Parking Ordinance

FCA was aware that the City was planning on enacting sweeping changes to Seattle’s parking policies and was concerned the new ordinances would not take into account Fauntleroy parking challenges given the number of cars already attracted to the area by the ferry and Lincoln Park. The proposed ordinance would allow developers of lots zoned commercial, residential split and multifamily to push parking onto the street as opposed to providing for parking on the property if the property was near rapid transit. We worked with the West Seattle Councilmember to treat Fauntleroy similar to the Alki Overlay which requires builders provide for offstreet parking in deference to the demand for street parking created by users of Alki Beach. The new ordinance requires off street parking is required for commercial, residential split lot and multifamily development within 1,320 feet of the Fauntleroy Dock (SMC 23.54.015 footnote 4 of Table B).

A letter from the FCA regarding 'Proposed Council Bill 119173 Concerning Off-Street Parking'

date posted: 20 Feb 2018 by: Mike Dey

Fauntleroy Community Association
P.O. Box 46343
Seattle, WA 98136-6343

February 20, 2018

To: City of Seattle (spencer.williams@seattle.gov)

Attn: Mr. Spencer Williams, aide to Mr. Rob Johnson
Ms. Lisa Herbold, West Seattle Councilwoman

Subject: Proposed Council Bill 119173 Concerning Off-Street Parking

The Fauntleroy Community Association (FCA) supports land use policies that:

• retain the character of our Fauntleroy neighborhood and businesses,
• provide for affordable housing, with equitable allocations for growth and density,
• concurrently develop infrastructure, including transit, utilities, green spaces, parks & other amenities to serve our growing community and promote urban livability.

Founded in 1980, the Fauntleroy Community Association has historically focused on issues that affected or potentially affected the quality of life in our community with focus of traffic, pollution, the presence of the Washington State ferry and other issues of concern. Over the years, our activities have expanded to include restoration of salmon habitat in Fauntleroy Creek and the cove, local parks and playgrounds, crime and public safety, traffic issues as they affect all of West Seattle, involvement in transportation-related committees and meetings, and many other topics. We sponsor two local festivals and issue quarterly newsletters for 400 member households, businesses and supporters.

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Proposed Rezoning, Upzoning Raise Significant Concerns

date posted: 15 Dec 2017 by: Mike Dey

On Oct. 30, the West Seattle Blog reported a proposed rezoning of the Joslin Building at 9250 45th SW in the heart of Fauntleroy’s retail area. On Nov. 8, representatives of the FCA Board met with the two owners to confirm the report and better understand their intentions so that FCA could begin an informed discussion with the community.

One of the owners lives in the Arroyos and the other is a former Seattle resident now living in Tacoma. At the meeting, they confirmed the Blog’s account and their desire to replace the existing structure with a 5-story mixed-use building with no on-site parking. It would have commercial on the bottom floor and 32 apartments above, each measuring 400 - 500 square feet.

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