Neighbors urge caution on middle‑housing changes, question setbacks and courtyard design

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.

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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.

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