The
following comments are from the 2007 Edgemoor Neighborhood Survey.
Comments are listed by districts, as defined on the neighborhood map attached
to the survey. Over 450 surveys were returned out of a mailing of 950. The rest
of the survey results will be posted on Edgemoor Neighborhood website when
tabulated. Thank you to everyone who participated!
District 1 Comments:
Sidewalks in the neighborhood interior encourage
speeding. If they must be built, lane
widths should be reduced to control speed.
Protect the Shorewood Heron
Thanks for asking.
I think overall our neighborhood is awesome. If the proposed C
Provision for park in Jones
property. Crosswalk with lights at Willow and Chuckanut. Permanent Heron
Keep up your hard work!
I bought my home in Edgemoore
Terrace division 3 for the beautiful view of the bay. The declaration of covenants and restrictions
clearly states that no trees are to be permitted which obstruct the view from
other dwellings. Unfortunately, these
restrictions are not being followed by some of the neighbors and trees have
been allowed to grow and block views. I
wish this issue could be addressed by the association.
12th st.
bridge is a bottleneck. There needs to
be alternate access from
Many people including students at
We need to address view corridors. When Edgemoore was
developed they logged the whole thing and homes were built with a view. Over time, trees are taking over and
eliminating much of these views. The
South Hill neighborhood has done a good job keeping most views open.
4th Street needs a sidewalk running the
length of the street. Cars fly up and
down the hill at all hours. Dogs, kids,
elderly are all at risk. It is
ridiculous.
Cowgill
and
I oppose strictly residential nature of Edgemoore. Some
small walk to shops should be permitted.
A health food store or book store – preschool multiple use (as in
duplex) does not have to impede the view.
Fairhaven Highlands looks crooked to us. Set up values inflated scheme by seller and
Edelstein. Investigate this intention to
defraud city. Subpoena contracts of Edelstein
and Sahlen.
Density for Bellingham can be achieved by developing under-utilized properties in the City (small, 1 story buildings, etc.) and in areas of Happy Valley where “unfortunate” (the word used by city council members) duplexes were allowed. In other words, Happy Valley has been irreparably compromised, for the most part, for single family housing in the vicinity of WWU. Might as well put the multi-story housing there. This makes it even more imperative to save the 100 acre wood area. We are not obligated to design a plan developers are happy with. If the developers and the city don’t like our plan, tough. We do oown the property and pay taxes. The more unhappy the developers are, the happier I am. Most important- Please preserve the 100 acre wood as habitat for wildlife.
Massive development on the scale of Fairhaven Highlands would completely overwhelm existing roads
1) It would be nice to have a remedy for the many speeders on Chuckanut Dr. in front of Fairhaven Park
Trees that have been in the area 30-40-50 years should not be cut down to accommodate a neighbor- especially a neighbor several blocks away. Can anything be done about the house on the corner of Hawthorne and Cowgill. It is a fire hazard & rats have been seen on the property. It is also a bus stop. I know of volunteers who would help clean up the landscaping.
Emphasis on sidewalks.
Addition of a park would be great.
I would approve of mother-in –law units with restrictions on cars.
Reinstate the 35’ limit on tree height.
Public transportation/ADU/mother-in-law apartments and infilling practices need to be the focus.
I would like to see the wonderful residential feeling of individually designed and built homes preserved. I like the proportion of land to home footprint of the older homes and hope that remodeling retains the original character and scale. Don’t turn it into another California zero lot line development.
More street lighting (too dark at night)
Separate bicycle lanes needed alongside bridge.
4th Street needs to be widened and parking added to the Bayside of this road for visitors walking dogs, etc. Add crosswalks for trail crossing.
Thanks for your hard work doing this!
Halt topping of evergreens- Windows OK for views- topping just kills them and Hideous Should be a requirement to retain certain % of trees per lot. Cutting some trees for view is one thing, but if want a lot devoid of trees go somewhere else and buy property.
Views are my single most important issue.
City , State and County rules and regulations do not require a survey before building fences or transfer of property leading to unnecessary and expensive legal problems. We need such a law and the City needs to prosecute those who destroy survey monuments as presently in law (instead of ignoring the law).
Great neighborhood to live in.
I would like to see the neighborhood more pedestrian and bicycle friendly. Investigation of trails within connecting undeveloped street easements might prove to provide more pedestrian options and connect portions of neighborhood more easily.
Potential developers of 100 Acre wood must be forced to plan fire hall, police substation, multiple exits, road improvements along all exit routes, traffic congestion solutions.
I am pleased with the neighborhood and planning efforts. I do have to incidents that trouble me: 1) A bike was recently stolen from our garage. 2) Several months ago we received a noise violation right at dusk. We did not feel we were being overly loud and disruptive. We would have really appreciated a notification from any resident that we were being disruptive rather than directly calling the cops. Perhaps neighborhood phone list should be made available.
[Question 18.] “We don’t need or want sidewalks. Fairhaven Middle School outlets (parking lots) should have stop signs and white lines so that exiting cars will yield to those residents on Park Ridge and Underhill –many a near collision occurs.”
[Question 20.] “If a driver is turning from Chuckanut onto Park Ridge (left turn), that car holds up an entire line of cars since there is no turning lane and thru lane. The area over by the park needs to be used/ cut into for a thru lane.”
Idea: Make a separate bridge sidewalk over the creek (the m. school kids walk in the street anyway because the sidewalks aren’t wide enough). Then take out the 2 sidewalks on the bridge and add another exiting lane (from Chuckanut) – solves two problems.
District 2 Comments:
When
we moved here, we had a wonderful view of the cruise terminal &
Continue
to require/enforce off street parking.
Allow
Edgemoor Neighborhood Assn. to initiate action to maintain street side grounds
appearance of property being allowed to appear derelict for neglect and cost to
owner.
Leave
things as they are! If you go to the city with comments or negotiations they
will make changes they want and claim that it was ENA’s idea. Live & learn.
We
are very upset with the City Planning Dept. They do not listen to our voices.
As
above, I think access to beach at end of
Trees
and mature vegetation must be preserved as it is on
View
is critical for value of homes in Edgemoor. ($500,000 -
$1,000,000). Trees can be dangerous when it grows too tall and too close
to home. We don’t have to cut down trees totally. Just trim or make window.
The house across the street from
Lighting is poor especially in winter months - I
walk my dog and sometimes walk several blocks w/no streetlights - or they are
there - just
not lit up! I think traffic crossing the
bridge is at peek now - if more houses are built off Chuckanut
- getting to them should be from Old Fairhaven - w/ no road outlet on Chuckanut.
If Fairhaven Highlands/100 acre wood/Chuckanut
Intersections dangerous because
city does not enforce height restrictions on bushes grown on property at
intersections. View of
cross traffic is terrible.
An outlet must be developed for number 22 other
than going out at Chuckanut and using the 12th st bridge.
Question #13 - our old neighborhood was infilled w/ apartments & mother-in-law suites and it
ruined the neighborhood. Too much
traffic, speeders & it increased burglaries.
I would like to see better speed control on
Hawthorn Rd. It has become the
"Indy 500" since Donovan was closed to thru traffic. Better signs or speed bumps. Drivers race downhill at 45 MPH.
For a more cohesive neighborhood, new homes and or
remodels should be in keeping with the historical character of the
neighborhood. Those who build monster homes , and ones that obstruct views for others, risk being
ostracized. We do not need
over-consuming, wasteful neighbors. Next
it will be a Blockbuster Video, Starbucks & Krispy
Kreme.
Let us not put sidewalks along Bayside, Briar,
Fieldston - narrow winding no sidewalks , no power
poles, equal quiet residential character.
The vast majority of drivers recognize the need to slow down and drive
with caution and they do. We have no
safety problems on these roads.
This survey is not impartially presented! It is written so as to get specific
answers. Shame on you for calling
yourselves "representatives" of the Property Owners!
Pedestrian and Bicycle transportation should be
given high priority to automobile capacity.
If we build more cars we will get more cars.
How about having the police patrol
occasionally. We pay the highest taxes
and get the least services and put the smallest demands on the city
services. Also, very
unfair to have new construction on the water meters while old construction is
free to use as much water as they wish.
Size of homes should be based on % of lot
coverage. Height & setbacks not
square footage
#10 & 12 - Depends on location of lot.
#20 Except shortly before,
during and after school is dismissed.
The real issue is "New Development" from
100 acre wood and along
Something should be done about the Hawthorn -
Fieldston speedway. People who live
along these roads can barely make it out of their driveways. If 34th Street can have speed bumps so should
we. So many kids walk that route to
school. We need more traffic control
police in the area.
Property owner's trees block our views of the bay
I am in favor of developing 100 acre wood if
roads/bridge are improved and if development is single
family, small homes, condos and nice duplexes.
Putting sidewalks so drivers won't
have to swerve to get around them.
Sidewalks are a major issue on Bayside. This was a major mistake long ago to omit
them. The huge new houses are obscene.
Pedestrian safety on Fieldston is my major
concern. Cars go too fast and there is no sidewalks.
As a new resident, on my disclosure statement on
the purchase of my house, it listed a "Community Pool". Unfortunately, Bayside
pool is inaccessible to my family for several years. This was a perk initially but Edgemoor has
failed to keep it exclusively to the neighborhood - big mistake! With so many elderly leaving and new young
families moving into the neighborhood you will only be hurting the perk of
wanting children here in our neighborhood.
[Question 18., Sidewalks, marked poor]: “What sidewalks”
[Question 18., Intersections, marked poor]: “Foliage blocks proper vision of intersections”
[Question 18., Pedestrian Safety, marked poor]: “how about speed bumps?”
[Question 20A.] “Only two ways out of Edgemoor – 12th Street Bridge and through Fairhaven on Harris St. Too many residents in the event of a emergency to exit the area quickly through two streets.”
[Questioo 20. Intersection marked adequate]: “Depends on the time of day.”
The trees are what make the old neighborhoods attractive. I would like a restriction on people removing trees completely when building or remodeling. Some trees are necessarily removed, but others are taken down as if they were weeds.
[Question 7. Adjacent to Public Safety]: “Remove and Stop transient camps”
[Question 13A. After yes answer to allowing ADU’s]: “this is OK with us even though I strongly disagreed to #13 [to accommodate infill]”.
[Question 23. After approving conversion of Highlands to a park…]: “Depending on cost to me. Property taxes are already too high.”
[Question 10A. Height Limits]: “depends on the properties affected”
[Question 18. After Intersections marked poor]: “some have low visibility”
[Question 19. Sidewalk ranking]: “No sidewalks necessary NO NO NO – No sidewalks on bayside – it would ruin the character”
[Question 20A. After other]: “ DO NOT WANT MORE Cars congesting intersection”
[Question 21. General comment]: POOR – Can’t handle more congestion”
[Question 23. Highlands to park/open space]: “We would happily contribute to this financially.”
Please don’t let the City/+ Planning dept. ruin Edgemoor.
[Question 19. Sidewalks list]: “crosswalk from Bayside to middle school”
[Question 20A. other]: “Cars standing on the bridge both directions”
Reopen Donovan for Local (Edgemoor) access! Reopen access road that port owns that runs from Harris to 10th let edgemoor people free of having to drive thru Fairhaven
[Question 19. Sidewalks list]: “A waste of money! None needed Pedestrians walk on the street on Hawthorne instead of the good sidewalk by the school. (a perfect example!)”
Sidewalks are a waste of money. Edgemoor should be left alone. Politics always spoils.
Stop signs needed at 1. Hawthorne and Fieldston 3 way
2. Fieldston and Willow 4 way
3. Briar and Middlefield 3 way
Tree roots on Briar near Willow
“Q14 Trees help Edgemoor its character – Look at the loss of character on Shorewood Drive when homeowners developers cut trees.
Q15 Covenants should be put in place to stop new owners cutting down lots of trees – Look at the corner of Briar and Bayside (South).
Q20A and 21 Capacity is OK unless school is starting or getting out – or there is a function at the school or park.
Q19 We don’t need too many more sidewalks – more 25mph (or even 20 mph like Seattle) would help.
Why aren’t covenants enforced? (1) Such as boats on trailers sitting in full view in front yards (2) Such as trailers, campers, and yardwaste vehicles in full view in front yards. These things destroy the beauty of neighborhood.
[Question 20. Intersection of 12th et al, marked adequate]: “assuming no changes in traffic volume”
-For any new plantings or trees: height should be restricted to the highest leve of the house on the property - would like to see trees trimmed or removed to enhance water views
[Question 20. Intersection of 12th et al]: “for now – but not if more development!”
Running a low impact business out or your house [should be allowed(?)] Having part of home converted to a legal apartment should be permitted if there is adequate parking on the lot [should also be allowed(?)
House next door (underground) has never cut lawn (roof) and backyard . fire , health, safety hazard. Brambles are adjacent and moving into my yard. Small animals get caught in thorns and brambles. A lot of dead wildlife eaten and stalked in field.
[Question 19. Sidewalk priorities, none ranked] “Sidewalks around Middle School and adequate crosswalks”
[Question 20A. Other] “Reopen Donovan Ave, the bridge traffic backs up and Fairhaven business District is not a viable route.”
[Question 7. After Public Safety] “need sidewalks on fieldston” [and after Views] “Need really tall trees removed”
[Question 10A, Height limitations]: “What does it matter if the City grants variances.”
[Question 15. On tree accommodation]: “This question does not make sense to me. I think the more trees removed, the better.”
Fieldston is dangerous for walking and biking because of speeding vehicles. We need sidewalks there and on Linden. Also, because of lack of recreation in the neighborhood, Bayside Swimming Pool should be for Edgemoor residents only.
Approve of thinning of trees, limbing of trees to enhance views. Strongly object to topping of trees to preserve views.
[Question 20A.] “Needs a turn lane onto Hawthorn (Southbound)
Do not mess with Edgemoor, it is the perfect neighborhood.
Pedestrian walking on streets is very dangerous, especially at night. Brush needs to be cut near intersections. The entry to Hawthorn Rd., first house on the right—yard is a BIG EYESORE!
[Question 20A.] “Traffic at times goes from road to Ferry Terminal over the bridge and congests traffic in all lanes by Fairhaven M.S.
[Question 12A.] “* This question is inaccurate and leading. There is no limit on house size today, rather a house larger than 5500sf need a specific review. The Association should learn the facts before asking such questions.”
[Question 14.] “People should be able to do what they want with their own trees – kkeep them or cut them. Tree/view policy should be restricted to public right of ways.
[Question18.] “This question is nonsensical – what if “optimal placement” requires tree removal? Should read “…should be allowed to achieve…”. If so, then strongly agree.
[Question 20A.] “Left hand turn lane northbound from Chuckanut Drive will fix most of the problem.”
The County Council wants Edgemoor subdivided (Laurie Casky Schrieber has said so) because the lots are so big. This is wrong and the neighborhood association should say that to the council (both the county and city).
District 3 Comments:
Any large development in the Highlands must include significantly enlarged access roads, preferably not a simple enlargement of the one current road (12th/Chuckanut)
If in fact the Fairhaven Highlands project goes through, please keep the zoning to single family homes.
It is easy to see what happens to increased dwelling units to a ratio of parking allotment and congested intersections by observing the areas around WWU apartment complexes and the Bakerview/Northwest intersection. The Fairhaven Bridge would be less affected etc.
Evergreens- a moratorium on chopping mature Firs, Cedars, Spruce, Locust, Pine.
Cars and walkers get along well. Even the yard maintenance crews are considerate. A few times a car has been fast. The visibility is good. Sidewalks would be in the way, actually. Bellingham milage signs should say “maximum” speed limit.
[A concern to you:] The deterioration of the Rose Garden and Absence of a Hostle near the Alaska Ferry for international travelers.
Publicize posting of survey results so participants are remind to look at them
Keep Edgemoor the same.
Quit being nimby’s and allow others to share in our quality of life!
In the next newsletter please describe current and possible water access as well as use of tidal “lake” at foot of Willow (for boat storage).
Sidewalks for kid/pedestrians should be a priority and access for middle school kids from Willow Rd. directly to middle school through some purchased property edge on Parkridge (will cut down on parent parking)
Wooded area is in short supply- It is important to preserve it- once gone forever gone. For wildlife – and use of future generations
[Question 13A.] yes “if appropriately designed and sized/with a max. of 2 tenants and off street parking required – otherwise traffic to heavily impacted
[Question 20A.] “Please let’s not create an oversize intersection – just fine-tune what’s there
District 4 Comments:
7. Sidewalks,
Sidewalks
8.
Need more in low guest houses. Downsize from the
multiple garage type should be encouraged.
18. Cars go
by at 70-80mph by my house on Chuckanut. Speed bumps until Seapines or at least a solar powered speed sign that says
“slow down.” Very
disturbed about the housing development on Cross Street/Linden. Very sad for all the children who play in
this beautiful pond/nature reserve.
20.
A real challenge, but natural conditions impose
limits.
21.
Need
23. Investigate
this intention to defraud city. Subpoena
contracts of Edelstein and Sabjen (sp).
24. Thank
you for your volunteer work.
As much as
sidewalks are a pedestrian safety feature, they tend to detract from the
“country” flavor of the neighborhood.
Thank you for your hard work and consideration.
#22 and #23 are the critical issues facing our
neighborhood and B’ham. The traffic increase over the
last few years is evidence of our quickly growing population (influx). Demand (roads, lanes, traffic flow,
etc.) Has to keep up
with the population increase. It
will only become worse…*Use Seattle as a reference!
I’m not sure I know what the current plan is, so
hesitate to comment. Due to the
questions asked above I get a sense of what the “plan” is concerned about, but
need more information.
I would like to see it enforced that no more than 3
unrelated adults share a dwelling. Also,
that residents do not have more vehicles than can be
accommodated. ON THEIR OWN PROPERTY (not including short term
visitors.)
Looks crooked to us. Set up values inflated scheme by seller,
Edelstein. Please, let’s agree to NOT
allow development of the Chuckanut
Provide access to
Well-worded questionnaire. I encourage the development of a summary of
the responses. Possibly
accompanied by a follow-up and more definitive questionnaire that could
“fine-tune” many of the issues or concerns.
Increasing density means decreasing quality of
life. If the city is buying land around
Developing this area in the same manner as the
Sunset/Cordata/Bakerview/Guide
Meridian would be the spread of quantity over quality, but we are all here on
the Southside, because we want the opposite: quality over quantity. Please don’t destroy our quality of
life! We need more recreation on the
Southside not less! We Love this
neighborhood and hope it stays.
No infilling, large lots, quiet character, minimal
sidewalks except at busy intersections.
[Question 20A.] “proximity to narrow bridge”
What happens in adjacent neighborhoods impacts us as much of more that what happens in Edgemoor. What happens elsewhere in the city impacts us as much or more than what happens in Edgemoor.
[Question 20A.] “No left turn heading N in the morning”
Dogs for the safety of all should be on leash . We need to address this issue.
Thanks for your efforts.
I think it would be nice to have an open for all field/tennis court.
Keep parking on streets to a minimum especially during snow conditions – Willow and Chuckanut becoming too congested with traffic at peak hours – make residents strictly adhere to covenants and ordinances (little enforcement by city)
[Question 20A.] Adjacent to Sight Distance: “Trees need trimming on Willow and Chuckanut towards the bridge. Adjacent to Lighting: “Dark on Cyprus and Everglade” After other: “Need sidewalks – Everglade and Clark”
“There is no question – Bellingham will grow –traffic problems must be worked on a lot
[Question 10 A.] Height limit: “30ft. from street level. Too many variances.”
[Question 12A.] Other: “3000 Energy requirements in the future mean moving toward smaller dwellings.”
[Question 13 A.] “If it were really mother-in-laws living in them it would be fine, but they end up being rooming houses.
[Question 17. Waterfront access marked poor] “The end of Willow Street for example.”
[Question 18. Adjacent to Intersections and Pedestrian Safety respectively]: “Bayside and Chuckanut at the school is terrible.” “Need sidewalk from Willow to Viewcrest”
[Question 20. Marked poor]: “It should be a roundabout with maybe a walking bridge over Chuckanut.”
[Question 20A.] “As we wrote above, a roundabout with some kind of pedestrian bridge or tunnel. Maybe some kind of program to discourage parents from picking up and dropping off kids.”
[Question 21. All marked adequate]: Any change in the bridge would be a transportation disaster while the work was being done. Something needs to change with regard to transport to and from the school. That is the problem.”
(1) We need to strengthen enforcement of the law with regard to single family homes being occupied with more that 3 unrelated people. Single family homes becoming rooming houses with each person having a car and with renters having little concern for the neighborhood.
2) 100 acre woods is the biggest concern we have for preserving our neighborhood.
Trees that grow tall, impede views, should be cut down.
[Question 20A.] “Left turns for Chuckanut (northbound) should be prohibited. This would greatly increase capacity at peak hours.”
Facilities and safety for pedestrians are extremely poor in most of Edgemoor. This is ridiculous for a neighborhood with such a high percentage of retirees. The lack of sidewalks also creates another safety hazard as it encourages parking in the street.
[Question 20. Adjacent to poor]: “Pedestrian Crossings are not adequate.”
Edgemoor residents should trim back plantings or shrubs from parking strips!!! Cannot see oncoming cars at some intersections.
[Question 20A. Adjacent to marked Traffic Signal Timing]: “traffic light stops up traffic”
[Question 21. Adjacent to pavement marked poor]: “need 14th Bridge”
[Question 23.] “Looks crooked to us Set up values inflated scheme by seller and Edelstein Investigate this intention to defraud city Subpoena contracts of Edelstein and Sabhen
Concerned about the mail thefts. Should we consider more secure mailboxes?
[Question 20A.] “Bicycle Lanes”
[Question 16.] “We don’t live here for recreation.”
[Question 18.] Lighting adequate “but” poor “on some streets”. Intersections poor “Many do not meet well and it’s unsafe”- Pedestrian safety – “dependent on street/intersection and sidewalk”
[Question 20A.] “the bridge is becoming more of a problem and backs up traffic. Think of the extra mess if Chuckanut ridge goes thru! (housing)
[Question 19. None checked] “Additional sidewalks not necessary”
[Question 20A. None checked] “intersection functions just fine!”
Survey was fashioned to drive a bias towards unnecessary “improvements” to roads and sidewalks. Who drives this agenda? How about a completely neutral survey?
Fairhaven Highlands Subdivision has not been adequately addressed as to environment, traffic, etc. More public hearing is needed.
[Question 21.] Capacity adequate “right now but not if Chuckanut Ridge becomes developed”
District 5 Comments:
With more housing, this bridge could be
impacted. Where is the water
access?
A recent trend to build extra large single family
homes with a floor space of up to 10,000 sq. ft. is having a very detrimental
effect on the character of the neighborhood.
To prevent further encroachment by these mega homes residents of the Edgemoore neighborhood should actively support the city in
enforcing the ordinance which limits the size of single family homes to 5500
sq. ft.
Humans are great at making rules for others to
follow but not so great at following those rules themselves. I have neighbors that complain about trees
growing in front of them while simultaneously refusing to cut their own. They are hypocrites like (name omitted).
Sidewalks on Fieldston Rd.
Those helicopters low and annoying-
anyone else complaining?
A fun community event to get people
together. Emergency preparedness.
Thank you!
Leave neighborhood alone – it’s
fine – you people will just screw it up!
No sidewalks
The inferstructure (sp)
must be planned as part of the development (CR)
Parks in the North of the city should be the city’s
priority. The city has more than enough
land area to accommodate present and future population. We are against sprawl into agricultural land
and forested areas – especially around
(C
Edgemoore
zoning needs to remain single family residential- any changes would undermine
the character of the neighborhood and the infrastructure would not be able to
accommodate more residential infill.
People who live here value the tranquility of the neighborhood.
[Question 20.] poor “during the time student goes or leaves the school.”
[Question 18.] “fieldston needs widening and sidewalks Badly. It is merely a lane with lots of traffic and very dangerous to walkers.”
[Question 20.] adequate “now! It is hard to imagine if the Chuckanut Ridge development happens!”
If the residential devel. Of 100 Acre Wood proceeds, developers should pay for the increased need for all associated services (roads, sewers, schools, fire protection, etc.)
[Question 5.] [Respondent does not have children who walk to school] “not anymore- although just 4 blocks from FMS, I drove my kids due to lack of sidewalks on Chuckanut.
[Question 21., all marked adequate] “for a population that is stable or declining – not a population expected to expand significantly in the next decade.”
[Question 20A.] Now kids cross from school when Traffic on Bridge can turn right onto Hawthorn, leading to back up of traffic on bridge and into intersection at Fairhaven Blvd. Can the walk lighttiming be changed so kids cross when Traffic from Parkridge has green light.
Our personal experience is that the City of Bellingham does not support or recognize the existing covenants that run with and protect property in Edgemoor. We had to sue the COB to get them to recognize the Clarkwood Plat covenants. We won. The COB planning department said it wasn’t their fault (spineless!)
[Question 20. 12th intersection good] “the intersection works well.
[Question 20A.] - school children not obeying the signs. “Walk or Don’t Walk”
BNSF should not block resident’s views by Allowing trees to grow uncontrolled along its property or right of way.
District 6 Comments:
Thank you for working hard to make the neighborhood
better.
No noise hours (no mowing, blowing, etc.) before
9:00 am after
Speed calming devices (around circles) on Fieldston
and Viewcrest in particular. We chose this neighborhood because
of the lot size and low
density! Making changes such as infilling
will change the character and drive residents out where they can find land and
privacy (i.e. further sprawl)
Paint ball games with large numbers of youth in
woods on private property (more neighbors report) Car body repair and other such hobbies – an
ordinance to address noise, are and water pollution, city of Bellingham trimmed
road edges (major cuts this year) and left all debris. (
negative neighborhood ambiance)
Answers to several (maybe most) of the questions
depend on evaluation of circumstances.
The ENA provides a forum for discussion and education about planning
issues, but seems too contentious for real problem solving.
Thank you for this opportunity for input.
Allowing the C
Looks crooked to us set up values – scheme by
seller & Edeltein / investigate/ subpoena
contracts.
White line at entry to Sea Pines
I don’t believe that the Fairhaven Highlands should
be developed into moderate to high-density housing. This is not the area to turn into a highly
developed neighborhood. If there are any
homes built there they should be built without removing and leveling the area.
Large trees should be left standing throughout –
similar to the rest of Edgemoore and South
neighborhoods! Although many felt that Briza would ruin the environment, it has become what I feel
is a model for development of hillside property. There were many large trees saved, natural
smaller vegetation saved- tracts left
untouched and in the hands of the city (preserved) some views saved – access to
the waterfront to the public well preserved – and houses placed on lots in a
way that not a lot of vegetation was removed and replaced with grass. This is a model project! When the new section of
Minimal ( 50/100 homes
single family) or preferably no development of C
Maintain slow consistent single family residential
– no large tract housing developments.
No short plats, keep single family residential plats large please. Keep traffic to minimum. Keep neighborhood charm alive. Limit development to 2 or 3 houses per year,
per zone 1 –6.
Desperately need sidewalks A & B. Fairhaven Highlands will dramatically change Edgemoore. It must
be protected. Improve water access and
bus service for all of Edgemoore.
Better notification of proposed construction. Tree height limits/ density
limits/ etc. that block views.
FH :