The work groups 6-8 attendees per group) were asked to discuss their personal issues on mansionization, and develop a list of top issues for their groups.  They then reported the results, which are recorded here.  The number one issues from the work groups were recorded first, then number two issues for the groups were recorded, etc. In some cases, multiple groups reported the same top issue. 

1. Loss of affordable housing and diversity
2. Loss of sunlight and privacy
3. Homes out of scale to neighborhood
4. No variances and exceptions  (should be allowed)
5. Lack of consistent enforcement of code, and should create new zoning
6. Bulk and scale not consistent with character
7. Character, zoning and scale
8. Zoning too vague and unenforceable
9. Infrastructure Impacts
10. Hire code enforcement officer
11. Over-sized development
12. Revamp and look at planning staff
13. Return to old zoning
14. Public noticing of projects – include renters!
15. Respect right to develop property
16. Energy efficiency of projects
17. Economic impact to local housing
18. Lack of balanced housing
19. Parking
20. Have more workshops
21. include all points of view
22. Public calendar of projects
23. Feedback from staff
24. Televise workshops
25. Respect property rights – balance
26. Community involvement
27. Keep politics out of our endeavors
28. Bring renters more fully into process

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