Notice of Application – Forest Song – LU23-Var Admin-03

This is a public notice of a development proposal that may interest you. You have the right to comment on this application, receive notice, request a copy of the decision once made and appeal the project decision. Date of Issuance: February 16, 2024. File Number: LU23-VAR ADMIN-03. Project Name: Forest Song Building Height Variance. Type of Application: Administrative Variance (Type II). Assessor Parcel Number: 352401-2-023-2005 Applicant: Oakridge Homes, 5401 32^nd Ave Suite 100 Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Date of Application: November 30, 2023. Location: NW Intersection of Melcher St & Sherman Ave. Size: 9.91 Acres. Zoning District: R3. Description of Request: Administrative height variance of less than 10% associated with the development of a 192-unit multifamily apartment complex consisting of 8 buildings and associated infrastructure. Portions of buildings will exceed the height limit of 35’ by no more than 3.5’ (10%). State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Determination: Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance issued on February 16, 2024. Public Comment Period and Appeals: Any interested person may comment on this application. The comment period will remain open for 14 days. The deadline to submit comments is March 1, 2024. Any interested person may request notification of any hearings or meetings and request a copy of the decision once made. Requests must be addressed to City of Port Orchard Permit Center, Attn: Planning Permit Clerk, 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA  98366.