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MATERIALS FROM PAST WORKING SESSIONS
The public working sessions of the Northgate Stakeholders Group of 2004-2005 were held at North Seattle Community College. Materials distributed to the group members at each session are posted below as they become available. 

• Meeting Agendas
• Meeting Summaries
• Roster and Governance Materials
• Northgate Project Overview Packet
• North of Northgate Way Study Area
• Coordinated Transportation Investment Plan (CTIP) Materials
• Northgate Commons/South Lot Concepts Materials
• Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel 
• 5th Avenue Street Improvements Materials
• Northgate Mall Redevelopment Materials
• Northgate Library, Park, and Community Center Materials
• Northgate Artist-in-Residence Materials
• Northgate Area Comprehensive Plan (NACP) Materials
• King County Materials
• Public Comment Materials
• Other Planning-Related Materials

NOTE:  Materials are presented in Adobe Acrobat PDF format (download free Acrobat Reader).  Some presentation files are large and may take extra time to download.

Meeting Agendas

• March 18, 2004
• April 20, 2004
• May 11, 2004
• May 20, 2004
• June 3, 2004 
• June 24, 2004
• July 22, 2004
• Sept. 23, 2004
• Oct. 26, 2004
• Feb. 1, 2005
• Feb. 24, 2005
• March 15, 2005
• March 29, 2005
• April 26, 2005
• July 12, 2005
• October 18, 2005
• October 20, 2005 
• January 24, 2006 
• May 9, 2006 
• June 27, 2006 
• October 17, 2006 
• Feb. 27, 2007
• April 10, 2007

Meeting Summaries

• March 18, 2004
• April 20, 2004
• May 11, 2004
• May 20, 2004
• June 3, 2004
• June 24, 2004
• July 22, 2004
• Sept. 23, 2004
• Nov. 18, 2004
• Feb. 1, 2005
• Feb. 24, 2005
• March 15, 2005
• April 26, 2005
• July 12, 2005
• October 18, 2005
• Jan. 24, 2006
• May 9, 2006
• October 17, 2006
• Feb. 27, 2007

Roster and Governance Materials

• Member Roster - updated May 8, 2006
• Ground Rules - March 18, 2004 handout
• Proposed Schedule - updated Feb. 1, 2005 
• Calendar of Events - March 18, 2004 handout
• Key Contacts
• Introduction - includes key themes, charter highlights, and proposed schedule - March 18, 2004 handout
• Levels of Review by Community Stakeholders - March 18, 2004 handout
• Council Resolution 30642 (The Framework Resolution) - March 18, 2004 handout
• Council Resolution 30641 (The CTIP Resolution) - March 18, 2004 handout
• Aerial Map of Proposed Projects and Development Activity - March 18, 2004 handout
• May 13 Community Forum Draft Approach - April 20, 2004 handout
• Recommended Process for Drafting and Submitting Stakeholder Advice  - May 11, 2004 handout
• Example of Draft Stakeholder Advice to the City  - May 11, 2004 handout
• Stakeholders Status Report to Council DRAFT - Sept. 23, 2004 handout
• Community Forum Draft Approach - Oct. 26, 2004 handout
• Draft Approach for Third Northgate Community Forum - Feb. 24, 2005 handout
• Stakeholders Influence on Northgate Planning and Decisions - March 15, 2005 handout
• Proposed Schedule for Future Stakeholders Meetings - April 26, 2005 handout
• Stakeholder Schedule for Winter 2005-2006 - Oct. 18, 2005 handout
• Updated Aerial Map of Proposed Projects and Development Activity - June 8, 2006 handout
• Stakeholders Group Options for the Future - June 27, 2006 handout
• Stakeholders 2007 Scope of Work - Oct. 17, 2006 

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Northgate Project Overview
Projects are dynamic and materials in this packet will become outdated quickly, for the most current information see the various project websites.

• Northgate Revitalization Overview Status Report - Feb. 1, 2005 handout
• Northgate Revitalization Project Status Report - Feb. 24, 2005 handout
• Northgate Revitalization Project Status Report - April 26, 2005 handout
• Northgate Revitalization Project Status Report - July 12, 2005 handout
• Northgate Revitalization Project Status Report - October 18, 2005 handout
• Northgate Project Overview Packet - June 8, 2006 Community Forum handout
• Northgate stakeholder bulletin - Sept. 6, 2006
• Building Northgate Overview Brochure - January 2007
• February 2007 news bulletin - February 2007
• April 2007 news bulletin - April 2007

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North of Northgate Way Study Area

• Draft Northgate Design Workshop Report
• Description of December 2 Design Charrette
• Parks Planning Advisory Team Summary - April 2007
• Parks Public Involvement Policy - April 2007

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Coordinated Transportation Investment Plan (CTIP) Materials

• "Managing Transportation Investments in Northgate" - March 18, 2004 handout from SDOT
• "Introduction to Coordinated Transportation Investment Plan" - March 18, 2004 handout from SDOT
• "Overview of Transportation Planning Process" - April 20, 2004 slide presentation from SDOT
• Schedule and Milestones - April 20, 2004 handout
• Glossary of Terms - April 20, 2004 handout
• Homework Assignment - April 20, 2004 handout
• Highlights from March 25, 2004 Pedestrian Connections Workshop - April 20, 2004 handout
• Northgate Area Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Vision, Policy and Implementation Guideline Overview - April 20, 2004 handout from Barbara Maxwell
• Draft Scope of Work Outline - May 11, 2004 handout
• Goals Compared to Comprehensive Plan Goals - May 11, 2004 handout
• Stakeholder Homework Themes - May 11, 2004 handout
• Memo Review of Proposed CTIP Scope of Work - May 11, 2004 handout
• Northgate CTIP Executive Summary of May 13 Forum - May 11, 2004 handout
• Northgate CTIP Feedback from May 13 Forum - May 11, 2004 handout
• Improving Pedestrian Connections Workshop Summary Map (DRAFT)  - May 20, 2004 handout 
• Planning Commission Report on Northgate Pedestrian Connections and Open Space Workshop (DRAFT) - May 20, 2004
• Stakeholder Notes from May 28 CTIP Subcommittee Meeting - June 3, 2004 handout
• Cover Memo of CTIP Materials - June 24, 2004 handout
• Chart of Coordinated Transportation Improvement Plan Planning Process - June 24, 2004 handout
• Chart Showing CTIP will Address Stakeholder Issues - June 24, 2004 handout
• Northgate CTIP Schedule with Key Involvement Milestones - June 24, 2004 handout
• Draft Northgate CTIP Work Plan - June 24, 2004 handout
• Chart of Phase 2 Public Involvement Plan (DRAFT) - June 24, 2004
• Open Space and Pedestrian Connection Map and Outline - June 24, 2004 handout
• Stakeholders Advice #3 on Development of the Northgate Coordinated Transportation Improvement Plan (FINAL) - July 22, 2004 handout
• CTIP Update and Upcoming Events - Oct. 26, 2004 handout
• Stakeholders Transportation Committee Meeting Summary - Nov. 18, 2004 presentation
• CTIP Parking Task Scope Summary - Feb. 1, 2005 handout
• CTIP Planning, Financial and Technical Assumptions - Feb. 1, 2005 handout
• Draft Stakeholder Advice on Development of the CTIP Planning, Financing and Technical Assumptions - Feb. 1, 2005 handout
• Presentation on CTIP Planning, Financial and Technical Assumptions - Feb. 1, 2005 presentation
• Draft Advice on CTIP Planning, Financial, and Technical Assumptions - Feb. 24, 2005 handout
• Preliminary Report on Parking Demand - Feb. 24, 2005 handout
• Revised Northgate CTIP Planning, Financial and Technical Assumptions - Feb. 24, 2005 handout
• Stakeholder Comments (and Staff Responses) on CTIP Planning, Financial and Geotechnical Assumptions - Feb. 24, 2005 handout
• Stakeholders Advice #8 Concerning Evaluation Criteria for the Coordinated Transportation Investment Plan (CTIP) - July 12, 2005 handout
• CTIP Evaluation Criteria Comparisons - July 12, 2005 handout
• CTIP Evaluation Criteria Presentation - July 12, 2005 presentation
• CTIP Evaluation Criteria For Transportation Improvements - July 12, 2005 handout
• CTIP 2010 and 2030 Traffic Forecasts Presentation - July 12, 2005 presentation
• CTIP Subcommittee Meeting Notes, May 5, 2005 - July 12, 2005 handout
• SDOT Project Prioritization Criteria - July 12, 2005 handout
• CTIP Project Evaluation Criteria Public Comments and SDOT Responses - July 12, 2005 handout
• CTIP Draft Recommended Transportation Improvement Concepts - Jan. 24, 2006 handout
• Presentation to CTIP Subcommittee on Recommended Transportation Improvement Concepts - Jan. 24, 2006 presentation
• Presentation on Northgate Coordinated Transportation Improvement Plan - May 9, 2006 presentation
• Draft Advice 9 Concerning CTIP - June 27, 2006 handout
• Draft Advice 9 Concerning CTIP_Maple Leaf - June 27, 2006 handout
• CTIP Final Report Executive Summary - September 2006 (View the full report at SDOT's CTIP site.)
• CTIP Report Card - April, 10 2007 handout
• CTIP Report Presentation - April, 10 2007 presentation
• WSDOT Northgate Area Projects - April 2007

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Northgate Commons/South Lot Concepts Materials

• "South Lot Concepts" - March 18, 2004 presentation by Lorig Associates
• Letter from the Mayor to Council on Memo of Understanding Between the City and Lorig (6/15/04) - June 24, 2004 handout
• Proposed Memo of Understanding Between the City and Lorig - June 24, 2004 handout
• Letter from Seattle-King Co Building and Construction Trades Council to Seattle Public Utilities(SPU) Director Chuck Clarke (6/17/04) - June 24, 2004 handout
• Site Development Agreement - June 24, 2004 handout
• Stakeholders Advice #3 on South Lot Memorandum of Understanding (DRAFT) - June 24, 2004 handout
• Stakeholders Advice #2 on Memo of Understanding Between the City and Lorig (FINAL) - July 22, 2004 handout
• ERA Care Communities Fact Sheet - Feb. 1, 2005 handout
• Legislative Background on Northgate Commons-Thornton Creek Channel - Feb. 1, 2005 handout
• Lorig Approach to Parking Supply and Demand - Feb. 1, 2005 handout
• Lorig Northgate Commons Timeline, Feb - May 2005 - Feb. 1, 2005 handout
• Northgate Commons - Presentation on Project, Parking and Code Departures - Feb. 1, 2005 presentation
• Northgate Commons Concept Description - Feb. 1, 2005 handout
• Outline for Lorig Northgate Commons Presentation and Discussion - Feb. 1, 2005 handout
• Council Staff Memo on Quasi-Judicial Limitations on Communication with City Councilmembers About Lorig's Proposed Contract Rezone Integrated MUP Application - Feb. 24, 2005 handout
• Northgate Commons Draft Transportation Demand Management Program - Feb. 24, 2005 handout
• Rick Williams Consulting Review of Northgate South Lot Parking Dev Assumptions - Feb. 24, 2005 handout
• Summary of Northgate Commons Traffic Impact Study - Feb. 24, 2005 handout
• Advice #6 Northgate Commons ERA Cares Project - April 26, 2005 handout
• Presentation on Lorig's Northgate Commons Design - April 26, 2005 presentation  

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Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel

• Letter from Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Director Chuck Clarke to Stakeholders (3/16/04) - March 18, 2004 handout
• SPU/Lorig Associates Letter Exchange
• • Letter from Lorig to Mayor (2/18/04) - March 18, 2004 handout
  • Letter from SPU Director Chuck Clarke to Lorig (2/19/04) - March 18, 2004 handout
• SPU's Status Update on Resolution - coming soon
• Preliminary Evaluation of South Lot Options - March 18, 2004 meeting handout from SPU
• "Process for Assessing Opportunities for Natural System Drainage and Open Space, Northgate South Lot" (SPU handout; corrected per comments made at March 18, 2004 meeting)
• "Opportunities for Natural System Drainage and Open Space"
• • March 18, 2004 slide presentation
  • April 20, 2004 slide presentation
• South Lot Water Quality Evaluation Report Cover Memo - May 11, 2004 handout
• South Lot Water Quality Evaluation Report - May 11, 2004 handout
• South Lot Water Quality Evaluation Report Figures - May 11, 2004 handout
• South Lot Water Quality Evaluation Report Appendices - May 11, 2004 handout
• Northgate Drainage Options Glossary of Terms -  May 11, 2004 handout
• Stakeholders Advice #1 on Open Space and Drainage Options (DRAFT) - May 20, 2004 handout
• Seattle Public Utilities Response to Technical Questions from Public on Water Quality and Drainage Options at South Lot - May 20, 2004 handout
• Stakeholders Advice #1 on Open Space and Drainage Options with Minority Report (FINAL) - June 3, 2004 handout
• SPU Evaluation of Natural Drainage for Parking Lot Development - Feb. 1, 2005 handout
• SPU South Lot Water Quality Channel Coordination - Feb. 1, 2005 presentation
• Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel Design Parameters - Feb. 1, 2005 handout
• Thornton Creek Water Quality Presentation to SDC April 7, 2005 - April 26, 2005 handout
• Thornton Creek Water Quality Presentation - Oct. 18, 2005 presentation
• Final Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel Design Team Workshop Summary - Jan. 24, 2006 handout
• Seattle Public Utilities Memo to Stakeholders on Design Process - Jan. 24, 2006 handout
• Technical Memo on TCWQC Cost and Constructibility - Jan. 24, 2006 handout
• Draft Presentation Approach for Mid-Course Briefing - Jan. 24 2006 handout 
• Presentation on TCWQC Design Process - Jan. 24, 2006 presentation
• Presentation on Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel - May 9, 2006 presentation
• TCWQC Project Summary, April 24, 2006 - May 9, 2006 handout
• Memo Regarding TCWQC design - May 9 2006, handout
• Channel Design - Oct. 17, 2006 presentation

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5th Avenue Street Improvements Materials

• Executive Summary: Envisioning 5th Ave NE - March 18, 2004 handout
• Update on 5th Ave NE Street Improvements - April 20, 2004 handout
• 5th Ave NE Fact Sheet - Oct. 26, 2004 handout
• SDOT Responses to 5th Ave NE Streetscape Final Report - Feb. 24, 2005 handout
• Advice #7 on Plans for 5th Ave NE Streetscape Improvements - April 26, 2005 handout
• Stakeholders Letter to Council on North Park & Ride Purchase - Jan. 24, 2006 handout

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Northgate Mall Redevelopment Materials

• Design Guidelines, Northgate Urban Center & Overlay District - March 18, 2004 handout
• Northgate Mall Development Agreement between the City and Simon (12/8/2003) - June 24, 2004 handout
• Northgate Mall Redevelopment Plan - Sept. 23, 2004 handout
• Northgate Mall Grading and Drainage Plan - Sept. 23, 2004 handout
• Memo to Stakeholders on their Upcoming Simon Redevelopment Advice - Oct. 26, 2004 handout
• Natural Systems Feasibility Study - Oct. 26, 2004 handout
• Northgate Mall Redevelopment Project Next Steps - Nov. 18, 2004 handout
• Design Review Board Early Design Guideline Priorities - Feb. 1, 2005 handout
• Final Stakeholder Advice on Redevelopment of Northgate Mall - Feb. 1, 2005 handout
• Progress Report on Northgate Mall Expansion Project - Feb. 1, 2005 handout
• Stakeholders Subcommittee Report on Design Review Process- Feb. 1, 2005 handout
• Summary of Northgate Mall Requested Design Review Departures- Feb. 1, 2005 handout
• Transportation Group Northgate Shopping Center Redevelopment Transportation Analysis Scope of Work (Revised) - Feb. 24, 2005 handout
• Transportation Group Response to Scope of Work Comments - Feb. 24, 2005 handout

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Northgate Library, Park, and Community Center Materials

• Northgate Library Fact Sheet - Sept. 23, 2004 handout
• Civic Center Drainage - Nov. 18, 2004 handout
• Mayor's Dec 14, 2004, Letter to Thornton Creek Alliance - Feb. 1, 2005

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Northgate Artist-in-Residence Materials

• Introductory Presentation, Benson Shaw - Sept. 23, 2004 presentation
• Benson Shaw Resume' - Sept. 23, 2004 handout
• Northgate Art Plan Powerpoint  - Oct. 18, 2005 presentation

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Northgate Area Comprehensive Plan (NACP) Materials

• Vision, Policy and Implementation Guideline Overview - June 3, 2004 handout
• Northgate Area Comprehensive Plan Vision, Policy and Implementation Guideline Presentation - June 3, 2004 presentation from Barbara Maxwell
• Northgate Area Comp Plan Goals and Policies, Attachment 1 - June 24, 2004 handout
• Consideration of Northgate Rezone Policy Proposed by Howland Homes, Attachment 2 - June 24, 2004 handout
• State Environmental Policy Act Policies for Northgate, Attachment 3 - June 24, 2004 handout
• Northgate Area Comp Plan Subcommittee Minutes from June 8 Meeting - June 24, 2004 handout
• Proposed Comp Plan Goals and Policies from the NACP - June 24 handout
• Northgate Single Family Rezone Policy and Supporting Rationale - July 22, 2004 handout
• Options for Northgate Single Family Rezone Policy - July 22, 2004
• Stakeholders NACP Subcommittee Recommendation on Single Family Rezone Policy - July 22, 2004 handout
• Stakeholders NACP Subcommittee Recommendation on Northgate SEPA Policies - July 22, 2004 handout
• Report from Central Council Staff on NACP integration into Comp Plan - Sept. 23, 2004 handout
• Letter from Councilmember Conlin to Stakeholders RE: NACP - Oct. 26, 2004 handout
• Maple Leaf Community Council Nov 21, 2004, letter to CM Richard Conlin - Feb. 1, 2005 handout
• DPD Evaluation of Northgate Comprehensive Plan Amendments - July 12, 2005 handout
• Director’s Report and Recommendation: Northgate Parking, SOV-Reduction Goals, and SEPA Policy Ordinance - Aug. 2007
• Northgate SEPA Ordinance -  Sept., 2006

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King County Materials

• Overview of King County Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Proposals - May 11, 2004 handout
• Four Views of Early King County TOD Concepts - May 11, 2004 handout
• Roof View of Early King County TOD Concepts - May 11, 2004 handout
• West Elevation View of Early King County TOD Concepts - May 11, 2004 handout
• Axonometric View of Early King County TOD Proposals - May 11, 2004 handout
• Update on King County TOD - Oct. 26, 2004 handout
• King County-Metro Parking Lots - Future Development Timeline and Impact on the Parking Supply - Feb. 1, 2005 handout

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Public Comment Materials

• Options for Public Comment at Stakeholder Meetings  - May 11, 2004 handout
• Public Comments from April 20 Stakeholder Meeting  - May 11, 2004 handout
• Public Comments from May 13 Community Forum - May 20, 2004 handout
• Public Comments from Nov. 9 Community Forum - Nov. 18, 2004 handout
• Public Comments from March 8 Community Forum - March 15, 2005 handout
• Public Comment Letter from Ken Meyer - March 29, 2005 handout
• Public Comments from June 7 Community Forum - July 12, 2005 handout
• Public Comments from October 20 Community Forum - Jan 24, 2006 handout

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Other Planning-Related Materials

• Northgate Planning History and Timeline - May 11, 2004 handout
• Northgate Land Use and Development Tools and Regulations - May 11, 2004 handout
• Good Things are Happening at Northgate - Oct. 26, 2004 handout
• Another Day in Baghdad, Northgate Arts Council - Feb. 1, 2005 handout 
• Sound Transit North Link Light Rail Update - Feb. 1, 2005 handout 
• Seattle Design Commission Minutes Nov 4, 2004 - March 15, 2005 handout
• Creating Urban Centers That Work, proposal for Model Urban Center code - March 29, 2005 handout
• Memo from Central Staff to Urban Dev Planning Committee 2005 Comp Plan Amendments - April 26, 2005 handout
• Proposed Council Resolution 30766 Comp Plan Amendments - April 26, 2005 handout
• NAC-Poetry Reading-Sunday May 21, 2006 - May 9, 2006 handout

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MEMBER ROSTER
There are 22 seats on the Northgate Stakeholders Group, representing community groups, businesses, Simon Properties Group, King County/Metro, major institutions in the area, condominium owners, labor, senior citizens, and youth. The Acting Chair is Dr. Ronald H. LaFayette, President of North Seattle Community College.

For a complete list of Northgate Stakeholders and alternates, view roster.

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