Bellevue Planning Commission - September 24, 2026

The Bellevue Planning Commission held a meeting on September 24, 2026, primarily to review and approve a redevelopment plan for a 15-acre site known as Orchard Place. The plan, proposed by Excel Development Group, involves constructing a mixed-income residential community with approximately 140 dwelling units and an estimated project cost exceeding $44 million. The applicant requested about $5.4 million in tax increment financing (TIF) to fund eligible redevelopment costs, which represents roughly 12.3% of the total project cost. The commission discussed infrastructure improvements, phasing of construction, and the financial feasibility of the project, including concerns about the interest rates on TIF notes. After public testimony and deliberation, the commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the redevelopment plan to the city council, noting the project’s alignment with the comprehensive plan and its role in eliminating a blighted area through infill development. The item is scheduled for a city council public hearing on October 20, 2026.