Stack Hill Hearing

7 pm, Wednesday, the new planning commission will hear public testimony about Point Ruston's request to remove the view corridor that Ruston's former planner had insisted on in Lot 12. This picture is from Lot 33 (see the full site plan here). When the town council considered the issue, the testimony was pretty evenly split with a few more who favored having a taxable house on the lot rather than the limited view.

In the end, the council voted this amendment down with a 3-2 vote (read recap of the meeting here). Council Member Hunt later indicated she had changed her mind, which has created a whole flurry of activity and upset (this upset was mentioned by Council Member Albertson as one of the reasons for Mayor Everding's resignation). More information on the views involved is available here.

So, the issue will be heard again using the normal process now that we have a planning commission in place. Please attend and give your opinion. Everyone's input is vital in a small town like Ruston, so send a letter or show up to testify. Input from those of you in Tacoma would be great, too!

Letters must be received by 4:30 tomorrow or can be presented at the meeting (send your thoughts with a neighbor if you can't attend). See you all there!