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February 8, 2024, Meeting Minutes
BAYSHORE/GATEWAY TRIANGLE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) MINUTES
OF THE FEBRUARY 8, 2024, MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Local Redevelopment Advisory Board (CRA)
was called to order by Chairwomen, Karen Beatty, at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Called to Order: Meeting called to order by Karen Beatty.
Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Al Schantzen.
III. Roll Call: Advisory Board Members Present: Karen Beatty, Maurice Gutierrez, Al
Schantzen, Kristin Hood, Kathi Kilburn, Mike Sherman, James Talano, Sam Saad
and Steve Rigsbee.
IV. Nominations for Chair and Vice Chair: Motion made by Maurice Gutierrez to
nominate Karen Beatty to continue as Chair; second by Al Schantzen; approved
unanimously.
Motion made by Karen Beatty to nominate Al Schantzen as Vice Chair; second by
Maurice Gutierrez; approved unanimously.
V. Adoption of Agenda: Karen Beatty moved 9a, Public Safety Report by Sheriff's
Office, to 7d, Consent Agenda. Motion to adopt the agenda. Al Schantzen made a
motion to approve the agenda as amended, second by Sam Saad, approved
unanimously.
VI. Public to be Heard (Non -Agenda Items)
Lisandra Duarte— New Director for Bayshore District; Provided a PowerPoint
Presentation; detailing their 2024 Business Plan; rebranding; community and business
outreach; previous job as publicist. Kathi Kilburn suggested a possible name change
since Bayshore District is so close to other names in the area (Bayshore Arts) and it
could be confusing. Lisandra noted the request and will discuss it with Diane Sullivan
and thanked Ms. Kilburn for the comment.
VIL Approval of Consent Agenda:
Bayshore CRA Offices: 3299 Tamiami Trail E, Unit 103, Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: 239-252-8844
Online: www.bayshorecra.com
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Al Schantzen addressed a correction for the minutes — page 3 — 3000 Areca, the
property is being renovated not torn down. Project Management report, 7b attachment
1, page 3 — three surface parking lots associated with the pedestrian Boardwalk as
well as a Veteran's facility. Staff explained that the veteran's facility was shown on
sketch and it was only a concept suggested by the County Managers Office as an
option to consider. Staff will give an update on why the trees were removed on Davis
and US 41. Al Schantzen made a motion to approve the consent agenda; second by
Kathi Kilburn; approved unanimously.
VIII. Sheriff's Department; Cpl Ramos — continuous monitoring of traffic speed; homeless
camp on the 17 acres removed, made a couple of arrests for narcotics and another at
Gulf Gate Plaza will be gone soon. Their traffic division will be doing speeding on
Washington Ave and Bayshore Drive. Staff brought up south of Bayshore before
Holly Avenue — parking overnight at the side of the road and Cpl Ramos stated he
will investigate that. A short presentation given to the audience regarding 311 and Ms.
Garcia provided the sheriff's department phone number 239-252-9300 for non -
emergencies.
IX. Community Presentations:
a. Pavorotti Foundation —17 Acre Cultural Venue (Attachment 2)
Livio Ferrari gave the Presentation on the Theatre in the Garden, subsequently after
they had some discussions with Donna McGinnis in the Botanical Garden the garden
will be dropped in their name; 17 acres would become multi -use; discussion about the
timing (estimate 12 months), campaign, the purchase or donation of land (open to all);
the theatre is slightly larger than other theatres they have built; will have housing for
(only) artists; any plantings will not be invasive to Florida; use Sudgen Park for
parking; access through site — easement open to public; offer instruction to general
public for children/teens (example, ballet); If there are plans to move forward they will
provide a proposal to the CRA Board or a letter of intent will be forwarded to them. Al
Schantzen asked some questions and Mr. Ferrari provided the preliminary answers like
how many concerts do they anticipate and what are the time frames for the concerts,
how much traffic anticipated, will the music be amplified? Frequency — 180 nights/year
7-10 p.m.; approx. 900 cars; amplified music; use of a projection wall; 501-C, paying
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Bayshore CRA Offices: 3299 Tamiami Trail E, Unit 103, Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: 239-252-8844
Online: www.bayshorecra.com
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property tax or not; the Advisory Board asked for the number of projects they
have completed and will they be back to give updates; Deputy County Manager,
Dan Rodriguez — mentioned the commissioners are very excited. Mike Sherman
expressed that this new venture would not interfere with the 17acre public
boardwalk, Mr. Livio agreed that this project would not interfere with the
ongoing pedestrian boardwalk to Sugden Park. Sam Saad asked if any classes
they offer be offered to the public, Mr. Livio noted they will have classes for kids,
and offer some dance venues for ages up to middle school because that is the ages
that you can find kids with natural talent. Deputy County Manager, Dan
Rodriguez wanted to note that the County Commissioners are excited to partner
for a project like this but with that said there has to be some investment in the
property too. While waiting for the next presentation, Tami Scott detailed the
Boardwalk Project update to the audience.
b. Columbia Sussex PL20230008099
PowerPoint Presentation, Noel Davies, attorney, Davies Duke PLLC
Mr. Davies: confirm no amplified music; conference center has been scratched;
these are concept plans only. There were approximately 60 residents who attended
the meeting tbecause they could not attend the NIMS two days earlier.
CRA Board: Comparison was brought up with the Ascent, Marriott, the Ellington
regarding height of the JW Marriott, because there is no ability to expand 41;
projected peak hours for traffic study is being requested to look at growth rate.
Community is concerned about the traffic because they don't know how much the
Ascent will affect the traffic and they don't know how many more vehicles US41
can handle because it is already a failing road.
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Bayshore CRA Offices: 3299 Tamiami Trail E, Unit 103, Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: 239-252-8844
Online: www.bayshorecra.com
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Have reserve over direct impact of neighborhood because of the height;
redevelopment not over -development, drop height to what is allowable, no
rezoning would be supported. Their other major concern was the residential
streets Palm and Frederick, they are failing now and there is no business located
at the corner of US41 and either street. The two streets have no striping because
of the 20 ft width of the roadway, there are no plans that they are aware of for
upgrading those 2 streets, the elderly residents that live down at the end of the
street are very concerned for emergency services vehicles with the new
development if it gets rezoned. The other concern is if the JW Marriott decides
not to build in there and the rezone goes through then there is no authority or
ability to voice any concerns for a new development going in there and over
developing the parcel is not a solution. Consider workforce housing project to
benefit locals. Buffers between the residential and the project would not be
enough — the CRA has higher standards; many needs for infrastructure on
everything including stormwater, roads, and utilities. The residents behind the
project still have concerns; be open to more concessions. All 60 Residents being
affected by the project attended to voice their concerns about US 41 being at its
capacity now, too many deviations are being requested and they should stay
within what is allowable nothing more, Gateway Triangle is mixed use and abuts
industrial and commercial zones, no residential properties are being negatively
affected, there are 2 major roads for the gateway triangle projects, US41 and
Davis Blvd which is wider and would not be detrimental to the residents across
the street. The County wouldn't allow a 6-foot fence at the back of this resident's
property — which would abut the JW if built; too much density in a small property
size wedged into a residential area; 55+ community would be negatively affected,
the architecture is very plain and unattractive, and they would like to preserve and
protect the area. There are no sidewalks, the pedestrian and bicyclist safety is a
major concern, and there are kids bus stops right behind the project on
Washington, Jefferson and Palm. Over development is not the purpose of the
CRA, promoting quality of life and economic vitality with a mixed -income,
urban, multi -modal community that welcomes visitors, cultivates the area's
artistic and cultural identity, uplifts unique local destinations, and finds balance
with the natural environment. Unfortunately, this does not fit the vision and therefore
there was a consensus of no support from the CRA Advisory Board for a rezone or any
deviations for this project. They would prefer to have a development that would not
require a rezone and stay within what is allowable by right.
X. Old Business:
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Bayshore CRA Offices: 3299 Tamiami Trail E, Unit 103, Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: 239-252-8844
Online: www.bayshorecra.com
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Development Report, Johnson Engineering; Abe Elizarraraz provided the
development report, if anyone had any questions. There were some questions for
Growth Management Division Ms. Garcia and Ms. Scott will ask someone to speak
from GMD; zoning verification letter for live local projects within our district was
requested from Kristin Hood and Steve Rigsbee. Mr. Elizarraraz will use red dot oil
the map attached to the development report starting next month.
XI. New Business:
XII. Advisory Board and General Communications
a. Advisory Board
b. Code Enforcement, John Johnson: Will investigate Shoreview garbage across
from the hotel; no dumpsters. Ms. Garcia will email information to John.
c. Correspondence: Lifetime Achievement Award Donna Fiala Article attached
in Board packet.
d. CRA Staff: Dan Rodriguez — good candidates in hiring process for CRA Director
XIH. Next Meeting: March 6, 2024, 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, Joint BBMSTU/CRA Meeting
XIV. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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Chair, Karen Beatty
Bayshore CRA Offices: 3299 Tamiami Trail E, Unit 103, Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: 239-252-8844
Online: rvww.bayshorecra.com
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