City of Oak Harbor 2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS (Plan Adopted on Dec 16, 2008. Archive)

ADOPTED 2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (click here for document)

2009-02-09T10:05:00.000-08:00

The 2008 Comprehensive Plan has been attached for your reference. The above link(click on title) will provide you access to a PDF that can be saved to your desktop if needed. This ends the posting by City staff to this blogsite. The blogsite will still be accessible and can provide an online archive. Thanks for participating.

2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Adopted

2008-12-22T10:34:00.000-08:00

The City Council held public hearings on December 2, 2008 and December 16, 2008 on the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The Goldie Road properties drew the most attention from the public and the Council. On Dec 16th, 2008 the City Council adopted the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission. The Ordinance and the adopted documents will be posted on this site shortly.

Planning Commission Meeting - Nov 25, 2008

2008-11-12T09:17:00.000-08:00

The Planning Commssion held the public hearing regarding the amendments at its October 28, 2008 meeting. No recommendations have been made to the City Council. The Planning Commission has continued the agenda item to its November 25, 2008 meeting for further delibrations.

Planning Commission Report

2008-10-27T11:31:00.000-07:00

Staff's report to the Planning Commission can be viewed by following the links below. Two option have been provided since the report is large and may take longer to view with a slow internet connection.

To view the entire report with all the attachments - click here
To view only the staff report without attachments - click here

PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED

2008-10-08T10:46:00.000-07:00

The public hearing to consider the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments have been scheduled for October 28, 2008 at 7:30pm at the City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. The public hearing will be conducted by the Planning Commission.

SEPA Determination

2008-10-07T11:21:00.000-07:00

A SEPA determination has been made by the City for the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. It is a non-project action and therefore Section B of the checklist does not apply to the review.

The 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments include three alnd use change applications, updates to the Capital Improvements Plan and update to the policies within the Transportation Element of the Plan.

The SEPA checklist can be viewed by clicking here.
The determination can be viewed by clicking here.

Neighborhood Meetings scheduled

2008-08-04T11:11:00.000-07:00

The City has reserved a meeting space in the Public Works facility located on 1400 NE 16th Avenue on August 19th, 20th, and 21st at 7pm if you are interested in learning more about the proposals. The three land use change requests will be discussed on these dates as per the following schedule:

August 19th – Goldie Road Properties
August 20th – 33170 SR 20 south of NE Narrows Ave
August 21st – 164 Ernst Drive

The applicants will be present to answer any questions or concerns you may about the properties. City staff will also be present to answer any questions regarding the process.

NOTIFICATIONS

2008-08-01T11:07:00.000-07:00

Letters were mailed during the first week in July to residents within 300 feet of the properties for which Land Use applications were received to notify them on the applications. City staff have received a few phone calls and questions/comments through this blog site. The subject properties have also been posted with the yellow sign commonly recognized as a process for change or action throughout Island County. A notice was also sent to the Whidbey New Times. Letters were also mailed to all interested citizens that have provided contact information in the past to receive information on Comprehensive Plan Amendments.

Goldie Road - PIP to C3

2008-06-25T14:56:00.000-07:00

This 16 acre property is located on the SW corner of Goldie Road and NE 16th Avenue intersection. The owner/applicant is requesting a change to the current land use designation of PIP, Planned Industrial Park to C3, Community Commercial. The application material can be viewed by clicking the below:

Letter of Request
Suppo rting documents - 1
Supporting documents - 2

If you are a neighbor, resident or interested citizen, and would like to comment on this application, click on the "comments" immediately below and send us a note.

33170 SR 20 - RO to C3

2008-06-25T14:19:00.000-07:00

This property is located on the SW corner of SR20 and NE Narrows Ave. The owner/applicant has submitted an application requesting a change to the current land use of RO, Residential Office to C3, Community Commercial.

The completed application and supporting documents can be viewed by clicking here.

If you are a neighbor, resident or interested citizen, and would like to comment on this application, click on the "comments" immediately below and send us a note.

164 Ernst Drive - RI to RO

2008-06-25T13:59:00.000-07:00

The owner/applicant is requesting a change of the current land use designation of R1, Single Family Residential to RO, Residential Office.

The application can be viewed by clicking here.

If you are a neighbor, resident or interested citizen that would like to comment on this application, please click on the "comments" immediately below and send us a note.

LAND USE APPLICATIONS

2008-06-19T14:28:00.000-07:00

The City has received three Land Use amendment applications. The details of the applications and property locations will be posted soon on this blog for your reference.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ADDED

2008-04-10T08:49:00.000-07:00

As of today, no applications have been recieved by the city. As mentioned earlier, the deadline is April 30, 2008. Staff will create a seperate post for every complete application received so interested citizens can make comments specific to a proposal. Please check back to stay updated.

2008-04-01T11:37:00.000-07:00

INTERESTED APPLICANTS

The deadline to submit an application for this year's amendment process is April 30, 2008. A meeting with planning staff is recommended prior to the deadline. The meeting is primarily to share information on the process and documents, research etc. that will be required to supplement a complete application.

All applications must be submitted to the Development Services Department before the end of the workday on April 30, 2008. The application fee is $1,356.

2008-04-01T11:11:00.000-07:00

INTERESTED CITIZENS

The deadline to receive applications for this year's amendments in April 30, 2008. Staff will then review the application for completness and provide an oppurtunity for the applicant to provide additional information on the amendment. Staff will then post the technically complete applications on this blog for public comment. As the application goes through the review process, notices on public meeting, forums etc will be posted on this blog. So visit the site periodically to stay updated and also provide feedback on the proposed amendments and other issues that may surface through the review process.