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Council debates new approach for Juanita Business District zoning; staff to return Nov. 18 with amendments
Summary
Council reviewed competing zoning paths for the Juanita Business District on Nov. 5 — the planning commission’s more prescriptive rezone recommendation and a city manager’s draft 'base neighborhood center' approach that would allow 60 feet by right and hold additional capacity for negotiated approvals.
The council continued a months‑long review of potential zoning changes for the Juanita Business District (JBD‑4), which includes the Goodwill and Michael retail parcels. Staff presented two approaches: the planning commission’s recommended code (higher base heights in return for strong public benefits and detailed design standards) and a city‑manager‑initiated “base neighborhood center” model that would allow 60 feet (about five stories) by right and reserve any additional height or other concessions for later negotiation via an incentive program or a development agreement.
Why this matters: The two parcels have been the subject of a…
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