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Immokalee CRA Minutes 11/20/2019 Enclosure 2 1 MINUTES Joint Meeting of Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee and the Immokalee Lighting and Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee on November 20, 2019. CareerSource Southwest Florida 750 South 5th Street Immokalee, FL 34142 239-658-3000 A. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Dr. Frank Nappo, CRA Chair at 9:00 A.M. B. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Dr. Frank Nappo led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. C. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum. Christie Betancourt opened roll call. A quorum was announced for the CRA board. The MSTU Board did not have a quorum. CRA Advisory Committee Members Present: Frank Nappo, Edward “Ski” Olesky, Francisco Leon, Andrea Halman, Patricia “Anne” Goodnight, Yvar Pierre. CRA Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused: Estil Null, Michael “Mike” Facundo MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present: Bernardo Barnhart (arrived at 9:07), Andrea Halman. MSTU Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused: Norma Garcia, Peter Johnson, Cherryle Thomas Others Present: Lauren Evans, Lisa Loren, Karen Hayden, Yolanda Foryst, Al Quattrone, Zach Smith, Fred Drovdlic, Danny Gonzalez, Raymond Christopher, Michele Mosca, Jo Resetar, Zay Louis, Armando Yzaguirre, Jessica Crane, Yakira Chu, Steven Lopez, Ahmed El. Staff: Debrah Forester, Christie Betancourt, Julian Morgan, and Monica Acosta. D. Introductions. All public present introduced themselves. All board members introduced themselves to the members of the public. E. Approval of Agenda. Staff presented agenda to the board for approval. CRA Action: Action: Ms. Anne Goodnight made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Ski Olesky seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 6-0. F. Approval of Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes i. Joint CRA and MSTU Advisory Board Meeting for October 23, 2019 (Enclosure 1) 2. Budget Reports i. FY20 Budget (Enclosure 2) 3. Operations Manager Report (Enclosure 3) 4. Project Manager Report (Enclosure 4) 5. Community Meetings (Enclosure 5) 23.A.4 Packet Pg. 596 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - November 20, 2019 (11170 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 18, 2019) Enclosure 2 2 CRA Action: Action: Ms. Anne Goodnight made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Estil Null seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 6-0. G. Announcements. 1. Communications Folder Staff reviewed the communications folder with the board and members of the public. The folder contained the public notice for this meeting, the IAMP Restudy letter of support, the Immokalee Fire Control District letter of support, a copy of the 7-Eleven power point presentation, the Benison Center newsletter, and the upcoming community events. 2. Public Comment speaker slips CRA staff reiterated the public 3-minute speaker slip policy. The board will give more time if they feel it necessary. Prior to the 7-Eleven presentation staff announced that there would be three public comment speakers following the presentation. H. New Business. 1. 7-Eleven Proposed Project (Enclosure 6) Mr. Fred Drovdlic with Waldrop addressed the board and public, he introduced all the team associated with this project. He then presented the proposed plans for the property, highlighting the additions to the site plan as per boards request from the previous meeting. Mr. Zachary Smith, architect, with GMA Architects explained the additions noting that Collier County has very strict codes so the additions are based not only matching the codes but also what would fit best with the community to have a nice community atmosphere. These additions include bike racks, outside seating area, and specific places for murals that can be done by local artists. Mr. Fred Drovdlic then explained then explained exactly what they needed to get from the Hearing Examiners, first they need the conditional use approval for the gas station, this can be approved, denied, or approved with conditions. They would then need a separation waiver because of the gas station that would be directly across from them. Finally, they would need to request a deviation because of the parking on the west side of the building. Public Comment Speaker Karen Hayden: Ms. Hayden wanted to express that while she likes that a new business is coming this does impact her business directly. She has had her hair salon on that property for 35 years, she had a handshake lease with the owner and had no idea about this proposed project. She wondered if in the future 7-Eleven would be willing to rent space to have a small hair salon. Public Comment Speaker Danny Gonzalez: Mr. Gonzalez, current Chamber President, supports the proposed project because it will be a game changer for the community. He feels that as a business owner this will bring more jobs to this community. This will also help better the current businesses in Immokalee. He would also like for them to think about building a plaza in the empty lot, this would also help businesses like Ms. Hayden’s hair salon. Mr. Fred Drovdlic addressed the board again stating that if the board approved moving forward, they would like a copy of the minutes so that they can submit them with their conditional use application. 23.A.4 Packet Pg. 597 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - November 20, 2019 (11170 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 18, 2019) Enclosure 2 3 Board members did address the team with some concerns, one being 9th street and how narrow it is, the traffic that will affect the middle school kids, possible awnings needed over the seating area since we have rainy seasons, the artwork, and the bike racks around the store. Mr. Al Quattrone, civil engineer, with Quattrone & Associates explained to the board that a traffic engineer will be brought in and there may be a need for improvements, but they will have to work FDOT to make sure that the needs are addressed. Ms. Lauren Evans, project manager, with Creighton Development asked if CRA would be able to fund the artwork that needed to be done. Staff explained that they could facilitate the solicitation of local artists but can’t offer any funds. Board members are in support of the preliminary proposal and would like for the team to return with final design and traffic information once it gets done. CRA Action: Action: Ms. Anne Goodnight made a motion to approve the preliminary proposal presented. Ms. Andrea Halman seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 6-0. *Presentation is attached to the minutes for the record. I. CRA Old Business 1. CRA Advisory Board Vacancy Staff reminded boards that there is still a CRA Advisory Board Vacancy. 2. Immokalee Area Master Plan updates Staff announced that the final adoption is time certain for the upcoming Board of County Commissioners meeting on December 10th, 2019. Staff encouraged all board members to attend if they can. 3. Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan Update Ms. Michele Mosca addressed the board on the West end of Lake Trafford design with 3 ponds is under the 30 to 45 days review and is on target for 2020, as well as the Eden Garden and North 3rd projects, they are on the CDBG disaster recovery local mitigation services list and that will help them with the funding. She also announced that she will be leaving Stormwater Management and the in the interim Gino Santabarbara will take her place. Board Chair, Dr. Frank Nappo, thanked Ms. Mosca on behalf of the entire CRA board for all her service to our community and wished her well in her new endeavor. 4. CDBG Sidewalk Project Update Staff updated the boards on the CDBG Sidewalk Project. The 60% plans are in, but they have had some set backs with county, specifically the issues on Carver but are hoping to have 90% plans by December and completion date by October 2020 (Enclosure 4). 5. Main Street Improvements i. FDOT Project #439002-1 Pedestrian Safety Improvements Staff informed boards that Pedestrian Safety Improvements bids are closed, waiting to see who got awarded the bid. Staff announced that they had participated in a walk from the CVS to the Handy on 9th street. 23.A.4 Packet Pg. 598 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - November 20, 2019 (11170 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 18, 2019) Enclosure 2 4 This walk was to see the issues that are present right now. Sidewalks are uneven, there are missing ADA mats, and there is an issue with trash. This walk included many agencies so that everyone would know just how bad it is to the community. Ms. Anne Goodnight, board member, did say that the traffic lights in that area have been changed and that has cut down the speeding and there has been a higher volume of police presence to stop the issue with people speeding and not stopping when busses are stopped to pick up children for school. 6. Monuments – Welcome Signs Staff informed board that the RFQ’s have closed and work should be able to start in the next couple of weeks. Mr. Julian Morgan, project manager, also asked the board to allow him to add and item to present in the next meeting. He informed the board that at the FRA conference he learned of LED lighting used to light up walk ways and that he would like the opportunity to present that as an option to the issue of lighting in the 1st street area. He is waiting for quotes and will be bringing the information back for board to look at. 7. A & M Property Maintenance i. A&M Monthly Reports (Enclosure 7) Mr. Armando Yzaguirre informed the boards that the hike in the water bill was because dry season. Now that the seasonal workers are back there is more trash, but everything is getting picked up. ii. Field Observation Report (Enclosure 8) Staff informed the board that there was an accident with a pole and paver section on Main & 9th, it was hit by a car, but an accident report was not done. Insurance claims are getting done and paid. Board members suggested that we consider adding cameras to be able to identify who is responsible when a police report isn’t done. Another issue is the area across the street from the triangle area on SR29. There is what looks like a dead tree, it seems that it was struck by lightning. Staff will see about getting an arborist out to tell if the tree is still alive. If not, then the tree will be removed, and quotes will be needed in order to replant. iii. A&M Quotes (Enclosure 9) Staff informed board that the quotes #1091 and #1092 from A & M are for the work that needs to be done. Quote #1092 will depend on the arborist’s findings. 8. Holiday Decorations updates Staff announced that RFQ has been posted for the labor work at the Zocalo and waiting for who going to being awarded. Trimmers was awarded the bids for the Tree and Garland installation. 9. TIGER Grant – Immokalee Complete Streets Staff provided board updates per CRA Operations Manager report (Enclosure 3). 10. Code Enforcement Mr. Steven Lopez with Code Enforcement announced the upcoming Cleanup on the South Side Blocks is scheduled for December 7th, 2019 and he brought flyers to be distributed. He informed the board of the cases involving all the recent food truck activities. Many are popping up in town and there is only one lunch wagon approved but it is stationary and doesn’t move, it is the one located at the flea market. The others are asked to refrain from working immediately after code enforcement receives complaint or the following day if the truck isn’t open for business. They are given education first, how to get the proper permits. 23.A.4 Packet Pg. 599 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - November 20, 2019 (11170 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 18, 2019) Enclosure 2 5 Then the property owner is given a citation by written notice but could stay open for 30 days until they go to judgement. The complaint must be done by a citizen before code enforcement can get involved. If it is an issue of food, then the Health Department must be contacted. Mr. Lopez also reiterated that road side sales are still an issue, but code enforcement officers are being vigilant and working to get the situation taken care of. There are also still the issues of homeless camps, but sheriff’s department and code enforcement are working together to address. 11. FDOT updates Staff informed the board that the rendering of the roundabout on SR 29 being in enclosure 4 since no one from FDOT was available to update. 12. Office of Business & Economic Development (OBED) No update. 13. Immokalee Culinary Accelerator Mr. Ahmed El with the Immokalee Culinary Accelerator informed the board that they have the items needed to facilitate food trucks in the area if need be. They can also help with those food trucks wanting to get permitting for the Cattle Drive. 14. Other Agencies Immokalee Chamber of Commerce: Mr. Danny Gonzalez, Immokalee Chamber of Commerce President, announced the upcoming community events. First Bank of Clewiston is holding the Business After Hours from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. today November 20th, 2019, the Chamber Breakfast will be held on December 4th, 2019 at Lozano’s restaurant, Lozano’s Mini Mart will hold its Grand Opening on December 5th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., Senator Mario Diaz-Balart will be present for the opening, and also on December 5th, 2019 is the 6th annual Christmas Tree Lighting event. Waste Connections: Mr. Jo Resetar and Mr. Zay Louis introduced themselves as the local managers for Immokalee and Labelle. They wanted the board to know that they are committed to helping in the community and that they are currently hiring. J. Citizens Comments. No Citizens comments. K. Next Meeting Date. Joint CRA & MSTU will meet on December 18, 2019 at 9:00 A.M. at CareerSource SWFL located at 750 South 5th Street Immokalee FL. L. Adjournment. Meeting Adjourned @ 11:06 A.M. 23.A.4 Packet Pg. 600 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - November 20, 2019 (11170 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 18, 2019) 1 IMMOKALEE W. MAIN AND 9 TH STREET IMMOKALEE CRA PRESENTATION TEAM Lauren Evans – Project Manager, Creighton Development Zachary Smith –Architect, GMA Architects Michelle Salberg, PE – Civil Engineer, Quattrone & Associates Al Quattrone, PE – Civil Engineer, Quattrone & Associates Jeff Wright –Attorney, Henderson | Franklin Fred Drovdlic, AICP – Planner, Waldrop Engineering 7-Eleven #1045471 | Immokalee Area CRA 11/20/2019 2 INTRODUCTION Located at the northwest corner of W. Main Street (State Road 29) and N. 9th Street The property consists of 4 parcels The overall site contains 7+/- acres Parcels to be combined and split into two properties of approximately 3 and 4 acres 7-Eleven site is to be 3+/- acres No current plans for remaining 4+/- acres Existing businesses on site will be removed 7-Eleven #1045471 | Immokalee Area CRA 3 LAND USE AND ZONING•Zoned General Commercial (C-4) and Main Street Future Land Use Category. •Lies within the Main Street Overlay Subdistrict (MSOSD) outside of gas station prohibition. •Requires Conditional Use for approval. •Requires Separation Waiver from Handy Store. 4 5 LAND USE AND ZONING Project Site SITE PLAN HIGHLIGHTS 11/20/2019 6 Store 4,650 s.f. Fuel Pump Canopy Diesel Canopy Diesel Service One-way Car Wash Dumpster N. 9th Street Entrance W. Main Entrance Bike Racks Bike Racks Bike Racks Seating SeatingSeating A 4,650 sf convenience store – the largest 7- Eleven in SW Florida. A main fuel canopy with 8 MPDs (16 fueling positions) A diesel canopy with 3 MPDs (4 fueling positions) – one-way entry from N. 9th Street One self-service, single bay automated car wash Indoor and outdoor seating Two pedestrian interconnections to N. 9th Street with direct connection to front and rear entrances of the building Pedestrian connection to W. Main Street. Bike racks at W. Main, front and rear entrances Outdoor seating at front and rear Enclosure 2 November 20, 2019 Minute Backup 7-Eleven - November 20, 2019 Agenda item H.1. 23.A.4 Packet Pg. 601 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - November 20, 2019 (11170 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 18, 2019) 2 7 CONVENIENCE STORE AND CAR WASH CLOSEUP Store 4,650 s.f.Car Wash Bike Racks Rear Entrance W. Main Entrance Outdoor SeatingOutdoor Seating Outdoor Seating N. 9th St. Entrance Bike Racks 8 VIEW FROM W. MAIN STREET LOOKING NORTHEAST 9 VIEW FROM N. 9TH STREET LOOKING SOUTHWEST 10 LOCAL MURAL AREAS 11/20/2019 11 INTERIOR PICTURES FROM BOKEELIA STORE 7-Eleven #1045471 | Immokalee Area CRA 11/20/2019 12 23.A.4 Packet Pg. 602 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - November 20, 2019 (11170 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 18, 2019) 3 VIEW FROM THE CORNER OF W. MAIN AND N. 9TH 13 NEXT STEPS PREVIOUSLY Pre-application with Collier County Staff on August 6 NEXT Conditional Use and Separation Waiver submittal – by November 26 Neighborhood Information Meeting – January 2020 Public Hearings -TBD 7-Eleven #1045471 | Immokalee Area CRA 11/20/2019 14 23.A.4 Packet Pg. 603 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - November 20, 2019 (11170 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 18, 2019) 23.A.4Packet Pg. 604Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - November 20, 2019 (11170 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 18, 2019)