We just got back from a trip to California and now its time to catch up on some urgent Illahee issues.
Community Meeting Called. We received notice that a community meeting has been called for 6:30 pm Monday evening, April 6, 2009 at the Sylvan Way Library to discuss what options are available now that the Hearing Examiner approved the Timbers Edge project and denied the communities contention that the project will have significant impacts to the aquifer and Illahee Creek.
Legal Questions? We understand there are many questions regarding the legal process and whether legal options are available once a Hearing Examiner approves a project and denies community concerns.
Next Step. We also understand the next step is to appeal the decisions to the Board of County Commissioners, and that this needs to be done before any other appeals can happen. The cost of filing this appeal is $500 and it needs to be done by April 9, 2009.
Notice Received? Many in the community who received notice of the August 2008 hearing are wondering why they haven't received a copy of the Hearing Examiner,s decision. While we received an email copy, we also have not yet received a written copy.
Limited Notification? It appears the only people who received notice of the decision are those within the shoreline sewer area along Illahee Road.
Adjacent Property Owners NOT Notified. There appears to be no notifications received by those living next to the proposed project. We just checked on the Nobles Lane area and evidently there are some who are unaware that the project has been approved. One person said there are only three residents on the street who receive the Kitsap Sun and there was nothing in the Bremerton Patriot on the project.
Notify Your Neighbors. Since the county has failed to notify those most affected by the development, it is up to residents to let your neighbors know about the project being approved and the community meeting to discuss what to do next.
Lawyer To Attend. We understand Ryan Vancil, the lawyer who represented the Illahee Community Club, will be in attendance to provide options and answer legal questions.
Legal Representation Costly. We have been asked to note that last year approximately $20,000 was spent on legal costs by the Illahee Community Club (ICC) and that any decision to continue with a possible Timbers Edge appeal will require financial support from the community.
Past Success Reason for Hope? The ICC wants to thank those who helped in 2008 with the successful Illahee Outfall appeal and settlement and hope that if a Timbers Edge appeal is approved that it will also be successful.
More Information? We have based this update primarily on recent emails and may have missed some important facts or information. If so, please let us know and we will pass it on.
Jim Aho
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