Sorry York residents, your hopes to preserve the historical quality of homes in your neighborhood will have to wait until the end of the month…
Bellingham City Council will make their final decision on the proposed rezone at the end of November heading into December. Over 20 York residents attended the City Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 25, in hopes of a final decision on whether the rezone in the York neighborhood along Ellis Street would be changed or not.
During the meeting, council members listened to each person’s statements who wished to talk but did not comment on their opinion on the matter besides saying they could not make a decision that night, said York resident Helen Jackson.
The York neighborhood association proposed the density rezone last year of the residential area along Ellis Street, which is referred to as area nine. This rezone would change the current density of 1,000 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft. This means fewer units could be incorporated into new structures, so that developers would have less incentive to redevelop because they could cram fewer units into the area.
While most meeting attendants showed their support for the rezone, because it would preserve historical homes in the neighborhood, by giving short statement of support. Around four people spoke out against the proposed rezone.
Bellingham City Council will have a closed session on Nov. 26 to further discuss the rezone and will present its final decision to the public at the Dec. 6 City Council meeting at 7 p.m.
