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Residents Urge Council to Reconsider 8‑Story Option; Concerns About Rooftop Activation and Infrastructure
Summary
Multiple public commenters and council members debated a new land‑use change that would allow taller downtown buildings and rooftop activation; residents said the change appeared after community engagement closed and would strain infrastructure, while council members said the option had been included in staff materials and is open to further review.
Dozens of residents and several council members used the Jan. 5 Petaluma City Council meeting to challenge the council’s recent decision to include an eight‑story option and rooftop‑activation language in land‑use materials.
Speakers during general public comment said the height changes were introduced late in the process and without adequate community input. ‘‘This council continues to ignore public input ... residents consistently oppose building over six stories near downtown,’’ Maureen Gottschall told the council. Chantelle Rogers warned that allowing rooftop activation…
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