Bellevue Planning Commission approves Quail Crossing rezoning, clearing path for 165‑unit multifamily project

The Bellevue Planning Commission on May 28 approved a rezoning and preliminary plat for the Quail Crossing development, which calls for a 165‑unit multifamily project on property near Highway 370.

Staff told commissioners the developer proposes 165 units in three buildings and that Public Works has reviewed grading, drainage and utility plans; staff also said the developer addressed earlier SWIFT violations and is now in compliance with Public Works. The commission’s approval was conditioned on conformance with the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations and the comprehensive plan.

Jeff Stoh of ENA Consulting Group, the applicant’s consultant, reviewed the proposal and said a previously proposed commercial user withdrew, prompting the developer to redesign the south side of the project as multifamily. Stoh provided a unit breakdown: 30 studio units, 51 one‑bedroom units, 66 two‑bedroom units and 18 three‑bedroom units. He noted a Magellan pipeline easement bisects the site and limits planting and structural work across the easement, which the design compensates for with additional landscaping in other areas.

A commissioner asked about the typical depth of the pipeline; staff or the applicant estimated historically about 5 feet but said they did not have a site‑specific measurement on hand.

Commissioner Ackley moved and Commissioner Lassenberg seconded approval of the rezoning, preliminary plat and associated site plan. The commission voted unanimously and the motion carried. Staff placed a placeholder City Council public hearing date on the record for July 7, 2026.

Next steps: the rezoning and preliminary plat will proceed to the City Council for a public hearing; staff and the developer will continue coordination on site plan details, landscaping and any conditions that arise through council review.