Timbers Edge SEPA Staff Recommendation to Hearing Examiner. Attached is the county staff's recommendation to DENY the Illahee community's State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) appeal that was filed on August 15, 2008. (Note: Normally this report is handed out at the beginning of the hearing, and while the community doesn't like the DENIED aspect, it is glad to get this a few hours before the hearing.)
Hearing Begins Thursday (8/28/08). The hearing for the SEPA appeal, the preliminary plat to create 110 lots, and a shoreline permit for a stormwater outfall, begins at 9 am on Thursday, August 28, 2008.
The Task for the Community. The community needs to present its case on Thursday with sufficient documentation to convince the Hearing Examiner that the community issues were not covered or not adequately considered by the county, which will be a formidable task to begin with, and even more difficult due to the short time frame that was available to prepare.
Concerned Citizens Encouraged to Attend. Illahee residents who are concerned with this project are encouraged to attend. We understand the community has several expert witnesses along with some informed citizens who will be doing presentations. We also understand that a number of expert witnesses were unavailable and will likely be issuing reports at a later date.
Only Time to be Heard. This is possibly the only time that the community will have an opportunity to be heard on this project. Now is the time to speak up on what you want your community to look like.
Jim Aho
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