Collective opposition to the proposed construction of a 168,856 sq.ft.  4 story high storage warehouse at the intersection of 13th Ave SW and Collier Blvd. There are numerous legal and planning concerns that warrant the reconsideration of this project, which I have detailed below.

• Insufficient Public Disclosure: To date, there have been no renderings or visual depictions of the proposed warehouse provided to the public. This lack of disclosure may violate applicable notice and transparency requirements under local zoning and land use regulations, and it raises concerns about the project's compliance with community planning guidelines and architectural standards.
• Non-Compliant Ingress/Egress: The warehouse's proposed access design includes only one lane for ingress and egress from Collier Blvd. This arrangement contravenes local traffic and access regulations and poses a significant safety risk to both warehouse employees and nearby residents.
• Inadequate Traffic Accommodations: The current infrastructure at the proposed site does not account for a left turning lane for vehicles traveling from South to North on Collier Blvd. This oversight could lead to increased congestion and safety hazards and may necessitate further review under local traffic impact assessment requirements.
• Traffic Impact Analysis: A recent study conducted on April 12, 2023, recorded 6,371 vehicles traveling from North to South on Collier Blvd between 6:00 am and 9:00 am. The construction of this warehouse is likely to exacerbate existing traffic problems and may require a comprehensive traffic impact analysis to ensure compliance with local regulations and to identify necessary mitigation measures.
• Proximity to Florida Power & Light Plant: The proposed warehouse, which would be the largest in Collier County at four stories high, is located adjacent to a major Florida Power & Light Plant. Building public storage facilities near power plants generally contravenes best practices in land use planning due to the potential safety risks and hazards associated with power plant operations.
• Redundant Development: The existing warehouse inventory in the area, which includes 13 warehouses on Collier Blvd and 57 in Collier County, calls into question the need for additional storage facilities. This overdevelopment may run counter to sustainable land use and community planning principles.
• Emergency Access and Egress: The proposed warehouse's landlocked location on 13th Ave SW poses a significant concern regarding emergency access and egress. Should an incident occur involving the storage facility and the adjacent electric plant, the limited escape routes may impede emergency response efforts and endanger occupants.