Live updates from Patrick Riley

3rd & 7 37yd

"We are not even in the contract stage right now," Schwing says. Adds that there has been interest from private sector in some of parcels

by PatJRiley via twitter 11/2/2015 9:06:04 PM
Schwing says the city is always concerned about potential impacts of development on neighbors.

by PatJRiley via twitter 11/2/2015 9:05:15 PM
"I also want to tell you that you are not weighing in too late," Schwing says. "There is time."

by PatJRiley via twitter 11/2/2015 9:04:51 PM
Schwing says they are treating the school like any other developer coming in to the community wanting to build.

by PatJRiley via twitter 11/2/2015 9:04:02 PM
"And I'm here to tell you that this is not the case," says Schwing. Adds that they are leaving this to the pros, meaning @LeeSchools

by PatJRiley via twitter 11/2/2015 9:03:32 PM
"There's a perception out there that we're working hand and hand w/ the school board," says City Manager Carl Schwing.

by PatJRiley via twitter 11/2/2015 9:02:45 PM
In case you're wondering where the proposed Bonita Springs high school would go. Here's a nifty map: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CS1dJRVW4AEfz8Q.jpg

by PatJRiley via twitter 11/2/2015 9:02:04 PM
East Bonita mine fails to get backing of city zoning board to extend mining operations: naplesnews.com/news/local-gov… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CRy05sxUYAAQ8By.jpg

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 10:31:28 PM
#besties twitter.com/mariajpsl/stat…

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 8:25:53 PM
"Why journalism?" they ask. nytimes.com/2015/10/21/opi…

by maryannbatlle via twitter retweeted by PatJRiley 10/20/2015 6:16:25 PM
Important note on this decision: The issue still goes before city council. The zoning board vote is essentially a recommendation. @ndn

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 4:09:59 PM
Zoning board unanimously denies request to extend mining permission. Applause from crowd. @ndn

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:59:29 PM
Now motion to deny request. Motion was seconded.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:57:55 PM
Board member Robert Incerpi says owner should come back to give public more time to digest issue. Says owner has until 2018 to present again

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:57:44 PM
Brown says water quality is looked at very, very closely.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:53:28 PM
Environmental expert for mine owner, David Brown says area is not a karstic one as some have said during public comment.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:53:16 PM
Schropp: "We are following established procedures." Says vested rights was "snap shot" at the time giving owner right to mine

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:50:34 PM
That's the end of public comment.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:33:48 PM
Simons asks if the topic can be tabled and continued at a later time.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:33:26 PM
"This is a major decision for our city," Simons says. "We have a moonscape."

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:31:39 PM
Simons says she wants to see mine reclaimed and turned into something useful for the public. For example, mitigation bank.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:30:05 PM
Former city council member Martha Simons lists concerns re mine: noise, vibration, traffic, deteriorating roads, water quality/flow, safety

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:27:49 PM
David Luciano with John R. Wood Realtors says the property values could diminish because of the current use. Wants request denied.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:23:47 PM
Worthington Country Club resident Ron Wagner: For many years "we have played the game of 10 more years. (...) We are tired of this game."

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:20:53 PM
One resident asks how the change in intensity is being measured and who is checking the numbers for the city.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:19:29 PM
Linda Schwartz says restoration work should start immediately on areas that aren't being mined. Says use is not compatible w/ city comp plan

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:17:11 PM
We have five more speakers it seems. Chairman of the board Roger Brunswick asks public to keep it brief and not repeat previous points.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:14:45 PM
Gallagher wants the mine owners to restore the property to the city's specifications.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:13:23 PM
Gallagher says residents are still concerned about aquifers and other environmental and water issues.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:12:20 PM
Cedar Creek resident Carolyn Gallagher says the public hasn't had enough time to digest the issue.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:11:54 PM
We are taking a quick break.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:02:12 PM
Same resident: "There was an agreement and I would personally like to see it end."

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 3:00:40 PM
Resident from nearby Hunters Ridge says there are trucks that are using Terry St.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 2:58:52 PM
Same resident: "Do we owe them an extension? I don't think so."

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 2:55:04 PM
One resident says owners of property have enjoyed tax benefits that have brought taxes down to $50K a year recently.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 2:54:44 PM
Stone says DRGR is only source of water for city.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 2:51:26 PM
Stone: How many more examples of environmental disasters before we learn that we must protect our water now?

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 2:50:52 PM
Resident Donna Stone also complaining about short notice for public re this meeting and vote. Says it's an important issue for Bonita.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 2:48:40 PM
Strader says he, too, didn't have enough time to digest the large volume of application docs. Says a lot of ?s still remain environmentally

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 2:47:25 PM
Strader reading from article says mining "unavoidably destroys natural resources."

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 2:45:20 PM
Resident Charlie Strader says blasts from mining are felt in surrounding residential areas.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 2:43:25 PM
Depew says 16 million cubic yards are left to be mined. So far about 19 million have been mined.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 2:40:53 PM
Depending on demand of market different areas are excavated, says Depew. 95% of property surface area has been impacted by mining.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 2:40:07 PM
Citrus Park resident wants the request to be denied and property converted for residential use.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 2:36:27 PM
Same resident says it's less frequent than it used to be but still a problem.

by PatJRiley via twitter 10/20/2015 2:34:45 PM