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Commission hears update on UGB expansion appeal; members told to expect a long process
Summary
Commissioner Michael Preetin told the commission the city's East Side UGB preference passed on a 3-2 vote and has been appealed; he emphasized the UGB is a 20-year plan and that appeals may slow development.
Michael Preetin briefed the commission that the city adopted an East Side preference for the urban growth boundary (UGB) expansion and that the decision has been appealed.
"It was a 3 2 vote, so it wasn't a slam dunk," Preetin said, adding that the appeal from the Mackenzie Meadow Village project means the timetable for development may be extended.
Preetin said the UGB plan is a 20-year framework and cautioned that annexation rules, the application process and state legislation can lengthen the timeline for new housing to come online. He urged patience and said city staff will continue to work through the process and keep the commission informed.
The discussion was informational; no formal action was taken on the UGB item during the work session.
