Fort Myers public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission approved two Certificates of Review for property modifications in the Edison Park and Downtown Historic Districts. The decisions allow for impact-resistant windows at a residential property and signage and art panels for a new hotel.
- Approved COR22-0090 for new impact resistant windows at 1650 Menlo Road (5-0)
- Approved COR22-0085 for signage, site changes, and façade art at 2300 First Street (5-0)
Public Art Committee
The committee approved a contract for the repair of the Rachel at the Well statue and a formal agreement for the River Basin Mural Project. Members also authorized payments for engineering reviews of the Journey of Hope project. A proposal to adopt a land acknowledgement statement was tabled.
- Approved November 15, 2022 minutes (7-0)
- Approved proposal by Rosa Lowinger & Associates for Rachel at the Well repairs (7-0)
- Approved agreement between Fort Myers Mural Society, CRA, and the committee for River Basin Mural Project (7-0)
- Tabled adoption of a land acknowledgement statement
- Approved $750 for Rosa Lowinger and Associates to review Journey of Hope engineering drawings and site (5-0)
- Approved requirement for engineering previews in the master plan for all future commissioned artwork (5-0)
Citizens Police Review Board
The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 8, 2022 meeting and a consent agenda containing 11 preliminary cases. Additionally, the Board voted to accept the findings for four non-mandatory review cases involving various officer conduct and policy violations.
- Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes and Board Report (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda containing 11 preliminary cases (5-0)
- Accepted findings for Case No. IA 2022-004 involving Officer Kendall Schaefer (5-0)
- Accepted findings for Case No. Admin 2022-002 involving Detective Eric Reitler (5-0)
- Accepted findings for Case No. Admin 2022-003 involving Officers Tori Johnston and Giordani Almonte (5-0)
- Accepted findings for Case No. Admin 2022-004 involving Officers Christopher Mocci and Frederick Hink (5-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of a Planned Unit Development for 11.27 acres at 9541 and 9553 Teter Road to allow limited industrial uses. The recommendation includes specific landscape buffer requirements and a five-year construction timeline. The board also received a presentation on a proposed Hendry Street Pedestrian Study.
- Approved August 3, 2022 minutes (7-0)
- Recommended approval to City Council for PUD at 9541 and 9553 Teter Road (7-0)
Economic Development Advisory Board
The board approved the minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting. Members discussed hurricane recovery efforts, including FEMA's 50% rule and the use of inmate crews for debris cleanup, but took no further formal actions.
- Approved Minutes of the November 3, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission approved the installation of brick pavers across the entire right-of-way of McGregor Boulevard. The board also approved a new dumpster enclosure downtown and residential window and awning updates in the Dean Park Historic District.
- Approved COR22-0086 to install brick pavers in the entire right-of-way of McGregor Blvd between Manuels Dr. and Larchmont Ave (6-0)
- Approved COR22-0087 for a new dumpster enclosure at 1375 Monroe St (5-0-1)
- Approved COR22-0088 for impact resistant windows at 2657 Michigan Ave, excluding the requirement for mullions (6-0)
- Approved COR22-0089 for hurricane screens and canvas awnings at 1511 Palm Ave, including additional awnings for other first-floor windows (6-0)
Public Art Committee
The committee approved a 60-day extension for the Uncommon Friends Fountain Committee to secure $50,000 in funding for a dancing water feature and pump maintenance. The board also approved the minutes from the October 18, 2022 meeting. Several other items, including a land acknowledgement consideration, were tabled or postponed.
- Approved 60-day extension for Uncommon Friends Fountain funding request (5-0)
- Approved October 18, 2022 minutes (5-0)
- Tabled input by Councilman Bochette
- Postponed Land Acknowledgement Consideration until December meeting
- Authorized Tom Hall to contact Lee County regarding Stacked Brands maintenance
Citizens Police Review Board
The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from August 9, 2022, and a consent agenda containing 14 police complaint cases. The Board also voted to accept the findings for one non-mandatory review case involving an officer's conduct.
- Approved August 9, 2022 meeting minutes and Board Report (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda containing 14 cases (Prelim 2022-010 through Prelim 2022-049) where the Chief of Police found no policy violations (5-0)
- Accepted findings for Case No. IA 2022-002 involving Officer Rosemary Urena, where the Chief of Police sustained violations resulting in counseling, policy review, and a 12-hour suspension (5-0)
Economic Development Advisory Board
The board approved the minutes from the September 1, 2022 meeting. The session primarily consisted of presentations and discussions regarding Hurricane Ian recovery, water conservation feasibility, and infrastructure funding. No other substantive votes were taken.
- Approved Minutes of the September 1, 2022 Regular Meeting (unanimous)
Building & Zoning Oversight Committee
The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 22, 2022 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of staff reports regarding Hurricane Ian cleanup, permit revenues, and departmental staffing.
- Approved minutes from September 22, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider rescinding a Conditional Use approval for three properties on State Road 82. The request is to allow the construction of a 1,479,813 sq. ft. warehousing and distribution center.
- Public hearing for warehousing and distribution center at 9901, 10201, and 10631 State Road 82
- Request to rescind Conditional Use approval for Folio IDs 10254171, 10254176, and 10254172
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustments reviewed a request for a variance to allow a single-family home on a lot that does not meet minimum square footage requirements. Residents expressed concerns regarding property elevation and potential flooding of neighboring lots. Staff recommended approval of the variance to facilitate development on the corner lot.
- Variance request for 1829 Palm Avenue to reduce lot area from 7,500 sq. ft. to 6,052 +/- sq. ft.
- Public hearing regarding a single-family home development by Richardson Construction & Development, Inc.
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to discuss a variance request for a property on Palm Avenue. The board is deciding if a single family home can be built on a lot that does not meet minimum square footage standards.
- Public hearing for variance at 1829 Palm Avenue regarding minimum square footage development standards
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use application for a property in the Colonial Hammock Planned Unit Development. The request seeks to allow the construction of a vehicle sales and service center.
- Public hearing for conditional use at 4440 Executive Circle to allow a vehicle sales and service center
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustments held a public hearing regarding a conditional use application for a large-scale industrial project. The proposal involves constructing a 1,479,813 square foot warehousing and distribution facility on approximately 226 acres near State Road 82.
- Conditional Use for warehouse/distribution center at 9901, 10201, and 10207 State Road 82
- Proposed 1,479,813 square foot facility on 226.19 +/- acres
- Developer Agreements involving C-Hack, LLC and Keystone Creek, LLC