Planning, Land Use, and Sustainability Committee

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Planning Committee approved changes to zoning rules for low-rise apartment buildings, making it easier to build multi-family housing in certain Seattle neighborhoods. The committee also postponed a vote on appointing a new Director of Sustainability and Environment, so that decision will be made at a later date.

Key Decisions

  • Lowrise Zone Multi-Family Development Standards Amendment Passed as amended
  • New Design Review Threshold for Lowrise 2 Zones Passed as amended
  • Jessica Finn Coven Appointment as Director of Office of Sustainability and Environment Postponed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  2. Call To Order
  3. Public Comment
  4. Items of Business
  5. 1. AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending Sections 23.41.004, 23.45.510, 23.45.512, 23.45.514, 23.45.518, 23.84A.014, and 23.86.002 of the Seattle Municipal Code to amend Lowrise Zone multi-family development standards and establish a new design review threshold for Lowrise 2 zones.
    Ordinance (Ord)
    Action: pass as amended Passed

    The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB).

  6. 2. Appointment and Oath of Office of Jessica Finn Coven as Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: postponed

    The Appointment (Appt) was discussed and held in committee.

  7. Adjournment