RZ 26-0006 multifamily rezoning

A 31-year Olathe resident and Gatewood homeowner argued the apartments don't fit the neighborhood, will hurt property values, and will worsen traffic for a subdivision that can only turn right out.

A 45-year west Olathe resident said high-density apartments are never placed mid-neighborhood, and cited traffic dangers near schools and e-bike safety concerns.

Disputed staff's characterization of harmony with surrounding uses, showing the adjacent area is really single-family and duplex with no comparable three-story R-3 development nearby.

A new Covington Creek homeowner said he saved 20 years to buy there and was disappointed to learn of high-density rezoning across the tree line.

Welcomed the Dillon's but opposed the apartments, citing Sunnybrook's incomplete boulevard, ten schools within a mile, and severe College Boulevard congestion; asked commissioners if they'd want it in their own neighborhood.