CCLAAC Agenda 08/03/2022AGENDA
CONSERVATION COLLIER
LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
August 3, 2022, 1:00 P.M.
Commission Boardroom
W. Harmon Turner Building (Building “F”), Third Floor
All interested parties are invited to attend, and to register to speak. Individuals who would like to participate in
person must complete and submit a speaker form. Members of the public who would like to participate remotely,
should register HERE to fill out the online speaker registration form. Remote participation is provided as a courtesy
and is at the user’s risk. The County is not responsible for technical issues. Individuals who register online will
receive an email in advance of the public hearing detailing how they can participate remotely in this meeting. For
additional information about the meeting, please call Summer Araque at (239) 252-2979 or email to:
ConservationCollier@colliercountyfl.gov
1. Roll Call
A. Approval of CCLAAC Members attending the meeting remotely
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of July 6, 2022, Meeting Minutes
4. Coordinator Communications
A. Committee Member application(s)
B. Introduce new staff
C. BCC Items
D. Miscellaneous Items
5. Old Business
A. Acquisition Cycle 10 Purchase Agreements
1. Panther Walk parcels
a. Aguilar
b. Behnke
c. Burns
d. Joyce, D & J Naples Investors, LLC (2 pacrels)
e. Ortega – Guasb
f. Pena
g. Thommen
h. Wright
i. Zhuang
B. Acquisition Cycle 10 Updates
6. Subcommittee Reports
A. Lands Evaluation & Management – Chair, Bill Poteet – last meeting April 21, 2022; meeting
to be scheduled for August/September to address request by BCC to evaluate preserves
B. Outreach – Chair, Brittany Patterson-Weber – last meeting February 15, 2022
C. Ordinance Policy and Rules – Chair, Michele Lenhard - last meeting June 1, 2022
7. New Business
A. Initial Criteria Screening Report (ICSR) reviews
1. S & B Properties – Marco Island TPMA
2. South Terra Corp – Marco Island TPMA
3. VanCleave – Rivers Road Preserve TPMA
4. County Barn Land Trust – County Barn Road TPMA
5. Dr. Robert H. Gore III TPMA
6. Panther Walk TPMA
7. HHH Ranch TPMA
8. Northern Golden Gate Estates Scrub TPMA
B. Upcoming ISCs scheduled for September and October
C. Acquisition Cycle 11A Property Summary, Public Comments, and Ranking
The Committee will be taking Public Comments in advance of the Ranking. Public speakers may speak
on any or all of the properties on the Cycle 11A Property list:
1. H C & J S Adams Trust
2. Caracara Prairie Preserve Project (1 owner)
3. County Barn Land Trust
4. Dr. Robert H Gore II Preserve Project (4 owners)
5. HHH Ranch - Section 33 (4 owners)
6. Marco Island Parcels (4 owners)
7. Northern Golden Gate Estates Scrub (1 owner)
8. Panther Walk Preserve Project (4 owners)
9. Rivers Road Preserve Project (1 owner)
10. Multi-parcel Projects – Winchester Head and Red Maple Swamp
11. Preserve Expansion parcels – Panther Walk and Dr. Robert H. Gore III
12. Re-rank properties from Cycle 10 B-list
Per Ordinance 2019-03 and the Ranking Procedure: 1. We will rank properties A, B, or C.
2. Will prioritize the A properties with a 1, 2, or 3. 3. Then vote on the overall ranking results.
8. Chair and Committee Member Comments
9. Public General Comments
10. Staff Comments
11. Next Meeting – September 7, 2022
12. Adjourn
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Committee Members: Please notify Summer Araque at 252-2979 no later than noon Monday, August 1, 2022,
if you cannot attend this meeting or if you have a conflict and will abstain from voting on an agenda item.
July 6, 2022
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MINUTES OF THE CONSERVATION COLLIER LAND ACQUISITION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, July 6, 2022
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory
Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this
date at 1:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at Administrative Building “F”, 3rd Floor,
Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members
present:
CHAIRMAN: Bill Poteet
VICE CHAIRMAN: Michele Lenhard
Gary Bromley
Brittany Patterson-Weber
David Corban
Karyn Allman
Ron Clark
Rhys Watkins
(Vacancy)
ALSO PRESENT: Summer Araque, Conservation Collier Program Coordinator
Sally Ashkar, Assistant County Attorney
Mitchell Barazowksi, Environmental Specialist
Melissa Hennig, Environmental Specialist
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1. Roll Call
Chairman Poteet called the meeting to order at 1:00P.M. Roll call was taken and a quorum was
established with 8 Members present in the Boardroom.
Rhys Watkins was welcomed as a new Member of the Committee.
A. Approval of CCLAAC Members attending the meeting remotely
All Members were personally in attendance.
2. Approval of Agenda
Ms. Lenhard moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Ms. Patterson-Weber. Carried unanimously
8 – 0.
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes
A. June 1, 2022, Regular CCLAAC
Ms. Lenhard moved to approve the minutes of the June 1, 2022 subject to the following change:
• Paragraph 2, line 6 - from “Rich Blonna, Marco Island City Council noted the property
was taken of the market…” to “Rich Blonna, Marco Island City Council noted the
property was taken off the market…”
Second by Ms. Patterson-Weber. Carried unanimously 8 – 0.
B. June 13, 2022, Special CCLAAC
Ms. Lenhard moved to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2022 as presented. Second by Ms.
Patterson-Weber. Carried unanimously 8 – 0.
4. Old Business
A. Acquisition Cycle 10 Update
1. Moody – Agreement for Sale & Purchase
Ms. Araque presented the Executive Summary “Approve an Agreement for Sale and Purchase
for 59.79 acres under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, at a cost not to
exceed $514,700 (Moody-Crawford)” for consideration.
Ms. Patterson-Weber moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve an
Agreement for Sale and Purchase for 59.79 acres under the Conservation Collier Land
Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed $514,700 (Moody-Crawford). Second by Ms.
Lenhard. Carried unanimously 8 – 0.
2. Hussey – Agreement for Sale and Purchase
Ms. Araque presented the Executive Summary “Approve an Agreement for Sale and Purchase
for approximately 256 acres under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, at a
cost not to exceed $2,091,000 (HHH – Hussey)” for consideration.
Ms. Lenhard moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve an
Agreement for Sale and Purchase approximately 256 acres under the Conservation Collier
Land Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed $2,091,000 (HHH - Hussey).” Second by
Ms. Patterson-Weber. Carried unanimously 8 – 0.
3. Updates
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Ms. Araque reported 13 landowners in the Panther Walk Preserve Target Protection Area have
accepted the County’s offer to purchase their parcels and the Purchase and Sale agreements will be
brought forth to the Committee at the appropriate time.
During Committee discussions it was noted Staff will:
• Bring forth budget updates at the time of the quarterly ranking so the Committee is aware of
the status of the program’s funds available for purchase of lands.
• Investigate the feasibility of utilizing remote participation for Subcommittee meetings to
facilitate attendance by Members and the public.
B. Acquisition Cycle 11 Updates
Ms. Araque reported 32 applications have been received to date, mainly in relation to the
program’s Target Protection Areas.
5. New Business
A. Donation from Geddes Levenson and Alex Rubinsteyn through the South Florida Wildlands
Association (time certain after 3.B.)
Matthew Schwartz of the South Florida Wildlands Association introduced Alex Rubinsteyn who
was providing a donation through the Wildlands Association to Conservation Collier.
Mr. Rubinsteyn addressed the Committee noting $6,000 was raised via gifts during his wedding to
Geddes Levenson with the intention of donating the funds to the program for acquisition of a parcel
in the Rivers Road Preserve Target Protection Area. The concept arose from their dedication to
protection of wildlife in southern Florida including the Florida Panther. He hopes the activity will
spur other individuals, organizations, etc.to provide future donations to the program.
The Committee thanked the parties for their consideration.
B. Initial Criteria Screening Report (ICSR) reviews
1. Hugh Starnes – Caracara Prairie Preserve TPA
Ms. Hennig presented the “Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program Initial Screening
Report for the Starnes parcel is in the northwest portion of Collier County, FL in Section 19,
Township 46, Range 28 and Commission District 5” for consideration. She noted the property
received a score of 105 out of 400.
Speaker
Hugh Starnes noted the property has been utilized by Alico, Inc. as a trailer site for workers.
There is also a cattle pen on site for use by those operating the cattle lease on Caracara Prairie
Preserve. He hopes those activities may continue if the parcel is obtained by the County. There
is a drainage easement for the ditch on the property which provides stormwater relief for
Corkscrew Road.
Ms. Araque reported she would investigate the feasibility of the existing uses remaining active
after acquisition by the County.
2. Adams Trust
Mr. Barazowksi presented the “Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program Initial
Screening Report for the H C & J S Adams Trust” for consideration. He noted the parcel is
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4.34 acres and located northeast of Alligator Flag Preserve and the property received a score of
105 out of 400.
3. Annecy/Barfield – Marco Island TPA
Ms. Hennig presented the “Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program Initial Screening
Report for the Marco Island Target Mailing Area – Annecy/Barfield Parcels” for consideration.
She noted the property received a score of 207 out of 400 and the City of Marco Island and
many residents support acquisition of the parcels.
Speakers
Rosemary Tolliver, Audubon Eagle Watch noted the parcels are still on the open market and
have been the site of Bald Eagle fledglings this year.
Stefan Bolsen, Real Estate Broker for the properties noted the parcels are still for sale. A
party interested in purchasing the lots backed out due to the environmental requirements
associated with the property. The landowner is still interested in selling them to the County for
preservation purposes. A fence was installed along the roadway to help prevent the Gopher
Tortoises from entering the streets.
Rich Blonna, Marco Island City Council noted the property provides great opportunities for
passive recreation and walking paths. He expressed concern the property did not score higher
for recreation and vulnerability.
Brad Cornell, Audubon of the Western Everglades reported numerous volunteers assisted
with the installation of the fence which is an indication of the public support for acquisition of
the property. Recent surveys on the island indicate a large population with occupation of 2,700
burrows and a population estimate of 1,375 tortoises. He recommended the Australian Pines on
remain until a native species has taken their place to ensure the eagles continue to utilize the site
during the transition.
Meredith Budd, Florida Wildlife Federation stressed the importance of the Marco Island
properties and their Gopher Tortoise habitat. The habitat conflicts with urban land uses as they
are generally comprised of sandy soils and upland vegetation.
Ms. Henning noted the development of the scoring criteria are a tool used by the program, and
not the sole item used for determining the ranking of a parcel being considered for acquisition.
4. Chestnut – Marco Island TPA
Ms. Hennig presented the “Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program Initial Screening
Report for the Marco Island Target Mailing Area – Chestnut Parcel” for consideration. She
noted the property is located on Inlet Dr. approximately 0.6 miles north of Otter Mound
Preserve, is 0.53 acres in size and received a score of 253 out of 400.
Speakers
Rich Blonna, Marco Island City Council noted the parcel may have the potential for Gopher
Tortoise relocation.
Brad Cornell, Audubon of the Southern Everglades noted there are studies which are
ongoing or been completed on the island for the Gopher Tortoise including tracking and census
counts. Once concern of relocating Marco Island tortoises to central Florida locations is the
high mortality rate for the species due to the different environmental characteristic of the area.
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During Committee discussion it was noted there is the potential for expansion of the area should
the parcel be acquired as there are vacant lots abutting the property.
C. ISC reviews
1. S & B Properties – Marco Island TPA
Mr. Barazowksi presented the “Marco Island Target Mailing Area Initial Criteria Screening
Form” for the above referenced parcel. The property is located on Inlet Dr. approximately 0.2
miles northeast of Otter Mound Preserve.
The property satisfies 3 Initial Screening Criteria.
Ms. Patterson-Weber moved for the application to move forward in the acquisition process
and for Staff to prepare an Initial Criteria Screening Report. Second by Ms. Allman. Carried
unanimously 8 – 0.
2. South Terra Corp – Marco Island TPA
Mr. Barazowksi presented the “Marco Island Target Mailing Area Initial Criteria Screening
Form” for the above referenced parcel. The property is located on Caxambas Dr., with the
Cycle 10 A-list Agua Colina parcel on its northwest border and is approximately 0.2 miles east
of Otter Mound Preserve.
The property satisfies 4 Initial Screening Criteria.
Speaker
Rich Blonna, Marco Island City of Council noted the parcel is adjacent to the Agua Colina
parcel and provides water access and historical/archeological opportunities.
Ms. Lenhard moved for the application to move forward in the acquisition process and for
Staff to prepare an Initial Criteria Screening Report. Second by Ms. Patterson-Weber.
Carried unanimously 8 – 0.
3. VanCleave – Rivers Road Preserve TPA
Mr. Barazowksi presented the “Rivers Road Preserve Target Mailing Area Initial Criteria
Screening Form” for the above referenced parcel. The property is located on Rivers Road
directly across the street from Rivers Road Preserve.
The property satisfies 3 Initial Screening Criteria.
Ms. Patterson-Weber moved for the application to move forward in the acquisition process
and for Staff to prepare an Initial Criteria Screening Report. Second by Ms. Allman.
Carried unanimously 8 – 0.
4. County Barn Land Trust – County Barn Road TPA
Ms. Hennig presented the “County Barn Target Protection Area Initial Criteria Screening
Form” for the above referenced parcel. The property is located off County Barn Rd., just north
of Collier County’s Fleet Complex. There is access to the property for maintenance activities
and the infestation of non-native species is primarily confined to the understory vegetation.
The property satisfies 4 Initial Screening Criteria.
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Ms. Paterson-Weber moved for the application to move forward in the acquisition process
and for Staff to prepare an Initial Criteria Screening Report. Second by Ms. Allman. Carried
unanimously 8 – 0.
Target Protection Mailing Area Reviews
Ms. Hennig reported the Screening Forms and Reports for the parcels in the Target Protection
Mailing Areas will be combined to reduce redundant reporting and presentations given the plant
communities and topography are similar throughout the areas, the surrounding development is
minimal, and the parcels are adjacent to each other. However, the parcels will be individually
ranked by the Committee at time of consideration.
5. Dr. Robert H. Gore III TPA – 3 parcels
Ms. Hennig presented the “Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve Target Protection Mailing Area
(TPMA) Initial Criteria Screening Form” for the above referenced parcels. The properties are
in North Golden Gate Estates just north of I-75, south of 36th Ave. SE, and between the
Fakaunion canal and the old Harley Davidson Test Track.
The properties satisfy 5 Initial Screening Criteria.
Ms. Lenhard moved for the application to move forward in the acquisition process and for
Staff to prepare an Initial Criteria Screening Report. Second by Mr. Bromley. Carried
unanimously 8 – 0.
6. Panther Walk TPA – 3 parcels
Ms. Hennig presented the “Panther Walk Preserve Target Protection Mailing Area (TPMA)
Initial Criteria Screening Form” for the above referenced parcels. The properties are in North
Golden Gate Estates just south of Immokalee Rd., west of Everglades Blvd., and just south of
56th Ave. NE. The screening includes the entire 272 parcels (532.4 acres) in the TPMA.
The properties satisfy 5 Initial Screening Criteria.
Ms. Lenhard moved for the application to move forward in the acquisition process and for
Staff to prepare an Initial Criteria Screening Report. Second by Ms. Patterson-Weber.
Carried unanimously 8 – 0.
7. HHH Ranch TPA – 3 parcels
Ms. Hennig presented the “HHH Ranch Target Protection Mailing Area (TPMA). Initial
Criteria Screening Form” for the above referenced parcels. The properties are located just
north of I-75 adjacent to the HHH Ranch A-list parcels from Cycle 10. The ISC covers the
entirety of the TPMA for the HHH Ranch Area.
The properties satisfy 5 Initial Screening Criteria.
Mr. Corban moved for the application to move forward in the acquisition process and for
Staff to prepare an Initial Criteria Screening Report. Second by Mr. Clark. Carried
unanimously 8 – 0.
8. Northern Golden Gate Estates Scrub TPA – 1 parcel
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Ms. Hennig presented the “NGGE Scrub Target Protection Mailing Area (TPMA) Initial
Criteria Screening Form” for the above referenced parcel. The property is in North Golden
Gate Estates south of Immokalee Rd., east of Everglades Blvd., and between 54th Ave. NE and
48th Ave. NE. The ISC covers the entirety of the TPMA.
The property satisfies 3 Initial Screening Criteria.
Mr. Corban moved for the application to move forward in the acquisition process and for
Staff to prepare an Initial Criteria Screening Report. Second by Mr. Corban. Carried
unanimously 8 – 0.
6. Coordinator Communications
A. BCC Items
Ms. Araque noted the BCC will be considering the following items at upcoming meetings:
• The Pepper Ranch Camp Post Agreement in July.
• The Moody property acquisition in July and the Hussey property in July or August.
• The accelerated acquisition process in September (based on direction from upper
management).
Ms. Lenhard expressed concern on the delay for the BCC considering the accelerated acquisition
process given the status of the real estate market and the expedited way the Committee seeks to
address the issue. She recommended they be notified on the Committee’s concerns in delaying
review of the proposal given the item was moved forward based on their advice.
Others noted the BCC is busy with many items including budgetary matters and a new County
Manager just initiated work so it would be beneficial to allow them to dictate the timing of the
process.
Ms. Lenhard moved to notify the Board of County Commissioners the Committee is disappointed
with the decision to delay hearing of the proposal to expedite the ranking process. The concern
is the delay inhibits the process for accelerated acquisitions and the item should be heard in July.
Second by Mr. Bromley. Motion failed 3 “yes” 4 “no. Chairman Poteet, Mr. Corban, Ms.
Patterson-Weber and Mr. Watkins voted “no.” Ms. Allman abstained.
B. Miscellaneous Items
1. CCLAAC Meeting Date July 5, 2023 – Move to a different day/date?
Ms. Araque she will be circulating a poll to the Members to determine the date the meeting
should be held.
2. Vacancy posted
Ms. Araque reported Mr. Seef resigned from the Committee and the vacant seat will be
advertised in accordance with County policy.
7. Subcommittee Reports
A. Lands Evaluation & Management – Chair, Bill Poteet – last meeting April 21, 2022; meeting
to be scheduled for August/September to address request by BCC to evaluate preserves. Also,
need to schedule one for December or January for upcoming acquisitions.
Noted
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B. Outreach – Chair, Brittany Patterson-Weber – Last Meeting February 15, 2022
Noted
C. Ordinance Policy and Rules – Chair, Michele Lenhard- last meeting June 1, 2022
Noted
8. Chair Committee Member Comments
None
9. Public General Comments
Brad Cornell, Audubon of the Western Everglades noted the accelerated acquisition process is
utilized by Lee 2020 as parcels become available in the CREW Water & Land Trust they move directly
to the purchase stage. He commended the Committee on the expedited manner they dealt with the
accelerated purchase proposal and related quarterly ranking concept. He agreed with Ms. Lenhard on
the urgency the BCC should consider the proposal, especially given the current real estate market. He
recommended any interested individual should contact their District Commissioner on the need to
expedite the process as proposed by the Committee.
10. Staff Comments
Ms. Hennig recognized the Committee for their efforts.
Ms. Araque thanked Ms. Hennig for her efforts in the applications and noted moving forward one
meeting packet will be made available at the meeting for public information purposes; if a Member
needs one, they should notify Staff the Monday before the meeting and it will be provided upon
request.
11. Next Meeting Date
August 3, 2022
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order
of the chair at 3:08P.M.
Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee
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William Poteet, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on _________________ as presented________ or as
amended ___________.
CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
Adams Trust
August 3, 2022
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Parcel Name: Adams Trust Target Protection Area: RFMUD Acreage: 4.34
Owner(s): H C & J S Adams Trust
Total Estimated Market Value: $18,000
Highlights:
•Location: Approx. 2 miles north of the intersection of Collier Blvd. and Immokalee Rd.
•Met 4 of 6 Initial Screening Criteria: water resource values; biological and ecological
value; enhancement of current conservation lands; within another Agency project
boundary
•Habitat: Mature melaleuca forest with scattered native plants; northern needleleaf
(Tillandsia balbisiana) observed
•Listed Wildlife: Florida panther telemetry points collected on adjacent properties on all
sides of the parcel
•Water Resource Values: seasonal wetlands; hydric soils; no contribution to aquifer
recharge
•Restoration needs: Treatment of 75% cover of mature melaleuca and other scattered
exotic plants
•Connectivity: Adjacent to private conservation easements on the north and west border;
undeveloped parcels east to CREW District lands
•Management Issues / Estimated Costs: Treatment of 75% coverage of melaleuca and
other scattered exotics would require approximately $8,000 initially and $500-
$1,000 annually; initial signage is estimated to cost $1,000.
•Partnership Opportunities: CREW Land and Water Trust
•Zoning/Overlays: Agricultural – Special Treatment Overlay – Rural Fringe Mixed Use
District Overlay – Natural Resource Protection Area – Sending
•Surrounding land uses: Conservation and undeveloped
•All Criteria Score: 105 out of 400; all low, but management highest
•Acquisition Considerations: This parcel is difficult to access and not likely to be
developed
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Total Score: 105/400
Awarded Points Possible Points
CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
Adams Trust
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CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
Starnes – Caracara Prairie Preserve
August 3, 2022
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Property Name: Starnes Owner: Hugh & Judy Starnes
Target Protection Area: Rural Acreage: 4.54 acres
Total Estimated Market Value: $54,500
Highlights:
• Location: Adjacent to Caracara Prairie Preserve on the south and to CREW District
Lands to the north and east
• 6 of the 6 Initial Screening Criteria were met
• Habitat: Scrubby flatwoods/mesic pine flatwoods and shrub/brushland
• Listed Plants: Catesby’s lily (Lilium catesbaei)
• Listed Wildlife: Gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus), Big Cypress fox squirrel
(Sciurus niger avicennia), wood stork (Mycteria americana), little blue heron
(Egretta caerulea); Panther telemetry indicates significant utilization on adjacent
parcels
• Water Resource Values: Provides moderate aquifer recharge; buffers the canal
along the south which ultimately provides outflow to the 5,000-acre freshwater
CREW Marsh; low lying areas within the parcel hold water.
• Connectivity: Parcel is directly adjacent to CREW District lands and Caracara
Prairie Preserve
• Other Division Interest: None
• Access: 1,400 feet south of CREW Cypress Dome Trails parking lot; CREW trails
leads to parcel
• Management Issues / Estimated Costs: Initial Exotic Removal estimated at $5,000
and ongoing annual estimated at $500; installation of trails $10,000 with ongoing trail
maintenance to be nominal; barbed wire fence removal estimated at $5,000; proposed
pedestrian bridge across canal to Caracara Prairie Preserve estimated at $200,000
• Partnership Opportunities: CREW Land and Water Trust
• Zoning/Overlays: Agricultural – Mobile Home Overlay
• Surrounding land uses: Conservation and roadway
• All Criteria Score: 260 out of 400; high management, human values, and ecological values
• Acquisition Considerations: Acquisition would potentially provide closer access to the CREW parking lot for visitors to Caracara Prairie
Preserve by making a potential pedestrian bridge connection from the parking lot to the larger preserve possible.
CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
Starnes – Caracara Prairie Preserve
August 3, 2022
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CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
County Barn Land Trust
August 3, 2022
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Parcel Name: County Barn Land Trust Target Protection Area: Urban/Estates Acreage: 5.0
Owner(s): County Barn Land Trust
Total Estimated Market Value: $432,000
Highlights:
• Location: Directly north and adjacent to the Collier County County Barn
Fleet complex approx. 670’ east of County Barn Rd.
• Met 4 of 6 Initial Screening Criteria: Native habitats; water resource
values; biological and ecological value; enhancement of current
conservation lands
• Habitat: Hydric pine flatwoods with 50% exotic plant coverage; cardinal
plant (Tillandsia fasciculata) observed
• Listed Wildlife: Florida panther telemetry points collected on adjacent
properties; potential use by Big Cypress fox squirrel present in area
• Water Resource Values: seasonal wetlands; hydric soils; very minimal
contribution to aquifer recharge
• Restoration needs: Treatment of 50% cover of melaleuca, Brazilian pepper and other
scattered exotic plants
• Connectivity: Adjacent to private conservation easement to the east
• Management Issues / Estimated Costs: Treatment of 50% coverage exotics would
require approximately $5,000 initially and $500-$1,000 annually.
• Partnership Opportunities: None
• Zoning/Overlays: Estates – CU that would allow a church
• Surrounding land uses: Conservation to east, undeveloped to north, developed to
west and south
• All Criteria Score: 200 out of 400; relatively high management and vulnerability
• Acquisition Considerations: This parcel is difficult to access but in an area that is
quickly being developed. Acquisition of this parcel would be primarily for
habitat preservation, not public access.
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4 - Vulnerability
Total Score: 200/400
Awarded Points Possible Points
CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
County Barn Land Trust
August 3, 2022
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CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
Parcels Near Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve
August 3, 2022
Property Name: 4 owners Owner(s): See Map
Target Protection Area: RFMUD Acreage: 5.72 acres
Total Estimated Market Value: $126,000 for all 4 parcels
Highlights:
• Location: Between 36th Ave SE and I-75, east and west of Desoto Blvd.
• Met 5 out of 6 Initial Screening Criteria: Native habitat; human social values; water resource
values-; biodiversity; connectivity; not within another Agency project boundary.
• Habitat: Cypress, Cypress- Mixed Hardwoods, Mixed Wetland Hardwoods, Mixed Scrub-Shrub
Wetland, Pine Flatwood
• Listed Plants: Twisted airplant (Tillandsia flexuos); common wild pine (Tillandsia fasciculata);
reflexed wild pine (Tillandsia balbisiana); giant wild pine (Tillandsia utriculata)
• Listed Wildlife: FWC telemetry shows use by panthers and observed on wildlife cameras on
existing preserve. Habitat for Florida bonneted bats and Snail Kites.
• Water Resource Values: hydric soils exist; wetland indicators noted and numerous wetland
dependent plants species noted; very minimal mapped aquifer recharge
• Connectivity: The parcels are not immediately contiguous with the existing Conservation Collier
Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve, but are within the Gore Target Protection Mailing Area. The
Preserve is within a historic wetland that connects with the Florida Panther National Wildlife
Refuge (FPNWR) to the east, however it is separated by Desoto and the Test Track. Picayune
Strand State Forest (PSSF) is located across I-75 to the south and Fakahatchee Strand State
Preserve to the SE across I-75. Ledges under Miller and FakaUnion canals connect to PSSF.
Everglades Blvd. and developable lots separate connectivity to the North Belle Meade
sending lands.
• Other Division Interest: None known
• Access: 40th Ave. is paved (main access road for existing preserve trailhead and planned
parking lot). 38th and 42nd Avenues SE are unpaved. 42nd is FDOT ROW – County does
not maintain.
• Management Issues / Estimated Costs: Initial Exotic Removal estimated at $500/acre
and ongoing annual estimated at $250/acre. These parcels would be managed along with
the existing preserve parcels
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4 - Vulnerability
Total Score: 262/400
Awarded Points Possible Points
CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
Parcels Near Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve
August 3, 2022
• Partnership Opportunities: The Cypress Cove Landkeepers (501c3) purchased the 10-acre
homesite and plans to run environmental programs. Conservation Collier has an MOU with
the Landkeepers. Staff is coordinating to connect trails where feasible and coordinate on
environmental education.
• Zoning/Overlays: Single-family Estates zoning. No Overlays
• Surrounding land uses: Mostly undeveloped Estates residential; some lots developed with
single-family homes; roadway
• All Criteria Score: 262 out of 400; high ecological value and human social value scores
• Acquisition Considerations: None
CCLAAC Cycle 11A Conservation Collier Property Summary
Parcels Near Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve
August 3, 2022
CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
Parcels Near HHH Ranch
August 3, 2022
Property Name: 4 owners Owner(s): See Map
Target Protection Area: RFMUD Acreage: 26.5 acres
Total Estimated Market Value: $207,000 for 4 parcels
Highlights:
•Location: East of Collier Blvd/951, just north of I-75; immediately east of 960 acres
owned by Collier County
•Met 5 out of 6 Initial Screening Criteria: Native plant communities; human values;
water resource values; biological and ecological value; enhancement of current
conservation lands; not within another Agency project boundary.
•Habitat: Palmetto Prairie, Pine Flatwoods, Cabbage Palm, Cypress
•Listed Plants: Giant Wild Pine (Tillandsia utriculata)
•Listed Wildlife: Red Cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) observed on adjacent
parcels - historic nesting/foraging habitat for RCW; Panther telemetry indicates
significant utilization.
•Water Resource Values: Wetlands on portions, aquifer recharge, and sheet
flow on property.
•Connectivity: Contribute to an important wildlife corridor connecting species
from the Florida Panther Refuge, Golden Gate Rural Estates, Dr. Robert H.
Gore III Preserve, as well as the Picayune Strand State Forest and Fakahatchee
Strand State Preserve to the south through wildlife underpasses under I-75.
Provides an ecological link to the northern range expansion goals of the RCW
Recovery Plan.
•Other Division Interest: Transportation advises a roadway could be aligned
through portions of this area
•Access: Currently no public right of way access
•Management Issues / Estimated Costs: Initial Exotic Removal estimated at
$350/acre and ongoing annual estimated at $150/acre. Installation of trails
$5,000 with ongoing trail maintenance of $5000.
•Partnership Opportunities: None
•Zoning/Overlays: Agricultural; Rural Fringe Mixed Use Overlay-North Belle Meade
Overlay-Sending with a portion having Natural Resource Protection Area (A-RFMUO-
NBMO-NRPA-Sending)
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Total Score: 221/400
Awarded Points Possible Points
CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
Parcels Near HHH Ranch
August 3, 2022
•Surrounding land uses: Agricultural, roadway
•All Criteria Score: 121 out of 400; high ecological value and human social value scores
•Acquisition Considerations:
o Red Cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) has become quite rare in Collier County due to increased development. Property also has
high utilization by the Florida panther.
o LDC section 2.03.08.A describes that RFMU Sending Lands and are those lands that have the highest degree of environmental
value and sensitivity; and are the principal target for preservation and conservation.
o LDC section 2.03.08.B. states:
The purpose and intent of the Natural Resource Protection Area Overlay District (NRPA) is to: protect endangered or
potentially endangered species by directing incompatible land uses away from their habitats; to identify large, connected,
intact, and relatively unfragmented habitats, which may be important for these listed species; and to support State and
Federal agencies' efforts to protect endangered or potentially endangered species and their habitats…. These lands
generally should be the focus of any federal, state, County, or private acquisition efforts.
o Roadway may be aligned through property. Transportation will be expected to follow the Exceptional Benefits Ordinance (2006-
58) regarding any roadway alignment if the property is acquired by Conservation Collier.
o Potential for trespass and poaching by ATV.
CCLAAC Cycle 11A Conservation Collier Property Summary
Parcels Near HHH Ranch
August 3, 2022
CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
Annecy / Barfield – Marco Island
August 3, 2022
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Property Name: Annecy / Barfield Owner: Annecy Marco LLC, 201 Barfield LLC, and Barfield Hawaii LLC
Target Protection Area: Urban Acreage: 2.13 acres
Total Estimated Market Value: $2,783,000
Highlights:
•Location: South of and adjacent to the Publix plaza on S. Barfield Dr.; 181,
191, 201, and 221 S. Barfield Dr.
•3 of the 6 Initial Screening Criteria were met: Native plant community;
human social values; biological and ecological values
•Habitat: Coastal strand; bahia grass, Brazilian pepper, Australian pine
•Listed Plants: none observed
•Listed Wildlife: Gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus), Florida burrowing
owl (Athene cunicularia floridana); bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
•Water Resource Values: Provides slight aquifer recharge; upland soils; no
wetlands on site.
•Connectivity: Parcel is not near other conservation land
•Other Division Interest: None
•Access: Busy sidewalk and roadway adjacent; public parking nearby
•Management Issues / Estimated Costs: Initial exotic removal estimated at
$75,000 and ongoing annual estimated at $5,000; native plantings estimated at $10,000
and ongoing annual estimated at $1,000; interpretive signage estimated at $10,000 and
ongoing annual estimated at $100.
•Partnership Opportunities: Audubon of the Wester Everglades; City of
Marco Island
•Zoning/Overlays: C-3, Commercial Intermediate
•Surrounding land uses: Commercial; residential; roadway
•All Criteria Score: 207 out of 400; biological value and vulnerability scores
are high
•Acquisition Considerations: Active eagle nesting, very large gopher tortoise
population (estimated 109 tortoises), and use by burrowing owls despite very
little native plant cover; native plant restoration costs will be high; commercial
lots are highly desirable on Marco Island
CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
Annecy / Barfield – Marco Island
August 3, 2022
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CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
Chestnut – Marco Island
August 3, 2022
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Property Name: Chestnut Owner: Diane Chestnut
Target Protection Area: Urban Acreage: 0.53 acres
Total Estimated Market Value: $450,000
Highlights:
•Location: 660 Inlet Dr. approx. 0.6 miles north of Otter Mound Preserve
•3 of the 6 Initial Screening Criteria were met: Native plant community;
human social values; biological and ecological values
•Habitat: Coastal strand and maritime hammock
•Listed Plants: Giant wild pine (Tillandsia utriculata) and hoopvine
(Trichostigma octandrum)
•Listed Wildlife: Gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)
•Water Resource Values: Provides minimal aquifer recharge; upland soils; no
wetlands on site.
•Connectivity: Parcel is not near other conservation land, but undeveloped
lands exist between parcel and the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research
Reserve approx. 350 feet to the east
•Other Division Interest: None
•Access: Roadway adjacent; street parking available
•Management Issues / Estimated Costs: Initial exotic removal estimated at
$7,500 and ongoing annual estimated at $1,000; interpretive signage estimated at
$5,000 and ongoing annual estimated at $100
•Partnership Opportunities: Audubon of the Wester Everglades; City of
Marco Island
•Zoning/Overlays: RSF-3, Residential Single Family
•Surrounding land uses: Residential; roadway; undeveloped land
•All Criteria Score: 253 out of 400; ecological value, restoration and
management, and vulnerability scores are high
•Acquisition Considerations: Active gopher tortoise burrows on parcel; very little restoration and management necessary – intact plant
communities exist on parcel
CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
Chestnut – Marco Island
August 3, 2022
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CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
South Terra Corp – Marco Island
August 3, 2022
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Property Name: South Terra Corp Owner: South Terra Corp
Target Protection Area: Urban Acreage: 0.56 acres
Total Estimated Market Value: $1,975,000
Highlights:
• Location: Approx. 0.2 miles east of Otter Mound Preserve; 1125 Caxambas
Dr., Marco Island
• 3 of the 6 Initial Screening Criteria were met: Native plant community;
human social values; biological and ecological values
• Habitat: Coastal scrub; sand live oak, Brazilian pepper, cabbage palm,
gumbo limbo
• Listed Plants: giant wild pine (Tillandsia utriculata) and cardinal air plant
(Tillandsia fasciculata)
• Listed Wildlife: Gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)
• Water Resource Values: Provides slight aquifer recharge; upland soils; no
wetlands on site; buffers canal.
• Connectivity: Parcel is not near other conservation land; adjacent to Cycle
10 Agua Colina parcel
• Other Division Interest: None
• Access: Adjacent to roadway; street parking available
• Management Issues / Estimated Costs: Initial exotic removal estimated at
$2,000 and ongoing annual estimated at $500; native plantings estimated at $4,000;
interpretive signage estimated at $5,000 and ongoing annual estimated at $100.
• Partnership Opportunities: Audubon of the Wester Everglades; City of
Marco Island
• Zoning/Overlays: RSF-3, Residential Single-Family
• Surrounding land uses: Undeveloped; roadway; residential; canal
• All Criteria Score: 244 out of 400; Restoration / Management and
Vulnerability scores are high
• Acquisition Considerations: Adjacent to Cycle 10 Agua Colina parcel;
Within an identified archaeological site
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Total Score: 253/400
Awarded Points Possible Points
CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
South Terra Corp – Marco Island
August 3, 2022
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CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
S & B Properties – Marco Island
August 3, 2022
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Property Name: S & B Properties Owner: S & B Properties of Marco
Target Protection Area: Urban Acreage: 0.50 acres
Total Estimated Market Value: $403,000
Highlights:
• Location: Approx. 0.2 miles northeast of Otter Mound Preserve; 841 Scott
Dr., Marco Island
• 3 of the 6 Initial Screening Criteria were met: Native plant community;
human social values; biological and ecological values
• Habitat: Shub/brushland; bracken fern, air potato, Brazilian pepper, strangler
fig
• Listed Plants: hoopvine (Trichostigma octandrum)
• Listed Wildlife: Gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)
• Water Resource Values: Provides minmial aquifer recharge; upland soils; no
wetlands on site.
• Connectivity: Parcel is not near other conservation land
• Other Division Interest: None
• Access: Adjacent to roadway; street parking available
• Management Issues / Estimated Costs: Initial exotic removal estimated at
$2,000 and ongoing annual estimated at $500; native plantings estimated at $4,000;
interpretive signage estimated at $5,000 and ongoing annual estimated at $100.
• Partnership Opportunities: Audubon of the Wester Everglades; City of
Marco Island
• Zoning/Overlays: RSF-3, Residential Single-Family
• Surrounding land uses: Residential; roadway
• All Criteria Score: 219 out of 400; restoration and management and
vulnerability scores are high
• Acquisition Considerations: Within an identified archaeological site
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Total Score: 223/400
Awarded Points Possible Points
CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
S & B Properties – Marco Island
August 3, 2022
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CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
Dombrowiski parcel – North Golden Gate Estates Scrub TPMA
August 3, 2022
Property Name: Dombrowiski Owner: Barbara Dombrowiski
Target Protection Area: North Golden Gate Estates Acreage: 1.14 acres
Total Estimated Market Value: $38,000
Highlights:
•Location: Off of 52nd Ave NE, east of Everglades Blvd and west of the Faka-
Union Canal
•Met 3 the 6 Initial Screening Criteria: Native plant communities; human
social values; biological values; connectivity; not within another Agency project
boundary.
•Habitat: Depressional wetland with habitats on other parcels in the area
primarily Scrubby flatwood and palmetto prairie/scrub
•Listed Plants: Cardinal airplant (Tillandsia fasciculata)
•Listed Wildlife: Big Cypress fox squirrel (Sciurus niger avicennia) observed
on parcel; Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi) frequently detected in area.
•Water Resource Values: This parcel adds minimally to aquifer recharge but is
composed almost entirely of wetlands
•Connectivity: This parcel does not connect to other conservation lands
•Other Division Interest: None
•Access: Accessible via 52nd Ave. NE
•Management Issues / Estimated Costs: Initial invasive plant treatment -
$350/acre. Ongoing annual maintenance estimated at $150/acre
•Partnership Opportunities: None
•Zoning/Overlays: Estates – allows for 1 unit per 2.25 acres
•Surrounding land uses: undeveloped parcels, roadway, low density single-
family homes.
•All Criteria Score: 267 out of 400 (score for entire TPMA not just parcel); high
ecological value, management, and vulnerability
•Acquisition Considerations: None
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Total Score: 267/400
Awarded Points Possible Points
CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
Dombrowiski parcel – North Golden Gate Estates Scrub TPMA
August 3, 2022
CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
Parcels Near Panther Walk Preserve
August 3, 2022
Property Name: 5 owners Owner(s): See Map
Target Protection Area: North Golden Gate Estates Acreage: 6.2 acres
Total Estimated Market Value: $252,000 for 5 parcels
Highlights:
•Location: Located east of Everglades Blvd between 56th Ave. NE and Immokalee Rd.
•Met 5 out of 6 Initial Screening Criteria: Native plant communities; human values;
water resource values; biological and ecological value; enhancement of current
conservation lands; within another Agency project boundary.
•Habitat: Cypress strand forest, mixed wetland hardwood forest, oak/pine
hammock, freshwater marshes, wet prairie, pine flatwoods.
•Listed Plants: Hand fern (Cheiroglossa palmata), cardinal air plant (Tillandsia
fasciculata), fuzzy-wuzzy air plant (Tillandsia pruinosa), giant air plant
(Tillandsia utriculata), northern needleleaf (Tillandsia balbisiana)
•Listed Wildlife: Little blue heron and Florida sandhill crane observed. FWC
telemetry shows use by Florida panthers. Habitat for Florida bonneted bats, big
cypress fox squirrel, crested caracara, wood stork, and snail kites.
•Water Resource Values: Parcels protect the marshes and cypress forests of the
northern reaches of the Horsepen Strand. Provide flood water attenuation,
aquifer recharge, and water filtration.
•Connectivity: Once more parcels are acquired, a contiguous pathway following
the Horsepen Strand will connect the NGGE to conservation lands to the north.
•Other Division Interest: Will assist with Stormwater Management
•Access: All parcels accessible via paved roads
•Management Issues / Estimated Costs: Initial invasive plant treatment -
$350/acre. Ongoing annual maintenance estimated at $150/acre.
•Partnership Opportunities: None
•Zoning/Overlays: No Overlays, no TDRs. Single family Estates zoning
•Surrounding land uses: Undeveloped lots and low-density single-family homes
•All Criteria Score: 272/400 – high ecological and management scores
•Acquisition Considerations: Staff recommend purchasing all parcels to ensure
maximum flexibility in creating a contiguous wildlife corridor in the future
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Total Score: 272/400
Awarded Points Possible Points
CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
Parcels Near Panther Walk Preserve
August 3, 2022
CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
Van Cleave - Rivers Road Preserve
August 3, 2022
Property Name: Van Cleave Owner: Matthew Van Cleave
Target Protection Area: RFMUD Acreage: 0.50
Total Estimated Market Value: $35,000
Highlights:
•Location: Rivers Rd., adjacent to Rivers Road Preserve
•Met 3 the 6 Initial Screening Criteria: Human social values; biological
values; connectivity; not within another Agency project boundary.
•Habitat: Brazilian pepper with scattered cabbage palm and cypress
•Listed Plants: None observed
•Listed Wildlife: Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi) frequently detected in
adjacent preserve.
•Water Resource Values: This parcel adds minimally to aquifer recharge and is
composed nearly entirely of uplands, except for its eastern edge
•Connectivity: This parcel connects to the Rivers Road Preserve and is part of a
larger wildlife corridor
•Other Division Interest: None
•Access: Accessible via Rivers Road with preserve parking less than 750 feet to
the south.
•Management Issues / Estimated Costs: Initial invasive plant treatment -
$5,000, and ongoing annual maintenance estimated at $1,000; $500 for signage
•Partnership Opportunities: None
•Zoning/Overlays: Agriculture with a Mobile Home Overlay – allows for no
greater than one unit per 5 acres currently, but these are “receiving lands” within
the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District and TDRs could be used to increase density.
•Surrounding land uses: low density single-family homes, unpaved road, and
preserve.
•All Criteria Score: 173 out of 400; very low ecological value and management
scores
•Acquisition Considerations: Staff recommends that old septic tank is remediated
by the seller. Parcel would expand Rivers Road Preserver
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Total Score: 173/400
Awarded Points Possible Points
CCLAAC Conservation Collier Property Summary Cycle 11A
Van Cleave - Rivers Road Preserve
August 3, 2022