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Kirkland Planning Commission approves rezoning of former Houghton Park-and‑Ride and Fin Hill parcels to park zone
Summary
Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend rezoning two city‑owned properties — the former Houghton Park‑and‑Ride and five Fin Hill parcels — from low‑density residential to Park zone; commissioners heard public testimony in support and staff said the rezonings align with recent land‑use planning and allow flexible park development.
The City of Kirkland Planning Commission voted unanimously March 13 to recommend rezoning two city‑owned properties — the former Houghton Park‑and‑Ride and five parcels on Finn (Fin) Hill — from low‑density residential to Park zone.
The rezones change the zoning map; staff said the Park zone allows the parks director to set site‑specific development standards so each park can be planned case‑by‑case. "The city bought this property back in 2023 and intended for it to become a community aquatic center," senior planner Lindsay Levine told commissioners, noting the land use designation was changed to transit‑oriented development, or TOD, in 2023 to provide flexibility for future uses.
The commission opened a public hearing and heard…
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