January 2015

Going back to 2008 the proposed five story apartment complex at 4106 Delridge Way SW will come before the SW Design Review Board on Feb. 5. This is a re-scheduled meeting.

The proposal now calls for 36 total units with 17 one bedroom units from 685 to 845 sq. ft. in size and 19 two bedroom units ranging from 930 sq. ft to 1,145 sq ft of space.

4000 sq. ft would be allowed to commercial space. with four spaces available. The project calls for 39 parking spaces in the 1st floor garage.

Outdoor community space would be provided on the 2nd and 5th floors of the building.

It's being designed by MSR Architects.

Full design proposal can be seen here:
http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/AppDocs/GroupMeetings/DRProposal3008612Agend…

MEETING

Date: Thursday, February 5, 2015
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: West Seattle Senior Center
4217 SW Oregon St
Hatten Hall

The seven story, 44 unit apartment building proposed for 4505 42nd Ave. SW will undergo its second design review recommendation meeting on Feb. 5. Since it was first proposed, the project has gone up a story, from six to seven, lost one residential unit, from 45 to 44, lost one parking space from 16 to 15, and gained 300 feet of retail space from 4300 sq. ft to 4600 sq. feet.

The existing structure would be demolished.

The property is owned by Leon Capelouto.

MEETING

Date: Thursday, February 5, 2015
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: West Seattle Senior Center
4217 S Oregon St
Hatten Hall

(A recommendation meeting was previously held on December 4, 2015.)

All meeting facilities are ADA compliant. Translators or interpreters provided upon request. Please contact the Public Resource Center at prc@seattle.gov or (206) 684-8467 at least five business days prior to the meeting to request this service.

OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENT

By Anastasia Stepankowsky

Chief Sealth and Franklin were aiming to turn losing seasons around Wednesday night. With a 75-23 home win, the Seahawks served notice to the rest of the Metro Conference that they shouldn’t be taken lightly.

“I feel like a lot of people are sleeping on us. They think that we’re just going to lose every game, but in reality we’re going to come back stronger,” said Chief Sealth senior guard Oshae Walker . “We’re putting in a lot of work, and I think that it’s showing in the close games that we have lost and the games that we’re going to win during the rest of the season.”

Walker and sophomore guard Labrea Denson combined for 29 of the Seahawks’ points, contributing 18 and 11 points, respectfully.

The Seahawks jumped to an early 11-point early lead, holding the Quakers to only one point for most of the first quarter, and dominated throughout the game. During the second half, the Quakers were seemingly stuck at 19 points while Chief Sealth continued to run up the score courtesy of the tough Seahawks defense.

by Ed Shepherd
SPORTS CORRESPONDENT

What a feeling! Being's believing!

Sounds like one might think they're hearing lyrics from a 1983 hit song by Irene Cara, from the movie, 'Flashdance,' and, they are, but they're also hearing characterizing words from West Seattle coach, Sonja Elliott, whose Wildcats' girls basketball team did a dance by the 3A, defending, state champ, Cleveland Eagles, 42-36 in a Metro League game Wednesday.

"We just beat the state champs," said Elliott, in her fifth season with the Wildcats. "That's a good feeling."
The high, state-ranked Wildcats got it going on so far this season, improving to 11-2, overall, and, they stay 1-0 in the 'Sound' division of the Metro because the Eagles are in the 'Valley' division. The Eagles drop to 6-2, overall, staying 1-0 in their division.

So, yeah, big win. Close, all game long. Big shot at the end by the Wildcats' junior, point guard, Gabbi Sarver, really, was huge, in this huge win that keeps the Wildcats no worse than the No. 5 ranking they held from The Seattle Times' Washington AP sportswriters poll coming into the game against the Eagles

By Gwen Davis

The 34th District Democrats held their “reorganization” meeting Wed. night, where all positions and appointments were refilled, something the organization does every two years. All of the nominees were nearly unanimously approved by PCOs. Most of the positions were filled by incumbents, many of whom had held position the position for multiple years. 42 PCOs attended the meeting.

—> Summary of elections:

The nomination and subsequent approval of district chair, Marcee Stone-Vekich was up first.

“Thank you to everyone who helped us get this going,” she said. "It was hard and tedious but it was also a lot of fun. I’d really appreciate your vote.”

The district then proceeded to approve Stone-Vekich as chair.

Ted Barker was nominated and approved for first vice chair of the district.

“I really enjoyed representing this district,” Barker said. “I will enjoy continuing to work over the next two years.”

Carol Frillman was nominated and approved for second vice chair.

“I am excited to help the 34th district move on forward,” she said.

Rep. Gael Tarleton (D-Ballard) was elected Deputy Majority Floor Leader by her peers in the House Democratic Caucus today.

“We face many challenges this session, but I’m ready to do my part to ensure we fund kids and teachers, and support healthy communities and economic opportunities for all Washingtonians,” said Tarleton.

The Deputy Floor Leader assists the Majority Floor Leader in managing which bills come up for a vote and structuring the debate in the House.

In addition to her leadership duties, Tarleton serves as the vice chair of the House Technology & Economic Development committee. She also sits on the Higher Education, Transportation, and Rules committees.

Tarleton’s primary goals for the 2015 session include:

Making higher education more accessible and affordable for families
Investing in a diversified, resilient economy
Strengthening worker protections
Protecting the Puget Sound and fish habitats

On January 27, KAVU, the true outdoor lifestyle clothing brand, will open a second retail location in downtown Seattle at 1215 First Avenue.

Located in a growing retail district in close proximity to popular Seattle tourist destinations, the 1,600 square-foot store is KAVU’s second Seattle location. KAVU opened its flagship store, KAVU World, in Ballard in 2001.
“KAVU has its roots here in Seattle; we’re psyched to extend our product offerings to a new location and connect with the growing urban customer base and tourists alike,” said KAVU founder and president, Barry Barr.

Barr started KAVU in 1993 with the Strapcap, a low profile ball cap with an adjustable web strap designed to stay in place in all types of conditions. Twenty-one years later the strap cap is still produced in the greater Seattle area and the brand has grown to include men’s and women’s outerwear and sportswear, eyewear accessories and an extensive bag collection.

The new store will highlight KAVU’s Seattle heritage with a robust collection of sling bags, totes, packs, wallets, clutches and accessories just in time for the holiday season.

Today Mayor Ed Murray announced several actions to respond to the growing number of homeless people forced to sleep on the streets of Seattle, including an expansion of emergency shelter and the establishment of up to three permitted tent encampments on City or private lands in Seattle.

“These folks are our neighbors, each with his or her own unfortunate path to homelessness,” said Murray. “The dramatic erosion of state and federal investments to respond to their challenges have created a full-blown crisis. With current shelters at capacity, we must fund additional beds immediately.”

Beginning Jan. 15, the city will double the size of the emergency shelter at the King County Administration Building. The facility currently serves as a seasonal shelter that hosts 50 beds during the coldest winter months. Murray said that by the end of January, the city will also fund another 15 shelter beds at a Capitol Hill facility specifically for youth living on the streets.

The leasing opportunity for Foss Maritime to use Terminal 5 on Harbor Island as a service hub for Shell Oil vessels has officially been approved to move forward by the Port Commission. After a heated debate amongst the five commissioners a 3 to 2 split decision was reached in favor of the Foss lease.

Comprised of Stephanie Bowman, Tom Albro, John Creighton, Courtney Gregoire and Bill Bryant the Port Commission held its meeting in the Central Auditorium at SeaTac airport at 1 p.m. on Jan. 13. With nearly 200 people in attendance ranging from local union and business representatives to concerned citizens there was little doubt as to the weight of the Commission’s decision.

The first order of business was a round of public testimony with 20 speakers signed up to present their case “for” or “against” the Foss lease at Pier 5.

“For the people here to support this project is reckless and devastating, not just for the people of Washington but for people all over this entire planet and it is wrong,” voiced one Seattle resident.

For the week of Jan. 14-20

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

High schools

Boys basketball
Evergreen hosts Tyee for 7 p.m. action Wednesday as Foster entertains
Kennedy Catholic and Highline hosts Renton.
Highline is at Kennedy at the same time Friday as Foster goes to Tyee
and Evergreen to Hazen. Seattle Christian hosts Charles Wright at the
same time and Mount Rainier goes to Kent-Meridian at 7:30 p.m.
West Seattle is at home playing Bainbridge at 8 p.m. as Chief Sealth
goes on the road to Nathan Hale.
Saturday's schedule has Seattle Christian at Auburn Adventist and
Foster at Sammamish at 7 p.m.
West Seattle plays Skyline in a 7 p.m. game at Eastside Catholic on
Monday, then Tuesday at the same starting time Mount Rainier is home
playing Kentwood, Chief Sealth at Bainbridge and West Seattle at
Rainier Beach.
Highline hosts Seattle Christian at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Girls basketball
West Seattle -- which boasts a 10-2 record and is ranked No. 4 in the
state by the Seattle Times -- hosts Cleveland for a 7:30 p.m. game