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Public raises transparency, scale and timing concerns at Vanguard overlay public hearing

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Summary

Three downtown residents and business stakeholders urged the council to slow, clarify and better justify a proposed expansion of the Vanguard overlay zone at a public hearing that focused on timing, metrics and community engagement.

The City Council heard public comment July 8 on a proposed zoning-code amendment to expand the "Vanguard" overlay zone, and several residents urged the council to provide clearer metrics and more time to evaluate the pilot program before expanding the boundary.

Sean Wayawatski (25 Leroy Place) said there was nothing inherently wrong with zoning changes that spur business but asked for transparency: "What KPIs were used to determine the…

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