Land Use and Sustainability Committee (May 6, 2026): Committee recommends passage of two land-use ordinances; contract rezone extension discussed
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Meeting convened at 9:38 a.m., presided by Councilmember Eddie Lin, with five members present (Lin, Strauss, Foster, Hollingsworth, Rinck). The committee unanimously recommended City Council pass CB 121171 (repeal of Ordinance 127191) and recommended passage as amended of CB 121195 (interim provisions to expand transitional encampment capacity). Clerk File CF 314549 (extension request for a contract rezone at 5201 Rainier Avenue South) was discussed. Meeting adjourned at 11:43 a.m.
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- The Committee recommends that City Council pass CB 121171 (ordinance repealing Ordinance 127191, which had allowed residential use within the Stadium Transition Area Overlay District). Vote: In favor 5 (Lin, Strauss, Foster, Hollingsworth, Rinck); Opposed: None.
- The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended CB 121195 (interim provisions to expand the capacity of transitional encampments; amendments to SMC Sections 23.42.054 and 23.42.056). Vote: In favor 5 (Lin, Strauss, Foster, Hollingsworth, Rinck); Opposed: None.
- CF 314549 (Application of Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier, LLC for an extension of the contract rezone at 5201 Rainier Avenue South) was presented and discussed in committee; no committee action or vote is recorded in the minutes.
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- This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
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- Call To Order
- Approval of the Agenda
- Public Comment
- Items of Business
- Adjournment
- An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; adopting interim provisions to expand the capacity of transitional encampments; and amending Sections 23.42.054 and 23.42.056 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
- Application of Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier, LLC, for an extension of the contract rezone of the property at 5201 Rainier Avenue South. Original contract rezone application approved through CF 314311 and Ordinance 125632 (Project No. 3018378-LU; Type IV).
- AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; repealing Ordinance 127191, which allowed residential use within the Stadium Transition Area Overlay District under Chapter 23.74 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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