We have several critical updates and upcoming events to share with you, including an important discussion on the “One Seattle Plan” zoning changes that will significantly impact our neighborhood.
1.) Save the Date – November 12th WCC Meeting
Join us at our upcoming WCC meeting on Tuesday 11/12 for a comprehensive review of the proposed “One Seattle Plan” zoning maps and their impact on Wallingford.
The “One Seattle Plan” (youtube overview) proposes sweeping zoning changes for formerly single family lots outside the Wallingford Urban Village and across all Seattle neighborhoods.
The plan is to increase density by authorizing the construction of 4-6 units on remaining single family lots as mandated by the State’s Middle Housing Bill HB1110.
Date: Tuesday, November 12
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Good Shepherd Senior Center, Room 140
Key Topic: “One Seattle Plan” Zoning Changes
Some Key Details:
- The city’s neighborhood zoning changes reflect up-zones in proximity to a 1/4 mile walk from major transit (rapid ride and light rail) with unexpected up-zones to lots located adjacent to “frequent transit” bus routes.
- In Wallingford, for example, single family lots abutting the streets of bus lines 31, 32 and 62 currently have height limits of 30 ft in Neighborhood Residential zones. In the proposed rezone, heights on redeveloped lots would rise to 55 ft for 5-story, multi-family developments.
- A new Neighborhood Commercial Center is proposed in West Wallingford/Upper Fremont
- There is a plan to expand the Tangletown commercial core and create a “new neighborhood center” where single family NR zoning is proposed to be rezoned to LR3.
Key Resources:
The city website has a consolidated page with an interactive Draft Mapping tool, the Neighborhood Residential Housing Models proposed for HB1110, and an Engagement Section with a listing of the seven in-person information sessions with the OPCD staff. (Office of Planning and Community Development) There is also a helpful video on how to explore the maps and comment on them directly.
https://one-seattle-plan-zoning-implementation-seattlecitygis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/zoning-map
(Please note, these Zoning Maps are available for Public Comment through 12/20.)
As mentioned, OPCD will host meetings on this topic from Oct. 30 to Dec. 12 across in-person and virtual meetings:
- Wed. Oct. 23 Virtual Information session. 5:30 -7:30 pm
- Wed. Oct. 30 National Nordic Museum 1418 NW 65th District 6 Wallingford, North of 50th (WALLINGFORD). 5:30 -7:30 pm
- Wed. Nov. 6 Madison Middle School (Gym) 3429 45th Ave. SW District 1. 5:30 -7:30 pm
- Thursday Nov. 7 Washington Hall (Ballroom) 153 14th Avenue District 3. 5:30 -7:30 pm
- Wednesday Nov. 13 Nathan Hale HS 10750 30th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98125
- Tuesday Nov. 19 Magnuson Park Hangar 30 6310 NE 74th District 4 Wallingford (WALLINGFORD). 5:30 -7:30 pm
- Thursday Dec. 5 Jefferson Park CC ( Gym) 3801 Beacon Avenue South District 2. 5:30 -7:30 pm
- Tuesday Dec. 10 Seattle Center Exhibition Hall 301 Mercer St. District 7. 5:30 -7:30 pm
- Thursday Dec. 12 Virtual Information Session Online. 5:30 -7:30 pm
Other key resources and opportunities to engage:
- Contact the OPCD Directly: Email oneseattleplan.zoning@seattle.gov to get questions answered quickly.
- General Comment Survey
- Seattle Times Overview Article
- Other “office hour” appointments with the OPCD will be held from Oct. 31 to Dec. 16. See the “engagement” section on their map website.
Please note that Public Comment Closes on Dec. 20, 2024
2.) Transportation Levy “Proposition 1” Update
Following our October WCC meeting with SDOT representatives, please review the following links to find answers to any outstanding questions or decisions on this ballot issue.
- Spending Breakdown on Transportation Levy resources (received from speakers after last meeting
- Seattle Times Op-Ed, Vote Yes on Prop. 1, Levy to Move Seattle
- Seattle Times Op-Ed, Vote No on Prop.1 Levy to “Move Seattle”
Thank you for your continued engagement in shaping our community’s future.
