Johnsonlink Letter from Mayor 2023-10-10CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
Office of the Mayor
City Hall • 216 Prospect Street • Port Orchard, WA 98366
Voice: (360) 876-4407 • Fax: (360) 895-9029
rputaansuu@portorchardwa.gov
www.portorchardwa.gov
October 10, 2023
Dear Concerned Citizens of Port Orchard,
I am writing to share some promising news about the 100-year-old redwood tree that has been
the subject of your concerns regarding a new development project in our city proposed at 791
Mitchell Avenue.
I'm pleased to announce that the City of Port Orchard has successfully negotiated a development
agreement with Johnsonlink Orthodontics to protect and preserve this majestic tree. The
proposed agreement must be approved by the City Council and includes a redesigned
development project and the establishment of a conservation easement, ensuring the tree's long-
term survival as part of our community.
I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Johnsonlink Orthodontics and their development team
for their commitment to working with the city and our community to find a solution that
addresses your concerns.
Your continued involvement in this process is welcome. Parties of record and nearby property
owners will soon receive a combined notice of application and notice of public hearing on the
proposed agreement. The public hearing is scheduled for October 24, 2023. You are encouraged
to share your thoughts through letters of support or by providing public testimony during the
hearing.
Your dedication to the preservation of our city's natural beauty is inspiring, and I am confident
that, together, we can secure the best future for Port Orchard.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our community.
Sincerely,
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor of Port Orchard