Because of the pandemic, many people have found themselves homebound and experiencing tightness and discomfort in their bodies. The change of routine has also added to different levels of stress. To manage your condition, consider trying a free online yoga and/or tai chi class at Body & Brain.

The unique wellness program offered by Body & Brain creates proper circulation of energy through movement for harmony and balance for your body, mind and spirit so you can be healthier, happier and feel deep inner peace. And we are offering free classes this month for you to try!

The 45-minute free classes include yoga, tai chi, core strengthening, qi gong, meditation, energy movement, stretching, organ energizing and breathing forms so you can experience the qi energy for healing and uplifting your spirit. The classes go from August 10 through 29.

All you have to do is register at the link below and you may attend as many classes as you wish. Upon registration, you will receive the schedule and the login information for Zoom.

Find this offer online on Google below:
https://tinyurl.com/zoom-yoga

Madison Park Body & Brain
2921 East Madison St, Suite 2, Seattle, WA 98112
[email protected]
https://www.bodynbrain.com

In continued support to our community during these times, Body & Brain Yoga and Tai Chi is offering free online classes and an online kids Tai Chi & Breathing Class.

3 weeks in May: May 4th - May 22nd

9 Live Classes
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
12pm PST
45 Minutes

Follow the link below to register and receive the zoom login information.
https://bit.ly/MayFreeClassesMadisonPark

Madison Park Body & Brain
2921 East Madison St, Suite 2, Seattle, WA 98112
[email protected]
https://www.bodynbrain.com

This year, Cafe Flora is adapting their annual Mother’s Day Prix Fixe: breakfast in bed! They are packing up a full Prix Fixe menu for curbside pick-up. All food will be fully prepared, easy to transport, and include reheating instructions so you can prepare a fresh brunch on Mother’s Day morning.

From rhubarb nettle panna cotta to asparagus feta quiche, they're featuring the flavors of spring on inspiring menus for both kids and adults. Cafe flora has partnered with some of their favorite makers, growers, and producers to offer special gifts for mom, like Fran’s Chocolates, bouquets from Alm Hill Gardens, specialty wines, and bags of Stumptown Coffee. They are also offering craft cocktail kits — because what’s brunch without a Bloody Mary or two?

Because of their new approach, they will have a limited supply. Reserve your meal before they sell out! Visit their Shop Page for a complete list of our offerings or scroll down for more detail.

Orders need to be in by Sunday, May 3rd. You can schedule pick-up on the Friday or Saturday before Mother's Day.

https://cafeflora.com/shop/
206.325.9100

Bonjour Gourmands, Friends, Supporters, and Customers,

We miss you a lot! It has been about 45 days since we closed both Luc and Loulay and we are slowly adapting to our new life. Social media is not replacing seeing you, talking with you live in person, however, it has also reminded us how much we value our friends, family, and all of you.

We want to be a part of your celebration, birthday, anniversary, Mother’s Day, going away party, company party, and more.

Since Mother’s Day is coming soon! We know how important Mom is and we do not want to forget her. Kathy, of “Flowerworks,” our in-house very talented florist (and the mother of our two boys) has created a beautiful floral arrangement with a Spring tone (see the details below) that would make a nice gift. Since I have been homebound, I have been playing in the kitchen a bit more trying my hands at bread baking and more. I will bake some brown butter, orange madeleines to accompany the creative arrangement. There will be a very limited quantity available.

Shop for Mother’s Day Gifts Online

For each arrangement, we will give back $5.00 to Food Lifeline which will generate 25 meals in a time where help, to fight hunger in America is, more needed than ever.

We are working slowly on figuring out what to do next with both our restaurants, we will inform you of our findings as soon as we know.

We hope you all stay healthy and strong. We miss you all, looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Thierry & Kathy Rautureau

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The Seattle Kitchen Podcast

Please join me and Chef Tom Douglas on Patreon to listen in to a live filming of our radio show. Simply create an account on Patreon and under Larj Media you can join in on our show! We tape weekly. We’d love for you to join, so grab a cup of coffee, and we’ll see you weekly for an exclusive behind the scenes look at our taping. You'll even have the opportunity to ask the chefs questions and virtually interact with the show! Please share with friends. Your support helps us keep our long-time tradition of our radio show alive during these times. We hope to provide entertainment that will uplift you and engage you and your loved ones!

From April 9 to April 23, Body & Brain is offering free virtual yoga and taichi classes.

“With everyone working together to protect ourselves and each other from the spread of COVID-19, we thought it would be a perfect time to introduce your loved ones to our exercises. During this intense period of caution, concern and hardship for Washingtonians, we have decided to offer these classes free of charge.”

• Unlimited access to the 45-minute group classes. Classes are Monday - Saturday @ 12pm PST, from 4/9-4/23.  They will be training with Master Maki from the Everett Center.

• Interactive feedback and instruction from Master Maki

• BnB Energy Yoga, Tai Chi, Breathing & Meditative exercises to brighten your days and enhance your overall well-being

Click for Free Virtual Yoga Classes

Madison Park Body & Brain
2921 East Madison St, Suite 2, Seattle, WA 98112
[email protected]
https://www.bodynbrain.com

The Music Factory is offering online and remote lessons. With more time on our hands, this is a great opportunity to learn music. Our amazing staff is available and ready to help you or your child stay mentally active and productive during this difficult time.

Now through May 15th we are offering a free, Single Lesson gift certificate to any brand-new students. You can gift a first-time lesson to another parent or prospective student, as well. With a laptop or mobile device, anyone can participate in a music lesson using video chat.

BOOK A LESSON!

The Music Factory
http://musicfactorynw.com
206-420-3896

The coronavirus has upended daily life for all of us. Since we closed a month ago out of concern for the health and safety of our guests and crew, we've regrouped and looked back to our roots for inspiration on how to move forward together, safely, through the months ahead.

Our new take out menu is filled with comfort food that travels well. We've included staples like the beet salad and brought back take out favorites from our early days like the tuna empanada.  And Joey's cooking his fabulous paellas in three sizes. (It's great reheated the next day).

To keep everyone safe we've come up with a "no touch" ordering system. Just visit our website, select what you'd like from our Take-Out Menu, Marketplace, and Wine Shop, and pay from the comfort of your couch. We'll call you to confirm a pick-up time and when you arrive just call from your car and we'll run your order out to the copper tables under our awning. All orders must be placed before 10:00 a.m. on the day of pick up. We will update the website each day around noon to start taking orders for the following day.

We're so grateful for all of the messages of support we've gotten over this past month and a special thank you to all of you who've purchased gift cards. Those dollars really matter to this small business. We look forward to the day we can invite all of you back into our cozy dining rooms, but until then we'll get through this crisis together, one tapa at a time.

Visit Our Website to Place Your Orders

A Few Practical Details:

• All prices on our menu include applicable sales tax. If you'd like to show your appreciation, you may do so by clicking the heart on our "Gift Cards & Gratuities" page.

• Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard or AMEX. We are not able to process gift cards for take-out orders.

The expiration date for The Promotional Gift Vouchers that were purchased in December will be extended once we are back in full operation.

• Limited direct porch delivery in the neighborhood is available by our staff for a $5.00 fee. To maintain the safest experience possible, we will not be contracting with any delivery APPS or allowing 3rd party pick-ups. This is for everyone's health and safety.

• Some menu items require reheating and meats in "meal kits" require cooking. See the order page for each item's at home instructions.

• Paella will be cooked to order and served in the traditional paella pan. A $15.00 refundable deposit is included in the price of each paella. Please return the paella pan with your name on it to the box outside our side door Wednesday - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to receive your refund.

The Harvest Vine
2701 E. Madison St. Seattle, WA. 98112
206 320-9771
www.harvestvine.com

To keep the community up-to-date on our local businesses during the Corona Virus pandemic, we’ve compiled this list of the stores and restaurants that are remaining open, or partially open. If you have additional information, please send it to us. This is the time to support our local businesses!

Pagliacci Pizza
Open for pickup and delivery
Deliveries start at 11 AM on the weekends
https://www.pagliacci.com/menu
3015 E Madison Street

Jae's Asian Bistro and Sushi
Curbside pickup. Place and pay for your order over the phone.
http://jaesasianbistroandsushi-seattle.com/JAB%20Menu.pdf
206.323.0171
2801 East Madison Street

Fury
Open and planning on staying open as long as possible.
Current Hours: Tues – Sat 10:30 – 3:30
Online shop: www.furyconsignment.com

Harvest Vine
Temporarily closed for until Apr 15 and possibly longer.
Gift cards are available to help support the restaurant: https://www.harvestvine.com/shop

Cafe Flora
Call 206.325.9100 and order from the take-out menu: https://tinyurl.com/yxyrbebt
For delivery, order via Caviar: https://tinyurl.com/vncuec4

Sarah Alexandra
Closed until the end of the month but check out their amazing shirts online at: https://sarahalexandra.com

Fast Frame
Closed this week and will re-evaluate the situation day by day.

Seattle Massage Pro
Open, but reducing hours. Mon–Thu 1–8, Fri–Sat 10–7, Sun 11–5
Monitoring employees’ health. Stepping up already meticulous cleaning protocols.
(206) 397-3590
Sauna scheduling: https://seattlemassagepro.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/11
http://seattlemassagepro.com

Red Ticking
Closed for now. Taking phone orders and by appt only.
Check Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/redticking/

City People’s
Partially closed. Orders by email, phone, and pay by phone only.
Mon – Fri 9:30 – 6, Sat: 9 – 6, Sun 10 – 6
(206) 324-0737
Curbside pickup or delivery.

2 Doors Down
Curbside Pickup 4:30–10:30
Call ahead to order: 206.324.2337
https://www.twodoorsseattle.com/menu

Madeline’s Home & Beauty Bar
Open Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday from 12-5:00. Call in and curbside pickup on Madison for your skincare needs.
(206) 453-5053
[email protected]

ALICE
Closed for 10 days; will reopen after with limited hours, phone orders etc.
206-322-SHOP
https://www.aliceseattle.com

The Music Factory
Open for 1 on 1 lessons; switching to Online Lessons gradually.
Sign UP: www.musicfactorynw.com/sign-up
(206) 420-3896
[email protected]

Woodside Travel
Mon – Thu 10:00 to 4:00 by appointment
206.325.1266
[email protected]
[email protected]

Kate’s Day Spa
Service temporarily limited to therapeutic massage
http://katesdayspa.com

Azuki Handmade Japanese Udon Noodles
Open for takeout.
2711 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112

Coven Salon
Closed through March 31.
Gift certificates available on our website.
https://www.covensalon.com

Sugarlump
Currently open 1–5 pm Tues – Fri, 11 am – 5 pm Sat
http://sugarlumpshop.com

Baas Framing
Currently open M thru Sat from 10 to 6pm.
Limited number of people permitted at one time.
Phone payments and delivery available.
206.324.4742
https://www.baasframingstudio.com

Glow Natural Health
Open; following all protocols in place by the CDC and WA DEPT of HEALTH
(206) 257-4126
www.glownaturalhealth.com
www.fertilityacupuncturistseattle.com

Luc
The restaurant is closed until further notice.
Updates on our website: https://thechefinthehat.com

Araya’s Place
Open every day 11:30–3 pm for take out and delivery.
https://www.arayasplace.com

Luxx Beautique
Currently closed until March 31st
2909A E. Madison St
https://www.luxxbeautique.com

Here are the Seattle OPCD and SDCI Land Use notices and City planning activities in the last two months for communities from 18th Ave. to Lake Washington and E Union St. to SR-520

1641 22nd Ave

Streamlined Design Review for 2, 3-story, townhouse buildings (6 units total). Parking for 6 vehicles proposed. Existing buildings to be demolished.

Notice of SDR

119 22nd Ave E

Land use application to allow a 5-story, 43-unit apartment building (35 small efficiency dwelling units, 8 apartments). No parking proposed.

Notice of Application

137 23rd Ave E

Land Use Application to allow a 4-story, 31-unit apartment building. No parking proposed. Existing building to be demolished.

Notice of Application

1132 34th Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four parcels of land. Project includes a unit lot subdivision of Parcel D into four unit lots. This subdivision is only for the purpose of allowing sale or lease of the individual live-work and residential dwelling units. Development standards will be applied to the development site as a whole and not to each of the new lots and unit lots.

Notice of Application

2602 E Denny Way

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into five unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

1461 22nd Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into two unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

1463 22nd Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into two unit lots. The construction of residential units is under Project #6691241-CN. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

130 26th Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. The construction of residential units is under Project #6713170-CN. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

166 20th Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

223 27th Ave E

Land use application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

1801 20th Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into eight unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Decision

Resources

Land Use Information Bulletins
Property & Building Activity Interactive Map
Permit and Property Records
Design Review Board
Buildings in Design Review Map

FURY Extraordinary Women’s Consignment Store is holding a

Food Drive First Saturday of Every Month

10% Discount on everything in the store for anyone bringing in food for our food drive. 

We welcome food without a purchase. Food will be donated to the Rainier Food Bank.

Please check us out on Facebook and Instagram. We receive new inventory everyday.

Fury—Extraordinary Consignment
2810 East Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98112
206-329-6829
www.FuryConsignment.com
Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5:30

Here are this month’s furry friends visiting All the Best Pet Care on Madison St.


Jack


Kiah

Lucas and Harrison


Mini


Nugget


Nuna


River, Jasper, and Tucker


Wally


Tallulah

Open Farm Certified Humane dry dog and cat foods are $5 off per bag through January 31.

All the Best Pet Care
2713 E Madison, Seattle, WA 98112
206.329.8565
allthebestpetcare.com

Luc in Madison Valley Seattle is a charming place to spend your New Year’s Eve.

Executive Chef Thierry Rautureau and Chef De Cuisine Andrew Yanak, worked together to create a special menu and we look forward to making it a memorable evening for our guests.

Also available on this celebratory evening at Luc is our special Côte de Bœuf (32 oz) $125 and serves 2. This dish requires advance notice with reservation. Painted Hills Farm served with: Brussels Sprout, Pomme Dauphine, Black Peppercorn Sauce.

The prix fixe menu is $65 per person with the optional wine pairing for $27 per person.

To reserve your seat at the table, call 206 328-6645. You may also book online at Open Table. 

Happy Holidays!

Here are the Seattle OPCD and SDCI Land Use notices and City planning activities in the last five weeks for communities from 18th Ave. to Lake Washington and E Union St. to SR-520

E Madison & 29th Ave E

SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) issued for Washington Park Stormwater Tank Gate Retrofit. The Washington Park Stormwater Tank Gate Retrofit Project would replace the tank’s existing float gates with three new supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) controlled automated sluice gates. The sluice gates would be operated by actuators connected to a SCADA control panel, which would be programmed to open or close any of the gates based on current conditions. During intense rainfall, the sluice gates would be operated in a manner similar to the existing float gates to protect the regional sewer system of Madison Valley. During non-intense rainfall, the SCADA system would be used to control the gates to detain more water than would ordinarily be detained by the float gates in order to reduce the frequency and volume of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) from King County’s Montlake Regulator Station.

Installation of the automatically controlled sluice gates involves the addition of three above-ground enclosures as well as an electrical cabinet adjacent to the existing cabinet. A new trench would be excavated through the grass area east of the tank to an existing maintenance hole, to install sensory equipment that indicates whether the rainfall condition is intense or non-intense. The trench would be located within areas disturbed when the tank was originally built. The trench would be filled, and the surface restored upon the completion of the work.

Notice of DNS

1101 29th Ave

Appeal Hearing for project Land Use Application to subdivide one parcel into 7 parcels of land. Existing structures to be demolished.

Notice of Appeal Hearing

137 23rd Ave E

Land Use Application to allow a 4-story, 31-unit apartment building. No parking proposed. Existing building to be demolished. Streamlined Design Review conducted.

Notice of Application

1420 24th Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into five unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

1424 24th Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into six unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

1428 24th Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into five unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

1715 20th Ave

Land Use Application to allow 2, 4-story townhouse buildings (8 units total). Parking for 2 vehicles proposed. Existing building to be demolished.

Notice of Decision 

1711 20th Ave

Land Use Application to allow 2, 4-story townhouse buildings (8 units total). Parking for 13 vehicles proposed. Existing building to be demolished.

Notice of Decision

1408 21st Ave

Land Use Application to allow 2, 4-story townhouse buildings (8 units total). No parking proposed. Existing building to be demolished.

Notice of Decision

1803 20th Ave

Land Use Application to allow 2, 3-story, townhouse buildings (8 units total). Existing building to be demolished.

Notice of Decision

Resources
Land Use Information Bulletins – NEW
Property & Building Activity Interactive Map
Permit and Property Records
Design Review Board
Buildings in Design Review Map

I can’t believe we’re just a few weeks away from Christmas! Having the holiday lights up really makes a difference on these dark wet nights. We’re close to reaching our goal, but we have just a little way to go. If you haven’t already, PLEASE donate to help pay for the lights. Donations large and small are welcome — every dollar counts and is so greatly appreciated since it allows the community to continue this tradition of lighting up Madison during the holidays.

The cost of installing, maintaining, and uninstalling the lights this year is $9,000; our current total is $ 7,130.

You can donate online using PayPal, or mail a contribution to the address below.

Send a check and make payable to:

Madison Valley Merchants Association
4111 E. Madison Street #290, Seattle, WA 98112

To pay online, go to http://madisonvalley.org and click the Donate button on the home page.

Here are this month’s furry friends visiting All the Best Pet Care on Madison St.


Corvix


Duke

Edie


Jax


Mikko


Oliver


Sunny


Tippy

For all of December, Bowsers beds and cat trees over $75 are 10% off.

All the Best Pet Care
2713 E Madison, Seattle, WA 98112
206.329.8565
allthebestpetcare.com

We’re making excellent progress paying for the Holiday Lights—$5,930! Thank you to all who contributed. A little more help and we can reach the total amount; the cost of installing, maintaining, and uninstalling the lights this year is $9,000.

Every year the decorative lighting on Madison Street is funded by donations from area merchants and residents. You can help keep Madison Valley cheery during the winter by donating to the lighting fund.

You can donate online using PayPal, or mail a contribution to the address below. If we all pitch in a little, we can make the season bright!

Send a check and make payable to:

Madison Valley Merchants Association
4111 E. Madison Street #290, Seattle, WA 98112

To pay online, go to http://madisonvalley.org and click the Donate button on the home page.

Tuesday December 3, 8:30 AM, Cafe Flora

Madison Bus Rapid Ride will give a 20-30 minute update on the plans for the Madison Rapid Ride. Following the presentation MVMA will host a regular meeting with updates on Holiday Lights and any new business. All are welcome to join the meeting.

Madison Bus Rapid Transit, also known as RapidRide G, has completed final design.

Outreach team member, Monisha Harrell, will join MVMA Tuesday, December 3rd at 8:30 a.m. to share information on final design and highlight changes from earlier briefings. Monisha will also be seeking MVMA’s feedback for construction planning in the Madison Valley area and will answer any outstanding questions about the project and new service.

Get all your Thanksgiving ingredients: pies, produce, cider, bread, and flowers all together at Cafe Flora.

November 26th, 3-7pm

Cafe Flora is putting on a Thanksgiving Night Market for you to grab all those ingredients you need and some you just want to need: pies and sweet and savory baked goods from The Flora Bakehouse, fresh, local produce from Steel Wheel Farm, beautiful flower arrangements from Fortunate Orchard, tablewares from Karra Wise of In the Shed Seattle, and artisan bread from Sea Wolf Bakers.

Small Business Saturday is this coming weekend, 11/30.

Small businesses are a vital part of our community! For every $100 spent at a small business, $68 stays in the local community — by shopping local, you’re investing in your neighbors.

We’re making good progress paying for the Holiday Lights—$2,880! But we still have a ways to go to reach the total amount; the cost of installing, maintaining, and uninstalling the lights this year is $9,000.

Every year the decorative lighting on Madison Street is funded by donations from area merchants and residents. You can help keep Madison Valley cheery during the winter by donating to the lighting fund.

You can donate online using PayPal, or mail a contribution to the address below. If we all pitch in a little, we can make the season bright!

Send a check and make payable to:

Madison Valley Merchants Association
4111 E. Madison Street #290, Seattle, WA 98112

To pay online, go to http://madisonvalley.org and click the Donate button on the home page.

Here are this month’s furry friends visiting All the Best Pet Care on Madison St.


From Halloween


Paco

Marshmallow & Brownie


Hi There


Leo


Bean

Last year, Instinct and All The Best donated 25,000 pounds of Instinct food to local shelters. Pick up some Instinct for your own dog or cat, or buy some just to donate at the register, and save 10%.  Your purchase will be matched with a donation to help rescue dogs and cats get the premium nutrition they need while they wait for their furever homes.

All the Best Pet Care
2713 E Madison, Seattle, WA 98112
206.329.8565
allthebestpetcare.com

Beth Fishman's watercolors render the beauty of our Northwest home in deft brushstrokes and vibrant colors. She captures those moments that make us pause: slanting sunlight on a docked sailboat, the Great Wheel glimpsed through shadowy skyscrapers, fall colors on a downtown tree. Her skillful and fresh painting style imbues our local landscape with movement and life.

Opening Reception:
Wednesday, November 6th
5 pm – 8 pm

Join us for refreshments and meet the artist!


University Bridge, 14" x 21", watercolor on paper


Pikes Market, 10" x 14", watercolor on paper


Deception Pass, 10" x 14", watercolor on paper

Baas Framing Studio
2703 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98112
[email protected]
206.324.4742
baasframingstudio.com

Here are the Seattle OPCD and SDCI Land Use notices and City planning activities in the last month for communities from 18th Ave. to Lake Washington and E Union St. to SR-520.

1419 24th Ave

Design Review Early Design Guidance for an 8-story apartment building with 83 small efficiency dwelling units and 24 apartments units (107 units total). No parking proposed. Existing buildings to be demolished.

Early Design Guidance Meeting
Thursday, November 21 at 8:00pm
Washington Hall
The Lodge Room
153 14th Ave

Notice of EDG Meeting

2925 E Madison St

SDCI posted notice regarding the PCC building of applicant’s submittal of materials on Hearing Examiner remand for Land Use Application to allow a 6-story, 82-unit apartment building with retail space. Parking for 140 vehicles proposed. Existing structure to be demolished.

Notice of Applicant Submittal

119 22nd Ave E

Administrative Design Review application for a 5-story apartment building with 50 small efficiency dwelling units. No parking proposed. Existing building to be demolished.

Notice of ADR

318 30th Ave E

Land Use Application to enclose a front porch to expand an institution for new office space (The Valley School). No change to parking.

Notice of Application

1410 24th Ave

Land Use Application to allow a 5-story, 5-unit townhouse building. No parking is proposed. Existing building to be demolished.

Notice of Application

1134 26th Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into two unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Decision

1101 29th Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one parcel into 7 parcels of land. Existing structures to be demolished.

Notice of Decision

Resources
Land Use Information Bulletins – NEW
Property & Building Activity Interactive Map 
Permit and Property Records
Design Review Board
Buildings in Design Review Map

Friends and neighbors: those beautiful holiday lights on Madison St. are surprisingly expensive to install and maintain ($9k!). Your donation of any amount would help. If you enjoy the seasonal cheer, you can donate by web or mail. Thank you.

PayPal: Go to http://madisonvalley.org and click on the Donate button on the home page near the green bird.

USPS: Mail your donation to:
Madison Valley Merchants Association
4111 East Madison Street #290
Seattle WA 98112

Winter is approaching, but Madison St. will soon be lit up with holiday lights to chase away the gloom.

Holiday Lights is a neighborhood beautification project sponsored by the Madison Valley Merchants Association. Each year the lights are paid for with the generous contributions of merchants and residents in Madison Valley. The cost to put the lights up, maintain them during the holidays, and take them down again is $9,000. You can donate online using PayPal, or mail a contribution to the address below. If we all pitch in a little, we can make the season bright!

Send a check and make payable to:

Madison Valley Merchants Association
4111 E. Madison Street #290, Seattle, WA 98112

To pay online, click the Donate button near the green bird on the home page.

A Madison Valley couple is the owner of the first MyKabin DADU build, exemplifying their special turnkey construction process that lowers costs while saving time, resources & headache.

MyKabin, a Seattle construction firm specializing in making it easier, faster and less expensive for homeowners to build a personalized and sustainable detached accessory dwelling unit, just completed its first backyard cottage build at a Madison Valley home. This comes after citywide changes to a variety of regulations affecting accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) come into effect, loosening regulations and making it easier than ever for Seattle homeowners to build on-property dwellings. With their first backyard cottage officially completed and the city primed to welcome an expansion of DADU builds, MyKabin Co-Founders Clint Jones and Tom Todaro are eager to share their uniquely affordable, customizable and simplified DADU solution with Seattle-area families.

MyKabin spent almost a year working with the city, engineering every aspect of the design from the foundation to the roof. The time and technology investment allow them to offer an easy, hassle-free, turnkey option for building a backyard cottage at a price most Seattle homeowners can afford. For Ronnie & Wendy Cunningham, Seattle natives and owners of the newly finished inaugural MyKabin DADU, building a DADU in the backyard of the Madison Valley home bought in 1975 had been a goal for years. But after fourteen months of navigating the city’s permitting process and receiving construction bids of over $300,000, the project seemed to be hitting insurmountable roadblocks. Enter MyKabin. “No one else was doing this, building high-quality DADUs doesn’t have to be as expensive or as complicated as traditional construction methods, the Cunningham’s is the first cottage with six more around the city to be completed in the next few months. Consumer response has been very positive,” says Co-Founder Tom Todaro.

MyKabin handles everything without sacrificing customization, from permitting and design all the way through construction, installation and inspection. This closed process is much more efficient than traditional building and allows them to guarantee a no-surprises price tag that’s far below that of typical local options. With sizes from 250-1000 square feet and options for roof design and window/door placement in each, plus a nearly limitless interior canvas, homeowners have the ability to design the Kabin of their dreams without the headache.

At the base of MyKabin’s smart, streamlined approach is the use of their exclusive Karry Beam foundation and other specialized foundation systems that are non-invasive and can be installed in as little as one day. Removing the need for heavy machinery, the foundation systems are more sustainable by allowing almost all of the existing landscaping to stay in place. Because MyKabin does everything for one installed price, they can guarantee a lower price that’s completely transparent and unchanging, starting at $111,000 for small-size cottages.

“It was exactly what I needed, and night and day compared to what I was looking at with other options. It’s a better product at half the price. When I heard about MyKabin, I told Tom I wanted to be their first customer,” says Ronnie Cunningham. For him and his family, MyKabin was the solution to make the dream of creating a cottage on their property achievable: turnkey, affordable, sustainable, customizable. The Cunningham Kabin at 432 31st Ave E will play host to an open house from October 19-27th, 8am-8pm daily, allowing Seattleites a special up-close & in-cottage view of what a MyKabin build can be. MyKabin team members will be on hand to answer questions and to help visitors search to see if their home is eligible for a DADU.

MyKabin Open House
Oct 19–27
432 31st Ave E
8am-8pm daily

Here are this month’s furry friends visiting All the Best Pet Care on E Madison St.


Duke


9-week-old Boston Terrier

Zeli


Jean Luc Piccat


Lily tried on a birthday hat.

Stop by the store Oct. 25–31 with your costumed pet to receive a free zombie treat bag!

All the Best Pet Care
2713 E Madison, Seattle, WA 98112
206.329.8565
allthebestpetcare.com

Here are the Seattle OPCD and SDCI Land Use notices and City planning activities in the last two months for communities from 18th Ave. to Lake Washington and E Union St. to SR-520

Natural Gas Piping

Seattle City Council is considering a proposal to prohibit the installation of natural gas piping systems in all new buildings. Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections would have authority to exempt natural gas piping systems necessary to install certain natural gas-powered equipment and appliances, such as commercial cooking appliances, on an annual basis where suitable electric alternatives are unavailable. 

Information regarding the proposal, including a link to the legislation, is available at this link. Questions regarding the proposal may be directed to Yolanda Ho of the City Council Central Staff at (206) 256-5989 or via email at [email protected]. 

Based on community feedback, the schedule for considering the proposal has been extended. The Seattle City Council may take action on or after November 25, 2019. Please send comments to Alisha Dall’Osto in Councilmember Mike O’Brien’s office at: [email protected] or to all councilmembers at [email protected].

Notice of Public Comment

Transitional Encampments

Councilmember Sawant is proposing the amend the Land Use Code to modify procedural and substantive standards for transitional encampments for people experiencing homelessness. 

Amendments include, but are not limited to: (1) providing that both principal and accessory use transitional encampments are allowed on any property owned or controlled by a religious organization without approval of a permit under the Land Use Code; (2) permitting transitional encampments as an interim use on all public or private property within the City of Seattle; (3) increasing the maximum number of authorized interim use transitional encampments that are not associated with a religious organization from 3 to 40; and (4) providing for renewal of temporary use permits for transitional encampments as a Type I decision of the Director of the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections. 

Public Hearing: 
October 17, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers 
2nd Floor, Seattle City Hall 
600 Fourth Avenue, Seattle 

Copies of the proposal may be obtained online at this link.

Questions regarding the proposal may be directed to Ketil Freeman of the City Council Central Staff at (206) 684-8178 or via email at [email protected]. 

Questions regarding the public hearing and requests for assistance may be directed to Ted Virdone in Councilmember Sawant’s office, by calling (206) 684-8016 or via email at: [email protected]. For those unable to attend the public hearing, written comments may be sent by October 17th at noon, via email to [email protected] 

Notice of Public Hearing

2209 E Lake Washington Blvd

Land Use Application to allow a temporary use and change the use of a single-family residence to office. (WSDOT 520 Bridge Public Information Office). Parking for 3 vehicles proposed.

Notice of Application

Landslides and Steep Slopes

Director’s Rule 12-2019 adopts new maps to identify ECA Mapping for known landslide and steep slope erosion hazard areas.

Notice Adoption of Directors Rule

223 27th Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Existing structure to be demolished.

Notice of Decision

1803 20th Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into eight unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

1801 20th Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into eight unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

1431 24th Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into six unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Decision

109 22nd Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into six unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Decision

Resources
Land Use Information Bulletins – NEW
Property & Building Activity Interactive Map 
Permit and Property Records
Design Review Board
Buildings in Design Review Map

Bring your cameras and capture the breathtaking sight of Japanese maple trees ablaze in fall color at the annual Maple Festival, Oct. 3 – 13, at the Seattle Japanese Garden.

To celebrate the start of this popular festival, and as part of Free First Thursday on Thursday, Oct. 3, the Seattle Japanese Garden will host the opening reception for a watercolor collection by a group of artists from Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Dementia-Friendly Recreation program. The opening reception will run from 3 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the Tateuchi Community Room on Oct. 3 and the exhibit will be on display through the end of Oct. On Free First Thursdays, admission to the garden is free after 1 p.m.

The Maple Festival is a family-friendly event features nature-inspired art, maple tree scavenger hunts for the kids, live performances and other cultural activities. Self-guided Maple Tour Brochures will be available on most days. See full event schedule here.

The event is free with garden admission, no advance tickets necessary. Garden admission prices: Adults, $8; City of Seattle residents with ID, $6; Youth 6 -17, students with ID, and seniors 65 and over, $4. Children 5 and under are free. Family and Individual memberships are accepted at this event. On the First Thursdays of the month, admission is free for all visitors from 1 p.m. until closing.

Seattle Japanese Garden is located at 1075 Lake Washington Blvd E. The hours in October are Monday, noon – 5 p.m. and Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. -5 p.m. For more information, visit www.seattlejapanesegarden.org.

The temperature is dropping, the rain is falling, and the beer is flowing — Oktoberfest is upon us! Dust off your dirndl and locate the lederhosen because our celebration features something for everyone: pretzel knots for the kids, German-style biers on draft, the debut of the Munchen Burger (think pretzel bun), and of course, plenty of our house-made beer cheese sauce on anything and everything.



Two Doors Down opens at 11 am daily and The BottleNeck joins the fray at 4 PM — both bars will be featuring a Bavarian Happy Hour on German-style beers from 4–8 on Saturday. And yes, we'll be showing the Hawks game at Two Doors Sunday at 1 pm!

Saturday 9/28 and Sunday 9/29

The Bottleneck Lounge
206.323.1098
2328 E. Madison St

Two Doors Down
206.324.BEER
2332 E Madison St.

Here are this month’s furry friends visiting All the Best Pet Care on E Madison St.


Briar waits for a treat.


Penelope waves hello.

Zaha checks out the treat options behind the counter.


Ranger sits pretty for the camera.


Zero looking very interested in a treat.

Bring your pup in for a treat!

All the Best Pet Care
2713 E Madison, Seattle, WA 98112
206.329.8565
allthebestpetcare.com

Fall 2019 is here, and The Music Factory’s annual “fall rush” of new students upon us!

We want to make sure that our returning, current, & past students get the time slots that are most convenient for their schedules. And to accomplish that, we have just added more teachers to handle weekend and day times!

To ensure that you (or your child) receive the widest variety of scheduling options, fill out the sign up form on our website, call us at 206-420-3896, or email direct at [email protected] and we’ll do everything we can to ensure that you (or your child) are provided with the schedule that best suits your needs.

The Music Factory in Madison Valley is offering lessons in guitar, piano, bass, voice and most wind and string instruments.

The Music Factory
http://musicfactorynw.com
206-420-3896

We’re thrilled to present the latest work by gallery favorite Ellen Rutledge! Ellen is a talented print artist who creates intricate etchings enhanced with collage and hand-coloring. Her work evokes times gone by, with vintage patterned papers and imagery drawn from childhood and the domestic sphere.


Promenade, etching with collage

More work by Ellen Rutledge.

Also on view: collage by Heidi Randall
Heidi creates intricate portraits of birds using vintage wallpaper remnants and samples. These charming works reward close examination.


Peking Ducks, collage on board

The show opens this Thursday, 9/12.

Artist Reception: Thursday, September 12 from 5 to 8 pm. Join the artists for an evening of great art, fun company and yummy snacks!

Baas Framing Studio
2703 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98112
[email protected]
206.324.4742
baasframingstudio.com

Sunshine Room is a home preschool providing a nurturing, fun and safe environment for children to explore and grow. Our individualized curriculum caters to your child’s specific needs and interest. We encourage life-long learning and motivate children to be loving and independent, free thinkers. 

Areas of focus include:

• Arts & Crafts
• Fine & Gross Motor Skills
• Music
• Self love & confidence
• Language & Pre-Reading Skills
• Science
• Early Mathematic
• Social Skills
• Compassionate problem solving

…and more 

Students will also participate in onsite gardening and regular community outings.

We are licensed by Washington State Department of Child, Youth and Families
www.dcyf.wa.gov

Please visit our website for more information
https://www.growinsunshine.com

Call 206 769 3693 or email [email protected] to schedule a visit.

We look forward to meeting you :)

Invest In Youth is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization that provides tutoring and enrichment programs to public school students at no cost.

The group is currently seeking tutors for the 2019-2020 school year. Tutors volunteer one hour each week at the following local schools: 

Roxhill Elementary on Monday afternoons in West Seattle.
Beacon Hill International School on Tuesday afternoons on Beacon Hill.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary on Thursday afternoons in the Central District.
Daniel Bagley Elementary on Thursday afternoons in the Green Lake neighborhood.
South Shore Elementary on Friday afternoons in the Rainier Beach neighborhood.

Tutoring begins the first week of October and runs through May. On-going training, support and encouragement is provided to all of the volunteer tutors throughout the school year.

https://www.investinyouth.org/volunteer

Here are this month’s furry friends visiting All the Best Pet Care on E Madison St.


Atlas poses for a quick picture.


Our store dog, Ava celebrates her 11th birthday!

Jackie Robinson sits pretty for a picture.


Leo looking cute.


Paco waits for a treat.


Ray enjoys one of our store-made pupsicles!

August is Feline Hydration Month at All The Best. Stop in for some free healthy, hydrating samples for your cat.

All the Best Pet Care
2713 E Madison, Seattle, WA 98112
206.329.8565
allthebestpetcare.com

Here are the Seattle OPCD and SDCI Land Use notices and City planning activities in the last month for communities from 18th Ave. to Lake Washington and E Union St. to SR-520.

1730 19th Ave

Land Use Application to allow a 4-story, 3-unit rowhouse building. Parking for 3 vehicles proposed. To be considered with project at 1726 19th Ave for shared parking. Early Design Guidance Review conducted.

Notice of Application

1726 19th Ave

Land Use Application to allow a 4-story, 9-unit townhouse building. Parking for 13 vehicles proposed. To be considered with project at 1730 19th Ave for shared parking. Early Design Guidance Review conducted.

Notice of Application

131 18th Ave E

Streamlined Design Review for a 5-story, 10-unit apartment building. No parking proposed. Existing building to remain. Design Proposal which is under review.

Notice of SDR

2301 E Union St

Land Use Application to allow a 7-story, 433-unit apartment building with retail. Parking for 255 vehicles proposed. Existing buildings to be demolished. Design Review documents can be found linked here.

Notice of Decision

1431 24th Ave

Land Use Application to allow a 4-story, 6-unit townhouse building. No parking proposed. Existing building to be demolished.

Notice of Decision

1823 26th Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

1833 25th Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

Resources
Land Use Information Bulletins – NEW
Property & Building Activity Interactive Map
Permit and Property Records
Design Review Board
Buildings in Design Review Map

We hope that you are having a great summer! We still have 2-4 more spots open for our Summer Rock Camp on August 12th-14th! This rock camp will teach campers how to write and record their own music with guidance from two of The Music Factory’s resident teachers! If you or someone you know could benefit from this camp, please feel free to share! Age perimeter is 7-16. 

Our end of summer recital is fast approaching! If you are a student and would like to perform in this recital, please let your teacher know as soon as possible to allow for preparation! It will be at Volunteer Park as a part of the 39th Annual Seattle Peace Concert Series! Our recital starts at 11:30am. See you there!

The Music Factory in Madison Valley is offering lessons in guitar, piano, bass, voice and most wind and string instruments.

The Music Factory
http://musicfactorynw.com
206-420-3896

During Aug 1 – 15, Baas is offering 20% off all custom framing materials, our biggest sale of the year!

Plus save 50% on ready-made frames — our largest selection of the year!

Bring your prints, photos, posters and small artworks and find some real bargains! Or select custom framing and save 20% on the design of your choice. 

Baas Framing Studio
2703 E. Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
206.324.4742
[email protected]
www.baasframingstudio.com

Saturday, July 27 — save the date!

All summer merchandise will be marked down from 30%–70% off. Designer items, purses, shoes, you name it! You don’t want to miss out on the best deals of the season.

Prada Sandals Size 7

The sale will run for two weeks if you can’t make it in the first day.

Fury—Extraordinary Consignment
2810 East Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98112
206-329-6829
www.FuryConsignment.com
Hours: Tue–Sat 10-5:30

Seattle Massage Pro is moving in order to expand. The new location is a few blocks away at 2818 E Madison St. where Move Mend used to be.

Owner Amber Myers explains the features of the new site:

• Infrared Sauna (detox and muscle repair)
• Float Tank (relaxation)
• 2 Massage Rooms — faster scheduling, more availability
• More Retail — pressed juicery, topicals, and more
• Street-level accessibility and full time staff

A quick pre-construction tour is here: facebook.com/SeattleMassagePro/

Seattle Massage Pro
2711 East Madison St, Ste #201
Seattle, WA  98112

Here are the Seattle OPCD and SDCI Land Use notices and City planning activities in the last 7 weeks for communities from 18th Ave. to Lake Washington and E Union St. to SR-520.



2802 East Park Dr E 

SPU - East Montlake Pump Station and Force Main UpgradeIn some areas of the City of Seattle, sewage and stormwater runoff are collected in the same pipes, known as combined sewers. During storm events, sometimes the flow in these pipes exceeds the sewer system capacity. When this occurs, the system overflows at an outfall structure designed for this purpose. To comply with State and Federal requirements, SPU must limit the number of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) at each of these outfalls to an average of no more than one per year based on a 20-year moving average. Combined sewer Basin 20 in the Montlake area currently exceeds this performance standard, averaging 2.4 CSOs per year. The goal of this project is to reduce the frequency of Basin 20 CSOs.

Notice of Determination of Non-Significance

3917 E Olive St

Land Use Application to allow an addition to a single-family residence.

Notice of Decision

1801 20th Ave

Land Use Application to allow 2, 3-story, townhouse buildings (8 units total). No parking proposed. Existing building to be demolished.

Notice of Decision

1134 26th Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into two unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

1431 24th Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into six unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

143 22nd Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into six unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

113 27th Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into two unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Decision
 

2446 E Valley St

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into two unit lots. The existing houses are proposed to remain. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Decision

525 20th Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into five unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Decision

Resources

Land Use Information Bulletins
Property & Building Activity Interactive Map
Permit and Property Records
Design Review Board
Buildings in Design Review Map

Bonjour Gourmands!

Our annual Bastille Day celebration will be hosted at Luc on Sunday, July 14th from 4:30 pm–9:30 pm.

This is a wonderful time to join your family or friends out in the sun with us for a cookout at LUC. There will be live music, non-alcoholic drinks, wine, beer, cocktails and refreshing tea. And of course, a delicious grill buffet with Chef Thierry manning the grill.

Reserve your tickets today!

We are using Eventbrite this year to make it easier for you to add to your calendar and share with your family and friends.

LUC
2800 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 328-6645

Dear Neighbors: 

I’m having a bat mitzvah in August and it is customary to do a service project for a bat mitzvah. For my project, I decided to make bags with supplies for taking care of your dog when you’re homeless. I’m sewing drawstring backpacks and filling them with treats, a dog bowl, a leash, and other useful stuff. I’m writing to ask the neighborhood for donations of supplies. 

Useful supplies are: collapsible dog bowls, treat samples, dog-friendly soap, dog toothbrushes/soft toothbrushes, leashes, bulky yarn, and sturdy cloth bigger than 16˝ by 18˝ as well as small shampoo bottles and toothpaste (for people). Also, if anyone would like to help out with sewing bags, here’s a link to the pattern. 

Please contact me for the location where you can drop off any supplies or bags, needed by July 4th.

Thank you all for your help, Elena.

A new all-boys middle school is opening in Madison Valley! 

Seattle School for Boys will rent classroom space in the Ebenezer A.M.E. Zion Church on 23rd Ave, just south of Madison. The mission of the school is to encourage and inspire boys to become collaborative learners, creative thinkers, and compassionate leaders who genuinely care about our diverse global community. 

Seattle School for Boys recently hired Nick Creach as the school’s first Head of School, effective August 1, 2019. Creach will join founding educator Jerome Hunter as the school plans to welcome its inaugural class in September 2019. 

Creach joins Seattle School for Boys after serving as the Head of Middle School at Seattle Academy. Creach previously served as Dean of Student Life and Middle School Athletics at University Prep, and as a teacher at Cardigan Mountain School, a New Hampshire boarding and day school for boys in grades 6 through 9. 

Hunter, a long-time public school teacher, was at Meany Middle School in the first year of its re-opening in 2017. Hunter is also a former Martinez Fellow and current MBK Alliance mentor. 

“I’ve had firsthand experience seeing how transformative middle school education can impact young people for life,” said Creach. “Boys thrive when they have authentic, hands-on educational experience that includes helping them solve real-world problems.” 

Seattle School for Boys will begin with grades 6 and 7 for the 2019-2020 academic year, adding grade 8 in the following year. Seattle School for Boys’ program is based on the pillars of neural education, equitable and experiential learning, and engagement with the community. 

The founding team has extensive leadership and teaching experience at the middle school level, along with a firm belief in the depth of compassion and capability of adolescent boys. Seattle School for Boys is poised to grow into a long-standing community treasure.
 

Seattle School for Boys
seattleschoolforboys.org
[email protected]

Here are this month's visitors to All the Best Pet Care on Madison St.

Store dog Ava models our new ATB bandanas!

Bodhi sits pretty for a treat.

Captain Jack stops in to try out a chew after getting adopted!

Koda checks out the camera.


Maddie smiling after shopping around the store.


Moxie awaiting her treat.

Kickstart Their Kibble — ask for free samples during June and July at All The Best pet food and supplies.

New Works by Carla Dimitriou

Opening Reception:
Thursday, June 6 from 6 to 8 pm

Join us for great art, fun company and yummy snacks!

We're so pleased to present new paintings on paper and panel by one of our favorite local artists! The special relationship between animals and their humans is a constant theme in Dimitriou's work, which is characterized by expressive color and strong shapes.

Cat Man, Mixed Media on Paper, 30" x 22"

Cookies??, Mixed Media on Paper, 30" x 22"

Baas Framing Studio

2703 E. Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112

206.324.4742 |

[email protected]

www.baasframingstudio.com

Here are this month's visitors to All the Best Pet Care on Madison St.

Griffy checking out our toys.

Dragon sitting for treats.

Addie showing off her ears.

Siblings Flynn and Olivia checking out some toys and new collars.

Kickstart Their Kibble — ask for free samples during June and July at All The Best pet food and supplies.

Here are the Seattle OPCD and SDCI Land Use notices and City planning activities in the last month for communities from 18th Ave. to Lake Washington and E Union St. to SR-520.
 

Accessory Dwelling Units Public Hearing

The Seattle City Council is considering proposed legislation to amend Seattle’s Land Use Code related to regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). ADUs include Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs), also known as backyard cottages, and Attached Accessory Dwelling Units (AADUs), also known as in-law apartments. Details here.

Public hearing on June 11, 2019, at 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
2nd floor, Seattle City Hall
600 Fourth Avenue

Notice of Public Hearing

1431 23rd Ave

Land Use Application to allow temporary use for a minor communications facility (AT&T) for up to six months.

Notice of Application

2450 Lake Washington Blvd E

Land Use Application to relocate a minor communication utility displaced by construction of expanded SR-520. Project includes a 125-foot monopole and equipment cabinets in WSDOT right-of way. Environmental documents prepared by WSDOT.

Notice of Decision

22nd Ave E Infrastructure Work

SPU owns and maintains large-diameter, buried, steel water transmission pipelines that convey treated drinking water from the Tolt and Cedar River Watersheds to customers in the City of Seattle and surrounding area. Many miles of these pipelines are protected from corrosion using cathodic protection. SPU monitors the cathodic protection system performance and determines the need for repair, maintenance, or additions.

This year, SPU has identified work to be performed at seven locations in the City of Seattle, City of Renton, and unincorporated King County. At six of the sites, a new cathodic protection system would be installed. One of the locations is in the street right-of-way for 22nd Ave E, between E. Miller St and E Calhoun St.

Determination of Non-Significance

1431 24th Ave

Land Use Application to allow a 4-story, 6-unit townhouse building. No parking proposed. Existing building to be demolished.

Notice of Application

1408 21st Ave

Land Use Application to allow 2, 4-story townhouse buildings (8 units total). No parking proposed. Existing building to be demolished.

Notice of Application

1625 42nd Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into two unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

201 23rd Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into six unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Decision

Resources
Land Use Information Bulletins – NEW
Property & Building Activity Interactive Map
Permit and Property Records
Design Review Board
Buildings in Design Review Map

We had a good turnout this year for Spring Clean. At 9 am Saturday morning about 25 adults and kids assembled at Fast Frame to clean up and beautify Madison Street. The event is sponsored by the Madison Valley Merchants Association and McGilvra PTA with help from local residents and businesses.

“I love Spring Clean — it’s a great event where we wipe away the grime of winter and tidy up for the summer season. This year — with help from a lot of people — we were able to knock out the to-do list in just a couple of hours. When everyone helps a little it makes a big difference.

“When we started doing this several years ago, the neighborhood was a little rough. But over the years we’ve been able to clean up storefronts, plant flowers, remove graffiti, and pick up the trash. Every year the neighborhood gets nicer,” said Lindy Wishard.

This year we accomplished the following:

• Kiosk in front of The Madisonian was cleaned. It looks like new! 

• The graffiti on the fence in front of City People’s was cleaned and the fence was repainted. 

• Graffiti on the post box in front of Luc, the transformer in the Madison Triangle, and on the fence next to Jae’s was removed or painted over. 

• The wall of the dry cleaner was cleaned. 

• Flowers were planted in the window boxes of Essential Baking. 

• Denise and Charlie, who have volunteered every year, picked up a lot of trash. 

• New neighbor Jackie helped everyone check in and handed out supplies. 

• Nicki coordinated with Starbucks and the Madison Park Bakery, who donated coffee and pastries for the event. 

Special thank you to Courtney with McGilvra PTA for helping organize this great event. 

Thanks to Fast Frame for allowing us to set up on the lawn. 

The Merchant’s Association hired Mineros Landscape again this year. The crew weeded the tree wells, sidewalks, trimmed the trees and bushes, and removed all the winter debris from the street.

Nestled in a great location between Cafe Flora and City People’s, you can now find a place to relax, relieve your stress and improve your mind-body connection. Body & Brain has opened a new location in the neighborhood at 2921 East Madison! With centers all over the US and also in other countries, Body & Brain classes are good for managing stress, increasing energy, improving sleep and relaxation, breathing deeply and increasing strength and flexibility. 

“Classes are suitable for people of all ages and conditions — one of the reasons I love this practice” says Manager Brianna Sieberg. “We have had 13-year-olds in class all the way up to 95-year-olds. It’s important for anyone at any age to learn techniques for managing their emotions and staying connected to themselves.”

Body & Brain has other locations around the area and some have been in place for over 20 years, such as the one in Kirkland in the Houghton neighborhood. After some searching, it was apparent that opening a location on East Madison was a great opportunity to reach the people in neighborhoods south of 520. “We don’t have many members from this area” Brianna said, “even though we have another location close to the University of Washington. So we felt we wanted to expand in this direction.”

Body & Brain Madison Park is open now for classes and offering FREE trial classes in the month of May, so people can try it and decide whether they want to become a member. Group classes in Core Strengthening, Stretch/Breathe/Meditate and Tai Chi/Kigong are available throughout the week. The company offers special training in other mindfulness topics and also workshops and retreats. For those who need a little more healing or 1-to-1 guidance, they also offer private energy healing sessions or classes. “We have a number of clients who decide to do private sessions with us. It can be a very rewarding 1-to-1 experience.”

For more information on Body & Brain, visit www.bodynbrain.com/madisonpark. To get started, Brianna suggests either trying a class or scheduling a 1-to-1 Introductory Session to learn more about the practice. If you are interested, stop by the center or call 206-402-6538.

Body & Brain
2921 East Madison
www.bodynbrain.com/madisonpark
206-402-6538

The Merchants Association and McGilvra Elementary are getting together on Saturday, May 4, to clean up the neighborhood—please join us! We’ll be pulling weeds, spreading wood chips, and cleaning up the landscape along Madison St. The merchants will be cleaning up their storefronts as well. Sign Up Here!

We’ll have some supplies on hand: garbage bags, paint, cleaning supplies, etc. Please bring gloves, paint scrapers, and garden hand tools.

Cash donations are also welcome to help offset the cost of the cleanup. You can make a donation online — just click on the Donate button at the top of this page. Be sure to write Spring Clean in the notes field. All contributions are appreciated! 

Saturday, May 4, 9 AM
Meet at FastFrame
2840 E Madison Street
Free coffee and pastries provided by the Merchants Association.
Sign Up Here

If you have questions, contact:

Lindy Wishard
[email protected]

Here are the Seattle OPCD and SDCI Land Use notices and City planning activities in the last three weeks for communities from 18th Ave. to Lake Washington and E Union St. to SR-520.

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Requirements

The Seattle City Council is proposing to amend the Land Use Code to add requirements for new off-street parking provided in association with new buildings to include electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure that would make it easier to install charging equipment/stations in the future (“EV-ready”). The proposal would apply to properties in all areas of Seattle where new development is also providing off-street parking.

Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 2:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
2nd floor, Seattle City Hall
600 Fourth Avenue

Notice of Public Hearing

137 23rd Ave E

Streamlined Design Review application for a 4-story, 31-unit apartment building. No parking proposed. Existing building to be demolished.

Notice of SDR

1726 19th Ave

Administrative Design Review for a 4-story, 9-unit townhouse building. Parking for 13 vehicles proposed. Existing building to be demolished. To be considered with project at 1730 19th Ave for shared access.

Notice of ADR

1730 19th Ave

Administrative Design Review for a 4-story, 3-unit rowhouse building. No parking proposed. To be considered with project at 1726 19th Ave for shared access.

Notice of ADR

115 27th Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Decision

109 22nd Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into six unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

Resources
Land Use Information Bulletins – NEW
Property & Building Activity Interactive Map 
Permit and Property Records
Design Review Board
Buildings in Design Review Map

The Seattle Japanese Garden (located within the Washington Park Arboretum at 1075 Lake Washington Blvd.) will open for the 2019 season on Monday, April 1. Visit and see blooming camellias, budding azaleas, koi swimming in the newly-restored pond, and much more!

The Japanese Garden has a schedule full of fun and family-friendly activities. For the third year in a row, First Free Thursday and Family Saturday programming will take place in 2019. For First Thursday in April, the Japanese Garden is delighted to welcome Fumkio Kimura on April 4 for a demonstration of sumi-e, the Japanese art of ink calligraphy and a discussion of her Haiga exhibit. Event information here.



The first Family Saturday event of the year will be an Origami in the Garden event on April 13, which includes free entry into the garden for children 12 and under from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event info here.



Tea ceremonies will also be starting on April 6; learn more here.

Operating hours in April are from noon to 6 p.m. on Mondays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. See the Japanese Garden’s full list of hours in 2019 here.

Regular admission is free for all children age 5 and under. Ticket price for adults is $8; for youth 16 and over, seniors ages 65 and older, and students with ID, it is $4. Annual passes are accepted for event admission; with no additional charge.

For more information, visit www.seattlejapanesegarden.org.

It’s simple: We pay the sales tax! And that ain’t nuthin’.

Mention this article to get the discount! Offer applies to all NEW custom framing orders placed between Apr 1 through Apr 15, 2019. Orders must include a frame or custom acrylic display item. Cannot be combined with other discounts, sales or gift certificates. Some exclusions apply.

Baas Framing Studio
2703 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98112
[email protected]
206.324.4742
baasframingstudio.com

LUC is accepting reservations for Easter Sunday Brunch. In addition to their regular brunch menu, they will be offering the following special:

Poached Egg Benedict, Dungeness Crab, Eastern Washington Asparagus, Brioche Bun, Hollandaise

Reservations: https://www.thechefinthehat.com/luc or (206) 328-6645.

April 21st, 2019
9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Here are the Seattle OPCD and SDCI Land Use notices and City planning activities in the last six weeks for communities from 18th Ave. to Lake Washington and E Union St. to SR-520.

2301 E Union St

Design Review - Board Recommendation Meeting for project at 23rd and Union for a 7-story, 433-unit apartment building with retail. Parking for 255 vehicles proposed. Existing buildings to be demolished.

Review Meeting
March 13, 2019 6:30 pm
Garfield Community Center
2323 E Cherry St
Multipurpose Room

Design Proposal
DRB Meeting Notice

MHA HALA Final Passage

On March 18, 2019, the Seattle City Council may take action on Council Bills 119443, 119444, and 119445, as amended and recommended to the Full Council for adoption by the Select Committee on Mandatory Housing Affordability.

Written comments may be submitted at any time until the final Council vote on the legislation. However, the Council prefers to receive written comments by 12:00 p.m. on March 15 to allow for review by the Council during its consideration of the proposal. A previous notice incorrectly indicated that comments would be accepted through March 25. Please send comments to Noah An in Councilmember Rob Johnson’s office via e-mail at [email protected]; to all councilmembers at [email protected].

Notice of Opportunity to Comment

Proposed Transportation Impact Fee Program

The City Council is considering amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Seattle 2035, related to transportation impact fees. The proposed amendments would (1) amend the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan and related appendices to identify deficiencies in the transportation system associated with new development and (2) incorporate a list of transportation infrastructure projects that would add capacity to help remedy system deficiencies.

The City Council’s Sustainability and Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing to take comments on the proposed amendments.

March 19, 2019 2:00 PM.
City Council Chambers
2nd floor, Seattle City Hall
600 Fourth Avenue 

Written comments on the proposal will be accepted up to the date of final Council action. Please send comments to Jasmine Marwaha in Councilmember Mike O’Brien’s office via e-mail at: [email protected] 

Notice of Public Hearing

ADU Features

The Director of the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections proposes to adopt the following Director’s Rules: Director’s Rule 4-2019 Yards, Setbacks, and Gross Floor Area for Purposes of Land Use Code Standards Director’s Rule 5-2019 Features Counted Towards Gross Floor Area limits for Attached and Detached Accessory Dwelling Units

Notice of Directors Rule

2217 E Mercer St

Land Use Application to allow a 2-story single family residence. Parking for one vehicle proposed.

Notice of Decision

2724 E Union St

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Decision

Resources
Land Use Information Bulletins – NEW
Property & Building Activity Interactive Map
Permit and Property Records
Design Review Board
Buildings in Design Review Map

Dust off your shillelagh and don your best green shirt — St. Patrick's Day is upon us. We're kicking things off on Saturday evening with a special Irish Ale Happy Hour from 4–6 PM, featuring an array of NW Irish-style beers, including the crown jewel of the line-up: Iron Horse Quilter's Irish Death on NITRO at Two Doors Down.



We'll be serving Chef Arnie's delicious corned beef sandwich all day on Sunday, but we'll ease into the culinary portion of the celebration on Saturday evening with a festive spin on a not-so-traditional-classic: The St. Patty's Melt. This little ditty features a 1/4 lb burger topped with Irish cheddar, bacon, tomato, and onions caramelized in Irish Stout. We'll have Irish whiskey specials at the O'BottleNeck, stout floats at Two Doors Down and green rice krispy treats for everyone! Two Doors Down opens at 11 am daily, and The O'BottleNeck opens at 4 PM. Bring the kids, grab your friends and join us on East Madison (where you'll find nary a green beer in sight) Slainte!!

March 16 and 17
At Two Doors Down and The O’BottleNeck Lounge
No Cover

Two Doors Down is family-friendly and includes all ages.

The Bottleneck Lounge
206.323.1098
2328 E. Madison St

Two Doors Down
206.324.BEER
2332 E Madison St.

This year Garfield High School’s annual PTSA fundraiser will be a Mardi Gras-themed event. The fun begins with an indoor street fair and parade accompanied by a “second line” brass band. There will be umbrellas, handkerchiefs, and of course, beads! The evening will conclude with a lovely dinner with the GHS jazz band and an auction.

The students and volunteers have spent hours stringing jewelry-quality Czech glass beads, which will be for sale at the event. Here is a photo galleryof the volunteers at work.

The money raised will be used for student achievement programs, classroom needs, student health and wellness, small grants, and social events.

To purchase tickets or donate: https://ghscommunitynight.com. Reduced price tickets are available.

PTSA Annual Dinner and Fundraiser
March 30, 5:30 pm
Sodo Park
3200 1st Ave S
Seattle WA 98134
[email protected]

Hello Neighbors,

You have an immediate opportunity to take just a few minutes now to show your support for the residents of Madison Valley in their multi-year effort to both curb the onslaught of abundant aggressive neighborhood cut-through traffic, while also creating a safe walking and biking route connecting Montlake with the recent improvements on E Harrison St in Madison Valley.

All you have to do is to go to the project voting tool provided by the city and register your 100% support for the grant submitted by the people who live along the non-arterial Lake Washington Loop signed bicycle route in Madison Valley. The survey tool consists of a slider and comment area. Drag it to the right to register your support for making this project a priority. It helps if you enter a reason for support. Please choose one of the reasons below or create one in your own voice (always a good thing).

This community-driven effort is being done to:

1. Reduce aggressive cut-through driving behavior on our non-arterial streets to restore peace and tranquility to our neighborhood’s streets,
2. Provide safe routes to schools for both children, parents and teachers,
3. Make it safe and pleasant for residents to walk or bike to local businesses, freeing up parking for more customers,
4. Create a truly safe pedestrian crossing of E Madison St at 29th Ave E.
5. Improve safety for all area residents who currently rely on this route to get to work, school and transit.

A little history: This project was started five years ago as part of the Madison Park/Valley Neighborhood Greenways program. Many of you attended one or more of the many community meetings that were held to get your input on how you travel inside and between neighborhoods — in all modes of transportation.

In early 2018 a group of students from The Bush School helped compile the large amount of data which included, anecdotal information from over a hundred residents, and data from traffic studies conducted in various locations around Madison Valley.

Based on this information it was determined that the proposed North / South route was favored by the neighborhoods and deemed the most efficient from an implementation standpoint.

The proposed route is:

• South of Madison Street – 29th Ave East beside Café Flora and continuing down East Harrison Street.
• North of Madison Street – 29th Ave East and 26th Ave East to Montlake at E Boyer St.

A grant was awarded in 2015 to Madison Valley Friends for Safer Streets, to hire an engineering consultant to define which traffic calming measures would be most effective along the route. In concert with SDOT, it was determined that a combination of measures were needed in different locations.

The suggested measures include:

• Reconfiguration of intersections along the route (most importantly the crossing at 29th and Madison Street)
• ADA curb ramps as needed
• Low-profile speed humps
• Signage and in-street wayfinding
• Sideway and pavement repair along the route

Please note: We are NOT talking about a dedicated bike lane on East Madison Street. These improvements will not interfere with arterial traffic movement or change the function or capacity of the main traffic and freight routes we all depend upon.

Madison Valley parents stated this is the most effective route to get kids who live in the Valley to McGilvra Elementary School. Students from The Bush School came to the same conclusion for their school.

Some people have commented that there is a path that runs through the Arboretum. This path does not work as the sole North / South connection because it does not provide the cut-through traffic mitigation relief provided by greenways treatments such as those already implemented on 37th Ave E by McGilvra Elementary School. Nor does it connect the currently cut-off residents north of E Helen St to the MV business district and schools.

Residents on 37th Ave E in Madison Park who have a completed greenway segment have reported near complete elimination of aggressive speeding a great reduction in cut-through traffic.

The city of Seattle has allocated some of your taxpayer dollars to the Neighborhood Street Fund and Move Seattle. This money is going to be spent on various projects around the city anyhow, we want to see our fair share of the benefits applied in Madison Valley. By showing support for this project, we have a chance of seeing that money go to infrastructure improvements that will benefit Madison Park, Madison Valley, Montlake, and Madrona - the neighborhoods we call home.

Please take a minute and indicate that you’re 100% for safer and more peaceful non-arterial streets within Madison Valley.

Take the survey here: https://nsf.consider.it/2019-117?results=true

This article from last year is full of good information about this project. https://madisonparktimes.com/Content/News/Top-Stories/Article/SDOT-collecting-more-traffic-data-for-Lake-Washington-Loop-Greenway/26/284/31097

This is time-sensitive — the survey closes at the end of February! We appreciate everyone who has supported this many-year effort. We will continue to plod along, as that is how these improvements get done in Seattle.

If you have specific questions, please post them below or reach out to me directly and I’ll be happy to answer your questions. Many of them may be already answered in Sally Bagshaw’s blog post https://bagshaw.seattle.gov/2011/04/11/bicycle-greenways-questions-possible-answers-and-food-for-thought/.

The Seattle Hearing Examiner has issued his decision on Save Madison Valley’s appeal of the master use permit for the City People’s property.

 

The examiner found that the city did not do enough work to determine if the project will create significant environmental impacts in two areas: drainage/flooding issues in the Valley, and lighting/shadow impacts to the P-Patch. The examiner told the city (SDCI) to go back and do more analysis on those two specific issues, and re-issue a determination if the project is likely to have significant environmental impacts under Washington’s State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). Other SEPA issues like the slope were affirmed (the examiner agreed the city studied it enough, and no further action is necessary).

The examiner upheld the city’s decision around design review and design guidelines, and denied all aspects of SMV’s appeal in those regards.

The findings and decision can be found here: https://web6.seattle.gov/Examiner/case/document/11758

And the record of proceedings for the appeal including the decision above is available at https://web6.seattle.gov/Examiner/case/MUP-18-020.

We are now accepting reservations for our annual Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Dinner. Please call us at (206) 320-9771 to make your reservation. Reservations will not be available online.

Pintxo Course:
Codorniz - smoked quail lollipop

First Course:
Mojama - cured tuna loin with hard boiled egg, piperade & mujjol caviar

Second Course:
Carabineros y Vieiras - Spanish red prawns & scallops with saffron bomba rice

Third Course:
Cordero - grilled lamb chop with idiazabal sheep cheese-potato terrine

Dessert Course:
TBD

Thursday February 14, 2019
5 course dinner $95 per person plus tax

Here are the Seattle OPCD and SDCI Land Use notices and City planning activities in the last five weeks for communities from 18th Ave. to Lake Washington and E Union St. to SR-520.

Citywide Mandatory Housing Affordability

Council Select Committee are developing amendments to the up Mayor’s Preferred Alternativefor zoning changes to implement MHA citywide. The map with potential changeswere presented and discussed on January 14-16 by the select committee.

It is expected that the discussion of amendments and draft resolution will be at the meeting scheduled February 8, 2019 9:30 AM in Council Chambers.

In addition, a public hearing will be held:

Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
Seattle City Hall, Council Chambers
600 4th Avenue

There are several ways to provide comments described here, including at the meetings, to your council member, to [email protected] to [email protected]. Written comments on the proposal will be accepted until the City Council takes final action on the proposal, which is not anticipated to occur before March 25, 2019.

Notice of Addendum to FEIS(historic resources)
Notice of Council Public Hearing

1711 & 1715 20th Ave

Design Review - Board Recommendation Meetingfor Land Use Application to allow 2, 4-story townhouse buildings (8 units total). Parking for14 vehicles proposed. Existing building to be demolished. And, Land Use Application to allow 2, 4-story townhouse buildings, 3-unit and 5-unit (8 units total). Parking for 2 vehicles proposed. Existing building to be demolished.

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
Seattle University
Casey Commons 530
Notice1 of DRB Meeting
Notice2 of DRB Meeting

728 21st Ave E

An appeal has been filed and scheduled regarding land use application to allow a new 2-story gymnasium with below grade parking for 237 vehicles (Holy Names Academy). An additional 32 parking spaces to be provided in a new surface parking lot, 12 existing spaces to be removed for a total of 296 parking spaces. Review includes partial demolition of existing gymnasium.

Hearings are open to the public, but generally only those who are parties to the appeal and persons called by the parties as witnesses will have the opportunity to testify.

May 6, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.
Office of Hearing Examiner
40th Floor, Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue

Notice of an Appeal Hearing

1408 21st Ave

Streamlined Design Review for 2, 4-story townhouse buildings (8 units). No parking proposed. Existing building to be demolished.

Notice of SDR

3320 E Republican St

Land Use Application to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Existing structures to be demolished.

Notice of Revised Application

1101 29th Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one parcel into 7 parcels of land. Existing structures to be demolished.

Notice of Application

1811 20th Ave

Land Use Application to change a portion of an existing building from office to lodging. Live-work and apartment units to remain.

Notice of Decision

152 21st Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into six unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Decision

Resources

Land Use Information Bulletins– NEW
Property & Building Activity Interactive Map
Permit and Property Records
Design Review Board
Buildings in Design Review Map

It’s time again for us to clear out and make room for spring. We are packed with inventory and can’t wait to share the good deals. Save 30-70%! The sale starts on 1/26 at 10 am and will run for two weeks. Thank you for your continued support.

Fury
Extraordinary Consignment
2810 East Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98112
206-329-6829
Open Tues-Sat 10-5:30
Furyconsignment.com
Email Fury
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Here are this month's furry friends visiting All the Best Pet Care on Madison St.

Kayla sits pretty for treats.

Lucia shows off her winter gear.

Tallulah tests out some of our cat beds.

Wally shows off his Christmas sweater.

NEW! WILD COAST RAW DOG AND CAT FOOD

• made in Olympia with local, seasonal, organic produce
• meats are pasture-raised in Washington, Idaho, and California

See this and other special offers from All The Best pet food and supplies.

Here are the Seattle OPCD and SDCI Land Use notices and City planning activities in the last month for communities from 18th Ave. to Lake Washington and E Union St. to SR-520.

2301 E Union St

Design Review BoardRecommendation Meeting a 7-story, 433-unit apartment building with retail. Parking for 255 vehicles proposed. Existing buildings to be demolished. View design proposal.

December 19, 2018 6:30 pm
Seattle University
Admissions & Alumni Building
Stuart T Rolfe Room (campus map)
Notice of Design Review Meeting

728 21st Ave E

Land Use Application to allow a new 2-story gymnasium with below grade parking for 237 vehicles (Holy Names Academy). An additional 32 parking spaces to be provided in a new surface parking lot, 12 existing spaces to be removed for a total of 296 parking spaces. Review includes partial demolition of existing gymnasium.

Notice of Decision

223 27th Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Existing structure to be demolished.

Notice of Application

Resources
Land Use Information Bulletins
Property & Building Activity Interactive Map
Permit and Property Records
Design Review Board
Seattle GIS

Baas Framing Studio
Wednesday, December 12th
5 pm to 8 pm

Featured Artist:
Linda Wright: My Mothers Buttons

My Mothers Buttons showcases one-of-a-kind jewelry featuring exquisite French buttons and buckles from Paris's opulent 1800's era know as La Belle Epoque.

Owner Linda Wright brings her unique sense of style and a curator's eye to the designs that she creates for her company. 

Linda loves the industrial look of chain and how it contrasts with the antique elements in her pieces. The result is a modern twist with an antique flair.

My Mothers Buttons can be found in stores and museum shops across the United States and Europe with a loyal following of jewelry lovers with a discerning eye.

Please help us reach our goal of $10,000.00 for our neighbors living outside this cold, wet season. All sales to benefit Facing Homelessness!

I've been rolling out these buttery crusts and filling them with a fig-date purée topped with a five nut-caramel mélange since before I opened The Harvest Vine 20 years ago. Each of those years I've enjoyed gifting hundreds of them to friends, neighbors, and guests. It became a tradition I looked forward to. Then on an early morning a few years ago while on my way into my cozy kitchen to begin baking tarts to gift that season, I passed a newly assembled cluster of leaky, makeshift shelters made from blue tarps and scavenged pieces of wood as a reporter on NPR reported on the growing income disparity in our country. By the time I arrived at my quiet kitchen filled with copper pots, I knew I had the opportunity to do my own small part in rectifying that disparity. A week later a man died of exposure while sleeping in the park behind my restaurant. My heart ached and I resolved to bake and sell as many tarts as I possibly could. 

Having seen the tangible results of the community built by Facing Homelessness, I decided to donate 100% of the sales to support the beautiful work they do.  

That first year we sold every tart I baked and raised over $7,000, surpassing our goal. Last year with an assistant to help out, we sold 265 tarts and raised $9,240. Now this year friends have been volunteering to wrap tarts so my assistants and I can focus on baking, and we began our sale early, before Thanksgiving, in hopes of raising even more.

If you've enjoyed our tarts over the years, please help us spread the love and warmth to our neighbors sleeping outside by purchasing one for your holiday table. Once again 100% of the purchase price will be donated to Facing Homelessness.

Beautifully wrapped, they make great hostess gifts as well and keep fresh at least 4 weeks stored at room temperature. Purchase Here
9" tart: $42 serves 8–12
7" tart: $32 serves 6–8

Carolin Messier
Socialist Entrepreneur
The Harvest Vine
2701 E. Madison St. Seattle, WA. 98112
206 320-9771

Here are this month's furry friends visiting All the Best Pet Care on Madison St.

Brothers Peanut and Hugo stop in for snacks after getting groomed next door.

Maddie shows off her pumpkin costume for Halloween.

Denny Crane the Pharaoh Hound shows off his impressive ears.

Cleopatra stops in for treats.

10% OFF INSTINCT DOG AND CAT FOOD

• protein packed with cage-free chicken, USA-raised beef, wild-caught salmon or grass-fed lamb
• free of grain, corn, wheat, soy and potato

See this and other special offers from All The Best pet food and supplies.

“Conflict between a community group attempting to use the State Environmental Policy Act as a defensive blanket and developer Velmeir Companies will come to a head by December as the city’s Hearing Examiner is slated to make a decision on an appeal against the project.”

Read this excellent writeup of the status of the PCC project on the Capitol Hill Blog:

‘Single family home neighborhood’ — the Madison Valley PCC mixed-use battle

City People’s is offering a 20% discount on regularly priced merchandise (excluding Christmas trees and custom stands).

4–7 pm on Monday, December 3rd.

2939 E. Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112
http://citypeoples.com/gardenstore/

Hello again, Neighbors:

The generous donations from Madison Valley businesses and residents have gotten us very close to fully funding this year’s lights ($7,385 out of $8,800). With a few more contributions, we can meet our goal. Please help us keep Madison St bright and cheery!

To pay online, click the Donate button on the home page: http://madisonvalley.org, or send a check payable to:

Madison Valley Merchants Association
4111 E. Madison Street #290, Seattle, WA 98112.

Thanks!

Here are the Seattle OPCD and SDCI Land Use notices and City planning activities in the last month for communities from 18th Ave. to Lake Washington and E Union St. to SR-520

Kaiser Permanente – Capitol Hill Campus MIMP

A Major Institution Master Plan (MIMP) Standing Advisory Committee has been formed to provide feedback on projects planned and under development by the hospital to ensure it complies with its Master Plan. The Master Plan describes zoning rules, long range planning of the property, and transportation planning. Details are hereand here.



Meetings are the 2nd Monday of each month beginning:

December 10, 2018, 6:00 PM
Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Campus
Main Building, Sixth floor, D649
201 16th Ave E., Seattle WA 98112

Notice of Public Meeting

Seattle City Council Public Hearings

On December 5, 2018, the Seattle City Council will hold three public hearings that concern:

• Two proposed amendments to Seattle 2035, the Comprehensive Plan - Notice
• Proposed legislation amend Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) pertaining to transportation level of service standards and requirements for addressing transportation impacts - Notice
• Consideration of amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Seattle 2035, related to transportation impact fees - Notice

The City Council’s Planning, Land Use and Zoning Committee will hold the public hearings on during their meeting:

Wednesday, December 5, 9:30 AM.
City Council Chambers 2nd floor
Seattle City Hall 600 Fourth Avenue

Committee Agendas

3917 E Olive St

Land Use application to allow an addition to a single-family residence.

Notice of Application

1801 20th Ave

Land Use Application to allow 2, 3-story, townhouse buildings (8 units total). No parking proposed. Existing building to be demolished.

Notice of Application

2450 Lake Washington Blvd E

Land Use Application to relocate a minor communication utility displaced by construction of expanded SR-520. Project includes a 125′monopole and equipment cabinets in WSDOT right-of way. Environmental documents prepared by WSDOT.

Notice of Revised Application

201 23rd Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into six unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

3320 E Republican St

Land Use Application to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Existing structures to remain.

Notice of Decision

111 26th Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Decision

Resources
Land Use Information Bulletins
Property & Building Activity Interactive Map
Permit and Property Records
Design Review Board
Land Use Permit Map

Two Doors Down will be taking $3 off the price of any growler fill on Wednesday, Nov. 21. Give thanks for great beer!

Two Doors Down
206.324.BEER
2332 E Madison St.

Hello Neighbors:

The generous donations from Madison Valley businesses and residents have gotten us very close to fully funding this year’s lights ($7,035 out of $8,800). With a few more contributions, we can meet our goal. Please help us keep Madison St bright and cheery!

To pay online, click the Donate button on the home page: http://madisonvalley.org, or send a check payable to:

Madison Valley Merchants Association
4111 E. Madison Street #290, Seattle, WA 98112.

Thanks!

Thierry Rautureau, chef and proprietor of Rover’s, Luc, and Loulay, has collaborated with French-trained perfumer Molly Ray to create a line of fragrances called Loulay.

Chef Thierry set out to create one of the most luxurious, intoxicating, and romantic scents of the century, using the art and experience he has acquired as a world-class French chef. He and Molly have handcrafted a recipe intended to transcend time.

Our experiences with feasting and scent are connected to memory. When asked, “Do you remember what your wife was wearing the day you met her,” Thierry pauses and says, “No.” “What about the way she smelled?” His smile lights up and he is transported to the day he met her, and recalls every fragrance she’s ever worn for the next hour. What is it about the olfactory experience that brings distant memories to the present? Both food and fragrance help us remember who we are.

Chef Thierry hosted a recent launch party, where 200 guests arrived to celebrate this new line and his new career. In addition to his generous charitable efforts, it’s great to see him stepping outside the box and nourishing a creative outlet that will please so many. Loulay, let it whisk you away!

Loulay is a sustainable product that uses no toxic chemicals of any kind. The fragrance contains notes of fig, lime, green tea, and bergamot. View the Loulay fragrances here:

Loulay Eau De Toilette and Products

We are proud to announce HoneyDeux Beauty Bar, our new retail and express spa services shop on Madison! Many of you know that we have been working on this new addition during the summer and we are finally ready to unveil our newest venture!

We now have room to expand our retail products, Hylunia and Well Beyond Beauty, as well as offering curated gifts. And our favorite new obsession is Lalalicious, an all-natural, food-grade body line, free of all toxins of course!

We will be offering all of our lash/brow services and luxurious express skin treatments so you can get your Honey in a hurry!

We are also excited to launch new services including full body waxing, leg, and bikinis! We will have the greatest manicurist in Seattle performing Manicures featuring NCLA, which is one of the safest polishes out there, no toxins and no carcinogens!

Join us on Friday, Nov. 9th and Saturday, the 10th, from 4–7 pm at our beautiful new shop! We are located steps from Honey Skin Spa right on Madison!

In honor of our grand opening we will have some fun goodies and giveaways starting on opening night and throughout the following week, so book your next appointment soon!

HoneyDeux
2816 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98112
206.453.5053
[email protected]
honeydeuxbeautybar.com

At Baas Framing Studio we’ve assembled an amazing collection of hand-crafted items from Northwest artists and fair trade companies this year, including silk-and-wool scarves, colorful felted trivets, laser-cut wood pocket knives and wallets and new ceramics from Cary Lane. Reusable pyrex glass straws make a fun stocking stuffer. We’re excited about three new jewelry lines too: silver and enamel jewelry from Alisha Merrick, vintage Victorian buttons and brass chains from My Mother’s Buttons, and laser-cut brass and silver from A Tea Leaf. Also featuring new Venetian plaster paintings by Miguel Lee-Leon!

Join us for some early shopping, cocktails and a fun start to the holiday season!

Thursday November 8
5 pm to 8 pm

Baas Framing Studio
2703 E. Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
baasframingstudio.com

Abstract Painting #2082 by Miguel Lee-Leon

Necklace of Brass with Vintage Victorian Keys, Buttons and Magnifying Glass

Fair-Trade Felted Wool Trivets

We’re halfway to paying for the Holiday Lights! Every year the decorative lighting on Madison Street is funded by donations from area merchants and residents. You can help keep Madison Valley cheery during the winter by making a donation to the lighting fund.

You can donate online using PayPal, or mail a contribution to the address below. If we all pitch in a little, we can make the season bright!

Send a check and make payable to:

Madison Valley Merchants Association
4111 E. Madison Street #290, Seattle, WA 98112

To pay online, go to http://madisonvalley.org and click the Donate button on the home page.

Since Monday, Seattle firefighters have been setting up at the intersection of 28th Ave East and East Roy Street.

The firefighters are conducting a “training burn” at this location, an exercise that allows firefighter trainees to practice putting out fires. The officer in charge told me they have one instructor for every trainee onsite. It’s an opportunity for the trainees to work with live fire in a controlled setting.

And there are fire trucks and safety equipment set up around the perimeter of the training site to put out a fire should something go wrong.

The house on the site been vacant for the past several years, and owners Andy Morris and Lynne Salkin plan to tear down the structure and build a new home there.

“Our insurance agent told us that fire departments are sometimes looking for vacant homes to practice on. We loved the idea and I contacted the fire department last spring,” said Lynne. The fire department then went into the house and prepared it for the training. They worked for a full week rebuilding walls, venting the roof, and building new doors. “It was very exciting to pull up on Monday morning and see the training in action. It’s certainly not every day that you’re happy to see smoke pouring out of a house you own!”

“It is really encouraging to see how seriously the FD takes their training. It gives me a lot of confidence as a resident of Seattle that we are supported by highly qualified first responders,” said Andy. “The men and women working the scene each day, from the most junior recruit to high-level officers such as Captains and Lieutenants, have a true passion for community relations. They patiently explain firefighting techniques and fire safety to spectators. They encourage neighbors young and old to observe and to ask questions. They show off their equipment. It is really impressive to see the pride they have in serving the community!”

Pets of Madison Valley returns! Here are some furry friends as they visit All the Best Pet Care on Madison.

Ada loves to come in for treats and pets.

Bentley loves to come in for snacks on his evening walks.

Brothers Fritz (top pic) and Gizmo (bottom pic) checking out the No-Hide selection.

Our regular, Mac brings in his neighbor Guinness for snacks

Vivi is always super excited to come in for snacks!


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Dear Neighbors,

I was driving home from downtown last night at sunset, and I couldn’t get over how wonderful the holiday lights look. This magical sparkle is one of my favorite parts of living here during the winter; I just can’t imagine it being dark and dreary.

The cost for this year’s lights (install, maintain, and remove) is $8,800. So far, unfortunately, we’ve received very few donations to the lighting fund. Please donate something to cover your share of this beautiful addition to the season.

Send a check to:

Madison Valley Merchants Assoc.
4111 East Madison St. #290, Seattle WA 98112

Or pay online: Click the Donate button on the Madison Valley home page (http://madisonvalley.org).

If you have any questions about the Holiday Lights, send an email to lindy at madisonvalley dot org.

I hope everyone has a safe Halloween, and a joyful holiday.

Lindy

The Washington State Department of Transportation will host a public meeting to share information about the status of WSDOT’s acquisition of the property where the Montlake Boulevard Market and the 76 gas station are located. The topics below will be discussed and an opportunity for public feedback will be provided.

• Overview of the upcoming Montlake Project elements and schedule

• Factors driving the project’s need for the property

• How WSDOT is working to address a 2018 legislative directive, which states in part: “The department [WSDOT] shall work with its design-build contractor to ensure to the maximum extent practicable that the building housing any grocery store or market currently located on parcel number 1-23190 will be preserved.”

Meeting details:

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Location: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
2100 Boyer Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98112

Limited free parking is available on site
Transit: Bus routes 43, 48, 255, 257, 311, and 545 serve the Montlake/SR 520 area; use King County Metro Trip Planner tool to find your route

WSDOT presentation at 5:45, followed by an opportunity for public feedback.

I’m sorry to report that unless the Seattle Police Department resumes reporting data on specific locations where incidents occur, it will be impossible to continue the monthly Madison Valley Police Reports series. During the past few months the SPD has been changing the system it uses to make data available to the public. This process has involved the creation of new databases which, unfortunately, specify only the general areas in which incidents occur. The SPD explains their new policy as follows:

“In an effort to safeguard the privacy of our community, offense reports will only be located to the ‘beat’ level. Location specific coordinates will no longer be provided. Beats are the most granular unit of management used for patrol deployment. In addition to the Departments patrol deployment areas, these data contain the ‘Neighborhood’ where the crime occurred, if available. This coding is used to align crime data with the Micro Community Policing Plan (MCPP).”

Unfortunately, the geographical systems that the SPD uses do not identify Madison Valley as a Seattle neighborhood. For example, below is a map of central Seattle showing the city-specified neighborhoods that comprise it. The black lines on the map show the boundaries of what the city identifies as two neighborhoods covering Madison Valley: Stevens/Miller Park to the north and Central District/Squire Park to the south.



On this map I’ve also indicated in green the area that we have been using as a definition of Madison Valley. Neither of the two neighborhoods specified by the SPD nor their combination comes close to matching a reasonable delineation of Madison Valley. The same is true of the two SPD beats that cover our area (They are C2 and C3; you can see a map of the SPD beats here.)

As a result of these changes it is no longer possible to produce maps showing where in Madison Valley particular robberies, burglaries, etc. have taken place. It is also impossible to provide basic counts of the incidents that have occurred in Madison Valley. Thus, until the SPD recognizes Madison Valley as a neighborhood, or resumes giving detailed information about where incidents are occurring, it will be impossible to produce a monthly review of incidents in Madison Valley that have been reported to the police.

Lowell Hargens is a Madison Valley resident and former University of Washington professor of sociology specializing in the statistical analysis of data.

Editor’s Note: We want to thank Lowell for his hard work on the Police Reports column over the last five and a half years. Through his efforts, Madison Valley residents have been made more alert to the issues of safety and crime. Thank you, Lowell!

Winter is approaching, but East Madison St will be lit up with holiday lights, chasing away the gloom.

Holiday Lights is a neighborhood beautification project sponsored by the Madison Valley Merchants Association. Each year the lights are paid for with the generous contributions of merchants and residents in Madison Valley. The cost to put the lights up, maintain them during the holidays, and take them down again is $8,800. You can donate online using PayPal, or mail a contribution to the address below. If we all pitch in a little, we can make the season bright!

Send a check and make payable to:

Madison Valley Merchants Association
4111 E. Madison Street #290, Seattle, WA 98112

To pay online, click the Support button near the green bird on the home page.

Here are the Seattle OPCD and SDCI Land Use notices and City planning activities in the last six weeks for communities from 18th Ave. to Lake Washington and E Union St. to SR-520.

Accessory Dwelling Units

The Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)has been issued which examines potential environmental impacts of proposed changes to the City’s Land Use Code related to detached and attached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family zones. The Final EIS includes a Preferred Alternative for Land Use Code changes that address regulations and policies frequently cited as barriers to the creation of ADUs. 

Notice of Final EIS

2925 E Madison St

The City's Hearing Examiner has received an appeal of the Master Use Permit decision(s) to allow a six-story building consisting of 82 residential units above 25,850 sq. ft. of retail space, located at ground level. Parking to be provided for 140 vehicles at and below grade. Existing structure to be demolished. The Appeal Hearing will be held on at Monday, December 10, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Office of Hearing Examiner, Suite 4000, on the 40th Floor of the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue. Hearings are open to the public, but generally only those who are parties to the appeal and persons called by the parties as witnesses will have the opportunity to testify. 

Notice of Appeal Hearing

2450 Lake Washington Blvd E

Land Use Application to relocate a minor communication utility displaced by construction of expanded SR-520. Project includes a 125′monopole and equipment cabinets in WSDOT right-of way. Environmental documents prepared by WSDOT.

Notice of Application

2507 E Union St

Land Use Application to allow a 3-story, 7-unit rowhouse in two buildings. Parking for 4 vehicles proposed. To be considered with project at 2515 E Union for shared access. Existing buildings to be demolished.

Notice of Application

2515 E Union St

Land Use Application to allow 5, 3-story single family residences. Parking for 7 vehicles proposed. Existing buildings to be demolished. To be considered with project 2507 E Union for shared access.

Notice of Application

525 20th Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into five unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

115 27th Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

113 27th Ave E

Land use application to subdivide one development site into two unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

2724 E Union St

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

Resources
Land Use Information Bulletins– NEW
Property & Building Activity Interactive Map
Permit and Property Records
Design Review Board
Buildings in Design Review Map

119 26th Ave E

Land Use Application to allow a three-story, 4-unit townhouse building in an environmentally critical area. Parking for four vehicles will be provided. Project to be considered with project at 123 26th Ave E for shared access easement from 26th Avenue E. Environmental review includes future unit lot subdivision.

Notice of Decision

123 26th Ave E

Land Use Application to allow a three story, 4-unit rowhouse building in an environmentally critical area. Parking for four vehicles will be located within the structure. To be considered with project at 119 26th Ave E for shared access. Existing single-family residence to be demolished. Environmental review includes future unit lot subdivision.

Notice of Decision

115 26th Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Decision

152 21st Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into six unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Application

Here are the Seattle OPCD and SDCI Land Use notices and City planning activities in the last five weeks for communities from 18th Ave. to Lake Washington and E Union St. to SR-520.

2925 E Madison St

Land Use Application to allow a six-story building consisting of 82 residential units above 25,850 sq. ft. of retail space, located at ground level. Parking to be provided for 140 vehicles at and below grade. Existing structure to be demolished.

Notice of Decision

Notice of Interpretation

1711 20th Ave

Land Use Application to allow 2, 4-story townhouse buildings, (8 units total). Parking for14 vehicles proposed. Existing building to be demolished.

Notice of Application

1715 20th Ave

Land Use Application to allow 2, 4-story townhouse buildings, 3-unit and 5-unit (8 units total). Parking for 2 vehicles proposed. Existing building to be demolished.

Notice of Application

115 27th Ave E

Land Use Application to allow a three-story, four unit rowhouse building. Surface parking for two vehicles provided at 113 27th Ave E. Existing structures to be demolished. To be considered with project at 113 27th Ave E for shared access and parking.

Notice of Decision

113 27th Ave E

Land Use Application to allow two, three-story single-family dwelling units. Existing structures to be demolished. Surface parking for two vehicles to be provided. To be considered with project at 115 27th Ave E for shared access and parking.

Notice of Decision

236 24th Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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.

Notice of Decision

Resources
Land Use Information Bulletins– NEW
Permit and Property Records
Design Review Board
Buildings in Design Review Map

Madison Park’s annual Music in the Park series will be held on the the first three Thursdays in August. The kid-friendly free concerts are sponsored by the Madison Park Business Association and run from 6:30 to 8 pm.

The bands playing this year are The Side Project (original music and covers, Aug 2), Gin Creek (rock and jazz, Aug 9), and Two Scoops Combo (boogie woogie blues, Aug 16).

In an unusual move, the bands will not be using electric guitars out of consideration for the neighborhood’s noise levels.

For over 25 years, Bailey-Boushay House has served the housing and health care needs of people living with HIV/AIDS and other terminal diseases. Thanks to funding made available from Mayor Jenny Durkan’s plan to serve 500 more people per night in homeless services programs, Bailey-Boushay House is now able to provide safe and accessible shelter services for up to 50 of its existing clients. The shelter will allow consistent oversight and treatment for these individuals, helping improve care and quality of life. The project is supported by the City of Seattle for November and December 2018 and will continue into 2019 contingent on additional funding.

HOW IT HELPS

The shelter is an extension of our Housing Stability Project. Half of the people helped through the Housing Stability Project find permanent housing. The shelter embraces critical elements to be effective:

• Easy accessibility
• Crisis and interim housing
• An environment that fosters community, with supportive health and social services
• Rental assistance program for homeless clients

WHAT TO EXPECT

• The shelter will open November 2018 and will run through the end of December 2018, with operation in 2019 dependent on funding.
• The shelter will primarily serve our existing homeless clients who, today, sleep on the neighboring streets.
• It will exist within Bailey-Boushay’s present facility. There will be no construction or roadside disruption.
• Shelter hours will be from 4:00 pm to 6:30 am. We will continue to have 24-hour security.

QUESTIONS?

Attend the community forum on Wednesday, August 22 at 6:00 p.m. at Bailey-Boushay House (2720 E Madison St)

CONTACT US

Brian Knowles, Executive Director
206-240-3269
[email protected]

Hello and Happy Summer in Seattle! It’s time for our annual summer clearance sale. Save 30–70% on all of our spring/summer inventory. We have a ton to choose from, bring a friend :)

Sale starts Sat. July 28th at 10 am and will run for two weeks.

Thanks to you, Fury has been here 33 years! Check out current happenings and new arrivals on our Instagram and Facebook pages.

If you are interested in a private shopping party, please contact us for more details. We would love to host your girl’s day or night out!

Fury—Extraordinary Consignment
2810 East Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98112
206-329-6829
Open Tues-Sat 10-5:30
Furyconsignment.com
Email Fury
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Here are the Seattle OPCD and SDCI Land Use notices and City planning activities in the last six weeks for communities from 18th Ave. to Lake Washington and E Union St. to SR-520

2301 E Union

Design Review Board recommendation meeting for a 7-story, 429-unit apartment building with retail. Parking for 252 vehicles proposed. Existing buildings to be demolished.

July 18, 6:30–9:30 P.M.
Seattle University
824 12th Ave
Admissions & Alumni Comm Bldg- Stuart T Rolfe Room
Notice of DRB Meeting

2301 E Denny Way

Land Use Application to allow a 4-story, 46-unit apartment building (45 small efficiency dwelling units and 1 apartment unit). No parking proposed. Existing buildings to be demolished. Zone: Lowrise-3, Urban Village overlay

Notice of Application

2217 E Mercer St

Land Use Application to allow a 2-story single family residence. Parking for 1 vehicle proposed. Zone: Single Family 5000

Notice of Application

117 18th Ave E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into five unit lots. Development standards will be applied to the original parcel and not to each of the new unit lots. Zone: Lowrise-3, Urban Village overlay

Notice of Application

Resources

Land Use Information Bulletins– NEW
Property & Building Activity Interactive Map
Permit and Property Records
Design Review Board
Buildings in Design Review Map

The Seattle Japanese Garden will be hosting its biennial fundraiser and celebration of everything the garden has to offer. Join us for a summer evening in the Seattle Japanese Garden sipping sake under the setting sun!

Attendees will savor local wine, specially-chosen sake, Japanese beer, and a dinner menu inspired by the food found at a traditional Japanese summer festival.

Described as the “Best Kept Secret in Seattle,” this is one summer evening event you won't want to miss.

Diners will be serenaded by a jazz trio and be enveloped by the lush greenery of the garden in summer and watch as the sunset transforms the landscape into majestic twilight.

All tax-deductible proceeds will go to support programming, operations and capital improvements for the Garden.

Thursday, July 12, 2018
6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Tickets: $125
Purchase Tickets Here

No robberies, no aggravated assaults, and only 3 burglaries were reported to the police from Madison Valley during May. Furthermore, two of the three burglaries were delayed reports of incidents that happened in April. Technically then, the count for April was 9 burglaries and that for May was only one. This is the smallest total, both for burglaries and for the total of all three types of incidents, since I started collecting data on Madison Valley police reports back in 2013.

1. On May 1 police were called to investigate a burglary at business on 19th near Mercer. When they arrived, the owner told them that an alarm had been set off around 2 AM the previous Saturday (April 28th). When he arrived shortly thereafter, he found that the front door to the business locked and no there was no evidence that anyone had been inside. As a result, he decided that it was a false alarm. Subsequently a witness called the business and reported that he had seen a man enter, set off the alarm, and then quickly leave, locking the front door as he did so. Police did not search for fingerprints on May 1 because others had been in and out of the business since the burglary. As they were leaving the police were asked to investigate another burglary that had also happened on April 28 at a nearby apartment building (see next item).

2. Shortly after midnight on April 28, a burglar entered an apartment building on 19th near Mercer by using his cell phone to hack the building’s security system. Once inside, the burglar spent approximately an hour and a half roaming around the building before leaving. The next day, residents discovered that someone had opened several packages in the building’s mail room, but apparently little or nothing was taken because the police report gives the value of the losses due to the burglary as only one dollar. Video footage of the incident suggests that the burglar was the same person who had twice previously burgled that apartment complex. Police did not look for fingerprints because they weren’t informed of the burglary until May 1 and several days had passed since the burglary.

3. Sometime between 10 AM and 10 PM on May 2 a burglar entered an apartment on 26th near John by crawling through an unlocked bedroom window. The burglar apparently took only a laptop computer, and the burglary wasn’t discovered until the next morning when a resident couldn’t find the laptop. Police found evidence that the burglar had entered through the window, but were unable to find fingerprints.

Lowell Hargens is a Madison Valley resident and former University of Washington professor of sociology specializing in the statistical analysis of data.

July Paella Dinner featuring Carmona Flamenca!

Thursday, July 19, 2018
$150.00 per person (pricing includes food, wine pairings, flamenca entertainment, tax and gratuity)
Tickets can be purchased via our website!

Guest Arrival: 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner Begins: 6:30 p.m.

The Menu:

Course 1: Pimientos de Padron: fried Galician-style green peppers with sea salt & Avinyó Petillant 2017

Course 2: Ensalada el Landó: thinly sliced heirloom tomatoes with olive oil, sherry vinegar & garlic & Tresolmos Verdejo 2016

Course 3: Paella: chicken, rabbit and chorizo paella with saffron bomba rice & Seis de Luberri 2015

Course 4: Plato de Quesos: a selection of Spanish cheeses with accompaniments & Remelluri Lindes de San Vicente 2011

Course 5: Flan de Vainilla: creamy Spanish-style vanilla bean custard & César Florido Cruz de Mar Cream Sherry

No substitutions please.

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August Paella Dinner featuring Ben Woods!

Thursday, August 9, 2018
$150.00 per person (pricing includes food, wine pairings, flamenca entertainment, tax and gratuity)
Tickets can be purchased via our website!

Guest Arrival: 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner Begins: 6:30 p.m.

The Menu:

Course 1: Pimientos de Padron: fried Galician-style green peppers with sea salt & Rezabal Txakolina 2016

Course 2: Ensalada el Landó: thinly sliced heirloom tomatoes with olive oil, sherry vinegar and garlic & Protos Verdejo 2016

Course 3: Paella: chicken, rabbit and chorizo paella with saffron bomba rice & Valenciso Reserva 2010

Course 4: Plato de Quesos: a selection of Spanish cheeses with accompaniments & Nexus One 2015

Course 5: Flan de Vainilla: creamy Spanish-style vanilla bean custard & Don Px 2014

No substitutions please.

The Harvest Vine
2701 E. Madison St. Seattle, WA. 98112
206 320-9771
www.harvestvine.com

Starting June 18th, Emerald City CrossFit will be holding a 10-week, women-only strength program on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

This Strength Class for Women will teach you everything weight training beginners need to know. Starting with body weight resistance exercises, the class will progress to lifting free weights in the gym. All fitness levels and ages welcome!

• Learn how to lift weights safely with proper technique.
• Strength train with other women who share your goals in a fun, supportive and motivating environment.
• Increase your muscle and improve definition focusing on appropriate levels of progression to train the entire body. 

Participants can come as little or as often as they like!

Emerald City CrossFit
2308 E Madison St.
(206) 465-9640
[email protected]
www.emeraldcitycrossfit.com/strength-class-for-women

The University of Washington Commencement is Saturday, June 9, from 12:30–4:30. The heavy traffic around the university often backs up in the Arboretum.

For more information:
http://www.washington.edu/graduation/ 

Did you know that the Graham Visitors Center in the Arboretum has master gardeners who can help you at no cost? Yep, every Sunday, noon to 4:00, volunteer master gardeners are available to answer all your gardening questions!

Madison Valley resident, master gardener, and bird expert, Penny Bolton (right) answers my questions about aphids. “Thanks Penny!”

Graham Visitors Center
2300 Arboretum Drive E
Seattle, WA 98112
For more information about the center, visit their website.

Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to present The Madison Park Home & Garden Tour on Sunday, June 3, 2018, from 12 to 4 pm. A walking tour of distinct neighborhood homes & gardens that highlight a broad range of innovative, classic and stylish design. All proceeds benefit McGilvra Elementary School.

Homes include historic Olmsted gardens, an Ellsworth Storey craftsman, a new sophisticate penthouse, NW contemporary home and much more. 

McGilvra Elementary — a historic school house built in 1913 and nestled in Madison Park is attended by children from Madison Park, Madison Valley, the Arboretum, Broadmoor, Washington Park, Denny Blaine, and other neighborhoods throughout Seattle. As a public school, McGilvra Elementary relies on yearlong fundraising campaigns held by the school and the Parent Teachers Association to help provide vital programs and critical education support roles including; music classes, art classes, reading specialists and math specialists.

Tickets for the tour cost $25.00 for adults and children under the age of 16 are free with a paid adult. Tickets must be brought to the Madison Park office of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (4031 E. Madison Street) the week of the tour to pick up tour maps and wristbands. All tour attendees must have a wristband and are encouraged to pick up tour maps and wristbands before the day of the tour to reduce wait times.

Tickets at www.madisonparkhometour.com

Thursday evening, my husband and I were strolling along Madison Street, when we stumbled upon a delightful surprise. Restaurant Cantinetta had decided to roast an entire pig in the parking lot! Chef Derek May started cooking it at 9:00 AM, and by 7:00 PM we were able to enjoy a remarkable meal.

Owner Trevor Greenwood watching over the fire.

We ordered the prix fixe four-course meal; $35 per person. The slow-roasted pig was succulent; the salad sublime, and handmade pasta heavenly.

Chef Derek May in the kitchen with his staff.

The whole experience was enhanced by the smell of the fire, good music, and a warm breeze. Derek said he was going to do more of these special dinners in the future. Highly recommended.

Neighbors enjoying a pretty Spring evening in Madison Valley

Bar Cantinetta
2811 East Madison Street
(206) 329-1501
cantinettaseattle.com

Seven burglaries, two robberies and one assault were reported to the police from Madison Valley during April. Because so much construction and remodeling is occurring in Madison Valley, and because construction sites are attractive targets for burglars, a significant proportion of Madison Valley burglaries are occurring there. This month, four of the seven burglaries were at such sites.

1. At 6 AM on April 3 police were called to an apartment building being renovated on E. Union near 20th. When they arrived, a resident told them that he had heard what he thought were construction noises earlier that morning, but when the noises became very loud he realized that someone was trying to pry open the front door to his apartment. After setting off an alarm in the building, he called 911. Inspection of the building revealed that someone had broken into another apartment close by, but at the time of the police report it was not known if the burglar had taken anything from it. The burglar apparently left in a hurry because he left a flashlight behind. The police gave the flashlight to their Evidence Section to search for fingerprints.

2. Sometime during the night of April 8–9 someone pried open the front door of an almost-finished home under construction on 29th near Pine and took a boxed surveillance system worth $1500 that was being stored in the kitchen pantry. No fingerprints were found at the scene.

3. On April 11 at 8:30 AM police were called to a construction site on 27th near Denny to investigate a robbery that had taken place during the previous night. When they arrived, the victim told them that someone had broken into the site and taken a dehumidifier and a concrete saw. The police were unable to find fingerprints at the scene.

4. Sometime during the night of April 19–20 someone entered a home on 21st Ave. E. near Roy that is being remodeled. When the contractor arrived on the morning of the 20th he found that a plywood panel that covered a door had been pried off, and that items belonging to the home owner had been taken. The police found no fingerprints or other evidence about the burglary.

5. During the night of April 21–22 a burglar succeeded in opening the garage door of a town home on Madison near 26th and stole a bicycle and skiing equipment. The resident had left the door just slightly open to let it air out after a painting job on the evening of the 21st, but found the door completely open the next morning. No fingerprints were found at the scene.

6. There was a forced-entry burglary at a residence on E. Denny near MLK on April 30, but the police have not filed a detailed description of this incident.

7. Police were called to a home on E. Denny near 19th on April 30 to investigate a burglary that was taking place. When they arrived, residents told them that while upstairs they had heard noises coming from the ground floor of the home and that when they investigated they found a man searching though some jackets that were hung close to the front entrance. The man quickly fled the scene and although one of the residents chased after him, he outran her. After the police received a description of the burglar, another police unit found a man matching the description hiding in a doorway near 21st and John. While holding him for possible identification by witnesses, the police found a small bag of methamphetamine in his possession. After the residents of the home identified the man as the one who they had seen in their house, the police took him to the King County Jail.

One of the two robberies reported in April involved theft at the Safeway store, and the other was reported by a victim whose report left police wondering about the veracity of his story.

At around 6:30 AM on April 14 an employee working in an office behind the customer service counter at the Safeway store on E. Madison heard noises coming from just outside the office. When she investigated, she found that a woman was reaching behind the service desk and removing tickets from a lottery ticket dispenser. The employee then confronted the woman and started picking up some of the tickets that had fallen on the desk and the floor behind the counter. The woman then entered the area behind the service counter and physically assaulted the employee. When another employee came to the rescue, the woman threatened them both and they backed away. The woman then fled from the store and was last seen walking south on 23rd. The store provided the police with security camera footage of the incident.

On April 11 police were called to investigate a robbery that had occurred on April 10. When they arrived, the complainant told them that at around 7:30 PM on the previous day while he was walking home a man had approached him and told him that he wanted the hat he was wearing. When the victim tried to flee, the robber tripped him and tried unsuccessfully to taser him. The robber then took the hat, described as a straw hat worth $175, and fled. The police report of this incident expresses skepticism about the complainant’s report, noting that he could not provide information about important features of the incident, that his account contained several inconsistencies in its details and that it also contained assertions about the event that are demonstrably untrue.

Finally, there was an aggravated assault on E. Union during April.

Shortly after 2 PM on April 10 police responded to reports of gunfire in the vicinity of E. Union and MLK. When they arrived, witnesses told the police that the shots had come from a dark colored vehicle that had fled south on 27th just after the incident. While gathering evidence at the scene, the police learned that a 911 call had just come in from two people reporting that they had been shot at while driving in the area. The victims told the police that they had been driving on Rainier Ave. in Columbia City when a vehicle attempted to cut them off. As they continued along Rainier, the vehicle started following them and they became frightened, until the vehicle disappeared. Later, however, the vehicle appeared again when they were driving north on MLK and resumed following the victims. Finally, in the vicinity of MLK and Union occupants of the following vehicle opened fire on the victims. Shortly after the police interviewed the victims, the car from which the shots were fired was discovered by the police and several people were taken into custody.

Lowell Hargens is a Madison Valley resident and former University of Washington professor of sociology specializing in the statistical analysis of data.

Here are the Seattle OPCD and SDCI Land Use notices and City planning activities in the last five weeks for communities from 18th Ave. to Lake Washington and E Union St. to SR-520.

Early Community Outreach for Design Review

Seattle City Council added requirements to the land use code that all projects going through Streamlined, Administrative, or Full Design Review shall conduct community outreach. Specifically, applicants shall prepare a community outreach plan and document compliance with the community outreach plan before the early design guidance (EDG) meeting can be scheduled. As required by the legislation, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) and Seattle Department of Neighborhoods are proposing a joint director’s rule establishing:

1) what constitutes a community outreach plan, and
2) how compliance shall be documented.

Notice of Adoption of Rule

Frequent Transit Service Area Map

The land use code requires Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections adopt a map showing the frequent transit service area (FTSA), which is a basis for applying parking requirements in certain areas of the city. The purpose of this rule is to adopt the map showing the frequent transit service area (FTSA).

Notice of Adoption of Rule

2030 Challenge

The Seattle City Council is considering amendments to the Land Use Code (SMC Title 23) to

1) establish a 2030 Challenge High Performance Existing Building Pilot Program; and
2) update the existing Living Building Pilot Program.

Both programs encourage the development or rehabilitation of buildings that meet high green building standards and promote environmental quality. More information available here. 

Public hearing:
June 6, 9:30 a.m.
City Council Chambers
2nd floor, Seattle City Hall
600 Fourth Ave

Written comments may be sent to [email protected]and must be received by June 5, 2018, at 5:00 p.m.

Notice of Public Hearing

Accessory Dwelling Units

The Seattle City Council has issued a draft Environmental Impact Statement(DEIS) that describes potential adverse environmental impacts of proposed changes to City Land Use Code regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that are located in certain single-family zones. ADUs include backyard cottages, known as Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs), and in-law apartments, known as Attached Accessory Dwelling Units (AADUs). 

Open house and public hearing:
May 31, 5:30 open house, 6:30 public hearing
Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Ave
Bertha Knight Landes room

Written comments on the DEIS may be submitted through June 25, 2018, online comment form at seattle.gov/council/adu-eis or email to [email protected]

Notice of DEIS

2301 E Union

Land Use Application to allow a 7-story, 429-unit apartment building with retail. Parking for 252 vehicles proposed. Existing buildings to be demolished. Zone: Neighborhood commercial-2 pedestrian (M1), Urban Village overlay

For some background, this is the Midtown property, a full city block at 23rdand E Union. Early Design Guidance of the Design Review Board was in January. Here is the proposal prepared for that meeting. Here is the report of that meeting. Currently, the architects and developers are seeking feedback. There will be a large public space, so different uses, building configurations, and flow are offered for your consideration and ideas. Just click on Comment on this Project to see the discussion.

Notice of Application

3320 E Republican

Land Use Application to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Existing structures to remain. Zone: Single family 5000, Potential slide area

Notice of Application

1115 34th Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three parcels of land. This subdivision is for the purpose of allowing sale or lease of the individual live-work and residential dwelling units. Development standards will be applied to the development site as a whole and not to each of the new parcels and unit lots.  Zone: Arterial within 100ft, Lowrise-2, Neighborhood Commerical1-30

Notice of Decision

Resources
Land Use Information Bulletins– NEW
Property & Building Activity Interactive Map 
Permit and Property Records
Design Review Board
Buildings in Design Review Map

Six burglaries, one robbery and one aggravated assault occurred in Madison Valley during March. An interesting feature of incidents of these types that have been reported thus far in 2018 is that they have been heavily concentrated in the area south of John and west of 26thAve. More specifically, 23 of the 28 incidents that have been reported in Madison Valley during 2018 have occurred in that section.

1. Shortly before closing time on March 4 a burglar broke into the liquor storage room at the Safeway store on Madison. Video cameras recorded him loading a backpack with liquor bottles and leaving the room and then the store. The burglar took more than $1000 worth of liquor but left no fingerprints at the scene.

2. At around 12:30 AM on March 8 police received a call reporting a burglary in progress at a home on 20th near Denny. When they arrived, they searched the neighborhood for two men matching the description of the would-be burglars, but were unable to find them. The burglars had been attempting to open a rear window when they were observed by the resident, and the police report states that the resident knows the identity of one of the burglars.

3. On March 13 at 3:40 AM video cameras at an apartment complex on Madison near 20th recorded a man and a woman attempting to break into a storage area in the complex. When a manager of the complex came to work later that morning he found the damage caused by the burglars and called the police. When the police arrived, they were told that the couple might be living in a vehicle nearby, but during a search of the neighborhood the police were unable to find the couple.

4. On March 21 someone opened packages in the mail room of an apartment building on 19th Ave. E. near Republican. At the time of the police report there was no evidence that anything was taken from the packages that had been opened. The police report states that security cameras may have recorded the incident.

5. On March 25 shortly after 2 PM a witness saw a woman, described as being in her 20s, take a bike from the porch of an apartment on Madison near 20th and, accompanied by a man who was also riding a bike, ride away on it. At first the witness wasn’t sure that he had witnessed a burglary, but when he saw the woman having difficulty riding the bike, he took pictures of her with his cell phone and called the police. When the police arrived, he described the burglars and what they were wearing. By chance one of the officers present had investigated a burglary at that apartment complex during February (it was reported as burglary number 5 in the February edition of this report) and he noted that the description of the couple was very similar to very to the couple that had been recorded on security cameras in that incident. However, at the time of the police report it had not been conclusively determined that the two couples are in fact the same.

6. During the night of March 28–29 someone broke into a home being renovated on 30th near Union and took construction equipment worth approximately $2500. Police found no fingerprints at the scene.

There was another shoplifting → burglary incident during March.

A little after 1 PM on March 18 police were called to the Safeway store on Madison by employees who had just experienced a robbery. The employees told the police that they had observed a woman who has been a frequent shoplifter at the store taking packages from the meat department. One of the employees confronted the woman and told her to put down the packages and leave the store. At first the woman ignored the employee, but when the employee attempted to recover one of the packages the woman yelled an obscenity at her and brandished a sharp cutting tool. After unsuccessfully attempting to injure the employee with the weapon, the robber left the store carrying about $100 worth of ribs. Other employees saw the robber enter a car, described as an older model blue Chrysler, which then drove south on 23rd. Employees told the police that they have often seen the robber in the vicinity of 23rdand Union.

Finally, at approximately 9 PM on March 17 there was an aggravated assault at Union and 24th that involved a firearm. The police have not posted a detailed description of the incident because it is still under active investigation.

Lowell Hargens is a Madison Valley resident and former University of Washington professor of sociology specializing in the statistical analysis of data.

The Harrison Ridge Greenbelt volunteer forest stewards hosted Lead Naturalist, Ed Dominguez from the Seward Park Audubon Center this past Wednesday, April 25. The visit brought two new neighbors into the fold of our Greenbelt team and was enjoyed by all. The Stewards had identified four areas within the site that they wished to have some expertise guidance for creating an optimum bird habitat.

Ed did not disappoint! For two hours we wondered among the trees as he identified birds by sight and sound. We even spotted the first migrating warbler of the season!

Ed was most complimentary of our restoration efforts that have had a primary goal of fostering birdlife. He had some suggestions for additional plant material and gave us some pointers for respecting nesting areas.

The Stewards felt that we received both positive validation of our own efforts as well as tips for continuing success. Thank you, Ed! We are most appreciative.

Finally! A fabulous yoga studio has opened in Madison Valley in the traditional courtyard space along Madison Street. Earth + Wind + Fire brings the mega-watt star power of the owners which will surely restore this venerated site to the former glory of the original studio, Santosha.

The dazzling light-filled space has been lovingly refreshed to uphold its reputation as the most beautiful studio in Seattle. It is simply a joy to practice here.

Owners Alice, Madzy and Jamie have been together since 2008 when Jamie opened Mountain Flow Yoga. Alice and Jamie were childhood friends from Epiphany School, reconnected at an Epiphany Alumni reunion and were surprised to learn that they were both teaching yoga. Alice immediately jumped on board as Mountain Flow’s first teacher. Madzy was a student in the very first class Jamie ever taught at Mountain Flow. She quickly transitioned to teaching and through the years, the three teachers developed a sisterhood that fosters their current collaboration. All three women live with their families in our community.

Owners Alice, Madzy and Jamie.

The Earth + Wind + Fire name is from the yoga-based medicine practice of Ayurveda. Ayurveda organizes a person’s personality and constitution into one of three doshas: earth (grounded and calm), wind (fluid and creative) and fire (passionate and energetic). The three teachers have recognized themselves as one of these doshas and bring their unique practice style in line with them. Alice (earth) offers classes that she customizes on the spot to the students present at the time. Madzy, (wind) guides her students to find their potential with playful, core-based challenges. Jamie, (fire) leads athletic classes that open doors to new and perhaps unrealized possibilities.

The studio offers classes from 6 AM into the evenings with a thoughtful range of styles. Challenging, vigorous experiences are balanced with calming and restorative practices. For the encouragement of new yogis, there is the Stiff + Scared class. Pricing options are generous and varied. An enticing intro for new students is $50 for 5 classes. Wow! What a deal!

As an additional enhancement, the studio hosts a variety of workshops and retreat opportunities. Upcoming retreats in 2019 include Costa Rica in January and Sonoma in August. Check out the website: earthwindfireyoga.com for details.

Earth + Wind + Fire will surely kindle the interest of locals who may have had to journey to far flung sites for their practice. It is absolutely wonderful to have such a quality studio in our neighborhood. Thank you, Alice, Madzy and Jamie!

There is a lot happening at the cute little storefront at 2816 E Madison St!

River Song Jewelry, which had been there for 9 years, has moved. River and her husband have relocated to San Miguel, Mexico where she will continue creating jewelry. You can purchase her beautiful jewelry online at riversongjewelry.com, and follow her creative process on Instagram @riversongjewels.

So what will happen to the space, you ask? 

Honey Skin Spa is expanding! Owner Megan Sevcik is opening Honey Deux. Such a cute play on words with a nod to the neighborhood’s French theme. 

As most of you probably know, Honey Skin Spa is located in the courtyard next to Arya’s Place. Honey offers a variety of skin and beauty services. 

When I asked Megan about expanding, she explained that Honey Deux will be like “Honey in a hurry.” She will be offering a variety of beauty services including facials, waxing, and nail services, as well as her own line of beauty products. 

I caught Megan in the space late at night as she was painting the trim herself. That’s true entrepreneurship! 

Honey Deux opening in June, 2018 — please stop in and say hello. 

To learn more about Honey Skin Spa visit honeyskinspa.com.

Hello Friends and Neighbors: 

It has been 11 years since our neighbor, Wallis Bolz, took up the challenge of restoring our neighborhood’s special place, Alder Creek. It is the wild space at the dead end of 26th Ave East and East Helen. Once an overgrown, impenetrable patch of blackberries, ivy and bindweed, it has been transformed to a wild place filled with native plants and birds. A stream runs through it and trails built over the years by volunteers provide a quiet, private spot to relax in the busy city. 

Over the years a group of regular volunteers have spent three hours each month weeding, planting, and mulching with wood chips. These second Saturday work parties have been augmented with United Way and other community-wide volunteer groups that have allowed us to make real progress. The ivy and blackberries are almost gone! The birds are loving the snags and brushy undergrowth.

Many neighbors don’t even know that Alder Creek is a public space so we are having a 11th Anniversary Celebration on June 3, Sunday, from 10 AM to noon. We’ll provide donuts and coffee. Penny Bolton of Seattle Audubon will bring a collection of bird skins that represent the species we have in Alder Creek and your yards. Meet your neighbors, let the kids play on the logs, and learn about our project.

We look forward to seeing you. If you have any questions feel free to email Penny Bolton at ppbolton AT gmail DOT com

June 3, Sunday
10 AM to Noon
Alder Creek

Please welcome your neighbor Linda Becker as our latest volunteer in the Harrison Ridge Greenbelt! Linda has lived in Madison Valley for 20 years and is a lifelong gardener. After she retired last year, Linda looked no further than her own backyard for a worthwhile volunteer opportunity. She lives a block away from the Greenbelt and has neighbors who grew up playing in the woods. She was excited to learn about the restoration work—it’s a perfect fit! After completing the official Forest Steward training this fall, Linda will transition to lead volunteer at the Greenbelt. “I hope to foster interest and inspire more volunteers from the neighborhood,” she says. “The Greenbelt is such an important treasure of the community!”

Linda Becker

Linda is right! The Harrison Ridge Greenbelt is the only “wild” greenspace in the neighborhood. The 6-acre land is home to many birds and provides a wonderful respite from the asphalt and concrete of our lives. As a human geographer (a scientist who studies why people live where they live), Linda is especially aware of the benefits of interacting with nature for people of all ages, but especially for children. Anyone can meander the paths and sit among the trees. Additionally, the Stewards provide field work experiences for the Urban Forestry class at The Bush School.

The Forest Stewards of the Greenbelt work under the auspices of Forterra. Forterra’s mission is to secure wilderness, local farms, and city greenspaces from unbridled development. They provide tools, plants, and support to the Steward volunteers. Forterra functions as a non-profit under the umbrella of Green City Partnerships. They supervise the restoration of hundreds of thousands of acres that will now be saved for our future generations.

Stop by and say hello when you see us! Please consider joining our team! Even one or two hours a month can make a big difference. Working together, we can all enjoy this special park.

Vegetarians, vegans, and meat-lovers alike can flock to Cafe Flora for its beloved Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 13 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The spring-focused, three-course menu starts off with an array of Fresh Baked Pastries including Petite Croissants and Lemon Blueberry Cornmeal Scones all served with grapefruit curd and lemon thyme compound butter, and a Tropical Fruit Plate. Next guests will have the option to choose between a Northwest Lox Benedict with poached eggs, smoked carrot “lox” and avocado hollandaise, Spring Chile Rellenos or Strawberry Rhubarb Stuffed French Toast. For dessert choose between a Rhubarb Upside Down Cake or a rich Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tart. A dedicated kids menu is available with starter, entrée, and dessert.

Brunch is $45 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Price excludes tax, gratuity and beverages. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling (206) 325-9100. Cafe Flora is located at 2901 E. Madison Street, Seattle. Visit cafeflora.com for more details.

By last minute invitation, a couple of weeks ago, I attended a musical fundraiser and was surprised to find that the program is based right here in our neighborhood! JazzED (pronounced jazz ed) is taught out of the FAME at MLK Community Center.

My host and table captain at the event was JazzED’s new board member Harold Brandford. Harold was recruited by his neighbors to become involved and make a contribution to the community. Harold was born and raised in Barbados. He moved to the USA in his late teens for his advanced education. With a bit of hard work and encouraged by the kindness and generosity of wonderful mentors along the way, he has achieved a good measure of success, working as a physician in the Seattle area for the past 38 years. He sees his involvement in JazzED as an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of kids who might otherwise be denied a chance for music education.

Harold Brandford

JazzED is a fantastic and successful extracurricular music program. It was founded in 2010 by an enthusiastic group of volunteers that wanted to provide music education to anyone in any school regardless of finances. The beloved Clarence Acox of Garfield Jazz fame was the founding music director and continues to be involved. 

The music instruction bridges the gap between school-based classes and private lessons. Local experienced professional musicians lead the bi weekly group lessons and many instruments are donated from a variety of sources including most recently, Amazon.

The students range from grades 4–12 and are drawn from 70 different schools in the Puget Sound area. JazzED is currently serving 600 students a year. Commitment to diversity is a primary goal. 50% of the students are girls, 42% students of color, and 40% are receiving scholarship assistance.

Students may choose from Choir, Strings, Brass, and Woodwinds. Additionally, audition-based ensembles for Big Band, Orchestra, and Vocals are on offer. A jazzy field trip to New York City is planned for this coming June. WOW!

Thinking that live music may catapult your next party into a fabulous experience? Look no further! All Star Combos are available for bookings.

Truthfully, there are just too many JazzED opportunities and events to describe here. Your best bet is to peruse the beautiful JazzED website: seattlejazzed.org

What fun!

New Madison Valley brasserie Petite Galerieis launching a monthly dinner series this April with the first dinner theme “A Love Affair with Allium” held on Sunday, April 29 with one seating at 6:30 p.m.

Chef-Owner Rob Sevcik’s spectacular six-course menu is an ode to spring, with the allium plant serving as the inspiration. Dinner is $85 per person with an option to add wine pairings for an additional $55. Reservations are required and available at 206.588.1682 or online at www.petitegalerie-seattle.com.

Full menu and wine pairings is below; here is a look at the full dinner series lineup April-September:

Sunday, April 29 – A love affair with Allium
Sunday, May 27 – Colors of Spring
Sunday, June 24 – Salute to Spain
Sunday, July 29 – Cook’s Showcase
Sunday, August 26 – Whiskey Dinner
Sunday, September 30 – Tomatoes

A Love Affair with Allium Menu - Sunday, April 29

Amuse

First:Multi Colored Garlic Salad, tuna tartar, quail egg, spring radish, lemon aioli / charred calçots, romesco sauce
Guardian Angel Sauvignon Blanc

Second: Spring Onion Seared in Brown Butter with Halibut Cheeks, braised leeks, minced prawn & fingerling potato
2016 Domaine Lelievre, Auxerrois Blanc, Cotes de Toul

Third: Braised Shallot Consommé, roasted bear’s head mushroom, hazelnuts, poultry mousse, chive oil
2017 Casale del Giglio “Satrico” Bianco, Lazio

Fourth: Pearl Onion & Confit Rabbit Stew, bread crumb, prunes, preserved tomato, olive oil
2016 Vina Sastre Tinto Roble, Tempranillo, Riberia del Duero

Sweet Onion Granité

Main: Roasted Lamb Loin, green onion cous cous in savoy cabbage papillote, rosemary demi-glace, ramp jam
2015 Chateau Mourgues du Gres Terre de Feu Rouge

Dessert: Caramelized Onion-Balsamic Ice Cream Sandwich, dark chocolate cookie, candied berry
NV Cesar Florudo, Moscatel, Chipiona

Here are the Seattle OPCD and SDCI Land Use notices and City planning activities in the last four weeks for communities from 18th Ave. to Lake Washington and E Union St. to SR-520.

MHA Public Hearing District 3

Proposed legislation to apply Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) requirements in existing multifamily and commercial zones in Seattle, areas currently zoned Single Family in existing urban villages, and areas zoned Single Family in potential urban village expansion areas identified in the Seattle 2035 Comprehensive Planning process. 

The legislation would make area-wide revisions to the official zoning map in the areas shown on the map, and apply MHA requirements in the rezoned areas, requiring new commercial or multi-family development in the affected zones to contribute to affordable housing.

Public hearing focusing on changes affecting property in District 3 and District 7:

April 16, 6:00 P.M.
Seattle Central College 
Broadway Performance Hall
1625 Broadway

Sign-up sheets will be available starting at 5:30 p.m. Written comments will be accepted at: [email protected]

Notice of Public Hearing

1711 & 1715 20TH AVE

Design Review Early Design Guidance (EDG) for 7 units total and parking for 7 vehicles proposed, on each property. Existing structures to be demolished. Zone: Neighborhood Commercial 2-40′, Urban Village overlay, Scenic view within 500 ft.

April 11, 6:30 P.M.
Seattle University
Student Center 130
1000 East James Way

Design Proposal

EDG notices for 1711 & 1715 20th Ave

236 24TH AVE E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. The construction of residential units is under Project #6582536. Zone: Lowrise-3, Urban Village overlay 

Notice of Application

111 26TH AVE E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. The construction of residential units is under Project #6492073. Zone: Potential slide area, Steep slope (>=40%), Lowrise-2 

Notice of Application

115 26TH AVE E

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. The construction of residential units is under Project #6564684. Zone: Potential slide area, Steep slope (>=40%), Lowrise-2

Notice of Application

Resources
Land Use Information Bulletins
Property & Building Activity Interactive Map
Permit and Property Records
Design Review Board
Buildings in Design Review Map

The Merchants Association and McGilvra Elementary are getting together on Saturday, May 12, to clean up the neighborhood—please join us! We’ll be pulling weeds, spreading wood chips, and cleaning up the landscape along Madison St. The merchants will be cleaning up their storefronts as well.

Sign Up Here!

We’ll have some supplies on hand: garbage bags, paint, cleaning supplies, etc. Please bring gloves, paint scrapers, and garden hand tools.

Cash donations are also welcome to help offset the cost of the cleanup. You can make a donation online — just click on the Donate button at the top of the page. Be sure to write Spring Clean in the notes field. All contributions are appreciated! 

Saturday, May 12, 9 AM
Meet at FastFrame
2840 E Madison Street
Free coffee and pastries provided by the Merchants Association.

If you have questions, contact:

Devon Magnusson
206-641-7733
[email protected]

The Seward Park Audubon folks are coming to our Greenbelt for a habitat consultation. As the caretakers of our Greenbelt, your neighbor volunteer forest stewards are always mindful of installing plants that provide shelter and food for our winged friends. This effort is one of our priorities.

Your volunteer neighbors Trina Wherry, Peter Constantini and Linda Becker hard at work this spring.

The Stewards are hosting the Audubon educators to provide additional expert guidance for the coming season and beyond. 

YOU are invited to this unique opportunity! Please join us!

Wednesday, April 25th 4–6 PM
Meet: 32nd Ave E between E John and E Denny
Dress for the weather

Click here to register and get more info.

Eleven burglaries in were reported in Madison Valley during February, which is almost double the monthly average. A little over half of them were residential burglaries, but only one of them involved a single-family dwelling. As the number of apartment buildings and condos in Madison Valley continues to grow, the proportion of burglaries that occur in single-family dwellings will decline.

1. On Feb. 2 at 10 PM there was a forced entry burglary at a business on Madison near 27th Ave. E., but the police have not posted a detailed description of the incident.

2. Sometime during the daylight hours of Feb. 15 a burglar broke into an apartment on 20th Ave near Denny and stole personal items worth approximately $700 and credit cards that were subsequently used for purchases worth $600. The police were unable to find fingerprints in the apartment.

3. On Feb 16 there was a burglary that did not involve forced entry at a nonresidential building on 22nd Ave. near Olive, but the police have not released a description.

4. On Feb. 22 there was a forced entry burglary at a residence on 19th Ave. E near Denny, but the police have not released a description.

5. Just after 2 AM on Feb. 23 two burglars broke into the lobby of an apartment building on Madison near E. 20th Ave. After spending time in a bathroom off the lobby, the burglars, described as a male and a female in their 20s, broke into a storage closet and removed a package. The female burglar also attempted to open two safes in the room and then found and removed a device that makes keys for both the building and for individual units in the building. At around 3 AM the burglars left the building, heading west toward a north-south alley. Security cameras recorded the burglars’ activities and captured very good images of the female burglar. Building managers did not recognize the burglars as being residents of the building.

6. On Feb. 23 at about 11:20 PM a burglar gained access to an apartment building near 22nd and E. Union by entering just after a resident. Once inside, he broke into several secure areas of the building but the police report mentions no missing items beyond approximately $20 in cash. Video footage of the event clearly shows the burglar’s face.

7. Police were called to a business on E. Union near 22nd on Feb. 24 to investigate a burglary that occurred sometime during the previous night. The burglar apparently entered through the rear door of the business, which opens onto an area shared with an apartment complex at that location. The burglar apparently only took loose change from a cash register. There is a possibility that a security camera owned by the apartment complex may have recorded the burglar’s entry into the business.

8. Sometime between 6 PM and midnight on Feb 23 someone forcibly opened the several mailboxes at a condominium building near 25th and Madison. There is no security camera in the area, and police did not search for fingerprints because the area is heavily used. The police report specifies only a few minor items that were known to have been taken by the time when the police arrived.

9. On Feb. 26 police were called to a building on 19th near Madison that houses a non-profit organization that helps homeless youth. When they arrived, employees at the organization reported that sometime during the previous weekend a burglar had entered their offices and left incoherent notes on a whiteboard and on various pieces of paper and had also forced open several metal cabinets. Aside from the damage to the organization’s equipment, however, nothing appeared to have been taken by the burglar.

10. Sometime between Feb. 22 and Feb. 27 someone broke into a bicycle storage area in an apartment building near 24th and E. Union and took equipment from a bicycle being kept there.

11. During the night of Feb. 26–27 someone entered the bicycle storage area of a building near 24th and E. Union and stole a woman’s bike worth approximately $500. Although this is not stated in the police report, it appears that this is the same building as that in the previous burglary incident. There was video footage of this incident, but it does not show the burglar’s face.

Also, during February there was another shoplifting/robbery incident at the Safeway store on Madison.

On Feb. 9 at around 3 PM an employee at the Safeway store confronted a woman who had bypassed the checkout area with approximately $200 worth of items in a shopping cart. When the woman threatened him with a knife, the employee backed off and the store called the police. The woman is known as a frequent shoplifter at the store, and the incident was recorded by the store’s security cameras. Police conducted an area search, and although they did not find the woman, near 24th and Denny they found the empty shopping cart that the woman used.

Lowell Hargens is a Madison Valley resident and former University of Washington professor of sociology specializing in the statistical analysis of data.

An afternoon of public festivities will celebrate the opening of the new Loop Trail in Washington Park Arboretum on April 8 from noon to 3.

There will be a ribbon-cutting, live music, free snacks, food trucks, and fun activities all along the 2-mile loop.

• 1 p.m. “Vine-cutting” ceremony at the Birch Parking Lot (Lake WA Blvd & E Interlaken Ave), adjacent the Loop Trail
• A performance by the Husky Marching Band Drumline.
• Educational activities for kids hosted by UW Botanic Gardens, plus the opportunity to learn about field trips, camps, and more!
• Stroller and bike decoration station
• Activity nodes at various locations around the Loop
• Live music from Gansango (West African), Marc Smason & One Love (New Orleans), and Evan McPherson (classical guitar)
• Food trucks: 314 Pie, Chicago West, Thai-U-Up, Lil J’s Super Dawgs
• Talk and book signing with outdoors writer and guidebook author Craig Romano
• Free snacks, artists-at-work, and more!

Parking at the Arboretum will be very limited during the Loop Trail event. Please consider coming by bike, foot, or public transportation.

Directions

Here are the Seattle OPCD and SDCI Land Use notices and City planning activities in the last three weeks for communities from 18th Ave. to Lake Washington and E Union St. to SR-520

Central Area Design Guidelines Public Hearing
The City Council’s Planning, Land Use and Zoning (PLUZ) Committee will hold a public hearing to take comments on the proposed design review district and board, and neighborhood design guidelines for the Central Area neighborhood.

April 4, 9:30 AM.
City Council Chambers
2nd floor, Seattle City Hall
600 Fourth Avenue 

For more information on the time of the hearing, please check the Committee agenda a few days prior to the meeting at http://www.seattle.gov/council/committees. For those unable to attend the public hearing, written comments may be sent to: [email protected] and should be received by April 3, 2018, at 5:00 p.m.

Notice of Public Hearing

2030 Challenge Pilot Program

The City of Seattle is proposing to amend the Land Use Code to establish a new 2030 Challenge Pilot to promote the construction and operation of buildings that meet the highest green standards and promote environmental quality, and revise the living building pilot program.

Notice and DNS

1640 20th Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into five unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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. Zone: Lowrise-3, Scenic view within 500 ft., Urban Village overlay, Neighborhood Commercial 2-40

Notice of Decision

1121 34th Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three parcels of land, including one into four unit lots. This subdivision is for the purpose of allowing sale or lease of the individual live-work and residential dwelling units. Development standards will be applied to the development site as a whole and not to each of the new lots and unit lots. Zone: Neighborhood Commercial 1-30′, Arterial within 100 ft, Lowrise-2

Notice of Decision

1638 20th Ave

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into five unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for 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. Zone: Lowrise-3, Scenic view within 500 ft., Urban Village overlay, Neighborhood Commercial 2-40′

Notice of Decision

Resources
Land Use Information Bulletins
Property & Building Activity Interactive Map
Permit and Property Records
Design Review Board
Buildings in Design Review Map

Saturday March 17
The Feast of St. Patrick’s
4 PM until the taps run dry

Presenting Chef Arnie’s Famous Corned Beef Sandwich

Featuring Irish-Style Brews, including Boundary Bay Irish Red, Iron Horse Quilter’s Irish Death, Diamond Knot Slane’s Irish Red, Lowercase Dry Irish Stout and Double Mountain Black Irish Stout (on nitro).

• Green Rice Krispy Treats for the Wee Ones
• Ice Cream Stout Floats for The Elders
• Irish Whiskey & Specialty Cocktails at The O’BottleNeck

Sunday March 18
Sad Bastard Hangover Brunch at Two Doors Down

• $5 Irish Ales from 10 AM to 2 PM
• Corned Beef Hash and Eggs

We’ve got the cure for whatever ‘ales’ you!

The BottleNeck Lounge is an over 21 years of age establishment. Two Doors Down is family-friendly and includes all ages.

The Bottleneck Lounge
206.323.1098
2328 E. Madison St

Two Doors Down
206.324.BEER
2332 E Madison St.