Capital Hill PUD Thoughts

I can see Capitol Hill from my house. As a matter of personal preference I would not like my view of Capitol Hill to change.

However,

What if:
* The Capital hill PUD was capped at 14 new houses? What if the tree cut count was amended and lowered?
* One of those properties was used to buy out a Fairmont neighbor?
* Assume that the bought out Fairmont neighbor’s property was contiguous to the university?
* Then the University and Fairmont both donated 50% of the land needed to build a parking garage.
* A trust was set up to be jointly owned by the University and Fairmont Neighbors Association, and the trust owned the parking garage.
* Parking would be free for students, and would charge for events. Feeded parking would be used to offset maintenance cost of the garage.
* Other parking on the streets of Fairmont would be reduced to residents and their guests.
* Ask the architecture school at the U of O to submit designs - pro bono. As for designs that would integrate form and function and be within the character of the fairmont neighborhood estetic.
* Ask the Knight Foundation and the U of O alumni association to sponsor it.
* What size parking garage would be needed? 500 spaces? More?
* How many duplexes are in the planned PUD? How many ADUs?

I think our challenge as neighbors is not to simply oppose the Capital Hill PUD, but rather to come up with alternative economic options which preserve our ecological values and also help the current land owner realize the most from his economic investments. Rather than just “no” what alternatives have been proposed?

New laundry center

We’re looking to put in a new laundry center. This is the before shots.

Side view
Under the sink
Concept plans

Ejector pump notes, we have the 404 model, but the outstanding question is will it be strong enough to push a washing machine's worth of water up 10 feet in the air at the speed that a washing machine drains?:

Tentative Washer:

  • Washer H: 80 in (combined with Dryer)
  • Washer W: 27 in
  • Washer D: 30 in

Tentative Dryer:

  • Washer H: 80 in (combined with Dryer)
  • Washer W: 28 in
  • Washer D: 35 in

Tentative Dishwasher: Amana 24 in. White Front Control Built-In Tall Tub Dishwasher

  • Dishwasher H: 34 in
  • Dishwasher W: 24 in
  • Dishwasher D: 24 in

One Piece: 75H

Ideal Dishwasher.

Possible Dishwasher

Finally in the building phase…

Covered wall
Behind the wall
Walls going in.
1/16 inch clearance.
Finally done.

Climbing Wall Resources

For years my go-to resource for all things climbing has been Atomik. Atomik has won awards for their service and does great business. However, I am judicious when on how I spend my dollars. So, sometimes I look around for other kinds of deals.

I find bolts cheaper here: https://www.fastenersolutions.com/11205-p-102.html 5/16-18 X 1-1/4 Alloy Socket Head Cap Screw

From time to time I seem to get a hankering to build a climbing gym. I built one for my little girl and one for her cuisines.

Here are some links for the supplies I find necessary.

https://www.atomikclimbingholds.com/516-hex-driver-bit
https://www.atomikclimbingholds.com/indoor-bolts#/pageSize=4&orderBy=0
But I think that fastenal might have bolts cheaper
https://www.atomikclimbingholds.com/anchors-draws-and-bolt-hangers#/pageSize=4&orderBy=0
https://www.atomikclimbingholds.com/hardware-2#/pageSize=12&orderBy=0

I also have gotten t-nuts cheaper elsewhere, but I can't remember where.

Sentinel Hanger (x10)