Collier County public meetings in 2024
38 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Advisory Boards
The Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on authorizing budget amendments for beach renourishment and emergency surveys following recent hurricanes. The committee will also consider a contract for annual monitoring of county beaches and inlets.
- Authorize $538,000 for Earth Tech emergency beach re-grading
- Authorize $158,597 for 2025 annual beach and inlet monitoring
- Authorize $3,563,530 for Park Shore Renourishment
- Authorize $75,000 for water quality at Clam Bay
- Approve minutes from November 14, 2024 meeting
Planning Commission
The Collier County Planning Commission will consider three public‑hearing items. One is a conditional‑use request for a 150‑foot communications tower at 191 Weber Boulevard North that seeks reduced residential setbacks and no screening wall. The other two are ordinances that would amend the Growth Management Plan and the Land Development Code to rezone a 24.41‑acre parcel north of Tamiami Trail East for up to 300 multifamily rental units with affordable housing and up to 64,000 sq ft of commercial space. Routine agenda items such as the consent agenda and approval of prior meeting minutes will also be addressed.
- PL20230004408 – Conditional use for a 150‑ft communications tower at 191 Weber Blvd North (reduced setback, no fence)
- PL20230008643 – Ordinance amending the Growth Management Plan to create Tamiami Trail Greenway Road Mixed Use Subdistrict for 300 rental units and 64,000 sq ft commercial space
- PL20230008640 – Ordinance amending the Land Development Code to rezone the same 24.41‑acre parcel to a Mixed‑Use Planned Unit Development
- Consent agenda items for routine approvals
- Approval of November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (2024-2240)
Tourist Development Council
The Tourist Development Council is meeting to review tourism reports and business plans. The body will consider funding a specific sporting event and accept an annual business plan for a sports complex.
- Proposed expenditure of up to $10,000 in Tourism Development Tax (TDT) Promotion funds for the March 2025 Trilogy Lacrosse event
- Recommendation to accept the Annual Business Plan for Paradise Coast Sports Complex from Sports Facilities Management, LLC
Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Metropolitan Planning Organization is meeting to approve amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program and the Unified Planning Work Program. The board will also review the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan and the FDOT's draft five-year work program.
- Amendment to FY 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program to fund a replacement bus
- Operational and capital funding for Easter Seals Transit Projects
- Acceptance of 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan Public Involvement Plan chapters
- Approval of Amended Public Participation Plan
- FDOT FY 2026-2030 Draft Tentative Five-Year Work Program presentation
Hearing Examiner
The Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to decide on multiple land use and zoning requests, including a conditional use for a school kitchen, a variance for a fence height, and dock extensions for two Goodland properties.
- Conditional use for Fun Time Early Childhood Academy kitchen at 3144 Santa Barbara Boulevard
- Variance for 8-foot fence height at 824 and 828 98th Ave North
- Dock extension request for 62 Dolphin Circle (123 feet into waterway)
- Dock extension request for 203 Goodland Dr E (33 feet into waterway)
- Insubstantial change to Blue Coral Apartments RPUD for dog park and sunshade structures
Board of County Commissioners
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners will vote on amendments to the Growth Management Plan that add 750 residential units to the Fiddler's Creek Section 29 Development Area. Related items include changes to the Marco Shores/Fiddler's Creek Planned Unit Development and a resolution for additional multi‑family units. The meeting also includes a construction bid for a Medical Examiner Office expansion ($4,584,760) and a pedestrian boardwalk project ($3,335,497.77).
- Amendment to Ordinance 89‑05 to add 750 residential units (49.91 ± acres) in Section 29, ¾ mile south of Tamiami Trail East (U.S. 41) and ¾ mile east of Auto Ranch Road
- Amendment to Marco Shores/Fiddler's Creek PUD to increase total units from 6,000 to 6,750 and add adult congregate living facilities
- Resolution to amend Development Order 84‑3 for Marco Shores/Fiddler's Creek to add 750 multi‑family units in Section 29
- Construction Invitation to Bid No. 24‑8222 for Medical Examiner Office Expansion, $4,584,760 plus $250,000 owner’s allowance, awarded to Rycon Construction, Inc.
- Invitation to Bid No. 24‑8267 for Bayshore 17‑Acre Pedestrian Boardwalk Connection to Sugden Park, $3,335,497.77 base bid to Infinite Construction, LLC
Advisory Boards
The Collier County Advisory Boards agenda lists a meeting of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee on November 19, 2024, with an agenda packet and public notice attached. Several other advisory boards also have meetings scheduled, including the Animal Services Advisory Board on November 20, 2024 and the Tourist Development Council on November 19, 2024. Some committees, such as the All Terrain Vehicle Park Ad Hoc Committee, have no meeting scheduled, and a few boards report no quorum for their meetings.
- Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meeting – Nov 19, 2024 (agenda packet and public notice attached)
- All Terrain Vehicle Park Ad Hoc Committee – no meeting scheduled for November 2024
- Animal Services Advisory Board meeting – Nov 20, 2024 (public notice and agenda attached)
- Black Affairs Advisory Board meeting – Nov 18, 2024 (notice, minutes, agenda attached)
- Tourist Development Council meeting – Nov 19, 2024 (public notice and agenda attached)
Planning Commission
The Collier County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three development proposals. Item 9.A proposes designating the Metro South site at 3010 Tamiami Trail East as a Mixed‑Use Project in the Gateway Triangle Zoning Overlay, allowing up to eight residential units and 3,860 sq ft of commercial use. Items 9.B and 9.C address the same 5396 Myrtle Lane parcel, amending the Growth Management Plan and changing its zoning to a Commercial Planned Unit Development to permit up to 200,000 sq ft of indoor self‑storage/warehouse and 3,000 sq ft of other commercial uses. The commission will also address routine agenda items such as minutes approval and reports.
- 9.A – Metro South (MUP) at 3010 Tamiami Trail East: mixed‑use designation, up to 8 residential units and 3,860 sq ft commercial.
- 9.B – 5396 Myrtle Ln: amendment to Growth Management Plan to allow up to 200,000 sq ft self‑storage/warehouse and 3,000 sq ft other commercial uses on ~8.24 acres.
- 9.C – 5396 Myrtle Ln: zoning change to Commercial Planned Unit Development for the same development capacity.
Tourist Development Council
The Tourist Development Council will consider approving funding for sports events and a study on the Paradise Coast Sports Complex expansion. The body will also review the Tourism Director's report and approve engineering services for beach monitoring.
- Approve up to $18,000 for 2025 Tournament Success Group events
- Approve up to $103,800 for Paradise Coast Sports Complex study
- Approve up to $158,597 for beach and inlet monitoring
- Review Tourism Director update and TDT tax report
- Review marketing partner reports
Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Committee
The Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Committee will consider two new business items. One item seeks approval to add $31,100,000 to the Collier County Behavioral Health Center project, bringing its total to $56,100,000 (Project No. 50239). The other item seeks validation of $1,186,000 for the Medical Examiner Office Expansion as an eligible use of infrastructure surtax funding. The meeting also includes routine agenda approvals, public comments, and project updates.
- Validate an additional $31,100,000 for the Collier County Behavioral Health Center (Project No. 50239), total $56,100,000
- Validate $1,186,000 for the Medical Examiner Office Expansion as an infrastructure surtax‑eligible project
Hearing Examiner
The Hearing Examiner is reviewing several petitions for land development code variances and boat dock extensions. The body will also consider a request to replace a manufactured home damaged in a 2023 fire.
- One Naples MPUD: Variance for directional signs to be 5 feet from property line instead of 10
- 2650 Lamb Lane: Request to replace a non-conforming manufactured home damaged in the 2023 31st Street fire
- 3512 Okeechobee St: Variance to reduce front and side yard setbacks for a porch and residential structure
- 687 Palm Avenue: Proposed 14-foot boat dock extension
- 10030 Gulf Shore Drive: Proposed 32-foot boat dock extension and riparian setback reduction
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hear public comments and consider approving resolutions for the Fiddler's Creek development, which includes adding 750 multi-family units. Three major items regarding this development have been continued to the December 10 meeting.
- Public Petition to create Corkscrew Grove Stewardship District
- Fiddler's Creek Section 29 GMPA amendment (continued to Dec 10)
- Fiddler's Creek PUD amendment to increase units to 6,750 (continued to Dec 10)
- Fiddler's Creek Development Order amendment (continued to Dec 10)
- Construction contract for Sheriff Forensics & CID Buildings ($51,935,473.50)
Planning Commission
The Collier County Planning Commission will hear two public hearing items that amend land use designations and zoning for a commercial subdistrict on the south side of Tamiami Trail East near Barefoot Williams Road. One item amends the County Growth Management Plan to create the Barefoot Williams Commercial Subdistrict, allowing up to 11,000 sq ft of commercial space, including a 5,000 sq ft car wash. The companion item rezones 11760 Tamiami Trail East from an Intermediate Commercial (C‑3) to a General Commercial (C‑4) district with the same development limits. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as approval of minutes and a public comment period.
- PL20220005822 – Amendment to the Growth Management Plan creating the Barefoot Williams Commercial Subdistrict (11,000 sq ft commercial, 5,000 sq ft car wash) on 1.92 acres south of Tamiami Trail East, 350 ft east of Barefoot Williams Road.
- PL20220005137 – Rezoning of 11760 Tamiami Trail East from C‑3 (Intermediate Commercial) to C‑4 (General Commercial) with 11,000 sq ft commercial allowance, including a 5,000 sq ft car wash, on 1.92 acres.
- Approval of October 17, 2024 meeting minutes (Agenda Item 5.A).
- Consent agenda items (Agenda Item 8).
- Public comments period (Agenda Item 12).
Special Magistrate
The Special Magistrate will hear motions on continuances, extensions, and a re‑hearing related to existing fine cases. Public hearings will address numerous code violations, including building permits, dock permits, water‑damage issues, and animal licensing. New business includes motions to reduce or abate fines and to impose new fines and liens for specific unpermitted projects. All items are scheduled for the November 1, 2024 meeting at 9:00 AM.
- Motion for Continuance of Imposition of Fines Hearing
- Motion for Extension of Compliance Deadline for CASE NO: CESD20220009434 (William J Snider) and CASE NO: CESD20230004155 (Patricia Gibboni)
- Motion for Re‑Hearing
- Public hearing CASE NO: CEPM20240001807 (Rebecca J Matthews) – occupied dwelling without county‑approved electrical service
- Motion for Imposition of Fines and Liens CASE NO: CEROW20230000767 (Vitaliy Rizhkov) – work performed in right‑of‑way without proper permits
Hearing Examiner
The Collier County Hearing Examiner will consider five petitions for variances and minor ordinance changes, including a sign variance, front yard setback reduction, and amendments to two Planned Unit Developments. Each petitioner has presented a request for an insubstantial change to the Land Development Code or existing ordinances. The examiner will hear presentations, public comments, and issue a decision within 30 days.
- Petition MT29844: Vanderbilt Commons PUD amendment to remove Section 5.17.C applicability for Lots 5 and 6 at Vanderbilt Way and Buckstone Drive.
- Petition MT29788: Naples Preserve Villas request to add internal townhouse standards and deviate from open‑space requirement for an 8.72‑acre parcel on Santa Barbara Boulevard.
- Petition MT3.C: Sign variance at 3747 Tamiami Trail East to allow a 238.7 sq ft fascia sign, exceeding the 150 sq ft limit in LDC Section 5.06.04.F.4.a.
- Petition 230 Seabreeze Avenue: Variance to reduce front‑yard setback from 30 ft to 22.8 ft for a new residential structure.
- Petition NUA‑PL20240009263: Non‑conforming use alteration to replace a damaged manufactured home on a 5‑acre lot at 2650 Lamb Lane.
General
The Tourist Development Council is meeting to review tourism marketing plans and budget amendments. The body will consider recommendations for a supplemental marketing plan and funds for Hurricane Milton recovery to be sent to the Board of County Commissioners.
- Supplemental marketing plan utilizing operating reserve funds not to exceed $5,067,500
- FY 2025 budget amendment of $390,000 for post-Hurricane Milton recovery tourism marketing
- FY 2024-2025 Destination Marketing Plan
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on a zoning change for the Mattson at Vanderbilt residential project. The body is also considering several land acquisitions and infrastructure expansions, including a sports complex study and a Safe Haven Baby Box.
- Proposed 150 multifamily rental units with affordable housing at Mattson at Vanderbilt (Vanderbilt Beach Road)
- Purchase of 150.0-acre property from Symphony Properties LLC for $4,015,000
- Purchase of 2.73-acre parcel from Robert A. Dennison for $62,790
- Authorization to install a Safe Haven Baby Box at a County EMS Station
- Sports Complex Expansion & Tourism Impact Study for Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to conduct business and hold a public hearing. The primary focus is a presentation of the 2024 combined Annual Update and Inventory Report on Public Facilities and Schedule of Capital Improvements.
- Public hearing on the 2024 combined Annual Update and Inventory Report on Public Facilities and Schedule of Capital Improvements (2024-1206)
Tourist Development Council
The Tourist Development Council will consider a recommendation to spend $218,876.64 of Tourist Development Tax funds on the Clam Pass Maintenance Dredging project, reimbursing Pelican Bay Services Division for prior costs. The council will also approve promotion fund allocations of up to $1,500 for the 2025 Florida Fastpitch Coaches Convention and up to $5,000 for the 2025 True Lacrosse All Region Games. Additional items include a tourism director tax collection report and presentations on the 2024‑2025 marketing plan, hurricane impacts to Collier beaches, and a recap of the 2024 FBU Top Gun event.
- Recommendation to authorize $218,876.64 for Clam Pass Maintenance Dredging project (reimbursement to Pelican Bay Services Division)
- Approval of up to $1,500 promotion funds for the 2025 Florida Fastpitch Coaches Convention
- Approval of up to $5,000 promotion funds for the 2025 True Lacrosse All Region Games
- Presentation of the 2024‑2025 Marketing Plan
- Presentation on Collier Beaches Impacts from Hurricane Helene
Hearing Examiner
The Hearing Examiner will hear three petitions: a minor amendment to the Vanderbilt Commons Planned Unit Development at Vanderbilt Way and Buckstone Drive; a modification to the Onyx RPUD standards and an open‑space deviation for a parcel on Santa Barbara Boulevard; and a sign‑size variance for a commercial building at 3747 Tamiami Trail East. Each petition is classified as an insubstantial change or variance and will be decided within 30 days after public comment and applicant rebuttal.
- Petition PDI‑PL20240007161 – Vanderbilt Commons PUD amendment to remove Section 5.17.C for Lots 5 and 6 at Vanderbilt Way and Buckstone Drive.
- Petition PDI‑PL20240004116 – Naples Preserve Villas request to add internal townhouse standards to Exhibit B Table 1 and deviate from LDC 4.07.02.G.1 open‑space requirement for an 8.72‑acre parcel on Santa Barbara Boulevard.
- Petition SV‑PL20240005230 – Sign variance to allow a 238.7‑sq ft fascia sign (exceeding the 150‑sq ft limit) for the 21,009‑sq ft commercial unit at 3747 Tamiami Trail East.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on zoning and growth plan changes for the Mattson at Vanderbilt residential project. The body is also considering a $4,015,000 land acquisition for the Conservation Collier program and expansions to the Paradise Coast Sports Complex.
- Proposed 150 multifamily rental units with affordable housing at Mattson at Vanderbilt (Vanderbilt Beach Road)
- Purchase of 150.0-acre property from Symphony Properties LLC for $4,015,000
- Sports Complex Expansion & Tourism Impact Study for Paradise Coast Sports Complex
- Ground lease and developer agreement for affordable housing at 6360 Collier Boulevard (Ekos on Collier)
- Release of maintenance security for Oyster Harbor at Fiddler’s Creek Phase 2 in the amount of $2,041,546.41
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will hear a presentation updating the status of Hurricane Milton and its possible impacts. Commissioners will determine if a state of emergency is necessary. They will also consider a recommendation to let the County Manager approve future budget amendments that reallocate funds within the Disaster Recovery Fund to speed recovery. The meeting will then adjourn.
- Presentation: update on the status of Hurricane Milton and its potential impacts (2024-1592)
- Determination of the necessity of declaring a state of emergency (2024-1593)
- Recommendation to authorize the County Manager to approve future Budget Amendments for reallocation of funding within the Disaster Recovery Fund (1813) (2024-1277)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will vote on a $7,506,100 beach renourishment project and related tourist development tax expenditures for Park Shore Beach. It will also consider extensions and amendments for the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships and several rezoning proposals for new multifamily housing. Additional items include lease agreements for park use and updates on regional planning and veterans’ nursing home construction.
- Approve the fall truck haul beach renourishment project and authorize $7,506,100 tourist development tax expenditures for Park Shore Beach (Project 90067).
- Approve the Third Extension and Amendment to the Sponsorship Agreement for the 2026‑2032 U.S. Open Pickleball Championships, totaling $2,090,000 in expenditures.
- Recommend rezoning the JLM Living East site (≈37.2 acres) to allow up to 305 multifamily units with affordable housing in the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District.
- Recommend rezoning the Mattson at Vanderbilt site (≈5.88 acres) to allow up to 150 multifamily rental units with affordable housing.
- Approve a lease agreement for East Naples Community Park and Sugden Park to host the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships and Academy.
Board of County Commissioners
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners will hold an advertised public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The hearing will address amending tentative budgets, adopting millage rates, and finalizing the FY 2025 budget (Agenda item 2.A, reference 2024-1152). The meeting also includes an invocation, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.
- Advertised public hearing on FY 2025 budget amendments, tentative budgets, and millage rates (Agenda item 2.A, 2024-1152)
- Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
- Adjournment
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will adopt a resolution opposing Amendment 3 that would legalize recreational marijuana in Florida. It will also approve a $5,389,565.01 contract with AtkinRealis USA, Inc. for bridge design services in the Golden Gate Estates area. Additionally, the County Attorney will be directed to pursue legal action regarding unauthorized painting on the Ascent Naples building at 1950 Mayfair Street. Several other contracts and permits, including dune restoration and road intersection improvements, will be approved under the consent agenda.
- Resolution opposing Amendment 3 to legalize recreational marijuana (Item 10.A).
- Award of Design Services for Bridges within the Golden Gate Estates to AtkinRealis USA, Inc. for $5,389,565.01 (Item 11.A).
- Directive for County Attorney to take legal action over painting on 1950 Mayfair Street, Ascent Naples building (Item 11.B).
- Award of ITB No. 24-8234 for Collier County Dune Restoration Planting to EarthBalance Corp. for $1,284,920.45 (Item 16.B.4).
- Award of ITB No. 24-8218 for Everglades Boulevard at 43rd Ave. NE Intersection Improvements to Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. for $3,224,803.16 (Item 16.B.5).
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the tentative budget and millage rates for Fiscal Year 2025. The meeting also includes a budget hearing for the Pelican Bay Services Division.
- BCC Fiscal Year 2025 Tentative Millage Rates and Tentative Budget public hearing
- Pelican Bay Services Division Budget Hearing
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider a recommendation to approve two agreements with Renaissance Hall at Old Course, LLC totaling $10,046,953.76 for pre‑development and impact‑fee funding of an affordable‑housing initiative. It will also direct staff to develop options for completing Phases 3 and 4 of the Paradise Coast Sports Complex. Additional items include a $582,842 award for a multi‑contractor project and a $5,632,209 transit grant application.
- Approve Agreement ARP21-24 for $8,916,402.76 pre‑development and construction with Renaissance Hall at Old Course, LLC
- Approve Agreement ARP21-25 for $1,130,551 impact fees for affordable housing (Housing Grants Fund 1835, Project 33765)
- Develop options and recommendations for completing Phases 3 and 4 of the Paradise Coast Sports Complex
- Award $582,842 RFQ under Multi‑Contractor Award Agreement No. 21‑7842 to Quality Enterprises USA, Inc.
- Approve FY24 Transit grant application for $5,632,209 to support transit system capital and operating costs
Hearing Examiner
The Hearing Examiner will consider five petitions, including a request by L&W Supply to deem a hybrid wholesale/retail lumber and building material dealer comparable to permitted uses in the Heavy Commercial (C‑5) zone at 4720 Radio Road. Other items include a setback variance for accessory storage buildings at 2441 Maretee Drive, boat dock extensions at 156 Pago Pago Drive West and 271 Southbay Drive, and a minor alteration of a residential dock at 271 Southbay Drive. The examiner will hear presentations, public comment, and issue a decision within 30 days.
- Petition PCUD-PL20230018178 – L&W Supply, 4720 Radio Road – request for comparable use determination for a hybrid wholesale/retail lumber and building material dealer in Heavy Commercial (C‑5) zoning.
- Petition PL20240000927 – 2441 Maretee Drive – variance to reduce agricultural side setback from 30 ft to 12.8 ft and rear setback from 50 ft to 28.1 ft for accessory storage buildings on ~7.94 acres.
- Petition BD-PL20230017548 – 156 Pago Pago Drive West – request for a 29‑ft boat dock extension, exceeding the 20‑ft maximum, for a total protrusion of 49 ft into a 278‑ft wide waterway.
- Petition NUA-PL20240006168 – 271 Southbay Drive – request for minor alteration of a residential dock with 44 slips, allowing a zero‑foot side setback and a five‑foot rear setback instead of the required 15 ft.
- Petition BD-PL20220005339 – 271 Southbay Drive – request for a 51‑ft boat dock extension, resulting in a total 71‑ft protrusion into a waterway wider than 100 ft.
Code Enforcement Board
The Collier County Code Enforcement Board will hear three motions: a continuance of the imposition of fines hearing, an extension of compliance deadlines, and a request for a re‑hearing. The board will also conduct public hearings on multiple nuisance abatement cases involving litter, unpermitted structures, and illegal site work. Old business includes motions to reduce or impose fines and liens on several property owners. No final decisions are recorded in this agenda.
- Motion for continuance of imposition of fines hearing
- Motion for extension of compliance deadline
- Case CENA20240002215 – 2885 27th Ave NE, Naples – litter and prohibited outdoor storage
- Case CESD20240001038 – 2885 27th Ave NE, Naples – unpermitted pool, garage conversion, and multiple structures
- Case CESD20230007312 – 2129 Jacaranda Ct, Naples – unpermitted lanai remodel and carport extension
Planning Commission
The Collier County Planning Commission will consider several agenda items, including an amendment to the Growth Management Plan that raises the maximum commercial gross floor area for the Immokalee Road Estates subdistrict from 100,000 to 130,000 square feet and adds indoor golf‑cart retail sales. A companion amendment for the BCHD 1 Commercial Planned Unit Development makes the same changes. The commission will also review updates to the Land Development Code affecting residential building permit timing and terminology, an amendment to excavation review procedures, and two Hope Home II items that have been postponed to the September 20 meeting.
- PL20230018187 – Immokalee Road Estates Commercial Subdistrict amendment: increase max commercial GFA to 130,000 sq ft, add indoor golf‑cart retail sales (21.82 acres).
- PL20230017803 – BCHD 1 Commercial Planned Unit Development amendment: increase max commercial GFA to 130,000 sq ft, add indoor golf‑cart retail sales (21.82 acres).
- PL20240008157 – Land Development Code update to allow residential building permits after final subdivision plat approval and rename optional preliminary plats to Conceptual Plat with Deviations.
- Ordinance amendment to excavation review procedures (Section 22‑110) in the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances.
- Hope Home II Institutional Sub‑district (PL20220005195) and CFPUD (PL20220005096) items continued to the 9/20/2024 meeting.
Board of County Commissioners
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint workshop with the Community Redevelopment Agency and local advisory boards. The agenda includes a pledge of allegiance, an overview of the CRA, and updates on the Immokalee and Bayshore Gateway Triangle redevelopment areas presented by CRA staff. The meeting will also include a period for public comments before adjourning. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Introduction – Overview of the CRA
- Immokalee CRA Update
- Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA Update
- Public Comments
Special Magistrate
The Special Magistrate hearing on August 2, 2024 will address a series of motions concerning code‑violation cases. Items include a motion to continuance the imposition of fines for a property at 5300 Hemingway Ln and a motion to extend the compliance deadline for 2616 Lakeview Dr. Additional motions request reduction or abatement of fines and the imposition of fines and liens for several other properties, such as 4344 32nd Ave SE and 560 Webb Rd. The magistrate will also hear public hearings on specific violations at various addresses.
- Motion for continuance of imposition of fines hearing – Case CEPM20230008664, 5300 Hemingway Ln, Naples
- Motion for extension of compliance deadline – Case CEPM20230005437, 2616 Lakeview Dr, Naples
- Motion for reduction/abatement of fines – Case CEROW20210000627, 4344 32nd Ave SE, Naples
- Motion for imposition of fines and liens – Case CEV20230007055, 560 Webb Rd, Copeland
- Public hearing on fire‑backflow tubing violation – Case CEEX20240005874-PU-5929, 16897 Fairgrove Way, Naples
Planning Commission
The Collier County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on several land‑use proposals. Items include a resolution to amend the County Growth Management Plan and related maps, an amendment to the Golden Gate Golf Course Planned Unit Development, a conditional use request for a wireless communications tower, and a revision of the Land Development Code for golf‑course conversions. The commission will also address routine agenda items such as the consent agenda and public comment.
- PL20230017521 – Resolution to amend the Growth Management Plan, updating the Future Land Use Element, Golden Gate Area Master Plan sub‑elements, Immokalee Area Master Plan, Conservation and Coastal Management Element, and Public Facilities elements, and to transmit the changes to the Florida Department of Commerce.
- PL20230002800 – Amendment to the Golden Gate Golf Course Mixed‑Use Planned Unit Development, removing the Public Use Tract, increasing the Community Facility Tract to 26.21 acres for adult day‑care/health‑care use, and reducing the Golf Course Tract to 107.59 acres.
- PL20220003008 – Conditional Use approval for a wireless communications facility on 0.39 acres at the northeast corner of 31st Avenue NE and Everglades Boulevard North.
- PL20230012905 – Amendment to the Collier County Land Development Code to revise regulations governing the conversion of golf courses.
Code Enforcement Board
The Board is reviewing multiple cases involving violations of the Collier County Land Development Code. The meeting includes hearings on unpermitted building modifications, illegal tree removal, and non-compliant lighting during turtle nesting season.
- Hearing on non-compliant turtle nesting season lighting at 9415, 10341, and 10021 Gulf Shore Dr
- Case regarding unpermitted oak/canopy tree removal at 4531 Enterprise Ave
- Review of unpermitted mobile home modifications at 3131 Tamiami Trail E, Lot 52
- Hearing on unpermitted stilt home enclosure and decks at 581 2nd St NE
- Motions for imposition of fines for unfinished construction at 5915 Onyx Cir
Board of County Commissioners
The Collier County Board of Commissioners will vote on budget amendments that move $12,709,900 of insurance proceeds into the Disaster Recovery Fund and allocate $3 M for wastewater recovery. It will also consider several utility procurement items, including a $4,218,422 award for the Palm River Public Utilities Renewal Project and a $645,032 purchase‑order modification with Stantec Consulting. Additional items include adoption of a water‑and‑wastewater impact‑fee ordinance and several consent‑agenda contracts for infrastructure improvements.
- Award ITB 24‑8227 to Douglas N. Higgins, Inc. for the Palm River Public Utilities Renewal Project – Area 4 ($4,218,422) with a $320,000 Owner’s Allowance
- Modify Purchase Order 4500223189 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for $645,032 for construction, engineering, and inspection services on the same project
- Adopt ordinance amending Water and Wastewater Impact Fees with phased effective dates (Dec 1 2024, 2025, 2026)
- Authorize budget amendments to move $12,709,900 of insurance proceeds into the Disaster Recovery Fund and allocate $3,000,000 for wastewater recovery, returning $9,709,900 to original funds
- Award ITB 23‑8188 to Infinite Construction, LLC for West Vanderbilt Drive Sidewalk & Landscape Improvements ($389,171.98) with a $30,000 Owner’s Allowance
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on an amendment to the 10-year water supply facilities work plan and several zoning changes. The meeting includes proposals for new multi-family residential units and commercial land use in Immokalee and Naples.
- PL20240000400: Amendment to the 10-Year Water Supply facilities work plan and potable water/sewer service standards
- PL20230017241: Request to zone 3.84± acres at 750 S. 5th Street, Immokalee for 40,000 s.f. of commercial use or 61 multi-family units
- PL20220005665: Request to zone 51.83± acres on US 41 near Greenway Road for up to 310 horizontal multi-family rental units
- PL20210003111: Proposal to allow 750 additional residential units on 49.91± acres at Fiddler's Creek Section 29
- PL20210003112 & PL20210003115: Amendments to Fiddler's Creek PUD and Development Order to increase total dwelling units from 6,000 to 6,750
Special Magistrate
The Collier County Special Magistrate will conduct hearings on several code enforcement cases involving property and animal violations. These include issues with unpermitted construction, short-term rental regulations, and animal control. The body will also consider motions regarding the imposition or reduction of fines for existing violations.
- Public hearing on unauthorized short-term rentals at 2225 23rd St SW
- Hearing regarding unpermitted interior renovations at 6686 Alden Woods Circle Unit #101
- Review of animal control violations including cruelty and failure to vaccinate
- Motion for extension of compliance deadline for 2084 Pine Isle Ln #2084
- Hearing on unpermitted wall signs at 110 N 1st St, Immokalee
Hearing Examiner
The Hearing Examiner will consider several land use requests, including a variance for a new communications tower intended to address cellular service gaps in downtown Immokalee. The agenda also includes residential yard setback variances and a conditional use permit for a hotel/motel.
- Variance for a communications tower on New Market Road East to reduce separation distances
- Variance for a single-family home at 174 Cocohatchee Boulevard to reduce yard setbacks
- Conditional use request for a hotel/motel at 504 East Main Street in Immokalee
- Variance for a single-family dwelling on Smallwood Drive to reduce rear yard setback