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Ordinance 79-032 ?_.' ..,~ A COMP ,ENS V FOR FLORIDA IN A~CORDANCE WIT}I CHAPTER 7~-257, ~WS OF FLORIDA (THE LOCAL GO~RN~NT COMP~HENSIVE PLANNING ACT OF 1975) AND WHICH CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING ELE~NTS: THE FUTURE LAND USE P~N WHICH DESIGNATES GENE~L LOCATIONS FOR F~U~ ~SIDENTIAL, CO~RCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, ~C~ATIONAL ~D PRESERVATION A~AS; A T~FFIC CIRCU~TION ELE~{ENT CONSISTING OF TYPES, LOCATIONS, AND EXTENT OF EXISTING AND PROPOSED ~JOR THOROUGHFARES AND T~NSPORTATION ROUTES; A GENE~L SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE, D~INAGE AND POTABLE WATER ELE~NT INDICATING WAYS TO PROVIDE FOR FUTU~ POTABLE WATER, D~INAGE, S~ITARY SEWER AND SOLID WASTE RFQUIRE~N~S FOR THE A~A; A CONSERVATION ELE~NT FOR THE CONSERVATION, DE~LOPMENT~ UTILIZATION AND PROTECTION OF NATU~L ~SOURCES IN A~A; A REC~ATION AND OPEN SPACE THE ELE~NT INDICATING A COMP~HENSI~ SYS- TEM OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SITES FOR ~C~ATION; A HOUSING ELEMENT CONSISTING OF PLUS, STANDARDS AND PRINCIPLES FOR PROVISION OF HOUSING FOR EXISTING ANb FUTU~ ~SIDENTS, ELIMINATION OF SUB- STANDARD HOUSING AND IMPRO~NT OF EXISTING HOUSING, PROVISION OF ADEQUATE SITES FOR LOW AND MODE~TE INCO~ FAM- ILIES WHICH WILL BE PART OF THE FUTURE ~%ND USE ELE~T, PROVISION FOR KELOCA- TION HOUSING AND FO~U~TION OF HO~SING IMPLEmeNTATION PROG~MS; A COASTAL ZONE ~NAGEMENT ELE~NT WHICH SHALL BE CON- SIDE~D IN THE REVIEW OF THE CONSERVATION ELE~NT; AN INTERGO~RN~NTAL COORDINATION ELE~NT SHOWING ~TIONSHIP BE~EEN COLLIER COUNTY ~D OTHER U~ITS OF LOC~ FO~NCE WITH THE 10 YEAR ~ITE PL~ REQUIRED BY THE FLORIDA ELECTRI~L POWER P~NT SITING ACT; A PORT, AVIATION AND ~SS T~NSIT ELE~NT AS PART OF THE CIRCU~TION ELE~NT; PROVIDING THAT THE COMP~HENSIVE PLAN SET OUT HEREIN SHALL SUPERSEDE ANY AND ALL PREVIOUS COMPRE- HENSIVE P~S APPLICAD~ TO THE UNINCOR- PO~TED A~A OF COLLIER COUNTY; AND PRO- VIDING FDR AN EFFECTI~ DATE. 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I I WHEREA.q, Chapter 75-257, Laws of Florida (the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act.of 1975) requires that each county and each municipality in this state shall pre- pare and adopt a Comprehensive Plan of the type and in the manner set out in the 1975 Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act; hq{EREA:~, the Collier County Planning Agency, in the manner presoribed by law, did hold a Public Hearing on the Comprehensivo Plan on December 14, 1978 and recommended its adoption by the Board of County Co~.issioners; WHEREA:~, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County Flori. da, did take action in the manner prescribed by law and did hold two Public Hearings on April 24, 1979 and May 8, 1979~ WHEREA:;, all applicable substantive requirements of. law have been m(~t; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERs OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA: SECTION ONE~ This Ordinance, as described herein, shall be known and cited as tho Comprehensive Plan for Collier County, Florida: i I I I I. I i I I i I' I I I I I I I SECTION TWO: This Ordinance shall become effective upon notice that it has been received by the Secretary of State. DATE: May 8, 1979 BOARD OF ~TY COM~MISSIONERS COLLIER CO~, FLORIDA STATE OF FLORIDA ) COUNTY OF COLLIER ) I, WILLIAM J. REAGAN, Clerk of Courts in and for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Collier County, Florida, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of: ORDINANCE NO. 79-32 which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners May 8, 1979. WITNESS my hand and the official seal of the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this 14th day of May, 1979. WILLIAM J. REAGAN Clerk of Courts and Clerk Ex-officio to Board of County Commissioners By: Vi~nta Magrt ::,/~ Depu~ ty Clerk '~ lhJs ordJmamce f~]ed w~th the Secretary 0f State's 0ff~ce the 16th day of May, 1979 and ackmow]ed~ememt of that f~]~ug ~ece~ved th~s 18th day of May, 1979. ~eputy~erk COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF'COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Thomas P. Archer David C. "Doc" Brown John A. Pistor Clifford Wenzel C. R. "Russ" Wimer CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT William J. Reagan COUNTY MANAGER C. William Norman COUN .'Y ATTORNEY Donald A. Pickworth COLLIER COUNTY PLANNING AGENCY Louis E. Capek, Chairman James W. Ringo, Vice Chairman Karl Corley Paul L. Frank William L. McGrath John A. Pistor, Chairman, Pro-temp'ore, July, 1976 Wade H. Schroeder, Chariman, July, 1976 thru January, 1978 Fred Edenfield Earl Hall Earle V. 'Johnson F.E. Lackey ALTERNATE MEMBERS William M. Walters Nash Lloyd Edward J. Oates Frank Rich Joe Smith DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Neno J. Spagna, DPA Wafaa F. Assaad, Resigned 10/78 Danny O. Crew, DPA Robert E. Dunlvan Sandi G. Gibbs Jay Harmic, Ph.D. Richard P. Henderlong William B. Horner Resigned 9/78 Mary Lee Layne J. T. McDaniel Lisa A. Prue Richard L. Woodruff, DPA Resigned 10/78 009 ?5 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION . PAGE Getting Acquained with the Collier County Comprehensive Plan .................. General Content for Elements of the Comprehensive Plan ......................... Getting Acquainted with Collier County, Florida ...... Getting Acquainted with the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act of 1975 ................. Land Use Element ..................... Overview ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Future Plan ..................... Goal, Objectives and Policies ............ Recommendations ................... Traffic Circulation Element ............... Overview ....................... Future Plan ..................... Goal, Objectives and Policies ............ Recommendations ................... Solid Waste Element ................... Overview ................... . . . . Future Plan ..................... Goal, Objectives and Policies ............. Recommendations ................... Coastal Zone Management and Conservation Element ..... Overview ............ . . . . . ...... ~'uture Plan ..................... Goal, Objectives and Policies ............ Recommendations Parks, Recreation and Open Space Element ......... Overview ...................... Future Plan ..................... Goal, Objectives and Policies ............ Recommendations ................... Housing Element ...................... Overview ...................... Future Plan ..................... Goal, Objectives and Policies ............ Recommendations .................. 17 20 21 23 ~3 50 54 55 57 74 78 81 82 84 86 88 9O 91 92 93 102 107 108 110 120 123 129 130 132 142 147 (i) SECTION Intergovernmental Coordination Element ........... Coordination Plan ................... Goal, Objectives and Policies ............. Recommendations ................... Utility Element ...................... Overview ...... . . Future Plan ..................... . Goal, Objectives and Policies ............. Recommendations ................... Water Resource Element ................... Overview ....................... Future Plan ................. Goal, Objectives and ............. Recommendations .................... Safety Element ....................... Overview ....... . .... . . . . . . . . . . . Future Plan ...................... Goal, Objectives and Policies ............. Recommendations .................... Capital Improvement Program ....... Capital Improvement Program ;,'i; ~eia~e~ ~o'various elements of the Comprehensive Plan .......... PAGE 153 154 160 162 163 164 166 167 .169 171 172 173 188 192 198 199 200 201 203 205 206 (ii) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The preparation of thls document represents the work and effort of practically every person in the community. It is impossible to name each Individual whose generousity In time and knowledge contributed slgnifically In the formulation of the Compre- hensive Plan. There are certain organizations, however, whose almost daily participation deserve recognition and thanks'. 'It ls though the acknow- ledgement of these organizations that we are able to thank everyone for a job well done. Such credit would not be complete without glving recc0nitlon to the Collier County Planning Agency, the Coastal Area Planning Commlr- sion, the Immokalee Area Planning Commission, the Naples Area Cham- ber of Commerce, the Naples-on-the-Gulf Board of Realtors, the Collier County School Administration staff, the Technical Advisory Committees, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners, and the Collier County Conservancy. Acknowledgement and thanks ls given to the Marco Island Civic Assoclation and the Naples Park Area Association for the generous use of their meeting room facilities for the public .meetings which were held throughout the community. Lastly a word of thanks goes to the many departments and agen- cies of government whose help and information was invaluable. ~pec)al thanks to Jean Flnkt Sally Casein and Donna Phillips of the 'County Word Processing Center-for the many long hours they spent in the typing and preparatlon of the script. 009 78 GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH THE COLLIER COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Growth and development according to a comprehensive plan is not new to Collier County. The Board of County Commissioners adopted a comprehensive plan in September 1974 and became a leader in Florida in planned grow{h and development. This was before the State Legislature adopted the LGCPA. The LGCPA contained some elements which were not fully develop- ed in the County's 1974 Comprehensive Plan. It was decided that rather than patch up the old 1974 Comprehen- slve Plan, the County would prepare a totally up-dated plan which not only meets the requirements of the LGCPA, but even more important, Included a complete review of all the conditions and community attitudes which had changed since the adoption of the 1974 Comprehensive Plan. Accordingly the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance 76-29 on June 22, 1978 which established the Collier County Planning Agency (CCPA). The chief function of the CCPA, according to the LGCPA, consisted of four main duties: (a) Conduct the comprehensive planning program and prepare the comprehensive plan or elements or portions thereof for Collier County; (b) Coordinate said comprehensive plan or elements or portions thereof with the comprehensive plans of other appropriate local governments and the State of Florida; (c) Recommend sald comprehensive plan or elements or portions thereof to the Board of County Commissioners for adoption; and; (d) Monitor and oversee the effectiveness and status of the comp~.ehenslve plan and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners such changes In the comprehensive plan as may be required from time to time. The CCPA held Its organizational meeting on July 8, 1976, and Instructed the Planning Department to begin the preparatlon of the LGCPA Comprehensive Plan. 1 00g 79 METHODOLOGY The preparation of the Collier County Comprehensive Plan consist- ed of the following methodology. I) The work schedule for the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan was divided Into the following four phases: A. Phase I Inventory of Existing Resources Phase I consisted of a complete Inventory of the existing land use, community servlces and facilities, physical re- sources, housing and other related pertinent data. This Inventory documentation was prepared for each element and formed '~he basis for Phase II and Phase III. Phase I data is primarily of a technical nature and Is not included in the final printing of the Comprehensive Plan. It is available as a technical reference document in the County Planning Department for anyone desiring to use it. B. Phase II - Goals, Objectives, Policies Phase II consisted of determining the goals and objec- tives for future growth and development. Policies were established as guides for attalnlng goals and objectives. The Phase II documentation was prepared for eact~ element and includes the foll~3wlng: (I) Overview: The overview is deslgned to briefly explain the intent and purpose of the element; how it relates to other element.~ and other plans; what methodology was used in preparlng the element; some of the highlights of the existlng conditions; and the need for Implementation of the element. The overview is designed to compliment the Inventory documentation of Phase I that was pre- pared for each element. (ii) Goals, Objectives and Policies: The goals, objectives and policies establish the planning and development guidelines for l'uture growth and development in Collier County. C. Phase III - Preparation of Future Plan for E~ch Element The future plan section contains two (2) parts..recom- mendatlons and future plan. The. recommendations are spe- cific actions that should be accomplished in order to attain the goals~ objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The future plan provides a blueprint for growth and the development of the community. It should be noted that some elements do not have a separate future plan~ but are Incorporated into the future plans of other elcments. In such cases~ appropriate reference citations have been included to help refer the reader to the appropriate part of the Comprehensive Plan. For' e.~ample, the IntergoverHmental Coordination Element does not include a "future plan per se" while the Coastal Zone Management and Conservation E~ement is prepared to interface directly with the Future Land Use Plan of the Land Use Element rather than function as independent elements. D. Phase IV Public Hearlng~ Review and Comment The fourth phase provides for local citizen group re- vlew~ required public hearings~ review and comment by the regional planning council and the Division of State Planning and the adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. E. Phase V Implementation~ Evaluatlon~ and Appraisal of Compre- hensive Plan Phase V is the Implementation or follow through portion of the Comprehensive. Plan. Phase V is the most vital part of the Comprehensive Plan Inasmuch as it represents the action part through which the Comprehensive Plan is transformed into the realities of com- munity growth and development. In order to ins[Ire the greatest utilization of the Compre- hensive Plan~ each element ls accompanied by a recommenda- tion section with a list of specific actions for implementation~ the person or agency responsible for their execution~ and a provision for a periodic review to determine Whether such actions have been fulfilled. 2) Phase V also provides for the evaluation and appraisal of the Comprehensive Plan as required by Ch. ~63.3191~ F.S. Even though Ch. 163.3191, F.S. requires that such evaluation and appraisal be made at least once every five years after adoption, It is the intent of the Collier County Comprehensive Plan to make such evaluation and appraisal approximately one year after adoption and periodically there- after as determined advisable within the time limit require- ments of Ch. 163.3191, F.S. In order to permit maximization of' neighborhood evaluation~ the C~unty was divided into the following seven work study areas, see Figure 1: A. Work Study Area #1 is located at the northern part of the coastal area of the County. It Is bounded by the Lee County Line on the north, Range Jine 27 on the east, Township 49 South on the south and the Gulf of Mexico on the west. B. Work Study Area fl2 is located In the upper portion of the Naples Urban Area and basically covers Township 49 South, and Ranges 25 and 26 East. C. Work Study Area ~3 Is located in the middle of Coastal ColJler County. The northern boundary is Township 49 South (Radio Road), the western boundary Is the City of Naples and the Gulf of Mexico; the eastern boundary is Range line 27 East; and the southern boundary Is Township llne 51 South. D. Work Study Area #4 is located in the southern portion of Coastal Collier County. The northern border Is Township line 51S; the western border is the Gulf of Mexico; the east- ern border is Range line 27E, Including Goodland; the south- ern border is the Ten Thousand Islands and Cape Romano. E. Work Study Area f~5 Is located In the north-central portion of Collier County; the northern border ls Lee and Hendry Coun- ties; the western border is Range line 26E; the eastern border is Range line $1E; the southern border Is Township 505. F. Work Study Area ft6 is located in the south central portion of Collier County. The northern border is Township line 49S 008 3) 4) (Alligator Alley); the western border Is Range line 26E; the eastern border Is Range llne 31E; and the southern border is the Ten Thousand Islands and Monro~ County. G. Work Study Area #7 is located in the eastern portlon of Collier County. The northern border is Hendry County; the western border is Range line 30E; the eastern border Is Broward and Dade Counties; the southern border is Monroe County and the Ten Thousand Islands. For each of the seven work stu'dy areas, data relative to existing conditions was collected and evaluated and recommenda- tions were prepared for the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan. It should be noted that even though this work w~.s done on a work study area basis/ the data for each work study area was carefully interfaced with data from each of the other work study areas in order to provide an effective composite overview of the entire county. Utilization of Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) In order to meet the requirement of Ch. 163.3207~ F.S. and equally important~ in order to provide a wide range of expertise, the CCPA authorized the appointment of TAC members. The principal function of the TAC ls to review the various elements and advise the CCPA on their ~ontent and technical accuracy. Early in the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan, the Chairman of the CCPA lnvIted all local citizens and civic associa- ~lons to participate or recommend persons to participate as mem- bers of the TAC committees. Some forty individuals, Chosen on the basis of their profes- sional or technical background~ were appointed by the CCPA to serve on the Technical Advisory Committee. From this committee, sub-committees were established for each of the required elements. The TAC members performed an invaluable service in advising the CCPA on the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan. Public Participation Public participation has been Invited and encouraged through- out the entire preparation process, adoption process, 'and implemen- tation process. In order to at'l'ord the greatest degree of public partlclpatlon, the following actlons were performed. A. A regular CCPA meeting time and date was established~ all meetings were announced~ the news medla were invlted; and the public was given an open invltation to attend and partici- pate in the proceedings. B. Timely news releases were given to all news medla represen- tatives In order to Inform the community of the progress being made on the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan. C. The CCPA held area meetings at various locations throughout the County in order to present the proposed Comprehensive Plan and to make it convenient for persons living in remote areas to attend and participate. D. Town-house type meetings were held with l~terested clubs and civic groups in order to familiarize the members with the proposed content of the Comprehensive Plan and solicit their Input. Z 0 Il 0 :ii -j .ti I ! GULF OF MEXICO GENERAL CONTENT FOR ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Each element of the Comprehensive Plan consists of three parts: Overview; Goals, Objectives and Policies; and Future Plan. 't Overview: The overview is designed to briefly explain the Intent and purpose of the element; how it relates to other elements an.d other plans; what methodology was used in preparing the element; some of the highlights of the existing conditions; and the need for implementation of tho element. The overview is designed to compliment the technical volume that has been prepared for each element. These volumes are provided under separate cover as background and documentary information. Goalst Ob]ectlves and Policies: The goals, ob~ectlv, es and policies estab- lish the planning and development guidelines for future land use in Collier County. Future Plan: The future plan section contains two (2)parts, recom- mendatlons and future plan. The recommendations are specific actions that should be accomplished In order to carry out the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The future plan provides a blueprint for the development of the com- munity. It should be noted that some elements do not have a future plan per se', but rather are incorporated into the future plans of other elements. 8 009 86 GETTING AC(~UAINTED WITH COLLIER COUNTY,, FLORIDA Collier County was created in 1923 by the State Legislature from portions of Lee and Monroe Counties. It is located on the lower Gulf coast of the Florida peninsula directly west of the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale area. Naples, located in the western part of the County, Is the largest Incorporated city and serves as the County seat. The County contains approximately 2,034 square miles of area and is the second largest county in the State In land area. The climate of Collier County Is subtropical, with a strong marine influence from the Gulf of Mexico. The average annual temperature is approximately 74 degrees, with January having an average temperature of 65 degrees and June an average of 80 degrees. Freezes are not common in this area, although "jacket weather" does occur periodically during the fall and winter months. Rainfall averages about 52 inches annually with most of the precipi- tation occurring during the late spring and summer. The high yearly rainfall and year-round mild temperature enables agriculture to be productive throughout most of a typical year. GOVERNMENT The Cobnty is governed by a five-member Board of County Com- missioners elected at large (County-wide) for terms of four years. Each commissioner represents a specific district. The Board of County Commissioners hires a County Manager, who heads the County govern- ment staff. In addltlon to the Board of County Commissioners, there is an elected Sheriff, Property Appralser, Tax Collector, Supervisor of Electlons~ and Clerk of the Circuit Court. POPULATION Collier County has experienced rapid growth in recent decades. Pop'ulation more than doubled from 1950 to 1960 and agaln from 1960 to 1970. Collier County appears headed for a similar Increase during the decade 1970 to 1980. 9 009 87 COLLIER COUNTY 1930 Federal Census 1940 Federal Census 1950 Federal Census 1960 Federal Census 1970 Federal Census 1975 Estimated 1976 Estimated 1977 Estimated 1978 Estimated 1980 Forecast ~pulatio6 ~ Increase 2,883 -- 5,102 6,488 27% 15,753 143% 38,040 142% 62,734 (a) 65% (b) 64,761 (a) 70% (b) 68,900 (a) 81% (b) 74,572 (a) 96% (b) 84,600 (a) 122% (b) Source: U. S. Bureau of the Census (a) University of Florida, College of Business Administration, Bureau of Economic and Business Research, Division of Population Studies (b) Percentage related to 1970 aa the base year. Most of the growth of Collier County has been due to migration and not natural increases. This change has gradually raised the medi- an age of the County. Although there are more school age children than elderly persons in the County, the percentage of elderly continues to Increase each year, while the percentage of school age persons de- creases. There has been a geographical change In the population through the years from rural to urban with' 66% of th.- population In 1970 being urban. ECONOMY .Colller County has' consistently ranked near the top among Florida counties In terms of personal Income per capita, The following table compares per capita personal Income for the County wlth that of the entire state. 10 009 88 ' PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOM]~ FOR COLLIER COUNTY AND T]~ STATE OF FLORIDA 1970 - 1975 Year Collier Count~ State of Florida 1970 $5,196 $3,966 1971 5,499 4,195 1972 5,599 4,549 1973 6,289 5,041 1974 6,862 5,434 1975 6,647 5,836 SOUrCe: Florida Statistical Abstract prepared by the Bureau of Econom- ic and Business Research, ColleBe of Business Administration, University of Florida. Industry within Collier County ls becoming more diversified and Is providing a growlno base for economlc stability, The bulldlng and contracting industry has grown with the increa:e In population and now Includes the' manufacture of concrete products and some building sub- assemblies. There are approximately 65 firms located in the Naples area which engaged in activities of a light Industrial nature and an additional 5 to 10 in the Immokalee area. Outboard Marine Corporation operates a research testing facility for outboard motors and marine products in Naples. Mars Signal Light Company has its manufacturing and research facility in Naples. Exxon O11 Company ope'rates the only producing oil wells in Collier County; producing some 125,000 barrels a month from 32 wells. The oll is transported by pipeline to Port Everglades at Fort Lauderdale. Commercial fishing is one of the County's oldest Industries, with mullet and crab making up the majority of the harvest. 11 009 ?a 89 EMPLOYMENT Emplo~nent by Major Sectors as of March~.397~: Agricultural Non-Agricultural Manufacturing Non-Manufacturing Total Employment 1,000 2,701 23~,060 25,741 Source: Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and Division of Employment Securitv, Department of Commerce. The following table shows the distribution of the County's total .employment as of March, 1978: Manufacturing Construction Transportation, Communi- cations, and Utilities Trade · Finance, Insurance and Real Estate Services Government Miscellaneous Total Employment ~ of Total 1,000 3.9 2,640 10.1 1,100 4.2 6,780 26.0 2,000 7.7 5,970 22.9 3,550 13.6 3,025 11.6 26,065 100.0~ Source: Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and Divislon of Employment Security, Department of Commerce. The County's labor force, employment, unemployment and rate of employment for each of the past five fiscal years is shown by the following table: 12 Labor Forcer Employment and Unemployment year Labor Force Employment Unemployment Rate 1977 24,343 21,471 2,872 11.8 '1976 21,894 19,669 2,225 10.2 1975 21,422 18,642 2,780 13.0 1974 21,433 20,066 1,367 6.4 1973 19,531 18,,943 588 3.0 Source: Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and Division of Employment Security, Department of Commerce The trend in employment and unemployment for the first five months of 1978 is shown by the following table: Mont~ Labor Force Employment Unemployment Rate January 26,782 24,909 1,873 7.0 February 28,027 26,136 1,891 6.7 March 27,770 26,065 1,705 6.1 April 27,753 26,118 1,635 5.9 May (Pre- 26,203 24,658 1,545 5.9 liminary) Source: Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and Division of Employment Security, Department of Commerce. AGRICULTURE Agriculture Is rapidly becoming a dominant factor in the economy of Collier County. Because of the large size of Collier County, it will probably be many years before the pressure caused by the competition of land use is felt by the farmer. In 1976-77, there were approximately 90,723 acres in crop production. The County is considered Florida's number three County in the production of vegetables with tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers as major crops. Total gross sales of vegetable 13 009 crops was $72,516,000 In 1976-77. Among the newer agriculture enter- prises are citrus and avocados, with approximately 7,000 acres devoted to these fruits. The 1976-77 gross sales or citrus and citrus products amounted to $4,200,000. Over 375,000 acres are utilized fei- cattle pastures. There are approximately 45,000 head of beef having a value of $~2,670,000, located on 42 ranches in the area. Gross sales were $3,000,000 for the year 1976-77. Ornamental nursery products sales totaled $1,200,000. There are nine thousand persons employed in the agricultural field, with 34,000 family persons supported by agricultural labor. A large number of this total Is migrant farm workers and their families. TOURISM There are several tourist attractions in and around Collier County. Everglades National Perk, the United States~ only sub-tropical National Park, is located near Naples with Collier-Seminole .State Park, and Corkscrew Swamp close by. Jungle Larryts Caribbean Gardel~s, with its exotic birds, tropical plants and flowers, is one of Florida's fines't botanical gardens. Salt water and fresh water fishing make the many la'kes and waterways popular vacation spots. The Collier County area is regarded as one of the largest shelling areas In the United States. Naples' seven miles of white, sandy beach and Marco Island's five miles offer the sheller many Interesting and often valuable finds. TRANSPORTATION Highway Network: Collier County Is served by U. S. Highway 41 (The Tamiaml Trail). The Everglades Parkway links Naples to the east coast and Intersects U. S. 27, providing access to the Sunshine State Parkway. State Road 29 bisects the County, north and south. An extension of Interstate Highway 75 down the west coast from Tampa to the Naples area ls currently under construction. Airline Service: Although there is no major ai~-port in Collier County, air service is available at the Naples Airport which is owned by the City of Naples and covers an area of approximately 650 acres. The airport has two lighted 5,000 feet hard surfaced runways, 150.feet wide. Naples Air- lines offers regularly scheduled flights to Miami and Tampa. Air ser- 14 vice at Ft. Myers, 35 miles north, via National and' Eastorn Airlines reaches major eastern cltles. Air service at the Marco Island AIrport~ located northeast of Marco Island, provides daily round trlp service to Miami through the commercial carrier Marco Island airways. Bus Service: Greyhound and Tam!~ml Trailways Bus Lines connect the County to all points within the state. Freight forwarders provide Interstate connections. EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM Collier County has one of Florida's finest public school systems. For the school year 1977-1978, it served approximately 14,000 students in some 2;) schools. There are fourteen elementary schools, ?our middle schools, four high s'chools~ and one vocational school, with a staff of about 800 teachers. The public schools provide a varied adult educa- tion program and a special program for pre-school children. There are several private and parochial schools in the County offering cJasses from kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Edison Community Col- lege in Ft. Myers is operated partly through the support of Colller County and offers technical training as well as college preparation for students of this area. MEDICAL FACILITIES There is one hospital in Colller County. The Naples Community Hospi.tal, a non-profit Corporation, is an outstanding facility providing the finest in medical care and surgical techniques. This modern 313 bed hospital has a medical staff of 103 and a hospital staff of 860. It is · fully accredited by the Joint Commission on accreditatlon~ and Includes a Physical Therapy Department and an Intensive Care Unit for the critically i11, In addition to the traditional hospital services~ the follow- lng specialities are offered: Special Care Wing (includes Intensive Care Unlt~ Cardiac Care Unit, and Progressive Intensive Care Area), Electro- diagnostic Laboratory (EEG-EMG-ENG)~ Nuclear Medlcine~ Neuro-vascular Radiology and X-ray Diagnostics-Special Procedures and Computerized Tomographic (CT) Scanning. Tho Collier County Health Department operates in every community in the County under the direction of a medical doctor with a staff of 15 009 93 trained specialists, Including public health workers, nurses, sanitarians and cltnlcal psychologlsts, 16 GETTING AC(~UAINTED WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT OF 1975 In 1975, the Florida Legislature amended Ch. 163v F.S. to include a requirement that all local governmentst as part of an ongoing planning process~ prepare and adopt a Comprehensive Plan for its growth and development by July I~ 1979. This amendment became Ch. 163.3161~ F.S. and Is generally ferred to as the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act of 1975 (LGCPA). The Intent of Ch. 163.3161~ F.$. is clearly set forth in paragraphs (3) thru (7) as follows: (3) It Is the intent of this Act that Its adoption is necessary so that local governments can preserve and enhance present advantages; encourage the most approprlate use of land, water and resourcesv consistent with the public interest; overcome present handicaps; and deal effectively with future problems that may result from the use and development of land within their jurisdictions. Through the process of comprehensive plannlng~ It is intended that units of local go.vernment can preserve~ promote~ protect~ and Improve the public health~ safety~ comfort~ good order~ appearance~ convenience~ law enforcement and fire preventlon~ and gen- eral welfare; prevent the overcrowding of land and avoid undue concentration of population; facilitate the adequate and efficient provlsion of transportation~ water~ sewerage~ schools~ parks, recreational facllltles~ houslngt and other requirements and services; and conserve~ develop~ utllize~ and protect natural resources within their jurlsdlctlons. (4) It Is the intent of' this Act to encourage and assure coopera- tion between and among municipalities and counties and to encourage and assure coordination of planning and develop- ment activities of units of local government with the planning activities of regional agencies and state government in accord with applicable provisions of law. (5) It Is the Intent of this Act that adopted comprehenslve plans 17 009 ,95 shall have the legal status set out In this Act and that no public or private development shall be permitted except In conformity with comprehensive plans, or elements or portlor~s . thereofv prepared and adopted in conformlty with this Act. (6). It is the Intent of this Act that the activities of units of local government In the preparation and adoption of comprehensive planet or elements or portions therefore, shall be conducted in conformity with the provisions of this Act. (7) The provisions of the Act in their Interpretation and applica- tion are declared to be the minimum requirements necessary to accomplish the stated intentt purposes, and objectives of this Act; to protect human, environmental, soclal~ and economic resources; and to maintain, through orderly growth and development~ the character and stability 9f present and future land use and development In this state. In order to prepare a Comprehensive Plan which will reflect the intent of the Actv it requires that the Comprehensive Plan for Collier County Include the following ten elements; 2) 3) 4) s) 6) 7) 9) (lo) Future land use element Traffic circulation element Sanitary sewerf solid waste, drainage and potable water element Conservation element Recreation and open space element Housing element , Intergovernmental coordination element Utility element Coastal zone protection element Mass transit~ port, avlatlon and related facilities element Some important aspects of the LGCPA are that; I) It t; not the Intent of the Act to Impose state standards on local government~ but rather to require them to determine and ~ulde their own future growth and development. 18 2) The Comprehensive Plan should not be a fl)~ed, unchangeable document. The Comprehenslve Plan should express community goals and objectives about future, growth and development. Changing conditions, as well as new community desirest will dictate periodic amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. 3) Coordination and ~onsistency among the various plan elements Is necessary' in order to provide a hollstlc plan for the com- munity. 4) The Comprehensive Plan should .be economically feasible in order that the local government understand full'/ both the economic potentials and limitations in planning for future growth and development. 5) The public'should be given the opportunity of participating in the development of the Comprehensive Plan as well as contin- uous involvement in Its Implementation. 6) Intergovernmental coordination Is a major objective of the comprehensive planning process. To ensure that each local government considers the plans of other jurisdictions, the Act requires that the local governlng body Include in Its plan "a specific policy statement Indicating the relationship of the proposed development of the area to the comprehensive plans of adjacent municipalities, of.the County or aojacent Counties or reglon, and to the State Comprehensive Plan". 7) Periodic revlew is essential. Planning Is an ongolng process. Therefore, lo'al governments must periodically evaluate and appralse the effectiveness of their comprehensive plans. Plan modifications may be appropriate when major development problems occur or when exlstlng plans are not responsive to current conditions. At a mlnimum, the Act requires that all local governments evaluate their plans every five years. 19 009 97 GOAL, LAND USE ELEMENT OVERVIEW FUTURE PLAN OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES RECOMMENDED ACTIONS 2O OVERVIEW: LAND USE ELEMENT Collier County Is the second largest county in the State of Florida, containing approximately 2,034 square miles of land and water. The County population has grown from 15,753 in 1960' over 68,900 by July, 1977. This growth has been primarily due to climatic and environ- mental amenities that characterize the southwest coast of Florida. Cold winters and growing energy shorta.;jes in the northern states indicate a continual trend of growth and development for all of South Florida, especially for Collier County. Because Collier County has such a small portion of its lands pre- sently in urban use, it is possible to plan for and prepare for the growth that is inevitable. A carefully prepared land use plan will · encourage an orderly, economical and efficient growth. The land use plan will insure as far as is possible that all segments of our community will develop according to a Future Land Use PIan~ rather` than in.a spontaneous manner which has characterized the growth of older com- munities which now suffer` from aging deter`lorat, ion. The Future Land Use Plan ls the foundation for all ol' the other elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The various land 'use categories reflect the goals, objecti~/es and policies of the other` elements~ thus assuring consistency within the plan. The Future Land Use Plan is designed to reflect the policies con- tained in the Comprehensive Plan of the State, the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, and the local governments. The Future Land Use Plan is designed to reflect current develop- ment trends and their forecasted growtht including community services and facilities. The future land use designations are based on optimum land carrying capacities rather than predetermined population limits. For the Land Use Element, the County Is divided into seven (7) study areas. Existing land uses~~ community services and facilities~ and natural features were documented for' each work study area. The existing land use for' the County is divided into six (6) major' catego- ries: (I) urban use, (2) rural residential u. se, (3) agricultural use, (4) earth mining, (5) preserve, and (6) other than above. The results of the study show that of the 1,293,980 acres of land and water In the unincorporated portions, approximately 3% is in urban use, 9% is in rural residential use, 7% is in agricultural use, I% is in earth mining use, 41% is in preserve use , and 41% is in other than above. (Due to rounding, these exceed 100%). The urban land use occurs along the coastal fringe and In the Immokalee area. The rural residential is predominately in Golden Gate Estates. Agricultural land use is scattered'throughout the County with the major concentration in the Immokalee areas. The preserve lands are also scattered with the largest areas being the Big Cypress Preserve, the Corkscrew Sanctuary and Rookery Bay. The Future Lan'd Use Plan provides a blueprint for future land develo~.ment and land use In Collier County. Implementation of the Future Lan. t Use Plan will help safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the present and future residents. It will also guide the extension of community services and facilities and insure that capital improvements are provided in a timely economical manner. LAND USE ELEMENT 1990 FUTURE LAND USE PLAN The Future Land Use Plan Is designed to classify the use of all land within the unincorporatecl areas of Collier through the year 1990. Such classification will optimize the use of the land and direct policy decision making for both the public and private sectors. This will aid In the orderly transition from one type of land use to another as condi- tions and circumstances warrant. The classifications established by the Future Land Use Plan were based upon the foIIowlng factors and research data: 1. Physical characteristics of the land: Soil maps from the United States Department of Agriculture; drair)age reports for Water Management Districts .Six and Seven; U.S.G.5. reports; and miscellaneous reports on the natural conditions within Collier County. 2. Existing man-made changes: inventory of existing services ed water, sewer, roads, schools, .parks, canals, fire and police protection. 3. Existing and £uture use of the land: Up-to-date land use maps, showing ex;sting uses and current development trends. 4. Proposed expansions of community services and facilities and the approximate time period when It is anticipated such ser- vices and facilities will be available. 5.Existing zoning: Zoning atlas for each planning district. 6. Goal, Objectives and Policies for each element of the Compre- hensive Plan with special emphasis on Land Use and Coastal Zone and Conservation Elements. Land' Use Classifications The Future Land Use Plan utilizes seven 1. Residentwiale s t ' A. Lo d n iy Low-Medium density C. Medium density 3. 4. 5. 'G, 7. D. Medium-High density Commercial Industrial Institutional Recreation/open space Areas. of Environmental Sensitivity Agricultural This categorical delineation of future land uses will enable both the public official and the private land owner to determine permitted uses on asp. ecific parcel of land. It will also provide a guide for timing the conversion of land from one land use category to another as develop- me:~t reaches outlying areas and as services and facilities permit more intensive use of lands. Land Use Category Classification vs. Zoning. Where lands are classified for a specific land use by this Compre- hensive Plan, such classification shall not confer upon the land owner the automatic right to such land use. Before land may be utilized for the use classified by the Compre- henslve Plan, It must be zoned to a district which permits the desired land use. Rezoning shall be In accordance with standards and proce- dures as established by the Zoning Ordinances of Collier County, the subdlvision regulations~ and other' applicable ordinances and regula- tions. Residential Land Use Resldentlal Land Use Is divided into four (4) sub-categories that span the density range from Iow density to medium-high development. This Is designed to ensure a variety of residential densities and hous- Ing types. Each density category is designed to reflect the degree of urban services and facilities needed to support the prescribed density while providing the open space and living amenities normally associated with that density category. A.) Residential Low-Density -- 0-2 residential units per gross acre. The Residential Low Density sub-category is intended to apply to areas where residential development occurs in a Iow intensity setting or in 'a rural or semi-rural environment. This sub-category' permits .a 24 oog gross density of up to two (2) residential units per gross acre, with each residential unit normally providing its own water and sanitary sewage treatment facility as permitted and regulated by law. Thls sub-category is normally located on the fringe of the urban area and functions as a buffer between agricultural uses, where ser- vices and facilities are inadequate or lacking, and areas of more intense urban uses where services and facilities exist or are qomparatlvely easy and inexpensive to provide. Lands adjacent to or within areas designated as environmentally sensitive by this Comprehensive Plan are also classified as Residential Low-Density. B.) Residential Low-Medium Density -- 0-4 residential units per gross acre. The Residential Low-Medium Density sub-category' is intended to 'apply to areas of typical urban residential development. This category encourages residential development with ample open space. The permit- ted density is 0 to 4 residential units per gross acre, except that, this d.enslty may increase to a maximum of 7.0 residential units per gross acre through the transfer of development rights from lands designated for such transfer by the Zonir,g Ordinance. Developments within .thrs density sub-category will be required to provide a complete range of urban services and facilities to all residen- tial units within the project. These services and facilities include, but are not limited to, central water, acceptable sewage treatment facilities, parks, urban roads, and drainage. C.) Residential Medium Density -- 0-G.22 residential units per gross acre. 'The Residential Medium Density sub-category Is intended to apply to areas of urban development that are, or could be, smaller lot single family units, a mixture of single and multiple residential units, or predominately Iow-profile multiple residential In nature. Cjustering of residential units and open space is encouraged to add flexibility In design and to improve the living environment of the development. The permitted density is 0 to 6'.22 residential units per gross acre, except that, this denslty may Increase to a maximum or 9.00 residential units per gross acre th~-ough the transfer of development rights from lands designated for such transfer by the Zoning Ordinance. Developments within this density sub-category will be required to provide a complete range of urban services and facilities to all units within the project. These services and facilities include, but are not limited to, central water, central sewage, school sites~ park~ urban road system and drainage. D.) Residential Medium-High Density -- 6.22-30 residential units per gross' acre, The Residential Medium-High Density sub-category is intended to apply to areas of urban development that are, or will be, multiple residential in nature. This sub-category encourages the concentration of residential units with less on-site open space than other residential sub-categories, and may be designed to meet the needs of permanent, semi-permanent or transient residents. These areas are located adjacent to natural open space, such as beaches, estuarine systems, parks or other similar areas that provide open space and aesthetics to the more intense urban land use of this sub-category. The permitted density is 6.22 to 30 residential units per gross acre, except that, this density may increase to a maximum of 36 residen- tial units per gross acre through the transfer of development rights from lands designated for such transfer by the Zoning Ordinance. Developments within this density sub-category will be required to provide all units with urban support facilities including, but not limited to, central water and sewage, school sites, fire protection, open space, urban road system and related traffic control devices, and drainage. E.) Non-Residential Urban Use.~ Within Residential Land Use Category. Because the Future Land Use portion of the Comprehensive Plan represents a general guide for elected officials and private land owners, it Is Impractical to attempt to identify accessory and support uses that are typically associated with urban residential development. Therefore, certain non-residential land uses may be permitted within areas deslg-' 26 nated for residential development, provided the Board of County Commis- sioners determines these uses to be compatible with residential develop- ment for a specific development plan. Non-residential land uses shall include, but not be limited to: I. Parks, golf courses, cemeteries and other similar open space or recreational u~es. 2. Community facilities such as churches, schools, rest homes, fire and police stations. 3.Utility and communication facilities. 4. Support business and retail facilities in an approved develop- ment, provided the amount of land designated for such uses within the developmer, t does not exceed five (5) percent of the gross area of the total development. Commercial Land Use The Commercial Land Use category includes the commercial act'ivi- ties ranging from neighborhood convenience stores, regional shopping areas, commercial activities associated with the traveling public, to professional and business offices. Areas that have been identified for Commercial land use are areas that are presen, tly utilized for commercial purposes or lands that, due to their location and proximity to major arterials and residential development, are most likely to develop into commercial areas and sho~l(] be encouraged by government for develop- ment Into such use. Convenience and community commercial activities should be located to minimize travel time and to eliminate or reduce the 'need for automo- bile transportation. Commercial areas located adjacent to the proposed interchanges of Interstate 75 shall be designed to meet the needs of the long distance trav~eler; sleeping, eating, and transportation service facilities being the primary commercial activities. This will reduce the use of the intra-county roadway system by long distance travelers whose primary travel needs are related to the Interstate Highway System. The following land area standards are provided to aid the potential commercial developer in designing his enterprise: Convenience commercial area 2 to 5 acres Interchange commercial area 4 to 30 acres 27 Community commercial center Regional commercial center I0 to 30 acres 40 to I00 acres and over Industrial Land Use The Industrial Land Use category is Intended to provide land for basic industrial uses that are essential to the present and future eco- nomic development of the Countyt and provide land for certain non- Industrial urban land uses which, due to their potential noise leve'l and traffic generation, are not generally compatible with residential or commercial land uses. The areas whlch have been placed in this category are those presently utilized for industri~: purposes and those which appear to have the greatest potential for filling future Industrial needs of the community. . Approximately 2,100 acres of Collier. County are classified for industrial land use. Using a national standard of I:> acres per 1,000 population as a general 9ulde, the present population of Collier County of 88,900 persons, would result in a need for 8:>8 acres. The total area Placed in this category ls statistically sufficle~nt to meet the needs of a population of 170,000. Therefore, emphasis should be to utilize the existing industrial lands rather than encourage rezoning' of more land for industrial use until su~:h time as it becomes evident that more Indus- trially zoned lands are necessary. Institutional Land Use The Institutional Land Use category is Intended to Identify lands presently used for institutional purposes. This category includes cemeteries, schools, hospitals, churches and other similar uses. To aid the elected officials and the private land developer in the future development of institutional uses~ the following land area stand- ards are provided: Cemeteries- Minimum I0 acres Schools* Elementary Middle High Collier County School Board Standards - 20 acres, serves 650 students - 35 acres, serves 800 students - 50 acres, serves 1,800 students 28 009 Jr. College - Hospitals - Churches - 60 acres and above Minimum 10 acres Minimum I acre Institutional land uses are customarily associated with residential or commercial land uses and will be permitted within the residential and commercial areas subject to the specific requirements of the .zoning district regulations which apply to the specific case. Recreation/Open Space Land Use The Recreation/Open Space Land Use category is intended to apply to area~ of natural or man-made recreation and open space land~ and facilities for public or special group recreation, education, entertain- ment and relaxation. Such lands and facilities may be provided through public, private, commercial or special group sponsorship. Lands and facilities in this category Include, but are not limited to, golf courses, parks, playgrounds, beach areas, natural areas, nature preserves, wildlife sanctuaries and other similar recreation and open space uses. Areas of Environmental Sensitivity The Areas of Environmental Sensitivity Land Use category is Intended tc apply to areas which because of their unique assemblages of flora and/or fauna, their aesthetic appeal, historical or archaeological significance or their contribution to their own and adjacent ecosystems make them worthy of special regulations. Such regulations are directed toward the conservation, protection~ and preservation of ecological, commercial and recreational values for the greatest benefit to the people of Collier County. Such areas include, but are not necessarily limited to, mangrove and fresh water swamps, barrier islands, coastal beaches, estuarines, cypress domes, natural drainage ways, aquifer recharge area.s and lands and structures of historical and archaeological signifi- cance. Lands have been designated as environmentally sensitive to assure the continued maintenance of these environmental and cultural resources and to encourage the preservation of the intricate ecological relation- ships within the systems. 29 Lands that are classified as environmentally sensitive shall not be cleared, altered, changed or in any other manner developed except as is specified by the appropriate regulations of the Zoning Ordinance add other applicable County ordinances. The owner of lands placed in this category may elect to transfer some or all of his residential development rights from his land rather than develop it. All transfers of residential development rights shall be in accordance with the County ordinances and regulations governing such transfers. Agricultural Land Use The Agricultural Land Use category is intended to apply to areas whose present, prospective or long-term use is primarily agricultural, pastoral, forestry or rural in nature. These areas are important to the local and national economy and produce food or' fiber.essential to the .physical, economic and social well-being of the land owner and the general public. The primary function of the agricultural category is to promote agriculture and agriculture-related land uses. Therefore, non-agricul- tural uses are prohibited, except that residential development may occur at a density not greater than one unit per 5 acres. .Implementary Codes and Ordinances Collier County shall, J,ave implementary codes and ordinances to carry out and regulate the development permitted by this Comprehen- sive Plan. Such codes and ordinances shall include, but not be limited to: Building Code, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, Flood Elevation Regulation, Coastal Construction Setback Ordinance, Environ- mental Impact Ordinances, Beach Access Ordinance. These codes and ordinances are designed and intended to specify exact developmental standards for development consistant with the stan;flardst goals, objectives and policies setforth by this Comprehensive Plan. .Proposed Land Development Conslstant with 1990 Future Land Use Plan Lands may not be used in a manner lnconsistant with their classifi- cation by the 1990 Future Land Use Plan, except that lands presently utilized for agricultural purposes may continue in such use until con- verted to uses permitted by the 1990 Future Land Use Plan. 30 Where the property owner or Collier County Government desires to use property in a manner not permitted by its land use classification~ the Comprehensive Plan must be amended to the appropriate land use category. All amendments to this Comprehensive Plan shall be in accor- dance with the procedures established by Chapter 163, Florida Statutest as amended. After the Comprehensive Plan has been amended to the appropriate land use category~ the Subject property must be properly zoned to a district which permits the desired land use. Rezonlng shall be in accor- dance .w~+.h standards and procedures as establlshed by the Zoning Ordinances of Collier County and other applicable ordinances and regula- tions. In the Marco Island areat the Deltona Corporation has received from the Division of State Planning a vested rights determination for the completion of its Marco development areas already completely permit- ted by the County and the State of Florida. (DSP-BLIVR 978-010 January 19t 1978) These areas, however~ not having been yet permitted by the federal government, are subject to modification and/or relocation to a more environmentally satisfactory area. The vested rights determination is binding on the County (See F.S. 380.06~ (4a)) and the Board of County Commissioners has recognized that modifications may occur (but have not reviewed nor approved any modifications to date). (See BCC Resolution 78-88). Additionallyt the following projects have received a vested rights determination: Wiggins Pass Landing Units 2~3~4 Wiggins Pass Landing Unit 1 Park Shore Unit 5 Park Shore Unit 2 Remuda R~nch Park Shore Parks (BLIVR 974-697) (BLIVR 974-136) (BLIVR 974-142) (BLIVR 974-146) (BLIVR 974-154) (BLIVR 976-996) Upon the receipt of all necessary federal~ state and local approv- als~ the Comprehensive Plan shall be automatically corrected to reflect such approvals. The County recognizes that under Section 4 (10).of the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act of 1975~'"nothing. in' 31 this Act shall limit or modify the right of any person to complete any development that has been authorized as a Development of Regional Impact pursuant to Chapter 380". Under th~ provision of S.163.3211t Florida Statutest the adoption of this Comprehensive Plan does not exempt developers from DRI review nor does It preclude the designation of an area of critical state concern pursuant to Chapter 380~ Florida Statutes. The Golden Gate Estates area is presently under study to deter- mine: existing areas designated for urban' development which prevent increases In water levels; areas where water levels can be partially restored to historical levels; and areas where water levels should be fully restored to historical levels. These lands under study and in the general Golden Gate Estates are subject to land use modifications contin- gent upon the results of the study. 32 PLEASE NOTE: The following figures 2 - 8 present a general graphic representation of Collier .County's Future Land Use Plan. Those lands within the Golden Gate Estates area are subject to land use modifications as contingent upon the results of the Golden Gate Redevelopment Study Committee. THE FOLLOWING LAND USES ARE ADOPTED AS CHANGES TO THE ORIGINAL LAND USE PLAN Work Study Area One: Twp. 48, R25E and R26E Sec. 36 - T48S - R25E; From Iow - medium residential density (0-4 units/gross acre) to Iow density (0-2 units/gross acre). Sec. 31 - T48S - R26E; From Agricultural to Iow residential density (0-2 units/gross ac~'o). Work Study Area Two: Twp. 49, R25E and R26E Sec. 1 - T49S - R25E; From Iow - medium residential density (0-4 units/gross acre) to Iow denslty (0-2 units/gross acre).. Sec. 5, 6 & 8; From Agricultural to low resldentlal denslty (0-2 units/gross acre) excluding areas or environmental sensitiv- ity. Sec. 12 - T49S - R25E; From Commercial to Iow-medium residential density (0-4 units/ gross acre). Sec. 7, 8 & 17 - T49S - R26E; From commercial to Iow residential density (0-2 units/gross acre). Sec'. 16 - T49S - R26E; From commercial to Iow - medium residential density (0-4 units/gross acre). 34 Work Study Area 3: Work Study Area 4: Sec. 15 & 20 - T49S - R25E; Reductlon of commercial along U.S. 41 from High Point to Twin Lakes from a width of 400 L.F. to 175 L.F. Sec. 11 -T49S- R25E; From Industrial land use to commerclal, being In the E~ of Section 11~ a strip 2,000 L.F. wide by 4,000 L.F. in length, beginning at the SE corner'. E~ of Sectlon 4, TSOS, R26E from Iow - medium residential density (0-4 units/ gross acre) to medium density (0-6.22 units/gross acre). Sec. 26 & 27 - T51S - R26E; From Iow - medium density (0-4 units/gross acre) to medium residential density (0-6.22 units/ gross acre). Sec. 11 - T52 - R26E; From high residen- tial density (6.22 units/gross acre) to medium resldenUal density (0-6.22 units/ gross acre). Work Study Area 6: Horr's Island; From Iow residential density (0-2 units/gross acre) to medium density (0-6.22 units/gross acre). Chokoloskee and Copeland; From Iow- medlum residential density (0-4 units/ gross acre) to medium density (0-6.2;? units/gross acre). 35 OO9 IIlI ~1111 r IIIIIIIIII 009 0 II II ii II 0O9 , 009 ,,,',~: 117 I IIIIIIIIItl WORK STUDY AREA NO, 6 FIGURE 7 O L~J nn~ 4c~n GOAL: Assure that land use and development are guided In an orderly manner to produce sustained and orderly growth within the capabilities of the physical and human resources of the community. OBJECTIVE I: Protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of all citizens of Collle~' County by properly managing land development. . POLICIES: (a) Ail rezoning requests shall be reviewed by the County to Insure the compatlblllty of the proposal with the Comprehensive Plan and the surrounding neighborhood. Proposals found Incompatible shall not be approved. ' (b) There shall be implementing ordinances to insure that the health, safety, and welfare of' the citizens are safeguarded. These shall include but not be limited to Zoning Eegulations, Subdivision Regula- tions and Building Codes. (c) The Land Usa Element of the Comprehensive Plan and all Implementing ordinances shall be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners at least every 5 years to Insure their consistent protection and promotion of' this objective as required by the LGCPA but may also be reviewed at lesser intervals if a shorter review period Is determined necessary by the Collier County Planning Agency. (d) Flood prone areas shall be regulated to insure compatibility with the hydrological characteristics of the area. All new developments and redevelopments shall be so designed to meet the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program as adopted by Collier County. (e) Provide adequate transportation routes to Insure a means of evacuation of people in times of natural hazards. 43 OBJECTIVE 2: Achieve optimal economlc benefit fro~ land use and development through efficient land management end resource utilization. POLICIES: (a) All proposals for' development shall be considered in terms of a reasonable use of the land. (b) Land development should r'esult in a r'easonable economic return for' the land owner while also r'esultlng in a favorable, economic cost/benefit ratio for' the County. (c) Development plans that cjuster' housing and pr'ovide more common open space shall be encouraged. (d) The use of natural systems for' water' management and open space shall be encour'agedt but only to the extent that these systems ar'e not over'str'essed. OBJECTIVE 3: Promote a varied and a balanced urban growth which enhances the community without economically burdening the existing urbanized ar'eas. POLICIES: (a) A diversity of land uses is encouraged to provide for the housingt r'etall and wholesale shopping~ working~ Institutlonal~ r'ecr~ational~ agricultural and industrial needs of the r'esldents of CoIIler' County. (b) New growth shall not cr'eate an economic burden upon the County. (c) Residential (~evelopments shall be designed to incor'- potage necessary facilities for the immediate and futur'e Shopping~ recr'eatlonal and r'easonable public needs of the residents of the development. (d) New developments shall be evaluated regarding their Impact on existing and proposed community services and facllties and only those proposals that the Board, of County Commissioners feel would have a positive long-term Impact shall be encouraged, 44 (e) Commercial developments shall be designed to meet the nelghborhood~ community or' regional needs of the residents of Collier County. To achieve this~ commercial developments shall be placed where they best serve the needs of their customers. (f) Commercial and Industrial facilities shall be design- ed to be compatible and compliment the area as well as other buildings wlthln which they are to be located. (g) Commercial and Industrial developments should be so located as to disperse the job potentials thr~ugh- out the County and mlnlmlze the traffic congestion generated by Commercialization and industrializa- tion. (h) Commercial and Industrial developments shall be provided with adequate support facilities incJuding but not limited to~ roads~ central water, sewerage~ and fire protection as required by law and regula- tions. Where such support facilities already exlst~ development shall be encouraged to utilize them. However~ should new support facilities be required~ they shall be paid for' by the developer. (i) Guide economic development to encourage a diversi- fication of the County's economic base and to meet the employment needs of present and surface resi- dents. OBJECTIVE 4: Maintain and enhance the quality and character that has made Collier County a desirable place within which to work and llve through proper density controls and development standards. POLICIES: (a) New residential developments shall be permitted at a density equal to or less dense than that defined In the Future Land Use Element. (b) New developments shall be compatible with and complimentary to the surrounding neighborhoods. 45 (c) Collier County shall have zonlngl subdlvislon~ bulldlng, fire and such other ordinances and codes as are required to pro'note proper community devel- opment, safety and welfare. (d) Existing developments shall be policed by code enforc~.ment personnel to ensure compllance with County ordinances. OBJECTIVE 5: Achieve a dlstrlbutlon~ ratel and type of growth and development In Collier County which is consistent with the supportive capacities of natural and man-made sys- tems. POLICIES: (a) Growth and development shall be encouraged In areas that will result in the efficient and economical extension of community.support sera/ices and ?abili- ties. (b) Impose zoning controls and planning consistent wi.th the capacltles of natural and man-made systems to support growth and development. (c) The County shall deslgna{e areas of major develop- ment potential based on existing and programmed commq~;ty services and facilltles. (d) The County shall Identify and designate natural areas that are making a significant contrlbutlon to the growth and support of the area and provide measures to conserve them while appropriately compensating the land owner as required by law. (e) Avoid conflict~ whenever possible~ between com- munity growth and an area's natural system which is making a slgniflcant contribution to the growth and support of the area, permitting development where an ecologically sound development plan Is approved by the Board of County Commissioners. OBJECTIVE 6: Maintain and enhance the quality of Collier Countyts environment through the proper use and development of land. 46 Ct00 POLICIES: (a) Encourage the use of beaches and dunes for recrea- tion-oriented actlvlt, les which do not alter or disturb these resources. (b) Pr~hlbit urban development that would encroach into aroas of environmental sensitivity. (c) Encourage the transfer of development rights from the environmentally sensitive areas to lands more naturally suitable for urban development. (d) Prohibit the premature stripping and clearing or lands. Allow only selective clearing to occur with- out a bonafidet immediate acceptable use. (e) Requlre all requests for development of lands de- signed as environmentally sensitive areas to be accompanied with an environmental impact statement. (f) Encourage the use of areas of environmental sensi- tivlty~ in accordance with their natural functions and capabllitlest rather than replace or substitute man-made facilities such as drainage channels, rentention lakes~ exotic landscaping, and filled land. (g) Permit areas of environmental sensitivity to be reasonably used by Individuals for purposes which will not adversely affect the values and functions of these resources. (h) Discourage commercial, industrlal~ residential and other development whlch~ by their general nature~ is not required to be located In areas of environ- mental sensitivity unless it is shown that the com- munity human use benefit from such development Is sufficient to offset the potential resultant environ- mental damage. (i) Developers shall be encouraged to produce an aesthetically pleasing and functionally efficient (J) Discourage blighting land use and promote the maintenance of the nelghborhood. OBJECTIVE 7: Protect and enhance the carrying capacity of the exist~- lng and proposed transportation systems of Collier Coun- ty through proper land use controls and standards. POLICIES: la) New land developments adjacent to existing and proposed arterial roads shall provide land Yet a frontage road or shall be so designed to minimize the number of Ingress and egress points. lb) Strip commercial land use adjacent to arterials shall be discouraged. Commercial land uses shall be concentrated In parcels of land sufficiently large to provlde an Internal circulation pa.ttern that will minimize the number of. Ingress and egress pelters. lc) Residential developments that are adjacent to arteri- als shall provide a vegetative buffer between the arterial right-of-way and the line of construction. This buffer shall be In conformance with the County Subdivision Regulations. (d) Land developments adjacent to section lines shall reserve space abutting the section line(s) or other space, as approved by the Board of County Com- m,ssloners, for' future arterial roads as des,gnated In the Traffic Circulation Element. OBJECTIVE 8: Encourage, maintaln and preserve lands and water with potential for production of food and fiber, POLl C I ES: la) Identify those lands In Collier County which have soils suitable for agricultural development and encourage their' use and retention for agricultural purposes. and encourage the long term utilization of .produc- tive crop land. 48 (c) Require developments near food p'roducing areas to avoid adverse Impacts on the resources essential to production. , (d) Encourage forest management programs which pro- mote well-arranged mixed uses and permit the clearing of land only for immediate acceptable uses. The owner or areas that are no longer viable for agricultural production shall be requlred to re-vege- tate the land to as natural conditlon as possible. OBJECTIVE 9: Preserve, malntain~ enhance andl where possible, re- store the natural amenlties~ historical and archaeological resources of Collier County. POLICIES: (a) Encourage the protection and maintenance of public- ly and privately owned areas which have a unique or rare historical and/or archaeologlcal value to the communl ky. (b) Encourage the Identification, preservation and restoration or structures and sites which have hlstorical or archaeological value while permitting reasonable use by the property owner. (c) Encourage the location and design o£ developments to enhance and utilize natural scenic vistas and discourage the Iocatloni erection or development of structures which unnecessarily detract from the scenic beauty of the community. (d) Encourage the utilization of native vegetation and avoid the use of exotic plants to meet local require- ment for landscaping and open space. (e) Discourage the use or exotic specimens. 49 AA AA A A 0 0 0 0 0 ~ oo o 5O ,4 ,4 ,4,4 0 0 0 O 0 · ,:, .,:, .~.,:, .,4 52 ~o~ 00,9 ,4 ,4 o 0 0 53 TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT OVERVIEW FUTURE PLAN GOALt OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES RECOMMENDED ACTIONS 54 009 OVERVIEW: TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT The orderly growth of a community Is highly dependent upon the degree of mobility provided by its total transportation system. Workers must have convenient access to their' Jobs. Industry must have ade- quate movement of its raw materials and finished products. Residents must be able to perform the daily travel necessary to meet their living and recreational, needs. The cost of providing an efficient traffic circulation system, espe- cially the arterial roadway networkf represents one of the most expen- sive responsibilities of Collier County. Because of this great expensef It is essential for the (~ounty to have an on-going planning process which anticipates and identifies future needs and allows scheduling of improve- ments within Its financial capabilities. This planning process also allSws the County~ as well as individual property ownerst to take steps to preserve known needed rights-of-way. The Traffic Circulation Element Is closely related to the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. It Is the development of land that necessitates improvements and expansions of the transportation system. Specific land uses dictate the type and magnitude of improvements. But, without an adequate traffic circulation systemi land development cannot take place. There~'oret the two elements must be viewed and planned together so that each recognizes and compliments the other. In terms of mileaget the vast majority of the future roadway eye- .tern will be the County's resl~onsibllity. However~ the planning and design of the system must be closely coordinated with similar planning by the Florida Department of Transportatlon~ the local municipalities and the neighboring counties to prevent duplication of efforts or In- compatible facilities. Collier County's present principal roadway system t= m~do up almost exclusively of narrow, two lane facllitles. Many of them are in poor physical condition, but carry dally volumes well in excess of their design capacities. This results in periods of heavy congestlon~ partic- ularly during the winter tourist season. 55 009 The future plan for the Traffic Circulation Element Is based upon known deficiencies in the present system, current growth and develop- ment trends and reasonably predictable future growth patterns. In those Instances where the plan recSmmends new facilities in locations where roadways do not exlst~ the alignments indicated represent prefer- red corridors of travel. The preferred corridors shall be const.rued as specific locations unless otherwise deslgnated by official action of the Board of County Commlssloners. 56 TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT FUTURE PLAN, The maln thrust of the recommendations In the Traffic Circulation Element concern improvements and additions to the County's prlnclpal roadway system. However, In addition to constructing new roadways and Improving existing roadways, the County must Increase its mainten- ance and traffic operations efforts. These Increased efforts are needed not only because of the County's Continuing growth, but also as a result of the 1977 legislation which transferred maintenance respon- sibilities for the state secondary system from the Department of Trans- portation to the County. Another Important part of this future plan will be the provision of bikeway facilities within the urbanized areas of the Coun. ty. Because of .the Inherent hazards created by mixing slow movlng cyclist traffic with faster moving motor vehicle traffic, every effort will be made to sepa- rate the two modes or travel. This can be accomplished In either of two ways. Bikeways can be provided adjacent to arterials and major collectors, but physically separated from them( or they can be provided along sections of minor collectors and local streets which parallel the arterials and major collectors. The "Comprehensive Bikeway Plan", prepared by the Collier 'County Planning Department in December or 1975, is by reference made a part of the Future Plan or this Element. Proposed Improvements and additions to the County's principal roadway system have been divided into four categories. A. Upgrading or existing two-lane roadways to conform with current standards for lane and shoulder widths, and to provide separate turning lanes where appropriate. · B. Construction of new two-lane roadways In locations where no facilities now exist. C. Reconstruction of existing two-lane roadways to four-lane divided roadways. D. Construction of new four-lane divlded roadways In locations where no facilities now exist. These categories have been further divided into two time periods - 57 I~ -- nl I 1978 through 1985, and 1985 through the year 2,000, as shown In Tables 1 and 2. There Is, however, no significance to the order In which the projects are listed within the time periods. The year 1985 was selected · as the dividing line between the two time perlods because it Is the anticipated completion date of Interstate 75 between the Lee County line and the entrance to EvergIades Parkway. Most of the projects pro- grammed for completion by 1985 were Included In the County's five.-year construction program adopted In the Spring of 1977. Others, such as the extensions of Pine Ridge Road and Santa Barbara Boulevardt are commitments previously made by the County and are associated with constructlon of Interstate 75. In addltlon to providing adequate traffic clrculation, the road Im- provements of this plan will tend to expedite the evacuation of persons living in coastal and Iow lying areas In the event of.a hurricane, or .other natural disasters. Depending upon the functional classification of a roadway and the specific design features It is to have, minimum rights-of-way establlsh~d in the County's subdivision regulations range from 100 to 135 feet for arterlals and major collectors. Because design features selected now may not be adequate several years In the future when a facility is constructed, the plan proposes that all two-lane roadways' have 100 foot rights-of-way and all fouA-lane divided roadways have 135 foot rights- of-way. Wherever four-lane divided roadways are planned, the full 135 foot right-of-way will be acquired, even though Initial construction may be only a two-lane facility. This procedure will allow purchase of rights- of-way at unlnflated prices which might otherwise develop through land speculation and Improvements wlthln the needed but unacquired addition- al right-of-way. Also, by initlally constructing only half of a planned divlded roadway, the County will be able to provide Interim Improve- ments at a greater number of locations. o c; o o o c~ o 0 0 eO o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~0 ~0 0 0 0 I0 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 64 008 0 ! C"4 0 0 0 0 C~ 0 0'~ The proposed program will add a total of 59.0 miles of new road- .ways and will improve or upgrade 118.2 relies of exlstlng roadways. Through the construction of new roadways and the reconstruction or existing two-lane roadways to four lanes, a total of 375.6 lane-miles will be added to the principal roadway system - an increase of 135 percent. A constraint to traffic movement wlthln the urban area is ~he lack or sufficient east-west through routes connecting North Tamlami Trail with Airport Road. One of the major* reasons for the lack of east-west access routes is the location of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad. Stud- ies ar& underway to determine the feasibility of moving the terminal, presently located near downtown Naples, to a site in the northern part of the County. If this move takes place, all tracks south of the new terminal will be removed. The County should insure that if the right- ofway is abandoned, it will be used in accordance with the principals of the Land Use and Traffic Circulation Element. The County shall give consideration to the use of the right-of-way for arterial or recreational purposes. FundFn~l Needed Improvements Virtually all roadway construction and maintenance programs throughout the nation are funded through gasoline taxes - federal, state and local. The Federal Highway Trust Fund, which supports the Interstate and other federal aid systems, is derived from a tax of four cents per gallon. In Florida, a tax of elght cents per gallon is levied to support the state's primary and secondary highway systems. Fre- quently, as in the case of Everglades Parkway, bond Issues used to construct toll facilities are backed by pledglng anticipated future gaso- line tax revenues. The costs of highway construction and maintenance have been Inc.reasing at a rate of ten percent or more per year. Revenues de- rived from gasoline taxes, however, are increasing by only about two percent per year. Because these taxes are static and not affected by increases in the price of gasollne~ the revenues generated can increase only if there is an increase in consumption. The annual rate of gasoline consumption, for Florida and the nation, is beginning to level-off. In the early 1970~s~ Floridats annual 66 increase was about ten percent, but It has now dropped to approximate- ly two percent. Collier County's rate is about four percent, due mainly to Its population growth. . The Petroleum Industry Research Foundation predicts gasoline con- sumption rates in the mld-1980's wilt be less than those of 1977, even though there will be a 40 percent' Increase In the number of vehicles using the nation's highways. There are three principal reasons for this decrease: the Increased fuel efficiency of vehicles now being produced; the nation's overall concern for the conserv'ation of energy; and the increasing cost of gasoline. Obviously, some source of funding must be found to supplement revenues raised through gasoline taxes. One proposal offered to the Florida Legislature w~s to modify the state's gasoline tax by applying a form of "sales tax" at the wholesale level. This would make tax reve- nues responsive to the price of gasoline as well as to the rate of con- sumption. Distribution of tax revenues among Florida counties Is determined by a formula established In the State Constitution. It ls based upon population, gasoline tax collections and the land area for each county. Because tax collections within a county are related to Its population, the formula is slanted to favor the more populous counties. Changes to the formula are unlikely, for an Increase of funding to one county must necessarily reduce the funding to one or more other counties. It thus appears the only means by whlch Collier County will be able 'to underwrite the costs of its needed roadway improvements is · through local revenues. It is,-therefore, recommended that the Board of County Commissioners consider' funding of additions and Improve- ments to the principal roadway system through an appropriate bonding prog ram. 67 009 ' I% I! > II .JI = JI; -II- I1' II II II PlOAD II~IK~I( yr NTI IltrC(X~T~,JC TIQN __ ~__ .~ i CONTACT COLLIER COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR EXACT DETAIL 1 FIGURE 10 AVIATION Collier County has three general avlatic;n alrports Naples~ Marco Island and Immokalee. The largest~ Naples Alrport~ Is owned by t'he City of Naples and is operated by an Airport Authority whose members are appointed by the City Councll. It bases one commercial carrier, Naples Airlines, which provides dally round trip service to Miami and to Tampa. All other '"-~' ,,,~,,~ ~pcrattons are associated wlth private or cor- porately owned aircraft. The Naples Airport is one square mile in size. It has two 5,000 foot runways. Existing residential and commercial development around the airport limit the possibility of lengthening the runways. The City and County each have provisions in their zoning ordinances Ilmltlng the height of structures In the vicinity of the airport to preserve and protect flight paths. Based upon a study performed In 1973 by the consulting firm of Candeub, Flelssig and Associates, the capacity pro- vlded by the two exlstlng runways wlll be sufficient beyond the year 2000. The Marco Island Alrport~ located northeast of Marco Island~ has one 4,000 foot runway. It too~ bases one commerclal carrler~ Marco Island Airways, which provides dally round trip service to Miami. Most other alrcraft based at the Marco Airport are small single englne air- craft 'owned by residents of Marco Island. .The Immokalee Airport has two 5~000 foot runways. This alrport has no commercial operations. All aircraft at the Immokalee Airport are owned by local residents. Each of these airports are Included in the Florida Avlatlon Systems Plan~ approved by the County~ the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, the Florida Department of Transportation and the Federal Avlatlon Administration. The nearest major airport serving Colller County is Page Field~ south of Fort Myers in Lee County. It Is some 35 miles north of Naples and is served by National and Eastern Airlines. A new and larger reglonal airport is now in the planning stage, It Is to be located about four miles south, of Page Field, A unique feature to be provided by the new alrport Is scheduled 7O ground transportation service between outlying communities, such as Naples~ and the alrport. Thls service will be coordinated to accom- modate the schedules of major carriers servlng the alrport. Collier County residents will also have direct vehicular access to the airport by way of Interstate 75. pORT FACILIT,! ES' Collier County has no port facllltles for the shipping or receiving · of goods by watert and none are anticipated in the future, Develop- ment along the County's coastline Is devoted to residential and recrea- tional uses. There are many commercial fishing boats reglstered and operating In the area, Most of the docklng facilltles for this Industry are located along the Gordon Riverf with a few at Marco Island, The number and quality of these facllltles are adequate-and should remaln so for several years. Pleasure boating is a popular recreational activity in Collier Coun- ty. It ls estimated there will be about 8t000 private boats registered in the County by 1980. There are presently 24 commercial marinas serv- .lng the area"s boaters. They range In size from small operations provid- ing only fuel, belt, fishing tackle and refreshments, to large businesses which sell~ repair and provide storage for pleasure boats of all sizes. The future planning for these facllltles is Included In the Parks and Recreational Element and the Coastal Zone Management and Conservation Element of this Comprehensive Plan. '/2 MASS, TR .A. NSIT. The only mass transit service available in Colller County is tl~e · Everglades Bus Llnes, formerly the Caxambas Transportation Service, headquartered In Marco Island. It provides one round trip per day between Marco Island and NapI=s. Interclty transit service Is provlded by Greyhound and Trailways. Upon being flagged, these bus lines will pick up passengers in the outlying portlons of the Naples urban area along Tamlaml Trail, but otherwise are of no value to local travel. In April of 1978, the Florida Department of Transportation began a nine month transit feasibility study for the County. An Important part of the first phase of the study was a survey conducted to determine community attitudes about public transit. The results of the survey were quite negative. Of the 1,500 respondents to a post card quest]on- nalre, only 40 percent Indicated that they .or a member of their house- hold would use a transit system, and over 70 percent were opposed to using local public funds to subsidize the operation of a system. Recognizing there Is a need for Improved transportation for some segments of the community, the Board of Coun.ty Commissloners request- ed the Department ol' Transportation to continue the study Into Its second phase. Thls phase will more closely examine specific alternative modes of public transit and more accurately determine probable rider- ship, capital costs and operating costs. It Is hoped these refinements will result In costs that would be more acceptable to the user and to the taxpayer. Upon completlon o1' the translt study the Comprehensive Plan will be amended to reflect the results of the study. 73 GOAL: To provide a safe, efficient and cost-effective transportation system for the movement of people and goods throughout Col-lief County. OBJECTIVE I: Protect the Integrity of exlstlng and future residential neighborhoods. pOLICIES: (a) Encourage plans which avoid the encroachment of arterials and ma]or collectors upon residential neigh- borhoods. (b) Encourage plans which restrict external through traffic movements in residential subdivisions by the use of cul-de-sac and short curvilinear streets, and by minimizing the number of minor collectors con- nectlng such areas to arterial roadways. (c) Encourage the provision of wide buffer areas for residential properties which abut arterials or major collectors. OBJECTIVE 2: Enhance and maintain the traffic carrying capability of the County's principal roadway system through appropri- ate subdivision, zoning and land use controls. POLICIES: (a) Establish measures .to con~rol the number, location, and design of driveways serving properties whlch abut arterlals and major collectors. (b) Enc(~urage the use of speed change lanes for new constructlorj and Intitlate a study of existlng road- ways to determine where speed change lanes should be added. (c) Require left turn storage lanes on arterials and major collectors at all Intersections, median openings and major private driveways. (dj Encourage the development of planned shopping centers and multi-unit office complexes to minimize the frequency of driveway entrances to arterials and major collectors. ' 74 009 (e) Establish minimum lot widths for properties abutting Intersections on arterials or major collectors to allow maximum spacing between driveways and intersec- (f) Encourage the use of frontage roads or reverse frontage development for properties abutting arteri- als or major collectors so as to provide .widely spaced points of common and controlled access. (g) Establish a minimum spacing between median open- Ings on all arterials and major collectors. (h) Permit median openings on arterials or major c~llec- tors only when the traffic volumes projected to use them meet or exceed an established minimum. OBJECTIVE 3: Anticipate and plan for Improvements to the transporta- tion system. POLICIES: (a) Establish programs which will periodically measure the various characteristics of travel wlthln the County so that trends may be Identified, analyzed and interpreted. (b) Establish programs which will determine those local parameters which best Indicate the trip generating characteristics of the various land uses. (c)Monitor the residentlal~ commercial and industrial growth of the County to allow early IndentificaUon of future transportation needs. (d) Adopt pollcles which will encourage the preservation of rights-of-way for planned future Improvements to the principal roadway system. (e) Solicit and encourage cltlzen participation in the planning of all improvements to the transportation system. (f) Seek additional sources of funding to supplement the revenues from state Gasoline taxes. (g) Develop an Implementation plan for the scheduling of fundlng~ right-of-way acqulsltlon and construc- tion of all planned Improvements to the transporta'- tlon system. OBJECTIVE 4: Enhance the safety and operational efflciencyof the principal roadway system through the properappllcation~ design and maintenance of traffic control devices. POLICIES: (a) 'Traffic control devices shall be installed only upon the basis of demonstrated need as determined by sound engineerlng~ studles~ (counts~ etc.) policlest and judgmer, t. (b) Traffic control devices shall be Installed and main- rained in accordance with the most current stan- dards promulgated by state and federal authorities. (c) Developers shall be required to Install all necessary traffic control devices within the limits of their proJects~ and to contribute their fair share of the capital costs of traffic con. trol devices and roadway Improvements generated by them on adjacent arteri- als and major collectors. (d) Schedfdled maintenance programs shall be establish- ed for each of the various types of traffic control devices to assure their continued effectiveness In the regulation and guidance of traffic. (e) A traffic control device shall promptly be removed whenever it has been determined that the need for the devlce no longer exists. . (f) A "maintenance of traffic" plan shall be included In all roadway construction projects to minimize haz- ards to construction workers and the public. OBJECTIVE 5: Provide safe and 'convenient travel facilities and routes for pedestrlanst cyclists and the handicapped. POLICIES: (a) Encourage plans which .separate pedestrian and cyclist traffic from motorized vehicular traffic. 76 t309 (b) Cooperate with school offlclals to establish safe pedestrian routes to schools. (c) Assist school officials In Installing proper traffic safety habits In students of all age levels. (d)Ancillary facilities associated with roadway construc- .tion projects shall be appropriately designed to serve the handicapped. . OBJECTIVE 6: Reduce the per capita consumption of energyused for transportation purposes. POLICIES: (a) Encourage Individuals and employers to establish car pools. (b) Synchronize closely spaced traffic signals to allow progressive movement of traffic thereby conserving energy through the reduction of lnterruptlons to the flow of traffic. (c) Encourage the development and use of a public transportation system. (d) Encourage the provision of convenience and commu- nity shopping facilities to reduce the need for travel to more distant shopping centers. 77 0t09 78 o ?g 009 ~o~? 0 SOLID WASTE.,, ELEME .NT. OVERVIEW FUTURE PLAN GOAL~ OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES RECOMMENDED ACTIONS 81 OVERVIEW: SOLID WASTE ELEMENT The Solid Waste Element of the Comprehensive Plan Is concer.ned with the collection and dlsposal of solid waste. Indiscrlmlnate disposal of solid waste is injurious to man and his envlronment In the form of noxlous odors, vermin, and contamination of the groundwater supply. A properly designed, operated, and monitored solid waste system will enhance the health and welfare of the County' residents whtle protecting the natural resources of the area. The Solid Waste Element for the County is designed to provide a collection and disposal system which will be efficlent~ econ.nmlcal~ and environmentally sound. The present solid waste collection system consists of the City of Naples municipal system, three franchise systems, several transfer stations, a recycling program for paper waste and aluminum cans, and a program for picking up abandoned vehicles. In 1977~ County residents generated 179~958 yards of solid waste deposited at the Naples Landfill and 22~187 cubic yards deposited at the Immokalee Landfill. This equates to eight (8) pounds of solid waste per person per day. Based on national trends for growth areas such as Collier County~ the per person volume will Increase to eleven (11) pounds per person per day by 1995. In order to meet the needs cre- ated by such growth~ future planning is essential. 'The Solid Waste Element for Collier County recommends the consld- eration of a resource recovery-program, the development of new trans- fer statlons~ a sanitary landfill site for Immokalee~ and a cost effective management program for all solid waste operatlons. As the need arises, future landfill sites and transfer stations will be located In accordance with the Land Use, Water Resources, and Housing Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The success of any solid waste program I]as in the communities' desire and ability to Implement it. Implementation will bo achieved through good management and the cooperation of governmental agencies Involved in solid waste collection and disposal. The guide to decision 82 009 making wlll be the Goals, Objectives, Policies and Recommendations of this element. Citizen par[Iclpatlon In the solid waste planning process will assist local government in meeting the needs for the future solid ~vaste handling. SOLID WASTE FUTURE PLAN I. INTRODUCTION The future plan for the Solid Waste Element (~f the Comprehensive Plan Is based on the existing facillfles available for the collection and disposal of solid waste. These facilities are combined with a continuing solid waste management program to provide an .effective and ,efficient solid wasLe plan l'or the County until the year 1O00. The program is directed toward alternate methods of collection/ disposal, operation, and malntenance. The success of the program depends upon the accurate measurement of the volume of solid waste being received at sanitary landfill sites. To achieve accurate measure- ment and to facllltate future solid waste planning/ the County Is install- lng a weighing scale at the Naples landfill.site. The scale is expected to be operational by the end of 1978 and meaningful data for analysls should be available by the end of 1979 or the beginning of 1980. II. DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE Solid waste disposal In Colller County will continue to be by sani- tary landfill. The coastal area of the County wlll use rna Naples Sani- tary Landfill site located In Golden Gate Estates which h~s the capacity to serve the needs of this' area until 1994. The Immokalee area will use a landfill In Its general area. The existing landfill will reach its capacity by 1979 and will need to be replaced by a facility that can meet the needs of this area until the year 2~00. The remaining areas wlthln the County will continue to dispose waste at appropriate designated public transfer stations. , In order to extend the useful life of the sanitary landfills/ the County should consider the use of shredders and the establlshment of a solid waste recycling program. These measures will reduce the volume of solid waste deposited, thus Increasing the useful life of the landfills. III. COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE The present franchise dlsposal service presents no major foresee- able problems for the plannlng period Involved until 1990. Existing 84 009 disposal franchlse systems are prepared to expand their collection systems in order to accommodate future Increase In solid waste. How- ever, the County shall require franchised operators to modernize equip- ment and to Improve collection techniques In the Interests of achieving the most economical and efficient operations, ' 'r,le three existing transfer stations (Naples Alrport~ Marco Island and Carnestown) will continue to be operated and well be augmented by new transfer stations in North Naples and East Naples by the year 1990. IV. ILLEGAL DUMPING AND LITTERING In order to control the Improper dumping of solid waste and to protect our nat. urai resources and amenitles~ the County should adopt a mandatory solid waste collection program. V. CONCLUSION The control of franchise operations and the management of solid waste will continue to be by Collier County. The County should devel- op an expert solid waste management team to Implement this plan; to determine' alternative disposal and collection methods with current tech- nological changes; and to assure maximum useful life of sanitary landfill sites. Costs directly related to this plan should be absorbed by the users through service charges. 85. GOAL: Provide a solid waste disposal system which effectively meets the needs of the citlzens of Collier County while being eco- nomlcal/ efficlent~ and environmentally sound. OBJECTIVE I: Prolong the life of authorized solid waste disposal sites through the use of modern~ economical~ and efficient techniques. POLICIES: (a) Regulate the dumping of solid waste at sanitary landfill sites to authorized carriers such as fran- chise dealers~ municipal operators~ large volume construction debris haulers and others authorized by the County. (b) Encourage the public use of transfer stations to meet their personal dumplng needs b.y locating such stations in convenlent geographical locations. (c) Malntaln accurate monthly statistics on the quantity and sources of solid waste deposited at approved disposal (d) Provide a flexible solid waste management program so as to incorporate efficient and newer techniques whenever available. OBJECTIVE 2: Provide a 4ulid waste dlsposal system that protects the health~ safety and welfare of the citizens of Collier County. POLICIES: (a) Permit solid waste disposal only in authorized sani- tary landfills or by incineration~ recycling or other methods approved by the County. (b) Provide a complete solid waste collection and dis- posal system to all residents of Collier' County, (c) All solid waste disposal systems will be designed to have a minimum Impact on the water quality and en- vironment of the area In which It is located. (d) Discourage the promiscuous dumping of solid waste in areas not authorized as sanitary landfill sites. (e) Require all residents of Collier County to dispose of solid waste through proper receptacles and an authorized franchise hauler~ a munlcipal or govern- mental hauler or a transfer station operated or approved by the County. (f) Insure the proper operation and maintenance of all solid waste disposal facilities as well as the proper closure procedures for sanitary landfills. OBJECTIVE 3: Provide a refuse disposal system which maximizes re- source recovery through the soparation of recyclabla materlals. POLICIES: (a) Er[courage the baling of paper and cardboard for recycling and/or the use of shredders for volume reduction. (b) Promote and encourage new methods for the separa- tlon of usable material from solid wastes by the waste producer, (c) Recover those resources which have potential for reuse and recycle. 87 ,4 ,4,-i 0 0 0 O0 O0 O0 88 ,4,4 ,4,4 ,4 ,4 ,4 ,4 O 0 0 0 0 0 .,:, .4, .~ .,.:, .,:, .,.:, ,4, .4, 0 COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT OVERVIEW FUTURE PLAN GOAL~ OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES RECOMMENDED ACTIONS ¢ 90 OVERVIEW: COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT All of the natural amenities present In Collier County includlng the beaches~ estuaries, wetlands~ forests~ clean air and water combined with the climate to make this one of the most desirable tourist and retiree attractions In the nation. The economlc well-being of the Coun- ty is~ to a great extent~ dependent upon these attractions. It Is therefore Imperative that special and carefbl attention be given to the prescrvation of the unique and complex environmental systems found in the County. This element of the Comprehensive Plan will permit an¢l encourage future growth and development In those areas where little or' no environ- mental stress will result and will protect the ecologically sensitive areas by the discouragement or prohibition of actlvltles which cause destruc- tive and irreversible changes in their environmental quality. The Coastal Zone Management and Conservation Element Interfaces with all other elements of the plan and especially to the Land Use Element. County populations will increase; new highways will be quired~ additlonal water and food supplies will be needed; more sewage and solid waste materials will have to be treated; new housing will be needed; more energy will be consumed; more commercial facilities will be needed and additional recreational outlets furnished. Currently, the environmental policies of the federal~ state and local governments provide substantial protection to the resources. The 'goal~ obJectives~ policies and'recommendations In the Coastal Zone Management and Conservation Element suggest additional specific con- straints as well as resource utilization technlques. All of these are currently contained In general comprehenslve County policies. The Coastal Zone Management and Conservation Element~ when coordinated with the other elements of the Comprehensive Plan~ will provide guidelines for orderly growth and development and~ at +.he same time, protect those features of Collier County that are all Important to the health~ welfare and well being of our cltl~zens and visitors. 91 FUTURE PLAN RELATIONSHIP OF COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATIO'N ELEMENT OF THE_LAND., USE ELEMENT The Coastal Zone Management and Conservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan is by design a companion to the Land Use Element. The Goal, Objectives and Policies for each element have been carefully coordinated to insure conslstency withln the plan and to provide guid- ance in future land development. Because both elements regulate the use of land~ they have been combined into one future plan. This is the 1990 Future Land Use Plan which is contained In the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The Future Land Use Plan reflects the goal~ objectives and policies established by the Coastal Zone Management and Conservation Element as well as the Land Use Element. 92 ~GOAL:' It shall be the goal of Collier County to conserve, manage and Improve those resources of the County which are known to have slgnlflcant ecological, hydrologlcal, hlstorlcal and socially economic Importance to the public by maintenance of their Integrity so that the total quality of life for residents and vlsltors will be enhanced. OBJECTIVE I: Protect and Improve the quality and use of the recrea- tional resources of the County. POLICIES: , (a) Ensure adequate pedestrian access to the beach- front and ensure adequate vehicular parking for that use, (b) Enforce the provisions of Ordinance 75-19, the Coastal Construction Setback Ordinance. (c) Prevent any actlvlty that could cause beach erosion or deterioration of the sand dune system. (d) Encourage the natural replenishment of eroded beaches when and where geological studies show this necessitates. (e) Ensure public access to the estuaMne water for recreational use. (f) Ensure public access to upland forests for non- consumptive resource use. (g) Provide additional passive recreational areas. (h) Provide additional bike paths, hiking trails and canoe routes In areas where these are compatible with sound envlronmental control. OBJECTIVE 2: Protect the hydrological Integrity of the waters of Collier County. POLICIES: (a) Discourage the construction of interior waterway systems that negatively or adversely or by seasonal tlrnlng 'alter the quality or quantity of freshwater flows into the estuaries. 93 (b) Prohibit the development of any new passes Into the Gulf of Mexico. (c) Discourage dredge and fill operations In the estu- aries which might disrupt normal hydrologrcal, chemical, biological and physiC'al conditions. (d) Protect those areas that are functioning as aquifer recharge systems. (e) Prohlblt excavations of any kind across and land- ward of the salinity lithe' as described In Collier County Ordinance 70-2 except as permitted by that ordinance. (f) Ensure strict adherence to the provlsiont of Collier C~)unty Excavation Ordinance 73-12 by final inspec- tion by the Engineering Department. (g) Support the attempts to re-establish historic water- way flow patterns. OBJECTIVE 3: Maintain and Improve water quality In the coastal estu- aries, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Inland freshwater systems of the County. POLICIES: (a) Prohibit the discharge rOf Inadequately treated domestic sewage effluents Into coastal zone waters. (b) Encourage the upgrading of treatment plant efficien- cY. (c) Encourage the use of natural systems for purlflca- tlon of effluents where such natural systems exist. (d) Prohibit the discharge of poor quality surface storm water which might degrade the receiving waters. (e) Protect the marsh systems, mangrove forests and cypress strands and domes. (f) Promote and encourage land spreading of treated effluents especially to golf courses, hlghway median strips and large recreational areas. (g) Promote safer and more efficient use of pesticides and fertilizers on lawns. 94 009 OBJECTIVE . OBJECTIVE (h) Prohlblt the dumping of any deleterious material, such as oils or lawn or shrub cllpplngs, In coastal zone waters or coastal, zone-Influenced waters, (I) Control, by strict enforcement, the discharge of pollutants from watercraft. (J) Minimize water quality degradation by strict control of any water-oriented development. 4: Protect and conserve the recreational fisheries resources so that they may be utlllzed properly and provide the greatest benefit for the maximum number or people. POLICIES: (a) I~nprove the quantity and quality of sports fishing In Collier County waters. (b) Improve the quantity and quality of sports fishlng In the Gulf of Mexico. (c) Provide additional access for the public to the Gulf of Mexlco~ estuaries and fresh waters. (d) Preserve the significant submerged grass beds in the Gulf of Mexico and estuarine systems. (e) Encourage and asslst game,fish research. (f) Promote and assist In aquatic weed control in Inland waters. (g) Main.rain depth regimes consistent with nearby slmlllar unaltered aquatic areas. 5: Protect~ and where posslble, upgrade the commer- clal fisheries resources of the coastal zone. POLICIES: (a) Upgrade Class III waters to Class II In order to pr~vlde commercial shellfish propagation and harvest- lng. (b) Ensure commerclal fishing boat access to the commer- cial fish stocks. (c) Ensure the preservation of the coastal marshes and mangrove systems as the prlmary pro~lucers in the food chaln for commercial fish. 95 OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE (d) Protect commercial fish breeding and nursery areas for the estuarlne dependent species with particular attention to those adjacent systems that are respo~- . slble for the vlability of such areas. (e) Promote and assist in the promulgation and enforce- ment of commercial flshlng regulations. (f) Promote mariculture In sultabla coastal zone waters. 6: Preserve and promote the conservation or resources essential to waLer-orlented sports other than fishing. POLICIES: (a) Promote multiple recreational use of waters in the County. (b) Protect by regulation and/or acqulsltlon the prlncl- pal avian roosting, nestlng and fl~edlng areas In both upland and estuarlna environments within' the coastal zone. (c) Protect those habitats associated with rare and endangered species of both plants and animals. (d) Permlt controlled burning, only In those areas and during those seasons where there will be the least probability or resource degradation. (e) Upgrade coastal zone waters to Class II where posslble and prohlblt the dlscharga or dumplng of any material that would degrade Class II or III wate rs. (f) Preserve the esthetic values of the County. 7: Conserve the wildlife resources that presently exist in the coastal zone that are compatible with other coastal zone and conservation objectives. .POLICIES: (a) Encourage developers to Include conservation preservation areas in their plans. (b) Establish bird sanctuarles where such action Is determ;ned to be In the best Interest of the re- source. (c) ProMbit the Introduction of certaTn exotic species, (d) Encourage the Game and Freshwater Fish Commls- s~n to Increase the acreage of public managed hunting areas in the eastern parts of the County. OBJECTIVE 8: Provide the public with an environmentally sound and economlcally feasible system of solid waste disposal. POLICIES: . (a) Permit sanitary landfill only In approved areas that will not degrade subsurface waters and discourage the siting of such facilities in the coastal zone. (b) Carefully control the landfill operations to pr~event fires and air` pollution. (c) Control the landfill operations so that the greatest amount of solid waste can be safely disposed of within the minimum surface area needed. (d) Prohibit solld waste disposal In landfills by anyone except qualifled and franchised operators. (e) Permlt solid waste Incineration In tested and ap- proved incinerators that are efficient and non-pollut- ing. (f) Promote and encourage the recycling of solid wastes. (g) Improve the efficiency of clean-up along highways. OBJECTIVE 9: Protect the quality of the air so that the health, welfare and well-being of the people will be ensured. POLICIES: (a) Permit no development whlch would violate state or federal alt quality standards. (b) Cooperate with the Collier' Mosquito Control Distrlct to assure that the most efficlent and safe control methods and materials are ~sed. (c) Permit controlled-burnlng only when there will be proper diffusion of smoke and gases Into the upper movlng alt layers. (d) Provide the most efflclent flreflghting apparatus and the proper number of adequately trained per- sonnel for control of wildfires. 97 (e) Prevent, to the fullest extent possible, the lntan- tlonal setting of forest fires when no permit has been Issued for controlled-burning. Preserve agriculture and forested areas for as long as possible but permit certain areas to be modified for other uses when such use is determined to be In the best public Interest. POLICIES: (a) Ensure a thorou(]h revlew of any proposal to rezone agricultural lands. (b) Retain mangrove forests In their natural state. (c) Discourage variances In areas designated as "ST". (d) Encourage the use of "Transfer of Residential Development Rights" in order to ensure prese.~va- tlon of environmentally sensltive forests, cypress heads, cypress strands and Important groundwater recharge areas. (e) Thoroughly revlew any application for controlled burning. . (f) In upland forests permitted for development, encourage the developer to retain'the maximum number of desirable trees. (g) Encourage multiple-use of upland forested areas where such use is consistent with resource toler- ance. (h) Promote and support the restoratlon of forest resources which have been degraded or lost by past alteration and when these restorations are not Inconsistent with established uses. (i) Encourage the usa of drip Irrlgatlon in agricultural practices. (J) Encourage continuation of the Integrated Pest Control Program. I1: To encourage the development of compatible Indus- trial and commercial uses wlthl, n restricted areas of the coastal zone.. OBJECTIVE 10: OBJECTIVE 98 OBJECTIVE POLICIES: (a) Encourage Iight~ non-polluting Industry In those areas so designated In the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan of Collier` County. (b) Prohiblt any Industrial or` commercial use that has the poter~tlal to violate air` or` water` quality stan- dards or is not consistent wlth the other` policies of this plan. (c) Prohibit any Industrial or' commercial use In any "ST" deslgnated area with the exception of marinas or other endeavors directly associated with recrea- tion or commercial fishing. 12: To assure that various pest plants and animals are controlled so that the health~ safety and well-being of the people of Collier County will not be adversely affect- ed. POLICIES: (a) To cooperate with the Collier` Mosquito Control Dlstrlct in its progr`am of Insect control as consis- tent with objectives 4 and 5 r`egarding recreational and commercial fisheries. (b) To assure the people that all commercial pest con- trol companies are qualified and properly licensed. (c) Require proper obnoxious aquatic weed control In private water`ways. (d) Require developers to Install swales and catch basins designed I:o decr`ease the probability of mosquito breeding and hatchlng. (e) Emphasize the merits of blologlcal and mechanical means of insect control rather` than by, the use of potentlally dangerous chemicals. (f) Prohlbit the Introduction of exotic species of plants and animals unless adequate and proper research has demonstrated that they will not degrade the environment. 99 009 OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE 17: (g) Ensure that aquatic weed control carried out by County personnel Is done In the most efficient and safe manner and only after proper justification Is ascertained. 13: Discourage the creation of any port in the coastal zone of Collier County. 14: Discourage the development of any nuclear or fossil fuel energy-producing faculty or reflnlng and bulk stor- age of oll within one mile of the coastal zone of Collier County. 15: To update the coastal zone management and conser- vation programs annually. POLICY: (a) Promote and Coordinate research and technical pro- cedures to provide an Improved basis for coastal zone management and conservation. 16: Ensure public partlclpatlon In the revlew and updat- ing process. POLICY: (a) Adequately notify the public before any changes are made to the Coastal Zone Management and Conserva- tion Element and solicit their participation In proVld- lng Ideas, suggestions or comments. To except those properties or' situations when it ls not practical to apply any of {;he preceedlng pollcles. POLICY,: (a) Permlt exceptlons~ if after adequate study, the findings show the situation Includes all of the followlng: (I) a positive public Interest ls demonstrated; and (2) there has been an analysis of alternate actions and Iocatior~s; and (3) It has been determined that adverse Impacts have been minimized; and 100 (4) the proposed use will be compatible with other appropriate uses~ and (5) the proposed usa 'Is In compllance with the Comprehensive Plan of the County. 101 O0 O0 0 0 0 O0 O0 102 0000 O0 .& .&.&.&.& 103 104 009 105 3.06 009 ~i~i84 PARKSt RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT OVE RVI EW FUTURE PLAN GOALt OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES RECOMMENDED ACTIONS 107 II OVERVIEW: PARKS, RECREATIONf AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT It Is essential for Collier County to perform an active role In providing the present and future recreational needs of Its citizens. Certain facilltles cannot be provided to the public by private enter- prises. The private sector's role is limited and often applies only to speclaltzed segments of the community. The government's role Is to augment recreational opportunities and not' necessarily duplicate or compete with those provided by prlvate resources. The Parks, Recreatlonf and Open Space Element begins with an analysis of the existing facilities and determlnes their adequacy In terms of slze~ number and population served. Collier' County is presently deficient in several aspects. These deflclencies Include 45 acres of neighborhood parks, 90 acres of community parks~ 375 acres of urban- district parks and 1~340 acres of regional parks. See Exhibit 4 in the Technical Report of the P'arks, Recreatlon~ and Open Space Element for a determination of these figures. Non-urban open space ls adequately provided through federal~ state and private preserve areas. There is a lack of open space and park areas within the urban areas of the County. The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Element will enable the County' to provide facilltles for current and future recreational needs according to our financial resources. .The future plan i~dlcate$ general locations for parks~ recreation and open space facilities. It. sets priorities for land acquisition and facility development and avoids duplication of facllltles. In order for the future plan to be most effectlve~ a cooperative effort of the citizen- ry, service clubs, private organizations and various levels of govern- ment is needed. The implementation of the future plan depends on the County's Six Year Capital Improvement Program.. Every effort should be made to provide the recreational facilities on schedule. Once the County falls behind In providing mlnlmal recrea- tional facilitles~ it becomes increaslngly difficult to catch'up since the 108 volume and the cost of land and facilities Increase with time and popula- tion growth. Timely acqulsltlon of land according to the guidelines of the Comprehensive Plan will enable the County to provide the present . and future recreational needs of the community in the most effective, efficient and economical manner possible. 109 ~o~ 009 r~87 ~ PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT FUTURE PLAN I. INTRODUCTION The need for a balanced comprehenslve recreational program for Collier County stems from ~he rapid growth in demand for recreational opportunities. This growth in recreational demand Is the result of increased population, greater personal mobll[ty~ increased Income, and greater leisure tlme. As a single factor~ population growth in Collier County has strained the ability of the County to provide adequate recreal[ional opportunities. This Is compounded by the decr'easing availability of open land and Increasing land costs. In recognition of the Increasing need for recreational opportunities, provisions must be made for assuring the availability of recreational lands in the future. In addition to planning for adequate recreational land/ there exists the need to ensure a balanced community recreation program. To achieve a full range of recreation opportunities~ activities should be designed to serve all segments of the population. Planning for these future recreatlonal activities Includes the continual evaluation of exist- ing activities (both private and public), the Identification of program gaps and needs~ and recommendatlons for new activities and programs as the need may arise. II. STANDARDS In the first phase of the Parks~ Recreation and Open Space Ele- ment, two basic types of standards were discussed. They were recre- ational land and resource/facilities standards. This plan recommends the adoption of these standards as a mlnlmum guide for comprehensive recreation planning. It should be acknowledged that as life styles and social values change with newer recreational Interests, changes in faci.llty standards will be necessary. The following recreational land standards are hereby recommended: A. Neighborhood Parks Size: 2 to 10 acres or 2 acres per 1,000 persons Population Served: up to 5,000 Service Area: 1/4 to 1/2 tulle radius 110 Facilities: Tennis courts, basketball courts, para courses, shuffleboard courts, tot lots, play areas, picnic areas, rest- rooms, open space, and other recreational activities. B. Community Parks Size: 10 to 50 acres, or 2 acres per 1,000 persons Population Served: up to 25,000 persons Service Area: 1/2 to 3 miles radius Facllltles: Baseball-softball fields, basketball courts, tennls courts, handball courts~ volleyba'll courts, football-soccer fields, swimming pool, tot lots, play areas, picnic areas, recreation center, beach and water-related actlvltles, rest- rooms, open space, and other active-oriented recreational activities. C. Urban-District Parks Size: 50 to 250 acres or 5 acres per 1,000 persons Population Served: up to 50,000 Service Area: 30 to 40 minutes driving time FacUlties: Playground apparatus area, restrooms, hlklng and riding trails, nature center, boating, fishing, swimming, picnic areas, camping areas, sports areas, golf course~ and open space. D. Regional Parks Size: 250 to 2,000 acres or 20 acres per 1,000 persons Population Served: up to 100,000 Service Area: 1/2 to 1 hour drlvlng time Facilities: Camping,' nature studyt brldlepaths, picnlcklngt restrooms~ and other fac'llltles not requlrelng intensive devel- opment. E. Beach Front Parks Size: 600 linear feet of beach by 500 feet in depth measured landward from the mean hlgh water line Population Served: 3600 Facilities: Picnic area, cabanas, showers, restrooms, off- street parking on the basis of 110 spaces per acre, and other nece. ssary support faculties. 111 Or~CK The plan further recommends the adoption of the recreational resource/facility standards'shown In Table 3, These standards have been reviewed by and reflect agreement by the County Parks and Recreation Board, the City and County Planning Departments, the Parks and Recreation Departmentst and the State of Florida Division or Recreation and Parks. With the adoption of the recreation land standards and the re- source/ facility standards, the County commits itself to achieving a broad but flexible recreational program for all residents of the County. The cumulative recreation land standards can be met If the goal of obtainI'ng 10 acres of local park land per thousand residents Is accom- pllshed by 1990. Thls plan has Included the Incorporated areas wlthin the County In determlng park land and facilltles for urban-district and regional parks. Because the Incorporated areas have elected to and/or provide neighbor- hood and comrnun[ty parks, thls plan has made no provisions for the Incorporated areas In these two recreational land class categories. II1. PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS Collier County's coastal beach is one of the major natural amenities the County has to offer residents as well as visiting tourists. Beach oriented acUvitles are the major form of recreation deslrable to all segments of the population of Colller County. It Is, therefore, Impor- tant to ensure proper beach access. This will serve to lessen coastal traffic congestion and provide for long term enjoyment or the existing natural features. This plan recommends that adequate beach access be provided in accordance with the County public beach access ordinance. Three general types of public access ere recommended. These are walkway access, parking access, and beach front parks. A walkway access should be designed with a minlmum width of 10 feet for usa by nearby residents who would walk to the beach rather than drive automobiles. The parklng access should be designed with a mlnumum width of 100 feet for use by users who walk or drive vehicles to the public beach access. The beach front park should be designed with a minimum of 600 linear feet of beach frontage to accommodate county-wide users. Support facilities for the park would Include; showers, restrooms, cabanast and offstreet parking. 112 ~ 0 o ooo0oo0 ~0 oo oo ~ooooooo ~ ~o 0o, ~0~00ooo ~ ~o 0~oo oo ~o~oo~ ~ ~ o ~ 113 t:)019 The State of Florida has established a minimum standard of 100 square feet or beach area per user per day; Based upon the assump- tion that the same area would be used twice dally, the standard would be 50 square feet per user per day. Applying the standard of 50 sq. ft./person/day to the County's population projection for 1980, the beach area required would be 90 acres. At an average beach width of 55 feet, this 90 acres would convert to 76,909 feet or 14.6 ilnear miles br beach frontage. Further- more, for the projected 1990 population~ the linear saltwater beach frontago would be 112,727 feet or 21.3 miles. The total linear saltwater beach frontage available for public access In 1977 is 51,005 feet or 9.65 miles. In order to ~eet the standard for saltwater beach area and the anticipated growth, provisions should be made for public access to an additional 32.73 acres or 4.91 more linear miles of beach frontage by 1980 and 44.67 acres or 6.7 more linear relies by 1990. The total linear saltwater frontage available for public access (including areas of private membership or ownership as by development residency) In 1977 Is 51,005 feet or 9.66 miles. This beach frontage In the City consists of 550 linear feet between 32nd and 33rd Avenue South; 9,350 linear feet between 19th Avenue South and the Beach Club Hotel; 900' linear feet at Lowdermllk Park; and 100 linear feet at Via Mlramar and Vedado Way. Along the County's coas~ but exclusive of the City of Naples, public beach areas include, .100 linear feet at Horizon Way;' 6,000 linear feet at Wlgglns Pass State Park and 2,550 linear feet at Tigertall Beach Park. In addition to these public owned areas, private ownership of beach areas for exclu- sive use by club membership, subdivislon or development ownership include 1,000 linear feet at the Marco Island Beach Club~ 320 linear feet along the Park Shore development, 100 linear feet at Seagate, three 10-foot walkway easements In Vanderbllt Beach Estates~ and 100 linear feet at Vanderbllt Beach Road. Approximately 23,132 linear feet exlsts within the City of Naplest coastal line. It Is conceivable that local government may not achieve the beach area standard for the anticipated growth In Collier County. This Is 114 due to the present rapid urbanization of the coastal portions or the County, decreasing available land, and Increased land cost, in order to preserve the natural resource amenities of beach areas and to serve the mental and social health of citizens within the County, the plan recommends that beach access be the first priority in the Future Plan fop Parks, RecPeatlon, and Open Space and that local government begin Immediately to acqulre, develop, and malntaln beach areas and adequate public beach access. IV. PLANS FOR ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT There are many factors that Influence the County's ability to acqulr~ and develop recreational facilities and park lands. The selec- tion of suitable sltes fop recreational use has been reduced by compet- ing land uses. Lands that ara avallable~ particularly in urban areas~ are expensive and will continue to rise In value. Furthermore~ acqulsi- tlonal cost of land and recreation facllitles will continue to Increase each year. In view of these factors~ it is recommended that the County focus on the development of parks and recreational facilities within the urban- ized areas followed by facilities in those areas in the direct path of urbanization. To reach the largest segments of the County resldents~ it is recommended that community parks be glven priority in develop- ment over neighborhood parks. The total associated costs for the develop- ment of recreational facilities will essentially consist of land cost, and the construction of park facllltles, Because parks and recreation do not receive the benefits of as- sured millage funding, a discussion of funding techniques and alterna- tives for financing the plan Is necessary for future planning. This plan does not suggest a particular funding technique, but rather empha- sizes an Integrated plan of numerous techniques. These techniques are usually directed to the taxpayer~ developer or facility user. Tech- niques generally directed to the taxpayer ara ad valorem taxes~ sales taxes, utility taxes, and subsidized park development for newly develop- ed areas. Funding techniques directed relative to developers are land use fees, Impact fees, mandatory dedication of land or money~ and building permits. A final set of funding techniques may be directed to 115 the facility user through Impact fees~ special assessment, and facility user fees. Consideration should be given by the County to determine the most feasible and economical financing technique. ' In addition to these funding techniques~ numerous financial grants and aids exist for park and recreational land development. At the state and federal level~ there are financial programs of matching grants and revenue sharing. Through a taxpayer referendum~ the County could receive legal authorization to Issue e bond for recreational acquisition and development. Bond Issue.~ have the additional advantage of long term payback perlods wlth the future populations contributing to the retirement of the bonds. Whotover the method of funding, the Countyts ongoing Slx-Year Capltal Improvement Program shall serve as the major tool for Implement- lng the acquisition and development of parks and recr, eatlon facilities. V. APPLICATION OF THE PLAN This Future Plan for the Pa~ks~ Recreational and Open Space Element is designed ~ meet the needs of the County's population to the year 1990. It Identifies general locations fo~ parks that will be incre- mentally needed by the yea~ 1980 and by 1990. Additional neighbor- h~d parks will be requlred for new developments as per the standards established by this Comprehensive Plan. Park development area~ are prioritized fo~ 1980. The recommended and anticipated park development areas fen 1990 are Indicated In Table 4. 116 TABLE 4 1980' 1990'* Ae NEIGHBORROOD PARKS Twin Lakes Frank %~niteman Blvd. Naples Park Imnokalee = Eden Ave. Narco Island = Auburndale Ave. Naples South Willoughby Acres Bonita Shores Golden Gate -/7th Ct., SW (10.4 acres)~a Narco Island - Piednount Circle (5 acres)~ Naples Manor I~okalee - Yacili~ies a~ Schools Eas~ Naples - Pine Stree~ Ma~co Island - Elkcam Circle I~okalee Sou~h Park (2.07 acres) Palm ~iver Pelican Bay - Kings Lake Bridle Path BriarWood Krehlin~ New Comnunity Gran Site New School Sites Four Seasons CO~ImlTY PARKS Immokalee (25 acres)*** East Naples North Naples Golden Gate - 30th Ave.~ (23.5 acres)t'/n~ Narco Island Collier Lely Estates Gran Site BEACII PARKS Clam Pass Barefoot (2.5 acres)t'l'k North Wiggins Pass Pelican Bay (North) Chokoloskee Island ~outhTip Keewaydin Island *These park areas are ranked in order of need for development. **These proposed park area are anticipated development areas and not ~rioritized for acquisition. t'~*Park land presently o~ned by County. 117 These parks are shown graphically in Figure 11 titled/ "Future Plan-Parks, Recreation, and Open Space", Each symbol represents'a, general park location and service range for proposed neighborhood and commumity parks by 1990. Because over 40% of Collier County's land area is In natural pre- serves or sanctuaries, this Future Plan does not Identify the need for any additional natural preserves. It Is recommended that the County work with the State and Federal governments to improve the facilities at these natural preserves so they may be used as Regional and Urban- District parks. Addltlonal development can be provlded wlthln existing preserves in a manner compatibWe with their natural character. VI. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION To ensure that the proposed recreational facllitle~ are consistent with the needs of the citizens~ it Is recommended that user surveys be performed. These will enable the County to tailor parks to meet the needs of the users and identify areas wlth the greatest demand for recreational facilities. VII. CONCLUSION The demand for parks and recreation 'facilities should be reco- gnized as an adjunct function to the land development' process. The demand for these services generally occurs after development and therefore efforts should be made to assure that future developments provide their share to an adequate system of parks and recreation. The deslre for leisure time is a natural and worthy human desire. With prudent recreational planning and land acqulsltion, greater oppor- tunities will be provided for meaningful leisure time activltles~ With an affirmative commitment to providing opportunities for recreation and open space~ Collier County will be contributing to the physlcal~ social and mental en]oyment~ essential to the well-being of residents and the publlc welfare. 118 II~ ', * FU,TUIRI~ PI. AN-, PARK~.RECREATION, ,% CONTACT COLLIER COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR EXACT DETAIL t · u- ..--.'%-- FIGUR~ 11 GOAL: Promote the physlcal~ mental and social development of the general citizenry of Collier County through the provlslon and maintenance of adequate parks~ recrea- tional facilities and open space. OBJECTIVE 1: Promote a comprehensive and diversifled recreational plan through continual revlew~ Improvement and manage- ment of existing and potential recreational resources. POLICIES: (al Promote neighborhood play areas for children In order to keep streets from becoming dangerous playgrounds for youngsters. (biProvide adequate public access to beaches. (c) Manage recreational resources so that maximum benefits are provided withln the constralnts of maintaining the natural systems. (d) Periodically revlew existing recreational activities In order` to ensure their appropriateness and their need and Identify Improvements in the delivery of such activities. (el Encourage the development of compatible multi-pur- pose facilities and programs. (fi Provide a balanced and varied program to meet the recreatlonal~ cultural and social needs of the cltlzens of Collier County. (gl Promote the development and preservation of the County's history~ erchaeology~ and other cultural resources. (hi Encourage the development of Improved recreational and leisure-oriented activities and facilities where they are Insufficient. (i) Pursue coordinated efforts of financing parks and recreation at the federal~ state and private level. Promote an Integrated plan for parks and open space which will provide facilities In accordance with modern standards for all the citizens of Collier' County. 120 · ' .OBJECTIVE. 2: Prevent the loss of potential parks and open space lands to urban development and preserve sufficient open space for existing and future recreation activities. POLICIES: (a) Pursue a systematic and Integrated approach to acquire adequate lands for long range open space end recreational development. (bi Provide epproprlate recreational facilities within the areas of Intensive urbanization. (c) Proposed land uses which are Incompatible with recreational facilltles and activities shall be pro- hibited. (d) Encourage the dedication of open space for recrea- tional and lelsure activities for the betterment of the community and the enhancement of the envli-on- ment. (e)Secure and protect special areas of scenlc or his- "torlc srgniflcance. (fi Encourage shared capabllitles and cooperation between the publlc and private sector for the best plannrng, development, operation, and maintenance of rec, rcational resources In Collier County. (g) Those areas approaching rapld urbanization and total development shall receive first consideration for recreational planning. (hi Require developers to donate land and facilities for neighborhood parks within their development. OBJECTIVE 3; Assure the equality of recreational opportunities for all segments of the Countyes population. POLICIES= (a) Provlde a variety of opportunities for all types of recreation and lelsure-oriented activities. (bi Locate, design, and Improve public recreation faciliUes and programs to meet the specific needs of 121 the County population or group Jo which they are intended to serve. (c) Utilize the neighborhood .parks to meet the recrea- tional needs of children~ handlcapped people, retired people and other groups with Iow mobility. (d) Ensure a quality envlronment which supplies resi- dents and vlsltor's appropriate opportunities for the enjoyment of recreation activltles. (e) Locate parks where they will provide maximum service to residents and the greatest economy In terms of expenditUre of tax dollars for the present and future population. (f) Provlde facilities for maximum variety of recreational activities for all age levels within a reasonable distance of place of residence, so separated and protected as to avoid conflicts between the different types of recreational activities. 122 oo o ~ ° oo ooo .. . ~.. . ~" ~ 0 0 0 O0 00~ 123 ~ U ~ oooo o~ .1.24 oooo oooo oo ~ °° o o eeee tlee eeee eeee eeee eeee 125 126 127 . 3.28 HOUSING ELEMENT, OVERVIEW FUTURE PLAN GOAL~ OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES RECOMMENDED ACTIONS 129 009 OVERVIEW: HOUSING ELEMENT "To provide decent, sere, end sanitary houslng and a suitable Ilvlng environment for all current and future residents." This essen- tially expresses the Federal, State and County goal for' housing. Recent projections indicate that the resident population of Collier' County In the year 1990 will probably be greater than II0,000 and pos- sibly as much as 124,000. Additional seasonal and migrant residents will increase these figures substantially. For Colller County to meet its housing goal by 1990~ wlll require effective planning and close coopera- tion with the producers and consumers of houslng. The Housing Element Identifies the housing requlred to accommo- date both new population and the needs of existing ~esldents. .The .element evaluates the conditions and cost 'of existing houslng and Its appropriateness for' present residents. It is based on the assumption that needed housing and community development in Collier' County c~n best be achieved by the effective and fair' operation of the private ~arket. Government houslng efforts should, only supplement private housing efforts and address specific needs not adequately met by the private market. Present and future ~'esidentlal areas are broadly discussed in the Land Use Element, and the existing and planned transportation links within and between the County's resldentlal concentrations are discus- sed more fully in the Traffic Circulation Element. In developing the Housing Element, close cooper'etlon was malntaln- ed with relevant state and federal agencles, the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, the Collier County Housing Authority, and the .two incorporated cities within the County~ The policies found In this Housing Element reflect thls close cooperation. For purposes of studY, the unincorporated portion of Collier' County was divided into seven study areas. For' each study area, population and housing Information was assembled from a varlety of 130 sources Including land use surveys, tax records, census reports, end special studies. The results of this study show that the rapidly {]rowing coastal portion or Collier county generally exhiblts different population, Income and housing characteristics than Immokalea and the rural eastern portion of the County. Because of the large number of older, retired and semi-retlred persons moving to the Naples and Marco areas, the persons per household average is declining as Is the proportion of children in the population. Generally, Incomes and hobs'lng costs ara much higher in the Naples-Marco Island area than in Immokalee and other rural areas. The farming area of Immokalae, with its large number of farm- workers, has a shortage of safe, sanitary, Iow-cost housing. This Is especially true during the harvest season when a large number of migrant farmworkers seek housing. This situation Is made more difficult because of the larger average number of persons par famlly of these farmworkers. In July 1978, the total County housing inventory Included an estimated 17,500 slngle family homes; 15,860 multiple family units; and 6,120 mobile homes for a total housing Inventory of 39,605 units. The Housing Element recommends the Ilmlted use of publlc funds to augment the private housing sector in meeting the need for Iow and moderate Income housing in the County. The Housing Element also recommends the adoption of a Standar;d Housing Code to ensure that minimum housing standards are malntalned. This code can be effectively Implemented If private and public funds are made available in the form of g~ants or loans to quallfled homeowners who are desirous of maintaln- 'lng their homes in good conditlon. 131 009 HOUSING ELEMENT FUTURE PLAN Development of Future Housing Through 1990, Collier County*s residential growth will result from the expansion of existing centers of development and will generally be provided by the private market. Vacant land wlthin the City of Naples Is rapidly being developed and, barring annexation, most future* resi- dential growth will be in the unincorporated coastal zone stretching from the Lee County line to Marco Island and extending east to Golden Gate City. Within this area, existing subdlvlslons and approved planned unit developments contain large numbers of vacant homesltes. In addi- tion, the large number of pre-sold lots in Deltona*s Marco Development and in the western portions or Golden Gate Estates.will, in effect, phase the development of those areas in Ilne with expansion of ne~:es- sary public facilities and services. In the Immokalee area, two opposing tendencies will have an Impact on housing and growth. On the one hendr expansion of farmlands in northern Collier County and packlng operations within the ar.at should encourage growth and the need fo~' new housing units. On the other hand, automation in the planting, harvesting, and packing operations may eliminate many less ~kllled jobs, thus slowing population growth, and reducing the need for some housing units. In either case, without redevelopment of Immokaleets Main Street area In the South-Central portion of the town~ resldentlal and commerclal growth will continue its present northwesterly trend along Lake Trafford Road and North 15th Street. The future plan portion of the Land Use Element Identifies specific areas for new resldentlal development and establishes permitted density ranges for each of the residential classifications. Development of Second Homes Of the present housing stock In Collier County~ approximately 15% are occupied by non-permanent residents and are therefore classified as second homes. These second homes are located throughout the County and Include conventional single family residences, mobile homes and condominium apartments. This trend will continue; however, the ratlo 132 of second homes to permanent residences will be efrec~ed by the nation- al economy. Redevelopment Areas . Based upon field studies, the 1970 U.S. Census of Housing/ and Health Department housing studies, two general areas have been Identi- fied as redevelopment areas. These areas are the south side of Immok- alee and Lee Cypress Village In Copeland. Of the total substandard houslng In the County~ 62% is in the Immokalee area. Although these units are found throughout the reglon~ the largest concentration Is in an area bounded on the north by 3rd Avenue, on the west by 9th Street~ on the south by Bethune School~ and on the east by S.W. 13th Street. This area is in need of compre- hensive redevelopment Including business as well as residential units. It contains numerous migrant labor camps with conditions made worse during the harvest season due to the overcrowding that results from a scarcity of living units. Thls overcrowding often stressen existing individual solid waste end human waste facilities beyond their capacity. Present plans to Install central sewers throughout Immokalee should Improve these conditions. Several other areas in Immokalee, such as North 10th Street and selected streets off Lake Trafford Road are also In need of housing rehabilitation. An additional area of concentrated substandard housing ls located at Lee Cypress Village in Copeland. Most of the housing units in this former logging camp are approximately 40 years old and or wood frame construction. Although a re. cent Health Department survey found central water, sewers, and solid waste pick-up available to all units; it also noted that 58 percent of the unlts were In a substandard state of repair with some units vacant and dilapidated. In order to upgrade substandard neighborhoods and to prevent other areas from becoming deteriorated, the County should establish minimum housing standards and undertake an Intensive houslng enforce- ment program. In addition to the need to rehabilitate or replace the housing units, a thorough examination needs to be made of the condi- tions of public facilities and services In substandard area~. Each home and buslness should be connected to · potable water' and sanitary sewer system which meets state health requirements. 133 To remedy these environmental deflclencles and to upgrade sub- standard housing will require close cooperation between the resldants the area, privata developers, flnanclal instltutlons/ the Collier County Housing Authorityt the County, and federal and state housing agencies, An expansion of exlsUng public services should be initiated as part' of' the Six-Year Capital Improvement Program. The funds necessary to upgrade substandard residential and commercial areas mfght be available in the form of phased grants from the Farmers Home Adminis- tration or the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Incentive Areas . Within the unincorporated portions of Collier County/ there are s~veral nelghborhoods which will require Incentives to prevent futura deterioration. These areas contain housing which Is basically sound/ with relatively few units of' a substandard nature (0-25%); but where the presence of aging structures or deteriorating community facilities may Indicate the early stages of neighborhood deterioration. These areas can remain viable neighborhoods through the cooperative efforts of the land owners, residents, and local government. Areas of Incentives A. Mobile Home Rental Parks and Subdivisions which have existed 10 years or more. B. East Naples older subdivisions where units have existed for years or more or where small lot development and a concentration of children characterize the subdivision. ' C. Goodland D. North Naples older subdivisions where unlts have exlsted for years or more or where small lot development and a concentration of children characterize the subdivision. E. Sabal Palm Road area. County policies should be designed to eliminate factors that con- tribute to blighting conditions. A strict program of regular monitoring and enforcement of mln]mum housing standards should be initiated to detect violations and encourage indivldual rehabilitation. Public faclll- ties and services should be examined for these areas and appropriate actions taken to correct deficiencies. 134 Finally, an examination should be made of existidg zoning patterns to determine the appropriateness of existing zoning and to eliminate the encroachment of conflicting uses Into the a, rea. This Is particularly Important In three areas: Kelly Plazat Shadowlawn Driver and North Naples Estates. Every effort should be made to use the County's ongoing Six-Year Capital Improvement Program to provlde or' revitalize public facilities In these Incentive Areas and prevent the need for extensive redevelopment before 1990. ,Maintenance Areas The remainder of the ne. lghborhoods In Collier' County will require maintenance to prevent deterioration as housing units age. These areas, because of their recent construction or' high degree of mainten- ance, are in virtually no need of major repair. Maintenance areas may be defined as those blocks containing 0-2596 of the homes In a sub- standard condition, but where no major treatment from a public stand- point is required. At some point in the future, these neighborhoods, especially those containing mobile homes, may need Incentives to correct early signs of decline of structural quality. Mobile Home Parks Mobile homes will continue to provide lower cost primary or second- homes for many Collier County resldents. In the coastal portion of the County, mobile home parks and undeveloped mobile hc.-ne zoning ara concentrated in rout locations: Caribbean Park, Radio Road, East Naples, and H~anderson Creek. Mobile homes ere also found throughout Immokalee and the southeastern part of the County, As the cost and demand for' housing Increases, there will be a need for more mobile homes. This need should be met by encouraging a variety or locations fop mobile home parks and ensuring that these have adequate open space, recreational facilities, and emergency storm shel- ters. The County should encourage the development of mobile home parks which permit children. The Future Land Use Plan of the Land Use Element provides houslng densities suitable for moblle home parks in many locations throughout the County. Mobile homes~ especially If 135 occupied year-round by young famllies with children, will be monitored and the property owner required to malntaln them in a manner that prolongs their useful life as a habltable structure. Housing for Low and Moderate Income Families Various alternatives for governmental action have been explored for .possible use in Collier' County. The alternatives presented below are not mutually excluslve~ it Is entirely possible and advls, able to Implement a number of them at once. All of the alternatives offered below would require additional detailed investlgatlon prior, to Implemen- tation. Altern~tlves 1. .Zoning - Density Is a key to the' profitability of a development. By offering .increased density to a developer~ government would be able to exert some Influence over the market. Thls Increased density could be In conjunction with the present TDR regulations and Impose contractual obligations on a developer vls-a-v]s market prlce and FHA/VA financing availability. Density might also be addressed through the creation of a new zoning district for slngle or' multl-famlly houslng. This in- creased density could be coupled with the developer's obligation to provide, a certain type or cost of houslng. Further study of this concept would have to Identify the maxlmum number and/or "mix" of small unlts that should be located In any specific area. The use of Increased density to expand the Iow/moderate Income hous- Ing stock should nott howevert be at the expense of the present high standards of growth and development in the County. 2. Subdlvislon Apl~rova! - The subdivision approval process offers several possibilities for increasing the Iow/moderate houslng stock. Flrst~ through the use of a apeclal PUD~ the County could offer the developer~ for example~ smaller lot slze requirements If he would agree to provide a certain number of housing units in the Iow to moderate price range. Yhis concept could also be applied to mlnlmum floor space requirements. Both of these approaches would offer the developer an Incentive to provlde needed housing. Exact details of the lot slzes and/or floor space requirements would require additional Investigation. '136 Another possibility is for government to require developers o1' higher priced subdivisions to also provide a certain mix of housing in the Iow/moderate price range. These lower priced unlts may or · may not necessarily be located in the same area, but would have to be built in the same construction tlme frame. This approach has met with some succes~ In experiments in other areas of the Coun- try (Columbia, Maryland for example). This Is a complex and difficult approach which would require considerable additional study In order [o Implement. 3. The Section 8 Houslng Assistance Program In Florida - The Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program, authorized by Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of lg37, as amended, ls a leased housing program that provides rental houslng assistance payments to owners of private or public rental property on behalf of eligible Iow and moderate*Income families, and the elderly and/or handicapped. The Section 8 program has three main components. They are 1) "New Construction," 2) "Substantial Rehabilitation," 3) "Exist- lng Housing." . Of prime Interest in the Collier County area Is the "New ConstrucUon" component provides asslstance for ~ental housing payments to owners'of newly constructed housing unlts. Private developers, Individuals and groups~ agencles and organlzatlons as well as public housing authorities may sponsor units under thls program. Financing of the new units must be obtained by the sponsor of' the units from private market. The "New Construction" portion of the Section 8 program may hold some potential for expansion of the Iow/moderate housing · stock, especially If coupled with other alternatives described herein. Outside the Immediate Naples area where rents are con- slderably lower, the other components of the Section 8 program potentially hold promise and should be given early consideration. Creation of a Collier County Housing Finance Authority (CCHFA) In 1978, recognizing a critical shortage of' housing available at moderate prices, the Florida legislature passed the "Florida Houslng Finance Authority Law"~ copy attached. The emphasis of thls law is 137 for the use of governmental financing power, to encourage private enter- prlse Investment in housing construction end rehabllltatlon. It author- izes counties to establish a Housing Finance Authority which may Issue revenue bonds as a means of carrying out its programs. A main thrust of the act Is the loaning of money to financial Institutions for re-loan at reduced rates to developers and builders. In the process~ guidelines can be estabUshed that Insure certain priced homes and/or financing terms. A proposed modification of loaning money to financial institutlons might be to loan it directly to the developer In Instances where financial Instltutfons are not Interested In participating In the program. The direct loan of funds to developers would be In the form of "front-end" monies for developing the prolect. In order to better understand the possible role(s) of the CCHFA~ under this modlrication~ it is necessary to analyze the financial aspects of the development process. This process can be divided Into three principal phases: 1) Land acquisition. 2) Site Improvements (roads~ utilitles~ etc.) 3) Construction. Each of these phases offer the developer the opportunity of obtain- ing financial assistance from the CCHFA according to any of four options as follows: .Op,tl,on 1: Land Acquisition Under thls option~ the C:C:HFA would loan funds to lending lnstitutlons or to qualified developers and bullders~ as the case warrants~ to use for land purchase. The funds could also be used to buy TDR's It applicable. Repayment of the loan would be subordinated until the closing of Individual homes. Thls option would allow developers to use their, own credit and funds for slte Improvements and constructlon~ thus allowing entry .into a tight money market for many developers who otherwise could not participate. .Option 2: Site Development One of the major components of cost In subdivision development are site Improvements. These costs Include roads~ dralnage~ water and sewer. For' example~ present development costs for a standard 60' x 100' lot Z38 are averaging $3,500 $4,000 per lot. As an lncentlve for builders to undertake a specific type of construction,, the CCHFA would finance, directly or through a lending Institution, the funds for these Improve; . ments. Again, these funds would be repald out of the proceeds of indlvldual home sales. Option 3: Construction Loan A third option would be for the CCHFA to finance the actual construc- tion loan. Agaln~ thls would be handled through a lendlng institution or directly to the developer. The CCHFA would, as in the previous optlons~ be pald back from individual closings, .Option 4: Combination Use of Options. 1~ 2~. and_3 In considering which option to .pursuer the concept of least government Intervention should be kept In mind. The best option is.the one which Intervenes least yet offers the greatest Incentive fo~. motlvating the .private sector Into the deslred action. It may be that Option 1, 2 ~r 3 used separately would be suf'ficlent~ however', it may be necessary for' the developer to use a combination of options, for example, I and 2~ or' some other possible combination. Other Conslderatlons 1. Lending Institutlons: One advantage of the housing finance author- ]ty approach In loaning funds dir'ectly to lending .Institutions is that they would hanna the management of the re-loan to developer's and builders. The experience and expertise available from these Institutions could not be readily duplicated by the CCHFA without considerable cost. 2. Interest Charge: The loans that the CCHFA make would caf'fy an Interest rate sufficient to retire the bonds and to cover' over'head. Thls would probably be in the 7-8% range~ based on a AAA bond rating (Insured). The lending Institutions would probably add 1% to I 1/2% additional plus one (per'cent) for' handling. Thls would still make for "attractive' money from the builders polnt of vlew. 3. ~uallfied Builders: The CCHFA would set the details for bullders and developers to participate In the pr'ogr'am. Fr'om developers who apply, a list of qualified Individuals and firms would be drawn and proposals accepted. Thls would be an Important task as the CCHFA Would want to Insure a bullderts abllity to carry the p~oJect to completlon. 139 4. .Fiestrictlons: The key aspect of thls approach from the govern- mentts viewpoint is seeing that Iow/moderate priced housing Is built. As a precondition to partlcrpatron,' the CCHFA would require that the market or sales price of the finlshed houslng be withln a certain price range. Other restrictions could also be Imposed, such as requiring FHA/VA financing. 5. _FHA/VA Financing: As Indicated in #4 above, one restrlction that should be considered by the CCHFA Is .requiring FHA/VA subdi- vision approval so potential buyers can have FHA/VA financing if they desire it. A major advantage or FHA financing Is the FHA 245 variable mortgage program. This is especially suited for the young home buyers. Under this program~ the monthly mortgage rate for the first five to ten years of the mortgage is up to 2596 less than a atandard mortgage. Each year the Payment would Increase a small percentage, leveling out at the end of the pre- scribed time period. This allows a young home buyer to enter the purchase market based upon hls future earning potential. A major problem for young home buyers Is insufficient funds for a down payment. Conventional financing can require as much as 30% down with 10% not uncommon. FHA financing requires only 3% down on the first $25,000 and 5% of any cost over that. VA flnancing requires nothing down. The cost of a home under the CCHFA financing would Include the buyer's closing costs. These .costs add an additional 2 to 3 percent to the money required under conventional financing. Offering FHA/VA financing would allow many more young families ~o purchase homes which would otherwise be beyond their financial means. 5. .Special Taxing Dlstrict: Another concept that mlght be used to encourage the construction of Iow/moderate housing is the speclal taxing dlstrlct. As Indicated In the section on the Housing Finance Authority, one major problem a developer faces is "front- end" financing of site Improvements. Through the creation of special taxing districts, bonds could be sold to provide the neces- sary money to finance development and site Improve. ments. These bonds would be paid back over a 20-40 year period through a special district tax levy. The level of this tax would be fairly Iow ~.40 and would bo adjusted down even more as the assessed valuation of the dlstrlct Increased upon construction of the homes, By havlng the home owners finance these costs through the tax over a 20-40 year period, it would allow the Inltlal cost of the home to be lower, thus allowing more people the ablllty to purchase, ,I,mplementatlon of' the Future,Houslm3 Plan, The private housing Industry will supply most of the housing needs of Collier County residents through 1990. Standards f~r new residential units wlll be establlshed by the County zoning, building, and subdivision regulations. In' addition, environmental, health, and safety regulations will Influence the pmvlslon of appropriate, safe, and sanitary housing within the County. The County's ongoing Six-Year Capital Improvement Program and a proposed County Housing Code can be used to protect existing nelghborhoods from deterioration. The combined efforts of the private and public sectors will ensure that the housing needs of all residents of Collier County will be met for 1990 and beyond. ,GOAL,: To provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing and a suitable living environment for all current and future residents of Collier County. ' OBJECTIVE 1: Encourage the development of balanced housing communi- ties that provide a variety of housing choices by type and location, to meet the needs of various life styles, Income levels, end age groups. POLICIES: . (a) Encourage development controls that provide for flexibility and innovation in residential design and permit a choice of housing types, sizes, styles, and price ranges. (b) Require that large scale housing developers either provide necessary public facilities and services or funds to provide for their proportionate share' of such facilities and services. (c) Encourage private and public programs, wher. e needed, that will assist Iow- and moderate-lncome famllies to obtaln safe, appropriate, and sanltary housing. ' (d) Encourage the development of sufflclent year-round rental ,h~,uslng for all Income levels. (e) Encourage private and public programs that will make available housing to meet the special needs of the elderly or physically handicapped citizens of Collier County. (f) Encourage private and public programs to develop safe, appropriate, and sanitary migrant housing. (g) Encourage developers to provide & mix of housing · cholces wlthln large developments to meet the needs of various levels. OBJECTIVE 2: Provide effective local government development proce- dures and standards which give adequate public protec- tion while not unnecessarily adding costs to housing. 142 ,POLICIES.: . (a) Encourage a permitting procedure that minimizes the tlme required for administrative and advisory board review while guaranteelng' & quality review, (b) Encourage the creation of a simplified code of ordinances that offers adequate public protection and which is easy to read; understand; and adminis- ter, (c) Encourage design tec.hnlques; construction and rehabilitation techniques; and the usa of building materials capable of s~gniflcantly reducing the cost of construction; rehabilitation; maintenance; and energy consumption, (d) Encourage land use controls that make possible the development of Iow and moderate-Income housing through the use of reasonable standards and flex- Ibla development requirements. (e)Encourage self-help ("sweat equity") programs. (f) Encourage a zoning pattern which provides the opportunity for multiple family housing for all Income levels within Collier County, (g) Encourage the steady expansion cf the housing Industry In order to mlnlmlze shortages of labor and supplies which could lead to Inflationary cost In- creases. OBJECTIVE 3: Encourage environmentally responsive and energy-effi- cient residential development, .POLIC.!ES (a) Encourage development that will not conflict with environmentally or ecologically sensitive areas, (b) Encourage residential development that do not block publlc access to beaches and other natural public recreatlon areas, (c) Encourage residential growth only in areas where natural and man-made systems are .sufrlclent to ].43 sustain quality development end where the potential need for housing exists. (d) Encourage the use of Indigenous vegetation end other "low-energy" and water-conserving landscap- Ing techniques. (el Encourage more open space and less land costs per units through well-planneds cjuster type multiple family housing rather than sprall type development, (fl EncouraGe enerGy-efficient housing designs which reflect a balance between Initial cost~ and operating and maintenance costs. OE~JECTIVE 4: Encourage the conservation and rehabilitation of existing residential areas~ and p~otect them from deterioration. .POLICIES: (a) Encourage the development and maintenance of an effective housing code with realistic and humane mlnlmum housing standardss and a vigorous code enforcement program. (b)Substandard housing shall not be permitted. (c) Investigate revlslons to the property tax system that will encourage i*ehabiliLation efforts and penal- Ize excasslve dater]oration. (d) Encourage private lending Institutions to promote housing ma]ntenance~ rehabilitation, and construc- tion by establlshlng and promoting speclal Iow-inter- est loan programs for such purposes. (e) Promote the usa oft and expansion of~ federal programs providing Iow-interest loans for houslng rehabllltation. (f) Require mobile home owners to malntaln reasonable houslng standards and to remove unsafe or worn- out units, (g) Protect residential neighborhoods from Inappropriate land usess excessive trafflc~ nolse~ and pollution. OBJECTIVE 5: Malntain a contlnuous~ comprehensive planning program for houslng in coordination with the States Regions 144 Incorporated cities, Colller County Houslng Authority, and other affected County agencies. POLICIES: (a) Coordinate the Houslng Element of Collier Countyfs Comprehenslve Plan with plans of the State, Region~ and other affected local governments and agencies to reduce posslble conflict. (b) Encourage partlcipatlon in the housing planning process by both the producers and users of hous- ing. ~ (c) Provide county-wide coordination in the definition and resoluUon of housing and' housing-related problems. (d) Provide a central source for housin~ data~ informa- tion on county-wide housing needs~ and Information on new .assistance programs or' approaches to meet housing needs. . OBJECTIVE 6: Require fairness in the housing market for all residents of Collier County. . POLICIES: (a) Encourage equal access to an open housing market for all'persons at each Income level throughout the County, regardless of age, race~ religion, sex, marital statust or' ethnic background. (b) Require that all rlghts and obligations of each party in the landlord/tenant rental relationship are fairly and clearly delineated. (c) The legal rights of landlords and tennants regard- . lng housing conditions and evictions shall be upheld by the County. (d) The legal rlghts of migrant farmworkers regarding houslng conditions and retaliatory evictions shall be upheld by the County. (e) Protect occupled housing units from government redevelopment until suitable replacement housing is provided. 145 '(f) Require nondiscrimination in housing against any bllnd~ visually handicapped~ or otherwise physically disabled person. OBJECTIVE 7,: Protect resldents of Collier County from the affects of natural disasters. ,pOLICIES: (a) Maintain an updated Civil Defense Program Includ- ing~ but not Ilmited to~ shelters, provisions, evacua- tion routes,, emergency equipment, and the person- nel to carry out the program. (b) Require all new residential development or r'edevel- opment to Incorporate adequate precautions against storm damage. (c) Require all new resldentlal development or' redevel- opment in the coastal area of Collier County to comply wlth ~he requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program. (d) Provide adequate windproof and floodproof emergen- cy shelters~ especially In those areas with large numbers of mobile homes. (e) Require that all residential developments have adequate evacuatlon routes. OBJE~:TIVE 8: Encourage private builders and developers to provide an adequate 'supply of Iow and moderate Income houslng In all areas of the County. POLICIES: (a) Encourage changes in Zoning and Subdivi- sion Regulations that would eld in reducing the 'cost of housing and assure an adequate supply of Iow and moderately priced housing stock. (b) Encourage the feaslblllty of establishing a County Housing Finance Authority to asslst the private sector In providing Iow and moderate priced hous- Ing. (c) Investigate the feaslbllity of creating ~peclal depen- dent taxing dlstrlcts to private "f~-ont-end" capital to developers constructing Iow and moderate priced houslng. ~.47 148 000 O0 o~ o~ 149 150 152 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT COORDINATION PLAN GOAL~ OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES RECOMMENDED ACTIONS 153 ~INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION , ELEMENT. The purpose of the Intergovernmental Coordination Element as defined in Chapter 75-257~ Florida Statutes is "the accomplishment of coordination of the adopted Comprehensive Plan with the plans of school boards and other unlts of local government. , , . This element, of the local Comprehensive Plan shall demonstrate consideration of the partic- ular effects of the local Plan when adopted upon the development of adjacen.t countles~ of the reglonf or on the State Comprehensive ,Plan~ as the case may require." The Board of County Commissioners strongly believes that a well- developed communication system among the governments in Collier Coun- ty will enhance the long-range growth and prosperity of the County. There are elght major governmental units in Collier County whlch play an Important role in Intergovernmental coordination. The City of Naples The City of Naples~ chartered In 1927~ was Incorporated In 1949 and conslsts of a council-manager form of government. The City of Naples performs most of Its own services and provides Its cltlzens with the essential community services and facllitles. The County government works closely with the Clty government in the coordination of water~ sewer~ streets~ recreation facilities and other needs which affect both the City and the adjacent unlncorporated area. It Is essential that the Clty and the County governments coordinate the preparation of their respective Comprehensive Plans as well as thelr Implementation and futura amendments. City of Everglades The City of Everglades was Incorporated In 1923. It served as the county seat of government until 1962~ when the county seat of government was moved to East Naples. Today~ Everglades serves as the western gateway to the Ever- glades National Park. Its strategic location near thousands of off-shore Islands makes it one of the state's most Important bird and wildlife sanctuary areas. 154 It is essential that the City of Everglades work closely with the County In guiding growth and development in a manner which will enhance the economic stability of Everglades and protect the natural . resources which abound within the City as well as In the adjacent unincorporated areas of the County, Collier County Public School System.. The Collier County Publlc School System is an autonomous board established under Chapter 230~ Florida Statutes. The dlstrlct school system Is controlled by an elected school board conslstlng of 5 members. The school board has the power to levy taxes, own land, and shall constitute a corporate body under the laws of Florida. The County and school administrations work closely together In reviewing new developments and community growth whlch affects the · efficlent operation of their respective agencies. South Florida Water Management District The South Florida Water Management District was created by the 1976 Legislature and became effective at midnight on December 31~ 1976. Prior to being redeslgnated as the SF~VMD In 1975t the SFWMD operated as the Central and Southern Flood Control District by author- izatlon of the 1949 Legislature. The SFWMD has con{roi of and Issues permlts for all water users In Collier County who use over 100~000 gallons of water per day. The SFWMD is presently preparing a water use plan whlch wlll consist of an In-depth look at the water resources of the area and possible technlquas to be used for supplylng water to all of the people of Central and South Florida far into the future. With water being a basic and essential commodity for growth and Survival~ it is essential that Collier County and'the SFWlVlD work closely together In developing plans which encourage the best use of our water resources, Big Cypress Water Basin. Boar.d, The Big Cypress Water Basln Board was created by the 1976 Legis- lature as a sub-basin Board within the SI=WMD. The main functions'of the Basin Board are to prepare plans and specifications and conduct studies of the water resources of Collier County. 155 The Basin Board has no regulatory powers and looks at the man- ag~ment or the water resources from the standpoint of surface and sub-surface drainage. As a sub-basin Board of the SFWMD, the Basin Board, represents the Collier County water management needs to the District. .In creating the Big Cypress Basin Board~ the Ig75 Legislature fixed Its lnitlal duration until December 31, 197g, after which time it will serve at the pleasure of the governlng board of the SFWMD. Fire Control Districts There are presently six Independent fire control districts in Colller County: They are North Naples, Marco~ Bonita Shores-Little Hic'kory, Immokalee, Big Corkscrew Island Fire and Rescue District, and East Naples. Each of the slx fire districts are autonomous districts created by the Legislature and governed by a board of three elected members. In addition to the six Independent fire districts, there are three dependent fire dlstrlc~ which are governed by the Board of County Commissioners. They are the Ochopee, Golden Gate and Collier County No. I districts. The County admlnistratlon works closely with the fire districts in order to pro. vide as much lead time as possible for the acquisition of land, and provision of'capital Improvements and equipment necessary In developing areas of the County. Collier Mosquito Control Distrlct The Collier Mosquito Control District ls an autonomous agency created by the Legislature In IgS0. The dlstrict Is controlled by an elected board of three members and serves the urbanized area of the County which lies principally west of SR-951. . The function of the Collier Mosquito Control Distrlct is to perform all duties necessary for the control of mosquitoes. To fulfill this func- tion, the department is funded by a special tax district and funds from the State. Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council The Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council was created on November 8, 1973, by interlocal agreement pursuant to Chapter 163,. 156 ~lorlda Statutes. The Council's principal goal ia the protection and Improvement of the total phy$1cal~ economic and Ioclal envlronments of the Charlotte~ Colller~ Glades~ Hendry~ Lee and Sarasota County areas'· Toward accomplishing thl$ goal~ the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council maintains a forum for ldentifyingt as well as promotlngt pubilc understanding of local and regional Issues and problems. To promote the Implementation of plans and programs which address area-wide Issues and problems~ the Council acts as a ~eglonal Information cle;irlng- house and Intergovernmental data source~ conducts research for the purpose of developlng and rnaintalnlng area-wide goals~ objectives and pollcles~ and assists in the Implementation of a number of Iocal~ state and federal programs. In order to carry out its charge to the citizens of Its member countles~ the SWFRPC adopted the "Interim Development Goals~ Objec- .fives and Pollcles," on November 6, 1975. It is the Intent of the Board of County Commissioners to cooperate with the SWFRPC in the promulgations of Its development goals~ objec- tives and policies in the preparation~ adoption and Implementation of the County Comprehensive Plan. Other Governmental Agencies In addition to the eight major governmental agencies with which the County maintains clos~ working relatlonshlps~ there are others with which it coordinates and cooperates on matters of mutual Interest and concern. These agencies Include the neighboring countles~ of Lee~ Hendry~ Broward~ Dade~ Monroe, the Everglades Natlonal Park Servlce~ and the state D.O.T. Coordination Plan · In order to ensure that the Comprehensive Plan for Collier County is consistent with the planning programs of other governmental agencies, the following coordination plan wlll be Implemented. Step .One - Meet with representatives of other governments and governmental agencies to explaln the general ap- proach to be used for the County Comprehensive Plan and to $ollclt data from them that is relevant to our required elements· 157 Step Two ,Step Three Step Four ,Step Five Step Slx ~tep Seven Step Eight Thls would Include representatives of adjacent counties and cltles/ fire departments, the School Board~ water management districts, Mosquito Con- t~ol~ Regional Planning Council and others. Combine the data gathered in Step One with other data and document the existing sltuation for each element of' the Comprahenslve Plan. After' the doc- umentatlon has been completed, forward copies to appropriate agencies for their review and comment. Each element will have a Technical Advisory Commlt- tee (TAC) to review the element end provide profas; sional Input. Interested citizens as well as repre- s~ntatives from agencies germane to each element will be appointed to these TAC~s. As the Futura Plan for each element, is prepared, hold staff meetings with other agencies and govern- ment representatives to provide Information to them and receive thelr' Input. After the completion of the Future Plan for each element, send copies to appropriate agencies for their review and Input. 'As required by state law~ mall cop~es of the pro- posed Comprehensive Plan, January 5, 1979, to the State and Reglonal Planning Council and adjacent governments for' their' review and Input prior' to adoption by the Board of County Commlssioner's. After' adoption' of the Comprehensive Plan~ mall coples to the State and to the Regional Planning Councll. After adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, mall comllmentary copies to all agencles and gove~'nments that have assisted us In the preparation of our' plan. 158 009 Step Nine Establish a standard operating procedure between Collier County and other governments for the ex.- change ot' data and Information relatlve to commu- · nlty development and the comprehensive planning p~cess, .GOAL: To coordinate the comprehenslve planning process for Collier County with those of other goverdqmental agencies in order to provlde the public with a conslstentt economical and offer- five Comprehensive Plan. OBJECTIVE 1: Ensure consistency with .the Comprehensive Plans of other governmental Jurisdictions. _POLICIES: (e) The Comprehensive Plan and all amendments there- tot shall be forwarded to adjacent governments and other appropriate agencies for their review and comment before adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. (bi The staff of the Collier County government shall monltor the Comprehensive Plans of adjacent govern- ments to ensure coordination and reduce possible conflicts between these Comprehensive Plans and the Comprehensive Plan fo~' Colller County. (c) Collier County Government shall maintain a policy of open communications between Itself and adjacent governmental entitles. (d) Upon request~ Colller County Goverm,ment will pro- vide technical assistance to other governmental entitles on matters relating to conditions within Collier County. · OBJECTIVE 2:, Create effactive~ efficient working relationships within Collier County Government and with other units of go- vernment. POLICIES: (a) Encourage a well-defined and well-structured admin- Istrative advlsory board/Board of County Commls- sloners relationship which appropriately assigns function and accountability. (bi Delegate accountability and authorlty in e well-da- fined manner which permits efflclent 'and effective decislon-making at the lowest possible level of government. 160 (c) Malntaln e direct appeal procedure through which &dmlnlstratlve declslons may be adjudicated quickly end equitably. (d) By working together~ the local governments in Collier County can establish e working relationship that is the most responslble~ efficient and equitable system of governance possible (e) The local governments In Collier County are Indepen- dent units of governance. (f) The Board of County Commissioners expresses a desire to cooperate with regional agencies 'on a voluntary basis whlch permits the greatest flexlb- Ility possible for declslon-maklng at the local level of governance. (g) Balanced and effective decisions depend on an en- lightened leadership as well as an enlightened citizenry. The Board of County Commissioners endorses programs which Inform all concerned on the actlvitles which ere belng considered by any of the local and regional governments afl'ectlng Collier County. (h) The Board of County Commissioners supports and encourages Its staff and Its advisory board members to attend meeting and partlclpate in activities which provide dlrect benefits to the County. (i) Pluralism and cltlzen participation is the backbone of local and regional governance. The Board of County Commlssloners welcomes the partlclpatlon of any indlvldual or Interest group, regardless of place of residence, provldlng such particlpatlon has relevance In the Interrelationship between local and regional governance. 161 ~ 162 ,UTILITY,,, ELEMENT. OVERVIEW FUTUEE PLAN GOAL~ OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES RECOMMENDED ACTIONS 163 ' OVERVIEW: UTILITY ELEMENT The purpose of the Utility Element is to examine the need for electrical power necessary to serve existing and projected development. Electrical power In Collier County Is provided by Florida Power and Light Company (F.P.L.) and Lee County Electric Cooperatlve~ Inc. (L.C.E.C.). F.P.L. serves 75% of the County residents and 24% of the land area and L.C.E.C. serves 25% of the County residents and 76% of the land area. In 1977~ the average resident In F.P.L.ms service area c~)nsumed 12/049 killowatt hours of electric]ty~ while the average r~sident In L.C.E.C.ls service area consumed 12~624 klllowatt hours of electricity, As the County grows~ the amount of electricity consumed will greatly Increase. It Is essential to plan ahead In order to ensure that adequate power wlll be available and that the delivery of the power will be consistent with future needs. The Goals~ Objectives and Policles of the Utility Element are pre- pared to help guide the coordination of the generation and distribution of the electrical supply with the future needs of the County. The Housing and Land Use Elements of the Comprehensive Plan are coordinated with the Utility Element In order to ensure that the con- structlon of electrical substations and transmission lines will be compat- Ible with the proposed and eventual use of the various lands throughout the County. The State of Florida Ten Year Electrical Power Plant Siting Act requlre.~ all electrical utilities to maintain a ten year master plan. These master plans do not identify the need for any generating facili- ties within Collier County. The master plan for F.P.L. Identifies the need for a new substation In the Kelly Road area. Implementation of the Utility Element consists of an ongoing review of the coordination procedure, between local government and the electri- cal companles. Through proper coordinatlon~ the deliVery of adequate and efficient electrical service will be provided for the present and future residents of Collier county. An Important aspect of the Utility Element addresses the growing 164 ¢ concern and need for energy conservation'. In order to assure a con- tlnulng adequate supply ot' electrical energy~ It Ps recommended that.e program of energy management be prepared addressing the provision, use and conservation of electrlclty. 165 UTILITY ELEMENT FUTURE PLAN The future plan for the Utlllty Element of the Comprehensive Plan for Collier County reflects the 10-year master plans of both Florida Power and Light (FPL) and Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC). These plans do not project the construction of any generating plants wlthln Collier County by the year 1990. They do project the need for additional substations and transmlsslon lines, based upon existing growtht density factors and present types of service requlrements. Considera- tion shall be given to the many factors whlch can and undoubtably will affect the location and number of substations and transmlssion lines. These facilities will be permitted as per regulations of the Zonlng Ordi- nance, For all new land developments, the County will require pre-con- struction meetings between developers and electrical suppliers to ensure that the necessary equipment and service will be available when needed without an adverse service or economic impact upon present customers. The conservation of all energy producing natural 'resources Is essential and will become paramount as Collier County and the State of Florida grow. To enable the County to do its part In energy conserve-_ tion, specific policies and recommendations ha~e been Incorporated into this element. With the Implementation of these policies and recommenda- tions~ the County will take positive steps that will reap benefits for the future residents of Collier County and conserve our natural resources. 166 .GOAL~. Ensure that the electrlcal power needs of the residents of Collier County are adequately met. OBJECTIVES: Ensure that adequate electrical facilities are available to meet the power needs of the existing and future resi- dents of Collier County, (e) All living or working unlts within a development shall be provlded with electrical servlco. (b) Support efforts by the electrical companies to plan for present and future needs of CollI'er County in · an economical and reliable manner. (c) Developers shall be required to hold pre-develop- ment meetings with the appropriate electrlcal sup- plier to ensure that adequate electrical power will be available when needed by the proposed develop- ment. (d) Coordinate land use planning on the county level with servicing facility proposals by the electrical suppllers to ensure compatibility. (e) Electrical facilities shall be permitted in all land use categories end shall be conslstent with appropriate zoning and subdivision regulations. (f) Assist electrical companies in proposing and project- lng energy consumption for future growth and development. OBJECTIVE 2:, Encourage the efficient usa of energy consumption in Collier County and promote general~ communitywlde ener- gy consciousness and conservation policies. .POLICIES: (a) Promote efficient energy consumption through pro- per buildlng code regulations and their enforce- ment. (b) Require all public buildings to be deslgned to mini- mize energy needs and support energy efficient. standards. (c)Encourage Innovative archltectural and.englneerlng, designs that reduce energy consumption. ' 167 . (d) Support education programs to Inform citizens of the necessity for ene. rgy conservation In homest businass~ and Industries, ' (e) Encourage the use of vegetation In houslng develop- ments and shopping centers where such vegetation reduces energy consumption or maintenance require- ments. (f) Reduce~ by appropriate zoning regulatlonst d~cora- five and outdoor Ilghting and other electrical de- vices that are not requlred for sarety~ security or nomal functions of a Ilvlng or working unit. (g) Encourage the locating of transmlsslon Ilnas~ sub- stations~ and related electrlcal facilities In areas whlch are economically feasible ~yhile minlmlzlng conflict with present and future planned land u~es. (h) Encourage the Installation of other forms of energy such as solar~ geotharmlc~ and wind. . 168 3.69 009 ~,~ 247 3.7O ~/ATER RESOURCE, ELEMENT OVERVIEW FUTURE PLAN GOAL~ OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES RECOMMENDED ACTIONS 171 OVERVIEW: WATER RESOURCES ELEMENT As the single and most Important factor of growth and survlval~ water~ and Its naturally fluctuating levels~ has contrlbuted most to the wealth and beauty of Collier County. The dependence of man upon the hydrologic cycle to renew his water supply requires management tech- nlques to be established for the preservation and conservation of'water resources. These techniques in Collier County serve as a protection agalnst overdevelopment and overdrainaga which result~ and/or contrib- ute to~ degraded water quality and loss of natural recharge to under- ground aqulfers. In order to Insure that the water resources of Collier County are used In a manner that protects their vlallblllty efflclentty and economic- ally, the County must develop a water resource plan for the future needs of the citizens. This future water resource plan is directed toward the management of public works and. private land development actlvitles. The Water Resource future plan consists of three vltal water management divisions: potable water; sanitary sewer (wastewater)~ and surface water management. The second section of this plan will be the subject of public works activities as related to these water management divisions and as being the responsibility of local government. The third section will Indicate the responsibilities of the private land devel- oper with respect to these water management dlvisions. 172 WATER RESOURCES ELEMENT FUTURE PLAN I. ,PUBLIC WORKS ACTIVITIES A. .Potable Water, The future plan for potable water will be based in great part on the City/County Water Agreement of October 1~ 1977. This agree- ment established a framework for City and C, ounty service areas and the development of potable water treatment and delivery systems. To meet its commitment to serve the newly acquired service area~ the County will study~, and where feaslbile~ Implement the following courses of actlon: . 1979- Purchase the Isles of Caprl~ Marco Island~ and Golden Gate G.A.C, Utilities. 1981-82- Construct or Improve existing potable water treatment plant to meet future growth and system demand of the East Naples~ Golden Gate~ Isles of Capri~ end possibly the Marco Island areas. 1982- Assume responslbllity for treating and distributing water in those areas south of South Township line 48 South~ outside the City service area and exc!uding the franchise area. This area of responsibility is Indicated in Exhlblt 1. 1990 ~ Assume responsibility for treating and distribuUng water in those areas north of south Township line 48 South~ outslde the City service area and including the franchise area. (See Figure 12). 1990 - Construct a 10 mgd addition to the County's water treatment plant capacity; develop additional raw water sources and' transmisslon line capacity; and construct a water transmlssion main to serve the North Naples area. As discussed In the existlng conditions portion of the Water Re- source Eiement~ there are ten communlty potable water supply systems which treat and distribute 100~000 gallons of water per day or greater~ and/or support the majority of resldentlal needs for a gl~ten area, Of these ten systems~ two are under munlcpal Jurisdiction. The remaining 4~$ LEGEND .$e~vl~e Area · Franchl~ Ar~a FIGURE ~ 009 eight systems are Chokoloskee Island, Everglades Shores - Ochopee, Glades, Golden Gate, Goodland, Immokalee, Isles of Capri, and Marco Island. The recommended actions for future potable water supply for each of these systems ere: Chokoloskee Island - develop a new water source to supply better qual- ity water or connect Into the City of Everglades~ system. A central system serving both communities should be considered. Everglades Shores - Ochopea - monitor and upgrade operation and m.alntenance. No system expansion wUI be necessary due to feder- al control of the service area under the BIg Cypress National Preserve. Glades Water System - complete distribution lines to all of its service area by 1987. Add 3,000 feet of main by 1980. Golden Gate - construct a new plant by 1981-92. Refurbish existing facilities and add a new well field for raw water supply or Inte- grate to County system. Goodland - tie Into the Marco Island system. Construct necessary pump- lng, storage, and distribution facilities. Financing will be accom- plished by government grant and loan. All living units withln Goodland are required to be fled to the water system. Immokalee - develop additional raw water supply, construct the addition of softening and filtration, distribution and storage facilities, and main extensions. The community of Immokalee has, by referendum, created the Immokalee Water-Sewer District. This action provides for a governing board to regulate and manage potable water supply for the Immokalee area. Isles of Capri - Marco Island - the County should evaluate the economic and engineering feasibility of comblnlng the treatment facllltles of the Marco Island and Isles of Capri plants. The County should determine 'the feasibility of purchasing both systems. Pelican Bay - The Pelican Bay Improvement Act was created by Chapter 74-462, Laws of Florida in order to provide potable water, sanltary sewer, and surface water management facilities. This Act establish- ed a governing board to regulate and manage these faculties for 175 the proposed community of Pelican Bay. The governing board will be responsible for the construction, operation, expanslon, Improve-' ment, and maintenance of the required facilities. It Is anticipated that the ultimata potable water supply demand will be 10 mgd. The bulk raw water supply for' the potable water supply system shall come from a well field developed in the eastern portion of the County. Pelican Bay will construct a dual water system in which a portion of treated wastewater will be used for land disposal throughout the development. Presently, potable water ls suppllad throughout the County by over 50 separate utility water systems. The majority of these systems are small and serve Isolated areas or specific establishments. For the smaller systems which do not have at least fifteen service connections or fail to regularily serve at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the year, this plan recommends the development of a potable water monitoring program. Such a program would assure the proper operatlon and maintenance of water treatment systems for the public health, safety, and welfare. There exists numerous smaller potable water systems throughout the County serving subdlvislons~ trailer parks, labor camps, and Indus- trial uses. As population density Increases and economic conditions became favorable, these smaller systems should be Incorporated into larger centralized systems. Areas within the County that are presently urbanized or experiencing rapid urbanization shall be given priorlty In the delivery of central potable water supply. B. Sanitary Sewer (Wasterwater} In order to reduce and prevent water pollution caused by waste- water, It is essentlal to plan for the proper collection, treatment, and dlsp~)sal of sewage. The Coastal Collier County "201" Facllltles Plan has been prepared to serve as the future sanitary sewer, plan. The "201" Plan Is designed to Insure adequate construction, operation, and main- tenance of regional wastewater treatment facilities to meet the Immediate and long term needs of Coastal Collier County. The existing condltlons portion of this Water' Resource Element Identifies 97 wastewater treatment facilities ~resantly In operation in 176 Collier County, Eleven of these facilitles each have ~ deslgn capacity of 100.000 gallons per day or more, Five ot' the eleven major' treatJ~ent facilities have been considered for regional .wastewater systems in the "201" Plan. These five systems and thelr respective service area are Indicated in Figure 13. The future plan for acquislflon and construc- tion of these regional was=ewe=er treatment facllitles are as follows: Service Area At. By 1980v expand North County Plant to 3 mgd secondary treat- ment. By 1980~ develop a deep well in'jectlon program at the North Coun- ty Plant. Construct collection sewers to Willoughby Acres. Dispose of residual wastes from treatment plant through land spreading sites or reuse by local nurseries. Eliminate exlsstlng private package systems and septic tanks wlthln Service Area A. Eliminate or restrict effluent discharge to the Cocohatchee River. Consider utilization of effluent on nearby golf courses. Service Area B: By 1980~ expand the present plant to 8.6 mgd. Construct primary transmission lines for presently unsaPvlced County areas. . Disposal will be by deep well Injection and land spreading as subject to D.E.R. (Department of Environmental Regulation) approval. .Dlsposal of residual wastes will be by sludge treatment dawaterlng and pellltlzed on site for use.by City or resale as · soil conditioner. Eliminate existing private package systems and septic tanks with this service area. Service Area C: By 1980~ acqulre the privately owned Lely was=ewe=er system and expand It from .7 mgd to a 1.6 mgd regional secondary sewer treatment plant or develop · new regional plant. By 1980, develop a deep well Injection p~ogram. Connect axis=lng and proposed seward areas to the regional plant. Construct a major force main, Interception and pump station system to transport waste flows wlthln the service area. 177 m II £xisting Potential Treatmen! PIonts ! ! Disposal of residual waste from treatment plant will be to local nurserles or an approved land spreading site. Eliminate exlsting prlvate package systems and septic tanks within Service Area C. Service Area D: By 1980, acquire the privately owned Marco Utilities wastawatar collection and treatment system and expand it to 1.8 mgd. Connect the proposed collection systems for the Isles of Capri, Goodland and the unsewered Marco laland area to the expanded facility. Long term contracts with Marco Island golf course should be con- sldered to assure continued land spreading of treated effluent. Ultimate disposal of digested sludge wlll be to nurseries or ap- proved land spreading sites. The remaining secondary treated effluent will be discharged to the ·Blg Marco River channel or to a slte dete~.mined more acceptable to' the Board of County Commissioners. Service Area E= . By 1980t acquire the privately owned Golden Gate plant and ex- pand It to .6 mgd with the addltion of nitrification and filtration. By 1988t expand the Golden Gate plant from .6 mgd to 1.5 mgd. Sludge treatment dewatering and disposal will continua to be util- ized as the original plan~ Consideration shall be glven to golf course waterlng during the dry season. By 1988~ unsewered areas shall be provided sewer service and shall connect to the collection system. Associated Costs by Service Area The preliminary costs associated with the ecqulsitlont constructiont and expanslon of these systems by service ara based upon 1975 esti- mates and are as follows= 179 Initial Local E.P.A. Service Construction Contribution Contribution Area program _ A $ 3,500,000 $ 1,625,000 $ 1,875,000 B 23,920,000 16,705,000 7~215~000 C 8,250,000 $,250~000 '3~000,000 O '.~ 4,400,000 2,820,000 1,580,000 E 2,194,000 . ..l~511t000 .l~283tq0q $/,2,864,000 $27 ~.911,000 $14,953,000 The reader is referred to the "201" Facilities Plan for cost breakdo~ of service area facilities and distribution requirements. C. _Water Oualit¥.Management To prevent the discharge of Inadequately treated wastawaters to surface and/or ground waters of Collier County~ the following actions are recommended: Where contamination of ground resources is threatened by private systemst a centralized collection and treatment system should be developed. The County should evaluate and determlne the most economical and environmentally sound method of public sewage collection and disposal In Goodland and Chokoloskee. The development and expansion of the Immokalee sewerage system has been Initiated. Any need for further expanslon will remain within the powers of the Immokalee Water-Sewer District governing board. The County should conslder the feasibility of a household dual sewer plplng system to handle port{ohs of residential wastewater for Irrigation by on-slte dlsposalt thus reducing flows to central' treatment facilities and increasing &qulfer recharge. · The County and/or the Big Cypress Basin should monitor, and initiate hydrologlcal monitoring programs, Includir)g quality of water to protect the natural water resources of the ' County. The County should consider the feasibility of a dual water plplng system to supply raw water for lawn Irrlgatio.n and separate from potable water supply lines. As densities withln rural areas approach urban levels plans for connecting Individual systems to centrnllzed wastewater systems should be developed. The County should adopt and fully Implement' the "208" Water quality Management Plan to InsUre long term control of all polnt and nonpolnt sources of pollution. D. Surface Water Management The need to manage surface water orglnates from two primary objectives. The first is to Insure that urban and agricultural lands are provided adequate dralnage and protection fr~m flooding'. The second is to retaln ground and surface water at levels that assure a water- shed's natural storage capacity and serve to recharge aquifers. In recent years, the latter objective has been recognized as a major concern In the management of surface waters. Thls Is because of the ecologlcal~ blologlcal, and hydrologlcal r~le that surface waters play In sustalnlng recharge to aquifers and supporting surface vegetation. Urban development affects surface waters and a given water basin's hyd~ologlc response to rainfall In two aspects. 'First~ It reduces ground Infiltration with the addition of impervlous surfaces such as streets. Second, storm water drainage systems in older urban developments remove storm run-off in a shorter period of time thus reduclng the watershed's recharge capablllty water storage. In an attempt to ad- dress the affects of urban development upon surface waters, the south 181 Florida Water Management District and the County has adopted develop- ment criteria which require longer on-site storage. This criteria re- quire urban developments to retain storm water flows equal to pre-devel- opment flow on the land. The essential objective in managing surface water run-off is to provide adequate "on-site" retention and ground water recharge while directing the surplus run-off to receiving waterways in a manner caus- Ing littler if anyt Imbalance to their ecosystems. Surface water manage- ment should protect and preserve the hydrological and ecological func- tions of the County's water resources while permitting the most favor- able and beneficial land uses to occur. To achieve these objectlves~ this plan urges the adoption and adherence to the principal Guidelines and basic recommer~dations of the .Wat,.er Managemen, t,,District, s 6 & 7, ~repor.t,s~ the Hydrological ,study of the G.A.C.,,.,Canal Network~ the Golden Gate Estates Redevelopment Study,~ and the South Florida Water Management District as a basis for review. 1. plan for surface, ,Water Management The plan consists of two primary elements; the major system~ consisting of a network of waterways and flow control struc- tures~ and the secondary system~ consisting of a network of minor drainage swales and flood detention areas., The major waterways~ control structurest spreader waterways'~ and the Interceptor waterways should be constructed as public works projects. The construction of minor drainage swales and flood detention areas will be accomplished by prlv~te developers~ as discussed in Section Two. a. .Malor System Major waterways and flow control structures In the County should be deslgned to safely convey the estimated 2S-year flood flows~ while malntalning~ where practlcable~ the average water table elevation during as much of the year as possible. Natural drainage patterns should be followed in the Iocatlon of the major waterways. Flow control structures should be located within the waterway system. The automatic manually operated control structures should be designed to transmit peak flows with an Increase in water elevation. These control structures shall maintain near constant upstream water surface elevations durlng periods of Iow flow to minimize depletion of groundwaters during the dry season. 18';) b. Waterways Under thls plan, there are two functional waterway classifications. The first, spreader waterways, are shallow man-made swales which receive channelized urban area surface run-off, and dlstribute thls run-off as sheet flow over their downstream sides. The spreader waterways should be located higher than the reach of normal fides In order to allow the water flowing from them to be .filtered through grasses and mangroves prior to reaching tidewaters. The second type, Interceptor waterways, will perform a number of functions. The most important function from an environmental view Is that o~ nutrient removal. Interceptors waterways receive run-of~ from upland areas and distribute surface water flows as sheet flows over their downstream edge. They are designed to receive run-off from adjacent urban areas~ retain if for a brief period, remove primary nutrients by blologlcal assimilation, and release overflow waters over a broad lateral front to seaward marsh areas. By Intercepting and distri- buting urban run-off~ it eliminates undeslreable point sources of dis- charge and maintains, or restores if necessary, hlstorlc sheet flow patterns to tidal marshes. In order to handle pollutants that originate from urban areas, waterways should have the following basic design criteria: (1) the waterway must be wide enough to permit maximum wind effect for mix- lng and prevention of stratification, and shallow enough to allow ade- quate sunlight penetration; (2) It must parallel natural contours at its seaward edge to permlt water exchange along a broad front; (3) It should maintain itself under a given nutrient-loading stress without slgnlficant eld from tidal exchange along coastal portions of the County; and (4) It should be designed to develop a positive head w{thln its confines, thus forcing excess water out over its seaward edge. The location of Interceptor waterways should be upland of tidal marshes and mangroves, and should not breach the heads of tidal creeks. The successful use of Interceptor waterways will dePend on large area-wide planning. They are designed to preserve, as closely as possible, the natural surface or sheet flow of upland run-off across coastal marshes. 'Thls natural flow moves marsh plant detritus to the bay consumers, as well as preserving the brackish water natural period of the estuarlna sys* tern. Limited development of Inland areas is possible before the construc* tlon of these major waterway systems. However, each devalopmen't . would have to utilize · spreader waterway to diffuse storm run-oft' over a wlde area. As developments begin to occur adjacent to each other, this approach must be altered to direct the run-off to major waterways which will provide positive outflow to the ocean. 2. Golden Gate Estates Area The existing drainage network for ~olden ~a~e Es~a~es has resulted ~n severe water loss and overdraln~ge to th~ central per- ,fen of Collier County. To rectify this situa~lon, the County has under- taken studies to determine: (1) existing areas designated for urban development which prevent increases in water levels~ (2) areas where water levels can be partially restored to historical level~; and (3) areas .where water levels can be fully restored to historical levels. Once the studies have determined those areas for each category, control struc- tures and other techniques should be utilized to raise water levels to desirable levels. The resldentlal zoning identified in the Future Land Usa maps should not be considered as the final recommended use, rather only a reflection of the present zoning situation. Final recom- mendation for the Golden Gate Estates area Is pending a. final decision by the Board of County Commissioners. However, if residential zoning Is recommended for any part of the areas Identified in 2 or 3 above, all residential structures should be required to be elevated above the 100-year flood elevation level. Throughout the eastern portions of the County, as well as In the Golden Gate Estates area, special treatment lands shall be identified and zoned accordingly. Application of thls plan will require the County and/or the Big Cypress Basin to inltlata a public works program for the construction of the major systems, acquisition of major preservation areas, and the establishment of a contlnulng maintenance p~gram. Actual constructlon of the' fl~dways, water contel structures, man-made lakes, and other management devices will be a combination of public and private responsibility. Private works are those which are wholly confined within and give primary se~ica to a privately spon- sored land development p~Ject. Public works, for the most part~ 184 constitute Improvements which serve large areas and many property owners and which are~ therefore, funded from revenues collected within basin areas or areas of special benefit. The cost associated with the constructlon and malntenance of the major waterway system (public works) should be borne by those who receive the benefits. The benefits are classified as groundwater re- charge benefits and flood control benefits and will apply to those people living wlthln and/or drawing water supplies from a given basin area. A study should be.'established to develop an eqUitable formula fo~ allocat- Ing financial responsibility In direct proportion to benefits received for the publlc works and malntenance program that will be the primary tool for funding these public works projects. The County stroll recognize that as urban development alters natural land use, the potential for extended capital costs and long-term public service will Increase. In order to Implement the surface water management plan, a considerable amount of public funding will be re- quired. These funds will be needed to construct and maintain the major spreader waterways and water level control systems. The County shall work Jointly with the Big Cypress Basin in the development of these projects as they are needed. II. PRIVATE LAND DEVELOPER ACTIVITIES A. Potable Water and Sanitary Sewer Sytems All land developments and subdivlslons of real estate are required by County ordinance to be consistent with the procedures and standards established i~ the Collier County Subdivlslon Regulations. . Subdividers of land and developers for all subdlvlsions or land develop- ments, unless otherwise permitted, must maintain and operate at~ no cost to the County, a complete potable water distribution and treatment system and a complete sewage collectlon~ treatment, and disposal sys- tem. Dedication to the County of these systems will be made at such time that the County assumes the responsibility for such operation and maintenance. B. ,Surface Water Management A secondary system consisting of flood detention areas~ conduits, and/or grassy swales will be the primary responslblllty of 185 private developera for the management ef surface water, Flood deten- tion storage may Include both lake storage and overflow storage on surrounding recreational open space and preserved natural lands, The combined storage capacity shall provlde sufficient volume to r'etaln the differential between post and predevelopment run-off for a 2S-year. storm, Lake conti-ol sti-uctur.es (automatic or' manually opei-ated) should per.mit ralslng of contr.ol' elevation by I foot at the end of the wet season In oi-der, to assist In malntalning the' water, table at as hlgh a level as. possible during the di-y season, It is i-ecommended that lakes be lntei-connectad by shallow grassy swales or. by bulled plpelines or. small open paved tr.oughs In the bottom of the swales, ' The spillways should be deslgned with a str.uctur.al Integrity to provide adequate flood dlschai-ge capacity for run-off events of greater' frequency than the design flood, Grassy swales which provlde for. roadside and other, local upland di-alnaga should be designed to carry the 10 year. flood peak, Flow ways which Interconnect the flood detention areas should be deslgnated to carry the 25-year. flood peak, All stor.m run-oft' within each developme.nt should be directed to ponds~ depression or. r.etentlon areas which will functlo~ as both flood daten.tion areas and as nutrient removal canter.s befoi-a entry of flows to the major' system. 'All post development surface water run-off must not exceed pr'e- . development i'un-off. Spillway~ should be designed with consldei-atlon of receiving flow fi-om upstream lakes and levels outside the Indivldual development project. III, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION A major objective to this plan is to insui-e adequate potable water'~ sur.face water, management~ wastawater, ti-eatment facllitlest and delivery systems for. r.esldents of Collier' County, To accomplish thls obJactlvet It will be the policy of the County to pmvlda efflclant and dependable systems without advei-se envi~onmental effects, The County wlll monitor and manage these systems at regular Intervals In or.der' tb Insure their proper malntenance and oper.atlons. 186 It Is recommanadad that the County, In cooperation with the Big C~/press Basin, develop a locally administered water quality monitoring ,program as outlined by Section 208 of Public Law 92-500. This program will ba consistent with the County's objective to reduce water pollutlon caused by wastewater or run-ofl' and to Insure high-quality water thnough proper mana0ament programs. One of the major problems, which limits the hydraulic performance of drainage networks, is aquaUc weed growth. Uncontrolled vegetative growth reduces the flow area of the waterway and retards flow velocity. Therefore, to provide the desired degree of flood protection and to avoid ~.ha expense of future reconstruction of the system, the County must periodically remove from the waterway network excess vegetatton. IV. .IMPLEMENTATION Proper Implementation of this plan may require considerable capital expenditures. The County's ongoing slx-year capltal Improvement program will serve as the major tool to fund costs assoclated with this plan. These costs are further addressed in the Capital Improvement Section or the comprehensive Plan. Proper Integration of the baslc elements of thls plan Into the plans of both the public and private sectors wlll result In a surface water management .system that will meet the future dralnage and water conser- vation needs o~' the citizens In Collier County. 187 GOALt_ Ensure that the water resources of Collier County ara used In a manner that protects their viability while economically end efficiently meeting the needs of the cltlzens. pBJECTIVE I: Ensure adequate potable water, surface water manage- ment, wastawatar treatment facllltles, and delivery sys- tems for the present and future population of Collier County. POLICIES: (a) Provide efficient and dependable collection, treat- ment, and distribution systems to serve the potable watert sanitary sewer~ and surface water manage- ment needs of County residents without adverse environmental affect. (b) Areas that ara presently urbanlzed.or experiencing rapid urbanization shall be given prlorlty in the delivery of central water and sewage, (c) Planned development shall be encouraged In areas currently servlced by water and sewer facllltlas or In areas whlch naturally extend from these areas, (d) Urbanlzing areas shall be provided wlth water and sewer service in a manner that will'not adversely affect, or economically burden the existing users of these systems, (e) Encourage reglonallzatlon of potable water supply end sewage treatment where such action Is envlron- mentally and economically feasible. (f) Permit individual sewage systems where danslty~ physical conditions of solls~ and hydrologic condi- tions so justify. (g) Encourage water-saving Innovations whlch will reduce water consumption and capital expenditure. OBJECTIVE 2: Conserve and protect the water resources ot' Collier County to ensure an adequate water supply for the diverslfled natural and human needs. pOLICIES: (e) Support the South Florida Water Management Dis- trict in carrying out Its legislative mandate to 188 manage end protect the water resources o1' Collier County and South Florida. (b) Encourage a water supl~ly system .that spreads points of withdrawal throughout the aquifer and mlnlmlzes drawdown In any one area. (c) Require the integration of natural storage areas and natural drainage courses into the water management plans 1'or new development, (d) Prohlbit the constructlbn of any major drainage canal or water storage area which would endanger natural wetland area. (e) ENcourage the use of swales and other Best Manage- ment Practices (BMP) for drainage purposes to provide sufficient area for percolatlon~ lengthen detention perlod~ and reduce the polluting effects of storm water runoff. (f) Ensure that post-development runot'f retains the pre-development hydro-period. (g) Capture~ usa and reuse runoff o1' water to the maximum degree practicable within constraints of maintaining desirable flows' and levels for the func- tion of natural systems. (h) Discourage withdrawal of water which exceeds average ground water recharge. (i) Require the construction of structures In wetlands or natural ~drainage courses to be elevated above existing ground surfaces. Developments which would result in degradation of natural systems or water quallty wlll not be proved. (k) Non-essential utilization of water resources shall be curtailed during dry periods or drought conditions. (I) Encourage publlc and private business and Industry to Implement self-regulatory water conservation practices. (m) Coordlnate land use planning, decislon-making and water management to Insure the long-range main- tenance end enhancement of the County's water resources. (n) Incorporate water budget considerations, methodo- Iogles and analyses In all water management deci- sions. · (o) Ensure that surface water will leave any develop- ment In the same state of water quality, quantlty, and pattern of flow by which it entered, (~) Malntaln the underground freshwater barrler front along the coastal portions of the County and pro- hibit construction projects which would Increase salt water Intrusion. (q) Reduce demand for additional water by making better use of exlstlng supplies. OBJECTIVE 3: Restore to viable hydrologlcal productlvlty, areas where water resources have been depleted or degraded. .POLICIES: (a) Promote a water management system that will en- hance water quality and encourage optimum utiliza- tion of Ilmlted water resources particularly In those areas highly stressed for water supply. (b) Maintain water tables that maximize the water sup- ply while protecting developed areas from flooding. (c) Encourage the transfer of development rights from lowland mangroves and wetlands to upland areas. (d) Enforce special treatment zoning where essential ecology of land and the hydrologic productivity of water resources cannot be preserved under other zoning districts. (e) Consider hydrological factors in determining lend use and any redesigning of the County canal net- work, (f).*' Water management facilities shall be Integrated wlth the land use plan in order to provide flOOd dralna, ge 190 ., .. during the ralny season and provide for conser- vation of the shallow ground water table durlng the dry season, (g) Incorporate basln-wlda runoff management through- out the County water management districts. (h) Individual land development proposals shall include plans for storm water runoff systems that are compatible wlth basin-wide master drainage plans, ~OBJ.ECT. IVE 4: Reduce water pollution caused by wastewater or runoff and insure high-quality water through proper manage- ment programs. POLICIES: (a) The discharge of inadequately treated wastewater to the su~ace or ground waters of' Collier County shall not be allowed. (b) Water-oriented development activities such as dredg- Ing~ fllling~ and soil deposition shall be regulated to minimize water quality degradation. (c) Land use practices and wastewater disposal techni- ques that result in mlnlmal point discharge to surface and ground water~ shall be encouraged, (d) Encourage the disposal of wastewater into natural systems only when such disposal will not cause algnlflcant environmental degradation. (e) Promote alternative combinatlons of sludge process- lng and sludge utilization techniques for satisfac- tory and economical disposition of quantifies of residual wastes, (f) Ensure that cypress domes and other wetland strands near urban areas are not destroyed as these areas .may provide future possibilities for Palatlvely Inexpensive wastewater treatment, (g) Recognizo wastewater and runoff as & component for the replenishment of water resources and other nonpotable uses, 0 0 ~0 000 000 0 ].92 009 ~0 193 oo oo oo ooo oooo o oo 194 ,1,95 ooo~o ooo ooo ooo oo eeeeee eee lee tee el 009 ~ 2,74, SAFETY ELEMENT OVERVIEW FUTURE PLAN GOALt OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES RECOMMENDED ACTION 198 009 i~'~ ?,,75'~ OVERVIEW: SAF~Y ELEMENT Colller County has not been threatened by a serious disaster- endangering the lives and proper-ty of its r-esldents slnce Hur-Hcane Donna In 1960. Impr-ovement.~ made In r-ecent year-s by weatheP for-- caster-s in locating and following the paths of tr-oplcal storms have greatly incr-eased the community's ability to begln pr-epaPations 'fop a storm well in advance of its anticipated ar-Hval. But, a lar-ge segment of the County's population has never' experienced the hazer-ds of a hurricane and tends to under-estimate the need to prepare fop such a possible occurance. Other- types of dlsaster-s such as major fir-est explosions, accidents Involving hazar-dous materials and alr-cr-aft' cr-ashes are not predictable. It is essential, then, that community offlcals have specific plans of action in r-eadiness for all foreseeable types of natur-al or- man-made disaster-s. . Fire and rescue services are lmpor-tant elements of any plan for' assuring pr-otection in savlng lives, limiting disabling Injuries, and suppressing fires as well as preventing fires'from occur-Hng. At pre- sent, fire and rescue services are provided throughout the County by slx Independent fire distulcts, three dependent fire dlstHcts whlch ar-e governed by the Boar-d of Cour, l:y Commlssioners, and two munlclpal districts. As these services require highly tr-ained per-sonnel having specialized skills and speclalized equipment, adequate provisions are essential. Because the cost of fire and r-escue servlces must compete with other community services, it Is necessary to develop a county-wide master fire protection plan that would project future needs of the community and determine methods to meet these needs. Such a plan would Insure cost-effective allocations of resources to help assure the community needs are met In a timely manner- as coordinated with growth. 199 SAFETY ELEMENT FUTURE PLAN In 1973t the Board of County Commissioners adopted the Collier County Baslc Emergency Operations Plan Manual, The manual deslg- nates the County's Civil Defense Director as the coordinator of all emergency activities In the event a dlsaster of any type strikes or threatens to strike the area. The plan assigns specific responsibilities to various County agencies and coordinat, es activities with the local news medla~ the American Red Crosst hospltalst military unitst amateur radio operators and others whose services or special abilities mlght be needed, This document is~ by referencet made a part of the Future Plan of this element,. Alsot made part of the Future Plant by referencet are the follow- lng ordinances= Ordinance No, 75-68t establishing the "Collier County Building Code" ' Ordinance No. 76-69t establishing the "Collier County Plumbing Coda" Ordinance No. 76-45t establishing the "Collier County Gas Code" A fourth ordlnance~ yet to be adopted by the Board of County Commlssloners~ will also become a part .of the plan. The new ordinance will Implement the National Flood Insurance Program, This program presc'rlbes minlmum elevations and construction standards for the protec- tion of structures, located in areas havlng special flood hazards, 200 00g BOA~: To malnteln a maximum level of emergency preparedness so that prompt and efficient reaction may be taken to protect the lives and property of all residents and to provide aid to Injured and displaced persons in the event a natural or man- made disaster strikes or threatens to strike any part of Collier County. ..OBJECTIVE 1: Maintain · state of preparedness wlth plans o~ action ready for all foreseeable types of disasters. POLICIES: (a) The Civil Defense Director shall, make sure all ' County departments and agencies malntain a c0ntinu- ous Inventory of their personnelv equlpment, re- sources and statistical data which could be needed prior to, during or after a disaster. Copies of inltial Inventories and subsequent changes to them shall be provided to the Civil Defense Director. (b) The Civil Defense Director shall annually review the avallablllty, suitability and staffing requirements of all designated disaster shelters. (c) The Clvil Defense Director shall annually ravlew the . assignments and responsibilities of all public and private agencies Incorporated In the Basic Emergen- cy Operations Plan Manual~ making ravlsions thereto as may be appropriate. (d) The Civil Defense Director shall periodically sched- ule "mock disasters" to test the effectiveness of specific disaster plans. OBJECTIVE 2: Malntaln community awareness of emergency plans and of the precautions Individual residents should take. .POLICI ES: (a) The Civil Defense Director shall utilize civic assocla- tions~ soclal clubst fraternal organizations end other forms of public assemblage to Inform new ~'esldents and others of the precautions they should take beforet during and after a hurrlcane. (b) The Civll Defense Director. shall cause t.o be publl- clzed the locations of deslgnated disaster, shelter.s and encour.aga the usa by per.sons Ilvlng In coasl~al &r.eas~ Iow lylng areas and In mobile homes. (c) The Civil Defense Director. shall cause to be publl- clzed deslgnated evacuation routes and the manner' in which they are to be used. 202 00,9 203 204 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (C.I.P.) 205 '009 ~,,~283 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (C.I.P.) AS IT RELATES TO VARIOUS ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN In 1974, Colller County created an ongoing Six-Year Capital Im- provement Progr~,'n In response to the County's first Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of this program is to provide an orderly approach to selecting the capital expenditures required by the County over a slx-year period and to determine the Importance of payments within the financial capability of the County. In effect, the program defi.-.es projects and Improvements which have been determined to be required for orderly growth during the six-year period and the currently esti- mated cost of each project. Each year the program Is reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners to add, delete, or re.vise projects to reflect changes in costs or conditions. As growth occurs within the County, the ongoing Slx-Yea~ Capital Improvement Program will continue to serve as a major component to- ward Implementation o? the Comprehensive Plan. The Importance of the program in obtaining the objectives and po!icles of the plan will be based in large part upon the scheduling and timing of capital projects and expenditures. Because there are no guarantees that governmental aid will be avallable or that bonds will be passed during present Infla- tionary times, the amount of expenditures requested In the program must be viewed with caution. These expenditures should be economical- ly feasible and Justifiable before final adoptlon by the County. In complying with future growth, capital Improvements can greatly Increase the burden of tax for existing residents of the County. So that new development will not create a tax burden, the County must requ, lre new developments to contribute and assume economic responsibil- Ity for their Impact. The County should maximize the use of equitable methods, such as Impact fees, within appropriate legal boundaries to accommodate the costs of new developments and to assure the lowest possible tax burden to exlstlng resldents of the County. This Comprehensive Plan will serve as a guide in setting goals for future growth and denoting projects that sho.uld be Included in a Cap- Ital Improvement Program for Collier County. The following presents 206 009 the cost of projects for elements of the plan that will require large capital Improvement outlay. As part of the ClP, each year the priority, projects, and finance method are determined by recommendation of the Coastal Area Planning Commission and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. After reviewing all projects, those project areas whlch are needed most urgent- ly from a planning standpoint are recommended for flnanclal expenditure. Because there are no guarantees that governmental aid will be available or that bonds will be passed~ the amount proposed for financing through general revenue will be altered. As projects vary and demands for service changa~ the priority of funding will vary. Consequently, the Capital Improvement Program is an ongoing possess thet requires annual review and evaluation. A. .Sanitam/ Sewer (Wastewater). As previously discussed under the Future Plan for wastewater treatment systems, the "201" Facilities Plan will serve as the official plan for wastewater collection treatment and dlsposal. The Capital Improvements, related to the plan~ will be governed by those standards establls.h, ad by the Environmental Protection Agency. The selected plan for each regional wastewater distrlct (A through E) is requlred to be cost effectlve~ envlronmentally sound, implementable, easy to operate, and have a minimum commitment of resources. These critdrla have been established as E.P.A.ts guidelines for dlstributlon of funds toward the constr~ctlon of regional wastewatar systems. After considerable ~valuatlon, the alternatives for each district In relation to the selection criteria, resulted in the following disposal alter- natives: District A - Distrlct B - District C - Secondary treatment with discharge by deep well Injection. Secondary treatment with nltriflcation and filtration and discharge to golf courses and surface waters. Secondary treatment with discharge to golf courses and surface waters. 207 009 District D - District E - Secondary treatment wlth discharge to golf courses and surface waters. Secondary treatment with nltriflcatlon and filtration with discharge to surface waters. . The selected disposal plan for each district will dlctate the con- struction design for' each system. If local government prefers .another' method of disposal that requires larger capital outlay beyond the recom- mended method, the financial difference must be supported through local government effort. TI~a prelimlnary costs associated wlth tho construction ~f the treatment, disposal, and collection system for each service area are as follows: District Service Area A - Northwest County B - City of Naples C - Southwest County D - Marco Island E - Golden Gate Initial Construction local EPA proiram Contribution Contribution 3,500,000 $ 1,625,000 $ 1,875,000 23,920,000 16,705,000 7,215,000 8,250,000 5,250,000 3,000,000 &,400,000 2,820,000 1,580,000 2,794,000 lt511~000 1,283,000 $42,864,000 $27,911,000 $14,953,000 The communlty of Immokalee has by referendum created the Immoka- lee Water-Sewer District. The capital costs assoclated with the construc- tion of centralized sewage collection and disposal facilities consist of the following: Collection and Interceptor System 1.2 mgd Wastewater' Treatment Plant $7,390,000 1,660,000 Total $9,050,000 B. .P. otable Water, The Improvement and development of potable water' treatment and distribution systems for' Collier County is based In large part upon the 208 City/County water agreement. This agreemant astabllshed general servlca responslbilitles in the delivery of potabla water for the City and tha County. As the future plan Indicates the County should construct a 10 mgd treatment plant by 1982. The preliminary costs associated with the constructlon of the Countyts plant Is estimated In 1977 figures as $10~339,200. The plan wlll fuPtheP ~Jquire Jn expansion of the plant with Jddltion~l t~JnsmiJslon Iln~s end pumplng fJcllltl~J by 1~90. Jssoci~t~d costs wlth th~ expansion $13~3~0~000. Th~se costs do not Include the ~cqulsltlon of Jny City owned faclllti~s ~s m~y b~ necessaPy to compliment tbs City/County water agreement. Becaus~ of the lack of adequate potable water dlstribution and quality water~ the area of G~dland must connect into the Marco Island System. In order to accomplish this connection Into the Marco Island system~ and to t~eat~ sto~e~ and distribute the water~ the project will requl~e an estimated $891~000 In 1977 dolla~ figures. ' The Immokalee Watee and Sewer District was established in 1974. The district now provides domestic water seryice to Immokalee through a franchi~ed water utility system known as the Immokalee Utilities Corporation. Capital Improvement costs directly related 'to maintaining the system viability have ~ot been determined. C. Solid Waste Because Collier County conducts a franchise system for the collec- tion and disposal of solid waste~ the CountyOs responsibility for capital Improvements under solid waste centers around sanitary landfill opera- tlons~ transfer stations~ and management programs directed toward resource recovery. The future plan for solid waste will require tho following capltal expenditures: New Immokalee Landfill Site Bulldozer Shredder Tractor Trailera Tranafer Stations North Naplea and East Naples Resource Recovery ?rosram Naples SanitaryLandfill Site Total Capital Improvement Coat 209 220,000 100,000 175,000 75,000 450,000 $$0m000 $1t570,000 D, ,Traffic Circulation The costs of the road Improvement proJet:ts proposed in the Future Plan cannot be easily calculated~ for they are dependent upon a number of variable factors. For example, the cost per tulle of eight projects to be Included In a proposed $10 Million bond Issue range from $200~000 to $1.4 Million. These differences are caused by the number and length of bridge structures~ soil conditions and the difference between existing and requlred land elevations. In the case' o~ proposed new roadways, it is antlclpated that many land owners will donate rights-of-way to provide new or Improved access to their propertles~ thereby enhancing values and development potential. The County Engineer has proposed a $21.9 Million slx-year capital Improvements program to Improve and malntaln the County road system. This program Includes local roads as well as many of the projects pro- posed in the Future Plan. Certain projects will be eligible for pa."rial funding under various State and Federal programs; while those on the State Primary System will be the responsibility of the Florida Depart- ment of Transportation. At prasant~ the Countyts Six-Year Capital Improvement Program provides for the construction of 15.5 miles of bikeway paths at a capital outlay of $108~050. E. ,Parkst Recreatlont Open Space The current ongoing Slx-Year Capital Improvement Program sub- mits two recreation oriented projects in accordance wlth this Comprehen- ' siva Plan. They are community parks for Immokalee and North Naples. The followlng presents the 1978 to;tel estimated costs for each of these recreational oriented projects. Immokalee Community Park (30 acres) North Naples Community Park (30 acres) Total Program Cost purchase 17 neighborhood and 5 community parks. $1,486,426 1,486,426 ~2~972,852 As recommended by this plan~ the County should develop and To det[rmlne capltal expenditures for these perks, sn average estimated cost was estebllshed for each type of park. These costs are determlned for a given average park slze. Neighborhood Park: (5 acres without Ilghted facilities) 2 Tennis Courts I Basketball Court Tot Lot Plcnlc Area Rest Rooms Parking Lot 15 spaces Landscaping Land Clearing Total Construction Cost Land Acquisition @ $8,000/acre Total Capital Cost Community Par k: (30 acre park) Tennis Courts (4) Basketball Courts (2) Handball Courts (4) Lawn Bowling (6 lanes) Shuffleboard Courts (3) Horseshoe Pltchlng (2) Croquet Court Baseball, Softball, Little League, and Practice Fields Utility Court (Volleyball) Malntenance Bulldlng Shelters (Rest Rooms) Tot Lot Equipment Sprinkler System Landscaping Fenclng Entire Park Grading and Earthwork Parking and other Paved Areas Lighting Contlngencles Total Construction Cost Land Acquisition {t $8,000/acra Pre-Construction Cost Engineering, Architectural, Planning t Admlnistratlon Costs Equipment to Maintain Park Total Capital Costs 211 $30,000 5,000 5,000 200 5,000 4,125 7,500 _ 5,000 $62,325 $ 60,000 10,000 27,000 20,000 12,500 3OO 3OO 87,000 7,000 30,000 43,000 15,000 70,000 60,000 70,000 100,000 139,101 250,000 , 125t120 $1,126,321 240,000 90,105 Excludlng the proposed projects in the present Capital Improve- ment Program, the County*a program should addltlonally reflect three community parks and the 17 neighborhood parks. At the above esti- mated costs, these parks amount to $6,198,803. It Is estimated that the yearly operational and maintenance cost for a neighborhood park is $5,000 and for a community park is $55,100. The total operational and maintenance costs for these parks is estimated to be $250,300. The estimates for park development are conservative and will var~/ as to the location, size, topography, soil conditlons, *and the kind of recreational facility for each park prior to development. It is recommended that a communlty park Include a clvlc and adult center. This Item alone Is estimated to cost $500,000 ~hich would constitute approximately 34% of the total initial capital expenditure for a community park. Should the County consider Including an olympic size swimming pool with the community parks, present cost estimates are $200,000. It is the recommendation of this plan that prior to any neighborhood or community park development, a citizen survey or questionnaire be conducted to determine the appropriateness of park development and to tailor the park design to the desires of residents. These surveys will further affect park developmental costs. The County should purchase by 1985, 6 beach front parks and provide adequate beach access. The tectal costs of developing six beach front, parks ia determined to be $1,326,000. This would Include slte preparation, preconstructlon costs, cabanas, rest rooms, showers, boar~lwalk, and paved parking area. The cost of developing a beach 'access 100' wide by 500* deep with parking facIIltles, showers, and boardwalk is estimated to be $115,000. As outlined by thls plan, the total capital outlay for parks and recreational facilities may be summarized accordingly: DeveXopnenta! Costs Current C.I.P. Parks Proposed C.I.P. Parks 17 - Neishborhood 3 = Community 6 = Beach Front (excludin~ land acquisition) 2" Parkin~ Beach Access Total Development Capita! Costs 212 008 E2,90 $2,972,852 1~739,$25 &~459,278 , 1~326~000 230~000 $9~726~6S5 B..Yearly Opera~ional and Hain~enance £stima~ed Costs 17 - Neighborhood Parka 85,000 $ - Conmunity Parka 275,S00 ' 6 = Beach Front Parks 2 - Parkins Beach Acces~ Total $ A78,S00 213