Resolution Requesting Illahee Community Plan
Whereas, the Illahee Community was founded over 90 years ago
and has maintained its community status and identity; and
Whereas, the citizens of the community have been active and
involved in the governance of its affairs; and
Whereas, the Illahee Community is endowed with extraordinary
natural resources and amenities, which include:
Approximately
3 miles of pristine waterfront,
The
Port of Illahee Community Dock,
The
75-acre Illahee State Park,
The
833-acre Illahee Creek Watershed, primarily in its natural pristine state,
The
salmon bearing stream, Illahee Creek, with its associated wetlands,
The
400 plus acre Illahee Preserve, complete with trails, future active use area,
old growth forest, and plans for an educational salmon hatchery, and
The
110 acre Rolling Hills Golf Course; and
Whereas, these natural resources and amenities deserve to be
maintained, preserved, and protected for present and future generations; and
Whereas, the citizens of the community, both long-term and new
residents, want to maintain their traditions and way of life; and
Whereas, the Illahee Community is strategically located
between the Silverdale Sub-Area and the city of Bremerton; and
Whereas, the future and fate of the Illahee Community is
uncertain and being contemplated by others outside of the local community; and
Whereas, the Growth Management Act (GMA) permits counties to
recognize and define areas and communities with unique characteristics and
qualities, commonly referred to as sub-areas or communities; and
Whereas, Kitsap County officials requested the Illahee
Community adopt the term ÒcommunityÓ rather than Òsub-areaÓ in order to be
considered as part of the 2006 county comprehensive planning process; and
Whereas, the citizens of the Illahee Community desire to be
actively and materially involved in the present and future plans for this area.
Now, therefore, be it
resolved that the Illahee Community
Citizens Advisory Group (CAG) is establishing a charter to develop an Illahee
Community Plan, which will entail, at the minimum, the geographical boundaries
currently established for the Port of Illahee, and shall complete said plan by
summer 2006.
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