ENA President’s Update January 2005

Edgemoor Neighborhood Association

Have you been wondering why there is so much rapid development in Fairhaven and if anything can be done about it? Have you heard that the plan to develop Chuckanut Ridge includes a 10 story apartment complex and wonder how you can voice your opinion? If so, be sure to attend the February 3rd Meeting of the Association.

Dick McKinley (COB Public Works Director), Jorge Vega (COB Planning Director) and Chris Spens (Senior Planner) will participate in a presentation on land use issues. They will provide an overview of the Plans, Codes and Key Players that effect land use decisions. They will also address two items in particular: the steps involved in a new subdivision (Chuckanut Ridge) and an explanation of the current land use plan in Fairhaven.

The goal for this program came from the ENA Land Use Committee. The Committee felt that in order for citizens to effect change, they need to understand the process. I have attached an outline of the presentation which you can print and bring to the meeting.

There will be a short business meeting before the presentation. There are several issues that need to be addressed, including websites issues and Southside Coalition proposals.

On another note, there will be a public meeting to present the plans for a new home on 334 Bayside Drive on Wednesday, Feb 2 at the Fairhaven Village Inn at 7 pm. The architect will be taking comments on his plan for a 7,000 square foot home. The code at the present time limits single family residences to 5500 square feet and this house will require a special permit/variance. If you have concerns about mega homes you should attend and voice your opinion.

That about wraps it up. See you at the meeting on Thursday, February 3, at 7 pm at Fairhaven Pavilion in Fairhaven Park.

Sue

Sue Tercek
Interim President