Courtesy of Weber Thompson Architects
An artists rendering of what the northwest corner of the 4724 California Ave project could look like in the West Seattle Junction, with a mid-block walkway connecting California to 42nd Ave.

Citizens speak up on 7-story Junction project, but not too loudly

By Ty Swenson
May 25, 2012

West Seattle Junction-area residents and business owners filled the seats at the May 24 early design review for a seven-story, mixed use project planned for the old Petco space at 4724 California Ave S.W.

The project passed the early design stage, and the Southwest Design Team gave Weber Thompson Architects, and developers Urban Evolution and the Wolff Group, the go-ahead to continue towards their application for a master use permit to build (as a side note, the project is likely at least a year away from breaking ground).

It was clear the proactive approach by developers paid dividends (they have already met with several Junction-related neighborhood and business groups) as the drama was minimal and only a few people stood up to speak. It was a sign of general acceptance that seven stories are inevitably going up based on the 85-foot code of downtown West Seattle, and the suggestions were based on making those seven stories as small in scale as possible, and in line with the look of the Junction today.

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Westwood Village liquor store in limbo as closing/reopening dates approach

May 29 (Tuesday)is the day state liquor stores in West Seattle will officially shut down. While it’s known Leon Capelouto will reopen the Alaska Junction store in Capco Plaza on June 1, the plans for Westwood Village are still a mystery.

Ankur Patel won the bid for the Westwood location ($300,100), according to the Liquor Control Board, but employees at the store said they haven’t heard from him in months and have no idea when, or if, Patel plans to reopen.

While the Westwood staff said nearly everyone there has landed a new job – either at the Alaska Junction store or elsewhere – at least one employee said he is hoping to hear from Patel to find out if he can continue to work when liquor goes private.

The Herald has reached out to Patel for comment and this story will be updated if/when we hear back.

During the two day lull in local spirits access, the SODO liquor store at 2960 4th Ave S. confirmed they will be open through 9 p.m. on May 31.

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On the Go - Week of 5-28-12

By Shara Hamby
May 28, 2012

West Seattle High School All School Reunion
3000 California Ave. S.W.
Friday, June 1, 4-7 p.m.~View Classic Cars on S.W. Stevens St; 5-6 p.m.~Doors open, pick up programs, name tags, roam halls, food & refreshments available for purchase until 7 p.m.; 6-7:15 p.m.~Individual Class Reunions in assigned classrooms; 7-7:30 p.m.~WS Big Band playing in the Theater; 7:30-9 p.m.~Program in the Theater, Scholarships, Hall of Fame.

Arbor Heights School Carnival
3701 S.W. 104th St.
Cafeteria, Gym & Playground
Saturday, June 2, 3-6 p.m, rain or shine. Annual end of school Carnival with lots of games and fun, both outdoors and indoors. Play to win some awesome prizes! Delicious made-to-order tacos, hot dogs, cotton candy, chips & drinks. Wristbands for unlimited rides/$15. Game tickets are 50 cents each. Rides range from 2-4 tickets.

Free West Seattle Business Networking Mixer
Windermere Real Estate Office
4526 California Ave. W.W.

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