MINUTES
SMART GROWTH
MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 2006
Time
and Place: Wednesday, November 15, 2006; 6-8 p.m., 1st Floor,
Lee County Administration Building, 2115 Second Street, Fort Myers
Florida.
I.
Call to Order, Introductions, Review of Agenda
Wayne Daltry opened the meeting of the Lee County Smart Growth Advisory
Committee at 6:06 p.m.
The following committee members in attendance:
Ms. Whitney Gray
Ms. Carie Call
Mr.
Brian Griffin
Mr. Jack Luft
Ms. Liz Donley
Dr. Bill
Hammond
Ms.
Ellen Lindblad
Mr. Neal Noethlich
Mr. Damon Romanello
Ms. Jill Tyrer
Mr. Lee Ford
The following staff in attendance:
Wayne Daltry, Director of Smart Growt
Don Stilwell, County Manager
Tim Jones, County Attorney
Lucy Crook, Recording Secretary
1. Call to Order,
Introductions, Review of Agenda
2. Administrative Matters
A. Minutes of
October 18, 2006.
Action Needed: Accept and approve the minutes as amended by discussion
of the members.
Motion by Brian
Griffin to approve the minutes as written; seconded by Whitney Gray.
Called and carried.
3. Reviews
A. Smart Growth LPA Policies, Mixed Use/New Urbanism
Mr.
Daltry reviewed the Mixed Use Goals attached and asked the members to
note missing items or conflicts with Smart Growth recommendations. (Ms.
Tyrer arrived at 6:10 p.m.)
Future Land-Use Element discussion contained some of the
following; there is nothing specifically addressing numbers for
density/intensity use. It is difficult to get surrounding neighborhoods
and BoCC to agree to use these densities. Lee County is doomed to auto
dependent land-use pattern at 15 units per acre. It was decided to
convince LPA to consider higher density.
Infrastructure is a problem; it is not sized to take the
proposed density. Portable water and sanitation systems are sized for
less than 15 units per acre. A huge reinvestment on sewer and water
systems are needed. Address goal density now; the current pattern of use
of density development forms are not working.
“Other than density’s, what to pursue?” The following are member
comments:
·
Provide a process for innovative ideas - current code does
not make room for innovation. Start with a proto-type subdivision using
composting toilets; large sewer and water systems do not have to be.
·
The SG density concept has to be simplified and taken to
the citizens through projects relevant to their community. (Stilwell
departed on 7:20 p.m.)
·
Explain the density to the public, educate through
visuals, promote that land-use density/intensity’s are too low, Video a
Smart Growth project/location and air it on Lee Cable.
·
Change the mindset that increased density means more
traffic. The illusion is low density makes everyone drive further.
Create nodes and centers to create jobs and shopping closer to housing
can break the cycle.
·
Make presentations to your Homeowner Associations, educate
the middle grade level.
B. Draft Mining Land policies, regarding water resources
Wayne Daltry explained they are trying to make it sensitive; one policy
says don’t build houses next to it.
4. Discussion
A. 2007
Work Program
B. Oil, Transportation, and Urban Form, a review of the Parliamentary
Subcommittee of Australia. (Report sent last month, copies distributed
and available). What does the changing nature of energy imply for urban
form, particularly our urban form?
To
be discussed at another meeting.
C. Topics from Members -See above.
5. Public Comment
Dan
Moser said Smart Growth has not stopped the same dilemma he continues
to speak about. Something drastic has to change. It is important to try
to find local money to be reimbursed later. Look for alternative
transportation. Citizens cannot walk safely. He discussed the 6 million
dollars that State D.O.T. took to finish the 41 Project; N. Ft. Myers is
in limbo.
6.
Set next meeting date (December 20?), identify agenda items, and
adjourn.
Co-Chair Bill Hammond said to review the Smart Growth County Manager
Goals and send comments to Mr. Daltry before LPA. Mr. Daltry said at
the December meeting we will view a video. The next email will be a file
on a slide show to be accessed through the website and Estero Buddies
first Sate Aquatic Preserve System. Once the policies go to LPA, your
job is done; County Manager Goals will be next.
Members agreed to do a workshop on
December13th, 2006, Wednesday at 6:00
p.m.
Adjourned:
Motion by Brian Griffin to adjourn at 8:08 p.m.; seconded by Whitney
Gray. Called and carried.
Respectfully
submitted by:
Lucy Crook, County Administration
