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Residents urge commissioners to deny Arborwood extension; concerns center on wetlands, stormwater and developer concessions
Summary
Multiple residents and local organizations spoke at the Feb. 24 meeting urging Kitsap County commissioners to reject or thoroughly renegotiate an extension for the long‑running Arborwood development, citing wetlands, salmon runs, traffic, developer behavior and affordability claims.
KITSAP COUNTY — Dozens of residents called on the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 24 to reject or subject to stricter terms any extension of the Arborwood development agreement, saying the county should not relax current code for large out‑of‑county developers.
Why it matters: Commenters said Arborwood, a multi‑phase development that remains largely unfinished after years, risks wetlands and fish‑bearing streams, could impose long‑term infrastructure costs on taxpayers, and will not produce housing affordable to local median‑income households if allowed to rely on older, less protective stormwater and critical‑areas standards.
What residents told the board Public commenters described repeated interactions with county staff and the development's history of phased permits and code‑grandfathering. "When you enter into a contract, you agree to the terms of the contract," said Ben Strobel, whose property borders the development, arguing the…
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