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BCC Minutes 05/15/2006 W (w/CRA & CRA Advisory Boards) May 15, 2006 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CRA BOARD AND LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD WORKSHOP Naples, Florida, May 15,2006 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (also functioning as the CRA Board), in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 10:00 AM in a 2006 WORKSHOP WITH THE CRA LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD in the 3rd Floor Boardroom of the W. Harmon Turner Building in the Government Complex, East Naples, Florida with the following members present: CRA BOARD CHAIRMAN: Commissioner Donna Fiala Commissioner Jim Coletta Commissioner Fred Coyle Commissioner Frank Halas Commissioner Tom Henning CRA ADVISORY BOARD: William Mears, Vice Chairman Karen Beatty Ron Fowle Ron Gamer Chuck Gunther Steve Main Lindsey Thomas CRA STAFF: David L. Jackson, Executive Director ALSO PRESENT: James Mudd, County Manager 1 CRA Board Commissioner James N. Coletta Commissioner Fred W. Coyle Commissioner Donna Fiala Chairman Commissioner Frank Halas Commissioner Tom Henning Advisorv Board Bill Neal Chairman Karen Beatty Ron Fowle Rod Garner Chuck Gunther Phil McCabe Steve Main William Mears Lindsey Thomas CRA Staff David L. Jackson Executive Director THE BAYSHORE/GATEWAY TRIANGLE REDEVELOPMENT AREA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 2408 LINWOOD AVE SUITE 11 NAPLES, FL 34112 PHONE 239.643.1115 FAX 239.775.4456 Monday, May 15,2006 10:00 - 12:00 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Naples FL 34112 2006 JOINT WORKSHOP BETWEEN eRA BOARD AND LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA CRA Chairman Welcome and Remarks CRA-AB Vice-Chairman Welcome and Remarks Executive Director Redevelopment Overview CRA & CRA-AB Accomplishments 2005-2006 Projects Currently In Work Public & Private TIF Revenue Projections CRA Board Discussion Advisory Board Recommended FY2007 Goals and Priorities Closing Remarks THE BAYS!IORE/GATEWAY TRIANGLE REDEVELOPMENT AREA 2408 LINWOOD AVE, SUITE 7-UNIT 11 NAPLES, FL 34112 PHONE 239.643.1115 FACSIMILE 239.775.4456 May 15, 2006 I. eall to Order The meeting was called to order at 10:01 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance by CRA Board Chairman Donna Fiala. II. Stormwater issues: . eommissioner Fiala noted that Stormwater is not an agenda item, but that just prior to the start of this meeting Mr. Fowles mentioned that yesterday's Naples Daily News reported that the reduction and elimination of flooding in the Triangle had been moved down on a project priority list. Commissioner Fiala quickly made arrangements for members of the Stormwater Management Department to join this meeting as soon as possible to discuss this subject. . eommissioner eoyle mentioned that the Haldeman Creek Dredging project in the Bayshore / Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area is about to get started, and that should help with stormwater issues in that area. . eommissioner Halas added that stormwater is an issue throughout the County. . Mr. Mudd stated that the County is looking to develop a seven to twelve acre stormwater retention area in the Triangle to eliminate turbidity and any heavy metals in stormwater before it is discharged into Naples Bay. III. Bill Mears, Vice ehairman of the Bayshore / Gateway Triangle Advisory Board made opening remarks: . Bill Neal, Chairman of the Advisory Board, was unable to attend. . The other Advisory Board members were introduced. . Substantial progress has been made towards attaining the goals presented to the CRA Board at last year's workshop. The major areas of accomplishment for the CRA were the following: o Improved cooperation between the CRA and County agencies. o Effective partnering with Stormwater Management in attacking critical drainage problems. o Improved cooperation with the Bayshore MSTU in planning and implementing projects in their joint area of responsibility. o Major efforts to complete the zoning overlay essential to the area. o Success in becoming a noticeable member of the Bayshore / Gateway Triangle community. . At a planning workshop on April 25th the Advisory Board concluded that it is important to continue to establish itself as an independent force for improvement within the CRA boundaries. This is achieved partly through the CRA's office and programs, and partly through education of County staff regarding the functions and authority ofthe CRA. o The Advisory Board believes that a marketing plan covering the Bayshore / Gateway Triangle area should be developed. o A training session for County staff regarding the CRA that had to be cancelled should be rescheduled. 2 May 15,2006 o Enforcement of zoning and other housing related ordinances is a continuing problem. The CRA should become a first line of defense through the effective use of programming like site improvement training. It is recommended that the CRA Board support additional staff for the CRA office so that it can truly become the face of the County within the CRA boundaries. o Infrastructure is among the principal responsibilities of the CRA. Land newly acquired by the CRA will greatly improve drainage along Bayshore Drive, and much progress has been made in confronting drainage issues in the Gateway area. Expediting drainage improvements is crucial. IV. David Jackson, Executive Director of eRA Staff, made his opening remarks: . The Advisory Board is meeting with the CRA Board today to go over some history, show its accomplishments, and obtain the CRA Board's input and direction for the future. . Accomplishments: o Since the inception of the CRA in 2000, property values in its area have doubled. o During its first four years, the CRA had no cash, not much support, and no staffing. o This past year a lot of small projects have been accomplished. o Significant residential development is now underway. . Funds collected by the CRA need to be reinvested in the community to continue to improve it and its property values. . The Advisory Board Mission Statement is to provide the leadership, to promote the sound development and redevelopment of the CRA by focusing financial resources to improve infrastructure, appearance, architecture, landscaping and design, and provide economic stability and safety. . CRA long-range strategic goals are the following: o Actively market development and redevelopment sites to potential investors. o Facilitate new development on vacant land sites. o Facilitate redevelopment of old or previously developed sites. o Provide incentives to achieve the type and style of growth that supports the CRA Master Plan. o Partner with investors, builders and developers to improve or upgrade adjacent public right-of-way and infrastructure. . A list of CRA accomplishments and achievements from March 2005 - March 2006 was presented and highlights were reviewed. . The CRA area generates over $1,000,000 in annual taxes that go to the County, and another $1,000,000 in annual taxes that go to the CRA. . A list of scheduled mixed-use or residential projects was reviewed. Each has a taxable value and, by 2009, the CRA could be collecting over $3,000,000 in annual taxes. The CRA will reinvest these funds in public infrastructure in the public realm. 3 May 15, 2006 . Private investment projects currently under way were reviewed. . A list of recommended CRA projects for FY2007 was presented. . Mr. Mears asked the CRA Board members for their response and direction. v. The eRA Board and eRA Advisory Board discussed CRA activities: . eommissioner eoyle commented that the Advisory Board should give thought on how to integrate Davis Triangle, Bayshore Drive and other improved properties in the redevelopment area to address parking problems, and the problem of moving pedestrian traffic across route 41. They should consider adding pedestrian arches over route 41 at Bayshore and perhaps in other locations. Because land in the triangle is very expensive, it is hard to justify turning much of it into parking lots, so consideration should be given to having parking across route 41 or even on Davis, and providing access. The Commissioner also suggested encouraging developers to use a mixed-use concept, integrating commercial structures for business use with residences above those structures. . eommissioner Halas also noted that additional parking is needed, and suggested adding a trolley service to run people back and forth on Bayshore. That would alleviate a lot of traffic in the form of people looking for parking spots, and would be an added, unique feature for the area. . eommissioner Coletta was complimentary about the CRA's accomplishments. He noted that its progress shows the possibilities for the Immokalee CRA to have a similar positive impact on that area, and that the same concept could be applied in other areas within Collier County. The Commissioner asked if having affordable housing on top of commercial buildings would be a requirement in the CRA area. . Mr. Jackson discussed affordable housing activities currently in progress within the CRA. There are currently two projects that have been approved, both PUDs: Botanical Place, 218 units, including 64 affordable housing units, and Cirrus Pointe, 108 units, including 30+ affordable housing units. One other project, Arboretum Village, a mixed-use, mixed income development with 460 units, is proposing 30 gap housing units. The CRA doesn't have an enforcement tool to require developers to include affordable housing - it can make requests and recommendations, but has no authority to mandate. The area already has a considerable amount of affordable housing because that's what the neighborhood historically has contained. . eommissioner eoletta asked for the Advisory Board's thoughts on what the area needs in terms of affordable housing and gap housing that would be used by customers and employees of businesses in the area. He commented that a mixed-use of housing that would cover quite a range is the most important thing that the area could have. What kind of range would be needed to sustain this particular community, housing for customers, employees, EMS people, etc? He suggested that the Advisory Board discuss this and come back to the CRA Board with recommendations. . Mr. Jackson noted that the CRA could be particularly effective ifit could buy a number of available adjacent lots and find a developer who would be given 4 May 15,2006 affordable/gap housing requirements. The CRA would need to obtain the authority to make these kinds of purchases. . eommissioner Fiala noted that the Advisory Board needs to take into consideration that the Triangle consists only of affordable housing, and it should be kept that way. VI. Stormwater Management Department representatives Gene Calvert and Jerry Kurtz joined the meeting to address the Stormwater issues noted at the beginning of this workshop. . Mr. Mudd commented that he had obtained a copy ofthe article from yesterday's Naples Daily News, and that it concerned State priorities and the South Florida Water Management District, and what they were going to fund, and what they were not going to fund. It didn't have anything to do with our stormwater priorities. He asked Mr. Calvert and Mr. Kurtz to give an update on the status of obtaining a permit for the big area in the bigger triangle area and actions in the mini triangle. . Mr. Calvert noted that he participated in a focus group called Western Collier Partners Restoration for Watersheds which prioritized some projects. The Gateway was on their list of priority projects that was submitted to the State. It was part of the original $3.1 million submitted to the State legislature, which the legislature cut down to $1.3 million. Gateway was about the third priority on the list, and he expects only the first, top priority item to be acted upon. . Mr. Kurtz noted that Stormwater Management is in permitting right now with the South Florida Water Management District to get approval to start construction of the system that can be built using the land that has been purchased. A pond will be built on the land with a stormwater pumping station. Water will flow in by gravity draining the surrounding areas, and the pumping station will pump water out. He would guess that a permit for the work will be obtained from South Florida Water Management within about three months. At this time there is only enough funding to get the pond in, and that will provide immediate relief around the Linwood area. The pond will drain by gravity as well, but will drain sluggishly until the pumping station can be added. . eommissioner Fiala asked how the water will be cleansed before it goes to Naples Bay. . Mr. Kurtz responded that the pond will cleanse what is anticipated to come into it. If more water is added without expanding the pond there will be a lesser degree of cleansing. It would be better to expand the pond area as it takes in more water from other areas. There is an effort to buy more land in the area of the pond. . eommissioner Fiala asked what is being built in the mini triangle area. . Mr. Jackson responded that he has seen conceptual plans for a mixed-use project consisting of retail / commercial or office space / commercial, and residential in and about it. There may also be a hotel, and parking is needed as well. 5 May 15, 2006 · Mr. Mudd noted that additional land north of Kirkwood is being pursued for developing another pond for stormwater retention and purification. VII. The scheduled meeting resumed with further discussion among the CRA Board and the CRA Advisory Board: · Commissioner Fiala asked about the additional staff person that the Advisory Board was requesting. · Mr. Jackson responded that the CRA currently had funding approved for two positions, a project manager and an administrative assistant. Instead of the administrative assistant, they would like to hire a productive person on the market. · Commissioner Fiala asked the subject of the meeting that had been cancelled that the Advisory Board wants to reschedule. . Mr. Mears responded that it is a workshop for County staff about what the CRA does. · Mr. Jackson indicated that he will get this meeting rescheduled in September or October. · Ms. Beatty brought up the subject of seawalls that require improvement, and involving the CRA in this activity, possibly making loans to land owners for this purpose. · Commissioner Coyle said that this would be private improvement, and that the CRA could not be involved in funding this. He suggested considering creating a special taxing district for those who have waterfront property, and an MSTU to ensure proper canal dredging and seawall maintenance. There being no further business for the good of the County, the workshop was concluded by order of the Chair at 11 :59 AM. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CRA BOARD - LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD WORKSHOP na Fiala 6