Infill Rezone Program

Expressed opposition to high-density housing programs, bike lanes, and government spending.

Urged the council to honor the settlement agreement and pass the rezone program to build affordable housing.

Expressed opposition to sites 197 and 157 in the Harlan Ranch area due to lack of amenities and high car dependency.

Voiced concerns about traffic congestion and school overcrowding around Site 72 near Peach and Knees.

Highlighted that Harlan Ranch parcels are in a food desert and lack viable public transit.

Noted logistical issues and infrastructure strain for Harlan Ranch residents if high-density apartments are built.

Discussed blight, rodent issues on vacant lots, and lack of walkability to hospitals and stores.

Voiced pedestrian safety concerns regarding Site 72 across from Garfield Elementary School.

Suggested restricting Harlan Ranch parcels to senior affordable housing to lessen infrastructure impacts.

Inquired about pipeline system lifespan assessments in water studies.

Stressed severe traffic dangers around Peach and Knees near the schools.

Asked the council to pause approval on Site 72 due to severe traffic chaos during school hours.

Spoke on behalf of property owners for sites 595, 596, and 597, expressing intent to develop an independent senior living facility.

Raised concerns about sites 157 and 197 in Harlan Ranch, arguing that placing 25% of the total rezone units in one neighborhood is disproportionate and unfair.

Objected to high-density rezone plans near Harlan Ranch due to traffic congestion on Owens Mountain Parkway and potential strains on local schools.

Expressed disappointment that commercial land in Harlan Ranch is being converted to residential and worried about privacy and crime.

Highlighted impacts on Clovis Unified schools and local police response times for minor disturbances.

Shared past difficulties with school boundary adjustments and argued against adding high-density housing that impacts Dry Creek Elementary.

Expressed concern about traffic on Shaw and Leonard, property values, and privacy impacts from future development.

Argued that the rezone sites are overburdened, lack grocery/bus access, and create undue hardship.

Expressed concern over traffic near Buchanan High School complex and questioned traffic impact methodologies.

Representing property owner Dr. Basseron (site 63), stated that minimum density requirements and financial feasibility do not work properly for the site without mixed-income concessions.

Voiced opposition to site 72 near Peach and Nees due to severe traffic around Buchanan High.

Stated that 25% of rezone units concentrated in two parcels is excessive and urged reassessment.

Questioned how city planners selected impacted parcels given existing traffic and school crowding challenges.