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Neighbors tell planning board they fear traffic and flooding from South Myrtle parcel development
Summary
Two nearby residents told the board they worry traffic congestion near the middle school and existing flooding problems would worsen if the parcel is developed; staff and the applicant said the requested change reduces density and traffic compared with the previous mixed‑use designation.
During the public‑participation portion for CPA‑1‑25, Tamara Collins (stating an address on South Myrtle) said she was concerned for children at the adjacent middle school, pointing to existing traffic and asking why the area needed more industry. Another neighbor (identified as Simpson) said traffic on South Myrtle is “horrific” and that flooding already affects the neighborhood.
Staff clarified that the zoning will remain light industrial (I‑1) and that the requested change would reduce future density and floor‑area ratios compared with the industrial‑mixed‑use designation; the applicant said the conceptual plan would likely generate fewer trips than many other allowed uses and offered restrictive covenants to exclude higher‑impact uses.
The board accepted the staff recommendation and recommended approval, while recording neighborhood concerns for the city commission’s consideration.
Provenance: public comments SEG 1018–1040; staff clarification SEG 1058–1066; applicant response SEG 1098–1106.
