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Pinnacle at Liberty Bay Planned Residential Development and Preliminary Plat

 

Overview

Pinnacle at Liberty Bay is a proposed Subdivision and Planned Residential Development (PRD) located on approximately 42 acres in the Residential Low (RL) zone of Poulsbo. The site is situated between the existing Crystal View and Baywatch neighborhoods. Physical characteristics of the property include a mix of gentle to steep slopes, second- and third-growth forest consistent with historical logging activity, several wetlands, and three stream segments or drainages. The proposal includes 151 single-family residential lots, along with associated infrastructure such as internal roads, open space, stormwater management facilities, and preservation of critical areas and required buffers. Vehicular access is proposed via two points on State Route 305: Baywatch Court NE on the west and Johnson Parkway NE on the east. The development also proposes to complete a segment of Sunrise Ridge Avenue NE, connecting to the Johnson Parkway NE roundabout, which would establish a continuous east-west connection and improve access for public and emergency services in the area.

Quick Facts

General Project Summary

  • Project Name: Pinnacle at Liberty Bay

  • Location: Between Crystal View and Baywatch developments in Poulsbo, WA

  • Site Size: ~42 acres over 4 parcels

  • Zoning: Residential Low (RL)

  • Development Type: Preliminary Subdivision + Planned Residential Development (PRD)

  • Mix of “daylight”, “tuck-under”, and “flat” lots with 151 detached single-family homes

  • Average Lot Size: ~4,962 square feet. Smallest Lot Size: 3,398 square feet

Open Space and Amenities

  • Tree Retention: 840 significant trees retained (exceeds 25% requirement). Tree Retention to be peer reviewed.

  • Open Space Tracts: Multiple tracts throughout the site providing passive and active space

  • Parks: Includes several small parks distributed across the three phases

  • Trails: Soft-surface trails connect open spaces and follow critical areas

Traffic and Access

  • Primary Access Points: Baywatch Ct NE (west), Johnson Parkway NE (east), Completion of Sunrise Ridge Avenue NE (internal arterial connection)

  • Trip Generation: AM Peak: 114 trips, PM Peak: 151 trips

  • TIA to be peer reviewed

Stormwater Facilities:

  • Multiple storm ponds located throughout the site

  • Designed per 2019 SWMMWW (Stormwater Manual for Western Washington)

  • Stormwater Report to be peer reviewed

Critical Areas 

  • Streams and Wetlands: Several on site (Streams A–D, Wetlands A–D)

  • Habitat Management Plan to be peer reviewed

Project Documents

Technical Review
July 2025 - Application Submittal

 

 

Public Notices
SEPA
Staff Report
Public Comments Received

Project Timeline

Consistent with PMC Title 19, Project Permit Application Procedures for a Type III Application – Note: This is Step 2 in a 6-Step Review Process for Subdivisions

Pre-Application Conference 1 November 5, 2024
Pre-Application Conference 2 April 10, 2025
Neighborhood Meeting April 21, 2025
Application Submittal Counter Complete July 28, 2025
Technically Complete TBD (required within 28 days of counter complete)
Notice of Application Issued (14-Day Comment Period) TBD (required within 14 days of technically complete)
Technical Review No. 1 TBD
Request for Revisions Provided to Application TBD
Technical Review No. 2* TBD
Request for Revisions Provided to Application TBD
SEPA Determination Issued (14-Day Comment Period) TBD
Notice of Planning Commission Public Meeting Issued TBD
Planning Commission Staff Report Issued TBD
Planning Commission Public Meeting TBD
Notice of Hearing Examiner Public Hearing Issued TBD
Notice of Hearing Staff Report Issued TBD
Hearing Examiner Public Hearing TBD
Hearing Examiner Decision TBD
Request for Reconsideration TBD
Notice of Decision Issued TBD
Appeal Period TBD

* Additional technical review cycle may be required. TBD. 

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