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Lee County chairman and neighboring commissioners meet over Boca Grande parking; mediator timeline raised
Summary
Lee County Chair Cecil Pendergrass met with Charlotte County commissioners to discuss Boca Grande parking rules, lost public spaces, ADA access and a possible state parcel for parking. Lee County staff reported 328 regulated spaces; staff proposed adding a pause on Chapter 164 mediation to future agendas; no vote was taken.
Lee County Chairman Cecil Pendergrass opened a joint meeting with Charlotte County commissioners to discuss parking and access on Boca Grande, saying the county's ordinance was intended to protect property and public safety after repeated vehicle and driveway-blocking incidents. “My name is Cecil Pendergrass, currently the chairman of the Lee County Commission,” he said, calling the session to order.
Charlotte County representatives pressed Lee County to consider alternatives to enforcement-only approaches and raised concerns about lost public parking and ADA access. A Charlotte County commissioner said residents had counted as many as “3 to 400 spaces” lost after the ordinance and urged the two counties to explore shared solutions, including…
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