1301 S. Ocean Drive development

Summit resident asked for a $10 million bond from the developer for potential construction damage and warned the raised podiums would put the Summit in a flood 'valley'.

Ground-floor Summit resident described recent flooding and asked for a flood barrier protecting the Summit.

Asked the commission to vote no, supporting the community center and workforce housing but opposing a 30-story tower on public beachfront land.

Said residents have objected for five years and accused the commission of disregarding constituents.

Opposed the 99-year lease of community land and cited the planning board's rejection of the proposal.

Questioned the $1,800/sq ft valuation and affordability of the rentals, and argued the project is so changed it should go to a 2026 referendum.

Called the project a 'monument to greed,' cited sea-level rise and evacuation zone risks, and urged a no vote.

Cited king tide flooding during a beach conference and said the plan looks like 'Godzilla' and should wait for litigation and a new commission.

Environmental advocate said every environmental group opposes developing the public green space and criticized the commission's deference to the developer.

Said the city is spending taxpayer money defending itself against its own residents and urged honoring the charter and a public vote.

Said the planning board rejected the project and questioned the financials, calling the deal a bad bargain for the city.

A beach business owner cited A1A gridlock and suggested focusing development on the US-1 corridor instead of the beach.

Opposed the deed interpretation allowing private development and said the project should have gone to referendum; called it an environmental disaster.

Longtime resident said the beach is 'a slice of paradise' that should remain and questioned the affordability mix.