Coconut Trace, Pelican Sound and Genova among topics for consideration by Council on November 2, 2022
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday addressing financial support for the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce’s strategic plans for future growth and impact. There will be a first reading of an ordinance pertaining to the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps, and second readings for two Land Development Code amendments and zoning amendments for Coconut Trace, Pelican Sound and Genova. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Park. Residents may view the meeting here and provide public comment by utilizing [Read More.]
Corkscrew Road widening update from Lee County October 28, 2022
The following work activities are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule. Crews are currently working on the south side (eastbound) roadway. The contractor anticipates shifting traffic in early 2023 to allow for the construction of the bridge (animal crossing), box culverts, and roadway on the north side (westbound) of the project. Crews continue construction of the bridge/wildlife crossing between Wild Blue Boulevard and The Preserve at Corkscrew that will allow animals to cross under Corkscrew Road, similar to the crossing just east of Alico Road. The box culverts are completed on the south side. Before [Read More.]
Pelican Sound, Corkscrew Pines, Dunkin Donuts and Oak & Stone restaurant presented to the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on October 25, 2022
Public Hearing Pelican Sound River Club zoning amendment The applicant was requesting to amend the Pelican Sound zoning and master concept plan to allow for pickleball facilities within the golf maintenance and storage area. They will be installing an 8-foot-tall fence and gates covered with sound deadening material and the players will be using “quiet” or “green zone” equipment. The schedule for play will be between 8 a.m. and dusk. No lighting of the facilities is involved. The Board voted to recommend Council approve this application with conditions. Public Information Meetings Corkscrew Pines Convenience Store The applicant is proposing a [Read More.]
Hurricane debris clean-up reminder
Please make sure all hurricane debris is placed in separate piles (building debris & yard waste). No hazardous materials, recyclable materials or regular household trash should be included in either pile. Do not place any hurricane debris in plastic bags or trash cans as the debris hauler is not able to pick up any debris that is placed in plastic bags or trash cans.
Corkscrew Pines, Dunkin Doughnuts and Oak & Stone restaurant among topics for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on October 25, 2022
Corkscrew Pines Convenience Store The Planning, Zoning & Design Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a Public Hearing addressing a zoning amendment for pickle ball courts at Pelican Sound. There will be Public Information Meetings for Corkscrew Pines Convenience Store/gas station and self-storage facility located on the south side of Corkscrew Road, east of Stoneybrook Golf Drive, and Villages of Country Creek for their request for pickle ball courts. Public Hearings will then be held for Dunkin Donuts and Oak & Stone Restaurant at Estero Crossing at 10500 Corkscrew Road, and Land Development [Read More.]
The November 12 Veterans Day event has been canceled due to Hurricane Ian
Village Council reluctantly came to a consensus at their October 19 meeting to cancel the planned November 12 Veterans Day event due to the ongoing efforts by staff to address the impacts of Hurricane Ian. The next planned family-oriented community event will be Light up Estero in December.
Hurricane Ian’s impact among topics addressed by Council on October 19, 2022
Mayor Katy Errington told a large group of residents from The Vines that the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) Rail Trail Feasibility Study was not on the agenda but they were welcome to speak. Public Comment on non-agenda items: 3 residents representing The Vines spoke of their community’s concerns regarding two of the three proposed paths of the Rail Trail Feasibility Study. They stated that two of the proposed paths would traverse their community and would create safety issues as well as devalue their properties. Public Works Director David Willems explained that the findings of this study are to be discussed [Read More.]
Sheltering Operations – Hurricane Ian update from Lee County
Lee County is working with the Florida Department of Emergency Management on a longer-term solution to Hurricane Ian sheltering operations. The county will transition displaced residents from the Hertz Arena and Estero Recreation shelters in a phased approach this week. Evacuees will be relocated to a newly opened shelter. Evacuees at Hertz Arena will depart throughout the day Wednesday, Oct. 19, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. These transitions will continue until all evacuees are moved. The Estero Recreation shelter will transition later in the week. LeeTran will provide transportation to the shelter. These residents will be [Read More.]
March election will bring changes in some Village districts
Redistricting of Council districts is required every 10 years in conjunction with the latest US Census to assure that all 7 Council districts are roughly equal in permanent population. The Village contracted Kurt Spitzer and Associates Governmental Consultants of Tallahassee to provide technical support to the redistricting effort. The new district boundary map is shown above and will be implemented at the time of the next Village general election on March 7, 2023. The Village is asking residents from Districts 3, 4, 5 and 7 to consider becoming a candidate for a four-year term Council position. To qualify, a candidate [Read More.]
Hurricane Ian’s impact among topics for Council on October 19, 2022
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with presentations relating to Hurricane Ian’s impact and the community’s response by Village Manager Steve Sarkozy, Lizbeth Benacquisto, Sarah Owen, and George Zaluki. There will be a first reading of ordinances pertaining to flood hazard reduction standards, Coconut Trace, Pelican Sound, and Genova, with second readings of ordinances pertaining to the Planning, Zoning & Design Board, Estero Town Center, Milan Villas, and an amendment to the Land Development Code for lot coverage. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, [Read More.]