection. Finally, since all Comprehensive Plans are required to address the compatibility of adjacent uses (by§163.3177(6)(a)3, F.S.), there should be policies in the plan that speak to what is or is not compatible for that jurisdiction.These should provide a context for the use of the term—whether compatible uses are those that have similar external impacts, whether the compatibility concern is how uses relate to each other aesthetically, whether a use has to be essentially the same as the adjacent use to be compatible (might have some problems with that one), etc. It is obvious there will be an additional build at the corner of Livingston and Veterans Parkway, but it is the desire of our communities that any building be limited in density. Also, we do not see the need for a new Subdistrict. We welcome any building in the proposed area, but any new building needs to be Compatible with current usage according to the Florida Statutes. We appreciate your time in considering this measure and ask you to block the increased density and addition of a new subdistrict. Thank you, Sally King, 16293 Camden Lakes Circle, Naples,FL 34110 1 LykinsDave From: Madeleine Gunderson <madeleine.gunderson@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2019 12:32 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Stop the Allura Project I live at The Strand near the proposed Allura Project and am very concerned about the negative impact building a 300+ unit apartments complex will have at this location. Livingston Road &Veteran's Memorial Parkway cannot handle the additional increase in traffic, quality of life and environmental issues this Project will bring. As it is,the traffic on Livingston Road already backs up from Veterans Memorial Parkway to Bonita Beach Rd every rush hour. The proposed Allura apartment complex will cause an already intolerable situation to become even worst. In addition, 3-story buildings at this site does not fit the neighborhood private residential environment. This massive complex DOES NOT FIT! Unfortunately,the land was incorrectly zoned and is being taken advantage of by Stock Development. Times have changed since the 2007 zoning approval.. Don't ruin beautiful North Naples by approving the Allura Project. I strongly ask that you vote against this proposed project. If this project goes through don't expect my vote come next election. Sincerely, Madeleine Gunderson Florida and Collier County Resident 1 LykinsDave From: Arnisas <arnisas@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2019 6:14 PM To: FialaDonna Cc: McDanielBill; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt;TaylorPenny Subject: Re: Allura Apartment Proposal for North Naples Dear Ms Fiala: Thank you so much for your most enlightening recent commentary in the Naples Daily News regarding the purported "crisis" for affordable housing. I commend you for taking the time to investigate first hand as you did by getting out there and viewing the reality of the situation. I have written previously as an opponent to the proposed construction by Stock Development of the Altura apartments in North Naples on Veterans Memorial Blvd near Livingston Rd. Although not in the "affordable housing" category, they would be adding to the enormous overstock of rentals currently or soon to be available (over 4000, as you stated) in the greater Naples area. We do not need 304 more apartments in Naples, and more specifically, not in an area predominantly consisting of single-family homes and condominiums of no more than two floors. From a simple online search for available apartment rentals, it is more than apparent that apartments are not fulfilling the housing needs of people desiring to live in Naples. Like you, I also did a little first hand investigating and drove down to see the Inspira apartments on Rattlesnake Hammock, a complex similar to the proposed Altura also built by Stock. Although quite imposing on its own in size, it is not out of place with neighboring developments. Coming from Collier Blvd, I drove by the Sierra Grande (4 stories) and College Park (3 stories) apartment complexes as well as a CCPS bus facility shortly before arriving at Inspira. The access to Inspira is on Grand Lely Dr., a four-lane, median divided road with turn lanes, unlike Veterans Memorial's undivided two lanes which already provide access for three gated communities. My feeling is if any developer is granted permission to build housing with access to Veterans Memorial near Livingston, they should be required to widen the road to four travel lanes plus turn lanes. Finally, in light of all the litigation Stock Development is facing concerning faulty construction as revealed in today's Naples Daily News, I think the commissioners should seriously consider not granting them any kind of PUD amendments until they are able to clear up all of this and make good on all complaints against them. PLEASE DO NOT AMEND THE CURRENT PUD. VOTE AGAINST ALLOWING THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALLURA OR ANY OTHER LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT. Thank you again for your consideration. Arnold Saslaysky, The Strand On Sun, Feb 10, 2019 at 2:43 PM Arnisas<arnisas@gmail.com>wrote: Hello: 1 I am a resident in The Strand and opposed to the amendment of zoning that would allow Stock Development to construct Allura, four-story buildings with 304 apartments at the intersection of Livingston Rd and Veteran's Memorial Blvd. I attended the Feb. 7 meeting of the Planning Commission who after hearing from many objectors still voted in favor of moving forward with only two commissioners dissenting. Those who spoke at the hearing reiterated the more obvious objections such as congested traffic patterns, schools at capacity, wetland, green space, and bear habitat protection. The following objections got little or no attention: • The proposed apartment complex zone changes would be an example of'spot zoning', which is a bad development concept. Almost every property within two miles of the proposed apartments is a single-family home or low-rise condominium. • The proposed apartment complex will have no standards or controls such as the developments near the site have that control the operation, maintenance, and behavior of the owners through the association mechanism with a board of directors. • The developer, Stock, will have no control of over what this proposed apartment complex will look like in 10 years and beyond. They will most likely sell the project to an investor who could then do anything they desired. During a downturn in the real estate rental market, the owner could forgo maintenance work, hence reducing the 'luxury' apartment to something much less than "luxurious." • The incompatibility of the apartment architecture, given that of the neighboring developments, is of a density that requires 3 to 4 levels.This will do doubt negatively affect property values of adjoining real estate. • Buyers looking to purchase a home in the area may be negatively influenced by an apartment complex in the middle of this area.This could negatively affect home values in a very significant way. • Zone changes or variances are generally granted due to a hardship on the part of the property owner. However, this does not seem to be the case in this instance.The land in question has been zoned for a long period of time.All the surrounding property has been developed in compliance with the current zoning. The folks who purchased in the surrounding developments did so relying on the fact that neighboring projects would be of a like kind. Changing the adjoining land to allow an apartment project is unfair to those taxpayers. I realize growth and development are inevitable in Collier County, but it should be "smart" growth and development that maintains and is compatible the appearance and quality of life for those who live in the surrounding area. Thank you for your consideration. Regards, Arnold Saslaysky 2 LykinsDave From: Anne Gaudet <anne.gaudet@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 12:09 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Fwd: Allura Apt. Proposal Begin forwarded message: From: Anne Gaudet <anne.gaudet©comcast.net> Subject: Fwd: Allura Apt. Proposal Date: February 25, 2019 at 12:06:30 PM EST To: Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov Dear Mr. Saunders, Begin forwarded message: From:Anne Gaudet <anne.gaudet(a�comcast.net> Subject: Allura Apt. Proposal Date: February 25, 2019 at 12:03:26 PM EST To:Burt Saunders@colliercountvfl.gov I am writing to request you vote "NO" on the project in this location on Livingston Rd. If you think it's a good idea to go ahead with the plan, park your car at the corner of Livingston &Veterans Pkwy any afternoon between 4&6pm. You will see that adding a minimum of 300 cars to that area is logistically untenable. If you choose to vote "Yes", you've lost my vote in the next election. Sincerely, Anne Gaudet Registerd Voter 5621 Whisperwood Blvd., #902 Naples, FL 34110 1 LykinsDave From: Donna Bradshaw <dbinnaples@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 1:07 PM To: FialaDonna; Esq.andy.Solis@colliercountyfl.gov; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill; TaylorPenny Subject: Allura As County Commissioners, we know what a big and important job you have REPRESENTING US, YOUR CONSTITUENTS. It was heartening to read last week's article re: Commissioner Fiala's time and energy put into tracking affordable housing in Naples. Analogously, we NEED your Planning Board to revisit the Stock Allura Apartments project. Hopefully, the long and informative article in Naples Sunday's paper tracking Stock's history in our area, will provide necessary information to change your previous vote of 4 to 2 that supported Stock's Allura Apartments. We do not need more rentals in this area and it certainly is in the best interest of local residents to keep the density as low as possible under our zoning ordinances. Immokalee road is already one of the busiest in Naples and traffic on Livingston is very steadily escalating. Just wait till Oakes is finally completed and the traffic east of 175 continues to heavily expand. Please know that we very much appreciate all the time and energy that you expend on our behalf. Your services make the Naples we proudly call home. Thank you, Donna Bradshaw 5875 Whisperwood Ct Naples, Fl 34110 1 LykinsDave From: aprilstaples@yahoo.com Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 2:19 PM Cc: FialaDonna; Esq.andy.Solis@colliercountyfl.gov; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill;TaylorPenny Subject: Re: Allura As County Commissioners, we know what a big and important job you have REPRESENTING US, YOUR CONSTITUENTS. It was heartening to read last week's article re: Commissioner Fiala's time and energy put into tracking affordable housing in Naples. Analogously, we NEED your Planning Board to revisit the Stock Allura Apartments project. Hopefully, the long and informative article in Naples Sunday's paper tracking Stock's history in our area, will provide necessary information to change your previous vote of 4 to 2 that supported Stock's Allura Apartments. We do not need more rentals in this area and it certainly is in the best interest of local residents to keep the density as low as possible under our zoning ordinances. Immokalee road is already one of the busiest in Naples and traffic on Livingston is very steadily escalating. Just wait till Oakes is finally completed and the traffic east of 175 continues to heavily expand. Please know that we very much appreciate all the time and energy that you expend on our behalf. Your services make the Naples we proudly call home. Thank you, April Staples 5653 Whisperwood Blvd,#301 Naples, Fl 34110 1 LykinsDave From: Pete Trykoff, Sr. <ptrykoff@carrollatm.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 8:19 AM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura If you vote for Altura we won't vote for you. 1 LykinsDave From: bob1175@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 11:00 AM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura IF YOU VOTE FOR ALLURA, WE WON'T VOTE FOR YOU! Robert Cherry rirrlr LykinsDave From: Josephine Sabillon <jsabillonl @gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 1:10 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: If you vote pro-Allura, I won't be voting for you! I am a full-time resident of The Strand and feel that Naples is loosing its charm with the over-saturation of the market with high-density housing. Please do not allow our unique community to turn into a Ft. Lauderdale or Miami and the inevitable societal ills that come with it.According to the Urban Land Institute, contrary to what some of your constituents may have you believe, we are not under any affordable or otherwise housing crisis, we are just fine and need to focus on maintaining the unique integrity of our Naples/Greater Naples community. Thank you for your time and concern,this is a quality of life issue to all of us! Josephine Szmuc 1 m LykinsDave From: Carmen <cs3619@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 2:30 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura Dear Burt Saunders Please do not vote for Allura or you lose our vote! Thank you Carmen Gurgone Sent from my iPad 1 LykinsDave From: Robert Wilkins <b7swilkins@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 6:35 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: ALLURA "IF YOU VOTE FOR ALLURA, WE WON'T VOTE FOR YOU!" LykinsDave From: PtLaBa !! a/5 <patlaba !! a@yhooc m> Sent: We nesday February 22 2019 11:20 AM To: Saunder Bu# Subject: Nom Allura If you vote for Allura I won't vote for you Sent from my m hone 1 / LykinsDave From: Joseph Klara <sklara@icloud.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 7:59 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura Apartments »» Dear Mr. Saunders, >>>> I live at the Strand and am very concerned with the Allura project. My concern stems from the added cars(could be around 600) that would be utilizing the one lane road that would thoroughly congest the entrance and exit of Veterans Memorial Boulevard.The road currently supports traffic from the Strand, Barrington Cove and Talis Park and is congested as it is. We literally would be housebound during high peak traffic as Livingston drivers are heading to Bonita Beach Road to access 75. >>» >>>>Another concern is the devaluation of our property as a result of apartment rentals that do not seem to fit with the rest of the nearby communities. >>» >>>> I am a registered Florida voter and would certainly adjust my future voting if this project is passed. Please vote against this project. >>» »»Thank you. >>» »» M. Silvana Klara »»5970 Pinnacle Lane »» Unit 2804 »» Naples Fl 34110 >>» >>>>Sent from my iPad »> 1 LykinsDave From: Sharon Finn <cre8ivedesign@optonline.net> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2019 12:14 AM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Opposing Allura Apartments To whom it may concern, In the next few weeks, the 4-story Allura apartment project by Stock Development will come in front of you to decide whether to allow it to go forward. On behalf of the Camden Lakes community, we would like to voice our concern over this proposed apartment complex to be built at the corner of Livingston and Veterans Memorial Blvd.The Camden Lakes community is just off Livingston at Learning Lane. I'm writing with the same concerns of my fellow residents in Camden Lakes to the communities and residents of Mediterra, Talis Park,The Strand, Barrington Cove, Milano, Carlton Lakes, Verona Pointe, Delasol, Palm River and Secoya Reserve, (over 4000 roofs) who are worried about the additional traffic, the over-crowding of the schools and the drain on public utilities, this proposed development will create and who are greatly opposed to this development. After Hurricane Irma, many of our residents had sewage backing up in our streets and into our houses.The result if this project will place a hardship on the neighboring streets and services.The area is already busy with pedestrians, cars, walkers and cyclists, as well as black bears and deer. Finally, since all Comprehensive Plans are required to address the compatibility of adjacent uses (by §163.3177(6)(a)3, F.S.), there should be policies in the plan that speak to what is or is not compatible for that jurisdiction.These should provide a context for the use of the term—whether compatible uses are those that have similar external impacts, whether the compatibility concern is how uses relate to each other aesthetically and whether a use has to be essentially the same as the adjacent use to be compatible We welcome any building in the proposed area, but any new building needs to be compatible with current usage according to the Florida Statutes. It is the desire of our communities that the building be limited in density and ask you to block the addition of a new subdistrict. Thank you for your time and consideration. Dr. & Mrs. Brian Finn -Camden Lakes Community 1 LykinsDave From: Robert Hayes <Rwhayescpa@aol.com> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2019 10:36 AM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura project My wife and I are residents of the Strand. We are totally against allura project. You will loose our vote if you vote for project. Anne and Robert Hayes The Strand Sent from my iPhone LykinsDave From: Jerry Griffith <griffith8985@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2019 11:09 AM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Altura Project You've already heard our objections to this project.This email simply reiterates all of the sound reasons why this project should not be approved. We are full time residents of Collier County.Your vote to reject this project is a vote for all of Collier County residents. Jerry and Judy Griffith 6085 Pinnacle Lane, Unit 1203 Naples, FL 341110 1 LykinsDave From: Jerry Griffith <griffith8985@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2019 11:11 AM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura Project You've already heard our objections to this project.This email simply reiterates all of the sound reasons why this project should not be approved. We are full time residents of Collier County. Your vote to reject this project is a vote for all of Collier County residents. Jerry and Judy Griffith 6085 Pinnacle Lane, Unit 1203 Naples, FL 34110 1 LykinsDave From: Glen Housey <glen.housey@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2019 1:24 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura }' Vote no on the Aurora project or you will lose our volt 1 LykinsDave From: Lisle Anderson <LisleAnderson@outlook.com> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2019 6:41 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Please VOTE NO on Stocks Proposal for Allura Apartment Dear Mr. Saunders Please VOTE NO on Stocks Proposal for Allura Apartment. Stock's proposal to build 304 Allura Apartments at the corner of Veterans Memorial Blvd. and Livingston Road is a major concern for the residents in the area.The traffic congestion is this area is extremely bad already.Any increase in population density beyond the existing zoning must be stopped. I would appreciate your assistance at stopping this proposal when it comes to the Board of County Commissioners for a vote. Thank you, Lisle Anderson Registered Collier County Voter 1 LykinsDave From: Rick Spreng <rickspreng@outlook.com> Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2019 12:53 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura Dear Commissioner Saunders, As a resident of the Strand in North Naples, I have great interest concerning the Allura project and attended the Planning Board's meetings to help me understand the scope and nature of the project. I am only one person, however I know I share similar views of the 1200 residents in the Strand not to mention several thousand households within a two mile radius of our location. Even though my concern cannot come close to the concern of a Barrington Cove property owner, I still have great misgivings about the concentration of population that is occurring in our neighborhood. It seems very strange to me that most of the public comments by the Planning Board members during session were very critical of this expansion however they voted to approve the process on to the County Commissioners. If it were possible for you to experience Livingston Rd during early morning or late afternoon you would understand that adding about 500 cars coming and going from Allura each morning or evening will be very difficult. I base this on 350 apartment units with most having two wage earners since these are not low cost apartments and most suitable for young professional families. I believe Allura is not in the best interest of Naples and Collier County. Not only is it an intrusion to the lifestyle for Barrington Cove and the surrounding communities, It will be a roadway nightmare for all of us. Please consider our thoughts and vote based on what is best for not only Collier County but also the citizens in this area. Rick Spreng 5877 Rolling Pines Dr Naples 34110 1 LykinsDave From: Susanne Kauffman <KauffmanSP@msn.com> Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2019 10:27 PM To: SolisAndy; TaylorPenny; FialaDonna; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill Subject: RE: Allura Dear Commissioners: We are always complaining about the increasing traffic congestion in Collier County, but have little opportunity to do anything about it. The hearings you are conducting pertaining to the proposed Allura development will provide an opportunity for you to make a decision that will determine the traffic conditions in this area for the foreseeable future. The only access to this high density community will be via Veterans Memorial Blvd., east of Livingston Road. This two-lane road already serves Tallis Park, Barrington Court, The Strand and ongoing construction traffic for two of these communities. The addition of several hundred personal, delivery and construction vehicles will result in massive congestion when this long line of vehicles encounters the traffic signs at the intersection with Livingston Road. To make matters worse, heavy traffic from Veterans Memorial Elementary School and Secoya Reserve approach this intersection from Veterans Memorial west of Livingston Road. And finally, traffic on Livingston Road already experiences massive backups because of the intersection with Bonita Beach Road to the north, and Immokalee Road to the south. Both of those multi-lane highways are already infamous for the delays that are encountered in both directions. Therefore, we would ask that all of you Commissioners give serious thought to the opportunity you will be missing for restraining further traffic increases in this area if you approve the Allura proposed development. We look forward to your intelligent analysis and decision pertaining to this important issue. Ronald and Susanne Kauffman The Strand North Naples LykinsDave From: Arnold Saslaysky <arnold@saslaysky.com> Sent: Monday, March 4, 2019 7:51 AM To: Susanne Kauffman Cc: SolisAndy; TaylorPenny; FialaDonna; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill Subject: Re:Allura Ron Et Susanne: This is very well stated email regarding the current horrendous traffic we face daily and the prospect of it getting even worse with the addition of the 304 Altura apartments. Not only is Collier County getting overflooded with traffic, but it also has an overabundance of apartments for rent. A simple online search for available apartments reveals there are approximately 2000 rentals available in the area. I see no point in adding 304 more and certainly not in an area where four-story buildings would be incompatible with the surrounding communities. I'd like to suggest the Commissioners ask themselves, "Is Altura something Collier County really needs?" Thanks for adding your voices to the majority of area residents opposing Altura. Arnold Saslaysky The Pinnacle at The Strand On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 10:26 PM Susanne Kauffman <KauffmanSP@msn.com>wrote: Dear Commissioners: We are always complaining about the increasing traffic congestion in Collier County, but have little opportunity to do anything about it. The hearings you are conducting pertaining to the proposed Allura development will provide an opportunity for you to make a decision that will determine the traffic conditions in this area for the foreseeable future. The only access to this high density community will be via Veterans Memorial Blvd., east of Livingston Road. This two-lane road already serves Tallis Park, Barrington Court, The Strand and ongoing construction traffic for two of these communities. The addition of several hundred personal, delivery and construction vehicles will result in massive congestion when this long line of vehicles encounters the traffic signs at the intersection with Livingston Road. To make matters worse, heavy traffic from Veterans Memorial Elementary School and Secoya Reserve approach this intersection from Veterans Memorial west of Livingston Road. And finally, traffic on Livingston Road already experiences massive backups because of the intersection with Bonita Beach Road to the north, and Immokalee Road to the south. Both of those multi-lane highways are already infamous for the delays that are encountered in both directions. Therefore, we would ask that all of you Commissioners give serious thought to the opportunity you will be missing for restraining further traffic increases in this area if you approve the Allura proposed development. We look forward to your intelligent analysis and decision pertaining to this important issue. Ronald and Susanne Kauffman The Strand North Naples 2 LykinsDave From: Traci Dutton <tlpdblue@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 4, 2019 8:23 AM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Say no to Allura » Burt, >> I am a full time resident and registered voter. I am asking for you to vote no to Allura. It will create a hardship for myself and neighbors.The traffic is already backed up by 3pm from Bonita rd to Talus park and the road can't handle additional traffic. We do we not have enough protected land in Naples or parks. If you or anyone vote for this I assure you myself, my partner and our neighbors will not vote for you. Please do the right thing keep Naples a great place to live. >>Traci Dutton 1 LykinsDave From: david vandermolen <davevandermolen83@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 3:24 PM To: SolisAndy; FialaDonna; TaylorPenny; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill Subject: Allura Project/Stock Development Concerns for North Collier County Hello Commissioners, I am a home owner of the fairly new Barrington Cove community on Livingston road. Our children attend Veteran's Memorial Elementary, and North Naples Middle School. It is a wonderful location in Collier County and we wouldn't want to live anywhere else. It is full of a variety of single family homes and townhouses, all that attract committed owners to this beautiful part of Naples. Below is a breakdown of Naples Daily News articles pertaining to new home development, affordable housing, and Stock Development. As you can see, as of March 4, 2019, there has only been 682 articles written on affordable housing vs, 2,139 articles written on new home development.The affordable housing issue is in concentrated areas of Collier County; but does not pertain to the North Naples area we are looking at for the Stock Development.New home development is and has been booming in Collier County. Livingston Road alone is completely different than when we moved here in 2016. Do the Commissioners go to companies like Stock Development as say "we need affordable housing here, please look to develop?" What are the financial gains for the Commissioners to approve such a measure when the development of such a plan is far more of an issue? Was there ever an exploration of a single family community similar to Verona Pointe or Barrington Cove in this location? What service are we doing by building apartment complexes as the solution for affordable housing? Shouldn't the commissioners promote the process and idea of the Habitat for Humanity communities; providing financial classes, training, and assistance to getting loans to own affordable housing versus rent affordable housing? Laurel Oak is AT capacity, as well as Gulf Coast High. Veteran's Memorial Elementary while not at capacity as of this school year, has the 4th highest amount of student numbers of all Collier County Elementary schools; almost at 1,000 students. This is not including the YMCA daycare program on site, or the summer program that hosts other elementary school students. Where will students go if VME reaches capacity, and Laurel Oak is currently at capacity? North Naples Middle School, while not at capacity, is the 14th highest rank middle school in the state. What sacrifices will the Commissioners make to possibly sacrifice this standing in the state? Where will the students go if North Naples Middle School meets capacity? Oakridge is at capacity and cannot take on any new students. Are the Commissioners open to viewing pictures of the traffic issues throughout the day? Or at least driving down Livingston between the hours of 7am-9am and 4pm-6pm?What will the Commissioners do about the congestion on VME road as a two lane dead end street?There are 4 communities smaller than what this 4-story complex will be that currently use this road, and it takes 2 or 3 lights to get onto Livingston as it currently stands. Are the Commissioners open to expressing their point of view and/or feelings on the safety of their children walking to and from school, and home from after school activities across Livingston where Collier County schools does not support a cross walk guard? 1 Are the Commissioners comfortable with allowing renters overshadow the right to homeowners privacy by letting a 4- story building overlook backyards and pools of Barrington Cove? I appreciate you accepting this email, and reviewing the facts of the situation, versus a company's temporary financial gain. Sincerely, David VanderMolen AMU/OLE CAP.OPTY KW P.O./MOLE Naples DailyNews — "' w+6n„,, e. th K ow CI ng begins for future Habitat for , 'm Humanity community L _ iiii , , iii w lir.y 411 a,,,i, MOM Oir WOO ,, R� b ...m A it O MI r •12. o !. s.wr.�.r ... .[. v WI II Naples-based developer Stock Development grappling with construction issues in Collier County Naples Daily_News What to know about . , . Stock Development oettbe`sr...,,...., f ✓ ...It, • m...,.... =,.._.—..,C..,._ 2 LykinsDave From: Joe Huntt <j.huntt@live.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 3:42 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura project Dear Commissioner To begin I want to thank you for the time and service that you give to our city. I am writing this letter in reference to the proposed Allura apartment complex that Stock Construction has requested to be built at the corner of Livingston Road and Veterans Memorial Blvd. I attended both of the meetings previously held by the Naples zoning commission where information was presented to the board that predicted that the traffic on Livingston would not be significantly impacted by the construction of a 300+ unit at this corner. Clearly a forecast that contradicts the reality of 2019. I specifically want to address the issue of the intersection of these two roadways. Every resident of Barrington Cove (my community), Secoya Reserve, a significant number of residents from The Strand and Talis Park usually, although each does have an alternate exit from their respective communities, drive through this intersection everyday. All of the parents dropping off or picking up their students from the elementary school as well as all staff and teachers must go through this intersection on every school day.The ongoing construction inside Talis Park requires that every construction related worker and all of the construction related equipment (dump trucks, concreted mixers, and 18- wheelers) also pass through this same corner along the eastern portion of Veterans Blvd. If you are not familiar with the logistics of this corner, it is a full size intersection by physical area with only a two-lane road representing Veterans Blvd.This roadway was not constructed to handle the volume (100+vehicles every hour from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. every work day) of traffic that currently travel on the eastern portion of Veterans. If the first car at the light is making a left turn onto Livingston (going south) there is no way that any car making a right onto Livingston (going north) can turn because the road wasn't designed for that purpose. My point is that traffic backs up on Veterans and potentially requires sitting through two cycles of the light before getting onto Livingston. Southbound cars on Livingston turning onto Veterans moving eastward often block the intersection initially because of completing their turn on a red light. This delays any movement from the vehicles on Veterans to get through the intersect before the light goes red again. My point here is that at least twice every work day (morning rush hours and evening rush hours) we on the eastern side of Veterans cannot get out of our subdivisions without allowing extra time just to get onto Livingston to begin our travel north or south. I have experienced being in line waiting to turn right at the noon hour and was barely able to get through the light before it went to red and I was the fifth car in the line.To build an apartment complex that will have every one of its 600 plus residents required to use Veterans as well will create a virtual nightmare for those of us that have chosen to live here.This will be our fate for all future years since Veterans Blvd will never be extended eastward leaving no other way for us to leave the community. In summary I want to urge you to use reasonable logic to recognize that just because something can be done doesn't mean it should be done. Therefore, I respectively request that you deny the motion to grant the rezoning that the Allura project requires. Thanks, again. Joe Huntt 1 .w✓ Sent from Mail for Windows 10 2 LykinsDave From: betsy22@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 3:42 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Fwd: Allura Status Sir: Do NOT vote for Allura or you lose our vote. Thanks. Mary E Donnelly Homeowner 5997 Trophy Drive#1101 Naples FLA Phone 913 208 5400 1 `' LykinsDave From: Ellen Horowitz <Inatlarge@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 7:59 PM To: SolisAndy; Bill.McDaniels@colliercountyfl.gov; SaundersBurt;TaylorPenny; FialaDonna Subject: Allura Project Dear Commissioners. I am writing today to let to urge you to vote against the proposed Allura project at the corner of Livingston Rd. and Veterans's Memorial Blvd. As a long-time resident of the Strand, I have seen an incredible increase in traffic and construction in this area. During rush hour it is nearly impossible to get the short distance between Veteran's Memorial Blvd. and Bonita Beach Road. The stop lights back up all around the Livingston/Immokalee and Livingston/Bonita Beach Rd. intersections. Adding a high-density apartment complex will only make things worse, causing more congestion and traffic. My daughter gets so sad every time she sees a new development being built. Where we had acres of trees, there are now constant construction sites. We have displaced wildlife roaming through our neighborhood as they have no place left to go. Just today there was another bear sighting-- in the middle of the day. So now I have to worry about letting my kids play outside. More development is not a good idea for this corner at this time. Thank you. Sincerely, Ellen Goldberg 5867 Whisperwood Court Naples, FL 34110 1 LykinsDave From: C. Lennart Ehn <clehn@comcast.net> Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 10:48 AM To: FialaDonna; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill; TaylorPenny Subject: Allura apartments and Eastern Collier County Growth Dear Commissioners, I'm a Collier County resident (The Strand in North Naples) and would like to comment on two matters which you are considering: Regarding the proposed Allura development on Livingston Road and Veterans Parkway, I ask that you do NOT approve the proposal to grant a variance which would allow the developer to increase the number of dwelling units to be built on the property. The developer already has the right to build a significant number of residences on the site. Increasing the number of residences allowed will merely serve to add further to the heavy traffic in the area. Traffic flows at rush hour on Livingston Road are already very heavy, and additional residences in neighboring existing developments are being added steadily, Thus, traffic continues to grow, and will increase further when the developer builds his "by right" residences. Please do not make a bad situation worse. With regard to planning for new development in the eastern part of the county, it was encouraging that some thoughtful opinions were expressed by both Commissioners and residents at your workshop yesterday. However, I would like to add my voice to those expressing a desire for slow, smart growth, occurring only after careful planning. Collier County used to be known as a developer's paradise, where sprawl and growth at any cost was quite acceptable; we hope that that is no longer the case. We realize that the county will continue to grow in terms of population. However, the manner in which this growth occurs can still be controlled -- by you! Please work to make Smart Growth a requirement, and to preserve as much land as possible for conservation and wildlife. Thank you for your attention. We will be watching with interest to see how you vote on the above matters! C. Lennart Ehn 6049 Ashford Lane #204 Naples, FL 34110 1 LykinsDave From: Lori Grant <Icgrant@comcast.net> Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 10:53 AM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura Dear Mr. Saunders, Please vote NO for Allura. I will count on your NO vote just like you count on my vote for you Lori Grant 1 F. LykinsDave From: Ronald Maxson <maxson01@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 12:46 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Vote NO on Allra Apartment proposal It is important for you to vote NO on the Allura Apartment proposal Please don't make traffic safety worse on Livingston Rd Ronald Maxson 1 LykinsDave From: dgentzel9@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2019 4:48 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura Dear Mr. Saunders, Do not vote for Allura or you will lose our vote. Donna and Charles Gentzel Sent from my iPad 1 LykinsDave From: Carvelli,Amy <acarvelli@communityschoolnaples.org> Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2019 8:13 PM To: FialaDonna; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill Subject: Against Allura! Dear Commissioners, I write this email with a heavy heart, knowing that the high density Allura apartment complex has already been approved by the Planning Commission. As elected officials, I hope that you will be more sensitive to the public's concerns and downright outrage about such a thoughtless, irresponsible project being thrust upon us.As a resident of Barrington Cove (on Livingston Rd.just south of Veterans Memorial Parkway), I am immediately affected by the proposed devastation of our surrounding natural environment, that my family specifically chose to reside near, and the impending traffic that will be thrust upon us. Currently, I already sit in traffic for an hour to crawl from my house to Bonita Springs from 5:30-6:30 regularly on weekday evenings. I have tried every possible route, and none of them are quicker. Naples was not built to be Ft. Myers in its infrastructure or quality of life. If Neapolitans wanted to live in such a congested environment, we would have moved to bigger cities and paid less for our homes. Perhaps we might have even stayed in the bigger cities we originally hail from. Even if I was not a resident of a neighborhood that will border Allura, I would oppose the project in order to preserve the charm of Naples that I, and so many others,fell in love with it.That is the real ALLURE of Naples, not ALLURA, which has become a dirty word, including those who live far from the project. Conservationists are concerned about the loss of natural habitat for wildlife. We have had a family of bears, wild turkey, otters, bobcats, deer, and even a panther roam through our neighborhood. While it is amazing to see them, it is a sad reminder that we are taking too much from our planet. Those in favor of the project may argue there is a need for "affordable housing," but as Ms. Fiala pointed out in her Naples News article, is there really a "crisis"? Rather, has this idea been falsely manufactured and promoted by those who might gain from passing through such lucrative construction projects on the horizon. Naples' identity crisis hovers between a place of greed and overdevelopment and a place where people come to slow down and enjoy a better quality of life. Which is really progress, and which path will you set us all on, Commissioners? With great appreciation for your time and service, Mrs.Amy Carvelli Lit. & Comp. I Honors and Lit. & Comp. II Community School of Naples 13275 Livingston Road Naples, FL 34109, USA Tel: 1-239-597-7575 Ext. 112 Room 0-15 www.communityschoolnaples.org 4a_ :trs1. Ili C 1 LykinsDave From: Charles Hatton <cbh0905@aol.com> Sent: Saturday, March 9, 2019 9:46 AM To: donna.fiala@colliercounyfl.gov; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill; TaylorPenny Subject: Allura Apartment Project County Commissioners As residents of the Strand for 17 years, we are against the proposed Stock development, Allure. This project does not add to our values, but rather reduces them. In addition, it would be a major problem from a traffic standpoint if 300+ units with cars are added to an already difficult Veterans Memorial Parkway/Livingston intersection. Livingston Rd to Bonita Beach Rd at 4:30 to 6:00 in season can take upwards of 30 minutes to traverse. As many as 4 light changes may be required to even access Livingston Rd from Veterans Memorial Parkway when the traffic is so backed up. Again adding those many units would only add to the problem. Please do not allow Stock Development bully you into approving this project. Remember, it is not Stock Development who elects you, but rather the people of Collier County. Thank you Charles and Bonnie Hatton 6040 Pinnacle Lane#2103 Naples, Fl. 34110 1 LykinsDave From: Tim Diegel <timdiegel@mac.com> Sent: Saturday, March 9, 2019 5:45 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Minutes from the Planning meeting Jan. 17th re Allura Attachments: 1-17-2019 CCPC minutes.pdf;ATT00001.htm Hi Commissioner, here are 2 pages from the minutes regarding the effect of the traffic from Allura according to the developer. Elsewhere they stated that there would be no significant increase in traffic from Allura. Basically it says here that only 25%of the 600+ residents will leave during the 2 hour rush hour. Commissioner Strain debated this with the representative and never received a credible answer. He and others voted against Allura. For some reason, others voted for it probably due to personal reasons.Thanks,Tim Diegel 1 LykinsDave From: Bette Saslaysky <bette42@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2019 4:22 PM To: SolisAndy;TaylorPenny; FialaDonna; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill Subject: Fwd: Allura Apartment Proposal for North Naples Dear Commissioners: I am a resident in The Strand and opposed to the amendment of zoning that would allow Stock Development to construct Altura, four-story buildings with 304 apartments at the intersection of Livingston Rd and Veteran's Memorial Blvd. Thank you for your consideration. Regards, Bette Saslaysky LykinsDave From: Arnold Saslaysky <arnold@saslaysky.com> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2019 5:17 PM To: SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; FialaDonna; McDanielBill Subject: Re: Allura Dear Commissioners: I'd like to comment on the article "Collier County Workshop focuses on growth planning" that appeared in the Naples Daily News on Wednesday, March 6. First, regarding the following: "'We've got to figure out how we balance developer-driven needs versus what we know is the best planning practices for the future,' Commissioner Penny Taylor said." I think "best planning practices..." should greatly outweigh "developer-driven needs" which basically translate to making money, something developers will still manage to do. A good example is the proposed Altura apartments by Stock Development at the intersection of Veteran's Memorial Blvd and Livingston Rd. Why didn't Stock choose to develop the Della Rosa PUD located on a portion of that land? My guess, not worth the effort for only 107 units maximum. "Best planning practices" for this area should not include four-story buildings with 304 apartments! So please put sensible county planning before developer-driven needs and vote NO to Altura! Mike Bosi's statement: "the most rapid expansion that this county has seen, is in our rear-view mirror" and the statistics cited made me laugh. Percentages of population growth for two different decades were compared; one starting with 2010 having a 16% increase while the other beginning in 1950 showed a 143% increase. But look at the actual numbers according to the population cited in the article: in the 1950s, Collier's population increased only by 9,265 while in the 2010's it increased by 51,360. That hardly puts expansion in the rear- view mirror! Next comes Thaddeus Cohen's statement, "Not in anybody's lifetime will we look like Miami." DUH? I can say with the same authority, "Not in anybody's lifetime will an apple look like an orange!" My issue is to not have Collier County look like either Broward or Palm Beach County, both of which I rejected 17 years ago when deciding where I would spend my retirement years. I do agree with Penny Taylor suggesting the use of "smart growth principles" with a "range of housing choices and walkable neighborhoods." This is currently what we have in our area despite the fact that many of the neighborhoods are in gated communities. A cluster of four-story apartment buildings (Aullra) does NOT qualify as "smart" growth in this area. I would also thank Michelle Avola for her comments regarding the traffic nightmares and not allowing developers to dictate Collier's growth. Andy Solis commented about younger families not wanting to live in gated communities. My experience would suggest otherwise seeing who's living in the gated communities of Barrington Cove, Camden Lakes, Verona Pointe, Milano, and Delasol. Granted, they may not be looking for communities with golf and/or country clubs adding to their cost of living, but they don't shy away from houses and condos within a gated community. In closing, I'd just like to say, "Thanks for your service and thanks for voting NO to the Altura apartment complex. 1 Sincerely, Arnold Saslaysky The Strand On Mon, Mar 4, 2019 at 7:51 AM Arnold Saslaysky<arnold@saslaysky.com>wrote: Ron &Susanne: This is very well stated email regarding the current horrendous traffic we face daily and the prospect of it getting even worse with the addition of the 304 Allura apartments. Not only is Collier County getting overflooded with traffic, but it also has an overabundance of apartments for rent. A simple online search for available apartments reveals there are approximately 2000 rentals available in the area. I see no point in adding 304 more and certainly not in an area where four-story buildings would be incompatible with the surrounding communities. I'd like to suggest the Commissioners ask themselves, "Is Allura something Collier County really needs?" Thanks for adding your voices to the majority of area residents opposing Allura. Arnold Saslaysky The Pinnacle at The Strand On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 10:26 PM Susanne Kauffman <KauffmanSP@msn.com>wrote: Dear Commissioners: We are always complaining about the increasing traffic congestion in Collier County, but have little opportunity to do anything about it. The hearings you are conducting pertaining to the proposed Allura development will provide an opportunity for you to make a decision that will determine the traffic conditions in this area for the foreseeable future. The only access to this high density community will be via Veterans Memorial Blvd., east of Livingston Road. This two-lane road already serves Tallis Park, Barrington Court, The Strand and ongoing construction traffic for two of these communities. The addition of several hundred personal, delivery and construction vehicles will result in massive congestion when this long line of vehicles encounters the traffic signs at the intersection with Livingston Road. To make matters worse, heavy traffic from Veterans Memorial Elementary School and Secoya Reserve approach this intersection from Veterans Memorial west of Livingston Road. And finally, traffic on Livingston Road already experiences massive backups because of the intersection with Bonita Beach Road to the north, and Immokalee Road to the south. Both of those multi-lane highways are already infamous for the delays that are encountered in both directions. 2 iiitrwommiliguor Therefore, we would ask that all of you Commissioners give serious thought to the opportunity you will be missing for restraining further traffic increases in this area if you approve the Allura proposed development. We look forward to your intelligent analysis and decision pertaining to this important issue. Ronald and Susanne Kauffman The Strand North Naples 3 LykinsDave From: Patricia <perutchf@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 8:33 AM To: FialaDonna; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill Subject: Allura Hearing A parcel of property on the southeast corner of Livingston and Veterans is being considered for development of 4 story apartment buildings. Neighboring communities are concerned because all of the other adjoining areas are single family or multi-family 1 or 2 story homes. As you may be aware, this will bring increased traffic, possibly 700 additional cars traveling to and from our area. Also, other area projects include Enclave (between Mediterra and Talis Park) which is currently under development, Oakes Farm, a new high school (much needed for North Naples)on Veterans southwest corner off of Livingston and possible other projects to come. There is a plan to extend Veterans Memorial Blvd to the new high school (extending Veterans west towards Old 41) where the high school traffic would then flow from Livingston to Veterans past the elementary school which would be adding more traffic. Livingston Road is the only north/south access road that connects Lee County to Collier County's Immokalee Road. The traffic has been known going north on Livingston to be stop and go from Veterans Memorial Blvd to Bonita Beach Road and south bound traffic from Veterans Memorial Blvd to Immokalee. I believe that more information is needed to proceed with the magnitude of this new development. I understand the need to be proactive with providing housing but this parcel is one of only two that are undeveloped off of Livingston Road going north. A scaled down approach to ensure that traffic will not be severely affected and the quality of life and safety be considered before approving the Allura development. Thank you for considering my comments, Pat Crutchfield Delasol Resident 1 F LykinsDave From: Diane Nebbia <dianenebbia1957@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 9:41 AM To: FialaDonna; SolisAndy; TaylorPenny; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill Subject: ASAINST the Allura apartment complex I am against the Allura apartment complex that is proposed. I own a home in Barrington Cove and to do feel like this project in good for our area.The zoning should not be changed to high density! There would be a enormous impact on the roads and schools.There are not any high rise buildings in our residential area and it should not be allowed. Please listen to the neighbors of this area and help us to preserve the residential neighborhood that we live in. Thank you Diane Nebbia 16422 Barclay Ct 1 LykinsDave From: Karen Dillon <kdillon@affinitiv.com> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 1:36 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura Apartment Project I am beyond shocked that the Collier County Planning Board passed this proposal. We live in The Strand and the traffic along Livingston between Immokalee and Bonita Beach Road is already horrendous, as well as the traffic on Immokalee Road between Airport-Pulling and I-75!!! Adding this many vehicles will create a total nightmare for anyone trying to travel in this area.All I can say is there must have been money that changed hands here as adding 304 more units is a terrible option and will create an untenable situation. Please know that if you vote for this proposal, I will do my best to see that you lose the votes of ALL my friends who live in your District, because I will definitely be certain that they are aware of your vote. Thanks, KD Karen Dillon (239)593-4620-direct line (239)595-0347-cell (239)206-2502-fax Skype—kkdillon KDillon@Comcast.net 1 LykinsDave From: Tim Diegel <timdiegel@mac.com> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 2:47 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Fwd: #2. Planning Commission meeting Jan. 17th RE spot zoning/Allura? Supreme Court ruling Attachments: 1-17-2019 CCPC minutes (dragged).pdf;ATT00001.htm; 1-17-2019 CCPC minutes (dragged) 3.pdf;ATT00002.htm; 1-17-2019 CCPC minutes (dragged) 2.pdf; ATT00003.htm Begin forwarded message: From: Tim Diegel <timdieqelmac.com> Subject: #2. Planning Commission meeting Jan. 17th RE spot zoning/Allura? Supreme Court ruling Date: March 10, 2019 at 5:08:34 PM EDT To: Tim Diegel <timdiegel(c�mac.com> Hello again Commissioner,Attached are more Planning meeting minutes by Mr. Pritt with is discussion with Chairman Strain in regard to a Supreme Court decision with spot zoning. It discusses why a large dense apartment complex should not be in a single family homes neighbor.Thanks,Tim Diegel allow LykinsDave From: Arnold Saslaysky <arnold@saslaysky.com> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 7:54 PM To: FialaDonna Cc: SaundersBurt;TaylorPenny; McDanielBill; SolisAndy Subject: Re: Allura Attachments: RattleSnakeHammock.png; LivingstonRd.png Dear Ms. Fiala: Thank you for your personal reply. You asked, "Where SHOULD they be built? Where are the jobs?" in reference to the proposed Altura apartment complex. I would ask, "SHOULD they be built?" Do we need another 304 apartments in a county that, according to Apartments.com, has 1,311 rentals available? (In your Daily News commentary, you noted the number of available apartments in East Naples alone.) On the other hand, if Stock Development were interested in constructing something more in line with what is currently in our immediate area (single-family homes or condos no more than two floors), I'm sure there would be less resistance. This type of construction would also provide the jobs you're looking for. Please take a look at the two attachments to this email. One shows Rattlesnake Hammock in the vicinity of Inspira (in this Google Maps image an empty lot at the corner of Grand Lely Dr.) and the other is the Livingston Rd corridor near the proposed Altura apartments property. Please note the difference in density of these two areas. It's pretty obvious that Livingston Rd is already pretty crowded. Note too that Veteran's Memorial Blvd, the proposed ingress/egress for Altura, is only two lanes compared with the four lanes of Grand Lely Dr. I would ask that all Commissioners listen to the wishes of their constituents and give them more consideration than the well-heeled developers who would be no worse off if their grandiose development ideas were cut down to something that was more in line with the "Smart Growth" principles being espoused for eastern Collier County, even right here along Livingston Rd. Thanks again, Arnold Saslaysky On Sun, Mar 10, 2019 at 7:23 PM FialaDonna <Donna.Fiala@colliercountyfl.gov>wrote: You mentioned "not in this area". Where SHOULD they be built?Where are the jobs? Donna Fiala Donna Fiala Collier County Commissioner, District 1 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite#303 Naples, FL 34112 1 P: (239) 252-8601 F: (239) 252-6578 I am not home accepting the things I cannot change, I am out changing the things I can not accept. From: Arnold Saslaysky<arnold@saslaysky.com> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2019 5:17 PM To: SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; FialaDonna; McDanielBill Subject: Re: Allura Dear Commissioners: I'd like to comment on the article "Collier County Workshop focuses on growth planning" that appeared in the Naples Daily News on Wednesday, March 6. First, regarding the following: "'We've got to figure out how we balance developer-driven needs versus what we know is the best planning practices for the future,' Commissioner Penny Taylor said." I think "best planning practices..." should greatly outweigh "developer-driven needs" which basically translate to making money, something developers will still manage to do. A good example is the proposed Allura apartments by Stock Development at the intersection of Veteran's Memorial Blvd and Livingston Rd. Why didn't Stock choose to develop the Della Rosa PUD located on a portion of that land? My guess, not worth the effort for only 107 units maximum. "Best planning practices" for this area should not include four-story buildings with 304 apartments! So please put sensible county planning before developer-driven needs and vote NO to Allura! Mike Bosi's statement: "the most rapid expansion that this county has seen, is in our rear-view mirror" and the statistics cited made me laugh. Percentages of population growth for two different decades were compared; one starting with 2010 having a 16% increase while the other beginning in 1950 showed a 143% increase. But look at the actual numbers according to the population cited in the article: in the 1950s, Collier's population increased only by 9,265 while in the 2010's it increased by 51,360. That hardly puts expansion in the rear-view mirror! Next comes Thaddeus Cohen's statement, "Not in anybody's lifetime will we look like Miami." DUH? I can say with the same authority, "Not in anybody's lifetime will an apple look like an orange!" My issue is to not have Collier County look like either Broward or Palm Beach County, both of which I rejected 17 years ago when deciding where I would spend my retirement years. I do agree with Penny Taylor suggesting the use of"smart growth principles" with a "range of housing choices and walkable neighborhoods." This is currently what we have in our area despite the fact that many of the neighborhoods j are in gated communities.A cluster of four-story apartment buildings (Aullra) does NOT qualify as "smart" growth in { this area. I would also thank Michelle Avola for her comments regarding the traffic nightmares and not allowing developers to dictate Collier's growth. Andy Solis commented about younger families not wanting to live in gated communities. My experience would suggest otherwise seeing who's living in the gated communities of Barrington Cove, Camden Lakes,Verona Pointe, Milano, and Delasol. Granted, they may not be looking for communities with golf and/or country clubs adding to their cost of living, but they don't shy away from houses and condos within a gated community. In closing, I'd just like to say, "Thanks for your service and thanks for voting NO to the Allura apartment complex. Sincerely, 2 Arnold Saslaysky The Strand 3 4 ix LykinsDave From: B Prins <bnprins@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 11:03 AM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura Complex please vote NO Hello Commissioner Saunders Please vote NO on the upcoming Collier County commissioners meeting for the Allura apartment project .The traffic on Livingston is already horrible..the afternoon traffic,going north to Bonita Beach road is often at a stand still. In addition, motorists often use Livingston as a thoroughfare for 175,when traffic on the highway is backed up. Drivers will exit the highway at Bonita and take Livingston to re-enter the highway at Immokalee. This is dangerous. The added population from the complex will also add to the already over crowded schools and the burdened services provided by the county via our taxes. Thank you and please vote NO to Allura complex Nanette Prins Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad 1 LykinsDave From: John Gilles <gillesjohnl@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 2:57 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: ALLURA Hello Burt, I am a homeowner in Barrington Cove and vehemently oppose zoning changes for the ALLURA development. The land in question had been zoned for a long period of time and all surrounding property was developed in compliance with current zoning. Re-zoning this land is unfair to the voting taxpayers who chose to purchase in adjoining communities. Further, I can personally attest to the terrible rush hour traffic at Livingston and Veterans Parkway, particularly on school mornings, which this proposed development will only exacerbate. I have witnessed numerous near miss accidents, including school children attempting to cross Livingston Road on their bicycles. Naples is a beautiful and desirable place to live and I understand the demand. Part of the reason is the wealth of green space, highly rated schools, and lack of eye-sore developments. Allowing the proposed ALLURA development and other similar proposals jeopardize our wonderful city. The voting taxpayers in all surrounding communities are mobilized in opposing this re-zoning effort and ask for you to vote against ALLURA and help keep Naples beautiful. Sincerely, Michael John Gilles . e- LykinsDave From: Terri Carpino <tcarp65@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 11:19 AM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura Development Dear Mr. Saunders- I am writing to express my concern about the proposed Allura development on Livingston Rd. As a resident of Delasol, I am particularly concerned about the traffic nightmare that this proposed community would undoubtedly create. The added traffic will wreck havoc for every community between Bonita Beach Rd and Immokalee Rd., making it next to impossible to safely pull out of our developments onto Livingston Rd. I would challenge you and your committee to vote 'NO 'on this project. I don't believe that this area is zoned for this type of project. I am putting my concerns in writing, as I work and will be unable to be present at the planning meeting scheduled for March 26. Best regards, Theresa Carpino 15850 Delasol Lane Naples, FL 34110 412-400-2962 Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone LykinsDave From: Julia Spigelman <okmarmiel @aol.com> Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2019 8:34 AM To: FialaDonna; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt;TaylorPenny; McDanielBill; Patti Fortune; Sabine & Bruce Hopkins Subject: ALLURA APARTMENT COMPLEX As you are well aware, not a single household living in the area which will be directly and even indirectly affected by the Allura complex is in favor of such a development . You are aware of the impact this development will have on the values of our homes . You are aware of the terrible traffic and overcrowding and quality of life issues this development brings with it . You are aware that all adults who are directly and indirectly affected by Allura will be voting in future elections with the knowledge that Allura either has been allowed or not allowed to make an impact on the quality of our lives and the value of our properties . We are all asking you to please represent our interests, not the interests of a huge corporation, in determining what will happen next . We are not only asking, we are pleading, begging and entreating you to do the right thing here . And we are watching what happens . Thank you for listening and doing your best for your constituents, for the community, for all of us . Best Regards, Julia Spigelman Barrington Cove 1 LykinsDave From: Arnisas <arnisas@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2019 12:28 PM To: SolisAndy; McDanielBill; SaundersBurt; FialaDonna; TaylorPenny Subject: Proposal to allow Allura Apartments construction (corrected) Dear Commissioners: (Please note an incomplete version of this email was accidentally sent.) I respectfully request each of you to personally respond to the following: • Why would you vote in favor of the amendment that would allow Stock Development to construct 304 apartments at the intersection of Livingston Rd. and Veteran's Memorial Blvd? • If you do vote in favor, would you: o Require Stock Development to be financially responsible for: ■ Making Veteran's Memorial Blvd east of Livingston Rd a four-lane roadway with a median and appropriate turn lanes onto Livingston ■ Installing new traffic lights that would be needed o Require completion of the above prior to allowing the issuance of any certificate(s) of occupancy? • If you wouldn't, why? Thank you for your cooperation. Arnold Saslaysky The Pinnacle at The Strand LykinsDave From: Vincent Tormey <vincent@dksnaples.com> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2019 3:48 PM To: FialaDonna; andy.solis@coliercountyfl.gov; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill Cc: Vincent Tormey Subject: Allura Apartment Complex Good afternoon—and thank you for taking the time to read my email. I wish to express my opposition to the proposed Stock Development Allura project on the corner of Livingston Road and Veterans Memorial Blvd in north Naples. My opposition is based on the following— - This area already has a number of established single family residences and a multi housing project is not a good fit for the existing area - Schools in this area are already at capacity—and a multi-family development will bring additional students who cannot be properly accommodated - Traffic flow along Livingston Road would be greatly affected by a significant increase in the number of residences - A section of the Stock property intrudes into a section of the Barrington Cove subdivision and multi-story buildings if allowed would severely compromise the privacy of Barrington Cove residents located adjacent to the proposed Allura development While I agree that more "affordable cost" housing is required in Collier County—I strongly feel that the location of the aforementioned development is not the right one. Vincent & Bernadette Tormey 16356 Aberdeen Way Naples, FL34110 1 MEW LykinsDave From: Ashley Nebbia <anebbia@me.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 9:23 AM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Fwd: Planning commission - ALLURA Dear Burt, I am writing to express my greatest concern with the Allura development proposal near Barrington Cove. I recently purchased a beautiful home in Barrington Cove off Livingston Road and Veterans Memorial Parkway. The new development would significantly affect the neighborhood and community and decrease my property value and also impact traffic on the already busy Livingston Road. With my small children and other children in this family dense neighborhood, I worry about their safety with an increased number of cars and also safety with the number of proposed buildings going in at Allure. I am against this proposed development and hope that you take the time to think about the impact of this apartment complex in an existing safe and residential area. I chose to buy in this area, as many others did, for the safety and quaintness of the area. Such a large apartment complex would change the dynamic of the entire area and would not increase the value of the property and homes in the area. I appreciate your time and consideration for this extremely important issue for North Naples residents. Thank you, Ashley Nebbia 1 LykinsDave From: Vincent Tormey <vincent@dksnaples.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 5:15 PM To: FialaDonna; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt;TaylorPenny; McDanielBill Subject: Allura Apartment Complex Good afternoon—and thank you for taking the time to read my email. I wish to express my opposition to the proposed Stock Development Allura project on the corner of Livingston Road and Veterans Memorial Blvd in north Naples. My opposition is based on the following— - This area already has a number of established single family residences and a multi housing project is not a good fit for the existing area - Schools in this area are already at capacity—and a multi-family development will bring additional students who cannot be properly accommodated - Traffic flow along Livingston Road would be greatly affected by a significant increase in the number of residences - A section of the Stock property intrudes into a section of the Barrington Cove subdivision and multi-story buildings if allowed would severely compromise the privacy of Barrington Cove residents located adjacent to the proposed Allura development While I agree that more "affordable cost" housing is required in Collier County—I strongly feel that the location of the aforementioned development is not the right one. Vincent& Bernadette Tormey 16356 Aberdeen Way Naples, FL34110 1 LykinsDave From: Jane <jcarroo@comcast.net> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 7:42 PM To: SolisAndy; TaylorPenny; FialaDonna; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill Cc: jcarroo@comcast.net Subject: RE:Allura Apartments Hello Commissioners, I realize you are busy and receive many emails regarding various property and projects. However, I would like you to know that there are many of us that feel strongly against the proposal to build 4 story apartment buildings in the area of Livingston and Veterans in north Naples. It does not fit in this area of mostly single family homes. As you know, this area has so much going on already and in the master plan there are many new things coming, i.e. new High School, Oakes Farm store, extension of Veterans, the property across from the fire department which is still to be developed, and the extension of Livingston/Imperial/Three Oaks Road. Livingston will be going all the way to Daniels Parkway(Ft. Myers) and is in the works now as reported on the news recently, which will bring much more traffic. Please understand that when 75 has an issue near Bonita or Immokalee many cars exit and take Livingston, which bogs the traffic down.This happens fairly often. Sometimes, when that happens, Livingston is completely gridlocked and Delasol is adversely affected as well as other subdivisions nearby. Please take notice of our already congested area roads and stand up for the regular taxpayers that want quality of life as Naples has been known to provide for the residents. Thank you for your consideration! Jane Carroo 239.325.8745 1 LykinsDave From: Jen Moen <jrkuzie@aol.com> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2019 11:11 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Altura Dear Commissioner Saunders, As a citizen of Collier County and a resident of Barrington Cove, I want to let you know my concerns with the Allura project. I am one of the homes in Barrington Cove that abuts to the De La Rosa PUD. As many have stated (including Planning Commissioner Strain, Fry, and Fryer), the Allura project consisting of four story apartment buildings would not be compatible with this area, not needed, and will impact the current traffic conditions we encounter during peak times. The Allura project consisting of 4 story buildings along Livingston Road (Stock only reduced some buildings to three stories) is not compatible with this area. I agree with what some of the planning commissioners said that single family and multi-family units can be compatible together. My concern is that there are multiple four story buildings planned. When I drive down Livingston Road, both north and south, I do not see any four story buildings in this area. I only see one story, two story, and three story buildings. I believe the four story apartment buildings would stick out like a sore thumb. In fact, I take Livingston Road/Three Oaks Parkway to Fort Myers frequently and do not even see more than three story buildings along this road. I believe a building three stories or less will better fit the area. The Allura project is not currently needed in Collier County. More rentals are not needed. Do we need affordable housing rentals below the 80% of the median income? Yes. Do we need Allura's market rate rentals? No. I know you are aware that there are currently over 4,000 apartments under construction in Collier County, with plans of more apartments in the future, along with all of the current apartments available for rent that Commissioner Donna Fiala discovered and wrote about in the Naples Daily News on February 20, 2019 (and Commissioner Fiala only drove around looking for affordable rentals during peak season- and we know there are plenty of market rate rentals available). The 4,000 apartments currnetly under construction isn't even counting all of the apartments being built or approved to be built along and near Livingston Road in Bonita Springs and Estero. Finally, I am concerned with 300 more units in the area and the impact it will have on traffic. During the peak rush hour times, particularly if there is an accident on 1-75 and in season when we have an influx of people in this area, and particularly the evening rush hour, there are cars backed up from Bonita Beach Road all the way to where the Allura project is planned. I realize that bringing people closer to their jobs will help alleviate the traffic issues. But, the many people that are living farther away from their places of employment cannot afford to live closer and, the Allura project, with their market rate rentals, will NOT help bring those people any closer to their areas of employment. So, traffic will only be worse than the current conditions. When voting for this proposal, as a citizen of Collier County, I ask that you thoroughly take everything in consideration, make sure you know all of the correct most up to date facts, and listen to the concerns of Planning Commissioners Strain, Fry, and Fryer stated at the meetings. This project does not belong here, the four stories would not be compatible with the area, more market rate rentals are not needed in Collier County, and 304 units would add to the already problematic traffic during the morning and evening commutes. 1 I am writing this as a concerned resident of Collier County who will not be able to speak at the meeting this Tuesday, March 26th, 2019. I will be there at the very beginning, but not able to stay due to having to pick up my daughter from school. This letter is taking place of my presence at the meeting. Thank you. Jennifer Moen 2 LykinsDave From: Brenda Fitzgerald <brenjfitzgerald@comcast.net> Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2019 11:32 AM To: TaylorPenny Cc: Donna.Fiaia@colliercountyfl.gov; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill Subject: Allura Project.b We can only appeal your consideration to the horrendous impact on traffic and residential property values if the Allura project is approved. Veterans Parkway is already heavily traveled by residents of Barrington Cove, Tallis Park and The Strand. This road is also used by service and construction vehicles for Medditerra and Talis Park. When does the madness stop with the overbuilding of Collier County. Since 1966 we have witnessed the evolution of Naples into another Paradise lost - Miami! Your vote against this project is a vote for some sanity in the population explosion in North Naples. Brenda & John Fitzgerald 5997 Trophy Drive - 1104 34110 1 LykinsDave From: jackie cook <jackiecook1 @comcast.net> Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2019 12:15 PM To: SolisAndy Cc: SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill; donna.fiola@colliercountyfl.gov; BrownleeMichael; GoodnerAngela; LykinsDave; GrecoSherry;timr@mediterraca.com; jackiecook1@comcast.net Subject: Allura Project Dear Mr. Solis, I have lived in Naples for 20 years. I, as well as many others in our community—Mediterra-are extremely upset about the proposed allura project to be built on Livingston and Veteran's memorial Blvd. I understand that you used to be on the planning commission for Collier county. I also understand that you are committed to ensuring responsible management of the county's growth.Allowing the allura project to go forward,we believe, is totally irresponsible and not in the best interest of the property owners that live in communities along Livingston road. The traffic on Livingston has become a nightmare—not only at rush hour in the morning and evening—but heavy traffic during the rest of the day as well. I encourage you to check out Livingston during the morning rush hour and also between 4:30 and 6 pm . It is grid lock! At a minimum a traffic study needs to occur and recommendations published and the cost associated with these changes to the tax payers needs to occur. To assume that very few of the residents of the Allura project--total number possibly 600 people—would not be travelling on Livingston during rush hour is absurd and very short sighted. Would they walk to work?? Please check out the situation for yourself and assure your constituents that you are for responsible growth in Collier county.Vote NO on the allura project! Thank you for your time and consideration, Jackie Cook 1 LykinsDave From: jackie cook <jackiecookl @comcast.net> Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2019 12:15 PM To: SolisAndy Cc: SaundersBurt;TaylorPenny; McDanielBill; donna.fiola@colliercountyfl.gov; BrownleeMichael; GoodnerAngela; LykinsDave; GrecoSherry; timr@mediterraca.com; jackiecook1@comcast.net Subject: Allura Project Dear Mr. Solis, I have lived in Naples for 20 years. I, as well as many others in our community—Mediterra-are extremely upset about the proposed allura project to be built on Livingston and Veteran's memorial Blvd. I understand that you used to be on the planning commission for Collier county. I also understand that you are committed to ensuring responsible management of the county's growth. Allowing the allura project to go forward, we believe, is totally irresponsible and not in the best interest of the property owners that live in communities along Livingston road. The traffic on Livingston has become a nightmare—not only at rush hour in the morning and evening—but heavy traffic during the rest of the day as well. I encourage you to check out Livingston during the morning rush hour and also between 4:30 and 6 pm . It is grid lock! At a minimum a traffic study needs to occur and recommendations published and the cost associated with these changes to the tax payers needs to occur. To assume that very few of the residents of the Allura project--total number possibly 600 people—would not be travelling on Livingston during rush hour is absurd and very short sighted. Would they walk to work?? Please check out the situation for yourself and assure your constituents that you are for responsible growth in Collier county. Vote NO on the allura project! Thank you for your time and consideration, Jackie Cook i LykinsDave From: Janina Munoz <janinamunoz@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 7:49 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: NO TO ALLURA! Dear Mr. Saunders, My name is Janina Munoz. I am a homeowner at the Barrington Cove subdivision at the corner of Livingston Rd. and Veterans Memorial Blvd. I am writing to you to protest the proposed Allura construction by Stock Development in the aforementioned corner in North Collier. As a full-time resident of Collier County and tax payer for the past 12 years, I feel that this proposed development will bring several detriments such as: > Increased traffic and pollution > Overcrowding of our local schools > Unappealing multi-family high rise buildings which are out place with the surrounding single-family developments I appeal to you to vote against the proposed Allura development and help us keep North Naples an attractive area. Thank you, Janina Munoz 16289 Aberdeen Way Naples FL 34110 1 LykinsDave From: Javier Munoz <javieromunoz@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 7:54 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: NO NO TO ALLURA! Dear Mr. Saunders, My name is Javier Munoz. I am a homeowner at the Barrington Cove subdivision at the corner of Livingston Rd. and Veterans Memorial Blvd. I am writing to you to protest the proposed Allura construction by Stock Development in the aforementioned corner in North Collier. As a full-time resident of Collier County and tax payer for the past 12 years, I feel that this proposed development will bring several detriments such as: > Increased traffic and pollution > Overcrowding of our local schools > Unappealing multi-family high rise buildings which are out place with the surrounding single-family developments I appeal to you to vote against the proposed Allura development and help us keep North Naples an attractive area. Thank you, Javier Munoz 16289 Aberdeen Way Naples FL 34110 1 LykinsDave From: Thomas Griffith <thomasm.griffith@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2019 11:36 AM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura Expansion Dear Commissioner Saunders, I'm writing in my opposition to the Allura expansion. I have attended 3 meetings regarding the project and am opposed to the rezoning of the additional acreage from single family homes to a multi-use high density project. Stock Development should proceed with the previously approved smaller project and not invade more space and views of the current Barrington Cove homeowners and surrounding communities for a project that doesn't' fit the landscape of this area, in addition to adding additional traffic to an already congested area. Myself, as well has all my neighbors and friends are not against community growth but we are opposed to rezoning single family land to a project for high density rental apartments. To quote Cormac Giblin, Manager Housing &Grant Development from the last meeting, "Market is adequately addressing the needs of moderate & GAP income levels in Collier County, the need is in the extremely low,very low and low income households." He also stated "Market is taking care of units renting over$2,000 per month, for the public benefit we would want to see units at less than 80%." In the previous meeting there was no evidence provided that these types of rental apartments are needed in this area. The traffic data provided by both Stock Development and Collier County is inadequate. Stock presented that only 25%of the professional apartment renters will travel during peak travel times as well as used national statistics for a local traffic issue.They are targeting professionals as renters, but due to no public transportation in this area all of them will be driving. What are the other 75%of professional, career oriented renters going to do for transportation that Stock didn't account for in their study? Collier County also does a disservice to its current homeowner's in the area by not being forward thinking of future traffic for the expansions in Talis Park, Mediterra,The Enclave Community and the addition of a high school on Veterans Memorial Blvd. Livingston from Vanderbilt to Bonita Beach Road can't handle the current traffic, as well as Immokalee East and West of Livingston. A easy, cost effective travel study would be to travel these areas in peak travel times as I do on a daily basis. Stock's PR team has stated it would not hurt our current property values. I think common sense tells you it will. For example, if I have the option to purchase in similar communities in age and price point, such as Camden Lakes, Verona Point Estates or Barrington Cove with 4 story rental apartments overlooking your back yard, which community would you chose?The abundance of supply and options to purchase and lack of demand for homes that have rental apartments looking in your backyard will drive down the price of our community.This is also supported by a study from the National Realtors Association. As they say location, location, location....and a view. I have made a significant investment in my home, love our community and neighbors and the schools my children attend. But my wife and I have been prepping our home to put on the market if the expansion is approved. It's really sad because this is the first home we have built and really made it our own but we know if we don't get out if this project is approved we could lose a large part of our investment we put in our home. Unfortunately this will be a manmade decline in our property values and not a market correction. The thousands of tax paying, voting homeowners in this area do not want the parcels rezoned and the Allura project expanded. We hope our elected officials will support the will of the community and vote no for the expansion. Thanks for your consideration in voting no to support your community. Tom I 2 LykinsDave From: Doug Cousins <rdoug.cousins@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2019 11:44 AM To: FialaDonna; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill Cc: Susan Mulgrew; Katy Wrede; 'Ivan L. Rosenblatt; 'Mr. Victor Cintron'; 'Advanced Property'; 'Rick Tessmer'; StrainMark Subject: Allura Development by Stock at the southeast corner of Livingston &Veterans Memorial Blvd To The Board of Collier County Commissioners: RE: Stock request to increase density of their Allura Development I am a concerned resident living in the Strand Community and I understand on March 26th you will be voting on a Stock request to increase the density of their Allura development at the southeast corner of Livingston &Veterans Memorial Blvd. I implore you to vote a resounding NO to this request. I attended the Planning Commission sessions on this topic and Stock did not provide any evidence or articulate the benefits to the community for an increase in density beyond what is already zoned for this parcel of land. In fact there was unanimous vocal opposition to this request from the surrounding communities for the following main reasons: 1. Increased Congestion Already Immokalee Rd, Livingston Rd and Veterans Memorial Blvd have intolerable traffic congestion during in- season peak periods.Traffic is routinely stop and go on Livingston Rd during in-season peak periods and Immokalee is continuously congested during in-season. To make matters worse there are the following population increases already in plan for this area: - New Enclave community on Livingston Rd, which just started construction -Talis Park, Mediterra and Barrington Cove still building and selling units - New School to be built on Veterans Memorial Blvd in the next two years Therefore increasing the density for Allura would only exacerbate the already worsening traffic congestion problem and increase the strain on existing community facilities in the area!! 2. Not Compatible The surrounding communities are a majority of single family residences and there is a valid concern that introducing multi-story rental units would lower the surrounding property values for the following reasons: -The apartment architecture is not compatible with the neighbouring communities and the requested increase in density will require multiple 3 to 4 story buildings. As well,these apartment units would abut the backyards of single family residents, which would be a clear intrusion of their privacy. -The proposed apartment complex will have no standards or controls such as the surrounding developments, which have control of the operation, maintenance and behaviour of the owners by a Board of Directors -Although Stock is a reputable developer in all likelihood they will eventually sell the property to an investor since running apartments is not their core business. There would be no control over the investor who could just maximize income by foregoing upkeep and maintenance. All of the surrounding property has been developed in compliance with current zoning bylaws.The residents who purchased in the surrounding neighbourhoods did so relying on the fact that neighbouring projects would be of like kind. I realize that the existing Della Rosa PUD allows for multi-family dwellings but you should not compound what I consider was an erroneous decision in 2007 with increasing the density for the Allura Development. 3. No Need As reported at the Planning Commission hearings by the Collier County Planning department the County is already well served with the existing inventory of"Luxury" apartment units. The vacancy rate for this category is healthy and increasing the density to allow additional units will not fix a problem that does not exist!! Therefore, since there is no need to increase the number of"Luxury" apartments in Collier County then there is no justification for approving a density increase to Stock. In summary and for the reasons articulated above I urge you to vote against the request from Stock to increase the density. You are elected as representatives for your constituents and your constituents strongly oppose the Stock request to increase the density beyond what is already zoned for this parcel of land. Sincerely, R Doug Cousins A Strand Community Owner 2 LykinsDave From: JoAnn Devlin <joann.devlin@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2019 4:15 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura Apartments Project As a resident of The Strand, I have witnessed the increase in traffic both on Veterans Memorial Highway and especially Livingston Road over the past 3 to 4 years, and how congested these roads become especially during the morning and afternoon rush hours. I am very concerned about the dramatic increase of cars that will be using these roads, if this project is approved. I am writing to urge you to either vote against the Allura proposal, or vote to seriously limit the number of units allowed on a lot of that size. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Jo Ann Devlin 1 LykinsDave From: Kelly Marie Dainiak <kkmdsm@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2019 10:02 PM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Allura Development-please read Dear Commissioner, I have a unique perspective and understanding of my neighborhood. I have been in this pocket of Naples since 2004. I currently own I both Mediterra and Barrington Cove.We are one of the families that started Veterans Memorial Elementary School (VME). My daugl. entering kindergarten class-she is now a junior in high school. I would like you to understand my personal perspective of the Allura D There are two main concerns: 1. overloading vehicles on an already dangerous road and intersection 2. community development planning I was in a motor vehicle accident leaving VME in 2007.There is a dangerous curve coming from the south on Livingston Road. I cautio Livingston median(before there was a street light)and was rear ended. My physical health has suffered as a result of the rear end co Jump ahead 12 years to a year ago: there was a fatality when someone stopped at the streetlight at Veterans R was hit head on by a driver that could not navigate the odd left turn from the southbound direction of Livingstc Veterans Road today (the east side from Livingston to the dead end vehicles go from zero to 50-70mph from 6: 10:00pm (often later). It's a fun place for vehicles to see how fast their vehicle can go. These are dump truck, sr well as the minivans and sedans. This goes on daily despite bikers, runners, dog walkers and children walking tc killed my cat 2 weeks ago. Next time it could be a person. I am only mentioning the accidents I know of and my small experience. I am sure you will be able to find morel records. Roads can be widened, lanes added but there is no way to redirect hundreds of extra vehicles on an already overwhelmed roadway. c Livingston any Friday afternoon.The traffic is stopped from Mediterra to Bonita Beach Road.Or better yet,when 75 shuts down the stopped.The roads cannot handle a High Density Community in the middle of Livingston Road, by a dangerous curve. High density pc able to leave their community several ways on multiple roads(like The Strand, Mediterra and Imperial Golf Club).A high density com better on a busy corner so they are better able to navigate their daily routes. Planning communities and roadways should surpass the desire to collect tax revenue by our county or allow a developer to increase j excessive vehicles released onto Livingston would be more dangerous to those who live in the adjacent communities and any vehicle Road for travel.There is no plus side to a High Density Population in this location on Livingston Road. Please understand these common sense points from a person who has lived here for many years and seen the Livingston expand year after year, community after community. A High Density Community (which was never it plans as I believe) cannot be added to this area, the roads would be overwhelmed and traffic accidents would s Please do not allow this developer (Stock) to build a High Density Community (Allura). Thank you for your time. 1 Sincerely, Dr. Kelly M. Dainiak N 2 LykinsDave From: Smith Frank & Harriet <pgfolks@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 11:38 AM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Re: Allura Apartment Project Proposal Thank you for acknowledging my email. We were disappointed with your decision to vote yes on the proposal to be sent on to the state of Florida for review. While we could see you were clearly not in favor of adding four story buildings and agreed with the proposal by Commissioner Solis that the developer needs to reduce the height to three story buildings, your reluctance to recognize that the traffic problem with this additional number of drivers is serious and does not have any obvious solution for the near term. As Commissioner Solis is committed to approach the Lee County Commissioners for some action to improve the traffic passthrough at the intersection of Livingston Rd and Bonita Beach Rd, those of us who live in the area know that the traffic burden on Bonita Beach Rd is as bad or worse than Livingston Rd. A flyover at the intersection for Bonita Beach Rd would be a useful solution, but is outrageously expensive. Lee County is not nearly as wealthy as Collier County and most probably will not engage spending serious money to help solve a Collier County traffic problem. Leaving the current zoning for the development of Della Rosa would reduce the allowable total units to only a little over 100 and that would clearly be much less of a burden on the road system. The majority of protestors that I have spoken with feel that although this parcel should be developed as single family homes, they recognize that changing the zoning back is not possible and would consider the traffic congestion improvement to be more important maybe than the four story building 20 ft from the property line. Because the zoning allows it does not mean that a developer is required to do that to get approval for their building project. Many of the compatibility ideas that Stock proposed for the Allura project could be applied to a Della Rosa project including a reduction of building height from four stories to three stories and increasing setback from the Eastern property line. Issues that might arise from the other undeveloped properties being rezoned from agricultural to something similar to Della Rosa would be totally under the control of you commissioners and could be controlled to single family density similar to the surrounding areas. I am pleading with you to have our backs and take our traffic problems seriously enough to reject this developers proposed zoning change. I see nothing wrong with telling Stock that the traffic issues must be resolved before their zoning change can be implemented and that you need some time to get that in place. If they want to proceed with a building proposal that meets current zoning, they are welcome to do so. On 12 Feb-2019, at 9:30 AM, SaundersBurt<Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov>wrote: Francis Smith, On behalf of Commissioner Saunders, thank you for the detailed email and for sharing your thoughts and concerns which are noted for the record. Commissioner Saunders will take your comments into consideration during future discussion of this issue. Regards... Dave Lykins Executive Coord. to District 3 Commissioner Burt Saunders Dave.Lykins(a�colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite#303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 Under Florida Law,e-mail addresses are public records.If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request,do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead,contact this office by telephone or in writing. 1 From: Francis Smith <pgfolks@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 2:29 PM To: SaundersBurt<Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject:Allura Apartment Project Proposal My name is Francis Smith and my family and I live in the Milano Townhouse complex about 1/2 mile south of the Allura Apartment Project. I think you should reject the Allura Apartment Project that was approved by a 6-2 vote at the planning commission meeting last week. I have two pieces of information to share with you: 1 . Across from our entrance/exit on Livingston Rd is the entrance to Royal Palm Academy, a small Catholic parochial school of K thru 8th grade. Parents have to deliver and pickup their children and the cars usually spill out onto Livingston road. Adding traffic either direction to Livingston road will add significant congestion and risk for those parents trying to deliver or pick up their children at the school. Even if only 25% of the additional residents end up on the road, I fear for a disaster that can be avoided by rejecting this unnecessary building project. 2. When the tax-paying citizens of our community chose to live in these adjoining neighborhoods, most of them knew the open property could be built out in the future. When they checked on the zoning in effect, most saw single-family homes with minimum density population. Shame on them for being so naïve as to think that zoning wouldn't change if a company with big money and connections came in with a proposal. These owners are entitled to develop their property with as much profit as they can. However, a company was able to develop all of the properties in the vicinity with single-family homes and they made money in the process so it was not unreasonable for them to believe that open property would be similarly developed. These good people need you to have their backs to keep money and power in search of greed from muscling through zoning changes to take away the quiet, single-family neighborhood that they sought out. None of the residents in the adjoining neighborhoods consider this project to be an improvement for their sleepy little bedroom community. We have over a thousand signatures from residences all up and down Livingston Rd. If this much public will is being ignored, when would it be appropriate to reject a building project — even one that may have legal footing and fills all the boxes necessary to obtain approval. Why isn't it more important to protect the quiet, single-family neighborhood than to relinquish a small portion right in the middle of it to allow a big-time developer the chance to make money at our expense. Stock will build out this property, then sell it to someone else and they will move on leaving the carnage for us to live with. If a parent or a child is seriously injured by the unnecessary traffic congestion, that won't be on their conscience, but it should be on yours. They won't be concerned about those of us who will be forced to sit in Los Angeles type traffic for the undeterminable future, but you should be. Many of us worked our entire life 2 with an hour to and from work full of traffic. We moved to Naples and chose to live in a quiet little community to be in peace for our retirement — not fight traffic every day of our retirement too. Naples is a well planned community and those early planners set aside sections of their community for people like us. No we didn't anticipate this change. We don't want this change. Can you blame us. Just say no to this proposal and let another developer fulfill the plan set out by the early planners at a comfortable profit and we will all be better off. 3 y LykinsDave From: David W. Depew <planning@M-DA.com> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2019 4:53 PM To: BosiMichael; SchmidtCorby Cc: FialaDonna; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill; Tim Richards; Pritt, Robert Subject: Allura; PL20170004419/CP-2018-1; PL20170004385 Attachments: 18092-19-09-19 Alternate Language.pdf Dear Mr. Bosi: Attached please find a summary of the substance of my remarks to the Planning Commission regarding the Allura development. At the request of Attorney Robert Pritt, I am forwarding this to you, and copying the commissioners so that they will have this language prior to the hearing next Tuesday. As I noted to the Planning Commission, while the preferred option would be to deny the plan amendment, an alternative option would be to limit the number of dwelling units to no more than 4 units per acre, consistent with the highest density currently approved in the vicinity of the subject property. have included modifications to the proposed conditions that would reflect the compatibility concerns that have been raised by the neighboring communities. Thank you in advance for you kind consideration. Regards, th Anniversary David W. Depew RRI PhD, AICP, LEED®AP Principal &Co-Founder R Main Office:(239)337-3993 V���� Toll Free:(866)337-7341 Cell:(239)850-6937 ENGINEERS • PLANNERS • SURVEYORS 2914 Cleveland Avenue Fort Myers,FL 33901 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS 495 Grand Boulevard,Suite 206 Destin,FL 32550 FORT MYERS I TALLAHASSEE I DESTIN PLANNING(@-DA.COM WWW.MORRIS-DEPEW.COM r4,taw Professional Services Since 1989 ` MY '�Ca r d Think Green.Please print this e-mail only if necessary. 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If you have received this communication in error,please notify Morris-Depew Associates, Inc.immediately by telephone,toll free,at(866)337-7341 and return the original message.Although this E-mail and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might affect any 1 _mum re computer system into which it is received and opened,it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by Morris-Depew Associates,Inc.for damage arising in any way from its use.Thank you. 2 LykinsDave Subject: Rich Yovanovich and Brian Stock -Allura Location: Comm Saunders Office Start: Mon 9/23/2019 10:30 AM End: Mon 9/23/2019 11:00 AM 34Sit Show Time As: Tentative Recurrence: (none) -1431i9 Meeting Status: Not yet responded Organizer: SaundersBurt Required Attendees: Burt Saunders; LykinsDave 1 £" LykinsDave Subject: Bob Pritt-Allura Apartment Project Location: Comm Saunders Office Start: Mon 9/23/2019 1:00 PM End: Mon 9/23/2019 1:30 PM Show Time As: Tentative Recurrence: (none) Meeting Status: Not yet responded Organizer: SaundersBurt Required Attendees: Burt Saunders; LykinsDave '"x 4 LykinsDave Subject: Ann Marie Cadwallader (Barrington Cove -4 others to join) -Allura Project Location: Comm Saunders Office Start: Mon 9/23/2019 3:30 PM End: Mon 9/23/2019 4:00 PM Show Time As: Tentative Recurrence: (none) Meeting Status: Not yet responded Organizer: SaundersBurt Required Attendees: Burt Saunders; LykinsDave 1, f LykinsDave From: Anne-Marie Cadwallader <annemariecadw@hotmail.com> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2019 12:13 PM To: LykinsDave Subject: Meeting with Commissioner Sept.23 3:30pm Dear Mr. Lykins, Here is the list of our Barrington Cove community residents that will be at the meeting on Sept.23 at #:30pm: Bill Arndt Anne-Marie Cadwallader Tony Gattone Joe Huntt Bob Aufdenkampe Marti Aufdenkampe Zannos Grekos Thank you, Anne-Marie Cadwallader 214-769-4556 1 LykinsDave Subject: Anne-Marie Arndt;William Arndt;Tim Diegel;Joe Hunt;Zannos Grekosw; Laurent Millour- Barrington Cove Residents (Allura Project) Location: Comm Saunders Office Start: Mon 3/25/2019 3:30 PM End: Mon 3/25/2019 4:00 PM Show Time As: Tentative Recurrence: (none) Meeting Status: Not yet responded Organizer: SaundersBurt Required Attendees: Burt Saunders; LykinsDave LykinsDave Subject: Bob Pritt -Alan Johnson &Tim Richards (Mediterra) - RE: Allura Project Location: Comm Saunders Office Start: Mon 3/25/2019 1:00 PM End: Mon 3/25/2019 1:30 PM Show Time As: Tentative Recurrence: (none) Meeting Status: Not yet responded Organizer: SaundersBurt Required Attendees: Burt Saunders; LykinsDave 1 LykinsDave Subject: Allura Project - Rich Yovanovich; Brian Stock Location: Comm Saunders Office Start: Mon 3/25/2019 2:00 PM End: Mon 3/25/2019 2:30 PM Show Time As: Tentative Recurrence: (none) Meeting Status: Not yet responded Organizer: SaundersBurt Required Attendees: Burt Saunders; LykinsDave 1 LykinsDave From: Tim Diegel <timdiegel@mac.com> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 11:07 AM To: SaundersBurt Subject: Stock Development at Livingston and Veterans Mr Sanders, I live in Barrington Cove and write regarding the planned Stock development at Livingston and Veterans Blvd. I was set to present at the December 6th planning meeting, but as you know that meeting was cancelled. I will not be able to attend the January 17th meeting, so I present my position below. In short, the proposed high density sub-district will negatively impact those living in the settled neighborhoods along Livingston Road. This development poses significant safety risks for my family and my neighbors. Moreover, the additional traffic and noise the proposed development would bring, along with increased light pollution, will significantly decrease the quality of life in our settled community. We strongly oppose this development and ask that the current Collier County commissioners retain the zoning regime that their predecessors thoughtfully determined. The footprint of the development is not ideal due to the fact that 6 sellers of the land each had a piece. One piece actually almost bisects the Barrington Community! (See map). This actually destroys the integrity of our community. lis LOCATION kk- Safety Concerns Most importantly, the planned development will make living in Barrington Cove more dangerous. The nearby intersection of Livingston and Veterans Blvd. is a busy one— backups are typical and congestion is heavy. Nevertheless, Livingston has been described by many as a 4 mile "race track"—there are only two stop lights along the road and most travel at 50 to 60 miles per hour along the route. The proposed development— up to 400 units—will add significant vehicles to the mix and make the area significantly more dangerous. Those leaving the development and going South on Livingston will have to cross numerous lanes of traffic and then make a left U-turn. The exit of the proposed development is almost opposite the U turn site and impossible to access if there are cars backed up from the regular left turn lane. As I'm sure you appreciate, this is a dangerous maneuver (made more so by the fast traffic on the roadway). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that left turns cause 50% of all auto crashes across the United States. The added traffic leaving the development will only add to those morbid statistics. In addition, there are three schools within 1 mile of the proposed development. The nearby intersection presents nine lanes of traffic to cross. The "pedestrian hit" risk is directly related to the number of lanes that one has to cross, and adding hundreds of cars to an already dangerous intersection—one that children cross daily as they travel to and from school—is a serious concern the commission should not overlook. Livingston is also heavily trafficked by bicycles. Florida is number 1 in bicycle accidents, and the risk posed to cyclists is something else to consider. The 59-page traffic analysis sponsored by the developer is not credible in its conclusions or its construction. It claims—unbelievably—on that there will be no new traffic issues. To reach this favorable conclusion for the developer, the report has to rely on big leaps in logic. First, it claims on page 34 that zero U-turns will occur during peak hours. Many settled communities on Livingston can only access the southbound lanes by making U- turns .To claim that no one in these communities will seek to travel south during peak hours defies logic. Every commissioner should go to any intersection along Livingston to test the report's preposterous claim. There are other obvious errors in the report. On Table 2 and Figure 2 the report states that 83 Trip Generations will exit the development during the peak hours. Because the report fails to identify the objective statistics that form the basis of this arbitrary number, I had to conduct some of my own research. I learned that the zoning for cars per unit in Jacksonville is 1 .75 cars per unit. (I couldn't locate a number for Collier County.) Using that 1 .75 number for the 330 to 400 units proposed for the development, means that we can expect up to 700 cars. To propose that less than 12% of vehicles in the development will leave during "peak" hours again, defies common sense and the daily experiences of those in our community. And the intersection analysis was not even performed during "peak hours." Rather, it was conducted after the 8:25 school-start time, when traffic has significantly decreased. See page 7 in the traffic analysis report.. Apparently to try to bolster its conclusions, the report had to go outside of Collier County and use numbers from Bonita Springs as documented on pages 34 through 37 in the traffic analysis.Three of the report's pages incorporate numbers from studies based in 2 Bonita Springs. Without a credible report that provides a credible conclusion, the council should not grant an exception to the existing zoning laws. Increased Noise, Light Pollution, and Air Pollution from increased Traffic The planned development will also greatly limit the Quality of Life their legal rights. There would be a significant loss for the residents along Livingston in their ability to use and enjoy our homes and neighborhoods. There will be an onset of noise pollution from the increased number of cars, horns, and motorcycles along Livingston (not to mention their movement in the adjoining parking lots). And additional noise from residents of the proposed development—during picnics, parties, and outside games—will be significant and will impact our residents' enjoyment while sitting on their lanais and in their pool areas, which directly face the proposed development and will be also on two adjacent sides (see map). At present, a large section of Barrington Cove faces woods and darkness. Those woods, and that darkness, would be completely destroyed by the development and its related 4- story buildings overlooking our single family homes. Our homes cannot be shielded from the additional street lights and safety lights from those high buildings, even with high landscaping. There will be a loss of the "dark skies" that is already an issue across the country with new developments. The loss of ability to observe the stars will negatively impact the children in the surrounding neighborhood with their inability to observe and become interested in the stars. My neighbors who enjoy star gazing will be devastated. (Not to mention the loss of privacy that will occur from balconies looking down upon our homes.) Finally, there can be no dispute that a large, 400-unit development will bring with it many residents and many cars. As described above, the area is already a traffic nightmare. The increased burden of driving in our community—in addition to the issues described above—outweigh the benefits of the proposed development. If you do have any time to set aside, it would be worth the trip for you and other planners and commissioners to visit INSPIRE, the Stock development at Lely off Rattlesnake Road. The first vision of it really sends the message that it is massive with long and high buildings with minimal landscaping barriers and with small open fences and no barrier walls. AND the proposal at Livingston and Veterans is LARGER by 20%. Lely is 5 buildings with 303 units compared to the proposed 6 buildings with 350 units. Accordingly, I respectfully ask that the commission abandon this ill-advised idea and preserve the status quo and the high quality of life enjoyed by those living in and around my community. Thanks, Tim Diegel timdiegel@mac.com 3 Dear Commissioner Saunders, 14 October 2018 I am enclosing a letter to address the proposal development at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Road and Livingston Road. I sent the information in a letter format instead of an email so you will better able to read it as a pace which suits you. I became more interested in Naples government during the Greater Naples Leadership course I completed last year. This letter is not too opinionated but more based on facts and easily obtained documentation. Many of my comments are based on my background and experience. It would be a good informative experience to visit the area of interest (mainly the intersection). You will notice the congestion especially in the mornings (7:00 - 8:00 AM) now and congestion throughout the day during the season. If it is not congestion, speed is a factor of 50mph - 65mph at times. Please call if you need clarification or have questions. Thank you for your consideration of my conclusions. Tim Diegel MD, (retired USAF, COL,CFS) timdiegel@Mac.Com 952-239-0004 The Commissioners of Collier County have the responsibility to be educated in a issues when important decisions are being considered. One upcoming decision is in regard to the Stock Company for the most dense rental development in this area of North Naples. There have been discussions among the leaders of Collier County recently to determine where more density will occur in Collier County and exactly how dense it should be without decreasing the beauty, the environment, and the quality of life of the present residents. The residents adjacent and nearby to the proposed development have purchased their homes due to the high quality of life that existed with a good traffic safety record, a healthy environment of minimal air pollution and in close proximity to three schools which incidentally have almost reached their maximum enrollment. I wish to discuss significant and important negatives that are related to the proposed development at the Livingston and Veterans Memorial intersection because of the unique features at this intersection and Livingston Road itself. There is no other intersection in Naples and probably not in Collier County that would be as affected by this development in so many ways. Many have not even been considered by the developers nor my their consultants who have given limited information to the county. The most important file:///.file/id=6571367.8598229560 information is in regard to the traffic safety, increase in air pollution and the related documented health issues for the present nearby residents.The issues to consider include the following: 1 . The excessive density per acre and the resultant increase in cars and traffic all of which would be congested onto the one road of Livingston. 2. The decrease in our overall quality of life as we now enjoy, including but but not limited to minimal noise and light pollution, an enjoyable wildlife environment with birds nesting in our lakes, children walking to their schools, etc. The present residents in Barrington Cove and nearby neighborhoods assumed that there would be these features and other characteristics throughout the future years. 3. We will experience an increase in health risks from the traffic air pollution. This affects children and pregnant women substantially in lung issues. There is evidence that the pollution even causes neurological learning problems in young developing brains. (documents available). 4. In addition there will be increase risks in crashes at the left turn lane resulting in disability and deaths (all file:///.file/id=6571367.8598229560 documentation is available). This is due to the unique features of Livingston Road that will be described. I was not able to find the required number of parking spaces per apartment unit for the zoning of new construction in the city of Naples. I did, however, find the "new" zoning requirements of 2010 for the number of parking spaces required for developments in Jacksonville, FL. At that time the statistics showed that 16% of its residents did not drive.This was in 2010 before the population surge. For a one bedroom apartment, 1 .75 parking spaces were required. This passes the "logical test" since most couples have two cars but some of these units would be rented by one person. As mentioned, some owners/renters don't drive but are very few in an apartment complex. The number also probably includes guest parking. Based on this logical ratio, the proposed development above based on the same ratio and assuming 420 only 1 bedroom units, there must be 735 spaces. I didn't count the number of parking spaces on the development drawing but I understand that there is a 3 level parking ramp for the cars proposed. This requested structure confirms the huge need for the many cars that will add to the already "often congested" Livingston road in the neighborhood. file:///.file/id=6571367.8598229560 Renters are more apt to use bicycles for their commute because they rent near their place of employment. As you know, Florida has the highest rate in the nation of bicycle accidents and fatalities. This development will add to these statistics due to the unique and unsafe features of this intersection which will be described. Most likely there will be an increase in motorcycles also for the same reasons. This increase will add not only to the number of accidents but also to the noise pollution at all hours. The intersection bordering the proposed development is very unique. This is because Veterans Memorial Road doesn't go anywhere east or west to other dissipating roads. Both ends are dead ends.Therefore all traffic onto or off of Veterans will go either North or South on Livingston alone for at least 2+ miles each way before this traffic is dissipated to an east or west road. Veterans Memorial will not absorb traffic or bring it elsewhere. Veterans Memorial may be completed to the West in years or decades in the future. We should all be concerned regarding the significant increase in accidents that will occur at the left turn lane to go West on Veterans Memorial from the drivers coming North on Livingston. Many U turns will increase due to this need. There are many other U turns along Livingston which will be affected also. Few drivers file:///.fi le/id=6571367.8598229560 know the Florida law that states - "after a driver makes a left hand turn the driver must be in the far left hand lane in that road going in the opposite direction". This of course is the "fast lane" of the new direction traffic flow. This intersection already causes risks by observing the present skid marks in both directions. The proposed development is half way between Bonita Beach Road and Immokalee Road. This is a 4 mile stretch between these roads on Livingston Road. A driver has to travel 2 miles either way to find an east/ west road. The congested traffic will be stopped longer during the season at the three traffic lights ( Immokolee, Bonita Beach and Livingston) adding to the air pollution which increases with stopped traffic. This problem not only effects the quality of life for all residents along the 4 mile stretch with extra time needed to reach a destination in either direction, with aggravation and ? road rage, increase in safety issues but most importantly health issues. There is much research concerning traffic induced health issues especially in children (who are most susceptible),prenatal and pregnant women. There are three schools along this 4 mile road but actually all are about a mile from the proposed development. Many kids will be at an increase risk. The added traffic congestion from the extra hundreds of cars from this file:///.file/id=6571367.8598229560 420 unit development can even now be determined with calculated risks. The available "traffic analysis" has no mention of the induced health risks from this proposal development or safety issues. No mention was made regarding the increase in air pollution, the risks of the left hand turn or the uniqueness of Livingston. Their assessment is inadequate in many ways due to the omission of important issues. Each resident in the this section of Livingston and further away will experience these air pollution risks. Traffic Air Pollution is more concentrated in slow stop and go traffic moving at 45 to 65 miles per hour compared to freeway driving. It increases in stopped traffic. The average speed on Livingston is probably 50 to 55 mph.This is one way how the increase in traffic will effect our air quality. (documentation is available). There is much research in Europe on traffic air pollution. Those cities are more congested compared to many of the US cities and the governments are very concerned. Diesel engines (which give out the worse pollution) are now banned in many large cities in Europe.Traffic air pollution effects pregnancy and the developing lungs of young children causing asthma and breathing issues. In addition neurological and learning problems have been related to traffic air pollution (documentation available). Much of this research is file:///.file/id=6571367.8598229560 found in European studies that I have read. Anyone can search the Web to fine these and other studies. I'm sure that the TR Transportation Consultants are expert statisticians and very knowledgeable but one has to be cautious and not be overly impressed by their 69 page analysis. I assume that they were hired by the developers. Their conclusions stated that during rush hour in the morning 104 cars will exit onto Livingston and during rush hour in the afternoon 107 cars will enter off of Veterans Memorial. Of particular note on page 10, it was documented that the analysis was performed "after school started". The traffic analysis was done at a time when the traffic had cleared! This analysis was poorly done. It concentrated on what Naples required and they missed the larger points or ignored them.Conclusions based on inadequate data are not valid. There is usually a backup now during the school year on the left turn lane onto Veterans Memorial by parents and buses. Parents also drop their kids off at the two schools south of the intersection being discussed. The mornings and afternoons are busy in this neighborhood! The statements in the traffic analysis create a credibility issue with their study since the left turn issue and the schools and safety and health issues were not even identified. Who else has the responsibility to give this needed information to the county? The morning time period and also the file:///.file/id=6571367.8598229560 afternoon time period that are so congested with the other two schools off Livingston Road are within a mile from the proposed development. In summary of my first issue, the Jacksonville zoning policy gives the logical ratio of cars per unit (1 .75) and this is not even close to the numbers assumed by the developers. The number of required spaces is substantial since a parking ramp would be needed and proposed. How many car spaces are needed by the Naples' zoning laws? This number did not seem to be available in the 69 page report. The out/in numbers noted above make no logical sense. These numbers don't pass the "smell test!" These facts are obvious. One would really wonder about the future traffic information statistics given in the report that are based on "yet to be proven" information. The density, the design of the exit on Livingston, the unique features of the 4 mile stretch of Livingston, and the zoning request to include renters create multiple unrelated problems. All prove that this development does not belong here. It should not be consistent with how the future of Collier County's decisions should be made. My second issue involves the left hand turn for drivers coming North on Livingston and making a left hand turn west onto Veterans Memorial. There are many other file:///.file/id=6571367.8598229560 left hand turn lanes on this 4 mile stretch. Parents make this left hand turn as mentioned above daily before classes start and later after school. School buses also make this turn in the mornings. They take up extra space on the left turn lane. The long length of the buses limits the number of cars that can stay in that turn lane. Some cars have to wait in a backup line into the adjacent active road lane. This left hand turn lane will also be used excessively due by the proposed development because the only exit from the development is onto Livingston. For those that wish to go South toward Naples, the drivers will have to make a left hand turn at this intersection of Veterans Memorial and Livingston. A left hand turn is where most crashes occur nationally as documented below. What percentage of drivers go South? This important statistic was not noted as far as I could tell in the 69 page report. If one assumes that 50% of the drivers in the proposed will go South toward Naples, then there would be a substantial number, especially in the morning for school drop-offs and during rush hour turning left. There is already a existing backup - also not mentioned in the report. The increase from the excessive number of additional cars is a disaster waiting to happen due to all these issues. It would be impossible to fix anything after the fact by changing the road. Prevent the obvious now by denying the development proposal. fi l e:///.fi Ie/id=6571367.8598229560 There is no question that this left turn traffic will increase substantially due to the proposed development design by having the only exit onto Livingston. There are three references pertinent to left hand turns and their safety issues which is a cause of 30% to more than 50% of crashes nationally based on various studies. My first reference is from 2017 in an issue of International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology's article: Pedestrian safety under permissive left-turn signal control. The article discusses the risk of pedestrian injuries and death. It was shown that the volume of left-turn lanes is directly related to these statistics. The numbers of injuries and deaths will will increase significantly from the density of the development! The drivers are found to be more aggressive in such situations with pedestrians. This study was performed in a simulator to obtain important information. There is increase risk with a longer distance walk such as with 4 lanes or more across intersections. Our intersection has 6 lanes and seven going North with the lefthand lane included. There probably will surely be an increase in crashes from the new development with more people walking from the development based on predictable studies. file:///.file/id=6571367.8598229560 The second article was in the Claims Journal Magazine: Are Left Turns a Deadly Maneuver? This article states "that left turns are at the top of the list as being the most challenging and dangerous driving maneuvers". The National Highway Traffic Safety report stated that about half of crashes in the US involve left turns. The risk increases with rain, headlight glare, distraction by cell phones, confusion with the blinking yellow arrow, the speed of the oncoming traffic and the increase in speeding to make the light, being complacent or new at the intersection, misjudging distances especially in older drivers with poor vision, etc. With new residents constantly moving in and out of rental units, there is a learning curve in regard to skill needed with this particular left hand turn. In 2004 UPS eliminated left turns for it's drivers. FedX also has such restrictions due to the risk. Trucks can't speed up quickly after the turn. The third article was a 267 page dissertation at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. The candidate who performed the research, diagrams, photography, and statistics was Kirolos Haleem. On page 18, paragraph 4 he quoted that the 1 .72 million crossing path crashes, 75% were from left turns and of those: 41 .6% were at signalized intersections 36.3% when a stop sign was present file:///.file/id=6571367.8598229560 22.1 % at an intersection with no controls (this is a surprising statistic). It won't help at our intersection by placing a red arrow. Livingston Road is known as a "Racetrack" due to commuters using this road in lieu of the other close North/South roads of 75 and 41 . Livingston is a favorite due to having only one traffic light within the four mile stretch. This one light is at the intersection of Livingston and Veterans Memorial where the proposed development is being considered. Drivers don't want to stop and slow their commute time down. The human visual system cannot determine if an oncoming vehicle is going 60mph or 45 mph even with 20/20 acuity. This is a setup for a crash if a driver is making a lefthand turn in front of the oncoming traffic. Add other causative factors such as the oncoming driver running a red light, the turning driver is too slow to speed up, distraction, poor vision etc. and the result is a terrible crash. What should be done: 1 . Do not approve the zoning change that include a high density of renters in this area. According to the studies, it would be valid and reasonable to expect an increase in auto and pedestrian accidents. There are many reasons for this conclusion. 2. Do not approve the zoning for an excessive amount of units per acre. There is no file:///.file/id=6571367.8598229560 excess room on any of the these roads for additional cars especially on Livingston Road. The less residents, the less accidents at the left turn lane. Obviously the more cars - the more air pollution effecting every resident's health. Believe the logical parking space per unit ratio as stated in Jacksonville of 1 .75 cars per unit. A reasonable person would agree with this math and not with the figure of 105+/- cars leaving and entering during the rush hours as stated by the consultants. Naples has been awarded last year with first and second place awards in being either the happiest, the most well-being or the healthiest city in the entire country. The commissioners should make decisions that sustain the work that previous officials have worked so hard in achieving for the present status. There is a need and pressure for an increase in rental housing for Naples' workforce and others. Adding it to the area of Veterans Memorial and Livingston Road will create more problems with safety at the intersection and serious health issues related to the added air pollution. In summary, due to the significant in increase in traffic from such a high density development on a busy north/ south 4 mile road with no east/west exits off the road, file:///.file/id=6571367.8598229560 safety issues involving increase crashes, air pollution, noise and light pollution, proximity to three schools, increase in bicycle and motorcycle traffic, the unique features of Livingston Road - this development should not be approved for such a high density population for the above reasons. Drivers and pedestrians are killed on the Naples roads now. Let's prevent more from happening due to the problems of this specific development. Thank you for your consideration Tim Diegel MD, 14 OCT 2018 (USAF, Ret,COL,CFS) Barrington Cove ;1_, 4197,7/ Timdiegel@mac.Com file:///.file/id=6571367.8598229560