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City pauses comprehensive-plan transmittal after large neighborhood turnout; commission to revisit June 11
Summary
The Tallahassee City Commission paused consideration of a comprehensive-plan transmittal May 14 after dozens of residents from in-town neighborhoods urged more time and outreach, saying proposed land-use changes risked higher density and commercial uses in long-established residential areas.
TALLAHASSEE — The Tallahassee City Commission heard more than two dozen residents May 14 oppose proposed changes to the city's future land-use and mobility elements, prompting the mayor to delay formal transmittal discussion until the next commission meeting.
The hearing drew speakers from multiple in-town neighborhoods including Los Robles, Frenchtown, Lafayette Park, Old Town and Benton Hills, whose residents said they had not had time to review the full proposed map and policies and feared increased density and commercial uses in established single-family neighborhoods.
Mayor John E. Daley told the room he would "entertain a motion to postpone action until the June 11 meeting" to allow…
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