Zoning

650 Cape Breton Drive

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Supportive (1)Opposed (9)Neutral (1)

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Public comments
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Last discussed Apr 27, 2026.

Public comments (17)

OpposedLori YapApr 27, 2026

She asked the Council to ensure the new non-rezoning option contains no loopholes, noting 215+ pages of public emails opposing rezoning.

City Council - Regular Meeting — April 27, 2026 · 1:13:53 →
OpposedLisa FunkhauserApr 27, 2026

She opposed the rezoning outright, worried about inadequate notice of the new options and any precedent the 'not development' finding might set.

City Council - Regular Meeting — April 27, 2026 · 1:16:30 →
OpposedClif LawrenceApr 27, 2026

He asked the Council to pass the non-rezoning option, hoping it clears title clouds and lets the property change hands.

City Council - Regular Meeting — April 27, 2026 · 1:13:38 →
NeutralUnidentified ResidentFeb 23, 2026

Called in asking to comment on 650 Cape Breton but was directed to the later public hearing.

City Council - Regular Meeting — February 23, 2026 · 1:39:10 →
OpposedLori YapFeb 23, 2026

Urged the city to drop the retroactive grading permit requirement instead of rezoning, and said applicants should disclose full future plans for the property.

City Council - Regular Meeting — February 23, 2026 · 2:51:42 →
OpposedMark HubbellFeb 23, 2026

A 40-year resident frustrated that promised trail access was never restored; asked the council to say no to the plan.

City Council - Regular Meeting — February 23, 2026 · 2:54:34 →
OpposedLisa FunkhouserFeb 23, 2026

Described $27,000 in flood damage to her home from the church's blocked storm drain, intimidation by INC, and opposed approval.

City Council - Regular Meeting — February 23, 2026 · 2:56:38 →
OpposedTrent WakenightFeb 23, 2026

Recounted the 2022 mass gathering and other negative INC interactions, asking for extensive evaluation of the owner's plans.

City Council - Regular Meeting — February 23, 2026 · 3:00:00 →
OpposedJoy HitzemanFeb 23, 2026

Speaking for friends on Cape Breton, saw selling the property as the best outcome but recognized the permit catch-22.

City Council - Regular Meeting — February 23, 2026 · 3:03:13 →
OpposedKathy MorescoFeb 23, 2026

Recalled the property's stable-era heyday, worried about evacuation routes and clogged drains, and said the community doesn't trust the new owners.

City Council - Regular Meeting — February 23, 2026 · 2:59:44 →
OpposedKelly MorescoFeb 23, 2026

Grew up at the stables; questioned why the church needs a carport and asked the city to listen to neighbors and restore the stables.

City Council - Regular Meeting — February 23, 2026 · 3:09:14 →
OpposedEric EdhammerFeb 23, 2026

Questioned dry-season-only soil testing, cited endangered steelhead, and said the location is simply wrong for a church.

City Council - Regular Meeting — February 23, 2026 · 3:09:07 →
OpposedClif LawrenceFeb 23, 2026

Said the church broke its word to the community and suggested granting the permit only at escrow closing if they sell.

City Council - Regular Meeting — February 23, 2026 · 3:14:01 →
OpposedRichard ZuromskiFeb 23, 2026

Worried about the precedent for future approvals and noise/traffic disruption in a quiet neighborhood, citing a similar dispute in Los Gatos.

City Council - Regular Meeting — February 23, 2026 · 3:16:05 →
OpposedDinah VerbyFeb 23, 2026

Asked for evidence of the staff's HPD coverage interpretation and argued this should be treated as violation abatement, not development.

City Council - Regular Meeting — February 23, 2026 · 3:18:35 →
OpposedKimberly FinaleFeb 23, 2026

Called the area ecologically sensitive and said the property has behaved like an event center or private club; warned approval could spiral.

City Council - Regular Meeting — February 23, 2026 · 3:21:29 →
SupportiveBernard DaosFeb 23, 2026

The applicant explained the grading was a rogue project manager's doing (since removed), the church wants to comply with the city, and it has no other plans for the property beyond fixing the violation.

City Council - Regular Meeting — February 23, 2026 · 2:42:26 →