Commissioner Hall Ex Parte Items - Commissioner Chris Hall
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
December 9, 2025
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.B *** This item has been Continued from the November 10, 2025, Board of County
Commissioners meeting *** This item requires that all participants be sworn in
and that Commission members provide ex-parte disclosures. Recommendation
to approve with conditions a Resolution designating 1,217.84± acres within the
Rural Lands Stewardship Area zoning overlay district as a Stewardship
Receiving Area, to be known as the Horse Trials Village Stewardship Receiving
Area, to allow development of a maximum of 3,205 dwelling units including 305
affordable housing units, and of the maximum dwelling units a minimum of
10% will be multi-family dwelling units, a minimum of 10% will be single-family
detached and a minimum of 10% will be single-family attached or villa; a
minimum and maximum of 169,865 square feet of gross floor area of
commercial development in Village Center context zone; a maximum of 100,000
square feet of indoor self-storage use in the Village Center context zone; a
minimum of 32,050 square feet of civic, governmental, and institutional uses in
the Village Center context zone; senior housing including assisted living
facilities and continuing care retirement communities limited to 300 units in the
SRA; all subject to a maximum P.M. peak hour trip cap; and approving the
Stewardship Receiving Area credit agreement for Horse Trials Village
Stewardship Receiving Area and establishing that 9,519.08 stewardship credits
are being utilized by the designation of the Horse Trials Village Stewardship
Receiving Area. The subject property, consisting of 1,217.84 ± acres, is located
on the north side of Oil Well Road, west of State Road 29, in Sections 5, 6, 7, 8,
17, and 18, Township 48 South, Range 30 East, Collier County, Florida.
[PL20230009958] (This item is a companion to Item 9A) (2025-3477)
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9.0 This item requires that all participants be sworn in and that Commission
members provide ex-parte disclosure. Recommendation to approve an
Ordinance to change the zoning classification of real property from a Planned
Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District allowing Mixed-Uses, to a Residential
Planned Unit Development (RPUD) Zoning District for the project to be known
as Miceli PUD, to allow development of 63 residential units, to correct project
acreage, and provide for repeal of Ordinance umber 92-62, the Miceli Planned
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Ex Parte Items - Commissioner Chris Hall
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
December 9, 2025
Unit Development (PUD). The subject, 8.63±-acre property, is located on the
south side of Tamiami Trail East, 200 feet north of Raintree Lane, in Section 29,
Township 50 South, Range 26 East, Collier County, Florida. [PL20240012218]
(2025-4284) ,-- .,
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9.D This item requires Commission members to provide ex-parte disclosure.
(moved Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn
from in. Recommendation to approve a rezoning from a Rural Agricultural (A) Zoning
17.E) District within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Overlay-Receiving Lands to a
Residential Planned Unit Development (RPUD) Zoning District within the Rural
Fringe Mixed Use District Overlay-Receiving Lands for the project to be known
as the Greenway Fritchey RPUD to allow development of up to 1,299 residential
dwelling units with affordable housing. The subject property, consisting of
±227.09 acres, is located at the northeastern intersection of Greenway Road
and Fritchey Road in Section 7, Township 51 South, Range 27 East, Collier
County, Florida. [PL20220002061] (This item is a companion to Items 16B9, 17F,
and 17G) (2025-4283)
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CONSENT AGENDA
16.A.23 This item requires Commission members to provide ex-parte disclosure.
Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn
in. Recommendation to approve Commercial Excavation Permit PL20230018067
to excavate and remove 15,672,275 cubic yards of material from a new
commercial mine, to be known as the Silverstrand Mine. [PL20230018067] (This
item is a co paniori o Items 16B8, 17C, and 17D) (2025-4628)
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Ex Parte Items - Commissioner Chris Hall
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
December 9, 2025
SUMMARY AGENDA
17.A *** This Item has been Continued from the October 28, 2025, Board of County
Commissioners Meeting *** This item requires that Commission members
provide ex-parte disclosure. Should a hearing be held on this item, all
participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to approve a rezone
Ordinance to change the zoning from the Commercial Intermediate (C-3) zoning
district to the Residential Multi-family-16 (RMF-16) zoning district to allow up to
16 multifamily dwelling units per acre for a total of 28 multifamily dwelling
units. The subject 1.86± acre parcel is located on the west side of Tamiami Trail
North (US 41) and bordered on the north by 93rd Avenue North and on the
south by 92nd Avenue North, in Section 33, Township 48 South, Range 25 East,
Collier County, Florida. [PL20240013324, 9271-9295 Tamiami Trail North
Rezone] (202 �--�,4 -~'�
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17.0 This item requires Commission members to provide ex-parte disclosure.
Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn
in. Recommendation to approve a Resolution of the Board of Zoning Appeals of
Collier County, Florida, providing for the establishment of a Conditional Use for
earth mining with excavation, blasting, and processing of material, pursuant to
Sections 2.03.01.a.1.c.1 and 4.08.05 of the Collier County Land Development
Code, on property zoned Rural Agricultural District (A) with a Mobile Home
Overlay (MHO), partly within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay Zoning
District (RLSAO), on 3,937.88± acres located between State Road 29 to the east,
Camp Keais Road and Immokalee Road to the west and Stockade Road to the
northwest, in Sections 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24 and 27, Township 47 south, Range
29 east, Collier County, Florida. [PL20220001634] (This item is a companion to
Items 16A23, 16B8, and 17D) (2025-4281)
X NO DISCLOSURE FOR THIS ITEM
17.D This item requires Commission members to provide ex-parte disclosure.
Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn
in. Recommendation to approve a Resolution of the Board of Zoning Appeals of
Collier County, Florida, relating to an earth mining operation approving four
variances from the Collier County Land Development Code relating to
landscape buffers, paving, outdoor screening and foundation plantings on
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Ex Parte Items - Commissioner Chris Hall
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
December 9, 2025
approximately 3,937.88± acres zoned Rural Agricultural District (A) with a
Mobile Home Overlay (MHO), partly within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area
Overlay (RLSAO), located between State Road 29 to the east, Camp Keais Road
and Immokalee Road to the west, and Stockade Road to the northwest, in
Sections 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24 and 27, Township 47 south, Range 29 east, Collier
County, Florida. [PL20230001067] (This item is a companion to Items 16A23,
16B8, and 17C) (2025-4282)
7 NO DISCLOSURE FOR THIS ITEM
17.1 This item requires Commission members to provide ex-parte disclosure.
Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn
in. Recommendation to approve a Resolution designating the Gore Nature
Center as historically significant, pursuant to the historic/archaeological
preservation regulations as provided in Section 2.03.07.E of the Collier County
Land Development Code. The subject property, approximately 10± acres in
size, is located in the Golden Gate Estates, in Section 33, Township 49 South,
Range 28 East, Collier County, Florida. [PL20250010255] (2025-4602)
X NO DISCLOSURE FOR THIS ITEM
17.K This item requires Commission members to provide ex-parte disclosure.
Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn
in. Recommendation to amend and expand a conditional use for earth mining
by adding 39.92± acres and revising the conditions of approval for property
zoned Rural Agricultural (A) within the Mobile Home Overlay (MHO), the Rural
Lands Stewardship Area Overlay (RLSAO), and Wellfield Risk Management
Special Treatment Overlay Zone W-4 (ST/W-4) for a total of 490.62± acres
located on the west side of SR 29 North, south of SR 82 in the Immokalee
Planning Area in Sections 17, 18, and 19, Township 46 South, Range 29 East,
Collier County, Florida. (2025-4641)
A NO DISCLOSURE FOR THIS ITEM
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Louise Jarvis
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Location:3299 Tamiami Trail E #303
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From:Louise Jarvis
To:Chris Hall
Subject:FW: Call Request: BCC AGENDA ITEM
Date:Tuesday, November 4, 2025 2:30:43 PM
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Please see Rich’s request for a meeting/call on Friday.
Thanks,
Louise
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Good afternoon,
Rich would like to speak with the Commissioner regarding upcoming BCC agenda items: Horse
Trials.
Since it’s on a Monday, would the Commissioner have time for a call or virtual meeting on
Friday, November 7th: 8:00, 9:30, 10:00 – 12:00, 1:00, 1:30, 3:00 – 5:00?
Sorry this is so last minute.
Thank you.
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Location: 3299 Tamiami Trail E #303
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From:jschmitt@comcast.net
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Cc:Rick Capka
Subject:RE: Objection to 12.9.25 Agenda Item 17.E, PL20220002061, GREENWAY FRITCHEY RPUD (Rezoning, "RZ");
and, Objection to Agenda Item 17.F, GMPA-PL20220002063 ("GMPA");
Date:Wednesday, December 10, 2025 5:22:39 AM
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Commissioners – thank you for considering our request. Though we are disappointed with the
outcome, we understand your justification for denial. Our request to have the items pulled for the
Consent and Summary Agendas was definitely beneficial to the petitioner as it did provide an
opportunity for Rich Yovanovich to correct several minor errors for the record.
Respectively,
Joe
Joseph K. Schmitt
Office: 239-417-9147
Cell: 239-248-4931
From: jschmitt@comcast.net <jschmitt@comcast.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 6, 2025 7:35 AM
To: 'Rick.LoCastro@collier.gov' <Rick.LoCastro@collier.gov>; 'Chris.Hall@collier.gov'
<Chris.Hall@collier.gov>; 'Burt.Saunders@collier.gov' <Burt.Saunders@collier.gov>;
'Dan.Kowal@collier.gov' <Dan.Kowal@collier.gov>; 'Bill.McDaniel@collier.gov'
<Bill.McDaniel@collier.gov>
Cc: 'Anthony Pires' <APires@wpl-legal.com>
Subject: FW: Objection to 12.9.25 Agenda Item 17.E, PL20220002061, GREENWAY FRITCHEY RPUD
(Rezoning, "RZ"); and, Objection to Agenda Item 17.F, GMPA-PL20220002063 ("GMPA");
Commissioner LoCastro
Commissioner Hall
Commissioner Saunders
Commissioner Kowal
Commissioner McDaniel
As your Chairman of the CCPC, I am forwarding this email to briefly explain the issue related to the
attached request. And for the record, I also serve as the Chairman of the Fiddler’s Creek CDD1
Board of Supervisors.
The attached letter is requesting that the proposed rezoning of the Greenway-Fritchey GMPA and
MPUD be removed from the Summary Agenda to address the issue of a proportional fair-share
contribution towards the final payment for the design, permitting, and installation of a traffic signal
at the intersection of US41 and Greenway Road-Sandpiper Drive (entrance to Fiddler’s Creek). As
noted in your agenda packet, the item was heard by the CCPC on October 16th and received
unanimous approval. The Greenway-Fritchey GMPA/MPUD is a great project and a superb example
of a tremendous partnership between Greenway Fritchey Land, LLC, the developer, and Habitat for
Humanity to provide needed affordable housing in Collier County. The CCPC noted as such during
the public hearing; however, during the hearing, the issue of the developer providing a fair-share
contribution towards the final payment for the traffic signal at the US 41-Greenway/Sandpiper
interchange was discussed, similar to the assessed contributions for the two neighboring
developments at the intersection. Though the issue of a fair-share contribution was discussed, it
was not codified in the final approval, primarily due to the fact that the traffic signal was deemed
essentially complete and would be fully operational at the time of the first development order for
the Greenway-Fritchey development.
Subsequently, on October 22nd, Fiddler’s Creek CDD1 and CDD2 Board of Supervisors held their
monthly meetings and having learned of the vote by the CCPC, both CDDs directed their attorney,
Tony Pires, to petition the BCC to have the items removed from the Summary Agenda to have the
BCC consider the inclusion of language in the MPUD as well as the associated Developers
Contribution Agreement (DCA) to codify a requirement to provide a proportional fair-share
contribution towards the final payment for the traffic signal citing that the residents of both CDDs
are actually paying for over 75% of the cost of the traffic signal through assessment in their O&M
CDD taxes. As noted in the attached letter, the traffic signal was initially warranted and
subsequently designed, permitted, and constructed under the management of Fiddler’s Creek
CDD2. Both CDD Boards believed that it is fair to assess the developers of the Greenway-Fritcchy
development for a fair-share contribution, as this development will certainly benefit significantly
from the installation of the traffic signal.
Your approval of the request to modify the MPUD ordinance will not be considered in any way to be
an overturn of the CCPC’s unanimous approval. It will simply be deemed as a reinforcement of the
final approval.
Respectively,
Joe
Joseph K. Schmitt
Chairman, Collier County Planning Commission
Office: 239-417-9147
Cell: 239-248-4931
From: Anthony Pires <APires@wpl-legal.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 4, 2025 11:03 AM
To: Burt.Saunders@collier.gov; Jeff.klatzkow@collier.gov; heidi.ashton@collier.gov;
timothy.finn@collier.gov; :Michael.Bosi@collier.gov <Michael.Bosi@collier.gov>;
Amy.Patterson@collier.gov
Cc: 'joseph.schmitt@fiddlerscreekcdd1.net' <joseph.schmitt@fiddlerscreekcdd1.net>;
'elliot.miller@fiddlerscreekcdd2.net' <elliot.miller@fiddlerscreekcdd2.net>; Chuck Adams
(adamsc@whhassociates.com) <adamsc@whhassociates.com>; Terry Cole <tcole@bowman.com>;
'Cleo Adams' <cleo.adams@whhassociates.com>
Subject: Objection to 12.9.25 Agenda Item 17.E, PL20220002061, GREENWAY FRITCHEY RPUD
(Rezoning, “RZ”); and, Objection to Agenda Item 17.F, GMPA-PL20220002063 (“GMPA”);
Dear Chairman Saunders.
Attached please find correspondence on behalf of both Fiddler’s Creek Community
Development District #1 (CDD#1) and Fiddler’s Creek Community Development
District #2, (CDD#2), collectively the “Districts”, concerning the above referenced
items presently set for hearing before the Collier County Commission on December 9,
2025.
By this correspondence the Districts object to the proposed rezoning PUDZ-
PL20220002061 or its companion GMPA-PL20220002063, if the “proportionate fair
share” requirements outlined in the attached letter are not included in the adopted
RPUD Ordinance or the “companion” Developer Contribution Agreement (“DCA”).
On behalf of the Districts it is respectfully requested that these 2 agenda items be
removed from the Summary Agenda and moved to the Regular Agenda to address
the concerns and objections of the Districts.
If you have any questions in advance of the Board meeting and hearings, please do
not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully,
Tony Pires
Anthony P. Pires, Jr., B.C.S.
Partner Shareholder
Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A.
3200 North Tamiami Trail, Suite 200
Naples, Florida 34103
239-649-6555 Office Phone; 239-450-2474 Mobile Phone; 239-649-7342 Fax
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From:jschmitt@comcast.net
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Cc:Rick Capka
Subject:RE: Objection to 12.9.25 Agenda Item 17.E, PL20220002061, GREENWAY FRITCHEY RPUD (Rezoning, "RZ");
and, Objection to Agenda Item 17.F, GMPA-PL20220002063 ("GMPA");
Date:Wednesday, December 10, 2025 5:22:39 AM
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Commissioners – thank you for considering our request. Though we are disappointed with the
outcome, we understand your justification for denial. Our request to have the items pulled for the
Consent and Summary Agendas was definitely beneficial to the petitioner as it did provide an
opportunity for Rich Yovanovich to correct several minor errors for the record.
Respectively,
Joe
Joseph K. Schmitt
Office: 239-417-9147
Cell: 239-248-4931
From: jschmitt@comcast.net <jschmitt@comcast.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 6, 2025 7:35 AM
To: 'Rick.LoCastro@collier.gov' <Rick.LoCastro@collier.gov>; 'Chris.Hall@collier.gov'
<Chris.Hall@collier.gov>; 'Burt.Saunders@collier.gov' <Burt.Saunders@collier.gov>;
'Dan.Kowal@collier.gov' <Dan.Kowal@collier.gov>; 'Bill.McDaniel@collier.gov'
<Bill.McDaniel@collier.gov>
Cc: 'Anthony Pires' <APires@wpl-legal.com>
Subject: FW: Objection to 12.9.25 Agenda Item 17.E, PL20220002061, GREENWAY FRITCHEY RPUD
(Rezoning, "RZ"); and, Objection to Agenda Item 17.F, GMPA-PL20220002063 ("GMPA");
Commissioner LoCastro
Commissioner Hall
Commissioner Saunders
Commissioner Kowal
Commissioner McDaniel
As your Chairman of the CCPC, I am forwarding this email to briefly explain the issue related to the
attached request. And for the record, I also serve as the Chairman of the Fiddler’s Creek CDD1
Board of Supervisors.
The attached letter is requesting that the proposed rezoning of the Greenway-Fritchey GMPA and
MPUD be removed from the Summary Agenda to address the issue of a proportional fair-share
contribution towards the final payment for the design, permitting, and installation of a traffic signal
at the intersection of US41 and Greenway Road-Sandpiper Drive (entrance to Fiddler’s Creek). As
noted in your agenda packet, the item was heard by the CCPC on October 16th and received
unanimous approval. The Greenway-Fritchey GMPA/MPUD is a great project and a superb example
of a tremendous partnership between Greenway Fritchey Land, LLC, the developer, and Habitat for
Humanity to provide needed affordable housing in Collier County. The CCPC noted as such during
the public hearing; however, during the hearing, the issue of the developer providing a fair-share
contribution towards the final payment for the traffic signal at the US 41-Greenway/Sandpiper
interchange was discussed, similar to the assessed contributions for the two neighboring
developments at the intersection. Though the issue of a fair-share contribution was discussed, it
was not codified in the final approval, primarily due to the fact that the traffic signal was deemed
essentially complete and would be fully operational at the time of the first development order for
the Greenway-Fritchey development.
Subsequently, on October 22nd, Fiddler’s Creek CDD1 and CDD2 Board of Supervisors held their
monthly meetings and having learned of the vote by the CCPC, both CDDs directed their attorney,
Tony Pires, to petition the BCC to have the items removed from the Summary Agenda to have the
BCC consider the inclusion of language in the MPUD as well as the associated Developers
Contribution Agreement (DCA) to codify a requirement to provide a proportional fair-share
contribution towards the final payment for the traffic signal citing that the residents of both CDDs
are actually paying for over 75% of the cost of the traffic signal through assessment in their O&M
CDD taxes. As noted in the attached letter, the traffic signal was initially warranted and
subsequently designed, permitted, and constructed under the management of Fiddler’s Creek
CDD2. Both CDD Boards believed that it is fair to assess the developers of the Greenway-Fritcchy
development for a fair-share contribution, as this development will certainly benefit significantly
from the installation of the traffic signal.
Your approval of the request to modify the MPUD ordinance will not be considered in any way to be
an overturn of the CCPC’s unanimous approval. It will simply be deemed as a reinforcement of the
final approval.
Respectively,
Joe
Joseph K. Schmitt
Chairman, Collier County Planning Commission
Office: 239-417-9147
Cell: 239-248-4931
From: Anthony Pires <APires@wpl-legal.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 4, 2025 11:03 AM
To: Burt.Saunders@collier.gov; Jeff.klatzkow@collier.gov; heidi.ashton@collier.gov;
timothy.finn@collier.gov; :Michael.Bosi@collier.gov <Michael.Bosi@collier.gov>;
Amy.Patterson@collier.gov
Cc: 'joseph.schmitt@fiddlerscreekcdd1.net' <joseph.schmitt@fiddlerscreekcdd1.net>;
'elliot.miller@fiddlerscreekcdd2.net' <elliot.miller@fiddlerscreekcdd2.net>; Chuck Adams
(adamsc@whhassociates.com) <adamsc@whhassociates.com>; Terry Cole <tcole@bowman.com>;
'Cleo Adams' <cleo.adams@whhassociates.com>
Subject: Objection to 12.9.25 Agenda Item 17.E, PL20220002061, GREENWAY FRITCHEY RPUD
(Rezoning, “RZ”); and, Objection to Agenda Item 17.F, GMPA-PL20220002063 (“GMPA”);
Dear Chairman Saunders.
Attached please find correspondence on behalf of both Fiddler’s Creek Community
Development District #1 (CDD#1) and Fiddler’s Creek Community Development
District #2, (CDD#2), collectively the “Districts”, concerning the above referenced
items presently set for hearing before the Collier County Commission on December 9,
2025.
By this correspondence the Districts object to the proposed rezoning PUDZ-
PL20220002061 or its companion GMPA-PL20220002063, if the “proportionate fair
share” requirements outlined in the attached letter are not included in the adopted
RPUD Ordinance or the “companion” Developer Contribution Agreement (“DCA”).
On behalf of the Districts it is respectfully requested that these 2 agenda items be
removed from the Summary Agenda and moved to the Regular Agenda to address
the concerns and objections of the Districts.
If you have any questions in advance of the Board meeting and hearings, please do
not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully,
Tony Pires
Anthony P. Pires, Jr., B.C.S.
Partner Shareholder
Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A.
3200 North Tamiami Trail, Suite 200
Naples, Florida 34103
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Subject:REQUEST TO REMOVE FROM 12.9.25CONSENT AND SUMMARY AGENDAS : ITEM 16.B.9; ITEM 17.E, AND ITEM
17.F; Concerning GREENWAY FRITCHEY DEVELOPER AGREEMENT, RPUD and GMPA:
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Dear Chairman Saunders.
This email is a follow up to my prior letter and email of Thursday, December 4, 2025,
on behalf of both Fiddler’s Creek Community Development District #1 (CDD#1) and
Fiddler’s Creek Community Development District #2, (CDD#2), collectively the
“Districts”, concerning the 12.9.25 Agenda Item 17.E, PL20220002061, GREENWAY
FRITCHEY RPUD (Rezoning, “RZ”); and, Agenda Item 17.F, GMPA-PL20220002063
(“GMPA”).
After re-reading the Agenda, I noted that the proposed “companion” Developer
Agreement is on the Consent Agenda as Agenda Item 16.B.9.
https://colliercofl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1493/files/report/5409
https://colliercofl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1493/files/attachment/13961
https://colliercofl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1493/files/attachment/13962
On behalf of the Districts it is respectfully requested that all three (3) of these agenda
items be removed from the Consent Agenda and Summary Agenda and moved to the
Regular Agenda to address the concerns and objections of the Districts.
By this correspondence, in addition to the objection in my prior letter, the Districts
object to the proposed Developer Agreement as currently drafted, as the Developer
Agreement fails to include any “proportionate fair share” requirements for the subject
Traffic Signal as outlined in my prior letter and email of Thursday, December 4, 2025.
If you have any questions in advance of the Board meeting and hearings, please do
not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully,
Tony Pires
Anthony P. Pires, Jr., B.C.S.
Partner Shareholder
Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A.
3200 North Tamiami Trail, Suite 200
Naples, Florida 34103
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To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Cc:"Anthony Pires"
Subject:FW: Objection to 12.9.25 Agenda Item 17.E, PL20220002061, GREENWAY FRITCHEY RPUD (Rezoning, "RZ");
and, Objection to Agenda Item 17.F, GMPA-PL20220002063 ("GMPA");
Date:Saturday, December 6, 2025 7:35:03 AM
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Commissioner LoCastro
Commissioner Hall
Commissioner Saunders
Commissioner Kowal
Commissioner McDaniel
As your Chairman of the CCPC, I am forwarding this email to briefly explain the issue related to the
attached request. And for the record, I also serve as the Chairman of the Fiddler’s Creek CDD1
Board of Supervisors.
The attached letter is requesting that the proposed rezoning of the Greenway-Fritchey GMPA and
MPUD be removed from the Summary Agenda to address the issue of a proportional fair-share
contribution towards the final payment for the design, permitting, and installation of a traffic signal
at the intersection of US41 and Greenway Road-Sandpiper Drive (entrance to Fiddler’s Creek). As
noted in your agenda packet, the item was heard by the CCPC on October 16th and received
unanimous approval. The Greenway-Fritchey GMPA/MPUD is a great project and a superb example
of a tremendous partnership between Greenway Fritchey Land, LLC, the developer, and Habitat for
Humanity to provide needed affordable housing in Collier County. The CCPC noted as such during
the public hearing; however, during the hearing, the issue of the developer providing a fair-share
contribution towards the final payment for the traffic signal at the US 41-Greenway/Sandpiper
interchange was discussed, similar to the assessed contributions for the two neighboring
developments at the intersection. Though the issue of a fair-share contribution was discussed, it
was not codified in the final approval, primarily due to the fact that the traffic signal was deemed
essentially complete and would be fully operational at the time of the first development order for
the Greenway-Fritchey development.
Subsequently, on October 22nd, Fiddler’s Creek CDD1 and CDD2 Board of Supervisors held their
monthly meetings and having learned of the vote by the CCPC, both CDDs directed their attorney,
Tony Pires, to petition the BCC to have the items removed from the Summary Agenda to have the
BCC consider the inclusion of language in the MPUD as well as the associated Developers
Contribution Agreement (DCA) to codify a requirement to provide a proportional fair-share
contribution towards the final payment for the traffic signal citing that the residents of both CDDs
are actually paying for over 75% of the cost of the traffic signal through assessment in their O&M
CDD taxes. As noted in the attached letter, the traffic signal was initially warranted and
subsequently designed, permitted, and constructed under the management of Fiddler’s Creek
CDD2. Both CDD Boards believed that it is fair to assess the developers of the Greenway-Fritcchy
development for a fair-share contribution, as this development will certainly benefit significantly
from the installation of the traffic signal.
Your approval of the request to modify the MPUD ordinance will not be considered in any way to be
an overturn of the CCPC’s unanimous approval. It will simply be deemed as a reinforcement of the
final approval.
Respectively,
Joe
Joseph K. Schmitt
Chairman, Collier County Planning Commission
Office: 239-417-9147
Cell: 239-248-4931
From: Anthony Pires <APires@wpl-legal.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 4, 2025 11:03 AM
To: Burt.Saunders@collier.gov; Jeff.klatzkow@collier.gov; heidi.ashton@collier.gov;
timothy.finn@collier.gov; :Michael.Bosi@collier.gov <Michael.Bosi@collier.gov>;
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(adamsc@whhassociates.com) <adamsc@whhassociates.com>; Terry Cole <tcole@bowman.com>;
'Cleo Adams' <cleo.adams@whhassociates.com>
Subject: Objection to 12.9.25 Agenda Item 17.E, PL20220002061, GREENWAY FRITCHEY RPUD
(Rezoning, “RZ”); and, Objection to Agenda Item 17.F, GMPA-PL20220002063 (“GMPA”);
Dear Chairman Saunders.
Attached please find correspondence on behalf of both Fiddler’s Creek Community
Development District #1 (CDD#1) and Fiddler’s Creek Community Development
District #2, (CDD#2), collectively the “Districts”, concerning the above referenced
items presently set for hearing before the Collier County Commission on December 9,
2025.
By this correspondence the Districts object to the proposed rezoning PUDZ-
PL20220002061 or its companion GMPA-PL20220002063, if the “proportionate fair
share” requirements outlined in the attached letter are not included in the adopted
RPUD Ordinance or the “companion” Developer Contribution Agreement (“DCA”).
On behalf of the Districts it is respectfully requested that these 2 agenda items be
removed from the Summary Agenda and moved to the Regular Agenda to address
the concerns and objections of the Districts.
If you have any questions in advance of the Board meeting and hearings, please do
not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully,
Tony Pires
Anthony P. Pires, Jr., B.C.S.
Partner Shareholder
Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A.
3200 North Tamiami Trail, Suite 200
Naples, Florida 34103
239-649-6555 Office Phone; 239-450-2474 Mobile Phone; 239-649-7342 Fax
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Subject:Objection to 12.9.25 Agenda Item 17.E, PL20220002061, GREENWAY FRITCHEY RPUD (Rezoning, “RZ”); and,
Objection to Agenda Item 17.F, GMPA-PL20220002063 (“GMPA”);
Date:Thursday, December 4, 2025 11:03:18 AM
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Dear Chairman Saunders.
Attached please find correspondence on behalf of both Fiddler’s Creek Community
Development District #1 (CDD#1) and Fiddler’s Creek Community Development
District #2, (CDD#2), collectively the “Districts”, concerning the above referenced
items presently set for hearing before the Collier County Commission on December 9,
2025.
By this correspondence the Districts object to the proposed rezoning PUDZ-
PL20220002061 or its companion GMPA-PL20220002063, if the “proportionate fair
share” requirements outlined in the attached letter are not included in the adopted
RPUD Ordinance or the “companion” Developer Contribution Agreement (“DCA”).
On behalf of the Districts it is respectfully requested that these 2 agenda items be
removed from the Summary Agenda and moved to the Regular Agenda to address
the concerns and objections of the Districts.
If you have any questions in advance of the Board meeting and hearings, please do
not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully,
Tony Pires
Anthony P. Pires, Jr., B.C.S.
Partner Shareholder
Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A.
3200 North Tamiami Trail, Suite 200
Naples, Florida 34103
239-649-6555 Office Phone; 239-450-2474 Mobile Phone; 239-649-7342 Fax
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Louise Jarvis
Subject: Commissioner Hall re: BCC Agenda Items
Location: 3299 Tamiami Trail E #303
Start: Mon 12/8/2025 3:30 PM
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Greenway Fritchey, Miceli PUDA, Silver Strand CUNA, Mercato West Rezone, Horse Trials.
Louise Jarvis
Subject: Commissioner Hall re: BCC Agenda Items
Location: 3299 Tamiami Trail E #303
Start: Mon 12/8/2025 3:30 PM
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From:Graham Lausterer
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercato West PL20250006198
Date:Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:52:56 PM
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Commissioner Hall,
Please consider approving Mercato West on the basis that the proposed development is
significantly less tall & intense than could otherwise be developed as a Live Local project,
while also generating less vehicular trips than the prior C-3 commercial uses including a fast
food restaurant with drive-thru.
Best regards,
Graham Lausterer
From:Graham Lausterer
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercato West PL20250006198
Date:Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:52:56 PM
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Commissioner Hall,
Please consider approving Mercato West on the basis that the proposed development is
significantly less tall & intense than could otherwise be developed as a Live Local project,
while also generating less vehicular trips than the prior C-3 commercial uses including a fast
food restaurant with drive-thru.
Best regards,
Graham Lausterer
From:Louise Jarvis
To:Chris Hall
Subject:FW: Meeting Request: BCC AGENDA ITEM
Date:Friday, October 10, 2025 1:22:44 PM
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Please see the below meeting request that needs scheduled today.
Thanks,
Louise
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Sent: Friday, October 10, 2025 1:10 PM
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Good afternoon,
I’m reaching out a bit early to schedule a meeting with the Commissioner for the October
28th BCC Agenda item: 9271-9295 Tamiami Trail N Rezone/Mercato West because I will
be out of the office all next week.
Please provide availability for Monday, October 27th: 8:30 – 11:30; 12:30 – 5:00.
Thank you.
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Coleman, Yovanovich & Koester, P.A.
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From:Marsha O
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercato West, Affordable Housing Ordinance Public hearing
Date:Friday, August 22, 2025 3:53:56 PM
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Dear Commissioner Hall,
1. Mercato west
We discussed this request live back in May. It's not clear if the threatened change to a Live
Local approach has been made. I do see they've requested meetings with the Planning
Commission on sept 18 and with the BCC on Oct 28. I can't tell if these requests have been
granted.
I continue my opposition to this request based on the requested density and the impact on
traffic on 92nd, 93rd, and US 41 that will accompany this number of residences in such a
small area.
2. Affordable Housing Ordinance.
I was unable to attend the public hearing that I think occurred on Aug 12.
My position remains that we continue to have the BCC review these requests and not have an
ordinance that sounds like it will expedite things in a positive way as I don't think we're
capable of preparing completely for the potential issues. Review by the Planning Commission
and the BCC will provide appropriate speed for consideration and a chance to have all
potential issues addressed.
I appreciate your attention to this and all the other complicated issues you address.
Sincerely,
Marsha Oenick
naplesmarsha9@gmail.com
315-694-0546
705 99th Ave N 34108
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From:MARK KOCZWARA
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Re: Mercato West Project
Date:Wednesday, July 2, 2025 11:27:10 AM
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Thank you for responding so quickly. It is greatly appreciated. Glad to hear that we are in agreement on this.
Thanks for fighting for us.
Marc
> On 07/02/2025 10:34 AM EDT Chris Hall <chris.hall@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote:
>
>
> Hi Marc,
> First, I share all of your sentiments regarding this project.
> Second, I personally think the Live local option is a bluff. I will call their bluff since things have changed as of
yesterday with live local legislation. They don’t have the “right” to build as high as they think.
> I will fight to oppose this rezone.
> Thx,
> Chris
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 2, 2025, at 9:46 AM, MARK KOCZWARA <kuzzy@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>
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> Hello Mr. Hall,
> I am sending this email to request that you vote "no" on the Mercato West Project. While neither of the 2 choices
are ideal I do not believe that the developer is choosing the rezoning option because it is in Naples Parks best
interest and not theirs. We already have too much traffic in the park. My street, 105th Ave N, is particularly busy
because we are the last entrance into the park from 41N before the lights at Immokalee. The last thing my neighbors
and I want is more traffic in the park. Additionally it sets a bad precedent for future developers trying to do the
same along 41 in and around Naples Park.
>
> One of the main things that has set Naples apart from the Ft. Lauderdale's of the world has been the lack of these
type of projects existing on every square foot of land. It is bad enough that we now have that monstrous Ritz
Residence's development on Vanderbilt road that will impact the traffic in the park when completed. Adding this
building will only further erode the quality of life for those of us in the park. At some point, enough is enough.
>
> Thank you for taking the time to consider the impacts such a project will have on the Naples Park neighborhood.
We appreciate your "no" vote on this project.
>
> Sincerely,
> Marc & Patricia Koczwara
> 866 105th Ave N.
> Naples FL 34108
>
> kuzzzy@comcast.net
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From:MARK KOCZWARA
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercato West Project
Date:Wednesday, July 2, 2025 9:46:42 AM
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Hello Mr. Hall,
I am sending this email to request that you vote "no" on the Mercato West Project.
While neither of the 2 choices are ideal I do not believe that the developer is choosing
the rezoning option because it is in Naples Parks best interest and not theirs. We
already have too much traffic in the park. My street, 105th Ave N, is particularly busy
because we are the last entrance into the park from 41N before the lights at
Immokalee. The last thing my neighbors and I want is more traffic in the park.
Additionally it sets a bad precedent for future developers trying to do the same along
41 in and around Naples Park.
One of the main things that has set Naples apart from the Ft. Lauderdale's of the
world has been the lack of these type of projects existing on every square foot of
land. It is bad enough that we now have that monstrous Ritz Residence's
development on Vanderbilt road that will impact the traffic in the park when
completed. Adding this building will only further erode the quality of life for those of
us in the park. At some point, enough is enough.
Thank you for taking the time to consider the impacts such a project will have on the
Naples Park neighborhood. We appreciate your "no" vote on this project.
Sincerely,
Marc & Patricia Koczwara
866 105th Ave N.
Naples FL 34108
kuzzzy@comcast.net
From:Jaime Cook
To:Chris Hall
Cc:Louise Jarvis
Subject:Live Local Allowances
Date:Thursday, June 19, 2025 2:23:23 PM
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Good afternoon Commissioner,
I spoke to Louise this morning and she mentioned you had a couple questions about Live Local and the potential Mercato West project.
As you know, there are some changes coming to the statute this year, so this is the most up to date information: Live Local requires a
minimum of 40% of the units to be affordable, meaning 120% AMI or below. The rest can be market rate. Additionally, there are no
restrictions on whether the project is rental, ownership, or a combination of both.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks!
Jaime Cook M.S., CPM
Division Director - Development Review
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Mobile:239-571-3800
2800 Horseshoe Drive N
Naples, FL 34104
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From:JAMES MULLEN
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Fwd: Mercado West Project
Date:Wednesday, June 18, 2025 3:32:43 PM
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From: JAMES MULLEN <jamesmullen@comcast.net>
To: chris.hall@colliercountyfl.gov.
Date: 06/18/2025 3:26 PM EDT
Subject: Mercado West Project
Dear Commissioner Hall,
I live in Naples Park and I appose the current re-zoning proposal of this
site to allow the building of 28 luxury condominiums. I know the developer
is threatening to use the Live Local Act if his current proposal is denied. I
also understand that the Live Local Act would take all decision making out
of local control. I believe the use of the Live Local Act is just a bluff by the
developer to obtain his current re-zoning proposal. Luxury condo buyers
will not want to pay those high prices if they must also associate with
modest homes on such a small lot. The WOW factor that luxury buyers
are looking for will be greatly reduced by the modest homes right on top of
the luxury home, not to mention that the homes will be surrounded by
roads on three sides, one of which is very noisy. It is not as if this is a big
lot where the two housing styles/prices can be separated by natural
barriers like a lake or woods and have separate development entrances.
Also, I don't have a copy of the development plans but it would be
interesting to determine the square footage of each of the currently
proposed 28 luxury units. Yes the owner has rights. He has the right to
utilize the property under the C-3 zoning he purchased.
Thank You for Your Time And Consideration,
James Mullen
From:Devi Rosado
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Re: Devi Rosado 657 105th Ave. Naples Park
Date:Sunday, June 15, 2025 9:23:24 PM
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Hi Chris: Thank you for your response and you are right; I haven't lived here long enough or
served on any boards to make any judgments. I always assume when an area is getting too
overbuilt is because of tax revenue. I was not aware of your effort toward lowering the taxes
and I appreciate you. I'm sure it wasn't an easy task. I love Naples Park and feel blessed to live
there. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else, hurricanes and all. Thanks for your
informative emails. Blessings to you as well. Devi Rosado
On Mon, Jun 9, 2025 at 4:32PM Chris Hall <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote:
Hi Devi,
I’d have to disagree with the statement, “ all local government cares about is tax dollars and
$”. I’ve fought and won the last two years to lower tax revenue.
The growth management plan is laid out fairly well. All we need to do is follow it.
As for the Ritz, I never would have approved it and as for the crowd on the beach, well, we
can’t put a gate up on I 75.
Overall, this is a great place to live. I’ve been to Miami and we aren’t even close. I
appreciate your thoughts and concerns.
Blessings,
Chris
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Hi Chris: I am responding to the email pertaining to the Mercato apartment project. It seems
as though we do not really have a voice on this matter. I am wondering how this will affect
the local nearby neighborhoods such as Naples Park where I reside. Is this good or bad? The
beaches are already so crowded that it doesn't look like paradise anymore. It looks like the
Jersey Shore on steroids. It's difficult to find parking, it no longer feels quaint, calm or safe
and it is so commercial looking with the new Ritz and their condos aren't even finished yet!
It's overrun and too populated. Where does it stop? There's high rise construction
everywhere. There's a 'Miami' on the map already. If I wanted to be in a town like 'Miami' I
would have moved there. How can we keep Naples Florida like Naples Florida and not grow
into a Miami? All the local government cares about is tax dollars and $. It's sad. Devi
Rosado
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From:ken carlton
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Re: Mercato West
Date:Thursday, June 12, 2025 5:06:39 PM
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Thanks - much appreciated!
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> On Jun 12, 2025, at 4:50PM, Chris Hall <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote:
>
> West side of 41 across from Mercato.
> The old Burger King spot at 92nd and 41.
> Best
> Chris
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Jun 12, 2025, at 4:39PM, ken carlton <kencarlton3@gmail.com> wrote:
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>> Hi
>>
>> I was forwarded your email on this project -
>> Thank you. We have a seasonal property in Naples Park.
>> Could you please let me know where specifically they are planning to build this property.
>> Is it on the west side of 41 in Naples Park or is it adjacent to the existing Mercato shopping mall?
>>
>> Thanks again,
>>
>> Ken Carlton
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
From:ken carlton
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercato West
Date:Thursday, June 12, 2025 4:39:54 PM
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Hi
I was forwarded your email on this project -
Thank you. We have a seasonal property in Naples Park.
Could you please let me know where specifically they are planning to build this property.
Is it on the west side of 41 in Naples Park or is it adjacent to the existing Mercato shopping mall?
Thanks again,
Ken Carlton
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From:KATHY GLANNON
To:Chris Hall
Cc:Bann652@aol.com
Subject:Mercato West
Date:Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:07:49 PM
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Thank you so much for this email!! My husband and I live at 673 93rd Ave. N so we really appreciate the detailed
explanation of this situation. With these facts laid out we choose the 28 owner occupied units. (So 2 votes for that,
Kathleen and Michael Glannon) We hope that the rest of our neighbors vote for the same.
Thank You,
Kathy Glannon
518-859-5101
From:Marsha O
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Fwd: Mercato West rezone---question
Date:Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:07:33 AM
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Dear Commissioner Hall,
This is the information I received from Cormac Giblin from CC Economic Development & Housing. It seems the threat of
using Live Local as the alternative to approval of the proposed Mercato West isn't as viable as we might have been led to think.
What path do you suggest we take now?
Thanks,
Marsha Oenick
315-694-0546
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From: Cormac Giblin <Cormac.Giblin@colliercountyfl.gov>
Date: Thu, Jun 12, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Subject: RE: Mercato West rezone---question
To: Nancy Gundlach <Nancy.Gundlach@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: naplesmarsha9@gmail.com <naplesmarsha9@gmail.com>
Yes under the Live Local act the property could proceed straight to SDP with an eligible density of 25 units per acre
with 40% of the units affordable to renters at less than 120% of the median income.
HOWEVER given the very small size of the site it is highly doubtful that anything close to 25 units to the acre could
be achieved using the required development standards for a Live Local project (RMF-16) once all required parking,
water management, open space and buffers are accounted for. Since it borders single family homes the height
would also be limited to 3 stories.
Cormac Giblin AICP, CPM
Division Director - Economic Development & Housing
Economic Development & Housing
Office:239-252-2460
2800 North Horseshoe Dr.
Naples, FL 34104
Cormac.Giblin@colliercountyfl.gov
From: Nancy Gundlach <Nancy.Gundlach@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:41 AM
To: Cormac Giblin <Cormac.Giblin@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc:naplesmarsha9@gmail.com
Subject: RE: Mercato West rezone---question
Hi Cormac,
The property is zoned C-3. The folio information is below:
Respectfully,
Nancy Gundlach, AICP, PLA, CSM
Planner III
Zoning Services Division
(239)252-2484
Nancy.Gundlach@colliercountyfl.gov
2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, FL 34104
Nancy Gundlach AICP, PLA, CSM
Planner III
Zoning
Office:239-252-2484
2800 North Horseshoe Drive
Naples, Florida 34104
Nancy.Gundlach@colliercountyfl.gov
From: Cormac Giblin <Cormac.Giblin@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:34 AM
To: Nancy Gundlach <Nancy.Gundlach@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc:naplesmarsha9@gmail.com
Subject: RE: Mercato West rezone---question
Nancy- what’s the property Folio #? What’s the current zoning?
Cormac Giblin AICP, CPM
Division Director - Economic Development & Housing
Economic Development & Housing
Office:239-252-2460
2800 North Horseshoe Dr.
Naples, FL 34104
Cormac.Giblin@colliercountyfl.gov
From: Nancy Gundlach <Nancy.Gundlach@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2025 9:58 AM
To: Cormac Giblin <Cormac.Giblin@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc:naplesmarsha9@gmail.com
Subject: FW: Mercato West rezone---question
Hi Cormac,
We received a hypothetical inquiry related to Live Local in the email below. Might you be able to assist
Marcia with her questions below? The Mercato West Rezone is PL2024-13324.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Nancy Gundlach, AICP, PLA, CSM
Planner III
Zoning Services Division
(239)252-2484
Nancy.Gundlach@colliercountyfl.gov
2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, FL 34104
Nancy Gundlach AICP, PLA, CSM
Planner III
Zoning
Office:239-252-2484
2800 North Horseshoe Drive
Naples, Florida 34104
Nancy.Gundlach@colliercountyfl.gov
From: Marsha O <naplesmarsha9@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 7:32 AM
To: Nancy Gundlach <Nancy.Gundlach@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Mercato West rezone---question
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At the NIM the option of applying the Live Local Law came up: 47 rental units with 40% "affordable"
47 rental units seems to come from 1.86 acres * 25 units/acre.
Are 25 rental units/acre allowed in Collier County without bonus or special exception?
I can't find rental units/acres allowed in CC above 8 without bonus application---but searching CC ordinances is no small feat
so I am turning to you as an expert.
Thanks for your help in clarifying this for me.
From Live Local Law:
proval process in this subsection.
1(7)(a) A municipality must authorize multifamily and mixed-use residential as allowable uses in any area zoned for commercial,
industrial, or mixed use if at least 40 percent of the residential units in a proposed multifamily development are rental units that, for a
period of at least 30 years, are affordable as defined in s. 420.0004. Notwithstanding any other law, local ordinance, or regulation to the
contrary, a municipality may not require a proposed multifamily development to obtain a zoning or land use change, special exception,
conditional use approval, variance, or comprehensive plan amendment for the building height, zoning, and densities authorized under this
subsection. For mixed-use residential projects, at least 65 percent of the total square footage must be used for residential purposes.
(b) A municipality may not restrict the density of a proposed development authorized under this subsection below the highest currently
allowed density on any land in the municipality where residential development is allowed under the municipality’s land development
regulations. For purposes of this paragraph, the term “highest currently allowed density” does not include the density of any building
that met the requirements of this subsection or the density of any building that has received any bonus, variance, or other special
exception for density provided in the municipality’s land development regulations as an incentive for development.
Thanks for your help.
Marsha Oenick
705 99th ave N
315-694-0546
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From:Guy Kellam
To:Chris Hall; Louise Jarvis
Subject:Access to Nextdoor discussions
Date:Wednesday, June 11, 2025 10:32:01 PM
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Hi Chris and Louise,
Do you have access to Nextdoor discussions regarding District 2?
In particular, regarding 'Mercato West' like this?
Thanks,
Guy
From:GRETCHEN FARLANDER
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercato West
Date:Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:53:28 PM
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Good afternoon!
there is a post in our neighborhood facebook group saying the mechanical garage next to
Burger King has 4 years remaining on their lease. if this is factual - why approve a rezone
now? live local and expires in 2030.
there is another post about atill needing investors. i will attach.
i dont know if any of this is fact but i wanted to bring it to your
attention. that project is obnoxious and too massive for the area
but its also better than live local. hoping there is truth to
these posta.
appreciate you so much!
gretchen farlander
557 104th ave
239-571-8470
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From:Marsha O
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercato West Rezone---more consideration
Date:Wednesday, June 11, 2025 7:53:55 AM
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Dear Commissioner Hall,
I apologize but I must "Hold" my "vote" which I sent you yesterday.
I'm trying to understand how the developer indicated 47 rental units would be allowed per the
Live Local Law. I have sent a question to the planner Nancy Gundlauch to understand this.
Perhaps you are already clear on this and can inform me which I would really appreciate.
The Live Local section on density is shown below. I italicized the part I'm trying to
understand.
The pertinent question seems---is 25 rental units/acre allowed anywhere in CC WITHOUT
receiving a bonus, variance, or other special exception?
If not, perhaps this "option" isn't a real one and the question at hand comes back to the
requested rezone or remaining C3. We both preferred the C3 option absent the Live Local
"option".
The hard work you and your fellow commissioners are doing on the affordable housing
amendments is appreciated. You're trying to be careful with this to manage as possible the
Live Local and I very much appreciated it.
Naples Park folks will need to fully understand this as well and a live meeting with the
community may be warranted before you vote on the rezone but certainly before the new
amendments are finalized. I can help arrange that if you are willing
I really appreciate your thoughtful consideration and hard work on this.
1(7)(a) A municipality must authorize multifamily and mixed-use residential as allowable uses in
any area zoned for commercial, industrial, or mixed use if at least 40 percent of the residential units in
a proposed multifamily development are rental units that, for a period of at least 30 years, are
affordable as defined in s. 420.0004. Notwithstanding any other law, local ordinance, or regulation to
the contrary, a municipality may not require a proposed multifamily development to obtain a zoning or
land use change, special exception, conditional use approval, variance, or comprehensive plan
amendment for the building height, zoning, and densities authorized under this subsection. For mixed-
use residential projects, at least 65 percent of the total square footage must be used for residential
purposes.
(b) A municipality may not restrict the density of a proposed development authorized under this
subsection below the highest currently allowed density on any land in the municipality where
residential development is allowed under the municipality’s land development regulations. For
purposes of this paragraph, the term “highest currently allowed density”
does not include the density of any building that met the requirements of
this subsection or the density of any building that has received any bonus,
variance, or other special exception for density provided in the
municipality’s land development regulations as an incentive for
development.
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From:Marsha O
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercato West
Date:Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:47:04 AM
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Dear Commissioner Hall,
I too had preferred C-3 vs the proposed Mercato West development.
I appreciate your pursuit of preventing the Live Local Act as it is pre-empting localities the
possibility of managing their communities.
I prefer 28 owner occupied units over the taller, higher density option.
Please know that I am not opposed to affordable housing. My preference is driven purely by
the amount of added density in this particular area. I still feel adding 28 units in this location
is adding too much additional density to our very narrow avenues and will cause traffic issues
that our transportation people continue to not recognize---the high level of deliveries now
occurring at a very high frequency on all avenues. However, adding an even higher density
will be worse.
You have my support to vote for the 28 owner occupied unit proposal---with the updated
design that allows for parking on-site for delivery vehicles.
Sincerely,
Marsha Oenick
315-694-0546
naplesmarsha9@gmail.com
705 99th Ave N
From:Jane McCormick
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercato West
Date:Monday, June 9, 2025 2:05:46 PM
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I approve of the 50' high building. 28 luxury condos.
It has no affiliation with "The Mercato". Most likely not to be named that anyway.
I went to the info meeting at Hdqrts library last week.
The plans look attractive on paper.
Naples Park is a very shabby
neighborhood. Very sorry I bought a house there in 2001.
No code enforcement.
The short term rentals have taken over.
I really should have left a LONG time ago.
Jane McCormick
786 105th Ave N
34108
From:Regina Wegryn
To:Chris Hall
Cc:Nancy Gundlach
Subject:Mercato West
Date:Monday, June 9, 2025 1:50:46 PM
Attachments:Submittal 2 - Mercato West Narrative and Justification (4-30-2025).pdf
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Commissioner Hall,
Thank you for your transparency regarding the Mercardo West project. As homeowners in Naples
Park, this development is of particular interest to us, and we appreciate the opportunity to share
our perspective.
As you noted in your email, given that the developer owns the land, there are essentially only two
viable options. Considering the potential impact on the surrounding landscape, we believe the
more favorable choice would be the 28-unit, owner-occupied building with a maximum height of
50 feet.
From our viewpoint, Naples Park already has a substantial number of annual rental properties.
Adding 18 more may not provide a meaningful benefit to the community and could further shift
the balance away from owner-occupied residences.
Ed & Regina Wegryn
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From: Board of Directors <npaa4u@gmail.com>
Date: May 23, 2025 at 1:34:26PM EDT
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Subject: Fwd: Fw: NPAA: Mercato West Petition
Public Hearing June 3rd:
NPAA members and friends.
Please be aware that a petition has been submitted to the county to build a 28 unit
luxury condo complex on a lot US 41 between 92nd and 93rd avenues that
extends into the park and will be directly next to single family residences on these
avenues.
The complex will have a first floor garage and three floors of condos. The
attached narrative document contains renderings of the proposal in the last few
pages of the document.
The developer is required to hold a Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM)
prior to being reviewed by the Collier County Planning Commission:
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
Collier County Public Library Headquarters, Sugden Theater*
2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, Florida 34109
They are offering a remote option: If you would like to participate via Zoom or
view a
video of the meeting, send an email to NIM-SWFL@bowman.com to get the
zoom invite or a link of the video.
They also offer to get your comments and questions directly to them: NIM-
SWFL@bowman.com. Please reference Mercato West in the subject line.
Details of the proposal are found in the attached Narrative document.
The formal NIM invitation that was published in the Naples Daily News May 16
is also attached.
The county planner assigned to this project is Nancy Gundlach. If you wish to
send her comments or questions her email address is
nancy.gundlach@colliercountyfl.gov
If you wish to send comments or questions to Commissioner Chris Hall his email
address is Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov
We hope you use one of these avenues to express your opinion on this project.
Sincerely,
NPAA BOD
From:ROSEMARIE PYOTT
To:of Directors Board; Chris Hall
Subject:Re: Mercado West
Date:Monday, June 9, 2025 1:31:08 PM
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I guess what bothers me most - is that the poor or self interested representation we had who
did not think anything through or consider what else could happen when this was brought up
originally. That has caused us to be in this unfortunate position.
Perhaps that is what should be truly considered for ANY future developing. Perhaps putting
future restrictions on them then!
Obviously no one wants huge buildings there! So it’s unfortunate that we have to go along,
but the shorter units are the way to go. And I reiterate that this is thanks to the extremely poor
representation given to us from Andy Solis. And probably the other commissioners who
didn’t think about the future repercussions of their votes.
Thank you.
On Jun 9, 2025, at 9:40AM, Board of Directors <npaa4u@gmail.com> wrote:
Naples Park Area Association
www.NaplesParkAreaAssociation.org
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From: Board of Directors <npaa4u@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jun 9, 2025 at 9:39AM
Subject: Fwd: Mercado West
To:
Dear Friends of Naples Park,
Below is information about the Mercado West project by our County
Commissioner, Chris Hall. His email is in the body of his email. Please reach out
to him to express your opinion.
Thank you,
Carol Czech
President
Naples Park Area Association
www.NaplesParkAreaAssociation.org
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From: Betty A. Bailey <bann652@aol.com>
Date: Wed, Jun 4, 2025 at 3:05PM
Subject: Mercado West
To: npaa4u@gmail.com <npaa4u@gmail.com>
Information received from Commissioner Chris Hall
regarding the Mercado West project.
Suggest there be a meeting with the Comm Hall to
answer questions and educate our community.
June 4, 2025, Mercado West project,
Commissioner Chris Hall. When the Mercato West
project was brought to me, I was opposed from the
beginning, The choice at the time was, rezone to allow
the 28 unit luxury apartments or keep the C-3 zoning
that existed. This was an easy decision, KEEP the
current C-3 (small commercial) zoning. However,
things have changed and I want to do what I can to
inform you of facts and not rumor. We no longer have
those two options to decide from.
At the NIM, neighborhood information meeting, the
developer laid out his plan for the 28 unit luxury
apartments. It is 50 ft tall, (same height as C3 zoning
allows) and requires 60% open space. While it is not
what anyone wants, the option to stay the same is
over. If the 28 units are turned down, the developer
has a plan B which is real. Because the developer
owns this property, and doesn’t just, have it under
contract to walk away if he doesn’t get the zoning, he
has property rights available to him through the State
statute, Live Local Act.
Allow me to explain. Our own State Senator, Kathleen
Passidomo, authored a bill
2 years ago that became State Law. I personally went
to Tallahassee to express my concern face to face
about taking away the Commissioners local authority
and representation of the people. She passed the the
bill 1 ½ hours later. This law preempts (over rules)
local commissioners and says….. Any commercially
zoned property can be converted to a higher density
housing project as long as 40% of the project contains
workforce (police, firefighter, teachers, etc)
affordability units and the height restriction can match
the highest building within a mile of the project. This
law would allow this developer to build 47 units, 18 of
which has to be within 120% of median income as
affordable rental units and 29 luxury for sale units. He
still gets his number of luxury units but has to build
the additional 17 units. The building can be as high as
the Fifth Third building on Vanderbilt Beach and 41. He
would need NO PERMISSION from the commissioners
to do that, he has that property right, now.
These are the two options, the 28 owner occupied
units, 3-5 million each, at 50 ft height, or the 47 units
at 75-100ft. I represent you. I will vote how you want,
but I want to make sure you understand what we are
looking at.
Please feel free to email me
at chris.hall@colliercountyfl.gov. Please be respectful,
I know you have questions and I’ll do my best to get
you answers. These are not great choices, as
frustrating as it is, it is what it is. Please let me hear
your voice, it matters.
Blessings, Chris Hall
Thank You
Betty A. Bailey
bann652@aol.com 239.738.4199
From:Devi Rosado
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Devi Rosado 657 105th Ave. Naples Park
Date:Monday, June 9, 2025 1:28:57 PM
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Hi Chris: I am responding to the email pertaining to the Mercato apartment project. It seems as
though we do not really have a voice on this matter. I am wondering how this will affect the
local nearby neighborhoods such as Naples Park where I reside. Is this good or bad? The
beaches are already so crowded that it doesn't look like paradise anymore. It looks like the
Jersey Shore on steroids. It's difficult to find parking, it no longer feels quaint, calm or safe
and it is so commercial looking with the new Ritz and their condos aren't even finished yet!
It's overrun and too populated. Where does it stop? There's high rise construction everywhere.
There's a 'Miami' on the map already. If I wanted to be in a town like 'Miami' I would have
moved there. How can we keep Naples Florida like Naples Florida and not grow into a
Miami? All the local government cares about is tax dollars and $. It's sad. Devi Rosado
From:Ann
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercato West
Date:Monday, June 9, 2025 12:52:10 PM
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Do our teachers and firefighters make enough money to afford these luxury units? What if there are none?
What amenities are included?
What kind of noise would be created?
This is disappointing for Naples Park. We didn’t want the behemoth Ritz Residences but we got them anyway.
Less is more.
Ann & Ralph Schleyhahn
Residents Naples Park
From:Jeannine Bennett
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercato West
Date:Monday, June 9, 2025 12:51:38 PM
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Hello Mr. Hall,
Thank you for going to Tallahassee to express your concern about losing local governance.
We appreciate that.
Thank you also for representing the citizens.
Given the circumstances, PLEASE allow the developer to build 28 units at 50' in Naples
Park.
Thank you,
Jeannine Bennett
691 104th Avenue North
Naples, FL 34108
314-764-1635
From:Ann
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercato West
Date:Monday, June 9, 2025 12:51:24 PM
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Do our teachers and firefighters make enough money to afford these luxury units? What if there are none?
What amenities are included?
What kind of noise would be created?
This is disappointing for Naples Park. We didn’t want the behemoth Ritz Residences but we got them anyway.
Less is more.
Ann & Ralph Schleyhahn
Residents Naples Park
From:Raymon Parker
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercado West
Date:Monday, June 9, 2025 12:36:46 PM
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Dear Commissioner Hall,
1. It’s a shame you have to ask people to be respectful in their communication with you.
2. Thank you for explaining the two options available to you.
3. Vote the choice you think will guarantee some housing for middle income working class
people.
4. Vote the choice you think best preserves the character of the Naples Park neighborhood.
Ray Parker
758 107th Ave. N
Naples, FL 34108
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From:Kim J
To:Chris Hall
Cc:Jim (Jake) Jacob
Subject:Fwd: Mercado West
Date:Monday, June 9, 2025 10:37:23 AM
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My husband and I joined the zoom meeting to hear all the options presented by Bowman
which you outlined below. We reside on 91st Ave N. Our desire is to have 28 luxury condos,
not commercial, and certainly not Live local housing. Our decision is based on raising the
value of our home and replace the current commercial properties (Burger King and auto shop).
NP will continue to transform and building luxury housing will set the tone for future building
along 41.
Thank you for your reach out to the community for opinions on the direction of a
decision/support.
Kim and Jim Jacob
239-339-3185
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From: Board of Directors <npaa4u@gmail.com>
Subject: Fwd: Mercado West
Date: June 9, 2025 at 9:39:05 AM EDT
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
June 4, 2025, Mercado West project,
Commissioner Chris Hall. When the Mercato West
project was brought to me, I was opposed from the
beginning, The choice at the time was, rezone to allow
the 28 unit luxury apartments or keep the C-3 zoning
that existed. This was an easy decision, KEEP the
current C-3 (small commercial) zoning. However,
things have changed and I want to do what I can to
inform you of facts and not rumor. We no longer have
those two options to decide from.
At the NIM, neighborhood information meeting, the
developer laid out his plan for the 28 unit luxury
apartments. It is 50 ft tall, (same height as C3 zoning
allows) and requires 60% open space. While it is not
what anyone wants, the option to stay the same is
over. If the 28 units are turned down, the developer
has a plan B which is real. Because the developer
owns this property, and doesn’t just, have it under
contract to walk away if he doesn’t get the zoning, he
has property rights available to him through the State
statute, Live Local Act.
Allow me to explain. Our own State Senator, Kathleen
Passidomo, authored a bill
2 years ago that became State Law. I personally went
to Tallahassee to express my concern face to face
about taking away the Commissioners local authority
and representation of the people. She passed the the
bill 1 ½ hours later. This law preempts (over rules)
local commissioners and says….. Any commercially
zoned property can be converted to a higher density
housing project as long as 40% of the project contains
workforce (police, firefighter, teachers, etc)
affordability units and the height restriction can match
the highest building within a mile of the project. This
law would allow this developer to build 47 units, 18 of
which has to be within 120% of median income as
affordable rental units and 29 luxury for sale units. He
still gets his number of luxury units but has to build
the additional 17 units. The building can be as high as
the Fifth Third building on Vanderbilt Beach and 41. He
would need NO PERMISSION from the commissioners
to do that, he has that property right, now.
These are the two options, the 28 owner occupied
units, 3-5 million each, at 50 ft height, or the 47 units
at 75-100ft. I represent you. I will vote how you want,
but I want to make sure you understand what we are
looking at.
Please feel free to email me at
chris.hall@colliercountyfl.gov. Please be respectful, I
know you have questions and I’ll do my best to get
you answers. These are not great choices, as
frustrating as it is, it is what it is. Please let me hear
your voice, it matters.
Blessings, Chris Hall
From:Carol Czech
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercado Housing Project
Date:Monday, June 9, 2025 9:37:01 AM
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Hi Chris,
Thank you for the information on the zoning for the proposed residential building in Naples
Park. My husband, Jim and I are residents of the Park. We would like to see the added
affordable housing in this project.
Thank you,
Carol Czech
628 106th Ave N
From:Karen
To:Chris Hall
Subject:West Mercato
Date:Saturday, June 7, 2025 7:42:15 AM
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First thank you for making us aware of this. I have a very hard time finding this type of
information so appreciate your reaching out. Please get this message out.
I live full time Pelican Landing very close to Coconut Rd. Please vote for the 28 unit option.
I agree that the teachers, firefighters, etc will not be occupying the other options with plan B.
Karen Hogarth
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From:Joan Ortlepp
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Building in Naples
Date:Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:35:08 PM
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PLEASE PLEASE don’t let Naples turn into Fort Lauderdale.
Sent from my iPad
From:Joan Ortlepp
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Building new units in Naples
Date:Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:29:45 PM
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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do everything in your way to avoid Naples turning into Fort Lauderdale or other
oversized areas in Florida.
Sent from my iPad
From:IRIS SHUR
To:Chris Hall
Date:Thursday, June 5, 2025 11:01:02 AM
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Go for the luxury condos at least they’ll pay high taxes and be more stable residence
Sent from my iPhone
From:richard alexander
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Great message
Date:Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:48:43 AM
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Chris I want to thank you for explaining the facts concerning the Mercado West project
Nice job!
All the best
Rich
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Richard Alexander
From:Devin and Paula Brock
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercado West Project
Date:Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:25:44 AM
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Chris,
As Naples Park property owners, we are definitely in favor of the 28 unit owner occupied
units.
Regards,
Devin & Paula Brock
From:R Kellam
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Metro west project
Date:Wednesday, June 4, 2025 8:40:36 PM
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I vote for project that includes affordable housing units. I live in park.
Rose kellam
745 99th ave n
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From:Carol Loebs
To:Chris Hall
Subject:91st and 92nd Ave
Date:Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:42:05 PM
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Sent from my iPhone. Please stop this concrete madness!! Keep the Naples Park community alone It is bad enough
The Ritz Carlton Residences development was approved- It’s not always about money Chris this is about a
community that you want to start pecking away at-and when does it stop Do u want this next to your house ? Just
stop already !!!
From:Liz Bianco
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Proposed condos in Naples Park meeting
Date:Wednesday, June 4, 2025 7:32:43 PM
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I read a copy of a post you made on Facebook and wanted to make sure you saw my concerns
with the traffic on 93rd ave. I live on 94th and 8th and turn off 41 on that corner several times
a day.
I was also impressed by this fact last night. Either the shorter building with neighbors with
luxury amenities and a nicer looking building or he will build a taller one with additional
units. No need for permission.
Seems like a no brainier to me. Bring on the new neighbors. What I am concerned about is the
turn off from 41 coming from the south. It’s already taking your life in your hands to get
across.
If cars are slowing down to turn into the entrance to the new condos on 93rd immediately after
and someone is behind, it’s a recipe for disaster.
Perhaps moving that entrance further west to avoid the entrance to Joe’s parking lot to the
right and incoming cars from 41 might make more sense.
Thanks for your interest,
Liz Bianco
From:Paula DiMarco
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercado West Project
Date:Wednesday, June 4, 2025 5:33:07 PM
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My husband and I live and own property in Naples Park. Our preference is the 28 owner
occupied units, 3-5 million each. As we understand, these units will be not as high.
Thank you for representing us on this matter.
Warm regards,
Paula
From:Betty A. Bailey
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercado West
Date:Wednesday, June 4, 2025 1:44:31 PM
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Chris
Take a look at the attached which I copied from your message.
If all appears correct I will post on social media and also send a
request to the Naples Park Association to establish a meeting for
you.
Thanks for all you do.
Betty A. Bailey
President -VFW Aux 7721
Membership Chairman Dept of Fl
bann652@aol.com 239.738.4199
"From Our Roots to Our Branches, Extending
Service to Our Veterans"
From:Susan Zehnder
To:Nancy Gundlach
Cc:Chris Hall; Michael Bosi; Ray Bellows; Diane Lynch
Subject:Re: Mercato West condo project - Naples Park
Date:Tuesday, June 3, 2025 11:57:35 AM
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Hello Nancy,
Thank you for clarifying that signage on the subject property is not required for a Neighborhood Information
Meeting (NIM), but is required if the land use petition advances to public hearings before the Collier County
Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners.
As stated on the County’s website:
"The purpose and intent of a NIM is to provide the public with notice of an impending land use petition
and to foster communication between the petitioner and the public."
If the County genuinely seeks meaningful public input, posting a sign on the subject property—particularly in a
residential neighborhood—is one of the most effective ways to notify residents of an upcoming meeting. For many
community members, on-site signage is the most visible and accessible form of communication.
I appreciate the information you’ve provided and will follow up with Commissioner Hall to seek his perspective
on this issue.
Best regards,
-Susan Zehnder
547 Roma Court
Naples, FL 34110
On Tue, Jun 3, 2025 at 8:28AM Nancy Gundlach <Nancy.Gundlach@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote:
Good morning Susan,
Thank you for sharing your concerns related to the proposed Mercato West land use petition. A public
hearing sign is not required for a NIM. However, a public hearing sign is required should the land use
petition proceed to the Collier County Planning Commission and the Board of Collier County
Commissioners hearings.
Respectfully,
Nancy Gundlach, AICP, PLA, CSM
Planner III
Zoning Services Division
(239)252-2484
Nancy.Gundlach@colliercountyfl.gov
2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, FL 34104
Nancy Gundlach AICP, PLA, CSM
Planner III
Zoning
Office:239-252-2484
2800 North Horseshoe Drive
Naples, Florida 34104
Nancy.Gundlach@colliercountyfl.gov
From: Susan Zehnder <susanzehnder@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, June 2, 2025 8:25 PM
To: Chris Hall <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov>; Nancy Gundlach <Nancy.Gundlach@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Mercato West condo project - Naples Park
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Dear Commissioner Hall and Ms. Gundlach,
I am writing to request more information regarding the requirements for public notice for NIMs, pursuant to
Section 10.03.05 – Required Methods of Providing Public Notice, as outlined on the Collier County website.
According to the County’s website:
"The purpose and intent of a NIM is to provide the public with notice of an impending land use
petition and to foster communication between the petitioner and the public."
If the County’s goal is to foster communication, I believe there is room for improvement in how the
surrounding community is notified about upcoming Neighborhood Information Meetings (NIMs).
Very few people read the daily legal notices on the County website or in the Naples Daily News.
Concerns Regarding the NIM for the Burger King Property
Limited Mail Notification: Written notice was only mailed to residents within 500 feet of the Burger
King property. This reaches only a small portion of the Naples Park community, despite the fact that the
proposed project affects all residents of Naples Park.
Insufficient Community Outreach: Notice was also sent to the Naples Park Area Association (NPAA);
however, not all Naples Park residents are members or receive NPAA communications.
Fortunately, the NPAA and several Naples Park residents posted information about the meeting on
Facebook. However, many residents don't use Facebook.
No On-Site Signage: There was no large sign posted on the Burger King property to inform the broader
community about the meeting. In contrast, the real estate investment company pursuing the project
currently has two 4' x 8' signs on the property promoting the project. At a minimum, a sign of similar size
should have been posted to notify residents of the NIM.
Relevant County Policy
The Collier County website states:
"Posting of Signage. Where required, signs shall be posted 15 days prior to the first advertised
public hearing pursuant to the Administrative Code."
Given this requirement and the importance of community input, I urge the County to mandate prominent on-
site signage for any project that involves changes to physical property—particularly when it affects an entire
neighborhood, as this one does.
Request
Can you please clarify the following:
1. Is on-site signage required for NIMs, and if so, why was it not posted in this case?
2. Will the County consider enhancing its notification practices to ensure broader awareness for future public
meetings that affect changes to properties in the surrounding community?
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response.
-Susan Zehnder
547 Roma Court
Naples, FL 34110
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From:Susan Zehnder
To:Nancy Gundlach
Cc:Chris Hall; Michael Bosi; Ray Bellows; Diane Lynch
Subject:Re: Mercato West condo project - Naples Park
Date:Tuesday, June 3, 2025 11:57:35 AM
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Hello Nancy,
Thank you for clarifying that signage on the subject property is not required for a Neighborhood Information
Meeting (NIM), but is required if the land use petition advances to public hearings before the Collier County
Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners.
As stated on the County’s website:
"The purpose and intent of a NIM is to provide the public with notice of an impending land use petition
and to foster communication between the petitioner and the public."
If the County genuinely seeks meaningful public input, posting a sign on the subject property—particularly in a
residential neighborhood—is one of the most effective ways to notify residents of an upcoming meeting. For many
community members, on-site signage is the most visible and accessible form of communication.
I appreciate the information you’ve provided and will follow up with Commissioner Hall to seek his perspective
on this issue.
Best regards,
-Susan Zehnder
547 Roma Court
Naples, FL 34110
On Tue, Jun 3, 2025 at 8:28AM Nancy Gundlach <Nancy.Gundlach@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote:
Good morning Susan,
Thank you for sharing your concerns related to the proposed Mercato West land use petition. A public
hearing sign is not required for a NIM. However, a public hearing sign is required should the land use
petition proceed to the Collier County Planning Commission and the Board of Collier County
Commissioners hearings.
Respectfully,
Nancy Gundlach, AICP, PLA, CSM
Planner III
Zoning Services Division
(239)252-2484
Nancy.Gundlach@colliercountyfl.gov
2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, FL 34104
Nancy Gundlach AICP, PLA, CSM
Planner III
Zoning
Office:239-252-2484
2800 North Horseshoe Drive
Naples, Florida 34104
Nancy.Gundlach@colliercountyfl.gov
From: Susan Zehnder <susanzehnder@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, June 2, 2025 8:25 PM
To: Chris Hall <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov>; Nancy Gundlach <Nancy.Gundlach@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Mercato West condo project - Naples Park
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Dear Commissioner Hall and Ms. Gundlach,
I am writing to request more information regarding the requirements for public notice for NIMs, pursuant to
Section 10.03.05 – Required Methods of Providing Public Notice, as outlined on the Collier County website.
According to the County’s website:
"The purpose and intent of a NIM is to provide the public with notice of an impending land use
petition and to foster communication between the petitioner and the public."
If the County’s goal is to foster communication, I believe there is room for improvement in how the
surrounding community is notified about upcoming Neighborhood Information Meetings (NIMs).
Very few people read the daily legal notices on the County website or in the Naples Daily News.
Concerns Regarding the NIM for the Burger King Property
Limited Mail Notification: Written notice was only mailed to residents within 500 feet of the Burger
King property. This reaches only a small portion of the Naples Park community, despite the fact that the
proposed project affects all residents of Naples Park.
Insufficient Community Outreach: Notice was also sent to the Naples Park Area Association (NPAA);
however, not all Naples Park residents are members or receive NPAA communications.
Fortunately, the NPAA and several Naples Park residents posted information about the meeting on
Facebook. However, many residents don't use Facebook.
No On-Site Signage: There was no large sign posted on the Burger King property to inform the broader
community about the meeting. In contrast, the real estate investment company pursuing the project
currently has two 4' x 8' signs on the property promoting the project. At a minimum, a sign of similar size
should have been posted to notify residents of the NIM.
Relevant County Policy
The Collier County website states:
"Posting of Signage. Where required, signs shall be posted 15 days prior to the first advertised
public hearing pursuant to the Administrative Code."
Given this requirement and the importance of community input, I urge the County to mandate prominent on-
site signage for any project that involves changes to physical property—particularly when it affects an entire
neighborhood, as this one does.
Request
Can you please clarify the following:
1. Is on-site signage required for NIMs, and if so, why was it not posted in this case?
2. Will the County consider enhancing its notification practices to ensure broader awareness for future public
meetings that affect changes to properties in the surrounding community?
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response.
-Susan Zehnder
547 Roma Court
Naples, FL 34110
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From:Susan Zehnder
To:Chris Hall; Nancy Gundlach
Subject:Mercato West condo project - Naples Park
Date:Monday, June 2, 2025 8:25:04 PM
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Dear Commissioner Hall and Ms. Gundlach,
I am writing to request more information regarding the requirements for public
notice for NIMs, pursuant to Section 10.03.05 – Required Methods of
Providing Public Notice, as outlined on the Collier County website.
According to the County’s website:
"The purpose and intent of a NIM is to provide the public with notice of
an impending land use petition and to foster communication between the
petitioner and the public."
If the County’s goal is to foster communication, I believe there is room for
improvement in how the surrounding community is notified about upcoming
Neighborhood Information Meetings (NIMs).
Very few people read the daily legal notices on the County website or in the
Naples Daily News.
Concerns Regarding the NIM for the Burger King Property
Limited Mail Notification: Written notice was only mailed to residents
within 500 feet of the Burger King property. This reaches only a small portion
of the Naples Park community, despite the fact that the proposed project
affects all residents of Naples Park.
Insufficient Community Outreach: Notice was also sent to the Naples Park
Area Association (NPAA); however, not all Naples Park residents are
members or receive NPAA communications.
Fortunately, the NPAA and several Naples Park residents posted
information about the meeting on Facebook. However, many residents
don't use Facebook.
No On-Site Signage: There was no large sign posted on the Burger King
property to inform the broader community about the meeting. In contrast, the
real estate investment company pursuing the project currently has two 4' x
8' signs on the property promoting the project. At a minimum, a sign of
similar size should have been posted to notify residents of the NIM.
Relevant County Policy
The Collier County website states:
"Posting of Signage. Where required, signs shall be posted 15 days prior
to the first advertised public hearing pursuant to the Administrative
Code."
Given this requirement and the importance of community input, I urge the County
to mandate prominent on-site signage for any project that involves changes to
physical property—particularly when it affects an entire neighborhood, as this one
does.
Request
Can you please clarify the following:
1. Is on-site signage required for NIMs, and if so, why was it not posted in this
case?
2. Will the County consider enhancing its notification practices to ensure broader
awareness for future public meetings that affect changes to properties in the
surrounding community?
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response.
-Susan Zehnder
547 Roma Court
Naples, FL 34110
From:Vickie Ahari
To:Chris Hall
Subject:92nd Avenue North, Naples Park
Date:Monday, June 2, 2025 5:24:51 PM
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Dear Commissioner Hall,
I am not in favor of the proposed rezoning project at 92nd Avenue North & 93rd Avenue
North, the former Burger King lot on US 41 Tamiami Trail, to change that property from
commercial to residential to build a 28-unit condo building. There are no condo/residential
buildings on 41 as it borders the entire neighborhood of Naples Park, a residential community.
I live on the 500 block of 92nd Avenue North. I do not think a condo unit on that property is a
good idea for this neighborhood.
Vickie Ahari
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To:Chris Hall
Date:Friday, May 30, 2025 8:50:32 AM
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From:Marion Gregory
To:Connie Deane
Cc:Michael Tisch; Chris Hall; Nancy Gundlach
Subject:Re: MERCATO WEST comments from resident on 92 Ave. North
Date:Tuesday, May 27, 2025 3:02:11 PM
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thank you kindly for your quick reply and assistance.
marion
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 02:15:21 PM EDT, Connie Deane <connie.deane@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote:
Hi Marion Gregory:
I am forwarding your email to Collier 311 which has a team that handles concerns from community members. More information on Collier 311
is available on the county’s website at Collier 311 - Collier County, FL.
I am also forwarding your email to the planner who is assisting the applicant for the rezone of Mercato West who is Nancy Gundlach, and she
is copied on this email as well.
Kind regards,
Connie Deane
Community Liaison
Transportation Management Services Department
2685 S. Horseshoe Drive
Naples, FL 34104
Connie.Deane@colliercountyfl.gov
239.252.8365 (desk)
Connie Deane
Public Information Coordinator II
Operations & Performance Management
Office:239-252-8365
2885 S. Horseshoe Drive
Naples, FL 34104
Connie.Deane@colliercountyfl.gov
From: Marion Gregory <naplesmarion@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:33 PM
To: Connie Deane <Connie.Deane@colliercountyfl.gov>; Michael Tisch <Michael.Tisch@colliercountyfl.gov>; Chris Hall
<Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Fw: MERCATO WEST comments from resident on 92 Ave. North
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----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Marion Gregory <naplesmarion@aol.com>
To: "bear2right@aol.com" <bear2right@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 01:30:11 PM EDT
Subject: Fw: MERCATO WEST comments from resident on 92 Ave. North
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Marion Gregory <naplesmarion@aol.com>
To: NIM-SWFL@bowman.com <nim-swfl@bowman.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 01:15:59 PM EDT
Subject: MERCATO WEST comments from resident on 92 Ave. North
My name is Marion Gregory and i have lived in Naples Park since 1990. My home is zoned multi-family and my adult daughter lives with me in
the same house. I also use the house as a base for my business and have been doing so since 1990. I have a business license from Collier
County and I paid over $1000 years ago to have a variance for a privacy fence. My business is related to childcare and for safety I do not
want people walking by and looking at the young children. It appears that if this large complex is built there will be more strangers walking
through the neighborhood and down the street.
I have ten large picture windows on my second floor which I have enjoyed since 1990. If I have the lights on inside my home and office then
anyone can see directly into my windows. There is a plan for sidewalks already which we do not need or want and on Vanderbilt we need
wider roads and shoulders and a bike lane... WE DO NOT WANT MORE PEOPLE HERE, THE COUNTY HAS NO PLANS TO
ACCOMMODATE THE TRAFFIC. Have you considered the other side of 41 behind Mercato. We were hoping a nice restaurant would replace
Burger King, not a monster apartment complex.
For safety and privacy we object to having this huge development on the end of our street because this will be the way hundreds of people in
the new development will cut across to the beach, creating more foot traffic as well as more cars and bikes, dogs, babies and strollers and
wagons filled with items for the beach, etc. Naples park is a residential area not meant for this big type of development.
I highly object and look forward to attending the meeting. Feel free to call me in advance if you would like.
Thank you for your kind attention and cooperation,
Mrs. (Marion) Gregory
Marion Gregory, Owner/Director
A TENDER LOVING CARE SERVICE
and SUN REALTY
9202 Vanderbilt Drive
Naples, FL 34108-2305
Tel: 1.239.598.1515
Cell: 1.239.821.5515
Email: naplesmarion@aol.com
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From:Marion Gregory
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Re: MERCATO WEST comments from resident on 92 Ave. North
Date:Tuesday, May 27, 2025 3:00:38 PM
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thank you kindly for your quick reply and assistance.
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 01:55:14 PM EDT, Chris Hall <chris.hall@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote:
Thanks for your input. I am against this project and am always happy to hear from my
constituents.
Thanks again for contacting my office.
Chris Hall
Chris.Hall@CollierCountyFl.gov
Commissioner, District 2
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303
Naples, FL 34112
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Subject: Fw: MERCATO WEST comments from resident on 92 Ave. North
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Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 01:30:11 PM EDT
Subject: Fw: MERCATO WEST comments from resident on 92 Ave. North
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From: Marion Gregory <naplesmarion@aol.com>
To: NIM-SWFL@bowman.com <nim-swfl@bowman.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 01:15:59 PM EDT
Subject: MERCATO WEST comments from resident on 92 Ave. North
My name is Marion Gregory and i have lived in Naples Park since 1990. My home is zoned
multi-family and my adult daughter lives with me in the same house. I also use the house as a
base for my business and have been doing so since 1990. I have a business license from Collier
County and I paid over $1000 years ago to have a variance for a privacy fence. My business is
related to childcare and for safety I do not want people walking by and looking at the young
children. It appears that if this large complex is built there will be more strangers walking through
the neighborhood and down the street.
I have ten large picture windows on my second floor which I have enjoyed since 1990. If I have
the lights on inside my home and office then anyone can see directly into my windows. There is
a plan for sidewalks already which we do not need or want and on Vanderbilt we need wider
roads and shoulders and a bike lane... WE DO NOT WANT MORE PEOPLE HERE, THE
COUNTY HAS NO PLANS TO ACCOMMODATE THE TRAFFIC. Have you considered the other
side of 41 behind Mercato. We were hoping a nice restaurant would replace Burger King, not a
monster apartment complex.
For safety and privacy we object to having this huge development on the end of our street
because this will be the way hundreds of people in the new development will cut across to the
beach, creating more foot traffic as well as more cars and bikes, dogs, babies and strollers and
wagons filled with items for the beach, etc. Naples park is a residential area not meant for this
big type of development.
I highly object and look forward to attending the meeting. Feel free to call me in advance if you
would like.
Thank you for your kind attention and cooperation,
Mrs. (Marion) Gregory
Marion Gregory, Owner/Director
A TENDER LOVING CARE SERVICE
and SUN REALTY
9202 Vanderbilt Drive
Naples, FL 34108-2305
Tel: 1.239.598.1515
Cell: 1.239.821.5515
Email: naplesmarion@aol.com
Web: atlcservice.com
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From:Marion Gregory
To:Connie Deane
Cc:Michael Tisch; Chris Hall; Nancy Gundlach
Subject:Re: MERCATO WEST comments from resident on 92 Ave. North
Date:Tuesday, May 27, 2025 3:02:11 PM
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thank you kindly for your quick reply and assistance.
marion
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 02:15:21 PM EDT, Connie Deane <connie.deane@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote:
Hi Marion Gregory:
I am forwarding your email to Collier 311 which has a team that handles concerns from community members. More information on Collier 311
is available on the county’s website at Collier 311 - Collier County, FL.
I am also forwarding your email to the planner who is assisting the applicant for the rezone of Mercato West who is Nancy Gundlach, and she
is copied on this email as well.
Kind regards,
Connie Deane
Community Liaison
Transportation Management Services Department
2685 S. Horseshoe Drive
Naples, FL 34104
Connie.Deane@colliercountyfl.gov
239.252.8365 (desk)
Connie Deane
Public Information Coordinator II
Operations & Performance Management
Office:239-252-8365
2885 S. Horseshoe Drive
Naples, FL 34104
Connie.Deane@colliercountyfl.gov
From: Marion Gregory <naplesmarion@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:33 PM
To: Connie Deane <Connie.Deane@colliercountyfl.gov>; Michael Tisch <Michael.Tisch@colliercountyfl.gov>; Chris Hall
<Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Fw: MERCATO WEST comments from resident on 92 Ave. North
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Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 01:30:11 PM EDT
Subject: Fw: MERCATO WEST comments from resident on 92 Ave. North
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From: Marion Gregory <naplesmarion@aol.com>
To: NIM-SWFL@bowman.com <nim-swfl@bowman.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 01:15:59 PM EDT
Subject: MERCATO WEST comments from resident on 92 Ave. North
My name is Marion Gregory and i have lived in Naples Park since 1990. My home is zoned multi-family and my adult daughter lives with me in
the same house. I also use the house as a base for my business and have been doing so since 1990. I have a business license from Collier
County and I paid over $1000 years ago to have a variance for a privacy fence. My business is related to childcare and for safety I do not
want people walking by and looking at the young children. It appears that if this large complex is built there will be more strangers walking
through the neighborhood and down the street.
I have ten large picture windows on my second floor which I have enjoyed since 1990. If I have the lights on inside my home and office then
anyone can see directly into my windows. There is a plan for sidewalks already which we do not need or want and on Vanderbilt we need
wider roads and shoulders and a bike lane... WE DO NOT WANT MORE PEOPLE HERE, THE COUNTY HAS NO PLANS TO
ACCOMMODATE THE TRAFFIC. Have you considered the other side of 41 behind Mercato. We were hoping a nice restaurant would replace
Burger King, not a monster apartment complex.
For safety and privacy we object to having this huge development on the end of our street because this will be the way hundreds of people in
the new development will cut across to the beach, creating more foot traffic as well as more cars and bikes, dogs, babies and strollers and
wagons filled with items for the beach, etc. Naples park is a residential area not meant for this big type of development.
I highly object and look forward to attending the meeting. Feel free to call me in advance if you would like.
Thank you for your kind attention and cooperation,
Mrs. (Marion) Gregory
Marion Gregory, Owner/Director
A TENDER LOVING CARE SERVICE
and SUN REALTY
9202 Vanderbilt Drive
Naples, FL 34108-2305
Tel: 1.239.598.1515
Cell: 1.239.821.5515
Email: naplesmarion@aol.com
Web: atlcservice.com
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From:Marion Gregory
To:Connie Deane; Michael Tisch; Chris Hall
Subject:Fw: MERCATO WEST comments from resident on 92 Ave. North
Date:Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:33:10 PM
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From: Marion Gregory <naplesmarion@aol.com>
To: "bear2right@aol.com" <bear2right@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 01:30:11 PM EDT
Subject: Fw: MERCATO WEST comments from resident on 92 Ave. North
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Marion Gregory <naplesmarion@aol.com>
To: NIM-SWFL@bowman.com <nim-swfl@bowman.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 01:15:59 PM EDT
Subject: MERCATO WEST comments from resident on 92 Ave. North
My name is Marion Gregory and i have lived in Naples Park since 1990. My
home is zoned multi-family and my adult daughter lives with me in the same
house. I also use the house as a base for my business and have been doing so
since 1990. I have a business license from Collier County and I paid over $1000
years ago to have a variance for a privacy fence. My business is related to
childcare and for safety I do not want people walking by and looking at the young
children. It appears that if this large complex is built there will be more strangers
walking through the neighborhood and down the street.
I have ten large picture windows on my second floor which I have enjoyed since
1990. If I have the lights on inside my home and office then anyone can see
directly into my windows. There is a plan for sidewalks already which we do not
need or want and on Vanderbilt we need wider roads and shoulders and a bike
lane... WE DO NOT WANT MORE PEOPLE HERE, THE COUNTY HAS NO
PLANS TO ACCOMMODATE THE TRAFFIC. Have you considered the other
side of 41 behind Mercato. We were hoping a nice restaurant would replace
Burger King, not a monster apartment complex.
For safety and privacy we object to having this huge development on the end of
our street because this will be the way hundreds of people in the new
development will cut across to the beach, creating more foot traffic as well as
more cars and bikes, dogs, babies and strollers and wagons filled with items for
the beach, etc. Naples park is a residential area not meant for this big type of
development.
I highly object and look forward to attending the meeting. Feel free to call me in
advance if you would like.
Thank you for your kind attention and cooperation,
Mrs. (Marion) Gregory
Marion Gregory, Owner/Director
A TENDER LOVING CARE SERVICE
and SUN REALTY
9202 Vanderbilt Drive
Naples, FL 34108-2305
Tel: 1.239.598.1515
Cell: 1.239.821.5515
Email: naplesmarion@aol.com
Web: atlcservice.com
From:Marion Gregory
To:Nancy.gundlach@collercountyfl.gov; Chris Hall
Cc:marsharubin67@gmail.com
Subject:Fw: MERCATO WEST comments from resident on 92 Ave. North
Date:Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:19:03 PM
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My name is Marion Gregory and i have lived in Naples Park since 1990. My
home is zoned multi-family and my adult daughter lives with me in the
same house. I also use the house as a base for my business and have
been doing so since 1990. I have a business license from Collier County
and I paid over $1000 years ago to have a variance for a privacy fence. My
business is related to childcare and for safety I do not want people walking
by and looking at the young children. It appears that if this large complex is
built there will be more strangers walking through the neighborhood and
down the street.
I have ten large picture windows on my second floor which I have enjoyed
since 1990. If I have the lights on inside my home and office then anyone
can see directly into my windows. There is a plan for sidewalks already
which we do not need or want and on Vanderbilt we need wider roads and
shoulders and a bike lane... WE DO NOT WANT MORE PEOPLE HERE,
THE COUNTY HAS NO PLANS TO ACCOMMODATE THE TRAFFIC.
Have you considered the other side of 41 behind Mercato. We were hoping
a nice restaurant would replace Burger King, not a monster apartment
complex.
For safety and privacy we object to having this huge development on the
end of our street because this will be the way hundreds of people in the
new development will cut across to the beach, creating more foot traffic as
well as more cars and bikes, dogs, babies and strollers and wagons filled
with items for the beach, etc. Naples park is a residential area not meant for
this big type of development.
I highly object and look forward to attending the meeting. Feel free to call
me in advance if you would like.
Thank you for your kind attention and cooperation,
Mrs. (Marion) Gregory
Marion Gregory, Owner/Director
A TENDER LOVING CARE SERVICE
and SUN REALTY
9202 Vanderbilt Drive
Naples, FL 34108-2305
Tel: 1.239.598.1515
Fax: 1.239.594.1515
Email: naplesmarion@aol.com
Web: atlcservice.com
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Marion Gregory <naplesmarion@aol.com>
To: NIM-SWFL@bowman.com <nim-swfl@bowman.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 01:15:59 PM EDT
Subject: MERCATO WEST comments from resident on 92 Ave. North
My name is Marion Gregory and i have lived in Naples Park since 1990. My home
is zoned multi-family and my adult daughter lives with me in the same house. I also
use the house as a base for my business and have been doing so since 1990. I
have a business license from Collier County and I paid over $1000 years ago to
have a variance for a privacy fence. My business is related to childcare and for
safety I do not want people walking by and looking at the young children. It appears
that if this large complex is built there will be more strangers walking through the
neighborhood and down the street.
I have ten large picture windows on my second floor which I have enjoyed since
1990. If I have the lights on inside my home and office then anyone can see directly
into my windows. There is a plan for sidewalks already which we do not need or
want and on Vanderbilt we need wider roads and shoulders and a bike lane... WE
DO NOT WANT MORE PEOPLE HERE, THE COUNTY HAS NO PLANS TO
ACCOMMODATE THE TRAFFIC. Have you considered the other side of 41 behind
Mercato. We were hoping a nice restaurant would replace Burger King, not a
monster apartment complex.
For safety and privacy we object to having this huge development on the end of our
street because this will be the way hundreds of people in the new development will
cut across to the beach, creating more foot traffic as well as more cars and bikes,
dogs, babies and strollers and wagons filled with items for the beach, etc. Naples
park is a residential area not meant for this big type of development.
I highly object and look forward to attending the meeting. Feel free to call me in
advance if you would like.
Thank you for your kind attention and cooperation,
Mrs. (Marion) Gregory
Marion Gregory, Owner/Director
A TENDER LOVING CARE SERVICE
and SUN REALTY
9202 Vanderbilt Drive
Naples, FL 34108-2305
Tel: 1.239.598.1515
Cell: 1.239.821.5515
Email: naplesmarion@aol.com
Web: atlcservice.com
From:roxanne flaska
To:Nancy Gundlach
Cc:Chris Hall
Subject:Luxury condos
Date:Monday, May 26, 2025 9:08:51 AM
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Im a full time resident of naples and reside in the vanderbilt area.
I have One Naples ritz condos being built next to me(literally)
Ive been all in for it since the beginning and I live here full time in my little condo.
Once done it will be beautiful and enhance the quality around us. Taxes will probably go up altho we are still
recovering from IAN.
Naples park is another story
Residential area where many homeowners have been for years full time
It is going to push so many people out once the tax base changes.
Do the Naples politicians truly want to turn all of naples into a playground for the uber rich?
Meaning no housing for the working people?
Money usually speaks volumes so think about it.
Look at Tony Soave and all he was able to buy off in Naples?
He couldnt buy his way into the community in Mi where he owns.
I know because I lived there.
RL
Sent from my iPhone
From:Nancy Mason
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercato West
Date:Sunday, May 25, 2025 11:13:03 AM
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From:Linda
To:Chris Hall; NIM-SWFL@bowman.com
Cc:NIM-SWFL@bowman.com
Subject:Mercato West Rezone (PL-20240013324)
Date:Sunday, May 25, 2025 8:37:05 AM
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Dear Chris and Mr. Bowman:
Sharing our petition from Naples Park residents concerning our opposition to Rezoning for Mercato and Naples
Park. Our hope is we can work together to negotiate our concerns for an effective outcome for the residents of
Naples Park.
To: Collier County Growth Management Department
Re: Mercato West Rezone (PL-20240013324)
Date of Meeting: June 3, 2025Location: Collier County Public Library Headquarters, Sugden Theater
We, the residents and stakeholders of Naples Park and surrounding communities, formally oppose the proposed
rezoning application for Mercato-West (PL-20240013324) for the following factual and evidence-based reasons:
1. Incompatibility with Existing Neighborhood Character
The proposed rezoning to RMF-16 and construction of a 50-foot-tall, 28-unit luxury condominium structure is
fundamentally incompatible with the existing character of Naples Park, which is composed primarily of low-rise,
single-family homes. This development threatens to disrupt the scale, aesthetic, and privacy of the neighborhood.
2. Traffic and Infrastructure Overload
Although the applicant suggests less traffic than commercial use, high-end residential developments often bring
multiple vehicles per household. Increased traffic near US 41 and the narrow avenues (92nd and 93rd) will lead to
congestion and compromise pedestrian and cyclist safety. No independent traffic impact study has been provided.
3. Increased Risk of Flooding and Drainage Issues
Naples Park is situated in a flood-prone zone. Increasing impervious surfaces through construction of parking
structures and large buildings without sufficient and proven drainage plans raises serious concerns for local flood
management, especially during hurricane season.
4. Strain on Utilities and Public Services
Adding 28 luxury units places strain on water and sewer infrastructure already showing limitations. No utility
impact study has been presented. Public services such as emergency response and waste management may also be
negatively affected.
5. Elimination of Commercial Use Potential
Rezoning from C-3 to RMF-16 removes the opportunity for small business development, employment, and mixed-
use amenities that benefit the broader community. The community loses a commercial site in a prime location
without any guarantee of public benefit.
6. Environmental Degradation and Tree Loss
Luxury development may lead to removal of mature trees and green space, increasing urban heat island effects. No
environmental impact assessment has been disclosed, raising questions about the project's sustainability.
7. Precedent for High-Density Encroachment
Approval of this rezoning would set a dangerous precedent that could trigger a wave of similar high-density
proposals, ultimately altering the unique residential identity of Naples Park.
8. No Provision for Affordable or Community Housing
The proposed development offers no affordable or workforce housing component, no public amenities, and no
demonstrated benefit to the surrounding community. It serves a narrow demographic at the expense of long-term
community cohesion.
Conclusion
We urge the Collier County Growth Management Department to reject this rezoning request. This proposal
prioritizes developer profit over public interest, threatens community character, and lacks a clear, equitable public
benefit.
Signed,
Concerned Residents and Property Owners of Naples
Linda Murphy
725 93rd Ave N
Naples Fl 34108
> On May 22, 2025, at 11:30AM, Chris Hall <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote:
>
> Hi Linda,
> I don’t know where you got the idea that I was in favor of this project. “ Now it looks like you are in favor of the
rezoning on 92nd & 93rd Ave & 41 which will create our Community in Naples Park to dissolve.”
>
> As I stated previously, I am opposed to this rezone. I do, I have, and I will protect my constituents and
community. Thanks for believing in me and voting for me.
> Blessings,
> Chris
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 22, 2025, at 10:27AM, Linda <linda.murphy13@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
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> Hopefully Chris and fellow commissioners LISTEN & REPRESENT your constituents as we voted for you to
protect our community.
>
>
>
> On May 22, 2025, at 10:19AM, Chris Hall <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote:
>
>
>
> Thanks for your input. While I am opposed to this project, it’s important for me to hear from my constituents.
>
>
>
> The project mainly has no public benefit and does not conform to the area.
>
>
>
> Please know that none of the Commissioners have never tried to ruin a neighborhood. While many are passionate
about this topic, I assure you that we, as Commissioners, appreciate the input from residents.
>
>
>
> Thanks again for contacting my office.
>
>
>
> Chris Hall
>
> Chris.Hall@CollierCountyFl.gov<mailto:Chris.Hall@CollierCountyFl.gov>
>
> Commissioner, District 2
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Linda <linda.murphy13@yahoo.com>
> Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:29 AM
> To: Chris Hall <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov>
> Subject: VOTE NO FOR REZONING Naples Park
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> Chris
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> I voted for you believing you had my family’s best interest in your heart. Now it looks like you are in favor of the
rezoning on 92nd & 93rd Ave & 41 which will create our Community in Naples Park to dissolve.
>
>
>
> We vote NO to this rezoning as residents of Naples Park. Where is the money to upgrade the park with sidewalks,
street lights and park playground.
>
>
>
> Thank you for forwarding this email to the decision makers. The Park residents are petitioning to STOP THE
REZONING TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY.
>
>
>
> Sincerely
>
> Linda Murphy
>
> 725 93rd Ave N
>
> Naples Fl 34108
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From:CHRIS BASLER
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Luxury Apartments
Date:Sunday, May 25, 2025 8:33:01 AM
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Dear Chris,
As a resident of Naples Park, I have grave concerns about the rezoning proposal and the
negative impact on our neighborhood. Naples Park is already densely populated an
more “luxury” housing is not what Naples needs.
I hope we can count on you to protect our neighborhood.
Sincerely,
Christine Basler
615 96 Ave. N.
From:RICHARD BANACEK
To:Chris Hall
Subject:put the burger king back in.
Date:Saturday, May 24, 2025 3:39:52 PM
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No more condos period >
From:Millie Lucanegro
To:Chris Hall
Subject:No ..mercoto west
Date:Friday, May 23, 2025 6:18:08 PM
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Too much congestion
From, Millie
besunnyinflorida@gmail.com
From:Matthew Hopkins
To:Chris Hall
Subject:RE: NIM 92-93 aves
Date:Friday, May 23, 2025 5:05:37 PM
Thanks for your response. I didn't even hear of this project until today. I did vote for you as I
was hoping that you'd let this neighborhood improve but not overdevelop and put more than 2
stories in the Park. I'm going to continue my support for you and attend the meeting. Hope to
see you there. Have a safe weekend.
Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
On Fri, May 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM, Chris Hall
<Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote:
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Thanks for your input. I am against this project and am always happy to hear from my
constituents.
Thanks again for contacting my office.
Chris Hall
Chris.Hall@CollierCountyFl.gov
Commissioner, District 2
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303
Naples, FL 34112
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From: Matthew Hopkins <snikpoh33@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2025 4:50 PM
To: Chris Hall <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: NIM 92-93 aves
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Dear Sir,
Since Naples Park was one of the first residences in the North Naples area we have
since been forgotten. Bigger and bigger around us, every inch being developed. Are you
going to now let them build bigger on top of us. I see that when your rich constituents
wants something it's taken care of. Height density by Arthrex was lowered so the two
Country Clubs were happier. Oh that's right their rich and that's the only ones that you
seem to care for. Get to work for Naples Park. We're not Pelican Bay, or Vanderbilt
Beach or the rich country clubs. But we're still voters!!!
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From:Matthew Hopkins
To:Chris Hall
Subject:NIM 92-93 aves
Date:Friday, May 23, 2025 4:50:12 PM
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Dear Sir,
Since Naples Park was one of the first residences in the North Naples area we have since
been forgotten. Bigger and bigger around us, every inch being developed. Are you going to
now let them build bigger on top of us. I see that when your rich constituents wants something
it's taken care of. Height density by Arthrex was lowered so the two Country Clubs were
happier. Oh that's right their rich and that's the only ones that you seem to care for. Get to
work for Naples Park. We're not Pelican Bay, or Vanderbilt Beach or the rich country clubs.
But we're still voters!!!
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From:Greg Hines
To:Nancy Gundlach; Chris Hall
Subject:Redone of Naples Park between 92nd and 93rd Ave N
Date:Friday, May 23, 2025 2:41:28 PM
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Hello Nancy and Chris,
As a long time seasonal Naples Park resident for 30+ years, I will say I am strongly against rezoning of the land
facing US 41 between 92nd Ave and 93rd Ave.
The traffic is already horrendous off and on season on 41 and adding that many more residences will worsen the
issue. Naples Park roads are already too narrow to handle existing traffic, even before One Naples (Ritz Carlton
Residences) gets completed.
Please keep the charm of Naples Park in tact. Multi story units do not fit the area.
Thank you for reading my input.
Greg Hines
From:Johnmbrunner
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercato West
Date:Friday, May 23, 2025 2:23:00 PM
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I support the condominium building project between 92nd and 93rf Ave. I am a
resident of Naples Park living on 98th Ave.
Soli De Gloria,
John M. Brunner
From:Vincent Velasquez
To:Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro; Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Stop This Development
Date:Friday, May 23, 2025 10:48:46 AM
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Good Morning Chairman and County Commissioners,
( Development Petition Below)
My Name: Vincent Velasquez
Homeowner: 722 103rd Ave North
Cell #719-360-8987
The impact of the revenue will not offset the cost of service for this multi family
development.
This multi complex will have 28 units, on 92nd and 93rd combined there are only 26
individual dwellings on both streets. This project is compacting two streets in one building.
Naples Park Homeowners may all need to vote on this development since we are an existing
association and this developer is requesting/petitioning membership into our association.
There maybe/or is a legal obligation/requirement before developing in existing association.
One more thing to consider once a developer gets approval for a housing project like this,
every strip mall on Tamiami Trail south from 111th Street to 91st will be for sell and Naples
Park Association will be impacted greatly along with neighboring communities.
Please County Commissioners, Help Stop This Kind Of Development From Impacting, The
Future Of Naples Park And Collier County.
Thank You All For Your Time,
Vincent Velasquez
722 103rd Avenue North
Naples Florida
#719-360-8987
PETITION TO REZONE PART OF NAPLES PARK: Neighborhood Information meeting
June 3. Zoom information near the end of this post. Published in the Naples Daily News May
16: The public is invited to attend a neighborhood information meeting held by Robert
J.Mulhere, FAICP, Senior Vice President of Bowman, and Richard D. Yovanovich Esquire of
Coleman, Yovanovich & Koester, PA, on behalf of the applicant at the following time and
location: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Collier County Public Library Headquarters,
Sugden Theater* 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, Florida 34109 *Please note that the
Collier County Public Library does not sponsor or endorse this program. The following
application has been made to Collier County Growth Management Department: Mercato West
Rezone (PL-20240013324) The applicant proposes to rezone the subject property from C-3 to
RMF-16 to allow up to 16 multi-family Dwelling Units per acre for a total of 28 multi-family
Dwelling Units (the intended project is a luxury condominium community with under building
parking), pursuant to a Collier County Growth Management Plan, Future Land Use Element
allowable density bonus of up to 16 dwelling units per acre for converting the zoning from
commercial to residential. The Zoned building height is limited to a maximum of 50 feet,
which is the same height as the existing C-3 zoning and not the 75 feet in height allowed for in
the RMF-16 zoning district. The proposed use is compatible with adjacent and nearby land
uses and the residential use will generate considerably less traffic than the existing or
otherwise allowable uses under the C-3 District. The subject property is located on the west
side of US 41 (Tamiami Trail North) with 93rd Avenue North on the north side and 92
Avenue North on the south side, in Section 33, Township 48S, Range 25E, Collier County,
Florida. The total project size is 1.86 acres. Business and property owners, residents and
visitors are welcome to attend the presentation and discuss the project with the applicant and
Collier County staff. The purpose and intent of this Neighborhood Information Meeting is to
provide the public with notice of an impending zoning application and to foster
communication between the applicant and the public. The expectation is that all attendees will
conduct themselves in such a manner that their presence will not interfere with the orderly
progress of the meeting. Zoom is being provided as an option to those unable to attend the
meeting in person. However, if technical difficulties arise with Zoom, the technical difficulties
will not be grounds to invalidate the meeting. If you would like to participate via Zoom or
view a video of the meeting, please email us at NIM-SWFL@bowman.com and we will send
zoom invite or a link of the video. You may also email any comments or questions to NIM-
SWFL@bowman.com. Please reference Mercato West in the subject line. Robert J. Mulhere,
FAICP, Senior Vice President Bowman 950 Encore Way, Naples, FL 34110; Phone:
239-254-2000
, email: RMulhere@bowman.com
From:Maritza Juarez
To:Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Rick LoCastro; Dan Kowal
Cc:Chris Hall
Subject:Concerns Regarding Proposed Development at Burger King Lot – Naples Park Neighborhood
Date:Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:48:41 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am writing as a concerned resident of the Naples Park community to
express strong opposition to the proposed development on the Burger King
lot.
Our neighborhood is deeply troubled by the scale and impact of this
project. The proposed structure, potentially rising to 50 or even 75 feet,
would be the tallest building on this stretch of U.S. 41. This height is
completely out of character with the surrounding area and would be an
eyesore in a community that values a balanced and modest aesthetic.
Additionally, the plan to include 28 residential units appears excessive for
the size of the lot, raising serious concerns about density and overcrowding.
Our roads are already heavily trafficked, and adding this many units would
significantly increase congestion and strain on infrastructure. The project’s
luxury focus also does not address any pressing housing needs in the
community. What we need is development that blends with the character of
Naples Park — not a project that overwhelms it.
We appreciate that Commissioner Chris Hall has voiced concerns about the
suitability of this project. However, we understand that it will take at least
three commissioner votes to stop this development. That’s why I am urging
all of you to listen to the voices of your constituents. This project, as
proposed, does not align with the vision or needs of our neighborhood.
We respectfully ask that the scale of the project be reconsidered or the
proposal be rejected outright. We encourage you to attend the upcoming
meeting and to take a stand for the residents of Naples Park.
Thank you for your time and commitment to serving our community.
Maritza Juarez
807 106th ave n
From:Michelle Jorgensen
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Re-zoning Naples Park
Date:Thursday, May 22, 2025 12:40:02 PM
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Good morning Mr. Hall, my name is Michelle Jorgensen and I am a homeowner at 574 98th Ave. N. in Naples Park.
I truly hope that the proposed apartment building complex at Burger King is not going to be allowed to proceed. I
feel that if you do this once, that’s what we’re going to be seeing in the future on other properties also. Naples Park
is a very quaint neighborhood, with lots of “Old Timers “ still living here. Our children still know each other from
elementary school, and I don’t think that capitalizing on this neighborhood will enhance it whatsoever. A perfect
example of what our neighborhood doesn’t need is right on the corner of Vanderbilt and Gulf Shore. Thank you for
your time,. Sincerely, Michelle Jorgensen.
From:Nancy Mason
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Rezone Application - Naples Park
Date:Thursday, May 22, 2025 12:18:28 PM
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I live in Naples Park. And wish to voice my concerns.
I am adamantly against the rezoning of the 92nd/93rd to facilitate to possible building of
condominiums!
Traffic is bad enough already at that corner, (92nd and Route 41) with a history of many
fender benders / accidents.
There are enough new condos being built to attract those that can afford such luxuries –
keep Naples Park for the working, servitude population.
Best regards,
Nancy A Mason
736 92nd Ave N
nonesuchnancy@msn.com
From:Linda
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Re: VOTE NO FOR REZONING Naples Park
Date:Thursday, May 22, 2025 10:27:32 AM
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Hopefully Chris and fellow commissioners LISTEN & REPRESENT your constituents as we
voted for you to protect our community.
On May 22, 2025, at 10:19AM, Chris Hall <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov>
wrote:
Thanks for your input. While I am opposed to this project, it’s important for me to hear
from my constituents.
The project mainly has no public benefit and does not conform to the area.
Please know that none of the Commissioners have never tried to ruin a neighborhood.
While many are passionate about this topic, I assure you that we, as Commissioners,
appreciate the input from residents.
Thanks again for contacting my office.
Chris Hall
Chris.Hall@CollierCountyFl.gov
Commissioner, District 2
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
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From: Linda <linda.murphy13@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:29 AM
To: Chris Hall <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: VOTE NO FOR REZONING Naples Park
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Chris
I voted for you believing you had my family’s best interest in your heart. Now it looks
like you are in favor of the rezoning on 92nd & 93rd Ave & 41 which will create our
Community in Naples Park to dissolve.
We vote NO to this rezoning as residents of Naples Park. Where is the money to
upgrade the park with sidewalks, street lights and park playground.
Thank you for forwarding this email to the decision makers. The Park residents are
petitioning to STOP THE REZONING TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY.
Sincerely
Linda Murphy
725 93rd Ave N
Naples Fl 34108
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From:Linda
To:Chris Hall
Subject:VOTE NO FOR REZONING Naples Park
Date:Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:29:34 AM
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Chris
I voted for you believing you had my family’s best interest in your heart. Now it looks like you are in favor of the
rezoning on 92nd & 93rd Ave & 41 which will create our Community in Naples Park to dissolve.
We vote NO to this rezoning as residents of Naples Park. Where is the money to upgrade the park with sidewalks,
street lights and park playground.
Thank you for forwarding this email to the decision makers. The Park residents are petitioning to STOP THE
REZONING TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY.
Sincerely
Linda Murphy
725 93rd Ave N
Naples Fl 34108
From:joel leamer
To:Chris Hall
Date:Wednesday, May 21, 2025 12:36:55 PM
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Hey Chris, my name is Joel Leamer. I live at 831 92nd ave, Naples Park since 1987 and have
lived and worked in North Naples since 1981.
I'm writing concerning the proposed apartment complex on the corners of US 41 and 93rd and
92nd aves. Part of the development is zoned commercial and the other
residential/commercial.
I'm not in favor of changing commercial property into residential. 831 92nd
It is that way for a reason. The density of Naples Park is over 8000 people, adding more
traffic, crime is not good for anyone.
Also, people will use the light at 91st ave ( more traffic for them), turn on 8th st then either
turn on 92nd ave or 93rd ave to get access to the property.
This will in crease traffic on both streets where children live and play.
Collier County is already over built and turning commercial property into residential is not a
wise decision.
There is a meeting on June 3rd at the Library on Orange Blossom Dr. With the attorneys.
I hope you will be there.
I look forward to hearing back from you and seeing you at the meeting
Please feel free to call or text me.
Joel Leamer
239 597-5287
From:laura.barbaro@verizon.net
To:Chris Hall
Cc:laura.barbaro@verizon.net; "John Barbaro"
Subject:RE: Please help stop Mercato West Rezone from happening
Date:Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:52:47 AM
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Thank you so much for your reply and for listening to your constituents!
Appreciated!
Laura
From: Chris Hall <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:45 AM
To: laura.barbaro@verizon.net
Subject: RE: Please help stop Mercato West Rezone from happening
Thanks for your input. While I am opposed to this project, it’s important for me to hear from my
constituents.
The project mainly has no public benefit and does not conform to the area.
Please know that none of the Commissioners have never tried to ruin a neighborhood. While
many are passionate about this topic, I assure you that we, as Commissioners, appreciate the
input from residents.
Thanks again for contacting my office.
Chris Hall
Chris.Hall@CollierCountyFl.gov
Commissioner, District 2
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303
Naples, FL 34112
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Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:03 AM
To: Chris Hall <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov>; Dan Kowal <Dan.Kowal@colliercountyfl.gov>; Rick
LoCastro <Rick.LoCastro@colliercountyfl.gov>; Bill McDaniel <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>;
Burt Saunders <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov>
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Subject: Please help stop Mercato West Rezone from happening
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Dear Sirs,
I am writing to you to voice my concern regarding the proposed Mercato West Rezone.
I live on 92nd Ave N (street that is being proposed ) and never received anything in writing
from Bowman. I just learned of the proposal from a social media post.
I would “hope” that the legal requirements would include notifying neighbors within a
certain distance. There is a presentation about the petition on June 3rd that certainly
should be made known to all the neighbors in the Naples Park Community.
My biggest concern is that a 75 foot high condo complex is going to be not only an eye sore
(as many of the homes in this area are 1-2 story) but will also be a traffic nightmare.
There are multiple car accidents at the corner of 92 and 41 already. Adding 28 units to this
corner is going to increase traffic in and around our already busy neighborhood streets.
I would like to ask for your “vote” to not allow this rezone and not allow this to turn from
commercial to residential zoning. We all know, once you say “yes” to one, every block will
have a new high-rise.
Please help us keep Naples Park safe and from over developing.
With appreciation.
Laura Barbaro
675 92nd Ave N
Naples FL 34108
Laura.Barbaro@verizon.net
978-835-9586
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From:Debbie Schwarz
To:Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Rick LoCastro; Bill McDaniel; Burt Saunders
Subject:Naples Park Condominium Proposal
Date:Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:57:28 AM
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As a homeowner, registered voter and permanent resident of Naples Park since 1989, I oppose the
proposed build of the Condominium on the former Burger King lot located on US 41 in Naples Park.
Stop trying to ruin our neighborhood. We have more than enough of increased traffic, mini mansion
builds and short term rentals that have forever damaged our rapidly changing landscape as it is. I've
seen first-hand many changes over the years and feel this would further contribute to the ruin our gem of
a neighborhood as well as escalate growth in a negative manner due to the precedent it will create for
future high rise living in our area.
We raised our 5 children in Naples Park and this would become another reason for families to NOT move
to the area. Property values are already out of reach for most young families starting out. We just can't
tolerate more build up without sacrificing our community feel and appeal.
Sincerely,
Deborah Schwarz
661 1007th Ave North
Naples, FL 34108
From:laura.barbaro@verizon.net
To:Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Rick LoCastro; Bill McDaniel; Burt Saunders
Cc:laura.barbaro@verizon.net; "John Barbaro"
Subject:Please help stop Mercato West Rezone from happening
Date:Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:02:59 AM
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Dear Sirs,
I am writing to you to voice my concern regarding the proposed Mercato West Rezone.
I live on 92nd Ave N (street that is being proposed ) and never received anything in writing
from Bowman. I just learned of the proposal from a social media post.
I would “hope” that the legal requirements would include notifying neighbors within a
certain distance. There is a presentation about the petition on June 3rd that certainly
should be made known to all the neighbors in the Naples Park Community.
My biggest concern is that a 75 foot high condo complex is going to be not only an eye sore
(as many of the homes in this area are 1-2 story) but will also be a traffic nightmare.
There are multiple car accidents at the corner of 92 and 41 already. Adding 28 units to this
corner is going to increase traffic in and around our already busy neighborhood streets.
I would like to ask for your “vote” to not allow this rezone and not allow this to turn from
commercial to residential zoning. We all know, once you say “yes” to one, every block will
have a new high-rise.
Please help us keep Naples Park safe and from over developing.
With appreciation.
Laura Barbaro
675 92nd Ave N
Naples FL 34108
Laura.Barbaro@verizon.net
978-835-9586
From:Louise Jarvis
To:Chris Hall
Subject:FW: Meeting w/Commissioner Hall re: Mercato Redevelopment
Date:Wednesday, May 7, 2025 9:03:23 AM
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Please see the below meeting request from Rich – he is able to meet prior to the 9am workshop
on June 3rd.
Thanks,
Louise
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Sent: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 2:26 PM
To: Louise Jarvis <Louise.Jarvis@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Meeting w/Commissioner Hall re: Mercato Redevelopment
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Good afternoon,
Rich, along with our client, David Stradtman, who will be in town June 3rd would like to
meet with the Commissioner to discuss Mercato.
Anytime on June 3rd would be ideal.
Let me know, thank you.
Dianna Quintanilla
Coleman, Yovanovich & Koester, P.A.
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From:Mark Hayward
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Re: Beeline Request For Variance-Hearing Thursday, February 8, 2025
Date:Thursday, February 13, 2025 9:30:25 AM
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Mr. Hall,
Many thanks for the quick response! We appreciate your involvement.
Regards ,
Mark
Sent from my iPhone
> On Feb 13, 2025, at 9:25AM, Chris Hall <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote:
>
> Mark,
> These are all great and valid questions. I have no knowledge whatsoever of any of this. Please allow me to dig in
and view the application and notices, and get back to you.
> I understand also how it can appear there has been “a wink and a nod”. I can assure you that’s not the case from
this commissioner.
> My first impression is right along with you. This is in the same building and if it was planned to be that way, why
would a variance be needed?
> I’ll get w staff and be back to you on this one.
> Thanks for the heads up.
> Chris
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 13, 2025, at 8:45AM, Mark Hayward <markhayward@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>
>
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> Mr. Hall,
>
> I once again find myself reaching out to you regarding a pending issue at The Mercato. As you are no doubt
aware, The Beeline cocktail lounge is requesting a variance to existing zoning regulations which as residents here at
The Strada concerned.
>
> This time I think the notification process was flawed by not allowing ample time for residents to be aware of the
hearing date and be prepared to respond. The letter residents received from LJA Engineering was at best insincere
and raised several important questions.Those questions are, but not limited to the following:
>
> -Why is the letter to The Strada residents from LJA Engineering being mailed within a 30–60-day window of the
Beeline’s opening, and not at the inception of the project where a public hearing may have had a bearing on the
project’s go/no go decision to proceed based on community feedback? Call me cynical, but did someone get a wink
and a nod from Mercato management this would not be a problem?
>
> -Why did the letter not include the mention of a hearing date? This has the appearance whether true or not, of not
really wanting the public to know about this hearing date otherwise it would have been included in the letter!
>
> -Why are the “predicates” used in the committee’s approval recommendation all unlike the Beeline’s location on
the first floor of a multi-story residential building? The Blue Martini, Cavo, and Burn, etc. (all referenced), are
standalone locations within Mercato.
>
> -What is the evidence Strada resident’s property interests “will not be adversely affected”? What is the source of
this statement? How do you know this? Is this financial interests, or quality of life interests? Many residents selected
Building 5 of The Strada because it had no restaurant/bars on the first level and any resultant noise and odors
associated with those type establishments.
>
> In conclusion, it should be reflected on the public record that residents and the BOD from The Strada stand united
in their opposition to this request. At the very least, could we ask for a continuance so residents could properly
organize their opposition and speak to the committee.
>
> With Appreciation,
>
>
> <Mark sig.jpg>
>
>
>
> Mark Hayward
> markhayward@comcast.net
>
>
>
>
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From:Mark Hayward
To:Chris Hall
Cc:ROGER NELSON; Mark Hayward
Subject:Beeline Request For Variance-Hearing Thursday, February 8, 2025
Date:Thursday, February 13, 2025 8:45:45 AM
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Mr. Hall,
I once again find myself reaching out to you regarding a pending issue at The Mercato. As you
are no doubt aware, The Beeline cocktail lounge is requesting a variance to existing zoning
regulations which as residents here at The Strada concerned.
This time I think the notification process was flawed by not allowing ample time for residents
to be aware of the hearing date and be prepared to respond. The letter residents received from
LJA Engineering was at best insincere and raised several important questions.Those questions
are, but not limited to the following:
-Why is the letter to The Strada residents from LJA Engineering being mailed within a 30–60-
day window of the Beeline’s opening, and not at the inception of the project where a public
hearing may have had a bearing on the project’s go/no go decision to proceed based on
community feedback? Call me cynical, but did someone get a wink and a nod from
Mercato management this would not be a problem?
-Why did the letter not include the mention of a hearing date? This has the appearance
whether true or not, of not really wanting the public to know about this hearing date
otherwise it would have been included in the letter!
-Why are the “predicates” used in the committee’s approval recommendation all unlike the
Beeline’s location on the first floor of a multi-story residential building? The Blue Martini,
Cavo, and Burn, etc. (all referenced), are standalone locations within Mercato.
-What is the evidence Strada resident’s property interests “will not be adversely affected”?
What is the source of this statement? How do you know this? Is this financial interests, or
quality of life interests? Many residents selected Building 5 of The Strada because it had no
restaurant/bars on the first level and any resultant noise and odors associated with those
type establishments.
In conclusion,it should be reflected on the public record that residents and the BOD
from The Strada stand united in their opposition to this request. At the very least,
could we ask for a continuance so residents could properly organize their opposition
and speak to the committee.
With Appreciation,
Mark Hayward
markhayward@comcast.net
From:johnbrilbeck@comcast.net
To:Chris Hall
Cc:Pam Brilbeck; Mark Hayward
Subject:Beeline Bar alcohol Vairance Request at the Mercato
Date:Wednesday, February 12, 2025 7:14:21 PM
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Mr. Hall, I has come to my attention that the Beeline is applying to the county for a zoning variance to allow alcohol
to be the primary product sold on the premises. The county statute does not allow this to be the case if it is within
500 ft of another establishment serving alcohol.
I have lived( full time) in district 2 for over 22(13 years at the Mercato) years and feel this residential neighbor is
being transformed into one giant nightclub without regard to the 92 residences at the Strada and the numerous
homes at the residences at the Mercato. At the time this PUD was approved and constructed it was designed to be an
upscale mixed use development protected by Collier County noise and zoning ordinances. I feel that concept is
deteriorating into an area where property values are declining and resident’s safety is being compromised.
I ask that you exercise your influence in the best interests of your constituents to deny this variance.
John Brilbeck
9123 Strada Place units 7317 and 7302
Naples 34108
From:Michael Norton
To:Chris Hall
Subject:Mercato West
Date:Wednesday, June 25, 2025 9:17:14 PM
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Hi Chris,
I hope you and your family are well. I am building at 9100 Vanderbilt Drive so I am close to
the proposed project. I am strongly in favor of the Mercato West project. I looked at the
proposed plans and what they would build is beautiful and a nice addition/upgrade to the area.
A few points:
1. It will increase property values
2. It would be a HUGE improvement for the area. The commercial establishments on 41 in
the Naples park area are run down. It is the ugliest strip on 41 for the Naples area. This
will be an improvement
3. I really do not believe it will increase traffic in Naples Park. If I lived in those units, I
am not driving through Naples Park to get to 99th street to go north on 41.
4. It sounds like the price of the properties will be from $3M-$6M. As you know it is the
high end homes which are most often vacant during the season
If I had any doubts about this project, those doubts were eliminated with the possibility of the
Live Local Project. 47 units and a high rise? I hope you can stop that. If you have to approve
Mercato West to stop it PLEASE do. I know a little about development. Personally I think
they could make more money doing a Live Local project. Please make sure that doesn't
happen.
My son, Michael Norton Jr. bought and owns 799 96th Avenue in Naples Park. It is a double
lot with 1 place on it. Based on the current situation he also supports Mercato West. He can
send a separate email if you would like. I can speak at a meeting if it is helpful.
Thank you for everything you do. You get things done and truly work for the people in your
district. We need more politicians like you.
Thank you,
Michael and Theresa Norton
703-282-3311