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Redmond planning commission pauses code change after debate over townhouse rear setbacks and parking
Summary
Commissioners and public participants debated a proposed increase in rear setbacks for alley-access townhouses from 5 to 20 feet to address off-street parking; concerns about lost units, HOA costs and state limits under House Bill 2001 led the commission to continue the hearing and leave the record open for more stakeholder meetings.
Redmond’s Urban Area Planning Commission paused action on a proposed change to townhouse rear setbacks after a lengthy hearing in which commissioners, staff and members of the public weighed competing goals of parking, livability and housing supply.
Staff said the amendment would raise the minimum rear setback for townhouses with alley-access garages from 5 feet to 20 feet to match the setback required of single-family dwellings with attached garages. "We're looking to, bump that up to 20 to match the single family dwelling standard," the presenter said,…
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