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Mill Creek planning commission backs incentives-based '3a' plan for South Town Center
Summary
After a staff presentation on parking, density and design, the Planning Commission voted March 19 to recommend Alternative 3a — a mixed-density, incentive-driven approach that preserves an 85-foot pathway on the Main Street commercial corridor while tying extra height to public benefits like family-size units and shared parking.
The City of Mill Creek Planning Commission voted March 19 to recommend Alternative 3a as the preferred development path for the South Town Center subarea, after a staff presentation and a lengthy discussion about parking minimums, building heights and incentives.
"We're very excited to bring this forward to you," Jeff Ryan, director of community development planning, told commissioners as he summarized project goals including extending the Town Center character, supporting long-term economic vitality and aligning growth with infrastructure and mobility. Staff said they are seeking the commission's guidance on parking and density to shape a recommendation they will present to City Council next week.
Justin (staff presenter) outlined parking goals and a proposed middle-ground parking standard: "one stall per residential unit and three stalls per 1,000 square feet of commercial." He framed that as a compromise between current Mill Creek minima and a…
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