Residents from the surrounding neighborhood filled the council chambers to speak out against the approval of this concept plan. Many wore red stop sign stickers emblazoned with the words “No more apts.”Among resident concerns were a lack of compatibility with the current neighborhood, increased traffic in the area and the developer’s exclusion of for-sale and affordable units in the concept plan. “Consider also whether it is best for the community as a whole that it leads us in the direction we want to go,” said Jen Morrison, a Longmont resident who spoke during the hearing, “because collectively, all these developments will determine not just what our city will look like, but who we are.”According to Longmont’s 2023 housing needs assessment, the city is short of more than 2,100 affordable rental units for residents earning less than 50% of the Area Median Income. Ultimately, council decided to postpone the discussion to their Feb. 4 meeting, allowing them time to discuss whether they will vote on the concept plan as is, or direct staff to make further amendments.