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Residents urge caution as Auburn panel refines growth‑zone map after $8 million sewer award
Summary
Public commenters told the Auburn Comprehensive Plan Committee to avoid rezoning land based on speculative sewer expansion; city staff said an $8 million award will target limited corridors and that growth‑zone decisions remain subject to state law and further committee refinement.
The Auburn Comprehensive Plan Committee heard public warnings Tuesday that changing growth‑zone designations now could spur development in areas not ready for utility service.
"Don't change something now based on something that doesn't have a clear plan or clear timeline," said Chelsea Eaton of Trap Road during the public‑comment period, urging the committee to weigh long‑term costs and benefits before designating parcels as high‑density based on possible future water and sewer extensions.
Committee members and staff responded that the committee is refining but not finalizing the future‑land‑use map. Chair John said the city was recently awarded about $8 million to begin…
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