Community garden special use permit

She raised questions during public comment about the garden and was redirected to the public hearing, where she later testified with questions about zoning notice, water sources, parking, traffic, and liability for her adjacent church.

Everett, a shareholder of the parcel, testified the owners unanimously donated it to the church for a donated-produce community garden with a fence, parking, grants, and college student help, starting with about an acre.

Willis of 806 West Allen Lane opposed the garden abutting his back door, citing privacy and property value concerns, and asked whether the decision could be postponed so neighbors and the church could meet.

Massey of 702 West Allen Lane agreed with Willis, saying the garden could devalue their well-kept street and suggesting it be moved outside the city limits.