- FL
- Lee County
- 4/9/24
- 04/09/2024
- 251 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent session, Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency voted against a proposed future land use map change, addressing residents’ concerns about potential impacts on the community. The decision came after a thorough discussion on the potential rezoning of a property intended to be part of the downtown district, with members and residents alike expressing skepticism about the implications for neighborhood traffic, density, and the island’s character.
- FL
- Lee County
- 3/14/24
- 03/14/2024
- 276 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency tackled significant amendments to the town’s comprehensive plan and Land Development Code, focusing on a range of issues from zoning classifications to the preservation of the island’s character. The agency’s deliberations covered the impact of the proposed changes on traffic flow, growth patterns, existing commercial properties, and short-term rentals. Particularly, the integration of resilience measures to face future storms, modification of the future land use map, and concerns over property rights versus development restrictions emerged as focal points of the discussion.
- FL
- Lee County
- 3/12/24
- 03/12/2024
- 247 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency grappled with a special exception request from Rude Shrimp, a local business seeking permission to operate a bar with visible outdoor music.
- FL
- Lee County
- 2/27/24
- 02/27/2024
- 205 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent meeting of the Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency (LPA), a significant topic of discussion was the rezoning request for the property on Estero Boulevard, the site of the former 7-Eleven store. The property owner’s representative, Sarah Propes, sought to redevelop the site with a convenience store and gas pumps, necessitating a commercial plan development due to zoning restrictions. The LPA ultimately approved the project with certain conditions, including a recommendation to consider an artistic mural on the back entrance. This decision was among several issues addressed, including proposals for live music extensions, special exceptions for alcohol sales, and discussions on accessory structure regulations following recent natural disasters.