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Commission recommends R‑5 zoning for Land & Cattle parcels after public concern about soils and roads

King County Planning and Zoning Commission · February 11, 2026
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Summary

The commission recommended changing two Land & Cattle Company parcels from agricultural to R‑5, with staff noting soil/clay constraints and required subdivision feasibility testing; several neighbors warned of erosion, septic failures and traffic impacts on 8 Mile Gap Road.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a zone change from agricultural to R‑5 for two parcels owned by Land & Cattle Company, after hearing from the applicant’s representative and numerous neighbors.

Tom Aemet, representing the applicant, said the owner seeks R‑5 zoning to allow 5‑acre equestrian‑style lots and to discourage vacation rentals. He told commissioners that due to heavy clay…

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