Traffic on Morningside and Westmoreland
Summary
Staff and the applicant say the expansion adds no net trips because the resort, school, and marina are already entitled — but neighbors aren't buying it, citing the Ravella project, construction trucks, and evacuation-zone concerns. A resident asked about speed calming near the academy.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Feb 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
The resort and academy benefit from the no-new-trips finding, which avoided a new traffic study.
Residents on Morningside and Westmoreland bear existing and cumulative traffic burdens.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Workshop — February 18, 2026
Councilmembers toured Sandpiper and found badly disconnected sidewalks and heavy midday traffic on Westmoreland; staff will price options to fill the gaps.
Planning and Zoning Board — January 20, 2026
Staff and the applicant say the expansion adds no net trips because the resort, school, and marina are already entitled — but neighbors aren't buying it, citing the Ravella project, construction trucks, and evacuation-zone concerns. A resident asked about speed calming near the academy.
Related development
Sandpiper Bay Resort - Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (P25-157)
Allows institutional and commercial uses on the Sandpiper property, enabling the school expansion.
Sandpiper Bay Resort PUD — Second Amendment
Locks in the land-use framework for a major resort-and-school expansion on the riverfront property.
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