Summary
A developer wants to build about 1,620 homes, retail, and light industrial space on industrial-zoned land near Industrial Way and East 2nd Street. The city is starting the EIR and residents are flagging what should be studied — toxic waste, traffic, schools, noise.
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Last discussed Jul 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
A fiscal analysis was requested because roughly 1,620 mostly single-family homes could cost the city more in services than they bring in tax revenue.
Future residents of the new homes, plus construction workers if strong labor standards are required.
Residents concerned about traffic on Lake Herman Road and East 2nd Street, school overcrowding, and potential contamination exposure.
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