Commission approves Willowbrook general‑plan amendment and rezoning despite heavy public concern about Riggs Road traffic

The Planning Commission on Wednesday recommended approval of a general‑plan amendment and rezoning for the Willowbrook subdivision (Z‑25‑02), a proposed single‑family project on roughly 26 acres east of Val Vista that would create 91 lots averaging about 7,200 square feet; the hearings drew large public turnout and lengthy comment about traffic safety at 150th Street and Riggs Road.

What staff proposed: Planner Kristen Devine said the request would amend the General Plan land‑use designation from very low density (0–1 dwelling units per acre) to low‑medium density (2–3.5 du/acre) and rezone the site from SF‑43 to SF‑6 with a Planned Area Development overlay. Devine said the applicant proposes minimum lots of 6,600 square feet (averaging just over 7,000 sf) and that 53 lots exceed 7,000 square feet. The plan also includes single‑story restrictions on Lots 76–91 that back…