Public Comments Summary on 2021 Planning Docket
Explore written comments and testimonies on various proposed amendments including comprehensive plan updates, zoning changes, and housing unit regulations in Skagit County. Feedback ranges from supporting small businesses to concerns about environmental impacts.
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2021 Planning Docket PUBLIC COMMENTS SUMMARY
Written Comments: 4 Testimony: 1 PL19 PL19- -0419 Nielsen Brothers Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Map Amendment 0419 Three of the written comments were supportive of the proposal, noting the importance of the business to the local economy and beneficial forestry practices The Skagit County Agricultural Advisory Board wrote they were neutral on the proposed change, but advised against setting a precedent to allow for operations out of compliance to use zoning changes to bring their operation back into compliance
Written Comments: 45 Testimony: 5 Positive comments noted the importance of supporting small businesses in Edison and how Terramar has supported events, such as the Edison Farmers Market, and used locally sourced ingredients in its products Comments in opposition to the amendment were largely from neighbors of the Edison downtown area: Potential large and noisy outdoor events Emergency services and infrastructure Environmental impacts on the nearby Edison slough LR20 LR20- -02 Scale Business Zone Use Amendment 02 Small
Written Comments: 1 Testimony: 1 LR20 LR20- -05 Notice Amendment for Mineral Resource Extraction Area 05 Public The petitioner has submitted this amendment because Mineral Resource Extraction Areas are disruptive and have a large impact on the community The petitioner encouraged PDS to increase the MRO notice requirement beyond the requirement for activities such as marijuana stores because MROs are more detrimental to the area
Written Comments: 2 Testimony: 1 LR20 LR20- -07 Accessory Accessory Dwelling Unit Dwelling Unit Code Code Amendment Amendment 07 The petitioner comments support this amendment because it would increase the amount of housing units available in the county The Agricultural Advisory Board does not support the amendment because it would encourage denser development in the Ag-NRL zone
Written Comments: 1 Testimony: 1 LR21 LR21- -04 Agricultural Agricultural Processing Processing Facilities in BR Facilities in BR- - Light Industrial Light Industrial 04 The Agricultural Advisory Board wrote to support the amendment as it allows for increased value- added opportunities for cattle and livestock growers in the community The petitioner provided testimony for the amendment because it would allow Island Grown Cooperative to grow their business and process more animals each year
Written Comments: 0 Testimony: 1 C21 C21- -1 2020 1 2020 Comprehensive Comprehensive Parks & Parks & Recreation Plan Recreation Plan The Chair of the Skagit County Parks and Recreation Board testified in support of including parks as an allowed use for certain zones so currently established park facilities could be improved or expanded upon The county parks are well managed, but zoning inconsistencies need to be corrected
