Tony Sacco’s, Burger King and Estero Firestone on the agenda for the Planning & Zoning Board meeting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2019
The Board will conduct a public hearing for Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Pizza, located at Coconut Point Mall, which is requesting to change their alcoholic beverage license to allow for the sale of liquor in addition to beer and wine. A public hearing will also be held for the proposed Burger King fast food restaurant at the Estero Town Center (Lowe’s Plaza). In addition, the Board will conduct a public information meeting for the proposed Estero Firestone at the Estero Town Center (Lowe’s Plaza). The agenda is here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/. Residents are invited to attend and offer comments during public input. [Read More.]
Council addressed Estero River monitoring, Coconut Road crosswalks, Capital Improvement Program and FY 2019-20 budget on July 10, 1019
Action Items FGCU partnership - Estero River monitoring Dr. GregTolley, Professor of Marine Science and Executive Director of Florida Gulf Coast University’s (FGCU) Water School, gave a short introduction to the work to be conducted at the new school. He stated there will be 31 professors looking at sea level rise, climate change, hurricanes, sea grasses and much more. The new school’s building is to be completed in 2021. Public Works Director David Willems described a proposed contract with FGCU to provide water quality monitoring and bacteria/nutrient source identification services on the Estero River. The tidal section of the river [Read More.]
Council to address Estero River monitoring contract, Coconut Road crosswalks, Capital Improvement Program and special assessments ordinance at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, 1019
Early in the meeting, Council will review a resolution for the Village of Estero’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan followed by a contract with Kisinger Campo & Associates Corp. to provide engineering services for the design and permitting services required for Coconut Road crosswalks and drainage improvements. Council will also address contracts with Florida Gulf Coast University to provide water quality monitoring and bacteria/nutrient source identification services and with CW3 Engineering, Inc. for a consultant to fill the role of Public Works Project Manager. A public hearing will be conducted to review the proposed Capital Improvement Program, followed by the [Read More.]
Estero Parkway landscape design, Florida Cancer Specialists and Pavich Center presented before the Design Review Board on June 26, 2019
Public Information Meeting Estero Parkway landscape design Ted Tryka, project manager, presented the engineering details of the Estero Parkway roadway improvements. Representatives for Bruce Howard & Assoc. gave a presentation of their landscape design and plant selection for the project which extends from US 41 to Three Oaks Parkway. They stated they have landscaped thousands of acres of communities, including Bonita Bay and The Brooks. They have identified various plant zones on Estero Parkway and are working on an integrated look along the roadway, using trees and colorful shrubs which will be trimmed occasionally but never hedged. Over 80 percent [Read More.]
Estero Parkway and US 41 landscape improvements among items addressed by Council on Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Action Items Resolution No. 2019-06 - Voting delegate for 2019 Florida League of Cities annual conference and business meeting Council voted to adopt this resolution appointing Mayor Bill Ribble as the voting delegate for the 2019 Florida League of Cities annual conference August 15-17 in Orlando. (Resolution). Letter to Lee County Requesting Disaster Response Services Council voted to approve sending a letter to Lee County, from Village Manager Steve Sarkozy, requesting Lee County disaster response services in the case of a Lee County declared emergency. This covers the collection, delivery to debris management sites, processing, transport, and final disposal of [Read More.]
Design Review Board to conduct public information meetings for the Estero Parkway landscape design, Florida Cancer Specialists and Pavich Center at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Public information meetings will be conducted for the landscape design for Estero Parkway, the Florida Cancer Specialists’ medical office and outpatient treatment center located east of US 41 and south of Pelican Colony Blvd. and the Pavich Center located at 21256 Happy Hollow Lane and 8910 Corkscrew Road. Residents are invited to attend and may speak during public comment or they may watch the meeting online at: http://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/ The agenda is here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/. Design Review Board meetings are held in the Village Hall Council Chambers, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park.
Reminder: Let’s Talk Mines
“Let’s talk mines” 6 p.m., Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Estero Recreation Center. Key Note Speakers: Commissioner Pendergrass and Councilmember Batos. Guest Speaker Rep. Rodrigues with a Legislation Post Update.
Comprehensive Plan amendments and Corkscrew Crossing reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Board on June 18, 2019
The Planning & Zoning Board conducted a public hearing for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan pertaining to the 10-year water supply facilities work plan and wetlands at their meeting on June 28. Florida Statutes require that a regional water supply plan be conducted within 18 months following the South Florida Water Management District plan update. Johnson Engineering reviewed the water supply from Lee County Utilities and Bonita Springs Utilities and determined there will be an adequate supply for the Village of Estero for the next ten years (2030). (Work Plan) There was also an amendment to modify and clarify wetland [Read More.]
Sprouts Farmers Market and Genova median landscape plan development orders approved by the Design Review Board on June 12, 2019
Representatives for Sprouts Farmers Market were requesting approval for their design for a 29,896 square-foot grocery store, associated parking infrastructure and monument sign. The applicant has made a number of changes to enhance the design of their building, removing some of the horizontal lines from the original design and adding embellishments, arches and parapets, as well as enhancing the landscape design. They also will provide a shaded seating area outside the building. (Presentation) Sprouts is located at 19990 South Tamiami Trail, west of US-41 in the Estero Grande Subdivision. Public Comment: One resident spoke in favor of this development. The [Read More.]
Sign up for new tools for disaster awareness and preparation
Lee County Emergency Management has two new tools to help residents prepare for and be aware of hurricanes and other emergency situations – the LeePrepares app and the AlertLee system. LeePrepares (Replaces LeeAlert app) The LeePrepares app – available in Google Play and the App Store – will assist individuals and families with preparing for and recovering from all types of disasters that may affect the community.. Features include: GPS functionality for locating the user’s Evacuation Zone; Real time information from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on shelter openings, with mapping/directions and hurricane evacuations; Current Emergency (EOC) Activation Level; Recovery information [Read More.]