The Phinney Ridge Community Council (PRCC) is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization that tracks issues such as public safety, transportation, transit, land use, zoning, city budget priorities, capital improvements, parks, open space use and other civic issues.
The PRCC initiates communication with elected officials, city departments, other community councils and civic organizations to ensure our neighborhood shares in opportunities for public input and resources.
The PRCC is a resource for sharing ideas, concerns and for building coalitions.
Currently we are meeting via ZOOM. Check Agenda or Announcements for ZOOM log in information for upcoming meetings.
Members of the PRCC Board of Directors must live, rent or own property or a business between Aurora Avenue & 8th Avenue N.W. and between N. 46th Street and N. 75th Street
Questions and information about the Phinney Ridge Community Council? Contact PRCC President:
Alice Poggi: Email
NEWS & Announcements
Seattle Comprehensive Plan SEPA Scoping Comments Due July 25, 2022
"Seattle is expected to continue to see significant housing and job growth. Regional planning policies require Seattle to plan for at least 169,500 new jobs and 112,000 new homes by 2044 "
Where will this housing be built and what type of housing? Read about the options under study to increase density in different ways.
More information on the EIS process and alternatives as well as materials related to the proposal may be reviewed on the project website: http://www.seattle.gov/opcd/one-seattle-plan
Agencies, affected tribes, and members of the public are invited to comment on the scope of the EIS. You may comment on alternatives, mitigation measures, probable significant adverse impacts, and licenses or other approvals that may be required. The method and deadline for providing comments is as follows:
Comments may be submitted 3 ways: (1) on the Comprehensive Plan Update engagement platform at engage.oneseattleplan.com; (2) by email to brennon.staley@seattle.gov; or (3) by letter to Brennon Staley Office of Planning and Community Development, P.O. Box 94788, Seattle, WA 98124-7088
31 unit SEDU project to replace fourplex at 6555 Greenwood
On June 21st interested neighbors met with the developer and his architect who confirmed this will be a 31 unit development with only small units (under 300 sf). No parking is required and none will be provided. Rents will average around $1500/month. The developer claimed that only 10% of the residents are likely to have cars. Conceptual plans will be posted on the SDCI site within a few week. The project is subject to SEPA (environmental review) and Administrative Design Review (no involvement by the NW Design Review Board). The public will be invited to comment on the design but there is no public meeting. Check back here for info when available.
The fourplex at the site will be demolished.
City Council Redistricting
District 6 Public Forum is July 14th
According to the 2020 Census, Seattle’s population is 737,015, a growth of 21.1% since 2010. The redistricting process will ensure that, by the 2023 election cycle, each Seattle Council District will include approximately 105,288 people. To achieve this number, the Commission will redraw the boundary lines of all districts, expanding Districts 1, 2, 5, and 6 and contracting Districts 3, 4, and 7.
Attend a Public Forum Register in advance at https://seattle.surveymonkey.com/r/VXM2PGW
District 6 Public Forum: July 14, 2022 from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Physical: City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, Bertha Knight Landes Room
Virtual Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82177793287
Information on Initial Map Alternatives can be found at city's website - links below. All 7 council members representing the current district's terms expire in December, 2023. Note that the initial maps show some odd boundaries on the north for D6 and the population estimates do NOT recognize all of the new units recently constructed or under construction now in D6 (Greenwood and other locations.) The Redistricting Commission is aware of this but uncertain how it will influence final District boundaries.
https://www.seattle.gov/redistricting/how-to-participate