Planning, Land Use, and Sustainability Committee
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
- Please Note: Times listed are estimated
- Call To Order
- Public Comment
- Items of Business
- 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).
- 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.
- Adjournment