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Resolution 1995-047 DA~E: January 10, 1995 ATTEST: DWI~HT~. BROCK, CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 95-~ A RESOLUTION EVIDENCING APPROVAL OF THE STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO RESOLVE CASE NO. 94-3494 GM WHEREAS, Collier County adopted a Growth Management Plan Amendment by Ordinance No. 93-22 on April 12, 1994; and WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Community Affairs, hereinafter referred to as the "Department", issued a statement of Intent to find the Growth Management Plan Amendment Not In Compliance based on the Objections, Recommendations and Comments Report (ORC Report) issued by the Department on January 27, 1994; and WHEREAS, changes were made by Collier County to the Amendment pursuant to the ORC Report; and WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Community Affairs found the Growth Management Plan Amendment not in compliance on June 13, 1994; and WHEREAS, Collier County has prepared additional language to be added to the Amendment to meet the objections identified by the Department of Community Affairs as more fully set forth in Exhibit B to the stipulated Settlement Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA that: The Stipulated Settlement Agreement in Case No. 94-3494 GM attached hereto as Exhibit A be entered into and further that staff be directed to prepared a Remedial Amendment to Collier County's Growth Management Plan in conformity therewith. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be recorded in the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners. This Resolution adopted after motion, second and roll call vote. ". .." .......... B~': ~~><4y, ~;(JI(7. ... .' .-, :!r:t..~I~~ Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: ~t7 'Of" ,,/11 /)/f-<<(( MI-- M rJor~ M. Studeht Ass i stant Countv ~.ttornpv ~ STATE OF FLORIDA '- '2. C I.\. r-- DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, Petitioner, ) ) ) ) ) DOAH CASE NO. 94-3494GM ) ) ) ) ) vs. COLLIER COUNTY, Respondent. ~'IPULATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Petitioner, Florida Department of Community Affairs (department), and Respondent, Collier County (County), hereby stipulate and agree as follows: GENERAL PROVISIONS 1. Definitions. As used in this agreement, the following ~ words and phrases shall have the following meanings: a. ~: The Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act, as codified in Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes (1991 and 1992 Supplement) and Chapter 93-206, Laws of Florida. b. Aqreement: This stipulated settlement agreement. c. Plan amendment or amendment: The amendment to the plan adopted by Ordinance No. 94-22 on April 12, 1994. d. QQAtl: The Florida Division of Administrative Hearings. e. In compliance or into compliance: Consistent with Sections 163.3177, 163.3178 and 163.3191, Florida Statutes, Section 187.201, Florida Statutes, the applicable regional policy plan, and Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code. . l?.C \. - ,- - , f. Notice: The notice of intent issued by the department to which was attached its statement of intent to find the plan amendment not in compliance. g. Petition: The petition for administrative hearing and relief filed by the department in this case. h. Remedial Action: A remedial plan amendment, submission of support document or other action described in the statement of intent or this agreement as an action which must be completed to bring the plan amendment into compliance. i. Remedial Plan Amendment or Remedial Amendment: An amendment to the plan amendment or support document, the need for which is identified in this agreement, including its exhibits, and which the local government must adopt to complete all remedial actions. Remedial plan amendments adopted pursuant to this agreement must, in the opinion of the department, be consistent with and substantially similar in concept and content to the ones identified in this agreement or be otherwise acceptable to the department. j. Statement of Intent: The statement of intent to find the plan amendment not in compliance issued by the department in this case. k. Support Document: The studies, inventory maps, surveys, data, inventories, listings or analyses used to develop and support the plan amendment. 2 2. Entire Aareement. This is the entire agreement the parties and no verbal or written assurance or promise is effective or binding unless included in this document. 3. Aooroval bv Governina Bodv. This agreement has been approved by the governing body at a public hearing advertised in an advertisement published at least 10 but not more than 15 days prior to the hearing in the format prescribed for advertisements in Section 163.3184(15) (c) and Section 163.3187, Florida Statutes. This agreement has been executed by the appropriate officer as provided in the local government's charter or other regulations. 4. Chanaes in Law. Nothing in this agreement shall be construed to relieve either party from adhering to the law, and in the event of a change in any statute or administrative regulation inconsistent with this agreement, the statute or regulation shall take precedence. 5. Other Persons Unaffected. Nothing in this agreement shall be deemed to affect the rights of any other person under the law. l~~ lJr 6. Attornev Fees and Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs, including attorney fees. 7. Effective Date. This agreement shall become effective upon the last date of signing by the parties. 8. Puroose of Aareement: Not Establishina Precedent. The parties enter into this agreement in a spirit of cooperation for the purpose of avoiding costly, lengthy and unnecessary 3 l~C 4 litigation and in recognition of the desire for the speedy~nd reasonable resolution of disputes arising out of or related to the plan. The acceptan~e of proposals for purposes of this agreement is part of a negotiated agreement affecting many factual and legal issues and is not an endorsement of, and does not establish precedent for, the use of these proposals in any other circumstances or by any other local government. 9. Deoartment Powers. The department is the state land planning agency and has the power and duty to administer and enforce the Act and to determine initially whether the plan or plan amendment is in compliance. 10. Exhibits. Exhibits A and B are hereby incorporated by reference. 11. Neqotiation of Aqreement. The department issued its notice and statement of intent to find the plan not in compliance, and filed the petition in this case to that effect. Subsequent to the filing of the petition the parties conferred and agreed to resolve the issues in the petition, notice and statement of intent through this agreement. It is the intent of this agreement to resolve fully all issues between the parties in this proceeding. 12. Dismissal. If the local government completes the remedial actions required by this agreement, including the adoption of required plan amendments as set forth herein, the department shall issue a cumulative notice of intent addressing both the compliance agreement amendment and the initial plan 4 subject to these proceedings. The department shall f~~~ Uc cumulative notice of intent with the DOAH along with a request to , dismiss this proceeding. 13. Filinq and Continuance. This agreement shall be filed with DOAH by the department after execution by the parties. Upon the filing of this agreement, the administrative proceeding in this matter shall be stayed by the hearing officer in accordance with Section 163.31e4(16), Florida Statutes. 14. Retention of Riqht to Final Hearinq. Both parties hereby retain the right to have a final hearing in this proceeding in the event of a breach of this agreement, and nothing in this agreement shall be deemed a waiver of such right. The department or any other party to this agreement may move to have this matter set for hearing if it becomes apparent that any other party whose action is required by this agreement is not proceeding in good faith to take that action. 15. Description of provisions not in Compliance and Remedial Actions: Leqal Effect of Aqreement. Exhibit A to this agreement is a copy of the statement of intent, which identifies the provisions not in compliance. Exhibit B contains remedial actions needed for compliance. This agreement constitutes a stipulation that if the remedial actions are accomplished, the department shall issue a cumulative notice of intent to find the plan and remedial amendment in compliance. However, this agreement shall not be construed to be a waiver of the 5 \~\, be department's authority to make determinations under Section 163.3184(9) (b), Florida Statutes. 16. Remedial Actions to be Considered for Adoption. The local government agrees to consider for adoption by formal action of its governing body all remedial actions described in Exhibit B no later than the time period provided for in this agreement. 17. Adoption or Approval of Remedial Plan Amendments. Within 60 days after execution of this agreement by both parties, the local government shall consider for adoption all remedial plan amendments and amendments to the support document. This may be done at a single adoption hearing. Within 10 working days after adoption of the plan amendment, the local government shall transmit 10 copies of the amendment to the department as provided in Rule 9J-11.011, Florida Administrative Code. The local government also shall submit one copy to the regional planning agency and to any other unit of local or state government that has filed a written request with the governing body for a copy of the plan amendment and a copy to any party granted intervenor status in this proceeding. The amendment shall be transmitted to the department along with a letter which describes the remedial action adopted for each part of the plan amended, including references to specific portions and pages. 18. Review of Remedial Amendments and Notice of Intent. Within 45 days after receipt of the adopted remedial plan 6 amendments and support documents, the department shall ~~ notice of intent pursuant to section 163.3184, Florida S~atutes, for the adopted amendments in accordance with this agreement. a. In Comoliance: If the adopted remedial actions satisfy this agreement, the department shall issue a cumulative notice of intent addressing both the plan and the compliance agreement amendment as being in compliance. The department shall ~~ file this cumulative notice with DOAH and shall move to have this proceeding dismissed. b. Not in Comoliance: If the remedial actions are not adopted, or if they do not satisfy this agreement, the department shall issue a notice of intent to find the plan amendments not in compliance and shall forward the notice to DOAH for a hearing as provided in Subsection 163.3184(10), Florida Statutes, and may request that the matter be consolidated with the pending proceeding for a single, final hearing. The parties hereby stipulate to that consolidation and to the setting of a single final hearing if the department so requests. 19. Effect of Amendment. Adoption of any compliance agreement amendment shall not be counted toward the frequency restrictions imposed upon plan amendments pursuant to Section 163.3187(1), Florida Statutes. 20. Aqreement reqardinq further amendments. The local government agrees not to transmit or adopt any additional amendments to its plan, except other remedial actions pursuant to 7 ".. an executed stipulated settlement agreement, until the remedial amendments described in this agreement have been adopted and a notice of intent to find them in compliance has been issued by the department. This agreement contains all the terms and conditions agreed to by the parties. 8 \~c ~ In witness whereof, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed by their undersigned officials as duly authorized. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Charles G. Pattison Director, Division of Resource Planning and Management COLLIER COUNTY~ Board of County oners Date ~/~//n.r ate . Attest: r *: -t;~./-."'"-y ~ ~.. C unty Clerk J 7;) 70,',1';/'/,_/} 7. .o..fr. V./F ,-:"d.. ;''it;r. Counti Attorney Assistant General Counsel 9 . \ \, l.\ . \., ... STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTXENT OF COY.XUNITY AFFAIRS l;>C 4. IN RE: COUNTY OF COLLIER ) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ) AMENDMENT ) ADOPTED BY ) ORDINANCE NO. 94-22 ) ON April 12, 1994 ) ) DOCKET NO. 94-l-NOI-l101-(A)-(N) STATEMENT OF INTENT TO FIND ~REHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT NOT IN COMPLIANCE The Florida Department of community Affairs hereby issues its Statement of Intent to find the Comprehensive Plan Amendment of Collier county, adopted by Ordinance No. 93-22 on April 12, 1994, Not In Compliance based upon the Objections, Recom- mendations and Comments Report (ORC Report) issued by the Department on January 27, 1994, which is hereby incorporated by reference; and based upon changes made to the plan amendment, as adopted, which were not previously revie'",ed by the Department. The Department finds that the plan amendment is not "in compliance," as defined in section 163.31Sql)(b), Florida Statutes (F.S.), because it is no~ consis~ent ~ith Sec~ions 163.3177 and 163.317S, :.S., the State Comprehensive Plan, the Southwest Florida Comprehensive Regional Policy Plan, and Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), for the following reasons: - - EXHIBIT "1\" , "'../ A. Inconsistent provisions. The inconsistent OF provisio~ 1 C bt 1. ., A.''IENuX:;l'TS TO !NS!TY ?.hT!NG SYSTEM--TRAJ '=:? D:::vELOPY.ENT ?IG~TS , the plan amendment under this subject heading are as follows: The text for Amendment SP 93-05 states that densities may be increased through the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) section of the Land Development Code, however the text of the amendment does not include a specific citation (i.e. Ordinance Number). for the relevant sections of the Land Development Code. Also, the copy of the Transfer of Development Right.s section of the Land Development Code that is included with the amendment references the ST (Sensitive Treatment) section of the Code; however, the effect of the ST designation and the extent of the lands within this designation cannot be determined from the amendment. Furthermore, the amendment is unclear since it references the incorrect section of the Land Development Regulations (Section 2.2.~.6 rather than section 2.2.24.10), and because it sta~es that densities in the ~eceiving areas may be exceeded "by a minimum of twenty percent (20%)", ",'hich contradicts ~he da~a and analysis sUbmitted with ~he amendment. The amendment also is not consistent with Section 2.2.24.10 of the Land Development Code, which was submitted with the amendment and which establishes a ffieximum of twenty percent. Because of the deficiencies iden~ified above, the ame~d~ent is inte~nally inconsistent with the Growth Management Plan, and does not clearly implement Objectives 1 and 3 and Policy 3.1.b of the Future Land Use Element, and o~jectives 6.2, 6.7, 6.8, 11.3, 11.4, of the Conse=-vation Element. Rules 9J-5.005(2) (a), (5), (6), and (8); 2 " " and 9.1-5.006(2) (b)J., 4., and 5., (3)(b)1. and 40, (3)(c)1., \'?c 6.~ i ::~:;'.' and 7., and (4)(a), 9.1-5.012 (2)(b), (3) (b)l., 2., and 6.,9.1- S.013(1)(b), (3)(b)2., 3., and 4., LA.C. B. Re~ommended remedial actions. These inconsistencies may be remedied by taking the following actions: Reference the correct section of the Land Development Code in the amendment, include the ordinance number and adoption date for the relevant sections of the Land Development Code, and provide a copy of the ST regulations and a map of ST-designated areas, which shall be subject to compliance review. Correct the maximum densities in the TDR receiving areas to be consistent with the data and analysis and to be consistent with the Land Development Code. As an alternative, revise the amendment to state that the County may allow the transfer of densities from Natural Resources of the Coastal Zone, Environmentally Sensitive Areas, and Natural Resource Protection Areas to other areas on the County's Future Land Use Map, provided that: (1) the density in the receiving areas does not exceed the density that is otherwise allowed by the Density Rating System by 20%; (2) dwelling units shall not be transferred into ~he coastal Management A~ea from outside the Coastal Management Area; and (3) lands qualifying as sending areas must be designated ST (Sensitive Treatment) in the Land Development Code. o ~ - .Y ,,:;..." II. ~7 A.. ~: the plan amendment under this subject heading are as follows: ~3 ~ Inconsistent provisions. The inconsistent pro\&-~ J-'t STJ-TE CO!-:?REHENS!VE PLJ-N CONSISTENCY of ~ 1. The amendment is inconsistent with the Southwest Florida comprehensive Regional policy Plan, including the following goals and policies [Rule 9J-S.021(1)]: Goal (8) (a), Water Resources, Policy (8) (b)lO., to protect surface and groundwater quality and quantity in the state; Goal (9) (a), Coastal and Marine Resources, Policy (9) (b)4., to protect coastal resources from the adverse effects of development; and Policy (9) (b)6., to encourage land and water uses which are compatible with the protection of sensitive coastal resources; Goal (10) (a), Natural Systems and Recreational Lands, Policy (10) (b)l., to conserve forests, wetlands, fish, marine life, and wildlife, Policy (10) (b)7., to protect and restore the ecological functions of wetlands systems, and Policy (10) (b) 10. f to eophasize the ac~~isition and main~enance 0: ecologically . ~ ~ :..nlo.-ac,- systems; Goal (16) (a), Land Use, Policy (16) (b) 3., to enhance the livability and cha~acter 0: u~ban areas th~ough the encou~agement of an attractive and functional mix of living, wc~kins, shopping, and ~ecreational activities; and Policy (16) (b)6., ~o consider the irn?act o~ land use on ~ater ~ality and qua~tity, and the potential for flooding; 4 . .~ ~ -- ,~ ~ \ '\ \.\c ~ '2.. ~ Goal (26) (a), Plan Implementation, Policy (26) (b)7., to~ensure the development of comprehensive regional policy plans and local plans that implement and accurately reflect state goals and policies and that address problems, issues, and conditions that are of particular concern in a region. B. Recommended remedial actions. These inconsistencies may be remedied by taking the following actions: 1. Revise the amendment, based on relevant data and analysis, to be consistent with the above-mentioned goals and policies of the State Comprehensive Plan, in a manner consistent with the recommended remedial actions described herein. III. REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE POLICY Ph~N CONSISTENCY A~ Inconsistent provisions. The inconsistent provisions of the plan amendment under this subject heading are as follows: 1. The amendment is inconsistent with the Southwest Florida Comprehensive Regional Policy Plan, including the following goals and policies [Rule 9J-S.021(l)]: Regional Goal 8.B (p. 6-6) and Policies 8.B.l., 8.B.2., 8.B.3., and B.B.5., concerning the development and implementation of watershed management pla~s, and the maintenance and =es~c=a~ion of \Je~lands; Regional Goal 9.h. (p. 9-3) and policies 9.1.a., 9.1.h., and 9.2., concerning the protection of coastal ~esources; Regional Goal 10.h. (p. 10-3), and Policies 10.h.2., 10.A.3., 10.A.C., 10.h.10., 10.A.12., 10.h.13., and 10.C.l.g., concerning S ." 'J : ~ the protection of natural syste~S, ~et:ands, and uPland~~~; Regional Goal l6.A. (p.16-2) and Policies 16.A.1. and 16.A.3.C., ......, ..-/ ' d" T ~ concerning-balanced and planned develo~ment; Regional Goal 16.A. (p. 16-3) and l6.B: (p. 16-6), and policies - l6.A.3.f.-;-1.6:A.3.g.;-1.6.B.6., and 16.13.7., concerning the protection of environmentally sensitive lands and directing . ".- . . .,..;J.;..~ . ".__ -r: deVeloP1llentto areasthatare'':SuitablElffor growth;:" . Regional Goal16.C. (p. 16-7) and pOlicies l6.C.l., l6.C.3., and l6.C.5. concerning d~velopment of platted lands; B. Recommended remedial actions. These inconsistencies may be remedied by taking the following actions: 1. Revise the amendment, based on relevant data and analysis, to be consistent with the above-mentioned goals and policies of the Southwest Florida Regional Comprehensive Policy Plan, in a manner consistent with the recommended remedial actions described herein. l;~ 6 ...~. ....; $' "') "'\ \\' \.r'l- <v . .. , CONCLUSIOl'S 1. The plan amendment is not consistent with the Southwest Florida. comprehensive Regional Policy Plan. 2. The plan amendment is not consistent with the State Comprehensive Plan. 3. The plan amendment is not consistent with Chapter 9J-S, F.A.C. 4. The plan amendment is not consistent with the requirements of Sections 163.3177 and 163.3178, Florida statutes. 5. The plan amendment is not "in compliance," as defined in section 163.3184(1) (b), Florida Statutes. 6. In order to bring the plan amendment into compliance, the County may complete the recommended remedial actions described above or adopt other =ernedial actions that eliminate the inconsistencies. (l, Executed this ~ day of June, 1994, at Tallahassee, Florida. Cha=les G. Pattison, Di=ecto= Division of Resou~ce Planning and Management De?a~tment 0: Community Affai~s 2740 Centervie~ Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32399 7 rg. "'-=- 7':: i- -"'- .. -~'.. 1. EXHIBIT E ('\ ~. \G.-V The follo~ing language changes (strike through deletes language and underlined is proposed language, the bold language are the revisions proposed by statf to meet the Department of community Aftaire finding of not in compliance) are proposed to the Density Rating System of the Future Land Use Element (page LU-I-23): Conditions: I.. uv v6dL ar.all Il:l.e maximUlll permitted dem:;ity shall not exceed 16 residential dwellings unit5 per gross acreT . except "hen 11tilizina the Transfer of D<!!veloPllent Riahts (TORI Section 2.2. 2~.10 of the Land Development Code adoptod bv ordinanc.. # 91-102. on October 30, 19'1. The TOR section allows tor the maxi~u~ nU~ber of residential units permitted under the zonina district to be exceeded bv a ~';'ui1ltt:il maxiltlUlll of twenty percent (20%) and shall othe~ise be consistent with the Denaitv Rating system. Landa aualitied as sendina areas must be desi~atod SPooial Treatment CST) Overlay District. ~n"ity .hall not ~. tr~8terred into tbe coastal Manaqement Area trolll outside the coastal Kanaaement Area. 2. The maximum permitted density shall not exceed 4 residential dwelling units per gross acre within the Traffic Congestion Area whiCh inoludes the Coastal Management Area, unless it is increased through convQrsi~ of commercial zoning, provision of affordable housing, use of the provision tor residential in-till, use of the Transfer ot Development Riqhts Section of the Land Development Code ado~ted by ordinance t 91-102 on october 30, 1991, or for density awarded within the boundaries of an Activity Center. PropertiQs adjacent to the Traffic congestion Area shall be considered part of the Traffic Congestion Area if their principal access is to a road forming the boundary of the Area. In the Coastal Manaqement Area, TOR's shall only be transferred from "ST" parcels located within the Coastal Manaqement Area to receivina areas within the Coastal Manaqement A~ea. Deneitv shall not be ~ranaferr&d into tho Coesta1 Manaaement ~r&a trom outside ~he coastal Manaaement Area. The densitv in the receivina area shall not exceed the zonina district bv a maximum of 20% and shall otherwise be consistent with the Densitv Retina BVstelll. Lands aualifvina as eendinq areas must b. desi(Vll,to~ "ST" by ~he Land DevQlo"men~ Code. .,O!.d ;"l:IlO.l (rv) (VII) (S.d (' "".. '\~V 3. The maximum permitted density shall not exceed 4 residential dwelling units per gross acre within a portion ot the Coastal Management Area which is bounded by the City ot Naples to the west, US 41 to the north and the Area of Critical State Concern to the east, excepting Marco Island, which shall be allowed up to 6 dwelling units per gross acre for projects that qualify for a commercial zoning conversion bonus as set torth in the Density Rating System. Any project qualifying for such a bonus shall prepare and implement a hurricane evacuation plan for the project, which shall be subject to review by the Collier County Emergency Management Director. A second exception to this density standard-shall be made to allow a maximum of 12 dwelling units per gross acre (maximum 8 dwelling units per gross acre on Marco Island) for affordable housing not to exceed a maximum of 600 affordable housing units in the Urban Coastal Fringe Area provided appropriate mitigation is provided consistent with Policy 13.1.2 of the Conswrvation and Coastal Management Element. r The 600 affordable housing units to be allowed in the Urban Coastal Fringe Area and eligibility therefore will be determined by using the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development income definitions, bedrooms per unit and additional guidelines outlined in the Affordable Housing Density Bonus (ARDB) Ordinance 90-89 adop~ed on November 27, 1990 and shall be distributed ~hroughout the Urban Coastal Fringe Area based on hurricane evacuation routes as defined by the II..,~~':',,~ a..a U.Lal. Il..ptO. l.1.l.1.t Emeroencv Manaqement Director. All unit~ (including market rate) awarded by the AROB Ordinance above the pernitted base density of 4 dWelling units per gross acre, plus any other density bonus available minus any density reduction for traffic congestion or coastal management area shall be counted toward the 600 dwelling unit cap. A third exce~tion to the densitv standard would be the provision to increasQ dQnsitv th~ouqh the Transfer of Develooment Riqhts Section of the Land Development Code adopted by Ordinance i 91-102 on October 30, 1991.- provided aoprooriate mitiaation is reauired consistent with Policy 13.1.2 of the Conservation and Coastal Manaaement Element. The density in the receivinq area ~ shalT-not exceed the zonina district by a maximum of 20% and shall otherwise be consistent with the Density Ratina System. Density shall not be transferred into the Coastal Manaqement Area trom outside th~ c~astal Manaqement Area. Lands oualifvina as sendina areas must be desianated "ST" by the Land Develooment Code. 4. Travel Trailer Recreational Vehiole Parks shall be allowed to develop at a density consistent with the Zoning Ordinance. 2 6l.9CCZ6vOSt 01 8N1l01.1i:j A.JNnO) Cl3ITD) h01l.; l.{J :vt t>66t-St-!JI1\:j