Rezoning of the Estero on the River property among topics for the Planning, Zoning and Design Board on May 10, 2022
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public hearing for the Coconut Office Center monument sign at 23421 Walden Center Drive. They will then conduct public information meetings for Ginsberg Eye Ophthalmology at 9441 Corkscrew Palms Circle, the Island at West Bay’s final zoning plan approval and development order, LB Estero Bay Investments LLC zoning amendment at 22951-22961 Lynden Drive, and a Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning of the Estero on the River and Happehatchee properties. The Board will then address conflicts of interest pertaining to serving on the Board. The full agenda is available [...]
US 41 landscape and Via Coconut Point/Williams Road sidewalks addressed by Council on May 4, 2022
Vice-Mayor Jon McLain and Mayor Katy Errington congratulate Village Clerk Carol Sacco (center) Council recognized Village Clerk Carol Sacco with a proclamation recognizing the week of May 1 through May 7, as Municipal Clerks Week and extending appreciation to her and to all municipal clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent. Action Items Additional US 41 landscape maintenance The Village installed landscaping along US 41 through a Florida Department of Transportation Joint Participation Agreement in 2020. At the time, FDOT would not allow the installation of any trees, but [...]
Estero to move to single-day collections
Garbage, recycling and yard waste to be collected on the same day Beginning Monday, May 16, residents of Estero only have to put their trash, recycling and yard waste to the curb once a week. Waste Pro, Lee County’s contracted hauler for the area, is announcing the service enhancement through postcards mailed to each of the 45,500 affected addresses. For questions, contact Waste Pro customer service at 239-337-0800. Posters have been distributed to area libraries, recreation centers and businesses to help inform residents of the change. Additionally, the county will use billboards on U.S. 41 and Alico Road and temporary [...]
Volunteers helped keep Estero’s roads beautiful throughout the season
ECCL’s Adopt-A-Highway volunteers Frank Connolly, Sharon Hall and John Hersh gathering litter along Hwy 41. Kudos to the many Estero residents who joined together again this season to help keep our roadways free of litter and looking beautiful. Residents volunteered through three programs: FDOT’s Adopt-A-Highway Program, Lee County’s Adopt-A-Road Program and the Village of Estero’s Adopt-A-Road Program supported by Keep Lee County Beautiful. The Estero Council of Community Leaders started their clean-up campaign through the FDOT’s Adopt-A-Highway Program in October 2020. Volunteers from 30 communities and businesses have gathered 4.7 tons of litter along a 4.3-mile long portion of Hwy [...]
Safe, sober driving is the message to be conveyed in Estero High School project
Estero High School students are in the process of videotaping a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to help educate the public on better road safety. The Estero students’ PSA addresses what can result from driving drunk. The videotaping is taking place over several days and is being coordinated by Kea McElfresh, Theater/TV Production teacher with Estero High School, with WINK-TV, Estero Fire Rescue, Lee County Sherriff’s Office, Bonita Video and Estero Life Magazine. The Village of Estero has served as liaison. WINK-TV is working with Estero High School and the SADD Club of Cape Coral to produce one PSA each for [...]
Metropolitan Planning Organization’s new bicycle map
The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization recently released the 4th Edition Countywide Bicycle Facility Map. The updated map can be seen here.
Village monument signs and roadway contracts among topics addressed by Council on April 20, 2022
Council presented Burt Saunders, Esq., Gray Robinson P.A., with a proclamation recognizing him for serving as Village Attorney since the Village’s first meeting on March 17, 2015 through April 20, 2022. Saunders was acknowledged for being uniquely qualified to provide assistance to a newly established government, and being integral to establishing procedures from the Village’s initial startup to present. Council presented Derek Rooney, Esq., Gray Robinson P.A., with a proclamation recognizing him for serving as Village Attorney, assisting Council with many issues and also assisting staff in numerous areas, including general Municipal Law, Code Enforcement and Land Use. Action Items [...]
Estero on the River, Genova, and Estero Crossing among the presentations to the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on April 12, 2022
Lockwood House The meeting started with a short briefing on the Estero on the River property by Community Development Director Mary Gibbs and Public Works Director David Willems. This is the 67-acre property off of US 41 and Corkscrew Road. The portion of the property south of the river will be rezoned for park and open space public use. The Village plans to construct walking trails as the first phase. The property contains several older buildings and structures that had previously been identified as potential historical resources. The Village hired Archaeological Consultants, Inc., to conduct a Cultural Resource Assessment Survey [...]
Estero on the River, Spring Run and Miromar Outlets among topics for the Planning, Zoning and Design Board meeting April 12, 2022
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a brief presentation regarding the recent Cultural Resource Assessment Survey Update prepared for the Village by Archaeological Consultants, Inc. The survey was conducted on the Estero on the River land located south of the river between US 41 and west of the Happehatchee Center property. The Board will then conduct public hearings for the Spring Run at the Brooks clubhouse expansion and Miromar Outlets signage, a workshop for a zoning amendment for Genova and public information meetings for Estero Crossing’s commercial building #1 and a rezoning application from Milan [...]
River Oaks and Gulf Coast Driving Range purchase approved by Council on April 6, 2022
Councilmember Joanne Ribble (left) was congratulated on her 2022 Home Rule Hero Award byMayor Katy Errington Council acknowledged District 1 Councilmember Joanne Ribble who recently received a 2022 Home Rule Hero Award from the Florida League of Cities. This is the second year in a row that Ribble has earned this prestigious award for her work and advocacy efforts during the legislative session. Council recognized the Finance Department for receiving the Certificate of Recognition for Budget Preparation from the Government Finance Officers Association. The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, which is the highest award in governmental budgeting, is presented [...]