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In an emailed comment, she asked for a formal comment period and transparency on changes, and urged keeping minimum lot-size restrictions to protect the Edwards Aquifer.

At the K.1 hearing, she argued water availability reports are a mere checkbox with no testing standard, no cumulative impact analysis, and a flawed 10-day implied-consent rule, and said fixing them would block the most concerning developments including Wood Creek North.

A Manchaca resident near the Hayes Commons site said the draft regulations are unreadable, rushed, and serve developers rather than residents, urging that water protections not be sacrificed for speed.

A Manchaca resident on a community well said the final draft wrongly removed the 20-year-old minimum lot-size chart, weakening recharge zone protections, and suspects the change was made to benefit the Hayes Commons development.

Expressed opposition to the proposed wastewater treatment plant and spraying near residential areas.

Voiced opposition to Hays Commons, highlighting long-term water and environmental risks.

Shared historical perspective on development challenges facing the City of Hays.

Presented a board resolution from KBAD opposing rushed development agreements and urging regional water protection.

Voiced strong opposition to Hays Commons and criticized developer tactics.

Stated opposition as an adjacent landowner to the proposed development footprint.

Analyzed variance criteria and argued that the applicant failed to meet statutory requirements.

Addressed flaws in the developer's plans and urged rejection of variances.

Proposed setback and tree-clearing buffer requirements if the development proceeds.

Spoke as Mayor of the City of Hays in strong opposition to the Hays Commons development.

Urged the court to reject the Hays Commons development.

Urged the court to reject the Hays Commons development and density variance.

Spoke on behalf of Save Our Springs Alliance in opposition to the Hays Commons project.

Submitted written comment expressing concern that agenda item J-8 (mass permitting) reduces documentation requirements and environmental oversight for developers.

Submitted written comment opposing agenda item J-8, arguing it reduces review standards for large developments.

Submitted written comment urging the court to vote against agenda item J-8, warning that reduced documentation could harm environmental resources and floodplains.

Expressed frustration over meeting cancellations and concerns about the Southside Community Center's paperwork.

Submitted an emailed comment supporting local resistance to water-intensive data center developments and water conservation efforts.

Spoke in opposition to potential data center land use changes near family farmland on Francis Harris Road.

Expressed support for the county development regulations rewrite but requested expanding the scope to include independent economic impact studies for existing businesses and residents.