In the following article from Wenatchee World writer Michelle McNiel on 2/4/07, we learned about how the Sunnyslope area has some serious growth plans now and over the next two decades. The Davidson Team absolutely loves this area as is, but what an investment opportunity for the future!
Also, be sure to check out the Draft Sunnyslop Subarea Plan: Challenge, Change and Context
http://wenatcheeworld.com/pdfs/020207/draft_plan.pdf
Plan lays groundwork for a new Sunnyslope: Area likely to absorb much of Wenatchee's growth over next two decades
http://wenatcheeworld.com/sub/story.php?id=1170530911-980-821
By Michelle McNiel World staff writer
WENATCHEE -- A plan for redeveloping Sunnyslope to take in much of Wenatchee's population growth in the next 20 years could give a whole new look to the city's northern suburb.
A draft land-use proposal for the rapidly-growing area calls for a small commercial center surrounded by a mix of multifamily housing and dense single-family homes and ringed by large-lot subdivisions.
Much or all of the existing agriculture land would be converted to housing, according to the plan released this week.
Chelan County officials will review the plan at public meetings on Monday and March 6. After that, it will be sent to Wenatchee officials for review and incorporation into the city's comprehensive plan.
With a current population of just over 3,000, according to the 2000 Census, Sunnyslope is expected to absorb 6,000 new residents over the next two decades.
Although Sunnyslope is an unincorporated part of the county, portions are within the city of Wenatchee's urban growth area. So the city and county have agreed to create a joint plan that will ultimately comply with the city's planning and zoning rules.
The draft plan, released on Thursday, calls for creating seven planning zones in the Sunnyslope area that will allow a mix of residential, commercial and industrial development.
According to the proposal, the hilly northern outskirts of the city will remain much the same as they are today, with single-family homes on larger lots.
But the central core of Sunnyslope, roughly between Highway 2 and American Fruit Road along the Easy Street corridor, could change dramatically.
The draft report, prepared by a Spokane-based community planning consultant, envisions that many or all of the orchards will be developed into residential lots.
Sewer would be extended to the area, allowing for smaller, more urban development.
A new town center would be built at School and Easy streets, becoming the "hub of a safe and walkable community," according to the plan's vision.
To accommodate the changing landscape, several road improvements are proposed in the draft plan.
Improvements include re-designing the intersection of School and Easy streets, making School Street a "pedestrian-priority" area, and allowing only right turns from School Street onto Highway 2.
The plan also suggests building a pedestrian bridge linking Sunnyslope and Olds Station and creating pathways for bicycle and pedestrian traffic to move safely through the two areas.
Michelle McNiel: 664-7152
mcniel@wenworld.com
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New planning zones for Sunnyslope
A new draft land-use proposal for the Sunnyslope area would divide the Wenatchee suburb into seven planning zones:
Residential suburban: Primarily in the northern portion of Sunnyslope, would allow low-density, single-family homes on large lots
Residential 2: Roughly an area between Highway 2 and American Fruit Road, from Burch Mountain Road west toward Monitor, would allow more dense development of single-family homes on smaller lots
Residential 3: A central area surrounding Sunnyslope Elementary, would allow apartments, condominiums, townhouses and single-family homes within walking distance of the school
Neighborhood commercial: Near the intersection of Easy and School streets, allows a small-scale commercial center in the heart of Sunnyslope
General commercial: Along Easy Street and Highway 2/97 corridor, allows mix of retail, service and professional offices
Industrial: In Olds Station, permits industrial and professional offices, but also a mix of residential uses
Public: Lands that will remain dedicated to public use, including Wenatchee Confluence State Park and Sunnyslope Elementary school grounds
Source: Studio Cascade consultants
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If you go
What: Chelan County Planning Commission meeting to review the draft Sunnyslope plan
When: 7 p.m. Monday
Where: Chelan County Administration Building, 400 Douglas St.
What's next: Chelan County commissioners will review the proposal on March 6
On the Web: http://sunnyslope.studiocascade.com
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