IN THIS ISSUE: Proposed Change in Height Limits near QFC Coyote in Vuecrest Keep Vuecrest Beautiful! Annual Egg Hunt Call for Volunteers Vuecrest Monthly Board Meeting Proposed Change in Height Limits near QFC The Bellevue Downtown Livability Study group is considering a proposal to change building height limits in downtown areas near Vuecrest. This is the same group that gave a presentation at the 2013 Vuecrest annual meeting and was mentioned in our August newsletter. If approved, the proposed changes would increase the height limit of the QFC and PDC (north of NE 10th) properties from 90' to as much as 300' and the areas adjacent to 100th Avenue from 55' to 70' and 90' to 125' height. This height increase could block views and impact the privacy of properties in Vuecrest. On the other hand, it would allow for a variety of heights of buildings, walkways, etc., avoiding the monolithic "wall effect" that you can see on 12th Street near the Bellevue Library. The proposals can be found at http://www.bellevuewa.gov/pdf/PCD/Packet_Part_2_-_05-15-2014.pdf. There are also comments and illustrations provided by the Fortin Group (owners of the QFC and PDC properties) at http://www.bellevuewa.gov/pdf/PCD/Fortin_Letter_5-16-2014.pdf This proposal will be discussed this Wednesday, May 21st at 6:30pm in Bellevue City Hall. There will also be an Open House On Tuesday June 3, 2014, 4:30-6:30 pm in City Hall, Room 1E-108. There will be opportunities for public comment at both of these events. Please note that this is only a proposal from the group; it has yet to be approved as a recommendation. Further, the recommendation would need to be enacted by a vote of the Bellevue City Council. Coyote in Vuecrest A few days ago, a neighbor spotted a coyote on Sunset, near our west entrance, roaming our neighborhood. As always, those with pets should be cautious when letting them outside, even during daylight hours. Keep Vuecrest Beautiful! Spring is a great time to get outside and spruce up your home with some basic curb appeal ideas. A simple solution to brighten up the entry to your home is power washing walkways and driveways. Take a look at your roof; could this important structure use a cleaning too? A fresh coat of paint can take any front door from shabby to chic. Even if your house is in tip-top shape, a scraggly yard can ruin the whole effect. It's never too late to tidy up your landscape or go for the greenest lawn in the neighborhood. There's value in curb appeal for everyone! Annual Egg Hunt With over 70 neighbors participating, this year's egg hunt was a great success. Thanks to everyone who volunteered to help organize, set up, and clean up after the event. And a big thank you to the Kadavy and Wittman families who shared their lawns to make this event possible. Call for Volunteers The board is looking for a volunteer to write our monthly newsletter and help with other board communications tasks. If you are interested, please email directors@vuecrest.net. Vuecrest Monthly Board Meeting Please join us at the next Board Meeting on Thursday, June 5th [7:00 - 9:00 p.m.] at the home of Bert and Melissa Hambleton, 9805 Vineyard Crest .