In a few days the clock will strike midnight and we will greet a New Year. Time for a bit of reflection before the celebration begins.
Update on Proposed Bayocean Spit Development
Reminder, the Planning Commission will again review the proposed Eco-resort on Bayocean Spit at its January 8th meeting. We hope as many of you as possible will attend and also speak, (7:00 pm, 2nd floor of the Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave, Tillamook)Written testimony may be submitted at any time before the Jan 8th meeting, but if sent before Dec 30th will be included in the package sent to commissioners in preparation for the meeting. Written testimony should be emailed to Sarah Absher [email protected]
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Update on SOS Committee Work
A group of dedicated Cape Meares residents has been working diligently since early October to prepare a response to the proposed eco-resort on the Bayocean Spit. A document containing approximately 150 pages was handed over to Sarah Absher on November 4th so it could be reviewed by the Planning Commission before the hearing on November 13, 2014.
The Ballad of Bayocean Spit
With apologies to Woody Guthrie.
This sand is your sand
this sand is my sand
from the jetty downward
and west of townward
from the ocean inland
it’s my next of kin land
This sand was saved for you and me.
Proposed Bayocean Spit Resort
Date, time and location are known for the Public Comment meeting of the Tillamook County Planning Commission. Everyone who has an interest in the proposed construction of a resort on the Bayocean spit should attend the hearing on Thursday, November 13, 7 PM, second floor of the Tillamook County Courthouse. Attendance is encouraged even for those not planning to testify.
Update on Eco-Resort Development on Spit
To refresh your memory, this summer a Conditional Use Permit was sought from Tillamook County by the owner of a 53-acre parcel located just south of the second gate at the northern end of the Bayocean spit. As part of the approval process Tillamook County determined the eco-resort application was “complete.” This means that all of the Review Criteria were addressed for a Conditional Use permit. It does not, however, mean that the permit was approved or likely to be approved.
Safe Drinking Water
E. Vallianatos worked at the EPA for 25 years and has written a book entitled Poison Spring in which he details the methods used by that agency in setting safety standards under the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act. He will be speaking at the Bay City Arts Center, on October 14, 7 PM.
Recent Maps of Bayocean Spit
The maps provided thus far related to the proposed eco-resort on the Bayocean spit have not been particularly forthcoming. It’s been difficult to determine the precise location of the land owned by Mr. Bernards and also understand how his property relates to other properties in the area.
Site Former Water Tank Cleared
Not all Cape Meares residents are able to hike up to the location where the water tank for the community was formerly located. In case you are curious as to what the area now looks like, take a look at the recent picture that was taken.
Demolition of Old Cape Meares Water Tank
The demolition of the Cape Meares 100,000 gallon, Cor-Ten reservoir began on Monday, 9/23/14, when the crew moved in to the location of the tank and, by the end of the day, completely removed the steel top of the reservoir. On Tuesday, 9/24/14, the sides of the reservoir came down in sheets 6 feet wide by 12 foot in length. By the end of the day the tank demolition project was one-third complete. With all the oxy/acetylene torch cutting going on, the damp weather has been beneficial in creating a safe environment for the project.