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February 20, 2021
Dear Rick,
The Beachwalk Community of 356 dwellings is the largest community fronting on VBR (Vanderbilt Road) half way between Hwy 41 and Gulfshore Drive. We have lived here for 20 years and seen
major traffic and noise growth coupled with unsafe exit to VBR. There is only one exit, and turning left is extremely unsafe especially during the winter season.
Major concerns are also with how this Stock development can flout GMP and LDC requirements:
1. We object to the zoning density of this proposal: 87 units per code, Stock wants172.
Zoning setbacks require 50%, 2 towers require 93 ft. Setback Stock wants31 ft.
for 3 mid rises requires 38 ft and 43 ft, Stock wants 15 ft.
2. Open space requires 30% open, Stock includes major amenities (pools, cabanas).
3. Zoning requires compatibility and consistence with the existing neighborhood.
4. Traffic issues not addressed. TSI has not considered the Beachwalk Communit y and the nearby communities of Naples Park and Pelican Bay. Transportation has not considered seasonal
traffic, emergency exits, or growth from beach traffic growth from Collier east.
5. VBR is currently considered a near failing road (category E) and will surely fail with the proposed increased traffic from Stock and Collier growth.
Conclusion:
Let’s us keep the current C-1,2,3 zoning even if there is some additional traffic (which is doubtful). It would better serve the community than Shoehorning the proposed monster development
Into this small corner.
“There is no, planning when a commission can arbitrarily change Zoning and Growth management policy to approve these variances which also conflict with safety, community rights and common
sense.”
Michael Seef
Tel: 239-596-9135