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Residents urge council to halt rezoning near 60th Street, cite safety and fairness concerns
Summary
Multiple residents urged the Wyoming City Council to delay or reject a proposed change from residential to light-industrial near 60th Street, citing traffic safety, loss of trees and possible displacement of neighbors; several speakers said last-minute scheduling hampered public review.
Several residents told the Wyoming City Council on Dec. 16 that a pending proposal to change land near 60th Street from residential to light-industrial threatens neighborhood safety, trees and longtime residents. Tom Dumas, who said he lives “within a 100 feet” of the parcel, criticized what he called the timing of the ordinance readings and said the second-reading item was moved in a way that “could appear to be somewhat collusive.”
Kaley Bothma said misinformation from the developer has eroded trust and urged council members to require accurate records before taking final action. “The sharing of untrue information is what comes off manipulative,” she said, and asked council members to ensure the public has time to review materials before votes.
Trisha Scott and other neighbors focused on traffic and safety, asking that access be routed away from 60th Street and toward existing signals such as 58th, or be limited to right-turn access to reduce the chance of heavy truck traffic through the neighborhood. Sandy Cas said residents fear property loss and increased truck traffic if the zoning change is approved, calling the plan “insane” for sending semis down a narrow residential street.
Councilmembers did not take a final vote on the rezoning during public comment. Staff and council earlier discussed procedural issues tied to ordinance scheduling; one councilmember noted the city charter requires a gap between ordinance readings in non-emergency cases.
What happens next: the rezoning item remains on the council’s track of readings and could return for further council consideration. Residents asked for clearer public notice and additional study of access and traffic implications.
