Council addressed a number of regulations prior to conducting a workshop on the PACE program and US-41 beautification grants on October 2, 2019
Public Comment: Jack Meeker asked that Council oppose the proposed toll road from Polk County to Collier County. Action Item Resolution No. 2019-21 – Community Development Fee Schedule Council adopted this resolution establishing a fee under the Community Development Fee Schedule, to allow for electronic recording of documents as a convenience for customers, effective September 1, 2019. Some Community Development-related documents must be recorded in the official records of Lee County’s Clerk’s office which is located in downtown Fort Myers. Documents such as “Notice of Commencement” for building permits could be quickly recorded electronically, saving a customer the drive to [Read More.]
Council to address a number of regulations prior to conducting a workshop on the PACE program and US-41 beautification grant on October 2, 2019
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, by considering a resolution establishing a fee for electronic document filing under the Community Development Department fee schedule. There will be a second reading of ordinances approving updates to the capital improvements element to update the capital improvements schedule for fiscal year 2019/2020 as well as ordinances amending and repealing inapplicable Lee County-only regulations. Council will then conduct a workshop to review the PACE program and the US-41 beautification grant. The full agenda is available here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Residents are invited to attend the meeting which is held at the Village Hall, [Read More.]
Council approved zoning change for Corkscrew Crossing on September 25, 2019
Council conducted a public hearing to adopt a compliance agreement to resolve an administrative challenge to the Village’s Comprehensive Plan by ARGO Land Development and the Richard I. Templeton Family Trust regarding their Corkscrew Crossing property. Corkscrew Crossing is a 395-acre property located on the south side of Corkscrew Road, between Wildcat Run and The Preserve. Council also conducted a second reading and approval of ordinances addressing a Comprehensive Plan text amendment to the Future Land Use Policy 1.2.3 Wetlands and the Corkscrew Crossing Zoning Amendment. The change in zoning reduces the amount of homes originally allowed in 2007 by [Read More.]
Council to conduct Zoning and Comprehensive Plan hearings for Corkscrew Crossing at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Council will conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of compliance agreement to resolve an administrative challenge to the Village’s Comprehensive Plan. In addition, they will review the second reading of ordinances addressing a Comprehensive Plan text amendment to the Future Land Use Policy 1.2.3. Wetlands and the Corkscrew Crossing Zoning Amendment. Corkscrew Crossing is a 395-acre property located on the south side of Corkscrew Road, between Wildcat Run and The Preserve. The applicant is seeking approval for 590 residential units and a clubhouse on this site. The full agenda is available here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Residents are invited to attend or [Read More.]
Council approved the lowest millage rate in southwest Florida at their meeting on September 18, 2019
The meeting started with a presentation by Census Bureau Recruiting Manager Don Radcliff. He described the importance of registering all Estero residents as the results of the 2020 Census will help determine the state’s representation in Congress, as well as how certain funds are spent for schools, hospitals, roads, and more. They are hiring workers to earn extra income while helping get everyone counted. If interested, please go to www.2020census.gov/jobs and fill out the application. (Presentation) Public Hearings Resolution No. 2019-16 – Ad valorem taxes Council approved this resolution, once again reducing the Village’s tax rate. The new tax rate is 0.7726 [Read More.]
Design Review Board conducted a public information meeting for the Hilton Garden Inn on September 11, 2019
Representatives for Hilton Garden Inn presented their plans for a 115-room, 5-story hotel to be located on the corner of Via Villagio and Sweetwater Ranch Boulevard, just east of the Estero Fire Rescue Coconut Point Station. The proposed building will be undulated vertically and horizontally, and painted in three colors: Venetian yellow, classic yellow and white, along with simulated stone features and a tile roof. The amenities include a restaurant/bar, meeting room and pool. They propose to have 10 off-site parking spaces across the street for use by the staff. They will be requesting a 4th sign on the wall [Read More.]
Design Review Board to conduct public information meeting for Hilton Garden Inn on Wednesday, September 11, 2019
The Design Review Board will conduct a public information meeting for the Hilton Garden Inn located on the corner of Via Villagio and Sweetwater Ranch Boulevard, just east of the Estero Fire Rescue Coconut Point at 5:30 p.m. September 11. 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.
Millage rate, budget and Distinguished Budget Preparation Award among topics addressed by Council on September 4, 2019
Left to right: Councilmembers Jim Boesch, Jon McLain, Mayor Bill Ribble, Commissioner Ray Sandelli, Vice-Mayor Katy Errington, Councilmembers Nick Batos and Jim Wilson. The meeting started with District 3 Lee County Commissioner Ray Sandelli introducing himself to the Council and residents. Sandelli was appointed by Governor DeSantis last month to fill the vacancy left as a result of the passing of Larry Kiker. Sandelli stated he is a native of New Jersey, served with the Navy’s Blue Angels, has a 40-year career in real estate and has 3 children. He thanked the local mayors for meeting with him [Read More.]
Spring Run Golf Club, Shoppes at University Highlands, and Coconut Office Center presented before the Design Review Board on August 28, 2019
Public Information Meeting Spring Run Golf Club A representative for the Spring Run Golf Club, located on the south side of Coconut Road in The Brooks, gave a presentation on proposed changes to their gate house. They are planning to expand the building with a Porte- cohere, widening the center median, changing some of the landscaping and updating the existing monument sign and adding a monument sign on the opposite side of the entrance. (Presentation) No voting occurs during Public Information Meetings. Public Hearing Shoppes at University Highlands A representative for the Shoppes at University Highlands presented their two proposed [Read More.]
Micci variance, Coconut Point Farmers Market and FBC Home Concept Sales & Display presented before the Planning & Zoning Board on August 20, 2019
Public Hearings Micci variance The property owner requested an administrative variance to reduce a required side yard setback from 5 feet to 4.91 feet for an existing single-family residence at 10124 North Silver Palm Drive in Copper Oaks. The Board approved this request with staff conditions. Coconut Point Farmers Market Coconut Point Farmers Market was applying for a temporary permit to operate a seasonal farmers market between 9:00 am and 1:00 p.m. one day a week from October 3 to April 30, 2020. The Board approved this application. FBC Home Concept Sales & Display The applicant was requesting variances for [Read More.]