Issaquah quarry site is considered for homes, businesses
November 8, 2011
The hillside quarry below the Issaquah Highlands, plus land adjacent to the highlands, could someday transform into businesses and homes, if the city and landowner approve a long-term agreement to redevelop the site.
The landowner and quarry operator, Lakeside Industries Inc., proposed a development agreement for the 80-acre site.
The site — a quarry, a hillside and land on the plateau adjacent to the highlands — is zoned for mineral resources. The agreement under consideration could change the zoning to urban village — the same zoning for the highlands and Talus.
“We envision redevelopment that follows the patterns we are seeing in the highlands,” Lakeside Industries CEO Tim Lee said in a letter to City Administrator Bob Harrison. “Specifically, we foresee mixed uses and moderate density in a walkable community.”
City Council members sent the proposal to a committee Nov. 7 for further discussion.
City could OK quarry redevelopment near Issaquah Highlands
November 4, 2011
NEW — 3:45 p.m. Nov. 4, 2011
The hillside quarry below the Issaquah Highlands, plus land adjacent to the highlands, could someday transform into businesses and homes, if the city and landowner approve a long-term agreement to redevelop the site.
The landowner and quarry operator, Lakeside Industries, Inc., proposed a development agreement for the 80-acre site. The proposal heads to the City Council for consideration Monday. The council is expected to refer the proposal to the committee for further discussion.
The site — a quarry, a hillside and land on the plateau adjacent to the highlands — is zoned for mineral resources. The agreement under consideration could change the zoning to urban village — the same zoning for the highlands and Talus.
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Press Editorial
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Start with the Comp Plan to have your ideas heard
If you have any interest at all in helping to shape the future of the city of Issaquah, now is your chance — with only a short time commitment. Each year the city’s Comprehensive Plan comes up for a mandated review. Issaquah has never taken the mandate lightly — the Comp Plan review is always interesting, relevant and pretty thorough. Read more
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City has 33 board, commission positions that need to be filled
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City officials are looking to fill several positions on its boards and commissions.
“Through its boards and commissions, the city relies on its citizens’ passions, talent and experience to help positively shape this community,” Autumn Monahan, the city’s communications director, wrote in an e-mail. “Becoming a member is a great way to get involved in your local government while working on something that interests you.”
City officials need 33 volunteers to fill the positions on 12 commissions and boards. Read more
