Finn Hill Updates: new street connections, rezones, tree retention, DennyFest

Posted by Mike Fehlauer | Jul 24, 2017 | Denny Fest, Holmes Point Overlay, Neighborhood Plan, News & Highlights, Transportation |

This post consolidates several recent developments concerning the Finn Hill neighborhood plan, including important neighborhood plan updates that you should see in the next week or two. (If you need some background on the neighborhood plan, check out the neighborhood plan page on our FHNA website.) Street and Pedestrian Connections – Planning Commission meeting at 7pm on July 27 The Finn Hill neighborhood plan includes a transportation chapter, and City staff are proposing that it include a map showing proposed connections between neighborhood streets as well as pedestrian walkways that will link cul de sacs, particularly in areas where terrain would make...

Big Recycling Collection Event in Kirkland May 13

Posted by Mike Fehlauer | May 4, 2017 | News & Highlights |

Where: Lake Washington High School Parking Lot 12033 NE 80th Street When: Saturday, May 13, 9am – 3pm No vehicles will be admitted after 3pm, sharp. No exceptions. Accepted items include: Air conditioners & dehumidifiers – $33/each Batteries (including rechargeable) Bulky wood (untreated, not painted or stained, no particle board) – limit two loads per household Car seats – $5 each Electronic equipment and computer peripherals (no TVs, computer monitors or laptops) Fluorescent tubes and bulbs (unbroken) – limit 10 each per household Motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, and other auto fluids Mattresses and box springs (must be dry)...

Recap of Friends of Big Finn Hill Park Trails 2017 annual meeting

Posted by Mike Fehlauer | Apr 28, 2017 | News & Highlights, Parks, Stewardship Committee |

Bill Blanchard opened the well-attended meeting at 7:05 by welcoming attendees and guests. After a brief presentation outlining the origin, vision, accomplishments, and challenges of the Friends of Big Finn Hill Parks Trails group, Bill called the evening’s guests to the stage. Kevin Brown, Director, King County Parks and Recreation Division Michael Cogle, Deputy Director, Parks for the City of Kirkland Jon Pascal, Kirkland City Council Each of the guests introduced himself with a personal story of their interest in and commitment to green spaces. They also addressed some of the challenges facing parks in our area of...

Author: Mike Fehlauer