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Planning Commission denies rezone for proposed 33-unit townhome project at 212 N. Union St.
Summary
The Ballard Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny a developer’s request to rezone 212 N. Union St. from C-2 to MH for a 33-unit townhome project and forwarded the matter to City Council after neighbor concerns about drainage, traffic and master-plan alignment.
The Ballard Planning Commission on Feb. 3 denied a developer’s request to rezone 212 N. Union St. (Parcel 170450048) from commercial (C-2) to multifamily residential (MH), rejecting a proposal for 33 townhomes.
Applicant Rob McNeel described the project as a 33-unit townhome development that “would have an HOA,” and said the primary access road would be Union Street terminating at the property. Neighbor Lynn Snow, who owns the property immediately north of the parcel, questioned whether the proposal conforms with the city’s master plan and raised concerns about drainage, traffic impacts and the type of fencing that would surround the development.
Board Member Mark Redmond moved to deny the rezoning request, to leave the parcel zoned Commercial, and to send the file to City Council; Board Member Kay Burgess seconded. The motion passed with all members voting in favor. The board briefly discussed whether a traffic study should be required; Mr. McNeel told the commission he did not expect a substantial increase in traffic and said drainage would be retained on his property.
The denial means the applicant may address the board’s concerns and seek review at Council; the minutes show the Planning Commission’s decision will be transmitted to the City Council for further consideration.
