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Planning Board - June 3, 2026
[1750 Ortiz Ave.; case RZ26-0042] The Planning Board is considering a request to rezone 19.79 +/- acres at 1750 Ortiz Ave. from Planned Unit Development (PUD) (expired) to Light Industrial (IL). The property was previously approved for the Suncoast Commerce Park PUD in 2006, which allowed for up to 280,000 square feet of industrial flex uses, management offices, and restaurant space. However, construction did not commence by the required date of October 16, 2013, and was not completed by October 16, 2018, rendering the PUD null and void. The current owner, Eastgroup Properties L P, represented by RVI Planning, seeks to revert the property to its underlying Light Industrial zoning. The rezoning is considered consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan for industrial development, promoting job opportunities and tax base expansion. The property is located at the northwest corner of Ortiz Avenue and Laredo Avenue, approximately 1.3 miles from I-75 and has frontage on Ortiz Avenue, an arterial roadway. Utilities including potable water and sanitary sewer are available or will be built by the applicant. No public comment is detailed in this portion of the document. [1750 Ortiz Avenue; case F2510.15] Rezoning of approximately 19.79 acres from Commercial Intensive (CI) to Light Industrial (IL) for industrial uses totaling 272,060 square feet. The project is located at 1750 Ortiz Avenue. The rezoning is considered a downzoning. Traffic analysis indicates Ortiz Avenue is projected to operate at a poor Level of Service in 2030, with or without the project. Lee County has identified funding for widening Ortiz Avenue. Required transportation improvements include construction of a southbound right-turn lane on Ortiz Avenue, a westbound right-turn lane on Laredo Avenue, and potential modification to accommodate realignment of the Ortiz Avenue/Laredo Avenue intersection. The applicant will enter into a development agreement to pay a proportionate share towards the signalization of the Ortiz Avenue/Laredo Avenue intersection. Water and sewer lines are adjacent, but developer-funded system enhancements like line extensions may be required. The project is anticipated to have an industrial flow demand of approximately 29,685 gallons per day. [3250 - 3460 Old Metro Parkway; case PUD26-0045] Amendment to the Garden Street Iron and Metal Planned Unit Development (PUD) to include a Self-Service Auto Parts Yard north of Southern Garden Street. This involves modifying the Schedule of Uses, eliminating building perimeter plantings for four accessory structures, and updating the Master Concept Plan. The total project size is approximately 45.22 acres. The property is located at 3250 - 3460 Old Metro Parkway. The applicant is Trademark Metals Recycling LLC, with Tim Keene of Keene Development LLC as the agent. The existing PUD was approved in 2007 and amended in 2015. The amendment aims to improve traffic flow, internal operations, safety, and operational efficiency. Public comment is not stated. [3254-3350 Old Metro Parkway, 2920 Walpear Street, and 2804 Hanson Street; case Ordinance No. 3739 (related to PUD framework)] This document details a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment for Garden Street Iron & Metal, Inc. The project expands the existing junkyard and recycling center by adding 17.7 acres, bringing the total to 36.86 acres. The amendment allows for initial vehicle processing facilities on the north side of Southern Garden Street to improve internal traffic circulation and eliminate approximately 80-90 daily forklift trips across the street. The final shredding will continue on the south side. The project involves numerous deviations from standard Land Development Code regulations, including setbacks, buffer yard requirements, landscaping, and signage. Public comment is not explicitly detailed, but the document focuses on the applicant's narrative and legal analysis supporting the amendment. The decision was to approve the PUD Amendment. This document outlines proposed amendments to the City of Fort Myers Comprehensive Plan, specifically Element 8 (Community Appearance) and Element 12 (Concurrency Management System). The changes aim to clarify policies regarding streetscaping, advisory board roles, and the coordination of development with public facilities. Element 8 will clarify the City's role in maintaining Royal Palms along specific boulevards and streets, and allow flexibility in appointing boards for community appearance oversight. Element 12 will remove duplicative language regarding public services and facilities, referencing other elements for these details. The document also details waiver requests for a Traffic Impact Statement, landscaping, and building elevations, citing that proposed changes will not increase traffic, will enclose operations to reduce visual impact, and will not involve new habitable structures. The document is a public hearing agenda item for June 3, 2026, with staff recommending approval of the proposed amendments.
- Board:
- Planning Board
- Date:
- 2026-06-03
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Considered (pending)
- Address:
- 1750 Ortiz Ave.
- Applicant:
- Eastgroup Properties L P (represented by RVI Planning, Stacy Ellis Hewitt, AICP)
Planning Board - May 6, 2026
[2702-2726 Hanson St.; case RZ26-0041] Planning Board meeting on May 6, 2026, will consider a rezoning request for 0.94 acres at 2702-2726 Hanson St. from Light Industrial (IL) to Heavy Industrial (IH). The applicant, Connor Lot LLC, represented by Ensite Inc., seeks this change to align with surrounding industrial uses and facilitate future development. Staff review indicates consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, noting proximity to interstate access and arterial roadways. No objections were raised by the Fire Marshall or Engineering Division. The property is currently used for indoor and outdoor storage. A separate item on the agenda is the vacation of a 0.46-acre portion of Lee Street right-of-way north of Edwards Drive, requested by the City of Fort Myers, represented by Wilbur Smith LLC, to allow for the full redevelopment of the Fort Myers Yacht Basin. This vacation is supported by letters of no objection from utility providers, though Florida Power & Light noted the City would be responsible for facility removal/relocation. Staff finds this vacation consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's goals for downtown redevelopment. [North of Edwards Drive; case VAC24-0024] Planning Board meeting on May 6, 2026, will consider the vacation of a 0.46 +/- acre portion of Lee Street right-of-way, located north of Edwards Drive. The owner is the City of Fort Myers, and the agent is Terry Cramer III of Wilbur Smith LLC. The purpose of the vacation is to allow for the full redevelopment of the Fort Myers Yacht Basin. All abutting properties are city-owned. Letters of no objection were received from TECO Peoples Gas, Comcast, Lee County Department of Transportation, Lee County Utilities, and Florida Department of Transportation. Florida Power & Light stated the City would be responsible for removal/relocation of their facilities. Staff recommends approval of the vacation to the City Council. The property is located in Section 13, Township 44 South, Range 24 East. This document outlines policies and objectives related to historic preservation, capital improvements, inter-governmental coordination, and public education facilities for the City of Fort Myers. It details strategies for protecting historic resources, planning and funding public infrastructure, coordinating with neighboring jurisdictions and school districts, and ensuring adequate school capacity. Specific policies address adaptive reuse of historic structures, capital project evaluation criteria (projects $20,000 or greater), interlocal agreements for school siting, and school concurrency review processes. The document also mentions the City's commitment to maintaining Level of Service (LOS) standards for public facilities and coordinating with the Lee County School District regarding school capacity and siting. It references the need for financial feasibility in capital projects and the use of impact fees for public facility improvements. The document also notes that the City will review its Capital Improvements Element annually and submit updates to the state. This document details proposed amendments to several elements of a Comprehensive Plan, including Capital Improvements, Inter-Governmental Coordination, Public Education Facilities, and Property Rights. Key changes involve removing outdated policy language, references to dissolved areas (Urban Reserve Area), and language no longer required by state statute. Staff recommends approval of these proposed changes as they are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code.
- Board:
- Planning Board
- Date:
- 2026-05-06
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Not stated (agenda item for consideration)
- Address:
- 2702-2726 Hanson St.
- Applicant:
- Connor Lot LLC (represented by Ensite Inc.)
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