All developers of multifamily residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and infrastructure projects and subdivisions are required to hold Public Information Sessions in Lee County’s unincorporated areas — including Pine Island — to inform residents of their plans and especially any variances they are seeking. On Pine Island, the GPICA has historically been the designated forum for these public meetings and allows property owners or their representatives to present their case and gives residents the opportunity to ask questions.
After the Q&A, the GPICA calls for a voice vote on whether the attendees — including the GPICA membership — support or oppose the requests, then sends a summary of the meeting, including the results of the non-binding voice votes, to Lee County development staff to include as part of the development order (or rezoning) package.
During our Aug. 5, 2025 meeting, attendees will hear details of a zoning change request for Pine Island Center.
Property owners Pi Daze LLC and Joseph & Florence Polotto Trust are requesting a zoning change for nearly 24 acres of land at 10300 Betsy Pkwy and 5041 Pine Island Road. The parcel on Betsy Parkway is currently zoned AG-2, while the Pine Island Road property is currently zoned for C-1A (commercial). The owners are requesting both be changed to mixed use planned development (MPD) to allow for 50,000 square feet of various commercial use (medical/office building), 275,000 square feet of outdoor/enclosed storage as well as various industrial uses.
- You can view or download the initial submission package for this request here