| 8/18/2025 | 0 |
CITY PLAN COMMISSION
| RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE AND ASSIGNED
Minutes note: Ms. Fonseca presented. Staff recommended approval.
This currently vacant site is owned by Rockwell Automation and was previously used as a surface parking lot. Bear Development intends to purchase the site and has requested to change the zoning to Industrial Mixed (IM) to allow the construction of a 5-story, 69-unit residential building with indoor vehicle and bicycle parking. While specific development plans are not part of this file, the building design and placement will be required to comply with the IM zoning design standards.
Appearing:
S.R. Mills, Bear Development
Mr. Mills presented on details of the file.
Public testimony in opposition:
Charles Engel, Engel Tool and Forge, testified having public safety, traffic, and sound concerns that would result from industrial and residential uses being incompatible with one another. These issues would occur with his existing business located there next to the proposed development. Residents behind or near his business have complained about these issues. He inquired about the Harbor District Water & Land Use Plan allowing for residential use.
There was discussion on parking, apartment unit specifics and amenities, maximum/minimum number of units allowed, City financing assistance, and mitigation of traffic and industrial operations, and outreach to the Harbor District.
Ms. Fonseca said that the proposed zoning change to Industrial Mixed (IM) is consistent with the Harbor District Water & Land Use Plan, the Equitable Growth Through Transit Oriented Development: A Neighborhood Plan for Walker’s Point, and the Industrial Land Analysis.
Public testimony:
Tia Torhorst, Harbor District, Inc. testified in support for industrial and residential uses in the Harbor District, and her neutral position on this file.
Commissioner Washington moved approval, seconded by commissioner Crane. (Prevailed 5-0)
| Pass | 5:0 |
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