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A resident asked about the inclusion of a flagpole and potential for a veterans memorial at the new park.

A resident asked about the color palette of the play structures, requesting more natural tones, and inquired about parking space sizes.

Spoke in favor of the deferral agreement, noting it has been standard practice on Horse Alley for years.

Represented Watson Engineering and explained that deferring 3900 West improvements to Phase 3 would allow for cleaner construction coordination and avoid premature paving.

Noted that the developer has spent two years waiting for city decisions on the storm drain design.

Explained that Phase 2 does not physically front 3900 West and requested deferring frontage improvements to Phase 3.

Expressed frustration with city delays over stormwater planning for the area over the past two years.

Stated opposition to a second access point onto Cody Drive, urging traffic to route toward Cross Hollow Road.

Expressed opposition to high density on behalf of Sunset Canyon residents, noting strong petition support for R-1 or R-2-1 single-family zoning.

Expressed concerns about cumulative high-density housing growth in the area and traffic impacts.

Highlighted foundation and soil concerns near Pod 1 and questioned market support for extensive high-density housing.

Urged the council to respect original zoning expectations and tighten any RDO agreements to prevent unwanted high density.

Stated that existing townhome developments cause parking overflows, traffic dangers on Cody Drive, and loss of neighborhood child safety.

Pointed out that Cedar City's growth rate is already high, and rapid high-density zoning changes outpace community infrastructure.

Expressed conflict between wanting to preserve raw open space and distrusting RDO master plan guarantees.

Shared frustrations about the negative impacts of nearby townhome developments on neighborhood safety and home quality of life.

Spoke as a descendant of the Jones family and real estate broker, defending the integrity of the family and the developer's efforts to handle difficult topography.

Stated that he and his wife bought lots to build a single-family home and oppose rezoning nearby pods to high density.

Presented video footage of stormwater runoff flowing down Church Street during a minor storm, warning that development will cause severe flooding and legal liability.

Argued that adding thousands of residents will destroy the close-knit neighborhood feel and worsen dangerous speeding on Cross Hollow Road.

Expressed concern that the RDO threatens millions in neighborhood real estate value, ignores previous master plans, and worsens area flooding and traffic.

Urged the council to follow staff recommendation and deny the RDO, noting it increases density by 30% and shifts liability and maintenance onto the city.

A resident expressed concerns about maintaining the character of her neighborhood.

Opposed the rezoning, arguing it sets a bad precedent and that the city should stick to its General Plan.

A resident of Equestrian Point who expressed concern about the loss of rural character due to constant high-density approvals.

He noted that high capital costs make it difficult for developers to afford extra road improvements, which eventually raises housing prices.

A local resident expressed concern about maintaining the single-family residential character of the neighborhood and the safety of children on the street.

The owner requested to defer road improvements on Center Street until a later phase of development.

Represented the applicant for the 1157 South Main rezone and concurred with staff recommendations.

Expressed support for the 800 North development project.

She spoke in favor of the Carters' food truck park proposal, highlighting their track record with local events.

He thanked the developer for meeting with neighbors and asked for clarification on the location of the commercial lot.

Argued that high-density housing will lower property values and strain local schools.

Voiced concerns about traffic, safety for children, and the lack of transparency from the developer.

Asked about the city's position on the Cordero Agreement and infrastructure costs.

A neighbor expressed concern about potential high-density development near his home, asking for "feathering" and the preservation of a walking path.