Building Connections » Long-Range Planning http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov Department of Planning and Development news and events Wed, 22 May 2013 21:05:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Capitol Hill Community Meeting Set http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/05/14/capitol-hill-community-meeting-set/ http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/05/14/capitol-hill-community-meeting-set/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 15:49:01 +0000 DPDweb http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/?p=2655 The Capitol Hill Champion invites you to a Community Catch-Up and Conversation on Monday, May 20, 2013. Learn about the work that has been done at the Sound Transit site on Broadway and be part of the conversation to shape what goes up when the red wall comes down. Find out what the next steps are and how you can be involved — comment and get your questions answered.

Monday, May 20, 2013
5:30 p.m. Social Hour
6-8 p.m. Presentations and Discussion
Broadway Performance Hall

Refreshments and kids table will be provided
For more information and to RSVP, contact caphilltod@gmail.com

The Capitol Hill Champion is a partnership of the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce and the Capitol Hill Community Council that focuses on the neighborhood priorities for the Sound Transit site on Broadway.

]]> http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/05/14/capitol-hill-community-meeting-set/feed/ 0 Development Agreement Proposed for Capitol Hill Light Rail Station Sites http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/05/13/development-agreement-proposed-for-capitol-hill-light-rail-station-sites/ http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/05/13/development-agreement-proposed-for-capitol-hill-light-rail-station-sites/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 15:55:21 +0000 DPDweb http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/?p=2654 In October of 2011, the Urban Design Framework for the Capitol Hill Light Rail Station Sites was finalized. The Framework articulated a vision of the community for the redevelopment of the station sites, offering development guidance and design guidance to the future developers of the station sites. Shortly after the Framework was finalized, City and Sound Transit staff began negotiations on the terms of a development agreement that if approved by both the City and Sound Transit Board would outline development standards for the station sites that that vary from otherwise applicable development regulations in order to achieve goals outlined in the Framework. Those terms were outlined in a term sheet in October 2012 that describes the intended commitments by the City and Sound Transit to follow some of the development guidance offered in the Urban Design Framework.

The proposed development agreement has been drafted and will be considered by the Seattle City Council later this summer. Site-specific design guidelines that describe the design guidance are also proposed to be adopted by Seattle City Council. On May 13, 2013, the City published the SEPA determination and SEPA checklist on the legislation that recommends approval of the development agreement and site-specific design guidelines. Other documents available include the proposed legislation, the SEPA notice, the Director’s Report and Sound Transit’s Coordinated Development Plan (revised May 2013).

Legislation documents:
Proposed legislation
Proposed development agreement
Proposed site-specific design guidelines

Director’s Report

SEPA documents:
SEPA notice
SEPA checklist
SEPA determination

Other referenced documents:
Urban Design Framework
Sound Transit Coordinated Development Plan (revised May 2013)

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]]> http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/05/08/industrial-lands-website-undergoing-maintenance/feed/ 0 City Adopts South Lake Union Legislation http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/05/07/city-adopts-south-lake-union-legislation/ http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/05/07/city-adopts-south-lake-union-legislation/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 19:59:54 +0000 CallisM http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/?p=2653 The City adopted South Lake Union legislation on May 6, 2013.  Read the adopted bill, and blog entries from the Mayor and City Council below:

]]> http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/05/07/city-adopts-south-lake-union-legislation/feed/ 0 City Council to Vote on Neighborhood Plan Goals and Policies http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/05/06/city-council-to-vote-on-neighborhood-plan-goals-and-policies/ http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/05/06/city-council-to-vote-on-neighborhood-plan-goals-and-policies/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 23:51:28 +0000 DPDweb http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/?p=2649 On May 13th City Council will be voting on the Rainier Beach and Broadview/Bitter Lake/Haller Lake neighborhood plans goals and policies that were amended through the neighborhood plan update. These goals and policies provide direction to the City as we undertake projects and programs in support of the neighborhood plan. The Neighborhood Advisory Committee and City worked together to develop the amendments using the community’s input and review provided during the planning workshops and POEL workshops.

]]> http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/05/06/city-council-to-vote-on-neighborhood-plan-goals-and-policies/feed/ 0 Ballard to Interbay Land Use Corridor Study http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/05/03/ballard-to-interbay-land-use-corridor-study/ http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/05/03/ballard-to-interbay-land-use-corridor-study/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 18:13:49 +0000 CallisM http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/?p=2644 For the past six months, we have been studying and thinking about the future of Interbay. Metro has introduced Rapid Ride giving residents and businesses more frequent transit. New apartments and offices are under construction. New businesses have joined long-standing ones to become part of an increasingly diverse business community.

We shared our preliminary recommendations for future land use at a community meeting on April 29. Over 50 people attended to learn more and let us know what they thought. Two additional briefings are scheduled for the the Ballard District Council Meeting (May 8 at 7:00 p.m.) and the Magnolia Community Club (May 9 at 7:00 p.m.). You can also provide your feedback online through the end of May.

]]> http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/05/03/ballard-to-interbay-land-use-corridor-study/feed/ 0 Proposed Marijuana Zoning Restrictions http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/05/03/proposed-marijuana-zoning-restrictions/ http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/05/03/proposed-marijuana-zoning-restrictions/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 18:04:04 +0000 CallisM http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/?p=2642 Seattle City Council is proposing legislation that would limit the growing, processing, selling, or delivery of marijuana or marijuana-infused products to scales that are appropriate for the zoning designation and characteristics of the area in which they would be located. These regulations are being proposed in response to changes to state regulations that allow the production, processing, selling, and delivery of marijuana and marijuana-infused products for medical and recreational use. This legislation is meant to compliment additional state regulations which are still being created, but will provide standards for commercial operations relating to advertising, security, product tracking, and minimum distance to schools, parks, playgrounds, childcare centers, and other youth- oriented facilities.

The primary purpose of the proposal is to limit the off-site impacts of larger-scale marijuana-related activity in residential and historic character areas. The ordinance would accomplish this by limiting the level of activity in business and residences in specific areas. Proposed limits would apply in all designated Historic Districts and the following zones: Single-Family, Multifamily, Pioneer Square Mixed, International District Mixed, International District Residential, Pike Place Mixed, Harborfront, and Neighborhood Commercial 1. In these restricted areas, the production, processing, selling, or delivery of marijuana, marijuana-infused products, or useable marijuana in any business establishment or dwelling unit would be limited to:

  • Forty-five marijuana plants
  • Seventy-two ounces of useable marijuana
  • An amount of marijuana product that could reasonably be produced with 72 ounces of useable marijuana

These limits are intended to preclude commercial-scale facilities in these areas while still allowing “collective gardens” – a designation allowed by the state in which groups of up to 10 patients can grow medical marijuana for their own uses. The legislation would not specifically limit marijuana-related activity in other areas beyond existing regulations.

The proposed ordinance would also implement a size limit for indoor agricultural operations in industrial areas and make a minor change to clarify the intent of existing allowances for certain agricultural uses. This change would apply to any agricultural use in designated Manufacturing and Industrial Centers.

The Council’s Housing, Human Services, Health, and Culture Committee is planning to discuss potential amendments to the initial legislation at their May 8th meeting and could take a vote on the legislation as early as the May 22nd meeting. More information on the proposal is available at www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/cannabiszoningrestrictions/.

]]> http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/05/03/proposed-marijuana-zoning-restrictions/feed/ 0 North Rainier Proposed Rezone for the Urban Village http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/04/29/proposed-rezone-of-the-north-rainier-urban-village/ http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2013/04/29/proposed-rezone-of-the-north-rainier-urban-village/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:06:56 +0000 CallisM http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/?p=2639 We are proposing to amend the official land use map and the Land Use Code to rezone and apply development standards on areas within the North Rainier Hub Urban Village.  Our proposal would:

  • Rezone areas from Commercial 2 (C2) and Neighborhood Commercial 3 (NC3) to Seattle Mixed (SM)
  • Increase allowable heights to 85 feet in certain proposed commercially-zoned areas near the Mount Baker light rail station
  • Increase allowable heights to 125 feet in certain commercially-zoned areas between Rainier Avenue South and M.L. King Jr. Way South
  • Introduce new development standards in the proposed 125-foot zone to control the bulk of new structures and increase pedestrian circulation
  • Rezone certain areas at South McClellan Street and Claremont Avenue South from Single Family (SF) to Seattle Mixed/Residential 55/75 (SM/R 55/75)
  • Rezone the parcel at 25th Avenue South from Lowrise 3 (LR3) to Seattle Mixed/Residential 55/75 (SM/R 55/75)

Our proposed rezones and code amendments are based on the Mount Baker Town Center Urban Design Framework (2012) to carry out key actions identified by the community during the recent update of the North Rainier Neighborhood Plan. Our porposal is intended to encourage future development that respects the context of the neighborhood core, achieves appropriate transitions to less intensive zones, and supports the neighborhood’s pedestrian and transit orientation around the Mt. Baker Light Rail Station. 

For additional information please review these documents:

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We’ve assembled a stakeholder advisory group that meets monthly until August of 2013 to help work through topics.  The study could lead to changes to the city’s comprehensive plan and land use codes to achieve shared goals. We’ll also work on urban design plans to help guide improvements to streets and public spaces. 

Join the Feet First Walk & Talk:
Wednesday, May 8. 5:30PM-7:30PM
Tickets are FREE. Space is limited and reservations are required.

Hosted by Feet First and sponsored by DPD and Starbucks, this event will feature keynote speakers: Seattle City Councilmember Richard Conlin and Former Mayor of Seattle, Charles Royer. At seven stops, starting with King Street Station, topic leaders will discuss common interests, and consider how to make the area safe and inviting for people to walk. All participants are invited to a reception following the walk.

For more information about this Walk & Talk event, go to http://feetfirst.org/events/stadium-district-walk-talk or please email info@feetfirst.org, or call 206-652-2310 ext 5.

Next Stakeholder Advisory Group Meeting:
Tuesday, May 21 4:00PM-6:00PM
Seattle Municipal Tower, room 4050
Public is welcome to observe and provide comment 

Email  Geoffrey.Wentlandt@seattle.gov or call 684-3586 to be added to the project list-serve.

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Community Meeting – The Future of Interbay

What do you think about our Preliminary Recommendations for future land use in Interbay? Here’s how you can provide your feedback:

What is the Ballard to Interbay Land Use Corridor Study?
For the past six months, we have been studying and thinking about the future of Interbay. Metro has introduced Rapid Ride giving residents and businesses more frequent transit. New apartments and offices are under construction. Newcomers, ranging from small craft distiller Sound Spirits to large national retailer Petco, have joined long-standing businesses like GM Nameplate and Keller Supply to become part of an increasingly diverse business community. And more change is likely.

We’ve reviewed lots of information, and discussed ideas/options with the Interbay Working Group along the way. But now we need to hear from YOU. Some of the key issues include:

  • Business: What kind of businesses can thrive in the Interbay corridor?
  • Retail: What types of retail does the community want ?
  • Pedestrians and Bicycles: Which streets are the most important for walking and biking?
  • Housing: Would Interbay be a good place for more people to live?

Your input will help us finalize recommendations and guide future changes to land-use policies and zoning for Interbay. Now is a great time to tell us what you would like to see happen in Interbay!

Questions? Comments?
For more information about the Ballard to Interbay Land Use Corridor Study visit our website http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/Planning/EnvisioningInterbay/Overview/default.asp

You can also contact:
Patrice Carroll, Planner
(206) 684-0946
patrice.carroll@seattle.gov

Geoffrey Wentlandt, Urban Designer
(206) 684-3586
geoffrey.wentlandt@seattle.gov

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