Showing posts with label 185th rezone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 185th rezone. Show all posts

ELNA to get a look into the future of the neighborhood -- and the future of the city council

Saturday, September 18, 2021

ELNA monthly meeting Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 7-9pm on Zoom. Email to be sent the meeting link: ELNABoard@gmail.com

The Echo Lake Neighborhood will get a look into its future with guest Nathan Daum, Economic Development Program Manager for the city of Shoreline. 

Traffic, development, 185th redesign, the transit station, townhouses, perhaps huge apartment buildings. 

We're in the midst of major change right now. What will it be like in five years? Ten years? Will we be forced out of our homes? Will we be able to get out of our homes when commuters park across our driveways? What advantages will come with the changes?

We've asked Nate to look into his crystal ball and tell us our future.

We are pleased that all four people on the ballot for Shoreline City Council will join us to introduce themselves. 

All four are running unopposed on the November ballot, so will be on the council come January 2022. Chris Roberts is the lone incumbent and Laura Mork, Eben Pobee, and John Ramsdell will be new. All have deep roots and involvement in the community.

North City and Meridian Park neighbors are particularly welcome to join us.



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Not leaving the rezone: the Berean Church renovation included lunch

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Berean Bible Church
 2345 North 185th Street in Shoreline


Major renovation project nears completion with help from lunches being served

By Bob Junell

It’s not often when one sees the client serving the workers at a construction site but that is what’s going on in Shoreline in a rare show of gratitude in the construction business.

A more contemporary fireplace and upgraded windows were installed 


A major renovation project is under way at Berean Bible Church on N 185th Street as the church expands its interior space to more readily accommodate visitors and church goers. The church was built 55 years ago and includes the sanctuary, education wing, and a full-size gymnasium in addition to offices and children’s areas.

The interior lounge area was gutted for the remodel including removing interior walls and windows. 
 

The construction project has been underway since late summer and plans are that it will be mostly completed in time for Christmas services. The remodel includes renovation of the main hallway and lounge, updated restrooms to provide greater accessibility and expanded staircase from west parking, all to better serve the congregation and community.

The west entry from the parking lot was remodeled
to be more welcoming and have easier access. 
 
Craig Chaney, primary architect for the project from Merrick Lentz Architects stated, “We worked with the Church to realize their vision, transforming a small lobby and narrow hallway into a large, light filled gathering space that presents a welcoming and comfortable environment to everyone who visits."

Some of J.M. Riley’s construction crew enjoying one of the weekly lunches
provided by volunteers and Panera Bread Alderwood Mall.


The construction crew, of course, takes time for lunch every day but the uniqueness of Wednesday lunch is that it is served by volunteers who prepare and serve a meal for the workers just to say thanks for their workmanship. Recently, one of the volunteer families was unable to host due to medical treatments, so they invited Panera Bread of Alderwood Mall to substitute for them and provide the full lunch for the crew.

Manager Marty McIntyre from Panera Bread at Alderwood Mall provided a wonderful spread
of their famous lunches for the construction crew.


General Manager Sabrina Walton and Marty McIntyre, Associate Manager, stepped up to donate and deliver the meal for the twelve-man crew last week. Panera Bread Alderwood has provided catering for the church in the past and is a favorite after-church meal stop for churchgoers and friends.

The superintendent for the principal contractor, JM Riley, Kevin Kimler commented, "The lunches have gone a long way to create great relationships with the workers and church, and the church certainly knows that sometimes the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach!”

Merrick Lentz Architects' rendering of new Commons area of Berean Bible Church 

The “Open Doors - Open Arms” theme for the renovation is keeping in mind that with the rezoning of 185th Street the population around the church will grow dramatically. The church is preparing long range to better serve the community as well as its own membership, including very active children’s and youth programs.

"I have had the privilege of being part of this church family since its conception,” stated Senior Pastor Jim Shemaria, and as pastor for the past 25 years I’m looking forward to Berean serving this community as it undergoes great changes with the new Light Rail coming near us. We have been on this corner for 52 years and look forward to the next 52 years with our newly remodeled facility.

"The renovation project started at the end of July and is on schedule to finish in time for Christmas services on December 23rd. We invite the community to join us for the celebration of Christmas and to enjoy our new remodel project.”

Volunteers provided much of the labor for painting the interior, including
Senior Pastor Jim Shemaria who earned his way through college by working for a painting contractor. 


The nearly one-million-dollar project is completely self-funded with some of the work, such as interior painting, being provided by church volunteers. 

Berean Bible Church is located at 2345 North 185th Street in Shoreline, just two blocks east of Meridian Avenue. The Church is just across from the Senior Center at the Shoreline Center at 1st NE and NE 185th which can be used for additional parking. 



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Planning the future of 185th

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

185th Street Corridor

The City of Shoreline has started the planning process for the 185th Corridor, from Fremont Ave N to 10th NE, then jogging right along 10th to NE 180th and up the hill to 15th NE in North City.

This is the area which was rezoned for high density as part of the 185th subarea around the 185th light rail station.

Now they want to involve the community and have planned several outreach events.

The City has been preparing for many years for the scheduled opening of the Shoreline North/185th Station in 2024. Between 2013 and 2015, the City engaged the community in the development of the 185th Street Station Subarea Plan. In March 2015, Shoreline’s City Council approved zoning updates for the 185th Street Station Subarea.

Now, the City is undertaking the 185th Street Multimodal Corridor Strategy (185th MCS) to engage the community in the creation of a vision for the 185th Street Corridor.

Outreach events and activities

Corridor Walking and/or Biking Tours

Walk or bike along the corridor to review existing conditions, identify corridor components to preserve/enhance, and envision needed changes that could help the corridor work better for everyone.
  • Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 1pm to 3pm. Start and end tour at the Spartan Recreation Center, 202 NE 185th Street, Cascade Room

In order to manage tour sizes, please RSVP and indicate your walk or bike tour preference and number of participants.

Children under 18 are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult.

Storefront Studios

Learn more about the process and talk to the team about the existing corridor and the future demands anticipated on the corridor.
  • Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 1pm to 3pm. Spartan Recreation Center, 202 NE 185th Street, Cascade Room
  • Tuesday, October 23, 2018 from 1pm to 3pm. Spartan Recreation Center, 202 NE 185th Street, Cascade Room
Open House 

Hear a brief presentation about the 185th MCS and discuss your ideas for corridor improvements with the team.
  • Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 6pm to 8pm. Council Chambers, City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N.


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Correction: Post Office property was not in the 185th rezone

Friday, October 20, 2017

Post Office property is zoned Commercial Business
By Diane Hettrick

In the article about the loss of the North City post office lease, I stated that the property had been rezoned as part of the 185th Station Subarea.

That was not correct. The parcel where the post office sits at NE 175th and 15th Ave NE was rezoned years ago.

With the assistance of the Planning department, I now have the correct information.

North City along 15th NE was zoned CB (Community Business) about 17 years ago. At the same time, the other existing business areas were also zoned CB: Ballinger, 4-Corners, Ridgecrest, and the area around NE 145th and 15th NE.

Much of the property along the east side of 12th Ave NE was rezoned to CB with the Station Area rezones several years ago.

The development requirements for CB zoning were slightly modified about 5 years ago to be consistent with other CB zones outside of North City.

Currently, the maximum building height is 60 feet (from average existing grade or 5-6 stories) with residential and commercial uses. There is no requirement that multi-story buildings include retail spaces or "affordable" residential units. However, developers can apply for Multifamily Tax Exemptions if they provide some affordability. The Polaris Apartments on NE 175th St are a recent example of that.




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145th Station Citizens Committee to hear about planning for 185th Subarea

Sunday, June 19, 2016

There will be a meeting of the 145SCC this coming Thursday, June 23, 7-8:30pm at Shoreline City Hall, Room 302, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

On the proposed agenda is Paul Cohen, Shoreline Planning Manager, for a discussion of what is happening with development in the 185th station Area (development discussions, permits, other processes).

The group will also decide whether to meet during the summer. There is a meeting planned for September 22, just before the City Council is scheduled to vote on Adoption of 145th Station Area Development Code Amendment and Zoning Map on Monday, Sept 26.



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Futurewise awards City Livable Communities Award for 185th Street Station Subarea Plan

Sunday, March 27, 2016

From the City of Shoreline

On March 16, Futurewise awarded the City a Livable Communities Award for its 185th Street Station Subarea Plan. The award recognizes the City’s efforts to encourage smart growth in the community through adoption of policies and regulations that exemplify smart land use principles, which help to create healthy communities.

“As the region continues to grow, so will Shoreline,” stated Shoreline Mayor Chris Roberts. “The work we did on the 185th Street Station Subarea helps ensure that growth is concentrated around transit investments instead of allowing it to spread throughout the city. This will help create a more walkable community, with greater housing options, and will better support neighborhood businesses.”

The City has resumed the planning process for the 145th Street Station Subarea Plan, which will be a similar process to the 185th planning process. More information and find out about upcoming meetings here.

As a smart growth advocate, Futurewise works to protect forests, farms, and shorelines by limiting development on critical rural and resource lands and habitat. Futurewise’s Livable Communities program advocates and promotes vibrant, compact, livable development in our urban communities by supporting housing options, transportation choices, and smart development patterns.



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Superior Court has granted Summary Judgement to the City on the Planned Action Ordinance

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Statement from Shoreline Preservation Society

In the matter of the Ordinance 707, The Planned Action Ordinance the Court has granted Summary Judgement to the City of Shoreline vs Shoreline Preservation Society. The community group had sought to oppose this ordinance which abrogates the rights of citizens to receive notice, comment of appeal development proposals.

The judge let this stand as well as the EIS. However, there was minimal explanation as to why in the ruling.

“Of course we are disappointed and disagree with the Judge’s opinion, “ said Janet Way, President of the Shoreline Preservation Society. 
“We are studying the ruling and deciding what options and strategies might be possible going forward. We will decide what course of action we might take further as necessary. But we are still working hard on issues of immediate importance and concern on the 145th Rezones and on informing our neighbors of what is happening. Though we are saddened by this decision, we will continue to advocate for the environment and to preserve things that matter in Shoreline.”

The ruling leaves in place the Planned Action Ordinance and EIS for the 185th Subarea.

This means that for the time being the mile-wide rezone and massive changes to the community will continue in relation to Light Rail Station Area development regardless of their impacts to the community. It remains to be seen what the actual impacts will be and the costs to the taxpayers and to special districts charged with providing services.



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185th Street Station Subarea Planned Action Ordinance stands

Statement from the City of Shoreline

On March 18, the Superior Court of King County granted the City’s Motion for Summary Judgment in Shoreline Preservation Society’s (SPS) challenge to the City’s planned action ordinance (Ordinance 707) and the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the 185th Street Station Subarea Plan. The Court granted the City’s motion on all counts.

One of SPS’s primary arguments was its belief that in addition to the EIS completed for the Subarea Plan, the City should have also completed a separate EIS for adoption of the planned action ordinance. SPS also argued in the alternative that if a separate EIS was not required, they should be able to challenge the EIS prepared by the City for the 185th Street Station Subarea Plan in the Superior Court proceeding. The Court held that not only was a separate EIS not required but that the proper forum for SPS to challenge the Subarea Plan EIS was before the Growth Management Hearings Board. SPS did challenge the EIS before the Growth Board, and in December 2015, the Growth Board ruled in favor of the City and dismissed SPS’s case in this regard.

In addition, in its Summary Judgment ruling, the Superior Court found that the City provided adequate public notice and opportunities for comment as required by SEPA and the Shoreline Municipal Code when adopting Ordinance 707. The Court stated, “Defendant provided adequate notice of not only its intent to adopt a planned action ordinance, but allowed ample opportunity for public comment and involvement which included, among other things, visionary workshops, walking tours, design dialog workshops, environmental review, social media, mailings, community event forums, planning commission meetings, public hearings and city council meetings as well as postings on the City’s website, on social media and in the newspaper.”

“The City engaged the public in a robust planning process for the 185th Street Station Subarea Plan spanning almost two years,” stated City Manager Debbie Tarry. “We are pleased by the Court’s decision and will continue to engage the public in the planning process as we continue planning for the 145th Street Station Subarea.”



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Shoreline Preservation Society announces appeal of GMHB case

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Friday, January 15th the Shoreline Preservation Society (SPS) filed a judicial appeal of the Growth Management Hearings Board decision on the 185th Subarea, zoning, and environmental impact statement  to the Thurston County Superior Court. The Board had ruled in favor of the City of Shoreline on December 16, 2015.

SPS did so because the Board erred in a rush to approve transit-oriented development, failing to recognize  that the Shoreline City Council has mandated explosive new growth without any plan to pay for the substantial new infrastructure that will be required to support it. 
SPS is appealing the GMHB decision because these massive rezones are wrong for Shoreline, a city that prides itself on having livable neighborhoods. SPS believes that the City’s actions do not comply with the Growth Management Act and therefore must be invalidated and remanded back to the GMHB Board by the Court. 
The physical nature of our community as described in the appeal states: “According to the Subarea Plan, the subarea’s existing population is 7,944 people. This subarea, rezone, and planned action allows for buildings of 4-7 stories with densities upward of 48 dwelling units per acre with a build out population of approximately 56,529 people -- a population eight times its existing size, and larger than the existing population of the City of Shoreline as a whole.

 Janet Way, President of SPS, stated
“SPS is standing up for the distinct character of our community, while still in support of the GMA. We can support smart growth and promote a vibrant community without dismantling our existing community completely, displacing thousands of residents who have contributed to our community for many decades. We can support growth without destroying our sense of place or overtaxing our residents to pay for upzone impacts.”


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KUOW: vast 185th rezoning will make Shoreline look like Seattle

Monday, January 18, 2016

1400 homes in the 185th rezone

KUOW.org published an article about the density expected for Shoreline with the rezoning for the 185th Transit Station, as well as ideas to redevelop the Shoreline Center for greater density.

Shoreline, just north of Seattle, is a classic suburb facing a very urban challenge. 
It is gaining a light rail station at 185th Street and I-5. And that new station is kicking off a vast redevelopment that will change the shape of the city. In all, 1,400 homes have been rezoned for a densified redevelopment that will change this part of the city into something that looks as though it were born in Seattle.

 The article covers both sides of the debate.

The imposition of a densified urban vision for the area around the light rail station at 185th is stressful for the people who live there now.
But City Council proceeded, permitting a redevelopment area so vast it could eventually house 50,000 people. The city's current population is around 55,000.

Now the City is working on redevelopment of the 145th Corridor and a rezone around the 145th transit station and mounting a publicity campaign to draw in new business and "millennial" residents.

 Read the article here

Upcoming public meetings:

Tuesday, January 19, 2016: 145th St Corridor Project hosted by the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association, 7pm,  Ridgecrest Elementary School, 16516 10th NE.

Thursday, January 21, 2016: Planning Commission Meeting, 7-9pm,  Shoreline City Hall Council Chambers, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

Wednesday, January 27, 2016: Light Rail Station and Facility Design Public Meeting, 6-8:30pm, Shorewood High School - Commons and Theatre, 17300 Fremont Ave N.

Thursday, January 28, 2016: 145th Street Station Citizens Committee, 7-8:30pm, Room 301 City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N.



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City receives planning award for 185th Street Station Subarea Plan

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Final 185th zoning changes
Go to this link for an interaction version

The Washington Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) and the Planning Association of Washington (PAW) jointly awarded the City its Honor Award for the City’s 185th Street Light Rail Station Subarea Plan. Award jurists deemed the Subarea Plan to be an “outstanding example of good planning in Washington.”

Every year, PAW and APA jointly honor outstanding contributions to the field of planning in Washington. Jurists identified the broad-based public involvement process, the phased zoning, the different housing options, and how the Subarea Plan worked with the City’s overall Comprehensive Plan as some of the reasons why the 185th Street Station Subarea Plan stood out. Jurists also stated that the plan would be seen as an example for other jurisdictions across the state in how to tackle difficult decisions around growth over the next twenty years.

Earlier this year, the City received an award from the Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County for its leadership in supporting affordable housing opportunities in Shoreline. The award recognized the City’s use of incentive zoning and impact fee exemptions for affordable housing in the 185th Street Station Subarea Plan.

To learn more about the 185th Street Light Rail Station Subarea Plan visit the City website.



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SPS Community Update and Q & A

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

The Shoreline Preservation Society will hold a community update and Q/A featuring Barbara Dykes-Ehrlichman, Attorney about the efforts, including legal actions of the SPS to oppose the Station Area rezones by the Shoreline City Council.

On the agenda
  • Legal Actions Taken against the “Radical Rezones”
  • Legal Process, Timeline, Rezones Potential Impacts to YOUR Neighborhoods?
  • What can we all do? How can we help?

Thursday, June 4th. 7-9pm. Shoreline Fire Department Headquarters, Public Conference Room, 17525 Aurora Ave North.

Questions, contact Janet Way 206-734-5545.



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Local Non-profit files petition with Hearings Board on 185th Station Area Subarea, Zoning and FEIS

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

From the Shoreline Preservation Society

The Shoreline Preservation Society has filed a Petition before the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board. The local group had stated for months that the actions taken by the Shoreline City Council were wrong and would lead to massive inappropriate development destroying several Shoreline neighborhoods, existing affordable housing, and create unmitigated environmental impacts to the community.

Hundreds of residents turned out at many, many meetings to object to the Council’s proposal.

The petitioners state that the City’s actions violate the Growth Management Act through a Lack of Coordinated Planning, Lack of Public Participation, Subarea Planning violations of GMA, and Lack of Capital and Public Facilities, and other matters.

Among other issues the petition states that the City erred in that although the EIS for the 185th and 145th Station areas and the Lynnwood Link projects are all interrelated, the City failed to analyze the “cumulative impacts” of all to each other in their environmental documentation.

The petition states “In one stroke of the pen, the City Council has radically transformed a City which prides itself on livability and quality of life, good schools, and a breathing and continuous canopy of trees, into a dense urban center not unlike South Lake Union or West Seattle." 

SPS has taken this legal action, which could have been prevented if the Council had heeded the community’s pleas for a more reasonable alternative. However, the citizens of Shoreline have overwhelmingly stated that strong legal action would be necessary in order to protect the rights of the citizens and to protect our local environment, infrastructure and neighborhood character.

“Shoreline is a beautiful city, and it deserves to be defended from arrogant, oversized actions by the Council, that threaten our neighborhoods and which will ruin what we love most. We are taking actions to protect our neighborhoods that our families hold dear,” said Janet Way, President of SPS.

SPS has already filed a complaint in Superior Court against the City’s Planned Action Ordinance. These cases will be adjudicated in upcoming months with case schedules to be determined.



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Council adopts 185th Street Station Subarea Plan

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

City of Shoreline press release

On March 16, the Shoreline City Council adopted three ordinances that change the zoning and development regulations for the 185th Street Light Rail Station Subarea Area. The Council action was the culmination of nearly two years of public process. The Subarea Plan (Ordinance 702) is the long range plan for the area; the Development Code regulations and zoning map (Ordinance 706) establish regulations for what may be built and how it will look; and the Planned Action (Ordinance 707) identifies necessary improvements to accommodate new development and to make the existing neighborhood more walkable. For more information about these ordinances and documents, visit shorelinewa.gov/lightrail. An interactive zoning map is also available here to help identify exactly what each property parcel’s new zoning will be and when it will be effective.

The adopted rezoned area is 15% smaller than the final recommendation of the Planning Commission. The total area rezoned is 293 acres, approximately 4.7% of the acreage within the City of Shoreline. Even with this rezone, the City continues to have 80% of the zoned property in Shoreline designated for detached single family homes.

The Council adopted a three phase approach to zoning changes with Phase 1 occurring immediately; Phase 2 occurring in 2021; and Phase 3 occurring in 2033. Council also adopted new Mixed-Use Residential (MUR) zones allowing a mix of housing types such as detached single family, attached single family, townhomes, row homes, apartments, and live/work dwellings. In some cases, the MUR zones will allow certain retail, service, office, and other types of commercial uses. The most intense MUR zone is MUR 70’, which will allow for building heights of up to six or seven stories in the areas closest to the light rail station. Existing single-family homes will continue to be a part of this mix, including conversion of some to neighborhood-serving businesses like offices and restaurants.

Throughout the planning process, a lot of concern has been expressed about whether the City will use eminent domain to take property as part of the rezone. The City will not take any property for redevelopment as a result of the rezone. Any development that occurs will be the result of private property owners developing their own property, or private developers purchasing property from willing sellers. If property owners want to develop or sell their property, they can. If they do not wish to develop or sell their property, they do not have to. If no one develops or sells their property, then nothing will be built and the station area will basically remain as it is today.

The rezone provides property owners with more choices for their property. Those that wish to remain in their single-family homes, can. Even with the new regulations and zoning, property owners can continue to maintain, remodel, sell, and even expand their homes. Those property owners that wish to take advantage of light rail development in their neighborhood can develop their own property to a higher density or sell to a developer to develop.

Redevelopment around the station area will also increase housing choices currently lacking in Shoreline. Shoreline is primarily a community of single-family detached housing. It also has the second highest percentage of people 65 and older in King County at 15.2%. Seniors living in detached single-family homes have few options if they wish to downsize and remain in Shoreline. There are also few options for people seeking a variety of affordable housing choices in Shoreline, and few options for younger singles or families that desire different housing styles, including rentals. Increased housing diversity will provide more options for seniors, young people, and for those wishing to find more affordable housing close to mass transit.

It is important to stress the fact that even though the zoning designation within the station area has changed, its current use does not have to. Neighborhoods may start to transition, but the choice for homeowners to stay, develop their property with something new, or sell and relocate is entirely up to them.



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Shoreline City Council rezones 294 acres in the 185th subarea

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

By Diane Hettrick

In a five hour meeting on Monday night, the Shoreline City Council rezoned 294 acres of Shoreline neighborhoods for high-density, high-rise buildings.

They made no changes to the zoning map mailed out to the 1969 households affected by the zoning and few changes to the development code.

Phase I is to take place immediately, with Phase II in 2021 and Phase III in 2033.

Councilmembers Roberts and Eggen offered around nine amendments, most of which were defeated 4-3.

There was some concern expressed about an amendment by Will Hall to allow research and development and testing labs in MUR 70 zones because it could potentially allow labs with "nasty viruses" in a transit oriented development. McGlashan and Salomon voted no on this, but the others went with the reasoning that wording could be refined at a later date.

Another discussion that was tabled was how to include performing arts events in station areas, without creating excessive noise in the neighborhood.

An amendment by Will Hall passed 6-1. In the MUR 45 and MUR 70 zones, single family homes would NOT require a conditional use permit. Single family houses can continue, be remodeled, rebuilt, but new construction could not be single family.

Councilmember Chris Eggen tried to reduce the size of the rezone to the 3/8s of a mile 'walk shed' but Councilmember McGlashan argued that half a mile was only the distance from the cemetery to the station and that was an easy walk.

Councilmember Roberts introduced a new map with a smaller rezone, but Mayor Winstead felt that it wasn't all that different from the original map. His proposal was defeated 4-3.

Another Hall amendment passed unanimously for 18 units per acre in MUR 45 zones, to encourage new projects to use land efficiently. Houses could be row houses, townhouses - smaller buildings but more units.

At 11:20pm, Councilmember Eggen moved to postpone the vote on Ordinance 706 until 30 days after the Sound Transit EIS was released. The motion failed 4-3.

At 11:40pm, Councilmember Eggen moved that the proposed zoning be scrapped in favor of an overlay process. Overlay is a process whereby a proposed zoning isn't in place until requested. Developers would assemble parcels and then request a rezone. Eggen explained that there would be three overlay zoning areas. First equivalent to phase 1, 2nd six years for Phase 2, 18 years from date of adoption for Phase 3. Applications shall be processed in a streamlined rezone process.

In response, Will Hall said that the proposal had not been reviewed by staff and had not be given to the council to review and study before the meeting. Hall called for a vote. Eggen's overlay motion failed 4-3.

The main motion, Ordinance 706, to adopt the zoning map, passed 5 to 2 with Eggen and McConnell dissenting.

Ordinance 702, Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Land Use Map. After a brief discussion and a couple of successful amendments by Chris Roberts about affordable housing units, alternative energy requirements, and a wording change, 702 passed 5-2 with Eggen and McConnell dissenting, apparently more out of distaste with the whole project rather than specific objections to 702.

The Council spent about five minutes on Ordinance 707, which passed 4-3.

Some comments by Councilmembers during the meeting:

Will Hall said that the status quo cannot be preserved and talked about the environmental benefits of light rail and that new construction would be built to better standards. He said that a bigger area gives more chance for homes to remain undeveloped whereas a more concentrated map ensures that the entire area will be developed.

Jesse Salomon said that if we don't control growth it will spill into rural areas, that growth should be concentrated in areas that make sense, like light rail stations. He said, "I know that people are concerned, but it's not all bad."

Doris McConnell expressed concerns about the size of the rezone. She said she understood that people were just now finding out about it. She said, "We could have shown the community some level of compromise. We are all servants of this community."

Keith McGlashan said that it's about creating living spaces for all. He said it's about creating development in the right place and he believes that the adopted map does just that.

Chris Eggen said he was very disappointed in the council's actions. He said that Councilmembers and staff seem to think there is a large pool of people who support this rezone, but they were not in evidence. Council was led to believe that the 185th Citizens Committee was wildly enthusiastic about the major rezone but that "it’s clear in looking at their records, and comments, that they are not wildly enthusiastic. Most of the people from the neighborhoods have not spoken in favor. I think we're going down the wrong path."

Next the council will deal with the rezone of the 145th Street Station subarea.


Correction: single family homes would NOT require a conditional use permit. 03-17-2015 9:28am
Correction: dissenting votes on the zoning map were Eggen and McConnell. 03-17-2015 9:38am


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185th Subarea decisions scheduled for Monday's council meeting

Saturday, March 14, 2015

The Shoreline City Council will hold their regular council meeting on Monday, March 16, 2015 – at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N. Parking in city parking lot.

The entire agenda is about the rezone of a large area about the planned 185th Street Sound Transit station.

Agenda Highlights

  • Adoption of Ord. No. 706 – 185th Street Station Area Development Code Amendment and Zoning Map
  • Adoption of Ord. No. 702 – 185th Street Station Area Plan, Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Land Use Map
  • Adoption of Ord. No. 707 – 185th Street Station Area Planned Action


There has been a lot of interest from the rezone, which would affect almost 2,000 residents in the neighborhoods of Echo Lake, North City, and Meridian Park. Proposed zoning would allow for high-rise, high density builds in these single-family, wooded neighborhoods.

The council is encouraging written comments, before the meeting, and warning that public comment time at the meeting may be limited. At previous rezone meetings, the Council has allowed everyone to speak, going over the time allotted for comments on the agenda.

A similar rezone process is moving forward for the 145th Street Sound Transit station area.




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City communicates with residents in the 185th rezone

Friday, March 13, 2015

The City of Shoreline recently mailed information to the 1,969 households in the 185th Street rezone area, which the City Council has proposed for high density and high rise zoning in a phased approach over the next 18 years.

Three documents were sent to residents:

  1. A letter from Planning and Community Development Director Rachael Markle, which you can access from this link.
  2. The zoning map, which the City Council will review and vote to implement at its March 16 meeting. Link to map.
  3. Architectural drawings and photos of different building heights. Access from this link.
Some excerpts from Rachael's letter:

On February 23, 2015, the City Council selected the enclosed zoning map for potential adoption at their March 16 meeting. This meeting will take place in the Council Chambers at Shoreline City Hall (17500 Midvale Avenue N), beginning at 7:00 p.m. For more information about the action the Council is scheduled to take, please visit the City's light rail web page at www.shorelinewa.gov/lightrail.

Check out your property with an interactive map:
...the City has created an interactive map at www.maps.shorelinewa.gov/lightrail185th to help residents identify exactly what their property's new zoning may be and when it would be effective. The Council is considering three phases for the zoning to be implemented in 2015, 2021, and 2033.

Let the Council know how you feel about the rezone:
While emailing the Council prior to the March 16 meeting is the most effective way to voice your opinion, there will be an  opportunity for oral public comment at the meeting, although this time may be limited. (Editor bolding)


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