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Miss Grange, a city planner, summarized proposed edits that the commission reviewed previously and that are incorporated into the draft goal and policy trackers. The proposed economic development changes include adding incubator kitchen spaces for microenterprises (policy ED‑1.5), adding high‑capacity fiber broadband references (ED‑1.8), language to promote tourism assets and to encourage the state to explore reestablishing an international ferry run from Anacortes to Sidney, B.C., and a suggestion to encourage expansion of culinary and hospitality programs at Skagit Valley College. Grange said the packet was updated earlier that day to include a small number of written public comments.

Marlene Finley, president of the local nonprofit Evergreen Islands, testified in support of several economic development policies and told commissioners, \"we support these goals, as proposed in the economic development element for the comprehensive plan.\" Finley urged continued city coordination with Skagit County on potential future uses at Marchpoint and the need to implement regulations consistent with the updated plan.

On parks and recreation, staff described small wording changes: a clarification on maintenance policy language (PR‑3.11), removal of overly specific lists in PR‑8.7 to avoid excluding partners, and an insertion in PR‑9.2 (text in packet). During discussion Commissioner Currier and others argued to retain PR‑6.6, a policy that requires new residential development to provide impact‑fee payments, noting the city already charges such fees and the policy’s presence in the plan retained useful clarity. Miss Grange said staff would incorporate the commission’s feedback into the next draft.

Public questions during the hearing asked about the Guemes Channel trail and the status of a previously discussed environmental review (EIS) and related budget decisions. A member of the public asked about a parks subcommittee called out in PR‑4.3 and whether stakeholder organizations (including Evergreen Islands, Shannon Point Marine Reserve, and the Anacortes School District) had been invited; staff said they would follow up with Parks Director John Lunsford and report back.

Andrew Oliver of Leland Consulting and John Lunsford, parks director, had previously provided technical input during earlier review sessions that staff incorporated into the tracked edits. After the hearing staff and the consultant will integrate the planning commission’s feedback and public comments into a consolidated comprehensive plan draft for further public review and subsequent commission and council consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Anacortes - Planning Commission Meeting (5/28/25)","oneSentenceSummary","The City of Anacortes Planning Commission held a public hearing May 28 on proposed amendments to the economic development and parks, recreation & open space elements of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. No action was taken; staff will integrate commission and public input into the next draft.","taxTitle","Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington","taxId",51056,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6219847,"Planning Commission unanimously recommends Curtis Wharf shore power and pump‑out permit to city council",2038,230000,2268000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3620636-182e98a6bfb09a915231537bbe96f1e6&start=230&end=2268","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3620636-182e98a6bfb09a915231537bbe96f1e6/thumbnail_230000.jpg","/articles/6219847/Anacortes/Skagit-County/Washington/Planning-Commission-unanimously-recommends-Curtis-Wharf-shore-power-and-pumpout-permit-to-city-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6219847-bec0580f12f50ab390bdb36be6896554/orig.mp4?Expires=1770800090&Signature=C2Id8pMKIspk77SaxnDld5dGB9aJlktjwRhV7RfqQyCWbF9XzxFfcp3noDqMC9GpqOT-3UafTa6ygHpxwYGKhakU1vu7E~NpPlMCz-VgfeE-6ccvxAngssXory1OEsV-B8kagfejymItg920QUJuom2P7HZtEGf2aYngwidJ3bH139wh7HQYQureSABLVpOxLTb-ZcRSK5Xj9Nk19w-2v5RqllZmQImEfs8wKXdBbqjsBsseiuWhZTrqGhMJo0vcx6eD3KHES~ygdtCh9xdJx1W~6SpvtNazqgm438fq6X8RlO~7Gn~7dfGaJGQIgdshpmUkBmojSzrixTAK8gzkmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Anacortes Planning Commission on May 28 voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (SDP‑2025‑0001) for shore power and a commercial black‑water pump‑out at Curtis Wharf.

The recommendation, moved by Commissioner Mills and seconded by Commissioner McCombs, follows a staff presentation and a Port of Anacortes briefing. Associate Planner Anna Dooley said \"the staff recommends approval of this project with conditions.\" The motion adopted the staff report, findings of fact, and 13 recommended conditions and was approved by roll call vote.

The project would add two mobile shore‑power pedestals and a metered commercial pump‑out to support existing harbor craft at Curtis Wharf, which the port and staff described as an active, water‑dependent industrial pier. Port representative Anderson described the proposal as \"an exciting project\" and said the shore‑power pedestals are mounted on skids so they can be relocated along the pier to serve smaller harbor craft. Commissioner McCombs said the proposal \"looks pretty straightforward.\"

According to the staff report, the pump‑out system would allow vessels to discharge black water into the sanitary sewer rather than at sea or via diesel marine vacuum service. The pipework will use HDPE routed under and along the wharf and will discharge to the city sanitary sewer via a metered connection. Dooley and the port said the port must finalize a discharge agreement with the city wastewater treatment plant before the pump‑out is put into operation. Dooley also noted the port was the lead agency for a SEPA determination of non‑significance issued in November 2024 and that the project was designed to result in no net loss of shoreline ecological functions.

The shore power component would provide two 200‑amp, three‑phase, 480‑volt pedestals sized to serve harbor craft (not large ocean‑going vessels). Port staff said shore power is intended to let smaller vessels shut down diesel generators while at berth, reducing local diesel emissions, greenhouse gases and noise. Funding for the pump‑out was described as provided by the Washington State Department of Commerce; funding for shore power was described as provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation. The port also said it holds an agreed order with the Washington State Department of Ecology for remediation work at the nearby Quiet Cove cleanup site and does not expect the Curtis Wharf work to affect that remediation.

Dooley summarized the procedural history: the city received the application in February 2025 and deemed it complete in April; a mandatory neighborhood meeting was held April 24; a 30‑day written comment period ran through May 16; no outside‑agency or public comments were received during that comment period. The public hearing before the planning commission was opened and closed the same evening, with no public testimony recorded. The commission’s recommendation advances the permit to a closed‑record decision hearing before the City Council scheduled for June 9, 2025.

Key conditions cited in the staff packet include measures to avoid shoreline alteration, requirements for installation method (primarily hand tools on or beneath the deck), monitoring and BMPs for pump‑out operations, metering and reporting of pump‑out volumes, and a requirement that any discharge agreement with the treatment plant be executed before operation. The staff report is included in the planning commission packet; the 13 conditions appear starting on page 7 of that packet.

Next steps: the Planning Commission’s recorded recommendation and the administrative record will be forwarded to City Council for a closed‑record decision hearing on June 9, 2025. If Council approves the permit, the port said it expects to pursue construction timed to fish‑window restrictions, with construction anticipated in winter of the following year.","The City of Anacortes Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a shoreline substantial development permit to allow mobile shore power pedestals and a commercial black‑water pump‑out at Curtis Wharf; staff recommended approval with 13 conditions and the project moves to a closed‑record council decision June 9.","actionData","errors"]

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Planning Commission holds public hearing on 2025 comprehensive plan amendments for economic development and parks

Planning Commission unanimously recommends Curtis Wharf shore power and pump‑out permit to city council