CCLAAC Agenda 09/07/2022 AGENDA
CONSERVATION COLLIER
LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
September 7, 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 August 3, 2022, Meeting Minutes
4. Old Business
A.Acquisition Cycle 10 Updates
B.Acquisition Cycle 10 Purchase Agreements
1. Panther Walk Preserve parcels
a. Arnay
b. Meyer Trust
2. Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve parcel
a. Bailey
5. New Business
A. Preserve Updates
B. Cycle 11B Initial Screening Criteria (ISC) reviews
1. Owl Hammock
2. Brewer
3. Frank/ Hothersall
4. Rudolph Brothers
5. Amirin
6. Menendez/ Fernandez
7. Connection Investors Group — Mcllvane Marsh TPMA
8. Relevant Radio — Mcllvane Marsh TPMA
9. Hoffman — North Belle Meade TPMA
10. Dredge Management (f.k.a. Magdelaner) — Shell Island Preserve TPMA
11. English Trust— Pepper Ranch Preserve TPMA
12. Dr. Robert H. Gore III TPMA—4 parcels
6. Coordinator Communications
A. BCC Items —Summary of recent or upcoming agenda items
1. Committee Member application
2. Purchase Agreements
B. Upcoming CCLAAC meetings
C. Miscellaneous Items
7. Subcommittee Reports
A. Lands Evaluation & Management— Chair, Bill Poteet— last meeting April 21, 2022; meeting
scheduled for September 19, 2022 to address request by BCC to evaluate preserves to provide
more public access.
B. Outreach —Chair, Brittany Patterson-Weber— last meeting February 15, 2022
C. Ordinance Policy and Rules —Chair, Michele Lenhard - last meeting June 1, 2022
8. Chair and Committee Member Comments
9. Public General Comments
10. Staff Comments
11. Next Meeting —October 5, 2022
12. Adjourn
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Committee Members: Please notify Summer Araque at 252-2979 no later than noon Friday,September 2,2022,
if you cannot attend this meeting or if you have a conflict and will abstain from voting on an agenda item.
August 3, 2022
MINUTES OF THE CONSERVATION COLLIER LAND ACQUISITION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, August 3, 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 (via Zoom)
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
Molly DuVall, Sr. Environmental Specialist (via Zoom)
Christal Segura, Sr. Environmental Specialist (via Zoom)
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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 6 Members present in the Boardroom.
A. Approval of CCLAAC Members attending the meeting remotely
Ms. Lenhard moved to allow Mr. Bromley to attend the meeting remotely due to an extraordinary
circumstance. Second by Mr. Corban. Carried unanimously 6—0.
2. Approval of Agenda
Ms. Patterson-Weber moved to approve the Agenda subject to adding the Sales and Purchase
Agreements for the Sanchez Trust and Johnson applications as Items 5.A.1.j and k. Second by Ms.
Lenhard. Carried unanimously 7—0.
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes
A. July 6,2022, Regular CCLAAC Meeting
Ms. Lenhard moved to approve the minutes of the July 6, 2022 as presented. Second by Mr.
Corban. Carried unanimously 7—0.
Mr. Watkins arrived at 1:05pm and a quorum of 8 was achieved.
4. Coordinator Communications
A. Committee Member application(s)
Mr. Araque reported there is a vacancy on the Committee and John Courtright, Louise Cromwell,
and Bernard Gallagher, Jr. filing the necessary applications for consideration to fill the seat.
Ms. Araque provided an overview of their qualifications and the applicants spoke on their desires
to be appointed to the Committee.
Ms. Lenhard moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint John Courtright
to the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee. Second by Ms. Patterson-
Weber. Carried unanimously 8—0.
B. Introduce New Staff
Ms. Araque introduced new Staff Members Cliff Maehr, Environmental Specialist, David
Mitchell, Maintenance Specialist and FGCU Intern Grace McCoy.
C. BCC Items
Ms. Araque noted:
7/11/22—3 contracts for sale, the accelerated acquisition policy and the Pepper Ranch Camp Post
Agreement were approved.
Upcoming items include Panther Walk and Hussey parcel purchase agreements and the Prescribed
Burn Memorandum of Understanding.
D. Miscellaneous Items
None
5. New Business
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A. Acquisition Cycle 10 Purchase Agreements
The Committee recommended the acquisitions in one motion with unanimous approval but are
indicated individually for recording purposes.
1. Panther Walk parcels
a. Aguilar
Ms. Araque presented the Executive Summary "Approve an Agreement for Sale and
Purchase for 1.14 acres under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, at a
cost not to exceed$40,700 (Aguilar)" for consideration.
Ms. Lenhard moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve an
Agreement for Sale and Purchase for 1.14 acres under the Conservation Collier Land
Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed$40,700 (Aguilar). Second by Mr. Corban.
Carried unanimously 8—0.
b. Behnke
Ms. Araque presented the Executive Summary "Approve an Agreement for Sale and
Purchase for 1.14 acres under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, at a
cost not to exceed$57,800 (Behnke)" for consideration.
Ms. Lenhard moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve an
Agreement for Sale and Purchase for 1.14 acres under the Conservation Collier Land
Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed$57,800(Behnke). Second by Mr. Corban.
Carried unanimously 8—0.
c. Burns
Ms. Araque presented the Executive Summary "Approve an Agreement for Sale and
Purchase for 1.14 acres under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, at a
cost not to exceed$30,600 (Burns)" for consideration.
Ms. Lenhard moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve an
Agreement for Sale and Purchase for 1.14 acres under the Conservation Collier Land
Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed$30,600 (Burns)"for consideration (Burnes).
Second by Mr. Corban. Carried unanimously 8—0.
d. Joyce, D & J Naples Investors, LLC (2 parcels)
Ms. Araque presented the Executive Summary "Approve an Agreement for Sale and
Purchase for 2 parcels totaling 3.41 acres under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition
Program, at a cost not to exceed$93,400 (Joyce/D&JNaples Investors LLC)" for
consideration.
Ms. Lenhard moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve an
Agreement for Sale and Purchase for 2 parcels totaling 3.41 acres under the
Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed$93,400(Joyce/D
& JNaples Investors LLC). Second by Mr. Corban. Carried unanimously 8—0.
e. Ortega—Guasb
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Ms. Araque presented the Executive Summary "Approve an Agreement for Sale and
Purchase for 1.14 acres under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, at a
cost not to exceed$30,600 (Ortega/Guasp)"for consideration.
Ms. Lenhard moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve an
Agreement for Sale and Purchase for 1.14 acres under the Conservation Collier Land
Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed$30,600(Ortega/Guasp). Second by Mr.
Corban. Carried unanimously 8—0.
f. Pena
Ms. Araque presented the Executive Summary "Approve an Agreement for Sale and
Purchase for 2.27 acres under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, at a
cost not to exceed$52,700 (Pena)" for consideration.
Ms. Lenhard moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve an
Agreement for Sale and Purchase for 2.27 acres under the Conservation Collier Land
Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed$52,700(Pena). Second by Mr. Corban.
Carried unanimously 8—0.
g. Thommen
Ms. Araque presented the Executive Summary "Approve an Agreement for Sale and
Purchase for 5.0 acres under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, at a cost
not to exceed$101,000 (Thommen)" for consideration.
Ms. Lenhard moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve an
Agreement for Sale and Purchase for 5.0 acres under the Conservation Collier Land
Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed$101,000(Thommen). Second by Mr.
Corban. Carried unanimously 8—0.
h. Wright
Ms. Araque presented the Executive Summary "Approve an Agreement for Sale and
Purchase for 1.14 acres under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, at a
cost not to exceed$30,600 (Wright)" for consideration.
Ms. Lenhard moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve an
Agreement for Sale and Purchase for 1.14 acres under the Conservation Collier Land
Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed$30,600 (Wright). Second by Mr. Corban.
Carried unanimously 8—0.
i. Zhuang
Ms. Araque presented the Executive Summary "Approve an Agreement for Sale and
Purchase for 2.73 acres under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, at a
cost not to exceed$63,800 (Zhuang)" for consideration.
Ms. Lenhard moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve an
Agreement for Sale and Purchase for 2.73 acres under the Conservation Collier Land
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Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed$63,800 (Zhuang). Second by Mr. Corban.
Carried unanimously 8—0.
j. Ms. Araque presented the Executive Summary "Approve an Agreement for Sale and
Purchase for 2.73 acres under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, at a
cost not to exceed$63,800 (Sanchez Trust)" for consideration.
Ms. Lenhard moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve an
Agreement for Sale and Purchase for 2.73 acres under the Conservation Collier Land
Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed$63,800 (Sanchez Trust). Second by Mr.
Corban. Carried unanimously 8—0.
k. Ms. Araque presented the Executive Summary Approve an Agreement for Sale and
Purchase for 1.14 acres under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, at a
cost not to exceed$30,600 (Johnson) for consideration.
Ms. Lenhard moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve an
Agreement for Sale and Purchase for 2.73 acres under the Conservation Collier Land
Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed$63,800 (Johnson). Second by Mr. Corban.
Carried unanimously 8—0.
B. Acquisition Cycle 10 Update
Ms. Araque provided the"Cycle 10 Active Acquisition List approved by BCC January 25, 2022"
for information purposes. She noted all owners of lands on the "A List"have been provided offers
to purchase their properties with the exception on Big Hammock Area 1. Those on the "B List"
will be reconsidered for Cycle 11 ranking today under item 7.C.12.
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. Also,
need to schedule one for December or January for upcoming acquisitions.
Chairman Poteet reported a meeting will be scheduled for September to review Preserve
Management Plans.
B. Outreach—Chair, Brittany Patterson-Weber—Last Meeting February 15,2022
None
C. Ordinance Policy and Rules—Chair,Michele Lenhard- last meeting June 1,2022
None
7. New Business
A. Initial Criteria Screening Report(ICSR) reviews
1. S & B Properties—Marco Island TPMA
Ms. Hennig presented the "Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program Initial Screening
Report for the S& B of Marco parcel. " The property is located at 841 Scott Dr. Marco Island,
0.5 acres in size, received a score of 230 out of 400 and has an estimated value of$403,000.
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2. South Terra Corp—Marco Island TPMA
Ms. Hennig presented the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program Initial Screening
Report for the South Terra Corp parcel. " The property is located at 1125 Caxambas Dr.,
Marco Island, 0.56 acres in size, received a score of 253 out of 400 and has an estimated value
of$1,975,000. The estimated value is greater than the Agua Colina property as it has more
waterfront footage and there are no burial grounds associated with the parcel.
3. VanCleave—Rivers Road Preserve TPMA
Ms. Hennig presented the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program Initial Screening
Report for VanCleave parcel. It is located at 2065 Rivers Rd.,Naples, 0.50 acres in size,
received a score of 173 out of 400 and has an estimated value of$35,000.
4. County Barn Land Trust—County Barn Road TPMA
Ms. Hennig presented the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program Initial Screening
Report for the County Barn Trust parcel. It is in Section 8, Township 50, Range 26, 5.0 acres
in size, received a score of 200 out of 400 and has an estimated value of$432,000.
5. Dr. Robert H. Gore III TPMA
Ms. Hennig presented the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program Initial Screening
Report for the Robert H. Gore, III Target Protection Mailing Area. The 262 parcels comprise
513.07 acres and received a score of 272 out of 400. There are 4 parcels to be considered in the
ranking process today: RF Berman Trust— 1.14 acres with an estimated value of$24,000;
Delsina Trigoura-1.14 acres with an estimated value of$24,000; Pedro Perez- 1.17 acres with
an estimated value of$25,000 and Donna Colon& Patricia Mack—2.27 acres with an estimated
value of$53,000.
6. Panther Walk TPMA
Mr. Barazowksi presented the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program Initial
Screening Report for the Panther Walk Target Protection Mailing Area. The 167 parcels
comprise 425.18 acres and received a score of 262 out of 400. There are 5 parcels to be
considered in today's ranking process: Andrea Repola— 1.14 acres with an estimated value of
$45,000; RF Berman Revocable Trust— 1.17 acres with an estimated value $47,000; Maurice J.
Vaz— 1.59 acres with an estimated value of$70,000; Patricia McGinnis— 1.14 acres with an
estimated value of$45,000 and William J and Martha Scalley— 1.14 acres with an estimated
value of$45,000.
7. HHH Ranch TPMA
Mr. Barazowksi presented the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program Initial
Screening Report for the HHH Ranch Target Protection Mailing Area. The 41 parcels comprise
319.34 acres and received a score of 221 out of 400. There are 4 parcels to be considered in
today's ranking process: Robert Sponseller—5 acres with an estimated value of$47,000; Mary
Scotti—8.74 acres with an estimated value of$61,000; Jonathan Geren—7.74 acres with an
estimated value of$55,000 and Michael Gutierrez—4.88 acres with an estimated value of
$44,000.
Ms.Araque provided the Transportation Department's conceptual plans for roadway corridors
in the area. The future acquisition of any Conservation Collier lands will be at the purchase
price the program paid for the lands at the time of purchase. Any construction of roadways will
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require permitting where items such as listed species, wildlife habitat, etc. will need to be
addressed by the County.
8. Northern Golden Gate Estates Scrub TPMA
Mr. Barazowksi presented the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program Initial
Screening Report for the North Golden Gate Estates Scrub Target Protection Mailing Area,
Barbara Dombrowiski parcel. The parcel is 1.14 acres in size, received a score of 267 out of
400 and has an estimated value of$38,000.
B. Upcoming ISCs scheduled for September and October
Ms. Hennig provided the"Cycle 11 Properties—Aerial"for information purposes noting there will
be further ISC reviews conducted by the Committee for any applications filed by landowners.
Break: 2:35pm
Reconvened: 2:45pm
C. 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: •
Ms. Araque provided the following documents to the Committee to assist in the ranking process:
• Cycle 11 Properties- Commission District, Cycle 11 Conservation Areas, Cycle 11 Active
Acquisition List to be Ranked by CCLAAC, Cycle 11 Working Analysis,
• Conservation Property Summaries:
• Conservation Collier Red Maple Swamp Preserve Parcel Status 8/3/2022
• Conservation Collier Winchester Head Preserve Parcel Status 8/3/2022
• Conservation Collier Panther Walk Preserve Parcel Status 8/3/2022
• Conservation Collier Robert H. Gore, II Parcel Status 8/3/2022
• Conservation Collier Ranking Procedure, Cycle 9-December 9, 2021
• Cycle 11 B Property Applications- 8-3-22
She noted,per Ordinance 2019-03 and the Ranking Procedure,the Committee will deem the
properties as an A, B, or C ranking. Any property placed on the "A List"will be prioritized with a
1, 2 or 3 designation. Following the ranking process, action will be required by the Committee
endorsing their determinations.
Ms. Araque provided an overview of the properties to be considered including Staff
recommendations for ranking of the individual parcels and the Committee heard from public
speakers before the initiating the ranking process.
Speakers
Brad Cornell,Audubon of the Western Everglades agreed with the Staff's recommendation
except for the H C & J S Adams Trust which should be placed on the A List as it is in the CREW
Land Trust Acquisition Boundary and Big Hammock Area II which should also be on the A List as
its credit status as a Sending Area expires in 2028. He expressed concern the credits have not been
utilized ensuring it is not permanently protected for preservation.
Rich Blonna,Marco Island City Council noted the residents of Marco Island support the
County's conservation efforts and the parcels being considered provide opportunities to preserve
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wildlife habitat, enhance recreational and cultural values in the area and would be great public
exposure for the Conservation Collier program.
Rosemary Tolliver (via Zoom), Audubon Eagle Watch agreed with Mr. Cornell's and Mr.
Blonna's comments.
Staff noted:
• A determination will be made on any measures required to ensure City of Marco Island
requirements are met before acquisition of any properties within their jurisdiction.
• Projections indicate there will be $19M available for property acquisitions in Cycle 11.
• They will consult with Zoning Department Staff to determine the status of the Sending Area
credits for the Big Hammock Area II property.
Following Staff presentations and public comments,the Members provided individual comments
on any properties they wish to discuss including the County Barn Land Trust, Big Hammock Area
II, H C & J S Adams Trust and Marco Island parcels. A straw poll was conducted to rank the
properties to determine if they should be placed on the A, B or C List for acquisition. Following
that process,those properties placed on the A List were reviewed to determine if they should be a 1,
2 or 3 priority for acquisition. The results are as follows:
1. HC & JS Adams Trust
The Committee determined the property should be placed on the B List.
2. Caracara Prairie Preserve Project (1 owner)
The Committee determined the property should be placed on the Al List.
3. County Barn Land Trust
The Committee determined the property should be placed on the B List.
4. Dr. Robert H Gore II Preserve Project (4 owners)
RF Berman Trust— 1.14 acres; Delsina Trigoura-1.14 acres; Pedro Perez- 1.17 acres; Donna
Colon & Patricia Mack—2.27 acres.
The Committee determined all 4 properties should be placed on the A-1 List.
5. HHH Ranch - Section 33 (4 owners)
Robert Sponseller—5 acres; Mary Scotti— 8.74 acres; Jonathan Geren—7.74 acres and Michael
Gutierrez—4.88 acres.
The Committee determined all 4 properties should be placed on the A-1 List.
6. Marco Island Parcels (4 owners)
Annecy Marco, LLC. —2.13 acres; Diane Chestnut—0.53 acres; South Terra Corp.—0.56 acres
and S & B Properties of Marco, LLC.—0.50 acres.
The Committee determined the property should be placed on the A-1 List.
7. Northern Golden Gate Estates Scrub (1 owner)
The Committee determined the property should be placed on the B List.
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8. Panther Walk Preserve Project(4 owners)
Andrea Repola— 1.14 acres; RF Berman Revocable Trust— 1.17 acres; Maurice J. Vaz— 1.59
acres; Patricia McGinnis— 1.14 acres and William J and Martha Scalley— 1.14 acres.
The Committee determined the property should be placed on the A-1 List.
9. Rivers Road Preserve Project(1 owner)
The Committee determined the property should be placed on the A-1 List.
10. Multi-parcel Projects—Winchester Head and Red Maple Swamp
These properties were previously placed on the A-1 List.
11. Preserve Expansion parcels—Panther Walk and Dr. Robert H. Gore III
These properties were previously placed on the A-1 List.
12. Re-rank properties from Cycle 10 B-list
Ms. Araque provided the Conservation Collier Property Summary for the following parcels:
Agua Colina, Big Hammock Area II, Barron Collier Partnership LLLP—Sanitation and
Bethune Rd.
The properties were re-ranked as follows:
Agua Colina
The Committee determined the property should be placed on the A-1 List.
Big Hammock Area II
The Committee determined the property should be placed on the B List.
Barron Collier Partnership LLLP—Sanitation and Bethune Rd.
The Committee determined the property should be placed on the B List.
Mr. Corban moved to approve the ranking list as developed by the Committee. Second by Ms.
Patterson-Weber. Carried unanimously 8—0.
8. Chair Committee Member Comments
None
9. Public General Comments
None
10. Staff Comments
None
11. Next Meeting Date
September 7, 2022
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order
of the chair at 4:32P.M.
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Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee
William Poteet, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on as presented or as
amended
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