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Public commenters press planners for developer input, MFTE expansion and action on disruptive attendee
Summary
At a Bellevue Planning Commission meeting, residents and industry representatives urged stronger developer engagement in Phase 2, called for MFTE expansion to preserve existing affordable units and raised concerns about a frequently disruptive attendee; staff pledged to consult the city attorney and pursue more stakeholder outreach.
Multiple public commenters used the commission’s public-comment period to press for practical, implementable policy and to raise procedural concerns.
Jody Alberts, vice president of government affairs for the Bellevue Chamber, told commissioners the Phase 1 analysis contains "several holes" and "didn't offer comparative literature that would omit bias," and she said the study did not include interviews with builders. Alberts provided a comment letter with seven sources and urged that Phase 2 incorporate developer perspectives and comparable literature.
Matt Roey, an architect and former Seattle planning commissioner speaking for…
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