Tree protection ordinance not adopted; Home Rule, CIP and FY 2018-19 budget among other topics addressed by Council on July 11, 2018
Action Items Resolution No. 2018-08 – honoring 50 years of municipal Home Rule Council approved this resolution which honors 50 years of municipal Home Rule in the Florida Constitution and commits to an educational initiative to help Floridians understand the benefit of this right. Home Rule has enabled each city, town and village across the Sunshine State to consider, adopt, revise or remove its own laws without the need to seek legislative permission from the state. (Resolution) Vice-Mayor Bill Ribble, Council Liaison to the Florida League of Cities, “deputized” Council members to be “Home Rule Enforcement Officers” committed to promoting [Read More.]
Design Review Board to address requests from Shoppes of Estero Grande and Primrose School of Estero at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2018
The Shoppes at Estero Grande is requesting the Design Review Board to approve a development order to construct a 7,256 square foot freestanding restaurant within the Estero Grande subdivision. Estero Grande is located west of US 41 at the intersection of US 41 and Estero Parkway. In addition, a workshop will be conducted for the Primrose School of Estero located at 10350 Corkscrew Commons Drive. The applicant is proposing to develop a 12,111 square foot school on a 2.26-acre vacant parcel. The full agenda is available here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Residents are invited to attend and comment on the proposed projects or [Read More.]
Council to address tree protection ordinance, Capital Improvement Program and conduct workshop regarding the FY 2018-2019 budget on Wednesday, July 11, 2018
There will be a second reading and public hearings for an amendment to the tree protection, road and park impact fees sections of the transitional Land Development Code at the Council meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 11. Other topics include resolutions honoring 50 years of home rule and appointing the voting delegate for the Village of Estero for the 2018 Florida League of Cities Annual Conference and Business Meeting. In addition, there will be a public hearing for the Capital Improvement Program followed by a workshop pertaining to the proposed FY 2018-2019 budget. The full agenda is available here: [Read More.]
Residents invited to assist the Village in preparing its first Land Development Code (LDC)
The Village is working on a legal guide for the future growth and development of Estero. It will include standards to control the uses of buildings or areas of land, the rules about building size and height, setbacks from lot lines and required open space. Once completed, it will become the Village’s first LDC. Residents are being asked to take part in this process. You may participate by providing feedback at public meetings or submit general comments at any time by filling out the form here: http://www.esterozoning.org/. By requesting to be included on this webpage’s email list, you will receive [Read More.]
Estero Historical Society’s annual July 4th celebration
Left to right: Mayor Jim Boesch, Councilmember Katy Errington, Vice-Mayor Bill Ribble, Councilmember Jon McLain and Estero Historical Society President Charles Dauray. (Councilmembers Batos, Levitan and Wilson were unavailable.) Each year, the Estero Historical Society celebrates the 4th of July by bringing segments of history connected with the signing of the Declaration of Independence “to life” for all to enjoy. More than 60 Estero residents, Village Councilmembers and members of Estero Fire Rescue gathered at the Society’s cottage to hear a presentation by Mayor Boesch and join in on this year’s annual reading of the Declaration.
Residents invited to comment on proposed change to tree protection ordinance
The Village is considering an amendment to the tree protection section of the Land Development Code to require a permit for tree removal of protected trees on single family residential lots. The Village Council will hold a public hearing of this tree protection ordinance at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in the Village Hall Council Chambers at 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle. Residents are invited to attend the meeting and make their comments known during this public hearing. You will find the ordinance here. The ordinance does not change any existing requirements for condominiums, apartments, commercial projects or common areas [Read More.]
Out & About in Estero in July
Estero Historical Society Each year, the Estero Historical Society celebrates the 4th of July by bringing segments of history connected with the signing of the Declaration of Independence “to life” for all to enjoy. This year the reading will be held at 10 – 12 p.m., Wednesday, July 4 at the Cottage. Estero Fire Rescue will also be there. Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony. The Estero Historical Society is located at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., inside the Estero Community Park. Koreshan State Park Guided historic tours on Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. - Explore the 19th [Read More.]
Design Review Board conducted a public hearing for West Bay Dog Park on June 27, 2018
The applicant is developing 6 pickle ball courts, 1 bocce ball court, a restroom facility, a dog park to accommodate large and small dogs, infrastructure and a parking area at the west side of the entrance to the community. The parking area will be grass. The applicant stated with the use of sound-deadening paddles and balls to be used at the pickle ball courts the projected sound will be between 40 – 50 decibels, which is below the 66 decibels allowed during the hours of 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. in the Lee County noise ordinance. This pickle ball court [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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.