Neighbors urge caution on middle‑housing changes, question setbacks and courtyard design
Sep 9, 2026
Sep 9, 2026
Neighborhood speakers urged the commission and staff to consider light, privacy, drainage and property‑value impacts when approving middle‑housing variances, and asked whether common‑area requirements will yield meaningful green space.
The full story
Several neighbors and supporters spoke during audience participation and the public‑comment portion of the continued hearing, raising concerns about cumulative impacts of middle‑housing approvals and specific design elements of the cottage‑cluster proposal at 2918 SE Balfour.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
or
Free account
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in →