On December 7, 2015, the Lakewood, WA City Council will take final action on the Lakewood City Planning Commission resolution to rezone the 7 acre undeveloped property, located at the intersection of Gravelly Lake Drive and Veterans Drive, from Family Estate (R-1) to Single Family (R-3), thereby creating the possibility of building up to 33 houses when 10 can currently be accommodated, thus depreciating the character of one of Lakewood’s most defining physical attributes. Please join me in urging the City Council to reject this proposal and retain the R-1 zone and the character of Gravelly Lake Drive.
Details: This resolution is not in response to a property owner/developer request; rather, this is an initiative on the part of the Lakewood Planning Commission. Here are the potential effects of this rezoning: (a) as many as 33 single family dwellings, on individual lots of 7,500 ft2, could be built; (b) a significant number of old growth trees (Douglas Fir, Garry Oak, Madrone, etc.) would be removed to accommodate such housing density; (c) a significant increase in the number of privately owned and service vehicles could be expected to add to the traffic stresses of both Gravelly Lake Drive and Veterans Drive, as well as Washington Boulevard, which is one block north; (d) an unknown, but potentially significant impact, on underlying aquifers between Gravelly Lake and American Lake, with possibly detrimental consequences for the Lakewood Water District; (e) an extremely detrimental impact on the architectural esthetics of the homes and landscaping along Gravelly Lake Drive between Madera and the Tacoma Country & Golf Club. In addition, there is a 1908 red brick building, possibly of historic significance, located in the northeast corner of the property (by the intersection of Gravelly Lake Drive and Veterans Drive) that will in all likelihood be demolished in the course of development.
Under its current Family Estate (R-1) zoning, this 7 acre property could be developed to include approximately 10 individual home sites of 25,000 ft2. This would be consistent with the rest of Gravelly Lake Drive properties, of which there are over 100, all but one of which are larger than 25,000 ft2. The single exception is an 18,000 ft2 short plat of a much larger property. These 100 plus properties along Gravelly Lake Drive do not include the 63 properties that comprise Madera (avg. lot size 20,429 ft2; or, the 16 condo properties comprising Greystone Estate's 5 acres.
The City of Lakewood's Community profile documents that the residents place top priority on preserving the natural beauty within their community and have done so by preserving "its lovely existing single family neighborhoods while creating an urban center that supports multi- family residential in planned areas with high levels of public services."* We believe maintaining the low density of Gravelly Lake Dr is the best way to meet the goals stated in the City's self stated Vision. Please join us in urging the Lakewood City Council to maintain the unique character of Gravelly Lake Drive as one of the important gateway features of our community by signing the petition and by sharing this with others who might care about appropriate city design.
*City of Lakewood Community Vision Aug, 2014Updates
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One hundred signatures reached. Gravelly Lake Drive deserves this attention.
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That is a lot of houses in such a small plat, with setbacks, 20-25% of the land taken out for roads, etc, the houses will be very close and dense. I strongly urge the members to reject this zoning change and leave it at R1
Consider the probable negative impact on quality of living should construction consist of 33+ houses: change character of neighborhood, increase in traffic, increase use of public services from water to police to fire, decrease of natural environment.
Please leave our area alone. We chose to live here because of the trees and the quiet and the larger lots. There are other areas of Lakewood where housing can be built. Stacking more housing into our lovely large lot neighborhoods will mean people like me are going to begin considering going somewhere else.
Iam against them building 33 homes and iam currently a licensed Realtor Broker with KW Puyallup, however live in Lakewood...Please, spare this property for fewer homes!
I am opposed to the rezoning proposal by the City. I do not think the City should unilaterally decide on issues that would have significant impact for the neighborhood. It seems the proposal would have negative consequences for the neighborhood, including a negative impact on property values..
This re-zoning project indicates a lack of wisdom: a) no concern for eradicating historic trees that cool our increasing temperature; b) no concern on how the increased population will affect already crowded schools in the area; c) no concern for increased burden on emergency services. For starters. It astounds me how 'leaders' choose to arbitrarily swing a 'money bag' over residents' heads, using 'housing' to increase revenue. How selfish. What a lack of foresight. Shame on Lakewood City Council.
Stop destroying Lakewood.
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On December 7, 2015, the Lakewood, WA City Council will take final action on the Lakewood City Planning Commission resolution to rezone the 7 acre undeveloped property, located at the intersection of Gravelly Lake Drive and Veterans Drive, from Family Estate (R-1) to Single Family (R-3), thereby creating the possibility of building up to 33 houses when 10 can currently be accommodated, thus depreciating the character of one of Lakewood’s most defining physical attributes. Please join me in urging the City Council to reject this proposal and retain the R-1 zone and the character of Gravelly Lake Drive.
Details: This resolution is not in response to a property owner/developer request; rather, this is an initiative on the part of the Lakewood Planning Commission. Here are the potential effects of this rezoning: (a) as many as 33 single family dwellings, on individual lots of 7,500 ft2, could be built; (b) a significant number of old growth trees (Douglas Fir, Garry Oak, Madrone, etc.) would be removed to accommodate such housing density; (c) a significant increase in the number of privately owned and service vehicles could be expected to add to the traffic stresses of both Gravelly Lake Drive and Veterans Drive, as well as Washington Boulevard, which is one block north; (d) an unknown, but potentially significant impact, on underlying aquifers between Gravelly Lake and American Lake, with possibly detrimental consequences for the Lakewood Water District; (e) an extremely detrimental impact on the architectural esthetics of the homes and landscaping along Gravelly Lake Drive between Madera and the Tacoma Country & Golf Club. In addition, there is a 1908 red brick building, possibly of historic significance, located in the northeast corner of the property (by the intersection of Gravelly Lake Drive and Veterans Drive) that will in all likelihood be demolished in the course of development.
Under its current Family Estate (R-1) zoning, this 7 acre property could be developed to include approximately 10 individual home sites of 25,000 ft2. This would be consistent with the rest of Gravelly Lake Drive properties, of which there are over 100, all but one of which are larger than 25,000 ft2. The single exception is an 18,000 ft2 short plat of a much larger property. These 100 plus properties along Gravelly Lake Drive do not include the 63 properties that comprise Madera (avg. lot size 20,429 ft2; or, the 16 condo properties comprising Greystone Estate's 5 acres.
The City of Lakewood's Community profile documents that the residents place top priority on preserving the natural beauty within their community and have done so by preserving "its lovely existing single family neighborhoods while creating an urban center that supports multi- family residential in planned areas with high levels of public services."* We believe maintaining the low density of Gravelly Lake Dr is the best way to meet the goals stated in the City's self stated Vision. Please join us in urging the Lakewood City Council to maintain the unique character of Gravelly Lake Drive as one of the important gateway features of our community by signing the petition and by sharing this with others who might care about appropriate city design.
*City of Lakewood Community Vision Aug, 2014Updates
Reached 250 supporters
November 2, 2015
October 30, 2015
The momentum behind this is undeniable. Lakewood is paying attention now.
October 28, 2015
One hundred signatures reached. Gravelly Lake Drive deserves this attention.
Reached 100 supporters
October 28, 2015
93 Comments
As a resident in the area of question I object to the rezoning to R-3. The traffic in the area is already beyond what the current infrastructure can handle during peak hours and this resolution would just increase the woes of area residents.
That is a lot of houses in such a small plat, with setbacks, 20-25% of the land taken out for roads, etc, the houses will be very close and dense. I strongly urge the members to reject this zoning change and leave it at R1
Consider the probable negative impact on quality of living should construction consist of 33+ houses: change character of neighborhood, increase in traffic, increase use of public services from water to police to fire, decrease of natural environment.
Please leave our area alone. We chose to live here because of the trees and the quiet and the larger lots. There are other areas of Lakewood where housing can be built. Stacking more housing into our lovely large lot neighborhoods will mean people like me are going to begin considering going somewhere else.
Iam against them building 33 homes and iam currently a licensed Realtor Broker with KW Puyallup, however live in Lakewood...Please, spare this property for fewer homes!
I am opposed to the rezoning proposal by the City. I do not think the City should unilaterally decide on issues that would have significant impact for the neighborhood. It seems the proposal would have negative consequences for the neighborhood, including a negative impact on property values..
This re-zoning project indicates a lack of wisdom: a) no concern for eradicating historic trees that cool our increasing temperature; b) no concern on how the increased population will affect already crowded schools in the area; c) no concern for increased burden on emergency services. For starters. It astounds me how 'leaders' choose to arbitrarily swing a 'money bag' over residents' heads, using 'housing' to increase revenue. How selfish. What a lack of foresight. Shame on Lakewood City Council.
Stop destroying Lakewood.
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As a resident in the area of question I object to the rezoning to R-3. The traffic in the area is already beyond what the current infrastructure can handle during peak hours and this resolution would just increase the woes of area residents.