Neighbors urge council to slow 773 subdivision rezoning and proposed road

During the communications/public comment period on July 9, several residents urged the town to scrutinize a concept plan identified as the 773 subdivision. David Disher said the applicant is proposing to subdivide remaining SR‑1 acreage and rezone portions to R‑1, warning that allowing the change would create a precedent that could trigger a chain of future rezoning requests. Disher emphasized that even parcels not currently adjacent to R‑1 could become effectively surrounded if parts are rezoned and said neighbors oppose a proposed road the applicant has said is unnecessary.

Luis Malozak, a property owner near the proposed site, said the project would place 16 units and 36 parking spaces on a small lot. He expressed concern that his property value could fall substantially and raised questions about school assignments and the lack of public transit or services for new residents. Malozak recounted past difficulties with school enrollment when his son grew up and said he fears new residents would not be assigned to Woodside Elementary.

Speakers asked the council to examine precedential implications of rezoning and to ensure the town’s review process — including planning commission referrals and environmental review — protects neighborhood interests. No formal action on the 773 subdivision was taken at the July 9 meeting; the topic is on the council’s outreach and committee work lists and will appear for more detailed review through the planning process.