Next phase of Project Gateway 407 approved; commissioners flag traffic and Exit 408 timing

The Planning Commission approved the next phase of Project Gateway 407, a large hospitality and leisure development that staff described as including about 150 timeshare units, a 175‑room hotel and a 74,000‑square‑foot indoor water park.

Staff noted that certain external elements will require additional review because any features over 44 feet in height trigger extra review, and that anticipated traffic impacts hinge on future improvements to Exit 408 that are expected to lag behind the project’s buildout. The commission approved the site plan subject to staff comments and revisions being addressed before final permitting.