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16 responses so far ↓
1 Heidi Dean, 2013 President // Jan 17, 2013 at 12:11 PM
Hi Clare:
The new landscaping sure does look great! Michelle Hilhorst heard from the COB and the city will take care of maintenance.
2 Clare King // Dec 17, 2012 at 8:25 PM
The new landscaping along SE 56th between 125th and the pool parking lot is a welcome improvement. It was a long time in coming and I hope the city will provide some maintenance for it. Although I seem to recall the NHCC doing some spring clean-up in past years. Kudos to the planning committee!
3 Jason Leach // Nov 28, 2012 at 7:00 PM
If anyone is concerned about speeding or traffic problems (ie. drivers not stopping for pedestrians) the city of Bellevue and the Bellevue Police department have a contact page. Go to http://www.bellevuewa.gov/Traffic_Service_Request.htm and fill out the form. Then, get your neighbors to do the same! The more complaints that they receive, the more likely there will be a response. If we all fill out the form they will likely start with a study, then base a decision on the results.
Most of the time the results are “the average speed was not sufficiently high/over the posted limit to warrant a calming measure”, but, it is the first steps to getting a change. This is one of those cases where the more noise you make, the more likely you will get heard. They will sometimes post speed traps which often catch residents and not drivers cutting through our neighborhood. The problem I’ve seen on both 60th and 119th are that they are major feed roads for the business district and REGIONAL Park. They are bordered by sidewalks and have yellow dividers in the road, giving the impression to drivers that it is an arterial, and not a residential street.
4 Stephanie // Nov 28, 2012 at 11:56 AM
I’ve been concerned for some time about speeding along the east portion of SE60th St. Its 25 mph, but most drivers are going 35-40+ and ignoring even the blinking speed reminder. Any request for police enforcement has been occasional at best and they tend to focus on the west end near Ringdall. Something needs to be done – it is not a high speed cut through of Newport Hills – there are many residences along this street and children at play. Any recommendations on how to raise the issue?
5 Jen // Nov 20, 2012 at 9:44 AM
I live near the intersection of SE 67th Place and 123rd Ave SE. My mail was also stolen from my mailbox in late Sept. I was recently contacted by the US Postal Inspection Service and was notified they have arrested a suspect. He had our mail in his possession as well as others. If your mail was stolen, I encourage you to contact Inspector Rintoul at 206-748-5433. They are trying to prosecute the suspect federally and any additional documentation may help.
6 Heidi Dean, 2012 NHCC VP // Sep 21, 2012 at 3:03 PM
Hi Shannon:
Thank you for the warning. I’m sorry to hear that happened to you. We switched to a locking mailbox because we experienced mail theft last year. In December 2011 the Fife PD discovered one of our checks during an I.D. theft bust at a motel in Fife. The perpetrator had stolen our order of new checks from our (non-locking) mailbox in October 2011 and we never knew because it seemed they’d been lost in the mail (we frequently receive neighbors’ mail as well as mail for those all the way across town). It was a real hassle to close accounts & open new ones, check our credit reports, etc. Locking mailboxes are a huge deterrent for the casual mail theif and they are not that expensive, so I encourage you to get one ASAP.
7 Shannon Kaneshiro // Sep 21, 2012 at 6:33 AM
A warning for residents: Do not leave mail in your mailbox overnight. Someone has been opening mailboxes and mail has been seen strewn along the street. I live on 129th Ave SE, not sure how many other streets have been affected.
8 Heidi Dean // Jul 2, 2012 at 12:06 PM
Apparently that link didn’t work. You can still click on it and use the menu to the left. The code is under Title 9, Health & Safety, Chapter 9.13. I hope this helps you.
9 Heidi Dean // Jul 1, 2012 at 9:47 PM
Here’s the code re: upkeep of vacant residences:
http://www.codepublishing.com/wa/bellevue/?LUC
10 Heidi Dean // Jul 1, 2012 at 9:05 PM
Goran, Debra provided that link for you because it contains a section titled “eyesores”. The Newport Hills Community Club is a volunteer community organization, not an HOA. We do not have CC&Rs governing the neighborhood, therefore no formal expectations regarding property upkeep, though homeowners must abide by City of Bellevue’s codes. There’s nothing the club can do for you in this case except direct you to the appropriate COB office where you can file a complaint against the property owner. Hopefully the COB can reach the homeowner or bank/owner to request immediate cleanup of the property.
11 goran granberg // Jul 1, 2012 at 12:46 PM
I don’t have a conflict with my neighbors. Just wondered what the neighborhood expectations were.
12 norwegian_gal // Jun 29, 2012 at 2:41 PM
I suggest you contact the City of Bellevue at http://www.ci.bellevue.wa.us/neighborhood_conflict.htm
13 goran granberg // Jun 27, 2012 at 9:57 AM
Has anyone complained about the property at 12601 SE 64thPl. I believe the house is abandoned. It’s very unsightly with grass 2ft. Tall and even growing through the driveway. Who should clean this up?
14 Michelle Hilhorst // May 16, 2012 at 7:12 AM
Hi Kay – that sounds like a great idea! Can you send your contact info over and if we have room could perhaps post in our next newsletter for interested neighbors to contact you? Thanks for your post!!
15 Kay Barrett // Apr 17, 2012 at 3:36 PM
Would like to form a garden club (flowers, fruit,
berries, and vegetables) in Newport Hills. Let me know if anyone is interested.
16 Meg // Feb 10, 2012 at 2:28 PM
As a resident of the Newport Hills neighborhood, I am extremely concerned about the frequent home invastions in our area. One source of comfort is that it appears that Mr. McPherson is currently in-custody in Jefferson County. I believe there are other offenders out there violating our neighborhood, and I encourage everyone to watch out for each other and not hesitate to report ANY suspicious activity.
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