City of Bellevue Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
The meeting agenda focuses on the Great Neighborhoods Program, specifically introducing the 2026-2027 Comprehensive Plan Amendments for the Lake Hills and West Lake Sammamish Neighborhood Area Plans. Key items include staff reports, written and oral communications, a study session on the Great Neighborhoods Program, and the approval of minutes from a previous meeting.
May 27, 2026·Board meeting
Bellevue Planning Commission Minutes
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The Commission held a study session focusing on the Downtown Livability 2.0 project, which aims to refine code standards to support small business retention, enhance evening and weekend activity, and better implement existing subarea plans. The Commission also discussed the BelRed Land Use Code Amendment, specifically addressing concerns regarding the mandatory street grid, amenity incentive structure, base floor area ratio (FAR) adjustments, and the inclusion of affordable housing requirements. Key discussions included exploring flexibility for street connectivity, the feasibility of various amenity incentives, and ensuring the redevelopment framework aligns with the district’s arts-oriented and transit-oriented goals.
Feb 3, 2026·Board meeting
Bellevue City Council Meeting
The meeting commenced with excusing a council member's absence. Key agenda items included a proclamation for Black History Month, recognizing several community leaders and organizations for their contributions and involvement in the Black History Art Exhibition. The primary focus of the public comments section was the draft Affordable Housing Strategy. Several stakeholders provided testimony, generally expressing support for the overall framework while raising specific concerns and recommendations. Concerns centered on avoiding over-reliance on taxing housing to fund initiatives, opposing provisions mirroring Seattle's rental registration and inspection program, and cautioning against strengthening broad tenant protection policies that could discourage investment. Proponents also emphasized the need for development incentives and greater clarity on proposals related to universal design, eviction resolution, and subsidies. A representative from the Belleview Youth's Council advocated for incorporating youth perspectives in housing decisions, citing statistics on youth homelessness and the impact of housing instability on education. The King County Housing Authority also voiced support for mandatory inclusionary zoning and new funding resources for non-profit housing development.
Nov 25, 2025·Board meeting
Bellevue City Council Regular Meeting
The meeting included a proclamation for Small Business Saturday, which was read by a council member and received by a local business owner. The council also discussed the approval of the agenda, followed by oral communications from pre-registered speakers. Topics raised by the speakers included the need for clearer signage for businesses, concerns about the emissions and noise from gas-powered leaf blowers, and allegations of lawfare and police misconduct.