REMARKS
Council member Marmorato addresses concerns over proposed building heights and density
0:09:48
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Council member Marmorato expresses significant concerns about the proposed redevelopment plan, focusing on the need to balance growth with preservation of community character. She specifically criticizes the proposed building heights of up to 25 stories and calls for them to be drastically reduced.
- Marmorato emphasizes the importance of new construction complementing rather than overwhelming the existing environment
- She acknowledges the need for increased housing and economic development but stresses the importance of sensitivity to the neighborhood's existing fabric
- The councilwoman also mentions that two specific sites requested to be removed from the rezoning proposal are still included in the plans
Kristy Marmorato
0:09:48
A new plan for development must strike a balance between growth and preservation, ensuring that new construction complements rather than overwhelms the existing environment.
0:09:59
The proposed heights of some developments reaching up to 25 stories raised valid concerns about density congestion and community character.
0:10:06
While we recognize the need for increased housing supply and economic development, these heights need to be drastically cut.
0:10:13
And we must approach vertical expansion, wood caution, and sensitivity to the existing fabric of our neighborhood.
0:10:20
Also, 2 specific sites on our rezoning has been asked to be removed from the proposal, yet they still seem to be a part of your plans.
