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Suquamish tribe submitted extensive draft-EIS comments; staff to engage during critical-areas update
Summary
Staff reported receiving substantive comments from the Suquamish tribe (Rod Malcolm) focused mainly on the city's critical-areas ordinance; staff said most tribe concerns will be addressed in the forthcoming critical-areas update and that early engagement helped clarify technical items.
Planning staff told the joint meeting they received substantive input from the Suquamish tribe, primarily focused on the city's critical-areas code and technical manuals rather than the comprehensive-plan alternatives themselves.
"Most of his items are in reference to the critical areas ordinance update, which will be processing later this year," Nicole said, noting staff had spoken directly with Rod Malcolm to clarify the tribe's concerns. Staff said that early engagement was useful and that the tribe would be invited to participate in the critical-areas update process.
Staff characterized the Suquamish comments as constructive and said about 90% of the items raised related to future critical-areas ordinance work (separate from the final comprehensive plan and EIS appendix). Commissioners acknowledged the tribal engagement and the need for dialog during the technical-code updates.
