POLICY WORK
Bellevue Planning Commission DEIS Comment
Chamber supports wide scenario study for Bellevue Comprehensive Plan update in Final EIS, emphasizing affordable housing, Bel-Red, Crossroads, Factoria, Eastgate, office centers, undefined center, and transit stops.
Bellevue Planning Commission DEIS Comment Letter
Letter appreciates efforts on sustainable growth policies, supports collaborative stakeholder process in Comprehensive Plan Update. Advocates for incentive-based affordable housing approach over mandatory inclusionary zoning. Requests comparative analysis and disclosure of data.
Chamber DEIS Comment Letter
Bellevue Chamber and PLUSH support DEIS, praising proposed capacity, heights, and analysis. Strong endorsement for Alternative 3, emphasizing smart growth, transit leverage, and vertical density benefits.
PLUSH Comments: FAR LUCA
Emphasizes collaboration in Phase 1 FAR LUCA, focusing on housing affordability, code adaptation, and economic analysis. Advocates for higher market rate to affordable square footage ratio.
Kirkland 85th Street Station Area Plan
Letter addresses housing shortage crisis, supports transit-oriented vision, but opposes untested inclusionary housing requirement; calls for vetting assumptions and slowing consideration of affordable housing set-aside.
Newcastle Hearing – Energize Eastside
Bellevue Chamber requests support for PSE’s Energize Eastside project, upgrading infrastructure to meet growing demand, ensuring public safety, and economic development.
Health Through Housing Chamber Letter
Support for King County’s Health Through Housing initiative to address homelessness and lack of stable housing, emphasizing urgent action and supportive housing for vulnerable populations.
Director Rule Chamber Comments
The letter expresses concerns about the Revised Sidewalk and Utilities Easements Director’s Rule, citing potential legal and practical issues.
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