| Last Chance to Discuss One Seattle Plan – WCC Meeting on Dec 10th Dear Wallingford Community Members, We hope this message finds you well. As we approach the end of the year, we have an important opportunity to share our thoughts on the One Seattle Plan and how it will affect our neighborhood. Our last chance is to discuss the “One Seattle Plan” proposals before public comment closes. |
| SAVE THE DATE: Wallingford Community Council Meeting – Dec 10, 7-9 PM Date: Tuesday, December 10 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Good Shepherd Senior Center, Room 140 Key Topic: “One Seattle Plan” Zoning Changes The One Seattle Plan proposes significant zoning changes across all Seattle neighborhoods, increasing density by allowing up to 4-6 units on formerly single-family lots as part of the state’s Middle Housing Bill (HB1110). These changes will reshape our community, and we all must understand the impacts and share our views. The city’s public comment period closes on December 20th, making this your last chance to engage with the community on these proposals. Why Attend? – Learn about the latest updates to zoning changes and what they mean for Wallingford. – Discuss the revised development standards for Lowrise 1-3 and Midrise zones. (PDF links) – Voice your concerns and hear from other community members before the public comment window closes. Refresher Summary: The One Seattle Plan proposes sweeping zoning changes for increased density in Seattle neighborhoods, including Wallingford. The plan aims to build 4-6 units on single-family lots, as mandated by the State’s Middle Housing Bill HB1110. This would involve upzoning areas near major transit and “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 feet in Neighborhood Residential zones, but with the rezone, proposed heights on redeveloped lots would rise to “LR3” (55 feet, 5-story multi-family buildings). There is a plan to expand the Tangletown commercial core and create a “Neighborhood Commercial Center” where single-family NR zoning is proposed to be rezoned to LR3 (55 feet, 5-story multi-family buildings). Another new “Neighborhood Commercial Center” is proposed west of Wallingford in the upper Fremont area. Resources for Meeting Preparation: – Link to the November WCC Meeting Recap: Wallyhood Blog Post – Draft Zoning Maps and Engagement Opportunities: One Seattle Plan Zoning Hub – Helpful Video: How to Read and Comment on Zoning Maps. An overview of the One Seattle Zoning Plan and navigating the website to view specific addresses with current zoning and proposed changes. Reminder: Engagement Opportunities with the OPCD The Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) will host several opportunities for community engagement before the public comment period ends: – Thursday, Dec 5: Jefferson Park Community Center, Gym, 3801 Beacon Avenue South, 5:30 – 7:30 PM. (District 2) – Tuesday, Dec 10: Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St, 5:30 – 7:30 PM. (District 7) – Thursday, Dec 12: Virtual Information Session Online, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Reminder: Other Engagement Opportunities with the City – Office Hour Appointments with OPCD Staff: Available until December 16th. Visit the Engagement Section on the One Seattle Plan Zoning Hub to schedule an appointment. – Public Comments: Email your comments to oneseattleplan.zoning@seattle.gov and copy Bruce.Harrell@seattle.gov, Dan.Strauss@seattle.gov (for District 6 – above 50th, Near Tangletown businesses), and/or Maritza.Rivera@seattle.gov (for District 4 – below 50th). Be sure to include your zip code!In Summary: Stay Informed, Stay Engaged: The public comment deadline is December 20th, 2024. Your voice matters, and this is a crucial opportunity to shape the future of our community. Save the Date and join us for this discussion as we navigate these significant changes together. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, December 10th at the Good Shepherd Senior Center, Suite 140 from 7 to 9 pm. Warm regards, Wallingford Community Council |
