DSAC Minutes 11/04/2020November 4,2020
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COLINTY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, November 4,2020
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 (via Zoom)
David Dunnavant
James E. Boughton
Clay Brooker
Chris Mitchell
Robert Mulhere (via Zoom)
Mario Valle
Norman Gentry (via Zoom)
Marco Espinar (Excused)
Laura Spurgeon DeJohn
Jeremy Sterk (via Zoom)
Jeff Curl
John English (via Zoom)
Mark Mclean
ALSO PRESENT: Jamie French, Deputy Department Head
Trish Mill, Operation Analyst, Staff Liaison
Eric Fey, Sr. Project Manager, Public Utilities
Jeremy Frantz, LDC Manager
Mike Ossorio, Director, Code Enforcement Division
Jon Walsh, Chief Building Inspector
Jay Ahmad, Director, Transportation Engineering
Matt Mclean, Director, Development Review
Rich Long, Director, Plans Review and Inspections
Ken Kovensky, Director, operations and Regulatory Management
November 4. 2020
Any persons in need of lhe verbalim record of the meeting ma! request a cop)) ofthe audio recording from
the Collier County Growth Management Departmenl.
1. Call to Order - Chairman
Chairman Varian called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Mr. Boughton moved to allow Mr. Foley, Mr. English, Mr. Gent4), Mr. Mulhere and Mr. Sterk to join
the meeting via Zoom due to exlraordinary circumstances. Second by Mr. Brooker. Cstied
unanimously I - 0.
2. Approval ofAgenda
Mr. Valle moved to approve the Agenda. Second b! Mr, Curl. Carried unanimousbt 1l - 0.
3. Approval of Minutes from October 7,2020 Meeting
Mr. Curl moved to approve the minules of lhe October 7, 2020 meeting as presented. Second by Mr.
Mclean. Carried unanimously 1l - 0.
4. DSAC Position Vacancy Review & Vote
a. William J. Varian - Category: General Contractor
Mr, Foley moved to recommend the Board of Counq) Commissioners appoint William J. Varian to
the Development Services Advisory Committee Second by Mr. Curl. Carried unanimously 10 - 0.
Chairman Varian abstained.
b. David Dunnavant - Category: Developer
Mn Brooker moved to recommend the Board of Couni' Commissioners appoint David Dunnavant
to the Development Services Advisory Committee. Second by Mr. Valle. Carried unanimously
l0 -0. Mn Dunnavant abstained.
c. Mark Mclean - Category: Architect
Mr. Carl moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint Mark Mclean to the
Development Semices Advisory Commitlee. Second by Mr. Valle. Carried unanimously 10 - 0.
Mr. Mclean abstained.
Mr. Gentry joined the meeting
d. Robert Mulhere - Category: Land Planner
Mr. Foley moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint Robert Mulhere to the
Development Services Advisory Committee. Second by Mr. Mitchell. Catried unanimously 12 - 0.
e. Jeremy Sterk - Category: Environmental Consultant
Mr. Filey moved to icommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint Jeremy Slerk to the
Development Setvices Advisory Commitlee. Second by Mr. Valle. Catried unanimously 11 - 0.
ML Sterk abstained.
5. Public Speakers
None
6. StaffAnnouncements/UPdates
a, Code Enforcement Division update - [Mike Ossoriol
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November 4,2020
Mr. Ossorio provided the report "Code Enforcement Division Monthly Report September 22, -
October 21, 2020 Highlights " for informational purposes. He noted:o Code enforcement cases are up l9 percent over 2019.. The Division is addressing Staffing given the recent departure of some employees.o o'Swoops" for lifestyle signs continue.
o The Mask Ordinance was extended until April of 2021.. Those seeking the reduction or release of an Imposition of a Fine or Lien may appear in front
of the Division's Fine Committee who provide a recommendation to the Board of County
Commissioners if the fine or lien should be dismissed or other measures.
Public Utilities Division update - [Tom Chmelik or designee]
Mr. Fey submitted the monthly report on response time for "Letters of Availability, Utility Deviations
and FDEP Permits" for informational purposes. He noted:o The Division's response time for client requests is improving.o Meetings with Growth Management Division Staffoccurred to review the Utility Standards
and Conveyance Policy and the items will be forwarded to the DSAC for review in the near
future.
o The Land Development Code Amendment reviewed by the Committee at the last meeting
regarding screening for utility equipment was amended following the meeting to allow the
requirements to be retroactive back to 2008.o An outside consultant may be engaged to help deal with response times for Letters of
Availability, etc. due to staffing issues in the Division.
Committee discussion occurred noting it would be beneficial to review avenues available to streamline
the process to reduce the response time for the Division's request letters. Staff noted it would review
input from the County Attorney and a review of the Florida Building Code to determine if the process
may be streamlined.
The Committee assigned Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Valle, Mr. Mcleon and Mr. Foley to the Subcommittee
to review the issue.
Growth Management DepartmenUTransportation Engineering and/or Planning - Eay Ahmad
or designee]
Mr. Ahmad reported:o Palm River Bridge - construction continues with detours in place.o I I Bridges East of SR29 - Design phase completed for those on Oil Well Road and County Line
Road.o Golden Gate Parkway - Santa Barbara Canal- replacement design/build project with construction
slated to be completedby 2022.
' l6th St. NE - Bridge and road improvements via surtax funding with construction start anticipated
for 2022.
county Fire Review update - [Shar Beddow and/or shawn Hanson]
Ms. Beddow reported turnaround times are as follows: Building Plan review -2 days; Site plan
reviews - I day; Inspections - 1 day. She noted:o The Department is addressing Staffing issues and working with GMD Staff to help expedite
plan reviews and reduce the potential for variance requests.
d.
November 4,2020
o The 2020Fire Marshall Skeet Shoot is scheduled using appropriate health safety measures
given the pandemic.
e. North Naples Fire Review update - [Lt. Sean Lintz or Daniel Zunzunegui]
N'Ir. Zunzanegui reported turnaround times are as follows: Building Plan review - 3 days; Site Plan
reviews - 1 day; Inspections - I day. He noted:
o The Department held a Halloween Event handing out candy and fire hats.
o Mr. Lintz has been promoted and to Lieutenant of Fire Prevention and Life Safety for the
Department.
Ms. Spurgeon-DeJohn joined the meeting
f. Operations & Regulatory Mgmt. Division update [Ken Kovensky]
Mr. Kovensky submitted the "Collier County October 2020 Monthly Statistics " which outlined the
building plan and land development review activities for the period. The following was noted during
his report:
o Permit applications have increased for the period year over year and electronic submittals make
up 80 percent ofthe applications.
o The Division continues to address Staffing needs to ensure adequate service levels are met
given the number ofjob bankers available has declined.
. The contract for CityView expires on November 30th and Staff has negotiated a renewal for the
service.
Mr. Mulhere joined the meeting
Mr. French queried if the Committee has any or major issues with CityView given it is up for
renewal. He noted any concems would have to be addressed over the long term given the process
involved in making changes to the County process if new software was involved. In addition, he
sought a recommendation on the proposed contract as he is submitting it to the BCC for approval.
The Committee noted any major change in service would require the users to leam a new system
which could be problematic. It would be beneficial to perform a survey for the Committee or certain
users to determine any issues which may want to be addressed to ensure the system functions as well
as intended.
Mr. Brooker moved to support execution of the contract as presented by Staff' Second by Mr.
Foley. Carried unanimouslY 14 - 0.
The following was noted during Committee discussions:
o Staff continues to address processing times for applications which are currently not at the
intended standard due to staffing issues.
o The Department has expended approximately $40,000 - $50,000 for COVID protections in the
building which has paid for from Fund 113.
r The poii.y for framing inspections has changed and they will not be allowed on the same day
as ellctriCal, AIC o. plu-bing given at times, the changes required during these trade
inspections impact the framing of the structure'
November 4. 2020
g. Development Review Division Update [Matt Mcl-eanl
Mr. Mclean reported:
o The County is receiving complaints on dust control on projects and parties should ensure they
have adequate measure on site to control the emissions.. Projects under construction need to ensure their erosion control measures are in place due to
recent stormwater runoff issues brought to Stafls attention.. Right-of-Way Permits require 3 levels ofinspections (24 hour notification prior to start, a
courtesy in progress and the final) and some parties are skipping the first two and requesting
final inspection which tends to be problematic as changes may be required and the asphalt and
concrete has already been installed and needs to be removed.
. Recent events have led to issues whereby the Florida Department ofEnvironmental
Protection's requirements for wetlands (which is binding) for single family home construction
sites differs from the County. Staffhas been instructed to obtain a clearance from FDEP or a
consultant on these type projects where wetlands are involved.
h. Zoning Division Update
Mr. Frantz reported the Division continues to address Staffing issues and response times for
applications submittals is under review.
The Committee noted it may be beneJicial to provide a brief wfitten synopsis after any meelings held
with clients to review applications.
Mr. Mitchell left the meeting
7, New Business
a. State Certified Voluntary Renewal
Mr. Kovensky and Mr. French discussed the process for renewing State Certified licenses, noting it
is under review as this year concems have been expressed by applicants.
This review includes potentially eliminating the provisions ola driver license and determining if the
City View platform may be used as a data base for information (proof of insurance, etc.) and other
measures which may streamline the process.
b. Building Code adoption ordinance, effective 1213112020 - [Jonathan Walshl
Mr. Walsh presented proposed Ordinance formalty adopting the 2020 Building Code noting:
' One major change is the addition ofa wind speed map separating Category 3 and 4 storms.o Althou8h there have been no changes to the exemptions, they have been clarified as they apply
to all structures including commercial uses.o The item is anticipated to be heard by the County Commissioners and he requested the
Committee provide a recommendation on the proposed Ordinance.
Mr- Mulhere moved lo recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the Ordinance asproposed by Slaff. Second blt Mn Valle. Carried unanimously 14 _ 0.
Mr Dunnavant left the meeting
c. Changes to the Building Code _ ponathan Walshl
Mr. Walsh provided a handout outlining the following updates to the Code:. Thresholdlnspections.
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Novembcr 4,2020
o Exterior wall covering in-progress inspections.
. Soffits.
o Roof, Mitigation.
o Ultimate Design Wind Speed, Vult for Risk Category
. Maximum Floor Area Allowance Per Occupancy.
o Pool Equipment Below Flood Level.
. Solar Panels.
o Underlayment.
Old Business
None
Committee Member Comments
Chairman Varian noted any Committee Member who abstained
necessary forms with the County.
Adjourn
Future Meeting Dates
December 2,2020 - 3:00 pm
January 6,2021 - 3:00 pm
February 3,,2021- 3:00 pm
IV Buildings and Other Structures.
from voting on an action should file the
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the order of
the Chair at 5:04 P.M.
COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPⅣIENT SERⅥCES
ADVISORY COⅣIⅣIITTEE
Chairman, William Varian
These Minutes were approved by the Board/Chairman o" &lZlaO, as presented flor as amended6