DSAC Minutes 12/02/2020December 2. 2020
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COLINTY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, December 2,2020
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 Counry Growth Management
Department Building, Conference Room #609/610, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples,
Florida, with the following members present:
Chairman: William J. Varian
Vice Chairman: Blair Foley
David Dunnavant
James E. Boughton (Excused)
Clay Brooker
Chris Mitchell
Robert Mulhere
Mario Valle
Norman Gentry (Zoom)
Marco Espinar (Excused)
Laura Spurgeon DeJohn
Jeremy Sterk (Zoom)
Jeff Curl
John English (Excused)
Mark Mclean (Excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Jamie French, Deputy Department Head
Patricia Mill, Operations Analyst, Staff Liaison
Eric Fey, Sr. project Manager, public Utilities
Mike Ossorio, Director, Code Enforcement Division
Jon Walsh, Chief Building Inspector
Rich Long, Director, plans Review and Inspections
Jamie Cook, principal Environmental Specialist
December 2,2020
Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the audio recordingfrom
the Collier County Growth Management Department.
1. Call to Order - Chairman
Chairman Varian called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Mr. Mulhere moved to allow the Members on Zoom to porticipate in the meeting due to an
extraordinary circumstance. Second by Mr. Brooker. Carried unanimously 9 - 0.
2. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Curl moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Valle. Canied unanimously l0 - 0.
3. Approval of Minutes from November 4,2020 Meeting
Mr. Foley moved to approve the minutes of the November 4, 2020 meeting as presented. Second by Mr.
Curl. Canied unanimously 10 - 0.
Mr. Sterk joined the meeting at j: l0 p.m.
4. Public Speakers
None
5. Staff Announcements/Updates
a. Code Enforcement Division update - [Mike Ossorio]
Mr. Ossorio provided the report "Code Enforcement Division Monthly Report October 22 -
November 21, 2020 Highlights " for information purposes. He noted:o He continues to address staffing issues with new investigators hired and a search for 3 temp
workers.
o Staff continues to enforce the "mask order" with the complaints generated via public reporting
and at this point, appeals of the Citations are heard by the Special Magistrate.o Community cleanups and enforcement on the placement of life-style signs continues.o The Division has negotiated the release of fines and liens in the amount of approximately $4M.
b. 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 information purposes. He noted:o d response times by staff continue to improve.o A meeting was held with Growth Management Division staff to review avenues to streamline
responses to the requests.o d purchase order with Stantec has been executed to assist staff in their duties.o A subcommittee meeting will be held later in December to review changes to the Utility
Standards Manual and Utilities Acceptance Ordinance.
c' Growth Management Department/Transportation Engineering and/or planning - [Jay Ahmador designeel
None
d. county Fire Review update - [shar Beddow and/or shawn Hanson]
December 2.2020
Ms. Beddow reported tumaround times are as follows: Building Plan review 2 days; Site Plan
reviews-2days;Inspections-lto2days. The 2020 Fire Marshall Skeet Shoot is scheduled for
December 5th with appropriate health safety measures given the pandemic.
e. North Naples Fire Review update - [Capt. Sean Lintz or Daniel Zunzuneguil
Mr. Zunzunegui reported tumaround times are as follows: Building Plan review - 2 days; Site Plan
reviews - 2 days; Inspections - 1 day. He noted:
. Staff continues to utilize video inspections when possible.
o Staff continues to review avenues to streamline their processes.
r A lree COVID- 19 antibody screening will be available on December 1 l th at their headquarters
building.
f. Operations & Regulatory Mgmt. Division update [Ken Kovensky]
Mr. Long submitted the "Collier County November 2020 Monthly Statistics" which outlined the
building plan and land development review activities. He noted business remains steady averaging
950 inspections daily and measures were taken to shorten the "intake time" at the facility.
g. Development Review Division update [Matt Mcl.ean]
Ms. Cook reported
r The process for wetlands reviews for single family housing permits has been updated and if the
wetlands are located on the opposite side of a disturbed area, the permit will be approved. If
there are wetlands in the vicinity ofan area proposed for disturbance, a review by FDEP is
required. A meeting is scheduled with FDEP (Florida Department of Environmental
Protection) on December 1 to review the process moving forward.r Staff is brining an item before the BCC (Board of County Commissioners) regarding the
Easement Use Agreement whereby replacement of like to like equipment will be
"grandfathered." A recommendation on the item may be provided by the Development
Advisory Services Committee if they so desire.
Mr- Foley moved to supporl slaff s recommendation lo *grandfather" the replacement of ,,like to
like" equipment under the County's Easement (Jse Agreement including not requiring a longform,
shortform or anyfeefor the change our. second by Mn Curl. canied ananimousty 11 - 0.
h. Zoning Division Update [Anita Jenkins or Designeel
Ms. Jenkins reported:
o Staffing issues continue to be addressed to ensure service remains at an acceptable level.o Staff is looking at the process to determine any improvements which may be made to improve
the operation.
o Based on recent Growth Management plan amendments, Land Development code
amendments will be brought forth for Subcommittee review in the near future.
6. New Business
a. New building code substantial improvement 507o rule affecting any structure that does not meetbase plus I foot - requested by Bill Varian [Jonathan Walshl
Mr. Walsh reported:
December 2,2020
Improvements to structures in the floodplain greater than 50 percent of the appraised value of
the building require compliance of the entire structure in accordance with current floodplain
regulations.
The County's policy requires building valuation being determined by the County's or private
appraisal.
Ifan applicant goes though the permit process and closes out a permit for proposed work, any
new permit application requires a new appraisal whereby the building may be improved up to
50 percent ofthe new value without triggering compliance with current regulations.
This avenue for phasing work is more problematic when a substantial improvement is required
due to damage to the structue as opposed to a voluntary renovation.
b. Paperless permit project timeline update and Self Issuance Permits IDanny Condomina]
Mr. Condomina presented the PowerPoint " Paperless Permit Project" and " Self Issuance Permits"
noting:
Staff continues to review process to ensure it is user friendly
The schedule for implementing Paperless permits is: Public Announcement - January 20,
2021; Customer Training March 2021; Drop off Date March22,202l utd EPR Hard date
Apri|20,2021.
A new format is being developed whereby licensed contractors may "selfissue" permits for
ce(ain activities such as residential "like to like" single and multi family water heaters, 1 - 2
family air conditioner replacements (under 5 ton), low voltage alarms, irrigation not located in
a public right of way, Code Enforcement Garage Sale permits, etc.
Inspections will still be required to complete the selfissuing permit process.
The Committee recommended lhe County consider adding pool healers/equipment for self issuing permits.
7. Old Business
Mr. French reported investigation is underway to determine any functions of the Development Review
Division which may be transferred to the Zoning Division to aid in improving the operation of the
Division.
He notified the Committee he is leaving the Growth Management Department to assume the position of
Director of the Public Services Department and the members thanked him for his service to the industry
and public over the years.
The Committee requesled slaif appear at afuture meeting to notdy them of any Departmental changes
which may occur as a result of Mn French vacating his position.
Committee Member Comments
None
Adjourn
Future Meeting Dates:
January 6,2021 - 3:00 p.m. (Cancelled)
February 3, 2021 - 3:00 p.m.
March 3,2021 - 3:00 p.m.
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There being no further business for the good ofthe CounoF,the meeting was adjourned by the order of
the Chair at 4:15p.m.
COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Chairman, William Varian
These Minutes were approved by the Board/Ch airman on 2 I Sf Zl , u, pr.r.n,"d u,/-, o. u.amended I - I5