DSAC Agenda 09/01/2021
Development Services Advisory
Committee
Meeting
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
3:00 pm
2800 N. Horseshoe Dr.
Naples, FL 34104
Growth Management Department
Conference Room 609/610
If you have any questions or wish to meet with
staff, please contact
Trish Mill at 252-8214
For more information, please contact Trish Mill at (239) 252-8214 or Patricia.Mill@colliercountyfl.gov
Development Services Advisory Committee
Agenda
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
3:00 pm
2800 N. Horseshoe Dr., Naples, FL 34104
Growth Management Building, Conference Rooms 609/610
NOTICE:
Persons wishing to speak on any Agenda item will receive up to three (3) minutes unless the Chairman adjusts the
time. Speakers are required to fill out a “Speaker Registration Form”, list the topic they wish to address and hand it
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direct questions to the speaker.
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conduct any personal business. All parties participating in the public meeting are to observe Roberts Rules of Order
and wait to be recognized by the Chairman. Please speak one at a time and into the microphone so the Hearing
Reporter can record all statements being made.
1. Call to order - Chairman
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes:
a. DSAC Meeting – August 4, 2021
4. Public Speakers
5. Staff Announcements/Updates
a. Code Enforcement Division – [Mike Ossorio]
b. Public Utilities Department – [Eric Fey or designee]
c. Growth Management Dept. Transportation Engineering Division – [Jay Ahmad or designee]
d. Collier County Fire Review – [Shar Beddow or Shawn Hanson, Assistant Chief, Fire Marshal]
e. North Collier Fire Review – [Chief Sean Lintz or Deputy Director Daniel Zunzunegui]
f. Operations & Regulatory Mgmt. Division – [Ken Kovensky]
g. Development Review Division – [Jaime Cook]
h. Zoning Division – [Anita Jenkins or Mike Bosi]
For more information, please contact Trish Mill at (239) 252-8214 or Patricia.Mill@colliercountyfl.gov
6. New Business
7. Old Business
8. Committee Member Comments
9. Adjourn
FUTURE MEETING DATES:
October 6, 2021 – 3:00 pm
November 3, 2021 – 3:00 pm
December 1, 2021 – 3:00 pm
August 4, 2021
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MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, August 4, 2021
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 County 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
Clay Brooker
Chris Mitchell
Robert Mulhere
Mario Valle
Norman Gentry
Marco Espinar
Laura Spurgeon-DeJohn
Jeremy Sterk
Jeff Curl
John English
Mark McLean
ALSO PRESENT: Patricia Mill, Operations Analyst/Staff Liaison
Eric Fey, Sr. Project Manager, Public Utilities
Michael Ossorio, Director, Code Enforcement Division
Rich Long, Director, Plans Review and Inspections
Ken Kovensky, Director, Operations and Regulatory Management
Jamie Cook, Director, Development Review
Josh Lenio, Operations Supervisor
Danny Condomina, Sr. Operation Analyst
Lorraine Lantz, Transportation Planning
Mike Sawyer, Transportation Planning
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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 Department.
1. Call to Order - Chairman
Chairman Varian called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. A quorum consisting of 15 Members was
convened.
2. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Curl moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Espinar. Carried unanimously 15 - 0.
3. Approval of Minutes
a. DSAC Meeting – June 2, 2021
Mr. Curl moved to approve the minutes of the June 2, 2021 meeting as presented. Second by Mr.
Valle. Carried unanimously 15 - 0.
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 June 22, – July 21,
2021 Highlights” for informational purposes noting:
That Community sweeps were recently held in Golden Gate City Naples and Immokalee.
The Division participated with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office in an eviction proceeding
for a residence being utilized for drug activity.
The request for lien searches remains high and code cases reached 755 average the past 2
months.
The Division continues to deal with personnel issues.
New legislation passed that prohibits code enforcement officers from investigating
complaints filed by anonymous parties.
The material processing activity at the corner of Davis Blvd. and Santa Barbara Blvd. is an
allowed use, however a violation has been issued related to silt fence requirements.
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 informational purposes. He noted:
That the response times for availability letters and deviation letters continues to improve.
Responses to FDEP requests are steady and an outside vendor is helping facilitate the
activity.
The Board of County Commissioners adopted the amendments to the Utility Standards
Manual (Ordinances 2021-24 and 2021-153) with some changes in response to input from
the County Attorney. The changes become effective July 20, 2021.
Personnel issues continue to be addressed including dealing with the Human Resources
Department on re-classifications of positions.
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The wastewater and water study for Golden Gate continues with a focus on the potential for
upgrades to the plant to provide expanded services to Golden Gate City at some point in the
future.
c. Growth Management Department/Transportation Engineering and/or Planning – [Jay Ahmad
or designee]
Lorraine Lantz, Transportation Planning provided updates on the following projects:
Immokalee Road Corridor Study – the BCC will meet in September to review the study which
encompasses the area from Livingston Road to Logan Blvd. An overpass is recommended for
Livingston Road, a diverging diamond at the I75 interchange and continuous flow intersection at
Logan Blvd.
Randall Blvd/Immokalee Road - the design contract for the project has been awarded.
Traffic Impact Study – updates to the Traffic Impact Study and changes being made to the Access
Management Classifications.
Mr. Sawyer provided the “Collier County Transportation Services Division Access Management
Classification” and “Collier County Transportation Services Division Roadway Capacity Table” for
informational purposes. He noted that the BCC will be reviewing the documents in October.
Mr. Mulhere noted that consideration should be given allowing applicants the option to submit the
Traffic Impact Study (TIS) at later time while other reviews are ongoing given it is a time-
consuming endeavor – Mr. Sawyer noted he doesn’t think the TIS is required at time of first
application submittal as it is reviewed independently.
d. County Fire Review update – [Shar Beddow and/or Shawn Hanson]
None
e. North Naples Fire Review update – [Capt. Sean Lintz or Daniel Zunzunegui]
Mr. Zunzunegui reported:
That June saw 1000 plan reviews and Staff has been approved for overtime work to help
meet deadlines.
687 building plan reviews were conducted in July with a 5 day turn around.
There were 32 site plan reviews in July with a 4 – 7 day turn around.
Inspections are at one day and video inspections are being reinstituted due the status of the
pandemic.
Codes have been amended to allow certain contractors to design changes in building
sprinkler systems for those systems with 249 sprinklers or fewer.
f. Operations & Regulatory Mgmt. Division update [Ken Kovensky]
Connie Thomas reported that the process for regulating special event permits was streamlined via a
collaborative effort from parties including input from the zoning and fire departments.
Mr. Kovensky submitted the “Collier County July 21, 2021Monthly Statistics” which outlined the
building plan and land development review activities. The following was noted during his report:
That the Department’s been busy with over 6,500 applications filed in July and 4,800 in June
They continue to deal with Staffing issues in the Department.
Members should coordinate any items needing to be placed on the meeting Agenda with Ms.
Mill.
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Staff intends to begin distributing meeting packets to Members electronically in lieu of the
current practice of issuing paper copies.
g. Development Review Division update [Jamie Cook]
Jamie Cook new Director of Development Review provided the update noting that the Division
remains busy with site development plan and building permit reviews.
h. Zoning Division Update [Anita Jenkins or Designee]
None
6. New Business
a. Minor updates to the County’s vacation policies and procedures [Development Review]
Ms. Cook reported that the policies and procedures for vacating right of ways was updated including
grammar changes and requiring the property owner to submit an affidavit when filing the
application.
Mr. Mulhere expressed concern on the language in Section C.2.G requiring letters to be obtained
from users of, or those adjacent to the right-of-way noting that it may be a cumbersome process and
may be subject to non-responses. Consideration should be given requiring some type of certified
notification to the owners in question, so they are aware of the change and raise issues if they so
choose.
Staff noted that the section in question states such letters “may” (as opposed to “shall”) include
those parties listed in the Section and may not be a requirement in certain cases.
b. Expired permits and steps for owners to resolve [Building Permit Review & Inspection]
Mr. Long and Mr. Lenio provided an update on the Division’s endeavor to close out existing
permits, they noted:
That initially, 120,000 expired permits were identified with the current number being reduced
to 70,000 through efforts of Staff.
Identifying the open permits includes a review of newly submitted applications to determine
if there are any duplicate permits open for the proposed activity.
If a change of contractor is required for the expired permit, the expired permit must be closed
out and the owner must reapply for a new one which will reference the old one for code
purposes.
Many of the expired permits are single trade applications such as those for HVAC
contractors, etc.
Owner education on permits is an important function so they are aware the permits need to be
closed out with final inspections.
c. GMD public portal changes and self-issuing permits [Operations & Regulatory Management]
Mr. Condomina presented the PowerPoint “GMD Portal Changes” and provided an update on the
streamlining for self-issuing permits. The system is available to contractors only, not those seeking
owner builder permits and the permits are issued directly online.
Mr. Curl left at 4:28 p.m.
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d. Proposed amendments to the Land Development Code [Zoning]
i. LDCA-PL20210001033 – Limited Density Bonus Pool Allocation
LDC SECTION TO BE AMENDED
01.08.01 - Abbreviations
04.02.16 - Design Standards for Development in the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Redevelopment
Area
10.02.15 - Requirements for Mixed Use Projects within the Bayshore Gateway Triangle
Redevelopment Area
10.03.06 - Public Notice and Required Hearings for Land Use Petitions
Presenters: Eric Johnson, Principal Planner and Marina Guirguis of Johnson Engineering
The proposed amendment updates LDC section 4.02.16 by creating limited bonus density pool
allocation provisions for the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area (BGTRA). The
bonus density pool allocation program, which grants additional dwelling units to qualifying
projects, was originally established in 2006.
Mr. Johnson reported that the proposed amendment was reviewed by Land Development
Review Subcommittee on June 15th and they recommended approval with changes. Following
the meeting, Staff made the changes as recommended and included with the information
submitted to the Committee today. There is a companion Growth Management Plan amendment
for the item which was approved by the BCC on July 13th.
Mr. Mulhere reported that the proposed amendment creates a process to replenish the density
pool for the area and now incorporates smaller size properties into the program. The program
provides incentives for redevelopment of the area and the Subcommittee did review the proposed
amendment and recommended approval with changes.
Mr. Mulhere moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed
amendment subject to the changes recommended by the Land Development Review
Subcommittee. Second by Mr. Foley. Carried unanimously 13 – 0. Ms. Spurgeon-DeJohn
abstained.
Mr. Brooker noted that it may be beneficial for the Committee to review any proposed Growth
Management Plan changes in relation to a specific Land Development Code amendment given
the items are related to each other.
ii. LDCA-PL20210001222 – Bayshore Updates
LDC SECTION TO BE AMENDED
01.08.02 - Definitions
2.03.07 - Overlay Zoning Districts
4.02.16 - Design Standards for Development in the Bayshore Gateway Triangle
Redevelopment Area
10.02.15 - Requirements for Mixed Use Projects within the Bayshore Gateway Triangle
Redevelopment Area
10.03.06 - Public Notice and Required Hearings for Land Use Petitions
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Presenters: Eric Johnson, Principal Planner and Marina Guirguis of Johnson Engineering
The proposed amendment updates multiple LDC sections for the uses and standards for
properties located within the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area (BGTRA).
Ms. Guirguis noted that the proposed amendment includes renaming the overlay area to
eliminate confusion, changes to access, screening and parking requirements, etc.
Mr. Mulhere noted that the Land Development Review Subcommittee reviewed the proposed
amendment and recommended it be approved.
Mr. Mulhere moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed
amendment as presented by Staff. Second by Mr. McLean. Carried unanimously 13 – 0. Ms.
Spurgeon-DeJohn abstained.
7. Old Business
None
8. Committee Member Comments
None
9. Adjourn
Next Meeting Dates
September 1, 2021 – 3:00 p.m.
October 6, 2021 – 3:00 p.m.
November 3, 2021 – 3:00 p.m.
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the order
of the Chair at 4:40 P.M.
COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
_____________________________________________
Chairman, William Varian
These Minutes were approved by the Board/Chairman on ______________________________________,
as presented ______________, or as amended _____________.
July 22, 2021 – August 21, 2021 Code Cases by Category
This report reflects monthly data from July 22, 2021 – August 21, 2021
Code Enforcement Division Monthly Report
July 22, 2021 – August 21, 2021 Highlights
• Cases opened: 702
• Cases closed due to voluntary compliance: 501
• Property inspections: 2873
• Lien searches requested: 1330
Trends
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300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21
853
889
787
650 620
712
617
732
809
755 761 702
Cases Opened Per Month
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500
1000
1500
2000
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3500
Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21
3011
3325
3010
2103
2542 2596
2416
2863
3198
2780
3012 2873
Code Inspections Per Month
July 22, 2021 – August 21, 2021 Code Cases by Category
This report reflects monthly data from July 22, 2021 – August 21, 2021
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2020 2021
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2819
4196
2778
Origin of Case
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Bayshore Immokalee
36 78
1502
2282 CRA
Case Opened
Monthly
July 22, 2021 – August 21, 2021 Code Cases by Category
This report reflects monthly data from July 22, 2021 – August 21, 2021
Case Type Common Issues Associated with Case Type
Accessory Use – Fence permits, fence maintenance, canopies, shades, guesthouse renting etc.
Animals – Prohibited animals, too many animals, etc.
Commercial - Shopping carts
Executive Order – Emergency/Executive Mask Order 2020-06
Land Use – Prohibited land use, roadside stands, outdoor storage, synthetic drugs, zoning issues, etc.
Noise - Construction, early morning landscaping, bar or club, outdoor bands, etc.
Nuisance Abatement – Litter, grass overgrowth, waste container pits, exotics, etc.
Occupational Licensing – Home occupation violations, no business tax receipts, kenneling. etc.
Parking Enforcement - Parking within public right-of-way, handicap parking, etc.
Property Maintenance - Unsanitary conditions, no running water, green pools, structure in disrepair, etc.
Protected Species - Gopher Tortoise, sea turtles lighting, bald eagles, etc.
Right of Way - Construction in the public right-of-way, damaged culverts, obstruction to public right-of-way, etc.
Signs - No sign permits, illegal banners, illegal signs on private property, etc.
Site Development -Building permits, building alterations, land alterations, etc.
Temporary Land Use - Special events, garage sales, promotional events, sidewalk sales, etc.
Vegetation Requirements – Tree maintenance, sight distance triangle, tree pruning, land clearing, landfill, preserves, etc.
Vehicles - License plates invalid, inoperable vehicles, grass parking, RV parking, other vehicle parking etc.
Animals
2%Accessory Use
1%Land Use
9%Noise
2%
Nuisance Abatement
39%
Occupational Licensing
1%
Parking Enforcement
4%
Property Maintenance
9%
Right of Way
5%
Signs
3%
Site Development
8%
Vehicles
13%
Vegetation Requirements
3%
Snipe Signs
2%
June 22, 2021 – July 21, 2021 Code Cases by Category
This report reflects monthly data from June 22, 2021 – July 21, 2021
Case Type Common Issues Associated with Case Type`
Accessory Use – Fence permits, fence maintenance, canopies, shades, guesthouse renting etc.
Animals – Prohibited animals, too many animals, etc.
Commercial - Shopping carts
Executive Order – Emergency/Executive Mask Order 2020-06
Land Use – Prohibited land use, roadside stands, outdoor storage, synthetic drugs, zoning issues, etc.
Noise - Construction, early morning landscaping, bar or club, outdoor bands, etc.
Nuisance Abatement – Litter, grass overgrowth, waste container pits, exotics, etc.
Occupational Licensing – Home occupation violations, no business tax receipts, kenneling. etc.
Parking Enforcement - Parking within public right-of-way, handicap parking, etc.
Property Maintenance - Unsanitary conditions, no running water, green pools, structure in disrepair, etc.
Protected Species - Gopher Tortoise, sea turtles lighting, bald eagles, etc.
Right of Way - Construction in the public right-of-way, damaged culverts, obstruction to public right-of-way,tc.
Signs - No sign permits, illegal banners, illegal signs on private property, etc.
Site Development -Building permits, building alterations, land alterations, etc.
Temporary Land Use - Special events, garage sales, promotional events, sidewalk sales, etc.
Vegetation Requirements – Tree maintenance, sight distance triangle, tree pruning, land clearing, landfill, preserves, etc.
Vehicles - License plates invalid, inoperable vehicles, grass parking, RV parking, other vehicle parking etc.
May 22, 2021 – June 21, 2021 Code Cases by Category
This report reflects monthly data from May 22, 2021 – June 21, 2021
Case Type Common Issues Associated with Case Type
Accessory Use – Fence permits, fence maintenance, canopies, shades, guesthouse renting etc.
Animals – Prohibited animals, too many animals, etc.
Commercial - Shopping carts
Executive Order – Emergency/Executive Mask Order 2020-06
Land Use – Prohibited land use, roadside stands, outdoor storage, synthetic drugs, zoning issues, etc.
Noise - Construction, early morning landscaping, bar or club, outdoor bands, etc.
Nuisance Abatement – Litter, grass overgrowth, waste container pits, exotics, etc.
Occupational Licensing – Home occupation violations, no business tax receipts, kenneling. etc.
Parking Enforcement - Parking within public right-of-way, handicap parking, etc.
Property Maintenance - Unsanitary conditions, no running water, green pools, structure in disrepair, etc.
Protected Species - Gopher Tortoise, sea turtles lighting, bald eagles, etc.
Right of Way - Construction in the public right-of-way, damaged culverts, obstruction to public right-of-way,tc.
Signs - No sign permits, illegal banners, illegal signs on private property, etc.
Site Development -Building permits, building alterations, land alterations, etc.
Temporary Land Use - Special events, garage sales, promotional events, sidewalk sales, etc.
Vegetation Requirements – Tree maintenance, sight distance triangle, tree pruning, land clearing, landfill, preserves, etc.
Vehicles - License plates invalid, inoperable vehicles, grass parking, RV parking, other vehicle parking etc.
Animals
1%Accessory Use
2%
Land Use
9%
Noise
1%
Nuisance Abatement
32%
Occupational Licensing
2%Parking Enforcement
6%
Property Maintenance
8%
Right of Way
6%
Signs
2%
Site Development
8%
Vehicles
20%
Vegetation Requirements
3%
Public Utilities Department
Engineering and Project Management Division
1 1
4 1 1 1
12
21 20
26
14
1921
65
33 34
42
27
9
18
11
18
14
16
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 RequestsBusiness DaysResponse Time - Letters of Availability
Requests Completed Minimum Average Maximum Requests Received
Public Utilities Department
Engineering and Project Management Division
0.8
3.1
1.2
0.4 0.5 0.4
0.6
1.6
3.7
3.5
5.0
1.3
14
9
22
24
22
14
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 RequestsBusiness DaysResponse Time - Utility Deviations
Requests Completed Sufficiency Review Time Substantive Review Time Requests Received
Public Utilities Department
Engineering and Project Management Division
8
14
10
15
17
10
8
13
24
10
11
4
6
10
4
4
1
1
5
11
3
10
13
16
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 RequestsBusiness DaysResponse Time - FDEP Permits
Requests Completed Initial Review Time Revision Review Time Director Approval Time Requests Received