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Bellevue: Monthly Update Archives
April 2013
Construction of the parking garage continues and is anticipated to be completed in Spring 2013. An opening celebration is planned for Saturday, June 22, 9:30am. Recent site work includes assembling the elevator and paving the driveways. Learn about driving and parking alternatives during construction.
March 2013
Construction of the parking garage continues and is anticipated to be completed in Spring 2013. An opening celebration is being planned for Saturday, June 22. Recent site work includes completing the ramps and pouring the concrete for the west side of the top floor. Learn about driving and parking alternatives during construction.
February 2013
Construction of the parking garage continues and is anticipated to be completed in Spring 2013. Learn about driving and parking alternatives during construction.
January 2013
Construction of the parking garage continues. Concrete is being poured on the west half and work is underway on the ramp to the top floor. Construction is anticipated to be completed in Spring 2013.
Learn about driving and parking alternatives during construction.
December 2012
Construction of the parking garage continues and the floors are completed on the east half of the structure. Rebar and cabling is now underway on the west side of the main floor. Construction is anticipated to be completed in February 2013. Learn about driving and parking alternatives during construction.
November 2012
The new parking garage continues to take shape and concrete for the east side of the top level was recently poured. Construction is anticipated to be completed in February 2013. During construction the parking lot is closed to the public and parking is limited to 50 spaces at Ashwood Park. Learn about driving and parking alternatives during construction.
October 2012
Construction of the parking garage continues and all three parking levels are starting to take shape. Rebar and tension cables are being installed on the top floor and concrete pouring continues. Construction is anticipated to be completed in February 2013. During construction the parking lot is closed to the public and parking is limited to 50 spaces at Ashwood Park.Learn about driving and parking alternatives during construction.
September 2012
Construction of the parking garage continues and preparations are underway for the lower floor concrete to be poured. During construction the parking lot is closed to the public and parking is limited to 50 spaces at Ashwood Park.
August 2012
Construction continues and concrete for the east half of the street level floor has been poured. During construction the parking lot is closed to the public and parking is limited to 50 spaces at Ashwood Park.
July 2012
Construction continues and concrete will soon be poured to form the street level garage floor. During construction the parking lot is closed to the public and parking is limited to 50 spaces at Ashwood Park.
June 2012
Construction continues and weather permitting, concrete is being poured to form the floors. During construction the parking lot is closed to the public and parking is limited to 50 spaces at Ashwood Park.
May 2012
Construction continues on the garage walls and columns are now visible on the east side of the site. During construction, the parking lot is closed to the public and parking is limited to 50 spaces at Ashwood Park.
April 2012
Construction continues on the garage, and the walls are starting to take shape. During construction, the parking lot is closed to the public and parking is limited to 50 spaces at Ashwood Park. Learn about driving and parking alternatives during construction.
March 2012
Construction of the new three-level parking garage continues. Heavy rain in recent weeks slowed progress at the site, with the excavation of wet soil on hold. During construction, the parking lot is closed to the public and parking is limited to 50 spaces at Ashwood Park. Learn about driving and parking alternatives during construction.
February 2012
Construction continues on the new three-level parking garage and utilities are in the process of being relocated. Beams under the new parking structure have been installed and the crew is working to pour concrete. During construction, the parking lot is closed to the public and parking is limited to 50 spaces at Ashwood Park.
January 2012
Construction work on the new parking garage started in late December. Utilities are currently being moved, as they are located where the new garage will be situated. During construction, the parking lot is closed to the public and parking is limited to 50 spaces at Ashwood Park. Learn about driving and parking alternatives during construction.
December 2011
Construction of the new three-level parking garage began in late December. The main parking lot and garage are now closed and parking is limited to 50 spaces at Ashwood Park. Construction is expected to be completed by late 2012.
View the construction phase site plan as well as the latest project renderings from the architects.
November 2011
Construction of the new three-level parking garage begins on December 22, 2011. Once construction is under way, the main parking lot and garage will close and parking will be limited to 50 spaces at Ashwood Park. Learn about driving and parking alternatives during construction.
October 2011
Construction work on the new three-level parking garage is expected to begin in November. Once construction gets under way, the main parking lot and garage will close and parking will be limited to 50 spaces at Ashwood Park. Learn about driving and parking alternatives during construction.
September 2011
Planning for the new three-level parking garage continues. Site preparations begin in October and construction is expected to start the first week of November, at which time the main parking lot and garage will close and parking will be limited to 50 spaces at Ashwood Park. Learn how to best access the library during construction.
August 2011
Serpanok Construction has been selected as the general contractor for the new three-level parking garage project and construction is anticipated to begin in September. The library will remain open during construction, although parking will be limited to 50 spaces at Ashwood Park. Learn how to best access the library during construction.
July 2011
The garage expansion project is currently out to bid. The deadline for proposals is July 28. The new parking garage will have three levels: the lower level will be enclosed and connect to the existing below-library parking garage, the ground level will be an open garage and the top level will provide roof-top parking. Site improvements include the undergrounding of utilities, concrete stairs and walkways, new sidewalks and landscaping. Although there will be minimal parking, the library will remain open during construction, which is anticipated to start in September 2011.
June 2011
The City of Bellevue issued its report on the garage expansion project for public review on May 28. The Bid Package is being assembled and KCLS anticipates issuing the documents by the end of June. The building permit was reviewed at the same time as the design review and will be completed by the time a contractor is determined. Construction is anticipated to start in September 2011.
May 2011
The City of Bellevue Land Use staff continue to review the submittal paperwork for the parking garage expansion project. Their report is anticipated to be issued in late-May, at which time the public may review the project specifications. KCLS continues to work with the City's Transportation Department to establish a temporary loading zone on 110th Avenue NE for patrons returning items to the library during construction.
April 2011
The City of Bellevue Land Use staff continue to review the submittal paperwork for the parking garage expansion project. A decision on the project is anticipated by mid-May. KCLS continues to work with the City's Transportation Department to establish a temporary loading zone on 110th Avenue NE for patrons returning items to the library during construction.
March 2011
Progress continues on the parking garage project and the land use approval and building permit are anticipated to be received by mid-April 2011. KCLS representatives continue to work with the City's Transportation Department to re-establish public parking on 110th Avenue NE and to create a loading zone near the entrance to the new garage for patrons returning items to the library.
February 2011
Building permit documents continue to be reviewed by the City of Bellevue. In preparation for construction to begin in coming months, work is underway on securing additional parking for library patrons. KCLS continues to work with the City’s Transportation Department to allow public parking on 110th Avenue NE and to create a loading zone near the entrance to the new garage for patrons to park while returning items to the Library.
January 2011
Permits for the project are currently being processed by the City of Bellevue. Due to a recent cost estimate that put the project over budget, the consultant team is working to reduce costs. In preparation for construction to begin in coming months, work also is underway on securing additional parking for library patrons. KCLS submitted a request to the city’s transportation department to allow public parking on 110th Avenue NE and to create a loading zone near the entrance to the new garage for patrons to park while dropping off library materials.
December 2010
Permits for the project are currently being reviewed by the City of Bellevue and approval is anticipated to be received in early 2011. In preparation for construction to begin in coming months, work also is underway on securing additional parking for library patrons. Library officials met with representatives from the City's transportation department to discuss authorizing public parking on 110th Avenue NE and creating a loading zone near the entrance to the new garage for patrons to park while dropping off library materials.
November 2010
Progress continues to be made on finalizing details for the new parking garage. Design plans were submitted for review and building and conditional use permits are being processed by the City of Bellevue. Approval is anticipated by the end of the year. Artist Buster Simpson was selected to design artwork for a portion of the garage exterior. Construction bidding is scheduled for January 2011 and if all goes accordingly, construction may begin in April 2011.
October 2010
Work continues on determining a temporary access route to the existing parking garage during construction of the new three-level parking garage. The existing surface parking lot will be used for construction staging, so an alternate route into the existing parking garage is necessary. Following a Public Hearing in September during which alternative schemes for temporary access to the underground parking garage were presented, city officials issued a preliminary opinion on a route that does not utilize NE 11th Street. KCLS does not object to this alternative. Construction bidding is scheduled for January 2011 and if all goes accordingly, construction may begin in April 2011.
September 2010
Details continue to be finalized regarding temporary access to the Library’s existing underground parking garage once construction begins on the new three-level parking garage. The City of Bellevue held a Public Hearing in September, during which KCLS consultants presented alternative schemes for temporary access to the underground parking garage. Construction bidding is scheduled for January 2011 and if all goes accordingly, construction may begin in April 2011.
August 2010
KCLS is reviewing the drawings and specifications for the permit submittal package. Construction bidding is tentatively scheduled for January 2011 and if all goes accordingly, construction may begin in April 2011. Details regarding temporary access to the Library’s underground parking garage during construction continue to be worked out.
July 2010
KCLS’ consultant team has submitted the required drawings for city staff to review for design and consistency with the City’s Community Development standards. Drawings and specifications are now being prepared to submit for permitting. Construction bidding is tentatively scheduled for January 2011 and construction may begin in late spring.
June 2010
KCLS’ consultant team, led by Johnston Architects, submitted detailed drawings for the City of Bellevue Planning Department staff to review for consistency with the City’s Community Development standards. Drawings and specifications are being prepared to submit for permitting. Construction bidding is tentatively scheduled for January 2011.
May 2010
Work continues to progress on the design work for the new parking garage at Bellevue Library. The City’s Planning Department will soon review detailed drawings submitted by KCLS’ consultant team in order to obtain a site use permit for the project. To mitigate glare from car headlights, KCLS has agreed to build taller walls on the top level of the parking garage.
April 2010
The City of Bellevue Planning Department will soon review detailed drawings submitted by KCLS’ consultant team in order to obtain a Site Use Permit for the parking garage expansion. KCLS recently learned that the City of Bellevue withdrew its requirement for KCLS to build a roof over the parking structure. In return, KCLS has agreed to build taller walls on the top level of the parking garage to mitigate any headlight glare on surrounding residential buildings.
March 2010
The City of Bellevue design review staff commented on the designs for the parking garage expansion at Bellevue Library. Additional design work is necessary to complete the documents in preparation for permitting. View the designs for the Bellevue Library Parking Expansion project, which were presented by the architect team at a public meeting on April 20, 2010.
February 2010
The consultant team is working on the technical specifications for the new parking garage. The plans call for three parking decks to expand the number of parking spaces at the library. Negotiations continue with the City and Parks Department regarding using a portion of Ashwood Park to access Library parking during construction.
January 2010
Designs continue to be refined for the expansion of the parking garage at Bellevue Library. KCLS has added an upper deck in order to allow for additional parking stalls to accommodate increased use of the Library. Negotiations continue with the City and Parks Department regarding using a portion of Ashwood Park to access Library parking during construction.
December 2009
Planning and design work continue for the parking expansion project at Bellevue Library. The City Council is considering allowing KCLS to use a portion of Ashwood Park for temporary access to the current underground library parking lot during construction. In addition, KCLS will lease space in a nearby building for staff parking once construction is under way.
November 2009
Planning and design work continue for the parking expansion project at Bellevue Library. Preliminary plans call for 85 new parking stalls. These will be achieved by building more parking underground and expanding surface parking. The direction of the traffic and other operational improvements are being assessed during the planning process. KCLS staff also is investigating alternative driveway options in order for library patrons to be able to continue to park under the existing Library building.
October 2009
The Bellevue parking expansion project continues to progress. A study will be completed in the near future to further assess the traffic and parking needs at the site. The City of Bellevue staff is considering recommendations for access to parking once construction of the parking expansion project gets underway.
September 2009
Architects continue to develop schematic design alternatives for review by KCLS staff. The project is anticipated to add up to 90 new parking stalls and improve accessibility for the Library. A public meeting is scheduled for October 1, 2009, to present schematic design plans to the public.
August 2009
Johnston Architects’ staff is developing schematic design alternatives for the parking expansion project, which will be reviewed by KCLS. The objective is to add as many as 100 new parking stalls for library parking. In addition, KCLS hopes to improve the circulation around and through existing parking and drive lanes. A public meeting is scheduled to present the plans on October 1, 2009, at the Bellevue Library.
July 2009
KCLS made a significant breakthrough in coordinating with the City of Bellevue on the parking expansion project. KCLS staff met with the Bellevue City Manager, Planning Director and Parks Director to review various options for the project. The City of Bellevue would like to participate, but is not in a position to contribute financially. When it became clear that the City would not be able to participate, and that the City would need to be compensated if KCLS were to utilize some of the Park space for underground parking, it was agreed that expansion behind the Library was the best option. The City indicated a willingness to help KCLS with the project by allowing Ashwood Park to be used for temporary parking during construction. This will allow KCLS to minimize interruptions to the operations of the Library during the construction period.
June 2009
KCLS and City of Bellevue staff is working with Johnston Architects to plan for the Bellevue Library parking expansion. Several alternative site plans are under consideration and public meetings will be organized to solicit input from residents. The City decided not to partner with KCLS on the planning effort, but has assigned staff members from the Parks and Planning departments to provide input on KCLS’ plans. The City Manager also indicated that the City may still decide to participate in the project by developing additional parking or some other related facility as an addition to KCLS’ project. KCLS will be meeting with the City Manager, Parks Director and Planning Director on July 8 to further discuss the project.
May 2009
The Library system will be moving forward on plans to expand parking at the Bellevue Regional Library. The City’s Parks Department recently passed a bond issue and as staff is busy with current projects, they are not in a position to undertake the master planning of Ashwood Park in conjunction with the Library’s parking expansion. The City would still like to be informed of the Library’s planning efforts and may eventually purchase additional parking. The City Manager has pledged cooperation on using some of the current park space for temporary Library parking once the project gets under way.
January 2009
The development of design concepts for the Bellevue Library parking lot expansion continues to be on hold until the City of Bellevue completes its process of selecting a consultant for the Ashwood Park Master Planning update.
December 2008
Until the City of Bellevue selects a consultant for the Ashwood Park Master
Planning update, the KCLS consultant team will not be able to further develop
design concepts for the Bellevue Library parking lot expansion. Although
the project is temporarily on hold, public meetings are anticipated to be
held sometime in 2009.
November 2008
The parking expansion project continues to be temporarily on hold
while the City of Bellevue completes the selection process for a consultant
for the Ashwood Park Master Planning update.
October 2008
The KCLS design team is not able to develop design concepts for the
Bellevue Library parking lot expansion until the City of Bellevue selects a
consultant for the Ashwood Park Master Planning update. The Bellevue Parks
Department plans to select a consultant after its levy vote in November. KCLS
will be working with the City and the City’s consultant to prepare alternative
site use studies for the Library parking and improvements to the Park.
September 2008
Further concept development is on hold until the City of Bellevue selects a
consultant for the Ashwood Park Master Planning update. KCLS will be working
with the City and the City’s consultant to prepare alternative site
use studies for the Library parking and for improvements to the Park. Public
meetings will be scheduled in 2008.
August 2008
The architect team has determined that further concept development is not possible
until the City of Bellevue selects a consultant for the Ashwood Park Master Plan
update. KCLS will be working with the City and their consultant to prepare alternative
site use studies for the Library parking and also improvements to the Park. Public
meetings will be scheduled in late 2008.
July 2008
The pre-design work for the library expansion project is nearing completion.
A parking study is under way to determine the number of vehicles that frequent
the Library. Both access driveways will have cables to track numbers. KCLS has
agreed to defer any further planning for the parking expansion until the City
of Bellevue has selected a consultant to prepare a Master Site Plan for Ashwood
Park. Both entities are interested in investigating a partnership to develop
parking either behind the library or on the adjacent park land.
June 2008
A panel comprised of representatives from the Bellevue Library Advisory Board,
the Bellevue Friends of the Library, KCLS Board Member Rob Spitzer and others
selected Johnston Architects for the Bellevue Library parking expansion project.
KCLS officials continue to discuss the project with the City as it is tied to
the City’s planning process for the adjacent Ashwood Park. Both entities
are interested in investigating a partnership to develop parking either behind
the Library or on the adjacent park land.
May 2008
KCLS has received statements of qualifications from four consultant teams for the planning and design of the parking expansion. Qualifications and references will be reviewed by KCLS administrative staff and interviews are scheduled for June 2. The interview panel consists of the KCLS Board, Bellevue Library Advisory Board and KCLS administrative representatives. KCLS has informed the City of Bellevue that we are open to discussing a possible joint venture regarding parking in the area behind the Library or on any of the adjacent park land.
April 2008
KCLS has received statements of qualifications from four consultant teams
for the planning and design of the parking expansion project. Qualifications
and references will be reviewed by KCLS staff and interviews will be scheduled.
The interview panel will include the KCLS Board, Bellevue Library Advisory
Board and KCLS staff.
March 2008
KCLS has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for consultants to plan, design
and build the Library’s parking expansion project. The statements of qualifications
are due April 14.
October 2007
The City of Bellevue Parks Department has initiated a planning process for the
Ashwood site, which will include plans to expand library parking. KCLS staff
will draw up some preliminary plans for the project. City staff anticipates that
a consultant will be hired by early next year and the plan is expected to be
completed by the end of 2008.
August 2006
The City of Bellevue is interested in a joint planning effort for Ashwood Park and the Bellevue Library. Instead of waiting for them to fund the master plan in their 2007 budget, KCLS agreed to begin the study later this year. KCLS plans to increase parking and meeting room space at the Bellevue Library. The City is considering a more developed park, a community center and/or increased parking. We also agreed with the City Manager that the disposition of the Lake Hills Library would not be linked to development at the Bellevue Library.
September 2005
The City of Bellevue Park Department is requesting authorization and funding to work with KCLS to develop a master site plan for Ashwood Park, which adjoins the Bellevue Regional Library. KCLS is interested since the Capital Plan included funding to expand parking and meeting room capacity.
