TOP STORIES and UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
The next Echo Lake Neighborhood association meeting will be Tuesday, March 17. We will hear from the Shoreline School Superintendent and the Shoreline Community College President.
Council adoption of 185th Street Station Subarea Package moved to March 16
DATE CHANGE: Adoption of the 185th Street Station Subarea Package by the Shoreline City Council has been moved to March 16, 2015.
Adoption had been scheduled for February 23. However, in order to further analyze the proposed changes to the zoning map discussed at their February 9 meeting, Council has decided to continue its discussion on February 23 and make a final decision on March 16. The meeting on February 23 is still scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.
Council selection of 145th Street Station preferred alternative for FEIS moved to March 23
DATE CHANGE: The Shoreline City Council will make their final decision on the preferred alternative to be studied in the 145th Street Station Subarea Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) on March 23, 2015.
This item had previously been scheduled for February 23. It was then moved to March 2 after the Planning Commission decided to continue their discussion before making a final recommendation to the City Council. Now that the Council will be taking more time to evaluate and analyze the proposed changes to the 185th Street Station Subarea Package, they have decided to move the 145th preferred alternative decision to March 23.
For more information, visit shorelinewa.gov/lightrail.
DATE CHANGE: Adoption of the 185th Street Station Subarea Package by the Shoreline City Council has been moved to March 16, 2015.
Adoption had been scheduled for February 23. However, in order to further analyze the proposed changes to the zoning map discussed at their February 9 meeting, Council has decided to continue its discussion on February 23 and make a final decision on March 16. The meeting on February 23 is still scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.
Council selection of 145th Street Station preferred alternative for FEIS moved to March 23
DATE CHANGE: The Shoreline City Council will make their final decision on the preferred alternative to be studied in the 145th Street Station Subarea Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) on March 23, 2015.
This item had previously been scheduled for February 23. It was then moved to March 2 after the Planning Commission decided to continue their discussion before making a final recommendation to the City Council. Now that the Council will be taking more time to evaluate and analyze the proposed changes to the 185th Street Station Subarea Package, they have decided to move the 145th preferred alternative decision to March 23.
For more information, visit shorelinewa.gov/lightrail.
The Aurora Corridor Improvements Project (N 192nd to N 205th) will remove 18 street trees on N 200th Street east of Aurora. This work is expected to begin after February 16, 2015. This is necessary for sidewalk and street improvements including new pavement, sidewalks, undergrounding of aerial utilities and replacement trees.
The street trees will be replaced at a ratio of 2:1on N 200th Street in the same area. The south side of N 200th will have Rocky Mountain Glow Maples and the north side will have Scarlet Sentinel Maples. Replacement will not occur until the work is complete on N 200th, anticipated in the fall of this year. These trees are included in the 238 trees that are part of this project, in addition to the 900 trees previously planted on the entire Aurora Corridor Project.
The street trees will be replaced at a ratio of 2:1on N 200th Street in the same area. The south side of N 200th will have Rocky Mountain Glow Maples and the north side will have Scarlet Sentinel Maples. Replacement will not occur until the work is complete on N 200th, anticipated in the fall of this year. These trees are included in the 238 trees that are part of this project, in addition to the 900 trees previously planted on the entire Aurora Corridor Project.
In 2015, the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association annual picnic will return to Echo Lake Park at Ashworth Ave. N. and North 200th Street. The newly renovated park will have play areas for children, better picnic facilities, and improved lakefront and grounds. It should be very enjoyable! The planned date for the picnic is July 21, 2015. On March 21, 10:00 a.m., there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony to reopen the park.
The final leg of construction for the Aurora Corridor project is proceeding; work is being done from @ 192nd street north, through 200th, and end at 205th. Lanes will be closed and construction begun on the west side of Aurora Avenue North; as the west side is finished, work will shift to the east side of the street. The first thing to be addressed will be the utilities, undergrounding electricity and excavating for surface water retention.
For best information, please go to the website shown below. The Capital Improvement Plan includes information about the highway, the trail, and the park improvements. Be prepared for unruly traffic, dust and noise! The final result will be delightfully accessible sidewalks, turn lanes, pedestrian comfort, re-graded and resurfaced roadways, and a lovely new look, with retaining walls and greenery.
http://www.shorelinewa.gov/government/departments/public-works/capital-improvement-plan/aurora-corridor-project
For best information, please go to the website shown below. The Capital Improvement Plan includes information about the highway, the trail, and the park improvements. Be prepared for unruly traffic, dust and noise! The final result will be delightfully accessible sidewalks, turn lanes, pedestrian comfort, re-graded and resurfaced roadways, and a lovely new look, with retaining walls and greenery.
http://www.shorelinewa.gov/government/departments/public-works/capital-improvement-plan/aurora-corridor-project
Beginning November 1, 2013, the City will be switching to a new mass communication system called Alert Shoreline.
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Alert Shoreline is the City's new mass communication system. In the event of an emergency, you will receive vital public safety notifications via text, email, or your home phone. You decide how you want to be informed. You can also input several different addresses of places important to you, such as your home, your child's school, and/or your work.
If there is an emergency near one of those locations, you will be notified. Should disaster strike, you'll receive key information on where to go and what to do to keep you and your family safe. In addition to emergency notifications, you will also be able to select from a range of community topics important to you to receive periodic updates. Such topics could include Aurora Corridor construction, Emergency Management, park and pool closures, or Neighborhoods. The new system will take the place of the City's current eNews system via Constant Contact. It is quick and easy to register, and it's another way the City is working to keep you informed about the issues important to you. Sign up at shorelinewa.gov/alert. |
