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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
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
AGENDA
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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
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Soecialist no later than 5:00 o.m. on Januarv 5, 2007 if you cannot attend this mee' or i v a
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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-
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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.
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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
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