
In coming years, the Wilburton area will witness the arrival of several major infrastructure improvements. The Eastrail will open to bicyclists and pedestrians, offering a separated bike and pedestrian connection from Woodinville to Renton. In 2023, East Link, the region's second light rail line, will open to its first riders, providing frequent and reliable service from Wilburton to Seattle's Capitol Hill in just 29 minutes.
In order to take better advantage of these investments, the City of Bellevue is considering planning and land use code updates in the Wilburton area to improve amenities, incentivize transit- and trail-oriented development, and establish a unique identity for the area.
Goals
The city will consider and adopt changes to the zoning map, zoning code, Comprehensive Plan and land use code to facilitate redevelopment in the Wilburton study area.
Opportunities to Engage
Pending direction from the City Council, we anticipate additional engagement opportunities starting as staff works to incorporate the vision into the Wilburton/NE 8th Street subarea plan.
Progress to Date
Citizen Advisory Committee Vision Report
The Wilburton Commercial Area visioning process was guided by a Council-appointed citizen advisory committee (CAC). The committee was charged with studying the land use, transportation and urban design elements for the study area. On July 2, 2018, the CAC transmitted their final report, the Wilburton Commercial Area Study, with corrections to the City Council. It includes a series of recommendations for council consideration. Staff is planning to return to the council for formal direction on next steps.
Project Status and Timeline
The Wilburton project is currently in the Planning stage.
Project Phase | Approximate Date |
Scoping | Before 2017 |
Visioning | Spring - Fall 2017 |
Planning | 2021/2022 |
Land Use Code | following Planning |
Monitoring & Control | Ongoing after Adoption |
Project & Background Documents
Wilburton Commercial Area Study
Draft Environmental Impact Statement
- Fact Sheet
- Chapter 1 - Summary
- Chapter 2 - Alternatives
- Chapter 3 - Affected Environment, Impacts and Mitigation Measures
- Chapter 3.1 - Geology and Soils
- Chapter 3.2 - Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases
- Chapter 3.3 - Water Resources
- Chapter 3.4 - Ecosystems
- Chapter 3.5 - Land Use
- Chapter 3.6 - Economic Activity
- Chapter 3.7 - Neighborhoods and Populations
- Chapter 3.8 - Aesthetics
- Chapter 3.9 - Transportation
- Chapter 3.10 - Noise
- Chapter 3.11 - Energy
- Chapter 3.12 - Environmental Health
- Chapter 3.13 - Public Services and Utilities
- Chapter 4 - References
- Appendices
Related Projects
- East Link and Wilburton Station (Sound Transit)
- Eastside Rail Corridor (King County)