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-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- Step One in the long-awaited Land Capacity Analysis (LCA) – a fundamental piece of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan (CP) that will determine the County’s ultimate build-out potential – has just been completed. It’s called the “Gross Developable Land Inventory” (GDLI) and represents the
Thursday, June 6, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Erika Shook for Eastsound Planning Review Committee -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee will meet in a regular-scheduled session on Thursday, June 6 at the Eastsound Fire Station from 3 - 6 p.m. to address the following agenda items. 3:00 pm Welcome and
-- from Paul Kamin for Eastsound Planning and Review Committee -- VACATION RENTAL ACTION Over 35 people participated in the May 2 Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) meeting. Most were in attendance to participate in the discussion of a resolution asking the County Council to place a 12-month moratorium on new vacation rental permits
-- by Kimberley Kimple, Orcas Issues reporter, reprinted upon request -- Orcas Island residents gathered at the Senior Center Monday night [Dec 17, 2018] where San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes reported on a successful year in 2018 along with anticipations for next year and beyond. The presentation began with an overview of the 2019
--by Margie Doyle, Publisher and Historian -- — 2014 Stories and Links an incomplete list, browse our archives (go to the link in the left-hand sidebar) and add your interests: Orca whales' baby boom gives hope https://theorcasonian.com/l-pod-new-baby/ Replacement for Deer Harbor Bridge continues https://theorcasonian.com/learn-whats-new-deer-harbor-bridge-project/ Streetscape Plans along Prune Alley and Fern Street again move forward
— by Margie Doyle, Publisher and Historian — 2013 Stories and Links an incomplete list, browse our archives (go to the link in the left-hand sidebar) and add your interests: The Mt. Baker Road Reconstruction Project: Started on March 19 with a 90-day contract, excluding “holidays or when weather, differing site conditions or significant changes
-- by Margie Doyle -- Eastsound Planning Review Committee, an advisory board of citizen volunteers to the County Council The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) monthly meeting on Nov. 1 heard reports from County Council member Rick Hughes and Community Development Manager Erika Shook, as well as the EPRC, about progress in county
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id="62464"] County Council members and staff came to Orcas on Sept. 11 for a four-hour meeting dominated by the review of Public Works on Orcas in anticipation of the 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan this fall. Those programs were explained by County Engineer Colin Huntermer and Public Works Manager Russ Harvey.
--by Margie Doyle -- At its Sept. 6 meeting, members of the county's advisory Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) heard from county staff Shannon Wilbur, Senior County Engineer, about the stretch of North Beach Road between School and Mount Baker Roads; and from County Engineer Colin Huntermer, about finalization of plans for sidewalks and parking
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) -- which bears our island's closest resemblance to an official town hall, conducted by a county-appointed advisory committee -- heard on Thursday, Sept. 6, from County Councilman Rick Hughes in his official report, and also in response to public comments and items on the