December 2013

A design review meeting for Bartell’s site development will be held tonight, December 16, at 6:30 p.m. at Ballard Community Center (6020 28th Ave NW).

The meeting is being held to discuss the construction of a 7-story mixed use structure on the current site of Ballard Bartell’s Drug Store. The public is encouraged to attend.

Henbart LLC currently owns the Ballard Bartell’s property. Future plans for the building are 78 apartments, 20,000 sq. ft. of office space and four townhouses.Plus, two levels of underground parking with 131 spaces.

The Department of Land Use and Development has released an update for proposal applications. Two Ballard properties in Ballard have been approved: 2441 NW 63rd Street and 3420 NW Market Street.

To subdivide is to parcel out a property into more than one, and in the last year Ballard has seen a flux in applicants and approvals.

The approved application for 2441 NW 63rd Street (is zoned LR1) proposes to short-subdivide one parcel into two lots with these measurement: 2,549 sq. ft. and 2,449 sq. ft. The existing structures on the property are to be demolished.

The approved application for the 3420 NW Market Street, is for a short subdivision to create two unit lots with the purpose of allowing sale or lease of the unit lots. Development standards will be applied to the original parcel and not to each of the new unit lots.

Appeals for these decisions must be received by the hearing Examiner no later than Dec. 30. For the complete bulletin go to http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/luib/Default.aspx

The encore just turned into a solid three-year gig. 
 


After less than a year of performances, live music is coming back to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with a three-year agreement between the Port of Seattle and airport merchants to split the costs for the popular program highlighting northwest artists. A pilot program began in March and was extended to the end of year after overwhelmingly positive passenger feedback. 
 


“Live performances continue to get rave reviews from the traveling public as part of our award-winning Experience the City of Music initiative,” said Port of Seattle Commissioner John Creighton. “Our artists improve the passenger experience in the terminal and promote the region’s diverse music scene. We’re excited to grow this opportunity for area musicians to showcase their talents with Northwest visitors and locals alike.”
 


1. Victim interrupts suspect attempting to steal truck in downtown Burien.
A man in downtown Burien discovered a man in his pick up truck on the evening of December 6th. The suspect had entered the unlocked vehicle and was using a flashlight to light his attempt to start the truck with a screwdriver. When the victim confronted the suspect, the man fled the scene on foot before Police arrived.

2. Suspected thief caught with two bottles of rum in pants
Staff at the Albertsons at 15840 1st Avenue South in Burien prevented a man from robbing their grocery store on evening of December 6th. The man was arrested by Burien Police after it was discover that he had hidden two bottles of Bacardi rum in his pants.

3. Intoxicated woman banned from Highline Lanes - Returns home and assaults parents

By Matt Wendland

Lance McIntosh is now the newest member of the Burien Parks and Recreation Advisory Board after being appointed by the Burien City Council at their meeting on December 2nd. The Burien Parks and Recreation Board is a seven member committee established to provide guidance and direction to the Burien City Council on the City’s future parks and recreation programs and priorities. Each member of the advisory board was appointed by the City Council to fulfill four year terms. In 2012 the City Council enacted a new policy that established term limits for their advisory boards which limited advisors to two consecutive four year terms. Appointed to a previously vacated seat, McIntosh will hold his position on the board for his first term through March of 2015.

By Shakira Ericksen

A new group of gypsies wants to help you travel without leaving South King County. Unless you want to, the boundaries are few and far between. Yoga Gypsies is a new yoga company with a short but concise slogan. Live Simply, Breathe Deeply, Travel Lightly.

Yoga Gypsies was founded in 2012 by Dawn Jex and her partner Barry Warburton. It is a small locally owned business whose purpose is to bring health and well-being to the community.

Jex specializes in stand up paddleboard (SUP) Yoga. It is performed on a board (much like a surf board) on the water. Practitioners will practice different yoga poses on specially designed stand up paddle boards.

“We are passionate about living a full fun life and we love to share our ideas of play with everyone we meet. We try to bring encouragement and support to our community through our Facebook page,” said Jex. “We take our yoga with us where ever we go because yoga doesn't have to be all seriousness....it's ok to have fun and play too.”

Doors open at 6:30 pm, movie at 7. Free admission. Volunteers will be selling popcorn, candy and other movie fare. Bring blankets and pillows or sit in our chairs. This is an all ages event. Bring your friends, family and neighbors.

Movie hint: An 8-year-old boy who is accidentally left behind while his family flies to France for Christmas must defend his home against idiotic burglars. This 1990 movie is rated PG.

Husky Deli, the landmark store in the West Seattle Junction, at 4721 California Ave. S.W. put up an old sign on Monday, except that it was brand new. The sign, made by the Tube Art group, is old only in the sense that it echoes the old sign that once adorned the neighborhood favorite.

Jack Miller, the owner, explained that he wanted it to be neon, because that's what it always was. But that took a little planning. He worked with Phil Jones, a West Seattle resident and Tube Art Director of Special Projects, to get the sign designed and built but it took almost a year.

Normally a sign like this, which is about 7 feet tall, would take, "about four to six weeks" explained Jones but Miller had to wait until the awning was replaced and then get the measurements right, the design right and then schedule a time to get it done.

Neon is making a comeback, Jones said, in part because LED signs, which are popular, actually lose their luminance after about 10 years. Neon just keeps on glowing.

Tube Art does big jobs, including both Century Link and Safeco Field and all the area Starbucks, but "Jack is a number one customer."

Evergreen Pool in White Center wants throw a party for the community –while raising a little fun for area children it will also collect toys and food for the less fortunate in the area.

Just bring an unwrapped toy, or food donation for White Center Food Bank and join in fun at Evergreen Pool from 3pm-6pm on December 21st. Lifeguards are on hand to watch swimmers who are still learning to swim, parents are encouraged to stay and enjoy the fun with their kids.

The White Center pool faces a Jan. 15 deadline to raise $15,000 to keep the facility open, and the fund drive is proceeding well, “ yet, we just felt we needed to have an event to celebrate the facility, our community and help bring holiday cheer to the area”, said WhiteWater Aquatics General Manager Joel Schweiger.

More than 3,800 children – and adults – have learned to swim at the Evergreen pool in White Center since it reopened under the new nonprofit management three years ago. It serves the greater Highline area, with 56 percent of the children who swim there coming from Burien.

Tax deductible donations can be made at the website www.evergreenpool.org .

information from Evergreen Community Aquatic Center

Evergreen Pool in White Center wants throw a party for the community –while raising a little fun for area children it will also collect toys and food for the less fortunate in the area.

Just bring an unwrapped toy, or food donation for White Center Food Bank and join in fun at Evergreen Pool from 3pm-6pm on December 21st. Lifeguards are on hand to watch swimmers who are still learning to swim, parents are encouraged to stay and enjoy the fun with their kids.

The White Center pool faces a Jan. 15 deadline to raise $15,000 to keep the facility open, and the fund drive is proceeding well, “ yet, we just felt we needed to have an event to celebrate the facility, our community and help bring holiday cheer to the area”, said WhiteWater Aquatics General Manager Joel Schweiger.

More than 3,800 children – and adults – have learned to swim at the Evergreen pool in White Center since it reopened under the new nonprofit management three years ago. It serves the greater Highline area, with 56 percent of the children who swim there coming from Burien.