Village of Estero seeking volunteers for a new land use board
Estero is forming a Planning, Zoning & Design Board as a result of adopting its new Land Development Code. This new Board will combine the functions of the current Planning & Zoning Board and Design Review Board duties. The Board will review applications for rezonings, comprehensive plan amendments, site plan approvals (development orders), and similar items for conformance with the Village Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. Building design, architecture and landscaping aspects are of particular importance in maintaining Estero’s quality of life. Diverse backgrounds are encouraged. Prior experience in landscape, planning, zoning, engineering, or architecture is helpful but not [Read More.]
Village Clerk and Land Development Code’s second public hearing addressed by Council on January 27, 2021
Resolution No. 2021-01 – Village Clerk appointment Council approved this resolution appointing Carol Sacco Village Clerk. She has served as Interim Village Clerk since March and will assume the Village Clerk duties starting today, January 27, 2021. Sacco will continue to also serve as the Village’s Executive Assistant. (Resolution) Land Development Code – Second Public Hearing The Land Development Code lays out zoning and other regulations for subdivisions and development of land. With the assistance of Clarion Associates and Johnson Engineering, the Village has conducted numerous meetings for Council, Planning & Zoning Board, Design Review Board and the public addressing the [Read More.]
Village Clerk and Land Development Code second public hearing to be addressed by Council on Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m. with a resolution appointing Carol Sacco the new Village Clerk. They will then conduct a second public hearing for the Land Development Code. The Land Development Code lays out zoning and other regulations for subdivisions and development of land. The agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ The following options are available for residents to view and/or participate in the meeting: View the meeting online, but not participate: You may watch the meeting via the Village of Estero website link: https://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/. View the meeting online as indicated above and provide public comment during the [Read More.]
Landscape maintenance, traffic signal agreement and Capital Improvements schedule addressed by Council on January 20, 2021
Mowing, landscape, and irrigation maintenance contract The Village of Estero contracts with private landscape maintenance companies to perform roadway landscape maintenance activities. Council voted to approve a contract with P & T Lawn and Tractor Service, Inc. to provide mowing, landscape, and irrigation maintenance services for a one-year period, at a rate of $127,075.00 per year. Additional fees will be added to the contract for Estero Parkway and the US 41 median landscape after each of these construction maintenance periods has ended. (Contract) Estero Crossing - Corkscrew Road/Puente Lane Traffic Signal Agreement As part of the Estero Crossing zoning approval, [Read More.]
Intermittent ramp closures on I-75 at Corkscrew Road
Motorists can expect periodic closures of the southbound and northbound ramps on I-75 and Corkscrew Road, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. Crews will be resurfacing the roadway at I-75 exit 123 and related closures are planned to happen between 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. through Friday, Feb. 12, weather permitting. According to FDOT, variable message signs will be in place to alert drivers, and motorists should follow detours. The resurfacing work is part of the I-75 at Corkscrew Road Interchange Improvement Project. The construction project improvements include constructing additional left turn lanes, extending the on and off ramps, updated lighting [Read More.]
School property, Pavich Center and Capital Improvements Ordinance addressed by the Planning & Zoning Board on January 19, 2021
School property, Pavich Center and Capital Improvements Ordinance addressed by the Planning & Zoning Board on January 19, 2021 The Board conducted a public hearing for the School District of Lee County. The School District was requesting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to develop an elementary and middle school on Three Oaks Parkway. The 68.5-acre undeveloped parcel is located south of Copper Oaks, southeast of the Post Office and bounded by Three Oaks Parkway on the west and I-75 on the east. They are proposing a two-story school building with a media center, cafeteria and gym. The planned open spaces will [Read More.]
Design Review Board conducted pubic information meetings for Estero Country Club, Clean Machine Car Wash and Corkscrew Crossing on January 13, 2021
The Estero Country Club at The Vines was requesting review of a 2,169 square foot expansion of their existing clubhouse, and their proposal to construct 2 new bocce ball courts, replace the temporary pickle ball courts with permanent courts and to modify the parking and landscaping in the area. The applicant stated that the paddles and balls used on the bocce ball courts are designed to reduce the noise of play by 30-35 percent and the courts will not be used at night in consideration of neighbors. (Presentation) Estero Country Club at The Vines is located east of US 41 [Read More.]
Estero High School girls soccer teams scheduled competition this month
Estero High School girls varsity team The Estero High girls junior varsity and varsity soccer teams are scheduled for three local/home games coming up this month. Both teams will play against the Gulf Coast team on their home turf on Thursday, January 14, with the junior varsity team starting at 5:30 p.m. and varsity team playing at 7 p.m. The Wildcats varsity team will play at Bonita on Friday, January 22, at 6 p.m. Both teams will play again at home at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., Thursday, January 28 against Ida Baker. To date, the Wildcats are [Read More.]
Land Development Code reviewed by Council on January 13, 2021
Council reviewed proposed changes to the Land Development Code during this workshop. The Land Development Code lays out zoning and other regulations for subdivisions and development of land. Council suggested several changes to the proposed revisions. Public Comment: 2 people made their comments known at the meeting. In addition, public input has been received through letters and E-comments, as well as comments from the Design Review Board, Planning and Zoning Board and Council at various meetings conducted in 2020. The second public hearing for the Land Development Code is scheduled for January 27, 2021. Residents may view the archived meeting [Read More.]
School property, Capital Improvements Ordinance and Pavich Center on the agenda for the Planning & Zoning Board January 19, 2021
The Board will conduct public hearings at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, for the school property on Three Oaks Parkway, the Capital Improvements Ordinance 2021-01 and the Pavich Center at 21250 Happy Hollow Lane and Corkscrew Road. 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 distancing orders. Participants are to wear their own-supplied mask. Residents may view the meeting here: https://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/ and provide public comment during the meeting by [Read More.]