Stories & Updates
Who are the people behind the proposal?
Given the scale and scope of this proposal, it was abnormal that it did not include the names of the property owners. It was also disappointing that the owners have not shown up to any public hearing. The only information given to the public was a brand new company...
Concerns about the process and timing
This proposal was designed to be fast-tracked, and to limit public opposition and formal technical evaluation. The community was first alerted to this proposal when one of the immediate neighbors was surprised to see excavation equipment on the land and notified the...
Development details
The proposal for the development can be found on the City of Seaside website at this link: https://www.cityofseaside.us/planning-commission/agenda/pc-agenda-and-packet-972021 The introduction, staff report, and proposal start on Page 45 of PDF. The first few pages...
It’s hazardous to build. Really.
The terrain is difficult for any building activity. The canyon is steep in some areas, and is saturated with water from two healthy streams, springs, and wetlands. Building anything after clear-cutting the land will amplify the challenges. Since no houses are in the...
It will destroy the ecosystem
This proposal will destroy the entire habitat by clear-cutting the land. The debris from the construction activity on the property will contaminate the streams, wetlands, and water that flows into the Neawanna Estuary. All the animals who live in this corridor will...
No benefits for the City
The financial investors of this project are exclusively seeking a quick permit to clear-cut the land, sell the timber, build basic utilities, sell the lots, and pocket the profit. This proposal does nothing to alleviate the affordable housing shortage here on the...