Review appeal of approved 300-unit waterfront condominium development
In Plain English
The Planning Commission approved a residential condominium project at Westshore Marina after completing environmental review. A resident or group filed an appeal challenging this approval. The city council now decides whether to uphold or overturn the Planning Commission's decision to allow the development.
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Votes
Approve the staff recommendations and direct staff to draft a resolution for adoption
7 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
The city council voted 7-2 to reject an appeal and allow a residential condominium development at Westshore Marina to proceed. This upholds the Planning Commission's earlier approval of the project after environmental review was completed. Councilmembers Butt and McLaughlin cast the dissenting votes, with Butt departing from his usual pattern of supporting most zoning projects. The decision means the condominium development can move forward with construction, adding new housing units to the Westshore Marina area.
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