During a recent government meeting, significant discussions centered around housing development and infrastructure concerns in the community. A local developer presented a proposal to rezone a 10-acre parcel on McCormick Drive, currently designated as rural, to allow for the construction of middle-income housing. The developer emphasized the urgent need for increased housing density, citing a national housing crisis and the property’s proximity to existing water and sewer services. He argued that the area, surrounded by subdivisions, should not remain an isolated \"island\" of undeveloped land and requested the property be included in the Urban Growth Area (UGA) with new zoning that would permit 10 to 30 units per acre.

In contrast, community member Michael Korsnes raised concerns regarding the impact of a new apartment project planned for Northwest Anderson Hill Road, which is expected to add 438 units to the area. Korsnes highlighted ongoing safety issues on the road, including multiple accidents and inadequate infrastructure to support increased traffic. He criticized the lack of a completed corridor safety study, which was promised by public works but has yet to be funded, and pointed out that the traffic impact analysis for the new development failed to address critical local traffic issues.

The meeting also featured input from Edward Coviello of Kitsap Transit, who discussed impact fees related to park and ride facilities, indicating a need for careful consideration of transportation infrastructure as new housing developments are proposed.

Overall, the discussions underscored the tension between the urgent need for housing and the existing infrastructure challenges that could complicate new developments in the area.