— by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter —


On August 11, the county’s Department of Community Development (DCD) issued its final evaluation of a building permit to construct a three-story mixed-use building of office space and transient lodging units on 217 Main St. next to Pawki’s for Pets.

The staff recommendation was to “approve with conditions.” That 71-page report includes the response of the EPRC along with all public comments on the SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) determination, addressing such issues as parking, sewage capacity, shoreline and wetland impacts, stormwater drainage, and the effects of excavation on native artifacts, as well as the county’s response to those concerns.

There will be a final public hearing via Skype on Wednesday, August 26 at 10 a.m. Meeting details:
Phone-in #: (360) 370-0599
Conference ID: 159361#
This is a Skype-only meeting; it will not be live-streamed.

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For more information on proposed The Village Inn at Eastsound, see the following:

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Additional questions can be addressed to planner Colin Maycock: Colinm@sanjuanco.com.


 

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