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Kenmore resident presents 72‑unit proposal for 180 First Street, asks planning commission for zoning guidance
Summary
Pat O’Brien used public comment June 1 to outline a 72‑unit housing proposal for 180 First Street and asked the Planning Commission for guidance on allowable height and inclusion of lower‑income units and parking; no formal action or staff response occurred during the meeting.
Pat O’Brien, a Kenmore property owner, told the Planning Commission during public comment that he has a 72‑unit development plan for 180 First Street and requested city guidance on height limits and affordability requirements to move the project forward.
Why it matters: rezoning or specific development standards would affect a potential multifamily project in downtown Kenmore; the owner asked the commission for direction because uncertainty about allowable height and density could prevent the project from proceeding.
Details from the comment: O’Brien said his plan would include “for veterans, handicapped and veterans” (as phrased) and would provide “a parking place for every unit.” He called for a portion of the project to be affordable at about “50% AMI” and said the project originally contemplated a 60‑foot height limit but that a change in height allowances is necessary for the proposal to be feasible. O’Brien also said he knows “9 properties” that could participate in a broader redevelopment and asked the commission for help in clarifying what the city will allow.
Public‑meeting outcome: this was public comment only; commissioners and staff did not take formal action on the project during the July 1 meeting. The commission did not provide a definitive zoning interpretation in the record. O’Brien’s statements were not contested but no staff commitment to a review timeline was made on the record.
Next steps: O’Brien will need to follow city development and permit processes; any changes to height limits or zoning standards would require formal city review and action before the commission and council.
