806 Magnolia Road

Argued that the rezoning wouldn't provide affordable housing, would negatively impact traffic and flooding, and ran contrary to neighborhood desires.

Expressed concern about decreased property values and urged that any development on the site be dedicated to affordable housing.

Noted that many new homes were already being built nearby and argued that the project would harm neighbors' property values.

Pointed out that reasonable housing prices and vacant tear-down lots already existed elsewhere in the area.

Voiced safety concerns regarding children playing on the street and suggested the City purchase the land for a community center.

Emphasized the need for improved drainage to prevent flooding and worried developers would cut corners on drainage.

Shared concerns about terrible flooding and inadequate buffer setbacks under the proposed DR-9 zoning.

Stated she wasn't opposed to population growth, but worried about the high density proposed for the specific parcel.

Noted that the developer could not name a single concrete benefit the project would bring to the community.

Warned that approving multi-family zoning sets a precedent for future unconstrained development.

Argued that current zoning protects neighborhood layout and backyards, and requested an independent arborist study for protected trees.