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PROJECT DETAILS

• Project Title: Gig Harbor High School Track & Field Renovation 
• Project Location: 5101 Rosedale Street | Parcel Number - 0221063047. The site is located on the north side of Rosedale Street, approximately 1,600 feet west of the intersection with Skansie Avenue.
• Project Description: Proposal is to modernize the existing high school track and field to improve safety, accessibility, and usability for students and the community. Planned upgrades include converting the natural grass field to a synthetic turf system, resurfacing and restriping the existing running track, and new perimeter pavement. The project will also add new aluminum bleachers with ADA-compliant seating, upgraded field lighting, a new scoreboard, and a lighted flagpole. Perimeter fencing will enhance security and crowd control. The proposed improvements will create a durable, accessible, and high-quality athletic venue for year-round use. 
• Requested Project Permits: Major Site Plan Review, Performance Based Height Exception, Civil Permit and Clear and Grading Permit

PUBLIC COMMENT INFORMATION

• Public Comment Period: From February 12, 2026 to February 26, 2026 (All comments must be received by the Planning Division by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date)
• Public Comments May Be Submitted in Writing By:
  • Mail to or in person to: Planning Division, 3510 Grandview Street, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Email: PlanningComments@gigharborwa.gov *Comments should be as specific as possible

 Rights of the Public:

• To comment on the application
• To request notice of and participate in any hearings or public meetings
• To request a copy of the final decision
• To appeal the decision (subject to GHMC 19.06)

Public Hearing Information: A hearing date has not been scheduled for this application 

For questions or additional information, contact Nestor Guevara, Senior Planner at (253)851-6170 or NGuevara@gigharborwa.gov.

Documents pertinent to this application are available for review and inspection at the City of Gig Harbor Planning Division, 3510 Grandview Street, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. Documents are also available at www.gigharborwa.gov by clicking “Permit Portal” and entering the permit number.

PROJECT DETAILS

• Project Title: Lift Station 1A Sanitary Sewer Replacement
• Project Location: 3303 Vernhardson Street | Parcel Number 0222323018. The site is located on the north side of Vernhardson Street at the intersection with Randall Drive
• Project Description: This proposal is to upgrade Sanitary Sewer Lift Station No. 1A to improve reliability and service for the community. The work includes building a new underground wet well with modern pumps, along with a new approximately 600-square-foot metal building and improved driveway access. The new facility will house essential equipment such as water service connections, valves and piping, a backup diesel generator, odor control systems, and electrical controls to support safe and efficient operation. 

PUBLIC COMMENT INFORMATION

• Public Comment Period: From February 13, 2026 to March 16, 2026 (All comments must be received by the Planning Division by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date)
• Public Comments May Be Submitted in Writing By:
  1. Mail to or in person to: Planning Division, 3510 Grandview Street, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  2. Email: PlanningComments@gigharborwa.gov *Comments should be as specific as possible
• Rights of the Public:
  1. To comment on the application
  2. To request notice of and participate in any hearings or public meetings
  3. To request a copy of the final decision
  4. To appeal the decision (subject to GHMC 19.06)

Public Hearing Information: A hearing date has not been scheduled for this project 

For questions or additional information, contact Katharine Shaffer, Principal Planner at (253)851-6170 or KShaffer@gigharborwa.gov.

 Documents pertinent to this application are available for review and inspection at the City of Gig Harbor Planning Division, 3510 Grandview Street, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. Documents are also available at www.gigharborwa.gov by clicking “Permit Portal” and entering the permit number.