The City Council finally backed down and confirmed they will respect the existing R-2 zoning for the Suzuki property. You refused to let them steamroll our neighborhood infrastructure and now the aquifer stays protected. Keep watching them because we know they will try to push these bad deals again.
November 5, 2015
Final supporters
Dear COBI City Council Members:
The Suzuki Property is zoned R-2, which allows 30 houses on its 13.83 acres. We support current zoning, but not higher density development which would significantly impact aquifer recharge, wildlife diversity and traffic congestion during the school year for all islanders.- Higher density building would negatively impact the effective aquifer recharge and the water outflow to Puget Sound. Underground streams and the spring fed pond are powerful recharge engines for reuptake into our aquifers. Given current environmental issues we need to protect key environmental areas such as Suzuki.
- Higher density building would negatively impact the diverse wildlife in the area. Suzuki is one of the last wildlife corridors in the Winslow framework and contains a thriving diverse wildlife ecosystem.
- Higher density housing would exacerbate the current major traffic problems on Sportsman Club, New Brooklyn and High School Roads before and after school. No bike lanes and/or traffic lights currently exist on Sportsman Club Rd. to provide safe travel for students who bike and/or walk the schools on Sportsman Club Rd.
For these reasons, if development must occur, we support keeping the density at its current zoning of no more than 30 houses.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 11, 2015
August 3, 2015
The City Council thinks they can ignore us while they pave over our last wildlife corridors but this massive surge of support proves them wrong. We have finally forced them to pay attention to the destruction they are planning for the Suzuki property.
Reached 100 supporters
July 30, 2015
122 Comments
I wholeheartedly agree with this petition, so much of the appeal and beauty of this island is it's natural history, it's geography, it's long stretches of "just" land and animals. If you choose high density, you choose suburbia, and hello Issaquah West.
This location seems very poorly suited for a high-density project. Would love to see this property support adjacent schools, aquifer recharge, and pedestrian/bike trails. Let's not be short-sighted regarding development.
I strongly support this petition. If the Suzuki wildlife corridor must be developed, development needs to be limited to no more than 30 single-family homes to preserve the environment going forward, limit traffic in an already congested area and school zone and keep the small town feel many of us live here!
You have been charged with protecting the community and integrity of BI. This property should be swapped with the BISD for use as needed in the future. More development on this corner of BI is not a good idea for many reasons, including continued/increased traffic issues, wildlife displacement and habitat loss.
PLEASE just leave this property alone! When we replace forests with pavement, and give away public land to private parties, what we have is lost FOREVER. Your decision will last hundreds of years into the future! There is no going back.
Once it's gone it's gone, let's work together to find a workable solution to housing.
If the best option of leaving Suzuki undeveloped is not a choice, then please minimize the impacts on our island with this option.
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The City Council finally backed down and confirmed they will respect the existing R-2 zoning for the Suzuki property. You refused to let them steamroll our neighborhood infrastructure and now the aquifer stays protected. Keep watching them because we know they will try to push these bad deals again.
November 5, 2015
Final supporters
Dear COBI City Council Members:
The Suzuki Property is zoned R-2, which allows 30 houses on its 13.83 acres. We support current zoning, but not higher density development which would significantly impact aquifer recharge, wildlife diversity and traffic congestion during the school year for all islanders.- Higher density building would negatively impact the effective aquifer recharge and the water outflow to Puget Sound. Underground streams and the spring fed pond are powerful recharge engines for reuptake into our aquifers. Given current environmental issues we need to protect key environmental areas such as Suzuki.
- Higher density building would negatively impact the diverse wildlife in the area. Suzuki is one of the last wildlife corridors in the Winslow framework and contains a thriving diverse wildlife ecosystem.
- Higher density housing would exacerbate the current major traffic problems on Sportsman Club, New Brooklyn and High School Roads before and after school. No bike lanes and/or traffic lights currently exist on Sportsman Club Rd. to provide safe travel for students who bike and/or walk the schools on Sportsman Club Rd.
For these reasons, if development must occur, we support keeping the density at its current zoning of no more than 30 houses.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 11, 2015
August 3, 2015
The City Council thinks they can ignore us while they pave over our last wildlife corridors but this massive surge of support proves them wrong. We have finally forced them to pay attention to the destruction they are planning for the Suzuki property.
Reached 100 supporters
July 30, 2015
122 Comments
Please take into account all the relevant factors in considering the use of this wonderful Suzuki property. Namely, water, wildlife and traffic congestion. For example, traffic at Madison and Wyatt Way is already a nightmare and the expansion of the Grow Project isn't even finished yet!
I wholeheartedly agree with this petition, so much of the appeal and beauty of this island is it's natural history, it's geography, it's long stretches of "just" land and animals. If you choose high density, you choose suburbia, and hello Issaquah West.
This location seems very poorly suited for a high-density project. Would love to see this property support adjacent schools, aquifer recharge, and pedestrian/bike trails. Let's not be short-sighted regarding development.
I strongly support this petition. If the Suzuki wildlife corridor must be developed, development needs to be limited to no more than 30 single-family homes to preserve the environment going forward, limit traffic in an already congested area and school zone and keep the small town feel many of us live here!
You have been charged with protecting the community and integrity of BI. This property should be swapped with the BISD for use as needed in the future. More development on this corner of BI is not a good idea for many reasons, including continued/increased traffic issues, wildlife displacement and habitat loss.
PLEASE just leave this property alone! When we replace forests with pavement, and give away public land to private parties, what we have is lost FOREVER. Your decision will last hundreds of years into the future! There is no going back.
Once it's gone it's gone, let's work together to find a workable solution to housing.
If the best option of leaving Suzuki undeveloped is not a choice, then please minimize the impacts on our island with this option.
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Please take into account all the relevant factors in considering the use of this wonderful Suzuki property. Namely, water, wildlife and traffic congestion. For example, traffic at Madison and Wyatt Way is already a nightmare and the expansion of the Grow Project isn't even finished yet!