DSAC Minutes 11/01/2006 R
November 1, 2006
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, November 1, 2006
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Development Services
Advisory Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business
herein, met on this date at 3:30 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION in Conference
Room #610 in the Collier County Development Service Center, Naples, Florida,
with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Clay C. Brooker
Charles Abbott (absent)
J ames Boughton
David Bryant (absent)
Dalas Disney
David Dunnavant (absent)
Marco Espinar
Blair Foley (excused)
George Hermanson (excused)
Reed Jarvi
Brian Jones (absent)
Thomas Masters
Reed Jarvi
Robert Mulhere (excused)
Fred Reischl
William Varian
STAFF PRESENT: Joe Schmitt, Administrator CDES
Phil Gramatges, PUED
Phil Tindall and Nick Casalanguida, Transportation,
Don Scott and Trinity Caudill-Scott, Transportation
Mark Sunyak, Utilities Sub-Committee
Marlene Stewart, Administrative Assistant CDES
November 1,2006
I. Call to Order
Chairman Clay Brooker called the meeting to order at 3:38 PM after declaring a
quorum was present.
Chairman Brooker welcomed William Varian to the DSAC membership.
II. Approval of Agenda
Change: Item VIlA. Land Development Regulations Sub Committee Chairman is
Fred Reischl not Tom Masters.
Fred Reischl moved to approve the agendas amended. Second by Thomas Masters
and carried unanimously 8-0.
III. Approval of Minutes, October 4, 2006
Change: Page 1, William Varian was excused, not absent.
Change: Page 2, Item VI. A. 1) # 1.- to read - reduction in density in coastal hiI!h
hazard area...
Dalas Disney moved to approve the October 4, 2006 minutes, as amended. Second
by Fred Reischl and carried unanimously 8-0.
IV. Staff Announcements
A. Community Development & Environmental Services Update
Joe Schmitt, No Report at this time.
B. Transportation Division Update
Don Scott announced they are in the midst of AUIR (annual update inventory report)
and meetings are scheduled on November 20,2006 with the Planning Commission and
the Productivity Committee to go over AUIR. Main problems are the cost increases. He
cited an example on one project: -one bid was received for the Santa Barbara project of
63.9 million dollars. Design cost and construction cost programmed estimates have
doubled since last year from 6.2 million dollars per lane mile for design and construction
costs to 10 million dollars for construction costs alone for this project. Consideration is
being given to limit construction to just the intersections of Golden Gate Parkway and
Radio Road where they intersect with Santa Barbara Blvd.
Impact fees, expected to rise, were increased in June; but, costs are far outstripping
revenue. The 5 million dollar grant received will only make a small dent in the costs.
Impact fees revenues are down, indicating that permits are down for large projects.
County is doing local study on cost increases.
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C. Public Utilities Division Update
Phil Gramatges reported that copies of the new manuals are available to DSAC
members to pick up at the end of the meeting.
He also reported that a study was conducted during the summer of the fire flow and of
the costs of meeting the demands of the County Fire Ordinance. The criterion to be met
is determined by the Fire Department, which is an entity independent of the County.
Theirs is a higher standard than that of the State requirement. Public Utilities objective is
that they are trying to estimate what would be the costs to upgrade all the Public Utilities
in the County to meet that requirement. That amount appears to be astronomical. This
report should be ready for discussion at the next DSAC meeting.
D. Fire Review Update
Ed Riley was out of town, and so not present. A copy of the Office of the Fire Code
Official Summary of Plan Review Activity-September-06 was distributed to the DSAC
members in the meeting packet.
After brief discussion, it was requested that staff notify Ed Riley or someone from
his office to be present at next meeting to discuss the Study Report mentioned by
Mr. Gramatges.
V. Old Business
A. Proportionate Fair Share Ordinance Follow-up Presentation, discussion and provision
for comments/input - Transportation Planning Department. (Handouts-2)
Nick Casalanguida and Phillip Tindall submitted copies of the Final Draft of the Proposed
Proportionate Fair Share Ordinance, mandated by the Florida Legislature (F.S.163.3180(l6)),
which will go before the BCC on November 14,2006.
DSAC membership reviewed the Final Draft of Ordinance with Mr. Casalanguida and
Mr. Tindall; expressing their concerns on several items brought to the group's attention
by Reed Jarvi, who had previously participated in an in-depth discussion with Mr.
Casalanguida, Mr.Tindall and several members of the development community. Mr.
Jarvis provided copies of all the comments on both TIS Guidelines and the Proportionate
Fair Share Ordinance generated by this discussion.
Mr. Casalanguida assured members that any and all comments and recommendations
made at this DSAC meeting will be presented to the BCC. An overview of the
background for the Guidelines and Ordinance was provided by Mr. Casalanguida and
Mr. Tindall, who explained that these are based on the FDOT provided Model
Ordinance which was substantially incorporated into these documents.
Lengthy discussions, explanations and rewordings on several of the sections followed
regarding both the Proposed TIS Guidelines and the Proposed Proportionate Fair Share
Ordinance. Mr. Casalanguida noted the revisions discussed on TIS Guidelines handout.
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Legal clarification was sought from Attorney Jeff Klatzkow, who arrived at 4:25 PM
and was consulted on several points. After more discussion, some Sections were
recommended by consensus of the members, for the following changes:
Section 75-202 - Application Process
. Item (4)- change the 30 business days to 60 business days
. Create a new page 4 showing the renumbering of items (6) and (7), adding (8)
and renumbering Item (8) to Item (9).
. Renumbered Item (6) is now to begin with: When an application is deemed
complete and sufficient.., and end with.. . mitigation on a SIS facility.
. Renumbered Item (7) is now to begin with: Approval of a Proportionate Fair-
Share Agreement... and end with ... and rental offacilities.
. New Item (7) changes:
1. 15t sentence-delete "the following steps"
2. Delete the (a), (b), (c) sub-topic designation
3. 2nd sentence to read: .. .improvements that may need to be completed prior
to commencement of Development
4. Remove a portion of item (7) to create a new Item number (8)
. Item (8) to begin with: Once finalized by the parties... and end with. . .until
approved by the Board.
. Item (9) - change.. . regardless of whether the application is approved or denied
to if approved.
Section 75-204 - Impact Fee Credit for Proportionate Fair-Share Mitigation
. Item (4) - change 30 days to 90 calendar days
Section 75-205 - Proportionate Fair-Share Agreements
. Item (2) - change 10 business days from the County's approval to 90 calendar
days from the BCC's approval
William Varian moved to approve the changes to the Proportionate Fair-Share
Ordinance, incorporating the revisions in Section 75-202 and the changes to
Sections 75-204 and 75-205 as noted above. Further, to present these
recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Second by Tom Masters
and carried unanimously 8-0.
Clay Brooker mentioned having a conversation with a County Commissioner whose
concern was that the DSAC's comments and recommendations were not being heard. In
the process of subsequent multiple committees review of items, recommendations
deemed accepted sometimes get revised and/or omitted by the end of the process. It was
agreed that the process needs streamlining.
The TIS Guidelines previously reviewed by Reed Jarvi, Nick Casalanguida and Phil
Tindall for construction and wording adjustments, were distributed along with a list of
comments on still unresolved issues. The following items were discussed and the
suggested changes noted as follows:
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Section 5. Internal Capture-
Page 4 - Recommendation is to delete next to last sentence which reads: The internal
capture trips should be reasonable and should not exceed 20% of the total project trips.
Section 6. Pass-by Capture-
Page 5 - Recommendation is to eliminate the 25% as information used in analysis is
outdated. Pass-by capture to be determined in accordance with guidelines of more
recent ITE Trip Generation Handbook. Delete paragraph beginning with: The
following pass-by rates would be permitted....
Section 8. Significantly Impacted Roadways/Intersections-
Page 6 - item a. Recommendation is to replace the 2%,2% 3% ratios as shown in the
TIS, with 3%, 3%, 5% as shown in the GMP and LDC and adopted by BCC. Analysis
should be consistent.
Page 6 - item d. Recommendation is to insert, after the word, County-at the
Methodology Meeting.
Page 6 - Recommendation is to add item e. All developments orders approvals or
denials will be consistent with LDC & GMP.
Section 12. Background Traffic Growth/Future Traffic
Page 9 - item e. Recommendation is to re-write sentences to read: The TIS will
consider all vested development on significantly impacted links and intersections. This
information shall be obtained from the County as agreed upon at the Methodology
Meeting.
Page 9 - item f. Recommendation is to delete first sentence which reads: Under no
circumstances is a negative growth rate allowed.
Reed Jarvi moved to recommend to the BCC, approval of all agreed upon changes.
Second by William Varian and carried unanimously 8-0.
VI. New Business
A. Revisit vote to disband Utilities Subcommittee
Chairman Brooker gave an update on the resolution made at the last meeting to disband
the Utilities Subcommittee, reserving the right to call an ad hoc committee whenever
necessary. He explained that no representation from DSAC is on this Subcommittee and
therefore it is not a true Subcommittee ofDSAC.
Phil Gramatges cited that this Subcommittee is a useful tool for DSAC to participate in
many areas of decision making. He suggested polling the members to see if there is an
interest in participating. Without backing of DSAC, Subcommittee does not have the
same legitimacy as it might otherwise. He urged DSAC to reconsider the disbanding.
Marco Espinar suggested an e-mail be sent to all members ofDSAC to see if anyone
would like to be on this Subcommittee.
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Chairman Brooker inquired about which staff person to contact. Marlene Stewart,
CDES Administrative Assistant agreed to contact all DSAC members.
Marco Espinar moved to have Marlene Stewart, CDES Administrative Assistant,
contact the full DSAC membership to request if they have any interest in serving on
the Utilities Subcommittee. Second by Reed Jarvi and carried unanimously 8-0.
VII. Sub Committee Reports
A. Land Development Regulations- Fred Reischl-Nothing to report at this time.
VIII. Committee Member Comments-
Dalas Disney commented that he also had three items to address.
1. He also had calls from a Commissioner regarding ways comments are provided the
Commissioners and a request for additional fuller comments. He specifically was asked
about a unanimous approval on a signage vote that may have been approved on the basis
that there was not an advantage to government over private enterprise. After checking the
Sign Ordinance, Mr. Disney found that not to be the case. The sign code criteria may not
have been adequately presented to DSAC and/or not adequately covered. He would like
to have DSAC re-review this to see ifBCC needs to see it again.
Chairman Brooker agreed that this be put on the agenda and have Diana from sign code
at the meeting, and so called for a motion.
Dalas Disney moved that staff request Diana Compagnone to attend the next
meeting to address and discuss the status and issues surrounding the sign code
amendment. Second by William Varian and carried unanimously 8-0.
2. Mr. Disney informed the Committee of a new form regarding Water sizing and Impact
Fees from the Utilities Dept. which appears to be a waste of time and money when
buildings are all done and this information is probably already known. He objects to this
extra hold-up and brought this to everyone's attention.
3. Along this same line, he pointed out a check list which must be submitted when
permitting. His objection was to the part that says "NI A". If that designation is checked,
a detailed explanation, on the company's letterhead, of why NI A was checked is required.
Mr. Disney would like these items discussed with Joe Schmidt at next month's meeting.
William Varian mentioned that he faced the same problem and had spoke to Bill
Hammond, who offered some form of exemption when list is brought to his attention.
Chairman Brooker stated that these two items can also be brought up to Mr. Schmidt at
the next meeting. He also mentioned the four year review report to the BCC on what
DSAC has accomplished. This is to be presented in March of2007. Input was requested
from all members.
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IX. Next meeting date will be December 6, 2006 (Room 610) at 3:30 PM.
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by
the order of the Chair at 5:59 PM.
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Development Services Advisory Committee
Chairman, Clay C. Brooker
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