VUECREST Newsletter May 2018 In This Issue: Vuecrest Pathways New Building around Vuecrest NEP Project Ideas Sumiyoshi/Continental Property Update Calendar Items: Vuecrest Board Meeting May 10th Vuecrest Book Club June 4th Vuecrest Pathways Just a reminder that the pathways or “walking shortcuts” through Vuecrest are actually public right of ways owned by the city of Bellevue thus they are governed by city codes that prohibit skateboarding and motorized vehicles. Please notify the city if you observe a violation so they can address the issue. New Apartment Buildings on 10th Street The directors of Vuecrest encourage you to be involved with Bellevue’s building process surrounding our community. There are projects being submitted for city approval that could potentially affect easy access to our community and may impact homeowner’s views. It will take all of us to make a wave large enough to stop harmful progress to our community. Please contact Mark Brennan with the Bellevue Planning Department for more information. NEP Project Ideas (Neighborhood Enhancement Project) The NEP Project has the potential to offer the Vuecrest community up to $300K in city funds for a project of our choosing! At the Bellevue City Open House on April 18th which discussed this project, we were advised to submit as many suggested projects as possible. The NEP team would then evaluate those best suited to their program and then forward the others to appropriate departments in the City for possible inclusion in those budgets/projects. Here is a link to the actual online form for our neighbors to submit their ideas: https://planning.bellevuewa.gov/community-development/neighborhoods/neighborhood-improvement/neighborhood-enhancement-program/NEP-project-idea-request-form/ <https://planning.bellevuewa.gov/community-development/neighborhoods/neighborhood-improvement/neighborhood-enhancement-program/NEP-project-idea-request-form/> Here’s some ideas to get you started… 1. A traffic circle at the 10th entrance with an art installment 2. Belfair/Belfair traffic circle 3. Sidewalk from south entrance of Vuecrest to Meydenbauer Park entrance 4. Sidewalk on 92nd from 8th to Clyde Hill boundary (connecting existing sidewalks bordering Vuecrest). 5. Brick wall extension to 8th 6. Speed bumps on Vineyard Crest 7. Enhanced crossing with lights at Park across NE 8th Sumiyoshi/Continental Property Project Update Here is the May construction schedule for five story rental apartment complex at our east entrance (the northeast corner of 10th and 100th). The 137-unit apartment building will have two levels of underground parking. What to Expect This Month: Utility and grading work will continue at the West side of the project. The rooftop penthouses will continue to be painted this month. Drywall is currently being installed on the 1st floor. Cabinets and flooring are being installed on the 3rd floor. The units on the 2nd floor are scheduled to get painted this month. CALENDAR ITEMS: Monthly Board Meeting Thursday, May 10th The location will be at the Goodenow’s home 9837 Hilltop. All Vuecrest residents are encouraged to attend! The usual monthly Board Meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month, please contact directors@vuecrest.net <mailto:directors@vuecrest.net> with your questions. Vuecrest Book Club Monday, June 4th The May 7th book club was cancelled. Hope to see you next month! June 4th –The Alice Network, by Kate Quinn. Hosted by Jennifer Rasar The usual Book Club meeting date is the first Monday of each month, please contact Melissa at mhambleton@comcast.net <mailto:mhambleton@comcast.net> with your questions and time and location information.