Planning and Economic Development
Spotlight
November 2020
This monthly update is published by the City of Poulsbo Planning and Economic Development (PED) Department to highlight news and trends in planning and development. For details on these topics and the department, visit our website.
Pre-Production
A Pre-Application Conference is a meeting between a project team and staff conducted prior to the submission of a detailed application. Nearly all projects change after the pre-application conference and prior to application submittal. Typically, projects at this stage are very preliminary. The following pre-app conferences were held in October/early November:

  • Watts Subdivision: Subdivision/PRD of ~28 acres into single-family lots.
  • Strawberry Field Replacement: Removal and replacement of field turf.
  • Musick Townhomes: Multifamily townhome units on Viking Ave NE.
  • 4th Ave Apts: Multifamily apartment units on 4th Ave NE.

The purpose of the Neighborhood Meeting is to provide a forum for interested individuals to meet with the applicant to learn about the proposal early in the review process and provide an opportunity for meaningful public input.

  • Swenson (Winslow Ridge) Neighborhood Meeting (11/10): Subdivision/PRD to create 85 new single family lots north of Vinland Elementary.

In the Queue
The following projects are currently under review with the PED Department:

  • Poulsbo Meadows Final Plat-City Council review 11/18
  • Poulsbo Place Division 8-NOA Issued 10/23
  • Poulsbo Yacht Club “E” Dock Reno-routed for tech review 10/23
  • Haugen ACUP/Short Plat-SEPA review pending
  • Oslo Bay Apartments-Coordination meetings continue
  • Spencer PRD/Plat-SEPA review pending

Keep up to date with active land use projects by visiting our website. In addition, special project webpages have been set up for Poulsbo Place Division 8 and The Haugen ACUP/Short Plat.
Above: Poulsbo Place Division 8 Project Rendering

Under Production (Long Range Planning)
Housing Action Plan (HAP): A community preference survey supporting the HAP ran from late September to October 16. About 300 responses were received. The project consultant, Beckwith, is currently analyzing the responses. Keep up to date via the project website!

Buildable Lands Data: PED Staff is preparing to submit permit data from 2013- 2019 to Kitsap County in November as part of the 2021 Buildable Lands Program.

2021 Comp Plan Amendments: We are now accepting applications for Comp Plan amendments to be considered during the 2021 annual amendment cycle. The deadline for submitting applications is 4:00 pm on Monday, November 16, 2020. Check out the website here.

Shoreline Master Program Update: The 2021 SMP Update is fast approaching. The PED Dept plans to release the draft mid December, and begin Planning Commission review in January 2021. Keep up to date via the project website!

ADU Webpage: Staff is preparing a webpage dedicated to information about Accessory Dwelling Units. The goal is to have the page live early November.
Post Production
The following projects are under construction!

  • Taco Bell @ College Marketplace
  • Fairfield Hotel @ College Marketplace
  • Norland Trails Apts @ College Marketplace
  • Jacobellis Industrial @ College Marketplace
Above: Approved Design for Taco Bell.

Special Feature - Firestone Tires
The Firestone Tires project at College Marketplace is nearing completion. We think everyone can agree that it might be the nicest tire store in the northwest. Beginning with the pre-application conference in April of 2019, PED staff worked closely with the project management team to create a site that was authentic to Poulsbo and the Olhava Master Plan. The initial pre-app submittal proposed a sleek and modern building with white as the primary building color. In response, PED staff provided examples of northwest craftsman style architecture using soft earth tones, which is what you see today! In addition to the architecture, the development team proposed a lush landscaping plan that will really add to the overall site aesthetic. Check out the photos below!
The Script
Did you know that the PED Department has an assortment of handouts available to the public on our website? We have nearly 50 handouts covering just about every topic related to land use. Check them out here! PED staff is always coming up with new ideas for handouts to assist the public. Have an idea for a handout? Send it our way!
Above: Example of PED Department Handout – Mobile Vendors.
Directors Corner
PED City Council Committee. Business Recovery Efforts. The 10/26 PED Committee meeting saw presentations from Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce, Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, and the WWU Small Business Development Center.

Buildable Lands Coordination Meeting with Kitsap County. PED staff participated in a coordination meeting via zoom on 10/27. The next coordination meeting is scheduled for 12/8.

Vanaheimr Shoreline Hearings Board Hearing Preparation. PED Director and city attorneys continue to prepare for the Vanaheimr Shoreline Hearing Board hearing scheduled for 12/10-11.

Participation on PSRCs Plan Review Working Group. The PSRC Plan Review Manual working group. The manual describes expectations for both amendments and updates to countywide planning policies, local comprehensive plans, and regional growth center subarea plans.

Assisted H3 Director with Affordable Housing Initiative. PED Director gave a presentation on Accessory Dwelling Units to the H3 committee on 10/21.

Participation on LUTAC (KRCC Land Use Tech Committee). PED Director continues to participate in monthly meetings to update the Kitsap Countywide Planning Policies and center designations in support of the 2024 Comprehensive PLan Update.

PERC Website Launch and Community Survey. The PERC project team launched the website and community survey on 10/23. We had nearly 1000 responses in just 7 days. The survey will be open until 11/16.

That’s a Wrap
The following Notice of Decisions were issued from September-October:

  • Torval Townhomes SPR - 10/20
  • Morajean Short Plat - 10/20
  • Sauced Food Truck TUP - 10/19
  • Blue Heron Plat Modification - 10/7
  • Port of Poulsbo Boat Launch SSDP-X - 10/6
  • Barbacoa Food Truck TUP - 9/29
  • Calavista PRD/Plat - 10/19
  • Wal Mart Electric Vehicle Parking - 9/9
  • Johnson Ridge PRD/Plat - 9/2

You can review project documents by visiting our website and following the project link to our SmartGov portal.  
Above: Approved Landscaping Plan for Torval Townhomes.

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Planning & Economic Development
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