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10/07/19 Meet the Candidates
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03/17/14 Important City Council Vote
11/28/13 We're Thankful For
02/19/13 CNW News and Updates
01/29/13 CNW News and Updates
12/08/12 Montevallo Permit Application
09/05/12 Community Meeting 9/6
06/04/12 Updates on Important Topics
04/15/12 Protecting Our R1 Neighborhoods
04/02/12 You Make Difference!
02/28/12 Woodtrails Again!
05/09/14 CNW Celebrates Vote
06/16/11 CNW Prevails!!
07/11/10 Supreme Court Will Review
01/04/10 The Journey Continues
04/05/09 Wood Trails/Montevallo Update
03/08/08 Another Victory Celebration
02/18/08 We Won - Part II
08/13/07 Victory is Ours!
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Another proposal for higher density housing (R-4 or four houses per acre) has been submitted to city planners, this time for Mack’s Corner at 168th St and Woodinville-Duvall Road. Roughly 100 residents of nearby homes attended a standing-room only informative talk with Pace Engineering on the proposal.
CNW through your support has shown why R-4 would be an environmental, traffic, and social disaster for our community. This proposal has the same “domino” effect as Wood Trails and Montevallo. Once sewers reach our neighborhood from either side the Woodinville Water District can compel existing residents to connect. Fees for the hookup of sewer are approximately $20,000 per homeowner plus ongoing service fees based on lot size and frontage. After all, Brightwater must be paid for and our neighborhood is convenient.
Sewer is the lynchpin. Upzoning and subsequent rapid high-density development would occur throughout the R-1. This is the heart of the five-year battle over Wood Trails and Montevallo, currently in the superior court system.
Although the proposal vaguely describes the handling of runoff water, etc. proposals are never final. Once such plans enter the approval process, input from local homeowners is often ignored. The developer claims that sewer hookup and low-impact development techniques would actually improve the health of local streams and Lake Leota, contrary to professional opinion.
Consider this proposal in the greater context and refuse it. Talk to your neighbors. Join CNW and donate to its efforts to retain our R-1 area and its character. Read this website to see the process CNW has already gone through, and is continuing, on behalf of the neighborhood.
Our city loves its trees and its recognition as a Tree City. Current regulations, however, are being evaluated by the City Council for revision. Overall, CNW is happy with the proposed changes – for example, they protect trees in critical areas yet allow homeowners to remove unhealthy trees that threaten their homes – but there are a few provisions that trouble us.
Changes are being proposed that would make it easy for developers to clear-cut land and replant with seedlings. Leafier and bigger trees make more shade, slow erosion from pounding rain water, and absorb noise. Trees increase the value of our property. What your neighbor or nearby developer does to his trees directly affects you; these activities are outlined by city tree codes.
We encourage you to make public comments at the City Council meeting on March 3rd, or email . Let the City Council know citizens value trees and request the proposed code be strengthened to encourage tree retention.
More reports are coming in on smash-for-cash burglaries in our neighborhood. These are crimes of opportunity during the day when homeowners are hard at work or caring for their schoolchildren. Thieves have kicked in doors, wandered through the house, then stolen jewelry, laptops, musical instruments, etc.
Efforts are being made to establish or renew Block Watches for the Wellington area. A number of neighbors have agreed to be captains, coordinating phone numbers and facilitating meetings for their blocks. The bigger picture, however, is introducing ourselves to our nearest neighbors, taking steps to make our homes less appealing to criminals, and keeping an eye out for each other. This is a highly effective way of deterring crime and taking control of our neighborhood before it is overrun by thieves.
Your home could be next. If you feel strongly about this, volunteer to help with Block Watch, a minimal investment of time with a great return. Contact Lisa Rhodes at for more information. At a minimum become acquainted with your immediate neighbors.
Donations to CNW are always appreciated and needed. We are attempting to uphold the neighborhood character by navigating the legal system for wise development of the R-1 area. A gift of $250 pays for an hour of legal time.
We are also a community organization which addresses other issues such as criminal activity and neighborhood activities. We encourage getting acquainted with each other, awareness of City policies which impact our neighborhood, and working toward safety and quality for our families.
Keep the Northwest Woodland Character in Wellington!
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