Updates on a neighborhood Project: SafeonThird

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Posted: June 15, 2016

SafeonthirdWant a Crosswalk on 130th? What about a stop sign on 3rd and 130th?
SDOT is currently doing a traffic study at this intersection. Right now, there is a camera counting pedestrian crossing at 3rd and 130th. The camera will be up for the next week or so. If people are seen crossing here and driving here it helps show the need.

Safeonthird could also use letters of support from you or your business/school/organization. Send to Brian.Dougherty@seattle.gov and cc safeonthird@gmail.com!

 

Here is a link to a letter of support from BCC: Letter of Support

What’s all the talk about the N Precinct Station…..

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Updated: June 15, 2016

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Just when you think something is a done deal with Our City!

I have included a letter of support from Broadview Community Council to the City Council, a direct link to our City site on the North Precinct Station and links to  articles this week on N Precinct Station.

Here is a link to the letter of support from BCC: BCC Letter of support

http://www.seattle.gov/northprecinctstation

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The Controversy Over The Planned North Precinct Police Station SCC Insight – Johnson, Juarez, O’Brien, Burgess

New North Precinct Building: $160 Million, 70% Parking, 88% Staffed With Suburbanites Urbanist – González, O’Brien

 Council Questions Expensive New Police Station Seattle Weekly – González, O’Brien

Should We Spend $27 Million on a Parking Garage So Police Can Drive to Work? C is for Crank – O’Brien

Council Questions Expensive New Police Station Seattle Weekly

 

 

 

Rezoning around the Bitter Lake Urban Village.

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Updated: June 8, 2016

PUBLIC HEARING

Rezoning around the Bitter Lake Urban Village

July 14, 2016, at 6:00 p.m.

The hearing will be held at North Seattle College

The details follow:

For Publication in the LUIB and DJC on Monday, June 13, 2016

 NOTICE of CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REZONES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE AFFECTING PROPERTY IN BITTER LAKE AND LAKE CITY

The Seattle City Council is considering proposed legislation to Seattle’s land use and zoning that would affect property in the Bitter Lake area:

  • amending the Official Land Use Map at pages 3 and 13 to rezone land in the Bitter Lake Village Hub Urban Village; and
  • amending Sections 23.47A.005, 23.47A.009, 23.47A.014 and 23.86.012 of the Seattle Municipal Code to change regulations for street-level uses, designate Linden Avenue North as a principal pedestrian street, and adopt development standards for certain properties in the Bitter Lake Village Hub Urban Village.

The Seattle City Council is also considering proposed legislation to Seattle’s land use and zoning that would affect property in the Lake City area:

  • amending the Official Land Use Map (Chapter 23.32) to rezone land within the Lake City Urban Village and along Lake City Way;
  • amending subsection 23.47A.005.C of the Seattle Municipal Code to remove certain restrictions on street-level street-facing residential uses; and
  • amending Section 23.47A.009 to adopt development standards for certain properties along Lake City Way.

Additionally, Council may consider changes to the Municipal Code that would provide more flexibility in parking standards for small institutions in Lake City.

PUBLIC HEARING

The City Council’s Planning, Land Use and Zoning (PLUZ) Committee will hold a public hearing to take comments on the proposed changes to land use and zoning regulations affecting property in Bitter Lake and Lake City on July 14, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held at North Seattle College in the North Star Dining Room located on the first floor of College Center building. The College Center building is located at the entrance off College Way North at North 95th Street.  It is accessible via King County Metro routes 26, 40, 316, 345, and 346.

The public hearing to take comments on the Bitter Lake proposal will begin at 6 p.m. The public hearing on the Lake City proposal will begin at 6:30 p.m., or after the close of the hearing on the Bitter Lake proposal.

For those who wish to testify regarding either proposal, sign-up sheets will be available outside the North Star Dining Room starting at 5:30 p.m.

Questions concerning the public hearing may be directed to Amy Gore in Councilmember Rob Johnson’s office, by calling (206) 684-8808 or via e-mail at: amy.gore@seattle.gov .

Print and communications access is provided on prior request. Please contact Amy Gore at 684-8808 as soon as possible to request accommodations for a disability.

Childcare will be provided if requested by July 7, 2016. To request childcare during the public hearing, contact Amy Gore (see contact information above).

WRITTEN COMMENTS

Written comments on the proposal will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on July 14.  Please send comments to Amy Gore in Councilmember Rob Johnson’s office via e-mail at: amy.gore@seattle.gov, or by mail to:

Councilmember Rob Johnson

Seattle City Council

600 4th Avenue, 2nd Floor

PO Box 34025

Seattle, WA  98124-4025

 INFORMATION AVAILABLE

Information regarding the proposed amendments regarding land use and zoning in Bitter Lake are available at http://www.seattle.gov/dPd/cityplanning/completeprojectslist/broadviewbitterlakehallerlake/whatwhy/ or seattle.legistar.com (search for Council Bill 118674).

Information regarding the proposed amendments regarding land use and zoning in Lake City are available at http://www.seattle.gov/DPD/cityplanning/completeprojectslist/lakecity/whatwhy/ or seattle.legistar.com (search for Council Bill 118675).

Copies of the proposals may be obtained at the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections’ Public Resource Center, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000 in the Seattle Municipal Tower. The Public Resource Center is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.

Questions regarding the Bitter Lake proposal may be directed to David Goldberg of the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) at (206) 615-1447 or via email at davidw.goldberg@seattle.gov or to Lish Whitson of the City Council Central Staff at (206) 615-1674 or via email at lish.whitson@seattle.gov.

How Broadview Responds to 9.0 Earthquake

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Updated: June 6, 2016

This week you will hear news about government agencies practicing their response to a 9.0 earthquake, called Cascadia Rising.  Volunteers in Broadview will practice their operation of an emergency communications hub on Saturday June 11.  The practice drill will be held at Luther Memorial Church, 13047 Greenwood Ave. N, from 9 AM-11 AM.

Normal modes of communication like phones and internet will be unavailable after such an earthquake.  The hub is a place where people in the community can share information about problems and resources to address problems.

Stop by and learn how this will work in an emergency, and learn about preparedness for your family, your immediate neighbors and the Broadview community.

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Join the Conversation on HALA

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Posted: June 3, 2016

From: Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda Newsletter, jesseca.brand@seattle.gov

 

HALA

Join the Conversation!
We have launched an online tool to get your feedback on HALA’s proposals.

This is an interactive survey where you can see other respondents’ opinions alongside your own. Many of the recommendations in this survey were generated by community conversations and they cover a wide variety of topics.

It will also be evolving and changing and new elements of HALA are being developed. Please check in regularly to see new questions.

Log onto Consider it to give your opinion on the current HALA topics.

NW District Council Neighborhood Street Fund Review

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Updated: May 31, 2016

Fantastic news from Thomas C Whittemore, Neighborhood District Coordinator and Jim Jensen, Vice President of the BCC.

“I have attached the results from the Northwest District Council’s vote on the NSF proposals.  Thank you for your great efforts to build community and improve the city.

Two Broadview projects will go forward in the process with 3 other NW projects. The next step is for SDOT to analyze these projects further and to attach budgets to them. Sometime in the fall we will likely hear back and vote again on top 1 or 2 projects. What carried the day for all the five projects was their proximity to schools on arterials.

These SDOT NSF projects may cost up to $1 million max. Many will be less than that. They will compete citywide with other projects in other districts. There is $8 million total available citywide.”

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You can print out the results by putting your cursor at the bottom from the PDF.

 

Amended Package to Include Full Funding for NE 130th St. Station

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Posted: May 27, 2016

 

News Release

 

 

Councilmember Juarez Hails Improved ST3 Proposal

Amended Package to Include Full Funding for NE 130th St. Station

SEATTLE – Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5, North Seattle) issued the following statement after the completion of today’s Sound Transit Board meeting, during which time City of Seattle representatives presented an amendment to the Sound Transit 3 package which will fully fund the NE 130th Street station on the Lynnwood LINK rail line.

“A stop at NE 130th Street will be a regional asset, bringing more riders into the tri-county light rail system. Today’s amendment is due in large part to successful advocacy by North Seattleites, who are committed to the prospect of light rail service for generations to come” said Juarez.

“Our call for access to light rail was heard loud and clear. A stop at NE 130th -if approved- will mean neighborhoods including Cedar Park, Lake City, Pinehurst, Haller Lake, and Bitter Lake will have access to a light rail station, translating into increased ridership across the entire system. In a city and region beset with daunting congestion, a Sound Transit 3 measure with a NE 130th Street Station represents a giant step forward.

“This amendment also made possible thanks to leadership from Executive Dow Constantine, Mayor Ed Murray, Councilmember Rob Johnson, Councilmember Mike O’Brien and the unanimous support of the Seattle City Council.”

The amendment will be considered as part of a revised ST3 proposal scheduled for a vote by the 18 member regional Sound Transit Board on June 2, 2016.  The actions at this meeting will be related to the final adoption of the system plan, which is scheduled for the June 23, 2016 Board Meeting.

Upcoming Garden Tour Event

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Posted: May 25, 2016

 

TheHighlands-4896 copyEstate Garden Tour in the Highlands and Broadview to Benefit the Dunn Gardens

Private Owners Open their Garden for Viewing: June 26, 2016, 1pm-5pm

The E.B. Dunn Historic Garden Trust is proud to offer its eighth tour of distinctive Northwest gardens. Including the Dunn, three gardens are available for viewing. Two distinct and different garden tours are available on one property.

The 11.5 acre Highlands garden was initially developed by the Olmsted Brothers Firm in 1909 and noted landscape designers, Edith Schryver and Butler Sturtevant, subsequently developed portions of the property. The current owners have completed a major renovation and many Olmsted Brothers design elements are now back in evidence: a stone bridge, ponds, and the renovation of the woodland garden, to name three. While in the Highlands visitors will also have an opportunity to visit Hanauer Park now developing into its vision.

A large Broadview neighborhood garden with a stunning view is next on the tour. Garden art adorns and complements the artistic and unusual plantings. Guests are invited back to the Dunn Gardens for refreshments and the soft sounds of jazz as they wander the Olmsted Brothers-designed property.

Docents from the Dunn Gardens will be on hand to answer questions and share information about these stunning properties.

  • Early bird tour passes for Sunday, June 26, 2016 are $85 for members, $90 for nonmembers if purchased by June 1, 2016. Prices after June 1 are $110
  • Reservations: http://dunngardens.org/upcoming-events /

Phone: 206 362 0933

  • Tour tickets and directions to the parking area will be mailed on receipt of payment
  • Convenient parking is available in The Highlands
  • Program with information about the gardens is provided on the day of the event

Proceeds will benefit the E.D. Dunn Historic Garden Trust. The mission of the Trust is to care for the only Olmsted Brothers designed private garden in the Pacific Northwest open to the public.

Dunn Garden logoBeth Weir, Executive Director, (206) 362 0933

www.dunngardens.org

Follow up on yesterday Post on Backyard Cottages & Accessory Dwelling Units

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Updated: May 19, 2016

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Councilmember O’Brien

News release  from City of Seattle, Seattle City Council

Report prepared for the Seattle City Council

Removing Barriers to Backyard Cottages & Accessory Dwelling Units

Councilmember O’Brien’s bill makes a series of changes to the existing backyard cottage and mother-in-law unit building code. Here is a link to changes. The legislation ( draft) to increase the housing supply by encouraging low-impact housing options that fit within the scale and character of Seattle’s single-family neighborhoods.

Here are a few changes:

  • Allowing both a backyard cottage and mother-in-law unit on the same lot, which provides additional housing options while maintaining the character and appearance of the property.
  • Increasing the height limit for backyard cottages by 1-2 feet, depending on lot width, which would allow enough livable space to make two-bedroom units more feasible. Setback requirements from property edges would not change.
  • Removing the requirement for owners to include an off-street parking space for backyard cottages or mother-in-law unit. Currently, this requirement often requires removal of green space on the property. Feedback found the parking requirement was prohibitive in creating new backyard cottages, as additional parking spaces were either unnecessary or unable to fit on the lot. For single-family lots outside urban villages or urban centers, the one required off-street parking space for a single-family house requirement will still apply.
  • If a backyard cottage is only one-story, its floor area may cover up to 60% of the rear yard (currently 40%), creating a large enough livable space for those unable to use stairs. Existing setback requirements from the lot edge would not change.
  • Requiring that the property owner live on-site for at least one year after a backyard cottage or mother-in-law unit is created, rather than the current requirement that the owner live on-site at least 6 months out of every year in perpetuity. The requirement prevents speculative developers from acquiring property and building backyard cottages that don’t fit the character of the neighborhood, while allowing the owner future flexibility for those who don’t want, or are unable to continue living on-site.
  • Allowing backyard cottages on lots 3,200 square feet or greater in area (currently 4,000 square feet), which would make approximately 7,300 additional parcels eligible to provide this additional housing option.
  • Increasing the maximum gross floor area of a backyard cottage to 1,000 square feet (currently 800 square feet), which would provide more livable area and increase the likelihood of two-bedroom backyard cottages to better serve families with children.
  • If a backyard cottage is built above a garage, the garage square footage will no longer count toward the maximum floor area, which often results in an unreasonably small living space.

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