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Anacortes council approves Port’s West Basin shoreline permit and framework plan
Summary
The Anacortes City Council unanimously approved a shoreline substantial development permit (SDP2023003) and a framework development plan (FMW20230001) for the Port of Anacortes’ West Basin redevelopment, subject to 16 staff‑recommended conditions including habitat buffer requirements.
Anacortes — The City Council voted unanimously Jan. 5 to approve two land‑use applications from the Port of Anacortes for the West Basin redevelopment: a shoreline substantial development permit (file SDP2023003) and a framework development plan (file FMW20230001).
The motions, moved by Council member Fantini and adopted by roll call, implemented the planning commission’s recommendations dated Dec. 10, 2025, and impose the conditions of approval listed in the staff packet. The roll call recorded six ayes and no noes.
Why it matters: The project covers upland parcels mapped within shoreline jurisdiction (200 feet from the ordinary high water mark) and envisions three development pads along the shoreline,…
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