30 results for “land use designation”
30 results for “land use designation”
The Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on July 1, 2026, with five members present (Councilmembers Lin, Strauss, Foster, Hollingsworth, and Rinck), presided over by Councilmember Lin. The Committee unanimously voted 5–0 to recommend City Council confirmation of six Seattle Planning Commission appointments and reappointments: T.J. Stutman (term to April 15, 2028), Amir Ehsaei (term to April 15, 2029), Hailey P. Karcher (term to April 15, 2029), Patrick W. Taylor (term to April 15, 2029), and reappointments of P Xiomara Alvarez and Andrew L. Dannenberg (both terms to April 15, 2029). The Committee held a public hearing and discussed CB 121215, relating to Council land use decision processes and amendments to Seattle Municipal Code sections 23.76.050, 23.76.062, and 25.05.680, and discussed CB 121243, relating to temporary zoning regulations for housing projects with Mandatory Housing Affordability requirements and Design Review exemptions.
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The Mayor requests Council confirmation to appoint two members to the Portland Design Commission: Hanifah Abioto to the City Arts position (5/1/26–4/30/30) and Tommy Solomon to the Landscape Architect position (12/1/26–11/30/30). The Design Commission provides expertise on urban design and architecture, applies design standards to the Design overlay zone, and hears land use applications for proposals within design districts. Abioto, co-owner of Studio Abioto and a Grants & Communications Coordinator at Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, brings experience in art curation and public projects including work on the North Portland Aquatic Center Art Plan.
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The Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on April 15, 2026, with five members present, presiding over Councilmember Lin. The committee discussed two ordinances: CB 121195, which addresses interim provisions to expand transitional encampment capacity through zoning amendments, and CB 121196, a comprehensive rezoning measure affecting multiple neighborhoods (University District, Fremont, Madison/Miller, Rainier Beach, and Downtown) designed to increase housing supply, support mixed-use redevelopment, remove construction barriers for alternative building methods, and incentivize community-serving uses. The meeting lasted approximately two hours, ending at 11:35 a.m.
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On April 1, 2026, the Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee, presided over by Councilmember Lin with all five members present, unanimously approved five appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Design Commission. The Committee recommended confirmation of Phoebe Erin Bogert and Tatum Lau as new members for terms ending February 28, 2027, and reconfirmation of Kate Clark, Brian Markham, and Zubin Rao for terms ending February 29, 2028, with all five votes in favor and none opposed on each appointment. The Committee also held a public hearing and discussed CB 121171, an ordinance repealing Ordinance 127191 to remove residential use allowances in the Stadium Transition Area Overlay District, and heard an information item on shelter and service providers.
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This document is a meeting agenda for the Seattle City Council's Land Use Committee scheduled for October 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue. The committee is chaired by Mark Solomon, with Dan Strauss as Vice-Chair and members including Debora Juarez, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, and Maritza Rivera. The agenda designates this as a special meeting and public hearing, with members of the public able to register for remote or in-person comment beginning one hour before the 10:00 AM start time, with written comments due four business hours prior. Accessibility accommodations and language interpretation services are available through the Office of the City Clerk at 206-684-8888, with a 72-hour notice recommended for most requests.
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The Seattle Land Use Committee met on June 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with Councilmembers Solomon, Strauss, and Rivera present to conduct business. The Committee unanimously approved three appointments to the Seattle Planning Commission with four votes in favor and none opposed: McCaela Daffern (Appt 03187), Rebecca Brunn (Appt 03186), and Julia Jannon-Shields (Appt 03188), each for terms ending April 15, 2028. The Committee also heard an information item on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). The meeting adjourned at 3:34 p.m.
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The Seattle Land Use Committee met on June 4, 2025, with five members present (Solomon, Strauss, Moore, Rinck, and Rivera) to consider land use and zoning matters. The Committee recommended passage of CB 120975, an ordinance addressing signage, light rail transit facility permitting, and amendments to 31 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code, with a unanimous 5–0 vote in favor. The Committee also heard an information item on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). The meeting began at 2:10 p.m. and adjourned at 4:02 p.m.
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The Seattle Land Use Committee met on May 29, 2025, at 2:07 p.m. with four members present and one late arrival (Councilmember Strauss). The committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Molly Spetalnick's reappointment to the Seattle Design Commission for a term ending February 28, 2027, with a 4–0 vote in favor. The committee also discussed CB 120975, an ordinance relating to land use, zoning, and signage that clarifies requirements and supports efficient permitting for light rail transit facilities, amending numerous sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The meeting adjourned at 3:02 p.m.
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This is an agenda for a Seattle City Council Land Use Committee special meeting and public hearing scheduled for May 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue. The committee is chaired by Mark Solomon with Dan Strauss as Vice-Chair, and includes members Cathy Moore, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, and Maritza Rivera. The meeting agenda includes a call to order, approval of the agenda, public comment, and items of business that include the reappointment of Molly Spetalnick as a member of the Seattle Design Commission. Members of the public may provide remote or in-person public comment by registering online at least one hour before the meeting or on-site at least 15 minutes prior to the start time.
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This document is the agenda for a Seattle City Council Land Use Committee special meeting and public hearing scheduled for April 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue. The committee is chaired by Mark Solomon (206-684-8802) with Vice-Chair Dan Strauss and members Cathy Moore, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, and Maritza Rivera. The meeting includes a public comment period with remote registration opening one hour before the meeting and in-person registration required 30 minutes prior, with written comments due to Council@seattle.gov four hours before the meeting. The agenda includes call to order, approval of the agenda, public comment, and items of business including the appointment of Raymond W. Gastil as a member to the Seattle Design Committee.
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On April 17, 2025, the Seattle Land Use Committee met with four members present (Solomon, Strauss, Moore, Rinck) to conduct five appointment items and two ordinance discussions. The Committee unanimously recommended (4–0) confirmation of Raymond W. Gastil and Shirin Masoudi as new members of the Seattle Design Commission, and reappointment of Phoebe Erin Bogert, Ben Gist, and Kevin O'Neill as chair and member, all for terms ending February 28, 2027. CB 120949, an ordinance amending Seattle Municipal Code sections to expand accessory dwelling unit options per state legislation, was discussed following a public hearing but no recommendation vote was recorded. CB 120948, relating to construction code extensions for certain projects and building permits, was recommended for passage as amended by a 4–0 vote.
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The Seattle Land Use Committee met on September 18, 2024, with four of five members present, presiding over Councilmember Morales. The committee voted 4–0 to recommend that City Council pass CB 120822, an ordinance removing restrictions on congregate residences and amending six sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee voted 3–0 with one abstention to recommend passage of CB 120823, which corrects typographical errors and clarifies regulations across 80 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. CB 120833, relating to bonus allowances in the Living Building Pilot Program, was discussed following a public hearing but no recommendation vote was recorded. CB 120824, regarding design review exemptions for development projects in Downtown, Uptown, South Lake Union, First Hill, and the Greater Duwamish Manufacturing and Industrial Center, was listed but discussion details were not included in the provided minutes.
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The Seattle Land Use Committee convened in special session on September 4, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., chaired by Councilmember Morales with five members present. The committee discussed three council bills: CB 120822 to remove restrictions on congregate residences by amending six Seattle Municipal Code sections; CB 120823 to correct typographical errors and clarify regulations across 71 Seattle Municipal Code sections; and CB 120824 to adopt temporary design review exemptions for single-use and mixed-use development projects in specified urban centers and industrial areas.
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The Seattle Land Use Committee met on April 17, 2024, with five members present (Councilmembers Morales, Strauss, Moore, Rivera, and Woo) presided over by Councilmember Morales. The committee unanimously recommended confirmation by City Council of nine Design Review Board appointments: Stephen A. Allwine, Ana Alvarez, and Akhil Arun for terms to April 3, 2025; and Brenda L. Baxter, Vanessa Martina Boehm, Benjamin Doehr, Nick Duda, Nicholas Efthimiadis, and Che Fortaleza (reappointment) for terms to April 3, 2026. All nine appointments passed 5–0 with no opposing votes.
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This is an agenda for the Seattle City Council's Land Use Committee meeting scheduled for April 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber at 600 4th Avenue, Seattle. The committee is chaired by Tammy J. Morales, with Dan Strauss as Vice-Chair and members Cathy Moore, Maritza Rivera, and Tanya Woo. The agenda includes a public hearing, public comment periods (both remote and in-person), and one item of business: the appointment of Stephen A. Allwine as a member of the Design Review Board for a term ending April 3, 2025 (Appt 02784), which is scheduled for briefing, discussion, and possible vote with 20 minutes allocated.
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On April 16, 2024, the Fort Collins City Council held a regular meeting called to order by Mayor Jeni Arndt at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at 300 Laporte Avenue, with hybrid Zoom participation available. The meeting began with four proclamations presented at 5:00 PM designating April 21–27, 2024 as National Crime Victims Rights Week and National Volunteer Week, and April 2024 as National Donate Life Month and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Seven council members were present: Mayor Jeni Arndt, Mayor Pro Tem Emily Francis, and Councilmembers Susan Gutowsky, Julie Pignataro, Tricia Canonico, Melanie Potyondy, and Kelly Ohlson. During public comment, multiple Fort Collins residents, including teacher Chris Conway and Chamber of Commerce President Ann Hutchison, expressed support for Land Use Code revisions as a step toward addressing the city's housing affordability crisis, with speaker Peter Erickson urging Council to pass the revisions unamended.
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The Seattle City Council Land Use Committee met on March 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber to consider three appointments to the Seattle Design Commission, chaired by Tammy J. Morales with four other members present. The Committee scheduled briefing, discussion, and possible votes on appointing Jill Crary as Chair for a term ending February 28, 2025 (Appt 02757), Molly Spetalnick as member for a term ending February 28, 2025 (Appt 02758), and Kate Clark as member for a term ending February 28, 2026 (Appt 02759), with Michael Jenkins, Director of the Seattle Design Commission, as the presenter for all items. The meeting provided opportunities for public comment both remotely and in-person, with remote registration opening one hour before the 2:00 PM start time and in-person registration available at least 15 minutes prior.
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The Seattle Land Use Committee met on March 6, 2024, to consider five appointments to the Seattle Design Commission and review an information item on the Equitable Development Initiative. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Jill Crary as Chair (term ending February 28, 2025) and four members—Molly Spetalnick (term ending February 28, 2025), Kate Clark, Brian Markham, and Zubin Rao (all with terms ending February 28, 2026)—with all five committee members voting in favor of each appointment and no opposition. The meeting was presided over by Councilmember Tamales and attended by Councilmembers Strauss, Moore, Rivera, and Woo, running from 2:01 p.m. to 3:44 p.m.
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