Northeast Area Specific Plan

Representing G.W. Williams, he asked the council to postpone the vote 30 days, warning the nonconforming-use rules could shutter viable business park units and reduce tax revenue.

An attorney for G.W. Williams, he argued the code as drafted would make spaces un-leasable after 12 months of vacancy, forcing attrition and a fire sale, and asked for 30 days to negotiate a solution.

He supported the plan and suggested extending the planned Quarry Road-to-Belmont Creek pedestrian and bike pathway north toward Harbor and potentially Ralston, in coordination with the county and Belmont.

Continued G.W. Williams' opposition to the plan, arguing its density and height limits make projects infeasible and asking for a peer review of the plan.