A public meeting to discuss a planned subdivision in Columbia Falls has been moved to the junior high cafeteria to accomodate more people.

The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The proposal would build 455 housing units on 49 acres near Highway 2 and River Road.

The developer also is proposing to move River Road further east on Highway 2, and put in a traffic signal there.

A group called Flathead Families for Responsible Growth says that the plans would extend city sewer and water down Highway 2 and across the Flathead River.The group says this could pave the way for more future development of the area.

More than 100 people showed up to give public comment at a meeting last month, and most showed opposition, so the City Council postponed the hearing and moved it to the junior high to accomodate everyone.

A special meeting is also scheduled for Aug. 22 at the junior high.

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