Golden Gate Area Master Plan: Help Shape Your Future

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1 The focus of tonight’s meeting:

1. Area and program overview 2. Vision statement 3. Community values and opinions

2 Growth Management Plan Restudy Areas

3 4 Where are we in the Public Workshop Process? Introductory Meetings  April 20 Golden Gate Eastern Estates  May 11 Golden Gate Western Estates  June 8 Golden Gate City Workshops Oct. 13 Golden Gate City Oct. 20 Golden Gate Western Estates Nov. 3 Golden Gate Eastern Estates

5 Master Plan Content: Eastern and Western Estates

Land Use + Economic Vitality

Transportation + Mobility

Environment

6 “Green Map”

7 Comprehensive Planning Estimates

BUILD-OUT ACRES POPULATION GG Eastern Estates 58,000 70,000

Rural Fringe Receiving Areas 27,000 60,000

RLSA Development Areas 43,000 210,000

Source: Comprehensive Planning Department, Collier County 8 Developed Lots, 2016

9 Master Plan Content: Eastern Estates

Land Use + Economic Vitality  Low density residential – 1 unit per 2.25 acres  Rural residential character: defined by wooded lots, keeping of livestock and crops, rural design criteria and low impact lighting  Basic commercial services: neighborhood centers and conditional uses; specific location restrictions

10 Types of Commercial Shopping Centers

Neighborhood Centers  Avg. size: 13,000+ SF

 Avg. site: 3-5 acres

 Avg. trade area: 1-5 miles  Anchors: Anchorless or small convenience Community Shopping Centers  Avg. size: 70,000+ SF  Avg. site: 10+ acres  Avg. trade area: 5-10 miles  Anchors: 1-2 Power Centers  Avg. size: 400,000+ SF

 Avg. site: 25+ acres

 Avg. trade area: 10+ miles

 Anchors: 3+ 11 Potential Commercial Centers Today’s Master Plan

Permitted Uses:  Residential and guest houses  Parks, open space, recreation  Essential services  Public schools  Family care

13 Today’s Master Plan

Conditional Uses:  Churches  Social/fraternal organizations  Group care facilities (over 6 persons)  Ex: assisted living, nursing, special needs, senior congregate  Day care  Communication towers

14 Potential Conditional Use Locations

15 Master Plan Content: Eastern Estates

Transportation + Mobility  Pave lime rock roads  Linkage/bridge improvements  Increase route alternatives  (east-west and north-south)  Emergency evacuation routes  Interchange in vicinity of Everglades Boulevard and I-75

16 Financially Feasible Transportation Plan

17 Master Plan Content: Eastern Estates

Environment + Safety  Protection of wetland systems  Fire-wise standards  Emergency services coordination  Low-impact lighting

18 Watershed Planning

North Golden Gate Estates Flowway Restoration Project Area

(NGGEFRP)

19 North Golden Gate Estates Culvert Installation

Blue circles represent new culvert locations Violet circles represent previously existing culverts  Based on Phase 2 of Comprehensive NGGE Studies funded by DEP and SFWMD  New culvert installation funded by Collier County and SFWMD/BCB

Atkins May 9, 2013 20 Watershed Protection Concepts

Concept 1: Voluntary Small Lot Program  Recombine 1.14-acre lots  Conservation easement  Derive financial benefit Currently: 64,000 lots Benefits: Area-wide  Flood control  Aquifer recharge

21 Watershed Protection Concepts

Concept 2: Voluntary Transfer of Ownership  Select lots + locations  Transfer to County or other agency Example:  Horespen Strand Benefits: Locational  Wetland protection  Flowway integrity 22 What we’ve heard from you so far… SURVEY RESULTS | GOLDEN GATE CITY

23 We asked:

1. Golden Gate Eastern Estates will be distinctive for…

2. Golden Gate Eastern Estates will be a premier location for…

3. How does Golden Gate Eastern Estates complement Collier County?

24 25 We asked:

What is the full potential for the Golden Gate Eastern Estates?

26 27 We asked:

What three things would really improve the future of Golden Gate Eastern Estates?

28 29 We used those answers to develop a draft vision statement:

The Golden Gate Eastern Estates is an interconnected, low-density residential community with limited goods and services in neighborhood centers, defined by a rural character with an appreciation for nature and quiet surroundings.

30 Now we’d like to know more… AUDIENCE POLLING| GOLDEN GATE CITY

31 How audience polling works

Three types of questions:

1. Yes or No

2. Level of Satisfaction

3. Multiple Choice/Top Priority

32 How to use your Polling Remote

Use Number/Alpha buttons to select your response. LCD screen confirms your response.  icon means your response is not an available option. Last selection at poll closing will be the recorded response

What is your favorite local high school football team?

45% 39% A. 40%

B. 35% 31%

C. Barron Collier High School 30% D. Lely High School 25%

20% E. 15% F. Palmetto Ridge High School 9% 9% 10% 4% G. 3% 3% 3% 5% H. I don’t have a favorite 0%

Lely High School Naples High School I don’t have a favorite Gulf Coast High School Immokalee High School Golden Gate High School Barron Collier High School Palmetto Ridge High School 34 Do you live in Golden Gate Eastern Estates? 100% 91%

90%

80%

70%

60% 1. Yes 50% 2. No 40%

30%

20% 9%

10%

0% 35 How long have you lived in Golden Gate Eastern Estates?

30% 27% 24%

25% 1. Less than 1 Year 18% 20% 2. 1 > 5 Years 15%

15% 3. 5 > 10 Years 9%

10% 4. 10 > 20 Years 6% 5. Over 20 Years 5% 6. I don’t live in GG 0% Western Estates

1 > 5 Years 5 > 10 Years 10 > 20 YearsOver 20 Years Less than 1 Year

I don’t live in GG Western Estates 36 Which option best represents your relationship to Golden Gate Eastern Estates? 100% 87%

90%

80% 1. Resident 70% 60%

2. Property Owner 50%

3. Developer/ 40% Representative 30% 20% 8% 4. Elected Official 3% 3% 10% 0%

5. Other 0%

Other Resident

Elected Official Property Owner

Developer/ Representative 37 AUDIENCE POLLING COMMERCIAL GOLDEN GATE EASTERN ESTATES

38 How satisfied are you with the locations of existing commercial uses in or near the Eastern Estates? 35% 31% 28% 30%

25% 1. Very Unsatisfied 19%

20% 2. Somewhat Unsatisfied 15% 3. Not Sure 15%

4. Somewhat Satisfied 10% 6%

5. Very Satisfied 5%

0%

Not Sure

Very Satisfied Very Unsatisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Unsatisfied 39 Potential Commercial Centers How satisfied are you with the potential locations commercial uses in or near the Eastern Estates? 40% 35%

35% 29%

30% 1. Very Unsatisfied 25% 2. 17% Somewhat Unsatisfied 20% 3. 12% Not Sure 15% 4. 8% Somewhat Satisfied 10%

5. Very Satisfied 5%

0%

Not Sure

Very Satisfied Very Unsatisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Unsatisfied 41 What type of commercial use is most needed in the Eastern Estates?

45% 39%

40%

1. Retail 35% 30% 30% 2. Personal Services 25% 16% 3. 20% Dining 13% 4. Offices 15% 10% 3% 5. Other 5%

0%

42 Types of Commercial Shopping Centers

Neighborhood Centers  Avg. size: 13,000+ SF  Avg. site: 3-5 acres  Avg. trade area: 1-5 miles

Community Shopping Centers  Avg. size: 70,000+ SF  Avg. site: 10+ acres  Avg. trade area: 5-10 miles

Power Centers  Avg. size: 400,000+ SF  Avg. site: 25+ acres  Avg. trade area: 10+ 43 Should there be a larger commercial center central to the Eastern Estates?

60% 56%

50% 40%

40% 1. Yes

2. No 30%

3. Not Sure 20%

4% 10%

0%

44 Should there be more neighborhood commercial centers throughout the

Eastern Estates? 60% 49% 51%

50%

40% 1. Yes

2. No 30%

3. Not Sure 20%

10% 0%

0%

45 Is there a need for an industrial area or business park to provide jobs and support trade in or near the Eastern

Estates? 50% 46% 45% 37%

40%

A. Yes, in the Estates 35% B. Yes, nearby- not in 30% 25%

C. No 20% 14%

15% D. Not sure 10% 3%

5%

0%

46 Do you want specific architectural standards for non-residential uses in the Eastern Estates? 90% 83%

80%

70%

60% 1. Yes 50% 2. No 40%

3. Not Sure 30% 13% 20% 4% 10%

0%

47 Standards for Home-Based Businesses in Collier County

 Shall not generate more traffic:  No travel to or from by employees not residing at dwelling.  No travel to or from by customers or clients.  No advertising signs

48 Should home-based businesses change in any way in the Eastern Estates?

60% 57%

50%

1. Expanded 40% 29% 2. Reduced 30% 3. Stay the Same 20% 4. Not Sure 7% 8%

10%

0%

49 AUDIENCE POLLING CONDITIONAL USES GOLDEN GATE EASTERN ESTATES

50 How satisfied are you with availability and locations of social organizations in or near the Eastern Estates? 35% 29%

30% 26%

1. Very Unsatisfied 25% 17% 18% 2. Somewhat Unsatisfied 20%

15% 3. Not Sure 9% 4. Somewhat Satisfied 10% 5. Very Satisfied 5%

0%

51 How satisfied are you with availability and locations of child care and adult day care in or near the Eastern Estates?

35% 31%

30% 24% 23% 1. Very Unsatisfied 25% 18% 2. Somewhat Unsatisfied 20%

3. Not Sure 15%

4. Somewhat Satisfied 10% 4% 5. Very Satisfied 5%

0%

52 How satisfied are you with availability and locations of religious institutions in or near the Eastern Estates? 50% 47%

45%

40%

1. Very Unsatisfied 35% 26% 30% 2. Somewhat Unsatisfied 25%

3. Not Sure 20% 14%

15% 4. Somewhat Satisfied 6% 6% 10%

5. Very Satisfied 5%

0%

53 How satisfied are you with cellular reception/service in or near the Eastern Estates? 70% 61%

60%

1. Very Unsatisfied 50%

2. Somewhat Unsatisfied 40% 3. Not Sure 30% 17% 20% 12% 4. Somewhat Satisfied 8% 3% 5. Very Satisfied 10%

0%

54 How satisfied are you with availability and locations of group housing options for seniors or persons with special needs in or near the Eastern Estates?

35% 29% 27% 1. Very Unsatisfied 30% 25% 2. Somewhat Unsatisfied 25% 3. Not Sure 20%

15% 4. Somewhat Satisfied 10% 9% 10% 5. Very Satisfied 5%

0%

55 How satisfied are you with availability and locations of assisted living facilities and nursing homes in or near the Eastern Estates?

40% 34% 31% A. Very Unsatisfied 35%

30% B. Somewhat Unsatisfied 25%

C. Not Suren 20% 16% 11% D. Somewhat Satisfied 15% 8% 10% E. Very Satisfied 5%

0%

56 Should potential Conditional Use applications change in any way in the Eastern Estates? 32% 35%

A. Allow everywhere 30% 25%

25% B. Allow along arterials 18% 20% C. Only at select locations 14% 15% 8% D. Only certain kinds at 10% 3% add’l locations 5%

E. They should not 0% change F. Not sure

57 Should there be a change to allow rental of your guest house?

60% 57%

50% 37%

40% 1. Yes

2. No 30%

3. Not Sure 20% 7%

10%

0%

58 AUDIENCE POLLING MOBILITY GOLDEN GATE EASTERN ESTATES

59 Would you use a Transit Park & Ride or Ride Sharing Facility?

60% 55%

50% 41%

40% 1. Yes

2. No 30%

3. Not Sure 20%

4% 10%

0%

60 I-75 Interchange Potential Do you support an I-75 connection in the vicinity of Everglades Boulevard?

80% 73%

70%

60%

1. Yes 50%

2. 40% No 25% 3. Not Sure 30%

20% 3% 10%

0%

62 AUDIENCE POLLING ENVIRONMENT GOLDEN GATE EASTERN ESTATES

63 Watershed Concept 1: Would you support an incentive to owners who wish to combine a 1.14-acre lot with an adjoining lot?

120% 97%

100% 1. Yes

80% 2. No

60% 3. Not Sure

40%

20% 3% 0%

0%

64 Watershed Concept 2: Would you support a voluntary transfer of ownership program for undeveloped parcels identified by a watershed committee? 60% 51%

50%

1. Yes 40% 32% 2. No 30% 3. Not Sure 17% 20%

10%

0%

65 AUDIENCE POLLING PARKS + RECREATION GOLDEN GATE EASTERN ESTATES

66 Public Space Examples Should there be usable public spaces in the Eastern Estates?

90% 79%

80%

70%

60% 1. Yes 50% 2. No 40%

3. Not Sure 30% 20%

20% 1% 10%

0%

68 Should there be trails and greenways in the Eastern Estates?

80% 75%

70%

60%

1. Yes 50%

2. No 40% 22% 3. Not Sure 30%

20% 3% 10%

0%

69 CONCLUSION AUDIENCE POLLING | GOLDEN GATE EASTERN ESTATES

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