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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
Estero Parkway, Bike & Pedestrian Master Plan and Land Development Code addressed at the Council meeting on June 6, 2018
Presentation Vice-Mayor Bill Ribble (left) is congratulated by Mayor Jim Boesch Vice-Mayor and District 1 Councilmember Bill Ribble was recently honored by the Florida League of Cities with their Home Rule HERO Award. A letter from the Florida League of Cities President and Legislative Director states “Your outspoken protection for municipal home rule preparing for and during the 2018 legislative session is an inspiration and a model for municipal officials statewide. Efforts such as yours are an integral piece of the League's grassroots advocacy and a key component to our success.” Public Comment on non-agenda items: Barbara Saxton, [Read More.]
Questions, suggestions and concerns addressed at Village’s first Capital Improvement Program workshop
Public Works Director David Willems reviews the proposed CIP projects On June 5, the Village of Estero held the first of two community workshops to gather input from residents regarding the capital improvement program (CIP). The CIP outlines the Village’s future capital projects and expenditures pertaining to roadway projects, intersection improvements, bike-pedestrian and landscape projects, among others. The second public workshop will be held in the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 7, 2018. Village staff is conducting this second informal workshop in the evening hours in an attempt to allow as many working residents as possible [Read More.]
Reminder – The Village wants your opinion
The Village of Estero will be holding two community workshops to gather input from residents regarding the capital improvement program (CIP). The CIP outlines the Village’s future capital projects and expenditures. The two public workshops will be held in the Council Chambers at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, and 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 7, 2018. Village staff will be conducting these informal workshops both in the morning and evening hours in an attempt to allow as many residents as possible to participate in the budget planning process. These workshops are being conducted as an integral part of the Village’s preparation [Read More.]
Estero wants to reach you during an emergency
The Village of Estero wants to be able to contact all residents with critical information before, during and after storms or regarding other severe emergency situations. In order to do this, the Village has added a new emergency alerts system sign-up page to its website. By registering on this new alerts system, you will be contacted with emergency information only. During last year’s two major storm events, subscribers to the Village website were continuously updated with articles relating to flooding issues, evacuation, hurricane curfews, health risks of generator usage, and debris clean-up. This new emergency alerts system is designed to [Read More.]