people & places (new posts)

Townhouses On Renton Ave:

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:40:35 +0000

Thanks for the info, Scott. Glad to see there's some action on these.

Townhouses On Renton Ave:

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:51:20 +0000

Looks to be this real estate investment company:

http://www.pacificacompanies.com/about/index.cfm

via

http://www.bizapedia.com/wa/PACIFICA-RED-ROCK-LLC.html

Townhouses On Renton Ave: Re: Townhouses On Renton Ave

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:26:52 +0000

I see that "PACIFICA RED ROCK LLC" bought at least the "T" shaped parcel for $0 dated 3/4/2013. The adjacent parcel to the south doesn't appear to have a recent transaction - which seems odd since they're very related properties.

http://info.kingcounty.gov/Assessor/eRealProperty/Detail.aspx?ParcelNbr=2660500392

Townhouses On Renton Ave:

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:02:22 +0000

More activity today, a city inspector there going over drawings with a contractor.

Townhouses On Renton Ave:

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:55:45 +0000

More activity yesterday around the lunch hour — suits checking the place out:

They said they hope to keep the place condos and that, considering how long they've been sitting, they're in pretty good shape.

Townhouses On Renton Ave:

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:37:48 +0000

That's great news! I live right near these and would love to see these get bought up, finished, and active with people. Anyone hear anything else more recently?

Townhouses On Renton Ave: Re: Townhouses On Renton Ave

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:08:52 +0000

Townhouses On Renton Ave: Townhouses On Renton Ave

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:38:08 +0000

Walking my dog last week by the unfinished townhouses on Renton Ave, just north of Dawson (south of Hudson), and there were three guys pulling out plans and going over paper work> I stopped to chat, and they said the unfinished buildings (I think there are nearly 30 of them) had gone into receivership and were going to be completed. they were putting together a punch list of work to be done, and had the impression that the buildings were generally still in good shape.

Very encouraging!

The Old Orca School Building: Re: SPLAB

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:52:56 +0000

Thanks for the plug Rainer. SPLAB is also hosting a regional event, The Cascadia Poetry Festival, March 24-25, with about 40 poets from around the region. Details: splab dot org slash cascadia. Sam Hamill is one of the key faculty members and there will be a women's Eco-Poetry Panel at the Seward Park Environmental and Audubon Center with a free panel/nature walk/prompt. All the women are from Canada. A gold pass, gets you admission to all events and is only $50. The State Commission on Humanities, Poets & Writers and The Elysian Brewing Company are among the sponsors. A Saturday night party promises to be quite fun. We hope to see our neighbors there. Paul Nelson

The Old Orca School Building:

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:43:27 +0000

The Columbia School building is being rented by the Torah Day School of Seattle, an Orthodox Jewish school. SPLAB is a poetry project housed in the 'Cultural Corner' wing of the school.

The Old Orca School Building: The Old Orca School Building

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:13:58 +0000

Hi,
Does anyone know if a private school is renting it? Thanks.

neighbor announces bid for Bruce Harrell's Council seat:

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 03:05:14 +0000

The tunnel project cannot be reversed—how can he run on that platform? It is moving forward.

neighbor announces bid for Bruce Harrell's Council seat:

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:21:38 +0000

Brad,

Thanks for throwing your hat in to the ring. I am especially interested in candidates who don't want to give a blank check to the tunnel project. I am very disappointed with the current city council not asking the tough questions about project impacts and the cost overrun provision that sticks it to Seattle property owners.

neighbor announces bid for Bruce Harrell's Council seat:

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:12:16 +0000

Ten bucks says "Flip Wilson" and "Richard" are the same (angry) person! Or maybe both use the turn of speech "this guy" a lot, and throw out ill-founded ire in the same way, and happen to make posts just a few minutes apart…

neighbor announces bid for Bruce Harrell's Council seat:

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 07:08:01 +0000

I already hate this guy. He goes negative on the day he announces. this shows that he has no substance.

neighbor announces bid for Bruce Harrell's Council seat:

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 06:52:43 +0000

This guy does not know what he's talking about—Harrell has show great stewardship of City Light. He is the reason rates are not higher. The reason for the past rate increase is because energy prices dropped and city light brought in lees money than expected.

Meacham is a surface option guy—watch out. These people also advocate for higher electric rates to promote conservation.

Harrell will clean the floor with this guy.

neighbor announces bid for Bruce Harrell's Council seat: neighbor announces bid for Bruce Harrell's Council seat

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 03:53:16 +0000

Columbia Citizen Brad Meacham announced this morning that he's running for Council. From Publicola:

Brad Meacham announced this morning that he’s running for city council. Meacham, the former head of the Municipal League, said he's going to run against Council Member Bruce Harrell.

Meacham, a former Seattle Times business reporter, currently works at T-Mobile. Meacham, 37, criticized Harrell's stewardship of Seattle City Light: "My opponent has been in charge of overseeing City Light for four years, and yet the agency still has no updated strategic plan after having raised power rates twice in just the last year. That's poor government, and poor leadership."

Harrell, serving his first term, was elected in 2007.

Publicola:

Times op/ed:

The voters have spoken: We need creative solutions to local problems

For Lease Sign Removed in the old TaF Space...: Re: business types in the landmark district

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:06:52 +0000

From Rebecca:

Hi Scott,

Thank you for the post, I had not seen it. I appreciate your inquiry and attempts to clear up any misconceptions. As you noted, the Landmarks Preservation Board does not have jurisdiction over use within the Columbia City Landmark District. The land use code requires a Certificate of Approval for any exterior alterations associated with a new tenant, including installation of ductwork and mechanical equipment.

Historic preservation standards discourage installation of mechanical equipment on primary facades (such as Rainier or Edmunds); however, the Columbia City Review Committee and Landmarks Preservation Board consider each application or proposal on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the characteristics of each site. As the Coordinator of the district I am available to meet with property owners and potential tenants to explore options that allow for the continued viability of retail spaces and historic properties. I have not met with anyone to discuss or explore options for that space.

Rebecca

For Lease Sign Removed in the old TaF Space...: business types in the landmark district

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:29:59 +0000

I've had my frustrations with the landmarks committee as well, but this isn't one of them. Because… they've got nothing to say about it. They don't review the composition of the business district, just the physical changes associated with its activity. It's never been on their agenda.

I've heard about the insurance office from just one person, so it could be nothing more than a rumor.

(update) Oh, I get it. I suppose someone at the City might have advised against a restaurant due to its effect on the building exterior. But I haven't heard about that, and I'm pretty sure our local committee hasn't discussed it. Let's ask Rebecca Frestedt.

For Lease Sign Removed in the old TaF Space...:

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 03:18:38 +0000

I am outraged that once again the historical preservation committee has actively sought to keep Columbia City from reaching its true potential. Way to miss the point bozos. Enjoy your insurance office, folks.