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