Shoreline Bluff Seminar

The City of Langley is pleased to sponsor a four hour seminar on shoreline bluffs on May 29th, 2013 from 12pm to 4pm at Fellowship Hall in the Methodist Church at 301 Anthes Ave.  The seminar will include several speakers and a beach walk and bluff tour from 2:45 to 4 pm.  We are fortunate to have Terry Swanson from the University of Washington and Elliott Menashe from Greenbelt Consulting as the primary speakers for the event.  The event will be particularly valuable for shoreline bluff property owners, but anyone interested in issues associated with shoreline bluffs is encouraged to attend.  Please see the flyer below for more details on the event.

If you have any questions regarding the event please contact Jeff Arango, AICP – Director of Community Planning at 360.221.4246 x26 or via email at jarango@langleywa.org

Langley receives $175K Conservation Futures Grant for Noble Creek Property

Today the Island County Board of County Commissioners’ authorized a$175,000 Conservation Futures Grant to purchase a conservation easement including public access on the Noble Creek Property (between Edgecliff Drive and Sandy Point Road).  The conservation easement is limited to the existing stream, wetlands and buffer.  Also included in the project is the fee simple acquisition of the property north of Edgecliff Drive to the shoreline.

Thank you to all who provided letters of support for this important project.  Following solicitation for letters of support on this blog the city received approximately 100 letters of support outlining the importance of preserving and gaining public access to this property.  Many of the letters highlighted people’s personal connection to the project that was instrumental in documenting the strong public support for this project.

Stay tuned here for more information as the project develops.  The city will likely be seeking volunteers to assist in managing the property.

Public Hearing Notice – Geoduck Harvesting

The WA Departments of Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife will hold a public hearing in Langley on December 5, 2012 at 6pm in Langley City Hall to present the details regarding the planned Geoduck Harvest off the shores of Langley.  The purpose of the hearing is to inform the public  about the activities associated with the geoduck harvest and take questions and comments.  The hearing is not related to any specific permit requirement.  If you have questions in advance of the hearing you may contact Jeff Arango, Director of Community Planning at 360.221.4246 x26 or via email at landuse2@langleywa.org.

Public Hearing Notice – Geoduck Harvest

Second Street Project – 30% Design Plans

The city recently received the 30% design plans for the Second Street Project.  The plans are based on the preferred alternative selected during the Phase I conceptual design process.   The plan includes expanded sidewalks, a central plaza in front of the firehouse, an option to relocate the full size truck loading zone to in front of the US Bank, an overlook towards Saratoga Passage and the Cascades at the top of the street, way finding to and from public parking, improved crosswalks and extensive landscaping.  The middle section of the street will be concrete and the central plaza will be curbless (i.e. the road and plaza area will be the same grade).  A bus stop will be provided on the north side of the central plaza, but the main bus stop on Anthes will remain.

30% Design Site Plan:

Perspective of Firehouse Plaza:

The design team is getting inspiration for the design of the plaza from the city’s prominent waterfront location.  The design detailing will reflect the fact that Langley is very much tied to the waterfront and its surrounding natural beauty through the use of certain types of landscaping and materials that will better tie the Village by the Sea to its waterfront.  For more information see the preliminary design style and material boards:

Design Style and Material  Boards

Project Schedule and Funding:

The design and engineering for the project is scheduled to be completed by January 2013.  The city is actively seeking funding for the project through a variety of sources and the construction schedule will largely depend on the city’s ability to secure outside funding.  The city will provide information as it becomes available.

Comments:

As always comments are welcome!  Please use the form below to send your comments and/or questions directly to the planning department.