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Commissioner Saunders Ex parte Items - Commissioner Burt L. Saunders COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MAY 23, 2023 ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS 9B *** 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) ®Meetings ®Correspondence ®e-mails ❑Calls All information has been filed electronically with Minutes and Records CONSENT AGENDA - NONE Ex parte Items - Commissioner Burt L. Saunders COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MAY 23, 2023 SUMMARY AGENDA - 17A 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] ® NO DISCLOSURE FOR THIS ITEM 17B 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] ® NO DISCLOSURE FOR THIS ITEM From:Stephen P Utz To:SaundersBurt Subject:Today,s Failure Date:Tuesday, May 23, 2023 8:02:21 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Mr. Saunders, Today's performance was horrible. Have you ever been on Airport past Pine Ridge at 5:00, not to mention have you ever seen the site ??. That was shameful today !! Was there a traffic report that you laid eyes on?? From Collier County ? Hell no. You're making decisions on a place you'e never seen.! You trust what Yovanovich says,you're smarter than that.!!! You know when he's lying ??? When his lips starts moving ! How many times has he hustled you guys.Just a hired gun. Should have been a continuance today until you got more info. or a trip up this way.!! For the record ,I dealt with the same scenario, next to my community when King Richards closed down. They wanted 5, 5 story units and I said that's not going to happen. Mr. Zeller came in and said I want this spot,let my men know what you want. Everything we asked,we got.We were not greedy. He agreed to everything, so It can be done. Something to think about. You and Dr.Love still down on 18th ,17th ? Did a lot of work during the remodel. Respectfully ,, Steve Utz From:David Recklitis To:HallChris; KowalDan; SaundersBurt; bill.mcdaniels@colliercountyfl.gov; LoCastroRick Subject:Haven Apartment resining denial Date:Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:04:51 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Opposition due to environmental impact. Current resident of Emerald Lakes observed impact since sienna lakes construction American Eagle, hawks other birds of prey no longer seen at Emerald Lake believe nests and other environmental elements pushed or destroyed by over development of the area David Recklitis Jean Upton Sent from my iPhone From:Rae Ann Burton To:Collier County Commissioners Subject:Haven project Date:Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:23:50 PM Importance:High EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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:Ws Johnston To:SaundersBurt Subject:The Haven Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 6:53:33 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner Saunders, 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 From:martindb@lycos.com To:SaundersBurt Subject:Oppose Haven Apartment Complex Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 7:12:40 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner Saunders, 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: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 EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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 Sent from my iPhone From:EILEEN SWORDS To:HallChris; KowalDan; SaundersBurt; bill.mcdaniels@colliercountyfl.gov; LoCastroRick Subject:Re:Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 8:12:31 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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 EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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 Sent by Dr Robert (Rocky) Young 7343 Mill Pond Circle, Naples FL 34109 DRROBERTYOUNG@GMAIL.COM Cybersecurity ... Anywhere, Anytime & Any Device ... R U Secure? Begin forwarded message: 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:angera44@gmail.com To:SaundersBurt Subject:‘No’ on Haven apartment complex Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 8:56:13 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner Saunders, 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 Sent from my iPad From:Vivian Lugo To:SaundersBurt Subject:Re: The Haven - pls vote NO Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 9:30:30 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Good evening Commissioner Saunders, 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. Vivian Lugo Resident Walden Oaks From:SaundersBurt To:"se911web@gmail.com" Subject:RE: Writing voicing opposition to proposed density and height of The Haven Date:Tuesday, May 23, 2023 7:13:00 AM Mr. Eckels, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when deliberating this issue before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: se911web@gmail.com <se911web@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 22, 2023 5:28 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Writing voicing opposition to proposed density and height of The Haven EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner Saunders, 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:SaundersBurt To:"dorinda pinho" Subject:RE: Haven Apartments Date:Tuesday, May 23, 2023 7:23:00 AM Ms. Pinho, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when deliberating this issue before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here -----Original Message----- From: dorinda pinho <dcpinho124@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 22, 2023 6:44 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Haven Apartments EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner Saunders My husband and I are residents of Emerald Lakes Community in Naples. We are aware of the Haven Apartments Project. We agree and understand that Collier 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. We oppose and ask that at tomorrow’s meeting, you deny the developer’s rezoning request as part of their Growth Management Plan Amendment. With thanks, Emerald Lakes Resident Sent from my iPhone From:David Recklitis To:HallChris; KowalDan; SaundersBurt; bill.mcdaniels@colliercountyfl.gov; LoCastroRick Subject:Opposition to Haven Apartment Project Date:Tuesday, May 23, 2023 8:46:09 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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 Sent from my iPhone From:dorinda pinho To:SaundersBurt Subject:Haven Apartments Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 6:44:29 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner Saunders My husband and I are residents of Emerald Lakes Community in Naples. We are aware of the Haven Apartments Project. We agree and understand that Collier 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. We oppose and ask that at tomorrow’s meeting, you deny the developer’s rezoning request as part of their Growth Management Plan Amendment. With thanks, Emerald Lakes Resident Sent from my iPhone From:Susana Pezzullo To:SaundersBurt Subject:The Haven Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 6:22:11 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner Saunders, 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 From:se911web@gmail.com To:SaundersBurt Subject:Writing voicing opposition to proposed density and height of The Haven Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 5:28:33 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner Saunders, 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:Windows mail Mikeotto6 To:SaundersBurt Subject:The Haven Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 2:24:42 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner: The POA Board at Bridgewater Bay represents 524 owners and over 1,000 residents in the community. One of the reasons Bridgewater Bay is so desirable is the fact that it is in a quiet area of Collier County having only to deal with the heavy traffic in the morning and afternoons. However, since Sienna Lakes was constructed and occupied, the traffic on Orange Blossom and Airport Pulling Road has increased immensely. In addition, the traffic pattern change on Orange Blossom was poorly done, and only a matter of time before we have a fatality. It has come to the Board’s attention that a South Carolina Developer is seeking approval from Collier County Planning Commission to build a high density, 5+ story apartment complex just south of the Italian American Club with access onto Airport Pulling and Orange Blossom. The name of the complex is “The Haven at North Naples”. While we encourage development of affordable housing in and around Collier County, this area is overburdened with traffic going east-west on Orange Blossom causing backups at Airport Pulling and Livingston Rd. daily. The proposed development could add over 700+ cars daily to our already crowded area. The proposed project would be built on 10-acre site, creating almost 34 units per acre, which is 5 x greater than the current Collier County Growth Management plan of 6 units per acre. The height, 5 stories, is out of character for our neighborhood and adding to the already dangerous intersection. 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. It is our collective agreement that this project (plus upcoming ones) will make this area mirror the traffic congestion within the Immokalee and I-75 corridor. Not to mention the added residents will burden our schools which are already overcrowded. Besides Bridgewater Bay, many communities along Orange Blossom are opposing the development and encouraging our residents to oppose the project. We feel the Planning Commission did not do their due diligence, and allowed the developer to use the Carlisle’s area to increase their Square Footage per acre. We vehemently oppose this project and any modification of the plans because this intersection is already at capacity. Not to mention, the increase in cars will impact the safety of our children with 3 High Schools within 1 mile of the site. Please do not allow this project to be considered. I am certain of other uses for the property which would allow for a smooth transition. Sincerely, The Property Owners Association Board for Bridgewater Bay, Michael O. Andrews Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From:Richard Coan To:HallChris; KowalDan; SaundersBurt; bill.mcdaniels@colliercountyfl.gov; LoCastroRick Subject:Haven Apartment Project Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 1:41:20 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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 From:Michele Allen To:SaundersBurt Subject:HAVEN APARTMENT POJECT Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 9:37:31 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Good morning, I have been a full time resident of the Emerald Lakes community since 1995. I am writing this to state my opposition to the Haven Apartment project. To be clear, I understand the importance of needing more affordable housing in our county, but we need a balanced approach with lower density affordable housing consistent with the height, density and character of the neighboring communities. Please help us stay within this existing goal. Thank you, Michele Allen Emerald Lakes resident Naples, FL From:SaundersBurt To:"Joyce Etchison" Subject:RE: Pleading for a NO Vote for The HAVEN Date:Monday, May 22, 2023 7:21:00 AM Ms. Etchison, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when deliberating this issue before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Joyce Etchison <joyce.etchison@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2023 7:38 PM To: dan.kowel@colliercountyfl.gov Cc: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov>; McDanielBill <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>; LoCastroRick <Rick.LoCastro@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Pleading for a NO Vote for The HAVEN EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. We are not so naive to think nothing commercial would ever be built at this location but really? The height and density proposed is beyond belief. I have lived on Orange Blossom for 22 years and for 22 years I have had people constantly tell me they think it is the most attractive public road in Naples. With likely 550+ car trips going in and out of these apartments daily, you can assume a large % turn south, will then u- turn to go north, then turn left/west at the Airport Orange Blossom light in order to go West to 41. This intersection already has a high accident rate and very long backups in the evening. Residents can only exit going right (south) and we were told that "somehow" they will not be able to utilize the first u-turn to go north (plastic orange cones?) therefore forcing them to proceed to the second (crossing over two lanes) quickly and meet up with the residents exiting Walden Oaks. I have images of the traffic standstills on Immokolee Road fighting for positions going to/from work every day. There are no other buildings in this area of Airport that are the height proposed. This is out of character for this immediate area and will likely "open a can of worms" that can never be reversed. Do we not have enough "luxury" apartments now who got their density prizes granted by providing some affordable housing? And the word "affordable" is a joke. In an editorial this week, it was so aptly stated that because of our county's high Area Median Income, the availability of affordable housing is absolutely not provided for our essential workers earning $35,000- $60,000. The Haven's rates prohibit those who are in the majority of need from living there. But it sounds good to the public which makes the "higher ups" look good. And the developers get their dream density to the expense of those who are seeing our safe and peaceful city being thrown to the wolves. Please reject this current proposal for its height and density. Maybe a little breathing room and negotiation could culminate in a suitable resolve. Sincerely, Joyce Etchison JOYCE ETCHISON, Realtor AMERIVEST REALTY 239-860-1650 SRES "Senior Residential Specialist" Voted 10 YEARS Best in Client Satisfaction Award "Five Star Real Estate Agents" by "Gulf Shore Life" Magazine From:ziarosie1 To:SaundersBurt Subject:Haven apartment - emerald lakes May 23 9am Date:Sunday, May 21, 2023 9:37:59 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I would like register my email for zoom or YouTube attendance. Thank you Rosanna Pinto 917.607.5700 Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device From:Michelle Giocastro To:SaundersBurt Subject:Opposed to haven housing project Date:Sunday, May 21, 2023 2:39:36 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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 Sent from my iPhone 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 EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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 Sent from Outlook for iOS From:Diane Sullivan To:HallChris; dan.kowale@colliercountyfl.gov; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill; LoCastroRick Subject:Hearing for new apartment complex Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 7:31:37 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioners, I wish to state my opposition to the new apartment complex proposed for Orange Blossom at the intersection of Airport rd. This area is already overstressed with traffic especially with the recent addition of Sienna Lakes, (this complex is also moving forward with adding additional facilities which will nearly double its current occupancy). The proposed complex will most certainly make this area nearly impassable. I implore you to vote no on this new development. My family has been residents of Walden Oaks for nearly 25 years. We have watched this area explode over the last 5-8 years. The current infrastructure can not sufficiently support the addition of the proposed complex. I appreciate your service to the county and look forward to reviewing your vote. Sincerely, Diane Sullivan Wood 6543 ILEX Cir. Naples, FL 34109 Sent from Mail for Windows From:SaundersBurt To:"Sharon Buckley" Subject:RE: Haven Apartments Date:Friday, May 19, 2023 7:11:00 AM Ms. Buckley, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here -----Original Message----- From: Sharon Buckley <slbuckley14@icloud.com> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2023 6:20 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Haven Apartments EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Hi Burt, Hope all is well. I haven’t seen you since our Wolford College of Anesthesia board meetings. I went off the board shortly after Kaiser University took over the college. I live in the Villages of Monterey and am very concerned about the high density housing that is proposed for the property adjacent to the Italian American Club. The 60 foot high 4 story building is much higher than adjacent buildings and higher than the county growth management plan. Allowing this will set an undesired precedent for future development on the other 2 available corners of Airport and Orange Blossom Roads. Our county needs more affordable housing but it is hoped that new buildings will be consistent with that of neighboring communities. I am out of town and will not be able to attend next weeks Commissioners meeting. Thank you for your consideration. Regards, Tom Buckley Sent from my iPad From:Tony Ridgway To:SaundersBurt Subject:Haven Project Date:Friday, May 19, 2023 9:19:58 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner Saunders, 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:rmaxfield@tvsnaples.org on behalf of Dennis Chapman To:LoCastroRick; HallChris; SaundersBurt; KowalDan; McDanielBill; PattersonAmy Subject:Haven at North Naples - Letter of Support Date:Friday, May 19, 2023 9:42:08 AM Attachments:Haven at North Naples Letter of Support.pdf EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Good morning, Chairman LoCastro and the Board of Collier County Commissioners, Attached is my letter of support for Johnson Development Associates’ proposed project, Haven at North Naples. Thank you for taking the time to address this important topic. With gratitude, Dennis From:Stephanie Lucarelli To:LoCastroRick; SaundersBurt; KowalDan; McDanielBill; PattersonAmy; HallChris Subject:Haven at Naples North Date:Friday, May 19, 2023 10:27:58 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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:Jo Jolliffe To:SaundersBurt Subject:Re: Re. The Haven Apartment project at Airport/Orange Blossom Date:Friday, May 19, 2023 11:45:53 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Thank you for your response. Appreciated. On Fri, 19 May 2023 at 14:39, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Dr. Jolliffe, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Jo Jolliffe <jojbahrain@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 19, 2023 9:38 AM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re. The Haven Apartment project at Airport/Orange Blossom EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 6636 Tannin lane B Walden Oaks Naples 34109 Dear Commissioner Burt Saunders, 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 Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. From:Tracy Stuben To:SaundersBurt Subject:Orange Blossom Date:Friday, May 19, 2023 1:17:07 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner Mcdaniels, 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:Jeannette Provance To:SaundersBurt Subject:The Haven Date:Saturday, May 20, 2023 11:57:52 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner Burt Saunders: I am writing to once again ask for your denial of The Haven Luxury Apartment Complex to be built at the corner of Airport Pulling and Orange Blossom Road. These developers are not local. You have no obligations to them. Instead, please consider your neighbors and fellow Naples residents request to OPPOSE the rezoning for the high density, 50 ft. high. 332 unit Haven Apartment Complex, The propose has a 120% higher density per the current Growth Management Plan. It has a much higher profile that the surrounding buildings. This proposal is not consistent or compatible with the character, height and density of the neighboring communities. The Haven Project would be the beginning of overbuild in this beautiful area. Thus, allowing further congestion, overcrowding of schools, and increased traffic. Accidents, please look at the current incident rate on the highly traveled Airport Pulling Road at this area. Prices are to run from $4200 down to $2200 for a one bedroom is not low rent. Thanks for taking your time to read and digest this information. See you tomorrow at the meeting. Jeannette Provance 7530 Mill Pond Circle Naples, Fl 34109 239-596-0036 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 EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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:Joyce Etchison To:dan.kowel@colliercountyfl.gov Cc:SaundersBurt; McDanielBill; LoCastroRick Subject:Pleading for a NO Vote for The HAVEN Date:Saturday, May 20, 2023 7:38:25 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. We are not so naive to think nothing commercial would ever be built at this location but really? The height and density proposed is beyond belief. I have lived on Orange Blossom for 22 years and for 22 years I have had people constantly tell me they think it is the most attractive public road in Naples. With likely 550+ car trips going in and out of these apartments daily, you can assume a large % turn south, will then u-turn to go north, then turn left/west at the Airport Orange Blossom light in order to go West to 41. This intersection already has a high accident rate and very long backups in the evening. Residents can only exit going right (south) and we were told that "somehow" they will not be able to utilize the first u-turn to go north (plastic orange cones?) therefore forcing them to proceed to the second (crossing over two lanes) quickly and meet up with the residents exiting Walden Oaks. I have images of the traffic standstills on Immokolee Road fighting for positions going to/from work every day. There are no other buildings in this area of Airport that are the height proposed. This is out of character for this immediate area and will likely "open a can of worms" that can never be reversed. Do we not have enough "luxury" apartments now who got their density prizes granted by providing some affordable housing? And the word "affordable" is a joke. In an editorial this week, it was so aptly stated that because of our county's high Area Median Income, the availability of affordable housing is absolutely not provided for our essential workers earning $35,000-$60,000. The Haven's rates prohibit those who are in the majority of need from living there. But it sounds good to the public which makes the "higher ups" look good. And the developers get their dream density to the expense of those who are seeing our safe and peaceful city being thrown to the wolves. Please reject this current proposal for its height and density. Maybe a little breathing room and negotiation could culminate in a suitable resolve. Sincerely, Joyce Etchison JOYCE ETCHISON, Realtor AMERIVEST REALTY 239-860-1650 SRES "Senior Residential Specialist" Voted 10 YEARS Best in Client Satisfaction Award "Five Star Real Estate Agents" by "Gulf Shore Life" Magazine From:Anne Harris To:SaundersBurt Subject:VOTE NO ORANGE BLOSSOM PROJECT Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 7:03:46 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Please vote no to this project. I live in Emerald lakes- already do busy enough! Be positive, Anne Harris 7743 Jewel Ln 204 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 EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. ---------- Forwarded message --------- 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:Sharon Buckley To:SaundersBurt Subject:Haven Apartments Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 6:19:45 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Hi Burt, Hope all is well. I haven’t seen you since our Wolford College of Anesthesia board meetings. I went off the board shortly after Kaiser University took over the college. I live in the Villages of Monterey and am very concerned about the high density housing that is proposed for the property adjacent to the Italian American Club. The 60 foot high 4 story building is much higher than adjacent buildings and higher than the county growth management plan. Allowing this will set an undesired precedent for future development on the other 2 available corners of Airport and Orange Blossom Roads. Our county needs more affordable housing but it is hoped that new buildings will be consistent with that of neighboring communities. I am out of town and will not be able to attend next weeks Commissioners meeting. Thank you for your consideration. Regards, Tom Buckley Sent from my iPad From:SaundersBurt To:"Salvatore Bova" Subject:RE: Definitely Opposed To Rezoning For New Haven Apartments Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 5:59:00 PM Mr. Bova, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Salvatore Bova <bova2@verizon.net> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2023 5:33 PM To: HallChris <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov>; SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov>; LoCastroRick <Rick.LoCastro@colliercountyfl.gov>; bill.mcdaniels@colliercountyfl.gov; don.kowal@colliercountyfl.gov Subject: Definitely Opposed To Rezoning For New Haven Apartments EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Gentlemen, As a property owner in Collier County I am strongly opposed to any rezoning to accomodate the New Haven Apartments. I agree that the county needs more affordable housing, but that a more balanced approach is necessary to provide that such housing be consistent with the height, density, and character of neighborhood communities. NO TO REZONING FOR NEW HAVEN APARTMENTS Property Owner Emerald Lakes Sent from AOL on Android From:Salvatore Bova To:HallChris; SaundersBurt; LoCastroRick; bill.mcdaniels@colliercountyfl.gov; don.kowal@colliercountyfl.gov Subject:Definitely Opposed To Rezoning For New Haven Apartments Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 5:32:59 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Gentlemen, As a property owner in Collier County I am strongly opposed to any rezoning to accomodate the New Haven Apartments. I agree that the county needs more affordable housing, but that a more balanced approach is necessary to provide that such housing be consistent with the height, density, and character of neighborhood communities. NO TO REZONING FOR NEW HAVEN APARTMENTS Property Owner Emerald Lakes Sent from AOL on Android From:SaundersBurt To:"heidi adagostino.com" Subject:RE: Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor rezone Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 4:20:00 PM Ms. D’Agostino, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: heidi adagostino.com <heidi@adagostino.com> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2023 3:59 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor rezone EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. May 18th,2023 RE: Haven Apartments on Airport Rd / Orange Blossom Corridor Dear Commissioner Saunders, 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:heidi adagostino.com To:SaundersBurt Subject:Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor rezone Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 3:59:02 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. May 18th,2023 RE: Haven Apartments on Airport Rd / Orange Blossom Corridor Dear Commissioner Saunders, 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:Denise Murphy To:HallChris; SaundersBurt; KowalDan Subject:Johnson Project Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 3:08:06 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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:SaundersBurt To:"Geoffrey Wagner" Subject:RE: Opposition to the Haven Apartment Project Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 1:58:00 PM Mr. Wagner, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Geoffrey Wagner <lgw61894@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2023 11:27 AM To: HallChris <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov>; KowalDan <Dan.Kowal@colliercountyfl.gov>; SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov>; bill.mcdaniels@colliercountyfl.gov; LoCastroRick <Rick.LoCastro@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Opposition to the Haven Apartment Project EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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:ANNA MULTARI To:LoCastroRick; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill; KowalDan; HallChris Subject:HAVEN Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 12:25:41 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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:richytzzzz To:SaundersBurt Subject:Haven Apartment Project Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 1:15:36 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Hello Mr. Saunders, 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:Michael Walcott To:SaundersBurt Subject:Haven Apartments Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 2:12:48 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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:SaundersBurt To:"Michael Walcott" Subject:RE: Haven Apartments Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 2:30:00 PM Mr. Walcott, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Michael Walcott <michaelwwalcott@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 2:13 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Haven Apartments EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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:Donna Jannine To:SaundersBurt Subject:Letter from Greater Naples Chamber re: Haven at N. Naples Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 3:02:48 PM Attachments:BCC Saunders- Haven at N. Naples.pdf EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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:Irina s To:HallChris; KowalDan; SaundersBurt; bill.mcdaniels@colliercountyfl.gov; LoCastroRick Subject:In regards to the Haven Apartments rezoning Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 3:26:57 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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 Sent from my From:Irina s To:SaundersBurt Subject:Re: In regards to the Haven Apartments rezoning Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 3:47:25 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I wish we could Burt But currently in PA Thank you! Irina Sent from my On May 17, 2023, at 3:38 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Irina, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Irina s <asis15@comcast.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 3:26 PM To: HallChris <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov>; KowalDan <Dan.Kowal@colliercountyfl.gov>; SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov>; bill.mcdaniels@colliercountyfl.gov; LoCastroRick <Rick.LoCastro@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: In regards to the Haven Apartments rezoning EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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 Sent from my Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. From:Jeanne Zajac To:SaundersBurt Subject:Opposed to Haven apt complex Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:22:43 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Should be lower density to fit in with surrounding developments From:Holliday, Matthew To:SaundersBurt Subject:Letter of Support for housing proposal Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:51:23 AM Attachments:18 May 23 NCH LoS Haven at North Naples.pdf EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Good Morning, Commissioner Saunders, Please find attached a letter of support for the Johnson Development Associates proposal for Haven at North Naples. This is item 9B on the agenda for 23 May 2023. Respectfully, Matthew Holliday Director of Advocacy & Government Relations NCH Healthcare System 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL 34102 239-826-7864 Mobile 239-624-4038 Office CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE - Visit our website at http://www.nchmd.org This email and any files transmitted with it are from the NCH Healthcare System. This message is confidential and is intended only for the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient or have received this email in error, please call us immediately at (239) 624-5000 and ask to speak to the message sender or promptly email the message sender of the delivery error and then delete the message. Thank You. 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 EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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:SaundersBurt To:"Michael Fontana" Subject:RE: Haven complex rezoning Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 11:13:00 AM Mr. Fontana, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Michael Fontana <michael.fontana256@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 10:55 AM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Haven complex rezoning EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner Saunders, 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 Fontana To:SaundersBurt Subject:Haven complex rezoning Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 10:54:55 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner Saunders, 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:SaundersBurt Subject:Letter of Support - Haven Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 10:43:49 AM Attachments:Letter of Support - Haven.pdf EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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 HUD #84754 Notice of Confidentiality This email message and its attachments, if any, are intended solely for the use of the addressee hereof. In addition, this message and the attachments, if any, may contain information that is confidential, privileged and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are prohibited from reading, disclosing, reproducing, distributing, disseminating or otherwise using this transmission. Delivery of this message to any person other than the intended recipient is not intended to waive any right or privilege. If you have received this message in error, please promptly notify the sender by reply email and immediately delete this message from your system. From:SaundersBurt To:"Margot Kenzie" Subject:RE: Haven apartments is a strong no! Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 7:01:00 AM Ms. Kenzie, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here -----Original Message----- From: Margot Kenzie <margotbeachlife@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 7:15 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Haven apartments is a strong no! EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear commissioner Saunders- 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 give 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. Sincerely Margot Kenzie Emerald lakes Sent from my iPhone Margot@beachlife@gmail.com From:Paul To:SaundersBurt Subject:Heven big bulding Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 3:42:36 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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 Good health. From:Margot Kenzie To:SaundersBurt Subject:Haven apartments is a strong no! Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 7:15:20 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear commissioner Saunders- 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 give 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. Sincerely Margot Kenzie Emerald lakes Sent from my iPhone Margot@beachlife@gmail.com From:SaundersBurt To:"Darlene McChesney" Subject:RE: Haven Apartments Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 4:36:00 PM Ms. McChesney, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Darlene McChesney <dmcchesney2019@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 4:32 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Haven Apartments EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I am asking you NOT approve Haven Apartmwnts rezoning. Thank you for your consideration. Darlene McChesney Emerald Lakes From:Darlene McChesney To:SaundersBurt Subject:Haven Apartments Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 4:32:20 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I am asking you NOT approve Haven Apartmwnts rezoning. Thank you for your consideration. Darlene McChesney Emerald Lakes 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 EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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 From:Lisa Lefkow To:SaundersBurt Subject:Letter of Support for Haven at North Naples Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 1:12:04 PM Attachments:image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png EXTERNAL EMAIL:This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner Saunders, 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 habitatcollier.org From:Lisa Lefkow To:SaundersBurt Subject:Letter of Support for Haven at North Naples Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 1:12:04 PM Attachments:image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png EXTERNAL EMAIL:This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner Saunders, 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 habitatcollier.org From:Jim Paradis To:SaundersBurt Subject:Haven Apartment Complex Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 11:23:41 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear commissioner Saunders, I am writing you to voice my concern and opposition to the above referenced project. Although it is true that we need more affordable housing in our community, the density proposed with this project his way over the threshold that are Community can handle. The road infrastructure cannot handle the additional traffic and the eyesore of the five-story structures will bring down property values to all surrounding communities. Please consider a much less dense approach to solving the affordable housing crisis in our community. Thanks for your attention to this important issue. Kind regards, James f Paradis From:SaundersBurt To:"karen ann flinn" Subject:RE: North Haven proposed Community Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:49:00 AM Attachments:image001.png Ms. Flinn, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: karen ann flinn <kflinn@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:40 AM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: North Haven proposed Community EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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 Please see attached for area view Sent from my iPad Sent from my iPad From:karen ann flinn To:SaundersBurt Subject:North Haven proposed Community Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:40:06 AM Attachments:Arial of Lot for Proposed Haven Apartments.png EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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 Please see attached for area view Sent from my iPad Sent from my iPad From:SaundersBurt To:"Chris Mathew" Subject:RE: Proposed Rezoning for The Haven at North Naples / Airport Carlisle Mixed Use Subdistrict Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:32:00 AM Attachments:image001.png Mr. Mathew, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Chris Mathew <cmathew001@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:25 AM To: LoCastroRick <Rick.LoCastro@colliercountyfl.gov>; HallChris <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov>; SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov>; McDanielBill <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>; KowalDan <Dan.Kowal@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Proposed Rezoning for The Haven at North Naples / Airport Carlisle Mixed Use Subdistrict EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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 1:51ථPM 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:SaundersBurt To:"Ellen Nowacki" Subject:RE: Proposed Rezoning for Haven Apartment Complex Date:Monday, May 15, 2023 10:37:00 AM Ms. Nowacki, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Ellen Nowacki <ellennowacki@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 10:13 AM To: HallChris <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov>; KowalDan <Dan.Kowal@colliercountyfl.gov>; SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov>; McDanielBill <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>; LoCastroRick <Rick.LoCastro@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Proposed Rezoning for Haven Apartment Complex EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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:Ellen Nowacki To:HallChris; KowalDan; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill; LoCastroRick Subject:Proposed Rezoning for Haven Apartment Complex Date:Monday, May 15, 2023 10:13:04 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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:SaundersBurt To:"Susan Murray" Subject:RE: Deny the High Density Development on the Orange Blossom Road and Airport Road Corridor! Date:Monday, May 15, 2023 7:11:00 AM Ms. Murray, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Susan Murray <murraymailbox@aol.com> Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2023 9:58 AM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Deny the High Density Development on the Orange Blossom Road and Airport Road Corridor! EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner, Just yesterday there was another accident at the Orange Blossom and Airport Road intersection. If the Haven Apartment development is approved there will be hundreds more cars regularly driving on this very dangerous area of road. Please do not approve this development! My husband is a developer. I’m not against properly planned development. However this project by a North Carolina developer was doomed from the start. The building height is unprecedented in the area and they are trying to use the Carlyle assisted living facility to improve their density numbers. They can’t make enough profits on the small lot size so they are trying everything they can to manipulate the numbers. And the affordable housing they say they will offer can not be monitored - I’d make a bet with you that only the very small one bedroom apartments are made available to the community service workers, not the larger units needed by families. It’s pretty obvious they are using "affordable housing" as a reason for this project’s approval. How will this be monitored? There are no rules in the developers contract for the county to make sure this need is satisfied. From the start, the business model was never viable. Don’t cave into cleverly modified numbers and best intentions. This corner of Orange Blossom and Airport is a low density area. It has a library building, a church, small social club and plant nursery. Around that is only single family homes, with a few buildings for assisted living residents. This is not a commercial area like corners on Airport and Vanderbilt Roads, and Airport and Pine Ridge Roads. I am particularly worried for the young people that drive to high schools in the area. It's already a dangerous area to drive. More traffic here will cause more injury and deaths. I attended the April 6 meeting when the developer shared traffic data that was completely inaccurate for the area. Please know the traffic data the developer presented is inaccurate! I understand there is a similar apartment housing development going in on Vanderbilt Road west of Tamiami Road. This one is better planned. Less density and without the tall structures that will set a precedent for building in the area. And affordable housing opportunities. It can be done. The Haven Apartment developers want more profits. Don’t give into a business plan that never worked from the start. Thank you for listening. Respectfully, Susan Murray North Naples Resident From:Susan Murray To:SaundersBurt Subject:Deny the High Density Development on the Orange Blossom Road and Airport Road Corridor! Date:Saturday, May 13, 2023 9:57:56 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner, Just yesterday there was another accident at the Orange Blossom and Airport Road intersection. If the Haven Apartment development is approved there will be hundreds more cars regularly driving on this very dangerous area of road. Please do not approve this development! My husband is a developer. I’m not against properly planned development. However this project by a North Carolina developer was doomed from the start. The building height is unprecedented in the area and they are trying to use the Carlyle assisted living facility to improve their density numbers. They can’t make enough profits on the small lot size so they are trying everything they can to manipulate the numbers. And the affordable housing they say they will offer can not be monitored - I’d make a bet with you that only the very small one bedroom apartments are made available to the community service workers, not the larger units needed by families. It’s pretty obvious they are using "affordable housing" as a reason for this project’s approval. How will this be monitored? There are no rules in the developers contract for the county to make sure this need is satisfied. From the start, the business model was never viable. Don’t cave into cleverly modified numbers and best intentions. This corner of Orange Blossom and Airport is a low density area. It has a library building, a church, small social club and plant nursery. Around that is only single family homes, with a few buildings for assisted living residents. This is not a commercial area like corners on Airport and Vanderbilt Roads, and Airport and Pine Ridge Roads. I am particularly worried for the young people that drive to high schools in the area. It's already a dangerous area to drive. More traffic here will cause more injury and deaths. I attended the April 6 meeting when the developer shared traffic data that was completely inaccurate for the area. Please know the traffic data the developer presented is inaccurate! I understand there is a similar apartment housing development going in on Vanderbilt Road west of Tamiami Road. This one is better planned. Less density and without the tall structures that will set a precedent for building in the area. And affordable housing opportunities. It can be done. The Haven Apartment developers want more profits. Don’t give into a business plan that never worked from the start. Thank you for listening. Respectfully, Susan Murray North Naples Resident From:FilsonSue To:burt.saunders@gray-robinson.com Subject:FW: The Projects by Commissioner District report for April 2023 Date:Friday, May 12, 2023 5:36:00 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png Projects by District - Application Type April 2023.xlsx FYI From: MerinoDavid <David.Merino@colliercountyfl.gov> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2023 5:07 PM To: CapizziAixa <Aixa.Capizzi@colliercountyfl.gov>; FilsonSue <Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov>; FrancisSarina <Sarina.Francis@colliercountyfl.gov>; JarvisLouise <Louise.Jarvis@colliercountyfl.gov>; TrochessettAimee <Aimee.Trochessett@colliercountyfl.gov>; WillerSpectorLee <Lee.WillerSpector@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: LynchDiane <Diane.Lynch@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: The Projects by Commissioner District report for April 2023 Good evening, The Projects by Commissioner District report for April 2023 is attached. If you have any questions, please contact me. Respectfully, David Merino Management Analyst Building Plan Review and Inspection Division “We’re committed to your success!” david.merino@colliercountyfl.gov 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples Florida 34104 Phone: 239.252.2459 How are we doing? The Operations & Regulatory Management Division wants to hear from you! Please take our online SURVEY. We appreciate your feedback! Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. From:MerinoDavid To:CapizziAixa; FilsonSue; FrancisSarina; JarvisLouise; TrochessettAimee; WillerSpectorLee Cc:LynchDiane Subject:The Projects by Commissioner District report for April 2023 Date:Friday, May 12, 2023 5:07:00 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png Projects by District - Application Type April 2023.xlsx Good evening, The Projects by Commissioner District report for April 2023 is attached. If you have any questions, please contact me. Respectfully, David Merino Management Analyst Building Plan Review and Inspection Division “We’re committed to your success!” david.merino@colliercountyfl.gov 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples Florida 34104 Phone: 239.252.2459 How are we doing? The Operations & Regulatory Management Division wants to hear from you! Please take our online SURVEY. We appreciate your feedback! Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. From:SaundersBurt To:"Dave Renner" Subject:RE: Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Alliance Opposition to The Haven Apartment Complex GMPA and MPUD Ordinance Date:Friday, May 12, 2023 2:41:00 PM Mr. Renner, Thank you for the follow-up. Burt From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2023 2:38 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com>; donnahuprich@gmail.com; Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com> Subject: Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Alliance Opposition to The Haven Apartment Complex GMPA and MPUD Ordinance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner Saunders, on behalf of the leadership team of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance, I want to thank you for taking the time to meet with us and listen to our concerns on Monday. 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 Renners2.com From:Dave Renner To:SaundersBurt Cc:Tony Kinnear; donnahuprich@gmail.com; Ann Renner Subject:Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Alliance Opposition to The Haven Apartment Complex GMPA and MPUD Ordinance Date:Friday, May 12, 2023 2:38:08 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner Saunders, on behalf of the leadership team of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance, I want to thank you for taking the time to meet with us and listen to our concerns on Monday. 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 Renners2.com From:Scott Ciarrocca To:HallChris; KowalDan; SaundersBurt; bill.mcdaniels@colliercountyfl.gov; LoCastroRick Subject:The Haven Apartment deve Date:Wednesday, May 10, 2023 8:21:28 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Sirs – We are writing to urge you to reject a rezoning proposal in front of you associated with The Haven Apartment development in the Orange Blossom / Airport Road area and to express our hope that your commission denies the developer’s Growth Management Plan Amendment and Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development Ordinance that support this development. The proposed 4-story, 336-unit complex would be more than 50% denser than existing complexes in the area and would include structures that are 40% higher than any other buildings in the vicinity. In addition, the developers are asking for rezoning to allow them to exceed current allowed density by approximately 40%. In short, while we support efforts to provide more low-cost housing in Collier County (including development of this site within existing code), this development is ill-conceived, very much out of character for the area, and would greatly increase traffic and congestion in a portion of North Naples that is already challenging due to significant recent development activity. Thank you very much for your consideration. Scott & Stephanie Ciarrocca 3061 Driftwood Way, Unit 4102 Naples From:SaundersBurt To:"Maria Duke" Subject:RE: Haven Apartment Complex Date:Wednesday, May 10, 2023 6:55:00 AM Ms. Duke, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Maria Duke <mduke@dukehome.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 4:33 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Haven Apartment Complex EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Hello Burt, I live in the Calusa Bay community. I know you have heard it before but may I voice my emphatic disapproaval to the new Haven Apartment Complex. I, the resident of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor am 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. Please take my statement under consideration. Maria Maria Duke mduke@dukehome.com From:Maria Duke To:SaundersBurt Subject:Haven Apartment Complex Date:Tuesday, May 9, 2023 4:33:01 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Hello Burt, I live in the Calusa Bay community. I know you have heard it before but may I voice my emphatic disapproaval to the new Haven Apartment Complex. I, the resident of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor am 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. Please take my statement under consideration. Maria Maria Duke mduke@dukehome.com From:SaundersBurt To:"lou dodd" Subject:RE: Haven Apartment rezoning Date:Monday, May 8, 2023 7:05:00 AM Mr. & Mrs. Dodd, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when deliberating this issue before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: lou dodd <loudodd@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, May 7, 2023 4:48 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Haven Apartment rezoning EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Mr. Saunders, This email is urge you to vote NO on May 23, 2023 to the rezoning for Haven Apartments My wife and I live in Bridgewater Bay on Orange Blossom and are extremely concerned that the Haven apartments, as currently planned, will forever change the residential character of the Orange Blossom corridor, in a negative way. Traffic will be a mess at the Airport Rd intersection, and the height and density of the apartment complex will overwhelm our residential neighborhood. I realize Naples needs more affordable housing but it needs to be compatible with the neighborhood. Send the developer back to the drawing board to design something compatible with existing zoning. -- Louis and Louise Dodd 3052 Horizon Ln, Naples, FL 34109 From:Vangie Hoff To:SaundersBurt Subject:Haven Apartment Project Date:Sunday, May 7, 2023 7:27:27 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Hello Burt Saunders, I Vangie Hoff, live in the Monterey Community off of Orange Blossom. I am VERY MUCH APPOSED to having multi units built off of Airport Pulling Road. Communities off of Orange Blossom already have a difficult time getting out onto Orange Blossom and Airport Pulling Road with traffic cutting through at high speeds much higher then thirty miles an hour posted impossible to cut in at times. During rush hour cars backed up on Orange Blossom trying to get onto Airport Pulling are backed up to one third of Orange Blossom…home owners trying to get out of their communities onto Orange Blossom CAN NOT get out. Can’t imagine the traffic with hundreds of more units being built in this are. This area already has the highest number of accidents in all of Collier County. YOU MUST STOP ADDING MORE CONGESTION TO THIS ARE BY BUILDING HUNDREDS OF MORE UNITS. Vangie Hoff Monterey Community Orange Blossom Sent from my iPhone From:lou dodd To:SaundersBurt Subject:Haven Apartment rezoning Date:Sunday, May 7, 2023 4:47:51 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Mr. Saunders, This email is urge you to vote NO on May 23, 2023 to the rezoning for Haven Apartments My wife and I live in Bridgewater Bay on Orange Blossom and are extremely concerned that the Haven apartments, as currently planned, will forever change the residential character of the Orange Blossom corridor, in a negative way. Traffic will be a mess at the Airport Rd intersection, and the height and density of the apartment complex will overwhelm our residential neighborhood. I realize Naples needs more affordable housing but it needs to be compatible with the neighborhood. Send the developer back to the drawing board to design something compatible with existing zoning. -- Louis and Louise Dodd 3052 Horizon Ln, Naples, FL 34109 From:FilsonSue To:"Dave Renner" Subject:RE: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance Date:Friday, May 5, 2023 2:56:00 PM Okay, thank you for the update. We’ll see you on Monday; have a great weekend. Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Friday, May 5, 2023 2:50 PM To: FilsonSue <Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com>; Melinda Gunther <melinda.gunther@premiersir.com>; Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com>; donnahuprich@gmail.com Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Yes, 12:30 is fine. Also, Don Hulprich, President of Emerald Lakes will be attending, in addition to Tony Kinnear (Mill Run), Melinda Gunther (I'll Regalo) and Ann Renner (Monterey). Diane Flagg is out of town and will not be attending now. Thanks. Dave 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 Renners2.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram From: FilsonSue <Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov> Sent: Friday, May 5, 2023 1:53 PM To: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Subject: RE: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance Mr. Renner, So sorry to do this again, can we please change the meeting to 12:30 to 1:00 on Monday? Commissioner is going to Everglades City for the Centennial Celebration and it is from 10:00 to 11:00 and they are going on a bus and we are afraid he will not be back in time. I promise not to change it again. Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 2:48 PM To: FilsonSue <Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com>; Diane Flagg <Diane.Flagg@att.net>; Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com>; Melinda Gunther <melinda.gunther@premiersir.com> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Yes that is fine. Thx Sent from my iPhone On May 3, 2023, at 2:37 PM, FilsonSue <Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, all the Commissioners have been invited to participate in the Everglades City Centennial Event scheduled for Monday, May 8th. We need to move your meeting with Commissioner Saunders from 11:30 to 12:00. Please let me know if that is acceptable. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 4:04 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dave Renner, Tony Kinnear, Melinda Gunther and Ann Renner. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 4:01 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, I will confirm your appointment once I receive all the names to be present at the meeting. Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 3:46 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Monday May 8th at 11:30 works well. Thank you. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 3:29 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Sorry, I do not have any vacancies on May 3rd, Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 2:32 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Thank you for your quick response. Would Commissioner Saunders have any availability, even for 30 min meeting next Wednesday, May 3rd? If not I’ll get back to you on the other dates. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 1:54 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, I can schedule Monday, May 8th from 11:30 to 12:00 or Monday, May 22 from 1:30 to 2:00 pm. I will need the names of everyone who plans to attend this meeting. Let me know if one of these times work for you. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 1:43 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: Diane Flagg <diane.flagg@att.net>; Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com>; Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com>; Melinda Gunther <melinda.gunther@premiersir.com> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner Saunders, I am part of the leadership team for The Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance, which represents residents from the 14 residential communities totaling over 4,000 households along the Orange Blossom Dr/Airport Rd Corridor. We were hoping to schedule a convenient time for you to meet briefly with five members of our leadership team to share our thoughts and concerns on the proposed rezoning as part of the Haven Apartment complex GMPA & PUDZ. The hearing for the proposed Haven Apartment complex is scheduled to be on the agenda of the May 23rd County Commissioners meeting. We have already met with Commissioner Hall and Commissioner Kowal and hope to meet with the other commissioners as well. We have also met with Trinity Scott from the Transportation Dept., Mike Bosi and staff from the Zoning Dept, and Cormac Giblin from the Housing Dept. 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 agreed with the residents and did NOT recommend approval for this project. Four members of the Planning Commission did recommend approval. As of today, 2,885 residents have signed a petition opposing the rezoning for this very high density 23 units per acre apartment complex (64% higher density than any neighboring development), which would be built to a height of 60 ft (43% higher than any neighboring development). Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to meet with the leaders representing the concerned residents of the 14 nearby communities that will be impacted daily by this proposed new project, and which we believe will be a tipping point project, setting a precedent that will change this beautiful lower density area forever. Dave Renner Orange Blossom Alliance Leadership Team Monterey Resident 8000 Vera Cruz Way dave.renner@premiersir.com 239-784-5552 Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. From:mackeyjv@comcast.net Subject:Haven Apartment Zoning Date:Friday, May 5, 2023 2:31:19 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner, We believe that the developer is using the affordablity component to justify density that is much higher than nearby buildings. A smarter way to increase affordability is to purchase a rundown strip mall, demolish it and build a significant number of units that meet current density standards. Use of the low income credit to build many more affordable units would achieve a more desired result. Another problem is access to the roads surrounding the property which depend in this case of using an adjacent property to achieve access without discussion of what the commitment is on the part of that entity. This would result in a number of cars going right when they desire to go left creating more traffic issues. We are all for more affordable housing but not with the problems this creates. Please do it the right and best way for the community. Respectfully, Vivian Mackey John Mackey From:mackeyjv@comcast.net Subject:The Haven Apartment zoning Date:Friday, May 5, 2023 2:21:28 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner, We believe that the developer is using the affordablity component to justify density that is much higher than nearby buildings. A smarter way to increase affordability is to purchase a rundown strip mall, demolish it and build a significant number of units that meet current density standards. Use of the low income credit to build many more affordable units would achieve a more desired result. Another problem is access to the roads surrounding the property which depend in this case of using an adjacent property to achieve access without discussion of what the commitment is on the part of that entity. This would result in a number of cars going right when they desire to go left creating more traffic issues. We are all for more affordable housing but not with the problems this creates. Please do it the right and best way for the community. From:SaundersBurt To:burt.saunders@gray-robinson.com Subject:Dave Renner 239-784-5552, Tony Kinnear, Melinda Gunther and Ann Renner re Haven Apts. Start:Monday, May 8, 2023 12:30:00 PM End:Monday, May 8, 2023 1:00:00 PM Location:BCC Office Dave Renner, Tony Kinnear, Melinda Gunther and Ann Renner. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 4:01 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> > wrote: Mr. Renner, I will confirm your appointment once I receive all the names to be present at the meeting. Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com <mailto:dave.renner@premiersir.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 3:46 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> > Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Monday May 8th at 11:30 works well. Thank you. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 3:29 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> > wrote: Sorry, I do not have any vacancies on May 3rd, Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com <mailto:dave.renner@premiersir.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 2:32 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> > Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Thank you for your quick response. Would Commissioner Saunders have any availability, even for 30 min meeting next Wednesday, May 3rd? If not I’ll get back to you on the other dates. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 1:54 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> > wrote: Mr. Renner, I can schedule Monday, May 8th from 11:30 to 12:00 or Monday, May 22 from 1:30 to 2:00 pm. I will need the names of everyone who plans to attend this meeting. Let me know if one of these times work for you. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here <https://colliercountyfl.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe? u=098f553a1b54a56bdd1312589&id=2b44082a91> Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov> From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com <mailto:dave.renner@premiersir.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 1:43 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> > Cc: Diane Flagg <diane.flagg@att.net <mailto:diane.flagg@att.net> >; Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com <mailto:tkinnear@gmail.com> >; Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com <mailto:annrenner.naples@gmail.com> >; Melinda Gunther <melinda.gunther@premiersir.com <mailto:melinda.gunther@premiersir.com> > Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner Saunders, I am part of the leadership team for The Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance, which represents residents from the 14 residential communities totaling over 4,000 households along the Orange Blossom Dr/Airport Rd Corridor. We were hoping to schedule a convenient time for you to meet briefly with five members of our leadership team to share our thoughts and concerns on the proposed rezoning as part of the Haven Apartment complex GMPA & PUDZ. The hearing for the proposed Haven Apartment complex is scheduled to be on the agenda of the May 23rd County Commissioners meeting. We have already met with Commissioner Hall and Commissioner Kowal and hope to meet with the other commissioners as well. We have also met with Trinity Scott from the Transportation Dept., Mike Bosi and staff from the Zoning Dept, and Cormac Giblin from the Housing Dept. 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 agreed with the residents and did NOT recommend approval for this project. Four members of the Planning Commission did recommend approval. As of today, 2,885 residents have signed a petition opposing the rezoning for this very high density 23 units per acre apartment complex (64% higher density than any neighboring development), which would be built to a height of 60 ft (43% higher than any neighboring development). Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to meet with the leaders representing the concerned residents of the 14 nearby communities that will be impacted daily by this proposed new project, and which we believe will be a tipping point project, setting a precedent that will change this beautiful lower density area forever. Dave Renner Orange Blossom Alliance Leadership Team Monterey Resident 8000 Vera Cruz Way dave.renner@premiersir.com <mailto:dave.renner@premiersir.com> 239-784-5552 ________________________________ Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send From:FilsonSue To:"Dave Renner" Subject:RE: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance Date:Friday, May 5, 2023 1:53:00 PM Mr. Renner, So sorry to do this again, can we please change the meeting to 12:30 to 1:00 on Monday? Commissioner is going to Everglades City for the Centennial Celebration and it is from 10:00 to 11:00 and they are going on a bus and we are afraid he will not be back in time. I promise not to change it again. Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 2:48 PM To: FilsonSue <Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com>; Diane Flagg <Diane.Flagg@att.net>; Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com>; Melinda Gunther <melinda.gunther@premiersir.com> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Yes that is fine. Thx Sent from my iPhone On May 3, 2023, at 2:37 PM, FilsonSue <Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, all the Commissioners have been invited to participate in the Everglades City Centennial Event scheduled for Monday, May 8th. We need to move your meeting with Commissioner Saunders from 11:30 to 12:00. Please let me know if that is acceptable. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 4:04 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dave Renner, Tony Kinnear, Melinda Gunther and Ann Renner. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 4:01 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, I will confirm your appointment once I receive all the names to be present at the meeting. Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 3:46 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Monday May 8th at 11:30 works well. Thank you. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 3:29 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Sorry, I do not have any vacancies on May 3rd, Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 2:32 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Thank you for your quick response. Would Commissioner Saunders have any availability, even for 30 min meeting next Wednesday, May 3rd? If not I’ll get back to you on the other dates. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 1:54 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, I can schedule Monday, May 8th from 11:30 to 12:00 or Monday, May 22 from 1:30 to 2:00 pm. I will need the names of everyone who plans to attend this meeting. Let me know if one of these times work for you. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 1:43 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: Diane Flagg <diane.flagg@att.net>; Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com>; Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com>; Melinda Gunther <melinda.gunther@premiersir.com> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner Saunders, I am part of the leadership team for The Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance, which represents residents from the 14 residential communities totaling over 4,000 households along the Orange Blossom Dr/Airport Rd Corridor. We were hoping to schedule a convenient time for you to meet briefly with five members of our leadership team to share our thoughts and concerns on the proposed rezoning as part of the Haven Apartment complex GMPA & PUDZ. The hearing for the proposed Haven Apartment complex is scheduled to be on the agenda of the May 23rd County Commissioners meeting. We have already met with Commissioner Hall and Commissioner Kowal and hope to meet with the other commissioners as well. We have also met with Trinity Scott from the Transportation Dept., Mike Bosi and staff from the Zoning Dept, and Cormac Giblin from the Housing Dept. 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 agreed with the residents and did NOT recommend approval for this project. Four members of the Planning Commission did recommend approval. As of today, 2,885 residents have signed a petition opposing the rezoning for this very high density 23 units per acre apartment complex (64% higher density than any neighboring development), which would be built to a height of 60 ft (43% higher than any neighboring development). Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to meet with the leaders representing the concerned residents of the 14 nearby communities that will be impacted daily by this proposed new project, and which we believe will be a tipping point project, setting a precedent that will change this beautiful lower density area forever. Dave Renner Orange Blossom Alliance Leadership Team Monterey Resident 8000 Vera Cruz Way dave.renner@premiersir.com 239-784-5552 Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. From:Mayra Delegianis To:SaundersBurt Subject:Haven apartment complex Date:Friday, May 5, 2023 1:09:13 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner, I am asking you to DENY the Developer’s Growth Management Plan Amendment (GMPA) and Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (MPUD) Ordinance. Thanks, J Mayra Delegianis 6875 Redbay Park Rd. Naples Florida 34109 Sent from my iPhone From:IRENE HOROWITZ To:SaundersBurt Subject:Orange Blossom/Airport Road Rezoning Date:Friday, May 5, 2023 12:26:23 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner, I implore you to vote against the idea of rezoning this area. This intersection already has enough accidents and with the building of Sienna Lakes is already more dangerous and a ridiculous area to navigate. Please listen to the residents of the area and vote against the idea on the floor for development. Thank you for voting no. Irene Horowitz From:Dean Kloter To:SaundersBurt Subject:Proposed Rezoning for Haven Apartment Complex Date:Friday, May 5, 2023 9:46:07 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Hello Mr. Saunders, As a resident of Bridgewater Bay (Orange Blossom), I am asking all of 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. Please apply common sense to your decision with regard to density and traffic impact this project. Thank you for listening. Best, Dean Kloter From:SaundersBurt To:"Kathy Nourse" Subject:RE: Haven Apartments Date:Friday, May 5, 2023 7:12:00 AM Ms. Nourse, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Kathy Nourse <knourse42@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, May 5, 2023 7:05 AM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Haven Apartments EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Please vote no on the 250 apartment complex at Airport and Orange Blossom corridor.The traffic from the complex will just add more congestion. I know we need affordable housing but not at the price of traffic congestion. Thank you, Kathy Nourse From:Kathy Nourse To:SaundersBurt Subject:Haven Apartments Date:Friday, May 5, 2023 7:04:58 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Please vote no on the 250 apartment complex at Airport and Orange Blossom corridor.The traffic from the complex will just add more congestion. I know we need affordable housing but not at the price of traffic congestion. Thank you, Kathy Nourse From:Andrew DeLoreto To:SaundersBurt Subject:Fwd: Proposed Rezoning - Haven Apartment Complex Date:Thursday, May 4, 2023 8:04:46 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Burt, We are contacting you today regarding our continued opposition to the rezoning proposal for the Haven Apartment Complex. We understand the County Planning Commission voted 4-2 to recommend you and your fellow County Commissioners make the final decision on May 23rd, We purchased our home in Mill Run in 2018 due to it being located in a primarily existing residential corridor. It is our understanding that the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd corridor in fact, is not designated as an urban activity center by the county. We would like to expand and provide a few key points of concern. Density. The developer is requesting 336 units which translates to 22.4 units per acre. This is 60% higher than the highest density existing neighborhood, Bear Creek, just south of the proposed Haven Complex. During this process we have learned that the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor currently has the 3rd highest accident rate in the county. With approval, these density levels would only exacerbate the congestion and further burden our overcrowded schools. Character. The developer's proposed 4-Story complex remains 60 ft tall, which is 43% higher than the tallest neighboring building which is the adjacent Carlisle Assisted Living facility. Couple this with the density comments above, it appears that this would be moving closer to an urban activity center with approval of the rezoning request. Affordable housing. We recognize this is an important issue for Naples and many parts of our Country. Given the proposed monthly rental rates, this appears to be a higher end rental property with a small percentage assigned "Affordable". How will the ratio between market rate and affordable be managed and enforced with the developer? It is clear to us that balancing the concerns with the needs of a thriving community is paramount. Perhaps remaining closer to the existing 42-foot height of the Carlisle and with a density closer to the 14 units per acre of Bear Creek would be more appropriate in this corridor which I know is unique to both Naples and Collier County. Growth and progress is expected and needed. Managed and thoughtful growth should be a priority. Please join us, the 14 nearby communities and nearly 3,000 residents that have signed the petition and deny the developer's request for rezoning. We sincerely thank you for your consideration. Andrew and Melissa DeLoreto Mill Run From:Ken Cowan To:SaundersBurt Subject:Haven Apartments Date:Thursday, May 4, 2023 6:09:47 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Please vote no. From:SaundersBurt To:"G.G." Subject:RE: STOP NO ReZoning Haven Apartments Date:Thursday, May 4, 2023 2:51:00 PM Ms. Manocchia , This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: G.G. <gardeneryard@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2023 2:43 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: STOP NO ReZoning Haven Apartments EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I am asking you to STRONGLY OPPOSE this project. I Strongly oppose the development of this project. I do not want this ReZoning. In my understanding that the ReZoning of property for Haven Apartments will be detrimental to the beauty of this area and lower housing standards. This will change the standards of population density FOREVER. Please listen to us as Properly Owners and DO NOT APPROVE this ReZoning for Haven Apartments. No taxpayer would ever approve this. The apartment complex will destroy this area and the tenants will not be contributing tax dollars only to offer more future lower income housing. In turn more burden on us. Thanks, Gail Manocchia From:G.G. To:SaundersBurt Subject:STOP NO ReZoning Haven Apartments Date:Thursday, May 4, 2023 2:43:44 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I am asking you to STRONGLY OPPOSE this project. I Strongly oppose the development of this project. I do not want this ReZoning. In my understanding that the ReZoning of property for Haven Apartments will be detrimental to the beauty of this area and lower housing standards. This will change the standards of population density FOREVER. Please listen to us as Properly Owners and DO NOT APPROVE this ReZoning for Haven Apartments. No taxpayer would ever approve this. The apartment complex will destroy this area and the tenants will not be contributing tax dollars only to offer more future lower income housing. In turn more burden on us. Thanks, Gail Manocchia From:Carolyn CHESNEY To:HallChris; KowalDan; SaundersBurt; bill.mcdaniels@colliercountyfl.gov; LoCastroRick Subject:Orange Blossom/Airport rezoning. Date:Wednesday, May 3, 2023 3:55:16 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Sirs, I am deeply concerned regarding the proposed project on the corner of Airport and Orange Blossom roads. Approving that project will negatively impact that beautiful area of Naples. I would agree that we need affordable housing in Collier County however, that is not a feasible area. I have lived in Collier County for 40 years, 30 years in the same home off Orange Blossom. Traffic have significantly increased over the years. I do not see how Orange Blossom can safely handle additional cars, as the proposed project would put additional burden on the Goodlette Rd/Orange Blossom/Airport intersections. Please consider voting no for this project at the Airport/Orange Blossom location. Best Regards, Carolyn From:SaundersBurt To:burt.saunders@gray-robinson.com Subject:Dave Renner 239-784-5552, Tony Kinnear, Melinda Gunther and Ann Renner re Haven Apts. Dave Renner, Tony Kinnear, Melinda Gunther and Ann Renner. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 4:01 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> > wrote: Mr. Renner, I will confirm your appointment once I receive all the names to be present at the meeting. Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com <mailto:dave.renner@premiersir.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 3:46 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> > Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Monday May 8th at 11:30 works well. Thank you. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 3:29 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> > wrote: Sorry, I do not have any vacancies on May 3rd, Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com <mailto:dave.renner@premiersir.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 2:32 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> > Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Thank you for your quick response. Would Commissioner Saunders have any availability, even for 30 min meeting next Wednesday, May 3rd? If not I’ll get back to you on the other dates. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 1:54 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> > wrote: Mr. Renner, I can schedule Monday, May 8th from 11:30 to 12:00 or Monday, May 22 from 1:30 to 2:00 pm. I will need the names of everyone who plans to attend this meeting. Let me know if one of these times work for you. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here <https://colliercountyfl.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe? u=098f553a1b54a56bdd1312589&id=2b44082a91> Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov> From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com <mailto:dave.renner@premiersir.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 1:43 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> > Cc: Diane Flagg <diane.flagg@att.net <mailto:diane.flagg@att.net> >; Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com <mailto:tkinnear@gmail.com> >; Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com <mailto:annrenner.naples@gmail.com> >; Melinda Gunther <melinda.gunther@premiersir.com <mailto:melinda.gunther@premiersir.com> > Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner Saunders, I am part of the leadership team for The Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance, which represents residents from the 14 residential communities totaling over 4,000 households along the Orange Blossom Dr/Airport Rd Corridor. We were hoping to schedule a convenient time for you to meet briefly with five members of our leadership team to share our thoughts and concerns on the proposed rezoning as part of the Haven Apartment complex GMPA & PUDZ. The hearing for the proposed Haven Apartment complex is scheduled to be on the agenda of the May 23rd County Commissioners meeting. We have already met with Commissioner Hall and Commissioner Kowal and hope to meet with the other commissioners as well. We have also met with Trinity Scott from the Transportation Dept., Mike Bosi and staff from the Zoning Dept, and Cormac Giblin from the Housing Dept. 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 agreed with the residents and did NOT recommend approval for this project. Four members of the Planning Commission did recommend approval. As of today, 2,885 residents have signed a petition opposing the rezoning for this very high density 23 units per acre apartment complex (64% higher density than any neighboring development), which would be built to a height of 60 ft (43% higher than any neighboring development). Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to meet with the leaders representing the concerned residents of the 14 nearby communities that will be impacted daily by this proposed new project, and which we believe will be a tipping point project, setting a precedent that will change this beautiful lower density area forever. Dave Renner Orange Blossom Alliance Leadership Team Monterey Resident 8000 Vera Cruz Way dave.renner@premiersir.com <mailto:dave.renner@premiersir.com> 239-784-5552 ________________________________ Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send From:FilsonSue To:"Dave Renner" Subject:RE: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance Date:Wednesday, May 3, 2023 2:49:00 PM Thank you; just didn’t want you sitting in the reception area for ½ hour. See you on Monday. Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 2:48 PM To: FilsonSue <Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com>; Diane Flagg <Diane.Flagg@att.net>; Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com>; Melinda Gunther <melinda.gunther@premiersir.com> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Yes that is fine. Thx Sent from my iPhone On May 3, 2023, at 2:37 PM, FilsonSue <Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, all the Commissioners have been invited to participate in the Everglades City Centennial Event scheduled for Monday, May 8th. We need to move your meeting with Commissioner Saunders from 11:30 to 12:00. Please let me know if that is acceptable. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 4:04 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dave Renner, Tony Kinnear, Melinda Gunther and Ann Renner. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 4:01 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, I will confirm your appointment once I receive all the names to be present at the meeting. Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 3:46 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Monday May 8th at 11:30 works well. Thank you. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 3:29 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Sorry, I do not have any vacancies on May 3rd, Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 2:32 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Thank you for your quick response. Would Commissioner Saunders have any availability, even for 30 min meeting next Wednesday, May 3rd? If not I’ll get back to you on the other dates. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 1:54 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, I can schedule Monday, May 8th from 11:30 to 12:00 or Monday, May 22 from 1:30 to 2:00 pm. I will need the names of everyone who plans to attend this meeting. Let me know if one of these times work for you. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 1:43 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: Diane Flagg <diane.flagg@att.net>; Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com>; Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com>; Melinda Gunther <melinda.gunther@premiersir.com> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner Saunders, I am part of the leadership team for The Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance, which represents residents from the 14 residential communities totaling over 4,000 households along the Orange Blossom Dr/Airport Rd Corridor. We were hoping to schedule a convenient time for you to meet briefly with five members of our leadership team to share our thoughts and concerns on the proposed rezoning as part of the Haven Apartment complex GMPA & PUDZ. The hearing for the proposed Haven Apartment complex is scheduled to be on the agenda of the May 23rd County Commissioners meeting. We have already met with Commissioner Hall and Commissioner Kowal and hope to meet with the other commissioners as well. We have also met with Trinity Scott from the Transportation Dept., Mike Bosi and staff from the Zoning Dept, and Cormac Giblin from the Housing Dept. 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 agreed with the residents and did NOT recommend approval for this project. Four members of the Planning Commission did recommend approval. As of today, 2,885 residents have signed a petition opposing the rezoning for this very high density 23 units per acre apartment complex (64% higher density than any neighboring development), which would be built to a height of 60 ft (43% higher than any neighboring development). Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to meet with the leaders representing the concerned residents of the 14 nearby communities that will be impacted daily by this proposed new project, and which we believe will be a tipping point project, setting a precedent that will change this beautiful lower density area forever. Dave Renner Orange Blossom Alliance Leadership Team Monterey Resident 8000 Vera Cruz Way dave.renner@premiersir.com 239-784-5552 Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. From:FilsonSue To:"Dave Renner" Subject:RE: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance Date:Wednesday, May 3, 2023 2:49:00 PM Thank you; just didn’t want you sitting in the reception area for ½ hour. See you on Monday. Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 2:48 PM To: FilsonSue <Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com>; Diane Flagg <Diane.Flagg@att.net>; Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com>; Melinda Gunther <melinda.gunther@premiersir.com> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Yes that is fine. Thx Sent from my iPhone On May 3, 2023, at 2:37 PM, FilsonSue <Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, all the Commissioners have been invited to participate in the Everglades City Centennial Event scheduled for Monday, May 8th. We need to move your meeting with Commissioner Saunders from 11:30 to 12:00. Please let me know if that is acceptable. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 4:04 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dave Renner, Tony Kinnear, Melinda Gunther and Ann Renner. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 4:01 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, I will confirm your appointment once I receive all the names to be present at the meeting. Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 3:46 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Monday May 8th at 11:30 works well. Thank you. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 3:29 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Sorry, I do not have any vacancies on May 3rd, Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 2:32 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Thank you for your quick response. Would Commissioner Saunders have any availability, even for 30 min meeting next Wednesday, May 3rd? If not I’ll get back to you on the other dates. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 1:54 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, I can schedule Monday, May 8th from 11:30 to 12:00 or Monday, May 22 from 1:30 to 2:00 pm. I will need the names of everyone who plans to attend this meeting. Let me know if one of these times work for you. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 1:43 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: Diane Flagg <diane.flagg@att.net>; Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com>; Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com>; Melinda Gunther <melinda.gunther@premiersir.com> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner Saunders, I am part of the leadership team for The Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance, which represents residents from the 14 residential communities totaling over 4,000 households along the Orange Blossom Dr/Airport Rd Corridor. We were hoping to schedule a convenient time for you to meet briefly with five members of our leadership team to share our thoughts and concerns on the proposed rezoning as part of the Haven Apartment complex GMPA & PUDZ. The hearing for the proposed Haven Apartment complex is scheduled to be on the agenda of the May 23rd County Commissioners meeting. We have already met with Commissioner Hall and Commissioner Kowal and hope to meet with the other commissioners as well. We have also met with Trinity Scott from the Transportation Dept., Mike Bosi and staff from the Zoning Dept, and Cormac Giblin from the Housing Dept. 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 agreed with the residents and did NOT recommend approval for this project. Four members of the Planning Commission did recommend approval. As of today, 2,885 residents have signed a petition opposing the rezoning for this very high density 23 units per acre apartment complex (64% higher density than any neighboring development), which would be built to a height of 60 ft (43% higher than any neighboring development). Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to meet with the leaders representing the concerned residents of the 14 nearby communities that will be impacted daily by this proposed new project, and which we believe will be a tipping point project, setting a precedent that will change this beautiful lower density area forever. Dave Renner Orange Blossom Alliance Leadership Team Monterey Resident 8000 Vera Cruz Way dave.renner@premiersir.com 239-784-5552 Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. From:Dave Renner To:FilsonSue Cc:Ann Renner; Diane Flagg; Tony Kinnear; Melinda Gunther Subject:Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance Date:Wednesday, May 3, 2023 2:48:36 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Yes that is fine. Thx Sent from my iPhone On May 3, 2023, at 2:37 PM, FilsonSue <Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, all the Commissioners have been invited to participate in the Everglades City Centennial Event scheduled for Monday, May 8th. We need to move your meeting with Commissioner Saunders from 11:30 to 12:00. Please let me know if that is acceptable. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 4:04 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dave Renner, Tony Kinnear, Melinda Gunther and Ann Renner. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 4:01 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, I will confirm your appointment once I receive all the names to be present at the meeting. Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 3:46 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Monday May 8th at 11:30 works well. Thank you. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 3:29 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Sorry, I do not have any vacancies on May 3rd, Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 2:32 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Thank you for your quick response. Would Commissioner Saunders have any availability, even for 30 min meeting next Wednesday, May 3rd? If not I’ll get back to you on the other dates. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 1:54 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, I can schedule Monday, May 8th from 11:30 to 12:00 or Monday, May 22 from 1:30 to 2:00 pm. I will need the names of everyone who plans to attend this meeting. Let me know if one of these times work for you. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 1:43 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: Diane Flagg <diane.flagg@att.net>; Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com>; Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com>; Melinda Gunther <melinda.gunther@premiersir.com> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner Saunders, I am part of the leadership team for The Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance, which represents residents from the 14 residential communities totaling over 4,000 households along the Orange Blossom Dr/Airport Rd Corridor. We were hoping to schedule a convenient time for you to meet briefly with five members of our leadership team to share our thoughts and concerns on the proposed rezoning as part of the Haven Apartment complex GMPA & PUDZ. The hearing for the proposed Haven Apartment complex is scheduled to be on the agenda of the May 23rd County Commissioners meeting. We have already met with Commissioner Hall and Commissioner Kowal and hope to meet with the other commissioners as well. We have also met with Trinity Scott from the Transportation Dept., Mike Bosi and staff from the Zoning Dept, and Cormac Giblin from the Housing Dept. 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 agreed with the residents and did NOT recommend approval for this project. Four members of the Planning Commission did recommend approval. As of today, 2,885 residents have signed a petition opposing the rezoning for this very high density 23 units per acre apartment complex (64% higher density than any neighboring development), which would be built to a height of 60 ft (43% higher than any neighboring development). Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to meet with the leaders representing the concerned residents of the 14 nearby communities that will be impacted daily by this proposed new project, and which we believe will be a tipping point project, setting a precedent that will change this beautiful lower density area forever. Dave Renner Orange Blossom Alliance Leadership Team Monterey Resident 8000 Vera Cruz Way dave.renner@premiersir.com 239-784-5552 Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. From:FilsonSue To:"Dave Renner" Subject:RE: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance Date:Wednesday, May 3, 2023 2:37:00 PM Mr. Renner, all the Commissioners have been invited to participate in the Everglades City Centennial Event scheduled for Monday, May 8th. We need to move your meeting with Commissioner Saunders from 11:30 to 12:00. Please let me know if that is acceptable. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 4:04 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dave Renner, Tony Kinnear, Melinda Gunther and Ann Renner. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 4:01 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, I will confirm your appointment once I receive all the names to be present at the meeting. Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 3:46 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Monday May 8th at 11:30 works well. Thank you. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 3:29 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Sorry, I do not have any vacancies on May 3rd, Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 2:32 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Thank you for your quick response. Would Commissioner Saunders have any availability, even for 30 min meeting next Wednesday, May 3rd? If not I’ll get back to you on the other dates. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 1:54 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, I can schedule Monday, May 8th from 11:30 to 12:00 or Monday, May 22 from 1:30 to 2:00 pm. I will need the names of everyone who plans to attend this meeting. Let me know if one of these times work for you. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 1:43 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: Diane Flagg <diane.flagg@att.net>; Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com>; Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com>; Melinda Gunther <melinda.gunther@premiersir.com> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner Saunders, I am part of the leadership team for The Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance, which represents residents from the 14 residential communities totaling over 4,000 households along the Orange Blossom Dr/Airport Rd Corridor. We were hoping to schedule a convenient time for you to meet briefly with five members of our leadership team to share our thoughts and concerns on the proposed rezoning as part of the Haven Apartment complex GMPA & PUDZ. The hearing for the proposed Haven Apartment complex is scheduled to be on the agenda of the May 23rd County Commissioners meeting. We have already met with Commissioner Hall and Commissioner Kowal and hope to meet with the other commissioners as well. We have also met with Trinity Scott from the Transportation Dept., Mike Bosi and staff from the Zoning Dept, and Cormac Giblin from the Housing Dept. 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 agreed with the residents and did NOT recommend approval for this project. Four members of the Planning Commission did recommend approval. As of today, 2,885 residents have signed a petition opposing the rezoning for this very high density 23 units per acre apartment complex (64% higher density than any neighboring development), which would be built to a height of 60 ft (43% higher than any neighboring development). Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to meet with the leaders representing the concerned residents of the 14 nearby communities that will be impacted daily by this proposed new project, and which we believe will be a tipping point project, setting a precedent that will change this beautiful lower density area forever. Dave Renner Orange Blossom Alliance Leadership Team Monterey Resident 8000 Vera Cruz Way dave.renner@premiersir.com 239-784-5552 Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. 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 Attachments:Haven Support Letter 2023.05.01.pdf EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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:SaundersBurt To:burt.saunders@gray-robinson.com Subject:Dave Renner 239-784-5552, Tony Kinnear, Melinda Gunther and Ann Renner re Haven Apts. Dave Renner, Tony Kinnear, Melinda Gunther and Ann Renner. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 4:01 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> > wrote: Mr. Renner, I will confirm your appointment once I receive all the names to be present at the meeting. Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com <mailto:dave.renner@premiersir.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 3:46 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> > Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Monday May 8th at 11:30 works well. Thank you. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 3:29 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> > wrote: Sorry, I do not have any vacancies on May 3rd, Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com <mailto:dave.renner@premiersir.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 2:32 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> > Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Thank you for your quick response. Would Commissioner Saunders have any availability, even for 30 min meeting next Wednesday, May 3rd? If not I’ll get back to you on the other dates. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 1:54 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> > wrote: Mr. Renner, I can schedule Monday, May 8th from 11:30 to 12:00 or Monday, May 22 from 1:30 to 2:00 pm. I will need the names of everyone who plans to attend this meeting. Let me know if one of these times work for you. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here <https://colliercountyfl.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe? u=098f553a1b54a56bdd1312589&id=2b44082a91> Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov> From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com <mailto:dave.renner@premiersir.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 1:43 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <mailto:Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> > Cc: Diane Flagg <diane.flagg@att.net <mailto:diane.flagg@att.net> >; Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com <mailto:tkinnear@gmail.com> >; Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com <mailto:annrenner.naples@gmail.com> >; Melinda Gunther <melinda.gunther@premiersir.com <mailto:melinda.gunther@premiersir.com> > Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner Saunders, I am part of the leadership team for The Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance, which represents residents from the 14 residential communities totaling over 4,000 households along the Orange Blossom Dr/Airport Rd Corridor. We were hoping to schedule a convenient time for you to meet briefly with five members of our leadership team to share our thoughts and concerns on the proposed rezoning as part of the Haven Apartment complex GMPA & PUDZ. The hearing for the proposed Haven Apartment complex is scheduled to be on the agenda of the May 23rd County Commissioners meeting. We have already met with Commissioner Hall and Commissioner Kowal and hope to meet with the other commissioners as well. We have also met with Trinity Scott from the Transportation Dept., Mike Bosi and staff from the Zoning Dept, and Cormac Giblin from the Housing Dept. 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 agreed with the residents and did NOT recommend approval for this project. Four members of the Planning Commission did recommend approval. As of today, 2,885 residents have signed a petition opposing the rezoning for this very high density 23 units per acre apartment complex (64% higher density than any neighboring development), which would be built to a height of 60 ft (43% higher than any neighboring development). Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to meet with the leaders representing the concerned residents of the 14 nearby communities that will be impacted daily by this proposed new project, and which we believe will be a tipping point project, setting a precedent that will change this beautiful lower density area forever. Dave Renner Orange Blossom Alliance Leadership Team Monterey Resident 8000 Vera Cruz Way dave.renner@premiersir.com <mailto:dave.renner@premiersir.com> 239-784-5552 ________________________________ Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send From:SaundersBurt To:"Dave Renner" Subject:RE: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance Date:Thursday, April 27, 2023 4:06:00 PM Thank you; we’ll see you on Monday, May 8th at 11:30. Sue Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dave Renner, Tony Kinnear, Melinda Gunther and Ann Renner. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 4:01 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, I will confirm your appointment once I receive all the names to be present at the meeting. Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 3:46 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Monday May 8th at 11:30 works well. Thank you. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 3:29 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Sorry, I do not have any vacancies on May 3rd, Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 2:32 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Thank you for your quick response. Would Commissioner Saunders have any availability, even for 30 min meeting next Wednesday, May 3rd? If not I’ll get back to you on the other dates. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 1:54 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, I can schedule Monday, May 8th from 11:30 to 12:00 or Monday, May 22 from 1:30 to 2:00 pm. I will need the names of everyone who plans to attend this meeting. Let me know if one of these times work for you. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 1:43 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: Diane Flagg <diane.flagg@att.net>; Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com>; Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com>; Melinda Gunther <melinda.gunther@premiersir.com> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner Saunders, I am part of the leadership team for The Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance, which represents residents from the 14 residential communities totaling over 4,000 households along the Orange Blossom Dr/Airport Rd Corridor. We were hoping to schedule a convenient time for you to meet briefly with five members of our leadership team to share our thoughts and concerns on the proposed rezoning as part of the Haven Apartment complex GMPA & PUDZ. The hearing for the proposed Haven Apartment complex is scheduled to be on the agenda of the May 23rd County Commissioners meeting. We have already met with Commissioner Hall and Commissioner Kowal and hope to meet with the other commissioners as well. We have also met with Trinity Scott from the Transportation Dept., Mike Bosi and staff from the Zoning Dept, and Cormac Giblin from the Housing Dept. 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 agreed with the residents and did NOT recommend approval for this project. Four members of the Planning Commission did recommend approval. As of today, 2,885 residents have signed a petition opposing the rezoning for this very high density 23 units per acre apartment complex (64% higher density than any neighboring development), which would be built to a height of 60 ft (43% higher than any neighboring development). Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to meet with the leaders representing the concerned residents of the 14 nearby communities that will be impacted daily by this proposed new project, and which we believe will be a tipping point project, setting a precedent that will change this beautiful lower density area forever. Dave Renner Orange Blossom Alliance Leadership Team Monterey Resident 8000 Vera Cruz Way dave.renner@premiersir.com 239-784-5552 Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. From:Dave Renner To:SaundersBurt Subject:Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance Date:Thursday, April 27, 2023 4:04:12 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dave Renner, Tony Kinnear, Melinda Gunther and Ann Renner. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 4:01 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, I will confirm your appointment once I receive all the names to be present at the meeting. Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 3:46 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Monday May 8th at 11:30 works well. Thank you. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 3:29 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Sorry, I do not have any vacancies on May 3rd, Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 2:32 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Thank you for your quick response. Would Commissioner Saunders have any availability, even for 30 min meeting next Wednesday, May 3rd? If not I’ll get back to you on the other dates. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 1:54 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, I can schedule Monday, May 8th from 11:30 to 12:00 or Monday, May 22 from 1:30 to 2:00 pm. I will need the names of everyone who plans to attend this meeting. Let me know if one of these times work for you. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 1:43 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: Diane Flagg <diane.flagg@att.net>; Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com>; Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com>; Melinda Gunther <melinda.gunther@premiersir.com> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner Saunders, I am part of the leadership team for The Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance, which represents residents from the 14 residential communities totaling over 4,000 households along the Orange Blossom Dr/Airport Rd Corridor. We were hoping to schedule a convenient time for you to meet briefly with five members of our leadership team to share our thoughts and concerns on the proposed rezoning as part of the Haven Apartment complex GMPA & PUDZ. The hearing for the proposed Haven Apartment complex is scheduled to be on the agenda of the May 23rd County Commissioners meeting. We have already met with Commissioner Hall and Commissioner Kowal and hope to meet with the other commissioners as well. We have also met with Trinity Scott from the Transportation Dept., Mike Bosi and staff from the Zoning Dept, and Cormac Giblin from the Housing Dept. 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 agreed with the residents and did NOT recommend approval for this project. Four members of the Planning Commission did recommend approval. As of today, 2,885 residents have signed a petition opposing the rezoning for this very high density 23 units per acre apartment complex (64% higher density than any neighboring development), which would be built to a height of 60 ft (43% higher than any neighboring development). Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to meet with the leaders representing the concerned residents of the 14 nearby communities that will be impacted daily by this proposed new project, and which we believe will be a tipping point project, setting a precedent that will change this beautiful lower density area forever. Dave Renner Orange Blossom Alliance Leadership Team Monterey Resident 8000 Vera Cruz Way dave.renner@premiersir.com 239-784-5552 Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. From:SaundersBurt To:"Dave Renner" Subject:RE: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance Date:Thursday, April 27, 2023 4:01:00 PM Mr. Renner, I will confirm your appointment once I receive all the names to be present at the meeting. Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 3:46 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Monday May 8th at 11:30 works well. Thank you. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 3:29 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Sorry, I do not have any vacancies on May 3rd, Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 2:32 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Thank you for your quick response. Would Commissioner Saunders have any availability, even for 30 min meeting next Wednesday, May 3rd? If not I’ll get back to you on the other dates. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 1:54 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, I can schedule Monday, May 8th from 11:30 to 12:00 or Monday, May 22 from 1:30 to 2:00 pm. I will need the names of everyone who plans to attend this meeting. Let me know if one of these times work for you. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 1:43 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: Diane Flagg <diane.flagg@att.net>; Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com>; Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com>; Melinda Gunther <melinda.gunther@premiersir.com> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner Saunders, I am part of the leadership team for The Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance, which represents residents from the 14 residential communities totaling over 4,000 households along the Orange Blossom Dr/Airport Rd Corridor. We were hoping to schedule a convenient time for you to meet briefly with five members of our leadership team to share our thoughts and concerns on the proposed rezoning as part of the Haven Apartment complex GMPA & PUDZ. The hearing for the proposed Haven Apartment complex is scheduled to be on the agenda of the May 23rd County Commissioners meeting. We have already met with Commissioner Hall and Commissioner Kowal and hope to meet with the other commissioners as well. We have also met with Trinity Scott from the Transportation Dept., Mike Bosi and staff from the Zoning Dept, and Cormac Giblin from the Housing Dept. 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 agreed with the residents and did NOT recommend approval for this project. Four members of the Planning Commission did recommend approval. As of today, 2,885 residents have signed a petition opposing the rezoning for this very high density 23 units per acre apartment complex (64% higher density than any neighboring development), which would be built to a height of 60 ft (43% higher than any neighboring development). Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to meet with the leaders representing the concerned residents of the 14 nearby communities that will be impacted daily by this proposed new project, and which we believe will be a tipping point project, setting a precedent that will change this beautiful lower density area forever. Dave Renner Orange Blossom Alliance Leadership Team Monterey Resident 8000 Vera Cruz Way dave.renner@premiersir.com 239-784-5552 Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. From:SaundersBurt To:"Dave Renner" Subject:RE: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance Date:Thursday, April 27, 2023 3:29:00 PM Sorry, I do not have any vacancies on May 3rd, Sue From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 2:32 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Thank you for your quick response. Would Commissioner Saunders have any availability, even for 30 min meeting next Wednesday, May 3rd? If not I’ll get back to you on the other dates. Dave Renner Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2023, at 1:54 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Mr. Renner, I can schedule Monday, May 8th from 11:30 to 12:00 or Monday, May 22 from 1:30 to 2:00 pm. I will need the names of everyone who plans to attend this meeting. Let me know if one of these times work for you. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 1:43 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: Diane Flagg <diane.flagg@att.net>; Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com>; Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com>; Melinda Gunther <melinda.gunther@premiersir.com> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner Saunders, I am part of the leadership team for The Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance, which represents residents from the 14 residential communities totaling over 4,000 households along the Orange Blossom Dr/Airport Rd Corridor. We were hoping to schedule a convenient time for you to meet briefly with five members of our leadership team to share our thoughts and concerns on the proposed rezoning as part of the Haven Apartment complex GMPA & PUDZ. The hearing for the proposed Haven Apartment complex is scheduled to be on the agenda of the May 23rd County Commissioners meeting. We have already met with Commissioner Hall and Commissioner Kowal and hope to meet with the other commissioners as well. We have also met with Trinity Scott from the Transportation Dept., Mike Bosi and staff from the Zoning Dept, and Cormac Giblin from the Housing Dept. 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 agreed with the residents and did NOT recommend approval for this project. Four members of the Planning Commission did recommend approval. As of today, 2,885 residents have signed a petition opposing the rezoning for this very high density 23 units per acre apartment complex (64% higher density than any neighboring development), which would be built to a height of 60 ft (43% higher than any neighboring development). Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to meet with the leaders representing the concerned residents of the 14 nearby communities that will be impacted daily by this proposed new project, and which we believe will be a tipping point project, setting a precedent that will change this beautiful lower density area forever. Dave Renner Orange Blossom Alliance Leadership Team Monterey Resident 8000 Vera Cruz Way dave.renner@premiersir.com 239-784-5552 Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. From:SaundersBurt To:"Dave Renner" Subject:RE: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance Date:Thursday, April 27, 2023 1:54:00 PM Mr. Renner, I can schedule Monday, May 8th from 11:30 to 12:00 or Monday, May 22 from 1:30 to 2:00 pm. I will need the names of everyone who plans to attend this meeting. Let me know if one of these times work for you. Sue Filson, Aide to Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here Sue.filson@colliercountyfl.gov From: Dave Renner <dave.renner@premiersir.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 1:43 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: Diane Flagg <diane.flagg@att.net>; Tony Kinnear <tkinnear@gmail.com>; Ann Renner <annrenner.naples@gmail.com>; Melinda Gunther <melinda.gunther@premiersir.com> Subject: Re: Meeting Request on Proposed Haven Apartments Rezoning with Leadership of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Commissioner Saunders, I am part of the leadership team for The Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance, which represents residents from the 14 residential communities totaling over 4,000 households along the Orange Blossom Dr/Airport Rd Corridor. We were hoping to schedule a convenient time for you to meet briefly with five members of our leadership team to share our thoughts and concerns on the proposed rezoning as part of the Haven Apartment complex GMPA & PUDZ. The hearing for the proposed Haven Apartment complex is scheduled to be on the agenda of the May 23rd County Commissioners meeting. We have already met with Commissioner Hall and Commissioner Kowal and hope to meet with the other commissioners as well. We have also met with Trinity Scott from the Transportation Dept., Mike Bosi and staff from the Zoning Dept, and Cormac Giblin from the Housing Dept. 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 agreed with the residents and did NOT recommend approval for this project. Four members of the Planning Commission did recommend approval. As of today, 2,885 residents have signed a petition opposing the rezoning for this very high density 23 units per acre apartment complex (64% higher density than any neighboring development), which would be built to a height of 60 ft (43% higher than any neighboring development). Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to meet with the leaders representing the concerned residents of the 14 nearby communities that will be impacted daily by this proposed new project, and which we believe will be a tipping point project, setting a precedent that will change this beautiful lower density area forever. Dave Renner Orange Blossom Alliance Leadership Team Monterey Resident 8000 Vera Cruz Way dave.renner@premiersir.com 239-784-5552 From:FilsonSue To:"Burt Saunders" Subject:FW: The Projects by Commissioner District report for March 2023 Date:Friday, April 14, 2023 5:38:00 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png Projects by District - Application Type March 2023.xlsx From: MerinoDavid <David.Merino@colliercountyfl.gov> Sent: Friday, April 14, 2023 5:21 PM To: CapizziAixa <Aixa.Capizzi@colliercountyfl.gov>; FilsonSue <Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov>; FrancisSarina <Sarina.Francis@colliercountyfl.gov>; JarvisLouise <Louise.Jarvis@colliercountyfl.gov>; TrochessettAimee <Aimee.Trochessett@colliercountyfl.gov>; WillerSpectorLee <Lee.WillerSpector@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: DeaneConnie <Connie.Deane@colliercountyfl.gov>; FinnEd <Ed.Finn@colliercountyfl.gov>; FrenchJames <James.French@colliercountyfl.gov>; GuitardDonna <Donna.Guitard@colliercountyfl.gov>; MarcellaJeanne <Jeanne.Marcella@colliercountyfl.gov>; MullinsJohn <John.Mullins@colliercountyfl.gov>; PattersonAmy <Amy.Patterson@colliercountyfl.gov>; RodriguezDan <Dan.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>; ScottTrinity <Trinity.Scott@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: The Projects by Commissioner District report for March 2023 Good evening, The Projects by Commissioner District report for March 2023 is attached. If you have any questions, please contact me. Respectfully, David Merino Management Analyst Building Plan Review and Inspection Division “We’re committed to your success!” david.merino@colliercountyfl.gov 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples Florida 34104 Phone: 239.252.2459 How are we doing? The Operations & Regulatory Management Division wants to hear from you! Please take our online SURVEY. We appreciate your feedback! Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. From:MerinoDavid To:CapizziAixa; FilsonSue; FrancisSarina; JarvisLouise; TrochessettAimee; WillerSpectorLee Cc:DeaneConnie; FinnEd; FrenchJames; GuitardDonna; MarcellaJeanne; MullinsJohn; PattersonAmy; RodriguezDan; ScottTrinity Subject:The Projects by Commissioner District report for March 2023 Date:Friday, April 14, 2023 5:21:24 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png Projects by District - Application Type March 2023.xlsx Good evening, The Projects by Commissioner District report for March 2023 is attached. If you have any questions, please contact me. Respectfully, David Merino Management Analyst Building Plan Review and Inspection Division “We’re committed to your success!” david.merino@colliercountyfl.gov 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples Florida 34104 Phone: 239.252.2459 How are we doing? The Operations & Regulatory Management Division wants to hear from you! Please take our online SURVEY. We appreciate your feedback! Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. From:SaundersBurt To:"Jan" Subject:RE: The Haven Date:Friday, April 14, 2023 3:52:00 PM Ms. Mills, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Jan <jandtaz@aol.com> Sent: Friday, April 14, 2023 3:46 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: The Haven EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I know I do not live in your region but I am urging all commissioners to vote NO against The Haven apartments at the May 23 meeting. I exit Marbella Isles onto northbound Airport Rd. The traffic is already HORRENDOUS and DANGEROUS!! Janet Mills Naples Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS From:Jerry Klopfer To:randysoundman@mac.com; VernonChristopher; FryerEdwin; KlucikRobert; SheaPaul; SchmittJoseph Cc:rick.locastro@collliercountyfl.gov; chris.hall@colliercountryfl.gov; SaundersBurt; dan.kowel@colliercountyfl.gov; McDanielBill Subject:Affordable housing commitment from the Haven Project (9.A.2.PL20220001042) Date:Thursday, April 6, 2023 12:45:25 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Collier County Planning Commission, I attended the hearing this morning pertaining to the above mentioned Haven apartment proposal. Thank you for your careful consideration of the variances being requested by the builder, and more generally for your work to make Naples such a great place to live. We’re spending too much time on the density question. You seem to be allowing the developer to take credit for the Carlyle’s acreage in their calculations, and it works when you do that. This really feels like a red herring the builder is using to keep us from talking about the central premise of this project - that it somehow helps us with the affordable housing issue. Regarding the affordable housing question . . . Giving the builder total flexibility ensures the units allocated to affordable living will be single-bedroom and too small for a teacher married to a firefighter with two kids (i.e., the “working families” the developer’s lawyer keeps talking about). These single units will instead be rented to young professionals making $80k per year with no kids to support. PLEASE REQUIRE THE DEVELOPER TO ALLOCATE THE AFFORDABLE UNITS IN PROPORTION TO UNIT-TYPES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OVERALL (i.e., if 30% of the total units are 3 bedrooms, then 30% of the affordable units should be 3 bedrooms). This is such a simple rule to impose that I cannot imagine why we would not insist on it. At least there would be silver lining. If you don’t do this, then we should drop the fiction that this particular project is part of the solution. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, Jerry Klopfer, Mill Run 847-830-4547 P.S. It was inappropriate for the county staff person to be in total advocacy mode during the hearing. When someone on your side goes into advocacy mode like that, it makes me wonder why have a hearing like this at all. I just think it all works better if you let the developer be the advocate and restrict your staff to unbiased, professional responses to your direct questions. From:Caldwell,Doug L To:HallChris; SaundersBurt Subject:Deny Haven Apt. zoning changes Date:Thursday, April 6, 2023 9:04:18 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. The residents of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance are asking the County Planning Commission & the County Commissioners to deny the Developer’s Growth Management Plan Amendment (GMPA) and Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (MPUD) Ordinance. Thank you, Doug Caldwell Mill Run From:martindb@lycos.com To:SaundersBurt Subject:Haven Apartment Complex Date:Thursday, April 6, 2023 8:50:25 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner Saunders, 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 morning. 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. The Haven would be a tipping point project. 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 Planning Commission and 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:Margaret Aloi To:LoCastroRick; HallChris; SaundersBurt; dan.kowel@colliercountyfl.gov; McDanielBill; randysoundman@mac.com; VernonChristopher; FryerEdwin; KlucikRobert; SheaPaul; SchmittJoseph Subject:Haven Project Date:Wednesday, April 5, 2023 8:16:45 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I am a resident in the Community of Bridgewater Bay on Orange Blossom Road. I am unable to attend the County Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for April 6 but want to add my voice in opposition to the Haven Project. Our community cannot sustain any additional traffic on an already congested intersection as well as the effects on the density of the population in this area. Thank you, Margaret Aloi Sent from my iPad From:Ann Sweeny To:SaundersBurt Subject:The Haven Date:Wednesday, April 5, 2023 7:29:43 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Please vote no on the proposal to change the zoning to allow the buildIng of this high density project! On the surface it looks nice, but this is not a good fit for the area. Airport Rd is already heavily travelled and this project will be the cause of further congestion and accidents. Please do not turn Airport Rd into a nightmare like Immokolee Rd. You have the power to save lives. Ann Sweeny Sent from my iPad From:SaundersBurt To:"Joyce Etchison" Subject:RE: The Haven Date:Wednesday, April 5, 2023 4:19:00 PM Ms. Etchison, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Joyce Etchison <joyce.etchison@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 3:38 PM To: LoCastroRick <Rick.LoCastro@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: The Haven EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner, The proposed structure of The Haven will be a monstrosity at an extremely busy intersection, is out of character for the neighborhood, surpasses the present zoning codes regarding height and density. I understand the developer is committing to provide some "affordable" (should be called 'more affordable')apartments. The word "affordable" is a joke in Naples. How is a community held accountable once leasing begins, and how is that % verified over the years. I've never heard of any way this can be or gets monitored over time. The Haven residents (likely 500+) will all be required to exit onto Airport and can only turn right. Half of them will likely then be required to cross over to the third lane quickly in order to make a u-turn at the second location about two blocks away. Supposedly the first u-turn location will be blocked off for them. How can that be done? Please try to envision what that will look like, especially between 7:30 and 9:30 every weekday morning. The school buses will likely be right behind attempting to make a u-turn and the two multi-family neighborhood residents will also be vying for the lane positions. Then those residents desiring to go to the hospital, Mercato, the beach or anywhere west will all back up at the stoplight at Orange Blossom which is already overburdened. Why do we even have height restrictions and let them be ignored, especially when the results would turn into an Immokolee debacle? The traffic on Orange Blossom has doubled, then likely quadrupled from 4-6:30 in just the last few years. It is two lanes with a nicely landscaped median, sidewalks on both sides. My customers & visitors always comment that it is their favorite road in North Naples, with constant bicycles, joggers, dog walkers enjoying the landscaping and shade. To cross to that road now, you basically take your life in your hands. The "word on the street" is that everything is basically rubber stamped if it will increase our population which increases our tax base, with little to no concern about the traffic, safety, ambiance (with what is left), peaceful space left for families, animals. If Airport Road gets more congested, it should be named Immokolee #2. I moved from many years ago for a reason. Joyce JOYCE ETCHISON, Realtor AMERIVEST REALTY 239-860-1650 SRES "Senior Residential Specialist" Voted 10 YEARS Best in Client Satisfaction Award "Five Star Real Estate Agents" by "Gulf Shore Life" Magazine From:Joyce Etchison To:LoCastroRick Subject:The Haven Date:Wednesday, April 5, 2023 3:38:34 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner, The proposed structure of The Haven will be a monstrosity at an extremely busy intersection, is out of character for the neighborhood, surpasses the present zoning codes regarding height and density. I understand the developer is committing to provide some "affordable" (should be called 'more affordable')apartments. The word "affordable" is a joke in Naples. How is a community held accountable once leasing begins, and how is that % verified over the years. I've never heard of any way this can be or gets monitored over time. The Haven residents (likely 500+) will all be required to exit onto Airport and can only turn right. Half of them will likely then be required to cross over to the third lane quickly in order to make a u-turn at the second location about two blocks away. Supposedly the first u-turn location will be blocked off for them. How can that be done? Please try to envision what that will look like, especially between 7:30 and 9:30 every weekday morning. The school buses will likely be right behind attempting to make a u-turn and the two multi-family neighborhood residents will also be vying for the lane positions. Then those residents desiring to go to the hospital, Mercato, the beach or anywhere west will all back up at the stoplight at Orange Blossom which is already overburdened. Why do we even have height restrictions and let them be ignored, especially when the results would turn into an Immokolee debacle? The traffic on Orange Blossom has doubled, then likely quadrupled from 4- 6:30 in just the last few years. It is two lanes with a nicely landscaped median, sidewalks on both sides. My customers & visitors always comment that it is their favorite road in North Naples, with constant bicycles, joggers, dog walkers enjoying the landscaping and shade. To cross to that road now, you basically take your life in your hands. The "word on the street" is that everything is basically rubber stamped if it will increase our population which increases our tax base, with little to no concern about the traffic, safety, ambiance (with what is left), peaceful space left for families, animals. If Airport Road gets more congested, it should be named Immokolee #2. I moved from many years ago for a reason. Joyce JOYCE ETCHISON, Realtor AMERIVEST REALTY 239-860-1650 SRES "Senior Residential Specialist" Voted 10 YEARS Best in Client Satisfaction Award "Five Star Real Estate Agents" by "Gulf Shore Life" Magazine From:Rob Dowling To:SaundersBurt Subject:RE: Haven Apts. Date:Wednesday, April 5, 2023 3:08:56 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Thanks Burt ! This is just over building to the max ! And with projects like this, Naples won’t be a great place to live anymore. -Rob Dowling From: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 2:59 PM To: Rob Dowling <rdowling@johnrwood.com> Subject: RE: Haven Apts. Mr. & Mrs. Mikki, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Rob Dowling <rdowling@johnrwood.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 2:28 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: FW: Haven Apts. EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 4/5/23 To : Burt Saunders From: Rob and Mikki Dowling Monterey residents 7558 Cordoba Cir. Naples FL 34109 Re : Haven Apartments - Orange Blossom and Airport Rd. As a resident of the Villages of Monterey this is to alert you and the Board that this proposed building is totally unacceptable to me and to the area residents of Orange Blossom . Please dismiss this building proposal and not make Naples a mini- Miami” * First of all its 120% over the Growth Management Plan recommendations and is 43% higher than any other near-by building *The 336 units and a 60’ high buildings would ruin the local area as over built with total congestion and traffic for Orange Blossom Rd, as its traffic is already difficult. *Airport rd already a mess to travel , and the egress form over 600 cars daily would cause many more accidents and much overwhelming traffic. This would be a ’ Tipping point ‘ and change this low density area of Orange Blossom. Thank You for respecting the residents of Collier County. Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. From:SaundersBurt To:"Rob Dowling" Subject:RE: Haven Apts. Date:Wednesday, April 5, 2023 2:59:00 PM Mr. & Mrs. Mikki, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Rob Dowling <rdowling@johnrwood.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 2:28 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: FW: Haven Apts. EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 4/5/23 To : Burt Saunders From: Rob and Mikki Dowling Monterey residents 7558 Cordoba Cir. Naples FL 34109 Re : Haven Apartments - Orange Blossom and Airport Rd. As a resident of the Villages of Monterey this is to alert you and the Board that this proposed building is totally unacceptable to me and to the area residents of Orange Blossom . Please dismiss this building proposal and not make Naples a mini- Miami” * First of all its 120% over the Growth Management Plan recommendations and is 43% higher than any other near-by building *The 336 units and a 60’ high buildings would ruin the local area as over built with total congestion and traffic for Orange Blossom Rd, as its traffic is already difficult. *Airport rd already a mess to travel , and the egress form over 600 cars daily would cause many more accidents and much overwhelming traffic. This would be a ’ Tipping point ‘ and change this low density area of Orange Blossom. Thank You for respecting the residents of Collier County. From:bkhermans@att.net To:LoCastroRick; HallChris; SaundersBurt; dan.kowel@colliercountyfl.gov; billmcdaniel@colliercountyfl.gov; randysoundman@mac.com; VernonChristopher; FryerEdwin; KlucikRobert; SheaPaul; SchmittJoseph Cc:bkhermans@att.net Subject:Haven at North Naples Date:Wednesday, April 5, 2023 2:53:28 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Sirs, As a resident of Heron Pointe on Orange Blossom Drive, I urge you to deny the current proposal for The Haven at North Naples for the following reasons: 1. The requested density greatly exceeds the current Growth Management Plan. Why have a Growth Management Plan if it is not adhered to? This excessive density will create significant slow downs and heavy traffic on Orange Blossom Dr and at the Orange Blossom Dr and Airport Pulling Rd intersection, which is already a very busy intersection. Rush hour back- ups already extend several blocks along Orange Blossom Dr. The Haven is in addition to other proposals for development at the subject intersection (e.g., Lutgert Medical Center). No serious advance planning for mitigation of traffic on Airport Pulling Rd and onto Orange Blossom Drive as a crossroad between Goodlette Frank and Livingston, has been pursued. Orange Blossom Drive is a beautiful corridor that is fully developed into residential neighborhoods. The proposed plans at the intersection of Orange Blossom Dr and Airport Pulling will turn Orange Blossom into a busy, business thoroughfare, destroying its unique residential beauty. 2. The proposal requests a building height nearly 50% higher than the highest building in the area. Adding this much taller, high-density project will destroy the character and peace of the neighborhood AND WILL GREATLY IMPACT the personal enjoyment of being a homeowner along the highly desirable Orange Blossom corridor. 3. If rezoning is approved, compatibility with neighboring communities must be considered. A maximum of 4 units per acre should be abided by. If affordable housing is a component, a maximum of 10 units per acre could be considered. The requested 23 units per acre is TOO HIGH DENSITY for this neighborhood and will permanently destroy the peaceful character of the Orange Blossom neighborhoods, library, etc. Orange Blossom Drive is a picturesque residential corridor. Drive down Orange Blossom any time of day and you will see current residents jogging, walking dogs, pushing baby strollers, riding bikes, children getting on and off school buses, teens riding their skateboards and more. For pedestrians, crossing across Orange Blossom Drive is already a challenge. Traffic and road noise is at a tipping point with one new neighborhood already being built opposite Heron Pointe. Any consideration of new development that will produce more cars on Orange Blossom Drive behooves all of you on as County Commissioners or Planning Commission members to FIRST address the preservation of the residential nature of the Orange Blossom corridor, its safety, its home values, its beauty, and the right of existing homeowners to peacefully enjoy the use of their homes and the neighborhood, including coming and going. Before any new development is approved at the subject intersection, I request: 1. At least 2 pedestrian crossings be added to Orange Blossom Drive west of Airport Pulling Rd and east of Goodlette Frank Rd (e.g., at or near Monterrey Village/Stonegate and at Mill Run/Heron Pointe entrances) with crossing signals to stop traffic for safety of all residents 2. Proper curbing and sidewalks be added where there are currently gaps (e.g., on North side of Orange Blossom between Heron Pointe and the County Services Building) for pedestrian safety 3. Adding speed bumps to keep traffic at safe speeds along Orange Blossom Drive 4. Put up signs designating Orange Blossom Drive between Airport Pulling and Goodlette Frank Rd as “local traffic only,” “no through traffic.” 5. Consider the use of roundabouts on Airport Pulling Rd., adding an intersection, and/or improve timing of traffic lights or other measures to keep traffic moving and improve safety. If approved, along with Lutgert Medical Center, hundreds of cars daily will be making U-turns after exiting onto southbound Airport Pulling Rd, exacerbating the current traffic situation. The Haven as proposed should be denied. A low-density plan and building heights that blend with the existing neighborhood could be considered. Sincerely, Kendra Hermans From:Rob Dowling To:SaundersBurt Subject:FW: Haven Apts. Date:Wednesday, April 5, 2023 2:27:53 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 4/5/23 To : Burt Saunders From: Rob and Mikki Dowling Monterey residents 7558 Cordoba Cir. Naples FL 34109 Re : Haven Apartments - Orange Blossom and Airport Rd. As a resident of the Villages of Monterey this is to alert you and the Board that this proposed building is totally unacceptable to me and to the area residents of Orange Blossom . Please dismiss this building proposal and not make Naples a mini- Miami” * First of all its 120% over the Growth Management Plan recommendations and is 43% higher than any other near-by building *The 336 units and a 60’ high buildings would ruin the local area as over built with total congestion and traffic for Orange Blossom Rd, as its traffic is already difficult. *Airport rd already a mess to travel , and the egress form over 600 cars daily would cause many more accidents and much overwhelming traffic. This would be a ’ Tipping point ‘ and change this low density area of Orange Blossom. Thank You for respecting the residents of Collier County. From:Jeannette Provance To:SaundersBurt Subject:The Haven Date:Wednesday, April 5, 2023 11:07:01 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Mr. Saunders: I am writing to once again ask for your denial of The Haven Luxury Apartment Complex to be build at the corner of Airport Pulling and Orange Blossom Road. These developers are not local. You have no obligations to them. Instead, please consider your neighbors and fellow Naples residents request to OPPOSE the rezoning for the high density, 60 ft. high. 336 unit Haven Apartment Complex, The propose has a 120% higher density per the current Growth Management Plan. It has a 43% higher profile that the surrounding buildings. This proposal is not consistent or compatible with the character, height and density of the neighboring communities. The Haven Project would be the beginning of overbuild in this beautiful area. Thus, allowing further congestion, overcrowding of schools, and increased traffic. Accidents, please look at the current incident rate on the highly traveled Airport Pulling Road at this area. Prices are to run from $4200 down to $2200 for a one bedroom is not low rent. Thanks for taking your time to read and digest this information. See you tomorrow at the meeting. Jeannette Provance 7530 Mill Pond Circle Naples, Fl 34109 239-596-0036 From:SaundersBurt To:"Lisa O" Subject:RE: Please vote NO on the Haven Apartments Date:Tuesday, April 4, 2023 2:25:00 PM Ms. Onorato, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Lisa O <onoratolisa@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 3, 2023 7:44 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Please vote NO on the Haven Apartments EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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:SaundersBurt To:"Thomas Jandovitz" Subject:RE: GMPA-Airport/Carlisle Mixed Use Subdistrict & Haven at North Naples Date:Tuesday, April 4, 2023 2:03:00 PM Mr. Jandovitz, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Thomas Jandovitz <tomjandovitz@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 12:20 PM Subject: GMPA-Airport/Carlisle Mixed Use Subdistrict & Haven at North Naples EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to state my opposition to the zoning regulation changes and asking the County Planning Commission & the County Commissioners to deny the Developer’s Growth Management Plan Amendment (GMPA) and Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (MPUD) Ordinance. I, along with other residents of the Orange Blossom corridor, support more affordable housing units, but support a balanced approach with lower density affordable housing more consistent and compatible with the existing neighborhoods. The developers bought the property being fully aware of the existing P&Z regulations. The existing zoning regulations are lenient enough for the developers to build something that will make a nice profit. However, a change to the existing zoning laws would not only forever change the landscape of this parcel of land, it would be setting a dangerous precedent for other properties in the future to being rezoned. There are 4 other nearby vacant parcels at this busy intersection. Developers will use any rezoning of this parcel to gain future rezoning approvals for similar or even larger projects. If that happens, that will change this lower density residential area forever into an overbuilt, congested area with more overcrowding in the schools, major safety concerns for pedestrians and increased traffic. I urge The Planning Commission and County Commissioners to 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). A much smaller apartment complex with no greater than the maximum eligible density of 10 units per acre, which is 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. Thank you very much for your time and thoughtful consideration of this matter. Tom & Jocie Jandovitz 8004 Vera Cruz Way From:Thomas Jandovitz Subject:GMPA-Airport/Carlisle Mixed Use Subdistrict & Haven at North Naples Date:Tuesday, April 4, 2023 12:20:02 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to state my opposition to the zoning regulation changes and asking the County Planning Commission & the County Commissioners to deny the Developer’s Growth Management Plan Amendment (GMPA) and Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (MPUD) Ordinance. I, along with other residents of the Orange Blossom corridor, support more affordable housing units, but support a balanced approach with lower density affordable housing more consistent and compatible with the existing neighborhoods. The developers bought the property being fully aware of the existing P&Z regulations. The existing zoning regulations are lenient enough for the developers to build something that will make a nice profit. However, a change to the existing zoning laws would not only forever change the landscape of this parcel of land, it would be setting a dangerous precedent for other properties in the future to being rezoned. There are 4 other nearby vacant parcels at this busy intersection. Developers will use any rezoning of this parcel to gain future rezoning approvals for similar or even larger projects. If that happens, that will change this lower density residential area forever into an overbuilt, congested area with more overcrowding in the schools, major safety concerns for pedestrians and increased traffic. I urge The Planning Commission and County Commissioners to 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). A much smaller apartment complex with no greater than the maximum eligible density of 10 units per acre, which is 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. Thank you very much for your time and thoughtful consideration of this matter. Tom & Jocie Jandovitz 8004 Vera Cruz Way From:Lori To:randysoundman@mac.com; VernonChristopher; FryerEdwin; KlucikRobert; SheaPaul; SchmittJoseph; LoCastroRick; HallChris; SaundersBurt; KowalDan; McDanielBill Subject:VOTE FOR SMART GROWTH- NO—The Haven Date:Tuesday, April 4, 2023 9:50:24 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. The Haven Apartment Complex is NOT Smart Growth-VOTE NO Dear Commissioners and Planning Development Members: I live in a small community of 47 homes off of Orange Blossom Drive. The houses reside on a horseshoe street with entrances and exits on both ends. It’s a community where many residents know their neighbors and stop to talk daily. Unfortunately our community was developed with very little buffering from traffic and noise levels already heightened since the pandemic. The advanced growth which we have not even seen yet from two new communities being built on and just off of Orange Blossom Drive and Yarberry Lane will add additional traffic and density to this idyllic 2-lane, tree-lined drive. Then to add an over 300-unit building (The Haven Apartment Complex) with 500 parking spots will clearly be a tipping point for density and safety on Orange Blossom, not to mention what it will do to stress local schools and other community resources. If you have your own children, you should be concerned with the fact that the communities already built off of Orange Blossom host a range of families with small children and young boys/teens who especially love to ride their bikes, and other gear up and down this pretty drive in North Naples. Otters, turtles and other animals have already been killed by drivers going well beyond the speed limit. The area has seen a nightly spike in fast food garbage thrown from cars passing by. Now consider adding at least 400 more cars who will cut through this area. That will be uncontrollable. My father was a developer. My family is not against development or developers. We are against growth just for growth-sake or $$$. That’s not SMART or SAFE. Do not give an out- of-town developer who doesn’t care about North Naples other than their commercial interests, the opportunity to ruin the tenor of the communities off of Orange Blossom Drive. Your position and responsibility is to SMART GROWTH and following the Collier County Growth Management Plan. The Haven Apartment Complex development plan with an additional load on the corner for a medical facility and storage units certainly does not illustrate—SMART GROWTH. Change is good, but not when it’s NOT SMART for the needs and interests of all tax paying residents. Please take this into consideration when you vote to alter (rezone) for these types of development projects. Stay within the present County Growth Management Plan of 4 units per acre or, 10 for affordable housing. VOTE NO for amending the plan. Thank you. Regards, Concerned Residents and Taxpayers From:Lisa O To:SaundersBurt Subject:Please vote NO on the Haven Apartments Date:Monday, April 3, 2023 7:44:21 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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:M Peikert To:randysoundman@mac.com; VernonChristopher; FryerEdwin; KlucikRobert; SheaPaul; SchmittJoseph; LoCastroRick; HallChris; SaundersBurt; KowalDan; McDanielBill Subject:Orange Blossom/Airport Road corridor Date:Monday, April 3, 2023 2:30:31 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I am a resident of Villages of Monterey and I am writing to voice my opposition to the proposed Haven project at the corner of Orange Blossom and Airport Pulling Road. I agree with the points made on the Change.org petition and hope you will turn down the request for the project. Thank you for your consideration. From:Elizabeth Lynn To:SaundersBurt Subject:THE HAVEN APARTMENT PROJECT Date:Sunday, April 2, 2023 5:38:38 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I am unable to attend the April 6, 2023 Collier County Planning Commission Meeting due to previous commitments. However, I want you to know that as a nearby resident (Walden Oaks) I am adamantly opposed to the entire HAVEN APARTMENT PROJECT. 1. It is not consistent or compatible with the surrounding community. 2. Using the current Carlisle exit for the proposed project would create a major traffic problem without installing a traffic stoplight at that exit point. I would be MUCH more amenable to constructing Section 8, or 100% low/affordable housing in that area for SINGLE-INCOME-EARNING teachers, medical workers, police and firemen who need to live closer to their workplaces. Elizabeth M. Lynn, Ph.D. 6519 Ilex Circle Naples, FL 34109 Email: lizlynn44@hotmail.com From:Lydia Balzano To:SaundersBurt Subject:Haven Apartment Complex Date:Sunday, April 2, 2023 12:07:04 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I strongly oppose the building of the Haven Apartment Complex From:John Stark To:LoCastroRick; HallChris; SaundersBurt; dan.kowel@colliercountyfl.gov; McDanielBill Subject:Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Date:Saturday, April 1, 2023 1:32:15 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Gentlemen, We am registering our opposition to the proposed Haven project in the Orange Blossom/Airport Road corridor. As residents of this area, we have seen recent development result in more congestion and safety concerns. Also, we are concerned that the current infrastructure (e.e., sewer and water) is insufficient to support additional housing. Finally, it is unclear how this rezoning and subsequent develop would benefit residents in this area. Regards, Jane & John Stark From:Glenn Trout To:SaundersBurt Subject:THE HAVEN PROJECT - PLEASE KEEP TO THE CURRENT COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN of 4 units per acre or 10 units per acre with affordable housing Date:Friday, March 31, 2023 7:57:42 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner Saunders I am writing you to ask you to help keep Naples the friendly, welcoming and residential community that has attracted so many people. Our growth will be wonderful if you as our Commissioner keep to the growth plan that you have established. It should be a maximum of just 4 units per acre or a maximum of 10 units per acre with an affordable housing component. The South Carolina developer developer wants 22.4 units per acre and says that they are including affordable housing. That is 12 + units over your established growth plan. The plan also calls for 4 stories (60 feet) in height which is 18 feet higher than the Carlisle. Please don’t turn Naples into Miami or the East Coast. That is not why people are attracted to Naples. We have plenty of land to welcome people - just don’t take away the charm. Thank you, Glenn and Jane Trout Heron Pointe Sent from my iPad 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 6:43:40 PM Attachments:Objection to Haven Memo to CCBCC & CCPC, 033123.pdf Importance:High EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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 Sent from my personal email account Please excuse the brevity of this message and any typos. This message may have been sent from my iPhone and may have been dictated. 239-777-1430 tomhigh@me.com From:SaundersBurt To:"jmholzschuh@gmail.com" Subject:RE: PUBLIC HEARING Date:Friday, March 31, 2023 12:38:00 PM This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Apartment Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: jmholzschuh@gmail.com <jmholzschuh@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, March 31, 2023 12:17 PM To: RANDYSOUNTMAN@MAC.COM; VernonChristopher <Christopher.Vernon@colliercountyfl.gov>; FryerEdwin <Edwin.Fryer@colliercountyfl.gov>; KlucikRobert <Robert.Klucik@colliercountyfl.gov>; SheaPaul <Paul.Shea@colliercountyfl.gov>; SchmittJoseph <Joseph.Schmitt@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: LoCastroRick <Rick.LoCastro@colliercountyfl.gov>; HallChris <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov>; SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov>; dan.kowel@colliercountyfl.gov; McDanielBill <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: PUBLIC HEARING EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. randysoundman@mac.com christopher.vernon@colliercountyfl.gov edwinfryer@colliergov.net robert.klucik@colliercountyfl.gov josephschmitt@colliergov.net County Commissioners Rick.LoCastro@colliercountyfl.gov Chris.hall@colliercountyfl.gov Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov Dan.kowal@colliercountyfl.gov Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov 1. The Haven's developer is asking for a 60 ft high, 4-story, 336-unit (22.4 units per acre) apartment complex. 2. 1. This is 120% higher density than what they are eligible for based on the Current County Growth Management Plan. 2. This is 43% higher than the tallest neighboring building, the 42 ft high Carlisle Assisted Living Facility. 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. 3. 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 and major safety concerns for pedestrians and traffic accidents. 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. 1. 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 10 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. 1. The residents of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance are asking the County Planning Commission & the County Commissioners to deny the Developer’s Growth Management Plan Amendment (GMPA) and Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (MPUD) Ordinance. 1. The residents of the 12 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. 2. We have already collected 1,810 resident signatures on our petition opposing the proposed rezoning for this project. 1. Per County Zoning Director Mike Bosi, the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd. Corridor is NOT designated as an urban activity center by the county. This is primarily a family residential area. 1. The Airport Rd/Orange Blossom Rd corridor is already a high intensity, congested area with backed up traffic throughout the day, a high accident rate and overcrowded schools at capacity. 2. The Haven would be an expensive Luxury Apartment Complex, with a small percentage of 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. The 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 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. 3. 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. 4. The residents of the Orange Blossom Corridor support more affordable housing units, but support a balanced approach with lower density affordable housing more consistent and compatible with the existing neighborhoods. 5. The Planning Commission and 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). A much smaller apartment complex with no greater than the maximum eligible density of 10 units per acre, which is 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. Thank you for your involvement to help protect our beautiful residential area of Naples. MARIAN HOLZSCHUH 6550 ILEX CIR. NAPLES 34109 Sent from Mail for Windows From:jmholzschuh@gmail.com To:RANDYSOUNTMAN@MAC.COM; VernonChristopher; FryerEdwin; KlucikRobert; SheaPaul; SchmittJoseph Cc:LoCastroRick; HallChris; SaundersBurt; dan.kowel@colliercountyfl.gov; McDanielBill Subject:PUBLIC HEARING Date:Friday, March 31, 2023 12:17:26 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. randysoundman@mac.com christopher.vernon@colliercountyfl.gov edwinfryer@colliergov.net robert.klucik@colliercountyfl.gov josephschmitt@colliergov.net County Commissioners Rick.LoCastro@colliercountyfl.gov Chris.hall@colliercountyfl.gov Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov Dan.kowal@colliercountyfl.gov Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov 1. The Haven's developer is asking for a 60 ft high, 4-story, 336-unit (22.4 units per acre) apartment complex. 2. 1. This is 120% higher density than what they are eligible for based on the Current County Growth Management Plan. 2. This is 43% higher than the tallest neighboring building, the 42 ft high Carlisle Assisted Living Facility. 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. 3. 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 and major safety concerns for pedestrians and traffic accidents. 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. 1. 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 10 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. 1. The residents of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance are asking the County Planning Commission & the County Commissioners to deny the Developer’s Growth Management Plan Amendment (GMPA) and Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (MPUD) Ordinance. 1. The residents of the 12 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. 2. We have already collected 1,810 resident signatures on our petition opposing the proposed rezoning for this project. 1. Per County Zoning Director Mike Bosi, the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd. Corridor is NOT designated as an urban activity center by the county. This is primarily a family residential area. 1. The Airport Rd/Orange Blossom Rd corridor is already a high intensity, congested area with backed up traffic throughout the day, a high accident rate and overcrowded schools at capacity. 2. The Haven would be an expensive Luxury Apartment Complex, with a small percentage of 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. The 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 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. 3. 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. 4. The residents of the Orange Blossom Corridor support more affordable housing units, but support a balanced approach with lower density affordable housing more consistent and compatible with the existing neighborhoods. 5. The Planning Commission and 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). A much smaller apartment complex with no greater than the maximum eligible density of 10 units per acre, which is 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. Thank you for your involvement to help protect our beautiful residential area of Naples. MARIAN HOLZSCHUH 6550 ILEX CIR. NAPLES 34109 Sent from Mail for Windows From:brian follett To:SaundersBurt Subject:The Haven Date:Friday, March 31, 2023 11:57:16 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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:Karen Burkush To:SaundersBurt Subject:Re: Orange Blossom Drive/Airport Road-Proposed Rezoning for Haven Apartment Complex Date:Friday, March 31, 2023 8:04:18 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Thank you for getting back to me Commissioner Saunders. Your response, time and consideration is very much appreciated. Karen Burkush Sent from my iPhone On Mar 30, 2023, at 5:02 PM, SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote: Ms. Burkush, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Apartment Complex. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Karen Burkush <kburkush@comcast.net> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2023 3:59 PM To: LoCastroRick <Rick.LoCastro@colliercountyfl.gov>; HallChris <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov>; SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov>; dan.kowel@colliercountyfl.gov; McDanielBill <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>; randysoundman@mac.com; VernonChristopher <Christopher.Vernon@colliercountyfl.gov>; FryerEdwin <Edwin.Fryer@colliercountyfl.gov>; KlucikRobert <Robert.Klucik@colliercountyfl.gov>; SheaPaul <Paul.Shea@colliercountyfl.gov>; SchmittJoseph <Joseph.Schmitt@colliercountyfl.gov> Cc: mburkush@comcast.net Subject: Orange Blossom Drive/Airport Road-Proposed Rezoning for Haven Apartment Complex EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Collier County Planning Commission Members and Collier County Commissioners, We respectfully request that you deny the proposed rezoning request regarding the Haven Apartment complex, Petition No: PL20220001043 & PL20220001042. We absolutely oppose the rezoning request due to the precedent that would be set should you approve the request. This would negatively impact the density of our entire county. Further, the area that would be directly impacted by this request is already congested with traffic patterns that negatively impact safety as well as daily living needs of residents. The current traffic at the Airport Pulling/Orange Blossom Drive intersection is already not acceptable. Your serious review and consideration of the position of the Orange Blossom/Airport Road Alliance Residents is very much appreciated. Again, we respectfully request that you deny the rezoning request for the Haven Apartment complex. Please keep our beautiful residential area intact and maintain the Current County Growth Management Plan. Thank you for your work as commissioners and planning commission members. Sincerely, Mark & Karen Burkush (Revocable Trust) 3061 Driftwood Way #4108 Naples, FL 34109 Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. From:SaundersBurt To:"Ellen Nowacki" Subject:RE: Proposed Rezoning for Haven Apartment Complex Date:Thursday, March 30, 2023 5:01:00 PM Ms. Nowacki, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Apartment Complex. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Ellen Nowacki <ellennowacki@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2023 4:02 PM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Proposed Rezoning for Haven Apartment Complex EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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:Mary Lindquist To:Mary Lindquist Subject:April 6th County Planning Commission Meeting. Date:Thursday, March 30, 2023 4:51:08 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I am opposed to the Proposed Rezoning for Haven Apartment Complex just south of the Italian American Club on Airport Rd and Orange Blossom Intersection. The density is too high for this area of residential. The traffic on Orange Blossom would increase to the point that we would not be able to exit our current residential area without the addition of stop lights. This project should be placed in a higher density area which is appropriate for the amount of traffic it will generate. Thank You for listening. Mary Lindquist Property Owner in Calusa Bay. -- Important Message: The information contained in this email and any accompanying documents is confidential and intended only for the individual(s) to whom it is addressed. If you have received this email in error, please contact us immediately by calling the telephone number or emailing us at the address listed above. In some cases, we may ask you to return the documents at our expense; otherwise, please destroy the information you have received at once. Any use, distribution, or copying of the contents of this email is strictly prohibited. Thank you. From:Ellen Nowacki To:SaundersBurt Subject:Proposed Rezoning for Haven Apartment Complex Date:Thursday, March 30, 2023 4:02:26 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 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:Karen Burkush To:LoCastroRick; HallChris; SaundersBurt; dan.kowel@colliercountyfl.gov; McDanielBill; randysoundman@mac.com; VernonChristopher; FryerEdwin; KlucikRobert; SheaPaul; SchmittJoseph Cc:mburkush@comcast.net Subject:Orange Blossom Drive/Airport Road-Proposed Rezoning for Haven Apartment Complex Date:Thursday, March 30, 2023 3:59:21 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Collier County Planning Commission Members and Collier County Commissioners, We respectfully request that you deny the proposed rezoning request regarding the Haven Apartment complex, Petition No: PL20220001043 & PL20220001042. We absolutely oppose the rezoning request due to the precedent that would be set should you approve the request. This would negatively impact the density of our entire county. Further, the area that would be directly impacted by this request is already congested with traffic patterns that negatively impact safety as well as daily living needs of residents. The current traffic at the Airport Pulling/Orange Blossom Drive intersection is already not acceptable. Your serious review and consideration of the position of the Orange Blossom/Airport Road Alliance Residents is very much appreciated. Again, we respectfully request that you deny the rezoning request for the Haven Apartment complex. Please keep our beautiful residential area intact and maintain the Current County Growth Management Plan. Thank you for your work as commissioners and planning commission members. Sincerely, Mark & Karen Burkush (Revocable Trust) 3061 Driftwood Way #4108 Naples, FL 34109 From:SaundersBurt To:"John & Susan Luthringer" Subject:RE: Haven Apartment Project Date:Thursday, March 30, 2023 12:28:00 PM Mr. & Mrs. Luthringer, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Apartment Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: John & Susan Luthringer <luthfam53@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2023 11:20 AM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Haven Apartment Project EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner Saunders, We are writing to voice our opposition to the proposed Haven Apartment Project. We are asking that you deny the Developer’s Growth Management Plan Amendment and Mixed Use Planned Unit Development Ordinance. The developer is proposing a project way above what is in our current County Growth Management Plan. The density and building height are not supported by the Plan, or with what is currently in the area. As well as not being supported by our current Plan, the density is just too high. The location of the proposed development is NOT designated as an urban activity area by the County and is already a highly congested area. While we support more affordable housing, the current plan lacks specific enforceability and penalties if the developer does not adhere to offering units to lower income individuals. We support a balanced approach with lower density affordable housing that is more consistent and compatible with the existing neighborhoods. We implore you to follow the Commissioner’s Growth Management Plan as currently written. A much smaller apartment complex with no greater than the maximum eligible density of 10 units per acre, which is 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. John and Susan Luthringer 1924 Blackstone Cir. Naples, 34109 From:John & Susan Luthringer To:SaundersBurt Subject:Haven Apartment Project Date:Thursday, March 30, 2023 11:20:29 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner Saunders, We are writing to voice our opposition to the proposed Haven Apartment Project. We are asking that you deny the Developer’s Growth Management Plan Amendment and Mixed Use Planned Unit Development Ordinance. The developer is proposing a project way above what is in our current County Growth Management Plan. The density and building height are not supported by the Plan, or with what is currently in the area. As well as not being supported by our current Plan, the density is just too high. The location of the proposed development is NOT designated as an urban activity area by the County and is already a highly congested area. While we support more affordable housing, the current plan lacks specific enforceability and penalties if the developer does not adhere to offering units to lower income individuals. We support a balanced approach with lower density affordable housing that is more consistent and compatible with the existing neighborhoods. We implore you to follow the Commissioner’s Growth Management Plan as currently written. A much smaller apartment complex with no greater than the maximum eligible density of 10 units per acre, which is 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. John and Susan Luthringer 1924 Blackstone Cir. Naples, 34109 From:SaundersBurt To:"Laura Quintano" Subject:RE: Orange blossom development Date:Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:54:00 AM Ms. Quintano, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Project. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when this issue comes before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Laura Quintano <9180llq@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:48 AM To: LoCastroRick <Rick.LoCastro@colliercountyfl.gov>; HallChris <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov>; SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov>; KowalDan <Dan.Kowal@colliercountyfl.gov>; McDanielBill <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Fwd: Orange blossom development EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Re: Haven at N Naples. VOTE NO I am a resident in North Naples. Please do not approve. The residents of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance are asking the County Planning Commission & 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 12 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 1,810 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. This is primarily a family residential area. The Airport Rd/Orange Blossom Rd corridor is already a high intensity, congested area with backed up traffic throughout the day, a high accident rate and overcrowded schools at capacity. The Haven would be an expensive Luxury Apartment Complex, with a small percentage of 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. The 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 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 complexeswithin a mile of the parcel where The Haven is proposed to be built. They are Bear Creek, The Oasis, 10X Apartments and Gulfshore Apartments. The residents of the Orange Blossom Corridor support more affordable housing units, but support a balanced approach with lower density affordable housing more consistent and compatible with the existing neighborhoods. The Planning Commission and 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). A much smaller apartment complex with no greater than the maximum eligible density of 10 units per acre, which is 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. Laura Quintano Calusa Bay Condominiums 6940 Satinleaf Road N #101 Naples FL 34109 Sent from my iPad From:Laura Quintano To:LoCastroRick; HallChris; SaundersBurt; KowalDan; McDanielBill Subject:Fwd: Orange blossom development Date:Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:48:22 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Re: Haven at N Naples. VOTE NO I am a resident in North Naples. Please do not approve. The residents of the Orange Blossom/Airport Rd Corridor Alliance are asking the County Planning Commission & 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 12 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 1,810 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. This is primarily a family residential area. The Airport Rd/Orange Blossom Rd corridor is already a high intensity, congested area with backed up traffic throughout the day, a high accident rate and overcrowded schools at capacity. The Haven would be an expensive Luxury Apartment Complex, with a small percentage of 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. The 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 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 complexeswithin a mile of the parcel where The Haven is proposed to be built. They are Bear Creek, The Oasis, 10X Apartments and Gulfshore Apartments. The residents of the Orange Blossom Corridor support more affordable housing units, but support a balanced approach with lower density affordable housing more consistent and compatible with the existing neighborhoods. The Planning Commission and 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). A much smaller apartment complex with no greater than the maximum eligible density of 10 units per acre, which is 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. Laura Quintano Calusa Bay Condominiums 6940 Satinleaf Road N #101 Naples FL 34109 Sent from my iPad From:Sharon Duran To:SaundersBurt Subject:The Haven Project Date:Wednesday, March 29, 2023 5:44:21 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I am completely opposed to the development of the Haven project. Sharon Duran Bridgewater Bay From:john king To:LoCastroRick; chris.hall@colloercountyfl.gov; SaundersBurt; dan.kowel@colliercountyfl.gov; McDanielBill; randysoundman@mac.com; VernonChristopher; reoert.klucik@colloergov.net; SheaPaul; SchmittJoseph; FryerEdwin Subject:Orange Blossom/Airport Road Have Apartment Project Date:Wednesday, March 29, 2023 2:07:32 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I would like to make you aware of my objection to the proposed development called the Haven Apartment Complex. Our neighborhood does not need a high density project such as this which will add to the overall scenic blight and congestion already experienced. Orange Blossom Road is one of the most beautiful roads in all of Collier County and adding more residents to the area will only add to the traffic we experience right now. I ask that the Collier County Commission protect the rights of the taxpaying citizens and keep Orange Blossom Road and its surrounding area beautiful by denying this development. Thank you. John King 6905 Mill Run Circle Naples, FL 34109 From:R. Peter Gisselbeck To:SaundersBurt Subject:Orange Blossom Date:Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:43:44 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Please deny the rezone for the Haven Apt complex off Orange Blossom Rd. I've lived in the Villages of Monterey for 31 years. I've watched the traffic steadily increase. We are now at a point where it is difficult to exit Monterey on to Orange Blossom as it's become a cut through from Livingston and Airport Rd to Goodlette. Rush hour traffic is now untenable. We do not need anymore traffic on Orange Blossom. Listen to your constituents and deny the rezone! -- R. 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Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I am writing to express my opposition and that of my husband’s to the proposed Haven apartment complex on Airport. This 336 unit project would add a considerable amount of traffic at this already extremely busy intersection. Please vote NO. Thank you, Gretchen and Brit Svoboda Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS From:Rachele Heiderman To:LoCastroRick; HallChris; SaundersBurt; dan.kowel@colliercountyfl.gov; McDanielBill; randysoundman@mac.com Cc:VernonChristopher; FryerEdwin; KlucikRobert; SheaPaul; SchmittJoseph Subject:Oppose the Rezone for The Haven Orange Blossom Rd / Airport Rd Apartment Date:Tuesday, March 28, 2023 12:24:55 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Hey Guys, Our family lives off Orange Blossom Rd in Monterey and strongly oppose The Haven Rezoning Proposal!!!! Rationale below The Haven's developer is asking for a 60 ft high, 4-story, 336-unit (22.4 units per acre) apartment complex. This is 120% higher density than what they are eligible for based on the Current County Growth Management Plan. This is 43% higher than the tallest neighboring building, the 42 ft high Carlisle Assisted Living Facility. This is NOT consistent or compatible with the character, height and density of the neighboring communities. -Orange Blossom Corridor Residents Get Outlook for iOS From:SaundersBurt To:"Linda Simon" Subject:RE: HAVEN APARTMENTS Date:Tuesday, March 28, 2023 10:13:00 AM Ms. Simon, This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the proposed Haven Apartments. Thank you for taking the time to voice your views. I will take your comments into consideration when deliberating this issue before the Board of County Commissioners. Please be advised that you can attend the Board meeting to make your comments part of the public record. All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to be addressed and will receive up to 3 minutes to speak. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on the Collier County Commission. Thank you for helping to make Collier County a great place to live, work and play. Burt Saunders District 3 Commissioner Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite #303 Naples, FL 34112 P: (239) 252-8603 To subscribe to our District 3 Newsletter Click Here From: Linda Simon <lgsimon2947@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 9:49 AM To: SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: HAVEN APARTMENTS EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner, I am writing to protest the possibility that you will vote in favor of permitting the construction of the Haven Apartments. A vote for this type of construction in an area which is already at capacity for traffic on Orange Blossom Rd. is not what is needed. I fear this proposed development will also impact the safety of pedestrians (especially students and seniors who use the Main Library on a regular basis) wishing to cross Orange Blossom or Airport Pulling Rd. I urge you to vote NO. I look forward to seeing you at the meeting on April 6. Respectfully, Linda Simon Full Time Resident of Mill Run 781 844-9370 From:Linda Simon To:SaundersBurt Subject:HAVEN APARTMENTS Date:Tuesday, March 28, 2023 9:49:18 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Commissioner, I am writing to protest the possibility that you will vote in favor of permitting the construction of the Haven Apartments. A vote for this type of construction in an area which is already at capacity for traffic on Orange Blossom Rd. is not what is needed. I fear this proposed development will also impact the safety of pedestrians (especially students and seniors who use the Main Library on a regular basis) wishing to cross Orange Blossom or Airport Pulling Rd. I urge you to vote NO. I look forward to seeing you at the meeting on April 6. Respectfully, Linda Simon Full Time Resident of Mill Run 781 844-9370 From:Joyce Etchison To:LoCastroRick Subject:Proposed Haven Apartments Date:Wednesday, December 21, 2022 4:15:10 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. To Our County Commissioners, I moved to Naples in 1998, having been a residential realtor for 10 years in Miami and Indianapolis. I recognized the potential for growth and had mixed emotions which continue. The peace, protected environmental areas, ease of traveling the local roads has nearly been eliminated...so hundreds, if not thousands of us, are choosing to voice our opinions about the potential development of the Haven Apartments proposed beside the Italian American Club. At this time the tallest building in this area is only 3 stories high, whereby this 5 story complex would alter the look and feel of the North Airport area. Please envision the additional 400-600 cars per day needing to exit to the south on Airport and likely half of them trying to cross 3 lanes to get into one of nearby u-turns to go north. This could be a nightmare for everyone traveling daily on Airport. Have you experienced the traffic buildup at the traffic light on Orange Blossom there between 4:30-6:00 pm and work traffic in the a.m.? Do we really think the road to the Carlisle can handle the "back-up" of the Haven residents waiting in line for their turn to cross 3 lanes? At what time would it eventually be proposed to add an exit onto Orange Blossom? I am not writing as only a resident on Orange Blossom, but also as a realtor and friend to many in Naples who constantly mention they think Orange Blossom is the prettiest and most peaceful road in North Naples. We were told it could easily handle additional traffic and as I understand it, the last traffic study was done during high Covid time, and perhaps not during "season". The landscaped median, sidewalks on both sides, protected preserve, beautiful mature trees would likely need to go eventually and we would have another sterile traffic mess. The neighborhood entries would need to be shortened, leaving backups on Orange Blossom. We would all need to do even more u-turns daily since it would be impossible to turn left. This area's schools are at maximum capacity. Where would they put all the classroom trailers? I am also at a loss trying to understand what "attainable"/"affordable" housing is. It sounds good for the developer or is it dictated, and just who sets the parameters? We all agree it is necessary but how can new construction provide anything truly affordable? Just sounds good, right? Couldn't some existing rental properties be purchased? The other properties under construction, proposed, and expanding developments will add higher density in this area and the eventual traffic was not represented in the applicant's traffic study. Why is that? Is this not a major alteration to the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan? This area could soon look similar to the Immokolee / Airport congestion and would directly affect the only entries/exits to the many communities along Airport. The surrounding neighborhoods' residents are asking for much lower density more consistent with the area. Hopefully news of the proposed development will raise the awareness to the thousands who must travel to/from work using this Orange Blossom and/or Airport area. They could easily add 10-15 minutes to their daily traffic time. Please take the time to consider the long term effects that this high density proposed development could have in North Naples and Naples in general. Thank you, Joyce Etchison AMERIVEST REALTY 239-860-1650 SRES "Senior Residential Specialist" Voted 10 YEARS Best in Client Satisfaction Award "Five Star Real Estate Agents" by "Gulf Shore Life" Magazine Here's what's happening in GNL . . . View this email in your browser From:Greater Naples Leadership To:SaundersBurt Subject:December 2022 GNL Connection Date:Monday, December 19, 2022 2:10:35 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Unsubscribe It appears that you have subscribed to commercial messages from this sender. To stop receiving such messages from this sender, please unsubscribe MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT In my family, we go around the table and share what each of us is especially thankful for about the past year, before we dig into the turkey. We’re all blessed in multiple ways, so it’s a matter of picking and choosing among the good things that’s happened in our lives. Greater Naples Leadership is a way we can pass on some of these blessings to others in our community, during the holiday season and otherwise. Paying it forward with our volunteer efforts, especially in the year that gave us Ian, benefits those in Collier County who haven’t been so lucky. If you’ve got some spare time and are looking for ways to be engaged, our Volunteer Opportunities Team has a bumper crop of listings for you to consider. Our public Workforce Housing Forum is happening on January 11, from 3:00 – 5:30 pm at the Naples United Church of Christ at 5200 Crayton Road. We will have speakers from most of the major employers in town, public and private, talking about the difficulties of hiring and retaining employees because of the lack of affordable housing in our community. Employees will also talk about the personal challenges the housing market presents. Sign-ups are available now on the GNL website, so register now before the auditorium fills. See the article and sign-up link in this edition of the Connection. Have a Happy Holiday Season and a Successful New Year Best Wishes Kitty Keane IN THIS ISSUE . . . Workforce Housing Initiative Workforce Housing Forum Welcome Back (Again) ACE - Futuremakers Coalition Roadtrippers - Atrhrex GNL Ties to Immokalee Housing Project Youth Haven is Exactly That Volunteers Needed Last Call for DLA (Almost) Upcoming Important Dates Applications Still Open Are you on Our Facebook? GNL Strategic Plan Status Final Session Day of 2022 Tammy Pittaro & The Glass Slipper Class XXVI Volunteers at St. Matts Members in the News Heard on the Street WORKFORCE HOUSING AVAILABILITY Joe Trachtenberg, Class XIV and Chairman, Collier County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Life involves making choices. Where we live, what we do, how we spend. Sometimes choices are clear, sometimes more challenging. Our elected officials have difficult jobs, weighing options from multiple sources as to how to spend our tax money. Sometimes there are strong differences of opinion, particularly when it comes to workforce housing. There is a concerted effort to bring more tourism to Collier County, which makes sense, but it is at a time when the employees of businesses serving tourists can no longer afford to live here. Almost all Collier County businesses, public and private, including our schools, government offices, hospitals, stores, restaurants, etc., cannot hire the staff they need. In fact they are challenged to retain their present employees. As rents continue to rise, this will continue to impact our lives. Many new residents who can afford the higher rents are outbidding our workforce for the available apartments. I understand people need and love parks. I don’t understand the process by which we decide when we have enough parks. To some the need is insatiable; to others not so much. Have you visited the Paradise Coast Sports Complex, into which we have poured over $110 million? The likelihood is no. What did you think about giving $15 million to a private resort company, Great Wolf Lodge, to induce them to build a hotel and indoor water resort? Are there solutions available? Can we stem the tide of departing essential workers? Of course! Other communities in Florida are succeeding, by recognizing zoning changes, land grants, and other devices which are essential to make these construction projects economically sound to developers. Our leaders should learn from successful efforts elsewhere and begin to implement changes in Collier County. Join us at the workforce housing forum at Naples United Church of Christ on January 11 to hear business leaders tell their side of the story. I believe we all need to learn about this issue and make our voices heard. NEW LOCATION FOR THE WORKFORCE HOUSING FORUM Kevin Barry, Class XXIII When: January 11, 2023, from 3 to 5:30 PM Where: Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Road To paraphrase Chief Brody in “Jaws,” we’ve realized we’re gonna need a bigger boat. The good news that the response to our January 11 forum is exceeding expectations. It’s become clear we’d need to turn away too many people at the Telford Auditorium at NCH. The new location is the Naples United Church of Christ, on the corner of Crayton Road and Seagate. The church has more than twice the capacity of Telford, and they will allow us to live stream the event. GNL organized this forum to create more awareness that the lack of workforce housing in Collier County is a crisis. We are partnering with co-sponsors NCH Healthcare System, Collier Community Foundation, the Justice Committee of the Naples United Church of Christ, and the League of Women Voters of Collier County. Naples Daily News is the media sponsor and will provide us with a series of free ads! Large employers, public and private, will address the challenge of hiring and retaining top talent. Now that we can accommodate more people, spread the word! The event is free and open to the public. You can register for the event by scanning the code below or clicking on the button. WELCOME BACK PARTY SCHEDULED! Maura Delehanty, Class XXIII No, this isn’t a misprint. We know that many members were unable to attend the Welcome Back Party in November due to Hurricane Ian’s devastation to our community. Therefore, the GNL ACE Social Committee is excited to announce our 2nd Welcome Back Party, “Welcome to 2023!” We joyfully invite all GNL members (sorry no guests) to join us at Audubon Country Club, 625 Audubon Blvd., in North Naples, on January 17th, 2023, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM to catch up with classmates and make new friends! There will be an open bar and hors d’oeuvres will be served. We hope to see you there! ACE - EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCOOL – FUTUREMAKERS COALITION Joan Sehdev, Class XII When: Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Noon Where: Stonebridge Country Club 2100 Winding Oaks Way (off of Immokalee Road, North Naples) Cost: $30 Futuremakers is a collective impact initiative working to ensure that Southwest Floridians have an education beyond high school so they can fill in-demand jobs and adapt to a changing economy. The goal is to have 55% of adults between the ages of 25-64 in Southwest Florida with college degrees, workforce certificates or other high-quality credentials by 2025. This ACE program will introduce you to the leaders of this coalition and to a participant in this program. Panelists: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Tessa LaSage, Architect and Director of the Coalition. Ms. LaSage is the Director of Social Innovation and sustainability for the Southwest Florida Community Foundation and the recipient of numerous civic and professional awards. Dr. Aysegul Timur, Vice President of Strategy and Program Innovation at FGCU. Dr. Timur’s doctorate is in Business Administration with a major in Economics, and she is the go-to expert for workforce development in Southwest Florida. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of a number of prestigious non-profits, including Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida and Leadership Collier Foundation. Mike Boose, Sr. Director for Human Resources and Organizational Development for Arthrex Inc. Mr. Boose serves on the boards of Workforce Now, Champions for Learning and National Academy Foundation Community Liaison. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ROADTRIPPERS – VISIT TO ARTHREX! Julie Wade, Class XXII When: January 27, 2023, 8:30-11 AM Where: Arthrex Complex in North Naples Naples is the home of the world headquarters of one of the world’s most respected innovators and manufacturers of medical orthopedic products. For years Arthrex has topped the list of places our alumni would like to visit and tour. A rare opportunity to do so has arrived. The presentation will include remarks by President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding and other key employees. This is an in-depth look at the company, including its products, strategies and facilities. Tours will be available. GNL’ers can register to attend at the following link, and under “company” enter GNL. If you’re interested, don’t delay, as this free opportunity will soon be fully subscribed. IMMOKALEE HOUSING PROJECT HAS GNL CONNECTION Hal Hills, Class XXII CLICK HERE TO REGISTER It has been five long years since Hurricane Irma devastated what was already substandard housing in Immokalee. When Class XXII was riding the bus back from Immokalee Day, the talk was of the disastrous situation. We had learned that the dilapidated 1950’s vintage trailers and shacks were rife with vermin, with holes in the floors, mold in the walls, nonworking appliances, and a lack of air conditioning. Often more than one family was crowded into one trailer. Respiratory illness was rampant, especially for children. And the rents were unbelievable, as much as 60 or 70% of the family income! One classmate stated what we were all thinking; “Someone ought to do something!” Well, at long last there is some light at the end of the tunnel. The Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance, headed by serial entrepreneur Dr. Arol Buntzman, is about to begin construction of the first of eight safe rental buildings on Lake Trafford Road in Immokalee. Land has been purchased, funds have been raised for two buildings, infrastructure has been completed, and permits have been obtained (What a job that was!) By the end of next year, 16 families will be leaving their hovels for affordable units, pegged at no more than 30% of family income. We’ll start on the remaining buildings as soon as funding is raised. When completed, the project will have a community center and will be self-supporting. Three Class XXII members are engaged with IFHA. Cleve Cleveland is on the Executive Committee of the Board and Barbara Hurt-Simmons and I are on committees doing the grunt social media and paperwork. We could use some help, so if you would like to learn more, give one of us a call or visit our website. YOUTH HAVEN IS EXACTLY THAT Ann Horton, Class XIII For fifty years, Youth Haven has been providing a loving and nurturing home for children who have been removed from their home by the Department of Children and Family Services due to abuse or neglect. Some are actually homeless. Youth Haven’s joyful and therapeutic campus features four residential cottages housing up to 70 children from ages six to 19 while they await a more permanent home. The average stay is 8 months, but many have lived in our cottages for over two years. Youth Haven is a sanctuary where healing begins for these children. Our programs include individual and group therapy, educational mentoring and tutoring, grief counseling, and art and music therapy, as well as enriching activities to restore their childhood and help them prepare for their journey into adulthood. Sadly, the statistics for children in temporary foster care are bleak as they are more likely as adults to be drug addicts, alcoholics, homeless or suicidal. Our programs are designed to change these outcomes and our staff is invested in their success. They understand the nuances of the child welfare system and are prepared to fill the gaps in services. Every child on our campus is one caring adult away from success. Together we can create positive change and healthier outcomes. We would welcome a visit to our campus where you can meet our children and consider donating your time or resources to make a difference in their lives. Contact us at info@youthhavenswfl.org. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – FOR GNL! Caren Arnstein, GNL Communications Committee Chair, Class XXII If you’re looking to dig into meaningful work and make a difference, look no further than GNL. Our Committees and Board rely on new members to bring a fresh perspective to our programs and activities. For example, right now the Communications Committee is looking for members who like to write, take photos, or help with PR strategy and outreach. We’re also looking for members with expertise in social media to help us use this communication channel, and we want to set up and manage an Instagram presence for GNL. This will build on the great work done by Jinny Johnson to create and post on our Facebook page. If you are interested in these or other GNL committee positions, please e-mail me at carenarnstein@gmail.com. We also have openings for next year’s GNL Board. For more information, contact Jerry Godshaw at gmgodshaw@gmail.com. (ALMOST) THE LAST CALL FOR DLA CANDIDATES Tom McCann, Class IX The Distinguished Leadership Award Committee invites you to nominate a current GNL member who has provided outstanding service to the community consistent with GNL’s mission. This prestigious award will be presented at the DLA Luncheon on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Nominations are due by Friday, January 13, 2023, at 5:00 pm. Members of GNL’s current Board of Directors and the current Master Class are not eligible, and only current active alumni may nominate or be nominated. To nominate a member, log in to the GNL website, and on the Member Home Page, click on Distinguished Leadership Award in the member menu and complete the form. If you have questions, please contact the GNL office by phone at 239-300-7055 or email gnloffice@gnlwebsite.org. TAMMI PITTARO GETS A GLASS SLIPPER Mary Beth Jones, Class XXI Tammi Pittaro, Class XXI, was recently honored by Champions for Learning with the Glass Slipper Award for helping to create life-changing learning experiences for students in Collier County. Tammi has served in several volunteer positions, including mentoring in their Take Stock program as well as working with students on resume writing, personal statements, networking and financial aid. She also served on the Golden Apple and Classroom Grant Selection Committee. Attending the celebration in support of Tammi were GNL classmates Bev Cherry, Mary Beth Jones, Linda Lerner, Karen Ryan, and Paula Stone. Other GNL members honored previously are Nancy Blackburn of Class XVII and Anne Fleming and Martha Rozman of Class XXIV. ACE, LWL, AND ROADTRIPPER’S SCHEDULE Julie Wade, Class XXII You will want to mark your calendars for these dates. Note that ACE luncheons will be at Stonebridge Country Club on Immokalee Road in North Naples at 12:00 Noon unless another location or time is indicated. Details are being finalized for many of these events. January 19: (ACE) Futuremakers Coalition panel with Tessa LaSage, Dr. Aysegul Timur, Mike Boose; plus speakers from Future Ready Collier (see article in this issue) January 27: (Roadtrippers) Arthrex Community Presentation and Tour. Sign-ups are well underway for this exciting opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the region's largest employer. (see article in this issue) February 16: (LWL) The History of Big Sugar, 12:00 Noon, Leila B. Canant Professional Development Center, 3rd Avenue in Naples; Nick Penniman, Author of “On the Knife: A History of Big Sugar in Florida” February 23: (Roadtrippers) Caloosahatchee River Trip with naturalist and two crew members. March 6: (ACE) Panel on Homelessness in Collier County held at Lulu’s Kitchen: Steve Brooder, CEO of St. Matthew’s House; Michael Overway, ED of Collier County Hunger and Homeless Coalition; and Jackie Faffer, President/CEO Naples Senior Center March 28: (Roadtrippers) Bus Trip to Clewiston offered by US Sugar April 12: (ACE) Holocaust Museum Tour and Lunch MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL DECEMBER 31 Kevin Barry, Class XXIII Class XXVII is filling up but it's not too late. We have many outstanding applicants, but you can still sponsor that one person you know who will be a terrific addition to the program. Applications can be found online at the GNL website. Also, check out the Guide to Sponsors and Applicants to help jumpstart the process. FOLLOWING GNL ON FACEBOOK? Jinny Johnson, Class VII Did you know that we have a Facebook page? If you’re on Facebook and not already following GNL, please do! You can read up-to-the-minute news about our alums. If you have items that you’d like to see on our page, don’t hesitate to share them with our “post-mistress.” That’s me! (jinnylkwd@aol.com) News/photos on class gatherings and community involvement are always welcome. GNL STRATEGIC PLAN STATUS Gunther Winkler, Class XXII Greater Naples Leadership has had a long run of sustained success, much of which can be attributed to the passion and hard work of our members. These efforts were guided by a strategic plan based on a clear mission statement, “To provide proven leaders with a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about the issues and needs in Collier County and to encourage the use of their skills individually and collectively in bettering the community.” While the mission has not changed, the strategic plan has been adjusted over the years to accommodate changes in the environment. The most recent plan, for the period of 2022 through 2025, was the result of elaborate work by a team of GNL volunteers under the leadership of Kitty Keane. The five components of the GNL 2022-2025 strategic plan are: 1. Raise the Profile of GNL 2. Enhance Members’ Educational Experiences 3. Create More Visibility for Volunteer Opportunities 4. Add More Variety to GNL Social Life 5. The Masters Class – Periodically Conduct In-Depth Program Reviews and Digitize Masters Program Materials Implicit to having a strategic plan is that outcomes are measured against its objectives. GNL procedures assign the oversight of implementation and tracking of the strategic plan to the President Elect. Of course, this is not a one-person job. It can only be accomplished in a team setting that includes many of our valued contributors. At the helm is a small team of three: Kitty Keane, President; Gunther Winkler, President Elect; and Mark Schwab, a member of the original strategic planning team. This trio is working closely with the GNL committee chairs and they in turn work with their respective team members. This approach fosters both inclusion and oversight, which is important for maximum effectiveness of the plan’s implementation. We are in the early stages of implementing the most recent rendition of the strategic plan, but we have already seen great enthusiasm by the committee teams. From our discussions it has become clear that key players fully understand and embrace the plan, and that new initiatives are being created. As a result, we are convinced that GNL will remain relevant and will continue to have a growing positive impact on our community – as stated in our mission. FINAL 2022 SESSION DAY COMPLETED Martha Rozman, Class XXVI Chair The Masters Class Human Services Day was held on November 16 and it was our final session for 2022. The focus was on residents of Collier County in need of food, shelter, and financial stability. Grace Place for Children and Families hosted Class XXVI in the morning, and we then moved to St. Matthew’s House for lunch and afternoon presentations. Community leaders talked about challenges, but also shared how agencies collaborate across Collier County. We also heard from residents who shared their personal empowerment stories of how their determination and support from the community led to successful outcomes. The next session day is Education Day on January 11, 2023. Happy Holidays everyone!! CLASS XXVI VOLUNTEERS AT ST. MATTS Cynthia Ruddy, Class XXVI Class XXVI members take a short time out for a picture while stuffing bins for St. Matthews House recently. The volunteer event was organized by class member Paul Myerson. GNL MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Jackie Faffer (Class XVIII), President and CEO of the Naples Senior Center, was featured in a recent NDN article announcing the hiring of former County Commissioner Penny Taylor as disaster relief coordinator. For more information, visit the senior center’s website at naplesseniorcenter.org. Joanne Wyss (Class III) has joined the board of the Southwest Florida Music Education Center. In partnership with the renowned Berklee College of Music, SWFLMEC offers two- and four-year certificate programs for musically talented neurodivergent young adults, creating new possibilities for independence, fulfillment, and employment. In case you didn’t see it, here is a link to Joe Trachtenberg’s Op-Ed piece in the Sunday, November 27 NDN on Affordable Housing. In the agenda of the December 5, 2022 Naples City Council meeting, Mayor Teresa Heitmann recognized Donna Messer (Class XX), Naples Airport Authority (2014- 2022) and Thomas McCann (Class IX), Planning Advisory Board (2015- 2022), among others, for their years of volunteer public service. In a detailed Op-Ed article in the NDN, Marvin Easton (Class XII) commented on the concept of fire district consolidations in Southwest Florida. Kids in elementary school have iPhones today. When I was a kid, I put glue on my fingers just so I could peel it off when it dried. It turns out that when someone asks you who is your favorite child, you are supposed to choose one of your own. I know that now. HEARD ON THE STREET . . . Editor - Hal Hills, Class XXII Copyright © 2022 Greater Naples Leadership, Inc., All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a member and opted to receive communications. Our mailing address is: Greater Naples Leadership, Inc. c/o Hill, Barth & King 3838 Tamiami Trl N Suite 200 Naples, FL 34103 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list From:Jay Slagel To:LoCastroRick; HallChris; SaundersBurt; dan.kowel@colliercountyfl.gov; McDanielBill Cc:Priscilla Slagel; Jay Slagel Subject:The Haven at North Naples Date:Saturday, December 17, 2022 8:33:00 AM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Gentlemen - My wife and I live in Emerald Lakes and we would like to vehemently object to the proposed apartment complex located on Orange Blossom Drive. We urge you to comply with the current Growth Management Plan which only allows 6 units per acre. Building 336 rental apartments on this 10 acre parcel of land makes no sense and it would cause considerable congestion on Orange Blossom and Airport Pulling Road. Thank you for your consideration !! Jay From:Mantel H P To:randysoundman@mac.com; VernonChristopher; FryerEdwin; KlucikRobert; SheaPaul; SchmittJoseph; LoCastroRick; HallChris; SaundersBurt; dan.kowel@colliercountyfl.gov; McDanielBill Cc:Larry Smith Subject:Opposition to the proposed The Haven complex Date:Wednesday, December 14, 2022 4:35:00 PM Attachments:word-Position statment re- Haven Apartment Complex Construction.docx EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Kindly consider our concerns outlined in the position paper attached: Heather Mantel and Mark Pasztor mark_heather613@yahoo.com From:Coco Heinrich To:LoCastroRick; HallChris; SaundersBurt; dan.kowel@colliercountyfl.gov; McDanielBill Subject:Airport Pulling & Orange Blossom Intersection Date:Wednesday, December 14, 2022 12:35:33 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Hi gentlemen; Below is my email to Bill. It would be wonderful if we could plan for a vibrant community center at Headquarters Public Library/North Collier Government center. In the meantime, perhaps such high density housing as proposed at the Haven at North Naples would be better situated at another location. As an example; the parcel for sale beside Dicks Sporting Goods on Naples Boulevard could accommodate an apartment building. Residents can exit and enter at an existing traffic lighted intersection. Residents can walk to the movie theater, Miller’s Ale House, Cost Co, Staples and numerous other restaurants. A park, similar to Baker Park the City of Naples included in their re-development plan, would be super at Headquarters Public Library. This would enable residents to ‘live where they live’. Thank you, Coco Heinrich Sent from Mail for Windows From: Coco Heinrich Sent: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 1:46 PM To: bill.mcdaniel@colliercountyfl.gov Subject: Airport Pulling & Orange Blossom Intersection Hello Bill, I am writing to you, chair of the Collier County Commissioners, in conjunction with the proposed ‘Haven at North Naples’ high rise apartments. At the Orange Blossom Alliance meeting yesterday evening, I presented a 10 slide power point presentation. The 5 minute presentation received strong support (seating ovation) from the 200+ residents in attendance. This email is about the opportunity for a development plan encompassing the intersection anchored by North Collier Government Center and Headquarters Public Library, Orange Blossom & Airport Pulling. Wouldn’t it be great for Collier County to create a community center around Headquarters Public Library with a park? Headquarters Public Library and the government center already draw people from all over the community. After taking their children to ‘story hour’ families could walk to and enjoy the park. More importantly, with the park we would be creating a place for people living in the area to walk to and enjoy. The good news is the area already has sidewalks. With a park people can walk to; we are encouraging and enabling the residents to ‘live’ in the area surrounding their apartments and homes. With a potential ‘bicycle rental stand’ at the park; residents can cycle to the restaurant Food & Thought 2 and use the grocery market next door. Publix and several other restaurants and businesses are at that intersection as well. (Vanderbilt and Airport Pulling intersection.) You may be aware the City of Naples has completed a wonderful re-development plan at the intersection of Goodlette Frank and Central Ave with the opening of Baker Park in 2019. The re- development plan encompasses the area along Goodlette Frank to the future Gulfshore Play House, Lotus Construction’s housing development, Bayfront shops & condos, and the condo development across from Bayfront. The vision to build Baker Park is what enables this area to be ‘truly’ liveable. Via Baker Park residents can access a kayak launch, boat dock, outdoor fitness facility, walk/bike a 1.3 mile loop, walk their dogs on leash, use the playground, picnic area, and even a splash pad, with their families. The proposed Haven at North Naples high rise apartment complex as a part of the Carlisle brings many challenges to overcome. One is the number of cars and how many trips these cars will be making in and out of the Haven each day. Many of the apartments will have more than two cars as renters often have roommates that also have cars. The current plan is for 336 apartments. That would be a minimum of 672 cars. Where can these people go on foot? Or bike? And to do what? At present we do not have a ‘built environment’ plan, i.e., park, restaurants, that would enable this number of apartment residents to ‘stay home’ once they return from work. This means multiple car trips throughout any given day. I do not support a five story development with the resident density this entails. I support any apartment buildings to be the height of the neighboring / existing apartments on Airport Pulling, i.e., roof at three stories maximum. It would be unfortunate if the approval of this development becomes the new normal and the Airport Pulling & Orange Blossom intersection will follow suite with more high rise apartment towers. Proceeding with proposed projects like ‘the Haven’ would irrevocably prevent a vision like the one outlined above to ever be realized in this unique area. We have an opportunity to make a development plan for the Headquarters Public Library intersection. This is not any intersection. It is already a meeting point where residents go for community services. I do not support the underground water storage tanks that are proposed. What will be above these tanks? Parking lots for the 672+ cars? There is a danger this site will be concrete and high rise buildings. Usually retention ponds are part of a site plan. Is there ‘green space’ / water for the residents to stay home and enjoy. Playground with trees? Dog park? I would be happy to give you the presentation I delivered to the Orange Blossom Alliance. Can we meet for 15 minutes this week or next? Thanks for your time and consideration, Coco Heinrich Orange Blossom resident Sent from Mail for Windows From:David Bergquist To:LoCastroRick; HallChris; SaundersBurt; dan.kowel@colliercountyfl.gov; McDanielBill Cc:David G Bergquist Subject:The Haven at North Naples Position Paper... Date:Tuesday, December 13, 2022 7:01:42 AM Attachments:Untitled 2.docx EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Gentlemen: Herewith attached is a Position Paper re The Haven at North Naples project. Please give it your individual and collective serious consideration as you weigh the consequences of this project. Sincerely, David & Candy Bergquist Naples, FL From:Tom M. High To:SaundersBurt Subject:Objection to The Haven at North Naples Date:Thursday, December 8, 2022 6:28:07 PM Attachments:Memo to Burt Saunders re The Haven.pdf EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Tom M. High Sent from my personal email account Please excuse the brevity of this message and any typos. This message may have been sent from my iPhone and may have been dictated. 239-777-1430 tomhigh@me.com