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Expressed concern about property value impacts and lifestyle disruption from five new back/side yard neighbors close to his property line.

Criticized the late release of development packet information to the public and commission, recommending tabling.

Raised concerns about fire safety, railroad trail brush, close building setbacks, and historical presence of a cemetery.

Expressed privacy concerns and potential utility easement conflicts with eight new neighbors.

Voiced opposition to continuous high-density developments eroding Roy's character and asked about historical graves.

Expressed concern that 43 homes on the proposed field site is too dense for the narrow residential streets.

Questioned what had changed in three months to bring the project back, citing traffic safety and wetland concerns.

Highlighted school traffic issues, lack of sidewalks in the proposal, and how stormwater runoff from the field floods her yard every year.

Argued against cramming 43 homes into an R8 zoned area, pointing out traffic and proximity issues for existing backyards.

Said her property backs up to the field and urged the council to stick to standard zoning rather than approving high-density building.

Noted that his street lacks secondary water and argued that 43 homes would strain city water resources.

Spoke in favor of smaller, more affordable new homes, sharing her struggle as a 23-year-old college graduate trying to buy a house in Roy.

Warned that promises about single-family developments can change over time based on prior experiences elsewhere in the city.

Expressed concern about protecting views and preventing multi-family units if the project falls through.

Suggested R-2 zoning as a better alternative to allow private roads while addressing citizen concerns.

Criticized frequent changes to the general plan and urged adherence to adopted city plans.

Read a detailed statement arguing that the rezone was incompatible with the established single-family neighborhood and set a bad precedent.

Raised concerns about local water restrictions, projected water usage, and building near high-voltage power lines.

Expressed support for single-family dwellings and stated he had no problem with the proposal.

Shared history of the property's previous building challenges and argued the developer was seeking excessive density.

Advocated against changing the general plan and zoning map, suggesting the development agreement be used while keeping single-family zoning intact.

Urged the commission to put strict fail-safes in place and voiced opposition to HOAs.

Expressed concern about whether the project would include apartments and whether it might decrease surrounding property values.

Stated that while property owners have rights, developments should respect the surrounding community's flavor and character.

Expressed traffic and safety concerns regarding the proposed rezoning and development at 2700 West and 4800 South.

Expressed regret over the loss of rural and agricultural character in Roy due to over-development.

Argued against the 4800 South rezone, citing an oversupply of vacant rental townhomes and excessive water usage.

Asked the Council to preserve neighborhood green spaces and agricultural history instead of approving high-density apartments.

Warned that rapid growth, traffic congestion, and cramming too many people into Roy have degraded the community.

Expressed concern over high rental costs for young adults and urged the Council to reject high-density housing.

Objected to the density of the 43-home proposal on 3900 West, citing child safety, traffic risks, and wetland conditions.

Asked the Council to honor existing R-1-8 zoning for the property bordering his home.

Argued that new homes are priced out of reach for average residents and urged keeping current zoning.

Stated the 3900 West field cannot accommodate 43 homes safely due to narrow streets and heavy child pedestrian activity.

Expressed concern about the traffic impact of the proposed development exiting onto 3900 West.

Requested a city-conducted traffic study for 3900 West and asked to cap the development at fewer homes.

Vehemently opposed the 43-home proposal, citing construction traffic, drainage issues, and child safety.

Stressed the value of preserving remaining agricultural areas, farmhouses, and community green belts.

Expressed concern over crime, trail safety, and precedent-setting high-density rezone creep.

Stated that a former property owner was misled regarding the 43-lot proposal and urged keeping the original lower density.

Suggested finding a middle ground with reasonable development, proper drainage, and traffic studies.

Warned that excessive high-density housing creates evacuation hazards in emergencies like wildfires.

Voiced strong opposition to the 43-home proposal due to parking and traffic congestion.

Expressed concerns about flooding, drainage, and HOA viability for the proposed small-lot development.

Argued that developers should be held to the same strict zoning and code standards as everyday residents.

Shared negative experiences with high-density housing encroaching on rural properties and increasing nighttime safety concerns.

Expressed disappointment over high-density proposals immediately after property tax increase notices.

Stated opposition to the high density proposed and requested thorough impact studies.

Asked how stormwater and neighborhood flooding would be mitigated if the field is built up.

Expressed fear for children's safety on the street given speeding traffic and potential vehicle increases.

Criticized packing 43 homes into a tight space with narrow turning roads.

Stated that overwhelming opposition exists among local residents against developing the field.

Urged the commission to table the item pending safety and traffic studies and questioned affordability.

Noted that homes in the area have historically taken a long time to sell.

Stated that high density will strain schools, increase nuisances, and destroy neighborhood continuity.

Argued that 43 homes dramatically exceed underlying R-1-8 zoning, creating traffic, parking, and privacy issues.

Disputed that small-lot homes constitute true affordable housing given prevailing market prices.

Expressed concern as a mother over increased traffic on 3900 West where young children play.

Highlighted chronic stormwater and flooding issues on the property and urged maintaining R-8 lot sizes.

Warned that additional traffic would endanger children playing in the neighborhood and defended children using the open field.

Objected to high density and headlights shining into living rooms from close-packed homes.

Noted wetland designations, wildlife presence, and standing water on the southern portion of the parcel.

Described severe backyard flooding and sump pump usage, warning against overdeveloping the wetland area.

Supported the staff recommendation on the chicken ordinance and suggested looking into allowing chickens on lots under 6,000 square feet in the future.

Expressed support for the chicken ordinance, noting he currently owns chickens.

Argued that property rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and government shouldn't overly regulate what citizens do on their land.

Expressed support for the chicken ordinance, calling it a great recommendation for the city council.

Worried about increased traffic from new developments cutting through quiet neighborhoods.

She expressed concern that the public did not have access to the development agreements before the meeting and urged the commission to be consistent with commercial space requirements.

Asked for a pause on future phases of the development until a traffic study is completed.

Requested speed humps and a new traffic study for the neighborhood south of the development.

Raised concerns about traffic safety and the lack of dual access for the new townhome development.

Thanked the council for temporary traffic changes but requested long-term solutions and a pause on further phases.

Recommended capping the development and halting future phases.

Expressed safety concerns for her children and requested a new access point at 4000 South.

Criticized the density of the project and raised concerns about potential crime.

A resident expressed support for the residential project as a good use of land.

Requested a new traffic study and a pause on phase three.

Shared her personal experience as a pedestrian hit by a car to emphasize safety risks.

Questioned the zoning changes and the safety of the proximity to railroad tracks.

Seconded the concerns about safety and the lack of a second access road.

Pleaded for a pause on phase three of the Railrunner development due to safety concerns.

Highlighted the danger of the 4800 South crossing and requested traffic mitigation.

Claimed the city ignored resident concerns and that the project was poorly planned.

Argued that a single access road is a public safety risk for emergency vehicles.

Concerned about traffic volume and lack of a second entrance for the new apartments.

Concerned about train traffic blocking access to the neighborhood.

Used data to show the high number of cars the new development will add to the neighborhood.

He noted that the proposed townhome development needs more parking for visitors.