Over the past decade, Ballard has seen significant changes from the “sleepy” neighborhood it once was. The area has become denser as it became attractive to younger people and to families with children. At the same time, the job market has changed, but job growth has not kept up with the population growth. We are partnering with the Ballard Partnership for Smart Growth (Partnership) on a coordinated and strategic planning effort to address these changes and help create a vision that will shape growth and guide new development in Ballard.
Archives for May 2014
Closing Geotechnical and Structural Special Inspections
When you are ready to send final letters to close out special inspections, please send them to Raushanah.elamin@seattle.gov. There will be a significant delay in closing your project if you send final letters to dpdgeo@seattle.gov or dpd_structural@seattle.gov.
Project Site Legal Description Required for Early Design Guidelines Applications
We now require that you include your development site’s legal description in your Early Design Guideline Drop Off application package.
Draft Stormwater Regulations Ready for Public Review
Urban areas that collect stormwater runoff in municipal separate storm sewers and discharge it to surface waters must have a permit under the federal Clean Water Act. The Department of Ecology develops and administers National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) municipal stormwater permits in Washington State. Our regulations must be equivalent to Ecology’s NPDES 2012 Stormwater Manual. To meet these requirements, we are revising our existing Stormwater Code and associated Directors’ Rules. We are holding a public meeting on June 3 to discuss our revised stormwater regulations and to get your feedback.
March Permit Turnaround Times
March 2014 permit approval turnaround times.
Seattle 2035 Recap: Neighborhood Summit and Community Open Houses
At the Neighborhood Summit and in our series of Open Houses, DPD was on hand to talk about Seattle 2035, the update to the city’s Comprehensive Plan currently underway. We heard great questions about growth, planning, and development in the city and asked attendees for input about how we can plan for a better, more equitable, and more sustainable Seattle.
Seattle Design Commission Announces Two New Appointments
The Seattle Design Commission is happy to announce to new appointments. Lee Copeland, FAIA, is an architect, urban designer and educator with more than 50 years of experience. Thaddeus Egging, PE, LEED AP BD+C, is an Associate at KPFF Consulting Engineers.
Design Commission Seeking New Member
The Seattle Design Commission is seeking a new Get Engaged member. The Get Engaged program places young adults ages 18-29 on the City of Seattle’s public boards and commissions. Get Engaged commissioners serve a one-year term starting September each year. Acting in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council, commissioners help shape policy decisions, make recommendations, and provide citizen participation in city government. Started in 2001, Get Engaged is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of leaders and advocating for the influence of young voices in city affairs.
April Publication Updates
DPD updated three Tips and released three final Director’s Rules in April.