EAC Minutes 09/02/2009 R
September 2, 2009
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Naples, Florida, September 2, 2009
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Environmental
Advisory Council in and for the County of Collier, having conducted
business herein, met on this date at 9:00 AM in a REGULAR SESSION in
Building "F" of the Government Complex, Naples, Florida with the
following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Dr. Judith Hushon
VICE CHAIRMAN: Andrew Dickman
Noah Standridge
Michael V. Sorrell
Patrick Peck
ALSO PRESENT: Steve Williams, Assistant County Attorney
Stan Chrzanowski, PE, Engineering Manager
Summer Araque, Sr. Environmentalist Specialist
Tom Greenwood, Comprehensive Planning
David Weeks, Comprehensive Planning
Barry Williams, Director, Parks and Recreation
Chris D' Arco, Environmental Specialist
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL AGENDA
September 2,2009 - 9:00 A.M.
Commission Boardroom
W. Harmon Turner Building (Building "F") - Third Floor
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Approval of August 5, 2009 meeting minutes
V. Upcoming Environmental Advisory Council Absences
VI. Land Use Petitions
Comprehensive Planning Department
A. Petition CP-2008-4, Fillmore, LLC - Petition to amend the Growth Management Plan (Future Land
Use Element and companion Future Land Use Map) by redesignating Rural Fringe Mixed Use
District (RFMUD) Sending Lands to Neutral Lands, to allow Neutral Lands uses, particularly facilities
for the collection, transfer, processing and reduction of solid waste. The 28.7-acre subject property
is located at present Fillmore recycling site located on the east and south sides of Washburn
Avenue, east of the Naples Landfill. - David Weeks for Corby Schmidt, Comprehensive Planning.
B. Petition CP-2009-01: Miami-Dade County - Petition to amend the Growth Management Plan
(Future Land Use Element and companion Future Land Use Map) by creating the "Dade-Collier
Cypress Recreation Area District" in the Conservation Designation. The 1,608-acre subject
property is located at the Miami/Dade-Collier County line north of U.S. Highway 41 and south of the
runway of the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, and, is located within the Big Cypress
Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC). Tom Greenwood, Comprehensive Planning.
Enqineerinq and Environmental Services Department
C. Site Improvement Plan SIP-P12009097
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve Nature Trail
Section 9 & 10, Township 51 South, Range 26 East
D. Planned Unit Development Amendment- PUDA-AR-1 0318
Magnolia Pond PUD
Section 34, Township 49 South, Range 34 East
VII. New Business
VIII. Old Business
IX. Update members on projects and Staff comments
X Subcommittee Reports
XI. Council Member Comments
XII. Public Comments
XIII. Adjournment
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Council Members: Please notify Summer Araaue. Environmental Services Senior Environmental
Specialist no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 26. 2009 if YOU cannot attend this meeting or if YOU have a
conflict and will abstain from voting on a petition (252-6290).
General Public: Any person who decides to appeal a decision of this Board will need a record of the
proceedings pertaining thereto; and therefore may need to ensure that a verbatim record of proceedings is
made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
September 2, 2009
I. Call to Order
Chairman Hushon called the meeting to order at 9:02AM.
II. Roll Call
Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
III. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Peck moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Dickman. Carried
unanimously 5-0.
IV. Approval of the August 5, 2009 meeting minutes
Mr. Standridge moved to approve the minutes of the August 5,2009 meeting.
Second by Mr. Peck. Carried unanimously 5-0.
V. Upcoming Environmental Advisory Council Absences
None
VI. Land Use Petitions
Comprehensive Planninl! Department
A. Petition CP-2008-4, Fillmore, LLC - Petition to amend the Growth
Management Plan (Future Land Use Element and companion Future Land
Use Map) by re-designating Rural Fringe Mixed Use District (RFMUD)
Sending Lands to Neutral Lands, to allow Neutral Lands uses, particularly
facilities for the collection, transfer, processing and reduction of solid waste.
The 28.7-acre subject property is located at present Fillmore recycling site
located on the east and south sides of Washburn Avenue, east of the Naples
Landfill.
(Staff: David Weeks to present for Corby Schmidt, Comprehensive Planning)
The presenters were sworn in
Dwight Nadeau, Planning Manager for RWA, Inc. provided an overview of the
Petition highlighting:
. Site is currently zoned agriculture and approved for the processing of
recycled materials and a mulching facility, which will continue.
. The proposal is to change the property designation from "Sending" to
"Neutral" Lands in the RFMUD.
. The on-site operation is proposed to be expanded to include the
processing of construction and demolition debris.
. Studies indicate there are no listed species or related foraging habitat
found on site.
. The operation will require the construction of a 20 square foot
building.
. No hazardous waste materials will be accepted on site.
. The lack of environmental attributes found on site makes it favorable
for re-designation.
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Under Council discussion the following was noted:
. The application is for a land-use designation change and needs to be
evaluated to determine if the environmental parameters warrant a re-
designation from "Sending" to "Neutral" Lands.
. The site is adjacent to Red Cockaded Woodpecker cavity trees and or
foraging, but is not currently being maintained to promote Red
Cockaded Woodpecker habitat.
Mike Ramsey, Ramsey, Inc. Environmental Consulting noted there is no RCW
activity on site and management for the species has not been required in
previously issued permits. In addition, the existing vegetation found on site is not
feasible for use by RCW.
David Weeks, Planning Manager, Comprehensive Planning noted:
. Staff has determined the data analysis has determined the designation
of "Sending lands" is not warranted and the property designation
should be changed to "Neutral Lands."
. If the designation is approved, any uses allowed within the Neutral
Lands designation would be allowed, through proper permitting.
. A Neighborhood Information Meeting was held with no objections for
the proposed re-designation.
. Staff recommends approval of the Petition.
Mr. Standridge moved to approve CP 2008-04 and send it to the (Collier County)
Planning Commission for review. Second by Mr. Sorrell. Carried unanimously
5-0.
B. Petition CP-2009-01: Miami-Dade County - Petition to amend the Growth
Management Plan (Future Land Use Element and companion Future Land
Use Map) by creating the "Dade-Collier Cypress Recreation Area District"
in the Conservation Designation. The 1,608-acre subject property is located
at the Miami/Dade-Collier County line north of U.S. Highway 41 and south
of the runway of the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, and, is
located within the Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC).
(Staff: Tom Greenwood, Comprehensive Planning)
The presenters were sworn in
Chairman Hushon noted a Naples Daily News Article incorrectly stated the
Environmental Advisory Council had taken a position on the item. The author
was relying on information provided in the Environmental Advisory Council
"Staff Report." The Council had taken no position on the item prior to today's
hearing.
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Kevin Asher, Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Department provided an
overview of the Petition highlighting the following:
. The proposal is to create the "Dade-Collier Cypress Recreation Area
District" for a portion of lands (1608 acres of the existing 24,000
acres) currently "Conservation Designation" for the Miami-Dade Jet
Port property.
. The property is located within the "Area of Critical State Concern"
(ACSC) on the southern section of the tract ofland controlled by
Miami-Dade County on US 41 adjacent to Big Cypress National
Preserve.
. The Petition requires a map and text (language) amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan.
. The site in question is currently utilized for swamp buggy activities,
hiking, hunting, etc., which uses are currently unsupervised.
· The proposed use will be for ATV's, moto-cross bikes, and/or Off
Road Vehicles, (no Swamp Buggies), hunting, fishing, hiking and
biking.
. The site will be fully supervised via a Park Ranger and volunteers.
. The proposed language to be incorporated into the Future Land Use
Element of the Comprehensive Plan has been submitted by the
Applicant as indicated on Page 4 and 5 ofthe application.
. To limit the re-designation to the 1,608 acres portion ofthe property,
Collier County Staff recommended the Applicant propose a "District
Overlay."
Mark Miller, Associate Environmental of Miller Legg provided a Slide Show
and provided an overview of the environmental characteristics ofthe site
highlighting:
. Nine "vegetative communities" have been identified on site in utilizing
the FLUCCS (Florida Land Use and Cover Classification).
. Telemetry indicates there is Panther activity on site
. The Applicant has contacted the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have no
objections to the proposal
. There will be no nighttime recreation activity permitted on site.
. Less than 3 percent of the site will be disturbed and the current
disturbed area will be reduced from 40 - 50 miles of swamp buggy
trail to 10 - 15 miles of trail, which will be narrower in width.
Andy McCall, Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation addressed the existing
conditions on site:
· Swamp Buggies have been utilizing the property since the 1940's and
have impacted the site with 40 - 50 miles of trails.
. The trails proposed will provide a 75 percent reduction in disturbed
area.
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. It will be operated by the Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation
Department and will require construction of a 2,400 sq. ft.
"Orientation Center
. In addition to the A TV trails, there will be construction of fishing
piers, wildlife viewing areas, archery areas, hiking and biking trails.
. All trails will be constructed as narrow as possible and "at grade."
. The "Swamp Buggy activity" will be relocated to the northern portion
of the existing 24,000-acre property.
Kevin Asher concluded, noting the Petition:
. Proposes re-designating the land to a "Recreation Area District" and
provides for a strong approach in preservation and mitigation.
. Provides for the elimination of unsupervised adverse uses on site.
. Responds to County and State initiatives.
. Ensures the uses will be coordinated with any applicable County, State
and Federal Agencies.
. Has the endorsement of the Collier County and Miami Dade County
Sheriffs.
Kevin Asher addressed many questions from Council:
. The operations will incorporate issuance of use permits for vehicles,
education programs, an on site Supervisor and volunteer rangers.
. The site is inundated with water at times during the year and certain
uses may be limited depending on environmental conditions.
. A portion of the tarmac area is reserved for Swamp Buggy Parking and
will remain in this use.
. The aviation aspect of the remaining property will remain including
training and any designated Federally authorized uses.
. Traffic impact studies project 14,000 user occasions annually and the
proposal will have a small impact on traffic.
. The Applicant believes the goals of the ACSC are furthered by on site
supervision of the uses, improvement of the trails to promote "natural
sheet flow," and impacting less than 3 percent of the site.
. The Management Plan will strive to ensure user groups do not conflict
in their utilization of the property.
. A joint use agreement between the Counties (Collier, Miami-Dade,
etc.) will be implemented.
. Impacts on greenhouse gas emissions created by the proposal have not
been officially analyzed.
Chairman Hushon noted based on ATV registration data, a majority of
the users will be from the East Coast and changes are being requested to
Collier County lands. 10 of the sites studied by the Applicant scored as
well in the analysis for the location of a site. The biggest advantage to this
site for the Applicant is their ownership of the property.
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Break: 1 0:44am
Reconvened: 11: OOam
Tom Greenwood, Comprehensive Planning submitted the following documents
for review:
. Copies of email from individuals which expressed concern on the use
ofthe site for ATV's including noise, impacts on wildlife, impacts on
the Florida Panther etc.
. A letter to "Kevin Asher, from Julio Menanche, of MSA Assoc" dated
August 25,2009, addressing some areas of concern in the outlined in
the Staff Report.
. A letter from "John C. Weldon, Forest Recreation Administrator for
the Florida Division of Forestry dated August 26,2009" indicating the
proposal is consistent with the T. Mark, Schmidt Off-Highways
Vehicle Safety and Recreation Act.
. A letter from "Larry Dugan and Katie Edwards of the Dade County
Farm Bureau to Kevin Asher dated August 31, 2009," indicating OHV
utilization in Miami Dade County has negative impacts on crops and
support the proposal.
. A letter from "Robert Parker, Director of the Miami Dade Police
Department to Tom Greenwood dated August 31, 2009" supporting
the proposal.
. A letter from "Kevin Rambosk, Collier County Sheriff to Tom
Greenwood dated September 1, 2009" supporting the proposal.
. A letter from "Manley Fuller, President of Florida Wildlife Federation
to James McCall, Park Planner for Miami Dade County dated
September 1, 2009" indicating it the proposal moves forward, specific
standards for usage be implemented.
. A letter to "Kevin Asher from Barry Williams, Director of Collier
County Parks and Recreation dated June 2, 2009" indicating this site
should be considered for A TV use.
He provided a detailed overview of the Staff Report (Environmental Advisory
Council" from the "Community Development and Environmental Services
Division, Comprehensive Planning Department, Hearing Date September 2,
2009 "), highlighting the following:
. A private ATV park in Charlotte County had a public event in which
15,000 guests attended.
. ATV use is allowed in the Big Cypress National Preserve, with a
proposal for expansion.
. The current Conservation Designation permits passive recreation and
does not permit motorized usage as outlined in the LDC.
. The applicant has not addressed the impact on greenhouse gases.
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. Staff suggests the application is not consistent with the goals of the T.
Mark, Schmidt Off-Highways Vehicle Safety and Recreation Act in
safeguarding natural resources.
· Staff requested a detail desktop analysis of non-tidal ACSC lands
within the Conservation designation. The applicant declined to provide
the information.
. The site is inundated with water most of the year with the Park to be
closed during dry and wet seasons.
In conclusion, Staff recommends the Environmental Advisory Council forward
Petition No. CP-2009-1 to the Board of County Commissioners with a
recommendation not to transmit this Petition to the Florida Department of
Community Affairs.
David Weeks, Comprehensive Planning noted:
· Staff has a concern re-designation of the property may set a precedent
where other private landowners in the area may come forward
requesting are-designation of their property.
· The Applicant bases its conclusions on the fact the site will see
reduced environmental impacts by reducing the disturbed areas and
limiting the existing uses on site, to the best of his knowledge, the
existing use is deemed "unauthorized" by the Collier County Planning
Department.
· The proposed language amendments by Staff to the language proposed
by the Applicant to be incorporated into the FLUE shown on Page 10
of 13 of the Staff Report does not constitute Staff endorsement of the
proposal, rather language Staff requests should the proposal be
approved.
Barry Williams, Director, Collier County Parks and Recreation stated the
Department has been involved in the issue working with South Florida Water
Management District in locating an ATV site in Collier County. To date a site
has not been formally approved, and noted the region needs an area where
supervised A TV usage can occur. The Applicant has utilized due diligence in
proposing the site. Unlike Big Cypress National Preserve, this site will cater to
recreational riding activities for families.
Speaker
Wayne Jenkins, Collier Sportsmen and Conservation Club addressed the
Council and noted he is a member of the Off Road Vehicle Committee for Big
Cypress National Preserve. ATV use continues to grow in popularity and is
allowed in Big Cypress National Preserve but restricted by the issuance of
permits. Currently there is more demand than supply of permits and the Preserve
utilizes a lottery system for issuing permits. There is a distinct need for a well
managed, family oriented, A TV Park. He urged the EAC to support the proposal
to re-designate a portion of the property in question.
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Mr. Sorrell moved to approve the Petition (Petition CP-2009-01: Miami-Dade
County - Petition to amend the Growth Management Plan (Future Land Use
Element and companion Future Land Use Map) by creating the "Dade-Collier
Cypress Recreation Area District" in the Conservation Designation.) Second by
Mr. Standridge.
A lengthy discussion took place noting the proposed use is needed within the
region and the proposal may reduce the current level of negative environmental
impacts created on site.
Mr. Dickman expressed concern the proposal may set future precedents for re-
designation requests in the area. The wet conditions found on site will severely
limit the use of the park. He acknowledged the need for a site, but this site will
not ultimately provide a solution for a safe and useable environment for Off Road
Vehic1e Riders. There is not enough data provided to ensure the Petition meets
the goals of the Conservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Chairman Hushon concurred on the setting of a precedent and expressed
concern the site is in the Area of Critical State Concern with a proposed use in an
area currently "Conservation Designation." Attention to Endangered Species is
inadequate, environmental omissions have not been addressed and proposal is
inconsistent with the "T Mark Schmidt Off-Highway Vehicle Safety and
Recreation Act."
Andy McCall, Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation stated projections indicate
the site will be open for ATV use 6 months ofthe year, and hikinglbiking 9
months of the year.
Discussion occurred if the motion should contain any conditions for approval?
Mr. Sorrell amended the motion to approve the Petition (Petition CP-2009-01:
Miami-Dade County - Petition to amend the Growth Management Plan
(Future Land Use Element and companion Future Land Use Map) by creating
the "Dade-Collier Cypress Recreation Area District" in the Conservation
Designation) subject to the following condition:
Approval is subject to the following language additions, amendments or deletions
to the Applicants proposed language as shown on Page 4 and 5 of the Application.
Said language additions, amendments or deletions are proposed by Staff on page
10 of 13 of the Staff Report to the "Environmental Advisory Councilfrom the
"Community Development and Environmental Services Division, Comprehensive
Planning Department, Hearing Date September 2, 2009, " specifically:
1. Page 4 of application, last line - language added to read:
Development within this District, except for trails, may be concentrated on
already disturbed area along the western portions of the site, primarily in
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Section 16. "This District will be exempt from Policy VA.1.d of the FLU,
Section II, Implementation Strategy in that it will not be required to protect all
wetland plants as described by this section. The 10% A CSC site alteration
limit will still apply. ..
2. Page 5 of application, paragraph 1 - language amended to read:
The drainage and storm water management systems for this District "shall" be
designated to the compatible with environmental site assessments.. ,. where
determined appropriate.
3. Page 5 of application, paragraph 2, #1 - language added to read:
OHV uses as defined in F.S. 261.03 and 261.20 for operation ofOHVs on
public.. . (e.g. tire chains). "OHVs for this site shall be limited to ATVs and
motocross vehicles. Swamp buggies are prohibited. "
4. Page 5 of application, paragraph 2
Deletion of the language provide in #12.
(See attached "Exhibit A")
Second by Mr. Standridge. Motion carried 3 "yes" - 2 "no." Chairman
Hushon and Mr. Dickman voted "no" for the reasons outlined above.
Break: 12:12 pm
Reconvened: 12:20 pm
Emdneerine and Environmental Services Department
C. Site Improvement Plan SIP-PL2009097 Rookery Bay National Estuarine
Reserve Nature Trail
Section 9 & 10, Township 51 South, Range 26 East
(Staff: Christopher D' Arco, Engineering and Environmental Services)
The presenters were sworn in.
Mariben Espiritu Anderson, Environmental Manager, The LPA Group, Inc.
provided an overview of the application highlighting:
. The proposal is for development of a passive recreation trail for
education purposes.
. The trail will be located adjacent to the Rookery Bay National
Estuarine Research Reserve located on Collier Blvd., South of its
intersection with US 41.
. Where necessary, the trails will require construction of boardwalks.
. For Grant Funding purposes, the trails need to be completed before
December 25,2009.
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Mr. Standridge moved to approve (Site Improvement Plan SIP-PL2009097
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve Nature Trail Section 9 & 10,
Township 51 South, Range 26 East). Second by Mr. Sorrell. Carried
unanimously 5-0.
D. Planned Unit Development Amendment PUDA-AR-I0318 Magnolia Pond
PUD
Section 34, Township 49 South, Range 34 East
(Staff: Christopher D' Arco, Engineering and Environmental Services)
The presenters were sworn in.
Jeremy Sterk and Tim Hancock of Davidson Engineering provided an
overview of the application highlighting:
. The Petition is to rezone a 5-acre parcel added to an existing 42.05
parcel at the Northeast Comer of Magnolia Pond PUD on Magnolia
Drive.
. The proj ect was originally approved in 1998 for 231 residential units
on the 42.05 acres.
. There is no increase in the number of residential units proposed,
however the site will be utilized as an assisted living facility.
. The project will comply with current Collier County Land
Development Standards.
. The Preserve Areas have been re-designed to abut an existing preserve
located on an adjacent site.
· The applicant proposes to slightly alter Golden Gate Canal and deed a
20- foot easement to the County for kayaking, canoeing, etc. access.
. There are Gopher Tortoises located on site, which will be re-Iocated
off-site.
Stan Chrzanowski, Engineering Manager for Collier County provided an
overview of the LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) Map for the area.
Chris D' Arco, Environmental Specialist stated Staff recommends approval of
Residential Planned Unit Development Rezone No. PUDZ-2006-AR-10318
"Magnolia Pond PUD" with the following conditions:
Stormwater Manaeement
South Florida Water Management District permit modifications shall be obtained
prior to the next Development Order.
Environmental
1) Provide Florida Black Bear and Big Cypress fox squirrel management plans
as part of the next Development Order.
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2) Provide a Gopher Tortoise relocation management plan as part of the next
Development Order.
3) Provide a report to the Environmental Services staff on the results of the
relocation of gopher tortoises within thirty days of relocation. The report
must contain the following information: the number of burrows excavated, the
number of tortoises relocated, and the final relocation site.
Mr. Sorrell moved to approve the application subject to the Staff conditions
outlined above. Second by Mr. Dickman. Carried unanimously 5-0.
VII. New Business
None
VIII. Old Business
None
IX. Update members on projects
None
X. Subcommittee Reports
None
XI. Council Member Comments
None
XII. Public Comments
None
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There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was
adjourned by the order of the Chair at 12:47 PM.
COLLIER COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Chairman, Dr. Judith Hushon
These Minutes were approved by the Board/Chairman on
as presented , or as amended
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Patricia L. Morgan
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Re: as requested... EAC 9/2/09 "Exhibit A"
Thanks Trish,
Actually, what needs to be attached to the minutes is only pages 4 and 5, not, 3 and 6, I forgot to
mention that.
Dave
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H. Zoning CON-ACSC/ST, Conservation District within Area
G. Size in Acres: Aoorox. 1,608
of Critical State Concern/Soecial Treatment Overlay
I. Present Future Land Use Map Designation(s) Conservation and Area of Critical State Concern
Overlav
IV. TYPE OF REQUEST:
A. GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN ELEMENT (S) TO BE AMENDED:
X Future Land Use
Immokalee Area Master Plan
Transportation
Coastal & Conservation
Intergovernmental Coord.
Sanitary Sewer
Drainage
Golden Gate Area Master Plan
Capital Improvement
Housing
Recreation & Open Space
Potable Water
Solid Waste
Natural Groundwater Aquifer
B. Amend Page(S) 12, 87 and 124 of the Future Land Use Element
As Follows: (Use Cross thr.oughs to Identify language to be deleted; Use Underline to
identify language to be added). Attach additional pages if necessary:
See Below
Page 12
Policy 1.4: The CONSERVATION Future Land Use Designation shall include a Future Land Use District.
A DADE-COLLIER CYPRESS RECREATION AREA DISTRICT
Page 87
A. Dade-Collier CVDress Recreation Area District
The Dade-Collier Cvoress Recreation Area District encomoasses aooroximatelv 1,608 acres of
land located within Sections 13. 14. 15. and 16 of T ownshio 53 South. Ranoe 34 Eas: adloinino the
Miami-Dade/Collier County line north of U.S. Hiohway 41 and south of the runwa of the Dade-
Collier Transition and Trainlno Airoort. and within the Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern
(ACSC). All lands within this District are entirely owned by Miami-Dade County and includes
wetlands. cyoress and hardwood forests. and fiye man-made lakes.
The orimarv ouroose of this District is to enhance the exlstino natural resources while oroYidino for
an aoorooriate level of recreational uses beneficial to the county and the region.
The uses allowed within this District. with limitations soecific to this District. are as follows:
a. Visitors' center buildin - for administrative offices orientation area meetin room and
restrooms - not to exceed 2 400 sue feet.
b. Parkino lot limited to a caoacity of 80 oassenoer vehicles and associated trailers;
c. Primitive Camoinq;
d. Recreational vehicle camoing;
e. Fishino Diers and docks;
f. Multi-use trails for oedestrians and bicycles;
g. Wildlife viewino olatforms an~rlooks;
h. Archerv ranoe;
i. Off hiohwav vehicles (OHV) trails; and
j. Other uses as allowed in the Conservation Deslonatlon.
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. -=-- Develooment within this District. exceot for trails. may be concentrated on alreadY disturbed area
--alona the western oortions of the site. orimarlly in Section 16.
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(5', ~ The dralnaae and storm water manaQement systems for this District mav be desianed to be
~ comoatlble with environmental site assessments, develooment and mltieation strategies,
environmental enhancements and regulatorv reauirements. Site develooment mav
restore/reallan exlstlne trails orevlouslv created bv swamo bueQies that traverse the site orlmarllv
in an east/west direction. Lake edaes mav be Imoroved with a shallow littoral zone wh~re
determined aooroorlate.
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At the time of rezoninQ, an adaotive comorehensive manaeement olan shall be orovlded that
includes:
1. OHV uses as defined in F.S. 261.03 and 261.20 for ooeratlon of OHVs on oubllc land. These
.........1 soecifications mav address vehicle and tire size, noise control. orohlbition of certain OHV
~ tvces (e.e. tracked vehicles), crohlbltlon of devices affixed to tires (e.a. tire chains).
2. An OHV Insoectlon oroaram and vehicle reaistration oroaram.
3. Provisions to demarcate site boundaries.
4. Definitive location of all orooosed uses - camosltes. carklne areas. archerv ranee. OHV
trails and trail access oolnts, oedestrlan and blcvcle trolls, etc.
5. Develooment intensltv limitations - maximum number of RV and orlmitive camoina sites,
coo on number of OHV users dallv, etc.
6. Monltorine orovlslons to ensure OHV comollance.
7. Enforcement oroaram for comollance with all site/oark restrictions and limitations.
a. Soeclflcatlon of oerlods of oceratlon, esoeclallv for OHVs - daily hours of ooaratlon, oeriods
of closure (e.e. high water. fire threat. hurricane threat), seasonal restrictions or closure.
9. Monltorlna for detrimentallmoacts uoon listed soecles.
10. Restoration clan for oresentlv disturbed oortions of the site not to be utilized (e.o. most of
the exlstina OHV trails), and creation of littoral zones for all lakes where determined
aooroorlate.
11. Demonstration of comollance with the ACSC limitations (e.a. maximum site alteration of
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~~12. Deviation te reauest dlsturballl,.;~ to areas Imoacted bv develoomenl ill the .^.CSC where
, unavoidnhle uo to a mmdmum of 10% of the subject site orea.
Page 124 - Additional Map to be added:
Future Land Use Map
Mixed Use & Interchange Activity Center Maps
Properties Consistent by Policy (5.9, 5.10,5.11. 5.12,5.13,5.14.5.15) Maps
Collier County Wetlands Map
Collier County Wellhead Protection Areas and Proposed Wellfields and ASRs Map
Rivers and Floodplains Map
Estuarine Bays Map
Soils Map
Existing Commercial Mineral Extraction Sites Map
Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay Map
Stewardship Overlay Map
Rural Lands Study Area Natural Resource Index Maps
North Belle Meade Overlay Map
Existing Public Educational Plants (Schools) and Ancillary Plants (Support Facilities) Map
Existing Sites for Future Public Educational Plants and Ancillary Plants
Plantation Island Urban Area Map
Copeland Urban Area Map
Railhead Scrub Preserve - Conservation Designation Map
Lely Mitigation Park - Conservation Designation Map
Urban - Rural Fringe Transition Zone Overlay Map
Orange Blossom Mixed Use Subdistrict Map
Vanderbilt Beach/Collier Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict Map
,)0\1 1:0 Boulevard/County Barn Road Mixed Use Subdistrict Map
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