Great Neighborhoods - Newport

One comment:
1) S-NP-19: Traffic calming should not just be enabled when new housing is constructed. It is needed now.

Traffic calming is already required due to existing traffic volumes and speeding. For example, on 116th Ave SE between SE 60th and Newcastle Way, even though there are existing speed activated speed limit signs and traffic calming on that part of the road, drivers more often than not exceed the posted 25 mph speed limit, to the point where the red "slow down" warning comes up. Speeding is a problem all over the neighborhood except on the portion of 119th Ave SE between SE 58th and Coal Creek Parkway - this is due to extensive speed calming measures on that portion of the road.

I'm excited about updating the area, however, my concern is for the additional traffic that will be added to our hill. It is already a constant stream of cars at commuter times, and when the elementary school starts and ends. Assuming that new housing will not impact that or that people moving in will not have cars is short-sighted. I would like to see that taken into consideration when planning how many multi-family units go in.

THIS FORM IS REALLY HARD TO USE!!! It would be helpful not to have only 4 lines visible when typing.
Can this new language "S-NP-5 Preserve existing visual features such as trees and hilltops, public views of water, and open space in new development when feasible." Be combined with the old:
S-NH-54 Initial DRAFT Policy Move "Maintain and expand the tree canopy and the forested environment including in the natural areas."
To say 'Preserve existing visual features such as trees and hilltops, public views of water, and open space in new development, and maintain and expand the tree canopy and the forested environment in the natural areas.'

These two would be better combined, too:
"S-NP-6 Strive to minimize loss of trees, especially on slopes and hilltops and mitigate unavoidable tree removal." OLD: S-NH-8 and S-NH-44 Initial DRAFT Policy Move: "Maintain and expand the tree canopy and the forested environment including in the natural areas."
'Strive to minimize loss of trees, especially on slopes and hilltops and maintain and expand the tree canopy and the forested environment.'

These could be combined to be stronger:
"In new developments and public spaces, encourage low impact development techniques, especially in areas with significant impervious surface coverage, to minimize flooding and contamination of Coal Creek."
S-NH-27
S-NH-28
S-NH-32
'In new developments and public spaces, encourage low impact development techniques, especially in areas with significant impervious surface coverage, to minimize flooding and contamination of Coal Creek and streams in the neighborhood that support fish and animal life.'
Thank you.

Regarding item #S-NP-30, there is a potential typo in the notes section. It mentions "Westlawn Park." I believe the author meant to enter "Woodlawn Park" as that is what is mentioned in the same line of the report.