Agenda 12/08/2020 Item #16A28 (LDC Amendment waiving the nighttime hearing)12/08/2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to hear a Land Development Code Amendment at two regularly scheduled
daytime hearings and waive the nighttime hearing requirement.
OBJECTIVE: To waive the requirement to hold a nighttime hearing and present to the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) a Land Development Code (LDC) amendment at two regularly scheduled
daytime hearings on January 12, 2021, and January 26, 2021.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Golden Gate City Sub-Element of the Golden Gate Area Master Plan
(GGAMP) was adopted on September 24, 2019. This LDC amendment creates the Golden Gate Parkway
Overlay District (GGPOD), which serves to implement the following policies of the GGAMP:
Policy 2.1.3
Within two years, Collier County shall create development standards t o guide the transformation
of Golden Gate Parkway and the Activity Center into destinations that are convenient, pleasant
and safe for pedestrians and cyclists, and maintain strong connections to transit service.
Policy 2.1.5
Collier County shall discourage new land uses along Golden Gate Parkway and within the
Activity Center that impede pedestrian activity and are solely auto-oriented, such as car washes,
storage facilities, auto dealerships and drive throughs. Land development regulations will be
initiated within two years to ensure compatibility of auto-oriented uses within the pedestrian
environment.
Policy 2.2.2
Within two years of adoption, Collier County shall initiate a community renewal plan to include
economic development strategies, urban design schemes, and infrastructure improvements.
Renewal plans shall be in concert with the vision of Golden Gate City and promote vibrant
urbanism, improve aesthetics and support walkability.
Policy 2.2.3
Within two years of adoption, Collier County shall initiate the involvement of Golden Gate City
residents and business owners to consider amendments to the Land Development Code to support
and implement residential and commercial redevelopment and renewal initiatives. Amendments
shall include incentives for remodeling and renovation by creating criteria and standards for
variances and/or deviations.
One main facet of the GGPOD is to incentivize redevelopment within the Golden Gate community by
proposing new multi-family uses on parcels where they are not currently permitted. Also, new
manufacturing uses are proposed in the GGPOD-AC, consistent with what was adopted in the GGAMP.
These manufacturing uses are not allowed under the current zoning or existing overlay districts. In order
to be allowed in the GGPOD-AC, operators will need to demonstrate compliance with the new design
standards that have been specifically drafted for them. Lastly, the GGPOD introduces new development
standards that are aimed at promoting vibrant urbanism, improving aesthetics, and supporting walkability,
which is consistent with Policies 2.2.2 and 2.1.3 of the GGAMP.
Since this LDC amendment includes a proposed change to the list of permitted and conditional uses on
lands that potentially can be greater than 10 acres, LDC sectio n 10.03.06 K requires two Board hearings
with at least one hearing held after 5:00 p.m. on a weekday. However, the Board may elect to conduct the
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hearing at another time of day by a supermajority vote. If the Board elects not to waive the night hearing,
one of the proposed hearings will need to occur after 5:00 p.m.
The Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC) unanimously recommended approval of this LDC
amendment (LDCA-PL20190001927) at a nighttime hearing on Thursday, October 8, 2020. At the
hearing, no members of the public objected, and two members expressed support of the amendment. The
public had their opportunity to voice their concerns at the nighttime CCPC hearing. The CCPC
unanimously recommended approval of the amendment, and there were no public objectors; therefore, it
is staff's opinion that no further nighttime hearings are necessary.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are no fiscal impacts associated with this action.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this
action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires an affirmative
vote of four to waive the night-time hearing. (HFAC)
RECOMMENDATION: To hold two regularly scheduled daytime hearings on January 12, 2021, and
January 26, 2021. This option waives the night meeting requirement as provided for in LDC section
10.03.06 K.
Prepared by: Eric Johnson, Principal Planner, Zoning Division
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.A.28
Doc ID: 13931
Item Summary: Recommendation to hear a Land Development Code Amendment at two
regularly scheduled daytime hearings and waive the nighttime hearing requirement.
Meeting Date: 12/08/2020
Prepared by:
Title: Planner, Principal – Zoning
Name: Eric Johnson
10/14/2020 1:58 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager - Planning – Zoning
Name: Ray Bellows
10/14/2020 1:58 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Growth Management Department Judy Puig Level 1 Reviewer Completed 10/14/2020 2:21 PM
Zoning Jeremy Frantz Additional Reviewer Completed 11/09/2020 1:42 PM
Zoning Anita Jenkins Additional Reviewer Completed 11/09/2020 4:47 PM
Growth Management Department James C French Deputy Department Head Review Completed 11/09/2020 5:59 PM
Growth Management Department Thaddeus Cohen Department Head Review Completed 11/10/2020 2:32 PM
County Attorney's Office Heidi Ashton-Cicko Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 11/10/2020 3:10 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 11/10/2020 4:13 PM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Zautcke Additional Reviewer Completed 11/10/2020 4:40 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Additional Reviewer Completed 11/12/2020 8:24 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 11/25/2020 2:08 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 12/08/2020 9:00 AM
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