KITSAP COUNTY, Wash. — Neighbors who live outside of the city limits of Bremerton gave public comment at a city council meeting on Wednesday night, raising concerns that a proposal could change the landscape of where they live.
Near Rozewood Estates, Kathie Lustig has been putting neighbors on notice.
"I printed up 200 flyers and started pounding the pavement, handing it out,” said Lustig.
She did that after learning about nearby development plans for 189 homes. The City of Bremerton has a proposal from a property owner outside of city limits, requesting city sewer service.
"Without sewer and water to this parcel then he couldn't have the density of the homes, and it’s our position that that density is inappropriate for that parcel of land,” said Lustig.
"There is a lot of wildlife that we see that come from the back forest there and down from the gullies, so it would be a shame to lose that,” said neighbor Stephen Ahearn.
Last week at city hall, council members studied the issue. There was a discussion about the impact on the land as well as the need for more housing.
One councilmember said it is an "urban growth area."
"I understand that people need a place to live, and I know that things are switching to more high-density housing so I understand that, but I would just also like to measure that with keeping the beautiful environment that we have here in the state of Washington,” said Ahearn.
"I am a believer in growth. I however do not believe in growth at this density,” said Sarah Hoffer who lives right next to the property.
"It just doesn't feel right to us,” said Lustig.