Agenda 02/14/2012 Item #10H2/14/2012 Item 10.H.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ST- PL20110000677: Collier County Governments' Parks and Recreation and Conservation
Collier Departments - A Resolution approving Petition ST- PL20110000677 requesting a
Special Treatment development permit to construct a restroom, maintenance storage
building, pavilion, parking, stormwater treatment areas, landscaping, lighting, access
drive, trails, boardwalks, shade structures, fishing platform, water quality treatment
facility, utility piping, and pedestrian bridges within the Special Treatment Overlay (ST)
for a project known as the Gordon River Greenway Park located in Sections 27 and 34,
Township 49 South, Range 25 East, Collier County, Florida.
OBJECTIVE:
To have the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) take final action for a Special Treatment
development permit within a project known as the Gordon River Greenway Park.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The request is to impact areas within the Special Treatment (ST) Overlay area for public park
uses as described in the title above. The ST Permit review focuses solely on impacts within the
64 acres of ST Overlay area. However, there will be discussion of the overall project within the
attached staff report in order to provide context for the ST permit review.
The proposed Gordon River Greenway Park (GRGP) project is the second in a series of Collier
County projects designed to create the Gordon River Greenway, a unique passive park along
with a water quality system to mitigate and reduce pollution levels in Gordon River and
downstream surface waters that flow into Naples Bay. The GRGP site is being designed to result
in two distinct park development nodes: the West Development Node is outside of the ST
Overlay with ingress /egress provisions through a loop roadway originating at the Fleischinann
Boulevard /Goodlette -Frank Road intersection; and the Northeast Development Node within the
ST Overlay to the northeast with ingress /egress provisions through a proposed north/south access
drive adjacent to the Bear's Paw golf course.
Within the ST overlay district, the proposed altered pervious area is approximately 4.5 acres and
the proposed impervious area is approximately 2.4 acres for a total proposed affected area of 6.9
acres (see Exhibit A, ST Overlay Affected Area Map as contained in the attached Resolution).
These acreages include the temporary impacts of a two -foot wide temporary construction impact
area along both outside edges of the boardwalk, 12 feet of temporary construction impact along
the asphalt trails, and excavation for utility piping /tie -in.
The primary components of the GRGP project within the ST Overlay are generally depicted on
the overall site concept plan (Exhibit B as contained in the attached Resolution) and include
passive park amenities as follows:
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• The Northeast Development Node with its associated restroom, maintenance
storage building, pavilion, parking, stormwater treatment areas, landscaping,
lighting, and access drive.
• Passive park amenities such as recreational multipurpose pedestrian/bicycle trails,
boardwalks, associated shade structures, and lighting.
• Fishing platform.
• A water quality treatment facility to enhance water quality from stormwater
runoff along Golden Gate Parkway.
• Utility piping for water, sewer, and stormwater.
• Pedestrian bridge over the Golden Gate Canal, and provisions for a future
pedestrian bridge across Golden Gate Parkway to connect to Freedom Park.
• Exotic plant removal.
The overall proposed GRGP project includes over 100 acres of undeveloped upland and wetland
habitats, including a 22.2 acre preservation area (see Exhibit B, Concept Plan). As a result of the
proposed project, over 90% of the ST overlay area remains unaltered except for the beneficial
removal of exotic plants, and the vast majority of the overall project site also remains
undeveloped. Therefore, staff is in agreement with the applicant in stating that "the project will
achieve the conservation goals envisioned with the original designation of a general conservation
ST Overlay in this area."
FISCAL IMPACT:
The ST permit approval by and of itself will have no fiscal impact on Collier County. There is no
guarantee that the project, at build out, will maximize its authorized level of development.
However, if the ST permit is approved, a portion of the land could be developed and the new
development will result in an impact on Collier County public facilities.
There are costs associated with the development of the site, but no direct fiscal impact due to the
approval of the ST Permit. The fiscal impacts to the County will occur at time of construction.
The Parks & Recreation and Conservation Collier Departments will identify the capital and
recurring costs at the time of award of the construction contract.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN (GMP) IMPACT:
Future Land Use Element (FLUE): The subject property is located within the Urban
designated area (Urban — Mixed Use District, Urban Residential Subdistrict) as identified on the
Countywide Future Land Use Map, and is within the Coastal High Hazard Area. This
designation is intended to accommodate a variety of residential and non - residential uses,
including parks, recreational facilities, and essential services as defined in the Land Development
Code (LDC). The Public Use District (P) is intended to accommodate government facilities that
provide essential services, including parks and recreational services facilities. Furthermore, the
proposed use is consistent with the Future Land Use Element (FLUE) via Policy 5.5, which
encourages the planning for expansion of County owned and operated public facilities and
services to existing lands that are designated for urban intensity uses. Comprehensive Planning
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Staff has reviewed this petition and has found it consistent with the applicable policies of the
FLUE. A detailed analysis of the project's consistency with the FLUE is contained in the
attached Staff Report.
Transportation Element: Transportation Planning Staff has reviewed the petitioner's Traffic
Impact Statement (TIS) and has determined that the roadway network has sufficient capacity to
accommodate this project within the 5 -year planning period. Therefore, the subject application
can be deemed consistent with Policy 5.1 of the Transportation Element of the Growth
Management Plan (GMP).
Conservation and Coastal Management Element (CCME): Staff supports the petition since it
complies with all GMP and LDC requirements. Please see "Environmental Advisory Council
(EAC) Staff Report" for further information.
Comprehensive Planning staff finds the proposed rezoning may be found consistent with the
FLUE and the other applicable elements of the GMP.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EACI RECOMMENDATION:
The EAC heard this petition on December 7, 2011, and voted 5 -0 to approve with
recommendations. The following recommendations are for the ST Overlay area:
1. The hours of operation are limited to between dawn to dusk.
2. There will be no exterior lighting associated with the project in the Special Treatment
Area.
3. Eliminate the parking.
The EAC did recommend that the remainder of the uses proposed remain:
• A North Development Node with its associated restroom, maintenance storage
building, pavilion, stormwater treatment areas, landscaping and access drive.
• Passive parking amenities such as recreational multipurpose pedestrian/bicycle
trails, boardwalks and associated shade structures.
• Fishing platform.
• A water quality treatment facility to enhance water quality from stormwater
runoff along Golden Gate Parkway.
• Utility piping for water, sewer and stormwater.
Pedestrian bridge over the Golden Gate Canal.
4. Allow for impact acreage for the future pedestrian bridge over Golden Gate Parkway to
connect to Freedom Park. (Please note that the Exhibits A & B attached and the impacts
cited in this report include the additional 0.7 acres needed for the bridge).
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COLLIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION (CCPC) RECOMMENDATION•
Section 4.02.14.F. of the LDC states that the ST permit must go before the planning commission
for review and recommendation, which shall be forwarded to the BCC for final action.
This item was heard by the CCPC at the January 5, 2012 hearing, and by a vote of 7 -0
recommended to forward this petition to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a
recommendation of approval subject to the following conditions:
1. Allow for impact acreage for the future pedestrian bridge over Golden Gate Parkway to
connect to Freedom Park. (Please note that the Resolution attached and the impacts cited
in this report include the additional 0.7 acres needed for the bridge).
The CCPC did not agree with EAC recommendations #1 — 3; the CCPC did agree with EAC
recommendation 94. Because persons spoke in opposition to this petition at the CCPC, the
petition cannot be placed on the Consent Agenda.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS:
This item has been reviewed and approved for legal sufficiency. A majority vote of the Board is
necessary for Board action. (STV)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff concurs with the recommendation of the CCPC and further recommends that the Board of
County Commissioners approve the request for ST- PL20110000677, the Gordon River
Greenway Park subject to staff s and the CCPC conditions of approval, which have been
incorporated into the attached resolution.
PREPARED BY:
Summer Araque, Senior Environmental Specialist, Land Development Services Department,
Growth Management Division, Planning & Regulation
Attachments:
1) Resolution (includes Exhibit A — ST Overlay Affected Area Map; Exhibit B — Overall
Project Site /ST Overlay Concept Plan
2) Application
3) CCPC Staff Report
4) EAC Staff Report
5) Project Narrative (by applicant)
6) Site Development Plan Overall Concept Plan (Entire site including ST and non -ST areas
attached for reference)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 10.1-1.
2/14/2012 Item 10.H.
Item Summary: This item requires that ex parte disclosure be provided by Commission
members. Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn in. ST-
PL20110000677: Collier County Governments' Parks and Recreation and Conservation Collier
Departments - A Resolution approving Petition ST- PL20110000677 requesting a Special
Treatment development permit to construct a restroom, maintenance storage building,
pavilion, parking, stormwater treatment areas, landscaping, lighting, access drive, trails,
boardwalks, shade structures, fishing platform, water quality treatment facility, utility piping,
and pedestrian bridges within the Special Treatment Overlay (ST) for a project known as the
Gordon River Greenway Park located in Sections 27 and 34, Township 49 South, Range 25 East,
Collier County, Florida.
Meeting Date: 2/14/2012
Prepared By
Approved By
Name: LorenzWilliam
Title: Director - CDES Engineering Services,Comprehensive
Date: 1/20/2012 8:04:46 AM
Name: BellowsRay
Title: Manager - Planning, Comprehensive Planning
Date: 1/20/2012 9:18:54 AM
Name: PuigJudy
Title: Operations Analyst, CDES
Date: 1/20/2012 9:27:02 AM
Name: FederNorman
Title: Administrator - Growth Management Div,Transportati
Date: 1/24/2012 1:17:23 PM
Name: MarcellaJeanne
Title: Executive Secretary,Transportation Planning
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Date: 1/26/2012 1:14:13 PM
Name: WilliamsSteven
Title: Assistant County Attorney,County Attorney
Date: 1/30/2012 1:25:51 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 1/30/2012 4:17:28 PM
Name: IsacksonMark
Title: Director -Corp Financial and Mgmt Svs,CMO
Date: 2/2/2012 10:55:12 AM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager
Date: 2/2/2012 1:51:08 PM
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION ST- PL20110000677:
REQUESTING A SPECIAL TREATMENT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO
CONSTRUCT A RESTROOM, MAINTENANCE STORAGE BUILDING,
PAVILION, PARKING, STORMWATER TREATMENT AREAS,
LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING, ACCESS DRIVE, TRAILS, BOARDWALKS,
SHADE STRUCTURES, FISHING PLATFORM, WATER QUALITY
TREATMENT FACILITY, UTILITY PIPING, AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES
WITHIN THE SPECIAL TREATMENT OVERLAY (ST) FOR A PROJECT
KNOWN AS THE GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK LOCATED IN
SECTIONS 27 AND 34, TOWNSHIP 49 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, COLLIER
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Florida in Chapter 125, Florida Statutes, has
conferred on Collier County, the power to establish, coordinate and enforce, zoning and such
business regulations as necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the County pursuant thereto has adopted Ordinance 04 -55, as amended,
which establishes regulations for the zoning of particular geographic divisions of the County;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, being the duly
elected constituted board of the area hereby affected, has held a hearing in regular session as in
said regulations made and provided, and has considered the advisability of allowing the
construction of the following within the Special Treatment area as shown on the attached plans
(Exhibits A and B):
• The Northeast Development Node with its associated restroom,
maintenance storage building, pavilion, parking, stormwater treatment
areas, landscaping, lighting, and access drive.
• Passive park amenities such as recreational multipurpose
pedestrian/bicycle trails, boardwalks, associated shade structures, and
lighting.
• Fishing platform.
• A water quality treatment facility to enhance water quality from
stormwater runoff along Golden Gate Parkway.
• Utility piping for water, sewer, and stormwater.
• Pedestrian bridge over the Golden Gate Canal, and provisions for a
future pedestrian bridge across Golden Gate Parkway to connect to
Freedom Park.
WHEREAS, all interested parties have been given opportunity to be heard by this Board
in public meeting assembled and the Board having considered all matters presented.
Gordon River Greenway Park ST Permit
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
Petition ST- PL2011 -677 filed by Collier County Governments' Parks and Recreation and
Conservation Collier, with respect to the property more particularly known as Gordon River
Greenway Park is hereby approved for a Special Treatment Development Permit to allow for 6.9
acres of impacts as shown on Exhibits "A" and `B" in a Public Use zoning with Special
Treatment Overlay (P -ST) wherein said property is located.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution relating to Petition Number ST-
PL2011 -677 be recorded in the minutes of this Board.
This Resolution adopted after motion, second and majority vote.
DONE AND ORDERED this
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
Deputy Clerk
Approved as to Form and
Legal Sufficiency
Steven T. Williams '5 I
Assistant County Attorney �t91i 2
day of , 2012.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Fred W. Coyle, Chairman
Attachments: Exhibit A — ST Overlay Affected Area Map
Exhibit B -- Overall Project Site /ST Overlay Concept Plan
Gordon River Greenway Park ST Permit
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COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
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2800 NORTH HORSESHOE DRIVE
NAPLES, FLORIDA 34104
(239) 252 -2505
D'ENELOPfVIENT PERMIT PETITION FOR SPECIAL TREATMENT DESIGNATED LAND
PETITION NO (AR)
PROJECT NAME
PROJECT NUMBER
DATE PR- OCESSED /DUE DATE For Staff Use Only
ASSIGNED PLANNER
On Site Inspection By:
Comments:
ABOVE TO BE COMPLETED BY STAFF
APPLICANT INFORMATION
NAME OF APPLICANT MARLA RAMSEY, COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR
MAILING ADDRESS PARKS AND RECREATION, 1500 LIVINGSTON ROAD, NAPLES, FLORIDA 34109
TELEPHONE # 239 - 252.8468 FAX # 239 - 252 -2523
E -MAIL ADDRESS: MARLARAMSEYaCOLLIERGOV.NET
NAME OF OWNER(S) COLLIER- COUNTY
MAILING<ADDRESS 3301 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST, NAPLK FLORIDA 34112-3969
TELEPHONE # 239 -252 -$468 FAX 239- 25244525
E -MAIL ADDRESS, MARtARAIVISEY(&COLtIERGOV.NET
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General Location: COLLIER GO'UNTY, FLORIDA, IN SECTIONS 27 8 34, T19S, R25E, SOUTH OF GOLDEN GATE
PARKWAY AND. EAST OF GO.06LETTIR4RANK..RO.AD.
Legal Description of Property: SEE ATTACHED`
No-Wre of P61hiont See Project Narrative.
OAvt'er�App�tcant Date
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{ SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: THIS PETITION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PLOT PLAN AND ANY OTHER APPLICABLE INFORMATION
AND DATE REQUIRED BY THE DIRECTOR.
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Non- Refundable application fee of $400 for 5 acres or less, plus $50 per acre over 5 acres, $5,000
maximum fee (Make Check payable to Collier County Board of Commissioners)
1 Proof of Ownership.(Losi laic statement or warranty deed)
1 Complete application signed by the owner
/ Owner /Agent authorization if petitioner is different from the owner
Map of Site.loca'fion
/ Site Plan including. all proposed impacts and non - pervious calculations
/ Approved jurisdictional wetland lines (if applicable)
1 Return completed application package to,
Community Development & Environmental Services
Intake Planner
2800 N Horseshoe Drive
Naples., FL 34104
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STAFF REPORT
TO: COLLIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION - PLANNING & REGULATION
HEARING DATE: JANUARY 5, 2012
SUBJECT: PETITION: ST- PL2011 -677, GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK SPECIAL
TREATMENT PERMIT
PROPERTY OWNER/AGENTS:
Applicant:
Marla Ramsey,
Collier County Public Services Administrator
Parks and Recreation Department
1500 Livingston Road
Naples, FL 34109
Property Owner:
Collier County and Conservation Collier
3299 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, FL 34112
REQUESTED ACTION:
Agent:
J.P Marchland, P.E.
Kimley -Horn and Associates
2601 Cattleman Road, Suite 200
Sarasota, FL 34232
The request is to impact areas within the Special Treatment (ST) Overlay area for public park uses
(see Exhibit A, ST Overlay Affected Area Map). This review will focus solely on impacts within
the 64 acres of ST Overlay area. However, there will be discussion of the overall project within
this staff report in order to provide context for the ST permit review. Within "Major Issues," each
section addresses the ST Overlay area first, and then gives an overall project discussion for each
specific issue.
The proposed Gordon River Greenway Park (GRGP) project is the second in a series of Collier
County projects designed to create the Gordon River Greenway, a unique passive park along with
a water quality system to mitigate and reduce pollution levels in Gordon River and downstream
surface waters that flow into Naples Bay. The GRGP site is being designed to result in two
distinct park development nodes: the West Development Node to the west with ingress /egress
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provisions through a loop roadway originating at the Fleischmann Boulevard/Goodlette -Frank
Road intersection; and a Northeast Development Node to the northeast with ingress /egress
provisions through a proposed north/south access drive adjacent to the Bear's Paw golf course.
The primary components of the GRGP project are generally depicted on the overall site concept
plan (Exhibit B) which accompanies this application and include passive park amenities such as
recreational meandering pedestrian/bicycle walkways, boardwalks, restrooms, a maintenance
storage building, pavilions, stormwater treatment areas, a fishing platform, parking facilities
(including shared parking), pedestrian bridges, a canoe/kayak launch facility, and landscaping.
Section 4.02.14.F. of the LDC states that the ST permit must go before the planning commission
for review and recommendation, which shall be forwarded to the BCC for final action.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
The 124 acre subject property is located on the east side of Goodlette -Frank Road (CR -851) and
south of Golden Gate Parkway (CR -886), in Sections 27 and 34, Township 49 South, Range 25
East, Collier County, Florida.
PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
As described in the narrative statement included in the application, the petitioner has rezoned the
subject site to the Public Use (P) zoning district for a public park with an ST Overlay to be known
as the Gordon River Greenway Park (GRGP). The proposed Gordon River Greenway Park is a
passive park with water quality systems and passive recreation amenities located in an ecological
trail corridor. The land is owned by Collier County except the southern portion of the project is
proposed on parcels of land owned by Conservation Collier (see labels on the preceeding Site
Concept Plan)
As depicted on the Overall Project Site /ST Overlay Concept Plan (Exhibit B), the site is generally
bounded on the north by Golden Gate Parkway and a vacant residential multi - family parcel owned
by Caribbean Ventures LLC; to the east by a currently vacant residential parcel owned by
Caribbean Ventures LLC, by the Bear's Paw Country Club, by the Golden Gate Canal and by the
Naples Airport; to the west by the Naples Zoo, The Conservancy of Southwest Florida, the Gordon
River and a vacant residential parcel; a vacant non - agricultural parcel and Goodlette Arms, LLC;
and, to the south by the Gordon River and The Commons Professional Park. The proposed GRGP
project is the second in a series of Collier County projects designed to create the Gordon River
Greenway, a unique passive park along with a water quality system to mitigate and reduce
pollution levels in Gordon River and downstream surface waters that flow into Naples Bay, within
the Naples /Collier urban area.
The GRGP site is being designed to result in two distinct park development areas: a parking lot
near the zoo located to the southwest with ingress /egress provisions through a loop roadway
originating at the Fleischmann Boulevard/Goodlette -Frank Road intersection; and a parking lot
near to the northeast with ingress /egress provisions through a future north/south access roadway
originating at Golden Gate Parkway and adjacent to the Bear's Paw golf course. It is noted that the '""w
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design, permitting and construction of these access roadways to serve the two park development
areas are not part of the GRGP project scope herein. Collier County will be providing access to
the two development areas pursuant to several developer contribution agreements.
Primary components of the GRGP project are generally depicted on the overall site concept plan
which accompanies this rezone application and are expected to include:
• Stormwater dry detention treatment areas and bio- retention swales
• Water control structures
• Passive park amenities such as recreational meandering pedestrian walkways,
pavilions and boardwalks
• Fishing platform
• Parking, including shared parking, facilities
• Designated environmental preserve areas
• Restroom facilities
• Pedestrian bridges
• Connection points to access roadways by others
• Park maintenance building
• Canoe/kayak launch facility at the Gordon River
• Gopher Tortoise Preserve
• Site landscaping
• Best management improvements to enhance water quality from stormwater runoff
along Golden Gate Parkway.
As depicted on the aerial on the following page, the main parcel is bordered to the north by Golden
Gate Parkway, to the south and west by the Gordon River and to the east by Bear's Paw Golf
Course. The Naples Airport borders the southeastern most parcel and the two (2) westernmost
parcels are bordered to the west by Goodlette Frank Road and to the east by the Gordon River. The
Gordon River is a Class III water body that is listed as impaired by the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection due to its low dissolved oxygen concentration. Additionally, the Golden
Gate Canal, a major drainage canal that terminates at Naples Bay, enters the Gordon River along
the eastern boundary of the largest parcel.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN (GMP) CONSISTENCY:
Conservation and Coastal Management Element:
Objective 2.2
All canals, rivers, and flow ways discharging into estuaries shall meet applicable Federal, State, or local
water quality standards.
Policy 2.2.2
In order to limit the specific and cumulative impacts of storm water run -off, storm water systems should be
designed in such a way that discharged water does not degrade receiving waters and an attempt should be
made to enhance the timing, quantity, and quality of fresh water to the estuarine system. Non - structural
methods such as discharge and storage in wetlands are encouraged.
The Gordon River Greenway Park design will meet all federal, State, and local water quality design
standards; issuance of the ERP from the SFWMD will confirm this assertion. In addition, as required by
the Florida Communities Trust grant, water quality will be improved within the currently impaired Gordon
River by the onsite treatment of offsite runoff from Golden Gate Parkway as discussed in Subsection f.i.
(EIS, p. 15). The storm water runoff will be conveyed through a storm water treatment unit to separate
solids, grease and oils. The storm water will then be conveyed through a pipe and released into a spreader
swale enhancing the timing, quantity and quality of the storm water to the estuarine system.
Objective 6.1
The County shall protect native vegetative communities through the application of minimum preservation
requirements. The following policies provide criteria to make this objective measureable. These policies
shall apply to all of Collier County except for the portion of the County which is identified on the
Countywide Future Land use Map (FLUID as Rural Lands Stewardship Overlay.
Policy 6 1.1
For the County's Urban Designated Area, Estates Designated Area, Conservation Designated Area, and
Agricultural /Rural Mixed Use District, Rural- Industrial District and Rural - Settlement Area District as
designated on the FL UM, native vegetation shall be preserved through the application of the following
preservation and vegetation retention standards and criteria, unless the development occurs within the
Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC) where the ACSC standards referenced in the Future Land Use
Element shall apply. Notwithstanding the ACSC requirements, this policy shall apply to all non-
agricultural development except for single-family dwelling units situated on individual parcels that are not
located within a watershed management conservation area identified in a Watershed Management Plan
developed pursuant to policies supporting Objective 2.1 of this Element.
The Gordon River Greenway Park contains approximately 112.8 acres of native habitat of which some
103.3 acres (approximately 91.6 %) will not be impacted and 22.2 acres (19.7 %) will be placed in a
Preserve. The preservation area exceeds the 15% native habitat requirement (16.92 acres) and includes
most of the upland gopher tortoise habitat within the project.
Policy 61.4
Prohibited invasive exotic vegetation shall be removed from all new developments.
Nuisance and exotic species of plants, particularly Brazilian pepper, Melaleuca, Australian pine, and
Downy rose myrtle are required to be removed from the entire site during final site inspections.
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Policy 61.7
The County shall require native vegetation to be incorporated into landscape designs in order to promote
the preservation of native plant communities and to encourage water conservation.
The Gordon River Greenway Park has been designed to showcase the native vegetation of Collier County.
Native vegetation will be incorporated into supplemental landscape designs.
Objective 6.2
The County shall protect and conserve wetlands and the natural functions of wetlands pursuant to the
appropriate policies under Goal 6. The following policies provide criteria to make this objective
measureable. The County's wetland protection policies and strategies shall be coordinated with the
Watershed Management Plans as required by Objective 2.1 of this Element.
The design of the Gordon River Greenway Park meets or exceeds all the applicable Policies within this
Objective. Approximately 91.6% of the native wetland and upland habitats onsite will not be developed. In
addition, one of the major components of the project will include environmental education.
Objective 7.1
The County shall direct incompatible land uses away from listed animal species and their habitats. The
County relies on the listing process of State and Federal agencies to identify species that require special
protection because of their endangered, threatened, or species of special concern status. Listed animal
species are those species that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has designated as
endangered, threatened, or species of special concern, in accordance with Rules 68A- 27.003, 68A - 27.004,
and 68A- 27.005, FAC and those species designated by various federal agencies as Endangered and
Threatened species published in 50 CFR 17.
The only listed animal species observed onsite by the environmental consultant was the gopher tortoise
(Gopherus polyphemus). The consultant identified 316 burrows. County staff worked with the applicant to
develop a site plan to minimize impacts to the gopher tortoise and to maximize preservation of the existing
gopher tortoise habitat. Permitting for gopher tortoise relocation adjacent to the zoo property is required
and proposed to be done prior to any site work. The removal and maintenance of nuisance and exotic plant
species, specifically downy rose myrtle, will improve the habitat of this species.
Objective 10.1
Priorities for shoreline land use shall be given to water dependent uses over water related land uses and
shall be based on type of water - dependent use, adjacent land use, and surrounding marine and upland
habitat considerations. The Collier County Manatee Protection Plan (NR- SP- 93 -01) May 1995 restricts
the location of marinas and may limit the number of wet slips, the construction of dry storage facilities,
and boat ramps, based upon the Plan's marina siting criteria.
In accordance with Policies 10.0.0 and 10.1.4, the proposed canoe/kayak launch will be public, prohibit
motorized boats, and will impact only 0.21 acres of disturbed mixed forested wetlands.
Objective 10.2
The County shall continue to insure that access to beaches, shores and waterways remain available to the
public and continue with its program to expand the availability of such access and a method to fund its
acquisition.
The proposed project is consistent with the aforementioned Objective, as well as Policies 10.2.3 and
10.2.4.
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ANALYSIS:
Stormwater and Environmental Planning Staff completed an evaluation of this proposal in regards
to the impacts within the ST Overlay Area in accordance with the criteria set forth in Section
2.03.07.D. of the LDC.
Environmental Review: Environmental Planning Staff has reviewed the petition to address any
environmental concerns.
Special Treatment (ST) Zoning Overlay
The project has a Special Treatment (ST) Overlay district designation on approximately 64 acres
of the overall 124 acre project site.
As stated in section 2.03.07.D. of the Land Development Code (LDC), the Special Treatment (ST)
overlay district classification will be used for those lands of environmental sensitivity and
historical and archaeological significance where the essential ecological or cultural value of the
land is not adequately protected under the basic zoning district regulations established by Code or
by ordinance. All land within the ST overlay district shall be designated as environmentally
sensitive.
Section 2.03.07.D. of the Land Development Code states the purpose and intent of the ST overlay
district, and reads as follows: "Within the County there are certain areas, which because of their
unique assemblages of flora and/or fauna, their aesthetic appeal, historical or archaeological
significance, rarity in the County, or their contribution to their own and adjacent ecosystems, make
them worthy of special regulations. Such regulations are directed toward the conservation,
protection, and, preservation of ecological and recreational values for the greatest benefit to the
people of the County. Such areas include, but are not necessarily limited to, mangrove and
freshwater swamps, barrier islands, hardwood hammocks, xeric scrubs, coastal beaches, estuaries,
cypress domes, natural drainage ways, aquifer recharge areas, and lands and structures of historical
and archaeological significance. The purpose of the "ST" district is to assure the preservation and
maintenance of these environmental and cultural resources and to encourage the preservation of
the intricate ecological relationships within the systems, and at the same time, permit those types
of development which will hold changes to levels determined acceptable by the BCC after public
hearing."
Within the ST overlay district, the proposed altered pervious area is approximately 4.5 acres and
the proposed impervious area is approximately 2.4 acres for a total proposed affected area of 6.9
acres (see Exhibit A, ST Overlay Affected Area Map). These acreages include the temporary
impacts of a two -foot wide temporary construction impact area along both outside edges of the
boardwalk, 12 feet of temporary construction impact along the asphalt trails, and excavation for
utility piping/tie -in.
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Within the ST overlay area, the following are proposed:
• The Northeast Development Node with its associated restroom, maintenance
storage building, pavilion, parking, stormwater treatment areas, landscaping,
lighting, and access drive.
• Passive park amenities such as recreational multipurpose pedestrian/bicycle trails,
boardwalks, associated shade structures, and lighting.
• Fishing platform.
• A water quality treatment facility to enhance water quality from stormwater runoff
along Golden Gate Parkway.
• Utility piping for water, sewer, and stormwater.
• Pedestrian bridge over the Golden Gate Canal, and provisions for a future
pedestrian bridge across Golden Gate Parkway to connect to Freedom Park.
• Exotic plant removal.
The overall proposed GRGP project includes over 100 acres of undeveloped upland and wetland
habitats, including a 22.2 acre preservation area (see Exhibit B, Concept Plan). As a result of the
proposed project, over 90% of the ST overlay area remains unaltered except for the beneficial
removal of exotic plants, and the vast majority of the overall project site also remains
undeveloped. Therefore, staff is in agreement with the applicant in stating that "the project will
achieve the conservation goals envisioned with the original designation of a general conservation
ST Overlay in this area."
Stormwater Manasement Review: The stormwater management within the ST Overlay Area is
within the Northeast Parking Node. Below is a discussion within the ST overly and the overall
project.
Storm water management for the Gordon River Greenway Park (GRGP) will consist of two (2)
separate systems. Both the Zoo Parking Node and the Northeast Parking Node use typical catch
basins and pipe to collect runoff from the parking areas and convey it to dry detention pre-
treatment areas before discharging through control structures with bubble -up outfalls into
wetlands. The receiving body for the outfalls is the Gordon River. The Northeast Parking Node
also proposes to provide storm water discharge conveyance for a portion of Golden Gate Parkway
after passing the road runoff through a commercially distributed storm water treatment chamber.
Storm water will not be directed into the Upland Preserve. Storm water management concerns
will be reviewed at time of Site Development Plan submittal and will be required to meet the
LDC. This project will be permitted by South Florida Water Management District
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EAC) RECOMMENDATION:
The EAC heard this petition on December 7, 2011, and voted 5 -0 to approve with
recommendations. The following recommendations are for the ST Overlay area:
1. The hours of operation are limited to between dawn to dusk.
2. There be no exterior lighting associated with the project in the Special Treatment Area.
3. Eliminate the parking.
The EAC did recommend that the remainder of the uses proposed remain:
• A North Development Node with its associated restroom, maintenance and
storage building, pavilion, stormwater treatment areas, landscaping and access
drive.
• Passive parking amenities such as recreational multipurpose pedestrian/bicycle
trails, boardwalks and associated shade structures.
• Fishing platform.
• A water quality treatment facility to enhance water quality from stormwater
runoff along Golden Gate Parkway.
• Utility piping for water, sewer and stormwater.
• Pedestrian bridge over the Golden Gate Canal.
4. Allow for impact acreage for the future pedestrian bridge over Golden Gate Parkway to
connect to Freedom Park. (Please note that the Exhibits A & B attached and the impacts
cited in this report include the additional 0.7 acres needed for the bridge).
COUNTY ATTORNEY OFFICE REVIEW:
The County Attorney's Office has reviewed the staff report for this petition on December 20,
2011.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Environmental Planning Staff recommends that the Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC)
forward petition ST- PL2011 -677 to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) as proposed
subject to the following conditions:
The applicant shall seek technical assistance from the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission regarding the lighting along the pathways within the ST Overlay
Area; and that lighting shall be designed in accordance with that technical assistance prior
to approval of the subsequent local development order.
2. Allow for impact acreage for the future pedestrian crossing over Golden Gate Parkway
(same as EAC recommendation #4).
Attachments: Exhibit A — ST Overlay Affected Area Map
Exhibit B — Overall Project Site /ST Overlay Concept Plan
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 2011
NAME OF PETITIONER/PROJECT
Petition No.: PL 2011 -677 ST Permit
Petition Name: Gordon River Greenway Park ST Permit
Applicant/Developer: Collier County Public Services Division,
Parks and Recreation Department
Engineering Consultant: Kimley Horn and Assoc, J.P. Marchand
Environmental Consultant: Entrix, Inc., Raymond Loraine
LOCATION
The 124 acre subject property is located on the east side of Goodlette -Frank Road (CR-
851) and south of Golden Gate Parkway (CR -886), in Sections 27 and 34, Township 49
South, Range 25 East, Collier County, Florida.
DESCRIPTION OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
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A, C -3 Golden Gate Parkway
then Freedom Park,
Caribbean Gardens
Zoo, office park
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IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The request is to impact areas within the ST Overlay area for public park uses. This
review will focus solely on impacts within the 64 acres of ST Overlay area. However,
there will be discussion of the overall project within this staff report in order to provide
context for the ST permit review. Within "Major Issues," each section addresses the ST
Overlay area first, and then gives an overall project discussion for each specific issue.
The main parcel is bordered to the north by Golden Gate Parkway, to the south and west by the
Gordon River and to the east by Bear's Paw Golf Course. The Naples Airport borders the
southeastern most parcel and the two (2) westernmost parcels are bordered to the west by
Goodlette Frank Road and to the east by the Gordon River. The Gordon River is a Class III water
body that is listed as impaired by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection due to its
low dissolved oxygen concentration. Additionally, the Golden Gate Canal, a major drainage
canal that terminates at Naples Bay, enters the Gordon River along the eastern boundary of the
largest parcel.
The proposed Gordon River Greenway Park (GRGP) project is the second in a series of
Collier County projects designed to create the Gordon River Greenway, a unique passive
park along with a water quality system to mitigate and reduce pollution levels in Gordon
River and downstream surface waters that flow into Naples Bay. The GRGP site is being
designed to result in two distinct park development nodes: the West Development Node
to the west with. ingress /egress provisions through a loop roadway originating at the
Fleischmann Boulevard/Goodlette -Frank Road intersection; and a Northeast
Development Node to the northeast with ingress /egress provisions through a proposed
north/south access drive adjacent to the Bear's Paw golf course. The primary components
of the GRGP project are generally depicted on the overall site concept plan (Exhibit 2)
which accompanies this application and include passive park amenities such as
recreational meandering pedestrian/bicycle walkways, boardwalks, restrooms, a
maintenance storage building, pavilions, stormwater treatment areas, a fishing platform,
parking facilities (including shared parking), pedestrian bridges, a canoe/kayak launch
facility, and landscaping.
V. GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN CONSISTENCY
A. Conservation & Coastal Management Element
Objective 2.2
All canals, rivers, and flow ways discharging into estuaries shall meet applicable Federal, State,
or local water quality standards.
Policy 2.2.2
In order to limit the specific and cumulative impacts ofstorm water run -off, storm water systems
should be designed in such a way that discharged water does not degrade receiving waters and
an attempt should be made to enhance the timing, quantity, and quality of fresh water to the
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estuarine system. Non - structural methods such as discharge and storage in wetlands are
encouraged.
The Gordon River Greenway Park design will meet all federal, State, and local water quality
design standards; issuance of the ERP from the SFVJMD will confirm this assertion. In addition,
as required by the Florida Communities Trust grant, water quality will be improved within the
currently impaired Gordon River by the onsite treatment of offsite runoff from Golden Gate
Parkway as discussed in Subsection f.i. (EIS, p. 15). The storm water runoff will be conveyed
through a storm water treatment unit to separate solids, grease and oils. The storm water will
then be conveyed through a pipe and released into a spreader swale enhancing the timing,
quantity and quality of the storm water to the estuarine system.
Objective 6.1
The County shall protect native vegetative communities through the application of minimum
preservation requirements. The following policies provide criteria to make this objective
measureable. These policies shall apply to all of Collier County except for the portion of the
County which is identified on the Countywide Future Land use Map (FLUM as Rural Lands
Stewardship Overlay.
Policy 6.1.1
For the County's Urban Designated Area, Estates Designated Area, Conservation Designated
Area, and Agricultural /Rural Mixed Use District, Rural- Industrial District and Rural - Settlement
Area District as designated on the FLUM, native vegetation shall be preserved through the
application of the following preservation and vegetation retention standards and criteria, unless
the development occurs within the Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC) where the ACSC
standards referenced in the Future Land Use Element shall apply. Notwithstanding the ACSC
requirements, this policy shall apply to all non - agricultural development except for single-family
dwelling units situated on individual parcels that are not located within a watershed
management conservation area identified in a Watershed Management Plan developed pursuant
to policies supporting Objective 2.1 of this Element.
The Gordon River Greenway Park contains approximately 112.8 acres of native habitat of which
some 103.3 acres (approximately 91.6 %) will not be impacted and 22.2 acres (19.7 %) will be
placed in a Preserve. The preservation area exceeds the 15% native habitat requirement (16.92
acres) and includes most of the upland gopher tortoise habitat within the project.
Policy 6.1.4
Prohibited invasive exotic vegetation shall be removed from all new developments.
Nuisance and exotic species of plants, particularly Brazilian pepper, Melaleuca, Australian pine,
and Downy rose myrtle are required to be removed from the entire site during final site
inspections.
Policy 6.1.7
The County shall require native vegetation to be incorporated into landscape designs in order to
promote the preservation of native plant communities and to encourage water conservation.
The Gordon River Greenway Park has been designed to showcase the native vegetation of Collier
County. Native vegetation will be incorporated into supplemental landscape designs.
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Objective 6.2
The County shall protect and conserve wetlands and the natural functions of wetlands pursuant
to the appropriate policies under Goal 6 The following policies provide criteria to make this
objective measureable. The County's wetland protection policies and strategies shall be
coordinated with the Watershed Management Plans as required by Objective 2.1 of this Element.
The design of the Gordon River Greenway Park meets or exceeds all the applicable Policies
within this Objective. Approximately 91.6% of the native wetland and upland habitats onsite will
not be developed. In addition, one of the major components of the project will include
environmental education.
Objective 7.1
The County shall direct incompatible land uses away from listed animal species and their
habitats. The County relies on the listing process of State and Federal agencies to identify
species that require special protection because of their endangered, threatened, or species of
special concern status. Listed animal species are those species that the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission has designated as endangered, threatened, or species of special
concern, in accordance with Rules 68A- 27.003, 68A - 27.004, and 68A- 27.005, FAC and those
species designated by various federal agencies as Endangered and Threatened species published
in 50CFR17.
The only listed animal species observed onsite by the environmental consultant was the gopher
tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus). The consultant identified 316 burrows. County staff worked
with the applicant to develop a site plan to minimize impacts to the gopher tortoise and to
maximize preservation of the existing gopher tortoise habitat. Permitting for gopher tortoise 6
relocation adjacent to the zoo property is required and proposed to be done prior to any site
work. The removal and maintenance of nuisance and exotic plant species, specifically downy
rose myrtle, will improve the habitat of this species.
Objective 10.1
Priorities for shoreline land use shall be given to water dependent uses over water related land
uses and shall be based on type of water- dependent use, adjacent land use, and surrounding
marine and upland habitat considerations. The Collier County Manatee Protection Plan (NR-
SP-93-01) May 1995 restricts the location of marinas and may limit the number of wet slips, the
construction of dry storage facilities, and boat ramps, based upon the Plan's marina siting
criteria.
In accordance with Policies 10.0.0 and 10.1.4, the proposed canoe/kayak launch will be public,
prohibit motorized boats, and will impact only 0.21 acres of disturbed mixed forested wetlands.
Objective 10.2
The County shall continue to insure that access to beaches, shores and waterways remain
available to the public and continue with its program to expand the availability of such
access and a method to fund its acquisition.
The proposed project is consistent with the aforementioned Objective, as well as Policies
10.2.3 and 10.2.4.
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VI. MAJOR ISSUES
A. Stormwater Management
The stormwater management within the ST Overlay Area is within the Northeast Parking
Node. Below is a discussion within the ST overly and the overall project.
Storm water management for the Gordon River Greenway Park (GRGP) will consist of
two (2) separate systems. Both the Zoo Parking Node and the Northeast Parking Node
use typical catch basins and pipe to collect runoff from the parking areas and convey it to
dry detention pre - treatment areas before discharging through control structures with
bubble -up outfalls into wetlands. The receiving body for the outfalls is the Gordon River.
The Northeast Parking Node also proposes to provide storm water discharge conveyance
for a portion of Golden Gate Parkway after passing the road runoff through a
commercially distributed storm water treatment chamber. Storm water will not be
directed into the Upland Preserve. Storm water management concerns will be reviewed
at time of Site Development Plan submittal and will be required to meet the LDC. This
project will be permitted by South Florida Water Management District.
B. Environmental
1. Site Description and Proiect Description: Environmental Requirements
The Special Treatment (ST) Overlay area is 64 acres of the 124 acre projects; the ST runs
north and south along the western property boundary.
The main parcel contains wetlands along the Gordon River Greenway corridor and uplands with
Gopher Tortoise in the central eastern portion of the property. See the Listed Species Map
(Exhibit 15 of EIS) for a comprehensive look at the wetlands, uplands, and listed species on the
property. The site will be enhanced through water quality improvements, wetland enhancement,
nuisance /exotic species removal, and proper land management activities. See Exhibit 8 of the
EIS for impacts to the entire site.
2. Wetlands
A majority of the ST Overlay area is encompassed by jurisdictional wetlands.
The wetland limits were verified by the SFWMD on February 6, 2009 (Exhibits 11 and 12 of
EIS). The wetlands within the overall proposed GRGP project boundaries, including the access
drive off Golden Gate Parkway, total 80.6 acres. Permanent wetland impacts are 3.29 acres,
which includes 2.45 acres expected for the construction of the North Park Node and access drive.
In addition, there will be 1.63 acres of boardwalks located within the wetlands. The bioswale
will receive untreated storm water runoff from Golden Gate Parkway and treat the runoff to
improve water quality in the Gordon River. See Exhibit 13 of EIS for Wetland Impacts map.
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The North Park Node has been sited in wetlands of poor quality as close to Golden Gate Parkway
as possible to minimize access - associated impacts and secondary impacts to Wetland 2.
According to the EIS, all boardwalk construction will minimize construction related impacts to
the extent practicable and shading impacts through construction of boardwalks 5 feet above
surface elevations to allow light penetration underneath.
3. Preservation Requirements
The preservation requirements have been fulfilled outside of the ST Overlay area in the
Upland area as discussed below.
The Collier County Land Development Code Section 3.05.07.B requires designation of at least
15% of the native vegetation onsite as Preserve. For the subject project, the Preserve
requirement is 16.92 acres (112.8 acres x 0.15). The Overall Project Site Concept Plan (Exhibit
7 of EIS) provides a designated Preserve of 22.2 acres. The onsite preserve prioritization
hierarchy in the LDC and GNP requires that areas known to be utilized by listed species be a
high priority for preservation. Therefore, gopher tortoise habitat was a priority for preservation
in development of the site plan and nearly the entire occupied upland gopher tortoise habitat was
included in the designated Preserve (Exhibit 9 of EIS).
4. Listed Species
There appear to be no protected listed species occurring within the ST Overlay area. More
specifically, the primary listed species on the site is the Gopher Tortoise, which are located
within the upland area.
Approximately 316 gopher tortoise burrows were observed onsite by the environmental
consultant. The project has minimized impacts to gopher tortoise habitat by locating the East
Node parking in Wetland 2 adjacent to Golden Gate Parkway. Permitting for the relocation of
gopher tortoises on the parcel adjacent to the zoo is required prior to site work. Potential effects
on gopher tortoises during nature trail construction will be evaluated through consultation with
the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and permitted as required. In addition,
the construction and visitor interaction will be addressed in the Preserve Management Plan
required with the Site Development Plan.
The bridges and canoe/kayak launch have been located as far away from the Yellow- crowned
Night Heron rookery as possible.
5. Special Treatment (ST) Zoning Overlay
The project has a Special Treatment (ST) Overlay district designation on approximately
64 acres of the overall 124 acre project site.
As stated in section 2.03.07.D. of the Land Development Code (LDC), the Special
Treatment (ST) overlay district classification will be used for those lands of
environmental sensitivity and historical and archaeological significance where the
essential ecological or cultural value of the land is not adequately protected under the
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basic zoning district regulations established by Code or by ordinance. All land within the
ST overlay district shall be designated as environmentally sensitive.
Section 2.03.07.D. of the Land Development Code states the purpose and intent of the ST
overlay district, and reads as follows: "Within the County there are certain areas, which
because of their unique assemblages of flora and/or fauna, their aesthetic appeal,
historical or archaeological significance, rarity in the County, or their contribution to their
own and adjacent ecosystems, make them worthy of special regulations. Such regulations
are directed toward the conservation, protection, and preservation of ecological and
recreational values for the greatest benefit to the people of the County. Such areas
include, but are not necessarily limited to, mangrove and freshwater swamps, barrier
islands, hardwood hammocks, xeric scrubs, coastal beaches, estuaries, cypress domes,
natural drainage ways, aquifer recharge areas, and lands and structures of historical and
archaeological significance. The purpose of the "ST" district is to assure the preservation
and maintenance of these environmental and cultural resources and to encourage the
preservation of the intricate ecological relationships within the systems, and at the same
time, permit those types of development which will hold changes to levels determined
acceptable by the BCC after public hearing."
Within the ST overlay district, the proposed altered area is approximately 4.2 acres and
the proposed impervious area is approximately 2.0 acres for a total proposed affected area
of 6.2 acres (See Affected Area Map in Attachment 6). These acreages include the
temporary impacts of a two feet wide temporary construction impact area along both
outside edges of the boardwalk, 12 feet of temporary construction impact along the
asphalt trails, and excavation for utility piping /tie -in.
Within the ST overlay area, the following are proposed:
• The Northeast Development Node with its associated restroom, maintenance
storage building, pavilion, parking, stormwater treatment areas, landscaping,
lighting, and access drive.
• Passive park amenities such as recreational multipurpose pedestrian/bicycle
trails, boardwalks, associated shade structures, and lighting.
• Fishing platform.
• A water quality treatment facility to enhance water quality from stormwater
runoff along Golden Gate Parkway.
• Utility piping for water, sewer, and stormwater.
• Pedestrian bridge.
• Exotic plant removal.
The overall proposed GRGP project includes over 100 acres of undeveloped upland and
wetland habitats, including a 22.2 acre preservation area (see the Concept Plan in
Attachment 6). As a result of the proposed project, over 90% of the ST overlay area
remains unaltered except for the beneficial removal of exotic plants, and the vast majority
of the overall project site also remains undeveloped. Therefore, staff is in agreement with
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the applicant in stating that "the project will achieve the conservation goals envisioned
with the original designation of a general conservation ST Overlay in this area."
Final action on the site alteration plan requested with the Special Treatment Permit lies
with the Board of County Commissioners.
VII. COUNTY ATTORNEY OFFICE REVIEW:
The County Attorney Office has reviewed the staff report for Special Treatment Permit
PL 2011 -677 approved on November 23, 2011.
VIII. RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends approval of Gordon River Greenway Park Special Treatment Permit
PL 2011 -677.
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PREPARED BY:
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COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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JA k MCKENNA, P.E.
ENGINEERING REVIEW MANAGER
COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
REVIEWED BY:
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GERALD KURTZ, P.E.
MANAGER OF STORMWATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR OF COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
APPROVED BY:
NICK tkS ALAANGUIDA
GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION DEPUTY
ADMINISTRATOR
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2/14/2012 Item 10.1-1.
Collier County Gordon River Greenway Park Project
Development Permit Petition for Special Treatment Designated Land
January 2012
PROJECT NARRATIVE
The Collier County Gordon River Greenway Park (GRGP) site and associated access drive off
of Golden Gate Parkway cover approximately 124 acres located near the southeast quadrant of
the Goodlette -Frank Road /Golden Gate Parkway intersection within the unincorporated area of
Collier County, Florida, in Sections 27 and 34, Township 49 South, Range 25 East. Site
improvements and attendant infrastructure for a public use park are proposed for the GRGP site
to create water quality systems and passive recreation amenities within a multipurpose
ecological trail corridor.
The subject property is owned by Collier County and has a Special Treatment (ST) Overlay
district designation on approximately 64 acres of the overall 124 acre project site (Exhibit 1).
The property also has ST/W1 -4 designations on the site and is currently zoned P (Public Use).
The proposed GRGP project is the second in a series of Collier County projects designed to
create the Gordon River Greenway, a unique passive park along with a water quality system to
mitigate and reduce pollution levels in the Gordon River and downstream surface waters that
flow into Naples Bay. The GRGP site is being designed to result in two distinct park
development nodes: the West Development Node to the west with ingress /egress provisions
through a loop roadway originating at the Fleischmann Boulevard /Goodlette -Frank Road
intersection; and a Northeast Development Node to the northeast with ingress /egress provisions
through a proposed north /south access drive adjacent to the Bear's Paw golf course. The
primary components of the GRGP project are generally depicted on the overall site concept plan
(See Exhibit 2) which accompanies this application and include passive park amenities such as
recreational meandering pedestrian /bicycle walkways, boardwalks, restrooms, a maintenance
storage building, pavilions, stormwater treatment areas, a fishing platform, parking facilities
(including shared parking), pedestrian bridges, a canoe /kayak launch facility, lighting, and
landscaping.
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Within the ST overlay area, the following are proposed:
o The Northeast Development Node with its associated restroom, maintenance
storage building, pavilion, parking, stormwater treatment areas, landscaping,
lighting, and access drive. (See Exhibit 3)
o Passive park amenities such as recreational multipurpose pedestrian /bicycle
trails, boardwalks, associated shade structures, and lighting.
• Fishing platform.
• A water quality treatment facility to enhance water quality from stormwater
runoff along Golden Gate Parkway.
• Utility piping for water, sewer, and stormwater.
• A pedestrian bridge over the Golden Gate Canal, and provisions for a future
pedestrian bridge over Golden Gate Parkway to connect to Freedom Park.
• Exotic plant removal.
Within the ST overlay district, the proposed altered pervious area is approximately 4.5 acres
and the proposed impervious area is approximately 2.4 acres for a total proposed affected area
of 6.9 acres (See Exhibit 1). These acreages include the temporary impacts of a two feet wide
temporary construction impact area along both outside edges of the boardwalk, 12 feet of
temporary construction impact along the asphalt trails, excavation for utility piping /tie -in, and
provisions for a future pedestrian flyover across Golden Gate Parkway to connect to Freedom
Park. The overall proposed GRGP project includes over 100 acres of undeveloped upland and
wetland habitats, including a 22.2 acre preservation area (See Exhibit 2). As a result of the
proposed project, approximately 90% of the ST overlay area remains unaltered except for the
beneficial removal of exotic plants, and the vast majority of the overall project site also remains
undeveloped. Hence, the project will achieve the conservation goals envisioned with the
original designation of a general conservation ST Overlay in this area.
Relative to the ST/W1 -4 designations on the site (Special Treatment Wellfield Risk Management
Zones — See Exhibit 4), the improved portions of the site will be designed and constructed
consistent with County and State of Florida permitting requirements for stormwater treatment.
Development of the site is associated with passive recreational amenities, and as such, the
proposed project is not anticipated to present a potential threat to the integrity of the Special
Treatment Wellfield Risk Management Zones.
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