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Kitsap Trails Plan Continues to Move Forward
Posted on 2012 02 02 by hdnelson
From the Kitsap Sun:
PORT ORCHARD — By the end of the year, Kitsap County will have a comprehensive trail plan outlining routes for walkers, cyclists, and even equestrians from the south end of the county to trails already approved for North Kitsap. The trail system would include direct routes between Kitsap’s cities and unincorporated population centers to make it safe for bicyclists to get to and from work, as well as routes that spur off from the main connector trails to link to parks and recreational areas.
More at http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2012/jan/27/kitsap-county-begins-work-on-plan-for-highway/
Harrison Hospital Looking for Partner Organization
Posted on 2012 01 17 by hdnelson
Harrison Hospital, the largest private employer in Kitsap County, remains an independent hospital in an era when health organizations large and small are joining together to extend their reach and remain competitive in an era of declining budgets and greater political and regulatory pressure. This article from the Kitsap Business Journal describes how Harrison is now requesting proposals from larger Healthcare networks to maintain or enhance their level of service in the face of the State’s budget crisis and anticipated cuts to Medicare and Medicaid payments. More at http://kpbj.com/breaking_news/2012-01-17/harrison_medical_center_faces_future_with_mission_in_mind
Updates Planned to Buffers and Setbacks for Kitsap Waterfront
Posted on 2011 11 29 by hdnelson
A major concern of current waterfront home owners is how the new master plan affects their current residence. The Task Force recently updated their handout for Existing Shoreline Development, which you can see here: http://www.kitsapshoreline.org/Existing_Development_10.24.11_REVISED.pdf Most .lawfully constructed residences will continue to be designated as conforming regardless of whether they meet new standards. Compliance with new standards would be necessary for expansions or remodels of existing structures. The handout has revised the language about existing structures to provide reassurance to homeowners about the impact of new regulations. The other area of speculation and angst about the Shoreline Master Program Update in Kitsap County and other incorporated communities within the County concerns setbacks. More at http://bprowse.com/kitsap_market_blog/view/1407/kitsap_shoreline_master_program___buffers_and_setbacks