Roosevelt Zoning Committee Holds Regular Meeting

On Tuesday, May 26th, at 7:30 PM in the Roosevelt High School Commons, the Roosevelt Zoning Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting with a difference. A large turn out is expected. Main topic for discussion is the recent application for zoning changes by the Roosevelt Development Group, a private developer, which has leased the Hugh Sisley properties for 99 years.

Seattle's Department of Planning and Development is requiring an Environmental Impact Study to be done on the project. True to form the developer has found a way to forward the project without specifically committing to what they are doing and what it will look like. Their broad brush paints a picture of apartment complexes as high as 160 feet on several properties in the area. They are saying development will take as long, or longer than 10 years.

The neighborhood is encouraged to attend the meeting and learn how to comment on the proposed project. The commentary period for the EIS ends on June 9th. On various websites, I have seen many posters accuse the locals of nimbyism. They hope the city lets the developer and landowner get their way.

But there are many others who understand that when you own property you are very concerned about what gets built in your own backyard. Responsible development is an obligation of all citizens. The Roosevelt Neighborhood Association has spent years on a plan to increase density in the community and I for one hope to see that the work of the community is not wasted in favor of the pocket book of an individual who seems never have given a damn about the rest of the community.

Where do you stand? Here is some information: Is This Our Neighborhood 4d+.pdf. Learn more at the meeting on Tuesday, March 26th. Roosevelt High School Commons.