Cross Hollow Residential Development Overlay

Expressed concern that the RDO threatens millions in neighborhood real estate value, ignores previous master plans, and worsens area flooding and traffic.

Urged the council to follow staff recommendation and deny the RDO, noting it increases density by 30% and shifts liability and maintenance onto the city.

Expressed conflict between wanting to preserve raw open space and distrusting RDO master plan guarantees.

Argued that adding thousands of residents will destroy the close-knit neighborhood feel and worsen dangerous speeding on Cross Hollow Road.

Shared frustrations about the negative impacts of nearby townhome developments on neighborhood safety and home quality of life.

Pointed out that Cedar City's growth rate is already high, and rapid high-density zoning changes outpace community infrastructure.

Stated that existing townhome developments cause parking overflows, traffic dangers on Cody Drive, and loss of neighborhood child safety.

Presented video footage of stormwater runoff flowing down Church Street during a minor storm, warning that development will cause severe flooding and legal liability.

Stated that he and his wife bought lots to build a single-family home and oppose rezoning nearby pods to high density.

Spoke as a descendant of the Jones family and real estate broker, defending the integrity of the family and the developer's efforts to handle difficult topography.