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Commission recommends rezoning around planned Alexander Way to support higher‑density development
Summary
Staff told the commission that changes to future land use and zoning were meant to reflect an emerging development pattern and the planned Alexander Way collector; commissioners discussed noise concerns raised at a virtual meeting and the phasing of road construction before forwarding the request to council with a recommendation for approval.
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to forward to city council a package of future land use and zoning map amendments intended to shape development around the planned Alexander Way collector.
Staff explained the request would align frontage with C2 commercial zoning and a mix of residential zones (RS6, RM8, RM12) inland, reflecting recent development patterns and the presence of an adjacent assisted‑living facility that already carries higher density. The staff presentation described Alexander Way as a planned major collector running from Forever Green Road and noted it will eventually provide alternative east‑west and north‑south connections; staff said the collector helps relieve traffic pressure on existing corridors.
Staff reported a virtual "good neighbor" meeting held Dec. 18 drew one attendee who raised concerns about noise and early construction start times; staff encouraged the neighbor to call staff to resolve specific noise complaints. On timing, staff said Alexander Way’s construction will occur piecemeal as developers bring forward projects and that a phased grid would be built by multiple private developers and through city coordination.
John Marner of MMS Consultants said there was no formal presentation and that staff had hit the key points; he added the rezoning reflects market readiness and the need to plan for future connections to the east and north. A commissioner moved to accept staff findings and forward the request to city council with a recommendation for approval; the motion carried.
