02-06-26 Rotonda West Property Owners: Submit a Formal Objection Letter
Rotonda West Property Owners,
Several property owners in Rotonda West have asked how they can formally document their concerns regarding the proposed 212-unit multifamily development planned between Broadmoor Road and Long Meadow Road in Rotonda West.
In addition to the petition, Rotonda West property owners may voluntarily submit a formal objection letter. These statements help demonstrate the location and scale of community concerns and may be shared with County officials as part of the public record.
What this is:
- A voluntary Rotonda West property owner statement
- Signed with name, address, and date
- Focused on traffic, infrastructure, environmental, and neighborhood compatibility concerns
- Separate from the petition
How to participate:
- Review the Rotonda West Property Owner Objection Letter
- If you agree, add your name, address, and date to the Property Owner Statement of Concern – Proposed Rotonda West Development (Signature Form) Form - see link at the bottom
- Submission is optional and for informational purposes only
Rotonda West Property Owner Objection Letter: (Read-Only)
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February 06, 2026
To: Charlotte County Community Development Department
Planning & Zoning Division, 18400 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Re: Rotonda West Property Owner Objection – Proposed 212-Unit Development
We, the undersigned property owners of Rotonda West, submit this letter to formally express concern and request heightened scrutiny regarding the proposed 212-unit multifamily development planned between Broadmoor Road and Long Meadow Road.
We understand that the subject property is zoned Community Transition (CT) and that multifamily residential use is being reviewed administratively as a conditional use. However, the scale, density, and location of this proposal—directly adjacent to established single-family neighborhoods—raise significant concerns that warrant careful and thorough review before any approvals are issued.
Specifically, residents request detailed evaluation and confirmation of the following:
Traffic and Public Safety - Broadmoor Road, Long Meadow Road, Parade Circle and adjacent roads already experience congestion and limited capacity. Residents are concerned about peak-hour traffic generation, emergency vehicle access, evacuation capacity, and overall roadway safety associated with a 212-unit development.
Cumulative Development Impacts - Residents have recently become aware of an additional proposed multifamily development at 145 and 155 Parade Circle, consisting of approximately 32 units on 3.22 acres, with access from Parade Circle. When considered together with the proposed 212-unit development between Broadmoor Road and Long Meadow Road, this represents a substantial concentration of new residential units within the same immediate roadway network and neighborhood area. Property owners request that Charlotte County evaluate the cumulative impacts of both developments—including traffic generation, roadway capacity, emergency access, infrastructure demand, stormwater management, and neighborhood compatibility—rather than reviewing each project in isolation. Given the proximity of these sites and their shared access points and surrounding residential context, a coordinated and comprehensive review is necessary to ensure public safety, infrastructure adequacy, and consistency with surrounding neighborhoods.
Infrastructure and Utilities - We request confirmation that water, sewer, stormwater, and drainage systems have sufficient capacity to serve this development without negatively impacting existing residents, and that all required utility availability documentation has been reviewed and approved.
Environmental Impacts - The area is known to support protected wildlife species, including gopher tortoises, scrub jays, and eagles. Residents request confirmation that all required wildlife surveys, permits, buffers, and mitigation measures are complete, current, and fully compliant with state and county regulations.
Stormwater and Flooding - Residents seek assurance that stormwater management and drainage plans adequately address runoff, floodplain considerations, and downstream impacts on surrounding homes, particularly during heavy rain events.
Neighborhood Compatibility - The proposed development directly abuts single-family homes, raising concerns regarding buffering, building mass and height, lighting, noise, long-term neighborhood character, and potential adverse effects on marketability and property values in an area already experiencing extended home listing times.
A significant number of residents were unaware of this proposal due to the absence of public notice or hearings associated with administrative review. While we recognize the applicable zoning framework, we respectfully request that Charlotte County apply all code requirements rigorously and impose appropriate conditions or mitigation measures necessary to protect public safety, environmental resources, and established neighborhoods.
This letter is submitted to ensure that the concerns of affected residents are formally documented as part of the project record.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Wojtowicz
127 Long Meadow Lane Rotonda West FL 33947
02/06/2026
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If you agree with the statement above and wish to add your name as a Rotonda West property owner, please complete the form below.
Property Owner Statement of Concern – Proposed Rotonda West Development (Signature Form): https://forms.gle/WxVu3QfeuUZeoWyT7
This form is voluntary and intended to document property owner concerns for informational purposes.
Please note: This effort is intended to inform decision-makers and encourage careful review, not to attack or harass any party.
Thank you to everyone who is staying informed and engaged.