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Neighbors urge careful handling of Mango Lot in Marshall Williamson; city schedules town hall
Summary
Residents pressed the commission for meaningful notice and a larger forum on the future of the Mango Lot; the mayor said a town hall is scheduled April 3 at the Bethel Gibson Center to solicit public preferences between preserving parkland and limited development consistent with the CRA plan.
Several residents used public comment at the April 1 commission meeting to press the city for an inclusive process around the Mango Lot (the lot adjacent to the Marshall Williamson neighborhood).
"Is there going to be a land use change? Are they going to get variances?" asked one resident, highlighting uncertainty about whether a future application would seek zoning or comp plan changes. Commissioner and staff comments noted that the Community Redevelopment Agency’s prior plan contemplated some affordable housing on the site but that the CRA (no longer active) and community preferences would guide next steps.
Mayor Javier Fernandez and staff announced a town hall on Thursday, April 3 at 6 p.m. at the Bethel Gibson Center to solicit community feedback on whether to preserve part of the lot as a passive park (a portion already approved to honor Dr. Anna Price) or to allow a portion to be developed consistent with prior CRA plans for affordable housing. Commissioners and residents urged robust notice, a possible workshop or charrette format, and more than three minutes of hearing time for neighbors to engage in detail.
