Lee Commissioners award contract for first phase of Corkscrew Road widening
On March 16, 2021, the Lee Board of County Commissioners awarded a contract for the first phase of widening Corkscrew Road east of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to four lanes. The widening project is a top-tier transportation priority for the Board. The first phase will create a six-lane, divided arterial road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway east to Fire House Lane and a four-lane divided arterial road from Fire House Lane east to Bella Terra Boulevard. The project also includes relocation of potable water, reuse and wastewater utilities. The $23.3 million contract is with Lee County-based Cougar Contracting. The roadway will [Read More.]
Estero Crossing’s commercial phase approved with a condition on March 10, 2021
Estero Crossing was applying for a development order for the commercial part of their project, along with their monument signs. The site is located on the south side of Corkscrew Road, 1,000 feet west of the intersection of Corkscrew Road and I-75. The Design Review Board conducted a public hearing for this application and approved it with a condition to add two traditional canopy trees in the buffers on the north side. The overall project consists of 270 multiple-family units, and 60,000 square feet of commercial uses. The commercial portion of this project is a separate parcel located on the [Read More.]
Joe’s Fresh Catch, AT&T Cell Tower and The Grove on the agenda for the Planning & Zoning Board meeting on March 16, 2021
The Board will start their meeting at 5:30 p.m. with a public hearing for Joe’s Fresh Catch request for consumption of alcohol in the café and outdoor seating area. There will then be a public information meeting for the AT&T special exception request to allow a wireless telecommunications facility. They are requesting a variance to allow the construction of a 150-foot monopole 103 feet from the southern property line instead of the required 150-foot setback. The site is 3231 Coconut Road on the property of the Bonita Springs-Estero Elks Lodge. A public information meeting will also be conducted for The [Read More.]
Estero Crossing commercial phase 1 on the agenda for the Design Review Board on March 10, 2021
The Design Review Board will start their meeting at 5:30 p.m. with a public hearing for a Development Order for the commercial portion of Estero Crossing’s Mixed Use Planned Development and monument signs. This 43-acre site (total project size) is located on the south side of Corkscrew Road, 1,000 feet west of the intersection of Corkscrew Road and I-75. The full agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park. The Council Chambers will be available for public comment, in accordance with social [Read More.]
Planning, Zoning & Design Board members, Estero River and Pavich Center addressed by Council on March 3, 2021
Public Comment on non-agenda items: A representative of the ECCL stated they are working with the County regarding a veterans recognition area at the Estero Community Park; there is a need for an Estero entrance to the Kiker Preserve, and the ECCL will be featuring a speaker at their next meeting talking about Bonita Springs’ bioreactor which cleans the water. The Estero Life Magazine editor invited residents to view their drone video of the Estero Parkway on their website at https://esterolifemagazine.com/. A Pelican Sound resident invited residents to join in the Third Annual River Neighbors Update via Zoom at 3:30 [Read More.]
Scholarships available for Estero High School seniors
Three $1,000 scholarships are available for Estero High School seniors thanks to the Estero Council of Community Leaders, Estero Chamber of Commerce and the Estero Historical Society. Students will need to submit a two-page essay on one of the following topics: History of Estero Area (sponsored by the Estero Historical Society), Governance in the Estero Area (Sponsored by the ECCL), or Business in the Estero Area (sponsored by the Estero Chamber of Commerce. Creativity is encouraged. Students may submit a separate essay for each of the above topics if they wish, and thus be eligible for all awards. Submissions are [Read More.]
Lee Health presented COVID-19 update for Village Council on February 24, 2021
Lee Health’s System Director of Government Relations Michael A. Nachef gave an update on COVID-19, describing some positive trends but warning that we all must continue to protect one another by wearing masks, social distancing, avoiding crowds and washing our hands. He explained that only 10 percent of the US population has been immunized while we need to have 60 – 80 percent of the population to be immune before we can consider relaxing these efforts. He stated that in Florida, 4.4 million doses of vaccine have been administered and the state ranks 12 – 15th in the nation for [Read More.]
Planning, Zoning & Design Board members and Pavich Center among topics to be addressed by Council on March 3, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m. by selecting members of the new Planning, Zoning & Design Board, establishing staggered terms, and appointing a Chairperson. They will then be asked to approve the final plat for Coconut Landing, the Estero River north branch drainage improvements contract, and conduct a public hearing for the Pavich Center, a .73-acre parcel at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Happy Hollow Lane. The full agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park. The Council Chambers [Read More.]
The Groves, Coconut Trace Medical Office Center and Christ Community Ministries addressed by Design Review Board on February 24, 2021
Public Hearing The Groves monument signs The Groves is a 72-home development north of Corkscrew Road and east of Sandy Lane. The applicant was requesting to replace 3 of the 4 existing signs at the development’s entrances. One sign is to be replaced, and one sign to be removed and not replaced at the development’s Groveline Court and Broadway East entrance. Two signs are to be removed and replaced at their Sandline and Sandy Lane entrance. The new signs have an opaque background and the letters and river art will be illuminated at night. (Presentation) The Board voted to approve [Read More.]
Planning, Zoning & Design Board applicants interviewed, FFD project and COVID-19 update presented to Council on February 24, 2021
Council started their meeting approving a resolution and interlocal agreements with the Lee County Property Appraiser and Lee County Tax Collector pertaining to the Corkscrew Intersection Improvement Assessment. The improvements include construction of intersection and signal improvements at the intersection of Puente Lane and Corkscrew Road. These assessments will begin on October 1, 2021, and will be on select parcels for costs incurred by the Village related to the Corkscrew Road/Puente Lane intersection improvements project. The Village provided the upfront financing for this project in order to expedite construction to create a safer intersection. This assessment will provide a means [Read More.]