Queen Anne Community Council June 5, 2013 Minutes Ellen Monrad called the meeting to order at 7:32 pm. Board members attending included John Coney, Chris Grekoff, Don Harper, Akilah Jeffrey, Sharon LeVine, Rossi Maddalena, Ellen Monrad, Gavin Smith, Jim Smith, Mike Warren and Wayne Winder. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved. The agenda was approved. Treasurer Margaret Okamoto reported that the bank balance increased by $.04. The Guests for the evening included David Goldberg of Seattle Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and Michael Herschensohn, with Bill Lemke, representing Queen Anne Greenways.

Permitting Process Changes Mr. Goldberg explained that the city is reviewing its permitting process for Major Phased Development – Industrial. (This is for greater than 5 acres or greater than 200,000 square feet units with initial 100,000 square feet development but the rest over many years.) The changes modify the duration of the plan, from 15 years to 25 years. This allows developers to proceed over many more years without re-review by the city. John Coney expressed his concern over the lack of stakeholder review in the longer period of time. For instance, will this cover Marijuana growing operations? David said he would check back on these possibilities. It was observed that growth at SPU is still problematic. Sharon LeVine asked if there were zoning changes as part of the plan? Her concern was to retain givebacks (as for AmGen); don’t we need to keep those assurances. David: Yes, this doesn’t change such requirements. Rossi Maddalena asked whether there was a long-term benefit under the change from 15 to 25 years? What about environmental changes? David explained that the DPD is working on getting that written down. Don Harper expressed his view that the permit should be to allow building a building; he doesn’t see any public benefit to moving the end date from 15 years later to 25 years later. Also, he noted, Traffic Studies will not get undertaken (allocation). David said he will look at the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process. Carol Pollock commented that AmGen is a good neighbor, but wants more flexibility in the time dimension during expansions. David added that he is happy to meet with anyone about these changes.

Queen Anne Greenways Michael Herschensohn (with Bill Lemke) next presented for Queen Anne Greenways, one of many Seattle Neighborhood Greenways organizations (see http://seattlegreenways.org/neighborhoods/queenanne ). He described the organizations goals and elicited participation; they want more walkable and bikable neighborhoods. This is a community building effort.

Don Harper asked what they are advocating for Bigelow? Sidewalks? Don expressed his opinion that there is no “Master View” and that people are just advocating for their uses but don’t consider how adding Bicycle Pathways affects mobility. Mike Warren expressed his concern that there is a move to eliminate car traffic. Bill Lemke stated that that is not a goal. The goal is safe speeds, but not a goal to prohibit cars. Ellen Monrad asked if the group had talked to homeowners on Bigelow & Highland? Michael: We are just beginning outreach. There followed a spirited discussion. John Coney said that he would try to get maps of the areas concerned. He stated that there is a Silo issue.

Community Council Elections Ellen offered that since July 4th was on a Thursday, we probably should not have a July meeting this year. Mike Warren made the Motion, seconded by Chris Grekoff. Passed.

Committee Reports Elections Gavin Smith was appointed Chair of the Election Committee. Positions up for vote in September included Glen Avery, Scot Baker, Jackson Bennett, Daniel Cardozo (who is leaving the Council), John Coney, Akilah Jeffrey, Sharon LeVine, Mike Warren, Wayne Winder, Arne Zaslove, and the seat formerly held by Kirk Robbins.

LURC No Meetings upcoming. Transportation No Meetings upcoming. Parks Don Harper reported that there would be no meeting in June. Concerning designating a viewpoint at McLean Park, They asked Parks, which said no. Sharon & Don wrote to David Graves (Senior Planner w/ Parks Dept.) asking for clarification. Aegis-QA Bowl: wants to sell; need to come up with money to buy the lot. Parks is pursuing the issue with Sally Bagshaw, Tim Burgess and others. The Parks Legacy Committee is searching for ways to fund Parks. Ways include Levies or a Metropolitan Park District. The need is $140 Million per year.

District Council Mike Warren and John Coney reported that Seattle Center is looking at repurposing Key Arena.

NAC Don Harper reported:

1. Port Rep talked about the 15th West (Interbay) rezone. 2. Port Rep. reported that the waste water issue is going out to bid. 3. Turned in proposal for NAC agreement WRT traffic counts.

Communications nothing to report. New Business Sharon complimented Jeff Parker, who cleanup up & repainted the Mural under Rte 99 near Canlis. Mike Warren expressed his concern that there was no discussion by Interbay rezone regarding representation. Ellen stated that Ballard is pushing Labor Council people as representatives.

Adjournment – Ellen Monrad adjourned the meeting at 9:07 pm.