Planning commission backs Northwest Gateway plan and PUD, while residents press traffic and buffer concerns

The commission recommended approval of a comprehensive‑plan amendment and companion PUD rezoning for a 31‑acre/105‑acre Northwest Gateway site (project proposes ~535 multifamily units and commercial uses). Residents raised traffic, tree‑loss, buffer, and safety worries; staff said utilities and a traffic study support the proposal and buildout depends on a new I‑75 interchange.