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Resident urges narrowing of proposed subdivision‑waiver authority; Amtrak context noted
Summary
At a public hearing on ordinance 11‑82, a resident urged the council to limit a proposed waiver power for the director of planning to apply narrowly to the Amtrak relocation, warning the authority could otherwise allow large infrastructure changes to bypass public review.
At the start of the April 21 meeting the city held a public hearing on ordinance 11‑82, an amendment to Chapter 173 (subdivision regulations) relating to waivers. A resident and frequent municipal commenter raised concerns that the language granting waiver authority to the director of planning could be applied broadly beyond the intended Amtrak‑related work.
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