Support for PL20200000191From:gaes@citlink.net
To:LoCastroRick; aixa.capizz@colliercountyfl.gov; SolisAndy; GoodnerAngela; SaundersBurt; LykinsDave;
TaylorPenny; GrecoSherry; McDanielBill; FilsonSue
Cc:GundlachNancy
Subject:Support for PL20200000191
Date:Friday, January 29, 2021 7:45:35 PM
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Gae Siegel
9204 Quartz Lane #102
Naples, Florida 34120
gaes@citlink.net
January 29, 2019
RE: Support for PL20200000191
Heritage Bay PUD (PUDA)
Hearing date: February 9, 2021
Dear Sir or Madam:
My name is Gae Siegel and I have been a resident at the Quarry for 11 years, since January 2010. I
strongly support the pending PUD Amendment for the Heritage Bay PUD (PUDA). The 6 to 1 vote by the
Planning Commission recommending approval of this Amendment, shows thoughtful consideration by the
Planning Commission, and is appreciated by the owners of property in the Quarry Community.
Limestone trail is a privately owned and maintained road; it has never been indicated as being a cut
thorough for the general travelling public nor for general public access. Under the PUD, a gatehouse on
Limestone Trail, a private road, is a permitted use by right without any exceptions. The ability to install
gates on privately owned Limestone Trail is consistent with the development of the Quarry and Heritage
Bay and the approval/installation of gates on other private roads in both communities.
The purpose of Limestone Trail, as intended by the development plans for the overall Heritage Bay PUD,
is for access to the Commercial and Activity Center by the Quarry and Heritage Bay residential
communities. That purpose will not be affected or changed by this Amendment and the installation of
gates. Access through the gates will be provided to residents of the Quarry and Heritage Bay Community.
Emergency vehicles will have access in the same manner as they do all other communities with gates.
The Quarry Community Association will also allow access to the gates in times of declared emergencies
for evacuation purposes.
As development continues around our community, and the County makes modifications to the roadway
network adjacent to and along Immokalee Road, traffic will increase on Limestone trail. One of these
modifications, the installation of the traffic signal at Quarry Drive and Immokalee Road will substantially
increase the costs to the Quarry residents to maintain the roadway and will also increase the Quarry’s
liability exposure. I am concerned that these changes will adversely affect our community and our quality
of life.
In addition to increased costs and liability, potential increased delay and traffic at the intersection of
Quarry Drive and Immokalee Road could lead to safety issues for residents. Increased cut though traffic
and its added noise was never anticipated by those who purchased a home in the Quarry Community just
north of Limestone Trail. Using Limestone Trail, a private road, as a cut through roadway, is contrary to
the good planning and the intent of the PUD.
Allowing Limestone Trail to be potentially used by commercial traffic will make it more difficult to exit our
communities for both The Quarry and Heritage Bay residents. Limestone Trail with its many curves in the
road , is a more dangerous route for commercial trucks and traffic. There is also a designated bike path
on the side of Limestone Trail for our residents, adding unanticipated public traffic along this road
endangers the bikers and increases liability for the Quarry.
The numerous reasons explained in this letter, including safety issues, increased traffic, noise, cost, and
liability to name a few, makes it clear that as a resident and owner in the Quarry Community I strongly
encourage the County Commissioners to Support PL20200000191; Heritage Bay PUD (PUDA), at the
February 9, 2021 hearing.
Sincerely,
Gae Siegel