Live updates from Patrick Riley
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Council unanimously approves project. Nelson: "I just want to hug you guys." Laughs from council.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 3:17:20 PM -
Nelson says he is totally against requiring elevators.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 3:14:56 PM
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Councilman Mike Gibson says he has lived in this type of "garden-style" bldg before. Says it is typically for younger professionals.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 3:14:38 PM
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Architect for developer says hotel is only required to have 5% ADA accessible units. By comparison this project will have a 1/3 ADA units.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 3:13:54 PM
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Simmons says he likes project. But wants project to be "all that it can be."
"I think we need elevators."by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 3:11:06 PM -
Nelson: "I think this is a great project. I can't wait."by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 3:10:00 PM
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Gilkey says elevators are "out of place in the discussion." Adds, that the city needs more density to start with.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 3:08:13 PM
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Resident Dennis Gilkey says developer has met all requirements. Also, favors putting in the roundabout at Dean and Old 41.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 3:07:29 PM
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#SWFL We're back here in Estero -- two items on this agenda, which you can find here: estero-fl.gov/wp-content/upl… -
Forbes says bonus density consideration should be given in exchange for adding elevators.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 3:05:27 PM
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Fred Forbes, candidate for District 6, says he likes project, but still wants elevators put in.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 3:04:49 PM
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Steinmeyer says he's not in favor of project. Doesn't think it will be affordable for citizens.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 3:03:47 PM
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PSA from Nelson: If you're parked over at post office & you're in grass or not in a spot, you'll probably get towed. Lots of ppl leaving.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:59:04 PM
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Simmons asks about cost of elevators. Developer: We don't have any properties with elevators.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:55:55 PM
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Developer says market here is "starving" for this type of product.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:54:53 PM
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Developer says "industry standard" is not to have elevators with this type of project. Handicap accessible units will be on ground floor.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:53:11 PM
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Councilman Peter Simmons asks if there will be handicap accessible units, since there won't be elevators.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:51:16 PM
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Developer says intent is to provide multi-family housing, also for young professionals. That's why they went with rentals not condos.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:50:46 PM
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Genson says as part of request staff did not look at cost of rent. McIntosh wants affordable housing.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:46:10 PM
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Councilman Stephen McIntosh says project like this "is exactly what we need" for young professionals to move to Bonita.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:44:56 PM
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Nelson says project will be good for younger professionals looking for housing.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:43:16 PM
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Lonkart: "It's extremely tiring" especially for older people.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:42:33 PM
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Project would be three stories, state law does not require elevators. Councilman Bill Lonkart says he'd favor elevators.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:42:07 PM
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Developer has agreed to move the Dixie Moon. The historic bldg will be relocated, but where exactly is not clear naplesnews.com/community/bann…by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:32:19 PM
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Here's a rendering of the project, view from Dean St. and Old 41: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZK5INzWkAEjTas.jpg
by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:30:27 PM -
Project will also include a kayak/canoe launch facility.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:28:58 PM
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Developer will work with city to place roundabout at Dean St. and Old 41 intersection (where currently Dixie Moon sits).by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:28:21 PM
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Developer says project will be "catalyst" for more development downtown.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:25:47 PM
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Community Development Planner Jacqueline Genson says parking was a concern, but the project has enough. Staff approved project.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:24:29 PM
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Zoning board last month backed the project: naplesnews.com/news/governmen…by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:23:51 PM
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Now on to zoning ordinance to allow for project known as Mosaic @ The Preserve at Oak Creek. Some bkgd: naplesnews.com/community/bann…by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:22:26 PM
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Council unanimously approves zoning ordinance for Bonita Exchange project.by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:20:08 PM
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Mayor Ben Nelson re project: "I think this is a great plan."by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:18:42 PM
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Steinmeyer says he likes the buffer btwn the commercial and residential space for the project and how it improves access/interconnectivityby PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:17:38 PM
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Resident and mayoral candidate Rick Steinmeyer re Bonita Exchange: "I'm impressed by this project."by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:16:22 PM
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But first we start with 2nd reading of zoning ordinance for Bonita Exchange project. More here (toward end): naplesnews.com/community/bann…by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:09:44 PM
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Here's some background on the contentious Raptor Bay issue: naplesnews.com/community/bann…
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Here's today's agenda: cityofbonitasprings.org/wp-content/upl…by PatJRiley via twitter 1/20/2016 2:04:30 PM
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Bonita council approves moving historic Dixie Moon Cafe to corner of Old 41, Reynolds St.: naplesnews.com/community/bann… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CWYEYZkWUAAaP7h.jpg
by PatJRiley via twitter 12/16/2015 9:08:14 PM -
Lee County takes Conservation 20/20 land off the table for new Bonita Springs high school, reports @MelhorL : naplesnews.com/news/education…by PatJRiley via twitter 12/16/2015 7:58:05 PM
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