The 101 was just named the New Development of the Year by the Washington State Multi-Family Housing Association. Properties from across the state were eligible for this prestigious award which was presented at the 2012 Emerald Awards ceremony last week. The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association is a non-profit trade association serving the multi-family rental housing industry. [...]
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LETTER | Public asks Council Members for Records Request Help
Dear Editor: In a very open and transparent letter, I am reaching out to Mr. Nixon to see if he might help in what has been a very difficult records request saga that is of great significance to hundreds of Kirkland Citizens. He recently commented on the importance of this right (see Councilmember [...]
The Lodge in Kirkland featuring 55 draft beers, to open this spring
What is The Lodge? In case you haven’t noticed, signs are up in downtown announcing a new sports bar and grill called The Lodge. To be located on Lake Street next door to Qdoba, The Lodge will feature 55 beers on draft, a cozy lodge-like atmosphere and great sports viewing. We were curious what was up [...]
UPDATED — LETTER | Unlimited Density Along Residential Shoreline Must Be Stopped
UPDATED Eric Shields, Kirkland Planning Director has written the following to address this letter: Letter to editor: Kirkland City Council – UNLIMITED DENSITY ALONG ALL THE RESIDENTIAL SHORELINE PROPERTIES??? Do you know that you approved this on December 12, 2011??? Many of us doubt that this was your intention… and if [...]
South Kirkland Park & Ride Transit Oriented Development Open House, Feb 2
Status of the Transit Oriented Development Project at the King County Metro South Kirkland Park and Ride The permit review process is underway for the transformation of the King County Metro South Kirkland Park and Ride into a vibrant new mixed use residential and commercial transit oriented development community. The project includes 239 affordable [...]
Planning Department Fee Changes Proposed
The Planning Department is proposing changes to the fee schedule that will be presented to the Kirkland City Council on February 7, 2012 at their regular meeting. The proposed changes either clarify and correct format and typographical errors, or add new fees. The new fees are for existing Kirkland Zoning Code (KZC) provisions that require [...]
Opinion | Councilmember Penny Sweet’s Thoughts on the Houghton Discussion
Dear Kirkland Views: I think it is important that I weigh in on the Houghton Community Council Discussion. To be clear, I did know that there was going to be a bill forthcoming. My husband, Larry Springer said as much last session when the original bill was killed and he told Rick Whitney, HCC President, [...]
Solar panels vs. views — new Green Codes to allow increased building height
The City of Kirkland is studying Citywide amendments to the Zoning Code to implement sustainable development policies in the Natural Resources Management Plan, the City’s Climate Action Plan, and the Comprehensive Plan. The plans come under the city’s Green Codes Project. The purpose of this project is to develop specific sustainable development action items that [...]
Harbor Fresh Fish Grill coming to Kirkland Market
Another indication of what will occupy the new Kirkland Market (currently under construction on Lake Street) has just gone up — a sign for Harbor Fresh Fish Grill. A web search uncovered a Brea, California seafood restaurant of the same name with a similar logo described as a casual seafood restaurant. Check out the Yelp [...]
Kirkland City Council votes for yet another building moratorium (poll)
The Kirkland City Council just slapped a 6 month building moratorium on a developer who is trying to build a multifamily unit on Lake Street South. The developer is a nice man named Mr. Lobsang Dargey and his project is called Potala Village. The original project included 143 apartment units and many “green” pluses like [...]
Public Comment Wanted on Draft Kirkland Green Codes
January 12 Public Hearing, 7 p.m., City Hall The City of Kirkland’s Green Codes Project is the City’s latest sustainability effort which proposes regulations that would encourage more “green” infrastructure, reduce stormwater runoff, and promote energy efficiency. A public hearing will be held jointly with the Planning Commission and Houghton Community Council to receive [...]
Kirkland Developers, Homeowners Can Upload Permit Plans for Electronic Review
The City of Kirkland, a charter member of the eCityGov Alliance, now offers electronic plan review for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and building re-roof permits. For projects that require plan review, developers and homeowners can apply online at www.MyBuildingPermit.com, electronically upload plans and supporting documents, pay online, and download their approved plans and permit. The City has already [...]
LETTER | 116 apartment units per acre should relocate to NE 28th Place/Bellevue Way in Bellevue
Dear Editor: In the recent article, it was mentioned that “.. the developer of Potala Village, Dargey Enterprises, is as good as they come.” While Mr. Dargey may be affable, warm, friendly, likeable, etc… The issue here is not his personality, but whether the proposed project is consistent with the laws of Kirkland. [...]
Kirkland Market construction changes face of Lake Street
The new Kirkland Market located at 15 Lake Street is showing outward signs of vitality this week with the installment of awnings above the sidewalk. Anticipation of the Kirkland Market is rising in downtown as people see signs of progress. The location of the building at the foot of Park Lane makes it perfect to [...]
Potala Village sparks neighborhood activism
Developing in Kirkland can be a costly and lengthy process even under the best circumstances. But when a development runs afoul with its neighbors, all bets are off. Case in point: Potala Village, a planned 143 unit apartment project on Lake Washington Blvd. at 10th Ave. S. Concerned neighbors are rallying around an effort to [...]
Touchstone says Kirkland made no financial contribution to Parkplace settlement
Touchstone Corporation, developer of Kirkland Parkplace, has released a statement regarding the recent settlement of a lawsuit attempting to halt and/or alter the project which states that the City of Kirkland made “no financial contribution to the final settlement.” Over the past two years, the Parkplace project has faced legal appeals from Davidson [...]
Lawsuit against Kirkland Parkplace dismissed by Superior Court
Touchstone, the developer of Kirkland Parkplace has reached a settlement agreement with Davidson Serles & Associates / Continental Plaza Corp., owners of neighboring properties according to documents received by the City of Kirkland and requested by Kirkland Views. In the Stipulation and Order of Dismissal by Superior Court of the State of Washington filed September 27, [...]
LETTER | City Should Not Rubber Stamp Potala Development
UPDATED Dear Editor: Mr. Jack Rogers clued me in to what happened at last night’s meeting. From what I understand, the city is trying to rubber stamp the previous staff report without taking into consideration the inconsistencies in what has been proposed. I’ve lived across from the proper for 24 years. I’ve seen [...]
Sasi’s Cafe to open at the new Kirkland Market January 2012
Sasi’s cafe is back by popular demand, Sasi’s cafe is moving back to downtown Kirkland on Lake Street at the new Kirkland Market. According to Sasi’s website, the move is scheduled to happen the first part of January 2012.
Rob Butcher, Editor
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