Council conducted first readings of ordinances for road, park and tree protection impact fees as well as a public hearing for University Highlands storage facility on June 27, 2018
Ordinance 2018-09 – amending the transitional Land Development Code – road impact fees Council approved the first reading of this ordinance. The second reading and public hearing will be conducted on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (Ordinance) Ordinance 2018-10 – amending the transitional Land Development Code – park impact fees Council approved the first reading of this ordinance. The second reading and public hearing will be conducted on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (Ordinance) Ordinance 2018-07 – amending the transitional Land Development Code – tree protection regulations Council approved the first reading of this ordinance. The second reading and public hearing will [...]
Street lights on US 41
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has installed street lights along the entire section of US 41 located within the Village. Unfortunately, during the testing phase, it was discovered there is a defect within the lights. Once the lights have been replaced, FDOT’s contractor will conduct a seven-day burn to test the new lights. After passing the test, the street lights will be turned over to the Village. The Village will be responsible for operation and maintenance of the lights. A portion of the costs will be reimbursed by FDOT.
Council to address impact fees and storage facility during zoning hearings on Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Council will conduct first readings and public hearings for road, park and tree protection impact fees at their meeting at 9:30 a.m. June 27. In addition, there will be a second reading and public hearing for the conversion of retail and office space to self-storage space for a proposed 90,000 square foot 3-story self-storage facility. University Highlands is located on a two-acre site on the west side of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, across from Grandezza and south of Estero Parkway. The full agenda is available here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Village Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew [...]
West Bay Club Dog Park and Arcos Executive Center on the agenda for the Design Review Board on Wednesday, June 27, 2018
The Design Review Board will conduct public hearings for the West Bay Club Dog Park and Arcos Executive Center at 5:30 p.m., June 27. The West Bay Club is located off of Williams Road. The Arcos Executive Center is located in the Plaza del Sol on the northeast corner of Corkscrew Road and Three Oaks Parkway. Residents are invited to attend and comment on the proposed projects or they may watch the meeting online at: http://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/. Design Review Board meetings are held in the Village Hall Council Chambers, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park.
Planning & Zoning Board conducted public hearings regarding farmers’ market, setback variances and Land Development Code on June 19, 2018
Public Hearings Coconut Point Farmers’ Market Local Roots LLC was requesting a temporary use permit to operate a seasonal Farmers’ Market between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm one day a week, Thursdays, from October 4, 2018, to April 25, 2019. The Local Roots Farmers’ Market is located in the parking lot near Panera Bread in the Coconut Point Mall off of US 41. The Board approved this request with conditions. Blanton Setback Variance The applicant was requesting an administrative variance from the required 5 feet to 4.9 feet for the side setback of their existing residence at 2372 Stonyriver Place [...]
Hilton Garden Inn, Estero Parkway contracts and School Resource Officer funding among topics reviewed by Council on June 20, 2018
Recognition Council recognized the Florida Everblades ice hockey team for their successful season. The Everblades had one of their most successful years winning the East division and continuing to the Finals. The players, Coach Brad Ralph, the General Manager Craig Brush, owner Peter Karmanos and staff were congratulated on an outstanding season. Action Items Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Council approved the ranking of consultants for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. They are: Number 1 – Jacobs; Number 2 – Kittleson & Associates; and Number 3 – Tindale Oliver. The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization is fully funding this [...]
New zip code may be coming for Estero
On June 18, 2018, Congressman Francis Rooney announced co-sponsoring H.R. 6113, introduced by Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, to address unresolved unique zip code creations in the Village of Estero. Congressman Rooney stated, “When the Village of Estero was incorporated in 2014, the post office did not create a unique zip code for all of Estero. This has caused many problems with mail delivery in Estero, negatively impacting its citizens. After listening to the concerns of constituents in Estero, and discussing the issue with Councilman Nick Batos, I joined with Congressman Diaz-Balart and four of my other colleagues to introduce a bill [...]
Planning & Zoning Board to conduct public hearings regarding farmers’ market, setback variances and Land Development Code on Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Public hearings will be conducted for the Coconut Point Farmers’ Market, setback variances in The Brooks and Villages of Country Creek, as well as ordinances amending the Land Development Code pertaining to road impact fees, park impact fees and tree protection regulations. Planning & Zoning Board meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park. The agenda is here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/. Residents are invited to attend and offer comments, or they may watch the meeting online at: http://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/.
Lake Okeechobee releases and Comprehensive Plan public hearing addressed by Council on June 13, 2018
Presentation City of Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane asked Council to support key messages for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the South Water Management District pertaining to releases from Lake Okeechobee and their negative impacts. He explained that there are 163 cities in Florida which are directly affected by these releases, having a negative impact on the local economy. He stated he is asking mayors to come together as one voice by signing and adding their logos to the letters. The messages include: 1: Immediately stop all regulatory releases from Lake Okeechobee to the [...]
Council to conduct Comprehensive Plan adoption hearing on Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Council will conduct an adoption hearing for the Village of Estero’s first Comprehensive Plan at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13. The Comprehensive Plan’s purpose is to help guide future development to achieve the Village’s vision and identity as a community with a high quality of life, strong neighborhoods, vibrant economic centers, unique natural environments and excellence in architecture, landscaping and design. The Plan has been in process for well over a year and included more than 20 public meetings and workshops. The Planning and Zoning Board and Estero residents have provided valuable input at ongoing meetings held over the past [...]