June 29, 2021 Public Information Session: Publix Plaza Plus Townhome Development

Townhome Community, Package Store Discussion Set for Public Meeting on June 29, 2021

Banks Engineering and the Greater Pine Island Civic Association are holding a joint public information session to discuss amendments to the Publix grocery store plaza currently under construction near Pine Island Center and a proposed 94-townhome development to be located behind it. All members of the public are invited to attend.

  • The meeting will take place in person at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, at the Pine Island Methodist Church, 5701 Pine Island Rd. NW, Bokeelia, FL  33922 (at the Center).
  • The meeting will also be streamed live on the web through Microsoft Teams at the following link: Online Microsoft Teams Meeting Link: http://bitly.ws/dHxm The conference call in number is (866) 633-5703. The conference ID: 846 274 30#

All multifamily residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and infrastructure projects and subdivisions are required to obtain a Development Order before beginning any site work or obtaining any building permits. In some unincorporated communities — including Pine Island — developers are required to hold public meetings to inform residents of their plans.

On Pine Island, the GPICA has historically been the designated forum for these public meetings. Following a presentation, GPICA members and other participants have an opportunity to ask questions of the developers and the GPICA board typically sends a letter to the Lee County Department of Community Development and the Lee County Commission summarizing community response to the proposed changes.

Since the COVID-19 risk for unvaccinated people in Lee County is still very high, we ask that attendees who are not fully vaccinated wear masks for their own safety and the well-being of others. Alternatively, anyone may join the virtual session online or by calling in. The meeting link is: http://bitly.ws/dHxm The conference call in is (866) 633-5703. The conference ID: 846 274 30#

To Participate Online Via Microsoft Teams

  • Those calling in should mute their phones. The meeting moderator will keep you muted until the end of the presentation, when they will take comments and questions.
  • Please remain muted to prevent background noise.
  • Participants may use the chat feature at any time during the meeting to ask a question or make a comment. They will be answered at the end of the presentation in the order received.
  • You may also use the “raise hand” function at the end of the presentation if you would prefer to verbalize your comments or questions.

Please note, Chrome is the suggested web browser to use with Microsoft Teams in order to reduce or eliminate feedback.

About the Variances and Zoning Changes Requested

Calusa Cay/Publix Plaza

The agents are seeking an administrative zoning amendment for a subdivision plat deviation and sign package deviations. Specifically:

  • They’re requesting a deviation to allow a package store (liquor store) less than 500 feet from a school property line. The store would be located 319 feet from the property line, 500 feet from the athletic field fence,  and 622 feet from the bus ramp fence of Pine Island Elementary School.
  • An amendment for two retail buildings adjacent to Publix grocery store (that are already shown on the approved zoning Master Concept Plan). One is 7,000 square feet of retail with a package store — reduced from 10,000 square feet — and the second is a 23,500 square-foot retail building (reduced from 26,500 square feet).

To review the full development history for the project, please visit the Lee County Office of Community Development document search engine. When you get to the search engine page, type  “calusa cay CPD” in the search line.

Orchid Cove — 94 Townhomes 

Orchid Cove is 55.36 acres already zoned for residential use and accessed through the Publix Plaza parcel. It was originally approved for 156 condominiums.

  • The developer is seeking a Development Order for a proposed residential community consisting of 94 townhomes, a clubhouse and associated infrastructure located behind Publix. All multiple-family residential, commercial, institutional, infrastructure, industrial development projects and subdivisions must obtain a Development Order from Lee County before beginning any site work activities and the issuance of a building permit.
  • The planned construction includes roadway, drainage, potable water mains and central sewer collection systems. Two previously approved and constructed lakes will provide water quality treatment and storm water attenuation.

To review the full development history for the project, please visit the the Lee County Office of Community Development document search engine. When you get to the search engine page, type “orchid cove” in the search line.

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