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Planning commission backs zone change for Dam parcel near Long Valley Estates

King County Planning Commission · October 8, 2025
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Summary

The commission recommended approving a zone change from Agriculture to R5 for a roughly 22.4‑acre parcel near Long Valley Estates to allow subdivision into two R5 lots; staff said notice requirements were met and one email was received in the packet.

The King County Planning Commission voted Oct. 8 to recommend that the county commission approve a zone change application filed by Gary Gilbert Dam and Don Marie Dam to rezone approximately 22.4 acres near Long Valley Estates from Agriculture (AG) to R5 (ordinance 2025-33). Staff explained the applicant’s goal is to subdivide the parcel into two R5 lots; staff verified acreage and existing adjacent zoning and said notice procedures were followed.

Shannon (staff) presented maps and explained the application; commissioners asked no substantive questions. Staff noted one email in the meeting packet counted as public comment. The commission then moved to recommend approval to the county commission based on the staff report and findings; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.

Next steps: staff will forward the recommendation, attendant maps and the public correspondence to the county commission for final action during its docket process.