Hearing Examiner - April 21, 2026

The Cape Coral Hearing Examiner meeting on April 21, 2026, primarily addressed two land use cases involving property rights and zoning changes. The first case involved a request by Donald G. Anderson and R. Dawn Anderson to vacate approximately 5,100 square feet of alley right-of-way and related easements to consolidate two vacant parcels for development. The city staff recommended approval with conditions, including a $10,200 one-time non-refundable contribution to the city's general tree fund. The second case was a city-initiated rezoning request to change a nearly 70,000 square foot parcel from single-family residential to commercial zoning to support future commercial development. Staff found the rezoning consistent with the comprehensive plan and recommended approval, noting the need for future utility infrastructure to support development. Both cases included public notice compliance and expert testimony, with no public opposition noted during the hearing. The meeting concluded with scheduling the next hearing date.