Seattle Unveils Pre-Approved Plans for Backyard Cottages

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Posted: September 16, 2020

 Seattle has launched a new website called ADUniverse that features backyard cottage designs that have been granted pre-approved  City permits. The website includes a step-by-step guide to adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on a property and new data about the implementation of this increasingly popular housing option.

After signing into law the most progressive ADU ordinance of any major U.S. city last year, Mayor Durkan directed City agencies to identify strategies to reduce permitting times and costs for homeowners seeking to build ADUs on their property. In addition to providing an easily accessible design option, the pre-approved designs will shorten the permitting process by at least 2-6 weeks and save homeowners about $1,500 in permit fees.

The new ADUniverse website helps homeowners determine whether their lots may be suitable for an ADU and how large a cottage they could build. Currently the site offers a look at seven pre-permitted cottages ready for construction; up to three more designs will be available in the coming weeks. All architectural plans — ranging from a studio under 300 square feet to a 1,000-square-foot two-bedroom — will be available direct from the designer for $1,000 or less. Cottage designs have been reviewed against codes for the structure and its energy use; however, homeowners remain responsible for permits and inspections related to zoning, site preparation and the foundation, utility connections, and other site-specific requirements.

Legislative Candidates Forum Sept. 17

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Updated: September 7, 2020

Broadview Bitter Lake Community Council is combining with Haller Lake Community Club to bring you a Virtual Forum with the Legislative Candidates for districts 46 and 32.  The format is thru Go-To-Meeting.  You do not need the app to join the meeting… just click on the link. Or you can call in to listen.  Due to the number of people who may be involved, it will be difficult to take live questions, so please submit your questions early to the email address on the flyer…  We will also be monitoring the chat feature during the forum if you need clarification on your question or think of other questions during the forum….  We had lots of good feedback from the last in person Candidate forum we did at the Haller Lake Community Club so hopefully we can make it equally as informative and fun…  Please join us…
 
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Broadview Art Walk this Labor Day weekend.

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Updated: September 4, 2020

 

Come out for the Broadview Art Sale & Stroll on Sunday, Sept 6th 12-4 pm.

This neighborhood event is an opportunity for artists, crafters, and makers to showcase their wares for gazing and purchase, and a chance for appreciators to collect some new art, jewelry, or other handmade treasures. Get some new artwork for your walls! Treat yourself to some new pottery or a piece of jewelry!

 Masks and 6-feet physical distancing required.

Have a fun & safe Labor Day weekend.

 

D E S C Bitter Lake Apartments

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Posted: August 14, 2020

Downtown Emergency Services Center (DESC) is in the planning and permitting stage for  a 6-story, apartment building with 100 small efficiency dwelling units on N 143rd St. between Aurora Ave. N and Linden Ave. N.  DESC  provides integrated services including housing, emergency shelter, crisis intervention and healthcare to thousands of homeless and formerly homeless people. ​ 

A complete description is available in the Early Design Guidance document at this link.  

There are other DESC buildings around Seattle, including at Aurora Ave. N and N 105th St.

Public is invited to comment on zoning modifications at Viewlands Elementary School

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Posted: August 3, 2020

The public is invited to share its feedback regarding the development plans for Viewlands Elementary School located at 10525 3rd Avenue NW in Seattle. The Seattle School District is requesting modifications (also known as “departures”) from several City zoning regulations for:

  1. Greater building height.
  2. Reduction of on-site parking.
  3. Reduction of long-term bicycle parking.
  4. Reduction of short-term bicycle parking.
  5. Bicycle Parking Standards.
  6. Addition of an electric message board.

The Seattle School District has a detailed presentation on the modifications which you can view on our website.

Upon receiving your feedback, the comments will be shared with the director of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Andrés Mantilla. After reviewing, he will provide the recommendations regarding the proposed departures to the Director of Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections for the final decision.

Please submit your written comments by Wednesday, September 2 to:

Maureen Sheehan
E-mail: Maureen.sheehan@seattle.gov
Mailing Address:  Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, P.O. Box 94649, Seattle, WA 98124-4649

For additional information, contact Maureen Sheehan, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, at 206-684-0302 or maureen.sheehan@seattle.gov.

Cranes lift first set of bridge spans for the Northgate Pedestrian & Bike Bridge

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Updated: July 21, 2020

The Northgate Pedestrian & Bike Bridge project reaches a major milestone with the first set of bridge spans being installed on the east side of I-5.

By Fall 2021, people will be able to walk and bike across the Northgate Pedestrian and Bike Bridge, connecting people to thriving neighborhoods, North Seattle College, medical and social services, retail centers, and the new Northgate Link light rail station. The light rail stop is excepted to see about 40,000 riders boarding there daily, making this pedestrian and bike bridge crucial.

This initial bridge span work marks the most visible point of the project yet: two large cranes will be used to lift the prefabricated concrete girders and put them in place.

Installation began yesterday, July 20, and will last until early August. The work is happening along 1st Ave NE between NE 100th St and NE 103rd St, east of I-5 near the new Link light rail station.

The spans constructed this week are the two straight runs near the U “hairpin turn” on the left side of the highway.

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Viewlands Elementary School for landmark status

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Posted: July 17, 2020

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Viewlands Elementary School (10505-10525 3rd Avenue NW) on Wednesday, August 5 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Meeting participation is limited to access by the WebEx meeting link or the telephone call-in line that will be provided in the agenda posted to our website one week prior to the meeting.

The public is invited to participate in the virtual meeting and make comments regarding the nomination. You may sign up to address the Landmarks Preservation Board for up to 2 minutes on matters on this agenda. Speakers must be registered to be recognized by the Chair/Board staff. Online registration will begin two hours before the 3:30 p.m. meeting start time, and registration will end at the start of the Board meeting. Members of the public who wish to speak can either use the call-in number or use the WebEx link in the meeting agenda. The agenda for this meeting will be sent one week prior to the meeting, and will be posted on our website.

Written comments are also accepted and should be received by the Landmarks Preservation Board by 3:30 p.m. on August 4, 2020. Written comments can be submitted:

Via email: erin.doherty@seattle.gov
Via US Mail: Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, PO Box 94649, Seattle WA 98124-4649 

A copy of the Landmark Nomination is posted on the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods website under the heading of “Current Nominations.”

A landmark nomination provides a physical description of the building, object, or site, and information on its history, current and historic photos, site plans, maps, drawings, and more. To learn about the nomination and designation process, visit our webpage.

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