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Planning commission hears strong opposition to redesignating Lakewood shoreline parcel for Edgewater Park
Summary
At a joint March 18 hearing, residents and the Gary Oak Coalition urged the Lakewood Planning Commission and Department of Ecology to reject a locally initiated Shoreline Master Program amendment that would redesignate 9132 Edgewater Drive (parcel 3085002170) from shoreline residential to urban park, citing habitat harm and increased stormwater pollution. Staff said the process continues and will return to the commission April 1.
At a joint public hearing March 18, the Lakewood Planning Commission and a Department of Ecology representative heard sustained public opposition to a locally initiated amendment to Lakewood's Shoreline Master Program that would reclassify one parcel at 9132 Edgewater Drive (parcel 3085002170) from "shoreline residential" to "urban park" and fold it into the planned Edgewater Park.
The amendment would align the parcel with the park master plan the city approved in 2024 and could add circulation, parking and a new public boat launch; Department of Ecology approval is required before any change takes effect. Staff told the commission the parcel was purchased by the city in 2024 and that the SMP update process includes a 30-day written comment period that runs through March 31 at 4:30 p.m. and…
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