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Spoke in support of item 12, explaining that zoning changes will allow ambulance services and a new training center for Metrocare.

Represented the owner in supporting the 166-acre mixed zoning request on Texas Avenue, noting that floodplain boundaries create natural buffers between retail, multifamily, and single-family areas.

Spoke as agent for the property owner supporting patio home development.

Shared her perspective on citizen engagement, community advocacy, and expressed concerns over the transparency and planning of street abandonment and eminent domain projects.

Raised concerns about the rapid, unnotified growth of data centers and the need for long-term resource planning and transparency.

Explained the developer's plans for single-family and duplex lots, floodplain adherence, and coordination with TxDOT and public works.

Expressed opposition regarding increased traffic on Nice Road and asked about sewer, floodplain, and creek protection plans.

Presented the Carriage Hills multifamily project, explaining setback adjustments and corridor compatibility along FM 707.

Representing the developer, he argued that pickleball noise is comparable to other permitted uses and that the 10 p.m. closing time is necessary for the business.

Spoke as applicant for the senior apartment complex project at 1333 N. 6th St., highlighting the need for senior housing downtown.

Supported the Elmdale project, noting severe rental inventory shortages and praising regional growth and management housing initiatives.

Expressed concern over removing traffic study requirements from standard RV park rules and urged careful infrastructure planning.

Recommended tabling the RV code amendment until traffic studies can be evaluated and reiterated park maintenance complaints.

Raised concerns about traffic safety, school capacity at Eula ISD, fire department approval, and long-term property protections for the Elmdale RV park project.

Expressed support for the Elmdale development team, noting their proactive approach to traffic management and road improvements.

Spoke in favor of the Elmdale RV park project, emphasizing the acute local housing shortage and rising home prices.

Developer representative thanked the council and staff, confirming commitment to traffic mitigation and lease terms requiring structure removal.

Appreciated the thorough council discussion on the Elmdale CUP and stressed the importance of transparency and early communication.

Supported the Elmdale project, noting that developers take risks and that future residents will likely carpool to reduce traffic impact.

Commended City Manager Emily Crawford for an informative presentation on the Lancium data center agreements and requested accessible summaries for citizens.

Criticized the lack of transparency surrounding secretive economic development deals like Project Surf and data centers, noting citizens are left in the dark.

Spoke in opposition to TIRZ #2 incentives for Project Surf, reiterating concerns about public transparency and lack of information.

Expressed strong support for economic development projects like Project Surf and city growth.

Raised concerns about the impact of the Lancium project on his neighborhood.

Discussed paving requirements, milling usage, and green space minimums in the proposed RV park ordinance.

Expressed concerns about requiring two passenger vehicle spaces per pad site and buffer rules in RV park code amendments.

Spoke in favor of the multi-family amendment, explaining that it serves as a proper transitional zone between commercial and single-family areas.

Explained the rationale for rezoning to agricultural open and establishing an RV park, and later agreed to remove RV spots from the back floodplain.

Pointed out that Stewart Road lacks sewer, water, and proper road infrastructure to support the development.

Expressed support for the project, noting the intention to follow all LDC regulations and infrastructure requirements.

Strongly opposed high-density patio home zoning on Stewart Road, warning of crime, drug activity, and drainage failures seen in older small-lot developments.

Spoke in favor of the RV park and the compromise to turn the northern floodplain area into green space.

Expressed concerns about property conditions, debris, and commercial truck traffic on nearby roads.

Architect Mark Leon presented details on the proposed 240-unit luxury apartment complex on Musgrave Boulevard, noting it features 1- and 2-bedroom units and high-end amenities.

John Loudermilk spoke in support of the Jolly Rogers Road rezoning amendment, clarifying that the 4,500 square-foot patio home lots will be built in a separate phase divided by power lines from existing neighborhoods.

Economist spoke in opposition to the Lancium tax abatement agreement, raising concerns over water aquifer depletion and energy grid reliability.

A neighbor expressed concerns about the type of fencing, the owner's experience, and whether the park would allow long-term stays.

Presented the cell tower conditional use permit on Barrow Street on behalf of Titan Towers and AT&T.

Presented the Antilley Road tattoo parlor conditional use permit as agent for the developer.

Spoke as the owner of Glow Out Parlor to answer questions regarding her tattoo permit request.

Spoke in favor of the zoning annexation near Hamby.