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Arvada residents urge council to slow review of 67 proposed Land Development Code amendments
Summary
Residents during public comment on July 15 asked the council to pause or further vet 67 proposed changes to the Arvada Land Development Code, citing risks to parks and open space, expanded director discretion, and zoning for natural-medicine facilities.
Dozens of residents told the Arvada City Council on July 15 that proposed amendments to the city’s Land Development Code (LDC) merit more public review and clearer limits before council adopts them. Chuck St. John, a resident of 2775 60 Seventh Way, told the council, "Parks and open spaces are a huge part of why we live in Arvada," and warned that allowing public facilities in parks could lead to permanent loss of open space. Karen Gurbach, of 6872 Juniper Court, said she is concerned about "the amount of discretion in the…
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