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Public commenters urge close review of Purdy-area SEPA compliance, propose Fire Station land for affordable housing
Summary
Two public commenters asked the Gig Harbor City Council to monitor SEPA compliance for Purdy-area applications and proposed using land behind Fire Station 51 for affordable housing and stormwater storage.
During the Jan. 13 public-comment period, two residents urged the council to pay close attention to land-use applications and to pursue options for affordable housing on city- or county-owned property.
Kit Kyun, who identified herself as serving on the Harbor Hope Center board, told the council to closely watch applications vested in the Purdy area and to ensure the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and other regulations are followed. Kyun said she and others previously worked with county planners and the Washington Department of Ecology to correct past noncompliance and urged vigilance to avoid repeat problems.
Michael ("Miguel") Shipman described a proposal involving Fire Station 51 on Kimball. He said the station sits on four acres, with about two acres unused, and suggested the city and Pierce County Fire District consider a 99-year lease or short platting the parcel to develop affordable housing. Shipman also proposed locating an underground stormwater vault at or behind the station to provide water storage for disaster recovery and to avoid a surface detention pond.
Shipman said private development patterns such as row houses could be used to meet the city’s comprehensive-plan housing goals. He volunteered to help facilitate discussions and offered his experience and materials to city staff and council.
