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EAC Minutes 01/11/2007 R January 11,2007 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL Naples, Florida, January 11, 2007 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Environmental Advisory Council in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 a.m. in REGULAR SESSION in Building "F" of the Government Complex, Naples, Florida, with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: William Hughes Terrence Dolan James Harcourt William Hill (excused) Lee Horn Judith Hushon (excused) Roger Jacobson (absent) Nick Penniman Michael Sorrell ALSO PRESENT: Stan Chrzanowski, Planning Review Marjorie Student-Stirling, Assistant County Attorney Barbara Burgeson, Sf. Environmental Specialist Bill Lorenz, Environmental Services Director Summer Araque, Sf. Environmental Specialist 1 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL AGENDA ':'anUllYi~~ii:2()()~ 9:00 A.M. Commission Boardroom W. Harmon Turner Building (Building "F") - Third Floor I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Agenda IV. Approval of December 6, 2006 meeting minutes V. Upcoming Environmental Advisory Council Absences VI. Land Use Petitions A. Planned Unit Development No. PUDZ 2006-AR-9577 "Della Rosa RPUD" Section 13, Township 48 South, Range 25 East B. Rezone No. RZ-2005-AR-7445 "Copeland Area Rezone" Section 12 & 13, Township 52 South, Range 29 East C. Residential Planned Unit Development "Faith Landing RPUD" Section 32, Township 46 South, Range 29 East VII. Old Business VIII. New Business A. Discussion of EAR-based GMP amendments for the Transportation Element B. Presentation about Section 24 by Bill Lorenz C. "Terafina" PUD Extension, PUDEX 2006-AR-9610 at the request of the EAC D. Four-year review of the EAC by the BCC IX Subcommittee Reports X. Council Member Comments XI. Public Comments XII. Adjournment ******************************************************************* Council Members: Please notify Summer Araaue. Environmental Services Se~~o~ En;~:~~;n:al Soecialist no later than 5:00 o.m. on Januarv 5, 2007 if you cannot attend this mee' or i v a conflict and will abstain from votina on a oetition (530-62901. General Public: Any person who decides to appeal a decision of this Board will need a record of the proceedings pertaining thereto; and therefore may need to ensure that a verbatim record of proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. January 11, 2007 I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairman William Hughes at 9:06 a.m. II. Roll Call A quorum was established. III. Approval of Agenda Mr. Penniman moved to approve the agenda. Second by Mr. Horn. Carries unanimously 6-0. IV. Approval of December 6, 2006 Meeting minutes Mr. Penniman moved to approve the December 6, 2006 minutes. Second by Mr. Dolan. Carries unanimously 6-0. V. Upcoming Environmental Advisory Council Absences Mr. Penniman reported that he will need to leave the February ih meeting at 11 :00 a.m. VI. Land Use Petitions A. Planned Unit Development No. PUDZ 2006-AR-9577 "Della Rosa RPUD" Section 13, Township 48 South Range 25 East Presenters were sworn in by the Assistant County Attorney Tim Hancock, Davidson Engineering, reviewed the location of the property. He showed an aerial picture of the site location demonstrating the wetlands; noting that the preserve is set up for connection to the abutting sites. Kit Kraft, Borlin Environmental noted that three native communities of vegetation have been located on the site. There are more exotics on the property than first thought. Tim Hancock added that they do not intend to place residential buildings to the south east side of the site. Mr. Dolan suggested not fencing through the cypress areas. The project engineer David Walker addressed the water flow. 2 January 11,2007 The Committee suggested having the water flow weep slower; adding two weirs, one to the east and one to the west. Sidewalk interconnections were addressed. Summer Arague mentioned that fencing will be placed on the development side of the project. Stan Chrzanowski demonstrated the water flow through the surrounding area. Tim Hancock reported that there will be plantings between the lake and preserve. There was no public comment. Summer Arague noted that the staff recommendation was for approval with the stipulations within the staff report. Mr. Dolan moved to approve Planned Unit Development No. PUDZ 2006- AR-9577, "Della Rosa RPUD", Section 13, Township 48 South Range 25 East as recommended by County Staff. Second by Mr. Penniman. Motion carries unanimously 6-0. B. Rezone No. RZ-2005-AR-7445 "Copeland Area Rezone" Section 12 and 13, Township 52 South, Range 29 East Presenters were sworn in by the Assistant County Attorney Wayne Arnold reviewed the site and suggested changes. Discussion ensued on the history of zoning in the area. Marco Espinar reviewed the telemetry reports supplied by the County for Black Bears and Panthers. Mike Deruntz noted that it is the desire ofthe property owners to make the zoning change to allow for mobile home replacements along with the stronger zoning restrictions. Stephen Lenberger reported that staff did not find any contamination issues. Mr. Penniman objected to the lack of and clarity of telemetry information on endangered species. 3 January 11, 2007 There was no public comment. Stephen Lenberger noted that the staff recommended approval. Mr. Sorrell moved to approve Rezone No. RZ-2005-AR-7445; "Copeland Area Rezone", Section 12 and 13, Township 52 South, Range 29 East with staff recommendations and improved telemetry graphics. Without a second the motion was not considered. Open discussion ensued on what should be included within the motion. Mr. Sorrell moved to approve Rezone No. RZ-2005-AR-7445; "Copeland Area Rezone", Section 12 and 13, Township 52 South, Range 29 East with staff recommendations. Second by Mr. Horn. Motion carries 4-2 with Mr. Harcourt and Mr. Penniman opposed. Staff will update the Committee on the future proceeding on the rezone. The meeting recessed at 10:21 a.m., reconvening at 10:34 a.m. C. Residential Planned Unit Development "Faith Landing RPUD" Section 32, Township 46 South, Range 29 East Presenters were sworn in by the Assistant County Attorney Dwight Nadeau, Habitat for Humanity demonstrated the site location on overhead maps. All of the units will be for low income housing. The majority of the wet lands will be preserved with 60% open space. He requested that environmental condition #1, compensation for Panther Habitat be stricken from the staff recommendation. Jamie Anderson, RW A noted that the apartments abutting the property have a lake that discharges water into the preserve. Stan Chrzanowski demonstrated the water flow. Mr. Penniman suggested having panther education for residences. Susan Mason noted that the Environmental Stipulation #1 for Panther compensation has more than likely changed; therefore staff recommends approval with the stipulation removed. There was no public comment. 4 January II, 2007 Mr. Penniman moved to recommend approve of Residential Planned Unit Development, "Faith Landing RPUD", Section 32, Township 46 South, Range 29 East with staff recommendations with the exception of #1 under environmental. Second by Mr. Harcourt. Motion carries unanimously 6- O. VII. Old Business Summer Araque noted that the East Collier County Wildlife Movement Study will be sent out to the Committee. VIII. New Business A. Discussion of EAR-based GMP amendments for the Transportation Element Nick Casalanguida read the 2006 Florida Statute Title 26, Chapter 337. He noted that roadway expansion will be laid out ahead of time to allow for future development planning. Another policy allows for one to one like mitigation oflands. Transportation alternatives including non-motorized were discussed. Mr. Hughes moved to support the efforts of the Transportation Planning Department with some caveats pertinent to alternative transportation zones; looped designed so that public transportation makes sense in the future. Second by Mr. Horn. Motion carries unanimously 6-0. B. Presentation about Section 24 by Bill Lorenz Bill Lorenz reported that there has been a vote by the Planning Commission of 5-3 to leave section 24 designated as it is. The Board of County Commissioners will hear the EAR amendments January 25th. The Planning Commission's recommendation will be presented along with the staff recommendation. C. "Terafina" PUD Extension, PUDEX 2006-SR-9610 at the request of the EAC Bill Lorenz reported that this PUD is in house for review. Carolina Valera reviewed the sunsetting process. Christine Wilky reported that both the District and CORE permit have been submitted. 5 January 11, 2007 Public Speakers- Rich Y ovanovich addressed the Committees questions. D. Four-year review of the EAC by the BCC Summer Araque reported that the review will be submitted January 15th. Mr. Penniman suggested adding "water quality" to the list on page #2. Discussion ensued on water regulations permitted by the County. IX. Subcommittee Reports None X. Council Member Comments Mr. Dolan announced that today is his last full day with WCI after eighteen years. He will be staying in the area. XI. Public Comments None There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the order of the Chair at 11 :30 a.m. COLLIER COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL Chairman William Hughes 6