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Commissioners debate whether middle housing belongs in climate element
Summary
Commissioners asked if middle housing belongs in the Climate Resiliency element and discussed siting it near transit routes; staff noted possible locations near the high school and Salnave in coordination with Nexus.
A debate over whether "middle housing" belongs in Cheney's Climate Resiliency Element surfaced during the commissioners' review of Goal 3 on transportation.
Commissioner Shane Nilles said, "middle housing doesn’t belong in the climate element," arguing it is not appropriately located within the resiliency discussion. Consultant Katherine Allison replied that middle housing can be reconciled with climate goals by placing more middle housing along transportation routes; staff noted that Nexus has discussed potential sites near the high school and Salnave.
Commissioners requested clearer wording and asked staff to provide maps or parcel-level information showing where middle housing might be allowed so the Planning Commission can evaluate consistency with transportation and climate objectives.
