Bellevue Planning Commission - August 27, 2026

The Bellevue Planning Commission held a meeting on August 27, 2026, primarily to consider a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment requested by Poet Biocarbon. The amendment sought to add a definition for a "pipeline transfer facility" and to permit non-public entities to access and transfer commodities through existing pipeline infrastructure within the Heavy Manufacturing (MH) zoning district. The commission discussed the regulatory framework, safety concerns, and the nature of commodities transported, with Poet Biocarbon explaining their intent to use existing pipelines for CO2 transportation and transfer. The commission voted to approve the amendment, which will proceed to the City Council for a public hearing on October 6, 2026. No specific contract awards or budget allocations were discussed, but the zoning change could impact future industrial and infrastructure projects involving pipeline commodity transfers in Bellevue.