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Consultation has concluded
1 Year, 11 events, 2 mailings, over 250 participants, and countless ideas.
That's what went into crafting the Northwest Bellevue Neighborhood Plan. The team is grateful for the participation of so many community members who shared the vision, ideas, and feedback. The plan is a reflection of everything we heard along the way. You can read about all the activities and feedback we received in the Engagement Report.
Neighborhood Plans are part of the city's Comprehensive Plan. They are used by city staff, developers, and other stakeholders to guide decision making about things like sidewalks, parks, housing, and more. The plans help make sure that as a neighborhood evolves the changes reflect the hopes of residents.
Now that the Northwest Bellevue Neighborhood Plan has been adopted it is part of Volume 2 of the city's Comprehensive Plan.
Great Neighborhoods – Many Voices. One Vision. Our Future
1 Year, 11 events, 2 mailings, over 250 participants, and countless ideas.
That's what went into crafting the Northwest Bellevue Neighborhood Plan. The team is grateful for the participation of so many community members who shared the vision, ideas, and feedback. The plan is a reflection of everything we heard along the way. You can read about all the activities and feedback we received in the Engagement Report.
Neighborhood Plans are part of the city's Comprehensive Plan. They are used by city staff, developers, and other stakeholders to guide decision making about things like sidewalks, parks, housing, and more. The plans help make sure that as a neighborhood evolves the changes reflect the hopes of residents.
Now that the Northwest Bellevue Neighborhood Plan has been adopted it is part of Volume 2 of the city's Comprehensive Plan.
Great Neighborhoods – Many Voices. One Vision. Our Future
Thank you to everyone who took our survey, attended an online workshop, or mailed back the questionnaire. After more than 10 months of work, 11 events, 250+ participants, and countless great ideas and feedback we now have a Draft Neighborhood Plan.
The next step is for the Planning Commission to review and make a formal recommendation. Community members can continue to stay engaged and help refine the plan by attending Planning Commission meetings and by leaving comments here. All comments will be shared with the Planning Commission as they consider the Draft Neighborhood Plan. The Neighborhood Plan includes:
Is positive and forward thinking Vision Statement
A Neighborhood Profile that shares key data and information
A discussion of Neighborhood Strengths & Challenges
Goals & Policies that lay a foundation for a vibrant, livable and welcoming future
Please take a moment to review the Draft Neighborhood Plan and provide your feedback.
Consultation has concluded
CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
Keep single family homes in NW Bellevue!!!
lchang23
over 3 years ago
How can residents of EASTGATE make there voices heard in regard to the demolition of existing houses and developers and city planners not considering the opinions and voices of the local residents, while increasing the carbon foot print of the houses which are often doubles in size. Like the NW Bellevue, whom can advocate for EASTGATE. What is happening in EASTGATE is not forward thinking and for the betterment of the community that has made this area their home. The only consideration is code compliance and not exceeding the allowable plot coverage.
b
over 3 years ago
Perhaps there is a typo on S-NW-35 (Explore ways to improve and maintain bicycle access to Eastrail at 108th Ave NE.) Should this read, "...at 118th Ave NE" ? Eastrail does not intersect with 108th Ave NE.
Next comment: Expand on S-NW-35 as follows: Provide pedestrian access to Eastrail from the intersection of NE Spring Blvd and NE 12th St.
Third Comment: Provide a list of all the sub-neighborhoods to demonstrate & celebrate the large number of micro communities in NW Bellevue. For instance: Northtowne includes, to name a few, Apple Valley, Spring Hills, Holiday Hills, Ashwood, Diamond S Ranch.
Fourth Comment: Historically only View Crest neighborhood clear cut all the trees to develop views. Current home setbacks and sizes are encouraging cutting down or damaging the roots of the trees. The only homes with mature trees are in older unredeveloped lots. We have lost the "City in a Park" character that was Bellevue's motto. I do not see this being addressed in the plan.
Fifth comment: What safeguards are proposed to prevent the City from using our less expensive land to build City infrastructure in support of Downtown needs? We do not want another Downtown facility like the Downtown Fire Station built in our residential area.
Paul B.
over 3 years ago
Page 2 line 1 typo “Northeast” should read “Northwest”
Bruce
over 3 years ago
Removed by moderator.
Jim98004
over 3 years ago
Revised submittal, perhaps more in accord with your template?
Our Vision Northwest Bellevue shares with all other fifteen Neighborhoods comprising the City of Bellevue, the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, characterized by its abundance of trees. Our homes are diverse in style and size, with a mix of single and multiple family structures, enabled by affordability and adaptability to a long or short term residency. Growth is constrained to sub-neighborhoods where it can be supported by infrastructure and approval of residents. Bellevue is a car-centric city, but our neighbors are walkers, too, with our commercial center and parks as frequent destinations. Neighborhood streets are kept clear of on-street parking to enhance safety. City government’s long term commitment to constrain growth to the city core and protect the neighborhoods has kept Northwest Bellevue sustainable and livable for all.
Guiding Principles supplementing the above to follow
Seattlerust
over 3 years ago
Happy Friday or Blursday- I am unhappy with the Vision statement as is in that I find a description of my neighborhood but not guidance or policy/direct for future. The meat on the bones need to be action verb orientated, ie., support current housing stock by several means, allow ADU' and DDU's as a policy or provide options for subareas to make application for and what ADU and AADU's will encompass- # of persons, parking, size, whom dwells there, etc, a break down of developer fees and education the neighborhood of how those fees are used in the specific neighborhood, and there is a whole host of ideas for tree canopy and green spaces, etc. See where I am going.
KatHughes
over 3 years ago
I want to see the following included in Vision Statement with specifics included as necessary in sub-neighborhood Policy Statements.
"Northwest Bellevue has contributed to the achievement of affordable housing goals through recognition of the efficiency and predictability of higher density development rather than the piecemeal use of ADUs. Specific neighborhoods, mostly near the city core and major arterials, have been designated through zoning as appropriate for affordable homes from 200 to 1000 units, while other neighborhoods, historically single family residences, will also contribute to affordable housing goals through ADUs, but in a way that does not challenge the traditional characteristics that make these neighborhoods so sustainable. To assure this, certain restrictions on these units, historically embedded in Bellevue Land Use Codes, are preserved."
Comment: This last sentence will be expanded in individual neighborhood policy statements. The restrictions I have in mind are (a) retain existing on-street parking restrictions and (b) retain existing requirement that property owner resides in one of property dwelling units.
Seattlerust
over 3 years ago
Engagement Report - NW
Over the course of 10 months we heard from over 250 people via online surveys, virtual workshops, questionnaires and other engagement activities. The Engagement Report summarizes this work and provides an overview of what we heard from the community. You can also find this report in the Document Library.
Great Neighborhoods - NW Bellevue has finished this stage
July - Sept, 2020
The Vision Statement serves as a north star, guiding policy and action. It serves as a foundation for the rest of the plan.
Neighborhood Profile
Great Neighborhoods - NW Bellevue has finished this stage
Oct. - Nov., 2020
The Neighborhood Profile looks at data about who makes up the neighborhood and how people live, work, and play to create a current picture and identify future trends.
Challenges and Opportunities
Great Neighborhoods - NW Bellevue has finished this stage
Dec - Jan, 2021
Through the planning
process city staff will work with neighborhood stakeholders
to understand and describe key challenges and opportunities.
Guiding the Conversation
Great Neighborhoods - NW Bellevue has finished this stage
Feb. - Mar., 2021
The rest of the plan focuses on developing neighborhood based approaches to addressing challenges and opportunities. This work leads into the creation of policies and a list of priority actions.
Putting it All Together
Great Neighborhoods - NW Bellevue has finished this stage
April-May, 2021
Residents will have the opportunity to see the completed draft and help fine tune it before the Neighborhood Area Plan moves into the legislative process and gets adopted by City Council
Review by Planning Commission
Great Neighborhoods - NW Bellevue has finished this stage
May-July, 2021
Planning Commission will hold two study sessions and conduct a public hearing on the draft plan. Residents can continue to provide comments as we continue to refine the neighborhood plan
Preparing for Council
Great Neighborhoods - NW Bellevue has finished this stage
Summer 2021
Staff prepares the Draft Plan for review by the City Council. Community Members can continue to submit comments.
City Council Review & Adoption
Great Neighborhoods - NW Bellevue is currently at this stage
Fall 2021
The City Council will review the draft plans, hold a public hearing, and vote on adopting the Neighborhood Plan into the city's Comprehensive Plan.
Neighborhood Lookup Tool
Click on the map to use our Neighborhood Lookup Tool. You can enter your address to find out exactly which neighborhood area you live in.
Keep single family homes in NW Bellevue!!!
How can residents of EASTGATE make there voices heard in regard to the demolition of existing houses and developers and city planners not considering the opinions and voices of the local residents, while increasing the carbon foot print of the houses which are often doubles in size. Like the NW Bellevue, whom can advocate for EASTGATE. What is happening in EASTGATE is not forward thinking and for the betterment of the community that has made this area their home. The only consideration is code compliance and not exceeding the allowable plot coverage.
Perhaps there is a typo on S-NW-35 (Explore ways to improve and maintain bicycle access to
Eastrail at 108th Ave NE.)
Should this read, "...at 118th Ave NE" ? Eastrail does not intersect with 108th Ave NE.
Next comment: Expand on S-NW-35 as follows: Provide pedestrian access to Eastrail from the intersection of NE Spring Blvd and NE 12th St.
Third Comment: Provide a list of all the sub-neighborhoods to demonstrate & celebrate the large number of micro communities in NW Bellevue. For instance: Northtowne includes, to name a few, Apple Valley, Spring Hills, Holiday Hills, Ashwood, Diamond S Ranch.
Fourth Comment: Historically only View Crest neighborhood clear cut all the trees to develop views. Current home setbacks and sizes are encouraging cutting down or damaging the roots of the trees. The only homes with mature trees are in older unredeveloped lots. We have lost the "City in a Park" character that was Bellevue's motto. I do not see this being addressed in the plan.
Fifth comment: What safeguards are proposed to prevent the City from using our less expensive land to build City infrastructure in support of Downtown needs? We do not want another Downtown facility like the Downtown Fire Station built in our residential area.
Page 2 line 1 typo “Northeast” should read “Northwest”
Removed by moderator.
Revised submittal, perhaps more in accord with your template?
Our Vision
Northwest Bellevue shares with all other fifteen Neighborhoods comprising the City of Bellevue, the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, characterized by its abundance of trees. Our homes are diverse in style and size, with a mix of single and multiple family structures, enabled by affordability and adaptability to a long or short term residency. Growth is constrained to sub-neighborhoods where it can be supported by infrastructure and approval of residents. Bellevue is a car-centric city, but our neighbors are walkers, too, with our commercial center and parks as frequent destinations. Neighborhood streets are kept clear of on-street parking to enhance safety. City government’s long term commitment to constrain growth to the city core and protect the neighborhoods has kept Northwest Bellevue sustainable and livable for all.
Guiding Principles supplementing the above to follow
Happy Friday or Blursday- I am unhappy with the Vision statement as is in that I find a description of my neighborhood but not guidance or policy/direct for future. The meat on the bones need to be action verb orientated, ie., support current housing stock by several means, allow ADU' and DDU's as a policy or provide options for subareas to make application for and what ADU and AADU's will encompass- # of persons, parking, size, whom dwells there, etc, a break down of developer fees and education the neighborhood of how those fees are used in the specific neighborhood, and there is a whole host of ideas for tree canopy and green spaces, etc. See where I am going.
I want to see the following included in Vision Statement with specifics included as necessary in sub-neighborhood Policy Statements.
"Northwest Bellevue has contributed to the achievement of affordable housing goals through recognition of the efficiency and predictability of higher density development rather than the piecemeal use of ADUs. Specific neighborhoods, mostly near the city core and major arterials, have been designated through zoning as appropriate for affordable homes from 200 to 1000 units, while other neighborhoods, historically single family residences, will also contribute to affordable housing goals through ADUs, but in a way that does not challenge the traditional characteristics that make these neighborhoods so sustainable. To assure this, certain restrictions on these units, historically embedded in Bellevue Land Use Codes, are preserved."
Comment: This last sentence will be expanded in individual neighborhood policy statements. The restrictions I have in mind are (a) retain existing on-street parking restrictions and (b) retain existing requirement that property owner resides in one of property dwelling units.