Hampton Inn/Homewood Suites hotel

A 1976 resident, she supports community-focused businesses but says the hotel adds nothing new — there are at least seven hotels nearby — and its height would tower over the Kemp/Fairfield strip; asked for denial.

Showed the view from her backyard over the mound, said her son plays in the field, raised EMS and CareFlight conflicts, and said hotel guests at 40 feet would see into her home.

First house east of Milano's; worried about transients and security, said the berm won't block views into his backyard, and asked about traffic access points and property values.

Said area hotels are never full, warned of transients and indigent camps near the park behind the mound, worried about children's safety near the preschool and Wartinger Park, and opposed the 40-foot height.

Criticized 24/7 hotel traffic on Kemp Road, described rush-hour backups near El Cid and Crabtree, and said the hotel destroys the small-town neighborhood feel.

One of three residents allowed in the 2000 mediation; said the land use plan requires tapering of commercial activity and a 160-room three-story hotel is regional, not community commercial — asked for denial.