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Planning commission studies rezoning of former Cadman Quarry parcel amid contamination and jobs concerns
Summary
Staff recommended changing a 5.82‑acre Southeast Redmond parcel from business park to corridor/citywide mixed use; the commission heard applicant assurances about Ecology coordination and public concerns that residential conversion could trigger costlier cleanup and reduce employment land capacity.
The Redmond Planning Commission continued review of a proposed land‑use and zoning map amendment for a 5.82‑acre parcel in Southeast Redmond (the former Cadman Quarry) on Dec. 17, 2025. Staff recommended redesignating the site from Business Park to citywide mixed use and rezoning from Business Park to Corridor Mixed Use to allow residential uses on the entire parcel. Glenn Coyle, senior planner, told commissioners the technical review finds the amendments meet the criteria in Redmond zoning code 21.76 and described next steps, including a continued study session in January.
Supporters of the amendment, including the applicant’s land‑use counsel Rachel Mazer, said the owner is coordinating with the Washington State Department of Ecology and that the property is enrolled in the expedited Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP). Mazer said cleanup will be…
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