Municipalist Blog Post

Just as I am launching the blog for the update to the Design Regulations, a public sector focused blogger based in Washington DC has asked me a number of questions about how we are using this medium here in Oak Harbor.

For those of you interested in knowing more about how all this blogging stuff works, take a look at the post here.

New Blog - Design Regulations Update

I have launched another blog for the project to update the Oak Harbor Design Regulations and Guidelines. While this project is not part of the Subdivision Code Update, it may be of interest to the community because it relates to the regulations that direct the look and feel of new development within our city.

The update is focused on our community's historic downtown and builds upon the work completed as part of the Windjammer project.

This is a relatively short project that is scheduled to be completed by August. Check out the blog at: http://www.cohurbandesign.blogspot.com/.

Planning Commission Meeting May 27

On May 27th staff, the Planning Commission and the public had another opportunity to review and discuss the issues identified during the Delayering analysis recently completed.

The discussion centered on park and walkway design, and connections between walkways, transit facilities and subdivisions.

The next meeting will be on June 24 and will focus on alternative short plat requirements to support infill development; as well as, the remaining five items from the issues list.

I will be posting a complete list of talking points from these Commission meetings shortly.