Neighbors, public works press for cleanup as Rivers Reef replat wins approval

Oct 1, 2026

At the Planning Commission hearing on Oct. 1, neighbors said a Rivers Reef replat site had been cleared without permits and piled with spoils; public works confirmed no permits had been issued. The applicant said permits are in review and committed to cleanup. The commission approved the plat and variances with standard conditions.

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Item 81 (Rivers Reef) drew sustained public comment after neighbors reported tree clearing, piles of spoils and permit-related confusion. John Brown of Public Works told the commission he had conducted site visits and that ‘‘there have been no permits issued’’ and that he had referred the matter to code enforcement. Residents described illegal dumping, clear-cutting and a damaged fence line.

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