Mangelson zone change

Planning Commission chair explained the commission chose R-1-9 as a middle-density buffer between existing R-1-10 and higher densities to the north — and said they'd have picked 'Traditional' if it had been an option.

Speaking for the Mangelson property, said 55-and-older housing isn't selling and that the project is meant as a transition between the hospital area and existing neighborhoods, not 'greedy developer' density.

Resident who opposed the possibility of a future duplex/twin-home overlay, citing parking problems, strained water pressure, the high water table limiting basements, unanswered staff questions, and property values. Asked the council for R-1-10 or a denial of any overlay.