603 Brevard Avenue Hotel

Riverside Drive resident concerned weekend parking on John Guerin and Factory is already full and suggested a two-story parking garage; also asked about the ad valorem tax impact and land ownership.

43-year Village business owner said parking is a chronic problem, a 7-story hotel is too big for historic Cocoa Village, and she doubts it will stay booked given competition near the port.

Wants the Village to prosper but says a Fairfield is generic; suggested an Epicurean-style hotel partnering with local businesses like Cafe Margot.

Admitted a view bias but argued a hotel alone won't draw visitors competing with the beach and predicted long-term regret.

Recent townhome buyer said the 7-story hotel will ruin the river and Village view residents bought into.

Attempted to comment after the public hearing closed; chair noted the public portion was closed but noted the item still goes to city council.