June 24, Lely Resort (PUD) Insubstantial Change (PDI) PL Dear Ms. Beasley:

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1 June 24, 2016 Ms. Rachel Beasley Zoning & Land Development Review Department Community Development & Environmental Services 2800 North Horseshoe Drive Naples, Florida RE: Lely Resort (PUD) Insubstantial Change (PDI) PL Dear Ms. Beasley: Enclosed for your review is an application for an Insubstantial Change to a PUD in regards to the Lely Resort Planned Unit Development (PUD), a 2,892.5+/ acre project generally located west of Collier Blvd./CR 951, east of US 41, and south of Rattlesnake Hammock Road in unincorporated Collier County. The Applicant is requesting three (3) new site specific signage deviations through this application, and modifying two (2) approved deviations relating to signage. BACKGROUND/EXISTING CONDITIONS The Lely Resort PUD was originally rezoned in 1992 to allow for the development of 10,150 dwelling units; 820,000 square feet of commercial uses; 350 hotel rooms; and educational facilities. In 2007, the PUD was amended to allow residential units on the C 2 parcel fronting on U.S. 41, and to amend development standards, square footage requirements, and operational restrictions for commercial uses within the tract. The amendment was approved pursuant to Ordinance In 2014, the Applicant amended the PUD zoning to revise the unit count from 10,150 to 8,946 dwelling units, add deviations and developer s commitments, and modify allowable commercial intensities. This amendment was approved pursuant to Ordinance REQUEST The Applicant is requesting Staff s approval of an insubstantial change to the Lely Resort PUD to allow for the following modifications to Exhibit F, Section XV, Deviations, approved per Ordinance : Remove approved Deviation #6 in its entirety relating to reduced separation of signage on the C 2 tract at U.S. 41 and Triangle Blvd.; Lely Signage PDI /Request Narrative Page 1 of 5

2 Modify approved Deviation #7 to remove the allowable 100 square foot ground or pole sign applicable to the C 2 tract that fronts US 41 and Triangle Blvd. As revised, the increased sign face area permitted by this deviation will only apply to the C 3 tract at Rattlesnake Hammock Blvd. and Grand Lely Drive. Add a new deviation to allow for one (1) directory sign at the southwest corner of the C 2 Tract that fronts US 41 as shown on Exhibit XV 1; Add a new deviation to allow for one (1) off premise directional sign approximately 1,600 feet away from the building or use for which the sign is displayed as shown on Exhibit XV 3. This request applies solely to the C 2 Tract located at the southeast corner of Celeste Drive and Triangle Blvd. Add a new deviation to allow for one (1) directory sign in the middle of the Collier Blvd. frontage on the C 3 Tract located at the southwest corner of Collier Blvd. and Grand Lely Drive on Collier Blvd.; and The additional and modified deviations will allow for the appropriate signage for commercial portions of this PUD to ensure visibility from the adjacent arterial and collector roadways. It is important to note that the Applicant is not seeking relief from the allowable sign height, sign face area, or setbacks found in the LDC for any of the proposed signs. As proposed, the modified deviations will allow for flexibility in the placement of signage throughout this master planned development, while preventing signage proliferation and conflicts with existing signage and infrastructure. Please refer to the enclosed Deviation Narrative, signage exhibits, and photographs that further detail the appropriateness of the requested signage deviations. JUSTIFICATION/COMPLIANCE WITH LDC E: The request complies with the thresholds for insubstantial changes to PUDs as outlined in LDC E as follows: a. A proposed change in the boundary of the PUD; No, the request will not impact the existing PUD boundary. b. A proposed increase in the total number of dwelling units or intensity of land use or height of buildings within the development; No, the request will not increase the approved density or intensity, or the height of proposed buildings. c. A proposed decrease in preservation, conservation, recreation or open space areas within the development not to exceed 5 percent of the total acreage previously designated as such, or 5 acres in area; Page 2 of 5

3 No, the request will not result in a decrease of preserve, conservation, recreation, or open space areas. d. A proposed increase in the size of areas used for nonresidential uses, to include institutional, commercial and industrial land uses (excluding preservation, conservation or open spaces), or a proposed relocation of nonresidential land uses; No, the requests do not impact the size of non residential areas or proposed to relocate such areas within the PUD boundary. e. 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; No, the request will not result in an impact to the development in terms of traffic and public facilities. The deviations being requested through this PDI will allow for enhanced visibility of the allowable signs. f. A change that will 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; No, the request will not generate a higher level of vehicular traffic. No change in land use activities is being requested. g. A change that will result in a requirement for increased stormwater retention, or will otherwise increase stormwater discharges; No, the request will not result in increased requirements for stormwater retention or increase stormwater discharges. h. A change that will bring about a relationship to an abutting land use that would be incompatible with an adjacent land use; No, the request will not modify any existing uses that would impact any surrounding land uses or that would be incompatible. i. Any modification 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 element of the Growth Management Plan or which modification would increase the density or intensity of the permitted land uses; Page 3 of 5

4 CONCLUSION: No, the request does not impact the project s compliance with the Growth Management Plan. The request is limited to modifying existing signage deviations and adding three new site specific signage deviations to commercial tracts within the PUD. j. The proposed change is to a PUD district designated as a development of regional impact (DRI) and approved pursuant to F.S , where such change requires a determination and public hearing by Collier County pursuant to F.S (19). Any change that meets the criterion of F.S (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 ; or No, the request does not require a determination that the change will result in a substantial deviation. As noted above, the request will not increase density/intensity, traffic generation, non residential land uses, or decrease environmental areas. The request does not meet any of the criterion outlined in F.S (19)(e)2. k. 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 No, the request is not a substantial modification to the PUD, and may be processed as a PDI pursuant to the LDC and Administrative Code. In summary, the proposed Insubstantial Change will allow site specific signage modifications that do not increase allowable height, decrease setbacks, or increase sign area. The proposed deviations and modified deviations will allow for enhanced signage visibility for commercial components of the Lely Resort PUD which is critical to the success of businesses. The proposed deviations allowing for alternative signage locations will enhance public safety along the main corridors that surround the Lely Resort by allowing the travelling public sufficient time to read commercial signage, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of the signage. Furthermore, the Applicant is requesting to locate a directory sign in an approved sign easement where a directory sign is appropriate and contains no conflicts with existing infrastructure or existing outparcel signage. This application will not negatively impact public health, safety or welfare, and the PUD will remain consistent with the LDC and Growth Management Plan (GMP). The following items are enclosed for your review: 1. A check in the amount of $2,025 for the application fees; 2. One (1) copy of the completed PDI Application; 3. One (1) copy of the Pre Application Meeting notes; 4. One (1) copy of the /Project Narrative detailing the purpose of the request; 5. One (1) copy of the Current Master Plan & 1 reduced copy (8 ½ x 11 ); 6. One (1) copy of the Revised Section XV, Deviations from the LDC, of the PUD document in strikethrough/underline format with Exhibits XV 1, XV 2, XV 3; Page 4 of 5

5 7. One (1) copy of the Recorded Warranty Deeds; 8. One (1) copy of the Requested Deviations and Justifications; 9. One (1) copy of the Legal Description; 10. One (1) copy of the Affidavit of Authorization; 11. One (1) copy of the approved Addressing Checklist; 12. One (1) copy of amended Title Page with Ordinance #; 13. One (1) copy of the Location Map (8.5 X11 ); 14. One (1) copy of Sign Easement (OR PG. 2868); and 15. One (1) copy of Existing Conditions Photographs. Should you require additional information or have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at (239) or Sincerely, WALDROP ENGINEERING, P.A. Lindsay F. Rodriguez, MPA Project Planner Enclosures cc: Keith Gelder, Stock Development Page 5 of 5