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Council advances First Baptist redevelopment plan to second reading amid neighborhood concerns
Summary
The council approved first reading of a home-rule development agreement that would allow First Baptist Church property to be redeveloped into a rebuilt church and 12 single-family lots, with multiple deviations and community safeguards. Councilors asked for clearer terms on setbacks, drainage, short-term rentals and ongoing neighborhood outreach.
The Fort Myers Beach Town Council on Oct. 6 voted to send the proposed development agreement for First Baptist Church’s property to second reading, a step that allows detailed land-use terms to be finalized before a final vote.
Developer Jonathan Thomas of SJ Collins and planner Jennifer Sabin presented a plan that splits the site into Parcel 1 (about 2.05 acres along Estero Boulevard for 12 single-family residential lots) and Parcel 2 (about 1.0 acre for the rebuilt church). The developer said proceeds from lot sales would fund rebuilding the…
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