Plan Generates MUCH Talk and Then Some
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SAN I BEL — CAPT1VA Serving the islands since 196" Vol. 16, No. 6 Tuesday, February 10, 1976 1 Section, 10 cents County "no's" and then "yesses" Captiva groin The Lee County Com- At first, it seemed as if the missioners, who are commission would heed the sometimes hard to un- pleas of Captiva residents, derstand at their most 21 of whom signed a petition logical, reversed them- (in ten minutes) saying they selves last Wednesday when were against the groin and first they denied a request against the idea of fooling from Mariner Properties to around with Mother Nature. build a groin in Redfish The basic fear seems to be Pass, and then, ten minutes that it (the groin) may later, changed their minds create a current which and decided to send a letter would or could hit Captiva a to the Corps of Engineers, bit farther down the Island, saying they really didn't and, for instance, if it hit at disapprove of the groin after the post office corner, could all. be disastrous and possibfc' cut the Island in half—or The letter, incidently, more pieces if it felt like it. so<» aot imply that the According to Sarita Van commissioners agree with Vleck, the problem with the groin—it just says that, such a project is that one Sanibel's sentinal right now, at any rate, they never knows what the final don't disagree with it. If it is outcome will be until it is (or finally passed by all who could be) too late to do (see ospreys & craff fair Inside) have to pass on it (and you'd anything about it— find that list hard to believe) especially if the effect is an it will be paid for by Mariner adverse one, such as cutting "Properties. the Island in half. Plan generates MUCH talk and then some... The mayor was back at the helm Wed- timents. and MacKenzie said that the plan was good idea to have any allocations of "O" on nesday morning and by H:30 a.m. all of the A motion was made by Butler and passed essentially complete. the map because of legal implications. White elements of the plan had been presented. unanimously to receive the comprehensive Michl questioned whether the donations said that the figure was being changed and George Tenney gave an empassioned plea land use plan with for work and revision were open record or anonymous ? The mayor that the "O" was all over the map, not just for a youth center. *• "deepest- thanks for the past work in- said that normally donations were identified OQ the Gulf Beach, e.g. golf courses and "There is a crying need now," he said. "In volved." as to donor and amount but that anonymous conservation lands. the name of heaven, let's It was announced that Bill Roberts and the gifts came through an attorney. Michl MacKenzie said that the Dunes had do something for our young people!'' attorneys would be present to talk to the questioned the legality anonyminity of dedicated "in perpetuity" the golf course He said mat one youngster tiaa told turn council and the public tomorrow although donations coming into the city. and just because there was a "O" on con- "You fat cats don't give a hoot for the young time and place was not determined. The afternoon session began with George servation lands it "didn't admit to per- people on the island." After explaining the The mayor said that due to an article Peck from the Florida International petuity." He said that he was concerned that early school schedule and a long afternoon written in Sports Illustrated recently about University who owns as a gift from Davidson "we are impuning the legality of land use gKnd evening on the island with nowhere to go Sanibel, offers of contributions had come in a piece of property along the Gulf which has saying that this land cannot be used." ^nd nothing to do allowing for the youngsters to help the efforts of Sanibel to control its been rezoned at 6 units per acre. He said that He then asked why there was a 6.0 density to get into trouble Tenney said that the youth own destiny and asked council advice. the University expected to have a salable on the Gulf Beach Ridge east of Tarpon Bay center should be given first priority. MacKenzie said that he expected to have piece of property so that the University and 2.0 west of Tarpon Bay. Tammy There was some discussion on en- to go the legal route and that it would be could invest in future programs for their responded saying that there was relatively vironmental performance standards, set- ungracious not to accept contributions. students but at 6 units per acre they doubted little undeveloped land east of the line and if backs and permitting after which Duane Goss said that the final count on the census the ability to sell the property. there was to be any more condo develop- White said that as far as the planning (2,501) would indicate that SanibePs share of He was thanked. There was not much ment it should be in that area but, stating commission was concerned, after many state and federal funds would be less than discussion about the matter. Getting back to firmly, "There will be no more condos on months of sweat, tears, and disap- expected, which would effect the capital the study of the plan, MacKenzie again this island, period." pointments, "we have officially given you improvement programs. brought up a paragraph about the rights of White said that there had been some "hot the proposed Comprehensive land use plan." Audience comment was requested. existing land users reading; "All existing communication" on the matter but charging Mayor Goss said that the fact that the Arthur Hunter got up to say that it was too land uses which are legal as of the date of discrimination that it was the advice of seven of the planning commission were bad that there were only 10 people present adoption by the City are confirmed as a council to cut off the 6 units per acre at "sitting here and still talking to each other" out of 4,000 dwelling units since they could continuing legality; existing dwellings, Tarpon Bay Road. was a tribute to ths? commission. not express with him appreciation of the structures, and land uses..." Goss questioned the east-west density on Vernon MaeKeuzie gave congratulations work done. He suggested that facilities be White said that the paragraph had the Gulf Beach Ridge as beginning at 3 going and praise to the- planning commission brought into being before huge develop- ramifications which were not obvious and to 6, then nine, then 5. and back up to 6, saying that a * ^mark point had been ments and that the plan be paced to reflect that the proposed paragraph should be asking whether motels and hotels were reached due fej'>"*^>cjfl work and consistent availability of facilities. discussed with the planners and Fred included or not. efforts of the c^fi&Sssion to which all the Kenny Tremaine requested that a Bosselman. Nothing was decided; Audience comment citizens of Sanibe' - ,iuld be grateful. publicity chairman be appointed to carry on The mayor suggested that White put it on was called. Maxene Miehl wanted a Butler said thiisz-te intent of the council "the work you've done on island and the shopping list for the planners. clarification of subdivisions-platted versus was to make a "great plan"; LeBuff said nationally. You people should be After discussion of home occupations, non-platted since she owns an unplatted that an outstanding job had been done and congratulated." cluster concepts, 1,500 square foot shops portion (10 acres) of Tahiti Shores. It has a the credit was rightfully deserved by the Maxine Michl asked that copies of the plan under apartments in the RC3 areas, road running through the property, water commission; Bailey expressed gratitude to be available at meetings for public in- questions about why gas stations were and power and that the original plans for the all that had beencfonein the sincere desire to. spection, and whether the completely allowed in some commercial areas and not land called for 22 units, but the "develop- preserve the island and the mayor said that revised edition has been collated. White said others, the allocation of "O" units per acre ment intensified" map now allowed her to every citizen would express the same sen- that there were a couple of maps yet to come came up. MacKenzie didn't think it was a build 'Vz a house. _ February 10, 1976 The Islander =political and governmental SANIBEL-CAPTIVA ISLANDER Established 1961 Activities SANiSEL PLANNING COMMISSION, ofncfaiiy established bv ^^ I - ihe Sansisei City Council on February 25, 1975, will hold Editor Virginia N. Brosvrt t^^*i I *Oi f"% #"#,#*$ r* regular meetings every A'.onday at *:39 a.m., af Sanjbe! City \B#\J1^| Ivivll HaH. The PabJic is !nvited to attend. FiRE DEPARHtEWT meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7:30, Palm Ridge Road Firettouse. Classified Rates:'SLOG minimum for 10 words or less; i hese tisTings are presented as a pubile service for visitors five cents per word thereafter., and motei owners (who may get fired of reciting long fists for SANIBEt-CAPTWA CONSERVATION FOVHDAVm Board of their guests) by the Sansbei Captiva ISLANDER, if you have Directors meets the second Tuesday of each month at 3:30 a service, either paid for or free, which you think shouid be p.m.