Bangerter Crossroads Land Use Map and Zoning Map Amendment Requests

Expressed deep concern over severe traffic impacts, noting traffic studies show key intersections rated 'F' and predicting over 10,000 daily trips will spill into residential areas as cut-through traffic.

Argued that government's purpose is not maximizing sales tax revenue, and that putting massive commercial development next to new million-dollar homes hurts property values and violates the promise of the Master Plan.

Stressed the need to protect 300 East from commercial cut-through traffic and requested a substantial landscape berm and buffer if any commercial is ever approved.

Shared that she has owned her property for 22 years, criticized the applicant for repeatedly pushing rezone proposals, and urged the city to listen to taxpaying residents rather than developers.

Expressed concern that existing heavy traffic and daily emergency vehicles on 13800 South will be severely worsened by commercial development.

Stated he lives in a new nearby home and is not opposed to retail development, provided traffic is addressed and thoughtful berming or masking is used.

Argued that traffic has worsened significantly over the years and that commercial development will only add to morning and evening commuter gridlock.

Expressed distrust in UDOT's ability to fix traffic problems and noted that massive commercial development across the freeway already provides plenty of tax revenue.

Asked whether economic studies and revenue forecasts proving this project will offset rising resident taxes and fees are publicly available.

Highlighted existing difficulties exiting her nearby condo parking lot and warned that commercial development will turn her lot into an even worse cut-through.

Advocated for more housing rather than big-box retail, noting local schools are losing students and urging the city to follow its Master Plan.

Stated his backyard abuts the property and warned that commercial lights, noise, and semi-truck deliveries will ruin his quality of life and devalue his property.

Stated the proposal contradicts the General Plan and feels like a slap in the face to have a master bedroom overlooking a commercial loading dock.

Noted worsening traffic around nearby Channing Hall and urged the commission to use their recommendation power to stop the rezone, noting Summit County requires development agreements prior to rezoning.

Expressed support for adding commercial amenities, restaurants, and retail options in Draper, noting the City Council will have multiple opportunities for oversight.

Expressed severe concern for children walking and crossing 300 East to get to Willow Springs Elementary, noting speeding and lack of safe crosswalk signals.

Voiced support as a commercial real estate agent, arguing that retail brings vital tax benefits, jobs, and services, and that traffic and lighting can be mitigated through development agreements.

Read from municipal code regarding public safety and health, emphasizing that 300 East is extremely dangerous for elderly residents and visiting grandchildren due to heavy traffic.

Stated he lives at the corner of 138th and 3rd East, wears earplugs due to traffic noise, and questioned how road widening and semi-truck turns can happen without displacing homeowners.

Argued that staff report evidence contradicts the legal criteria required for approval, noting traffic and adjacency impacts violate the General Plan and urging rejection.

Suggested that a significant greenbelt or buffer structure be constructed between the commercial property and residential areas regardless of rezoning outcomes.