Due to the risks created by expected high winds, the northern end of Holmes Point Drive will be closed beginning late tonight through the end of the wind storm that has been forecasted for this weekend. The southern end of the Holmes Point Drive will remain open to traffic. The City is also advising residents to avoid parks, trails, and other wooded areas during wind...
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Thanks to the local businesses who helped sponsor DennyFest offsetting expenses and helping to keep it free for all who attend. Remember that when deciding if you should buy something online when it’s available locally. Thank you to the pie bakers and chili makers and to the Inglewood Presbyterian Church and Northshore Utility District for shuttle service. Thank you to ALL volunteers who make DennyFest so successful each...
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Saturday, September 17 – DennyFest!: Say farewell to summer at our annual neighborhood bash in O.O. Denny Park. As usual, we’ll have great music — the Geoffrey Castle Band and the Finn Hillbillies — and magic, and a dog show, chili and pie contests, games and sports for teens, a bouncy house for the kids, and crafts, and free food and drink. This is a terrific event for the whole family. And, yes, we can use volunteers to help with set up and clean up. And we are always looking for the next great chili or pie recipe, or...
Read MoreFriday, September 9 – Host Expedia volunteers at the Juanita Woodlands: Over the past several years, Expedia volunteers have come to our Juanita Woodlands to pull ivy and blackberries and plant new trees. About 60 Expedia employees will show up on September 9 to continue their good work in the Juanita Woodlands. We’re lucky to have their help — and we’d like to keep them coming by ensuring that their experience is enjoyable and fulfilling. We are looking for Finn Hill residents to help Expedia’s volunteers identify which plants to remove. Will you assist? Contact Jeanette using this website contact...
Read MorePROPOSAL: Tyler Somers of Marine Restoration & Construction, LLC, the applicant, is requesting a Process I Substantial Development Permit for a proposed extension of a single-family residence joint use pier, requesting administrative approval for alternate design (width), and installation of a boat lift and dual jet ski lift. The application was received by the City on November 19, 2015 and was deemed complete on June 22, 2016. LOCATION: 8341 & 8339 NE Juanita Drive, located within the NW quarter of Section 31 of Township 26 N., Range 5 E.W.M., in Kirkland, King County Washington. City of Kirkland Notice of Application and Optional SEPA Notice Smith/McCracken Dock, Case No. SHR15-02373 (PDF) REVIEW PROCESS: The decision on this application will be made by the Planning Director. Prior to the decision, there is an opportunity for the public to submit written comments, as described below. The Director will also receive a report from the Planning and Building Department staff making a recommendation on the application. The decision will be based on whether the application complies with Kirkland’s Zoning Code, Kirkland’s Shoreline Master Program and other applicable codes. Environmental Review: The City of Kirkland has reviewed the proposal for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a determination of non-significance (DNS) for this project. The optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 and KMC 24.02.170 is being used. This process integrates the comment period for the Notice...
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