PRCAC raises concerns that county EIS understates Point Roberts drainage and infrastructure needs
Committee reviewers said Whatcom County’s final EIS and comprehensive plan update projects 183 new dwelling units (about 373 people) by 2045 for Point Roberts but omits local drainage and more granular service‑level analyses; PRCAC requested the drainage master plan be included in the county comp plan and asked for follow‑up from Councilmember John Scanlon.
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Brian presented the PRCAC review of Whatcom County’s final environmental impact statement for the countywide comprehensive plan, saying the EIS projects “an additional 183 dwelling units and, believe that that'll be 373 people, by 2045 here,” and that the document does not adequately reflect localized stormwater or drainage needs in Point Roberts.
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