Enhancing Sanibel Causeway Islands: Project Review and Public Input Workshop

Explore the ongoing improvements at Sanibel Causeway Islands, including a historical overview, project phases, public input, and proposed amenities like beach facilities, designated parking, and more. Join the discussion with Lee County officials to shape the future of these island attractions.

• Sanibel Causeway
• Lee County
• Public Input
• Project Review
• Beach Amenities

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1. Sanibel Causeway Islands Improvements Jesse Lavender Director, Lee County Parks & Recreation Lee Board of County Commissioners Workshop February 1, 2022

2. AGENDA Question Timeline Project Review Board & Public Input Next Steps Question Lee Board of County Commissioners | Workshop 2/1/22 2

3. QUESTION Do you want to see traditional beach amenities? Lynn Hall, Bowditch Beach, Bonita Beach Pavilions, Picnic Areas, Restrooms, Designated Parking, Paid Parking Lee Board of County Commissioners | Workshop 2/1/22 3

4. TIMELINE 2014 STA issued to develop Sanibel Causeway Center Island Shoreline Stabilization Conceptual Planning Study (Island B) February 2017 BoCC Approves $1.85M TDT Funds for Project July 2020 State Legislative Appropriation of $4.25M for Project November 2020 Board Approves $2.4M TDT Funds for Project December 2020 BoCC Vote Expands Project to Include Upland Improvements State Funding Agreement Requires Project Completion by June 30, 2024 4 Lee Board of County Commissioners | Workshop 2/1/22

5. PROJECT HISTORY PHASE I 2016 Island B Shoreline Stabilization Control erosion caused by roadway runoff & wave action Exacerbated by storm events Fixes include adding fill & hardening sections 5 Lee Board of County Commissioners | Workshop 2/1/22

6. PROJECT HISTORY No Designated Parking PHASE II Additional water retention areas Designated parking & other safety improvements More shoreline erosion control Need for restrooms Designated Parking 6 Lee Board of County Commissioners | Workshop 2/1/22

7. PUBLIC INPUT May 2021 Received preliminary site plans from consultant Plans included feedback from the public gathered since 2015 Public Input Received to Date Public Input Received to Date Additional Restrooms Personal Non-Motorized Watercraft Landings/Launching Native Landscaping Outdoor Showers Designated Parking More Shade or Shelters Fish Cleaning Station Paid Parking 8/23/2021 Meeting with City of Sanibel staff 8/26/2021 Public meeting at Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center 10/6/2021 Presentation to Sanibel Chamber of Commerce 7 Lee Board of County Commissioners | Workshop 2/1/22

8. 8 Lee Board of County Commissioners | Workshop 2/1/22

9. NEXT STEPS PRELIMINARY PLANS PRELIMINARY PLANS Island A Island A 234 standard parking spaces 4 RV spaces Island B Island B 214 standard parking spaces 9 Lee Board of County Commissioners | Workshop 2/1/22

10. QUESTION Do you want to see traditional beach amenities? Lynn Hall, Bowditch Beach, Bonita Beach Pavilions, Picnic Areas, Restrooms, Designated Parking, Paid Parking Lee Board of County Commissioners | Workshop 2/1/22 10