Diversified Pacific project

Longtime resident disgusted by continued development, saying the city is choking itself with traffic and ignoring established residents.

Asked which schools the new homes' kids would attend and said the city should finish one housing project before starting another.

Requested keeping PUD 1, more landscaping and trees, enclosed equestrian tie-ups, mounting blocks at the bridge, and a bridle path; alleged developer John Russo bullied and threatened attendees at a community meeting.

Declined to comment on this item, reserving his remarks because of how the evening's proceedings unfolded.

As a teacher priced out of homeownership, she welcomed housing but opposed up to 400 high-density units, urging the council not to decide without full information.

First-time speaker from Sky Country who said the community's open land and character are what draw people, and the site should remain PUD 1.

A 40-year resident and realtor who asked the council to honor the 2017 PUD 1 approval, protect the Limonite gateway, and alleged John Russo used bullying and threats at her community meeting.

Urged keeping the equestrian character — suggested an equestrian facility on the site — and called the proposal 'lipstick on a pig.'

Called on the mayor and Council Member Silva to honor their earlier positions, said intimidation tactics are silencing seniors, and asked all council members to vote no.

Lives five houses from the site; says traffic already blocks her driveway, flooding from prior construction, and fears for horse riders' safety.

A founding planning commissioner who helped approve the 2017 deal; asked the council to hold the developer to the original bargain — four-lane Limonite, trails both sides, no turn pockets, corrals, traffic calming on Lucretia, and a development agreement.

Said the nearby approved project plus this one will make things worse, mourned the lost Paradise Knolls golf course, and directly criticized Council Member Barajas for representing developers.