1. Deviation 1 seeks relief from LDC Section 6.06.02.A.2 which requires dual sidewalks on local roads internal to the site, to allow a sidewalk on one side of the roadway where the property is permitted with single loaded homesites. Appropriate crosswalks shall be provided at crossing locations. The developer wishes to construct sidewalks on only the side of the street where homes are located. It is unnecessary to construct sidewalks in areas of the community where no homesites are proposed. Constructing the sidewalk on the side of the street where homes are located will provide safe and convenient access to the pedestrian network for all residents. 2. Deviation 2 seeks relief from LDC Section 5.04.06.A.3.e, which allows temporary signs on residentially zoned properties up to 4 square feet in area or 3 feet in height, to allow a temporary banner sign up to a maximum of 32 square feet in area and 10 feet in height. The temporary banner sign shall be limited to a maximum of 90 days during season defined as January 1 to March 31 per calendar year. The proposed deviation will allow for a banner sign located on the proposed wall along County Barn Road in order to advertise new homes available within the community. The 4 square foot banner sign permitted by the LDC provides minimal visibility and likely will be difficult to read by motorists travelling along County Barn Road, a 45 mph 2-lane roadway and separated from the travel lane by 100± feet. Additionally, the applicant is requesting that the banner be allowed for up to 90 days per calendar year to allow display throughout the peak winter season for home sales. Due to the property s location on a busy road, high travel speeds along the roadway and the setback from edge of pavement, the Applicant is seeking an increase to the allowable banner size to ensure visibility of this new community. The requested banner size is in accordance with deviations approved for similar residential projects throughout the County. 3. Deviation 3 seeks relief from LDC Section 5.06.02.B.5.a, which requires on-premises directional signs to be setback a minimum of 10 from edge of roadway paved surface or back of curb, to allow a setback of 5 from edge of roadway paved surface or back of curb. This deviation will provide locational flexibility for directional signage internal to the RPUD. A unified design theme will be utilized for all signage throughout the community, thereby ensuring a cohesive appearance and increased aesthetic appeal. All directional April 24, 2017 Page 1 of 7
signage will meet the Clear Sight Distance requirements in accordance with LDC Section 60.06.05. Furthermore, this deviation is typical of many of the master-planned developments throughout Collier County. 4. Deviation 4 seeks relief from LDC Section 5.06.02.B.6, which permits two (2) ground signs per entrance to the development with a maximum height of 8 and combined area of 64 s.f., to allow for two (2) ground signs per entrance with a maximum height of 10' and combined area of 80 s.f. The subject property will be accessed via County Barn Road, a collector roadway with relatively high travel speeds. Due to the property s location, and high travel speeds along County Barn Road and the 100 setback from edge of pavement of County Barn Road, the Applicant is seeking an increase to allowable entry sign height and area to ensure visibility. Further, sign height is measured from the centerline height of the adjacent roadway. The site will need to place 3 to 4 of fill material on-site to reach a finished grade. The sign location is anticipated to be located at or slightly higher than the finished grade; therefore the additional height is warranted. This deviation request is similar to numerous other requests approved for master-planned communities within Collier County. 5. Deviation 5 seeks relief from LDC Section 5.03.02.C.1.a and 5.03.02.C, which requires fences or walls in a residential PUD to be 6 feet or less in height and prohibits the existing ground from being altered under the sign, to permit an 8-foot high wall on top of berm. The additional 2 feet of wall is necessary to provide a buffer from the adjacent road traffic noise and the ground must be altered to meet water management criteria. 6. Deviation 6 seeks relief from LDC Section 6.06.01.H, which requires If any required turn lane improvement requires the use of any existing County rights-of-way or easement(s), then compensating right-of-way shall be provided at no cost to Collier County as a consequence of such improvement(s) upon final approval of the turn lane design during the review of the first subsequent development order unless waived by the County Manager or designee, to permit no additional compensating right-of-way as long as the current swale section can be maintained. The typical cross section will be maintained. The right-of-way is currently 200 feet. 50 feet of right-of-way was taken from the subject property as a part of the LASIP project. 7. Deviation 7 seeks relief from LDC Section 6.06.01.J, which limits cul-de-sacs to a maximum length of 1,000 feet unless existing topographical conditions or other natural features April 24, 2017 Page 2 of 7
preclude a street layout to avoid longer culs-de-sac, to permit cul-de-sacs up to a maximum of 1,100 feet with placement of no through traffic signage. A portion of the proposed residential development tracts require access via cul-de-sacs. The 1,000 length will need to be exceeded in order to gain adequate vehicular access to all development areas within the PUD. The cul-de-sac can be identified with appropriate signage indicating that the roads are not through streets. 8. Deviation 8 seeks relief from LDC Section 6.06.01.N, and Appendix B, which establishes a minimum 60-foot wide local road right-of-way, to allow a minimum 50 wide right-of-way. This deviation applies when the developer proposes to develop local streets in lieu of a private drive or access way. The proposed 50 wide private road right-of-way is sufficiently wide to accommodate the required roadway improvements. Utilities and sidewalks can be placed within easements outside the private right-of-way if necessary. The internal project roads will be private and the standard public right-of-way is not necessary for internal traffic volumes. Dual sidewalks will be provided on local street locations with homesites and a 23 setback will be required between the garage door and back of sidewalk. 9. Deviation 9 seeks relief from LDC Section 3.05.07.H.1.e.ii, which permits a maximum of 1 acre of required preserves to be created for property with less than 20 acres of existing native vegetation, to permit 1.3 acres of preserve to be created. The deviation is warranted because the highest quality vegetation that exists on-site is located in the southeast portion of the site and is approximately 1.31 acres. In order to meet the County required native vegetation preservation requirement in an area contiguous to the existing proposed preservation area, 1.31 acres of preserve will need to be vacated. This is consistent with plans presented to the SFWMD. 10. Deviation 10 seeks relief from LDC Section 6.06.02 A.1., which requires sidewalks and bike lanes must be constructed within public and private rights-of-way or easements, which are adjacent to the site prior to issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for construction authorized by a final subdivision plat, site improvement, or site development plan, unless otherwise determined by the County Manager or designee, to allow no sidewalks and bike lanes to be constructed for the development. April 24, 2017 Page 3 of 7
Relief is requested from this requirement understanding that the applicant will construct a right turn lane that is not warranted by the Collier County's Right of Way Handbook, and therefore, should not be required. However, the Developer proposes to construct the right turn lane in lieu of the sidewalk because it will preserve capacity along County Barn Road, and more importantly, avoid NB traffic flow conflicts and rear-end collisions. The capacity and safety benefits achieved by constructing the right turn lane far exceed the benefits of constructing a sidewalk that will only extend the length of the property and will not connect to other sidewalks because none exist along County Barn Road. There is adequate r/w along the east side of County Barn Road if the County decides to construct a sidewalk in the future. At this time, the County is planning to construct a multi-use path on the west side of County Barn Road. This should be conditioned with the following: 1. The right turn lane will be 185 feet long. 2. The adjusted swale section will allow for a sidewalk on the west side of the County Barn right of way. April 24, 2017 Page 4 of 7
GradyMinor Q. Grady Minor and Associates, P.A. 3800 Via Del Rey Bonita Springs, Florida 34134 Civil Engineers Land Surveyors Planners Landscape Architects Cert. of Auth. EB 0005151 Cert. of Auth. LB 0005151 Business LC 26000266 Bonita Springs: 239.947.1144 www.gradyminor.com Fort Myers: 239.690.4380
GradyMinor Q. Grady Minor and Associates, P.A. 3800 Via Del Rey Bonita Springs, Florida 34134 Civil Engineers Land Surveyors Planners Landscape Architects Cert. of Auth. EB 0005151 Cert. of Auth. LB 0005151 Business LC 26000266 Bonita Springs: 239.947.1144 www.gradyminor.com Fort Myers: 239.690.4380