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Rezoning for Somerset extension stalls after strong Smallwood opposition; motion fails

Washington City Council · April 1, 2026
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Summary

A rezoning request to change 11.98 acres from PUD to R6S drew sustained public objection from Smallwood residents over traffic, lot size and property‑value concerns; Councilmember Renn moved to approve but the motion failed for lack of a second after the hearing.

A public hearing on Nov. 14 over a rezoning request for nearly 12 acres adjacent to the Somerset and Smallwood subdivisions ended without action after strong resident opposition and a failed council motion.

The applicant sought to rezone parcel #5686‑67‑0494 (11.98 acres) from PUD to R6S to allow residential development that would extend the existing Somerset subdivision. Dozens of residents from the neighboring Smallwood subdivision spoke against the rezoning, raising traffic, lot‑size and property‑value concerns and saying they oppose opening Thomas…

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