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Auburn council approves development agreement for Portofino townhouse project
Summary
The Auburn City Council adopted Resolution 5799 on Jan. 21, 2025, authorizing a development agreement with Portofino Investment Group I LLC that sets site-specific standards for long-term development of four King County parcels and targets 107–132 townhome units.
The Auburn City Council on Jan. 21 adopted Resolution 5799 authorizing the mayor to execute a development agreement with Portofino Investment Group I LLC to govern future development of four King County parcels in Auburn.
The agreement establishes site-specific standards for long-term development of the parcels and anticipates a range of housing units, with a minimum target of 107 units and a maximum of 132, described by Council member Baldwin as townhome-style, “middle housing” near transit and an elementary school.
City staff said a SEPA non-project determination of non-significance was issued Nov. 1, 2024, and the public comment period closed Nov. 18, 2024; staff reported no public comments were received. Council member Tracy Taylor moved to adopt the resolution; Council member Baldwin seconded. The council voted in favor and the resolution passed.
The resolution lists the King County parcel numbers affected. The council did not receive additional public testimony at the Jan. 21 meeting; the mayor will execute the agreement as authorized.
Votes at a glance: Resolution 5799 — adopted (motion: moved by Council member Tracy Taylor; second: Council member Baldwin; vote: ayes, no named opposition).
