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From:April Olson
To:TaylorPenny
Subject:Additional information
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 3:12:37 PM
Attachments:N. Marshall Longwater Bellmar letter 3-11-21 (005).pdf
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Dear Commissioner Taylor,
Attached is a 4 page letter from our traffic expert, Norm Marshall. He sent it to the planning
commission following the Longwater hearing. I am not sure if this was included in the BCC agenda
packet. If not, I wanted to you to have this, as the information is important.
Best regards,
April
April Olson
Senior Environmental Planning Specialist
Conservancy of Southwest Florida
1495 Smith Preserve Way
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 262-0304, Ext 250
Protecting Southwest Florida’s unique natural environment
and quality of life…now and forever.
From:Martha McKee
To:TaylorPenny
Subject:Additional Question on Villages
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 1:21:21 PM
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I have one additional question about the proposed housing that I have not heard addressed. It may
seem like a minor point, but I think full transparency on this is important. It concerns the so-called
affordable housing the developers are promising. What is the amount of their “affordable” house?
And if a buyer qualified for one of these units, what is to prevent him or her from reselling the house
at an unaffordable price and making a huge profit? I don’t think the developers should get away
with throwing these bones out to the public to make their proposals seem palatable without more
specific information. Have these questions been answered and if not, why not?
Martha McKee
1530 18th Ave NE
Naples, FL 34120
239-784-2720
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From:GWEN LANGLEY
To:TaylorPenny
Subject:Bellmar and Longwater Villages will change Collier County forever
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 4:36:13 PM
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Commisioner Taylor,
Please help us stop Collier County from getting a raw deal. Approval of Longwater
and Bellmar Villages would create severe traffic impacts, pass tens of millions of
dollars of costs on to taxpayers, and destroy two thousand acres of primary panther
habitat of the endangered Florida panther. Our community cannot afford to subsidize
these massive poorly-planned developments, nor should we.Please do not vote to
support these villages.
Gwen Langley
79 33rd Ave S
Naples, FL 34102
From:Joan Hanlon
To:McDanielBill; TaylorPenny; SaundersBurt; SolisAndy; LoCastroRick
Subject:Big Cypress
Date:Tuesday, May 25, 2021 10:36:04 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
Please vote against this huge project that will change Collier County forever.
Our infrastructure cannot support this, and certain intersections are failing now according to the MPO. Even Florida
officials have said Eastern Collier development is ill advised.
This is a quote from an article from Ecowatch “ "We need to cultivate a culture of coexistence," Ward said. "If the
panther goes extinct, I will be worried about all the other wildlife and people in Florida, because it means we will
have missed the opportunity we have now to conserve enough land to ensure balance between wildlife and people."
I fear more development in that area will push panthers further west in our neighborhoods. PLEASE STOP THE
INSANE DEVELOPMENT.
Not feeling represented,
Joan Hanlon
1980 16th St Ne
Naples 34120
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From:Andrew Tyler
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Subject:Big Cypress town development - please vote NO
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 12:42:09 PM
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Ladies and Gentlemen;
I believe you are considering Collier Enterprises' proposal for "Big Cypress"
tomorrow. I would urge you to vote NO.
I have no doubt your swamped with e-mail on the subject, so I'll keep it short.
1. Having had their original proposal rejected prior to the previous election, CE then
broke the proposal into three villages, and now want to 'unite' the villages into atown
again. So, we're back where we started, only the reunited plan is worse than the
original.
2. The proposal pays no consideration to traffic flows, either through Golden Gate or
down Immokalee Rd, which is already a bottleneck, due to the untramelled
development east of I-75 up to Orange Tree.
3. This should be a high density development, not more 5 acre spreads with golf
courses. What is the impact on impervious surface area , storm water run off and
treatment of that water ? How much will run into the Picayune restoration and impact
on that water?
4. How much value does this property add to the County tax rolls, and how does that
impact the County / Army Corps proposal for resiliency ? That project needs major
reconsideration if this is approved.
Respectfully yours,
Andrew Tyler
Marco island
Andrew
From:GrecoSherry
To:TaylorPenny
Subject:CCPC minutes Longwater and Bellmar
Date:Wednesday, May 19, 2021 4:01:45 PM
Had to make links to them because they were too large.
March 4, 2021 CCPC Minutes (see link below)
https://colliergov.box.com/s/bfpbkjvpq2qw0ui90a25zjeir172648b
Trinity Scott testimony
See page 92-97
Amy Patterson testimony or mentioned
41, 51, 96
April 1, 2021 CCPA Minutes (see link below)
https://colliergov.box.com/s/8sd770hywcjdurkih5vt9w455uxfqu7u
Trinity Scott testimony
See page 46, 69, 72
Amy Patterson testimony
14-30, 34-41
Then Patterson mentioned on page 87 and 96
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From:Jenny Sutton
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Subject:Collier Enterprises
Date:Friday, March 26, 2021 12:10:31 PM
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Please vote NO on overdevelopment in eastern Collier County. Our infrastructure is unable to
handle the demand that will be made on our resources and roads, plus as a taxpayer I am
strongly opposed to paying for needs this development would create.
Please vote NO
From:Noreen Huber
To:TaylorPenny
Subject:East Development
Date:Tuesday, May 25, 2021 5:22:15 AM
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Penny,
Please vote NO, NO, NO.
Thanks.
Nicki Huber
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Subject:East Development
Date:Tuesday, May 25, 2021 5:22:15 AM
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Penny,
Please vote NO, NO, NO.
Thanks.
Nicki Huber
From:JOELLYN POTGETER
To:TaylorPenny
Subject:Eastern collier county
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 1:33:15 PM
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Vote No on overdevelopment
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From:Jean Hartman
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Subject:Eastern Collier County
Date:Saturday, March 27, 2021 11:47:56 AM
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Your Honors,
I have been reading and watching with interest the proposals for development in Eastern
Collier County, known as the RLSA. I commend the Naples Daily News for keeping residents
informed. I am very concerned that the Commissioners (noting that some of you were not yet
on the Board) rejected the Planning Commission's recommendation against approving the
Sawgrass Development.
My concerns are many, from traffic, increased tax burden, threat to protected wildlife and the
increased demand that will be imposed on beaches and other amenities.
I also must question the involvement of the developer of Rivergrass and the other two
proposed communities with County staff. A judge has already stepped aside due to a conflict
of interest with the developer. I understand there is a lawsuit pending challenging the
County's actions with regard to Sawgrass. I also understand that the developer is supporting
the County's position. In what way are they supporting the County? Are they providing
financial support or the services of their own in-house legal staff? If so, this seems like an
unfair advantage, not to mention the question of legality.
I hope you and your staff will look more closely at these proposals and do the right thing.
Please, definitely reject the two proposals for Longwater and Bellmar and take another look at
Rivergrass.
Jean Hartman
8658 Mustang Drive
Naples, FL 34113
From:Dara Shalette
To:LoCastroRick
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Subject:Eastern Collier County developments
Date:Friday, March 26, 2021 6:45:14 PM
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Hello!
I am writing to you with deep concern over the proposed developments in Eastern Collier County. If allowed to
proceed, the impact on the habitat, quality of life for current residents and financial burden will be significant.
Responsible development is one thing, but this is beyond what our county wants or needs. Please keep in mind what
made so many of us fall in love with Naples, and make the decision to preserve it!
Thank you.
Dara Shalette
Naples, FL
From:Lkwdjohn
To:TaylorPenny
Subject:Enough is Enough
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 12:00:55 PM
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Commissioner Taylor,
As a 20 year resident of Collier County and an avid wildlife photographer, I have
watched the county's bird population dwindle as a result of overly aggressive
expansion, which has not only impacted feeding and breeding areas for wildlife, but
has also impacted the quality of our water. Driving into Eastern Collier County has
become harder and the road kill you see on Immokalee Road is disturbing.
Now we are looking at the approval of two Villages that potentially exacerbate
problems that have yet to be solved.Our infrastructure will not support this
development and much of the costs of building the infrastructure will likely be born by
the taxpayers, not the developers.
I strongly urge that you vote to delay the approval of these Village until we have
assimilated the most recent Village approved into our infrastructure and had a chance
to make sure that the planned expansion works.
John Johnson
From:GrecoSherry
To:TaylorPenny
Subject:FW: Minutes from May 6, 2021 Planning Commission meeting
Date:Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:54:56 PM
Attachments:image003.png
05.06.21CCPC.ROUGH.pdf
Importance:High
Got a rough draft of the minute and it starts on page 1.
The video link is below and Trinity and Amy footage (Agenda Item 11A Town
Plan) starts at 14:15 on the video and the item ends at 2:27:30. Trinity and
Amy talk pretty much at the beginning but sometimes chime in throughout the
discussion but the main part is at the beginning.
http://tv.colliergov.net/CablecastPublicSite/show/1278?channel=1
Sherry Greco
Executive Coordinator to
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Board of Collier County Commissioners
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Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:59 PM
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Subject: Re: Minutes from May 6, 2021 Planning Commission meeting
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Here you are :)
On Tue, May 18, 2021 at 1:40 PM GrecoSherry <Sherry.Greco@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote:
The Q& A with Trinity and Amy on Longwater and Bellmar.
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Hi. Is there a specific section that you're looking for?
On Tue, May 18, 2021 at 12:30 PM GrecoSherry <Sherry.Greco@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote:
Good afternoon Derek,
Do happen to have a draft copy of the May 6th CCPC meeting minutes?
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From:Nicole Isabelle
To:SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; bill.mcdaniel@colliercounty.gov; SolisAndy; LoCastroRick
Subject:Fwd: Reject the housing proposal/Keep Collier Wild!
Date:Tuesday, May 25, 2021 1:08:13 PM
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From: Ricardo Baquero <rbaq91962@gmail.com>
Date: May 24, 2021 at 7:43:26 PM EDT
To: Nicole Isabelle <nbaq1015@gmail.com>, Leslie Valenzuela
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Subject: Fwd: Reject the housing proposal/Keep Collier Wild!
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From: Ricardo Baquero <rbaq91962@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, May 24, 2021, 7:06 PM
Subject: Reject the housing proposal/Keep Collier Wild!
To: <rick.locastro@colliercountyfl.gov>, <andy.solis@colliercountyfl.gov>,
<burt.saunders@colliercountyfl.gov>, <penny.taylor@colliercountyfl.gov>,
<bill.mcdaniel@colliercounty.gov>
Hi,
We beg you to consider this decision with all your heart! The real Florida where
our were raised was a wild Florida. Minimal traffic and congestion. It was
special. Our future generations deserve to have the same opportunity. Please
preserve our remaining species that are dwindling in numbers and habitat. We
need to draw the line. Stand up for the right thing...please!!
Regards,
Ricardo Baquero
The voice for species that have no voice
From:Chuck Carlsen
To:TaylorPenny
Subject:Long water and Bellmar Village
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 12:33:05 PM
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My wife and I are against the above project that is coming before you tomorrow. The severe impact it will generate
for traffic, the potential costs being past onto we tax payers, the water and waste concerns along with the
destruction to the habitat especially the panthers is enough for you to cast your vote against this proposal.
Thank you for your consideration
Chuck & Corky Carlsen
Chuck@fluidall.com
2650 Gulf Shore Blvd North
Naples
From:Ricardo Baquero
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; bill.mcdaniel@colliercounty.gov; LykinsDave
Subject:Longwater & Bellmar Villages Proposal
Date:Tuesday, May 25, 2021 7:12:22 PM
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Hi Elected Officials,
Please reject the proposal. The loss of habitat and wildlife will grow for years to come. It will
bring more traffic and congestion. Our children deserve to have a chance to see wildlife.
Draw the line, enough is enough!
Regards,
Ricardo Baquero
The voice for the animals who have no voice
From:Ricardo Baquero
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; TaylorPenny; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill; LykinsDave
Subject:Longwater & Bellmar Villages Proposal
Date:Tuesday, May 25, 2021 7:12:22 PM
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Hi Elected Officials,
I hope the numbers of wildlife that will be loss for years to come will be taken in
consideration. It will increase more traffic and congestion. Reject the proposal!! Where do we
draw the line, enough is enough!
Regards,
Ricardo Baquero
The voice for the animals who have no voice!
From:MARY WILSON
To:SaundersBurt; SolisAndy; TaylorPenny; LoCastroRick; Bill.Mcdaniel@colliercountyfl.go
Subject:Longwater and Bellmar
Date:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 12:32:11 PM
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I am contacting you today to urge you to vote “No” on Longwater and Bellmar. There are several reasons why
approval of these so-called villages is ill advised. Among them are that they would be built on essential
“Endangered” panther habitat; taxpayers will be stuck paying for the affordable housing land via impact fee credits
to the developers; taxpayers, not the developer, will pay for providing wastewater treatment and fixing adversely
impacted roadways; the plan lacks innovative smart growth design as required by RLSA; the “Village Center” is not
in the community geographical center but on a major roadway; traffic will be adversely affected because no
commercial development is required until 66% of homes are occupied, forcing thousands of residents to travel long
distances for work, shopping, entertainment and recreation; and the development will be 90% single family homes-
a typical suburban gated community configuration.
Above all, I am personally appalled at the potentially catastophic stress these new villages will exert on this area’s
fragile ecosystem. Water and air quality, the potential for severe flooding, the loss of our beloved panthersthe
additional greenhouse gas emitted, and general quality of life will be severely impacted and will likely be
irreversible.
Thank you,
Mary Wilson
209 Colonade Circle
Naples, FL 34103
From:Mike Johnson
To:TaylorPenny
Cc:GrecoSherry
Subject:Longwater and Bellmar developments
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 12:47:54 PM
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Good Afternoon Commissioner Taylor,
Thank you for receiving my email expressing concern the Longwater and Bellmar developments are too big too
soon for Collier County. While we live in Briarwood, off Livingston and Radio, our family (daughter) has primary
residence on Wilson Road north of Immokolee Road. Traffic, schools, retail, all is strained now, for an area that we
considered rural with large estate residential and farmland tracts. Please take every care and precaution necessary to
preserve Collier for our families - developers have to be more patient to build.
Thank you,
Mike Johnson
1074 Briarwood Blvd.
Naples, FL 34104
239 272 5580
From:shelluc7@aol.com
Subject:Longwater and Bellmar items 9A and 9B
Date:Tuesday, May 25, 2021 7:31:21 AM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners,
Say no to the approval of Longwater and Bellmar developments to protect what is left of our
already dwindling Florida panther and black bear population. We do not NEED more
developments built so closely to this refuge, which will greatly and undoubtedly increase
human-panther and human-bear conflict, resulting in increased danger for the panthers, bears
and humans. As a resident in the state of Florida, who lives in a once very quiet ag/res area,
I’ve seen too much native wildlife displaced and killed due to the encroachment of housing
developments, new cities, commercial, and road expansions. Make the decision now to stop
encroaching on public lands and travel corridors established to protect our Florida panthers
and other native wildlife. We all know what plopping a “downtown” in the middle of this area
will do over time. A vote to approve these developments is a vote for further endangering and
eventual extinction of the Florida panther. Please vote NO to the approval of the Longwater
and Bellmar developments.
Sincerely,
Irene Goodall
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Subject:Longwater and Bellmar items 9A and 9B
Date:Tuesday, May 25, 2021 7:31:21 AM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners,
Say no to the approval of Longwater and Bellmar developments to protect what is left of our
already dwindling Florida panther and black bear population. We do not NEED more
developments built so closely to this refuge, which will greatly and undoubtedly increase
human-panther and human-bear conflict, resulting in increased danger for the panthers, bears
and humans. As a resident in the state of Florida, who lives in a once very quiet ag/res area,
I’ve seen too much native wildlife displaced and killed due to the encroachment of housing
developments, new cities, commercial, and road expansions. Make the decision now to stop
encroaching on public lands and travel corridors established to protect our Florida panthers
and other native wildlife. We all know what plopping a “downtown” in the middle of this area
will do over time. A vote to approve these developments is a vote for further endangering and
eventual extinction of the Florida panther. Please vote NO to the approval of the Longwater
and Bellmar developments.
Sincerely,
Irene Goodall
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From:Christina Dupuy
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Subject:Longwater and Bellmar Villages
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 4:11:10 PM
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Elected officials, Please show some foresight for your children and grandchildren. I will make this brief, itappears that Collier County is going down the same rabbit hole as Miami Dade County. Weshould know better now, climate change is known, we in Florida are witnessing it. Please donot destroy natural areas that are needed to replenish our air and water. Thesedevelopments are not needed and are ill conceived purely out of greed to make moneynow and damn the future. Thank you for your time and service to the community.Christina Dupuy
From:Gwendolynt1
To:GoodnerAngela
Subject:Longwater and Bellmar Villages
Date:Monday, March 29, 2021 5:02:55 PM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners,
I have lived in eastern Golden Gate Estates for 18 years. I moved out here to be in
the country close to nature and I enjoy seeing the native wild animals that live here
which include the Black Bear, Panther and Bobcat as well as many smaller animals.
The proposed villages in eastern Collier County threaten to change what we love
about Southwest Florida. The animals can still live pass through and forage on the
farm land but with villages built instead, their habitat and hunting ground grows
smaller.
In Collier County, growth is supposed to pay for growth. This is not the case with
Longwater and Bellmar Villages. The developer’s plans propose to pass on to the
County many of the costs necessary for providing Longwater and Bellmar with the
required infrastructure and services. Collier County taxpayers and residents will be
stuck footing the bill for the economic shortfall, which will be in the tens of millions of
dollars or more, or other priorities will go unfunded. I do not need or want my taxes
increased to pay for someone else's growth. The traffic will get worse as 1000's of
new people move to these new homes. Are we trying to become a big city like
Miami. We are loosing what makes this area so special.
I beg you to please vote NO on the over developement of Eastern Collier County.
Thank you,
Gwendolyn Tyler
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From:Loralee LeBoeuf
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Subject:Longwater and Belmar
Date:Tuesday, May 25, 2021 11:43:19 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
Because of the lateness of yesterday’s meeting, I was unable to deliver my comments after
being present for 4 1/2 hours. I ask that you please take a moment to read them now. The
subject is the importance of the timing of building village centers.
Thank you,
Loralee LeBoeuf
The question I raise today is, how committed are developers to building village
centers in a timely manner, if at all. This is a very serious issues for the
County, especially when considering the cumulative effect of multiple
developments in the RLSA. Without village centers, the burden of increased
traffic and pressure on existing amenities will fall on the shoulders of the
County and its residents.
When reviewing the Longwater and Belmar applications, staff added a village
center trigger point at approximately 2/3 occupancy. Two previously approved
RLSA developments, Rivergrass and Hyde Park, do not have village center
trigger points. They could go as high as 100% occupancy before ever building a
village center. So, what do those numbers look like? For Longwater and
Belmar that translates to approximately 3,500 homes. For Rivergrass and Hyde
Park, 4,300 homes. The total for all four villages, is 7,800 homes without any
village center commitments. These numbers are estimates, but you get the
idea.
One might suggest that the likelihood of this scenario playing out is slim.
Surely, developers will build a village center sooner. Maybe, but they have no
obligation to do so. We’ve learned from history that build-out predictions
cannot be trusted. Homes in Ava Maria have been selling for 15 years and to
date less than half of the homes have been sold. If using the parameters set
forth for Longwater and Belmar, theoretically Ava Maria would not yet be
required to build a village center. However, Ava Maria committed to a village
center upfront, investing in the best interests of future residents. Longwater
and Bellmar residents could spend 10 to 15 years driving long distances for
goods and services. Where do they go? To Golden Gate Estates or other parts
of Collier County. The applicant suggests their developments and proposed
village centers will help Golden Gate residents but in reality, it is doing just the
opposite by adding pressure on a community already struggling for lack of
amenities and increasing traffic on an already overloaded road system.
When it comes to the timing of village centers, we’ve heard the phrase “based
on market conditions”. Sounds good but it is just a way of avoiding making a
commitment. Without upfront village center commitments for Longwater and
Belmar, the County could be facing huge infrastructure costs down the road.
From:Jeanne Jain
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Subject:Longwater, Bellmar and Town Plan
Date:Tuesday, May 25, 2021 7:13:40 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
My husband and I attended the public hearing today until the dinner break. We could
not wait any longer for our turn to comment, so our comments are as follows:
It has been said here that Longwater and Bellmar villages will not take away
land that Florida panthers use regularly. The villages WILL INDEED take
away another 2,000 acres of prime panther habitat, or at the very least, 2,000
acres of land frequented by panthers and black bears, not to mention other
listed species. One only has to peruse FWC's panther and black bear telemetry
maps to dispute the claim it will not take away habitat. In addition, more cars
and traffic mean more panther and black bear deaths by vehicle collision, the
primary cause of death for both species.
We purchased property adjacent to Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge,
not to build, but for the benefit of wildlife as we were sure no development
would take place that close to the refuge. How sadly mistaken we were!
We wanted to make a narrow path on our partial wetlands property to install
trail cameras for the purpose of photographing wildlife. The county informed
us that was not allowed, yet the county is considering approval to take
away two thousand acres in one fell swoop?
The U.S. Department of the Interior had advised the planning commission that
Longwater and Bellmar will encroach upon conservation areas such as the
Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge. The department also stated "the
planning commission should take a pause in considering developments within
the RLSA on an individual project approach, and implement a more
comprehensive planning approach." They did not pause. They approved both
Longwater and Bellmar.
If Longwater and Bellmar are approved today, it is a decision that will have
dire consequences. It will certainly mean dreadful impacts to Florida panthers,
increase traffic on our already congested roads and result in higher taxes for all
of us in the long run.
Please say NO to the approval of Longwater, Bellmar and the Town plan.
Thank you for the opportunity to voice our opinion.
Respectfully,
Jeanne Jain
Peter Perry
Those who have the privilege to know have the duty to act. ~~~ Albert Einstein
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From:Eco-Green Eyes
To:TaylorPenny
Subject:Oppose Longwater and Bellmar Developments
Date:Wednesday, April 14, 2021 8:23:14 PM
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Dear Commissioner Taylor,
Enough is enough!!! We residents of Collier County who are your constituents,
pay taxes, and vote are getting angry at the overwhelming amount of
uncontrolled development being approved by the County Commissioners, and
we will be watching how you vote on the Longwater and Bellmar developments
proposed by Collier Enterprises.
Collier County Commissioners already approved the Rivergrass Village
development - that is enough! I would like to express my strong opposition to
the proposed Longwater and Bellmar developments in Collier County for
several reasons:
1. The infrastructure required for Longwater and Bellmar would not be adequately
funded by developers, leaving Collier County tax payers to foot the bill.
2. Longwater and Bellmar would dramatically increase traffic and cause severe
congestion in Collier County.
3. The two proposed 1,000 acre developments are in violation of RLSA
requirements.
4. Longwater and Bellmar would be in endangered and threatened Florida Panther
habitat, as well as that of other threatened and endangered species, and as such may
violate laws protecting this habitat. Both NEPA and Endangered Species Act
assessments must be conducted prior to approving permitting for such development.
5. Longwater and Bellmar will cause overcrowded beaches and a deterioration in the
quality of life for the residents and voters of Collier County.
The vast majority of residents of Collier County such as myself oppose
excessive sprawl and development of environmentally sensitive lands. Collier
Enterprises got Rivergrass Village - that is enough! I urge you to oppose the
Longwater and Bellmar proposed developments.
ARE YOU IN THE POCKETS OF DEVELOPERS SUCH AS COLLIER
ENTERPRISES? YOUR CONSTITUENTS WILL BE WATCHING HOW YOU VOTE
ON THIS ISSUE, AND WE WILL VOTE YOU OUT OF OFFICE IN THE NEXT
ELECTION FOR COLLIER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IF YOU APPROVE THE
LONGWATER AND BELLMAR DEVELOPMENTS!!
Sincerely,
Dave Reeves
1310 Sweetwater Cove, #7201
Naples, FL 34110
From:kmeek@harmonmeek.com
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Cc:juliana@harmonmeek.com; bbmeek@comcast.net; Bill
Subject:please do not approve Longwater and Bellmar villages
Date:Tuesday, May 25, 2021 8:29:44 AM
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Please do not approve the two proposed 1,000-acre villages, called Longwater and Bellmar, located
in the Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) or eastern Collier County owned by Collier Enterprises.
Please stop paving over paradise and destroying the city of Naples. Please listen to the generations
of Neapolitans that have said “don’t East Coast our West Coast”. Please Penny.
Kristine Meek
Harmon-Meek Gallery
Established in Naples in 1964
599 9th ST N Suite 309
Naples, FL 34102
239-261-2637
www.harmonmeek.com
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From:kmeek@harmonmeek.com
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Subject:please do not approve Longwater and Bellmar villages
Date:Tuesday, May 25, 2021 8:29:44 AM
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Please do not approve the two proposed 1,000-acre villages, called Longwater and Bellmar, located
in the Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) or eastern Collier County owned by Collier Enterprises.
Please stop paving over paradise and destroying the city of Naples. Please listen to the generations
of Neapolitans that have said “don’t East Coast our West Coast”. Please Penny.
Kristine Meek
Harmon-Meek Gallery
Established in Naples in 1964
599 9th ST N Suite 309
Naples, FL 34102
239-261-2637
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Harmon-Meek|modern
382 12th AVE S
Naples, FL 34102
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From:Juan Roselione-Valadez
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Subject:Please do not approve more developments in the heart of panther territory
Date:Tuesday, May 25, 2021 12:09:45 AM
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Dear esteemed Commissioners,
There are plenty of places to build homes and shopping centers in Florida but the heart of
panther territory is not one of them.
Once the pine trees, saw palmetto and cypress are destroyed and paved over the panthers, and
thousands of other animals, plants and insects have absolutely nowhere to go. Please don't let
Collier county go the way of Miami-Dade and Broward.
Many thanks,
Juan Valadez
--
Director
Rubell Museum
1100 NW 23 ST
Miami, FL 33127
305-573-6090
From:Susan Flowers
To:TaylorPenny
Subject:Please say no Mrs.Taylor
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 12:43:57 PM
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I hope you got my first email — I had a bit of trouble .
Bill said I should send my feelings
To you. He enjoyed working with
You on the USGA which never materialized. I am a wildlife
Enthusiast and love my work for
The newly renovated Dr. Robert
H. Gore, Jr. Nature Education Center.
4261 40th Ave. Naples Fl 34117 Bellmar and Longwater :Are they
Necessary at this time? Covid 19
Destroyed so much here?? Has
All destroyed been restored???
Florida is a wildlife refuge!!! Do the people here really care what that means??? Expanding roads, the
Volume of vehicles, the number of match throwing people driving
Through the forests and lands
Preserved for animals to roam —
Why do we need two more developments. Rivergrass should be studied first. Do not add 2 more!!!!
PLEASE!!!!!! Talk to the MEN!!!
Make them understand!!!!!
I care!
Susan Flowers
Board of Directors
Cypress Cove Landkeepers
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From:Stephanie McMillan
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; Burt.Saunders; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Subject:Please vote against developments
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 5:38:06 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am a lifelong, third-generation resident of Florida. In case you care about the opinions of
Florida residents, I am writing to ask you to please reject the Longwater and Bellmar Villages
proposals. In my 56 years I've seen the state being gradually destroyed by over-development,
and it would be a tragedy to keep losing more beautiful wild lands, plus all the species who
depend on them. We need to heal the lands and waters, not keep ripping them up. Please
protect the Florida panther and our state.
Thanks for listening.
Regards,
Stephanie McMillan
Fort Lauderdale
From:Ka S
To:TaylorPenny; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill; SolisAndy; LoCastroRick
Subject:Please vote NO on Belmar and Longwater
Date:Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:14:31 AM
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Time to consider the future and what draws people to Florida and Collier. Tourism is an important
piece of Florida's economy. People come to visit and live here because of our subtropical climate,
everglades, wildlife, pristine water, clean beaches and healthy outdoor activities.
We need to protect our environment. Belmar and Longwater will allow building on endangered
habitat, threaten our water supply and bring more traffic to rural areas. We taxpayers pay
for wastewater treatment systems and fixing adversely affected roadways. If you want to
develop please concentrate it in areas that are already populated. These proposed
developments in or eastern rural lands are SPRAWL - we don't need more single family gated
and golf communities in our rural lands. Consider the wider implications on our natural
resources.
Ave Maria is STILL not fully occupied nor have tax investments been recouped from this
development.
Do what is reasonable and safe for our county and residents.
Karen and Dick Sendik
From:Sandy Parker
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Subject:Please vote NO on Longwater and Bellmar Village approvals
Date:Tuesday, May 11, 2021 4:06:01 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am very concerned about the developments planned in the RLSA and urge you to vote NO
on Thursday based on the research and facts presented by the League of Women Voters of
Collier County.
They have shown that taxpayers will end up paying for the affordable housing land if the
county grants impact fee credits to the developers.
They have also demonstrated that the Villages/Town Center design does NOT reflect the kind
of SMART GROWTH that is required by the RLSAO.
They rightly point out that the proposed Village Center is not in the community’s geographical
center but rather will be on a major roadway (Big Cypress Pky).
And they point out the obvious: with no commercial development required until 66% of home
are occupied, thousands of residents will be traveling long distances for work, shopping,
entertainment and recreation, FURTHER clogging Immokalee Road and other thoroughfares.
Please listen to the very knowledgable League representatives and vote NO accordingly.
Thank you,
Sandy Parker
2126 Modena Court
Naples
From:KlatzkowJeff
To:TaylorPenny; McDanielBill; LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt
Cc:IsacksonMark; "Richard D. Yovanovich (ryovanovich@cyklawfirm.com)"; April Olson
Subject:Proposed Procedural Memo
Date:Friday, May 21, 2021 11:39:54 AM
Attachments:Procedural Memo - consolidated hearing for Longwater, Bellmar, etc. .pdf
Commissioners:
Please consider this a one-way communication.
In consultation with the Chair and the County Manager, I have prepared a
proposed procedural memo which would consolidate into a single public
hearing 8 Agenda Items dealing with the RLSA (Longwater, Belmar, a Town
Agreement, 3 related Stewardship Sending Area resolutions, and a County
Water-Sewer District Agreement for each of the proposed villages). I believe
that consolidation is appropriate as there are common questions of law and fact
shared by each of the items, which are largely intertwined with one another.
Based on my discussions, I believe that both the applicant for the proposed
villages and the Conservancy are amenable to this proposed procedure. I have
copied them on this email in case I was in error.
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
Collier County Attorney
(239) 252-2614
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From:Linda
To:LoCastroRick; TaylorPenny; Bill.McDaniel@colliergov.net; Burt.Saunders@colliergov.net;
Andy.Solis@colliergov.net
Subject:Proposed villages
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 8:12:11 PM
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Dear commissioners,
I hope you will delay voting on approval of the proposed villages of Longwater and Bellmar until you have the
required fiscal analysis from the developer.
I am dismayed by the apparent attempt to shift fiscal responsibility onto the taxpayers by Collier Enterprises.
Economic assessments have been sorely understated. There will be significant negative traffic impacts and costs
alone.
I am also very concerned about about affordable housing. It’s a sad state of affairs to see that affordable housing is
not required to be built in the near future in these proposed villages.
The future of Collier County lies in your hands. I hope you will take this responsibility seriously and do what is best
long-term, requiring smart growth rather than more of the same.
Thank you for your service and your consideration.
Sincerely,
Linda Denning
From:Linda
To:LoCastroRick; TaylorPenny; Bill.McDaniel@colliergov.net; Burt.Saunders@colliergov.net;
Andy.Solis@colliergov.net
Subject:Proposed villages
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 8:12:11 PM
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Dear commissioners,
I hope you will delay voting on approval of the proposed villages of Longwater and Bellmar until you have the
required fiscal analysis from the developer.
I am dismayed by the apparent attempt to shift fiscal responsibility onto the taxpayers by Collier Enterprises.
Economic assessments have been sorely understated. There will be significant negative traffic impacts and costs
alone.
I am also very concerned about about affordable housing. It’s a sad state of affairs to see that affordable housing is
not required to be built in the near future in these proposed villages.
The future of Collier County lies in your hands. I hope you will take this responsibility seriously and do what is best
long-term, requiring smart growth rather than more of the same.
Thank you for your service and your consideration.
Sincerely,
Linda Denning
From:Meredith Pennino
To:SolisAndy; LoCastroRick; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Subject:Protect the Panther, our state animal
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 7:12:01 PM
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Good evening,
I understand that tomorrow you discuss the proposal of a real estate development which would negatively impact the
scarce amount of Florida Panther habitat left in our state.
I implore you to REJECT this proposal.
Panthers need their habitat and breaking up the land in which they roam in addition to placing roadways between
their habitat would seriously negatively impact the survival of many of our beloved endangered cats.
Regards,
Meredith Pennino
From:Meredith Pennino
To:SolisAndy; LoCastroRick; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Subject:Protect the Panther, our state animal
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 7:12:01 PM
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Good evening,
I understand that tomorrow you discuss the proposal of a real estate development which would negatively impact the
scarce amount of Florida Panther habitat left in our state.
I implore you to REJECT this proposal.
Panthers need their habitat and breaking up the land in which they roam in addition to placing roadways between
their habitat would seriously negatively impact the survival of many of our beloved endangered cats.
Regards,
Meredith Pennino
From:Sallyanne Ferrero
To:TaylorPenny; RichLocastro@Colliercountyfl.gov
Subject:re Longwater and Bellmar developments
Date:Thursday, May 13, 2021 9:17:15 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am very disheartened to hear that Collier county may approve one or both of these sprawling
developments. My first concern is that it/they gobble up a significant portion of panther habitat. Certainly
other animals and plants will be impacted, too. Our Florida environment is so beautiful and fragile; I really
cringe when I see this over development.
Also, I am against the fact that my husband and I as residents and taxpayers would be paying for the land
set aside for affordable housing; also for waste water systems.
When is enough enough? We have a treasure here in our state!
We hope you will vote against these developments and Collier County can maintain its beauty.
Thank you for reading my email.
Sincerely,
Sallyanne and Ronald Ferrero
239.594.9751
From:Ricardo Baquero
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; LykinsDave
Subject:Re: Longwater & Bellmar Villages Proposal
Date:Wednesday, May 26, 2021 12:07:19 AM
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On Tue, May 25, 2021, 5:02 PM Ricardo Baquero <rbaq91962@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Elected Officials,
Please reject the proposal. The loss of habitat and wildlife will grow for years to come. It
will bring more traffic and congestion. Our children deserve to have a chance to see
wildlife. Draw the line, enough is enough!
Regards,
Ricardo Baquero
The voice for the animals who have no voice
From:calkritas
To:Ka S; TaylorPenny; SaundersBurt; McDanielBill; SolisAndy; LoCastroRick
Subject:Re: Please vote NO on Belmar and Longwater
Date:Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:35:00 AM
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Love it! Thanks, Karen! Great letter! See you Thursday at the Environmental Affairs
meeting I hope!
Susan
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On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 10:14 AM, Ka S <kjpsos11@gmail.com> wrote:
Time to consider the future and what draws people to Florida and Collier. Tourism is an important
piece of Florida's economy. People come to visit and live here because of our subtropical climate,
everglades, wildlife, pristine water, clean beaches and healthy outdoor activities.
We need to protect our environment. Belmar and Longwater will allow building on endangered
habitat, threaten our water supply and bring more traffic to rural areas. We taxpayers pay
for wastewater treatment systems and fixing adversely affected roadways. If you
want to develop please concentrate it in areas that are already populated. These
proposed developments in or eastern rural lands are SPRAWL - we don't need more
single family gated and golf communities in our rural lands. Consider the wider
implications on our natural resources.
Ave Maria is STILL not fully occupied nor have tax investments been recouped from this
development.
Do what is reasonable and safe for our county and residents.
Karen and Dick Sendik
From:Ellen Siegel
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.go
Subject:REJECT items 9A and 9B, Bellmar and Longwater development requests
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 6:01:35 PM
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Dear Esteemed Commissioners:
I am unable to attend your meeting in person, hence this email for the record.
I implore you NOT to approve two new developments of approximately 1,000 acres
each in the heart of the primary zone of the Florida panther. As sea levels rise, yes,
even on the west coast of Florida, people, structures and animals will need to
relocate. Part of Florida's appeal is our nature. These develoments which are
practically adjacent to the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge – are aiming at
ground zero for Florida’s State Animal. Not only does the refuge contain the highest
density of panthers in the state, but it is surrounded by other public lands established
to provide interconnected habitat and travel corridors for panthers and the many
species which share its range.
These two developments in this location are probably the biggest single threat to the
panther that we have seen so far. Both villages are about 1,000 acres each.
Longwater will contain up to 2,600 new residences while Bellmar will contain up to
2,750. Both will also contain tens of thousands of square feet of commercial,
government, and civic buildings. Thousands of additional vehicles, the major cause of
death for the panther, will become a part of this new suburban landscape. And once
the two new villages are approved, Collier Enterprises intends to add even more
development and link them up with a third project, Rivergrass Village (already
approved), to create the Town of Big Cypress. Essentially a new downtown center for
Eastern Collier County in the heart of the remaining habitat for the panther.
Florida black bears and panthers living in and around the Panther Refuge will surely
come to these new developments out of curiosity and, in the case of bears (who live
by their incredible sense of smell), to investigate attractive food odors. Some pets left
outdoors will likely disappear from panther attacks and black bears will be all over any
outdoor food. Garbage, barbecues, even birdfeeders will attract these powerful
omnivores living in the heart of the South Bear Management Unit. The potential for
human-bear and human-panther conflict in these new communities will be
enormous. And as pets disappear, and bears search out new food sources, native
wildlife living in their natural habitat suddenly become “nuisance animals.” While this
endangers wildlife, humans will also be at risk as bear attacks have already taken
place in other Florida communities built adjacent to dense bear populations. If
approved, the Collier County Commission will be creating a dangerous situation for
both humans and wildlife - eyes wide open.
And you will be dooming some of the last wild land in Florida forever. Vote NO.
Thank you for your attention.
Ellen R. Siegel
305.332.5544
Boodog301@bellsouth.net
4046 NW 59 Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32653
From:Dan
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny
Subject:Reject the housing proposal/Keep Collier Wild!
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 7:40:22 PM
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Hi,
Please preserve our remaining species that are dwindling in numbers and habitat. We need to
draw the line. Stand up for the right thing...please!! There's no one speaking for these animals
and they need special care.Reject the proposal for the housing development.
Regards,
Matthew Baquero
From:Ricardo Baquero
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; bill.mcdaniel@colliercounty.gov
Subject:Reject the housing proposal/Keep Collier Wild!
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 7:07:18 PM
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Hi,
We beg you to consider this decision with all your heart! The real Florida where our were
raised was a wild Florida. Minimal traffic and congestion. It was special. Our future
generations deserve to have the same opportunity. Please preserve our remaining species that
are dwindling in numbers and habitat. We need to draw the line. Stand up for the right
thing...please!!
Regards,
Ricardo Baquero
The voice for species that have no voice
From:Ricardo Baquero
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; bill.mcdaniel@colliercounty.gov
Subject:Reject the housing proposal/Keep Collier Wild!
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 7:07:18 PM
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Hi,
We beg you to consider this decision with all your heart! The real Florida where our were
raised was a wild Florida. Minimal traffic and congestion. It was special. Our future
generations deserve to have the same opportunity. Please preserve our remaining species that
are dwindling in numbers and habitat. We need to draw the line. Stand up for the right
thing...please!!
Regards,
Ricardo Baquero
The voice for species that have no voice
From:Susan Flowers
To:TaylorPenny
Subject:Say no to Longwater $ Bellmar
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 12:08:53 PM
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Dear Penny,
Please say NO tomorrow.
Following Covid-19 there is much to
Restore and Preserve all around Collier County —. New building should not even Be a priority right
now.
BUT — building two more villages
Will eradicate our PRESERVED WILDLIFE!!!! Has our wildlife
ever been a priority???? Do the
Commissioners even care about
Wildlife preservation???? My husband told me to write to you to express my feelings—. I am Susan Flowers - Bill
is my husband ! You must realize that more traffic, more exhaust fumes, more match throwing drivers, can only
cause devastation
to Collier County . Why can’t the
Commissioners preserve the beauty we have and not continually add more to the destruction of our
Paradise????? Say. NO !! PLEASE
Susan Flowers
Board of Directors
The Dr. Robert H Gore,Jr. Nature
Education Center
4261 40th Ave SE
Naples
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From:i
To:TaylorPenny
Subject:The Future of the Florida Panther rests in your hands
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 9:57:59 PM
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Dear Commissioner,
I am writing because I am very concerned with the proposed development that will come
before you for a vote tomorrow. Loss of habitat is the number one reason for the extinction of
species. The Florida Panther is at a critical place, only about 120 - 230 Panthers exist in
Florida and most live in that area. The survival of the entire species rests on your decision to
develop this habitat. You have the opportunity to contribute to saving this species, please
consider voting NO for the development of this critical habitat area.
Thank you,
Ivonne Ledesma
305-494-8132
From:i
To:TaylorPenny
Subject:The Future of the Florida Panther rests in your hands
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 9:57:59 PM
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Dear Commissioner,
I am writing because I am very concerned with the proposed development that will come
before you for a vote tomorrow. Loss of habitat is the number one reason for the extinction of
species. The Florida Panther is at a critical place, only about 120 - 230 Panthers exist in
Florida and most live in that area. The survival of the entire species rests on your decision to
develop this habitat. You have the opportunity to contribute to saving this species, please
consider voting NO for the development of this critical habitat area.
Thank you,
Ivonne Ledesma
305-494-8132
From:Kathleen McElroy
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Subject:The Longwater and Bellmar Villages that have been proposed by Collier Enterprises
Date:Tuesday, May 25, 2021 11:21:13 AM
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Please reject this major incursion into what little quality habitat still exists for the Florida
panther and the many species which share its range. As a native Floridian, I'm horrified at the
overdevelopment of our Everglades and the creatures that depend on it for survival.
Thank you,
Kathleen McElroy
From:George Santos
To:TaylorPenny
Subject:VOTE NO ON RLSA Development
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 1:14:32 PM
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Stay Safe, George
From:Mary Bianchini
To:TaylorPenny; LoCastroRick; BURT.SAUNDERS@colliewrcountyfl.gov; McDanielBill; SolisAndy
Subject:VOTE _NO _ ON LONGWATER AND BELLMAR
Date:Thursday, May 13, 2021 11:21:08 AM
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Dear Elected Commissioners,
I am a voter in Precinct 475, District 19.
I request you leverage your accountability and authority to ensure the well-being of
all Collier County residents; people and animals. I ask for your full-throated "NO"
Vote on the Longwater and Bellmar Villages.
Respectfully,
Mary A. Bianchini
Mary A. Bianchini
1125 Little Neck Ct, G60
Naples, FL 34102
From:Mary A. Bianchini
To:TaylorPenny
Subject:Vote NO on Longwater and Bellmar Villages!
Date:Thursday, May 13, 2021 11:03:22 AM
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I am a voter in Precinct 475, District 19.
I request you leverage your accountabilities and authority to ensure the well-being of all Collier County residents-
people and animals in a full-throated “NO” VOTE on the Longwater and Bellmar Villages.
Respectfully,
Mary
Mary A. Bianchini
1125 Little Neck Court, G60
Naples, FL 34102
Mary A. Bianchini
From:Diane Marston
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Subject:Vote no on overdevelopment in eastern Collier County.
Date:Thursday, March 25, 2021 4:19:47 PM
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To the County Commissioners:
We are new Collier County Residents and have been made aware of the
Villages being requested for development, a plan on which you will be
voting. We would like to register our urgent request for your no vote on
this project proposed by Collier Enterprises.
This project will impact our water quality, our natural panther habitat,
our taxes, our very lifestyle. We keep seeing new building projects, all
of which cause issues with the wonderful natural beauty and ecosystem
of southwestern Florida and this village project would be the
'granddaddy' of all if you allow it to go forward.
Please vote no on this whole Village project, especially because of the
ecological devastation it will have on our beautiful County as well as the
many ways it will cost so much and cause so much devastation in Collier
County.
Thank you for your consideration.
Diane and Michael Marston
3573 Cedar Hammock Court
Naples, Florida 34112
From:Shannon Geis
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Subject:Vote NO to the approval of Longwater and Bellmar
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 9:46:47 PM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners:
I am writing to voice my strong opposition to the two new development (Longwater and Bellmar) being voted on by
the Commission.
These new developments are major incursions into what little quality habitat that still exists for the Florida panther
and the many species which share its range and will create habitat loss, fragmentation and increased panther deaths
by vehicles.
I implore you to reject and vote NO to any approval of these two new developments. Protecting our endangered
Florida panthers and their habitat is critical to their survival.
Sincerely,
Shannon Geis
Florida Resident
From:Shannon Geis
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Subject:Vote NO to the approval of Longwater and Bellmar
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021 9:46:47 PM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners:
I am writing to voice my strong opposition to the two new development (Longwater and Bellmar) being voted on by
the Commission.
These new developments are major incursions into what little quality habitat that still exists for the Florida panther
and the many species which share its range and will create habitat loss, fragmentation and increased panther deaths
by vehicles.
I implore you to reject and vote NO to any approval of these two new developments. Protecting our endangered
Florida panthers and their habitat is critical to their survival.
Sincerely,
Shannon Geis
Florida Resident
From:Elise Stimpson
To:LoCastroRick; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt; TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Cc:julie D"Errico
Subject:Wildlife Protection
Date:Tuesday, May 25, 2021 2:52:07 PM
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caution when opening attachments or clicking links.
Dear County Commissioners,
Please do everything in your power to protect our precious wildlife.
Let’s not allow developers to further encroach on the Florida Panther’s habitat. It is our responsibility to care for and
protect our indigenous wildlife.
We should set aside sufficient parcels of land as safe areas for wildlife to roam freely, similar to the Kruger National
Park in South Africa.
The Game Reserve areas can be maintained and used responsibly to let people enjoy the outdoors while observing
wildlife from a distance.
We have to act now to protect the Florida Panther before they become extinct or only live in captivity in Zoos. Zoos
are no way to “protect” wild animals.
I count on you to do the right thing and speak up for those who can not speak for themselves.
Sincerely,
Elise Stimpson