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Neighbors question Washougal development

With 281 planned units, traffic worries residents

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John Spencer, of Washougal (center), tells Washougal Hearing Examiner Joe Turner, during a Dec. 20 public hearing, he wants to make sure all required studies, including one about stormwater to check into downstream impacts, are completed before the Northside Planned Unit Development is approved.

A proposed Washougal development that could result in the construction of 281 single family homes attracted a larger than usual crowd for a Thursday afternoon public hearing at Washougal City Hall.

More than 35 people attended the Dec. 20 hearing — some to express concerns, some to ask questions — before Washougal Hearing Examiner Joe Turner issues a decision in January.

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