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Kevin Cross

25:12 - 25:39

"In regards to the public testimony, removing Section AC, unfortunately, I think even if we were to do that, just to justify, it would only be for entertainment purposes because it exists on the state plat, which supersedes us. So unfortunately, dealing with that issue is not something that we can handle. Even if we removed it, it would still still exist. Therefore, I am moving forward with it unaltered."

In regards to the public testimony, removing Section AC, unfortunately, I think even if we were to do that, just to justify, it would only be for entertainment purposes because it exists on the state plat, which supersedes us. So unfortunately, dealing with that issue is not something that we can handle. Even if we removed it, it would still still exist. Therefore, I am moving forward with it unaltered.
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July 2, 2026

From the transcript

This also will allow for additional park space to be developed in the area. In regards to the public testimony, removing Section AC, unfortunately, I think even if we were to do that, just to justify, it would only be for entertainment purposes because it exists on the state plat, which supersedes us. So unfortunately, dealing with that issue is not something that we can handle. Even if we removed it, it would still still exist. Therefore, I am moving forward with it unaltered.

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