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Expressed support for ordinances 26-10 and 26-11, noting the history of the families involved and the housing benefits.

Presented the rezone request for property on 5300 South to support parking and green space for senior housing.

Represented his mother Kathy Banyan in supporting the rezone request due to family health and property maintenance needs.

Presented the rezone request on behalf of his family and neighbors, explaining property history and state road access challenges.

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

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.

Questioned inconsistencies in code enforcement regarding commercial building design and light pollution from apartments.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

Shared how nearby apartment construction destroyed her son's mountain view and warned that high-density projects will turn Roy into a slum.

Complained about blinding night lighting from nearby apartments and traffic congestion, arguing that population growth is overwhelming west Roy.

Supported the mixed-use height adjustments, arguing that Roy has stagnated for decades and needs progressive changes to grow.

Questioned how infrastructure and traffic will handle new developments and objected to potential height increases near his property.

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

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

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 concern that taller buildings around the Roy FrontRunner station will block mountain views, decrease home values, and reduce city tax revenue.

Urged the commission to vote against taller buildings, stating that high-density apartments destroy community character, invade privacy, and increase crime.

Advocated for stricter enforcement of lawn maintenance and weed control ordinances.

Explained his situation regarding a non-compliant home addition and asked for a setback variance.

Expressed sympathy for the applicant but suggested the city should focus on contractor accountability.

Expressed support for the mixed-use concept but cautioned against allowing buildings to become too tall without a clear maximum.