DSAC Minutes 11/06/2019November 6. 2019
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, November 6,2019
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Development Services Advisory
Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on
this date at 3:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at the Collier Counry Growth Management
Department Building, Conference Room #609/610, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples,
Florida, with the following members present:
Chairman:
Vice Chairman:
William J. Varian
Blair Foley
David Dunnavant
James E. Boughton
Clay Brooker
Chris Mitchell
Robert Mulhere
Mario Valle
Norman Gentry
Marco Espinar
Laura Spurgeon DeJohn
Jeremy Sterk (Excused)
Jeff Curl
John English
Mark Mclean
ALSO PRESENT: Jamie French, Deputy Department Head
Judy Puig, Operations Analyst, Staff Liaison
Trinity Scott, Manager, Transportation Planning
Eric Fey, Sr. Project Manager, Public Utilities
Jeremy Frantz, LDC Manager
Colleen Davidson, Code Enforcement Division
Jay Ahmad, Director, Transportation Engineering
Matt Mclean, Director, Development Review
Rich Long, Director, Plans Review and Inspections
Ken Kovensky, Director, Operations and Regulatory Management
Amy Patterson, Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees and Program
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Any persons in need of lhe verbatim record of the meeling may request a copy of the audio recording
from the Collier County Growth Management Department.
I. Call to Order - Chairman
Chairman Varian called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Approval ofAgenda
Mr. Curl moved to approve lhe Agenda. Second by Mr. Dunnavant. Carried unanimously 13 - 0.
III. Approval of Minutes from October 2,2019 Meeting
Mr. Dunnavant moved to approve the minutes of the October 2,2019 meeting as presented. Second
by Mr. Curl. Carried unanimously 13 - 0.
IV. DSAC Position Vacancy Review & Vote
1. Laura DeJohn Category: Land Planner
Mn Foley moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint Laura DeJohn to
the Development Services Advisory Committee. Second by Mr. Curl. Carried unanimously 12 -
0. Ms. Delohn abstained.
2. Blair Foley Category: Civil Engineer
Mr. Brooker moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint Blair Foley to the
Development Semices Advisory Committee. Second by Mn Curl. Carried unanimously 12 - 0.
Mr. Foley abstained.
3. John English Category: Civil Engineer
Mr. Mulhere moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint John English to
the Development Services Advisory Commiltee. Second by McLean. Carried unanimously 12 -0. Mr- English abstained.
4. Norman Gentry Category: General Contractor
Mr- Brooker moved to recommend lhe Board of Counly Commissioners appoint Norman Genlry
to the Developmenl Services Advisory Commitlee. Second by Mr. Curl. Carried unanimously 12
- 0. Mr. Gentry abstained,
5. Mario Valle Category: Residential/Commercial Construction
Mr. Curl moved to recommend the Board of CounSt Commissioners appoint Mario Valle lo the
Development Semices Advisory Committee. Second by Mr. Boughton. Carried unanimously t2 -0. Mn Valle abstained.
6. MarcoEspinarCategory: Consultant/Biologist
Mr- Foley moved to recommend the Board of Counet Commissioners appoint Marco Espinar tothe Development Services Advisory Committee. Second by Mr. Mulheii. Carried unaiimously
12 - 0. Mr. Espinar abstained.
Mr. English aniyed at 3: l0 p.m.
7. Nicholas J. Kouloheras Category: Developer/General Contractor
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Mr. Kouloheras addressed the Committee noting he was late on applying and was not interested in
taking a seat held by an existing member and would wait until the next vacancies occur and re-
submit an application.
Public Speakers
None
Staff Announcements/Updates
A. Code Enforcement Division update - [Mike Ossoriol
Ms. Davidson provided the report "Code Enforcement Division Monthly Report September 22, -
October 21, 2019 Highlights " " for information purposes. She noted Staff participated in the Collier
County Sheriff s Office "Safe Nights" program over the past month.
B. Public Utilities Division update - [Tom Chmelik or designee]
Mr. Fey submitted the monthly report on response time for " Letters of Availability, Utility
Deviations and FDEP Permits" lor information purposes. He noted the Division continues to
address Staffing concems and requests remain steady for letters of availability, deviations, etc. The
next industry forum will be held in January. The BCC will be considering a contract for AECOM
for the Division's I.Q. Master Plan (for reclaimed water).
C. Growth Management Department/Transportation Engineering and/or Planning - [Jay Ahmad
or designee]
Mr. Ahmad reported on the following projects:
Goodland Drive - design phase lor elevating the roadway up to l3 inches in various locations;
design completiolby ll1l20 and construction anticipated to be ginby 51112020.
Veterans Memorial Blvd. - in design for Phase I for section from Livingston Road to the new high
school site; temporary road to be completed by June 2021 with final completion anticipated in June
of 2023 just before opening of new high school. Phase II of the project will be the remaining portion
to Old 41.
Vanderbilt Beach Road Improvements East of Collier Blvd. - final revised alignment approved by
BCC; construction anticipated by December of 2021. 4 lanes built in 6 lane footprint from Collier
Blvd to Wilson; Wilson to 161h - 2 lanes.
Vanderbilt Beach Road west of Airport Pulling Road - widening to 6 lanes with construction
anticipated by June of 2021 .
D. County Fire Review update - [Shar Beddow and/or Shawn Hansonl
None
North Naples Fire Review update - [Capt. Sean Lintz or Daniel Zunzuneguil
Mr. Zunzunegui repo(ed tumaround times are as follows: Building Plan review - 6 days; Site PIan
reviews 4 days; Inspections 1 day.
Operations & Regulatory Mgmt. Division update [Ken Kovensky]
Mr. Kovensky submitted the "Collier County October 2019 Monthly Stali.s/ic.s " which outlined the
building plan and land development review activities. The following was noted during his report:
r Work continues to implement the credit card processing thru CityView with the process in
the last phase oftesting components followed by full system test.. Staff to check on the availability ofphone in inspections through the CityView system.
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r Performance times were relaxed during Hurricane Irma permitting and Staff is seeking to
reinstate the criteria at some point time.
r The timeframe for submitting electronic permits remains for weekdays from 8am to 5pm to
ensure Staffhas adequate times to process the applications.
G. Development Review Division update [Matt Mcleanl
Mr. Mclean reported
. Application submittal volumes remain steady with 1600 lots platted year to date; 2500 were
platted in 2017 and 3,000 in 2018.
o The request for Pre-Application conferences are increasing and Staffis investigating using an
electronic format such as Skype to conduct the proceedings.
o The Division is partnering with the Public Utilities Division on the requirements for
preliminary and final acceptance with consideration being given to eliminating the
preliminary portion of the process.
o Staffhas determined encroachments into drainage easements for things such as A./C units,
roof overhangs, swimming pool equipment, generators, etc. will no longer be permitted.
e Staff continues to review the potential of streamlining the process for minor zoning use
changes.
The Committee discussed the new policy of not allowing certain encroachments into stormwater
drainage and lake maintenance easements expressing concem on the change. It was noted a
Subcommittee may want to be convened to review the issue and provide feedback or
recommendations to the full Committee.
Mr. Mulhere moved to establish a Subcommittee to review Staff s proposal to prohibit
encroachments in drainage or lake easements. Second by Mr. Mclean. Canied unanimously 14
-0.
Mr. English, Mr. Mclean, Mr. Foley, Mr. Curl and Mr. Mitchell were appointed to the
Subcommittee.
Staff to investigate the feasibility ofthe inspector meeting a representative ofthe landowner on site
for inspections ofexotic vegetation removal to ensure there is no confusion on the property lines
where the work was completed.
VI. New Business
None
VII. Old Business
A. Review Transportation Impact Fee Update Study - [Amy Pattersonl
Guest Homes - Ms. Patterson reported effective immediately guest homes will now be treated as
detachments to single family homes for the impact fees, so any increase for the use will now be
imposed incrementally.
Ms. Patterson presented the " 2019 Impact Fee Study Comparison Draft" and, "Collier County
Road Impact Fee Update - October 11, 2019 " for informational purposes.
Mr. Brooker, Subcommittee Chairman reported:
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o The Subcommittee reviewed the proposed rates which are increasing for some uses and
decreasing for others.
o The methodology used to develop the rates is similar to that used in the past and the revenue
from the new increased sales tax is helping to reduce the fees.o The Subcommittee chose not to provide a recommendation on the proposed rates.
During Committee discussion, the following was noted
The increases in some categories but not others are the result ofthe demand certain uses place on the
infrastructure when compared to others.
Mr. Mulhere moved to support the methodologt utilized to devetop the proposed rates. Second by
Mr. Curl. Carried unanimously 14 - 0.
B. Residential Lighting LDC amendment update - [Jeremy Frantzl
LDC SECTION TO BE AMENDED 4.02.08, Outside Lighting Requiremenrs
The amendment establishes standards for outdoor lighting associated with single-family dwelling
units. The standards are intended to prevent high-intensity outdoor lighting lrom negatively
impacting neighboring residential properties.
Mr. Frantz presented the proposed amendment noting it was previously heard by the DSAC who
provided a recommendation on the proposal. A new recommendation is sought as it has been
revised to address concerns by stakeholders on certain requirements and is now only applicable to
the Estates district.
The Committee expressed concem on the following:
. The proposal attempts to address a non-existent issue for an overwhelming majority of
residents in the County given one resident brought a problem to the attention ofthe BCC.o It is not applicable to all residents in the County and any requirement ofthis type should be
applied equally.
o There may be other ways to enforce any problem with neighbor's tights including a nuisance
claim.
o It will be difficutt to enforce given the exemptions of a 5 30 minutelit motion sensor device
or other types of activated security lighting.
Mr. Mitchell moved to recommend lhe Board of County Commissioners not adopt the proposed
amendment. Second by Mr. Curl. Canied unanimously 14 - 0.
Committee Member Comments
None
Adjourn
Next Meeting Dates
December 4, 2019 GMD Conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm
January l, 2020 GMD Conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm - County Office's Closed
February 5, 2020 GMD Conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm
March 4, 2020 GMD Conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm
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There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the order
of the Chair at 4:25P.M.
COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
These Minutes were approved by the Board/Chairman o" t ZIq
I H , as presented A
Chairman, William Varian
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