Public Information Meeting
Chick-fil-A
The applicant is proposing to construct a Chick-fil-A restaurant at the site of the existing Perkins restaurant located in the Shoppes of Grand Oaks. Plans call for demolishing the Perkins building, constructing a new building with an outdoor patio, new landscaping and keeping the trees. The drive-thru lanes will accommodate 32 cars.
Public Comment: 5 eComment cards were placed into the record; a resident expressed concerns regarding the flow of traffic existing Chick-fil-A.
No voting occurs during public information meetings.
Public Hearings
PZDB Resolution 2025 – 01 – Piccolo Buco
The applicant was requesting approval for service of alcoholic beverages in their outdoor patio area on the east side of the building and for indoor wine tasting in conjunction with package sales.
Piccolo Buco is located in the Marketplace at Coconut Point.
Public Comment: A resident asked about outdoor music.
The Board approved this resolution with staff conditions.
Flood ordinance
As part of the Village’s October 28, 2024 Corrective Action Plan required by FEMA, the Village agreed to review its Land Development Code floodplain regulations to make changes where appropriate. The Village’s floodplain regulations have not been updated since November 16, 2022. Due to the recent hurricanes, it became evident that some revisions were needed.
Staff has prepared changes in the ordinance, including the following:
- Variance Process – clarify process due to inconsistent language in the Code
- Non-conversion agreement for elevated homes
- Clarify specific use of FEMA Elevation Certificates for all flood hazard areas
- Clarify specific use of FEMA Dry Floodproofing Certification form
- Limit of partitioning of enclosed areas below flood
The Board voted to recommend Council approve this ordinance.
Residents may view the archived meeting by going to the Village website https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/
The next Planning Zoning & Design Board meeting will start at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2025.