Commissioner KowalEx parte Items – Commissioner Daniel Kowal
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ AGENDA
MAY 23, 2023
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9.B. ** This item to be heard no sooner than 10:00 AM. *** This item requires that ex
parte disclosure be provided by Commission members. Should a hearing be held
on this item, all participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to
approve a rezoning Ordinance for The Haven at North Naples MPUD to allow
The Carlisle Assisted Living Facility (group care, care units, nursing homes,
assisted living facilities, and continuing care retirement communities) with a
maximum 0.65 Floor Area Ratio and up to 336 multi-family dwelling units, of
which 76 will be rent restricted as affordable, on 27.78+/- acres located
southwest of the intersection of Orange Blossom Drive and Airport Road in
Section 2, Township 49 South, Range 25 East, Collier County, Florida. (PUDZ-
PL20220001042) (Companion to item 9A) (25295)
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SUMMARY AGENDA:
17.A. This item requires ex-parte disclosure to be provided by the Commission
members. Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to
be sworn in. Recommendation to approve a rezoning Ordinance for the
Williams Farm RPUD to allow up to 336 single family homes on 168± acres
located south of Lake Trafford Road and Little League Road in Immokalee, in
Sections 36 and 31, Township 46 South, Ranges 28 and 29 East, Collier County,
Florida. [PL20210001434] (24783)
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Ex parte Items – Commissioner Daniel Kowal
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ AGENDA
MAY 23, 2023
17.B. This item requires that ex parte disclosure be provided by Commission
members. Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to
be sworn in. Recommendation to approve an Ordinance amending the
Plantation Planned Unit Development by increasing the density from 418
dwelling units to 419 dwelling units and by changing the designation of a .74±
acre parcel from Recreation Tract to Residential for a single family residence.
The subject property is .74± acres out of the 83.7± acre PUD and located east of
Santa Barbara Boulevard and south of Radio Road in Section 4, Township 50
South, Range 26 East, Collier County, Florida. [PL20210000349] (24785)
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17.D. This item requires that ex-parte disclosure be provided by Commission
members. Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to
be sworn in. Recommendation to approve an Ordinance amending the Collier
Boulevard Mixed Use Commerce Center Planned Unit Development (MPUD) by
increasing the maximum building height on 4.49± acres described as Lot 2 in the
Residential Tract from 35 feet to 50 feet. The subject property is on the south
side of Magnolia Pond Drive near the southwest corner of the intersection of
Collier Boulevard (C.R. 951) and Magnolia Pond Drive in Section 34, Township 49
South, Range 26 East, Collier County, Florida. [PL2022000637 4] (25279)
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FrancisSarina
Subject:Commissioner Kowal & Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Alliance Leadership team; RE: BCC Agenda Item
(Haven Project)
Location:Commissioner Kowals Office - 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303, Naples, FL 34112;
Start:Wed 3/29/2023 11:30 AM
End:Wed 3/29/2023 12:00 PM
Recurrence:(none)
Meeting Status:Meeting organizer
Organizer:KowalDan
Required Attendees:annrenner.naples@gmail.com; diane.flagg@att.net; tkinnear@gmail.com; Tyler Hardt;
dave.renner@premiersir.com
Optional Attendees:ann.renner.naples@gmail.com
Attendees:
Tyler Hardt
Dave Renner
Tony Kinnear
Diane Flagg
Ann Renner
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FrancisSarina
Subject:FW: Meeting w/Commissioner Kowal re: The Haven
Location:3299 Tamiami Trail East #303
Start:Mon 5/22/2023 10:45 AM
End:Mon 5/22/2023 11:15 AM
Recurrence:(none)
Meeting Status:Accepted
Organizer:Richard Yovanovich
‐‐‐‐‐Original Appointment‐‐‐‐‐
From: Richard Yovanovich <ryovanovich@cyklawfirm.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 3:30 PM
To: Richard Yovanovich; FrancisSarina
Subject: Meeting w/Commissioner Kowal re: The Haven
When: Monday, May 22, 2023 10:45 AM‐11:15 AM (UTC‐05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Where: 3299 Tamiami Trail East #303
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From:ziarosie1
To:FrancisSarina
Subject:RE: Haven apartment...Emerald Lakes - may 23rd 9am
Date:Tuesday, May 23, 2023 1:15:32 PM
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Hi.
Were there any handouts at the meeting. Lots of PowerPoint info. I know they will resume at
1:30. Or is meeting on youtube where I can rewatch.
Thanks,
Rosanna
917.607.5700
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From: FrancisSarina <Sarina.Francis@colliercountyfl.gov>
Date: 5/22/23 9:59 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: ziarosie1 <ziarosie1@aol.com>
Subject: RE: Haven apartment...Emerald Lakes - may 23rd 9am
Good Morning Rosanna,
Per our phone conversation, I have included a link that will allow you to access Collier TV
Live and watch the Board of County Commissioners meeting live from your computer or
smartphone. If you prefer to watch it on your TV, it is the Government Channel, Channel 97.
Live (colliergov.net)
If you have any other questions, let me know.
Best,
Sarina Francis
Executive Coordinator to Commissioner Kowal, District 4
Board of County Commissioners
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303
Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: 239 252 8604
Click here to sign up for the District 4 Newsletter!
Click here to follow Commissioner Kowals Facebook Page!
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From:Rae Ann Burton
To:Collier County Commissioners
Subject:Haven project
Date:Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:23:50 PM
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Commissioners,
If you vote with the developers on this destructive Haven project against your constituents,
then you are not protecting the rights and welfare concern of the taxpayers.
Growth had to benefit all - NOT just the developers. They are making millions by endangering
the lives of the impacted residents.
Do not approve this project as it is - make the developers create a project using the GMPA and
not to
use the "carrot" of affordable housing to get this approved. They even admitted it can't be
done without
rezoning.
Thank you, please honor your vows to your constituents and not the developers that are only
concern is the Dollars they can get. I
From:ANNA MULTARI
To:LoCastroRick; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill; KowalDan; HallChris
Subject:HAVEN
Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 12:25:40 PM
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GENTELMEN ,
WE HAVE LIVED IN WALDEN OAKS FOR 26,YEARS,
PLEASE COME TO WALDEN OAKS AT 3:30 ,PM TO 5:30,PM
YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE GET OUT TO TRAFFIC FOR 10, MIN.
I GO OUT EARLY EVERY MORNING AND GET MY SHOPPING DONE.
AND STAY HOME THE REST OF THE DAY. PLEASE DO NOT PASS
HAVEN. I'M WRITING THIS LETTER FOR ALL OF US.
THEY TELL US GET INVOLVED AND VOTE, NO ONE WILL HELP.
WE VOTE AND THE BIG GUYS GET WHAT THET WANT.
THANK YOU ,PLEASE VOTE THE RIGHT WAY.
THANK YOU,
ANNAMULTARI.
From:David Recklitis
To:HallChris; KowalDan; SaundersBurt; bill.mcdaniels@colliercountyfl.gov; LoCastroRick
Subject:Opposition to Haven Apartment Project
Date:Tuesday, May 23, 2023 8:46:08 AM
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Commissioners
Both my wife and I are opposed to the Haven Apartment project by our home at Emerald Lakes. The area has
already become over developed. We do understand the need of more affordable housing, but we ask for a balanced
approach with lower density affordable housing consistent with the height, density and character of the neighboring
communities. The connection to increased crime and violence are connected to non gated and over populated
communities resulting in over worked police force and decreased property values
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From:Vivian Lugo
To:KowalDan
Subject:Re: The Haven - pls vote NO
Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 9:31:43 PM
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Good Evening Commissioner Kowal,
I hope you will vote "no" on the rezoning petition for the Haven. I live in Walden Oaks which
is across from where it is to be built and the number of people trying to make U turns going
north and south is already ridiculous. With that many new units planned it will make this
stretch of Airport Pulling more dangerous than it is already as people try to exit that
property and need to U turn to head north or are coming from the south to north and need
to cross Airport Pulling to get into the property.
Thank you,
Vivian M Lugo,
Resident Walden Oaks
From:angera44@gmail.com
To:KowalDan
Subject:‘No’ on Haven apartment complex
Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 8:55:25 PM
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Dear Commissioner Kowal,
As a resident of the Orange Blossom Corridor (Calusa Bay), I am writing you to
voice my strong opposition to the proposed Haven Apartment Complex and am
asking you to please vote against it because of over-density, over-crowding,
over-traffic (not to mention traffic safety in our beautiful Orange
Blossom/Airport Pulling area - which has already become more treacherous.)
Sincerely,
Arthur Anger
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From:EILEEN SWORDS
To:HallChris; KowalDan; SaundersBurt; bill.mcdaniels@colliercountyfl.gov; LoCastroRick
Subject:Re:Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor
Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 8:12:32 PM
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Commissioners,
I am a resident who lives on Orange Blossom since moving here in 2004. I chose this
area, specifically this street, Orange Blossom, because of its beauty, family friendly
sidewalks and the gentle feel of a small town. Should you grant this developer the
permission to rezone and thus build upon the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd. Corridor
you will destroy the reasons that brought me here. What you will also show me, a
voter, that my voice that has been active in the community for almost twenty years
does not have as great a value as this one developer. That is a shame; a shame that
you are willing to permit one developer's building to take precedence over the eight
communities that call Orange Blossom home.
There are communities along Orange Blossom with hundreds of homes that will be
negatively impacted if you allow the rezoning and development of the Orange
Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor. Property values will decrease, because the road will
have to be widened to accommodate the other issue - traffic. The aesthetics of the
area will suffer. People come to Naples for its beauty, its cleanliness, its small-town
feel, however, building, or should I say, overpopulating this corridor will only strip this
area Naples of all the things that make it so wonderful to live in and visit. This one
decision will set a precedent for other developers to come and continue to rezone and
build in areas that cannot truly house that type of population density. We are at a
critical point in our community as it is already seeing the effects of building out on
Vanderbilt and in the Estates, increased truck traffic, pollution, and increased trash on
the roads because of the trucks and their waste.
The people who live here, who work here, who raise their kids here to help make
community strong economically and aesthetically should have a greater voice than
any developer looking only for profit.
Thank you,
Eileen Swords
From:Robert Young
To:Dr Robert Young
Cc:Dr Robert Young
Subject:CALL TO ACTION - OPPOSITION TO HAVEN APARTMENT PROJECT
Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 8:35:49 PM
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As there has been a meeting called tomorrow on the topic, I wanted to let
you know as a resident of Emerald Lakes, my family and I oppose the
project.
As a retired military member, veteran and resident family, we agree
and understand that the county needs more affordable housing, but we are
asking for a balanced approach with lower density affordable housing
consistent with the height, density and character of the neighboring
communities.
With more density will come even more congestion, increased traffic,
trash and noise not to mention vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle
accidents.
We ask you to vote NO on the Haven Apartment Project in our
neighborhood but please consider it for another less already tasked area of
the county.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Dr Robert Young and Family
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From: emeraldlakesad@gmail.com
Date: May 17, 2023 at 10:23:16 EDT
To: emeraldlakesad@gmail.com
Subject: EMERALD LAKES CALL TO ACTION
e. Commissioner Rick
LoCastro- rick.locastro@colliercountyfl.gov
From:Karen Hiller
To:HallChris; KowalDan
Cc:SaundersBurt; bill.mcdaniels@colliercountyfl.gov; LoCastroRick
Subject:Fwd: Haven Housing Proposal
Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 7:56:56 PM
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Subject: Haven Housing Proposal
Dear Sir,
I understand that the county needs more affordable housing, but feel that a
balanced approach with lower density affordable housing, consistent with the
height, density and character of the neighboring communities is what is needed.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Sincerely,
Karen Hiller
Emerald Lakes Resident
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From:martindb@lycos.com
To:KowalDan
Subject:Oppose Haven Apartment Complex
Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 7:39:34 PM
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Dear Commissioner Kowal,
As a resident of the Orange Blossom Corridor (Calusa Bay), I am writing to
voice my opposition to the proposed Haven Apartment Complex and am
asking you to vote against it.
This proposed project would represent a tipping point in density, school
overcrowding and traffic congestion for this part of town and is a dramatic
building size change from any other nearby development. This project would
create even more intensity and congestion in our neighborhood, and is not
consistent with the character, height, and density of the neighboring
communities.
Developers of the other nearby vacant plots will use any rezoning of this parcel
to gain future rezoning approvals for similar or even larger projects. setting a
precedent that will change this lower density residential area forever
into an overbuilt, congested area with major safety concerns for
pedestrians and traffic accidents.
The County Commissioners should follow the Commissioner’s Growth
Management Plan as currently written. The residents of the area object to
the Haven’s Growth Management Plan Amendment (GMPA). If the decision is to
rezone the property, please limit it to 4-6 unites per acre.
Please adhere to the Growth Management Plan and vote to oppose this
project.
Sincerely,
Diana Martin
From:Ws Johnston
To:KowalDan
Subject:The Haven
Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 6:56:11 PM
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Dear Commissioner Kowal
Please vote no to the petition for the rezoning for the Haven on Airport Pulling rd.
Currently, there are three communities making U-turns in both directions right in front of where Haven residents
would exit and enter if this property were to be rezoned as proposed by the developers.
With the current number of residents who must exit on the northbound side of A-P road we already have a safety
issue. as people in the southbound lane make a U turn so they can head north. With a proposed number of units to
be built at the Haven, who will have to exit onto the southbound lane this will become an even greater traffic safety
issue.
Thank you, Rev. Bill Johnston
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From:Susana Pezzullo
To:KowalDan
Subject:The Haven
Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 6:19:44 PM
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Dear Commissioner Kowal,
I hope you will vote "no" on the rezoning petition for the Haven. I live
across from where it is to be built and the number of people trying to
make U turns going north and south is already ridiculous. With that many
new units planned it will make this stretch of Airport Pulling more
dangerous than it is already as people try to exit that property and need to
U turn to head north or are coming from the south to north and need to
cross A-P to get into the property.
Thank you,
Susana Pezzullo
Naples, FL 34109
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To:KowalDan
Subject:Writing voicing opposition to proposed density and height of The Haven
Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 5:30:17 PM
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Dear Commissioner Kowal,
I am a resident of Mill Run and am writing you to voice my opposition to the proposed density and
height of The Haven project you will be voting on tomorrow.
I want to be clear, I do not have an issue with this site being developed as apartments that include
an affordable housing element. What I have a problem with is high density and height of the
proposed project. I also oppose rewarding the developer with additional density, and potentially
millions in additional profits, by incorporating an existing building and its entrance just to make the
added density appear to be less than it actually is.
Airport Road is already a dangerous road. I personally witnessed a fatal accident because two drivers
were trying to beat a traffic light due of the congestion in the area. There is going to be massive
density coming to the Airport/Orange Blossom area based on the currently proposed projects and
vacant land that will become future development projects. I understand growth is inevitable, but it
seems like it needs to be better managed otherwise we are going to have another Immokalee Road
situation and no one should want that.
As you know, two Planning Commissioners voted against the project because they felt the density
and height being requested was not consistent with the area and did not provide sufficient benefit
to the county.
Based on their reservations about the project, I would ideally like you to follow what the Growth
Management Plan allows; however, failing that I am asking you to:
1. Reduce the density for the project to what is allowed on the property actually being
developed (10 acres) (i.e. do not allow the developer to be rewarded for incorporating an
existing building and 5-acre entrance into their request,
2. Reduce the height of the building to no more than three stories, and
3. Please do not contribute to turning Airport Road into another Immokalee Road.
Sincerely,
William Scott Eckels
7158 Mill Run Circle
Naples, FL 34109
From:Richard Coan
To:HallChris; KowalDan; SaundersBurt; bill.mcdaniels@colliercountyfl.gov; LoCastroRick
Subject:Haven Apartment Project
Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 2:18:10 PM
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Dear Commissioners Hall, Kowal, Saunders, McDaniels and LoCastro,
I am writing you to request that revision be made to the traffic pattern which was approved
by the Plan Commission. The Orange Blossom Coalition placed considerable pressure on the
members of the plan commission to approved a plan that provided no road access to Orange
Blossom. The result was that a dangerous routing of the ingress and egress of this
development was approved by them.
Please consider revising the traffic flow to include an exit only right hand turn from the
development onto Orange Blossom near Airport Rosd. This solution would considerable
reduce the mayhem that would result from the current plan. It would provide for far easier
exit for the residents who desire to go east bound on Orange Blossom, north bound on Airport
or south bound on Airport.
Thank you for your consideration.
Very truly yours,
Richard Coan
6604 Ilex Circle
Naples, FL 34109
630-927-2100
dick@dickcoan.com
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To:KowalDan
Subject:Haven apartment...Emerald Lakes - may 23rd 9am
Date:Sunday, May 21, 2023 9:31:58 PM
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From:Michelle Giocastro
To:KowalDan
Subject:Opposed to Haven Housing Project!
Date:Sunday, May 21, 2023 2:39:03 PM
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This is terrible news regarding the haven housing project. We strongly oppose the haven housing affordable project.
We are unable to attend the meeting on Tuesday but would like to express our strongest opposition and deepest
concerns.
This will bring our community down!
Should not be done in this matter and in such large volume. This will have a major negative impact on our
community.
Please help us to stop this in our neighborhood and consider the residents feelings and concerns.
Thank you,
Michelle and John Giocastro
(718)757-7246
Neighbor from Emerald Lakes
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From:Ray Brown
To:bill.mcdaniels@colliercounty.fl.gov; LoCastroRick; HallChris; SaundersBurt; KowalDan
Subject:Haven Apartments- OBJECTION
Date:Sunday, May 21, 2023 8:18:12 AM
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Sadly, I will be unable to attend the County Commissioners meeting on May 23. However, I
wish to register my objection to the Haven Apartments proposal for North Naples.
Giving approval to such a scheme, would establish a dangerous precedent for the area and
change its character for many years to come - long after those supporting and giving approval
to the scheme, are out of office.
The Airport - Orange Blossom corridor is highly congested throughout the year and not just
"in season"
Mn
I understand that statistically, the area features as one of the top accident black spots in the
County. An increase in the number of residents, leads to an increase in the number of vehicles,
which will only exacerbate the situation.
I am given to understand that the proposed development is intended to be a "luxury" complex
with a fifth of the properties being designated as "affordable." But there are similarly
designated units in the area, some of these are currently vacant. Are there sufficient safeguards
in place to prevent the out of State developer using the "affordability" card as leverage, only to
make a "killing" down the line by unloading, further down the line?
The fact that so many units are planned for such a relatively small area, displays opportunism!
Again, thinking of the density issue, the question should asked, "is there an infrastructure plan
in place to accommodate the needs of an increase in the areas population?"
I trust that the Commissioners will see sense and reject this scheme!
Raymond L Brown
6642B Tannin Lane
Fl34109
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From:Michael Wynn
To:LoCastroRick; HallChris; SaundersBurt; KowalDan; McDanielBill
Cc:PattersonAmy
Subject:Johnson Development Support
Date:Saturday, May 20, 2023 3:04:31 PM
Attachments:Haven - North Naples Support.pdf
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Chairman LoCastro and the Board of Collier County Commissioners,
Please see my attached letter in support of the Johnson Development project.
All the best,
Michael
Michael Wynn
President
Sunshine Ace Hardware
www.sunshineace.com
From:Raymond Staffeldt
To:KowalDan
Subject:Haven Apts rezoning
Date:Saturday, May 20, 2023 2:34:44 PM
Attachments:For the Collier Count Commissioners to change the ordinances for the Orange Blossom Road corridor to permit
considerably higher density and building height would be a real stab in the back to those of.docx
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From:Tracy Stuben
To:KowalDan
Subject:Orange Blossom
Date:Friday, May 19, 2023 1:16:21 PM
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Dear Commissioner Kowal,
Please understand that I am another highly concerned resident of the Orange Blossom
corridor. We are strongly opposed to the new construction proposals in the area. Please help
us in making sure that any new housing projects are lower density and consistent with the
height, density and character of the neighboring communities.
Thank you very much!
Shawn & Tracy Stuben
From:Stephanie Lucarelli
To:LoCastroRick; SaundersBurt; KowalDan; McDanielBill; PattersonAmy; HallChris
Subject:Haven at Naples North
Date:Friday, May 19, 2023 10:27:58 AM
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Dear Chairman LoCastro and the Board of Collier County Commissioners,
For almost 7 years, I have been serving as one of our locally elected School Board
members. Workforce housing for our teachers and staff has been an issue the School
Board has grappled with the entire time I’ve been seated. The lack of affordable places to
live is one of the main reasons new teachers turn down employment opportunities here. All
of that being said, I am writing to you today, not as a board member, but as a small
business owner family member, mother of a gainfully employed 23-year-old marine
technician, and concerned community member. I would like to express my enthusiastic
support for Johnson Development Associates’ proposed project, Haven at North Naples.
Once completed, I am confident that this project will add much needed housing options to
address our growing need for affordable workforce housing.
I was pleased to hear that Johnson Development Associates has agreed to set aside 76
units for workforce housing. Half of those will be reserved for households making up to 80%
of the area median income (AMI), while the remaining half will be for those households
making up to 100% of AMI. This shows that Johnson Development Associates not only
understands the need for housing that is attainable for our workforce, but also is committed
to doing its part to address our community’s concerns.
Our school district has committed to offering technical pathway options to our students and
adults who choose to pursue careers in the trades, but then these people have nowhere to
live if we want their new skills to benefit the businesses in Collier County.
I strongly encourage you to support Johnson Development Associates’ applications and
allow this important community project to move forward.
Respectfully,
Stephanie Lucarelli
--
Stephanie Lucarelli
From:Tony Ridgway
To:KowalDan
Subject:Haven Project
Date:Friday, May 19, 2023 9:20:57 AM
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Dear Commissioner Kowal,
I am writing to you to express my enthusiastic support for Johnson DevelopmentAssociates proposed project, Haven at North Naples, located on Airport-Pulling Road,just south of Orange Blossom Drive. Once completed, I am confident that this projectwill add much needed housing options to address our growing need for affordableworkforce housing.
I was pleased to hear that Johnson Development Associates has agreed to set aside76 units for workforce housing. Half of those will be reserved for households makingup to 80% of the area median income (AMI), while the remaining half will be for thosehouseholds making up to 100% of AMI. This shows that Johnson DevelopmentAssociates not only understands the need for housing that is attainable for ourworkforce, but also is committed to doing its part to address our community’sconcerns.
I have been in the restaurant industry in Naples for 52 years and have watched asthe availability of workforce house has gone well beyond the critical phase. I haveheard estimates that Collier County is easily short many thousands of work forcehousing units.
In my newsletter that I use to communicate with our 15000 subscribers, I talk of foodand wine and service and in the past 18 months I’ve spoken often about the shortagein work force housing. My goal is to make this issue a topic of conversation at thedining table. The topic is being addressed. I speak with guests each day about theproblem. They each ask the same question; what can I do to help? Some I speak withwill offer financial assistance through a variety of entities. Most will simplycommunicate and ask those in power to respond to this enormous need. I amencouraging our readers to communicate- with their families, their friends and yeswith you. This project and others of a similar nature are not individually the solution toour problem. As the number of projects collectively planned and built expands, wemay see a path forward. You have the ability to greatly help our community.
Haven at North Naples is ideally situated along Airport-Pulling Road, near severalemployers, shopping centers and other destinations. A traffic study showed Haven atNorth Naples would have no significant impact on traffic along Airport-Pulling Road.Furthermore, Johnson Development Associates has not only committed that there willbe no community access from Orange Blossom Drive, but also agreed to add a right-out exit onto Airport-Pulling Road to divert traffic south and away from OrangeBlossom.
Johnson Development Associates has a proven track record in Collier County, andI’m confident Haven at North Naples will build on its record of success. I stronglyencourage you to support Johnson Development Associates’ applications and allowthis important community project to move forward.
Respectfully,
Tony Ridgway, Owner
Ridgway Bar & Grill
1300 Third Street South
From:Jo Jolliffe
To:KowalDan
Subject:Re. Haven Apartment project at Airport/Orange Blossom, Naples 34109
Date:Friday, May 19, 2023 9:17:13 AM
Attachments:Commissioner Dan Kowal.pdf
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6636 Tannin lane B
Walden Oaks
Naples 34109
Dear Commissioner Dan Kowal,
Re. Haven Apartment project at Airport/Orange Blossom, Naples 34109
I write to object to the proposal to develop 336 units at the above location where I have lived since
February 2016. Potentially this could add around 700 extra residents and around 500+ vehicles in
this area.
Road Safety
Airport Pulling is an extremely busy road at certain times. Access into Walden Oaks over the
carriageway is extremely difficult at certain times. We can wait up to 4 or 5 minutes with other
vehicles lining up behind, occasionally going back to Orange Blossom. The safety of older residents at
The Carlisle, who often hesitantly exit that development, is extremely important and should be
considered. Adding so many extra vehicles from a new, large development, presents a serious
potential traffic hazard and is a recipe for a tragedy.
Density
The plan to squeeze so many units into one location is based on greed and not on the values of
quality of life that Naples and Collier County have successfully established over the years. The
development would be crossing a line from which there is no return.
Capacity
Alongside the proposed development:
• Are there plans to expand the roads to cope with all the extra vehicles?
• Are there sufficient places at local schools? Have the education authorities been
consulted?
• Are there adequate services to cope with potentially around 700+ extra residents who
may need social and or medical care?
Impact
• Any needed changes to roadways and additional school places will be a cost to the
county and all its residents, not to the developers.
• Only a relatively small proportion of the build is designated as affordable housing,
illustrating that this developer has only profit in mind, not the good of local people.
• The additional vehicles will cause even longer delays than at present, for people going to
work right across the County, not just the immediate residents. This ‘ripple effect’ could
have a negative effect on businesses.
• This project is already creating stress and concern amongst local people. If it comes to
fruition, we will have to live with the impact of your decision.
PLEASE, VOTE AGAINST THIS PROPOSAL. YOU HAVE THE POWER AND THE RESPONSIBILITY.
Dr Jo Jolliffe
From:Thomas Buckley
To:KowalDan
Subject:Haven Apartment Complex
Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 7:25:25 PM
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Dear Mr. Kowal,
I am writing to express my concern over the height and density being requested by the developer of the Haven
Apartment Complex. As a taxpayer and resident of the county since 1986 I have been favorably impressed with
most of the growth in our county. However, the requested height of 60 feet on this property, and density of nearly 23
units per acre, will not be in conformity with that of its neighbors. It will also add to an already congested area of
town.
I respectfully request that you consider limiting the building height to no more than 42 feet and the density per acre
to no more than 14 units per acre (assuming at least 20% affordable housing). Thank you for your consideration.
Tom Buckley
2125 La Pax Ct
Naples, Fl 34109
239-821-9565
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From:Anne Harris
To:KowalDan
Subject:NO TO ORANGE BLOSSOM PROJECT
Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 7:02:02 PM
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Vote NO to this project, I live in Emeral Lakes. NO NO PLEASE
Be positive,
Anne Harris
7743 Jewel Ln 203
Naples, Fl 34109
From:Joseph Wood
To:KowalDan; SaundersBurt; bill.McDaniels@colliercountyfl.gov; LoCastroRick
Subject:Fwd: Airport and Orange Blossom
Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 6:56:14 PM
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From: Joseph Wood <999joewood@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, May 18, 2023, 6:44 PM
Subject: Airport and Orange Blossom
To: <chris.hall@colliercountyfl.gov>
Mr. Hall,
I am opposed to the construction of the apartment complex at Airport Pulling and Orange
Blossom which is before the board. My family and I live directly across the street in Walden
Oaks and have for twenty three years.
The traffic on Airport is already overwhelming. There are times when we can't even exit
Walden Oaks onto Airport for several minutes. Any additional living units will devastate the
already terrible traffic
Respectfully,
Joseph Wood
508-965-9949
999joewood@gmail.com
From:heidi adagostino.com
To:KowalDan
Subject:Orange Blossom./Airport Rd Corridor Rezone
Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 4:02:06 PM
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May 18th,2023
RE: Haven Apartments on Airport Rd / Orange Blossom Corridor
Dear Commissioner Kowal,
Firstly, thank you for your service to our city! My name is Heidi D’Agostino. My family and I have
lived at 6860 Lone Oak Blvd in Walden Oaks for the past 18 years. We love the neighborhood and
the people we call neighbors. As you know, our city has been rapidly growing, requiring more
affordable housing. We definitely acknowledge that we (Collier County) need affordable housing.
Please correct me if I have incorrect information, but we don’t think that high rents proposed for
The Haven Apartments (ranging from $2200.-$4100) is considered low income We also believe that
the proposed development (The Haven Apartments) off of Orange Blossom and Airport Road is not a
realistic fit for an already severely congested area. I travel Airport Road and Orange Blossom Road
daily and have personally witnessed three near fatal accidents (one an airflight situation) due to
overall congestion. Navigating this corridor any time from 6am-6pm can be a daunting task. For
example, the turn lanes into Walden Oaks, The Hyundai dealership etc. are often clogged with
drivers trying to “save time” by going the incorrect way to access s direction change or simply to U-
turn to enter their place of business or residential community. The entrance lanes and the already
congested corridor simply cannot handle an additional 336 units/families. The developer is
proposing to rezone this area to add 336 units, two, 4-story buildings to an already saturated area of
travel. We are opposed to this rezoning request as written. However, we would be willing to
consider s much smaller apartment complex, less units and a smaller price tag.
We thank you all for you time and consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Domenic and Heidi D’Agostino
6860 Lone Oak Blvd.
Naples, FL 34109
From:Marie Stawicki
To:KowalDan
Subject:Haven Project
Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 3:18:32 PM
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Dear Mr Kowal:
Please vote against the Haven Project. It will be nightmare for the communities on Orange Blossom. The traffic
will be awful. We don’t need a storage place &
medical buildings. There are so some many in the communities. We need your
help. Please vote no. I am a resident of Emerald Lakes. Thanks for your consideration.
Marie Stawicki
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From:Denise Murphy
To:HallChris; SaundersBurt; KowalDan
Subject:Johnson Project
Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 3:08:06 PM
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Dear Board of Collier County Commissioners,
I am writing to you to express my support for the Johnson Development Associates’
proposed project, Haven, in North Naples. I believe this project will add much needed
housing options to address our growing need for affordable workforce housing.
Being in the hospitality industry, we are constantly struggling to find affordable housing for
our staff. Some of my staff drive from Lehigh, Everglades, and Immokalee. While some
may think businesses need to pay workers more so they can afford more, we are VERY
competitive and still have an issue with staffing/housing during season.
Another example, is my son who is 21 (whom has a career and makes roughly 60K a year),
still can’t find anything affordable in Naples. While it is a highly desired “rich” community
and some make think that if you can’t afford to live here, then move, I don’t think that is
necessarily fair.
We should strive to want our youth that have grown up and received an education here to
STAY here. This is home to them and telling them to move to North Ft Myers or other areas
that quite frankly aren’t safe, isn’t realistic. We need these young, talented youth to stay
and further their careers here in Collier County and help make our community a better
place.
I strongly encourage you to support Johnson Development Associates’ applications and
allow this important community project to move forward.
Sincerely,
Denise Murphy-Blanco
Denise Murphy-Blanco, CHS,CGSP,CHMP
General Manager
The Players Club & Spa
(239) 298 – 5773 Direct Line
www.playersclubandspa.com
From:Geoffrey Wagner
To:HallChris; KowalDan; SaundersBurt; bill.mcdaniels@colliercountyfl.gov; LoCastroRick
Subject:Opposition to the Haven Apartment Project
Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 11:27:40 AM
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Dear Commissioners:
Although residents understand that the county needs more affordable housing, we
are asking for a balanced approach with lower density affordable housing consistent
with the height, density and character of the neighboring communities. My husband
and I live directly across the street in Walden Oaks so we will be affected by your
decision on a daily basis. This is our retirement choice as of two years ago, when we
moved here, and that was based upon the current population. We are here full time.
This really matters.
The Haven's developer is asking for a 60 ft high, 4-story, 336-unit (22.4
units per acre) apartment complex.
o This is 60% higher density than the highest density existing
neighboring complex, the Bear Creek Apartments just to the
south of the proposed Haven project.
o This is 43% higher than the tallest neighboring building, the 42
ft high Carlisle Assisted Living Facility.
o This is 40% higher density than the maximum they are eligible
for based on the Current County Growth Management Plan, even
with an affordable housing component.
o This is NOT consistent or compatible with the character, height
and density of the neighboring communities.
o The developer originally proposed two 75 ft 5-story buildings with
336 units. They have reduced the size to two 4-story 60 ft buildings
BUT are still proposing the same high density of 336 units (23 units
per acre).
o The proposed site is just south of the Italian American Center and
the entrance would be just south of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd
Intersection.
The Haven project would be a TIPPING POINT project, setting a
precedent that will change this lower density residential area forever into
an overbuilt, congested area with overcrowded schools already at capacity and
major safety concerns for pedestrians and traffic accidents. (this section of
Airport Rd has the 3rd highest accident rate in the county). There are 4 other
nearby vacant parcels at this busy intersection where developers will use
any rezoning of this parcel to gain future rezoning approvals for similar or even
larger projects.
On April 4th the County Planning Commission voted 4-2 to recommend the
project to the County Commissioners. This is JUST a recommendation.
The Commissioners make the final decision on Tuesday, May 23rd. Two
planning commission members, Paul Shea and Chuck Schumacher, voted
with the residents and OPPOSED the Haven apartments. In his opposition,
planning commission member Paul Shea said he thought the project was too
high and too dense for the neighborhood while providing only 76 affordable
units out of the total of 336 units. We need two of the County Commissioners to
share this sentiment. The only reason the developer can get approval for
density above 4 units per acre is to include an affordable unit component.
The commissioners have no obligation to the South Carolina developer,
Johnson Development, to rezone this land at all. If they do decide to
rezone, it should be to a maximum of just 4 units per acre or a MAXIMUM of 16
units per acre with an affordable housing component. The developer needs a
supermajority of the Collier County Commissioners (4 out of 5) to gain approval
for their Growth Management Plan Amendment and Rezoning of this land.
The residents of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance are
asking the County Commissioners to DENY the Developer’s Growth
Management Plan Amendment (GMPA) and Mixed-Use Planned Unit
Development (MPUD) Ordinance.
The residents of the 14 nearby communities are strongly opposed the
requested rezoning for the high density 60 ft high, 336-unit (22.4 units per
acre) Haven Apartment complex.
We have already collected 2,906 resident signatures on our petition
opposing the proposed rezoning for this project.
Per County Zoning Director Mike Bosi, the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd.
Corridor is NOT designated as an urban activity center by the county (like
the Pine Ridge/Airport Rd corridor). This is primarily a family residential
area. If this Haven complex gets approved, it will lead to changing the
character, building height and density of this Orange Blossom/Airport Rd
corridor forever.
The Airport Rd/Orange Blossom Rd corridor is already a high intensity,
congested area with backed up traffic throughout much of the day, the
3rd highest accident rate in Collier County and overcrowded schools at capacity.
The Haven would be an expensive Luxury Apartment Complex, with a
small number of just 76 (20%) units being offered as "more affordable"
units. Developers are using the small "more affordable" component to gain
approval for their high-density luxury apartment complexes. Developers of
similar projects have filled the apartment complex and then sold it within several
years. The developer for the similar Pearl Founders Square Apartments at
Immokalee and Collier Blvd. recently sold the complex for $125,000,000 just a
couple years after approval.
The proposed Growth Management Plan Amendment (GMPA) the Haven
developer is seeking approval for lacks specific enforceability and
penalties if the developer does not adhere to offering these units to lower
income individuals qualifying for a lower rent level. The County has not
been enforcing these affordable units effectively. The developer told the
residents that the Haven units will have high rents of $4,200 for a carriage unit,
$4,100 for a 3BR, $3,200 for a 2BR and $2,200 for 1 BR.
There are already 4 other more affordable apartment complexes within a
mile of the parcel where The Haven is proposed to be built. They are Bear
Creek, The Oasis, 10X Apartments and Gulfshore Apartments and they do have
some availability.
The residents of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor support more
affordable housing units in our area, but support a balanced approach with
lower density affordable housing more consistent and compatible with the
existing neighborhoods, which have 2-3 story buildings and much lower
density.
CONCLUSION: The residents of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor
are asking the County Commissioners to follow the Commissioner’s
Growth Management Plan as currently written and deny the Haven’s
rezoning as part of their proposed Growth Management Plan Amendment
(GMPA). A much smaller apartment complex with a height at or below 42
ft or less (like the neighboring Carlisle) and with a density of 14 units per
acre or less (like the neighboring Bear Creek Apartments), is more
consistent and compatible with the character, height and density of the
neighborhood and WILL still contribute to the County's and resident's
desire for more affordable apartments.
Thank you for your involvement to help protect our beautiful residential area of
Naples.
Sincerely,
Laura and Geoff Wagner
Walden Oaks
6560 Ilex Circle
Naples, FL 34109
From:Jeanne Zajac
To:KowalDan
Subject:Opposed to Haven apartment on orange blossom and airport
Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:21:10 AM
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Should be lower density to fit in with surrounding developments
From:Thomas Tarantino
To:KowalDan
Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 7:06:15 PM
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Mr Kowal
I am firmly against the Haven Apartment complex .
Please vote against it
T Tarantino
From:Irina s
To:HallChris; KowalDan; SaundersBurt; bill.mcdaniels@colliercountyfl.gov; LoCastroRick
Subject:In regards to the Haven Apartments rezoning
Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 3:26:59 PM
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Commissioners -
The existing residents in the area agree and understand that the county
needs more affordable housing, but we are asking for a balanced approach
with lower density affordable housing consistent with the height, density
and character of the neighboring communities.
Irina
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From:Donna Jannine
To:KowalDan
Subject:Letter from Greater Naples Chamber re: Haven at N. Naples
Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 3:04:29 PM
Attachments:BCC Kowal- Haven at N. Naples.pdf
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Dear Commissioner,
Attached, for your consideration, is a letter in support of the Haven at N. Naples project.
Thank you,
~d
Donna Jannine
Director, Government Relations
Greater Naples Chamber
O: 239.298.7929 l M: 631.334.1019
E: donna@napleschamber.org
www.NaplesChamber.org
From:Michael Walcott
To:KowalDan
Subject:Haven Apartments
Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 2:12:43 PM
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Dear Commissioner,
My name is Michael Walcott and my wife and I own a single family home in Mill Pond Circle
right off of Orange Blossom. We moved to Naples from Fort Lauderdale because of the several
factors including getting away from crime, high density housing and traffic. Since we moved to
Naples 10 years ago we have already seen significant growth and traffic. I understand growth is
needed but hope that our commissioners are looking at a balanced approach. High density
apartments do not fit the dynamic of the Orange Blossom area. Please be mindful of current Naples
residents when approving such projects. Naples is always in the top 10 of towns to move to and we
want to keep it that way.
Sincerely,
Michael Walcott
7204 Mill Pond Circle
Naples, FL 34109
From:richytzzzz
To:KowalDan
Subject:Haven Apartment Project
Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 1:14:16 PM
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Hello Mr. Kowal,
As a resident of Emerald Lakes, I agree and understand that the county needs more affordable
housing, but we are asking for a balanced approach with lower density affordable housing
consistent with the height, density and character of the neighboring communities.
For these reasons I'm 100% against moving ahead regarding this project.
Sincerely,
Richard Tomaszewski
From:Jim Paradis
To:KowalDan
Subject:Haven Apartment Complex
Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 11:20:48 AM
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Dear Commissioner Kowal, I am writing you to voice my concern and opposition to the high
density complex reference above. Although it is important that we get some more affordable
housing in our community, the density of this project is not in conformity with the surrounding
properties. Also our road infrastructure cannot handle this level of additional traffic.
Please consider a much less dense approach to solving the affordable housing issues in our
community. Thanks for your attention to this important issue. Kind regards, James F Paradis
From:WILLIAM MODES
To:KowalDan
Subject:Please Oppose the Haven Project at Orange Blossom and Airport Road
Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 11:20:14 AM
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Thank you in advance, Dan
Bill Modes
Broker Associate
CRS “Certified Residential Specialist”
GRI “Graduate Real Estate Institute"
Certified REALTOR Emeritus
“Selling The Dream for 30+ Years!”
Cell/Direct: 239 860-8440
Office: 239 261-2244 Ext. 426
Email: billmodes@icloud.com
From:Michael Fontana
To:KowalDan
Subject:Haven complex rezoning
Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 10:54:29 AM
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Dear Commissioner Kowal,
I am writing in regards to the upcoming vote on haven apartments rezoning. I am urging
you and pleading with you to please vote no on this new apartment complex. Yes I do
understand that people need a place to live but at the same time so do me and my family. We
just purchased a condo in the emerald lakes condo community. We paid top dollar and at a
high interest rate we did it because we are fleeing NY. What we are fleeing is high taxes, high
crime and poorer quality of life. All of which I see and many more with this new apartment
complex. This will severely lower the values of all surrounding properties. It also will take
away rental income as if these people qualify they can rent out their apartment for far less in
the same area, what’s the bargain. All people are good in nature but when people have less
money it’s human nature to struggle to survive and go to any means including violence to get
what they want. I’m in my 70s I can’t deal with that. I came to North Naples in particular due
to its low crime rates, great quality of living and to feel as if I’m living amongst the most
affluent. With this in the neighborhood it will lead to many more and soon enough the
demographics will change and votes will go from red to blue. They tell me don’t NY my
Florida well this is exactly what a yes vote would do to this utopia I call North Naples. There
are plenty of places in Naples like south Naples, golden gate and many others, why pick the
most desirable place? Why ruin a good thing. The community is outraged over this and we
beg you to vote no and listen to the people who put you in office we will be forever grateful to
you if you could vote no.
Signed Sal Fontana a very concerned citizen.
From:Michael Puchalla
To:KowalDan
Subject:Letter of Support - Haven
Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 10:45:06 AM
Attachments:Letter of Support - Haven.pdf
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Good morning. I have attached a letter of support for the Haven at Orange Blossom development. I
have heard from citizens concerned with the tracking and monitoring of locally controlled income
restricted units, and would be happy to discuss some proposed solutions. I look forward to
connecting soon.
Michael Puchalla, CMPFinCap
Executive Director
HDC of SW Florida, Inc.
D/B/A HELP (Housing, Education, Lending Programs)
3200 Bailey Lane Ste 109
Naples, FL 34105
(239) 434-2397 Ext. 205 Fax: 888-900-8063
www.floridahelp.org
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From:Pawel
To:KowalDan
Subject:Haven Apartment project
Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 3:39:52 AM
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I am a resident of Emerald Cir
I believe that the greatest stupidity will be to destroy Naples with such buildings. Tall buildings
will destroy both the peaceful dwelling and the climate of Naples. If there are a lot of tall
buildings, friends and I will withdraw our support for the city board, we will withdraw our
investments and move out of this city. Naples will no longer be Naples. If you build this
building, people will lose their support in you. Naples tradition will be broken.
There is a discussion among people that many have areceived some gifts and people's rumors
indicate that there may have been bribes from developers. Of course, no one will confirm
this, but suspicion is among the talks. Please make decisions for Naples and not for
unknown newcomers. Please be honest with current residents.
Good health.
Pawel Kaminski
Resident Naples
Emerald Lakes
From:Margot Kenzie
To:KowalDan
Subject:Haven apartment complex. No as it stands
Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 7:12:29 PM
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Dear commissioner,
I am strongly against this as it stands!!!
I am very strongly opposed to the Haven Apartment proposal. The residents of Emerald Lakes are already
profoundly effected by the density of Sienna Lakes and even the height, I reside on the west side of the lake and still
have the Sienna Lakes roof and lights in my view now.
The Haven apartment proposal is just too much height and density for this specific area. While the county needs
affordable housing, this Haven apartment complex is way out of proportion and should be voted down as it currently
stands.
When Sienna Lakes was built it just ruined the skyline of Walden Oaks and now lake front owners have a view of
this looming 4 story building with white commercial lighting. It literally ruined the neighborhood. Please don’t ruin
Emerald Lakes by allowing Haven Apartments to loom over a pretty and quiet neighborhood. Many of us sacrificed
square footage to be able to buy on this huge lake. It would be unfair to the tax paying owners here to gave their
views away for an oversized complex with too much height and density. With the new residential construction on
Orange Blossom, the road and intersection at airport rd is already stressed.
I emplore you to vote down haven apartments as it stands. The height and density and impact on Orange Blossom
and that part of Airport rd will be devastatingly negative to several residential neighborhoods nearby. I love my
quiet lakefront home and the darkness as owners go dark on the lakeside at night. A large apartment complex would
take away the integrity of the neighborhood
Thank you for listening. Please vote it down as it stands. It needs to be scaled down or put somewhere else East.
Sincerely
Margot Kenzie
Emerald lakes
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Margot@beachlife@gmail.com
From:PATRICIA MONGOLD
To:KowalDan
Subject:Haven apartments project
Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 4:56:01 PM
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Please do not support current project as proposed. Height of bldg is too high and
does not blend into our community. Additional congestion also. I support Naples need
for additional housing, but this is too much density.
Height of bldg needs to be lower.
Pat Mongold
Emerald Lakes
From:Darlene McChesney
To:KowalDan
Subject:Haven Apartments
Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 4:29:40 PM
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I am asking you to NOT approve the Haven Apartment Re zoning.
Thank you for your consideration.
Darlene McChesney
Emerald Lakes
From:Dave Renner
To:KowalDan
Cc:Tony Kinnear; Melinda Gunther; Ann Renner
Subject:Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Alliance Opposition to The Haven Apartment Complex GMPA and MPUD Ordinance
Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 3:37:07 PM
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Commissioner Kowal, on behalf of the leadership team of the Orange Blossom/Airport
Rd Corridor Alliance, I want to thank you again for taking the time to meet with us
and listen to our concerns several weeks ago.
We appreciate you giving us the opportunity to explain why over 3,000 residents of
the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd corridor have signed a petition opposing the rezoning
request for the high-density Haven apartments. Here is summary of our concerns:
1. The Haven will be 60 ft high (This is 43% higher than the highest nearby
building, the 42 ft Carlisle),
2. The Haven will have 336-units, creating over 23 units per acre (This is 64%
higher density than the highest density neighboring community, the Bear Creek
Apartments)
3. The Haven will be an expensive Luxury Apartment Complex. The developer told
us 3BRs will be $4,100/month, 2 BRs will be $3,200/month, and 1 BRs will be
$2,200/month. This part of town already has 4 other apartment complexes
within a mile with less expensive rental rates (Bear Creek, The Oasis, 10X
Apartments and Gulfshore Apartments.)
4. Out of the 336 units, the developer is only designating 76 as "affordable". They
are also still not delineating the number of 1BR, 2BR and 3BR apartments which
will be affordable. As you know, the greatest need is 3BR units for families.
5. Mike Bozi confirmed this Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor is NOT considered
an urban activity center. It is primarily a single-family home and 2-3 story low-
rise condominium residential family area with a one-story library, a one-story
government services office, a church and a tree nursery
6. Approving this project will set a precedent in height that will be a tipping point
for future projects on the 4 other buildable lots at this intersection.
This proposed Haven apartment complex GMPA & PUDZ was presented to the
Planning Commission on Thursday, April 6th. After the several hour hearing, two of
the six members of the Planning Commission, Paul Shea and Chuck Schmacher,
agreed with the residents and did NOT recommend approval for this project.
Planning Commission Member Paul Shea's concluding comments opposing this
rezoning request and siding with the residents were:
"So, you know, it's always a difficult situation when you're trying to
balance community benefit versus local community impact. I probably sit
more on the other side of this. I'm a champion of affordable housing. I
don't really view this as an activity center like I would Logan Square and
that, and I don't see it even close to it. It might get there, but it's not there
yet. I think it's a little too dense, and I think it's a little too tall. And I think
it's not quite the same as the rest of the neighborhood, and I think we're
giving up too much for 76 affordable housing units, personally. So I'm
going to vote against it as it stands right now."
Planning Commission Member Chuck Schumacher also opposed the rezoning request,
stating:
"I share the same sentiment. I can't -- I can't find myself getting behind
this at this point based on the density that we're seeing for only the
amount of units for affordable housing. I think that it has to be highlighted
the number of residents. And those that came forward, not only here today
but also through their petitions and through that Orange Blossom Alliance,
which has to be recognized. I mean, those residents are coming forward
with their concerns. I understand the traffic side. I understand all of that.
But, again, I have to go back to this density, the height, and the lack -- that
we're not achieving a full amount of affordable housing that we possibly
could."
As you know, the 14 residential communities in this Orange Blossom/Airport Rd
corridor represent over 4,000 households and strongly oppose this project.
The residents appreciate your efforts and support the need for more
affordable housing throughout Collier County, but the residents believe this can be
achieved while ALSO keeping new projects compatible and consistent with the
existing character, height (current maximum is 42 ft) and density of the neighboring
communities. We believe there is a middle ground here and are confident there are
other developers that would be willing to do such a project with a lower height and a
lower density, much like the proposed Ascend apartment project off Vanderbilt Beach
Rd by the Cincinnati developer.
We look forward to respectfully presenting the concerns and position of the
overwhelming majority of residents at the May 23rd Commissioners meeting. We
appreciate you listening to the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Alliance, and are asking
the County Commissioners to deny the Haven Applicant's rezoning request and find
a balanced win-win approach to density as Collier County continues to grow and
provide affordable housing for our community.
Call anytime with questions on the viewpoint of the residents.
Thank You!
Dave Renner
Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance Leadership Team
Monterey Resident
8000 Vera Cruz Way
Dave Renner
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
4300 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Suite 100| Naples, FL 34103
c 239.784.5552 | Venetian Village Office
dave.renner@premiersir.com
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From:Jonathan Foerster
To:HallChris; LoCastroRick; SaundersBurt; KowalDan; McDanielBill
Cc:PattersonAmy
Subject:Letter in support of the Haven at North Naples project
Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 3:30:20 PM
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Dear Chairman LoCastro and the Board of Collier County Commissioners,
I am writing to you to express my enthusiastic support for Johnson Development
Associates’ proposed project, Haven at North Naples, located on Airport-Pulling Road, just
south of Orange Blossom Drive. Once completed, I am confident that this project will add
much needed housing options to address our growing need for affordable workforce
housing.
I was pleased to hear that Johnson Development Associates has agreed to set aside 76
units for workforce housing. Half of those will be reserved for households making up to 80%
of the area median income (AMI), while the remaining half will be for those households
making up to 100% of AMI. This shows that Johnson Development Associates not only
understands the need for housing that is attainable for our workforce, but also is committed
to doing its part to address our community’s concerns.
As it has for many business leaders, the lack of attainable housing has become one of the
biggest roadblocks to managing my employees and recruiting talented people to work at
the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples. Many of my full-time team members make long
commutes from Lee County, which impacts not only their quality of life, but the quality of
work. For high-level positions, housing affordability issues limits my candidate pool to
people already in the region, which significantly hinders the ability to find the best possible
fit for each position.
Haven at North Naples is ideally situated along Airport-Pulling Road, near several
employers including CMON, shopping centers and other destinations. A traffic study
showed Haven at North Naples would have no significant impact on traffic along Airport-
Pulling Road. Furthermore, Johnson Development Associates has not only committed that
there will be no community access from Orange Blossom Drive, but also agreed to add a
right-out exit onto Airport-Pulling Road to divert traffic south and away from Orange
Blossom.
Johnson Development Associates has a proven track record in Collier County, and I’m
confident Haven at North Naples will build on its record of success. I strongly encourage
you to support Johnson Development Associates’ applications and allow this important
community project to move forward.
Respectfully,
Jonathan Foerster
CEO, Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples
15080 Livingston Road
Naples, FL 34109
239-253-6983
jfoerster@cmon.org
JONATHAN FOERSTER
Chief Executive Officer
Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples
239.260.1702
jfoerster@cmon.org
cmon.org
15080 Livingston RD., Naples, FL 34109
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From:Lisa Lefkow
To:KowalDan
Subject:Letter of Support for Haven at North Naples
Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 1:12:50 PM
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Dear Commissioner Kowal,
I am writing today to urge your support for the development of Haven at North Naples. We have
recently met with the members of the Johnson Development Team and are very impressed with
their thoughtful site plan and housing design. We are also pleased that they have voluntarily
included 20% of their units that will designated as affordable with half of these being for members of
the workforce earning less than 100% of AMI and half for those earning less than 80% of AMI.
Habitat celebrates this commitment which goes beyond what many developers are providing in
agreements to offer units to essential services personnel or those members of the workforce making
less than 120% of AMI. Very few join us in serving the hard-working low-wage earners whose
paychecks are less than 80% of the AMI and so we enthusiastically support this project. The
location is ideal for members of our workforce and will result in alleviation of traffic for those
working in the central and north part of the county.
Please review this application with care and sort out the noise from the folks who hope that nothing
will be built near them.
Thank you for continued leadership as we seek to build a vibrant and economically strong future
together!
Blessings,
Rev. Lisa B. Lefkow
Chief Executive Officer
Habitat for Humanity of Collier County
11145 Tamiami Trail East | Naples, FL 34113
Office: 239-775-0036 | Cell: 239-595-1111
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From:karen ann flinn
To:KowalDan
Subject:North Haven proposed community
Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:39:22 AM
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Good morning, commissioners.
My name is Daniel Flinn. I am a retired veterinarian living in Walden
Oaks, a community of 321 homes located directly across from the
proposed North Haven Community, and the adjacent proposed Medical
Center and storage facility one property north. Walden Oaks is located
on Airport-Pullin Road. Our entrance/exit access is directly across from
the proposed North Haven Community. Our residents, when coming
from the north, must cross three lanes of traffic to enter our
community using a short access lane. This has caused a backup onto
Airport Road when more than 6 cars a waiting to make the
turn. Likewise, our residents upon leaving our community desiring to
go south, must cross three lanes of traffic to make the U-turn or
proceed to Orange Blossom to make the U-turn. Again, crossing three
lanes of traffic. We share these issues with the community, Windward
Isles consisting of 30 homes, which is adjacent to Walden Oaks. The
addition of 330 units at the proposed North Haven will add an
additional 500-700 cars accessing these lanes on Airport creating a
significant safety issue to residents, vendors, school buses, and guests
utilizing these access points.
I do not have a concern with development of a piece of property. My
concern is maximizing the density on the property without regard to
the daily safety issues being created by the additional resident units
being added to the area. The residents of Walden Oaks are asking the
Commissioners to deny the high density 60ft high apartment complex
which would be 43% higher than the highest neighboring complex, the
42ft Carlisle Retirement Community. We are asking you to protect this
beautiful part of Naples.
Thank you
Daniel Flinn, DVM
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From:Chris Mathew
To:LoCastroRick; HallChris; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill; KowalDan
Subject:Re: Proposed Rezoning for The Haven at North Naples / Airport Carlisle Mixed Use Subdistrict
Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:25:06 AM
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Good morning,
One week from today, Collier County Commissioners will vote to approve or deny the
rezoning request for this project. I want to take a moment as a concerned resident to once
again voice my opposition to this request and ask for your support in denying it. This is a
proposed project that is inconsistent with the Orange Blossom / Airport Rd. corridor and the
developer's latest proposal will have a significant and long-term negative impact on this area
and the schools that support the area.
The Haven's developer is asking for a 60 ft high, 4-story, 336-unit (22.4 units per acre)
apartment complex.
This is 60% higher density than the highest density existing neighboring complex, the
Bear Creek Apartments just to the south of the proposed Haven project.
This is 43% higher than the tallest neighboring building, the 42 ft high Carlisle
Assisted Living Facility.
This is 40% higher density than the maximum they are eligible for based on the
Current County Growth Management Plan, even with an affordable housing
component.
I respectfully ask for your support in denying the Developer’s Growth Management Plan
Amendment (GMPA) and Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (MPUD) Ordinance.
Best regards,
Chris Mathew
On Thu, Dec 8, 2022 at 1:51ௗPM Chris Mathew <cmathew001@gmail.com> wrote:
I am writing to you to voice my opposition to this proposed rezoning.
Like many area residents, I am concerned about the impact this project
will have on our schools and to the traffic congestion in the vicinity of
Orange Blossom Dr. and Airport-Pulling Rd.
My family recently moved to Naples from Ohio in part to escape out-of-
control and irresponsible development that led to unsustainable
overcrowding in our schools and strains on public infrastructure. Please
do not provide a rubber stamp to developers that seek to profit off of
over-development in Naples at the expense of our quality of life. Avoid
sacrificing the education of our children by making their classroom
experience a trailer permanently placed on school grounds. That's how
our previous hometown, Dublin, OH, had to deal with overcrowded
schools at all grade levels as out-of-control development exceeded the
pace of planning and investing in schools and community infrastructure.
I fear Naples and Collier County are on a similar path based on the
Collier County Public Schools report that the majority of the schools
currently do not have available capacity.
You can prevent this by:
Only approving development projects that are consistent with the
existing area from a density, height, and aesthetics perspective.
Johnson Development Group from South Carolina is proposing
this 5-story apartment complex, over 70 ft in height, with 336 units
on a 10-acre parcel of land. The tallest building in the area is just
three stories high.
Upholding the current Growth Management Plan which allows for
rezoning up to 4-6 units per acre. This proposed project is 33.6 units
per acre, a major departure from the Comprehensive Growth Plan.
Adhering to section 2.06 of the Collier County Land Development
Code.
Requiring a full 12 month traffic study.
Residents believe the County Planning Commission and the County
Commissioners are faced with a tipping point decision for the future of
the entire Naples area. Do we want to protect the lower density quality
environment and schools we all love about our community or are we
going to let Collier County become a congested, overcrowded, and less
desirable place to work and live? I urge our County officials to carefully
and slowly choose which direction we take the county…. project by
project. Thank you for listening to the concerns of the residents of our
community.
Chris Mathew
Naples resident, The Villages of Monterey
From:Ellen Nowacki
To:HallChris; KowalDan; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill; LoCastroRick
Subject:Proposed Rezoning for Haven Apartment Complex
Date:Monday, May 15, 2023 10:13:04 AM
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We request the County Commissioners to deny the South Carolina Johnson Development's
Growth Management Plan Amendment and Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development Ordinance
for the following reasons:
The Haven apartment complex composed of 60 ft 4-story 336 units (22.4 per acre) is
120% higher density than they are eligible for based on the current County Growth
Management Plan;
Almost 50% higher than the tallest building in the neighborhood (Carlisle Assisted
Living);
Not compatible or consistent with the character, height and density of this high
intensity, congested area with backed up traffic throughout the day, a high accident rate
and overcrowded schools at capacity.
The Amendment being sought by the developer lacks specific enforceability and penalties if
the developer does not adhere to offering these units to lower income individuals qualifying
for a lower rent level.
In addition:
The Developer is asking for high rents (from $2,200 to $4,200 per month), nowhere
near an affordable range;
There are already 4 other more affordable apartment complexes within a mile of the
proposed Haven complex (Bear Creek, The Oasis, 10X Apartments and Gulfshore
Apartments) which do have vacancies.
We do support more affordable housing units with lower density that is more consistent and
compatible with the existing neighborhoods. A much smaller apartment complex with no
greater than the maximum eligible density of 10 units per acre - as clearly stated in the Growth
Management Plan - is more consistent and compatible with the character, height and density
of the neighborhood and will still contribute to the County's and resident's desire for more
affordable apartments.
--
Ellen Nowacki and Dale Borsenik
From:Dianna Quintanilla
To:FrancisSarina
Subject:Meeting Request: Haven BCC 5/23
Date:Wednesday, May 3, 2023 3:01:31 PM
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Good afternoon,
From our previous emails on another matter, I know that the Commissioner was available on
May 22nd at 10:45-11:15 or 1:15-1:45.
Still true, if so Rich would like to meet with the Commissioner regarding the BCC agenda item: The
Haven.
Let me know, thanks.
Dianna Quintanilla
Administrative Assistant
The Northern Trust Building
4001 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 300
Naples, Florida 34103
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From:Habitat NextGen
To:LoCastroRick
Cc:CapizziAixa; JarvisLouise; FilsonSue; FrancisSarina; TiberiaCristina; HallChris; SaundersBurt; KowalDan;
McDanielBill
Subject:The Haven Project Letter of Support
Date:Tuesday, May 2, 2023 2:52:19 PM
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Dear Chairman LoCastro and Commissioners,
Hope this email finds you all well. Please see the attached letter of support for The Haven
project from the Habitat NextGen Board. It is difficult for our members to attend
commission meetings in person due to their current professional commitments, I hope this
letter is sufficient to acknowledge our support.
Respectfully,
The Habitat NextGen Board
From:JANET MILLS
To:KowalDan
Subject:The Haven
Date:Tuesday, April 11, 2023 9:39:38 AM
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Please vote NO on The Haven apartments due to the increase it will cause in traffic on Airport Rd. I live 1/4 mile
away & enter & exit on Airport. It is already dangerous with speeders & risky maneuvers of drivers on Airport.
Please vote NO
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From:Lisa O
To:KowalDan
Subject:Please vote NO on the Haven Apartments
Date:Monday, April 3, 2023 7:44:47 PM
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I have lived here since 2013.
The proposed project is too large for this area. The traffic is already out of control and there
are now very serious accidents in this corridor on a regular basis.
Please protect the residents that live in this area and keep us safe.
Thank you.
Lisa Onorato
6770 Lone Oak Blvd
Naples 34109
From:Tom M. High
Cc:randysoundman@mac.com; VernonChristopher; FryerEdwin; KlucikRobert; SheaPaul; SchmittJoseph;
LoCastroRick; HallChris; SaundersBurt; KowalDan; McDanielBill
Subject:Letter of Objection to Density Proposed for The Haven
Date:Friday, March 31, 2023 6:43:57 PM
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I am a resident living in Walden Oaks directly across Airport Road from The Haven and
object to the proposed rezone. Please read the attached memo.
Tom M. High
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From:brian follett
To:KowalDan
Subject:The Haven
Date:Friday, March 31, 2023 11:57:36 AM
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RE: The Haven Apartment project - opposition
Having studied the specifics of this project, I can find no justification for rezoning the property to
allow higher density housing. Please follow the Growth Management Plan as it is currently written
and deny the request for an amendment. Thank you.
Brian Follett
7619 San Sebastian Way
Naples, FL 34109
(neighborhood on Orange Blossom Drive)
From:Ellen Nowacki
To:KowalDan
Subject:Proposed Rezoning for Haven Apartment Complex
Date:Thursday, March 30, 2023 4:03:10 PM
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We request the County Planning Commission and the County Commissioners to deny the
South Carolina Johnson Development's Growth Management Plan Amendment and Mixed-
Use Planned Unit Development Ordinance for the following reasons:
The Haven apartment complex composed of 60 ft 4-story 336 units (22.4 per acre) is
120% higher density than they are eligible for based on the current County Growth
Management Plan;
Almost 50% higher than the tallest building in the neighborhood (Carlisle Assisted
Living);
Not compatible or consistent with the character, height and density of this high
intensity, congested area with backed up traffic throughout the day, a high accident rate
and overcrowded schools at capacity.
The Amendment being sought by the developer lacks specific enforceability and penalties if
the developer does not adhere to offering these units to lower income individuals qualifying
for a lower rent level.
The Developer is asking for high rents (from $2,200 to $4,200 per month), nowhere
near an affordable range;
There are already 4 other more affordable apartment complexes within a mile of the
proposed Haven complex (Bear Creek, The Oasis, 10X Apartments and Gulfshore
Apartments).
The Orange Blossom/Airport Road corridor is not designated as an urban activity center. It is
primarily a family residential area.
We do support more affordable housing units with lower density that is more consistent and
compatible with the existing neighborhoods. A much smaller apartment complex with no
greater than the maximum eligible density of 10 units per acre - as clearly stated in the Growth
Management Plan - is more consistent and compatible with the character, height and density
of the neighborhood and will still contribute to the County's and resident's desire for more
affordable apartments.
--
Ellen Nowacki and Dale Borsenik
From:Dave Renner
To:KowalDan
Subject:Commissioner Kowal Meeting with Orange Blossom Alliance on The Haven Apartments Wednesday, March 29th
11:30
Date:Tuesday, March 21, 2023 5:56:03 PM
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Sabrina, I just wanted to confirm that Melinda Gunther
(melinda.gunther@premiersir.com), an Il Regalo Resident adjacent to the proposed
Haven Apartments, will also be joining us next Wednesday, March 29th at 11:30 at
Commissioner Kowal's office. The others are Dave Renner, Tony Kinnear, Diane
Flagg and Ann Renner.
Thank You
Dave Renner
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
4300 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Suite 100| Naples, FL 34103
c 239.784.5552 | Venetian Village Office
dave.renner@premiersir.com
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