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.]
REMINDER: March 3, 5 p.m., deadline to volunteer to serve on Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinating Committee
The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization provides direction in planning future transportation improvements and projects in the county . The Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinating Committee (BPCC) includes citizens and local and state agencies’ staff responsible for bicycle and pedestrian planning for their respective agencies. The BPCC coordinates bicycle/pedestrian planning activities among these agencies and reviews funding for bicyclists and pedestrians in state and federal aid transportation projects. It also advises the MPO board about development of the bicycle/pedestrian element of its transportation plan and makes recommendations regarding funding for bicyclist/pedestrian projects in FDOT’s five-year work program. Residents interested in volunteering to [Read More.]
Design Review Board to conduct public hearings for The Groves monument signs and Coconut Trace Medical Office Center on Wednesday, February 24, 2021
The Board will start their meeting at 5:30 p.m. reviewing The Groves development’s request to replace 3 of 4 existing signs at their two entrances. The fourth sign is to be removed. The Groves is located north of Corkscrew Road and east of Sandy Lane. The Coconut Trace Medical Office Center is an application to construct a freestanding single-story 10,941 square foot medical office building on a 1.2-acre vacant lot. The site is located at 22904 Lyden Drive, located west of Lyden, north of Bulb Lane and south of Autumn Leaves Assisted Living Facility, across from Coconut Point Mall. The [Read More.]
Village of Estero looking for a volunteer to serve on Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinating Committee*
The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization provides direction in planning future transportation improvements and projects in the county. The Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinating Committee (BPCC) includes citizens and local and state agencies’ staff responsible for bicycle and pedestrian planning for their respective agencies. The BPCC coordinates bicycle/pedestrian planning activities among these agencies and reviews funding for bicyclists and pedestrians in state and federal aid transportation projects. It also advises the MPO board about development of the bicycle/pedestrian element of its transportation plan and makes recommendations regarding funding for bicyclist/pedestrian projects in FDOT’s five-year work program. Residents interested in volunteering to serve [Read More.]
Planning, Zoning & Design Board applications and Pavich Center addressed by Council on Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Council started their meeting by addressing the slate of 16 applicants for the Village’s new Planning, Zoning & Design Board. This Board will take over the functions formerly assigned separately to the Planning & Zoning Board and the Design Review Board. Some of the applicants are former board members, which are known to Council. Council will conduct interviews with the new applicants on Wednesday, February 24. They will then appoint the new board members at the March 3, 2021, meeting, to be effective on April 1, 2021. Ordinance No. 2021-02 – Pavich Center There was a first reading of this [Read More.]
Lee County Announces First Dose Appointments RESCHEDULED
Winter weather impacting the central and eastern regions of the US has caused shipping delays for first dose COVID-19 vaccines in Lee County. First doses appointments scheduled for tomorrow, February 17 are rescheduled for Thursday, February 25 at the same time. People in Lee County who have an appointment this week to get their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will still be able to get their shot. If for some reason you need to cancel your first dose appointment, please email Lee-PIO@flhealth.gov. About the Florida Department of Health The Department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works [Read More.]
Spring into fun at Camp Estero – March 15 to March 19, 2021
Get ready for a full week of exciting activities, renewed friendships and memorable experiences. This Spring Break Camp is for children 7-12 and will be hosted at Camp Estero. Adventure is awaiting – join in the fun! Camp Estero offers campers a truly unique experience in the natural surrounds of Southwest Florida. Programming includes kayaking, environmental projects and studies, crafts and more. All campers should come prepared with snacks and lunch, water bottles, and bug spray. Spring Break at Camp Estero will take place from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., March 15 through March 19 at Camp Estero, 8791 Corkscrew Road. [Read More.]
Village of Estero conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony February 11, 2021, to celebrate the renovation of Estero Parkway
Left to right: Vice Mayor Katy Errington, Mayor Bill Ribble, Karen Brown, Village Manger Steve Sarkozy, Paula Kiker, Councilmembers Jon McLain and Jim Boesch, Lee County Commissioner Ray Sandelli and Councilmember Nick Batos participated in the ribbon-cutting. Karen Brown, wife of former District 3 Councilmember Don Brown, and Paula Kiker, wife of former District 3 Lee County Commissioner Larry Kiker, performed the actual ribbon-cutting. Both Don Brown and Larry Kiker worked on the Estero Parkway project prior tp passing away. District 3 Lee County Commissioner Ray Sandelli, representatives from the Lee County Sherriff’s Office and Estero Fire Rescue, [Read More.]