Ban on medical marijuana dispensaries and Estero Parkway among topics discussed at the Council meeting November 15, 2017
Resolution 2017-31 This resolution was adopted as part of the Consent Agenda. It supports the designation of the Coach Jeff Sommer Memorial Highway on U.S. 41 from the north to southern boundaries of the Village of Estero. (Resolution 2017-31) Ordinance 2nd Reading and Public Hearing – Ordinance 2017-10 Council voted to adopt this ordinance to prohibit medical marijuana facilities within the boundaries of the Village. (Ordinance 2017-10) It was noted that the state legislature will address additional regulations on medical marijuana dispensaries during the 2018 legislative session. Currently, the only options the state has permitted is to either ban dispensaries [Read More.]
Naples Community Hospital was among the presenters to the Planning & Zoning Board on November 14, 2017
Public Information Meeting – Naples Community Hospital Representatives for NCH presented their request for an amendment to the Shoppes of Coconut Trace CPD to remove the hours of operation restriction on a free standing emergency medical facility to allow 24-hour emergency service 7 days a week. Coconut Trace is zoned for hours of operation from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. The applicant also is requesting to modify design standards for the placement of service facilities closer to US 41 than allowed, and a deviation from the maximum height to allow building elements up to 63 feet. (Presentation) This property is [Read More.]
Veterans Day in Estero 2017
Seated left to right: Vice-Mayor Bill Ribble and Mayor Jim Boesch. Standing,left to right: Councilmembers Katy Errington, Howard Levitan, Jim Wilson andNick Batos at the Elks Club. At least two different ceremonies were held in Estero on Saturday, November 11, 2017, to honor the brave men and women who have served in our nation’s military. The first event started at 8 a.m. with a breakfast at the Bonita Springs Estero Elks Club. Kenneth Hough played the bagpipe for the presentation of the American flag, the flags of all the military services and an MIA flag. Bonita Springs Mayor [Read More.]
Ban on medical marijuana dispensaries, qualifications for Design Review Board and Estero Parkway among items on the agenda for the Village Council November 15, 2017
The Village Council will address ordinances regarding a ban on medical marijuana dispensaries and changing the qualifications for the Design Review Board, and resolutions regarding 2018 meeting dates, approving a budget amendment and a contract for Estero Parkway master plan. There will also be workshops pertaining to the Comprehensive Plan’s conservation & coastal management element, capital improvements and intergovernmental coordination. This is one of several upcoming Council workshops in conjunction with the Village’s first Comprehensive Plan which will be transmitted to the state for approval early next year. The full agenda is available here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Village Council meetings are held [Read More.]
Design Review Board November 8, 2017
Public Information Meeting – Miromar “Playland” Miromar Outlet Mall is proposing to relocate their existing play center and add an interior climbing wall, outdoor seating, shade structures on brown poles and decorative bronze railing for containment. This 3800 square foot “Playland” is located in the northwest corner of the mall, south of the lake. (Presentation) Public Information Meeting – University Self Storage Representatives for University Highlands presented their proposal for a self-storage facility. The proposed structure is three stories high with 725 storage units, 700 square feet of general office space and 31 parking spaces. This property is located on [Read More.]
Naples Community Hospital, West Bay Club and Estero Grande Parkside among presenters at the Planning & Zoning Board meeting on November 14, 2017
The Planning & Zoning Board will conduct public information meetings for NCH, West Bay Club, Estero Grande Parkside and FBC Home Concept Sales & Display at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 14. In addition, there will be a public hearing for Fox Variance and Ordinance 2017-11. The full 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/. The next PZB meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 19.
Lee County to begin the second pass of Hurricane Irma debris removal November 13, 2017
Lee County will begin its second pass of Hurricane Irma debris removal beginning Monday, November 13. Residents are encouraged to use this coming week and next weekend to put all hurricane-related debris at the curb. The second pass will be the final opportunity for hurricane debris pickup. The second and final pass will be for both Construction & Demolition (C&D) and horticulture. Lee County anticipates the second pass to be completed during December 2017. Residents should continue to keep piles of C&D, such as roofing materials or damaged fencing, separate from horticulture. This will allow the haulers to remove as [Read More.]
Upcoming activities at Estero High School
Magic Show David and Jenny from NBC’s America’s Got Talent will perform mind-boggling tricks in a spectacular performance at the Estero High School auditorium at 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 17. Tickets for this fundraiser are available at www.magicshowtix.com and are $10 in advance, $12 the week of and $15 at the door. See an amazing show while supporting the EHS Music Program. The school is located at 21900 River Ranch Road. Follow Estero High School Girls & Boys Soccer Teams EHS Girls Soccer opened the season participation in the Kelly Field warm-up tournament and played 4 games on Monday and [Read More.]
Estero Historical Society invites residents to learn about ‘Operation Strides” on November 13, 2017
The Estero Historical Society and Naples Therapeutic Riding Center will present a program on ‘Operation Strides’ at their meeting at 2 p.m., Monday, November 13. The Naples Therapeutic Riding Center‘s mission is to improve the lives of children and adults with special needs with therapeutic riding and other equine-related programs. Every veteran who attends will receive a gift. The Estero Historical Society meets at the historical cottage in the Estero Community Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. For more information, call 239-272-1911.
Lee County land deal to add 10 acres to Estero Community Park
Lee County recently purchased 10 acres of land on Block Lane near the Estero Community Park for $700,000. The county plans to use the land to build multipurpose fields at the park which can be used by the students from Estero High School as well as Estero residents. The Lee County School District sold this property to the county to provide monies for the cost of installing a traffic light and other improvements along Imperial Parkway, where the Bonita Springs High School is being built.