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Ward 1 Upzoning

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.

Public comments (3)

OpposedJohn RichardsSep 28, 2026

An attorney argued staff gave legally wrong testimony about nonconforming houses in the historic district, saying Pinckney Street homes could be reoccupied and demanding an explanation for the misleading statements.

City Council (Special) - Sep 28, 2026 · 28:04 →
OpposedSharon KennedySep 28, 2026

A former HPC member cited the 2004 Eight Maryland Avenue fire restoration to rebut claims that downtown buildings couldn't be rebuilt, and asked the council not to sponsor or support Ward 1 upzoning before the housing study.

City Council (Special) - Sep 28, 2026 · 30:56 →
OpposedDan ClementsSep 28, 2026

A 54-year attorney said the upzoning raises serious legal issues, urged completing the housing study first, and disputed the official count of 75 attendees at the August Ward 1 meeting — he counted 140.

City Council (Special) - Sep 28, 2026 · 42:02 →