CEB Minutes 02/27/1992
1993
Code
Enforcement
Board
Minutes
February 27, 1992
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY
DATE:
February 27, 1992
TIME:
9:00 A.M.
PLACE:
3rd Floor Boardroom, Building "F", Collier County
Government Center, Naples, Florida
CEB STAFF PRESENT
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ANDREWS X CLARK X
CONSTANTINE X ESPINAR X
VARIE X KIRBY X
LAZARUS X PRYNOSKI X
PEDONE X VALCARCEL X
STRAIN X WILSON X
WILLIAMS EXC.
MINUTES BY: Ellie Hoffman and Debby Farris, Deputy Clerks
CALLED TO ORDER AT:
9:00 A.M.
ADJOURNED: 11:40 A.M.
PRESIDING: Monte Lazarus, Chairman
ADDENDA TO THE AGENDA: None
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Date: February 27, 1992, at 9:00 o'clock A.M.
NOTE: ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION OF
THIS BOARD WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS
PERTAINING THERETO, AND THEREFORE MAY NEED TO
ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS
IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND
EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
NEITHER COLLIER COUNTY NOR THE CODE ENFORCEMENT
BOARD SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THIS
RECORD.
1. ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 23, 1992
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Board of County Commissioners vs. Dominico and Angela
Gadaleta CEB No. 92-002
B. Board of County Commissioners vs. J. & J. Enterprises,
Inc. , James R. Baker CEB NO. 92-003
C. Board of County Commissioners vs. Anytime Simon Septic
Services, Richard Simon CEBNo. 92-004
D. Board of County Commissioners vs. Monty's sanitation,
Marvin Montgomery CEB No. 92-005
5. NEW BUSINESS
Amended order for Aspen Lake Associates to be' signed by Chairma
6. OLD BUSINESS
NIA
7. REPORTS
NIA
8.
NEXT MEETING DATE
March 26, 1992 (Discussion during this meeting
regarding the Election of the new Code
Enforcement Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman
will be held)
9 . ADJOURN
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY
COMMENTS:
ITEM:
COMMEBTS:
MOTION:
ITEM:
MOTION:
CASE NO.:
RESPONDENT
LOCATION OF
VIOLATION:
CQllIIIImftTS:
FEBRUARY 27, 1992
***
Mr. Lazarus announced that his term on the Code
Enforcement Board has expired, noting that the
Board of County Commissioners has not acted on his
reappointment. He advised that he will preside as
Chairman but would not be voting on any issue.
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Changes to the Agenda
Code Compliance Coordinator Valcarcel requested
that CEB Case No.'s 92-003 and 92-005 be heard
first since both are in compliance at this time.
She stated that CEB Case No. 92-004 is also in
compliance, however, the respondent is not present.
Made by Mr. Strain to approve the agenda with
changes as noted. Seconded by Mr. Pedone. Carried
5/0.
***
Approval of Minutes - January 23, 1992
Made by Mr. Strain that the minutes of the January
23, 1992 meeting be approved as submitted.
Seconded by Mr. Constantine. Carried 5/0.
***
92-003
J & J Enterprises, Inc., James R. Baker
Collier County Florida
After being sworn in by Code Compliance
Coordinator Valcarcel, Mr. James Hagan advised that
he is the representative for J & J Enterprises,
Inc.
Pollution Control Environmental Specialist Smith,
after being sworn in by Ms. Valcarcel, stated that
the monthly reports from J & J Enterprises, Inc.
were tardy. He affirmed that he attended a meeting
with Mr. Hagan and Ms. Valcarcel present. He
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affirmed that Mr. Hagan provided the tardy reports
at that meeting and at this point he is in
compliance.
In answer to Code Enforcement Supervisor Clark, Mr.
Hagan acknowledged that his firm had been in viola-
tion as charged, noting that he understands that
any future violations would be brought before the
CEB.
Mr. Clark requested that Composite Exhibit "A" be
admitted as evidence and recommended that any
repeat violations would result in the imposition of
a fine in the amount of $150 per day.
Consensus of the Board was to accept Composite
Exhibit "A'l into the record as evidence.
In response to Mr. Lazarus, Mr. Clark advised that
reports were tardy for the months of October,
November and December, 1991.
MOTION:
Made by Mr. Strain that the Findings of Fact,
Conclusions of Law and Order of the Board in Case
No. CEB #92-003 are that this cause came on for
public hearing before the Board on February 27,
1992 and the Board having heard testimony under
oath, received evidence and heard arguments respec-
tive to all appropriate matters, thereupon issues
its Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order
of the Board as follows: that James R. Ragan is
the representative of J & J Enterprises, Inc.;
that the Code Enforcement Board has jurisdiction
of the person of the Respondent and that James R.
Ragan was present at the public hearing; that all
notices required by Collier County Land
Development Code No. 91-102 have been properly
issued; that J & J Baker Enterprises, Inc. is in
violation of Sections(s) 8 (2) and 13 (2) of
Ordinance No. 87-79 in the following particulars:
to allow October, November and December, 1991
monthly operating reports to be tardy. Conclusions
of Law that J & J Baker Enterprises, Inc., is in
violation of Section(s) 8 (2) of Collier County
Ordinance No. 87-79, the Collier County Sludge
Ordinance. Seconded by Mr. Andrews. Carried 5/0.
MOTION:
Made by Mr. Strain that based on the foregoing
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and pur-
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CASE NO.:
RESPONDENT
LOCATION OF
VIOLATION:
COMMENTS:
FEBRUARY 27, 1992
suant to the authority granted in Chapter 162,
Florida Statutes, and Collier County Land
Development Code No. 91-102 it is hereby Ordered:
that the Respondent correct the violation of
Section(s) 8 (2) and 13 (2), Collier County
Ordinance No. 87-79 in the following manner: not
to allow future reports to be tardy as outlined in
Paragraph 4.A of the above Findings of Fact; that
said corrections(s) be completed on or before the
28th day of February, 1992, and if Respondent does
not comply with this Order on or before that date,
then and in that event Respondent is hereby ordered
to pay a fine of $150 per day for each and every
day any violation described herein continues past
said date. Failure to comply with the Order within
the specified tiae will result in the recordation
of a lien pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida
Statutes, which may be foreclosed, and Respondent's
property sold to enforce the lien. Done and
Ordered this 27th day of February, 1992, at Collier
County, Florida. Seconded by Mr. Constantine.
Carried 5/0.
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92-004
Anytime Simon Septic Service, Richard Simon
Collier County Florida
After being sworn in by Code Compliance
Coordinator Valcarcel, Mr. Richard A. Simon stated
that he is the sole owner of Anytime Septic
Service.
Pollution Control Environmental Specialist Smith
explained that the violation has been corrected,
however, the November and December, 1991 monthly
operating reports were not submitted in a timely
manner. He affirmed that he attended a meeting
with Ms. Valcarcel and Mr. Simon and the tardy
reports were submitted at that time. He revealed
that compliance has been met at this time.
Mr. Simon stipulated that he had been in violation,
as charged but he has brought the violation into
compliance.
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Mr. Clark requested that Composite Exhibit "A" be
admitted as evidence. Consensus was to admit same
into the record as evidence.
In answer to Assistant County Attorney Wilson, Mr.
Simon replied that his company is not a cor-
poration. Ms. Wilson advised that the record
should be made clear that the pleading is to be
amended to reflect that the charges are against
Richard Simon, the Individual.
Mr. Pedone pointed out that Composite Exhibit "A"
indicates that Mr. Simon has previously been cited
on several occasions going back to 1990 for sub-
mitting tardy reports. Mr. Clark replied because
of those previous citations, staff is recommending
that a fine of $200 per day be imposed for any
future violations.
The evidentiary record was closed at this time.
MOTION:
Made by Mr. Constantine that the Findings of Fact,
Conclusions of Law and Order of the Board in Case
No. CEB #92-004 are that this cause came on for
public hearing before the Board on February 27,
1992 and the Board having heard testimony under
oath, received evidence and heard arguments respec-
tive to all appropriate matters, thereupon issues
its Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order
of the Board as follows: that Richard Simon is
the president and owner of record of the subject
property; that the Code Enforcement Board has
jurisdiction of the person of the Respondent and
that Richard Simon was present at the public
hearing; that all notices required by Collier
County Land Development Code No. 91-102 have been
properly issued; that Richard Simon D/B/A Anytime
Simon Septic Service is in violation of Sections(s)
8 (2) and 13 (2) of Ordinance No. 87-79 in the
following particulars: to allow November and
December, 1991 operating reports to be tardy.
Conclusions of Law that Richard Simon was in viola-
tion of Section(s) 8 (2) and 13 (2) of Collier
County Ordinance No. 87-79, the Collier County
Sludge Ordinance. Seconded by Mr. Andrews.
Carried 5/0.
MOTION:
Made by Mr. Constantine that based on the
foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
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CASE NO.:
RESPONDENT
LOCATION OF
VIOLATION:
COMME1tTS :
FEBRUARY 27, 1992
and pursuant to the authority granted in Chapter
162, Florida Statutes, and Collier County Land
Development Code No. 91-102 it is hereby Ordered:
that the Respondent has corrected the violation of
Section(s) 8 (2) and 13 (2), Collier County
Ordinance No. 87-79 and should continue to correct
those in the following manner: not to allow the
reports to be tardy in the future, as outlined in
Paragraph 4.A of the above Findings of Fact; that
said corrections(s) not occur on or after the 28th
day of February, 1992, and if Respondent does not
comply with this Order on or before that date,
then and in that event Respondent is hereby ordered
to pay a fine of $200 per day for each and every
day any violation described herein continues Past
said date. Failure to comply with the Order within
the specified time will result in the recordation
of a lien pursuant to Chapter 162, Plorida
Statutes, which may be foreclosed, and Respondent's
property sold to enforce the lien. Done and
Ordered this 27th day of February, 1992, at Collier
County, Florida. Seconded by Mr. Andrews. Carried
5/0.
Mr. Lazarus explained the importance of timely
reporting and proper sludge disposal. He reminded
Mr. Simon of the potential imposition of a fine in
the amount of $200 per day for any future viola-
tions.
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92-005
Monty's Sanitation, Marvin Montgomery
Collier County Florida
After being sworn in by Code Compliance
Coordinator Valcarcel, Mr. Marvin Montgomery
explained that he is the sole owner of Monty's
Sanitation.
Pollution Control Environmental Specialist Smith,
divulged that the problems relative to this case
are non-compliances with regard to the stabiliza-
tion of sludge during the disposal of materials.
He revealed that the stabilization is the addition
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of lime for a two hour time frame to ensure that
the pathogenic organisms and odors are under
control.
Mr. Smith reported that during the time frames of
December 6, 1991 and January 24, 1992, Pollution
Control Staff observed Monty's Sanitation disposing
of unstabilized sludge at Piper's Pasture. He
noted that Mr. Montgomery had requested if one of
his haulers were in violation of any Section of the
Ordinance with regard to sludge disposal that he be
notified and staff reported same.
Mr. Smith explained that Mr. Montgomery is pursuing
a lime stabilization facility and has hired Wilson,
Miller, Barton & Peek, Inc. to undertake the engi-
neering of the facility which he will keep on site.
With regard to future application, he stated that
the haulers would transport the sludge from the
field and place it into the lime stabilization
facility at Mr. Montgomery's place of business.
In response to Mr. Constantine, Mr. Smith replied
that sludge contains many disease causing orga-
nisms, in addition to metals, nutrient values which
could contaminate the ground water supply. He
indicated if the materials are not stabilized in a
fashion to remove the disease causing organisms,
there is the potential of same reaching the potable
water source. He noted that hepatitis could be
carried through the contaminated ground water
supply if the materials have not been stabilized
properly.
Mr. Clark advised that Mr. Montgomery was right-
fully concerned about this violation and imme-
diately terminated his employee.
Mr. Montgomery affirmed that he realizes the
seriousness of this offense. He remarked that at
the present time, he or his superintendent per-
sonally check the trucks each morning to make sure
the drivers have lime on board. He indicated that
via radio contact, the location is known of each
truck's last pick up and either he or his superin-
tendent meet the driver between the last pick up
and the dump site to check the truck. He revealed
that he is in the process of obtaining a permit to
build the lime stabilization plant on his property.
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Mr. Strain questioned whether any individuals in
Collier County are presently in danger of health
hazards due to the illegal dumping that has
occurred. Mr. Smith replied that at this par-
ticular time, the monitoring wells do not indicate
so.
Mr. Clark asked that the Board enter a finding
that supports the evidence that a violation did
exist and that a $250 fine per day be imposed for
any repeat violations.
Mr. Clark requested that Composite Exhibit "A" be
admitted as evidence. Consensus was to admit same
into the record.
The evidentiary record was closed at this time.
MOTION:
Made by Mr. Strain that the Findings of Fact,
Conclusions of Law and Order of the Board in Case
No. CEB #92-005 are that this cause came on for
public hearing before the Board on Pebruary 27,
1992 and the Board havino heard testi80ny under
oath, received evidence and heard arauaents respec-
tive to all appropriate matters, thereupon issues
its Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order
of the Board as follows: that Marvin Montgomery is
the president and owner of record of the subject
property; that the Code Enforcement Board has
jurisdiction of the person of the Respondent and
that Marvin Montgomery was present at the public
hearing; that all notices required by Collier
County Land Development Code No. 91-102 have been
properly issued; that Monty's Sanitation and Marvin
Montgomery are in violation of Section 13 of
Ordinance No. 87-79 in the following particulars:
improper disposal of sludge without meeting the
disposal criteria. Seconded by Mr. Constantine.
Carried 5/0.
MOTION:
Made by Mr. Strain that Marvin Montgomery is in
violation of Section 13 of Collier County Ordinance
No. 87-79, the Collier County Sludge Ordinance.
Based upon the foregoing Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and pursuant to the authority
granted in Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, and
Collier County Land Development Code Bo. 91-102 it
is hereby Ordered: that the Respondent correct the
violations of Section 13, Collier County Ordinance
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No. 87-79 in the following manner: that he will
continue to dispose of sludge in a proper manner,
as required by the Ordinance and disposal criteria,
as outlined in Paragraph 4.1. of the above Findings
of Fact; that some mitigating actions have been
taken and if there are further occurrences after
the 28th of February, 1992, and if Respondent does
not comply with this Order on or before that date,
then and in the event Respondent is hereby ordered
to pay a fine of $250 per day for each and every
day any violation described herein continues past
said date. Failure to comply with the Order within
the specified time will result in the recordation
of a lien pursuant to Chapter 162, Plorida
Statutes, which may be foreclosed, and Respondent's
property sold to enforce the lien. Done and
Ordered this 27th day of February, 1992, at Collier
County, Florida. Seconded by Mr. Pedone. Carried
5/0.
*** Recess: 9:55 A.M. - Reconvened: 10:05 A.M. at which time
Deputy Clerk Farris replaced Deputy Clerk Roffaan ***
CASE NO: 92-002
RESPOBDEllTS: Dominico and Angela Gadaleta
LOCATION OF
VIOLATION:
The N 1/2 of the N 1/2 of the N 1/2 of the NE 1/4
of Section 10, Township 48 South, Range 25 East,
Parcel 10, and referred to as the Gadaleta PUD and
Coll1er County SDP 90-32.
COMMENTS:
Code Enforcement Supervisor Clark presented Case
No. 92-002 explaining there were some trees removed
and sites altered which resulted in a violation of
several Collier County Ordinances.
Code Enforcement Official Espinar, after being
sworn in by Mr. Clark, outlined the complaint com-
mencing with the telephone call received on October
7, 1991 regarding land alteration taking place at
the Gadaleta site. He confirmed inspection
revealed the parking lot had been paved, the two
50' buffers which were to be left intact were in
the process of being removed, both scrub preserves
were eradicated, and the area was sodded, all in
violation of PDA 89-6 and SDP 90-32.
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Bruce Anderson, representing Mr. and Mrs. Gadaleta,
acknowledged his clients are present today and have
commenced mitigation on-site in the buffer areas
while working with staff in an attempt to reach
agreement on a mitigation plan, considering both
off-site and on-site mitigation. He requested this
Board allow 90 days to complete the replanting
which has commenced on-site, and to reach agreement
for the acquisition of lands on-site to mitigate.
Mr. Clark requested that ownership of the subject
property not be transferred until such time as
mitigation is complete, and Attorney Anderson
stated that is fine.
Mr. Clark asked Mr. Espinar if the proposed stipu-
lations and plans concur with staff's recommen-
dations, and he answered in the affirmative.
In compliance with Mr. Clark's request, Mr. Espinar
reported the asphalted concrete has been removed
from the parking lot area, the sod has all been
removed except in the permitted areas, and the two
50' buffer areas as well as the wetland area on the
south side have an approved mitigation plan sub-
mitted by Todd Turrell which has been accepted by
staff. He stated only the purchase of land off-
site to compensate for the habitat loss of the two
scrub preserve areas has not been resolved, and
ninety days have been granted for a plan to be
developed and presented to the Board.
In response to Chairman Lazarus, Mr. Espinar con-
firmed, on-site, everything is being restored under
the terms of the previous PUD approval that can be
restored; that the sod has been taken care of in
conformance to the original approval; the parking
lot has been satisfactorily restored; and the
buffer zones are presently being restored pursuant
to a planting plan approved by staff, with a
request that 90 days be allowed in which to
purchase and install vegetation pursuant to stipu-
lations by staff.
In reply to Chairman Lazarus, Mr. Clark requested
this Board accept the evidence presented at this
time and stipulate that a fine of $250 a day be
imposed if the on-site mitigation is not completed
within 90 days and, further, that this matter be
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brought back before the Board to address off-site
mitigation,.
In answer to Mr. Strain, Mr. Espinar stated that
the matter relating to the Gopher Tortoises and
their destroyed burrows has been referred to the
Fish and Game Commission.
Mr. Clark interjected that the Gopher Tortoise
burrows cannot be recreated, and Mr. Espinar con-
curred.
Mr. Strain remarked that a $250 a day fine, based
on the blatant disregard for prior agreements on
this particular PUD, does not seem sufficient. He
suggested the fine be imposed at $250 a day per
each PUD violation per square foot of altered pro-
perty.
Mr. Clark stated staff could support the $250 a day
per violation fine should the matter not be brought
into compliance within the specified period of
time.
Chairman Lazarus expressed concern over the inabi-
lity to cope with a knowing and willful violation,
and Mr. Clark replied that staff does intend to
pursue this matter in Court should the mitigation
not be carried out as planned.
Attorney Anderson referred to the admission state-
ment signed by his client and stated he is not
prepared to characterize the actions of his client
as a willful and knowing violation.
Attorney Anderson remarked he has no objection to
admission of Composite Exhibit "A" into evidence as
long as the plea agreement is accepted, and
Chairman Lazarus stated the exhibit will be
admitted into evidence.
MOTION:
Made by Mr. Strain that the Findings of Fact,
Conclusions of Law and Order of the Board in Case
No. 92-002 are that this cause came on for pUblic
hearing before the Board on February 27, 1992, and
the Board having heard testimony under oath,
received evidence, and heard arguments respective
to all appropriate matters, thereupon issues its
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order of
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COMNBJri :
MOTION:
FEBRUARY 27, 1992
the Board as follows: That Dominico and Angela
Gadaleta are owners of record of the subject pro-
perty; that the Code Enforcement Board has juris-
diction of the person of the Respondent and that
Bruce Anderson, representing the owners, was pre-
sent at the public hearing; that all notices
required by Collier County Land Development Code
91-102 have been properly issued; that the real
proPerty legally described as the N 1/2 of the N
1/2 of the N 1/2 of the ME 1/4 of Section 10,
Township 48 South, Range 25 East, Parcel 10, is in
violation of Ordinance 89-84, amended by PDA 89-6,
which established Gadaleta POD and Collier County
Site Development Plan 90-32 in the following par-
ticulars: removal of vegetation fro. preserve
areas and of two fifty (50) foot buffers, preserve
area sodded, parking lot paved with asphaltic
concrete. Seconded by Mr. Constantine. Motion
carried 5/0.
Chairman Lazarus announced the evidentiary record
will now be closed.
Made by Mr. Strain that the Conclusions of Law are
that Dominica and Anaela Gadaleta are in violation
of Ordinance 89-84 ..ended by PDA 89-6, which
established Gadaleta POD and Collier County Site
Developaent Plan 90-32. Based upon the foregoing
Pindinas of Fact and Conclusions of Law, and pur-
suant to the authority granted in Chapter 162,
Florida Statutes, and Collier County Land
Developaent Code No. 91-102, it is hereby Ordered
that Respondent correct the violation of Ordinance
No. 89-84 ..ended by PDA 89-6, which established
Gadaleta POD and Collier County Site Development
Plan 90-32 in the following manner: Restoration of
vegetation in the preserve areas and the two fifty
(50) foot buffers, as approved by Collier County
staff; remove sod from the preserve areas and other
areas, as directed by Collier County staff; remove
the asphaltic concrete from the parking lot paved
area, as directed by Collier County staff; and
additional mitigation of off-site land to be
approved by Collier County staff as outlined in the
above Findings of Fact; that said corrections be
completed on or before the 1st day of June, 1992
and, if Respondent does not comply with this Order
on or before that date, then and in that event
Respondent is hereby ordered to pay a fine of
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COMMENT :
AMElIDMEIfr
TO MO'l'IOB:
COIBUC1l'l' :
FEBRUARY 27, 1992
$250.00 per day for each violation of the POD per
day per parcel of land for each and every day that
said violation described herein continues past
said date. Failure to comply with the Order
within the specified time will result in the recor-
dation of a lien pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida
Statutes, which may be foreclosed, and
Respondent's property sold to enforce the lien.
Done and Ordered this 27th day of February, 1992.
Seconded by Mr. Pedone.
Mr. Espinar pointed out that the scrub preserves
cannot be restored back to their original state due
to the dominant vegetation requiring hundreds of
years to grow, and thus the request for purchase of
unlike habitat at a ratio of approximately 20-to-1.
Discussion ensued regarding mitigation possibili-
ties.
Chairman Lazarus amended the Motion to reflect that
any agreement contain a stipulation to restore the
area as completely as possible, understandinG it
cannot be totally restored to its original state,
that it be placed into perpetuity as conservation
area and, additionally, there be a reauireaent to
purchase off-site property at whatever ratio is
deeaed proper under the circumstance, and Messrs.
Strain and Pedone accepted the AmendJaeDt.
At Attorney Anderson's request, and after Chairman
Lazarus pointed out the evidentiary record has been
closed and, thus, the following comments are for
discussion purposes only, Jami Ensor, Environmental
Specialist for Turrell & Associates, discussed the
options of possibly revegetating the scrub areas
and buying off-site mitigation in kind on a 3-to-1
ratio, concluding that off-site mitigation is the
more realistic solution. She argued the scrub
areas are within a conservation area and, though
Respondents are not allowed in the area, that
situation may not continue in perpetuity. She
stated Respondents are willing to mitigate on a
20-to-1 ratio off-site.
Discussion ensued regarding Ms. Ensor's proposal of
mitigation.
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Assistant County Attorney Wilson cautioned the
Board that the evidentiary record has been closed
and expressed concern about testimony by Ms. Ensor
at this time.
Discussion ensued regarding the intent of the
Motion made by Mr. Strain.
MOTION:
Made by Mr. Constantine to table the pending Motion
made by Mr. Strain. Seconded by Mr. Strain.
Carried 5/0.
MOTION:
Made by Mr. Constantine to reopen the evidentiary
record. Seconded by Mr. Strain. Carried 5/0
COMMEBT :
In response to Mr. Constantine, Mr. Espinar sum-
marized the history of this project, relating same
was given a permit for a driving range for a period
of seven years.
Jami Ensor was sworn in by Ms. Valcarcel.
MOTION:
Made by Mr. Strain to ratify previous testimony by
Ms. Ensor. Seconded by Mr. Constantine. Carried
5/0.
COIemN"f':
In response to Mr. Pedone, Mr. Espinar verified the
PUD provided for the subject areas being set aside
as conservation areas.
In response to Mr. Strain, Mr. Espinar acknowledged
a plan has been accepted by staff regarding the two
fifty (50) foot buffers and wetland, but no plan
has been accepted for revegetation of the scrub
oaks on-site.
Assistant County Attorney Wilson clarified that,
from a legal point of view, mitigated lands cannot
be used to expand the uses on one's property.
Environmental Inspector Kirby, after being sworn in
by Ms. Valcarcel, advised the subject areas can be
converted into a number of other rare communities,
including a Turkey Oak Scrub area or a Sand Pine
Scrub area.
In reply to Mr. Constantine, Mr. Clark agreed the
Board has the latitude to require that as much on-
site restoration take place as possible with addi-
tional off-site mitigation to occur as well.
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MOTION:
MOTION:
CONIoiJEh.&. S :
ITEM:
COMMENT:
FEBRUARY 27, 1992
Attorney Anderson voiced objection to the admission
of any Affidavits for which a witness is not pre-
sent.
Following discussion regarding the length of time
necessary to develop a mitigation plan and imple-
mentation of same, Mr. Clark suggested 45 days be
allowed to develop an agreeable mitigation plan,
with said plan to be implemented within 90 days,
and it was the consensus that the suggested time
frame was acceptable.
Consensus was to close the evidentiary record.
***
Recess: 11:16 A.M. - Reconvened: 11:29 A.M.
***
Made by Mr. Strain to address Section 1 of the
Order of the Board bv leaving intact in said
Section the items concerning the sod and asphalted
concrete from the prior tabled Motion, changing
It.. A, which discusses the preserve areas and the
two fifty (50) foot buffers, to reflect that
Respondent will restore the two fifty (50) foot
buffers and will restore to the maximum extent
possible the xeric scrub area known as the preserve
area under a plan satisfactory to County Staff,
such plan to be agreed upon by County Staff .on or
before 3une 1, 1992 and include ele-.nts of off-
site mitigation satisfactory to staff. Seconded by
Mr. Pedone. Carried 5/0.
Assistant County Attorney Wilson requested she be
given Mr. Strain's notes to insure the exact
wording of the Motion, and Mr. Strain voluntarily
submitted his notes to counsel (copy not provided
for the record).
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New Business
Amended Order for Aspen Lake Associates to be
signed by Chairman
Assistant County Attorney Wilson identified the
pleading before this Board as a Second Amended
Stipulated Order in the Board of County
Commissioners vs. Aspen Lakes Associates case, CEB
#91-006, concluding same is necessary to bring clo-
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sure on this matter. She relayed staff's recommen-
dation for acceptance of the terms of said Order
and verified she finds it legally sufficient.
MOTION:
Made by Mr. Strain to approve the Amended Order for
Aspen Lakes Associates. Seconded by Mr. Pedone.
Carried 5/0.
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ITEM:
COMMENT:
Old Business
Mr. Constantine questioned the status of the letter
directed to be forwarded to Mr. Williams.
Assistant County Attorney Wilson pointed out that
Mr. Williams! term has expired without his applying
for reappointment. She explained that she could
not send the letter in question based solely on the
direction of this Board as it also must be approved
by the Board of County Commissioners.
Brief discussion ensued regarding absenteeism.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
by Order of the Chair.
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY
Monte Lazarus, Chairman
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