Development will cause big problems on the island
By Staff | Jul 7, 2021
To the editor:
There was a fairly large turnout for the meeting on development approval for signage, square foot deviations and the proposed package stores along with the 94 townhouse units they want approval for on Pine Island.
What perplexes me the most is that the pre-approval was in 1981 for this parcel. However, that is a far cry from what our environment has endured and become in 2021.
A majority present were passionate about our island environment and compassionate about the toll adding these units will take on our infrastructure and wetlands; along with the animals that call this home.
Islanders oppose deviations for Publix, townhomes projects
One public outcry at hearing: ‘You’re ripping the heart out of Pine Island!
By PAULETTE LeBLANC - | Jul 7, 2021
Every proposed deviation at a public hearing Tuesday, June 29, at Pine Island Methodist Church, sponsored by the Greater Pine Island Civic Association, was voted down by Pine Island residents most of them left asking why the meeting was even necessary, since they feel they ultimately have no control over current or future development anyway.
Stacy Hewitt, director of planning for Banks Engineering, gave a five-point presentation on the changes they’d like to make to original plans for the new Publix and Orchid Cove Townhomes being built on Pine Island. After each of the five points of the presentation, the community was asked to vote whether they were in favor or opposed to proposals.