Couldn’t make the February 18th Land Use & Policy Workshop? Attended but want more time to consider and comment on some of the exercises?

Here’s a downloadable, handout-sized copy of the land use concept map and worksheet provided to attendees. Print it out at home, fill it in and mail or FAX it back to the addresses indicated. Pre-printed copies are also available at the City Community Development Department. Full instructions are included in the document.

We’ll also have the full-size poster version of the map on display at various locations through the month of March. Check back for a listing of times and places, and tell us what you think!

Land use concept map (536 Kb, Acrobat® file)

Couldn’t make the February 18th Land Use & Policy Workshop? Attended but want more time to consider and comment on some of the exercises?

Here’s a downloadable, handout-sized copy of the goal and policy worksheet provided to attendees. Print it out at home, fill it in and mail or FAX it back to the addresses indicated. Pre-printed copies are also available at the City Community Development Department. Full instructions are included on each form set.

Goal & policy worksheet (216 Kb, Acrobat® file)

In Washington State, many private and public agency actions require completion of a SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) checklist, helping cities determine whether a more exhaustive EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) will be necessary or not.

With Choices for Cheney, the City has elected to automatically include an EIS in the process - but in addition to its own list of issues to evaluate, needs public input on what’s termed “scoping,” i.e., ideas on what types of environmental considerations the plan may affect.

The link below provides a copy of the City’s EIS scoping questionnaire, which explains the process, offers lists of environmental elements and issues already identified, and asks the basic question: What should the comprehensive plan’s environmental impact statement cover?

Click to download and view, then print and return it, or add your comments using the “comments” link near the listing footer. We’ll also have copies of the document at the February 18 workshop. Thanks!

EIS scoping worksheet (1.0 Mb, Acrobat® file)

The third public workshop for the Choices for Cheney process will take place on Thursday, February 18 at the Cheney High School, 460 N 6th Street, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The workshop will offer updates on input and progress thus far, present a set of draft policies to guide the updated plan, and present one or more land use strategies for participants to help refine. As the City has determined to develop an EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) to accompany the plan, the meeting will also seek input on the scope of the EIS. This will be the last workshop in the series before the roll-out event expected mid-spring - so input at this event is especially crucial.

Members of the City’s various topic and advisory groups will be present, and all Cheney residents are strongly encouraged to attend.

A copy of the meeting agenda has been posted below, as well as a copy of the meeting flyer being distributed by the City. Mark your calendars for this important opportunity to shape Cheney’s future!

Meeting flyer (252 Kb, Acrobat® file)
Meeting agenda (96 Kb, Acrobat® file)