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Board approves waiver for Heron's Nest annexation impact report filing; Town of Silt to provide services
Summary
County planning staff recommended and the board approved placing a resolution on the consent agenda granting a waiver for the Heron's Nest annexation impact report filing because the Town of Silt provided an annexation impact report and the project addresses special-district and service issues; board asked staff to formalize conditions in a resolution.
Representatives from the Town of Silt and the project applicant presented the Heron's Nest annexation and associated annexation impact report for property at 32958 Riverfront Road near Silt. County planning staff (Glenn Hartman) said the town's report addressed statutory requirements, floodplain and wetlands considerations, and service provision; he recommended granting a waiver from the county filing requirement so the town process can remain on schedule.
Town planner Nicole Santino and applicant representative Davis confirmed the report and service coordination with special districts and said the town will provide water, sewer and police protection. Staff recommended drafting a resolution to formalize the waiver and include conditions listed in the staff memo.
The board moved to put the waiver resolution on the next consent agenda and voted in favor.
Why it matters: Annexations change jurisdiction for land-use regulation and public services. The county's waiver facilitates the town's schedule while preserving conditions staff recommended for services and floodplain management.
Next steps: County staff to prepare a formal resolution with the recommended conditions for the next consent agenda.
