White Salmon resident urges review of proposed property division at 276 NE Washington Street

Peter DeVaris, a White Salmon resident, used the public-comment portion of the Feb. 18 meeting to raise two concerns: a proposed property division at 276 NE Washington Street that he said could obstruct his view of the Gorge, and a streetlight charge on his PUD bill.

DeVaris asked whether plans for the proposed division and any subsequent building would be available for public review and whether there would be opportunities for discussion before approvals. Staff told DeVaris he could follow up with City Hall and that the planner would contact him to address his questions.

On the billing question, Council Member Patty Fink clarified that the utility is a separate entity from the city; staff agreed to look into the charge and follow up with DeVaris.

No formal action or vote on the property division was recorded in the minutes; the record shows staff committed to follow up and the planner to contact the resident.