Zoning District 11

The former Planning Commission chair said the ordinance conflicts with the Comprehensive Plan, violates code 1204.01, and cited governance issues, growth plan triggers, unknown chemicals at the former JoAnn site, and an unreviewed traffic study — urging a no vote.

She said the real problem is District 8 itself, suggested backing up the process to fix District 8 more broadly rather than pass this version of District 11.

She recounted South Darrow subcommittee minutes showing the plan shifted from light industrial toward mixed-use after developer input, arguing the process sidelined residents.

A resident since 1988, she urged Council to preserve Hudson's character and take time listening to residents about the zoning change.

Speaking for the Hudson Heritage Association, he opposed the ordinance as inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan.

Spoke against the District 11 ordinance.

Suggested changes to better align the ordinance with the Comprehensive Plan.

The Planning Commission chair offered considerations such as limits on senior housing developments and residential density.