Residents back project’s design but raise concerns about unit sizes, services and enforcement

Sep 4, 2026

Supportive public commenters praised the marina/hotel design but urged clarity about unit sizes, water/sewer capacity and enforcement of density limits; staff and applicant said infrastructure improvements would be at the developer's cost and AECOM found lift‑station capacity.

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Several residents told the board they support redevelopment of the waterfront site but requested more clarity about unit sizes, infrastructure capacity and long‑term impacts on island services. Rick Woodworth called the project "a great looking development" but asked for a unit‑mix chart and for clarity on who pays for utility extensions. "I think it's a great plan," Woodworth said, "but I just think that everybody ought to know what's being built."

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