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Residents urge caution over proposed multifamily site near trail and levee
Summary
Multiple residents told the council the city‑owned site near Powers Creek raises trail preservation and flood‑risk concerns; speakers urged exploring alternate private sites, ADUs, and infrastructure costs before approving zoning that could allow by‑right multifamily construction.
Several residents used the public‑comment period and the hearing on the proposed multifamily combining zone to press the council to reconsider the city‑owned site near the Powers Creek trail and to explore other locations. Marty Granger said the idea of housing "down by the skate park...I just wanna cry when I think of that being housing," expressing emotional opposition to that location and suggesting alternative parcels, including a 33‑acre parcel near Korbel that might fit a larger development.
Lynn Glenn, who lives near the trail, urged protecting the trail’s natural character and said past planning work had intentionally moved housing away from the trail edge; she asked that development standards and setbacks be applied so the trail remains buffered. Julie Christie and other commenters raised concerns about flood risk, lack of transportation and services at the site, and urged the council to examine private parcel options and ADU strategies to distribute housing responsibilities.
