DSAC Minutes 09/15/202014.A.2
September 15, 2020
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
LAND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, September 15, 2020
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Development Services Advisory Committee
Land Development Review Subcommittee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted
business herein, met on this date at 2:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at the Growth
Management Department Building, Room 609/610 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, FL
with the following persons present:
Chairman: Clay Brooker Blair Foley (via Zoom)
Robert Mulhere
Jeff Curl (via Zoom)
Mark McLean (via Zoom)
ALSO PRESENT: Jeremy Frantz, LDC Manager
Richard Henderlong, Principal Planner
Eric Johnson, Principal Planner
Eric Fey, Public Utilities
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 Division — Planning and Regulation building.
The meeting was held via Zoom and attendance in the conference room.
1. Call to order
Chairman Brooker called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. and a quorum was established.
2. Approve agenda
Mr. Foley moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Curl. Carried unanimously 5 — 0.
3. Old Business
None
4. New Business
a. PL20200001703 - CHP Implementation — Regulatory Relief
LDC Section to be Amended: 4.02.39 Design Deviation for Housing that is Affordable (New
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Section)
Mr. Frantz presented the proposed amendment noting it provides relief from certain design standards
for affordable housing pursuant to the Community Housing Plan recommendations.
The Subcommittee reviewed the proposed amendments noting the following:
Section 4.02.39. B.1 — Local/internal roads that are privately maintained may be designed to the 5-
year, 1-day storm event, and shall be designed so that surrounding properties will not be adversely
impacted by the project's influence on stormwater sheet flow up to the 25 year, 3-day design storm.
Clarification would be beneficial given the intent is for the roadway elevation being constructed to a 5-
year, 1-day storm event and the entire project subject to design standards for a 25-year, 3-day storm
event.
Section 4.02.39. 13.2 - Single-family developments are exempt from providing one canopy tree per 3, 000
square feet of pervious open space per lot.
Concern was expressed on eliminating the requirement for planting of the tree and it was recommended
consideration be given to allowing the tree to be relocated elsewhere within the development.
Section 4.02.39. 13.5 - Payment -in -lieu of construction of external sidewalks, bike lanes and pathways
may be deferred to be paid by grant funding or assessment at the time that the County constructs
sidewalks, bike lanes or pathways within the public or private right-of-way or easement adjacent to the
site.
Concern the requirement may burden a future, single-family landowner years after the project has been
completed. It may be acceptable for owners of apartment complexes however consideration should be
given to requiring the developer pay at the time of construction for the single-family housing.
Section 4.02.39. BA - For local/internal sidewalks that are privately maintained, the minimum sidewalk
width shall be four feet, which can be of concrete or asphalt material and shall be constructed over a
compacted subgrade. Asphalt shall also require a minimum of 4 inches of compacted limerock base, in
addition to the compacted subgrade.
Discussion occurred noting if only one sidewalk is constructed, the width required should be 5 feet
however Staff noted the intent is for sidewalks to be built on both sides of the roadways.
Mr. Curl moved for the Development Services Advisory Committee to recommend the Board of
County Commissioners adopt the proposed amendment subject to the following changes:
1. Section 4.02.39. B.1 — language to read `Locallinternal roads that are privately maintained may
be designed to the elevation of a 5-year, 1-day storm event, and the overall project shall be designed
up to an elevation so that surrounding properties will not be adversely impacted by the project's
influence on stormwater sheet flow up to the 25 year, 3-day design storm" (or similar language).
2. Section 4.02.39. B.2 — Staff to address the exemption of the planting of canopy trees and allow
them to be relocated to different areas on site.
3. Section 4.02.39. B.5 — Staff review the language for payment in lieu of the sidewalks to determine
any changes necessary to relieve the potential burden from future landowners.
Second by Mr. McLean.
Discussion occurred on Section 4.02.39. 13.1 noting it may be beneficial to ensure the language is clear
on the design for storm events. The "entire project" wording infers the entire project has to meet a
certain elevation whereas the requirement is design standards are based on control elevations for the
perimeter of the site.
Mr. Curl amended the motion for the Development Services Advisory Committee to recommend the
Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed amendment subject to the following changes:
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1. Section 4.02.39. B.1 — language to read "Local/internal roads that are privately maintained may
be designed to the 5-year, 1-day storm event, and the overall project shall be designed up to an
elevation so the perimeter berm of the site will control a 25 year, 3-day design storm event so that
surrounding properties will not be adversely impacted by the project's influence on stormwater sheet
flow during such event" (or similar language).
2. Section 4.02.39. B.2 — Staff to address the exemption of the planting of canopy trees and allow
them to be relocated to different areas on site.
3. Section 4.02.39. B.5 — Staff review the language for payment in lieu of the sidewalks to determine
any changes necessary to relieve the potential burden from future landowners.
Second by Mr. McLean. Carried unanimously 5 — 0.
b. 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 of five 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.
Section 5.05.12 C.3 — Fences and walls enclosing public utility ancillary systems shall not exceed ten
feet in height unless an administrative fence waiver is approved in accordance with the LDC Section
5.03.02.
Discussion occurred on the rationale for not requiring a minimum height for the fencing with Staff
noting it was an option for security purposes and if a lower fence was proposed, a deviation would not
be required.
Mr. Foley moved for the Development Services Advisory Committee to recommend the Board of
County Commissioners adopt the proposed amendment as presented by Staff. Second by Mr. Curl.
Carried unanimously 5 — 0.
c. PL20200001706 — Definition of Lifestyle Signs
LDC Section to be Amended: 5.06.00 Sign Regulations and Standards by Land Use Classification
Mr. Frantz presented the proposed amendment noting it establishes a new definition for a lifestyle sign
in the Collier County's Sign Code. It clarifies the difference between a lifestyle sign and a real estate
sign.
Discussion occurred with the Subcommittee noting:
• The proposal establishes a differentiation between the definition of a real estate and "life style"
sign.
• To adequately address the use of life style signs, it would be beneficial to implement
regulations on the number allowed on a site, the spacing of the signs, the location (visible from
public right of ways vs. internal to the development), size, height and setback requirements,
etc. to ensure they do not become a public nuisance.
• Staff should review a recent example for the signs proposed for the "Hyde Park" project during
their permit review.
• Consideration should also be given to requiring a certain size development being allowed to
place the signage to eliminate the potential for a builder with a small number of lots installing
the signs.
• In certain instances, with proper setbacks and standards, it may be amenable to allow the
signage to be visible from a public right of way.
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Mr. Where moved for Staff to review the comments and return the proposed amendment to the
Subcommittee for consideration after addressing the following items: the requirements for the
number, setback, height and spacing of the signs to be installed on the subject properties. Second by
Mr. Foley.
Discussion occurred noting it would be advantageous to include cross referencing the County sign code
where necessary and address the duration the signs are allowed to be in place given many developments
take several years to build out.
Mr. Mulhere moved for Staff review the comments and return the proposed amendment to the
Subcommittee for consideration after addressing the following items: the requirements for the
number, setback, height, spacing and duration allowed for the signs to be installed on the subject
properties including cross referencing the requirements of the sign code or other LDC sections as
necessary. Second by Mr. Foley. Carried unanimously 5 — 0.
d. PL20200001721— Communication Towers in Estates Districts
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. It 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 of the Code.
Section 5.05.09 G.25.d and e. — "Fencing height and landscaping. Perimeter wall or fence height shall
be 8 feet from finished grade of base supporting structure and no greater than 10 feet. A minimum 15
feet landscape buffer along the perimeter of wall or fence is required.
e. - Equipment cabinets. Overall height of ground -mounted equipment or equipment enclosure shall not
exceed 12 feet
Discussion occurred noting it would be beneficial to eliminate the 8-foot minimum height and require a
fence or wall a maximum of 10 feet in height. Additionally, it would be advantageous to require a
"Type B" landscape buffer with tree heights a minimum of 12 feet given equipment may be up to 12
feet in height.
Ensure the language is clear a fence or wall is required and not an option.
General Comment - Staff should review the terminology "adjacent" and "abutting" to ensure the
language addresses the concerns in the various sections given the term "adjacent" does include lands
across a public right of way.
Section 5.05.09 G.25.c.i and ii — "New towers up to 75 feet in height shall be located not less than the
total height of the tower and antennas from all residentially zoned properties. New towers over 75 feet
in height shall be located not less than two and one-half times the height of the tower and antennas, or
the certified collapse area, whichever distance is greater, from all residentially zoned properties."
Discussion on the rational for the 75-foot setback from adjacent residential zoned lands with Staff
noting it was derived from other sections of the Land Development Code.
Approval Process
Discussion occurred on the approval process with Staff noting if the application meets the requirements
of the proposed amendment it would be eligible for approval. Others on the Subcommittee commented
it may be a two-step process whereby the conditional use approval would be required through a zoning
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application followed by approval of a Site Development Plan. Staff noted they would confirm the
process.
Mr. Foley moved to for the Development Services Advisory Committee to recommend the Board of
County Commissioners adopt the proposed amendment subject to the following changes:
1. Section 5.05.09 G.25.d - Remove minimum wall height requirement and provide for 10 foot
maximum and require a Type B buffer with trees a minimum of 12 feet in height; ensure it is
clear a fence or wall is required.
2. Review the language to ensure use of term adjacent versus abutting meets the intended goals of
the sections where cited.
Second by Mr. Curl. Carried unanimously 5 — 0.
e. PL20200001602 — 2020 Scrivener's Errors
LDC Section to be Amended: 1.08.02 Definitions
2.03.01 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
10.02.13 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.
Mr. McLean moved to for the Development Services Advisory Committee to recommend the Board of
County Commissioners adopt the proposed amendment as presented by Staff. Second by Mr. Curl.
Carried unanimously 5 — 0.
5. Public comments
None
Subcommittee Member Comments
Mr. Brooker queried if the DSAC should review certain GMP amendments and recommended the item be
placed on the next Committee meeting for discussion.
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There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the order of the Chair
at 3:29 P.M.
COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE - LAND DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE
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Clay Brooker — Sub -Committee Chairman
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These Minutes were approved by the Committee on , as presented , or as amended
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