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Dozens of written comments opposing TerraCotta changes cite Master Plan, SEPA and neighborhood impacts
Summary
The Planning Commission record includes dozens of written submissions from residents objecting to TerraCotta’s request; common themes were opposition to height increases, questions about contamination and cleanup responsibility, and requests that the City adhere to the Point Ruston Master Development Plan and SEPA requirements.
Staff attached a lengthy set of written comments to the record, representing many residents and condo owners near Point Ruston. The submissions argue that property purchases were made in reliance on the Master Development Plan’s height limits, that allowing extra height would set an inconsistent precedent, and that environmental, traffic, parking and service impacts may be inadequately analyzed.
Examples in the record include a letter from Amethyst Green referencing SEPA and zoning-consistency criteria, multiple emails from Commencement residents expressing concern about views and policing/parking burdens, and a detailed email from Sophy Englund asking the City to prioritize health and remediation. The packet also includes questions about whether a non-owner can apply for designation and requests that any recommendation be conditioned on complete remediation or explicit assurances about cleanup funding and responsibility.
Staff and commissioners noted the volume of written comment and its relevance to deliberations. The written record will accompany any recommendation forwarded to City Council so that elected officials have the full public input.
