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Planning Commission approves Waters at OWA site plan after commissioners vote 5–2
Summary
The Foley Planning Commission approved the Waters at OWA site plan, reducing density from 324 to 312 units; two commissioners voted against the plan, citing concerns raised during deliberations.
The Foley Planning Commission voted to approve the site plan for The Waters at OWA on May 20, 2026, after project representatives said the development’s density had been reduced from 324 to 312 units to accommodate open-space requirements. Commissioner Tommy Gebhart moved to approve the plan and Commissioner Deborah Mixon seconded; Commissioners Phillip Hinesley and Larry Engel voted no and the motion passed 5–2.
City project representative Mr. Brinson said the unit reduction reflected open-space and other project elements; staff recommended approval. Commissioners who voted no did not offer a formal motion to amend but registered concerns during deliberations about density and environmental impacts.
The commission’s approval allows the applicant to proceed under the site plan as presented, subject to any conditions noted in staff’s recommendation. No public comments were recorded on this agenda item.
The planning commission’s action is advisory to permitting and any required building or infrastructure permits; next steps include final plan submissions and any required permits from city departments.
