BCC Minutes 11/12/1991 R Naples, Florida, November 12, 1991
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Board of County Commissioners in
and fo~ the County of Collier, alnd also acting as the Board of Zoning
Appeals and as the governing boacd(s) of such special districts as
have been created according to 1;~w and having conducted business
herein, met on this date at 9:00 A.M. ~[n REGULAR SESSION in 3uilding
"F" of the Government CompleK, East Naples, Florida, with th,~
following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Patricia Anne Goodnight
VICE-CHAIRMAN: Michael J. Volpe
Richard S. $hanahan
Max A. Hasse, Jr.
Burr L. Saunders
ALSO PRESENT: James C. Giles, Cl~rk; 3ohn Yonkosky, Finance
Dtx'ectoz'; Debby Farris, Anne'tte Guev]n, Ellie Hoffman and Wanda
A~'ri~;hi, Deputy Clerks; Nell Dotrill, County Manager; 3ennifer Pike
and Tom O1]iff, Assistants to the County Managent; Ken Cuy[]er, County
Attorney; George Archibald, Transportation Services Administrator;
Martha Skinner, Social Services Director; Bob B[Ianchard, Growth
Plann~n{; Director: Bob Mulhe~-e anJ Ron Nino, Planners; Lec Ochs,
Administrative Services Administrator; 3elf Walker, RJsk Management
Director; Fred Bloetscher, Assistant Utilities Administrator; Tim
Glemons, Wastewater Dlrector: Thomas Kuck, Transportation Capital
Pz'o~ects Manager; Ron Cook, Utili'ries Finance Dfrector; Sue Filson,
Administ~ative Assistant to ~[he Board; and Deputy Byron Toml~nson,
Sher~ff's Office.
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A(]'~]ID& - AI~:~ROV~D kT]:TH CHANGRS
November 12, 1991
Following discussion, and after Attorney Donald Pickworth, repre-
senting the owners and developers of Coastland Center, distributed
copies of the Board of County Commissioners Agenda of October 22,
1992, wherein it lists Item #12B5 (Petition PUD-84-25(1) regarding
Pine Air Lakes PUD) as being cont:.nued to the meeting of Noveraber 26,
1991, and after Attorney George Varnadoe distributed an item alleged
to be an Affidavit of Publication regarding the item being advertised
on October 23, 1991 (copy not provided for the record), Coll~i(lsioner
Volpe moved, seconded by Commissioner Hasse and carried unau-tx~ously,
that Items ~12B1, #12B2, #12C5, and #12C? re Pine Air Lakes be con-
tinumd to the meeting of November 26, 1991.
Commissioner Volpe generated discussion regarding Item #12C9
regarding the Development Agreement between the County and Mr. J. D.
Nicewonder.
Co~llalonsr SI',.ax~.han mov,~d, ~econded by Co~,nisstoner Hassle and
¢~Fled 4/1 (Commissioner Vol].)e ol~posed) that the agenda be approved,
w~th the following additional chaz~ges:
1. Item #8(D) (2) added .- Recommendation to approve and execute
the notice of prom is,: to pay and agreem~nt to extend payment
of sewer impact fees for Pinebrook Naples Limited
Partnership. (Countl! Manager's request).
2. Item #8(D)(3) added -- Recommendation to approve and ~:xecute
the notice of promise to pay and agreement to extend payment
of sewer impact fees for R.0.P., Inc. (County ManageI''s
request ) .
3. Move Item 816(H)(1) -.o #~(H)(2) - Recommendation for approval
of a Budget Amendmenl fo~' Fund 159, Marco Island Beach
Renourlshment MSTU. (Commissioner Shanahan).
4. Item #13(B) (4) continued to November 26, 1991 - Petition
PU-90-31 requesting Provisional Use "b" of the Recreation
Open Space Zoning Di:~trtc:t for a public boat ramp on that
portion of the Conklin's Point Subdivision under County
ownership in Section 17, Township 48 South, Range 25 East.
Item ~3B
CONSENT A~ENDA - APPROVED AND/OR Z~OPTED
T~ ~tton for approval of the. Consent Agenda is noted under Item
#16.
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~ SKI~VICE AWARDS - P]~ESENTED
November 12, 1991
Commissioner Shanahah congratulated the following Collier County
employee and presented her service award:
Polly H. Currte, Social Services - 10 years
~ &MENDI4ENT$ 91-486/487; 91-449/450; 91-452/456; 91-460/463;
91-472/482; 91-444; 91-459; 91-455/469: 92-14; 92-20; 92-15; &ND
92-22/28 - ADOPTED
Finance Director Yonkosky reported there are thirty-six Budget
Amendments listed today, thirty-one of which deal with cleanup for
1991 and five of which deal with 1992.
Commissioner Haeee moved, seconded by Commissioner Sh~mahan and
cmx'rte4 unanimously, that Budget Amendatents 91-486/487; 91[-449/450;
91-482/456; 91-460/463; 91-4,72/482; 91-.444; 91-459; 91-465/469; 92-14;
92-20; 92-15; and 92-22/23 t. adopted.
BUDGET &MENDIKENT R~SOLOTION 91-3,; - ADOPTED
Coniaaloner Hasse moved, seconded by Commtealoner Sh~m~an and
C~Fied ~rianimousl¥, that Budget Amenctment Resolution 91-i~4 ~
adopted.
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ADDITIONan FISCAL YEAR ENDING 9/30/91 BUDGET A~E~S - ~PRO~D
F~nance Director Yonkosky explained that these Budge~ Amendments
Fe~e BoaFd action to become effective. He pointed out that a ]Jst
of the Budget Amendments and appropriate cost centers as well as a
bF~ef explanation is l~sted on the second page of the Executive
Sugary. He ver]fied that adoption of these Budget Amendments will
have no effect on the adopted budgeted carry forward. He reiterated
that the recommendation is f~r approval.
Co~stoner H~se moved, se.~onded by Co~:~stoner Sanders ~d
c~r~ ~i~ly, to approve the additional f~scal year ending
9/30/91 ~dget ~en~ents.
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BUDgeT AI~I~K~TS P,~ALt-OCAT:£Na IONDS BY PROJECTS FOR FY 91/92 -
Transportation Project I~anagement Director Kuck explained that in
follow-up to Board action o,~ November 5th, Transportation Services is
reallocating available revenues by activities, Including right-of-way
acquisition, design permittl. ng, construction, and miscellaneous pro-
JeCteo He concluded that the reallocated tran.-~portatton services FY
91/9~ budget spreadsheet identifies each of the funds, lnclud~ng the
FY 90/91 carry-over and the 91/92 p~oJected revenue. He stated the
Information contained on the spreadsheet establishes tndlvtdua]
p~o~ect accounting budgets, identifies phases of projects to be under-
taken by which fund du~tng the year, and allocates fund~ for the
following special projects: btk~ paths, surfacing, construction,
stgnallzatton, and numerous small[ projects current]y underway.
In response to Commissioner Hasse, Mr. Kuck stated that of the
~e~t~ed $27,000,000, there Is approximately $25,000,000 cure-early
available. He explained that should funds not come in FY 91/92 as
anticipated, tt will result .In a delay of completion of certain
aspects of the projects.
~~o~r S~~ ~red, seconded ~ Commissioner Hams,e ~d
c~rt~ ~t~ly, to apprl~ve the Budget ~eni~ents retalloca'tlng
~ ~ ~oJects for ~ 91/92.
It~ ~8B2
~~TATION SERVICES' PRO~SED 5-10 ~ W0~: PROG~I - ACCXPTED
~ ~~D
Transportation Services ~,dministrat:or Archibald announced that the
plan is based upon the reven~es Just approved by the Boar. d of County
Gommisstoners and the allocations of same by project and by phases
within each and every project. H,.~ stated the 5 year reF.o~t it~elf is
laid out identical to the prior y,~ar's report. He remark,;d that the
plan is consistent with the AUIR ]~ecently approved by the Board of
County Commissioners as well as the ClE.
In response to Commissioner Shanahan, Mr. Archibald explained that
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pro,ram needs are still In tile netghbcrhood of $150,000,000 and reve-
nues are still in the neighborhood of $75,000,000. He reminded
everyone that staff was directed to look at the system and attempt to
adjust the Impact fee. He vl:rtfled that staff, working in conjunction
with the consultant, Tindale. Oliver and Associates, Inc., accountants
and attorneys, have developed a whole series of different impact fee
schedules based upon different conditi. ons and cr'iterla. He reflected
that the consultant is addressing the system analysis. He concluded
that program needs vary with growth rate, that elimination of some
of the projects will result in not only an increase in the revenue
picttire but also the gap between the needs, and revenue will hopefully
be reduced, which In turn reduces the need for the assessment
district.
In reply to Commissioner Shanahah, Mr. Archibald stated staff is
addressing the County's current deficiency through use of the County
Gas Tax. He concluded that Gas Taxes are addressing somt: of the
current needs as Impact Fees can only be used for growth related needs
and, therefore, the County's future growth needs will be addressed
throu[lh a combination of tmpi~ct fees and assessment fees of ~.~ome
kind.
In answer to Commlsslone]' Sha, nahan, Mr. Archibald stated that, as
outlined in the AUIR preytoughly approved, staff is dealing with road-
ways which are expected to b~: deficient in the upcoming years. He
advised that those projects currently underway, from the standpoint of
~;etting under construction in 1992, will address the majority of the
County road deficiencies. H~: commented that the State is also in the
process of revising its 5 Yei~r Plan. He explained that, as the FDOT
(Florida Department of Transportation) plugs it.~ dollars into their
work plan for some of the Cottnty's deficiencies, It reduces the
Gounty's deficit, and the problem then becomes one of being able to
accompltsk the projects within the Growth Management window. He
related that, in order to do so, it is necessary to either have the
projects tI:to the constructJcn phase or have ability to approach DCA
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with a systems approach rather than a 1fnk approach.
In response to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Archibald reported that the
latersection of Airport Road and Pine Ridge Road is part of a design
concept staff is reviewing and involves proceeding with the design to
improve all four legs of the intersection.
In reply to Commissioner VolDe inquiring as to the #1 priorities
for this fiscal year, Mr. Arc'htbald responded with Immokalee Road,
Airport Road, Radio Road, which is under construction, and Pine Ridge
Road.
Com~tsatoner Shanahah ~oved, aaconded by Couaiasioner lia,~se, to
approve and accept the Transport~ttton Services' Proposed 5-10 Year
Work
Linda Lawson, representing The Collier Building Industry
Association, observed that Phase I Tindale 01ive~ cost was included as
a prior expenditure of $175,0)O and questioned whether '~he Phase II
cost should be considered at this time.
Mr. Archibald answered th;mt the four party contract, which repre-
sents the $175,000, will come in ~ay under that amount. He explained
that the Phase I study does not include the effol:t to establish an
assessment roll and will be b;.~ougist back to the Board of Countt
Commissioners.
In answer to Ms. Lawson, Mr. Archibald stated that questions
regardinG; the assessment roll will be addressed by the Board of County
Commissioners when staff make~ its presentation. He added tha~: the
fundtag for same is shown in
In reply to Ms. Lawson's inquiry regarding Phase II, Comm].ssioner
Volpe stated there is now a q~.estJ.on about whether there will be a
need to procegd with Phase II based upon the recent analysis performed
by staff th;lt 9uggests perhap~ the. anticipated shortfall may not be as
great as aDttcipated.
Responding to Ms. Lawson, Mr. Archibald reiterated that one ache-
dills addfeasted by staff appro~imately doubles impact fees and is drt-
'van prlmarily by basic impact fee data to Include lane all,; costs,
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trip distance and credit faciors. He explained that reviewing the
roadway system In terms of cl,pacity and basing Impact fees on a
saturation of 70~ rather tha~; lO0~ results in a much higher fee sche-
dule. He verified this is platt of the package staff is currently
putting together for presentation to the Board of County
Commissioners.
In response to Ms. Lawsor~, Mr. Archibald stated that the AUIR
(Arlilua] Update and Inventory of Road System) identifies which roads
are currently deficient and ~,htch road!~ will be deficient in what
year, based upon a growth rate. He concluded that the AUIR comes
close to combining four repol'ts into one document as it ,:/early shows
the level of service, the d¢]lars for not only ~he project but over
time, which projects will be constructed in the five year time frame,
which projects will be destgr.ed, and wblch projects staff will acquire
rights-of-way for.
Ms. Lawson raised the isfue of accountability on existing defi-
ciencies being paid for with funds other than impact fees. She
requested that her association and any consultants they solicit to
review this area have sufficient time for such review.
~ap~ #2
In response to Ms. Lawson, Co~.mtsstoner Volpe pointed out that the
longer she or her organtzattcn wish to delay this matter, the more
problem the Board of County Commissioners will have tn meeting its
budget commitments.
Ms. La~,son countered that nothing substantial has been uncovered
In the work pgrformed by Tindale, Oliver and Associates, Inc. so far,
and she is thetafore, concerned there will not be sufficient time for
review by her orjanizatton prior to enactment of the Ordinance.
Mr. Archibald stated that, with the approval of the offices of the
~ounty [4anager and County Attorney, his staff will provide a draft as
early as possible to whosoever wishes to review same.
Coml!ltssioner Saunders interjected that if the draft is available,
it can be Identified as such and p~ovlded to the public.
Upon call for the question, tht motion carried unanimously.
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Xte~OD1
CHA~G~ OItDER NO. · RE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH; D. N. HI(tGINS, INC.
FOR ~ COU1TTY R~GIONAL WAI;TEWATER FACILITIES, PHASE I, COI~II~ACT NO.
4, MA~ER PUM1~ STATIONS, IN ~ AMOUNT OF $182,165.12, AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR UTILITIES I~LMINISTRATOR TO EXI:CUTE SAME - APPROVED
Wastewater Director Clem(,ns explained that the purpose of the
Ghange Order is to purchase ~lnd have installed submersible mixers in
The wet wells of the master pump stations, which are a part of this
contract. He verified that project engineers have done a life cycle
cost allalysis of the units a;ld the mechanical cleaning associated with
them against the current method of manually cleaning these wet wells,
and have determined there is a savings on both labor and chemicals by
l~sing the submersible mixers. He relayed staff's recommendation for
approval of the Change Order and authorization for the Utilities
Administrator to execute sam.~.
In response to Commtssto~er Shanaban, Mr. C~iemons related that
approximately 35~ of the Change Order co:~t will be refunded through
the EPA Grant.
C4~l~iol~er Sh~nah~n ~o~d, seconded by Commissioner Hasee and
C~ZTted ~ni~ou~ly, to appr¢.ve Change Order No. · to the construction
contract with D. N. Higgins, Inc. for th~ South County Regional
W~t~ter Facilities, Phase I, Contract No. 4, Naster Pump Stations,
in the ~ount of $182,165.12 and authort:=e the Utilities A~iainiatrator
Item ~D2
~X~C~TION 01~ ~OTICE OF PROMIS ~ TO PAY A~,0 AGREEmeNT TO EXT]~RD PAYMENT
O~ $~ IM~A~T F~ES FOR PINK,ROOK NAPLE:~ LIMITED PARTNERSHIP -
This tta~, wa~J discussed i] conjunction with Item #8D3.
Assistant Utilities Administrator Bloetscher explained that the
development is looking at fln.~s by the County of $150 per day. He
confirmed that the only thing needing to be done is for the Impact Fee
Agreement to be approved. He expcunded that thence items were pulled
from the Consent Agenda at la,~t week's meeting of the Board o~ County
Commissioners ,due to an error contained in the E;{ecutive Summary, said
November 12, 1991
errors having now been corre,:ted.
In response to Commissloller Volpe, Utilttte~ Finance Director Cook
identified the location of tile proJecti~. He vel'ifted thl~ is a
deferral of the impact fee c{~11ecttons for the r~ext seven years with
monthly installments to be p~Ltd to the Utility D/v/sion.
O~tmsloller Sh~nahan mo~,ed, seconded by Colu~tsstoner Hasse and
¢m~Ti~ una~li~onsly, to appr¢~ve the Notice of Promise to Pay and
A~~t to ][x~mnd Payment ¢~f Sewer I=pact Fees~ for Pinebrook Nap/es
r-iHit~ l~l'tl~rmhtp and auth~,rize the execution of sa~e.
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~O~ OY NOTICE OF PROMISE TO PAY AND AGRE~MXNT TO EXT~I~D PAYM~J~T
OF ~ ~qPACT 1~$ FOR R.C.P., INC., OWNING AND OPERATING RIVER OAKS
This Item was discussed in conjunction with Item #8D2.
Com~ssionsr Shanaban moved, seconded by CoHtsstoner Hassle and
cma~r~d u~mn~mously, ~o approve '~he No~ce of Promise ~o Pmy
A~t to ~tend Pm~ent of S~e~ Im~c~ Fees fo~ R.O.P.,
Inc,, ~ng ~d o~ra~ng R~ver O~s Condo, ~d authorize ~h~ exe~-
~of ~.
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November ~2, 199!
FLEXlBL~ B~NEFITS PREMIUM C0]IVERSION P~N OUTLINE, (125 CAFETZRIA
PLI~I) ~~ P~ DESCRI~ION ~) BR0~R 0F RKCO~ LKTTER N~ING
~LI~ ~O~ INS~CK SERVI(~KS A~ S~ - APPRO~D
Administrative Services ,%dmtn~strator Ochs stated that Section 125
of the Internal Revenue Serv,ice Code allows employees to purchase cer-
tain clualtfled benefits with pre-l:ax dollars, thereby reducin!~ the
~ndividual's federal income ~:ax and social security tax liability
while simultaneously reducin{l the eraplayer's FICA contribution. He
related tha~ the premium con~,ersion portion of the program is sche-
duled to begin January 1, 1992. He advised that benefits to be
offered under this program al'e detailed in the Executive Summary. He
distributed a one page handout entitled "Collier County Flexible
Benefits Plan".
Risk Management Director Walker exp]alned it is staff's goal to:
allow employees to pay less in income and social security taxes;
increase their take-home pay; reduce the County's social security
contribution; broaden the choice c.f benefits to employees; and to
offer these benefits without cost to the County. He related that,
based upon current enrollments in terms of dental and group health, it
is estimated that next year the County can save approximately $70,000
by Implementation of this plan, without increased cost to the County.
He emphasized these are voluntary benefits.
In response to Commissioner Hasse, Mr. Walker related The County
,toes ~ot have the resources in-house to determine the markets for
these various coverages.
Mr. Walker stated the amount saved in income and social security
taxes is a permanent savings as employees will never be asked to pay
these monies back to the government.
In reply to Commissioner Saunders' Inquiry regardtug the five ele-
;ments of concern contained in the Finance Director's Report, Mr. Ochs
.~xplatned that the first item deals with the question of the Eroker of
Record Agreement and, as there is no cost to the County in the first
phase of the program, staff did not put together a formal agreement
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but added one could be prepared.
In response to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Ochs explained that the
Coqant¥'s self-insurance program is administered by First Benefits Inc.
of Florida, a Miami company. He stated that Phase II is called
"Flexible Spending Accounts', is currently being analyzed by staff
for preaent~kion to the Board of County Commissioners in early summer,
and wtl! involve some administration costs should the County contract
for administration services. He added that the option would be to
attempt to administer it interna].ly at no additional cost.
Regarding Point 2 of Finance Director Yonkosky's report, Mr. Ochs
explained that for existing benefits, the Group Medical Benefit and
the Dental Program are already placed, and the Broker of Record will
not benefit in anyway through commissions on these two facets of the
~rogram.
Finance Director Yonkosky conf~rmed that he and Mr. Ochs did
discuss Point #2. He relayed his belief that there is a possibility
of get~tng additional dependent health room rate coverage. He
questioned whether this is the equivalent of the depenJent health
tion of coverage, to which Mr. Ochs an~wered in the negative.
Mr. Ochs acknowledged that coverage is available ~o those indivi-
duals wanting to provide additions/ cash benefit durinG hospitaliza-
~ion. Me added that this is separate from the County's medical
program.
In response to Comm/sstoner Vo]pe, Mr. Ochs pointed out that
Workers Compensation only covers one for an injury ocourring durinG
the course of one's employment, while disability can be off the Job as
well.
Ooamsaiseioner Shanahen moved, seconded by Commissioner Hesse, to
~ the propoeed flexible benefits premtu~ conversion plam
ont~, ~ary plan description, and Broker of Record letter, based
upon z~olving the issues dtecuss,ed today.
Commissioner Volpe questioned the possibilities of participation
tn the plan by the Shertff's Department and School Board.
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Mr. Ochs reported that the School Board already has a cafeteria
benefit plan In place.
Byron Tomlinson of the Sheriff's Office stated that his depart-
ment is reviewing several plans, with a decision to be made and a cafe-
teria plan in place by January, 1992.
~ c~11 for the question, motion carried unanimously.
es~ [%e~me~¶: 11:00 A.M. - Reconvened: 11:20 A.M. at which time
De~ut'f Clerk Guev~n repL,ced Deputy Clerk Farris
ADDITION
HEALTH~NOREF~.CE AWARD FROM DAVi[D LA~][ENCE CENTER TO GU~' CARLTON AND
TAX CO~J~ECTOR OFFICE - PRESENTED
David Pfaff, President of the David Lawrence Center Board, pre-
sented its first Healthy Workplace Award to Collier County Tax
Collector Guy Carlton. He said the healthy workplace concept salutes
org~lzations with active program%s in four of six categories which
identify a healthy workplace. He congratulated Mr. Carlton on behalf
of the David Lawrence Center, addling his belief that his leadership
will prompt healthier workplaces to be encoura~]ed throughout Collier
County.
CO~ PILO'~ POSITION TO BE CO~FFERTED INTO A REGULAR PART-TIME
~ POSITION AT ~ ~DITION~ COST OF $7~115.64 FOR ~ 92
Jay Reardon, Emergency Services Administrator, explained that due
to recent activity and concerns from State and federal auditors, a
~est~on arose regarding whether the contract p~lot position can be
considered an ~ndependent contractor rs. a part-time employee. He
sa~d during discussions w~th the County Attorney's 0fflce and the
County's Finance Director, it was decided to bring the issue to the
Board of County Commiss~oners for direction. He communicated there is
~rFently $16,900 budgeted in the helicopter's budget to pay for a
contractor type pilot position. He stated that position covers the
open areas when the County's other' two full-time career pilots are off
for s~ck leave or vacation, as well as functioning as the primary
n~ht pilot. He remarked if that individual is left as an independent
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contractor, an auditor might interpret him as a part-time employee at
which time the County could encu]aber up to an additional $100000 in
liability, paying for back salar.tes, various insurances, retirement
contributions, etc. He indicated if the pilot is reclasstfi,~d as a
part-time employee, therefore avoidin9 any discrepancy in the audit,
it would cost an additional $7,115.64 to pay for a part-time
employee's position at the salary range of $16,900.
In response to Commissioner Hasse, Mr. Reardon stated seFvice
demand and medical evacuation fl:~ghts have both increased by 30~
during FY 1991. He stated there is a need for another full-tlme posi-
tion, however, due to budget constraints, he is maintaining The
contract part-time position.
In answer to Commissioner Sallnders, Assistant County Attorney
Raidire Manaltch stated his legal advice is to convert the contract
pilot Into a part-time employee position.
Gottnty Manager Derrill advised, in response to Commissioner Volpe,
that the part-time employee will be paid only for those hours he works
or is required to be on standby.
John Keschl asked how far from the helicopter hangar does the
pilot live? Mr. Reardon stated 'the County requires a.]l pilots to live
within 10 minutes driving time from the Naples Airport.
Mr. Kegchl stated in an extreme emergency 10 minutes is very cri-
tical. He suggested when pilots are on standby, they be at the air-
port.
Commissioner Volpe asked if the possibility exists to share an
employee with the Mosqulto Control District7
Mr. Reardon indicated he wtl[L prepare a report for the Board that
covers these Issues.
~tssioner Shanahen moved, seconded by Commissioner Salmders and
oma-~lg~ni~ou~ly, to direct Staff to convert the contract pilot
into · ~lar pmrt-tt~e e~ployee posttton at an additional cost of
$?,11[.~4 for FY 1992.
~DDITIO~AL TASK TO BE PERFORMED I~Y THE SOLID WASTE CONSUL?AN~, POST,
~D'ELA"F, $CRUR & JERNIGAN, INC. -' APPROVED WITH REPORT DUE BY JANUARY
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Bob Fahey, Solid Waste Director, presented a Staff recommendation
for approval of an additional ta,~k to be performed by the solid waste
consoltaints. He explained the p]?esent contract was approved 1n May,
1991, and during the budget work~hop in August, he was given direction
to analyze if implementation of a Materials Reclamation Facility (MRF)
would allow the County to meet recycling requirements mandated by
1994. He said the work involved will be to examine and include the
various other tasks now being pePformed by some of the vendors at the
landfill, including construction/demolition debris, recyclables
~e¢laimed from mining, yard trash, tires and white goods. He indi-
cated the yard waste is tmportan~ because the County has recently
received a denial from the State for the petition to be exempted from
that reqlllrement. He concluded k.y asking for approval, indicating
monles are available in the Solid Waste Department funds to pay the
$68,065 for the additional tasks.
Con~mtssioner Volpe asked why this function cannot be performed by
employees in the Solid Waste Department7 Mr. Fahey advised at the
present time, there is not adequate Staff to perform the work.
In response to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Fahey stated the con-
sult~nts will evaluate a MRF against a curbside program as one element
of the study. He said they will also look at including the various
other activities currently in existence at the landfill to possibly
fold into the operation of a MRF. He Indicated the hone is to put all
the actlvitie~; together in a single facility which wi21 be more cost
efficient than utilizing separate vendors.
Mr. Fahey indicated the waste recycling goal is div:[ded into two
parts. He said input to the landill] has been reduced by 30%, however
the type of materials being recycled, yard ~;aste and construction/
demolltion debris, can only account for one-half of the material the
Co%Inty is allowed to claim as being recycled. He stated the other 15%
must come from the residential, cDmmercial and high rise waste which
constituted as of last year, a total of 140,000 tons. He said
approximately 48,000 tons of that portion of the wastestream must be
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extracted to meet State requirements. He said the County is not suc-
ceeding with the present program of curbside collection, .indicating
less than 2% of that goal is being contributed. He stated the only
way to me~t the requirements is to treat the entire wastestream, by
collecting it into one truck and separating all the material in a fac-
tory.
Commissioner ShLn&han moved, seconded by Commissioner Hasse, to
~lt~t, ~mt, ~ckley, Sch~ a Je~a~, Inc., who wtll pro~'~de the
~d w~ m m~rt ~ J~ua~ 28, 1992.
Co~lss~oner Saunders asked !f Staff has explored reports and stu-
dies prepared for other commun~ties fo= the same type of facility? He
~nd~ca~ed he Is no~ convlnced that all al/ernati~es have been con-
s~dered before spending this amount of money on an outside consultant.
Co~ssloner Volpe commented he will support the motion
Fahey states there is no alternative, and this is the way the County
needs to go in order to have any hope of meeting the mandates of the
State.
Mr. Fahey stated th~s is the most likely way for the County to
achieve those re~irements.
~ call for the ~est~on, the motion carried 4/[[ (Co~iss~oner
IrOn SSH1
FI~ Pi~ ~R DKSlaN S~VICKS ~ ~OHS~UCTION ADNlNlST~,TION FOR
Tom Conrecode, Office of Capital Projects Management Director,
asked the Board to approve final payment to Odell Associates for their
work on the Health and Public Services Building. He Indicated Staff
is asking the payment be made in Two different ways. He said $45,188
out of liquidated damages will be paid to the architect for costs
incurred associated with delays caused by the general contractor. He
stated the second amount of $34,g92 will be paid from savtng~; derived
from architectural changes made on the project.
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November 12, 1991
~o~oe~or~Jr Shanahah ~ovsd, seconded by Couissioner Hasme and
cal-rted unani~ousl¥, to ~pprove final pm~ent for des~ seduces ~d
~ ~~ ~R ~ 159, ~CO IS~ B~GH ~NO~IS~HT
M.S.T.U. - ~t~ IN ~ ~O~ OF $41r000
Mr. Conrecode p=esented a recommendation for approval of a Budget
~en~ent in Fund 1~9, the Marco Island Beach Renouri~hmen~ M.S.T.U.
He sa~d the acttv~ties consist primaril%' of monitoring and maintenance
:~unct~ons associated w~th the beach renourishment project. He men-
~oned on Au~st 27th, the Board a~pointed the nine-member Marco
Island Beach Renourtshment Advisory Com~ttee ~o prov~e recommen-
dations related to satisfactory performance of a~l the sl~eclal permit
conditions and othe~ activi~ies. He said in order to ~rovide funding
for those act~vities, this ~ransfer of $90,000 in rese~'ves within Fund
159 ~O being proposed by Staff and the Advisory Committee.
Co~ss~oner Shanahah ind~ca~ed ques~ions have been raised by con-
cerned c~t~zens as to the legality of taking money out of Fund 159 and
moving ~t ~nto another M.S.T.U. budgeted area.
The following people objected to ~he transfer of funds, s~ating
beach access should be the priority for use of the funds; the transfer
~1] p~ov~de a very specific benefl~ to beachfront p~operty owners at
~he e~ense of in/and owners; a concern that a beachf~ont committee
dr~v~ng ~he po21cy for expenditure of funds from the lslsnd-w~de
J~.S.T.U.; ~t ~; inappropr~ate to take funds from the
~{.S.T.U. for transfer to ~he beachfront M.S.T.U. that was turned down
by the vo~ers:
~ Brunet Jesse Walton
Oharlotte Westman
Dan Head etated It is appropriate that the public pay to maintain
the ~aches and also have the right to use them. With regard to beach
~ccess, he suggested that a coalition task force be formed to devise a
long r~ge plan regarding the need for access and usage problems.
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November 12, 1991
Ta~e ~S
Commissioner Sh~ ~oved, !~econded by Couimmioner Hesse and
caz~ted ~i~ly, ko ~r~sfer ~4~,000 for ~ach C~Ang fro~ ~d
159 with th~ reminder of f~ds for A~inis~ra~ion, ~lsce~l~eous
~Ac~, Sea ~r~e Noni~oring and ~e Fer~AlAza~ion ~o~al~ing
~49,~ ~o co~ fro~ ~d 318, ~he ~each Renouris~en~ ~nd.
~y Clerk Hoff~ replaced ~ty Clerk Guev~n
lt~10A
~~XON 9~-~8~ ~STING COLLIER CO~'S P~CINCT ~U~ARIES -
Co~issioner Shanahan moved, second,~d by Couiesioner Haeee and
oazTi~ unaniml¥, that Resolution 91-~8 ~ adoptel, adjusting the
~i~ in ~ctn=ts 001, 101, 102, 103, 10~, 109, 110, 111, 115,
118, 1~0, 208, 209, 223 ~d 226.
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November 12, 1991
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FKI"I~O~ A-9:t-6, GEORGE VEGA OF V];GA, BROWN, STANLEY & MJ~:TIN, P.A.
~ PORTOF/NO ASSOCIATB$. REQUESTING AN AD!~INIST"F~TIVE APPEAL
0~ T~ PE~.£NG/ZONIRG DIRECTOR'S DECISION RE RECRKATIONJ~, AREA #5,
VAIID~BTLT SIIRF COLONY - APPEAL DI.q~IED; PLANNING/ZONING D! R~CTOR ' S
DEC~ION UP~['LD
Legal notice having been publ:.shed in the Naples Daily News on
October 27, 1991, as evidenced b~! Affidavit of Publication filed with
the Clerk, public hearing was op~.~ned to consider Petition A-91-6,
filed by Attorney George Vega of Vega, Brown, Stanley & Mart:in, P.A.,
representing Portof/no Assoctate~, requesting an Administrative Appeal
of the Planning/Zoning Director's decision to rescind the SDP, (Site
D~ve~opment Plan) with its RMF-lf zoning for Recreational Area #5,
Vl~derbilt Surf Colony, located it. Tract "A", Baker Car:oll Point.
Community Development Servtce~ Administrator Bruit communicated
that thfs tte~ is an admtl~/strative appeal of the Planning/Zoning
D].rector's decision relative to V.~nderbilt Surf Colony, filed by
Attorney Geor[[e Vega.
Attorney George Vega advised that this matter involves property
located at Ba~:er-Carroll Point, a..=Jacent to Del-Nor Wiggins Park. He
revealed that his client is the Pcrtofino Club. He indicated that his
client, under estoppel, received ..-'~ site development plan and 'went to
work to sell ~,roperty, borrow mon,:'.y, and expend money on engt:neering
fees, based or.. the site developme;~t plan. He affirmed that 331 days
later, hls client was advised tha' the site development plan was
issued in error.
Attorney Vega presented a cha:'t depicting Vanderbilt 5. urf Colony
$ectlons I through V and Recreati,mal Area #5, Indicating that staff
agreed that Pcrtoflno has derelopement rights at 16 units l>er ;acre. ~.{e
noted that the final site plan apl~rova] for the SDP was obtained on
May 4, 1990. He explained that m~,ney was borrowed from the bank, the
property was ~,urchased and contra~:ts were given to 21 peo[,le. He
affirmed that 312 days later, on ][arch 12, 1991, Mr. Baginski advised
that the County was revoking the :!:DP due to an error.
Mr. Vega divulged that the Co'u.nty's vested rights standards state:
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'...some act or omission by the County .... the property owner relying
on good faith has made substantia.t change in his position and
reliance on the change in his position". He revealed that: his client
was not advised for three months ~;hat he had no development rights,
tnlt during that time he moved for~;ard spending money, etc. based on
the County's approvals.
Attorney Vega pointed out thai: In 1978 when this project's prede-
cessor applied for zoning, staff :.ndtcated that the Count'f could not
force him to place recrea'.tonal filciltttes on the land once the zoning
was grailted. He explained that this property was zoned fc, r
"~r~lti-famtly" at 16 units per ac]'e.
Mr. Vega stated that the pred~cessors have gone bankrupt and this
matter has been challenged in cou]'t. He affirmed that 3udge Blackwell
has rifled against the persons coni:esttng the zoning. He I'evealed that
he does not believe that his client is bound by the Master' Plan ini-
tially since it was a phased cond()mintum, and there was an intervening
mortgage foreclosure on the adJac~nt parcel, and therefore,, they are
unable to attack his cltent's pos.~tion.
In response to Commissioner Volpe, Attorney Vega replied that his
client's predecessor did not part:.ctpate in the master pla. nning of
this property, however, he did apply for the rezoning of ~hts parcel
from commercial to multi-family ai~ reflected in Exhibits "A" and "B"
as provided.
County Attorney Cuyler advised that Mr. Vega's position is that
Rec Area #5 is entitled on its owr, to 16 units per acre. He indicated
that staff's position is that the density for this entire project
allocated and the units were spread among those five buildings: three
which are built and two remaining to be built. He explained that the
density that Mr. Vega believes his client is entitled to has already
been allocated to other portions of the property. He repo]?ted that
Attorney Vega's estoppel argument is one of law but is not kased on
Mr. Bagtnskt's Interpretation.
AttolTney Vega called attention to a memo to County Attorney Cuyler
November 12, 1991
from Ron Nino, as reflected in his hand out Exhibit "S", which states:
"...If memory serves me correctfly, it was optnloned that the subject
property stood on its own and because of its RMF-16 zoning, qualified
for 16 units per acre. Bob Mulhere in reviewing this petition
reminded me of the circumgtance~J and the fact that your office was
contacted regarding this sf,~c~fic application. Mulhere further
reminds me that based on a verbal communication from your office that
the subject property was entitled to a development right consistent
with its zoning status, and therefore we accepted and ultimately
approved a site plan ...... We are advising Customer Services not to
issue a buil,~ing permit until such time as this matter is resolved."
He pointed out that the original position of staff was that his client
was entitled to 16 units per acre
Co~m~ssioner Saunders stated ~hat case law is very clear in that
ar~ applicant does not have the r.ight to rely on permits that are
approved or issued improperly.
Cou/%ty Attorney Cuyler decla]'~.d that the Commit, sion need~ to
determine whether the zoning ~nterpretation is correct as to whether
there is density that may or not ke used for this parcel of property;
and secondly, the estoppel argument needs to be addressed.
Attorney Timothy Parry of Ha~'ter, Secrest & Emery, state([ that he
supports Mr. Vega's appeal. He Indicated that he represents Mr.
Robert Kilpat~ick, Trustee and the F~rst National Bank of Bonita
Springs. He explained that the reinstatement of the SDP approval will
not create any excess density prcb~ems In the Vanderbllt Surf Colony
Master Plan project area. He affi~:med that Mr. Baginski's decision ~o
originally grant approval was corr,~ct.
Attorney Parry reiterated the ~equence of events that have
transpired since lg78 relative tc ':he subject property. He pointed
out that Sections I, II and III co~tain 65, 66 and 66 dwelling units
res~ectively, noting that at no title did either of the developers com-
mit the land owned by Pottorino to the condominium project unless and
until all five sections were built by the developer. He communicated
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November 12, 1991
that the contiguous parcels, $ect:.ons IV and V were abandoned by the
second successor developer in 198{i and its lender, The Broadview
Savings and Loan Company cbtain title through foreclosure in 1986. He
noted that that lender never encumbered Rec Area #5 and never obtained
collateral assi?nment of development rights and never required its
borrower to enter into a development agreement with the County as a
condition of the loan for a future assignment of the development
rights affecting Rec Area #5.
Mr. Parry called attention to Page 5 of his memorandum, as pre-
sented, noting that "...under Florida law such an agreement is only
valid for five years unless extended in writing by the parties." He
Indicated that he believes that Resolution Trust Corp., which now owns
Sections IV and V is only limited to RMF-16 zoning units that the
underlying acreage would support, ~htch would res'~lt in the develop-
ment of 96 units.
Mr, Joel Whtttenhall, Vice Pre~tdent, Sun Bank, advised that in
September, 1990, his lending tnstttuttc. n issued and closed on a loan
to Portolimo Associates. He annou%ced that the purpose of that loan
was to purchase the property in qu~sticn. He divulged that a major
portion of the commitment letter w,~s the requirement of receiving a
copy of the final site development plan.. He explained that the ulti-
~mte affects of the land loan was a six month maturity and during that
time, the borrowers were to turn ~eservations Into contracts so that
another lender could consider a de'telopment loan to Portolimo
Associates for the construction of Building "A" which totals 24 units.
Re announced that the final site d,~velopment plan was in plac~ at the
time of closing, and now that site development plan is being
~escinded. He revealed that at th~ ti~.e of closing, the borrowers had
15 ~eservattons out of 24 units and it appeared that this would be a
viable p~oJect for construction fJllanc]ng. He noted that rell. ance on
the final site development plan, a[.lowed Sun Bank to fund the land
loan since the borrowers met the c.(,ndttions in the commitment letter.
He questioned what the lenders ~n Collier County are to do to protect
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November 12, 1991
land loans if they are fearful that development orders that have been
approved will be reversed 3/4's of a year later.
Assistant County Attorney How,~11 addressed the estoppel argument
which contains three elements: good faith reliance; act or omission
of the government and good faith :~eliance on that action; and a detri-
mental change in the person's pos:[tion based on that reliance. She
axlllolallced that staff's position 1~ that the dollar amount expended by
the developers of Portoftno may not constitute detrimental reliance.
She noted that Mr. Vega submitted a cost list amounting to approxima-
tely $102,000. She reported that Portofino did not own the property
until September 7, 1990, and most of the costs occurred before that
time. She Indicated that the dew~loper was notified on March 12, 1991
that the SDP was to be rescinded and there are actually a small amount
of costs that could be included f(,r purposes of detrimental reliance,
noting that excluding $38,000 in (:losing costs, that amount is
$12,000.
Assistant County Attorney Howt.ll explained that when Recreational
Area #5 was rezoned in 1978, the 7.ezontng application stated: "...to
conform with the zoning of the balance of Baker Carroll Point, the
area of the property will be tncl~.ded in the Surf Colony site plan for
density calculations. Uses desirtd which are not permitted by the
present zoned classification: pI'Jvate recreation facilities for the
apartment owners in Vanderbilt Towers I, II and III and future Surf
Colony buildings on the property."
Mrs. Howell stated when the Zonln~! Ordinance was adopted in 1982,
the RM-2 zoning designations were no longer applicable, however, in
1983 when the then owner of Parcels III through V came to the County
to develop the third building, staff gave approval and that developer
constructed the third building in ~ccordance with the previous RM-2
zoning and the previously approved master site plan.
Mrs. Howell advised that staff's Interpretation is that there had
been ~ood faith continuance of coni~truction of this project albeit
there was a gap between 1983 and 1989. She pointed out that the peri-
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November 12, 1991
ttoner stated that the developer never committed since there was no
ownership interest in building out the recreational facilities on the
Rec parcel. She advised that the condo documents state: "...provided
however that the developer does not with tills declaration commit to
the construction of Rec Area #§ and the commitment to construct
Recreation Area #5 is conditioned upon completion of each of the five
sections of Vanderbilt" She reported that the commitment to use that
parcel for recreational purposes was made as part of the rezoning
application, density transfer, approved unified plan of development
and reaffirmed after Ordinance 82-2 was adopted and when the third
building was built.
Assistant County Attorney Howell called attention to the chart as
presented by Attorney Vega, and noted that there are some inac-
curacies. She explained that there is no documentation to support the
entry, "Broadview withdraws petition over density transfer issue,
11-22-89".
In addition, Mrs. Howell noted that Sections I and Ii were built
by Vanderbilt Surf Colony Assoctat,~s and acquired title to Sections I
through V in 1977/78. She reveale¢! that in 1978 and 1980 Sections I
and II were built. She remarked in 1982, WSC Associates bought
Sections III, IV but were unable to complete the pro3ect.
Assistant County Attorney Ho~ell stated that in 1987, Vanderbilt
Surf Colony conveyed the Recreational parce) to Bluebill and they con-
veyed the Rec parcel to Mr. Ktlpatrtck and he conveyed same to
Portof.Inc Associates in September, 1990.
Attorney John Passtdomo, representing Broadview Savings & Loan and
the Re(~olution Trust Corporation, stated that his clients own
Vanderbilt Surf Colony Sections IV and V. He indicated that he will
restrict his comments to the effect of the approved master site plan,
notin~ that he renders no legal opinion with respect to the question
of equitable estoppel, noting that this should be decided by the
Circuit Court.
A~torney Passidomo explained that his client has a substantial
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November 12, 1991
interest in the approved master si':e plan and has been ].oaned close to
$4 million in reliance on that plan. He indicated that the develop-
ment rights on Vanderbilt Surf Colony Sections IV and V are well
established.
Mr. Passidomo urged the Commis:~ion to support staff's deter-
mination and re3ect the challenge ~nd integrity of the Zoning
Ordinance. He stated that he fee]:l that his submittal of exhibits
sttbstarltiates the facts recited as part of staff's presentation and
will provide a general overview of the adoption and historical imple-
mentation of the approved master s.[te plan governing the development
rights at Vanderbilt Surf Colony.
Attorney Passidomo explained that in 1978, Vanderbilt Surf Colony
Rec Areas 4 and 5 were rezoned for the expressed purpose of accommo-
dating recreational facilities. He affirmed that shortly thereafter,
the approved master site plan was adopted and all rights for zoning
evolved f~om that plan.
M~. Passtdomo stated that the i~pproved master site plan provided
for recognition and authorization of a unified plan of development
for a 66 unit 12 story condominium on Sections 1 through [l served by
recreational facilities in Rec Arei~s 4 and 5. He noted that Section I
has sufficient acreage to accommodnte 53 units under RMF-16, however
66 units were built since they wer~ authorized by the approved master
site plan. He indicated that Sect:,on II has sufficient land to accom-
modate 37 condominium units, howewer the County approved a, nd 66 units
were built. He divulged that Sect:.on III has sufficient ]and to
accommodate 48 units, but 66 units were permitted and constructed pur-
mumlit to the master site plan.
Attorney Passtdomo referred to Page 1! of his submittal, noting
that Sections II and III were deve~.oped based upon a transfer of deve-
lopment rights from Rec Areas 4 and 5 and that all residential deve-
lopment wights otherwise en3oyed hi, Rec Areas 4 and 5 have already
been exhausted. In addition, he rc~lated that ignoring the approved
master site plan by applying RMF-16 zoning standards to Rec Area 5
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November 12, 1991
might prevent Collier County from prohibiting development of residen-
tial · rulti-family units on Rec Are.~ 4 under the same RMF-16 zoning
standards even though it, like Rec Area 5, was restricted To
recreational facilities and transferred its development ri~]hts to the
balance of the Vanderbilt Surf Colony development under the Approved
Master Sfte Plan. He reported that ignoring the approved master site
plan by applyinG RMF-I~ zoning standards to Rec Area 5 might render
S~f Colony Sections I, II and III nonconforming since they only have
sufficient land area to accommodate 138 condominium units under RMF-16
development density standards.
Mr. Passidomo reported that in 3une 1982, Broadview loaned
$~,985,000 to the developer of Vanderbilt Surf Colony Sections III, IV
and V, and the loan was based on a~ expressed warranty from the prior
developer that the "Seller warrant~{ that the property is zoned for
ptlrposes of condominium constructi)n for not less than 195 condominium
tinits." He revealed that the President who signed the purchase
agreement on behalf of the corporation was Mr. Donald Corselli and he
is the same developer who was the ~ommon source of title who submitted
the fezone petition, approved master site plan and then submitted the
application for building permits f,)r Sections I and II, implementing
the approved master site plan and taking advantage of the transfer of
development rights.
Assistant County Attorney Howell summarized by citing that staff
believes that the original site pl.~n issued on Rec Area #5 was issued
in error. With regard to the esto[~pel argument, she remarked that
staff feels that there is a possible issue relative to the Good faith
of the Pottorino group after examining the terms of the real property
transactions as each parcel was transferred to different parties and
different companies with the same aames coming up. She stated that if
the dollar amounts on Mr. Vega's list are considered between the time
the Po~tofino Group purchased the property on September 7, 1990 and
before March 29, there is a small window with only $12,000 in expen-
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November 12, 1991
dttures and $38,000 in closing costs.
Attorney Robert Menztes stated that he is representing Surf
Colony l, II and III unit owners and Vanderbilt Surf Colony Recreation
and Maintenance Association that own Recreation No. 4. ae affirmed
that he supports staff's determination and the opinion of County
Attorney Cuyler's office with regard to the master site plan. He
remarked that his clients have 191~ existing units and the RMF-16
zoning would only support 138 units. He noted that there are noncon-
forming uses and if there is damage to his clients exceeding 50% of
the value they may not be able to rebuild. In addition, he indicated
that his clients paid value when lhey purchased their units origi-
nally, noting that part of the value paid was that of Recreation Areas
· and 5.
Attorney Menzies revealed that he is the attorney of record with
respect to the lawsuit and Judge Black~'ell agreed with the defendant's
position and that matter is now being appealed to the Second District
Court of Appeals. He noted that he believes that 3udge B]ackwell's
decision will be overturned.
Attorney Menzles urged the Co~ission to reject Portofino's posi-
tion and to leave in tact Mr. Bagt:aski's determination.
Mr. William Ftnkbtner reiterated many of the remarks made by the
previous speakers. He asked that the County Attorney's opinion be
~pheld with regard to Portoftno's :?equest to develop on Baker Carroll
Point. He axlnounced that in the late 1970's when Vanderbilt Surf
Colony was first beln9 developed, ':he tract of land being proposed as
the site for the 38 unit Pottorino Condominium prolect was originally
set aside by Collier County for the exclusive use of all Surf Colony
owrlers as a recreational unit only and not to be built on at time for
condominiums. He noted when he pu:?chas!~d his condo, he paid for the
right to have this property reserv,~d fol~ that purpose.
Mr. George Keller, President, I;ollier County Civic Federation,
urged the Commission to uphold staff's decision. He revealed when
Broadview foreclosed, they only acquired Sections IV and V but they
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did not acguire the Rec Area which was promised to the people
occupying the entire five sectiont~. He announced that those involved
with Portofino are aware of this and they had a right to this pro-
perty.
Dr. Samuel Cohen advised that he was the first person to purchase
& condominium at Vanderbilt Towerf~ I. He indicated that nany changes
were made after three condominium. were built. He explained that Rec
Areas 4 and 5 were given to the unit o~ners of Surf Colony l~ 2, 8 for
recreational purposes.
Attorney Parry pointed out thnt the only promise given to the unit
owners was that Rec Area #5 was always conditional upon all five pha-
ses bein~ completed by the same o]' successor developer.
Attorney Parry remarked that ~;ections IV and V have nothing to do
with Sections I, II and III and there is to be no sharing of ameni-
ties.
Attorney Parry called attention to :Page 7 of his memorandum,
noting that after development of '~he initial phase, foreclosure
occurred and title was transferred to another developer. He advised
that the County took the position that 'the second developer had no
transferred ~nit status and was h~ld to RMF-15 zoning.
Attorney Passidomo related that the approved master site plan is a
document from which zoning and the allocation of development density
rights were derived and the Growth Mana{;ement Plan recognized same
when it granted a ZRO exemption for this property on the basis of it
being a 'unified plan of development.
There were no other speakers.
Oo~immioner Shanahan moved, second~d by Commission~r Saunders and
cm.t'F~d '=nm~i~ou~ly, to close the Imabli¢: hearing.
~o~mimmioner Saunders moved, seconde~d by Commissioner Hasse and
¢~ri~ ~~¥, to deny Petition A--91-6, and that ~tm~f's re¢om-
· m~d~tim~ b~ uph~ld.
Commissioner Saunders explained that he is not persuaded that all
of the elements of equitable estoppel have been met. He indicated
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November 12, 1991
that it appears that there is record notice of the deficiency of
staff's position of a year ago, and noted that he questions whether it
is legally Justifiable for someonE: to rely on a staff recommendation
that is incorrect in its inception.
~~d: 3:30 P.M. - Reconvened: 3:35 P.M. at ~rhich
Deputy Clerk Arrighi replaced Deputy Clerk Hoffman
Xtmm ~13B3
PETITION 1~-91-18, ~ MUREUX REPR~:SENTING FLORIDA CEI,LULAR RSA,
LTD. PJI~., I~-~STING A PROVISIONAL USE "b' OF SECTION 8.10 (ESSENTIAL
SERVICES) OF THE E-ESTATES ZONING DISTRICT TO ALLOW A COM~flJNICATION
TOMEI~ FOR PROPKRT~ LOCATED 8.5 MI£ES EAST OF INTERSTATE 75, SOUTH OF
II~!OKAL~ ROAD (CR 846) ON PROPER~Y KNC~TR AS THE BIG C0}~SCREW ISLAND
FIRE CONTIrOL AND RESCUE DISTRICT PIREHOUSE NO. 2 - DENIED
Planner Milk stated that the objective of the subject petition is
to obtain a Provisional Use "b" of Section 8.10, Essential Services of
the E-Estates zoning district to allow a communication tower. He
advised that the subject property received a Provisional Use approval
for a fire station on December 23, 1986. He informed that the site is
home to the Big Corkscrew Island Fire Control and Rescue District
Firehouse No. 2, and the surrounding land uses are zoned E-Estates.
He explained that a majority of these properties are undeveloped and
contain 2.5 and 5.0 acres. He poi.~ted out that there are approxima-
tely nine homes exiting along 24th Avenue Northeast. He noted that
located to the east of the fire st~tlon ~s the Randall Boulevard
~enter PUD, which is presently und,~r construction for commercial
related land uses.
Mr. M~lk reported that although staff has received one letter of
opposition to the sub3ect petition, staff feels that the said petition
is consistent with Ordlnance No. 9~-84, Section 13.1d, and is com-
patlble with the surrounding land =.ses, and, therefore, recommends
approval of this petition as did the Planning Commission on October
17, 1991.
Mr. Bruce Anderson, representlng the petitioner, stated that after
hearing from the public, he asked that 'this item be continued in order
to address concerns raised by the citizens. Mr. Anderson pointed out
by reading from the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
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November 12, 1991
meeting of July 30, 1991, that this item be delayed to allow for
further negotiations between Mr. ~eaton and the Big Corkscrew Island
Fire Gontrol and Rescue District .and these directions have been
followed.
In response to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Milk noted that the
Provisional Use is for the communication tower on an E-Estate pro-
perty.
Mr. Milk answered Commissionel- Has~e's question by stating that
the requested height of the subject toi~er is 280 feet.
Mr. Mark Lamoureux of Mark Lamoureux Engineering, representing the
petitioner, indicated that the neilotta~lons requested between the
petitioner and the Big Corkscrew }'Ire !;tatton have been successful and
the proposed site appears satisfactory to both sides. He pointed out
on a display site plan where the tower Is proposed to be located on
the subject site. He added that there will be an eight foot fence
constructed around the entire slte.
Mr. Lamoureux affirmed to Com~Issioner Hasse that the site will
still have land available for an emergencY substation.
Commissioner Hesse noted that there is a petition with 478 signs--.
tures which indicates opposition to this petition.
Commissioner Volpe responded that the petition indicates that
these people are in opposition to the way in which the f'ire District
is conducting its business and not the tower directly.
Mr. Lamoureux and Community Development Services Administrator
Brutt asserted that they had not received a copy of the sa.ld petition
and this is the first that they ha']e learned of it.
Mr. Harold C. Thomas, represen':ing the Citizens of BiG Corkscrew
Island Fire District, commented thnt they are concerned with the
manner in which the Fire District has been conductinG business and
feel that they are not properly represented as residents in this
district. He noted that they do not fe,~l the Fire District had the
right to enter into an agreement with a private entity without first
bringing it before the District menlbers as a referendum or a public
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November 12, 1991
hearing. He provide background on the property in question and
requested that the Commissioners vote no on the subject petition.
Mr. Milk clarified for the record that the subject property is
only authorized for a fire station and that any other use such as an
emergency substation, etc. would ]lave to apply for a provisional use
on this property.
Mr. Jim Fox, representing the Citizens of Big Corkscrew Island
Fire District, reported that the l:ower will be a benefit to the area.
He referred to the display site pi.an with the location of the proposed
tower and the dimensions of this ].ot and indicated that the tower is
being requested to be built at a Letght of 280 feet which the citizens
feels is too much for that size lot. He noted that there appears to
be no certificate of liability Infurance in the lease agreement for
the County in case of possible dtfaster such as the tower fallinG. He
provided to the Commissioners a packet of information regardinG the
proposed petition (not provided fcr the record) which ind.[cares the
citizens' concerns. He declared that the proposed location is not a
proper site for this tower.
Mr. George Keller, President of Collier County Civic Federation,
noted that a majority of the people in the area of the BtG Corkscrew
Island Fire District have st~ned a petition a~atnst the construction
of a comlaunication tower in their area, and their voice should carry a
~reat deal of consideration in the Commissioners' decision.
Karen Acquard, speaking in favor of Cellular One, stated that the
Citizens of Big Corkscrew Island Fire District were knowledgeable of
the proposed petition, and she claimed that the information passed out
by them is Incorrect.
Co~missioner Shanahan expresse.t his concern with this petition
because of the number of stgnature:~ on the petition which indicate
that th,~ citizens of this district do not want the communications
tower.
Co~aissioner Volpe concurred that he too has concerns regardinG
this pe'tition; however, it seems that the concern from the citizens is
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Novt:mber 12, 1991
regarding the negotiations tb, fire commission made fo~' them in this
district.
John Cunnton, citizen of the County, stated that he ts totally
against the construction of the proposed communication tower. He
reported that the advertising of this proposed petition was poorly
done and many people were not informed.
Co~tssiormr Huse moved, sec,~nded by Co~tsatoner Goodnight, to
· ~zry Pmtttion PU-91-18 in light o[ the fact that there is strong oppo-
sition fro~ th~ citizens of the p:~oposed area.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Commissioner Hasse pointed out that
the motion is based on the destre~ of the residents of the Big
Corkscrew Island Fire District area who do not want the tower placed
in their area.
Coamissloner Volpe noted that it appears that the concerned citi-
zens have an issue with the Fire Commission and not with the peti-
tioner and offered for consideratLon that this petition be continued
to allow the petitioner to addres!~ the concerns of the citizens.
County Attorney Cuyler asserted that if the petition is being
denied, it needs to be stated in lhe findings that this decision is
reached based on land use.
Commissioner Hasse concurred ~'tth the statement by County Attorney
Cu¥1er that the motion is based on incompatibility of surrounding land
uses.
After some discussion regarding the issue of the citizens versus
the Fire Commission and Cellular One being caught in the middle,
Commissioner Saunders noted that the Board of County Comm:issioners
cannot pick a site for the t(~wer and that a vote needs to be made on
the proposed motion. He commented that he will vote against the
motion since he feels that the proposed site is an appropriate loca-
tion for the communication tower.
Further discussion ensued rega:~ding other possible negotiations
with the citizens of the Big Corkscrew area who indicated that they
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did not want to negotiate further any other possible l~cations for the
tower.
~ call for the question, the aotion to deny Petition PU-91-18
C~-Tied 4/1 (C~i~toner Sanders: opposed).
sss ~~: 4:40 P.M. - Reconvened: 4:50 P.M.
It~ ~1~1
~ ~ ~ ~ CP-91--DRI2, ~R ~[I~f~ TO
~~ ~~ OF C~I~ ~FAIRS RE ~5ION OF ~{~ I~STATE
A~ ~ AT I~A~ 75 A~ I~O~EE RO~ ~
C~ ~ ~ -
Legal notice having been published in the Naples Daily News on
November 4, 1991, as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication flied with
the Clerk, public hearing was opened to consider an amendment to the
Collier County Growth Management Plan Future Land Use Element and
Future Land Use Map series to redesignate property from Urban
Residential to Activity Center at the Immokalee Road Interstate
Activity Center and to approve transmittal of the Amendment to the
Department of Community Affairs.
Conu~issloner Goodnight request~d that the members of the audience
representing soccer, stand so that their appearance can be registered
before they have to leave.
Assistant to the County Managel' Olltff advised that the subject
Item, #12A1, will be presented along with Item #12C9, the Development
AGreement between the County and Mr. J. D. Nicewonder relating ~o the
commercial development of 60 acres of land on what is now the Carlton
Lakes PUD.
Growth Planning Director Blanchard stated that the requested
amendment to the Growth Management Plan is to specifically expand the
Future Land Use Map for the Interstate Activity Center located at
Immokalee Road and Interstate 75. He indicated that the naterial pro-
vided for the Commissioners is the same material presented to the
Plannirlg Commission. He acknowledged lhat the subject property is
located on the site of the current Car]ton Lakes PUD which is directly
west of Regency Village DRI, approximately 1/2 mile west of the
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interchange of Immokalee Road and 1-75, on the north side of Immokalee
Road, and directly east of the proposed Livingston Road right-of-way.
He advised that if the proposed amendment is approved the intensity of
development will include 60 acres of commercial, 400,000 square feet
of retail commercial, 50,000 square feet of office uses, and a 150
unit m. atel/hotel.
Mr. Blanchard reported that in reviewing the proposed amendment,
staff evaluated how thfs amendment fits with the County-wide inventory
of coMuercial land; what the surrounding land uses pattern are
including the amount, type, and location of existing zones in deve-
loped commercial uses; what the market demand in service is for addi-
tional commercial; are the public facilities capable of handling the
potential uses in the amendment ar~a; is commercial use compatible
with ad3oining properties; are theme environmental constraints to
possible development of the amendment area; and how does this request
specifically relate to the idea of developing the property to the
north as a recreational entertainm.~nt facility. He added that his
analysis was based on two assumptions which include that on the
remaining ~80 acres of the PUD which would be donated to the £ounty
there would be a recreational faciEity developed; and a market Justi-
fication study which assumes that ])art of the commercial property will
be developed specifically as a pla::a ox' shopping center which contain
two anchors such as a department s'lore and other tenants which will be
able to draw from areas other than the immediate surrounding ones.
Commissioner Volpe questioned ~[f Mr'. Blanchard's analysis would be
the same if there were to be no sp]~ing training facilities to be
constructed to the north? Mr. Blanchard responded that the analysis
would be the same as the market study indicates that the:re Is a need
and desire for the types of development proposed for 60 acres of com-
mercial.
Mr. Blanchard explained in further detail each of th(~ findings of
the criteria used to evaluate the proposed amendment which are
attached to the Executive Summary. He stated that based on these
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November 12, 1991
findings, ataff recommends approval of the proposed amendment for
transmittal to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). He pointed
out that the Planning Commission uoted 4/3 to recommend that the Board
of County Commissioners deny the proposed amendment. He explained
that the transmittal of the proposed amendment is possible with three
votes; however, the adoption of t~e amendment after DCA returns it
with their comments will require four votes to pass.
In response to Commissioner V.~lpe, Mr. Blanchard noted that the
p~blic benefit is with the donated land which will be discussed by
Assistant to the County Manager Olllff.
Assistant to the County Manag,~r Olliff presented the development
agreement relating to the commercial development of 50 acres of ]and
on what is currently the Carlton 'Lakes PUD. He interjected that the
agreement does not ~nclude a baseball stadium to be constructed. He
explained that the property known as Carlton Lakes is a 240 acre site
and the proposed agreement would have the County receive 180 acres of
the northern portion of this property and Mr. Nicewonder would receive
a commercial zoning of C-4 status for 60 acres at the southern portion
of the property affronting Immokalee Road. He noted thal~ the County
will be agreeing to fair share commitments such as roads that service
the central entrance and transpor'tatton needs which will benefit the
County.
In response to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Olliff informed that the
highest f~scal impact for the County's fair share could be $2.5
million and more likely will be $2.1 million.
As requested by the Board, Mr. Olliff reported that the proposed
agreement has been negotiated with no property tax moneys to be used
fo~ improvements on this site. He added that the improvements can be
funded from the regional park lmp~ct fees.
In response to Commissioner Shanahan~ Mr. Olliff stated that main-
tenance will be paid from the Parks and Recreation's operating fund.
Mr. Olliff responded tc Commissioner Volpe by statinG that the
proposed agreement would provide to the County 180 acres, 30 of which
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November 12, 1991
are identified as preserve, leaving 150 acres of which the Board will
make the determination of use.
Mr. Olliff affirmed that port:ions of the 30 acres of preserve can
be used for a passive park such a~ nature trails.
In a discussion with Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Olliff confirmed that
the acquisition of the proposed l~.nd would provide an access of
regional park land.
In evaluating the proposed agreement, Mr. Olliff stated that staff
recommends approval.
Responding to Commissioner Shanahan's question, Mr. Olliff com-
mented that it is his understanding that there are no immediate plans
to break gro~%d for development, and that development will be phased
in over a two or three year period.
In further discussion regarding through trafflc from the regional
park area, Mr. Olliff affirmed that the residents will be protected
from the traffic.
In respon~3e to Commissioner Vo.[pe, Mr. Olliff stated that the
Gounty will be responsible to build its fair-share portion of
Livingston Ro~ld which would serve ~s a secondary access to the park
facility only, and only if it is r,~quired as a stipulation for deve-
lopment approval for the entire pr~Ject.
$$' £"~%'F Clerk Fartic r~plac~d Deputy Clerk Arri~ht
at this time *'*
Commissioner Volpe expressed h~.s op~[nion that staff ha:~ not nego-
tiated the best possible deal in t~rms of public benefit when
el{pending 2.5 million dollars for roads° box culverts and various
development commitments assisting J.n a DRI process while young people
a~e wanting to have a soccer field by December 15th. He voiced con-
c~rn over the lack of legal authority to enter into a Development
A{;reement. He stated it makes no ~.ense when, after giving away two-
thirds of his property, Mr. Niceworder ends up with something more
va~luable than what he began with. He pointed out there is a 26 acre
parcel of land located on Goodlette-Frank Road which can and should be
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November 12, 1991
considered for soccer fields.
Regardtnil the late proposal m.~de on the City Gate property,
Assistant to the Manager Olltff relayed staff's interpretation that in
order to build either a stadium o:~ regional park facility, both a
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and an Amendment to the Development Order
are required.
Commissioner Volpe stated he $~ants the record to reflect that the
Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC) Is recommendinG dental of
this item and staff Is recommendinG approval.
Commissioner Hasse interjected that the vote was 4/3.
$ergto Montes with Hole, Montes a Associates, Inc., representing
Petitioner Nicewonder, confirmed lhat at Development Agreeraent and
Amendment to the Growth Managemenl Plan have been submitted and
reviewed by the Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC).
Robert Duane with Hole, Montes & Associates, Inc. stated there are
many steps to Go before ftnalizatJon of the plan for the subject pro-
perty, which should afford ample cpportunity for the public to become
involved in the DRI review, zonin~ reviews, subdivisions, and site
plans. He displayed an aerial phctograph of the subject property,
stating that most of the land uses, particularly to the east of the
project, are vacant with single family subdivisions developing on the
west side of Livingston Road. He verified that the right-of-way width
for Livingston Road Is 275' and is coupled with an FPL easement
comprising an additional 235' He rela~ed that the distance from the
edge of the subject property to the edge of the Turnbury neighborhood
is almost 600'. He stated a fundamental point is the fact that the
subject site affords access to an interchange and to a major arterial.
He pointed out there are ? acres of commercial zoning presently
approved but subject to zoning re-evaluation at the intersection of
Immokalee and Livingston Roads, which will support approximately
75,000 sq. ft. should that zoning be retained. He summarized the
existing conditions.
In responme to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Duane stated it is his
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understanding that, upon coming :forward with a DRI, it will be treated
similar to Regency Village in their it will have to meet the County's
concurrency management re~tirement as we71 as the policies imposed by
the Regional Planning Council. ]{e explained that, basically, both
local and regional entitles must be dealt with on transportation
issues.
Mr. Duane stated that approximately 50 acres of net usable
acreage is b{~tng requested, after allo~ing for right-of-way, wetlands,
~tc. He confirmed that one 80 acre retail tract, one 17 acre retail
tract and one area approximately 7.5 acres for office or motel use is
being requested. He commented petitioner is not committing to any
access at this point in the planning process, adding that the access
points will be subject to further review at the time of zoning. He
summarized that petitioner is requesting C-4 uses and has agreed to
two anchor tenants for the larger of the two commercial tracts.
Mr. Duane agreed there is an ;~bundance of commercial property in
the County, but added that a lot of it is not in the right location.
Commissioner Saunders referred to paragraph 2, Access through
Commercial Property, of the Devel¢,pment Agreement, commenting it is
assumed that the right-of-way will be [,rovided by the property owner.
In response to Commissioner Saunders, Mr. Duane indicated there is
approximately 4 acres of right-of--way.
In response to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Duane related that,
assuming something is constructed within the Livingston Road right-of-
way, the developer of the commercial property will pay his fair share
of costs for construction of the right-of-way up to the access, should
one be permitted into the commercial tract, without reimbursement
through impact fee credits for the developer.
Mr. Duane related that the tra~]fic consultant retained by peti-
tioner was of the opinion that, wh~n looking at the entire network,
the impacts w.ere not dissimilar between residential and commercial,
particularly ,west of Livingston Ro~,d. He concluded the proposed Plan
Amendment meets the criteria outlired in the Comprehensive Plan
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November 12, 1991
re~;arding activity centers, i.e. they should be focal points of acti-
vii-y, there should be mixed use, and ~hey should be located at major
intersections.
Referring to the last paragraph on page 4 of the Executive
Sugary, M~. Montes ~e~ested cla:rtfication of the $265,500 for impact
fee c~ed~ts to M~. Nicewonder.
Oo~ssioner Saunders stated ~:he~e a~e two ~efe~ences to allowable
~oad ~mpact fees fo~ ~nte~nal roadway ~mp~ovements. He ~elated that,
unde~ the O~dfnance, M~. N~cewonde~ w~11 not be allowed to have any
fropact fee allowances, although the AGreement does state that should
they become allowable under the Ordinance, Mr. Nicewonder will be
afforded the beneflt of same. He concluded it makes sense to delete
that lan~aGe from the AGreement.
ReGa~dinG the construction cost of the road Going to the commer-
cial a~ea, Mr. Montes concluded that staff included the cost for water
and sewe~ and, therefore, an adjustment must be made in staff's o~iGi-
nal calculation. He suggested coLstderation should be ~iven to
~eductfon ~n the fi~es ~eported fo~ construction of the one mile as
the~e ~s no stadium at the p~esent t~me and, therefore, no need to Go
the ent~e mile. He concluded the ~eal cost is $~,08~,000 instead of
the p~oJected $~,500,000. He confirmed that M~. N~cewonder has agreed
to donate the ~fGht-of-way, at no cha~ge to the County, through the
cente~ of his p~ope~ty.
In ~esponse to Oo~]ss~one~ Volpe, Bryan Weber, on behalf of the
Petit~one~, stated that the $400,000 f.l~re projected f~r the right-
of-way cost and included in the Execut ~ve Summary is the County
staff's calculation.
M~. Montes stated that, if the County uses petitioner's road for
access ~nto .its pa~k, they are asked to pay their p~opo:rt.ionate share
for construction of same.
Kevin Coleman, attorney for Petitioner, stated that the changes
~d ~rk out~ contained in the draft of the Agreement were initiated
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November 12, 1991
by the Cot~nty Attorney's Office to further protect the County. He
confirmed that his client has agreed to the proposed changes.
Referring to paragraph 3 on page 13 (Access to Comnercial
Property), Commissioner Saunders questioned whether there is a problem
with deleting the language alluding to impact fee waivers for the
Petitioner.
County Attorney Cuyler announced he is the one which suggested the
language regarding impact fee waiuers for the Petitioner.
In response to Commissioner Saunders, Mr. Cuyler stated it Is not
allowable, under the Ordinance, f.~r the County to give Petitioner cre-
dits for building their proportiomate share.
Arty. Coleman confirmed that, because the Agreement reads "fair
share", his client agrees to the deletion of the language regarding
impact fee credits.
Commissioner Shanahan pointed out that the two references are
found on pages 13 and 14 of the Development Agreement.
In response to Commissioner Saunders, Mr. Coleman stated the
acquisition language contained in the Agreement can be deleted.
In response to Commissioner Hasse, Mr. Coleman stated the only
reference to Impact fee credits r~maintng in the agreement is the one
found on page 11 of the Executive Summary, Item D(1) .
Commissioner Saunders stated that Impact fees are likely to go up
in Collier County, and this development will be subject to whatever
impact fees are at the time of development.
Arty. Coleman Interjected that his client could also be entitled
to road Impact fee credits under the terms of subparagraph 4 on page
13 of the Development Agreement.
Commissioner Saunders stated he has no problem with the impact fee
credits for expenditures for that link of road as it is purely'for the
spring training complex.
Commissioner Volpe read paragraph #9 of the report, found on page
3, regardin~ road impact fee credltu.
In response to Commissioner Volpe, Chuck Mohlke confirmed he
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agrees with the Plantec Study done in 1988.
A representative from the firm of David Plummet & Associates
concluded there will be no changes necessary in the future traffic
circulation map for the year 2000 due to the proposed Plan Amendment.
He explained the criteria used in performing the analysis.
In res~,onse to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Duane confirmed that the
subject development is, In fact, a DRI.
The following persons spoke in opposition to the commercial deve-
lopment of 60 acres of land on what is now the Carlton Lakes PUD:
* Ed Trahan, Turnbury resident
'' Nino Allegretta, Vice President of Willoughby Acres Homeowners
Association
Jim Springrose, President of Qlail Creek Property Owners Assoc.
Betty Matthews, resident & member of Advisory Board for Long Shore
Lake
Unidentified man read a letter frola Ed Erpelding, President of the
Palm River Homeowners Assoc., copy not provided for the record
Marie Sourbeer
Bob Gutbridge
Bill Wemple
*$' Jerry B:~ow~, President of Turnbury Homeowners Assoc.
Harry G. Purdy
Hans G. Meyer, officer of the Incorporated Naples Park Assoc.
'Read a letter of opposition f;?om Art Jacob to Commissioner
Goodni!lht, copy not provided for the record.
''Presen!:ed a Petition of oppos:[tion with 213 signatures. He
stated he has not included the signatures of those that are not
residents of Willoughby Acres
'''read excerpts from a letter alleged to be from the Chairman of the
Citizenll Political Committee, copy not provided for the record.
Reasons cited for opposition include: A change of zoning will
destroy the quality of life en3oyed when the homes were purchased;
problems with noise; "a bad deal" lot not only the county but also for
the people living in the area; objectives should be focused on what
kids need for a soccer field instead of on rezoning property; existing
vacancies ir~ existing commercial centers; by extending the interchange
activity center, the other three quadrants of that lnters~ctlon will
be opened u~, to additional commercial development; traffic being a
ma~or Issue; conversion of another 60 acres into concentl'ated concrete
and asphalt will exacerbate storm drainage system; problems associated
~{lth delivery traffic, waste removal, and landfill problems of addl-
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November 12, 1991
riohal co~,aercial property; non-compatibility with residential area;
40 acres contained in the Veterant~ Park which are hardly developed but
which incl~ldes existinG soccer fields and can accommodate more;
Ismskales Road is an evacuation route and should be developed as a
limited access highway; Mr. Nicew¢.nde]: does not own the land; and a
fezone froll residential to commercial can adversely affect the quality
of life and threaten property values.
!~e~'*~e~: ?:20 P.M. - Reconvened: 7:35 P.M. at which ti~e
~a~'~ Clerk (]uevin replaced £mputy Clerk Fartie '''
The following people spoke in favor of the petition. stating the
dire need for soccer playing fields in Collier County; there are 80
soccer teams with 1,500 participating children with no place to go;
there are .~any undesirable alternatives to children than organized
sports; the: community was promised in 1979 that community parks would
be geared toward separate sports ta each park, which has not happened;
the inability to schedule sports activities other than on a day-to-day
basis due ~o the lack of playing fields; and the project will create
Jobs and promote economic developm,:nt:
John Freshwater
Tape ~7
Jim Meerpohl Garrett Richter
Peter Miles Peggy Smith
Dout; Baird 3ack Pointer
Scott Browne Rick Dykman
The following people spoke against the petition, stating neighbors
have not been contacted for their input; an agreement should be made
with the School Board for the use of their playing fields; the possi-
bility should be explored for expandtn~ the existing parks to include
additional playing fields; the iss~.e should be put back on a referen-
dum with a vote on each individual item; and developing soccer fields
sometime in the future on the propcsed property wl]l not help the
curren~ situation:
George ]~eller
C. R. Rues Wtmer
Gilbert Erlichman
Pat Ptlcher
Sharon Condon
Bill Kerrlgan
County Attorney Cuyler advised the Board that the Development
Agreement r~quires three votes for approval, however, a provision has
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November 12, 1991
been included which states if it i~J not passed by a super majority,
Mr. Ntcewcnder has the right to te:rminate the Agreement. He explained
that final approval of the Growth Management Plan amendmerit will
require four votes, therefore, thence would be no point in going for-
ward with the project without a super majority approval of the
Development Agreement.
Com~tmmioner Volpe moved, secollded by Commissioner Sh~nmhmn and
carried ~i~ou~ly, to close the Imbltc hearing.
Co~tssioner $hanahan moved, a~conded by Commissioner Hasse to
delay final decision on the Growth Management Plan amendment and
Development A~reemnt, and direct !~taff to discuss with Mr. Nicewonder
the possibility of a better deal ozt box culverts, roads, turn lanes,
etc., ~n~ provide an Knvironmental Impact Statement to ascertain
wllel:heT or 1%ot the proposed land w~ld be suitable for m regional
park.
Commissioner Hasse commented the discussion has Indicated the need
for further evaluation of the propc,sal, while at the same time he is
not ready to turn down the offer o! 180 acres for a regional park. He
stated other land alternatives aisc need to be investigated.
Commissioner Goodnight remarked the current Board of County
~ommisstoners has been burdened by a decision made by a former Board,
when parkland was purchased in East Naples which turned out to be
s~ampland. She indicated she does not want the same situation to
.Dccur again. She asked that Staff advise the Board if soccer fields
can be built Immediately on the proposed land. She stated she cannot
s%lpport the proposal until a better deal. is made for the County,
however, she. is willing to postpone a final decision until Staff has
~rovided anf~ers to the many questions raised.
Commissioner Volpe reiterated his position that the proposal does
not seem to be a very good businees deal for the community. He con-
ellfred with the suggestion of looking more closely at other alter-
listives. He. also suggested the Board begin exploring alternatives for
soccer fields separate from the Nicewonder proposal.
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November 12, 1991
Commis~ioner Saunders communicated in his opinion, the proposal is
asking the Board to sell zoning for a 180-acre park and although that
may be appe. aling, he is not sure it is the right thing to do. He
said continuing a decision on the proposal will not be in anyone's
best interests. He stated his personal commitment is to do what must
be done to acquire the needed socser fields. and to do ~o, much more
quickly than would occur with thi~ proposal.
Upon call for the question, tlle motion failed 2/3 (Commissioners
$~z~, Volp~ mu~ Goo~night opposed).
Csiest~er Vol~ ~ved, seconded ~ Conisotoner Sanders ~d
carrt~ 3/2 (Co~tssioners S~lm ~d Hesse opposed), to deny
~~t PI~ ~n~ent CP-91-DItI2.
I~ ~12C9
D~~ A~~ BE~EN 3. I). NICI~ER, TRUSTEE, ~ ~E
~0~I~ ~ ~ O[ CO~ C~ISSIO~RS RELATING T0 PItOPER~ T~T
Legal notice having been publl.shed in the Naples Daily News on
November 4, 1991, as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication filed with
the Clerk, public hearing was oper.ed to review a Development Agreement
between J. D. Nicewonder, Trustee, and ~he Collier County Board of
County Gommissioners.
Discussion of this item was heard In conjunction with Item #12A1.
Co~tsei. oner Volpe ~oved, seconded by Cootsstoner Shanahen and
carried unanimously, to close the public hearing.
Commissioner Volpe moved, seconded by Commissioner Saunders and
carried 3/2 (Commissioners Shan~an and Hesse opposed) to deny
entering into a Development Agreement between J. D. Nicewonder,
Trn~tee, ~nd the Collier County Board of County Commissioners.
Item 912C4
I~SOLUTIO~ 91-?79 RE PETITION 0SP-91-1, ~OHN W. EMERSON, REPRESENTING
G.F.G., INC., D/B/A $PANKY'S SPEAKEASY, :REQUESTING APPROVAL OF
OFF-$IT~ PAK£IN~ ON LOT 25, COCONU~ RIVEiR, UNIT NO. 1, ZONED RSP-4, TO
SERVE TR~ ~X£STING C-3 ZONED BUSINESS, LOCATED ON 6126 COCONUT RIVER,
UNIT NO. 1, AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF
AIRPORT-PULLING ROAD AND LONGBOAT 0RIVE .- ADOPTED SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT
SHEET AND ~W) PARKING' SIGNF TO BE ERECTI!D IN SWALE
Legal notice having been published in the Naples Daily News on
October 27, 1991, as evidenced by .%ffida~;tt of Publication filed with
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November 12, 1991
Khe Clerk, public hearing was opened to consider Petition OSP-91-1,
flied by John W. Emerson, representing G.F.G., Inc., d/b/a Spanky's
Speakeasy, requesting approval of off-site parking on Lot 25, Coconut
River, Unit No. 1, zoned RSF-4, to serve the existing C-3 zoned busi-
ness, located on 6126 Coconut River, Uni% No. 1.
Commissioner Goodnight noted Companion Petition SPA-91-1 will be
discussed in conjunction with this item.
Planner I~llhere explained the requests for off-site and shared
]garktng will provide adequate parking anti safe ingress/egress for
patrons of Spanky's Speakeasy and will alleviate an ongoing problem
since 1976. fie reported the petitioner purchased the property in 1985
at which time patrons of the restaurant began using the subject lot
for overflow parking. After receiving complaints, he said, the County
determined the parking was in violation of the Zonin9 Ordinance and
the petitioner was required to install concrete parking blocks to pre-
vent automobiles from using the residential property. He advised at
that time, the petitioner initiates a fezone request to allow parkinG
on the subject site, but subsequently withdrew the application due to
concerns of neighboring residential property owners. He said the
petitioner is now requesting off-site parking which will not allow any
other commercial uses on the subjert si%e and which has alleviated the
concerns of area residents. He mentioned the CCPC has recommended
approval, subject to the Board of ~ounty Commissioners authorizing the
erection of "No Parking" signs in the swale, which will resolve the
remaining concern of neighbors. H~ indicated the petitioner will pay
for the cost of the signs.
Commissioner Hasse asked if th.~re i~ a possibility tha't the adja-
cent residential property will be '~sed for restaurant parking at any
time? Planner Mulhere advised any parking to support a commercial use
will be in violation of the Zoning Ordinance. He said all parking
~rust be done on the lot that is pact of the subject petition for off-
site parking. He mentioned the colnpanion petition, SPA-91-1, allows
for shared parking. He explained 'the petitioner has a ]ea~e,
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November 12, 1991
renewable up to 25 years, for a s~:rip of land adjacent and to the
north of the subject property, which is under the ownership of Bear's
Paw Country Club and which is par': of an easement for the South
Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for the Golden Gate Canal
system. He said the 25-foot strip of land currently has six parking
spaces which will be increased to 12 spaces by approval of the peti-
tion for shared parking.
John Emerson, representing the petitioner, provided the Board with
photographs of the subject and ad2[acent properties. (Copies on file
with the Clerk to the Board.) He explained the existing and proposed
plans for shared and off-site parking.
Planner Millhere advised before the proposal is finalized, the
petitioner must submit a final Site Development Plan (SDP} because the
off-site and shared parking petit::ons require a SDP. As part of that,
he said, the County requires the agreement be recorded %~ith the Clerk
of Courts which will require the (:hairman's signature.
0(~i~!~r $]~mnahan ~oved, iseconded by Com~issioner Volpe and
¢mXTt~ ~l~amt~l¥, to close the ~ubltc hearing.
~~i~r Shanahan ~oved, ~econdisd by Cow~tssloner Hasee and
¢mXTi~ ~nl~mz~l¥, to approve 0!lP-91-1, allow "No Parking' st~ns to
~ e~t~ in the ~wmle mt the ex~nse of the ~etltloner, and the
~h~l~ he ~thorlzed to execute the final &~reeBent, thereby
~tin~ ~lntton 91-779.
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Item ,12C5
R~OLUTIOl[ 91-780 RE PKTTTION SPA.-91-1, JOHN M. KNKRSOH, RIKPRESENTING
G.F.G., INC., D/B/A SPANKY'S SPE~;EASY, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF SHARED
P~ ON A STRIP OF LAND ZONED (IC, LYING ADJACENT TO THE NORTH
PROFERT~ LIH OF, AND TO SERVE THI.~ EXISTING BUSINESS ON LO~.~ 26,
COCO]IUT ltl~R, UNIT NO. !, ZONED (:-3, WHICH BUSINESS IS LOCATED ON THE
NO~ CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF AIRPORT-PULLING ROAD AND
LONGBOAT I~IV~ - ADOPTED
Legal notice having been published in the Naples Daily News on
October 2?, 1991, as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication flied with
the Clerk, public hearing was oper.ed to consider Petition SPA-91-1,
flied by John W. Emerson, represer.ting G.F.G., Inc., d/b/a Spanky's
Speakeasy, requesting approval of shared parking on a strip of land
adjacent to the north property line of the existing business on the
northwest corner of the intersection of Airport-Pulling Road and
Longboat Drive.
Discussion of this item was heard In conjunction with Petition
0SP-91-1.
Commies:loner Shanahen moved, seconded by Commissioner qolpe end
carried ~,imously, to close the public hearing.
Coum/~:ioner S~ moved, seconded by Conisotoner Hesse end
cmrrledunml,tmou~l¥, to approve SP~-91-1 and authorize the Chairman to
execute the finml 8greement, thereby adopting Resolution 91-780.
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Novembe.~' 12, 1991
~O~ 91-781 R~ P~TXTlO![ FU-91-9, £~)RIS K. ~, ~II~STIN~
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ M~T R;O~, ~R D~I;CRZBED ~ LOT
T, ~ 1~, ~ ~ S~DIVISlON, I~ll, CONSISTXNG OF
~~~Y 0.34 A~S - ~D S~CT TO AGRE~ S~IET AS
Planner Scheff presented Petition PU-91-9 requesting Provisional
Use "c" of the RMF-6 zoning district for an owner occupied child care
center. He said the property is located on the northern corner of
Hendry Street and New Market Road in Immokalee. He noted the peti-
tioner wishes to continue using the dwelling as a single-family home
with the additional provision that It be allowed to be a,n cwner
occupied child care center for up to 22 children. He reported neigh-
boring properties include single-family homes and vacant lcts. He
indicated because the proposed use will be located in a single-family
residential area, Staff recommends only 12 children be allowed to be
cared for, with the addition of three employees. He stated the CCPC
unanimously disagreed with Staff and is recommending the petition be
approved as presented for 22 children. He stated the CCPC also
stlggested revisions to the Agreement She,~t, which has been changed as
follows: deletion of Stipulation "b", d,ffletlon of the second sentence
of Stipulation "f" and the revision of Stipulation "g" to read as
follows, "The road Impact fee if applicable shall be waived." He com-
mented the previous Staff recommendation was, "The road impact fee if
applicable shall be based on a site specific analysis", inowever, the
CCPC felt if the Board approves this petition, the road impact fee
should be waived.
Commissioner Volpe inquired if there is any legal au'~hortty for
waiving the impact fee under the circumstances7
Transportation Services Administrator Archibald advls~d the ordi-
n~ce does not allow for the Board to waive those fees for that
reason. He commented, however, the Board can direct Staff to do a
Bite specific analysis which will probably indicate that th.~ grand-
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lathering effect of the existing house will result in a r.~lattvely
small fee.
Commissioner Goodnight questioned why a SDP is necessary on an
existing house? She said the petitJenner will install the necessary
parking, and there will be no impact to the neighbors. She Indicated
If Ms. Graham is required to pay an engineer $2,500 for a SDP, it will
defeat the purpose of her expanding hel' child care center in order to
support herself.
Planner Scheff advised the SDP Ordinance of the Zontn!] Code
requires a SDP for anything other than single family home:~ and
duplexes. In this case, he said, the petitioner is conve:rting a
single-family home to a business.
Ken Beginski, Planning Services Manager, concurred that a SDP is
required under the ordinance, however, Staff has the abll~[ty during
the pre-appltgation conference to go through the list of i:riterta and
determine what is necessary to submit. He said perhaps i~t this
situation when dealing with an existing structure, much o1' the
requirements of the site plan may be waived or not determined impor-
tant for this particular situation.
Ken Rogers, with the the North Naples Fire Control & ~escue
District, advised that his agency is now doing the Immoka]ee inspec-
tions on new and some of the existing buildings. He indicated the day
care center must comply with the State'~ Jn]form Fire Code. He pro-
vided the Board with a list of req'lirements he suggested be added as a
stipulation to the Agreement Sheet. (Copy on file with th5 Clerk to
the Board.)
Planner Schell indicated if approved, ~he Uniform Fire Code
requirements would be added as Stipulation "h"
~me~ter Hm~me moved, seconded ~ Co~lsstoner Sh~lahan rand
carried ~n~ntlmly, to approve Pe':ttion PU-91-9 with the ltmendments
to the Affr~t Sheet as noted a~)ve, t:hereby adopting Re.olutton
91-781.
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~OL~]TIO!I 91-782 R~ PETITION AV-91-014, FERMIN A. DIAZ, AS AGENT FOR
~ ~ S. HARDY, REQU~STINO TO VACA~ A ~RTION OP ~ 'A', A
~I~ ~ ~I~CE ~S~ LOCA~D ON ~E PLAT O~ QUAIL CREEK
~ ~ I - ~D
Legal notice having been published in the Naples Daily News on
October 27th and November 3, 1991, as evidenced by Affidavit of
Publication filed with the Clerk, public hearing was opened to con-
sider Petition AV-91-014, filed by Fermin A. Diaz, as agent for owner
Robert S. Hardy, requesting to vacate a portion of Tract "A", a
drainage and maintenance easement located on the plat of Quail Creek
Plaza, Phase I.
Transportation Services Administrator Archibald indicated the pro-
~ect in question is located on Immokalee Road near the entrance to
Quail Creek. He said the area is currently developed a~ commercial
and has a PUD overlay with a commercial use. He advised the area in
question has a large drainage basin which, due to the design, has been
relocated allowing the applicant to request a vacation of the drainage
easement. Based upon letters of no objection from Development
Services, he said, the drainage capacity can be handled elsewhere and
as a result of the vacation of the easement, the owner will be able to
better utilize that property and increase the building area in the
commercial development. He added letters of no objection have been
received from FPL and UTS with stipulations. He concluded with
$taff's recommendation that the Board approve Petition AV-91-014.
Coufssioner Volpe commented the request for vacation is for over
one acre of land, and he is concermed with water manage~ent issues in
the area as they relate to Quail Creek. He said he is reticent to
tamper with a system that currently is not working.
Mr. Archibald indicated Staff has analyzed the drainage aspect and
~n so doing, have indicated approval of this vacation. He said the
outfall concerns in the area are not site specific to this project.
Fermin D~az with Wilson, Miller, Barton & Peek, Inc., representing
the petitioner, explained his client has submitted to the South
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Novem'3er 12, 1991
Flortda Water Management District (SF%~MD) and Collier County a revised
plan and has obtained an easement to (train to the Longshore Lake
water management system. He said the petitioner will be utilizing
their retention area and outfail which has been permitted by the
$FWMD o
~~r S~der~ ~ed, eeconded ~ Co~leston,e:~ Sh~ ~d
~~ ~l~ly, to cloee the ~b~ic hearlng.
C~l~i~er Sanders ~, seco~ded ~ Co~sstone:: Sh~ ~d
c~r~ 4/1 {Cm~.~loner Volpe oppoe~d), to approve Petition
AV-91~14, t~re~ ~optlng Resolution 91-~82.
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Noveml~er 12, 1991
lt~ ~12¢2
R~SOL~TON 91-783 R~ P~"~ITTON NO. SHP-'90-10, 3~1~ DAVI~()N, E.I., OF
~, ~, ~N ~ PK~, INC., RK~S~ING O~~K
~S~~, ~~ING ~SION 0F SUBDIVISION ~ST~ ~ FOR
O~ ~E B - ~D
Legal notice having been published In the Naples Daily News on
October 27, 1991, as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication flied with
the Clerk, public hearing was opened to consider Petition SMP-90-10,
filed by Jeff Davidson, E.I., of Wilson, Miller, Barton & Peek, Inc.,
representing Orangetree Associates, requesting extension of the
Subdivision Master Plan for Orangetree Phase B.
Frank Brutt, Community Development Services Administrator, pre-
sented a request for a one-year extension of SMP-90-10 for Orangetree
Phase B.
C~m/~to~r Smunders ~oved, seconded ~ Co~tssloner Sh~ ~d
c~ri~ ~l~ly, to close the ~blic hearing.
~st~r S~~ ~ed, seconded ~ Co~tssloner Sanders ~d
c~Fi~ ~i~ly, to m~r~e P~tition S~-90-10, there~ adopting
~lutt~ 91-783.
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November 12, 1991
Clerk Roff~an l-eplaced Deputy Clerk Arright at this
Itss#ll%'~
I~T~I 91-784, R~ PETITION 0SP-91-2, HARI0 LAN~NDOLA ~PRESENTING
ALIbi SJJ~ITMA'T'B:R'S ~ ~ ~ILLK, INC., ~Q~STING O~-SlTE P~ING
~R ~ ~a~ ON ~ ~SIDK~IAL ~RTION OF ~ ~0P~
~'~A~ AT ~ SO--ST CO~R OF ~CIS A~ ~ AIRART ROAD -
~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ED AGRE~ S~ET
Legal notice having been published in the Naples Daily News on
October 27, 1991, as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication filed with
the Clerk, public hearing was opened to consider Petition 05P-91-2,
flied by Marlo Lamendola, Architect, representing Deborah Orr, D/B/A
Alice $weetwater's Bar & Grille, requesting off-site parking, in a
RMF-6 Zone, which includes C-4 zoning, for property located at the
southwest corner of Francis Avenue & Airport Road.
Planner Badamtchian announced that the petitioner is requesting
approval of off-site parking on the residential portion of the pro-
perty located dlrectly to the south of Alice Sweetwater's Bar and
Grllle. He indicated that the petitioner purchased the property to
the south of the restaurant, however, when application was made for
the SDP, it was determined that a portion of that property is zoned
Residential which necessitates an off-site parking agreement in order
to construct a parking lot.
Mr. Mario Lamendola, representing the petitioner, advised that
parking will be added to the rear of the restaurant and proper buf-
fering will be provided to the residential area to the west.
In response to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Lamendola advised that it
will not be necessary for vehicles to enter the parking lot from
Walker Lane, noting that shrubbery will be placed along the driveway
that the vehicles would exit.
Com~issioner Vo/pe suggested that shrubbery be placed on the sides
of each driveway in addition to the placement of same along Airport
Road. Mr. Lamendola agreed to place shrubbery along the driveway of
Walker Lane in addition to Airport Road.
There were no speakers.
Cos~dntm~r Volpe moved, seconded by Conicsloner Shanaban and
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Noveml>er 12, ~99!
carrleduaant~nm~¥, to close the lmblic hearing.
Cc~a/~ton~r Vo~pe ~ed, ~econded ~ Co--Isotoner Sanders ~d
c~rt~ ~tmly, to ~r~e Petition 0SP-91-2, with the
~t~t~ t~t l~c~ptng ~tll ~ provided to ~ffer ~lker L~e
with litto~l l~scaptng arid the entire ~rtsster of the pro-
~r~ nttl tt is d~elo~d, ~d that Resolution 91-~84 t~ adopted.
137
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RE~OLOTIO~ g1-785, ~ PETITION $NR-91-5, CARl, B. S?OY~ REQUESTING A
~ ~ C~Gl FRO~ IHR~T ~ TO OLD MARCO LANE ~{ICH I$ PART OF
T~ O~D ~t~tCO VI~LAGE SUBDIVISION, LOCAT~D W~ST OF LEE AVEI~UE ON MARCO
Legal notice having been published in the Naples Daily News on
October 27, 1991, as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication filed with
the Clerk, public hearing was opened to consider Petit[on $NR-91-5,
filed by Carl B. Stoye, requesting a street nane change from Ehret
Lane to 01d Marco Lane, located in 01d Marco Village Subdivision, West
of Lee Avenue on Marco Island.
Commissioner Saunders noted that this item is a street name change
from Ehret Lane to Old Marco Lane.
There were no speakers.
Co~mtssioner Smunders ~oved, seconded by Coatesloner Volpe ~d
c~i~ ~i~ly, to clo~e ~he ~blic hearing.
~lmi~ S~ ~ed, seconded ~ Cootsstoner Sanders ~d
~lmti~ 91-785.
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November 12, 1991
PETIT~ P~-90--5, FLANNIN~ SERVICES STAFF ~Q~STINfl DI~ION Rg
~X~ ~ "~" 0F ~ C-4 ZONIN~ DIS~ICT DR A U~D C~ LOT FOR
~~ ~A~ ON ~ NOR~ SID~ 0F ~T T~I~I ~IL,
~~Y 200 ~ ~ST 0F S~~ DRI~ - STA~ TO COSINE
~ ~ SI~ D~0~ P~N TO D~I~ ~E~ IT ~S AP~OVAL
Planner Scheff requested direction from the Commission as to how
staff should proceed with the subject petition which was approved on
August 7, 1990, to allow a used car lot.
Mr. Scheff explained that on July 30, 1991, a 90 day extension was
granted until October 28, 1991, subject to all conditions as
reflected in the original Provisional Use request and three additional
conditions.
Mr. Schell advised that one condition provides that w~thin 90 days
from the date of approval of this Petition, all conditions shall be
completed to the satisfaction of Collier County. He remarked that on
October 24, 1991, the Petitioner submitted a site development plan for
review and approval, however s~nce the timing of the submittal left
only three days for staff review, the plan was not able to be approved
by October 28, 1991. He requested direct/on from the Commission as to
how staff should proceed with this petition, noting that the following
are two possible alternatives:
~. Permit the Provisional Use to continue and the site develop--
ment plan to proceed forward for staff review and approval.
2. Rescind the approval for this Provisional Use and instruct
Compliance Services to enforce the discontinuance of this
Provisional Use.
Mr. Robert Lockhart, represen~ing the Petitioner announced that at
the time the 90 day extension was approved, two issues were to be
addressed: provid~ng the dedicat~on of a 15' easement adjacent to
U.S. 41; and providing the SDP submission. He remarked that at the
time of the extension, he received a letter from the property owner
iDdicating that he intended to fully comply. He noted that one of the
stipulations of the pre-application meeting of the SDP required that a
copy of the lease agreement be provided between the property owner and
the pet~t~one:~. He related that the County has received the easement,
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November 12, 1991
bUt noted that as of November 1, all sales have ceased pending direc-
tion from the Commission.
O~tm~ion~r Volpe ~oved, seconded ~ 0outsstoner S~ ~d
c~tg ~t~ly, t~t staff ~ directed to continue the revt~ of
th~ stt~ ~l~t pl~ ~d proce~ fo~rd to d~temlne whether it
~ts with
~ITI~ t-91-8, ~ CON$~B~, ~Q~STING ~ BINIS~TI~ ~P~
OF ~ ~~/Z~NG DI~R~S DECISION ~T A ~ V~I~CE ~Y
Legal notice having been published in the Naples Daily News on
October 13, 1991, as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication filed with
the Clerk, public hearing was opened to consider Petition A-91-8,
filed by The Conservancy, Inc., requesting an Administrative Appeal of
the Planning/Zoning Director's decision that a dock variance may pre-
cede approval of a primary structure for p.~operty located in the
Southern portion of Key Island, including seven lots of about 5 acres
each, with A-2ST zoning.
CoMuntty Development Services Administrator Brutt advised that
The Coneervancy is appealing the Planning/Zoning Director's decision
whereby he would grant permission for the construction of a dock to a
piece of land surrounded by water prior to the time of construction of
the main and primary building.
Mr. Bill Branan, Director of Environmental Protection for The
Coneervancy, stated that the County's rule has been and should con-
ttnue to be that primary structures are permitted before secondary
structures. He remarked that the argument relative to the subject
petition is that this is a barrier Island and the only way for access
is that the property owner should be able to get to his property by
way of a dock, but noted that The Conservancy opposes same. He indi-
cated that the reason to construct the primaries first is to enable
the planning/zoning board to know what is coming before they began to
permit piece meal. He related that dock extensions which would accom-
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modate 40 foot yachts in a narrow channel would put the environment
and the boaters at risk since large boats create more bottom
disturbance. In addition, he noted if the County allows docks on the
Key Islarld side docks of equal length would have to be allowed on the
Little Marco side. He reported that the pass is 300' wide and the
docks requested are proposed to be 70' - 105' He pointed out that to
allow docks invites live a board vessels and if this precedence is
set, others who have lots not accessible by ]and will apply for a
variance to construct a dock and will live on their boats but there
will be no ability to regulate sewage discharges from that boat. He
noted that seven docks, averaging 90' in length over a shoreline of
2,700 feet results in the removal of five acres of public recreational
waterway from the publtc's use.
Commissioner Volpe questioned whether a primary structure has to
be completed before a dock could be constructed.
Planning Services Manager Baglnski advised that the normal proce-
dure is to request a dock permit at the same time or after Issuance of
the building permit for a primary structure. He announced that it is
his opinion, on a case-by-case basis, that when there is an Island
property not accessible by normal means of transportation, to allow
the Issuance of a dock prior to any other construction on the site.
Co~missioner Vo]pe asked how soon after the permitting of the dock
the applicant would need to obtain a permit for the primary structure,
to which Mr. Baglnskl replied that he would not be required to apply
for a permit for the primary structure.
Mr. Branan replied that this position would be promote live-a-
boards, noting that this area is on the edge of Rookery Bay which is
an estuarine reserve.
~s. Nancy Stroud, representing the Audubon Society, stated that
she supports The Conservancy's poi~ltion. She advised that she is
responsible for suggesting the appeal due to a statement that was made
at the Planning Commission meetiniI which is consistent to a statement
in Mr. BaginskI's letter of July 25, 1991.
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November 12, 1991
Mr. Branan advised that The Conservancy is appealing the verbal
Interpretation which was given indicating that dock extensions could
be done prior to a primary structure; and Mr. Bagtnskt's letter of
July 25, 1991 states that the first 25' of the docks could be built
without a primary structure.
Attorney Bruce Anderson, stated that he represents Mr. Andrew
Wolfe, who ow~s 113 acres at the southern end of Key Island. He
related that The Conservancy does not have standing to file this
appeal, regarding his cltent's property. He advised that they have
not alleged, nor do they have a special injury as a result of the
decision that is different from any other member of the community. He
called attention to Section 11.2 of the Zoning Ordinance which states:
"An appeal of a Zoning Ordinance interpretation must be filed within
30 days; failure to timely file an appeal results in the interpreta-
tion becoming final and binding to the property owner who requested
the Interpretation." He remarked that Mr. Baglnskl's interpretation
that a dock can be constructed without any other structure on his
client's Island property was issued on July 25, 1991. He reported
that the Planning Commission hearing on his client's boat dock exten-
sion request was held on August 15, 1991, well within the 30 day time
period within which an appeal wou.ld have to be filed of the written
Interpretation.
In response to Commissioner Saunders, County Attorney Cuyler
advised that the Zoning Ordinance does not contain a standing require-
ment. He stated that Mr. Anderson has cited the general standing pro-
vision. He noted that that provision cannot preclude an appeal by
someone who is unaware of the decision.
C4~s~uiwl~ner Saunders ~oved, seconded by Contsstoner llasse and
c~/-rl~d~i~ou~ly, thmt The Conoervanc~ does have standing to file
thim ~mml w~tch has been filed in m timely ~anner and that the
~o~mtwim ~ the mrtts of sue.
Attorney Anderson stated that his client is entitled to build at
least one dock to provide access to his 113 acre holdings on Key
gO0 .-.! 159
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November 12, 1991
Island. Me reported that he is willing to stipulate that in order to
build any other dock for the six lots on that property that a building
permit for another principle structure must be pulled either con-
current or prior to a boat dock.
At this time, Mr. Anderson introduced Mr. Jim Smiley, who prepared
aerial photographs of the area in question. He noted that he
inspected the area as shown on the photo ten days ago. He reported
that two docks have been added since he did a detailed inspection at
the end of August.
Commimsioner Masse asked whether there are any residences or
structures on this segment of the island, to which Mr. Smiley replied
that there are 36 docks and ll structures. He indicated'that some of
the docks extend 100' into the waterway.
Attorney Anderson provided for the record, a copy of the 3uly 23,
1991 Planning Commission packet wlth respect to his client's request
for an 80 foot boat dock extension.
The following persons spoke in support of The Conservancy's
appeal:
Sandra Nelson
Linda Douglas
John Douglas
Those persons speaking in support of the appeal, cited the
following: seven additional docks will be hazardous to recreational
boaters; environmental concerns due to the close proximity to Rookery
Bay; in the past the County has looked hard at people pl~:lng docks on
properties that have no structures and the same ruling should apply in
this matter; and secondary structures should not be allowed prior to
the construction of primary structures.
Mr. Baginski remarked that it is unknown what will be done on the
Island, but it is known what may be done. He stated that the
agreement with the purchaser of the property from the state indicates
what can go on, i.e. single family homes, tennis courts, swimming
pools, etc.
Commissioner Volpe remarked that he feels that Mr. Baginski is not
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lnterpretimg the ordinance, but Instead, he Is rewriting it. He
indicated that the ordinance does not allow for these types of struc-
tures to be built simply because this is a barrier Island.
Attorney Anderson explained that Mr. Bagtnski's interpretation is
based on established law regarding riparian rights which are defined
as follows: "Riparian rights are those incident to land bordering
upon navigable waters. They are rights of ingress, egress, boating,
bathing, fishing and such others as may be or have been defined by
law."
Mr. Anderson called attention to the case of Game and Fresh Water
Fish Commission vs Lake Island, Ltd. He advised that t. he Florida
Supreme Court gave recognition and approval to the long established
rule in Florida that a riparian property owner has the right to
construct a dock on the bed and shores adjacent to his property, sub-
~ect to the rights of the public regardinG navigation, commerce,
fishing, bathing and the like. He noted that any restriction on a
riparian right to construct a dock for purposes of ingress and egress
must be based on a threat to the public's equal right to use the
waterway, but not based on what might or might not or what is forced
to be built on the uplands. In addition, he recalled the long
established Florida rule that riparian rights are property rights
which cannot be taken without Just: compensation.
Attorney Anderson advised that the DNR and the Army Corps of
Engineers have issued permits for his client to construct a dock and
DER has determined that the dock in question is exempt from their per-
mitting requirements. He indicated that the Agreement approved by the
Governor and Cabinet specifically authorizes the construction of
docks. He stated that his client will be required to provide a dune
enhancement program which Includes removal of exotics and the planting
of native vegetation. He indicated that in order to perform the dune
enhancement, Mr. Wolfe would need to bring equipment by boat to the
Island and a dock will be necessary to moor the boat and unload the
eq%lipment. He related that one of the principle uses In the
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agricultural zoning district which this property lies within is a
conservation use. He Indicated that there is nothing within the A-2
Zoning District regulations that requires a structure, noting that it
permits uses or structures of a principle nature.
In closing, Mr. Anderson urged the Commission to uphold the Zoning
Director's interpretation which Is based on law and fact. He noted
that In view of the fact that there are many other docks in the sub-
Ject ·re·, it must be presumed that they were lawfully permitted.
Assistant County Attorney Student announced that a rlparlan right
is an unqualified right and is subject to reasonable governmental
regulations and restrictions. She pointed out that the Commission
needs to consider the circumstances presented In terms of the ingress
and egress riparian rights and make findings as to upholding or not
upholding Mr. Bagtnski's interpretation and whether it would have an
· ffect on those riparian rights.
Attorney Anderson stated that his client is requesting one dock to
serve 113 acres.
There were no other speakers.
Co~tmioner $4~nd·rs ~ov~d, seconded by Couisstoner Shanaban and
c~rrt~dun~ntmou~ly, to close the public hearing.
Cstsstoner Volp~ ~oved, seconded by Coutseloner H·sse to grant
the appeal, thereby, reversing the Planning/Zoning Director's
triterproration that w~uld allow for a dock per~lt to be Issued prior
to th~ issuance of · per~att or development order for a prlury struc-
ture.
Commissioner Shanahan concurred that he believes that the pri-
mary structure before the accessory permitting rule should stand.
UpO~ call for the question, the motion carried unanimously.
ss~ Co~lssioner Shanahah moved, seconded by Commissioner
~d c~rried unanimous/y, that the following items under the con-
~t ~ be approved and/or adopted:
It~a,16A1
ACCEPT~ OF NATER AND S~R FACILITIES FOR MONTCLAIR PARK - WITH
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November 12, 1991
The water and sewer facilities to service the project cannot
be placed into service and no Certificate of Occupancy shall
be issued until the Florida Department of Environmental
Regulation furnishes a letter authorizing the placement of
these systems into service.
Bacteriological testing has met the County's requirements.
The Fire Flow requirements of the project have been satisfied,
and the Fire District furnishes a letter accepting the fire
hydrant for ownership and maintenance.
Receipt of payment for water usage from Utilities for
bacteriological testing.
~SOI,~I'X~ 91-767 ~%NTING PRELIMINARY ACCEPTANCE OF TH~ ROADWAY,
~~, ~ ~ S~ I~O~S FOR ~E FINAL PLAT OF
"~~~ P~" - WI~ STI~TIONS
See Page.
~IT~ F~ EXCAVATION PE~IT NO. 59.408 "GREY OAKS PHASE I GOLF
~, ~A~ IN SE~ION 24, T~SHIP 49 SO~, ~ 25 ~ST - IN
~ ~ OF ~1~,000.00
AC~EPT~ OF S~ FACILITIKS FOR LAKE SAN MARINO/CARIBBEAN PARK -
WITN STX~TI~
1. The Florida Department of Environmental Regulation furnishes
a letter authorizing the sewer system to be placed in service.
2. That the Board of County Commissioners accept as surety the
Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. SB-16257 in the
amount of $8,007.90.
See Page /75
RECORDED IN 0R BOOK 1693 PAGES 100& ~ 1019
91-768 FROVIDING FOR ASSESSMENT OF LIKN ~R THE COST OF
OF ~LIC ~IS~ ON LOT 10, BL~ 21, N~L~S P~
~D~SI~, ~T 2 CAS~ NO. 91-06-09140, D~IEL R. G~CIA, ~R OF
See Pages /?d-
It~ ~16ASb
RE~O~UTX~N 91-769 ~OVIDING FOR ASSESSMENT OF LIEN FOR TH~ COST OF
A~AT~T OF PUBLIC NUISANCE ON LOT 17, BLOCK 2?7, GOLDEN GAT~, UNIT
8, PA~T 1, CASK NO. 91-08-11395, EMILE ACHOUR AND MICHELE ACHOUR,
OWK~ OF ENCORD
Iteli ~18&5c
See Pages / 7~-- / 77
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November 12, ]99]
P~OV~DING FOR J~SZ$SMENT OF LIEN FOR THE COST OF
RUISANCR ON LOT 1, BLOCK 353, MARCO BEAC~ UNIT
9,1-08-11423, JOHN RICHARD WILSON, OWNER OF RECORD
See Pages
!t~OLUT~ON 91-771 PROVIDING FOR ASSESSMENT OF LIEN FOR THE COST OF
AB&T~0g]FT OF P~BLIC NUISANCE ON LOT 12, BLOCK 232, MARCO BEACH, UNIT
6, C~I~ NO. 91-08-11165, MARLIN B. REISHUS, FRANK B. CERNIGLIA AND
~ J. CERNIGLIAi OWNERS OF RECORD
See Pages / FO ' If/
RESOLUTION 91-?72 PROVIDING FO~A~~NT OF LIEN FOR THE COST OF
ABATB~IIT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE ON LOT 2, BLOCK 54, MARCO BEACH UNIT 2,
CAS~ NO. 91-O7-09513, WILLIAM J. RITCHIE, SR. AND DOROTHY L. RITCHIE,
See Pages
91-773 PROVIDING FOR ASSESSMENT OF LIEN FOR THE COST OF
OF PUBLIC NUISANCE ON LOT 2, BLOCK 250, UNIT 7 PART - GOLDEN
NO. 91--07-10962, FLORENCE O'CONNOR AND GORDON SHERWOOD,
See Page.
I~L~OLUTION 91-774 PROVIDING FOR ASSESSMENT OF LIEN FOR THE COST OF
A~AT~M~NT OF I~UBLIC NUISANCE ON LOT 21, BLOCK ?, NAPLES SOUTH, UNIT 2,
91-O?-10917, WILLIAM BIERMANN AND PATRICIA BI~%NN, OWNERS
OF RECORD
See Pages
I~SOLUTION 91-?75 PROVIDING FOR ASSESSMENT OF LIEN FOR ~ COST OF
ABATI~NT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE ON LOT 12, BLOCK F, NAPLES VILLAS, CASE
NO. 91-0?-1096Ot BONITA LUMBER & SUPPLY CO., INC., OWNER OF RECORD
AN~]I~II~IITOF PI~3RAM DESCRIPTION OF THE RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM,
~ ~R-19-11g122-0247, CHANGING TH~ 3~ IRTEREST TO 0~ INTEREST FOR
~ COUIITT'$ RH]ITAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM LOAN
Item ,16C1
~ ~07 (LIBRARY CAPITAL IMPROVE~ENTS) AND FUND 355 (LIBRARY I~PACT
~) ~ ~ RECOGNIZINO CARRY FORWARD FROM FY 1991 AT
~~BLIC NKA~.ING
Itet #16D!
&M&RD 0~ PURCNASE OF NETWORK COJOfUNICATIONS KQUII~rENT FOR COLLIER
comrm, rtn zYx s DIVISION OL ZES ROUP
ooo
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November 12, 1991
~ ~ FOR THE ACQUISITION OF AN ~ASEMENT ON PARCEL 117
FOR T~ ~OL~EN ~T~ E~TATES WKLLFIELD EXPANSION PP. OJ~CT - PHASE III
See Pages
~ ~ BIg ~91-1735, #AT~R ~ FOR TI~ UTILITIES DIVISION, TO
K~BT~, ~. - ~TIMATED TOTAL A~OUNT OF $180,000.00___
Its ~1~D4 c~mttnned to 11/26/91
~ITEI~I~[ TO &~ TO FUND ARD OPERATE THE IMMOKAL.EE URGENT CARE
~I'!~C ~ MARCH 31, 1992
A~RE~T ~NEE][ COLLI~ COUNTY AND TH~ DEPARTMENT OF C~I~
~AI~ ~ T~ ~A~ OF ~ ~~US ~IAL ~S~NSE HL~ OF
It~16~
}~ ~ A~~ B~ COLLIER CO~, A ~LITIC~ S~DIVISION OF
~ ~A~ OF ~IDA, ~ ~ CI~ OF NAPLES AI~RT A~ORI~ FOR ~E
~I~ -- ~ ~ ~7,434/~Y AT $619.50
~ ][~ ~ ORDER FOR CON:~ULTINO SERVICES ON U.S. ¢1 OUTPALL
_ m aT.s , INC.
· I--?T6 APPROVXNG ~ND CERTIFYING THE SPECIAL ASSESS~RT ROLL
SOLID WAST~ C0LLEC~ION AND DISPOSAL FEES FOR TH~ 1992
See Pages
mov~ ~o #8H2
91-777 ~TABLXSHINI THE ~ OF O~XCE ~R ~ 11 ~ERS
See Pages
ltm d~1631
C~1'I'1~C,~I"~ OF CO~ION TO
P~~ ~IS~'S O~ICE
November 12, 1991
284
4],6
276
289/291, 294
1/22
28/33
36/39,42
~0-
1991-1/1991-19
1984 TAX ROLL
1987 TAX ROLL
1988 TAX ROLL
1989 TAX ROLL
1990 TAX ROLL
1991 TAX ROLL
Date
11/6/91
11/6/91
~o/2~/~1
10/25/91
Date
10/25/91-11/6/91
[)ate
11/1/9!
11/1/91
11/2/91-11/6/91
1991TANGZBLK PKRSONAL PROI:rERTY
1[/1/91-11/5/9!
~~ CORReSPONDS'lICE - FILED AND/OR R~II~RR~D
The followIn9 miscellaneous correspondence was filed and/or
referred to the various departments as indicated below:
Memo from James C. Giles, Clerk of the Circuit Court, to
Board of County Commissioners dated 10/31/91, re Excess Fees
for Fiscal Year 1990/91 and accompanying Form LGF-3. Copies
to Netl Dotrill; John Yonkosky, Mike McNees and filed.
Memo from Mary W. Morgan, Supervisor of Elections, to Board
of County Commissioners dated 10/28/91, re Excess Fees for
Fiscal Year 1990/91 with accompanying Form LGF-3 and copy of
Office of Comptroller, Department of Banking and Finance,
Name, Address and Telephone Verification.
Florida Department of Community Affairs, Elderly Homeowner
Rehabilitation Program, Notice of Extension of Application
Deadline from 11/1/1991 to 12/6/1991. Copy to Russell
Shreeve, Frank Brutt and filed.
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November 12, 1991
5o
Letter to Hon. Patricia Anne Goodnight from Robert Pennock,
Chief, Bureau of Local Planning, dated 10/93/91 re submission
of proposed comprehensive plan amendment(s). Copies to Neil
Dotrill, Frank Brutt and fined.
Letter to Chairman, Board of County Commissioners, from Jon
M. Iglehart, Environmental Specialist, Florida Department of
Environmental Regulation, dated 10/25/91 re Collier County -
WRR, File No. 112039435 with accompanying copy of Application
for Mangrove Alteration Permit for Applicant South Seas
Northwest Condominium Inc. Copies to Neil Dotrill, Harry
Huber and flied.
8o
Letter to Mrs. Anne Goodnight from Wallace A. Hibbard,
Superintendent, United States Department of the Interior,
dated 10/28/91 re General Management Plan/Final Environmental
Assessment (GMP/FEIS) for Big Cypress National Preserve.
Copies to Bill Lorenz and filed.
Artificial Reef Development Program Call For Applications
from Virginia A. Vail, Environmental Administrator, Florida
Department of Natural Resources, dated 10/16/91 reporting
applications must be received in her office by 5 P.M.
1/17/92. Copies to Neil Dotrill, Harry Huber and filed.
Minutes received and flied:
A. Pelican Bay Advisory Committee agenda of 11/6/91, Minutes
of 10/22/91.
B. Collier County Planning Commission Agenda of 11/7/91.
C, Library Advisory Board Minutes of 9/26/91.
Letter to Board of County Commissioners from Abe Skinner,
Property Appraiser, dated 10/30/91 with accompanying Form
LFG-4.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Letter to Board of County Commissioners dated 10/25/91 from
Bruce Lawrence Scheiner, Esq. re his client Stephen Moore,
his file #07656-91, regarding chemical spill. Copies to Nell
Dotrill, Ken Cuyler and filed.
Copy of letter from Sheriff Don Hunter to John Yonkosky,
dated 10/24/91 re: Interest earnings.
Memo from Sheriff Don Hunter to Board of County Commissioners
dated 10/8/9! re Sheriff's Confiscation Trust Fund, Third
Quarterly Report - 1991
Letter to Patricia Anne Goodnight, Chairperson, from Sheriff
Don Hunter dated 10/30/91 re: Fiscal Year 1990-91 Surplus
Funds and accompanying LGF-3. Copies to John ¥onkosky and
filed.
14.
Letter to Hon. Anne Goodnight from Robert L. Patton of the
Collier County Tax Collector's Office, dated 10/28/91 re
distribution of Current Ad Valorem Tax.
There being no further business for the Good of the County, the
meeting was adjourned by Order of the Chair - Time: 10:50 P.M.
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November 12, ~991
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS/EX
OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD(S) OF
SPECIAL DISTRICTS UNDER ITS
CONTROL
ATTEST~ -' ~,
JAMES O;' .$ILES., 'CtLERK
~The~e'm~n~tee~,approved by the Board on
',. .~.~' ~,
as prese~;-,' X or as corrected
PATRICIA ANNE GOODNIGHT, CHAIRMAN
March 10, 1992
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