DSAC Minutes 09/05/2012 September 5, 2012
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, September 5, 2012
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Development Services Advisory
Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on
this date at 3:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at the Collier County Growth
Management Division Building, Conference Room#609/610, 2800 N. Horseshoe
Drive, Naples, Florida, with the following members present:
Chairman: William J. Varian
Vice Chairman: David Dunnavant
James E. Boughton
Clay Brooker
Dalas Disney
Marco Espinar
Blair Foley
Chris Mitchell
Mario Valle
Laura Spurgeon DeJohn
Ron Waldrop
Stan Chrzanowski
(Vacancy)
Excused: George H. Hermanson
Absent: Robert Mulhere
ALSO PRESENT: Nick Casalanguida, Administrator, Growth Management Division
Jamie French, Director, Operations & Regulatory Management
Judy Puig, Operations Analyst, Staff Liaison
Jay Ahmad, Director, Transportation Engineering
Reed Jarvi, Manager, Transportation Planning
Nathan Beals, Project Manager, Public Utilities
Jack McKenna, County Engineer
Tom Chmelik, Planning and Project Mgt., Public Utilities
Robert Salvaggio, Deputy Fire Code Official
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I. Call to Order-Chairman
Chairman Varian called the meeting to order at 3:00pm.
II. Approval of Agenda
Mr.Disney moved to approve the Agenda subject to the addition of item VIII.B—FEMA
Discussion. Second by Mr. Foley. Carried unanimously 10 -0.
III. Approval of Minutes from August 8,2012 Meeting
Mr.Disney moved to approve the minutes of the August 8,2012 meeting as presented. Second
by Mr. Dunnavant. Carried unanimously 10-0.
IV. Public Speakers
None
V. Staff Announcements/Updates
A. Public Utilities Division Update— [Nathan Beals]
Tom Chmelik reported there were no updates however, a representative will continue to
appear before the Committee and provide updates on Department business which may be of
interest to the Committee.
B. Fire Review Update— [Ed Riley]
Bob Salvaggio,Fire Code Official submitted the documents "Office of the Fire Code
Official—Summary of Plan Review Activity—July- 12"and"Fire Plan Review—Time
Frame Summary-July—12"for information purposes.
Mr. Valle arrived at 3:10pm
C. Growth Management Division/Transportation Engineering— [Jay Ahmad]
Jay Ahmad reported:
• Oil Well Road Improvement Project—The project is near completion with the eastern
and western portion of the improved roadway open for traffic. "Punch list items"are
being addressed.
• Davis Boulevard/Collier Boulevard Improvement Project—52%complete and is
ahead of schedule with completion slated for March 2014.
• Golden Gate Blvd bridges—Over Golden Gate Main Canal—under construction; a
temporary crossing is planned for 23rd Ave.
• Master Mobility Plan—Staff/Consultants continue to develop the Plan.
Ms. DeJohn arrived at 3:20pm
D. Growth Management Division/Planning& Regulation Update— [Jamie French]
Jamie French submitted the report"Monthly Statistics"which outlined building plan review
activities. The Committee requested:
• On page 5, expand the columns to a 24 month reporting period.
• If possible,incorporate Fire Code Reviews into the Report.
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Mr. French reported:
• Staff continues to monitor employee expenditures within the Division. This includes
identifying the tasks and duties completed by an employee so the proper fund source
is accountable for any expenditures required.
• Representatives of DSAC met with County Staff on September 4,2012 to discuss the
"CityView"portal.
• The Fire Review Subcommittee continues to meet.
VI. New Business
None
VII. Old Business
A. Transportation Corridor Preservation Ordinance(changes to discuss) [Reed Jarvi]
Mr. Jarvi submitted the"Collier County Transportation Corridor Preservation Plan
Ordinance" for information purposes. He reported the Plan is not ready for formal review.
Under Committee member discussions the following was noted:
• Concern was expressed on the overall concept of the Ordinance as it constitutes an
unfair taking of land given the way the Ordinance is structured.
• Land uses may be prematurely restricted for lands within the areas under the auspices
of the Ordinance.
• The Ordinance creates an immediate decrease in property value and an encumbrance
on an affected party's lands,when ultimately, no use of the property may be required.
Nick Casalanguida reported:
• Federal and State mandates require the County to develop the Long Range
Transportation Plan.
• The Ordinance has been revised intending to be a"notification process"with no
requirements of the landowner to restrict their uses.
• The"notification"is an attempt by the County to ensure landowners/future
landowners are aware of any conceived public improvements affecting their property.
• The"notification"would allow the landowner to make informed decisions on the use
of their property,including transferring ownership of the affected lands for a fee to
the County.
• Currently,landowners are typically notified during the design phase of a project.
Committee members noted:
• The Long Range Transportation Plan is existing, and it is the responsibility of any
party to undertake"due diligence"when making property/land use decisions, absent
of an Ordinance.
• It is more beneficial for"upfront"notification to an affected party,rather than
delaying it whereby long term land use decisions are severely impacted by a public
improvement.
• Consideration be given to providing the"notification"to areas identified as Protected
Corridors,not Planned Corridors.
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Discussion ensued with examples cited of the Ordinance's potential impact on property
values and land use decisions.
In conclusion,Mr. Casalanguida requested Committee members develop recommendations
on an equitable means for the County to "notify buyers and sellers"(of lands)on the
County's intentions for planned public transportation improvements.
B. FEMA Discussion
Jack McKenna submitted a document"FEMA Floodplain Storage."
Mr. Chrzanowski reported the document outlines Staff's concern on the newly adopted
FEMA maps and the related regulations negative affects on the potential development of
properties in the County.
Nick Casalanguida reported FEMA has informed Staff that County Ordinances must be
structured in a manner which essentially prohibits development of approximately 10— 15K
previously platted home site properties in the County.
FEMA has notified the County of their position and required the County to amend applicable
Ordinances or face revocation of the FEMA program within the County.
He noted the Subcommittee is necessary to assist Staff in addressing the issue with the Board
of County Commissioners, legislative delegations,Federal Agencies, etc. Their tasks and
duties would include, (with the support of Staff), identifying the potential impacts of the
policies through collection and analysis of technical data and developing findings and
recommendations for consideration.
It was noted the ultimate solution may require not only technical and scientific analysis, but
political action.
VIII. Committee Member Comments
Judy Puig reported the County continues to pursue filling the vacancy on the Committee.
IX. Adjourn
Next Meeting Dates
October 3,2012 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
November 7,2012 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
December 5,2012 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
January 2,2013 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
February 6,2013 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was adjourned by the
order of the Chair at 4:55 PM.
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September 5,2012
COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman,William Varian
These Minutes were proved by the Board/Chairman on t4 3`(Z ,
as presented , or as amended
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