EAC Minutes 05/02/2012May 2, 2012
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
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Naples, Florida, May 2, 2012 SUN U 6 joie
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Environmental Advisory
Council, in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein,
met on this date at 9:00 A.M. in REGULAR SESSION at Administrative
Building "F," 3rd Floor, Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida
with the following members present:
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CHAIRMAN: Dr. Judith Hushon
VICE CHAIRMAN: Andrew Dickman
Michael V. Sorrell
David Bishof
Gina Downs
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ALSO PRESENT: Heidi Cicko, Assistant County Attorney :$&W3
Summer Araque, Sr. Environmentalist Specialist
Chris D'Arco, Environmental Specialist
Stephen Lenberger, Sr. Environmental Specialist
Caroline Cilek, Sr. Planner
Fred Reischl, Sr. Planner
Ray Bellows, Zoning Manager
Robert Tweedie, Marco Island Executive Airport Manager
DateComes: Jerry Kurtz, Stormwater and Environmental Planning Manager
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I. Call to Order
Chairman Hushon called the meeting to order at 9:OOAM.
II. Roll Call
Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
III. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Dickman moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Sorrell. Carried
unanimously 3 -0.
IV. Approval of the April 4, 2012 meeting minutes
Chairman Hushon f moved to approve the minutes of the April 4, 2012 meeting subject
to the following change:
• Page 5, paragraph 5, line to from "...apply to a lot by lot..." to "...apply on a
lot by lot..."
Second by Ms. Downs. Carried unanimously 5 - 0.
V. Upcoming Environmental Advisory Council Absences
Mr. Sorrell may be absent for the July meeting.
VI. Land Use Petitions
A. Marco Island Executive Airport Expansion Special Treatment Permit
ST — PL- 2012 -0900
Section 26, Township 51, Range 26
All person testifying were sworn in
Chris D'Arco, Environmental Specialist presented the application noting:
• The item is a request by the Collier County Airport Authority for an "after the
fact" approval of County permits for the construction of a taxiway and related
facilities.
• Staff was directed by the Board of County Commissioners to bring the
<' application forward upon a determination by the Clerk of Courts the area of
construction facilities is not subject the proper zoning requirements.
r;c . • The Authority has submitted the necessary County development applications
and obtained the permits as required from the South Florida Water
Management District and the US Army Corps of Engineers.
• Staff recommends approval of the application with no stipulations for
approval.
Council discussion occurred noting the area in question is subject to a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) dated September 11, 2001 between Collier County Airport
Authority and several other parties. Concern was expressed some of the conditions of
the MOU have not been met including compliance with the requirements outlined in
#2 (development of an approved Vegetation Management Program and #5 (proper
execution of a Conservation Easement for a portion of the property).
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Additionally, all parties participating in the agreement have not been notified of the
request. This may restrict their ability to provide comments as necessary.
Heidi Cicko, Assistant County Attorney noted the development area was
previously approved by the parties and notification of a request for the related
construction permits is not required.
Speaker
Nicole Johnson, Conservancy of Southwest Florida addressed the Council noting
she was not with the Conservancy at the time the MOU was executed, however
understands the MOU was developed to preserve the most environmentally sensitive
lands. A "recorded" copy of the Conservation Easement cannot be located and
recommends the conditions of the MOU be satisfied and the project/application be
allowed to move forward.
Chris D'Arco reported the parties agree to fulfill the requirements of the MOU as a
condition of approval.
Chairman Hushon moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners
approve the Marco Island Executive Airport Expansion Special Treatment Permit —
ST -PL- 2012 -0900 subject to the following conditions:
1. The Conservation Easement (required in #S of the September 11, 2011 MOU)
and Vegetation Management Program (required in #2 of the September 11,
2011 MOU) be prepared within 3 months and adopted/approved within 6
months (of issuance of the permit).
2. Upon development of a draft "Vegetation Management Program," the
necessary parties begin operating under the auspices of the proposed Program.
3. Said Conservation Easement to be "recorded. "
Second by Ms. Downs.
Further discussion occurred on proposed conditions of approval.
Ms. Downs withdrew her second of the motion.
Chairman Hushon moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners
approve the Marco Island Executive Airport Expansion Special Treatment Permit —
ST -PL- 2012 -0900 subject to the following conditions:
1. The Conservation Easement (required in #S of the September 11, 2011 MOU)
and Vegetation Management Program (required in #2 of the September 11,
2011 MOU) be prepared within 3 months and adopted/approved within 6
months (of issuance of the permit).
2. Upon development of a draft "Vegetation Management Program," the
necessary parties begin operating under the auspices of the proposed Program.
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3. Said Conservation Easement to be "recorded. "
4. All signatories or their successors (The Conservancy of Southwest Florida, The
National Audubon Society, The Florida Audubon Society, The Environmental
Defense Fund, Izaak Walton League - Florida Division, The Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, The South Florida Water
Management District, The Florida Department of Community Affairs, The
Deltona Corporation and Collier County) to be notified of the process (for
developing the Vegetation Management Program) and given an opportunity to
participate in an information /agreement meeting.
Second by Mr. Sorrell. Carried unanimously S — 0.
VII. New Business
None
Break: 10:1 Oam
Reconvened: 10: 20am
VIII. Old Business
A. Surface Water Management Business Plan Update — Jerry Kurtz
The Council viewed the Slideshow "Collier County Regional Water Resource
Priority Projects" dated April 27, 2012 which outlined the parameters of prioritized
projects identified during development of the Watershed Management Plan.
B. Land Development Code Amendments
Caroline Cilek, Sr. Planner, presented the proposed Amendment.
LDC SECTION(S): 2.01.03 Essential Services
CHANGE: The proposed amendment amends subsection 2.01.03.13 to allow aviation
related uses as approved in the September 11, 2001 Memorandum of Understanding
between the Collier County Airport Authority and the Environmental Intervener
Signatories to the Deltona Settlement Agreement (July 20, 1982), including The
Conservancy of Southwest Florida, the National Audubon Society, the Florida
Audubon Society, the Environmental Defense Fund, the Izaak Walton League,
Florida Division, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the South
Florida Water Management District, the Florida Department of Community Affairs,
The Deltona Corporation, and Collier County.
REASON: This LDC amendment is intended to clarify that aviation related uses are
permitted as an essential service on the portion of the Marco Island Airport
development footprint that is zoned Conservation. The change will make the zoning
consistent with the Airport Master Plan adopted by the Collier County Growth
Management Plan per Policy 11.1 of the Transportation Element.
Ms. Downs moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the
proposed Amendment. Second by Mr. Dickman.
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Council discussion occurred noting it may be prudent to identify the Marco Island
Executive Airport as the subject of the Amendment as necessary.
Ms. Downs move to amend the original motion to recommend the Board of County
Commissioners adopt the proposed Amendment subject to the following conditions:
1. Revise the language in Section 2 01.03.B.f to read "Marco Island Executive
Airport aviation related uses as approved in the September 11, 2001
Memorandum of Understanding between the Collier County Airport Authority
and the Intervenor Signatories to The Deltona Settlement Agreement (July 20,
1982), including The Conservancy of Southwest Florida, The National
Audubon Society, The Florida Audubon Society, The Environmental Defense
Fund, Izaak Walton League, Florida Division, The Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, The South Florida Water Management District,
The Florida Department of Community Affairs, The Deltona Corporation, and
Collier County. "
Second by Mr. Dickman. Carried unanimously S — 0.
C. Update members on projects
Summer Araque reported:
• The Bayshore Cultural and Performing Arts Center application was approved
by the Board of County Commissioners absent of the conditions proposed by
the EAC.
The permit fees collected by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission for Gopher Tortoise relocation is disbursed into a land
acquisition fund utilized to fund goals of the Gopher Tortoise Management
Plan.
IX. Council Member Comments
None
X. Staff Comments
None
XI. Public Comments
Dianne Rhodes, Naples Network for Climate Action addressed the Council and
provided "white papers" on the issue of climate change and a rise in sea level. The
papers outline growing concerns on the economic impacts for Florida coastal
communities as result of the environmental change. She recommends the County begin
to develop the necessary responses to address future conditions that may occur due to the
phenomenon.
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned
by the order of the Chair at 11:17 AM.
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COLLIER COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY
COUNCIL
6h irman, Dr. Judith Hushon
These Minutes were approved by the Board/Chairman on L ,
as presented , or as amended
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