Planning board questions administrative site-plan approval for 'The Drift' development

Jul 17, 2026

Board members asked why final site-plan approval for The Drift—described in the meeting as 7.9 acres with 220 units and two restaurants—was handled administratively under a development agreement; staff said the development agreement contained language allowing administrative final approval and the city attorney advised that interpretation.

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During staff reports the board discussed ongoing projects and focused on "The Drift," a development the meeting described as 7.9 acres with roughly 220 residential units, two restaurants and a leasing building. Board members expressed surprise and concern that final site-plan approval for the project was handled administratively rather than by the Planning Board and City Commission.

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