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GROWTH MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
PLANNING & REGULATION
MASTER MOBILITY PLAN
WORKSHOP
MINUTES
MAY 13,2010
May 13,2010
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH
MANAGEMENT DIVISION/PLANNING AND REGULATION
MASTER MOBILITY PLAN WORKSHOP
Naples, Florida, May 13,2010
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Growth Management
Division/Planning and Regulation, having conducted business herein, met
on this date at 8:30 AM for the Master Mobility Plan WORKSHOP
SESSION at the North Collier Regional Park Exhibit Hall, 15000 Livingston
Road, Naples, Florida, with the following individuals present:
Chairman - Urban Land Institute - Brian Goguen
ULI Chairman Elect - David Farmer
ALSO PRESENT:
Nick Casalanguida, Deputy Administrator, Growth Management Div.
Michael Bosi, Manager, Comprehensive Planning
Donna Fiala, Collier County Commissioner
Jim Coletta, Collier County Commissioner
Donna Reed Caron, Collier County Planning Commissioner
Bradley Schiffer, Collier County Planning Commissioner
Collier County Mobility Master Plan
May 13th Stakeholder Workshop
Preliminary Al!:enda/Workshop Outline
. Introduction (8:30A-8:45A) -7 Nick C. Collier County
o Workshop Introduction
. What audience can expect today
. What is expected of the audience at this workshop
o Purpose ofMMP/Overview of Grant
. Graphic of how four elements fit together (provided by TOA)
. Data Collection Phase
. Subsequent Phase (Project Management Plan)
. Overview/Purpose
. Schedule of key concepts (Broad)
. Opportunities for Public Input
. ULI Speaker (8:45A-1O:15A) -7 Tom Murphy/Chris Wright ULI
o Presentation 45 min (Tom Murphy)
o Q&A 15 min (Tom Murphy)
o Overview of Florida Report 15 min (Chris Wright)
. Break (10:15A-I0:30A)
. Data Collection Phase (10:30A-12:00P)
o Overview of Land Use and Demographics -7 (Michael Bosi? Collier County)
. Comp Plan Process/ Future Land Use
. Demographics
o Infrastructure -7 CH2MHill
o Environmental -7 Wilson-Miller
o Mobility/Energy -7 TOA
o Land Use -7 TOA
. Closing Comments and Questions (12:00P-12:30P) -7 Nick C. Collier County
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May 13,2010
Opening Comments/Introductions:
Brian Goguen, Chairman of the Urban Land Institute of Southwest Florida, opened the
Workshop at 8:35 AM as joint host with Collier County and welcomed the participants.
The following attended:
Commissioner Donna Fiala, Board of County Commissioners
Commissioner Jim Coletta, Board of County Commissioners
Donna Reed Caron, Planning Commission
Bradley Schiffer, Planning Commission
Urban Land Institute - Mission Statement:
· Provide leadership in the responsible use of land
. Create and sustain thriving communities worldwide
· "Best Practices" - distribution of information
Chairman Goguen stated the Urban Land Institute is a non-partisan organization with over
30,000 members in 92 countries. He noted the VLI 2010 Infrastructure Report outlines major
infrastructure needs throughout the United States. There is also a Florida Infrastructure
Report which has been compiled by the five regional District Councils.
He introduced the Chairman Elect, David Farmer, who will assume office in July 2010.
Mr. Farmer introduced Nick Casalanguida, Deputy Administrator, Growth Management
Division.
The following is a brief summary ofMr. Casalanguida's Opening Remarks:
Topic: Purpose of Master Mobility Plan and Overview of Grant
· Build-out: 2065 and 2080
· Purpose: To develop and obtain consensus for a concise and practical plan to guide
the need and location of land use, transportation infrastructure, public services, multi-
modal transportation, and utility infrastructure while protecting environmentally
sensitive land, habitat and agricultural land
· Goal: To reduce VMT ("Vehicle Miles Traveled")
. Objectives:
o Coordinate planning for environmentally-responsible mobility options
o Encourage and offer incentives for multimodal transportation
o Increase efficiency of mobility system
o Decrease non-essential travel
o Plan and design for non-motorized travel
. Method:
o Identify the type and location of infrastructure anticipated at Build-out
. Savings:
o 2035 LRTP ("Long Range Transportation Plan") anticipated 41M vehicle
miles to be traveled per day
o A conservative reduction of 10% in VMT will result in savings of $675,000
(gas/costs) per day for the traveling public
· Funding: a Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grant and some local funding
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Mr. Casalanguida noted other Master Plans that are part of the coordinated effort to reduce
VMT:
· Land Use Master Plan: To strategically locate public services, private residential,
commercial, and industrial developments
· Multimodal Master Plan: Incorporate transportation alternatives and develop a
non-motorized pedestrianlbicycle network
o CAT ("Collier Area Transit") system - operational and growing
o Develop a transfer station for buses that will be convenient and easy to use
(downtown - central location)
o Customize bus stops to fit into community
· Wildlife Crossings and Habitat Preservation Master Plan: To identify
environmentally sensitive land, habitat, and agricultural land; to preserve the
integrity of natural resources while providing for mobility
Speakers:
Tom Murphy is a ULI Senior Resident Fellow for Urban Development, a former Mayor of
Pittsburgh (1994 - 2005), and has served as ULI's Gulf Coast Liaison since January 2006.
He gave a slide presentation and a brief summary follows:
· In 1903, there were 150 miles of paved roadways in the United States; 8,000 cars on
the road, and no highway or transportation department in any state
· By 1923, there were 8 million cars, thousands of miles of paved roads, and a highway
department in every state.
· Four converging forces shape how people live and will live: climate changes,
globalization, infrastructure investment, and development trends
· The United States is no longer energy independent - use is greater than production -
and this is not a sustainable model for economic well-being
· Reducing the amount of miles driven is one step to break the cycle
· "Infrastructure" - to provide a community/village atmosphere in a mixed-use
development (housing, retail and commercial) which encourages residents to
walk/bicycle to work, or to shop
· Creation of long-term public/private partnership will foster planned growth/development
· The current local base of employment, i.e., tourism, construction, and agriculture, is
not sufficient
Question:
A member of the public spoke about the "Twin Eagles" development, the lack of density as
initially proposed, and the loss of an environmental corridor. He cited Ave Maria as a
successful, walkable community and noted the Country of Israel mandated installation of
solar-powered water heaters in all residences. He questioned why Naples could not do the
same.
Chris Wright is a Professional Civil Engineer, co-founder and current president ofRW A,
Inc., and the Co-Chair ofULI's Infrastructure Committee.
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Mr. Wright outlined some of the highlights of the "Connecting Florida" Report that was
compiled by ULI's District Councils as a collaborative, statewide effort. A brief summary of
his presentation follows:
Topic: "Connecting Florida: Transit + Florida's Economy"
· Goal: Regionally integrated transit systems and compact, walkable land development
· Florida's economy is driven by the 5 largest metropolitan regions: Jacksonville,
Orlando, Tampa, Southeast Florida, and Southwest Florida
o Will absorb 80% of the anticipated additional 5M people moving to in Florida
by 2030
o Approximately 150,000 new households will be located in SW Florida
· Regionally integrated transit systems will help to sustain economics
· Elements of a regionally integrated transit system:
o Computer rail and express buses
o Rapid transit: light rail and buses
o Local system: buses and streetcars
o Intercity service: passenger rail and buses
o Walkable land use
· Between 2000-07, the population growth and travel outstripped the State's system of
roads
· Florida currently ranks at the bottom of Forbes Magazine's analysis of the best and
worst commutes in the Nation's 60 largest metropolitan areas
· Additional bonus: Investing in transit development creates jobs
· Also discussed: Land Use connectivity, Compact Development and Environmental
Benefits.
· Each metropolitan area in Florida was matched with a "Best Practices" community
with similar population and demographics from across the Country:
o Southwest Florida was matched with Eugene/Springfield, Oregon which has a
rapid bus transit system in place.
· Goal: Learn from other areas how they built momentum for change, paid for new
investments, selected new technologies, organized to provide regionally-integrated
transit systems, and coordinated land development
· CAT ("Collier Area Transit) began in 2001 and runs weekday/weekend service on
nine routes
· Lee County Transit grew by 37% between 2000 and 2008
· Proposed projects: Seminole Gulf Railway Corridor; Expansion ofl-75
BREAK: 10:00 AM
RECONVENED: 10:20 AM
Michael Bosi, Manager - Comprehensive Planning Department, presented an overview
of Land Use and Demographics
Topic: Comprehensive Planning Process
· The Growth Management Plan is a document which serves the connector and is
comprised of several elements:
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o Future Land Use Element, Transportation Element, Housing Element, Capital
Improvement Element, Economic Element, and the Inter-governmental
Coordination Element
Mr. Bosi noted every municipality within the State of Florida is required to review/update
their County's Growth Management Plan and submit an Evaluation Appraisal Report
("EAR") every seven years to determine if the policies are being adhered to and the goals are
being met. It is an analysis of whether or not the GMP is directing the development of a
County and adjusting for changing conditions and trends.
He referred to House Bill 697 (July 2008) - energy efficiency and reduction of greenhouse
gases - by which the State has requested local governments to:
· Strengthen relationship between Transportation Planning and Land Use Planning
· Requires the GMP's Future Land Use Element ("FLUE") to be based on data and
studies
· Requires the Transportation Element to develop strategies to reduce greenhouse gases
by reducing the Vehicle Miles Traveled ("VMT")
o Range of mobility options - create an environment where an individual is not
dependent on an automobile
o Analyze transportation facilities/services, including public transit
o Develop bicycle and pedestrian pathways
He stated each jurisdiction is required to address the policies ofHB 697 within its GMP.
Collier County developed the Master Mobility Plan to vet the issues and achieve the changes
mandated by the State.
· Approximately 67% of the land within Collier County has been set aside for
conservation
· The concentration for future growth and development will be contained in the area
East of County Road 951 (potential of 700,000 new residents)
o Horizon Study Phase One (2004) established the cost to provide infrastructure
and services to the community
o Phase Two of the Horizon Study obtained input from the stakeholders in the
area through numerous public meetings
o Two key components resulted from the public meetings: (1) the Bridge Study
and (2) the Collier Interactive Growth Model ("CIGM") which is a land use
modeling tool
He further stated the Master Mobility Plan will provide the link between land use and the
infrastructure and services necessary to maintain the land use.
Bill Gramer is a Registered Professional Engineer and represents the design firm of
CH2MHill, Inc. He has worked on numerous projects with Collier County.
Topic: Infrastructure
· Purpose: To document existing infrastructure, Level of Service ("LOS")
requirements and planned future projects
· Population: Current - 348,000 // Projected future - 950,000
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. Components:
o Educational facilities (elementary/middle schools and high schools)
· Planned: 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools
o Parks and recreational facilities
· Future location will be determined by growth patterns
o Library
· Planned: one new branch in Marco Island
o Emergency Medical Services ("EMS")
· Level of Service: 1 unit for 16,400 residents
· Planned: 10 stations by 2020
o Fire Rescue
· Level of Service: 1 unit/4 minute response time within service area
(1.5 mile radius from station)
· Planned: 2 stations
o Sheriff's Office
· Level of Service: 950 officers (1.98 officers per 1,000 residents)
· Planned: as necessary within area East of 951
o Correctional Facilities (Naples Jail Center and Immokalee)
· Inmate population: average is 1,000 beds per month
· Level of Service: 3.2 beds per 1,000 inmates
· Planned: Immokalee Jail Center will be expanded as needed
o Government Services - Collier County Government Center
· Planned: Expand Property Appraiser's Office (5-year plan)
o Utilities
· Solid Waste Facility
. one landfill (31 0 acres)
· 4 - recycling station // 1 - transfer Station:
. Sufficient capacity until 2029
· Water Facility
· No current plan to grow water service area
· Wastewater Facility
· New Northeast Facility has been designed/permitted, and will
be constructed as needed
Tim Durham, WilsonMiller, has worked with Collier County to permit Capital
Infrastructure Projects over the past 5 to 7 years and to map out environmentally sensitive
lands.
Topic: Environmental Data
· Data sources are collected in the GIS ("Geographic Information System")
o Identification of conservation and protected lands - location and how do the
areas function together
o Major wetland systems
· Where did water flow historically?
· How is water moved and its affect on downstream water bodies
· Water quality and storm water treatment
· Rivers and canal systems
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o Species habitat and wildlife crossings/corridors
· Collier County has "Listed Species" to be protected as well as other
wildlife
· Connections between preserves
· Integration of roadways
. Wildlife underpasses
. Cost effective designs
o Restoration projects
· Reduce impacts along new roadways
. Regulatory Agencies:
o Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission ("FFWCC")
o Florida Department of Environmental Protection
o University of Florida Geoplan Center
o South Florida Water Management District ("SFWMD")
o U.S. Department of Agriculture ("USDA")
· Conservation and Protected Lands: Federal, State, County and Private Sector
o Rural Land Stewardship Areas ("RLSA")
Emilio Robau is a Professional Engineer and co-founder of R W A, Inc.
Topic: Watershed Infrastructure Research
· Infrastructure is required to maintain or enhance Levels of Service for human
habitation and ecological health
. Projects:
o Simple drainage
o Complex water management
o Restoration - ecological improvements
o "Best Practices" Management strategies
o Water supply and wastewater removal
. Goals/Objectives:
o Collect watershed information for Infrastructure project
o Obtain input from public and stakeholders
o Develop ranking system - prioritize projects
o Utilize information in development of Master Mobility Plan, EAR
("Evaluation Appraisal Report") and AUIR ("Annual Update Inventory
Report")
. Tasks:
o Expand multi-agency database (example: "Southwest Florida Feasibility
Study")
o Develop comprehensive GIS Database
o Utilize existing evaluation matrix
o Prepare summary report and recommendations
Steve Tindale is a Professional Engineer and co-founder of Tindale-Oliver, Inc.
Topic: MobilitylEnergy Data
· Grant and Study focused on transportation mobility and energy
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· State builds roads ("SIS"- State Intermodal System)
o Major Arterials - 1-75 provides primary access into Collier County
oVery little "commuter" traffic from East
. Collier County also builds road
o Minor Arterials - roadways for regional traffic
o Six lane roads projected for 2035 LRTP ("Long Range Transportation Plan")
· Urban interchanges
· Transit System: Routes, stops and transfer stations
o Future: increase coverage area, frequency of service (shorter wait times), and
premium routes - longer connections
· Multi-modal: connection between transit operating systems and movement of
pedestrians
o Bicycle paths and pedestrian walkways - addition of trails
o Bicycle racks on buses
Topic: Land Use Data
· "Vision" planning - identify where residents will live (density), where they will
work, and where are areas to be protected
o Consensus from government and community
· Current Developable land - 900 persons per square mile
. Built-out Plan (2065) - 2,500 persons
· Future Land Use: proposed distribution - tied to Growth Management Plan
· Key component: the interaction between Mobility/Energy, Land Use, Environment
and Infrastructure
Questions:
· What percentage of the estimated 600,000 new residents will reside in the lands east
of 951 ?
o Assumptions have made based on past studies. Development will occur
where land is available and land is available in the area east of 951.
· How is the ongoing work on the Master Mobility Plan going to mesh with Long
Range Transportation Plan Update?
o The time frames are almost parallel and the same information will be used.
Mike Bosi recognized the Smart Growth Coalition, sponsored by the Health Department,
which has become involved in the development of land use policies and regulations. The
primary mission of the Smart Growth Coalition is the maintenance of the health, welfare, and
the well-being of the residents of Collier County.
Nick Casalanguida stated additional public meetings and workshops will be scheduled in
the near future.
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There being no further business for the good of the County, the Workshop concluded
by order ofthe Chair at 11:40 AM.
Collier County Growth Management Division,
Planning and Regulation
Nick Casalanguida, Deputy Administrator
The Minutes were approved by the Board/Committee Chair on
as presented , or as amended
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