Zoning amendments (2026-095)

Spoke in favor of the zoning amendments as written, saying mixed use won't bring crime or school burdens, and criticized removal of affordability provisions and the low density cap.

Clarified the density cap with data, argued large apartments still need council approval, and said raising the cap doesn't diminish the city's character.

Opposed the legislation, arguing walkable revitalization requires major investment (like Kent's $1 billion), questioned tax benefits, predicted falling property values, and urged council to vote it down again.

Spoke against unlimited multifamily housing, dismissing studies as AI-generated and citing Silver Meadows, Honey Locust, and Echo Valley as examples of problem apartment areas.

Aligned with prior speakers, warned that code loopholes could put apartments and parking lots behind single-family homes, lowering values and affecting children's safety.

Clarified the amendments make multifamily more restrictive by limiting complexes to main roads, defended his cited studies as real with DOIs, and asked council to pass the amendments.