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Board approves Pine Island commercial-parking rezoning after extensive public comment
Summary
The board approved rezoning 3.69 acres on Pine Island (Upper Captiva Carriage Club) to a commercial plan development for consolidated commercial parking; residents raised traffic, wildlife and spot-zoning concerns while proponents said it would aid deliveries and recovery to outer islands.
Lee County commissioners approved a rezoning request for the Upper Captiva Carriage Club property on Pine Island (DCI 202300040) after extended public comment on Feb. 18.
Beth Workman, a principal planner, said the applicant seeks to rezone 3.69 acres from AG2 to commercial plan development to create commercial parking with accessory buildings to serve Greater Pine Island and outer islands. The hearing examiner recommended approval; eight participants were on the record.
Several residents, including longtime Pine Island residents, opposed the rezoning, saying existing facilities already provide the…
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