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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. ....
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Expert’s opinion appreciated concerning GPICA’s Doppler radar tower discussion By Staff | Jan 27, 2021 To the editor: In response to the article, “Topics discussed at the Greater Pine Island Civic Association,” Jan. 13, I was glad to read that someone with experience, a retired meteorologist, spoke out against the 110-foot Doppler radar tower WINK News wants to construct on our island. One of the things that concerns me, they are seeking a variance request due to our height restrictions. The tower would exceed Lee County’s 90-foot and Pine Island’s 45-foot height restrictions. Those restrictions were put in place for a reason and one of them was, the residents of Pine Island wanted to keep new construction in character with our island. This would only open the door for more height variances, “with who knows what else.” It is ugly and would be an eyesore to all who are forced to look at it. ....