Compatibility Guidebook

Community Workshop
Jefferson County Region

Deanah Watson, Program Manager

Washington State Department of Commerce
Military & Community Compatibility, Growth Management Services

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

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 We Strengthen Communities

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 Agenda

1. Welcome
2. Orientation presentation
3. Small group discussions
4. Small group report-out
5. Wrap-up & open house

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 Washington State Military Installations

*Information for Fairchild AFB has been requested

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 Washington Military Spending
Legend
Installation/Asset Navy Range
DOD Contractor ($150K+) Special Use Air Space
Air Force Range Personnel
Army Range Economic Impact

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 Military Economic Impact

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 Emergency Response

Service members assist in rescue missions and respond to

national disasters.

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 Sustainability

Installations are working to protect and improve habitat;

conserve working lands and open space; and reduce energy use,
water consumption, and carbon emissions.

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 History & Culture

Installations are part of many

community’s history, culture, and
support systems.

NBK Bremerton

Fort Lewis Fairchild AFB

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 Naval Base Kitsap

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 Naval Base Kitsap

Mission Vision
To support the Navy by providing operating One team committed to mission
services, programs, and facilities for our accomplishment and high-impact,
ships, submarines, and shore commands responsive service to our Navy community.
that meet the needs of hosted war-fighting
commands and installation employees.

https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrnw/in
stallations/navbase_kitsap.html

Compatibility Planning Reference

http://compplan.kitsapgov.com/Documents/
KIIJLUS_Full.pdf

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 Naval Air Station Whidbey Island

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 Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Mission
As the sole naval aviation support in the
Pacific Northwest, we provide the highest
quality facilities, services and products to the
naval aviation community and all
organizations utilizing Naval Air Station
Whidbey Island.
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Vision
To step boldly into the future as the premier
Naval Air Station, a vital element of the Navy,
Department of Defense, and multinational
infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest.
https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrnw/inst
allations/nas_whidbey_island.html
 “Compatibility”

Compatibility planning works in two directions.

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 Compatibility & Washington

Growth around installations increases the importance of

compatibility planning.

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 Guidebook Goals

1. Increase awareness and understanding of

compatibility planning.
2. Provide information for community members.
3. Provide technical guidance for cities and counties.
4. Provide information to aid military-community
communication.

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 Guidebook Structure

Three-Part Document

Part One Part Two Part Three

Community Guide to Planner's Technical Implementation

Compatible Planning Guide to Compatible Toolkit and
Use Programs and Resources
Planning

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 The Guidebook Will:

• Help people understand how to engage with compatibility

planning.
• Explain land use planning in Washington State.
• Provide technical assistance for planning professionals.
• Offer tools to support communication and coordination.
• Share inspirational examples.

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 The Guidebook Will Not:

• Respond to localized/area-specific concerns.

• Regulate or alter any local or military planning.
• Influence military use, activities, or plans.
• Change any local land use, zoning, or other plans or
policies.

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 Guidebook Project Timeline

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 Small Group Exercises

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 Small Group Exercises: Help Improve the Guidebook

Improve coordination and

communication

Increase compatibility
understanding

Suggest other ideas

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 Coordination & Communication

Guidebook Suggestions
• Include quick-reference list of military and local planning
office contact information.
• Provide general information regarding base operations
and missions.

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 Coordination & Communication

Who should be involved locally in compatibility conversations?

What organizations’ contact information do you need?

What kind of questions are you likely to ask a contact?

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 Understanding Compatibility

Guidebook Suggestions
• Provide information regarding local and military planning
processes.
• Identify current issues and examples of how other
communities have addressed these issues.

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 Understanding Compatibility

What else would be helpful to understand compatibility?

What information has been useful and where did you find it?

If you’re aware of compatibility issues in your area, how can

the Guidebook help?

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 Other Ideas

Guidebook Suggestions
• Review transportation concerns and example strategies
to address them.
• Detail various funding methods for compatibility efforts.

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 Other Ideas

What other suggestions do you have to improve the Guidebook?

Community Guide Technical Guide For Implementation

Planners Toolkit
• Compatibility and the balance
• WA's regulatory context and • Quick-reference
between community vision and
planning responsibilities communication guide
military mission
• Relationship between • Glossary for military/planning
• Military activities importance
compatibility, planning and terms and acronyms
in Washington
development • Policy quick-reference
• Typical compatibility issues and
• Approaches to addressing • Worksheets, checklists, and/or
example strategies
compatibility conflicts case examples
• How to get involved
• Compatibility strategies and
programs

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 Report Out

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 Next Steps

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 Stay Involved!

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Leave a Comment or Question
On the comment forms provided
Review Draft Guidebook
February 2019

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 Points of Contact:

Deanah Watson, Program Manager

Washington State Department of Commerce
Community & Military Compatibility
509-290-4754 deanah.Watson@commerce.wa.gov

Beth Batchelder, Assistant Project Manager

MAKERS architecture and urban design
206-652-5080 bethb@makersarch.com

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