Council will conduct workshops on Williams Road west of US 41 and the budget and CIP following their meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m. with consideration of changes to contracts pertaining to Estero Parkway and a lien mitigation request. This will be followed by workshops addressing Williams Road west of US 41 and the budget and Capital Improvement Program. The agenda is available here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Residents are invited to attend and offer comments during public input or they may watch the meeting online at http://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/. Village Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park.
Council approved rezoning for Estero Crossing, with conditions, on January 29, 2020
Council conducted a second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 2019-29 pertaining to Estero Crossing. The applicant was requesting a rezoning from Commercial Planned Development to Mixed Use Planned Development for a 43-acre site on Corkscrew Road adjacent to the Estero Town Center (Lowe’s) plaza. The applicant has made several changes to the application, site plan and Pattern Book to address Council concerns expressed at the first reading of the zoning request on October 16, 2019. The main changes are: - Reduction of density from 350 units (original application requested 450) to 306 units. - Bonus Density request eliminated. Density [Read More.]
Council to conduct zoning hearing for Estero Crossing on Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Council will conduct a second reading and public hearing at 9:30 a.m. for Ordinance 2019-29 pertaining to Estero Crossing. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Commercial Planned Development to Mixed Use Planned Development for a 43-acre site on Corkscrew Road adjacent to the Estero Town Center (Lowe’s) plaza. Their revised proposal is for 306 multiple family units and 60,000 square feet of commercial uses, which also includes a mixed-use tract with residential and commercial uses in one building. Their request will be considered under the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan. The agenda is available here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Residents are invited to [Read More.]
Hertz Arena sculpture, The Commons Club and Via Coconut MPD reviewed by the Design Review Board on January 22, 2020
Public Information Meeting Hertz Arena sculpture Representatives for Hertz Arena presented their plans for a 13.5-foot-tall stylized stainless-steel sculpture of an ice hockey player to be displayed on a raised pedestal 8 foot tall. The sculpture will be lighted at night. The sides of the pedestal will be used to display plaques of some of the groups associated with the arena. The sculpture is to be located at the Arena’s southeast corner in the outdoor plaza. This location is between the south and east main entry to the Arena which provides maximum visibility for visitors and vehicles traveling along I-75. [Read More.]
Motorized scooters, voluntary annexation and Coconut Road improvements reviewed by Council on January 22, 2020
Council started their meeting acknowledging the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada presenting the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement to Finance Director Lisa Griggs Roberson. This is the fifth fiscal year in a row that Lisa has been awarded for her work. (Award) Mayor Bill Ribble is shown presenting this certificate to the Village’s Finance Director Lisa Griggs Roberson. Public Comment on non-agenda items: Bob Dion, Pelican Sound Gulf & River Club, announced the second annual Village update on the Estero River by Public Works Director David Willems will be held at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, February [Read More.]
Springhill Suites by Marriott and Via Coconut MPD were among items reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Board on January 21, 2020
Public Hearing Springhill Suites by Marriott The applicant presented their request for consumption on premises of alcoholic beverages outdoors in the amenity area, which includes the pool area. The hotel currently operates with a consumption on premises for the inside bar area. They requested that patrons be able to take drinks from the inside bar to the pool area and by the outdoor fire pits. The 100-room hotel is located at 10370 Corkscrew Commons Drive between Primrose School and to Embassy Suites. The Board approved this request with conditions specified by staff. Mamma Anna Restaurant Mamma Anna Restaurant was requesting [Read More.]
Motorized scooters, voluntary annexation, Coconut Road, and Budget and Capital Improvement Program on the agenda for Council on Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m. with the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement from The Government Finance Officers Association to the Village Finance Director Lisa Griggs Roberson. There are two requests for bids for review pertaining to debris recovery services and disaster debris monitoring, followed by ordinances for motorized scooters and voluntary annexation of a 10-acre property at 4528, 4406 and 4410 Coconut Road. Workshop items include the Planning & Zoning Board annual report, Coconut Road Roadway Improvement update, and a Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) presentation. The full agenda is available here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Residents are invited [Read More.]
Hertz Arena sculpture and The Commons Club on the agenda for the Design Review Board at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2020
A public information meeting will be conducted for representatives of Hertz Arena presenting plans for a 13.5-foot-tall stylized steel sculpture of an ice hockey player displayed on a raised pedestal 8 foot tall. The sculpture is to be located at the Arena’s southeast corner in the outdoor plaza. There will then be public hearings for The Commons Club at The Brooks regarding their request for a 5,034 square foot addition to the existing Health and Lifestyle Center building, and the Via Coconut MPD property, located south of Corkscrew Road and west of Via Coconut Road, which is requesting a rezoning [Read More.]
Springhill Suites by Marriott and Mamma Anna Restaurant among items on the agenda for the Planning & Zoning Board on Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The Board will start their meeting at 5:30 p.m. with public hearings for Springhill Suites by Marriott, Mamma Anna Restaurant and a single-family residence at 9863 Bay Meadow in Shadow Wood in The Brooks. A public information meeting will then be conducted for the property located south of Corkscrew Road and west of Via Coconut Road. This property is under review for a rezoning which would allow for 330 multi-family dwelling units and a maximum of 59,600 square feet of commercial retail/office or medical office space with an option to convert 30,000 square feet of commercial space to 124 hotel [Read More.]
Free movie in the park
Lee County Parks & Recreation is hosting a free Movie in the Park on Saturday, January 18, at Estero Community Park. The movie begins at 6:30 p.m. The PG-rated animated comedy adventure “The Secret Life of Pets 2” will be the main feature. The movie follows Max and his pet friends as they explore the idyllic farm they now call home now that their owner is absent. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. The park is located at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. For further information, contact Liz Szurminski at 239-533-1470.