Notice of Public Hearing - June 7 Planning Commission Meeting

CITY OF MERCER ISLAND AND DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – June 7, 2023
Shoreline Master Program Amendment: Public Comment Period and Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the City of Mercer Island and Washington Dept. of Ecology are accepting comments on amendments to the City of Mercer Island’s shoreline master program (SMP) under WAC 173-26-090(1). The City has prepared draft SMP amendments to provide consistency with state law, specifically Chapter 173-27 WAC for Shoreline Management Permit and Enforcement Procedures, and to add “marinas” as a new use to MICC 19.13.040 Table B and establish development standards for “marinas” in MICC 19.13.050. The proposed SMP amendments are available for review at https://mieplan.mercergov.org/public/ZTR23-001 and in person by request at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

A joint local/state hybrid public hearing is set for 6 PM on June 7, 2023, in person at Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 SE 24th Street, and virtually using Zoom. The public will have the opportunity to comment during the public hearing by attending in person, calling in, or logging onto the meeting as a Zoom attendee. Written comments on the proposal may be submitted between May 3 and June 7, 2023 to the City of Mercer Island by email to molly.mcguire@mercerisland.gov or by mail and in person (use the white drop box in the parking lot) to Molly McGuire at Mercer Island City Hall, 9611 SE 36th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040 until such time that the public hearing is adjourned.

Detailed instructions on how to attend the public hearing and/or comment live during the public hearing will be available online on or before June 2, 2023, at https://www.mercerisland.gov/bc-pc

The City of Mercer Island strives to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for Planning Commission meetings should notify the Deputy City Clerk’s Office 3 days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7791 or by emailing deborah.estrada@mercerisland.gov.

NOTICE:

  • Website - May 1 & 16, 2023
  • Weekly Bulletin Notice - May 1, 2023
  • Date Published in Newspaper - May 3, 2023
  • Planning Commission Email Distribution - May 9 & 16, 2023
  • Date of Open Record Public Hearing - June 7, 2023
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