Residents say new comprehensive‑plan changes could bring high‑density development; call for clearer notice

Oct 27, 2026

Several residents told the meeting that an October comprehensive‑plan update could rezone open land to higher density (R36) and urged the county to improve public notice and outreach; speakers said 88 acres south of 139th were flagged for higher density in the new plan.

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Multiple neighborhood residents reported that an updated growth plan passed Oct. 13 appears to allow higher‑density development on land south of 139th, raising concerns about traffic, school capacity and public notice. One resident said, "88 acres just south of us...is going to be high density apartments," and described how a change from R7.5 to R36 zoning could bring thousands of new cars and alter adjacent neighborhoods.

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