Proposed Article 22-21 Zoning Text Amendment for Multi-Family Dwellings

Expressed concerns about unfinished park landscaping and aggressive, unannounced utility excavation by Lumen subcontractors in neighborhood easements.

Proposed that Orem rebrand its national image after recent tragedies by establishing an annual 'Dialogue Day' and the 'Orem Award for Dialogue.'

Urged Orem and Vineyard to improve safety on the split-jurisdiction 400 South corridor by adding traffic calming or consolidating city control.

Thanked city leaders for organizing a swift candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk and proposed naming the large clock outside City Hall 'Charlie.'

Raised concerns over political signs remaining on canal fences after removal requests and thanked the council for publishing grant transparency data.

Expressed strong opposition to the townhome text amendment, citing heavy traffic congestion and overflowing street parking on 100 West.

Urged the council to reject the zoning text amendment as improper spot zoning that undermines neighborhood character and ignores resident opposition.

Highlighted existing overnight parking problems on 100 West and warned that adding high-density townhomes would exacerbate narrow street bottlenecks.

Argued against changing zoning definitions to accommodate specific projects, warning it sets a dangerous precedent for future development.

Opposed the code change due to increased traffic on 800 North and concerns that Orem is losing its family-friendly balance of owner-occupied homes.

Spoke in support of the project, sharing personal struggles as a young resident priced out of Orem and emphasizing the need for affordable housing options.