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La Center planning consultants outline Timmins Landing, downtown subarea plans; EIS scoping open through Jan. 28

2121092 · January 15, 2025
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Summary

Alec of WSP updated the La Center Planning Commission on progress for the Timmins Landing and downtown subarea plans, the companion environmental impact statement scoping period and three technical background reports covering outreach, transportation and facilities.

Alec, a WSP consultant, told the La Center Planning Commission that work on two subarea plans — Timmins Landing and downtown La Center — has progressed to drafting an environmental impact statement (EIS) and supporting technical memorandums.

The EIS is in a scoping period that staff said will accept public comment through Jan. 28, and an open house is scheduled for Jan. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at La Center City Hall. “The EIS scoping comment period goes through January 28th, and staff will be fielding comments during the open house tomorrow,” Alec said.

Why this matters: the subarea plans are the city’s planning-level guide to where higher-density housing and commercial uses may be supported. The EIS will evaluate the no-action baseline (existing zoning) against a project alternative that would implement the conceptual plans; its findings will shape…

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