After numerous claims from developers that they wanted to become an integral part of our community with careful and sensitive construction of 650 homes over the next 20 years, the developers of the proposed Westbay project unmasked themselves at a Sequim City council meeting.
In response to the city’s temporary moratorium to enable the city to address critical issues in planning for the long-term viability of our community, the developers expressed their disappointment in the delays by threatening to sue the city if they don’t get their way.
The threat was not disguised or delivered between the lines. The terms of their demands were very clear: Give us what we want or we will sue you for damages.
These demands came in spite of the developers’ lack of response to the city’s letter notifying the developer that their application had been deemed technically incomplete.
Among the deficiencies addressed were inadequate analysis and understanding of critical resources like water supplies, sewage treatment plans and traffic mitigation.
Rather than address the issues the city has raised regarding the development plan, the developers have chosen to attempt a strong-arm tactic to get their way.
Are these really the right partners we want to have developing a beautiful and sensitive part of our community?
Jeff Considine
Sequim