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Residents urge caution on ADUs, citing character, data and the comprehensive plan
Summary
Multiple residents questioned projections and urged the commission to protect town character, seek accurate comparative data, and coordinate any policy changes with the comprehensive plan; one resident reminded the panel that policy ultimately rests with the city council.
Public commenters at the Zoom session voiced skepticism about projections, raised worries about views and neighborhood character, and asked the commission to coordinate coding changes with the comprehensive plan. Resident Sumay told the commission it does not "produce policy" and emphasized that council-level action is required to adopt rules about vacation rental licensing.
Lauren Casalino said she was alarmed by a projection that appeared to indicate a need for 270 more houses over 20 years and urged the commission to prioritize smaller internal conversions and clear written policy about limits and impacts. Jim Paul pressed commissioners to ensure the comprehensive plan is reviewed and used as the policy framework before adopting implementing code changes.
