DSAC Minutes 09/02/2020Scptcmbcr 2,2020
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, September 2,2020
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 REGIILAR SESSION at the Collier County Growth Management
Department Building, Conference Room #6091610, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples,
Florida, with the following members present:
Chairman: William J. Varian
Vice Chairman: Blair Foley (Excused)
David Dunnavant
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Chris Mitchell
Robert Mulhere
Mario Valle
Norman Gentry
Marco Espinar
Laura Spurgeon DeJohn
Jeremy Sterk
Jeff Curl
John English
Mark Mclean
ALSO PRESENT:
Jamie French, Deputy Department Head
Patricia Mill, Operations Analyst, Staff Liaison
Eric Fey, Sr. Project Manager, Public Utilities
Colleen Davidson, Code Enforcement Division
Jay Ahmad, Director, Transportation Engineering
Matt Mcl-ean, Director, Development Review
Rich Long, Director, Plans Review and Inspections
Ken Kovensky, Director, operations and Regulatory Management
Danny Condamina, Sr. Operations Analyst
Diane Lynch, Operations Analyst
September 2,2020
Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting 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 of Agenda
Mr. Curl moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Mulhere. Carried unanimously 14 - 0.
[I. Approval of Minutes from August 5,2020 Meeting
^. DSAC Meeting - August 5,2020
Mr. Curl moved to approve the minutes of the August 5, 2020; meeting as presented. Second by
Mr. Mclean. Carried unanimously 14 - 0.
The Subcommittee meeting minutes were approved by the Members of the Subcommittee.
b. DSAC-LDR Subcommittee Meeting - January 7,2020
Mr. Mulhere moved to approve the minutes of the January 7, 2020; Subcommittee meeting as
presented. Second by Mr. Curl. Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
c. DSAC-LDR Subcommittee Meeting - February 19,2020
Mr. Curl moved to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2020; Subcommittee meeting as
presented. Second by Mr. Mclean. Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
d. DSAC-LDR Subcommittee Meeting - June 18,2020
Mr. Mclean moved to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2020; Subcommittee meeting as
presented. Second by Mr. Curl. Caruied unanimously 4 - 0.
e. DSAC-LDR Subcommittee Meeting - July 28,2020
Mr. Mclean moved to approve the minutes of the July 28, 2020; Subcommittee meeting as
presented. Second by Mr. Curl. Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
IV. Public Speakers
None
V. Staff Announcements/updates
A. Code Enforcement Division update - [Mike Ossorio]
Ms. Davidson provided the report "Code Enforcement Division Monthly Report July 22, - August
21, 2020 Hightights " for informational purposes. She noted that there were over 1,700 lien searches
in August and the Special Magistrate has resumed hearings which were delayed as a result of the
pandemic. The Division has documented 98 violations of the mandatory mask order initiated by the
County to address the pandemic.
B. Public Utilities Division update - [Tom Chmelik or designee]
Mr. Fey noted that the usual reports submitted to the Committee have not been provided this month
due to recent absences ofstaff. The shortage has also resulted in delays in addressing client requests
however he anticipates the level of service and reports will be back up to speed by next month.2
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He will be bringing an item forward to the Land Development Review Subcommittee regarding the
proposed relinquishing ofthe requirement to maintain a 5-foot setback from existing utility
equipment when a rehab project is proposed.
Growth Management Department/Transportation Engineering and/or Planning - [Jay Ahmad
or designee]
Mr, Ahmad reported:
o Golden Gate Blvd. - 201h St. to Everelades Blvd. - Project completed including widening to
4 lanes and installations of sidewalks.
o Palm River Bridse Replacement - Project initiated on 8/l 8 and major work anticipated to be
completed in 7 months. Detour in place to address traffic flow in the area.
o Vanderbilt Beach Road Ext. Design phase 50 percent complete, right ofway acquisition
underway which is anticipated to be completed in one year.
o Veterans Memorial Parkway - Extension required to serve new high school; Phase I ofthe
project to the high school; Notice to Proceed anticipated for November with the high school
scheduled to open in 2023.
o Whippoorwill Lane Ext. - Project continues with 4 roundabouts to be constructed with the
project which was the result of public input.
Mr. Brooker reported that there are issues with the detour including impeded traffic flows due to
the narrow-traveled way, damage to lawns, etc. - Mr. Ahmad noted the County is oware of the issue
however there are no plans to olter the detour given it is only a 7-month project.
County Fire Review update - [Shar Beddow and/or Shawn Hanson]
Ms. Beddow reported that tumaround times are as follows: Building Plan review - 418 at 2 days;
Site Plan reviews 52 at I day; Inspections - I day. The NFPA conferences have been cancelled and
may be held on-line due to concems with the pandemic.
North Naples Fire Review update - [Capt. Sean Lintz or Daniel Zunzuneguil
Mr. Zunzunegui reported that tumaround times are as follows: Building Plan review - 554 in
August with Site Plan reviews remaining at the historical rate; Inspections - I day. impact fee
changes are under consideration and the Department is partnering with CCSO for a student safety
education program including those remaining at home to attend school.
Operations & Regulatory Mgmt, Division update [Ken Kovensky]
Mr. Kovensky submitted the "Collier County August 2020 Monthly Statistics" which outlined the
building plan and land development review activities. The following was noted during his report:. That the Permitting activity is brisk, with June, July and August increasing by l0 percent.o The Division is short staflfed, and management is seeking to utilize, and outside temporary
source given the number ofjob bankers has decreased over the past months from 64 to 39.o Overtime for existing employees has been utilized however it is still difficult to meet client
demands.
Mark Mclean requested clarification on the inspection process for an owner builder re-roofproject
as it has come to his attention in a recent case the inspector visited the site and one alfidavit was not
on file by the owner. The inspector left the property and retumed on another day to conduct the
physical inspection and found an improper flashing installment. This created a iituation wherebv the
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inspector had to return for a third time in the process to complete the inspection. He recommended
the process be reviewed to allow the inspector to complete his field duties and request any
documentation be filed to provide for a more efficient use of time - Staff noted they will review the
issue and determine ,f any changes in the process are necessary.
G. Development Review Division update [Matt Mcl,ean]
Mr. Mclean reported:
o That the Hearing Examiner is reviewing cases again.
o Investigation is underway to provide for Neighborhood Information Meetings at County
venues such as North Collier Regional Parks.
o PUD Monitoring has been transferred to the Development Review Division.
o There is a new product approved for Public Utilities involving meter boxes.
VI. New Business
A. Paperless Permit Process
Mr. Condamina presented the PowerPoint "Paperless Permit Project - Process Improvement" for
informational purposes noting:
o That currently, 80 percent of the building and 60 percent of the planning applications are
submitted electronically, and the County is moving towards 100 percent electronic plan
submittal and review.
o The goal is to streamline the business process by dedicating resources to one process,
improve record keeping and provide a continuity of business
. There will still be customer consultations, records retrieval, inspections scheduling and other
non electronic services offered by the Division.
. The activity will provide for online training by appointment, front counter support and
updated education videos and other online services.
. The endeavor is anticipated be live by December with a public awareness and training slated
for November.
During Committee Member discussion, the following was noted:
o That the process is anticipated to take 5 years and retrieval of records will be conducted in
the current format or downloadable online for those interested in electronically viewing
and/or storing the documents.
o Walk in paper applications will still be processed, however the applicant's information will
be converted to an electronic format for the plan reviewer.
o The goal is to provide convenience for the customers and allow the County the ability to re-
purpose staff and improve service.
VII. Old Business
None
VIII. Committee Member Comments
None
IX. Adjourn
Next Meeting Dates
October 7,2020 GMD Conference Room 610 - 3:00 p.m'
September 2,2020
November 4,2020 GMD Conference Room 610 - 3:00 p.m.
December 212020 GMD Conference Room 610 - 3:00 p.m.
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the order
of the Chair at 4:05 P.M.
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