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DSAC Minutes 02/07/2007 R February 7,2007 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Naples, Florida, February 7,2007 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the 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 Conference Room 610 in the Collier County Development Services Center, Naples, Florida, with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Clay Brooker Charles Abbott James Boughton David Bryant (absent) Dalas Disney David Dunnavant Marco Espinar Blair Foley George Hermanson Reed Jarvi Brian Jones (absent) Thomas Masters Robert Mulhere (excused) Fred Reischl William Varian STAFF PRESENT: Joe Schmitt, Administrator, CDES Don Scott, Transportation Trinity Caudill-Scott, Transportation Marlene Stewart, Staff Liaison, CDES Page 1 February 7,2007 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Clay Brooker at 3:38 PM after a quorum was established. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Fred Reisch I moved to approve the Agenda. Seconded by James Boughton and carried unanimously, 8-0. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 10,2007 CHANGE: Pg. 2-Item II. Reichl to Reischl Pg,2 -IV - B .Planning Commission & Productivity Committee Blair Foley moved to approve the Minutes of January 10,2007 with the revised changes. Second by Marco Espinar and carried unanimously, 8-0. IV. ST AFF ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Community Development Services Update (handout) Joe Schmitt reviewed the material handed out, which included the Executive Summary and the following attachments: . Copy of Ordinance 2005-32 and its Supporting Executive Summary . Copy of Ordinance 2002-49 and its Supporting Executive Summary . Copy of the Letter from County Manager to Fire Commissioner Thomas Cannon, Chairman of East Naples Fire Board . Copy of the Ordinance repealing 2002-49, as Amended. . Copy of the Interlocal Agreement between Collier County and all of the Fire Districts . Copy of the new 2007 Ordinance repealing 2002-49 as Amended and reverting to the National Fire Code and the Life Safety Code adopted by the State Fire Marshall and providing inclusion into the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County Tom Masters arrived at 3:44 PM Reed Jarvi and Charles Abbott arrived at 3:45 PM David Dunnavant arrived at 3:48 PM The Ordinance revocations were outlined and discussed as well as any ramifications and lor impacts that might occur due to these changes. Lengthy discussion followed with various questions being fielded by Joe Schmitt and Bill Hammond, Building Review and Permitting Director, who was brought in to provide answers in his field of expertise. The main concerns of DSAC members were: . the effective date of the Ordinance change . how changes will affect projects already in progress . effects on interlocal agreement and fiscal impact on plans for reviews Page 2 February 7,2007 It was explained that the effective date would be the date the Ordinance is accepted by the State. Requirements in effect at the time of Permitting would apply, but would not be binding if revocations in the Ordinance are approved. Standards set forth in the National Fire Code and the Life Safety Code, adopted by the State would be followed upon acceptance of the revocation by the State Fire Marshall. Then, if local Fire Officials see a need for more stringent requirements than the Fire Code mandates, they would have to provide compelling evidence to request local changes to the State-adopted Fire Code. It was reported that Fire Reviews and Inspections are handled in house by approximately one half of the Florida Counties; about one half have separate Fire Districts. Mr. Schmitt requested a voted recommendation by the DSAC to support or not support this initiative, so as to bring that recommendation to the BCC meeting on March 13, for their approval. Chairman Brooker entertained a motion on whether or not to vote on the repeal of the Ordinance at this time, since the item was not on the Agenda. Charles Abbott moved that DSAC Members do take a vote to consider the initiative at this time. Second by Tom Master and carried, 11-1. George Hermanson voted against. Charles Abbott moved to recommend DSA C support the initiative to repeal Ordinance 2002-49, as Amended. Second by Fred Reischl and carried 11-0, with 1 abstention by George Hermanson. Mr. Schmitt reminded Members of the two upcoming meetings where their input is requested: BCC and BOA on February 22 BCC and Fire Commissioners on March 19, 2007 B. Transportation Division Update Don Scott spoke about some adjustments that were made in calculations on the shortfall issues discussed at the AUIR. Some options on stretching out work on Oil Well Road and County Barn Road were also discussed at that meeting. Other topics discussed with the DSAC were: . Davis Blvd. - meeting with FOOT on progress . Airport Rd. overpass, Golden Gate interchange and Vanderbilt Rd.- delays and projected completion dates . Impact fees - analysis by Tindall-Oliver tracking all conditions to determine costs and revenues in various areas. . Progress report on two Legislature Bills regarding impact fee caps- possible tax benefits and when paid. (Bill being considered is- fee to be paid at CO); and the Real Estate Transfer tax (Bill may offset impact fee; may be an opt in type of thing) Page 3 February 7,2007 Mr. Scott reported that Transportation Dept., under the Right of Way Ordinance, is looking into: fill and concrete sources and delivery; working with other departments to buy in volume for all country projects and contracting procedures, as some attempts at cost savings across the board. C. Public Utilities Update - Roy Anderson Roy Anderson was not present. Copies of a study entitled "Evaluation of Potable Water System to Meet Fire flow Requirements" were made available to the DSAC Members. D. Fire Review - Ed Riley Ed Riley was not present. Copies of the Office of the Fire Code Official - Summary of Plan Review Activity for December 2006 were made available for DSAC Members. V. Old Business A. Report of DSAC Four Year Review (handout) Chairman Brooker made note of a correction needed in the spelling of James Boughton's name in item I. Summary. He explained his report which basically states that the Development Services Advisory Committee is serving the purpose for which it was created; namely, to provide reports and recommendations to the BCC; identifying concerns of the development industry; making recommendations on rules and procedures to enhance the operational efficiency and budgetary accountability within CDES; and reviewing proposed ordinances and codes that may affect CDES prior to their submittal to the BCC. This report will be presented to the BCC on March 13,2007. VI. New Business A. Selection of a 2007 DSAC Chairman Chairman Brooker announced that the Vice Chairman, David Dunnavant had declined to accept nomination to the Chairman position. Bill Varian had expressed willingness to serve as Chairman and was so nominated. George Hermanson moved to nominate Bill Varian as Chairman. Second by Dalas Disney and carried unanimously 12-0. Blair Foley moved to nominated Bob Mulhere as Vice Chairman. Second by Clay Brooker and carried unanimously 12-0. Bill Varian took over the Chair at this time. B. Nominate member to sit on Selection Committee for the recruitment and selection of Building Review and Permitting Department Director Discussion followed on the merits of a CBIA (Collier Building Industry Association) member being on this committee. Bill Hammond was commended for his expertise Page 4 February 7, 2007 and help as Director. The members urged the Selection Committee representative to encourage fellow members to seek a Director of the same caliber as Bill Hammond. Chairman Bill Varian offered to serve on the Selection Committee. Clay Brooker moved to nominate Bill Varian to sit on the Selection committeefor recruitment of the Building Review and Permitting Department Director. Second by Marco Espinar and carried unanimously 12-0. A brief discussion followed on the importance and merits of also having a member of CBIA, AlA (American Institute of Architects) and EDC (Economic Development Commission) on the Selection Committee. George Hermanson moved that DSAc recommend to the cDES Director to include a member of CBIA, AlA and EDC on the Selection Committee for recruitment of the Director of Building Review and Permitting Department. Second by Dalas Disney and carried unanimously 12-0. VII. Subcommittee Reports A. Land Development Regulation - Fred Reischl Fred Reischl reported that this committee did not meet this month. VIII. Committee Member Comments: . Re-iterated the problem of getting comments from DSAC being listened to by the BCC. . Spoke of the concern that DSAC's comments at least reach the BCC, whether they agree with them or not. . Mentioned that the financial accountability aspect ofDSAC's responsibility has seemingly been lost in the special activities of LDC and Code changes. . Noted the need for getting back to Operations of the building and items that were taken up by the Budget and Operations Sub-committee. . Suggested a 2 year moratorium on LDC amendments to adjust what is already there, or, have pre-approvals of LDC amendments before they come to DSAC. . Resolved to follow up on other changes that come after DSAC recommendations, so BCC items approved were agreed upon by DSAC. . Interaction with building community and ability to modify some onerous changes are some areas DSAC serves a purpose. . Gave thanks and appreciation to Clay for his report and his year of service. Chairman Varian stated that DSAC's goal for the coming year would be to tackle some of these issues. IX. Next Meeting Date - Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 3:30 PM Room 610. Page 5 February 7,2007 There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the order of the Chair at 4:55 p.m. ***** DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bill Varian, Chairman These minutes approved by the Board on as corrected , as presented or Page 6