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HEX Final Decision #2026-09 HEX NO. 2026-09 HEARING EXAMINER DECISION DATE OF HEARING. INSTR 6795014 OR 6561 PG 2705 February 13, 2026 REERKCO : P 9 CL OFRDED THE CIRC3/10/2026UIT10 COURT40AM ANDAGES COMPTROLLER COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA PETITION. REC$78.00 Petition No. PDI-PL20250003144 - Intersection of Santa Barbara and Davis Boulevards- Request for an insubstantial change to The Shoppes at Santa Barbara Mixed Planned Unit Development (MPUD) approved by Ordinance 2021-34, as amended, by adding an access point along Santa Barbara Boulevard for the outparcel identified as Lot 1 of Altis Santa Barbara. The subject site is 2.4± acres within the 18.1± acre MPUD located at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Santa Barbara and Davis Boulevards in Section 4, Township 50 South, Range 26 East. GENERAL PURPOSE FOR THE PETITION. The petitioner requests an insubstantial change (PDI) to Ordinance No. 21-34 to allow for the addition of a traffic access point along Santa Barbara Boulevard and to add transportation commitments (text) for the outparcel identified as Lot 1 of Altis Santa Barbara. STAFF RECOMMENDATION. Approval with conditions. FINDINGS_ 1. The Hearing Examiner has jurisdiction over this Petitioner pursuant to Sec. 2-87 of the Collier County Code of Ordinances, Sec. 8.10.00 of the Land Development Code, and Chapter 9 of the County Administrative Code. 2. The public hearing for this Petition was properly noticed and conducted in accordance with all County and state requirements. 3. The public hearing was conducted electronically and in-person in accordance with Emergency/Executive Order 2020-04. 4. The Neighborhood Information Meeting(NIM)was advertised and held on December 1,2025, at the South Regional Library located at 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway with an option for virtual attendance. One person attended the NIM in person and asked questions regarding the proposed change. 5. The public hearing was conducted in the following manner: the County Staff presented the Petition followed by the Petitioner and/or Petitioner's representative,public comment and then rebuttal by the Petitioner and/or Petitioner's representative. There were no public speakers. Page 1 of 5 6. The Hearing Examiner disclosed having reviewed the entire record and having no ex parte communications. 7. The County's Land Development Code Sections 10.02.13.E.1. and 10.02.13.E.2 lists the criteria for an insubstantial change to an approved PUD ordinance. The Hearing Examiner acting in the capacity of the Planning Commission shall make findings as to the original application with the criteria in Land Development Code Sections 10.02.13.E.1. and 10.02.13.E.2.) LDC Section 10.02.13.E.1 Criteria: 1. Is there a proposed change in the boundary of the Planned Unit Development(PUD)? The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that the boundary of the PUD is not proposed to change. 2. Is there a proposed increase in the total number of dwelling units or intensity of land use or height of buildings within the development? The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that there is no proposed increase in the number of dwelling units, the intensity of land use, or the height of buildings within the development 3. Is there a proposed decrease in preservation, conservation, recreation, or open space areas within the development in excess of five (5) percent of the total acreage previously designated as such, or five (5) acres in area? The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that there is no proposed decrease in preservation, conservation, recreation, or open space areas within the development as designated on the approved Master Plan. 4. Is there a proposed increase in the size of areas used for non-residential uses, to include institutional, commercial, and industrial land uses (excluding preservation, conservation, or open space), or a proposed relocation of nonresidential land uses? The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that the request does not impact the size of the non-residential areas nor propose to relocate such areas within the MPUD boundary. 5. Is there a substantial increase in the impacts of the development which may include, but are not limited to increases in traffic generation; changes in traffic circulation; or impacts on other public facilities? 1 The Hearing Examiner's findings are italicized. Page 2 of 5 The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that there is no substantial increase in the impacts of development resulting from this change. The size of the approved development will not change; this decision is for a traffic access point only. 6. Will the change result in land use activities that generate a higher level of vehicular traffic based upon the Trip Generation Manual published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers? The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that the proposed change would not result in land use activities that generate higher levels of vehicular traffic based upon the Trip Generation Manual published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers, which were not anticipated when the principal uses were originally adopted. 7. Will the change result in a requirement for increased stormwater retention, or otherwise increase stormwater discharge? The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that the proposed changes will not impact or increase stormwater retention or increase stormwater discharge. 8. Will the proposed change bring about a relationship to an abutting land use that would be incompatible with an adjacent land use? The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that the proposed change will not cause incompatible relationships with abutting land uses. 9. Are there any modifications to the PUD Master Plan or PUD document or amendment to a PUD ordinance which is inconsistent with the Future Land Use Element or other elements of the Growth Management Plan or which modification would increase the density of intensity of the permitted land uses? The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that the proposed changes to the PUD Document and Master Plan are consistent with the Future Land Use Element of the Growth Management Plan per Comprehensive Planning staff. Transportation planning staff reviewed this request and have indicated that the proposed changes would not be deemed inconsistent with the Transportation Element of the GMP. LDC Sec. 10.02.13.E.2 Criterion: Insubstantial change determination. An insubstantial change includes any change that is not considered a substantial or minor change.An insubstantial change to an approved PUD ordinance shall be based upon an evaluation of LDC subsection 10.02.13 E.1 The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that the proposed change does not affect the original analysis and findings for the most recent zoning action Page 3 of 5 in Petition PUDA-PL20200002233 (Ordinance No. 2021-34 approved at the October 26, 2021, BCC hearing). DEVIATION DISCUSSION. The petitioner is not seeking any deviations. ANALYSIS. Based on a review of the record including the Petition, application, exhibits, the County's staff report, and hearing comments and testimony from the Petitioner and/or the Petitioner's representative(s), County staff and any given by the public,the Hearing Examiner finds that there is enough competent, substantial evidence as applied to the criteria set forth in Sections 10.02.13.E.1 and 10.02.13.E.2 of the Land Development Code to approve the Petition. DECISION. The Hearing Examiner hereby APPROVES Petition No. PDI-PL20250003144, filed by Jeff Westmoreland, PLA of BGE, Inc., representing the applicant SHSB Naples, LLC,with respect to the subject property located at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Santa Barbara and Davis Boulevards in Section 4, Township 50 South, Range 26 East Collier County, Florida, for the following: • An insubstantial change (PDI) to Ordinance No. 21-34 Said changes are fully described in the Master Plan and Section V — Developer Commitments, Section 5.3 attached as Exhibit"A" and are subject to the condition(s) set forth below. ATTACHMENTS. Exhibit A—Master Plan and Section V—Developer Commitments, Section 5.3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Northeast quadrant of the intersection of Santa Barbara and Davis Boulevards in Section 4, Township 50 South, Range 26 East. CONDITIONS. • All other applicable state or federal permits must be obtained before commencement of the development. DISCLAIMER. Pursuant to Section 125.022(5) F.S., issuance of a development permit by a county does not in any way create any rights on the part of the applicant to obtain a permit from a state or federal agency Page 4 of 5 and does not create any liability on the part of the county for issuance of the permit if the applicant fails to obtain requisite approvals or fulfill the obligations imposed by a state or federal agency or undertakes actions that result in a violation of state or federal law. APPEALS. This decision becomes effective on the date it is rendered.An appeal of this decision shall be done in accordance with applicable ordinances, codes and law. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AND EXHIBITS: SEE CLERK OF COURT, MINUTES AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT. DECISIONS OF THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR VARIANCES, CONDITIONAL USES, AND BOAT DOCK EXTENSIONS SHALL BE NOTED ON THE ZONING MAP FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. March 5, 2026 Date Andrew Dickman, Esq., AICP Hearing Examiner Page 5 of 5 EXHIBIT " A" 1Tr A ' BEMBRIDGE EMS COMPLEX RPUD AND CFPUD ACCESS EASEMENT,WATER MANAGEMENT AND KO GNFRD STATION#75 60'CROSS EASEMENT fi (OR 1483,PG 1619) . t‘ti . .... ...+.----'"--------- — 7.T.s.......,...A I , t n OOITIONAL ACCESS r I EASEMENT AREA .1 20'WIDE TYPED' (OR 6045,PG 957) LANDSCAPE BUFFER POTENTIAL VEHICULAR AND;OR D (SEE NOTE#2) PEDESTRIAN INTERCONNECTION > (SEE PUD SECTION 5.3 ITEM I.) NO BUFFER REQUIRED ADJACENT TO NEW HOPE NEW HOPE MPUD D . \ 1► MPUD PRESERVE _I PRESERVE 70 > 1 5 60'CROSS ACCESS 1 EASEMENT co 1 (OR 1483,PG 1619) i- , M I X E D USE (AMENDED OR 6045,PG 957) 1 (MU) 3 NEW HOPE MPUD j 1 2 1 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL Y. SANTA BARBARA BLVD.ROW I'" r,(OR BOOK1483 PAGE 1606) PROPOSED ACCESS& RIGHT TURN LANE PROJECT BOUNDARY 20'WIDE TYPE'D' 1 LANDSCAPE BUFFER (SEE NOTE#2) _ 40'DRAINAGE EASEMENT (OR 6045,PG 957) t J - DAVIS BLVD.ROW POTENTIAL FUTURE ' -.\ ' (OR BOOK 14$3 PAGE 1606) INTERCONNECTION E (VEHICULAR&PEDESTRIAN) SEE COMMITMENT 5.3.J f {t - DAVIS BOULEVARD O T : -7 110 7- 2 1 LEGEND: (Mu) MIXED USE -COMMERCIAL AND/OR RESIDENTIAL 1 (C) COMMERCIAL # DEVIATION (SEE NOTE SHEET) s PL20250003144 PG 1 OF 2 btr Ts 4 E lr tro `A" " EXHIBIT A DATE 0/22/2025 Q Vill 2 '"�'`-`'f'�•..``�' THE SHOPPES AT SANTA BARBARA MPUD - MASTER PLAN t -:_ -� "..t 100' 200' REVISED: 09/22/2025 SCALE: 1"=200• THIS DOCUMENT,TOGETHER WIT-I THE '.)NCF"'S.AND DESIGNS PRESENTED HEREIN,AS AN IWSTRUVFNT OF SFRVICF,S NI-ENDED:NLY FOR T'F APE. =I. . '!ND'.I IF t.'FOR 71--IC-IT WAS TTW'ATFI) FIL',,. LT AND IMPROPER RELIANCE ON THIS DOCUMENT WITHOUT WRITTEN AVTHORIZATION AND ADAPTATION BY BGE INC.SHALL BE WITHOUT LIABILITY TO SITE SUMMARY TOTAL SITE AREA; 18.1±ACRE COUNTY ROW 2.0±ACRES COMMERCIAL (C) 1.0±ACRES MIXED USE (MU) 15.1±ACRES COMMERCIAL: MAXIMUM 150,000 S.F. RESIDENTIAL: MAXIMUM 242 DWELLING UNITS OPEN SPACE: REQUIRED: 30% PROVIDED: 30% PRESERVE: REQUIRED: 0±ACRES PROVIDED: 0±ACRES DEVIATIONS 1. RELIEF FROM LDC SECTION 4.05.04.G, "SPACES REQUIRED. TABLE 17. PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS." 2. RELIEF FROM LDC SECTION 4.06.02, "TABLE 2.4 TABLE OF BUFFER REQUIREMENTS BY LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS" RELIEF FROM LDC SECTION 4.06.02 C., "TABLE 2.4 TABLE OF BUFFER REQUIREMENTS BY LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS" 4 RELIEF FROM LDC SECTION 4.06.05 J., "SLOPE TABLE 4.06.05 J. AND SLOPE CROSS SECTION 4.06.05 J." 5 RELIEF FROM LDC SECTION 6.05.01.K"OUTFALL DITCHES AND OPEN CHANNELS" 6. RELIEF FROM LDC SECTION 4.06.02 C., "TABLE 2.4 TABLE OF BUFFER REQUIREMENTS BY LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS" NOTES 1. THIS PLAN IS CONCEPTUAL IN NATURE AND IS SUBJECT TO MINOR MODIFICATION DUE TO AGENCY PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS. 2. IF A FACILITY WITH FUEL PUMPS IS PROPOSED, LANDSCAPE BUFFERS ADJACENT TO SANTA BARBARA BOULEVARD AND DAVIS BOULEVARD WILL BE CONSISTENT WITH LDC SECTION 5.05.05 s PL20250003144 PG 2 OF 2 CAS,,.: eo,l,srSTREErsu lrEao EXHIBIT A - 2 'WNWO'EINC. ON THE SHOPPES AT SANTA BARBARA MPUD - MASTER PLAN NOTES VIREO'.l71.:36..16.fG C:01.5 REVISED: 09/22/2025 THIS DOCUMENT,TOGETHER WITH THE CONCEPTS AND DESIG'IS PRFSE VP:::HEREIN.AS AN INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE,.i NTEN;?= '.'?FOR TnE SPECIFIC PURPOSE AND CLIENT FOR WHICH IT WAS PREPARED, RFUFi= OF AND IMPROPER RELIANCE ON THIS DOCUMENT WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION AND ADAPTATION BY ODE INC.SHALL BE'AI I • II;ABILITY TO ODE INC. SECTION V DEVELOPER COMMITMENTS .3 TRANSPORTATION J. Owner of the MU outparcel identified as Lot 1 of AltisSanta Barbara Subdivision.at its sole cost and expense. shall construct a driveway with vehicular and pedestrian interconnection to the commercial parcel as shown on the PUD Master Plan prior to the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy. Owner of the MU outparcel identified as Lot 1 of Attis Santa Barbara Subdivision will be responsible for maintenance up to the property line. If the owner of the commercial tract elects to connect to the driveway with vehicular and pedestrian interconnection, the owner of the commercial tract will be responsiblz for maintenance on its side of the property line. K. The PUD Master Plw identifies a proposed access and right turn lane on Santa Barbara Boulevard. The taper for the right turn lane into the \11: outparcel identified as Lot 1 of Atlis Santa Barbara Subdivision as shown on the PUD Master Plan will commence twenty(20)feet north of the access point to the commercial parcel on Santa Barbara Boulevard. Words struck through are deleted; words underlined are added. The Shoppes at Santa Barbara PDl(PL20250003144) September 22, 2025 Page 2 of 2