02/12/2019

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Recommendation to review an unsolicited offer regarding the use of 17 acres owned by the County

on Bayshore Drive as a Florida Gulf Coast University “wetlands and water quality campus.”

OBJECTIVE: To review preliminary information provided to the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Local

Redevelopment Advisory Board on the potential development of a FGCU Wetlands Research Center

within the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Area.

CONSIDERATIONS: At its January 15, 2019 meeting, the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Local

Redevelopment Advisory Board heard a presentation by Dr. Bill Mitsch, Director of FGCU’s Everglades

Wetland Research Park. Dr. Mitsch expressed interest in transforming the 17 acres on Bayhsore Drive

into a student-based research facility to include student dormitories, laboratories, a wetland park, and a

pathway to Sugden Park. The wetlands on site would be restored by removing exotics and replanting

native plants to allow for the study of water issues affecting Florida. Additionally, 1.6 acres at the

southwest corner of the site, fronting Bayshore Drive, would be dedicated to a Cultural Arts Center. This

Cultural Arts Center could function as a visual arts museum, performing and art house film theater, and

art classrooms/studios. The donation of the land to FGCU as an economic incentive could leverage $8

million for the construction of some of the facilities shown in the conceptual site plan. A copy of the

Advisory Board minutes, including the conceptual site plan, are included in the backup for this item.

This information is preliminary, will require much more detail before presented to the Board as an offer,

and is not intended to bar any other offers for the property.

FISCAL IMPACT: The Bayshore CRA acquired this property in July 2006 as part of a Wachovia

Letter of Credit Draw at a cost of $4.6 million dollars.

GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Impact associated with this

Executive Summary.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal

issues at this time, and requires majority vote for any action by the Board. - JAK

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners reviews the potential development

of a FGCU Wetlands Research Center and Cultural Arts Center within the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle

Community Redevelopment Area.

PREPARED BY: Penny Taylor, District 4, Commissioner

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. 17 acre bcc package 2-4-19 (PDF)

2. Item 4a- BGTCRA Jan15 2019 Minutes (PDF)

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COLLIER COUNTY

Board of County Commissioners

Item Number: 10.A

Doc ID: 7981

Item Summary: Recommendation to review an unsolicited offer regarding the use of 17 acres

owned by the County on Bayshore Drive as a Florida Gulf Coast University “wetlands and water quality

campus.” (Commissioner Taylor)

Meeting Date: 02/12/2019

Prepared by:

Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal – County Attorney's Office

Name: Virginia Neet

02/06/2019 8:53 AM

Submitted by:

Title: County Attorney – County Attorney's Office

Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow

02/06/2019 8:53 AM

Approved By:

Review:

Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 02/06/2019 8:57 AM

Budget and Management Office Mark Isackson Additional Reviewer Completed 02/06/2019 10:57 AM

County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 02/06/2019 11:31 AM

County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 02/06/2019 12:20 PM

Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 02/12/2019 9:00 AM

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David Corban architect, PLLC Architecture / Planning / Sustainability

Board of Collier County Commissioners

3299 Tamiami Trail East

Naples, FL 34112

Dear Commissioners,

We appreciate your consideration of this proposal for development of the 17 acre parcel in the

Bayshore CRA.

As you know this parcel was purchased by the CRA about 12 years ago in order to encourage

development of the property in a way that improves the overall viability of the district. We are

confident that we have a team and idea that will achieve the CRA’s goals, be profitable for the

developer and solve issues that affect Collier County and the rest of South Florida.

We are proposing a public-private team with FGCU and Rebecca Maddox. Ms. Maddox has

been most responsible for the resurgence of the district in the last 5 years and has brought more

than 150 jobs to the neighborhood.

FGCU wishes to build a Wetland Research Park on the easternmost 11 acres of the property.

(the part of the site no one wants!) The goal of this facility is no less than saving south Florida

from the water quality issues that have plagued us for decades and have become worse in the last

18 months. Not only will this Wetlands Research Park be a place of education and important

research, it will be an amenity for the Bayshore and Collier County residents by providing much

needed green space and a linear park linking Sugden Park with Bayshore Drive.

On the most visually prominent portion of the site, we propose to locate a Cultural Arts Center.

The Southwest corner fronts on Bayshore and at 1.6 acres provides ample room for a 35,000 sf

facility and associated parking.

As an 18 year resident of the Bayshore area and architect for numerous projects in the area

including the Naples Botanical Garden, Catholic Charities and Celebration Park, we are excited

to be a part of this project that will help Bayshore continue to be a destination for all of Collier

County.

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Best Regards,

David M. Corban, AIA, LEED ap

ARCHITECTURE / PLANNING / SUSTAINABILITY

David Corban Architect, pllc / 1042 Sixth Avenue North, Naples, FL 34102

239.207.5528 / www. Davidcorban.com / license: AR 0015672

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David Corban architect, PLLC Architecture / Planning / Sustainability

A JOINT PUBLIC – PRIVATE PROPOSAL FOR THE 17 ACRE PARCEL

BENEFITS TO BAYSHORE AND THE GREATER

COMMUNITY

PUBLIC ACCESS 1. 1/3 mile Linear Park similar to the Gordon River Greenway is proposed that will connect

Sugden Park to Bayshore drive. This path/boardwalk will pass through the FGCU

Wetlands Research Park providing visual and physical access to the restored natural

environment. Linear park amenities will include:

• Wetlands overlook tower

• Shade structures and benches

• Informational signage relating to wetlands research and flora and fauna

2. Space for a neighborhood wetland overlook at north edge of property accessed from

Harvest Court.

3. Sculpture garden located along the Linear Park

4. 20,000 sf Public Plaza over parking at mixed use development, providing access from

Linear Park and from Bayshore.

CULTURAL ARTS CENTER • We have allocated 1.6 acres of land for the cultural arts center. The most prominent and

easiest to access part of the property would be dedicated to the cultural arts center.

• There is plenty of room to build a 18,000 sf to 35,000 sf facility with parking for up to

100 cars.

• The facility could be a single use or a combination of the following:

o Visual arts museum

o Performing and art house film theatre

o Art studios

o Art classroom/labs

o Gift shop

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FGCU WETLAND RESEARCH PARK • Led by one of the world’s most recognized and respected wetlands scientists, Dr. William

Mitsch, this facility is desperately needed to help study and solve our critical water

quality issues in Florida. Dr. Mitsch is currently studying the affects and causes of red

tide and green algae.

• Water quality is the most pressing issue facing Florida. Governor Desantis has set aside

$2.5 billion to solve the issue.

• This facility will house a lab to study the wetlands located on site and will provide a

jumping off point for studies in the Everglades, Lake O and Gulf of Mexico.

• Dr. Mitsch wishes to provide a place for his PHD candidates to live and study.

(Scientist’s Lofts)

• The wetlands will be restored by removing exotics and replanting native plants.

• The wetlands research park will not only help solve our water issues, it will be an

amenity for Bayshore and the greater Collier County community

• We believe much like the Botanical Garden down the street, the wetlands park will draw

visitors from all over who will also go to the Cultural Arts Center and become customers

for Bayshore businesses.

MIXED USE

• The for-profit portion of the project to be developed by Rebecca Maddox will be

commercial and residential uses that will provide benefits to the Bayshore Community.

• Potential uses include:

o Culinary arts

▪ Restaurant

▪ Wine sales and tasting room

▪ Boutique markets

▪ Cooking school

▪ Commissary

o Artist’s lofts/studios – Place for artists to live and work.

o Scientists lofts – Place for PHD candidates and their families to live while doing

research at the Wetland Research Park.

o Limited amount of market rate condominiums

o Retail art galleries

• 20,000 sf Public Plaza over parking at mixed use development, providing access from

Linear Park and from Bayshore. Could serve as the front porch for the Bayshore

neighborhood.

ARCHITECTURE / PLANNING / SUSTAINABILITY

David Corban Architect, pllc / 1042 Sixth Avenue North, Naples, FL 34102

239.207.5528 / www. Davidcorban.com / license: AR 0015672

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Everglades Wetland Research Park

Everglades Wetland Research Park, 110 Kapnick Center wmitsch@fgcu.edu Florida Gulf Coast University, 4940 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL 34112

Office phone: +1 239 325 1365 Fax: +1 239 732 7043 Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer • A member of the State University System of Florida

February 4, 2019 Advantages of having an FGCU “wetlands and water quality campus” in Naples and Collier County and on Bayshore:

1. More students (undergraduate, graduate) and visiting scientists from around the world will live and work on Bayshore

2. Naples and Collier County will have an enhanced world-class water and wetlands

center, attracting more residents and tourists to the area

3. The FGCU facilities will be available for many educational and government groups for ecological education and meetings

4. If we receive enough economic incentive with a donation of the land to FGCU, that

will allow us to leverage for $8 million for some of the structures shown on our landscape sketch.

5. Our students, faculty and staff will give birding and ecological tours of our

restoration of the wetlands on the 11 acre FGCU site for the public.

6. We will provide a public easement to build a bike path through the site from Sugden Park to Bayshore Drive.

Respectfully submitted,

William J. Mitsch, Ph.D. Eminent Scholar and Director, Everglades Wetland Research Park Juliet C. Sproul Chair for Southwest Florida Habitat Restoration and Management FGCU, Naples, FL

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Press/News

1. Happy World Wetlands Day to Everyone!

Beachtalkradio interviewed Bill at Ft. Myers Beach,

Florida (Beachtalkradio, February 2, 2019)

2. SFWMD says sugar farming no longer a threat,

advocates disagree (WINK TV, February 2, 2019)

3. FGCU study asks, do car emissions contribute to red

tide?(1075Jamz.fm, Fort Myers Beach, January 28, 2019)

4. Nearly a third of state’s waters polluted, experts

say(Fort Myers Beach Bulletin, January 24, 2019)

5. Red tide fed by runoff into river, FGCU researcher

reveals(Lake Okeechobee News, January 20, 2019)

6. ‘Red menace’: Research looks at causes and possible

mitigation for red tide outbreaks (Naples Daily News, January 19, 2019)

7. Bill Mitsch on Red Tide (theparadiseprogressive.home.blog, January 17, 2019)

8. FGCU researcher says converting farms to

swamps would help water issues (ABC-7, January 16, 2019)

9. FGCU researcher: To clean water, convert

some farm fields to wetlands in

Everglades (Naples Daily News, January 16, 2019)

10. Red Tide: Scientist Dr. Bill Mitsch gives a

speech calling calls fertilizer the opiate of

agriculture(Local Sarasota County News, January 12, 2019)

11. Scientist says new type of farming would not

need fertilizer (Charlotte Sun, January 12, 2019)

12. Florida gets ‘D’ in protecting beaches from

coastal erosion, climate change (WINK TV, January 12, 2019)

13. FGCU study asks, do car emissions contribute

to red tide? (WINK TV, January 11, 2019)

14. FGCU researcher reveals the cause of red tide

during lecture series speech (WGCU Radio, January 11, 2019)

15. Researcher says test results identify red tide

cause (90.7 WMFE-Orlando, January 11, 2019)

January 10, 2019—Moonlight on the Marsh lecture sets record attendance of 250 and extensive press coverage

16. The Bernard and Susan Master 2019 Moonlight on the Marsh Distinguished Lecture Series - Bill Mitsch's presentation (YouTube, January 10, 2019)

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17. Eminent Professor Dr. Bill Mitsch explains harmful algal blooms in FGCU lecture

series (WGCU, January 9, 2019)

18. FGCU researcher wants to clean water by flipping lands between wetlands and farm

fields in Everglades (Naples Daily News, January 7, 2019)

19. Could farmers make money by helping clean up Florida’s water supply? (WINK TV, November 22, 2018) "The marriage between agriculture and wetlands restoration is being pitched by scientists as the middle ground in the tug of war between the farming industry and environmentalists....."

20. EWRP Director and Prof. Bill Mitsch ends his sabbatical at Notre Dame with a formal lecture and a

bookstore book signing (Notre Dame, IN; November 8-9, 2018)

Prof. Bill Mitsch gave a GLOBES (https://www.facebook.com/NDGlobes/) Seminar at the University of Notre Dame on Thursday November 8, 2018. The GLOBES mission is to train a new breed of students capable of developing and implementing comprehensive strategies that combine science, technology, and public policy skills to serve nature and society. These students will be the innovators and difference makers for our future and the future of the planet. On Friday November 9, 2018 Dr. Mitsch was invited by the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore to participate in a book signing for the latest edition of his textbook “Wetlands,” now in its 5th edition. The 5 editions of the book, referred to as the “wetland bible,” have sold over 100,000 copies and have trained generations of wetland scientists and engineering since the first edition was published in 1986

21. EWRP leads a multi-university symposium in Cincinnati Ohio on sustainably solving harmful algal blooms in lakes and estuaries (November 1, 2018) A scientific session was held at a lake management

conference (NALMS2018) in Cincinnati on November 1, 2018 about solving harmful algal blooms with wetlands and business models. Participants were from Florida Gulf Coast University, University of South Florida, Wright State University, Ohio State University, University of Notre Dame and University of Findlay. We are so pleased that all of these speakers took time from busy schedules and converged for 4 hours of presentations and discussions. Great interaction and discussion too occurred with the audience.

22. Scientists say Florida has the solution to red tide but special interests might be in the

way(WTSP 10, October 29, 2018)

23. Red Tide roundtable with FGCU/EWRP Scientist (Tampa Bay Times, October 17, 2018) Red Tide roundtable with US Representatives and US Senator listen to scientists, business owners and researchers during a discussion on the current Red tide affecting both Florida’s east and west coast today in Pinellas County

24. Prevent red tide? Start with more wetlands, experts say (Florida Politics, October 17, 2018) "Scientists with varying areas of expertise all agreed: Red tide is a naturally occurring environmental phenomenon, but large blooms are likely fueled by warmer Gulf temperatures as the result of climate change and, possibly, by nutrient runoff from agriculture."

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25. U.S. Congress Senator and Representatives

Meet in St. Petersburg With FGCU/EWRP

Scientist on Red Tide Problems in

Florida (Bay News 9, October 17, 2018) William Mitsch, Director, Everglades Wetland Research Park, (center) says protecting wetlands and fixing the Everglades is essentially to dealing with red tide:

https://twitter.com/DaveJordanBN9/status/1052566447183007744

WTSP Live stream: https://www.facebook.com/10NewsWTSP/videos/947753145434270

26. ‘Red tide could increase in intensity’ (Naples Daily News, August 31 2018) 27. EWRP participates in Red Tide Informational Meeting in Naples Florida (August 29, 2018)

Collier County reported that there were about 350 people in attendance and the Facebook Live version had over 16,000 views with a reach of 36,000 pages. Here is a link to all of the presentations and the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTvMvflDlgI&feature=youtu.be

https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/your-government/divisions-f-r/pollution-control/red-tide

28. From pier to the Capitol, red tide divides – and unites – Floridians (Christian Science Monitor, August 29, 2018)

29. Researchers investigate what's making Florida red tide so bad for so long (NBC News, August 15, 2018)

30. Sugar farmers say they’re being unfairly attacked for water quality issues in

SWFL(WINK News, August 14, 2018)

31. Scientists Look for Link Between Releases and Red Tide (WGCU, August 13, 2018)

32. How are Lake O and Caloosahatchee River affecting red tide? (NBC-2 Ft Myers/Naples, August 9, 2018)

33. Scientists search for 'smoking gun' in the dead

zone of Florida's red tide (Bill Weir at CNN, August 8, 2018)

34. Black Swamp Savior: How Bringing Back

Conquered Wetlands Could Help Solve Harmful

Algal Blooms (Environmental Monitor, July 31, 2018)

35. Why more rainfall could be good and bad for the

algae situation (ABC-7 Ft. Myers/Naples, July 27, 2018)

36. FGCU professor says algae could stay for another

5 months (NBC-2 Ft Myers/Naples, July 19, 2018)

37. More water releases raise concerns (NBC-2 Ft Myers/Naples TV, July 13, 2018)

38. Expert weighs in on best way to get rid of algae (ABC-7 news, July 11, 2018)

39. Mitsch receives first Odum award (OSU-Office of Energy and Environment, June 28, 2018)

40. Flipping the landscape to remove excess nutrients from the environment? (WGCU PBS radio interview June 25, 2018)

41. FGCU professor examines Collier wetlands to help prevent flooding (WINK TV, Ft. Myers/Naples FL June 15, 2018)

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42. EWRP Director and graduate student encourage use of wetlands to mitigate

hurricane-scale flooding in Naples (WINK TV, June 15, 2018)

43. EWRP Director quoted in article on EAA Reservoir in South Florida (Palm Beach Post, June

14, 2018) 44. Bill Mitsch honored at AEES Annual Meeting in Houston

Texas (Houston Texas, June 12, 2018) FGCU Everglades Wetland Research Park Director Bill Mitsch received the 1st Odum Award for Ecological Engineering Excellence today from the American Ecological Engineering Society at their annual conference held in Houston Texas. The meeting also featured the return of 10 current or past AEES president.

45. FGCU Professor Mitsch Mentioned in the News Wanted:

Innovative farmers to help slow algal bloom on Lake

Erie (Christian Science Monitor, May 29, 2018) 46. EWRP Director Gives Ecological Engineering Challenges to

Ohio Stormwater Engineers and Consultants (Sandusky, Ohio, May 11 2018) EWRP Director Bill Mitsch gave one of his most rewarding lectures in some time to ~600 folks at a luncheon at the Ohio Stormwater Conference here today. A lot of Ohio contacts came up afterwards to renew connections; others just remembered taking his wetland course at Ohio State University. His challenges to the mostly engineering/cousultant audience on fixing the fertilizer messes we have in Ohio, Florida and around the world and restoring wetlands we have lost at the same time were warmly received.

47. FGCU scientists studying ways to combat algae growth in SWFL waterways (WINK TV, May 7, 2018)

48. FGCU wetlands researcher starts experiment at Freedom Park in Collier (Naples Daily News, May 4, 2018) Bill Mitsch was interviewed by the report of Naples Daily News during the planting day in May 3, 2018

49. EWRP graduate student inducted into Sigma Xi, the honorary research society (April 9, 2018) Ms. BingBing Jiang, (front row left in photo) a Ph.D. student at the Everglades Wetland Research Park in Naples, was one of 13 scientists inducted into Sigma Xi, the national research honorary society, on Monday evening April 9 2018 at The Ohio State University chapter meeting held at at the Ohio Union on OSU's campus. The OSU Chapter is one of the oldest chapters of Sigma Xi in the country, It has been recognizing achievements in research since 1898. Congratulations BingBing!

50. World Wetland Day and Ramsar Wetlands in the USA-Uncertainty for the Future (SWS Newsletter v35:p37-39, 2018)

51. Florida could spend $1 billion on Everglades reservoir project, but will it work? (Naples Daily News, January 3, 2018)

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David Corban architects, pllc DCa is a Naples based Architecture firm providing full architectural services to the public

and private sectors. The firm’s work is marked by its thoughtful detailing and careful

response to the Florida environment. With a twenty-first century take on Florida

Architecture, DCa provides clients in Southwest Florida with an architecture unique to its

environment. Mr. Corban has been at the forefront of the design community in Florida,

winning more than 20 awards from the American Institute of Architects at the state and

local levels. Mr. Corban was recently named Citizen Architect by the Florida Association

of the American Institute of Architects.

In 2015 we were honored to receive the Audrey Nelson Community Development Award

at the winter meeting of the National Community Development Association in

Washington, DC for our design of the Immokalee Zocalo

In 2012, as part of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects 100th

anniversary, Mr. Corban’s Home, Haldeman Creek House was selected by his peers as

one of the best buildings in Florida in the last 100 years.

David is a graduate of the School of Architecture at Mississippi State University where he

studied under Samuel Mockbee, founder of the Rural Studio and Recipient of the AIA

Gold Medal. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is licensed by

the state of Florida and the National Council of Architectural Registration Board. He is

also a LEED Accredited Professional (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). He

has been practicing Architecture in Collier County for 21 years.

Mr. Corban has been the architect for some of Collier County’s most recognizable

projects, including the Naples Botanical Garden, Celebration Food Truck Park, the

Cambier Park Bandshell and North Collier Regional Park. He was an integral part of the

redevelopment of Fifth Avenue South in Naples, having completed eight mixed use

projects including the 837 Building and the Bank of America Building.

DCa has a staff of five professionals including two Architects licensed in Florida.

AREAS OF PRACTICE • Traditional Architectural Services

• Master Planning/Land Planning

• Interior Space Planning

• LEED Certified Building Design

CURRENT PROJECTS OF NOTE • Shelter for Domestic Violence and Human

Trafficking

• Grace Place for Children and Families

• AVOW Hospice

• Holocaust Museum and Education Center of

Southwest Florida

• Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park

Facilities

• Lutgert Professional Center – 45,000 sf Office

Building

• Immokalee High School

• Immokalee Middle School

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AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS • 2019 Citizen Architect

• 2018 AIA Florida Southwest Honor Award – Holocaust Museum and Education Ctr.

• 2018 AIA Florida Southwest Merit Award – Lutgert Professional Center

• 2018 AIA Florida Southwest Honor Award – Judy Sullivan Family Resource Center

• 2017 AIA Florida Southwest Merit Award – La Mer Common areas

• 2017 AIA Florida Southwest Merit Award – 2400 Building

• 2016 AIA Florida Southwest Honor Award – Fakahatchee State Preserve

• 2016 AIA Florida Southwest Merit Award – Ridge Drive Residence

• 2015 National Community Development Association - Audrey Nelson Community

Development Award, Immokalee Zocalo

• 2015 “A Modern Get Away” Gulfshore Life Magazine

• 2015 “Sunshine State Sustainability-Work of David Corban Architect” American

Builders Quarterly

• 2014 SW FL AIA Excellence in Architecture, Broad Court Residence

• 2014 SW FL AIA Excellence in Architecture, Immokalee Zocalo

• 2013 “Architect’s Homes” Gulfshore Life Magazine Haldeman Creek House

featured.

• 2012 AIA Florida 100 places – 100 years a top 100 place. Haldeman Creek House

• 2012 Haldeman Creek House – WINK TV, NBC 2, Naples Daily News, Florida

Weekly, News Press

• 2011 “Best Buildings in Southwest Florida” The News Press May 28, 2011

• 2010 “Five Who Make a Difference” Gulfshore Life Magazine July 2010 issue

• 2010 “Naples Botanical Garden” Landscape Architecture Cover article in the

May 2010 issue

• 2009 “Fine Designs” Florida Weekly Cover Article and Photograph Haldeman

Creek House

• 2007 SW FL AIA Excellence in Architecture Design Award Haldeman Creek House

• 2007 SW FL AIA Design Award The Docks on Fifth Marina

• 2005 “Modern Masterworks” Gulfshore Life Magazine Photo Layout featuring

Trudy Labell Fine Art.

• 2004 SW FL AIA Design Award Village at Trails End

• 2003 Gulfshore Business Magazine Best Commercial Buildings - Better Roads, Inc.

• 2003 SW FL AIA Design Award Art League of Marco Island

• 2001 Florida AIA Design Award Cambier Park Band Shell

CIVIC/ACADEMIC INVOLVEMENT • Board of Directors – Naples Players Theatre (Facilities Chair, Long Range Planning

Committee)

• Economic Recovery Task Force Team Member; Group backed by Board of

County Commissioners to spur growth in Collier County and streamline the County

permitting process

• past President of Southwest Florida Chapter of the AIA

• AIA Florida Board of Directors 2017-2018

• Leadership Collier Class of 2010

• Board of Directors - Naples Community Sailing Center

• Chairman - Collier County Citizens Advisory Task Force

• AIA 150 Blueprint for Southwest Florida - Panelist

• Board of Directors (past member) - Collier County Historical Society

• Old Naples Preservation Task Force Member. Sponsored by Naples City

Council to develop design standards for new construction in Olde Naples

• Guest Juror - Mississippi State University, University of Florida and Florida

International University Schools of Architecture

• Mississippi State University - 25th Anniversary Alumni Exhibit, February 1999

ARCHITECTURE / PLANNING / SUSTAINABILITY

David Corban Architect, pllc / 1042 Sixth Avenue North, Naples, FL 34102

239.207.5528 / www. Davidcorban.com / license: AR 0015672

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Agenda item 4.a– January 15, 2019 meeting minutes

BAYSHORE/GATEWAY TRIANGLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 15, 2019 MEETING

The meeting of the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman, Maurice Gutierrez at 6:01 p.m. at the Naples Botanical Garden Buehler Auditorium, 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL 34112 I. Roll Call: Advisory Board Members Present: Maurice Gutierrez, Camille Keilty,

Dwight Oakley, Steve Main, Karen Beatty, Michael Sherman, Larry Ingram and Steve Rigsbee CRA Staff Present: Sean Callahan, Executive Director of Corporate Business Operations; Debrah Forester, CRA Director; Tami Scott, Senior Project Manager; Shirley Garcia, Operations Coordinator; Megi Roko, Executive Secretary.

II. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Gutierrez. III. Adoption of Agenda: Ms. Forester requested that item 8.b. be heard at 7 p.m.

and add item 7.c Capital Project Planning Division for an update on stormwater projects a motion to adopt the agenda as amended was made by Steve Main and seconded by Camille Keilty. Passed unanimously.

IV. Election of Officers-Chair and Vice-Chair: Larry Ingram nominated Maurice Gutierrez to continue as Chairman and made a motion. Camille Keilty seconded the motion. Passed unanimously. Karen Beatty made a motion nominating Steve Main as Vice-Chairman. Dwight Oakley seconded the motion. Passed unanimously.

V. Approval of Minutes: Steve Main made a motion to approve the December 4, 2018 minutes as written. Seconded by Larry Ingram, passed unanimously.

VI. Community / Business - Presentations

A. Celebration Park Parking Lot- Patrick Johnson, Celebration Park General Manager, and Frank Feeney from Q Grady Minor came before the board and updated the community on the status of the parking lot. The parking lot is going through the planning process and the rezone, they anticipate about 60 parking spaces. The owner is hiring more staff to monitor the parking lot and ensure that no one stays after the food park closes and hangs out in the lot. Debrah Forester mentioned that the required neighborhood informational meeting regarding the variance will be coming up and once it is scheduled, CRA staff can let everyone know if anyone would like to attend. Debrah Forester also brought up some

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concerns that have been raised by residents regarding pedestrian crossing from the parking lot across Becca Ave to the food truck park, Frank Feeney is proposing a crosswalk at the end of the lot to the park right now to the County and see if they can get that approved. Some of the Community members asked about the deliveries and if they could enter into the lot and make their deliveries rather than parking in one lane on Bayshore Drive and block the lane and the addition of recycle bins. They said they will look at that option for deliveries.

VII. Other Agency’s:

A. Collier County Sheriff’s Department: Cpl Gibson went over the monthly report of activities, and one of her concerns are that the Community is calling the CRA Office rather than the non-emergency number 252-9300. She is requesting everyone call the 252-9300 so they have a quicker response, a record of areas of concern and she wanted everyone to know that they can be anonymous. She would be happy to meet anyone in the Community if they are afraid to report something and get the information that way too. She handed out perforated cards to contact the Sheriff’s office either to leave at home or carry in their wallet and purse.

B. Collier County Code Enforcement: John Johnson gave an announcement that on January 24th, there will be a Nuisance Abatement Board hearing for the cases located at 3339 Canal Street which is a nuisance property under the ordinance. The Code case report for the month was handed out as an attachment and if anyone had any questions he was there to answer. The Board raised questions regarding the new format of the monthly report and requested more information. Staff will review and discuss options to provide more information.

C. Capital Project Planning: Gino Santabarbara, Senior Planner gave the update on the amount of debris removed from Haldeman Creek post Irma. The project is completed and he thanked the Community and CRA for all of their assistance in making this project easier for the contractor with access and support they gave them. The Community thanked Amy Patterson and her staff for all their work in this clean up effort. Amy Patterson spoke about the Stormwater utility initiative and provided an update. The BCC directed staff to create a stormwater productivity committee and the issues they are discussing is the failing stormwater infrastructure and maintenance and potential funding sources moving forward. They will continue to update the CRA on the progress and outcomes. CRA Chairman requested consideration be given to property owners that are already paying into MSTUs that address stormwater, so they are not paying twice. Ms. Taylor said they are considering giving credits for areas that are already doing their own stormwater or handling

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their own stormwater maintenance, these issues are all being discussed at the productivity committee and will look at how to handle any future rate structures.

VIII. Old Business: A. Mini Triangle/Cell Tower Update: Debrah Forester provided an update

on the status of the demolition and relocation of the cell tower that is located on the CRA property. Crown Castle has received their SDPI permit but are having delays on moving forward due to FAA requirements. FAA is having some issues regarding the height of the new tower proposed for the Kirkwood site. Because the federal government is shut down, the discussions with FAA are on hold. Staff is holding a conference call with Crown Castle on Thursday to discuss some options on moving forward. Debrah Forester reminded everyone that the closing of the property will occur 30 days after the cell tower is demolished. The issues with FAA will most likely delay the closing for several months.

B. Time certain 7pm, 17 Acre Update: Debrah Forester, CRA Director updated the board on the status of The Redevelopment Plan and how the 17 Acres is incorporated. Ms. Forester also gave a brief overview of the 17 Acres Survey that had previously been taken by the community and mentioned investment interest from the community. Ms. Forester then introduced Dr. Bill Mitsch, Director of Florida Gulf Coast University's Everglades Wetland Research Park. Dr. Mitsch mentioned the foregone “Moonlight on the Marsh” lecture and discussed the value in the wetlands in the 17 Acres property and provided six advantages of having FGCU “wetlands and water quality campus” in Naples and Collier County on Bayshore (see attached). Dr. Mitsch voiced his interest in developing a research facility on the property and transforming the 17 acres into primarily a student-based area. It was mentioned that a donation of the property would leverage $8 million from FGCU to invest in building the structures shown in a preliminary sketch that Dr. Mitsch had brought in. The investment would include student dormitories, laboratories, a pathway to Sugden Park, a wetland park, a meeting facility, and tours of the land. David Corban, Principal Architect was introduced and presented a conceptual site plan of the campus (see attached) and discussed what the plan would entail. Mr. Corban explained the 11 acres portion that is occupied of wetland will be absorbed for academic purposes leaving 6 acres for an arts center alongside artist lofts the community seeks. Market rate condominiums and a mixed-use portion was also shown on the

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rendering. It was also indicated that Rebecca Maddox, community business owner, and Laura Burns, CEO of The United Arts Counsel are also partnering in the project. There was a brief back and forth discussion regarding the property not being legally defined as a wetland. Ms. Burns voiced her support on the art and education having a significant role in the development of the property and hopes to become apart of the redevelopment of the property from an arts standpoint when the time comes. It was questioned if Cultural and Performing Arts Center (CAPA) had been involved in the process but because the CRA is waiting for the completion of the Redevelopment Plan, a discussion will be supported in the future along with other entities. The board discussed the proposed partnership with FGCU and how it would positively affect the community and some foreseen glitches that would come along with the donation. Chairman Gutierrez questioned the stormwater fee and how the project could play into stormwater management to possibly defer fees for the community. Board member Karen Beatty mentioned the great desire to include more commercial than residential development although artist lofts are also sought after. Mr. Corban explained the location and placement of commercial property should be at the forefront limiting the capacity of commercial development on the land. Rebecca Maddox offered her support and believes this proposal is the best option that combines all the communities wants and needs. The property for sale in front of the 17 acres was mentioned and how it could also play a part in the development of the 17 Acres lot. Steve Main Made a motion to further discuss the proposal in the future once the Redevelopment Plan is finalized. Steve Rigsbee Seconded the motion. Passed unanimously. (See attachments- Conceptual Site Plan and Six Advantages)

IX. New Business: A. CRA/MSTU Joint Meeting Workshop: February 19th, 5pm Naples

Botanical Garden Buehler Auditorium. Debrah Forester mentioned that staff would like to hold a joint meeting with all the Advisory Boards for the area to discuss priorities for next year. This meeting is a result of the discussions we have had during the redevelopment plan update. Joint meetings and better coordination between the advisory boards work plan are identified in the draft update. Everyone but Camille Keilty will be available. Ms. Keilty noted her disappoint that she will not be available due to a scheduling conflict. Ms. Forester will provide information prior to the meeting, so committee members unable to attend can provide input.

B. Peter Dvorak Resignation/CRA Advisory Board Vacancy: Ms. Forester noted the resignation received from Mr. Dvorak, the committee

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recognized his many years of service and their appreciation of his input. The vacancy will be open until February 5, 2019.

X. Staff Report:

A. Project Manager Report: Tami Scott briefly went over the current projects and the updates on some of the projects: Fire Suppression Phase II CDBG Grant all documents went to procurement; CRA Office relocation, the contractor submitted the permit to County and the lease amendment scheduled for the January 22, 2019 BCC meeting; Microbrewery has put new sign up and looks good; Racetrac on Shadowlawn has been approved by the County they should put their permits in soon; Isles of Collier Preserve is clearing on South Bayshore to create an entrance into their site; Compass Pointe is under contract and the site plans haven’t changed; Cirrus Pointe has a new owner and staff has met with the representative to discuss obtaining an easement along Thomasson Drive. Courthouse Shadows had a pre app to discuss an amendment to their PUD to include 300 residential units on the parcels and providing access to Haldeman Creek for Kayaks, etc.

B. Financial Report: A copy of the monthly financials was provided. No discussion.

C. Maintenance Report: A copy of the monthly maintenance report was provided, there were some issues with transients using the CRA owned buildings that staff is coordinating with the Sheriff’s department.

XI. Communications and Correspondence:

A. January 26 Sabal Shores Neighborhood Event Flyer to include Neighborhood watch dates for those who would like to attend. Staff is coordinating with other departments to provide educational information. Ms. Forester noted that although this meeting is focused on the Sabal Shores neighborhood it is opened to the public and anyone is welcome to attend.

B. The draft concept plan that was presented at last month’s meeting was attached for everyone’s information. The plan shows parking along one side of Hamilton Avenue. Parks Department is scheduled to bring an item forward to the BCC on February 12 to seek approval to hire RWA to proceed with design plans for this concept. If approved, the Bayshore Beautification MSTU plans for Thomasson and Hamilton will be divided into phases to allow a portion of the project to move forward as planned and the final phase to be Hamilton Avenue. Hamilton Avenue will be a joint project between the Parks Department and the MSTU.

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XII. Public Comments: Mr. Short lives in Moorehead Manor spoke about their trailer

park draining into the 17acre site, there are 3 outfalls that drains into Kelly Lake on the 17acre and is concerned how this will affect their drainage from their trailer park into a development on the parcel. He stated he would like to see that parcel be a park and not bring in more traffic. Mike Patch from Moorehead Manor spoke about where the stormwater drain is located and where it drains into the 17acre parcel. Maurice Gutierrez brought up the connection to Sugden Park and maybe lease the property to FGCU and keep the connection to Sugden for public connection. Al Schantzen mentioned the Parks Department is holding a public input meeting to discuss the East Naples Community Park Master Plan on January 31, if anyone wanted to attend to give input.

XIII. Staff Comments: Sean Callahan noted the Parks Department has some interest in the 17 acres and leasing options with FGCU may be an option. Staff will continue to discuss options with all interested parties.

XIV. Advisory Board General Communications: Debrah Forester noted the two attachments: 2019 Meeting Calendar Updated and requested everyone add to their calendars and for the benefit of all the members, staff provided a copy of the current Advisory Board enabling resolutions including the bylaws and noted the Sunshine Law regarding communications between advisory board members and reminded everyone not to respond to “all” on emails- “One-way communications”.

XV. Next Meeting Date: February 5, 2019 XVI. Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

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Chairman Maurice Gutierrez

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