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After lengthy debate, commissioners approve Lynnwood mixed housing rezoning 3-2 with conditions
Summary
The board approved a revised rezoning for the Lynnwood proposal (Case 202) to allow a mix of townhomes and detached single-family lots after the developer reduced density; commissioners added stipulations including limiting unit counts, making all units for sale, and enhancing perimeter buffering. The motion passed 3'.
Staff described Case 202 revised rezoning and four concurrent variance requests to permit 31 townhomes and 32 detached houses on roughly 14.34 acres with a maximum unit cap and construction-access conditions. The applicant and representative (Parks Huff) explained they revised an earlier higher-density plan to respond to community concerns and said the proposal now provides a stepped transition from commercial to townhomes to detached homes. "We have done the things to create the separation and the step down from the commercial by commercial townhomes, wrapping it with RZL just like you saw on the other 92 areas," Huff told the board.
Neighbors raised concerns about traffic, connectivity and compatibility with established R15/R20 neighborhoods; speakers urged the board to require larger lot zoning (RD3 or R15) along the perimeter or stronger buffers. Commissioners discussed multiple options, added a condition for a 20-foot enhanced perimeter buffer with a 3-foot berm and 6-foot evergreens, required stipulations A—or G with an amended stipulation D (all units for sale), and approved variances including private streets and five-foot building setbacks for RZL lots. Commissioner Ragsdale moved for approval; Commissioner Weatherby seconded. The motion passed 3' after roll call.
The board instructed staff to record stipulations and monitor compliance during permitting.
