Council discusses townhomes and density near NE 80th Station; staff recommends temporary restrictions while incentives are developed Following review of a recent townhome permit at the former Crescent Lighting site, council directed staff to prepare options to protect 80th Street station‑area capacity. Staff proposed several alternatives — from minimum FAR or height to an outright ban on new townhomes in the station area — and recommended a quick ordinance option while the city:

Kirkland's council is poised to reshape the NE 80th Bus Rapid Transit area, aiming to block low-rise townhomes and pave the way for vibrant, mixed-use developments instead.

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