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Land Use and Sustainability Committee (May 6, 2026): Committee recommends passage of two land-use ordinances; contract rezone extension discussed

SeattleMay 6, 20262 min read

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Meeting convened at 9:38 a.m., presided by Councilmember Eddie Lin, with five members present (Lin, Strauss, Foster, Hollingsworth, Rinck). The committee unanimously recommended City Council pass CB 121171 (repeal of Ordinance 127191) and recommended passage as amended of CB 121195 (interim provisions to expand transitional encampment capacity). Clerk File CF 314549 (extension request for a contract rezone at 5201 Rainier Avenue South) was discussed. Meeting adjourned at 11:43 a.m.

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The Committee recommends that City Council pass CB 121171 (ordinance repealing Ordinance 127191, which had allowed residential use within the Stadium Transition Area Overlay District). Vote: In favor 5 (Lin, Strauss, Foster, Hollingsworth, Rinck); Opposed: None.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended CB 121195 (interim provisions to expand the capacity of transitional encampments; amendments to SMC Sections 23.42.054 and 23.42.056). Vote: In favor 5 (Lin, Strauss, Foster, Hollingsworth, Rinck); Opposed: None.
CF 314549 (Application of Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier, LLC for an extension of the contract rezone at 5201 Rainier Avenue South) was presented and discussed in committee; no committee action or vote is recorded in the minutes.

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