Here is a partial picture of Pinehurst property crime for the month. Click on the map to enlarge it.
You can see ALL the types of crime at http://web5.seattle.gov/mnm/policereports.aspx. Select the North neighborhood and enter a date range.
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Crime-wise, burglaries and car prowls are way up from last year at this time. Whereas in 2015 there were 386 burglaries, this year there are 565. For car prowls it is 770 in 2015 and 1182 in 2016. Commercial burglaries are up, also: 147 in 2015 and 240 in 2016. Major Crimes Unit is working on these, clearing a lot of cases in the north end. North Precinct is also using crime analysis data to get maps of hot spots so patrols can be sent out to them if they have free time. Read all the minutes here.
April and May are the City’s Spring Clean months, so we want to do a litter pickup now to support that program. Our next work party will be Sunday, April 10th, at 10:00 am. It takes about two hours, but you aren’t committed to the whole time if that’s too long for you. We have grabbers, bags, brooms and a sharps container. You bring work gloves. If you are interested in helping, please email nancy@pinehurstseattle.org. We’ll meet at the northeast corner of Pinehurst Way and NE 115th St, rain or shine. This is a fun event – we work in pairs and have good laughs over some of the stuff we put in our garbage bags. And it’s always nice when a neighbor honks or gives us a thumbs-up for our efforts! Our commitment is for four cleanup events a year, but volunteering for this event does NOT commit you to future work parties. If you participate, you’ll sign a volunteer sign-in sheet that gives you insurance coverage during the event. I’ll go over safety precautions with everyone before we start. Information about the City’s program is at: http://www.seattle.gov/util/environmentconservation/getinvolved/adoptastreet/. If you haven’t contacted Nancy and want to show up spur of the moment, that’s fine. Come on and join the party, meet your neighbors and make a difference!
Four year old Malia painted the rainbow that’s in the pocket park this month. She lives really near the park, sees the pictures every month, and decided she wanted to offer one of hers. When I went to her house to pick it up, she greeted me at the door in a colorful striped dress. I commented that her pretty dress looked like a rainbow. Her mom laughed and said, ‘Malia, go get your painting.’ And guess what? It was a rainbow. We laughed in delight. If you see it in the park, you’ll notice that the rainbow and sun are all sparkly. Nice job, Malia! Thanks for prettying up our park this month! You can see Malia’s original artwork in the park kiosk on the corner of NE 117th St & 19th Ave NE. If you would like to submit your child’s artwork for the Pocket Park, please email nancy@pinehurstseattle.org. We’ll put it on mat board donated by FRAMEIT Ltd, 10712 5th Ave NE.
Trees bring life to Seattle. Some of the benefits of our tree canopy are:
Seattle currently has a 23% tree canopy cover. The goal is to reach 30% by 2037. We can help build the canopy by planting and maintaining trees. Who is responsible for maintaining the street tree in front of my house? All planting strip trees are regulated by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), but only a percentage are maintained by SDOT. If a tree was planted by a property owner, or has grown naturally, the abutting property owner is responsible for maintaining the tree. If you are unsure who may have planted your tree, you can call 206-684-TREE to obtain information about maintenance responsibility. Do I need a permit to prune, plant, or remove a street tree? Yes. Permits are issued by SDOT. The planting application can be found online here. The pruning and removal application can be found here. Do I need a permit to remove a tree on my property? Removal of trees or vegetation adjacent to environmentally critical areas including streams, wetlands, shorelines, and steep slopes requires approval. Additionally, interim regulations passed in 2009 implemented limits on the type and number of trees that may be removed in all commercial, low-rise, and mid-rise zones and on single family lots 5,000 sq. ft. or greater. While no permit is required, property owners are responsible for meeting applicable limitations. More information is available here. Can I plant trees under power lines? Yes, as long as you plant a small tree that will not grow to become entangled in the lines. A 10 foot clearance should be kept between trees and power lines. Tree limbs contacting power lines are the number one cause of power outages in Seattle. Can I top or prune a City-owned tree to improve my view? The City does not allow the topping of trees for private views. Topping is a process that will cause long-term harm to the trees, increase work later when the tree re-sprouts, and will lead to hazardous situations with the tree as it decays at the topping point. The City may work with adjacent residents to prune trees correctly if possible; however it is not always possible to accommodate views through pruning. Residents who wish to see trees pruned for views can request a tree trimming permit from the department managing the trees in question. When do I need a certified arborist, and how can I find one to hire? Certified arborists are trained tree professionals certified by the International Society of Arboriculture. Arborists can prune trees of all sizes, inspect and treat trees for pests and diseases, and safely remove dead or unsafe trees. Arborists can also plant trees, provide emergency tree care, remove stumps, and address issues such as fertilization. Not all those who advertise as tree care professionals are certified arborists; make sure you hire one who is. Certified arborists in the Seattle area can be found here.
9:30-11:30 am, April 9, 2016
Please come on out if you want to help with the annual sprucing up of the PPP! A couple hours of our time makes in big difference in the appearance of our local park. The PPP is at the corner of 19th Ave NE and NE 117th St.
We’ll spend some time weeding and then spread some fresh bark mulch. So bring your favorite weeding tool and a bucket. A pitchfork and wheelbarrow could also come in handy.
All are welcome, see you there!
Garth Ferber
The complex will be constructed to Built Green 4-star standards. The 3-bedroom units will be for sale. Seven will be live/work with 1,950 to 2,050 square feet, including 430 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. Thirteen will be townhouses with 1,425 to 1,650 square feet. Prices won’t be set until the project gets closer to breaking ground. Private rooftop terraces and a landscaped interior courtyard with seating are planned. NK said the 18 parking stalls will be inside an enclosed podium, with four townhouses on top. The podium will eliminate the need for costly excavation to create parking.
There are three funds within the program: Small Sparks Fund; Small and Simple Projects Fund; Large Projects Fund. More information about the Department of Neighborhoods funds is here. Here are the District 5 Small and Simple Project Fund projects for this cycle: $25,000 to Lake City Future First to organize a series of nine community conversations with dedicated local outreach to reach new and existing partners, especially under-represented voices. (Community match: $29,750) $25,000 to Lake City Greenways Project to develop 60% construction drawings for a pocket park in the Olympic Hills neighborhood. (Community match: $15,713) $25,000 to Friends of the Lake City Fred Meyer Garden Project to develop schematic design and construction drawings based on the conceptual design; and continue the work of fundraising, business outreach, artist engagement, and a robust public process. (Community match: $15,281) From Emily Sprong Suiter:
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