The next design review for Fauntleroy Place/Whole Foods project is on Thursday, August 14th at 8pm at High Point Community Center.
Blue Star will be presenting a revised design - an earlier design was previewed at our last JuNO meeting. I will be mmeting with Vlad tonight for a preview and will try to post my impressions here tonight.
Hope to see you all tomorrow.
Erica
42 and California Alley Petition
Attached is the petition that you may want to consider signing. If the developer is able to proceed with the alley vacation (closure for at least one year), many of our favorite
restaurants and business will be severely impacted. For example, Elliott Bay Brewery would not be able to receive deliveries essential for the beer brewing it does in the back of the restaurant (via direct pipes to the tanks).
Feel free to send this out to any West Seattle residents or friends. If you get signed petitions back to me by August
14th I would be happy to submit them.
More info is below.
Thanks.
Erica
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> The proposed development by Conner Properties at the corner
> of California and Alaska is petitioning the city to close
> 25% of the alley for at least one year. This is the alley
> that originates between Super Supplements and the Rocksport,
> and then extends south. This is the alley that services
> Elliott Bay, Talarico’s, Petco, Curious Kids and the
> future Murals apartments whose residents’ vehicle
> parking is in that alley. In short, this is the busiest
> alley in the Junction! An alley of closure if this nature
> would massively disrupt our entire neighborhood and it’s
> unclear how we would even manage the logistics. Would all
> the deliveries and waste collection happen on California
> Ave??
>
> This project has largely flown under the radar and
> community input is vital in creating development that
> compliments, and is considerate of, our neighborhood.
> Specifically for Junction merchants, this closure would
> created a significant strain primarily on California Ave,
> but the broader Junction community will most certainly feel
> the impact.
>
> The city is deciding whether to permit the alley
> closure/vacation and is seeking community input. If you
> find this issue concerning, here’s some more background
> written by the blog:
> http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=9439#more-9439
>
> What you can do:
> Write a letter to the city voicing your concerns; possibly
> among them increased congestion, pedestrian safety, and
> economic hardship in an already challenging time.
> Thoughtful letters from business owners are critical in
> sending a strong message to the city. Please email letter
> to moira.gray@seattle.gov by August 18.
> Collect signatures on the attached petition which opposed
> the alley vacation. Print out the petition and have your
> neighbors, friends and family sign. It’s easy -
> and it will take effort from the entire community to direct
> this development for the benefit of Junction merchants and
> our community. Our goal is 2000 signature by August 18, so
> let’s get crack’n! Hand deliver signed petitions to
> Elliott Bay.
> If you are concerned about this alley closure, thank you in
> advance for helping make the Merchants’ voice heard.
> All comments due by August 18.
Our next JuNO meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 8th at 6:30pm at Ginomai (corner of 42nd and Genesee). Our agenda includes a presentation by CORA (Concil for Residential Architects) concerning townhouse development and the proposed revisions to the multifamily code and Blue Star developers will present the new design rendering of Fauntleroy Place (Whole Foods and Hancock Fabrics).
We will also have very brief updates on some of the other projects happening in the neighborhood and opportunities for volunteer involvement.
JuNO is looking for leadership . . . if you have any interest in serving on our board, we would love to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to meet neighbors, learn more about your community and give back!
I look forward to seeing you all Tuesday.
Erica Karlovits
President
Junction Neighborhood Organization
May 29th at 6:30pm at the SW precinct community room will be the 2nd design review for the Conner Homes proposed project on 42nd/Alaska/California.
http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/luib/Notice.aspx?BID=315&NID=8092
It is very important that residents attend this meeting to give further comments on the project. This project will have a significant impact on our Junction and will set the tone for future development on our ‘main street’.
The West Seattle Blog has created this map of all the projects in the area.
http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?page_id=7207
Thanks Tracy for sharing!
A reminder that our meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 13th from 6:30-8pm at Ginomai (corner of 42nd and Genesee in the old West Seattle Christian Church School).
Blue Star will be present to update us on the construction of the approved Whole Foods project and how it will impact our neighborhood. They will also give us some new information on the proposed project in the ex-Huling Showroom property.
Conner Homes will then present information on the proposed project on California/Alaska/42nd that went to design review in April. We have sent them comments and suggestions based onthe presentation, and they are open to further discussion.
Our website, www.wsjuno.com, is temporarily down. The site was hacked so we are in the process of working with our provider to restore the information. I hope to report on Tuesday that it is up again - stay tuned.
Also, we will be having a garage sale this Saturday from 9-3pm in front of 4542 41st Ave SW. Proceeds from the garage sale will go towards our $300 501c3 application fee and process. If you have any items you would like to donate to the garage sale to help us raise money, feel free to stop in on Saturday. All unsold items will be given to a local charity.
I look forward to seeing you all soon!
Sincerely,
Erica Karlovits
President, JuNO
Please plan to attend the Early Design Guidance meeting on April 10th at 6:30pm at Chief Sealth H.S. The Super Supplements (Conner Homes) and one of the Harbor Properties (Huling Bros. land) will be reviewed.
This is a great opportunity to get a look at the proposed projects and give vital community input.
Residential Parking Zone Policy Review E-mail Update #1
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is now engaged in a review of the Residential Parking Zone (RPZ) program in Seattle. The RPZ program is designed to help residents who live in congested areas by discouraging long-term parking of non-residents on residential streets. Staff is looking at all aspects of the program, including program goals, permit issuance; zone creation, and enforcement practices. This work is being done in the broader context of the city’s goals with regards to parking management, transportation, land use, sustainability, climate change, and race and social justice. Staff is also looking at best practices for RPZ programs elsewhere.
SDOT wants to hear from you about the Residential Parking Zone Program. Here are several ways to get involved:
To learn more about the RPZ Policy Review Project, please check out www.seattle.gov/transportation/parking/rpz_policy_review.htm. Sign up to be on the mailing list to be kept up to date. Any questions, contact Jennifer Hayes, the project manager at (206) 684-3025, e-mail jennifer.hayes@seattle.gov, or through the project website.
A design review meeting has been schedule for April 10th, 6:30pm at Chief Sealth H.S.
This is for the building on California that Super Supplements, Barber Shop, Funky Janes, etc. are in. The proposed new design is described as:
Future construction of mixed use building: 12,000 sq ft retail at grade with 5 floors of residential apartments above totaling 60,500 sq ft on 2 below grade parking levels.
This is our opportunity to hear about the design, give feedback, and help shape our neighborhood!
