THE CITY OF MARCO ISLAND
MINUTES
City Council Special-Called Meeting August 13, 2001 5:00 p.m.
Chairman Tucker called the meeting to order and presided.
ROLL CALL
All Present
Also Present: William Moss, City Manager
Ken Cuyler, City Attorney
Greg Niles, Community Development Director
Ladd Ryziw, Public Works Director
Laura Litzan, Deputy City Clerk
Roger Reinke, Police Chief
Mike Murphy, Fire Chief
Other staff members and interested citizens and visitors
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
By: City Council Chairman, E. Glenn Tucker
BUSINESS
(A) DISCUSSION Joint Water Management Plan with Florida Water Services.
(Editorial History: In December 1999 City Council directed that a Committee be appointed to determine the feasibility of a Joint Water Management Plan presented by Florida Water Services. The Committee negotiated with FWS and presented its report to City Council during a workshop session on July 16, 2001. The Committee recommended that the proposed plan be presented to the Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority to determine what, if any, position they may have in regard to the proposed Plan. Thereafter, City Council would be apprised of the position of the Authority and then decide whether to authorize the negotiation and preparation of a contract with Florida Water Services.)
Mr. David Wilcox, member of the Negotiating Committee, reviewed the Joint Water Management Plan for City Council and responded to Council s questions. Mr. Tracy Smith, representing Florida Water Services, also responded to questions from City Council and staff.
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MOTION by Councilman Cowin to AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PRESENT THE PROPOSED PLAN TO THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY. Second by Councilman Boyce. Motion carried 4-1. (Councilman Pettersen opposed.)
Recess: 6:05 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. It is noted for the record that the same council members were present when the meeting reconvened.
MOTION by Councilman Cowin to AUTHORIZE THE NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE TO NEGOTIATE A FINAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA WATER SERVICES. Second by Chairman Tucker. No vote taken. Following discussion, Council agreed to schedule this item on the agenda for the August 20, 2001 meeting.
(B) ORDINANCE First Reading & Public Hearing PUD 01-03 Planned Unit Development. Donald Pickworth, P.A. representing Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers, Inc., is requesting a rezone from “RT-MIZO” to Planned Unit Development (PUD) to vest the existing hotel rooms, accessory uses, and existing parking spaces located on-site in order to permit renovation, redevelopment, and new development on-site; add permitted and accessory uses; increase the building height for the residential parcel from 100 feet to 180 feet; and provide the opportunity to develop a 103 unit residential condominium at the northwest corner of the subject 39.32 acre site. The subject site is located at 400 South Collier
Boulevard and is further described as Section 16 and 18, Township 52 South, Range 26 East, City of Marco Island, Florida.
(Editorial History: The subject property contains approximately 39.32 acres and is located on both sides of South Collier Boulevard. The petitioners seek the PUD rezone to allow for the continued use and expansion of the hotel facility; to establish a baseline for existing and future parking requirements; to increase the current maximum height from 100 feet to 180 feet in conjunction with the construction of a 103 unit condominium building on the northern portion of the property. The Planning Board held a public hearing on the proposed PUD on June 21, 2001. At the conclusion of the hearing the Board voted 4-2 to recommend denial of the rezoning by City Council. Concerns raised at the public hearing included pedestrian safety, impacts to the abutting neighbors, the height increase, beach
access, and a perceived lack of definite commitments. Staff will attest that the petitioner has taken those concerns seriously, and has worked diligently to resolve or address them in a positive and proactive manner.)
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Mr. Moss read, by title only, the Ordinance changing the zoning classification of the subject property from “RT-MIZO” to “PUD” Planned Unit Development. Each council member made his ex-parte disclosure. All witnesses were sworn in by the Deputy City Clerk.
Representing the petitioners, Mr. Michael Harrison, Vice-President of Hines, Inc., Mr. Robert Mulhere and Mr. Emelio Robau of the firm RWA, Inc., Mr. Bill Oliver of the firm Tindell/Oliver, Inc., Mr. Brett Moore of the firm Humiston & Moore and Mr. Alan Connor, President of Cornerstone Real Estate Advisors, presented elements of the petition to City Council and responded to Council s questions.
Recess: 7:43 p.m. to 7:57 p.m. It is noted for the record that the same council members were present when the meeting reconvened.
Public Comment
Speaking against approval of the petition:
Attorney Michael J. Volpe, representing the Citizens to Preserve Marco Island Zoning, Inc.
Mr. Robert Dyer, 1841 Honduras, representing the Marriott Tennis Club
Attorney Austin White, representing the Royal Seafarer Condominium Association
Mr. Everett Van Hoesen, 1100 S. Collier Boulevard, representing 208 unit owners at Shipps Landing Condominium
Mr. George Hendricks, 300 S. Collier Boulevard
Speaking for approval of the petition:
Mr. Bob Olson, representing neighbors adjoining the property
Mr. Frank Recker, 1840 S. Inlet
Mr. Roy Sanders, 124 Shorecrest
Mr. Herb Savage, 816 W. Elkcam Circle
Mr. Maury Daily, 1307 Riverhead Avenue
Ms. Cathy Gorman, 931 Montego Court
Ms. Anna Pusz, 1378 N. Collier Boulevard
Mr. Tim Mason, 206 Waterway Court
Mr. Monte Lazarus, 222 Waterway Court
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MOTION by Councilman Boyce to ADOPT ON FIRST READING THE ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REZONING PETITION, SUBJECT TO THE STIPULATIONS REFERENCED IN STAFF S SUMMARY. Second by Councilman Pettersen. Motion carried 5-0
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before City Council the meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
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E. Glenn Tucker, Council Chairman
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ATTEST:
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A. William Moss, City Manager/City Clerk
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PREPARED BY:
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Laura Litzan, Deputy City Clerk
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