EAC Backup 11/03/2010ENVIRONMENTAL
ADVISORY
COUNCIL
BACKUP
DOCUMENTS
NOVEMBER 3, 2010
COLLIER COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL AGENDA
November 3, 2010
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 October 6, 2010 meeting minutes
V. Upcoming Environmental Advisory Council Absences
VI. Land Use Petitions - none
Vll. New Business
VIII. Old Business
A. Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Adoption
B. Watershed Management Plan update
C. Update members on projects
IX Subcommittee Reports
X. Council Member Comments
XI. Staff Comments
A. December 1, 2010 meeting at Growth Management Division
XII. Public Comments
XIII. Adjournment
Council Members: Please notify Summer Araque. Se
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.
Staff Report
Presentation to the Collier County Environmental Action Council (EAC) for
recommendation to the BCC on the seven year Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) of
the Collier County Growth Management Plan for transmittal to the Department of
Community Affairs (DCA) for sufficiency review according to the procedures and criteria
outlined in Section 163.3191, Florida Statutes, Evaluation and Appraisal of
Comprehensive Plan.
OBJECTIVE: Florida Statutes require all local governments within the State of Florida to
maintain comprehensive planning programs based upon an adopted local government
comprehensive plan. As part of this planning requirement, the local government must monitor
changing conditions and must use this information to guide periodic amendments to the local
comprehensive plan. Within Collier County the local comprehensive plan is the Growth
Management Plan (GMP), originally adopted by Ordinance NO. 89 -05.
The periodic amendment process, which occurs once every seven years, as described in Chapter
163.3191, F.S., is a two -phase process referred to as the Evaluation & Appraisal Report (EAR).
The EAR evaluates the performance of the various Elements of the local government
comprehensive plan since the previous EAR -based amendments. It assesses the successes and
shortcomings of the various Goals, Objectives, and Policies included within the GMP and
designates Objectives and Policies which need revisions, modifications or deletions.
Additionally, the EAR is the primary means by which the local plan can respond to changes in
federal, state or regional planning requirements.
Ultimately, the Objectives and Policies designated for adjustment in the EAR become the basis
of proposed amendments to the local government comprehensive plan, the second phase of the
process. These EAR -based amendments, as reviewed by the Environmental Action Council
(EAC) and Planning Commission (PC), and subsequently adopted by the BCC, after found in
compliance with the Chapter 163, Part II, F.S., then become part of the Goals, Objectives and
Policies of the GMP until the next EAR is prepared in seven years.
BACKGROUND: On August 11, 2010 the EAC conducted its EAR workshop in which the
policies and objectives of the elements applicable to the EAC purview was conducted. The
issued raised during that workshop have been summarized within the attached memo (attachment
"A "). The EAR adoption review should serve as an opportunity for the EAC to confirm the
Policies and Objectives designated for modification and the issues raised will be those
recommended to the BCC within the EAR for adoption.
As noted during the August workshop, the adoption of the EAR is the first part of a two prong
process, during which areas of the GMP are evaluated for their effectiveness and if appropriate
designated for adjustment or change. The exact specificity of that change is not determined
during this first prong of the process, only that a change is needed within the various Elements,
Goals, Objectives, or Policies of the GMP. Post adoption of the EAR by the BCC in January of
2011 is when the specifics of the changes called out for in the EAR are composed and refined
through the GMP EAR amendment adoption process. The County will have eighteen months
from the date or the EAR adoption by the BCC to adopt the changes designated by the EAR.
Understanding this bifurcated process provides a clear direction for what is being asked of the
EAC during the EAR workshop.
ORGANIZATION OF THE EAC -EAR ADOPTION BOOK: The presented 2011 EAC -EAR
book is organized into a single -bound report containing an introduction and three (3) major
chapters. These chapters are:
Chapter One — Public Participation & Issues Identified
Chapter Two — Countywide Assessment
Chapter Three — Evaluation of Major Issues
Chapter One details the issues that were brought to the process from the public during the
"Public Participation" portion of the EAR process. Chapter Two addresses required areas of
analysis as required by Florida Statutes 163.3191., as well as the individual Elements of the GMP
and the policies and objectives designated for change related to Environmental issues. Chapter
Three evaluates four (4) major issues. It should be noted that unlike the EAR workshop edition,
the EAR -EAC Adoption book only contains policies and objectives in which modifications or
changes are being suggested. Those policies which are to remain as written are not included
within the EAR Adoption book.
As described above the structure of the EAR inter - relates all of the chapters contained in the
report. Based upon the scope of review for the EAC, all GMP Elements and Sub - Elements were
not provided within the EAC -EAR books. To correspond with the area of concentration of the
EAC, the Elements provided for within Chapter Two are the Conservation and Coastal
Management Element (CCME), the Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element
(NGWAR), the Drainage Sub - Element and the Future Land Use Element (FLUE). Within each
of these elements, the pertinent comments from the August workshops with the EAC and the
CCPC have been applied to the related objective or policy, to provide identification of both
bodies' perspective, as well as comments offered by the general public. Under this same
premise, four of the major issues are provided in Chapter Three; Climate Change, the Rural
Fringe Mixed Use District, the Rural Lands Stewardship Area and Water Resource Protection.
FISCAL IMPACT: County staff undertook the preparation of the EAR in- house. The
Comprehensive Planning Department prepared the EAR with input and contributions from
numerous county divisions and departments. Direct and indirect costs have not been calculated
for the preparation of the EAR.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Pursuant to section 163.3187(6)(a), Florida Statutes,
"No local government may amend its comprehensive plan after the date established by the state
land planning agency for adoption of its evaluation and appraisal report unless it has submitted
its report or addendum to the land planning agency as prescribed by section 163.3191 ..."
Therefore, timely action by the EAC, CCPC and BCC adopting the EAR is necessary in order for
the consideration of future comprehensive amendments. Otherwise, Collier County will be
imposed with the statutory sanction that would prohibit amending its comprehensive plan.
REQUESTED ACTION: Staff request that the EAC reviews the proposed policies and
objectives designated for change within the individual Elements, as directed during the EAC and
CCPC EAR workshops held in August 2010, and provide a recommendation to adopt the 2011
Collier County Evaluation and Appraisal Report to the Board of County Commissioners.
Prepared By:
Date: � 0- (' - zJ
Michael Bosi, AICP, Planning Manager
Comprehensive Planning Section
Reviewed By: Date:
Wfflfam D. Lore , Jr., , Director
Land Development Services Department
Approved By: Date: ~ D Q 1
Nick Casalan eputy Administrator
Growth Management Division
TO: Michele Mosca, Collier County Planning Department
FROM: Judith Hushon, EAC Chair
SUBJECT: Comments on first EAR Review
DATE: September 1, 2010
These comments come at an early stage in the EAR process and stem from an EAC
workshop held in County Chambers on August 11, 2010.
Countvwide Assessment CCME
Objective 1.2 — The Environmental Planning Section should also maintain copies of and
an index to analyses performed on these G1S -based data.
Policy 2.2.5 — All data in the Environmental Planning Section System need to be tagged
as to source.
Objective 2.l .b Compensation for all wetlands impacts should be within the same
drainage area.
Policy 2.1.6 Use the Watershed Management Plan exercise to recommend ongoing data
collection guidance.
Objective 2.2 Need to examine use of filter ponds to improve water quality of canals.
Policy 2.2.1 Treated wastewater reuse should be encouraged.
Policy 2.2 Limit Nitrogen and Phosphorous use through a Fertilizer Ordinance so these
nutrients become less likely to reach waterways (seasonal uses, granular forms, no
application near storm drains or water retention/flow areas). Also, limit application of
pesticides in a similar fashion.
Policy 2.2.3 Need to develop ordinance or LDC guidelines for application of weed
control.
Policy 2.2.4 Use analysis of existing data to drive new data collection.
Objective 2.3 (reword) Not all estuaries meet Federal or State water quality standards.
Need to consider monitoring locations.
Policy 2.3.4 Use Watershed Management Plan effort to evaluate sampling points. Again
reference need for a fertilizer ordinance to reduce discharges of nutrients to waterways.
Objective 3.1 Need to follow trends in salinity of various aquifers to determine trending
over time.
Objective 3.3 Concern about wellfield in Immokalee that has 10 yr cone of depression
extending under the airport and adjoining industrial zone.
Policy 3.4.1 Trending of salinity as in Objective 3.1 above.
Policy 4.1.2 This needs a date when this will be accomplished.
Policy 6.1.6 last sentence ...; exotic removal [and preserve management] will be...
Objective 6.2 The concept that mitigation should occur within the same drainage area as
the initial wetland impact should be included.
Policy 6.2.3 (6) Watershed Management Plans should designate areas to be protected
from development to preserve habitat, water flows, recharge areas and to prevent future
flooding.
Policy 6.2.7 Again, wetland mitigation within same watershed.
Policy 6.3.3 Reword as follows: The protection of sea -grass beds [as manatee
protection] shall... Also, it is not clear how this relates to future dredging to maintain
dock utility.
Policy 7.1.2 (2) (e) Should include retention of old growth Slash Pines as future nesting
habitat for RCWs.
Policy 7.1.3 ...listed species shall [be] protected...
Objective 10.4 ...developed shorelines shall continue to be...
Objective 10.4 Should also reference protection to coastal mangroves.
Countvwide Assessment Draina-ee
�4 Policy 2.1 Reference should be made to the increased use of dry detention and filter
marshes.
Policy 6.1 Should recommend undertaking measures to help waterways meet state
standards.
Countywide Assessment NGWAR
Policy 1.2 Concern about Immokalee wellfield raised above.
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Policy 3.3 Follow salinity trends as described ablve.
Policy 3.5 Evaluate whether an effort should be made to provide water and or sewers to
Golden Gate in a phased development process.
Policy 2.03 Need to protect natural recharge areas to ensure that adequate ground water
recharge occurs.
Objective 5 — Where are "critical ground water recharge areas" defined?
Memorandum
To: Environmental Advisory Council
From: Mac Hatcher, Senior Environmental Specialist
Date: October 18, 2010
Subject: Staff Summary — November 3 Watershed Management Plan Workshop
Objective: To provide additional opportunities for public discussion and input on the development of
Watershed Management Plans.
Considerations: At the October 7, 2010 Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC) workshop on
the Watershed Management Plans (WMP), public speakers and Planning commissioners requested
additional public meetings to ensure WMP issues are thoroughly vetted. The following schedule of
meetings is proposed to provide the opportunity for public discussion and input. The public stakeholder
meetings will be advertised and rotated through all of the watersheds affected by the plans.
• November public stakeholder meetings (2) to discuss WMP existing conditions and alternatives;
• December workshop updates to the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) and CCPC;
• December public stakeholder meetings (2) to discuss alternatives;
• January workshop updates to the EAC and CCPC on WMP Alternative Analysis;
• January public stakeholder Water Quality Workshop
• January public stakeholder meetings (2) to discuss WMP Alternatives Analysis;
• February public stakeholder meetings (2) to discuss WMP Ranking of Alternatives;
• March EAC and CCPC presentations on WMP Ranking of Alternatives;
• March / April Board of County Commissioners Presentation of Ranked Alternatives and
Direction for Implementation of WMPs.
The County Attorney's Office recommends that these meetings meet the requirements of Florida's
Sunshine Law in Ch. 286, Florida Statutes. As such, the meetings should be (1) publically noticed, (2)
open to the public, and (3) have summary minutes taken.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are no fiscal impacts at this time. Additional public meetings will be
presented primarily by staff; any further work by the consultants can be accommodated within the
current project budget and contract.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Completion of the WMPs will support objective 2.1 of the
Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the County Growth Management Plan.
PREPARED BY: Mac Hatcher, Senior Environmental Specialist, Growth management Division
/ Planning and Regulation
Office of the County Administrator
Growth Management Division
Office of Land Development - Stormwater and Environmental Planning Section
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