The Redmond City Council granted approval to the Colton Crossing master development plan, tentative subdivision and minor variance by adopting Ordinance 2025-16.

Clarissa Davis, a long-range planner, presented the application which covers two parcels totaling about 13.71 acres in Southwest Redmond. The plan proposes 44 single-family lots, a 60-foot-wide open space buffer with a meandering multi-use path, and frontage and connectivity improvements, including extending View Avenue to Helmholtz Way.

Davis explained the project meets the Swap area plan designation of Limited Residential (R-2), achieves roughly 4.3 dwelling units per net acre (consistent with the R-2 density standard), and includes a minor variance request for reduced lot sizes on 13 lots and frontage for four flag lots. She said Planning Commission and staff recommend approval subject to 20 conditions of approval focused on phasing and infrastructure timing; notable conditions require the View Avenue–Helmholtz connection in phase 1, open space specifications, and recording shared access easements for flag lots.

Hayes McCoy, the project engineer, confirmed lots will be developed without front lawns and that many units will have two-car garages, which staff and council said addresses earlier parking concerns.

The council read the ordinance by title, moved and seconded the approval, and the roll-call vote recorded unanimous ayes.

Why it matters: the decision advances a 44‑lot subdivision consistent with the area plan, secures early connectivity improvements, and requires an open space corridor that will connect to existing trails.

Next steps: the applicant must meet the 20 conditions before final platting; staff will ensure required easements and open-space specifications are recorded and maintained.