12th Ave NW Basin Drainage Improvement – October project update

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Posted: October 10, 2022

Project Update, October 2022

Hello Broadview community! Last month, we were excited to share updates about the first month of construction in the 12th Ave NW Basin Drainage Improvement project, as well as updates on the design of the Natural Drainage System element of the project. Since then, construction has continued, and the contractor has completed or made progress on the following tasks:

  • Adjusted a water main at 10th Ave NW and NW 125th St that conflicted with the new drainage system
  • Continued installation of the new drainage system on NW 125th St between 10th Ave NW and 9th Ave NW
  • To resolve a conflict between the old and new drainage systems, the contractor began installing a segment of new drainage system on the northern part of 10th Ave NW up to NW 125th St. This work along 10th Ave NW should be done by mid-month.

Throughout the month of October, the contractor plans to work on the following tasks:

  • Continue drainage system installation on NW 125th St towards 6th Ave NW
  • Complete drainage system installation on the northern section of 10th Ave NW
  • Replace a section of water main north of the intersection at NW 125th St and 7th Ave NW. Some homes may experience temporary water outages and impacted residents will be notified directly.
  • Maintenance hole installation on 11th Ave NW at the southern limit of the project
  • Pavement restoration along NW 125th St

The contractor started the underground work at the intersection of 10th Ave NW and NW 125th St, and their plan is to continue working eastward along NW 125th St until reaching 6th Ave NW. Following that, they will relocate to 11th Ave NW, moving northward along 11th Ave NW between NW 120th St and NW 122nd St. They will then work along NW 122nd St between 11th and 10th Ave NW. The last leg of construction will then take place along 10th Ave NW, between NW 122nd St and NW 125th St. Please see the highlighted area on the map below for the work areas.

The contractor will soon be staging two large water treatment tanks within the project area’s right-of-way, most likely along NW 122nd St. These tanks will minimize project-related sediment pollution by removing sediment from water used during construction before the water is discharged into the system. We will reach out directly to homes that are near where the tanks will be staged.

The underground work is expected to be complete in 2022. Final paving is weather dependent and planned for early 2023. Work will take place Monday through Friday, from 7am to 4pm.

Map showing underground pipe and conveyance work area

Construction Safety is Everyone’s Job, check out some top safety tips at: www.seattle.gov/utilities/constructionsafety

Natural Drainage System Project Update

The project team is close to reaching 90% design completion on the Natural Drainage System (NDS) project elements. The project team will be reaching out to residents in the immediate project area in the next month, and will be providing opportunities for the broader community to learn more about the NDS project in the upcoming months.

Looking ahead

We will continue sending monthly email updates with the latest information about the anticipated project schedule, construction progress, and impacts. Please encourage your neighbors to sign up by visiting our project website.

If you live near the Natural Drainage System portion of the project, please keep an eye out for a mailer or email update with opportunities to connect with the project team and learn more about the upcoming NDS construction.

Thank you!

We want to thank you for your patience during construction. We know construction can be disruptive, and we appreciate your understanding as we work to complete this necessary upgrade to your neighborhood’s drainage system. We always strive to make our projects as easy on the community as possible.

As always, if you have a question about the project, please feel free to contact the project manager directly by emailing Wan-Yee Kuo at Wan-Yee.Kuo@seattle.gov

Best,

Broadview Project Team

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Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines Including Boosters

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Posted: September 27, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, including all primary series doses and boosters for their age group.

The new bi-valent boosters are designed to provide protection against earlier and more recent variants of SCOVID-19. Information about who should get vaccinated when is at this CDC site.

You can find vaccination  locations near you using this site.

413 Apartments Proposed in Bitter Lake

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Posted: September 7, 2022

From The Urbanist

For full article see at this site.

Plans for “first significant residential development” on N 135th near Aurora Avenue

Big box stores surrounded by large surface parking lots currently dominate the area near N 135th Street and Aurora Avenue N. However, a new proposal from Madison Development Group could be the beginning of a very different future for this suburban stretch of the Bitter Lake Hub Urban Village.

Madison Development Group tapped Johnson Oaklief Architecture and Planning to design a seven-story apartment building on a site which currently hosts a large LA Fitness gym and parking lot. In its place would go 413 homes, office space, and 206 structured (but above ground) parking stalls. The parking ratio is 50%.

We see the subject site as something of a unique opportunity to introduce residential population in a location that provides amenity at a significant scale where the project can create its own community. As much as we would hope that the project might be a forerunner for a future residential community, we are of the opinion that that future may be 10-20 years out.

Early Design Guidance Application, 1215 North 135th Street, Seattle

Reasons why the developer is counting on a bright urban future for residential development in this area of the Aurora Avenue N corridor include the RapidRide E Line, which provides frequent transit service on Aurora, close proximity to grocery stores and other shopping amenities, and a proposed bicycle commuting trail on N 135th Street connecting to the Interurban Trail on Linden Avenue N. So far, Aurora Avenue N itself hasn’t seen much residential development in Bitter Lake, but as Linden and Stone Avenues fill in nearby, the leap to Aurora, Seattle’s deadliest stroad, could be next, especially if a proposed redesign tames the street, reducing speeding, crashes, and all around bleakness while promoting walkability.

The design packet states that project would also take advantage of a new zoning designation in Seattle that allows for “significant residential in a commercial area,” and it would be the first mid-rise development in the area to advance under this zoning code.

MHA requirements will apply to the project, which is projected to be just over 484,000 square feet of gross floor area. If the developer selects the in-lieu payment option, the project would generate roughly $4 million for Seattle’s affordable housing trust fund. Otherwise, the building would need to provide 20 affordable homes (at 60% of area median income) on site based on the 5% inclusionary zoning requirement in the area.

Learn more about this ambitious plan to reimagine an area currently dominated by big box retailers (and some empty commercial buildings and storefronts) as a mixed-use neighborhood at the upcoming September 12th early design guidance meeting. The project is seeking one design departure, which the developer argues would facilitate transitioning Stone Avenue N to a green street. 

12th Ave NW Basin Drainage Improvement Project Update

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Posted: September 3, 2022

Below is the most recent project update from Seattle Public Utilities.

Project Update, August 2022

Last month, we reached out with an update on the 12th Ave NW Basin Drainage Improvement project to share that the construction of the pipe and conveyance elements was slated to begin in late July or early August 2022. Since then, construction has begun, and the contractor has completed the following tasks:

  • Replaced sanitary sewer maintenance holes
  • Pruned trees to make room for construction equipment
  • Staged materials along the street to expedite installation
  • Checked for underground utility conflicts on NW 125th St

The contractor started the underground work at the intersection of 10th Ave NW and NW 125th St, and their plan is to continue working eastward along NW 125th St until reaching 6th Ave NW. Following that, they will relocate to 11th Ave NW, moving northward along 11th Ave NW between NW 120th St and NW 122nd St. They will then work along NW 122nd St between 11th and 10th Ave NW. The last leg of construction will then take place along 10th Ave NW, between NW 122nd St and NW 125th St. Please see the highlighted area on the map below for the work areas.

Due to an unforeseen conflict with a water main and the proposed storm pipe, the current work along NW 125th took a temporary pause. The contractor’s work is expected to resume today, August 31. You might have seen the contractor doing minor work in other parts of the project area during this pause. SPU crews plan to resolve the water main conflict on September 1, and properties that will experience water service interruptions have been notified.

The contractor will soon be staging two large water treatment tanks within the project area’s right-of-way, most likely along NW 122nd St. These tanks will minimize project-related sediment pollution by removing sediment from water used during construction before the water is discharged into the system. We will reach out directly to homes that are near where the tanks will be staged.

The underground work is expected to be complete in 2022. Final paving is weather dependent and planned for early 2023. Work will take place Monday through Friday, from 7am to 4pm.

Map showing underground pipe and conveyance work area

Anticipated Impacts

During construction you can expect:

  • Construction-related noise, dust, vibrations
  • Restricted street parking near work zones
  • Partial lane closures
  • Equipment being stored in the right of way
  • Temporary access restrictions and limited access to some driveways during daytime working hours

Pedestrian access and access for essential services (such as emergency vehicles, mail delivery and garbage pickup) will always be maintained.

Any temporary access limitations to driveways will be communicated in advance by the construction management team.

Construction Safety is Everyone’s Job, check out some top safety tips at: www.seattle.gov/utilities/constructionsafety

Natural Drainage System Project Update

The project team is close to reaching 90% design completion on the Natural Drainage System (NDS) project elements. The project team will be reaching out to residents in the immediate project area in the next month, and will be providing opportunities for the broader community to learn more about the NDS project in the upcoming months.

Looking ahead

We will continue sending monthly email updates with the latest information about the anticipated project schedule, construction progress, and impacts. Please encourage your neighbors to sign up by visiting our project website.

If you live near the Natural Drainage System portion of the project, please keep an eye out for a mailer or email update with opportunities to connect with the project team and learn more about the upcoming NDS construction.

Thank you!

We want to thank you for your patience during construction. We know construction can be disruptive, and we appreciate your understanding as we work to complete this necessary upgrade to your neighborhood’s drainage system. We always strive to make our projects as easy on the community as possible.

As always, if you have a question about the project, please feel free to contact the project manager directly by emailing Sierra.Gawlowski@seattle.gov

Best,

Broadview Project Team

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Candidates Forum at the Haller Lake Community Club on September 8th

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Updated: September 1, 2022

The Broadview-Bitterlake Community Council is co-sponsoring a Candidates forum with the Haller Lake Commynity Club again. It will be live at the Haller Lake Community Club or on zoom. The list of candidates is below. Please submit questions ahead of time. You can use this email for questions. Make sure to identify which candidate the question is for.

Meeting

Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Topic: Candidates’ Night

Come hear from candidates running in Haller Lake and Bitter Lake. The following candidates have confirmed attendance:                

  • Cliff Moon US Congressional District 7
  • Julie Anderson Secretary of State
  • Patricia Weber State Senate District 32
  • Cindy Ryu (remotely) State Rep. District 32 Position 1
  • Lauren Davis State Rep. District 32 Position 2
  • Mathew Gross State Senate District 46
  • Javier Valdez (through campaign manager) State Senate District 46
  • Gerry Pollet State Rep. District 46 Position 1
  • Darya Farivar State Rep. District 46 Position 2
  • Lelach Rave State Rep. District 46 Position 2

There will be cookies for in-person attendees outside from 6:45 to 6:55. Meeting starts at 7:00 sharp inside, masks highly recommended.

Open to all.

Where: Haller Lake Community Club and Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84789477952?pwd=MHJrUUZyM2U3NGJRRFJDRE85bmtCdz09

Broadview-Bitter Lake Community Council

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Our NEW Email:                 BroadviewBitterLakeCC@gmail.com

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Transit, Cameras and Maps to Help Your Travel

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Posted: August 25, 2022

When you ride public transit Metro Transit or Sound Transit do the driving for you.  Use transit for your travel whenever possible. But if you for some reason need to drive there are ways to be time and fuel (pollution) efficient.

Many drivers use some kind of traffic information to help plan and manage their trips. Here are a couple online sites that give real time travel information.

The Washington State Department of Transportation has a map showing travel alerts. This time of year. road construction is often a reason for traffic delays. The Travel Center Map site covers the whole of the state.

The Seattle Department of Transportation has a travelers map showing web cameras and other links like traffic incidents and travel times.

Remember that how you travel has an impact on you and everyone else.

 

 

Seattle Redistricting Commission seeks public comment on draft map of new City Council Districts

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Posted: August 4, 2022

The Seattle Redistricting Commission is currently in the process of redrawing the boundaries of Seattle’s seven City Council Districts. Over the past five months, the Commission has hosted or participated in more than 50 community information sessions, a community survey, and seven public forums to gather feedback from the public about the redistricting process and its potential impact on neighborhoods. This process has resulted in the Commission adopting a draft map of new City Council District boundaries. Members of the public are invited to submit comments on the draft map and its proposed district boundaries.

“For the first time in Seattle’s history, we are engaged in redrawing the lines of the seven City Council districts,” said Greg Nickels, Seattle Redistricting Commission Chair. “My fellow commissioners and I are taking great care to listen to the public as we are doing our work. Adopting a draft map is a big step forward in that process.”

The Commission’s draft map was generated at an open public meeting of the Seattle Redistricting Commission on August 2 and was informed by the public comments submitted over the last five months. The map follows City Charter and state-mandated criteria using geographic information system (GIS) expertise and 2020 Census data to draw new boundaries and establish districts that are compact, contiguous, and approximately equal in population. The map also accounts for additional factors such as, to the extent practical, following existing district boundaries, recognizing waterways and geographic boundaries, and to the extent possible, preserving Seattle’s existing communities and neighborhoods.

Public Comment

A discussion of the final draft map will now begin and both public comment and participation are requested by the Seattle Redistricting Commission. Members of the public can review the final draft map and offer feedback at https://www.seattle.gov/redistricting/how-to-participate.

The designated public comment period is open from August 3, 2022 until the date the Commission files the final district plan, which is currently scheduled to be November 8, 2022, and shall be no later than November 15, 2022.

If you would like to obtain a physical copy of the draft map, please contact Logan Drummond at Logan.Drummond@seattle.gov. You can also find a copy at the customer service desk in Seattle City Hall, located at 600 Fourth Avenue.

Public comment can be made:

  • In-person at one of three Public Forums
    • Public Forum #1: Tuesday, August 9th, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
      Physical Location: Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue, Boards & Commissions Room L280
      Virtual Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84697105761
    • Public Forum #2: September – date and time TBD
    • Public Forum #3: October – date and time TBD
  • In-person at any regularly scheduled Seattle Redistricting Commission meeting. Check the Seattle Redistricting Commission website for dates and times.
  • In writing using the Seattle Redistricting Commission’s public comment submission form.

For more information, or to request interpretation services for any of the public forums, please contact Elsa Batres-Boni at Elsa.Batres-Boni@seattle.gov or (206) 256-6198.

For more information about the Seattle Redistricting Commission, visit http://www.seattle.gov/redistricting.

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