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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Seattle

 Subject
Subject Source: Nwda

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Conditional Use/Variance Hearings

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1650-08
Scope and Contents note

Applications for conditional use permits and variances, CPC committee recommendations, and Commission action. Includes correspondence and notices of hearings.

Dates: 1951-1969

Planning Commission Correspondence

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1650-15
Abstract

Correspondence of the Planning Commission.

Dates: 1968-1972

City Planning Commission Minutes

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 6200-01
Scope and Contents note

Minutes and agendas for meetings of the City Planning Commission. The files include correspondence, reports, and other background materials related to the agenda items and discussions at the meetings. For minutes from 1980 and earlier, see record series 1650-01.

Dates: 1986-2010

Northlake Urban Renewal Scrapbook

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1625-03
Scope and Contents note This scrapbook consists of news clippings about the University Addition-Northlake Urban Renewal project. Topics include: city proposals for development, the relocation of residents, University of Washington plans for the area, and two civil suits filed against the City by property owners, one of which reached the State Supreme Court. There are also a several articles about the Open Door Clinic. The clippings are primarily from the University District Herald and the University of Washington...
Dates: 1962-1967

Planned Unit Development Applications

 Series
Identifier: 1650-19
Abstract

Applications, correspondence, plan reviews, staff analysis, recommendations, and other materials relating to the development of housing units for the Planning Commission's Planned Unit Development Program.

Dates: 1963-1978

Planning Administration Records

 Series
Identifier: 1650-04
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, grant applications, and studies relating to the Commission's planning function with the greatest emphasis on zoning and central area planning. This series was the City Planning Commission's central file.

Dates: 1925-1970

Planning Commission Annual Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1802-H7
Scope and Contents note

Early Planning Commission reports address implications of population growth and zoning issues. Post-World War II reports focus on comprehensive planning programs, transportation planning, and density issues.

Dates: 1928-2016

Planning Commission Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 1650-14
Abstract

Planning Commission Photographs depict Seattle neighborhoods, roads, parks, and marinas; also included are photographs of display materials and photographs related to land use.

Dates: 1945-1957

Rezone Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1650-12
Scope and Contents note

Rezone agendas, minutes, correspondence, rezoning petition reports, maps, and notes from City Planning Commission public hearings relating to rezone requests. Researchers should also refer to Record Series 1650-18. Arranged chronologically.

Dates: 1956-1958

Rezoning Hearing Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1650-10
Scope and Contents note

Files generated by a petition to change a zoning designation. Includes property affected, justification for change, correspondence to Commission, meeting agendas, minutes of public hearings, actions taken by Commission, and zoning maps. Arranged chronologically.

Dates: 1948-1974

Rezoning Records

 Series
Identifier: 1650-18
Abstract

Working files maintained by the City Planning Commission for proposed rezones.

Dates: 1955-1975

Building Department Joint Meeting Records

 Series
Identifier: 1650-22
Abstract

Records of meetings concerning Seattle's zoning code.

Dates: 1958-1976

Office of Environmental Management Records

 Series
Identifier: 1618-01
Abstract

Studies and reports related to zoning and planning issues.

Dates: 1968-1982; 1973-1975

Planning Commission Reports and Studies

 Series
Identifier: 1650-07
Abstract

Working papers of the Seattle Planning Commission relating primarily to the development of the Comprehensive Plan, a Civic Arts Center, and recreation studies throughout the city.

Dates: 1948-1965

Planning Commission Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 1650-16
Abstract

Correspondence, reports, hearing transcripts, Commission minutes, new clippings, drawing, and other material related to the Seattle City Planning Commission.

Dates: 1952-1982

Townhouse Proposal Records

 Series
Identifier: 1650-21
Abstract

Proposals for the construction and renovation of townhouse units.

Dates: 1977-1980

Zoning Ordinance Records

 Series
Identifier: 1650-09
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence to the Planning Commission requesting amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Includes ordinance amendment drafts, notices of hearings, and copies of Commission minutes.

Dates: 1953-1972