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Published by the Laurelhurst Community Club … serving the Laurelhurst community since 1920
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May 2012
Ship to Shore: Boat
Parking on the Street
Public Shoreline Access at Waterway
No. 1 Is Expanding!
Each spring throughout the
boating season, neighbors express
concern or have questions about
boats/trailers parked on residential
streets and inquire what is
allowable per City code.
The following information was
provided by a Legislative Aide to
one of the City Councilmembers.
“Laurelhurst has the good fortune of having more public shoreline access
locations than any other neighborhood in northeast Seattle. One of the
largest of these is Waterway No. 1 on the shore of Union Bay at 43rd
Avenue NE and NE 35th Street,” reports trustee Liz Ogden, who
contributed this article for the newsletter.
No vehicle wider than 80” can be
parked legally on the street
between midnight and 6 a.m.
SMC 11.72.070 Commercial and
large-size vehicles. No person shall
park a vehicle on any street or
alley, except in a Manufacturing or
Industrial Zone as defined in the
Zoning Code of Seattle (Ordinance
86300 as amended), between the
hours of midnight and six (6) a.m.
if the vehicle is a truck and/or
trailer or other conveyance which
is over eighty (80) inches wide.
(Ord. 108200 Section 2(11.72.070),
1979.)
If a boat/trailer is less than 80”
wide, it can be parked on the
street providing the trailer is
hitched to a vehicle. The 72-hour
rule applies – meaning that the
boat and vehicle must be moved
every 72-hours.
To report abandoned vehicles or a
car that has been parked for more
than 72 hours, please go to this
site: http://www.seattle.gov/
transportation/parking/
parking72hour.htm. n
Long ago, Waterway No. 1 was the site of a large dock used by neighbors
traveling downtown by way of Madison Park on a mosquito fleet ferry
called the Laurelhurst Launch. This boat is pictured on the cover of A
History of Laurelhurst by Christine Barrett, which can be purchased at
Mrs. Cooks in the University Village. This waterway is one of four
Laurelhurst shoreline sites owned by Washington State Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) that have been set aside in perpetuity for
transportation purposes and public access.
The dock at Waterway No. 1 was left high and dry when Lake Washington
was lowered in 1916. Since that time, neighbors have continued to enjoy
the property as a neighborhood open space, but with no publicly
managed maintenance plan, it has cycled through periods alternating
between being well-tended by the neighborhood or overgrown with
weeds.
For well over a decade, LCC has been working with DNR and Seattle’s
Department of Transportation to plan for landscape restoration at this
site. Although DNR had been focusing their management activities on
waterways with more commercial potential, it has been very supportive
of LCC’s interest in helping to manage this somewhat unusual residential
waterway with upland area exposed by the lowering of the lake. After
extensive negotiations with DNR, LCC entered into a Right of Entry
Agreement for Waterway No. 1 in June 2008. The Agreement gives LCC
sole responsibility for management of activities on the site including the
restoration and enhancement of the landscape.
This Right of Entry Agreement has just been amended to cover an even
greater area of land! Many decades ago, one of the former adjacent
neighbors planted a massive laurel hedge inside the north boundary of
the property, effectively incorporating a large triangle of the waterway
into their backyard. The current owners of that property have agreed to
remove the hedge, adding hundreds of square feet to the space available
for public use including a significant extension of the shoreline itself.
LCC, with the assistance of northwest horticultural expert Arthur Lee
Jacobson, has developed a landscape restoration plan for the waterway
that has been approved by DNR. In the coming months, LCC will be
working toward the goal of a first stage of planting in the fall. Anyone
interested in participating in the landscape restoration and planting of
this wonderful neighborhood feature should contact LCC by emailing
trustee Emily Dexter at edexter4@comcast.net. This is a huge project,
and LCC can use everyone’s help and enthusiasm to bring this restoration
plan to reality! n
Due to the consolidation of the paper manufacturing industry, LCC’s traditional peach-colored paper has been discontinued!
LAURELHURST LETTER • May 2012
U Village Shifts Construction Schedule, Plans
Susie Plummer, Vice President and General Manager, University Village,
provided this update on changes planned for the Village. “We have a few
things under construction at the Village this year!,” she wrote.
“The South Building parking garage and new retail/restaurant space is
currently under construction in our south lot (next to the 45th Street
viaduct). We will continue with the underground structure and utility
work through early summer and then plan to repave for customer
parking August through the Holidays 2012. Beginning again in early
January 2013, we will build the six levels of the new garage to open June
2013 for customer parking. (We will update you as you later next year on
these new restaurant/store openings…stay tuned!)
“The 2-story building previously occupied by Barnes & Noble will have six
new stores and an expanded North Face section opening in early Fall
2012. Room & Board (www.roomandboard.com) will be located in the
upper level and this will be their only Pacific Northwest store. Three
women’s stores, a vegan/vegetarian fast casual restaurant, and a local
store (Seattle Team Shop) will open in the lower street level spaces
between August and September. In addition, we will improve and expand
the sidewalk area around the building including more plantings, grass
areas and outdoor seating spots.” n
How to Hold a Block Party: Step-by-Step
Neighbors Night Out is always the first Tuesday in August — August 7
this year. Laurelhurst neighbor Roger Roffman offered up details on how
Harold Place neighbors organize their annual Block Party.
He reports, “One or two families are the organizers each summer. We
register online at http://www.seattle.gov/police/nightout. One week
before the party, neighbors are invited by email/flyers with rsvp’s
requested (number of adults/children who will attend, number of
vegetarians). Each household is asked to bring a side dish or dessert.
The organizers purchase the burgers, hotdogs, chips, condiments, soft
drinks, utensils, paper products from Costco. Couples/families donate
$10 and individuals $5. Volunteers are sought to bring four serving
tables and two gas grills. The organizers keep track of the rsvp’s, set up
the grills and tables, cook, collect the donations, and put out trash and
recycling barrels.” Now doesn’t that sound like a fun and easy way to
spend a summer’s evening? Questions? Contact Roger at 525-1909. n
How to Start Your Block Watch
Block Watch is another great way to get to know your neighbors. And,
starting one is easy. First, contact your neighbors. Are they interested
and willing to work together? Invite your neighbors and LCC’s Crime
Prevention and Disaster Preparedness Committee contacts to a meeting
to get to know one another and identify any special needs. Prepare
a block map that includes the names, addresses, telephone numbers
(home and work), and email addresses of each household and distribute
copies to neighbors who wish to be involved.
With this foundation in place, you can quickly communicate with one
another in case of an emergency or criminal activity.
Block Watch works by having you and your neighbors use simple
techniques to deter, delay, detect, and report crime and to improve the
quality of life for the neighborhood. Promptly reporting all criminal or
suspicious activity to 911 helps the police to assist you in promoting a
safe and healthy neighborhood.
More information on setting up a Block Watch can be found on LCC’s
website or www.seattle.gov/police/blockwatch. n
www.laurelhurstcc.com
Flooring America Joins
Business District
The Heiderichs – father, Jim, and
daughter, Ilaria – are the owners of
Flooring America, the new store
that recently opened in the space
previously occupied by Bob’s Bike
and Board (3605 NE 45th St.).
“Despite the generic Flooring
America name,” said Ilaria, “we
are a locally owned business that
started in 1991 as Floorworks, Inc.,
a commercial contractor, in a
warehouse on Union Bay Place.”
They have installed flooring in the
downtown Seattle Public Library as
well as numerous retirement,
healthcare, and KCHA projects.
Flooring America is the name of
their new retail division, which is
based on their membership in the
Flooring America buying co-op.
They are a full-service contractor–
both residential and commercial–
specializing in providing materials
and installation for carpet, tile,
vinyl, and hardwood projects.
Services include insurance
restoration and 100% non-toxic
dust-free hardwood refinishing
(Bona Certified).
Ilaria said, “We are especially
excited to have moved to our new
location because this is our
community!” Jim resides in
Laurelhurst and Ilaria grew up in
the neighborhood. n
CALENDAR
May 12 (Sat.) 10 a.m. to noon
SUN Park Weed and Sweep
47th Ave NE and NE 47th St.
May 25 (Fri.)
Deadline for Laurelhurst Newsletter
Copy and Ads
May 14 (Mon.) 7 p.m.
LCC Board of Trustees
Laurelhurst Community Center
June 11 (Mon.) 7 p.m.
LCC Board of Trustees
Laurelhurst Community Center
Laurelhurst Garden Club
Second Friday of the month, 11 a.m.
Laurelhurst Community Center
Master Gardener Clinic
Mondays, 4 to 8 p.m.
Center for Urban Horticulture Atrium
Drop off donations for Elizabeth
Gregory House, a U District women’s
shelter, with Huda Giddens at 4338 N.E.
44th St. (Leave in dark green, covered
bin at the front of the house.)
LAURELHURST LETTER • May 2012
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laundry, ironing, alterations, cooking, etc.
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cleaning and special projects; before and after
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DOG WALKER: Experienced, honest, reliable dog
walker with excellent references and reasonable
rates. www.walkdogwalk.com, e-mail walkdogwalk@gmail.com, or call Erin Eskenazi at 3842125. Licensed and insured.
DOG WALKER, ETC.: Responsible, kind, experienced 17-year-old Laurelhurst resident available
for pet-sitting, house-sitting, dog-walking, and
similar duties this summer. Excellent references
and rates! Reliable! Call 206-524-6150.
FOR SALE: Baby Grand Piano w/bench, brown,
ivory keys, good learner instrument; you move
and tune; $795, cash only. 206-525-5774.
FOR SALE: Felt Racing Bike (ZW5 2010
Magenta) + Shimano Pedal Shoes (Size 10).
Mint Condistion - used only 2 times. $1,700.
Email: annstowe@mac.com.
FREE: 30 gallon aquarium with underwater filter,
gravel, etc. and metal stand. Free but you must
come and get it. (206) 525-5282.
GUITAR LESSONS: For Children, Teens and
Adults with Tim Sherman, Seattle’s most
recommended guitar instructor. Teaching guitar
in our community since 1987.
www.timsguitarlessons.com. 206-547-1772.
HOME ORGANIZATION AND MOVING SERVICE:
Time For A Spring Clean? 1/3 off labor - new
customers only. Downsizing, de-cluttering,
organizing, packing. Professional, reliable,
great references. Katie Hennings Larson @
206.307.9424 / www.MovesMadeSimple.com
HOUSESITTING: I have a decade of experience
house- and petsitting for Laurelhurst families!
For rates or to inquire, email eliza.c.dornbush@
gmail.com or call 206-218-5022.
NANNY: Responsible, loving, reliable 20-yearold available June through mid-August to care
for your children (ages 2+). Experienced!
Managed summer camp, etc. I love children!
206-524-6150.
PAINTING: Luis Ramirez, 465-3593. Interior and
exterior. Great Laurelhurst references. Bonded
and insured. Any size job welcome.
RAPID COMPUTER HELP: PC/Mac. Upgrades;
hardware, software installation; troubleshooting,
repair. Spyware, virus removal. Windows,
MS Office certifications. Local References.
Matt, 206-498-8901.
SEATTLE AIRPORT LIMO: Toll free 888-5131983; business 206-930-0316; mobile 206-9301503. www.seattleairportlimoandtaxi.com. /
info@seattleairportlimoandtaxi.com.
WANTED: Someone to do occasional light weeding, mid-spring through mid-fall. Call Alan 206522-5881 evenings.
Thanks to our advertisers for their support!
WANTED: Styrofoam peanuts, bubblewrap, air pillows (no blocks). Please drop
off in driveway or front porch at 3415
W. Laurelhurst Dr. NE. Candy O’Malley,
206-527-0582.
Communities Object
to Incompatible
SR 520 “Sentinels”
LCC wrote City Councilmembers
requesting that the massive art
deco, lighted sentinels planned
for the new bridge replacement
project be eliminated. These
elements were not in the EIS nor
shown during the design review
process. Stakeholders were
promised “context-sensitive
features” in the “character of the
Olmstead tradition.” These
concrete structures represent
neither. n
The Laurelhurst Letter is published ten times
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PAID members of the Laurelhurst Community
Club, except that repeat ads or ads deemed
commercial cost $20; 25-word maximum.
Email copy to laurelhurstnews@comcast.net.
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Jeannie Hale, President 525-5135
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Colleen McAleer, VP 525-0219
Stan Sorscher, Sec.522-7660
Emily Dexter, Treas.526-2927
Kevin Chang 235-5253
Elizabeth Graham 852-3975
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522-6773
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522-5607
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367-9325
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Newsletter: laurelhurstnews@comcast.net; 229-1505
Aircraft Noise Hotline
433-5393
Animal Control
386-7387
Police Emergency or Reporting 911
Police, Non-emergency
625-5011
Community Center
684-7529
Children’s Construction Hotline 987-7744
crimeprevention@laurelhurstcc.com
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