Live updates from Maryann Batlle

3rd & 7 37yd

#SWFL Resident Brian Shaw (sp): He believes that his home value will be potentially be negatively impacted by the assisted living facility

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:24:48 PM
#SWFL Brian Shaw (sp): Resident of Estates at Estero River -- his house faces south & the wall.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:23:58 PM
#SWFL The village council, acting as the zoning board, is taking public comment.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:15:04 PM
#SWFL We're back.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:14:03 PM
#SWFL Ooooh. This is new. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYnbQ1oWMAASqfA.jpg

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:13:20 PM
#SWFL I came prepared. I packed a lunch.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:06:45 PM
#SWFL There are at least 11 members of the public who have turned in comment cards. We're taking a five minute break

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:05:31 PM
#SWFL January 20 is the next council date -- but there's already a meeting and workshop today.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:04:39 PM
#SWFL Public comment should happen now so people who are here can speak, says Community Development Director Mary Gibbs.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:03:41 PM
#SWFL Lawyer Nancy Stroud cuts in and says the hearing looks like it won't be finished today and may need to be continued ...

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:02:05 PM
#SWFL Vice Mayor Levitan suggests adding condition that the construction of proposed office building on the site be time certain

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:01:14 PM
#SWFL Vice Mayor Levitan: One of the determinations they have to make is whether this is a mixed use project bc of Zoning in Progress.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:00:12 PM
Interesting ... twitter.com/fgcueaglenews/…

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:56:43 PM
#SWFL About two hours into Estero's first zoning meeting. Estero's village council has a 2 p.m. workshop, too.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:56:16 PM
#SWFL Kevin Ahmadi, Volunteers of America: Our communities are open to intergenerational interaction, we just want everyone to be safe.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:44:44 PM
#SWFL Councilor Errington: Keep saying the project is open to the public -- how would you feel if Estero High track team shows up for run?

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:44:04 PM
#SWFL Seems like there's consensus on Levitan's suggestion from developer and village

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:35:29 PM
#SWFL Vice Mayor Levitan asks if the condition can modified so the Design Review board handles the look.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:34:57 PM
#SWFL Staff report has condition that developer would return with plans, per Community Dev. Director Mary Gibbs

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:33:56 PM
#SWFL Councilor Bill Ribble says he's concerned about the "curb appeal" and is asking whether now is appropriate to talk about it

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:31:11 PM
#SWFL Old Florida look is a nod to the historic village center concept per Prysi. "This would be a bookend to that," said Prysi.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:29:37 PM
#SWFL Here's a look at how the project might look: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYnRH9tW8AE3KHs.jpg

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:28:58 PM
#SWFL The developer will hide the light fixtures as best as they can, said Prysi.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:26:59 PM
#SWFL Current zoning does not include a landscaping buffer along Sandy Lane, but they will add one with new zoning, said Prysi.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:26:17 PM
#SWFL Some parking fronts on Corkscrew Road and will have landscape buffering, said Prysi.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:20:03 PM
#SWFL Prysi is a landscape architect

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:16:13 PM
#SWFL Bill Prysi is up -- I know his name well because he's also part of the Estero Design Review Board. Speaking now as an expert for dev

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:15:49 PM
oooooh -- Nerd alert! twitter.com/USNatArchives/…

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:10:42 PM
#SWFL Developer representative: Past consumption analysis they did showed they were at or below what is out there for commercial

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:02:42 PM
#SWFL Councilor Errington: How much water will this facility use daily?

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:02:04 PM
#SWFL Project would use dry detention for water quality and attenuation, per developer rep

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:01:08 PM
#SWFL Conceptual plan now includes 40 percent reduction of pavement -- requires much less parking than what is already approved, per dev rep

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 4:00:20 PM
#SWFL Water from this site will eventually hit the Estero River, per developer rep speaking now.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:59:26 PM
#SWFL Remember, this site is very close to the Estero River, which Estero residents are organizing to protect

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:58:51 PM
#SWFL Now we're talking about water management and hearing from that expert

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:58:02 PM
#SWFL Developer reps keep saying changing zoning to assisted living from what it is already approved for will reduce possible vehicle trips

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:57:20 PM
#SWFL In other words -- the interchange is farther than the area they legally have to examine for traffic impacts

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:56:40 PM
#SWFL Developer rep says he doesn't how to respond to that -- at what point is that not their concern bc of legal requirements

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:56:12 PM
#SWFL There's a general concern from the community that the Interchange will fail

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:55:12 PM
#SWFL Mayor Batos:The general concern of the community is the Interstate 75-Corkscrew Road interchange.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:54:33 PM
#SWFL Councilor Errington: What is "peak season"? Developer rep: Generally March

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:51:45 PM
#SWFLVice Mayor Howard Levitan: You are not taking into account the traffic impact of the new projects proposed around you? Developer: No

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:50:09 PM
#SWFL Developer's traffic expert: Traffic numbers are updated every three to five years ...

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:47:35 PM
#SWFL Vice Mayor Levitan: How old are the traffic numbers Lee County uses for levels of service?

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:46:59 PM
#SWFL Mayor Batos: Thinks it's appropriate that after every presenter finishes, council can ask questions. (Hasn't been happening)

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 3:46:11 PM