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 Bokeelia.
Property owner MPW Pine Island LLC/Skyway Towers LLC is seeking a variance that would allow them to build a 150-foot tall tower at 7645 Barrancas Ave., that would include a communications tower with antenna, a fenced compound with ground equipment and easement for access to the tower compound. The site, near the Barrancas Post Office, is currently vacant and zoned AG-2.
- Click here to review site plan documentation.
- The GPICA Board submitted a letter outlining community objections and provided community input sent to us by concerned residents. You can review the letter here.