Development News for Cape Coral, Florida

Land Use Designation Changed to Parks and Recreation for New Park Site

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed Ordinance 36-26, a city-initiated amendment to change the future land use from Mixed Use to Parks and Recreation for a 2.54-acre platted park site located on the south side of Tropicana Parkway, west of Old Burnt Store Road. This amendment reflects the site's current and intended use as a public park. Staff recommended approval, noting consistency with the comprehensive plan and land development code. The commission unanimously recommended approval.

Two City Parcels Re-designated to Parks and Recreation to Align with Sports Complex

The Planning and Zoning Commission considered Ordinance 37-26, a city-initiated amendment to change the future land use of two parcels totaling over 23 acres from Public Facilities and a Lee County designation to Parks and Recreation. The parcels are located along Chandler Grove Boulevard and 232 Trafalgar Parkway, within the urban services transition area and adjacent to the Cape Coral Sports Complex. The amendment aims to align these city-owned parcels with the overarching Parks and Recreation designation of the sports complex and allow for potential future expansion. Staff recommended approval, and the commission unanimously recommended approval.

Commission Recommends Denial for Church Land Use Change Request

The Planning and Zoning Commission considered Ordinance 28-26, a privately initiated amendment to change the future land use map from Single Family Residential to Public Facility for parcels totaling 4.52 acres, currently occupied by Cape Baptist Church. Staff recommended approval, finding consistency with the comprehensive plan and land development code. Concerns were raised by residents regarding potential expansion, a communication tower, traffic, and RF radiation. The commission ultimately voted to recommend denial of the ordinance.