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Lee County planning board backs transmittal of map amendment for 13.2‑acre US‑41 parcel amid neighbor objections
Summary
The Lee County Local Planning Agency voted Feb. 23 to recommend transmittal of CPA2025‑0003, a future‑land‑use map amendment for a 13.2‑acre parcel on South Tamiami Trail (US‑41). Neighbors and the Forest Property Owners Association raised notice, wetlands, coastal hazard and density concerns, including potential Live Local Act impacts.
The Lee County Local Planning Agency on Feb. 23 recommended transmittal of CPA2025‑0003, a comprehensive‑plan map amendment to redesignate a 13.2‑acre property on South Tamiami Trail from 'suburban' to 'urban community.' The agency voted on a motion to adopt and transmit the amendment to the Board of County Commissioners.
The applicant’s attorney, Richard Aiken of Henderson Franklin, told the LPA the property fronts on US‑41 and is currently zoned C‑1, and that the amendment would allow greater flexibility for future uses. "At this point in time, there is no companion rezoning with the property," Aiken said, adding the owner is considering commercial or multifamily options but has not decided on a final use.
Neighbors and the Forest Property Owners Association (FPOA)…
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