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The City Council voted unanimously to keep the public hearing on the draft "Envision Mount Vernon" comprehensive plan open for 10 business days. Public comments included 26 in-person speakers opposed to the draft, two in support, one online speaker, and 34 written comments.
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The council did not adopt the comprehensive plan at this meeting. Residents raised concerns about proposed zoning changes that could allow more duplexes, triplexes, and accessory dwelling units in single-family neighborhoods, as well as potential effects on flooding, sewage, traffic, parking, schools, and property values. Council members said changes would be made to reflect public feedback before the plan moves forward.
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