SEPA Appeal Hearings Dates Set for January 28 & 30
By Dawn Janow
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) appeal filed against the City's review of Ordinance
2025-21 has put the 625 Winslow Way 92-unit Housing development on hold. The appeal has
also slowed overall upzoning and decreased parking requirements for new development in the
Ferry and Core districts (east of SR 305). Hearing dates have been scheduled for January 28
and January 30.
The appeal focuses on whether the City followed proper procedure and complied with SEPA
requirements in its environmental review of proposed up zoning, increased density, potential
large-scale development, decreased parking standards, and other elements outlined by
Ordinance 2025-21.
SEPA appeals are heard by the City’s Hearing Examiner, an independent quasi-judicial officer
contracted by the City. The Examiner reviews written materials, takes testimony, and issues a
written decision. The examiner’s ruling may be appealed to Kitsap County Superior Court.
Members of the public have expressed interest in the process, and materials related to the
appeal—including filings, audio from the prehearing conference, and links to upcoming
hearings—are available on the City’s Hearing Examiner webpage.
City hearing materials and Zoom links are available at:
Hearing Examiner | Bainbridge Island, WA – Official Website
https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/434/Hearing-Examiner
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