Residents ask whether former industrial site had environmental testing; board says testing would come later

Residents at the hearing asked whether the parcels proposed for redevelopment—previously used for industrial storage and historically a quarry—have been subjected to environmental testing. Carrie Hazelton and other commenters raised soil and site‑use concerns because the property has long industrial uses and outdoor storage.

Board staff and a member explained that environmental assessment and any required remediation are typically part of later permitting and redevelopment due diligence; the board clarified that tonight's action was limited to making a non‑condemnation area‑in‑need recommendation to the council and does not by itself trigger testing or remediation requirements. The audience was told that specific environmental testing plans would be developed if and when owners or developers pursue redevelopment under the new zoning.