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Commissioners,
I am not one to normally write my local or national representatives, however, I found myself compelled to comment on the One Naples Development. I am hopeful that this email is taken
into consideration.
As you know, Zoning Ordinances and Plans are created to manage land use in a responsible manner. The concept is to plan land use and its development to be compatible with not only its
immediately surrounding area, but adjacent areas/neighborhoods.
Upon reviewing what is being proposed by Stock Development and the requested variances, it is clear that their proposal falls well beyond what the planners intended for the area. It
appears that Stock has ignored the zoning requirements in order to achieve their financial goals. Whereas I understand their need to make a profit as a developer, their financial feasibility
analysis should have taken into account the restrictions associated with the property. Such a feasibility study normally takes place prior to purchase.
I believe it is irresponsible of our representatives to ignore the intent of the zoning requirements and the surrounding residents simply because a developer (no matter how well respected
that developer may be) failed to do their homework. The requested variances are material. The area simply cannot absorb that level of additional density. It is not local governments'
role to bailout poor decisions made by private individuals/companies.
We have lived in Naples for over 25 years and believe what has been proposed by Stock is inappropriate for the Vanderbilt Beach area and should not be approved as proposed.
Concerned North Naples resident,
Luis Salomon