DSAC Minutes 10/07/2020October 7,2020
MTNUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETTNG
Naples, Florida, October 7,2020
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 REGULAR
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
David Dunnavant
James E. Boughton
Clay Brooker (Excused)
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
Loraine Lantz, Transportation Plann ing
Eric Fey, Sr. Project Manager, Public Utilities
Jeremy Frantz, LDC Manager
Mike Ossorio, Director, Code Enforcement Division
Matt Mclean, Director, Development Review
Rich Long, Director, Plans Review and Inspections
Ken Kovensky, Director, Operations and Regulatory Management
Richard Henderlong, Principal planner
C o Ter C: 1Ou lty
Growth Management Department
Development Services Advisory
Committee
Meeting
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
3:00 pm
2800 N. Horseshoe Dr.
Naples, FL 34104
Growth Management Department
Conference Rooms 609/610
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Trish Mill at 252-8214
For more information please contact Trish Mill at (239) 252-8214 or Patricia.Mill@colliercountyfl.gov
Development Services Advisory Committee
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
3:00 pm
2800 N. Horseshoe Dr., Naples, FL 34104
Growth Management Building, Conference Rooms 609/610
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Agenda:
1. Call to order - Chairman
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes:
a. DSAC Meeting – September 2, 2020
b. DSAC LDR Subcommittee Meeting – September 15, 2020
4. Public Speakers
5. Staff Announcements/Updates
a. Code Enforcement Division update – [Mike Ossorio]
b. Public Utilities Department update – [Eric Fey or designee]
c. Growth Management Department Transportation Engineering Division & Planning Division
updates – [Jay Ahmad or designee]
d. Collier County Fire Review update – [Shar Beddow or Shawn Hanson]
e. North Collier Fire Review update – [Capt. Sean Lintz or Daniel Zunzunegui]
f. Operations & Regulatory Mgmt. Division update – [Ken Kovensky]
g. Development Review Division update – [Matt McLean]
6. New Business
a. LDC Amendments
i. PL20200001627 - Public Utility Ancillary Systems
ii. PL20200001703 - Community Housing Plan (CHP) Implementation-Regulatory Relief
iii. PL20200001721 - Communication Towers in Estates District
iv. PL20200001602 - 2020 Scrivener’s Errors
7. Old Business
8. Committee Member Comments
9. Adjourn
FUTURE MEETING DATES:
November 4, 2020 – 3:00 pm
December 2, 2020 – 3:00 pm
January 6, 2021 – 3:00 pm
October 7. 2020
Any persons in need of the verbatim record of lhe meeting may request a cop! ofthe audio recording
from the Collier Counu Growth Management Department.
The meeting was held as a "hybrid" meeting, in person and by Zoom.
I. Call to Order - Chairman
Chairman Varian called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Approval ofAgenda
Mr. Valle moved to approve lhe Agenda. Second by Mn Foley. Carried unanimousty 13 - 0.
III. Approval of Minutes from September 20,,2020 Meeting
a. DSAC Meeting - September 2,2020
Mr, Dunnavant moved to approve the minutes of the September 2,2020 meeling as presenled.
Second by Mn Curl. Carried unanimously 13 - 0.
b. DSAC LDR Subcommittee Meeting - September 15,2020 (Subcommittee Member vote)
Mr. Curl moved to appruve the minutes of the September 15,2020 meeting as presented.
Second by Mr. Foley. Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
Ms. Spurgeon-DeJohn arrived at j: l0 p.m.
IV. Public Speakers
None
V. StaffAnnouncementsrupdates
A. Code Enforcement Division update - [Mike Ossoriol
Mr. Ossorio provided the report"Code Enforcement Division Monthly Report August 22,
September 21, 2020 Highlights" " for information purposes. He noted:o "Lifestyle Signs" placed by communities are being addressed by the Division.o Lien search requests remain extremely active.. With the pandemic, the Division is continuing to operate normally with number of cases
and hearings increasing over the previous years.o Temporary staff is being utilized on the weekends to help address sign violations, etc.
B. Public Utilities Division update - [Tom Chmelik or designeel
Mr. Fey submitted the monthly report on response time for "Letters of Availability, Utility
Deviations and FDEP Permits" for information purposes. Staffcontinues to address response
times and the Utility Conveyance policy is still under review with a meeting with the County
Attomey's Office expected in the near future and review by the subcommittee.
Committee discussion occurred noting it may be beneficial to streamline responses to utility
letter requests for minor projects to help facilitate the process - Mr. Fey notid staff does piovide
an email response on minor requests t4)hen the issue allows.
C. Growth Management Department/Transportation Engineering and/or planning - [JayAhmad or designeel
Ms. Lantz provided an update to the 951, East Bridge Study from 200g noting:
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o The l2 bridges originally identified for funding remain viable, especially with the
additional I cent sales tax approved by the voters.. A recent review by various Agencies such as the Collier County Sheriffs Office, the
School District, Fire Departments, etc. has confirmed there is still a need for the bridges
to be addressed.
o The item is anticipated to be heard by the Board ofCounty Commissioners at their
December 8th meeting.
Mr. Curl requested a copy ofthe study update be sent to him via email.
County Fire Review update - [Shar Beddow and/or Shawn Hanson]
Ms. Beddow reported turnaround times are as follows: Building Plan review,400; Site Plan
reviews 69 at I day; Inspections at 2 days. The Fire Marshall's continue meeting remotely as
well as conducing inspections with remote videos.
North Naples Fire Review update- [Capt. Sean Linfz or Daniel Zunzuneguil
Mr. Zunzunegui reported tumaround times are as follows: Building PIan review - 3 days; Site
Plan reviews - 4 days; lnspections - I day. Inspections continue to be conducted via live video
and staffare routinely tested for COVID-19 (with no positive results currently) to ensure safety
for employees and the public. Fire Safety Week live events will be rescheduled, but a public
Service Announcement campaign has been initiated to promote the week as normally celebrated.
Operations & Regulatory Mgmt. Division update [Ken Kovensky]
Mr. Kovensky submitted the "Collier County September 2020 Monthly Statistics" which
outlined the building plan and land development review activities. The following was noted
during his report:
o The demand for permits in FY20 was similar to that of 2019 (5 I ,000 +i-) with g0 percent
of applications via the electronic format.o The Division continues to address staffing issues to ensure an adequate level of customer
service is provided.
o The call center had its highest level ofinquiries in September (7,000 +^).. Contractor licenses are currently processing double renewals (State and Local) for
licensees. He noted:
o The renewals may be completed in person or online.o Staff changes were engaged to help with the service.o The processing time is 2 - 4 business days on average unless additional
information is required from the applicant.
During Committee discussion it was noted the expiration date for the licensees was August 3 I st,
however the County continues to provide inspections to accommodate all applicable ao-nt.uator..
Those with a high number of inspections are a priority and there are no late iees associated with
those who made application prior to October lst.
Development Review Division update lMatt Mclean]
Mr. Mclean reported:
o The recent heavy rains have raised the issue of sediment control on construction areas
with some offsite discharges occurring.
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Consideration is being given to adjusting the inspection process to ensure proper
measures are in place in the initial phase ofconstruction to control the runoff.
Right-of-Way permitting remains active with considerations being given to outsourcing
some of the work.
New Business
a. LDC Amendments
i. PL20200001627 - Public Utility Ancillary Systems
LDC Section to be Amended: 5.05.12 Specific Standards for Public Utility Ancillary
Systems in Collier County
Mr. Henderlong presented the proposed amendment noting it removes the minimum height
and increases the maximum height to ten feet for a fence or wall, maintains the existing
setback offive feet from adjacent property and right-of-way lines for a fence or wall
enclosing new PUAS facilities, and exempts a fence or wall enclosing existing pUAS
facilities from the five-foot minimum setback. The subcommittee recommended approval of
the proposed amendment without any revisions.
Mr. Foley moved to recommend the Board of Counly Commissioners adopl the proposed
amendment as presented U) staftr, Second by Mr. Curl, Carried unanimoasly 14 - 0.
ii. PL20200001703 - Community Housing Plan (CHP) Implementation-Regulatory Relief
LDC Section to be Amended: 4.02.39 Design Deviation for Housing that is Affordable
Q.,lew Section)
Mr. Frantz presented the proposed amendment noting it provides relieffrom certain design
standards for affordable housing pursuant to the Community Housing Plan recommendations.
The subcommittee recommended some changes when they reviewed the proposal and they
have been incorporated into the document presented today.
Mn Mulhere moved to recommend the Board olCounty Commissioners adopt the
proposed amendment as presented by staff, Second by Mr. Curl. Carried unanimousty 13
- 0. Ms. Spurgeon-DeJohn abstained due to a conflict of interest and filed the necessary
forms with the County.
iii. PL20200001721 - Communication Towers in Estates District
LDC Section to be Amended: 2.03.01 Agricultural Districts
5.05.09 Communication Towers
Mr. Henderlong presented the proposed amendment noting it implements the Golden Gate
Area Master Plan (GGAMP) to allow cellular towers as a conditional use in the Estates (E)
Zoning District on parcels that are a minimum of 2.25 acres and located adjacent to collector
or arterial roads. [t also corrects a few cross references. The towers are allowed the Estate
(E) zoning district only on parcels designated as Urban or Rural sites or approved for a
specified essential service listed in subsection 5.05.09 ofthe Code. He noted the
Subcommittee recommended changes at their last meeting which were incorporated into the
document. Subsequent to their meeting, a few additional changes are p.oposid as follows:
Section 5.05.09 G.l/3 - Clarify, there is no difference between conditionil use applications
by a govemment for a governmental site and a stand-alone essential service faciiiiy owned
by, or to be leased to a govemmental entity.
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Section 5.05.09 G.7.c - Clarify the communication tower shall be separated from both
"residentially zoned properties" and "Estates zoned properties", i.e. an adjacent Estate zoned
parcel or lot.
Section 5.05.09 G.25.b - Clarify the telecommunication service cannot be located outside of
the Estates Zoning Districts or co-located on an existing tower within an effective radius and
provide the same service coverage.
Mr. Curl moved lo recommend the Board of Counly Commissioners adopt lhe proposed
amendment as presented by staff. Second by Mr. Foley, Canied unanimously 14 - 0_
iv, PL20200001 602 - 2020 Scrivener's Errors
PL20200001602 - 2020 Scrivener's Errors
LDC Section to be Amended: I .08.02 Definitions
2.03.0 I Agricultural Districts
2.03.02 Residential Zoning Districts
2.03.03 Commercial Zoning Districts
2.03.05 Civic and Institutional Zoning Districts
2.03.07 Overlay Zoning Districts
2.03.08 Rural Fringe Zoning Districts
4.02.06 Standards for Development within the Airport
Overlay (APO)
10.02.03 Requirements for Site Development, Site
Improvement Plans and Amendments thereof
10.02.05 Construction, Approval, and Acceptance of
Required
Improvements
10.02.1 3 Planned Unit Development (pUD) procedures
Appendix A-Standard Performance Security Documents for
Required Improvements
Mr. Henderlong presented the proposed amendment noting it corrects scrivener's errors and
updates cross references related to various Land Development Code (LDC) sections. The
subcommittee recommended approval ofthe proposed amendment without any revisions.
Mr. Foley moved to recommend the Board of Count! Commissionerc adopt lhe proposed
amendment as presented by staff, Second by Mr. Curl. Carried unanimously 14 _ 0.
VII. Old Business
None
VIII. Committee Member Comments
' Mr. Frantz queried if the Committee would like to regularly be updated on changes
proposed by the Zoning Division in addition to the Land Development Code Amendments
currently reviewed - The Committee requesled an ilem be placed on the ogendafor regulor
review.
o The Committee recommended the utility letters process be reviewed by the Utility
Subcommittee to determine any changes which may be beneficial to help streamline the
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o Mr, Frantz reported standards are being developed for "Lifestyle Signs" and the item will be
reviewed by the subcommittee in the future.
IX. Adjourn
Next Meeting Dates
November 4, 2020 GMD Conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm
December 2, 2020 GMD Conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm
January 6, 2021 GMD Conference Room 610 - 3:00 pm
There being no further business for the good ofthe county, the meeting was adjourned by the
order of the Chair at 4:05 P.M.
COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPⅣIENT SERV■CESADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman, William Varian
Thcse Minutcs were approvcd by thc Board/Chairi
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