Hello Sherwood Forest Neighbors.
Please be aware there is a permit application to build a 3-story building with underground parking space on 24th St NE, (almost at the corner of 156th Ave NE) where the Bel-Red medical offices stand right now.
There is a public hearing on 3/31 at 6:00 PM regarding this application. You can join or make public comments for this application here:
Public Meeting: March 31, 2021, 6 PM;
Join Zoom Meeting: https://cityofbellevue.zoom.us/j/91890243636 Password: 121708
Call or email: Planner: Leah Chulsky, 425-452-6834
Planner Email: lchulsky@bellevuewa.gov
The application states the developer will replace 2 one story building to one 3-story building with an underground parking for an additional 57 car. The most interesting aspect of this application is that they intent to build a church on the first floor which includes offices, class rooms and etc. I believe the most concerning aspect of the application is that church statement, since there is no warranty this will always be a church or ever be a church. So that is something to keep in mind when thinking about this application.
Details for the application can be found here: https://bellevuewa.gov/sites/default/files/media/pdf_document/2021/21-104361-LD.pdf
I think this bears further investigation since a three story building does change the landscape and an increase in parking does point to traffic changes. I am not sure what this is actually going to do and what is just being presented as a way to get something done that will open the door for more of the same but changing to regular business traffic by the end of the project. Worth listening to and maybe hear a few questions voiced.