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July 16, 2010
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT CITY OF BURLINGTON AND DIKE DISTRICT #12 Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement on the proposal to adopt a strategic program for comprehensive flood hazard mitigation in the Burlington urban area and adjacent land with a range of structural and non-structural components. This is a phased review pursuant to WAC 197-11-060(5). Contact the Planning Department at 360-755-9717, e-mail at bplanning@ci.burlington.wa.us if you want a hard copy ($30) or a CD ($5) of the report. References for Final EIS are available on the CD at the Burlington Planning Department, $5.00.
SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM - Now is the time to review and comment on the draft City of Burlington Shoreline Analysis Report and Shoreline Master Program. This is the first draft and your comments are very important to make sure that the program is moving in the right direction and that all issues are identified and discussed. Burlington's shorelines include the land within 200 feet of the water side toe of the levees and the Gages Slough wetlands. Comments will be accepted through the end of June, and a final proposal will be presented after review of comments. Staff is still working on the photo inventory and is very interested in your suggestions on practical restoration and habitat improvement projects, considering the serious constraints along the Skagit River because of levees that provide critical flood protection. There are exciting opportunities for improving public access and nonmotorized connections in and around the area, that include the Gages Slough corridor and the Skagit River shorelines. Documents can be reviewed via the following links:
2010 - 2015 PARKS & RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - Now Accepting public comments. Please send comments via email to bplanning@ci.burlington.wa.us or by mail at 833 S. Spruce Street, Burlington, WA 98233. Please click here to review the 2010-2015 Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan update.
NEW: National Flood Insurance Program PRELIMINARY MAPS issued on December 15, 2009 were withdrawn by FEMA on December 22, 2009. Maps will be reissued by FEMA at a later date and will be posted online.
NOTE: Effective January 1, 2010 building permit, engineering, and planning fees have changed. __________________________________________________________________________________ 9/15/2009 Update: Final EIS to be issued Spring 2010 CITY OF BURLINGTON with DIKE DISTRICT #12 as co-lead agency DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT to adopt a strategic progam for Comprehensive Flood Hazard Mitigation in the Burlington Urban Area and adjacent land with a range of structural and non-structural components This is a phased review pursuant to WAC 197-11-060(5) Documents can be reviewed via the following links: __________________________________________________________________________________ SKAGIT COUNTY - 2008 NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN - click here
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SKAGIT RIVER FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY QUESTIONS & ANSWERS - look here for important information pertaining to the Skagit River Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and how it could affect your property.
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Margaret Fleek, Director Planning and Community Development Welcome to Planning and Community Development. This is the location of a number of key services offered by the City of Burlington including the following: · One-stop Permit Center for all land use, construction and infrastructure permits. · Public Information on zoning, subdivisions, environmental review, critical areas, and a variety of related topics ranging from new commercial and residential construction to neighborhood questions about fences, garages and pets. · Long range planning including updating Burlington's Comprehensive Plans and Capital Improvement Plan. Special areas of emphasis include Downtown planning and coordination with the Downtown Burlington Association and implementing the Community Connections Plan. · Burlington's Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, base flood elevation information, and coordination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Community Rating System program for Burlington. On-going public participation opportunities include: · Regular Neighborhood Planning meetings held every spring and fall for anyone interested in direct input and discussion of issues and ideas. · Land Use Bulletin sent to anyone who wants to be on the mailing list providing updates on land use permit applications, code changes, and updates on Gages Slough and the Skagit River Corridor – now available online click here. · Volunteer positions representing the community on the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission and various Task Forces on specific issues.
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