Commissioner Kowal ExParteEx parte Items – Commissioner Daniel Kowal
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
OCTOBER 24, 2023
ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9.A. *** This item to be heard at 10:30 a.m. *** This item requires that Commission
members provide ex-parte disclosure. Should a hearing be held on this item, all
participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to approve a
rezoning Ordinance for Ascend Naples RPUD to allow up to 208 multi-family
rental units, 71 of which will be restricted as affordable, on 17.5± acres of
property located on the south side of Vanderbilt Beach Road approximately ½
mile east of Logan Boulevard, in Section 4, Township 49 South, Range 26 East,
Collier County, Florida. (PL20220002908) (Companion to Item 26707:
PL20220003213 - GMPA) (District 3) (26666)
Meetings Correspondence e-mails Calls
All information has been filed electronically with Minutes and Records
SUMMARY AGENDA:
17.A. 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 rezoning property from
the Rural Agricultural (A) zoning district to the Commercial Planned Unit
Development (CPUD) zoning district for a project to be known as Lutgert Airport
Road CPUD, to allow up to 104,000 square feet of gross leasable area of indoor
self-storage including automobile, recreational vehicle, and boat storage. The
property is located on the west side of Airport Road North, approximately 320
feet south of Orange Blossom Drive in Section 2, Township 49 South, Range 25
East, Collier County, Florida, consisting of 5± acres and providing an effective
date. (This is a Companion item to GMPA-PL202220003934, Orange
Blossom/Airport Road Commercial Subdistrict GMPA, Item 26708.)
[PL20220000533] (District 2) (26664)
NO DISCLOSURE FOR THIS ITEM
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Martha S. Vergara
From:Sarina Francis <Sarina.Francis@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent:Wednesday, October 25, 2023 10:11 AM
To:Minutes and Records
Subject:Kowal 10-24-2023 Ex Parte and supporting documents
Attachments:9A Ascend Naples EMAILS batch 1.pdf; 9A Ascend Naples EMAILS batch 2.pdf; 9A Ascend Naples
Meeting Gregg Fusaro.pdf; 9A Ascend Naples Meeting Jerry Kurtz.pdf; 9A Ascend Naples Meeting
Rich Yovanovich.pdf; 10-24-23 Ex Parte.pdf; 9A Ascend Naples Correspondence Darlene E. White.pdf
I have heard that the clerks office does not have access to the I drive so I have attached Commissioner Kowal’s ex parte
and supporting documents. Please advise how you would prefer we send the ex parte for future BCC meetings.
Thank you,
Sarina Francis
Executive Coordinator to Commissioner Kowal, District 4
Board of County Commissioners
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Sarina Francis
From:kcmk77@aol.com
Sent:Tuesday, October 24, 2023 4:09 PM
To:Burt Saunders; manager@seapointnc.com; Rick LoCastro; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal;
Chris Hall
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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October 24,2023
RE: Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
Dear Mr. Commissioner,
I am a resident of Island Walk and have lived here for over 24 years. I am greatly opposed to the
Ascend RPUD for multiple reasons of which I’ve listed several below:
1. The Island Walk Community is almost directly across from the proposed entrance / exit and the
residents of my 1,856 home community will be greatly impacted with the addition of this new housing
complex – and not for the better.
2. Traffic on Vanderbilt Beach road (VBR) is getting worse every day, even out of season. The traffic
is backed up for miles every morning making it often difficult to make a left turn at the light as people
constantly block the intersection. The added traffic from the Ascend project will lead to even more
traffic and a likely increase in accidents in this area.
3. The vast majority of the 1,856 Island Walk residents and homeowners are against the Ascend
project as evidenced by signatures gathered on a petition.
4. The traffic lights at Logan Blvd & Island Walk are not synchronized well which also contributes to
the traffic back up. Adding another large complex of homes / apartments in this area will only lead to
further congestion. This area of VBR will soon resemble the traffic nightmare on Immokalee Rd.
5. The proposed re-zoning of this plot of land breaks the existing “contract” with residents in the
urban estates area. They purchased their homes with a certain understanding of what would be built
around their homes and did not expect this type of re-zoning to occur.
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6. We have been told that a portion of the apartments are for certain types of workers. However,
those workers are looking for affordable homes to purchase, not apartments to rent at high prices for
a small amount of square footage.
7. There are fewer and fewer areas of natural wild habitat left in this stretch of roadway. The
proposed plan will cause further destruction of the current preserve & endanger local wildlife.
8. The two-story apartments will be seen from the road with no trees shielding their view and will
drastically change the beauty of this area.
9. The needed roadway improvements and the addition of a U-turn & the resulting stormwater runoff
may impact & potentially pollute Island Walk lakes which currently are in near pristine condition.
10. The Ascend RPUD is not "cohesive" with all it’s single-family home neighbors – Island Walk
included.
11. Ascend apartments will contribute to an increase in noise, lights, traffic, traffic accidents and
potentially crime in and around the vicinity of Island Walk.
12. The claims that the Ascend apartments are affordable and "attainable” for service workers is not
true. I have spoken with many in the identified career fields and all have said they cannot afford those
prices, especially for the size of the apartment they would receive.
I am therefore requesting that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO to approve the Ascend RPUD. I
would expect the commissioners would stand up for and do what’s morally and ethically right for the
residents you serve and NOT stand with the developer. Just because a person has the right or
authority to do something doesn’t mean it is just. Developers come and go and developers do not
vote, but the residents who live in and around this area will be negatively impacted and they are the
ones who do vote.
Respectfully submitted,
John and Karen Kaspar
4679 Navassa Lane
Naples, Florida 34119
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Sarina Francis
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<mailagent@thesoftedge.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 24, 2023 3:56 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:I support Ascend Naples!
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Dear Commissioner:
I support CIG Communities' request to build Ascend Naples, a multi-family rental community on Vanderbilt Beach Road,
just east of Logan Boulevard. This project will help address Collier County's workforce housing concerns, while
supporting the long-term needs of our community for years to come.
I believe all areas of the county, including in the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to provide more
affordable housing alternative for those who work nearby. Ascend Naples accomplishes that by not only creating high-
quality, affordable housing options for Collier's workforce, but also supporting the long-term housing needs of the
community.
Thank you -
Beverly Baker
3410 10th st. Se
Naples, FL 34117-4654
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Sarina Francis
From:DAWN DAUBENSPECK <dawndaub@aol.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 24, 2023 2:29 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD
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RE: Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
Dear Mr. Commissioner,
I am a resident of Island Walk and have lived here for 23 years. I am greatly opposed to the
Ascend RPUD for multiple reasons of which I’ve listed several below:
1. The Island Walk Community is almost directly across from
the proposed entrance / exit and the residents of my 1856 home community will be greatly
impacted with the addition of this new housing complex – and not for the better.
2. Traffic on Vanderbilt Beach road (VBR) is getting worse every day, even out of season. The
traffic is backed up for miles every morning making it often difficult to make a left turn at the
light as people constantly block the intersection. The added traffic from the Ascend project
will lead to even more traffic snd a likely increase in accidents in this area.
3. The vast majority of the 1856 Island Walk residents and homeowners are against the Ascend
project as evidenced by signatures gathered on a petition.
4. The traffic lights at Logan Blvd & Island Walk are not synchronized well which also
contributes to the traffic back up. Adding another large complex of homes / apartments in
this area will only lead to further congestion. This area of VBR will soon resemble the traffic
nightmare on Immokolee Rd.
5. The proposed re-zoning of this plot of land breaks theexisting “contract” with residents in the
urban estates area. They purchased their homes with a certain understanding of what would
be built around their homes & did not expect this type of re-zoning to occur.
6. We have been told that a portion of the apartments are for certain types of workers. But
they are looking for affordable homes to purchase, not apartments to rent athigh prices
similar to what already exists in Naples for the small amount of square footage.
7. There are fewer and fewer areas of natural wild habitat left in this stretch of roadway. And
the proposed plan will cause further destruction of the current preserve & endanger
local wildlife.
8. The two-story apartments will be seen from the road with no trees shielding their view and
will drastically change the beauty of this area.
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9. The needed roadway improvements and the addition of aU-turn & the resulting stormwater
runoff may impact & potentially pollute Island Walk lakes which currently are in near
pristine condition.
10. The Ascend RPUD is not "cohesive" with all it’s single-family home neighbors – Island Walk
included.
11. Ascend apartments will contribute to an increase in noise, lights, traffic, traffic
accidents and potentially crime in and around the vicinity of Island Walk.
12. The claims that the Ascend apartments are affordable and "attainable” for service
workers is not true. I have spoken with many in the identified career field workers & all have
said they cannot afford those prices especially for the size of the apartment they would
receive.
I am therefore requesting that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO to approve the Ascend
RPUD. I would expect the commissioners would stand up for and do what’s morally and
ethically right for the residents you serve and NOT stand with the developer. Just because a
person has the right or authority to do something doesn’t mean it isjust. Developers come
and go and developers do not vote, but the residents who live in and around this area will be
negatively impacted and they are the ones who do vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn Daubenspeck
Sent from my iPhone
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Sarina Francis
From:KImberly Reed <kim@reedpropertymgmt.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 24, 2023 1:12 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Re: cherry wood flooding last week
Attachments:1000009210.mp4
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From: KImberly Reed <kim@reedpropertymgmt.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 9:03:51 AM
To: Dan.kowal@colliercountyfl.gov <Dan.kowal@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: cherry wood Vanderbilt apartments.
I am writing to you in regard to the building of over 200 units between Vanderbilt and Cherry Wood Dr.
While I am all for more affordable housing in Naples, especially for our veterans, nurses, police, fireman,
elderly, etc. I do not feel this area is the right spot. We are an area of golden gate estates with single
family homes, beautiful, wooded areas and amazing wildlife. Across the street from us is Island Walk
which is full of single-story villas. Now they want to build luxury apartments, which is what they are with
30% going to our essential services community. Keep in mind if they do not rent them in 90 days to these
groups, they can rent them to anyone. Please ask yourself this, would you pay $1700 per month for a
studio which is roughly 500 sq ft. Does that really sound affordable to you? I have worked in the housing
market for over 35 years to include multifamily and would champion any cause for affordable housing
that does not go against the beauty of what we have or any other neighborhood similar to ours. Even one
of the planning committee members felt this was the wrong place and it does not fit, it will stick out like a
sore thumb.
Also, right now when I leave and need to pick up one of my employees from 951 and Vanderbilt it literally
takes me 30 minutes to go from 951 to Logan with the current out of season traffic. Now let's add season
and roughly 400 more people living in this small area is already congested. It is also my understanding
they will need to cross three lanes of traffic to make a u turn. I am sure you can see the danger with this
plan.
Finally, another wonderful benefit of living in our home is having a septic and well. I have great water
which i know most may not be able to say but what will the additional run off do to my well. We already
flooded the street with heavy rains, tropical storms and hurricanes. A week after Irma and our street were
still flooded. Now add their runoff, with fertilizer and everything else and my water is at a high risk of
contamination that could make me and my family ill.
I am not saying no to affordable housing though I think the word affordable is up to interpretation. I am
saying it does not fit within the current footprint of our community. I moved here 20 years ago and of all
the cities and towns I could choose from I chose Naples, Naples refused to conform to turning the city
into areas like Ft Myers, Naples minimized signage and growth to stay within a plan to keep our city
beautiful and not over run. By allowing this to happen here you are going against everything we stood for.
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I speak to people every day about affordable housing and the income does not fit the rent. Most starting
pay is over the maximum income to qualify for the studio. Look at the numbers.
If you would like to meet to discuss this further, please let me know I am available and open.
Kimberly Reed
Broker/Owner
Reed Property Management
1016 Collier Center Way 204
Naples FL 34110
239-351-2880 (Office)
239-361-2088 (direct office line)
www.naplesrentals.net
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Sarina Francis
From:John Murcer <johnmurcer1@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 24, 2023 11:05 AM
To:Rick LoCastro; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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Dear Commissioners,
We are residents of Island Walk and have lived there for over nine(9) years. We are greatly Opposed to the
Ascend RPUD for the multiple reasons.
- The Rezone BREAKS existing contract with residents in the Urban Estates
- Changing the Land Development Code VIOLATES resident rights
- Ascend RPUD is not "Cohesive" with its Single-Family home Neighbors
Regards,
John & Suzie Murcer
4503 Prescott Lane
Naples, Florida
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Sarina Francis
From:Christine Pesce <cpesce47@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 24, 2023 10:23 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:ASCEND
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October 23,2023
RE: Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
Dear Mr. Commissioner,
I am a resident of Island Walk and have lived here for over 22 years. I am greatly opposed to the
Ascend RPUD for multiple reasons of which I’ve listed several below:
1. The Island Walk Community is almost directly across from
the proposed entrance / exit and the residents of my 1856 home community will be greatly
impacted with the addition of this new housing complex – and not for the better.
2. Traffic on Vanderbilt Beach road (VBR) is getting worse every day, even out of season. The
traffic is backed up for miles every morning making it often difficult to make a left turn at the
light as people constantly block the intersection. The added traffic from the Ascend project
will lead to even more traffic snd a likely increase in accidents in this area.
3. The vast majority of the 1856 Island Walk residents and homeowners are against the Ascend
project as evidenced by signatures gathered on a petition.
4. The traffic lights at Logan Blvd & Island Walk are not synchronized well which also
contributes to the traffic back up. Adding another large complex of homes / apartments in
this area will only lead to further congestion. This area of VBR will soon resemble the traffic
nightmare on Immokolee Rd.
5. The proposed re-zoning of this plot of land breaks theexisting “contract” with residents in the
urban estates area. They purchased their homes with a certain understanding of what would
be built around their homes & did not expect this type of re-zoning to occur.
6. We have been told that a portion of the apartments are for certain types of workers. But
they are looking for affordable homes to purchase, not apartments to rent athigh prices
similar to what already exists in Naples for the small amount of square footage.
7. There are fewer and fewer areas of natural wild habitat left in this stretch of roadway. And
the proposed plan will cause further destruction of the current preserve & endanger
local wildlife.
8. The two-story apartments will be seen from the road with no trees shielding their view and
will drastically change the beauty of this area.
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9. The needed roadway improvements and the addition of aU-turn & the resulting stormwater
runoff may impact & potentially pollute Island Walk lakes which currently are in near
pristine condition.
10. The Ascend RPUD is not "cohesive" with all it’s single-family home neighbors – Island Walk
included.
11. Ascend apartments will contribute to an increase in noise, lights, traffic, traffic
accidents and potentially crime in and around the vicinity of Island Walk.
12. The claims that the Ascend apartments are affordable and "attainable” for service
workers is not true. I have spoken with many in the identified career field workers & all have
said they cannot afford those prices especially for the size of the apartment they would
receive.
I am therefore requesting that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO to approve the Ascend
RPUD. I would expect the commissioners would stand up for and do what’s morally and
ethically right for the residents you serve and NOT stand with the developer. Just because a
person has the right or authority to do something doesn’t mean it isjust. Developers come
and go and developers do not vote, but the residents who live in and around this area will be
negatively impacted and they are the ones who do vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine & Matthew Pesce
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Sarina Francis
From:Julie Marcus <juliepmarcus@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 11:29 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend RPUD Project
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Dear Mr. Commissioner,
Thank you for your service to our beautiful community in Collier County. I understand the vision of the Board
of County Commissioners to be the best community in America to live, work, and play. My family first bought
a home in Island Walk in over 20 years ago, and my husband and I bought a home across the street from them
in 2020. We purchased this home as we are confident that we will continue to live and invest in this area for
generations to come in our family.
We are reaching out to you today for your help. We were surprised to learn of the Ascend RPUD project and
feel it conflicts with our shared vision for our community for the following reasons:
1. Traffic on Vanderbilt Beach road (VBR) is increasingly become worse throughout all seasons. The
traffic is backed up every morning. This congestion is not only inconvenient, but it is a hazard to our
active walkers and bicycle riders along this beautiful stretch of road leading to the ocean.
2. We are also concerned that the added traffic from the Ascend project will lead to an increase in motor
vehicle accidents in this area.
3. The proposed re-zoning of this plot of land breaks with the expectations of residents in the urban
estates area. We purchased our homes anticipating that this type of re-zoning would not occur as this
area became further developed.
4. There are limited areas of natural wild habitat left on this stretch of roadway. The proposed plan will
cause further destruction of the current preserve & endanger local wildlife.
5. The Island Walk Community is almost directly across from the proposed entrance/exit and the
residents of our 1856 home community will be greatly impacted with the addition of this new housing
complex.
6. The two-story apartments will be seen from the road with no trees shielding their view and will
drastically change the beauty of this area.
7. The needed roadway improvements and the addition of a U-turn & the resulting stormwater runoff
may impact & potentially pollute Island Walk lakes which we work to keep in pristine condition.
8. The Ascend RPUD is not "cohesive" with all it’s single-family home neighbors – Island Walk included.
We understand that the vast majority of the 1856 Island Walk residents and homeowners are against the
Ascend project as evidenced by signatures gathered on a petition. We join them in their concern with this
project and anticipated impacts as outlined above. I am therefore requesting that you vote NO on the re-
zoning and NO to approve the Ascend RPUD. We hope that you will stand up for us as long-term and future
residents you serve and NOT stand with the developer.
Respectfully submitted,
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Julie and Kevin Marcus
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Sarina Francis
From:Ward Miller <wardamiller@yahoo.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 11:22 PM
To:manager@seapointnc.com; Rick LoCastro; Bill McDaniel; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal;
Chris Hall
Subject:RE: Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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Dear Mr. Commissioner,
We are homeowners in Island Walk for the past 17 years. We oppose the Ascend RPUD as the property is currently not
zoned for apartments and the area cannot handle the influx of residents this would bring. Changing the land development
code violates our residents rights. Ascend apartments will increase noise, lights, traffic, and the Ascend RPUD is not
"cohesive" with it's single-family home neighbors
I request that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO approval of Ascend RPUD. I would expect the commissioners to
stand up for us, your constituents, and NOT the developers.
Sincerely,
Ward and Gabriella Miller
5417 Freeport Lane, Naples 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:alfaaudit@aol.com
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 10:55 PM
To:Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; manager@seapointnc.com; Rick LoCastro; Bill McDaniel; Dan
Kowal
Subject:Proposed Apartments on Vanderbilt Beach Road
Attachments:To the Commissioners.docx
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Sarina Francis
From:JOSEPH SCHEFFEY <joescheffey@comcast.net>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 9:37 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Oct 23 Agenda Item 9A Vanderbilt Beach Road RPUD Please vote against
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I respectfully request that you vote against the subject RPUD zoning change because of the:
1, Impact of traffic on Vanderbilt Beach Road;
2. Change of character of the immediate area from single family dwellings to multi-family rental
structures;
3. Change of intent from the previously approved Vanderbilt Beach Road extension, which was to
promote growth to the East, and relieve traffic from Immokalee Road, not to promote higher density
housing west of Collier Blvd; and,
4. Inherently unfair scheme to include "affordable" (i.e., subsidized) housing.
Although this is not in your district, I thank you for considering this change as if it was under your
direct purview.
Thanks
Joe Scheffey
3836 Valentia Way,
Naples 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:JOSEPH SCHEFFEY <joescheffey@comcast.net>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 9:35 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Oct 23 Agenda Item 9A Vanderbilt Beach Road RPUD Please vote against
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I respectfully request that you vote against the subject RPUD zoning change because of the:
1, Impact of traffic on Vanderbilt Beach Road;
2. Change of character of the immediate area from single family dwellings to multi-family rental
structures;
3. Change of intent from the previously approved Vanderbilt Beach Road extension, which was to
promote growth to the East, and relieve traffic from Immokalee Road, not to promote higher density
housing west of Collier Blvd; and,
4. Inherently unfair scheme to include "affordable" (i.e., subsidized) housing.
Although this is not in your district, I thank you for considering this change as if it was under your
direct purview.
Thanks
Joe Scheffey
3836 Valentia Way,
Naples 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:Jeanne Fedrowitz <jfedrowitz2012@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 7:28 PM
To:Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Subject:To the Board of Commissioners
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Date: 10-24-2023
In re: Ascend Naples RPUD – PL20220002908 and GMPA - PL20220003213
I am a resident of Island Walk and I have lived here for 20 years.
I am greatly opposed to the Ascend RPUD for the following reasons:
When we bought here pre-construction, we chose a Community purposely Residential and relaxed and
non commercial.
This High Rise Apartment development would cause an increase in Congestion, Traffic, and
Change not just our ENVIRONMENT but affect our SAFETY on a daily basis.
I personally ( Jeanne ) have witnessed Car Accidents at that intersection and I am fearful at what lies
ahead if this Project goes through !
I request that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO approval of Ascend RPUD.
I would expect the commissioners to stand up for us, your constituents and NOT the Developers. In next
year's re-election, developers do not vote, BUT WE SURE DO !
Regards,
Peter Fedrowitz
Jeanne Fedrowitz
Gina Fedrowitz
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Sarina Francis
From:Thomas Boysen <drhd944@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 7:28 PM
To:Burt Saunders; manager@seapointnc.com; Rick LoCastro; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal;
Chris Hall
Subject:RE: Commissioners meeting 10/24/2023
Attachments:Document (19).docx
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Please review the attache document about the proposed project at the southeast corner of Vanderbilt Beach Road and
Logan.
Respectfully,
Thomas J. Boysen
3414 Anguilla Way, Island Walk
Naples, FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:Shelly Boysen <sboysen22@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 6:42 PM
To:Bill McDaniel; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Rick LoCastro
Subject:Fwd:
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Date: Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 6:34 PM
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Sarina Francis
From:MJ Paullin <mj@lifestyleweightexperts.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 6:05 PM
Subject:GMPA PL0003213 and Ascend RPUD PL20220002908
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Dear Mr. Commissioner:
I have been a resident of Island Walk just off of Vanderbilt Beach Road for 12 years and I am vehemently opposed to
both the Growth Management Plan Amendment PL20220003213 and the Residential Planned Unit Development
PL20220002908. My reasons are as follows:
1. Changing the land development code violates residents’ rights. If the Commissioners re-zone this
area, they are breaking the existing zoning contract with the urban Golden Gate Estates
residents.
2. The proposed apartments will increase noise, lights, CRIME, traffic and traffic accidents in the
vicinity of Island Walk.
1. These things all stand to negatively impact property values.
2. We are most concerned about the possibility, and even probability, of increased crime.
Given the increase of criminal behavior in the entire nation, why should we believe it won’t
happen here?
3. Even though we’re most concerned about crime, we don’t want to have to live with
increased noise, lights, traffic and traffic accidents either.
1. Traffic lights on Vanderbilt Beach at Logan Blvd. and the one at the entrance to
Island walk are not synchronized, so traffic will backup in front of Island Walk
2. Eventually Ascend could use Island Walk’s traffic lights, causing a backup in front of
Island Walk
3. Ascend apartments will be an eyesore as they will be seen from the road without screening
provided by trees.
4. The Ascend RPUD plans to provide apartments to rent rather than single family homes to buy, like
the other developments in the area. Our objection to a rental arrangement is that there is no
incentive for the renter to take care of his property – he has none. The renter also has no real ties
to the community to make him responsible.
5. There is a very real danger that road improvements, provision for U-turns and storm water runoff
will pollute the Island Walk system of lakes (which we pay to maintain).
Please stand up for your constituents and vote “NO” on both GMPA PL20220003213 and the Ascend RPUD
PL20220002908. Developers from Ohio can’t vote in next year’s re-election of Collier County Commissioners, but I
assure you that my husband and I can and will.
Sincerely,
Don and Mary Jane Paullin
21
5605 Eleuthera Way
Naples, FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:David Bosley <davidbosley@comcast.net>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 5:51 PM
To:Burt Saunders; manager@seapointnc.com; Rick LoCastro; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal;
Chris Hall
Subject:RE: Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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October 23,2023
RE: Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
Dear Mr. Commissioner,
I am a resident of IslandWalk and have lived here for over 5 years. I am greatly opposed to the Ascend RPUD for
multiple reasons of which I’ve listed several below:
The IslandWalk Community is almost directly across from the proposed entrance / exit and the residents of my
1856 home community will be greatly impacted with the addition of this new housing complex – and not for the
better.
Traffic on Vanderbilt Beach road (VBR) is getting worse every day, even out of season. The traffic is backed up
for miles every morning making it often difficult to make a left turn at the light as people constantly block the
intersection. The added traffic from the Ascend project will lead to even more traffic snd a likely increase in
accidents in this area.
The vast majority of the 1856 Island Walk residents and homeowners are against the Ascend project as
evidenced by signatures gathered on a petition.
The traffic lights at Logan Blvd & Island Walk are not synchronized well which also contributes to the traffic back
up. Adding another large complex of homes / apartments in this area will only lead to further congestion. This
area of VBR will soon resemble the traffic nightmare on Immokolee Rd.
The proposed re-zoning of this plot of land breaks the existing “contract” with residents in the urban estates
area. They purchased their homes with a certain understanding of what would be built around their homes &
did not expect this type of re-zoning to occur.
We have been told that a portion of the apartments are for certain types of workers. But they are looking for
affordable homes to purchase, not apartments to rent at high prices similar to what already exists in Naples for
the small amount of square footage.
There are fewer and fewer areas of natural wild habitat left in this stretch of roadway. And the proposed plan
will cause further destruction of the current preserve & endanger local wildlife.
The two-story apartments will be seen from the road with no trees shielding their view and will drastically
change the beauty of this area.
The needed roadway improvements and the addition of a U-turn & the resulting stormwater runoff may impact
& potentially pollute Island Walk lakes which currently are in near pristine condition.
The Ascend RPUD is not "cohesive" with all it’s single-family home neighbors – Island Walk included.
Ascend apartments will contribute to an increase in noise, lights, traffic, traffic accidents and potentially crime in
and around the vicinity of Island Walk.
The claims that the Ascend apartments are affordable and "attainable” for service workers is not true. I have
spoken with many in the identified career field workers & all have said they cannot afford those prices especially
for the size of the apartment they would receive.
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I am therefore requesting that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO to approve the Ascend RPUD. I would expect
the commissioners would stand up for and do what’s morally and ethically right for the residents you serve and NOT
stand with the developer. Just because a person has the right or authority to do something doesn’t mean it is just.
Developers come and go and developers do not vote, but the residents who live in and around this area will be
negatively impacted and they are the ones who do vote.
Respectfully submitted,
David Bosley
6242 Towncenter Circle
Naples, FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:Henderson, Tom S. <TomHenderson@GreenleafCenter.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 5:48 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Vote No to Ascend RPUD
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October 23, 2023
RE: Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
Dear Mr. Commissioner,
We are residents of Island Walk and have lived here for over 5 years. We are requesting that you Vote NO
to the Ascend RPUD for multiple reasons:
1. Traffic on Vanderbilt Beach road (VBR) is getting worse every day, even out of season. The
traffic is backed up for miles every morning making it often difficult to make a left turn at the
light as people constantly block the intersection. The added traffic from the Ascend project
will lead to even more traffic and a likely increase in accidents in this area.
2. The vast majority of the 1856 Island Walk residents and homeowners are against the Ascend
project as evidenced by signatures gathered on a petition.
3. The traffic lights at Logan Blvd & Island Walk are not synchronized well which also contributes
to the traffic back up. Adding another large complex of homes / apartments in this area will
only lead to further congestion. This area of VBR will soon resemble the traffic nightmare on
Immokolee Rd.
4. The proposed re-zoning of this plot of land breaks the existing “contract” with residents in the
urban estates area. They purchased their homes with a certain understanding of what would
be built around their homes & did not expect this type of re-zoning to occur.
5. We have been told that a portion of the apartments are for certain types of workers. But they
are looking for affordable homes to purchase, not apartments to rent at high prices similar to
what already exists in Naples for the small amount of square footage.
6. There are fewer and fewer areas of natural wild habitat left in this stretch of roadway. And the
proposed plan will cause further destruction of the current preserve & endanger local wildlife.
7. The two-story apartments will be seen from the road with no trees shielding their view and will
drastically change the beauty of this area.
8. The needed roadway improvements and the addition of a U-turn & the resulting stormwater
runoff may impact & potentially pollute Island Walk lakes which currently are in near pristine
condition.
9. The Ascend RPUD is not "cohesive" with all its single-family home neighbors – Island Walk
included.
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I am therefore requesting that you Vote NO to the re-zoning and NO to the Ascend RPUD.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom and Mary Ellen Henderson
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Sarina Francis
From:Steve Adler <stevea36@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 5:45 PM
To:Steve Adler
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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October 23,2023
RE: Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
Dear Mr. Commissioner,
I am a full-time resident of Island Walk and live on Freeport Lane. I am greatly opposed to the Ascend
RPUD for multiple reasons, several of which I’ve listed below:
1. Exceptions to zoning should be just that - an exception. There have been way too many
"exceptions" to zoning in Collier County. There is no good reason to make all the changes to
the current zoning for this project. It is not fair to the existing residents.
2. The Island Walk Community is almost directly across from the proposed entrance / exit and the
residents of my 1856 home community will be greatly impacted with the addition of this new
housing complex – and not for the better.
3. Traffic on Vanderbilt Beach road (VBR) is getting worse every day, even out of season. The
traffic is backed up for miles every morning making it often difficult to make a left turn at the
light as people constantly block the intersection. The added traffic from the Ascend project will
lead to even more traffic and a likely increase in accidents in this area.
4. Ascend's traffic study was not done at the height of rush hour, thus providing a skewed picture
of what traffic will be like at its worst. This raises the question of what other data that was
provided is skewed ?
5. Many Island Walk residents and homeowners are against the Ascend project as evidenced by
signatures gathered on a petition.
6. Adding another large complex of homes / apartments in this area will only lead to further
congestion. This area of VBR will soon resemble the traffic nightmare on Immokolee Rd.
7. The proposed rezoning of this plot of land breaks the existing “contract” with residents in the
urban estates area. They purchased their homes with a certain understanding of what would
be built around their homes & did not expect this type of rezoning to occur.
8. We have been told that a portion of the apartments are for certain types of workers. But they
are looking for affordable homes to purchase, not apartments to rent at high prices similar to
what already exists in Naples for the small amount of square footage.
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9. There are fewer and fewer areas of natural wild habitat left in this stretch of roadway. And the
proposed plan will cause further destruction of the current preserve & endanger local wildlife.
10. The two-story apartments will be seen from the road with no trees shielding their view and will
drastically change the beauty of this area.
11. The needed roadway improvements and the addition of a U-turn & the resulting stormwater
runoff may impact & potentially pollute Island Walk lakes which currently are in near pristine
condition.
12. The Ascend RPUD is not "cohesive" with all it’s single-family home neighbors – Island Walk
included.
13. Ascend apartments will contribute to an increase in noise, lights, traffic, traffic accidents and
potentially crime in and around the vicinity of Island Walk.
14. Again - Exceptions to zoning should be just that - an exception. Not the norm. There have
been way too many "exceptions" to zoning in Collier County. There is no good reason to make
all the changes to the current zoning for this project. It is not fair to the existing residents. It
also will make the roadways more dangerous to everyone.
I am therefore requesting that you vote NO on the rezoning and NO to approve the Ascend
RPUD. I would expect the commissioners would stand up for and do what’s morally and
ethically right for the residents you serve and NOT stand with the developer. Just because a
person has the right or authority to do something doesn’t mean it is just. Developers come and
go and developers do not vote, but the residents who live in and around this area will be
negatively impacted and they are the ones who do vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Adler
5433 Freeport Lane
Naples, FL 34119
stevea36@gmail.com
201-214-5708
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Sarina Francis
From:Audrey Forge Kretschmer <audk18@hotmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 5:40 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Cc:Dick Kretschmer
Subject:CIG ASCEND HEARING
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October 23, 2023
Dear Mr. Commissioner,
We are residents of Island Walk (Naples) and have lived here for eight years. We are greatly opposed to the Ascend RPUD for several
reasons. Please consider two:
I. REZONING: Negative Impact to Area
Single Family Dwelling on Vanderbilt Beach Rd. was a major consideration when we purchased our home in 2015. We
eschewed the many lovely communities off Immokalee Rd. precisely due to the undesirable zoning in that area.
CIG’s Ascend Apartments will negatively impact our established neighborhood.
Green space that beautifies our area will be destroyed. The Ascend Apartments will forever change the character of our oasis in
Naples, thereby adversely affecting the value of our homes. This is unacceptable.
II. TRAFFIC: An Accident Waiting to Happen
Traffic congestion on Vanderbilt Beach Rd. increases with each passing year, partly due to the construction explosion east of I-75. This
project will only add to the problem. Island Walk residents will bear the brunt, as Ascend traffic will cause added backups and accident
risk in front of our gated community. We already experience very serious crashes at our traffic light at Island Walk Boulevard.
In 2022 there were 44 accidents in front of Island Walk. In 2014 there was a
FATAL CRASH at the Island Walk Boulevard traffic light.
Please see the report from Naples Daily News:
https://archive.naplesnews.com/news/local/fatal-crash-at-vanderbilt-beach-and-island-walk-ep-785889792-335981661.html/#
CIG’s traffic impact study which was done OFF-SEASON in August 2022, is already outdated. Adding to existing hazards is a matter of
great concern to many. We hope that the Board of Commissioners will agree that this matter deserves serious consideration.
The above are but a few concerns in a longer list of talking points. We look forward to seeing you at the hearing tomorrow. Please
vote NO on ASCEND.
Respectfully,
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kretschmer
Island Walk
4417 Prescott Lane
Naples, FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:Charles Luker <cflkr9@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 5:26 PM
To:Burt Saunders; manager@seapointnc.com; Rick LoCastro; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal;
Chris Hall
Subject:Ascend Naples
Attachments:Petition to vote NO.docx
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Request a vote NO on the Ascend Naples project, petition is attached.
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Sarina Francis
From:aletava@aol.com
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 5:19 PM
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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October 23,2023
RE: Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
Dear Mr. Commissioner,
I am a full-time resident of Island Walk and live on Freeport Lane. I am greatly opposed to the Ascend
RPUD for multiple reasons, which I’ve listed several below:
1. Exceptions to zoning should be just that - an exception. There have been way too many
"exceptions" to zoning in Collier County. There is no good reason to make all the changes to
the current zoning for this project. It is not fair to the existing residents.
2. The Island Walk Community is almost directly across fromthe proposed entrance / exit and the
residents of my 1856 home community will be greatly impacted with the addition of this new
housing complex – and not for the better.
3. Traffic on Vanderbilt Beach road (VBR) is getting worse every day, even out of season. The
traffic is backed up for miles every morning making it often difficult to make a left turn at the
light as people constantly block the intersection. The added traffic from the Ascend project will
lead to even more traffic and a likely increase in accidents in this area.
4. Many Island Walk residents and homeowners are against the Ascend project as evidenced by
signatures gathered on a petition.
5. Adding another large complex of homes / apartments in this area will only lead to further
congestion. This area of VBR will soon resemble the traffic nightmare on Immokolee Rd.
6. The proposed re-zoning of this plot of land breaks the existing “contract” with residents in the
urban estates area. They purchased their homes with a certain understanding of what would
be built around their homes & did not expect this type of re-zoning to occur.
7. We have been told that a portion of the apartments are for certain types of workers. But they
are looking for affordable homes to purchase, not apartments to rent at high prices similar to
what already exists in Naples for the small amount of square footage.
8. There are fewer and fewer areas of natural wild habitat left in this stretch of roadway. And the
proposed plan will cause further destruction of the current preserve & endanger local wildlife.
9. The two-story apartments will be seen from the road with no trees shielding their view and will
drastically change the beauty of this area.
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10. The needed roadway improvements and the addition of a U-turn & the resulting stormwater
runoff may impact & potentially pollute Island Walk lakes which currently are in near pristine
condition.
11. The Ascend RPUD is not "cohesive" with all it’s single-family home neighbors – Island Walk
included.
12. Ascend apartments will contribute to an increase in noise, lights, traffic, traffic accidents and
potentially crime in and around the vicinity of Island Walk.
13. Again - Exceptions to zoning should be just that - an exception. Not the norm. There have
been way too many "exceptions" to zoning in Collier County. There is no good reason to make
all the changes to the current zoning for this project. It is not fair to the existing residents. It
also will make the roadways more dangerous to everyone.
I am therefore requesting that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO to approve the Ascend
RPUD. I would expect the commissioners would stand up for and do what’s morally and
ethically right for the residents you serve and NOT stand with the developer. Just because a
person has the right or authority to do something doesn’t mean it is just. Developers come and
go and developers do not vote, but the residents who live in and around this area will be
negatively impacted and they are the ones who do vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Aleta Adler
5433 Freeport Lane
Naples, FL 34119
aletava@aol.com
201-406-9499
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Sarina Francis
From:Holliday, Matthew <Matthew.Holliday@nchmd.org>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 5:08 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Cc:Sarina Francis
Subject:Ascend Naples Item 9A & B
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Good AŌernoon, Commissioner Kowal,
On behalf of NCH, we support the approval of the rezone request for Ascend Naples. As you know, their proposal
includes 71 units to be restricted for families meeƟng the affordable housing guidelines. While Southwest Florida
remains in dire need of aƩainable workforce housing, this project is an important step in bringing more uni ts to the
market meeƟng those criteria.
We have menƟoned in prior communicaƟons and discussions our efforts to support projects that include affordable
units. As a major employer, a review of NCH staff that live outside of Collier indicates the base c ompensaƟon of those
individuals represents approximately $80million annually. That is a tremendous amount of lost economic acƟvity for
Collier County if the bulk of their family’s spending occurs in another county. We also know recruitment and reten Ɵon
for employers is affected by the lack of aƩainable housing, including our schools, first responders, and businesses which
want to grown in Collier County. All of this ulƟmately affects quality of life for all.
We thank you for your favorable consideraƟon of this project and other well-planned mulƟ-family residenƟal projects
that include units restricted for affordable access.
Respecƞully,
MaĴhew
Holliday
Director of Advocacy &
Government RelaƟons
matthew.holliday@nchmd.org
C: 239-826-7864
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Sarina Francis
From:Chuck Vaciliou <cvaciliou@erland.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 4:49 PM
To:Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Rick LoCastro;
manager@seapointnc.com
Subject:Concerns regarding Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA - PL20220003213
Attachments:Xerox Scan_10232023163943.pdf
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Please see attached letter regarding our concerns about the Residential Development up for approval. Your
consideration and action in favor of our concerns would be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully submitted.
Charles S. Vaciliou LEED AP
Senior Vice President
Advanced Tech / Life Science Group Manager
Erland Construction, Inc.
71 Third Avenue
Burlington, MA 01803
P: 781.272.9440 ext. 106
C: 781.953.2939
cvaciliou@erland.com
www.erland.com
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Sarina Francis
From:Ilene <ibsteiner4@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 4:34 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Do. Not allow the rezoning for the residential building on Vanderbilt road
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Vote against the rezoning resulting in high density on Vanderbilt . This addition traffic is not wanted by the community
Ilene Steiner
Cell 216-990-0514
Sent from my iPhone
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Sarina Francis
From:Terri Hartel <terrihartel@yahoo.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 4:15 PM
To:Roger Hartel
Subject:Acend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 an GMPA-PL20220003213
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October 23, 2023
Dear Commissioner:
We are residents of Island Walk and have lived here since 2005. Over those years we
have seen a massive increase in traffic and difficulty leaving Island Walk. We are
opposed to the Ascend RPUD for the following reasons:
There will be environmental destruction of the current perserve, water run off possibly into
our lake system, and displacement of wildlife.
We have concerns for the safety of all traffic on
Vanderbilt Beach Road, but especially for the residents of Island Walk will have greater
risk leaving the community There is even a larger risk to the residents of As cend who will
need to execute u-turns to go west from their home or to go east when returning to their
home.
This RPUD is not cohesive with it's single family neighbors who bought believing the
surrounding land was zoned for single family properties.
The apartments will increase noise, light, and traffic. Accidents will be the result.
Please vote NO on rezoning and No on approval of Asced RPUD.
Sincerely,
Roger and Theresa Hartel
4451 Prescott Lane
Naples, Fl 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:LINDA GARTLAND <llclean@comcast.net>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 4:17 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples
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Dear Mr. Commissioner:
Re: Ascend NaplesRPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
As an Island Walk resident of 15 years, I am greatly opposed to the Ascend RPUD because
Vanderbilt Beach Road is not adequate to support the additional traffic incurred by this multi-family
residence if it were to be built. According to a study done by Collier County Transportation Planning
Services guidelines it has been determined that, on Page 9 of the report under "Project Impacts to
Area Roadway Network-Link Analysis, the Ascend Project's impact "is SIGNIFICANT on the portion
of Vanderbilt Beach Road between Island Walk Blvd and the project access.
Please keep in mind that Vanderbilt Beach Road is an Evacuation Route and should not be
compromised by projected additional traffic resulting from the proposed Ascend Planned un it
Development project. Islansdwalk residents will incur compromised safety conditions due to the
increased traffic projected as well as safety concerns in the event of an evacuation. On Page 10 of
the Guidelines, the following was
stated, "It is noted that Vanderbilt Beach Road is a Collier County designated hurricane evacuation
route as depicted in Coolier County Transportation Element-Map TR-7. The compromised conditions
due to increased traffic from the project as well as increased traffic from the extention of Vanderbilt
Beach Road across Collier Blvd most assuredly will cause problems in an evacuation event.
Additionally, most Island Walk residents reject the proposed 2 to 3 story apartment building in a
residential area, species habitats will be destroyed, there will be additional traffic n oise and accidents,
lights, crime, and a several-story non-cohesive structure in our neighborhood of single-family
homes.. And, there is no guarantee that service workers will be able to afford these apartments to
justify their construction.
I request that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO approval of Ascend PUD. I would expect the
commissioners to stand up for their constituents and NOT the developers. We will vote for our
commissioners next year for re-election but the developers will have no say in the matter.
Sincerely,
Linda and Joseph Gartland
3920 Valentia Way
Island Walk
Naples, Florida 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:LINDA GARTLAND <llclean@comcast.net>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 4:13 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples
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Dear Mr. Commissioner:
Re: Ascend NaplesRPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
As an Island Walk resident of 15 years, I am greatly opposed to the Ascend RPUD because
Vanderbilt Beach Road is not adequate to support the additional traffic incurred by this multi-family
residence if it were to be built. According to a study done by Collier County Transportation Planning
Services guidelines it has been determined that, on Page 9 of the report under "Project Impacts to
Area Roadway Network-Link Analysis, the Ascend Project's impact "is SIGNIFICANT on the portion
of Vanderbilt Beach Road between Island Walk Blvd and the project access.
Please keep in mind that Vanderbilt Beach Road is an Evacuation Route and should not be
compromised by projected additional traffic resulting from the proposed Ascend Planned un it
Development project. Islansdwalk residents will incur compromised safety conditions due to the
increased traffic projected as well as safety concerns in the event of an evacuation. On Page 10 of
the Guidelines, the following was
stated, "It is noted that Vanderbilt Beach Road is a Collier County designated hurricane evacuation
route as depicted in Coolier County Transportation Element-Map TR-7. The compromised conditions
due to increased traffic from the project as well as increased traffic from the extention of Vanderbilt
Beach Road across Collier Blvd most assuredly will cause problems in an evacuation event.
Additionally, most Island Walk residents reject the proposed 2 to 3 story apartment building in a
residential area, species habitats will be destroyed, there will be additional traffic n oise and accidents,
lights, crime, and a several-story non-cohesive structure in our neighborhood of single-family
homes.. And, there is no guarantee that service workers will be able to afford these apartments to
justify their construction.
I request that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO approval of Ascend PUD. I would expect the
commissioners to stand up for their constituents and NOT the developers. We will vote for our
commissioners next year for re-election but the developers will have no say in the matter.
Sincerely,
Linda and Joseph Gartland
3920 Valentia Way
Island Walk
Naples, Florida 34119
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40
Sarina Francis
From:Mary Ann Cercone <cerconemaryann@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 4:04 PM
To:manager@seapointnc.com; Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal;
Chris Hall
Subject:Ascend RPUD
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As a thirty year owner of a home in Island Walk I am very familiar with our neighborhood, traffic congestion and the
potential significant impact that the proposed Ascent development will have on our community. I write to you to
express my opposition to the Ascend project because I believe that the Vanderbilt Road area is already overcrowded and
overdeveloped. We’ve already lost way too much real estate to development and our native species of both plants and
animals have become endangered. Also, just as importantly the traffic congestion will be increasing for our Island Walk
community if this project goes through. Please vote NO on the re-zoning and NO to the Ascend RPUD. Thank you.
Mary Ann Cercone
3756 Exuma Way
Naples, Florida 34119
Sent from my iPhone,
Mary Ann Cercone
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Sarina Francis
From:Caroline Sapio <carolee17@verizon.net>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 3:41 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples RFUD
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Dear4 Commissioner Kowal: I am so concerned with the already heavily burdened traffic on Vanderbilt
Beach Road and am begging you to please vote NO to this building project tomorrow. There are many other oppositions
I have, but I feel this takes top priority. No matter which way this project turns out, thank you for considering my
request.
Caroline B. Sapio
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Sarina Francis
From:Kevin Garry <kgarry16@yahoo.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 3:15 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Oppose Rezoning GGE To Apartments.
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Hello Dan,
As a long time resident Logan Woods I am strongly opposed to rezoning to place Apartments (208 on Cherry Wood)
because it is against the Master Plan for GGE which was to be low density housing and rural Florida life. Our Wildlife
here that we are so fond of will be impacted and not to mention the serene peaceful life of the Residents who choose to
live in the Estates. The impact to the Environment through Noise, excess light and Traffic pollution will be high and add
to the stress of living here. Crime will increase immensely as more transient people come through the neighborhood.
The Residents rights to Legal Due Process . Lastly, please remember that we are all your Neighbors and please Vote NO
to oppose this Rezoning and protect our Neighborhood.
Sincerely, Kevin And Susan Garry
Sent from my iPad
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Sarina Francis
From:wmigrala@aol.com
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 3:07 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples and GMPA project
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Commissioner Kowal,
My wife and I have lived in Island Walk for 22 years, having moved here after I served 27 year s in the
Navy
My wife and I urge you to vote no on the subject projects for the following reasons:
The traffic in that area currently borders on dangerous and with school buses and children added to
the mix it would be full fledged dangerous.
The building code in that area was written years ago and people made life impacting decisions on it.
Building codes such as this should be changed only when overwhelming evidence demonstrates a
safety or security issue that can only be changed by a code change.
Continued depletion of anima habitat.
We ask you to take what we believe is the responsible action and vote no on these projects.
Sincerely,
Captain Walter and Carol Migrala, USN, (Ret.)
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Sarina Francis
From:Joni Heil <joni.heil@sbcglobal.net>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 3:04 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend - Rezoning
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Dear Mr. Kowal:
I am a resident of Island Walk and have been here for 3 years. I am very opposed to the
Ascend RPUD. The traffic on Vanderbilt Beach Road is already too heavy at certain
times of the day. Just getting out of our subdivision is difficult.
When I first moved here, I was shocked at how heavy the traffic is. I felt like I was
risking my life every time I drove out onto Vanderbilt Beach Road.
Although I moved here only 3 years ago, I've been coming to Naples for vacations for
the last 40 years. Many improvements over the years have been great. But, the
increasing congestion over those years is distressing.
We already have numerous accidents at our entrance.
Please do your part to control over-development of Naples. I request that you vote NO
on the re-zoning and NO on approval of Ascent RPUD. I would hope the commissioners
would consider the needs of your constituents over the developers. We the constituents
vote, not the developers.
Joni Heil
Island Walk Resident
Joni Heil
216-215-2161 - cell
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Sarina Francis
From:Janis Barrett <janisbarrett@yahoo.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 2:53 PM
To:Manager@seapointnc.com
Cc:RickLoCastro@colliercountyfl.gov; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Subject:Re: Ascend NaplesRPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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Dear Commissioner,
I am a resident of Island Walk and have lived here for 6 years. I am greatly opposed to the Ascend RPUD because 1) the
re-zone breaks the existing contract with residents in the urban estates, 2) the environmental destruction of the current
Preserve, and 3) Ascend apartments will increase noise, lights, traffic and accidents in the IW vicinity. This is a single-
family home area!
I request that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO approval of Ascend RPUD. Stand up for your constituents, not the
developers. We vote!
Thanks for your attention,
Janis Barrett
3431 Anguilla Way
Naples, FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:Jan Landgraf <janland239@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 2:53 PM
To:Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Rick LoCastro; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Subject:Asend Naples RPUDCPL20220002908 and GMPA PL202200003213
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I am an Island Walk resident and I am completely opposed to the building of this project. Naples is being overbuilt and
when these projects continue to be approved you are destroying the character of Naples and the habitat of the many
animals that call it home. Just because there is a piece of property with trees does not mean it needs to be
destroyed. People are opposed to this over building and as Commissioners you should listen to the people that live
here and not those just wanting to make more money.
Janet Landgraf
4304 Redonda Lane
Naples, FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:Jacqueline Andreoni <jacki.107@outlook.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 2:29 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Please Vote No to Rezone Request
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Dear Mr. Kowal,
I strongly oppose changing the current residential zone on Vanderbilt Beach Rd, to accommodate the
development of the Ascend RPUD.
My family and I are fairly new residents of Island Walk, a community located at Logan Blvd and Vanderbilt
Beach Rd.
Rezoning that area will have a negative effect on this community. The proposed dense development will
dramatically increase traffic along Vanderbilt, eliminate pristine forest area and wildlife and absolutely disrupt
the rural flavor of Logan Woods, Golden Gate Estates, Island Walk, and surrounding communities.
I truly believe that the very premise of this development being 'attainable' housing is flawed and that the
developers analysis of our community and traffic patterns is portrayed inaccurately within their request. This
proposed high rent, high density development is not a sound solution. The proposed 208 unit, two story
apartment structure is designed to be forty-four feet tall. Not at all compatible with the existing structures or
quality of life in our community - which is the very reason young families and professionals have chosen to
make North Naples their home, in the past and today.
The demographic this developer proposes to serve is unrealistic in it’s intent to attract teachers, police, fire
dept workers, nurses, and service workers. We don’t believe this proposed RPUD would serve this
demographic very well at all. The least expensive rent amount of $1700. is half of that demographics’s monthly
salary, for an apartment the size of a hotel room. We believe most young professionals, families and service
workers are seeking attainable homes, not 400-900 square foot leased apartments.
I have another concern, regarding the increased amount of (toxic) construction site and stormwater runoff
expected to pour into our lake system. Our property contains nearly 30 clean, clear lakes. Our lakes and
surrounding oaks and palms are home to several protected species under the US Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
They are: bald eagles, wood storks, egrets, blue heron, Ibis, anhinga; hundreds of ducks, many fish and
turtles.
I understand development happens. But I feel strongly that this investor should build within the current
residential code of the property they chose to purchase. Please do not choose to up-end our community
because of investors flippant expectations, poor judgement and greed.
I respectfully request that you vote NO on this re-zoning request and deny approval of the Ascend
RPUD. And please encourage this investor and future developers to invest in our community by
constructing within the current zoning codes.
As a new neighbor, and new constituent I am sure you value input from the communities which you serve.
Thank you greatly for your attention, and your time.
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Jacqueline Andreoni
5433 Guadeloupe Way
Naples, FL 34119
re: Ascend Naples RPUD - PL20220002908
GMPA-PL202200033213
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Sarina Francis
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Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 2:16 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Please approve Ascend Naples
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Dear Commissioner:
I'm writing to express my strong support for Ascend Naples, a proposed multi-family rental community located on
Vanderbilt Beach Road, just east of Logan Boulevard. I'm confident this project will help address Collier County's
workforce housing concerns, while supporting the long-term housing needs of our community.
I also believe all areas of the county, including the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to provide
affordable housing opportunities. Ascend Naples accomplishes this by not only creating high-quality, affordable housing
options for Collier County's workforce, but also by supporting the long-term housing needs of the community at a wide
variety of income levels.
Please approve this important community project.
Thank you -
Dineen Bornemann
4545 Pasadena Ct
Naples, FL 34109-1359
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Sarina Francis
From:lenahan1@comcast.net
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 2:11 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:PLEASE Vote NO on the Rezoning and Ascend RPUD
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Good Afternoon Mr. Commissioner,
We are residents of Island Walk and have lived here for close to one year. We a re greatly opposed to
Ascend RPUD for the following reasons:
Our chief concerns have to do with road improvements that U-turns and storm water runoff may
increase pollution in the Island Walk lakes and potential flooding on parts of Cherry Wood
Drive. The planned development of the Ascend RPUD acreage will without question, greatly
increase daily traffic density, noise, and a much greater threat to serious traffic accidents on
Vanderbilt Beach Rd. This is without question. Looking at just this year, we have experienced
approximately 50 accidents so far at the front entrance to Island Walk. Leaving our neighborhood
early in the morning, we have also noticed a back of traffic from the Logan Blvd light. This light will
need to be relooked with the increase of traffic heading west. It is also, truly unfair to the residents of
Golden Gate Estate that when they purchased their property that the acreage would remain as it was
zoned. The rezoning is not what would fall into eminent domain benefing the general public but that
of a commercial enterprise.
When we purchased our home here in Island Walk in November of 2022, we had no inclination that
there was a possibility of developing the property that Ascend RPUD is wishing to develop in the very
near future.
Rather than going on with more of our strenuous concerns we are simply asking that you vote NO on
the rezoning and NO approval of Ascend RPUD. We earnestly expect that the commissioners to
stand up for the residents here in Island Walk and Golden Gate Estate and not for the developers.
Please remember that we certainly have voting power and the developers most certainly do not.
Best Regards,
Jack & Helen Lenahan
3629 Exuma Way – Naples, FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:Gail Eschenbach <gaileschenbach@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 2:03 PM
To:manager@seapointnc.com; Rick LoCastro; Bill McDaniel; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal;
Chris Hall
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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Dear Commissioners:
We are residents of Island Walk and have lived her for the last 5 years. We chose this community not only for the
amenities it has to offer, but for the fact that is a quiet neighborhood. We are greatly opposed to the Ascend RPUD for
the following reasons:
1). The majority of Island Walk residents oppose the Ascend project.
2). The burden of additional traffic, especially during commuter hours, is already unsustainable on Vanderbilt Beach
Road. Residents in Island Walk often cannot make a left turn out of the community because traffic blocks the
intersection and most times in the morning you need to sit for several traffic lights go exit.
3). Environmental impacts are already an issue in Collier County and this project will continue to the feed the negative
impacts on wildlife, forestry, etc. The sprawl needs to stop.
4). Changing the Land Development Code violates the surrounding residents rights.
5). Impacts of increased noise, traffics, lighting and potential crime in a currently safe environment will now
We request that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO approval of Ascend RPUD. I would expect the commissioners to
stand up for us, your constituents, and NOT the developers. In next year's re-election, developers do not vote, BUT WE
SURE DO!
Sincerely,
George and Gail Eschenbach
3447 Anguilla Way
Island Walk
Naples, FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:karenhar07@aol.com
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 1:47 PM
To:Rick LoCastro; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders
Subject:Ascend apartment development... RPUD PL20220002908
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As a resident of the golden gate estates area on Vanderbilt Beach Road, my family and I are humbly begging
you to deny Ascend's apartment development request. As a Collier County resident, the Estates is zoned for
residential single family housing, and the people who live in these neighborhoods need you to be true to them
and represent them in keeping it zoned for residential single family homes. Residents of Cherrywood are
certainly being betrayed if this were to pass. Traffic on Vanderbilt Beach Road is already going to be impacted
by the extension of Vanderbilt Beach Road, and having more U-Turns on this busy highway will be much more
hazardous for travel in both directions. Ascend is calling this Attainable housing.... I'm calling them
out. They may have a few units that are Attainable, but that is just a disguise to help them get the spot zoning
they are asking for. Please, please do not allow this spot zoning, or whatever the legal term is, to take
place. This is a neighborhood, not an appartment complex area. Thank you in advance for your
consideration. Karen and William Harrison
4311 Redonda Lane, Naples FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:Roger Delisle <rogdelisle@aol.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 1:38 PM
To:Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall; manager@seapointnc.com; Rick
LoCastro
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD PL20220002908 GMPA PL20220003213
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Gentlemen: I am writing regarding the proposals RPUD PL20220002908-GMPA PL20220003213
that is under consideration by the Board of Collier County
Commissioners tomorrow,October 24,2023. I am a resident of Island Walk ( 4783 Martinique Way)
and feel that this Rezoning from single-family on two acres
to 208 "AFFORDABLE " HOUSING is unwise and UNACCEPTABLE for many reasons:
TRAFFIC; Residents of these apartments would have to turn right , proceed East down Vanderbilt
Beach Road to the first possible lane to make a U-turn,
in order to go West , in all probability , where their jobs exist. We already have a severe accident
Problem with 40 -some accidents at our Front Gate light
on Vanderbilt Beach Road, can you not imagine the carnage with cars waiting to make a turn and
oncoming traffic in the same lane going West that does
not realize these cars are stopped? 208 units housing two per home make a tremendous increase for
everyone traveling on Vanderbilt Beach Road!
HOW CONVENIENT THAT THE ASCEND NAPLES DEVELOPERS DID THEIR TRAFFIC
ESTIMATES IN THE OFF-SEASON AND ON NON-COMMUTE
HOURS! We all know that during Season Traffic doubles and triple.s!
SAFETY FOR EXISTING RESIDENTS; How do FIRETRUCKS, SCHOOL BUSES, and
EMERGENCY VEHICLES get THROUGH when Vanderbilt Beach Road
becomes a PARKING LOT? The answer is CLEAR--
THEY DO NOT !!
Please look carefully into the consequences of changing ZONING LAWS and VOTE "NO" on both
REZONING this parcel and on ASCEND NAPLES
development of this land! It could turn into a DISASTER in the making and in the FUTURE.
STAND UP for your CONSTITUENTS and not the DEVELOPERS! Your "NO" Vote will do you well
with the Residents of Island Walk in the next
ELECTION and we have long Memories
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Sarina Francis
From:richard grannis jr <rpgjr2000@yahoo.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 1:24 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Project
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Hi Dan,
I am Priscilla’s husband and have attended many political events.
I voted for you
We live in Islandwalk, ascend project is being built across street.
As you know Logan floods with Heavy rains and cherry st
Not allowing ascend to use cherry is harmful
To neighborhood
Safety of exiting on Vanderbilt
The existing traffic lock morning and afternoons
Many residents afraid they will not get emergency vehicles in IW in a timely manner
Most important to me zoning was changed
Back 2017 or so, why change now is the million dollar neighborhood?
Thank you sir for listening
Hope to see you next event
Your wife is very nice
Best Regards
Richard Grannis
Rpgjr2000@yahoo.com
239 249 9864
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Sarina Francis
From:Carol Griffin <cargriff4@aol.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 1:22 PM
To:Rick LoCastro; Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Chris Hall
Cc:CAROL GRIFFIN; JACK
Subject:Ascent Naples rezoning and final ppreoval
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Gentlemen
We are residents at 4200 Redonda Lane, Naples, Florida in Island Walk.
Rather that being repetitious about all the reasons why we, and a many of our neighbors, your
constituents, would like you to vote NO on permitting this new development, Ascend Naples, we feel
you are already apprised of our position and we know you will hear some very convincing arguments
tomorrow morning at the hearing.
Instead, we implore you to take our legitimate concerns to the table and to vote NO! We have put our
faith in your representation, by electing you to office and hope that you will put your faith in us, in
knowing what is best for our established community.
Thank you, in advance, for your anticipated cooperation on this matter!
Yours truly,
John and Griffin
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Sarina Francis
From:Jane Jones <senoraj@me.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 1:02 PM
To:Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD - PL20220002908 and GMPA - PL20220003213
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Sarina Francis
From:Meghan Laviola <meghan.laviola@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 12:51 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:RE: Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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Dear Mr. Commissioner,
I am a resident of Island Walk and have lived here for 5 years. I am greatly opposed to the Ascend RPUD for the
following reasons:
The majority of Island Walk residents and homeowners are against the Ascend project
The traffic is already bad going in and out of Island Walk during peak hours.
Ascend apartments will increase noise, lights, traffic, crime and traffic accidents in the vicinity of Island Walk, especially
because of the U-turn.
I request that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO approval of Ascend RPUD. I would expect the commissioners to
stand up for us, your constituents, and NOT the developers. In next year's re-election, developers do not vote, BUT WE
SURE DO!
Sincerely,
Meghan Laviola
3438 Anguilla Way
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Sarina Francis
From:Thomas Kreig <tkreigjr@aol.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 12:48 PM
To:Burt Saunders
Cc:Rick LoCastro; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD - PL20220002908 and GMPA - PL20220003213
Attachments:Ascend Letter to Commissioners.pdf
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Please see attached letter from one of your constituents.
Thank you.
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Sarina Francis
From:Barry Hoey <Barry@SWFLLuxury.Com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 12:46 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Cc:Barry Hoey
Subject:Opposition to Rezoning Ordinance for Ascend Naples RPUD & Opposition to Equitable
Sharing Agreement with the DOJ / US Treasury
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Hello Dan
Thanks for the conƟnuing good work that you are doing, I am hoping to be able to aƩend the Commissioners MeeƟng
tomorrow and to speak against two separate agenda items that I am concerned with.
In any event I wanted you to have some of my thoughts and objecƟons in wriƟng.
1)
As you know I work in Real Estate and I am actually a boots on the ground Broker. Kim and I host many open houses (4
over the weekend for example), we do a lot of markeƟng where we constantly have people moving to the area reach
out to us as well as local people relocaƟng / upsizing / downsizing, etc. So, we constantly have a pulse on what people
are looking for and where the market is. I have yet to find people who are coming here to work tell me that they are
looking for a 400 sq Ō, or a 700 sq Ō apartment; let it be to buy or to rent.
Over the years, we constantly have “investors” wanƟng to buy land, not really caring about zoning etc, and look to
change zoning ordinance to make a quick buck with no consideraƟon for the area. This is something that we don’t get
involved in, especially in areas such as Golden Gate Estates where I have lived since 2013.
When I moved to the US in 2009 I came here to embrace and not change the US consƟtuƟon, etc. When I moved to
Golden Gate Estates I did so to embrace what Golden Gate Estates (includes Oakes Estates, Logan Woods, Weber
Woods, Collier Woods, etc all of which are Golden Gate Estates in their legal descrip Ɵon) was set up for and how it was
intended.
People who buy in Golden Gate Estates, myself included do so because they want to live in a low density “country” or
“rural seƫng” where we can have a liƩle elbow room, animals, fruit trees, raised beds, have our berm to responsibly
shoot, have our own well and sepƟc etc, and where we can basically mind our own business in a non-cookie-cuƩer
peaceful environment. People buy those Estate Type properƟes, do so to get away from things such as the proposed
Rezoning Ordinance for Ascend Naples RPUD for example.
There are many detailed reasons that I can touch on in my objec Ɵon to this development, one thing that’s parƟcularly
insulƟng to our intelligence it that they have the word “affordable” in there. I can assure you that there is nothing
affordable about what they are proposing to do. SomeƟme I can further elaborate; being honest, there are plenty of
more suitable opƟons for workforce housing if that is what they are trying to “sell or put a spin on”. There are
apartments going in just south of there at Golden Gate Parkway & Collier Blvd, with many more at Immokalee Rd &
Collier Blvd just north of there.
Please reject this proposed Rezoning Ordinance for Ascend Naples RPUD as it would also set a very bad precedent, and
be the beginning of the end for freedom loving Golden Gate Estates.
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2)
The second item that I would ask you to reject is the Equitable Sharing Agreement with the DOJ / US Treasury
I would encourage you to watch this video; this is part of the video descripƟon: “In 1984, a Senator from Delaware who
now lives in the White House helped create the federal civil asset forfeiture program known as “equitable sharing.”
Learn what it is, how it works, and how it’s used to circumvent state restric Ɵons on asset forfeiture, which is legalized
government robbery.” hƩps://www.bitchute.com/video/TdfGsmZ4yEuI/ (maybe begin at the 1.25 minute mark in the
interest of Ɵme)
I believe on Friday that the Dinesh D'Souza Movie: “Police State” is being released to the public; here is a trailer:
hƩps://rumble.com/v3mjtry-police-state-trailer-new-dinesh-dsouza-movie.html Ɵckets can be purchased here:
hƩps://policestatefilm.net/ I am looking forward to seeing it and to be beƩer informed.
Below is part of my signature where I am proud to support our local law enforcement agencies across Southwest Florida;
and our Military & Veterans, of course. ┭┮┯┰
I will always support local law enforcement, and did so while the radical le Ō were trying to do the Agenda 2030 / NWO
funded Defund the Police rioƟng in the “summer of love”, 2020.
Thankfully much of the evil is coming out, soon all of it will be exposed.
Thanks again for your service, and for reading this.
Kind Regards,
Barry Hoey
1525 23rd St SW
Naples FL 34117
In an effort to pay it forward in our community, 239RealEstateDeals.Com LLC was the Presenting Sponsor of the
2021/2022 Fallen Officers Blue Bowl for Lee & Collier County. Additionally we were Gold Sponsors for the Fallen Officers
Legends Concert Series 2 where we Proudly Support Law Enforcement Officers, their Families and all First Responders in
Lee & Collier Counties. We fully support our Veterans and sponsor many other events and organizations in the
communities that we serve across Southwest Florida.
***
9. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.A. *** This item to be heard at 10:30 a.m. *** This item requires that Commission members provide ex-parte
disclosure. Should a hearing be held on this item, all parƟcipants are required to be sworn in. RecommendaƟon to
approve a rezoning Ordinance for Ascend Naples RPUD to allow up to 208 mulƟ-family rental units, 71 of which will be
restricted as affordable, on 17.5± acres of property located on the south side of Vanderbilt Beach Road approximately ½
mile east of Logan Boulevard, in SecƟon 4, Township 49 South, Range 26 East, Collier County, Florida. (PL20220002908)
(Companion to Item 26707: PL20220003213 - GMPA) (District 3) (26666)
9.B. *** This item to be heard at 10:30 a.m. *** RecommendaƟon to approve and transmit to the Florida Department of
Commerce a small-scale Growth Management Plan Amendment Ordinance creaƟng the Vanderbilt Beach Road
ResidenƟal Subdistrict to allow up to 208 mulƟ-family rental units, 71 of which will be restricted as affordable, on 17.5±
acres of property located on the south side of Vanderbilt Beach Road approximately ½ mile east of Logan Boulevard, in
SecƟon 4, Township 49 South, Range 26 East, Collier County, Florida. [PL20220003213] (Companion Item PUDZ
PL20220002908 Item 26666) (District 3) (26707)
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Sarina Francis
From:Donna Jannine <Donna@napleschamber.org>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 12:19 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Cc:Sarina Francis; Julie Schmelzle
Subject:Ascend Naples-Letter of Support
Attachments:Ascend Naples LOS-Commissioner Kowal.pdf
Importance:High
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Good aŌernoon Commissioner Kowal,
Kindly confirm receipt of the aƩached leƩer of support for the proposed Ascend 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
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Sarina Francis
From:Mary Jo Diegel <1208mjd@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 11:53 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:PLEASE SUPPORT ASCEND NAPLES
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October 23, 2023
Dear Commissioner Kowal:
I am writing to ask you to support the Ascend Naples project on the agenda for October 24.
I know you are well aware of the housing shortage crisis facing Collier County. My husband and I are
owners in Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club. Our club operations depend upon essential workers to
maintain our properties and service our members. In addition, our members depend upon local food,
retail, and medical services, and upon essential safety services provided by fire and police in Collier
County. Education is also essential, and teachers are being adversely affected by the high cost of
housing.
Action is needed to provide more housing opportunities for those workers who cannot afford the
skyrocketing cost of living in Collier County, who are leaving to live elsewhere, or who simply cannot
afford to come and work here and fill essential job positions. This housing crisis affects not only our
safety and property values, but also the availability of essential workers who make Collier County a
desirable place to live and own.
I also believe it’s important for all parts of the county to share the responsibility of addressing the
affordable and workforce housing crisis. As Collier County continues to grow, it’s encouraging to see
that Ascend Naples will be located close to schools, employment centers and shopping opportunities.
That is why I believe the Ascend Naples project is so important to this community and needs your
support.
Thank you for your time, your consideration, and your support for this important project that will
service all of Collier County residents.
Sincerely,
Mary Jo Diegel
10353 Heritage Bay Blvd, Unit 2227
Naples, FL 34120
248-701-3121
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Sarina Francis
From:Hayley Smith <doyoudance@hotmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 11:09 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:OPPOSITION TO CIG's ASCEND APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT
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Dear Mr Kowal
I understand that there is a vote tomorrow regarding re-zoning of the subject development. I kindly ask that
you consider the area, and the negative impact that this will have on our community.
Whilst I appreciate that there is a need for more affordable housing in the area, only allowing a 30% amount,
is not argument enough that this will positively impact enough people (approximately 62 families). Further
discussion is that the equation used to generate 'affordable' is not seemingly relevant here. My understanding
is also that there are other areas presently being proposed for affordable housing across Naples, and, I ask
that you consider that in building more affordable homes, you do it in an area that 'starts from scratch' in
terms of proper placement.
The traffic on Vanderbilt is already bad enough, and, as it extends, it has become worse. The proposed area is
presently zoned as residential, and, as such, there are greater than 62 families in both the Estates area, and
also our Island Walk community (1800 families), that will be negatively impacted - that does not seem to
justify the reason for a zoning change.
Additionally, Logan Ave that crosses this, is only a one-way each direction road - not like Airport Pulling,
Goodlette Frank etc, that run that direction and allow for greater flow. By placing these units on this corner, it
will greatly impact traffic for both the single residences surrounding, the Island Walk community, and instead,
such a proposed development could be placed further out along Vanderbilt where there is planning ahead of
time - not plopping into a current area.
Naples is lovely as it is, I wholeheartedly support people moving here, but keep the planning up, do it properly,
and keep everyone happy.
I thank you for your time and consideration.
Kind regards,
Hayley Smith
6116 Towncenter Circle
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Sarina Francis
From:Rose Schmigle <msrose51@comcast.net>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 10:09 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples Please Read
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Dear Mr. Kowal,
Tomorrow decisions will be made that will affect many people’s lives. Please, before you decide how to vote, consider
how changing the zoning from a large lot, single family neighborhood to a multi family neighborhood will affect the
people who live there already. They bought their homes, the biggest investment they have ever made, in good faith.
They settled there because the zoning was appropriate to accommodate their lifestyle. Quiet. Privacy.
By changing the zoning after the fact they will be deprived of the very reason they choose to live there.
The Ascend project is not appropriate for this area. Please vote NO.
Sincerely,
Rose Schmigle
4623 Ossabaw Way
Naples, FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:elruth1@comcast.net
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 9:46 AM
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:FW: Ascend Naples apartments
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Gentlemen,
There are several reasons why the proposed apartment complex across from Island Walk is ill-
conceived.
The first issue is the fact that the exit from the development will only allow for a right turn
heading east on VBR. During the morning rush hour(s) those exiƟng the development who
need to head west will be forced to cross three lanes of traffic and make a u-turn. This will be
extremely difficult and is an accident wai Ɵng to happen. You only need to look at the traffic
flow numbers from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM to understand why this is very imprac Ɵcal.
Had the development been directly across from Island Walk Blvd with an exit at the light, this
issue wouldn’t exist.
Another issue is that of affordability. Compare the numbers to those of the recently approved
Immokalee project. The NDN quoted $1700+ for a three bedroom for that project, yet the
developer of Ascend is asking $1700 for a 20’ x 20’ space. The American dream is home
ownership. This cannot be achieved by throwing all your money into something that provides
no equity. It would make more sense if this development were for condos instead of
apartments.
We chose the west coast of Florida 25 years ago, because we did not want to live in the
overdeveloped east coast with all its traffic and lack of green space. What a difference 25 years
has made. I believe your predecessors had great foresight in seƫng the zoning restricƟons as
they did. Please don’t change them now. Let us keep some green space.
Respecƞully,
EllioƩ LeMoullec
5825 Drummond Way
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Sarina Francis
From:Janis Kaufman <jbkaufman3@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 12:02 AM
To:Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Subject:ASCEND NAPLES RPUD-PL20220002908 AND GMPA-PL20220003213
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Gentlemen:
We are not Luddites who are opposed to any form of progress within the county. By the same token, we cannot ignore
the fact that the present project in question can create a very dangerous situation for all the owners of Island Walk. It
appears to many of us that Vanderbilt Beach Road is rapidly becoming Immokalee Road 2.0. There have been 44
accidents to date immediately in the area of the entrance to Island Walk including one grievous fatality. In addition, we
are having considerable difficulty exiting and entering Island Walk particularly during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.,
and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We have an aging community, and it has become apparent that emergency vehicles such as
EMS, Fire and Law Enforcement often have difficulty gaining rapid entrancing and exiting of Island Walk. The same
situation applies to school buses. The ongoing extension and widening of Vanderbilt Beach Road east of Collier
Boulevard is going to exacerbate the traffic situation even more. As you are obviously aware, Vanderbilt Beach Road
runs east and west. It is our understanding that the residents of the proposed development will be exiting on to
Vanderbilt Beach Road somewhere near the existing area of the cemetery. For these residents to travel westbound,
they would first have to cross three lanes of traffic going eastbound, and then make a dangerous u-turn in order to go
westbound. This would be particularly problematic for the morning commute when the traffic is at its peak.
There are many other safety reasons why this project will affect the lives of members of Island Walk and surrounding
communities. We have outlined what we feel is one of the most major considerations that we wish to bring to your
attention, and ask you to "vote no" on the rezoning of this project; and, "no" to the approval of Ascend RPUD.
Sincerely,
Richard and Janis Kaufman
3032 Ellice Way
Naples, FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:Janis Kaufman <jbkaufman3@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, October 22, 2023 11:25 PM
To:Chris Hall; rick.locastro@colliercounty.gov; burt.saunders@colliercounty.gov;
william.mcdaniel@colliercountyfl.gov; Dan Kowal
Subject:ASCEND NAPLES RPUD-PL20220002908 AND GMPA-PL20220003213
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We are not Ludites who are opposed to any form of progress within the county. By the same token, we cannot ignore
the fact that the present project in question can create a very dangerous situation for all the owners within the
community of Island Walk. It appears to many of us that Vanderbilt Beach Road is rapidly becoming Immokalee Road
2.0. There have been 44 accidents to date immediately in the area of the entrance to Island Walk including one grievous
fatality. In addition, we are having considerable difficulty exiting and entering Island Walk particularly during the hours
of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We have an aging community, and it has become apparent that
emergency vehicles such as EMS, Fire, and Law Enforcement often have difficulty gaining their needed quick response
entering and exiting Island Walk. The same situation applies to school buses. The ongoing extension and widening of
Vanderbilt Beach Road east of Collier Boulevard is going to exacerbate the traffic situation even more. As you are
obviously aware, Vanderbilt Beach Road runs east and west, and it is our understanding that the residents of the
proposed development will be exiting on to Vanderbilt Beach Road somewhere near the existing area of the
cemetery. For these residents to travel westbound, they would first have to cross three lanes of traffic going eastbound,
and then make a dangerous u-turn in order to go westbound. This would be particularly problematic for the morning
commute when the traffic is at its peak.
There are many other safety reasons why this project will affect the lives of members of Island Walk and surrounding
communities. We have outlined what we feel is one of the most major considerations that we wish to bring to your
attention; and, ask you to "Vote No" on the rezoning of this project, and "No" to the approval of Ascend RPUD.
Sincerely,
Richard and Janis Kaufman
3032 Ellice Way
Naples, FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:Jeff Hardee <jhardee02@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, October 22, 2023 9:39 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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Dear Mr. Commissioner:
I am a resident of Island Walk and am opposed to the Ascend RPUD for the
following reasons:
1) I am very concerned about the increase in traffic the project will generate in an area in
which we already have excessive traffic during rush hours and too many accidents-- the
delays and safety concerns will be daily matters and will have a decidedl y negative impact
on our quality of life;
2) I am very concerned about a potential change in zoning to allow multi-family dwelling in
a community that I have invested in with the full expectation that the zoning would not
change from single family housing; and
3) re-zoning for a developer would add undue pressure to critical services in the
community (fire, schools, police), would very likely reduce the value of Island Walk and
neighboring homes, and would introduce new safety and security issues that Island Walk
would need to be prepared to address, which will surely cost residents money;
I earnestly request that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO to the Ascend RPUD.
I am sympathetic to the need for more lower income housing in Naples but this proposed
project is in the wrong place, does not address the need for affordable housing and will
have too many negative implications for residents like me in Island Walk and surrounding
neighborhoods. Our votes count.
Please vote NO.
Thank you for your service and my very best regards,
Jeff
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From:Susan Janke <susanjanke@sbcglobal.net>
Sent:Sunday, October 22, 2023 9:25 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Fw: CiG's Ascend proposal
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Dear Commisioner Kowal,
I am a resident of Islandwalk and am very concerned about the Ascend apartment proposal. While I don't live in your
district, I'm sure that the residents you represent are also concerned about re-zoning, new building and increasing traffic
in Collier County.
I am NOT in favor of the proposed Ascend development. Please vote no to re-zoning.
My concerns are related to re-zoning to a high density apartment complex that is not cohesive with single family homes
in the Golden Gate Estates and Logan Woods area.
Traffic on Vanderbilt Beach Road is highly congested during the morning and evening commute times of 7-10am and 4-
7pm. The proposed 208 apartments will further increase traffic. In addition, the complex will not have a traffic light and
the only entrance & exit are via East bound Vanderbilt Beach Road. I fear that when those residents attempt to cross 3
lanes of traffic in order to use the median cross-over to West bound Vanderbilt Beach Road, it will be dangerous to all of
us. I'm also concerned about increased response time for EMS, law enforcement, and fire department due to additional
traffic.
The impact to wildlife will worsen as well. Due to heavy development, flora and fauna are increasingly losing habitat in
Collier County.
Lastly, this proposed attainable/affordable housing option is neither. 30 small apartments out of 208 are still very
expensive and the efficiency and 1 bedroom square footage is barely large enough for 1-2 people. Many of our teachers
and first responders have families. They are interested in purchasing or renting affordable homes and apartments that
are large enough for families. I recommend exploring other locations to build truly affordable/attainable housing for our
service workers rather than a small percentage of these apartments that will be offered to teachers and emergency
workers.
As a Collier County resident and representative of our community, I hope that you will vote NO on the Ascend proposal.
Please make decisions that will help us maintain our beautiful Naples.
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Sincerely,
Susan Janke
5946 Bermuda Lane
Naples, FL 34119
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From:Janet Stringer <jzstringer67@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, October 22, 2023 9:01 PM
To:manager@seapointnc.com; Rick LoCastro; Burtsaunders@colliercountyfl.gov;
Bill.saunders@colliercountyfl.gov; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Subject:AscentNaples RPUD - PL20220002908 & GMPA - PL 20220003213
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No one can deny that safety is always a priority, particularly on our Naples roadways. CIG’s
Ascent apartment development, as proposed, will cause numerous traffic delays and backups. The
drivers going west on Vanderbilt Beach Road, already block the entrance/exit to Island Walk
during rush hours and on heavy traffic days.
The developer only has a right turn out of the proposed community. Leaving the development,
drivers who want to head west, means that they must make a U-turn on Vanderbilt Beach
Road. This will lead to more delays and more accidents. 208 homes, with almost double the
number of vehicles, plus school buses, will add to more delays in traffic and more accidents.
Vanderbilt Beach Road already has overflow traffic from Immokalee Road, which is a
nightmare. Drivers use Vanderbilt Beach Road to beat the traffic on Immokalee. This area
requires improved roads, before additional developments should even be considered. As
residents of Island Walk for the past 2-1/2 years, we will be following the vote by the
commissioners. A vote against CIG’s Ascent development is a vote for the safety of the residents
of Naples.
Sincerely,
Kevin Stringer & Janet Stringer
3655 Exuma Way
Naples, FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:Kathy Whalen <kqw@mac.com>
Sent:Sunday, October 22, 2023 7:20 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Project
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Commissioner
LoCastro,
October 22, 2023
My husband and I have been full-time residents of Island Walk for 19 years. We are looking for your help in
preserving the beauty and character of Naples and, at the same time, providing Work Force housing.
Traffic
Naples is currently being threatened by over-development – including horrendous traffic. In early October of this
year, morning and afternoon traffic on Vanderbilt Beach Road was already approaching Immokalee Road’s peak
congestion – and it was not yet season! Most importantly, much more traffic is on the books for Vanderbilt
because of development to the east!
I believe that the traffic study documents for the Ascend project are dated August of 2022, during a low traffic
period!
Entry and Exit to and from the Ascend property
It is a potential nightmare with unsafe conditions prevailing. On October weekday mornings, Island Walk
residents are already in the position of not being able to get out of our property because there is no room to get
into the west-bound Vanderbilt traffic lane, even with a traffic light. How will vehicles making U-turns from
Ascend, and attempting to travel west, even be able to enter the traffic flow?
Zoning
Foisting Ascend into the midst of Golden Gate Estates on Cherry Wood Drive blights the bucolic nature of the
long-established neighborhood. Those residents moved there with 2+ acre zoning. There is no redeeming point
of view to change existing zoning. There are many alternative locations that can be considered for this project
that would be far less intrusive.
Spot Zoning
Using Spot Zoning, for situations where are other alternatives, should be banned. Building Ascend further east
or north, or in another location could create an asset for the community. But NO, Spot Zoning is not OK. It
violates other people's already-agreed-to rights.
Naples is a treasured magnetic jewel, in contrast to the “hub-bub” of the east coast of Florida which people
constantly tell us is a “gigantic turn-off,” and a robust reason why people come to Naples. Let’s not kill the goose
that laid the golden egg! Naples is a gem!
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YOU
We depend on you, our Commissioners and your sound judgment, to preserve and protect what is special about
Naples.
We urge the Commissioners to avoid the lure of the “DEAL” and the buzz words of the developer, and rather
return their attention the welfare of our beautiful community, above all else!
Please vote “NO” on the Ascend Project in this location, along Vanderbilt Beach Road.
Please vote “NO” to changing the zoning to allow deviation from zoning regulations in the name of Work Force
housing! There are other worthy locations!
Respectfully
submitted,
Kathy and Bill
Whalen
4806 Martinique Way
Island Walk, Naples,
FL
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Sarina Francis
From:JILL SCHWARTZ <jill1107@comcast.net>
Sent:Sunday, October 22, 2023 4:18 PM
To:Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Subject:Ascend Naples RPDU Hearing
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I am an original owner in IslandWalk and have lived here since my villa was completed. I bought in
IslandWalk because it provided residential life with trees and wildlife, but was still close to the beach
and other amenities. I liked seeing turtles and deer. They are, sadly, mostly gone.
Regarding the proposed Ascend apartments, while I believe that the builder will create an attractive
complex, the apartments are very small. The common space is crowded. And the number of
"affordable" units is also very small (around 60 at most). It seems that this is not a reasonable
tradeoff. The use of 'affordable housing' as a justification is laughable.
The traffic on VBR is currently a nightmare. I am worried that the addition of 208 apartments will
push us over the brink, with the new turn lanes and U turns. During the morning and evening, it is
already really congested. Going to the grocery store will become a time consuming event even
though the store is barely a mile away.
The increase in traffic accidents is bound to get even worse. How many injuries and deaths is too
many? Even though we have Emergency Services close by, they will be delayed by traffic. Minutes
are important when dealing with an Ambulance/EMT or FIRE emergency. Unfortunately, I have seen
both types of emergencies here in IW. (I didn't think that a Devosta Home would burn, but I was
wrong!) I would hate to have someone die of a heart attack, because they were waiting for medical
services.
This proposed apartment complex will also negatively impact the water in our lakes. People in IW
have worked diligently to keep our lakes beautiful. Even though the County has 'rules' about water
drainage, etc, these would come into play AFTER the damage occurs. And who would pay for the
damage? The developer would be gone...
Changing the zoning is like breaking a contract with the surrounding property owners. It will change
the character of VBR. Many of us moved here because we liked the 'quiet' neighborhood.
I am not against progress, but it seems like this is rezoning will destroy the quality of life for those of
us who are living (and paying taxes) here. If I wanted congestion and traffic, I would have purchased
on the East Coast!
Please do not add to the negative effects on our piece of paradise.
Sincerely,
Jill Bender Schwartz
3373 Cayman Lane
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Naples, FL 34119
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From:Ira Levee <levee307@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, October 22, 2023 3:54 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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Dear Commissioner:
We have been residents of Island Walk for five years. We strenuously object to
the above referenced project for the following reasons:
The increased traffic on Vanderbilt Beach Road in the area of Island Walk will
negatively impact access to and from Island walk, not only for its residents, but
for any emergency vehicles that need access to Island Walk or any other
neighboring community. The extra minutes for EMT, fire and police to arrive can
mean the difference between life and death. Increased traffic will also impact
school buses and teachers. Has an investigation as to this impact been done? Can
the area schools handle the potential increase in school-age children that may
move into the area?
The rezoning will also impact current owners of single family homes in the
Estates.
These are only a few reasons for you to vote NO on the rezoning and NO on the
approval of Ascend RPUD.
Thank you for your consideration of the safety of your constituents and residents
of Collier County.
--
Barbara and Ira Levee
5239 Hawkesbury Way
Naples, FL 34119
(m) 973.868.2675
email: levee307@gmail.com
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From:Arlene Kapilow <arseekap@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, October 22, 2023 11:22 AM
To:ricklacastro@colliercountyfl.gov; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall;
manager@seapointe.com; Rick LoCastro
Subject:ASCEND NAPLES
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Commissioners,
We purchased our townhome in Island Walk in 2000, when Vanderbilt Beach road was a
two lane highway.
We started as snowflakes and then snowbirds and then seasonal because we loved
Naples and all it was. Vanderbilt Beach Road had become a six lane road during those
years.
In 2011 we sold our home in NJ and our town home in Island Walk for a larger home in
Island Walk. To this day as I pull into our community I feel a sense of pride and love for
Island Walk. It is filled with mostly kind, caring and concerned people. We now have a
traffic light at our front exit. Even with that there have been numerous accidents and
fatalities.
Vanderbilt Road has become extremely congested. At certain times of day the wait to
exit takes too long and often you feel as if you are taking your life in your hands when
trying to enter or exit our community.
Now there is a plan to extend Vanderbilt Beach Road further east, creating more traffic
in the future.
Right now sitting in your hands is the vote whether to build or NOT build ASCEND
NAPLES. Common sense should tell you that this is going to create a fiasco. How many
accidents will occur when people leaving that community have to get west. The results
will most likely be frustrated, angry drivers leading to more accidents, injury and deaths.
What about school buses?
The quality of life due to TRAFFIC will decrease. Anger, frustration and annoyance will
increase. No one should become a prisoner of their own community. Naples has so much
to offer.
Vote NO and please find a more suitable location where affordable housing can be
purchased.
Arlene Kapilow
5327 Hawkesbury Way
Island Walk
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Sarina Francis
From:mailagent@thesoftedge.com on behalf of Kendra Owusu
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Sent:Sunday, October 22, 2023 9:30 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Please approve Ascend Naples
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Dear Commissioner:
I support CIG Communities' request to build Ascend Naples, a multi-family rental community on Vanderbilt Beach Road,
just east of Logan Boulevard. This project will help address Collier County's workforce housing concerns, while
supporting the long-term needs of our community for years to come.
I believe all areas of the county, including in the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to provide more
affordable housing alternative for those who work nearby. Ascend Naples accomplishes that by not only creating high-
quality, affordable housing options for Collier's workforce, but also supporting the long-term housing needs of the
community.
Thank you -
Kendra Owusu
16282 Allura Cir., Apt 1306
Naples, FL 34110-9306
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From:mailagent@thesoftedge.com on behalf of narvaj@collierschools.com
Sent:Sunday, October 22, 2023 9:28 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Support workforce housing and approve Ascend Naples
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Dear Commissioner:
I support CIG Communities' request to build Ascend Naples, a multi-family rental community on Vanderbilt Beach Road,
just east of Logan Boulevard. This project will help address Collier County's workforce housing concerns, while
supporting the long-term needs of our community for years to come.
I believe all areas of the county, including in the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to provide more
affordable housing alternative for those who work nearby. Ascend Naples accomplishes that by not only creating high-
quality, affordable housing options for Collier's workforce, but also supporting the long-term housing needs of the
community.
Thank you -
Jorge Narvaez
4750 Cypress Gradens Loop Fort Myers FL
Fort Myers, FL 33966
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Sarina Francis
From:brookbay7@comcast.net
Sent:Saturday, October 21, 2023 8:09 PM
To:Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Subject:Ascend Naples on Vanderbilt Beach Rd.
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I am a resident of Island Walk and I greatly oppose the Ascend RPUD. This would cause traffic pile-ups and possibly fatal
accidents. Last year alone, we had 44 accidents at the light at Island Walk. The Ascend vehicles making a u-turn at the
light at Island Walk would block the view for residents trying to turn left into Island Walk. This would create a dangerous
and possibly fatal situation. I request that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO on the Ascend RPUD. Please stand up
for lives and not the developers. Save lives and vote against this project.
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Sarina Francis
From:mailagent@thesoftedge.com on behalf of Miltelina Cordero
<mailagent@thesoftedge.com>
Sent:Saturday, October 21, 2023 7:18 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Please approve Ascend Naples
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Dear Commissioner:
I'm writing to express my strong support for Ascend Naples, a proposed multi-family rental community located on
Vanderbilt Beach Road, just east of Logan Boulevard. I'm confident this project will help address Collier County's
workforce housing concerns, while supporting the long-term housing needs of our community.
I am an essential worker to our veterans in the area and outer areas and I can't find affordable housing. I am a mother of
three and I have to go to food pantry's because I can't get assistance and yet I can't afford food. I barely have enough
after rent and all other bills. Please I urge you to think about this and help us people in the workforce.
I also believe all areas of the county, including the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to provide
affordable housing opportunities. Ascend Naples accomplishes this by not only creating high-quality, affordable housing
options for Collier County's workforce, but also by supporting the long-term housing needs of the community at a wide
variety of income levels.
Please approve this important community project.
Thank you -
Miltelina Cordero
3616 Seminole ave
Naples, FL 34112-5938
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Sarina Francis
From:mailagent@thesoftedge.com on behalf of Deborah McCrea
<mailagent@thesoftedge.com>
Sent:Saturday, October 21, 2023 6:38 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Please approve Ascend Naples
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Dear Commissioner:
I'm writing to you today to encourage you to support Ascend Naples, a proposed multi-family rental community located
on Vanderbilt Beach Road, just east of Logan Boulevard. I strongly support this project and believe it will help address
Collier County's workforce housing concerns while supporting the long-term needs of our community.
People need a place affordable to live.
We keep giving land to build and teachers and others can't afford it
All areas of our county, including the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to provide more affordable
housing alternatives for those who work nearby. Ascend Naples does this by providing housing options for current and
future residents at a wide variety of income levels. CIG Communities has also shown its dedication to expanding
affordable options, committing that 30% of the units will be income-restricted for a period of 30 years.
Please approve this important community project.
Thank you -
Deborah McCrea
2240 Malibu Lake Circle
Naples, FL 34119-8790
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From:martha smith <mjs41353@yahoo.com>
Sent:Saturday, October 21, 2023 4:30 PM
To:Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Subject:Ascend apartment
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Dear Mr commissioner,
I am a resident of island walk and have lived there for 5 years.I am greatly opposed to the ascend RPUD for the following
reasons:
Excess traffic. We already have too many cars on Vanderbilt beach road and Logan. Almost every day we see accidents
on Vanderbilt beach road. It is a very dangerous situation to add more traffic for drivers, bikes and pedestrians.
I request you vote no on the rezoning and no approval of Ascend . I would expect the commissioners to stand up for us,
your constituents and not the developers.in next years re-election, developers do not vote, but we sure do.
Sincerely,
David. Granfield and Martha Smith
4416 prescott lane
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Sarina Francis
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Sent:Saturday, October 21, 2023 4:12 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Please approve Ascend Naples
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Dear Commissioner:
I'm writing to express my strong support for Ascend Naples, a proposed multi-family rental community located on
Vanderbilt Beach Road, just east of Logan Boulevard. I'm confident this project will help address Collier County's
workforce housing concerns, while supporting the long-term housing needs of our community.
I'm a teacher, and I grew up here, but I cannot afford to stay. We need access to places like this if you'd like to have
teachers for our schools.
I also believe all areas of the county, including the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to provide
affordable housing opportunities. Ascend Naples accomplishes this by not only creating high-quality, affordable housing
options for Collier County's workforce, but also by supporting the long-term housing needs of the community at a wide
variety of income levels.
Please approve this important community project.
Thank you -
Crolyn McAlear-Feingold
3740 18th Ave NE
Naples, FL 34120-3521
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Sarina Francis
From:Barbara Brown <bbrown36632aol.com@icloud.com>
Sent:Saturday, October 21, 2023 3:44 PM
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Ascend NaplesRPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-20220003213
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Dear Commissioner;
We are residents of Island Walk and have lived here for 21 years. We are greatly opposed to the Ascend RPUD for the following
reasons:
We are both retired from The Dept of Veterans Affairs and as health care providers during our careers we think of Safety First.
Traffic lights at Logan Blvd and Island Walk have been a major source of concern during many years. A call has been made regarding
this issue and to consider increasing the flow of traffic and congestion is unheard of at this time. Traffic backup in front of Island
Walk exit has resulted in numerous auto accidents which have already occurred at that entrance/exit. The light is not synchronized
which causes many back ups at Island Walk exit. The Ascend apartments would eventually use Island Walk traffic lights causing even
greater delays and accidents.
Many of us are Seniors and the need for EMT is a major concern with getting help when needed at the appropriate time. As many of
you know the heart /stroke issues require immediate attention. This also is important for all age groups.
We request the you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO approval of Ascend RPUD. I would expect each of you as Commissioners to
stand up for us, your constituents and NOT the developers.
WE HOPE YOU WILL SUPPORT US AS YOUR CONSTITUENTS AND VOTE “NO” TO APPROVAL OF ASCENT RPUD.
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE WORK YOU DO.
BARBARA AND STEWART C. BROWN
4436 Prescott Lane
Naples, Fla. 34119
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I am strongly opposed to the rezoning for the Ascend Naples RPUD development.
There is only one traffic light from 951 to Logan Boulevard, which is at our
development. Since the Ascend development can only turn right, many people will
need to make a U-turn which is extremely dangerous in the morning when traffic is
already heavy and can block our exit.
School buses and emergency vehicles already have problems making time-sensitive
entries and exits, but in Ascend trying to get kids to school on time and life saving
people to a hospital with only a right turn is looking for tragedy!
Lastly when people invest in a community, they check the rules governing them.
Where are the schools, hospitals, zoning restrictions, traffic, and what buildings are
around them. They feel lied to, a victim of a terrible crime when you change the game
for the financial gain of a few!
Muriel S. Brown
rsvp.msb@comcast.net
4057 Trinidad Way
Naples, FL
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Sarina Francis
From:Bill Louis <teuhydro@hotmail.com>
Sent:Saturday, October 21, 2023 10:51 AM
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill.mcdaniel@colliercountfl.gov
Subject:Vote NO on the rezoning for Ascend on Vanderbilt Beach Rd.
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Gentlemen – My wife and I live in Islandwalk, across from the proposed Ascend development.
The rezoning to permit this development to go forward should be rejected by all of you at the forthcoming hearing.
Not only is the development completely inappropriate for the proposed locaƟon, but the traffic consequences will be
very severe.
Ascend is to be located on a quiet (up to now) street, Cherry Wood Drive, that, like the rest of the area in Golden Gate
Estates, consists exclusively of single family homes on large lots. It’s hard to imagine that this rezoning is proposed for
such a locaƟon, and I’m sure that the homeowners in the vicinity are, understandably, outraged.
Since the only access will be on Vanderbilt Beach Road, all traffic leaving this complex to go West will need to make a U-
turn on Vanderbilt Beach Rd. To accomplish this will require crossing three lanes of a heavily travelled road to reach the
U-turn lane, and then aƩempt to do so into an equal three lanes of Westbound traffic. Making a leŌ turn into Islandwalk
is very challenging now, and we have a traffic light. Traffic rouƟnely backs up from our light so that the U-turn will be
very difficult. We have had accidents at our light and the U-turners will undoubtedly cause more.
Please do not approve the proposed zoning change for Ascend.
Thank you very much.
Bill Louis
4366 Queen Elizabeth Way
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Sarina Francis
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Dear Commissioner:
I'm writing to you today to encourage you to support Ascend Naples, a proposed multi-family rental community located
on Vanderbilt Beach Road, just east of Logan Boulevard. I strongly support this project and believe it will help address
Collier County's workforce housing concerns while supporting the long-term needs of our community.
All areas of our county, including the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to provide more affordable
housing alternatives for those who work nearby. Ascend Naples does this by providing housing options for current and
future residents at a wide variety of income levels. CIG Communities has also shown its dedication to expanding
affordable options, committing that 30% of the units will be income-restricted for a period of 30 years.
Please approve this important community project.
Thank you -
Ann Crews
Anncrews@comcast.net
Naples, FL 34112
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Sarina Francis
From:Barbara Evans <bevans@championsforlearning.org>
Sent:Friday, October 20, 2023 2:10 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples
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Dear Mr. Kowal,
I’d like to express my support for Ascend Naples, a proposed multi-family rental community located
on Vanderbilt Beach Road, just east of Logan Boulevard. I believe that Ascend Naples will help
address Collier County’s attainable housing concerns by setting aside more than one-third of its units
for affordable workforce housing.
Education is in a state of crisis. Recruitment and retention of teachers remains a serious struggle for
the state of Florida, reaching record-breaking levels, according to the Florida Education Association.
Affordable housing has become a growing issue for Collier’s educators. Awareness of the lack of
affordable housing for our educators began to surface back in 2017, when the Urban Land Institute
reported that educators had been priced out of the local housing market. It is an issue that no longer
only impacts people who are living in poverty. Many working individuals and families are struggling to
locate and secure opportunities for affordable housing due to rising rent and home prices, higher
utilities expenses, and increasing mortgage rates. The Florida Department of Economic
Opportunity states that 61.4% of Collier workers cannot afford even a one-bedroom apartment in
Collier County. Unfortunately, the situation has only grown worse over the past six years and
exasperated by unprecedented disasters like the Coronavirus pandemic and Hurricane Ian.
I was pleased to hear that CIG Communities has set aside 34% of the proposed 208 units, or 71 units,
for Collier County workers. This commitment shows that CIG Communities understands the housing
needs of our community and is dedicated to making sure our essential workers, including teachers,
law enforcement officers and health care providers, can live and work in the community they serve.
Situated in the urban Golden Gate Estates, Ascend Naples is ideally located near major employers,
shopping centers and other destinations. CIG Communities has made it clear they intend to be good
neighbors, making a variety of commitments designed to ensure Ascend Naples has no impact on
nearby residents.
Furthermore, I fully believe that all areas of our community, including the urban Golden Gate Estates,
should share in the responsibility to provide attainable housing alternatives for those working nearby.
Ascend Naples accomplishes that by not only creating high-quality, affordable housing options for
Collier’s essential service providers, but also supporting the long-term housing needs of the
community at a wide variety of income levels.
This community also has the support of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Collier County
planning staff and a recommendation of approval from the Collier County Planning Commission.
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I strongly encourage you to approve CIG Communities applications for Ascend Naples, allowing this
important community project to move forward. Anchoring our educator workforce must become a
priority for our county.
All my best,
Barbara Evans
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3606 Enterprise Avenue, #150
Naples, FL 34104
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Sarina Francis
From:JEFFREY BRONSDON <bmmrbikeman@comcast.net>
Sent:Friday, October 20, 2023 8:04 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Fwd: RE: Ascend objections PL20220003213, PL2022000298
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Commissioner Kowal
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From: JEFFREY BRONSDON <bmmrbikeman@comcast.net>
To: "Rick.LoCastro@colliercountyfl.gov" <Rick.LoCastro@colliercountyfl.gov>,
"Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov" <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>
Date: 10/18/2023 6:22 AM EDT
Subject: Fwd: RE: Ascend objections PL20220003213, PL2022000298
You were not in attendance as a Commissioner at the BCC meeting that was held in
June of 2022, I have made references to that meeting and discussions regarding NIMS
below. I submit the same question to you considering the Oath of Office you took when
seated.
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution
and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida;
The question for you as well as the other BCC members is : Do you still support the
citizens ability to exercise their first amendment right to free speech?
Mr Bronsdon
4990 Cherrywood Drive
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From: JEFFREY BRONSDON <bmmrbikeman@comcast.net>
To: Burt Saunders <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov>
Date: 10/17/2023 8:38 AM EDT
Subject: RE: Ascend objections PL20220003213, PL2022000298
Commissioner
Below is a excerpt of some comments made in a BCC meeting n June of
2022 in which there was discussion regarding the conduct of a few of the
people in the audience and forced the meeting to shut down.
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.
Commissioner Saunders said “I agree completely that we are living in
some interesting times. There is extreme partisanship. There were even
screams from the audience about ‘go home liberals’… that has nothing to
do with the meeting.” Saunders also said “I don’t want the folks that
disrupted that meeting to think that they had a victory. Because that
victory would be that the NIM didn’t go forward and therefore there is no
project. I think that in this particular case, they had the NIM and the matter
should move forward. They shouldn’t be required to have another NIM
because people in the audience became disruptive and shut it down.
Because if we make that determination that the NIM did not occur
because it shut down because of what transpired there, that is going to
encourage people to disrupt NIM’s in the future.” Saunders said “I am not
suggesting any of us support the project. It’s just that the process has to
move forward.”
Below is a quote from the article by the author of the article as it appeared
in the Coastal Breeze June 23, 2022
"Commissioners all agreed they support a citizen’s ability to exercise their
first amendment right and to object to whatever is going on but that this is
a public safety issue"
In the case of the NIM held on 11-16-2022 it appears that it was the
petitioner and county staff that interfered with the meeting being held in an
appropriate and safe venue and in compliance with the Administrative
Code Chapter 8 Sec. B.
To accept the NIM as it was held or to waive the NIM altogether would be
a violation of the Constitutionally protected rights free speech rights of the
citizens. You took the Oath of Office along with the other members of the
BCC, it includes this
.
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, protect and defend the
Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of
Florida;
The question for you as well as the other BCC members is : Do you still
support the citizens ability to exercise their first amendment right to free
speech?
I would be appropriate to get an answer to this question.
Mr.Bronsdon
On 10/16/2023 9:53 AM EDT BurtCommissioners all agreed they
support a citizen’s ability to exercise their first amendment right and to
object to whatever is going on but that this is a public safety
issue. Saunders <burt.saunders@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote:
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Mr. Bronsdon,
This will acknowledge receipt of your email regarding the
proposed Ascend Naples development. 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
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From: JEFFREY BRONSDON <bmmrbikeman@comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 9:29 AM
To: Rick LoCastro <Rick.LoCastro@colliercountyfl.gov>; Burt Saunders
<Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov>; Dan Kowal
<Dan.Kowal@colliercountyfl.gov>; Chris Hall
<Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov>; Bill McDaniel
<Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>; Amy Patterson
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Subject: Ascend objections PL20220003213, PL2022000298
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Good Morning Collier County Commissioners and Manager
My name is Jeff Bronsdon, I'm a 26 + year homeowner on
Cherrywood Drive specifically 4990 Cherrywood Dr. I
strongly object to the proposal to develop a 208 unit
apartment complex on Cherrywood Drive.
1.The petitioner failed to hold an in person NIMS meeting in
compliance with Collier County Administrative Code Chapter
8 Sec B. The petitioner attempted to host a NIM on 11-16-
2022 at a venue that brought numerous objections from the
community as a whole prior to the NIM. The location was
strongly endorsed by Michael Bosi, Director of Planning &
Development Collier County. The meeting was attempted as
planned at the venue endorsed by Michael Bosi. The
meeting was held outside in the dark and in direct violation
of Local, State and Federal Statutes that require at the
minimum handicap accommodations and working indoor
restrooms. The conditions at the attempted meeting were
reported VIA complaints addressed to Numerous County
officials including, Michael Bosi, Amy Patterson, Growth
Management staff and the sitting BCC.
Administrative Code for Land Development Chapter 8 Sec.
B:
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"Conduct of Meeting: The Collier County staff Planner
assigned to attend the pre-application meeting, or
designee must attend the NIM and will serve as the facilitator
of the meeting". Additionally "The applicant is required to
audio or video tape the proceedings of the meeting and to
provide a copy to the planning & Zoning Department."
Did a Collier County staff member attend and facilitate
the NIM on 11-16-2022? Who was the Collier County staff
member that attended this meeting and serve as the
"facilitator of the meeting" ?
Did the staff member report the unacceptable conditions at
the venue to their immediate supervisor?
Why was this petition advanced to the planning Commission
and then to the BCC without a NIM being held in an
appropriate venue?
Is there a video or audio recording of this NIM on record at
the Planning & Zoning Department?
There is a strong suggestion of Malfeasance or at best
misfeasance in the way this petition has been handled or
mishandled by Collier County staff.
2. The apartment complex is completely out of character with
any of the neighboring properties on Cherrywood Drive as
well as the surrounding area known and zoned as Urban
Golden Gate Estates, and is not allowed per the Urban
Golden Gate Estates Master Plan. This area is specifically
zoned as low density housing with large wooded lots and is
limited to one house per 2.25 acres.
3. The actual height of this complex, according to the
petitioners power point presentation is 45 feet from final
grade of the area. The majority of the homes on Cherrywood
drive are single story with an average height of 14 feet and
few of the newer homes being 2 story with an average height
of 28 feet from finished grade. The apartment complex as
described by the petitioner would be 3 times taller than the
majority of surrounding homes and almost twice the height of
the few newer two story surrounding structures. The City of
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Naples has commercial building height restriction of 42 feet
regardless of the commercial use.
4. The petitioner has presented a number of area
comparisons in their power point presentation. All the
comparisons were of "Commercial" use PUD in areas
bordering Urban Golden Gate Estates zoning. They wish to
build a 208 unit apartment complex which is classified as a
"Commercial Multi-Family" PUD. There is a significant
difference between the two types of occupancies within
these developments. Commercial use is for businesses with
a set time of business type activity typically between the
hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm by a limited number of
occupancies. A Commercial Multi-Family development is a
24/7 hour operation, in this particular case it will be 208
households and all the activities the members of those
households bring to this neighborhood. Neither the county
officials or the property manager will have any ability
whatsoever to restrict the activities or control the negative
impacts they will bring to the surrounding area.
5. The petitioner so far has offered no realistic or effective
plans to shield Cherrywood Drive residents from the
significant negative impacts related to the construction
activities, post construction maintenance activities and the
overwhelming presence of the over 200 additional
households that will be located less the 70 feet from
Cherrywood Drive with approximately 800 feet of road
frontage. Cherrywood Dr. is a narrow unlit street with no
sidewalks which could very easily become overwhelmed with
playing children, pedestrians and individuals walking their
dogs and not picking up after them.
Mr. Bronsdon
Stadium Naples 1997? NDN 2012 good read
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Sarina Francis
From:Diana Stowers <dianastowers@aol.com>
Sent:Thursday, October 19, 2023 10:26 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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October 19, 2023
Dear Commissioner Kowal,
I am a permanent resident of Island Walk and have owned here since 2002. I am very opposed to the Ascend
RPUD for the following reasons:
In 2001 when my husband and I exited I75 at Pine Ridge Road, we were VERY impressed with the lush, green
landscape and the laid back feel of the area. We felt we were in paradise compared wi th the east coast of FL and DC
(where I grew up) and have felt this way ever since. When my husband, Larry, passed away in 2016, I became a
permanent resident and absolutely love it here.
The Ascend planned project is not going to preserve any of the lush landscape. It will be a blah apartment complex.
In a few years Golden Gate will look like the apartment city at the intersection of I75 and Alico Road!
Please DO NOT open this Pandora’s Box. The affordable units will probably become seasonal units as soo n as the
lease is up, and the investors will get what they want!! $$$
Please vote NO. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Diana D. Stowers
2710 Island Pond Lane,
Naples, FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:mailagent@thesoftedge.com on behalf of Susan McCann
<mailagent@thesoftedge.com>
Sent:Thursday, October 19, 2023 10:08 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Support workforce housing and approve Ascend Naples
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Dear Commissioner:
I'm writing to express my strong support for Ascend Naples, a proposed multi-family rental community located on
Vanderbilt Beach Road, just east of Logan Boulevard. I'm confident this project will help address Collier County's
workforce housing concerns, while supporting the long-term housing needs of our community.
Affordable Collier County housing is greatly needed to slow the exodus of our teachers, nurses, government employees,
transportation workers, etc. from their jobs within our county.
I also believe all areas of the county, including the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to provide
affordable housing opportunities. Ascend Naples accomplishes this by not only creating high-quality, affordable housing
options for Collier County's workforce, but also by supporting the long-term housing needs of the community at a wide
variety of income levels.
Please approve this important community project.
Thank you -
Susan McCann
7959 Bristol Circle
Naples, FL 34120-0705
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Sarina Francis
From:mailagent@thesoftedge.com on behalf of Jean Mertine <mailagent@thesoftedge.com>
Sent:Thursday, October 19, 2023 5:54 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Please approve Ascend Naples
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Dear Commissioner:
I'm writing to express my strong support for Ascend Naples, a proposed multi-family rental community located on
Vanderbilt Beach Road, just east of Logan Boulevard. I'm confident this project will help address Collier County's
workforce housing concerns, while supporting the long-term housing needs of our community.
I also believe all areas of the county, including the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to provide
affordable housing opportunities. Ascend Naples accomplishes this by not only creating high-quality, affordable housing
options for Collier County's workforce, but also by supporting the long-term housing needs of the community at a wide
variety of income levels.
Please approve this important community project.
Thank you -
Jean Mertine
jean.mertine.marykay@gmail.com
Naples , FL 34112
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Sarina Francis
From:Jack Weld <jw2014@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, October 19, 2023 4:24 PM
To:manager@seapointnc.com; Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal;
Chris Hall
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD- PL20220002908 and GMPA- PL2022003213
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October 19, 2023
Dear Mr. Commissioner:
I am a resident of Island Walk and have lived there for 2 1/2 years. I am greatly opposed to the Ascend RPUD for the
following reasons:
There will be an increase in traffic which will affect Island Walk residents. The Ascend apartments will increase noise,
lights, traffic, crime, and traffic accidents in the vicinity of Island Walk. The apartments will cause the environmental
destruction of the current preserve and endangered species. The proposed rezoning would break the existing contract
with residents in the urban estates.
I request that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO approval of Ascend RPUD. I would expect the commissioners to
stand up for us, your constituents, and NOT the developers. In next year's re-election, developers do not vote, BUT I
DO!
Sincerely,
John P. Weld, Jr.
3033 Futuna Lane
Naples, FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:Randy Kosloski <rskosloski@hotmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, October 19, 2023 8:25 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Napes Zoning Request
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Dear Mr. Kowal,
I am writing to you about the Ascend Naples project which is seeking rezoning. I would
strongly ask you to vote against this rezoning request.
While in general terms I support rezoning efforts for things like city core
redevelopment, expansion of the city core and even low-income housing to support all
members of a community this project does not meet any of those requirements. This is
truly a profit grab with a token low-income component. Do not let them fool you into
believing this is for low-income individuals (if it is less than 50% of the units it is a token
not a solution!).
This area was zoned and created to support a certain number of homes from its roads
to the support structures built here and even the commercial spaces adding high
density development into the area violates that design and invites many unintended
consequences. Please do not vote for this and cause many other hidden costs to
surface in the years to come.
We, as your constituents and tax payers in Collier County, deserve to have confidence
that when we move into an area that is zoned and mostly built-up that the “rules” will
not change!
Please do the right thing and reject this request.
Sincerely,
Randolf Kosloski
4009 Trinidad Way
Naples, FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:mailagent@thesoftedge.com on behalf of Mary Connor <mailagent@thesoftedge.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 18, 2023 9:20 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:I support Ascend Naples!
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Dear Commissioner:
I'm writing to you today to encourage you to support Ascend Naples, a proposed multi-family rental community located
on Vanderbilt Beach Road, just east of Logan Boulevard. I strongly support this project and believe it will help address
Collier County's workforce housing concerns while supporting the long-term needs of our community.
All areas of our county, including the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to provide more affordable
housing alternatives for those who work nearby. Ascend Naples does this by providing housing options for current and
future residents at a wide variety of income levels. CIG Communities has also shown its dedication to expanding
affordable options, committing that 30% of the units will be income-restricted for a period of 30 years.
Please approve this important community project.
Thank you -
Mary Connor
1434 Wildwood Lane
Naples, FL 34105-3259
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Sarina Francis
From:WT Pearson <wt@premiermail.net>
Sent:Wednesday, October 18, 2023 4:30 PM
To:Rick LoCastro
Cc:Austin Howell; Aixa Capizzi; Louise Jarvis; Sue Filson; Sarina Francis; Cristina Tiberia;
Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel; WT Pearson
Subject:Ascend Naples - Letter of Support
Attachments:Ascend Support Letter.pdf
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Dear Chairman LoCastro and Commissioners,
Please find aƩached a leƩer of support for the Ascend Naples project from the Habitat NextGen Board. It is difficult for
our members to aƩend commission meeƟngs in person due to their current professional commitments. However, we
hope this leƩer is sufficient to convey our support.
Respecƞully,
W.T. Pearson, President
The Habitat NextGen Board
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Sarina Francis
From:Becky Burnett <whatthehecbeck@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 18, 2023 1:16 PM
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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October 18, 2023
Dear Mr. Commissioner,
I am a resident of Island Walk and have lived here for 5 years. I am greatly opposed to the Ascend RPUD for the
following reasons:
1) The amount of traffic on Vanderbilt is becoming as bad as Immokalee at certain times of the day. Building across
from Island Walk will only make Vanderbilt more of a parking lot! At certain times of the day, a left turn into Island Walk
is nearly impossible unless you wait for the green left turn arrow.
2) Please consider leaving some areas untouched for our wild life. They are running out of places to live with all the
building here in Naples. Leaving areas untouched would be a nice change!
I request that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO approval of Ascend RPUD. I would expect the commissioners to
stand up for us, your constituents, and NOT the developers!
In next year’s re-election, developers do not vote, BUT WE SURE DO!!
Sincerely,
Becky Burnett
3089 Futuna Lane
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Sarina Francis
From:Amy Kurtz <wazupaim@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 18, 2023 9:06 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Development
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October 18, 2023
Ascend Naples (GMAP) & (PUDZ)
PL20220003213 & PL20220002908
Dear Commissioner:
By now you are probably aware of a commercial rental complex, Ascend Naples, proposed to be
built between Vanderbilt Beach Rd. and Cherry Wood Drive. As a homeowner on Cherry Wood
Dr., in Golden Gate Estates, for nearly 35 years, it is shocking that this is even a consid eration
with the density rules pertaining to GGE. 208 dwellings would be backed up to the middle area
of the street. This is probably the most non-cohesive amendment and rezone to hit Collier County.
The caveat to approve this dense, mixed-use sub-distric t, is its affordable housing component of
71 apartments. We, on Cherry Wood and nearby areas, are for affordable housing, or “attainable”
in this instance. These few units are just not worth the massive changes in density and impacts to
the surroundings. The project is inconsistent with several goals and objectives in the GGAMP
and the Urban GGE Sub-Element and recent restudies. The petitioner took a calculated risk to
purchase this lower-priced and incompatibly zoned property, with the intent that Collie r County
would allow their project. That seems quite presumptuous! He is entitled to request, but not
necessarily receive.
The petitioner has been downplaying that the development is even in GGE. Purposely mentioned
is Vanderbilt Beach Road, and east of Logan Blvd., but rarely mentions Cherry Wood Drive to
the south. Even our hearing notice from the county does not mention Cherry Wood Dr. They
continue to state that this 208-unit, commercial apartment complex, with 30 TIMES the allowable
density, will be “compatible with and complimentary to the surroundings”. To say the very least,
this is an outlandish statement. We care for and enjoy our cohesive community. We paid more
to live closer to town and enjoy the surrounding acreage and privacy that Logan Woods affords.
It is not judicious to intrude on the unique character embraced by so many, to garner a few rentals
and help fill Collier County’s AH quotas and tax revenues. It creates mistrust that those
empowered will undo the provision for “protection of the rural character of Golden Gate Estates.”
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All who moved into this community did so for the space, quiet, privacy, not to live in, or among,
densely populated apartments.
Our Cherry Wood Drive area already has a built environment that is serving the community. We
have EMS Station 76 on the corner of Logan and VBR, a massive pump station on the northside
of Cherry Wood and the 24+ acre Palm Royale Cemetery. (which came in under AG zoning) Our
community has already been impacted, as you can see. I feel for the 9 hard-working families who
have just built or moved into their dream homes, and now are faced with this massive change
next door.
It seems as though Collier County’s planning strategy is to infill all available lots along arterial
roadways with commercial apartments and businesses. This 17.5 acres could easily be retained
within the GGAMP’s low-density character and be subdivided into 7 Estate lots for 7 compatible
homes, as intended. Possibly, a change for a few more than the allotted, 1:2.25 acres, could be
considered. The nearly 15 acres of excessive land clearing on these Cherry Wood parcels, and the
additional population of well over 400, plus pets and noise, would forever change the quality of
life for all living here, not to mention the many forms of native wildlife inhabiting this property.
Ascend is not a compatible land use within GGE. There is no justification in saying it is.
We hope you will look beyond the scope of the petitioner’s two pluses… “Attainable housing”
and location fronting VBR, and conclude that this 17.5 acres along the middle of a GGE road, is
too incohesive within this location. Besides radically impinging on our neighborhood, it will set
a new precedent for further spot zoning throughout our county. This incompatible project,
redesignating the subject property from Estates to an Urban Mixed Use District, disregards the
GMP, the GGAMP, The Collier County LDC, The Urban GGE Restudies, the amendments to the
GGE Sub-Element and Future Land Use Map and Map series and the wishes of all the residents
of Cherry Wood Drive. This disparity should lead you to conclude that this is the wrong place to
build high-density. We urge you to oppose the Ascend Naples comprehensive plan amendment
and rezoning.
Sincerely,
Amy Kurtz
4860 Cherry Wood Drive
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Sarina Francis
From:Robert Coll <rjc7424@aol.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 17, 2023 4:36 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD
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Commissioner Kowal:
The Ascend Naples RPUD development project presented to the electorate for our consideration
is another example of 'Putting the Cart before the Horse'. This has been the modous operandi in
Collier County for too long.
BUILD ROADS NOT HOMES
The planned extension of Vanderbilt Road is but a distraction from the proposed building of
hundreds of homes in an area which has had serious traffic and safety problems for some time.
BUILD ROADS NOT HOMES
Robert J. Coll
2956 Gilford Way
Naples FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:MARYANN WIGGIN <mgwiggin@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 17, 2023 1:27 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:ASCEND RPUD
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I am a resident of Island Walk and have lived there for 9 years. I am greatly opposed to the Ascend RPUD and I am
requesting that you vote
NO on this proposed Ascend community.
Our area is already overcrowded with new building and it is my understanding that the traffic study used in this proposal
utilized traffic data and volume from the hours of 5am-7am. This time frame is during a non busy time and not the
morning commute time so the information is not valid or pertinent.
Currently the vehicles driving west of Vanderbilt Beach Rd. block the entrance and exit of Island Walk during peak
periods in the morning thus creating a health and safety issues as Emergency responders could not get into our
community. We don’t need any additional vehicular traffic.
Please stand with the residents and not the developers on this project.
Thank you.
Maryann Wiggin
Valentia Way
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Sarina Francis
From:Geri Ruhl <samanthapep@comcast.net>
Sent:Tuesday, October 17, 2023 11:49 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 & GMPA-pl-20220003213
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---------- Original Message ----------
From: Geri Ruhl <samanthapep@comcast.net>
Date: 10/17/2023 11:45 AM EDT
Subject: Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 & GMPA-pl-20220003213
Dear Mr. Commissioner:
We are residents of Island Walk and have lived here for 10 years. We are greatly opposed to the
Asced RPUD following reasons:
We have more than our share of accidents entering and exiting our Community onto Vanderbilt
Beach Road intersecting with Logan Blvd. and we feel strongly that this issue would add
tremendously to the already existing problem here.
We request that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO approval of the Ascend RPUD. We would
expect the commissioers to stand up for us, your constituents and NOT the developers. In next
year's re-election, developers do not vote, BUT WE SURE DO.
Sincerely,
Geraldine Ruhl and
Christopher Wesley
4117 Tabago Lane, Island Walk, Fl. 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:JEWELL BAILEY <jbailey222@aol.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 17, 2023 12:48 AM
To:Rick.locstro@colliercountyfl.gov; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA- PL20220003213 Questions for
decision-makers
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I request that you please vote NO on the re-zoning and vote NO on approval of Ascend RPUD. As an IslandWalk resident ,
I am greatly opposed to the Ascend RPUD. We are graciously requesting the commissioners to respect our community
and the negative impact this will have on our area. Please consider the impact on our infrastructure, which cannot
support this group of developers that are only considering their profits. Please demonstrate the courage to support the
thousands of people in this area who are your constituent
As a [former career] licensed residential builder for years I do not see an infrastructure that will support such a
development and still yield respect to current families who live here. Our schools, the increase in traffic on Vanderbilt
Beach Rd., stressed water provisions and utilities, and environmental changes that will displace so many species. I am
very surprised how elected officials can support this in good faith to the community who elected them and support this
development. Changes in roads, space in schools, and utilities are only part of it. Are any of the developers planning to
live there? Of course not. It seems profits and political pressure have moved this project this far forward. I am asking
you to take another look at the overall impact and respect the IslandWalk voice.
Also please consider the fact that rents are actually NOT AFFORDABLE for service workers to live in Naples. This includes
for example, teachers (who earn $65,000 yr), and nurses, firemen and police officers, who have relative incomes and
families who would not be comfortable in such small living spaces. Please consider their lives if they have to live in a
cramped space with such high cost rents. Your YES vote sets the scene for an eventual slum neighborhood, building units
that are overpriced now and eventually become lower rent neighborhoods because they are not family friendly or
affordable. Low to medium income workers will continue to commute rather that choose to be cramped into
inadequate spaces without adequate guest parking or adequate green space for children to play except in the cemetery.
As your constituent and not a developer, I ask that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO on approval of Ascend
RPUD. At a minimum, please pause this project and re-consider the actual impact of Ascend until courage is mustered
to do the right thing for Naples residents. Remember that we have a few thousand votes right here in IslandWalk,
and as your constituents we are asking for YOUR VOTE OF NO TO ASCEND. Give us your NO vote and you will be
assured of ours!
Sincerely and Respectfully,
J. Bailey
3412 Cayman Lane
Naples, FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:Elaine Hencinski <ehencins@sbcglobal.net>
Sent:Monday, October 16, 2023 6:26 PM
To:Rick.locstro@colliercountyfl.gov; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal
Subject:Rpud
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10/16/2023
Dear Commissioner;
I am a resident of Island Walk and have lived there for 2 years. I am greatly opposed to Ascend RPUD for the following
reasons :
The traffic on Vanderbilt Road , is terrible in season always, it will take me about 30 to 35 minutes to get from airport
pulling going bumper to bumper traffic to the ONLY enterance into island walk. Out of season it is still terrible to get
into the development during rush hour now. Yesterday I was backed up on Vanderbilt beach road passed the
expressway and at least 10 cars trying to turn into island walk. Adding more cars on Vanderbilt beach road would be
horrible to turn into and out of a development. If we had an emergency to get home we would be in trouble, please
consider adding more traffic.
I request that you vote No on the re-zoning and No approval of Ascend RPUD. I would expect the commissioner to
stand up for us, your constituents and Not the developers. In next year,s re-election, developers do not vote, BUT WE
SURE DO, Sincerely Elaine Hencinski
4406 Prescott Lane
Naples,
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Sarina Francis
From:Frank G <guisto1@outlook.com>
Sent:Monday, October 16, 2023 3:54 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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October 16, 2023
RE: Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
Dear Mr. Commissioner:
I am a resident of Island Walk and have lived there for over twenty years. I am greatly opposed to the Ascend RPUD for
the following reasons:
1. Traffic congesƟon and accessibility to our development
2. The proposed rezoning of the vacant land from residenƟal to commercial zoning
I am requesting you vote NO on the rezoning and NO to the approval of Ascend RPUD. I would expect the
commissioners to stand up for the residents, your constituents and NOT for the developers. Please be assured that the
developers DO NOT VOTE, but the constituents SURE DO!
Thank you for taking this into consideration before you cast your vote.
Sincerely,
Frank and Agnes Guisto
3828 Valentia Way
Naples, FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:Frank G <guisto1@outlook.com>
Sent:Monday, October 16, 2023 3:47 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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October 16, 2023
RE: Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
Dear Mr. Commissioner:
I am a resident of Island Walk and have lived there for over twenty years. I am greatly opposed to the Ascend RPUD for
the following reasons:
1. Traffic congesƟon and accessibility to our development
2. The proposed rezoning of the vacant land from residenƟal to commercial zoning
I am requesting you vote NO on the rezoning and NO to the approval of Ascend RPUD. I would expect the
commissioners to stand up for the residents, your constituents and NOT for the developers. Please be assured that the
developers DO NOT VOTE, but the constituents SURE DO!
Thank you for taking this into consideration before you cast your vote.
Sincerely,
Frank and Agnes Guisto
3828 Valentia Way
Naples, FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:Corinne Riccardi <neapolitancr@aol.com>
Sent:Monday, October 16, 2023 1:46 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD -PL20220002907 and GMPA - PL20220003213
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Dear Commissioner Kowal,
I am writing this letter in regard to the 17.5 acre proposed Ascend apartment development complex to be built on the
south side of Vanderbilt Beach Rd. west of Royals Palm Cemetery and the concern of likely negative impacts to our
community here in Island Walk.
Here are a few concerns:
1) Alterations to VB Road and potential potential to direct storm water runoff into Island Walk’s lake systems.
2) The impact traffic in front of our community. The increased traffic from the 208 apartments also increase the risk of
traffic potential traffic accidents in the close vicinity of our community.
As a resident in the Island Walk community, these are real concerns.
Therefore, I am vehemently objecting to the approval of this proposed project along with many others in Island Walk.
Please vote against this project in support of our Island Walk community. Your “no” vote will make all the difference in
the concerns of negative consequences to our community.
Thank you for your kind attention and concern for our community!
Sincerely,
Corinne Riccardi
Island Walk resident
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Sarina Francis
From:JEFFREY BRONSDON <bmmrbikeman@comcast.net>
Sent:Monday, October 16, 2023 9:29 AM
To:Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall; Bill McDaniel; Amy Patterson
Subject:Ascend objections PL20220003213, PL2022000298
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Good Morning Collier County Commissioners and Manager
My name is Jeff Bronsdon, I'm a 26 + year homeowner on Cherrywood Drive specifically 4990
Cherrywood Dr. I strongly object to the proposal to develop a 208 unit apartment complex on
Cherrywood Drive.
1.The petitioner failed to hold an in person NIMS meeting in compliance with Collier County
Administrative Code Chapter 8 Sec B. The petitioner attempted to host a NIM on 11-16-2022 at a
venue that brought numerous objections from the community as a whole prior to the NIM. The
location was strongly endorsed by Michael Bosi, Director of Planning & Development Collier County.
The meeting was attempted as planned at the venue endorsed by Michael Bosi. The meeting was
held outside in the dark and in direct violation of Local, State and Federal Statutes that require at the
minimum handicap accommodations and working indoor restrooms. The conditions at the attempted
meeting were reported VIA complaints addressed to Numerous County officials including, Michael
Bosi, Amy Patterson, Growth Management staff and the sitting BCC.
Administrative Code for Land Development Chapter 2 Sec. B:
"Conduct of Meeting: The Collier County staff Planner assigned to attend the pre-application
meeting, or designee must attend the NIM and will serve as the facilitator of the
meeting". Additionally "The applicant is required to audio or video tape the proceedings of the
meeting and to provide a copy to the planning & Zoning Department."
Did a Collier County staff member attend and facilitate the NIM on 11-16-2022? Who was the Collier
County staff member that attended this meeting and serve as the "facilitator of the meeting" ?
Did the staff member report the unacceptable conditions at the venue to their immediate supervisor?
Why was this petition advanced to the planning Commission and then to the BCC without a NIM
being held in an appropriate venue?
Is there a video or audio recording of this NIM on record at the Planning & Zoning Department?
There is a strong suggestion of Malfeasance or at best misfeasance in the way this petition has been
handled or mishandled by Collier County staff.
2. The apartment complex is completely out of character with any of the neighboring properties on
Cherrywood Drive as well as the surrounding area known and zoned as Urban Golden Gate Estates,
and is not allowed per the Urban Golden Gate Estates Master Plan. This area is specifically zoned as
low density housing with large wooded lots and is limited to one house per 2.25 acres.
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3. The actual height of this complex, according to the petitioners power point presentation is 45 feet
from final grade of the area. The majority of the homes on Cherrywood drive are single story with an
average height of 14 feet and few of the newer homes being 2 story with an average height of 28 feet
from finished grade. The apartment complex as described by the petitioner would be 3 times taller
than the majority of surrounding homes and almost twice the height of the few newer two story
surrounding structures. The City of Naples has commercial building height restriction of 42 feet
regardless of the commercial use.
4. The petitioner has presented a number of area comparisons in their power point presentation. All
the comparisons were of "Commercial" use PUD in areas bordering Urban Golden Gate Estates
zoning. They wish to build a 208 unit apartment complex which is classified as a "Commercial Multi-
Family" PUD. There is a significant difference between the two types of occupancies within these
developments. Commercial use is for businesses with a set time of business type activity typically
between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm by a limited number of occupancies. A Commercial Multi-
Family development is a 24/7 hour operation, in this particular case it will be 208 households and all
the activities the members of those households bring to this neighbo rhood. Neither the county officials
or the property manager will have any ability whatsoever to restrict the activities or control the
negative impacts they will bring to the surrounding area.
5. The petitioner so far has offered no realistic or effective plans to shield Cherrywood Drive
residents from the significant negative impacts related to the construction activities, post construction
maintenance activities and the overwhelming presence of the over 200 additional households that will
be located less the 70 feet from Cherrywood Drive with approximately 800 feet of road frontage.
Cherrywood Dr. is a narrow unlit street with no sidewalks which could very easily become
overwhelmed with playing children, pedestrians and individuals walking their dogs and not picking up
after them.
Mr. Bronsdon
Stadium Naples 1997? NDN 2012 good read
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Sarina Francis
From:Linda Johnson <ldjinparadise@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 16, 2023 7:53 AM
To:Bill McDaniel; Burt.sanders@colliercountyfl.gov; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal;
Rick.locstro@colliercountyfl.gov; manager@seapointnc.com
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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My husband and I have been residents of Island Walk for 20 years. We chose to live there being it was in the quiet
outskirts of Naples. We are adamantly opposed in what is being proposed across the street from Island Walk. The
Ascend RPUD due to many reasons that a majority of the residents have brought to your attention. Heavy traffic, traffic
lights getting in and out of Island Walk totally impossible! There have already been way too many accidents because of
it. Let alone having a EMT station close by that would make it difficult for them to exit out of. There are so many reasons
not to change this zoning from single family residential.
I request that you please vote NO on ReZoning and NO to Ascend RPUD. We voted for you to stand up for us and NOT
the developers. They do NOT vote! There are other areas they can build. Don’t give in to them and their greed! Let
common sense Guide your decision!
Thank you for your time and support!
Linda and Kirk Johnson
5940 Jarvis Ln
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Sarina Francis
From:mccollum@zoominternet.net
Sent:Sunday, October 15, 2023 4:06 PM
To:manager@seapointnc.com; Rick.locstro@colliercountyfl.gov; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal;
Chris.hall@colliercountvfl.gov; Bill McDaniel
Cc:jaye; Ken Brown
Subject:in re: Ascend Naples RPUD- PL20220002908 and GMPA- PL20220003213
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Dear Commissioners;
My wife and I are residents of Island Walk and have lived there for nearly 5 years. We are strongly
opposed to the Ascend RPUD for the following reasons:
1 - Traffic lights at Logan Blvd & Island Walk are not synchronized which causes traffic back up in
front of Island Walk.
2 - The proposed re-zoning breaks the existing contract with residents in the urban estates..
3 - We would expect that service workers are looking for affordable homes to purchase, not
apartments to rent.
4 - The environmental destruction of the current preserve and the consequent impact this
development will have on endangered species would be irreparable.
5 - Ascend apartments could eventually use Island Walk's traffic lights causing further traffic delays at
Island Walk.
6 - Changing the Land Development Code violates our and other resident's rights.
7 - Two-story apartments will be seen from the road, and with no vegetation shielding their view will
make an eyesore at the south end of the Island Walk property.
8 - Road improvement U-turn & storm water runoff would pollute the carefully maintained Island Walk
lakes.
9 - Ascend RPUD is not "cohesive" with it's single-family home neighbors.
10 - Ascend apartments will increase noise pollution, night-time lighting ambiance, introduce greater
traffic hazards.
11 - Ascend apartments are not affordable but merely temporarily "attainable" since service workers
cannot afford the rents.
And most importantly:
12 - The additional population can certainly be expected to increase traffic accidents in vicinity and
crime within the community of Island Walk, which will greatly add to civic maintenance expenses and
have significant negative impact on the quality of life and property values in this part of Naples.
While we cannot say for certain how the majority of the Island Walk community and the other nearby
gated communities are reacting to this proposal, based on conversations with our neighbors, we
would expect that the majority of Island Walk residents & homeowners are against the Ascend
project.
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Therefore:
We respectfully request that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO approval of Ascend RPUD.
Our expectations are that the commissioners will stand up for us, your constituents, and NOT the
developers.
In next year's re-election, developers do not vote, BUT WE SURE DO!
Sincerely,
Jaye & Robin McCollum
4017 Trinidad Way
Naples, FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:Anne Golino <agolino9098@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, October 15, 2023 8:53 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:ASCEND RPUD
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I am writing to you to vote NO on the proposed Ascend community. My name is Anne Golino and I live in Island walk.
The majority of our residents are against this project, Service workers are looking for "attainable" homes to purchase,
not rent.
The traffic currently is terrible on Vanderbilt Beach Road. With Portofino adding new condos next door, Vanderbilt
Reserve continues to build,
Sonoma Oaks also building new units, our neighborhood is already overgrown. We cannot afford or want additional
congestion.
Please stand with the residents and not the developers on this project.
Thank you
Anne Golino
3839 Valentia Way
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From:Marilyn Wahl-Walker <wahlwalker@gmail.com>
Sent:Saturday, October 14, 2023 5:20 PM
To:Rick.locstro@colliercountyfl.gov; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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Dear Commissioners,
I am a resident of Island Walk and lived here for 6 years . I am greatly opposed to the Ascend RPUD for the following
reasons:
We moved to Island Walk to get away from all the traffic and noise of Immokalee Road to enjoy the peace and quiet of
Island Walk. Adding more traffic to Vanderbilt Beach Road is dangerous and disruptive to our single family
neighborhood and displacing more wildlife in the undeveloped areas across the street.
Affordable or "attainable" housing is a great idea as it is much needed by service workers, but they are looking for
homes to purchase not apartments to rent.
I hope you will consider the concerns of our neighbors and rethink this bad decision.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Walker
4028 Trinidad Way,
Island Walk
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Sarina Francis
From:Keith Page <keithpage1029@gmail.com>
Sent:Saturday, October 14, 2023 3:23 PM
To:Bill McDaniel; burtsanders@colliercounty.go; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal;
rick.lacastro@colliercountyfl.gov
Subject:Please don’t support CIG’s Ascend apartment development
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As a Collier County Taxpayer I DO NOT support the proposed CIG Ascend proposal, and request that you fight it as our
representatives.
This is not a good idea on many levels and will cause great and unnecessary problems. Dense building at this location
will cause massive traffic problems in an area that is already struggling. We definitely don’t need another Immockalee
bottle neck on Vanderbilt road, and that is exactly what will happen.
I left Chicago to escape gridlock and Mis-planning of home density and certainly don’t want to have this happening
further in the North Naples area.
There are much better options for this property and I request that you explore those options.
Sincerely,
Keith Page
5296 Hawkesbury Way
Naples
312-636-5239
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From:GEORGE TERZICK <gterzick@comcast.net>
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Dear Mr. Commissioners;
I am a resident of Island Walk and have lived here full time for 20 years. I am definitely opposed to
Ascend Naples RPUD for the following reasons:
!. Current traffic conditions between the hours of 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM going
west are intolerable and the same conditions from 3PM - 6Pm going east are the
same.
2. There have also been several accidents not only with cars, but with large
pay loader trucks. At least one causing the death of one of our residents
. Recently there was a 5 car accident in front of our gate. Putting this will make it
much worse and more dangerous.
3. The majority of our residents are 65 and older.
4. This will impact our EMS Station at the corner of Vanderbilt Beach Rd and
Logan. This is an extremely EMS Station House.
5. There are substantially a large numbers of bike riders use Vanderbilt Beach RD
and Exit and Enter Island Walk.
I request that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO approval of the Ascend RPUD. I would expect
the commissioners to stand up for us and your constituents and not the developers. In next year's re-
election, developers do not vote, but we do!
Sincerely,
Jo-Ann & George Terzick
2968 Gilford Way
Naples, FL 34119
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Subject:AscendNaples RPUD-PL20220002908
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To the Commissioners:
I am a resident of Island Walk and have lived here six years. I vehemently oppose Ascend RPUD for the following
reasons.
The purpose of the project is to change the zoning designation from Estates to Planned Unit Development. The
rezone breaks the existing contract with residents in the urban estates. This will pave the way for other developers to
obtain PUDs under the guise of “ attainable “ housing.
Ascend RPUD is not cohesive with its single-family home neighbors.
It will greatly impact traffic on Vanderbilt Beach Road. They were 47 traffic accidents in the area of w here this is to be
built on Vanderbilt Beach Road last year without all the added traffic congestion. Traffic lights at Island Walk and Logan
Boulevard are not synchronized, and traffic will back up.
Taking the average service worker’s salary into consideration, these apartments are not attainable or affordable for
many of them.
Please VOTE NO on the rezoning and NO on approval of the Ascend RPUD. Developers do not vote. Residents do.
Sincerely,
Jerrylee Milavsky
5316Hawkesbury Way
Naples, Fl. 34119
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From:Susan <sconotr@yahoo.com>
Sent:Thursday, October 12, 2023 7:40 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Vote "NO" re: Ascend Naples RPUD PL20220002908 and GMPA PL 20220003213
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Dear Commissioner Kowal,
We are residents of Island Walk and have lived here for nearly five years. We are greatly dismayed about the proposed
Ascend RPUD for the following reasons:
The area of land proposed for development is for residential property; not commercial real estate.
The traffic congestion on Vanderbilt Beach Road will exponentially increase volume causing increased hazard.
Development in the proposed plans will cause ecological disruption to the landscape and wildlife.
We request that you vote,”NO” on the rezoning and “NO” on the approval of Ascend RPUD. It is our hope that hear the
concerns of your constituents.
Sincerely
Susan and John Condi
2979 Gilford Way
Naples, FL 34119
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From:Darlene White <darlene.e.menoni@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, October 12, 2023 4:42 PM
To:Bill McDaniel
Cc:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 & GMPA-PL20220003213
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I am a resident of Island Walk and I have lived there for 5 years. I am greatly opposed to the
Ascend RPUD and GMPA for the following reasons:
--Traffic back up on Vanderbilt in front of Island Walk causes back up inside Island Walk. and long
delays. The Ascend apartments will definitely affect Island Walk.
--The rezone breaks the existing contract with residents in the urban estates.
Changing of the Land Development Code violates resident's rights.
--I truly believe the service workers would want affordable homes and not apartments. Especially if
they have families. The Ascend apartments are not affordable -yes attainable, but most service
workers cannot afford the rents.
---Environmental issues: destruction of the preserve and animal life.
(against what the President is always talking about)
---Road improvement U-turn & stormwater runoff may pollute the many Island Walk lakes. This will
cause more maintenance and an HOA increase.
Will you pay for it?
---Increase noise lights, traffic, crime and traffic accidents in our area.
COMMENTS:
LOOK WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO 951 BETWEEN RADIO ROAD AND DAVIS..
IT LOOKS HORRIBLE--LIKE PRISON CELLS.
LOOK WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO 41 & DAVIS, 41 AND GOODLETT--JUST HORRIBLE. YOU
ARE ALL RESPONSIBLE!
OVERGROWTH IS EVERYWHERE IN NAPLES--WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO THE BEAUTY THAT
WAS ONCE NAPLES. IT HAS TO STOP. IF YOU KEEP BUILDING-MORE PEOPLE WILL COME
AND BRING OTHER PROBLEMS. LEAVE NAPLES ALONE.
I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS GROWTH
AND CHANGE IN NAPLES.
"DEVELOPERS MONEY IS NOT WORTH CHANGING NAPLES".
I request that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO approval of Ascend RPUD.
I expect the commissioners to stand up for us and not the developers.
REMEMBER, WE THE PEOPLE VOTE FOR YOU!
Sincerely,
Darlene E. White
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Naples, FL 34119
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From:Gaye <tawney4696@comcast.net>
Sent:Thursday, October 12, 2023 3:11 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD- PL20220002908 and GMPA PL20220003213
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Dear Commissioner Kowal,
I have been a resident of Island Walk for 22 years and I am writing to implore you to vote against the proposed re-zoning
for and construction of Ascend Naples.
My reasons for this are as follows:
- Traffic on Vanderbilt Road is already highly congested during the hours of 7 to 9:30 am going west and between
4 and 6 pm going east. It is my understanding that residents of Ascend would have to go across 3 lanes of traffic
and make a U-turn to go west on Vanderbilt. If coming from the east, they would have to make a U-turn at the
light to get into their home. Accidents waiting to happen!
- These apartments are not affordable, attainable or desirable at the prices quoted. Would you like to live in a
400 sq foot box? Most teachers, fireman, EMTs and nurses have families and cannot afford more than the
proposed studio or 1 bedroom at most. Putting the words affordable and attainable on this project is a
farce. Developers are the only ones benefitting from these projects!
- Golden Gate Estates is one of the few areas left for wildlife to live . Because of all the construction in Collier
County we are facing more incidents of bears, deer, and coyotes coming into communities, even walking down
5th Avenue and getting on boats. Birds are not returning to communities which were once teeming with them.
- The homeowners in this area purchased their lots and built their homes with the understanding that it would
remain residential zoning with houses on 2+ acre lots. How will this effect their property value as well as Island
Walk’s? Will noise and lighting from this complex disturb the peace and quiet of the people and animals living
in this area?
Please take these issues into consideration when casting your vote, I know I will!
Sincerely,
Gaye Tawney
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From:Bruce Reid <bar@bruceareid.com>
Sent:Thursday, October 12, 2023 2:22 PM
To:Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Rick LoCastro
Cc:Aixa Capizzi; Louise Jarvis
Subject:RPUD-PL20220002908 AND GMPA PL 2020003213
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Collier County FL
Board of Commissioners:
C. Schumacher
R. LoCastro
B. Saunders, Esq
W. McDaniel
D. Kowal
C. Hall
Dear Commissioners:
This email is to note my opposiƟon to the proposed spot zoning applicaƟon and related maƩers, capƟoned above (aka
Ascend at Vanderbilt Beach Road). I believe the Plan Commission has let the Board of Commissioners down by has Ɵly
sending you an inadequately considered but precedent-seƫng peƟƟon, in effect making it your job to do their job.
My main objecƟons fall into three categories:
A. Process and possible legal exposure: This is a spot rezoning. Spot rezonings oŌen lead to lawsuits and not only
from immediate neighbors but also from investors whose commercially zoned land is being rendered less
valuable by the domino effect that follows spot rezoning, thus reducing the scarcity of that commercially valued
land. Presumably if lawsuits follow, Collier County tax payers bear the cost. Do you have a wriƩen opinion from
expert land use Counsel that this rezoning will survive a court challenge? Will you secure a credit-worthy
indemnity from the developer and/or its affiliates to reimburse legal costs defending this rezoning that would
otherwise fall on the tax payers?
B. Failure to plan: Affordable and/or aƩainable housing is an issue in many US jurisdicƟons. There are plenty of
examples of thoughƞul soluƟons craŌed by other communiƟes – but it takes leadership and Ɵme to evolve a
plan with community support and apply zoning in the appropriate area. Most housing advocates argue in favor
of sites with the highest available walk scores for high density uses, so that residents so can accomplish errands
and entertainment/dining without driving (or, in the case of the current applica Ɵon, school-age kids having to
cross a major arterial to get to a sandwich shop.) The capƟoned site has a walk score of 0 (Zero). (Even Joliet
State PenitenƟary in Illinois has higher score, and its residents don’t get out much.) This applicaƟon is baffling
because in the immediate area there is land suitable for higher density housing requiring no (or only minor)
zoning variances, close to grocery, dining, medical and other day-to-day services. Look at the area at Immokalee
and Collier for example. What if, for example, the Plan Commission had approached Pulte and offered Pulte at
Sonoma Oaks (amenity adjacent) the same deal the peƟƟoner seeks on Vanderbilt Beach Road (no walkable
ameniƟes)?
C. Deal Specific: If it is true that, aŌer a set period, any aƩainable units have not leased then they revert to market
rate. The Plan Commission made much of the need for this aƩainable housing as reason to abandon the plan
and current zoning. So, why does the developer get rewarded for miscalculaƟng demand (or not trying to lease
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the lower rent units)? If the foregoing is true, why isn’t the deal that the developer must forever disgorge to a
County housing fund the excess profit generated at market rate vs. a Ʃainable? Without that protecƟon for the
County, there is good chance that Collier County will become an MBA case study, and not in a good way.
This email is from me in my personal capacity (as a new resident of Florida) and not on behalf of any professional real
estate organizaƟons I represent or that I am affiliated with.
Thank you for your aƩenƟon,
Bruce A. Reid
5180 Inagua Way
Naples FL 34119.
847.530.8910 m
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From:M. Rouleau <mmrinflorida@hotmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, October 12, 2023 11:49 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples development
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As a resident of Island Walk, I am urging you to vote no on the Ascend development. Firstly, I find it unbelievable
that teachers or firefighters will be able to afford these rents. Especially with such small apartments only fit for 1.
That is not attainable housing.
Secondly, as an Island Walk resident for 16 years, the traffic increase in North Naples has been nothing but
remarkable. Between the unopened development on Vanderbilt Way and increase in commercial development, the
real estate development on Vanderbilt Beach east of 951, the diverting traffic from the parking lot that’s become
Immokalee Road due to further development in the estates, this situation will only worsen.
Lastly, in the last about 5 years since the expansion of development to our east, I’m having a very difficult time
getting cell service at my house. My phone often won’t ring and my vendors complain they have a difficult time
getting internet service as well. Is the infrastructure ready for more customers?
Please consider a NO vote on this development. Thank you.
Michelle Rouleau
5484 Freeport Lane
Island Walk
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From:Dorothy Evans <dte34119@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, October 12, 2023 11:48 AM
To:Dan Kowal
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Good afternoon Dan,
I am a resident of Logan Woods, and I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed "Ascend Naples"
apartments. We built a house on Cherry Wood Dr. over 32 years ago so that we could raise our family in a neighborhood
of homes with acreage and retire in the same community.
I want to tell you about Logan Woods. We are not undeveloped land, we are a COMMUNITY where most of us know our
neighbors and watch out for each other. We have had community events like block parties, annual Christmas Caroling
Hayrides, and most recently, we coordinated trick or treating in our rural community to promote family involvement.
Logan Woods is included in the Golden Gate Estates Area Master Plan. This plan was adopted in 1991, and has survived
many amendments in the following years, most recently 2019. The reason your predecessors created this Plan was to
protect the areas and maintain their character, while still acknowledging there would be a need for different uses in
certain areas of the Estates, and those were identified. I live on Cherry Wood Drive, it is NOT one of those areas. These
proposed apartments would literally be built in the middle of our street, in an already established LOW DENSITY
residential neighborhood.
There are already SO MANY “luxury” apartments either finishing being built or approved in our area, so it makes zero
sense to change laws/rules to accommodate this one!
Common sense would dictate that it is obvious this proposed project does not fit into the Master Plan. It goes against
EVERY goal and initiative that was implemented.
Please use your common sense and authority as OUR representative to vote no on October 24th.
Thank you,
--
Dorothy Tydings-Evans
239.253.8784
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From:Cindy Duk <dukcindy@yahoo.com>
Sent:Thursday, October 12, 2023 10:16 AM
To:Cindy Duk
Subject:Ascend Naples RUPD- PL20220002908 & GMPA -PL20220003213
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Commissioner, October 12, 2023
I am a resident of Island Walk on Vanderbilt Beach Road and have lived here for
22 years. I am greatly opposed to the Ascend RPUD for the following reasons:
1) ResidenƟal Housing Zone – We purchased our year-round home here
because of the original zoning. We did not want to be near any major
commercial or large communiƟes due to traffic, noise and personal safety.
2) Safety – With an increase in traffic it will become more difficult to drive in
and out of our community. This may also impact First Responders ge ƫng in
and out of the community as well. More traffic can lead to more traffic
accidents. With an aging community this is a major concern.
3) Urban Sprawl – With yet another clearing of 17.5 acres it will destroy more
wildlife and where are they relocate to? Birds and animals are important to
our ecosystem and our quality of life here in Southwest Florida.
4) Property Values/Taxes – The addiƟon of 208 apartments will have a greater
impact on our current infrastructure. If we need to build more (ex. schools)
our taxes will go up, but the value of our property will drop as it will become
a less desirable neighborhood.
I request that your vote NO on the re-zoning and NO approval of the Ascend
RPUD. I hope all the commissioners stand up for the residents in this community as
we are your constituents, and we are communicating our needs to you. Please be
aware, your decision on this topic will influence my decision to continue my
support of your re-election.
Thank you,
Cynthia Duk
4428 PrescoƩ
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Lane Naples, FL 34119
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From:jsegerdahl <jsegerdahl@aol.com>
Sent:Thursday, October 12, 2023 8:54 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Logan Woods Zoning Changes
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Commissioner,
I am a resident of Logan Woods and urge you to vote NO on any changes to current zoning for my neighborhood. Ours
is one of the few areas where the best of all worlds comes together…close to everything and large, wooded properties.
As you know, once changes are made allowing higher density, the door will be opened and impossible to ever close
again. Please stand with the hundreds of families living in Logan Woods to keep this prized area of Naples rural by
voting NO.
Thank you,
Jack Segerdahl
Sycamore Dr.
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From:Eileen Pearson <eileen.pearson9@icloud.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 11, 2023 8:19 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:County Commissioners - Rezoning Final Approval - Ascend Naples Development
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Attention: Dan Kowal, Collier County Commissioner,
The CIG’s Ascend apartment development proposal on 17.5 acres of
land situated on the South side of Vanderbilt Beach Rd. just west of Palm
Royale Cemetery will have many detremental ramifications to the
established residential neighborhoods on Vanderbilt Beach Rd.
As a Collier County registered voter, I am oppose d to the rezoning for this
development for the following reasons:
1. Incalculable traffic congestion 7AM - 9AM and 3PM - 6PM prime drive
time for workers and residents.
This will contribute to many unnecessary and avoidable traffic
accidents due to congestion and lack of traffic control that will ensue.
2. Devastating environmental impact to natural habitat and
water retention and runoff pollution to nearby lakes.
3. Over building of high density residential sites on limited land zoned for
commercial development only as intended.
In summary, I trust that reason, integrity, property owner rights to a safe
well designed neighborhood will prevail over special investor interests to
build apartment units not suitable to the environment or area proposed.
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4. A NO vote for this rezoning from commercial to residential would be
the voice of reason. I appeal to you in the best interest of the established
neighborhoods on Vanderbilt Beach Road.
Respectfully,
Henry and Eileen Pearson
Island Walk Community
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From:Luisa Guasco <happyguasco@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 11, 2023 5:16 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Request to vote NO on re-zoning and NO on the approval of Ascend RPUD
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Dear Commissioner Kowal,
I am writing to request that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO on the approval of Ascend RPUD. I attended an Island
Walk Town Hall meeting yesterday evening and was disappointed you weren't able to make it. Hopefully, we can
reschedule.
My family has lived in Naples, FL for 25+ years. My father was the first one to move to Island Walk, and I remember him
telling all of us, "It's a beautiful residential area with a cemetery across the street. The cemetery guarantees that this
area will stay a residential area." My father had witnessed many commercial properties - - shopping centers and tall
buildings being built in Naples. He wanted us to move to a development that wouldn’t be affected by commercial
zoning - - increased traffic, adverse change in property taxes/values, etc. Having said all of this, I would hate to see our
portion of Vanderbilt Beach Road change because of a developer’s request to re-zone our residential area.
The only reason to re-zone is to generate revenue for this developer. I see no reason to support this developer’s
request. I know many of my neighbors feel the same way I do, and plan on writing to you as well. I hope you will
support your constituents and vote NO.
I've reviewed the proposed rents and unit sizes and do not believe that they are in fact affordable/attainable for
teachers, fire fighters, etc. Their salaries cannot support those rents. Therefore, I do believe categorizing this
development as affordable/attainable is a misconception. What happens when they can't rent the units to the
appropriate people?
Additionally, I understand that there was a traffic study conducted between 5 and 7 am. I would argue that the time
period is not a viable time period. The traffic study should have been a start time of 8:30/9 am or the end of the
day. Most of us are still sleeping between 5 and 7 am. That was a wasted exercise unless they were looking to just
check off a box that would favor the developer.
Thanks for taking the time to read my email and for your time and efforts in this matter.
Sincerely,
Luisa Guasco
4616 Navassa Lane
Naples, FL 34119
203.610.1172
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From:Melody Klein - Keller Williams <shoresofnaples@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 11, 2023 4:47 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples project
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Good afternoon,
I am a resident of Logan Woods, and am writing to express my opposition to the proposed "Ascend Naples" apartments.
I have lived in Naples (and surrounding cities) since I was 9 months old, I was born in Dunedin, FL in 1966. My husband
has lived here since 1976. We moved to Logan Woods, with our now 3 grown daughters, 10 years ago. You can say we
have seen LOTS of change and growth to our once small fishing village, Naples, FL. My husband is a GC, and I am a
Realtor, so we do benefit from that growth. One thing I've said to future buyers and residents is that Collier County has
been able to manage the explosive growth over the last 40 years. I no longer feel confident in that statement.
I want to tell you about Logan Woods. We are not undeveloped land, we are a COMMUNITY. Just because we don't have
an HOA, a gate with a guard, or a six foot wall/fence, we are still an established community, with low density rules and
zoning regulations that all property owners have had to follow. I run the Logan Woods Residents Facebook page, I send
out a printed newsletter, we have had community events like a block party, annual Christmas Caroling Hayrides, and
most recently, we coordinated trick or treating in our rural community to promote family involvement.
Logan Woods is included in the Golden Gate Estates Area Master Plan. This plan was adopted in 1991, and has survived
many amendments in the following years, most recently 2019. The reason your predecessors created this Plan was to
protect the areas and maintain their character, while still acknowledging there would be a need for different uses in
certain areas of the Estates, and those were identified. I live on Cherry Wood Drive, it is NOT one of those areas. These
proposed apartments would literally be built in the middle of our street, in an already established LOW DENSITY
residential neighborhood.
Common sense would dictate that it is obvious this proposed project does not fit into the Master Plan. It goes against
EVERY goal and initiative that was implemented.
Please use your common sense and authority as OUR representatives to vote no on October 24th.
Thank you,
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239-633-2895
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From:Hijaco <hijaco@aol.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 11, 2023 2:06 PM
To:manager@seapointnc.com; Rick.locsro@colliercounty.gov; Burt.saunders@collierfl.gov;
Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Cc:hiannmck@aol.com
Subject:RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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Gentlemen;
I am a resident of Island Walk and have lived here for 17 years. I am greatly opposed to the Ascend
RPUD for the following reasons:
1) Ascend apartments will increase traffic more than what has been stated, during AM rush
hours 7:30 to 9:00.
2) Increased traffic accidents when making u-turns at already high traffic points..
3) Most service workers will not be able to afford the rents as larger apartments are beyond their
means considering most are married and have families or plan to have them.
4) Changing the Land Development Code violates residents rights
5) Rezoning will open the door to further rezoning along and in the area near Vanderbilt Beach Rd.
changing the atmosphere of the area & creating more traffic jams, accidents.
The zoning codes were created to be followed and only changed to meet the needs of the area when
no alternatives are available.
I ask you to vote NO on the rezoning and the approval of Ascend RPUD and I appreciate your
consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
John McKeon
3085 Futuna Lane Naples, Fl. 34119
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From:Aloysius Colligan <afcolligan@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 11, 2023 11:39 AM
To:Rick.locstro@colliercountyfl.gov; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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We are residents of Island Walk who are opposed to the Ascend RPUD. We hereby request that you vote NO on the re-
zoning and NO approval of Ascend RPUD. We trust that you, as our commissioners stand up for us, your constituents
and NOT the developers. In next year's re-election, developers do not vote, BUT WE SURE DO! Thank you, Al and Eva
Colligan, 2921 Gilford Way, Naples, Fl.
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From:Pamela Hinds <pizzazz246@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 11, 2023 11:28 AM
To:Dan Kowal; Chris Hall; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Fwd: Ascend Naples RPU/D-PL20220002908 GMPA-{:20220003213
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From: pizzazz246@gmail.com
Date: October 10, 2023 at 8:40:19 PM EDT
To: Rick.locstro@colliercountyfl.gov, Burt.saunders@colliercoun, Bill.McDaniel@collier, Dan.Kowal@co,
Chris.hall@coll
Subject: Ascend Naples RPU/D-PL20220002908 GMPA-{:20220003213
Dear Commissioner:
We are residents of Island Walk and have lived here for 1 year. We are greatly opposed to Ascend RPUD
for the following reasons:
1. It has been determined that these apartments are not in any way attainable housing. You know
the salaries of teachers, policeman and firefighters. Supposing they have a family, how are they
to afford a 2 bedroom apartment? So they are not attainable housing. You are not fooling
anyone.
2. The traffic on Vanderbilt road will cause accidents and horrendous traffic. The study that was
conducted was taken at 5 am to 7 am. Please take a study from 7 am to 9 am for actual data.
3. Can the Vineyards elementary school handle more children, with the shortage of teachers who
cannot afford to rent those apartments?
4. We did not move here to encounter this type of negative growth.
We request that you vote NO on the re-zoning and approval of Ascend RPUD. I would expect the
commissioners to stand up for us, your constituents and NOT the developers. In next year’s re-election,
developers do not vote, BUT WE SURE DO!
Sincerely,
Pamela and Scott Hinds
Island Walk Community
5325 Guadeloupe Way
Naples, FL, 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:TRAVIS PITTMAN <tpittman4787@comcast.net>
Sent:Wednesday, October 11, 2023 11:07 AM
To:Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Rick LoCastro; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Ascend Development
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Mark Twain: Nobody likes a change except a wet baby? Not really!
I have only heard the negative side of the argument and most of the items presented are very typical
and alarming.
You appear to be in favor of spot zoning.
The road usage analysis used the time period 5 - 7 AM
Your idea of affordable/attainable housing is the size of a two car garage.
Just starting to get the facts, but it does not look good.
IW resident: Travis Pittman
239-450-2250
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Sarina Francis
From:David Andreoni <darkstar26@outlook.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 11, 2023 9:03 AM
To:David Andreoni; Dan Kowal
Subject:Urging you to vote NO on Ascend RPUD
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Commissioner Kowal,
I am a resident of Island Walk, having just relocated to Naples this summer. My wife and I chose this
north Naples area and specifically the Island Walk community for its quality of life, low density and
rural environment.
I am greatly opposed to the Ascend RPUD as I strongly believe that it will have a negative effect on
this community. This development will dramatically increase traffic along Vanderbilt, eliminate
pristine forest area and wildlife and absolutely disrupt the rural flavor of the Logan Woods,
Goldengate Estates and Island Walk communities.
I have attended several town meetings to educate myself on this issue with my neighbors. I truly
believe that the very premise of this development being 'attainable' housing is flawed. This high rent,
high density development is not a sound solution.
I respectfully request that you vote NO on this re-zoning request and deny approval of the Ascend
RPUD.
As a new neighbor, and new constituent I am sure you value input from the communities which you
serve.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Respectfully,
David Andreoni
David Andreoni
5433 Guadeloupe Way
Naples, Fl 34119
re: Ascend Naples RPUD - PL20220002908
GMPA-PL202200033213
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Sarina Francis
From:karenhar07@aol.com
Sent:Wednesday, October 11, 2023 7:55 AM
To:rick.locstro@colliercountyfl.gov; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal;
chrishall@colliercountyfl.gov
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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Dear Mr. Commissioners, As a 20 year long resident of Collier county, I beg you to please vote NO on
allowing Ascend to develop the land on Vanderbilt Beach Road near the cemetery, across from Island
Walk. This is not affordable housing, and it would set a terrible precedent in spot zoning. The residents ....
and long time residents of Golden Gate Estates will be greatly affected by this . Please I am begging to listen to
the residents and vote NO. These developers do not have the Estates' residents best interest at
heart.. Sincerely, Karen Harrison 4311 Redonda Lane , Naples Fl 34119.
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Sarina Francis
From:amancari <amancari@optonline.net>
Sent:Tuesday, October 10, 2023 1:06 PM
To:Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD---PL20220002908 and GMPA-- PL20220003213
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Dear Board Members:
We own a home in Island Walk and spend many months every winter in Florida.
Since we began coming to Naples in 2004, the population has swelled to unsustainable levels.
The additional 208 units that is being proposed for Vanderbilt Beach Rd will create additional stress on resources
and introduce traffic nightmares which will overwhelm commuters during morning and afternoon rush hours.
Although we need more affordable housing for workers in Naples, Vanderbilt Beach Road is already overbuild and
overcrowded.
Please find other locations to build as we are vehemently against this proposal.
Respectfully,
Tony and Margie Mancari
Island Walk Residents
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Sarina Francis
From:barbara mount kornek <jerseygirlbek@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 10, 2023 11:31 AM
To:Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal
Subject:new communities on Vanderbilt Beach Road
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Dear Commissioners-
I find it hard to believe that these two new communities are going to be approved. I live in Village Walk and the
morning traffic is horrendous! Our roads are already congested and now with the addition of the cars coming out of
these communities will be unbearable. I believe another traffic study should be done. Please take into account that
there will be more traffic once vanderbilt goes further past greyhawk - this probably was never taken into
consideration.Also once vanderbilt is completed out to golden gate
the traffic that normally uses pine ridge will use Vanderbilt - please consider this if a new traffic study is done.
In addition to this, we are having a new rescue station built at vanderbilt and 0ches. This will delay their response time
also.
Thank you for looking into this. I look forward to hearing from you.
Barbara Kornek
3216 Benicia Ct
Naples, FL 34109
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Sarina Francis
From:Robert Coll <rjc7424@aol.com>
Sent:Saturday, October 7, 2023 12:44 PM
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel; GEORGE TERZICK
Subject:Re: CIG'sAscend apartment development
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The IIG Ascend project is but a furher insult to an already over burdened trafficf prob
October 6, 2023 at 05:03:44 PM EDT, GEORGE TERZICK <gterzick@comcast.net> wrote:
My name is George Terzick, I have been a full time resident of Collier county for over 20 years and
coming here for over 40 years. I live in Island Walk and I've seen the growth and expansion of
Vanderbilt Beach Road over the past 20 years.
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Between the hours of 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM Vanderbilt
Beach Road is a parking lot. Also getting out of Island Walk during those hours can take up to 20
minutes. There have been several accidents as well as fatalities at the traffic light in front of Island
Walk.I implore you to reconsider building the CIG's Ascend Apartments.
George H Terzick
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Sarina Francis
From:GEORGE TERZICK <gterzick@comcast.net>
Sent:Friday, October 6, 2023 5:04 PM
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:CIG'sAscend apartment development
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My name is George Terzick, I have been a full time resident of Collier county for over 20 years and
coming here for over 40 years. I live in Island Walk and I've seen the growth and expansion of
Vanderbilt Beach Road over the past 20 years.
Between the hours of 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM Vanderbilt
Beach Road is a parking lot. Also getting out of Island Walk during those hours can take up to 20
minutes. There have been several accidents as well as fatalities at the traffic light in front of Island
Walk.I implore you to reconsider building the CIG's Ascend Apartments.
George H Terzick
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Sarina Francis
From:Amy Kurtz <wazupaim@gmail.com>
Sent:Friday, October 6, 2023 1:33 PM
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Ascend Naples
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October 6, 2023
Ascend Naples (GMAP) & (PUDZ)
PL20220003213 & PL20220002908
Dear Commissioner:
By now you are probably aware of a commercial rental complex, Ascend Naples, proposed to be
built between Vanderbilt Beach Rd. and Cherry Wood Drive. As a homeowner on Cherry Wood
Dr., in Golden Gate Estates, for nearly 35 years, it is shocking that this is even a conside ration
with the density rules pertaining to GGE. 208 dwellings would be backed up to the middle area
of the street. This is probably the most non-cohesive amendment and rezone to hit Collier County.
The caveat to approve this dense, mixed-use sub-distric t, is its affordable housing component of
71 apartments. We, on Cherry Wood and nearby areas, are for affordable housing, or “attainable”
in this instance. These few units are just not worth the massive changes in density and impacts to
the surroundings. The project is inconsistent with several goals and objectives in the GGAMP
and the Urban GGE Sub-Element and recent restudy. The petitioner took a calculated risk to
purchase this lower-priced and incompatibly zoned property, with the intent that Collier County
would allow their project. That is quite presumptuous!
The petitioner has been downplaying that the development is even in GGE. They mention
Vanderbilt Road, east of Logan Blvd., but rarely mentions Cherry Wood Drive in GGE. Even our
hearing notice from the county does not mention Cherry Wood Dr. They continue to state that
this 208-unit, commercial apartment complex, with 30 TIMES the allowable density, will be
“compatible with and complimentary to the surroundings”. To say the very least, this is an
outlandish statement. We care for and enjoy our cohesive community. We paid more to live
closer to town and enjoy the surrounding acreage and privacy that Logan Woods affords. It is not
judicious to infiltrate the unique character embraced by so many to garner a few rentals and help
fill Collier County’s AH quotas and tax revenues. It creates mistrust that those empowered will
undo the provision for “protection of the rural character of Golden Gate Estates.”
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Our Cherry Wood Drive area already has a built environment that is serving the community. We
have EMS Station 76 on the corner of Logan and VBR, a massive pump station on the northside
of Cherry Wood and the 24+ acre Palm Royale Cemetery. (which came in under AG zoning) Our
community has already been impacted, as you can see.
It seems as though Collier County’s planning strategy is to infill available lots along arterial
roadways with commercial apartments and businesses. This 17.5 acres could easily be retained
within the GGAMP’s low-density character and be subdivided into 7 Estate lots for 7 compatible
homes, as intended. Possibly, a change for a few more than the allowed, 1:2.25 acres, could be
considered. The nearly 15 acres of excessive land clearing on these Cherry Wood parcels, and the
additional population of well over 400, plus pets and noise, would forever change the quality of
life for all living here, not to mention the many forms of native wildlife inhabiting this property.
Ascend is not a compatible land use within GGE.
We hope you will look beyond the scope of the petitioner’s two pluses… “Attainable housing”
and location fronting VBR, and conclude that this 17.5 acres along the middle of a GGE road, is
too incohesive within this location. Besides radically impinging on our neighborho od, it will set
a new precedent for further spot zoning throughout our county. This incompatible project,
redesignating the subject property from Estates to an Urban Mixed Use District, disregards the
GMP, the GGAMP, The Collier County LDC, The Urban GGE Restudy, the amendments to the
GGE Sub-Element and Future Land Use Map and Map series and the wishes of all the residents
of Cherry Wood Drive. This disparity should lead you to conclude that this is the wrong place to
build high-density. We urge you to oppose the Ascend Naples comprehensive plan amendment
and rezoning.
Sincerely,
Amy Kurtz
4860 Cherry Wood Drive
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Sarina Francis
From:KImberly Reed <kim@reedpropertymgmt.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 4, 2023 9:04 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:cherry wood Vanderbilt apartments.
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I am writing to you in regard to the building of over 200 units between Vanderbilt and Cherry Wood Dr.
While I am all for more affordable housing in Naples, especially for our veterans, nurses, police, fireman,
elderly, etc. I do not feel this area is the right spot. We are an area of golden gate estates with single
family homes, beautiful, wooded areas and amazing wildlife. Across the street from us is Island Walk
which is full of single-story villas. Now they want to build luxury apartments, which is what they are with
30% going to our essential services community. Keep in mind if they do not rent them in 90 days to these
groups, they can rent them to anyone. Please ask yourself this, would you pay $1700 per month for a
studio which is roughly 500 sq ft. Does that really sound affordable to you? I have worked in the housing
market for over 35 years to include multifamily and would champion any cause for affordable housing
that does not go against the beauty of what we have or any other neighborhood similar to ours. Even one
of the planning committee members felt this was the wrong place and it does not fit, it will stick out like a
sore thumb.
Also, right now when I leave and need to pick up one of my employees from 951 and Vanderbilt it literally
takes me 30 minutes to go from 951 to Logan with the current out of season traffic. Now let's add season
and roughly 400 more people living in this small area is already congested. It is also my understanding
they will need to cross three lanes of traffic to make a u turn. I am sure you can see the danger with this
plan.
Finally, another wonderful benefit of living in our home is having a septic and well. I have great water
which i know most may not be able to say but what will the additional run off do to my well. We already
flooded the street with heavy rains, tropical storms and hurricanes. A week after Irma and our street we re
still flooded. Now add their runoff, with fertilizer and everything else and my water is at a high risk of
contamination that could make me and my family ill.
I am not saying no to affordable housing though I think the word affordable is up to interpretation. I am
saying it does not fit within the current footprint of our community. I moved here 20 years ago and of all
the cities and towns I could choose from I chose Naples, Naples refused to conform to turning the city
into areas like Ft Myers, Naples minimized signage and growth to stay within a plan to keep our city
beautiful and not over run. By allowing this to happen here you are going against everything we stood for.
I speak to people every day about affordable housing and the income does not fit the rent. Most starting
pay is over the maximum income to qualify for the studio. Look at the numbers.
If you would like to meet to discuss this further, please let me know I am available and open.
Kimberly Reed
Broker/Owner
Reed Property Management
1016 Collier Center Way 204
158
Naples FL 34110
239-351-2880 (Office)
239-361-2088 (direct office line)
www.naplesrentals.net
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Sarina Francis
From:ms.dianaceleste <ms.dianaceleste@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 3, 2023 9:42 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Cc:Diane Oczkowski
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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This Ascend Naples RPUD is WRONG on all counts! It is HIGH DENSITY, it will cause more noise, light pollution, more crime, more
traffic, more traffic accidents, delay in ambulance trips, delay in evacuation during natural disasters; it’s not “cohesive” with it’s
neighbors, violates the rule of the GG Master Plan, the Growth Management Plan, future land use maps, etc. I can go on, but I hope
that you get the message. The MAJORITY of Island Walk residents are AGAINST this project! You commissioners should NOT go
against your constituents who elected you. You’re supposed to serve your Collier County citizens NOT developers! It’s about
EMPATHY, not about the money you get from developers! You should CARE about Collier County workers and seniors having to wait
in bumper-to-bumper traffic trying to get to work, shopping or medical appointments. You should CARE about a senior having a heart
attack in the back of an ambulance which is delayed getting him to the hospital because of bumper-to-bumper traffic. You should
CARE about Collier residents being stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic trying to evacuate from a natural disaster such as a major
flooding or a hurricane. The American people are fed up with self-serving politicians. The only way to get rid of them is to keep voting
them out. So Commissioners, I am watching all of your votes on the above High Density project and if Mr. Burt Saunders,(who is in my
District), or the other commissioners, do not vote NO on this Ascend PUD, then I pledge to NOT VOTE for Mr. Saunders when he runs
for re-election next year. Also, I’ll tell my friends not to vote for Mr. LoCastro and McDaniel if they run again next year. So please listen
to and respect the wishes of your constituents because you need our votes!
Sincerely,
Diane Oczkowski
4708 Ossabaw Way
Naples, Fl 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:Alex K <kissen_a@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 3, 2023 5:42 PM
To:Burt Saunders
Cc:Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Letter Rezoning Meeting
Attachments:To The Honorable District Representative (2)(1).docx
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To The Honorable District Representative:
We are writing to you in regards of the proposal to be voted on October 24, 2023 for the 2 new developments proposed on
Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples. The new housing will have 358 units in total.
Our family has property in Naples in Vanderbilt Beach Road corridor from 2012. We have lived here permanently for almost 5
years. Over this period of, the traffic on Vanderbilt Beach Road has changed drastically for the worse. Formerly a quiet road, it has
become like an industrial road or Manhattan type street. The morning and evening commute is very busy, even during the
summertime off-season when schools are closed and snowbirds are gone. During winter season, the traffic is heavy all day long. The
intersection of Vanderbilt Beach Road and Livingston Road is particularly busy and has become dangerous. The same conditions
exist at other intersections long Vanderbilt Beach Road. Also, Vanderbilt Beach Road reduces to a two-lane road West of Airport
Pulling to Rt 41.
The traffic is not our only concern. The proposed number of rental units require other supportive infrastructures that need to be
addressed. Most important is a school. The addition of 358 proposed units could potentially add 400-500 new students at existing
schools. Will this require additional classrooms, teachers, custodians, equipment, Sheriff deputy monitoring, buses, etc? While the
proposed development would create a larger tax paying base, will it even come close to covering the increased costs? Will this
translates into higher taxes being assessed against existing residents?
Our surrounding infrastructure, such as stores, restaurants, patron parking, etc. in the general vicinity of these proposed new
developments are already at maximum capacity. EMS services will require more time to reach people in need and navigating the
troublesome traffic that currently exists is already a serious problem without the addition of these two new developments. The
developers are naturally interested in building new units and generating profits. But they or Collier County government should be
responsible for building the infrastructure to serve those communities first, and not at the expense of existing residents.
Our family requests that the Council address these issues prior to any decision to approve these unsustainable and unwanted
projects. The Council represents the interests of the voters and rezoning is definitely NOT in the interest of the citizens of this area.
Respectfully,
Kisenishsky family:
Olga, Alexander, Elizabeth.
3231 Benicia Ct., Naples, Fl 34109
Phone 239-451-4641
Ref:
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Units to be built: 208
Ascend Naples, a proposed multifamily rental community located on Vanderbilt Beach Road, just east of Logan Boulevard, in
the urban Golden Gate Estates.
Units to be built: 150
Vanderbilt Beach Rd and Livingston Rd
Mattson at Vanderbilt Residential Subdistrict Growth Management Plan Amendment (GMPA)
Petition Number: PL20220001010 and
Mattson at Vanderbilt Residential Planned Unit Development (RPUD) Rezone
Petition Number: PL20220001011
Word document attached with the same context.
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Sarina Francis
From:mailagent@thesoftedge.com on behalf of Cristian Forgaciu
<mailagent@thesoftedge.com>
Sent:Sunday, October 1, 2023 12:02 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Support workforce housing and approve Ascend Naples
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Dear Commissioner:
I support CIG Communities' request to build Ascend Naples, a multi-family rental community on Vanderbilt Beach Road,
just east of Logan Boulevard. This project will help address Collier County's workforce housing concerns, while
supporting the long-term needs of our community for years to come.
I believe all areas of the county, including in the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to provide more
affordable housing alternative for those who work nearby. Ascend Naples accomplishes that by not only creating high-
quality, affordable housing options for Collier's workforce, but also supporting the long-term housing needs of the
community.
Thank you -
Cristian Forgaciu
132 Bedzel Circle Apt 1213, Apt 1213
Naples, FL 34104-0502
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Sarina Francis
From:mailagent@thesoftedge.com on behalf of John Paalman
<mailagent@thesoftedge.com>
Sent:Friday, September 29, 2023 1:10 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Please approve Ascend Naples
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Dear Commissioner:
I support CIG Communities' request to build Ascend Naples, a multi-family rental community on Vanderbilt Beach Road,
just east of Logan Boulevard. This project will help address Collier County's workforce housing concerns, while
supporting the long-term needs of our community for years to come.
I believe all areas of the county, including in the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to provide more
affordable housing alternative for those who work nearby. Ascend Naples accomplishes that by not only creating high-
quality, affordable housing options for Collier's workforce, but also supporting the long-term housing needs of the
community.
Thank you -
John Paalman
25710 Hickory Blvd
Bonita Springs, FL 34134-3605
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Sarina Francis
From:Tanya Postnaya <tpostnaya@hotmail.com>
Sent:Friday, September 29, 2023 11:16 AM
To:Chris Hall
Cc:Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Rick LoCastro; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote scheduled on October 24, 2023 on the new projects to be built on Vanderbilt
Beach road: 208 Units and 150 Units - Naples, FL -
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The Honorable District Representative;
I am writing to you about the proposals to be voted-on in October 24, 202 3 for the two (2) new
development projects on Vanderbilt Beach Road in Naples. The documentation for both
projects are only about new units being built. But there is nothing in the proposal which
addresses additional students to be added to the schools.
The new housing will have 358 new units in total. New residents' children will enroll into the district’s
public schools.
That will increase the number of students in the local schools between 400 or even
500. Consequently, it will require the new classrooms, equipment, teachers and other facilities to
enable schools to provide education.
The other point: the existing traffic on the section of Vanderbilt Beach Road between Logan
Blvd and Livingston Road. The morning and evening commutes are already very busy even
during Summer ( off school/off-season) time. Also the same section of the Vanderbilt Beach
Road has many intersections and traffic lights already.
In addition to the schools overloading and additional traffic, my concern is with the new
development proposal of 150 units on the Vanderbilt Beach Road and Livingston Road. The
developer needs to build a back road from that community with the entrance from the
Livingston Road. The current proposal to have an entrance from the Vanderbilt Beach
Road. That will endanger the drivers on the Vanderbilt Beach Road and create more tensions
on that section of the road.
Overall: The developers are only interested to build the units and get their profits. Therefore
they build the affordable/luxury housing on the unsustainable infrastructure.
The builders need to have funds allocated and even build the infrastructure for the improvements
needed to support the additions of the new developments prior to starting their profitable projects.
I trust that council will address the issues with infrastructure prior to the approval of the
proposed projects. That will benefit the entire community including new residents.
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Thank you!
Sincerely,
Tatyana Postnaya
3214 Benicia Ct
Naples, FL 34109
Ref:
Units to be built: 208
Ascend Naples, a proposed multifamily rental community located on Vanderbilt Beach Road, just east of Logan Boulevard, in
the urban Golden Gate Estates.
Units to be built: 150
Vanderbilt Beach Rd and Livingston Rd
Mattson at Vanderbilt Residential Subdistrict Growth Management Plan Amendment (GMPA)
Petition Number: PL20220001010 and
Mattson at Vanderbilt Residential Planned Unit Development (RPUD) Rezone
Petition Number: PL20220001011
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Sarina Francis
From:canbria@aol.com
Sent:Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:11 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Oppose rezoning land use for Ascend
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Dear Sir,
Please deny the rezoning of our Golden Gate (Logan Woods) community. Ohio developers don't
need to use this parcel, there are plenty of other parcels that won't effect the integrity of our low
density, wooded community. I was born in Florida and lived in Naples for 40 years. We built our home
in the wooded area and kept the woods around us for the peace, the wildlife and to protect what little
bit of paradise that we could. Please, don't hurt us by siding with developers that don't even live here.
That could care less about Collier County (and they don't vote here). No need to rezone and set a
horrible precedent for our community. I say land speculation is a gamble and sometimes you lose. As
for the affordable housing part. I know two people that were in affordable housing, until the price went
up and up. Not affordable any longer. The builders will probably say it cost too much to build and they
can't honor the cheaper housing, or they'll wait a year and increase. Just so they can sway everyone
to think they are doing a noble thing. It's not noble, it's greed.
Respectfully,
Candy and Brian Strafford
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From:Lindsey Derence <lindseyderence@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, September 21, 2023 2:41 PM
To:SparrazzaRandy; VernonChristopher; manager@seapointnc.com; FryerEdwin;
KlucikRobert; SchmittJoseph; lockha@collierschools.com; chris.hall@colliercountyfl.com;
burt.saunders@colliercountyfl.com; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD - PL20220002908 AND GMPA - PL20220003213
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I ( and many of my neighbors in Island Walk) am adamantly opposed to this Apartment Development planned for
Vanderbilt Beach Rd. This development will strip down even more wooded area from the south side of Vanderbilt Beach
Rd., giving more wildlife nowhere to live. It will also greatly increase traffic on this section of Vanderbilt Beach Rd and
ruin the look of this residential area of the road.
Please DO NOT APPROVE this development.
Lindsey Derence
5796 Drummond Way
Naples FL. 34119
Angela Terenzo
5804 Drummond Way
Jamie Purnell
5792 Drummond Way
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Sarina Francis
From:Kim Cunningham <kcunningham16532@icloud.com>
Sent:Thursday, September 21, 2023 2:35 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:CIG Ascend
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Dear Dan,
As a resident of Naples, I am concerned about the out of control rezoning and resulting growth, specifically in the Collier
Rd/Vanderbilt Beach Rd. area.
I am specifically concerned about the CIG’s Ascend project on Vanderbilt Beach Rd.
This development will have a negative impact on many communities along Vanderbilt Beach Rd. The Ascend community
will create:
-added congestion
-overcrowding in understaffed schools
-increased automobile accidents
-increased danger to the Island Walk entrance -possible polluted storm water runoff -destruction of wildlife habitat
When is growth and rezoning in Naples going to stop? This once beautiful town is now out of control with excessive
traffic and building and a sickening loss of green space for wildlife. Will you be the person that puts a stop to what is
happening or will you be the person to sit back and be part of the problem?
Elizabeth and Matthew Cunningham
4820 Lasqueti Way
Naples, FL
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Sarina Francis
From:Nancy Bartenstein <nancybart1@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, September 21, 2023 11:41 AM
To:Rick LoCastro
Subject:Fwd: Ascend Naples RPUD and GMPA-PL20220003212
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Dear Sir.
As a resident of Island Walk for 20 years I have seen a big change in Vanderbilt Beach Rd.
and realize it is bound to happen. The traffic has gotten worse year after year with no end
in sight. While development is good, things are now getting out of hand. The proposed
new development situated on the south side of Vanderbilt Beach Rd. will definitely impact
our community. Will have the potential to direct polluted stormwater runoff into our lake system
as we already receive the runoff from other developments and have to clean it up with
no monetary help from them or the county.
Traffic will be a NIGHTMARE especially during morning and evening when people are
going to work and school. As I understand it, the "attainable units" will be ony of the few
208 proposed apartments. I am OPPOSED TO this project and ask you to vote NO.
Thank you, Nancy Bartenstein
3885 Valentia Way.......
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FANTASTIC!!!
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Sarina Francis
From:Taj <bigbadwolf1002@aol.com>
Sent:Thursday, September 21, 2023 10:39 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Re: Ascend Apartments vs Descending Quality of Life
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Good morning Mr. Kowal,
As a 25-year resident of the Island Walk community, I am
writing you to express my vehement opposition to the
Ascend Apartments' attempt to further the destruction of
the quality of life in the area.
This is a direct violation of the Master Plan implemented by
true visionaries and those who could draw a correlation
between the humanity pits of South Florida's coastal areas.
I would think it would be a priority of Collier County
Commissioners and Planners to safeguard and preserve the
quality of life of hardworking, tax paying residents.
I retired from a law enforcement road patrol career. I see
the emergency vehicles trying to enter and navigate through
traffic on VBR and it is a certainty response times will
degrade.
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Many of us will be unable to attend the hearing but will be
there in spirit stuck in rush hour traffic on VBR already
often becoming a parking lot.
The track record of Planners is not good. The almost
comical attempt at "concurrency" on Orange Blossom Trail
and the highly-opposed abomination of two big box stores
tragically placed on either side of I-75 at Immokalee Rd.
The beach has been surrendered to money and the
examples continue to mount. There is nothing virtuous
about cramming more people into an overburdened
infrastructure when a simple look on the map shows it will
be an insufferable choke point. Please do the right thing
and stop the madness.
Respectfully,
Steve Meholick
239 560-3090
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Sarina Francis
From:Alex Zusmanovich <alex9947@usa.com>
Sent:Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:04 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject: Rezoning Projects
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Hello Commissioner,
I am writing to you to inform you that as the resident of one of the communities on Vanderbilt Beach Road in Naples
,FL
I am OPPOSE Proposed Rezoning Projects:
Ascent Naples RPUD - PL20220002908 and
GMPA - PL20220003213
Sincerely
Alex
alex9947@usa.com
173
Sarina Francis
From:Linda <austinlinda@comcast.net>
Sent:Wednesday, September 20, 2023 11:02 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples - RPUD - PL20220002908 and GMPA - PL20220003213
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>
>>> My husband and I live in Islandwalk which is across the street from the above proposed project.
>>>
>>> We are asking you to vote NO on this project. Vanderbilt Beach Road is tremendously traffic heavy already. It will
definitely negatively impact the already heavy traffic in front of our community as this is a multi unit development.
>>>
>>> We don’t need any more runoff water into our lakes which already necessitate a lot of lake maintenance to keep
our lakes clean and healthy. Also, more water during hurricane season increases flooding risk to our community.
>>>
>>> We sure hate to see every piece of wooded land stripped for development. We are losing the beautiful Naples look
as we allow more developments on every piece of vacant land.
>>>
>>> Again, we are requesting you vote NO to this project.
>>>
>>> Respectfully,
>>> Marvin & Linda Austin
>>> Islandwalk
174
Sarina Francis
From:nick kouloheras <nkouloheras@msn.com>
Sent:Wednesday, September 20, 2023 9:17 PM
To:Rick LoCastro; Bill McDaniel; furt.sauders@colliercountyfl.gov; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Subject:Ascend Letter of Support
Attachments:Ascend Naples Letter of Support .pdf
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Please see attached.
Thank you.
Nick Kouloheras
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Sarina Francis
From:Georgia <georgiakats@comcast.net>
Sent:Wednesday, September 20, 2023 7:51 PM
To:Randy.Sparrrazza@colliercountyfl.gov; Christopher.Vernon@colliercountyfl.com;
manager@seapointnc.com; FryerEdwin; KlucikRobert; SheaPaul; SchmittJoseph;
lockha@collierschools.com; Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill
McDaniel
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CIG’s ASCEND APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT
Dear People, I am working with a new computer, so please bear with me.
It is very disheartening to know what is going on with this property. Naples is growing at a rapid rate without giving
thought to the people who have been here for years and whose beautiful communities will be overrun with very heavy
population.
Traffic is already a hugh issue. The congestion is overwhelming. What used to take 10 minutes drive time now takes 30
minutes, wasting gas and time.
How about the schools? They also will be overwhelmed with students.
How about getting a reasonable doctor’s appointment? Wait time now for an appointment is two months.
What about sewage, garbage and having enough clean water?
Etc., etc.
All you people think of is money, money, money.
Georgia Katsigianopoulos
Island Walk
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176
Sarina Francis
From:Ron Gunther <ron.gunther@premiersir.com>
Sent:Wednesday, September 20, 2023 4:26 PM
To:SparrazzaRandy; VernonChristopher; manager@seapointnc.com; FryerEdwin;
KlucikRobert; SheaPaul; SchmittJoseph; Lockha@colliercountyfl.gov
Cc:Rick LoCastro; Chris.hall@collierclountyfl.gov; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:RPUD PL2020002908 and GMPA PL20220003213
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We DO NOT WANT this project to be approved nor proceed ( Island Walk resident )
Ron Gunther
Sales Associate
Premier Sotheby's International Realty
325 Vanderbilt Beach Road| Naples, FL 34108
o 239.594.9494 | c 239.293.3179
ron.gunther@premiersir.com
premiersothebysrealty.com
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Sarina Francis
From:hventry@naples.net
Sent:Tuesday, September 19, 2023 10:25 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples Proposed Project
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Re: Ascend Naples
RPUD – PL20220002908
GMPA – PL20220003213
Collier County Commissioner Dan Kowal,
We live in the Island Walk community which is directly opposite the
proposed CIG’s Ascend apartment development on the South side of Vanderbilt
Beach Road just West of Palm Royale Cemetery.
We are very concerned about the proposed density of this project.
Vanderbilt Beach Road is already a busy highway and this development would
greatly increase the East-West traffic flow.
Also the 17½ acre project will have a direct negative impact on storm water
runoff into Island Walk. Our HOA has worked diligently to maintain our lakes and
keep them clean from pollution.
Affordable housing in Naples should be located further East and on a larger
plot of land for this 208-unit housing complex. This would allow for more green
space and less density.
We absolutely object to the rezoning and approval of this proposed project.
Please vote against it.
Sincerely,
Henry and Deirdre Ventry
4053 Trinidad Way
Naples, FL 34119
178
Sarina Francis
From:John Mazzella <jjmazze@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 19, 2023 4:08 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples proposed apartment development
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Dear Sir,
Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is John Mazzella and I have been a home owner in the IslandWalk
Community since 2006. Since that time the density of community development has continued unabated resulting in
significant heavy traffic even during “off season” and much worse “in season”. The proposed development referenced
above with only exacerbate this situation. Accordingly, I ask that you cast your vote against this proposal.
Sincerely,
John Mazzella
jjmazze@gmail.com
179
Sarina Francis
From:gabreag@aol.com
Sent:Tuesday, September 19, 2023 2:50 PM
To:Burtsaunders@colliercountyfl.gov; Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:District 3 - Naples, Fl 34119 - Also - Ascend Naples RPUD - PL20220002908 & GMPA -
PL20220003213
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Hi
With regards to all the zoning, re-zoning etc. in Collier County - including the above mentioned - I
definitely vote against this. Naples is changing too much too fast and not for the better.
I vehemently object to the approval of the proposed project.
Please give consideration to my request and thank you.
Geraldine Hooker
Islandwalk - Vanderbilt Bch Rd
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Sarina Francis
From:Windy Krystaszek <windy@csipc.net>
Sent:Tuesday, September 19, 2023 3:10 PM
To:manager@seapointnc.com; SparrazzaRandy; VernonChristopher;
EdwinFryer@colliercountyfl.gov; KlucikRobert; SheaPaul;
Joseph.Smitt@colliercountyfl.gov; Rick LoCastro; ChrisHall@colliercountyfl.gov; Dan
Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:STOP zoning change GGE request - Ascend Naples RPUD - PL20220002908 / GMPA -
PL20220003213
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Dear Planning Commission Members and Board of Collier Commissioners,
I hereby would like to express my strong opposiƟon to the proposed Ascend Naples Growth Management Plan
Amendment and Planned Unit Development Rezone to allow for a mulƟ-family rental community as proposed on
PL20220003213 and PL20220002908 for the land which current address is 5091 Cherry Wood Dr., Naples, FL 34119.
This proposed development is detrimental to the area. The addiƟon of this mulƟ-family rental community to the zone
where it is proposed will cause an increase in traffic for which the area is not ready; it will reduce our safety and well-
being; it will also cause problems with overpopula Ɵon in our schools and community services, which are already over-
capacity; it will destroy local wildlife and their habitat; and may lower the property values of exis Ɵng surrounding
properƟes.
I have confidence that the Planning Commission Members and the Board of Collier County Commissioners will take into
consideraƟon all the issues this development will bring to the area and will not approve the plan.
Thank you for your conƟnued service and support of our community.
Respecƞully,
Windy Krystaszek
330 27th ST NW, Naples, FL 34120
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Sarina Francis
From:purplelantanallc@gmail.com
Sent:Tuesday, September 19, 2023 1:17 PM
To:manager@seapointnc.com
Cc:SparrazzaRandy; VernonChristopher; EdwinFryer@colliercountyfl.gov; KlucikRobert;
SheaPaul; Joseph.Smitt@colliercountyfl.gov; Rick LoCastro;
ChrisHall@colliercountyfl.gov; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:NO GGE ZONING CHANGE
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Naples, Sept. 18th, 2023
Ascend Naples RPUD – PL20220002908
GMPA – PL20220003213
Dear Commission Member:
I am wriƟng to express my strong opposiƟon to the proposed
construcƟon of apartments development on the South side of
Vanderbilt Beach Road just west of Palm Royale Cemetery, in front of
Island Walk.
While the local community may be unable to prevent development, this
proposed development seems to be detrimental to the area. The addi Ɵon of
that many dwellings will cause traffic and safety problems, will increase even
more problems with schools that are already over-capacity, will destroy local
wildlife habitat, and potenƟally lower the property values of the exis Ɵng
community.
Wildlife is always observed in the area, and any development will destroy
their habitat. Any planned development of the property should consider the
conƟnuing impact on local wildlife habitat.
Property values are likely to go down in the area if it gets over-populated.
Thank you for your conƟnued service and support of our community.
Respecƞully,
Ana M Romero
Purple Lantana LLC MGRM
3610 Zanzibar Way
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Sarina Francis
From:elruth1@comcast.net
Sent:Tuesday, September 19, 2023 12:35 PM
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Ascend Naples apartments
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Gentlemen,
I write to you as a long term Collier resident who has seen the explosive development here
over the past 25 years. While I appreciate the need for more affordable housing, the
placement of this development opposite Island Walk is ill conceived.
Our Island Walk development recently spent a half million dollars to create a second exit on
Logan Boulevard to divert traffic from VBR. That effort will be negated by the increased traffic
created by this new development. In addiƟon to the widening and extension of VBR to
accommodate and create more traffic from the east, we also suffer from the increased traffic
caused by significant development on Immokalee Road, a good deal of which descends on VBR
to bypass the hellish backups on Immokalee.
I strongly urge you to vote against allowing this development to proceed. Enough is enough.
Respecƞully,
EllioƩ LeMoullec
5825 Drummond Way
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Sarina Francis
From:Ana Romero <contact@agentana.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 19, 2023 12:17 PM
To:manager@seapointnc.com
Cc:SparrazzaRandy; VernonChristopher; EdwinFryer@colliercountyfl.gov; KlucikRobert;
SheaPaul; Joseph.Smitt@colliercountyfl.gov; Rick LoCastro;
ChrisHall@colliercountyfl.gov; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:STOP ZONING CHANGE GGE request
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Naples, Sept. 18th, 2023
Ascend Naples RPUD – PL20220002908
GMPA – PL20220003213
Dear Commission Member:
I am wriƟng to express my strong opposiƟon to the proposed
construcƟon of apartments development on the South side of
Vanderbilt Beach Road just west of Palm Royale Cemetery, in front of
Island Walk.
While the local community may be unable to prevent development, this
proposed development seems to be detrimental to the area. The addi Ɵon of
that many dwellings will cause traffic and safety problems, will increase even
more problems with schools that are already over-capacity, will destroy local
wildlife habitat, and potenƟally lower the property values of the exis Ɵng
community.
Wildlife is always observed in the area, and any development will destroy
their habitat. Any planned development of the property should consider the
conƟnuing impact on local wildlife habitat.
Property values are likely to go down in the area if it gets over-populated.
Thank you for your conƟnued service and support of our community.
Respecƞully,
Ana Romero
3039 Ellice Way
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Sarina Francis
From:Hector J. Sanchez <hector.sanchez@centralwire.com>
Sent:Monday, September 18, 2023 11:03 AM
To:Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Rick LoCastro
Subject:Ascend Naples - Affordable Housing Project Support
Attachments:Ascend_Housing_Letter-Sept-2023.pdf
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Good morning Collier County Board of County Commissioners.
As the County conƟnues to review and evaluate Affordable Housing opportuniƟes, I wanted to share with you a leƩer in
support of Ascend Naples, as they conƟnue to pave the way forward to provide housing soluƟons at cost appropriate
ranges, so that we, as a county, can conƟnue to grow to our fullest potenƟal.
Thank you very much for your consideraƟon and support.
Hector J. Sanchez
Vice-President
Central Wire Group of Companies | Rope and Assemblies Division
Phone: 262-409-9877
Email: hector.sanchez@centralwire.com
Website: www.centralwire.com
All information contained herein is confidential and proprietary, and may not be disclosed without the permission of Central Wire
Group of Companies. Please notify sender if you received this message in error.
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Sarina Francis
From:mailagent@thesoftedge.com on behalf of Nes Piervil <mailagent@thesoftedge.com>
Sent:Monday, September 18, 2023 9:24 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Please approve Ascend Naples
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Dear Commissioner:
I'm writing to you today to encourage you to support Ascend Naples, a proposed multi-family rental community located
on Vanderbilt Beach Road, just east of Logan Boulevard. I strongly support this project and believe it will help address
Collier County's workforce housing concerns while supporting the long-term needs of our community.
I was raised in Naples and retuned to this city after my collegiate career. The toughest part has been finding affordable
housing as my salary has continued to grow. As my salary grows so does rent prices which makes it IMPOSSIBLE to save
or live comfortably. What Ascend Naples is doing should be a program most apartment complexes follows. This will
allow the working class access to affordable housing which will allow us to spend money in Naples. This could possibly
stop us from relying just on travelers/ tourist for money.
All areas of our county, including the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to provide more affordable
housing alternatives for those who work nearby. Ascend Naples does this by providing housing options for current and
future residents at a wide variety of income levels. CIG Communities has also shown its dedication to expanding
affordable options, committing that 30% of the units will be income-restricted for a period of 30 years.
Please approve this important community project.
Thank you -
Nes Piervil
164 ospreys landing
Naples, FL 34104-6630
186
Sarina Francis
From:Peter RP <pradypentek@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, September 18, 2023 9:24 AM
To:SparrazzaRandy; VernonChristopher; manager@seapointnc.com; FryerEdwin;
KlucikRobert; SheaPaul; SchmittJoseph; lockha@collierschools.com; Rick LoCastro; Chris
Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; billmcdaniel@colliercountyfl.com
Subject:Ascen Naples RPUD - PL20220002908 and GMPA - PL20220003213
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Dear Board of Collier County Commissioners and Collier County Planning Commission Members,
My name is Peter Rady-Pentek and I moved to Island Walk HOA in Naples in June 2023. I love Naples and Collier County
and hope to spend the rest of my life here.
I have been told that there will be apartment developments just south of Island Walk and west of Palm Royale
Cemetery. This development has many members of our community worried and may alter the beauty of our
neighborhood. I will list my concerns:
1. The traffic on Vanderbilt in the morning and the afternoon rush hour is congested and it is getting worse. New
development will make the situation difficult for the current residents and lead to other issues such as accidents, road
rage, etc. The left turn into Island Walk will be even more difficult.
2. Vanderbilt is a beautiful stretch of road that in my opinion is nicer than Immokalee. The new developments will
replace green space with unwanted apartments. In addition, we will upset the environment such as wildlife and water
supply.
3. My family moved to Naples from a once beautiful community of Ahwatukee (suburb of Phoenix, Arizona). In a short
period of time (5 to 10 years) we saw Ahwatukee go from an idyllic middle-class neighborhood (once rated as a top 10
community in the United States) to a community filled with traffic, drugs and crime. It is the opinion of many that the
changes to the neighborhood stemmed directly from the government's housing policies. There were no winners as
lower income families live now in an identical situation as before. Since we moved to Naples in June, we have had
friends leave Ahwatukee for Venice and St. Augustine, Florida.
I love Naples. This is a great city. It is my feeling that some Board and Commission members may have fled their old
neighborhoods because of traffic, crime, drugs, etc. Please help keep our neighborhood the amazing community that it
is now.
Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Peter Rady-Pentek
480-300-1377
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Sarina Francis
From:mailagent@thesoftedge.com on behalf of Kendra Morancy
<mailagent@thesoftedge.com>
Sent:Monday, September 18, 2023 9:12 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Support workforce housing and approve Ascend Naples
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Dear Commissioner:
I support CIG Communities' request to build Ascend Naples, a multi-family rental community on Vanderbilt Beach Road,
just east of Logan Boulevard. This project will help address Collier County's workforce housing concerns, while
supporting the long-term needs of our community for years to come.
I believe all areas of the county, including in the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to provide more
affordable housing alternative for those who work nearby. Ascend Naples accomplishes that by not only creating high-
quality, affordable housing options for Collier's workforce, but also supporting the long-term housing needs of the
community.
Thank you -
Kendra Morancy
4221 Pearl Harbor Dr
Naples, FL 34112-3709
188
Sarina Francis
From:mailagent@thesoftedge.com on behalf of Allisa Pipes <mailagent@thesoftedge.com>
Sent:Monday, September 18, 2023 9:06 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:I support Ascend Naples!
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Dear Commissioner:
I'm writing to express my strong support for Ascend Naples, a proposed multi-family rental community located on
Vanderbilt Beach Road, just east of Logan Boulevard. I'm confident this project will help address Collier County's
workforce housing concerns, while supporting the long-term housing needs of our community.
I also believe all areas of the county, including the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to provide
affordable housing opportunities. Ascend Naples accomplishes this by not only creating high-quality, affordable housing
options for Collier County's workforce, but also by supporting the long-term housing needs of the community at a wide
variety of income levels.
Please approve this important community project.
Thank you -
Allisa Pipes
3240 Bermuda Isle Circle, 919A
Naples, FL 34109-3215
189
Sarina Francis
From:Carol Griffin <cargriff4@aol.com>
Sent:Sunday, September 17, 2023 7:56 PM
To:Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; SparrazzaRandy; manager@seapointnc.com; KlucikRobert;
SheaPaul; SchmittJoseph; lockha@collierschools.com; Rick LoCastro; Dan Kowal;
FryerEdwin; Chris Hall; VernonChristopher
Cc:CAROL GRIFFIN; JACK
Subject:Ascend Naples Development
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September 17, 2023
Board of Collier County Commissioners and Planning Commission Members:
We are residents of Island Walk (IW) on Vanderbilt Beach Road (VBR).
The purpose of this communication is to let you know that we strenuously object to the plan to
construct a new development, Ascend Naples, across from our community!
- Having read the submitted traffic plan and learning that the entrance as well as the exit from that
development requires right turns only, as vehicles drive east on VBR to enter Ascend Naples, and as
vehicles exit from that development , must turn right onto VBR to head east! This situation would
then require vehicles driving west on VBR, and wanting to enter Ascend Naples, to make a U Turn at
the traffic light at the entrance to Island Walk. (IW) This creates a dangerous situation at our only
entrance to IW. Not only have there been fatal accidents at that intersection, but residents trying to
enter IW , from the east bound turning lane on VBR, will have low visibility of oncoming traffic, due to
traffic lined up in the west bound turning lane, making a U-Turn, to get into Ascend Naples. Keep in
mind that not only residents will be using that turning lane, but utility vehicles, service vehicles, large
trucks and city vehicles, will obstruct the view of residents trying to enter IW.
- Speaking of traffic, we have had to wait up to five minutes, even with a traffic light, to exit Island
Walk! There is so much traffic going west that it will backup and block our exit, when there is a red
light at Logan Blvd. We already expect more traffic on VBR since the construction east of Collier B lvd.
is creating three lanes of traffic each way.
- I also read, in the planning documents, that the developer is required to have 60% of the 17+ acres,
reserved as "open space". However the plot plan implicates that this regulation will not be upheld,
due to the number of housing units proposed! The apartments and the community center will occupy
approximately 58% of the land, so that only leaves 42% for open space?
- Next we question the change in zoning, placing multi family apartments in a location specifically
designed for single family homes! One wonders if the "mixed use" zoning will next allow a
McDonalds to be built on the other side of the cemetery! We do not want to replicate Immokalee
Road! This zoning is why many people chose to move to Golden Gate Estates!
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- Next, most if the apartment complexes in North Naples are only two stories high! These plans
include three stories in height! Thus, another eye sore, visible on VBR, where the planned units will
back up at that perimeter with little or no buffer!
- Finally, we question the impact on class sizes at our local schools.
- As our elected officials we ask that you consider the wishes of your constituents and refuse the
establishment of different zoning of the Estates!
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
John W. and Carol M. Griffin
4200 Redonda Lane
Naples, FL 34119
191
Sarina Francis
From:SEAN GRIFFIN <grifinphx@aol.com>
Sent:Sunday, September 17, 2023 5:38 PM
To:Rick LoCastro; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders; Chris Hall
Cc:SEAN GRIFFIN
Subject:Re: Opposition to Rezoning for RPUD on Vanderbuilt Beach Road
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Dear Commissioners,
As a resident of the Island Walk community in Collier County, I am writing to voice my opposition to
the proposed rezoning and development on Vanderbilt Beach Road (VBR) just east of Logan
Boulevard, for the Ascend Naples apartment complex.
The proposal to rezone this property presents the possibility of significant changes to a well-
established neighborhood. I am opposed to this rezoning based on the following:
This spot rezoning sets a negative precedent that any land can be rezoned even within an
established residential neighborhood. This sends the message that any home owner abutting VBR
faces the future risk of a neighbor selling their property for an urban mixed use district. I purchased a
home in Island Walk based on the surrounding residential neighborhoods. This proposed re-zoning
paves the way for another “Immokalee Road”.
The proposed development does not fit with the current environment and aesthetic as there are
no such developments in Golden Gate Estates facing VBR.
Based on the information available online in Exhibit A Ascend Naples RPUD, page 6, it does not
appear that the Open Space Requirement (60% of the 17.5 acres = 10.5 acres) is being met. The
Multi Family Use (9.9 acres) and Amenity Center (.33 acres) will consume 10.2 Acres or 58% of the
acreage. Per the document, Open space in the Site summary is calculated to be only 4.19 acres or
24% of the total property. As you can see there are misrepresentations in the analysis.
The current proposed exit and entrance on VBR for this community is dangerous and will lead to
accidents. This is due to the right turn only exit out of the complex and need to cut across 3 lanes of
traffic to make a U-turn to proceed West on VBR. This will further impact the light at Islandwalk as
the left-hand turning lane will be used as a U-turn to proceed Eastbound.
VBR is already scheduled for an increase in traffic due to the approved extension already
underway. This will add to the problem.
The addition of this community will not only result in traffic by residents of the apartment complex,
but it will increase other commercial traffic due to deliveries, maintenance, refuse disposal and
potential bussing to schools. All of this should be taken into consideration when assessing the
proposal.
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Individuals purchased homes in Golden Gate Estates due to the larger sized lots, quiet
neighborhood and abundant wildlife. This proposed development will have a negative impact on all
three resulting in a decrease in property values and demand to live in the neighborhood.
I am all in full support of building affordable housing for essential workers, however, it should be done
in a more appropriate location without the need to rezone residential property.
To honor the faith placed in you as elected representatives of the people, I urge you to reject this
rezoning request. As previously mentioned, the proposal to rezone and develop the property is
incompatible with the bordering neighborhoods that are all zoned as Residential. There are many
people that choose to move to Naples and Golden Gates Estates in particular as it affords a
community most cities do not have. This will send a direct message that Naples may not be the place
to move, which is the wrong message to be sending to future residents.
Sincerely,
Sean Griffin
4636 Navassa Ln
Naples, FL 34119
239-592-4193
Cc:
Rick Locastro
Chris Hall
Burt Saunders
Dan Kowal
Bill McDaniel
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Sarina Francis
From:Robert Coll <rjc7424@aol.com>
Sent:Sunday, September 17, 2023 4:56 PM
To:Rick LoCastro
Subject:Ascend Naples apt.development
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Dear Commissioner,
It is a present reality that Vanderbilt Beach Road is overcrowded and is a speedway. Taking these
realities into account I strongly request reconsideration of the Planned Unit Development Rezone.
In the event that the proposed development becomes a reality it would be a further insult to have an
entrance and exit on Vanderbilt Beach Road.
I strongly recommend that you veto this project.
Sincerely,
R.J. Coll
Island Walk
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Sarina Francis
From:Robin D <sendemail2robin@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, September 17, 2023 4:43 PM
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel; SparrazzaRandy;
VernonChristopher; manager@seapointnc.com; FryerEdwin; KlucikRobert; SheaPaul;
SchmittJoseph; lockha@collierschools.com
Subject:NO to rezoning for Ascend
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Dear County Commissioners and Planning Commission Members:
I have been a full-time IslandWalk homeowner/resident for 20 years.
I implore you to not rezone the land across from our community of 1,856 homes for any new configuration of anything
other than a single family home.
The traffic on Vanderbilt Beach Road is already very heavy and will only get worse when Vanderbilt Beach Road is
expanded to the east of us. We have already had fatal accidents at our traffic light. During morning rush hour, we can
barely get out because people try to beat the red light and block our path.
Please do not start rezoning in this area of Logan Woods and Golden Gate Estates. Keep the environment that
homeowners in this area purchased, enjoy and expect.
Thank you,
Robin DeMattia
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Sarina Francis
From:Paul Beirnes
Sent:Sunday, September 17, 2023 2:37 PM
Subject:TDC Meeting Agenda September 17, 2023
Good aŌernoon County Commissioners
As a courtesy each month I would like to copy you on the Tourist Development Council Agenda link where you will be
able to see and access any items, research as well as YTD performance that is presented within the monthly TDC
meeƟngs.
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Thank you for your support
Paul Beirnes
Executive Director
Naples, Marco Island and Everglades CVB
2660 N. Horseshoe Dr, #105
Naples, FL 34104
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From:sp <soellis49@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, September 17, 2023 11:01 AM
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:CIG'S Ascend apartment
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Gentlemen
The traffic nightmare on Vanderbilt beach road and lack of affordable housing are monumental challenges created by
past board decisions to allow too many gated communities throughout Collier County. There are simply not enough
roads and nowhere to create new roads. It was poor growth management and growth/development on steroids. I wish I
had the solution, adding this amount of development on Vanderbilt beach road will only add to the problem. Please
have a vision of what this road/area will look like if you approve this rezoning well after you are gone, this will be your
legacy. Please do not approve this rezoning request, please consider a development like habitat for humanity small
single family homes that will truly give a chance for a teachers/police fireman to own a home with less density. There
are other options, providing a 450 square foot apartment as affordable is not the answer. We can do better.
Respectfully
Scott Ellis
5610 Eleuthera way
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Sarina Francis
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Sent:Saturday, September 16, 2023 5:16 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Cc:Diane Oczkowski
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD
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9/15/23
In Re: Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and
GMPA-PL20220003213
This is my second email stating additional reasons why I am vehemently against the proposed Ascend RPUD:
The IslandWalk community has been around since 1998 and the long-time residents at IslandWalk have lot owner
rights that need to be respected, and that is their RIGHTS to have QUALITY OF LIFE; HEALTH & SAFETY along our roads;
SMOOTH & EFFICIENT TRAFFIC FLOW along our roads and MORE GREENSPACE between neighborhoods to encourage
“COHESIVENESS” of Communities in Collier County. The same is true for the neighbors on Cherry Wood Dr and Golden
Gates Estates residents who are also affected by this proposed project.
Emergency service ambulances, fire trucks, EMTs, etc., will be greatly delayed by the bumper-to-bumper, gridlocked
traffic on Vanderbilt Beach Rd and Immokalee Rds and this long delay can be a matter of life and death for Collier
residents living West of Collier Blvd.
Vanderbilt Beach Rd gets the overflow traffic now from Immokalee Rd because there is so much “at capacity” traffic
there, especially during rush hour morning and evenings (year round) and “in season”.
IslandWalk’s next-door neighbor to the east-The Falls of Portofino, is starting to build again and at build out will have
about 250 townhomes and 2 car garages and at least 250 or more vehicles driving onto Vanderbilt Beach Rd and nearby,
across the street from IslandWalk, is the proposed Ascend RPUD with 208 HIGH DENSITY apartments with at least 208
vehicles for a total of 450 vehicles or more that will directly be impacting traffic on Vanderbilt Beach Road and will
cause a crisis of traffic congestion in front of IslandWalk during rush hour, morning and evening throughout the year and
also especially “in season” during the winter months from November through April. We are over-saturated with PUDs on
this street and it’s unsustainable due to the heavy traffic already!
The study, “Towards Better Places” prepared in 2001 by Dover, Kohl & Partners emphasized that “the CHARACTER of
a place is determined by it’s public places”. And roads greatly affect COMMUNITY CHARACTER. Unfortunately, The
report stated that Collier County is unable to balance community CHARACTER with desired traffic MOBILITY.
The study indicated that Florida promised in the 1980s to avoid road congestion by enforcing a building permit
moratorium along a road that has reached it’s capacity. In this case, Vanderbilt Beach Rd has already reached it’s
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capacity and will be in crisis if Ascend RPUD is allowed to be built, so a building permit moratorium should be enforced
on Vanderbilt Beach Rd until the extension of Vanderbilt Beach Rd east of Collier Blvd is completed.And Ascend RPUD
re-zone should be denied and Ascend High Density apartments should be built in a location that is more appropriate for
it’s size.
The study further states that today in Collier County the physical form of new development …”will have serious long-
term consequences for mobility”. Collier County is now beginning to pay the price of the resulting DISCONTINUATION or
NON-COHESIVENESS of it’s road network that will ultimately limit residents’ ability to drive on UNCONGESTED roads. In
other words, traffic will be at a standstill with all these UNMANAGED collection of new “high density” developments! It
further states that “traffic has actually grown at a significantly faster rate than the population”.
The study stated that residential PUDs that are RE-ZONINGS should interconnect and be “COHESIVE” with adjoining
communities. The proposed Ascend RPUD “backends to
Cherry Wood Dr and it’s entrance faces Vanderbilt Beach Rd so it has NO “COHESIVENESS” or connection to the Cherry
Wood Dr neighborhood to the right and to the Cemetery to the left. It just does not fit in with it’s neighbors and is a sore
thumb that sticks out with 2 and 3 stories and few trees and does not belong in the area. It does not promote
COHESIVENESS OF COMMUNITY”. New development should be community building NOT community dividing! And
Growth should be RESPONSIBLE!
According to the study, congestion is defined as an unacceptable level of delay in travel time between a trip’s origin
and it’s destination. In accordance with State law, Collier County sets MINIMUM acceptable levels of service in it’s
Growth Management Plan and these levels should not be exceeded during the busiest part of winter season. If traffic
congestion on a road exceeds these levels at any time the “Concurrency” law requires the county to halt building
permits along that road until that road is improved. Collier County’s MINIMUM level is a “D” for most county roads
which means more traffic accidents and most drivers consider this level of service UNDESIRABLE. Florida’s
“Concurrency” law requires satisfactory level of service standards on every road at ALL times. Acceptable travel time
driving along two miles is 7 minutes/unacceptable travel time to drive two miles is 9 minutes. It takes me almost 15
minutes to drive from IslandWalk on Vanderbilt Beach Rd to Airport-Pulling Rd during morning rush hour! Florida’s
“Concurrency” approach ensures that road capacity keeps up with growth. However, Collier County in it’s Growth
Management Plan fails to widen roads until AFTER they reach full capacity. A REACTIVE response to crisis instead of a
PROACTIVE response. As a result, Collier County was not able to meet community demands for smooth and efficient
traffic movement during the winter seasons.
The study states that “traffic congestion is caused by growing population forced to use inadequate roads and is
aggravated by development patterns that require local residents to … drive long distances to meet everyday
needs”. The study found that almost all of the county’s commercial activity and jobs are found west of I-75. Also, when
roads are near capacity they promote URBAN SPRAWL which contributes to even greater traffic congestion on roads as
residents have to drive longer and further to get to work, shopping, recreation, etc.
According to the study, new developments have already negatively impacted natural habitats and water quality. The
study did a natural land assessment and found that Collier County needs to acquire, protect and/or restore large,
connective greenways for habitat protection.
Public green space is disappearing with the building of sports fields, commercial areas and building of new
developments. Every Collier County resident living in the urban areas west of collier blvd, according to the study, should
have a Neighborhood Park and/or green space within a 1/2 mile distance or 5 minute walk (considered easy walking
distance) from their home so neighbors can get together, and these parks promote a “COHESIVENESS” to our urban
communities by interconnecting adjoining neighborhoods (for QUALITY OF LIFE).
Finally, the study indicated that Collier County should enhance sub arterial connecting streets to prevent speeding.
The long distance between traffic lights on Vanderbilt Beach Rd encourages speeders to beat the red lights from Collier
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Blvd going west along Vanderbilt Beach Rd all the way to Airport-Pulling Rd. IslandWalk has had numerous collisions in
front of it’s entrance because of speeders and “red light runners”. More state troopers consistently stationed along
Vanderbilt Beach Rd, more traffic lights along this road and more synchronized traffic lights sensitive to heavy traffic
might slow down the speeders and reduce collisions. Both traffic lights at Logan Blvd and at the IslandWalk
entrance have to be synchronized so IslandWalk residents can get out of their main entrance during rush hour and “in
season”.
I hope Mr. Commissioners that you take all the above into account and vote NO on the Re-zone for Ascend RPUD and
make sure Ascend HIGH DENSITY RPUD is built in a more appropriate location like the abandoned golf course property
(which we don’t need) on Collier Blvd & Golden Gate Pkwy where they can have more green-space and be on the bus
route and near I-75.
Sincerely,
Diane Oczkowski
4708 Ossabaw Way
Naples, Fl 34119
(239)598-4708
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Sarina Francis
From:mailagent@thesoftedge.com on behalf of Susan Harris <mailagent@thesoftedge.com>
Sent:Friday, September 15, 2023 10:26 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:I support Ascend Naples!
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Dear Commissioner:
I support CIG Communities' request to build Ascend Naples, a multi-family rental community on Vanderbilt Beach Road,
just east of Logan Boulevard. This project will help address Collier County's workforce housing concerns, while
supporting the long-term needs of our community for years to come.
I believe all areas of the county, including in the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to provide more
affordable housing alternative for those who work nearby. Ascend Naples accomplishes that by not only creating high-
quality, affordable housing options for Collier's workforce, but also supporting the long-term housing needs of the
community.
Thank you -
Susan Harris
4005 Gulf Shore Boulevard N
Naples, FL 34103-2603
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Sarina Francis
From:mailagent@thesoftedge.com on behalf of Jolana Wyman
<mailagent@thesoftedge.com>
Sent:Thursday, September 14, 2023 6:18 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Support workforce housing and approve Ascend Naples
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Dear Commissioner:
I'm writing to you today to encourage you to support Ascend Naples, a proposed multi-family rental community located
on Vanderbilt Beach Road, just east of Logan Boulevard. I strongly support this project and believe it will help address
Collier County's workforce housing concerns while supporting the long-term needs of our community.
Relocated to Naples and feeling real discouraged about how I contribute immensely to the community but struggle to
find affording housing as a family of 3
All areas of our county, including the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to provide more affordable
housing alternatives for those who work nearby. Ascend Naples does this by providing housing options for current and
future residents at a wide variety of income levels. CIG Communities has also shown its dedication to expanding
affordable options, committing that 30% of the units will be income-restricted for a period of 30 years.
Please approve this important community project.
Thank you -
Jolana Wyman
6902 Wellington Dr
Naples, FL 34109-7208
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Sarina Francis
From:mailagent@thesoftedge.com on behalf of jdh@jerryhayneslegal.com
Sent:Thursday, September 14, 2023 6:14 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Please approve Ascend Naples
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Dear Commissioner:
I'm writing to you today to encourage you to support Ascend Naples, a proposed multi-family rental community located
on Vanderbilt Beach Road, just east of Logan Boulevard. I strongly support this project and believe it will help address
Collier County's workforce housing concerns while supporting the long-term needs of our community.
All areas of our county, including the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to provide more affordable
housing alternatives for those who work nearby. Ascend Naples does this by providing housing options for current and
future residents at a wide variety of income levels. CIG Communities has also shown its dedication to expanding
affordable options, committing that 30% of the units will be income-restricted for a period of 30 years.
Please approve this important community project.
Thank you -
JERRY HAYNES
4850 Tamiami Trail N Suite 301
Naples, FL 34103-3034
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Sarina Francis
From:Jessica Hoover <jessica@SWFLINC.COM>
Sent:Wednesday, September 13, 2023 4:24 PM
To:Jessica Hoover
Subject:Support for Ascend Naples Multi-Family Development
Attachments:Ascend Naples Letter of Support.pdf
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Hello,
Please find the aƩached document as a leƩer of support for an upcoming agenda item on 9/22/2023.
JESSICA HOOVER
Vice President
SWFL Inc.
Phone: 239-992-2943
Email: Jessica@SWFLinc.com
Web: SWFLinc.com
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Sarina Francis
From:Diane Peterson <aarnieri@aol.com>
Sent:Wednesday, September 13, 2023 2:49 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Cc:Anthony Arnieri
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD - PL20220002908 and GMPA - PL20220003213
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We respectfully oppose the above CIG's Ascend apartment development and that you VOTE
NAY.
Developers from Ohio are attempting to amend the county’s Growth Management Plan and are
concurrently seeking a Rezone for 17.5 acres in Golden Gate Estates for 208 High-density
residential apartments.
(PL20220003213 & PL20220002908)
This will have a major impact on the neighborhood, environment, traffic and
compatibility of the surrounding areas including Cherry Wood Drive, Island Walk, Vanderbilt
Beach Road, Collier Blvd. and Logan Blvd. Traffic routing in front of the Island Walk
Community, will create traffic and safety issues. The approval of this amendment and
rezoning, in the MIDDLE of an Estates neighborhood, will lead to further
amendments and more spot-zoning for throughout our unique GG Estates community.
ISLAND WALK THANKS YOU!
2865 Hatteras Way
Naples FL 34119
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Sarina Francis
From:Wenrich, Valerie <wenriv@collierschools.com>
Sent:Wednesday, September 13, 2023 12:49 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Support for Essential Housing
Attachments:CCPS Kowal.pdf
Importance:High
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Please accept our leƩer of support aƩached.
Kindly,
Valerie
Valerie Wenrich
Chief Human Resources Officer
Collier County Public Schools
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Sarina Francis
From:Cari Jones <cjones@elephantcreativeco.com>
Sent:Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:26 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend Naples Project
Attachments:AscendLetter_Kowal.pdf
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Dear Commissioner Kowal,
Thank you for serving on the Collier County Board of Commissioners. I appreciate your commitment to our
community and its future.
As a Golden Gate Estates resident and an employer in Collier County, I am writing to express my
strong support for Ascend Naples, a proposed multi-family development located on Vanderbilt Beach Road,
just east of Logan Boulevard. This timely project is critically important to addressing Collier County’s workforce
housing concerns, while supporting the long-term housing needs of our community.
Like so many employers in Collier County, my company is currently being forced to grow our team using
remote talent because there is a severe lack of local mid-level talent—they simply can’t afford to live here. The
new Ascend Naples project brings hope to me and other employers that Collier County is taking workforce
housing seriously.
I was encouraged to learn that CIG Communities has set aside 30 percent of the proposed 208 units, 62 units,
for Collier County workers. Of those units, half will be for families making less than 80 percent of the area
median income (AMI), while the remaining units will be for residents making less than 100% of the AMI.
Situated within the urban Golden Gate Estates—near where I reside—Ascend Naples is conveniently located
near several employers, shopping centers, schools and other destinations.
I also strongly advocate for the proposed location on Vanderbilt Beach Road. As I understand, CIG
Communities has made it clear that they’re dedicated to being good neighbors, making a variety of
commitments designed to ensure Ascend Naples complements the surrounding neighborhood and has
minimal impact on nearby residents. Buildings will not exceed two stories. Undisturbed preserves will serve as
a natural buffer to nearby residents. Most importantly, access to the community will be limited to Vanderbilt
Beach Road, meaning there will be no traffic impact along Cherry Wood Drive.
I firmly believe all areas of the county, including the urban Golden Gate Estates, share a responsibility to
provide more affordable housing alternatives for those that work in proximity to this location. Ascend Naples
accomplishes that by not only creating high-quality, affordable housing options for Collier’s workforce, but also
supporting the long-term housing needs of the community at a wide variety of income levels.
Please approve CIG Communities’ applications for Ascend Naples, allowing this important community project
to move forward.
Cari L. Jones
President & Director of Brand Strategy
Elephant Creative Co., LLC
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From:Patrick Johns <patrickjohns54@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, September 11, 2023 2:01 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Fwd: Ascend apts
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I am against the ascend apts.
We are already too congested in all manners .
I am a voter and resident .
Patrick Johns (different person from my wife Tricia Johns)
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From:Patrick Johns <patrickjohns54@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, September 11, 2023 1:58 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Fwd: Ascend apts
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Ascent apts
I am against the ascend apts.
We are already too congested in all manners .
I am a voter and resident .
Patrick Johns (different person than my wife TRicia JOhns)
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From:Patricia Johns <triciajohns58@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, September 11, 2023 7:46 AM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Ascend apts
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I am against the ascend apts.
We are already too congested in all manners .
I am a voter and resident .
Tricia Johns
3743 Exuma way
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Sarina Francis
From:ms.dianaceleste <ms.dianaceleste@gmail.com>
Sent:Friday, September 8, 2023 11:05 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Cc:Diane Oczkowski
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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09/08/23
As a 22- year resident of Islandwalk, I vehemently oppose this RPUD Ascend Naples for the following reasons:
1). This RPUD will DESTROY the private, residential CHARACTER of Vanderbilt Beach Rd and also DESTROY the QUALITY OF
LIFE of tax-paying Islandwalk residents! We at IW are not so much against affordable housing-it’s the TRAFFIC CONGESTION it is
causing NOW from all this DENSE OVER-BUILDING so the majority of IW (1856 residents) are AGAINST Ascend Naples for this
reason. Vanderbilt Beach Rd is already OVER-SATURATED with highly populated Planned Unit Developments like the Vineyards,
Villagewalk, etc. We don’t need anymore! Our neighbor to the east of IW was Portofino which consisted of two-story townhouses
Portofino went bankrupt after 2008 and recently changed it’s name to “The Falls “ and is now building more townhouses which will add
to the already heavy traffic at IW’s traffic light. In season (December/January- April) traffic is congested on Vanderbilt Beach Rd during
morning (7-9 am) and evening (4-6 pm) rush hours on both sides of the rd! Traffic is at a stand still trying to get through the traffic lights.
SO FRUSTRATING AND AGGRAVATING! The traffic light At Logan Blvd is NOT COORDINATED with IW’s traffic light so in season
during morning rush hour, cars at IW are almost fifteen deep waiting to get out onto Vanderbilt Beach Rd. If Ascend Naples is built, it
will greatly add to IW’s traffic congestion on Vanderbilt Beach Rd. Quality of Life will suffer as well for the communities of the
Vineyards, Villagewalk, Wilshire Lakes, the Orchards, etc. as their entrances also face Vanderbilt Beach Rd. The transportation dept
should have traffic lights sync green all the way from Collier Blvd to Airport Rd during morning and evening rush hour so traffic moves
smoothly instead of stop & go at each traffic light! Traffic lights should be traffic sensitive and activate green when traffic is heavy along
Vanderbilt Beach Rd or Immokalee Rd, etc.during rush hour.
2). The RPUD Ascend will violate the HEALTH AND SAFETY of IW residents as the proposed exit out of Ascend Naples is a RIGHT
TURN ONLY which does not make sense and is unsafe because if Ascend residents want to drive WEST on Vanderbilt Beach Rd (to
work, go to dinner or show in downtown Naples, or the beach or Mercato) they have to obviously take a right outside their exit, going
EAST and UNSAFELY try to cross three or four heavily trafficked lanes to the nearest median U-Turn (at Pristine Dr, one mile east of
Islandwalk) then make the U-Turn against oncoming traffic, then race through IW’s traffic light to run the red light at Logan Blvd’s traffic
light. I saw a major rear ender accident at the Logan Blvd traffic light ( another red light runner on Vanderbilt Bch Rd). Also, in the last
few years we’ve had red-light running vehicles through our traffic light which killed two residents leaving our exit. IW recently has had a
five-car pile up in front of our entrance. One night, Vanderbilt Bch Rd was blocked off from Collier Blvd with barricades, emergency
vehicles, police, etc., and I had to detour to Immokalee Rd to get to IW. Most of the accident had been cleared except the totaled car
which was lying on it’s roof in front or our IW entrance. There will be more tragic traffic accidents on both sides of Vanderbilt Beach Rd
because of this absurdly proposed POOR LOCATION for Ascend Naples with the majority of it’s apartments (70%) being LUXURY
apartments and NOT affordable housing!
3). All these new residents at Ascend and The Falls will have a NEGATIVE IMPACT on our sewer, water use, pedestrian safety, our
lakes at IW, outdoor lights, schools, etc. With all this increased traffic, our fish-stocked beautiful lake that IW residents pay a lot in their
HOA dues to keep clean and healthy will become polluted from road runoff from the proposed expanded Vanderbilt Bch Rd during the
rainy season.
4). The beauty of our landscaped medians along our entrance to IW will be gone if Vanderbilt Bch Rd is widened to accomodate this
increased traffic. This affects IW’s Quality of Life.
5). Also, the Increased traffic on Vanderbilt Beach Rd will affect the QUALITY of LIFE of IW residents, the residents on Cherrywood
Dr and all the communities along Vanderbilt Beach Rd.
6). The CAT bus does not go down Vanderbilt Bch Rd; there is no bus stop at the proposed entrance to the Ascend PUD; there is NO
BUS STOP within walking distance to Ascend’s entrance and the majority of the proposed apartments (70%) are LUXURY apartments
at $3,000 or more per month to rent, so why is Ascend Naples’ Developer pushing the concept of Affordable Housing when it really is
NOT AFFORDABLE HOUSING! The CAT bus goes along Collier Blvd, Golden Gate Pkwy, Pine Ridge Rd, Immokalee Rd, etc., so put
affordable housing along the bus routes on these roads, NOT along Vanderbilt Bch Rd! The HUGE abandoned piece of Real Estate
(golf course and hotel) on the corner of Golden Gate Pkwy and Collier Blvd, also land along the stretch of Collier Blvd down to
Rattlesnake Hammock Rd could be used for Affordable Housing and they have bus stops along these routes so renters can opt to take
the bus to work instead of driving. It would help alleviate traffic and offset their high rents.
7). A problem not anticipated may be the number of residents living at Ascend (overcrowding) as a a result of the high rent. Are there
strict rules at Ascend Naples as to how many renters per apartment? Also, are there strict rules as to how many vehicles allowed per
apartment? Usually there are two persons living in an apartment (married couples, etc.) resulting in two vehicles per apartment. This
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means there could be over 400 cars entering and exiting the Ascend PUD at various times causing major traffic congestion along
Vanderbilt Bch Rd!
Collier residents only had one NIM meeting pertaining to the Ascend PUD and that was a disaster! Wrong meeting place, no
chairs, no lights, no access for disabled persons, exposure to mosquitoes, etc., and hardly anyone attended because it was poorly
advertised! Commissioners received many complaints about this NIM meeting and there were requests for another BETTER planned
NIM meeting but were refused another meeting. Now we are confronted suddenly with these two final hearings (while residents are
away up North) and without further input from IslandWalk and other Collier residents. Commissioners pushed through the high
density 336 Unit Affordable Housing on the corner of Airport Rd and Orange Blossom irregardless of the opposition from residents in
the communities along Orange Blossom Rd. They attended meetings, protested the HIGH DENSITY project with their signed petitions
and commissioners still approved that Affordable Housing. I thought that America is a Democracy, “of, for and by the people”! Instead
America and Collier County seems to be an AUTHORITARIAN PLUTOCRACY run by the wealthy and politicians, NOT by it’s
residents! Please prove me wrong that you do NOT listen to our concerns, that you do NOT care about our QUALITY OF LIFE here in
Naples! Please prove me wrong that Collier is no longer a beautiful area to live in and it is TRASHED by overbuilding and traffic
congestion and that YOU DON’T CARE! Please prove me wrong Mr. Commissioner AND SAY NO TO THIS ASCEND RPUD!
Sincerely,
Diane Oczkowski
4708 Ossabaw Way
Naples, Fl 34119
(239)598-4708
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Sarina Francis
From:kathy curatolo <curatolo.kathy@gmail.com>
Sent:Friday, September 8, 2023 3:25 PM
To:Rick LoCastro; Bill McDaniel; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Cc:Amy Patterson
Subject:Affordable Housing
Attachments:Ascend Naples Personal Letter of Support 090823.docx
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Please find attached letter of support for a project to come to the commission for your supportive vote. Thank you in
advance for your acknowledgement and consideration of my request for support of this project.
Sincerely,
Kathy Curatolo
22 year resident of Collier County
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From:Joyce Doering <joycedoering2247@gmail.com>
Sent:Friday, September 8, 2023 2:30 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Subject:Fwd: Ascend Naples (GMPA) & Ascend Naples (PUDZ)
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Re: Petition No: PL20220003213 & PL20220002908
Please consider my objection to the proposed Ascend Naples Project as described above.
Vanderbilt Beach Rd is so congested as is and building a rental property encompassing 208 units will greatly impact this
road and the Island Walk Community.
I strongly oppose this project. Please present this email at the scheduled meeting of 9/22/23 as I am not able to attend
but I'd like my voice heard. Thank you.
Joyce Doering
5799 Drummond Way
Naples, FL 34119
239-777-4546
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From:Mike Slattery <msslatt@yahoo.com>
Sent:Thursday, September 7, 2023 12:33 PM
To:burt.sanunders@colliercountyfl.gov; Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Cc:shawn.clem@audubon.org
Subject:Ascend Naples - Please Do Not let this happen!
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Commissioners,
I strongly urge you to reject the proposed Ascend Naples rezone project in Logan Woods. My residence is on Cherry
Wood Drive in Naples, FL, and it is adjacent to Vanderbilt Rd. I chose to live here so I could provide a peaceful residential
environment for my children. It is unthinkable that our neighborhood it part of a rezoning proposal, which would allow an
out-of-town developer to construct 208 apartments on our residential street, has even made it to a vote. How would you
feel if someone built 208 apartments right next to your home?
While I understand the pressing issue of affordable housing, I believe that Federal interest rate hikes will eventually
address this problem, and the proposed rezoning is not the appropriate solution. Allowing this development could
eventually force all Logan Woods residents to relocate to other areas.
Aside from the moral reasons against rezoning, you must also consider the environmental consequences. I have reviewed
the "third-party" environmental report that mentions the presence of numerous bald cypress trees but fails to acknowledge
their maturity as if they're all created equal. Just a few houses away from the development site, I have magnificent bald
cypress trees in my backyard that must be over 400 years old (see attached photo).
Every day, I witness a variety of wildlife, including hawks, bald eagles, bobcats, raccoons, deer, woodpeckers, and others,
congregating around these 400-year-old trees. It seems implausible to me that the Ascend development site, given its
proximity to my residence, would not also feature similarly mature bald cypress trees. Furthermore, it is intriguing that the
environmental report did not identify signs of the animals I listed across the 17-acre plot of land.
This situation underscores why it's essential not to disrupt the ecosystem, just as we are warned not to disturb
Grandfather Snook. Our understanding of the vital role these trees play in our environment is only the tip of the iceberg.
They purify the air, especially in light of increased traffic resulting from the Vanderbilt extension. They provide refuge for
wildlife as we encroach upon their habitats, and they contribute to noise reduction.
These trees have withstood 400 years of hurricanes. If you vote in favor of the Ascend project, it would signify approval of
destroying something older than four generations. Regardless of the amount of money allocated to conservation efforts,
you cannot replace something with such historical significance.
I implore you not to rezone Cherry Wood Drive and to halt the ASCEND project. Please consider the long-term impact on
our community and the invaluable natural heritage we stand to lose.
Sincerely,
Cherry Wood dr resident
Development - Ascend Naples - Ascend Naples | A Luxury Rental Community
Environment Impact Study - https://ascendnaples.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/14-Ascend-Naples-Environmental-
Data-AUG2022-PUDZ-1.pdf
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From:rmaxfield@tvsnaples.org on behalf of Dennis Chapman <dchapman@tvsnaples.org>
Sent:Thursday, September 7, 2023 7:35 AM
To:Rick LoCastro; Bill McDaniel; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Subject:Ascend Naples - Letter of Support
Attachments:Ascend Naples Letter of Support - 9_2023 County Commissioners.pdf
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Good morning, Collier County Commissioners,
Attached, please find my letter of support for the Ascend Naples development by CIG Communities.
With gratitude,
Dennis
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The Village School of Naples
6000 Goodlette-Frank Road
Naples, FL 34109
239-593-7686
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From:Donna M. Messer <dmc@carlryanassoc.com>
Sent:Wednesday, September 6, 2023 7:20 PM
To:Bill McDaniel; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro
Subject:Fwd: 9/22 Planning Commission Agenda Item on Workforce Housing
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Commissioners,
As you can see from my message to Chair Fryer below, I am a strong proponent of Ascend Naples, and I urge you to be
as well.
CIG Communities is committed to developing high-quality neighborhoods, It is the right location, and we can move
forward in yet another step to work towards solving our affordable workforce housing challenges.
In 2017 when the ULI study was done, I was a Collier Citizen's Council volunteer working with county staff and
researching affordable housing alternatives. Sad to say, we didn't jump on many of those alternatives quickly
enough. On the flip side, we are making progress, and with your support, Ascend Naples could be one of the success
stories.
Thank you for your time and attention to this most important matter,
Donna M. Messer
---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Donna M. Messer" <dmc@carlryanassoc.com>
To: "edwin.fryer@colliergov.net" <edwin.fryer@colliergov.net>
Date: 09/06/2023 6:38 PM
Subject: 9/22 Planning Commission Agenda Item on Workforce Housing
Commissioner Fryer,
I'm getting in touch to express my vigorous support of Ascend Naples, the proposed multi-family
development located on Vanderbilt Beach Road, just east of Logan Boulevard, in the urban Golden Gate
Estates. This project will help address our county's workforce housing challenges and support the long-
term housing needs of our community for years to come.
CIG Communities, I was thankful to learn, has set aside 30% of the proposed 208 units (62 units) for
Collier County workers. Of those 62 units, half will be for families making less than 80% of the area
median income (AMI), and the other half will be for residents making less than 100% of the AMI.
Conveniently located, Ascend Naples is near shopping centers, several employers, and other
destinations.
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Affordable workforce housing is critical to the lifeblood of our county and this crisis affects all who live
here, including those who don't need to worry about having access to it. While my family is incredibly
fortunate to own our own home, we depend on those who provide their talents and services, teach our
children, enforce our laws, staff our hospitals, share their hospitality, run our restaurants, and more.
Increased access to affordable housing will help our community retain talent and thrive. Many will
experience a shorter commute, greater amenities, and open up a range of different economic
opportunities. All good for our community!
I also strongly support the proposed location on Vanderbilt Beach Road in urban Golden Gate
Estates. CIG Communities has made it clear they are committed to being good neighbors, making a
variety of commitments designed to ensure Ascend Naples complements the surrounding neighborhood
and has minimal impact on nearby residents. Buildings will not exceed two stories and undisturbed
preserves will serve as a natural buffer to nearby residents. Perhaps most importantly, access to the
community will be limited to Vanderbilt Beach Road, there will be no traffic impact on Cherry Wood
Drive.
I believe all areas of the county, including urban Golden Gates Estates, share a responsibility to provide
more affordable housing alternatives for those who work in proximity to this location. Ascend Naples
accomplishes that by not only creating high-quality, affordable housing options for Collier's workforce
but also supporting the long-term housing needs of the community at a wide variety of income levels.
I strongly urge you to approve CIG Communities' applications for Ascend Naples, allowing this important
project to move forward.
Thank you for your continued hard work for our county and our citizens,
Donna
Donna M. Messer | dmc@carlryanassoc.com | 214.870.1915
Donna M. Messer | dmc@carlryanassoc.com | 214.870.1915
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From:Dan Lavender <dlavender@mooringspark.org>
Sent:Friday, September 1, 2023 1:55 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Cc:Sarina Francis
Subject:Ascend Naples Letter of Support
Attachments:Ascend Naples Letter of Support - Kowal.pdf
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Good aŌernoon,
Please see the leƩer supporƟng Ascend Naples project aƩached.
Thanks,
Dan
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From:Gregg Fusaro <gregg.fusaro@cigcommunities.com>
Sent:Monday, January 16, 2023 12:22 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Cc:Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster
Subject:Last week's meeting
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Dan:
It was great meeting you last week and I appreciate the time you took to discuss our upcoming re-zoning for our
apartment development, Ascend Naples, on Vanderbuilt Beach Road. Our commitment to having 30% of these units set
aside for essential services personnel and workforce housing at reduced rental rates is crucial to making a dent in the
affordable housing crisis in Collier County. I’ll keep you informed as we move through staff review and planning
commission. In the interim, if I can be of assistance to you, don’t hesitate to call me.
Best Regards,
Gregg
Gregg Fusaro
Partner
CIG Communities
P: 513.246.1985
M: 513.659.6181
Gregg.Fusaro@cigcommunities.com
www.cigcommunities.com
525 Vine St.
Suite 1605
Cincinnati, OH 45202
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Sarina Francis
From:Steve Adler <stevea36@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 5:45 PM
To:Steve Adler
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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October 23,2023
RE: Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
Dear Mr. Commissioner,
I am a full-time resident of Island Walk and live on Freeport Lane. I am greatly opposed to the Ascend
RPUD for multiple reasons, several of which I’ve listed below:
1. Exceptions to zoning should be just that - an exception. There have been way too many
"exceptions" to zoning in Collier County. There is no good reason to make all the changes to
the current zoning for this project. It is not fair to the existing residents.
2. The Island Walk Community is almost directly across from the proposed entrance / exit and the
residents of my 1856 home community will be greatly impacted with the addition of this new
housing complex – and not for the better.
3. Traffic on Vanderbilt Beach road (VBR) is getting worse every day, even out of season. The
traffic is backed up for miles every morning making it often difficult to make a left turn at the
light as people constantly block the intersection. The added traffic from the Ascend project will
lead to even more traffic and a likely increase in accidents in this area.
4. Ascend's traffic study was not done at the height of rush hour, thus providing a skewed picture
of what traffic will be like at its worst. This raises the question of what other data that was
provided is skewed ?
5. Many Island Walk residents and homeowners are against the Ascend project as evidenced by
signatures gathered on a petition.
6. Adding another large complex of homes / apartments in this area will only lead to further
congestion. This area of VBR will soon resemble the traffic nightmare on Immokolee Rd.
7. The proposed rezoning of this plot of land breaks the existing “contract” with residents in the
urban estates area. They purchased their homes with a certain understanding of what would
be built around their homes & did not expect this type of rezoning to occur.
8. We have been told that a portion of the apartments are for certain types of workers. But they
are looking for affordable homes to purchase, not apartments to rent at high prices similar to
what already exists in Naples for the small amount of square footage.
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9. There are fewer and fewer areas of natural wild habitat left in this stretch of roadway. And the
proposed plan will cause further destruction of the current preserve & endanger local wildlife.
10. The two-story apartments will be seen from the road with no trees shielding their view and will
drastically change the beauty of this area.
11. The needed roadway improvements and the addition of a U-turn & the resulting stormwater
runoff may impact & potentially pollute Island Walk lakes which currently are in near pristine
condition.
12. The Ascend RPUD is not "cohesive" with all it’s single-family home neighbors – Island Walk
included.
13. Ascend apartments will contribute to an increase in noise, lights, traffic, traffic accidents and
potentially crime in and around the vicinity of Island Walk.
14. Again - Exceptions to zoning should be just that - an exception. Not the norm. There have
been way too many "exceptions" to zoning in Collier County. There is no good reason to make
all the changes to the current zoning for this project. It is not fair to the existing residents. It
also will make the roadways more dangerous to everyone.
I am therefore requesting that you vote NO on the rezoning and NO to approve the Ascend
RPUD. I would expect the commissioners would stand up for and do what’s morally and
ethically right for the residents you serve and NOT stand with the developer. Just because a
person has the right or authority to do something doesn’t mean it is just. Developers come and
go and developers do not vote, but the residents who live in and around this area will be
negatively impacted and they are the ones who do vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Adler
5433 Freeport Lane
Naples, FL 34119
stevea36@gmail.com
201-214-5708
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Sarina Francis
From:aletava@aol.com
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 5:19 PM
Subject:Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
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October 23,2023
RE: Ascend Naples RPUD-PL20220002908 and GMPA-PL20220003213
Dear Mr. Commissioner,
I am a full-time resident of Island Walk and live on Freeport Lane. I am greatly opposed to the Ascend
RPUD for multiple reasons, which I’ve listed several below:
1. Exceptions to zoning should be just that - an exception. There have been way too many
"exceptions" to zoning in Collier County. There is no good reason to make all the changes to
the current zoning for this project. It is not fair to the existing residents.
2. The Island Walk Community is almost directly across fromthe proposed entrance / exit and the
residents of my 1856 home community will be greatly impacted with the addition of this new
housing complex – and not for the better.
3. Traffic on Vanderbilt Beach road (VBR) is getting worse every day, even out of season. The
traffic is backed up for miles every morning making it often difficult to make a left turn at the
light as people constantly block the intersection. The added traffic from the Ascend project will
lead to even more traffic and a likely increase in accidents in this area.
4. Many Island Walk residents and homeowners are against the Ascend project as evidenced by
signatures gathered on a petition.
5. Adding another large complex of homes / apartments in this area will only lead to further
congestion. This area of VBR will soon resemble the traffic nightmare on Immokolee Rd.
6. The proposed re-zoning of this plot of land breaks the existing “contract” with residents in the
urban estates area. They purchased their homes with a certain understanding of what would
be built around their homes & did not expect this type of re-zoning to occur.
7. We have been told that a portion of the apartments are for certain types of workers. But they
are looking for affordable homes to purchase, not apartments to rent at high prices similar to
what already exists in Naples for the small amount of square footage.
8. There are fewer and fewer areas of natural wild habitat left in this stretch of roadway. And the
proposed plan will cause further destruction of the current preserve & endanger local wildlife.
9. The two-story apartments will be seen from the road with no trees shielding their view and will
drastically change the beauty of this area.
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10. The needed roadway improvements and the addition of a U-turn & the resulting stormwater
runoff may impact & potentially pollute Island Walk lakes which currently are in near pristine
condition.
11. The Ascend RPUD is not "cohesive" with all it’s single-family home neighbors – Island Walk
included.
12. Ascend apartments will contribute to an increase in noise, lights, traffic, traffic accidents and
potentially crime in and around the vicinity of Island Walk.
13. Again - Exceptions to zoning should be just that - an exception. Not the norm. There have
been way too many "exceptions" to zoning in Collier County. There is no good reason to make
all the changes to the current zoning for this project. It is not fair to the existing residents. It
also will make the roadways more dangerous to everyone.
I am therefore requesting that you vote NO on the re-zoning and NO to approve the Ascend
RPUD. I would expect the commissioners would stand up for and do what’s morally and
ethically right for the residents you serve and NOT stand with the developer. Just because a
person has the right or authority to do something doesn’t mean it is just. Developers come and
go and developers do not vote, but the residents who live in and around this area will be
negatively impacted and they are the ones who do vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Aleta Adler
5433 Freeport Lane
Naples, FL 34119
aletava@aol.com
201-406-9499
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Sarina Francis
From:Holliday, Matthew <Matthew.Holliday@nchmd.org>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 5:08 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Cc:Sarina Francis
Subject:Ascend Naples Item 9A & B
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Good AŌernoon, Commissioner Kowal,
On behalf of NCH, we support the approval of the rezone request for Ascend Naples. As you know, their proposal
includes 71 units to be restricted for families meeƟng the affordable housing guidelines. While Southwest Florida
remains in dire need of aƩainable workforce housing, this project is an important step in bringing more uni ts to the
market meeƟng those criteria.
We have menƟoned in prior communicaƟons and discussions our efforts to support projects that include affordable
units. As a major employer, a review of NCH staff that live outside of Collier indicates the base c ompensaƟon of those
individuals represents approximately $80million annually. That is a tremendous amount of lost economic acƟvity for
Collier County if the bulk of their family’s spending occurs in another county. We also know recruitment and reten Ɵon
for employers is affected by the lack of aƩainable housing, including our schools, first responders, and businesses which
want to grown in Collier County. All of this ulƟmately affects quality of life for all.
We thank you for your favorable consideraƟon of this project and other well-planned mulƟ-family residenƟal projects
that include units restricted for affordable access.
Respecƞully,
MaĴhew
Holliday
Director of Advocacy &
Government RelaƟons
matthew.holliday@nchmd.org
C: 239-826-7864
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Sarina Francis
From:Donna Jannine <Donna@napleschamber.org>
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2023 12:19 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Cc:Sarina Francis; Julie Schmelzle
Subject:Ascend Naples-Letter of Support
Attachments:Ascend Naples LOS-Commissioner Kowal.pdf
Importance:High
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Good aŌernoon Commissioner Kowal,
Kindly confirm receipt of the aƩached leƩer of support for the proposed Ascend 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
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Sarina Francis
From:WT Pearson <wt@premiermail.net>
Sent:Wednesday, October 18, 2023 4:30 PM
To:Rick LoCastro
Cc:Austin Howell; Aixa Capizzi; Louise Jarvis; Sue Filson; Sarina Francis; Cristina Tiberia;
Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel; WT Pearson
Subject:Ascend Naples - Letter of Support
Attachments:Ascend Support Letter.pdf
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Dear Chairman LoCastro and Commissioners,
Please find aƩached a leƩer of support for the Ascend Naples project from the Habitat NextGen Board. It is difficult for
our members to aƩend commission meeƟngs in person due to their current professional commitments. However, we
hope this leƩer is sufficient to convey our support.
Respecƞully,
W.T. Pearson, President
The Habitat NextGen Board
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From:Dianna Quintanilla <DQuintanilla@cyklawfirm.com>
Sent:Monday, October 16, 2023 10:18 AM
To:Sarina Francis
Subject:Meeting Request: BCC Agenda Ascend
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Good morning,
Rich, along with Greg Fusaro, would like to meet with the Commissioner regarding the upcoming BCC agen da
item: Ascend.
Availability:
Friday, October 20th 9:30, 4:00, 4:30
Monday, October 23rd. 9:00 – 11:30, 1:30 – 5:00pm
Please let me know. Thank you.
Dianna Quintanilla
Coleman, Yovanovich & Koester, P.A.
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The Northern Trust Building
4001 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 300
Naples, Florida 34103
P : 239.435.3535| F : 239.435.1218
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Sarina Francis
From:Dan Lavender <dlavender@mooringspark.org>
Sent:Friday, September 1, 2023 1:55 PM
To:Dan Kowal
Cc:Sarina Francis
Subject:Ascend Naples Letter of Support
Attachments:Ascend Naples Letter of Support - Kowal.pdf
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Good aŌernoon,
Please see the leƩer supporƟng Ascend Naples project aƩached.
Thanks,
Dan
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Subject:Commissioner Kowal, Jenna Buzzacco, Gregg Fusaro RE: ASCEND NAPLES
Location:Commissioner Kowals Office
Start:Thu 1/12/2023 3:00 PM
End:Thu 1/12/2023 3:30 PM
Recurrence:(none)
Meeting Status:Meeting organizer
Organizer:KowalDan
Required Attendees:KowalDan; jenna@gsma.pro
Optional Attendees:Gregg Fusaro
I’m reaching out because I wanted to see if Commissioner Kowal had availability next week to meet with Gregg Fusaro, a
partner at CIG Communities, and myself about Ascend Naples, a proposed project (Applications: PL20220003213 and
PL20220002908) on Vanderbilt Beach Road. We’d like to give him an overview of the project, talk about the benefits to
the community and answer any questions he may have.
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Sarina Francis
Subject:Commissioner Kowal, Jerry Kurtz, Amy Kurtz & Dan Klein ; RE: Ascend Naples
Location:Commissioner Kowals Office - 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303, Naples, FL 34112;
Start:Mon 10/9/2023 1:30 PM
End:Mon 10/9/2023 2:00 PM
Recurrence:(none)
Meeting Status:Meeting organizer
Organizer:Dan Kowal
Required Attendees:jeraim@comcast.net
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Sarina Francis
Subject:FW: Meeting w/Commissioner Kowal re: Ascend
Location:3299 Tamiami Trail E #303
Start:Mon 10/23/2023 10:30 AM
End:Mon 10/23/2023 11:00 AM
Recurrence:(none)
Meeting Status:Accepted
Organizer:Richard Yovanovich
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From: Richard Yovanovich <ryovanovich@cyklawfirm.com>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 1:56 PM
To: Richard Yovanovich; Sarina Francis; Gregg Fusaro
Subject: Meeting w/Commissioner Kowal re: Ascend
When: Monday, October 23, 2023 10:30 AM‐11:00 AM (UTC‐05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Where: 3299 Tamiami Trail E #303
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9/13/2023
Collier County Government Center
Board of Collier County — 3rd FL
3299 Tamiami Trail East Bldg F
Naples, FI 34112
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Re: ASCEND NAPLES RPUD — PL20220002908 AND GMPA — 20220003213
To the BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY:
Rick LoCastroI Chris Hall, Burt Saunders
Dan Kowal and William McDaniel
I understand the need for affordable housing. But YOU, the Planning Committee, need to
realize the impact of allowing building in areas already affected by the overgrowth of Naples.
There is a point where it MUST stop. It affects the lives of the people who already live here in
many ways.
More people and more cars causing driving with aggression and hostility is just one of them.
And ,more people moving to Florida/Naples brings more crime. Already on the rise.
My name is Darlene E. White and I live in Island Walk, Naples, FI 34119.
I OBJECT the CIG's Ascend apartment development, proposed to be built across the street
from Island Walk,
REASONS:
It will directly impact our community —Entering and exiting our community.
The Traffic is unbearable early morning coming from the east (Collier Blvd and Immokalee).
In the evening, people returning from work (Vanderbilt is backed up from Goodlett-Frank to
Collier Blvd). 208 units will add additional cars (at least 300 to 350 cars).
Along with the fact that Vanderbilt is being extended to Oil Well Road with more complexes
being built. Where is the common sense in planning? Vanderbilt is a parking lot now!
Polluted Stormwater—Potential to direct polluted stormwater runoff into Island Walk's Lake
systemI This would mean increased HOA fees to add more maintenance of our lakes.
Is that Fair?
Beauty and Displaced Wildlife —The beauty of Naples is disappearing, with buildings
everywhere. The President talks about pollution so why would you want to add more to it.
Trees are necessary for the environment -not more buildings and cars.
Wildlife does not stand a chance —where do you expect them to go?
DO YOU CARE ABOUT OUR CONCERNS AS RESIDENCE AND WHY WE LIVE HERE?
ELECTION TIME: Put a question on the ballot and ask if people want more growth, as far as
more complex and cars on the road. THE ANSWER WOULD BE NO!!
What we need is more services in almost every area, to accommodate the people already
living in this area.
PLEASE CONSIDER THE CURRENT RESIDENCE OF NAPLES.
Thank you,
Darlene E. White
cerned Naples
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