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Published by the Laurelhurst Community Club … serving 2,800 households and businesses september 2006

Comment Now on sr520 DeIsThe Department of Transportation (DOT) released the SR520 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and launched a 45-day comment period. Speak directly with the project team, view infor-mation presented in the DEIS, and comment on the document at the public hearing.

Monday, sept. 18, 4 to 7 p.m. Museum of history & Industry 2700 24th ave. e

Read the DEIS and comment online by visiting DOT’s website www.sr520deiscomments.com. Or, visit the LCC website (www.laurelhurst-cc.com) to view LCC’s SR520 Project Position Statement and use the link to comment.

LCC supports the four-lane sr520 bridge replacement alternative, which would pro-vide full shoulders and a bike/pedestrian path. LCC opposes the Pacific Street Interchange.

Community councils and associa-tions from Madison Park, University District, Broadmoor Homeowners’, Roanoke Park/Portage Bay, Raven-na-Bryant, Eastlake, University of Washington, UW Botanic Gardens, and the Seattle Board of Park Commissioners, oppose the Pacific Street Interchange proposal because of its size and expense and the impacts on the Arboretum and its wetlands, Union Bay, the UW, and surrounding neighbor-hoods. Only Montlake and North Capital Hill support the Pacific Street Interchange.

We urge you to participate actively in the comment process and cannot overstate the impact this project will have on our quality of life in Laurelhurst.

LCC transportation committee representatives are Jean Amick, jeanseattle@earthlink.net, and Joe Herrin, jherrin@heliotrope.cc.

tree Markers Line Mary Gates DriveThe 18 holly oak trees in the landscaped medians along Mary Gates Drive, formerly NE 41st Street and Union Bay Place NE, now have identifi-cation markers to acknowledge their honorees. LCC trustee Jennifer Biely arranged for the tags to match those throughout the UW Botanic Gardens and installed them over the summer.

The Family Tree Program was funded through a 1989 Neighborhood Matching Fund grant of $20,205 and the generous contributions and volunteer work of neigh-bors and friends. Eighteen families pur-chased trees in honor of the following: Jean Gallaher, Randall & Madelyne Case, W. Brian Dade, Constance & Michael Mitchell Family, Amy & Earl Bray, Dr. Forrest Flashman, Richard & Rosemarie Outcalt Family, Allison Wright, Kelly, Becky & Rob Boyker, Shawna & Jason Thrasher, Arthur & Ruth Morgan Family, The Johnson Family, Hans & Louise Klug, Janette & Mark Plunkett, William & Mary Gates, Jeanette Williams, and Dr. & Mrs. C.L. Hoeffler Jr. n

Vice president Liz Ogden and president Jeannie Hale submitted a letter to the City Council regarding the Mayor’s Proposal to Legalize Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs). Two years ago, LCC wrote to oppose the Mayor’s proposal to legalize detached DADUs citywide. With little support from the City Council at that time, the proposal was taken off the table. Now, the Mayor’s strategy is to legalize DADUs in southeast Seattle with the ultimate goal of legalizing these units citywide. LCC opposed Council Bill 11566 and asked the council to reject this measure; however, the Council passed the proposal to allow DADUs in SE Seattle.

LCC believes the Mayor’s DADU plans fall short in providing adequate protections to single-family neighborhoods, that open space and trees will be lost, and parking problems and congestion will increase — with no assurance that DADUs will create affordable housing. n

LCC Comments on ethics Code and DaDusAt the August Seattle City Council meeting, LCC trustee Nan Haigwood made a presentation urging the council to oppose the Mayor’s proposal to weaken the ethics code as it applies to boards, commissions and advisory committees. It is LCC’s position that “Because the City Council puts great weight upon the recommendations of advisory committees, the work of those committees must be free from any appearance of conflicts of interest. Public officials and citizens need to know that advisory commit-tees are exercising independent judgment, free from apparent financial or personal conflicts.”

LCC’s bylaws and polices include a prohibition against participating in discussion or voting on matters where there is a potential conflict of interest. No less should be expected of those in government.

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CaLeNDarseptember 11 (Mon.) 7 p.m. LCC Board of trustees meeting St. Stephen’s Church.

september 18 (Mon.) 4 to 7 p.m. sr520 DeIs Public hearings Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)

October 3 (Tues.) 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. Laurelhurst school Playground Design Meeting, cafeteria

October 20 (Fri.) Deadline for Laurelhurst Newsletter copy and advertising

November 6 (Mon.) 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. Laurelhurst school Playground Final Design Meeting, cafeteria

Master Gardener Clinic, Mondays, 4 to 8 p.m.; saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Center for Urban Horticulture Atrium. Free resource staffed by volunteers trained by Washington State University Extension to advise on plant selection, insect identification, and managing disease problems.

university District Farmers Market, saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (open year around)

No newsletter will be published in October.

Watch for Community Center survey What types of programs, classes, and activities would you and your family enjoy in the new Laurelhurst Commu-nity Center when it reopens in early 2007? Dena Schuler, LCC Recreation Center Coordinator, will conduct a survey soon. Watch the LCC website for details. www.laurelhurstcc.com n

uW Botanic Gardens “rock” David Mabberley, director of the UW Botanic Gardens, is pleased by the positive response from Center for Urban Horticulture neighbors to the big rock recently installed near an entrance there. The granite sign weighs approximately 3.5 tons. Design consultant Dean Driscoll created the lettering and graph-ic. Marenako etched and installed the rock.

More than 320 acres of gardens and wood-lands – including one of the oldest arbore-tums this side of the Mississippi – and one of the West Coast’s largest horticulture centers and libraries operates under the umbrella “University of Washington Botanic Gardens.” The botanic gardens include the Washington Park Arboretum, Center for Urban Horticul-ture, Elisabeth C. Miller Library, Otis Hyde Herbarium and Union Bay Natural Area. For more information visit www.uwbotanic-gardens.org. n

skateparksDo you support a neighbor-hood skatepark? Is there a skateboarder in your family? Please e-mail your comments to LCC at skate-park@laurelhurstcc.com.

To learn more about the city-wide skatepark plan, visit the Seattle Parks and Recreation website: www.seattle.gov/parks/projects/Skatepark.

Playground Design underway: Get Involved!Mark your calendars! The next public meetings for the playground are Oct. 3 and Nov. 6. Both meetings will run from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. and will be held in the Laurelhurst School cafeteria.

On October 3 Barker Landscape Architects will present three design options for the playground; there will be opportunity to give input on the designs. The November meeting will focus on refining a final design.

Project contacts Coco Sherman and Melissa Kane hope to get as much input from the community as possible. Community enthusiasm and collaboration will make the new playgrounds at Laurelhurst School a better, more enriching place for children and families to play. Contact Coco Sherman (cocosherman@comcast.net or 525-9850) or Melissa Kane (mmkane@mindspring.com or 527-8547) for more information. n

Beautifully renovated roosevelt hs reopensDedicated on August 30, the project included an historic renovation of the 1922 and 1928 buildings and additions to the north side of the main building to house a new gym, cafeteria and performing arts center. The $93.8 million project, under construction for the past two years, was made possible by voter approval of the $398 million Building Excellence II capital levy in February 2001. An open house for the public is planned. n

hats Off to Council-member Jean GoddenThe LCC Board of Trustees com-mends councilmember Godden for her excellent work on Seattle’s Bed and Breakfast ordinance. LCC appreciates her thoughtful research on the potential impacts of B&Bs and the amendments she proposed to address concerns such as park-ing overflow, ownership, and exterior structural alterations.

Thanks to councilmember Godden for recognizing the importance of protecting and preserving the character of Seattle’s single-family neighborhoods.

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