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Volunteer in OO Denny Sat Nov 18

Volunteer in OO Denny Sat Nov 18

Posted by | Sep 27, 2017 | , , , , |

Join the Green Kirkland Partnership on Green Kirkland Day to help with the restoration of O.O. Denny Park. Volunteers will spend the morning participating in a mix of restoration activities which may include removing non-native invasive plants like ivy and Himalayan blackberry, spreading mulch over cleared areas, and planting native trees, shrubs and ground covers.  No experience is necessary and we encourage volunteers of all ages to join us! SIGN UP  get more information here Event Date: November 18, 2017 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: O.O. Denny Park 12032 Holmes Pt Dr NE Kirkland,...

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Volunteer in Juanita Heights Park Sat Nov 25

Posted by | Sep 26, 2017 | , , |

Fall planting season has arrived.  Join the work party planting trees, shrubs and ferns in Juanita Heights Park the Saturday after Thanksgiving.  Can you think of a better way to work of Thanksgiving dinner than in the woods helping to winter over 100 native plants in this gem of a Finn Hill park.  If you haven’t visited Juanita Heights park, now is the time to join your neighbors for two hours in the woods.  To sign up go here on the Green Kirkland Partnership site. Volunteer at Juanita Heights Park 12408 89TH PL NE Saturday, November 25, 2017 9:00 am – 11:00...

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Finn Hill on the Sept 28 Planning Commission Agenda

Finn Hill on the Sept 28 Planning Commission Agenda

Posted by | Sep 22, 2017 | , , |

The next Planning Commission meeting will be a held on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 7:00pm in the Kirkland City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting agenda and packet are available online. The Finn Hill portion of the meeting covers the following topics in order to proceed with adoption of the Finn Hill Neighborhood Plan:  Read more in the packet online. 1. Draft Street Connections Map Follow Up- Joel Pfundt will attend the meeting and respond to questions from the Commission. 2. Holmes Point Overlay (HPO) Policies a. Should RSA 6 and RSA 8 zones be considered for rezone to...

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City Mtg Sept 14 Finn Hill Proposed Street Connections

City Mtg Sept 14 Finn Hill Proposed Street Connections

Posted by | Sep 11, 2017 | , , |

The next Planning Commission meeting will be a held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 7:00pm in the Kirkland City Hall Council Chambers.  The agenda item is  Finn Hill Neighborhood Plan – Proposed Street Connections, File No. CAM15-01754 Staff Contact: Janice Coogan, 425-587-3257 or jcoogan@kirklandwa.gov The meeting agenda and packet are now available to view online. Or here is the pdf: Finn Hill Neighborhood Plan Proposed Street Connections_CAM15-01754_0914  Excerpt from the packet: The July 27, 2017 Planning Commission study session packet contains a background memo describing how the map was developed, policy guidance for encouraging street connectivity in the...

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Ted McCagg, Remembered by FHNA Board Members

Ted McCagg, Remembered by FHNA Board Members

Posted by | Sep 7, 2017 | , |

We’ve  learned that Ted McCagg, a past Finn Hill Neighborhood Alliance board member recently passed away. “Ted joined our board after retiring from a career in airport architecture, to provide insight into our vision for urban planning in his beloved green and watery neighborhood. He was a tall, quiet, listening presence who contributed his wisdom in a kind, thoughtful, and generous way. He was always warm and welcoming, and I loved his open-hearted authenticity. I think he will be missed by many who loved him.” “What a special person-an elegant, genteel man who was always there for FHNA and...

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