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March 19, 2003
1. CALL TO ORDER, INTRODUCTIONS, REVIEW OF AGENDA
The meeting of the Lee County Smart Growth Advisory Committee was opened by Chairman Bill Hammond at 6:06 p.m. in the First Floor Meeting Room of the Lee County Administration Building. The following Committee Members were in attendance:
Mr. Jack Eikenberg Mr. Don Eslick Mr. Lee Ford Mr. Dennis Gilkey Mr. Brian Griffin Mr. Bill Hammond Ms. Carol Hudler Mr. Tim Kenny Ms. Ellen Lindblad Mr. Arnold Rosenthal Mr. Steve Maxwell Mr. Don Stilwell
The following Committee member was excused absent:
Mr. Bob Janes Ms. Jeannie Dozier
The following Committee members were absent:
Mr. Rob Fowler Ms. Kate English Mr. Rudy Marion Mr. Steve Smith
2. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 19, 2003
Accept and approve the Minutes as amended by discussion of the members.
Mr. Brian Griffin moved to approve the Minutes, seconded by Ms. Ellen Linblad, called and carried.
AT THIS TIME MR. WAYNE DALTRY ADVISED THE COMMITTEE THAT HE WOULD BE INFORMING TWO COMMISSIONERS THAT THEIR COMMITTEE APPOINTEES HAVE NOT BEEN ATTENDING ANY OF THE SMART GROWTH WORKSHOPS OR MEETINGS THIS YEAR. THEY WILL NEED TO ASK THEIR MEMBER TO EITHER ATTEND OR BE REPLACED.
3. ACTION AND RECOMMENDATION SECTION
A. TRANSPORTATION ISSUES TO RECOMMENDATIONS (distributed)
The Workshop recommendations of January 24th have been reworked and categories tied to the issues which the committee reviewed in February. Review, amend, and/or approve the preliminary recommendations.
Mr. Daltry opened discussion on this item. Mr. Paul O’Connor, Community Development Planning Director, stated that there will be eight Workshops (on the Comp Plan), to be held throughout the County. They will begin on Monday, March 24th at the Community Development/Public Works Building. Mr. Daltry pointed out that his goal is to present a report to the Board of County Commissioners, during the last week of April, showing what the Committee has done and where they are.
Each Issue was discussed in order. Changes that were made are noted below:
Land Use/Trip Length
Issue 1 Alter land use and development patterns which unnecessarily create a demand for motor trips, or trips of unnecessary length, resulting in congestion.
[D} it was suggested to add or replace “density/intensity” with concentivising.
Issue 2 Resolve the inherent conflict between “regional” travel needs, versus “community character” travel needs. (As an example driveways killed the capacity of US 41 to serve as a regional road, yet the widening and volume of traffic on US 41 killed its ability to add to the character of the communities through which it passed.)
Issue 3 Reduce the jobs to housing trip length/nature link.
Following discussion, Mr. Steve Maxwell moved approval with Item 3[C] changed to delete disencentives and to add incentives; and deleting “via” from the sentence. Mr. Daltry clarified, “incentivise the individual to stop using his car”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Arnold Rosenthal, called and carried.
Following a short break, the discussion continued with Multi Modal.
Multi Modal
Issue 1 Complete cost/benefit analysis of automobile travel versus benefit/cost of travel by other modes, appropriate for Lee County.
The use of Impact Fees was clarified by Assistant County Attorney Tim Jones. It was agreed to strike the following words from Issue 1 [A]; such as reduced Impact Fees, innovative concurrency approaches, etc. Following discussion on Issue 1[B], the committee agreed to strike, for “visually impaired friendly” and add ADA compliant sidewalks
Issue 2 Close pedestrian gaps (sidewalks) and identify those urgently needed.
Issue 3 Find the break-even point of transit, and help achieve it.
It was suggested to reword Issue 3 Ways to improve rideability of transit.
Issue 4 Adjust the seasonality opportunities of transit.
Congestion/Transportation System Management
Issue 1 Change the “peaking time” congestion, and how does that impact (or be the equivalent of) available and projected fiscal revenues needed for solutions.
Discussing [B], the committee agreed to change “flex time” to staggered work schedules. The committee agreed to strike Recommendation [C].
Issue 2 Increase transportation funding and develop a strategy to achieve such an increase, making appropriate full use of Impact Fees, among other strategies.
Regarding funding sources, the following wording was suggested and agreed upon; “explore alternatives to increase additional transportation funding sources and develop strategies to achieve such increases”. It was agreed that this potentially combines A, B, C, and D.
Issue 3 Ensure traffic signalization/synchronization is continually updated countywide.
Even though synchronization is working on some corridors, there are still more to be addressed. It was pointed out that this is already in the Comp Plan.
Issue 4 Protect and expand Regional Corridors for hurricane evacuation planning.
A brief discussion ensued.
Issue 5 The timing and process for delivering needed transportation facilities.
Safety/Specialized Transportation/Funding
Issue 1 Reduce the inefficiencies and safety concerns for motorists created by unreadable addresses, signage clutter, lack of directional signing and lack of continuity in road names. Make signage (including building numbers) more visible and consistent.
Issue 2 Coordinate/accommodate efficiently and safely all modes of ground transportation.
The committee agreed to scratch Issue 2.
Issue 3 Increase enforcement for safety and reduction of hazards.
Issue 4 Accommodate the travel needs of an increasingly aged and infirm population.
Issue 5 Obsolescence of Facilities – the aging of the infrastructure and the changing nature of standards for new infrastructure.
The committee agreed to scratch Issue 5; it should be picked up under Community Character.
During discussion on Issue 6, it was agreed to keep Issue 5 with an awareness recommendation.
Issue 6 The need for effective community organizations for participating in the design of facilities to improve the impact on the community.
Following discussion, Mr. Brian Griffin so moved, to accept the document as amended, seconded by Mr. Don Eslick, called and carried.
B. LAND USE ISSUES TO RECOMMENDATIONS (distributed)
Mr. Daltry pointed out that this is written similar to Transportation. It will be before the committee next month.
C. WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TO RECOMMENDATIONS
Mr. Daltry stated that this topic will be presented at the next meeting like the Land Use was presented tonight.
Mr. Daltry advised that there will be a Community Character Workshop on April 4th.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
A. COMMISSION BRIEFING
Review framework (distributed) and establish subcommittee to make report to the Board of County Commissioners.
The committee had no objections to the framework presented.
B. OUTREACH
Begin discussions on Outreach Program.
A brief discussion ensued.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
The public commented as the specific items were discussed. Comments were made by:
Mr. Dave Loveland, Transportation Department Mr. Dan Moser, Bike/Pedestrial Council
6. NEXT MEETING TIME
The next meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2003, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Lee County Administration Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Shirley E. Rost |
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