Reject Bryant Zoning Changes


Reject Bryant Zoning Changes
The Issue
STOP ZONING CHANGES IN BRYANT
This petition seeks to draw the attention of concerned residents to the inclusion of Bryant as a Neighborhood Center in the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan, and the accompanying zoning changes around 55th St. and 40th Ave.
While the move to increase housing availability is crucial for Seattle's long-term sustainability, the selection of Bryant as a neighborhood center is misguided. The proposed zoning changes will
- Compromise public safety
- Harm the environment
- Stretch our infrastructure beyond its limits
Get Involved:
- Sign the petition
- Comment on the One Seattle Zoning Plan
- Send your concerns to oneseattleplan.zoning@seattle.gov. and Council Member Maritza Rivera (Maritza.Rivera@seattle.gov)
- Attend the November 19th town hall from 5:30-7:30pm at 6310 NE 74th St, Seattle, WA 98115
- Attend a Virtual Office Hour (https://one-seattle-plan-zoning-implementation-seattlecitygis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/engagement
Key Concerns:
Traffic: Increasing population density on our narrow streets by 400% will lead to gridlock. 25 foot wide streets like 39th Ave, 43rd Ave, 56th Street, and 57th Street aren't designed for LR3 or MR1 zoning.
Parking: The plan could increase parking needs by 600%. This is a conservative estimate because the proposal includes loosening zoning parking requirements near the Bryant Center. One only needs to go try parking around Ravenna or U Village to see the impact higher density zoning has on parking without a solid plan to address the increase.
Emergency Services: Increased traffic and parking congestion will hinder emergency response times, especially during peak hours.
Pedestrian and Biker Safety: With U.S. pedestrian deaths at a 40-year high in 2023, adding more cars to our streets will only make walking and biking more dangerous. 39th Street is a 25ft wide street and a current Neighborhood Greenway. Imagine biking down a car-lined 25ft wide street. Getting doored is only a matter of time. Additionally, 40th Ave is a Burk Gillman crossing. The density around 55th and 40th will make this crossing more dangerous.
Children's Safety: Narrow, car-lined streets reduce visibility, making it harder for drivers to see children playing. Drivers already speed on Bryant's narrow streets, bobbing and weaving between parked cars. Bryant is home to many young families and this will make it more dangerous for them.
Road Conditions: Our roads are already in poor condition, and increased traffic will accelerate their deterioration.
Urban Forest Impact: Bryant is part of Seattle's urban forest, home to thousands of trees vital to our environment. The proposed changes threaten this green space.
Utilities: Our power and sewer systems may not support this level of density and would require costly upgrades.
Rainwater Runoff: Increased concrete surfaces could overwhelm our rainwater infrastructure, leading to flooding.
Public Services: Higher density will strain police and public transportation services.
Light and Noise: New five and six-story buildings will block sunlight and the increase in traffic will elevate noise levels.
Recreation: Bryant has only two small parks. How will they accommodate increased demand?
The draft Environmental Impact Study is not thorough enough and does not address the neighborhood level impacts. The city planners suggested we could rely on the city's permitting process to address the local level impacts. This is unacceptable.
We encourage the city to address our concerns to protect public safety, the environment, and our neighborhood infrastructure.
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The Issue
STOP ZONING CHANGES IN BRYANT
This petition seeks to draw the attention of concerned residents to the inclusion of Bryant as a Neighborhood Center in the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan, and the accompanying zoning changes around 55th St. and 40th Ave.
While the move to increase housing availability is crucial for Seattle's long-term sustainability, the selection of Bryant as a neighborhood center is misguided. The proposed zoning changes will
- Compromise public safety
- Harm the environment
- Stretch our infrastructure beyond its limits
Get Involved:
- Sign the petition
- Comment on the One Seattle Zoning Plan
- Send your concerns to oneseattleplan.zoning@seattle.gov. and Council Member Maritza Rivera (Maritza.Rivera@seattle.gov)
- Attend the November 19th town hall from 5:30-7:30pm at 6310 NE 74th St, Seattle, WA 98115
- Attend a Virtual Office Hour (https://one-seattle-plan-zoning-implementation-seattlecitygis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/engagement
Key Concerns:
Traffic: Increasing population density on our narrow streets by 400% will lead to gridlock. 25 foot wide streets like 39th Ave, 43rd Ave, 56th Street, and 57th Street aren't designed for LR3 or MR1 zoning.
Parking: The plan could increase parking needs by 600%. This is a conservative estimate because the proposal includes loosening zoning parking requirements near the Bryant Center. One only needs to go try parking around Ravenna or U Village to see the impact higher density zoning has on parking without a solid plan to address the increase.
Emergency Services: Increased traffic and parking congestion will hinder emergency response times, especially during peak hours.
Pedestrian and Biker Safety: With U.S. pedestrian deaths at a 40-year high in 2023, adding more cars to our streets will only make walking and biking more dangerous. 39th Street is a 25ft wide street and a current Neighborhood Greenway. Imagine biking down a car-lined 25ft wide street. Getting doored is only a matter of time. Additionally, 40th Ave is a Burk Gillman crossing. The density around 55th and 40th will make this crossing more dangerous.
Children's Safety: Narrow, car-lined streets reduce visibility, making it harder for drivers to see children playing. Drivers already speed on Bryant's narrow streets, bobbing and weaving between parked cars. Bryant is home to many young families and this will make it more dangerous for them.
Road Conditions: Our roads are already in poor condition, and increased traffic will accelerate their deterioration.
Urban Forest Impact: Bryant is part of Seattle's urban forest, home to thousands of trees vital to our environment. The proposed changes threaten this green space.
Utilities: Our power and sewer systems may not support this level of density and would require costly upgrades.
Rainwater Runoff: Increased concrete surfaces could overwhelm our rainwater infrastructure, leading to flooding.
Public Services: Higher density will strain police and public transportation services.
Light and Noise: New five and six-story buildings will block sunlight and the increase in traffic will elevate noise levels.
Recreation: Bryant has only two small parks. How will they accommodate increased demand?
The draft Environmental Impact Study is not thorough enough and does not address the neighborhood level impacts. The city planners suggested we could rely on the city's permitting process to address the local level impacts. This is unacceptable.
We encourage the city to address our concerns to protect public safety, the environment, and our neighborhood infrastructure.
819
The Decision Makers
- Sara Nelson
Seattle City Council - Position 9 (At Large)
No response (notified 97 days ago)
- Maritza Rivera
Seattle City Council - District 4
No response (notified 108 days ago)
- Bruce Harrell
Seattle City Mayor
No response
The Supporters
Featured Comments
39th Ave NE should not be rezoned for high rise buildings. It is a Neighborhood Greenway being used by hundreds of bicyclists, including families and small children. The street is narrow and cannot support more traffic without potentially harming children and families who bike along this street. Homeowners that get in and out of driveways may have compromised visibility due to increase in parked cars. I am worried this will cause many accidents and close calls. I do not support adding density on a street that is enjoyed by children and families who use the street to safely access Burke-Gilman.
We already suffer from inadequate policing in this corridor despite rising crime. (A car prowler was just caught on the block above me an hour before I sat down to write this) Past upcoming attempts have failed miserably due to inadequate transit options. strained infrastructure and poor planning. Why mess with Metropolitan Market? It actually saved the corner from spiraling vandalism after Albertson's left an empty shell that lay vacant for almost two years; ironically the market has become a thriving community hub PRECISELY because it offers easy parking and convenience. Why mess with a success story? Transit options are poor, and two large groceries have already shuttered nearby due to development; it seems the City really wants single family homeowners to leave.
This area should not be rezoned. Not only will this affect the residents, but Ronald McDonald House patients as well. These kids are suffering from cancer and chronic illnesses. They are receiving treatment for cancer, and congestion will make it harder to get to the hospital. Noise, construction and congestion will affect their recovery. Additionally, if Met Market is torn down then families will also have limited access to healthy food options while kids are receiving treatment. Upzoning would be very cruel to families with kids trying to survive cancer.
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Petition created on November 9, 2024