Land use board reappointments and Coconut Trace addressed by Council on February 5, 2025
Public comment on non-agenda items: State Representative Adam Botana appeared on Zoom to address Estero’s election cycle. Resolution 2025-01 – Reappoint two Planning, Zoning & Design Board members for one year Two members of the Planning, Zoning, and Design Board have terms that expire on April 30, 2025. They are James Tatooles and Al Palvandy. Council approved this resolution reappointing them for another one-year term. RFP Estero Sports Park CMAR This topic was tabled for two weeks. Second reading & public hearing Ordinance 2024-14 – Coconut Trace amendment This is an amendment to the commercial zoning for a lot in [Read More.]
Friendly reminder to follow watering restrictions
For more information on how you can help protect Estero’s environment go to https://estero-fl.gov/landscape Â
Congratulations to the Estero High School girls varsity soccer team for winning the Class 4A District 12 championship
Members of the Estero High School girls varsity soccer team celebrated a win over Barron Collier 1-0 during the Class 4A-District 12 girls soccer championship on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. This impressive win played out on the professional-level artificial turf recently installed by the Village of Estero at the school’s Jeff Sommer Stadium. Next up, regionals.
Protect your Head: Driving Safety
 A helmet is essential safety gear for bikes, scooters, motorcycles and skateboards. https://estero-fl.gov/teen-driving/ #SafeEstero #drivingsafety #teendrivers
Estero Sports Park master plan approved by Council on January 22, 2025
Public Comment on non-agenda items: A resident invited pet owners to attend the Blessing of Pets at the Estero Community Church at 10 a.m., Saturday, February 15. Estero Sports Park Council approved the Estero Sports Park master plan presented by Perez & Associates which is now ready for submission to the South Florida Water Management District for infrastructure permits. The infrastructure includes the underground utilities, sidewalks, parking lots and storm water conveyance and ponding needs for the entire site. The Village has assembled about 100 acres to develop into a Sports and Entertainment District to serve the entire community located [Read More.]
Keep waterways clean with regular septic system maintenance
Septic Tanks need regular maintenance to be efficient, clean and safe for everyone. Be sure to have your system and drain field checked, especially if you have an older installation. Poorly functioning systems drain excess nutrients into our waterways, which feeds the algal blooms we all dread. For more ways to ensure your septic system is safe and efficient, see our page for homeowners.
Genova, Estero Country Club and 8111 Broadway Avenue E. addressed by the Planning Zoning & Design Board on January 14, 2025
Public Hearings Genova Townhomes and Villas Genova Townhomes & Villas Genova Partners, LLC, was requesting approval of a development order for infrastructure to construct 11 townhomes and 20 single family villas on the vacant 3.6-acre northern portion of the Genova site located southeast of the Corkscrew Road and Via Coconut Intersection. The proposed architecture and paint colors of the buildings have elements of the Mediterranean style, matching the existing multi-family buildings. The townhomes will be located on the northern section of the property, with the villas on the east and west portion of the property. These structures are two story [Read More.]
Council approved additional water monitoring services in Estero during their meeting on January 8, 2025
Action Items Water monitoring contract Council approved a contract with Johnson Engineering for $193,411, with a contingency of $19,000, to provide additional water monitoring services. The Village’s Stormwater Master Plan includes recommendations to obtain additional water monitoring data to better understand water levels and water quality around Estero and improve the accuracy of stormwater models. Tasks in this contract include 11 water quality monitoring sites (one new site to capture data downstream of Estero River Heights). Council has approved contracts for water monitoring since 2020. First Reading Ordinance 2024-14 – Coconut Trace This is an amendment to the commercial zoning [Read More.]
BERT and Estero Sports Park among topics addressed by Council on December 18, 2024
Action Items Resolution 2024-23 – Mayfair Village property In 2007, Lee County rezoned this 5.5-acre parcel located on East Broadway, east of the railroad and west of Sandy Lane, for a 16-lot single family subdivision. As part of the zoning, the County included the construction of a road on the west 100-feet of the property. This resolution amends the zoning to rescind the road to accommodate Lennar’s new plan for a single family subdivision on the property. Council adopted this resolution. Resolution 2024-24 – Seminole Gulf agreement (BERT) This agreement, which is to be between the Trust for Public Land, [Read More.]
Via Coconut, Estero Sports Park and Home2 Suites among topics addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on December 10, 2024
The Board conducted four public information meetings and one workshop on Tuesday. No voting occurs during these meetings or a workshop. Public Information Meetings Estero Country Club pickleball renovation Estero Country Club The applicant is requesting a limited development order to renovate an existing tennis court into 4 pickleball courts and relocate the impacted tennis court at the Estero Country Club located on US 41 just north of Estero Parkway. There are currently 5 existing tennis courts and 2 pickleball courts. The 2 pickleball courts will remain, with 4 more being added. Only 1 tennis court will be converted and [Read More.]