Live updates from Maryann Batlle

3rd & 7 37yd

#SWFL But the village asked for it so they did, per developer representative, who says impacts of this project on interchange are negligible

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:45:12 PM
#SWFL Normally, this project would not have looked at impacts on the Corkscrew Road-I75 interchange bc of distance

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:44:39 PM
#SWFL Here's a look at AM/PM peak hour trip generation chart. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYnGsbqWYAAI_lD.jpg

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:43:26 PM
#SWFL After that challenge, the plannner steps down so actual traffic expert can talk about traffic

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:41:57 PM
#SWFL Zoning hearings are quasi-judicial and people who provide testimony have to be "experts" on the topics

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:41:25 PM
#SWFL Vice Mayor Levitan interrupts planner for the developer who is speaking about traffic; Levitan asks if he's testifying as an "expert"

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:40:45 PM
#SWL Now the developer rep mentions job generation -- during building and landscaping phases and once it's complete

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:36:47 PM
#SWFL Residents would have access to a shuttle service, per developer rep.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:36:13 PM
#SWFL Developer says there is no bus stop on Corkscrew within this facility and are willing to help getting one

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:35:54 PM
#SWFL This project is selling public sidewalks and roads; arguing it meets goals of village center and should move forward

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:33:53 PM
#SWFL The village council can delay projects within Zoning in Progress area to ensure they comply with goals (in this case: village center)

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:33:14 PM
#SWFL Estero has a "Zoning in Progress" resolution (approved in April) -- and this project is located on the edge of the resolution area

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:32:07 PM
#SWFL As you may remember, Estero's village planning consultants discussed the importance of creating more interconnected street networks

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:30:45 PM
#SWFL The primary access point would be on Corkscrew Road. The developer's rep says the internal streets would be open to the public

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:30:04 PM
#SWFL Here's a look at the master concept plan. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYnDcQLWEAEhFZO.jpg

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:29:14 PM
#SWFL Woooo. Estero -- we made it onto the Daily Scoop with @NDN_KGILL . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYnDDe-WkAQ2tvI.png

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:27:32 PM
#SWFL Volunteers of America is asking for 340 beds max. See below: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYnCiGpUkAEfQOg.jpg

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:25:13 PM
#SWFL I spoke with Kevin Ahmadi about this project back in July. Here's a link: naplesnews.com/news/governmen…

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:22:48 PM
#SWFL Here's a press release on Kevin Ahmadi: gulfcoastvillage.com/kevin-ahmadi-a…

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:21:46 PM
#SWFL Kevin Ahmadi, executive director of Gulf Coast Village in Cape Coral and regional director for Volunteers of America, is presenting

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:21:28 PM
#SWFL Here's a link of Estero's community development staff report on the rezoning: estero-fl.gov/wp-content/upl…

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:15:44 PM
#SWFL Here's an aerial view of the site: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYm_rTjWAAAeAz2.jpg

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:12:46 PM
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by Naples Daily News via twitter retweeted by maryannbatlle 1/13/2016 3:08:11 PM
#SWFL So the village council will likely want to know the developer supports the Estero Village Center goals: compact, walkable and multiuse

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:02:11 PM
#SWFL Remember last night when we were talking about the village center? Well, that Sandy Lane property is within that area ...

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:00:43 PM
#SWFL Estero will consider whether to rezone a Sandy Lane property to make way for an assisted living facility.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 2:58:11 PM
#SWFL Estero's village council meets as the zoning board for the first time at 10 a.m. today. Here's the agenda: estero-fl.gov/wp-content/upl…

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 2:55:08 PM
#SWFL When Vice Mayor Levitan asks whether the village is going in the right direction, hands go up. Lady next to me says, "Yes."

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 12:01:43 AM
Patrick with the scoop. #teamlee twitter.com/PatJRiley/stat…

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/12/2016 11:55:25 PM
#SWFL Resident calls U.S. 41 a "race track" that creates "a barrier" between Estero neighborhoods; gets applause

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/12/2016 11:51:55 PM
#SWFL Vice Mayor Levitan: Do you like this idea?
Audience: Yes.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/12/2016 11:50:31 PM
#SWFL Railroad crossings are expensive -- how we are going to accomplish that is important, says Vice Mayor Levitan

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/12/2016 11:49:09 PM
#SWFL You can't build a treelined street in Florida because utility companies have taken over easements, says Al O'Donnell, Estero resident

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/12/2016 11:47:29 PM
#SWFL Estero resident Bev McNellis has an issue with someone bringing up Blue Zones, which is an NCH initiative, she said.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/12/2016 11:44:58 PM
"Keep an eye on your newspapers," said Bill Spikowski. People say that here. That's why I love #SWFL . Truly.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/12/2016 11:41:54 PM
#SWFL I covered this earlier today: Federal judge hears arguments in Lee County firing case naplesnews.com/news/governmen…

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/12/2016 11:39:46 PM
#SWFL Here's the form. Stickers are used to show which ones you picked. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYjmhmsWkAEObpv.jpg

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/12/2016 11:24:07 PM
#SWFK We're taking a five-minute break so members of the public can choose incentives they support

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/12/2016 11:22:48 PM
#SWFL Off-site public improvements, enhances landscaping and enhanced streetscapes = desirable for Estero, per Spikowski

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/12/2016 11:17:48 PM
#SWFL Planner Spikowski: Talking about potential incentives for developers to support Estero's walkable vision

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/12/2016 11:17:03 PM
#SWFL Estero = a lovely community "but it is not going to be walkable" unless they adjust plans, says Planner Bill Spikowski (BC of streets)

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/12/2016 11:07:38 PM
#SWFL Planner Bill Spikowski: 3 pieces to the village center concept -- 1. River 2. center between Williams & Corkscrew 3. Health District

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/12/2016 11:06:53 PM
#SWFL http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYjh1HAWYAIkLMj.jpg

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/12/2016 11:03:30 PM
#SWFL OK -- Seth Harry is done. Now up: Planner Bill Spikowski, maker of the so-called "Spikowski Plan"

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/12/2016 11:02:39 PM
#SWFL The way gated communities impact public street networks has been brought up before; they make it harder to be compact, Harry said.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/12/2016 10:57:39 PM