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Brown told the committee that the project’s master use permit (MUP 3015682) and the 2016 contract rezone obligate Bellwether to provide 26 tenant parking stalls, two ADA-accessible spaces, one car-share spot and one fast-charging space “in perpetuity,” and that Bellwether removed assigned parking in December 2024. Brown said SDCI issued a formal violation notice on April 30, 2025, and that, within two weeks of that notice, Bellwether applied to amend the MUP to eliminate the parking requirement rather than remedy the violation.

Brown said Bellwether created a wait list for reassigned stalls, placed him first on the list, and nevertheless refused to offer him an available space despite repeated requests. He described the amendment request as an attempt to “subvert Seattle land use code” and asked the committee to formally request SDCI suspend or deny the MUP amendment on the grounds of an active violation and tenant harm. The committee did not take formal action on the request during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Seattle City Council Land Use Committee Special Meeting Public Hearing 6/18/2025","oneSentenceSummary","A resident of the Bellwether Housing Anchor Flat told the Land Use Committee that Bellwether requested a master use permit amendment to remove a tenant-parking requirement tied to a 2016 contract rezone and that SDCI issued a violation on April 30, 2025; the speaker asked the committee to request SDCI suspend or deny the amendment application.","taxTitle","Seattle, King County, Washington","taxId",2543,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194689,"Land use committee weighs codifying Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) for Seattle projects",847,1898059,2745635,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863451-c330b544f5430b6f9efeb60cb1fd0685&start=1898&end=2745","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863451-c330b544f5430b6f9efeb60cb1fd0685/thumbnail_1898059.jpg","/articles/6194689/Seattle/King-County/Washington/Land-use-committee-weighs-codifying-Crime-Prevention-Through-Environmental-Design-CPTED-for-Seattle-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194689-e1ecff87f938493149ba9ab9cef6d746/orig.mp4?Expires=1770494514&Signature=eyMvoUBkm5ScnDwdRJ1c96PCF432YHCzIKYSKIpL4dFQZzYDlo8HOqS8RVWgYDOZJ56ev6QGEQGfiR9VsQoUUQ2IITu27X3Nz4Cv4GBFe5Jym8OWjMEhoumQQw73WyJfTE~s7SGtiG1aVMNvseFIbaAR3Fq-1kqrYjuhsKGw0Y7xFEn3iY1VrMBI8Eh6a1FHiRXUdfZD0jZnCVOygj48YMrovxcbBo51gb9iEnabzBS4DUnu~jQlcII0JoH~nhyZTVOIuFJ3s7HmOi6~0viBZO-kfFf7505Cl6t01LQDfAF30LDf4F2pEbZ8tDhaxhCdXKv6EP3uW6uQwqWzrEFeWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Land Use Committee continued a discussion on codifying Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles for Seattle projects, including how to implement guidance without creating permitting bottlenecks.

Chair Mark Solomon invited CPTED practitioners and local developers to describe pilot ideas and practical design changes. Lisa Nitsa, principal at Nitsa Stegen, and Laurie McKeown, vice president of development at Nitsa Stegen, described how they use CPTED reviews in early design for multifamily projects and said early input reduces costly retrofits. They cited a mixed-income, eight-story project at 4101 S. Willow (Othello) as an example where the developer and CPTED reviewer adjusted garage access, amenity placement and a planned open stair to improve visibility and limit unmonitored circulation.

Solomon and the practitioners outlined repeated, concrete recommendations that are inexpensive to add early and costly to retrofit: orient building lobbies and leasing desks for visibility of multiple entrances; limit points of uncontrolled entry; add mirrors and high-reflectance finishes in garages to improve visibility; locate amenity glazing to increase sight lines; reduce garage-door open/close lag to discourage tailgating; and provide law-enforcement access (address-linked fobs or recessed lockboxes tied to CAD) so first responders can rapidly access a building’s common areas and elevators.

The group reviewed municipal models and code language from other jurisdictions. Tampa’s code (chapter 27) includes a statement of purpose supporting CPTED and incorporates CPTED principles into regulatory review. Federal Way has design guidelines and a written CPTED checklist developers submit with plans. Jupiter, Fla., supplementary district regulations (example cited: section 27‑18‑58) require CPTED standards for new development in certain districts; Grand Rapids and other jurisdictions also have CPTED ordinances. Washington jurisdictions were noted: more than 40 Washington cities include CPTED in code or guidance, and Auburn, Bellevue and Federal Way were discussed as local examples.

Participants discussed implementation approaches: a simple, citywide master checklist that applicants would receive and acknowledge at permit submission; incentives (additional FAR, height or a points system) for projects that meet CPTED standards; prioritizing publicly funded or city-owned projects for required CPTED review; and a tiered pilot (start with city-owned buildings and larger multifamily projects, exempt most single-family and small projects under about 20 units). Several members urged keeping reviews timely to avoid creating permitting delays; presenters said training additional city staff or using existing police/parks/design staff with CPTED expertise would address capacity concerns.

Committee members and developers agreed early integration is most effective: Septet (CPTED) review at the massing and schematic stage with a follow-up checklist review before construction would capture most actionable items. The presenters offered to provide a draft master checklist and to work with central staff on pilot designs and outreach to the development community.

No formal code change or motion was adopted during the meeting; the committee discussed next steps, including drafting a checklist, piloting requirements for city-owned projects and exploring incentives for voluntary compliance.","Council members, developers and CPTED practitioners discussed a draft checklist, examples from other cities and possible incentives or requirements. Suggestions included a pilot on city-owned properties, a permit checklist checkbox, incentives (height/FAR or points) for compliance, and prioritized review for publicly funded projects.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194695,"Land Use Committee recommends confirmation of three Seattle Planning Commission appointees",1087,752730,1839740,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863451-c330b544f5430b6f9efeb60cb1fd0685&start=752&end=1839","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863451-c330b544f5430b6f9efeb60cb1fd0685/thumbnail_752730.jpg","/articles/6194695/Seattle/King-County/Washington/Land-Use-Committee-recommends-confirmation-of-three-Seattle-Planning-Commission-appointees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194695-5fe8adbb963dcf643b751549dac2675b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770494514&Signature=OhWO0pX68DBo~BZB7eKs4mfgJPr3-u8F-DiuNM0oS0YVHDwaRebeDQaj16nQg1ES--NiZkWgonCi3uAS1D8iVY-4sLeCyy2oCAJZIKlSWj7PZSaKgVJclbHLAEmbtBj1vgwAThD~1SoM2Dg~bsySGu5pFpWmm4~Ak0f0EfoBi74mbJBQvqkrotvRvGhIXEE72QUXFJbkd0KV5OLN-oYjMSx74itBlR3FWL76lQ2q5PaUvrEWoy1y3EfV8zAEMt9LXqnuccWIP6EOyUl0moZFLpEzS93VcfY3E27R9Qu8YQgAMXleuBc8et87Bc3dVa4T~90dawqPM8BmeCe7CscsmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Seattle City Council Land Use Committee voted to recommend confirmation of three nominees to the Seattle Planning Commission.

Chair Mark Solomon moved that the committee recommend confirmation of appointments 3186–3188 (a reappointment and two new appointments); Council member Rankin seconded the motion. The roll call recorded four votes in favor and none opposed, and the committee sent its recommendation to the full City Council for the June 24, 2025 meeting.

The nominees are Mikaela Daffern, currently co-chair of the Planning Commission and an affordable housing committee manager with King County’s Housing and Community Development Division, reappointed to a term through April 15, 2028; Rebecca Bruhn, a renter in Crown Hill and senior project manager for transit-oriented development at Sound Transit; and Julia Jannen Shields, King County’s inaugural regional planning equity and engagement program manager and board member of Homestead Community Land Trust.

Vanessa Murdoch, executive director of the Seattle Design Commission, introduced the nominees and described the Planning Commission as a 16-member independent volunteer advisory body that advises the Council, the mayor and city staff on land use, housing, transportation and livability. Nominees described their backgrounds and priorities for the commission, including affordable housing near transit, community-driven planning and equitable engagement.

Committee members asked candidates about the comprehensive plan and how the commission could better engage with Council and the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) during long-range planning. Bruhn emphasized leveraging station-area investments to produce permanently affordable housing and increasing engagement with the commission during follow-up work after a comp-plan package is adopted. Shields highlighted funding community-based organizations to lead authentic engagement and preserving neighborhood history while planning for growth.

The committee clerk called the roll. Vice Chair Strauss, Council member Rink, Council member Rivera and Chair Solomon all voted to recommend confirmation. The committee’s recommendation will be forwarded to the full City Council on June 24, 2025, for final confirmation.","The Land Use Committee voted 4-0 to recommend confirmation of three nominees — Mikaela Daffern (reappointment), Rebecca Bruhn and Julia Jannen Shields — to the Seattle Planning Commission; the committee will forward the nominations to full Council on June 24, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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