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Pike/PineApproval and Adoption MatrixTable of ContentsIntroduction. ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Purpose, Structure and Function of the Approval and Adoption Matrix .................................................................................. 2Activities Already Accomplished by the Pike/Pine Urban Neighborhood Coalition................................................................. 2Acronyms and Definitions ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

I. Key Strategies......................................................................................................................................................................... 6A. Preserve and Encourage Affordable and Market-Rate Housing.............................................................................. 6B. Sustain the Character of the Pike/Pine Neighborhood through Implementation of

Urban Design Recommendations and Neighborhood-Wide Policy Changes........................................................ 13C. Strengthen the West End Entry through Implementation of the

Pike/Pine Urban Design Plan and Boren Park Master Plan .................................................................................. 21D. Strengthen the Neighborhood Core East of Broadway.......................................................................................... 27

II. Additional Activities for Implementation ................................................................................................................................ 27

A. Urban Design/ Transportation ............................................................................................................................... 30B. Parking................................................................................................................................................................... 40C. Arts and Culture..................................................................................................................................................... 46D. Human Development ............................................................................................................................................ 48E. Economic Development ........................................................................................................................................ 52F. Public Safety .......................................................................................................................................................... 58

Prepared by the Pike/Pine Urban Neighborhood Coalition and the City of Seattle Interdepartmental Review and Response Team.Compiled by the Strategic Planning Office. Revised by Council and Council Central Staff

March 5, 1999

PIKE/P INE APPROVAL AND ADOPTION MATRIX PAGE 2 NOVEMBER 24 , 1998

Introduction

PURPOSE, STRUCTURE, AND FUNCTION OF THE APPROVAL AND ADOPTION MATRIXThrough the City of Seattle’s Neighborhood Planning Program, 37 neighborhoods allover Seattle are preparing neighborhood plans. These plans enable people inneighborhoods to articulate a collective vision for growth and change over the next 20years and identify activities to help them achieve that vision. The plans are alsointended to flesh out the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Because each plan is unique,this Approval and Adoption Matrix has been designed as a standard format for the Cityto establish a work program in response to the recommended activities proposed inthe specific neighborhood plan and to identify implementation actions to be factoredinto future work plans and tracked over time. The development of Sector WorkPrograms and a central database will be the primary tools to track implementation ofthe activities in all the neighborhood plan matrices over time.The matrix is divided into two sections:

I. Key Strategies: Usually complex projects or related activities that theneighborhood considers critical to the successful implementation of theneighborhood plan.

II. Additional Activities for Implementation: Activities that are not directly associatedwith a Key Strategy, ranging from high to low in priority and from immediate to

very long range in anticipated timing.The neighborhood planning group or its consultant generally fill in the Activity, Priority,Time Frame, Cost Estimates and Implementor columns. The Executive Responsecolumn reflects City department comments as compiled by the Strategic PlanningOffice. The City Action column in Section II and the narrative response to each KeyStrategy are initially filled in by City departments then reviewed, changed if appropriateand finalized by City Council. Staff from almost every City department haveparticipated in these planning efforts and in the preparation of this Matrix. Ultimately,the City Council will approve the Matrix and recognize the neighborhood plan byresolution.Some neighborhood recommendations may need to be examined on a city-wide basisbefore the City can provide an appropriate response. This is usually because similarrecommendations are being pursued in many neighborhoods and the City will needclear policy direction to ensure a consistent city-wide response. Suchrecommendations are being referred to the “Policy Docket”, a list of policy issues thatwill be presented to City Council, for further discussion and action.

ACTIVITIES ALREADY ACCOMPLISHED BY THE PIKE/PINE URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD COALITION1991 Pike/Pine Planning StudyThe Pike/Pine Planning Study was the result of a two year community initiated planning process supported by Capitol Hill area community groups, volunteers from the community atlarge, and the City of Seattle’s Neighborhood Matching Fund. The study was completed in 1991 and includes a wide range of information about existing conditions in theneighborhood, analysis of trends and directions, and recommendations for action by the City of Seattle and community organizations. The study included recommendations to addressissues in the areas of land use, housing, commercial activity, crime and security, and parking. The Pike/Pine Urban Neighborhood Overlay was a significant outcome of the 1991Pike/Pine Planning Study.

Arts OrbitArts Orbit was created in 1997 as a “hike through Urban Arts Culture” in the Capitol Hill and Pike/Pine neighborhoods. Participating galleries, shops and other venues have increasedfrom 6 to 23 over the course of a year. A marketing plan for Arts Orbit has been developed by a public affairs consulting firm and media attention continues to increase. Arts Orbit


received a Neighborhood Matching Fund grant in October, 1998 to implement their marketing and outreach effort.

Merchants of Pike/PineAs a result of neighborhood planning, the Merchants of Pike/Pine (MOPP) was formed in January, 1998 in an effort to unify the business owners in the Pike/Pine district and topromote the neighborhood as a shopping and entertainment destination. The Merchants of Pike/Pine seeks to improve the business district’s economic vitality and plan for itsdevelopment while maintaining and enhancing the unique character of the neighborhood. Among it’s early accomplishments are the summer Swap-o-Rama, a cultural historybrochure, and kiosk planning. The Merchants of Pike/Pine are actively partnering with other area community organizations on a variety of projects to benefit the neighborhood.

Pike/Pine Cultural History BrochureNeighborhood Matching Funds were granted for the creation of 2500 copies of the Pike/Pine Cultural History Brochure. The brochure will describe Pike/Pine’s historical significanceand also point out the current cultural aspects of the neighborhood. The brochure will be distributed in locations frequented by visitors to the Pike/Pine neighborhood and vicinity.

Pike/Pine Banners40 banner brackets were fabricated and installed in the neighborhood and 20 large banners with the Pike/Pine logo have been installed. Some of the brackets will also be available toidentify arts and cultural events occurring in the neighborhood.

Neighborhood partnership with CHHIP: East-Precinct Housing StudyWith funding from a Community Enterprise Grant, the Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program (CHHIP) is conducting a housing development feasibility study for the Seattle PoliceDepartment’s East Precinct parking lot. The feasibility study is to be completed by Spring, 1999.

Villa Apartments BuildingThe Villa Apartments Building at the corner of East Pike Street and Boren Avenue was purchased by the Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program in 1997. CHHIP will be renovatingthe building as a mixed use development with ground floor retail and affordable housing units above.

Parking StudyThe Pike/Pine Neighborhood Parking Study and Recommendations was completed in October, 1998 as part of the neighborhood planning process. The study’s recommendationswere developed after evaluating the existing City policies related to parking and collecting data about the existing neighborhood parking supply and demand. The study’srecommendations are incorporated in the Pike/Pine Neighborhood Plan and include on-street parking measures, off-street parking measures, land use code revisions, and programsto encourage non-automobile modes of travel.

Utility Undergrounding and Pike Street Sidewalk ImprovementsUndergrounding of utilities along East Pike and Pine Streets between Melrose and Broadway Avenues will take place by 2000. Curb bulbs should be in place at the intersections ofMelrose Avenue at East Pike and Pine Streets by the end of 1998. The sidewalk on 10th and 11th Avenues between East Pike and Pine Streets has been expanded. Tree pits aremarked out and lighting has been installed on 11th Avenue.

Human Development PlanDuring the neighborhood planning process, the Pike/Pine, Capitol Hill and First Hill neighborhoods produced a joint Human Development Plan with the help of consultants. Acommunity based planning group was comprised of representatives from each of the urban village planning committees and at-large community members. The purpose of the planwas to bring the three neighborhoods together to address people needs and services, take a comprehensive look at the Urban Center people assets and needs, and develop assetbased strategies to address these needs. The Human Development Plan was completed in June, 1998.


Business District PlanA Pike/Pine Business District Plan was developed that includes technical data and analysis that supports the economic development recommendations in the Neighborhood Plan. Thereport identifies local and regional conditions and trends that may affect future business development including population, housing, income and employment characteristics; housingaffordability; local business characteristics and development trends; land use patterns and zoning requirements; and regional and local real estate market conditions. Past andongoing planning and outreach efforts are summarized and key community issues and concerns are identified. The report then identifies opportunities and challenges for futuredevelopment and presents recommendations and strategies for addressing these issues. The recommendations and strategies address business retention and recruitment, parkingand traffic, pedestrian safety, and building and streetscape improvements. Key implementation activities are also identified.

Arts CouncilA Pike/Pine Arts Council was formed in 1998 and continues to meet periodically to address arts issues, programs and projects in the neighborhood.

Washington State Trade and Convention Center Mitigation FundsA mitigation fund for the Pike/Pine neighborhood totaling $20,000 has been allocated through the City Council conditional use process. The fund is designated to be used forpedestrian improvements in the neighborhood including banners, planters over I-5, hanging baskets and siting of a WSTCC public art project in Pike/Pine.

Street Tree Planting ProgramFORTY DONATED TREES WERE PLANTED THROUGHOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD IN THE FALL OF 1997.NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING FUNDS WERE USED FOR CONCRETE CUTTING AND PREPARATION OFTHE TREE PLANTING PITS.ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONSBIA Broadway Business Improvement AssociationC-2 General Commercial 2 zoneChamber Capitol Hill Chamber of CommerceCHHIP Capitol Hill Housing Improvement ProgramDCLU Department of Design, Construction and Land Use (Formerly Department of

Construction and Land Use) (City of Seattle)OH Office of Housing (City of Seattle)DON Department of Neighborhoods (City of Seattle)DPR Department of Parks and Recreation (City of Seattle)ESD Executive Services Department (City of Seattle)Groundswell Groundswell Off BroadwayHSD Human Services Department (Formerly part of Department of Housing and

Human Services) (City of Seattle)Landmarks Board Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board

LUC City of Seattle Land Use Code, Title 23 Seattle Municipal CodeMETRO King County Metro Transit DivisionMIMP Major Institution Master PlanMIO Major Institution OverlayMOPP Merchants of Pike/PineNC-3 Neighborhood Commercial 3 zoneNBC Neighborhood Business CouncilNMF Neighborhood Matching Fund (Neighborhood grants offered by the City of

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods)NPO Neighborhood Planning Office (City of Seattle)OED Office of Economic Development (City of Seattle)OFE Office for Education (City of Seattle, Strategic Planning Office)OH Office of Housing (Formerly part of Department of Housing and Human Services)

(City of Seattle)


OIR Office of Intergovernmental Relations (City of Seattle)OUC Office of Urban Conservation (City of Seattle, Department of Neighborhoods)Plan Pike Pine Urban Center Village Neighborhood PlanP/PUNC Pike/Pine Urban Neighborhood CoalitionROW Right-of-waySAC Seattle Arts Commission (City of Seattle)SCCC Seattle Central Community CollegeSCL Seattle City Light (City of Seattle)SEATRAN Seattle Transportation Department (Formerly Seattle Engineering

Department [SED]) (City of Seattle)

Sound Transit (Formerly Regional Transit Authority [?RTA])SPD Seattle Police Department (City of Seattle)SPL Seattle Public Library (City of Seattle)SPO Strategic Planning Office (Formerly part of City of Seattle Office of Management

and Planning [OMP]) (City of Seattle)SPS Seattle Public SchoolsSPU Seattle Public Utilities (City of Seattle)TDR Transfer of Development RightsWSCTC Washington State Convention and Trade CenterWSDOT Washington State Department of Transportation


I. Key Strategies

Each Key Strategy consists of activities for a single complex project or theme that theneighborhood considers critical to achieving its vision for the future. While the KeyStrategies are high priorities for the neighborhood, they are also part of a twenty-yearplan, so the specific activities within each Key Strategy may be implemented over thespan of many years.The Executive recognizes the importance of the Key Strategies to the neighborhood thatdeveloped them. Given the number of Key Strategies that will be proposed from the 37planning areas, priorities will have to be set and projects phased over time. TheExecutive will coordinate efforts to sort through the Key Strategies. During this sortingprocess, the departments will work together to create Sector work programs that willprioritize Key Strategy elements. This may include developing rough cost estimates for

the activities within each Key Strategy; identifying potential funding sources andmechanisms; establishing priorities for the Key Strategies within each plan, as well aspriorities among plans; and developing phased implementation and funding strategies.The City will involve neighborhoods in a public process so that neighborhoods can help toestablish citywide priorities. Activities identified in this section will be included in theCity’s tracking database for monitoring neighborhood plan implementation.The department most involved with the activities for a Key Strategy is designated as thelead. Otherwise, DON is designated as the lead. Other participating departments arealso identified.The Integrated City Response lists activities already underway, and other tasks that theExecutive is committed to commence during t1999-2000.

A. PRESERVE AND ENCOURAGE AFFORDABLE AND MARKET- RATE HOUSING

DescriptionStrengthen the neighborhood’s existing mixed-use character and identity byencouraging additional affordable and market-rate housing as well as preservation ofexisting housing

Integrated City ResponseThe City supports the efforts of the Pike/Pine neighborhood to preserve existingaffordable and market rate housing and to encourage new affordable and market ratehousing development. This Key Strategy is generally consistent with theComprehensive Plan and the Mayor’s Housing Action Agenda and will help to furtherimportant City-wide goals. DCLU will conduct an analysis of the proposed changes tothe Pike-Pine Overlay in the first half of 1999. OH will work with a community housinggroup, once it is organized. Given that affordable housing is a City-wide issue, theCity is reluctant to set aside scarce resources for a specific neighborhood.Lead Department: DCLUParticipating Departments: OH, SPO, SPD, ESD

Activities Already Underway1. The Pike/Pine Urban Center Village has been included in the multifamily tax

exemption program.2. A study is currently underway to determine the feasibility of building housing on

the Police Department’s East Precinct parking lot.

Tasks to be Undertaken in 1999-20001. DCLU will work with the neighborhood to develop a set of proposed code

amendments to implement this Key Strategy’s zoning recommendations,including a number of text changes to the Pike-Pine Overlay and an analysis ofthe proposed expansion of the Pike-Pine Overlay. These recommendations willbe completed by the first half of 1999 and presented to Council by the end of thethird quarter of 1999.

2. DCLU will conduct a project in the first half of 1999 to examine expanding thetypes of projects subject to design review.

3. In the last quarter of 1999 and first quarter of 2000, DCLU, OH and SPO willconduct an analysis of using Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) programs inareas outside of Downtown Seattle and present their analysis and


recommendations to the Council by the end of the second quarter of 2000.

A. Preserve and Encourage Affordable and Market-Rate Housing

# Activity Priority Time Frame Cost Estimate Implementor City Comment

Land Use and Other Recommendations to Encourage Housing and Mixed-Use Development

HS1.0

Extend the Pike/Pine Overlay to the C-2 zone forthe purpose of allowing development of mixed-use structures, while retaining the automotiveand manufacturing uses.

H 1-2 SPO, DCLU DCLU will conduct an analysis of this recommendation using theLand Use Code (LUC) locational criteria and preparerecommendations for the City Council in conjunction with thecode development project for the Pike/Pine Overlay District.The neighborhood may want to look at changing to NC3 zoningrather than using the Pike-Pine Overlay in this area. Oneconcern about using the Pike/Pine Overlay in this area is apotential loss of employment capacity in the Urban Center. Thisanalysis and recommendations will be presented to the CityCouncil by the end of the 3rd Quarter of 1999.

HS1.1

The Design Review Board should not expectmodulation in the MR (Midrise zone) as requiredby the Land Use Code, if building is articulatedto the Board’s satisfaction

H 1-2 SPO, DCLU Currently, project proponents may seek a design departurethrough the Design Review Process for many developmentstandards listed in the Land Use Code (23.41.012) includingmodulation requirements. The ability to seek a departure for adevelopment standard affords project proponents the flexibility todesign a building that is articulated without providing themodulation otherwise prescribed by the Midrise zonedevelopment standards, as proposed here by the neighborhoodplan.

The ability to seek departures is available to all projectproponents of new multifamily or commercial structures who arerequired to go through Design Review or who volunteer to gothrough Design Review. Volunteer design review applicants alsohave the option of using the administrative design reviewprocess. Development standard departures may be allowed if anapplicant demonstrates that departures would result in adevelopment which better meets the intent of the adoptedcitywide design guidelines.

HS Option of seeking code departures through H 1-2 SPO, DCLU DCLU will conduct a project in the first half of 1999 to examine



# Activity Priority Time Frame Cost Estimate Implementor City Comment1.2 Design Review process for rehab or

redevelopment projects.expanding the types of projects subject to design review and willreport their analysis and recommendations to the Council duringthe 3rd Quarter of 1999.OH is reviewing the City’s policies for rehabilitation of housingand will report its findings, analysis and recommendations toCouncil by June 1999. These recommendations will be includedin this analysis.

HS1.3

Modify Overlay to remove 1:400 density limit forsingle purpose residential structures on theNorth/South Streets.

H 1-2 SPO, DCLU Working with the neighborhood, DCLU will analyze anddetermine whether to recommend to the City Council, codeamendment changes to the Pike/Pine Overlay District and willprepare any supporting documentation/process that is needed, inthe first half of 1999. These recommendations will be presentedto Council by the end of the third quarter of 1999. This specificproposal will be included in the scope of code amendmentsexamined.

HS1.4

Modify the Pike/Pine Overlay to eliminate openspace requirement.

H 1-2 SPO, DCLU Working with the neighborhood, DCLU will analyze anddetermine whether to recommend to the City Council codeamendment changes to the Pike/Pine Overlay District andprepare any supporting documentation/process that is needed, inthe first half of 1999. These recommendations will be presentedto Council by the end of the third quarter of 1999. This specificproposal will be included in the scope of code amendmentsexamined. This analysis will include examining the impactremoving the open space requirement would have on adjacentneighborhoods, and implications for City wide policies on openspace as well as impacts on the Pike Pine neighborhood.

HS1.5

Modify the Pike/Pine Overlay to reduceresidential parking requirement to one spaceper unit and permit further reductions in numberof spaces for existing buildings through DesignReview.

H 1-2 SPO, DCLU Working with the neighborhood, DCLU will analyze anddetermine whether to recommend to the City Council codeamendment changes to the Pike/Pine Overlay District and willprepare any supporting documentation/process that is needed, inthe first half of 1999. These recommendations will be presentedto Council by the end of the third quarter of 1999.These specific proposals will be included in the scope of codeamendments examined. DCLU’s analysis will include examiningany benefits or impacts reducing the residential parkingrequirement may have on adjacent neighborhoods as well as



# Activity Priority Time Frame Cost Estimate Implementor City Commentimpacts on the Pike Pine neighborhood. Analysis of theproposed changes to parking requirements will include anexamination of any implications for City wide policies on parking.SPO’s Station Area Planning process will be looking at parkingaround future Sound Transit Stations. The specificrecommendations for Pike/Pine will be included in that analysis .

HS1.6

Expand the Transfer of Development Rights(TDR) Program so that rights from Pike/Pineproperties can be sold to developers ofdowntown commercial properties.

M 1-2 SPO, DCLU,OH

DCLU, OH and SPO will conduct a policy and code developmentproject that will examine the policy and legal issues associatedwith the expansion of incentive zoning provisions to areasoutside of Downtown. This work will begin in 1999 and willinclude many areas of the City where interest has beenexpressed, including Pike/Pine.

HS1.7

Create a Pike/Pine Housing Task Force, or ahousing subcommittee of P/PUNC.

M 1-2 CHHIP,P/PUNC, OH

Creation of a housing task force or housing subcommittee ofP/PUNC is a community-based activity. OH supports thisrecommendation and looks forward to working with aneighborhood housing task force or committee.

HS1.8

Create program for existing building owners withaffordable rents, to obtain assistance withbuilding improvements. City to provide fundingopportunities & explore other options to preserveaffordable housing - households earningbetween 50%-80% of median income.

H 1-2 CHHIP, OH OH will explore funding possibilities for these recommendationseither through current or potential funding sources. OH isreviewing the City’s policies for rehabilitation of housing and willreport its findings, analysis and recommendations to Council byJune 1999. These recommendations will be included in thisanalysis.

HS1.9

Include Pike/Pine as an eligible neighborhood forthe 10-year tax abatement program.

M 1-2 SPO, OH The Pike/Pine Urban Center Village is included in the voluntarymultifamily tax exemption program. This program will allowprojects that would result in the development of new multifamilyhousing or the rehabilitation of buildings that have been vacantfor over a year to apply for a 10-year property tax abatement.There are income restrictions to encourage the development ofaffordable housing.

HS2.0

Fund a study to determine the feasibility ofdeveloping an affordable mixed use project onthe Seattle Police parking lot on 12th Ave. E.

H 1 FUNDED CHHIP, OH,SPD, ESD

A feasibility study is currently underway. Both SPD and ESD willbe reviewing the study and commenting. The biggest concernsabout joint development opportunities relate to fueling operationand security. The Executive will make sure the neighborhoodalso has the opportunity to review and comment on the study.Once the study is completed the Executive will make sure theresults of the study are available to the community and work with



# Activity Priority Time Frame Cost Estimate Implementor City Commentthe community to develop any identified next steps.

HS2.1

Modify overall height to allow for 13 feet ceilingheight requirement in the commercial spaces ofmixed-use structures allowing an additional 4feet of height to increase space for residentialunits.

H 1-2 DCLU, SPO It appears that this allowance is already available in the Pike/Pineneighborhood. The Land Use Code (LUC) currently contains aprovision for zones with 30 or 40 foot height limits, that allows anadditional four feet of height where necessary to comply with theminimum ceiling height for non-residential uses. Since nominimum ceiling height is required for residential use in the LUCand the height limit in Pike/Pine is 65 feet which allows for a 13foot first floor, no additional height for residential use appearswarranted.

HS2.2

Prioritize use of City funds for preservation /production of affordable housing in Pike/Pinearea for neighborhood organizations whenconsidered as part of the city’s funding cycles.

M 1-2 CHHIP, OH The City has established preservation of existing housing andprojects that implement neighborhood plan strategies as two ofseveral priority areas for allocation of City funds, includingFederal Funding. OH will ensure the Pike Pine neighborhood isincluded in all notices of funding availability.

Parking Recommendations that Encourage the Preservation and Development of Affordable Housing?

HS2.3

Implement recommendations from Pike/PineParking Study that promote affordable housingand relates to Parking Code/Policy Revisions,including activities HS 2.4-HS 2.9, below.

M 2-6 SPO, DCLU,OH

Working with the neighborhood, DCLU will analyze anddetermine whether to recommend to the City Council codeamendment changes to the Pike/Pine Overlay District and willprepare any supporting documentation/process that is needed, inthe first half of 1999. These recommendations will be presentedto Council by the end of the third quarter of 1999. This specificproposal will be included in the scope of code amendmentsexamined.

HS2.4

Allow off-site parking for residential uses inLowrise and Midrise Zones.

M 2-6 SPO, DCLU,OH

DCLU and SPO are currently analyzing ways to allow moreflexibility for multifamily and commercial buildings to provideparking, whether or not the parking is required by the Land UseCode. This specific recommendation will be included in thatanalysis. The Executive will present their analysis andrecommendations to Council by the end of 1999.

HS2.5

Allow “shared parking” between residentialbuildings in Lowrise and Midrise zones.

M 2-6 SPO, DCLU,OH

DCLU and SPO are currently analyzing ways to allow moreflexibility for multifamily and commercial buildings to provideparking, whether or not the parking is required by the Land UseCode. This specific recommendation will be included in that



# Activity Priority Time Frame Cost Estimate Implementor City Commentanalysis. The Executive will present their analysis andrecommendations to Council by the end of 1999.

HS2.6

Increase the allowable distances betweenshared parking locations. The land use codeallows two structures (in commercial zones) toshare parking if they are within a certain distanceof each other. The neighborhood is asking forthat distance to be increased.

M 2-6 SPO, DCLU,OH

DCLU and SPO are currently analyzing ways to allow moreflexibility for multifamily and commercial buildings to provideparking, whether or not the parking is required by the Land UseCode. This specific recommendation is included in that analysis.The Executive will present their analysis and recommendationsto Council by the end of 1999.

HS2.7

Establish parking ratio requirements that areappropriate for Pike/Pine.

M 2-6 SPO, DCLU,OH

Working with the neighborhood, DCLU will analyze anddetermine whether to recommend to the City Council codeamendment changes to the Pike/Pine Overlay District andprepare any supporting documentation/process that is needed, inthe first half of 1999. These recommendations will be presentedto Council by the end of the third quarter of 1999. This specificproposal will be included in the scope of code amendmentsexamined.

HS2.8

Allow reduced parking for low-income housingwhere the developer can show lower parkingdemand by the proposed tenants.

M 2-6 SPO, DCLU,OH

As part of the work to implement the Transportation StrategicPlan, the Executive has begun developing the scope for a studythat will look at the parking demand associated with a range ofresidential and nonresidential uses. Results from this study willbe used to examine the amount of parking required by the LandUse Code. The residential component of the study will examinethe parking demand of low income and market rate housing.

The Executive will report to Council in the second quarter 1999on the scope of the study. At this time, DCLU will discuss nextsteps and a timeline relative to any amendments to Land UseCode parking requirements. In addition, OH is reviewing theCity’s policies for rehabilitation of housing and will report itsfindings, analysis and recommendations to Council by June1999. This recommendation will be included in this analysis.



# Activity Priority Time Frame Cost Estimate Implementor City CommentHS2.9

Allow parking to be reduced in exchange for thedeveloper’s agreement to maintain a portion ofthe units at affordable rents.

M 2-6 SPO, DCLU,OH

This is tied to Activity HS 2.8. Part of the mechanism for allowinga reduced parking requirement would include a commitment asproposed here. In addition, OH is reviewing the City’s policies forrehabilitation of housing and will report its findings, analysis andrecommendations to Council by June 1999. Thisrecommendation will be included in this analysis.


B. SUSTAIN THE CHARACTER OF THE PIKE/PINE NEIGHBORHOOD THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OFURBAN DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS AND NEIGHBORHOOD-WIDE POLICY CHANGES

DescriptionSustain the character of the Pike/Pine neighborhood by development of DesignGuidelines and Design Review process to preserve ‘character’ buildings. Implementurban design improvements that enhance the pedestrian environment.

Integrated City ResponseThis City supports the goals of sustaining and enhancing the character of thePike/Pine neighborhood. Many of these activities are long-term activities which willrequire further analysis before they can be implemented. Among those issues is thecreation of a Conservation or Community Heritage district, a designation that the Citydoes not currently use. A number of issues will need to be addressed before aConservation District can be put in place. Activities related to Seattle CommunityCollege’s Major Institution Master Plan should be addressed through the on-goingmaster planning process. The City is currently looking at ways to implement GreenStreets and the results of that work will be an important part of implementing this KeyStrategy. Many of the transportation-related improvements in this Key Strategy can beaccomplished.Lead Department: DONParticipating Departments: DCLU, SEATRAN, SPO, OH, DPR, SAC

Activities Already Underway1. The Major Institution Master Planning process for Seattle Central Community

College is currently under way and is the correct forum for addressing issues

related to the College’s plan. The Pike Pine Neighborhood Plan and Matrix havebeen forwarded to Seattle Central Community College and to DON staff workingon the Master Planning process.

2. Pedestrian connections across Pike and Pine to Bobby Morris Play Field havebeen significantly enhanced through a partnership between Seattle City Light andSEATRAN.

3. Through a partnership between SEATRAN and Seattle City Light, curb bulbs arecurrently being constructed at Pike and Melrose and Pike and Bellevue.

Tasks to be Undertaken in 1999-20001. A curb bulb will be constructed at Pike/Melrose/Minor in design is complete, and

it will be constructed in 1999..2. Undergrounding of utilities will take place along Pike and Pine from Melrose to

Broadway starting in 1999.3. Identify those activities in this Key Strategy that are good candidates for next

steps for implementation considering priorities, possible funding sources anddepartmental staffing capabilities through the East Sector work program.

4. Identify next steps for continued implementation.

B. Sustain the Character of the Pike/Pine Neighborhood…

# Activity Priority Time Frame Cost Estimate Implementor City CommentUD1.0

Modify the Pike/Pine Overlay to include aCommunity Heritage District that wouldprovide preservation incentives and designreview for the rehabilitation and remodeling

H 2-6 SPO, DCLU,DON-Office ofUrbanConservation,

Conservation Districts will be submitted for inclusion on thePolicy Docket for discussion by City Council.The Executive will brief Council in April 1999 on thealternatives and options for addressing the community’s



# Activity Priority Time Frame Cost Estimate Implementor City Commentof existing structures. Pike-Pine

Neighborhoodgoals.Before a conservation district can be implemented thefollowing steps should be taken:• analysis of the current special review district program

and design review program to demonstrate how aconservation district would serve the neighborhood’sgoals better than the current design review programwith some additional design guidelines specific to thearea.

• discussion of what preservation incentives therecommendation is referring to, i.e., building codeexemptions, tax incentives, etc. At the present time,adopted historic preservation incentives require local,state or National Register designation to be eligible aswell as compliance with specific guidelines.

Neighborhood Matching Funds are an option for relateddesign, planning, development and implementation of thisactivity.

UD1.1

Appoint a special review board toimplement the Community Heritage Districtin the short term. The board should consistof members from established neighborhoodcommittees and volunteer organizationsincluding (1) member of the Arts Or-ganization, (1) member of the Merchants ofPike/Pine, (1) member of the Union Arts Co-op, (1) member of the Pike/Pine UrbanNeighborhood Coalition (P/PUNC), (1)Neighborhood Urban Planning Committee.The special review board should requestadditional members from established City ofSeattle Review Boards and Departmentsincluding: (1) member of the Capitol HillDesign Review Board, (1) staff memberfrom the Department of Neighborhoods and(1) member of the Landmarks Preservation

H 1-2 SPO, DCLU,Community,DON-Office ofUrbanConservation

Conservation Districts will be submitted for inclusion on thePolicy Docket for discussion by City Council.The Executive will brief Council in April 1999 on thealternatives and options for addressing the community’sgoals.

This type of review board should be established as a resultof a conservation district designation rather than before it.The establishment of such a review board could beextremely labor intensive (for community members and Citystaff) and would require the same amount of legislativeauthority that would be required for the establishment of aConservation District overlay. Authorization of aConservation District should include an allocation of staffingresources.



# Activity Priority Time Frame Cost Estimate Implementor City CommentBoard.

UD1.2

To reinforce the pedestrian scale,recommend that Seattle Central CommunityCollege apply for a contract rezone tochange campus’ zoning from MIO-105 toMIO-65 to make buildings more compatiblewith surrounding buildings

H 2-3 DCLU, SCCC This recommendation is best addressed as part of theMIMP process that is currently underway. The Executivewill forward this recommendation to Seattle CentralCommunity College and DON staff working on the masterplan for inclusion and consideration in that process.

UD1.3

Identify, reinforce, and improve majorpedestrian connections to adjacentneighborhoods that include:1. E Pike & E Pine Street to downtown.2. Broadway and E Pine Street to CapitolHill.3. First Hill Pedestrian Connections.

H ON-GOING(REFER TODESIGN ASIDENTIFIEDIN MASTERPLAN.)

SEATRAN The next step to implement these proposals is to identifyfunding and develop a preliminary engineering design.SEATRAN will have funding available to develop a fewpreliminary engineering designs. As City Light will beundergrounding utilities on Pike and Pine Streets fromMelrose to Broadway beginning in early 1999, SEATRANsuggests that completing the preliminary engineering forthese corridors be identified as a high priority activity.

Designate key pedestrian linkages as Green Streets:

UD1.4

Designate alley areas and streets as GreenStreets Type II, and implement streetscapeimprovements. Streets to evaluate for thisdesignation include: Broadway Court fromUnion Street to Madison Street, CrawfordCourt from Union Street to Olive Street,Minor Avenue from Pike to Pine Streets,and Seneca Court from Broadway Court toMadison Street.

M 2-6 SEATRAN,DCLU

Green Streets: This issue has been placed on the PolicyDocket. The Executive will review its policies on GreenStreets and Key Pedestrian Streets in 1999. Once thispolicy analysis is completed, this recommendation will bereviewed again.

Before designating these as Green Streets in aneighborhood plan, additional information is needed todescribe the proposal: 1) a sketch and/or written descriptionof a proposed design, and 2) a description of how theproposed design will affect parking, access to adjacentproperty, and how much traffic the proposed design willdivert onto neighboring streets.

The designation of alleys was not contemplated in thecurrent set-up for Green Streets. An evaluation of theimplications of doing so will be conducted prior to makingany formal designation of a Green Street. Such anevaluation will be prioritized with other neighborhood plan



# Activity Priority Time Frame Cost Estimate Implementor City Commentimplementation projects.

UD1.5

Designate alley areas and streets as GreenStreets Type III, and implement streetscapeimprovements:Streets to evaluate for this designationinclude: Summit, Belmont, Boylston,Harvard, 10th, 11th, and 14th Avenues.The green street designations would extendto and beyond the borders of the Pike/Pineneighborhood.

M 2-6 SEATRAN,DCLU

Green Streets: This issue has been placed on the PolicyDocket. The Executive will review its policies on GreenStreets and Key Pedestrian Streets in 1999. Once thispolicy analysis is completed, this recommendation will bereviewed again.SEATRAN supports the designation of Summit, Belmontand Harvard as Green Streets. SEATRAN will also goforward with the 10th and 11th Avenues Green Streets.

The next step toward implementation requires moreanalysis, preliminary engineering, and property ownerapproval. The community can pursue this next step byeither designating these corridors as one of their top fivepriorities, by pursuing a Neighborhood Matching Fund grantthrough the Department of Neighborhoods, or by allocatingNeighborhood Plan Implementation funds.

More information is needed before 14th and Boylston canbe designated. See UD 1.4.

UD1.6

Designate street ends and alleys as GreenStreets Type IV, and implement streetscapeimprovements:Streets to evaluate for this designationinclude the Yale Avenue street end west ofMelrose Avenue.

M 2-6 SEATRAN,DCLU

Green Streets: This issue has been placed on the PolicyDocket. The Executive will review its policies on GreenStreets and Key Pedestrian Streets in 1999. Once thispolicy analysis is completed, this recommendation will bereviewed again. SEATRAN supports the designation of theYale Avenue Street End west of Melrose Avenue as aGreen Street.The next step toward implementation requires moreanalysis, preliminary engineering, and property ownerapproval. The community can pursue this next step byeither designating the corridor as one of its top fivepriorities, by pursuing a Neighborhood Matching Fund grantthrough the Department of Neighborhoods, or by allocatingNeighborhood Plan Implementation funds.

UD1.7

Enhance pedestrian access across EastPine between the core area and Bobby

H 2-6 SEATRAN, DPR In 1998, pedestrian connections to the Bobby MorrisPlayfield at Pike and Pine at 10th and 11th were



# Activity Priority Time Frame Cost Estimate Implementor City CommentMorris play fields and the proposed LincolnReservoir Park. (Green Street)

significantly enhanced by SCL and SEATRAN through theCity Light undergrounding project. DPR has recentlycompleted work at the Bobby Morris Playfield.Since the City has made the neighborhood’s recommendedimprovements, additional information is needed on whatadditional improvements are desired by the neighborhoodbefore the City is able to make additional improvements inthis area.The Executive does not support the designation of EastPine as a Green Street because it is an arterial. TheExecutive will designate East Pine Street betweenBroadway and Madison a Key Pedestrian Street . TheExecutive is currently exploring issues related to KeyPedestrian Streets and will include this designated KeyPedestrian Street in that analysis.

UD1.8

E. PIKE STREET FROM MINOR AVENUETO 15TH AVENUE : Re-stripe E. PikeStreet to one lane in each direction plus acenter, two-way left turn lane. (The streetnow has two eastbound lanes and onewestbound lane.)Install crosswalks and curb bulbs atMelrose, Belmont, Boylston and Harvard.Remove center, left-turn lane betweenintersections to allow a wider sidewalkthrough these sections.

H 1-2 SEATRAN,CITY LIGHT

Through a partnership with City Light, curb bulbs arecurrently being constructed at Melrose and Bellevue. Atwo-way left turn lane appears feasible from Broadway to15th. It may not be feasible to install a two-way left turn lanefrom Minor to Broadway based on expected future trafficvolumes. The Executive will work with the community toidentify appropriate alternatives As City Light will beundergrounding utilities on Pike and Pine Streets fromMelrose to Broadway beginning in early 1999, SEATRANsuggests that completing the preliminary engineering forthese corridors be identified as a high priority activity.Crosswalks: The City is currently reviewing its policies oncrosswalks and will report to the City Council TransportationCommittee on the results of the study and recommendpolicy changes in early 1999. This recommendation will bereviewed again by SEATRAN in 1999 in light of any policychanges made as a result of this recent study and policyanalysis.

UD1.9

Re-stripe Broadway from Pike Street southto at least Madison to be one lane in eachdirection with a center, left turn lane at

M 1-2 SEATRAN SEATRAN believes that this concept deserves furtherexploration. The proposed change may or may notcontribute to additional congestion as left turning motorists



# Activity Priority Time Frame Cost Estimate Implementor City Commentintersections. Parking on both sides of thestreet should be maintained. If space isavailable, include a southbound bike laneon Broadway between Pike Street andMadison Street to facilitate safer travel forbicyclists

and parking maneuvers may not obstruct through traffic.This proposal would require support from the communityand adjacent businesses. This idea has been controversialin the past. The next steps are to begin a traffic analysis.Funding for this analysis would need to be identified. Thisrecommendation should be prioritized by the neighborhoodwith other transportation recommendations in the Pike Pineneighborhood plan.

Enhance the Pedestrian Environment through the following recommendations:

UD2.0

Provide pedestrian-scale lighting. Currentlythere is too much ineffective lighting on Pike& Pine St. or light pollution created byundirected large ambient street lights. Alighting hierarchy is recommended forpedestrian lighting that highlights walkways,plazas, and parks.

H 2-6 SCL,SEATRAN, DPR

Lighting: This issue has been placed on the Policy Docket.The Executive shall review its policies on lighting streets,alleys, parks, etc. and provide the Council with a report,analysis and recommendations by June 1999. All policiesshould be in writing and should be shared with theneighborhood planning groups.

The neighborhood is encouraged to develop a “lightingplan” for the Pike/Pine Urban Center Village by working withSeattle City Light’s South Service Center. The plan shouldinclude the location and type of lighting fixtures that will bethe basis of project feasibility and cost estimates. BecausePike and Pine Streets are arterials, SEATRAN hasjurisdiction and should be involved. For lighting in parks,DPR should be involved.

UD2.1

Convention Center: Pedestrian scalelighting and artwork should extend from theConvention Center to the neighborhood

H 1-2 DCLU, SCL,SEATRAN

Mitigation required of the Convention Center is linked toimpacts identified during the City Council’s permitting andstreet vacation processes related to the Center’sexpansion. If mitigation is required for the items proposedhere, then this proposal may be implemented through thepermitting process. These recommendations will beforwarded to SEATRAN staff and Council’s TransportationCommittee. The Executive will review this matrix itemagain after the street vacation and permitting process forthe Convention Center expansion is complete.

UD Install kiosks, banners, and art that is M 1-3 SEATRAN, SAC, The Neighborhood Matching Fund can be a good source of



# Activity Priority Time Frame Cost Estimate Implementor City Comment2.2 reflective of the artists and character of the

neighborhood.NeighborhoodArts Group, DON

funding for programs like this. Individual projects requireadditional review and a street use permit. The City Councilhas established a Community Kiosk Task Force that willinvestigate several issues including funding, design andplacement standards.

UD2.3

Increase green-space on the north/southresidential streets west of Broadway.(SeeGreen Streets)

M 2-4 SEATRAN Recommendation is a goal or policy, it is not an activity forimplementation. This goal or policy may be appropriate forinclusion in the neighborhood plan or as part of theComprehensive Plan.This will be implemented through a number of otheractivities that are part of this Key Strategy (including UD1.4, UD 1.5, UD and 1.6,).

UD2.4

Install curb bulbs to reduce the distancepedestrians must cross neighborhoodstreets or arterials. Curb bulbs arerecommended for Pike Street/MinorAvenue, and Madison Street/11th Avenue.

H 1-2 SEATRAN Madison St. is a principal arterial and SEATRAN does notsupport reducing the capacity of principal arterials. Curbbulbs are feasible if a lane is not used for moving traffic andis not likely to be needed for left or right turns. The nextstep to implement these proposals to improve crossings atthe intersections of Pike and Minor and Madison Street at11th Avenue is to identify funding and develop a preliminaryengineering design. As part of the preliminary engineeringwork SEATRAN will explore other options if curb bulbs arenot feasible at these locations.

UD2.5

Modify major intersections to providepedestrian crosswalks on all legs of theintersection and to increase the sidewalkwidth and provide other pedestrianamenities. Intersections that should beevaluated include: Madison Street/UnionStreet/12th Avenue, Madison Street/13thAvenue, Madison Street /Pike Street/14thAvenue, Pine Street/15th Avenue, and PikeStreet/Melrose Avenue/Minor Avenue.

M 1-4 SEATRAN The curb bulb at Pike/Melrose/Minor will be constructed in1999, once City Light has installed their vaults and conduit.SEATRAN does not support construction of widenedsidewalks or other projects that would reduce the capacityof principal arterials such as Madison Street. The Executivewill work with the community to identify appropriatealternatives.Crosswalks: The City is currently reviewing its policies oncrosswalks and will report to the City Council TransportationCommittee on the results of the study and recommendpolicy changes in January 1999. This recommendation willbe reviewed again by SEATRAN in 1999 in light of anypolicy changes made as a result of this recent study and



# Activity Priority Time Frame Cost Estimate Implementor City Commentpolicy analysis.

UD2.6

Install better traffic control devices thatpromote pedestrian safe crossing at theintersections of Pike Street/BoylstonAvenue and Pine Street/Belmont Avenue.Evaluate locations where flashing yellowsignals have been installed (or areproposed to be installed) to determine ifthere are other measures that could beused instead of flashing signal.

H 1-2 SEATRAN .SEATRAN will evaluate the intersections of Pike/Boylstonand Pine/Belmont and determine what traffic controldevices need to be installed to promote pedestrian safecrossing. They will also evaluate intersections whereflashing yellow lights have been installed to determine ifadditional or alternative traffic control devices should beinstalled. Crosswalks: The City is currently reviewing itspolicies on crosswalks and will report to the City CouncilTransportation Committee on the results of the study andrecommend policy changes in January 1999. Thisrecommendation will be reviewed again by SEATRAN in1999 in light of any policy changes made as a result of thisrecent study and policy analysis.


C. STRENGTHEN THE WEST END ENTRY THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PIKE/PINE URBANDESIGN PLAN AND BOREN PARK MASTER PLAN

DescriptionStrengthen the recognition of East Pike and East Pine as entry points into a diverseneighborhood with unique opportunities for shopping, recreation and entertainment byenhancing the transitional connections between Pike/Pine and Downtown.

Integrated City ResponseThe Boren Park Master Plan provides an exciting foundation for improvements to theWest End of the Pike/Pine neighborhood. As with many major projects, funding will bea challenge. However, the City is committed to working with the Pike/Pineneighborhood to refine the Master Plan and seek funding for the proposedimprovements.Lead Department: DONParticipating Departments: DPR, SCL, SEATRAN

Activities Already Underway1. SEATRAN, working with SCL, installed curb bulbs at Melrose and Pine Street in

1998.

Tasks to be Undertaken in 1999-20001. SEATRAN, working with SCL, will install curb bulbs at the intersection of Melrose

at East Pike in 1999.2. The City will actively pursue funding opportunities presented in the new Federal

initiatives on urban sprawl and the preservation of open space.3. Identify those activities in this Key Strategy that are good candidates for next



C. Strengthen the West Entry…

# Activity Priority Time Frame Cost Estimate Implementor City CommentWE1.0

Reconstruct Boren Park to create a safe andattractive open space for residents andvisitors to the neighborhood (per MasterPlan) replacing the lost vista down PikeStreet.

H 2-6 DPR,WSCTC,WSDOT

Reconstructing the park is feasible with community input andproper funding. This property is owned by WSDOT and ismaintained by the Department of Parks and Recreation(DPR).Landscape restoration in this park is currently included as anunfunded project in the major maintenance plan. However,the project here is significantly larger.CHHIP has been discussing possible improvements with DPRand WSDOT. The Parks Department supports renovation ofthis park, and will work with the community and WSDOT torefine the plan and begin to implement the recommendationsas funding becomes available.


C. Strengthen the West Entry…

# Activity Priority Time Frame Cost Estimate Implementor City CommentWE1.1

Extend public street art installations from theWashington State Convention and TradeCenter (WSCTC) east on Pike Street toMinor Avenue.

H 1-2 WSCTC Implementation is dependent on the WSCTC. Theserecommendations will be forwarded to SEATRAN staff andCouncil’s Transportation Committee. The Executive willreview this matrix item again after the street vacation andpermitting process for the Convention Center expansion iscomplete.

WE1.2

Light the four columns in Pike/Boren Parkand improve park landscaping and furniture.

H 1-2 DPR, WSCTC The Parks Department is interested in working on this activitywith the community as funding becomes available.

WE1.3

Improve the intersections of Melrose Avenueat East Pike and East Pine by the installationof curb bulbs, pavement features, public artand landscaping.

H 1-2 Curb bulbsfunded,planned as partof utilityundergrounding

SEATRAN,SCL, DON

The curb bulbs at Melrose and Pine were installed in 1998.The curb bulbs at Pike and Melrose and widened sidewalk onMelrose will be installed in 1999, after City Light has finishedtheir undergrounding. The Neighborhood Matching Fund is agood source of funding for pavement features and public art.

WE1.4

Study and improve the intersections of PikeStreet/Boren Ave. and Pine Street/BorenAve. to facilitate pedestrian use & safety .Design of intersection through use ofmaterials should visually identify to themotorist that this is a major pedestriancrossing. Include a sidewalk on the northside of Pine.

H 1-3 SEATRAN,WSDOT

This concept is problematic due to the fact that this is a bridgestructure.

Crosswalks at these intersections will be remarked with themore visible “ladder-style” crosswalks as weather permits in1999.Other improvements will need preliminary engineering workbefore SEATRAN is able to comment.

WE1.5

Wheelchair and other special needpopulations should be addressed throughinstallation of wheelchair ramps. Adjustsignal timing to support walking.

H On-going SEATRAN In the first quarter of 1999, Seatran will work with theneighborhood to identify and prioritize locations wherewheelchair ramps are needed..SEATRAN will review the signal timing to provide adequatetiming to support walking at locations specified by thecommunity.

WE1.6

Enhance the visual and direct pedestrianconnection from downtown to theneighborhood on Pike Street and Pine Streetby the installation of public art, pavementfeatures, landscaping, special pedestrianlighting and intersection improvements tobetter accommodate pedestrians.

H 1-3 SEATRAN,SCL, WSCTC,MOPP, ArtsGroup

See UD 1.3.


D. STRENGTHEN THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORE EAST OF BROADWAY

DescriptionConsolidate the area bounded by Broadway, 12th Avenue East, East Pine Street andMadison as a cohesive core of mixed-use buildings and pedestrian friendly streets.

Integrated City ResponseThe City strongly supports the goals of this Key Strategy. Strengthening theneighborhood core east of Broadway into a cohesive pedestrian-orientedneighborhood supports Comprehensive Plan goals of developing pedestrian-friendlymixed-use neighborhoods. However, given the level of traffic on many of the arterialsin this area, additional study of the effects of these proposals on the transportationnetwork will need to be made before the changes will be implemented.Lead Department: SEATRANParticipating Departments: DON, DPR, SPU, Landmarks Board

Activities Already Underway1. The Sidewalks have been expanded on 10th and 11th between Pike and Pine, tree

pits are marked out and lighting has been added on 11th.2. The Lincoln Reservoir Park planning process is currently under way and a Park

Site Master Plan has been developed.

Tasks to be Undertaken in 1999-20001. Identify those activities in this Key Strategy that are good candidates for next



D. Strengthen the Neighborhood Core East of Broadway

# Activity Priority Time Frame CostEstimate

Implementor City Comment

CE1.0

Expand sidewalk width by four feet on 10th AvenueEast, 11th Avenue East and the south side of EastPike Street as part of Green Street development.

H 2-6 SEATRAN The sidewalks have recently been expanded on 10th

and 11th between Pike and Pine, tree pits are markedout and lighting has been added on 11th. Curb bulbswere also added to the south side of Pike. Thesidewalk was not widened in order to retain parking.

CE1.1

Revise traffic from two-way to one-way northboundon 10th Avenue East from East Union Street toEast Pine Street, and southbound on 11th AvenueEast from East Pine Street to Madison Street inclockwise (right turn) circulation.

H 2-6 SEATRAN This is contrary to recommended traffic calmingpractice, as traffic volumes and speeds increase onone way streets. SEATRAN will discuss theadvantages/disadvantages of the one-way streets withthe community before this concept is taken further.SEATRAN would be happy to come to any communitymeeting that they are invited to. The majority of theabutting property owners must also approve the one-way street couplet.

CE1.2

Provide diagonal parking on the revised one-wayavenues and on East Union Street, from Broadway

H 2-6 SEATRAN East Union is an arterial, and as such, there isgenerally too much traffic to allow diagonal parking.

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to 12th. SEATRAN will work with the community to identify ifspecific locations are appropriate.

CE1.3

Continue the installation of curb bulbs to include allintersections in the core area. Intersectionsneeding bulbs include Union at Broadway/10th/11th;Pike and Pine at Broadway.

H 2-6 SEATRAN Once funding is available, SEATRAN will reviewspecific curb bulb locations and complete the design.Generally, curb bulbs are acceptable if there is a fulltime parking lane and peak hour parking restrictionsdo not appear likely.

E. Union Street between E Madison Street and 13th Avenue E:

CE1.5

Close E Union Street between E. Madison Streetand 13th Avenue E. to through traffic and create apedestrian plaza.

M 2-6 SEATRAN,DPR

Additional studies will be required for SEATRAN tosupport this activity. The study would have to showthat the impact to freight mobility is negligible, thatimpact to the minor arterial (Union) and principalarterial (Madison) traffic would be minimal, and that100% of the adjacent property owners supported theproposal.

CE1.6

12th Avenue E at Madison: Propose to limit trafficto buses and one-way westbound traffic on Unionand direct eastbound Union Street traffic to travelone block further on Madison before turning on13th to head east.

SEATRAN,METRO,DON

See CE 1.5.The Department of Neighborhoods is contracting withSEATRAN to upgrade 12th Avenue from Marion toColumbia with widened sidewalks, bike lanes,improved landscaping, etc. by removing the two-wayleft turn lane. This is being funded with money fromthe sale of City-owned land in the general area. If theimprovements are successful, the community plans toextend the improvements along 12th in front of SeattleUniversity. The suggested changes at the intersectionof 12th and Madison should be coordinated with theongoing design of this overall development. Theserecommendations will be forwarded to DON andSEATRAN Staff working on the 12th Avenue Project.

CE1.7

Reroute existing traffic on eastbound E UnionStreet through the E Madison Street/13th AvenueE intersection. This will also require relocating theexisting eastbound trolley line from E Union Street

M SEATRAN,METRO

See CE 1.5.





to 13th Avenue.CE1.8

Reroute the small amount of westbound trafficthrough the E Madison Street / 13th Avenue Eintersection. The westbound trolley line would notneed to be relocated.

M SEATRAN,METRO

See CE 1.5.

CE1.9

E. Madison at 13th - A “Bowtie”: Along the MadisonCorridor where the diagonal street intersects withorthogonal street grid, traffic patterns can besimplified and open space can be created bycombining a small almost unbuildable triangle.

SEATRAN,DPR

See CE 1.5.

CE2.0

E. Union Street between 11th Avenue E and EMadison Street:1. Close street to general purpose through trafficbetween E Madison Street and 11th Avenue E.(Only westbound traffic is currently allowed;eastbound traffic is local access.)2. Maintain westbound bus traffic.3. Maintain local access traffic.4. Expand sidewalk areas and open space.

M 2-6 SEATRAN,METRO

See CE 1.5.

CE2.1

Lincoln Reservoir Park Plan (in the Capitol HillNeighborhood Plan): Support the importance ofthis major neighborhood park design and need tocomplete improvements of the Lincoln ReservoirPark Plan per the approved Master Plan.

H (Coordinatewithundergroundingof reservoir)

SPU, DPR,LandmarksBoard, DON

The SPU project budget for rebuilding the reservoirunderground includes funding for a public planningprocess, design consultation, publication of the ParkMaster Plan and construction of Phase I siteimprovements. At this time, DPR does not havefunding for the development of the park elementsbeyond what SPU will contribute as site restoration.The elements that remain unfunded include: children’splay area, water feature, and plaza. The elementsthat are partially unfunded include: entrances,pathways, landscaping and lighting. SPU is paying forthe design work on the water feature; all of the otherelements are not funded for design work. DPR doesfeel that there are elements in the plan that may beappropriate for funding through a bond or state grants.The maintenance of the park elements is expected to





be taken over by DPR upon completion. Additionalstaffing may be required for this maintenance.

The site and reservoir were nominated anddesignated a City of Seattle Landmark in 1998.Changes to any designated features will requirereview and approval of the Landmarks PreservationBoard.


II. Additional Activities For Implementation

The activities listed in this section are not directly associated with a Key Strategy. The City has, when possible, identified next steps for implementation of each of these activities.The response will specify 1) activities already under way 2) activities for which the City agrees to initiate next steps(will include a schedule for the work); 3) this activity will beconsidered as part of the Sector Work programs in the future as opportunities arise, 4) activities for which the community must take the lead (may be supported by Citydepartments or existing programs); 5) issues that will be on the policy docket (the docket will assign responsibility for consideration of the issue and provide a schedule forreporting back to Council); and 6) activities which the City will not support. As with the activities listed for each Key Strategy in Section I, these activities are intended to beimplemented over the span of many years.The Executive will coordinate efforts to sort through these activities. During this sorting process, the departments will work together to create Sector work programs that willprioritize these activities. This may include developing rough cost estimates for the activities within each activity, identifying potential funding sources and mechanisms;establishing priorities within each plan, as well as priorities among plans; and developing phased implementation and funding strategies. The City will involve neighborhoods in apublic process so that neighborhoods can help to establish citywide priorities. Activities identified in this section will be included in the City’s tracking database for monitoringneighborhood plan implementation.

# Activity Priority TimeFrame

CostEstimate

Implementor Executive Comment City Action

Urban Design and Transportation Improvements

LT -UDT1.0

Install pedestrian signal heads (walk/don’twalk) at every signalized intersection.

LongTerm

SEATRAN This is SEATRAN’s ongoingpractice when signals areupgraded.

Activity is already underway.

LT-UDT1.1

Streetscape Treatments: Surprises shouldbe incorporated into the sidewalk design (nota sanitized look) like artworks that reflectspast & present character of theneighborhood.

LongTerm

SEATRAN,DON

This needs to be looked atindividually and requires a streetuse permit.The Neighborhood Matching Fundis a good source of funding for thisactivity.

The community should takethe lead on this activity.

LT-UDT1.2

Arterial - 14th Avenue E. and 15th Avenue E:Revise the parking configuration on 14thAvenue E. to diagonal parking to slow traffic.

LongTerm

SEATRAN This activity has been identified asa long term priority by theneighborhood.This needs to be looked atindividually and then a petitionmust be circulated.

This activity will beconsidered as part of theSector Work programs in thefuture as opportunities arise.



CostEstimate


LT-UDT1.3

Intersection - 14th Avenue E. and E.Madison Street: Propose a major trafficrevision to end E. Pike Street and create a“bowtie” type plaza.

LongTerm

SEATRAN This activity has been identified asa long term priority by theneighborhood.The next step is to develop aconceptual design.


LT-UDT1.4

Triangle Park Expansion at 15th Avenue E.and E. Madison Street: The existingtriangular “half of the “bowtie” park at 15thAvenue E. and E. Madison Street isrecommended to be increased byincorporating the adjacent E. Pike Streetright-of-way.

LongTerm

SEATRAN This activity has been identified asa long term priority by theneighborhood.

. This activity will beconsidered as part of theSector Work programs in thefuture as opportunities arise.

LT-UDT1.5

E Pike Street between E Madison Street and15th Avenue E: Close street to enlarge theadjacent park and connect it to theneighborhood. Eastbound traffic would bediverted to other streets.

LongTerm

SEATRAN,DPR

This activity has been identified asa long term priority by theneighborhood.This can be done if there will belittle or no impact to traffic and100% of the affected propertyowners approve the concept(access for emergency and CityService vehicles will probably needto be maintained ). If traffic isdiverted, SEATRAN will require apetition from affected propertyowners. DPR will work with thecommunity to explore this idea ifthese conditions are met.

See response to LT-UDT1.4.

LT - UDT1.6

The Beginning of E Pine Street: Revise theparking configuration between 15th AvenueE and E Madison Street on E Pine Street toslow traffic and increase street parking forresidents. The new angled parking allows EMadison Street to be narrowed for angledparking and a prime location for a new

LongTerm

SEATRAN This activity has been identified asa long term priority by theneighborhood.The community should consider asan alternative design, parallelparking on both sides of the street.This should be the same amount

This activity will beconsidered as part of theSector Work programs in thefuture as opportunities arise



CostEstimate


corner park of landmark identity. of parking to the residents as angleon side. Parked cars wouldinsulate pedestrians from movingtraffic.

LT -UDT1.7

Create new open spaces by takingadvantage of the awkward angled streetrights-of-way.

LongTerm

SEATRAN This activity has been identified asa long term priority by theneighborhood.The next step is to beginpreliminary engineering as fundingbecomes available.


IMPROVE SIDEWALK SYSTEM AND PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIONS:

LT - UDT1.8

Create a sidewalk system across I-5 on bothsides of Pine Street.

LongTerm

SEATRAN,WSDOT

This activity has been identified asa long term priority by theneighborhood.See WE 1.4..

See Response to WE 1.4.

LT - UDT1.9

Improve the sidewalk at the off ramp of I-5and Olive Way area and install a sidewalk onthe south side of Olive Way over I-5.

LongTerm

SEATRAN This activity has been identified asa long term priority by theneighborhood.

. This activity will beconsidered as part of theSector Work programs in thefuture as opportunities arise

LT - UDT2.0

The streetscape features and materials ofthe major intersections should demonstratetheir uniqueness or “Hub” location. Certainintersections of major pedestrian importance(For example, the intersection at Melroseand E. Pike) could incorporate traditional redbrick to identify them as an entry point, aprime hub & adjacent to the Wintonia Apt.

LongTerm

SEATRAN This was identified as a long termactivity by the neighborhood.


LT - UDT2.1

Institute Meter Revenue Sharing withNeighborhood: Since extending the meterhours by four hours per day would increasemeter revenues by about 33%, one method

LongTerm

SEATRAN,ESD, SPD

This is a policy issue for Citydiscussion. It will be consideredfor the Policy Docket forconsideration by the City Council.

Meter Revenue Sharing hasbeen placed on the PolicyDocket. The Executive willanalyze the fiscal, legal and



CostEstimate


to fund the marketing and meter studies isfor the City of Seattle to share a portion ofthe meter revenues with a recognizedneighborhood association such as aBusiness Improvement Association or othergroup.

Raising meter hours will raiseenforcement costs.

equity issues related totargeting meter revenue toneighborhood specificprojects and will presenttheir analysis andrecommendations to Councilin June 2000.

LT - UDT2.2

Establish differential parking fines that areappropriate for various neighborhoods:Parking fines that are appropriate indowntown Seattle may be too high for otherneighborhoods. Fines that are too highdiscourage customers from visiting theneighborhood.

LongTerm

SEATRAN,ESD, SPD

This is a policy issue for Citydiscussion. It will be referred tothe Policy Docket for considerationby the City Council.

Differential Parking Fineshas been placed on thePolicy Docket. TheExecutive will analyze thefiscal and legal issuesrelated to establishingdifferent parking fines fordifferent neighborhoods andwill present their analysisand recommendations toCouncil in June 2000.

OTHER TRANSPORTATION RECOMMENDATIONS:

PT 1.0 Evaluate pedestrian crossing problems andmake improvements along the entirecorridors of key neighborhood streets andarterials. Corridors include Pike and PineStreets from I-5 to 15th Avenue E, 12thAvenue from Madison to Olive Streets,Melrose Avenue at the I-5 interchange, andBoren Avenue at it crossing of I-5.

M SeeUrbanDesignMasterPlan

SEATRANSCL, WSDOT

The next step is to beginpreliminary engineering work asfunding becomes available.SEATRAN suggests prioritizingPike and Pine from Melrose toBroadway because of the CityLight undergrounding project.Improvements will also be madeby DOT at Melrose and I-5.

Crosswalks: The City iscurrently reviewing itspolicies on crosswalks andwill report to the City CouncilTransportation Committeeon the results of the studyand recommend policychanges in early 1999. Thisrecommendation will bereviewed again bySEATRAN in 1999 in light ofany policy changes made asa result of this recent studyand policy analysis.

PT 1.1 Consider traffic calming treatments to slowtraffic and reduce through traffic on the

M SEATRAN This seems to be contrary to theprevious activity requesting one-

SEATRAN will work withthe community to clarify what



CostEstimate


following streets: 10th and 11th Avenuesbetween Union and Pine Streets, MinorAvenue between Pike and Pine Streets,Crawford Court, Seneca Court, andBroadway Court.

way couplets. See response to CE1.1. SEATRAN may be able tohelp the community develop ideasif they understand what the goalsand issues are that the communitywants to address.

they would like toaccomplish, what the optionsare and identify what thenext steps are.

PT 1.2 Install traffic circles at the intersections ofneighborhood streets when requested by theneighborhood when helpful in calming traffic.

L 2-6 SEATRAN SEATRAN supports thisrecommendation.

The community must takethe lead in identifying theselocations.

PT 1.3 Work with SPU, DPR, and SEATRAN, andadjoining property owners on Nagle Placebetween Denny Way and Pine Street tomake Nagle Place a local and emergencyaccess only street from Olive to Denny Way.Install traffic calming devices, landscapeimprovements, and signage to promote thelimited access use of the street.

M 2-6 SEATRAN ,DPR, SPU,Groundswell,Capitol HillNeighborhoodPlanningCommittee

The SPU project budget forrebuilding the Lincoln Reservoirunderground includes funding forpedestrian improvements to NaglePlace. Design details will befinalized as project planningproceeds.

The City will initiate the nextsteps for implementing thisaction and include thecommunity as projectplanning and designproceeds.

PT 1.4 Monitor traffic speeds on arterials and makechanges to the signal timing along corridorsto reduce vehicular speeds, if necessary.

M 2-6 SEATRAN SEATRAN can not support thisactivity. SEATRAN times thetraffic signals to progress traffic forthe direction with the heaviestvolume, at or below the postedspeed limit. It would be verydifficult, if at all possible, to time asignal system so that it could beguaranteed that vehicles could nottravel above the speed limit andmake it through some signalswithin a system.Making changes to the signalsystem to reduce speeds in bothdirections would lead to veryfrustrated drivers, and increaseddelay to all vehicles, includingtransit and local traffic. This canresult in an increase in violations of

The City will not implementthis activity.



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traffic control devices, increasedcollisions, and diversion of traffic toneighborhood streets.

PT 1.5 Conduct regular traffic speed tests toevaluate traffic signalization changes, trafficcontrol devices, or other measures to reducespeeds.

M 2-6 SEATRAN SEATRAN will look at specificlocations where concerns areexpressed.

The neighborhood shouldtake the next steps byidentifying locations forspeed tests.

PT 1.6 Request the Police to conduct more regularenforcement activities to discouragespeeding.

H ON-GOING

SPD The Seattle Police Departmentdoes the best job that it can withexisting staff assigned to theTraffic Unit. Increasedenforcement on an ongoing basisin the Pike/Pine area can only beaccomplished in two ways: 1) byreducing traffic enforcement effortsin other areas; or 2) by increasingthe number of Traffic officersauthorized in the budget. At thispoint in time, there are no plans toincrease the number of Trafficofficers.


PT 1.7 Establish neighborhood adopt-a-streetprograms. Pike has been adopted bySAFECO Insurance.

M On-going SEATRAN,MOPP

The City supports this concept.The neighborhood is invited to jointhe Adopt-a-Street program.

SEATRAN will forwardinformation on the Adopt-a-Street program to theneighborhood.

PEDESTRIANS: Up-grade crossings to improve pedestrian safety

PT 1.8 Change timing of signals to enable morecrossing time for pedestrians at anyintersection that serves elderly, children, orpeople with disabilities. Intersections thatare in current need of timing change include,but are not limited to, Boren Avenue/PineStreet and Madison Street/14th Avenue.

H 1-2 SEATRAN SEATRAN will review the timingand make adjustments as requiredin the first quarter of 1999.

SEATRAN will pursue thenext steps for this project inthe first quarter of 1999.

PT 1.9 Remove or de-activate existing push buttonsat signalized intersections, and include

H 1-2 SEATRAN SEATRAN has put Broadway andPike St., Broadway and Pine St.

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pedestrian phases with every cycle. Thisincludes but is not limited to the trafficsignals at : Broadway/Pike Street,Broadway/Pine Street and 11th Avenue/PineStreet. Do not allow additional pedestrian-actuated signals to be installed.

and 11th Ave. and Pine St. inpedestrian recall in October andwill study the effects in order tosee if this should be madepermanent. Although there are nonew traffic signal locations plannedat this time, SEATRAN will reviewany new traffic signal installationswith fixed time operation in mind.

SEATRAN is testing itsrecently modified policy onpedestrian push buttons andwill report to the Council’sTransportation Committee byJune 1999 on the results ofthis study. Theseintersections should beincluded in that analysis andreport.

PT 2.0 Repair and improve existing sidewalks. Thisincludes all of the sidewalks along PineStreet that have been damaged by treeplantings, sidewalks on the north side of PineStreet between 11th and 12th Avenues, onthe west side of Harvard Avenue, and onBoylston Avenue at Pine St.

H 1-2 Responsibilityof AdjacentPropertyOwner,SEATRAN

SEATRAN has limited funds forsidewalk rehabilitation. Thelocations along Pine have beenreviewed and can not be prioritizedover locations with more severeproblems. SEATRAN will reviewthe other locations for asphaltrepair.Improvements to sidewalks aregenerally the responsibility of theadjacent property owner.

SEATRAN will take the nextsteps and install asphaltshims where appropriate.

PT 2.1 Stripe or re-stripe crosswalks on all legs ofsignalized intersections. Highest priorityintersections are 13th Avenue/Union Street,and Pike Street from Bellevue Avenue to14th Avenue.

M 1-2 SEATRAN SEATRAN will remark all existingcrosswalks with “ladder-style”crosswalks as weather permits in1999. A traffic operations analysiswill be required if a particularcrossing is restricted at asignalized intersection.

In 1999, SEATRAN willremark all existingcrosswalks with “ladder-style” crosswalks as weatherpermits in 1999. A trafficoperations analysis will berequired if a particularcrossing is restricted at asignalized intersection.

PT 2.2 Identify solutions for sidewalks that limit orprevent wheelchair access due to utilitypoles, dumpsters, newspaper stands,oversized outdoor sitting areas. Conduct astudy of difficult street crossings forwheelchairs and other special needs

H 1-2 SEATRAN,SCL, SPU

SEATRAN supports thisrecommendation. Specificlocations should be reported toSEATRAN’s Street Use division.

SEATRAN’s Street UseInspectors will work with thecommunity to investigate anyspecific complaints related tolarge dumpsters onsidewalks in retail areas.



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populationsPT 2.3 Remove large dumpsters from sidewalks in

retail areas and enforce the city sidewalkobstruction/street-use laws.

M ON-GOING

SPU The Washington Utilities andTransportation Commission is incharge of commercial wastehaulers. The neighborhood shouldwork with the commercial haulersdirectly in order to get thesedumpsters moved. Alternativelocations would need to beidentified.The City is currently negotiatingwith the WUTC to gainmanagement oversight of thecommercial haulers. If SPU gainsthat oversight capability, theywould look at the dumpsters.

SEATRAN’s Street UseInspectors will work with thecommunity to investigate anyspecific complaints related tolarge dumpsters onsidewalks in retail areas.

BICYCLE

PT 2.4 Expand bicycle facilities along neighborhoodand arterial streets to encourage the safeand efficient travel of bicycles for commuting,non-work trips, and recreational trips.

The City supports this generalgoal. See PT 2.5 through PT 2.9,below, for specific comments.

PT 2.5 Maintain bicycle lane on Pine Street as theprimary bicycle route to downtown Seattle.Install bike route signs along this street topromote this lane. Provide signs along bothsides of 12th Avenue and along the followingadjoining streets to connect bicyclists to theI-90 trail system on the south and theUniversity District on the north. Additionalsigns would be needed in the central andsouth Seattle areas to designate the bestbicycle route to link 12th Avenue with the I-90 trail system. Also, a sign indicating link toMelrose Trail to University District, along I-5.

H 1-2 SEATRAN SEATRAN’s practice is to installthe minimum number of BikeRoute signs necessary to directbicyclists to established bikeroutes. SEATRAN will review theproposed locations to determine ifsigns are appropriate for theselocations.

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PT 2.6 Work with DCLU, SEATRAN, anddevelopers to ensure that all major newdevelopments are designed to encouragepedestrian and bicycle access.

M On-going DCLU Application of the developmentstandards and Design Guidelinesapplicable to the Pike/PineNeighborhood will implement thisproposal.


PT 2.7 Make spot improvements to address streetbarriers such as potholes and drain grates.

H On-going SEATRAN,SPU

SEATRAN makes theseimprovements on an ongoing basisas funding allows.


PT 2.8 Continue to promote the SeattleTransportation’s free bicycle rack programand encourage merchants to support theinstallation of racks. Places where additionalracks are needed include but are not limitedto SCCC, all supermarkets, and all parkingstructures.

H On-going SEATRAN,MOPP

SEATRAN will install bike racks ifrequested by property owners andif the space is adequate on thepublic-right-of way.

Activity is already underway.SEATRAN will provideinformation on the bicyclerack program to the propertyowners at the locationsidentified by theneighborhood.

PT 2.9 Ensure that new and existing traffic signalsare sensitive to bicycles.

M SEATRAN This is SEATRAN’s currentpractice.


TRANSIT

PT 3.0 Install a left-turn signal on Pine Street atBroadway.

H 1-2 SEATRAN,METRO

SEATRAN is studying this locationfor left-turn phasing.

SEATRAN will initiate thenext steps in implementingthis recommendation.

PT 3.1 Install additional passing wires on Routes7,9, and 43.

H 1-2 METRO, DON,SPO,SEATRAN

Metro will need to implement thisrecommendation.

The Exec. will forward thisand related transit requeststo King County Metro on thecommunity’s behalf. TheStrategic Planning Office,SEATRAN and theDepartment ofNeighborhoods shall reviewthe transit service requestsand transit stopimprovements identified inthe neighborhood plans andintegrate those requestedimprovements into the work



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being done under StrategyT4 “Establish and ImplementTransit Service Priorities” inthe City’s TransportationStrategic Plan. The Exec.will report to the City CouncilTransportation Comm. on itsprogress on Strategy T4 aspart of its ongoing reportingrequirements on theTransportation StrategicPlan and to theNeighborhoods, GrowthPlanning and CivicEngagement Committee.

PT 3.2 Explore express bus options on a few keyroutes such as Routes 7 & 43.

M 1-2 METRO, DON,SPO,SEATRAN


See response to PT 3.1

PT 3.3 Improve the safety and comfort of transitstops by adding or improving bus shelters.Priority locations include the corner of PikeStreet and Boren Avenue, plus most stopsalong Pine Street.

M 2-6 METRO, DON,SPO,SEATRAN


See response to PT 3.1

PT 3.4 Encourage transit shelter design thatmatches the surrounding architecture of thearea.

M METRO, DON,SPO,SEATRAN


See response to PT 3.1.

PT 3.5 Install quality pedestrian lighting at all transitstops.




PT 3.6 Increase the maintenance program for transitshelters

H METRO, DON,SPO,SEATRAN



PT 3.7 Improve bus service information by providingvisual maps at all transit stops.

M METRO, DON,SPO,

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SEATRAN

PT 3.8 Support continued research and the potentialapplication of technology that enables real-time bus information at bus stops.




PT 3.9 Work with METRO to add low-floor buses toit’s fleet.




PT 4.0 Continue to support and market the bikes onbuses program.

H METRO, DON,SPO,SEATRAN



LTTRAN2.3

Support transit priority at all signalizedintersections in the area.

METRO, DON,SPO,SEATRAN

Metro funds transit prioritizationprojects across the city.


LTTRAN2.4

Work with surrounding neighborhoods andKing County/METRO to explore a QueenAnne to Denny Way to Capitol Hill to FirstHill to Jackson Street to Pioneer Square tothe Ferry Terminal “ring” of service.

METRO, DON,SPO,SEATRAN



METRO TRANSIT ROUTES:

PT 4.1 Increase frequency of bus service alongBroadway on Route 9.

H 1-2 METRO, DON,SPO,SEATRAN,OIR



PT 4.2 Consider a new north-south service toconnect Pike-Pine/Capitol Hill to the CentralArea along 12th Avenue.




PT 4.3 Expand the frequency of service alongDenny Way on Route 8.






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PT 4.4 Explore a circulator/LINC-type service oneast-west streets such as Aloha, John, andPike Streets.

M 2-6 METRO, DON,SPO,SEATRAN,OIR



PT 4.5 Partnership with Capitol Hill throughBroadway BIA and/or Chamber ofCommerce and proposed Arts Coalition toown and operate own shuttle. Expand use ofvehicle to other community events andhuman resource businesses. Include localmerchant advertising on shuttle. Explorepossible vehicle donation from localdealerships. This may be mitigation forConvention Center Expansion Construction.

M 2-6 Mitigation required of theConvention Center is linked toimpacts identified during the CityCouncil’s permitting and streetvacation processes related to theCenter’s expansion. If mitigation isrequired for the item proposedhere, then this proposal may beimplemented through thepermitting process.

Community should take thenext steps to implement thisactivity. Thisrecommendation may beconsidered as part of theConvention Centerpermitting process if specificimpacts to be mitigated areidentified.

PT 4.6 Improve cross-town service and serviceconnections outside of downtown.

M 2-6 METRO, DON,SPO,SEATRAN OIR



PT 4.7 Extend the ride-free zone up to Broadway. M 2-5 METRO, DON,SPO,SEATRAN



Sound Transit - EXPAND TRANSIT OPTIONS:

PT 4.8a Support the preferred alignment of theSound Transit light rail system that includesa tunnel connecting First Hill, Capitol Hill,and the University District with one of thestations located near Pine Street: andBroadway. One entrance to the light railstation should be at Pine & Broadway.

H Sound Transit,SPO,Community

Sound Transit will need toimplement this recommendation.The City has consistentlysupported the Capitol Hill tunnelroute with at least one station toserve Capitol Hill.

This recommendation will beforwarded to Sound Transit.

PT 4.8b The station should be designed to servewalkers, bicyclists, and bus riders, anddiscourage access by passenger vehicle.

H Sound Transit,SPO

Sound Transit will need toimplement this recommendation.The City has consistently taken theposition that access improvementswill be a key component of each




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light rail station. There is no parkand ride facility planned for CapitolHill.

PT 4.9 The station should minimize the amount ofabove-ground space needed for a stationentrance, and should be constructed withoutusing cut-and-cover methods.

H Sound Transit,SPO, DCLU,SEATRAN

Sound Transit will need toimplement this recommendation.


PT 5.0 The Sound Transit should work closely withthe MOPP & Broadway BIA to ensure itsinvolvement in the Sound Transit planningefforts.

H BIA, , MOPP Sound Transit will need toimplement this recommendation.


PT 5.1 The Sound Transit should take measures tominimize any disruption to businesses duringconstruction and compensate for thedisruption when unavoidable.

H Sound Transit Sound Transit will need toimplement this recommendation.


PT 5.2 The streetscape for area adjoining a stationentrance should be designed to promotevibrant businesses and/or active pedestrianmovement in the area.

H Sound Transit,SPO

This proposal will be considered aspart of Station Area Planning.

Station Area Planning willtake the next steps toimplement thisrecommendation.

PT 5.3 Existing local businesses should beencouraged to become station amenities(e.g., food and other services).

H Sound Transit,BIA, Chamber,SPO

More information is needed beforethis recommendation can beimplemented. Is the communitytalking about services within thetransit station or in the area aroundthe station?

If the neighborhood is talkingabout services within theStation, thisrecommendation will beforwarded to Sound Transit.If this recommendationrefers to areas around thestation, this proposal will beconsidered as part of StationArea Planning. TheExecutive will work with theneighborhood to clarify thisrecommendation and theCity’s response.

PT 5.4 Park and ride facilities should not beprovided near the SOUND TRANSIT Station

H Sound Transit,DCLU, SPO

This proposal can be consideredas part of the scope of station areaplanning. This is consistent with

Station Area Planning willtake the next steps toimplement this



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the Transportation Strategic Plan.The City has consistently taken theposition that access improvementswill be a key component of eachlight rail station. There is no parkand ride facility planned for CapitolHill.

recommendation.

FREIGHT MOBILITY AND ACCESS:

PT 5.5 Retain alleys for freight deliveries andgarbage pick-up. Keep alleys clear ofobstacles that would prohibit truck access.

H SEATRAN SEATRAN supports thisrecommendation. However, itappears to conflict withrecommendation UD 1.4, whichcalls for Green Streets in somealleys.

The Executive will work withthe community to clarify howthe community wants alleysto be used as the next stepto implement thisrecommendation.

PARKING RECOMMENDATIONS: On and Off-Street Parking and Encourage Use of Non-Automobile Modes of Transportation

On-Street Parking Recommendations

PK 1.0 Increase on-street parking capacity withangle parking on north-south streets.

M 2-6 SEATRAN See PK 1.1. See PK 1.1.

PK 1.1 Add on-street parking spaces wherepossible. Sections of Bellevue, Summit,Belmont and Harvard Avenues are 42 feetwide. This width would allow angle parkingon one side of the street and parallel parkingon the other side of the street. There are alsomany streets where parking is restricted onone side of the street to allow a wider drivinglane. Some of the low volume streets couldhave parking on both sides of the street ifthey are at least 25 feet wide. This wouldretain one lane for through traffic, althoughvehicles approaching from opposite ends ofthe street may need to yield.

H 1-2 SEATRAN SEATRAN supports this concept.The restrictions will be changed ona block-by-block basis onceSEATRAN reviews the street inquestion and receives a petitionsigned by 60% of the abuttingproperty residents.

This is a community-basedactivity. The community canreceive petitions fromSEATRAN.



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PK 1.2 Support Bus Zone Consolidations: KingCounty/Metro is considering consolidatingtransit stops to improve transit speeds. Busstop consolidation would free-up curb spacefor parking.

H 1-2 METRO,SEATRAN,OIR

SEATRAN supports this concept. See response to PT 3.1.

PK 1.3 Reduce time limits for signed on-streetparking within one-half block of commercialareas. Many of the streets have unrestricted(unsigned/unmetered) parking. Most of thisunrestricted parking is located on the north-south streets west of Broadway and on 11thand 10th Avenues south of Pike Street.Installing 2-hour parking limit signs between9:00 am to 6:00 pm or installing meterswould increase turnover.

H 1-2 SEATRAN SEATRAN supports this concept.The restrictions will be changed ona block-by-block basis onceSEATRAN reviews the street inquestion and receives a petitionsigned by 60% of the abuttingproperty residents.

The community can receivepetitions from SEATRAN.

PK 1.4 Add new parking meters: As additionalhigher-intensity commercial uses aredeveloped in the area east of 10th AvenueE., parking meters should be considered.

M 1-2 SEATRAN SEATRAN can install meters inlocations that are adjacent toexisting meters if they receive apetition. If the area is not adjacentto an area with existing meters,installation is more problematic.

The community can receivepetitions from SEATRAN.

PK 1.5 Institute Residential Parking Zone (RPZ) onstreet west of Harvard Avenue. To preventdowntown commuters from parking, it isrecommended that a 2-hour RPZ for many ofthe streets in the western section beimplemented.

H 1-2 SEATRAN The next step is for a communityrepresentative to contactSEATRAN to discuss the exactlocation of the proposed RPZ. Anexpansion of an existing RPZrequires only a petition fromSEATRAN. A new RPZ requiresan evaluation by SEATRAN beforea petition is circulated. Therestrictions will be changed onceSEATRAN receives a petitionsigned by 60% of the abuttingresidents. An RPZ can not beplaced in front of a business, butcan be placed in front of

The Executive will work withthe community identify thenext steps and other optionsto accomplish thisrecommendation.



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residential-only structures.PK 1.6 Extend meter operating hours to 9:00 pm.

Extending the meter hours (and enforcingthe extended hours) would increase meterturnover between 6:00 and 9:00 pm.

L 2-6 SEATRAN,FINANCE

See LT-UDT 2.1.This is a Citywide issue and raisesmany issues.. As manyneighborhood plans arerecommending some type ofchange to meters, it is likely thatthe City will appoint a group toreview this policy recommendation.

Extended Meter Hours willbe placed on the PolicyDocket. The Executive willanalyze the fiscal, safety andpublic involvement impactsof extending meter hoursthrough the evening and willpresent their analysis andrecommendations to Councilin June 2000.

PK 1.7 Increase enforcement. H ON-GOING

SPD SPD does the best job that it canwith existing resources assigned tothe Parking Enforcement Unit.Increased parking enforcement onan ongoing basis in the Pike/Pinearea can only be accomplished intwo ways: 1) by reducing parkingenforcement efforts in other areas;or 2) by increasing the number ofParking Enforcement Officersauthorized in the budget. At thispoint in time there are no plans toincrease the number of ParkingEnforcement Officers.


PK 1.8 Consolidate and/or relocate loading zones tomaximize the more efficient use of on-streetparking.

H 3-5 SEATRAN SEATRAN can change loadingzones at the request of theabutting property owner.

The Community must takethe next steps to implementthis recommendation.

PK 1.9 Prepare information packet regarding variouson-street parking options. The City of Seattlecurrent policy is to obtain approval ofproperty owners and /or tenants along astreet frontage before changes to parkingalong the street are implemented.SEATRAN could create an informationpacket regarding the types of changes that

M 1-3 SEATRAN SEATRAN has developed a twopage information sheet on parking.An information sheet has beenforwarded to P/PUNC.

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are possible and the impact on the overallparking availability.

PK 2.0 Develop informational materials and petitionform to conduct outreach to owners/tenantsregarding changes in on-street parking.Changes would include consolidation ofloading/restricted-parking zones and addingangle parking in accordance with Pike/PineParking Study.

M 2-6 SEATRAN,Pike/PineCommunity

SEATRAN has developed a twopage information sheet on parkingand has petitions available.However, the community shouldtake the lead on outreach toproperty owners and tenants onproposed parking changes.

Some of the activity hasalready been accomplished.The Community must takethe next steps to implementthis recommendation.

Off-Street Parking Recommendations

PK 2.1 Reduce parking rates for short-term parking.Current rate structures for short-term off-street parking lots are not competitive withon-street parking meters. Changing the ratestructure to encourage short-term parkingmay increase utilization of the off-streetparking lots and increase parking turnover.

M 1-2 PRIVATE The City currently has nomechanism in place to regulate orencourage specific pricingstructures in privately ownedparking lots.

OED will contact theplanning committee by theend of the second quarter of1999 and help them developways to articulate andcommunicate theneighborhood’s parkinggoals to private owners.

PK 2.2 Improve signage to off-street lots. Work withcommunity to identify locations for additionalsignage and coordinate with Arts Committee.

M 2-6 PRIVATEPROPERTYOWNERS,MOPP,CHAMBER

Recommendation is a community-based activity.

The community should takethe next steps to initiate thisrecommendation.

PK 2.3 Provide valet parking. L 3-8 MOPP Recommendation is a community-based activity.

The community should takethe next steps to initiate thisrecommendation.

PK 2.4 Validate parking and tokens for off-streetparking lots. A neighborhood-wide validationprogram could be established using existingoff-street parking lots similar to the “EasyStreets” program in downtown Seattle.

M 2-6 MOPP Recommendation is a community-based activity.

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accessing that information.PK 2.5 Expand the Seattle Central Community

College (SCCC) parking garage.H 2-3 SCCC, DCLU,

DONThis is currently proposed by theCollege as part of the MajorInstitution Master Plan, and will beconsidered as part of that process.Community participation in theongoing process for SCCC will beintegral to achieving thecommunity’s goals.

Activity will be considered aspart of the MIMP process.The Executive will forwardthis recommendation toSeattle Central CommunityCollege and DON staffworking on the master planfor inclusion andconsideration in this process.

PK 2.6 Promote public use of SCCC parking garageduring school’s off-peak hours. SCCC sellspublic parking during off-peak hours andsells residential parking passes for overnight.

H 1-2 SCCC, DCLU,DON

Seattle Central CommunityCollege is currently in the processof developing a new MajorInstitution Master Plan. Thisrecommendation should beconsidered as part of that process.Community participation in theongoing process for SCCC will beintegral to achieving thecommunity’s goals.

Activity will be considered aspart of the MIMP process.The Executive will forwardthis recommendation toSeattle Central CommunityCollege and DON staffworking on the master planfor inclusion andconsideration in this process.

PK 2.7 Encourage replacement of public parkingspaces when surface parking lots areredeveloped. Development or financialincentives may be needed in areas wherethe revenue from this public parking wouldnot cover the cost of constructing it.

M ON-GOING

DCLU-DesignReview, MOPP

Encouragement can be providedwhen consistent with City policy topromote transit use over SingleOccupant Vehicle (SOV) use. Thisproposal can be implemented atvarious points of contact during thepermit review process, includingan important role to be played bythe community during commentperiods, public meetings andhearings.

Activity can beaccommodated as part ofthe existing permit anddesign review processes.

PK 2.8 Share available parking in private parkingfacilities. Parking capacity may be availablein private businesses or residential parkinglots during certain hours of the day.

L 2-6 MOPP, DCLU The Land Use Code currentlypermits shared parking in manyinstances where capacity exists.The Merchants of Pike Pine canplay an important role in identifying

See Response to PK 2.1.



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locations where capacity existsand matching those lots withpotential users.

PK 2.9 Work with area parking lot managers tobetter advertise existing lots and developpromotional opportunities (e.g. tokens)associated with local events.

M 2-4 MOPP,Chamber,Office ofEconomicDevelopment(OED)

The Neighborhood BusinessCouncil (NBC), through its contractwith OED, can assist the Pike-Pineneighborhood with parking options.In addition, the group shouldcontact the Downtown SeattleAssociation and the InternationalDistrict BIA which have effectiveof parking validation programs.

See Response to PK 2.1.

PK 3.0 Obtain funding to assist in theimplementation of “On and Off-Street”Parking Recommendations of the Pike/PineParking Study.

H 1-2 SEATRANOED, MOPP

Except for increased enforcementand longer meter hours (see PK1.6 and PK 1.7, page 32), many ofthe on-street recommendations donot need new funding.The Neighborhood Matching Fundmay be a good source of fundingfor off-street recommendations.

Some of the activity can beaccommodated throughexisting funding sources.SEATRAN has funding forpreliminary analysis of on-street parking changes; thedevelopment of petitions tosurvey residents andbusinesses andimplementation of thosechanges, i.e. installing newsigns, or parking meters.Funding must still beidentified for surveyingresidents and businesses,expanding the parking meterhours and increasing parkingenforcement.Off-street parking changesare generally communitybased activities. TheNeighborhood MatchingFund may be appropriate forsome of those activities.



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Options to Encourage Non-Automobile Modes of Transportation

PK 3.1 Implement “Car Sharing” program that arecooperatives through which members haveaccess to jointly-owned vehicles.

M 1-3(PILOT)

METROSEATRAN,SPO

The City and Metro intend toimplement a pilot car sharingprogram starting in early 1999.The current expectation is for theprogram to include the Pike/Pineneighborhood.

This activity is already underway. SEATRAN and SPOare active participants in thecar sharing project team.The City is responsible forproviding parking for carshare vehicles, promotingcar sharing as part of theCity’s neighborhoodoutreach efforts andintegrating car sharing intothe City’s developmentprocess.

PK 3.2 Improve access to rental cars. Residentshave stated they would live without a car ifrenting a car was more convenient (rentalcar agency located in the neighborhood).

M 2-6 METROSEATRAN,SPO, MOPP,BIA

The Car Sharing program mayinclude discounts with a car rentalagency for car sharing members.

Recommendation is acommunity based activity.

ARTS AND CULTURE

ART 1.0 Establish a permanent Arts Organization topromote arts activities and facilities.

H ON-GOING

CommunityArts Group,SAC , DON

The Seattle Arts Commission canprovide some technical assistanceto neighborhood arts councils.The Neighborhood Matching Fundmay be a good source of fundingfor this activity.

The community should takethe next steps to implementthis recommendation.

ART 1.1 Collaborate with businesses and institutionsto provide more art and arts awareness.

M 1-2 MOPP, BIA,SAC

The Public Art Program is currentlyinvolved with Groundswell offBroadway and Seattle PublicUtilities on the Master Plan anddesign of a water feature for theLincoln Reservoir Park.


ART 1.2 Advocate the retention and development ofartist housing, especially live/work spaces.

H ON-GOING

DCLU,Community

The Seattle Arts Commission,along with the Mayor’s Office and

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Arts Group,SAC, OED, OH

OED is currently exploringadditional ways to support artistlive/work housing in the City.

activity and will insure thatartists, arts advocates andcommunity groups andmembers are included in thediscussion on artist live/workhousing in the city.

ART 1.3 Establish a permanent Arts Center. M 2-6 Arts Group,SAC

The Seattle Arts Commission isinvolved in on-going culturalresources planning related to theComprehensive Plan.


ART 1.4 Establish Art programs available to streetyouth, days and evenings.

M 2-6 HSD, SAC,MOPP

The community should takethe next steps to implementthis activity.

ART 1.5 Pursue the development of a public authorityor private development organization for thepurpose of enabling ownership ofneighborhood buildings for art and art-relateduses, including housing.

H 1-2 DON, MOPP,OED, SPO

While neighborhoods may elect topursue whatever resourcesneeded to establish newneighborhood-based nonprofit, andthe City supports the goal of sucha nonprofit in Pike/Pine, the City ofSeattle has, historically, focused itslimited Federal CommunityDevelopment Block grant funds tonon-profit organizations with thegeographical concentrations of lowand moderate income persons inSeattle: the Central Area,Southeast Seattle, Delridge,Pioneer Square and theInternational District.

At this time, the City is best suitedto provided technical assistance.OED and SPO would be happy todiscuss PDAs and non-profitdevelopment organizations in moredetail with Pike-Pine community

OED and SPO will meet withthe community to talk aboutthe possibility of setting up anew non-profit or PDA. TheCity is currently reviewingand analyzing requests forCDCs and PDAs comingfrom the variousneighborhood plans and willprovide a report andrecommendations to Councilby June 1999. Thisrecommendations will beincluded in that review andanalysis.



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representatives, and set up ameeting with staff and directorsfrom other PDAs or organizationsto discuss the challenges andopportunities associated withforming a non-profit developmentorganization.

ART 1.6 Organize and promote a “Night Lights” eventduring the Fringe Festival in March 1999.

L 2-6 Arts Group,MOPP


ART 1.7 Install art-topped kiosks on sidewalks, forhandbills and posters.

H 1-2 Arts Group,MOPP,SEATRAN,DON

See UD 2.2, and MP 2.7.

ART 1.8 Use neighborhood trash can and containersas a venue for local artist projects.

H 1-2 Arts Group,SEATRAN,SAC

SEATRAN supports this conceptand will provide new trash cans forart.

SEATRAN will provide trashcans to the community.

ART 1.9 Organize and promote an arts festival duringthe summer of 1999, including an “artsexchange”.

M 1 Community,SAC, MOPP,Arts Group,DON

Recommendation is a community-based activity. The NeighborhoodMatching Fund may be a source offunding for this activity.


ART 2.0 Extend “Arts Orbit” to include alternativevenues and activities for arts, such as cafes,theaters and music.

H 1-2 Community,SAC, MOPP,Arts Group

Recommendation is a communitybased activity.


ART 2.1 Provide funding to install artist-designed tiledetailing in curb bulbs at 10th and 11th

Avenues E and E Pike Street.

H 1 (NEIGH.MATCHING GRANTINEFFECT)

SAC, DON,Arts Group

A Neighborhood Matching Fundgrant has been earmarked for thisproject.

The Community hasreceived a NeighborhoodMatching Fund Grant toimplement this activity.

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (Note: Similar Human Development Recommendations are also part of the Capitol Hill and First HillNeighborhood Plans and is consistent with the Pike/Pine Neighborhood Plan)

HD 1.0 Human Development Council: Organize H 1-2 HSD, HSD supports this The Executive does not



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an urban center-based, volunteer HumanDevelopment Council consisting of serviceproviders, at-large residents and businessrepresentatives to serve as a resource andsupport for human development services andactivities and to better integrate serviceproviders with other neighborhoodbusinesses and residents.

CommunityHealth/HumanServicesGroups

recommendation. HSD will workwith an urban-center based humandevelopment council when it isestablished.

have funding to provideongoing staff support.However, the Executive willmeet with the communityand assist in identifying nextsteps needed to implementthis activity.

HD 1.1 Human Development Council Staff: Fundand hire a full-time staff person to serve asan Asset Developer for the HumanDevelopment Council. Include in the AssetDeveloper’s responsibilities developing aReferral Center, coordinating volunteers,providing support for communityconnectedness activities and assisting in thedevelopment of the People Center.Establish a permanent office for the AssetDeveloper, preferably at the People Center.

H 1-2 HSD, DON,HumanDevelopmentCouncil

Hiring a person for the HumanDevelopment Council andestablishing an office is similar to afew other neighborhood plans.This organizational structure is stilluntested and HSD will work withthe community to develop a pilotprogram. However, HSD does nothave funding to support thisposition. They recommend thatboth technical assistance beprovided early on and that a reviewbe made to evaluate the successof this method of communicationwithin the first year.

The community should takethe next steps to implementthis activity. The Executivedoes not have funding toprovide ongoing staffsupport. However, theExecutive will meet with thecommunity and assist inidentifying next stepsneeded to implement thisactivity.

HD 1.2 Human Development InformationResources. Develop and utilize publicinformation-sharing outlets such asnewsletters, community newspapers, web-sites, kiosks, and community bulletin boards(at transit stations, grocery stores, etc.) toprovide information about humandevelopment services and activities.

M 1-3 HSD, HumanDevelopmentCouncil,Human Service& HealthProviders,Libraries

HSD supports thisrecommendation and is willing toparticipate in such an endeavor,but are unable to provide staff.

The community should takethe next steps to implementthis activity. The Executivewill assist the community byidentifying the Executive’scurrent methods of providingpublic information. The CityCouncil has established aCommunity Kiosk TaskForce that will investigateseveral issues includingfunding, design andplacement standards.



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HD 1.3 Human Development SupportOrganizations: Promote neighborhoodinterest groups and organizations, such aslibraries, schools, businesses and theNeighborhood Service Center, that provideservices and activities that supportcommunity connectiveness.

H ON-GOING

CommunityGroups, DON,MOPP,Libraries

Other neighborhoods have usedthe Neighborhood Matching Fundto develop guides to resourcesavailable in the Community.

The community should takethe next steps to implementthis activity. The Executivewill assist the community byidentifying what resourceguides already exist.

HD 1.4 Human Development Ambassadors:Assist volunteers in becoming roving streetambassadors who provide accessible,person-to-person outreach to those in needon the street, at neighborhood grocerystores, and at other public locations.

M 2-6 The neighborhood is within theservice area of the MillerCommunity Center. Theneighborhood is encouraged touse Miller Community Center as agathering place for some activities.


HD 1.5 Human Development Fair: Sponsor aneighborhood human development fair tokeep community stakeholders (groups andindividuals) informed and involved in humandevelopment activities, to celebrateaccomplishments, and to strengthen ties withbusinesses and neighborhood associations.

M 1-2 MOPP. ArtsGroup, HumanDevelopmentCouncil, HSD,DON

This appears to be a community-based activity. The NeighborhoodMatching Fund may be a goodsource of funding for this event.City departments would be willingto participate in the event byproviding information on Cityprograms and by having staffresource people present.

The community should takethe next steps inimplementing thisrecommendation. TheExecutive will assist thecommunity by identifyingwhat resources may existand help them contact theHuman ServicesRoundtable.

HD 1.6 People Center: Develop a permanentfacility to serve as a community gatheringplace for residents and human developmentorganizations to meet, connect, and supportthe neighborliness of the community. Secureconvenient, transit-accessible physical space(5,000-20,000 sq. ft.) in the Pike/Pinecorridor core. Locate meeting space andoffices for the Human Development Counciland it’s staff at the People Center. Servediverse needs and interest groups includinggays, lesbians, handicapped people, seniors,widows and widowers.

H 1-2 HSD, OED,MOPP, HumanDevelopmentAdvisory Group

Neighborhoods across the City arelooking for new neighborhoodmeeting spaces. This may be puton the Policy Docket forconsideration by the City Council.

The Department of Parks andRecreation would encourage thecommunity to look at opportunitiesto partner with other community-based agencies to provide theseservices, including the Miller andGarfield Community Centers.

This recommendation will bewill be submitted forconsideration for inclusionon the Policy Docket for CityCouncil discussion. TheExecutive will review theCity’s policies related tocommunity centers andneighborhoodrecommendations related tocommunity space andprovide Council with asummary of options and



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Location: Consider locating the PeopleCenter at such locations as the PilgrimChurch or at the Oddfellows Hall. Considerdeveloping the People Center as part of abroader community center or collocating withthe Neighborhood Service CenterReferral Center: Work with theNeighborhood Service Center, the existingneighborhood referral agencies, and theCrisis Line to improve information andreferral services in the neighborhood.Create and maintain an inventory of humandevelopment services and activities. Provideinformation about transportation, health, andsocial services, entertainment, andcommunity and interest group activities.Maintain a listing of local meeting roomsavailable for no or low cost for use by groupsproviding community services and activities.Volunteer Coordination: Develop andcoordinate a network of volunteers to serveas street ambassadors, listening posts, orreferral resources to facilitate outreach andengagement for those in need.Facilities: Provide support for communityconnectedness activities with facilities formeetings, informal socializing, programmedactivities, support groups drop-in assistance,and Internet access.

OED might see a role in thisactivity as a way to educate low-income individuals in the Pike-Pineneighborhood about the SeattleJobs Initiative.

opportunities in July of 1999.This recommendation will beconsidered as part of thatreview.

HD 1.7 Work with non-profit organizations in thecommunity to identify opportunities for thecollocation of their facilities. Suchorganizations could include non-profithousing groups, Merchants of Pike/Pine andother business groups, arts and cultureorganizations, human and social services

H ON-GOING

CHHIP, MOPP,Arts Group,HumanDevelopmentCouncil, DON,HSD, OED, OH

This appears to be a community-based activity. More informationwill need to be provided todetermine how the City can assist.

The community should takethe next steps to implementthis recommendation. TheExecutive will meet with thecommunity to clarify how theCity can assist in this effort.



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organizations.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

ED 1.0 Assist in the organization and support of theMerchants of Pike/Pine (MOPP) as a legalentity established to organize marketing andpromotions, funding opportunities and serveas a fiscal agent within the Pike/Pine district.

H 0N-GOING

MOPP, DON,OED, NBC

The Neighborhood BusinessCouncil (NBC) through its contractwith OED, can assist the Pike-Pineneighborhood. NBC recentlyhelped the South Park BusinessAssociation become a legal entity.

OED will work with MOPP toimplement thisrecommendation and willcontact them by the end ofthe second quarter of 1999.

ED 1.1 Establish a Business ImprovementAssociation (BIA) with MOPP as the leadorganization that serves as a network forcommunication and support within thebusiness district.

H 1-3 DON, OED,MOPP, NBC

OED fully supports businessdistrict efforts to use a BusinessImprovement Area Program as amechanism to address long-termbusiness district issues.The Neighborhood BusinessCouncil can provide MOPP withtechnical assistance as it works todetermine if a BIA is theappropriate organizationalstructure to address long-termbusiness district efforts.The Neighborhood Matching Fundis a good source of funding for aninitial feasibility study.

OED will contact MOPP bythe end of the secondquarter of 1999 and workwith them to determine if aBIA is appropriate.

ED 1.2 MOPP would need office space (possiblywith the Human Development “PeopleCenter”).

M 2-6 MOPP, HumanDevelopmentGroup, DON

This appears to be a community-based activity.


ED 1.3 Work to promote the Pike/Pine businessdistrict through ongoing projects and incooperation with other groups (BIA,Chamber)

H 1-2 MOPP,Chamber, BIA

This appears to be a community-based activity.

The community has takenthe next steps to implementthis recommendation. Bythe end of the secondquarter of 1999, the NBC willcontact the Pike Pineneighborhood and informthem of projects undertaken



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in other neighborhoods topromote their businessdistrict and assist them incontacting other projectcoordinators.

ED 1.4 Develop a quarterly MOPP newsletter toinform local merchants of ongoing activitiesand upcoming events.

H 1-2 DON, MOPP This appears to be a community-based activity.

The community has takenthe next steps to implementthis recommendation.

ED 1.5 Develop a Directory of Pike/Pine Businessesthat would include a fold-out map, directoryof businesses and restaurant guide.

H 1-2 DON, MOPP A number of Seattle areaneighborhood business districtshave developed a map anddirectory of their district. Businessdistricts have used theNeighborhood Matching Fund toproduce a map. The DowntownSeattle Association and PioneerSquare Business ImprovementArea can provide information onrecent projects they havecompleted.

The community has receiveda Neighborhood MatchingFund grant to implement thisrecommendation.

ED 1.6 Explore ways to keep rents affordable tosupport small, independent business throughdevelopment of strategies with City of SeattleOffice of Economic Development, StrategicPlanning Office, Capitol Hill HousingImprovement Program and others.

H 1-2 OED, SPO,CHHIP, MOPP

This is most likely a community-based activity that will have to becoordinated with Pike/Pineproperty owners.

The community shouldprovide the next steps toimplement thisrecommendation. TheExecutive will meet with thePike Pine community andhelp them identify strategiesto address this issue by theend of the second quarter of1999.

ED 1.7 Examine the possibility of forming a PublicDevelopment Authority, CommunityDevelopment Corporation, Community LandTrust, or other organizations to achieve rentaffordability and business ownership.

M 2-6 OED, SPO,MOPP

See ART 1.5. The City is currentlyreviewing and analyzingrequests for CDCs andPDAs coming from thevarious neighborhood plansand will provide a report and



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recommendations to Councilby June 1999. Thisrecommendations will beincluded in that review andanalysis.

Work with the Washington State Convention & Trade Center (WSCTC)

WS 1.0 Promote the Pike/Pine Neighborhood byundertaking activities such as distribution ofinformational material about the Pike/PineNeighborhood and directing ofconventioneers toward theshopping/entertainment opportunities in thearea.

H ON-GOING

CommunityGroups,PlanningCommittee


This community has takenthe next steps to implementthis recommendation. Theserecommendations have beenforwarded to SEATRANstaff. The Executive willreview this matrix item againafter the street vacation andpermitting process for theConvention Centerexpansion is complete.

WS 1.1 Seek immediate support for theneighborhood for mitigation as a result of theConvention Center’s Expansion Project.

H ON-GOING

DCLU,WSCTC,SEATRAN

Mitigation required of theConvention Center is linked toimpacts identified during the CityCouncil’s permitting and streetvacation processes. If mitigation isrequired for the items proposedhere then this proposal may beimplemented.

Activity will be considered aspart of the City Council’spermitting and streetvacation processes. Theserecommendations have beenforwarded to SEATRANstaff. The Executive willreview this matrix item againafter the street vacation andpermitting process for theConvention Centerexpansion is complete.

WS 1.2 Explore partnership with Convention Centerto promote Pike/Pine.

H ON-GOING

WSCTC,MOPP


The community should takethe next steps to implementthis recommendation. Theserecommendations have beenforwarded to SEATRANstaff. The Executive will



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review this matrix item againafter the street vacation andpermitting process for theConvention Centerexpansion is complete.

WS 1.3 Seek better coordination during constructionand mitigation for businesses related toparking, noise, and dust, and access such asa bus shuttle, support of parking restrictionsand provision of visual amenities.

H ON-GOING

WSCTC,DCLU,SEATRAN

Mitigation required of theConvention Center is linked toimpacts identified during the CityCouncil’s permitting and streetvacation processes. If mitigation isrequired for the items proposedhere, then this proposal may beimplemented. DCLU will work withthe affected community as part ofany likely construction impactmitigation.

Activity will be considered aspart of the City Council’spermitting and streetvacation processes. Theserecommendations have beenforwarded to SEATRANstaff. The Executive willreview this matrix item againafter the street vacation andpermitting process for theConvention Centerexpansion is complete.

WS 1.4 As part of a long-term relationship withConvention Center discuss the possibilitiesof a concierge service, tours, and walkingguide.

H ON-GOING

WSCTC,MOPP

Recommendation is a communitybased activity.

The community has takenthe next steps to implementthis recommendation. Theserecommendations have beenforwarded to SEATRANstaff. The Executive willreview this matrix item againafter the street vacation andpermitting process for theConvention Centerexpansion is complete.

Marketing and Promotion:

MP 1.0 Need to fund banners for the Fringe Festival1998. Develop other banners for otherevents.(applied for Small and Simple Grantproposal).

H 1-3 MOPP, OED,DON, ArtsGroup

The Neighborhood BusinessCouncil (NBC), through its contractwith OED, can assist the Pike-Pineneighborhood with marketing andpromotion.The Neighborhood Matching Fund

This will be considered aspart of the NeighborhoodMatching Fund process.



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is a good source of funding for thisactivity.

MP 1.1 Develop Business District logo for use onbanners, letterhead and other media as amarketing tool.

H 1 MOPP Recommendation is a community-based activity.


MP 1.2 Establish opportunities with area merchantsfor joint advertising as part of events.

H 1-2 MOPP, DON,OED

More information will be neededbefore the City is able to respondto this recommendation.


MP 1.4 Work with area merchants to getcommitment for one night per week latehours (9 pm Thursday). Work with areaparking lot owners to coordinate and provideparking.

H 1-2 MOPP Recommendation is a community-based activity.

The community has takenthe next steps to implementthis recommendation.

MP 1.5 Provide for a design and installation ofpermanent kiosks with design support fromthe Arts community.

M 2-6 SEATRAN See UD 2.2. . See UD 2.2

MP 1.6 Continue to provide and expand uniqueevents throughout the neighborhood thathelps to define the neighborhood.

H MOPP Recommendation is a community-based activity.


MP 1.7 Promote the balance of day and night-timeactivities that promotes a 24-hourenvironment; encourage owners to beconsistently open to 9:00 pm.

M MOPP, ArtsGroups,P/PUNC



MP 1.8 Develop a comprehensive Business “BasicKit” that would include area map, parkinglocations, business articles, web page andMOPP newsletter.

H 1-2 MOPP, OED,DON

See ED 1.5.. See ED 1.5

MP 1.9 Market to outside businesses to locate in thePike/Pine neighborhood through professionalgraphics, building and space availability,current building improvements, and parkingresources.

M 2-6 OED, MOPP See MP 1.0. See MP 1.0

MP 2.0 Develop fold-out map and directory ofmerchants and restaurant guide with couponbook to advertise and fund directory.

H 1-2 MOPP, DON,OED

See ED 1.5.. See ED 1.5



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MP 2.1 Work with the Broadway BIA to coordinateSCCC staff to attend merchant’s associationmeetings and help coordinate activities withSCCC and merchants.

M SCCC, BIA,MOPP



MP 2.2 Work with Broadway BIA and SCCC toinstitute program that would support studentcurriculum and provide assistance to thebusiness community.

M SCCC, BIA,MOPP



Pedestrian Environment Recommendations to Improve and Complement the Pike/Pine Business District:

MP 2.3 Incorporate more flowers in the businessdistrict to enhance the attractiveness of theshopping environment.

M 2-6 SEATRAN-STREET USE,Community

This is a community-based activity.Depending on therecommendation, a street usepermit may or may not be required.


MP 2.4 Get additional trash cans and pick-up fromcity and METRO (transit shelters containers).Solicit local artists and students to designexteriors.

H 1-2 METRO,MOPP,SEATRAN,Arts Groups

See Art 1.8. See Art 1.8

MP 2.5 The need for a strong commitment by theCity for ongoing maintenance and upkeep ofstreets and alleys.

H ON-GOING

SEATRAN SEATRAN maintains the streets tothe extent that their funding allows.The neighborhood may want toexplore the Adopt-a-Streetprogram.Alley maintenance is theresponsibility of the abuttingproperty owner. SEATRAN doesnot have funding to maintainalleys.

SPU will forward informationon the Adopt-a-Streetprogram to theneighborhood.

MP 2.6 Coordinate with Urban Design Committee toaddress the intersections at Pike/Boylston,Harvard/Pike, Pine/ Boylston, Harvard/Pineand Pike/Melrose. Repair, replace, andwiden existing sidewalks in the BusinessDistrict and provide benches in locationsthroughout the business district as new

M 2-4 MOPP,SEATRAN

The next step in implementing thisrecommendation is to identifyfunding and begin preliminaryengineering.




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development occurs.MP 2.7 Public Art: Incorporate public art into the

business district. Local artists would beasked to participate. Re-use existingtelephone poles as kiosks with art feature ontop of the pole.

M 1-4 Arts Groups,MOPP,SEATRAN,SCL

See UD 2.2.City Light has ‘used’ poles insalvage that could be used forkiosks. However, ‘existing’ utilitypoles with electric service can notbe used for kiosks.

See UD 2.2

MP 2.8 Promote and encourage clean streetprograms sponsored by merchants .

M MOPP,SEATRAN

SEATRAN supports this concept. The community should takethe next steps to implementthis recommendation.

PUBLIC SAFETY

PS 1.0 Add permanent year-round beat cops and/orbike patrols for the Pike/Pine business coreand the adjacent residential areas.

H 1-2 SPD, MOPP SPD does the best job that it canwith existing staff assigned to theEast Precinct. Increasedenforcement on an ongoing basisin the Pike/Pine area can only beaccomplished in two ways: 1) byreducing patrol efforts in otherareas; or, 2) by adding new patrolofficers to the Department’s list ofauthorized positions. At this pointin time there are no plans to addnew officers to the East Precinct.

This Activity will beconsidered as part of theSector Work programs in thefuture as opportunities arise.

PS 1.1 Work with the City (Police & DHHS) andState in addressing the highly concentratedre-location of sexual offenders in thePike/Pine Neighborhood. Work with thePolice in neighborhood notification of newsexual offenders.

H 1-3 State, SPD,OIR, MOPP

The Police Department, throughthe Sexual Offender Detail, willcontinue to work with the Pike/PineNeighborhood, the State and otherCity agencies while fulfilling theDetail’s mission of confirmingregistered offender addresses,aggressively investigating andseeking charges on offenders whofail to register, and conductingcommunity notifications relating tooffenders.

Activity already underway.



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PS 1.2 Work with Washington State Liquor ControlBoard and City to designate a local Pike/Pineneighborhood authority to comment andreview all new and renewal liquor licenseapplications prior to rendering a decision.

H 1-2 WSLCB,Finance Dept.-Licensing,DON, OIR

The Capitol Hill NeighborhoodService Center is working with thecommunity to implement thisactivity.

Activity already underway.

PS 1.3 Work with the Seattle Police Department,security agencies and business to increaseawareness of ways to reduce shoplifting andother crimes against businesses.

H 1-2 SPD, MOPP The Department’s CommunityCrime Prevention Section has aCrime Prevention Coordinatorassigned to work with the businesscommunities within thiscommunity. Businesses cancontact Crime Prevention directlyor take advantage of the existingoutreach currently being providedin this community.

Activity already underway

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