"CONSTRUCTION BRIEFS"

April 2024


SUMMARY: CONSTRUCTION-RELATED APPROVALS

MEETINGS March 2024 and Bldg. Dept. Updates


Collier County Commission

City of Napes Council

City of Marco Island Council

FHBA and NAHB Legislative Updates

With great sadness, we share the news of the passing of John Passidomo was a cherished and respected member of our association, community, and industry.

 

You will find the recent press release attached

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FHBA is providing training sessions on the 8th Edition of the Florida Building Codes: To learn more and/or to register.

Apr 9
May 7
Jun 11

Major Changes in the 8th Edition of the

Florida Building Codes

Residential Code Updates
Energy Code Updates
Job Code Services Update

BCC Meetings


BCC Meeting March 12, 2024


Voted (unanimous): Continue the item relating to amending the Land Development Code re: regulations relating to the removal of prohibited exotic vegetation directing staff to rewrite the ordinance based on commission input.


Voted (unanimous): Approved an Impact Fee Deferral Agreement in the amount of $281,589.12 with Casa Amigo EHT, LLC, for twenty-four (24) Multi-Family Affordable Housing Rental Housing Units.


Voted (Unanimous): Approve an ordinance amending the Future Land Use Element and Future Land Use Map and map series of the Growth Management Plan to create the East Tamiami Trail Mixed Use Sub-district, to allow up to 356,000 square feet of gross floor area of heavy commercial and industrial uses, and up to 75 travel trailer-recreational vehicle campground units. The subject property is located 450± feet northeast of the intersection of Basik Drive and Tamiami Trail East, 5 miles east of Collier Boulevard.


BCC Meeting March 26, 2024


Voted (unanimous): Recommendation to approve an Ordinance amending the Collier County Growth Management Plan to create the GMA Commercial Sub-district within the Rural Golden Gate Estates Sub-Element of the Golden Gate Area Master Plan to allow 125,000 square feet of gross floor area of Commercial Intermediate (C-3) and Indoor Air-Conditioned Mini and Self-Storage. Recommendation to approve an Ordinance rezoning property to a Commercial Planned Unit Development (CPUD) zoning district for a project to be known as GMA CPUD, to allow 125,000 square feet of gross floor area of Commercial Intermediate (C-3) and indoor air-conditioned mini and self-storage. The motion and vote also included making an adjustment to the PUD and deed restriction not to allow high density residential on this property.


Voted (unanimous): Recommendation to adopt an ordinance amending ordinance No. 2002-63, which established the Conservation Collier Program with language changes to reflect that funds will be paid back as soon as practical at the discretion of the BCC.


Voted (unanimous): Recommendation to approve a rezoning Ordinance for Genesis CPUD to allow up to 65,000 square feet of gross floor area of commercial uses on 10.51± acres of property located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Pine Ridge Road and I-75.



Voted (unanimous): Approved the following documents related to the development of housing at the former Golden Gate Golf Course: 1) Second Amendment to Developer Agreement with Rural Neighborhoods, Inc., 2) Termination of Collier County Standard Form Long-Term Ground Lease, 3) Collier County Standard Form Long-Term Ground Lease (Phase 1 - Essential Services Housing), HUD Lease Addendum and Phase 1 Easement, 4) Collier County Standard Form Long-Term Ground Lease (Phase 2-Senior Housing) and Phase 2 Easement, and 5) Land Use Restriction Agreements for each phase as required by grant funding sources.


Voted (4 -1 with Commissioner Kowal opposing): Approval of Income Sharing Agreement for Phase I, Renaissance Hall at Old Course, at the former Golden Gate Golf Course, allocating shared income as follows: 50% to Renaissance Hall at Old Course, LLC, 25% to Collier Community Foundation, Inc., and 25% to Collier County, the parties to the Agreement.

Building Plan Review and

Inspections Notices of Importance

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Collier County Growth Management

Permits and Inspections Reports:

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CBIA County

Builder Round Table:

May 22, 2024

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Golden Gate Fire District - Honeywell Recall

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March BCC Meetings: 04/09/24 and 04/23/24

City of Naples Council Meetings

City Council Meeting of March 4, 2024


Voted: (Passed 4-2, Hutchison and Perry opposed) Resolution for appeal of an administrative decision of the L.D. code for property located on Sand Dollar Lane. The resolution was approved with the condition that staff will proceed with a proposed text amendment that will be narrowly interpreted to apply only to those homes that were developed under the jurisdiction of the County and subsequently annexed into the City between Sand Dollar Lane and Seagate. 

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Voted (unanimous): Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Maximum Pool and Pool Deck Height in the R1-15A District. An Ordinance for the Purpose of Amending Regulations Relating to the Maximum Height of Decks for Properties Containing Three Front Yards Without a Platted Waterfront Building Line in the R1-15A, Residence District.

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Voted (Passed 4-2, Blankenship and Hutchison opposed): A Resolution relating to a variance to allow a screen enclosure to encroach into the required 15-foot rear yard pool setback, for property located at 1590 Sandpiper Street.

City of Naples Monthly

Reports - Permits:

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"Naples Now" is a video sent at the beginning of each month reviewing the previous month of council workshops and meetings. Should you wish to receive an email with the link each month click on the link below.

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April Naples City Council Meetings: 04/03/24, 04/17/24. Workshop: 04/15/24

City of Marco Island Council Meetings

Marco Island City Council Meeting of March 4, 2024


Voted (Passed 6-1, Rola opposed): Resolution - Variance Petition request to reduce required parking at Eagle Center Located at 860 Bald Eagle Drive.


Marco Island City Council Meeting of March 18, 2024

Voted (unanimous): Accept staff reports, including Growth Management-Building Official Report presented March 2024 (Pp. 3-5)

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April Marco Island Council Meetings: 04/08/24 and 04/22/24

2024 Local Elections


"City of Naples Election Winners"

Mayor: Teresa Heitmann

Council: Berne Barton, Bill Kramer, Linda Penniman

Collier County, School Board, Constitutional Officers Elections:

Primary: August 20, 2024

General Election: November 5, 2024


To learn about candidates:

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CBIA has partnered with other local organizations as a coalition to provide candidate forums for the upcoming 2024 county, school district and various other local seats for candidate forums and support for "Politics in the Park."



To view the member roster click the link below SAVE THE DATE announcement.


SAVE THE DATE

"POLITICS IN THE PARK"

June 11, 2024, at NABOR

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FHBA State Legislative Session 2024


FHBA News: Legislative Briefing

of bills waiting for Governor signature to become law. Click below link.


 2024 FHBA Advocacy Briefing (joomag.com)

We're thrilled to announce that registration for the Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) 2024 is NOW OPEN! Dive into the latest trends, connect with top professionals, and elevate your game in the dynamic world of construction and design.

 

📅 Save the Date: July 24-25

📍 Location: Orange County Convention Center, South Concourse

🌟 Details: See our 2024 Exhibitors, View the Continuing Education Schedule, and Get Registered now at www.sebchow.com

 

Whether you're looking to network, discover groundbreaking products, or gain valuable insights from industry leaders, SEBC 2024 is the must-attend event of the year!

 

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Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to build success and shape the future of the building industry. Let's build together at SEBC 2024!

 

Register now and be part of the momentum! 

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FHBA Fall Leadership Conference

October 8-11, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Bonita Springs, Florida

NAHB Legislative Update

Take Action on Transformer Shortages The U.S. Department of Energy wants to increase energy efficiency standards on distribution transformers. This will only worsen the current shortage of transformers. Congress is considering legislation that would allow for more practical efficiency gains in transformers while also providing long-term supply chain certainty. Make your voice heard by sending a letter to Congress.

Take Action

Legislative Priorities: Tackling the affordability crisis and the key issues that must be addressed to ensure a robust housing market.

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NAHB 2023 Advocacy Victories: A breakdown of the legislative momentum. 

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Codes Front and Center in NAHB’s Monthly Update :

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NAHB Top Housing News March 2024

Advocacy - Education - Networking - Philanthropy


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