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Poulsbo panel reviews city‑owned parcels for workforce housing potential
Summary
Commission staff identified 14 city parcels and highlighted several with development potential — public works (Viking), Torbel Canyon (Lot 4), the parks site (Lot 10) and the old public‑works lot (Lot 12) — but noted constraints including moratoria, steep slopes, wetlands and costly utility extensions.
The commission reviewed an inventory of 14 city‑owned parcels and focused on a handful with realistic potential for workforce housing. Heather (Speaker 3) said the Public Works property on Viking (about 12 acres, light industrial zoning) has mixed‑use potential and height advantages, but a logged portion is under a 10‑year moratorium; Lot 4 in Torbel Canyon was previously designated for 60% AMI housing but has steep slopes and costly utility extension needs that would limit feasible units to around a dozen.
Heather also described Lot 10 (parks/rec site) as a flat, well‑located parcel where current zoning could allow roughly 33 units, though relocation and parking needs for parks would add cost. Lot 12 (former public‑works yard where Coffee Oasis sits) is highly encumbered by a stream buffer and would require code flexibility to realize even modest development. The commission agreed these inventories would feed the feasibility and working‑group work plans.
