On Monday, June 25, DPD held an open house to presents the Mayor’s rezone recommendation for South Lake Union. This proposal is the culmination of a 5-year process that included participation by a diverse and engaged community working with the City to define a clear vision for the future of South Lake Union. This proposal includes proposed development regulations that incorporate an incentive for increases in height and floor area that will provide important neighborhood amenities to ensure that as growth continues, it contributes to the areas livability and sustainability. The proposed rezoning will allow for 12,000 new housing units and 22,000 new jobs by the year 2031.
Shoreline Master Program Final Recommendations Just Released
An environmental (SEPA) determination and decision on DPD’s final recommendations for updating Seattle’s Shoreline Master Program was published on June 28. The final Shoreline Master Program recommendations include the goals, policies and regulations that govern Seattle’s Shoreline District and the Restoration and Enhancement Plan. The Shoreline District includes the Duwamish River, the Ship Canal, Lake Union, Lake Washington, Green Lake, Puget Sound, associated wetlands and floodplains, and land within 200 feet of these water-bodies.
Seeking Members For Construction Codes Advisory Board
Mayor Mike McGinn and DPD are looking for applicants for 5 positions on the Construction Codes Advisory Board. Board members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council for renewable, three-year terms. We are recruiting for a general contractor, electrical engineer, apartment building owner or operator, and 2 representatives of the general public.
An Arena Would be Allowed Under Existing Zoning
The adopted Land Use Code controls and regulates uses and future development. The location of the potential arena site is located within the boundaries of the Stadium Transition Overlay District. An arena is an allowed use in the area; there is no provision that limits the number of stadia. The Stadium Transition Overlay District centers […]
South Lake Union Open House
On June 25 DPD will host an open house to present its recommendation for changes in zoning, including permitted height and other development standards, for the South Lake Union Neighborhood. This event marks the culmination in a multi-year planning process that began with designation of the neighborhood as an Urban Center in 2004, the update of the Neighborhood Plan in 2007, completion of the South Lake Union Urban Design Framework in 2010, and release of a Final Environmental Impact Statement earlier this year.
Yesler Terrace Recommendations Sent to City Council
DPD has finalized recommendations relating to Yesler Terrace redevelopment, working in close collaboration with Seattle Department of Transportation and the Office of Housing. The proposal includes a rezone, environmental mitigation requirements, changes to the street network, and funding agreements between the City and Seattle Housing Authority (SHA). The interdepartmental team responsible for this project worked from Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan and SHA’s redevelopment plan, incorporating requirements for affordable housing, parks, community gardens, and street improvements.
FREE Land Use Coaching and More…
DPD will offer FREE coaching with a land use planner on all development proposals up to 20 minutes starting Monday, July 2.
Is Your Building in Compliance?
Owners and property managers in Seattle with non-residential buildings greater than 50,000 square feet should check that their building(s) 2011 annual energy performance was reported to the City of Seattle. Since October 2011, most buildings of this size have been required to report. A list of buildings larger than 50,000 square feet that are subject to the ordinance is now available on the website, www.seattle.gov/EnergyBenchmarking.
Planning Seattle’s Future: Update and Thank You
Thank you to all who attended our May 3, 2012 public meeting. Your input will help us develop amendments to the Seattle Comprehensive Plan and the update to the Climate Action Plan. Did you miss the meeting? We still want to hear from you.
Proposed Land Use Procedure Changes
The City Council is sponsoring legislation that would amend Seattle’s regulations for processing land use permits. The proposed amendments would streamline administration of the Land Use Code and update methods for public notice. Many of the proposed amendments are technical corrections (such as correcting cross-references, combining sections that address the same topics, and updating grammar and format). The legislation would also expand public notice requirements and clarify procedures for Council land use decisions.
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