Backup Documents 03/09/2021 Item # 9A Davies Objection Letter - GGPOD - Item #9A
2375 Tamiami Trail N., Ste 306
Naples, FL 34103
Noel J. Davies, Esq.
239.216.2792
Noel.Davies@DaviesDuke.com
www.DaviesDuke.com
Offices: Naples, Fort Myers
March 2, 2021
VIA EMAIL ONLY
Commissioner Penny Taylor, Chairperson Commissioner William L. McDaniel, Jr., Vice Chairman
Board of County Commissioners Board of County Commissioners
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303
Naples, FL 34112 Naples, FL 34112
Penny.Taylor@colliercountyfl.gov Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov
Commissioner Rick LoCastro Commissioner Andy Solis, Esq.
Board of County Commissioners Board of County Commissioners
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303
Naples, FL 34112 Naples, FL 34112
Rick.LoCastro@colliercountyfl.gov Andy.Solis@colliercountyfl.gov
Commissioner Burt L. Saunders
Board of County Commissioners
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303
Naples, FL 34112
Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov
Re: Golden Gate Parkway Overlay District
Objection from Adversely Affected Property Owners – Park East Office Condominium
Association
Dear Esteemed Commissioners:
This Firm has been retained by the Park East Office Condominium Association, which includes
the nine (9) PUD property owners mentioned at the First Reading of Item 9.A. (previously Item 17.B.
on Summary Agenda) regarding the Golden Gate Parkway Overlay District (the “Overlay”) at your
Board of County Commissioners meeting on February 23, 2021. You’ll recall that there was a
unanimous motion passed approving the subject item to Second Reading with one significant caveat:
removing my client from the subject Overlay.
During the First Reading, there were multiple mentions of what my client thought about the
Overlay and whether they were in attendance at the First Reading. My client has been fully aware of the
proposed Overlay since its genesis and has been tracking its progress through the County process with
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anticipation and excitement. They absolutely support the Overlay and were shocked and frankly
disturbed to find out that the Commission is now considering excluding them from the Overlay.
My client has invested significant time and money in their properties as evidenced by the
photographs shared at the First Reading. Nonetheless, they are now being unfairly and improperly
singled out by their contemplated exclusion from the expanded set of property rights granted by the
Overlay. Respectfully, Commissioners, this Firm has been authorized to pursue my client’s property
rights to the fullest extent of the law. Accordingly, please allow this correspondence to serve as my
client’s strenuous objection to being excluded from the Overlay.
For the avoidance of any doubt, my client supports and applauds the County for its efforts on the
Overlay and does, in fact, want to be included. I have spoken with the assigned Principal Planner, Eric
Johnson, regarding this matter and have also reached out to Ms. Tuff, President of the Golden Gate Civic
Association (copied on this correspondence). I plan to attend the Second Reading of this item at your
meeting on March 9, 2021 to further assert my client’s objection on the record. Should you have any
questions or concerns in advance of your March 9th meeting, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank
you.
Respectfully,
DAVIES DUKE, PLLC
Noel J. Davies, Esq.
cc (via email only):
County Attorney Jeff Klatzkow (JeffKlatzkow@colliergov.net);
County Manager Leo Ochs (MaryJo.Brock@colliercountyfl.gov);
Kaydee Tuff, President, Golden Gate Civic Association (secretary@goldengateisgreat.com);
Heidi Ashton-Cicko (Heidi.Ashton@colliercountyfl.gov);
Anita Jenkins (Anita.Jenkins@colliercountyfl.gov);
Jeremy Frantz (Jeremy.Frantz@colliercountyfl.gov);
Eric Johnson (Eric.Johnson@colliercountyfl.gov);
Keith Tompkins (keith@camnaples.com).