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HEX Final Decision #2025-50 INSTR 6767207 OR 6539 PG 806 RECORDED 12/23/2025 10:33 AM PAGES 11 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA REC$95.00 HEX NO. 2025-50 HEARING EXAMINER DECISION DATE OF HEARING. December 11,2025 PETITION. Petition No. PDI-PL20250006723—10003 Marc Anthony Way-Request for an insubstantial change to ordinance no. 03-51, as amended, the Wentworth Estates mixed-use planned unit development (MPUD), commonly known as Treviso Bay, by decreasing the required width of the northern type 'B' landscape buffer and reducing the minimum side yard setback for the commercial area.The parcel,which is approximately+/-9.07 acres,is specifically located at 10003 Marc Anthony Way, Lot Tract FD-1 of the Treviso Bay Subdivision, Section 30, Township 50 South, Range 26 East,Collier County,Florida. GENERAL PURPOSE FOR THE PETITION. This is a request for an insubstantial change to the Wentworth Estates Planned Unit Development (PUD)by decreasing the required width of the Northern Type"B"Landscape Buffer and reducing the minimum side yard setback for the commercial area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION. Approval with conditions. FINDINGS. 1. The Hearing Examiner has jurisdiction over this Petitioner pursuant to Sec. 2-87 of the Collier County Code of Ordinances, Sec. 8.10.00 of the Land Development Code, and Chapter 9 of the County Administrative Code. 2. The public hearing for this Petition was properly noticed and conducted in accordance with all County and state requirements. 3. The public hearing was conducted electronically and in-person in accordance with Emergency/Executive Order 2020-04. 4. The Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM) was advertised and held on Tuesday, September 24, 2025, at 5:30 pm, at Treviso Bay Clubhouse, Naples, FL 34109. There were five (5)members of the public present, and three (3) who participated remotely on Zoom. 5. The public hearing was conducted in the following manner: the County Staff presented the Petition followed by the Petitioner and/or Petitioner's representative,public comment and then Page 1 of 7 rebuttal by the Petitioner and/or Petitioner's representative. There were no objections at the public hearing. 6. The County's Land Development Code Sections 10.02.13.E.1, and 10.02.13.E.2 lists the criteria for an insubstantial change to an approved PUD ordinance. The Hearing Examiner acting in the capacity of the Planning Commission shall make findings as to the original application with the criteria in Land Development Code Sections 10.02.13.E.1. and 10.02.13.E.2. LDC Section 10.02.13.E.1 Criteria: 1. Is there a proposed change in the boundary of the Planned Unit Development(PUD)? The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that no, there is no proposed change in the boundary of the PUD. 2. Is there a proposed increase in the total number of dwelling units or intensity of land use or height of buildings within the development? The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that no, there is no proposed increase in the number of dwelling units, the intensity of land use, or the height of buildings within the development. 3. Is there a proposed decrease in preservation, conservation, recreation, or open space areas within the development in excess of five (5) percent of the total acreage previously designated as such, or five (5) acres in area? The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that no, there is no proposed decrease in preservation, conservation, recreation, or open space areas within the development as designated on the approved Master Plan. 4. Is there a proposed increase in the size of areas used for non-residential uses, to include institutional, commercial, and industrial land uses (excluding preservation, conservation, or open space), or a proposed relocation of nonresidential land uses? The record evidence and testimony from•om the public hearing reflects that no, there would be no increase in the size of areas used for non-residential uses and no relocation of non- residential uses. 5. Is there a substantial increase in the impacts of the development which may include, but are not limited to increases in traffic generation; changes in traffic circulation; or impacts on other public facilities? The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that no, there are no substantial increases in the impacts of the development, which may include, but are not 1 The Hearing Examiner's findings are italicized. Page 2of7 limited to, increases in traffic generation; changes in traffic circulation; or impacts on other public facilities. 6. Will the change result in land use activities that generate a higher level of vehicular traffic based upon the Trip Generation Manual published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers? The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that the requested changes do not result in land use activities that generate a high level of vehicular traffic. 7. Will the change result in a requirement for increased stormwater retention, or otherwise increase stormwater discharge? The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that no, the proposed changes will not impact or increase stormwater retention or increase stormwater discharge. 8. Will the proposed change bring about a relationship to an abutting land use that would be incompatible with an adjacent land use? The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that no, there will be no incompatible relationships with abutting land uses. 9. Are there any modifications to the PUD Master Plan or PUD document or amendment to a PUD ordinance which is inconsistent with the Future Land Use Element or other elements of the Growth Management Plan or which modification would increase the density of intensity of the permitted land uses? The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that Comprehensive Planning staff determined the proposed changes to the PUD Document would be consistent with the FLUE ofthe GMP. Both environmental and transportation planning staffreviewed this petition, and no changes to the PUD Document are proposed that would be deemed inconsistent with the COME or the Transportation Element of the GMP. This petition does not propose any increase in density or intensity of the permitted land uses. 10. The proposed change is to a PUD district designated as a development of regional impact (DRI)and approved pursuant to F.S. § 380.06,where such change requires a determination and public hearing by Collier County pursuant to F.S. § 380.06(19).Any change that meets the criterion of F.S. §380.06(19)(e)2, and any changes to a DRI/PUD master plan that clearly do not create a substantial deviation shall be reviewed and approved by Collier County under this LDC Section 10.02.13. The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that the PUD is not designated as a development of regional impact(DRI). Page 3of7 11. Any modification in the PUD master plan or PUD document or amendment to a PUD ordinance which impact(s) any consideration deemed to be a substantial modification as described under this LDC Section 10.02.13. The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that based upon the analysis provided above, the proposed change is not deemed to be substantial per LDC Section 10.02.13. LDC Sec. 10.02.13.E.2 Criterion: Insubstantial change determination. The request complies with the thresholds for insubstantial changes to PUDs as outlined in LDC Sec. 10.02.13.E.2 as follows: Does this petition change the analysis of findings and criteria used for the original application? The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that no changes are requested for permitted land uses, intensities, or design standards, nor are there any changes to the original PUD findings. Comprehensive Planning: The record evidence and testimony from•om the public hearing reflects that the proposal to reduce the landscape buffer while still providing the required plantings and to include the remaining buffer area elsewhere within the site is deemed consistent with the Wentworth Estates PUD and the GMP. The proposed revisions do not require an amendment to the GMP. Transportation Element: Not applicable. Zoning Review: The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that the subject site is part of the Commercial Area within the Wentworth Estates MPUD (Ordinance 2013-45). The overall MPUD encompasses 1,563.84 acres, located south of Tamiami Trail East (US 41), approximately 1.5±miles south of Thomasson Drive. The Commercial Area is currently encumbered by a Florida Power&Light(FPL)Access Easement along the northern property line, which impacts site design and development capabilities. The proposed adjustments are necessary because FPL denied the request to relocate the access easement. This denial is likely influenced by logistical challenges, costs, and the need to maintain operational integrity and regulatory compliance. These factors have also resulted in design constraints for the applicant at the site. These changes are intended to facilitate the construction of the site plan as previously approved under the Prima Auto Suites SDP(PL20230015821). The requested deviations will not have a negative impact on public health, safety, or welfare and are intended to align the site design with current development standards. The Commercial Area is adjacent to the Isles of Collier residential community, situated north of Page 4 of 7 the canal. A 15-foot Type 'B' landscape buffer is required to provide a separation between commercial and residential uses. The addition of Deviation #13 in this context is to reduce the buffer referenced in Exhibit "C" and Section IV.4.4.A.7 of the PUD text. As outlined in Section IV, Item 4.4.2 of the PUD documentation, the side yard setback is currently measured from the FPL Access Easement. The requested amendment, which reduces the setback, will also accommodate the necessary landscape buffer in conjunction with the approved site design. The proposed changes to the Commercial Area within the Wentworth Estates MPUD are necessary to comply with environmental and inf astructural limitations posed by the encumbered FPL easement and to ensure the feasibility of the approved site plan. Landscape Review: The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that County staff recommends approval, of Deviation 13 finding that, in compliance with LDC section 10.02.13.A.3., the petitioner has demonstrated that "the element may be waived without detrimental effect on the health, safety and welfare of the community" and LDC section 10.02.13.B.5.h the petitioner as demonstrated that the deviation is `justified as meeting public purposes to a degree at least equivalent to literal application of such regulations. Conservation and Coastal Management Element(CCME): The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that Environmental review staff have found this project to be consistent with the Conservation & Coastal Management Element (CCME). No revisions to the environmental portions of the PUD are being requested. Environmental Review: The record evidence and testimony from the public hearing reflects that Environmental Planning staff have reviewed the PUD petition to address environmental concerns. The proposed PUD changes will not affect any of the environmental requirements of the PUD document (Ordinance 2023-45).A minimum of 258.68 acres of native vegetation is required; however, 291.94 acres have been preserved(PB 3980, PG 159). This project does not require Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) review because it does not fall within the EAC's scope of land development project reviews, as identified in Section 2-1193 of the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances. Environmental Services staff recommend approval of the proposed petition. ANALYSIS. Based on a review of the record including the Petition, application, exhibits, the County's staff report, and hearing comments and testimony from the Petitioner and/or the Petitioner's representative(s), County staff and any given by the public, the Hearing Examiner finds that there is enough competent, substantial evidence as applied to the criteria set forth in Sections 10.02.13.E.1 and 10.02.13.E.2 of the Land Development Code to approve the Petition. Page 5 of 7 DECISION. The Hearing Examiner hereby APPROVES Petition No. PDI-PL20250006723, filed by Jessica Harrelson, AICP, of Peninsula Engineering, representing the applicant Prima Partners LLC, with respect to the subject PUD located at 10003 Marc Anthony Way,Naples,Florida 34113,in Section 30, Township 50 South,Range 26 East, Collier County, Florida, for the following: • An insubstantial change to the Wentworth Estates Planned Unit Development (PUD) by decreasing the required width of the Northern Type `B" Landscape Buffer and reducing the minimum side yard setback for the commercial area. Said changes are fully described in the PUD Language Changes attached as Exhibit "A" and the Zoning Map attached as Exhibit`B", and are subject to the condition(s) set forth below. ATTACHMENTS. Exhibit A—PUD Language Changes Exhibit B—Zoning Map LEGAL DESCRIPTION. The subject PUD is located at 10003 Marc Anthony Way, Naples, FL 34113, in Section 30, Township 50 South, Range 26 East, Collier County, Florida. CONDITIONS. • All other applicable state or federal permits must be obtained before commencement of the development. DISCLAIMER. Pursuant to Section 125.022(5)F.S., issuance of a development permit by a county does not in any way create any rights on the part of the applicant to obtain a permit from a state or federal agency and does not create any liability on the part of the county for issuance of the permit if the applicant fails to obtain requisite approvals or fulfill the obligations imposed by a state or federal agency or undertakes actions that result in a violation of state or federal law. APPEALS. This decision becomes effective on the date it is rendered. An appeal of this decision shall be done in accordance with applicable ordinances, codes and law. Page 6 of 7 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AND EXHIBITS: SEE CLERK OF COURT, MINUTES AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT. DECISIONS OF THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR VARIANCES, CONDITIONAL USES, AND BOAT DOCK EXTENSIONS SHALL BE NOTED ON THE ZONING MAP FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. December6t --. X �• 22,2025 Date Andrew Dickman, Esq., AICP Hearing Examiner Page 7 of 7 i i i i i i SECTION IV COMMERCIAL AREA 4.4 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS A. Minimum Yard Requirements: 1. Front Yard: Twenty-five feet (25') minimum or one-half the building height,. whichever is greater 2. Side Yard: Fifteen feet (15'), except a minimum setback of seven and a half feet (7.5') shall apply from the Florida Power & Light Access Easement (OR Book 4296, Page 1817). See Exhibit C-1, Deviation #13 for the location of the Florida Power& Light Access Easement. 3. Rear Yard: Fifteen feet (15') 4. Preserve Setbacks: i. Principal Structures: Twenty-five feet (25') ii. Accessory Structures: Ten feet (10') 5. Setbacks from a lake for all principal and accessory uses may be zero (0) feet provided architectural bank treatment is incorporated into the design. 6. Where residential landscape buffers are located adjacent to a commercial property, clubhouse, or community pool facility, a 10-foot-wide Type A landscape buffer is required on the residentially zoned property, and a 15-foot-wide Type B landscape buffer is required along commercial, clubhouse, or community pool property. 7. The perimeter landscape buffer, adjacent to the Florida Power and Light Access Easement(OR Book 4296, Page 1817), is subject to Deviation #13 in Exhibit C. B. Exterior lighting shall be arranged in a manner which will protect roadways and residential properties from direct glare or unreasonable interference. C. Maximum height of structures—Sixty feet(60')Zoned height. Seventy feet(70')Actual height D. Minimum distance between all other principal structures—Twenty feet (20') Wentworth Estates PDI-PL2025000672 Words ctr..ck through are deleted;words underlined are added October 14, 2025 E. Minimum distance between all other accessory structures (excluding drive-through facilities)—Ten feet (10') F. Minimum floor area—Seven hundred (700)square feet gross floor area on the ground floor G. Minimum lot or parcel area—Ten thousand (10,000)square feet H. Minimum lot width—Seventy-five feet (75') I. Standards for parking, landscaping, signs and other land uses where such standards are not specified herein are to be in accordance with the Collier County Land Development Code in effect at the time of site development plan approval. Unless otherwise indicated, required yards, heights, and floor area standards apply to principal structures. J. Architectural standards—All buildings shall maintain a consistent architectural theme along-theme along each building facade as required by Section 5.05.08 of the Collier County Land Development Code. Wentworth Estates PDI-PL2025000672 Words strucket gh are deleted;words underlined are added October 14,2025 EXHIBIT "C" LIST OF DEVIATIONS Deviation 13: seeks relief from LDC Section 4.06.02 C. Table 2.4 "Buffer Requirements," which requires a 15' Type 'B' landscape buffer between commercial and residential uses, to instead allow a 7.5'Type 'B' landscape buffer for a total distance of±320', adjacent to the Florida Power and Light Access Easement,as shown on Exhibit C-1. A compensating buffer area will be provided along the landscape buffer in the area shown on Exhibit C-1. The compensating buffer area will be sodded or mulched, or a combination thereof. Wentworth Estates PDI-PL2025000672 Words struckough are deleted;words underlined are added October 14, 2025 EXHIBIT " B " Collier County ./ "Ili' 'Ids>, sue: ' \ < _ r-n . i,tg', m J _ pilliaillrClco\.• SITE �1 I1 _-i�, v'm r- T LOCATION T _. _ i -1 I •DR�I •" �I-Ra loimar elHarnmoc IRD �`. - / s -L Ill�titlftftM1 i_ ; �. PROJECT IIIIIIIIIIIIIIP `. LOCATION ' ., 1 III IIUgI - . ';s lliiIlIu 1► c.� ' 1 1itt ? p `t I , , .. . .t .4 ID; 31 i-I, p1l lEn •IiLF PI Location Map Zoning Map Petition Number: PL20250006723 Page 2 of 9 Wentworth Estates PUD,PDI-PL20250006723 December 11,2025