Meetings for the week of January 19th
Wednesday, January 21st
Design Review Land Use Public Meeting at 6pm on Teams (link)
Broadstone North Wilburton at 1400 116th (south side of NE 12th) - eight stories and 278 units. For adjacent streets, changes include new curb and gutter within the right of way. New planter strips and wider sidewalks on 116th Avenue NE and NE 12th Street. A new bus pad is proposed on 116th (maybe related to RapidRide K?), and parking ratios to be evaluated during design review. Building will look massive, but there is a variety of facades planned along NE 12th, so it will look reasonably good for the scale. There is a rooftop amenity, but that looks small for the size of this project. Likely MFTE participation with 20% affordable at 80% AMI. Green roof and bioretention planters are proposed; a stand of trees will be retained at the SW corner. Steep slopes are mentioned, but it's not clear where they are. Docs provided don't show loading dock details, garage exhaust height, etc.
Parks and Community Services Board, 6pm (link)
Update on CIP projects: -Coal Creek Ridgeline Trail: replacing three bridges and constructing a new trail extension-Forest Drive Trailhead: Design of accessible trailhead improvements-Mercer Slough Farmstead Boardwalk: Conceptual design complete for a new boardwalk to connect farmstand and the blueberry fields -168th Ave NE Open Space: The city is working to acquire easements for a greenbelt and trail network-Eastrail: constructing, planning, or supporting improved connections to the trail.
There are also updates on Airfield Park (a progressive design-build alternative delivery option is being pursued but needs authorization); Ashwood Park; Eastgate Neighborhood Park; Meydenbauer Bay Park Phase II; Clyde Beach Park (demolition of the boathouse will wait at least a year for permitting, but then there is the potential of a more natural shoreline and the swimming dock will remain); Chism Beach Park (schematic design is complete); Lake Sammamish property (demolition of six structures is planned for Summer 2026); benches and water are being added to dog parks; at Robinswood, the new turf will have cricket markings in addition to soccer and lacrosse. There is also non-levy funded work in progress for the Kelsey Creek Park bathrooms, Park Operations facility, and Robinswood playground.
Same bylaw changes for exclusion duration and term limits that other boards have done.
Program marketing is being done with the Activity Handbook, FB, IG, and email newsletter.
The Human Services Needs Update provides data to identify the areas of need; in 2025 the Needs Update gathered input from more than 700 community members through focus groups, surveys, and interviews. Four cross-cutting themes included persistent barriers to services that meet the cultural and linguistic needs of Bellevue’s residents, provider strain and stigma and mistrust. There are also ten critical areas of need and three life-sustaining priorities: food, housing and shelter, and financial assistance. The complete Needs Update can be found here: https://bellevuewa.gov/sites/default/files/media/pdf_document/2025/2025-hs-needs-update.pdf
Thursday, January 22nd
PSRC Executive Board, 10am-noon (link)
BSD School Board Meeting, 4:30pm (link)
Consent agenda: Approval of student and staff travel, acknowledgment of donations, designation of School Board liaisons to Jubilee Reach, PTSA, Eastside Pathways, BSF, Youth Link, and Rainier Athletes Swearing in of new Director
Public Comment (20 minutes) 4:55 - 5:15 pm (register by noon on Wednesday)
Progress report on Chronic Absenteeism, with breakdown by age group, race, and other sub-categories. There has been a significant improvement from last school year, and specific strategies are mentioned.
There is opportunity for public comment before the board votes to express support for the levies.
1.5 hours is scheduled for discussion of the 26-27 Budget Parameters
Hybrid Public Hearing for Travara PUD and Preliminary Plat
(6pm at City Hall and on Zoom) (link)
Signup to speak closes at 3pm Location is at 16035/16007 Northrup Way, dividing 3.9 acres zoned R-3.5 and R-7.5 into 15 single-family lots. Setbacks facing the internal street are small but consistent; lots are narrow and only one building will be the full 35 feet in height. About 1/3 of tree credits will come from retained trees. The pedestrian easement will be realigned at the boundary with Sonora, and there will be a children's play area.
Upcoming meetings:
1/28 Planning Commission: HOMA and Process improvements (meeting materials)
1/29 Engaging Neighborhood Connections Roundtable at City Hall, 6:30-8pm (link)
2/5 Land Use Public Meeting for Westridge Multifamily Residences at 11661 SE 1st St, eight story building with 198 units (link)
2/9 Parking Reform Info online session, 6:30-7:45 (link)
2/11 Planning Commission: PSRC centers and Evans Plaza Threshold Review
2/25 Planning Commission: Parking Reform LUCA, Wilburton Sustainable District
3/11 Planning Commission: Economic Development Plan Review, Great Neighborhoods Update
3/25 Planning Commission: Affordable Housing Strategy update, BelRed LUCA update
Opportunities:
Change.org petition for camera enforcement for loud vehicles (link)
Startup425 Accelerator applications due sometime this week. Course orientation: Monday, Jan. 26 First session: Tuesday, Jan. 27 Final session: Tuesday, May 5 Apply at Startup425.org/accelerator
Conflict Resolution Coaching and Conciliator training will be held at the Bellevue Botanical Garden Feb. 10-12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, with a final virtual training on Friday, Feb. 13 during the same hours. Space is limited, apply by Jan 30 at 5pm. https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/community-development/conflict-assistance/volunteer-opportunities
Bellevue Utilities is updating three essential plans that guide how the city manages its storm and surface water, drinking water, and wastewater systems. Residents are invited to share feedback through a short online survey and to apply for a focus group (link) Survey has been extended through January 31st.