AHAC Agenda 10/26/20221.A.4
Collier County
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC)
AGENDA
October 26', 2022, 11:30 A.M.
Human Resources Training Room, Building B, 3303 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida 34112
AHAC COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Joe Trachtenberg, Chair Commissioner Rick LoCastro, Member
Mary Waller, Member Jessica Brinkert, Member
John Harney, Member Paul Shea, Member
Gary Hains, Member
COLLIER COUNTY STAFF
Jacob La Row, Director, Economic Development and Housing
Julie Chardon, Operations Coordinator, CHS
NOTICE: ALL PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK ON ANY AGENDA ITEM MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO SPEAKING.
ALL REGISTERED SPEAKERS WILL RECEIVE UP TO THREE (3) MINUTES UNLESS THE TIME IS ADJUSTED BY
THE CHAIRMAN. DURING COMMITTEE DISCUSSION, COMMITTEE MEMBERS MAY ASK DIRECT QUESTIONS
TO INDIVIDUALS. PLEASE WAIT TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE CHAIRMAN AND STATE YOUR NAME AND
AFFILIATION FOR THE RECORD BEFORE COMMENTING.
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE
IN THIS MEETING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE.
PLEASE CONTACT THE COLLIER COUNTY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT. ASSISTED LISTENING
DEVICES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE.
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1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
a. Approval of today's agenda
b. Approval of September 20th, 2022, AHAC meeting minutes
4. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATION
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
a. Persons wishing to speak must register prior to
speaking. All registered speakers will receive up to
three (3) minutes unless the time is adjusted by the
Chairman.
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Committee vacancies — 8 applications
b. AHAC incentive Strategies Report
7. STAFF AND COMMITTEE GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. AHAC meeting location, date, and time
b. Synopsis of Informational Meeting Discussion
8. ADJOURN
9. NEXT AHAC MEETING DATE: November 15th, 2022, 9:OOA.M.
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MINUTES OF
THE COLLIER COUNTY
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
September 201h , 2022
8:30 A.M.
Naples, Florida
LET IT BE REMEMBERED that the Collier County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee met on this
date at 8:30 A.M. in a WORKING SESSION in the Board of County Commissioners Chambers, in Naples,
Florida, with the following Members present:
ALSO PRESENT:
Present: Mary Waller
John Harney
Joe Trachtenberg — Chair -ZOOM
Steve Hruby—Vice Chair
Jennifer Mitchell
Rick LoCastro
Paul Shea
Janet Miller
Jessica Brinkert
Litha Berger
Excused:
Gary Hains
Unexcused:
Kristi Sonntag, Director, Community and Human Services
Jacob La Row, Director, Housing Grant Development & Operations- CHS
Julie Chardon, Operations Coordinator - CHS
OTHERS PRESENT: Michael Puchalla, HELP; Mike Bosi, Planning Director; Katherine Perez, Collier Clerk;
Susan Golden; Ted Blankenship, City of Naples; Katerina Pelic, Clerks OIG; Michael Cox; Jackie Keay;
Ashley Jones; Elizabeth Radi, Collier County Tenants Union; Betty Schwartz, LWV; Danielle Hudson,
NABOR; Daniel Zegarac; Matthew Holiday, Director of Advocacy & Government Relations, NCH.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Steve Hruby —Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. He read the procedures to be followed
and Steve Hruby — Vice Chair led in the pledge to the flag.
2. ROLL CALL— COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF
There were 9 active members present when the meeting started, therefore a quorum was
established.
Ted Blankenship from the City of Naples will be attending AHAC meetings as a non -voting member
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
a. Steve Hruby made a motion to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Rick LoCastro.
The motion passed by a vote of 9-0.
b. A motion was made by Mary Waller to approve the minutes from the meeting of August 161h, 2022
and was seconded by Steve Hruby. The motion was passed with a vote of 9-0.
4. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATION
a. Rental Ordinance- Commissioner Rick LoCastro requested the rental ordinance to be brought
before the AHAC members for discussion. The current rental ordinance that is in the agenda
packet is currently the same from the May 24th BCC. AHAC had already approved this ordinance
previously. Elizabeth Radi created a presentation comparing the City of Naples and Collier
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County's Rental Ordinance. The only difference was the City of Naples basic language and that
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they're accommodating short term rentals and month to month leases. Elizabeth Radi wanted to
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also bring up that two apartment complexes are not accepting ERA funding anymore, Amberton
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and 10X. She asked if a different method is available for payment of rent. Could the program
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support paying half the rent instead of a full amount. Steve Hruby wanted to follow statute 83.57
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since it was brought up in the presentation and provides guidelines. Ted Blankenship wanted to
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let everyone know that the City of Naples discussed the ordinance three separate times and that
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it passed in August. Joe Trachtenberg supported this ordinance and wanted to highlight that
trying to make this stricter is impossible under the current FL Law. Rick LoCastro wants to see a
tighter presentation of this ordinance at the next BCC meeting highlighting what Joe Trachtenberg
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said and to show the BCC what it is and what it isn't. John Harney asked Elizabeth Randi to
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provide any feedback for the Rental Ordinance. Ashley Jones, Salvation Army, expressed that she
has seen success with the ERA program but needs more case workers for the Salvation Army to
keep up with the volume of assistance that is needed. Will be open to receiving funds from the
county.
Mike Bosi, Planning Director, wanted to clarify that it was never intended to be all or nothing for
the 4 Amendments. The way they're packaged may seem that way. The amendment that has the
most value is 25 units/acre for developments in Activity Centers. A workshop, that has been
requested by the BCC, is the next step and may get pushed to 2023. Joe Trachtenberg advised
against that. Rick LoCastro advised that the AHAC needs to create an Agenda for the workshop.
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S. PUBLIC COMMENT
a. Danielle Hudson, NABOR - Wanted to express concerns over the AHAC wanting to copy 83.57 during
the Rental Ordinance presentation. Her Board objects passing this. She wanted to caution that
passing the ordinance with 83.57 is getting into how the tenant and landlord are writing leases. She
doesn't recommend passing this and it will have developers pulling out of building in Collier County.
She recommends sticking to the original plan of building affordable housing units. Passing the
Ordinance will not solve things.
Paul Shea sees more good in passing the ordinance even though they know it won't be
accomplishing much. Joe Trachtenberg does see the ordinance getting approved, supports ratifying
the ordinance.
b. Matthew Holiday, Director of Advocacy & Government Relations, NCH — NCH is having issues with
recruitment and retention with their current workforce. Matthew expressed that he doesn't want to
see government get deeper into the issue but simply remove the barriers that are in the way for
workforce housing. 30% of his staff live in Lee County. Since housing is becoming a problem NCH has
hired a housing coordinator to locate housing for NCH staff and it has turned out to be very
beneficial. NCH will also provide 20 units for Workforce housing which was published in a recent
article in Gulf Shore Business. Matthew is open to any invitation that is sent his way to discuss this
topic further.
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Steve Hruby wanted to express this is the first time he's seen large corporations such as NCH take an
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interest and come forward with housing concern. Joe Trachtenberg has been actively reaching out
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to large corporations such as Arthrex and trying to have them do some sort of self-help action to
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developers and assist them. Litha Berger wants the CEO of Moorings Park to come and do a
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c. Jackie Keay- Brought up what is the harm in passing the Rental Ordinance. She congratulated the
City of Naples for doing what was right to keep residents in town. She wants AHAC support when it's
at the board again.
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Committee Vacancies- During a discussion on if candidates should be picked during this meeting
or not a motion was made to hold a special session meeting in the following weeks for an
interview and selection process. A motion was made by Jennifer Mitchell to bring back 6a, 6b, and
7a to the special sessions meeting, Litha Berger seconded. It passed 9-0.
b. AHAC Incentive Strategies Report- Will be brought up on the following special session meeting.
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7. STAFF AND GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Substantial Amendment (Public Hearing)- Since there was a delay of the Public Notice this AHAC
Meeting was used to broadcast that a Public Hearing will be taking place Next Monday the 26th, 2022
at Building H to address Youth Haven receiving additional COVID funds.
b. AHAC meeting location, date, and time- This discussion was moved to the following special session
meeting.
8. ADJOURN
There being no further business for the good of the County and no quorum remained, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:03 a.m.
NEXT MEETING: THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING WILL BE HELD ON THE THIRD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH,
2022, AT 8:30 A.M.
Location: Board of County Commissioners Chambers, Third Floor, Collier County Government Center
3299 Tamiami Trail E.
COLLIER COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
Joe Trachtenberg, Chairman
The foregoing Minutes were approved by Committee Chair on , 2022, "as
submitted" [_] OR "as amended" [_].
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Madison Bird, Office of the County Attorney
DATE: August 3, 2022
APPLICANT:
Litha S Berger
1648 Windmill Ave
Naples, FL 334145
APPLYING FOR: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
We have three seats expiring in October on the above referenced advisory committee. The vacancies
were advertised, and persons interested in serving on this committee were asked to submit an
application for consideration.
TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Attn: Shavontae Dominique
Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what commissioner
district the applicant resides.
Registered Voter: Yes Commission District: 1
TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Jacob LaRow cc: Hilary Halford, Barbetta Hutchinson
An application is attached for your review. Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for
appointment to the advisory committee. In accordance with Resolution No. 2006-83, your
recommendation must be provided within 41 days of the above date. Your recommendation memo
should include:
The names of all applicants considered for the vacancy or vacancies.
The committee's recommendation for appointment or non -appointment.
The category or area of qualification the applicant is to be appointed in.
If the applicant is a reappointment, please include attendance records for the past two years
TO ADVISORY BOARD COORDINATOR: Attn: Wanda Rodriguez
This applicant is not recommended for appointment. —OR—
This applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation memo is attached, please
prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda.
If you have any questions, please call me at 252-8123. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Advisory Board Application Form
Collier County Government
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 252-8400
Application was received on: 8/2/2022 4:19:05 PM.
Name: Litha S Berger Home Phone:
Home Address: 11648 Windmill Ave
City: Marco Island Zip Code: 34145
Phone Numbers
Business: 954-594-4990
E-Mail Address: _ithasberger@gmail.com
Board or Committee: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Category: Not indicated
Place of Employment: Real estate
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Have you been convicted or found guilty of a criminal offense (any level felony or first degree ,
misdemeanor onlv)? No CD
Not Indicated
Do you or your employer do business with the County? No
Not Indicated
NOTE: All advisory board members must update their profile and notify the Board of County
Commissioners in the event that their relationship changes relating to memberships of organizations
that may benefit them in the outcome of advisory board recommendations or they enter into contracts
with the County.
Would you and/or any organizations with which you are affiliated benefit from decisions or
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recommendations made by this advisory board? No
Not Indicated
Are you a registered voter in Collier County? Yes
Do you currently hold an elected office? No
Do you now serve, or have you ever served on a Collier County board or committee? Yes
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Please list your community activities and positions held:
Founder President Caxambus Republican Club President Newcomers Club Marco Island 1st VP Women'
Republican Club Naples Veterans Community Park Committee Member Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee Served on the Marco Island Board of Realtors Committee member Alzheimer's Day Care
Marco Island
Education:
Masters - University of Pennsylvania, undergrad at Trenton State College
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Wanda Rodriguez, Office of the County Attorney
DATE: August 17, 2022
APPLICANT:
Jennifer L. Faron
1035 Yd Ave. S., Unit 412
Naples, FL 34102
APPLYING FOR: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
We have three seats expiring in October on the above referenced advisory committee. The vacancies
were advertised, and persons interested in serving on this committee were asked to submit an
application for consideration.
TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Attn: Shavontae Dominique
Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what commissioner
district the applicant resides.
Registered Voter: Yes
TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Jacob LaRow
Commission District: 4
cc: Barbetta Hutchinson
An application is attached for your review. Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for
appointment to the advisory committee. In accordance with Resolution No. 2006-83, your
recommendation must be provided within 41 days of the above date. Your recommendation memo
should include:
The names of all applicants considered for the vacancy or vacancies.
The committee's recommendation for appointment or non -appointment.
The category or area of qualification the applicant is to be appointed in.
If the applicant is a reappointment, please include attendance records for the past two years
TO ADVISORY BOARD COORDINATOR: Attn: Wanda Rodriguez
This applicant is not recommended for appointment. —OR—
This applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation memo is attached, please
prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda.
If you have any questions, please call me at 252-8123. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Advisory Board Application Form
Collier County Government
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 252-8400
Application was received on: 8/17/2022 12:29:31 PM.
Name: Jennifer L Faron Home Phone: 312-953-2803
Home Address: 11035 3rd Avenue South, Unit 412
City: Naples Zip Code: 34102
Phone Numbers
Business: 312-953-2803
E-Mail Address: LZellner@gmail.com
Board or Committee: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Category: Advocate
Place of Employment: P&W Partners
How long have you lived in Collier County: 1-2
How many months out of the year do you reside in Collier County: 6-9
Have you been convicted or found guiltv of a criminal offense (anv level felonv or first degree
misdemeanor only)? Nol
Not Indicated
Do you or your employer do business with the County? No
Not Indicated
NOTE: All advisory board members must update their profile and notify the Board of County
Commissioners in the event that their relationship changes relating to memberships of organizations
that may benefit them in the outcome of advisory board recommendations or they enter into contracts
with the County.
Would you and/or any organizations with which you are affiliated benefit from decisions or
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recommendations made by this advisory board? No
Not Indicated
Are you a registered voter in Collier County? Yes
Do you currently hold an elected office? No
Do you now serve, or have you ever served on a Collier County board or committee? No
Not Indicated
Please list your community activities and positions held:
Chair of the Board, Heartland Housing, 2016-2018 (Chicago) Board Director, Heartland Housing an
Heartland Alliance, 2011-present (Chicago) Board President and Board Director, Mental Health
ociation in Illinois, 2000-2012 (Chicago
Education:
Masters of Business Administration, Real Estate Finance and Investment (De Paul University, Chicago
Bachelors of Science, Accounting (DePaul University, Chicago) Licensed Real Estate Managing Broker
Illinois
Experience / Backeround
I am co-founder of P&W Partners, a Chicago based real estate investment company in Chicago. This
company is the real estate investment vehicle for our family foundation. I have 18 years of professional
real estate investment and management experience in multi -family, office, retail, land and senior
housing properties. I have managed investment grade real estate portfolios with a value of over
$700,000,000 that encompasses apartments, shopping centers, offices, skilled nursing and other senior
housing properties. I am on the Board of Heartland Housing, a subsidiary of Heartland Alliance, and on
the board of Heartland Alliance and have been so since 2011. Heartland Housing is a developer and
manager of affordable housing properties in Chicago, IL, and in Milwaukee and Madison, WI. We have
developed over 1,200 units of affordable housing in these areas for homeless, low income and
workforce populations. I was Board Chair of Heartland Housing from 2016-2018 and led the strategic
planning effort for the organization that resulted in the approval by the Board of the organization's first
ever strategic plan. In 2020, 1 became a legal and voting resident of Naples, FL and I spend 7 months a
year in town. I have been researching the issue of affordable housing in Collier County as a personal
interest for the past 2 years with the goal of applying my experience in affordable housing and real
estate investment to this important mission in Collier County. Thank you for considering my application
to join this important committee. Please feel free to reach out to me for more information or if there
are any questions.
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Wanda Rodriguez, Office of the County Attorney
DATE: September 9, 2022
APPLICANT:
Austin Howell
55 Erie Drive
Naples, FL 34110
APPLYING FOR: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
We have three seats expiring in October on the above referenced advisory committee. The vacancies
were advertised, and persons interested in serving on this committee were asked to submit an
application for consideration.
TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Attn: Shavontae Dominique
Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what commissioner
district the applicant resides.
Registered Voter: Yes
TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Jacob LaRow
Commission District: 2
cc: Barbetta Hutchinson
An application is attached for your review. Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for
appointment to the advisory committee. In accordance with Resolution No. 2006-83, your
recommendation must be provided within 41 days of the above date. Your recommendation memo
should include:
The names of all applicants considered for the vacancy or vacancies.
The committee's recommendation for appointment or non -appointment.
The category or area of qualification the applicant is to be appointed in.
If the applicant is a reappointment, please include attendance records for the past two years
TO ADVISORY BOARD COORDINATOR: Attn: Wanda Rodriguez
This applicant is not recommended for appointment. —OR—
This applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation memo is attached, please
prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda.
If you have any questions, please call me at 252-8123. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Advisory Board Application Form
Collier County Government
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 252-8400
Application was received on: 9/9/2022 9:59:07 AM.
Name: Austin Howell Home Phone: 239-450-1140
Home Address: 55 Erie Drive
City: Naples Zip Code: 34110
Phone Numbers
Business:
E-Mail Address: I i.ustin@solturadevelopment.com
Board or Committee: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Category: Not indicated
Place of Employment: Soltura Development Group
How long have you lived in Collier County: more than 15
How many months out of the year do you reside in Collier County: I am a year-round resident
Have you been convicted or found guiltv of a criminal offense (anv level felonv or first degree
misdemeanor only)? Nol
Not Indicated
Do you or your employer do business with the County? No
Not Indicated
NOTE: All advisory board members must update their profile and notify the Board of County
Commissioners in the event that their relationship changes relating to memberships of organizations
that may benefit them in the outcome of advisory board recommendations or they enter into contracts
with the County.
Would you and/or any organizations with which you are affiliated benefit from decisions or
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recommendations made by this advisory board? No
Not Indicated
Are you a registered voter in Collier County? Yes
Do you currently hold an elected office? No
Do you now serve, or have you ever served on a Collier County board or committee? No
Not Indicated
Please list your community activities and positions held:
Member of Southwest District for the Urban Land Institute Graduate of Leadership Florida Graduate o
Growing Associates in Naples (Leadership Collier) Chair of Habitat NextGen (Habitat for Humanity)
Committee Member of Naples Ducks Unlimited (Conservation)
Education:
Bachelors Degree from UCF MBA from FGCU
Experience / Background
Work Experience: Real Estate Broker/Associate since 2010 Barron Collier Companies (9 years - 2022)
latest role as Land Development Manager Soltura Development Group (current) - Vice President o
Development
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Madison Bird, Office of the County Attorney
DATE: August 2, 2022
APPLICANT:
Stephen Hruby
1347 111h Court North
Naples, FL 34102
APPLYING FOR: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
We have three seats expiring in October on the above referenced advisory committee. The vacancies
were advertised, and persons interested in serving on this committee were asked to submit an
application for consideration.
TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Attn: Shavontae Dominique
Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what commissioner
district the applicant resides.
Registered Voter: Yes Commission District: 4
TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Jacob LaRow cc: Hilary Halford, Barbetta Hutchinson
An application is attached for your review. Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for
appointment to the advisory committee. In accordance with Resolution No. 2006-83, your
recommendation must be provided within 41 days of the above date. Your recommendation memo
should include:
The names of all applicants considered for the vacancy or vacancies.
The committee's recommendation for appointment or non -appointment.
The category or area of qualification the applicant is to be appointed in.
If the applicant is a reappointment, please include attendance records for the past two years
TO ADVISORY BOARD COORDINATOR: Attn: Wanda Rodriguez
This applicant is not recommended for appointment. —OR—
This applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation memo is attached, please
prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda.
If you have any questions, please call me at 252-8123. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Application was received on: 8/2/2022 10:17:16 AM.
Name: Stephen Hruby Home Phone: 239-272-6121
Home Address: 11347 11th Court North
City: Naples Zip Code: 34102
Phone Numbers
Business: 239-430-3005
E-Mail Address: shrub architectsunlimited.com
Board or Committee: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Category: Not indicated
Place of Employment: Architects Unlimited
How long have you lived in Collier County: more than 15
How many months out of the year do you reside in Collier County: I am a year-round resident
(Have you been convicted or found guilty of a criminal offense (any level felony or first degree)
misdemeanor only)? Nol N
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NOTE: All advisory board members must update their profile and notify the Board of County
Commissioners in the event that their relationship changes relating to memberships of organizations
that may benefit them in the outcome of advisory board recommendations or they enter into contracts
with the County.
Would you and/or any organizations with which you are affiliated benefit from decisions or
recommendations made by this advisory board? No
Not Indicated
Are you a registered voter in Collier County? Yes
Do you currently hold an elected office? No
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Do you now serve, or have you ever served on a Collier County board or committee? Yes
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Please list your community activities and positions held:
Mr. Hruby is active in community and professional affairs in Naples Florida, where he has resided for the
past 25 years. He served on the board of directors of the Naples Zoo. He presently serves on the board
of directors for AIA Florida Southwest and has served on the board of directors of AIA Florida. He is vice-
chairman of the Collier County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and serves as president of the
board of directors of the Collier County Community Land Trust. He is the chairman of the Design Review
Board of the City of Naples. Both AIA Florida and AIA Florida Southwest have awarded him the
designation of Citizen Architect in recognition of his community service. He is also the recipient of the
W.R. Frissell Medal of Honor, AIA Florida Southwest's highest honor. He is also the 2022 recipient of the
(City of Naples Sam Noe Award for outstanding community service.
Education:
Mr. Hruby holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Pennsylvania State University and a Master
Architecture and Urban Design from Washington University. He is a member of AIA, NCARB, ULI and
USGBC. He is a registered architect in numerous states and is a LEED AP B
Experience / Background
Stephen J. Hruby is a founding partner of Architects Unlimited, a 40-year old architectural, urban design
nd town -planning firm. He is nationally recognized for his work with affordable housing, mixed inco
ommunities and communitv revitalization. His work has received awards and acknowled-ement for
tributions to the community
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Wanda Rodriguez, Office of the County Attorney
DATE: August 16, 2022
APPLICANT:
Randy Lichtman
8219 Wilshire Lakes Blvd.
Naples, FL 34109
APPLYING FOR: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
We have three seats expiring in October on the above referenced advisory committee. The vacancies
were advertised, and persons interested in serving on this committee were asked to submit an
application for consideration.
TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Attn: Shavontae Dominique
Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what commissioner
district the applicant resides.
Registered Voter: Yes
TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Jacob LaRow
Commission District: 2
cc: Barbetta Hutchinson
An application is attached for your review. Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for
appointment to the advisory committee. In accordance with Resolution No. 2006-83, your
recommendation must be provided within 41 days of the above date. Your recommendation memo
should include:
The names of all applicants considered for the vacancy or vacancies.
The committee's recommendation for appointment or non -appointment.
The category or area of qualification the applicant is to be appointed in.
If the applicant is a reappointment, please include attendance records for the past two years
TO ADVISORY BOARD COORDINATOR: Attn: Wanda Rodriguez
This applicant is not recommended for appointment. —OR—
This applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation memo is attached, please
prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda.
If you have any questions, please call me at 252-8123. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Board of County Commissioners
3299 East Tamiami Trail, Suite 800
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 252-8400
Application for Advisory Committees/Boards
Randy Lichtman
Name:
8219 Wilshire Lakes Blvd
Home Address:
Business Phone:
239.272.0300
Home Phone:
34109
Zip Code:
E-mail address: randy.lichtman@premiersir.com
Board or Committee Applied for: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Category (if applicable):
Example: Commission District, Developer, environmentalist layperson, etc.
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NOTE: All advisory board members must update their profile and notify the Board of County Commissioners in the
event that their relationship changes relating to memberships of organizations that may benefit them in the outcome
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Wanda Rodriguez, Office of the County Attorney
DATE: September 22, 2022
APPLICANT: Todd Lyon
4355 Bismark Way
Naples, FL 34119
APPLYING FOR: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
We have several vacancies on the above referenced advisory committee. The vacancies were
advertised, and persons interested in serving on the committee were asked to submit an application for
consideration.
TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Attn: Shavontae Dominique
Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what commissioner
district the applicant resides.
Registered Voter: Yes Commission District: 3
TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Jacob LaRow
cc: Barbetta Hutchinson; Julie Chardon
An application is attached for your review. Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for
appointment to the advisory committee. In accordance with Resolution No. 2006-83, your
recommendation must be provided within 41 days of the above date. Your recommendation memo
should include:
The names of all applicants considered for the vacancy or vacancies.
The committee's recommendation for appointment or non -appointment.
The category or area of qualification the applicant is to be appointed in.
If the applicant is a reappointment, please include attendance records for the past two years
TO ADVISORY BOARD COORDINATOR: Attn: Wanda Rodriguez
This applicant is not recommended for appointment. —OR—
This applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation memo is attached, please
prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda.
If you have any questions, please call me at 252-8123. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Advisory Board Application Form
Collier County Government
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 252-8400
Application was received on: 9/21/2022 2:58:28 PM.
Name: Todd Lyon Home Phone: 1917 648 8817
Home Address: 14355 Bismark Way
City: Naples Zip Code: 34119
Phone Numbers
Business: 1239 450 2757
E-Mail Address: todd.l on nchmd.or
Board or Committee: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Category: Not indicated
Place of Employment: NCH Healthcare System
How long have you lived in Collier County: 5-10
How many months out of the year do you reside in Collier County: I am a year-round resident
Have you been convicted or found guilty of a criminal offense (any level felony or first degree
misdemeanor only)? Nol
Not Indicated
Do you or your employer do business with the County? Yes
We have many partnerships with Collier County. Providing staff for the CCPS school nursing program i
one example. We also host externships for LWTC students, as well as various other endeavors to help
build meaningful partnerships.
NOTE: All advisory board members must update their profile and notify the Board of County
Commissioners in the event that their relationship changes relating to memberships of organizations
that may benefit them in the outcome of advisory board recommendations or they enter into contracts
with the County.
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Would you and/or any organizations with which you are affiliated benefit from decisions or
recommendations made by this advisory board? Yes
es. We need additional housing for our frontline healthcare workers here in Collier County. We could
ee better services offered here in Collier if there was more affordable housing available to attract top
alent.
Are you a registered voter in Collier County? Yes
Do you currently hold an elected office? No
Do you now serve, or have you ever served on a Collier County board or committee? No
Not Indicated
Please list your community activities and positions held:
Leadership Collier (Current chair - Class of 2023, Vice -chair - Class of 2022, Class of 2020) Leadership
Collier Foundation Advisory Council Member United Way of Collier County and The Keys (Board
Member) Baby Basics of Collier County (Board Member) SAGE House of Collier Country (Board Vice
Chair) LWTC Medical Assisting. Phlebotomv. Certified Nursing Asst oro2rams (Advisory Board member
Education:
M.S., Non -Profit Management New England College B.F.A., Music Theater, The Hartt School University
of Hartford Professional Certificate, Arts Administration, New York University
Experience / Background
2014-Present: NCH Healthcare System (Practice Manager, Regional Manager, Assistant Director -NCH
Physician Group Operations; Director of Talent Management, Administrative Director - Human
Resources) 2005-2014: Weill Cornell Medical College (New York City) - Divisional Administrator -
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Allergy/Pulmonology
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Wanda Rodriguez, Office of the County Attorney
DATE: September 16, 2022
APPLICANT: James York
10056 Siesta Bay Dr. 9513
Naples, FL 34120
APPLYING FOR: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Code Enforcement Board
We have several vacancies on the above referenced advisory committees. The vacancies were
advertised, and persons interested in serving on these committees were asked to submit an application
for consideration.
TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Attn: Shavontae Dominique
Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what commissioner
district the applicant resides.
Registered Voter: Yes Commission District: 3
TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Jacob LaRow; Colleen Davidson
cc: Barbetta Hutchinson; Julie Chardon
An application is attached for your review. Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for
appointment to the advisory committee. In accordance with Resolution No. 2006-83, your
recommendation must be provided within 41 days of the above date. Your recommendation memo
should include:
The names of all applicants considered for the vacancy or vacancies.
The committee's recommendation for appointment or non -appointment.
The category or area of qualification the applicant is to be appointed in.
If the applicant is a reappointment, please include attendance records for the past two years
TO ADVISORY BOARD COORDINATOR: Attn: Wanda Rodriguez
This applicant is not recommended for appointment. —OR—
This applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation memo is attached, please
prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda.
If you have any questions, please call me at 252-8123. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Board of County Commissioners
3299 East Tamiaroi Trail, Suite 800
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 252-8400
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James York has over 25 years of experience in real estate and
development. Originally from Syracuse, New York, where he
attended Syracuse University, he then managed his own custom
building company in Pennsylvania before moving to Florida.
After settling in the Naples area, Mr. York became an active
member of the local real estate community. He belongs to the
National Association of Realtors, the Florida Association of
Realtors, and the Naples Board of Realtors. He further served as
a member of the local Real Estate Board Legal Resource
Committee that oversees all real estate contracts.
Mr. York has won numerous prestigious awards. He is the winner
of the coveted SWFL Naples Daily News People's Choice Award
for Realtor, 2014 and 2015. His real estate agency, The York
Real Estate Team, is the winner of the SWFL Naples Daily
News People's Choice Award for best real estate team in 2019,
2020, and 2021.
Since 2006, Mr. York has authored a weekly real estate column in
the Naples Daily News to help keep both buyers and sellers up-
to-date on current real estate trends. He has also served as the
host of the weekly real estate show "Southwest Florida Real
Estate Update" since 2010.
In conjunction with his work in real estate, he also offers his
experience to local developers. He further serves his community
by giving free educational seminars for the general public, along
with teaching real estate courses.
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Wanda Rodriguez, Office of the County Attorney
DATE: September 19, 2022
APPLICANT: Arol I. Buntzman
5273 Messina Street
Ave Maria, FL 34142
APPLYING FOR: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
We have several vacancies on the above referenced advisory committee. The vacancies were
advertised, and persons interested in serving on the committee were asked to submit an application for
consideration.
TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Attn: Shavontae Dominique
Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what commissioner
district the applicant resides.
Registered Voter: Yes Commission District: 5
TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Jacob LaRow
cc: Barbetta Hutchinson; Julie Chardon
An application is attached for your review. Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for
appointment to the advisory committee. In accordance with Resolution No. 2006-83, your
recommendation must be provided within 41 days of the above date. Your recommendation memo
should include:
The names of all applicants considered for the vacancy or vacancies.
The committee's recommendation for appointment or non -appointment.
The category or area of qualification the applicant is to be appointed in.
If the applicant is a reappointment, please include attendance records for the past two years
TO ADVISORY BOARD COORDINATOR: Attn: Wanda Rodriguez
This applicant is not recommended for appointment. —OR—
This applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation memo is attached, please
prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda.
If you have any questions, please call me at 252-8123. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Advisory Board Application Form
Collier County Government
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 252-8400
Application was received on: 9/17/2022 12:58:43 PM.
Name: Arol I. Buntzman Home Phone: 917.484.1895
Home Address: IS273 Messina Street
City: Ave Maria Zip Code: 34142
Phone Numbers
Business:
E-Mail Address: aro11112 ahoo.com
Board or Committee: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Category: non-profit affordable housing develope
Place of Employment: Immokalee fair Housing Alliance, Inc.
How long have you lived in Collier County: 3-4
How many months out of the year do you reside in Collier County: I am a year-round resident
Have you been convicted or found guiltv of a criminal offense (anv level felonv or first degree
misdemeanor only)? Nol
Not Indicated
Do you or your employer do business with the County? Yes
My employer is developing affordable housing in Immokalee. Entered into Affordable Housing Desity
Bonus Agreement.
NOTE: All advisory board members must update their profile and notify the Board of County
Commissioners in the event that their relationship changes relating to memberships of organizations
that may benefit them in the outcome of advisory board recommendations or they enter into contracts
with the County.
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Would you and/or any organizations with which you are affiliated benefit from decisions or
recommendations made by this advisory board? Yes
I'm not sure.
Are you a registered voter in Collier County? Yes
Do you currently hold an elected office? No
Do you now serve, or have you ever served on a Collier County board or committee? No
Not Indicated
Please list your community activities and positions held:
I attend Immokslee Unmet needs housing committee meetings, ICRA meeting and Chamber o
Commerce and Rotary meeting is Immokalee. I am Chairman / CEO Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance
Inc. developing low income affordable housing on Lake Trafford Rd, Immokslee
Education:
BS Real Estate: Arizona State University MBA: Arizona State University Ed.D Executive Leadership:
Fordham University
Experience / Background
Founded and served as President of a real estate development company for over 20 years; Serial
entrepreneur started 9 companies (7 successfully) including taking one public on NADAQ. Smithsonia
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ncentive Strategies Report Template
This report template is a sample for review and there is no requirement to adopt this report format.
At a minimum, items (a) through (k), as outlined in the SHIP Statute, must be included in the report.
Florida Housing Finance Corporation staff request that each of the (a) through (k) items be explicitly included even fn
cases when the advisory committee has no recommendation. In such a case, write "No Recommendation" or an
explanation to document that the incentive was discussed, like "The AHAC does not consider that this type of incentive
strategy is appropriate for the community".
For each recommendation to improve an incentive strategy or add a strategy, propose a `Schedule for Implementation'.
This should list steps needed to apply the recommendation if it is approved by the governing board. It may identify
additional documents beyond the LHAP that must be updated to implement the reform.
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Report to Board of County Commissioners
SHIP Affordable Housing Incentive Strategies
SUBMITTED TO: COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION
SUBMITTED TO: Rob Dearduff
FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
DATE SUBMITTED: 12/13/2022
PREPARED BY: COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES & AHAC
BACKGROUND
As a recipient of State Housing Initiatives Partnership funds, Collier County established an Affordable Housing
Advisory Committee in 1993 (Ord 93-19) and repealed and replaced early versions with Ord.2013-27 as required
by the Florida Statutes, Sec. 420.9076. The AHAC is responsible for reviewing and evaluating local plans, policies,
procedures, land development regulations, the Comprehensive Plan, and other aspects of the City/County housing
activities that impact the production of affordable housing. Further, the AHAC is specifically directed by the SHIP
Statute to consider and evaluate the implementation of the incentives set out at Florida Statues, Sec. 420.9076
(4)(a)-(k). Based on the AHAC evaluation, it may recommend to local government that it make modifications of,
exceptions to, or creation of new plans, policies, procedures, and other governing vehicles which would encourage
production of affordable housing.
As approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners, the recommendations are used to amend
the Local Housing Assistance Plan and the local Comprehensive Plan Housing Element.
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
The Board of County Commission appointed or re -appointed members to the Committee via Ordinance 2020-27
recognizing the requirement to appoint an elected official and May 25, 2021 Resolution 2021-106
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Florida Statues, Sec. 420.9076 (2) lists the categories from which committee members must be selected. Each
AHAC must have a locally elected official from the county or municipality participating in the SHIP program. The
locally elected official must be a City or County Commissioner. The elected official will count as a member of the
AHAC for purposes of meeting the number of members requirements. There must be at least eight committee
members with representation from at least six of the following categories:
(a)A citizen who is actively engaged in the residential home building industry in connection with
affordable housing.
(b) A citizen who is actively engaged in the banking or mortgage banking industry in connection with
affordable housing.
(c) A citizen who is a representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in home building in
connection with affordable housing.
(d) A citizen who is actively engaged as an advocate for low-income persons in connection with
affordable housing.
(e) A citizen who is actively engaged as a for -profit provider of affordable housing.
(f)A citizen who is actively engaged as a not -for -profit provider of affordable housing.
(g)A citizen who is actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing.
(h)A citizen who actively serves on the local planning agency pursuant to s. 163.3174. If the local
planning agency is comprised of the governing board of the county or municipality, the governing board
may appoint a designee who is knowledgeable in the local planning process.
(i)A citizen who resides within the jurisdiction of the local governing body making the appointments.
(j)A citizen who represents employers within the jurisdiction.
(k)A citizen who represents essential services personnel, as defined in the local housing assistance
plan.
The appointed AHAC Committee members are included here, along with their category affiliation.
Name
Category Represented
Date Appointed
1 Rick LoCastro
Elected Official
1/12/2021; 1/11/2022
2 Mary Waller
Resident in Jurisdiction (RE)
11/15/16; 10/27/20
6 John Harney
Advocate for Low Income Persons
10/27/2020
7 Joseph Trachtenberg
Employer within Jurisdiction
5/25/2021
8 Paul Shea
Member of Planning Commission
5/25/2021
9 Gary Hains
Labor engaged in home bldg
1/22/2019; 12/14/2021
11 Jessica Brinkert
Resident in Jurisdiction
12/14/2021
AFFORDABLE HOUSING RECOMMENDATIONS
The AHAC has reviewed local government plans, policies, and procedures; ordinances; regulations; statutes; and
the comprehensive plan, among other documents applicable to affordable housing, for evaluation of their impacts
on affordable housing. Further, the AHAC has specifically considered and evaluated the strategies set out at Florida
Statues, Sec. 420.9076 (4)(a)-(k). Based on this review and evaluation, the AHAC has formulated recommendations
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to the County Commission that it incorporates into its housing strategy certain changes designed to encourage
production of affordable housing.
The AHAC, from its review, consideration, evaluation, and recommendations, drafts and submits this report to the
County Commission and to Florida Housing Finance Corporation, which details the scope of its work and the
resulting recommendations.
From the review and evaluation of the local government documents, the AHAC makes these recommendations to
the County Commission that it incorporate into its housing strategy the following:
RECOMMENDATION 1
Meeting Synopsis: The County's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) has reviewed various staff and
consultant (Johnson Engineering) recommendations to provide development standards and regulatory relief for
housing that is affordable. Eight (8) development standard deviations were approved by the BCC via Ordinance #2021-
05 on February 9, 2021. AHAC has reviewed and provided input on four (4) additional initiatives during the 2"d and
3rd quarters of 2021.
Existing Strategy: None
AHAC Recommendation: Adoption of four (4) Regulatory Relief Initiatives spearheaded by CHS consultant, Johnson
Engineering. These Initiatives include (a) permit housing that is affordable by right in Commercial Zoning Districts,
(b) increase allowed density in Activity Centers from 16 upa to 25 upa, (c) for any properties designated as Strategic
Opportunity Sites (SOS) allow a maximum density of 25 upa, (d) establish a policy to encourage higher density along
transit corridors.
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Florida Statutes, Sec. 420.9076 (4):
(a) The processing of approvals of development orders or permit, as defined in Florida Statutes, Sec,
163.3164(7), (8), for affordable housing projects is expedited to a greater degree than other projects.
(b) The modification of impact -fee requirements, including reduction or waiver of fees and alternative
methods of fee payment for affordable housing.
(c) The allowance of flexibility in densities for affordable housing.
(d) The reservation of infrastructure capacity for housing for very low-income persons, low-income persons,
and moderate -income persons.
(e) The allowance of affordable accessory residential units in residential zoning districts.
(f) The reduction of parking and setback requirements for affordable housing.
(g) The allowance of flexible lot configurations, including zero -lot -line configurations for affordable housing.
(h) The modification of street requirements for affordable housing.
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procedures, ordinances, regulations, or plan provisions that increase the cost of housing.
(j) The preparation of a printed inventory of locally owned public lands suitable for affordable housing.
(k) The support of development near transportation hubs and major employment centers and mixed -use
developments.
EXPEDITED PERMITTING
Meeting Synopsis: Issue was discussed on September 13th and October 4, 2021. One AHAC member indicated that
Pasco County has successfully used Accela Automation software to manage coordination of all elements of process
and approvals for property development. These changes have cut review times and cost for development and have
led to greater interest and participation by builders and developers in Pasco County.
Existing Strategy: Collier County has had an Expedited/Fast Track permitting process in place for housing that is
affordable since 2007. Based upon AHAC and community stakeholders' input during the development of the 2017
Community Housing Plan (CHP), the Expedited Permitting process was reviewed and updated with the adoption of
Resolution 2018-40 on February 27, 2018.
AHAC Recommendation: No changes recommended at the present time.
Schedule for Implementation: Resolution 2018-40 has been implemented and affordable housing developers have
successfully utilized the improved process.
MODIFICATION OF IMPACT FEES
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of communities that base impact fees on the square footage of each home, thereby having a lower impact fee for Q
housing that is affordable. Other members indicated that discounting impact fees would be helpful for reduction m
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AHAC Recommendation: In 2023, implement and support an Impact Fee Deferral Pilot Program utilizing
approximately $4 million in American Rescue Plan funds received from the United States Treasury through
the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to support long term affordable rental housing.
Further, it is recommended that the County should review opportunities to increase the length of deferral
period available for rental housing to align with various financing sources.
Schedule for Implementation: Collier County Board of Commissioners have approved $4,114,137 in funds under
project CC4.4 in the American Recovery plan to support developments principally financed with Low -Income Housing
Tax Credit Projects, Tax Exempt Bond Financing or other qualifying affordable housing developments. During the first
quarter of 2022, consider fact finding and rental housing developers needs related to the existing Impact Fee Deferral
program. Determine when Collier County consultant is scheduled to review countywide Impact Fee programs.
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Meeting Synopsis: Densities have been discussed in relationship to the Johnson Engineering regulatory relief
proposals in the spring and summer of 2021 and at the September 13' and October 4, 2021 meetings. One
member of AHAC wanted to ensure that green space would continue to be a requirement along the transit
corridors. Development of up to twenty-five units per acre, without provision for significant green space of any
kind, may cause public outcry against "excessive urbanization", which may be considered out of character for
Collier County.
Existing Strategy: Throughout most of Collier County, residential zoning has a base density of 4 units per acre.
Collier County has had an affordable housing density bonus program since 1990 Ord.#90-89. As a result of the
2017 Community Housing Plan and AHAC, Collier County amended its Land Development Code to increase density
for units that are affordable through Ordinance #2019-02 adopted February 12, 2019. The Affordable Housing
Density Bonus (AHDB) program now provides up to 16 units per acre.
Applicants that have requested additional density above base residential zoning and which require a Growth
Management Plan Amendment have been recommended by the Collier County Planning Commission and required
by the Board of County Commissioners to set aside of units in proposed developments to made affordable for a
minimum of 30 years to households earning at or below 120% of the Area Median Income.
AHAC Recommendation: Recommend approval of the proposed regulatory relief initiatives to increase density in
Activity Centers from 16 upa to 25 upa, on sites designated as Strategic Opportunity Sites allow a maximum
density of 25 upa and adopt a Transportation Policy to prioritize higher density along transit corridors. AHAC
further supports CPCC and Board policy that extracts a public good for those applicants requesting density with a
minimum of 20% of units developed be provided to households at or below 100% of the Area Median Income and
encourages the development of a written policy incorporating density and the utilization of federal, state, and
local grant dollars to support the development of additional affordable housing units.
Schedule for Implementation: It is anticipated that these proposed increases in density may be heard by the
Planning Commission and the BCC in the first quarter of 2023. Additional density provided through Growth
Management Plan Amendments are on a rolling and as requested basis.
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PARKING AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
Meeting Synopsis: These topics have been discussed since the development of the Community Housing Plan (CHP)
Existing Strategy: The County currently has two processes where developers can request a reduction of parking
and setback requirements. Deviations from existing requirements can be requested through the Site Development
Plan (SDP) process or the rezoning to Planned Unit Development (PUD) process. Recommendations to modify
some setback requirements for housing that is affordable were included in Ordinance 2021-05 amending the Land
Development Code, adopted February 9, 2021.
AHAC Recommendation: No changes are recommended at the current time.
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AFFORDABLE ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Meeting Synopsis: Accessory Dwelling units are discussed from time to time when a news article is shared with
AHAC members. During the September and October 2021 meetings, the following comments were received from
AHAC members: There is an opportunity to create affordable housing by exploring the idea of allowing accessory
dwellings in the Estates area (eastern Collier Co). It appears Pasco decided to explore the idea in 2018, while
Sarasota seemed non -committal but perhaps willing to review the idea and Palm Beach allows it. I'd be interested to
know where Pasco and Sarasota are on the topic at this time. Developing accessory dwelling units, while useful, are
likely to be significant only for the ranchette properties in the county. The existing four units per acre properties
which comprise most neighborhoods in the county aren't big enough to have space for these residences
Existing Strategy: Collier County does not allow for the rental of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) LDC Section
5.03.03. The County only allows construction of "Guesthouses" on large single family lots of with a minimum lot
size of 43,560 square feet.
AHAC Recommendation: There is no consensus at the present time on this issue, but Accessory Dwelling Units
should come back to AHAC at a future date with more information on Pasco, Sarasota, Palm Beach counties and
the City of Rockledge "cottage homes".
Schedule for Implementation: Additional information and AHAC discussion should occur in the second quarter of
2023.
FLEXIBLE LOT CONFIGURATIONS
Meeting Synopsis: This strategy was discussed extensively with the adoption of the 2017 Community Housing Plan.
At that time, it was recommended that the County consider adopting some elements of "smart code". Through this
process, amendments were made to the Land Development Code in February 2021 with the adoption of Ord. 2021-
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MODIFICATION OF STREET REQUIREMENTS
Meeting Synopsis: As part of the regulatory relief proposed in the 2017 Community Housing Plan, modifications to
street requirements have been discussed in 2019-2021.
Existing Strategy: Historically, street requirements for affordable housing developments are considered, on a
case -by -case basis, as deviations in the PUD approval process or variances in the conventional zoning process.
In February 2021, Ordinance 2021-05 added a new section to the LDC to allow design deviations for housing
that is affordable, including modifications to internal, privately maintained roadways and sidewalks.
AHAC Recommendation: No new recommendations at the present time.
Schedule for Implementation: None
PROCESS OF ONGOING REVIEW
Meeting Synopsis: Previous AHAC discussions on this topic included the following comments: Ongoing
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implementation and enforcement for new processes and Land Development Code require permanent dedicated
County staff. Any changes made will require monitoring to ensure the rules continue to be followed. In addition,
educating and promoting a favorable environment for developers and builders will draw more partners into
working in the County. Closer coordination between GMP, zoning, planning and CHS is critical for the success of
process changes and approval for developments. The silos currently in place need to be broken down. The new
coordination created will reduce or eliminate many of the repeated review cycles which are required today.
Existing Strategy: Housing policy has been relocated from Community & Human Services under Public Services
Department to into a new Division of Economic Development and Housing in the Growth Management
Department (GMD). This will enable closer collaboration and communication between Housing Staff and planners
in Zoning and Comprehensive Planning. Long term monitoring will remain with Community & Human Services,
but will be included in and privy to affordable housing commitments drafted by the GMD. .
AHAC Recommendation: No changes are purposed at this time.
Schedule for Implementation: None
PUBLIC LAND INVENTORY
Meeting Synopsis: Public lands discussion has occurred regularly at AHAC meetings since 2018. This is a topic of
great interest to AHAC members.
Existing Strategy: The County's Real Property office maintains a list of county owned properties as required by FS
125.379. This inventory is circulated to County Departments for review and determination if properties are
needed to implement Department operations or program mandates. Available properties are presented to the
BCC and advertised for sale in the local newspaper.
In 2018, two County owned parcels known as Bembridge and Manatee were part of a Request for Information
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(RFI) process with multiple developers submitting proposals for the development of the 5-acre Bembridge site.
In 2019, through an ITN process, the County selected McDowell Housing Partners to construct 82 units of
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selected Rural Neighborhoods, Inc to develop a portion (25+ acres) of this publicly owned property for affordable
rental housing for seniors, veterans, and Essential Service Personnel (ESP).
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AHAC Recommendation: AHAC members have discussed revisiting the Manatee property at a future date.
The Committee drafted a letter to the County Commissioners requesting that they reestablish the joint
Parks and Recreation & AHAC subcommittee to review the feasibility of co -locating a park and housing
that is affordable on this large parcel. The BCC adopted Resolution 2018-39 to encourage the collocation
of public facilities and housing that is affordable. AHAC recommends acquiring parcels though the
utilization of the One Penny Surtax
Schedule for Implementation: AHAC will continue to request meetings with the BCC, Parks officials and Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board to discuss the Manatee property.
SUPPORT OF DEVELOPMENT NEAR TRANSPORTATION HUBS
Meeting Synopsis: Discussed during the spring and summer of 2021 as part of the consultant's, Johnson
Engineering, regulatory relief, and development standards modifications to the LDC.
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Existing Strategy: This issue was reviewed during the development of the 2017 CHP with recommendations for
the County to consider integration of bus routes (CAT) with affordable housing locations, development of
Strategic Opportunity Sites and higher housing densities in existing Activity Centers.
AHAC Recommendation: Approve the recommended new policy for the Transportation Element to prioritize
higher density along transit corridors ranging from 13 upa to 25 upa.
Schedule for Implementation: This recommendation is currently under staff review and is anticipated to be heard
by the Planning Commission and BCC during the fourth quarter of 2022.
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